Elbert County News Press 0716

$1.00

July 16, 2020

ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO

A publication of

ElbertCountyNews.net

VOLUME 125 | ISSUE 24

Polis urges a ‘summer without parties’

LiLi, an equine member of the Healing Herd with the Wind Rider Project, helps veterans and first responders dealing with PTSD feel safe as they work through their troubles.

‘Wear a damn mask,’ governor tells Coloradans

COURTESY OF GLENN WEISSEL

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Program offers horses, hope, help, health Harmony’s Heart Coaching assists military, first responders

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

While riding his Harley-Davidson along the back roads of Colorado

during a heavy wind storm, Air Force veteran Glenn Weissel, coowner of Harmony’s Heart Coaching in Elbert, had an epiphany.

Weissel, a certified life coach and equine assisted coach, along with his wife Ashara Morris, started Harmony’s Heart about seven years ago, and on that windy day as he focused to navigate his motorcycle safely, Weissel said he realized he needed to do more to help fellow veterans and

first responders suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.

“It took strength of will, determination and a commitment to improve my riding skills to push my envelope in the environmental conditions,” said Weissel. “The vision of helping veterans and first responders was given to me as I rode. I knew then as I now know SEE PROGRAM, P9

Health department may split into 2 offices Move would undo change made a decade ago

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

During an upcoming July 22 meeting, the Elbert County Board of

County Commissioners will decide whether or not to reorganize the county’s public health program by separating it into two offices.

Under the proposal, the Elbert County Department of Health and Human Services would become simply the Elbert County Department of Human Services, under the continuing leadership of Jerri Spear, while

some operations would move to a separate Elbert County Department of Health, led by Dwayne Smith, who is now administrator of public health.

What exactly does that mean for the approximately 25,000 residents of Elbert County?

SEE SPLIT, P11

On the heels of more data showing COVID-19 on the rise in his state, Gov. Jared Polis still scraped up a hopeful if worried tone in pushing Coloradans to turn the trajectory around.

And he kept up the baseball metaphor he has used to convey where Coloradans stand — but this time he cast them as losing their grip on the game.

“We’re in the sixth inning, and we’re actually down by a run here to the virus,” Polis said at a July 9 news conference. “It’s 6-5, the virus is beating us, but we’ve got runners on the corners and no outs. So, you know, we’re not down 10-to-zero like they are in Texas or Arizona. We’re down, and we just need to play ball here.”

Clinging to the hope that Colorado won’t end up with a dire spike of COVID-19 like those two states — which have pointed to socializing at bars and nightclubs as a major source of their recent outbreaks — Polis pushed for more mask-wearing but stopped short of saying he’d favor a mandate, again banking on public buy-in rather than leaning on tighter restrictions.

SEE NO PARTIES, P4

GET WILD AND WOOLLY

INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 8 | LIFE: PAGE 10

PERIODICAL

COVID-19 is still around, but there’s no need to shy away from safe summer activities for the whole family P10

2 Elbert County News

July 16, 2020J

Lone Tree Arts Center to reopen soon First concert since shutdown is set for July 24

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the Lone Tree Arts Center nears the traditional start of its fall programming, Director Lisa Rigsby Peterson finally has the answer to the question on her mind since March 15: What is to become of the center’s 2020-21 season?

“We are planning for our 20-21 season because if we don’t have a plan, we’re not going to be able to move forward,” Peterson said.

The Lone Tree Arts Center will reopen its doors and begin hosting live performances once again, with the first concert since March scheduled for July 24. The State of Colorado approved a Douglas County variance request June 26, allowing theaters to reopen and permitting The Lone Tree Arts Center is reopening its doors, with its first concert since March indoor and outdoor events under scheduled for July 24.

NICK PUCKETT certain guidelines. touring artists have canceled their The Lone Tree Arts Center will son said. appearances due to concerns about Arts center officials have estabhost a Tunes on the Terrace concert the novel coronavirus. As a result, lished protocol for patrons, staff July 24, its first live performance Peterson said, the arts center is emand guests to follow to maintain since the start of statewide shutphasizing shows with homegrown safety. The center’s 484-seat main down orders. Tickets go on sale July talent. The adjustment gives local stage theater will seat 120 people to 8. The arts center has little more performers an audience, provides accommodate social distancing. than 100 tickets available, and ofmore flexibility for last-minute The arts center officials surveyed ficials believe they will go quickly. changes and helps protects everypatrons about what would make The arts center will host concerts body from potential spread of the them feel safe returning to the Lone through early September. virus, Peterson said.

Tree Arts Center. Overwhelmingly, “Our goal is to unite those audi“We do have touring performers Peterson said, people wanted others ences and performers in the magic that we’ve confirmed are ready, willto wear masks and practice social that only happens when we are ing and able to come back,” Petertogether and to do it as safely and T:4.73"distancing. son said. “We want to make sure we Some national and international enthusiastically as possible,” Peterare aware of what’s happening from a health perspective.”

The Lone Tree Arts Center post-

poned 18 shows since March 15. The loss of shows and rental activities has contributed to a significant revenue drop. To make up for the decline, the center launched a fundraising program in anticipation of holding more consistent shows.

“No one is unaffected by the COVID pandemic. In this time, even though our doors have been closed, we have been working around the clock to plan for what can happen when we can reopen,” said Michelle Sosa-Mallory, director of corporate and foundation giving for the Lone Tree Arts Center. “The need is really pretty pressing now so that we can continue to build on the successes we had in the past, and, as we reopen, continue to be the arts center that has become the center of the community.”

Peterson and Sosa-Mallory lead the “Set the Stage” fundraiser with the goal of $180,000. Community leaders and business partners have raised more than two-thirds of that goal already.

“This is the community’s asset and it’s an asset to Lone Tree and the South Metro area” as well, Sosa Mallory said.

The arts center generated about $4.1 million to the local economy, officials said. To keep the pace the facility started in 2010, the arts center needs individual support. The arts center receives funding through grants, ticket sales and rentals.

“Since we are able to start back up again, that need for the support from the community as people are able is even more important because we want to be able to climb back to the heights we’ve reached in the past,” Peterson said. “We can’t do it ourselves.”

Denver loses DIA noise lawsuit Adams County is owed $33 million in judgment STAFF REPORT

T:6.7"

Denver will have to pay Adams County more than $33 million for noise complaints at Denver International Airport dating back to 2014, a Jefferson County judge has ruled.

The airport was found to have violated 67 different Class II noise exposure performance standards in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Those standards measure noise levels of aircraft flying over Adams County based on the original agreement that allowed Denver to build the airport.

“We’re grateful to the Jefferson County judge for taking the necessary time to evaluate this complex case and return a judgment that delivers justice to Adams County,” said Board Chair Emma Pinter.

“This is an agreement between Denver and Adams County and we both have an obligation to uphold this agreement.”

The original intergovernmental

This summer, home-seeing is the new sightseeing. Find your new perfect place at Inspiration, with a virtual tour. We have so much to choose from, whether you’re looking for a ranch or a two-story. A to-be-built or a ready-now residence. In our all-ages or 55+ neighborhoods.

Start your online tour, or find out how to make an in-person appointment, at InspirationColorado.com/new.

New homes near Parker, from the $400s

newlandco.com nashcommunities.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. NASH Inspiration, LLC (“Fee Owner”) is the owner and developer of the Inspiration Community (“Community”).

Certain homebuilders unaffiliated with the Fee Owner or its related entities are building homes in the Community (“Builder(s)”). Fee Owner has retained Newland Communities solely as the property manager for the Community. ©2020 Inspiration. All Rights Reserved. Inspiration is a trademark of NASH Inspiration, LLC, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission.

agreement between the City and County Denver and Adams County allowed Denver to annex land within Adams County to build a new airport in exchange for Denver’s agreement to monitor and strictly limit the noise exposure levels at DIA. If noise levels exceeded the agreed-upon limit without being remedied, Denver was required to pay for each violation.

“We are pleased with the decision that was made today, and feel it is fair and just,” said Commissioner Mary Hodge. “This has been a tough and unfortunate situation, but it was necessary to ensure the quality of life for our residents.”

Adams County filed its first legal complaint against the City and County of Denver in 1992 based on unresolved violations and subsequent complaints have been filed over the years - all relating to noise level monitoring and violations.

“We’re disappointed that Denver wasn’t willing to solve this out of court,” said Commissioner Eva Henry. “We had hoped to partner with them to resolve this in a more amicable manner without having to take these steps.”

Elbert County News 3

0July 16, 2020

e

ACCELERATE GROWTH, PROMOTE EXCELLENCE WastleWITH CHAMBER'S EXCELERATE PROGRAM Rock Chamber delivers a robust roster of events, programs and initiatives to boost our

local economy. We work hard to amplify our members business voices within the community and provide benefits crucial to the success and longevity of your business. Popular Chamber programs include Leadership Douglas County (LDC), Horizon Series and the eXcelerate Business Development (EBD) program. EBD was created by a group of dedicated and experienced business leaders whose mission is to provide small businesses with the resources used by bestin-class firms, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the local, state and global marketplaces. Along with one-on-one free business consultations offered, the Chamber hosts quarterly business trainings. Register now for this amazing training coming up on August 20th at: CastleRock.org/Aug20. Contact the Chamber to learn more our programs and the many benefits we offer.

