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County draft budget out early County manager presents document ahead of schedule By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media

Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap expresses his view that crime in and around Simla would increase if voters approve sale of pot in the town. Photos by Rick Gustafson

Simla pot proposal draws debate Advocates tout revenues; residents air concerns By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Residents from Simla and the surrounding area gathered at the Big Sandy School on Sept. 28 for a 2½-hour question-and-answer session about a November ballot question that, if approved, would allow the retail sale of marijuana in the town. Around 90 people showed up to ask questions of an 11-member panel consisting of Simla’s Mayor Maarten van Zoeren; law enforcement representatives, including Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap and Senior Deputy District Attorney Doug Bechtel; representatives from the Colorado Department of Revenue; and several executives from USACANN, a marijuana business consulting firm based in Colorado Springs. A resolution, passed 4-2 by the Simla Board of Trustees on Sept. 14, created a ballot question that gives voters the option to approve or disapprove the creation of an ordinance allowing the production and sale of medical and recreational marijuana in the town. Voter approval of the question would also establish a town Cannabis Control Board to regulate any operations. Van Zoeren said the board of trustees had the authority to pass the law, but chose to give the voters the final say by way of a ballot question. “The town board has taken a position that we want to see whether or not the community of Simla is in favor or not before any other regulations are

County Manager Ed Ehmann presented the 2017 Elbert County draft budget to the Board of County Commissioners at the board’s meeting on Sept. 28, more than two weeks ahead of the Oct. 15 statutory deadline. The budget has been the focus of intense public scrutiny over the past few years, and following repeated calls for more transparency from both the public and all six candidates running for the three open commissioner seats, the county posted a copy of the draft budget as well as a draft of the annual budget procedures that were presented at a public budget meeting on Sept. 27. “After our budget meeting, our budget team met and discussed the option, and felt comfortable, and would like to see it (the draft budget) published,” Ehmann told the BOCC on Sept. 28. “We had about three pages of comments yesterday and adjustments that we will need to make. The numbers will be changing as we go through the process.” With the county’s budget season in full swing, members of the public took the opportunity to express their views regarding the budgeting process and transparency. Elbert County resident Marleen Groves requested and received an additional allotment of time during the public comment portion of the Sept. 28 meeting to present her vision of a citizens finance committee. Budget continues on Page 9

Taylor Warenecke of Simla questions the 11-member panel about the police conﬂict of monitoring an industry that is illegal federally, but legal in the state. written,” said the meeting moderator, Town Trustee Chad Thieman, who along with Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Easler voted no on the resolution creating the ballot question. Elbert County currently has a moratorium on the commercial production and sale of pot, but statutory towns such as Simla may issue licenses to one or more producers to cultivate and sell the drug within the town limits. Under Colorado’s dual licensing provision, once a license is awarded by the town, the applicant can then apply for and must receive a state license before any

production or sales can legally begin. Though the ballot question does not outline a specific plan, one possible scenario that was discussed centers on granting licenses to two independent commercial growers to cultivate and open retail outlets. Sky-high projections Christian Elie, founder and managing partner of USACANN, told the nearly 80-person audience that according to his firm’s research, it would not be out Marijuana continues on Page 9

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Real men wear pink Campaign raises breast cancer awareness among men

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Breast cancer, a disease generally associated with women, also impacts the lives of many men: Raymond Mencini, a breast radiologist at St. Anthony Hospital, diagnosed his wife with breast cancer seven years ago. Denver resident John Dye’s wife was first diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago, just one month after the couple married. Highlands Ranch resident Marvin Kokes lost his mother to breast cancer when she was 62 years old. These men are part of a new Real Men Wear Pink campaign to bring awareness about breast cancer in the community of men and raise money for the American Cancer Society. This October — National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — 19 prominent men throughout Denver will sport the color pink every day as well as raise a minimum of $2,500 each. The money will go towards the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Oct. 23 and, ultimately, towards research on the disease. “It’s an important cause,” Mencini said, “until we eradicate it.” About one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer — which means the cancer has grown into the body’s normal tissue — over the course of her lifetime, Breastcancer.org reports. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women, along with 61,000 new cases of non-invasive — also called in situ — breast cancer. This type of breast cancer stays within the milk ducts in the breast. Men are also at risk. In 2016, the American Cancer Society estimates about 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer

John Dye, right, and his wife, who’s 25 years breast cancer free. “It’s a mindboggling experience,” Dye said of his wife’s battle, “with so much worry.” Courtesy photo His mother died of breast cancer about 14 years ago. “She was the matriarch of the family,” Kokes said. “She raised six kids.” The research and effort it takes to find a cure for the disease requires money, he said. He saw the campaign as an opportunity to give back. “Cancer,” he said, “touches everyone — from all walks of life.”

