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Theodore Serier enjoys some ice cream during the June 15 Elizabeth Main Street Fair. The event planned and sponsored by the Elizabeth Brewery includes food and beverage vendors and live music, and plans are to hold the event each Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Fridays come alive with Elizabeth celebrations Main Street is center of weekly activities offering food, drinks, music

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The hum of conversations, blending with the bluegrass music provided by the band Old Fuss and Feathers, attracted a crowd to Elizabeth’s Main Street on June 15.

The June 15 event organized by the Elizabeth Brewery is dupli-

cated each Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. along Main Street.

Emily Briggs, a member of the family establishing the Elizabeth Brewery, said the town of Elizabeth asked the brewery owners to start this event.

“The city wanted to have an event each Friday along Main Street to bring people to the area,” she said. “They wanted us to have beer and wine vendors now, with the goal for Elizabeth Brewery to eventually be the beer vendor.

“The town asked us to try to put this event together. We contacted

some vendors and held it for the first time June 1. We have new vendors this week and we see it growing. The plan is to hold the event each Friday, June through Aug. 31. The event opens at 4 p.m. each Friday and the band starts plays at 6.”

On June 15, the tents of vendors offering items like beer, wine, ice cream and food as well as local honey and other products lined the perimeter of the grounds.

Commissioner primary too close to call Recount is possible, but more votes need to be counted STAFF REPORT

The Republican primary race for the District 2 Elbert County commissioner seat remained too close to call a day after the June 26 election.

Rick Pettitt held an eight-vote advantage over Anthony Hartsook, with 5,812 votes counted.

Pettitt’s lead of 50.07 percent to 49.93 percent could trigger a recount — but first, there are more ballots to be counted.

Pettitt Pettitt, a Kiowa resident, currently serves as the county treasurer and is the former mayor of Kiowa. Hartsook, who lives in unincorporated Elbert County, is the director of business development for Aspen Communications. Both men are military veterans.

Hartsook

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Primary shows signs of push by Democrats Causes include unaffiliated voters tilting left, Trump energizing Dems, pundits say

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Is a 134,000-vote advantage enough for a “blue wave”?

That’s how much the Democratic votes outpaced the Republicans in the race for governor in the June 26 primary election, according to unofficial results from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. And in the Stapleton first primary in Colorado history to allow unaffiliated voters to cast ballots, they leaned heavily for the Democratic candidates.

It happened in a race with no shortage of polarization — Republican Walker Stapleton and Democrat Jared Polis ran Polis away with their parties’ governor races, Polis winning by nearly 20 percentage points and Stapleton by about 18. With Stapleton touting his support for President Donald Trump and Polis pushing for a 100 percent green-energy state by 2040, the pair

WHAT THEY’VE RAISED Fundraising totals for candidates for three statewide offices based on data from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office in late June: Governor • *Jared Polis, Democrat: $11.5 million • Walker Stapleton, Republican: $2.1 million *Polis has largely self-funded his campaign.

Attorney general • Phil Weiser, Democrat: $1.4 million • George Brauchler, Republican: $360,000 Treasurer • Brian Watson, Republican: $300,000 • Dave Young, Democrat: $100,000 focused their appeal more toward the fringe rather than moderate voters.

Only able to choose one party’s ballot by law, unaffiliated voters turned in more Democratic ballots than Republican ballots by about 25 percentage points — about a 3-to-2 ratio — based on numbers June 27 from the secretary of state.

Democrats also outnumbered Republicans among affiliated voters who participated, showing an advantage of about 6 percentage points.

“I think those two things show us a Democratic intensity right now,” said Dick Wadhams, political strategist and former chair of the Colorado Republican Party.

Asked whether the Democrats’ advantage is due to reactions to President Donald Trump or to state issues, Wadhams said, “I think it goes almost totally to opposition to President Trump within the Democratic Party.”

‘Cause for concern’ In the overall ballot count, unaffiliated voters chose the Democrat ballot over the Republican by about 65,000 — 162,700 to 97,500 — as of mid-afternoon June 27.

Registered Democrats also outpaced registered Republicans by about 53,700 ballots as of that time.

“I just have this feeling that behind some of this increase in numbers might be blowback from the irritation with the constant flow of rhetoric” from Trump, said John Straayer, former professor of political science at Colorado State University.

From immigration issues to the constant “Tweetstorm” bashing various targets, Trump may be sparking opposition that “may be lighting a fire under folks saying ‘I’ve had enough,’” Straayer said.

In some state Senate and state House races, there appears to be a “significant leap” in Democratic votes, with a marginal increase in Republican votes, compared to in 2014, Straayer said.

“How that’ll wash out in the fall, I don’t know, but looking at these numbers, if I were a Republican strategist, I’d be worried,” Straayer said.

Some of the disparity in the votes for governor could be due to the Democrats having a more interesting race, said Eric Sondermann, a Colorado political analyst who founded the Denver communications agency SE2, which does marketing related to public policy and opinion.

