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Community Rodeo tests riders’ skills Annual competition is held in advance of town’s signature Stampede BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Occasional drizzle and chilly temperatures didn’t lessen the efforts of the competitors or the applause from the audience at the Elizabeth Community Rodeo events held on May 19 at Casey Jones Arena. The community rodeo is one of the traditional events leading up to the annual Elizabeth Stampede, a three-day rodeo event running June 1-3 at the Casey Jones Arena. The community rodeo included events for competitors of all ages and drew competitors young and old from the local area and from miles away. The youngest entries of the day were the 4- to 7-year-olds who can’t weigh more than 70 pound competing in mutton bustin’. As the name of the event indicates, the rider in the event is trying to stay on the back of a good-size sheep that doesn’t want a rider. The rider has nothing to hold on to but the sheep, so most squeeze hard with their knees, try to wrap their arms around the sheep’s neck or just hold on tightly to whatever they can grasp. Elbert County resident El Wendell’s parents, Kim and Tim, said competing in mutton bustin’ was their daughter’s idea “She asked to enter the competition,” Kim said. “We agreed to say yes since she really wanted do it. I’m not scared by what she is doing. I am excited to watch her so I can tell her I am proud of her when she finishes her ride.” El, a 4-year-old, donned the protective helmet with a face mask and the protective vest as she prepared for her ride.
Walker Schubert keeps competes in the bareback bronc riding event at the May 19 Elizabeth Community Rodeo at Casey Jones Arena. He stayed atop the horse for the full eight seconds and was awarded a score of 65. PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS “I am looking forward to this,” she said as she waited her turn. “I am excited and I want to hold on tight and stay on as long as I can.” She rode well but wasn’t able to stay on the sheep until the buzzer sounded eight seconds after the ride started. Some contestants, like 10-year-old Carson Fritz, began competing in steer riding when they were too old to continue in mutton bustin’. “I started out with mutton bustin’ and liked it,” the Parker resident said. “When I turned 8 I decided I wanted to continue to ride so I moved up to steers.” He said steers are bigger, buck hard and are harder to ride.
Jacob Barton holds on as tight as he can as he competes in mutton busting during the May 19 Elizabeth Community Rodeo. Like most mutton busting competitors, he gave it his best effort but unfortunately didn’t manage to stay on for the full ride.
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Second skunk in Elbert County tests positive for rabies Pet, livestock owners encouraged to make sure animals’ vaccinations are up-to-date STAFF REPORT
Pet owners in Elbert County are being encouraged to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up-to-date after a second skunk in the area has tested positive for rabies. The skunk was found near the Pineridge community in Elizabeth, according to a news release from the Elbert County Department of Health and Human Services. The first confirmed case was found south of Kiowa. Rabies can spread from animals such as skunks, bats, raccoons and foxes to other mammals. From Jan. 1 to May 14, Colorado State University and CDPHE laboratories have confirmed rabies infection in 156 animals statewide, the release said. Of the animals, 153 were skunks, two were domestic animals and one was a bat. Rabies is a deadly disease and vaccination is the single-best method to protect your pets and livestock, the release said. People can get rabies if
an animal in their home or on their property gets sick from being bitten by a rabid animal. Animal owners concerned about rabies exposure need to look for any dramatic behavior changes in pets or wild animals, the release said. That is typically one of the hallmark signs that the animal may be suffering from rabies. Do not approach these animals, the department warns in the release. Livestock owners also need to be aware that rabies exposure can happen on their property, especially from rabid skunks that enter barns or animal pens. Veterinarians are valuable resources to help owners decide the best course of action to protect their herds. While house pets are often vaccinated, barn cats or outdoor pets are often forgotten. All dogs, cats and ferrets should be up-to-date on rabies vaccines, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Unvaccinated animals exposed to rabid wildlife must be placed in quarantine for 120 days or be euthanized. This can be avoided if the animal has been vaccinated. For statewide data, go to www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/ rabies-data. Questions about rabies can be directed to the Elbert County heath department at 303-621-3144. Statewide information is available at 1-877-462-
