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Otis Bank celebrates 100 years VOL. 16 ISSUE 24

The Northstar Bank of Otis will host a BBQ on Thusday between 11:30 and 1:00 to celebrate 100-years of serving our customers and the Town of Otis. Photo L to R- Linda Perry, Hugo Villa, Mae Eskew, Bobbi Reynolds, Mitch Kendrick and Amber Stivers. Story Page 2. Photo by Jerry Patterson.

Weeky Weather Report.............................P2 Trivia...........................................................P4 Under the Wire by Gary Hodgson............P 4 Veterans stories.......................................P16 Out & About/with Clara, Lois & Tish......P 19 Horoscope................................................P20 Legals.......................................................P22 Trivia Answers..........................................P23 Classifieds.................... ...........................P23

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Schemmel speaks at First Baptist

Jerry Schemmel Radio Sports Announcer Photo by Jerry Patteson by Jerry Patterson KOA sports announcer Jerry Schemmel spoke Monday night at the First Baptist Church in Otis. Schemmel found time in his busy schedule to slip away and share his message on Jesus Christ. On July 19, 1989, Schemmel boarded United Airlines flight 232, originating in Denver and bound for Chicago. An in-flight engine explosion crippled and forced the plane to crash-land in Sioux City, Iowa, killing 112 of the 296 onboard. Schemmel, the author of “Chosen to Live” shared his 10-month experience after the crash and how he come to accept Jesus Christ as his savior. The crowd was smaller than expected, but Schemmel said he enjoyed speaking to small crowds. After he’d finished he fielded question from the audience. Pastor Paul Livingston closed the evening with a prayer. Dessert was served after the program.

Otis’ tough dog ordiances-lack judical enforcement Y-W Electric announces agreement to purchase 21st Century

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Larger crowd than expected for forum.........Page 8 HAPPY FATHERS DAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 19

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Bank celebrating 100 years!! June 14, 2016 Page 2

Mitch Kendrick, Senior Vice-President of the Otis Northstar Bank and the employees, ask that you join them for lunch this Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at its location at 102 North Washington St. The bank is celebrating its 100-year ties to the Otis community. The bank moved to its present location in March 1968. Before that it was located just across the street, at 102 South Washington. The First National Bank of Otis was originally established as the Otis State Bank in 1910. The Otis State Bank was originally chartered by Chalkey and

Asher Wilson. In 1911, the Wilson’s sold the bank to M.B. Holland, Pat Sullivan and T.J Sullivan. The bank was reorganized on May 9, 1916 as the First National Bank of Otis. Over the next 75-year’s the First National Bank of Otis would change owners and directors several times, but continued to serve the Otis Community. In March of 1992 Washington County Investment Company purchased the First National Bank of Otis. The bank’s name changed to the Otis Community Bank. In August 2013, Northstar Bank purchased the Otis Community Bank. Two current employees have

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ties to all three names. Both Mae Eskew and Linda Perry worked for the First National Bank of Otis, The Community Bank of Otis and now Northstar Bank. “Even though my part in the 100 years of bank history in Otis has been brief, it is certainly a privilege to be here as we celebrate 100 years of serving our customers and the community of Otis. We have such an excellent, loyal customer base, many of the Otis bank customers are generational,” said Mitch Kendrick. “100 years of continuous bank service in small towns like Otis is becoming rarer, as banks continue to merge and create efficiency’s that too often include closing branch locations. Northstar Bank is committed to the communities we serve, Otis is a strong and valued location that Northstar Bank is very thankful to have. We look forward to many more years of serving our customers and the community of Otis!”

Town has ordinance against dangerous dogs - but lacks judicial backing

By Jerry Patterson The town of Otis has an ordinance in place to protect its citizens from dangerous dogs, but lacks the judicial enforcement of the ordinance. The unwillingness of the judge to uphold the law to its fullest intent (protect the citizens) hamstrings the towns ability to adequately protects its citizens. Time and time again repeat offenders maneuver around and between court orders and fines; leaving the town responsible to pick up the town’s attorney’s fees and the cost of the Judge. Ordinance No. 176 defines a dangerous dog as any dog with known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, unprovoked, to cause injury to or otherwise endanger the safety of humans or other domestic animals. The Town of Otis requires that a dangerous dog or poten-

Otis Senior Center meal this coming Monday You are invited to The Otis Senior Center meal on Monday, June 20, at the Otis Senior Center on main street. This month the menu will be serving Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy. They ask

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that you bring a salad or dessert and if you are unable to do that, they will gladly accept a monetary donation. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and friendly fellowship.

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tially dangerous dog, within the town limits have a certificate of registration. To register a dog, the owner of the dog must first show proof and comply with the following requirements: Must have a secured enclosure to confine the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog; Must post a clearly visible warning sign; Must provide an insurance policy or certificate of insurance for at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00); Must carry liability insurance in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) covering any damage or injury; In addition to having the certification registration for a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog the owner must muzzle the dog anytime it outside its proper enclosure and be restrained by a substantial chain or leash and is

The OVFD will be flushing fire hydrants over the next few weeks on Thursday evenings and/or Saturdays under physical restraint of a responsible person. The animal-control officer or any police officer is authorized to immediately confiscate a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog when the dog owner fails to comply with Ordinance No 176.

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Y-W Electric Association, Inc. Announces Plans To Update Akron Headquarters Akron, CO – Y-W Electric Association, Inc. has announced an agreement to purchase property for a future upgrade and change of location for the Akron Headquarters. The Y-W Electric Board of directors has been evaluating the most economical long term solution to upgrade and improve the Cooperative’s operations and facilities for the past few years. One major struggle that has been prevalent is the constrained size of our current location. As a step forward, Y-W Electric has agreed to purchase the Akron location of 21st Century Equipment LLC. This site purchase is a great opportunity for the cooperative to acquire a site that has existing facilities and a lo-

cation that meets our needs, has expansion potential and brings the most long term value to the members of the cooperative. Additions and modifications will be made to the existing facility before the move is made to the new site. This new location will be more efficient for Y-W Electric operationally. The new property will allow room for all of the cooperative’s equipment and supplies to be placed on one location instead of several locations around Akron. This will significantly cut down the time required for our crews to gather supplies for daily jobs. Y-W Electric has been at the current location on Main Ave. in Akron since 1954.

Since that time the headquarters building has been upgraded and more square footage has been added. As technological advances have progressed, the current location has been problematic to upgrade to current standards. The 1954 architecture and building practices do not lend themselves well to keeping pace with the com-

puter age and other modern business practices. The new location will be conveniently located just off of Hwy 34 on the east edge of Akron. Our goal is to maintain the level of service that our members have enjoyed for over 70 years but be more efficient and modern while doing business.

Healthcare Consumers Get Little Help Resolving Complaints By Trudy Lieberman, Rural Health News Service

Who protects consumers of healthcare?

THINKING ABOUT HEALTH

Two recent emails from readers got me thinking about that question. I don’t mean consumers in their role as patients whose medical well-being is looked after

Akron Boy Scouts help out with flags on Memorial Day in Otis

Front row left to right Robert Walker, Xavier Sines, Justin Cornejo, Jackson Filla, Clint Walker, back row left to right, Devon Gaines, Tyler Stoffels, Derek Knutzen, Colby Dracon, Keylan Dracon, Scout Master Cliff Stoffels. Photo by Jerry Patterson The Akron Boy Scout Troop 27, under the direction of of leader Cliff Stoffels, came down to help put up flags on memorial Day in Otis at the Otis Cemetery. Thank you Akron Boy Scouts!

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AKRON CLINIC PATIENT ADVISORY BOARD

The Akron Clinic is starting a volunteer Patient Advisory Board. The first goal as a Board is to explore tools and resources to educate the community about decreasing cardiovascular disease. As a member, you will also have the opportunity to discuss ways to improve our clinic services. There is a short application available at the Clinic, that you will need to return to the Clinic by June the 30th. The selected applicants must be able to commit to monthly meetings for a 12 month term. This program is funded by the Agency for Health Research and Quality, and is working in partnership with High Plains Research Network, Colorado Rural Health Center, and University of Colorado Denver Department of Family Medicine. If you have any questions, call Judy Price at (970) 345-4887. by state medical boards and health departments that police doctors and hospitals. Those organizations don’t always do a perfect job protecting patients from harm, but at least they are in place. But who protects patients when things go wrong on healthcare’s financial side? What happens when you receive a bill you didn’t expect and can’t afford to pay? What happens when insurers send unintelligible explanations of benefits you can’t understand? What about questionable loan arrangements to avoid medical bankruptcy? Consumers of healthcare are pretty much on their own. From the 1960s though the 1980s when people complained, they got action from consumer organizations, government and even businesses that set up depart-

ments to handle complaints. That consumer movement is now but a flicker. “We don’t have as many public-interest minded regulators, and officials who try to grab these issues by the horns and deal with them,” says Chuck Bell, director of programs for Consumers Union. The emails I received show that although it’s an uphill battle to get redress, fighting back as an individual can get attention and may ultimately lead to better protections for everyone. John Rutledge, a retiree, got snared in Medicare’s threeday rule by a hospital near his hometown Wheaton, Illinois. At the end of March he took his wife, who was having breathing problems, to the hospital where she was Continued on page 21

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Brandon ranked second in High Snickers attends the Otis Dog and Cat Clinic School State Finals Rodeo

Left- Jerry Patterson holding Snickers while Vet. Clint Johnson gives her her shots. Jaylin Weber standing by to help grandpa Jerry Photo by Cheryl There was a light turnout for the Dog and Cat clinic held at Otis Ambulance Building last Saturday, just 16 animals were licensed.

Clay Brandon, 2016 senior, is headed to the Nebraska High School Rodeo State Finals from June 15-18. Currently Clay is currently ranked 2nd. Finals will be held in Hastings. Brandon rides saddle Broncs. Clay is the son of Justin and Rochelle Brandon. Courtesy Photo

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TREES AND CRAWDADS When is the best time to plant a tree? The correct answer is supposed to be last year. After a recent adventure Sue and I had, that answer is wrong. The cor-

Trivia Questions

1. What county’s name is abbreviated C.SS.R.? 2. Who was said to float like a butterfly, sting like a bee? 3. Which is colder, the North or the South Pole? 4. Who was the first novelist to present a typed manuscript to his publisher? 5. Who was The Father of the Declaration of Independence? 6. What hymn did John Steinbeck get his title The Grapes of Wrath from? 7. What is commonly considered the fifith sense? 8. Who spoiled Muhammad Ali’s 1980 comeback? Answers on page 23

Otis Town Happenings

By Jerry Patterson The Movies in Park showed its second movie of the year. The next movie “PAN” will be shown on June 25 at dark-thirty. Upcoming movies include, July 9) Jurassic World and July 23) Star Wars- The Force Awakens. A tentative date for the swim bus is July 5. The age limit to ride is Current Kindergarten and up. Must be able to swim or accompanied by guardian. rect answer is never. the better part of seven days surIf you live in Eastern Colorado rounded by trees, trees and more as we do or anyplace else with trees. lots of treeless open spaces, the Don’t get me wrong. We love first answer applies. If, howev- trees. Planted dozens around er, you live in Maine where our our house for shade, privacy and wanderings took us last year, because it was plumb ugly withdefinitely choose answer num- out them. The state of Maine is ber two. I have never seen so about as 180 degrees different many trees in my life. We drove Continued on page 9

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Guess Who?

