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Killer of Parker man sentenced to 144 years Agate resident was convicted in July for killing pot-growing partner STAFF REPORT

Special districts counsel Diane Miller speaks to the county commissioners about Craft Companies’ reasons for including the material modification to the service plans in the application at the Sept. 7 public hearing for the Independence development.

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Commissioners approve development Up to 920 homes may be built over coming years in area between Elizabeth and Parker

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

After 12 hours of public hearings that spanned three evenings and concluded on Sept. 7, the application for the housing development known as Independence in Elbert County was unanimously approved by the three-member Board of

County Commissioners.

“We are especially pleased that it was an unanimous decision by the BOCC,” said developer Tim Craft of Craft Companies.

Independence will be located at Hilltop Road/County Road 158 and County Road 5 and will cover 1,012 acres, including a minimum 420 acres of open space.

“Ideally, we hope to break ground in the next 45 days,” Craft said.

“Improvements on the land should take about a year,” with the larger piece of that time devoted to construction of the water reuse and recycling facility within the development, Craft said.

More than 200 people were in at-

tendance for the first evening of the hearings, where two-thirds of the citizens who stood to speak during public comment were opposed to the project.

Many of the opponents belonged to a group called Stop Over-Development (SOD) and wore T-shirts with the SOD logo on them.

Among the issues brought up by citizens were concerns about water being exported from the area, whether the new population would truly bring commerce to the area or to nearby Parker, the potential odor from the water treatment facility, the number of special

District Court Judge Jeffrey K. Holmes sentenced Agate resident Shawn Geerdes to 144 years in prison for the death of a former partner in a marijuana business and setting a fire to cover it up.

On July 19, an Elbert County jury found Geerdes, 48, guilty of the murder of Jason Dosa, 44, of Parker. Geerdes was also found guilty of setting a wildfire, a Class 3 felony, and second-degree arson, a Class 4 felony.

“This defendant took a father away from children, a Geerdes husband away from a wife,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Christopher Gallo said during the Sept. 5 sentencing hearing. “Then this defendant had to obscure the evidence of what he did… He endangered an entire community in doing so. That deserves a separate consideration.”

The case began Sept. 20, 2015, when Jefferson County Sheriff ’s deputies were notified of a fire and found a burning car that had ignited a wildfire. Officers later found a body in the trunk, identified as Dosa. He had been shot five times.

Investigators traced Dosa’s movements and found his last location at a marijuana greenhouse in Agate on land owned

by Geerdes. Dosa and Geerdes had been partners in the grow operation. Bloodstains and spent shell casings found at

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THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

‘I can shop at home, and miss out on traffic, parking, and rabble. Mall rabble… gets to a curmudgeon in amounts that exceed the recommended maximum daily intake of human interaction by, oh, 100 percent.’

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Learning about the Broncos and the bees Hives of honeybees humming at Dove Valley training facility

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here’s been a lot of talk about the Denver Broncos as the season gets underway, and the names Paxton Lynch, Trevor Siemian and John Elway have all been in the news.

But the real buzz at the Broncos’ Dove Valley training facility in unincorporated Arapahoe County is the work of Joe Komperda.

On a bright August morning, hours before the team will take the field for a pre-season game at Sports Authority Field, Komperda gracefully manipulates trays covered with honey, wax and thousands of crawling bees, seemingly oblivious to a cloud of the disgruntled insects zipping about his body.

“My first year I got stung seven times, and the next year I got stung seven times in the first week, so I stopped counting,” he said with a smile. “It just happens sometimes.”

The 60-year-old Parker resident took up beekeeping four years ago, and in 2015 was introduced to Brooks Dodson, Dove Valley’s director of turf and grounds, by a contact in the Cottonwood District after rescuing and moving several swarms near Dove Valley.

“He said the chef might be able to use the honey at the training table, and I thought `This guy has a chef ?’ ” Komperda said. “Then I noticed he’s wearing blue pants with orange piping down the sides — and it hit me.”

Last year Komperda installed the first two hives,

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Beekeeper Joe Komperda stands beside the beehives he keeps behind the fieldhouse at the Denver Broncos Dove Valley training facility. Komperda’s wife Debbie decorated the hives to fit in with the surroundings at the compound.

PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY painted blue and orange by his wife and beekeeping partner Debbie. This year he’s keeping four hives, with 50,000 to 100,000 bees, behind the fieldhouse.

For the team, it’s a ready source of sweetener at the training table. For Komperda, it’s an opportunity to get the word out about his beekeeping and swarm rescue services, and a chance to make an impact on the declining bee population.

“We lose about 1 million hives a year, which is a real concern,” he said. “If two out of every three bites of food come from bees, and they go away, what are we going to do?”

About 60 percent of food products grown in the United States rely on pollination, Komperda said, and bee populations have been dropping

worldwide from a combination of factors, including pesticide use, climate change and varroa mites, a parasite blamed for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of colonies around the world.

Anyone can take small steps to make a big difference for their pollinating neighbors, Komperda noted, such as using more beefriendly plants and fewer

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Though anyone who does decide to put on a netted hood and gloves will get to experience what Komperda calls “the zen of beekeeping.”

“When you come out here and open that hive, you start looking at that and just marvel at Mother Nature,” he said.

“This is just something that is so amazing and you can’t see it anywhere else but in a beehive.”

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districts, traffic and density of the housing.

“I wish the number of people who had attended the first night were there at the second night, where rebuttals were given to answer their concerns,” said Commissioner Chris Richardson after the vote to approve the Independence applications.

Water issues Water supply was one of the biggest concerns and was brought up repeatedly by residents attending the first night of the hearing.

Craft emphasized that economical land use by the “clustered density program” uses 25 percent of the water of a small acreage lot. A small acreage would be 1.5 to 2 acres.

The point was also made that a recent study done by Forsgren Associates determined that Elbert County has at least a 300-year water supply beneath it.

In addition to water supply, the concern was raised about odor coming from the treatment plant.

“It’s waste water, thus there’s going to be an odor,” said water and sanitation consultant to Craft Companies David Takeda.

Takeda is one of two engineers designing the water reuse and recycling facility, which is a class three — the highest rating possible — and the first of its kind in the state.

“The worst part of it is indoors,”

where the solids are contained, Takeda said.

“It’s like Parker’s water system except smaller,” said Takeda, “and it’s nicer looking than I originally anticipated.”

Traffic concerns One benefit of the development to the county is that “roads will be improved or constructed by Craft Companies, not on the county’s dime,” said Commissioner Danny Willcox.

Craft Companies will be responsible for the improvements and construction of 2 1/2 miles of county road by the time the second phase of development is one-fourth of the way complete.

Independence is slated to have at least four main phases.

Ultimately, property taxes from the homes in Independence will provide the revenue for the road maintenance in that area.

One major issue for the commissioners was the initial plan for just one entrance into the development to service the large community of homes.

To address this concern, Craft Companies agreed to add a temporary secondary entrance during the building phase for fire protection.

In addition, a permanent secondary entrance will be constructed sooner than originally planned, connecting Delbert Road to Singing Hills.

To ensure its timeliness, the subdivision improvement agreement (SIA) now states that prior to obtaining building permit 371, Craft Companies must have the road completed.

“At that point there will be two entrances, one off County Road 5 and one

Developer Tim Craft of Craft Companies speaks to the commissioners about the fiscal benefits to the county from Independence during the first evening of hearings at the county fairgrounds.

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off Delbert Road at the north,” Willcox said.

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Special district counsel for Craft Companies Diane Miller spoke to the commissioners about the creation of the six metropolitan districts for the development, saying that these districts, which act as local governments, “are the most common local government in o Colorado.”

M There are now 2,500 of them in the t state, she said. d Craft presented a slide illustrating the point that numerous developments in d the area utilize several metro districts c n each for their operations. h “Districts are job creators,” Craft e explained, saying there would be 500 permanent jobs created at build-out.

