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Deer-culling program gets extended Limited bow hunting in town reduces problem interactions By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
Two deer cross Highway 17 just outside of Elizabeth. Most collisions with deer go unreported unless the accident disables the vehicle or causes a serious injury or death to the occupants. File photo
In a unanimous decision, the Elizabeth Board of Trustees voted to continue the town’s Deer Management Program for another season. Initiated in the fall of 2014, the program that allows limited hunting of deer within designated areas inside the Elizabeth town limits, under tightly controlled parameters, was created in response to the increasing
domestic deer population in and around the town. According to town administrator Dick Eason, there were two factors contributing to the trustee’s view of a successful program. “It was the fact that we’ve got two years under our belt, and there has not been a single incident. That was one of our primary concerns going into the first year is, number one, safety,” he said. “The other thing is while the numbers, thus far, are not keeping up with the population growth, we are making progress.” One of the goals of the program is to keep a manageable deer population in the hope
that it will reduce the number of negative interactions between the animals and people, such as car accidents. Finding an accurate number of collisions between vehicles and wildlife has been problematic, and Eason attributes the difficulty to two factors. A majority of minor collisions go unreported, and no metric for measuring reported deer-versusauto collisions exists. A collision with a deer involving one car is likely to be coded as a singlevehicle accident. “Even with the incidents that have been reported, there’s not Deer continues on Page 9
County shows off election protocols Officials explain how they aim to ensure fair, comprehensive vote By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
Landon Mecham of Tropic, Utah, shows off the type of boots he and other saddle bronc riders wear during competitions. Rodeo riders provide their own equipment, pay entry fees, as well as pay Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association dues to compete in sanctioned events. Photo by Rick Gustafson
Crucial eight seconds By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Rodeo cowboys Landon Mecham and Chase Bennett roll out of Salt Lake City a little after 8 a.m., eightplus hours on the road ahead of them.
Their route through the heart of the Rockies will land them in the rolling hills of Colorado’s eastern plains for the June 4 evening performance of the Elizabeth Stampede and Rodeo. That’s 16 hours of travel for half that number of seconds on the back of a saddle bronc named 939 Ridicu-
lousness, and a payday ranging from zero to $1,272. At 30 years old, Mecham is in the prime of his rodeo career. And the Elizabeth Stampede is one of about 20 rodeos he will enter in June. Cowboy continues on Page 10
“There are so many misconceptions in the public about what we do here,” said Elbert County Election Manager Rhonda Braun. “We don’t do something sinister in some back room. We encourage them to come see us and ask questions.” To help alleviate rumors or suspicions around the election process, Braun and Clerk and Recorder Dallas Schroeder held an Election Procedures Evening for the public at the Elbert County Courthouse in Kiowa on June 9. Braun and Schroeder answered questions from around 20 residents in attendance, and the presentation featured explanations of the lifespan of a typical ballot, verification procedures, and methods for ensuring voter privacy and signatures. “We are looking for reasons to accept. We’re not signature experts. We’re not trying to make sure every little “t” is exactly the same,” said Schroeder. “One thing we do monitor with our election judges is the rate of rejection.” Following a tiered review process, voters whose ballots have questioned signatures are contacted by Braun and Vote continues on Page 9
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Coffee Cabin owner prepares charity walk to benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado
Todd Hills, left, bumps fists with Wes Crespi, right, at the Coffee Cabin in Parker on June 6. Hills has donated to the Coffee Cabin Run, Walk, Crawl or Drag for five years. Photos by Tom Skelley
Business owner works to ‘create stoop’ By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com From inside the drive-thru window at his small coffee shop, Wes Crespi sees too many people these days talking on cell phones and not enough of them sitting on stoops. Growing up in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, Crespi remembers how neighbors would gather on the steps outside apartment buildings to connect, gossip — and solve problems. “All of your business got done on the stoop,” Crespi said. “It was the foundation of your home and the foundation of who you are.” Crespi, owner of the Coffee Cabin on the corner of Parker Road and Ponderosa Drive, is organizing a charity race to benefit the emergency room at Children’s Hospital Colorado at Parker Adventist Hospital. He started the race seven years ago as an expression of gratitude. “I realized how blessed I am to have four grandchildren who are all healthy,” he said. Crespi keeps photos in his shop of the children he’s visited at Children’s. Some are beating the odds, some have died. He says he talks every day with customers who have personal connections to the hospital, reminding him of just how lucky he is. One of those customers, John B. Taylor III, was actually on his way to the hospital when he stopped at Crespi’s shop for a cup of coffee. Taylor’s son Gavin, 10, had been admitted and diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few days before. Crespi mentioned the fundraiser and Taylor, president of CB Concrete Inc., said he “stepped up right then and there” and became a sponsor. “When you see what they do down there and the care that they give, it’s just amazing,” Taylor said of Children’s. Taylor and his family hope to come to the event in addition to sponsoring it, but he isn’t sure if he can ever do enough to express his appreciation to the hospital. “They’ve been such a help to us,” Taylor said, “I don’t know if we can ever repay them.” The Coffee Cabin Run, Walk Crawl or Drag will be held at Bingham Lake in the Pinery on June 25 at 8:30 a.m. A donation of $25 comes with a T-shirt, a bottle of water and the chance to help fund a service families hope never to use. It’s an emotional cause, but Crespi said the walk is a fun way to help out. “This is a chance to stop your busy
life, stop talking on your phone and just walk,” he said. “When was the last time you went outside and just walked?” Todd Hills, who stops in at the drivethru on a custom motorcycle, says his company Pawngo.com has been sponsoring the walk for about five years. “The great thing about it is anybody and everybody can participate,” Hills said. “You can donate money, or if you don’t have any money to donate you can just show up and walk.” Hill and Taylor are among 19 sponsors who have contributed $250 or more each this year, bringing the total raised so far to $6,000. According to Monique McCoy, the hospital’s media spokesperson, Crespi’s fundraisers have raised $34,000 for the hospital since 2010. “It’s always nice to see some longevity from a community-driven fundraiser such as this one,” McCoy said. “It’s a great total… it definitely is a great total.” The event usually draws between 75 and 100 people, but Crespi hopes for a bigger turnout this year. Most people want to help children in need, he said — they just don’t know how to get involved. That’s where his New York sensibility comes in. “My customers are just the greatest people, they love to give back… I’m kind of like the conduit here,” Crespi said. “This is my way of creating a stoop.”
