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Elbert County in market for a manager Commissioners discuss replacing Ehmann, who has been on leave for several weeks BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
nity to work on passing offense with quarterbacks, running backs and receivers and on defense with linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties. There were teams from 1A through 5A schools entered in the tournament. All the 7-on-7 entries were divided into four-team pools for the round-robin play that took up the first three days of the competition. The 25 pool play winners then advanced to the June 17 singleelimination tournament held at the Denver Broncos training facility at
Retired lawyer Rick Brown took to the podium at the June 14 Board of County Commissioners meeting to address the “shifting status of the county manager position” in Elbert County, he said. “We’ve been told he’s on sick leave, that he resigned, that he’s on vacation,” said Brown, who lives in Kiowa. Whatever the case, he said, “It’s apparent you will soon need to be hiring a position for the chief executive officer of the county.” County Manager Ed Ehmann was promoted into his current role, at an annual base salary of $109,000, at the Feb. 26, 2014 BOCC meeting. Prior to that, he had been employed with the county for seven years as the public works director. On April 26 of this year, Ehmann’s contract as county manager was extended at a BOCC meeting, one in which the three county commissioners took turns expressing their gratitude and confidence in Ehmann’s contributions and capabilities. Ehmann notified the county later that day that he would not be able to return to work for the next two weeks, according to Commissioner Danny Willcox. He has been on sick leave since that time. No official information has been available
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Elizabeth quarterback Nick Ball looks for an open receiver in the June 14 game against Moffat County during the Broncos 7 on 7 Tournament played at Denver All-City Stadium. Ball completed the pass, but Moffat County won the game. The Cardinals played well but didn’t advance to the June 17 championship tournament at the Broncos Training Facility at Dove Valley. TOM MUNDS
Elizabeth holds hit camp, plays in 7-on-7 football tourney BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The “boys of summer” generally refers to baseball players but it also applies to Elizabeth High School football players. The Cardinals recently completed their full-contact summer camp
and then took part in the June 14-17 Broncos 7-on-7 football tournament. “We have a strong program and urge the kids to take part in offseason activities to stay in good physical condition and help them improve their football skills,” Cardinals coach Mike Zoesch said. The Cardinals were among about 100 teams that took part in the June 14-17 Bronco 7-on-7 tournament. The 7-on-7 event is an all-passing, touch football tournament involving backs, receivers and linebackers and defensive backs. The 7-on-7 games provide coaches an opportu-
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‘It’s the thing to do’ Annual Parker Days festival draws and delights thousands BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Good weather and good times were on the calendar from June 8 to June 11 as the town of Parker hosted tens of thousands of patrons for the annual Parker Days festival. This year’s event featured more vendors, more entertainers and wider boundaries, as the grounds stretched from the hill north of O’Brien Park south to Mainstreet and east to Pine Drive. “I still enjoy the small-town atmosphere, somewhat,” said Franktown resident Sue Duncan, who’s been bringing her daughter Jenny to the fair for more than 20 years. “But it’s getting a lot bigger.” “It got huge. I remember when it was just a little podunk thing, but now it’s massive,” Jenny added. “Now everybody goes.” Wright Amusements, provider of carnival rides, food and games each of the festival’s 40 years, outfitted the rides with new LED lights that illuminated the evening skies while national celebrities like ’80s rocker Bret Michaels and the Budweiser Clydesdales joined local buskers, poets and musicians to entertain attendees from across the metro region. Elizabeth native Jacob Clark brought his daughter, Autumn, 8, for what has become an annual tradition for the family. “We’ve been coming since she was in her mom’s tummy,” Clark said, pointing to Autumn. “You’ve got to love it — it’s the thing to do.”
Poet Devan Kingsford types an impromptu poem for his client, Autumn Clark, 6, of Elizabeth. Clark chose the topic “doggies” for Kingsford’s inspiration. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY
Anne Buehler, 8, of Aurora keeps her balance in an inflated cylinder floating in a pool at O’Brien Park for the Parker Days festival. Buehler and her sister visit their grandparents, who live in Parker, especially for a trip to the annual fair.