I am an actress born in Hawaii on June 20, 1967, but most people think of me as a native Australian. My breakthrough role came in a 1989 psychological thriller opposite Sam Neill. Who is this person? First correct answer wins a piece of pie at Mom’s Kitchen. You can win only one time per month.

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REMINDER

WASHINGTON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX PAYERS 2ND HALF PAYMENT DEADLINE DUE DATE IS JUNE 15, 2016. LEGIBLE POSTMARKS WILL BE HONORED. DELINQUENT TAX LIEN SALE IS NOVEMBER 9, 2016 Call Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office @ 970-345-6601 for more information.

Local Students Earn Degrees from University of Northern Colorado

GREELEY, COLO. (June 3, 2016) - The following local students were among 1,306 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2016 commencement ceremonies May 6-7. The students, degrees, areas of study, honors and hometowns are: Brandy Haller , Master of Arts - Clinical Mntl Hlth Counseling Darean Hunt , Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Summa Cum Laude Yuma, CO Tyler Jamison , Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Desmon McMurphy , Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary

Thank You!

We would like to thank our family members, friends, neighbors and church family for all the help and clean up after the tornado. Also, we are grateful for Y-W Electric for their long hours to restore our power and OVFD for their immediate response to our farm.

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Sheriff’s Report WASHINGTON COUNTY Press Release 06/03/16 through 06/10/16 03-Jun-16 While in custody Jose Lozano was arrested on a failure to comply warrant out of Adams County Courts. Mr. Lozano is being held at the Washington County Justice Center on a $1500 bond. 03-Jun-16 D e p u ties stopped Robert Starks for speeding. Upon further investigation it was determined that Mr. Starks was driving under restraint. Mr. Starks was issued a summons and released. 05-Jun-16 Deputies received a report of vandalism at the Washington County Event Center. Upon arrival deputies observed a broken window. Case in under investigation. 07-Jun-16 Travis Kraich was arrested and transported to Washington County Justice Center. He was charged with Obstructing Government Operations and Harassment. He was released on a P/R Bond. 06-Jun-16 Deputies received a report of harassment. Case is under investigation. 09-Jun-16 Deputies were contacted about a possible harassment at the Family Dollar. The harassing individual was contacted and told to leave the reporting party alone. 09-Jun-16 Deputies were dispatched to a report of a dog at

large in the vicinity of the Akron Post Office. The dog was charging at an individual. The dog was located in the vicinity of 2nd St and Custer Ave and was chased home. Candy Peterson was given a verbal warning for allowing her dog to run at large. Citations: 06/03/16 STARKS, ROBERT age 37 HWY 34 & CO RD DD Drove Motor Vehicle when License Under Restraint (Can/ Deny), Speeding (10-19 MPH Over Posted Speed) 06/03/16 S A C R A M E N T O , GEORGE age 68 1ST & HICKORY Speeding (10-19 MPH Over Posted Speed) 06/03/16 C R O W N O V E R , GARRETT age 23 HWY 34 & CO RD MM Speeding (10-19 MPH Over Posted Speed) 06/09/16 M C P H E R S O N , HUGH age 50 HWY 36 & CO RD P Speeding (20-39 MPH Over Posted Speed) 06/09/16 WOODWARD, JUSTIN age 24 HWY 63 & CO RD 26 Speeding (10-19 MPH Over Posted Speed) 06/10/16 LEDGER,CHRISTOPHER age 32 26861 HWY 34 Violated Restriction on Temporary Instruction Permit

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Offender walks away

Gamma Omega #4306 5K/10K Run/Walk Saturday June 25 Akron City Park Starts at 7 a.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2016 Department of Corrections Confirms Offender Walk Away from Oakland Warehouse

(Denver, CO) - The Colorado Department of Corrections confirms that at approximately 1:45 p.m., a minimum custody offender walked away from the CCI Oakland Warehouse. The offender is: John Nodine, DOC# 60675, white male, 56 years old, DOB 04/17/1960, 6’0” tall, 220 pounds, wears eyeglasses, has

hazel eyes and has grey/balding hair (official departmental photo attached). Nodine is currently serving sentences for theft and burglary. The offender was last seen wearing a department issued green shirt with the letters “CCI” embroidered on the front and green pants. The Department of Corrections is working with state and local law enforcement officials to apprehend the offender. Anyone with any information on this offender should contact their local law enforcement agency.

Replanting Options After Hail (Burlington, Colo.) Summer hail storms can cause considerable damage to area crops. Management decisions for severely hail-damaged fields will include the following; abandon cropping for this summer

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and fallow, or, replant with a crop that will mature before the first fall frost. Available soil moisture, previous herbicides applied, and crop insurance can all influence replanting decisions. For dryland crop production, soil moisture is a critical factor when deciding to replant. A general rule of thumb (not scientific) is: 2 feet of available soil

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Proceeds go to St Jude Cancer Research and local projects Register at active.com Annie Kuntz 970-554-0513 Cost $30 (12 and under $15) moisture is the minimum needed to begin a crop, with 4 feet being ideal. But, even with a 2 foot soil profile near saturation, adequate rainfall is essential for the remainder of the growing season to provide average yields. Soil samples from 4-foot profiles throughout fields in question will determine whether adequate soil moisture exits for replanting success. Previously applied herbicides also are important to consider. Fields with some sulfonylurea herbicides such as Ally have strict crop rotation restrictions. These restrictions are printed on the label and must be followed. When hail damage occurs after June 1, recrop options become somewhat limited due to a limited growing season, however, there are a few acceptable crops that will mature. Irrigated fields can be re-planted with dry-beans, sunflower, millet, early corn or a feed crop. If corn is the crop desired

for replanting before June 15, consider varieties of 85 days or less in maturity. Corn is not an option later than mid-June. For dryland fields replanted after mid-June, millet, sunflower, or a feed crop, become the best options. Millet has been grown in the High Plains for quite some time and its short maturity makes it a viable option using existing wheat equipment. Sunflower has also shown promise in University testing. Current Colorado State University Extension studies suggest sunflower planted as late as July 6 has matured satisfactory (Meyer, Pilcher, and Peairs). Although somewhat lower in yield and quality, late planted sunflowers can still produce quite well, offering a salvage crop to a farm with weather-destroyed crops. If a feed crop is the choice, have markets in place or be able to use the production in your own operation.

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Akron FBLA holds car wash to help fund National Convention

The Akron FBLA held a car wash on Saturday in the Colorado Community Bank parking lot. They held the car wash to fund thier trip to the National FBLA Convention in Atlanta, Georgia from June 29 through July 3rd. The car wash began at 9:00 in the morning, and they were still washing cars at 4:00 that afternoon. “We made over $800!” said Carson Pachner, President of the Akron FBLA. Photo by Jerry

Two accidents reported last week

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On Tuesday, June 7, at 12:30 p.m. on colorado 34 & .3 Miles east of mile post 237, a 2005 Kenworth semi driven by Samuel Seiler of Grant, NE was westbound on co 34 when it drifted off the right side of the road. Seiler went down into the ditch where he contacted a fence. The semi then swerved back onto the roadway. This action caused it to roll 1/4 times onto it's right side blocking the entire width of the road where it came to rest. Seiler was pulling a tanker trailer filled with corn oil. Co 34 was shut down for approximately 6 hours. Seiler was ticketed for careless driving, no proof of insurance and failed to have a log book. Seiler was taken to Wray Community Hospital with moderate injuries. The investigating officer was master trooper tc combs. Another accident occured on

Wednesday, June 8th at 3:15 p.m.. on Hwy 34 and YCR EE, Allison Stephen, 70, from Wray, CO was stopped at the intersection of Hwy 34 and YCR EE waiting for oncoming traffic to pass to turn left. A second vehicle driven by Penny Glanz, 53, of Yuma driving a 2007 Dodge Caravan, was slowing behind Stephen. A third vehicle, driven by Ignacio Mota-Rodriguez, 42, of Hudson, CO left skid marks on the road and collided with the Glanz Caravan. Glanz’s vehicle rotated counter clockwise and collided its rear with the rear of Stephen. All vehicles were moved from their final rest out of the roadway. Mota-Rodriguez was charged with careless driving, and drove vehicle without a valid driver’s license. No injuries were reported. Investigating officer was State Trooper Fetzer.

The Brush State Bank is sponsoring a fund raiser to benefit Hospice of the Plains.

Ticket prices are $5. Each or 5 for $20.00. To purchase a ticket for a chance to win a 10/22 Ruger Rifle, valued at $280 can be purchased at the Brush State Bank or from any Hospice of the Plains board member. The drawing will be held at 4:00p.m. on Friday, July 1st at the Brush State Bank on Hwy 34 in Brush. You need not be present to win.

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Candidates layout future plans for Washington County

L-R Richard Holtorf and Rick Benish. Washington County Republican President, Rick Benish and Washington County Farm Bureau President Richard Holtorf opens the forum. Photo by Jerry Patterson By Jerry Patterson Both the commissioner and the A larger than expected crowd house candidates were given an showed up for the Washington opportunity to introduce themCounty Republican Forum at the selves and have a closing stateOtis High School last Thursday ment. night. “We were happy with the turnThe organizers of the forum, the out,” said Washington CounWashington County Farm Bu- ty Republican Chairman Rick reau and the Washington County Benish. “We wanted to give the Republican Party, set up extra candidates a chance to introducchairs to accommodate eighty es themselves and say what they plus guests. stood for.” Three of the four candidates for Jeremy Weathers with Stormy commissioner participated in the Weathers Production produced forum, Dave Foy, commissioner a video of the forum and posted candidate for District two, Lee it on You Tube. For a link go to Ann Laybourn and Bill Pee- Otis Telegraph Facebook. The ples, commissioner candidates following is the list of questions: for District 3. Leland Willeke, candidate for District 2, was un- • County Employees: How would able to attend because of a prior you develop and retain long-term commitment. Along with the and high quality County emcommissioner candidates, two ployees? What evaluation and candidates for Colorado House incentive programs would you of Representative District 64 also propose? participated in the forum, Tim Dorn, the current representative • Nursing Horne: Do you see the for the district and challenger financial obligations of the new Kimmi Lewis. nursing home facility meeting or Richard Holtorf, President of exceeding the proposed budgetthe Farm Bureau, opened the ary projections in the next five forum by welcoming all of the years? guests. He then turned the mic. over to co-moderator Rick Ben- • Marijuana: How do you address ish, Washington County Repub- the unlicensed marijuana growlican Chairman, who went over ers in this and other counties the rules of the forum. Each cannot paying taxes and abiding by didate was limited to three min- state laws? How would you adutes for each response, each can- dress the marijuana laced edibles didate would answer the same affecting our minor children in question and the order of answer- Washington County schools and ing would rotate. The questions communities? had been submitted to the candidates beforehand. The people • Daycare: How would you proin the audience were allowed to mote more licensed daycare fasubmit questions that would be cilities and/or daycare homes to asked if time permitted. allow/encourage more parents to The commissioner candidates be gainfully employed? In terms were the first to go. After an hour of financial survival of the dayof questioning, a break was taken care facilities, how would you before the house candidates took address the financial challenges their turn fielding the questions. Continued next column

