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Murder suspect no stranger to false confessions Dan Pesch still awaiting trial in 2010 death of Kiowa teacher

Remembering Randy Wilson

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Six days before Christmas 2017 came shocking news: Authorities had arrested a man in the 2010 murder of Kiowa High School teacher Randy Wilson.

Elbert County investigators charged Daniel Pesch, a longtime Summit County resident, with first-degree murder in the death of Wilson, a beloved science teacher found dead at a country crossroads more than seven years earlier.

Wilson, 53 when he died, was found in a ditch with a bag over his head, a belt around his neck and his hands bound behind his back.

Little was known about the case against Pesch until May 2018, when a court hearing revealed that the charges against Pesch were based almost exclusively on months of his strange, ever-changing confessions. Pesch, investigators testified, described significant details of the crime scene wrong.

His DNA was nowhere to be found on evidence from the scene. His grandfather testified that a logbook placed Pesch halfway across the state the night Wilson died.

Nearly 10 months after his arrest,

Daniel Pesch, the man who last year confessed to killing Kiowa High School teacher Randy Wilson in 2010, now says he didn’t do it. Court records and interviews show he has a history of false confession.

DAVID GILBERT Dan Pesch, 35, still sits in the Elbert County jail in Kiowa awaiting trial for the murder of Wilson — a crime he confessed to many times. Pesch’s arraignment, which has seen repeated delays, is scheduled for Oct. 15.

Today, though, Pesch says the confessions were an act of suicidal desperation — a cry for attention born of mental illness, drug abuse and stress.

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Interviews with Pesch’s family members and acquaintances, conducted by phone from around the country, and court records shed light on the mysterious murder suspect: a hard worker and caring friend, but also a man given to darkness and lies, with a history of seeking punishment for crimes he didn’t commit.

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Winery taking part in festival is couple’s labor of love

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The annual Wine in the Pines event will celebrate the 128th anniversary of the founding of Elizabeth, and Elbert County’s Third Bridge Winery is among the local wineries featured at the event.

This is the fourth year for the event that will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the Gershin Lot at 165 S. Main St. in Elizabeth The event includes wine tasting and entertainment. Ethyl and the Regulars will perform and be held 4 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 6 in the Gesin Lot at 165 S. Main St. and the spirits are provided by a number of area wineries and distillers, including Elbert County’s Third Bridge Winery.

Tony Baker, winery owner, said he appreciates having the winery be part of this event that honors the history of a local town.

The Elbert County resident said he has always enjoyed wine and establishing a winery was always on his bucket list. He decided to make his long-held desire become a reality in 2013 when he met and learned about

Tony Baker, owner of Third Bridge winery, presses grapes as part of the wine-making process. Third Bridge wines will be among the featured beverages at the Oct. 6 Wine in the Pines event held on Main Street in Elizabeth. The event featuring wine tasting and entertainment will run from 4 to 8 p.m.

COURTESY PHOTO the process from wine makers at the Denver International Wine Festival.

“I decided to attend the festival and there I met a fellow wine maker who was willing to help me get started by agreeing to allow me to use his wine-making and bottling facilities,” he said. “We accepted his offer and

my wife and partner Suzanne Yekel bottled our first wines in 2014.”

He said he purchases grapes from quality vineyards to produce the four wines he bottles.

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Baker said making beer can be done anytime during the year but making wine is a once-a-year process because wine can only be made when the grapes are ready.

He said the wine-making process begins about the end of September when the grapes are usually ready to be picked. The grapes are then pressed, the juice is allowed to ferment, and the juice is placed in barrels to age. Baker said aging usually takes nine to 14 months before the vintage is bottled.

He said that they make four dry European-style red or red-blend wines.

They bottled 288 bottles in 2015 and increased their production to 1,300 bottles by 2016.

“Our market is small and the 1,300 bottles have been sufficient for our customers so far to date, so we haven’t had to produce another vintage,” he said. “But our supplies are being sold so we are looking at possibly producing our next wines next year.”

Baker said he would like to be a fulltime wine maker that isn’t possible at this time, so he continue his career as the chief operations officer of a medical clinic in Denver.

Baker said he has tentative plans to establish a wine-making facility in or near Elizabeth. He said those plans are tentative and it is his hope he can establish the winery perhaps by 2020.

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School funding, achievement gaps, tax breaks and educating a diverse group of students were all topics Colorado gubernatorial candidates Jared Polis and Walker Stapleton weighed in on Sept. 24 when the Colorado League of Charter Schools hosted a discussion with the candidates to kick off its annual Leadership Summit at the Arvada Center.

“Nothing is more local than education when it comes to your kids’ school,” Polis said during his 15-minute address. “Parents are passionate advocates for what’s going on in their child’s school.”

Polis, a Democrat, said that for him, the bottom line is “how are we serving kids?”

One topic Polis has been focused on when it comes to education is expanding early childhood education.

“As we know, in our state we only fund half-day kindergarten,” Polis said. “We want to — and I expect to in my first term — get to full-day kindergarten ... It’s so important for kids to get a strong start in our state.

If you’re low income, a lot of Title I schools have it. If you’re wealthy, you can afford it. But like so many things, it’s really the middle class that’s squeezed out.”

Polis’ desire to fund early education for all students is something his opponent criticized.

Stapleton, a Republican, talked about his plan for an education savings account, saying, “it includes things like funding for early childhood education so we can link dollars to performance rather than providing something for free to everyone like my opponent is for.”

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education plan he rolled out a couple weeks ago.

“We are encouraging tax-free incentives for education savings accounts, which I think is a way to empower parents for educational options for their families, whether it be tutoring, skills-based training, extracurricular activities. You allow the parent to determine what is best, and I am for parents keeping as much money as possible to decide the educational outcomes for their family.”

The plan also includes a tax-free holiday for school supply shopping and a plan for making it easier for charter schools to get themselves sanctioned across the state.

Polis criticized this plan, calling it counterproductive.

“In our state, what does it do and where does it come from?” Polis said.

“Of course, it comes out of public schools. You’re actually taking money out of public school finance to create a tax break for wealthy parents ... His two marquee proposals would drain money from public schools. We’re interested in more money, not less funding.”

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Elizabeth runners give their all in invitational Dave Sanders Memorial meet draws hundred for cross country

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Elizabeth High School athletes joined hundreds of fellow runners from more than 50 schools competing on Sept. 21 in the Dave Sanders Memorial Invitational Cross Country Meet held over the rolling course at Clement Park west of Littleton.

The field was divided into divisions, with large schools like Cherry Creek running in Division 1 and the smaller schools like Elizabeth competing in Division 2. There were 26 teams in each division.

Cardinals coach Adam Small said the Dave Sanders Invitational is always challenging for all the athletes who compete in the meet because of the high caliber of competition.

When the final scores were tallied, the Cardinals girls scored 108 points and finished fifth in the division.

D’Evelyn won the girls division meet title with 66 points.

Holy Family took first place in the boys division with 81 points. The Cardinals took eighth place with 256 points in the field of 26 teams.

“We don’t have a lot of numbers but

Ashten Loeks, 2558, heads for the finish line as the first Elizabeth runner in the field at the Sept. 21 Dave Sanders Memorial Cross Country Meet held at Clement Park. Loeks finished fourth and the Cardinal girls finished fifth in the team standings among the 26 teams running in Division 2.

TOM MUNDS our kids are running well. We have 10 athletes on the boys team. Our top seven runners are all cross country veterans with four seniors and three juniors. They have been successful in past seasons and this year’s goal is to qualify for state for the third straight year,” Small said. “We also have 10 runners on the girls team. We have five seniors, a sophomore and a freshman running varsity. Their goal is to qualify for state for the fourth straight year. The girls finished seventh last

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year and this year’s goal is to finish at the top five in state this year.”

In cross country the runner is awarded points according to where they finished in the field. For example, the medalist earns one point and the 10th-place finisher earns 10 points.

The team score is figured by adding the points earned by a team’s first five runners across the finish line. The team with the lowest score wins the meet.

Senior Ashten Loeks led the Cardi-

nals girls team across the finish line as she completed the five-kilometer race in a time of 19:43.

“I came out today with a positive mindset to set a personal best time and I did that,” she said after the Dave Sanders Invitational. “The competition was tough here today and I feel that help push me to run harder. I had a goal to finish ahead of a D’Evelyn runner Taylor Harbig and I did. I was fourth and she was fifth. We often run against each other so we are friendly competitiors because both of us want to finish first.”

Loeks said she loves running.

“I think running is provides a challenge most other sports don’t provide, the challenge to outdo your last effort,” she said. “I love to go against that challenge and overcome it every time I compete in a race.”

Loeks also runs track for the Cardinals. She said she runs the 300-meter hurdles as well as the longer races including the 1,600-meter run.

She said she hopes to continue competing in cross country and or track after graduation. She said some colleges in state and out of state have shown interest in her running ability.

“I definitely want to go on to college and I would like to compete in track or cross country,” she said. “I hope I get that opportunity and, right now, I am not sure what I would pursue as my major course of study.”

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THINGS TO DO Parker Republicans monthly meeting: 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at Rory’s Diner, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Dr. #150, Parker. Our featured speaker will be Mark Truax. We will also hear from 3 candidates for Parker Town Council. Enjoy a full breakfast for $15, Coffee for $5 or if you are just interested in attending without food or coffee, attendance is free. Please note that we can accept only cash. Questions can be sent to ParkerRepublicans@outlook.com.

Tale of Molly Brown and La Vivandiere: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at The Schoolhouse Theatre at Mainstreet, 19650 E Mainstreet, Parker. Ballet Ariel opens its 20th anniversary season of performances with the original ballet, Tale of Molly Brown. Ballet Ariel will also be performing La Vivandiere, a one-act ballet choreographed by the great dance duo Arthur Saint-Léon and Fanny Cerrito with music by prolific Italian composer, Cesare Pugni. Adults $25, Students/Seniors $20, Children $15. Visit http://parkerarts.ticketforce.com.

Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 225 West Kiowa Ave., Elizabeth. A variety of crafts from jewelry to salsa, and beyond will be available. We need more crafters. Call Faye Asmus - 303-284-9849 or 720-266-8194 or mail registration form to her at 33814 Bluebird Lane, Elizabeth, Co. 80107. Forms available at church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or email Mary at mary@sunwestco. com 303-877-8895.

Kiowa Shooting Chapter: 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 at Quail Run, 6850 Quail Run Circle, Kiowa. TWAW Kiowa Shooting Chapter will give women of all experience levels the opportunity to be introduced to issues important to women shooters, learn safe gun handling skills, and train together.

Participants will be required to pay $10 range fees for non-members and no charge for members of Quail Run plus the cost of ammunition. Annual Chapter membership dues of $50 offers members local and national discounts, chapter hat and member kit, and is used to cover chapter expenses, insurance and events. First time attendees are not required to join. Send e-mail to TWAWKiowaColorado@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Women interested in learning more can contact Suzanne Freehauf at TWAWKiowaColorado@gmail.com or visit TWAW Shooting Chapters, Inc. website at www.twawshootingchapters.org Learn About: Feng Shui: 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Learn some tools of the Feng Shui practice, including Bagua and the Five Elements, to make changes in your environment for health and wellness.

Adults. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Financial Peace University: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at Joy Lutheran Church, 7051 E. Parker Hills Ct., Parker. Based on Biblically based principles, the class gives you the tools and step-by-step instructions on how to budget today and plan for tomorrow. For more information go to about the class materials and registration go to https://www.financialpeace.com/classes/1068846/registration Anime Nights: Watch and discuss anime, snacks provided. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7-9 p.m. at the Kiowa Library; 2nd & 4th Mondays 7-9 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org.

Book Clubs: Sci-Fi/Fantasy book club 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 5:30-6:30 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Kiowa book club 4th Monday of the month 7-8 pm at the Kiowa Library.

Elizabeth book club: Third Tuesday of the month 7-8 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Brown Bag book club 4th Thursday of the month 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Elbert book club last Thursday of the month at the Elbert Library, Diverse & Rowdy book club 2nd Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30 am at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org Garden Clubs: Seedy Ladies 4th Monday of the month 1-3 pm at the Elbert Library; Gardeners/Homesteaders 3rd Saturday of the month 11 am-12 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org GED Preparation & Career Online High School: Get started with GED preparation and coaching throughout the process.

COHS allows students 19+ to earn a certified high school diploma. Call 303-6463416 for more details. pplibraries.org Knitting & Crocheting Groups: Simla Witty Knitters Tuesdays 3:30-5 pm at the Simla Library; Close Knit Crochet Group Wednesdays 2-3 pm at the Kiowa Library; Hats for the Homeless Thursdays 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org Lawyers at the Library: 6 to 8 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Elizabeth Library. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins welcome.

Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. pplibraries.org Movie Night: Popcorn and movie of your choice. Every Friday night 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Playing Cards: Go fish, slap jack, black jack you name it. Mondays 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Elbert Library; Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org STEAM Activities: Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math fun for kids. Mondays 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wednesdays 4:14 to 5:45 p.m. and Fridays 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the Simla Library; Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Story Time: Help your little one build literacy skills by interacting with engaging stories, followed by a craft. Kids and adults alike make new friends. Mondays at 2 pm at the Elbert Library; Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Elizabeth Library; Wednesdays at 1:30 pm at the Simla Library; Fridays at 11 a.m. at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Teen Game Night: Enjoy table top and video games. Mondays 5 to 6 p.m. at the Simla Library; Thursdays 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library; Fridays 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Elizabeth Library. Want pure competitive gaming? Teen Tournament League every Tuesday 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org

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Winter Readiness Begins Now Please visit www.douglas.co.us and search Snow and Ice Removal as a reference quide to frequently asked questions about snow and ice removal in Douglas County.

Help Yourself. Skip the Line at the DMV in Castle Rock Douglas County residents can now renew their vehicle registration at self-service kiosks in Castle Rock, Lone Tree and Parker. For locations and to learn more about Motor Vehicle self-service kiosks visit www.douglas. co.us and search for MV Kiosk.

Slash-mulch site open The County’s main slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock is open Saturdays-only from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. through October 27. For directions and a list of acceptable items visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Slash Mulch. Free wood chips are available to homeowners for use as mulch.

Are you a veteran?

The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs is here to serve veterans and their families. Assistance is available for vocational training, disability compensation, and benefits. Visit www.douglasveterans.org for details.

Basic building permits online Contractors and homeowners may obtain basic building permits for roofing, mechanical, construction meter and window/door replacement for residential properties online. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Building permits.

What’s happening with your County Government?

Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for various public meetings, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Meetings and Agendas.

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Castle Rock Bridge Club: 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock.

Friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate games. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge. com.

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

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

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large.

Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff. com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

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

All Veterans are invited to all meetings, we’d like to see you. Website: aml82.org.

Elizabeth Food Bank: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church); available to help anyone who needs food. Other times by appointment.

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Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. Also, 5 p.m.

Tuesdays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages.

Go to pplibraries.org.

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

Distribution for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low-income individuals/ families that qualify. We also distribute low-income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry at 303-621-2376.

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

Lawyers at the Library: 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins welcome.

Everyone will be helped on a 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: 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings.

Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org.

Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated.

Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to eccog.com. Outback Express runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on the first and third Monday of each month; from Simla and Matheson to Limon on the fourth Thursday of each month; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on the first and third Tuesday of each month; from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on the second Tuesday of each month.

Good Samaritan Nursing Home Residents may ride the bus on the second Thursday of each month.

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

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club: regular meetings on various weekday evenings and weekends at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/ Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth-PaperCrafting-Club/ Parker Republicans meet at 7 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Rory’s Diner, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Meetings have featured speakers and elected officials’ updates. Registration/social hour begins at 6:30 a.m. Attendance is free, coffee is $5 and a full breakfast can be purchased for $15 (all cash only). Contact Mark Hall at 720-984-4128 or e-mail via website at parkerbreakfastclub.com.

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Of the Douglas County School District’s 91 schools, 21 are charter schools.

The seven charter schools built before 2007 need about $7.7 million for critical building repairs that risk school closure, according to Superintendent Thomas Tucker. For similar repairs, the district’s neighborhood, magnet and alternative schools built prior to 2007 — the vast majority — need $121 million.

In November, voters living within the district will decide on two tax measures that would provide additional funding for DCSD. A bond would address urgent capital needs, security improvements, information technology and transportation. A mill levy override would go toward teacher pay and programming.

About 20 percent of the district’s 68,000 students attend charter schools.

While these schools would receive an equal share of a $40 million mill levy override, they would only get up to $9 million of a $250 million bond. That’s about 3.6 percent of the funds.

Douglas County Board of Education President David Ray explains: “The bond is equitable, not equal, meaning that it goes to where the greatest need is. My assumption is that the charter schools are newer than neighborhood schools — even neighborhood schools don’t get considered for capital improvements until they’ve been around for six to 10 years.

The charters, because they are new, don’t necessarily have some of those needs.”

Built in 1996, Academy Charter School in Castle Rock is the district’s oldest charter school. The average age of charter schools is eight years, according to Rich Cosgrove, chief

operations officer at the district. The average age of the district’s neighborhood, magnet and alternative schools is 23 years.

In Colorado, a charter school is defined as a public school operated by a group of parents, teachers and/ or community members as a semiautonomous school of choice within a school district, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

It operates under a contract between members of the charter school and the local school board.

Charter schools receive an equal share of per-pupil revenue, or money per student from the state for operating expenses, capital reserve and risk insurance, according to the Department of Education. Whereas school districts finance their facilities using property taxes, mill levies and local bonds, charter schools generally do not receive a proportionate share of these funds and must tap into perpupil revenue for facility needs, the Colorado League of Charter Schools reports.

Five years ago, Aspen View Academy opened in Castle Rock. Abby Remington’s 6-year-old son currently attends the charter school, which is a two-minute walk from the family’s home. Remington likes the independent control of charter schools, which are typically governed by a board of directors. But she’s noticed the economics at charter schools are different than at neighborhood schools.

Unlike neighborhood schools, Aspen View Academy doesn’t have buses or offer transportation services, which is a challenge for some parents, Remington said. Still, she supports the tax measures, even with less money going to charter schools.

“I think it’s important we fund our schools properly for property value and to make sure our kids are getting a proper education,” Remington said.

“If it’s a more expensive place to live, you need to pay people more.”

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Going hunting for haunting Halloween attractions find challenges amid venues’ popularity

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On a late September day, Andrew Smith walked through a downtown Littleton shop unlike most on the block.

Inside the Reinke Brothers costume, prop and Halloween store on Prince Street, bundles of hairy spiders dangled from the ceiling, eyeballs filled cabinet shelves and a deli counter held an odd assortment of limbs, heads, guts and the like.

Before Smith left, he made sure to ask when the shop’s haunted house opens for the 2018 season.

He hasn’t been to a haunted house for a long time, he said, but the Littleton resident hasn’t forgotten coming to the Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion about 10 years ago.

“I remember it being pretty cool,” he said. Haunted houses in general, Smith believes, offer “dark, creepy” fun.

People like to be scared, said Greg Reinke, who runs the Haunted Mansion from within his store with his brother, Chris, and people particularly like to be scared when they know they

are actually safe.

On Sept. 25, Greg, Chris and a handful of staff were busy putting the final touches on their haunted house, which runs from Sept. 28 through Nov. 4.