Commissioner Grant Thayer pointed d to an issue with the material modifica- C tion to the service plans, since it would r have enabled the developer to potentially alter the original boundaries of the d districts and serve other areas around a t the development. n Thayer said the boundaries of the districts should be firmly established in b advance and not subject to change.

Miller explained their reasoning for s the material modification to the service o plans, saying: “There is some concern that neighbors in the future will need D some water and service.”

Craft also said that Elbert County’s s Department of Community and Devel- C p opment Services had encouraged the material modification to the service d plans.

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“You have to understand the psychology of our community,” Thayer said to Miller and Craft. “There is great fear that we’ll be merged with another metro district or export water.

“If you want to step outside the metro district, if you want to do it without coming to us first, I’m afraid — I’m not afraid — I’m pretty sure you’ll have trouble,” Thayer said as the room erupted with applause.

After consulting with his legal team during a recess at the second meeting, Craft made the concession to meet the request of the commissioners.

“By placing borders around the metro districts, they can’t do anything with any of their metro districts’ infrastructure outside of their borders without a notice to public hearing and approval by the BOCC,” Thayer later said.

In addition, any request for shared services must be initiated by an entity other than Independence.

Density questions According to the research from the state demographer presented by Tim Craft, Elbert County needs 600 homes per year to manage its projected growth.

“The information from the state demographer in the most recent study from the 2008 western county transportation plan has been historically accurate,” Thayer said in an interview after the vote.

The study predicts that by the year 2030 the county will need an additional 9,000 homes.

Lawyer Joe Kinlaw, representing Jackie Tugwell and Shelly Rodie, both from Elizabeth, spoke to the commissioners posing what he believed was a direct breach of zoning regulations, stating that some of the lots planned

by Craft Companies were 5,000 square feet and that Elbert County requires a minimum of 7,000 square feet per lot.

Land-use attorney David Foster, representing Craft Companies, rebutted: “The minimum lot size made clear in the PUD” indicates that “there would be a lot of lot sizes … Just because there are smaller lots doesn’t mean you get to build more lots.

“There are 920 lots, and zoning regulates 920 units,” Foster said.

Craft also spoke to the matter.

“Smart growth typically occurs through master plans, and although clustered homes look different than a typical Elbert County community, they use less water, less land, and pay their own way while reserving more open space,” Craft said.

If 920 homes were each set on 25 acres, they would require revenue for the homes to cover 100 miles of roads, which is far less cost- and resourceefficient, Craft said.

Fiscal impact Independence “more than pays its own way,” said Craft, by generating surplus revenue for the county with a positive $250,000 from the estimated 7.2 percent assessment rates on the properties.

There would also be “considerable additional revenue from a variety of additional fees,” with a total annual net benefit $800,000, Craft said.

Although Elizabeth resident and business owner Shawn Strain stood in support of the population increase from the development, several opponents argued that the newcomers to the community would not be any more likely to shop in Elizabeth and Kiowa than current residents, many of whom shop in Parker.

The new development will be “as close to Parker as it is to Elizabeth,” said Elizabeth resident Jennie Aquino.

Superintendent Douglas Bissonette spoke in favor of the development, saying he anticipated a positive impact on area schools, increasing revenue and with an outcome that will “better utilize our current buildings that are under capacity.”

Bissonette also said that the development could benefit teachers in need of affordable housing.

With minimum home prices in the low $300,000s, the affordability of the costs of the future homes were challenged by citizens to the board of commissioners and Craft Companies.

Craft responded with research from Zillow indicating that only five homes in the same area were cheaper than the lowest-priced homes would be in Independence, and all five were either dilapidated or very old and in need of repair.

Commissioners give green light In the closing moments of the final meeting, the commissioners each took a turn explaining their reasoning for the vote they were about to make.

“I’ve spend more time with this box of material than I have with my family,” said Richardson as he pointed to the pile of papers and booklets about the project.

Although the group of citizens opposing the project was very vocal, “it equates to less than 1 percent of the folks that live in this county,” he said.

“It’s not going to change the nature of our county. New York City doesn’t define the United States, and Denver doesn’t define Colorado.”

Thayer gave his reasons in a list of pros and cons, which included the positive of open space.

“What we have now isn’t truly open space, it’s really five-acre corrals,” Thayer said.

“If we take 920 homes without open space, give them five-acre lots, that covers 15 square miles,” said Thayer.

“Think about that.”

“The idea of open space available to the public is appealing to me.”

Thayer also said the traffic concerned him, but adding the additional second permanent entrance and using a second temporary entrance gave him enough peace of mind to vote yes.

Willcox opened his remarks with a story from personal experience.

“I got a lot of emails saying: `How would you like it?’” he said.

“I moved here 20 years ago and the guy behind me who owned 25 acres didn’t like it. A PUD was approved near my house and the developer came and talked to the whole neighborhood, and most people didn’t like it.

“So I do understand the feeling, I do,” Willcox said.

Willcox also pointed to the water study that indicated a long-term supply beneath the county, which he cited as 400 years and said “really put my mind at ease.”

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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-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 303-8108504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.

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 303-6465456.

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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.

Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the regular business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.

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Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian

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

Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. Hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.

Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-6483533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages.

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 303-6212376, or come by from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; we are located in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa.

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Couple working to build community for disabled Centennial residents seek support to establish Tall Tales Ranch in Lone Tree

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Susan and Pat Mooney face the same dilemma as many parents of developmentally disabled children: What will become of their son when they’re gone?

The Centennial couple, whose 23-year-old son Ross suffered brain damage as a result of a genetic disorder in his early teens, explored their options: group homes or institutions, many with years-long waiting lists.

Dissatisfied with the offerings, the Mooneys elected to create their own: Tall Tales Ranch, an “intentional community” in Lone Tree where developmentally disabled people will live alongside “neurotypical” people, or folks without disabilities.

“We wanted something forward thinking, where when we’re gone, somebody will look at him and ask him how his day was,” Susan Mooney said. “Most developmentally disabled folks, by the time they’re a little older, don’t have a family of their own. It’s one thing to put a roof over somebody’s head, but they need community too.”

Though ground likely won’t be broken on Tall Tales Ranch for another three years, the Mooneys are hard at work drumming up support and sponsors for the project. They’re holding the third annual Tall Tales Hoedown on Sept. 22 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, where “special needs ambassadors” — young people who may one day be residents of Tall Tales Ranch — will hold a talent show and gala.

The dream is seeming more tangible than ever this year, after Coventry Development donated a land lease in perpetuity to the project, on part of the historic Schweiger Ranch across I-25 from Cabela’s on RidgeGate Parkway.

Susan Mooney said Tall Tales Ranch will likely consist of duplex cottages housing a total of 50 people — 25 developmentally disabled, and 25 “neurotypicals.” On-site staff will help administer medications.

She also envisions livestock, community garden plots and a barn that will double as a community center

Susan Mooney, left, and husband Pat are working to build an innovative intentional community where developmentally disabled folks will live alongside “neurotypical” people.

COURTESY PHOTO and coffee shop, designed to provide residents with income and the ranch with revenue.

The neurotypical residents are likely to be interns or students from a variety of mental health care and medical training programs, Susan Mooney said.

The developmentally disabled residents, whom the Mooneys call “ranchers,” will likely be folks without significant medical needs, but who would still struggle to live on their own.

Neurotypicals will not have mandated duties beyond being dedicated members of the community, Susan Mooney said.

“They won’t be doing therapeutic tasks, just being a neighbor and having meals with the ranchers, or taking care of the property or the animals,” she said.

The ranch’s funding model is still being developed, Pat Mooney said.

Currently, Tall Tales Ranch is actively seeking donations and sponsorships, and he said they hope to being seeking grants.

Once the ranch is completed, funding might come from private payments as well as Medicaid and Social Security funds.

Taking on a project like Tall Tales Ranch sometimes seems daunting, said Pat Mooney, who for the last 20 years has run a business selling and installing artificial turf for golf putting greens. He said eager partners have been emerging to help the

couple navigate the water.

“We’re fortunate to have some bright minds in industries that can help us maneuver the system,” he said. “That’s the key to a nonprofit’s success is relationships with people who can help you.”

