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4 by county officials to Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment asking for consideration of the partial waiver.

“This county requests explicit exemptions from the statewide application of requirements regarding specific gathering size limits and restrictions placed on operating of certain business categories and types,” the letter says.

The letters, sent by county commissioners Chris Richardson, Rick Pettitt and Grant Thayer and Dwayne Smith, administrator of

More than 1,400 high school seniors in Colorado apply for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship each year. Only 42 are awarded. Elizabeth High School senior Colton Arciniaga was one of the 42 to receive the scholarship this year, which includes all expenses paid to a Colorado school of choice, including books, tuition, fees and an annual stipend for living expenses.

Competition for the scholarship is based on academic achievement, outstanding character and service and leadership in their schools and communities, and Arciniaga said he was a little surprised he was chosen.

“Their selection criteria is pretty vigorous, but also pretty vague,” said Arciniaga. “There’s an academic aspect, but you don’t really know what other requirements they look for when you’re earnestly submitting an application. I was a little surprised that I was chosen because there are so many kids applying from other parts of the state that have bigger schools.”

Janet Crenshaw has been Arciniaga’s school counselor for the past two years, and contributed to the application process.

“The cool thing about Colton that’s always impressed me is that he not only excels academically and in the extracurricular activities, but he’s gone out of his way to find some interesting things

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If Elbert County’s partial waiver is approved by the state, businesses in the county, including these along historic Main Street in Elizabeth, would be allowed to reopen under relaxed restrictions.

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County seeks ‘safer at home’ waiver Approval would grant more say in opening businesses

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Elbert County Board of Health has requested a partial waiver from the provisions of Gov. Jared Polis’ “Safer at Home” order, joining more than a dozen of Colorado’s 64 counties that are asking for more local control over the reopening of state businesses, churches and venues.

Counties requesting partial waiv-

ers must submit a detailed plan outlining how they plan to re-open businesses, which businesses they hope to re-open, safety restrictions that will be in place, as well as monitoring and tracking of COVID-19 cases, and how the county will respond if cases increase.

“As the state enters the “Safer at Home” period, Elbert County data regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus indicates that many portions of our largely rural county can already safely transition to measures more appropriate in the projected follow-on “protect your neighbor” or even near normal activities,” states a letter sent May

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Polis meets with Trump to talk COVID-19 ‘People are being responsible,’ Colorado governor tells president

BY MARIANNE GOODLAND COLORADO POLITICS

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis spent Wednesday, May 13, in Washington, D.C. at the invitation of President Donald Trump, where they talked about COVID-19 supplies and the state of the pandemic in Colorado.

Although Polis pointed out that everyone who was in the meeting was tested prior to coming in, he and Dr. Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, appeared to be the only people in the room wearing masks at points during the hourlong meeting.

For half the time, Trump fielded questions from the press and took an opportunity to blast states that conduct mail-in balloting, which Colorado has been doing since 2014.

That leads to corruption and cheating, Trump claimed, and he labeled it an attempt by Democrats to ensure that no Republican ever gets elected.

Polis said nothing to defend Colorado’s system, which has been a nationwide model for participation and security and was set up by a Republican secretary of state, Wayne Williams.

President Donald Trump and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis discuss the COVID-19 situation at the White House on May 13, 2020. In the foreground, back to camera, is U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, a Coloradan.

COURTESY OF WHITE HOUSE/C-SPAN Polis later said he wasn’t going to get into a debate with the president over inaccurate statements and issues unrelated to his main interest, which was on COVID-19 supplies.

“This is not a time to air differences on unrelated policies,” Polis said.

“This is a time for all Americans to work together.”

Other Coloradans sitting in were U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Yuma Republican, and Secretary of the

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Interior David Bernhardt, who is a native of Rifle. In addition, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and the head of that state’s health department also were in attendance, as was Dr. Deborah Birx, the response coordinator for the federal Coronavirus Task Force.

Polis said he spoke with Birx, who complimented the state’s efforts on testing and contact tracing.

During the meeting, the White House tweeted out that Colorado had received more than 180 million gloves and 9.5 million masks, although it noted (in small print) those supplies came from both the federal government and public/private partnerships.

“That said, the federal government is an important partner” on getting those supplies, Polis said.

Colorado will receive 195,000 tests, including 96,000 from the federal government, that have already arrived in the state.

At the meeting’s onset, Trump said schools and colleges should reopen in the fall, given that the virus has “very little impact” on young people.

While they are not as high risk for contracting the virus, youth are able to pass it along to older adults and those with preexisting conditions.

Teachers and instructors over the age of 60 should “stay out a little while longer ... I don’t consider our country ‘coming back’ if schools are closed,” the president said.

Trump also called the $3 trillion stimulus package proposed by Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi “DOA” (dead on arrival) because it has too much to do with elections.

During the press conference portion of the White House visit, Polis and Ryan could be seen wearing masks, although Polis removed his when he talked to the president.

“People are being responsible,” Polis told Trump. He also said that it is possible that some Colorado ski areas could resume operations in June, such as Loveland, Wolf Creek, and Breckenridge, all which often remain open past Memorial Day. Polis also spoke to Trump about efforts to reopen businesses. Grand Junction and Mesa County have

reopened their restaurants to dine-in services with occupancy restrictions, Polis said.

In a separate news conference after the White House visit, Polis commented that the state’s death toll from COVID-19 had passed 1,000 as of May 13.

“Each one is a tragedy,” the governor said.

The trip to Washington was at the president’s behest, Polis said, an invitation “you don’t turn down,” given the opportunity to talk about Colorado’s COVID-19 supply needs.

The flight itself, which was from Denver to Dallas to D.C., was “very tense,” with more people on the aircraft than he would have liked, Polis said. Everyone wore masks, he said.

“Today was an important discussion for the future of the supply chain and to make sure the president is up to date on what’s going on on the ground.”

After leaving the White House, Polis ran into Joe St. George, a former reporter for Denver TV station KDVRFox31 who moved to Washington at the beginning of May. He asked Polis if he was impressed by Trump. “The president is the president,” Polis replied.

In a statement after the visit, Polis said that as “Governor, I must do everything I can for Coloradans. ...

I wanted to update the President on what is going on in the real world and how he and the federal government can be a better partner in helping our state get the supplies we need to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

He added: “I shared with the President how Coloradans are working together to slow the spread of the virus, wearing masks and taking cautious steps to help our Colorado economy rebound by using data and science every step of the way. We look forward to a continued partnership with the federal government, the private sector and anyone who can help Colorado get the supplies our communities need.”

This story is from Colorado Politics, a weekly news magazine and politicsnews website. Used by permission. For more, visit coloradopolitics.com.

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2 child care facilities see COVID-19 cases No deaths reported at locations in Westminster, Centennial

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two Colorado child care facilities, both in suburban metro Denver, have recorded COVID-19 outbreaks, according to state data.

The two facilities are the first child care locations that the state has listed as confirmed outbreaks.

Orchard Valley Learning Center in east Centennial and The Learning Experience in Westminster each have seen two staff members test positive for the disease, according to May 13 data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Orchard Valley also has one “attendee” who has tested positive, the data say.

Orchard Valley’s director declined to indicate whether “attendee” means a child.

“We work with the health department and follow all the protocol,” said Jamie, the director, who did not provide her last name. She added: “Everything’s under control.”

The facility is a unit of Denver-based Bradford Early Education, whose website also lists locations in Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village and unincorporated Arapahoe County between Denver and Aurora.

The state’s suggested precautions for child care facilities during the coronavirus pandemic include that no more than 10 children should be in one group, that groups of children should be kept together with the same staff when possible, and that facilities should conduct daily temperature

checks and monitor symptoms in employees, students and any person entering the building. More precautions are listed at tinyurl.com/childcareCOVIDguidance.