Leadership for Entrepreneurs and One Person Business

August 20th | Time: 11:30 am-1 pm | Location: Castle Rock Chamber

This a course and presentation using an evidence based framework derived from Kouzes and Posner's work as well as other evidence based materials. Taught by Ken Greenberg, Ken has extensive experience as an Organizational Development Professional, Investment Banker and a Private Equity Professional.

In this session, you will walk away with a better understanding of the following: Using leadership skills to influence prospects and win new business Understanding how vision is as important as pain How leaders ask great questions and how to use that skill to win and retain clients or customers How leadership can give salespeople and entrepreneurs a qualitative edge over the competition Space is limited, register today! CastleRock.org/Aug20

CHAMBER'S FAIR PARADE CANCELLED, DC FAIR & RODEO PREPARATIONS MOVE FORWARD

he Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel the Douglas County Fair Parade this year. The Fair Parade, which originated in 1954, has long since become a staple of the summer’s liveliest weekend of the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo’s public events. The Douglas County the Fair Board announced their decision to move forward with preparations for the 2020 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. Celebrating 101 years, the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo runs Thu, Jul 30 –Sun, Aug 2 with local events & 4-H Shows, July 24-Aug 2 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

For more information about the Fair & Rodeo please visit DouglasCountyFairandRodeo.com.

17th Annual

JULY

18

2PM-8PM BUTTERFIELD PARK IN THE MEADOWS

CastleRockWineFest.com Please review our COVID-19 Modifications, prior to purchase.

Showcase Your Business At Our Events!

4 Elbert County News

July 16, 2020J

NO PARTIES FROM PAGE 1

“If you’re somehow waiting to wear a mask until the governor tells you to, I hope you’ve heard that I’m telling you to. And if I haven’t been clear, I’m telling you to wear a mask: Wear a damn mask,” Polis said.

“If you’re somebody who wants to do the opposite of what the governor says, you should wear a mask because the data shows that that’s the best way to save a trillion dollars for our (country’s) economy, reduce unemployment, and protect your own life and the life of your loved ones.”

‘Don’t cost the economy’ Such was the amped-up and sometimes biting tone that colored Polis’ latest ask of Coloradans to turn the ship around on the pandemic.

Following an uptick in the state’s coronavirus’ spread since mid-June, Colorado’s “R naught” — the average number of infections generated by each COVID-19 case — is now above one, Polis said, meaning Colorado’s progress is reversing. If the number sits below one, the number of new cases per day is declining.

The governor directly addressed Coloradans who are in their teens, 20s and 30s, remarking that “this is the summer of no parties” and suggesting they socialize by having a few friends over or going outdoors in a group.

To avoid more restrictions on people’s freedoms, young Coloradans may need to go without parties into the fall, too, he added.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis addresses attendees of a bill signing ceremony in Englewood on July 10.

“Don’t put your own life and the lives of your friends in jeopardy,” Polis said. “And if you don’t care about the lives of yourself and friends, please don’t cost the economy (a cut in activity) and jobs, even your own job.”

Under Colorado’s safer-at-home phase of social distancing, gatherings of more than 10 people in public and private are prohibited,

except in certain settings such as day camps and recreational sports teams. Houses of worship also may hold larger numbers of people with at least 6 feet between individuals or household groups.

Colorado’s uptick, like major spikes in other states, is largely among the younger demographic and may be attributable to bars and nightclubs and potentially to public

CHRISTY STEADMAN

protests, Polis has said.

Polis announced June 30 that Colorado was closing its bars and nightclubs, and the governor estimated bars are likely closed in 70% of the state. Due to local variations in social distancing rules that the state has granted, bars could remain open in some counties, and bars SEE NO PARTIES, P5

Find out why more Coloradans choose UnitedHealthcare Dual Plans.

More Coloradans with Medicare and Medicaid are enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete® plan than all other competitor plans combined.* If you have these two cards, call us to find out if you qualify for our plan.

Most plans include: Premiums as low as $0.

Up to $680 to buy health products you may need.

$2,000 towards dental services.

Up to 24 one-way rides every year.

We’re ready to help.

720-805-1452, TTY 711 UHCCP.com/COdual *Colorado Dual membership data per CMS as of 10/1/2019 Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

Y0066_170131_104754 Accepted

CST28151A

Elbert County News 5

0July 16, 2020

NO PARTIES

Pro sports in the works in Colorado

FROM PAGE 4

with full-service kitchens or those that provide food from a neighboring restaurant or food truck were able to keep operating in general.

The governor still urged people over 65 to “take extraordinary measures” to protect themselves, citing his parents, who are in their 70s, continuing to stay home as an example.

Leaving masks local Asked why he’s leaving maskwearing mandates to local leaders, Polis argued the state has “minimal ability” to enforce a mask order but said he hasn’t ruled it out as an option.

Coloradans shouldn’t just wear a mask for fear of a fine but should “wear one because you might save your life. You also might save your job. You might save your stock portfolio. You might keep your local businesses open,” Polis added.

Polis praised that more than half the state’s population, upwards of 60%, has a mask-wearing requirement in their local jurisdiction.

That figure was to change after Douglas County announced July 9 that it would move to opt out of its local health department’s mask mandate.

Despite the about-face in the pandemic’s trajectory in Colorado, the state moved ahead with allowing counties to move to its third phase of social distancing, the “protect our neighbors” framework.

As of July 7, counties can apply to qualify for the new framework of so-

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs two bills relating to alcohol sales on July 10 during a quick visit to Englewood.

CHRISTY STEADMAN

cial distancing, according to a news release by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The first two phases were the stayat-home and current safer-at-home orders.

Once counties meet certain criteria, submit a plan to mitigate COVID-19 surges and are approved by the state, they can permit activities at 50% of pre-pandemic capacity

“across all sectors,” with at least 6 feet between non-household members and no more than 500 people in one setting, according to the state’s framework.

Because cases are increasing in many counties throughout the state, most will not yet be eligible to apply, according to the release.

Counties must submit letters of support from hospitals, local public

health agency directors, county commissioners, sheriffs, police departments, mayors, emergency managers and, if applicable, local tribes.

They also must meet the following standards: • Stable or declining COVID-19 hospitalizations or fewer new cases in the past two weeks.

• The local public health agency’s ability to test 15 people per 10,000 residents per day and to conduct contact tracing for at least 85% of assigned cases within 24 hours, and strategies to offer testing to close contacts of outbreak-associated cases, among other planning.

• Hospital ability to meet needs of all patients and handle the surge in demand for intensive hospital care, including the capacity to manage a 20% surge in hospital admissions and patient transfers and having two weeks of personal protective equipment available).

C Mo #1 olora rtg Rev do ag ers ’s eB e rok er

Making Decisions Based Upon the Facts

by Matt Witt

I

“

called to ask questions about accessing the equity in my home to help cover monthly expenses, but my son was against it. He doesn’t live with me or pay my bills, he just thought it was a bad idea.

He spoke with my loan officer at Silver Leaf Mortgage, who was able to meet all of his objections. I am so glad I didn’t stop when my son said he didn’t like it!”

Well-meaning children, may prevent their parents from moving forward with a transaction that would truly benefit them. Don’t let misinformation about reverse mortgages stop you from getting the financial freedom you deserve. Speak with a Reverse Mortgage Specialist to get the facts you need to make an informed financial decision.

Objection #1: “Mom, the bank will own your home!” Actually, a reverse mortgage is just a loan and Mom never gives up the title to her home.

Objection #2: “But Dad, there will be no inheritance for us kids!” Children do not realize that the property can be left to any hiers. With new safeguards

(including lower lending limits and reduced mortgage insurance costs), the loan balance grows more slowly, allowing the heirs to decide to refinance or sell the home and keep the remaining equity.

Seniors have worked all their lives to provide for their families. Rather than struggling financially in retirement, they can unlock the equity in their home, access tax-free money and enjoy a more secure life in their golden years.

If you are ready to get the facts for yourself, call me or my team today at 720-458-4034.

Silver Leaf Mortgage, Colorado’s #1 Reverse Mortgage Broker.

No Upfront Appraisal Fee. Offer Code 0717CCM

Matt Witt, NMLS #1638881, President at Silver Leaf Mortgage in Centennial.

Matt Witt

Contact me at: 720-458-4034, or you can email me at: MattW@SilverLeafMortgage.com

720-458-4034

* The homeowner is still responsible for applicable property taxes and homeowner’s insurance, as well as maintaining the property.

720-458-4034

Located in The Streets at SouthGlenn 6972 South Vine Street | Suite 366 | Centennial, CO 80122

NMLS #1638881 Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Matt Witt: Reve Mortgage Experse rt!

