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School hoping it’ll get on track Elizabeth High facility is far past expected life

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Amber Isaac brought Cody, a 7-week-old alpaca who is believed to be possibly the smallest surviving alpaca ever born, to the Elizabeth Fiber Festival on Sept. 20. Isaac, who runs Silken Suri Alpaca Ranch in Castle Rock, said Cody weighed just 6 pounds, 13 ounces at three days old and is unsure exactly how much she weighed on her birthday. A typical alpaca weighs 15 to 20 pounds at birth, Isaac said. Cody is now 15 pounds and was seen running around Casey Jones Park with children.

Fiber folks in fine form

A variety of fiber-producing animals and the wares they yield were on display Sept. 20 and 21 at the Elizabeth Fiber Festival. Alpacas, llamas and other animals drew families and fiber fans of all kinds to Casey Jones Park for shopping at vendors’ booths, demonstrations, seminars and more. Some of the youngsters, of course, were just interested in petting the soft creatures they don’t get to see on a daily basis or maybe had never seen before. The distinctive humming sound made by alpacas provided a musical backdrop.

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The first couple lanes on the Elizabeth High School track are dangerous.

Cracks. Holes, some small, some large.

Patches of the burnt-orange rubber coming off the asphalt it should be securely connected to.

Coaches know which spots to avoid during practice and physical-education classes, but there just aren’t enough safe lanes to host a meet.

“When the building opened in 2000 it was really a crown jewel for us,” assistant principal and athletic director Chris Cline said. “We’re at a point now where each year we get new cracks and new pieces of rubber coming up, and I’m just worried if we don’t do something soon we’re not going to be looking at a resurface — we’re going to be looking at a whole redo, and I’m nervous about that.”

According to Cline, the rubber on a typical track last for about seven years.

“We’re going on our 15th year right now,” he said.

Budget cuts and lack of funds have put resurfacing the track on the back burner.

About $80,000 to $100,000 is needed to rehab and resurface the track.

“Like most districts, we have to make choices on budget, and we’ve had a downturn on budget, so the district really hasn’t had the money to replace it, but we keep asking,” Cline said.

The Elizabeth High Cardinal Club is working to raise money for the project, with the agreement that if they can raise $60,000, the district will chip in the additional $20,000 to meet the base goal of $80,000. So far, the group has raised about $16,000.

Cline said that while budget cuts haven’t forced the elimination of programs, sacrifices have been made by sports across the board, with most only being able to have one salaried coach per season.

“Every sport fundraises to maximize what they provide the kids,” Cline said. “In a small community like ours, it’s hard. We don’t have a huge business base. A lot of it is private fundraising, whether that be car washes or bake sales or Christmas tree Track continues on Page 15

ABOVE: Tom Balka shows off some of the alpaca scarves produced by Lavender Fields Alpacas, which he runs with his wife, Tsulan, in Elizabeth.

LEFT: Jewel, a 5-year-old alpaca, was definitely not camera shy during the fiber festival. Jewel’s owners are Marty and Julie Tompkins, owners of Tompkins Alpaca Pride in Black Forest.

According to Athletic Director Chris Cline, the track at Elizabeth High is ripped and separating from the asphalt in spots, making it too dangerous to host a meet. Photo

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Library home for amazing autumn Can you believe that fall is already here? Or that we got snow in September one day, and 70 degrees and sunshine the next? That’s fall in Colorado, and I love it!

The end of summer marks an end to one of our busiest times of year, since libraries encourage children and teens to participate in our summer reading program. This year we made a “bang” with our Fizz, Boom, Read weekly programs, where we investigated a variety of aspects of science through experiments and activities. Our final party involved making bubbles in all shapes and sizes. I think the staff and parents enjoyed the party as much as the kids!

Now that the school year has begun, your libraries offer a number of resources to help encourage learning and literacy outside of the classroom. Our librarians are always ready to recommend a good book for students to read, whether it’s for fun or to help fulfill a reading requirement

for school. (And really, both activities should be fun, if we find the right book!)

For preschool children, we have story times.

We also have some special programs targeted towards elementary-age students. At the Elizabeth Library, Wonderful Wednesdays return on the third Wednesday of the month. Our October session will feature rockets! The program will be held Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Call the library to reserve your spot.

The Kiowa Library will host a special discovery hour on seashells on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. Come dig for shells, examine a variety of shells, and celebrate shells! Students in third through fifth grade are encouraged to attend. Bring your favorite shell to share with the group, too.

Teens can join their peers on the third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. in Simla to discuss their favorite books, movies and more. Just what is discussed is determined by the teens who attend.

This year we are introducing a special program for grown-ups. During October and November, we encourage adults to read five books of their choosing. All you have to do is track on your reading log what type of book you read — adult fiction, downloadable e-book, or an audiobook, for example. Once you have completed the five books, turn in your log to receive an infuser water bottle. You will also be entered into a drawing for a gift

basket from Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. and a $50 Amazon gift card.

I love the changes to each new season, which bring with them new opportunities. Encourage your kids to stretch in new directions this fall with special activities at their local library!

Kari May lives in Elizabeth and is the director of the Elbert County Library District. She can be contacted through the library at director@elbertcountylibrary.org. The Elbert County Library District is an independent taxing entity created by a vote of the citizens in 2000 and serves all residents of Elbert County.

The District is funded primarily through a mill levy assessed on properties. Visit www.elbertcountylibrary.org for more information about the variety of information and resources available through your libraries.

Elk activity peaking at national park The days are growing shorter now, the nights a little cooler, and the aspen and underbrush are bursting into shades of red, yellow, orange and gold. There may even be a light dusting of snow in the high country.

It’s September, and for a few short weeks, thousands of visitors are attracted to this magical time in Colorado. It is also the time of the annual elk rut or breeding season, where the strongest bulls compete for the right to pass superior genes along to the next generation.

Bulls will gather cows into a harem which they must defend night and day from other bulls attempting to lure cows away. At times the action can be intense.

The countryside rings with the sounds of bugling elk, a sound or shrill of several octaves that once heard is not soon forgotten.

The larger bulls will posture themselves and display their majestic racks in an effort to attract more cows and intimidate rivals. The action peaks when a couple of mega bulls lock their massive racks in combat. The fighting can go on for quite some time until one bull overpowers the other. While these battles are serious, they rarely end in death.

One of the most popular elk viewing areas is Rocky Mountain National Park.

Within the national park, the Moraine Park and Horseshoe Park areas are favorites. It’s easy to spot the action — just watch traffic, often referred to as elk jams.

The Town of Estes Park also provides some great viewing, especially around the golf course and visitor center. Early to mid-mornings and again mid-afternoons to dusk are usually the most active times, but then you never know when a testosterone-crazed bull will spring into action.

For additional information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Information Office at 970-577-3701.

Tony Lane is an avid outdoorsman and wildlife photographer and the former police chief of Castle Rock.

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Museum given to CU Wildlife Experience is largest gift in institution’s history

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The Wildlife Experience museum has been given to the University of Colorado, marking the largest real estate donation in the institution’s 138-year history.

Located on Lincoln Avenue east of Interstate 25, the museum has been the site of the newly opened University of Colorado South Denver since August, but it was announced Sept. 11 that the building would be donated to the school by Dave and Gail Liniger to allow CU to expand its south metro presence.

Liniger is the chairman emeritus of The Wildlife Experience and co-founder of REMAX International Inc. The property, established in 2002, is valued at $40 million.

“Gail and I are making this gift to CU to provide more services and more value to our south Denver community,” Dave Liniger said in a news release. “The museum remains open, events will be held, and the public spaces will (still) be available for rental. The added value now is the easy access to a quality CU education right here in south Denver.”

The gift builds on the collaboration that began in April when The Wildlife Experience teamed with CU and converted 11,000 square feet of the 151,000-square-foot facility to classroom and lab space.

Regular museum operations are not expected to change drastically, said Lisa Douglas, the vice chancellor of the new facility.

Kathy Daly, who was named chief executive officer of The Wildlife Experience earlier this year, will stay on until the end of the year to help support a smooth transition, said Douglas, who will also continue to serve as associate vice chancellor for budget and finance at the University of Colorado DenverAnschutz Medical Campus.

CU Denver and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are offering the first classes at the facility and CU Denver will manage the facility on behalf of the university as operations move forward. Existing areas for museum programming could become shared space with the college, Douglas said.

There are also plans to renovate underused areas of the building, which means The

Wildlife Experience will no longer regularly host rotating exhibits that travel around the country.