2911 or online at www.tchd.org/rabies. About the disease Rabies is a viral disease in mammals that infects the brain, according to the news release, and symptoms fall into two types — “aggressive” and “dumb.” Animals with “aggressive” rabies are combative and have unusually aggressive behavior such as excessive biting. “Dumb” animals are lethargic, weak in one or more limbs, and unable to raise their heads to make sounds because their throats and neck muscles are paralyzed Rabies is spread primarily by saliva through the bite of a rabid animal. Once symptoms appear, there is no cure and the infection is fatal. People who have been exposed to rabies can receive medication treatment to prevent illness. For pets and livestock, routine rabies vaccination is the best way to protect animals from infection. Vaccination regimens vary, and owners are encouraged to discuss options with their veterinarians. Prevention steps In addition to ensuring that pets and livestock are vaccinated properly against rabies, the release offers additional steps that can be taken to avoid begin exposed: • Be aware of skunks out during the
day. This is abnormal behavior and these animals should be avoided. • Be aware of areas that can be suitable habitat for skunks, such as dark holes, under buildings, and under equipment. • Do not feed wild animals or allow your pets around them. Be sure to teach children to stay away from wild animals. Avoid leaving pet food outside, as that may attract wild animals. • Contact your veterinarian right away if any of your animals have been bitten or scratched by any wild animal, particularly skunks, raccoons, bats or foxes. • If your animals exhibit any dramatic behavior changes, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Isolate and avoid contact with these animals if possible. • If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild animal, contact your physician and local health department right away. • Rabies vaccinations should be considered for horses and other equines, breeding livestock, dairy cattle and other livestock. • If you must remove a dead skunk or other wild animal from your property, wear rubber gloves or lift the carcass with a shovel or other tool, and double-bag it for the trash. Do not directly touch the skunk with your bare hands.
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“Riding steers is fun,” the Frontier Valley Elementary School student said. “I didn’t stay on today long enough to get a score. But I did better and stayed on longer than I did last year.” He said there is no real way to practice riding a steer. His dad said they do ride mechanical bulls sometimes, but Carson said it really doesn’t help that much because the steer is strong and doesn’t buck the same way. Older competitors from the local area as well as from other areas in the state and even from surrounding states came for the traditional rodeo events like bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. For example, Shepton Shaw drove six hours from Utah to compete in bareback bronc riding and bull riding, and Clay Weston drove up from La Junta to compete in saddle bronc riding. There were also a number of riders from the local area, like Kiowa resident Jace Angus, who competed in saddle bronc riding. “I am a fifth-generation bronc rider. I also am following the tradition of my grandfather as he rode bucking horses and he in the Army and so am I,” he said. “I am in the infantry right now and I am applying to go to Special Forces. I am stationed at Fort Carson and my wife and I moved to Kiowa a year or so ago.”
Carson Fritz holds on tight as he competes in steer riding. This was the second year the 10-year-old competed in steer riding during the Elizabeth Community Rodeo. The Parker resident made a good ride but didn’t stay on for the full eight seconds, so he didn’t get a score for his ride. TOM MUNDS He said in addition to being a soldier he is a professional rodeo rider. “I compete in rodeo to make a living,” he said. “When I do well, rodeo riding pays more than the Army.” Angus stayed on a horse that didn’t buck well so he got a very low score. He said he hoped the judges would award him a re-ride so he could show his skills and get a much higher score so he might place.
When the final scores were tallied each winner was announced. Here were some of the winners, according to a list from the rodeo committee: In chute doggin’, Justin Wade won among men and Kristin Bunker among women. Tyler Ferguson was the champion bareback rider with 77 points and Mason Snyder was second. The saddle bronc event had one
qualified ride by Jace Angus. In bull riding, Colton Kent beat 13 others with a 75, and Anthony Sutton was the only other rider to last until the whistle. In barrel racing, the youth winner was Karsyn Johnson, open 1D winner was Heather Colletti, open 2D winner was Kristen Myers, open 3D winner was Karsyn Johnson and open 4D winner was Carole Strickland.