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Forum candidates given chance to answer question on roads By Jerry Patterson – One of the hottest topics in any county election are the roads. The “road and bridge’ question was on the list of questions to be asked and answered by the candidates, but time expired before the question could be asked. Knowing that some people attended the forum for that specific question the Otis Telegraph gave each of the candidates attending the forum a chance to answer the question. Question – “Road and Bridge: There is a general consensus that the quality and network of county roads have deteriorated over the last 20-years. What would your plan be to improve the county road network in Washington County during the upcoming 4-year term?” DAVID FOY CANDIDATE FOR DIST. 2 The county road system is vital for safety, commerce, and personal livelihood. My goal for this system is to protect and enhance it to better serve the citizens. With over 900 surface miles of roads in District II, proper planning into the future is necessary. First, I would like to address where I garner information about the road quality throughout the district. In addition to county citizens who notify the county, I rely upon the UPS delivery driver, the Lincare oxygen delivery driver and the USPS rural carrier. The UPS delivery driver has stated he wishes all roads that he traveled were of the quality of our county roads. The Lin-

of meeting obligations and having competitive wages & benefits for employees with an ever flexing of children needing services? • Housing: As a county commissioner, how would you address the housing shortage in our county? • Transparency: How, as a county commissioner, would you inform the public on the costs and servicing of present and future capital construction projects, such as the Green Homes nursing facility? • Economic Growth: As a county commissioner, how would you promote economic growth and prosperity in Washington County?

niques for the road employees, we have been able to provide better quality roads for the county citizens and the delivery drivers who frequent them throughout this district.

David Foy care oxygen delivery driver has many times thanked the county for the quality of the roads, for despite as muddy or snow packed as they might be, he was still able to make his rounds in a timely fashion. The USPS mail woman, who very frankly points to the rough problem spots, also states where the roads that are in good to excellent shape are located. In a combined effort, the road supervisor and the commissioner of District II work to continually critique roads and the equipment used to maintain them, investigating and evaluating the current equipment used verses what new equipment offers. The modern equipment is usually an upgraded version, more efficient and more versatile, than the current equipment and is purchased when it fits into our long term management plan. Revenue for road maintenance and equipment comes to the county primarily through the state distribution of Highway Users Tax Funds (HUTF). Like all state funds, there are very specific accounting rules and road quality rules the county must adhere to. The environmental conditions have a great impact on roads. Snow storms push the crew into action as soon as the wind subsides enough to make road clearing safe and practical. Rainy spells, which as a farmer I love, do cause the maintenance department concerns, especially when the quantity of rain, intensity of the storm, and which day of the week it occurs on are factored in. Unforeseeable factors such as these often dictate when roads can be maintained. In conclusion, do I feel the roads are generally better today than in the past? The answer is yes, I do. Through the collaboration of the road supervisor and me, along with advancements in equipment and training tech-

Bill Peeples

Lee Ann Laybourn LEE ANN LAYBOURNCANDIDATE FOR DIST. 3 Unlike many counties, Washington County has three Road and Bridge Districts. Our Road and Bridge Supervisors and the Board of County Commissioners are available 24/7 to address citizen concerns as they may arise. The costs for machinery and supplies for our Road and Bridge Districts continue to increase. Resurfacing roads costs approximately $6500.00 $40,000.00/per mile depending on the method and materials. Graveling costs approximately $1440.00/per mile. These costs include machinery, fuel and gas, man-power, aggregate, and adobe. District 3 maintains 750 miles of roads and/or 1500 lane miles. We have a plan in place to continue maintaining, graveling, spraying for weeds, widening some roads, and resurface. The BOCC has hired and is working with a local business for crushed cement for new road base. We understand the needs of our constituents. The number of vehicles, the increased weight, the speed, and the size of machinery has tremendously increased on our roads in the last twenty years. Therefore, we will continue to address these very important issues. BILL PEEPLESCANDIDATE FOR DIST. 3 I would like to re-address what has already been done back in 2015, the results from a meeting the commissioners had with some people from the community and see what/where some of that stands. First off, I think the road guys are working really hard, and are battling many different issues

such as weather, harvest, breakdown of equipment, switching from mower to maintainer, hauling road base just to mention a few. Part of what as a new commissioner would be running through the budget and knowing more about how much money we have available, what the expenditures are for and what can be cut. If not done already, we need a plan to identify the priorities.. Critical, moderate, wish list so that we have a plan and scope of the issues. Many counties around the country, and here in Colorado use Chip Sealing to cover the road. The cost is .80 cents to $1.25 per square foot which sounds expensive, but it cuts down a lot of the need for continued maintenance, Plowing may be easier, mowing the edges road would minimal or eliminated, after heavy rain maintenance would be cut down, to name a few. This is one idea and it would take doing a cost analysis to determine the savings over a period of years and cover any DOT regulations that may apply. As well, I would want to speak to other counties that have done this to learn from their experience. This would take some years to accomplish and may not apply to all of our roads, but we need to see if doing the same thing that always has been done makes sense, or do we need to look ahead and see what else is available. This is probably not a fun subject, but I am not afraid to seek different paths if it makes sense. I drive the roads too and I get it. Thank you to to Washington County Road & Bridge Deportment for their continued hard work and care of our roads!! All photo’s taken by Jerry Patterson

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Ringling Brothers train passes through Platner

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Vote for Republican Bill Peeples Washington County Commissioner District 3

I would appreciate your vote! Foy’s Thoughts VI On Monday the Ringling Brothers train passed through Platner. The Train was headed west for a three-day engagement in Las Vegas, June 16-18. Photo by Treia Means trees. They don’t irrigate much there. Good thing, too. The irriCOMING MONDAYJUNE THE 27TH– gation ditches would be plumb THURSDAY, AUGUST THE 15TH…. scary. You wouldn’t believe the of any place I have ever been. size of the crawdads they pull There are two parts of Maine out of the ocean. Saw some that not covered with trees. Those weighed over two pounds. Had Why should you join Life Trails Walking Club covered with buildings or water, claws that could snip a man’s at Yuma District Hospital and Clinics? including a pond they call the hand off, I’ll bet. A good walking program can : Atlantic Ocean. To our great en- Maine’s state motto is Dirigo. joyment there aren’t really that That’s Latin for I Direct. The Strengthen your heart many buildings and a whole lot friendly folks there do that a Lower disease risk lot. You need directions because of water. Keep weight in check Maine has rivers and lakes like you can’t see where to go. Trees, Improve balance and coordination we have tumbleweeds. They are you know. The state flag has, everywhere. And beautiful. If yep, a tree on it. On one side you can see them through the of it stands a farmer, a seaman Pedometers will be available to help you track trees. The best way to see the stands on the other. Below the your steps. You can walk alone and at your own water we discovered is from tree lays a big bull moose. Neipace or walk with others. You will receive supa boat. That way you can sail ther guy seems to see it. Tree in port in setting and reaching your health goals. around and look at lighthouses, the way. Two available groups to accommodate most any rocky coast lines and of course, A young man related to Sue whom we visited works as a trees. schedule: We saw some farm land in logger. Talk about job security. mid-Maine, mostly small fields Worst job in Maine? Probably Monday-Thursday at Life Trails Health Park growing great grass hay, corn a nursery selling trees. Best 6:00 – 7:00 A.M. – Group led by Carmen Veliz. and the states favorite crop, job not yet created in Maine? A Call 848-4706 with questions and to register. blue berries. All those fields tree trimmer cutting the bottom Continued on page 15 surrounded by, you guessed it, 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. – Group led by Teri Mekelburg.

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Unaffiliated voters have time to participate in primary By Jerry Patterson Unaffiliated voters wanting to participate in the upcoming primary election on June 28 cando-so by declaring a preference for a party when they pick up their ballot. There are currently 585 unaffiliated voters in Washington County. Unaffiliated voters have until 7:00 pm,

on June 28, the time the voting closes to declare a party preference. The current party registration for Washington County is as follows: (2082) Republicans, (267) Democrats, (7) American Constitution, (1) Green and (9) Libertarian.

The population in Washington County and Eastern Colorado is getting older and living longer. Being a county commissioner does provide opportunities to speak for these valuable seniors. Local healthcare is needed. That is why I have supported investing in the Washington County Clinic, the Washington County Nursing Home and the Washington County Ambulance. As chairman of the Northeaster Colorado Association of Local Governments, I appreciate the work done through the Area Agency on Aging which allows seniors to remain living independently with only moderate occasional assistance. I helped Otis secure a grant for the handicapped accessible ramp at the Otis Senior Center. The ramp is so successful I have applied for a similar grant for the Cope Recreational Club. The county is building a modern nursing home putting into practical usage the most current concepts in providing residents with a environment of home living verses institutional living. I hope and pray the new nursing home provides many years of quality service well into our future. Youth, elders, and middle aged populations impact Washington County and in turn the county influences their lives. Help me continue to serve these and all county citizens. Paid for by David Foy

ELECT LELAND WILLEKE Washington County Commissioner

Responsible Leadership

Paid for by Leland Willeke

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Letters to the Editor Dear Washington County

Constituents I believe that we are at cross-roads with the upcoming commissioner elections. We as a county need a shared vision of the future of the county. I believe that our county government has two basic functions, public safety and infrastructure development and maintenance. Citizens need to feel safe and likewise they should expect the means

Otis Telegraph by which to get their products to market. Any county expenditure not directly related to the above functions is a luxury. Zero-based budgeting is an effective way to examine each line item and determine that the function merits funding, should be out -source, or eliminated altogether. The county’s public safety expenditure in 2005 was $970k, or 9.4% of the total budget. In 2015 that expenditure was $1.3M 11% of the total budget a 26% increase. It’s understandable that the expenditures would increase

but we continue to lose young qualified peace-officers once we have paid to train them and give them experience. This might be related to pay but until the county has surveyed former officers and ask specifically why they left we don’t know. If it is a result of poor pay this needs to be addressed within the confines of the budget process. Our entire economy is evolving from the industrial age to something else and none of us is quite sure yet what that will look like. But Washington County’s required infrastructure to

get products to market is significantly different from 2005. We as constituents of the county need to re-align our vision of infrastructure to include high speed internet. Surprisingly, there is no budget line item for addressing the lack of highspeed internet. If we want to attract young entrepreneurial people to our county we need high speed internet AND safe, reliable roads. In 2005 the county spent $3.7M, 36% of the total county budget on Road and Bridge; in 2015 we spent $3.1M, 26% of the total county budget. A decrease in real dollars of 600K and a 10% decrease in terms of a percentage of total budgets. Our declining roads are a direct result of the reallocations of Road and Bridge funds elsewhere. Vision is important; we as the constituents need to share our vision, in order that elected officials can budget accordingly…follow the money! Sincerely Amy Miller

All Opinions and Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Otis Telegraph, its owners or staff.

Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor:

I’m an old rancher and cowpuncher from Bent County Colorado. Kimmi Lewis grew up on a ranch a few miles west of our ranch. Folks, I didn’t go to college, don’t’ know much about politics, but I do know a honest, sincere, hard working, genuine person when I see one, and Kimmi is exactly that kind of person. She had a fifty eight or a 78 mile trip, depending on if she left from the ranch or Ninaview to attend high school in Kim, Colorado. Kimmi Clark married Dave Lewis and they had six children. Dave passed away in 2000 leaving Kimmi a widow on a big ranch with the youngest of her six, being her twelve year old twins. The easy way out, and what many would do in her situation, would be to sell the ranch and move to town with her children. Not so for Kimmi. She had a fierce desire to keep the ranch come hell or high water so she could finish raising her children there. She knew at times things would be very discouraging and there would be many hardships. Money would be very tight with the inevitable cheap cattle prices, droughts, blizzards, etc., that all ranchers face. This woman knew all of these things and that many trying times lay ahead if she was to stay on the ranch. I’m sure at times she felt overwhelmed and lonely with no one to turn to. To show the kind of business woman she is, she was able to keep and even expand the ranch. To show she has her head on straight, in family matters: all six of her children are very successful, hard working young adults that any parents would be proud to

claim. Folks the fight that led to Kimmi’s success story with her ranch is still with her. As our representative for District 64, any issues that come up threatening our freedoms, property rights way of life, etc., she will hang on like a bulldog and fight for the right outcome for the common man and woman. She is a small town, real died in the wool American patriot, a woman who has already been fighting our battles for years, knowing her way around the capital and legislature very well. If she is elected you won’t see a vacant chair in the state legislature where our representative is supposed to sit unless it is a very, very real emergency. I’ll quit gabbing now, but to prove I’m not blowing smoke about this woman, following are just some of the places she has already been in past years fighting for yours and my property rights, and other things all on her own money I might add: Twice to Washington D.C. for Eastern Colorado against the Pinion Canyon Maneuver Site. Speeches, 3 times at “American Stewards of Liberty”, Reno Nevada, Salt Lake, Utah and Denver. Speeches, 2 times at the Wyoming State Fair, Billings Montana, 3 times. Several speeches for the Good Neighbor Law Organization in Colorado, and southern Wyoming. She gave speeches twice in Kansas for the Kansas Natural Resources Coalition. Kimmi laughed and said she got paid for her Kansas jaunts. The above are just some of the things this woman has already been fighting for us about---sometimes coming home bone weary only to face things that have to be done and the never ending chores on a ranch. Friends lets show our thanks, support and appreciation to this woman by making her our next rep. for district 64. Sincerely, Marvin Hasser Handsprings Ranch Road 28 Hasty, Colorado

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Three area baseball players selected for All State

June 9 , 2016 Page 11

Otis Lady Bulldogs send three to All State Volleyball game

Darrien Guy - Akron High School 2A First Team All-State Prep Baseball Report Colorado 2A All State Honorable Mention CHSAA

Three Otis Lady Bulldogs, Lissette Lefforge, Kylee Kuntz and Antonya Schaffert attended the CHSCA All State Volleyball game last weekend in Alamosa. The three, part of last year’s state championship team will play college ball this fall. Submitted by Bonnie Kuntz

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My grandma Patterson taught us kids how to play Pinochle. The object of the game is to make your bid. If you don’t make your bid - you go set. You can make your bid by taking enough tricks or melting enough count or a combo of the two. We played with a double deck of cards and the bids could soar up to 2500, we could never out bid grandma. The new game has streamlined a bit. Now you deal out seven cards and you can even play a 5-card game. We like to play the 7-card game. The count goes like this. A King and Queen in the same suit is called a mar-

riage (2pts). If it’s in trump (4pts). A double marriage, both the Queens and Kings in trump (30 pts). A Queen of Spades and Jack of Diamonds is called a Pinochle (4pts). A double Pinochle two Jacks of Diamonds and two Queens of Spades (30 pts). A 10 of trump (1pt). A run 10, J, Q, K and Ace in the suit (15pts). 4 Jacks different suit (4pts), 4 Queens different suit (6 pts), 4 Kings different suit (8 pts). 4 Aces different suit (10 pts). Start the Game- Deal each player 7-cards. Start the bidding at 10, the winning bidder gets to name trump. After the winning Continued on page 14

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Lady Bulldogs host summer tourney

Above Photo - Otis’ Essence and Apryl Tolson on defense in Monday’s game with HiPlains. Essence grabing the ball. Left Photo - Otis’ Molly Geoglein, Sydney Reynolds and Rachel Patterson. Molly on defense. Photo by Collin Patterson

Otis’ Coley Smith shooting a free throw in Monday’s game with Hi-Plains. Denise Christensen getting ready for the rebound. Photo by Collin Patterson

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Summer Baseball is in Full Swing

Jaden Hottinger pitches Thursday night against Sterling Photo by Dawn Jones The Akron/Otis 13-15 year olds played a double header against two Sterling teams at Sterling last Thursday Night. The first game ended in a 8-8 Tie. Otis/Akron lost by a large margin in their second game against another Sterling team. Otis Telegraph Photo by Dawn Jones

Kaleb Jones - Otis pitching during Wednesday’s game against Yuma. OTIS TELEGRAPH Photo by Dawn Jones Otis’ 9-12 year olds lost a close game by 2-points to Yuma last Wednesday night. The Yuma team is coached by Kristi Rutledge. The second game of the double header was can-

Jacob Perry - Otis at bat during Wednesday’s game. Photo by Dawn Jones - OTIS TELEGRAPH SPORTS

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2016 Indian Hills Men’s Golf League Standings after 6/13/2016

Morning "A" Points# Matches Steve Klee--John Faris 10.5 5 Bill Hanson--Gailard Longmore 9 5 LeRoy Mekelburg--Gary Wright 9 5 Dave Gustafson--Ora Packer 7.5 4 Clayton Wilshusen--Tom Spellman 7.5 4 Tony Probasco--Tim Probasco 7 5 Mike Jones--Jeff West 7 5 Ralph Lockwood--Dave Mathies 6.5 4 Dave Hoch--Max Deakin 6.5 5 Lowell Beaman--Kenny Probasco 5.5 4 Tim Moore--Gary Snelling 4.5 4 Dave Dresen--Randy Ison 4.5 4 Tim McClung--Ron Swehla 2 4 Afternoon "A" Points # Matches Lowell Beaman--Kenny Probasco 9 5 Tim Probasco--Tony Probasco 7 5 Larry Myers--John Faris 7 5 LeRoy Mekelburg--Gary Wright 6.5 4 Ralph Lockwood--Ora Packer 6.5 4 Mike Jones--Dave Gustafson 6 4 Dave Dresen--Tim Moore 6 4 Toby Murphy--Calvin Schaffert 5 4 Dave Hoch--Ron Swehla 4 3 Evening "B" Point Matches Randy Ison--Lonny Patterson 13.5 5 Gary Snelling--Dave Crossland 11 4 Toby Murphy--Clayton Wilshusen 8 4 Hugo Arvizo--Chris Ingalls 7 4 Scott Wall--Stan Brauer 6.5 4 Randy Taylor--Rodney Terrell 5.5 5 Dwain Weinrich--John Faris 5 4 Chase Shellberg--Adrian Vazquez 5 4 Ron Blach--Chris Hornung 4.5 3 Dan Baucke--Aaron Prior 4.5 3 Mike Korf--Tom Mekelburg 4 3 Randy Hertneky--Bob Carpio 4 4 Steve Winger--Rick Bohm 2 2 Dan Seedorf--Roger Seedorf 0.5 2 Arick Davis--John Gardner 0 3

Afternoon "B" Points #Matches Mike Foor--Jake Cunnigham 11 5 Steve Klee--Gary Snelling 9.5 5 Josh Lungwitz--Charlie Devlin 8 4 Mark Roth--John Moore 7 4 Gary Baucke--Lyle Smith 6.5 4 Dan Baucke--Gaylen Campbell 6 3 Doug Whitehead--Rick Whitehead 5 3 Mark Crook--Kale Whitehead 5 3 Steve Coughlin--Mike Roth 5 4 Aaron Franson--Mark Murphy 5 4 Rob Harding--Mike Neill 4.5 4 Rick Roth--Jerry McPherson 3 2 Marc Haruf--Jeremiah Lungwitz 3 3 Jeff West--Max Deakin 3 4 Ron Armstrong--Nathan Armstrong 1.5 2 Tracy Lungwitz--Dick Mekelburg 1 1 Jared Coughlin--Don Nolin 0 1

Evening "A" Jeff Koenig--Derek Bueltell Jason Rahm--Jared Coughlin Jaden Koenig--Conner Blach Lynn Koenig--Lance Hettinger Jeff Langley--Charlie Devlin Richard Zwirn--Roc Rutledge Adam Beuprez--Kevin Gerstener Michael Baucke--Kip Serl Blake Roth--Kelly Seward Jordan Willeke--Caleb Metzler Nolan Bohm--CJ Brophy Jamie Unger--Mark Murphy Brody Zwirn--Britt Unger Monte Blomstrom--Jeremy Armstrong Cole Brodin--Matt Noggle Justin Koenig--Brody Bueltell

Akron Ladies Golf Standings As of June 6

Tie 1st Iris Clarkson & Barbara Noble Lori Baer & Eva Bruns Alisha Thorn & Lindsay Stivers Monica Hunt & Megan Kautz Shae Smith & Haley Patterson Sally Cross & Brandy Ward Tina Friedly & Lisa Hagamen 8th Susan Ison & Deanna Annand Tie 9th Kayla Miles & Becky Porteus Janae Lucero & Heather Weis Tie 11th Brenda Rhea & Amy Stivers Trina McConnell & Lynn Smith Wanda Severin & Faith Cannady Amy Grantham & Danielle Odle Cassie Wood & Jenny Schoenecker 16th Amanda Burns & Stephanie Clarkson 17th Kayla Axsom & Keisha Hardy 18th Connie Rhea & Amber Fincher 19th Jeanne Wagner & Kilee Vogt Tie 20th Samara Pickens & Ashleigh Paulter Kelli McCaffrey & Carol Graham Elza Parker & Lana Spurling Sami Shaffert & Jenna Velder Terri Callahan & Kim Krause Judy Hoyt & Pam Hicks

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5.5 4.5 4.5 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2 1.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0

Points # Matches 10 4 10 4 9.5 5 9 5 7 5 7 5 6.5 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 3.5 3 3.5 3 3 1 3 3 2 2 1 3

GAME ON continued from page 11 trump you discard and draw up to three cards from the cards in the remaining deck. You can’t discard trump and you don’t have to discard a card if you want to. Now lay down your melt. Hopefully you had a good draw and can make your bid or set the bidder. Pick up your cards and put them back in your hand. The winning bidder plays first and the person on the left follows and it goes all the way back around the table to the first player. The player or a teammate of the player winning the play pulls in the cards. Only the Kings, Queens and Aces count as tricks. The player who wins the last hand gets a bonus trick. So in a regular deck there are 25 tricks possible. Strategy – You want to get the bid so you can name

