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Board approves indemnity for itself Commissioners move to provide protections in lawsuits By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
Gina Busby with her daughters Alyssa 6, left, and Lena, 4. Photos by Rick Gustafson
Art event a bright spot in winter Quarterly forums are part of plan by town official By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media “I did my wings with fingers,” says 4-year-old Lena Busby, who points to the framed picture of an owl cut from purple construction paper. Lena’s owl has large, round, yellow eyes and blue handprints for wings. A caption printed above the owl’s head in black crayon with blue paper circles for each “O” reads, “Owl Always Love You.” Lena’s owl hangs in the Elizabeth Town Hall boardroom directly above her sister Alyssa’s cutout snowman pasted against a blue paper background, near the spot where her brother Brandon’s untitled painting hangs in the entry. The three siblings’ creations are part of an exhibit of 25 winterthemed works chosen by the Elizabeth Public Arts Committee, selected from around 50 entries from local artists ranging from Lena’s age to their 60s. Each winning piece hangs in either the town hall entry or boardroom, where they will remain for three months. Nearly 30 of the winners, guests and members of the arts committee gathered at the town hall on a snowy evening in late January
to celebrate the selection of the work and participate in the town’s Winter Public Art Forum. The town holds art forums quarterly and invites anyone interested to attend. Community Development Director Rachel Hodgson reads the names of the winners to a circle of guests that grows larger as late arrivals trickle in. Following each name, Hodgson reads the medium the artist used: watercolors, painting, Photoshop drawings, pencil, colored pencil, photography, soft pastels, mixed media. “And paper,” says Lena’s older sister, Alyssa, who is a flurry of giggles throughout the meeting. Art continues on Page 7
Winning Art Forum works hang in the Elizabeth Town Hall boardroom.
‘The entire school is going to be involved with this community day where students will go out for about three hours and do different things for the community. That’s when we’re going to go in there and get involved with the mural.’ Candice Tauger, Elizabeth High School art teacher
In a series of resolutions, the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners voted at its Jan. 27 meeting to provide indemnity for two sitting county commissioners and one former county commissioner for a pending lawsuit against Elbert County. The move by the board directly addresses one of two resolutions that are the subject of a separate lawsuit filed by Elbert County resident Rick Brown against the BOCC and Commissioner Robert Rowland for potential violations of the Colorado Open Meetings Law, also known as sunshine laws. Brown’s complaint centers on actions taken at an April 8, 2015, BOCC meeting, where the BOCC also passed resolutions indemnifying the commissioners The first resolution, designated as resolution 15-11, indemnified commissioners Robert Rowland, Larry Ross, and former Commissioner Kurt Schlegel. who were named along with the county in a wrongful termination civil suit brought by former county employee Cherie Radeker. The second indemnifies Rowland for a $1,000 fine levied against him by an administrative judge for the BOCC’s violation of the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act, a complaint made to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office by Jill Duvall, Elbert County Democratic chair, which specifically named Rowland. Though Brown raised an eyebrow about the indemnifications, his complaint, filed last October, focuses on potential violations of the sunshine laws when the BOCC “failed to provide ‘specific agenda information’” regarding the new business for the meeting last April. Brown’s complaint alleges the April 8 meeting agenda was “deceptive and failed to provide adequate notice,” and “as a result of the OML violations, the resolutions are void.” At the April 8 meeting, the BOCC entered into executive session, a closed or nonpublic session framed within an open meeting, to discuss pending litigation. The action came following the last new-business agenda item for the meeting. Board continues on Page 2
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CALENDAR Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. Events Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom Spirit of Freedom tells the story of Irish independence, beginning 100 years ago with the Easter Rising. Through music, song, dance, and storytelling, Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom, independence, and true democracy. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303805-6800. British Comedy The British are coming to the Theatre of Dreams in Castle Rock. Keith Fields, comedy magician, stars in “A Brit of Magic,” an interactive show that includes magic, comedy and stunts. He will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Reservations required for all shows, as seating is limited. Go to www. Tickets.AmazingShows.com or call 303-660-6799. Theatre of Dreams is at 735 Park St., Suites C & D, Castle Rock. Go to www.AmazingShows.com.
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By the time the BOCC returned to open session, the public and the press had left the building. Commissioner Kelly Dore, not named in any of the lawsuits, made two motions, both seconded by Ross. Resolution (15-11) indemnified Rowland for the Duvall complaint, allowing Rowland to receive a reimbursement from the county for the $1,000 fine. The second (Resolution 15-10), addressed the indemnification of the commissioners in the Radeker litigation. Brown’s complaint states that since Ross seconded both motions, but then recused himself, along with Rowland,
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Local artists’ works are featured in the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild’s 11th annual “Romancing the Arts” juried art show, which runs from Sunday, Feb. 7 to Saturday, March 5, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. A reception is planned at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. No registration is required; information at 303791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
The Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry every Friday night in Lent, except Good Friday, starting Friday, Feb. 12. Food is served from 4-6:30 p.m. Fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls are on the menu. Beverage choices include iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Cost for dinner is $5 for ages 5-12; $10 for 12 and older; $29 for the family; free for children younger than 5. Homemade desserts cost from 50 cents to $1. Take-out and drive-through are available. Dinner is available in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, Parker.
VFW Post 4266 will have its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Pinery Fire Station, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. The post serves veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas. Go to www.vfwpost4266.org.
The Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address issues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center box office at 303-805-6800. All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Thursday, March 3, Human Viruses and Vaccines: Who wins the race? Guest speaker is Dr. Sonia Flores, professor of medicine, University of Colorado Denver. Viruses are small bags of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein shell. Viruses are responsible for many serious, often deadly, diseases including AIDS, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, hepatitis, the flu and chicken pox. How can viruses cause so much trouble? What makes us so vulnerable to them, and what makes them spread? Lecture will focus on the biology of known human viruses and how they have evolved to escape our own defenses, and will conclude with a discussion of how vaccines trigger an immune response that will recognize the virus as a threat and neutralize it before it can cause disease. Thursday, April 7, What Does Your DNA Have To Say? A general discussion on big data and biology with guest speaker Dr. Michael Edwards, assistant professor of medicine, University of Colorado Denver. The information contained in our DNA can be used to trace ancestry across the planet, to convict someone of murder or to predict the potential for a terminal disease later on in life.
during the session, the board determined it was appropriate to vote on the indemnification resolutions. “I singularly voted to pass resolutions 15-10 and 15-11, because no individual should be afraid of running for public office due to potential litigation against him or her,” Dore said. “Instead people should be encouraged to run for public office and feel confident that if they are acting in good faith within the scope of their duty as an elected official, they will be protected in their individual capacity from any potential lawsuit.” While Dore expressed the BOCC’s disagreement with Brown’s lawsuit, she said that in order to avoid “unnecessary, costly, and time-consuming litigation,” the BOCC would readdress the Radeker indemnifications. “Under the open meeting law, you get a second bite at the apple, which is what
they just did,” Brown said, commenting on the board’s do-over of resolution 1511. “You can go back and cure it as long as it’s not a sham, not a rubber stamp. You can argue whether this is a rubber stamp or not, but they invited public comment, it’s on the agenda, and people got up and commented on it.” Overall, Brown was satisfied that the BOCC met sunshine provisions for the action to address the indemnification for the Radeker litigation, but the BOCC took no action to address resolution 15-10. Rowland repaid the county the $1,000 in December 2015, but the resolution indemnifying him remains on the books and in theory, leaves the door open for him to submit another reimbursement request at any time. A decision in the Radeker case is still pending.
Learn About Cuban Medical School A TED Talk by journalist Gail Read and presented by a guest facilitator from OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) spotlights a Cuban medical school that trains doctors for service in developing countries. The discussion will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. ‘Love is in the Air’ Program Join the Castle Rock Historical Society on Thursday, Feb. 11, for a member participation evening “Love is in the Air.” Bring in vintage valentines and other memorabilia about love in your family such as old wedding photos of your parents or grandparents, and share stories of how they met. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. with the presentation starting at 7 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-8143164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. from both indemnification votes, Resolutions 15-10 and 15-11 are unlawful, because only a single commissioner cast a vote. “There were two claims, one that it wasn’t on the agenda. There was also a claim they had not gone into executive session properly, because they didn’t state the grounds,” Brown said. “The other part was they didn’t have a quorum to vote on it.” At the Jan. 27 meeting, the BOCC passed three separate resolutions offering individual indemnification rather than a single blanket resolution, thus allowing commissioners to appropriately recuse themselves but still achieve a quorum. In a statement read by Dore at last week’s meeting, Dore said the meeting and the executive session were properly noticed, and after receiving legal advice
Wonderbound: Rock Ballets Garrett Ammon’s celebrated ballets set to the music of David Bowie and Queen will be hitting the stage once more. This time, the beloved tunes will be played live by a Denver super-group made up of musicians from Chimney Choir and Ian Cooke Band. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt. org or call 303-805-6800. VFW Post Meeting
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Mardi Gras coming to downtown Parker Third annual event starts Feb. 5 Staff report The Council of Arts, Science and Culture is bringing its third annual Mardi Gras celebration to Parker, the first time the event has been held in downtown Parker. The three-day event kicks off Feb. 5, and CASC has chosen downtown as the new, permanent location for Parker’s Mardi Gras celebration. The weekend festivities begin Feb. 5 with a “Biz-Pub Crawl,” and the celebration continues on Feb. 6 with a sidewalk
MILESTONES School Notes
Reilly Kate Franek, of Elbert, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Franek is a freshman majoring in political science. Tyler Dean Grant, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Grant is a sophomore majoring in information networking and telecommunications
parade featuring what planners hope to be the largest Marching Sidewalk Band in Colorado with “The Glorious Rhythm Heartbreakers and Melodious Strangers Social Club — A Rocky Mountain Mardi Gras Musical Mobocracy.” The celebration will include Cajun food and a “Black Eyed Bingo Bash” set to live music, neon decor and black lights, and featuring more than $1,500 worth of cash winnings. Sunday, of course, is the answer to every Super Bowl fan’s dream; a kickoff aptly named “GumBowl Brunch” at Parker Garage on Mainstreet. “We are thrilled to announce such support and growth to our Mardi Gras
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Benjamin Tyler Williams, of Elbert, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University.
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Two ways to ask same question Typically when we are having a conversation and the question pops up — “Why does this keep happening to me?” — it is most often regarding something negative or a bad or troubling situation. I mean, most people never really contemplate that same question when things are going well, or do they? We all have those people in our lives who lament or dwell on why bad or troubling things keep happening to them, and although some of them just think it to themselves over and over again, others will make sure they continue to ask you, me, and anyone else who will listen that same question, “Why does this keep happening to me?” So let’s look at this in two ways. First let’s think about the people we know who are continuously in this situation and walk around like Eeyore from “Winnie-the-Pooh.” Do they really want to find a solution to the recurring problems or do they just want to keep the embers of discouragement and disappointment burning so that they can share their problems with anyone who will listen? Or are they just so stuck in a bad cycle and so close to the situation that they really do need help in figuring out an escape route or new strategy? Assuming they truly want to break the cycle, there are many options including counseling, change in attitude, change in behaviors, and other solutions they can pursue. The second way to look at this is understanding why there are people who ask the very same question, but ask it or state it in a positive way. They may ask or say something like, “I can’t believe this keeps hap-
pening to me, I am so very blessed.” They continue to meet new friends, experience success at work, build deeper relationships, achieve goals, realize dreams, and live in a sense of inspired purpose and comforting peace. The difference beMichael Norton tween the two is the attitude and the behavWINNING iors. The person who WORDS can claim that they are blessed or lucky lives with an attitude of gratitude. They live in a spirit of servant leadership, they give of themselves and give back financially where they can, and they also live with an abundance mentality as opposed to a scarcity mentality. People who think positively and are driven to act upon their goals with a sense of purpose and passion will never complain about why things keep happening to them; instead they will give thanks and show appreciation by continuing to expand upon the positive attitudes and behaviors that bring them peace, joy and satisfaction. These are the people who grow beyond success and into significance. The business owner who has too much turnover or whose business is flat or declining, the salesperson who isn’t meeting quota, the person who is unhappy in their job, the spouse who is feeling unfulfilled, they may