Crespi holds a smaller version of himself at the Coffee Cabin in Parker on June 6. Crespi runs the Coffee Cabin Run, Walk, Crawl or Drag event to raise money for Children’s Hospital at Parker Adventist.
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Bees’ plight fuels sweet fight Farmers’ market vendor educates customers about saving the pollinators
Ian Horvath hands out chocolate samples at the Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market. Horvath wants to educate his customers about the importance of bees and uses his chocolate as a tasty opener. Photos by Mark Bautista
By Mark Bautista Special to CCM Among the 20 booths at the Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market bursting with colorful dyed clothes, bunches of asparagus and boxes of candied nuts, one stands out for its simplicity. Only three products adorn the table: two kinds of chocolate bars made from South American beans and a box of “Honey Pots” — think Rolo candies with honey instead of caramel. The latter is the signature product of a company called Beehive Chocolates. Ian Horvath, a professional sign-maker by day, is the man behind the chocolate. But his goal is about much more than selling the sweets. It’s about saving bees, whose populations are dwindling worldwide. “We are a chocolate company whose main focus is on honeybees and native pollinators,” Horvath, 26, said. “These creatures are the canary in the coal mine for our larger agricultural system and the environment as a whole.” Horvath, whose crusade to protect bees began in middle school, started making Honey Pots when he established the company two years ago in Phoenix, where he grew up. Horvath moved to Fort Collins a year ago and generally sells his products in farmers’ markets around that area. A recent Sunday at Highlands Ranch’s Town Center was his first foray into the south metro-Denver region because he wanted to try something new. A “one-man band,” Horvath sets up his stand with the hopes of attracting customers’ attention and opening discussion for his cause. His large yellow banner spells out the mission: “Bean to Bee.”
“We try to educate about honeybees, what you can do on a local level to help the populations,” Horvath said. He even invites customers to don beekeeper suits and learn more about bees firsthand at various bee farms throughout Denver. Chocolate, liked by just about everyone, is Horvath’s icebreaker. “It’s a great medium for me to engage with people,” he said. “After all, chocolate is only possible because of the bees and native pollinators in their respective countries.” Horvath also wants to involve children in the cause.
The company only uses three ingredients in its candy: cacao beans, cane sugar and cocoa butter.
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Matheson to Limon. Research Tips for Writers
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. Chili Cookoff, Tasting Castlewood Canyon State Park volunteers challenge the Franktown Fire Department to the third annual friendly chili cookoff and tasting from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at 4635 Limestone Road. Volunteers and firefighters bring their tastiest chili and ask park visitors to taste each chili and vote for their favorite. Certificates (and probably prizes) will be awarded to the winners. Park visitors can meet the firefighters, the staff and volunteers of Castlewood Canyon State Park. Tasting is free with valid park pass but donations are encouraged. Donations will benefit the non-profit Friends of Castlewood Canyon. Go to http:// www.state.co.us. Outback Express The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments. It is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the area. Contact Kay Campbell at 719-541-4275, or call the council’s office at 800-825-0208 to make reservations. Go to http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservation is appreciated. Upcoming: Monday, June 20, Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs; Tuesday, June 21, Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs; and Thursday, June 23, Simla and
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“We’re trying to encourage a younger generation to start beekeeping,” he said. “We want to introduce kids to bees so they’re not afraid of them because a lot of beekeepers are 55 and older.”
Castle Rock Writers welcomes writer Laurie Marr Wasmund, who will present “Research Tips for Fiction and Non-Fiction Writers” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Marr Wasmund has a master’s degree in English. She is an editor and book doctor at Lost Ranch Books Editing and adjunct faculty at Arapahoe Community College. Castle Rock Writers is open to writers of the Front Range and beyond. Go to www.castlerockwriters.com or contact Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-5218615. Sports Camp Harvest Bible Church offers a sports camp for students in grades 1-6 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 20, to Friday, June 24, at 826 S. Elbert St., Elizabeth. Topics offered are basketball, soccer and drama. The cost is $35 per child, with scholarships available. Call 303646-3699 or go to go-harvest.org. Summer Wizard Camp Learn magic and performance skills by professional magicians Carol Massie and Joe Givan at Summer Wizard Camp at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Camp dates are June 20-23, July 11-14 and Aug. 1-4 (more dates may be added). Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon each day. Cost includes all supplies and recital show for family. Open to ages 7 and older. Call 303-660-6799 for details and to sign up. Go to www.AmazingShows.com. For the Bird Lovers Bird lovers and enthusiasts learn about all things bird at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at the Douglas County Libraries’ branch in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Topics include local
There is a sense of urgency in Horvath’s mission. A recent phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder, in which a hive’s worker-bee population suddenly dies, has created losses of up to 90 percent of bees nationwide, especially in Iowa and California. Factors of the disorder, which began in 2006, range from an increase in certain parasites to pesticide poisoning that bees
birds, best and worst bird foods, and birdhouses. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
“Smirk!” Reid has a maniacal goofball to Warren’s straight man. Show is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.
Family Storytime with Mr. Cliff
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Enjoy delightful stories, songs and snacks at family storytime with Mr. Cliff at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at the Douglas County Libraries’ Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303-7917323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
The Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday, June 24-25 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa. Join us as we celebrate our 20th anniversary rodeo. Schedules and ticket information can be found on www. cowboyupinkiowa.org and new volunteers are always welcome. Join the fun.