MattW@SilverLeafMortgage.com Listen to: The Reverse Mortgage Show Hosted by Matt Witt Legends 810 and 94.3FM, 670 KLTT, 100.7FM KLZ and 560 KLZ or see us live on Colorado’s Best KWGN CW2 & Fox-31, or Colorado & Company KUSA 9News SLM NMLS #1394377 is an Equal Housing Lender. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Regulated by the Department of Real Estate.

6 Elbert County News

July 16, 2020J

Rocky Vista doctor to head VA program Zanetti calls opportunity ‘an absolute honor’

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Rocky Vista University in Parker has announced a new head of the Veteran Health Administration Innovation Ecosystem, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs program designed to spur health care innovation for veterans.

Dr. Cole Zanetti, co-director of Rocky Vista’s study program for digital health, has been named senior adviser of for the VHA Innovation Ecosystem, according to a June 23 release. Zanetti is the primary care section chief for the VA’s Eastern

Colorado Health Care System.

Zanetti is the first osteopathic physician to serve as the program’s senior adviser. He will assist the program in shaping the vision and strategic direction of the VA. “This opportunity, combined with the digital health track, is an absolute honor,” Zanetti stated in the release. “I hope (it shows) the world, in a small way, how the osteopathic profession is leading in innovation in health care.”

Zanetti helped launch Rocky Vista’s digital health track, a specialized program emphasizing the use technology and applications to solve today’s health care challenges.

Zanetti hopes to help fill the health care industry’s need for trained, competent digital health professionals.

Dr. Cole Zanetti will head an innovation program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, assisting in the department’s vision and strategic goals.

COURTESY PHOTO

One message you can absorb.

Whether your business is near a creek or on top of a hill, you play a vital role in keeping our waterways clean. By containing and cleaning up automotive fluid spills promptly, your business prevents these contaminants from damaging the environment. Remember, one drop of oil picked up during a rain storm can pollute 1 million drops of water. Contact your local agency to find out how you can dispose of automotive fluids.

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.

T H IS ST ORMWATER MESSAGE B R OUGHT TO YOU B Y Visit onethingisclear.org to: • Report accidental and illegal dumping to your local agency • Search local volunteer events • Find more helpful tips

3

EMERGENCY SPILL KIT

Be prepared. Have appropriate spill supplies on hand to address automotive fluid leaks.

Colorado Community Media agrees: Please recycle this newspaper responsibly and partner with our communities for a better tomorrow.

Ad campaign creative donated by the Castle Rock Water, Stormwater Division.

Elbert County News 7

0July 16, 2020

Parker’s H2O’Brien Pool back in the swim Downtown pool reopens, reveals renovations

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

H2O’Brien Pool welcomed its first guests of the season July 6, Parker Parks and Recreation announced.

The pool underwent renovations during the offseason, replacing the old play structure with a new one and adding two 182-foot water slides.

Read more about the pool’s renovations at ParkerChronicle.net. The pool opened in 2001 and had not been updated since, according to town officials.

Town officials originally planned to welcome guests back on Memorial Day, May 25, but had to delay the opening due to COVID-19.

Douglas County received permission from the state in June allowing pools to reopen under certain guidelines. By July 1, several public pools in Douglas County were open by reservation only.

H2O’Brien Pool is open on a firstcome, first-serve basis, according to the Parker Parks and Rec website, parkerrec.com. Swimmers can visit during a three-hour window either in the morning or afternoon.

Metered entry will occur as patrons leave the facility.

Now in its 102nd year, please join us for the annual celebration of Douglas County’s 4-H Program and our County’s agricultural and Western heritage.

ONLINE AUCTION The 61st Annual Douglas County Junior Livestock Sale Friday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

A dog paddles to shore in the H2O’Brien Pool Sept. 7, 2019, at the annual Barker Days event.

NICK PUCKETT The updated public health guidelines allows for up to 250 people in either session. The morning session begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

The afternoon session begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 5. Last entry will be at 4 p.m. Patrons must clear the site at the end of each session. Adult daily passes are $6, $5 for kids under 15.

Registration is not required. Daily admission, visit passes or memberships will be accepted, according to the site.

The SBDC is VIRTUAL Free Business Consulting SBDC VIRTUAL CONSULTING Strategic planning is a must.

Sign up or request an appointment today!

www.Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com/consulting

Free Training for Entrepreneurs AuroraSouth Metro SBDC

Helping existing and new businesses grow and prosper By appointment only working remotely SBDC Host:

CITY OF AURORA

SBDC WEBINARS Register for an online workshop today.

Scroll through the current offerings.

www.Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com/training

Disaster Recovery Assistance SBDC ASSISTANCE DURING THE PANDEMIC Receive resiliency tips and get your questions answered as your business reopens.

Email is best: info@Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com

Aurora Municipal Center

CITY OF ENGLEWOOD Englewood Civic Center

PANORAMA POINT DTC | Centennial

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com (303) 326-8686

TICKETED EVENTS – MUST PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Xtreme Bulls - Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m.

Bull Riding in the Outdoor Arena PRCA RODEO – Saturday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m.

Outdoor Arena paired with Indoor Arena livestream spectator-viewing To purchase tickets or participate in the online auction visit FairandRodeoFun.com or call 720-733-6941.

Drive-thru Strive to Thrive Resource Fair The Strive to Thrive Resource Fair will be held July 28 from 3-6 p.m. at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Rd. in Parker. Due to COVID-19 safety measures, this will be a “drive-thru” event. For more information visit douglas.co.us and search for Community of Care.

FREE electronic recycling event Douglas County residents are invited to recycle unwanted electronics for FREE on Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at EchoPark Stadium in Parker. Stay in your vehicle and staff will unload. No paper shredding services will be available. For more information visit douglas.co.us/ community-recycling-event

Funds available to veterans Emergency assistance is available for veterans struggling with housing (mortgage/rent), transportation, employment, healthcare or other emergency needs. To apply for the veterans assistance funds visit douglasveterans.org or call 303.663.6200.

COVID-19 testing locations Wondering where to obtain COVID-19 diagnostic testing near you? For links and information about providers near you please visit douglas.co.us/covid19-testing-locations

Visit douglas.co.us

8 Elbert County News

LOCAL

July 16, 2020J

VOICES

Economic impact on retirement

T

here has been a lot of press around the economic shutdown due to COVID-19 and the related stock market volatility.

However, the S&P 500 just finished one of the best quarters in over a decade¹ even though there FINANCIAL remains significant uncertainty about STRATEGIES the future. Perhaps it is time to see what the financial impact is on individual investors, especially those in or approaching retirement.

A survey from Allianz Life Insurance Company finds that Patricia Kummer half of Americans retired earlier than they expected this year. A majority of respondents said that they did so for reasons outside of their control, with 34% citing job loss and 25% health-care issues.² The other half may be forced to work longer than they had planned to play catch-up in their investments.

Retirement planning analysis shows that, if in the first year of retirement, the stock market is significantly positive, then your probability of success

as measured by Monte Carlo simulations is good. Using all of the same facts around income, assets and longevity, if, in the first year of retirement, the stock market is negative, your success probability drops. This may cause some people to push their retirement out further to give them time to add more to their 401(k) and allow it the possibility to grow for several more years.

Folks entering retirement early in 2020, who came off of a double-digit gain in investment returns in 2019, may be in for a big surprise if they take another look at their projections. For those being forced to leave employment, they may look to other resources, such as collecting from pensions, Social Security or annuities earlier than planned. This often has a double-whammy by not only taking distributions early but locking in lower income for life.

Those who wish to work longer may have another set of challenges ahead.

With higher unemployment rates, younger workers willing to earn less may be vying for your job. Also, the ability to expect raises and continue benefits beyond age 65 may be difficult.

Stock market fluctuations make headline news, but the concern for many retirees is the low interest rate

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Don’t buy Gardner’s ‘green’ pose Cory Gardner is attempting to “greenwash” his reputation to improve his chances for reelection in 2020; however, Gardner’s voting record and unwavering support of Donald Trump tells a different story.

Gardner is a classic sycophant who has prioritized political allegiance to Trump Republicans over representing his Colorado constituents. Coloradans value the environment, clean air, healthy wildlife, public lands, and clean water. Gardner votes with Donald Trump 96% of the time, which includes Trump’s anti-environmental agenda.

With Gardner’s support, Trump has blocked efforts to mitigate climate change, gutted Clean Water Acts that protect drinking water for millions of Americans, weakened the Endangered Species Act, slashed funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and has overseen the largest reduction of public lands in American history.

The League of Conservation Voters, which monitors legislators’ votes, gave Gardner a paltry 11% for his lifetime voting record on supporting environmental issues.

Like his mentor Donald Trump, Gardner is asking Coloradans to believe what he says, not what he does. Gardner’s deference to Trump’s agenda is dangerous to the environment and the people of Colorado.

Colorado voters should remove Cory Gardner from the Senate in November and elect John Hickenlooper as Colorado’s senator. Hickenlooper’s environmental philosophy aligns more closely with those of his Colorado constituents.

He will better represent Colorado; the people, the environment, and the values.

Joanne Maypole, Westminster

S

urely, you have seen “Airplane!” (Exclamation mark theirs.)