all ask the question “Why does this always happen to me?” But the business owner who is thriving, the salesperson who is exceeding expectations, the person who goes to work and adds value, and the couple who share in a loving and rewarding relationship will not ask the question, but rather make the statement, “I am so blessed that this keeps happening to me.” It’s a tale of two stories, the sorrowful and woeful “Why does this keep happening to me,” and the hopeful and encouraged “This is so awesome that this keeps happening to me.” So which one is your story? Is there someone in your life that needs to hear this message, maybe read this column? If it is someone who is stuck in the negativity cycle, help them identify the changes that they may want to consider. And if it is someone who continues to be blessed, let them know that they are also a blessing to others through their example and thank them for encouraging you and others through the way they are living their lives. The attitude of gratitude goes such a long way to making a difference in all of our lives. How about you? Are you trapped in the cycle or are you feeling lucky and blessed? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we take the high road with our attitudes and behaviors, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Hard to Activity crucial for warm up older adults’ health to new appliance What I have for you today is another sign of the apocalypse. Samsung is selling its new refrigerator for $5,000. You can probably talk them down to fortyeight. Craig Marshall Smith Why is it so exQUIET pensive? It takes DESPERATION a picture every time you close the door. It doesn’t take a picture of you. It takes a picture of itself. It takes a picture of what’s left inside. Then the pictures are uploaded on the Internet, and you can stand there and block the aisle at the grocery store and look at them. Lord forbid you run out of brown eggs or kale. I have a 23-year-old refrigerator and it refrigerates just fine. It doesn’t have an ice maker or a back-up camera. It doesn’t tell me if the atmospheric pressure inside is sufficient for noodle salad. If I pick up the bacon, it doesn’t warn me, or tell me what’s going to happen to my insides if I eat it. It’s just a refrigerator. It’s not a Family Hub. That’s what Samsung is calling its new refrigerator. I have a few things around here that I Smith continues on Page 7
As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular engagement in activities can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. With many baby boomers already reDeni Jacobs tired or approachLIVING AND ing retirement, it is AGING WELL critical to consider activities that help maintain or achieve optimal levels of health. “What is good for the body is good for the brain,” is a saying we frequently hear and it rings true even when you reach the golden years. How we live our lives can affect how we age. Recreation facilities provide services and amenities such as SilverSneakers fitness classes, tai chi, aqua aerobics, balance improvement, Arthritis Foundation programs and various other services for active aging adults. Some facilities offer one-on-one aquatic therapy training, which is the use of water (or warm water) as a way of improving health while coping with disease or physical discomfort. Water relieves the effects of gravity on the body, giving a sense of weightlessness. This weightlessness alleviates the painful stress on joints or muscles while also providing resistance. The warm water in a therapy pool can also stimulate the touch receptors on the skin, increasing blood circulation and releasing tight muscles. It is important that older adults participate in regular physical activities. Studies suggest that exercise can lower the risk of dementia by 50 percent to 60 percent, and decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60 percent (Eckmann, 2011). Other fun activities beneficial to active adults are card games such as bridge, cribbage and euchre. Skills required for these games include concentration, strategizing and working with a
teammate to triumph over an opponent. A study conducted at the University of California-Berkeley showed that playing bridge regularly appeared to be tied to players’ immune systems producing more T-cells, which the body uses to fight infection. Other benefits of playing card games include keeping the brain stimulated and alert and keeping the memory active (Smith, 2010). Starting or maintaining regular activities can be a challenge as you get older. You may feel discouraged by illness, ongoing health problems, or concerns about injuries or falls. A CTRS (certified therapeutic recreation specialist) is a qualified provider of therapeutic recreation, or a personal trainer can help get you started with the appropriate activities. Therapeutic recreation, also known as recreational therapy, is a process that uses recreation as a means of treatment intended to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence in everyday life activities. Therapists work with clients to improve their health and wellness as well as reduce or eliminate the limitations and restrictions caused by their illness or disabling condition. A CTRS can provide one-on-one support and supervision for individuals requiring assistance during traditional recreation programs on an as-needed basis and may lead various programs, classes and special events. Participating in programs and movement activities can lead to benefits in everyday living such as living independently at home longer, walking to the grocery store to pick up groceries, or even taking fewer prescription medications. Common goals for active adults include social interaction, cognitive stimulation, learning new skills and opportunities for self-expression through crafts. Participants can also acquire a reduction in anxiety, stress and depression, decreased focus on pain, and increase in independence and self-esteem. Here in Douglas County, there are many community centers where you will find a Jacobs continues on Page 7
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In addition to celebrating the winners, participants in the art forum join open-ended discussions about art in the Elizabeth area as well as engage with Hodgson’s agenda for promoting local artists and enhancing art events sponsored by the town. The discussions range from several upcoming art projects planned at the Elizabeth High School to ideas for enhancing the already popular Music and Arts Festival set for August. School group has art focus Elizabeth High School art teacher Candice Tauger and her art students are first on the agenda. Tauger has been the art teacher at the high school for six years and this year began sponsoring the National Art Honor Society (NAHS), which she brought to the school. The NAHS, a national program, is designed for high school students and was created in 1978 “to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art.” “We’re starting our organization, and we’re trying to be involved a little more in the community, that’s part of being in this honor society,” Tauger says to the forum. “One of the big ones (projects) is doing the mural in the community conference room in the Elizabeth Library.” The final design for the mural has not been decided, but the planned theme is the history of Elizabeth. Once a sketch is approved, the students will go to work and hope to have it completed by the end of the school year. “We have a big community day coming up. The entire school is going to be involved with this community day where students will go out for about three hours and do different things for the community,” Tauger says. “That’s when we’re going to go in there and get involved with the mural.” Before handing the floor over to the Elizabeth Public Arts Committee for
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an update on the Elizabeth Music and Arts Festival, Hodgson makes a call for entries to the next forum in April. “Our next one is a springtime theme, so that can be interpreted any way you artists would like to interpret it,” Hodgson said. “So please submit your art for that.” The Elizabeth Public Arts Committee is an all-volunteer organization established in January 2014. The committee spent most of its first year preparing for the Elizabeth Music and Arts Festival. It later held its first art forum in November 2014 and since then has continued the tradition of the quarterly forums to encourage public involvement with local arts, including the music and arts festival.