Reinke doesn’t know how many people will come through their doors this year. There’s been a lot of buzz as the Haunted Mansion, which will operate for its 50th year in 2018, is reopening after a nearly three-year hiatus.

But in years past, they’ve seen between 18,000 and 30,000 people a season.

The National Retail Federation reported 21 percent of Americans plan to visit a haunted house in 2018. That figure has had held relatively steady in recent years, with 23 percent of Americans in 2017 and 21 percent in 2016 planning to visit such an attraction.

The building interest in haunted houses grew a few years ago, according to the NRF surveys, such as in 2009, 2010 and 2011, when the percentage of people expecting to visit a haunted house grew each year.

High expectations, big productions With the growing popularity of haunted houses has come growing expectations, said Joe Palombo, co-owner of the 40-acre scream park Haunted Field of Screams, located in Thornton.

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haunted houses and spooky attractions are busy preparing for thousands of people to visit their events in the coming weeks while also attempting to keep up with mounting pressure to leave their customers entertained.

“Every year, actually, it gets tough.

You try to revisit things you’ve done well and think of ways to make them better. You try to pick other people’s brains to figure out what scares them,” Palombo said.

Palombo, his brother Mark Villano and sister Gina Palombo-Dinkel started the scream park in 2001 as a daytime corn maze and pumpkin patch.

But people started showing up later, wanting to go through the maze at after dark. The siblings quickly realized they could easily turn it into a haunt, Palombo said.

For its 18th year, the park now comprises four attractions — some indoor, some outdoor and all with interactive elements like escape rooms, plus evil clowns and zombies. Tickets get customers access to each section of the park.

They don’t turn anyone away, but they also don’t recommend children younger than 12 years old attempt the park, Palombo said.

To pull the production off, Palombo and his siblings employ nearly 100 actors, which requires a team of 20 more people to manage costuming, makeup and special effects for the cast each night.

In general, props and makeup used in haunted house are becoming “more Hollywood quality,” Palombo said.

“I think we’re getting a little bit better every year. I know the competition is definitely getting stiffer, and becoming more of an industry,” he said.

Reinke and Palambo both say these aren’t easy productions to carry out.

For the trio behind the Haunted Field of Screams, it’s a year-round venture. Villano, a farmer, plants the park’s cornfield in early May. By June they’re cutting out the maze. In August, they begin constructing the sets from scratch. In the off season, they’re holding regular planning sessions.

Reinke and his brother personally built the interior of their haunt shop and customize each stage of their

haunted house, which they fill with nearly 20 actors who hide and lurch at the thrill-seekers coming through.

Unlike the Haunted Field of Screams, the Haunted Mansion is family-friendly, Reinke said, and they offer children’s tours during the day.

Haunted houses, for real Theatrical haunted houses aren’t the only way to get a good scare this season.

Ghost hunters can visit what many believe to be real haunted houses on various tours, including the Historic Ghost Tour and Pub Crawl, based in Golden.

Run by Suzanne Restle, who said she’s personally witnessed evidence of ghosts in Golden’s historic buildings, the attraction takes people 21 and older on a pub crawl and walking tour of the community’s paranormal hotspots.

It portrays historical events through actors, with stories such as a crooked mayor who overdosed on drugs and a notorious murder known as Golden’s Night of Terror.

Although they offer historic tours year-round, the Halloween-themed tour in October seems to dredge up unexplainable occurrences, Restle said, particularly when she ran her vintage photography business from a downtown building also featured on the tour.

“Every night we did a tour something strange would happen,” Restle said. “The water would get turned on in the bathroom. Doors would slam.

Pictures would fall off the walls. They (ghosts) definitely wanted us to know they were paying attention to what they were doing.”

Last year, Restle said, every weekend of the tour sold out.

The NRF conducts a survey annually to gauge how much and in what ways consumers plan to spend on the nation’s spookiest holiday. Overall, Americans are projected to drop $9 billion this year, down slightly from last year’s $9.1 billion projection.

It’s the second-highest in the survey’s 14 years running.

Reinke said he knows haunted houses can be an expensive way to celebrate the holiday, but he’s still expecting a big turnout for 2018, and like the NRF found, plenty of revenue to support their efforts.

“What people do when they come through is, they have a blast,” Reinke said. “And I’ll tell you this, if you entertain people, they don’t mind spending money.”

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

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

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

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

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

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

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

are essential.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

Need: With proper training and clearances,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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New painting shares beauty of waterfall

n Sept. 6, Castle Rock Adventist Hospital held it’s a golf tournament at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia. Dinner and an auction were included and Castle Rock watercolorist Cindy Welch donated a painting of the waterfall at Sanctuary for the auction. Limited-edition prints will be available from Welch, with prints of previous paintings of historic spots in the area, at castlerockartist.com.

Englewood Arts Presents Englewood Arts Presents begins its Chamber Music of the Masters with a benefit concert to support cancer research for the Morris Animal Foundation at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7, at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Featuring members of the Colorado Symphony, music by Bach, Mozart, Faure, Poulenc and Handel.

Tickets $20/$15, free under 18.

At the door, one hour before the concert or online at englewoodarts. org.

Genealogy gatherings Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society announces October programs. Guests and new members welcome. The group meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Free. From 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 9 will be “The Great Denver Mint Robbery of 1922” by society members Carol and Steve Johnson. (The case resulted in a decades-long manhunt.) From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 16 will be “Your Cousin … the Banana?”

Club member J. Voegtly talks about DNA and genetic testing, its application in genealogical research and current options.

From 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 16 will be “Iron, Dynamite and Intrigue: The Story of the Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway” by local author/historian Stan Moore.

Interior design The Interior Design Student Show runs Oct. 8 to 25 in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Annex Building, Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, until 7 on Tuesday. Closing reception 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25. Admission free. 303797-5212.

Town Hall director The board of directors at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton announced that executive director Cheryl McNab will retire Dec. 1 to Ocean Pines, Maryland, “to be near family and the beach.” She has been director since December 2012. An interim director will be

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Englewood Camera Club At 7 p.m. on Oct. 9, the Englewood Camera Club will meet at Lutheran Sonya Ellingboe Church of the Holy Spirit at 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial (use south entrance). Colorado photographer Andrew Kelley will present favorite images from the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, a premier spot for bird photography, and discuss strategy and techniques for successfully photographing there.

Free. Guests and new members welcome. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month.

of the Animals” and more. No ticket required — just come.

Littletonsymphony.org. (There may be surprises from the Denver Zoo!) Germinal Stage Area theater fans will be interested to know: The longrunning Germinal Stage Theatre Company announces a move in early 2019. It will begin presenting its performances at John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. First will be “The Pinter Plays” Jan. 4 to Feb.2 Early classic one-acts: “The Collection” and “The Room.” From May 10 to June 8, “Hay Fever” by Noel Coward; and Oct. 12 to Nov. 9: “Too True to be Good: The Unusual Late Comedy” by George Bernard Shaw.

Season tickets: germinalstage.

com, 303-455-7108. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

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Digital world issues “Parenting in the Digital Age” will be a workshop presented by nationally recognized expert Katie Greer from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Proactive strategies for parents. Adults only. Reservations, 303-LIBRARY, arapahoelibraries.org/digitalsafety.

Comedy/magic Theatre of Dreams in Castle Rock presents Francis Menotti on Oct. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., with magic, comedy, mystery. Family show. $25, $30. 303-660-6799, Tickets.

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Ballot issues Colorado Ballot Issues will be the topic for an Active Minds meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The speakers will also review the referendum and initiative process in Colorado. 303-795-3961.

History Camp Colorado History Camp Colorado takes place at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, on Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is open until Oct. 6 — no registration at the door this year. More than two dozen presenters are listed, with talks ranging from an 1830s fur trader, through World War II topics, to Englewood’s Doug Cohn speaking about Colorado inventors, Stephen Hart on Colorado mining booms and busts, and a couple on Denver’s seedier past. See listing and register at HistoryCamp.org/ Colorado. Added feature: Historic Littleton Inc. members will lead a tour of downtown Littleton when sessions are over for the day, at no additional charge.

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Black Box “Educating Rita” runs Oct. 5 to Nov. 11 at the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. A working-class hairdresser, who wants an education and a poet/ professor who drinks are thrown together. Arvadacenter.org, 720898-7200.

Free children’s concert The Littleton Symphony presents its annual free concert for kids, “It’s About Animals,” at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St, Littleton. “Carnival

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Autumn has list full of ways to be wistful

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utumn.

A six-letter word that summons hundreds, and all of them are apples and the color orange.

My friend Thoreau said, “I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion.”

I hope that didn’t make you Thoreau up.

Autumn is a perfect time to reminisce about the year and about life.

It comes just ahead of the mania of Christmas, which now enters the room much too early.

Those of us who are graying might look at the leaves on our lawns and streets and remember a childhood moment when our lives were politicians-free and politicsfree.

But now.

“Press 1, if you plan to vote in the upcoming election.”

“Press 2, if you plan to vote for a Republican.”

“Press 3, if you plan to vote for a

Democrat.”

“Press 4, if you would like me to jump in a lake with a sack over my head.”

Here in Colorado, the four seasons kind of run together, like picnic food QUIET a paper plate.

DESPERATION onBack East, things are different.

The seasons all change when they are supposed to, and rarely get confused.

If you have been here long enough, you might remember the October 15, 1984, Monday Craig Marshall Night Football game Smith played at Mile High Stadium. In a blizzard.

Nora Ephron said, “Don’t you love the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”

My nearest grocery store has had

ceramic pumpkins out front for over a month, and now, long before Halloween, there are actual pumpkins.

The minute Halloween has come and gone, I’ll start to see — and hear — the pep rally for Dec. 25.

I could do without the pep rally, but its inevitability is inevitable, isn’t it?

They might be hawking holiday gifts on the home shopping channels right now.