There’s not a magic number for funding the project, Susan Mooney said. They expect the project may cost anywhere from $2 million to $6 million to get off the ground. Three years of

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fundraising have netted gains toward that goal, though currently much of the funds are going to general operations, growing the project, seeking partnerships and other costs.

Parents of other disabled children are eager to see the project take shape.

“This means security,” said Ann Beetham, of Littleton, whose disabled 26-year-old son Alex will likely need housing someday.”Right now, there are people who have been on a housing list since the late 1980s. There’s a desperate need. There are aging parents who have no idea what’s going to happen to their children with disabilities.”

Pat Mooney said the dire need for the project keeps his fire burning.

“This is going to be our life’s work,” he said. “We’re committed to getting it done. It’s been an amazing journey, and we’re getting more people involved, and that snowball is growing.”

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VOICES Avoiding convenience is more convenient than convenience

QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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and never will, and I seem to be subsisting.

That was the last piece of my technology puzzle, and I solved it years ago. Don’t want one, don’t need one.

I do own and operate many of the usual suspects: a television with a remote, a garage door opener, and a dishwasher.

I am able to send a column like this to my editor without seeing my editor. Clark Kent couldn’t do that, and neither could Walter Winchell.

I can book flights at home, and ask not to be seated next to crying babies.

It used to take me half a day to make a tape of my favorite songs. Now I can create a CD with a few finger touches.

lexa, don’t peel me a grape.”

It has taken a while — my entire life — to figure something out. What I want and what I need are just about the same thing.

There are new technologies that I neither want nor need.

I don’t want Alexa.

I don’t want Tesla.

I don’t want a camera in my car or a camera in my refrigerator (Samsung makes one).

I don’t want to be able to turn my house lights on and off from a restaurant.

At what point is enough — enough? Whatever it is, I think I am there.

I don’t have a mobile device. Never have,

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gadgets, equipment and guidance. ust today my husband told me Some of the items included are a that our electricity bill had hand crank generator to charge been higher last month than small appliances or comthe entire seven years pare energy used by differwe’ve lived in our home.

EXTENSION ent halogen and LED light How can that be? We don’t UPDATE bulbs; lux (light) meters; have air conditioning, we flicker checkers to test the turn off lights as we leave efficiency of ballasts for rooms, we shut off the fluorescent tube lights; Killceiling fans and we don’t a-Watt monitors to measure leave the television or radio appliance electricity use; operating when we aren’t and a variety of materials there. used to conduct basic home According to Colorado energy audits.

State University energy The entire One-Stop-Shop specialist Cary Weiner, kit or the Home Energy Audit there are ways for residents Sheila G. Kelley Loan (HEAL) kit materials can to identify energy inefficienbe checked out from county Extension cies in their homes and take action to save energy and money. I’m think- offices by the public. In addition, solar and wind energy kits are available ing this just might be the thing to on the Western Slope to teach lessons help us since youth and adults alike plans to youth. Watch the video at (definitely me!) often don’t underhttp://yourenergy.extension.colostate. stand how energy works. edu/kits/ to get a sense of the OneTeaching energy in schools is Stop-Shop kit then visit http://yourenrequired by state standards, but ergy.extension.colostate.edu/ for more teachers don’t always have access energy information. to materials to provide handsElbert County Extension is a on learning and engagement. cooperative effort between CSU To address these residential and Extension and Elbert County educational issues, 30 CSU Extengovernment. Sheila G. Kelley is the sion offices across the state have Colorado State University extenbeen equipped with One-Stop-Shop sion director for Elbert County. She energy kits for use by a variety of can be reached at sheila.kelley@ community members. colostate.edu.

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I can “watch now” films and other programs that are upcoming.

I have something called a “microwave” in the kitchen. I use it primarily to heat up my coffee. It does a splendid job.

I don’t want a Rolex. I don’t want a Timex.

I haven’t worn a watch in 30 years, and I am never late.

I don’t want a girlfriend who wants a Hermes bag.

I have something called “Amazon Prime.”

I can shop at home, and miss out on traffic, parking, and rabble. Mall rabble, like nothing else, gets to a curmudgeon in amounts that

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t would probably be easy to read a little bias into today’s column since I am a writer here, so please don’t judge too harshly.

With more than 1 billion users, and in WINNING some reports showWORDS ing the numbers to be getting close to 2 billion people using social media, it is easy to see how some might confuse facts, share opinions and possibly mislead others or become misled themselves.

Michael Norton There are also other studies that show where people get their news including TV, online, the radio, and print newspapers. I read one report that said 62 percent of adults consume the news online and another report that had that number as high as 81 percent.

Of course, I got that data online, so maybe it’s accurate and then again maybe it’s not.

Social media and online news sources certainly have their value if we can discern what is fact and what is opinion, and what is just completely wrong or false. With so much happening in the world and so many opinions from the far left, the far right, the left, the right, and all of the people right down the middle, it really does become difficult to choose

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what we want to focus on or pay attention to.

Now our community is so incredible, we always seem to rally and come together and become bound by the collective efforts we make to the national and international situations and crises whenever they happen.

So let me share with you what I am doing for the next few months.

Without sounding like I am sticking my head in the sand like an ostrich, or caring about what is happening in our nation or the world, I am focusing on my local reality. Our local community newspapers are filled with great information and that is where I want to spend my time. Inside these papers are great articles loaded with relevant information that lets us know what is happening here, nationally, and around the world.

More importantly, our local community newspapers are sponsored by the awesome local businesses and merchants who make our communities thrive. If we want a dose of local reality, just get out and about, away from our computers and smartphones, and visit some of the businesses who make this paper possible, talk to the merchants and shopkeepers, restaurant owners, bartenders, and the customers who all shape our community.

No doubt that there will be plenty of opinions there too, but we can also

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High school sports offer opportunity to experience sense of community

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GUEST COLUMN Bob Gardner and Rhonda Blanford-Green

Among them, it teaches that we can live in different communities, come from different backgrounds, faiths and cultures, cheer for different teams, and still have a common bond.

That’s why attending the activities hosted by your high school this fall is so important. It’s not only an opportunity to cheer for your hometown team, it is also an opportunity to celebrate our commonality. And that’s something our country needs right now.

The bond we share is mutually supporting the teenagers in

ailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting news for studentathletes and high school sports fans alike.

Research shows that being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun and games. It teaches important life lessons, too. In fact, high school athletes not only have higher grade-point averages and fewer school absences than nonathletes, they also develop the kind of work habits and self-discipline skills that help them become more responsible and productive community members.

Attending high school sporting events teaches important life lessons, too.

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exceed the recommended maximum daily intake of human interaction by, oh, 100 percent.

It means, however, that I miss out on running into someone I haven’t seen in 25 years, who wants to talk about her granddaughter. Who is special.

There are things that do things that I didn’t even know needed to be done.

Automobile manufacturers keep coming up with stuff, but they haven’t been able to come up with better drivers.

There is no new technology to abate rudeness either.

When they develop a product that allows me to impose my will on others like Elizabeth Montgomery could, sign me up. All she had to do

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find out what is going on in our own back yard, meet some great people, do some shopping, have a great meal, a hot coffee or cold drink, and have some fun along the way.

I have read these papers for years, I have seen many of the same columnists writing in the paper for years too. And I have seen many of the same businesses continuing to support the paper each year.

The publishers and editorial staff are amazing. They all deserve a big shout-out for their contributions to making our communities better. Now you may say the sponsors are doing it simply for marketing purposes, but I

was twitch her upturned nose (“Bewitched,” 1964-72), and either Dick York or Dick Sargent would turn into a lizard.

I would like to turn a few bad drivers into lizards (after they parked, of course).

I looked at the new gadgets that are already being promoted for — hold on to your cringle — Christmas.

Snapchat is not new, but Snapchat Spectacles are. I need Snapchat like I need someone to remind what Tuesday Weld’s first name is.

I juried a national personal robotic art exhibition in 1980, and was asked at the time what I wanted a robot to do for me someday.

