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Daryl Llewellyn and Don Fear work on creating a safer back deck at the Zimmerman home Aug. 12 during the Douglas Elbert Realtors Association Helping Hands community project. Photos by Shanna Fortier
‘The hands and feet of Jesus’ Helping Hands is a community outreach program of the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com The high-pitched screech of power tools cut through the air at the peaceful country home of the Zimmermann family in east Elbert County. Volunteers from the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association had spread throughout the property, cutting wood to rebuild a front and back deck, painting and trimming bushes. “We’re just blessed,” said Cindy Zimmermann as she watched the volunteers. “It’s like a miracle happening today. These people are really the hands and feet of Jesus.” Construction work at the Zimmermann home was one of two projects the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association completed Aug. 12 and 13 during its Helping Hands Community Outreach Project. Every year, the association helps one or two families in need with their homes in Douglas or Elbert counties. Their mission is to help those in the community with home improvement projects to better a family’s quality of life. Helping Hands supports the elderly, the young, the disabled, and
Patrick Zimmermann stands with his parents, Cindy and Steve, watching the slew of volunteers rebuilt a safe a back deck at their new home in Elbert County. those with unexpected life events and adversity. The Zimmermann family moved from Parker to their ranch-style home along the Elbert County line last October, shortly after their son, Patrick, 16, was diagnosed with NiemannPick Type C, a degenerative condition that’s compared to childhood Alzheimer’s. “Patrick loves to sit out back and we can see the sunrises and moonrises and rainbows,” Cindy Zimmermann said.
The family is excited about the revamped back deck, which will have safer, ramp access for Patrick. “He used to run cross country, play piano and now he can’t do those things,” Zimmerman said. “So he’s ready to go to heaven.” Most children with Patrick’s disease don’t live past age 20, she said, so making his home comfortable is a top priority. The Zimmerman home is also a
Elbert County Commissioner Kelly Dore has resigned from the board of county commissioners. In an Aug. 15 news release describing her decision, Dore, who represented District 2, cited “internal issues” and “unethical behavior” among her fellow board members as factors in her resignation. “I cannot in good faith continue to represent a county that is unwilling to address (its) internal issues and while trying to be Dore the balance between my two board members who seem content with fighting each other on an idealogy and not working for the good of the people,” Dore wrote. Dore, a Republican who served with Robert Rowland and Larry Ross, said the board needed to operate in a more civil manner “without personal sabotage or willful and wanton intent to harm their fellow colleague, which is what is the current reality.” Rowland and Ross were not immediately available for comment, nor was Dore. Dore also pointed to frustration with the county’s “lack of revenue to meet the growing needs and population, to support roads and other governmental agencies...” In a statement, Tom Peterson, chairman of the Elbert County Republicans, thanked Dore for her service and praised Dore continues on Page 6
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Man dies after Elizabeth building collapses Staff report A man who was injured when an outbuilding collapsed Aug. 14 in Elizabeth has died. Elizabeth Fire Rescue responded to the shed’s collapse at about 3 p.m. in the 34000 block of Columbine Trail. A man and a woman were attempting to take down the shed when the building collapsed on
This building in T the 34000 block of Columbine Trail in Elizabeth collapsed on Aug. 14, killing a man and injuring a woman. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Fire Rescue
them, authorities said. Both individuals were transported to the hospital. A spokeswoman for Elizabeth Fire Rescue confirmed Aug. 16 that the man had died. The woman was released from the hospital with minor injuries. The identities of the man and woman were not released and no additional information was available.
Ongoing Find 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 has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline. org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/. Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-
AREA CLUBS sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge. com.
The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.
Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.
Kiowa Creek Food Pantry is a distribution site for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low income individuals/families that qualify. We also distribute low income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry for more information at 303-621-2376, or come by from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; we are located in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa.
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96-year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.
Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be
helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org. The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-8250208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod. com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. Clubs continues on Page 7
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THINGS TO DO Theatre of Dreams Shows Shoot Ogawa, stage magician of the year, performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Suites C & D, Castle Rock. Ogawa uses simple props - rope, cards, handkerchiefs and coins - but what he does with them will leave the audience spellbound. This family show is suitable for all ages. Las Vegas illusionists Kyle and Mistie Knight perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-6 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Suites C & D, Castle Rock. The husband and wife team customizes its show depending on the demographic. Reservations required; go to http://tickets. amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799. Open Saddle Series Cowboy Up Kiowa presents its second Open Saddle series. The 2016 Gymkhana schedule Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 1 p.m. start. Scavenger Hunt Parker Quest will take you on a scavenger-hunt-style tour through historic downtown Parker at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The journey begins at the Parker Schoolhouse, 19650 E. Mainstreet, where families, teams and individuals receive a passport of clues to solve. The Quest is a partnership among Douglas County Libraries, the Town of Parker, Parker Area Historical Society, and Parker Arts. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www. DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Walking Tour
Open Space Tour Learn about the history and plans for Prairie Canyon Ranch during a tour of the open space at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at 4620 S. State Highway 83, Franktown. Jackie Sanderson from the Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources will lead the tour, which is part of Douglas County Libraries’ series on the History of Ranching in Douglas County. Wear ranchappropriate shoes/boots and clothing; sunscreen is also recommended. Water will be provided. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils. org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Sept. 2, 9:3011:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Campers & RVers, Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa (contact Steve Nesvold, 720-837-3612); Friday, Sept. 16, 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Wednesday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Wednesday, Sept. 28, 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker.