BREAST CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES Breast cancer typically produces no symptoms when a tumor is small and most easily treated, the American Cancer Society says, which is why it’s so important for women to follow screening guidelines: • Women ages 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. • Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every two years. • And all women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any changes to a health care provider immediately.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE What: American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Where: Village Center Station, 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village When: Sunday, Oct. 23, registration at 8:30 a.m., walk at 9:30 a.m. To donate: Contact Cristina Johnson, com-

munity manager of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, to donate to a Real Men Wear Pink campaign participant. Email: cristina.johnson@cancer.org Phone: 720-524-5450 Or go to http://bit.ly/2cMYdLG to donate to a participant.

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will be diagnosed among men and about 440 men will die from the disease. “It’s not just a women’s disease,” said Cristina Johnson, community manager of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. “Both men and women can be affected.” Mencini, medical director of St. Anthony Breast Center, saw a different, more personal side of breast cancer when his wife, Gail, battled it. She’s now a sevenyear survivor. “It’s a passion for me that women get the best, most compassionate care they can,” said Mencini, who is also chairman of the Centura Health Physician Group board. A huge part of the fight against breast cancer is attitude and having a support system, Gail said. She spends a lot of time talking to patients. “You get this big ‘C’ diagnosis and it’s terrifying,” she said. “You don’t know what to do.” Mencini wears a pink tie every day, he said, so continuing it through the month of October will not be difficult. Dye, executive vice president and general counsel of Western Union, was 27 and newly married when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease had spread to her lymph nodes and doctors gave her a 30 to 40 percent chance of survival. She’s been cancer-free for 25 years. The disease affected everything, from having kids to their quality of life, Dye said. The couple ended up using surrogate pregnancy to have children. “It’s a challenge for spouses as well,” Dye said. “People need advice — they need advocates.” Which is why it’s easy for him to support the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, he said. Kokes, senior vice president of industry and member services for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is shopping to expand his pink wardrobe for the campaign, he said. He’s also considering painting his office pink. Kokes grew up on a ranch east of Sterling, about 128 miles from Denver.

WHO’S INVOLVED? Other men involved in the campaign include Ben Higgins, ABC TV’s former Bachelor; Joe Woods, defensive backs coach of the Denver Broncos; and Jim Berry, program director at KOOL 105 radio station and a breast cancer survivor. There’s also Randy Savona, mountain states regional sales manager of Cigna Group Insurance; Scott Dishong, senior director of corporate partnerships for the American Cancer Society in the Rocky Mountain region; and Pete Casillas, president and publisher of the Denver Business Journal.

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Outback Express Public Transit The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efﬁcient means of travel for the four-county region. Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719541-4275 or go to http://outbackexpress.tripod. com. To ensure a seat is available on the bus, 24-hour advance reservation is appreciated. October’s schedule: Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs, Monday, Oct. 17; and Simla and Matheson to Limon, Thursday, Oct. 27; Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs, Tuesday, Oct. 18; Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker, Tuesday, Oct. 11; Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents, Thursday, Oct. 13. Pumpkin Festival Pick a pumpkin with the family, participate in a costume contest, enjoy carnival games, get treats at Trunk or Treat and enjoy cookies and

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Feria de Recursos is a community fair for all ages to celebrate our Latino communities at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet. The fair includes community resources, face painting, Zumba, folklorico dancers, and a cooking demonstration by local chef and cookbook author Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack. No registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Kiowa Schools will have its 30th annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at 535 Comanche St., Highway 86. More than 30 crafters show their wares at the middle school. Guests also can purchase breakfast, lunch and baked goodies. Proceeds help fund the band program. Contact sylviahouts@aol.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner, Play The Elizabeth Lions Club presents its fourth Murder Mystery Dinner and Play at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Spring Valley Golf Club, 42350 County Road 17-21, Elizabeth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. Presentation, again featuring players from Denver’s Adams Mystery Playhouse, is “Zombie Murder.” Tickets are $50 per person and can be obtained by calling Tammy at 303-204-7415 or Terry at 303-646-3772. Go to http://arvadapress.com/ detail.html?sub_id=235863