October was always my favorite month of the year, because I was born in October, and October meant gifts. Now it seems like there are two Octobers (or more) every year. I was 30 just a minute ago.

Quiz: Who yelled at falling leaves because it meant winter was next?

“Stay up there. Stop falling. Stop falling, I say.” Answer at the bottom.

Raking leaves is an annual chore.

Some of my neighbors leave it (as it were) to the wind, and I wind up raking them instead.

There are other exterior jobs to be

done before yard maintenance goes into hibernation, and most of them I don’t mind.

F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “Life starts all over when it gets crisp in the fall.”

It will be nice not to hear the air S conditioner doing its best to keep up with our record-setting summer. It will be nice to wear clothes around the house again. Once the dog sitter arrived a day early. Say no more.

When I was a kid, this time of year meant I had a big decision to S make. Who to be on Halloween. I was a hobo one year. Flash Gordon another time. Hopalong Cassidy.

I knew I was too old for it when I was asked who I was, and I said, S “Karma. Are you worried?”

Answer to the quiz: Lucy Van Pelt.

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

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ne of my very favorite songs is by MercyMe, and the name of the song is, “I Can Only Imagine.” You may have heard it before. You may have seen the movie that was made about the song and its writer Bart Millard and the band MercyMe. The song was written and recorded in 1999 and rerecorded and rereleased in 2001. When ringtones were first made available, at least when my kids introduced ringtones to me, it became my ringtone whenever anyone would call me, and I just loved whenever my phone rang. And even when I hear the first few notes today, it still brings a tear to my eye.

The statistics for this song are truly amazing as it was a powerful crossover song, meaning “I Can Only Imagine” had significant and meaningful success across all genres of music from pop to country, and of course, Christian rock. I am fairly confident you have heard it, but of you haven’t, you should.

As powerful as the notes of the music are, and as humbling and inspiring as the lyrics are, the story behind the song is even that much more significant. To understand what I WINNING am talking about, WORDS I encourage you to watch the movie.

Since it had come out, many friends and many of you had encouraged me to go see it. But I never had. Until last week. And it is an incredible film, Michael Norton with an even more amazing story.

And that brings me to my point of this week’s column. The story behind the story. You see, in the movie Bart Millard is an incredible talent, with a moving voice and engaging personality. And he and the band can bring in the crowds as they play their music, but it’s not “their”

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music, it’s not “their” story, it’s not Bart’s story. And in one of the most memorable moments of the movie, of Bart’s story, when their manager tells him that he, Bart, needs to tell his story in a song, you can feel your heart race, and your pulse quicken, and the tears form in your eye, because we all have a story.

Bart Millard’s story was not pleasant, but in the end, it was beautiful, so incredibly beautiful. I hope that make sense, if not, please watch the movie.

Now I am not sharing this with you because we all have an unpleasant story — some of us do, and some of us don’t. But what I do know is that we all have a story. Each and every one of us. And you do not have to write a column in this paper to share your story with your family, loved ones, or friends. You just need to share your story with them and with others who can appreciate it, learn from it, and maybe even pass it along.

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You have a song to sing, a story to tell, a novel to write, a poem to share, and a picture to paint. I still do too even after 10 years of writing this column — it’s all not out there yet. And the most powerful and significant of all stories ever told and still yet to be told is the story of love and forgiveness. That story was brought to life in the song and in the movie, “I Can Only Imagine.”

So how about you? Oh, I am sure you have a story to tell, have you told it? Have you shared it? I encourage you to share it with your family, friends, and loved ones. And if not, please share it with me at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can share our own stories, and live the story of love and forgiveness, it really will be a better than good life.

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

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

Sky Cliff Center Stroke Support Group: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month at Christlife Community Church, 5451 E. Highway 86, Franktown (lunch provided). Also, 1011:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridge Gate Parkway, Lone Tree. Call Sky Cliff Center at 303-814-2863.

Seniors Meet: 11 a.m. Mondays at the Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425.

Southeast Beekeeping Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the North Pinery Firehouse, Parker. All levels of beekeeping welcome, from no-bees to wanna-bees to tons of bees. Our meeting time is spent solving beekeeping challenges, networking and refreshments. There is no fee for this meeting and a lending library is available. Call Sue Huseby, 970-376-5236 or email sebcbeemail@gmail.com. Go to southeastbeekeepingclub.com.

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

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

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Sky Cliff Center Caregiver Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times, and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-8142863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff.org. Go to www.skycliff.org

Therapeutic riding: Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com.

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Trading Card Club: Bring your cards (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering) and have fun. Every Monday 3:30-7 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org We Create: Make art and more from old book every Thursday from 4-5 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org 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 he Elizabeth Library.

All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library.

Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to www.eccog.com for reservations, information and each month’s schedule.

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

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

Waste Not Wednesdays: 4:15 p.m.

Wednesdays, at Simla Library. Kids craft and learn with repurposed stuff. Call 719541-2573 or go to pplibraries.org.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members.

The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences. Members live in the Denver

metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-7947547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org.

What’s up Wednesdays: 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Kiowa Library. Free STEAM activities for kids and parents.

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Women’s Divorce Workshop: 8:30 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Legal, financial and social issues of divorce. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. Contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com.

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Janis Marie Jarrell Janis Marie Jarrell passed away August 11, 2018 in Denver CO. Jarrell was born May 2, 1951 in Hays, KS to Ralph Allen Riedel and Charlotte Lavon Linenberger and grew up on their farm in WaKeeney, KS with sister Linda.

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ern Bell Telephone Company now known as CenturyLink in 1975 and retired May, 2010 She married Randy Ralph Jarrell in Vernal, UT August 13, 1983. They had two children Nathan Marion Jarrell and Courtlyn Elizabeth Jarrell.

After two years of retirement she decided to return to the workforce (she got bored) and started working for Anthem, Inc. in May 2010. When Randy retired from his job with the City of Englewood she also decided to retire for the second time in April 2017 to enjoy their small family ranch in Kiowa, CO.

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countering “a random guy named Mike they found while on bikes” while burglarizing homes. Police in the area at the time were conducting a well-publicized search for suspects in the disappearance of Mike Rust, a Saguache mountain biker who had gone missing while chasing after alleged burglars who got away on dirt bikes. Another man has since been convicted of Rust’s murder.

Pesch consented to fingerprint and DNA analysis in the burglaries, which showed no connection to the crimes. Pesch was never charged in the case.

Pesch offered little explanation for his confession.

“Just looking for attention, I guess,” Pesch said.

Pesch was evicted from his apartment that winter, court records show. Pesch’s roommate at the time declined an interview request.

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‘The quintessential nerd’ Pesch’s mother, described as a drifter suffering from schizophrenia, put him up for adoption not long after he was born, family members said. Pesch’s father is unknown.

Pesch was adopted by his maternal grandparents, and spent much of his childhood in Old Forge, a little town in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. His grandparents declined to be quoted on the record for this story.

There was no shortage of drugs and liquor around town, said Adam Smith, who was close with Pesch in school, but Pesch was strait-laced.

“He was kind of the quintessential nerd,” Smith said. “He got A’s and B’s, read a lot of books — Stephen King was his favorite.”

Pesch enrolled at the University of Central Florida in Orlando in 2001. He studied criminal justice and legal studies, hoping to go to law school, he said.

“We drank together a lot,” remembered Eric Jepson, one of Pesch’s fraternity brothers.

“Dan was happy-go-lucky,” Jepson said. “But eventually it seemed like he was drinking more than normal.

He was always really fidgety. He’d change the subject a lot.”

Pesch said in a September phone interview from the Elbert County

At a hearing in a Kiowa courtroom on Sept. 17, Daniel Pesch stands with public defender Elizabeth Orton, who is heading his defense against first-degree murder charges in the 2010 death of Kiowa High School teacher Randy Wilson.

DAVID GILBERT jail that he began taking Adderall, a medication often used to treat attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity, in college. He said he finished a bachelor’s degree, but university records show he dropped out in 2004.

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Ann — who asked that her real name not be used due to the sensitive nature of Pesch’s case — was one of several Old Forge kids to move to Colorado after graduation.

She was thrilled to find out Pesch lived nearby in 2008.

“I invited him over — I was genuinely excited to see him,” Ann said. “He got drunk and just started melting down. He said he’d done something terrible, that he was a horrible person. He wouldn’t tell me what he did. He passed out and left the next morning. I reached out a few times after that, but I never heard back.”

In 2010, Pesch said in the recent interview from jail, he contacted the Chaffee County sheriff to falsely confess to a series of burglaries that had been reported in a Salida newspaper. An affidavit shows someone sent police a series of anonymous emails, linking Pesch to the crimes. The first email — which listed Pesch’s phone number — was sent on June 19, just days after Wilson was found dead hundreds of miles away on the prairie.

Another email to Chaffee County authorities mentioned Pesch en-

Starting over By the spring of 2011, Pesch had landed on his feet, working for a popular Breckenridge restaurant.

Pesch began dating Kim Nuzum, a manager at the restaurant, in 2011.

“He was so easy to talk to,” Nuzum said by phone from Louisiana, where she now lives with her and Pesch’s two daughters. “He was one of my best friends.”

Eventually Pesch was promoted to manager. Other restaurant employees from the time recall Pesch as a solid friend and boss.

“He worked really hard,” said Faye Reynolds, who worked with Pesch. “Even in the middle of rushes when nothing was going right, he never lost his cool.”

Parenthood In 2015, Nuzum discovered she was pregnant, and Pesch was an excited father-to-be, she said. Their daughter, Avery, was born at the end of August 2015.

Nuzum got pregnant again in 2016, and the thought of two babies was nerve-wracking, she said.

“I was a mess,” she said.

Pesch started to buckle under the stress, he said from jail.

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Pesch said. “I started drinking a lot more. I felt like I was treading water — badly.”