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Celebrate Roald Dahl Day at an author-inspired, fun-filled event for kids ages 7-12 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Celebrate the birthday of the author of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” with cake, games and crafts. Come dressed in his favorite color or as one of his characters for a splendiferous time. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Local author Jeff Miller will discuss his book “Behind the Lines,” about Herbert Hoover’s efforts to save the Belgian people from starvation during the German occupation between 1914 and 1918. The Castle Rock Historical Society program is Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164,
museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, or www. castlerockhistoricalsociety. org. Admission is free. Outback Express A public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod. com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated. Shuttle runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on Monday, Sept. 12 and to Limon on Thursday, Sept. 22; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and Sept. 20; and from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Residents of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home ride on Thursday, Sept. 8. Non-Fiction Book Club The Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets monthly, and members read books that increase knowledge and critical thinking skills. Sometimes, club members all read the same book; other times, they read different books on the same topic. Meetings are spent in lively, polite discussions at take place from 6:309 p.m. at Lawrence Johnson’s place at 16246 Orchard Grass Lane, Parker; 303-908-4452. The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 13, and the book is “The
Day the World Came to Town,” by Jim Defede. It’s about the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, which took in thousands of people and treated them like family when America closed its airspace on 9/11. For October, members may read “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough, or any other book about the Wright brothers. For November, the group will read about teachers in the early Alaskan territory. Suggestions include “A is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory” and “A is for Anaktuvuk: Teacher to the Numamiut Eskimos,” by Naomi Penner, who lives in Highlands Ranch. December’s topic is still to be determined. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-275-3750 or evelyn.poulo@gmail.com for meeting notifications and to
receive the member recommended book list. Homemade Items, Crafts Needed Register for the Elizabeth United Methodist Women’s Shop and Roll craft sale by Sept. 15, and save $10. Full registration cost is $40. The sale is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the church. For information and to register, call Peg Veit at 303-646-6239 or email mary@sunwestco. com. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@ da.18.state.co.us. Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@projectangelheart.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. 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 800-733-2773 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 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who
have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugeeesl.org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon. mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. 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. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education
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Terri Davis, of Colorado State Bank and Trust, trims juniper bushes at the Zimmermann residence. She said she loves volunteering, especially for this specific family. “Patrick has such a spirit,” she said. “I just love being here.” Photo by Shanna Fortier
returned home after being in hospice for 2 1/2 years. He is in a wheelchair and on oxygen permanently. His parents passed away several years ago and all their belongings were stored in the basement. Because of Garcia’s health problems, the family had been unable to clear it out. “It is such a wonderful feeling to be a part of these projects and help families in the communities we work and live in,” Renata White and Wendy Gable, co-chairs of the DERA Helping Hands project for this year, wrote in a media release. “Seeing everyone work together and help out these families is amazing and so rewarding. You cant believe it until you do it.”
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“her efforts to move the county forward in a positive manner, and for her commitment to the residents of Elbert County.” Dore was elected in November 2014 for a four-year term. Her departure means that all three county commissioner seats
are open in this November’s election — and all three spots will have new faces. Rowland and Ross have decided not to seek re-election. State law allows the party of the resigning commissioner to pick a replacement. Peterson urged potential candidates to come forward by the Aug. 19 deadline and he said all registered Republicans in District 2 were eligible for the position. District 2 covers an area between Elizabeth and Kiowa, north of
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Douglas County youth, 9-12th graders, have an opportunity to become involved as youth delegates at the Douglas County 2016 Youth Congress on Monday, Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the PACE Center in Parker. To complete your online registration or to learn more about the 2016 Youth Congress please visit www. douglas.co.us and search for Youth Congress or contact Marsha Alston, Youth Services Program Manager at 303.688.4825 ext 5327 or malston@douglas.co.us
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Highway 86. For a map of the districts, go to www.elbertcounty-co.gov/comm2013. pdf. “Ideally, we would have a number of candidates to consider,” Peterson wrote in a news release. “My goal is for the executive committee to present two or three qualified candidates to the vacancy committee for consideration.” The Republican Party Vacancy committee was scheduled to meet at the Elbert County Fairgrounds exhibit hall in Kiowa at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 to appoint a replacement, the news release states. The person appointed commissioner
will fill the post until the November election and will be the Republican candidate on the ballot, according to the release. For more information, go to www.elbertcountyrepublicans.com. In closing her letter of resignation, Dore said she is hopeful future commissioners will work together for the good of the county. “I sincerely hope the people of Elbert County become involved with their local government and ask their elected officials to serve them with a clear conscience and with the best intentions of all the citizens in mind, not the personal, self-serving agenda that currently exists.”
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Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-6463425 for information.
for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding. com.
Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club is open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins at 720212-4788 for information or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/Parker-FranktownElizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/
Sky Cliff Center Support Groups A Stroke support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday (lunch included). The Care Giver support group for adults meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-814-2863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff. org. Go to www.skycliff.org.
VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www. vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303435-2560 for questions.
Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month.
Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available
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Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org The Children’s Hospital of Denver, Highlands Ranch chapter Contact: 303-861-6887 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, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-
sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www. lfsrm.org. 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, loday@douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org. Nonprofit Wildlife Group
Women’s Divorce Workshop covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce and is
presented the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Meet in the community room. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.
Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible Contact: info@wildearthguardians.org Paladin Rescue Alliance Christian non-government organization dedicated to rescuing human trafficking victims and building alliances to combat trafficking locally, nationally and internationally Need: Volunteers to help organize supplies; donations of supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. Needed items include cleansers, skin cream, ointment, disinfectants, dressings, bandages, rolls, sponges, pads, dressing tape, gloves, alcohol pads, asprin, Tylenol. Age requirement: All ages can participate. Contact: www.paladinrescue.org; Paladin Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 79, Littleton, CO 80160; 888-327-3063 PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Project CURE Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world Need: Groups of 7-15 people to help
sort medical supplies; those with medical/clinical backgrounds to become Sort Team Leaders; truck drivers to help pick up donations (no CDL required). Age requirements: Ages 15 and older (if a large group of ages 15 and younger is interested, we can try to accommodate different projects). Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720-341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www.projectcure.org. Red Cross Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-2667855 SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@ comcast.net Spellbinder Storytellers Connects the generations through storytelling Need: Adults to tell stories to children in Douglas County Schools Age requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Jaime Gotlieb, 303-688-7626 or jgotlieb@dclibraries.org
VFW Post 4266, serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Go to www.vfwpost4266.org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.