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No appeal planned to get oil, gas rules put on ballot Groups join forces against plan to hinder amendments Associated Press Supporters of tougher restrictions on the oil and gas industry in Colorado said they won’t appeal a ruling by the state’s top elections official that kept two proposed constitutional amendments off the November ballot. The organizers said they would instead work to defeat another proposal that would make it harder for voters to change the state constitution. Sept. 28 was the deadline for the sponsors, Yes for Health and Safety Over Fracking, to appeal last month’s decision by the Secretary of State’s Office that they hadn’t turned in enough valid signatures to get the oil and gas measures on the ballot. One would have required new wells to be at least 2,500 feet from homes and schools, up from 1,000 feet currently. The other would have given local governments authority to restrict or ban energy development, a power now held almost exclusively by state regulators.

Tricia Olson of Yes for Health and Safety Over Fracking and other supporters of the oil and gas restrictions said they would focus on defeating a measure that will be on the ballot, called “Raise the Bar” by its sponsors. It would require voter-approved constitutional amendments to pass by 55 percent, up from 50 percent now. It would also require signatures of 2 percent of the registered voters in each of the state’s 35 state Senate districts to put amendments on the ballot. Also announcing their opposition to the “Raise the Bar” proposal on Sept. 28 were the Bell Policy Center and Colorado Fiscal Institute, both think tanks; Conservation Colorado, which describes itself as the state’s largest conservation group; and New Era Colorado, active in engaging and registering young voters. Among other arguments, the groups said the proposal would favor well-funded interests, such as the energy industry, in gathering signatures statewide and fighting grassroots ballot proposals because it would make the petition-gathering process more costly. Colorado voters rejected similar proposals in 1996 and 2008.

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A picture is worth a thousand memories OK, so maybe the saying is, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” For me, the words that people have shared with me over the years have certainly shaped my life in so many ways. And as a visual learner, pictures have enhanced my learning moments and my ability to retain information at an even greater level. And now as we live in a world of constant instant photography moments lived out through selfies, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and other social media resources, we have unlimited access to take and view photographs and videos. Are we taking those photos and selfies to promote ourselves in an effort to say to the internet world, “Hey look at me, here I am?” Or are we taking our photos and videos to preserve a slice of personal or family history and memories in an otherwise “me” focused world? In a recent “clean up and clean out” event in our home we came across boxes and boxes of old photographs. We found picture frames that once adorned the walls of our home that still contained the still moments of our active lives captured on film. Christmas, birthdays, skiing, golf, first lost teeth, fireworks, hikes, and even emergency room visits for those first broken wrists or bumps and bruises. We also found black-and-white photos from grandparents and great uncles and aunts who played such loving roles in our lives. What should have taken just a few hours of “clean up and clean out” turned into two days of walking down a beautiful, happy and sometimes sad memory lane. As images are shared with me via text

or email, through my news feed or through social media, I still find myself more attracted to the tangible photos found in the storage bins of my basement. And even more than those physical photos and videos, I find myself really falling back in love with the Michael Norton memories, images, and the photo album WINNING in my head and in my WORDS heart. A picture really is worth a thousand memories. Maybe I have been blessed with a betterthan-average memory, although with each year that passes by my memory seems to get stronger, it also gets incredibly shorter. However, I am so thankful and feel so very blessed that I can still close my eyes and see those moments that shaped my life so vividly and so clearly. Whether we took a photo or not, the memories firmly planted in my head and in my heart are worth far more to me than any instant image or selfie that I have shared or that has been shared with me. It’s been said that technology has replaced our ability to remember things only because we no longer have to rely on our memory — we can simply store or save telephone numbers, favorites, photos, and anything else in a computers, tablets and smart phones. Now instead of calling some-