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THINGS TO DO Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Elizabeth Stampede: Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2, with an opening night concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, with Stoney LaRue and Ned LeDoux. The Xtreme Bulls show begins at 7 p.m. June 1; Behind the Chutes tour is at 5:30 p.m. and at 12:30 p.m. June 3. The vendor alley is open every day. Tickets and more information available at elizabethstampede.com. Harmony Horse Expo: noon to 5 p.m. Friday, June 1, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at Harmony Equine Center, 5540 E. Highway 86, Franktown. Take guided tours of the property, attend horsemanship workshops and training demonstrations, and meet adoptable horses. Go to harmonyequinecenter.org/harmony-horse-expo/
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Escape to Neverland Summer Reading Kickoff: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2 at all seven Douglas County Libraries branches. Party includes Neverland-themed crafts, activities, games, snacks, face painting and more. For all ages. Register for summer reading at DCL.org/summer-reading. A Gathering of the People: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at Takoda Tavern, 12311 Pine Bluffs Way, Parker. Full day of Native culture and fun. Bring a donation of a nonperishable food item or hygiene products. Go to http://www.onenationwt.org/event/agathering-of-the-people-2/?instance_id=28. Elephant Rock Cycling Festival: Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Registration and packet pickup can be done from noon to 7 p.m. June 2. Expo events begin at noon and conclude with a bike-in movie at 8:30 p.m. in downtown Castle Rock. Sunday’s registration and packet pick up open from 5-9 a.m., with rides beginning at 5:30 a.m. All courses close by 4:30 p.m. The June 3 expo activities begin
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Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Woman’s Club event.
Parker Days Festival: Friday, June 8 to Sunday, June 10. Parade theme is Hometown Hero, and it begins at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 9. Vendors will share information about their businesses, crafts and more. Information: www.parkerdaysfestival.com.
DCL Presents: Author Karen Kingsbury: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at CU South Denver, 10035 Peoria St., Parker. Go to https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/dcl-presents-karenkingsbury-tickets-44450655106 or DCL.org/ authors-events. History of Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. 50th anniversary of the first blast to start construction of the tunnels; presented by senior historian Lisa Schoch from CDOT. Go to www.castlerockhistorialsociety.org. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistorialsociety.org. Trace Adkins Concert: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Parker Days 2018. Adkins’s “Something’s Going On” show kicks off the festival.
Yoga in the Park It’s time again for sunset salutations. Join RidgeGate, South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the Lone Tree Recreation Center for free Yoga in the Park classes in Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own yoga mat. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. No need to register—just drop in!
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Guided Nature Hikes Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists who offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Hikes are free and open to the public—see the full schedule and register at ridgegate.com.
Wednesday, June 6th, 7-8:30pm — Sunset Bird Watching Saturday, June 9th, 9-10:30am — Animal Detectives Wednesday, June 20th, 6-7:30pm — Preparing for the Solstice Saturday, June 30th, 8:30-10:30am — Finding the Awe in Nature Saturday, July 14th, 7-8:30pm — Urban Coyotes Friday, July 27th, 7:30-9pm — Full Moon Hike
RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities for kids. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.
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Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center RidgeGate is again proud to sponsor Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace—an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Performances range from classic rock to big band jazz, and everything in between. The stars are out this summer! Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
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Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, located just east of the RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 interchange. The historic restoration of the ranch, led by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us an important glimpse into the settlers’ lives in the late 1800s. Today, Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org.
Sunday, June 24, 2pm — Free Guided Tour Saturday, July 21, 2pm — Free Guided Tour Sunday, July 22, 7-9pm — Campfire & Storytelling | Legendary Ladies
All events are held within the RidgeGate community, just south of Lincoln Avenue, on both sides of I-25.