I said, “Nothing.”

It’s still true.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

can tell you that I have met many of the people who advertise in the paper, and although it is a business decision, many of them do it to support us, the community and keep our local news alive.

So how about you? Are your news sources overwhelming you? If so, maybe you can join me in shutting down the noise for a little while and focusing our attention right here at home. I would love to hear all about your stories and your favorite parts of the local news at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can get a little dose of local reality, 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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our respective communities.

We applaud their persistence, tenacity, preparation and hard work, regardless of the color of the uniform they wear. We acknowledge that education-based, high school sports are enhancing their lives, and ours, in ways that few other activities could. And we agree that, regardless of what side of the field we sit on, attending a high school sporting event is an uplifting, enriching, familyfriendly experience for all of us.

Many of the high schools in our state lie at the heart of the communities they serve. They not only are educating our next generation of leaders, they also are a place where we congregate, where people from every corner

of town and all walks of life come together as one. And at no time is this unity more evident than during a high school athletic event.

This is the beginning of a new school year. Opportunities abound in the classroom and outside it. Let’s make the most of them by attending as many athletic events at the high school in our community as possible.

Turn on the lights, and let the games begin!

Bob Gardner is executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Rhonda Blanford-Green is commissioner of the Colorado High School Activities Association.

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It’s Here!

Richard Braden, a veteran and retiree living in Lone Tree, looks over plans for his invention for the hearing impaired, the Peck and Talk.

Braden says he hopes to market the product to the hearing impaired and teenagers.

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Man works toward better communication through devices Lone Tree veteran working on invention for the hearing-impaired

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In July 2016, Richard Braden woke up and couldn’t hear his grandfather clock. The 80-year-old Lone Tree resident knew that years of working with “big guns” in the U.S. Army had caught up with him, but it gave him the idea for his first invention.

Braden began designing the Peck and Talk, or P & T, a device that would take spoken dialogue and transcribe it onto a screen.

“I wanted something that I could wear around my neck that I could hold and would print out your words,” he says.

For users not in the same room, the device operates like a walkie-talkie that uses 50 channels to connect with other users. For people in a face-toface conversation, the P & T would instantly transcribe words spoken into a microphone onto a screen, eliminating the need to read lips.

What sets the P & T apart from smartphones and other similar devices, Braden says, is that his invention is streamlined to focus on

only the audio equipment needed to take in speech and the data storage necessary to transcribe language.

“I’m looking for a really big microchip,” he says.

His target consumers are hearingimpaired adults like himself in the United States, but he adds that teenagers, known for passing notes and Snapchat messages, also have a desire to communicate discreetly.

“My greatest market may not be deaf people, though that’s who it’s intended for,” he says, adding that each club or group a high school student is involved in could have its own channel for transmitting messages with the P & T. “Teenagers like to talk to each other quietly.”

Startup companies historically face an uphill battle to succeed, and Braden is aware he faces a challenge to break into the technology industry.

Braden is in the process of looking for investors and he hopes to find a manufacturer that will give him 90 days from shipment to payment, after which he’ll be on the hook for the cost. He knows startup ventures like his are risky, but he’s more focused on seeing his idea come to be than turning a large profit.

“If I don’t sell them, I’m in deep trouble,” he says, undeterred. “A man as old as I am, why try to make a lot of money?”

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THINGS TO DO Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library.

Stocked by Friends of the Elizabeth Library.

All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library.

Elizabeth Farmers Market: open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through September at 165 Main St., Elizabeth. Market includes vendors selling produce and other mercantile items. Go to www.townofelizabeth.org/ farmer-smarket.html.

Denver Mountain Parks Foundation: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Bart Berger created the foundation to improve and maximize the potential of the park system’s 14,000 acres. The pars are owned and maintained by Denver and span Jefferson, Douglas, Clear Creek and Grand counties. Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m.

Go to www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Parker Oktoberfest: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept.

15; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive. Learn about the German tale culture with visuals and information. Enjoy a dachshund race and dachshund costume contest; a mustache competition; silent auction and raffle.

Admission is free. Go to www.parkeroktoberfest.com Peter Samelson Magic Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Illusionist, entertainer and philosopher. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com.

Holly Berry House Folk Art: Friday to Sunday, Sept. 15-17 at the Rock Ledge Historic

Site. Festival features art from more than 155 artisans from Colorado and around the country. Fundraiser for the restoration and preservation of the historic site; efforts now focused on the recreation of the 1880s greenhouse built by the Chambers family.

Tickets are good for all three days and may be purchased at the festival or in advance at Holly Berry House, 2409 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs. Go to https://rockledgeranch.com/ Flag Retirement: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

16 at South Metro Fire Training Center, Plaza Drive and Twenty Mile Road, Parker.

Ceremony hosted by Parker American Legion Post 1864 and Parker Cub Scout Pack 363. Public welcome. Flags for retirement may be dropped off at the reception desk at Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet.

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Specialized Wound Care, Hyperbaric Medicine: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Led by Dr. Michael Bertocchi, general surgeon.

Who is a good candidate; how can specialized wound care improve quality of life. Light snacks served. Registration required; go to https://reg.abcsignup. com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=00280016-97540254e0fd48029643984068d805da

Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 724 E. Kiowa Ave. Browse through a variety of craft items, from jewelry to salsa. Homemade cinnamon rolls and other baked goods also available. Hot dogs, chili, chips and a beverage will be served for lunch; proceeds will help the Elbert County Coalition for Outreach. Call 303-646-1870.

Paul Reiser: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. “Tales of Love, Life and the Funny Thing About Relationships” is presented by comedian, actor, writer, author and musician Paul Reiser. Go to http://parkerarts. org/.

Joyful Celebration Community Picnic and Concert: 9:30 a.m. (worship) and 11 a.m. (free concert, picnic, games) Sunday, Sept. 17 at Joy Lutheran Church, 7051 Parker Hills Court, Parker. Live music by the Met-

`Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Clinics are for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome.

2017 dates are Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. First come, first served.

Fire Prevent and Wing Cookoff: 5-8 p.m.

Oct. 14 at the Elbert Fire Station. Judging for best flavor, hottest, most original and best overall begins at 7 p.m. Contestants sign up at elbertfireinfo@gmail.com; send name, address and telephone number by Sept.

30. Contestants must make 100 wings.

Proceeds will benefit the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, which will select families in need to help throughout the holidays. Call 303648-3000 or email for information.

Wag `n’ Trail: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept.

16 at Glendale Farm Open Space, near I-25 and Surrey Ridge, Douglas County. Hikers enjoy the 1.6-mile hike with their pups and a beer garden sponsored by Living the Dream Brewing Co., dozens of vendors, food trucks, music, and adoptable dogs. Event benefits homeless pets at the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock. Call 303-7515772 or go to www.wagntrail.org.

Fine Arts, Music Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker.

National juried art; Colorado musicians; food and more. Admission is free. Pets welcome. Go to http://www.coloradoeventsandfestivals.com.

Mini Law School: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 24 at CU South Denver in Lone Tree. Course is seven weeks and is taught by law school faculty. Those who cannot attend the live lectures can choose Livestream and recorded viewing options; class materials and links to the lectures will be sent so participants can watch at their own pace.

Registration required; go to http://www. colorado.edu/law/minilawschool.

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

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LIFE The state of

the Bible

in 2017

Report finds older Americans, women most likely to be regular readers

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ill Herr starts each day by reading the Bible. It’s a habit she’s kept for several years with her husband before they go to work, and one she says keeps her grounded.

“Just to read about God’s love for people and the direction for individuals’ lives,” she said, “ and direction for my own life, too.”

The Castle Rock woman has been a regular churchgoer since she was 15 years old but said within the past two decades, reading the Bible has grown her faith even more.

The devotions, she said, are a critical part of her daily life.

At 61, Herr is more likely to remain devoted to regularly reading the Bible than those from other generations — specifically millennials and members of Generation X. And as a woman, she’s more likely to regularly read the Bible than her male peers.