That November, with Nuzum in her third trimester, Pesch had another run-in with the police.

An “anonymous tipster” told police that Pesch was a drug dealer, and told law enforcement where and when to find him, according to an affidavit in the case. When police pulled him over, they found numerous driver’s licenses scattered on the floor of the car, as well as an illegal collapsible baton.

Pesch said in September that the licenses were fake IDs he had taken from bar patrons, but the affidavit says he didn’t say as much to police.

Charges in the case were eventually dropped because a drug dog sent to search the car leaped through the car window without consent, rendering the search illegal.

Pesch, when asked if he was the anonymous tipster against himself, replied: “No comment.”

‘He wasn’t sleeping’ Pesch and Nuzum’s second daughter, Savannah, was born in December 2016, a month early. The baby stopped breathing not long after she was born, and was rushed from Frisco to a Denver hospital (Pesch says they were flown in a helicopter; Nuzum said they were taken by ambulance).

Pesch was fired from the Breckinridge restaurant in the spring of 2017, and told Nuzum it was because his manager “didn’t like him.”

Facing a rent increase and poor job opportunities, the family moved to the Denver area, renting a threebedroom apartment near Southwest Plaza Mall in south Jefferson County.

Pesch seemed to be unravelling, Nuzum said.

“He wasn’t sleeping,” Nuzum said. “I’d catch him outside drinking in the middle of the night.”

Pesch’s relationship with his grandparents had gone south, Nuzum said, and he seemed to take it hard when they didn’t call him for his birthday in June 2017. By the end of the month, investigators testified, he had begun messaging Elbert County deputies, making vague insinuations about being involved in a crime.

Nuzum discovered a lengthy first-person narrative about killing Wilson on Pesch’s computer that summer, she said, but Pesch told her it was an entry for a writing contest based on an unsolved crime he’d read about on a “ghost hunter” Facebook page.

Pesch was fired from a Denverarea restaurant job in August 2017.

He sustained a concussion in a fall the day he was fired. (Pesch said he was taking Avery out of the bathtub when he slipped; Nuzum said both girls were with her at the time.)

Nuzum said she discovered Pesch had been spending hundreds of dollars a month on alcohol.

Eventually, Nuzum said, rent checks started bouncing, which Pesch blamed on his bank account being “hacked.”

Unbeknownst to Nuzum at the time, Pesch met with Elbert County investigators several times that summer, each time offering more tidbits about his purported involvement in Wilson’s death.

“I was enjoying playing this game of cat-and-mouse,” Pesch said.

Shortly before Thanksgiving, Nuzum told Pesch that his grandparents had sent her a letter in support of her taking full custody of the girls.

“That sent him over the edge,” Nuzum said.

While Pesch was hospitalized on a 72-hour mental health hold, Nuzum took off for her parents’ home in Louisiana with the girls.

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to items from the apartment, and Pesch returned home to find his family gone and the apartment ransacked.

In the weeks that followed, with eviction proceedings looming, Pesch sank deeper into a spiral of depression, he said.

“They sent me out of the treatment facility with a bunch of psych meds,” Pesch said. “I was drinking a lot on top of that. It was just me in that empty apartment with my cat.”

Pesch ramped up his contact with Elbert County investigators through December, making increasingly erratic statements about Wilson’s death. At Southwest Plaza, he left handwritten letters confessing to the crime, and scrawled a confession on the windows of his apartment the day before he left for the last time. Pesch also sent an “anonymous tip” to Greenwood Village police that he killed Wilson, Pesch said.

Just days before Christmas, Pesch told investigators he was thinking of fleeing the country, and they summoned him to Kiowa. He obliged, and Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap arrested Pesch in Elizabeth.

In jail Pesch struggled to break free from deputies in the jail parking lot, according to an affidavit.

“I think I realized the enormity of what I’d done,” Pesch said.

Pesch began asserting his inno-

cence shortly after his arrest.

“I think I did it because I wanted to put myself in a position where I’d have no choice but to kill myself,” Pesch said. “But once I was in here, I couldn’t bring myself to do it.”

Pesch said he’s had lots of therapy in jail, and hopes to be released so he can return to his family.

He said he’s been diagnosed with adjustment disorder, in which a person’s response to stress is more extreme than appropriate.

Nuzum said she’s eager to have the father of her daughters back, though she struggles with what she’s learned about him.

“I feel like part of me is missing,” Nuzum said. “The girls ask about their dad every day. Avery seems more sad than before. The littlest thing sets her off.”

Pesch said he wasn’t thinking of Wilson’s family when he confessed.

“I’m horrified I’ve dragged them through this,” Pesch said.

The outcome of the strange case is far from assured.

“We’re waiting on some reports to see if this case needs to go to trial or if there’s something else that can be done here,” said Chris Wilcox, the lead prosecutor in the case, at Pesch’s last hearing, held on Sept.

17.

In the meantime, Pesch said he’s spending his time reading novels, and working on some stories of his own.

“I have a very active imagination,” he said.

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Event raises money for animal shelter

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People from near and far traveled to the Glendale Farm Open Space in Douglas County on Sept. 22 to hike with their dogs, enjoy rolling views of the Front Range and raise money for the Dumb Friends League Buddy Center.

The Wag `n Trail annual event took over the Glendale Farm Open Space offering attendees a 1.6-mile hike, craft beers to refresh after and food for owners and pets alike.

Registration fees and donations collected through the event benefit the Buddy Center, a full-service animal shelter located in Castle Rock. The Buddy Center offers medical care, training services, foster care and pet adoptions in the county.

Curtis and Donna Hopehill traveled from Loveland to participate, carrying a photo of their dog Rossco, who died of cancer but loved coming, they said.

They took with them this year their two new rescues, Maliwan, a German shepherd mix, and Luna, a Great Dane.

“I’ve been coming since 2008,” said Donna, who used to live in Castle Rock. Hopehill said they love supporting the Dumb Friends League and honoring Rossco’s memory. “This was just his ultimate favorite event.”

Some dogs people brought to the Wag ’n Trail event were rescues from area shelters, the reason their owners say they wanted to support the Dumb Friends League.

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Yet, we also see persistently failing schools. Schools that continue year-after-year to enlarge the achievement gap. Schools that are unable to demonstrate that students can achieve in their area. So, a lot of the magic in public education is expanding and replicating models that work. The bottom line is the kids’ achievement. How do we make sure we have the moral fortitude to change what doesn’t work? We want to makes sure both our charter schools and our districts have the flexibility to do what works, but not the flexibility to do nothing in the face of persistent failure. That’s how we need to effectively design our accountability policies.

Stapleton: I would make sure what we passed two years ago results in full funding each and every year for Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) and the great work they do.

I also will be an advocate for another board or entity being able to authorize charter schools. I think it’s become way too difficult. And I think in some school districts where you have failing public schools, there is a bias amongst people on the school board who are predisposed to not having more competition in the public education system. And the people that end up being the losers are the people who can’t afford it and don’t have the resources. Those are the two main things I would advocate for. And to the extent that we can take the model of what CSI has done right, which is that teachers’ growth has outpaced student growth, but administration growth is far behind both. That is a great model in general ... I will do whatever I can through an executive order to make it possible for everyone in this room and myself as the treasurer to be able to get line item details on how money is being spent in different school districts.

In the past 20 years school-age population in Colorado has jumped from 687,000 to 910,000. The ethnicity is changing drastically from 28 percent non-white to 47 percent non-white. Many of our children are growing up in nontraditional homes. How do you think the public education system needs to adapt to accommodate those demographic changes?

Polis: Many of the areas I represent have seen that change, whether it’s in Eagle or Summit County. If you don’t live in those areas, you think of them as wealthy areas you visit maybe to ski. Those are both at this point majority minority school districts. I’m excited about the diversity of our state. I think that’s the difference between people like Walker Stapleton and Donald Trump and myself. I celebrate diversity. I think this is a great thing.

I think we’re stronger because of our diversity. Economically, culturally, we’re more vibrant as a state because we have people from all

Jared Polis talks about the need to fund full-day kindergarten and use evidence-based research to reach students of different learning styles during a discussion with the Colorado League of Charter Schools.

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This is an important part of who we are as a state. It’s an important part of our future. It’s important we get it right. If we really care about making sure we’re a vibrant, diverse, successful state, we need to make sure we provide a relevant and inclusive approach to education for all kids. Because it doesn’t matter at the end of the day what the kid’s ethnicity is, or faith or lack thereof, or sexual orientation or gender identity, it’s about making sure that everybody as a role in working to the best of their own talent and their own abilities to help make Colorado even more amazing.

Stapleton: I think that demographic shift speaks to me of the need being greater than ever for effective competition in our public school system. I was touring a school in Denver about two years ago and I was inspired because the majority of these students were from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

I was inspired by how the school did everything … the success that is bred with a successful charter school you can’t argue with. And that model of success needs to be taken all across Colorado. I think of the people who are in challenging circumstances, that are crying out for more skills-based dollars for their kids. If you’re graduating in certain areas of Colorado and you’re at a public school that’s graduating at less than 50 percent, you see no opportunity to continue your education because all that means to you is you’re family will be rattled with mounds of debt that you have no ability to repay. That is a promise that we don’t deserve to be making to young people in Colorado. We deserve to be telling them you can do anything you want to do and the state’s going to work with you on skills-based training and collaborate with you so you can reach your goals in life to be a successful

individual. And just because you’re in a school system that is failing doesn’t mean that you’re failing as a person and we’re not going to give up on you.

Amendment 73; it’s on the ballot. Do you support it? If not, what’s a better way to fund public education?