The Learning Experience in Westminster recorded a voicemail message that said the facility has temporarily closed and will re-open May 26. The Learning Experience is a Florida-based chain whose website lists nine sites in metro Denver.

Another Orchard Valley staff member declined to say whether the facility is staying open or is temporarily closing.

Neither facility had any deaths or any probable COVID-19 cases, according to the data.

Orchard Valley provides early childhood programs that serve infants and toddlers, along with preschool and kindergarten, according to its website.

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Statewide, Colorado has seen just over 200 outbreaks as of May 14, according to its COVID-19 website. That includes jails and other correctional facilities, grocery stores and food manufacturers. The majority of outbreaks have occurred at nursing homes, senior living locations and other care facilities.

In recent weeks, the state has conducted COVID-19 testing at care facilities.

That included testing of nearly 1,900 asymptomatic staff and residents at six nursing facilities and a veterans’ home, according to a May 6 news release. The efforts are part of the state’s goal of testing in settings without an outbreak to prevent asymptomatic spread.

The state was working to contract with Colorado State University to expand testing to thousands of staff per week for eight weeks, the release said.

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Legislative leader defends defiant Castle Rock eatery Shut-down C&C restaurant, health officials weigh legal options

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A masked Colorado House Minority Leader Patrick Neville walked up to the front of Castle Rock restaurant C&C Coffee and Kitchen on Tuesday, May 12, and taped a $20 bill to the business’s window.

His cash donation was one of dozens tacked to the glass storefront with blue painter’s tape that day. Some bills were inscribed with messages to the owners, Jesse and April Arellano.

“Thank you for fighting back,” read one.

“Don’t let the bastards win,” read another.

Around the corner, Neville, R-Castle Rock, found the Arellanos on the restaurant’s outdoor patio with a group of C&C supporters grilling up free food for anyone stopping by. People trickled in and out of the cookout and the group approached 20 people at times. Some wore masks or face coverings, but many did not.

While the informal barbecue spanned the afternoon, the restaurant was officially closed that day, rounding off a turbulent start to the week after it reopened to dine-in service on May

10 in defiance of state orders.

At present, Colorado allows restaurants to perform takeout, delivery and curbside pickup but prohibits dine-in amid the COVID-19 pandemic. C&C’s reopening drew national attention and sparked a fierce debate over when Colorado should reopen amid the public health crisis.

The Tri-County Health Department on May 11 ordered C&C to suspend operation at its Castle Rock location, although the restaurant continued accepting customers that day. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment suspended its business license indefinitely on May 12.

“While the residents and businesses of Colorado made tremendous sacrifices through physical distancing in order to flatten the curve, we are still not out of the woods. The virus will continue to take the lives of our families, neighbors and friends if we don’t act responsibly,” CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan said in a May 12 statement.

Ryan called C&C’s actions “irresponsible behavior” that could “defeat the progress made during the Stay-atHome order.”

A Tri-County Health Department spokeswoman provided a statement saying the department was in conversations with CDPHE about “the most effective path forward.”

“We are prepared to move forward with further legal action tomorrow if the facility remains out of compli-

House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, a Castle Rock resident, visited C&C Coffee and Kitchen on May 12, taping $20 to the storefront.

JESSICA GIBBS ance,” the statement said. “Our goal is for the restaurant to stop violating the public health order and creating a risk of possible transmission of COVID-19.”

Neville arrived wearing a mask and removed it later when speaking with guests at the cafe. The state representative came to support C&C and said restaurants should be allowed to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic with certain guidelines, similar to how retailers like Walmart have been

allowed to.

“I think originally we were trying to flatten the curve. I think we’ve done that,” Neville said.

When asked if reopening posed a threat to people’s physical health or furthering the virus’s spread, Neville said Colorado had curbed COVID-19 enough to warrant reopening businesses and had prevented overwhelming the state’s health care system.

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Keenan Orcutt, a 26-year-old rancher from the Simla area, has been elected as a Colorado delegate to the Republican National Convention, according to Tom Peterson, chairman of the Elbert County Repubicans.

The GOP convention is scheduled for Aug. 24-27 in Charlotte, North

Carolina. Donald Trump is expected to be re-nominated for a second term as president.

Peterson said Orcutt was selected as one of 13 at-large delegates at the Colorado Republican State Assembly on April 18. He was chosen at a precinct caucus on March 7 as a delegate to Orcutt the state gathering.

He said this is Orcutt’s second year of involvement in the Elbert County Republican Party and that he will be the young-

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He said Orcutt is a fifth-generation Colorado native who comes from a cattle ranching family that settled in eastern Colorado in 1906.

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Jail protocol pushes back against COVID-19 Each new inmate is given a mask, screened; fewer being booked

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Capt. Darren Weekly with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office has had some sleepless nights since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

As the man charged with overseeing the Douglas County jail, he’s in charge of the health and safety of every inmate there. With social distancing being one of the biggest ways to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus, he and his team have been faced with a unusual challenge.

“We’re doing everything we can inside the facility that people outside the facility are doing,” Weekly said.

That means separating inmates so they each have their own cell, increasing cleaning measures, passing out masks and gloves and reminding inmates to distance themselves from each other while in the common areas.

They’ve also stopped allowing anyone other than staff to come to and from the building. Work-release programs are frozen, attorneys meet with clients over the phone and no visitors are allowed in person.

They’re able to spread out the

The Douglas County jail is housed inside the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock. inmates because of extra capacity in the jail, Weekly said. When the pandemic began, law enforcement and the jail worked together to keep the population low by no longer booking people into jail over low-level arrests for victimless crimes and small misdemeanors.

“Every time we have a new intake, we run the risk of exposing our facility to the virus,” Weekly said.

That’s why each new inmate is given a mask, screened for COVID-19 symptoms and then spends 14 days in quarantine before joining the rest of the facility. Staff is also screened for

symptoms at the beginning of their 10-hour shifts.

“It is very stressful ... I worry about them constantly,” Weekly said of inmates and staff. “I want to make sure I do everything I can to keep them safe and keep them healthy.”

Even with all these measures in place, the highly contagious virus has still made its way into the facility. It started with one inmate who wasn’t feeling well and eventually, 10 inmates and four staff members tested positive. On April 28, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment determined the jail had

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“I don’t know how it got in here,” Weekly said. “I wish I did.”

All who tested positive have since recovered and now, the jail is reporting zero cases.

“In large part, we avoided a major spread by quarantining, isolating, providing PPE and frequent cleaning,” Weekly said.

Some of these measures can be difficult on the mental health of the inmates, as many communal activities have been halted.

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to be involved with outside of school and our district,” said Crenshaw.

“Boettcher has a heavy emphasis on academics, like many scholarships, but it really looks at the overall person, and Colton is just an all around good person.”

In addition to his high academic marks, Arciniaga has been involved in student council and participated in the school’s service organizations.

He is a member of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council, which meets with legislators to help them understand issues affecting young people in the Tate. Arciniaga said his time with the council has been educational, and he hopes to take what he has learned as he pursues a career in International Studies.

“It was a shocker to have me come in and talk about stuff we have out here, where the cows outnumber people,” said Arciniaga. “A lot of these kids have the same urban views on a lot of the issues that are prevalent in those urban areas. However, our rural view faces a lot of different challenges and issues. It was educational to not only learn from them, but I was also able to share some of my experiences and insight.”

Arciniaga will be attending the University of Denver, majoring in International Studies with a minor in Political Science or Spanish. He is fluent in Spanish and has traveled extensively with his family. He hopes to put his experiences to good use and become a positive influence by bringing people and communities together.