one from memory, we just push a button and we are instantly connected. If we ever find ourselves without our phone or contact database, we are just out of luck, while in the past we knew exactly how to reach those we needed at the time when we needed them. So for me, it’s just like a picture or an image. Whether we take a picture with a phone or a camera, or we simply watch and absorb the moments, storing them in our personal memory bank, it comes down to the relevance, beauty, grandeur or even simplicity of what we want to choose to capture and remember. It really has been a beautiful life, lived in a beautiful world full of blessings and miracles. It has also been a tough life lived through conflicts and personal and public battles. And even though in some cases pictures can remind us of exactly what happened, the memories held closely in our head and in our hearts are sometimes so much more intimate and powerful. A picture truly is worth a thousand memories. How about you? Are you allowing yourself to live life and relive life through the lens of your memories or the lens of a camera or smart phone? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can appreciate the beautiful moments of our lives through shared memories instead of just shared photos, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Nothing like an equinox to bring some equanimity “We’ve got to have a fall-guy.” That’s what hard-boiled detective Sam Spade says in author Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon.” Spade, I’m your man. My disposition falls forward at this time of the year, and no leaf goes unturned. Albert Camus said, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” From the autumnal equinox to the day that we will have to change our clocks next March (why?), I can be seen without a scowl, which is a rarity in the summer, when the dog and I both pant. When I lived east of Colorado, fall meant that the unbearable humidity had come to an end. When I lived west of Colorado, fall meant that Arizona was no longer someone’s sick joke about the weather. But even more than weather changes, fall is a great time to look back. On the year, and on my life. And to filter as many nega-

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tive thoughts as I can about both of them. Autumn is a quiet time of the year, even quieter than winter, which can howl at you with a tall blizzard whenever it feels like it. Craig Marshall Smith And it’s a lot quieter than sumQUIET mer, which gets DESPERATION drunk on fireworks and block parties. Inside, my home it’s different too. The air conditioning is not running all the time, for one thing. I like to get out the long-sleeved shirts and sweaters, and to wear long pants again,

and not look like a 60-something who wants to look like a 20-something. I’ll give you an idea about my change in temperament. I made an online appointment to renew my driver’s license. I don’t know how you feel about going to the Department of Motor Vehicles, but I would truthfully rather have a root canal (I have had two). But this time would be different. Correct? Not really. I was sent to the wrong DMV. “We don’t do renewals by appointment here.” “Has this happened before?” “All the time.” My choices were to take a number. It looked like my area code. Or hurry to the other DMV, and take my chances, knowing that I was going to be late. I decided to take my chances. On the way Smith continues on Page 9

Checking smoke alarms is huge boost for safety

Art Morales

LIVING AND AGING WELL

With October here, changing leaf color, pumpkin-flavored everything and cozying up by the fire are a few things that come to mind. October also means special attention to promoting safety during Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct.

9-15 this year. Fire Prevention Week always falls in the week of Oct. 9, which is the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This historic fire was so tragic and

destructive that the Fire Marshals Association decided to start Fire Prevention Week in 1922 so these devastating events would never happen again. Did you know that smoke alarms can expire? It’s true. Just like the milk in your fridge has an expiration, so do your smoke alarms. That’s the nature of the theme for the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week 2016: “Don’t Wait — Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” Smoke alarms are a life-saving technology but are easily forgotten. Too often we only replace the batteries when the alarm chirps or we might even unplug it altogether to stop that annoying noise. Yet, according to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a fire in half, since most fire deaths are from smoke inhalation. Safety continues on Page 9

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of the realm of possibility that two stores in Simla could generate as much as $15 million in gross revenue annually once production was fully operational. David McGuigan, chief information officer of USACANN, said that the firm estimates that two stores in Manitou Springs draw around 3,500 customers daily who spend an average of $90 apiece, which is an estimated gross revenue of $315,000 each day. “Go to Manitou Springs first thing in the morning, and you will see people lined up outside Maggie’s Farm and Emerald Fields a couple of hours before they open,” McGuigan said. Under the current marijuana sales tax structure, the Town of Simla would collect a 4 percent sales tax on every purchase. The state would collect an additional 10

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Grove’s presentation included a timeline of the county’s recent budgeting and staffing history, examples of citizen finance committees from neighboring counties, and a summary of why the public has a generally negative perception of the county’s budgeting process. “These are the citizens’ impressions:

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I thought it over. Was I going to be pre-autumnal equinox Craig? I decided against it, and it worked. An extremely helpful DMV employee took me to the head of the line. I think if I had gone in there with my summer scowl, things might have been different. My inclination is to fit in with what Robert Hughes referred to as “The Culture of Complaint.” You may have noticed. I have said over and over that I am not