Polis: There’s a big crowded ballot this year. There’s few that I’ve taken positions on. One that I would encourage everybody to oppose is Amendment 74, which is the bonding for our roads without a revenue source. That would drain money from education — that’s the Fix Our Damn Roads initiative. It puts roads ahead of schools. On 73, I haven’t taken a position ... It’s not exactly what I would do or how I would form it. But if the people choose to move forward with that, I would make sure that those resource reach the classroom and the charter schools are treated fairly. If the people don’t like the proposal, I am ready to roll up my arms and work with Republicans and Democrats and the business and school communities to right decades of underinvestment in our schools. It would be my priority for general fund money ... I have every expectation that if I’m governor we would propose a significant increase to the general fund for our public schools.

Stapleton: I am admittedly opposed to it. The analogy I draw with how we have dealt with education finance in Colorado for K-12 is that if something is broken, then you can fix it by dumping more money into it. It seems to me like the education system in Colorado is like holding a plastic bucket with three holes at the bottom and you are asked to participate in a relay race. And everybody starts out with a full bucket, but your bucket is leaking and every time you get to the other end of the room your bucket is empty. If you don’t fix

the holes in the bottom, it doesn’t matter how much water you fill it up with. That’s the problem with Amendment 73. I think it exacerbates structural problems we have in education finance. The only way that changes is proactive leadership from the governors’ office.

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Black quarterback made history with Broncos 50 years ago Marlin Briscoe started in game against Bengals, marking AFL first

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Marlin Briscoe didn’t want to be pigeonholed simply because of stereotypes against black men. He was a star quarterback in college, and he believed he had the talent, intelligence and leadership skills to be one in the pros.

Fifty years ago, during an era of massive social upheaval in the United States, just getting a chance to prove it took a risky ultimatum.

Briscoe refused to switch positions after being drafted as a cornerback by the Denver Broncos, telling his team that he’d return home to become a teacher if he couldn’t get a tryout at quarterback. Denver agreed to an audition, and that season the 5-foot-10 dynamo nicknamed “The Magician” became the first black quarterback to start a game in the American Football League.

“It’s just so many different historic things that happened in the year 1968, it was unfathomable,” Briscoe, now 73, told The Associated Press. “It just seemed poetic justice, so to speak, that the color barrier be broken that year at that position. For some reason, I was ordained to be the litmus test for that. I think I did a good job.”

Briscoe’s groundbreaking accomplishments were somewhat lost in the shuffle during one of the most transformative years in U.S. history. Civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated in 1968.

Civil rights riots broke out across the country and there were numerous

protests of the Vietnam War. And less than two weeks after Briscoe’s first start, U.S. track and field stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised blackgloved fists on the medal stand at the Olympics to protest America’s social injustices.

But Briscoe’s legacy resonates among his contemporaries 50 years later, hitting on race as well as the pressures athletes face in pro sports. The Pro Football Hall of Fame calls Briscoe the first African-American starting quarterback in modern pro football history. Carolina’s Cam Newton and Seattle’s Russell Wilson have both considered Briscoe’s past as they contend for championships. Doug Williams, the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl, counts Briscoe as one of his most important inspirational figures.

“I know the little bit that I had to go through, so I can imagine what he had to go through,” said Williams, who won the 1988 Super Bowl with Washington.

“People were a little more accepted when I came through than when he came through.”

Groundbreaking game against Bengals Though Briscoe starred at Omaha University and eventually landed in the College Football Hall of Fame, he was drafted by Denver as a cornerback in the 14th round. Briscoe started last among eight quarterbacks during his tryout.

Helped by injuries and erratic play, Briscoe eventually stepped in for the Broncos as a reserve on Sept. 29, 1968, and nearly led a comeback against the Boston Patriots.

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About the measures At an Aug. 21 school board meeting, the school board unanimously approved putting Tucker’s recommendation for a bond and mill levy override package on the Nov. 6 ballot. Should voters in the county approve the tax increases, a homeowner with a home valued at $470,00 would pay an additional $208 a year, or $17.33 a month.

Ballot measures on school funding were brought before Douglas County voters in 2008 and 2011, but voters rejected them. The last time Douglas County passed a local bond or mill levy override was in 2006.

Lack of funding has caused disparities in teacher pay across county lines and buildings in need of $303 million to $403 million in repairs, according to DCSD’s Master Capital Plan.

To determine how much of the bond would be allocated to charter schools, the district used a similar process to what it uses with neighborhood schools. Last spring, the district’s Planning and Construction department collaborated with charter schools to assess capital

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needs, Tucker said in an email correspondence. Over the summer, the department visited every charter school facility built before 2007 to “assess and confirm their most urgent capital needs,” Tucker said.

“The district’s director of safety and security also visited each DCSD charter school to assess physical security needs,” Tucker said.

District staff determined a range of $3 million to $9 million to address Tier 1 and security needs in charter schools.

“A range of estimated costs for this work was established since district facilities staff does not manage the construction and maintenance of charter schools, and does not have complete familiarity of manufactured products and the condition of building components,” Cosgrove said in an email correspondence. “Detailed project budgets will be established once design begins with architects and engineers to confirm the scopes of work.”

District needs are outlined in the district’s comprehensive Master Capital Plan, which is updated yearly and available to the public at https://bit.ly/2xjkeLF. Capital needs are prioritized based on a tiered system. A Tier

1 need, for example, would be a broken elevator or fire alarm. Tier 2 needs are specific to programming, such as a high school athletic field or snowplow trucks. Tier 3 needs are ancillary components of a building, such as the paint on the walls or furniture. The lowest needs, Tier 4, are aesthetics such as landscaping.

Assessing needs At charter schools in Douglas County, Tier 1 needs are fire alarm systems and heating and cooling units, according to Tucker.

The age and condition of charter schools across the county varies.

STEM School Highlands Ranch opened in 2011, but it occupies an older building previously used for commercial business. The K-12 school has $141,000 worth of Tier 1 needs, according to the 2018 Master Capital Plan.

American Academy charter school has three campuses, one in Castle Pines and two in Parker.

The oldest of the three, the Castle Pines K-8 school was built in 2009.

It needs an HVAC support system replacement, Executive Director Erin Kane said.

“That is our only Tier 1 need. Our other two buildings are newer,” she said. “In terms of capital needs,

our district’s buildings are very much in need and some of our older charter school buildings are very much in need … I certainly do have the expectation that out of the bond money American Academy will see some safety upgrades, along with all the other buildings in the district, charter and neighborhood.”

Kane recognizes that neighborhood schools have substantial facility needs.

“I know the needs are significant and I support the bond money going to address the capital needs of our neighborhood schools,” she said. “I strongly believe we are all in this together and what is best for our neighbors is best for us, because we are all in it for the kids of Douglas County.”

Ray emphasized that this is the first time in the district’s history that the school board has decided to share a bond with charter schools.

Typically, charters are built by outside companies, not the district.

“I think this is a historical moment that says for the first time charters are having some of that revenue shared for their needs as well,” Ray said. “I think there is a lot of chatter that says this board is anti-charter and I think that couldn’t be further from the truth.”

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In accordance with EAC Advisory 2007-001: Accessible voting systems for in-person voting are available at any VSPC listed below for all eligible voters. This will be available for any elector Monday - Friday, October 22th – November 5th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays October 27th & November 3rd, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Election Day (All Locations) November 6th, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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This is to notify you that a Sheriff Sale proceeding has been commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Writ of Execution dated May 14, 2018, and C.R.S. §38-38101 et. seq. by Rolla Boys, LLC, the current judgment creditor of a judgment lien, evidence of which was recorded on April 12, 2018, at Reception No. 577003, Book 785, Page 881, in the real property re cords of the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Elbert County, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to judgment entered to levy execution on real property located within Elbert County on the Order: Order Following Hearing of February 21, 2018 against Defendants Aragon Construction Services, LLC; d/b/a Aragon Crane Service; d/b/a Aragon Cranes and Trucking; and Charles P. Aragon, entered on February 28, 2018 (the “Judgment”) the transcript of which was recorded on April 12, 2018, at Reception No. 577003, Book 785, Page 881, in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Elbert County, State of Colorado. Defendant Aragon Construction Services, LLC is the owner of real property located in Elbert County, Colorado (the “Subject Property”).

The name, address, business telephone number and Colorado bar registration number of the attorney representing the judgment creditor are as follows: R. Scott Fitzke, 4 Inverness Ct. E., Ste. 100, Englewood, CO 80112, 303.694.2000, Reg. No. 35293.

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DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL CASE NO. 2017CV130 SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff: ROLLA BOYS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, d/b/a TNS Loans v.

Defendants: ARAGON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; d/b/a Aragon Crane Service; d/b/a Aragon Cranes and Trucking; and CHARLES P. ARAGON TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, YOU ARE NOTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: This is to notify you that a Sheriff Sale proceeding has been commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to the Writ of Execution dated May 14, 2018, and C.R.S. §38-38101 et. seq. by Rolla Boys, LLC, the current judgment creditor of a judgment lien, evidence of which was recorded on April 12, 2018, at Reception No. 577003, Book 785, Page 881, in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Elbert County, State of Colorado. The foreclosure was initiated due to judgment entered to levy execution on real property located within Elbert County on the Order: Order Following Hearing of February 21, 2018 against Defendants Aragon Construction Services, LLC; d/b/a Aragon Crane Service; d/b/a Aragon Cranes and Trucking; and Charles P. Aragon, entered on February 28, 2018 (the “Judgment”) the transcript of which was recorded on April 12, 2018, at Reception No. 577003, Book 785, Page 881, in the real property records of the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Elbert County, State of Colorado. Defendant Aragon Construction Services, LLC is the owner of real property located in Elbert County, Colorado (the “Subject Property”).

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The legal description of the Subject Property that is the subject of this Combined Notice in accordance with §38-38-101(1)(c), C.R.S. is: Lot 8, Block 6, Pawnee Hills, Filing No. 1, County of Elbert, State of Colorado Also known as: 1213 Pawnee Parkway, Elizabeth, CO 80107 The judgment amount is $55,918.50.

