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Bill aims to change concealed carry rules Measure in state Senate would eliminate need for gun owners to get permits By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Marta Pardo has been the librarian at Elizabeth Middle School for a year. In that time, she updated the catalog so students can access it online and posted links to other educational sources on the school’s website. Photo by Ben Wiebesiek
Librarian has eyes on the future Marta Pardo shares knowledge, experience with Elizabeth Middle School By Ben Wiebesiek bwiebesiek@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Marta Pardo set out to update the Elizabeth Middle School library for the 21st century, she placed a quote from Jorge Luis Borges front and center on the library’s new website:
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library,” wrote the 20th century Argentine author known for his short stories. “This is my motto,” she said last week while giving a tour of the redesigned library. “Sharing and encouraging people to find knowledge — this is a paradise.” At the end of 2015, Pardo finished a year on the job as Elizabeth Middle School’s librarian. But during that time, the computer systems leapt forward a decade.
Pardo’s first priority was updating the library catalog, which was kept offline inside library computers. The new online database freed up time on circulation duties, but Pardo sees benefits for students, who gained the ability to access the catalog from home and on their phones. On the middle school’s website, Pardo has included a wide selection of links to other Internet resources, such as history and news sites, YouTube, Pardo continues on Page 9
Team Rubicon brushes up on skills Group that aids in natural disaster relief includes military veterans Staff report
The members of Team Rubicon, who trained at Praying Hands Ranch in Douglas County Jan. 24. Courtesy photo
Praying Hands Ranch opened its property Jan. 24 to allow members of Team Rubicon to practice chainsaw skills in preparation for natural disaster relief. The team unites the skills and experiences of military veterans and first responders to rapidly deploy disaster response teams.
Team Rubicon, which includes civilian members, operates under the mantra “Disasters are our business. Veterans are our passion.” “They are dedicated to using their valuable training by giving back to the community by offering their services. This group of trained responders run to the disaster while everyone is running away,” said Kathryn Waldheim, who helps with outreach at the Praying Hands Ranch, a nonprofit on the Douglas-Elbert
A bill making its way through the state Senate would eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits for gun owners. Senate Bill 16-017 is sponsored by state Sen. Tim Neville — a Republican from south Jefferson County who recently announced a bid for the U.S. Senate — and his son, Tim state Rep. Patrick Neville, Neville a Castle Rock Republican. The measure would allow a person who legally possesses a handgun under state and federal law to carry a concealed handgun in Colorado without applying for additional permits. If the bill were to pass both chambers and be Patrick signed into law, a person Neville who carries a concealed handgun would have the same carrying rights and be subject to the same limitations that apply to a person who holds a permit to carry a concealed handgun under current law. That includes the prohibition on the carrying of a concealed handgun on the grounds of public schools. “This is an ability for people to defend themselves without paying a tax,” said Tim Neville of his bill, which has been referred to as “constitutional carry.” “No other constitutional right requires a fee to practice,” he said. “There is no fee Bill continues on Page 9
GUN SALES RISE New federal data shows 2015 was a record year for the American firearms industry, with gun sales appearing to hit the highest level on record. According to the FBI Criminal Background Check System, background checks for gun purchases and permits jumped 10 percent in 2015 to 23.1 million, the largest number since the federal background check system began operating in 1998. In Colorado, 342,839 background checks for firearms were approved in 2015 by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. That’s 33,000 more than 2014.
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Agricultural outlook and strategies top agenda Meeting in Limon will include ideas for staying solvent By Jeff Tranel Special to Colorado Community Media Producers know their costs of producing crops and livestock continue to be high while market prices are going down. As profits decrease or there are losses, producers may have difficulty securing operating loans or have to take money from the savings they accumulated over the past few years of good prices. What are they to do?
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Colorado State University Extension will host six outlook and strategy forums throughout Colorado in early March. Producers participating in the forums will learn about the outlook for commodity prices, production costs for each area, current federal programs, and various strategies for being profitable when prices are low. Dr. Stephen Koontz, CSU agricultural marketing expert, will present current outlook information for commodities common to the areas in which the forums will be conducted. Koontz is well known throughout Colorado and the U.S. for his knowledge of the domestic and world
factors that drive market prices for such things as corn, wheat, cattle, oilseeds and hay. He is also familiar with imports and exports. CSU agricultural and business management economists will discuss the costs and returns for various commodities. They will also explore strategies, including new crop insurance products, that a producer might use to change production and marketing to better match individual costs with forecast market prices. Personnel from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will talk about the FSA programs available to producers in Colorado.
The ag outlook and strategy forum closest to Elbert County will be the one in Limon, which will be held at the Community Building, 477 D Ave., from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on March 3. Registration is free. People wanting to participate in the program can reach out by phone or email or register at the door. For more information about the forums, contact Jeff Tranel at 719-545-1845 or jtranel@colostate.edu or Brent Young at 970522-7207 or brent.young@colostate.edu.
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. Takeout and drive-through are available. Dinner is available in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, Parker.
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Children’s Theater Auditions Missoula Children’s Theatre plans auditions for “Jack and the Bean Stalk” from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Children ages 5-18 are encouraged to try out for this one-week intensive program. No need to prepare anything, and no appointment needed. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Mainstreet Center.
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Events ‘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 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. Lenten Fish Fry 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
Local artists’ works are featured in the Greater Castle Rock Art Guild’s 11th annual “Romancing the Arts” juried art show, which runs until 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 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Broadway Musical Douglas County High School presents “Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 18-20 and Feb. 25-27; Poppins and The Princess Tea is presented at 1 p.m. with the show starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 and Feb. 27. Tickets available at www.SeatYourSelf.biz/dchs.
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 supergroup 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.
Classical Guitar Concert The McAllister Keller Guitar Duo returns to Christ’s Episcopal Church to perform Winterriese (A Winter Journey), a concert featuring songs from Franz Schubert’s Winterriese song cycle. At 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, the program bridges four centuries and two continents, and also includes songs from Elizabethan England, an original arrangement of an Italian madrigal, folk and art songs from South America, and much more. Tickets available at the door. The church is at 615
VFW Post Meeting 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
Jeff Tranel is the CSU Extension agricultural and business management economist in Pueblo.
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Parker officer recounts ice rescue Trey Biles reflects on incident that left two teens dead
Parker police officer Trey Biles, with Lt. Chris Peters, left, said during a Jan. 29 press conference that he believes the teen he saved is a hero. Photo by Chris Michlewicz
By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Trey Biles was the first emergency responder on scene when three Legend High School students fell through ice covering a retention pond in the Hidden River subdivision. The Parker police officer was responding to a 911 call made by two young girls who were in the vicinity of the Jan. 14 accident, which resulted in the deaths of two of the teens, Patric Lantz and Max Gantnier. During a press conference Jan. 29, Biles recounted the minutes in which he pulled out the only person visible in the pond, Cole Robinson. Biles arrived on scene 2 1/2 minutes after the call came in. As he reached the top of a small hill near the pond, Biles said he remembered seeing an aspen tree that had just been cut down. He grabbed the 15-foot tree, went onto the ice and extended the limb out to Robinson, who was struggling to keep his head above water. Biles said he later learned that Robinson had been in the water for nearly 15 minutes before Biles arrived. “From what I’ve heard, Cole’s core temperature was only a degree warmer than Max’s, so… he wouldn’t be able to survive much longer,” said Biles, who has been with the Parker Police Department for two years. Gantnier passed away in the hospital 11 days after the incident. Lantz was in the water for more than 30 minutes and was pronounced dead soon after being removed from the pond. Biles has spoken with Robinson several times since the incident and said he will continue to have contact with the teen and encourage him to live his life. Biles was asked Jan. 29 whether he believes he is a hero. “Something I’ve said to Cole since then, and I truly believe it, is one of the most heroic things I’ve ever seen is Cole
grabbing onto that branch, because he had no dexterity in his hands and he was able to grab it with his forearms and be pulled up on the shore,” Biles said. After rescuing Robinson, Biles went back out onto the ice and used the tree to probe the hole where the boys had fallen in. He said there were no signs of life and the water was too murky to see beneath the surface. If he had seen either of the other teens, Biles said he’d already made the decision to dive into the water. “I believe that I did everything that I could have, but you will always kind of think back and wish you could have done more,” he said. Parker Police Chief David King, who arrived on scene shortly after Biles and assisted his officers, said he was proud that Biles’ quick thinking helped prevent further tragedy. Biles was “like a machine”
during the incident, demonstrating both urgency and a methodical approach under pressure, King said. Biles said he heard from a third-party source that the teens were trying to help one another escape from the frigid waters after they fell through the ice. “I have heard that Max couldn’t swim and that was part of the reason why there was so much screaming and thrashing around, and I have heard that Patric was trying to help him stay above water,” Biles said. Biles, who fell through lake ice as a child when he was ice fishing but was able to remove himself from the chest-deep water, responded to a call one day before the tragedy about kids playing on a different sheet of ice. In the days after the Hidden River, Biles said he caught teens from Legend High School on a frozen pond
and said he had difficulty containing his anger. He says public education is key to preventing another similar tragedy. Since the drownings, the Parker Police Department has purchased 75 ropes, each with a throwing apparatus, and every officer now has them in their patrol cars. Biles, a former parks and wildlife officer, also was credited with helping save a man in October by administering CPR and using an automated external defibrillator to revive him. He has replayed the Jan. 14 rescue in his mind multiple times and still struggles with the thought that more could have been done. “It’s difficult to process,” he said. “I mean I’m extremely happy that Cole made it out of the water, but your heart is broken for not being able to help the other two.”