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trump. But you don’t want to go set. If you go set, you go in the hole or have to subtract your bid off your score. The bidder should have good cards to lead and some melt,

but sometimes he only has good cards to lead and has to rely on his partners for melt. A good bid for four players is 16 to 20, for six players 18 to 24. Four people play to 100, six people play to 150. Use

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Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: Mom is 61. She lost her husband (my dad) six months ago. They had been married for 37 years. He used to do almost everything for her. Now her world has changed because she must do things for herself -like doing the dishes or paying the bills. When we talk, she constantly complains about tasks that have the simplest of solutions. If I offer advice, she gets defensive and says, "Fine! Tell me how I should live my life." I have reached the conclusion that she doesn't want advice, but she continues to complain and be upset. My siblings and I don't live close by. How can we help her? -- CARING DAUGHTER IN COLORADO DEAR DAUGHTER: Six months ago, your mother lost half of her "self." Tasks that seem ordinary to you are still new to her. Resist the urge to help with advice unless you are specifically asked. And recognize that when she complains, rather than looking for advice, she may be venting about her pain and frustration. DEAR ABBY: I often see parents "help" their elementary school-age kids violate safety laws. For example, if they are running late, they'll hurry their kids across an intersection against the flashing red hand signal, or jaywalk across the middle of a busy street instead of going to the corner. This saves them about two minutes. I also see parents watch their kids playing on

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see an entire town as you drive by. Would we ever go back? In a heartbeat. Friendliest folks you’ll ever meet, town and

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Yuma begins downtown project

The City of Yuma began their phase 1 of their renovating project this last week by tearing out 2 block of the streets and sideswalks in Yuma. On the backhoe is Derek Buetell of Big Dog Excavating. Shopper are asked by the vendors to use their back doors. Three property owners have agreed to allow off-street parking in their private lots. These areas include: 1.Behind the Mustain’s Building: north of 2nd Ave. on the west side of the alley 2.In the alley behind Edward Jones, Paper Moon, etc: to the south of 2nd Ave. on the west side of the alley 3.On the southwest corner of 3rd Ave. and South Albany. Photo by Jerry Patterson their skateboards right under a kids remind you about this when yell out? -- DON IN CALIFORsign that says "No skateboards." they are teenagers and want to NIA These kids are old enough to do something stupid!" The par- DEAR DON: What you are witread and understand the signs ents always ignore me. Can you nessing is regrettable. However, and signals. suggest a better comment I can Continue on page 21 Sometimes I call out to the parent, "Nice job teaching your kids how to get away with something!" or, "I hope your

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Taken from “The War Years” by permission from Curtis Media Corporation Thank You

We will be featuring War Stories in honor of our Veterans

Melvin E. Arthur entered the Army on June 6, 1944, and trained at Camp Barkley, Texas and Indiantown Gap, Pa. He went overseas on Nov. 7, 1944, to Pacific Theater, Aleutian Campaign. Medals earned were American Theater, Asiatic Theater, good Conduct, and American Defense. He returned to U.S. on March 26, 1945, and was discharged Sept. 1, 1945, at Minneapolis, Minn., with rating of Aviation Storekeeper, First Class. He was assigned to the 142nd General Hospital which saw service in India during part of the war. After Melvin returned home he worked on ranches in Eastern Colorado and South Dakota. He was married, having two children and 1 stepson. He passed away in Veterans Hospital in Denver in 1971, and was buried in Custer, S.D.

Charles W. Bailey enlisted in the Army at age 18 in Akron

in 1940. He served two years in World War II, serving in the Asian Theater of Operation, specifically in China, Burma, and India. One year was spent supplying troops by transporting materials and where he trained Chinese troops to fight the Japanese. He received two medals, the Silver Star from the U.S., and one from the Chinese government of Chiang Kai-Shek called Breast Order of Chen Yu. He returned home in 1945. He worked in Ely, Nevada, for two years for Western Geophysical, and rejoined the Army in 1949 and served one year in Korea as a tank commander. He was discharged in 1953, and returned to Ely, where he worked for two years for Kennecot Copper, Moving back to Colorado he worked for the State Highway Department for 20 years in Pueblo before retiring back to Akron. He passed away in 1990.

James B. Asmus entered the Army Sept. 11, 1942, as Chief Clerk, went to Ft. Carson, Colo., then to Camp Barkley, Texas, followed by assignment to 146th Station Hospital, Camp Harahun, New Orleans. His later assignments included the Hospital Ship M.V. Maetsuycker; Milne Bay, New Guinea; USS Monticello; 42nd General Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; Headquarters Co. Base H. Island of Biak

on the Equator; Manilla, Philippine Islands; Headquarters Co. Medical Detachment, Yokohama, Japan. He was discharged at Camp Beale, Calif., on Dec. 23, 1945, with rank of Staff Sgt. Medals received were Asiatic Pacific Campaign, American Campaign, World War II Victory and Good Conduct Medal. He returned to ranching near Woodrow, Colo., in 1946, then married Geraldine Forrest in 1955 and moved to a ranch near De Leon, Texas, in 1956. He retired in 1982 and lives in DeLeon with his wife. He has two sisters, Joslin in Dallas, Texas, and Jennie in Tule Lake, Calif.

Vernon R. Axtell, graduate of Lindon High School, entered the Army in May 1943. He took basic training at Camp Santa Anita, Calif., then spent a short time at Camp Kilmer before being sent to England. In June 1944 he was sent to France and as the war progressed he also served in Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland and Germany. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Vernon earned 5 Battle Stars before discharge in November 1945. On Dec. 9, 1945, he married Helen McPeak and they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. They have two sons and one daughter. In 1969 they returned to Colorado and settled in Broomfield. Vernon retired from Rockwell International on Aug. 1, 1985.

William J. Barry entered the

Army on Oct. 20, 1941, and served with the 69th AFA Battalion. He was in the 1st Cadre that went into Camp Chaffee, Ark., when the camp was being built. He was wounded in action Feb. 26, 1944, at Angio, Italy. He received medical discharge on Dec. 3, 1944. He ran a carpet and furniture store for some 30 years, and is now retired.

Luther W. Bates entered the Army on March 22, 1942, and trained at Camp Callan, Calif. He went overseas on Dec. 5, 1943, in the European Theater, and received the Veh. Driver and Mechanic Medal, and Campaign Stars: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennas, Central Europe, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was discharged Aug. 19, 1945. After service he worked for Union Pacific, and retired in May 1980. Photo is Luther and Beulah Bates in 1942.

Joseph E. Bassett enlisted in the Navy on March 16, 1942, in Denver, and was sent to San Diego training camp. He boarded the Joseph McKenna ship at San Pedro, Calif., in May 1942, and served in the Pacific Campaign, European, Africa Middle Eastern Campaign and Atlantic Ocean. He was aboard the Francis. W. Pettygrove which was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea on Aug. 13, 1943, and was in a life raft for some time before being picked up. He re-

ceived Battle Star, Bronze Star, Commendation Ribbons and the following citation: “For outstanding performance of duty while serving with the United States Navy Armed Guard as Gun Captain of the Forward 3 inch 50 caliber gun aboard the S.S. Francis W. Pettygrove during attacks by enemy aircraft on a convoy in the Mediterranean Sea on August 13, 1943. Although his gun had been operating only a few moments when an enemy torpedo struck his ship, blowing his entire gun crew from their stations, Bassett immediately ordered the men to their posts, restored the gun action with a minimum loss of time and controlled the fire with such accuracy and effectiveness that he enabled the crew to destroy two hostile planes without damaging other ships of the convoy which were passing directly in the line of his fire. Bassett’s inspiring leadership and courageous devotion to duty under extremely difficult conditions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.” He was discharged in November 1945, then became a water well driller. He was injured at a well site June 17, 1952, and has been confined to a wheel chair since. He helped his wife in her business. He has been a member of the VFW Post 2551 in Brush since March 1945, was commander one year and quartermaster 23 years. Joseph has been a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America since 1952.

Willard L. Beebout graduated from high school at Johnstown, Neb., a farm community of approximately 400 population in north central Nebraska. When the Japanese navy bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, I was at the prime age of 19. One month and 6 days later, Jan. 13, 1942,

I volunteered for Navy duty at Norfolk, Neb. I took the oath at Omaha and was sent to the U.S. Naval Training Station in San Diego, where I took recruit training. I was assigned to the U.S. Medical School at Balboa Park, San Diego, then was transferred to duty at the U.S. Naval Hospital (Puget Sound) at Bremerton, Wash., in the 13th Commandant. After temporary assignment at Sand Point Naval Air Station, north of Seattle, I was transferred to the U.S. Naval Hospital at Pearl Harbor, where I was on duty for two years. I served three months on night shift, thence to days for three months and then was assigned duty as a Naval Censor for the hospital base. Another hospital duty was an ambulance driver every fourth day in the Navy shipyards. Following a 30-day leave in Nebraska, I was sent to the U.S. Naval Training Station at Bainbridge, Md. Where I was assigned duty in a Navy dispensary and where I served out my military time. On Sept. 30, 1945, I was served my separation documents, plus my “ruptured duck” lapel pin, and mustering out pay due to me. “That was the day!” I have been a resident of Akron since 1952, and am a member of Akron American Legion Post 66.

Delilah McGuire Beethe is a daughter of John and Hazel McGuire, who had 9 children, 7 of them served in the Armed Forces: Noland McGuire, Navy; Joyce McGuire Sailing, Navy; Erwin McGuire, Army (Erwin died 12-6-87); Delilah McGuire Beethe, Navy; Doyle McGuire, Navy; John Curtis McGuire, Army after WWII; Stanley Troy McGuire, Army after WWII. Delilah graduated from High Prairie High School in 1940 and attended Central Business College in Denver. In Decem

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ber 1943 she joined the WAVES and received her basic training at Hunter College in New York and Yeoman training at Iowa State Teachers College, following which she was stationed in Washington, D.C. In April, 1946 Yeoman 2nd Class Delilah was discharged, then was employed as secretary for the Y-W Electric Association during the time they were organized and started building lines. Their office was in Yuma, Colo. In October 1948 Delilah married Alonzo Beethe in Yuma. In 1956 Delilah and Alonzo moved to Houston, Texas.