And parties out of power “tend to have more momentum,” Sondermann said. “It doesn’t determine what’ll happen in November, but I’d rather be holding the Democratic cards than the Republican cards right now.

“It has to be cause for concern,” he added.

Unaffiliated voters gained the ability to vote in primaries after the passage of Proposition 108 in 2016. They made a sizable showing, but their influence may have only tipped close races — like attorney general for Democrats, or treasurer for Republicans, but not the governor’s race — Sondermann said. It’s difficult to know if unaffiliated voters voted differently from those registered with a party on the respective ballots because of a lack of exit polling, Sondermann said.

Looking to November Primaries on both sides got “pretty ugly,” Straayer said. “And I expect the general election to be equally unattractive.”

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Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. Upcoming classes: July 14, mixed media Brockisms, with Toni Brock; July 28, parentchild class, small totem poles, with Judy Pendleton; Aug. 11, alcohol ink painting, with Candace French; and Sept. 8, pastels, with Kristin Paulson. All teachers are professional artists and members of the Parker Artists Guild. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistsguild.com/classes/youth.

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Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Bingo: 6-9 p.m. July 2 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.

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It remains to be seen whether Polis, the U.S. congressman from Boulder, and Stapleton, current state treasurer, will pivot to more moderate voters, but Straayer outlined the battles the two are likely to fight.

Polis “has talked about free kindergarten and universal health care, so I suspect the Republicans will try to paint Polis as the guy who’s gonna rob your wallet,” Straayer said.

Stapleton and his party are “pretty much locked down” on a “hardcore fiscal conservative posture” that leaves little room for addressing concerns with funding for transportation, higher education, health care, K-12 school and other issues, Straayer said.

Wadhams said neither candidate can afford to keep appealing only to their bases. The candidate who can connect with voters on issues like transportation and education will win, he said.

“I think it’s up for grabs,” Wadhams added.

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His victory “speaks to the power of “It’s delicate to go after,” he said,

“These are two smart guys. I think (Brauchler) is one of the best speakers and debaters in the Republican Party and in the state.”

money and television,” Sondermann said. “No matter how much people talk grassroots, social media, ground game — money and TV still rule.”

Weiser, who pulled an endorsement from Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, may have a formidable fight ahead against 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler, Wadhams said, adding that Colorado has been known to elect governors and attorneys general of opposing parties.

“These are two smart guys,” he said. “I think (Brauchler) is one of the best speakers and debaters in the Republican Party and in the state.”

He was the lead prosecutor in the Aurora theater-shooting case.

For state treasurer, Democratic state Rep. Dave Young, and Republican real-estate CEO Brian Watson, managed the win — Young decisively, Watson thinly — in a race that will carry on with low name recognition.

But, Wadhams said, every treasurer in Colorado for about four decades has either ran for, or been elected to, higher office.

Treasurer may be an “obscure office,” he said, but it may be one to watch for future ambition.

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PRIMARY

County offices. Only the race for sheriff features a Democratic candidate.

Sheriff Republican Timothy Norton, 54.8 percent Troy McCoy, 45.2 percent Democrat Donald Charobee, 100 percent

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The candidate who emerges on the GOP side will be uncontested in the November general election, as there were no Democratic candidates in the primary. The winner will replace Danny Willcox, who has opted not to seek re-election.

Before a winner is named, there could be roughly 100 ballots — primarily military, overseas and unsigned ballots — that still need to be counted, according to Rhonda Braun, county election manager. Results of the election will not be certified and official until July 18.

If the margin of victory remains at less than one-half of 1 percent, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office would order a mandatory recount. If the margin is outside of that threshold, either candidate could request a recount at their own expense.

The following is a look at results in other primary races for Elbert

Assessor Republican Susan Murphy, 51.7 percent Laura Forbes, 48.3 percent Clerk and recorder Republican Dallas Schroeder, 100 percent

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The stage occupied the west end of the grounds with picnic tables set up in front of the stage for those who wanted to enjoy a snack or a drink or just listen to the band. There also were games set up in the open area for children.

“This is the first time we came out to this event,” Parker resident Stephanie McCaray said. “This is a lot of fun.

I bought my kids and they are having a great time running around. I go to church with a friend that told me about it, so we decided to come and check it out. I love Elizabeth and I really enjoy the small-town events like this.”

John Waltham has similar comments.

“I do business with a couple people here in Elizabeth and they told me about this event,” the Denver man said. “I checked it out last week and this week my wife and daughter came with me. It really is such a nice event.

You just don’t find events like this in big cities like Denver. We are enjoying a bite to eat and a couple good beers from the vendors, plus we really like bluegrass music, so this is right up our alley.”