That’s according to the 2017 State of the Bible report commissioned by the American Bible Society and conducted by California-based Barna Group. Researchers issued phone interviews with approximately 1,000 adult Americans and took online surveys from another 1,028 adults between Jan. 20 and Feb. 2.

They found that about half of respondents are “Bible users,” meaning they read or listen to the Bible on their own at least three or four times a year. That figure has remained constant since the annual survey began in 2011.

But they also found that nearly one-third of adults said they never read, listen to or pray with the Bible — a 5 percent increase from 2016. Among the sample group, results showed women,

older Americans and people living in the South are most likely to be Bible users.

The data wasn’t surprising, said Reg Cox of the Lakewood Faith Coalition, an organization that creates partnerships between the faith-based community and local governments, schools, neighborhoods, nonprofits and businesses.

“The survey just seems to line up with some of the things that myself and Christian leaders across the metro (area) have experienced,” he said. “I think that there’s some shifts or decreases in biblical knowledge.”

A lower rate of Bible readership among young people is a trend seen across the metro area.

“That’s what we’ve experienced in our church. Millennials are not just going to automatically give any kind of credence to faith.

They’re open to sort of all ideas,” Cox said.

In response, churches focus on providing service projects or missions for members to be involved in, Cox said, stating social justice issues are one thing that repeat-

WHAT IS THE BIBLE? The Bible is the collection of sacred scriptures in the Christian religion, comprising the Old and New Testaments. The scripture is important to those following Christianity, as most believe it to be the actual or inspired word of God, free of any error, through which God spells out his plan and purpose for the world. Those within the Christian religion are encouraged to regularly read and study the Bible.

Sources: Merriam-Webster Dictionary, merriam-webster.com; and the American Bible Society, americanbible.org.

Anne Jefferies says reading the Bible is an important part of her family life, and something she encourages her children to do daily.

COURTESY PHOTO edly draw people in, rather than simply reading them a new Bible story each Sunday morning.

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Hudson Gardens is perfect place for September stroll

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eptember is a colorful time to visit Littleton’s Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, for a stroll. The giant Victoria water lilies are blooming SONYA’S amidst their huge dapSAMPLER pled leaves; dahlias and mums are in full color; and some roses summon up a final fling.

Vegetables mature and Sonya Ellingboe leaves will begin to change later in the month. Join a September bird walk at 8 a.m. on Sept. 30. Admission is free, but there is a charge for the bird walk. Pre-register on the website, hudsongardens. org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Corn maze The Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, just southwest of C-470 and Wadsworth on Deer Creek Canyon Road, hosts its annual corn maze from Sept. 15 to Oct. 29. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Those wanting the after-dark corn maze experience can attend Oct. 6-28 — 7-11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 7-10 p.m. Sundays; and 7-10 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 19, 26. Admission: $9-$14, free 2 and younger. And, for 13 and over: there’s also the Dead Zone Scream Park at $27, $37, which includes a haunted hayride and dumps you into

ters and “Cavalcade March”

by W. Paris Chambers. Admission is free. Bring folding chairs or blankets. The band welcomes new volunteer musicians. It will next appear at Starlighting in November.

Voices West fundraiser A fundraiser for Voices West is planned at 6 p.m. Sept.

28 at the Melting Pot in Littleton’s old Carnegie Library at the west end of Main Street.

Tickets cost $75 per person for the restaurant’s four-course dinner. Friends are welcome.

Reserve at: voiceswest.org.

Giant Victorian Waterlilies are blooming at Hudson Gardens, surrounded by huge flat leaves, plus other water lily varieties.

COURTESY PHOTO the dark maze. Botanicgardens.org.

Craft fair Reminder to artist and crafters; the 46th Annual Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum Craft Fair will be Oct. 7 at Ketring Park in Littleton. Spaces may still be available. The Littleton Museum’s Sherry Kling is coordinator, 303-795-3950.

Arts and letters in Parker Ekphrastic writing is literature that uses art as inspiration in PACE Center’s new exhibit, but PACE Center’s also asks artists to respond to poetry, with artwork and statements by artistic pairings. The exhibit runs through Oct. 31 with a reception and readings planned for Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. with food, music and a cash bar. No

admission charge. The PACE Center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Marquez photo exhibit “The Magic and Wonder of Colorado” is a new largeformat collection of photos by local photographer Andy Marquez. It will be introduced from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Outnumbered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton. In process for several years, it got tied up with a bankrupt publisher last year, and is just now available, with 160 pages, 85 images. ($39.95.)

Theater benefit The Denver Actors Fund was established to support local theater people who find themselves in medical need. It is supported in part by “Miscast,” an annual spoof cooked up by talented performers who place themselves in

unlikely acts and costumes — and scenes. All are welcome to enjoy an evening as actors make fun of themselves. The 2017 “Miscast” will be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton.

Why is it scheduled for a Monday? That’s when these guys are free to goof off ! Tickets cost $20, townhallartscenter. org, 303-794-2787, ext. 5. The show is rated R — 16 and older. DenverActorsFund.org.

Band concert The Castle Rock Band’s “Farewell to Summer” concert will be an all-American program at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at the bandstand in front of the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Included: Clare Grundman’s “Second Folk Rhapsody,” “Hootenanny” by Harold Wal-

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Anne Jefferies, who does public affairs work for her Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lakewood, also said there is a degree of lower readership among her church’s young membership, but many youths are still actively engaged with the Bible.

The church offers morning seminary classes before high school-aged youths leave for school, she said, and attendance remains strong.

“So we are reading the Bible and talking about the Bible on a daily basis with those youth, in addition to weekly activities,” she said. “We can’t force any of them to do it, so it is an option, but the majority of our youth participate.”

Jefferies and her family study the King James Version of the Bible along with the Book of Mormon as part of

Reg Cox, far left, says he and other Denver metro Christian leaders encourage Bible readership but strive to find other ways to keep people engaged in the church, such as mission trips or projects.

COURTESY PHOTO their LDS faith. They strive for daily devotionals, lasting 30 minutes to an hour, she said.

“My reading daily supports me in becoming a better person in my home as well as in my community,” she said.

Flyin’ B presentation Local old-timers may recall a little plane, the Flyin’ B, that towed ad banners across Littleton and surrounding areas and originated just south of County Line Road at Santa Fe Drive. The Flyin’ B Park remains at that site of the Flyin’ B Ranch, now administered by Highlands Ranch.

The Highlands Ranch Historical Society’s Nancy Linsenbigler will tell its story from 6:30 to 8:3o p.m. on Sept. 18 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Donations suggested for non-members ($2).

Parker festival The Parker Art and Music Festival will be at O’Brien Park on Sept. 23 and 24. Fifty national juried artists, eight live music acts, aerialist, creation station, face painting, donations will be collected for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parker-art-musicfestival-tickets-26163901935.

Jefferies predicted the generation gap in Bible readership is a result of millennials’ busy lives, she said, traveling for work and raising children.

Her theory was backed up by the State of the Bible report, which found more than 50 percent of the respondents who saw a decrease in their Bible readership last year named busy lives as the top reason.

But Jefferies also believes many millennial LDS members are raising their children to read the Bible daily, true to the church’s continual encouragement to do so, she said.

“They know that children follow what their parents do,” she said.

Herr suspected that those, regardless of age, who don’t read the Bible “don’t understand all of the life that it contains.”

Still, she isn’t worried about the future of the holy book.

“I believe there’s a revival to God and his word coming,” she said, “and that it will just be something that will sweep across all the generations.”

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Family Features

arm-fresh is what many families desire. straight from the farm to your table is one of the best ways you can ensure you’re delivering a nutritious and delicious meal for family or friends.

Wholesome meals can bring everyone together around the dinner table; even little ones can enjoy flaky, baked fish, a nutritious potato-based side dish and a trendy-twist on a farm-fresh beverage with these fun, flavorful recipes.

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Delightfully BakeD fish When it comes to baking fish, flaky and fresh can make for a great combination.