Museum membership remains “a bit of a question” and The Wildlife Experience plans to offer pro-rated refunds for the portion of the year for which members have paid. However, CU wants to determine whether members want to continue supporting museum operations and retain their memberships.

A lot of the programming that the museum is famous for — the “Movie and a Martini” series and the annual Art & Ale Brew Fest, for example — will remain in place, and the ballroom will still be rented out for weddings and conferences. Educational programming for K-12 students will also continue, and the Extreme Screen iMax Theater will remain open to the public.

“The average person won’t see much of a change beyond the addition of the highereducation components,” said Douglas, who added that CU has license to use The Wildlife Experience name and will “continue to do so at this point.”

Many of the regular events will continue until the university has the opportunity to conduct a thorough review of what should be kept.

The museum’s nonprofit status will change and it will no longer qualify for SCFD funding. But the university is already looking into ways to replace the funding. While a few positions will be eliminated due to redundancy, Douglas expects most museum employees to find a role within the new structure.

“They have strong expertise and we really need that to continue to be a success,” Douglas said. “They’re being interviewed and we’re developing job descriptions right now.”

She said the lines between university and museum operations will “blur” but believes everyone will benefit from the collaboration.

In recognition of the Linigers’ generosity, the CU Board of Regents gave its approval to name the facility the Liniger Building at the University of Colorado South Denver.

“When the gift looked like it was starting to become a reality, it was just a thrilling thing to be a part of,” Douglas said.

“We’re having a good time seeing what the future holds.”

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COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES, DISTRICT 2

John Dorman Residence: Elizabeth Party: Independent Occupation: Retired Background: Retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer. Retired businessman with nearly 30 years in crisis management, which addresses everything from life safety, to preparedness, to recovery, and crisis communications.

Contact information: www.elbert4dorman. com/; john@elbert4dorman.com

ing to protect our nonrenewable water.

What will your top priority be if elected?

Elbert County has many challenges, but my top priority will be getting county finances fixed. We must stop wasteful spending, and enforce our bid and procurement policy for all contracts. Stop hiring expensive and unnecessary outside consultants. Eliminate unnecessary lawsuits.

Why are you seeking this office?

In the 14 years we’ve lived in Elbert County, we’ve watched the county deteriorate into a second-rate entity because of a string of commissioners who have insulated themselves from citizens, rejected accountability and transparency, and refused help from outside agencies. I simply could not sit back and do nothing.

What is one change that can make the county run more efficiently?

Staffing: We must ensure department heads are qualiDorman fied and performing to expectations and we must bring staffing up to appropriate levels. Qualified and adequate staff will also significantly curb the need for expensive outside consultants.

What makes you the best person for the job?

I have 30 years’ professional experience and success in budgeting, team building, gaining consensus across disparate groups, management, and leadership. For the past nine years, I have served on official citizens’ committees concerned with land use, oil and gas development, property rights, and seek-

What else should voters know about you?

We often hear candidates talk about “taking back” the government for a specified political party. I’m not interested in taking back anything. I will give government back to citizens, where it belongs, by forming Citizens Advisory Committees to ensure the issues and concerns of the citizens are heard.

Kelly Dore Residence: Elizabeth Party: Republican Occupation: Counselor, small business owner Background: I currently own a small business. I also support numerous charity organizations and am active in Elbert County with small businesses, Elizabeth schools and working with at-risk youth.

Contact information: www.KellyDore.com; Kelly@KellyDore.com; 720-491-1778 Why are you seeking this office?

Elbert County is blessed to have a strong foundation of country values and rural roots.

Protecting these traditions as we advance into the 21st century is paramount to the county’s success and the county needs a leader with a vision for the future while preserving our past.

What makes you the best person for the job?

I believe in solutions, not politics. I am the only candidate in this race that has a distinctive vision for the future of this county, which includes protecting our resources, building strong relationships, maximizing revenue and upholding the responsibilities we have as citizens in Elbert County.

What will your top priority be if elected?

Our county should have limited, yet effective government. I will assure that our resources are used in ways that benefit today’s needs while being mindful of tomorrow’s opportunities. I will fight to protect personal property rights while creating mutual and beneficial relationships with citizens and businesses within Elbert County.

What is one change that can make the county run more efficiently?

I will use a streamlined approach in the relationships between the county Dore government and citizens. This includes being responsive and fiscally prudent to meet the needs of the citizens and taking care of county obligations, but not intruding on the personal freedoms and lives of our citizens.

What else should voters know about you?

This is not a retirement job for me, or a job to supplement a pension, this is about doing what is best for the county now and into the future. I will be responsive to citizens, not beholden to personal agendas, and hold local listening tours regularly in every part of the county.

COUNTY ASSESSOR CANDIDATES

Billie Mills Residence: Kiowa Party: Republican Occupation: Incumbent Elbert County Assessor Background: Taken classes for: Abstract and Certification, Senior/Veterans Exemptions, Assessments, Title Conveyance, Severed Minerals, Sales Confirmation, Presenting Your Best Case, Property Classification, Ownership, Mapping, Professional Ethics, and three years of Assessment Law. Contact information: billie.mills593@ gmail.com; 303-842-7109 Why are you seeking this office?

As your county assessor, I began with a plan four years ago to update, upgrade and help lead Elbert County in a forward-thinking, yet fiscally responsible manner. While on target, I am proud to be a part of a dedicated team. I’m seeking to finish another term strong and continue serving Elbert County.

What makes you the best person for the job?

Experience says it all. Through my leadership and public awareness my staff and I have worked diligently to fulfill state statutes and bring customer service to a new level. I have successfully stayed within my budget each year. It is

with honesty, dedication and integrity that I represent the residents of Elbert County.

Jane A. Penley

What will your top priority be if elected?

During my administration, Elbert County has not failed a state audit. I will continue to make sure our county meets and exceeds Colorado State audits and reviews; keeping in mind the fairness of all the citizens of Elbert County.

Party: Independent

What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?

Most pressing at this time: Over the next four years, we will require a full appraisal of every existing property in our county. I have contracted an approved company that can guarantee to make this happen, while staying within Mills our budget for 2015.

What else should voters know about you?

I am a conservative Republican and resident of Elbert County of 49 years.

When not involved in my office, I am a pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother and volunteer with my church and the Republican Women of Elbert County. My husband, our children and I are Elizabeth High School graduates.

Residence: Elbert Occupation: District Manager Kiowa Conservation District; Mortgage Services Inspector Background: 11 years in the Elbert County Assessor’s Office 1998-2009; started as receptionist and ended as agricultural appraiser Contact information: elbert4penley. com; jtpenley@wildblue.net; 303-5179895 Why are you seeking this office?

I have thought about this often in the past two years and the answer isn’t a simple one. The strongest answer I have is the fact that I loved my years in the assessor’s office ... the people that I met and worked with were a huge part of my life and my heart and I want that relationship again for the residents of Elbert County.

What makes you the best person for the job?

Eleven years of working with two of the county’s best assessors, Karen Hart and Laura Forbes, and having a vast resource system ... always have knowledgeable folks to ask ...

I am not afraid of asking for advice.

What will your top priority be if elected?

Be available to the taxpayers of the county ... at all times ... and hire more staff so that sending $360,000 out of the county will not be an issue.

What is one change that can make the office you seek run more efficiently?

I will be in the field working as much as possible helping take some of the overwhelming load of work that the staff currently has ... in 2007 there were over 10 on staff now there are only five full-time employees ... and bringing a sense of cohesiveness Penley back ... we all will work for a common goal and that is to provide fair and equitable values to EACH and EVERY resident.

What else should voters know about you?

I am a Colorado native and have lived in Elbert County for almost 20 years. I have a varied background mostly in agriculture and animal husbandry, spending the majority of my life working with horses and/or cattle. Currently I am “Mom” to three dogs, one horse and a son who lives in Denver and loves offroad rally racing.

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If you want to get it, you’ve got to give it Before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us, and our spirit of giving will increase. We will think about the gifts that we will purchase, wrap, and give to our closest family members and friends, and we will think about giving through the many outreach programs, such as selecting a random person or family from a giving tree at church or at work.

It has been said that if we are feeling low or our morale is down, the best way to pick up our own spirits is to look for ways to help someone else. I know this works because I have practiced it many times myself. Anyone who has been financially blessed can easily write a check and make a donation, and believe me, the charities all need cash. But it is when we donate our time that we make a difference both for others and within ourselves.