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Pointing fingers and placing blame I am not sure if I can remember a time where finger pointing and blaming others has been more prevalent in all of society than it is right now. It seems easier to hide behind the mistakes of someone else or even create the mistakes of another person than it is to take ownership and to hold ourselves accountable for our own actions and words. Now I am not the first one to share this next bit of advice when it comes to pointing fingers and placing blame, and I am sure I will not be the last one to share it with you either. But we have to remember that when we point the finger of blame at someone else, there are usually three fingers on our hand pointing directly back at us. Obviously it’s the media’s fault for corrupting the election for Donald Trump. There is no question it is the previous secretaries of state who should be blamed for recommending the use of personal email accounts for Hillary Clinton. It must be the other driver’s fault for beeping their horn when we swerved into their lane while reading a text. And it is clearly the umpire’s failure to call balls and strikes accurately that leaves a batter walking back to the dugout in contempt of a called third strike. And it is never the salesperson’s fault for losing an opportunity, it must have been the prospect or customer who screwed up the deal. Even some of the elite athletes from around the globe, the world’s finest physical
specimens, were found pointing the fingers of blame on weather conditions, the city of Rio, officials, and other reasons they may have missed out on earning a medal. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying it’s everyone, it just seems to me that it is happening more Michael Norton and more and being accepted and even tolWINNING erated more and more WORDS as well. There is nothing like a great victory speech. I love an inspiring business leader, athlete, coach or politician who can talk about the dedication and commitment that it took to win, and do it with grace, confidence, and conviction. But I think I enjoy seeing and hearing from people who lost and who handle the loss with even more grace and courage. The business leader who finds herself sharing why the stock of the company went down, recognizes where the mistakes were made, and doesn’t place blame anywhere else but squarely upon her shoulders. The coach who says we were just outplayed and lost to a great team. The athlete who congratulates the winner and commits to working harder and preparing
better for the rematch. The salesperson who says they were simply outsold. The driver who recognizes that texting and driving is a really really really bad idea. We love to accept the accolades for success, but for many of us it is just too hard to accept the ownership of our mistakes. Maybe we do it to save face, so that we look better in front of family, friends and coworkers. Maybe we just can’t believe that we are actually capable of fault, living with the mentality of “It’s not me, it’s you.” If there were a way to keep count, track records, and give awards for making mistakes, that may be a contest that I could actually win. I sure have made my share along the way. How about you? Do you own up to your own errors and losses or are you someone who prefers to point the finger of blame at someone else? If you are, just look down and you will see three fingers pointing right back at you. I would love to hear your thoughts on finger pointing and placing blame at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we take ownership and accountability for our own mistakes and losses, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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‘Smuggling’ to rise along with tobacco tax hike An initiative that may appear on Colorado’s November’s ballot would, if adopted, nearly triple the state’s current cigarette excise tax. This, we believe the evidence shows, will usher in a wave of cigarette smuggling and other undesirable consequences. Michael LaFaive Voters should think twice before adopting this tax increase. Research shows high excise taxes invite scofflaws to traffic in illicit cigarettes, encourage corruption among public officials and trigger violence against people, property and police. We created a staTodd Nesbit tistical model in 2008 to measure how many GUEST packs of cigarettes are smuggled into or out COLUMN of American states and have updated it routinely since then. In our latest analysis, which uses data through 2013, we find that Colorado has a relatively low smuggling rate of about 12 percent. Most of the smuggling comes from what we call “casual” smuggling. The casual smuggler is the Coloradan who crosses into a different city, county, state or taxing jurisdiction to buy cigarettes, or buys them online. The key is that the person buys cigarettes for his or her own use. Contrast this with “commercial” smuggling, which is an organized crime that brings in truckloads of cigarettes from distant locales to be sold illegally in Colorado. This happens all over the country — for example, cigarettes with Virginia tax stamps have been confiscated in California. (A tax stamp is
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It’s funny what some people think is funny When it comes to music, one man’s Meatloaf is another man’s Poison. The same goes for humor. There isn’t a single musician or humorist that we all can agree on. The Beatles probably come close. Steve Martin probably comes close. But I am sure some of you are shaking your heads. There is music that I refuse to listen to, and there is music that I can’t get enough of. There is humor that I avoid, and there is humor that makes my day. I have a great dentist. She has a staff of 20. I spend a lot of time with them, and with their music. It’s abysmal. I don’t need an anesthetic most of the time. But I notice others tapping their feet. That’s exactly what I mean. Someone somewhere is buying Taylor Swift tickets. Someone somewhere is buying Kanye West tickets. “It ain’t me babe.” I told Jennifer about our first television. Television in America was new then, and it made stars out of some pretty odd ducks.
Milton Berle, for one. I was a kid, but I didn’t get it, and I still don’t. It was the same thing with Lucy. Not funny. I watched singers like Johnny Ray and Teresa Brewer. Craig Marshall Smith Then one day QUIET on “Bandstand” I DESPERATION saw Buddy Holly. Game on. Rave on. My mother took my sister and me to a movie house to see “Fantasia.” Bingo: Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky. I sat cross-legged on the living room floor and watched Ernie Kovacs. I didn’t know the word “ingenious” yet. On date nights in high school, I dated my radio. All we had was Top 40, and it was better than nothing, but it wasn’t very inspiring. You had to dig deeper. I found out about Smith continues on Page 9
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Charter schools perform well, continue to grow quickly Every three years, the Colorado Department of Education publishes a comprehensive report on Colorado’s charter school sector. The 2016 State of Charter Schools report was published last month. The report — and its unsurprisingly encouraging findings — could hardly have arrived at a more critical juncture. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that operate with increased autonomy through a system of waivers from certain requirements. They are an integral part of public education in America. Yet these public schools increasingly find themselves under attack in Colorado and across the United States. The Colorado Education Association and its allies backed efforts to complicate the waiver process for charter schools during Colorado’s 2016 legislative session. This alliance also aggressively opposed efforts to fund charter school students equitably under voterapproved property tax increases, thereby perpetuating a system under which Colorado charter schools annually receive roughly $2,000 less per pupil than their traditional public counterparts. This shortfall partially explains why charter school teachers make nearly 30 percent less on average than their traditional public colleagues.
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doo-wop for one thing. I listened to the B-side of “Blue Moon,” the Marcels’ biggest hit, and thought “Most of All” was better. Doris Day movies and Jerry Lewis movies were intended, I think, to amuse me. “M*A*S*H” and “Friends” and “Seinfeld” were intended to amuse me. No, no, no, no and no.