The Supreme Court The recent unexpected death of Antonin Scalia has created one of the most charged political events in a generation. With the presidential election cycle in full swing and the future of a divided court hanging in the balance, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Join Active Minds from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June 23, as we examine the dynamics surrounding filling a vacancy on the highest court in the land. We will look at past confirmations to better understand the intricacies of the process. Program takes place at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock. Call 303-6889498 to RSVP. Fiction Festival Novelcon, a fiction festival for book lovers and pop culture enthusiasts of all ages, is an immersive, interactive event where you can dress up as your favorite fictional character and enter the NovelCon Cosplay contest. Event takes place at 6 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Douglas County Libraries’ Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Kiowa Street Fair/Car Show If you enjoy unique shopping, car shows, learning about historic communities, watching your kids have fun, music, mouthwatering food or just socializing with old and new friends, the eighth annual Kiowa Street Fair/Car Show is the place to be. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in Kiowa. To be a vendor, or to reserve your spot to show off your car, contact Michelle or Kim at 303-621-2366. Open Saddle Series Cowboy Up Kiowa presents its second Open Saddle series. The 2016 Gymkhana schedule is Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an 11:30 a.m. start. Sunday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 1 p.m. start. Saturday, Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 1 p.m. start. Walking Tour
Physical comedian Reid Belstock and juggling ace Warren Hammond perform their new show
The Castle Rock Historical Society plans a walking tour of historic Castle Rock at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets. Tour will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Group and bike tours are available by reservation. Call 303-814-3164 or email museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.
come into contact with during pollination. Though bee populations have been rising since 2010, such a dramatic loss concerns Horvath because bees pollinate up to one-third of a typical human’s diet. A large loss of bees can also increase the frequency of carbon footprints when farmers ship bees cross-country for pollination. Despite these challenges, Horvath is
optimistic about the future of Beehive Chocolates. In addition to a new kitchen, the company plans to expand beyond farmers’ markets into groceries and boutique shops. And unlike hobbies or interests that dwindle over time, Horvath’s passion doesn’t show signs of vanishing. “I find I cling on to a lot of things and let go (of them) every so often,” he said. “This never really faded away.”
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Natural-gas estimate far too low, officials say Figure skyrockets, based on drilling data, research By Dan Elliott Associated Press Western Colorado has 40 times more natural gas than previously thought, but an immediate boom is unlikely because of low gas prices, government and industry experts said on June 8. The U.S. Geological Survey said the Mancos Shale formation in Colorado’s Piceance Basin holds about 66.3 trillion cubic feet of gas, up from 1.6 trillion estimated in 2003. USGS cited data from commercial drilling companies and new research for the revision. A trillion cubic feet of natural gas is enough to heat 15 million homes for a year, the U.S. Energy Department says. David Ludlam, executive director of the West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association, said he doesn’t expect a rush to drill in western Colorado because current natural gas prices are too low. If prices rise significantly, companies would likely begin drilling, he said. The U.S. also needs more facilities to export natural gas to Pacific nations to help make the Colorado gas competitive, Ludlam said, citing the proposed Jordan Cove Liquid Natural Gas terminal at Coos Bay, Oregon. The Piceance Basin, which spans much of western and northwestern Colorado, already has multiple well sites, pipelines and processing plants in place from a previous round of drilling in a shallower formation, Ludlam said.
Much of the basin is federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and getting approval from the BLM to drill is often more difficult than getting private landowners to agree, said Kathleen Sgamma of the Western Energy Alliance, an industry group. “I hope with this reassessment the government understands that indeed the Mancos Shale is an important formation that should be developed responsibly,” she said. Neither BLM nor USGS officials immediately returned calls on June 8. The new estimate could mean the Piceance Basin has the second-largest natural gas reserves in the country, after the Marcellus Shale formation in Pennsylvania and neighboring states, Ludlam said. USGS says the Marcellus has 84 trillion cubic feet of gas. More important than the volume of the reserves is the cost of extracting them, said Porter Bennett, an energy analyst and president of Ponderosa Advisors in Denver. Bennett said the Piceance Basin has traditionally had high drilling costs, but Ludlam said the next wave of energy companies with leases in the area likely would have lower costs than previous operators. Drilling companies will use hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to recover the gas from the Mancos Shale, Ludlam said. Fracking uses a mix of water, sand and chemicals under high pressure to force open underground formations and release oil and gas. Opponents say fracking poses a risk to public health and the environment but the industry says it is safe.
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June 16, 2016
Colorado Community Media wins dozens of awards Colorado Community Media won more than 30 Colorado Press Association awards — including General Excellence in Advertising among large-circulation weekly newspapers — at the recent state convention in Lakewood. Also in the large-circulation weekly cat-
egory, Ann Macari Healey took first place in serious column writing and Mike DiFerdinando was awarded first for best education story for his project, “Taking care of our schools,” about the state of Douglas County School District’s capital needs. Other awards in the large-circulation category went to: • Scott Andrews, six first places and two second places in advertising categories • Brandon Eaker, first place, Best Small Space Ad
• Chris Michlewicz, second place, Best Health Enterprise Story, “Alpaca ranch opens greener pastures” • Christy Steadman and Jennifer Smith, second place, Best Feature Story, “Twilight of the WWII Generation” • Jim Benton, second place, Best Sports Event Story, “Jaguars claim first baseball title,” and second place, Best Sports Story, “Trainers keep athletes moving” In smaller-circulation weekly categories, awards went to:
• Jim Benton, first place, Best Sports Event Story, “Horschel wins BMW” • Scott Gilbert, first place, Best Headline Writing • Jim Benton, Chris Rotar, Ben Wiebesiek, first place, Best Editorial Special Section, fall sports preview • Stephanie Dyke, first place, Best News Page design, and second place, Best Feature Page design Brief continues on Page 7
Freedom brings responsibility. This Independence Day, give our streams a break. Not only are personal fireworks a fire danger, but also, their waste poses a threat to our waterways when not disposed of properly. Summer days in Colorado often bring flashing rain and thunderstorms that quickly wash away waste on streets and parking lots, sending them straight to the nearest stream. What isn’t collected and thrown away after the celebration may be gone before you know it. Take the time this holiday and clean up after yourself. Local stormwater agencies are teaming together to bring you this message. We take this so seriously that we posted this ad rather than send you more garbage in the mail. One thing is clear: our creeks, rivers and lakes depend on you.