“My dream would be to become an ambassador someday,” said Arciniaga. “My family and I are travel enthusiasts, we’ve been to Africa and Nicaragua and beyond. It made an impression on me. I love meeting the people and learning about the culture and local traditions. I would like to get to use some of my experiences I’ve started in now.”

Crenshaw said she could see Arcini-

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“If we were going to have to choose somebody from our school who could someday be the president of the United States, it would be Colton,” said Crenshaw. “He’s focused, he peers really enjoy him and he’s social and fun to be around. He has a good head on his shoulders, and I think that’s why he’ll do so well in the future. He won’t get stuck in the academics, but will always be aware of the human aspect. Colton is exactly the kind of student the Boettcher Scholarship is looking for.”

The Boettcher Scholarship was established in 1952, and has recognized more than 2,400 scholars.

“Colton really stood out with his commitment both in and out of the classroom,” said Tiffany Anderson, director of programs for the Boettcher Foundation. “We’re proud to have him representing the Boettcher community, and look forward to seeing how his future leadership positively impacts the State of Colorado.”

For more information about the Boettcher Foundation and the Boettcher Scholars program, visit www.boettcherfoundation.org.

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“Some are taking it better than others, it just varies,” Weekly said. “We try to be transparent about why we’re doing what we’re doing.”

While things are looking up for now, Weekly isn’t sure he will be able to maintain the zero-case status.

“I don’t know how much longer I can hold off as the courts open back up again,” he said. “We’ve already gotten close to not being able to do single cells for inmates.”

As of May 13, the jail had 72 unoccupied cells available for inmates.

Weekly noted that number could easily fluctuate by 20 people on any given day.

“We are by no means out of the woods yet. I anticipate there will be another case,” he said. “Just because we don’t have any cases right now, you can’t let your guard down. Someone could unknowingly have it.”

Residents and businesses may now access new remote services, 61 online services and some in-person services that require a visit to the County’s Human Services and Philip S. Miller County Administration buildings - open for public access from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

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am accepting nominations for the first annual Like It Or Not List of Banished Words from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Over-use and General Uselessness.

My list shamelessly but gratefully takes its cue from Lake Superior University’s Annual List of Banished Words, now in its 45th year.

A complete list of their banished words is available online.

It’s likely your word or phrase has been banished in the past. Proceed nevertheless, but provide your own substantiation.

Your entry must include the word or phrase with a brief explanation, your name and your location.

Please submit one and only one entry by 11:59 p.m. on June 4 by emailing it to craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

The English language has taken quite a beating in recent years. Scholars attribute it to many things. For example: tweets, texts, emails and lazy-mindedness.

Further, correct English is not cool. “Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?” is cool but “Who has the temerity to believe they can best the New Orleans Saints?” is not.

It’s necessary to point out that I am not

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an expert. John McWhorter is. He could tell you why Nick Charles (“The Thin Man”) spoke of rounding up “sus-PECTS” in 1934 and why Captain Louie Renault (“Casablanca”) spoke of rounding up “SUS-pects” in 1942.

McWhorter teaches this stuff. He is an associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University. He knows etymology without looking it up. I’ve heard him do it.

Next to him, I am a yahoo. But I try, and I love language, even when it is corrupted now and then.

However, there are some words and phrases that drive me to distraction.

I am providing my own list of 10, to get the ball rolling.

1. Like. When used extra-grammatically, it is the most noxious and pervasive word in the English language. Tracing its origin has been as difficult as tracing this little virus that has been going around. It is at least four decades old. Some think it started in the Valley. The San Fernando Valley.

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for what we want now.”

Hope: “The door to a balanced success opens widest on the hinges of hope and encouragement.”

Integrity/Character: “Ability can take you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”

Self-Image: “Man was designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.”

Success: “Success is the one thing you can’t pay for. You buy it on the installment plan and make payments every day.”

I shared nine with you here, there are 95 more that have directly contributed to my success or have helped me overcome a failed attempt or hardship in my life. Zig’s body of work includes more than 30 books, hundreds of hours of audio and video programs and podcasts. It is estimated that he has positively impacted more than 250 million people around the globe. And that number continues to grow because of Mr. Ziglar’s legacy.

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Here is why I wanted to share this with you. The first quote in the book is this: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” I heard Zig Ziglar say this from the stage hundreds of times, I have read it in his books, heard it on his audio programs and podcasts. This quote has been my north star, my compass, and the guiding principle that helps me in my decision-making. This is not just a quote; it is my way of life.

Here are a few more of my favorites: Ambition: “The most practical, beautiful, workable philosophy in the world won’t work - if you won’t.”

Attitude: “I’ve got to say `no’ to the good, so I can say `yes’ to the best.”

Encouragement: “Obstacles are the things we see when we take our eyes off our goals.”

Guidance: “Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully.”

Happiness: “The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what we want most

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Fight or flight — or better, stick to the plan

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here are a lot of lessons to be learned from COVID-19, but now I am just sounding like my mother. Who wants to talk about lesFINANCIAL sons when I am STRATEGIES going crazy, need to get out and socialize and do anything but be at home? So OK, my travel plans were canceled, I cannot see my extended family or friends or even colleagues. I am cross-eyed from Patricia Kummer staring at a computer screen all day. Finally, I am realizing what little I actually have control over. Certainly not the stock market.

Just a few months ago we were coming off one of the best years in stock market history and feeling great about our extremely low unemployment rate of just 3.5%.

Now we feel like we are getting whipsawed watching our account balances bounce around like a pingpong ball in the wind.

I am always about education, staying informed. I feel we are empowered to make good decisions if we have the right data. However, be careful where you get your news from. Turning on your favorite channel right now may be contrary

to staying sane. No matter the source, the news is bad, ugly, and bound to get worse. And then there may be a glimmer of hope and the market goes down anyway. And then there is a negative first-quarter GDP (Gross Domestic Product) number and the stock market goes up. These illogical extremes create cognitive dissonance, according to David Greene of Greene Consulting.

“As more volatility continues, the more angst grows and starts to take its toll,” David said recently. He went on to explain that investors are getting bombarded with good news/bad news and likely feel like they should be doing something to improve their situation.

The current state of the economy has many people in turmoil: Business closures, rising unemployment, health scares, family issues, working from home and loss of retirement assets, to name a few.

These feelings of loss of control and being overwhelmed to the point of not being able to function are alive and well. Therefore, this is not a good time to be making changes to your investments without substantial, credible reasons.

David describes some current investor behaviors as dealing with “iceberg risk”: What is below the water that we cannot see? This creates fear, anxiety, stress, indecision,

and embarrassment in many cases.

Emotions are heightened and logical or technical examples just make things worse.

So, what do you do? Our very human nature is to fight or take flight.

Therefore, I just cannot sit still and do nothing.

The research in investor behavior at Greene Consulting states that it is important to take some action by going back to the basics. What was the original plan? You outlined the purpose of your accounts, the time frame, the amount of growth or income needed. Has that changed?

Most investors want to understand where they are. If you don’t know what you have and where you are, you don’t know if something needs to be fixed. Therefore, we start every meeting with first addressing where they are. The majority of time, clients find out

they are not as bad as they thought based on watching the news. The second thing we address is if they are still on track. This is where we look to the future and create a trend line that indicates progress. We see if any priorities have shifted and identify what is most important right now.

The third thing we discuss is if we should take any action. Sometimes doing nothing and letting your plan work for you is extremely hard. The best call to action is to get busy and focus on things that fell to the wayside when you were too busy. Getting organized, updating your estate planning documents, having family meetings, decluttering your files.

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Richard Joseph Houlahan, 70, of Parker, CO, passed away on April 23, 2020. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 12, 1949 to Leo and Vida (Newport) Houlahan. No services are planned at this time, however, please visit www.pfh-co.com to leave condolences to the family.