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consider to be purposeful technology. I am writing on one of them. I can instantly contact a friend in California or Japan. I can find a video of A-Ha singing “Take on Me.” It’s a great video. I have a digital camera that can record pictures of my dog, and turn them into a beautiful 8”-by-8” Shutterfly book, without ever talking with anyone at Shutterfly. Shutterfly can use their technologies to put the same images on coffee cups, calendars and mouse pads. I don’t want a car that drives itself. I don’t want a car that parks itself. Have you seen Roombas? They’re autonomous vacuum cleaners that wander around and bump into things, back up, and go somewhere else. They’re battery operated, and look like they have the capacity of a teaspoon of Lucky Charms. The Roomba 980 is $899.99. Maybe you know this already. You can buy humanoid robots to do household chores. They can dust horizontal surfaces, fold towels and water house plants. I guess you could have a simultaneous performance of your refrigerator taking pictures, a vacuum cleaner finding its own way around your living room, and a
More artists sought The musical element of the Elizabeth Music and Arts Festival has been historically solid, and this year, the Elizabeth Public Arts Committee is hoping to enhance the art portion by encouraging more artists to participate, including performance art and acrobats. “These ideas are what we are looking for. We’re trying to have something this unique that kids can go into or a family, vintage old-town stuff,” says Dan Kelly, committee member. “The more involvement the community has, the better we’ll be.” This year, the Elizabeth Music and Arts Festival is planned for Aug. 12-13. Sidewalk art and interactive children’s activities will once again be part of the festival, as well as a return of the car show with the possible addition of a tractor component. By the end of the forum, Lena and Alyssa have made a large dent in the supply of cookies and juice set up next to a wall, and the arts committee wraps up discussions on additional locations to display art in the community. The next art forum is scheduled for April 25, and artists wanting to enter their art are encouraged to submit a photo of their work attached to an email to the town no later than 5 p.m. on April 15. Send the email to Hodgson at rhodgson@ci.elizabeth.co.us.
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Young Mormons seek to spread faith, attain spiritual growth through mission trips Members ‘called’ to service through prayer, inspiration Staff report Every echelon of leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints is the result of a member being “called” to voluntarily serve in his or her respective role, said Dale Lyman, a stake president in Parker. Individuals have “free agency” at all times, which means they can decide for themselves whether to accept the position, Lyman said. Unforeseen family circumstances, for example, could be a reason for declining a leadership role. The spouse of each person being called is also asked if he or she will support the other in the position. Callings are determined by lengthy prayer and “done by inspiration,” said Lyman, who was asked to become a stake leader. A church bishop meets with counselors and leaders of each ward to discuss calls. “They will pray to determine through the Holy Ghost who would best serve and benefit from that calling,” he said. Highlands Ranch resident Kristyn Wilcox, who grew up in a Mormon household, jumped at the opportunity to join the women’s leadership structure called the Relief Society. As president of the Relief Society in her 350-member ward in Highlands Ranch, she volunteers on Wednesdays and Sundays to teach young women ages 12-18 about contributing through faith. She organizes and oversees activities and occasional weekend retreats. Wilcox still has fond memories of being in such a group as a youth. “We shared our spiritual thoughts about our savior and our heavenly father and our role here on Earth, but we also had a ton of fun,” she said. “We played kickball, went on hikes, had campfires, and all kinds of good stuff.”
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aylor Hunter, 20, returned to Parker in December after an 18-month mission trip to the western part of upstate New York, where she shoveled sidewalks, participated in service projects and spread the word of the Mormon faith. She knocked on doors to share “the message of Jesus Christ A stake is comprised and His love for of nine congregaeverybody.” And tions, or wards, and although about 80 typically contains percent of those 3,000 to 6,000 she talked to were people. not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the vast majority was receptive to the message. “A lot of people we talked to just wanted that relationship and knowledge of a higher power,” said Hunter, now a student at Utah State University. “I talked about Joseph Smith and how he restored the church, where we came from, why we’re here, where we’re going and the potential of what we can become.” That passion for testifying about faith and service to others — whether it be through mission trips to distant places or leadership in local communities — defines the Mormon tradition of building strong family values, several church members said. The family unit, said Dale Lyman, a stake president in Parker, lasts forever. “We believe that families last in life as well as in eternity,” Lyman said. “Everything we do as a church is to help the
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going and the potential of what we can become.” Taylor Hunter Taylor Hunter, 20, holds the Book of Mormon during her mission in upstate New York last year. Courtesy photo individual and the family to be stronger, more Christ-like, more God-like.” That focus branches out into other facets of life for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the LDS Church. Guiding others through the gospel is among the main goals, as is contributing to the communities in which they live. The faith-based altruism has grown so strong it has reached beyond the borders of the U.S., where the religion got its start. Today, there are more followers outside of the country than in it — the result is due in large part to widespread outreach. Faith continues on Page 9
BY THE NUMBERS 85,000 — estimated number of Mormons presently conducting missions on behalf of the church worldwide
150 — number of languages to which the Book of Mormon has been translated 15 million — estimated number of LDS Church members worldwide 6 million — estimated number of LDS Church members in the U.S. 300-600 — number of members per ward Sources: MormonNewsroom.org, stake president Dale Lyman, Mormon.org
on her recent mission trip DID YOU KNOW? • The Mormon faith is a denomination of Christianity. • Young men go on two-year missions to preach the gospel and serve others; young women leave for 18 months. • Mormons are instructed to abstain from coffee, tea and alcohol. • In 1890, church president Wilford Woodruff received a revelation that the leaders of the church should cease teaching the practice of plural marriage. It has been prohibited ever since, and the LDS Church has distanced itself from fundamentalist sects that still practice polygamy in some parts of the nation. • Church members are “called” to various volunteer and leadership positions within the church. • The LDS Church’s president and modernday prophet is Thomas Monson, of Salt Lake City, Utah. • Strong family values are among the key components of LDS teachings. • More members of the LDS Church live outside of the U.S. than within its borders. About 15 million Mormons live throughout the world, with roughly 6 million in the U.S. Sources: Mormon.org, stake president Dale Lyman, MormonNewsroom.com
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The mission of missionaries After completing high school, young men and women in the LDS Church often embark on a voluntary mission to preach the gospel — their destinations determined by church elders. Men go on two-year missions and women for 18 months, said Lyman, who has had four of his six sons serve missions. A fifth — his 18-year-old son — is expecting to learn in the coming weeks where he will serve. Missionaries in south metro Denver traditionally use bicycles or cars to get around and deliver their spiritual message. However, the mode of transportation is up to mission leaders. Aside from receiving a book called “Preach My Gospel” to help guide them through outreach, the decision on who serves a mission mostly comes down to the worthiness of each individual, said Lyman, who went on a mission to Peru when he was 19 years old. “The key thing is that they’re living the church’s standards, they know the testimony of Christ and are following the Ten Commandments,” he said. “They also talk about how the church has impacted them.”