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Parker Cruisers raise record amount for charity Parker Task Force to receive more than $11,000 from annual car show

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Parker Cruisers raised $11,285 for the Parker Task Force in the group’s annual CarFest fundraising event June 10. The amount raised was the most ever in the event’s history.

More than 130 cars, from classic bugs to Shelbys, lined the parking lot of the Parker Public Library on the final day of the Parker Days Festival in the club’s 10th annual event to raise money for charity. All proceeds from registration and sponsorships went to the Parker Task Force in what Jeni Mellott, coordinator of the event, said was the club’s biggest year yet.

“Our goal was to surpass what we raised last year, which we did,” Mellott said. “It’s an organization we all believe in because we’re all just trying to do something good for the community.”

Last year the Parker Cruisers raised about $9,000 for the Parker Task Force.

Most of the money raised came from sponsorship from local businesses, which also found space in the parking lot of the library just east of most of the Parker Days action on Mainstreet.

This year’s gathering was the second time the event was in its new home at the Parker Public Library, away from the Mainstreet site it had occupied in the past.

“I think the momentum has built here over a year and the Parker Cruisers did a great job of getting out there and getting enthusiasm for the event,” said Diane Roth, public relations coordinator for the Parker Task Force.

The Parker Task Force, like many charities, sees a dip in donations in the summer time compared to the amount people donate during the holiday season. The Parker Cruisers CarFest has been one of the main cogs in helping the Parker Task Force operate.

“Honestly, the task force could not survive and operate the way it does

unless the people in the community supported us, and the Parker Cruisers supported us and we can’t thank them enough,” said Diane Roth, public affairs director for the Parker Task Force.

The Parker Task Force is a nonprofit organization that provides shortterm support for people who have hit financial troubles.

No fee was charged for entrance, attracting scores of families and kids from the Parker Days Festival who ogled the club’s proud collection of classic and scrupulously maintained cars. Cars from classic Beetles to Chevrolet Impalas to race cars to even one with a caged turkey in the back for show made up the lineup.

“We always tell people it doesn’t matter what you drive as long as you love it,” Mellott said.

Cars are parked and hoods are popped at the Parker Cruisers 10th annual CarFest for charity. The Cruisers raised an event record amount of more than $11,000 for the Parker Task Force on the final day of Parker Days June 10.

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ACLU to defend woman who wrote immigration message in chalk Shauna Johnson faces potential jail time for actions outside Rep. Ken Buck’s office

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado announced June 25 it will represent a Castle Pines woman charged with second-degree criminal tampering for writing “Stop putting kids in cages” in chalk outside U.S. Rep. Ken Buck’s office in Castle Rock.

“She did no damage and intended no harm, yet she faces an overly zealous criminal prosecution, a hefty fine and even jail time,” Mark Silverstein, ACLU of Colorado legal director, said in a news release.

Shauna Johnson on June 6 visited Buck’s office with her two children, ages 2 and 5, to discuss her opposition to President Trump’s immigration policy of separating children from their parents at the border, according to the ACLU. The ACLU’s news release says Johnson spoke with Buck’s office for 30 minutes, during which his district director defended the policy and called media reports about child detention centers fake news.

Buck said in a June 18 statement: “Separation of children from their parents is devastating, but we cannot allow children to be with adults while

those adults are being detained for potential criminal actions. We need to reform our immigration system so that parents no longer expose their children to danger.”

As Johnson left the office June 6, her daughter dropped a bag of chalk on the ground. Johnson then wrote the message near the building’s entrance, added a cross and signed it from “Jesus.”

She was charged at her home three hours later by a Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office deputy after building management called authorities.

Second-degree criminal tampering is a class 2 misdemeanor that could result in up to a $1,000 fine and three to 12 months in jail.

If Johnson returned to Buck’s office without an appointment, she could also be charged with trespassing.

“Family separation is a moral outrage, and I wanted to express that outrage,” Johnson said. “It never occurred to me that I was doing anything wrong, as I wasn’t damaging any property or blocking any doors. I was just speaking and hoping that my message would appeal to Representative Buck’s humanity and convince him to take action to stop the policy.”

A spokesman for Buck said the office had no comment concerning the charges against Johnson. Her first court date will be Aug. 19. She’ll be represented by Adam Frank of Frank & Salahuddin LLC., ACLU staff attorney Sara Neel and Silverstein.

Building management was not immediately available for comment.

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U.S. approves pot-based drug to treat rare seizures Epidiolex is purified, predictable form of variable ‘CBD’ product

BY MATTHEW PERRONE ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law, despite growing legalization for recreational and medical use.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the medication, called Epidiolex, to treat two rare forms of epilepsy that begin in childhood.

But it’s not quite medical marijuana.

The strawberry-flavored syrup is a purified form of a chemical ingredient found in the cannabis plant — but not the one that gets users high.

It’s not yet clear why the ingredient, called cannabidiol, or CBD, reduces seizures in some people with epilepsy.