William Durwood Neil, 59, of Parker, CO passed away on APril 24, 2020. He was born on November 7, 1960 in Rockville, Maryland to Ernest and Janet (Evans) Neil. No services are planned at this time. You may visit www.pfhco.com to leave condolences for the family.

Elizabeth Faison Willis, 92, of Lakewood, CO, passed away on April 23, 2020. Her birthday was November 12, 1927, and she was born to Charles and Margaret (Faison) Cooper, in Ashville, North Carolina. She was laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO. While no services are being held at this time, you may visit www.pfh-co.com to leave condolences for the family.

Earl Ray Ostrom, 81, of Silt, Colorado, passed away in Castle Rock, Colorado on April 27, 2020. Earl was born in Denver, Colorado on June 12, 1938 to Frank (“Hank”) and Annie (Bratton) Ostrom. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, memorial services will take place on his birthday, June 12, 2020, at 11:00am at Creekside Bible Church, 2080 S. Interstate 25 Castle Rock, CO 80104. Please visit www. pfh-co.com to view full obituary and to leave condolences for the family.

Carol Ann Schwartz, 78, of Littelton, CO passed away on April 25, 2020. She was born on August 28, 1941, in Akron, Ohio to Albert and Theresa (Roth) Doughty. She loved cooking, decorating and all antiques. Services are not planned at this time, however, you may visit www.pfh-co.com to leave condolences for the family.

Robert Steven Dock, 54, of Aurora, CO, passed away at home on April 26, 2020. His birthday was October 27, 1965; being born in Sioux Fall, South Dakota to Steven and Yolanda (Boelsen). Please visit www.pfh-co.com to leave condolences to the family and to see his full obituary.

Jackson Doyle-Job, 16 weeks of age, of Centennial, CO, passed away on April 30, 2020.

He was born in Parker, CO at Parker Adventist Hospital to Ralph Doyle and Dominica Job. He is survived by his loving parents and two sisters of the home: Isabelle and Giovanna Oviedo.

James R. Stephenitch, 81, of Parker, CO passed away on May 4, 2020. He was born in Amboy, IL on August 28, to Frank and Mary (Farley) Stephenitch. Please visit www.pfh-co.com to view details and to leave condolences for the family.

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A steady stream of people stopped by C&C Coffee and Kitchen on May 12. Some hoped to order food and found the restaurant closed. Others taped cash donations to the storefront. A few came simply to see the spectacle. PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS

House Minority Leader Patrick Neville said May 12 he still believes Douglas County should sever ties with the Tri-County Health Department and that businesses like C&C Coffee and Kitchen had only two options during the shutdown of restaurants — defy orders and reopen or declare bankuptcy.

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Neville said that “it’s up to each individual business” when asked if opening in defiance of state and public health orders was the right or wrong move.

The Arellanos, who were interviewed earlier by Colorado Community Media, declined interview requests May 12. The couple’s attorney, Randy Corporon, said he and his clients are still exploring legal options but might initiate a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis claiming damages and violations of constitutional rights.

He did not know if the CDPHE or the Tri-County Health Department would also be named in any lawsuits.

Corporon doubts the business can reopen in Castle Rock once the pandemic subsides. He believed COVID-19 pushed C&C Coffee and Kitchen’s Castle Rock location to the brink of bankruptcy. Revoking the business license forced C&C’s Colorado Springs location to close as well.

Corporon believed both locations were paying off debts and in a viable financial position before the pandemic. The restaurant had received a $5,000 grant from a program the Town of Castle Rock is running during the pandemic, according to media reports.

A GoFundMe for the restaurant — organized by a person identified as Steve Gilbertson of Larkspur — had raised nearly $30,000 as of early afternoon on May 15.

Neville said he does not believe C&C or businesses in similar financial positions had any choice in disobeying the shutdowns, and he could see it sparking a trend.

“I think you’re going to see more

and more of that because their option is to file for bankruptcy right now,” Neville said.

Neville suggested using funds from the federal CARES Act to reimburse business owners for business personal property taxes. He called it “disturbing” that businesses are forced to close under a government mandate but still required to pay those taxes.

“At the very least, we shouldn’t be taxing them if we’re forcing them to close,” he said.

The longer Colorado takes to reopen, he said, the greater the state deficit will grow.

Neville condemned Tri-County for ordering C&C to close and the state’s revoking of C&C’s license. He believes Douglas County should sever ties with Tri-County, he said, echoing a call he and other Republican legislators made earlier in the pandemic.

“I think there’s a lot of issues with Tri-County. I think first off, any health department shouldn’t have the extreme authority to issue shutdowns like they did on the 25th without any sort of elected-official approval,” Neville said. “I see that there is a need for that for a brief amount of time, but we are now at almost two months and that’s probably too long.”

Neville said both health department orders and a governor’s executive orders should eventually be put to a vote of the Legislature — possibly 15 or 30 days after they are issued — to provide more checks and balances in the system.

“It should really be a vote of someone who is elected because they are accountable,” Neville said. “I’m elected.

I’ll be accountable for taping a $20 there. I’m sure there’s people going to be angry at me for that, but I’ll be glad to stand up in front of the voters and explain my decision.”

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WAIVER FROM PAGE 1

Elbert County Public Health, also stated that “approval of this request will promote the health, safety and welfare of our county’s citizens by allowing more localized actions to simultaneously address the spread of COVID-19, growing mental and behavior health concerns, and support the recovery of our local economy and individual financial wellbeing of our citizens.”

County Manager Sam Albrecht said the application was made in part because Elbert County has seen a relatively small number of positive novel coronavirus cases — approximately onetenth of 1% of total population, he said.

“We were hearing from community members about when we could open up,” said Albrecht. “Out here in Elbert County, we practice social distancing just because of the rural nature of the area.

There haven’t been a lot of cases out here, and most of them have been localized in two specific areas. We want to address things on a case-bycase basis, and find a good fit for our county.”

The waiver states that there have been no outbreaks of

‘Out here in Elbert County, we practice social distancing just because of the rural nature of the area. There haven’t been a lot of cases out here, and most of them have been localized in two specific areas.’

Sam Albrecht, Elbert County Manager

COVID-19 in the county jail or in the two group-resident nursing homes in the county.

Officials said that while the county begins opening businesses, they recommend that vulnerable populations continue to practice minimal contact and self-isolation.

The county’s plan includes five phases: Phase 1 — “Localizing Safer at Home” “The focus during phase one is to return portions of the county, where appropriate, to more normal conditions. Protective measures and limitations on gatherings, generally consistent with state orders, will be required in areas of the county that have been most impacted by

COVID-19.”

“Restrictions may be relaxed in other areas, with the impact being monitored.

Businesses in low-impact areas may be considered for re-opening, and gatherings sizes may be increased to accommodate traditional agricultural activities such as cattle branding. Individual businesses would need to request and receive approval, after submitting plans to address safety issues associated with COVID-19.”

Phase 2 — “Localizing Protect Your Neighbor” “Measures and limitations may be further relaxed based on local conditions and measured trends. Most businesses will likely be allowed to open

while continuing reasonable social distancing requirements and allowing gatherings of more than 10 people.

The goal of this phase is a broad reopening of businesses with reasonable measure in place.”

Phase 3 — “Localizing Transition to Near Normalcy” “In this phase, businesses will be open with some appropriate measures in place, and gatherings of up to 250 people may be approved based on local conditions. However, it is unlikely that very large gatherings that draw attendance from outside the county will be allowed.”

Phase 4 — “Localizing Lifting of Remaining Restrictions” “Consideration of lifting of all restrictions on an area-byarea basis will be considered.