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Smoke alarms alert you as soon as they sense smoke or detect particles in the air, depending on the type of alarm. Modern smoke alarms are also interconnected throughout the house, meaning that a fire in your basement doesn’t have to spread to your bedroom for your bedroom alarm to sound. Fire Prevention Week 2016 recognizes and recommends this life-saving technology. You can determine the age of your smoke alarms by checking on the back or side of them for their manufacture dates. If it is time to change your smoke alarms, it is best to get the newer interconnected system as it provides the highest degree of alerting, giving you more time to get to safety more quickly. This year’s theme is especially impor-

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AREA CLUBS and other funding opportunities, such as industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http:// www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guidepaying-for-college/. Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our

membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBLsanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at

Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse. html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Clubs continues on Page 16

percent, of which 15 percent would be distributed back to the town (the remaining 85 percent goes to a statewide school construction fund). Finally, there is a 2.9 percent tax on both medical and recreational marijuana, which goes into the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund controlled by the state legislature. So what does that mean for Simla? Elbert County News worked with Chris Muntean, tax audit and compliance division director with the Colorado Department of Revenue, to calculate the estimated tax collection based on USACANN’s sales projections. Using Elie’s projection of $15 million of gross annual sales, the town would see tax revenues of up to $825,000 annually, ($600,000 from the 4 percent sales tax plus $225,000 from the distribution by the state). Van Zoeren said that two cultivation and retail outlets would also create about 50 jobs in the town.

Sheriff sees crime threat Despite the rosy income and employment estimates, they are purely speculative, and residents’ questions to the panel centered on the consequences of easy access to pot for local children, increased traffic, and the dangers of bringing the all-cash retail drug trade to town. Currently banks will not accept the cash generated from marijuana sales, which means owners and growers hold large stockpiles of cash, a tempting target for thieves. Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap said he was concerned about a possible increase in crime that he said typically comes with the industry. Heap estimated that Simla would need to budget around $500,000 annually for additional police and vehicles (an amount disputed by the mayor). “It’s really difficult for us to actually go back and try to figure out what the crime rates are because this is something that is still federally illegal,” Heap said.

“Denver just came out with some stats — two, three days ago … They’ve seen an increase in some things and decreases in other things … they had a huge bump in car theft and a huge bump in burglaries.” Heap also said they had seen similar trends near illegal pot grows within the county, including an increase in burglaries in proximity to an illegal marijuana grow near the town of Elizabeth as well as a threefold increase in stops for driving while under the influence of drugs. “If you want my opinion, it (crime) will go up,” the sheriff said. Simla residents also expressed concerns about where the board of trustees would locate grows and the retail storefronts. Simla currently has no zoning laws, which makes it possible that a commercial grow and processing operation could be located near or adjacent to private homes. There are more than 3,200 separate entities licensed by the state to grow, process, test and sell retail and medical marijuana in Colorado.

Citizens are wanting transparency and teamwork, commissioners; county department managers have been unwilling to share that.” Groves told the BOCC prior to Ehmann’s announcement that the budget would be posted. “Not all department bank accounts are included; I spoke about this yesterday, mostly commenting on the sheriff’s accounts.” Groves proposed that an advisory committee consist of five to seven county residents (non-county employees) with finance and budget experience to serve at monthly meetings for a minimum of two

years. It is unlikely that any finance committee would be formed as changes to the 2017 draft budget continue to be discussed, but the public is invited to listen and provide their input at the BOCC’s public hearing on Nov. 16. Groves said that she would like to see the present BOCC begin the process of

forming a financial advisory committee and the members selected as soon as the newly elected BOCC is seated in January. The statutory deadline for final approval of the 2017 budget is Dec. 31. Find out more information and to view the draft budget, visit www.elbertcountyco.gov/budget_information.php#revize_ document_center_rz1552.

Mother Teresa. I should point out that I am working with my sixth therapist. For some reason, the other five all moved and didn’t leave forwarding addresses. Anyway, Number Six wants me to work on letting things go, especially things that I can’t control, and I can’t control anything. I told her that the minute I walk out the front door, I encounter the unpolished human animal who does not even know how to use a turn signal. But autumn is on, and I am off of my fault-finding duties. Mostly. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

tant for those who live in older homes or those who have lived in their homes for more than 10 years and have not replaced their smoke alarms. A caution for seniors: Don’t be tempted to climb up a ladder to check a smoke alarm. We recommend getting help from a family member, friend, handyman or electrician to change your units. Here are a few more fire safety tips: • When using a portable heater in the colder months, make sure it is at least three feet away from anything that can burn. • Use a heater with an automatic shutoff feature just in case it gets knocked over. • If you enjoy candles in your home, make sure to keep them away from curtains or combustibles, keep an eye on them when lit and always blow them out before leaving the room. Art Morales has been the fire chief for Castle Rock Fire and Rescue for 13 years. He has been a firefighter since 1979.