For a classic meal with a seasoned flare, try this delicious baked fish with lemon pepper seasoning and onions. Find more traditional, tasty recipes at usDa.gov.

Baked fish

recipe courtesy of the united states Department of agriculture servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound fish fillets (whitefish, trout or tilapia) 1 onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. Place 12-inch piece of foil on counter.

Coat foil with nonstick cooking spray.

Place fillets in middle of foil. if fillets have skin, place skin-side down. spread sliced onions, salt, pepper and oil on top of fillets. add lemon pepper seasoning, if desired. Fold foil over fish.

Place foil pouch on baking sheet and place in oven. Bake fish 15-20 minutes until fish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 F on a food thermometer and is flaky when tested with fork.

Divide into four portions and serve.

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a seNsatioNally simple siDe Dish

When you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish to complement any meal, look no further than this Fingerling Potato salad. made with nutrient-rich Wisconsin Potatoes and topped with a lemon dressing, this simple potato side packs plenty of flavor.

Find more potato recipes at eatwisconsinpotatoes.com.

fingerling potato salad

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes servings: 6 1 1/2 pounds mixed Wisconsin fingerling potatoes 2 large lemons, divided 2 cups water 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds 3/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds

pepper, to taste 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill salt, to taste 2 cups baby arugula in large pot of boiling, salted water, cook potatoes until just tender when pierced with fork, about 15 minutes.

Drain and cool slightly. slice one lemon into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. in small saucepan, combine sliced lemon, water and kosher salt; bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer until lemon slices are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain lemons then coarsely chop.

Cut remaining lemon in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons juice. in small bowl, mix chopped lemons, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar and oil. Coarsely crush cumin and coriander seeds using mortar and pestle. mix seeds into lemon dressing. season, to taste, with pepper.

Cut lukewarm potatoes in half lengthwise. Place in large, shallow bowl. mix in green onions and dill.

Pour lemon dressing over and toss to coat. season, to taste, with salt and pepper. add arugula and toss gently. serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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 AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

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

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

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

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

GEERDES FROM PAGE 1

the grow house indicated Dosa had been killed there and his body later transported to Jefferson County.

The case was tried in Elbert County and prosecuted by Gallo and Senior Deputy District Attor-

three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org.

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

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

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join SEE VOLUNTEERS, P16

ney Douglas Bechtel.

Holmes sentenced Geerdes to the mandatory 96 years in prison on the murder count, 48 years on the wildfire count and 24 years on the arson count. The arson and wildfire counts will be served concurrently, while the murder and wildfire counts will be served consecutively.

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Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

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

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VOLUNTEERS FROM PAGE 15

the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

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SEPT 15 KENTON SWINGS COLORADO JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA SEPT 29 - OCT 15 RODGER’S & HAMMERSTEIN’S

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

Contact 303-698-6404

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Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Neighbor Network Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors.

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

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

Parker Senior Center Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more.

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families.

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Red Cross Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855

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CLUBS FROM PAGE 6

Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels welcome. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org.

Lawyers at the Library, 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.

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

Mystery Book Club 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.

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 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod. com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24hour advance reservations are appreciated.

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club is open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 for information or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/ParkerFranktown-Elizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/ 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. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information.

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SUMMIT VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Public Notices Section: 25 Township: 6 Range: 64Subdivision: SUN COUNTRY MEADOWS FIL 4 (PUD) Lot: 012B 08291 CONESTOGA CT Certificate Number: 2014-01922

Misc. Private Legals

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SUMMIT VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC..

Public Notice

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED

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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Rhonda Y. Moore 8291 Conestoga Ct. Elizabeth, CO 80107-9364

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SUMMIT VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit: Section: 25 Township: 6 Range: 64Subdivision: SUN COUNTRY MEADOWS FIL 4 (PUD) Lot: 012B 08291 CONESTOGA CT Certificate Number: 2014-01922

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to SUMMIT VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC..

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

Misc. Private Legals

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Rhonda Y. Moore for said year 2013; That said SUMMIT VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. on the 1st day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to SUMMIT VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. on the 7th day of December 2017, 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.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017.

Witness my hand this 29th day of August 2017 s/s Richard Petitt Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 23751 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED 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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: John S. McNichol P.O. Box 743 Strasburg, CO 80136-0743 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Lincoln LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Section: 1 Township: 7 Range: 59Subdivision: HEALDS ADDITION AMENDMENT NO.2 Lot: 0008 38420 LAKE ST

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100

Certificate Number: 2014-01917

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Lincoln LTD.

Misc. Private Legals

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John S. McNichol for said year 2013; That said Lincoln LTD on the 10th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to Lincoln LTD on the 7th day of December 2017, 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.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017.

Section: 1 Township: 7 Range: 59Subdivision: HEALDS ADDITION AMENDMENT NO.2 Lot: 0008 38420 LAKE ST

Witness my hand this 29th day of August 2017 s/s Richard Petitt Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado

Certificate Number: 2014-01917

Legal Notice No.: 23752 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Lincoln LTD. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

Elbert County Payments

That said Lincoln LTD on the 10th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer Public of said County for a deedNotice to said real estate; Colorado Community Colorado Department Of Public Safety Colorado Dept Of Health And Enviroment Colorado Dept Of Health And Enviroment Colorado Dept Of Revenue Colorado Social Services Directors Association Comcast Community Media Of Colorado Compass Tools Corporate Billing Llc County Health Pool Dallas Schroeder Daniel A Michalak Daniel Rosales Dans Trash Dellenbach Motors Design Workshop Dj Petroleum Inc Don Maclennan Drive Train Industries Inc East Central Council Of Governments Eaton Sales And Service Inc Elbert County Health And Human Services Elbert County Clerk And Recorder Elbert County Treasurer Elbert County Treasurer Elbert County Treasurer

Elbert County Treasurer Elbert County Treasurer Elizabeth Fire Dept Enertia Consulting Gr Llc

Enertia Consulting Gr Llc Ez Messenger Fair Point Communications Fastenal Company Flying Horse Catering Inc Forsegren Associates Inc

Frank Bovino Front Range Kubota Frontier Fence G And K Services Geo Shack Grainger Great West Life And Annuity Greenlees Pro Auto Care Greenlees Pro Auto Care Harbor Freight Tools Haydee Ullrich Hd Supply Heather Harcourt High Plains Food Store Hitsk9 Holli Campbell Home Depot Credit Service Honeybee Pumping Service Honnen Equipment Company Ibis Tek Insight Public Sector Integrated Electric Intermountain Rural Electric Association

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017S

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Lincoln LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John S. McNichol for said year 2013;

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Rhonda Y. Moore for said year 2013;

That said SUMMIT VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. on the 1st day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; GENERAL FUND 010 $546,556.64 HEALTH FUND Deed will be issued 015 $17,646.26 That a Treasurer's for said ROAD & BRIDGE FUND VALLEY 020 real estate to SUMMIT ENTER- $269,417.83 SALES &INC. USE FUND 025 $205,256.00 PRISES, on the 7th day of December LEAFunless FUND the same has been redeemed; 040 $5,605.50 2017, HUMANS SERVICE FUND 050 $22,568.71 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND from075 $11,021.67 Said property may be redeemed said sale 085of said $7,380.00 at IMPACT any timeFUND prior to the actual execution CONSERVATION 090 $2,735.54 Treasurer's Deed. TRUST FUND BOND SERVICE FUND 095 $235,863.03 TOTAL ALLof FUNDS This Notice Purchase has also been pub- $1,324,051.18 lished in Colorado Community Media on VENDOR 7, 2017, SeptemberDESCRIPTION AMOUNT September 14, 2017 and A Spot Of Tea Fair Royalty $250.00 September 21, 2017.