British drugmaker GW Pharmaceuticals studied the drug in more than 500 children and adults with hard-to-treat seizures, overcoming numerous legal hurdles that have long stymied research into cannabis.

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duced seizures when combined with older epilepsy drugs.

The FDA has previously approved synthetic versions of another cannabis ingredient for medical use, including severe weight loss in patients with HIV. Epidiolex is essentially a pharmaceutical-grade version CBD oil, which some parents already use to treat children with epilepsy. CBD is one of more than 100 chemicals found in marijuana. But it doesn’t contain THC, the ingredient that gives marijuana its mind-altering effect.

Physicians say it’s important to have a consistent, government-regulated version.

“I’m really happy we have a product that will be much cleaner and one that I know what it is,” said Dr. Ellaine Wirrell, director of the Mayo Clinic’s program for childhood epilepsy. “In the artisanal products there’s often a huge variation in doses from bottle to bottle depending on where you get it.”

Side effects with the drug include diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue and sleep problems.

Several years ago, Allison Hendershot considered relocating her family to Colorado, one of the first states to legalize marijuana and home to a large network of CBD producers and providers. Her 13-yearold daughter, Molly, has suffered from severe seizures since she was

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4 months old. But then Hendershot learned about a trial of Epidiolex at New York University.

“I preferred this to some of those other options because it’s is a commercial product that has gone through rigorous testing,” said Hendershot, who lives in Rochester, New York.

Since receiving Epidiolex, Hendershot says her daughter has been able to concentrate more and has had fewer “drop” seizures — in which her entire body goes limp and collapses.

CBD oil is currently sold online and in specialty shops across the U.S., though its legal status remains murky. Most producers say their oil is made from hemp, a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant that contains little THC and can be legally farmed in a number of states for clothing, food and other uses.

The immediate impact of the June 25 approval on these products is unclear.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb suggested the agency would be scrutinizing CBD products with “uncertain dosages and formulations.”

“We are prepared to take action when we see the illegal marketing of CBD-containing products with serious, unproven medical claims,” Gottlieb said in a statement.

The FDA previously issued warnings to CBD producers that claimed their products could treat specific diseases, such as cancer or Alzheimer’s. Only products that have received formal FDA approval can make such claims, typically requiring clinical trials costing millions.

Most CBD producers sidestep the issue by making only broad claims about general health and well-being.

Industry supporters downplayed the impact of the FDA approval.

“I don’t know a mom or dad in their right mind who is going to change what’s already working,” said Heather Jackson, CEO of Realm of Caring, a charitable group affiliated with Colorado-based CW Hemp, one of nation’s largest CBD companies. “I really don’t think it’s going to affect us much.”

Jackson’s group estimates the

typical family using CBD to treat childhood epilepsy spends about $1,800 per year on the substance.

A GW Pharmaceuticals spokeswoman said the company would not immediately announce a price for the drug, which it expects to launch in the fall.

Wall Street analysts have previously predicted it could cost $25,000 per year, with annual sales eventually reaching $1 billion.

For their part, GW Pharmaceuticals executives say they are not trying to disrupt products already on the market. The company has pushed legislation in several states to make sure its drug can be legally sold and prescribed.

The FDA approval for Epidiolex is technically limited to patients with Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes, two rare forms of epilepsy for which there are few treatments.

But doctors will have the option to prescribe it for other uses.

The new medication enters an increasingly complicated legal environment for marijuana.

Nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Another 20 states allow medical marijuana, but the U.S. government continues to classify it as a controlled substance with no medical use, in the same category as heroin and LSD. Despite increasing acceptance, there is little rigorous research on the benefits and harms of marijuana. Last year a government-commissioned group concluded that the lack of scientific information about marijuana and CBD poses a risk to public health.

Before sales of Epidiolex can begin, the Drug Enforcement Administration must formally reclassify CBD into a different category of drugs that have federal medical approval.

GW Pharmaceuticals makes the drug in the U.K. from cannabis plants that are specially bred to contain high levels of CBD. And the company plans to continue importing the medicine, bypassing onerous U.S. regulations on manufacturing restricted substances.

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Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Dinner: 5:30 p.m. July 9 at Dorothy Wuerfele’s Home.

Elbert Days: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.

Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.

Anime Nights: Watch and discuss anime, snacks provided. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7-9 p.m. at the Kiowa Library; 2nd & 4th Mondays 7-9 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org.

Book Clubs: Sci-Fi/Fantasy book club 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 5:30-6:30 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Kiowa book club 4th Monday of the month 7-8 pm at the Kiowa Library; Elizabeth book club: 3rd Tuesday of the month 7-8 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Brown Bag book club 4th Thursday of the month 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Elbert book club last Thursday of the month at the Elbert Library, Diverse & Rowdy book club 2nd Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30 am at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org

more details. pplibraries.org Knitting & Crocheting Groups: Simla Witty Knitters Tuesdays 3:30-5 pm at the Simla Library; Close Knit Crochet Group Wednesdays 2-3 pm at the Kiowa Library; Hats for the Homeless Thursdays 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org Lawyers at the Library: 6-8 pm 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Elizabeth Library. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. 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. Walkins welcome.

Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. pplibraries.org Movie Night: Popcorn and movie of your choice. Every Friday night 5-7 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Playing Cards: Go fish, slap jack, black jack you name it. Mondays 1-2:30 pm at the Elbert Library; Thursdays 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org

Garden Clubs: All things gardening! Seedy Ladies 4th Monday of the month 1-3 pm at the Elbert Library; Gardeners/Homesteaders 3rd Saturday of the month 11 am-12 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org

STEAM Activities: Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math fun for kids. Mondays 1:30-3 pm, Wednesdays 4:14-5:45 pm and Fridays 4-5:15 pm at the Simla Library; Wednesdays 4-6 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org

GED Preparation & Career Online High School: Get started with GED preparation and coaching throughout the process. COHS allows students 19+ to earn a certified high school diploma. Call 303-646-3416 for

Story Time: Help your little one build literacy skills by interacting with engaging stories, followed by a craft. Kids and adults alike make new friends. Mondays at 2 pm at the Elbert Library; Wednesdays at 10 am at the

Elizabeth Library; Wednesdays at 1:30 pm at the Simla Library; Fridays at 11 am at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Teen Game Night: Enjoy table top and video games. Mondays 5-6 pm at the Simla Library; Thursdays 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library; Fridays 3:30-5 pm at the Elizabeth Library. Want pure competitive gaming? Teen Tournament League every Tuesday 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Trading Card Club: Bring your cards (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering) and have fun. Every Monday 3:30-7 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org

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Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated.

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We Create: Make art and more from old book every Thursday from 4-5 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.

Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Snacks: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.

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Awash in beauty and wonder — that’s just how we roll

J

ennifer, Harry, and I went on a road trip.

Don’t yawn. Yet. We looped from Littleton to Salida to Monte Vista to Durango to Mesa Verde to Telluride to Gunnison to Littleton, and stopped along the way in the 1940s, the 1950s, and the 1960s.

Road trips were common in the 1950s.

Thank or blame President Eisenhower and his authorization of the Interstate Highway System in 1956, although he didn’t do it for fathers, mothers, their kids, or Stuckey’s, but that’s how it turned out.

It was during the Cold War, and Eisenhower thought large cities would be military targets. An interstate highway system would “facilitate their evacuation and ease military maneuvers” (Wikipedia).

Stop yawning. This is meaningful, if you care about traveling without going through security checkpoints and being told to take off your shoes.

I have a few tips: Go with someone you love (as I did), or don’t go. It’s hour after hour, and no amount of beautiful

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scenery — and that’s what Colorado amounts to — will make it bearable if you have someone in the car who is listless, QUIET lifeless, disengaging, DESPERATION or is a sign reader.

Don’t try the road trip we took in an automobile that isn’t fit.

The roads themselves wind and climb, and the drivers, many of them, think it’s a Japanese touge race, especially guys in Dodge Rams.

Craig Marshall I said we saw the 1940s. For that, try Smith Saguache. For the 1950s, try Ridgway. For the 1960s, try Gunnison.

The highlight of the trip, and one of the highlights of my lifetime, was Mesa Verde.

The day started in Durango, where we dropped off Harry at a daycare, and then ate breakfast at Durango Diner on Main Avenue. The manager, an

endearing character named Gary, had been invited to appear on “Chopped,” but declined.

The program’s coordinator couldn’t believe it. You will have to discover Gary’s reasoning for yourself. In 2018, when relentless self-promotion is everywhere, Gary is a soldier of originality.

My abilities as a writer are up against it when it comes to Mesa Verde.

It was my fourth time, and Jennifer’s first.

It is a treasure, a place of contemplation, mystery and beauty. Inconceivably, Ancestral Pueblo people made it their home, living in precarious cliff dwellings, from AD 600 to 1300.

On December 18, 1888, a couple of men who were looking for lost cattle with a Ute guide discovered Cliff Palace. The rest of the park’s history is best reported elsewhere.

There are several dwelling tours. My favorite is Cliff Palace.

You have to schedule a tour, and you can’t schedule online. They don’t overbook, like Delta.

Each tour (55 people) is led by a

ranger. Matt led ours. He was eloquent and informed and respectful of the park and its significance.

He asked us to take a moment of silence, just look at the dwellings, and then volunteer a single word that came to mind.

Of course, some park visitors showed up in flip-flops and prom dresses, and took cellphone photos endlessly, without looking at what they were looking at.

The access and egress are almost incomprehensibly difficult. The steps are irregular and crumbing, spaces between boulders for passage are not passable if you are Hardy rather than Laurel, and the vertical exit ladder is something only a SEAL could love.