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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH

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Pumpkin is everywhere, from lattes to pies to bread By Jessica Gibbs jgibbs@coloradocommunitymedia.com

any people may think of pumpkin-flavored drinks and food as nothing more than the seasonal fad that comes around each fall. For others it’s simply an exalted, or sensationalized, latte flavor. But not so fast. According to Denver-metro chef Jason Morse and Arvada nutritionist Jess Sorci, pumpkin has real benefits in both the kitchen and your diet. “It’s hardy, it’s durable, it’s a good fall flavor,” Morse said. Morse has worked as a chef for 22 years. He is currently a chef and grill expert with ACE Hardware and owns 5280 Culinary. Whether cooking a bread pudding, a pie, a cheesecake, or even making a blizzard, there’s always a good way to work it into a recipe, he said. Plus, there are many ways to cook with pumpkin that people don’t often think about. Pumpkin ravioli, gnocchi or fettuccine make for great dishes, he said. In Morse’s words, pumpkin is a flavor that crosses over nicely between sweet and savory. It can also be used in a stew or pasta recipe. “I think you could definitely use it year round,” he said. His advice when cooking is to be sure that canned pumpkin is 100 percent the real deal. Or, he said, purchase a small and firm pumpkin-pie pumpkin to split and roast.

FUN FACTS ABOUT PUMPKINS • In 2014, U.S. farmers produced 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins in the top six states. • The top six pumpkin-producing states are: Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and California. • The largest pumpkin pie ever made was 20 feet in diameter and weighed 3,699 pounds. Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Guinness World Records “And,” he said, “don’t be afraid to experiment.” Pumpkin’s nutritional benefits are well worth it, said Sorci, a master nutrition therapist. Pumpkin is nutrient-dense, she said, meaning it is high in nutrients but low in calories. It’s also a great source of fiber, protein, antioxidants and vitamins A and C. “I think pumpkin often gets overlooked,” she said. Antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin protect the eyes from UV rays, while pumpkin’s potassium helps lower blood pressure. According to Sorci, 100 grams of pumpkin seeds is about 30 grams of protein. Back to cooking, Sorci has some tips of her own. “You can actually use pumpkin puree in place of butter and oil in baking,” she said.

Pumpkin cheesecake By chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., 5280 Culinary, LLC Crust 2 cups gingersnaps, crushed 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 stick butter, melted 2 tablespoons hickory smoked salt In a medium mixing bowl, add the crushed gingersnap crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar and smoked salt. Mix well until all butter is absorbed by the crumbs. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring form pan with non-stick cooking spray. Press crumb mixture into bottom of pan. Filling 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1 can pumpkin puree 4 whole eggs 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup sour cream 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vanilla paste 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and allow to soften for 20 minutes. Using a hand mixer with paddles beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar, flour, vanilla paste and pumpkin pie spice and beat until smooth. Topping 1 tablespoon hickory smoked salt

Chef Jason Morse routinely uses pumpkin in his recipes. Pictured here is his pumpkin cheesecake. Courtesy photo Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour cheesecake batter into the pan over the crust and allow the batter to settle. Place in the oven on the middle rack and cook for 45 minutes. Check the cheesecake, then continue to cook in 10-minute increments until done, approximately 60-75 minutes. Cheesecake should have a firm center with a slight amount of wiggle. Once the cheesecake is set, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes, and then top with smoked salt. Place in refrigerator to cool for at least four hours. Serve well chilled.

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‘Flower Girl’ welcomes visitors to gardens Sculptor Madeline Weiner’s new marble “Flower Girl” now resides in the Sensory Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. in Denver. It was dedicated Sonya Ellingboe on Oct. 1 by Denver Arts SONYA’S and Venues, SAMPLER Denver Botanic Garden and Weiner. “Flower Girl” is 5 feet in each direction and encourages people to climb into her lap.