I would like to accomplish two things in this week’s column. First, I want to introduce you to Elizabeth Billups. Elizabeth has a wonderful gift and mission in her heart to help others. She is the author of the book “The Carry Crew Concept: How to Build Crews to Carry People in Hard Times.” The book is remarkable, but her intent is even more incredible. I would like to share a little bit more about her concept through an article she has recently written, called “Help Yourself

by Helping Others”: There’s nothing quite like visiting a friend who can’t breathe, eat, walk or talk on his own to help you value your own life. I have a friend who suffered from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. I met him and his wife while he was at the early stages of this debilitating disease. Fortunately, they trusted me enough

to let me join them on their journey for the next five years until sadly he passed away.

During this time, I managed an amazing group of about 25 to 40 people who supported this couple and their two young kids by delivering meals, purchasing groceries, mowing the yard, cleaning the house and much more. People looking at my involvement in this family’s struggle may get the mistaken idea that it was I who was only helping them. When in reality, every encounter with them reminded me how healthy and lucky I was.

So like I said, people may think it was I who was helping them. But my family knows the truth. Experiencing this trauma alongside our friends was extremely difficult. But it was also an experience that reminded us daily that struggles that may seem insurmountable when looked at on their own were actually, by comparison with my friend’s struggle with ALS, small road bumps on the journey of real life. And thank God for the journey.

As you know, we truly could not appreciate the mountaintop views if we never traveled through the dark valleys.

If you know a family that needs support, whether it is a debilitating disease or illness,

Take steps to prepare for old age There is only one thing worse than talking about dying and that is getting old and sick.

Most of us are in denial that anything bad will ever happen to us. It seems easy to put off things that are not going to happen for a very long time, such as estate planning or elder care planning. Ironically, it is going to be easier and cheaper to plan now while you are thinking clearly for a time when you may not be able to make these decisions.

So now that summer is over and the holidays are months away, this is a good time to start mapping out what you would like to see happen with your care. Here is a checklist of items to work on to better plan for an optimum future: Review and update your estate plan.

Make sure your wills, powers of attorney and health-care agents are current. Consider if you and your spouse travel together or are of ill health, to have contingent names listed as well.

Imagine yourself in your 70s, 80s and 90s.

Where will you live and who will be available to assist you? Make plans accordingly, such as downsizing your house or making ar-

rangements to move closer to your children.

Identify what resources and goals you have. Do you have assets and income to support your lifestyle that may include paying for assistance from outside the family? Be careful to reserve some savings for the future.

Include your grown children or other relatives who could be responsible for you one day in your decisions. Make sure someone is aware of your financial holdings and what your wishes are so they can make good decisions on your behalf.

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or maybe just a hard-luck story of lengthy unemployment, you should read Elizabeth’s book, “The Carry Crew.”

The second way to feel good about yourself by helping others comes from the “We Don’t Waste” program. You can check them out online at www.wedontwaste.org.

Basically, the idea is to gather all the unused food and products from local cooperating providers, which is then distributed to local shelters and food banks for distribution. I have volunteered twice to collect the uneaten food from the sky boxes at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. A team of about 20 people assembled after the game and collected enough food for more than 5,000 servings. I was simply amazed at the aggregate collection of prime rib, roast beef, chicken, ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and desserts that were left behind. A special thank-you to Andrea and Bruce Kirchhoff and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church for all you do for this program.

Need a “pick-me-up”? Look for ways to help someone else and I can assure you that your talents and gifts will shine through and be greatly appreciated. I am also pretty sure that what you get in return will pale in comparison to what you actually give. I would love to hear all about the charities and missions you support at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we lift others up, it truly will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, and a strategic consultant, business and personal coach.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Fracking not as safe as it sounds

We have all heard about how harmless fracking will be; it will create many goodpaying, permanent jobs … the benefits are endless.

But here are facts the advocates don’t want you to know: Studies show that about 6 percent of the wells leak immediately, 60 percent over time. On Colorado’s Front Range, we have eight oil and gas inspectors and 4,000 wells in Weld County alone.

Also, fracking procedures are exempt from underground injection requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act through the “Halliburton Loophole.” And, according to the Colorado School of Public Heath, there is a direct link to birth defects in the brain and spinal cord for those living within a 10-mile proximity of gas wells when pregnant.

When the drilling process starts, methane is released into the atmosphere at a rate 100 to 1,000 times the limit on EPA standards during certain stages. Methane is 21 times more effective at trapping heat than CO2.

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Texting mom impaled by pole shares lesson Woman cited for crash at Elizabeth Middle School

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Every busy mom knows the frantic feeling of running late and the nagging need to multi-task to save valuable seconds. But if Christina Jahnz had it to do over again, she would have waited.

The Elizabeth resident and mother of two made international headlines for all the wrong reasons last month when she was impaled by a pole during an accident at Elizabeth Middle School. In the aftermath, Jahnz has chosen to share her story, fully admitting that the crash was a direct result of texting and driving. Her goal is to prevent others from making the same mistake, one that nearly cost Jahnz her life.

`10 seconds at most’

It started Aug. 27 with, predictably, a text message: Jahnz’s daughter had forgotten her saxophone. Jahnz, 35, was already running late for an appointment, but rushed down Highway 13 to deliver the instrument. She sent a voice text to the person with whom she was meeting to say she was going to be late, and pulled into the middle school parking lot. She checked for nearby cars and “looked down at the phone for 10 seconds at the most,” she said during a recent phone interview.

Her Honda Pilot then struck a concrete barrier at 15-20 mph, popped up, and landed awkwardly on the pole, which shot through the car’s undercarriage, missing any solid object that might have prevented it from spearing Jahnz’s leg. She was later told by an investigating officer that the pole passed through a small opening that allowed it to easily penetrate the vehicle.

Jahnz said she felt the impact, immediately cursed her “stupid” move, and had trouble breathing inside the cloud of white dust left by the deployment of her air bag.

She didn’t immediately realize that the pole had entered the bottom part of her thigh and exited through the top of her buttocks.

Instead, Jahnz says she “freaked out” because her phone had been launched from her hand and was out of reach, leaving her unable to call 911. She only knew she was pinned.

Calm during storm

A group of students returning from offcampus advanced-placement classes happened to arrive right after the accident and called for help.

Elizabeth Fire Protection District Chief T.J. Steck said when first responders re-

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others know how you wish to be cared for if you are sick or unable to communicate.

Be aware that average inflation factors published by the government or covered in your financial plan will not likely include the higher inflation costs of health care and elder care. Make sure you have assets or insurance to help offset these potential costs.

Clean up financial affairs, such as updating primary and contingent beneficiaries on all assets. Consolidate old 401(k)s and pre-tax IRAs so you can clearly see what you have and where the required minimum distribution (RMD) needs to come from.

Combine other assets titled the same way such as combining various mutual funds, stocks and bonds into a brokerage account to make it easy to manage or to settle as

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We all hear about the fracking fluid being “just sand and water; only 5 percent of the fluid are chemicals such as sodium (harmless salt).” What they don’t tell you is that hydrochloric acid, benzene, ethyl-benzene, xylene, strontium and many others present in that fluid are toxic and carcinogenic, and strontium is radioactive.

When you mix millions of gallons of water, which Colorado cannot afford to spare, 5 percent is thousands of gallons of toxic fluids. There are two choices as to what

alized what they were up against, they “changed gears a little bit and went into technical-rescue mode.”

“We train our firefighters to be ready for that curve ball, to think on their feet and be creative and innovative to get people out safely,” said Steck, who noted that the crew cut the car away from Jahnz.

In a fateful twist of irony, Elizabeth Fire completed training for impalement scenarios shortly before the accident.

After consulting with Jahnz to make sure she was feeling OK, the firefighters saw that the pole had passed through the bottom of her seat on the way in and the back of her seat on the way out. She stood on the floorboard with her free leg to avoid putting her full weight on the 3-inch-diameter pole.

Jahnz, a massage therapist, remembers the surreal sights looking like a scene from hospital-based TV dramas “Grey’s Anatomy” or “Chicago Fire,” and estimates it took 30 minutes to one hour for the firefighters to cut her out of the car. Surprisingly, Jahnz doesn’t remember being in any pain until the ambulance ride, which shifted her back and forth.

In spite of the injuries, Jahnz never stopped being a devoted mom. She insisted that a friend deliver the undamaged saxophone to her daughter, who was none the wiser to the accident until hours later. The AP students who came upon the gruesome scene were isolated from other students to prevent the spread of rumors and to enable administrators to tell Jahnz’s kids, one of whom goes to Elizabeth High School, about what happened.