You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed that may be affected by this foreclosure, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the Subject Property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to cure a default under the above-described Deed of Trust. You may have the right to redeem the real property being foreclosed.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemptive rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite provisions and procedures which control your rights in the Subject Property.

The name, address, business telephone number and Colorado bar registration number of the attorney representing the judgment creditor are as follows: R. Scott Fitzke, 4 Inverness Ct. E., Ste. 100, Englewood, CO 80112, 303.694.2000, Reg. No. 35293.

THEREFORE, the undersigned Officer will, at 10 o’clock a.m., on the date of November 29th, 2018, at the Elbert County Sheriff’s office, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117, sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder with certified funds MADE PAYABLE TO: Douglas County District Court Registry. Payment must be submitted to the undersigned Officer as specified by Colorado law to pay the Judgment and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law, and will deliver to the purchaser a certificate of purchase as provided by law.

All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (303) 805-6105.

Ownership Statement Elbert County News The legal description of the Subject Property that is the subject of this Combined Notice in accordance with §38-38-101(1)(c), C.R.S. is: Public Notice

2018, at the Elbert County Sheriff’s office, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117, sell the Property at public auction to the highest bidder with certified funds MADE PAYABLE TO: Douglas County District Court Registry. Payment must be submitted to the undersigned Officer as specified by Colorado law to pay the Judgment and certain other sums, all as provided by applicable law, and will deliver to the purchaser a certificate of purchase as provided by law.

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All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (303) 805-6105.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: September 5, 2018 Shayne Heap, Sheriff of the County of Elbert State of Colorado By: Sheriff Shayne Heap Legal Notice No.: 24138 First Publication Date: 10/04/2018 Last Publication Date: 11/1/2018 Published in the Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF MINERAL RIGHTS 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: ALLISON MAE KERN 7035 E MAPLEWOOD PLACE CENTENNIAL, CO 80111

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November 2015, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Elbert County the following described mineral rights situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Section: 9 Township: 6 Range: 63 NE4, 1/3RD INTEREST OF 1/23 INTEREST OF 160 ACRES 2.318 MRASubdivision: SEVERED MINERALS Certificate Number: 2015-02165 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Elbert County.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent mineral rights (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said mineral rights for the year 2014;

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

That said mineral rights was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLISON MAE KERN for said year 2014; [X] Has Not Changed During (2) Mailed Paid (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies [X] I certify that 50% of all my distribLot 8, BlockPreceding 6, Pawnee Hills, FilingIn-County No. 1, Date: September 5, 2018 thecopies 13th day of September 2017, said County of Elbert, State of Colorado 12 Months Subscriptions Stated on PS Form Mailed at other Classes ThroughThat on uted (electronic and print) are Shayne Heap, Sheriff of the County of Elbert County assigned certificate of [ ] Has Changed During Preceding 12 3541 (include paid distribution The USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail)Elbertpaid above nomialsaid price.

State of Colorado purchase to HAI CONSULTING, INC.; Also known as: 1213 Pawnee Parkway, Months above nominal rate, advertiser’s 0 By: Sheriff Shayne Heap Elizabeth, CO 80107 proof copies, and exchange 0 Publication of That said HAI CONSULTING, 13. Publication Title: copies) (4)24138 Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Statement of OwnershipINC. on the 13th Legal Notice No.: day of[X] August the present holder pubof said judgment amount is $55,918.50.

Elbert CountyThe News 0 Outside the Mail (Carriers or other If the 2018, publication is a general First Publication Date: 10/04/2018 certificate (who) has made upon the 0 means) lication, publication of request this statement Last Publication Date: 11/1/2018 Treasurer of said County for a deed tothe said minYou may haveData an interest the Distribution real propertyOutside 14. Issue Date for Circulation (3)inPaid the 10 is required.

Will be printed in Published in the Elbert County News eral rights; affected by this Below: 9.6.18being foreclosed that may be Mails including Sales Through 20 10.4.18 issue of this publication. foreclosure, or have certain rights or suffer cerDealers and Carriers, Street e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Treasurer's will be issued for said tain liabilities or loss of your interest in the Sub- Sales, and 15. Extent and Nature Of Circulation: Vendors, Counter Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2),That a17.

SignatureDeed and Title of Editor, mineral rights to HAI CONSULTING, Property as aIssue result of said foreclosure.

You Average No. ject Copies of Each Other Paid Distribution Outside (3) and (4) Publisher, Business Manager,INC. or on the 3rd day of January 2019, unless the same has may have the right to cure aUSPS® default under the During Preceding 12 Months 10 Owner been redeemed; above-described Deed of Trust.

You may have No. Copies of Single Issue 20 22 Gerard J. Healey the right redeem the real property being forePublished Nearest toto Filling Date: 30 f. Total Distribution Date 9.20.18 Said mineral rights may be redeemed from said a. Total Number closed. of Copies (4) Paid Distribution by Other (Sum of 15c and 15e) sale atI certify any time prior to the actual furnished execution of (Net Press Run): Classes of Mail Through the USPS 275 that all information said Treasurer's Deed.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT 285 (e.g. First Class®) 262 on this form is true and complete. I BE A FIRST LIEN. 285 0 g. Copies not Distributed understand that anyone who furnishThis Notice hasinformation also been pubb. Paid Circulation (By Mail and 0 (See Instructions to Publishers #4 es falseoforPurchase misleading lishedoninthis Colorado Community Media on In order to be entitled to take advantage of any outside the Mail) c. Total Paid Distribution (Page #3) form or who omits material September 20, 2018,requested Septemberon 27, 2018 rights provided Colorado law, (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid for under (Sum of 15b (1),you (2), (3). and (4) 10 or information the formand October 4, 2018. must strictly comply and adhere to the proviSubscriptions Stated on PS Form 265 23 may be subject to criminal sanctions of the law. Further, you are advised that 3541 (includesions paid distribution 240 h. Total (Sum of 15f and g) (including fines and imprisonment) Witness my civil handsanctions this 6th day of September therate, attached Colorado statutes set forth above nominal advertiser’s d. Freemerely or Nominal Rate Distribution 285 and/or (including civil the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law 2018 proof copies, and exchange (By Mail and Outside the Mail) 285 penalties). relating to curative and redemptive rights; therecopies) (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outsidei.

Percent Paid fore, you should read and review all the apRichard Pettitt, 245 included on PS (15c divided by 15f times 100) plicable statutes and lawsCounty in orderCopies to determTreasurer of Elbert County, Colorado 210 Form 96% First Publication: October 4, 2018 ine the requisite provisions and3541 procedures 0 Subject Property.

92% Publication: which control your rights in the Legal Last Notice No.: 24132 October 4, 2018 2 Publisher: September Elbert County News First Publication: 13, 2018 (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County 16.

Electronic Copy Circulation Last Publication: October 4, 2018 The name, address, business telephone numCopies included on PS Form 3541 N/A Publisher: The Elbert County News ber and Colorado bar registration number of the 0 attorney representing the judgment creditor are as follows: R. Scott Fitzke, 40 Inverness Ct. E., Ste. 100, Englewood, CO 80112, 303.694.2000, Reg. No. 35293.

THEREFORE, the undersigned Officer will, at

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from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

situate in the County of Elbert, State of ColorOctober 4, 2018 ado, to-wit: Section: 9 Township: 6 Range: 63 NE4, 1/3RD INTEREST OF 1/23 INTEREST OF 160 ACRES 2.318 MRASubdivision: SEVERED MINERALS

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3. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, In the Interest of:

4. Find that the approximate 1,287.89-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

That said mineral rights was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ALLISON MAE KERN for said year 2014;

ALEXANDRIA CHAVARRIA (DOB 05/07/2010) and MIREYAH CHAVARRIA (DOB 03/14/2018) Children,

5. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

That on the 13th day of September 2017, said Elbert County assigned said certificate of purchase to HAI CONSULTING, INC.;

ELBERT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Petitioner, And Concerning: HANNA CHAVARRIA, MATTHEW DAVIS, ALEXANDER RUSSELL, and ROBERT BYRD Respondents, And Concerning: BRENDA CHAVARRIA and FRANK CHAVARRIA, Special Respondents

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”)

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Certificate Number: 2015-02165

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

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent mineral rights (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said mineral rights for the year 2014;

That said HAI CONSULTING, INC. on the 13th day of August 2018, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said mineral rights; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said mineral rights to HAI CONSULTING, INC. on the 3rd day of January 2019, unless the same has been redeemed; Said mineral rights 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 20, 2018, September 27, 2018 and October 4, 2018.

Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 Richard Pettitt, Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 24132 First Publication: September 13, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF MINERAL RIGHTS 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: M J HIGGINS, HERSHEL HIGGINS ESTATE % MILDRED J HIGGINS MORRIS 3939 TEASLEY LANE DENTON, TX 76210 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November 2015, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Elbert County the following described mineral rights situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit: Section: 9 Township: 8 Range: 64Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS 1/2 INTEREST IN PINE RIDGE FIL 1 LOT 6 BLK 1 Certificate Number: 2015-02159 and said County Treasurer assigned a certificate of purchase to ELBERT COUNTY. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent mineral rights (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said mineral rights for the year 2014; That said mineral rights was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of M J HIGGINS, HERSHEL HIGGINS ESTATE for said year 2014; That on the 13th day of September 2017, said ELBERT COUNTY assigned said certificate of purchase to HAI CONSULTING, INC.; That said HAI CONSULTING, INC. on the 13th day of August 2018, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said mineral rights; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said mineral rights to HAI CONSULTING, INC. on the 3rd day of January 2019, unless the same has been redeemed; Said mineral rights 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 20, 2018, September 27, 2018 and October 4, 2018.