She holds a lotus blossom in one hand and a bouquet of stylized flowers in the other. Weiner is founder and director of the Marble Institute of Colorado and has focused on creating abstract figurative stone sculptures. Arts in Englewood The Altius Quartet, the Graduate Quartet in Residence at CU-Boulder, under the mentorship of the famous Takacs Quartet, will perform at 2 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The program includes: Beethoven, String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 6; Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 7; Ravel, String Quartet. Tickets: $20/$15, free under 18, 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org

or at the door one hour prior to the concert. Woodcarvers The 42nd annual Woodcarving Show will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, West 6th Avenue and Indiana Street, on Oct. 8 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Oct. 9 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Ralph Wheeler of Littleton will have three tables filled with his carvings and says there will be more than 100 carvers in the show.

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Lutheran art students take on tagging and spread positive message By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Connoisseurs don’t typically look under bridges for high-quality artwork, but that’s the exact place some local students chose to create their masterpiece. A group of Lutheran High School students recently completed a mural under the Willow Park Drive bridge in August, adding color and style to a gray concrete underpass along Sulphur Gulch Trail. Mark Hollenbeck, art teacher at Lutheran High School, helped organize the project with Parker Arts and the Parker Police Department as part of the “Paint Parker” anti-tagging initiative, a program designed to cover graffiti-prone areas with appealing artwork from local students. Over six spread-out days in August, 15 students and adult volunteers created the mural. It depicts hands on either side of the trail forming American Sign Language letters, spelling out the words “love others” amid a background of bright flowers and a mountainous landscape. The design came from Mathew Fasone, one of Hollenbeck’s students who designed and painted a horse-themed mural last year under a bridge near Lincoln Avenue and Jordan Road. Fasone hopes to pursue a career creating fine art, and plans to attend the Rocky Mountain College of Fine Art and Design after high school. “I just really love flowers,” Fasone said. “I really like to draw and paint, and the mural was a great opportunity for me to expand my canvas.” Fasone organized the labor and recruitment for the project, providing food for volunteers and coordinating with police and community officials.

On Sept. 6, Lutheran High School student Mathew Fasone stands by his favorite section of the mural he and other students painted below the bridge at Willowpark Drive in Parker in August. The mural is part of the Paint Parker program between police and students to discourage graffiti. Photo courtesy of Mark Hollenbeck He estimated the cost for labor alone would have come to $1,790 if the crew had been paid $8 an hour for the 223 hours they put in. Hollenbeck said the program’s advantages for the town are readily apparent, but the students get something less tangible, but equally important, from the project. “For the students who designed the project, it has benefits artistically, to learn to be organized,” Hollenbeck said. “It was part work experience and an experience with community service. I also think everybody who worked on it got a lot of confidence from it.” Dawn Cashman, the Parker police officer who started the program, said the idea was to “take away the canvas” from would-be graffiti artists while beautifying high-traffic areas in town. Since taggers tend to be of middle and high school age, Cashman said it was a natural choice to seek their help. “We wanted to reach out to them, to give them a sense of ownership in the community,” she said. The approach seems to be working. The project was tagged once during its creation, Hollenbeck said, but Fasone said so far the painting has

achieved its goal of preventing more vandalism. He chalks it up to a level of respect taggers have for the artists’ work. “I think they’re respecting the art we put up,” he said. “They’re understanding that it’s our canvas and they don’t want to destroy it. What’s awesome is that they’re respecting (our) art.” Fasone’s original plan was for the hands forming signs to stand alone, without translation, though some passersby expressed confusion about the painting’s meaning. Hollenbeck assured Fasone that ambiguity is sometimes part of the experience of viewing art. “I told him that it’s OK if people have to look it up, or even wonder what it is a few times before they get it,” Hollenbeck said. Ultimately, Fasone decided to clarify the message to everyone at first glance and added a visible title, “Love Others,” near the bottom of the work. For him, the message is as important as the medium. “I want them to walk by it, or bike by it, and understand what it means,” Fasone said. “We all need a reminder everyday about compassion.”

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Ammons, featuring illusions by Professor Phelyx and music by Jesse Manley. It will be at the Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15; 2 p.m. Oct. 16 (tickets $22 to $50), 303-292-4700, then 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 (tickets $35 to $40) at PACE Center, 20,000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. (parkerarts.org, 303-805-6800). Patricia Aaron Encaustic artist Patricia Aaron of Greenwood Village will exhibit “On Ice: Recent paintings inspired by an artistic residency in Iceland” through Nov. 12 at Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, until 9 p.m. on First Fridays. 720-904-1088. Ghost Walk A Ghost Walk and Theatrical Séance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park Ave., Castle Rock. Dress for the weather. A 45-minute walk will be followed by a séance at the theater. (Limited to 30 spirit seekers.) A Saturday session may be added if interest warrants it. $30 per person. 303-660-6799. Tickets: AmazingShows. com. Reservations required. Lanterns and glow sticks furnished. Costumes encouraged.