Once all areas of the county have successfully entered phase three for a period of time and we have received no verifiable reports of new cases, lifting of all protective measures and gathering size restrictions may be lifted. In the event of any increase of COVID-19 cases during the first four phases, businesses may be returned to phase 1,2, or 3 restrictions.”

Phase 5—Monitoring for Future Risks/Building Public Health Capacity

“Once the initial COVID-19 crisis has passed, and all areas of the county have been successfully transitioned to phase 4, the focus will shift to monitoring for a second wave of COVID-19, building public health response and medical surveillance capability, continuing education of citizens, and supporting individual and economic resiliency.”

Safety measures outlined in the plan include retailers increasing cleaning practices, encouraging social distancing and face coverings and providing dedicated in-store hours for vulnerable or at-risk individuals.

Field service companies and those who provide personal services would be required to employ strict hygiene guidelines when interacting with customers, and maintain a detailed log of customer interactions to enable contact tracing if necessary.

Office-based businesses would need to ensure a minimum of 6 feet of space between all desks and workspaces, redirect the flow of in-office traffic to minimize contacts, and provide employees with cleaning and disinfecting products for their personal work spaces.

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And my part of keeping that legacy alive is to continue to write about his teachings and share them with as many people as possible.

There are three other ways I am doing this. The first is that I give this “Little Book of Big Quotes” away to anyone who asks. So, if you want your copy, let me know. The second way is that I give away one-hour virtual keynotes to companies or groups. And lastly, I have always coached people,

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It was once associated with young people. But those young people have aged and have taken it with them.

I am resigned to the likelihood it will never go away in my lifetime.

2. Back in the day. Back in whose day?

For someone born in 2001, “back in the day” means something very different than it does for someone born in 1951.

There are far better ways to say the same thing.

3. Old school. “Old school” is tired and wants to go to bed.

4. Arguably. “Arguably” is simply an out, a way to qualify a statement without being adamant. It’s wishy-washy.

5. No problem and no worries (tie).

6. Transparency. It shows up in politi-

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your priorities and not letting your emotions drive you to make rash decisions. Your financial plan is your anchor, your guidepost. Use it and you will likely come out just fine.

Source: Mariner Wealth Advisors Greene Consulting workshop

mostly using the Ziglar content. Again, if you would like your free one-hour virtual keynote for your company or team, or if you would like to know how the coaching works, just send me an email at mnorton@tramazing.com.

And we understand that we really can have everything in life we want, if we will just help enough other people get what they want, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager, and motivator to businesses of all sizes. cal campaigns and corporate manifestos. It gets used when there’s reason to believe someone isn’t being “transparent.” It has become fingernails on a chalkboard.

7. LOL and its ilk. Anyone who resorts to and relies on such acronyms should be shunned and punished, PDQ. 8. Awesome. “Awesome” is not awesome. Not even close.

9. Sustainable. It sounds virtuous whenever it’s used, and it’s used too often.

10. Icon. Every actor, every musician, every athlete, every notable person in any field is now referred to as an “icon.”

Honorable mention: Have a nice day.

Unfelt, unmeant, unwanted.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

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Waiting on the water The empty 6th Avenue West pool in Golden on May 7.

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Swimming pools in limbo as summer season nears during pandemic

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wimming-pool operators in the Denver metro area say they are waiting on guidelines from local and state health departments to determine if, when and how they should reopen this season — but if they do reopen, the pool experience will likely look and feel different under the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Town of Castle Rock said it is waiting on guidance from the Tri-County Health Department before deciding if and when its community pools should reopen. In a normal season, most area pools reopen near Memorial Day and run through Labor Day. The town operates two indoor pools at its recreation center, two outdoor pools, two outdoor splashpads and another indoor pool at the Miller Activity Complex aquatics center.

At the Miller Activity Complex splash pad alone, the town might see between 50,000 and 75,000 visits a year, aquatics supervisor Janice Weed said.

The town’s pools are typically at capacity for the duration of peak hours — between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. — each day during a normal season.

Weed said the uncertainty around such a central facet of summer life “adds another layer of anxiety for everyone.”

“It’s just another drop in the bucket of disappointment,” she said.

Still up in the air The Tri-County Health Department deferred to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment when asked how soon guidelines might come out.

A CDPHE spokesperson provided a statement from the Water Quality Control Division, saying the state will reassess phased openings of summer activities after June 1. As of now, all pools must remain closed under the state’s safer-at-home order.

“The governor will make these decisions on a rolling basis, based on the latest data and evidence,” the statement said.

“The department relies heavily on the CDC for guidance on swimming pool cleaning and disinfection and is developing guidelines that will be consistent with the CDC.” The department encouraged pool operators to familiarize themselves with CDC guidelines. The CDC suggested a slew of measures for to aquatic venues to employ if reopening — from promoting good behavior among users to maintaining clean and healthy facilities to preparing for when someone at a facility gets sick.

Brad Anderson is the aquatics supervisor for the City of Englewood, which operates an indoor pool at its recreation center plus the outdoor water park Pirates Cove.

The water park normally has a capacity of 1,800 people and typically sees 100,000 visitors in a year. As of now, Pirates Cove

is slated to reopen on June 7, but that is also contingent on receiving guidelines from the health department and could change.

In addition to the possible closure of community gathering spaces, Anderson said he worries residents will lose a favorite exercise option should pools stay closed.

Englewood offers a variety of learn-to-swim classes, which are lifesavers because drowning is a leading cause of death among children, he said, and also offers exercise programs at its pools.

Anderson called the possible loss of swimming activities a big hit for the community.

“We are always looking for some place to get away from the mundane, everyday life, the stress that we have,” he said.

“You can come to the swimming pool, a recreation center, you can exercise and relieve those stresses of everyday life and just get into a more relaxed atmosphere.”

Uncharted waters John Field is president of the Westminster-based MSI LLC, a homeowners association management company that oversees 470 communities across the Front Range, with approximately 90 pools among them.

None of the company’s clients have made an official decision about whether their community pools will reopen this season, Field said, and the decision falls to each individual

Many swimming pools are waiting for guidance on the local and state health departments before deciding if and when to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. JESSICA GIBBS board of directors.

Most are waiting on the safer-at-home order to expire this month to decide, he said, but are preparing to reopen if possible.

“We predict that it will be controversial regardless of the board’s decision — there will almost certainly be friction in the community,” Field said.

“It’s not an easy time to be a decision maker.”

Field, Weed and Anderson all said that if pools do reopen, people should prepare for a new normal.

It is possible pools will not put out lounge furniture, to discourage people from congregating in groups. People will still be urged to stay six feet apart and wear a mask when not in the water.

Pools might reopen at a lower capacity, or if necessary, conduct recreation by appoint-

ment. Staff will likely monitor social distancing at the community pools, although most HOA private pools are swim-atyour-own-risk facilities without lifeguards, Field said.

Weed and Anderson said their communities will also increase the cleaning and sanitizing of the municipalities’ facilities. Field said increasing cleaning measures will depend on each HOA’s budget availability.

“Without a doubt, you’d want to assure or at least encourage everyone to practice all the different social distancing and cleaning standards that have been put forward,” he said.

Weed asked the community to be patient while pools wait for the green light to reopen and said pool operators are trying to do the same.

“We want to open up just like everyone else,” she said.