Spring High Tea: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at the Event Center, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa. Cost is $20 and includes scones, finger sandwiches, desserts and tea. Gluten-free selections available. Hats encouraged but not required. There will be door prizes and a Victorian doll house raffle at the tea. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Elizabeth and Kiowa libraries, sponsored by the Friends of the Elizabeth and Kiowa libraries. A limited number of tickets are available at both libraries now, along with raffle tickets. Call 303-646-3792. Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Clinic is for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans’ issues, and civil protection orders. Walk-ins welcome; everyone helped on first-come, first-served basis. Additional 2018 dates are July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. SEE CALENDAR, P11
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Colorado business groups will urge tax hike for roads Getting public support could be heavy lift among wary voters BY BRIAN EASON ASSOCIATED PRESS
A coalition of business groups recently announced plans to ask Colorado voters this fall to raise sales taxes to pay for $6 billion in transportation projects. Their announcement officially puts into motion a campaign that’s been discussed by transportation advocates for more than a year since the state Legislature in 2017 rejected an attempt to send voters a plan to raise sales taxes by a similar amount. With at least one competing transportation plan expected to appear on the November ballot — and another planned for next year — supporters of the measure face a steep climb to win over Colorado’s tax-averse voters. Organizers need more than 98,000 signatures from registered voters to place their initiative on the ballot. If it and a competing proposal qualify, voters could have three options this year
and next to begin addressing Colorado’s $9 billion transportation backlog. Proposal 1: Sales tax hike What it would do: The hike backed by business groups would raise the state sales tax by just over 6 cents on every $10, from 2.9 percent to 3.52 percent. It would generate more than $766 million a year starting in 2019, and authorize the state to issue $6 billion in transportation bonds. The funding would be split, with 45 percent going to state highway projects, 40 percent to local governments and 15 percent to alternate forms of transportation, such as mass transit. What it would cost: $9.4 billion over 20 years, including interest. Who supports it: A bipartisan coalition, including the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado Contractors Association and Club 20, an association of counties in Western Colorado. It also has the support of Democrats at the Legislature who say a tax hike is needed to cover Colorado’s transportation needs without cutting funding to schools and other services. When it would appear on the ballot: November 2018
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Primary Ballots Arriving by Mail If you are a registered voter and have not received your ballot at the address associated with your voter registration by June 11, you may obtain a replacement ballot by contacting Douglas County Elections at 303-6607444. Your ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on June 26, Election Day. A postmark of June 26 is not valid as the received date.
Don’t wait until Election Day. Drop off your ballot today! Several Drop-off Locations are available 24-hours each day beginning June 4 until Election Day, Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. For additional locations and hours visit www.DouglasVotes.com Assistance from elections staff is a phone call or a click away. Contact the Douglas County Elections Office any weekday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., by phone at 303-6607444 or visit DouglasVotes.com
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Proposal 2: ‘Fix Our Damn Roads’ What it would do: The colorfully named “Fix Our Damn Roads” initiative would issue $3.5 billion in transportation bonds without raising taxes. Instead, the state would have to pay off bonds with existing state revenues. All of the money would be earmarked for state highway and bridge projects. Using the money for mass transit is prohibited. What it would cost: $5.2 billion over 20 years, including interest. Who supports it: The Independence Institute, a conservative think tank. It’s also backed by many Republicans at the Legislature, who say the state should spend more on roads within its existing budget. When it would appear on the ballot: November 2018
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Proposal 3: Senate Bill 1 What it would do: The bonding measure referred to voters by the Legislature this year would borrow $2.34 billion for transportation projects. Like the “Fix Our Damn Roads” initiative, it would require the state to pay off the bonds under current tax rates. The bulk of the money would go to state highway projects, with 15 percent set aside for other transportation options, such as mass transit. What it would cost: $3.25 billion over 20 years, including interest. Who supports it: The measure won unanimous, bipartisan support from the state Senate and most of the House. But top lawmakers in both parties say they would prefer one of the other measures to pass in 2018 instead of the legislative compromise. When it would appear on the ballot: November 2019, if the other two proposals are rejected.
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Parker Days brings festivities, food, fun Attractions include concerts, goodies, parade, carnival rides BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It’s that time of year again when Parker’s Mainstreet will be transformed into a four-day festival with entertainment on three stages, a parade, carnival rides and fun for all ages, as attendance estimated at 250,000 visits Parker Days from June 7-10. Festivities begin June 7, a Thursday, at 5 p.m., with carnival rides and activities going through 10 p.m. Country music star Trace Adkins is the headliner, supporting the Wounded Warrior project. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and doors for general admission open at 6 p.m. Booths, street performers known as “buskers,” a farmers market and BMX sports bike stunt shows will be included in festivities. The Parker Car Club’s Annual Parker
Days Car Show will be on display, and a pancake breakfast to benefit the Parker Task Force Food Bank will deliver delicious fare. Carnival rides will be available all weekend, but flip-flops, bare feet and guests with casts will not be allowed. This year’s parade theme is Hometown Heroes, and will include high school marching bands, floats and horses. The parade begins at 8:45 a.m. on the morning of June 9, and the parade route goes all the way around Victorian Drive. Live entertainment on three stages include The Tom Petty Project, Project Foreigner and Queen Nation on June 8 from 6-11:30 p.m. Entertainers on June 9 will include Mr. Maestik’s 8 Track Revival, Steve Thomas Band and Buckstein. Performances on June 10 kick off with a 10 a.m. church service by PEPC Church, followed by Running with Scizzors, Nacho Men, Richie Law and Soul X. Tickets for carnival rides and food can be purchased for $1 per ticket, with rides averaging three to five tickets. For a full list of events and times, visit www.parkerdaysfestival.com.