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A request was presented at the June 14 Board of County Commissioners meeting for a measure to be placed on the November ballot to allow third terms for Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap and Treasurer Rick Pettit. Without a special measure, by the time of the 2018 election, each would be near the end of two complete terms and would not eligible to continue in their respective roles. Representing a group called Citizens for Free Elections (CFFE), Linda Krausert spoke during the citizen remarks portion of the BOCC meeting agenda to present a case for allowing the measure. “Sheriff Heap is a tremendous asset to Elbert County,” said Krausert, who has lived in Elbert County for 26 years. “He is professional, has leadership
and integrity. I’ve seen him in action, and he cares about us and we care about him,” she said. “He has great respect from local law enforcement,” said Krausert, who is the treasurer for Sun Country Meadows HOA in Elizabeth. “He’s earned a third term and the people should have a right to vote.” Her comments given for the extension of Pettit’s term were equally positive. “Rick Pettit, based on the consensus, has incredible leadership qualities,” Krausert said. “He’s been highly instrumental in the budget process. People say his knowledge is needed in this department.” she said. “He’s part of the team. Rick gets things done.” “We’re not asking to eliminate term limits, but we are asking for citizens to have opportunity to allow them to have another term,” Krausert explained. A dozen people took to the Elbert County Citizens page on Facebook following the BOCC meeting to voice their opinions, mostly in opposition to the idea, with the exception of one SEE TERMS, P5
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person simply writing “Yes” in a thread on the topic. “The attempt to remove term limits for the sheriff has failed numerous times in the past. It would seem that most do not want to make such a change,” wrote Fred Beisser of the Parker area. “The cost to the county in an off-year election would be tremendous,” wrote Elbert resident Jane Penley. County Planning Commission Chair Dan Rosales wrote, “The Citizens of Elbert County have voted not for expanding term limits (in the past).” “Eight years is enough then a change is good,” wrote Rosales, who lives in the Parker area. “Brings new ideas and reduces opportunities that may lead to abuse of power.” The commissioners will discuss the inclusion of the measure on the ballot at a study session during the week of June 20. Among the considerations will be how much community support there is for the measure and examining case studies similar to the request for third terms, according to Commissioner Chris Richardson. The deadline for a decision will be in August to allow sufficient time for the measure to be placed on the ballot.
as to the specifics of why Ehmann has been out. At the June 14 meeting, Brown recommended a handbook to the commissioners titled “How to Hire a Local Government Administrator,” published in conjunction by multiple Colorado state agencies. Commissioner Grant Thayer explained that the commissioners had contacted an agency in early May when they realized they would be required to hire a new county manager. Thayer expressed gratitude for the legwork Brown had done and said the commissioners already had several of the books in hand. “We’re reviewing the internal job description right now,” Thayer said. “We take the position very seriously. Whoever we are able to finally hire will affect this county for a very long time. “Even if they stay for only three years,” he said, “their effect goes on a very long time. We take this very seriously.” No official documents regarding Ehmann’s departure have been filed. As of the morning of June 15, he was still listed as county manager on the county’s website. Ehmann — along with the board of county commissioners, former commissioner Robert Rowland and County Attorney Wade Gateley — has been named as a defendant in a
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THINGS TO DO 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 the Elizabeth Library. All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library. Elizabeth Farmers Market: open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through September at 165 Main St., Elizabeth. No market Aug. 19. Market includes vendors selling produce and other mercantile items. Go to www.townofelizabeth.org/farmersmarket.html. Kiowa Street Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Unique shopping, free entertainment, music, food and more. The Cowboy Up Rodeo and dance is in town, too. Sign up to be a vendor, or reserve a spot to show off your vehicle. Contact Michelle or Karen at 303-621-2366. History Walking Tour: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24 in historic Castle Rock. 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. Group tours available by reservation. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. NovelCon: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. It’s Comic-Con for book lovers. Dress as your favorite character and immerse yourself in the stories you love. Great for all ages. Registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL. org. Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. select Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, Colorado 83 and Mainstreet, Parker. Presented by the Parker Artists Guild. For children in grades 4-8. Class schedule: Saturday, June 24, Intuitive Painting with Acrylics. Registration required; call 720-542-8187. Capturing the Beauty of Open Land: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at White
Pavilion, 414 Perry St., downtown Castle Rock. Two dozen Plein Air artists to showcase paintings of conserved lands in Douglas County. Presented by Douglas Land Conservancy. Go to www.douglaslandconservancy.org/events. Colorado PGA REACH Invitational: Monday, June 26 at the Colorado Golf Club Championship Course, Parker. All golfers welcome. Teams include three amateurs and one Colorado PGA professional Register at https://copga.bluegolf.com/ bluegolf/copga17/event/copga1724/index. htm. Tournament is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Colorado PGA REACH Foundation. Summer Wizard Camp: 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, with a recital at noon on the last day at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Suite C&D, Castle Rock. Learn magic, illusion, mentalism and stage performance. Taught by two full-time professional magicians, Joe Givan and Carol Massie. Camp dates are June 26-29, July 10-13 and July 24-27.