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evidence that the pack is subject to the taxing authority of a particular state.) We have spent much of our working lives since 2006 studying cross-border economic activities, including crossborder tax avoidance and evasion. When cigarettes are involved, we typically call both tax avoidance and tax evasion “smuggling,” although not all tax avoidance is illegal. Using our statistical model, we have calculated what would happen if Colorado were to increase its excise tax from 84 cents per pack to $2.59 per pack. Our model tells us that smuggling would leap from 12 percent of all cigarettes consumed to a stunning 36 percent, a tripling of the smuggling rate to go with the tripling of the excise tax. Half of those smokes would come from casual smuggling and half from commercial smuggling. About half the smuggled cigarettes would be bought in from nearby states with lower excise taxes, including Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. The other half would come from more distant states, but only Kansas separates Colorado from the lowest-taxed cigarettes in the country: Missouri, which levies just 17 cents of tax per pack. It would be naive to think that smuggled cigarettes wouldn’t roll into Colorado by the truckload from Missouri and more distant states if this tax hike were adopted by voters. We are not the only scholars to calculate smuggling rates nationwide. Economist Michael Lovenheim published a study in 2008 estimating the national smuggling rate among consumers to be between 13 percent and 25 percent. Other estimates we have reviewed place national evasion and avoidance rates as low as 4 percent and as high as 21 percent. Studies that zero in on particular localities peg rates much higher.
These assaults defied any credible policy logic, but they provided an opportunity to rally anticharter forces against the expansion of parental choice in public education. This begs the question: What exactly are Ross Izard they rallying against? Charter schools GUEST in Colorado now educate a higher COLUMN percentage of minority students than non-charter schools. They also outpace the state in the percentage of English-language learners served. Although public charter schools serve a lower percentage of low-income students than their traditional public counterparts, the gap is narrowing. The percentage of low-income charter students has roughly doubled since 2001. Colorado charter schools continue to serve a lower percentage of students who require special education. However, a 2014 study on the subject in Colorado indicates that these differences are primarily explained by differences in application patterns and student classification, not the systematic “counseling
out” of special education students often alleged by charter opponents. In fact, the study found that significantly fewer students with individualized education plans exited charter schools than exited traditional schools at the elementary level. There was no significant difference in exit rates at the middle school level. When it comes to academics, charter schools tend to surpass traditional public schools. With only a handful of exceptions, the 2016 State of Charter Schools report found that charters outperformed non-charters in both proficiency rates and student growth on statewide assessments. Though more analysis is needed, these positive results appear to hold true for both the older TCAP assessment and the newer, more difficult PARCC assessments. Most importantly, the explosive expansion of Colorado’s charter sector indicates that these schools are serving a significant — and growing — demand for educational options on the part of Colorado parents. The state’s first two charter schools opened in 1993-94. By 2015-16, that number had grown to 226 — an 11,200 percent increase. Charter enrollment growth has dramatically outpaced non-charter enrollment growth, and the gap continues to grow. In 2015-16, charter schools served more than 108,000 students statewide.
That represents a 30 percent increase in enrollment since 2011-12. Though individual reasons for choosing a charter school vary, it is clear that Colorado parents are seizing opportunities for educational choice in droves. None of this is to say that all is perfect in Colorado’s charter sector. Charter school four-year graduation and postsecondary enrollment rates lag significantly behind those of traditional public schools in Colorado. These gaps are largely explained by the charter sector’s higher proportion of online and alternative schools, which often serve extremely difficult populations of students. Yet demography must never become an excuse. As always, there is work to do. Even so, it is clear that charter schools in Colorado are meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population of students. Meanwhile, the sector is expanding rapidly to meet the demand of parents hungry for educational options and opportunities. Charter opponents will no doubt continue to fight the tide. But standing between parents and the educational options they know their children deserve is unwise, and I have little doubt about which side will prevail in the end.
If it has a laugh track, I refuse to watch it. It’s telling me when to laugh. It’s telling me that something that isn’t funny is funny. P.G. Wodehouse was a wit. Garry Marshall, rest in peace, was not. “Happy Days” was not. Gary Larson was. “Where have you gone, Gary Larson, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you?” Our first television didn’t come with a remote. And I wasn’t allowed to change the channels. So I sat there and put up with Ralph
screaming down Alice’s throat. “Why is that funny?” I asked my father. A few years later, Archie treated Edith like she was a dope. “Why is that funny?” One day I heard Louie Armstrong’s “Stardust.” Supernatural. Years later, Woody Allen used the same recording in “Stardust Memories.” Like him or not, his soundtracks are brilliant. Allen is brilliant too. Others think he is a self-absorbed creep, and probably would rather watch Kathy Griffith at midnight.
I know someone who turns on her car radio, finds her favorite station, and leaves it there, no matter what. She puts up with Hall and Oates. I couldn’t do it. She puts up with Adele, Jimmy Buffett, and Garth somebody. I couldn’t do it. Here’s your homework: watch the YouTube of Steve Martin’s tribute to Paul Simon at the Kennedy Center in 2002. It’s good humor and good music.
If the lawlessness associated with smuggling weren’t problematic enough, there are more troubles. The trade has also been associated with murder-forhire, corruption of and violence against police, brazen retail and wholesale theft of cigarettes, and even providing money for terrorists. On July 25, a New Jersey man was charged with smuggling $9.5 million worth of cigarettes. He is accused of smuggling low-tax (30 cents per pack) Virginia cigarettes into the high-tax ($2.70 per pack) Garden State for resale. Late last year, a New Jersey corrections officer was sentenced to two years for his role in smuggling cigarettes into the Essex County Correctional Facility. The lessons from these two New Jersey events should not be lost on policymakers. If officials can’t keep contraband smokes out of prisons, how could they possibly keep them from entering a state’s borders? If the proposed ballot initiative were approved, Colorado would have a tax rate nearly equal to New Jersey’s. It would also have all the smuggling related problems faced by law enforcement there. Public policy decisions require tradeoffs. Raising taxes on a good, for example, will discourage its use (an intended consequence of taxing cigarettes, but a negative one in taxing income). But it could also incentivize illegal trafficking of that good. This illegal trafficking is an unintended and costly consequence of raising cigarette taxes. Colorado policymakers, and voters, should take these consequences into account when they are deciding how much to tax these goods. Michael LaFaive is director of fiscal policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Midland, Mich.-based research institute. Todd Nesbit, PhD, is a senior lecturer at The Ohio State University and adjunct scholar with the Center. They wrote this for the Independence Institute, a free market think tank in Denver.
Ross Izard is the senior education policy analyst at the Independence Institute, a free market think tank in Denver.
Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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April 22, 1956 – Aug. 14, 2016
60, of Elizabeth, passed away on August 14, 2016. Loving Husband of Joann. Proud Father of Erin and Keri. Brother of Noreen, Sharon, Terry, Mary Beth, and Tim. Also survived by numerous other relatives. See ponderosavalleyfunerals.com.
Andrew “Andy” Wyer
Dec. 31, 1949 – Aug. 11, 2016
A man deeply honored & cherished. Visitation will be Thursday 8/18 5-7pm at Olinger Andrews Chapel in Castle Rock. Burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery Friday 10am, and a Memorial Service to follow,1pm at Majestic View Church in Kiowa. Visit www. olingerandrews.com
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Families on the fast track Drag racing offers ways for all ages to compete By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com
About 40,000 people in the world are licensed to compete in drag racing, and for many of them, racing is a family tradition. The modern sport was established in 1951 and was designed for adult drivers. But the National Hot Rod Association looked into the future for drivers and expanded its reach to the younger generation by establishing junior dragster racing in 1991. About 3,000 young people, ages 6 to 20, are licensed junior dragster competitors. Some metro-area families Families gather around the junior dragsters in the staging lanes during a June 24 event for the young drivers. Junior dragsters opened have two or three generations the sport to 5- to 18-year-olds making it more family friendly. In many cases, family members of junior dragsters also compete in the sport. Photos by Tom Munds involved in the sport.
The Bandimeres In the Denver area, the family drag racing tradition extends beyond the pits and the stands as Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, nicknamed Thunder Mountain, has been owned and operated by the family of the same name for 59 years. John Bandimere Sr. established the track and his son John Bandimere Jr. ran it for many years. Now the track website lists track management as Tami Bandimere Shrader, president, her dad John Bandimere Jr. as chief spiritual officer and her brother John Bandimere III as general manager and vice president of marketing. “I grew up at the track and did a lot of different jobs here with no real plans to make this a career,” Schrader said. “I graduated from high school, went to college for a year and then took secretarial courses at Barnes Business College.” She said she did secretarial work for a couple different
companies for about six years. “I working for a company that was making cuts in 1987 when Dad called me,” the Littleton resident said. “He said his secretary had just left the company and asked if I wanted the job. I took it and I have been here ever since.” Shrader said her dad stressed family involvement and treating everyone through the gate as family members. Her brother also didn’t plan to make a career of working in the family business. “I went to college to study to be an accountant, then switched my major and completed my degree in management,” said John III, nicknamed Sporty. “Dad called and said he needed some help with our auto parts business so I joined the company in 1987 and I have been here ever since.” Racing continues on Page 11
Vicky Johnson sits in the staging lanes waiting to make a timing run in her dragster. The sport is a family affair for Vicky, her husband, her daughter and her son.
The Johnsons John Bandimere III and his sister Tami Shrader smile for the camera in front of a funny car at Bandimere Speedway. The track is family owned and operated. The brother and sister now head the management team of the track started by their grandfather. It has been owned and operated by family members for the past 59 years.
The Johnson family of Arvada also is building a drag racing family tradition. Vicky Johnson said she was watching her dad and her brothers compete in drag racing before she started driving. “I just grew up with the sport as a spectator. But then I met my husband Steve, who is a drag racer. One weekend he asked me if I wanted to try driving. I said yes. I loved it and I’ve been behind the wheel ever since,” she said. “Our kids grew up around drag racing
and they are now involved too.” Vicky is now sharing her car with her 20-year-old daughter Bri. Vicki runs in the Fast 16 class and then, with a few changes, her daughter drives the car in the super comp class. The couple’s son Blake is 17 and racing for the final year in the junior dragsters, and his mother said he plans to complete the required classes and earn his license so he can begin competing along with his dad, mom and sister.
Owen Steirs, 8, sits in the staging lanes waiting his turn to make a timing run in his Captain America junior dragsters.
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Littleton resident Troy Kaiser, left, checks over the motor of his drag racer with the help of his dad Junior. Troy and his two sons are involved in drag racing competition and he said he loves the sport because he gets to spend time with his family as they all enjoy the competition.
Drag racing is a family tradition for the Kaisers, with granddad, dad and sons all competing in the sport. Troy Kaiser, a Littleton resident, followed in the footsteps of his dad, Junior, who drove in the 1960s and is still driving. Now, his sons are drivers. He said the boys have sort of taken over all his spare time as both 13-year-old Landon and 11-year-old Branson are involved in football, basketball and drag racing. “My most fun at this time in my life is being with my kids and supporting them in all they do,” he said when he joined his boys at the June 24-26 junior drag racing competition at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Landon said he loves all sports and while drag racing is No. 1, football is like a No. 1A on his list of favorites. “Drag racing is No. 1 because it is impossible to describe how much fun it is to be part of the sport, to get behind the wheel and go fast,” he said. “It is also special because I am able to be with my family as we all take part and share in the love of drag racing.”
The Steirs Drag racing is part of family life for the Steirs. The Lakewood family spent the June 24-26 weekend at Bandimere Speedway so that Owen, 8, and Austin, 6, could take part in the Junior Dragster races.
Christy Steirs, the young drivers’ mother, said the boys spent a lot of weekends at the track because her husband and their uncle Roy Anderson are racing competitors. “Now they are in junior dragsters,” she said.