Sculptor Madeline Weiner relaxes in the lap of her new marble sculpture, “Flower Girl.” It was recently installed in the Sensory Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street and dedicated by Denver Arts and Venues, Weiner and Denver Botanic Gardens. Photo courtesy of Denver Arts and Venues.

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Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us. AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees. Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP. Deadline: Apply by Dec. 15 Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@projectangelheart.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org.

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HILDUR E COOK You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROSE-MARY IRENE KING TRUST the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

DESTINY VENTURES LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

Public Notices ARTHUR E MEINHART You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to DANIEL J MCCALLIN AND EILEEN S MCCALLIN the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

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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 6, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Nelda E. Limeres Personal Representative 311 Logan Street Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No: 23478 First Publication: October 6, 2016 Last Publication: October 20, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News

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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ARTHUR E MEINHART for said year 2012.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23471 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DESTINY VENTURES LLC for said year 2012.

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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ARTHUR E MEINHART for said year 2012.

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D.

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That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23471 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01716 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: HILDUR E COOK You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROSE-MARY IRENE KING TRUST the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 8 Township: 6 Range: 58 E2E2 SW4NE4 SE4NW4 W2SE4 (320 ACRES 1/10 INTEREST TOTAL MRA 32) Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS

Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23472 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01843 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: DESTINY VENTURES LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDMENT Lot: 002D That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DESTINY VENTURES LLC for said year 2012.

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of HILDUR E COOK for said year 2012.

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D.

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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ELIZABETH EATON for said year 2012.

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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ELIZABETH EATON for said year 2012.

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D.2017, unless the same has been redeemed.

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HGT ENTERPRISES You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to LINCOLN LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of HGT ENTERPRISES for said year 2012.

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th day of January, A.D.2017, unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 12th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23469 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: October 6, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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16 Elbert County News CURTAIN TIME Moliere classic “Tartuffe,” by French master of comedy Moliere, plays through Nov. 6 in the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed by Lynne Collins, it will be with Richard WilwPerformances: bur’s popular translation. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. This is the first in the four-play Black Box Season with a repertory company and new direc-

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tor Lynne Collins. Others will be “Bus Stop,” “Drowning Girls” and “Waiting For Godot.” Tickets: arvadacenter.org/Tartuffe, 720-898-7200. `Dracula’ in Aurora “Dracula” will play Oct. 7-to Nov. 6 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, directed by El Armstrong, featuring Leonard Barrett as Dracula and Jeanna Bainbridge as Mina. (Oct. 8 is the

WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER WANTED! W Colorado Community Media needs a freelance journalist for coverage of Elbert County, focusing on the communities of Elizabeth and Kiowa. You must be able to write clear, concise news stories as well as compelling feature articles. You will need your own camera for this job and will be responsible for providing us with a front-page worthy photograph each week. We are looking for someone who has the time to commit to doing two articles, with accompanying photos, each week. This is a contract position. Pay is negotiable.

annual gala.) Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26 to $33, aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970. DiPietro drama “The Last Romance” by Joe DiPietro plays Oct. 7 to 30 at the Cherry Creek Theatre, Shaver Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver. Robert Michael Sanders directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $35/$30, 303-800-6578, cherrycreektheater.org.

Dance date “Stepping Out” by Richard Harris, plays Oct. 21 to Nov. 6 at Evergreen Players’ Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Tony Catanese is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20, $16, $10, evergreenplayers.org, 303-674-4934.

All about Antoinette “Marie Antoinette” is a contemporary take by David Adjami on the story of the French queen and the political scene at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Robert Kramer, it holds up a mirror to today’s society. Perfor-

Vintage camp “The Rocky Horror Show” is presented Oct 7-Oct. 27 by Stage Door Theatre, 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays (6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturdays Oct.15 and 22). Tickets, stagedoortheatre.org.

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

For more information or to apply, contact editor Chris Rotar at crotar@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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mances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Oct. 31; 6 p.m. Sundays, except Oct. 30. Tickets: $28, theedgetheater.com, 303-232-0363.

Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, firstserved basis. Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org.