only trying to convert people. Missionaries are involved in countless hours of community service wherever they go, and just to try to make every little corner of the world a better place.” By the end of high school, most teenage boys have a natural urge to explore and engage others, she said. Like others on mission he will be untrips, h able to return home for the time he is gone and can call his family only twice a year. But, like Hunter, he will be able to email his family once a week. But the absence is for a good cause, Wilcox said. Her son is “motivated to do this for our church and his personal relationship with heavenly father.” “There will be tears,” she added. “But there will be any time he moves away from home.”
Reaching out Kristyn Wilcox, a mother of four who lives in Highlands Ranch, said her son is planning to leave for a mission after completing high school in May. The 18-yearold’s destination has not been decided,
but Wilcox is confident he will be kept safe by the mission president and his wife in whichever location he is sent. She expects her son will attain spiritual growth and a new cultural experience. “He had some thinking to do about it, but I think he believes in the gospel enough to be excited about this chance to share his testimony,” Wilcox said. “It’s not
The reward While Hunter was on her mission in New York, she also guided tours at sites associated with the Mormon religion in Palmyra, considered the birthplace of the LDS church, includ-
LDS CHURCH BACKGROUND The Book of Mormon, a collection of writings from ancient prophets and record keepers, is a “second witness” to the Bible of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to Dale Lyman, a stake president in Parker. One of these prophets, Lehi, lived in Jerusalem around 600 B.C. God commanded Lehi to lead a small group of people to the American continent. God continued to call prophets among these people. An angel named Moroni told Joseph Smith that a record of the ancient inhabitants of the American continent was buried in a hill in Utah and that the record contained the gospel of Jesus Christ. By the inspiration of God, Joseph Smith translated into English the ancient text written on golden plates. The book’s complete title is “The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.” It tells of the resurrected Jesus Christ and His visit to His faithful followers in ancient America. It is named after Mormon, an ancient prophet who made an abridgment of the sacred records of his people. Source: Mormon.org ing the farm where Joseph Smith lived as a boy and where the first edition of the Book of Mormon was printed. Although sharing the church’s message was her primary purpose, the trip was never about the number of conversions, she said. Hunter was proud to have had a hand in leading three people to become baptized, the first covenant of the church. A senior couple who initially had reservations was among them. “It was so incredible to see that God has softened the hearts of these people — and they were against it,” Hunter said. “And they had us come back and they accepted.”
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Broncos learn lessons from big letdowns Denver had plenty of pain before garnering the biggest prize By Arnie Stapleton Associated Press Before his whirlybird spin in the air forever etched him in NFL lore, twotime Super Bowl champion John Elway
called his mother on the team flight from Pittsburgh after winning the AFC championship on Jan. 11, 1998. “I said, ‘Mom, guess what? We get to go back to the Super Bowl!’” Elway recounted. “She said, ‘Do we really have to go back?’” After so many Super Bowl letdowns — three losses by an average of 32 points — she wasn’t sure watching her son face
the two-touchdown favorite Green Bay Packers was such a good idea. Many Denver fans are similarly pensive as these Broncos prepare to face Cam Newton and the mighty Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 as, in the eyes of many bookmakers, five-point underdogs. They swear they’ve learned their lessons, however, after getting shellacked
by Seattle 43-8 in the Super Bowl two years ago. They won’t be beating each other up this time in full-pads practices in the lead-up to the Feb. 7 kickoff. They’re praising their opponents aplenty — a lot like the Broncos talked up the Packers 18 years ago. Broncos continues on Page 11
SPORTS ROUNDUP ELIZABETH CARDINALS
ELBERT BULLDOGS GIRLS BASKETBALL Elbert 37, Hanover 15 The Bulldogs won a road conference game Jan. 26 against the Hornets. Key performers: The Bulldogs won on the strength of their defense and an offensive effort that incorporated several players, including freshman Siera Poulson, who recorded 10 points, four assists and four steals. Freshman Graycee Lay had 13 rebounds and three steals. Flagler 69, Elbert 35 The Bulldogs were beat in a nonconference road game Jan. 23. Key performers: Freshman Graycee Lay had 11 points and 13 rebounds and junior Emily Pranger had 10 points and five
rebounds. BOYS BASKETBALL Elbert 50, Hanover 38 The Bulldogs improved to 8-4 on the season after earning a victory Jan. 26 against the Hornets. Key performers: Junior Joel Smith scored 13 points and junior Tristan Buchanan had eight rebounds. Senior Wyatt Swenson scored nine points and had six rebounds. Flagler 43, Elbert 38 The Bulldogs won a nonconference road game Jan. 23. Key performers: Junior Tristan Buchanan and senior Jared Smith each scored 10 points and combined for 23 points and seven steals.
KIOWA INDIANS GIRLS BASKETBALL Kiowa 55, Evangelical Christian 48 Kiowa out scored Evangelical Christian in the Jan. 23 conference game. Kiowa 59, Peyton 54 Madi Zielinski scored 15 points in the Jan. 22 conference game. Key performers: Julie Smith scored 14 points and Melanie Deering scored 13 points. Deering and Smith each had nine rebounds.