Elbert County News 11
August 25, 2016
Welch’s paintings record local scene
In addition to a great variety of art, there will be food and music, children’s activities and new this year: “The Rock After Dark VIP Event” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. will offer live music, food and more. By Sonya Ellingboe Welch is a Colorado native and has lived sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com in Castle Rock for 25 years. A graduate of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, “My thing is color,” Castle Rock artist she has worked for many years as a graphic Cindy Welch states to open a conversaartist and started “painting tion. She has finished a for fun” nine years ago. Now, new watercolor called she is best known for her “Perspective,” which shows IF YOU GO paintings of local scenery the many hues visible in and historic buildings. She Cindy Welch will be the huge face of Castle appeals to the viewer with among the many artists Rock’s namesake geological vibrant color while retaining exhibiting work in the 2016 formation. On the very top a level of realism, she says. Colorado Artfest in downare two figures who have Fascinated with Colorado town Castle Rock on Sept. made the climb up from 10 and 11. Hours: 10 a.m. to history, she continues to add the base — dwarfed by that 6 p.m. Sept. 10 and 10 a.m. to her collection of images enormous star. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Tickets of local buildings. Welch will have a booth cost $5 adults/$3 seniors/ She was recently recogin the 2016 Colorado Artfest free 16 and under. Shuttle nized in Northlight Pubon Sept. 10 and 11 in downparking at the Douglas lishing’s annual edition of town Castle Rock — look County Fairgrounds. No the “Splash” book series, for her display of bright, pets allowed. featuring the best waterengaging watercolors and color paintings from across her related prints of historic the country. Hers is the imbuildings in Castle Rock, which portray age of “Castle Rock Feed and Supply.” In favorite spots such as the Castle Café and January, she had a solo “Commissioner’s Augustine Grill. This will be the 27th anChoice” exhibit at Lone Tree Arts Center nual Artfest, a juried art show organized and in September, she will hang an exhibit by the Castle Rock Chamber of Comin the Healing Arts Exhibit series at Castle merce. It attracts more than 170 artists Rock Adventist Hospital. from across the country on the weekend She paints slowly and carefully in after Labor Day. her studio — from photographs she has
Artist will have works in September show
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He runs a lot of the operations but he also competes in the sport as he drives a jet dragster.
“I love being a part of the family business here at the track and I love the sport of drag racing,” the Lakewood resident said. “I went to college but Dad taught me a lot about how we should learn from our mistakes, try a different path and maybe hit a home run.”
Castle Rock watercolorist Cindy Welch will exhibit her work in the annual Artfest, Sept. 11 and 12 in downtown Castle Rock. Courtesy photo taken — and is not involved in the current “Plein Air” craze. She works on one at a time, due to limited space — and has a number of prints made from each painting when it is completed. These offer an affordable way to enjoy a sun-lit
picture in the office or home. Welch will be Cherokee Ranch and Castle’s Artist-in-Residence in 2017 and looks forward to adding a series of scenes from that beautiful location to the one she has completed of the castle.
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August 25, 2016
Realism show is the real deal The 11th Annual Juried Exhibition of the International Guild of Realism will fill Gallery 1261, 1261 Delaware St., Denver, Aug. 26 through Sept. 17. The juror Sonya Ellingboe is well-known Denver artist SONYA’S Quang Ho, who SAMPLER is curator for this gallery. The IGOR currently has 375 members from 35 countries. The term “realism” encompasses classical realism, trompe l’oeil, photo realism, magic realism and contemporary realism — all represented here. Opening reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 26. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 303-571-1261, gallery1261.com. Pokemon course A new listing in Arapahoe Community College’s catalog is the “Basics of Pokemon.” For those who want to join in the fun — and parents who want to understand what their offspring are doing! It’s held on Sept. 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the Littleton Campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. The course number is COMP 1065F01-69477, $59. Pick up a community education catalog, call 303-797-5722 or look under Current Classes / Computers, Tablets, Smartphones at arapahoe.edu/communityed. Railroad history Author Stan Moore will lecture at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, on “Mr. Moffat’s Road” presented by the museum and Historic Littleton
Inc. He will start with a brief review of steam power and railroads in the U.S., then talk about the railroads in Colorado. Tickets cost $3 for Friends of the Library and Museum members and $4 for non-members. (Cash or check only.) 303-795-3950. St. Andrew’s exhibit Local artists Mary Kay Moore Jacobus and Linda Metcalf have a twoperson exhibit through Sept. 25 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hours: weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contemporary Fauvists and more … PACE Center’s Art Gallery hosts a “Contemporary Fauvists Exhibit” at the center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, through Sept. 5. Open daytime hours and during performances. (Coming up: “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Sept. 30-Oct. 16.) “Beauty and the Beast” auditions are from 10 a.m. to 5 .m. Sept. 10. Open to adults, teens and boys 6-10. (Leads, supporting roles and ensemble are paid.) Go to parkeronline.org. Castle Rock Band The Castle Rock Band will wind up the summer with two free community concerts: • 4 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Bandstand in front of Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. • 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Outlets at Castle Rock. Both programs will feature music from around the world. For more information about the band (new members welcome) see castlerockband.org or facebook.com/CastleRockTownBand. New home The Denver Ballet Theatre Acad-
emy will be offering classes from a new location this fall for its Vaganova-based pre-professional programs: Centerstage Starz, Festival Shopping Center, 8150 S. University Blvd., Centennial. To reserve a spot in fall classes, call 303-799-6609, or visit denverballettheatreacademy.com. Heritage Fine Arts Guild New members are welcome to join the Heritage Fine Arts Guild and will be eligible to enter the Fall Art Show Oct. 4-31 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Artist Cal Johnson is juror. (He works in watercolor and pastel.) Deadline for entries is Sept. 23. For membership and entry information, see heritageguild.com/shows and heritageguild.com/membership. Duesberry mourned We are saddened to learn of the death of accomplished painter Joellyn Duesberry, of Greenwood Village on Aug. 5. Theater of Dreams Shoot Ogawa, magician from Tokyo, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park Ave., Castle Rock. All ages show. Tickets: $22.50-$25, Tickets. AmazingShows.com or 303-6606799 during business hours. First Friday at Southwest Plaza Singer/acoustic guitarist Austin Ellis, who appeared on Season 6 of NBC’s “The Voice,” will appear from 6 to 8 p.m. on First Friday, Sept. 2, in the Food District at Southwest Plaza, Wadsworth Boulevard and Bowles Avenue, Littleton. His appearance is through a partnership with GigSalad and General Growth Properties, owner of Southwest Plaza.
Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters. Meanwhile, make time to deal with new domestic issues. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to reassess your goals and consider shifting directions. Remember to keep an open mind, and be prepared to make changes as new opportunities arise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rely on your strong Mercury aspect to help you close that communication gap before it becomes too wide to cross. A sibling or other family member has news. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re about to get off that emotional roller coaster and start experiencing more stability than you’ve been used to. This is a good time to let someone new into your life. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Good news: A trusted friend comes through for you. But you still need to shed that last scrap of self-doubt and once more become the cool, confident Cat we all know and love. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Things should be getting back to a less hectic pace. Enjoy the more peaceful atmosphere. You earned it. But don’t forget about those still-unresolved issues.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A more positive family relationship develops as misunderstandings are explained away. A job situation appears promising, but check it out before you act on it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations. That on-the-job situation is working out as you’d hoped. Now’s a good time to relax and to enjoy the company of family and close friends. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might feel as if you’re caught in an emotional tug-of-war. But don’t be rushed into a decision on either side. Wait for more facts before you act.