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If it’s going to be, it’s up to me Over the Memorial Day weekend, as I was visiting family and friends out in Montauk, New York, we stopped by the local grocery store to pick up some things for the weekend picnic and barbecue. It was a perfect beach day, the weather was phenomenal and the morning sun was already melting away the remnants of spring. As expected, the grocery store was packed with other people who had made the trek out to the easternmost tip of Long Island for the weekend. As we maneuvered through the mayhem and crowd while maneuvering our cart to avoid other shoppers, children, and display cases, I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation between a bread vendor and a local regular customer. The customer and the vendor were discussing how busy the store was and how it was just the beginning of the summer season. And the vendor, with a big smile of genuine gratitude and appreciation on his face, looked at the customer and said, “We wait for this all year don’t we?” This was the time of the year when local businesses make their money. Tourists pour into town from Memorial Day through Labor Day and the shops, restaurants, bars, and area attractions wait all year to capitalize on this season. It’s kind of like our ski
towns here in Colorado, although many of the ski areas and towns are also awesome in the summertime as well — some may argue even better than the winter. I couldn’t help but think about the vendor’s comment, “We wait for this all Michael Norton year, don’t we?” And I wondered if there was WINNING something I wait for WORDS all year too. Is there a season that I wait for? Is there an event I wait for? Is there a person I am waiting for? And if I am waiting, why am I waiting? Shouldn’t I be doing something to maximize my potential or pursue other opportunities, challenges or adventures while I am waiting? When it comes to certain things I can be extremely patient. However, when it comes to waiting for something else to happen in order for me to achieve success or accomplish a task, I am not very patient at all. By putting my success in the hands of another person, a season or event, I am leaving my
success to chance rather than being the driver and force that determines whether I succeed or fail. And as that old saying goes, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” And with an attitude of “If it’s to be, it’s up to me,” we can hold ourselves accountable for taking the actions necessary to control our own success and destiny instead of waiting for and maybe even blaming outside sources or influences when we miss out on an opportunity. The time to pursue our goals and dreams is now. Not after the summer, not after the kids go back to school, not after the election, not after the holidays, not just at the New Year, but now and I mean right now. So what are you waiting for? If it was a nudge, I hope this was it. If it was something more I would love to hear all about it or help you set a path toward achieving your goals and dreams. You can email me at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we live life with an attitude of “If it’s to be, it’s up to me” 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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New cycle Avoiding raindrops in mandates stormy political season changes in Wake me up when it’s all over. But it never will be over, will it? I portfolio promised I wouldn’t write about Nobody wants to be left behind. Everyone wants their investments to grow. However, current market conditions are tricky and consistent results from traditional allocations are long gone. InvesPatricia Kummer tors will need to be nimble to stay FINANCIAL or their STRATEGIES ahead accounts may fall behind. Investment strategies designed during monetary easing are due for an overhaul. Things are different now. The Federal Reserve Board is moving toward higher interest rates designed to tighten the money supply. Asset classes that performed well during Quantitative Easing will not likely hold up as well when the Fed raises rates, pushing down potential growth. Hence the beginning of the new monetary cycle warrants a portfolio update. Many investors are frustrated that returns have been stagnant after a down year in 2015. We got spoiled when the Feds were fueling the economy with free money that was pushing markets higher without sustainable economic growth. We are paying for that now and the outlook is rather cloudy. Therefore, portfolio changes may be in order to keep ahead of future inflation and earn something north of a bank account without too much risk. That is a great recipe, but needs ingredients hard to come by. Since historical returns are not a predictor of future results, it is hard to evaluate what investments will do well going forward. The world has changed and what worked in the past may have a very different outcome now. Those willing to take Kummer continues on Page 9
Wake me up when it’s all over. But it never will be over, will it? I promised I wouldn’t write about the election again. I lied. The day after the election, the loser’s party will Craig Marshall Smith start carping about something that the QUIET said the DESPERATION winner night before. The carping may begin, but it will be no match for what is going on now. I went to my doctor and said, “Doc, it hurts when I hit my head with a hammer.” And he said, “Stop hitting your head with a hammer. That will be $500. Pay on your way out.” The daily news is hitting my head with a hammer. I am spending far too much time with a man named Wolf. But I like the Wolf Man. He has absolutely no sense of humor, but he gets the job done without waving his hands all around or punching the air. The candidates wave their arms around and punch the air. Maybe you saw or heard that Wolf confused “Purple Rain” with “Purple Haze” when Prince died. Something’s happening here. The sitting president is looking a little better and better every day. And you know why? It’s because of what the sequel is going to look like. It will either be bombastic or competent but bland. One way or another, my life won’t change very much. It never does, really. Friends of mine were going to move to Canada if Reagan was elected. Others were going to move to Canada if Clinton or Obama was elected. A lot of people were affected during those presidencies. I wasn’t. Oh, affirmative action may have limited my job mobility.
the election again. I lied. But I retired in a college town in Colorado, didn’t I? Not a college town in North Carolina, or worse, Mississippi. I know I would have befriended good people back there — down there — and I probably could have found a good dachshund. But Colorado never embarrasses me. And that’s saying something. Hickenlooper is our best governor since Lamm. Hickenlooper has a book out. “The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics.” The title on the cover was handwritten. I think it’s a reflection of Hickenlooper’s approach to things. Thoreau said, “Simplify, simplify.” Some (former) governors are in prison, or were disgraced in office. Not this guy. And no one is bashing him because he married a woman who is 26 years younger than he is. If you fall in love, you fall in love, unless it’s your 13-year-old first cousin once removed. Jerry Lee Lewis will be 81 in September. I don’t even know what a once removed cousin is, but it sounds like a punch line. I sure wanted to remove one of my cousins. He was slurring his polysyllables at a family reunion. He told my sister that he was a magician. “Look,” he said. “I can make my lap disappear.” He stood up. That was it. The conventions are around the corner. I can’t watch yahoos in red, white and blue stovepipe hats yapping it up. I’ll just play catch-up with the Wolf Man. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
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have eight days after Election Day to “cure” their ballots. For a mail-in election, voters have the option of delivering ballots to a local drop box or sending them through the mail. Regardless of delivery, the barcode on the unopened envelope is scanned into the Statewide Voter Registration System (SCORE), which marks it received. Once the ballot count is completed by election volunteers from both parties, the number of ballots recorded in SCORE is compared with final counts recorded by county voting machines. Three weeks prior to the presentation, the county tested its ballot-tallying machines using test ballots provided by representatives of the two major parties. On May 20, Jill Duvall, chair of the Elbert County Democrats, and Danny Willcox, secretary of the the Republican Central Committee, participated in the Logic and Accuracy (L&A) test of voting equipment. Schroeder explained that during the test, two machines failed to match the hand counts and were replaced with other machines owned by the county. The same group will test the machines at the end of ballot counts and together certify the election. Braun advises voters to track their ballots at the Go Vote Colorado webpage of the Colorado Secretary of State.