Witness my hand this 6th day of September 2018 Richard Pettitt, Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 24133 First Publication: September 13, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa, Colorado 80117 Telephone: (303) 621-8521

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DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa, Colorado 80117 Telephone: (303) 621-8521

Jeffrey J. Timlin, #13836 Elbert Assistant County Attorney 899 Logan Street, Suite 203 Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel: (303) 837-9284 Fax: (303) 837-0311 jtlawfirm@aol.com Case No: 2018 JV 08 Division: 1 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MATTHEW DAVIS and ALEXANDER RUSSELL is set for October 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Division 1 at the Elbert County District Court, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado 80117. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioners, the People of the State of Colorado and the Elbert County Department of Health and Human Services, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children's Code.

Date Jeffrey J. Timlin, #13836 Elbert Assistant County Attorney CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I hereby certify that on the 21st day of September, 2018, I placed a true and correct copy of the foregoing document, NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT, in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Autumn Packard, ECDHHS Caseworker (via email) Mark Dalessandro, Esq. (via email) Tom Clark, Esq. (via email) Donna Stewart, Esq. (via email) Div. 1, Elbert County District Court (hand delivered) Misty L. Callahan, Paralegal Legal Notice No.: 24135 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000790 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M. Section 3: All Section 4: All APPLICATION On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to: 1. Establish an approximate 1,287.89-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 3 and 4, Township 6 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

2. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

3. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Find that the approximate 1,287.89-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative

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• Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please con tact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24141 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000791 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M. Section 8: All Section 9: All Section 10: W1/2

APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M. Section 8: All Section 9: All Section 10: W1/2

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On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

1. Establish an approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 8, 9 and the W_ of 10, Township 6 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

2. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

3. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Find that the approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

5. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”) • Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission's Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24142 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO ) CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000792 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M. Section 18: All Section 19: All APPLICATION

On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:

1. Establish an approximate 1,201.4-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 18 and 19, Township 6 South, Range 64 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

2. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

3. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Find that the approximate 1,201.4-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

5. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”)

• Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203

Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

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intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

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By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com

Legal Notice No.: 24143 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000793 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 10: All Section 15: All Section 22: N½ APPLICATION

On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:

1. Establish an approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 10, 15 and the N½ of 22, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

2. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

3. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Find that the approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

5. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”)

• Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:

Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

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At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24144 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000794 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 11: All Section 14: All Section 23: N½ APPLICATION On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to: 1. Vacate an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-515 for Section 23, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. 2. Establish an approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 11, 14 and the N½ of 23, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

3. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203

5. Find that the approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

6. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”) • Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess

6. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

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(available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”) • Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

• On July 28, 2014, the Commission entered Order No. 535-515 which, among other things, established an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 23, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approved one horizontal well within the unit, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24145 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO ) CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000795 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 12: All Section 13: All Section 24: N½ APPLICATION

APPLICATION On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:

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1. Establish an approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 12, 13 and the N½ of 24, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

2. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

3. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Find that the approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

5. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”) • Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24146 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice

On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:

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1. Establish an approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 12, 13 and the N½ of 24, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically

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IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000796 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 22: S½ Section 27: All APPLICATION

On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to: 1. Establish an approximate 960-acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 22: S½ and Section 27, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

2. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

3. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Find that the approximate 960-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

5. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”)

• Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203

Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109

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in the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018

5. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

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Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109

Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24147 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000797 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 23: S½ Section 26: All APPLICATION On August 30, 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to:

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6. Find that the approximate 960-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

7. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”) • Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

• On August 8, 2011, the Commission entered Order No. 535-54 which, among other things, established a 640-acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approved one horizontal well within the unit for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation.

• On July 28, 2014, the Commission entered Order No. 535-515 which, among other things, established an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 23, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approved one horizontal well within the unit, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:

1. Vacate an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-54 for Section 36, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.

Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203

2. Vacate an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-515 for Section 23, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.

Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

3. Establish an approximate 960-acre drilling and spacing unit for the S½ of Section 23 and Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

4. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

5. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

6. Find that the approximate 960-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

7. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES

(available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”)

• Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

• On August 8, 2011, the Commission entered Order No. 535-54 which, among other things, established a 640-acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approved one horizontal well within the unit for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation.

• On July 28, 2014, the Commission entered Order No. 535-515 which, among other things, established an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 23, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approved one horizontal well within the unit, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

tervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

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4. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

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By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24148 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 181000798 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 24: S½ Section 25: All Section 36: All APPLICATION On August 30 2018, GMT Exploration Company LLC (Operator No. 10243) (“GMT” or “Applicant”), filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S. for an order to: 1. Vacate an approximate 640-acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-54 for Section 36, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.

3. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

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5. Find that the approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

6. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,” then select "Orders" or “Rules”) • Rule 318.a. of the Commission Rules requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara Formation.

• On August 8, 2011, the Commission entered Order No. 535-54 which, among other things, established a 640-acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 36, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approved one horizontal well within the unit for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 3460-101 to 130, C.R.S., and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on: Date: October 29-30, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately three days before the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 8942100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than October 15, 2018. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

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the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application.

One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 15, 2018, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.

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OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 24149 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 4, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rachel J. Damm, also known as Rachel Damm, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30046

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before February 4, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

James L. Damm Personal Representative 624 N. Casa Bella Avenue Dewey, Arizona 86327 Legal Notice No.: 24140 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 18, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on September 18, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court.

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By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018

2. Establish an approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 24: S½, 25 and 36, Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and approve up to ten horizontal wells in the unit in order to efficiently and economically develop and recover the oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation in the unit.

3. Provide that the productive interval of each proposed horizontal well shall be no closer than 600 feet from the boundaries of the unit (regardless of the lease lines within the unit) and all horizontal wells shall be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of another well within the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

4. Applicant states that the permitted wells will be located on no more than two well pads within the unit, or adjacent thereto, unless an exception is granted by the Director.

5. Find that the approximate 1,600-acre drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara Formation on the Application Lands, will prevent waste, protect correlative rights, and maximize the efficient and economic production of the Niobrara Formation in the Application Lands.

The Petition requests that the name of Michael Peter Kanisch be changed to Michael William Hopkins Case No.: 18 C 62 Jefeen J., By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 24139 First Publication: October 4, 2018 Last Publication: October 18, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News

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By: Julie Spence Prine, Secretary Dated: September 24, 2018

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109

Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com

6. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter.

APPLICABLE ORDERS AND RULES

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109

Attorneys for Applicant: Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 1401 17th Street, Suite 370 Denver, Colorado 80203 (720) 446-5620 jjost@jostenergylaw.com kwasylenky@jostenergylaw.com

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Dziedzic named FBI Denver prosecutor of year STAFF REPORT

The human trafficking prosecutor from the District Attorney’s Office of the 18th Judicial District has been named Prosecutor of the Year by the Denver office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to a news release.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Kelley Dziedzic received the award this month at a ceremony at the Denver FBI office.

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Briscoe started five games that season and was runner-up for AFL rookie of the year, attracting strong crowds and energizing a franchise that had yet to establish a winning tradition.

Despite his breakout season — he passed for 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns and ran for 308 yards and three scores — Denver didn’t give him a chance to compete for the quarterback job in 1969. He said he was never given a reason why, so he asked to be released.

“The more I’ve known him and been around him and talked to him, you’ve

Dziedzic prosecuted Brock Franklin, who in November 2017 was sentenced to 400 years in prison for trafficking nine women and girls. It was the longest sentence ever handed down for human trafficking in any jurisdiction in the country.

Dziedzic started with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office as a legal intern in 2010. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Calvin Shivers presented the award to Dziedzic.

“We don’t care if it’s prosecuted in state court or federal court,” Shivers said in a news release. “The partnerships with our district attorneys and the Attorney General’s Office are critical because what we want to do is make our communities safe and take people who commit crimes off the street.”

District Attorney George Br-

auchler attended the ceremony with Dziedzic and other members of his office.

“We have prioritized the eradication of human trafficking in our jurisdiction,” he said. “Hiring the best trained and most dedicated prosecutor and investigator in this burgeoning area of public safety was a commitment I made to the county commissioners who funded these positions. Here is the further proof we have done just that.”

got to give him respect for what he did during that time and what happened to him after that time,” Williams said.

“That’s the part that gets me. But that’s the time he was in.”

been through. He was telling me the things I needed to be prepared for,” Harris said. “I felt that Marlin was the only person on the team that understood what I was going through.”

That included death threats, Briscoe said. “We had the race card on our careers because we were the first,” he said.

Harris blossomed at QB. In 1974, he played for the Los Angeles Rams and became the first black quarterback to win an NFL playoff game. He also was Pro Bowl MVP that year.

Briscoe said more work needs to be done both in the league and society.

He has noticed that Colin Kaepernick has not been given a contract since his decision to kneel during “The Star Spangled Banner” to protest racial and social inequality. He

believes President Donald Trump, an outspoken critic of Kaepernick, also bears some responsibility for some fans making racial comments toward black players, like a Texas superintendent who resigned recently after criticizing Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson by saying black QBs can’t be trusted.

After all these years, Briscoe still sees shades of his old struggles.

“I grew up in the `50s and the `60s, when all that stuff was rampant, but you knew where you stood,” Briscoe said. “Today, you thought that all those attitudes were non-existent or filtered away to some degree, but with the Trump-isms, his philosophy has brought out of the woodwork that oldtime thought process. That’s scary. It really is. It’s a scary situation.”

Players got death threats As a senior at Grambling, James Harris kept up with Briscoe’s 1968 season by going to the library to look up his statistics.

As fate would have it, Buffalo drafted Harris as a quarterback in 1969, putting him on the same team as Briscoe. It was Harris who became the AFL’s first black quarterback to open the season as a starter, and he said his roommate Briscoe was a critical mentor.

“We used to talk a lot about the do’s and don’ts and things that he had

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