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Finding space to shoot gains urgency Firearms enthusiasts seek safe, legal outdoor areas
HOW TO FIND LEGAL SHOOTING SPOTS
By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nine years after joining the Douglas County 4-H sport shooting program, Sedalia resident Brooke Taylor, 17, is preparing to compete in the national championships for air pistol. “I think some people might be a little bit scared of firearms if they’re not used to being around them, which is understandable,” said Taylor, who also shoots .22-caliber pistol and compound bow in the 4-H program. “That’s why I think it’s a good idea to get kids involved early to know that guns are safe if you use them in a way that’s good.” Taylor is one of about 200 Douglas County youths involved in the 340 different shooting projects offered by the county’s 4-H program. About 60 adult volunteers lead the program, which is the fastest growing 4-H program in Douglas County. “It’s not just Douglas County,” said Brenda Kwang, 4-H extension agent for Douglas County. “It’s growing nationally, and Colorado is leading the country.” But finding safe and legal public outdoor space to practice has become a growing concern throughout the southern Front Range, which covers Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Park and Teller counties. Because Douglas County has no outdoor shooting range open to the public, Taylor and most 4-H shooters practice on a friend’s private property on Highway 105 in the southern part of the county. “The indoor range, DCF Guns in Castle Rock, is the closest place to do some indoor shooting,” said Troy Taylor, Brooke’s father. “But it is pricey and small compared to having outdoor space.” Legal spaces improve safety, protect land Competition, team building and leadership opportunities are driving interest in sport shooting, which reaches about 420,000 4-H youths nationally, Kwang said. But Douglas County also has a large contingent of adult recreational shooters who — like their youthful counterparts — need places to practice their sport. The need for legal public shooting space is crucial to help prevent accidental deaths and destruction of land, according to county officials, who are working to address the issue. “We know that there is recreational shooting occurring, and we know a lot of people are shooting illegally,” said Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge, who participates in recreational shooting sports. “But it’s not that people want to be illegal, they just want to have an opportunity to shoot. So we hope to open up an opportunity for them to be safe and legal.” The board recently voted to participate
Regulations for shooting on public land differ from agency to agency and area to area, based on recreational uses, environmental concerns, agricultural interests and many other factors. Generally speaking, shooting is illegal on county-owned land — specifically in Douglas County — and water utility land. It is legal on some land owned by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and designated areas of Colorado Parks and Wildlife land. For more information on the rules in a specific area, contact the appropriate agency office. U.S. Forest Service
Brooke Taylor, 17, is one of 200 Douglas County 4-H sport shooting participants. Sport shooting is the fastest growing 4-H program in the county. Photo by Shanna Fortier in the Southern Shooting Partnership to help provide safe and responsible sport shooting across the southern Front Range. The organization, formed in 2015, is a group of land-owning public agencies that focus on recreational shooting issues. Agencies included in the partnership are the U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, Denver Water, Colorado Springs Utilities and the five counties. “We’re looking to create multiple locations where shooting sports is an allowed use as opposed to an illegal use,” said Andy Hough, environmental resources coordinator of Douglas County’s division of open space and natural resources. Hough is also the chairman of the board of the Southern Shooting Partnership. But creating these safe shooting areas is not going to happen quickly. A clear timeline has not yet been established. Partnership has education component The partnership must first identify areas where recreational sport-shooting activities may be inappropriate, such as those close to caves, trailheads and camping sites. The partnership also plans to develop a cooperative information and education program that promotes safe and responsible shooting. Education is a big focus of the partnership’s mission. “There is increasing demand for all outdoor recreation — hiking, camping, fishing…” Hough said. “There’s more competition to be able to recreate in all these different ways and we need to make sure lands are managed appropriately and the competing recreational uses can be conducted safely and courteously.” Illegal shooting can destroy land, county officials said. “Many times, people will bring out
Second tree-killing outbreak still going Spruce beetle damage not as widespread as pine epidemic By Dan Elliott Associated Press The mountain pine beetle epidemic that ravaged Colorado’s lodgepole pines for two decades is over because most of the vulnerable trees are dead, but a second bug that attacks spruce trees is still spreading, forestry experts said. The experts had good news about Colorado’s beloved aspen trees, which turn mountainsides bright yellow and orange every autumn: They’re generally faring well after suffering worrisome die-offs from drought in previous years. The U.S. Forest Service and Colorado State Forest Service conduct an aerial survey of the state’s trees every year, and the 2015 survey was released Jan. 28.
It showed the mountain pine beetle has returned to pre-epidemic levels after attacking more than 5,300 square miles of forest since 1996, leaving large swaths of forest a dull reddish-brown. The epidemic subsided because few vulnerable trees were left for the beetles to infect, the survey found. The beetle primarily attacks tall, slender lodgepole pines, but it also got into larger ponderosa pines. Lodgepoles are resilient, and seedlings are growing amid the beetle-killed trees, said Bob Cain, an inspect expert with the U.S. Forest Service. “Lodgepole regenerates very quickly when you get sunlight on the forest floor,” he said. A related insect, the spruce beetle, attacked another 285 square miles of spruce trees last year for a total of 2,500 square miles since 1996. That was a smaller increase than the year before, but Cain said it’s too early to tell whether the epidemic has peaked.
targets because they want to shoot at something that we don’t want shot up for multiple reasons — old trash, TVs, computers,” Partridge said. Controlling the types of targets allowed in a legal shooting area helps control debris and prevent trees from being shot up in the forest. While protecting the land is a high priority, the safety of shooters and nonshooters is top of the list. In 2015, Glenn Martin, a 60-year-old Monument man enjoying the July 4 holiday weekend with his family, was killed by what was apparently an errant shot as he waited to roast marshmallows at Rainbow Falls Park campground in Pike National Forest, about 50 miles southwest of Castle Rock. The area where Martin was shot was supposed to be a non-shooting area. Creating safe shooting areas on open land could help prevent accidental deaths like Martin’s, Partridge said. “We’re trying to create a balance of safety to protect the shooter but also those who don’t shoot and want the safety and
Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest — 970295-6700 Pike/San Isabel National Forest — 719-5458737 Grand Mesa/Gunnison/Uncompahgre National Forests — 970-874-7691 Rio Grande National Forest — 719-852-5941 Routt National Forest — 970-870-2299 San Juan National Forest — 970-247-4874 White River National Forest — 970-319-2670 Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office, information — 303239-3600 A list of target-shooting restrictions and closures is provided by the U.S. Forest Service at www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/recreation/? cid=STELPRD3836311. security,” Hough said. “The bottom line is that the popularity of the Front Range is increasing, use of public land is increasing, all recreation is increasing — and we’re trying to be good stewards of the land and provide safe environments for everyone.”
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Arraignment set Motorcycle group in death of trooper at heart of friction Suspect was allegedly driving under the influence By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Eric Henderson, accused in a traffic accident that killed Colorado State Trooper Jaimie Jursevics, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Feb. 5 at the Douglas County Justice Center. An arraignment date was set for March 21. About 8:50 p.m. on Nov. 15, Jursevics was parked on the right Henderson shoulder of southbound Interstate 25 near mile marker 175 in Castle Rock investigating a crash. While outside her vehicle, she was hit and suffered fatal injuries. The suspect motorist fled the scene southbound on I-25. Henderson was stopped on Spruce Mountain Road and taken into custody by Palmer Lake Police Department, according to a news release by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Jursevics, 33, joined the state patrol in January 2011 and transferred to Troop 1-C Castle Rock in 2014. She lived in Denver with her husband, Didzis, and her infant daughter, Morgan Lynn. Police documents show that Henderson appeared to be under the influence of alcohol when stopped by officers. Reports also state that while Henderson was waiting in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office interview room, officers could “smell an odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage upon his person.” A police interview with Henderson’s passenger, Craig Whitehill, allegedly revealed that the two men each had eight to 10 beers at a Broncos game earlier that day. Whitehill dozed off on the drive home and reported to police that he didn’t see, hear or feel anyone get hit with the vehicle. He later changed his statement, telling police a loud noise — a “big thump”— woke him up. Henderson, 52, is a retired Army colonel who lives in Peyton, a small town near Colorado Springs. He is facing multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence and careless driving resulting in death.
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A few years earlier, in 2011, an Iron Order member was stabbed by another gang member in South Carolina. And a 2014 melee at a Baltimore strip club involved Iron Order members who were attacked by riders from the Iron Horsemen group who wielded flashlights, hammers, bats and knives.