If not, it’s a 1980 film filled with visual and verbal gags that features Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on a QUIET seemingly doomed DESPERATION airplane whose pilots and navigator are sickened by fish dinners.

In 2010, “Airplane!” was chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry, a big deal Craig Marshall for any film.

Smith Directors David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker were wise to choose actors like Nielsen, Graves, and Stack who were not known for comedy. Their dramatic role resumes provided legitimacy to the inane dialogue.

Bridges says, “Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.”

“Airplane!” is a parody of “Zero Hour!” (exclamation mark theirs), a 1957 melodrama that starred Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell, and a college and pro football star with one of the best nicknames in sports:

Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: ElbertCountyNews.net To subscribe call 303-566-4100

“Crazylegs.” More about him later.

In “Zero Hour!,” former pilot and current passenger Ted Stryker saves the day when the pilot and co-pilot succumb to in-flight fish dinners.

In “Airplane!,” former pilot and current passenger Ted Stryker saves the day when the pilot, co-pilot, and navigator succumb to in-flight fish dinners.

Here are some odd bits about “Airplane!” The man stranded in the taxi from start to finish was Howard Jarvis, a tax policy activist who was responsible for California’s Proposition 13 enacted two years before the film was made.

The bickering “red zone and white zone” voice actors were the actual married couple who recorded the announcement information then being used at Los Angeles International Airport.

The role of Ted Stryker was written for David Letterman. Caitlin Jenner, then Bruce Jenner, read for the part.

It was the first comedy role for Nielsen, who was best known for his performance in 1956’s “Forbidden Planet.”

Nielsen’s deadpan doctor role in “Airplane!” is limited but memorable, and surely you know why.

His portrayal made such a strong impression that comedies defined the remainder of his career, includ-

DAVID L. THOMPSON Marketing Consultant

ing his performances as Sgt. Frank Drebbin in the 1982 “Police Squad!” television series directed by Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker, as well as “The Naked Gun” film series that came later.

Film critic Roger Ebert referred to Nielsen as the “Olivier of spoofs.”

The humor and wit in “Airplane!” is not for everyone. No comedy is.

The non-stop sight gags include an in-flight film of an airplane crash landing and Leslie Nielsen’s nose growing like Pinocchio’s when he announces to the passengers that there was nothing to worry about.

Reporters rush in on Lloyd Bridges in the control room when they find out the plane is in the hands of a passenger. They ask a few questions, then one of them says, “Let’s take a few pictures.”

And that’s what they do. They remove all of the framed pictures on the control room walls. It’s something Chico and Harpo would have done.

Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch appears in “Zero Hour!” and in the 1955 prison drama “Unchained,” notable for introducing “Unchained Melody,” later a hit for the Righteous Brothers, among many others.

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

Columnists & Guest Commentaries

jhealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com

dthompson@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Elbert County News.

MARK HARDEN Editor

AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager

We welcome letters to the editor. Please Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.

mharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com

750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110

ing short-term decisions. Look for a fiduciary who can guide you along the path of uncertainty. They can keep you up on programs designed to help you along the way, such as the Secure Act and the CARES Act, and how to utilize resources for your benefit.

Retirement should be something to look forward to — make sure you are prepared and informed.

1. Morningstar: S&P 500 highest in Q2, 2020 since Q4 1998; 2. Retirement Confidence Survey, April 23, 2020 The S&P 500 Index is a market-value weighted index provided by Standard & Poor’s and is comprised of 500 companies chosen for market size and industry group representation. Individuals cannot invest directly in an index.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner and a fiduciary for over 30 years and is Managing Director for Mariner, LLC d/b/a Mariner Wealth Advisors, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit www. marinerwealthadvisors.com for more information or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). Securities offered through MSEC, LLC, Member FINRA & SIPC, 5700 W. 112th Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Comedy reached heights when ‘Airplane!’ took off

JERRY HEALEY President

A publication of

yield on their fixed income assets. It seems ironic that when you save your whole life and take your assets and want to replace growth with income, that both the value of your accounts and your expected return could be down at the same time.

These are all reasons to have a current, objective retirement and tax plan in place before making decisions that could affect you for the next 30 or more years. It can be unsettling to know you are at a point where you can no longer add to your nest egg and instead you will start depleting it.

Many of the old rules will still apply in order to help stretch your money for as long as possible. Proper asset allocation is still very important. It’s also important to consider not relying on just fixed income investments; we believe there needs to be long-term growth on a portion of the portfolio for the future. Managing risk and expectations also remains important throughout retirement. This helps you stick to your plan so you stay on track.

Managing where your distributions will come from and how to plan for taxes can also help your assets last longer. It is important to keep the big picture in mind, even when mak-

LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com

abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

ERIN FRANKS Production Manager efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Email letters to letters@coloradocommunitymedia.com Deadline Wed. for the following week’s paper.

ELBERT COUNTY NEWS (USPS 171-100) A legal newspaper of general circulation in Elizabeth, Colorado, the Elbert County News is published weekly on Thursday

by Colorado Community Media, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110.

PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Elbert County News, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110

Elbert County News 9

0July 16, 2020

PROGRAM FROM PAGE 1

that this is my mission, my purpose, my reason for being.”

The Wind Rider project was born, and has grown to encompass active military, veterans transitioning to civilian life, and first responders who suffer from PTSD. Weissel offers his services free of charge to help those struggling, and enlists the help of his equine friends, or his “healing herd,” to teach his clients how to cope with their issues.

Weissel and Morris utilize a therapy called Equine Gestalt life coaching, which combines the psychotherapeutic approach of Gestalt therapy with the experiential therapy of working with horses.

“Our horses are active partners during your coaching sessions. Together we help you identify and drop unfinished business that holds you back from fulfilling your dreams and your life purpose. Together we support your journey,” said Weissel.

Weissel suffers from PTSD himself, and has experienced the benefits of equine therapy in his own life.

“What we like to do is help uncover what the source of the stress is about, and help our clients release and get in touch with the underlying feeling and emotions that they have associated with the stress,” said Weissel.

The Wind Rider Project teaches mindfulness meditation, which reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and increases awareness.

The program also includes journaling, individual coaching sessions and group interactions. And of course, there is time spent with the horses,

y

Military personnel and first responders suffering from PTSD spend time bonding with horses through the Wind Rider Project, which offers free services to military personnel, veterans and first responders.

COURTESY OF GLENN WEISSEL which clients say is comforting and beneficial.

Previous client Paula K worked with Wilma, a member of the healing herd.

“I found my time working with Ashara and Wilma to be a heart opening experience. In one day not only did I gain the confidence to feel secure around a large house, but also found my way to accepting the things I cannot change,” said Paula.

Veterans, active military personnel or first responders interested in taking

advantage of the free services should visit www.thewindriderproject.com.

PARKER AND ELIZABETH FUNERAL HOMES

& CREMATORY

Parker Funeral Home was honored to be entrusted with the care of these loved ones.

Gioi Kim Miller, 55, of Parker, CO passed away on June 10, 2020. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam to Robert and Kim (Lam) Guffin on November 11, 1964. She will be remembered by many, especially her husband Ardis, and three daughters. Services were held at Parker Funeral Home with burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please visit www. pfh-co.com to view the obituary and to leave condolences.

Jo Ellen Sauer, 74, of Castle Rock, CO passed away on June 11, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL to William and Elsie (Johnson) Johnson Sr. on June 28, 1945. A service was held at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock following a visitation and burial was at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please visit www.pfh-co.com to view the obituary and to leave condolences to the family.

Myrna Chromczak, 77, of Lone Tree, CO passed away on June 12, 2020. She was born on September 1, 1942 to Harry and Fannie (Goldman) Levenkrone in Philadelphia, PA. Parker Funeral Home was honored to care for her. No services were held at that time. You may visit www,pfh-co.com to view the obituary and to leave condolences.

Allan Zane Teters, 83, of Castle Rock, CO passed away at home on June 14, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born in Colorado to John and Effie Mae (Price) Teters on November 1, 1936. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please visit www,pfh.co.com to read the obituary and to leave condolences to the family.

James Arthur Linn Dunham, 76, of Elizabeth, CO passed away at home on June 14, 2020. Loveland, CO was his place of birth and he was born to Arthur and Oza (Linn) Dunham on April 29, 1944. No services were scheduled at that time. Please visit www.pfh-co.com to leave condolences to the family.

Marlene Ione Schoneberg, 84, of Castle Pines, CO passed away on June 17, 2020. Marlene was born in South Dakota to Allen and Otalia (Swartos) Merrill on February 15, 1936. She and her late husband spent many years living in Wyoming together and they leave a loving family behind that will miss them greatly. Please visit www. pfh-co.com to read the obituary for both Marlene and Henry and to leave condolences for the family.

Please visit us online at www.pfh-co.com for full obituaries and more.