The absence of pain was likely due to shock, but Jahnz was also calmed by a firefighter, who held her hand the entire time and cracked jokes.

Jahnz didn’t panic until she saw her husband at the hospital, where she apologized profusely for wrecking the car. They then joked about how her husband can really now “call me a pain in the” butt.

Inches from death

Jahnz underwent surgery at Parker Adventist Hospital and was released four days later. She is now walking and is expected to make a full recovery.

“If it had gone in any other direction, I could have died or been paralyzed or had internal damage,” she said. “It’s a miracle all the way around that it just hit that specific fatty part instead of something else.”

Jahnz was cited for careless driving and must appear in court in October.

The shock of the freak incident has sunk in more in the waning weeks than when the story was broadcast on “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America” and CNN. Jahnz thought the story would stay

An Elizabeth woman impaled by a pole during a car accident Aug. 27 is warning motorists about the dangers of texting and driving. Photo illustration

TEXTING BAN ENACTED IN 2009 Texting while driving is illegal in Colorado.

1, 2009.

Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signed HB 09-1094 into

Based on the language of the bill, fines for violating

law on June 1, 2009, banning the use of text messaging while driving, and banning all cell phone use by those under 18 who are operating a motor vehicle.

Ritter signed the bill in the Fort Collins home of Shelley

Forney, whose 9-year-old daughter Erica Forney, was killed by a texting driver. The law went into effect on Dec.

local, but her warning and the blacked-out photo showing her on a hospital bed went viral. Jahnz says she is glad she made the decision to put her story and face out there as an example, and got past the embarrassment factor particularly to reach teens. Her son is about to receive his driver’s permit.

Steck praised Jahnz’s willingness to share her story with the public.

“In firefighting, we share lessons we’ve learned with other fire departments, and those efforts are to make sure they don’t make the same mistakes,” he said. “She’s following a tradition we’ve done for years, so we applaud her for that.”

the texting law are $50 for the first offense and $100 thereafter.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Claire Levy, D-Boulder, and co-sponsored by Sen. Bob Bacon and Rep. Randy Fischer, both Fort Collins Democrats.

A large percentage of auto accidents within the Elizabeth Fire district occur because of distracted driving, Steck said.

Jahnz shudders to think about all of the people on the road who act like she did, texting on cell phones, eating or putting on makeup instead on concentrating on driving. She is extremely grateful that she didn’t kill herself or someone else for the sake of one text message.

“It’s not worth it. I could be dead and my kids would be without a mother and my husband without a wife and my mother without a daughter,” she said. “I could have waited the 50-100 yards and stopped.”

an estate. Many different statements can become confusing as you get older.

These items should give you a good start on planning on when someone else has to make decisions for you. It is crucial to meet with your advisers, including your estate attorney, tax planner and financial adviser.

Share this information with your loved ones to help them understand your wishes. Then enjoy the fact that you have taken the time to prepare for the best situation possible Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a five-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www. kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800.

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to do with the fracking fluid, once it has been used — drill it back into the ground to possibly permeate into our aquifers over the long term or store it on the surface in impoundment ponds, to allow the chemicals to evaporate into the atmosphere.

These unpleasant facts go with noise, overburdened roads (890-1,350 truck trips 24/7 to complete each well). As for permanent good-paying jobs, ask the folks in Grand Junction and the Western Slope where all their jobs have gone recently.

Fracking is the greatest threat to our air and quality of life. Setbacks are now at 500 feet. Stay tuned.

Gary Weaver Franktown

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September 25, 2014

Rivals differ on battle over gay marriage Coffman, Quick seek post of state attorney general

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Both Cynthia Coffman and Don Quick say their positions on how to handle gay-marriage court battles are in the best interest of same-sex couples who are seeking nuptials.

The two candidates for attorney general discussed gay marriage and other topics during recent, separate sitdown interviews with Colorado Community Media.

Coffman, a Republican deputy attorney general, and Quick, a Democrat and former Adams County district attorney, are locked in a key down-ticket race.

Coffman, who is married to U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, touts her experience in state government and knowledge of office operations as reasons for voters to support her candidacy.

For his part, Quick, a Wheat Ridge native, boasts of his record as Adams County DA, including his prosecution of government corruption among officials there.

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The race is one of the most closely watched attorney general’s races in the country, with millions of campaign dollars having come in from outside donors.

But, all of that aside, the race could come down to gay marriage.

“There is no constitutional defense for treating gay and lesbian couples differently,” Quick said. “There are no second-class citizens.”

But Coffman said Quick’s personal feelings about gay marriage have nothing to do with the role the attorney general plays in this issue.

“I have a personal opinion about the issue, which Coffman Quick I’m not going to share because to me, my personal opinion doesn’t matter,” she said.

Current Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican who is term-limited, has defended the state’s 2006 gay marriage ban in court battles that reached new heights over the summer.

In June, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals — which has jurisdiction over Colorado cases — ruled Utah’s gay marriage ban to be unconstitutional. However, the court stayed its decision, knowing that the case would ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.

The court’s stay didn’t stop the county clerk in Boulder from issuing same-sex marriage licenses. Shortly thereafter, a state district court judge in Adams County ruled in a separate case that Colorado’s gay marriage ban is also unconstitutional. That judge also issued a stay in the decision.

Despite calls from gay lawmakers and Gov. John Hickenlooper not to appeal the Adams County ruling, Suthers has taken the case to the Colorado Supreme Court.

And, along the way, Suthers has waged a court battle with the Boulder County Clerk’s Office in an effort to stop it from issuing more same-sex marriage licenses.

Most recently, Suthers led a group of 17 attorneys general asking the Supreme Court to take up arguments on same-sex marriage bans in Utah and Oklahoma.

Suthers’ approach scrutinized

Critics have said Suthers is delaying the inevitability of gay marriage.

But Coffman believes her boss is doing the right thing — and that she would follow his path on his handling of this issue.

Coffman said Suthers’ recent filing with the Supreme Court will end up fast-tracking the case toward a quicker resolution.

When asked if one could make the argument that Suthers’ handling of the case is actually in the best interest of gay couples, because it could get the issue to the Supreme Court more quickly, Coffman said, “Yes, absolutely.

I believe that.”

But Quick doesn’t see how continuing to fight against gay marriage in court is helping same-sex couples realize their dreams of marriage equality.

“I think for a large segment of society, not just gay and lesbian couples, but for people who have family members that are gay and lesbian couples,” it means they have to wait even longer, he said.

Quick dismisses arguments against gay marriage that have nothing to do with the Constitution, especially those that cite procreation as a reason to prevent gays from getting married.

“John Suthers hasn’t procreated in 30 years and I haven’t in over 20 years, but somehow I think our wives both think our marriages have value and they’re important,” Quick said.

But Coffman said that perhaps Quick doesn’t understand that the role of the Attorney General’s Office is to defend the state’s laws, regardless of whether he likes them. “(U.S. Attorney General) Eric Holder has been the poster child of picking and choosing what laws to defend,” she said. “I think he has violated his oath to defend the Constitution of the United States by picking and choosing. And to me, what Don is suggesting is the same thing: `I’m going to decide what is constitutional or not.’”

Coffman said Quick forgets that Suthers took heat from conservative groups when his office filed a discrimination complaint against a Lakewood baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.

Suthers’ office also defended the state’s recent Democrat-sponsored gun-control laws in a court battle this year.

Quick has also been critical of Suthers for joining several other attorneys general in opposing the Affordable Care Act’s birth-control mandate — the “Hobby Lobby” case that succeeded at the Supreme Court.

Quick said he “strongly believes that a woman should make her health care decisions.” But Coffman finds those arguments offensive.

“We have birth control available to women, abortion is available, and to consistently try to be deceptive and inflame women on those issues, I just think it’s politics. It’s irresponsible,” Coffman said.

But Quick thinks that Coffman is the one who doesn’t have a grip on what the job of attorney general is all about.

He believes that an attorney general has a duty to challenge a law if he or she “has grave doubts about constitutionality of the law.”

“I’ll defend laws whether I agree or disagree, but if there is an intentional targeting of a group denying them a fundamental right, then I will not defend that law,” he said.

Biden urges strength to stop domestic violence Vice president speaks at agency in Denver

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vvela@colorado communitymedia.com Vice President Joe Biden came to Denver on Sept. 19 to urge men to stand up against domestic violence, saying that men have “an absolute obligation to intervene when you see violence taking place.”