Evangelical Christian 52, Kiowa 28 Logan Link scored 14 points in the Jan. 23 conference game. Key performers: Baylie Brogger scored 10 points and Logan Link had 11 rebounds. Kiowa 51, Peyton 28 Baylie Brogger scored 19 points in the Jan. 22 conference game. Key performers: Jacob Gabriel had 15 rebounds, five assists and one steal. Logan Link had 12 rebounds and two assists.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Elizabeth 46, Weld Central 36 Olivia Whitworth led the team scoring with 18 points in the Jan. 26 conference game. Key performers: Rachel Rucker scored 13 points, Jordan Speicher had eight rebounds and Whitworth had five steals. Elizabeth 63, Englewood 38 Olivia Whitworth scored 21 points in the Jan. 22 conference game. Key performers: Jordan Speicher had five rebounds, Whitworth had eight assists and Rachel Rucker had four steals. BOYS BASKETBALL Weld-Central 78, Elizabeth 71 Gage Smith scored 24
points in the Jan. 26 conference game. Key performers: Jordan Minch scored 13 points, Garett Hawkins had seven rebounds and Smith had three steals. Lewis-Palmer 98, Elizabeth 43 Elizabeth was outscored in the Jan. 23 nonconference game. Key performers: Jake Boss and Jordan Minch each scored nine points. Garett Hawkins had eight rebounds and three steals. Elizabeth 74, Englewood 56 Jordan Minch scored 13 points in the Jan. 22 conference game. Key performers: Gage Smith, Colin Steinke and Garett Hawkins all scored 10 points each. Hawkins also had 11 rebounds.
SIMLA CUBS GIRLS BASKETBALL Limon 46, Simla 38 The Cubs lost a nonconference home game Jan. 26 to the Badgers, dropping to 5-7 on the season. Key performers: Simla did not report individual player stats. BOYS BASKETBALL Simla 42, Colorado Springs School 24 The Cubs dominated a
conference road game Jan. 28, improving to 8-5 on the season. Key performers: Simla did not report individual player stats. Limon 51, Simla 43 (OT) The Badgers outlasted the Cubs in a nonconference matchup Jan. 26. Key performers: Simla did not report individual player stats.
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They won’t be soaking in the nightlife quite so full throttle. They’ll certainly prepare for a loud crowd this time after former coach John Fox famously turned down the speakers at practices figuring it would be like a home game only to see that plan ripped apart in all of 12 seconds. “We got spanked last time. I felt bad for a monthand-a-half, two months,’’ said wide receiver Demaryius PUBLIC NOTICE Thomas, the lone bright spot that night in the MeadowDISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY lands when Seattle’s sideline-to-sideline supremacy renSTATE OF COLORADO ACTION NO. dered his Super Bowl-record 13 CIVIL receptions a 2014CV30002 footnote. “He played great,’’ Elway said NOTICE in theOF aftermath of that SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY blowout. “If we all played like he did, we’d have won.’’ HSBC Bank USA,Bowl National Association, “Elway was asked after theas last Super letdown Successor Trustee to Wells Fargo how long it took him to get over his three Super Bowl Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Sterns Mortgage Funding Trust 2006-AC1, Assetlosses. Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AC1, “I’m not over them yet,’’ hePlaintiff shot back. “I just added v. MARK BARENTS, KELLY R. STRICKLAND; ROBERT M. SINGER, Trustee of the Robert M. Singer Trust; 217 Ventures, LLC; HUNT FAMILY, LLC and RICK PETTITT, or his successor, in his official capacity as Public Trustee for Elbert County, State of Colorado, Defendants.
SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTI393.29 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, TUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS 900.00 RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED HERETO, FEET AND A ANGLE OF HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DEthis one toCENTRAL it.’’ TERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. 25º02’15”; THENCE N69º12’49”W YOUits MAY WISH TO SEEK ADVICE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISElway remade his team after 35-point lossTHE to the TANCE OF 244.14 FEET TO A POINT OF OF YOUR OWN ATTORNEY CONCERNSeahawks. committed million by adding freeTO CURVE; THENCEHe ALONG THE ARC OF$109.5 ING YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONG THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING. agents DeMarcus Ware, Aqib Talib and T.J. Ward. The SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 322.26 FEEThelped TO A POINT OF TANGENT, IF THEan SALE DATE IS CONTINUED trio has turn Denver from offensive jugger- TO SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO naut that hadA scored NFL record 606 points behind 1500.00 FEET AND CENTRAL an ANGLE FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE OF 12º18’34” THENCE N56º54’15”W BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO PeytonSAID Manning’s record-breaking runALSO in 2013 into a ALONG CENTERLINE A DISCURE MAY BE EXTENDED. TANCE OF 383.10 FEET TO A POINT OF defensive team. CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided A CURVE THE LEFT ALONG by the aforementioned laws, must be dirTwoTO years afterAND taking the league’s No. 1 offense SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF ected to or conducted at the Office of the to the Super Bowl,HAS theA Broncos bring theCounty NFL’sElbert No. 1County 111.77 FEET; SAID CURVE RADISheriff of the US OF 192.00one FEETthat AND battered A CENTRAL Tom Sheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Kiowa, CO defense, Brady with an Ave, incredible ANGLE OF 33º21’13” TO A POINT ON 80117 THE EASTin RIGHT WAY LINE OF 23 hits the OF AFC championship game. COUNTY ROAD AND TO THE POINT OF SALE DATE: March 9, 2016 at 10:00am. The Broncos also their offensive identity TERMINUS, AND SUBJECT TOchanged A 30.00 The place of the Sheriff’s Sale is: at the FOOT EASEMENT SITUATED IN SECElbert County Sheriff’s Office in the lobby this season with the hiring of coach Gary Kubiak, TION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE of 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO who 80117. 64 WEST OF a THE 6TH P.M., ELBERT installed better ground game and a plan for Manning COUNTY, COLORADO, THE CENTERNOTICE: IF THE BORROWER BEto share snaps withPARTICUBrock Osweiler practice. LINE OF WHICH IS MORE LIEVES in THAT A LENDER OR SERLARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: VICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREThe plan came in handy when Manning missed sixCONCOMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST MENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CORNER OF SECTION 28injury AND CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE weeks with a foot and Osweiler kept the BronSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 28 TOright BEARalong. N 00º08’09”E SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWcos rolling And the ground game finally W I T H AL L BEAR IN G C ON T AIN ED ER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE cameRELATIVE on behind a new O-lineCOLORADO in Kubiak’s zone blocking ATTORNEY GENERAL, HEREIN THERETO, THENCE THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANNscheme. 00º08’09”E ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 1759.78 FEET; CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFBP), THENCE S 83º22’14”E DISTANCE OR BOTH. “I THE FILING OF we’re A COMEven thoughAit’s been OF inconsistent, like what 1187.97 FEET; THENCE N 00º08’09”E A PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREdoing offensively,’’ Elway said.CLOSURE “I like the system, obviDISTANCE OF 1050.19 FEET TO THE PROCESS. TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUBhaving played inC Eit and knowing thatGeneral you can win Jously, ECT CE NTERLIN E; THEN N Colorado Attorney 15º50’14”E A DISTANCE OF 62.25 FEET; 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor THENCE N 14º14’06”E A DISTANCE OF Denver, Colorado 80203 89.84 FEET; THENCE N 41º40’07” A DIS(800) 222-4444 TANCE OF 71.02 FEET; THENCE N www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov 59º11’10”E A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET; THENCE N 40º06’36”E A DISTANCE OF Federal Consumer Financial 42.73 FEET; THENCE N 02º17’50”E A Protection Bureau DISTANCE OF 160.39 FEET; THENCE N P.O. Box 4503 04º14’22”W A DISTANCE OF 132.58 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 FEET; THENCE N 05º44’38”W A DIS(855) 411-2372 TANCE OF 131.60 FEET TO THE www.consumerfinance.gov CENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT WIDE INGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT AND TO DATED at Elbert County, Colorado this THE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTY 6th Day of January, 2016. OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO. Bidders are required to have cash or certiLocated in the County of Elbert, State of fied funds to cover their highest bid at the Colorado, and also known as 5370 Hunt time of sale. Certified funds are payable Circle, Elizabeth, Colorado 80108 (the to the registry of the Elbert County District “Property”). Court.