10325 Parkglenn Way - Parker, 80138 | 303-841-4004 243 Sprouse Court - Elizabeth, 80107 | 303-646-0003

In Loving Memory Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. Private 303-566-4100 Obituaries@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Funeral Homes Visit: www.memoriams.com

10 Elbert County News

July 16, 2020J

LOCAL

LIFE

A look at 5 fun places to take the kids during the summer of COVID-19

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

I

t’s a summer like no other. With concerts, festivals, sports games and lots more off the table during the COVID-19 pandemic, kids and families might be going a bit stircrazy.

Here’s a look at five places to take the kids this year.

Littleton: Littleton Museum Step back in time and let the city melt away at Littleton’s living history museum. Spread over 40 acres beside Ketring Lake, the museum grounds feature two working 19th-century style farms.

The homestead buildings are not open, and neither is the museum’s main building — meaning the nearest air conditioning will likely be in your car. But the museum grounds make for a pleasant stroll, and gargantuan cottonwoods offer shady groves perfect for kicking back with a book.

Kids will dig the resident livestock — a flock of baby lambs cavorts in one pasture, a pair of oxen lumber in another.

Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Guests are

TAKE OUT

10 OFF

$

THE FEAST

Easily feeds a family of four $61.25

51.25

$

• BABY BACK RIBS (1.5 RACKS) • BBQ CHICKEN • POTATOES (2) • PULLED PORK • CORN ON COB (2) • BEEF BRISKET • BAKED BEANS • GARLIC TOAST (2) • COLE SLAW EXTRA RIBS

ADD HALF RACK $729

EXTRA RIBS

ADD FULL RACK $1369

During COVID Take-Out Only Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs only. Not valid Friday or Saturday VALID THRU THURSDAY, JULY 23RD Must bring coupon. One Coupon good for entire party.

Coupon not valid for Online Ordering or Delivery

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE 11 AM - 2 PM

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

10335 S. Parker Rd., Parker 303-805-9742

Travel back in time at the Littleton Museum, where visitors can get a glimpse of 19th-century life in the area.

DAVID GILBERT

encouraged to wear masks.

Current hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Location: 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton Contact: 303-795-3950 or search “Littleton Museum” on littletongov.org.

Golden: Colorado Railroad Museum Kids can blow off some steam at the Colorado Railroad Museum, featuring a 15-acre railyard stocked with dozens of relics of Western railroad heritage.

Some locomotives and railcars are open for exploring. The museum basement features one of the best model railroad layouts on the Front Range.

The museum is still offering train rides around the museum grounds, though tickets are limited to maintain social distancing, and ordering online ahead of time is recommended. The Galloping Goose, a quirky passenger vehicle built in the 1930s and typically used for rides, is mothballed for now, in place of open-air cars. Train rides run Thursdays through Sundays through the end of August.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for kids, with kids under 2 free. Because the museum is operating at reduced capacity, reserving admission online is recommended. Face masks are required for all guests 2 and older.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays.

Location: 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden Contact: 303-279-4591 or coloradorailroadmuseum.org Westminster: Adventure Golf One of Colorado’s finest mini-golf parks, Adventure Golf features three epic 18-hole courses, with challenging holes, elaborate scenery, and goofy special effects, including an erupting volcano. The whole shebang is beneath a canopy of shade trees.

There are a few restrictions: groups are limited to four people, and face masks are required.

The park’s other attractions, including go-karts, a ropes course and bumper cars, are still closed. The concession stand currently sells only prepackaged food.

Adventure Golf is open from noon

You won’t likely see Englewood’s Pirates Cove Water Park as crowded as this file photo this year.

COURTESY OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD to 9 p.m. every day in July, with hours changing in August.

Prices vary, but start at $8.25 for adults and $6.95 for kids and seniors.

Location: 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Contact: 303-650-7587 or adventuregolfandraceway.com.

Englewood: Pirates Cove Water Park Water World in Federal Heights is closed this summer, but Englewood’s Pirates Cove makes a decent substitute. Featuring two king-size slides, a lazy river, an epic kids’ funhouse and a classic lap pool with a diving board, the park should leave the kids pretty worn out.

Reservations are required, and admission is in two-hour blocks. Groups of up to eight are allowed. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Reservations can be made 72 hours in advance by Englewood residents, or 48 hours in advance by non-residents.

Face masks are required for entry.

Prices vary, but non-resident adults are $15 and non-resident kids are $14.

Location: 1225 W. Belleview Ave., Englewood Contact: 303-762-2683 or piratescov-

ecolorado.com.

Northglenn and Parker: Boondocks Fun Center It took a bit, but Boondocks’ two Colorado locations, in Northglenn and Parker, are scheduled to reopen on July 8. The family fun emporiums feature bowling, laser tag, mini-golf, gokarts and bumper boats. The Northglenn location features a ropes course, and Parker’s features an immersive, virtual reality-like “dark ride.”

Reservations are recommended. The parks are offering three-hour “unlimited fun passes” that offer access to all attractions. Face masks are strongly encouraged.

Admission varies, but weekday unlimited passes are $20 per person, and $25 on the weekends. Hours vary, but the parks are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Locations: Parker’s Boondocks is at 18706 Cottonwood Drive, and Northglenn’s is at 11425 Community Center Drive.

Contact: Parker’s location is 720-8421100 or parker.boondocks.com. Northglenn’s is 720-977-8000 or northglenn. boondocks.com.

Elbert County News 11

0July 16, 2020

SPLIT FROM PAGE 1

According to Elbert County Deputy Manager Eileen Krauth, it will mean better services from both departments. The two were combined nearly 10 years ago due to budget cuts when the county suffered from an economic downturn.

“Years ago, when the county was in a budget crisis, there were reasons to combine the health department and the human services department under one director for budget reasons,” said Krauth. “The county also had a public health nurse, who was cut for budget reasons as well.”

The separation of the two departments will help simplify the budget for the county, as the human services department is funded by the state, while the health department is funded by the county general fund. Spear, director of

human services, and her department have been handling duties of both departments for years, but with the hiring of Dwayne Smith late last year, commissioners hope both departments can focus on their individual duties.

“We hired Dwayne late last year as our public health administrator,” said Krauth. “He was an excellent hire and is very experienced. Now that the county is on better financial footing, we are in a place to make sure we can do this right.”

The human services department is responsible for managing foster care issues, children and family programs, as well as child and adult protective services.

If commissioners approve the separation of the departments, the department of health will focus on ongoing COVID-19 issues and keeping community members up to date on safety issues and changing guidelines. The department will also perform restaurant inspec-

tions, septic inspections, dealing with rabid skunks and providing vaccination and maternal child health programs. There is currently an open position for a public health nurse to add to the department.

“Ensuring that our county government is structured in a way that best serves our citizens is critical,” said Commissioner Chris Richardson. “The consolidation of the human services department and public health was a necessary costsaving move made nearly a decade ago. Now, as priorities have shifted from septic permitting, restaurant inspections and rabid skunks to responding and recovering from COVID-19, it is clear that we, like many rural counties, need to build a more robust public health capability. Elevating the public health department in our county structure allows for more focused funding and effective provision of the broader array of services we envision for our county’s residents.”

‘Years ago, when the county was in a budget crisis, there were reasons to combine the health department and the human services department under one director for budget reasons.’

Eileen Krauth, Elbert County deputy manager

RISING IN THE EAST. With the west side of our community nearly fully developed, RidgeGate is now expanding to the east side of I-25. Our community encompasses a total of 3,500 acres, or six square miles, on both sides. In the years ahead, you’ll see the new Lone Tree City Center become an energized mixed-use downtown for our region. Our multiple light rail stations will keep us connected to the greater metro area.

Three new residential villages and a regional park will come to life, with Shea Homes as the master homebuilder for the first neighborhoods in the Southwest Village. Along with the city center, two additional commercial districts will help to create upwards of 35,000 new jobs. Stay tuned as the future comes into view.

A more natural approach to urbanism. ridgegate.com

12 Elbert County News

July 16, 2020J

Rocking on: Mines to have in-person classes in the fall with changes M

F

Masks and remote learning options to be the new norm

BY PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO PALBANIBURGIO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Classes will be held at Colorado School of Mines campus in the fall — but life on campus will still look plenty different.

In a message sent to students and faculty on June 22, School of Mines President Paul C. Johnson and four other administrators outlined plans for the fall semester, which will kick off on Aug. 24 with the school sticking with its planned semester calendar.

Little else, however, will be unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the way many classes will be delivered. The administrators said Mines will be working with a reduced number of classrooms and lower occupancy limits that have left the school expecting approximately 60 to 70 percent of classes to occur on campus in lecture halls or lab settings with social distancing requirements in place. The remainder of Mines courses will be offered in remote, hybrid or online formats.

Hands-on, project-based and first-year classes and labs are being prioritized for in-person delivery, while the “needs of faculty” are also being considered. All classrooms are also being outfitted with equipment that will allow all classes to be recorded which Johnson said will allow for “flexibility and eliminate the pressure to attend in-person if

A sign on the doors of every Mines campus building provides a reminder of steps to take to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO you do not feel well or need to isolate or self-quarantine.” Students wish-

ing to delay their return to campus will also be provided with remote or

online course options, according to the statement.