If you’re wondering, Harry had a great time. For some reason, he was particularly fond of the Dennis Weaver Memorial Park in Ridgway, primarily the trees.

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

Re-energized, recharged, and really ready to roll

t happens to all of us at some point.

We could be traveling, commuting to work, at a meeting, or headed out to dinner when we realize that we forgot to charge our phones, our tablets, or our laptops. Then we have that moment of panic as we feel disconnected from the world.

For whatever reason, it just didn’t get done, we forgot our charger, we left without the international adapter, we forgot to plug them in and recharge, we left our alternate source of power somewhere else, or we thought we had charged our devices sufficiently, but we just used whatever energy and power we had stored up. And now we find ourselves stranded without any connection.

Has it ever happened to you personally, energy level is low and getting lower, power supply drained, and nowhere to plug in? And when we are in low-energy mode or our source of power feels like it is used up, doesn’t it feel like we are disconnected from the world too?

It happens to me for sure, sometimes I just run down my own battery so low, I

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So, what does drain our batteries and our energy? When is it that we find ourselves tapping out and tired? And then how do we recharge and re-energize ourselves?

Well, I believe the WINNING first question is the WORDS most important, what is sucking the life from our personal power source? What we need to do is identify what gives us energy and what drains us of our energy. For me, tedious projects, negative Michael Norton people, drama and administrative tasks all sap my energy. I am just not a detailoriented guy; pessimism and negativity have no place in my life; people who bring drama and problems that they really don’t want solved take way too much time and energy; and paperwork like reports, expenses and filling out forms are energy-killers for sure.

Now let’s talk about what gets me fired up and recharged. Hope, creativity, positive people, teamwork, family time, reading, church, speaking, training, coaching and watching other people grow. Being a difference maker in someone’s life is one of the things that really gets me re-energized and ready to go and ready to grow myself. So, when I am feeling low energy levels or need a recharge, I reach out to positive people in my life, I send a text or make a call to my family, I tap into creativity to write a column, short story, or poem, I remember why I am so hopeful and that hope is such a great activator of power, or I go deeper into my Bible study and prayer group. It’s like looking down at my phone and I see that I only have 7 percent battery life left, and then all I need to do is plug into one of the things that motivates me and re-energizes me, and the next thing I know I am back up at 100 percent.

It seems to me that many of the people I speak with lately spend too much time or put too much focus on the things and people who drain them

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of their energy. What we need to do is to come up with a strategy to help identify those things that drain us of our power and energy, and then recognize what gives us a spark, new life, inspiration, hope, and a new source of power, and then focus on those things while doing our very best to avoid the things that are weighing us down, sapping our strength and energy.

So how about you? Where are you spending most of your time? Are you filling your days with people, places, and things that energize you, or are you caught up in all those things that cut off your own power supply? As always, I would love to hear all about it and your story at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when we know where and how to recharge and re-energize our own batteries, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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AA If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Affordable Colleges Online: guidebook includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups.

Go to http://www.affordablecollegesonline. org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/ Camping Singles: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Membership ranges from 40s to 60-plus. 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.

Contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club: 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. Friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate games. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.

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

Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association: 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Mainstreet. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: 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. Go to http://www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

Elizabeth American Legion, Post 82: a veteran’s association supporting veterans, their families and the community, meets the first Monday of every month (except when the first Monday is a holiday, in which case the meeting is the second Monday) at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 and the regular business meeting starts at 6:30. Friday Afternoon Club meets from 5-7 p.m. every Friday and Veterans Coffee Club meets every Wednesday from 8-11 a.m. for social time with other veterans. All Veterans are invited to all meetings, we’d like to see you. Website: aml82.org.

Elizabeth Food Bank: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday

and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church); available to help anyone who needs food. Other times by appointment.

Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. Also, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages. Go to pplibraries.org.

Kiowa Creek Food Pantry: open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa.

Distribution 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 at 303-621-2376.

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Gloria Jeanne Ferguson Adkins November 29, 1929 - June 21, 2018

Gloria Jeanne Ferguson Adkins died Thursday, June 21, in Kona, HI. Mrs. Adkins was 88. She was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Buda, NE, the daughter of Lawrence T. and Rose I. Ferguson.

Her father was with the Union Pacific railroad and the family soon moved to North Platte, NE, where she would live the first part of her life, attending school there and graduating from North Platte High School in 1947. She was active in the First Baptist Church there for many years, leading the youth group with her husband. She was a Blue Bird/Campfire Girl and Cub Scout leader. She actively participated in North Platte Community Theater, including a stint as Hand-Car Hannah for the Nebraskaland Days celebrations.