Public Notices TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. A Second Amended Order Entering Default Judgment and Entry of Decree of Foreclosure (the “Decree”) has been entered in this action concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff.
Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PHILIP HERBERT REUTELER, aka PHILIP H. REUTELER, aka PHILIP REUTELER, Deceased Case Number: 2016PR30002
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado or on or before June 6, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. James T. Reuteler, Personal Representative 3692 S. Quatar Way Aurora, CO 80018 Legal Notice No.: 23346 First Publication: February 4, 2016 Last Publication: February 18, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of G. Herman Schacht, aka Guenter Hermann Schacht, aka Guenter H. Schacht, aka Guenter Schacht, aka Herman Guenter Schacht, aka Herman G. Schacht, aka Herman Schacht, Deceased Case Number: 15 PR 30045
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before May 28, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.
Wanda Schacht Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Master, Esq. 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 23341 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
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HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Sterns Mortgage Funding Trust 2006-AC1, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-AC1, Plaintiff v. MARK BARENTS, KELLY R. STRICKLAND; ROBERT M. SINGER, Trustee of the Robert M. Singer Trust; 217 Ventures, LLC; HUNT FAMILY, LLC and RICK PETTITT, or his successor, in his official capacity as Public Trustee for Elbert County, State of Colorado, Defendants. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. A Second Amended Order Entering Default Judgment and Entry of Decree of Foreclosure (the “Decree”) has been entered in this action concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff. The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Decree, is situated in Elbert County, Colorado, and described as follows, to-wit:
The real property which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Decree, is situated in Elbert County, Colorado, and described as follows, to-wit:
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A PORTION OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OF THE 6TH PM, COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO, SHOWN AND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL B1 OF THE HUNT ADMINISTRATIVE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT EXHIBIT RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 488871, TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE NONEXCLUSIVE INGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL A AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED JUNE 22, 1999 IN BOOK 566 AT PAGE 524, ELBERT COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE N88º11’54”W ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE 623.56 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 211.28 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 2000.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06º03’10”; THENCE S85º44’56”W ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 576.94 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 393.29 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS 900.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25º02’15”; THENCE N69º12’49”W ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 244.14 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 322.26 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 1500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 12º18’34” THENCE N56º54’15”W ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 383.10 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 111.77 FEET; SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 192.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 33º21’13” TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD AND TO THE POINT OF TERMINUS, AND SUBJECT TO A 30.00 FOOT EASEMENT SITUATED IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 28 AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 TO BEAR N 00º08’09”E WITH AL L BEAR IN G C ON TAIN ED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, THENCE N 00º08’09”E ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 1759.78 FEET; THENCE S 83º22’14”E A DISTANCE OF 1187.97 FEET; THENCE N 00º08’09”E A DISTANCE OF 1050.19 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUBJECT CENTERLINE; THENCE N 15º50’14”E A DISTANCE OF 62.25 FEET; THENCE N 14º14’06”E A DISTANCE OF 89.84 FEET; THENCE N 41º40’07” A DISTANCE OF 71.02 FEET; THENCE N 59º11’10”E A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET; THENCE N 40º06’36”E A DISTANCE OF 42.73 FEET; THENCE N 02º17’50”E A DISTANCE OF 160.39 FEET; THENCE N 04º14’22”W A DISTANCE OF 132.58 FEET; THENCE N 05º44’38”W A DISTANCE OF 131.60 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT WIDE INGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT AND TO THE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO. Located in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, and also known as 5370 Hunt Circle, Elizabeth, Colorado 80108 (the “Property”).
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The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action. As of April 30, 2015, Plaintiff was owed the total amount of $1,202,877.79, plus additional accrued and unpaid interest from April 30, 2015 until the judgment has been paid in full or the foreclosure sale has been completed. Further, additional fees and costs (including legal fees) have also been incurred and are due and owing. I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on March 9, 2016 at 10:00AM at the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117 THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED HERETO, HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. YOU MAY WISH TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR OWN ATTORNEY CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TO THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.
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Shayne Heap, Sheriff County of Elbert, State of Colorado By: Sheriff Shayne Heap
DATED at Elbert County, Colorado this 6th Day of January, 2016. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover their highest bid at the time of sale. Certified funds are payable to the registry of the Elbert County District Court.
Legal Notice No.: 23333 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2015 OF CLEARWATER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the North Pines Metropolitan District of Elbert County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget amendment for the 2015 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Clearwater Metropolitan District, of the County of Elbert, State of Colorado; that a copy of the amendment has been filed in the office of the District Management located at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where the same is open for public inspection, and that such Proposed Budget Amendment will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on February 24, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at Blackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any interested elector of the Clearwater Metropolitan District may inspect the budget amendment, and file or register any objection thereto prior to the adoption of the 2015 Budget Amendment.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 0 directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the North Pines Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):
This Meeting is open to the public and any member of the public may address the board.