Other hallmarks of campus life will r also continue in the fall, but often i in a significantly revised form. In n May, Mines suspended its on-campus o living requirement for first-year m students decided to limit occupancy l of residence halls to 80% to allow for o safe social distancing to be maintained and reserve a substantial m number of rooms for possible use for g self-quarantine and isolation. Ameni- c ties like the dining halls and student i recreation center will also be opened t but with capacity restrictions and a other safety protocols in place. a Even traditions like the M Climb m and Convocation will likely look dif- o ferent as the administrators said the Student Life team is “working hard to b ensure our new students enjoy many p a of the traditional Welcome Week o activities with new precautions in o place.”

The school is also instituting several health and safety rules, includ- i f ing a requirement cloth masks be a worn indoors and “in any setting where it is difficult to maintain social t distancing.”

The release also asks students and i s faculty to commit to the Oredigger t Promise — a commitment to adopt the practices and attitudes necessary to safely return to and remain b i together at Mines.

“When we return to campus, we must all pledge to keep ourselves and one another safe,” the administrator’s statement read.

SEE MINES, P13

Elbert County News 13

0July 16, 2020

C R O S SWO R D P U Z Z L E

MINES

FROM PAGE 12

“Most students may be in the lowrisk group with respect to COVID-19 impacts, but others in our community are not. We also have to think of our faculty and staff and their immediate families. Even if you have little worry for yourself, please think of them.”

Tucker Orr, who will be a sophomore at Mines this year, said he is glad the school will be holding some classes in-person given the in-person interaction and hands-on experience that is integral to many classes. But at the same time, he is also glad he and the rest of Mines student community will be able to watch classes online.

“I’m not too worried about going back,” said Orr. “I think we have a pretty good community at Mines and are going to try to help each other out and not get this thing spread all over the place.”

But Justin Pace, who will be starting a graduate degree in Mines this fall after completing his undergraduate there in the spring, said his reaction was decidedly more mixed.

“I feel like a lot schools are being pressured into making decisions right now and Mines is one of them,” Pace said.

Pace said he is concerned outbreaks in the dorms could still be an issue whether the dorms are at 80%

A closed gate at Marv Kay stadium.

PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO

or 100% capacity, and also worries campus could still end up being too crowded.

“One of the issues is if people have online classes that take place 10 minutes after an in-person class then 10 minutes isn’t enough time to go home so the same amount of people are going to be on campus,” he said.

“So, I feel like most people are going to be on campus and its going to be kind of rough to deal with all the restrictions. I think a lot of people are stressed out about how education is going to be for the next year.”

Weekly Carrier Routes Available

Castle Rock & Parker Areas • Part-time hours • Adaptable route sizes • No suit & tie required!

Previous carrier experience encouraged; reliable vehicle and email access, required. no telephone inquiries - but

email us at:

snevins@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Answers

© 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

Solution

THANKS for

PLAYING!

14 Elbert County News

July 16, 2020J

Parker boy raises money for front-line workers

2020 CENSUS RESPONSE RATES

SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the national census continues. Here are census response rates as of July 8 among metroDenver counties and cities, ranked by response rate.

To respond to the census, visit 2020census.gov.

COUNTIES Douglas-76.9% Jefferson-76.1% Broomfield-72.8% Boulder-72.7% Arapahoe-71.0%

Elbert-70.7% Adams-66.4% Denver-63.9% CITIES Centennial-83.0% Arvada-79.9% Castle Rock-76.1% Parker-75.7% Wheat Ridge -73.8% Golden-73.4% Westminster -72.8% Lakewood-72.7% Littleton-72.1% Thornton-70.1% Englewood-68.1% Northglenn-67.6% Denver-63.9%

Jack Templin raised $300 for Parker Adventist

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKET@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Eight-year-old Jack Templin proudly presented Parker Adventist Hospital with a $300 check to help front-line workers in their fight against COVID-19.

Classifieds

Classifieds Real Estate NOTICE OF PENDING SEALED BID AUCTION OF STATE LAND LEASE NOTICE is hereby provided that the State Board of Land Commissioners (“Board”) has authorized an auction for a lease on the following parcel of state trust land located in Elbert County, Colorado: SECTION 36-T6S-R64W containing 640 acres, more or less The above-described lease parcel will be auctioned for lease. The minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is $15.10/AUM or $3,216.30 per year.

The publication of this Notice on June 25, 2020 begins a notice and public bid period during which sealed bids may be submitted to the Board.

To be considered, sealed bids must be received by 4 p.m. on July 22, 2020 by the Board’s North Central District Office located at 360 Oak Avenue, Suite 110, Eaton CO 80615.

Sealed bids must be submitted on the Board’s Agricultural Lease Application with a check for the $100 non-refundable application fee, a Resource Management Questionnaire and a separate check for the full amount of the first year’s rental bid. Interested parties must request an application from the District Office listed below. The words “Sealed Bid for the Elbert County Road 174 Auction” must be clearly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope.

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

Board staff will open the sealed bids at 10:00 A.M. on July 23, 2020 at the office of the Board, 360 Oak Avenue, Suite 110, Eaton, CO 80615. This Bid Opening will be open to the applicants and to the public in general.

Participation in the bidding process does not create any rights for the winning bidder or anyone else participating in the bidding process.

The successful applicant will be required to cooperate with the Board in complying with the mandates of § 36-1-118(1,2,3) and § 36-1-119.

Property Information:

Location: Approximately 10 miles North of Kiowa in western Elbert County. Parcel is o n e mile east of Road 29 on the south side of Road 174. Parcel is posted with sign indicating auction.

AUM’s: 213 Minimum Bid: $3,216.30 per year ($15.10 per AUM) Lease Term: 10 years Improvements: One mile of exterior fence, stock well, windmill and tank. Successful bidder will be required to reimburse former lessee for these improvements at a current value of $5,721. The property is not entirely fenced off from neighboring properties. Successful bidder will need to construct new boundary fence in cooperation with adjacent land owners according to Colorado fence law.

Water: Stock well, windmill, and tank in SW Use of Property: Grazing Possession: Upon receipt of confirmation letter All leases will be “as is where is”. An agricultural lease for this property is/ is not in effect.

For more information or to receive an application, please contact the North Central District office at (970) 454-5279.

Unsuccessful bidders will have the first year’s rental bid returned to them within 15 working days of the final approval of a lease application.

Newspaper: Elbert County News Publication Dates:June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16

Help Wanted Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher for Strasburg Elementary Center Based Program- Current Colorado license as Severe Cognitive or Generalist teacher preferred.

We are team oriented and collaboratively support efforts of our staff for our children. Salary based on education and experience. Excellent benefits. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. Please fax completed application and supporting documents, including resume, to (719) 775-9714 or email tracyg@ ecboces.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tree Service

A-1 Stump Removal

Advertise: 303-566-4100

Call Stump grinding specialist

or Most stumps $75.00 Text $55 Minimum.

Free estimates. Licensed & Insured.

39 years experience.

Templin, of Parker, wanted to do something to help raise money for the fight against COVID-19. Templin decided to do a “Positive Run” where friends and neighbors could pledge money based on the number of laps he could run around their neighborhood in an hour.

His goal was five laps.

Templin ended up making 12 laps to total 4.8 miles.

Templin presented the check June 15.

Handyman

ONE WAY HANDYMAN

General Repairs Licensed General Contractor

303-805-7800

In business in Colorado 25 years We accept all major credit cards.

A father and son team!

10% off when coupon presented

Lawn/Garden Services

Call Terry or Corey 303-424-7357 Help Wanted

Concrete/Paving

Special Education Paraprofessional Full Time Paraprofessional needed for our West Area Center-based Learning Program located in Strasburg for the 2020-21 school year.

Competitive pay and benefits including individual health insurance .To apply for this position, please complete the Classified Application for Employment available for download on the ecboces. org website under “Jobs” or contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101.

Please fax completed application to 719-771-4001 or email it to tracyg@ ecboces.org Equal Opportunity Employer

TLLC Concrete

Garage Sales Huge Annual Antique, Collectible & Horse Drawn Farm Equipment Sale Horse Drawn Farm Equipment, Wood Wheel Wagons, Buggy, Steel Wheels, Misc. Farm Tons of Collectibles Thurs-Sun July 16th - July 19th 8:00AM-4pm

Ty Barrett

303-646-2355 Specialize in barn floors, Driveways, Remove and replacement Any job over 400 SF give us a call!

Electricians

B&W Electric, LLC

Licensed and Insured.

Residential or Commercial Ask about our Senior Citizen and/or Veteran discounts.

Call (720) 925-1241

Alpine Landscape Management

Weekly Mowing, Aerate, Fertilize, Spring Clean Up, Power Raking, Trim Bushes & Small Trees, Senior Discounts

720-329-9732

Roofing/Gutters

• Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Insurance Claims

303-805-7800

www.1wayroofer.com In business in Colorado 25 Years We Accept All Major Credit Cards

Garage Doors

Tile

FOR ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR NEEDS!