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spend the rest of the column praising her and listing her contributions to modern and contemporary art. Sherman is credited with the “selfie.” Not by anyone else yet. Just by me. If you really wanted to get tight about it, Albrecht Dürer was just as responsible, and so was Rembrandt van Rijn. They both documented themselves in countless self-portraits long before there were Nikons and Hasselblads. And camera phones. Architect Frank Gehry said artists need to find a niche. He found his, and Sherman found hers when she was an undergraduate at Buffalo State. I have tried and tried to find one, but time is running out, and I’ve conceded (mostly). But I am forever in awe of those — especially my contemporaries — who found theirs. Without cheating. You can cheat in art. You can appeal to our most fundamental fascinations, without really contribut-
ing anything that is truly nutritive: i.e., those interminable “Star Wars” films. Sherman started taking photographs of herself when she was an undergraduate, and she hasn’t stopped yet. I admit I once had a crush on Sherman. She has California-girl looks, but you have to work to find it, because she never looks exactly the same twice. She documents herself with appearance-altering costumes, makeup and prosthetics. For better or worse, the world is full of Cindy Shermans. At its worse, there have been deaths. “Earlier this year an Indian man was killed while trying to take a selfie next to a wounded bear (The Conversation).” You won’t get any sympathy out of me. “A Polish tourist in Seville, Spain, fell off a bridge and died attempting to take a selfie.” You won’t get any sympathy out of me. “Estimates of daily selfie posts range from 1 million to 93 million.” Remember Debby Boone’s hit
record? “I Light Up My Life.” Whenever a conversation about selfies comes up, a character named Narcissus enters the room and hums some Carly: “You had one eye on the mirror, and watched yourself gavotte.” You know how I feel about handheld devices in the first place. They are endlessly intrusive. Now that they come with cameras, their rust on the intimacies of existence never sleeps. Of course, there are those who think otherwise. UCLA psychologist Andrea Letamendi believes selfies “allow young adults to express their mood states and share important experiences.” Uh, sexting too? “Cindy, oh, Cindy, don’t let me down. Send me a picture soon, and I’ll be homeward bound.” Click. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
Memorial Day reminds us to be grateful for sacrifices
y hope is that we can put aside any and all political differences and opinions as we take the time this week to remember all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our WINNING freedom. My hope is that we will also WORDS continue to pray for, and support all of the brave men and women who courageously fight and stand at the ready to fight for our continued freedoms today. In 1986 Ronald Michael Norton Reagan opened his speech at Arlington National Cemetery with this statement, “Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember
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ferent. You see we shouldn’t just go back to business as usual or life as we know it, because without the people who have defended us in the past and who have given their lives for us, have been injured, who suffer mental and emotional trauma, and who have served this country with dignity and valor, you and I would not be sitting where we are today. We wouldn’t have “life as we know it.” No one wants war, but we have countries who continue to posture as if they do. So we need to protect ourselves, our sovereignty, our allies and the future for our children and grandchildren and all generations to follow. You may be a veteran reading this column, and if so, I salute you. You may have had a family member who gave their life in support of our country, and if so I grieve with you. You may have a friend or loved one serving right now, and if so, I stand in respect with you. And you may be considering enlisting yourself, and if so, I honor you. If you are reading
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Elbert Woman’s Club Meeting: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Keto Diet 101: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 16 at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S. Parker Road, Parker. Learn about the keto diet and the what, why and how to succeed. Go to http:// www.naturalgrocers.com Bus Tour of Southern Douglas County: June 23. Tour begins at the Castle Rock Museum, heads southwest to Maguireville and over to Cherry Valley, Greenland and Sandstone Ranch. The museum is at 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. Lunch provided. Purchase tickets at www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Freedom Service Dogs Graduation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Celebrate with the trainers and volunteers who helped transform shelter dogs into service and professional therapy dogs. Go to https://freedomservicedogs.org/ event/summer-graduation-2018/
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Bingo: 6-9 p.m. July 2 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Dinner: 5:30 p.m. July 9 at Dorothy Wuerfele’s Home.
Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Elbert Fire Department. Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Snacks: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Elbert Fire Department. Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Making Dumplings: Nov. 3, 6, 7, 9 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
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Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Women’s Christmas Party: 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library. Stocked by Friends of he Elizabeth Library. All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library. Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to www.eccog.com for reservations, information and each month’s schedule. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com,
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he little horse with no name and no history was headed for her last ride in the back of a trailer headed for Mexico or Canada, where she would be killed and used to make dog food. Malnourished and sick with a severe bone infection in her jaw, the gentle 4-yearold sorrel mare with a curious nature had been given up on by her breeders, who decided her medical issues were not worth the investment, horse trainer Ben Grogan speculated. She waited in the kill pen at a Colorado horse auction last fall. But then Jackie Avis, president of the Franktown nonprofit Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, looking specifically for horses to rescue, spotted her. “I didn’t know for sure if she would even make it,” said Avis, who regularly scours kill pens at Colorado auctions and buys horses that the organization rehabilitates at its facility. “But there was something about her, and she had good confirmation, meaning she was put together nice. I could see all of her bones — I had to bring her home.” Avis said she often takes chances on horses that may not survive, and her life-long passion for horses helps her decide which ones to rescue. Once back at the ranch, the horses are cared for and rehabilitated by a group of staff and volunteers, many of which have developmental disabilities. The newest addition to Drifter’s Hearts of Hope was given the name Enchantress — she soon captured the hearts of all her caregivers. Bella Kirshner, 18, who has
MORE INFORMATION: Drifter’s Hearts of Hope, in Franktown, is one of Colorado’s largest horse rescues. Founders Erich and Jean Kirshner helped create the non-profit organization, not only to help rescue horses but also to give people of all ages with developmental disabilities a chance to be around animals and be able to help others. Their daughter Bella, 18, volunteers at the 350-plus acre ranch, which was donated to Drifter’s Hearts of Hope via a $1 a year lease by a fellow horse lover. Since its inception in 2014, the organization has saved more than 300 horses from slaughter.
Enchantress, a gentle horse rescued from the kill pen, nuzzles four-month-old Tanner Grogan and his mother, Kate, at Enchantress’ new home at Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. TABATHA STEWART Horse trainer Ben Grogan rides rescue horse Enchantress in the Equine Comeback Challenge March 8. Enchantress was rescued from the kill pen at a local auction. She and Grogan placed fourth in the competition.
“Folks like Bella are helped a lot, but there is little opportunity for them to help others,” said Jean Kirshner. “We’re not all horse people, but here she can help serve others.” For more information visit http:// www.driftersheartsofhope.org/
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cerebral palsy, has been volunteering at Drifter’s Hearts of Hope for four years, and helps around the ranch and with the animals. “I brushed Enchantress,” said Bella. “She really liked it.” Enchantress began to thrive. Her once matted and shedding coat returned to a beautiful sorrel color, and her malnourished frame transformed into a powerful, muscular quarter horse stature. The nonprofit had recently hired Ben Grogan as a horse trainer. And once Enchantress was healthy enough to ride, it was up to Grogan to teach her how to be a good horse for families and kids. “Enchantress was unstarted, meaning she had never been ridden,” said Grogan. “She has such a good nature
that training her actually took a little longer. All of her training was learning new things. It’s obvious that she was bred to be a performer. Her build and mentality are great.” Enchantress turned out to be a natural at competing. Less than three months after the start of training, Grogan and Enchantress competed in the Equine Comeback Challenge in March, a competition for horses that have never been ridden. Trainers have 90 days to work with
the horse before the competition. Grogan and Enchantress placed fourth. Most horses rehabbed at the ranch sell for about $1,000, with proceeds going back into the nonprofit to help future horses. Because of Enchantress’ versatility, athleticism and temperament, she could eventually sell for close to $10,000, according to Erich Kirshner, board member and an original founder of Drifter’s Hearts of Hope. “When we got Enchantress
from the kill pen she was so sick we didn’t know if she’d make it,” said Kirshner. “With lots of love, vet care and some expert training from Ben, she’s now become an amazing horse.” While Enchantress will be missed by everyone at the ranch, Grogan hopes she will be sold to someone who will allow her to live up to her full potential. “I’d like to see her go to someone who would compete with her,” Grogan said. “She’s bred for it.”