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a good way to pull that data out of the record management systems,” Eason said. “What we found to be a more reliable source for that kind of information, it’s also anecdotal, is the local body shop.” The anecdotal estimate Eason obtained during his initial study of the program in 2014 suggested that the number of vehicle accidents involving deer was as high as two per week, but that number could not be assigned to a specific area. Hunters in the program claimed nine deer in 2014, and last year’s count was 14. In addition to controlling the deer population, the program also distributes a majority of the meat to individuals and families in need of assistance in the area. This year a nonprofit organization was created to help with costs. The deer management program was
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a long view and add a bit more risk can find some exciting opportunities. But it is likely not for the faint of heart. Funds for short-term goals may need to hang out in cash and money markets for a while, as markets adjusting to rising rates could be volatile. Other concerns are that slow growth, shrinking world economies and presidential elections add uncertainty making market outlooks unpredictable. Review your portfolio and determine if the amount of risk that may be creeping higher is still appropriate for you. Low interest rates and low stock market returns have forced some investors to seek higher returns, which often incur substantial risk. Determine what your time frame is for each goal. Select short-term, low volatility investments for any funds needed in less than three years. Then you can gradually add balanced, value and dividend growth investments for the three- to seven-year goals. This allows
“You can go to Go Vote Colorado, and you can look up your record, you can see a picture of your (blank) ballot … It will tell you when your ballot was received,”
originally set up to run without any taxpayer funding, and for the first two years the volunteer hunters paid for all the costs including state hunting licenses, gas to have the meat processed and required equipment. “The program requires participating hunters to have dedicated arrows that are marked in a certain way, so if a deer is running around town with an arrow sticking out of it, we can clearly identify whether that came from within our program and specifically who within our program,” Eason said. Additionally, the creation of a nonprofit entity also creates a vehicle for potential corporate donors to support the program while receiving a tax deduction. Bow hunters interested in participating may learn more about the program at an informal meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 18 at the Rattlesnake Fire Station at 46220 Coal Creek Drive, Parker. Applications must be received by July 1. Additional information may be found on the Town of Elizabeth’s website, townofelizabeth.org.
your longest-term goals to carry the highest potential returns. Risk is often mitigated over longer periods of time of 10 years or more. This is also the time period you need to be more concerned about loss of purchasing power due to inflation, rather than short-term performance. Meet with your advisor to discuss a more active or dynamic approach to taking advantage of adjustments that occur in prices when markets are miscalculated. Long-term core strategies should remain for the bulk of your assets, but additional exposure to certain asset classes that benefit from moving markets may help give your accounts a fresh start. 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 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
she said. “It’s a pretty slick deal that you can do yourself.” Voters can also find out if their ballot was accepted or rejected, register to vote,
change party affiliations and change their address on the site. A link to www.GoVoteColorado.com is posted on the county’s website.
Methodist church hosts summer free lunch program Staff report For the fourth summer in a row, Elizabeth United Methodist Church is sponsoring Sackit!, a free sack-lunch program. The church, located at 724 E. Kiowa Ave., will offer sack lunches 11:30
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Cowboy Landon Mecham looks down from the chutes at 939 Ridiculousness his draw for the saddle bronc ride at the Elizabeth Stampede on June 4. Mecham and fellow cowboy Chase Bennett drove eight hours from Utah to ride in the eight second event. Photos by Rick Gustafson
The horse is anticipating just as you are. The older they get, the more aware they are of what they’re about to do. ” — Landon Mecham, Rodeo cowboy
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“Traveling on the circuit, it’s a lot of long hours driving, a lot of time, late nights,” Mecham said. “It’s a lot of fun being on the road with good friends.” Mecham and Bennett, among the thousands of cowboys who hope to compete on the rodeo circuit each year, are ingrained in a way of life that has them loving the dirt and hurt that inevitably comes with the job, always dreaming of the big wins that make the journey worth it. To prepare for his ride at the Elizabeth Stampede, Mecham sits in his saddle on the floor of the competitors’ tent, toes in the stirrups, legs extended, his left hand grasping the hack rein attached to a heavy-duty halter lying between his feet. Eyes closed, he rocks back in the saddle. “You just go through your routine every time,” he said. “Everybody’s different. Some guys need to get pumped up; some guys like to stay more relaxed. You find where you perform your best and just try and get there every time.” Outside the tent, steer wrestling has ended. Country music fills the arena, and the crowd packing the grandstand cheers for rodeo clown J.W. Winklepleck’s giveaway of a pair of Justin boots. Images of dancing spectators competing for the boots flash across the Jumbotron until the camera zooms in on the winner, a gyrating woman in a fuchsia T-shirt. The time has come for Mecham to make his way to the chutes, the pen holding the bronc called 939 Ridiculousness that he will ride. “It’s pretty well routine if everything goes right,” Mecham said. “You sit down in there; the horse doesn’t give you no fits. You don’t want to be in the chute any longer than you have to. The horse is anticipating just as you are. The older they get, the more aware they are of what they’re about to do.”
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Bucking horse 939 Ridiculousness goes vertical. Landon Mecham’s score of 77.5 earned him a tie for a fourth place overall at the Elizabeth Stampede the first weekend in June. Mecham began his rodeo career as a way of life, growing up around rodeos, rodeo cowboys and ranch hands. He began mutton bustin’ (sheep riding) as a boy and progressed to calves. Following a short stint of riding bulls in high school, he found his niche riding saddle broncs. “Tropic, Utah, is where I’m from,” he said. “My parents did rodeo. My dad was a team roper. He rode bulls in his younger years, and then he was a pickup man. My mom was a rodeo secretary in Utah at amateur rodeos.” Like Mecham, 8-year-old Boedy Lambert of Wiggins, Colorado, is growing up in the rodeo culture. His father, Ricky Lambert, travels the circuit as a tie-down roper and brought his son to the Stampede in Elizabeth the first week in June. Boedy has been competing as a breakaway roper since age 5 and plans to start riding bulls next summer.