ANYTHING TILE

10824 E Black Forest Dr Parker 80138 720-842-1716

● Marble ● Repairs ● Granite Counter Tops Remodeling is my specialty!

Call now for free estimate

(303) 646-0140

Carpet/Flooring • Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

Tree Service

A-1 Stump Removal Stump grinding specialist

303-974-7404

www.mikesgaragedoors.com

Most stumps $75.00 Call $55 Minimum.

Free estimates. or Licensed & Insured. text 39 years experience.

10% off when coupon presented

A father and son team!

Call Terry or Corey 303-424-7357

Elbert County News 15

0July 16, 2020

www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Legals

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2020 for each County affected.

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE CHILD FIND East Central BOCES and/or its member districts would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a disability.

The Colorado Department of Education maintains a comprehensive child identification system consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community resources, assumes the leadership role in establishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, who may have a disability and may be eligible for services and supports under Part C or special education services under Part B of IDEA. Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns should be directed to the following: • Cheyenne County (Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson Schools) • Lincoln County (Genoa-Hugo School) • Yuma County (Idalia & Liberty Schools) • Kit Carson County (Bethune, Stratton, Arriba-Flagler & Hi-Plains Schools) • Arapahoe County (Byers, Deer Trail, Strasburg & Bennett Schools) • Washington County (Arickaree & Woodlin Schools) • Adams County (Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail Schools) • Lincoln County (Limon & Karval Schools) • Elbert County (Agate & Kiowa Schools) • Kit Carson County (Burlington Schools) Please contact: Stacey Schillig, Child Find Coordinator - (719) 775-2342, ext. 133 All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be directed to the local school district administrator, special education teacher, East Central BOCES (719) 775-2342, ext. 101.

Services for infants and toddlers are voluntary.

The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, ArribaFlagler, Hi-Plains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Liberty, and Idalia.

20CW3085 Sandra Shane, PO Box 1952, Elizabeth, Colorado 80107. APPLICATION FOR ABSOLUTE UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHT FOR AN EXEMPT WELL PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 37-92-602(4) IN ELBERT COUNTY. Please send all pleadings and correspondence to: Sheela S. Stack, Esq., Stacy L. Brownhill, Esq., NAZARENUS STACK & WOMBACHER LLC, 8301 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 110, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Telephone: (720) 647-5661.

2. Description of Well. Shane Well, Well Permit No. 166293, located in the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 24, Township 7 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, Colorado, Easting 533255; Northing 4364416MN. Country Lane Farm Subdivision, Lot 8. 3. Date of Appropriation. May 26, 1992. A. How appropriation was initiated. By filing the well permit application with the State Engineer’s Office. B. Date water applied to beneficial use. November 11, 1993. 4.

A. Source of water. Not-nontributary groundwater from the Upper Dawson Aquifer. Depth of well, if completed. 380 feet. 5. Amount. 15 gallons per minute, absolute. 6. Uses. Ordinary household purposes inside one single family dwelling, dire protection, the watering of poultry, domestic animals, and livestock, and the irrigation of not over one acre of home gardens and lawns. 7.

Name and Address of the Owner of the Structure.

Applicant is the owner of Well Permit No. 166293.

(3 pages) WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED

BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of AUGUST 2020 (forms available on www. courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office) and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No. 244396 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 16, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News

References: IDEA, Part C, Section 303.320-323 IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 ECEA CCR 301-8 2220-R-4.01-4.04(4) East Central BOCES Comprehensive Plan Section III Process of Identifying

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JUNE 2020 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION

Legal Notice No. 244395 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 23, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News

TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2020 for each County affected.

Water Court Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JUNE 2020 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER

20CW3091 LINDEN H. SCOTT SR. FAMILY TRUST, 1735 County Road 194, Parker, CO, 80138. Frederick A. Fendel, III, Eric K. Trout, Petrock Fendel Poznanovic, P.C., 700 17th Street, Suite 1800, Denver, CO, 80202. Ap-

legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com

plication for Underground Water Rights and Plan for Augmentation in ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Property: 35 acres generally located in the NE1/4 NE1/4, Section 2, Township 6 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Prairie Ridge Subdivision, Tract 9 (“Subject Property”). Applicant is the owner of the subject property. Well Permits: There is one existing Lower Dawson exempt well on the Subject Property registered under well permit number 93556. Additional well permits will be applied for prior to construction. Source of Water Rights: The Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as defined in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7), and the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary as defined in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.5). Estimated Amounts: Applicant estimates the following annual amounts may be available for withdrawal: Upper Dawson, 1.42* (NNT); Lower Dawson, 4.97 (NNT); Denver, 19.81 (NT); Arapahoe, 13.35 (NT); Laramie-Fox Hills, 9.85 (NT); *Total estimated amount is reduce by 2 acre-feet for existing exempt well permit # 93556.

Proposed Uses: Domestic, commercial, irrigation, stockwatering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes, including storage, both on and off the Subject Property. Jurisdiction: The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this application pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 37-90-137(6), 37-92-203(1), 37-92-302(2). Summary of Plan for Augmentation: Groundwater to be Augmented: Approximately 4.97 acre-feet per year of Lower Dawson aquifer groundwater. Water Rights to be Used for Augmentation: Return flows from the use of not nontributary and nontributary groundwater and direct discharge of nontributary groundwater. Statement of Plan for Augmentation: The Lower Dawson aquifer groundwater will be used for domestic, including in-house use, irrigation, commercial, stockwatering, and fire protection, through one or more wells, both on and off the Subject Property. Applicant reserves the right to amend the amount and uses without amending the application or republishing the same. Sewage treatment for in-house use will be provided by nonevaporative septic systems. Return flow from inhouse use will be approximately 90% of that use, and return flow from outside irrigation use will be approximately 15% of that use. During pumping Applicant will replace actual depletions pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5). Depletions occur to the Running (Box Elder) Creek stream system and return flows accrue to that creek system and are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicant will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements.

Applicants request the court approve the above underground water rights, find that Applicants have complied with C.R.S. § 37-90-137(4) and water is legally available for withdrawal, find there will be no material injury to the owners of or persons entitled to use water under any vested water right or decreed conditional water right, and grant such other and further relief as is appropriate. 4 pages.

WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

Legal Notice No. 244398 First Publication: July 16, 2020 Last Publication: July 16, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JUNE 2020 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2020 for each County affected.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of AUGUST 2020 (forms available on www. courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office) and must be filed as an Original and include $192.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

20CW3090 CAROLYN GUIDERA, 1922 Belgian Trail, Elizabeth, CO, 80107.

Frederick A. Fendel, II, Eric K. Trout, Petrock Fendel Poznanovic, P.C., 700 17th Street, Suite 1800, Denver, CO 80202. Application for Underground Water Rights and Plan for Augmentation Legal Notice No. 244397 in ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Property: 5.060 First Publication: July 16, 2020 acres generally located in the NE1/4 SE1/4, Last Publication: July 16, 2020 Section 2, Township 8 South, Range 65 West of Publisher: The Elbert County News the 6th P.M., Cimarron Filing 3, Block 10, Lot 1 (“Subject Property”). Applicant is the owner of the Subject Property. Well Permits: There is Notice to Creditors one existing Lower Dawson exempt well on the Subject Property registered under well permit number 24999. Additional well permits will be PUBLIC NOTICE applied for prior to construction. Source of Water Rights: The Upper Dawson aquifer is not nonNOTICE TO CREDITORS tributary as defined in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7), Estate of Garth M. Willson, and the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe, and aka Garth Macleod Willson, II, Deceased Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary as Case Number: 20 PR 30012 defined in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.5). Estimated Amounts: Applicant estimates the following annual All persons having claims against the aboveamounts may be available for withdrawal: Upper named estate are required to present them to the Dawson, 1.46 acre-feet (NNT); Denver, 1.67 (NT); Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, 2.07 (NT); Laramie-Fox Hills, 1.60 (NT).

Elbert County, Colorado on or before November Proposed Uses: Domestic, commercial, irrigation, 2, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred. stockwatering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes, including storage, both on and off Nancy L. Willson the Subject Property. Jurisdiction: The Court Personal Representative has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this 41865 Muirfield Loop application pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 37-90-137(6), Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 37-92-203(1), 37-92-302(2). Summary of Plan for Augmentation: Groundwater to be Augmented: Legal Notice No. 244390 Approximately 1.46 acre-feet per year of Upper First Publication: July 2, 2020 Dawson aquifer groundwater. Water Rights to be Last Publication: July 16, 2020 Used for Augmentation: Return flows from the use Publisher: Elbert County News of not nontributary and nontributary groundwater and direct discharge of nontributary groundwater.