Advanced Remediation Services Building Acquisition $11,021.67 Witness my hand this Aecom Technical Services, Inc 29th day Mitigation of August 2017 Hazard Grant Expense $635.00 s/sAflac Richard Petitt Benefits Payable $952.11 Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Agate Mutual Telephone Cooperative Association Utilities- Telephone $32.26 Legal Notice No.: 23751 Agate Water Association Utilities - Water/Sewer $936.00 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Airgas Intermountain Equipment Rental S/T $1,162.51 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 All Access Inc Equipment Repair $8,956.95 Publisher: Elbert County News All RentalThe Center Equipment Rental S/T $572.00 All Truck And Trailer Parts Equipment Parts $229.17 Alpine Consulting Inc Building Repair $650.00 Always Connect Solutions Equipment $6,113.95 Amber Felmlee Fair Judge $182.20 American Fidelity Assurance Company Benefits Payable $7,627.12 American Fidelity Health Services Administration Benefits Payable $7,156.00 Ameritech Inc Vital Statistics Expense $9.84 Ann Hall Fair Judge $107.20 Apex Software Dues - Small Drug Task Force $705.00 Arapahoe Heating Service Inc Hvac Service $5,257.20 Ashlee Tatum Fair Events $800.00 Asphalt Zipper Equipment Parts $1,355.64 Auto Chlor System Of Denver Maintenance Agreement $169.00 Av Tech Electronics Inc Auto Repair $1,472.63 Bank Of The West Credit Card Expense $11,014.44 Barry Mitchell Communications $1,588.45 Baseline Associates Operating Expense $210.00 Bb&T Government Finance Bond Pay Agent Fee $235,863.03 Becky Brix Fair Judge $201.00 Bender Menders Auto Repair $690.08 Bender Menders Contract Services $4,204.50 Berg Hill Greenleaf And Ruscitti Contract Litigation $3,575.00 Billie Mills Reimbursement $202.00 Black Hills Energy Utilities - Natural Gas $782.36 Brian Harris Planning Commission $202.50 Butler Snow Contract Litigation $6,484.15 Carlos Estrada Security Grant $722.19 Carolyn Burgener Building Repair $450.00 Castle Rock Winnelson Co Building Repair $246.66 Catherine Reagan Fair Judge $343.50 Cdw Government Equipment $1,418.46 Centennial Mental Health Center Inc Contract Services $285.00 Centurylink Utilities- Telephone $6,937.43 Certified Laboratories Other Fluids $525.13 Chad Church Security Grant $483.37 Chemtox Blood/Alcohol Analysis $520.00 Cheryl Kiteley Fair Judge $136.60 Chris Finken Security Grant $310.68 Chris Houle Security Grant $292.40 Christine Schinzel Fair Judge $107.20 Christopher Zeier Fair Judge $600.00 Colorado Association Of Chiefs Of Police Operating Expense $390.00

Notices P.O. Box 743 Strasburg, CO 80136-0743

PAYMENTS FOR PUBLICATION JULY 2017 That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said Advertising Jackie Hein Fair Judge $91.10 real estate to$369.00 Lincoln LTD on the 7th day of Jacob Bachmann Fair Judge $416.50 December 2017, unless the same has been reCcw Cbi Fee Jessica Orellana Reimbursement $342.08 deemed; $1,321.50 Jim Keen Planning Commission $332.50 Vital Statistics Expense $74.75 Joel Heap Security Grant $350.88 Said property may be redeemed from said sale John Deere Financial Equipment Parts $611.57 at any time prior to the actual execution of said Reclamation Joseph Talbott Fair Judge $134.50 Treasurer's $1,114.30 Deed.

Contract Services $344.00 Joyce Conger Fair Judge $300.00 Fair Judge $197.60 This Notice of PurchaseJuana Hajek has also been pubDues & Memberships $1,662.50 Community Judy Glaser Media on Fair Judge $79.90 lished in Colorado Equipment Justin Klassen Planning Commission $252.00 September $1,190.25 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and Advertising $14.50 Justin Trupp Fair Judge $370.00 September 21, 2017.

Training$750.00 Karen Casebier Travel $122.36 Equipment Parts Fair Judge $100.40 Witness my$3,528.48 hand this Karen Champion Benefits Payable Fair Judge $98.80 29th day of$92,904.90 August 2017Karen Deck Reimbursement $47.23 Katie Barger Reimbursement $18.98 s/s Richard Petitt Planning Commission $168.00 Kim Phillips Fair Judge $118.75 Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Planning Commission $322.00 Kiowa Water & Waste Water Utilities - Trash $1,761.04 Authority Utilities - Water/Sewer $10,048.33 Legal Notice No.: 23752 Kip Parker Capital Outlay $109,584.00 Planning Commission $420.00 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Master Plan $27,190.74 Kris Johnson Reimbursement $92.40 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Fuel

$25,256.34 Laboratory Corporation Publisher: The$386.40 Elbert County News Fair Judge Of America Holdings Professional Service $38.00 Equipment Parts $171.18 Larry Queen Fair Judge $143.05 Laura Haswell Fair Judge $117.00 Dues $4,500.00 Laura Stengle Security Grant $847.96 Equipment Parts $567.00 Legal Shield Benefits Payable $488.30 Lenovo Inc Equipment $7,473.24 Rent $810.00 Leslie Mann Fair Judge $170.30 Lewan & Associates, Inc. Copier Expense $784.78 Operating Expense $26.29 Linda Yoder Fair Judge $278.80 Operating Expense $100.00 Lisa Sholten Fair Judge $114.20 Rent $7,492.71 Lisa Stavig Fair Judge $114.20 Intragovernmental Lora Bledsoe Fair Judge $121.00 Expenditure $50,730.64 Lyle Sign Inc Nm 7165 Signs$3,187.05 Cost Allocation $5,506.50 Lynda Dirkse Fair Judge $87.60 Postage And Shipping $132.58 Margaret Marr Fair Judge $184.90 Blood/Alcohol Analysis $150.00 Marni Riffenberger Fair Judge $124.70 Rush Creek Mary Louise Jacobson Fair Royalty $564.85 Inspection $14,960.00 Matt Ellicott Fair Judge $370.00 Professional Service $21,110.00 Matt Martinich Iv-E Waiver Civil Process $22.00 Expenditure $120.00 Utilities- Telephone $307.24 Maureen Bergenfeld Fair Judge $106.85 Equipment $41.99 Mccandles International Trucks Training $565.68 Of Colorado Equipment Parts $636.69 Cwcb Water Study Michelle Rupe Travel $25.00 Grant Expense $19,227.50 Mines & Associates Pc Other Benefits $609.12 Security Grant $619.20 Motion & Flow Equipment Parts $509.31 Signs $3,342.05 Mountain View Electric Utilities - Electric $336.63 Capital Outlay $7,380.00 Naked Goat Farm Fair Expense $227.00 Uniforms $886.64 Nation 4H Supply Operating Expense $111.30 Equipment $90.00 National Tire Warehouse Tires$1,005.72 Safety Supplies $1,564.79 Neve’s Uniforms Inc Uniforms $159.99 Benefits Payable $65,771.98 Nicole Lamb Security Grant $555.56 Auto Repair $510.92 Office Of District Attorney Tires

$1,078.19 18Th District Da Share $139,788.31 Equipment $107.90 Pamela Y Walsh Fair Judge $125.40 Fair Judge $103.20 Parker Port-A-Potty Inc. Equipment Rental S/T $295.00 Equipment Parts $205.68 Patti Morgan Fair Judge $75.00 Contract Services $2,787.50 Paula Wilderman Planning Commission $330.00 Fuel

$205.09 Perry Brewer Fair Judge $114.90 Canine Unit $319.00 Phoenix Technology Group Llc Telephone Repair $20,724.80 Fair Judge $119.80 Pitney Bowes Postage Inventory $5,017.00 Building Repair $375.78 Potestio Brothers Equipment Inc Equipment Parts $610.93 Operating Expense $255.00 Potestio Brothers Equipment Inc Capital Outlay $79,022.00 Equipment Parts $2,120.11 Power Motive Corp Equipment Rental S/T $317.70 Court Security Poysti And Adams Financial $4,110.34 Outside Svc $8,225.00 Pro Ag Solutions Weed Control $4,147.70 Software Support $628.32 Psychological Dimensions, Pc Operating Expense $200.00 Grounds Maintenance $2,206.75 Purewater Dynamics Inc Equipment Rental $75.00 Quill Corporation Office Supplies $230.02 Utilities - Electric $8,858.19