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he Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will host a plein air workshop at the Littleton Museum on June 16, taught by painter Pat Barr Clarke, who lives in Highlands Ranch and is a longtime instructor in her former neighborhood of Park Hill. Clarke, who just returned from plein air painting in Chile, has also recently painted in Spain, Portugal and Curacao, where she will return for the fourth time to teach next February. All media are welcome and participants will have ample time to paint on site. Bring painting supplies, a stool, easel or board to paint on, hat or umbrella for sun or rain, sack lunch, water bottle, camera, paper towels and any other items you are accustomed to. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (doors unlocked at 8:30 a.m.) at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Cost: $35, HFAG members, $50 non-members. (Membership is $40 per year.) Registration required: heritage-guild.com. Water Garden Society sale The Colorado Water Garden Society will offer a selection of new plants for your garden at its Annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 3 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. The sale will be on the patio of the business
office/Hudson residence and will offer hardy water lilies, tropical water lilies, tropical and hardy marginals, bog plants, floating plants, as well as water gardening supplies. Advice and information also provided. For information: Sonya Ellingboe colowatergardensociety.org, 303-4239216 (Vicki Aber) or 303-421-1144 (Janet Bathurst).
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Music fest The Annual Highlands Ranch Music Festival returns June 23 (11 a.m.-7 p.m.), 24 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Live music and arts — 15 musical groups (see schedule next week). More than 20 arts, crafts, food and business vendors. Information: Kelley Messal, festival coordinator/ vendor liaison, info@hrmafestival.org, 303-683-4102; Bobi Hoy, HR Concert Band president; hrcbmusic@gmail. com, 303-931-4608. Summer reading Step right up to the summer reading program with events on
June 2 at specific library locations: perhaps a bounce house, face painting, carnival games and at Smoky Hill, the Salida Circus from 10 a.m. to noon. The Friends of Arapahoe Libraries will donate more than $60,000 to support the program, which drew more than 10,000 babies, toddlers, children and teens last summer. Visit arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-LIBRARY. Crafters and artists wanted A call is out for crafters and artists to enter the Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum Craft Fair. This fair, at Ketring Park 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6, is in its 47th year and draws a great many shoppers — and buyers. Proceeds from booth fees support activities and programs of the Littleton Friends of the Library/Museum. A 10-by-10-foot booth space costs $185. Up to 300 crafters are allowed. An application is found at www.littletongov.org/ Home/Components/Calendar/Eve nt/19673/232?curm=10&cury=2018. Or email libmg@littletongov.org for more information. Ballet at DU “Alice in Wonderland” will be performed by International Youth Ballet of Littleton on June 3 at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. at the Newman Center, Gates Hall, University of
Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Tickets: $30, newmantix.com. 303871-7720. Plein Air Festival The Fourth Annual Littleton Plein Air Festival runs May 30-June 1, presented by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. A show will open at 5-8 p.m. June 1. It will be preceded by three busy days of painting in and around Littleton. Watch for painters at work on Main Street, at Aspen Grove, at the Littleton Museum, at Hudson Gardens and all around town. Interaction with them is encouraged — stop and chat! Paintings will be framed and hung for exhibit in the Depot Art Gallery. Juror Lorenzo Chavez, of Parker, will pick “Best in Show” and other categories. Depotartgallery.org. Zikr Dance “Runes” will be presented June 2-17 by Zikr Dance Ensemble: It will focus on the ancient magical northern European alphabet as it was used for divination and prophecy. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison, Lakewood: June 2, 7:30 p.m., June 3, 2 p.m.; Lone Tree Arts Center, 10025 Commons St., Lone Tree: June 10, 2 p.m.
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