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PHILLIP BURR ULLOM; CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, a Utah corporation dba Citywide Home Loans; SHERYL L. HEWLETT, Elbert County Public Trustee Defendant(s):

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INVITATION TO BID

The Town of Elizabeth (hereinafter the Owner) will receive completed Bids for Construction of Denver Aquifer Well D-2 and Arapahoe Aquifer Well A-2 at the offices of HRS Water Consultants, Inc. 8885 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 until 2:00 p.m. local time June 4, 2020 (the “Bid Opening Date”). At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A Notice of Award will be issued within fourteen (14) days after the Bid Opening Date. A description of the Work to be performed, including all materials and labor necessary for the completion of the Work is: Drilling, Completing, and Testing of Arapahoe Aquifer Well A-2 to approximately 2,078 feet, and Denver Well D-2 to approximately 1,580 feet. Plans indicate associated work that will be included as a part of the project. Contract Documents (with Bid Form) will be available by contacting Mark Palumbo, HRS Water Consultants (“the Engineer”) on mpalumbo@hrswater.com after May 21, 2020.

A mandatory site visit will be held on May 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. local time. A Bid Security in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Security will be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more in labor and/or materials to the Project. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 50 days after the time fixed for Bid closing. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality, or irregularity in any Bid, in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Any questions concerning this Bid shall be submitted no later than June 2, 2020 and must be directed in writing to: Mark Palumbo, mpalumbo@hrswater.com (303462-1111).

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Bids and Settlements

The Town of Elizabeth (hereinafter the Owner) will receive completed Bids for Construction of Denver Aquifer Well D-2 and Arapahoe Aquifer Well A-2 at the offices of HRS Water Consultants, Inc. 8885 W. 14th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 until 2:00 p.m. local time June 4, 2020 (the “Bid Opening Date”). At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A Notice of Award will be issued within fourteen (14) days after the Bid Opening Date. A description of the Work to be performed, including all materials and labor necessary for the completion of the Work is: Drilling, Completing, and Testing of Arapahoe Aquifer Well A-2 to approximately 2,078 feet, and Denver Well D-2 to approximately 1,580 feet. Plans indicate associated work that will be included as a part of the project. Contract Documents (with Bid Form) will be available by contacting Mark Palumbo, Legal Notice No.: 244369 HRS Water Consultants (“the Engineer”) on First Publication: May 21, 2020 mpalumbo@hrswater.com after May 21, 2020.

Last Publication: May 21, 2020 A mandatory site visit will be held on May 28, Publisher: The Elbert County News 2020 at 10:00 a.m. local time. A Bid Security in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid amount will be required. The Bid Security will be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or more in labor and/or materials to the Project. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 50 days after the time fixed for Bid closing.

The Owner GENERAL FUNDreserves the right to reject 010 $1,216,368.64 anyHEALTH and all Bids, to waive any informality, techFUND 015 10,150.69 nicality, in any Bid, in its best inROADor&irregularity BRIDGE FUND 020 334,892.75 terest.

Owner alsoFUND reserves the right to extend SALES & USE 025 18,074.59 theLEAF Bidding period by Addendum if it appears 040 in FUND 21,271.02 its HUMANS interest toSERVICE do so. Any questions concernFUND 050 38,036.50 ingRETIREMENT this Bid shall be submitted no later than 070 6,563.90 June 2, 2020IMPROVEMENT and must be directed CAPITAL FUNDin writing to: 075 4,305.00 Mark Palumbo, STATION mpalumbo@hrswater.com (303MEADOWS FUND 083 1,520.00 462-1111).

FOXWOOD ESTATES FUND 084 3,592.50 IMPACT FUND 085 140,623.30 Legal Notice No.: 244369 CONSERVATION TRUST FUND 090 20,467.51 First Publication: May 21, 2020 TOTAL ALL FUNDS $1,815,866.40 Last Publication: May 21, 2020 Vendor The Name Description Amount Publisher: Elbert County News A And E Tire Inc A Pest Control Co. Aarms Advanced Quality Auto Repair Aflac Aggregate Industries Wcr Inc Airgas Intermountain Alf Spring Valley Ranch All Access Inc Amazon Capital Services Inc American Fidelity Assurance Company American Fidelity Health Services Administration Applied Concepts Arapahoe Heating Service Inc Archive Social Atis Elevator Inspections Attenti Us Inc Auto Chlor System Of Denver Axiom Human Resource Solutions Inc. Bank Of The West Barcodes Barry Mitchell Berg Hill Greenleaf And Ruscitti Black Hills Energy Bobcat Of The Rockies Brian Metzgar Bullseye Supply Llc Carolyn Burgener Carpet Elegance 4,666.00 Centennial Mental Health Center Inc Centurylink Certified Laboratories Christian Construction Cintas Cintas Corporation Colorado Asphalt Servies Llc Colorado Barricade Co Colorado Bureau Of Investigation Concj1522 Colorado Community Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment Colorado Dept Of Health And Enviroment Colorado Geoscience And Design Inc Colorado Standby Comcast Consolidated Communications Coroner Me Corporate Billing Llc Correct Care Solutions County Health Pool County Wide Diesel Repair D And D Tire Service Inc Debbie Jones

Tires Blding Repairs Software Support Auto Rep Benefits Payable Capital Outlay Welding Supplies Planning Revenue Utilities/Capital Outlay Equipment Parts Benefits Payable

$10,296.07 109.00 175.00 5,867.91 1,830.22 3,312.00 888.41 2,658.50 11,171.27 729.90 5,276.61

Benefits Payable 12,116.20 Equipment 238.00 Capital Outlay 5,718.00 Dues 2,388.00 Elevator Service 1,000.00 Gps Monitoring 310.40 Covid 19/Operating 2,469.92 Contract Services 143.00 Credit Card 25,693.23 Office Supplies 334.60 Equipment 1,425.85 Contract Litigation 1,126.00 Utilities 1,921.02 Equipment Parts 1,238.93 Reimbursements 98.00 Operating 133.92 Contract Services 900.00 Blding Repairs/Capital Outlay Child Welfare Telephone Equipment Parts Gravel Uniforms Covid 19 Asphalt Repair Safety Supplies/Signs CCW CBI Advertising

20.00 1,586.28 141.38 40,170.27 1,288.04 2,018.62 904.40 4,722.44 1,386.50 194.71

Septage Program 1,040.00 Consumer Protection/Vitals 529.50 Gravel Pit 100.00 Generator Maintenance 2,300.00 Operating 81.76 Utilities 216.63 Office Supplies 250.00 Equipment Parts 81.45 Medical Services 21,282.55 Benefits Payable 115,975.69 Equipment Rental 1,500.00 Auto Rep & Maint 5,138.16 Reimbursements 138.51

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30002 Division/Courtroom SALE NO. 20-01

Regarding: Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 Range 64 Subdivision Spring Valley Ranch Phase 2, County of Elbert, State of Colorado

Also known as: 42395 Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107 (the “Property”).

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on March 13,2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Elbert County Government County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

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Legal Notice No.: 244369 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: May 21, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Summons and Sheriff Sales Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2020CV30002 Division/Courtroom SALE NO. 20-01 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY SPRING VALLEY RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Plaintiff: v.

PHILLIP BURR ULLOM; CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, a Utah corporation dba Citywide Home Loans; SHERYL L. HEWLETT, Elbert County Public Trustee Defendant(s):

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

SPRING VALLEY RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Plaintiff: v.

PHILLIP BURR ULLOM; CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, a Utah corporation dba Citywide Home Loans; SHERYL L. HEWLETT, Elbert County Public Trustee Defendant(s):

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Regarding: Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 Range 64 Subdivision Spring Valley Ranch Phase 2, County of Elbert, State of Colorado Also known as: 42395 Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107 (the “Property”).