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Here is a quick run-down of some of the terms used in the rodeo world:
Bronc rein (hack rein) — a thick, single rein (rope) attached to the saddle bronc’s halter
Added money — purse money added to entry fees by the rodeo committee
Chute — the pen holding a bull or bronc where the rider mounts for his ride
Barrier (calf roping) — a rope stretched across the front of the box from which the roper or steer wrestler’s horse emerges; the rope is attached to the steer or calf giving
Dally (team roping) — a turn at the end of the rope around the saddle horn after the animal is caught Header (team roping) — the rider who ropes the front of the steer
“I’m going to do miniature bulls at the Circle A Rodeo next year,” he said from the back of his horse. At the north end of the arena, Mecham calls for the start of his saddle bronc ride with a nod of his head. The gateman opens the Medved Auto chute door and 939 Ridiculousness bucks and takes a stutter step, jumping vertically with his head down. The change in direction briefly knocks Mecham out of rhythm. Mecham squares his body and keeps his feet moving and 939 Ridiculousness bucks steadily throughout the remaining six seconds of the ride. When the buzzer sounds, the pickup man rides in and helps Mecham from the horse. “The eight seconds … is like a sprint, it’s like a 100-yard sprint is what I would compare it to,” Mecham said. “When you’re first learning, there is quite a bit of adrenaline factor there
Heeler (team roping) — the rider who ropes the steer by its hind feet after the header turns the steer Hazer (steer wrestling/bulldogging) — a cowboy who rides beside a steer on the opposite side of the steer wrestler to keep the steer running straight and close to the contestant’s horse Pickup man — a mounted cowboy who helps the rider off a bronc when the ride is completed, removes the flank strap from the bronc, and leads
it all gathered mentally. The more you do it, the more you’re able to stay controlled.” Two judges score Mecham’s ride, evaluating both horse and rider from one to 25 for a combined 100 possible points. “There’s an expression, you always try to be 90, because that’s pretty much a winning score,” Mecham said. “One hundred would be perfect, in a perfect world — that’s kind of impossible. There’s always going to be a flaw somewhere in something. To be in the 90s is where you strive to be every time.” Mecham’s ride earns him 77.5, enough to put him in a tie for fourth place out of the 36 saddle bronc riders who competed in the Stampede over the weekend. His traveling partner Chase Bennett’s score of 82 earns him third place. The following week, Mecham and Bennett travel to rodeos in Idaho, Utah and back to Colorado for the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo in Cortez. Mecham’s paycheck for the night totals $366. And when asked if it is worth it, he said: “Definitely, I don’t know what I’d rather be doing if I wasn’t doing this.”
it out of the arena Re-ride — a second ride that may be granted by the judges if the rider is “fouled” on the chutes or if the horse fails to buck hard enough to give the rider a fair chance Rank — a bull or bronc that is difficult to ride Rowel — a circular, notched portion of a spur; in bareback and saddle bronc competitions, rowels are dull and loose to roll over the horse’s hide; bull-riding rowels are dull and
loosely locked to help the bull rider stay on Score — the length of the head start given to the steer or calf in timed events Slack — competitors who draw “slack” ride either late at night or early in the morning; a reflection of a limited number of slots during a rodeo performance, not a reflection of a rider’s ability or ranking Sources: Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Cowboy Way
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Art Encounters pieces to appear in Douglas County Douglas County art lovers will be seeing results of the 2016 Art Encounters program appearing at public venues throughout the county. Among the Sonya Ellingboe first is “Touching Sound,” SONYA’S an interacSAMPLER tive sculpture by Maureen Hearty, installed at the James H. Larue Library in Highlands Ranch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Sculpted aluminum pipes with different tones, based on diameter and length, invite the viewer to create a sound picture. Hearty also has an exhibit of her work at Hudson Gardens this summer. (Admission is free.) `52’ gets underway Highlands Ranch sculptor Shohini Ghosh opens an exhibit of her work at Littleton Museum on June 24, the result of a commitment to create one new piece a week for one year, in the style of “Au premier coup,” each stroke is final. The 52 pieces represent people in various poses, in quiet moments. She will speak about her process on Aug. 4 at the museum (7 p.m.) and the exhibit is open during museum hours. About `Centennial’ The Highlands Historical Society will hear a lecture about “James Michener’s Fictional Geography of Colorado” at 7 p.m. on June 20 by John Dietz, who taught geography at the University of Northern Colorado
for 35 years. He taught Colorado geography, which led to an interest in Michener’s book “Centennial.” He used the book for summer workshops and lectures around the state. (There is no specific model town for Centennial, but the author combined events and personalities.) Dietz’s daughter, Molly, her husband, Jamie, and their children live in Highlands Ranch. The lecture will be at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Members free, a $2 donation suggested for visitors. Register: constantcontacts@ thehrhs.org. Nature walks as inspiration “Create Your Map of Nature” is a series of 2½ -hour introductory-level walks for adults at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, with naturalist Pam Roth O’Mara. Observe, listen, learn, draw, paint, journal as you see the park’s inhabitants and plantings: June 18-23 Northern Wildlife Area; June 28 East Trail; July 23 Southern Lakes. Fees: $19 to $49. Contact: victorias@sspr.org. Ridgegate Summer Beats Free concerts are held on the third Thursdays in June and July at Prairie Sky Park, 9381 Crossington Way, Lone Tree. Presented by South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Activities begin at 5 p.m., band plays at 6 p.m. June 16: The Tom Petty Project; July 21: Mostly Harmless. Entertainment, fitness games, food trucks, art activities. Bring blanket, lawn chairs, kids. `Big Wonderful’ The “Big Wonderful” will be at Geneva Lake Park, 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton, from 2 to 8 p.m. on June 2425. Entertainment, flea market, beer
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garden, food trucks, lawn games, arts and crafts. Free admission, donation $5 for bands suggested. History lecture The Englewood Historic Preservation Society’s June meetings will present David Gilbert and Reed Underwood at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. on June 27, speaking about the “Alexander Industries film and aircraft company and the big fire of 1928.” The afternoon program will be at the Englewood Library, in the Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway; the evening lecture will be at Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway. See historicenglewood.org.