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One of the nation’s fastest-growing motorcycle clubs is composed largely of military, police officers and prison Clothing sparks resentment guards. It also embraces the regalia and Accounts of some of those episodes traditions of outlaw biker gangs — a were contained in a 2014 report from choice that has provoked deadly clashes the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, with other groups. Firearms and Explosives describing the The Iron Order club insists it is a involvement of the military in motorlaw-abiding, charitable brotherhood cycle gangs. The report described Iron of family men who just like to ride. But Order as one of the nation’s fastestexperts say its members are increasingly growing clubs that continues to expand becoming entangled in violence with into territories normally controlled by other biker groups, blurring the line well-established outlaw gangs despite between professionals who are sworn to the violence. uphold the law and a biker culture with The ATF says the club “infuriated” the a long history of criminal activity. most notorious motorcycle gangs, such “It’s almost like they are playing as the Hells Angels and Pagans, by weardress-up on the weekend and acting out ing a three-piece patch arrangement what their perception of an outlaw gang with a crescent-shaped bottom patch is,” said David Devereaux, a spokesman bearing the name of a state. The bottom for the National Council of Clubs, which “rocker” historically belonged to outlaw represents hundreds of motorcycle gangs, called “one-percenters.” But Iron groups. “They create aggressive situaOrder never sought their permission to tions with other use it and took motorcycle clubs in colors already opposition to the claimed by other culture.” clubs, said John C. The latest skirWhitfield, an Iron mish happened Jan. Order attorney and 30 in Denver, when a member himself. the Iron Order and The Iron Order the Mongols motorgroup formed in cycle club clashed 2004, seeking the in a brawl that left mystique of outa Mongols member law gangs without dead. the crime, he said. The two groups The founders liked blame each other the motorcycle for inciting the viofellowship, which lence at the Coloreminded them of rado Motorcycle the camaraderie Expo, a gathering of of a military unit biker groups from or a police departacross the country. ment. Police are not sure “We wanted to what set off the kind of change the fight, which left dynamics of the seven other people Dave Devereaux motorcycle world,” shot, stabbed or said. A National Council of Whitfield beaten. More than lot of members one person fired a Clubs spokesman like the threeweapon during the piece patch for its melee, including a “cool factor,” he Colorado Departsaid. “There’s a ment of Corrections little bit of danger officer who wore patches that clearly that kicks in, and it kind of makes these identified him as a member of the Iron weekend warriors feel like they are a Order. little bit dangerous. But we’re not.” No one has been arrested, adding to There has been “a ton of pushback” the frustration of other groups that com- from other groups as a result, Whitfield plain Iron Order members pick fights, said. then use their law enforcement connecOther police clubs also wear threetions to avoid prosecution. piece patches but have no trouble with
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Not clear-cut It’s not uncommon to for law enforcement to join motorcycle clubs. Some groups exist exclusively for police, such as the Blue Knights, which has almost 20,000 members and performs community services year-round. A source of friction is that the Iron Order consists of both law enforcement and other professions, and it adopts emblems more common to well-established gangs, according to experts. The Iron Order says its members have lawfully defended themselves during confrontations provoked by other groups that feel threatened by the club’s rapid growth and its open disregard for time-honored rules of motorcycle culture. An Iron Order recruit fatally shot a member of the Black Pistons motorcycle club during a June 2014 fight outside a bar in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The shooter said members of the other group attacked him and broke his nose. Three people were shot in a February 2015 gunbattle with bikers affiliated with the Bandidos gang. A fourth person was hit over the head with a baton.
other groups, said Stephen Stubbs, an attorney for the Mongols. “It’s not about the patches. It’s about Iron Order living out its ‘Sons of Anarchy’ fantasy, starting fights and causing trouble,” Stubbs said, referring to a cable television show about an outlaw motorcycle club. The Iron Order group usually goes out of its way to avoid crime, even requiring its members to have concealed-carry weapons permits as a way to vet for convicted felons, said Steve Cook, executive director of the Midwest Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association, which offers training for police agencies. Iron Order members typically cooperate with law enforcement, while their outlaw counterparts swear against doing so, he said. Yet their disparate membership, which includes people from all professions, seems to invite hostility. “Most people who ride know not to pretend to be a one-percenter if you’re not truly a one-percenter. It’s a good way to get attacked,” said John Risenhoover, a former ATF agent who has investigated biker gangs. “It’s like you’re out trying to pick a fight.”
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Jail death puts new light on restraint tactic
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The risks associated with the maneuver are well-documented, but in many jails, deputies lack the training of mental health care workers, who might try to calm someone down by other means than force, such as talking to them, she said. Weak policies and lack of accountability in many facilities perpetuates the problem. Those risks have prompted some agencies to limit or prohibit prone resistant. The Ohio prisons department, for example, prohibits the practice, but allows officers to briefly hold inmates face down to get control of them. Some school districts bar educators from using it against unruly students, and mental health institutions have moved away from the practice. When used correctly, the tactic is safe and effective, said Pittsburgh police Officer David Wright, the department’s useof-force instructor, who trains officers to control a person’s limbs rather than put weight on their back.
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The death of a 112-pound jail inmate who choked on his own vomit and suffocated after Denver sheriff’s deputies restrained him during a psychotic episode is drawing new attention to the way he was subdued: face-down on his stomach with five deputies holding him to the floor. Experts warn the common but risky police tactic of restraining someone in a prone position can be lethal, especially on those with medical problems and the mentally ill, whose distress is sometimes confused with resistance. While the method has been linked to several deaths nationwide, some in law enforcement say it remains one of the most effective ways to stay safe while controlling a combative person. Denver officials last week released surveillance footage of deputies’ encounter with Michael Marshall, 50, a homeless man who had been jailed for trespassing and died because of “complications of positional asphyxia,” according to the medical examiner. District Attorney Mitch Morrissey said he wouldn’t file criminal charges against the six deputies involved, saying multiple factors, including lung and heart disease, also contributed to the death. The deputies’ use of force was necessary against the struggling inmate, Morrissey said. “He didn’t try to hurt anyone. He wasn’t threatening,’’ his niece, Natalia Marshall, said. “And for them to forcefully restrain
to the chokehold, the medical examiner cited “prone positioning during physical restraint’’ as a cause of his death. When the maneuver turns deadly, it’s often because a suspect is disobeying commands or resisting, which can cause officers to apply even more pressure, said Harvey Hedden, executive director of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. “In cases where people comply, there are other options,’’ he said. But often prone restraint is used on mentally ill or sick suspects whose duress is mistaken for resistance, escalating the problem, said Jamie Fellner, senior adviser for Human Rights Watch, which has studied use of force against mentally ill inmates. “If you have somebody who is psychotic and you, the officer, are trying to get handcuffs on him and push him into a cell, in that person’s mind you are his demons come real,’’ Fellner said.