“That’s manhood,” the vice president said. “That’s being a man.”

Biden gave his passionate remarks prior to taking part in a round-table discussion on domestic violence at a Safehouse Denver office on Capitol Hill. The organization provides services and shelter for battered women.

Biden’s trip marks the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, which he spearheaded as a U.S. senator.

Biden recalled some pushback at the time of the legislation, saying that some used to consider domestic violence “a family matter.” The vice president thanked the press for covering that effort 20 years ago, saying the media was “the reason why we’ve been able to put a face on domestic violence.”

Biden’s remarks came just a couple of hours after National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized to fans for his handling of recent incidents involving domestic violence among league stars.

“I would respectfully suggest to you had what has gone on in the NFL in the last four weeks been reported in 1984, I doubt very much it would get the coverage it’s getting now,” Biden said, in a nod to the changing cultural attitudes toward domestic violence.

Biden was flanked by Denver May-

Domestic violence victim and advocate Rose Andom wipes away a tear as Vice President Joe Biden talks about domestic violence during a Sept. 19 visit to a women’s safehouse in Denver. Photo by Vic Vela or Michael Hancock and domesticviolence advocates and survivors.

Hancock — whose sister was shot 12 years as part of ongoing domestic violence suffered at the hands of her boyfriend — praised Biden’s work on the issue.

The mayor also touted the soonto-be built Rose Andom Center — named after a domestic violence survivor who sat next to the vice president — which will serve as a “onestop shop” for domestic-violence victims to receive care and services. The center will have on-site police, magistrates and child and pet care services.

“Our goal here today is to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in our community,” Hancock said.

Biden reminded the audience that violence isn’t unique to certain groups of people. He said that gays and lesbians are also victims, as are undocumented immigrant women, who may fear deportation by going to the police to report abuse.

And Biden urged college students

to step up whenever a violent act against a woman seems imminent.

“Turning away when you see a fraternity brother take an obviously, completely, thoroughly drunk young woman and head to his room, you have a moral obligation — you are a coward if you do not stop him,” Biden said.

Biden’s visit was also meant to call attention to a newly launched White House campaign that calls attention to domestic violence. The campaign, called “It’s on Us,” asks every man in America to sign an online pledge to intervene in incidents involving domestic violence.

Biden said one of the ways the society “wins” the fight against domestic violence is when men realize that certain actions are never acceptable. “(We win) when every young man in America knows there is not a single circumstance that exists that justifies any man in this room or this nation raising a hand to a woman, other than in self-defense,” he said.

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M E T R O Seniors Shay Piper and Aaron Stone were named Elizabeth’s homecoming queen and king Sept. 19 at halftime of the Cardinals’ 28-0 win over Englewood.

Stone scored two touchdowns in the second quarter before receiving the honor. For coverage on the game, turn to page 22. Photo by Ryan Boldrey

HOME IS WHERE THE FUN IS Elizabeth High School celebrated homecoming week Sept. 15-19. Each day, students dressed up in cosutmes based on a different theme, including “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Star Wars.” The week culminated the night of Sept. 19 with the Cardinals’ victory over Englewood on the football field and the crowning of the king and queen.

Elizabeth High School senior Aaron Stone, who was named king two nights later, is dressed up in a Chewbacca costume for “Star Wars Day” Sept. 17 during the school’s homecoming week. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

Staff Sgt. Wyatt Mayes, a 2002 Elizabeth graduate and Purple Heart recipient, is recognized with his family at halftime of the Cardinals’ homecoming win.

Mayes is holding his 2-year-old son Kash, while his wife Ellen holds their 4-year-old Kane. Photo by Ryan Boldrey

Elizabeth cheerleaders and the band wait for the start of the Sept. 19 homecoming game against Englewood. Photo by Ryan Boldrey

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10 Elbert County News

September 25, 2014

Photos document world of destruction Chinese process explored in Centennial exhibit

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @colorado communitymedia.com “Hope has two beautiful daughters — their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.”

— St. Augustine Shelly Au writes that he spent 17 years living in Asia. He has worked for a nonprofit organization where he has been drawn to tell stories of the people he met through photography, as well as organizing benefits for “less fortunate communities.”

Three recent years were spent documenting the destruction that resulted when rapid economic development was a primary Chinese goal. “In cities throughout China, countless buildings have been marked, in red, with an eight-stroke Chinese character pronounced `chai.’” It means destroy or take down.

He writes that his documentary collection of photos, on exhibit through September at Solid Grounds Coffee House, 6504 S. Broadway, Centennial, is “both a study of this merciless process and a meditation on the pain and anger of the millions of Chinese people it has displaced and dispossessed.” The people have a combination of resignation, hope and courage that allows them to persevere.

The exhibit opened on Sept. 15 with a gathering of people who heard opening commentary by Au and his wife, Amy, about their experiences. They then, with help from friends, divided the audience into small groups to walk through the exhibit, which is divided into five units: “Marked for Destruction,” “Life in Chaos,” “Life and Darkness,” “New Life Emerging” and “Beauty in Brokenness.”

At each stop, there were discussion questions for viewers: How did photos make them think or feel? How might they be inclined to respond? Do they think of a time when they were powerless to respond? What form does chaos take in your life right now? Are there colors you associate with chaos?

There are signs of hope in the section called “New Life Emerging,” with the ques-

“Sadness” is the title of this photograph by Shelly Au of a young Chinese girl as she visits a destroyed home, in Au’s exhibit, “Two Beautiful Daughters.” Photos by Shelly Au tion: “What stands out the most — signs of life or brokenness?”

The final grouping, “Beauty in Brokenness” looks more at pleasing patterns and textures that result from brokenness. “Are you more relieved or disturbed by the idea that brokenness is often paired with beauty?”

While the collection of 24 photos was lined up in the side room at Solid Grounds to facilitate discussion, the works will be individually hung around the coffee house through September, Au said.

See them as art and as penetrating social commentary.

Solid Grounds is open daily into the evening. One might enjoy a special coffee of tea while looking.

“Beauty of Shards” illustrates beauty in destruction in Shelly Au’s exhibit “Two Beautiful Daughters.”

“Thankful Sadness” by Shelly Au shows laundered clothes bravely flapping in front of a ruined building in Au’s exhibit, “Two Beautiful Daughters.”

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attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.

DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County

DOUGLAS-ELBERT COUNTY Music Teachers’ Association

Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is free for parties who have no

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 Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit volunteer

organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriffs Office.

As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriffs Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large.

Membership is open to anyone without a criminal record.

It meets the last Monday of the month at the Elbert County Sheriffs Office at 7 p.m. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse. html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

THE ELIZABETH Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food.

The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.

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have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

MYSTERY BOOK Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings.

Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504

Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org.

THE OUTBACK Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips.

You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appeciated.

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

SATURDAY GENEALOGY Fun meets at the Elbert Public Library at 1 p.m. on the seocnd Saturday of each month.

Beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts are invited to attend. The Elbert Public Library is in the Elbert School library at 24489 Main Street in Elbert. Call 303-648-3533 for more information.

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

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September 25, 2014

Castlewood to mark 50th anniversary Park adding 15 acres with help of donations

By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Castlewood Canyon State Park will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a birthday party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept.

27.

A birthday banquet is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.

There will be a barbecue lunch, various nature-themed activities and a small presentation about the park.

The event is free, but the Friends of Castlewood Canyon group will be accepting donations for the park.

“As Douglas County continues to grow, our No. 1 objective is to preserve and protect this area,” said Jason Trujillo, park manager. “Our park includes four different ecosystems and most of Colorado’s animals can be found here. We want to be a classroom in nature. ” Trujillo said the park hosts 3,000 to 4,000 students yearly, and the hope is that the number will grow as the park becomes more and more of an outdoor classroom.

“There’s nothing like the experience of being in nature,” he said. “Being so close to Denver, we want to continue to give families the tradition of coming out and spending a day in the park and being outside. It’s really a hidden gem.”

The park began as an 87-acre property deeded to the state by Lawrence P. Brown in 1961. The park was officially created in 1964 by the state Legislature.

Castlewood Canyon has grown to its present size by donations and arrangements with local landowners, some of whom have ties dating to the 1860s.

Friends of Castlewood Canyon was formed in 1997 to provide buffer space around the park.