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on March 13,2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Elbert County Government County public records the undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice:

Summons and Sheriff Sales

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Elbert County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 9th day of July, 2020, at 751 Ute Ave. Kiowa, CO 80117, phone number 303-6212027. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-621-2027 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have two hours following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS You and each of you are hereby notified that a BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorconducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's ded Transcripts of Judgement are in the Office of Elbert County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., amount of $6,493.43. on the 9th day of July, 2020, at 751 Ute Ave. Kiowa, CO 80117, phone number 303-6212027. At which sale, the above described real All telephone inquiries for information should be property and improvements thereon will be sold directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warat 303-621-2027. The name, address and busiRegarding: Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 ranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyness telephone number of the attorneys represRange 64 Subdivision Spring Valley Ranch ment in and to said real property in connection enting the current owner of the Deed of Trust Public Notice Phase 2, County of Elbert, State of Colorado with this sale. All bidders will be required to have and Modifications are: Tammy M. Alcock Esq., Alcock Law Group P.C., 19751 E. Mainstreet, in their possession cash or certified funds at Also known as:FOR 42395 Forest Oaks APRIL Dr., 2020 Suite 225, Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400, Atleast equal to the amount of the judgment creditPAYMENTS PUBLICATION Elizabeth, CO 80107 (the “Property”). torney Reg. No. 39816. or’s bid.9.45 Please telephone 303-621-2027 prior Deep Rock Shop Supplies Phoenix Technology Group Llcto Equipment/Network the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The Denver Sheriff Department Child Support (48.20) Operating 38,678.81 Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure Dated 05/21/20, Kiowa, Colorado 5,017.00 highest and bestPitney bidderBowes will have two hours folDerek Ullom Reimbursements 534.41 Postage Inventory Timothy Norton, Meter Sheriff lowing the sale to tender the full amount of their Dj Petroleum Incentered on March 13,2020, Fuelrelating to Tran23,651.17 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC Postage 1,003.77 scripts of Judgments recorded in the Elbert Elbert County, Colorado bid, or they will Poysti be deemed to have withdrawn Douglas County Detentions Division Inmate Housing 11,184.96 And Adams Professional Service 42,713.49 County Government County public Service records the their bid.

Douglas County Treasurer Dispatch 52,700.50 Prairie Times Operating 2,252.00 is ordered to sell certain real propKristy Haas, Civil Clerk E470 Public Hwyundersigned Authority Operating 156.65 Proforce Equipment 366.87 erty set forth and describedCapital above.Outlay Elbert County, Colorado BIDDERS REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH Ecofoam Insulations 29,762.00ARE Prowers County Child Welfare 1,547.00 OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVElbert County It Rent 750.00 Purewater Dynamics Inc Equipment Rental 115.00 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Legal Notice No.: 244370 ER THE INITIALQuill BID Corporation AT THE TIME OF SALE. Elbert County Republicans Covid Refund 68.75 Janitorial/Office Supplies 571.95 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Elbert County Road And BridgePlease take notice: Auto Rep/Fuel 10,814.45 Ranchland News Advertising 1,376.12 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 PLEASE NOTE Rayna THAT THE JUDGMENTS Elbert County Treasurer Operating 533.24 Mensing Reimbursements 81.73 You and each of you are hereby notified that a Published In: Elbert County News 51,762.00 BEING FORECLOSED MAYKing NOT BE A FIRST Elbert County Treasurer Intragovernmental Restoration Capital Outlay Sheriff's Sale of the referenced Fundproperty Transferis to be 513,302.28 Rinker Materials Capital Outlay 6,420.00 LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorconducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Elbert County Treasurer Cost Allocation 80,910.70 Robs Service are And in Porta 420.00 ded Transcripts of Septic Judgement thePot Rental Equipment Rental Office of Elbert County, Colorado Elbert County Treasurer Postageat 10:00 A.M., 231.95 Rock Parts Company Auto Rep/Supplies 9,676.42 amount of $6,493.43. on the at 751 Repairs Ute Ave. Elizabeth Chain Saw Llc9th day of July, 2020, Equipment 99.93 Rocky Mountain Spring & Suspension Inc Equipment Parts 3,423.12 Elizabeth Fire Dept Analysis All telephone 150.00 inquiries Royal B Llc should be Office Supplies 110.00 Kiowa, CO 80117, phoneBlood/Alcohol number 303-621forThreads information Emergency Vehicle Specialists Auto Rep 1,446.00 RubinofBrown Llp Professional Service 3,000.00 2027.

At which sale, the above described real directed to the office the undersigned Sheriff Enertia Consulting Gr Llc and improvementsProfessional 6,150.00 Safari Glass Auto Rep 1,015.00 property thereon willService be sold at 303-621-2027.

The Auto name, address and busiFire Safety Services Llchighest bidder. Plaintiff Bldingmakes Repairs 1,877.49 Safety-Kleen Other Fluids 160.00 to the no warness telephone number of theCorp. attorneys represForensic Pathology Consultant Autopsies 1,250.00 Sam’s Clubof Gecf Dues 45.00 ranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyenting the current owner the Deed of Trust Front Range Kubota Equipment Parts/ Schmidt Construction Company Capital Outlay 2,086.94 ment in and to said real property in connection and Modifications are: Tammy M. Alcock Esq., Signs/Capital Outlay 5,545.59 Seamlessdocs Software Support 3,525.00 with this sale. All bidders will be required to have Alcock Law Group P.C., 19751 E. Mainstreet, Galls Llc Dba Neves Uniforms 1,146.31 Signal Graphics Office Supplies 240.15 in their possession cash Operating or certified funds at Suite 225, Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400, AtGeneral Air Supplies Slate Communications Operating 2,000.00 least equal to the amount ofWelding the judgment credittorney 32.12 Reg. No. 39816.

General Shale Brick Inc Gravel 1,800.00 Snap-On Industrial Equipment Parts 498.58 or’s bid. Please telephone 303-621-2027 prior to George Krieger, Dds Medical Mobile Storage Child Welfare 612.00 the sale to ascertain the amount of Services this bid. The Dated894.00 05/21/20, Southwest Kiowa, Colorado Glaser Gas Company Utilities 117.60 Stacey Rinehart Reimbursements 8.77 highest and best bidder will have two hours folTimothy Norton, Sheriff Global Equipment Company Equipment/Office SuppliesElbert 2,508.69 Staples Advantage Office Supplies 3,503.98 lowing the sale to tender the full amount of their County, Colorado Grainger Blding Repairs/Supplies 245.86 State Of Colorado Motor Vehicle Renewal Card 2,885.45 bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn Grant Thayer Reimbursements 31.08 Stone Oil Co Inc Fuel 13,512.92 their bid.

Kristy Haas, CivilSymbol Clerk Arts Llc Great West Life And Annuity Benefits Payable 71,266.60 Office Supplies 1,669.25 Elbert 25.00 County, Colorado Greg Jones Reimbursements Sysco Food Services Prisoner Meals 5,893.76 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH Harris Computer Systems Software 6,903.36 Tex And Linda Aduddell Gravel 6,972.00 CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT COVLegal576.00 Notice No.:Texas 244370 Haulin Hass Tire OR Recycling Tires WasteTO Disposal Life Insurance Company Benefits Payable 776.73 ER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. First Publication:The MayLaw 21, Office 2020 Of Jeffrey J Timlin HBS Utilities 1,541.52 Contract Services 19,454.90 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 HD Supply Blding Repairs 17.98 The Sidewell Company Professional Service 14,282.00 JUDGMENTS Published In: Elbert County News High Plains FoodPLEASE Store NOTE THAT THEGasoline 208.49 Tlo Llc Software Support 229.30 BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST Home Depot Credit Service Culverts/Grounds Maint 1,602.88 T-Mobile Telephone Maint 307.35 LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. RecorHonnen Equipment Company Equipment Parts/Repairs 11,059.71 Town Of Simla Utilities 92.60 ded Transcripts of Judgement are in the Integrated Electric Blding Reairs/Capital Transwest Truck Trailer Rv Equipment Parts 298.47 amount of $6,493.43. Outlay 17,735.05 True Value Hardware Blding Repairs 923.19 Integrity Auto Repair Auto Rep 233.99 Turnkey Corrections Operating 21.00 All telephone inquiries for information should be Intermountain Rural Electric Association Utilities 9,740.54 U.S. Postal Service Postage 240.00 directed to the office of theEquipment undersigned Sheriff Interstate Billing Services Parts 385.53 Umb Bank - Corporate Trust Bond Interest 5,112.50 address and busiJ And M Gutters at 303-621-2027. The name, Blding Repairs 2,440.00 United Reprographic Supply Inc Copier 700.56 ness telephone number of Professional the attorneysService represJc Electric 1,900.00 United States Geological Survey Usgs Water Level enting the current owner of the Deed Jerrys Custom Concrete Capital Outlayof Trust 33,334.30 Monitoring Program 10,143.75 and Modifications are: Tammy M.Repairs/Supplies/Signs Alcock Esq., John Deere Financial Blding 749.23 US Bancorp Lease/Purchase 92,874.98 AlcockAnd Law Group P.C., 19751 E. Mainstreet, Jrg All Terrain Medical Safety Auto Rep 809.74 US Bank Copier 169.00 K Log Operating 2,481.45 Verizon Connect Nwf Inc Radio Pager 406.51 Suite 225, Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400, AtKimball Midwest torney Reg. No. 39816.