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED

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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: The New Outback Land Company LLC 2830 North Ave., Ste C5B Grand Junction , CO 81501-5367

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND JAYNE A ASHCRAFT the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit: Section: 9 Township: 12 Range: 58 W2SESW4 (20 ACRES)Subdivision: RURALA Certificate Number: 2014-02000 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND JAYNE A ASHCRAFT. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of The New Outback Land Company LLC for said year 2013;

That said TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND JAYNE A ASHCRAFT on the 7th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; Rattlesnake Fire Protection District Water For Roads $400.00 That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said Regulatory Permits real estate to TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND Management Inc JAYNE A ASHCRAFT Professional Service $3,000.00 on the 7th day of DecemRevize Llc Software Support $1,800.00 ber 2017, unless the same has been redeemed; Rick Romanin Fair Judge $100.20 Rixstine Recognition Fair Event Said property may be redeemed from$28.25 said sale Rmmi Contract $5,153.00 at any time prior to theServices actual execution of said Robert L Fager & Treasurer's Deed.

Porta Pot Rental Contract Services $2,130.00 Rock Parts Company Oil

$3,527.59 Ron Turner This Notice ofPlanning Commission Purchase has also $279.00 been pubRubin Brown Llp lished in Colorado Financial Community$6,000.00 Media on Running Creek Quick Lube September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and Of Elizabeth $600.07 September 21,Auto Repair 2017.

Safari Auto Glass Equipment Repair $419.00 Safety-Kleen Corp.

Shop Supplies $280.95 this Sandra Hawman Witness my hand Fair Judge $99.50 2017 Sarah Phippen 29th day of August Fair Judge $100.90 s/s Richard Petitt Schmidt Construction Company Asphalt Repair $48,325.98 Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Scholastic Book Fair Fair Events $799.84 Scott C Stinnett Fair Judge $235.40 Legal Notice No.: 23753 Scott Wiebensohn Fair Judge $284.00 September 7, 2017 $29.90 See Spot Run First Publication: Advertising September 21, 2017 Segal Consulting Last Publication: Professional Service $1,500.00 Elbert County News $83.97 Sherry Hansen Publisher: The Reimbursement Sheryl Guerra Reimbursement $18.44 Signal Graphics Office Supplies $1,054.58 Skyline Steel Culverts $92.34 Staples Advantage Operating Expense $1,452.78 State Of Colorado Motor Vehicle Renewal Card $2,775.55 State Of Colorado Gravel Pit Fees $791.00 State Wire & Terminal Inc Shop Supplies $988.71 Steel Corner Equipment Parts $390.97 Stericycle Haz Waste Rem $121.09 Stone Oil Co Inc Diesel Fuel $28,097.41 Sweep Stakes Unlimited Professional Service $45.00 Sysco Food Services Prisoner Meals $1,183.04 Tammy Burton Reimbursement $16.40 The Artworks Unlimited, Llc Insurance Reimbursement

Expense $2,100.00 The Hartford-Priority Accounts Benefits Payable $398.12 Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation Elevator Service $641.25 Todd Companies, Inc. Contract Services $502.00 Town Of Simla Water/Sewer $84.80 Traci Nowak Fair Judge $104.90 Troy Mccoy Security Grant $857.58 Truckhugger Tarp Systems Equipment Repair $786.65 Trudy Slack Security Grant $359.12 Tyler Vanous Security Grant $847.96 United Reprographic Supply Inc Copier Expense $1,253.50 United States Geological Survey Well Monitoring Grant $7,250.00 Ups Postage And Shipping $114.83 US Bancorp Lease/Purchase

Payment $61,545.76 US Bank Equipment Finance Copier Expense $187.96 Vail Resorts Inc Travel $420.00 Verizon Wireless Telephone $2,414.30 Wagner Equipment Co Inc Equipment Parts $565.53 Waxie Sanitary Supply Office Supplies $135.45 Whisler Bearings And Drives Equipment Parts $232.67 Winwater Culverts $578.40 Witt Boys-Napa Equipment Parts $372.17 Xerox Corporation Copier Expense $3,066.11 Y Time Contract Services $419.50

Legal Notice No.: 23759 First Publication: September 14, 2017 Last Publication: September 14, 2017 Publisher: Elbert County News

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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED

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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

The New Outback Land Company LLC 2830 North Ave., Ste C5B Grand Junction , CO 81501-5367

John McNichol P.O. Box 743 Strasburg, CO 80136-0743

John S. McNichol P.O. Box 743 Strasburg, CO 80136-0743

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND JAYNE A ASHCRAFT the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Lincoln LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Lincoln LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Section: 9 Township: 12 Range: 58 W2SESW4 (20 ACRES)Subdivision: RURALA

Section: 1 Township: 7 Range: 59Subdivision: HEALDS ADDITION AMENDMENT NO.2 Lot: 0009 38418 LAKE ST

Certificate Number: 2014-02000

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND JAYNE A ASHCRAFT.

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That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of The New Outback Land Company LLC for said year 2013;

That said TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND JAYNE A ASHCRAFT on the 7th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to TERRY L ASHCRAFT AND JAYNE A ASHCRAFT on the 7th day of December 2017, 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.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017.

Witness my hand this 29th day of August 2017 s/s Richard Petitt Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 23753 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Section: 1 Township: 7 Range: 59Subdivision: HEALDS ADDITION AMENDMENT NO.2 Lot: 0003 38429 CO RD 166 Certificate Number: 2014-01916

Certificate Number: 2014-01918

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Lincoln LTD.

Public Notice

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED 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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: John McNichol P.O. Box 743 Strasburg, CO 80136-0743

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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John McNichol for said year 2013; That said Lincoln LTD on the 10th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to Lincoln LTD on the 7th day of December 2017, unless the same has been redeemed;

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Lincoln LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.

Section: 1 Township: 7 Range: 59Subdivision: HEALDS ADDITION AMENDMENT NO.2 Lot: 0009 38418 LAKE ST

Witness my hand this 29th day of August 2017 s/s Richard Petitt Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado

Certificate Number: 2014-01918

Legal Notice No.: 23754 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017.

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED 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 Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: John S. McNichol P.O. Box 743 Strasburg, CO 80136-0743 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Lincoln LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Get Involved! and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Lincoln LTD.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

That said Lincoln LTD on the 10th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;

Facts do not cease to exist b because they are re ignored. ignored.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale

That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to Lincoln LTD on the 7th day of December 2017, unless the same has been redeemed; at any time prior to the actual execution of said - Aldous Huxley Treasurer's Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017.

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That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John S. McNichol for said year 2013;

That said Lincoln LTD on the 9th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;

That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to Lincoln LTD on the 7th day of December 2017, 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.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017.

Section: 1 Township: 7 Range: 59Subdivision: HEALDS ADDITION AMENDMENT NO.2 Lot: 0003 38429 CO RD 166

Witness my hand this 29th day of August 2017 s/s Richard Petitt Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado

Certificate Number: 2014-01916

Legal Notice No.: 23755 First Publication: September 7, 2017 Last Publication: September 21, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Lincoln LTD.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John S. McNichol for said year 2013;

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of John McNichol for said year 2013;

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Lincoln LTD.

That said Lincoln LTD on the 9th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;

this one to publish public notices since the birth That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said of real the nation. newspapers most estateLocal to Lincoln LTDremain on thethe 7th day of trusted source2017, of public notice information.

December unless the same has This been renewspaper deemed; publishes the information you need to stay involved in your community.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 7, 2017, September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James C. Smith, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30026

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before January 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Louis A. Eckert Personal Representative 2042 Spruce Street Hermon, ME 04401 Legal Notice No: 23760 First Publication: September 14, 2017 Last Publication: September 28, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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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 303-435-2560 for questions.

VFW Post 4266, serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Go to www.vfwpost4266.org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.

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