In recent years, the advocacy group has shifted its focus to environmental edu-

‘The Voice’ Patty coming to Ranch Sandi Patty, known as “The Voice” of Christian music, will perform at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, at 7 p.m. Oct. 11. The program will include material from Patty’s Everlasting Tour, and she will join the 150-member St. Andrew choir in six songs, including some of her material and the standard “How Great Thou Art.” A representative from the Water4 project will speak. The project works to provide clean water for African and other Third World countries. Tickets are available at St. Andrew, st-andrew-umc. com: $18 advance, $25 day of concert.

Call for entries

Castlewood Canyon will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 27 with a public celebration. Courtesy photo cation and visitor experience enhancements.

In March 2014, the opportunity to add another piece of land to the park came about — a 15-acre parcel of land adjacent to the park, upon which sits the Kleinert homestead. The ranch was built in 1887 along the banks of the lake that burst through the canyon’s dam nearly five decades later.

The Friends of Castlewood Canyon have raised about $30,000 for the purchase of the “birthday gift” through various events and classes at the park.

“The money has been raised and we will be closing the deal for the property at the end of the month,” Trujillo said.

Now that the property will be within park boundaries, officials said more research will be done to learn about the lives and times of the homesteaders who lived there.

The land will first be used to provide emergency access to a portion of the park that was not very accessible.

The various structures on the property will be used for storage of maintenance and educational materials.

The Littleton Fine Arts Board invites Colorado artists to enter the 49th annual Own an Original Art Competition by going to callforentry.org. The deadline for entries is Oct. 17 and the exhibition will be Nov. 21 to Jan. 11 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. 303-795-3950.

Chamber music

Englewood Arts Presents opens its 2014-2015 Chamber Music Series at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 at Hampden Hall, in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. The first program, “Cellissimo,” will feature Silver Ainomae, Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s principal cellist, plus cellists Judith McIntyre Galecki, Thomas Heinrich, Kimberly Patterson and Danielle Guideri. Program TBA. Tickets: $15/$12, free under 18. At englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to concert.

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12 Elbert County News

September 25, 2014

Haunted Mines back for more spooks New themes this year to go along with added monsters

By Danny Summers

dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com For eight years, the Haunted Mines has been delivering scare-a-second fun for tens of thousands of visitors.

But this year’s attraction, which opened Sept. 19, may be the best Mines adventure yet.

“We changed one-third of the scenes and we’ve added some new monsters,” said Mines producer Steve Roscio. “We also have more things going on while customers are waiting in line to get in.”

Roscio and his staff of more than 100 volunteers worked tirelessly in the weeks leading up to the opening.

The Haunted Mines, which is built on the grounds of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry off of North Gate Road, may not be for every thrill seeker, according to Roscio.

“Last year we had 20,000 visitors, and about 13,500 went through the Mines,” Roscio said. “Once many of them got here a lot of them decided it was not for them

for a variety of reasons.”

One of the main themes this year involves the ghost of Jeremiah McDygut’s great grandson, Walter, who has claimed the mine. Together with evil carnival owner Owar Gritt (also a ghost who has returned to the Mines) they have hatched a sinister plan to lure innocent tourists to certain doom.

“I think people will really enjoy the interaction,” Roscio said. “We try to make the experience entertaining.”

It takes about 30 minutes to get through the Mines.

“But it really depends on how fast people can plow through the chain saws,” Roscio said.

Roscio added that among the new attractions this year is “Cyclops Dome.”

“It’s a 3D movie experience that will shake your bones and blow your mind,” he said. “I can’t tell you more than that. You’ll just have to see for yourself.”

Because the “haunt,” as Roscio calls it, has gained so much in popularity, extra days have been added to the schedule, as well as a streamlined reservation system for ticketing.

Ticket prices vary with the day and time chosen, but for those willing to contribute a little more, the Haunted Mines confers

Guests who dare to enter the Haunted Mines are sure to get a surprise ... or two or three. Courtesy photo

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Littleton artist, historian in spotlight Esquibel carves traditional religious figures

By Sonya Ellingboe

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sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Well before he retired from a federal job, Littleton’s Jose Raul Esquibel had established a second career as a santero (a creator of religious artwork) and historian — which he continues actively today. He considers himself an artist-educator, carves traditional wooden religious figures, and lectures about his work and the history and art of others as well.

On Sept. 27, he will begin a two-weekend engagement at the Denver Art Museum’s Sculpture Studio, demonstrating santo carving from noon to 3 p.m. (Also on Sept. 28 and Oct. 4-5.) It’s in the first floor of the Hamilton Building. He notes that admission is free on the first Saturday — Oct. 4.

About 15 of his finished santos will be on display in the studio during this period, he says.

For 21 years, Esquibel has been a Spanish-language guide at the DAM and he frequently conducts tours of the museum’s santo collection on the fourth floor of the North (Ponti) Building — as well as school tours for Spanish-speaking kids.

Esquibel is a Littleton native, with family roots in northern New Mexico. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Regis University and a master’s degree in Latin American history from Georgetown University. A number of years ago, he pursued graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

In past years, he has organized a number of area exhibits of santo art and lectured in conjunction with them, as well as at libraries including Littleton’s Bemis Library and Jefferson County’s Columbine branch. The depth of his scholarship is notable.

Also on Sept. 27, later in the afternoon, Esquibel will be honored in “Fab 54, Fall Family Festival,” a special community event at St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Churchat 6190 E. Quincy Ave. in Cherry Hills Village.

He is honored at the festival because he carved a 4-foottall bulto of San Gabriel for the Southwestern-style church in 1997, and it is recognizing its artists. (A bulto is a figure in the round, while a retablo is a flat, bas relief panel. Either is usually painted.)

St. Gabriel is the only intentionally Southwestern-style church in the Denver area and includes hand-carved doors, Esquibel said.

Fire Department, and more than a dozen military charities.

“We scare because we care,” Roscio said. “Scares are the key element of our haunt, but entertainment and charity are our real goals.”

For more information, go to www. hauntedmines.org.

VIP status and moves them to the head of the line.

Profits from ticket sales are expected to exceed $100,000, and 100 percent of those profits are returned.

Among the beneficiaries this year are the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Tri-Lakes Cares, Donald Wescott

Events

NETWORKING GROUP Hosts Event

ELIZABETH NETWORKING Group plans an event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Community Banks of Colorado. Heads Up Colorado will have a table and will be explaining their program, the Citizen Impact Committee will be selling food from their Gourmet Potato Bar and all funds will go towards benefiting Elizabeth Schools, and the event will be collecting school supply donations for our teachers and students. The Board of Education will also have a table as well as other local businesses. The event is open to the community.

FINANCIAL PRESENTATION ROB REIMAN WITH Edward Jones Investments is hosting a free educational presentation on long-term care as part of your retirement strategy from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Cassie Rice with Genworth Life Insurance Co. will be the guest speaker.

Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Sandy at 303-646-8871 or sandy. phelps@edwardjones.com. Seating is limited.

Artist Joseph Raul Esquibel, of Littleton, carves santo figures and lectures about them. He will demonstrate his skill in the Denver Art Museum’s Sculpture Studio on the next three Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Courtesy photo It has work by other noted santeros including Tomas Burch (Stations of the Cross); Horacio Valdez (large retablo of San Gabriel over the votive candles); and a retablo over the baptismal font by Sister Roberta Westrick.

The Sept. 27 event, from 3 to 6 p.m., is a fundraiser for the church, with an admission charge of $15. (Children under 10 free; free babysitting.)

In addition to meeting the artists, visitors may enjoy a children’s art workshop with painting and Native American crafts based on stories shared by storytellers, Southwestern finger foods and drinks and live musicians. For information, contact Anne Cosby, acosby10@comcast.net.

LIBRARY SHELL Program KIOWA LIBRARY presents a hands-on experience with seashells from 1-2 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26. Miss Denise will provide an assortment of seashells to examine, identify, and make shell impressions. Participants can also dig for shells.

Kids are encouraged to bring their own shell to share with the group. This is a program for children in third grade and older. Contact the Kiowa Library for more information, 303-621-2111. Go to www.elbertcountylibrary.org.

THE OUTBACK Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress. tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated.

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS THE CONSERVATIVE Breakfast Association of Elbert County offers a scholarship for the spring 2015 school semester. The applicant and/or applicant’s guardian must be a legal resident of Elbert County. Applicant must attend an accredited college or trade school in Colorado or a state that has reciprocity with Colorado.

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen and will need to complete an application providing information that will be used by the Conservative Breakfast Scholarship Committee for evaluation. Application deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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ional @coloradocommunitymedia.com 7:30 t., The victory bell sounded loud and fireeaker. works lit the night sky, but not before Elizay. beth lit up the field, trouncing visiting Englewood, 28-0, to open league play with a resounding homecoming win on Sept. 19.