Miss Rita V. Wilson, eldest daughter of the late Burt and Rilla Wilson of Anton, and public school teacher in Washington County for three years, enlisted in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in May 1943, completed basic training at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., then was assigned to the 3017th Army Air Force Base Unit at Hobbs Army Air Base, N.M., a B-17 training base for pilots and crew. With the increased allied offensive in Europe, Hobbs WAC 9 now part of U.S. Army) radio operators were retrained as Link Trainer instructors to train pilots in instrument flying in this Link flight simulator. Miss Wilson was discharged Dec. 22, 1945. On Feb. 28, 1946, she married Ballard M. Beine Jr., of Atlanta, Ga. They had met at Hobbs AAB in 1943 prior to his two years of service in the China-Burma-India Theater. Mr. Beine had returned to his former employment as underwriter for a Fire and Casualty Insurance General Agency in Atlanta. Mrs. Beine was then employed in the Georgia State Capitol with the Dept. of Veterans Service until Beines started their family. The Beines have a daughter, two sons and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Be-

Pastor Scott shares his Memorial Day Address

From the Memorial Day Service at Yuma Cemetery, May 30, 2016 In the name of the Father, and of the ╬Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Thank you members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion for inviting me to speak here to today at this most solemn occasion, this Memorial Day. To those who lost property, had homes and buildings damaged in the recent storm: May God’s peace be with you and give you strength. To all the service members present, past and present, and to those who will serve in the future: thank you for your service to this country, and for the gift of freedom for this nation, and for the freedoms that we, as a nation and a people have come to take for granted. Jesus our Lord said in John 15:12-13: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that ine counts among her greatest blessings her experiences as a professional family researcher when among her first clients requests to trace and reunite related persons separated under tragic circumstances. Being successful, she was privileged to witness the Lord’s healing power through forgiveness in these relationships. She feels that impressive pedigree charts have little meaning unless used as learning tools in the study of medicine, history, different cultures and character building, which, hopefully, lead to better conditions and relationships for mankind. The Beines retired to the North Georgia mountains in 1987 where he golfs while she computerizes her professional and family research notes. They live at 3031 Lake Arrowhead Station, Waleska, GA. 30183.

someone lay down his life for his friends. This memorial day, during the festivities, worship in the church for those who attended yesterday, and those of us who are here this morning, during family time and activities, I hope we can pause just a moment to remember those who gave of their time and lives for the sake of their fellow man. For those who have served in this nation’s armed forces, our peace officers, our loved ones, no longer with us physically, but always remembered in our memories. For them, and us, those words of Jesus are of no less magnitude today than they were when they were spoken 2000 years ago. As a nation , America, will be officially 240 years old on July 4; If one dates from the adoption of the Constitution in 1787, the nation was 229 years old. In that time, the united states has fought in: • one war of independen ce(1775-1783), • one Civil War (1861-1865), War of 1812 (1812-1815), • Mexican-American War (18461848) , • Spanish-American War (1898) • Two world wars, (1914-1918) & (1939-1945) • 2 wars against communist aggression Vietnam (1955-1975) & Korea(1950-1953) • 2 wars in southwest Asia (the liberation of Kuwait in 1991 and the Iraq War (2003-2010) • and again in Afghanistan (begun in 2001-and continues to this very day) For historians, I did not neglect the French and Indian War (1754) –but that was fought prior to the founding of this nation. But since it was actually fought by those we would consider citizens in every sense of the word, and Americans, and for the sake of argument, counting that conflict, America as a nation has fought in 13 wars. 13 wars in just 240 years? A case could be made that this nation was founded on the blood of the brave and selfless: for every conflict was fought not to expand the territory of this country or to take from others what they had, but to stop tyranny, aggression and oppression. 13 wars where American soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines

shed blood for the cause of freedom. 13 wars for the sake of our fellow man, at home or abroad. 13 periods of time where mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, husbands and wives waited/ watched loved ones return: Not as they left, for they were sometimes missing pieces of themselves, sometimes with scars that were only seen on the inside; Sometimes they came home in pine boxes with flags draped over their remains. Sometimes they did not return at all, leaving families to wonder what became of them. Thousands of armed services members remain missing from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. But there is another warrior in the cause of freedom that we seldom think about or give thanks to: our law-Enforcement personnel. Daily they are on the battle front, daily in the war zone. Not one of these brave men or women knows when they kiss their family good by when they leave the house if they will ever see them again. Then they go to their assignments, their duty. To protect and serve, to help, to enforce. To subdue and defeat aggression, crime, and civil disobedience. In 2015, 42 law enforcement officers in America lost their lives in the line of duty. Every time we turn on the news, on TV, we see protest marches against Police officers; We see supporters of politicians running for office engaged in suppression of free speech which is guaranteed under the 1st amendment, we see these people engaged in civil disobedience, assaults on police officers and police property; and violence just because someone has the audacity to disagree with them. And who is there to stop this wanton destruction and violence? Only what some refer to as “The Thin Blue Line”: The law enforcement personnel who place themselves in harm’s way to ensure safety, freedom and civil rights for all people. These are strange times in America. The values this country was founded on are no longer relevant in our modern society. The values of hard work, opportunity and service do not rank high anymore on anyone’s list of attributes as citizens of this nation. Instead, we see a culture of gimme, gimmee, I want it, I want

it now, and I’m entitled to it. These are days when our young people are led to believe by educational systems, media and politicians that the government owes us something. That it is somehow the school’s fault that their children are the products of their parents lifestyle choices; That it is the fault of the police that they have to deal with criminals who are in themselves, victims of families who did not raise them with any values to function in society. This nation was founded by the framers of the constitution, under the premise that the only thing the government owes us freedom from oppression and Tyranny while allowing us the opportunity to chase our dreams as individuals and as a collective people, united under one flag. Peace and prosperity have come with a price. A new national identity has emerged in America composed of people who want everything handed to them without the effort to get it the way that those before them have: By earning it through hard work and saving. Too many people today live on some form of government assistance, and despise those who do work and pay taxes. These protesters have too much time on their hands because they do not work or earn a living, and are upset because they do not have as much as they think they have coming. Sen. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Taxation, addressed the Senate (and sent a letter to the House) recently in which he stated: 51 % of all households do not pay any income tax; some households actually make money from Tax Credits the IRS allows. MSNBC reported that as of May of this year, 45.7 million people are on food stamps, giving us cause for celebration (a record 46 million people were on food stamps just 3 months ago) Unemployment currently (because of the juggling of statistical data by the US dept. of labor is down to 5% from a high just recently of 7.4%.....because the US Dept of labor and statistics stopped counting those who dropped out of looking for work for 2 years or more. But this fact cannot be manipulated: Median household income continues to drop. But the good news (?): There has been a gener-

June 14, 2016 Page 17 al upward trend in median household income since the postrecession low point reached in August 2011. What has this to do with memorial Day? I wonder how long we as a nation can continue down this path; thumbing our nose at God for his miraculous provision and protection for this country, while we continue to tell God that his Holy word doesn’t mean much anymore. We accept sin under the label of diversity and abortion under the guise of freedom of choice. We continue to banish any reference to God on our government and public buildings. But God has graciously blessed this nation in many ways to be a city on a hill, a beacon of light in a world of darkness. The blood of our service men and women, peace officers and other heroes has been shed for the very protections that many in this nation now abuse and ridicule. So on this Memorial Day weekend, we need to not only honor all loved ones who are no longer with us, BUT especially those who have died that others may be free: Our members of the armed services, and our law enforcement personnel. They have paid the ultimate price that so many today take for granted, do not appreciate and do not respect. We need to remember how America was. A land of opportunity and freedom. And will be again if we as a nation repent of our sins and return to the lordship of Christ. If it is said that there is anything still great about America, it is found in the hearts and souls of our defenders of freedom. For no matter how many flaws and problems this country has had or continues to have, it is still the greatest place to live in the world. And what makes it great is the freedom and opportunity that has been won by the blood of those who have laid down their lives for their friends. In the same way, that Jesus laid down his life for us that we have eternal life through him. May God forgive this nation for our sins and return us to the biblical principles that made us great as a nation. Amen.

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Whew! It is heating up, and quickly. But to my way of thinking, the heat is not as bad as the mosquitoes, horrible little buggers. That is one bit of summer I could do without. But lucky me, we have a resident bat, (it got in the house, and was hanging

from my curtains) Sue Ellen visited Akron and Otis at the Dave Allen home Friday. Tish Allacher and Jared Allacher & Kristen Beargeon attended Nolan and Ashley Bitterman's wedding on Saturday. Dinner guests at the Allacher house on Sunday evening were Kristen Beargeon and Courtney Collins. The group enjoyed a ham dinner! Ronald, Elaine, and Ronna Haverland, & Richard, Andrew and Jacob Perry and Haley Patterson attended the wedding of Nolan Bitterman and Ashley Dodsworth, Saturday, June 11th at the Nazarene Church in Yuma. Family from Brighton, Castle Rock, Kiowa, Littleton and Orlando FL were present to help them celebrate the occasion. Roger, Brenda, Austin, Devin and Andrew Littlefield, Kaleb, Rebecca, Kaden and Kinsley Harms from Stoneham attended the wedding of Nolan and Ashley on Saturday. It was a beautiful celebration! Randy and Susan Ison and Jerry and Cheryl Patterson enjoyed golfing on Sunday evening. in Akron. Jerry Patterson attend the wedding reception of Lee and Carol Thinnes on Saturday.

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Eyes and Ears of Clara Johnston Man-O-Man has it ever been hot it has been high 80's high 90's and Thursday it was 102 degrees that I saw in the mid-afternoon. was 101 on Friday and then today it didn't get to bad and had a nice rain this afternoon (Sunday). Donna Roberts went to Denver for a Medical Services board meeting Thursday night. She swung by to see Julia and the boys before returning home. Jerrie Wheaton went to the dentist on Thursday. While there, she and Jim stocked up on groceries and other household items. The Shaffer Cousins, those who were born and raised in and around Cope - - that would be Pat Engel- Birgen-

heer. Vonnie Shaffer Squires, Ron and Harvey Shaffer, and who all still have close ties to Cope, held a family reunion in early June. Two California cousins (Sons of Bob and Opal (Andrews- Shaffer, Rob and Alan. Rob and Alan came to attend Rob's daughter's graduation from CU in Boulder, with Alan leaving shortly after his niece's graduation, to drive on to his own daughter's graduation from Smith Collage in Massachusetts. We Colorado cousins all live up and down the front range between Ft. Collins, Greeley, Berthoud, Parker and Colorado Springs so took a couple of gatherings to give everyone a chance to see everyone. (It took a little "doing") but they all got together and had a great reunion in a couple of locations an dates.

It had been 4 maybe 5 years since the last get together. So many great memories and stories. We always enjoyed our family get-togethers and of course getting 'older' make them even more spe-

cial. This also allowed Rob and Alan a day to drive out to the Wray/Vernon area to visit (Andrews ) side of the family where of course they ran into the tornado weather. Rob returned to Denver from Continued on next page

Cleo Nickell, and his wife, Bonnie, quilted a number of years ago with the Last Chance Quilters. Two of Lester’s sons, Terry and Randy and their families, are well known in this area as well. Randy and Peggy lived in the Flat Top community years ago and she taught at the Woodlin School at that time.

ference session of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church held Thursday through Sunday in Westminster. Ken Cronk was the delegate from the local church to the meetings also attended by Pastor Linda and Frank Hoover, and Chris Frasier. Chris serves as the chair of the RMC Board of Stewards and has also been involved with the mission of shaping the future for the Rocky Mountain Conference of Colorado and part of Utah, and the Yellowstone Conference of Wyoming and part of Montana.