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Elbert County News 13
August 25, 2016
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“ For skilled specialists, it’s a snap If I mess up, it will be over his head and on the ground.”
Steven Green, Ponderosa long snapper
High school football long snappers face pressure to deliver By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com While their teammates vie for accolades and adoration, long snappers typically only draw attention when a snap goes astray. “Once you mess up, people start talking about you,” said long snapper Steven Green, a Ponderosa senior. Long snappers center and deliver the football over longer distances to punters and holders for extra points and field goals. They have joined punters and placekickers as specialists on teams. “Our position is kind of weird,”
Green said. “The whole team will be together doing one thing, and three of our positions will be on the sidelines. We’ll do our own little thing by ourselves. We don’t do everything with everybody else. “If I mess up, it will be extremely bad. I’m in a more pressure position as in game-winning field goal kicks or punts that could determine if they score again. If I mess up, it will be over his head and on the ground. If the center messes up, the quarterback can pick it up and make a play out of it.” Long snapping has become a more recognized asset for teams in recent years and there are several national camps available for players to fine-tune their skills. Major college coaches are looking to secure good high school
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PONDEROSA Coach: Jaron Cohen 2015 record: 8-3
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Coach: Mike Zoesch 2015 record: 2-8 League: Colorado (2A) Players to watch: RJ Wagner, OL/DL, Sr.; Wyatt Thies, TE/DE, Sr.; Ty Oliver, QB/DB, Sr.; Kainen Nicholas, RB/DB, Sr.; Nathaniel Spidel, OL/DL, Jr. Team strengths: Offensive and defensive lines Team weakness: Loss of skill position players and team will be young at wide receiver and running back positions. From the coach: “RJ is a 3-year returning starter and the leader of the offensive line. Wyatt and Ty are returning all-conference players.”
Players to watch: Mikey Thomas, FS/RB, Sr.; Drew Behrends, LB, Sr.; Garrett Dunn, LB/TE, Sr.; Quinton Ostdahl, LB/RB, Jr.; Sterling Ostdahl, QB, Jr.; Max Bruner, OL, Jr.; Bridger Arvanetes, OL, Jr.; Michael Lindberg, WR, Sr. Team strengths: Great team speed on defense and a physical offensive line to go with skill position players. Team weakness: Three players to replace on the offensive line. From the coach: “We return several players that have already been starters for the past two years and have some excellent specialists as well. We look to continue to build on the success from the last two years with what is hopefully a strong regular season and run in the playoffs.”
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Tall or small, talented setters are a hit While there’s a movement toward finding girls with more height, it’s the skill that sets the pace By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com There has been a trend in girls high school volleyball toward having taller players as setters. Setters in volleyball are like the quarterback in football or the point guard in basketball. They run the offense and determine which of the attackers should be set for a hit. It used to be that smaller, quicker girls fit into the role of a setter, but coaches are now looking for taller athletes who are fast, quick and can beat the ball to the necessary spot on the court to set
bigger person up front,” Schmidt up teammates. said. “When you’re taller, you can And taller setters are able to reach the ball at a high contact more effectively attack on the point. When you are taller, you front line. can set your middle “In the perfect at a faster tempo. world, I would have a They are reaching tall, left-handed setabout as tall as I am ter,” Arapahoe coach Volleyball teams play for reaching so they Jordan Emily Wright a little more than nine can hit it out of my said. “Since I cannot weeks in an attempt to hand faster. The recruit at the high qualify for the regionball doesn’t have to school level, I would als in all classes, which travel as far to them take a setter that is must be completed by since we are the difficult to read and Nov. 5. same height.” smart on the court Being left-handany day.” The all-class state toured is also a benefit. Jasmine Schmidt, nament is scheduled “The left hand is a senior who plays for Nov. 11 and 12 at the a huge advantage, at Chaparral, is what Denver Coliseum. especially when could be termed a you are in the front perfect setter. She is row, you can attack 6 feet 1 and is leftthe ball on the second contact handed. without having the ball cross “It helps to be taller, especially if you are running your offense from the front row just to have a Setters continues on Page 14
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Jasmine Schmidt is a 6-foot-1, left-handed senior setter for Chaparral. Photo courtesy of KeyserImages.com
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long snappers. Division I powers Ohio State, Alabama and Notre Dame offered scholarships to long snappers over the past two years. “Long snappers are important because they have the ability in one play to change field position,” Lakewood coach Jeff Braun said. “It is a skill that not very many have. You need someone who can snap and block simultaneously. I usually get a linebacker/fullback who can run and cover.” There are quality long snappers in Colorado high school football who are drawing interest because of their quick, accurate long snaps and ability to get down field to cover punts. Green is small for someone who plays on the line, at 5 feet 8, 175 pounds, but he has a chance to play at the next level because of his unique skill. “I’ve been coming to camps, watching videos, I’ve got a private coach and have been working hard at it,” Green said. “That’s what I like to specialize in. Last year I was one of the top in the state with the fastest times and perfect snaps every single time.” Valor Christian’s Devin Noth, a 6-3, 205-pound senior, is a 5-star Division I prospect and is the fifth-ranked high school long snapper in ratings used by college coaches that are compiled by Chris Sailer kicking and Chris Rubio long-snapping camps. “There are more and more camps to help with recruiting with long snappers,” Noth said. “All during youth league, I played as a lineman. Freshman year I
Long snapper Steven Green, a Ponderosa senior, excels at his specialized position, but acknowledges there is a lot of pressure on him. “Our position is kind of weird,” he said. Photo by Jim Benton wasn’t starting as a lineman but was starting as a long snapper. I realized I was OK at that and started improving and working on long snapping. Over the course of that next year, it became a specialty to me. Next thing I knew, I was a long snapper only and working with the kickers every day at practice. “The things a lot of people
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over your body,” said Schmidt, who is committed to play next season at Palm Beach Atlantic University. “It’s a lot more comfortable and faster for me to swing on second contact because the ball doesn’t have to cross to the right side on my body so it is faster and more natural. “Also if there is a stop jump to the middle of the floor, most setters kind of do that with their left hand, and your
look at are speed and accuracy. There are a lot of other factors too. If a college coach sees you and you can snap it faster and more accurate than any other guy, they will take you. But you need a nice spiral on the ball. So having good form, and what your coach wants either blocking or running down the field to make a tackle is important.”