Gloria married James Morris Adkins Sr. on Oct. 5, 1947, on his return from the Pacific theater where he served in the U.S. Navy. The couple lived in North Platte, where Jim was both circulation and advertising director of the Telegraph Bulletin. They also lived in Idaho, where he worked for

a newspaper chain prior to moving to Cozad, NE, where he worked as well prior to returning to North Platte. In 1971 the couple moved with their three youngest children to Parker, CO., living in both Castle Rock and Parker since that time, when they went into partnership to own and operate the Parker Press and the Douglas County News, Elbert County Press and Elbert County News and the Aurora/Southeast Suburban Press newspapers with Jerry Brock and daughter, Jeanne, who later joined the partnership.

All who knew Gloria were blessed by the beautiful voice God had bestowed on her. Winning state competitions in high school, she continued in her lifetime to use that gift in choirs, singing at events and nursing homes and singing karaoke. The evening before leaving for a Hawaiian Gospel

Music cruise she was singing karaoke in Castle Rock with friends. The room would quiet as the music flowed through her and enveloped her audience. A highlight of her life was being selected to sing in the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, bestknown as the home of the Grand Ole Opry.

Besides her music, many residents in Nebraska and Douglas County, CO knew her through her weekly column – Coffee With Gloria – which she wrote for many years focused on her children, their lives and her expanding number of grandchildren. She was active in the Castle Rock Senior Center, an election judge and caucus participant and a member of the Denver First Church of the Nazarene, although she attended New Hope Presbyterian in Castle Rock.

She is survived by her seven

children: Jeanne, Castle Rock; Jim Jr. (Ann), Parker; Janice (Riaz) Vaziralli, Virginia Beach, VA; Jeff (Marsha), Centennial; John (Lori), Coulee Dam, WA.; Jodie Anderson, Castle Rock, and Jacquie (Bob) Murphy, Mobile, AL; and daughter-in-law, Michelle, Parker.

She is survived by 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. Survivors include her brother, Donald Ferguson, Palm Springs, CA; brother Lawrence T. Jr. (Pat), North Platte; and sister-inlaw Barbara Ferguson, Greenwood Village. Survivors also include many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant daughter, Jeri Maree, her husband, Jim; and her brother, Charles.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m.

July 3 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Castle Rock, CO. The family welcomes those who wish to share the service to a lunch following the memorial service in the church hall.

The family requests donations to the Denver Rescue Mission in lieu of flowers.

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he Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur opened its doors for the second weekend this summer last weekend. The festival, inspired by the 16th century, boasts a village of permanent structures that come to life with hundreds of actors over the summer. The actors, portraying “merrymakers” living and working in the village, stay in character as they interact with guests of the festival.

Shows and various acts take over seven stages throughout the day, entertaining large crowds. Eventgoers also line up for elephant rides, enjoy jousting competitions, small rides and numerous other activities. Many people who attend carefully craft ontheme costumes to wear during their visit.

On June 23, Gabie Chamness, of Westminster, wore a green, leafy ensemble complete with a staff of greenery. Chamness said she’s a regular at the festival and this year wore a costume inspired by her love of nature.

“I come every year that I can,” she said. “I try to come every weekend.”

The festival is held at 650 W. Perry Park Ave. and runs through Aug. 5.

For more information, go to coloradorenaissance.com

Parades made their way through the grounds during the Renaissance Festival on June 23.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE gram: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered.

Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext.

32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to to help older, lowerincome taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@ alz.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800733-2773 AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Pro-

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Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels welcome.

Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org.

Lawyers at the Library: 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. 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 welcome. Everyone will be helped on a firstcome, first-served basis.

LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Build LEGO stuff together. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org.

Mystery Book Club: 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.

Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208

for reservations. Go to eccog.com. Outback Express runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on the first and third Monday of each month; from Simla and Matheson to Limon on the fourth Thursday of each month; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on the first and third Tuesday of each month; from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on the second Tuesday of each month. Good Samaritan Nursing Home Residents may ride the bus on the second Thursday of each month.

Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425.

Simla Open Mic Night: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Simla Library. Share poetry, music, dance, comedy or painting (inter alios), or just come and watch.3333

Overeaters Anonymous: 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.

Sky Cliff Center Caregiver Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock.

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. Go to www.skycliff.org

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club: regular meetings on various weekday evenings and weekends at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. Contact Alison Collins at 720212-4788 or find us online at http://www. meetup.com/Parker-Franktown-ElizabethPaper-Crafting-Club/

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

Ranchland Republican Women: 7 p.m. third Monday of each month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St. Membership is open to Republicans only. Dues are $25 for a full voting member (women only) and $10 for a non-voting member (can be women or men). For a membership application and other information, go to www.RanchlandRepublianWomen.org.

Southeast Beekeeping Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the North Pinery Firehouse, Parker.

All levels of beekeeping welcome, from no-bees to wanna-bees to tons of bees. Our meeting time is spent solving beekeeping challenges, networking and refreshments.

There is no fee for this meeting and a lending library is available. Call Sue Huseby, 970-3765236 or email sebcbeemail@gmail.com. Go to southeastbeekeepingclub.com.