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him the way they did and brutally murder him just because of the fact that he was trespassing? Is beyond my thoughts.’’ The case, which prompted calls for a federal investigation, recalled the similar death of Marvin Booker, a homeless street preacher in 2010 after Denver deputies shocked him with a Taser while he was handcuffed, put him in a sleeper hold and lay on top of him. The medical examiner said he died of “cardiorespiratory arrest during restraint.” The Justice Department has long warned officers about the dangers of “positional asphyxia,” or death because someone’s position complicates their ability to breathe. “As soon as a suspect is handcuffed, get him off his stomach,’’ the DOJ wrote in a 1995 bulletin. Problems arise when a person is held prone for prolonged periods, experts said. No agency collects data showing how many people suffocate as a result of being restrained face-down nationally, so it’s impossible to say whether use of the tactic has increased. However, the technique has been cited in several high-profile deaths, including that of Robert Ethan Saylor, an overweight man with Down syndrome who died after a struggle with deputies in a Maryland movie theater; Tanisha Anderson, a mentally ill woman held on her stomach after she tried to escape the back seat of a Cleveland police patrol car; and Robert Minjarez, who was held down by Louisiana officers as he cried in an increasingly muffled voice, “I can’t breathe.’’ Eric Garner, the New York City man whose chokehold death in 2014 became a flashpoint for protesters decrying the killings of unarmed black men by police, was also held down on his face. In addition
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‘One more’ beats voice of defeat The other day I left my condo and headed for the gym. It is just a short walk from my building to the gym, and the back door of my building usually sees a lot of skier traffic returning from a day on the hill. That afternoon was no different as I found myself holding the door open for guests and neighbors who had their hands full of skis, poles, boots and kids. And then as I made my way up the path, I ran into an amazing elderly woman carrying her skis on her shoulder like a pro and making her way down the path toward the condo, slowly but solidly for sure. I would never venture a guess as to her age, but her spirit and energy were that of an 18-year-old. I stopped and asked the woman if I could help carry her skis into the building and, still wearing her ski boots, she smiled brightly and said, “Thank you very much, but I think I have at least one more walk in me.” Then she laughed and added this, “Plus, I have to show my husband I still have one more in me too.” Wow, what an inspiration for a workout. How many times had I gone to the gym in the past and shortened my time on the treadmill or stopped short of the number of reps I wanted to do? You know how it goes, right? I plan on doing 45 minutes, and at 38 minutes I convince myself that was good enough. Or I plan on doing 12 reps and get to 10 and say
that’ll work. It’s so easy to talk ourselves out of doing just one more, isn’t it? And I mean “one more” anything. But not that day. My friend carrying her skis inspired me to complete one of the best workouts I had in a long time. It was a little more time on the treadmill Michael Norton and a few more reps in the weight room, beWINNING cause as it turned out, I WORDS did indeed have at least one more in me too. We all have at least “one more” in us, don’t we? We have at least one more sales call to make each day, one more friend to reach out to, one more customer to serve, one more employee to thank, one more hug to give, one more smile to share, one more person to forgive, one more minute to listen, one more moment of patience, and one special person to love on just a little more. We all have “one more” something inside of us. Now obviously, there are times when we have to listen to our bodies and know when we have had enough. Our awesome ski pa-
trollers here will tell you, it’s always that “one last run” that can get someone hurt. When the legs are done, it’s always better to take that “one more run” the next day. And if we are driving, it’s always better to have that “one more” drink at home so we don’t risk hurting ourselves or others. When it comes right down to it, it is that personal drive, that inner belief, and that tiny voice that can either tempt us to quit early or push through and beyond our goals and selflimiting beliefs. And that tiny voice can be so powerful and convincing when trying to get us to give up, that tiny voice can be a real smooth talker, if you know what I mean. It’s that other tiny voice that we want to tune our ears to, that tiny voice that says, “Keep going, you have one more in you.” What’s your “just one more” thing you could be doing? Love? Kindness? Forgiveness? Time in the gym? Patience? A smile? A hug? A thank you? I would love to hear all about whatever that “one more” thing is at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we push through and beyond “just one more” 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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Valentine’s Day heart to tolerate Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you need someone else to tell you when to be romantic, you’re hopeless. True love doesn’t happen once a year, in the middle of the shortest month. The same goes for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. If you truly care for your mother and father, it’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day every day. The worst of the worst in this is giving someone a greeting card with a prewritten sentiment. That’s the opposite of romance, and it’s disrespectful of every love song I have ever heard. But millions upon millions disagree with me. And millions upon millions will be spent on cards, flowers, chocolates and other baubles, all born out of a neglect for the deeper meanings of day-after-day devotion, passion and yearning. It’s sort of like only going to church on Christmas or Easter. Unfortunately, half of us are misbehaving. You have heard of Ashley Madison? Keeping track of my mistresses is a fulltime job. Or it would be. Did I give the necklace to Casey, or screw up and give it to my wife? You know what? I think I gave the bath towels to Audrey, and the Kate Spade purse to my wife. What was I thinking? If it makes a difference to you, and no one comes through, then please accept a Valen-
tine from a stranger. Me. It renews on the 14th of every month. No one sends me Valentines anymore. Thankfully. Anyone who knows me, knows how I feel. The ones who Craig Marshall Smith don’t, get a warning. QUIET How’s that for DESPERATION acceptance? Pretty low on the charts, I admit. Tell me you care for me on the 13th and the 15th instead. Valentine’s Day was actress Karen Valentine’s idea. No it wasn’t. I wonder what kind of attention Valentine has received every Feb. 14. “The day was first associated with romantic love in the High Middle Ages (Wikipedia).” The history of Valentine’s Day is far more interesting than what it has turned into. Premade, store-bought objects and confections. Isn’t that what you just did in December? I am a big believer in making something with your own hands. “But I don’t have an imagination.” You don’t need one.
Spell “I love you” with Cheerios, on the breakfast table. Or create a heart with rose petals or Red Vines. Giving a woman a silver balloon should be a misdemeanor. There was a Beanie Baby on my porch one year. Dachshund. Tell me. Have I ever given you the impression that I might like a stuffed animal? And don’t tell me it was for Smitty. Those things are filled with spider eggs. At least that was the rumor. Actually they are filled with plastic pellets. Smitty would tear the thing apart, which would be fine with me, and I would be vacuuming pellets for weeks, which would not be fine with me. Is the Loveland post office still canceling stamped envelopes for lovers? The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is the largest seller of teddy bears by mail order and the Internet. Their “Fifty Shades of Grey Bear,” which you can find on their Valentine’s Day page, comes with a gray suit, a satin tie, a mask and handcuffs. It’s $89.99. Standard shipping is $12.99. “I love you” made with Red Vines? About a dollar. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
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Ongoing Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization. The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. Finding Our Way Together, a brand new group
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for free speech and there shouldn’t be for the Second Amendment.” The bill passed a Senate committee 3-2 on Jan. 27. The Senate Finance Committee heard the bill Feb. 2, and it again passed with a 3-2 vote. Next stop for the bill in the Republicancontrolled Senate is the Appropriations Committee. If the bill were to pass the full Senate, it faces a tough audience in the Democrat-controlled House. Democrats in the Senate have spoken out against the measure. “Our permitting system for concealed weapons carry enhances responsibility by making sure applicants demonstrate the ability to safely use a gun before they are allowed to conceal it from plain view,” said Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster. “It also ensures greater safety by making sure the applicant is not a known threat to society.” Ulibarri believes that if this bill passes, it could put residents in danger. Provisions that the bill would eliminate include: background checks and fingerprint verification, the requirement to demonstrate competence with using a handgun, and the ability for Colorado sheriffs to deny or revoke permit applicants when an applicant has a protection or restraining order against him or her at the time of application.
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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. This lecture will attempt to summarize the state of genetic analysis and to explain how all this information will completely change the way we do
for anyone who is alone, left out, picked on or overwhelmed by life. Since it is just forming, the group will evolve to fit the needs of the participants. Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 34061 Forest Park Drive, in the lower level of Elizabeth Family Health. Leaders are Mary, 720-638-9770, and Karen, 303-243-3658, and both welcome phone calls. Group participation is free, and building is accessible. Kiowa Creek Food Pantry is a distribution site for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low income individuals/families that qualify. We also distribute low income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry for more information at 303-621-2376, or come by from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; we are located in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne St., Kiowa. Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
As of last November, eight states have “constitutional carry:” Vermont, Montana, Alaska, Texas, Arizona, Wyoming, Arkansas and Kansas. Vermont has had “constitutional carry” since 1791, and Kansas was the most recent state to pass the law. Colorado is among 23 states where legislators have introduced or are planning to introduce “constitutional carry” bills. “I’m not sure if it makes (society) safer, but I would believe that a bill like this makes society freer,” Neville said, adding that three of the states that already have “constitutional carry” border Colorado. “Currently we have the ability to open carry in the state, and it seems a little ridiculous that if someone puts a coat on, they become a criminal.” State Sen. Michael Merrifield, D-Colorado Springs, who was involved in the original drafting of Colorado’s concealed carry statute, said the passing of the bill would make Coloradans less safe. “Our current system of concealed carry permits has already enabled thousands of law-abiding, responsible gun owners to obtain their concealed carry permits,” Merrifield said in a news release. “This bill would eliminate those commonsense measures, and create a loophole to allow dangerous and/or untrained individuals to carry concealed, loaded weapons in public. I’m disappointed my Republican colleagues voted against the will of the majority of Coloradans by supporting this out-of-touch bill.”
science and medicine in the future. Thursday, May 5, Living with Wildlife. Mary K. McCormac, education and watchable wildlife coordinator (Northeast Region), will lead a discussion on how and why human-wildlife conflicts happen, how to minimize potential problems, and how to protect wild animals, people and pets. Movie Showing A community showing of the movie “Just Eat It!” is planned at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Elizabeth United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Donations will support the church’s food outreach programs, and a panel discussion and Q&A will follow the movie. The film follows Canadian filmmakers Jen and Grant as they dive into the issue of food waste, from farm through retail. Realizing that billions of dollars of good food is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that have been discarded. Food waste is right under our noses, and it’s a seemingly insignificant problem that is having shockingly massive global impacts.