Legal Notice No.: 23332 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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SALE DATE: March 9, 2016 at The place of the Sheriff’s Sale Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in of 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO
Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, ColorPublic Notice ado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where the same is open for public inspection, and A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS that such Proposed Budget Amendment (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, parheld on February 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at ticularly, to the electors of the Clearwater Blackstone Country Club, 7777 S. CounMetropolitan District of Elbert County, Coltry Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any inorado. terested elector of the North Pines Metropolitan District may inspect the budget NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment, and file or register any objecelection will be held on the 3rd day of To advertise your notices 303-566-4100 May, 2016,call between the hours of 7:00 tion thereto prior to the adoption of public the a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 dir2015 Budget Amendment. ectors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 1 directors will be elected to This Meeting is open to the public and any serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of member of the public may address the the Clearwater Metropolitan District interboard. ested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and AcceptBY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ance form from the District Designated DIRECTORS THE NORTH PINES Election Official (DEO): METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH JARDINE, P.C.
Legal Notice No.: 23320 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Published in: Elbert County News
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLEARWATER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE: IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
world championships with it.’’ Elway changed coaches a year ago, befuddled by Fox’s teams losing their last game by a cumulative 150-66. He said he wanted a team that would “go down kicking and screaming.’’ That toughness has been on display all season. Denver’s model is no longer lighting up scoreboards but grinding it out, hanging around and making big plays at the end. It’s a formula that’s seen them win an NFL record 11 games by seven points or less, including 23-16 over Pittsburgh and 20-18 over New England in the playoffs. “The mindset to me is that you know we play for 60 minutes — even though we haven’t consistently played well for 60 minutes — you know our mindset has been there. And that’s why this team is a tougher team bePUBLIC NOTICE cause it’s a mentally tough one,’’ Elway said. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2015 and the Panthers bringing the This time, it’s Newton OF THE NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT high-octane offense to the Super Bowl and the Broncos sporting the star-studded secondary and ferocious NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget amendment for the 2015 front-seven. Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of thehoping North Pines MetropolitThey’re this dynamic makes a difference — an District, of the County of Elbert, State and like the of Colorado; that aBroncos copy of theteams amend- of ’98 and ’99 they’ll make ment has been filed in the office of the their nervous mothers District Management located at proud. Burg
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INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff of the County Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117 10:00am. is: at the the lobby 80117.
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The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 26, 2016 (not less than 67 days before the election). If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2016 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2015 OF THE NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget amendment for the 2015 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the North Pines Metropolitan District, of the County of Elbert, State of Colorado; that a copy of the amendment has been filed in the office of the District Management located at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where the same is open for public inspection, and that such Proposed Budget Amendment will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on February 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Blackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any interested elector of the North Pines Metropolitan District may inspect the budget amendment, and file or register any objection thereto prior to the adoption of the 2015 Budget Amendment. This Meeting is open to the public and any member of the public may address the board. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Heather Christman Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 792-5595
NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ Heather Christman Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 23336 First Publication: February 4, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Clearwater Metropolitan District of Elbert County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 2 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 1 directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Clearwater Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):
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Heather Christman Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 792-5595
The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 26, 2016 (not less than 67 days before the election). If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the deadline. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 29, 2016(the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, April 29, 2016. CLEARWATER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ Heather Christman Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 23337 First Publication: February 4, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELIZABETH PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Elizabeth Park and Recreation District of Elbert County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.
Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Wadhams, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado, 80228. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 26, 2016).
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. ELIZABETH PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Micki L. Wadhams Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 23345 First Publication: February 4, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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A PORTION OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OF THE 6TH PM, COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO, SHOWN AND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL B1 OF THE HUNT ADMINISTRATIVE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT EXHIBIT RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 488871, TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE NONEXCLUSIVE INGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL A AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED JUNE 22, 1999 IN BOOK 566 AT PAGE 524, ELBERT COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE N88º11’54”W ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE 623.56 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 211.28 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, SAID C U R VE H AS A R AD IU S OF 2000.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06º03’10”; THENCE S85º44’56”W ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 576.94 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF
The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action. As of April 30, 2015, Plaintiff was owed the total amount of $1,202,877.79, plus additional accrued and unpaid interest from April 30, 2015 until the judgment has been paid in full or the foreclosure sale has been completed. Further, additional fees and costs (including legal fees) have also been incurred and are due and owing.
I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on March 9, 2016 at 10:00AM at the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117 THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A
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Shayne Heap, Sheriff County of Elbert, State of Colorado By: Sheriff Shayne Heap
Legal Notice No.: 23320 First Publication: January 14, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Published in: Elbert County News
/s/ BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH JARDINE, P.C.
Legal Notice No.: 23333 First Publication: January 28, 2016 Last Publication: February 4, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Heather Christman Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. 40 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 792-5595
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Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF FEB. 1, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Guess what, Lamb? You’re about to experience a new perspective on a situation you long regarded quite differently. What you learn could open more opportunities later. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bold Bovine is tempted to charge into a new venture. But it might be best to take things one step at a time so that you know just where you are at any given point. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to go on that fun getaway you’ve been planning. You’ll return refreshed, ready and, yes, even eager to tackle the new challenge that awaits you. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child loves to fantasize about magical happenings in the early part of the week. But the sensible Crab gets down to serious business by week’s end. LEO (July 23 to August 22) What goes around comes around for those lucky Leos and Leonas whose acts of generosity could be repaid with opportunities to expand into new and exciting areas of interest. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your concern about your job responsibilities is commendable. But you need to take some quiet time to share with someone who has really missed being with you.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Aspects favor getting out and meeting new people. And as a bonus, you could find that some of your newly made friends could offer important business contacts. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might take pride in wanting to do everything yourself. But now’s a good time to ask family members to help with a demanding personal situation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Pay more attention to the possibilities in that workplace change. It could show the way to make that long-sought turn on your career path.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your need to succeed might overwhelm obligations to your loved ones. Ease up on that workload and into some well-deserved time with family and friends. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Love rules for amorous Aquarians who can make good use of their ability to communicate feelings. Don’t be surprised if they’re reciprocated in kind. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Fishing for compliments? No doubt, you probably earned them. But it’s best to let others believe they were the ones who uncovered the treasure you really are. BORN THIS WEEK: Your good works flow from an open, generous heart. Nothing makes you happier than to see others happy as well. (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.