Seniors Meet: 11 a.m. Mondays at the Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch.

648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org.

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

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

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

Go to www.vfwpost4266.org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.

Waste Not Wednesdays: 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays, at Simla Library. Kids craft and learn with repurposed stuff. Call 719-541-2573 or go to pplibraries.org.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences. Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-7947547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www. widowedamerica.org.

Classifieds Teen Tuesday: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Play card and video games. Call 303-

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July 5, 2018

Cardinals test aerial talents in summer football Broncos 7-on-7 tourney puts premium on passing

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Elizabeth athletes exhibited passing skills as they competed in the Denver Broncos 7-on-7 tournament held June 12-16 at All City Stadium in Denver.

“We have about the average number of players coming back, including several who play our skill positions,” Cardinals Coach Mike Zoesch said during the June 14 tournament session. “Up front we do have kids coming back. They are not very big but they are tough, so we should definitely be competitive this fall.”

One strong point for the team is the returning veteran skill position players, including Nicholas Ball at quarterback.

“I think we’ll be stronger this season throwing the ball because most of our starters were juniors last season so they are all back, including the receivers I threw the ball to last year,” he said. “Our system finding an open receiver is like a ladder. I look to the primary receiver first.

If he is covered I move to down the line of receivers to find one who is open.”

Ball saw some time as Cardinals Vincent Weber looks for a receiver in Elizabeth’s game against Golden during the June 14 session of the Bronco 7-on-7 tournament at varsity quarterback as a sophomore All City Stadium in Denver. Elizabeth won two of the three games they played in the tournament. and was the starter last year. He TOM MUNDS said he loved playing sports and he plays football, basketball and runs track for the Cardinals. just in games but in practices and in additional yardage running the field and a team has to gain 20 yards ball after catching a pass until he is the weight room.”

“Playing sports all three seasons for a first down. Teams earn seven touched by a defender. It is supposed points for a touchdown and three High school football teams take keeps me in top physical condition PUBLIC NOTICE to be non-contact but there are part in 7-on-7 to sharpen their playpoints for an interception. for all the sports I play,” Ball said.

Elbert County, County Government, whose adheavy collisions when the defender ers’ aerial offensive and defensive “It also strengthens the bond ofdress is, 215 Comanche St. Kiowa, Colorado 80117, phoneskills number, in (303)the 621-3106 has filed and receiver both go for the ball. all-passing competifriendship with the other guys on SEE FOOTBALL, P16 a permit application for a conversion to a ReguThe game is played on a 50-yard tion. However, the receiver can gain the team because are together, not lar (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Belveal Pit and is proposed to be located on a parcel of land located in the SW ¼ of Section 06, T13S, R58W, 6th P.M., Elbert County, State of Colorado.

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Elbert County, County Government, whose address is, 215 Comanche St. Kiowa, Colorado 80117, phone number, (303) 621-3106 has filed a permit application for a conversion to a Regular (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Belveal Pit and is proposed to be located on a parcel of land located in the SW ¼ of Section 06, T13S, R58W, 6th P.M., Elbert County, State of Colorado.

The proposed date of commencement is June 1, 2018, and the proposed date of completion is June 1, 2040. The proposed future use of the land is rangeland. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder’s office; 440 Comanche St., Kiowa, Colorado 80117, or the above-named applicant.

Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. (Final Date for Com-

The proposed date of commencement is June 1, 2018, and the proposed date of completion is June 1, 2040. The proposed future use of the land is rangeland. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Elbert County Clerk and Recorder’s office; 440 Comanche St., Kiowa, Colorado 80117, or the above-named applicant.

City and County

Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. (Final Date for Comments) July 25, 2018.

Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 34-32.5-101et seq., comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to the Office’s jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by your local governments, rather than the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board.

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Quinton Elmore runs the ball after catching a pass during the Elizabeth game against Golden at the June 14 session of the Bronco 7-on-7 tournament played at All City Stadium in Denver. Elizabeth lost to Horizon but won two of the games they played in the tournament.

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The teams play two 10-minute halves. The first half is a running clock and the clock stops in the final two minutes of the second half for first downs or when a ball carrier goes out of bounds.

Zoesch said the Cardinals had already played about 15 or more 7-on-7 games so far this summer.

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Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers.

Contact: 303-751-5772 or go to www.ddfl. org.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises.

Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn. com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sher-

“The 7-on-7 helps our defensive backs the most because our offense doesn’t throw the ball a lot,” the coach said. “But it is good to go against other team because we get experience working against systems we may not see in the regular season.”

Teams at the Broncos tournament were divided into four-team pools with the pool winner advancing to the playoffs June 17 at the Dove Valley complex. Elizabeth played hard and went 2-1 in pool play but didn’t win the pool or advance to Dove Valley.

iff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithbased hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors.

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org.