For senior Aaron Stone, the night was -2 p.m. “just all-around special.” s to shells. How else is someone that scores a pair of s a touchdowns and gets named homecoming r more king on the same night supposed to feel?

“I’ve never been nominated for king or anything before, so that was special in itough self,” said Stone, who helped his team to a esidents 21-0 halftime lead with an 18-yard touchomical down reception from Willie Weber and a , 3-yard scoring run before he got crowned.

-0208 Stone, who hadn’t lined up at running express. back in the Cardinals’ first three games, ran s are the ball three times for 19 yards and caught two other balls for 31 more yards.

“We definitely wanted it pretty bad,” he said.

“The last two games (we lost) were on, both pretty close games … so just being able to come back and win in front of the Oct. home crowd was big.”

The Cardinals, now 2-0 at home, stand 2-2 on the season and 1-0 in league play.

Things will get tougher Sept. 26 when they play host to the No. 1-ranked team in Class 3A in league foe Lutheran (4-0, 1-0 Colorado 7). The Lions are fresh off a 55-0 road win o the over Fort Lupton to open league play. eaders. “We played a solid game for homecoming but we made a lot of mistakes and we have a lot of things we have to fix for next week if we are going to compete with Lue, Eliza- theran,” Elizabeth coach Chris Cline said. .org. “It’s a good start (in league play) but now we can really turn our focus to Lutheran and see if we can compete with one of the better olar- teams in the state. We’ll see what we have guard- next week.” redited The Cardinals will likely need another ado. big game from senior running back Rob on Leonard, who chewed up the Pirates’ deolarship fense all night long, carrying the ball 19 t. 15. times for 218 yards and a pair of bookend mail touchdowns.

“He does a good job,” Cline said of Leon-

Elizabeth finds pay dirt for the first time in a 28-0 win over Englewood Sept. 19 as Rob Leonard, center, pushes through a pile of four Pirate defenders for the score.

LEFT: Englewood had a tough time bringing down Rob Leonard all night long as the Elizabeth senior rushed for 218 yards on 19 carries. ABOVE: Elizabeth senior Jacob Burgett (foreground) gets a chest bump from a teammate after his name gets announced prior to the start of the Cardinals’ 28-0 homecoming win. ard. “He just hits the hole hard. He gets in there and he just hides, he’s hard to find.

He gets low. And he’s just done that for us all year, he’s our workhorse … He’s able to explode through the hole and I’m just really proud of Rob. He’s just a hard-working good kid who we can really rely on.”

Leonard’s first score of the night came on a fourth and goal from the 1-yard line to give the Cardinals a 7-0 lead with 2:51 re-

maining in the opening quarter.

After an interception in the end zone

by Tyler Curtis squelched Englewood’s only scoring threat of the night early in the fourth quarter, Leonard took over, carrying the ball on eight of Elizabeth’s nine plays from scrimmage for 78 yards, before capping the Cardinals’ 93-yard drive with a 10yard score up the middle.

Leonard tipped his hat to his offensive

line after game, before talking about how much it meant to open league play with a homecoming win.

“They were great,” he said of the line, “they gave me huge holes all night long and the coaches just kept feeding me the ball. I loved it.

“As a senior, it’s just great (winning homecoming). It makes you feel so happy.”

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Elizabeth suffers tough loss to Kennedy Cardinals soccer team has eyes on league play

By Scott Stocker

Special to Colorado Community Media

The Elizabeth soccer team knew it was in for a tough game on Sept. 13 playing against undefeated Kennedy at All-City Field in Denver. And that’s how it turned out.

Kennedy defeated Elizabeth 5-0, but the game was closer than the score indicated.

The Cardinals, coached by Trevor Griffin, dropped to 1-6, the sixth straight loss following a season-opening victory against COUPON FOR $1 OFF ADMISSION Machebeuf, 5-1.

Kennedy, coached by Bari Abuhadema, improved to 6-0 with the victory over Elizabeth. It has been a season in which the TH Commanders have only allowed six goals to be scored against them while scoring a season total of 31.

Ali Khouadir and Jose Polar each scored two goals for Kennedy while Alejandro Alaniz scored the fifth goal, which was unassisted.

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Khouadir had the first two goals for “Kennedy’s first goal really impacted us Kennedy. With the help of an assist from and it was a key for them and a wake-up Martin Riedel, he scored what would be call for us,” Eddy said. “We’re going to have considered the game-winner with 38 min- to make use of what we learned here today utes, 18 seconds left in the first half. With and continue to work on overall improve25:24 left in the half, he tallied his second ment. The score just doesn’t indicate what goal off an assist from Kevin Martinez. a good effort we really had.”

“Overall it was a good performance,” Polar scored his second goal with 22:09 Khouadir said. “We did have a few bad left in the game via an assist from Jorge passes, but our defense certainly made the Cantor, leading to Kennedy’s 4-0 lead. difference tonight, as well. We’re still un“Elizabeth had good contact with us, beaten and we just want to go out and try and it is games like this that are going to our best. We’re off to a good start and we make us tough in practice,” Polar said. just want to keep it going.”

“Anything can happen out there and you Kennedy went ahead 3-0 with 11:48 left just can’t take anything for granted. We just in the half on a header by Polar, assisted want to play our hearts out and have fun. again by Martinez.

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Elizabeth’s Logan Blakeslee and Griffin “Today we had a lot of good effort thought it was a pretty solid effort by the against a team that is undefeated,” Eddy Cardinals despite the final score.

TH TH “We put ourselves in the hole early,” said. “We have the potential to have a good season and, I think, a potential for a league Blakeslee said. “We had a lot of good opchampionship. Our concentration is a lot portunities out there, but we didn’t make better, but we did lose some of it out there good use of them. Every day we are getting on the field today. better and I think league will be tough, but

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It was a disappointing loss by Elizabeth, but coach Griffin still has a lot of good thoughts about his team and its chances for the remainder of the season.

“We did have a number of chances today, but we just were not able to finish off,” Griffin said. “They are a good and talented team and it was frustrating. We just want to stay positive and work hard for our conference games.

“It will be good to get the preseason games out of the way, and hopefully we can win conference,” Griffin continued.

“That’s certainly our goal. There are just no easy games in this sport. But again, the boys played hard today, never letting up.”

Abuhadema also hopes Kennedy will keep going strong.

“Elizabeth certainly had its opportunities,” Abuhadema said. “The last time we played them at Elizabeth they were tough.

Our guys are just getting better today, but we are not there yet. We just want to continue to build on our potential and our confidence as league starts. It going to be tough, but I think the boys are getting ready for a good stretch.”

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The Elizabeth volleyball team improved to 5-2 earlier this month with a pair of 3-0 victories against Skyview and Alameda.

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Simla defeated Evangelical Christian 3-2 on Sept. 9, and it was a come-frombehind effort. The Cubs lost the first two games, 25-22 and 26-24. But they found the right format the rest of the way, winning the next three games, 25-18, 25-11, 15-11. They then beat Peyton 25-9, 25-21, 25-13 on Sept. 12.

Michaela Sielaff and Jerraldawn Rector each had 13 kills against ECA. Rector also was able to serve five aces for the winners.

Kayla Sadorus led ECA with 14 kills.

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Women writers gather in Golden

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Organization now has hundreds of members

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Twenty years ago, a group of women writers decided they wanted a formal organization that allowed them to meet kindred spirits and hone their craft. Among them were Sandra Dallas, Jerrie Hurd, Margaret Coel, (the late) Sybil Downing and Corrine Brown.

They formed Women Writing the West, which now has about 340 members, including five or six international members. They write in many genres: fiction, nonfiction (both creative and scholarly), poetry, short stories and children’s books, and they celebrate with annual educational conferences and awards.

Several south metro area writers have been involved with planning the upcoming October conference in Golden: Joyce Lohse of Centennial, Linda Wommack of Littleton and Christie Wright of Highlands Ranch (a recent speaker at Littleton’s Bemis Library). They began planning a year ago and meet monthly with others from places such as Salida, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and north Denver.

Wright and Wommack also belong to the Wild West History Association. Wommack is a Littleton native, while Wright, a former probation officer, moved to Colorado nine years ago to be near her kids. Her former profession helps her write about court language “and bad guys.” Lohse moved to the area in 1974 and writes biographies of Colorado historical characters. She is active in the Columbine Historical and Genealogical Society and will be its next president.