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Google, and online databases for Elbert and Douglas County libraries. “How did I know they needed this? I would go to the classrooms and I would see students struggling with the database we had for them,” she said. “I said, ‘No, they need to understand what they’re talking about.’ One student wanted to learn about Troy. He didn’t understand if he was talking about Rome. So I brought the student here and showed him Google, and I showed him all the maps, the pictures, the history.” Pardo wants to meet the students where they want to learn. “We have encyclopedias,” she said as a thin smile crossed her face, “nobody uses this.” Pardo has no intention of shrinking the reference section because the library has the space. “I run a collection analysis because we have a lot of books that are not being used. I asked myself, what can we do with those books? With the nonfiction, that’s fine because it’s a reference material,” she said. But the data collection helps her determine which fiction books to keep. “To make a decision like that, it’s good to have support,” she said. Pardo emigrated from Colombia in 1999 with her daughters, who were 4 and 9 years old at the time. “I’m a doctor, a medical doctor, M.D., in Colombia,” Pardo said. “I came here to work at the University of Colorado do-
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county line that provides equine therapy to those with disabilities. The group that trained Jan. 24 included veterans from the Navy, Army,
ing cancer research — prostate and lung cancer. I worked there for eight years. That is the way I got my working visa. I came with two daughters… But then my sponsor died, and I didn’t have any more work to do. The grant was cut. I had the girls and I had a house and I was doing a very specific thing, being a pathologist. So I didn’t have anywhere else to go.” With her immigration paperwork still in-process, Pardo knew she needed employment in a hurry, so she decided to apply her love of learning in a new career. In 2005, she started as a paraprofessional at Littleton High School while volunteering with Douglas County Libraries. Pardo was presented with an award as an outstanding volunteer of the year — a prize she credits for helping her get a scholarship to the University of Denver to pursue her master’s degree in library and information sciences. She graduated in 2010. “I truly am convinced you can do whatever you want to do. Especially women,” Pardo said. She shares this message with the girls browsing the books and magazines in the newly designated women’s corner of the library. To these girls, Pardo proudly cites her two daughters, away at Yale on scholarships, as examples of the value of knowledge for young women, in general — immigrants in particular. “I tell them, ‘You have to learn the language; you have to learn the new culture.’ But look, I was a single mom, a paraprofessional, and now my girls are going to the best schools,” Pardo said with a smile. “When I talk about that, who could possibly ask for more?”
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“The Trumpet Player,” oil on board, by Charlotte Strauss, one of four artists with work included in the “Lasting Impressions” exhibit, which is open through March at Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Gallery. Courtesy photo
Artful impressions Hanging in there is theme of exhibit
‘Lasting Impressions’ show is tied to popular play’s longevity By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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he next play scheduled at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton is an American classic: George Kaufman’s and IF YOU GO Moss Hart’s “The Man Who Came to “Lasting Impressions” Dinner,” a perenwill hang in the Stanton nially popular Gallery at Town Hall Arts comedy that first Center, 2450 W. Main St. opened on Broadin downtown Littleton, way in 1939. In from Feb. 17 to March keeping with the 30. Gallery hours are 10 show’s longevity, a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays the next art exhibit through Fridays and scheduled for the during performances. A Stanton Gallery meet the artists recepat THAC is called tion will be Feb. 20 from “Lasting Impres5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Inforsions.” mation: 303-794-2787, Four metro-area townhallartscenter.org. artists will collaborate on this show, which runs from Feb. 17 to March 30 in the gallery on Town Hall’s first floor. They are Charlotte Strauss, Kathleen Lanzoni, Kathy Cranmer and Bronwen Jones. Charlotte Strauss, of Lakewood, describes herself as a contemporary realist. She started drawing, painting and doing art projects as a child and enrolled in an oil painting class at 11. By 13, she was entering competitions and later majored in art at the University of Colorado. She has been an active member of the Art Students League of Denver, studying with Quang Ho, Kim English, Rob Gratiot, Jane Jones, R.S. Riddick and John Lencicki. Vivid color and attention to detail are her trademarks. Kathy Cranmer is a watercolorist and botanic illustrator who “tries to create art that celebrates the beauty of the world around me. When creating a botanical illustration, I strive to render the subject in a manner that is scientifically
“Hay Bales” is a watercolor by Kathleen Lanzoni that illustrates her interest in “the magic of light.” It is included in the “Lasting Impressions” exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center. Courtesy photo accurate and highlights its unique beauty. My still life paintings juxtapose botanical subjects, often from my garden, with China, crystal and other man-made objects of beauty.” She wrote that her “Morning Shadows” is a watercolor “inspired by the morning light reflecting off objects sitting on my kitchen table on a chilly winter morning.” Kathleen Lanzoni is a watercolorist who paints in the studio and en plein air (on location outdoors). She grew up in Montreal and California and “for over 24 years has enjoyed endless subjects to paint that living in Boulder, Colorado offers.” She studied at the Art Institute of Boston and Massachusetts College of Art. She is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor
Society and Western Watercolor Society and also belongs to Plein Air Artists, Colorado American Watercolor Society and National Watercolor Society. She wrote: “The magic of layering translucent paint allows the light to shine from the surface, through the colors, to us as observers.” Bronwen Jones writes that she purchased her first watercolor painting on a trip to Italy in 2004 with her daughter and “was inspired to make watercolor a part of my life.” She started attending workshops and often works from her own unusual point of view. Art in light and shadow interests her and she often works from her own photographs. She paints landscapes, city scenes and coastal North Carolina. She is a Colorado Watercolor Society member and officer.
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February 11, 2016
Microsoft wants users to switch to Windows 10 Automatic upgrades result in changes to computers By Anick Jesdanun Associated Press If you’re running an older version of Windows, you might suddenly find Microsoft’s Windows 10 upgrade already downloaded on your machine. You never requested it, so why are you getting it? The automatic download is part of Microsoft’s aggressive push to get Windows 10 on as many devices as possible. Since last July, Microsoft has distributed the free upgrade on request. But starting last week, it also began pushing it out to those who haven’t requested it — and who might not want it. Microsoft isn’t actually installing Windows 10 automatically, but installation is just a click or two away, and users whose computers are set to receive automatic updates can find the new system on their old machines. Is this good for you? Benefits of software Windows 10 has many improvements over its predecessors — especially Windows 8. It’s much easier to use than Windows 8, and it offers more modern controls — akin to mobile devices — than Windows 7. (There is no Windows 9.) Windows 10 also paves the way for multiple devices to work together. You might be able to buy an app once to run on your PC, phone and Xbox game machine, for instance. The app’s layout would automatically reconfigure to the given screen size. New apps are being designed for Windows 10, so if you have an older system, you might find yourself shut out. Benefits for Microsoft Microsoft is reducing reliance on
software sales in favor of services such as the Bing search engine, OneDrive storage and Skype for communications. Windows 10 was designed to steer users to those services. Microsoft makes money from ads and premium features that cost money — such as additional OneDrive storage. Microsoft can also encourage app makers to write more software for Windows 10 if a lot of people are using it. It’s similar to how Apple pushes its users to upgrade to the latest iPhone and Mac systems. App developers know they can enable the latest features without worrying about abandoning too many users of older devices. Why hold out? System upgrades aren’t always smooth, especially on older machines with slower processors, less memory and less storage space available. Microsoft’s Get Windows 10 app will verify that you meet minimum system requirements — but minimum doesn’t mean speedy. Older machines also might have software that won’t work on Windows 10, so you’d have to spend money upgrading those programs, if upgrades are available at all. Printers, scanners and other accessories also might need new controlling software, called drivers. If a driver update isn’t available, you might find yourself with a dead accessory. And once you upgrade to Windows 10, you might be ceding control over future upgrades to Microsoft. The company is offering incremental updates to Windows 10 on a regular basis, and it won’t always give you a choice on whether to accept. How to keep older versions Microsoft is treating Windows 10 as a type of security update it regularly pushes to users. Microsoft is now reclassifying Windows 10 as “recommended”
rather than “optional.” In doing so, those who have set their machine to automatically get important updates will get Windows 10, too. You can avoid this by turning off automatic updates in the settings under Windows Update. That’s not recommended, though, because you might miss important security fixes. If you work for a large company, your system administrators are likely monitoring these updates, so Windows 10 won’t automatically download without their OK. Plus, Microsoft isn’t offering Windows 10 for free to larger companies. Microsoft will support Windows 7 until 2020 and Windows 8 until 2023, after which time it will stop fixing any security problems. By then, it might be time for a new computer anyway.
If you’re ready To install Windows 10, all you need to do is accept it when prompted. Getting Windows 10 shouldn’t affect your photos and other documents, though there’s always a risk of a meltdown with any major upgrade. Back up your files first. You can use an online storage service such as OneDrive or DropBox to keep a backup online. What if you don’t like it? Microsoft keeps a backup of your system for a month. In the settings, go to “Update & security” and then “Recovery.” You’ll find the option to return to Windows 7 or 8. Your files should be OK, but you’ll lose any apps installed after upgrading to Windows 10. Remember, you have only 31 days to change your mind.