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Bonnie and Shawn Stugar of Colorado Springs take a pre-race selfie. Photo by Paul DiSalvo
Cycling festival miles of fun Elephant Rock event brings out participants of all ages, skill levels
Castle Rock resident and Douglas County High School graduate Paula Dutenshoeffer rides an Elliptigo with her family on the eightmile family course on June 5 at the Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival in Castle Rock. Photo by Jim Benton
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival ushers in the cycling season in Colorado every June. There were an estimated 6,000 participants June 5 for the 29th annual Elephant Rock that started and finished at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Riders were on mountain and road bikes, recumbent and tandem bikes and other contraptions. Partakers of all ages could choose from one of five courses depending on their abilities. Many participants rode on either the 100-mile Century course or the 62-mile Metric Century over the rolling hills and countryside. There was also a 40-mile road course, a 27-mile gravel course and the 8-mile family course. “Since it started, it has essentially been sort of the every-man’s ride, so we have courses for everybody,” said Scot Harris, who has been the event director for all 29 years. “It’s always been kind of the kickoff to the season. “This year’s participation is almost identical to last year, which is going to be just a hair shy of 6,000, but we haven’t got the actual numbers of registrants from today (June 5). Our record year was in the mid-7,000s. It flattened out a little in the past five years but it is still the largest cycling event in the Rocky Mountain region. Our first year was 1,200 participants so it’s grown steadily.” Paula Dutenhoeffer, a Castle Rock resident and Douglas County High School graduate, toured the family course with her husband Troy and children. She also drew a lot of attention because she was riding an Ellip-
tigo bike, which combines the motion of an indoor elliptical trainer with the outdoor mobility of a traditional bike. “We got comments the whole course,” Troy Dutenhoeffer said. “Kids dragging behind would go `Wow, what was that?’ And then their dad was
going, `We’ve got to get mom one of those.’ ” Plantar fasciitis forced Paula Dutenhoeffer to get an Elliptigo. “I used to run and I ended up with plantar fasciitis,” she said. “I’ve had it for two years now and running is done
for me. The Elliptigo still gives me that feeling of running, but with my aching feet it will let me keep up with my kids on their bikes. It’s kind of a nice hybrid for me.” Tom Danielson, a Longmont resident and Cinch Cycling owner who once finished eighth overall in the Tour de France, rode the 100-mile course at the Elephant Rock and said he has seen a change in cycling over the past few years. “The sport over the last years has grown a lot, but it is changing,” Danielson said. “Initially, it grew a lot in the racing and the race community and then there was this shift where it wasn’t the racers buying the bikes and participating in cycling. It ended up being that working person who has a job or owns a business or is a pretty high-level professional that is participating. “You really see it here at the Elephant Rock, where it’s 1,000 times bigger than the general race, but the cool thing is the mentality is the same. People love the challenge. You need a start line and finish line and then a goal in between it, and that’s what these people love. You have to be content with yourself and the challenge.” Danielson said Elephant Rock is an event that makes cycling special. “Whether it’s the time or a position or overall performance, you are always a champion when you cross the finish line, and that part of the sport is what makes cycling special,” he said. Harris saw a new generation, along with longtime participants, in this year’s Elephant Rock. “We probably have 2,000 people ride the 100-mile course, so it’s a real variety of riders,” he said. “We have people that rode that first year that have kids and now have been back on their bikes and jump in after 20 years. And we have people that have ridden every single one.”
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Ongoing Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail. com Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association 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 303-646-5456. 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 Elizabeth (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 12:303 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, 720-6389770, and Karen, 303-2433658, 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 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org. The Outback Express is a public transit service pro-
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vided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents 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- 5414275. 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-Franktown-ElizabethPaper-Crafting-Club/ Clubs continues on Page 14
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Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth
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 303-814-2863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff.org.
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Thursday, July 21, 5-8pm — Mostly Harmless
Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center RidgeGate is again proud to sponsor Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace– an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Performances range from bluegrass to jazz, and everything in between. Check out the schedule and buy tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
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24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www.vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-4352560 for questions. VFW Post 4266, serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Go to www. vfwpost4266.org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.
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El Paso County - Have you been told that exercise will help your knee arthritis pain? Well... has it helped? If it hasn’t, one local doctor has a very good reason why. Not only that - he says if you are trying to exercise with knee arthritis - you might be making a HUGE mistake. Sounds crazy? Yes it does. In fact, I thought it was a ridiculous thing to say. That is until I talked to some of his patients who gave him rave reviews. Many said he completely changed their life. When they first came to the office, their knee arthritis pain was so bad they could barely walk and were scheduled for total knee replacement surgery. In a relatively short period of time, they cancelled surgery and are enjoying their lives again. Why is exercising a HUGE mistake and what does this doctor recommend that is helping so many knee arthritis sufferers who come to see them from all over the state? His name is Dr. Swanson MD. Dr. Swanson is a Medical doctor and head of arthritis treatment at Osteo Relief Institute in Colorado Springs, CO. Double Edged Sword Dr. Swanson says that exer-
cising with knee arthritis is a double edged sword. It is true, your knee joints need motion to be healthy. And lack of motion can be very detrimental. Without motion joints become “sick.” And in theory exercising should help knee arthritis. But here is the BIG problem: Knee arthritis is condition that dries up the lubricating fluids in your knee. It also changes the joint surface and creates bone spurs. Because of these changes - exercising on an arthritic knee can cause more swelling, more pain and more arthritic changes. Imagine driving your car without any oil. What happens? The engine parts scrape together and wear out. You can’t simply drive your car more and make it better. And in many cases - you simply can’t just exercise your knee and make it better, either. What’s the answer? In a car it’s simple - put in more oil. And then make sure the oil level is correct and it is changed when necessary. With your knee joints - it is a little more complicated. The major lubricating fluid in your knee joint is called synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the fluid that “dries up” when you suffer with arthritis.
Making Knee Arthritis Pain Worse: Research has discovered that people are suffering with arthritis much younger than expected. Making the right treatment choices now can possibly stop the progression and eliminate the pain.
But there is good news: Now doctors can inject one of the building blocks of synovial fluid directly into your knee joint. This building block of synovial fluid is called hyaluronic acid. And when hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the knee joint, many experts believe it helps lubricate the joint. Some say it is like squirting oil on a rusty door hinge. This allowed the knee joint to glide more smoothly and often reduces or even eliminates pain.