A View of Lindon by Lois Scott

Dandelions. With the plant so prevalent this spring more often than not the sea of yellow they provide has been the subject of conversation. Generally the plant is thought of as a weed, a plant not in its proper place, rather than a companion plant which it can be to gardeners with the benefits it provides including adding nitrogen to the soil, Dandelions provide other benefits including those being a natural source for rubber which is being tested for use in production of tires, the medicinal value, as well as being food for animals/ wildlife with horses and deer finding the plant quite tasty. Dandelions can also be used for human consumption such as salad greens, and in beverages including wine, tea and coffee with the abundance of vitamins and minerals that the plant contains. The plant can cause allergic reactions

and can cause significant economic damage in many crops worldwide. An interesting note is that West Sulphur Springs, West Virginia has a Dandelion Festival each year to celebrate spring. Also the dandelion flower is the official flower of the University of Rochester, where Dandelion Yellow is one of the official colors of the school in addition to the official song of the school being ‘The Dandelion Yellow’. Perhaps one can look at the dandelion in a different perspective of being more than a noxious week and/or that of a flower which attracts children to pick them for a bouquet to give with love to someone special. Sympathy to the family of Lester Malcom of the Limon community who passed away early last week. He was a brother of the late

The Limon community is also mourning the loss of Donald Kimble, a long time and beloved music teacher in the Limon Schools. He was also very involved with music many ways over a wide area of eastern Colorado. Funeral services are to be held Wednesday this week with Pastor Frank Hoover officiating. The Howard United Methodist Church was well represented at the annual con-

Thea Goff and son Theo returned to their Houston, Texas home on Sunday after a week here in Colorado with relatives. While here Thea went with her sister Trena Anastasia of Masonville to Wyoming on a business trip Continued on next page

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there to fly his family home. Alan continued on his way to Massachusetts to attend his daughters graduation, and drive back to LA area, He said "that traffic in and around the Denver/Front Range area was the worst part of his whole trip" It was so nice and peaceful to get back into traffic, sounds, smells of smog, 'real life' of California! "To each his own" (Clara's comment) Brent Wheaton made it home Friday night from Arizona. He got in late and slept late Saturday morning. But the family got to hear all about his 22 mile hike in the grand Canyon with his friend from college, Josh Fink. They had a good time, but it was horribly hot and he was glad to get back to Nebraska where it was ONLY in the upper 90's. Ellen Cecil was in Yuma on Friday. She and Lila Simpson had lunch at woody's. Ellen went for her doctor appointment, did a little shopping and went home. Jim Jerrie and Brent Wheaton visited Clara Johnston on Sunday. I got to see Brent,

first time since Christmas. Another 4th generation leaf to the Johnston side of the TREE Carrson Scott Gluchman, born June 7th 2016 6 lbs. 13oz 20 inches long. Marvin and Ada Johnston, had daughter Ruby Johnston, Scott Ruby and Robert Scott had Ardie Scott, Monzel had Marlene and she had Matt Gluchman and Matt had Carrson That makes 4 living generations! Marvin Ada and Ruby are deceased. Linda Sackett went to Brush to visit Eldred and Virginia on Wednesday. Daniel and Jennifer Sidebottom spent Wednesday night with Steve and Linda Sackett. They were driving back from Tusla, OK where they were visiting friends. Daniel and Jennifer stopped by to visit Eldred and Virginia Thursday on their way back to Washington. On Thursday Carlee Johnson, niece of Steve and Linda Sackett, and her family ate lunch with Steve and Linda. Carlee and her family were on their way to Loveland for a family wedding. On the way to Loveland, they stopped by Brush to visit Grandpa Eldred and Aunt Ginnie. Celena Sackett and the kids

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drove to Cope on Friday. The kids will stay for Vacation Bible School. Celena drove home Sunday morning.

Breann Sackett, daughter of Marlen and Lori, was honored at a Bridal Shower on Saturday in Greeley. Linda, Celena, and the kids attended. It was a very nice shower and it was good to see everyone. Breann received many nice and useful gifts. On the way home, they all stopped to visit Grandpa Eldred and Aunt Ginnie. Eldred and Virginia were so happy to see the kids. You are all invited to see what the kids learned at Vacation Bible School this week. The program will be held at the Cope Community Church at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments following. The theme this year is "Deep Sea Discovery".

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in regards to their work with Native Americans. While Thea was with her sister, Theo spent his time helping his Uncle Joe Anastasia, and as a high school cross country athlete, Theo also did some running for high altitude training, along with some climbing. Haley, Chrystina and Daniel enjoyed the week at the home of Grandparents Bruce and Joyce Leach and remained here for Vacation Bible School this week followed by other activities of the summer before they return home. Vacation Bible School is off to a wonderful start with 52 children attending this Monday aided by 26 staff and other helpers as in the kitch-

Horoscope for week of June 14, 2016 ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, communication between you and another is a bit stilted this week. You need to find a new strategy to introduce the topics you want to discuss. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have been juggling a lot lately, and now may be a great time to take a step back and exhale. Reevaluate your priorities during this respite. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You feel physically strong and healthy this week, Gemini. In fact, you may have more energy than youĂ&#x2022;ve had in a while. Allow this energy to take you far. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a fun and productive week is ahead. Make every moment count by sharing experiences with friends or loved ones. Also, focus on some future adventures. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Happiness for you comes from home and family mem-

en. The VBS Program at the close of the week is to be held Friday evening at 7:00 PM at the Baptist Country Chapel which is hosting the week long activity. Tickets for the August 7th Faith Day at the 2:00 PM Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field with the Miami Marlins are still available with the Howard United Methodist Church. The program which follows the game features Crowder, a well known American Christian folktronica musician. Tickets are available with the local church up to July 1st at the price of $23 a seat by contacting Gene and Roma Brandau at 970-345-6465.

bers this week, Leo. Host a party or another social event to bring those closest to you together in your own home. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, group activities and other social interactions fill your schedule this week, and thatĂ&#x2022;s right up your alley. Friends may offer their suggestions for more fun. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 You may experience a complete change in attitude regarding someone in your life, Libra. The tables will be turned completely, and it may catch you off guard. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Spiritual and psychic matters come to the forefront this week, Scorpio. You may be inspired to express yourself in meaningful ways. Or you may provide sage advice to others. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, a move or another significant life event is looming on the horizon. Make a list of changes you may need to make and ask an unbiased friend for some advice. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, communi-

cation is both congenial and supportive this week. Be there for a loved one without questioning their decisions. They will appreciate the unconditional support. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Your career is going great right now, Aquarius. Take this opportunity to ask for additional responsibilities or to ask for that well-deserved raise. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, plan a trip to someplace distant or exotic. Find a location on the map that appeals to you and make your adventure come to life. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 12 Dave Franco, Actor (31) JUNE 13 Chris Evans, Actor (35) JUNE 14 Donald Trump, Developer (70) JUNE 15 Courtney Cox, Actress (52) JUNE 16 Rick Nash, Athlete (32) JUNE 17 Venus Williams, Athlete (36) JUNE 18 Blake Shelton, Singer (40)

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it. I'm uncomfortable discussing where to go for dinner with four members of a group when others are standing beside us. He says I am too sensitive and too easily embarrassed. What do you think? -- DISAGREEMENT IN OHIO DEAR DISAGREEMENT: I don't think that you are too sensitive. While discussing where to go for dinner in front of people who haven't been invited isn't "rude," it is insensitive because they may feel excluded. DEAR ABBY: I'm four months' pregnant by my ex-boyfriend. We ended our relationship six months ago but continued to see each other for sex. He's in the Army and has been diagnosed with depression and PTSD. At Continued on next page

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my advice is to keep your mouth shut, because you're not going to teach parents like the ones you have described anything with a shout-out. DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have an ongoing disagreement. He said I should write to you to see what you thought. When we're in a group, I say it's rude to make plans that don't include others who are standing with us. He has no problem with

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first he was my knight in shining armor, but after I moved into his house, he become mentally and physically abusive. He is now in a new relationship. He changed his phone number and hasn't checked on me or our baby in weeks. I want him to have a relationship with his child, but every time I look at him I see a liar, a manipulator and an abuser who doesn't care about either of us. How do I get over my feelings and convince him to be in our child's life? Or are my feelings justified and I'm just being a protective mother? -- PROTECTIVE MOTHER DEAR PROTECTIVE MOTHER: What a sad letter. It would be interesting to know how much of his abusive behavior was a result of his depression and PTSD. But if you think that a mentally and physically abusive man, who has changed his phone number and done his best to get out of touch with you, is a suitable father figure for a child, you are kidding yourself. You will, however, have a chance to make him live up to his financial responsibilities to the baby if you discuss this with an individual

who is in a position to help you -- an attorney. Don't wait; start the conversations now. DEAR ABBY: When I visited my sister 15 years ago, my brother-in-law tried to rape me. He was drunk and my sister was out with her friends. I have not revealed this to my family or my sister, who is emotionally and financially dependent on him. My niece is now 20 years old and in college. I feel I should tell her what her dad did to me and warn her to be careful. What do you think? -- NEVER FORGETTING IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR NEVER FORGETTING: Frankly, I think that if your brother-in-law was going to assault his daughter, it would have happened already, and you should have told your family what he tried to do to you at the time it occurred. DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a 22-year-old son who has moved back home due to his relocating. His girlfriend of six months has done some suspicious and devious things. We have tried to over-

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I was at a BBQ the other day and probably had 5 people ask me what is it like to be a flight attendant? So I decided to write a little article just to give people an insight of what it takes to become a flight attendant. People never really think about a career with the airlines being an option, however, for me being a flight attendant is one of the best careers out there. What other kind of job can you be in

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London one day and Honolulu the next? (besides a pilot) If you are interested in becoming a flight attendant the very first step is to apply. Always monitor the websites of the airlines you would want to work for to see if they are hiring. It would also be good to do a little research on the companies you plan to apply at too. If you are wanting to stay close to home apply at airlines that have hubs in your city or a city near you, that way you won’t have to commute. The flight attendant interview process is extremely selective as there are way more applicants compared to open positions. Interviewers are mostly looking for safety conscious professions with back rounds in customer service, medical, teaching or basically any previous work experience that required you to work

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look them, but the latest involves a car our son asked us to sell her because she was in a bind because of some stupid financial decisions she had made. We felt sorry for her, so we sold her the car for LESS than half of what we could have gotten on a trade-in since we were going to purchase a newer car. Now, one month later, she has taken the car and traded it in on a different one, no doubt gaining the extra equity. I'm angry to the point that I no longer want her in my house. Are we wrong to feel taken advantage of? I would add that we have always tried to help our only son as much as we can. The result has been that we have been taken advantage of or not treated the way we think a son should treat parents who are not exactly well off. Please don't reject this letter as your advice is really needed. -- STEAMED IN THE SOUTH DEAR STEAMED: It appears your only son and his girlfriend may be birds of a feather. Both have taken advantage of your kindness and generosity in one way or another, and you have every right to be upset about it. While you can't do anything

about the past, that doesn't mean you can't open your eyes and watch out for yourselves in the future. If your son is planning to move the girlfriend in with you, put a stop to it now. If you don't, I predict you'll be taken advantage of as long as they're under your roof and until they move out -- which may not be for the foreseeable future. DEAR ABBY: I have a question about something you don’t hear much about anymore. Do people still have mortgage-burning parties? If I had a party, do you think guests would feel like I was bragging because I have paid off

my home and they haven’t? Any advice would be great! -- JUST HAPPY IN MARYLAND DEAR JUST HAPPY: Congratulations for having paid off your mortgage. However, unless your guest list is short and includes only people you are very close to, I’m not sure it would be appropriate to throw the kind of party you describe for exactly the reason you mentioned. DEAR ABBY: My family doesn’t seem to approve of my taste in who I date. I prefer

to go with older guys, but I’m 14. My parents actually reported my last boyfriend to the police when they found out his real age. I am now with another guy in high school who respects me, but my parents don’t approve of him either. What should I do? -CONFUSED IN MISSOURI DEAR CONFUSED: Start concentrating on school, sports and group activities. In other words, wait to date until your parents agree you are old enough and you can find someone of whom they approve.