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February 11, 2016
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Entomologist Mike Weissmann’s talk “There’s No Sex Like Insects” is billed tongue-incheek as a Valentine’s season event. But it’s actually a sometimes-explicit look at fascinating and bizarre arthropod behavior Sonya Ellingboe — and is meant for SONYA’S an adult audience. It will be held from SAMPLER 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Lane. (Across from the Martin-Marietta plant at the south end of Wadsworth Boulevard). Wine and snacks will be provided. Weissmann is cofounder and former curator of the Butterfly Pavillion and Insect Center in Westminster and an affiliate faculty member at Colorado State University, where he earned his doctorate. Cost: $15 Denver Audubon members, $18 nonmembers, 303-973-9530, info@ denveraudubon.org. Memories come alive Vocalist Sheryl Renee and an eightpiece jazz band will be onstage at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, for “Sheryl Renee’s Salute to the Legends.” Other sing-
ers will join her in a trip down memory lane honoring some American musical legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra. Lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-5091000. ‘Passport to Culture’ event “Yesterado: Stories of Colorado When It Was Young” is presented for children and families in the Lone Tree Arts Center’s Event Hall at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Feb. 21 by the always-entertaining Buntport Theater company’s Real Live Theater troupe. It uses stories of celebrities pulled from the newspapers of the time. Meet Soapy Smith, Molly Brown and others. The arts center is at 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree. Information and tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org Arts in Englewood Pianist Hsing-Ay Hsu will perform “Brahms Piano Quartet” with Claudio Sim on violin, Anne Ainomae on viola and Silver Ainomae on cello at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The work was premiered in Hamburg, Germany, with Clara Schumann at the piano and in Vienna, Austria, with Brahms himself. Tickets: $20/adults; $15/seniors; free under 18. Englewoodarts.org, or at the door one hour before concert time. MarchFourth coming Feb. 12 The Portland-based band March-
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the Book presents National Humanities and Chautauqua scholar Becky Stone. She will perform as Rosa Parks and tell of Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama — and the wide-reaching effect that incident had. She will appear at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Arapahoe Community College Library, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; 2 p.m. Feb. 20 at Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver; 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Brio Tuscan Grill, 2500 E. 1st Ave., Denver; 9:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Tivoli, Metropolitan State University, 890 Auraria Parkway, Denver — and elsewhere through Colorado. See coloradohumanities.org for complete schedule or call 303-894-7951. Admission free.
Salute to nation The Colorado Wind Ensemble will celebrate Presidents Day with Charley Samson as guest narrator in a concert called “American Journey” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets: $17/ adult; $14/senior and student; $/child; coloradowindensemble.org.
Book bash Author Sue Duff will have a launch party at Tattered Cover in Aspen Grove for her new title, “Sleight of Hand,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. The bookstore is at 7130 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 303-470-7050.
Exhibition at ACC The annual Interior Design and Architecture Student Exhibition runs from Feb. 15 to March 9 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Information: Allison Smith: asmith299@student.cccs.edu.
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pepper, and carrot; set aside. Pat the scallops dry and pull off their white gristly tendons if not already removed. Season the scallops with the black pepper and let stand at room temperature until the salt block is hot. When the salt block is very hot (you should only be able to hold your hand above it for just a few sec-
onds), place the scallops on the hot block and sear until browned and springy to the touch but still a little soft in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches if your salt block cannot comfortably fit all the scallops at once. Transfer to a platter or plates and serve with the dipping sauce.
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February 11, 2016
CURTAIN TIME Memory lane “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire is presented by Phamaly through Feb. 21 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, and Feb. 26-28 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed by Emily Tarquin. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays plus Monday, Feb. 15. Tickets: $36, Aurora; $30
and $36 at Arvada. Phamaly.org, Aurora box office, 303-739-1970; Arvada Center box office, 720-898-7200. New for children “Junie P. Jones, The Musical” plays Feb. 11 through April 7 at 10 a.m. and noon most Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. some Saturdays at the
Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tickets: $9 weekdays; $12 weekends and holidays for reserved seats. (Call for scheduled dates.) Audio-described for the sight-impaired at 10 a.m. and noon on April 5 and shadow-performed for the hearing-impaired at 10 a.m. and noon on April 7. Suitable for all ages. Arvadacenter. org, 720-898-7200.
Joint theatrical production “One Man, Two Guvnors” plays through March 27 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Linda Suttle, jointly produced by Spotlight Theatre Company and Vintage Theatre Company. Based on the classic Italian comedy the “Servant of Two Masters.” Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
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FIRST LIEN. 2016, between hours of 7:00 a.m. SAID CURVE HAS Afinal RADIUS 900.00 League dual-meet championship and and two major decisions more to drive The match against in the Madison Dataldo, soccer, NewtheMexico and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) DirFEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF remained unbeaten in league dual ac- three matches. a lot year. YOU was MAY HAVE AN closer INTERESTlast IN THE ectors will be electedCollege to serve 4-year 2 5 º 0 2 ’ 1 5 ” ; T H E N C E N 6 9 º 1 2Chaparral ’49”W Highlands; Dane Grounds, baseball, of REAL PROPERTY BEING FOREterms and two (2) Directors will be elecALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIStion for the past 22 years. We’re a lot better now. Every“We’ve been talking them allA POINT Southern Idaho; Jake ted Grimm, TANCE OFto 244.14 FEET TO OF wrestling CLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS to serve football, 2-year terms.AugustaCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF has ORthe SUFFER LIABILITIES “This was 22 league champion- year about bonus points body bugsCERTAIN out, and we’re going and how big na; Nick Wilson, football, Wyoming; Matt Brady, A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONG PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATSelf-Nomination and Acceptance Forms ships,” said Ponderosa coach Corey they are in duals,” SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF UTES AS A RESULT OF are available and Schroeder, can be obtained from added McNellis. “It to do pretty well at state.” SAID FOREfootball, Colorado Mesa; Lindsey 322.26 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, CLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT Lisa A. Johnson, the Designated Election McNellis after wrapping up another makes a big difference. Chaparral coach Rodney Padilla A regular win tennis, Metro State; Anthony Verdicchio, ConSAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY Official for the Spring Valley Metropolitan 1500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO District Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4, c/o Special DisNOTICE outright league title, with this one in aPUBLIC couldn’t be reached for comment. is three, but a pin is like a double win. cordia College. OF 12º18’34” THENCE N56º54’15”W CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED trict Management Services, Inc., 141 UniPUBLIC NOTICE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISOF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A on Blvd., Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY TANCE OF 383.10 FEET TO A POINT OF COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH 80228, (303) 987-0835. STATE OF COLORADO CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTICIVIL ACTION NO. 2014CV30002 DEER CREEK WATER DISTRICT A CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONG TUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR The Self-Nomination and Acceptance SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED HERETO, Form or letter is to be submitted to the NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and par111.77 FEET; SAID CURVE HAS A RADIHOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DEDesignated Election Official not later than OF REAL PROPERTY ticularly to the electors of the Deer Creek TERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. US OF 192.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL 3:00 p.m. on February 26, 2016, sixty-sevWater District of Elbert County, Colorado. YOU MAY WISH TO SEEK THE ADVICE ANGLE OF 33º21’13” TO A POINT ON en (67) days prior to the regular election. HSBC Bank USA, National Association, OF YOUR OWN ATTORNEY CONCERNTHE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form as Successor Trustee to Wells Fargo NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a reguING YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TO that is not sufficient may be amended COUNTY ROAD AND TO THE POINT OF Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Sterns lar election will be held on Tuesday, THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING. once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Mortgage Funding Trust 2006-AC1, AssetTERMINUS, AND SUBJECT TO A 30.00 May 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 February 26, 2016. Affidavits of Intent to Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AC1, FOOT EASEMENT SITUATED IN SECa.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three your public notices call 303-566-4100 IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO be a Write-In Candidate must be submitPlaintiff TION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE (3) directorsTo willadvertise be elected to serve a A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO ted to the Designated Election Official by v. 64 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ELBERT four-year term. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE the close of business on February 29, MARK BARENTS, KELLY R. STRICKCOUNTY, COLORADO, THE CENTERBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO 2016, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regLAND; ROBERT M. SINGER, Trustee of LINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICUSelf-Nomination and Acceptance forms CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. ular election. the Robert M. Singer Trust; 217 Ventures, LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: are available from Michael Hayashi, the LLC; HUNT FAMILY, LLC and RICK PETCOMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST Designated Election Official for the DisINTENT to cure and redeem, as provided NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant TITT, or his successor, in his official capaCORNER OF SECTION 28 AND CONtrict, at 3344 Deer Creek Drive, Parker, by the aforementioned laws, must be dirto Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that apcity as Public Trustee for Elbert County, SIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID Colorado, 80138. Self-Nomination and Acected to or conducted at the Office of the plications for and return of mail-in ballots State of Colorado, Defendants. SECTION 28 TO BEAR N 00º08’09”E Public Notice ceptance forms must be filed with the may be filed with Lisa A. Johnson, the Sheriff of the County Elbert County W IT H AL L BEAR IN G C ON T AIN ED Designated Election Official for the DisTO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Designated Election Official of the District, Sheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO NOTICE TO CREDITORS HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, THENCE trict at the above address not less than This is to advise you the above-captioned c/o Special District Management Services, 80117 Estate of PHILIP HERBERT REUTELER, N 00º08’09”E ALONG SAID WEST LINE days prior to the election (Friday, FebruA DISTANCE OF 1759.78 FEET; action is pending. A Second Amended Inc., 141 Union Blvd., Suite 150, Lakeaka PHILIP H. REUTELER, ary 26, 2016). THENCE S 83º22’14”E A DISTANCE OF Order Entering Default Judgment and wood, Colorado 80228, between the SALE DATE: March 9, 2016 at 10:00am. aka PHILIP REUTELER, Deceased 1187.97 FEET; THENCE N 00º08’09”E A Entry of Decree of Foreclosure (the “Dehours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the The place of the Sheriff’s Sale is: at the Case Number: 2016PR30002 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applicDISTANCE OF 1050.19 FEET TO THE cree”) has been entered in this action conclose of business on the Friday immediElbert County Sheriff’s Office in the lobby ations for absentee ballots may be filed TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUBcerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff. ately preceding the regular election (Friof 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117. All persons having claims against the with the Designated Election Official of the JECT CENTERLINE; THENCE N day, April 29, 2016). above-named estate are required to District at the above address during nor15º50’14”E A DISTANCE OF 62.25 FEET; The real property which is the subject matNOTICE: IF THE BORROWER BEpresent them to the Personal Representmal business hours, until the close of busiTHENCE N 14º14’06”E A DISTANCE OF ter of this litigation, which is the property SPRING VALLEY METROPOLITAN LIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERative or to the District Court of Elbert ness on the Friday immediately preceding County, Colorado or on or before June 6, 89.84 FEET; THENCE N 41º40’07” A DISsubject to the Decree, is situated in Elbert DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3 & 4 VICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREthe election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All TANCE OF 71.02 FEET; THENCE N 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. County, Colorado, and described as folMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONabsentee ballots must be returned to the 59º11’10”E A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET; lows, to-wit: By: /s/Lisa A. Johnson TACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. THENCE N 40º06’36”E A DISTANCE OF James T. Reuteler, Designated Election Official PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN on election day. 42.73 FEET; THENCE N 02º17’50”E A Personal Representative A PORTION OF SECTION 28, TOWNSECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWDISTANCE OF 160.39 FEET; THENCE N 3692 S. Quatar Way SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OF *Two-year terms are used when a vaER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE DEER CREEK WATER DISTRICT COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, 04º14’22”W A DISTANCE OF 132.58 Aurora, CO 80018 THE 6TH PM, COUNTY OF ELBERT, cancy has been filled by appointment and THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANFEET; THENCE N 05º44’38”W A DISSTATE OF COLORADO, SHOWN AND any remaining unexpired portion of term By: /s/ Michael Hayashi CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFBP), TANCE OF 131.60 FEET TO THE Legal Notice No.: 23346 DESCRIBED AS PARCEL B1 OF THE must be filled by election. Designated Election Official OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMCENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT WIDE First Publication: February 4, 2016 HUNT ADMINISTRATIVE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT EXHIBIT RECORDED ON Legal Notice No.: 23351 PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREINGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT AND TO Last Publication: February 18, 2016 Legal Notice No.: 23350 SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 AT RECEPTION First Publication: February 11, 2016 CLOSURE PROCESS. THE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTY Publisher: The Elbert County News First Publication: February 11, 2016 NO. 488871, TOGETHER WITH AND Last Publication: February 11, 2016 OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO. Last Publication: February 11, 2016 SUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE NONPublisher: The Elbert County News Colorado Attorney General Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE EXCLUSIVE INGRESS-EGRESS EASE1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Located in the County of Elbert, State of MENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00 Denver, Colorado 80203 Colorado, and also known as 5370 Hunt Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOW(800) 222-4444 Circle, Elizabeth, Colorado 80108 (the PUBLIC NOTICE Estate of G. Herman Schacht, ING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE; BEGINwww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov “Property”). CALL FOR NOMINATIONS aka Guenter Hermann Schacht, NING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER CALL FOR NOMINATIONS aka Guenter H. Schacht, OF PARCEL A AS DESCRIBED IN DEED Federal Consumer Financial The Plaintiff named above is the judg(NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and paraka Guenter Schacht, RECORDED JUNE 22, 1999 IN BOOK Protection Bureau ment creditor in this action. As of April 30, §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. ticularly to the electors of the Spring Valaka Herman Guenter Schacht, 566 AT PAGE 524, ELBERT COUNTY P.O. Box 4503 2015, Plaintiff was owed the total amount ley Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 of aka Herman G. Schacht, RECORDS; THENCE N88º11’54”W Iowa City, Iowa 52244 of $1,202,877.79, plus additional accrued TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, parElbert County, Colorado. aka Herman Schacht, Deceased ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS(855) 411-2372 and unpaid interest from April 30, 2015 ticularly, to the eligible electors of the Case Number: 15 PR 30045 until the judgment has been paid in full or TANCE 623.56 FEET TO A POINT OF www.consumerfinance.gov Ritoro Metropolitan District of the Town of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the foreclosure sale has been completed. CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF Elizabeth, Elbert County, Colorado (the Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an elecAll persons having claims against the Further, additional fees and costs (includA CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONG DATED at Elbert County, Colorado this “District”) tion for the Spring Valley Metropolitan above-named estate are required to ing legal fees) have also been incurred SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 6th Day of January, 2016. District Nos. 1, 2 & 3 will be held on present them to the Personal Representand are due and owing. 211.28 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a reguMay 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 ative or to the District Court of Elbert SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF Bidders are required to have cash or certilar election will be held on May 3, 2016, a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time three County, Colorado on or before May 28, I shall offer for public sale to the highest 2000.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE fied funds to cover their highest bid at the between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and (3) Directors will be elected to serve 42016 or the claims may be forever barred. bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the OF 06º03’10”; THENCE S85º44’56”W time of sale. Certified funds are payable 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directyear terms and one (1) Director will be right, title and interest of the Defendants in ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISto the registry of the Elbert County District ors will be elected to serve 4-year elected to serve a 2-year term. Wanda Schacht said property on March 9, 2016 at TANCE OF 576.94 FEET TO A POINT OF Court. terms and two (2) directors will be elecPersonal Representative 10:00AM at the Elbert County Sheriff’s OfCURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF ted to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to c/o Mark D. Master, Esq. fice, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117 A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONG Shayne Heap, Sheriff ors of the District interested in serving on Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an elec2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF County of Elbert, State of Colorado the board of directors may obtain a Selftion for the Spring Valley Metropolitan Denver, Colorado 80222 THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MY 393.29 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, By: Sheriff Shayne Heap Nomination and Acceptance Form from District No. 4 will be held on May 3, NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS 900.00 the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), 2016, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. Legal Notice No: 23341 Legal Notice No.: 23320 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) DirFirst Publication: January 28, 2016 First Publication: January 14, 2016 YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE 2 5 º 0 2 ’ 1 5 ” ; T H E N C E N 6 9 º 1 2 ’ 4 9 ” W 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, (303-858ectors will be elected to serve 4-year Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 REAL PROPERTY BEING FOREALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DIS1800) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and terms and two (2) Directors will be elecPublisher: Elbert County News TANCE OF 244.14 FEET TO A POINT OF Published in: Elbert County News CLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. ted to serve 2-year terms. CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES A CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND ALONG PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATThe deadline to submit a Self-Nomination Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF UTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FOREand Acceptance Form is Friday, February are available and can be obtained from 322.26 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENT, CLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT 26th. If the DEO determines a Self-NominLisa A. Johnson, the Designated Election SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY ation and Acceptance Form is not suffiOfficial for the Spring Valley Metropolitan 1500.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO cient, the form may be amended once at District Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4, c/o Special DisPUBLIC NOTICE OF 12º18’34” THENCE N56º54’15”W CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Febtrict Management Services, Inc., 141 UniPUBLIC NOTICE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISOF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A ruary 26th. Earlier submittal is encouron Blvd., Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY TANCE OF 383.10 FEET TO A POINT OF COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH aged as the deadline will not permit cur80228, (303) 987-0835. STATE OF COLORADO CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTIing of an insufficient form after this date. CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014CV30002 DEER CREEK WATER DISTRICT A CURVE TO THE LEFT AND ALONG TUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In CanThe Self-Nomination and Acceptance SAID CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED HERETO, didate must be submitted to the office of Form or letter is to be submitted to the NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and par111.77 FEET; SAID CURVE HAS A RADIHOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DEthe DEO by the close of business on Designated Election Official not later than OF REAL PROPERTY ticularly to the electors of the Deer Creek TERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. US OF 192.