Statement of Plan for Augmentation: The Upper Public Notice Dawson aquifer groundwater will be used for domestic purposes, including in-house use, irrigation, NOTICE TO CREDITORS commercial, stockwatering, and fire protection, Estate of LILLIE MORRIS, Deceased through one or more wells, both on and off the Case Number: 20 PR 7 Subject Property. Applicant reserves the right to amend the amount and uses without amending All persons having claims against the above the application or republishing the same. Sewage WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE named estate are required to present them to the treatment for in-house use will be provided by nonADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED personal representative or to the District Court of evaporative septic systems. Return flow from inBY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN Elbert County, Colorado on or before November house use will be approximately 90% of that use, PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND 9, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred. and return flow from outside irrigation use will be OWNERS OF AFFECTEDCONCERNING RIGHTS MUST THEAPABANDONMENTS LIST OF approximately 15% of that use. During pumping PEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDWATER RIGHTS IN ELBERT COUNTY Michael L. Morris Applicant will replace actual depletions pursuant ED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. Personal Representative to C.R.S. § 37-90-137(9)(c.5). Depletions occur The Division Engineer, in accordance with §37-92-401, Colorado Revised Statutes (2019), has compiled the list of absolute water 3124 Antelope Ridge Trail to the Running (Box Elder) Creek stream system YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who rights that he or she “has determined to have been abandoned in whole or in part and which previously not been adjudged to Parker, Coloradohave 80138 and return flows accrue to that creek system and wishes to oppose an application, or an amended been abandoned.” are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the application, may file with thehave Water Clerk, P. O. Box Legal Noticemay No.be 244395 groundwater is beinginpumped.

Applicant 2038, Greeley, CO 80632,A acomplete verified list Statement of water rightssubject that have been abandoned, the opinion of the Division Engineer, found on the Division of First Publication: July 9, 2020 will reserve an equal amount of nontributary of Opposition, setting forth Water facts as to why the apResources (DWR) website https://www.colorado.gov/water.

Last Publication: July 23, 2020 groundwater underlying the Subject Property to plication should not be granted, or why it should be If you conditions. wish to object to the inclusion of any water right on the Division Engineer’s abandonment mustCounty file a written Publisher:list, Theyou Elbert Newsstatement meet post pumping augmentation requirements. granted only in part or on certain Such of objection thelast DivisionApplicants Engineer byrequest July 1, the 2021.

We approve request that court theobjections above be submitted using DWR’s Abandonment Statement of Opposition must be filed with by the Objection Form, which can be obtained on the DWR website (search keyword “Abandonment 2020”) or from any DWR office. underground water rights, find that Applicants have day of AUGUST 2020 (forms available on www. withmade C.R.S. 37-90-137(4) water of objection, will be filed with ### courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office) and must The Abandonment List, with complied any revisions as a§ result of written and statements the Water Court by is legally available for withdrawal, find there will be filed as an Original andDecember include $192.00 filing 31, 2021.

Once the list is adjudged by the entry of a decree by the Water Court, such decree will be conclusive as to the be no material injury to the owners of or persons fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must abandonment of the water right. entitled to use water under any vested water right also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s the following table, U indicates units ofconditional either C=cfs or A=acre-ft. uses being abandoned are either 'All Uses' indicating all or decreed water right, andThe grant such Attorney and an affidavit orIn certificate of such serof the water right, orand the individual uses such as Irr=Irrigation. other further relief aslisted, is appropriate.

4 Pages. If any aspect of the decreed place of use is being vice of mailing shall be fileddecreed with theuses Water Clerk. abandoned, that is indicated by 'Yes' in the Place column.

WATER DIVISION 1 ABANDONMENT LIST Structure Name Water Source

Water Rights AGATE DITCH

BOONE WELL 1-14871 Public Notice

Decreed Amount

Aband Amount

Remain U Abandoned Amount Uses

Agate Creek South Platte River

30.0000 0.2600

30.0000 0.2600

0.0000 C All Uses 0.0000 C All Uses

Place No No

BOONE WELL 2-14872

South Platte River

0.2900

0.2900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

CONCERNING THE ABANDONMENT LIST OF WATER RIGHTS IN ELBERT COUNTY

BOONE WELL 3-3199F

South Platte River

0.2900

0.2900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

BOONE WELL 4-3198F

South Platte River

0.2900

0.2900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

The Division Engineer, in accordance with §37-92-401, Colorado Revised Statutes (2019), has compiled the list of absolute water rights that he or she “has determined to have been abandoned in whole or in part and which previously have not been adjudged to have been abandoned.”

A complete list of water rights that have been abandoned, in the opinion of the Division Engineer, may be found on the Division of Water Resources (DWR) website https://www.colorado.gov/water.

If you wish to object to the inclusion of any water right on the Division Engineer’s abandonment list, you must file a written statement of objection with the Division Engineer by July 1, 2021. We request that objections be submitted using DWR’s Abandonment Objection Form, which can be obtained on the DWR website (search keyword “Abandonment 2020”) or from any DWR office.

The Abandonment List, with any revisions made as a result of written statements of objection, will be filed with the Water Court by December 31, 2021. Once the list is adjudged by the entry of a decree by the Water Court, such decree will be conclusive as to the abandonment of the water right.

In the following table, U indicates units of either C=cfs or A=acre-ft. The uses being abandoned are either 'All Uses' indicating all decreed uses of the water right, or the individual uses listed, such as Irr=Irrigation. If any aspect of the decreed place of use is being abandoned, that is indicated by 'Yes' in the Place column.

DEITRICH DITCH 2

Kiowa Creek

1.5000

1.5000

0.0000 C All Uses

No

GODLEY WELL 2-3740-F GODLEY WELL 5

South Platte River South Platte River

1.5600 0.2780

1.5600 0.2780

0.0000 C All Uses 0.0000 C All Uses

No No

HERBST SPRG

South Platte River

0.0001

0.0001

0.0000 C All Uses

No

HOWELL WELL 2-20205-2

South Platte River

0.2900

0.2900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

HOWELL WELL 3-19955

South Platte River

2.0900

2.0900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

KRUSE MAULDIN DITCH

Running Creek

1.5000

1.5000

0.0000 C All Uses

No

PHILLIPS WELL 1-20002-1

South Platte River

1.1500

1.1500

0.0000 C All Uses

PHILLIPS WELL 2-20002-2

South Platte River

1.0000

1.0000

0.0000 C All Uses

No No

SIEFKAS SUMP 14697

South Platte River

0.7800

0.7800

0.0000 C All Uses

No

SIEFKAS SUMP 19991-1

South Platte River

1.6000

1.6000

0.0000 C All Uses

No

SIEFKAS SUMP 19991-2

South Platte River

1.0000

1.0000

0.0000 C All Uses

No

SIEFKAS SUMP 19992

South Platte River

0.7800

0.7800

0.0000 C All Uses

No

WILLIAMS WELL R20700

South Platte River

1.1200

1.1200

0.0000 C All Uses

No

WATER DIVISION 1 ABANDONMENT LIST Structure Name Water Source

Decreed Amount

Aband Amount

Remain U Abandoned Amount Uses

Place

AGATE DITCH BOONE WELL 1-14871

Agate Creek South Platte River

30.0000 0.2600

30.0000 0.2600

0.0000 C All Uses 0.0000 C All Uses

No No

BOONE WELL 2-14872

South Platte River

0.2900

0.2900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

BOONE WELL 3-3199F

South Platte River

0.2900

0.2900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

BOONE WELL 4-3198F

South Platte River

0.2900

0.2900

0.0000 C All Uses

No

DEITRICH DITCH 2

Kiowa Creek

1.5000

1.5000

0.0000 C All Uses

No

Legal Notice No.: 244394 First Publication: July 9, 2020

Last Publication: July 30, 2020 Publisher: Elbert County News

Elbert County Legals 7.16.20 * 1

16 Elbert County News

July 16, 2020

MEMORY CARE

Covid doesn’t live here.

Thanks to our rigorous preventative and monitoring practices, and our caring, heroic staff, everyone at Renew can live life to the fullest — except Covid.

Call to learn more (720) 805-1142 R E N E W S E N I O R . C O M

•

7 4 7 5

S

S H A W N E E

S T ,

A U R O R A ,

C O

8 0 0 1 6

PERFECTLY & R E D TERN US ANTEED DELICIO GUA

RSES 20 MAIN COUSE RT GET THE GRILLER’S BUNDLE

INTRODUCTORY PRICE:

$

Taller, thicker steaks, expertly hand-cut.

Double-trimmed for 100% flawless bites.

4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignon 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks 4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin 4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets Omaha Steaks Seasoning Packet

Aged 21 days for the most tenderness.

$224.91* separately

TRY THE EXCLUSIVE OMAHA STEAKS

BUTCHER’S CUT FILET MIGNON

THE BEST STEAKS OF YOUR LIFE OR

YOUR MONEY BACK

7999

+ SIDES & DES

+ 4 MORE BURGERS

FREE

com/family254

aks. .6525 | OmahaSte 9 9 .2 3 3 8 1. ow N er Ord undle 63281DCB B r’s le ril G e th r fo Ask

*Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Limit 2.

Free burgers will be sent to each shipping address that includes (63281). Standard S&H added per address. Not valid with other offers. Expires 10/31/20. All purchases subject to Omaha Steaks, Inc. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: omahasteaks.com/terms-of-useOSI and omahasteaks .com/info/privacy-policy or call 1-800-228-9872. Photos exemplary of product advertised.