The 2014 conference is expanded by a day to become a four-day event, beginning with registration and pre-conference events at the Table Mountain Inn on Oct. 16.

An Oct. 16 evening reception is planned at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden. At the reception, a quilt, created with blocks members have stitched, will be presented to the museum.

Oct. 17-18 sessions will be held at the Golden Hotel, with several presentation given simultaneously, such as: “Today’s Trends in Publishing and Directions for Tomorrow”; “My Journey With the Arapahos” by Coel, who has published numerous mysteries set on the Wind River Reservation; “Getting to Know WWW” for new members; “Characters in Corsets: How to incorporate Fashion in Your Writing”; and much more.

On Oct. 17, at lunch, The LAURA Awards for short stories will be given. At 5 p.m. that day, a special film showing of “The Cherokee Word for Water” will be screened at the American Mountaineering Center, with subject Wilma Mankiller in attendance.

Informative sessions continue on Oct. 18, framing a Founders Luncheon, and that evening, the top spot WILLA Award will be announced, with Sandra Dallas as keynote speaker.

A bookstore with members’ titles will be open in the Golden Hotel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17-18. The conference will end with a festive High Tea at the elegant Briarwood Inn on the morning of Oct. 19. Costumes are suggested for this event and the Oct. 18 evening banquet. Corinne Brown will speak on Oct. 19 about “Five Early Colorado Women Who Made a Difference.”

Registration is closed for this year’s conference, although the bookstore at the Golden Hotel is open to the public on Oct. 18, and the Oct. 16 evening reception at the Quilt Museum is also open to the public.

The planners hope prospective members will consult the WWW website: WomenWritingtheWest.org, and consider membership. There are quarterly meetings held in the Denver area, Wommack said.

Next year’s conference will be in Bend, Ore.

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sales, everybody is doing something to raise that money.”

A shrinking budget hasn’t seemed to hurt EHS on the field, with program bests coming in volleyball, girls basketball and football in recent years.

“Even over this budget-cutting time, our performances have been really good,” Cline said.

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When the school may be in a position to rehab the track will depend entirely on when it can raise the needed money.

According to Cline, it would take about three weeks with good weather to resurface the track and would most likely be done over the summer.

“The nice part is, the kids have been very classy, very understanding. They’re frustrated, but they see it. They see where we are with the track.”, Cline said. “I think they’re disappointed to not be able to have a home meet. I think that’s a big thing to them.”

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Baby Boomers Benefit From Knee Arthritis Treatments Their Parents Could Only Dream About Cutting-Edge Treatments and Technology Are Helping Knee Arthritis Sufferers Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery and Stay Active In Their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s

If you would like to discover a safe and effective medical treatment for knee arthritis pain and stiffness that has already helped thousands just like you, this will be the most important information you ever read.

Here is why: Back in 2010, a medical clinic in Colorado Springs, CO named Osteo Relief Institute did something that would change the lives of thousands and thousands of people.

They developed a knee arthritis treatment program specifically designed for the knee arthritis sufferers who not only want to relieve pain and stiffness... but also want to stay active.

As patients got results... the word spread like wildfire. Now the clinic receivesan overwhelming number of new patient inquiries per

month. It seems like every knee arthritis sufferer in the area wants this treatment. Some travel as many as 3 hours to be treated by the experts at Osteo Relief Institute.

But here’s where the story gets really good... for YOU Because they knew how frustrating knee arthritis is and how life changing relieving their pain was... many patients wanted to share their story with others.

That’s why they are willing to travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and tell their stories for a special documentary being made about Osteo Relief Institute and their knee pain treatment methods.

Patients like William La S. flew to Florida and told how he couldn’t play golf due to arthritis pain - and now after

“ I wish I had known this 5 years ago...”

“ I just thank God for this treatment”

“I’ve had trouble with my knee walking. I’m a golfer and want to play golf but I couldn’t. I made the call and went down [to the Osteo Relief Institute] and it’s the best thing I ever did. It’s just – now I can play golf, I can walk, I can climb stairs, I can do things I did many years ago”.

“It’s the smartest thing I ever did. Since I’ve been going to Osteo Relief for my knees I don’t take any pills, I take no over the counter medication...”

“This is a good alternative to surgery. I am so glad I went. I’m so confident I feel so good about it and I recommend it to everybody.” “Call up Osteo Relief. What have you got to lose. Have them check it out and they may help you.”

“I wish I had known this five years ago.”

“I really, couldn’t hardly walk.

They wanted to replace both my knees, and I did not want both my knees replaced.”

“Since I had the treatment I had been able to walk, I was able to walk up the steps. I was able to bend my knee and I’m able to shop in the supermarket with the carriage, which I was never able to do all the time - now I’m able to walk down the street and able to walk in the park.

I’m able to even lift things and go up the steps which is a miracle. I just thank God for the treatment.”

“It made me feel like a new woman. It was amazing.” ”I can’t thank that doctor and staff enough for what they had done for me. I would tell anyone who has gone through what I have to take the step.” ”I wish I’d known about this option years ago.”

William La S.

Shirley S.

treatment, “It’s the best thing I ever did.

It’s just - now I can play golf, I can walk, I can climb stairs, I can do things I did many years ago.”

And then there is Shirley S. who could barely walk and was facing total knee replacement in both How It Works: Advanced medical technology has knees and after treat- now made it possible to safely relieve knee arthritis ment said, “I just pain for many. thank God for the When you have knee arthritis, the natural lubricating fluids in treatment... It made your knee “dry up.” This causes abnormal friction. Bones rub me feel like a new against each other, leading to stiffness, pain and eventually woman.” total joint destruction. This treatment works so well because Are These Result a special lubricating gel is put directly into the arthritis joint...

Instantly allowing the joint to glide more smoothly. Imagine Typical? putting oil on a rusty door hinge. Osteo Relief uses state-ofLet’s be very clear about this: this the-art digital imaging to see inside the knee joint to make sure the FDA-Approved lubricating gel medicine is placed is not a “miracle precisely where you need it to get the best possible results. cure” for arthritis.

This is a real medianyone) who gets this prom- ising treatment a cal treatment that has worked very well for treatment is going to get try.

That’s why they are thousands and thousands the same results others have gotten. offering a no-risk, noof people.

As with all medical obligation knee screenBut we are not sugtreatments the response ing designed specifically gesting that everyone (or is individual. And no one to see if this treatment can say what your remight help you. sponse to treatment will But the biggest probbe. lem is keeping up with But we can say with the overwhelming de100% accuracy that mand. That’s why they countless people have have had to limit the lessened or even eliminumber of screenings per nated their pain - and month. The good news gotten their active lives is, if you call 719-323back after this treatment. 6612 within the next 2 And that is en- tirely days - you are guaranpossible for you, too. teed a screening.

And that’s why people from all over the area are “The treatment was wonflocking to Osteo Rederful” lief Institute to give this “Five years ago I had knee surgery, had a replacement, and I was not happy with it.

The therapy was painful and I’m still numb on one side and you can’t – you cannot kneel on your knee once you have that done.”

“I was not sleeping at night, my leg was pounding, I knew it was getting near the point where it was a knee replacement or find something new.”

“The first treatment I felt great and each treatment for the five weeks that followed it became better and better. I mean I was going out dancing. I have grand kids, I play with them, I run with them. I volunteer and... do playtime with little children and you know it’s picking up toys and I volunteer at a nursing home.

So I’m walking around, I take animals to the nursing home, so I’m walking the different floors and I have no problem – no problem whatsoever.”

Karen R.

***While OsteoRelief cannot say results like this are typical, we can say they are possible. Every patient is individual and results vary. Last names witheld for privacy.

Non-Surgical Spine Pain, Neuropathy, And Joint Arthritis Treatment

How To Guarantee You Get A No-Risk, No-Obligation Knee Screening The popularity of this treatment is amazing. Osteo Relief Institute receives an overwhelming number of new patient inquires every month.

But because this is real medical treatment - it is not for everyone. That’s why the experts have set-up a quick and easy NoRisk screen- ing visit.

This screening will help determine if you are a candidate for further examination and treatment.

This screening is offered without any obligation what-soever, and you will get all of your questions

an- swered and find out if this treatment is for you with zero risk. Just call 719323-6612. “l’d like a No-Obligation knee screening.” They will take care of everything.

Due to overwhelming demand, spots are limited - but if you call in the next 2 days, Osteo Relief guarantees you will get your screening.

This treatment is covered by most insurance and Medicare. If you have knee arthritis pain -call now to see if you can get help.