Equipment Parts 1,059.23 Verizon Wireless Telephone Maint 8,911.38 Kimley-Horn & Associates Professional Service 225.00 Viaero Wireless Utilities 4,291.48 Kiowa Auto Repair And 05/21/20, AlignmentKiowa, CenterColorado Auto Repair 1,098.89 Wagner Equipment Co Inc Blades, Teeth/Equipment 8,425.07 Dated Kiowa Water & Waste Water Authority Utilities 1,671.04 Wakefield And Associates Inc Civil Process 15.00 Timothy Norton, Sheriff Kois Brothers Equipment Co Inc Equipment Parts 114.75 Wanco Inc Equipment Repairs 2,285.00 Elbert County, Colorado Lance Wheeler Plumbing Inc Capital Outlay 10,255.00 Waxie Sanitary Supply Janitorial/Operating Supplies 1,805.31 Legal Shield Benefits Payable 544.25 Wear Parts & Equipment Company Inc. Blades, Teeth 19,212.15 Kristy Haas, Civil Clerk Lewan & Associates, 994.75 Western Detention Blding Repairs 2,017.50 ElbertInc. County, Colorado Copier Mak Valuation Consultants Contract Services 5,000.00 Western Sling And Supply Equipment Parts 22.78 Maureen Pellowski 480.00 Westside Towing Operating 230.00 Legal Notice No.: 244370 Operating Mccandles International Trucks Of Colorado Equipment Repair 922.80 Xerox Corporation Copier 4,108.28 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Medved Colorado Equipment Repair 880.96 Zircon Container Company Capital Outlay 240.00 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Mhc Kenworth-Denver Parts 1,952.94 Total $1,815,866.40 Published In: Elbert CountyFuel/Equipment News Mines & Associates Pc Other Benefits 356.40 Mountain View Electric Utilities 733.04 N2it Plumbing Blding Repairs 175.00 Legal Notice No.: 244368 National Tire Warehouse Tires 1,741.10 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Northern Safety Co Inc Safety Supplies 151.77 Last Publication: May 21, 2020 Office Of District Attorney 18Th District DA 159,440.75 Publisher: Elbert County News Parker Port-A-Potty Inc. Blding Repairs/Rental 1,136.66

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Elbert County Public Trustee Defendant(s):

May 21, 2020

Regarding: Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 Range 64 Subdivision Spring Valley Ranch Phase 2, County of Elbert, State of Colorado

CCM garners 13 awards in annual state contest

Also known as: 42395 Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107 (the “Property”).

Under a Judgement and Decree of Foreclosure entered on March 13,2020, relating to Transcripts of Judgments recorded in the Elbert County Government County records the STAFFpublic REPORT undersigned is ordered to sell certain real property set forth and described above.

Colorado Community Media won 13 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: awards, including nine first-place honors, in the Press Association’s You and each ofColorado you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property isContest. to be annual Better News Media conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's CCM’s Office of Elbertnewspapers County, Coloradocompeted at 10:00 A.M., in Class on the 9th day of July, 2020, at 751 Ute Ave. 4, theCO classification for the state’s largKiowa, 80117, phone number 303-6212027.

At which sale, the above described real entered est nondaily publications.

Work property and improvements thereon will be sold inthe the contest was published between to highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or 2019. quiet enjoyNov .

1, 2018 and Oct. 31, The winment in and to said real property in connection ners in early May. with thiswere sale. Allannounced bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at Here’s atofCCM’s awards: least equal to a thelook amount the judgment creditor’sBreaking bid. Please telephone 303-621-2027 priorreportto news/deadline the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The ing —andfirst place: Alex highest best bidder will have twoDeWind, hours fol- Jeslowing the sale toDavid tender the full amountEllis of theirArnold, sica Gibbs, Gilbert, bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn

Nick Puckett, for coverage of the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting Classified section — first place: Karen Earhart, Erin Franks, Tina Meltzer Editorial special section (newsprint) — first place: David Gilbert, Shanna Fortier, Kayla Cornett, Alex DeWind, Joseph Rios, for “Columbine: 20 years later” Editorial special section (glossy or magazine) — second place: Scott Andrews, Erin Franks, Glenn Wallace, Christy Steadman, Shanna Fortier, for “The Golden Guide 2019” Editorial writing — second place:

their bid.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE.

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Name Changes

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JUDGMENTS BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Recorded Transcripts of Judgement are in the amount of $6,493.43.

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

PUBLIC NOTICE

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-621-2027. The name, address and business telephone number of the attorneys representing the current owner of the Deed of Trust and Modifications are: Tammy M. Alcock Esq., Alcock Law Group P.C., 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 225, Parker, CO 80138, 303-993-5400, Attorney Reg. No. 39816.

Public notice is given on February 3, 2020, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Combined Court.

Dated 05/21/20, Kiowa, Colorado Timothy Norton, Sheriff Elbert County, Colorado

By: Jafeen Jenkins, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Kristy Haas, Civil Clerk Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 244370 First Publication: May 21, 2020 Last Publication: June 18, 2020 Published In: Elbert County News

The Petition requests that the name of Katrina Berla Martin be changed to Katrina Luna Windecker Case No.: 2020 C 8

Legal Notice No: 244358 First Publication: May 7, 2020 Last Publication: May 21, 2020 Publisher: Elbert County News

Ann Macari Healey, for “Hope amid grief ” Headline writing — first place: Chris Rotar, for “Slow his row” and other headlines Informational graphic — first place: Kayla Cornett, for “Policing the suburbs” Photo essay — second place: Stefan Brodsky, for “Honoring veterans” Series — first place: Christy Steadman, Casey Van Divier, Glenn Wallace, for “Jefferson Parkway” Serious column writing — second place: Ann Macari Healey, for “The gift of a lifetime”

Sports column writing — first place: Jim Benton, for “Overtime” Story/picture combination — first place: David Gilbert, for “Protests converge outside immigrant detention facility” Sustained coverage — first place: Alex DeWind, Jessica Gibbs, for coverage of the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting CCM’s coverage of the STEM School tragedy also earned three awards (first-, second- and third-place honors) last month in the Society of Professional Journalists’ four-state Top of the Rockies contest.

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Congrat’s Zach , wishing you all the best…….. ”Uncle” Tim Finc h

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Seems like only yesterday you were at Holy Family!

Love you, Mrs. Green

We LOVE you!

So proud of you Zach, Love you, Grandma Rich ards

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