left hand is naturally stronger, so you don’t have to worry about missing it or tipping it to the wrong spot because you have more control and power.” Lauren Lowry, a junior at Castle View, also fits Wright’s model as a good — though not tall — setter because she is smart and deceptive. “Coaches want taller setters to compete with the taller hitters, but in my opinion I don’t think that necessarily matters,” Lowry said. “I’m like 5-foot-6, which is small for a setter. I feel like the most important thing is if you set your hitters and score points doing that.” It takes familiarity with the game and teammates to be a valuable setter,
OUTLOOK Most area teams play their first game of the season on Sept. 1 or 2. Teams will play state playoff games in 16-team brackets starting Nov. 3. Championship games in 3A, 4A and 5A will be Dec. 3. The 4A and 5A title games will be a Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
particularly amid chaotic rallies. “As a setter, you are involved every single play,” Lowry said. “The goal is to run a fast offense, to get your hitters in a one-on-one situation so they have more area to hit the ball, and I guess setting up your hitters so they have a chance to score points for the team. You definitely have to know your players. “In general, being a shorter setter, it’s better to run a faster offense to keep the ball along the net more rather than shooting it up high. That gives the other team less time to go block and gives your hitters more time. You have to run the plays and tell your hitters what you are running on every single play.”
PLAYERS TO WATCH Elizabeth: Kyla Green, OH, Jr.; Calli Moore, OH, Jr. Ponderosa: Taylor Kassel, OH, Sr.; Hunter Barker, OH, Sr.; Solei Daniels, OH, Jr.; Taylor Wiebold, MH, Soph.; Rylee Gallegos, MH, Jr.; Jessica Searle, MH/ RS, Jr.; Abigail Hildenbrand, S, Jr.; Keilani Hiller, RS, Sr. Alexa Carney, DS, Sr.; Grace Ottenberg, DS, Sr.; Brianna Byrns, DS, Jr.
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Public Notices Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01740 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: FREDERICK A. PAYNTER You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to KARI A HARR the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 35 Township: 10 Range: 60 (TOTAL 0.172 A)Subdivision: SIMLA ORIGINAL Block: 7 Lot: 17 AND:- LOT: 18 431 PUEBLO AVE
Legal Description: Section: 35 Township: 10 Range: 60 (TOTAL 0.172 A)Subdivision: SIMLA ORIGINAL Block: 7 Lot: 17 AND:- LOT: 18 431 PUEBLO AVE
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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to KARI A HARR. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of FREDERICK A PAYNTER for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 7th day of December, A.D. 2016, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 17th day of August, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23455 First Publication: August 25, 2016 Last Publication: September 8, 2016 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 JULY 2016 for each County affected. 16CW30 GERALD AND SHARON VINSON, 36054 Winchester Rd., Elizabeth, CO 80107. 303-658-9348. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well, permit 142599, and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributart Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 2 acre tract of land lying in the SW1/4, NW1/4, S36, T7S, R65W of the 6th PM, including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers.
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THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. 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 SEPTEMBER 2016 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No: 23453 First Publication: August 25, 2016 Last Publication: August 25, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of FREDERICK A PAYNTER for said year 2012.
VENDOR GL Title Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County 4 Rivers Equipment Equipment Parts A&E Tire No.: 23455 Tires Legal Notice Advanced Quality Auto 25, 2016 Auto Repair First Publication: August Aflac Last Publication: September 8,Payroll Payable 2016 Agate Mutual Utilities Publisher: The Elbert County News Airgas Intermountain Shop Supplies American Fidelity Payroll Payable Ameritech Vital Statistics Exp. Arapahoe Heating Svc. Blding Repairs Auto Chlor System Maint. Agreement Auto Glass Guys Equipment Repairs Bank Of The West Operating Exp. Baseline Engineering Cds Engineering Exp. Bender Menders Auto Repair Berg Hill Greenleaf Operating Exp. Big Air Jumpers Fb Events Black Hills Energy Utilities Blue Star Police Sply Uniforms Blue Star Recyclers Sep Program Exp. Blue Tarp Financial Equipment Parts Bob Lewis Planning Commission Bob Ware Travel Brandi Snelling Reimbursement Brian Harris Planning Commission Brite Equipment Under $5,000 Canyon Critters Fair Entertainment Carolyn Burgener Blding Repairs Casp Training Caterpillar Financial Svc. Operating Exp. Centennial Mental Health Contract Svc. Centurylink Utilities Certified Laboratories Shop Supplies Chemtox Blood/Alcohol Analysis Chris Kelley Reimbursement Chris Richardson Planning Commission Code Consultants Intl Contract Svc. Co Bar Assoc Dues & Memberships Co Community Advertising Co Cty Clerks Assoc Training
PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JULY 2016 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION
THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to KARI A HARR. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012;
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert GENERAL FUND TOTALS 010 County at HEALTH 3:00 o’clock on the 015 7th day of FUNDP.M., TOTALS December, A.D. 2016, unless the same ROAD & BRIDGE TOTALS 020 SALES USE TOTALS 025 has beenAND redeemed. LEAF TOTALS 040 HUMAN SERVICE TOTALS 050from said Said property may be redeemed CONSERVATION TRUST sale at any time prior to the actual execuTOTALS tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. 090 Witness my TOTAL hand this ALL 17thFUNDS day of August, 2016 A. D.
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Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JULY 2016 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JULY 2016 for each County affected. 16CW33 MARVIN CHAMBERS, 11125 E. Hilltop Rd., Parker, CO 80138. 303-5227036. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well, permit 181431, and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributary Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 40 acre tract of land lying in the SE1/4, SW1/4, S10, T7S, R65W of the 6th PM including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
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THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
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 SEPTEMBER 2016 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No: 23454 First Publication: August 25, 2016 Last Publication: August 25, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
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