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL Monday, February 29th. 3:00 p.m. on February 26, 2016, sixty-sevWater District of Elbert County, Colorado. YOU MAY WISH TO SEEK THE ADVICE ANGLE OF 33º21’13” TO A POINT ON en (67) days prior to the regular election. HSBC Bank USA, National Association, OF YOUR OWN ATTORNEY CONCERNTHE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applicA Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form as Successor Trustee to Wells Fargo NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a reguING YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TO COUNTY ROAD AND TO THE POINT OF ations for an absentee ballot must be filed that is not sufficient may be amended Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Sterns lar election will be held on Tuesday, THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING. TERMINUS, AND SUBJECT TO A 30.00 with the DEO no later than the close of once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Mortgage Funding Trust 2006-AC1, AssetMay 3, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 FOOT EASEMENT SITUATED IN SECbusiness on Friday, April 29th. February 26, 2016. Affidavits of Intent to Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AC1, a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO TION 28, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE be a Write-In Candidate must be submitPlaintiff (3) directors will be elected to serve a A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO 64 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ELBERT RITORO METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ted to the Designated Election Official by v. four-year term. FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE COUNTY, COLORADO, THE CENTERDesignated Election Official the close of business on February 29, MARK BARENTS, KELLY R. STRICKBY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO LINE OF WHICH IS MORE PARTICU2016, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regLAND; ROBERT M. SINGER, Trustee of Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Legal Notice No.: 23352 ular election. the Robert M. Singer Trust; 217 Ventures, are available from Michael Hayashi, the COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST First Publication: February 11, 2016 LLC; HUNT FAMILY, LLC and RICK PETDesignated Election Official for the DisINTENT to cure and redeem, as provided CORNER OF SECTION 28 AND CONLast Publication: February 11, 2016 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant TITT, or his successor, in his official capatrict, at 3344 Deer Creek Drive, Parker, by the aforementioned laws, must be dirSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID Publisher: The Elbert County News to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that apcity as Public Trustee for Elbert County, Colorado, 80138. Self-Nomination and Acected to or conducted at the Office of the SECTION 28 TO BEAR N 00º08’09”E State of Colorado, Defendants. plications for and return of mail-in ballots ceptance forms must be filed with the Sheriff of the County Elbert County W ITH AL L BEAR IN G C ON TAIN ED may be filed with Lisa A. Johnson, the Designated Election Official for the DisSheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO, THENCE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Designated Election Official of the District, trict at the above address not less than 80117 N 00º08’09”E ALONG SAID WEST LINE This is to advise you the above-captioned c/o Special District Management Services, days prior to the election (Friday, FebruA DISTANCE OF 1759.78 FEET; action is pending. A Second Amended Inc., 141 Union Blvd., Suite 150, Lakeary 26, 2016). THENCE S 83º22’14”E A DISTANCE OF SALE DATE: March 9, 2016 at 10:00am. Order Entering Default Judgment and wood, Colorado 80228, between the 1187.97 FEET; THENCE N 00º08’09”E A The place of the Sheriff’s Sale is: at the Entry of Decree of Foreclosure (the “Dehours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applicDISTANCE OF 1050.19 FEET TO THE Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in the lobby cree”) has been entered in this action conclose of business on the Friday immediations for absentee ballots may be filed TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUBof 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117. cerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff. ately preceding the regular election (Friwith the Designated Election Official of the JECT CENTERLINE; THENCE N day, April 29, 2016). District at the above address during nor15º50’14”E A DISTANCE OF 62.25 FEET; NOTICE: IF THE BORROWER BEThe real property which is the subject matmal business hours, until the close of busiTHENCE N 14º14’06”E A DISTANCE OF LIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERter of this litigation, which is the property SPRING VALLEY METROPOLITAN ness on the Friday immediately preceding 89.84 FEET; THENCE N 41º40’07” A DISVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREsubject to the Decree, is situated in Elbert DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3 & 4 the election (Friday, April 29, 2016). All TANCE OF 71.02 FEET; THENCE N MENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONCounty, Colorado, and described as folabsentee ballots must be returned to the 59º11’10”E A DISTANCE OF 65.86 FEET; TACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE lows, to-wit: By: /s/Lisa A. Johnson Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. THENCE N 40º06’36”E A DISTANCE OF PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN Designated Election Official on election day. 42.73 FEET; THENCE N 02º17’50”E A SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWA PORTION OF SECTION 28, TOWNDISTANCE OF 160.39 FEET; THENCE N ER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE SHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 64 WEST OF *Two-year terms are used when a vaDEER CREEK WATER DISTRICT COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, 04º14’22”W A DISTANCE OF 132.58 THE 6TH PM, COUNTY OF ELBERT, cancy has been filled by appointment and THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANFEET; THENCE N 05º44’38”W A DISSTATE OF COLORADO, SHOWN AND any remaining unexpired portion of term By: /s/ Michael Hayashi CIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFBP), TANCE OF 131.60 FEET TO THE DESCRIBED AS PARCEL B1 OF THE must be filled by election. Designated Election Official OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMCENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT WIDE HUNT ADMINISTRATIVE LOT LINE ADPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FOREINGRESS-EGRESS EASEMENT AND TO JUSTMENT EXHIBIT RECORDED ON Legal Notice No.: 23351 Legal Notice No.: 23350 CLOSURE PROCESS. THE POINT OF TERMINUS, COUNTY SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 AT RECEPTION First Publication: February 11, 2016 First Publication: February 11, 2016 OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO. NO. 488871, TOGETHER WITH AND Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Last Publication: February 11, 2016 Colorado Attorney General SUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE NONPublisher: The Elbert County News Publisher: The Elbert County News 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Located in the County of Elbert, State of EXCLUSIVE INGRESS-EGRESS EASEDenver, Colorado 80203 Colorado, and also known as 5370 Hunt MENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00 (800) 222-4444 Circle, Elizabeth, Colorado 80108 (the FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWwww.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov “Property”). ING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER Federal Consumer Financial The Plaintiff named above is the judgOF PARCEL A AS DESCRIBED IN DEED Protection Bureau ment creditor in this action. As of April 30, RECORDED JUNE 22, 1999 IN BOOK P.O. Box 4503 2015, Plaintiff was owed the total amount 566 AT PAGE 524, ELBERT COUNTY Iowa City, Iowa 52244 of $1,202,877.79, plus additional accrued RECORDS; THENCE N88º11’54”W (855) 411-2372 and unpaid interest from April 30, 2015 ALONG SAID CENTERLINE A DISOrder Entering Default Judgment and Entry of Decree of Foreclosure (the “Decree”) has been entered in this action concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL Elizabeth 60, Fort Lupton 42 Olivia Whitworth scored 20 points in the Feb. 3 conference game. Key performers: Rachel Rucker had seven rebounds and five steals.
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Elizabeth 79, Alameda 22 Olivia Whitworth scored 16 points and had 11 steals in the Jan. 29 conference game. Key performers: Rachel Rucker scored 11 points and Kelly Sweigart had nine rebounds.
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BOYS BASKETBALL Fort Lupton 61, Elizabeth 53 Elizabeth was outscored in the Feb. 3 conference game. Key performers: Jordan Minch and Garett Hawkins each scored 14 points. Hawkins also had 12 rebounds. Elizabeth 69, Alameda 63 Gage Smith scored 23 points in the Jan. 29 conference game. Key performers: Garett Hawkins scored 14 points, had 12 rebounds and seven assists. Wyatt Theis had 10 rebounds.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Elbert 52, Miami-Yoder 24 The Bulldogs dominated a home conference game against the Buffaloes Jan. 30, improving to 7-6 on the season. Key performers: Freshman Graycee Lay scored 16 points and pulled down an astounding 22 rebounds, and junior Emily Pranger scored 14 points. Freshman Siera Poulson put in 13 points. Pranger
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and Poulson each had six rebounds. BOYS BASKETBALL Elbert 57, MiamiYoder 37 The Bulldogs won a home conference game against the Buffaloes Jan. 30, improving to 9-4 on the season. Key performers: Junior Tristan Buchanan scored 14 points and 13 rebounds and senior Wyatt Swenson put in 10 points, nine steals and seven rebounds.
KIOWA INDIANS SIMLA CUBS
Kiowa 55, Simla 37 The Cubs dropped to 6-8 on the season after a road conference loss Jan. 30. The Cubs struggled to get the offense going in the second and third quarters and tried to make up the deficit in the fourth quarter. Key performers: Simla did not enter any player stats.
maintained its lead by putting up 22 points. The team improved to 9-5 on the season. Key performers: Senior Matt Thieman scored 24 points and senior Jason George poured in 17 points. Junior Marcus Mazerall put up 13 points in the victory.
BOYS BASKETBALL Simla 63, Kiowa 59 The Cubs earned a road conference victory against Kiowa Jan. 30 in a game that was close throughout. Simla led by one going into the fourth quarter and
WRESTLING Simla 36, Ellicott 24 The Cubs beat out Ellicott during a dual Jan. 25. Evan Revas earned a victory in the 132-pound weight class and Ryan Burns won in the 285-pound class.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Kiowa 56, Byers 32 Kiowa outscored Byers in the Feb. 3 nonconference game. Kiowa 55, Simla 37 Helen Janes scored 18 points in the Jan. 20 conference game. Key performers: Madi Zielinski scored 10 points and had three steals. Melanie Deering had nine rebounds. Kiowa 53, Ellicott 43 Helen Janes scored 19 points in the Jan. 29 conference game. Key performers: Madi Zielinski scored nine points.
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Melanie Deering had 11 rebounds and six assists. BOYS BASKETBALL Byers 82, Kiowa 42 Kiowa was outscored in the Feb. 3 nonconference game. Simla 63, Kiowa 59 Jacob Gabriel scored 20 points in the Jan. 30 conference game. Key performers: Baylie Brogger scored 19 points. Ellicott 56, Kiowa 45 Baylie Brogger scored 14 points in the Jan. 29 conference game. Key performers: Jacob Gabriel scored 10 points.
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