with people. If you are lucky enough to get an interview never say “I want this job because I want to travel!” Yes we are all thinking that’s the main reason I applied, but recruiters hear that all the time, and you need answers that make you stand out amongst other interviewees. Most interviews consist of starting off with some introductions, learning a little bit about the company, group exercises, and finally one on one interviews. There will be a lot of tough scenarios that you will need to answer quickly but just do your research. If you are lucky enough to be selected for the job, it will most likely be pending your background check and references checks so be patient as this process can take months to accomplish. Once you get the invite to training,this is when the fun really begins. Training for most airlines is about 6 weeks long, 6 days a week. While in training you will be learning safety, safety, and safety. Safety is the num-

ber one priority always. CPR, operation of emergency doors, physical combat, and how to do the famous safety demo are just a few of the safety related topics you will be fluent in for the rest of your life. Training is a great time to make life long friends and memories. Be prepared to scream at the top of your lungs when you are doing your drills, and make sure you keep on top of your home work, because you may be released if you are not proficient on your exams. You will also have a couple days of service training as well. Finally the day has came where you get to rip off your little training ID and finally get pinned with your shiny new wings, Graduation! Many airlines allow you to fly your parents in on the airlines dime to see you walk across the stage and get pinned. After graduation you usually get about a week or so off before getting your first flight. As a new hire you will most likely be on reserve for several years before holding an actual line. Reserve

means that you are basically on call for a certain number of days per month to cover flights that flight attendants have either called in sick, timed out, or anything else that has caused them to need a replacement. Your phone always has to be on loud because you can not miss that call. I’m not going to lie to you, when that phone rings and you see it’s scheduling for the first time you will panic. It’s okay. Everyone has had their first day and people are always excited to see a new face. Your captain will probably even make an announcement to everyone just to embarrass you, it’s fine, it happens all the time. As a new hire, you will most likely fly both international and domestic, depending on your airline. Plan on not having any of the holidays off, mostly working weekends, and getting the leftover trips when you first start but as your seniority grows

so does your quality of trips, life, and pay. Another fact about flight attendants is that they only get paid when the plane is in the air. You will have to check in an hour prior to your flight, may have lengthy weather or mechanical delays, or be on sits between legs and yes it’s all unpaid. This is where your amount benefits enter to off set the low starting out pay of new hire flight attendants. You will have access to amazing health benefits, as well as travel, hotel, and discounts on nearly every type of product out there. So if you have ever considered being a flight attendant there is no better time to apply as airlines are growing and constantly looking for great people to add to their inflight family. Next time you are on a plane just remember that flight attendants are not there just to serve you a coke, and when a emergency situation arises they could be the ones who save the day.

By Luanne

Recipe: The summer heat has arrived, this a a cool, refreshing drink to have ready for your family and friends. For a nice change I use pineapple juice for the orange juice. Cool Orange Drink 6 oz. orange juice concentrate 1 cup water 1 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 10 ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender mix till foamy. This makes about 6- 1 cup servings. Luanne’s garden:

I have a battle with squash bugs every year, I have learned not to put mulch around the plants, I also use Diatomaceous earth around the base of the squash plant, look on the underside of the leaf for eggs, use a insecticide that has esfenvalerate, permethrin or carbaryl to kill the eggs, or just mash them.

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District Court, Washington County, Colorado Court Address: 26861 Highway 34, P.O. Box 455 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-2756 IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY OF: JEWEL BARNETT BETHKE a/k/a JEWEL B. BETHKE a/k/a JEWEL BETHKE a/k/a JEWEL BARNETT LINKER a/k/a JEWEL B. LINKER a/k/a JEWEL LINKER, Deceased Attorney for Petitioner: Kelly S. Hansen Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave., P.O. Box 400 Akron, CO 80720 Phone Number: 970-345-2219 E-mail: hansenk@centurylink.net FAX Number: 970-345-2210 Atty. Reg. #: 34568 COURT USE ONLY Case Number: 2016PR30016 Division: D Courtroom NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance (List all names of interested persons and owners by inheritance): William E. Bethke and Sue Wassenberg A Petition has been filed alleging that the above Decedents died leaving the following property: Township 3 South, Range 50 West of the 6th P.M. Section 6: E½ (1/8 interest) Township 3 South, Range 51 West of the 6th P.M. Section 29: NW¼ (1/8 interest) Section 31: SE¼, SW¼ (1/8 interest) Section 32: S½ (1/8 interest) Township 4 South, Range 51 West of the 6th P.M. Section 6: SE¼ (1/6 interest) Section 6: SW¼ (1/24 interest) Township 4 South, Range 53 West of the 6th P.M. Section 10: SW¼ (1/8 interest) The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: August 22, 2016 Time: 8:30 a.m. Courtroom or Division: Address: Washington County District Court, 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO 80720 The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Note: • You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last publication of this Notice. • Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court. • The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner.

Date: June 9, 2016 /S/ Kelly S. Hansen Signature of Person Giving Notice Attorney for Petitioners Kelly S. Hansen Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave., P.O. Box 400 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-2219 First Print: June 14, 2016 Last Print: June 28, 2016 Otis Telegraph

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District Court, Washington County, Colorado Court Address: 26861 Highway 34, P.O. Box 455 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-2756 IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY OF: GLENN WATLEY a/k/a GLENN M. WATLEY, Deceased Attorney for Petitioners: Kelly S. Hansen Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave., P.O. Box 400 Akron, CO 80720

the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner. Date: June 9, 2016 /S/ Kelly S. Hansen Signature of Person Giving Notice Attorney for Petitioners Kelly S. Hansen Hansen Law LLC 117 Main Ave., P.O. Box 400 Akron, CO 80720 (970) 345-2219 First Print: June 14, 2016 Last Print: June 28, 2016 Otis Telegraph

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Arickaree School District R-2 in Washington County for the fiscal year beginning 7-1-2016 and has been filed in the office of Superintendent where it is available for public inspection. Such proposed budget was considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Education of said District at Arickaree School on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Any person paying school taxes in said district may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his objections thereto.

Phone Number: 970-345-2219 E-mail: hansenk@centurylink.net FAX Number: 970-345-2210 Atty. Reg. #: 34568

Board of Education Arickaree School R-2 June 6, 2016 Lori McCaffrey Secretary of the Board

COURT USE ONLY Case Number: 2016PR30015 Division: C Courtroom

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NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance (List all names of interested persons and owners by inheritance): Julie Ann Aleman, Andrew Malcolm Watley, Roy Lynn Watley and Brian Wayne Watley A Petition has been filed alleging that the above Decedents died leaving the following property: Oil, gas, and other minerals in and under: Township 4 South, Range 50 West of the 6th P.M. Section 8: NE¼, E½NW¼, W½NW¼ (a/k/a N ½) (½ interest) The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: August 22, 2016 Time: 8:30 a.m. Courtroom or Division: Address: Washington County District Court, 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO 80720 The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Note: • You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last publication of this Notice. • Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court. • The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the objections timely filed and

Happy Father’s Day June 19, 2016

Thinking about Health held for three nights of “ob-

servation.” Patients must be in a hospital for three days as an in-patient before they are entitled to Medicare benefits for 100 days of skilled nursing home care as I noted in a recent column. Thousands of families have been caught when hospitals decide their loved ones are admitted for “observation,” a tactic that allows them to avoid repaying Medicare if government auditors find patients should not have been classified as “in-patients.” Playing the “observational” game is worth millions to hospitals but costs families tens of thousands of dollars when someone doesn’t qualify for Medicare-covered skilled nursing care. Rutledge knew about the three-day rule. Both his doctor and a pulmonologist at the same medical practice recommended an in-patient stay, and Rutledge refused to sign a hospital document saying his wife was admitted for observation. Still, the hospital prevailed, claiming a consultant made the decision to keep her for “observation.” Rutledge was stuck with a bill that, so far, totals over $15,000 for the skilled nursing care his wife did need. He said he had been a “significant donor” to

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WASHINGTON COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT FEES RELATED TO USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Washington County’s Land Use regulations, the Board of County Commissioners has determined to review the fees charged for Administrative Amendments to approved Use By Special Reviews. The current fee is a $500.00 application fee with no additional fees. The Board may entertain a reduction of this fee (for example) to $100.00 and then based upon the addition of buildings and / or appurtenances to the existing approved plan charge appropriate building permit fees which may or may not be less than the $500.00 application fee.

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 5, 2016 to provide the public with information regarding the proposed fee changes. All interested persons within the County are invited to attend the public hearing. In addition persons may file written comments. The aforementioned public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Courthouse at 150 Ash, Akron, Colorado 80720 or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits. Written comments received by the County will be reviewed and entered into the record at the public hearing. By Garland Wahl, Clerk to the Board Published June 14, 2016 Otis Telegraph

the hospital foundation, and “I have told the foundation that what I spend as a result of “observation” will come out of what I planned to give them, starting with the annual gift.” The second email came from Kathryn Green, a college history professor who lives in Greenwood, Mississippi. Green is fighting an air ambulance company, which transported her late husband to a Jackson hospital after he suffered a fatal fall in their home. This “nightmare,” as she calls it, is a bill from the transport company that claims it’s outside her insurance network, and says she owes them $50,950. “I am 63 and will have a devastated retirement if this is upheld,” Green told me. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, the administrator for her insurance carrier the State and School Employees’ Health Insurance Plan, paid $7,192 of the $58,142 the transport company billed. Blue Cross has told Green that she should be held harmless and should not be charged for the “balance after payment of the Allowable Charge has been made directly to that provider.” Green is raising a ruckus and has taken her case to state and national media, members of Congress, the state attorney general, and the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program. The company has told her it will begin collection efforts.

In both cases there’s a legislative solution. The three-day rule can be fixed by counting all the time a patient spends in the hospital whether they’re classified as an “in” or as an “observational” patient. The ambulance problem can be fixed by changing the 1978 airline deregulation law that prevents states from interfering with fares, services, and routes. But money and politics block the federal changes that would help people like Rutledge and Green. “It’s like playing a game of health insurance roulette,” Bell says. “Your coverage exposes you to these gaps that have been normalized. It’s become the way of doing business.” A resurgent consumer movement could change all that. What consumer problems have you had with balance billing? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

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