And here is the most important part: Now that the joint is lubricated and can move with less or no pain - specific exercises can be a tremendous help. That’s why the doctors (when patients qualify) treat knee arthritis patients with hyaluronic acid injections FIRST and then prescribe a very specific rehabilitation and exercise program specially developed to help knee arthritis pain. This comprehensive knee arthritis pain program is called, “P.A.C.E.” and has been getting wonderful results. So what is the HUGE mistake? If you suffer with knee arthritis and are exercising and the pain is either not getting better - or getting worse - you may be making a mistake. You may actually be making things worse. And that’s the last thing you want to do. What are the two “smart moves?” If you have knee arthritis pain, look into viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid. In many cases treatment with hyaluronic acid followed by a specific rehabilitation or exercise program can get results when everything else has failed. In fact, it is not uncommon to get pain relieve just from the hyaluronic acid treatments alone - without doing any rehabilitation or exercising at all. And the results can be dramatic. If you are thinking about giv-
ing hyaluronic acid treatments a try - this is VERY IMPORTANT: In our opinion the doctor you choose should use advanced imaging technology such as fluoroscopy to guide the injections and make sure the hyaluronic acid goes where it is supposed to. Laser guided digital imaging is one of the best technologies to guide injections. Research shows that without fluoroscopy, doctors miss the joint space up to 30% of the time. Obviously, if the joint space is missed - the treatment cannot work. If you have already had viscosupplementaion without this advanced imaging technology and it did not work - you may want to give it another try with a doctor who uses this cutting edge technique to get the best results possible. So, if you suffer with knee arthritis pain, talk to a specialist about viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid especially if exercise is not working or making things worse. And make sure the doctor you choose works in a state-of-the-art medical facility and uses advanced fluoroscopic imaging (Like laser guided digital imaging) to guide the injections to make sure the treatments have the best chance to work. For more information on viscosupplementation for knee arthritis or to get a free screening to see if this treatment is right for you, one of the specialists at Osteo Relief Institute can be reached at 719323-6612.
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(ORI) - The clock is ticking. There is only 48 hours to go. If you suffer with knee arthritis pain and would like to get a risk free knee pain screening to see if the experts at Osteo Relief Institute in Colorado Springs, CO can help you with their extremely popular knee pain relief program read this right now. Here is why: For the past several years, the experts at Osteo Relief Institute have been literally swarmed with knee arthritis sufferers looking for relief. Nearly all these knee pain sufferers chose Osteo Relief for one reason - their top-notch knee pain relief program featuring viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid and specially designed rehabilitation program. The Secret To Success? The experts at Osteo Relief Institute believe one of the biggest reasons for their success is the fact that they have some of the best technology money can buy. Laser Guided Digital Imaging The clinic uses extremely advanced imaging equipment that allows them to see directly into the knee joint that they are treating. This advanced imaging is called, “Laser Guided Digital Imaging” and many experts believe is the difference between success and failure with this knee pain treatment. And probably the best thing about this technology is that is has allowed the experts at Osteo Relief Institute to get results with knee pain when so many others have failed. What Is This Treatment? This treatment is viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid (HA). Those are big medical terms that basically means this... When you have knee arthritis - the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) in your knee joint dries up. This means instead of gliding smoothly - your bones start to rub
and grind against each other. This causes a little pain in the beginning - but over time the pain steadily gets worse until it is excruciating. Hyaluronic acid works so well because it is like “joint oil.” It is a natural substance and is one of the natural building blocks of the synovial fluid that lubricates your knee. Scientists and researchers discovered this natural building block to synovial fluid in the rooster’s comb - that big red thing on top of the roosters head. It is extracted from the roosters comb, purified and concentrated. When it is injected directly into your knee joint, it is like squirting oil on a rusty door hinge. Hyaluronic acid allows your joints to glide more smoothly eliminating a lot of the rubbing, grinding and pain. Why You Should Try This Even If You’ve Already Had Similar Treatments Without results... “We have been able to help so many knee pain sufferers - even many who have already tried other injections like Synvisc, Supartz, Orthovisc and even Hyalgan. We use special and very advanced low-dose video fluoroscopy imaging called “Hologic Digital Imaging” so we can see right into the joint. This allows us to put the Hyaglan exactly where is needs to be. Studies show doctors doing joint injections without fluoroscopy miss the joint up to 30% of the time.” said the director of Arthritis Treatment at Osteo Relief Institute. Osteo Relief Institute is a state of the art medical facility offering only the best technology. And that’s not all - Osteo Relief Institute has a complete knee relief program called “P.A.C.E.” to make sure you get the most pain relief and the best possible results from treatment. “Every case is individual.
lief Institute can only accept a limited amount of new patients each month for this screening. And because of the demand, we can only guarantee you a spot if you call within the next 48 hours. If you are suffering in pain - make the call right now so you can make your appointment today. Why not take 20 minutes for your risk free screening to discover how you may be able to end your knee arthritis pain? So call 719-323-6612 right Successful Treatment - Hyalgan Failed Treatment - the injection now and find out if the exbeing precisely injected directly into (and Hyalgan) misses the joint the knee joint using Hologic digital perts at Osteo Relief Institute space. Research shows this ocimaging. Advanced imaging alcurs up to 30% of the time without can help you like they have lows treatments to be as precise as the use of holistic digital imaging already helped thousands of possible. Hyalgan can lubricate the to guide the injection. This is why others in your community. joint and decrease pain. Hyalgan may not have worked for And here’s something you. really important - Hyaluronic acid treatments and the P.A.C.E program are covered by Some patients get quite a bit of re- pain. most insurance and Medicare. To lief right away - others take a little But You Must Do This schedule your risk free screenmore time. But most have been exRIGHT NOW tremely happy and the results usuThe specialists at Osteo Re- ing. ally last for at least 6 months. Patients who were suffering for years If You Can Answer Yes - You Are with bad knee pain are getting Eligible For A Knee Arthritis their lives back... going for walks again and exercising. It’s amazing Screening With The Experts At to see. They tell all their friends Osteo Relief Institute that’s why we are swarmed. I can’t tell you how many patients have Do you have pain and osteoarthritis (arthritis) of cancelled their total knee replacethe knee? ment surgeries.” added one of the doctors. Have you tried other treatments such as How To Get It NSAIDS and other anti-inflammatory medicaIf you have knee pain, the doctors and staff would like to invite tions without success? you for a risk free screening to see Have you already tried viscosupplementation if you are a candidate for Hyalgan treatments and the P.A.C.E pro(Hyalgan, Supartz, Synvisc) without satisfactory gram. results? All you have to do is call 719323-6612 right now and when the If you answered yes to any of these questionsscheduling specialist answers the call Osteo Relief Institute and schedule your risk free phone tell her you would like your knee pain screening 719-323-6612 free “Knee Pain Screening.” Your screening will only take about 25-30 minutes... you will get all your questions answered and leave knowing if you have possibly Non-Surgical Spine Pain, Neuropathy, And Joint Arthritis Treatment found the solution to your knee