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Friday, July 7, 6:30-8pm — Full Moon Hike Saturday, July 15, 8:30-10am — Monarchs and Milkweed Hike Saturday, July 22, 8:00-9:30am — Botany for Birdwatchers Thursday, August 3, 5:30-7pm — Insect and Spider Exploration Hike Wednesday, August 16, 6-7:30pm — Geocaching Basics
Elbert County Community Cares Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. Volunteers will distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to all children who participate in the free or reduced lunch program in the Elbert County Schools. Local agencies and organizations who serve Elbert County residents also will hand out information and answer your questions. Contact Pam Witucki, 303-621-2599. Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Clinics are for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome. 2017 dates are Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. First come, first served.
Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. July schedule: Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs, Monday, July 3 and Monday, July 17; Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker, Tuesday, July 11; Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents, Thursday, July 13; Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs, Tuesday, July 18; Simla and Matheson to Limon, Thursday, July 27. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center in RidgeGate, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Bring your picnic or grab something to eat at a food truck and enjoy the summer sounds.
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‘You’re not alone,’ says author who battled disease Parker breast cancer survivor publishes book on her experience
Independence Day Douglas County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us
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Battling cancer can be an isolating, lonely experience, but Margie Cohen says it doesn’t have to be. “No matter what disease you’re going through, you’re not in it alone,” said Cohen, 68. Cohen, a Parker resident, self-published “Steps Unknown Never Forgotten,” an autobiographical account of her fight against HER 2 breast cancer and the people she met in chemotherapy who got her through it. Cohen received her diagnosis in 2016. She couldn’t find any books on HER 2, a rare form of breast cancer caused by a protein in her body. Her oncologist describes it as “a little Ferrari that drives around in your system, dropping seeds that ignite” into cancer cells. “I said, ‘I’ve always wanted a Ferrari,’” Cohen said, “‘just not one driving around in my body.’” Unable to find books or online resources from others with HER 2, Cohen decided to journal her thoughts and share them, hopefully with others who are going through the same uncertainty she felt after her diagnosis. “I started a journal … other people read it and said ‘you ought to publish this,’” Cohen said. The book includes candid accounts of her treatment, from the side effects she experienced form medication to graphic details of procedures like her breast reconstruction surgery. “I wanted it to be informative, but I also wanted it to be inspirational,” she said. One person featured in the book is Aurora resident Debbi Kennedy, 52, who met Cohen and another patient, Brandi Christensen Marrero, when she began chemo in April 2016. The trio quickly became known at the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center as the “Three Amigos.” “We just clicked,” Kennedy said. “We
Bike to work on June 28 On June 28, commuters are invited to leave their cars at home and pedal their way to and from the office as part of Bike to Work Day. Those who ride through Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock or Parker can enjoy a free breakfast and bike tune-up between the hours of 6:30 and 9 a.m. and there will be Bike Home stations set up throughout the County from 3:30-6 p.m. Visit www.biketoworkday Margie Cohen, left, Debbi Kennedy, center, and Brandi Christensen Marrero show off their new dos during chemotherapy. Cohen recently wrote a book about her experience in cancer treatment and the importance of having friends for support during the process. COURTESY PHOTO talked the whole three hours.” Camaraderie helps maintain a positive attitude, something Kennedy and Cohen agreed is vital to beating cancer, but they stressed it takes different forms. Face-to-face companionship isn’t an option for all patients, in which case Kennedy suggested reaching out to specialists, such as those at Rocky Mountain, or social media groups like the Ford Warriors Facebook page. “There are a lot of resources out there,” Kennedy said, “It’s all about making that first call.” Whether it’s in person, online or by reading her book, Cohen said she simply hopes that anyone going through what she did after her diagnosis will hold on to one thought. “The biggest thing to remember,” she said, “is you’re not alone.” Copies of the book, on sale for $10, are available from Cohen directly at 303-726-5196.
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You’ve got to hand it to avocados, although you really shouldn’t QUIET DESPERATION
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ere’s a pop quiz. What fleshy fruit rich in healthy fats is sending more and more of its fans to the emergency room? Here’s a hint. You probably think it’s a vegetable. Here’s another hint. It’s not a tomato, but now and then they can be seen hanging out with each other. They’re sometimes called “alligator pears.” The most common variety was developed by a mail carrier in La Habra, California. This should give it away. His name was Rudolph Hass. The fruit itself is not dangerous. I have
injured myself on coconut shells, and I have hurt myself trying to open prickly pineapples. No, this one is on us. And the injury that results has a name. It’s called “avocado hand.” The ones at my grocery store generally are as firm as billiard balls. I let them mature before I try to slice them. Some of us, however, are impatient, and slice away, first at the outer skin, then through the soft flesh of the avocado, then through the soft flesh of the hand. Experts recommend slicing an avocado on a cutting board. Who does that? Maybe after you or I have severed a nerve or a
Benefits of eating together as family provide food for thought EXTENSION UPDATE
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amilies that eat together at least three or more times per week experience health benefits for both children and adults. Can you remember a favorite meal with your family? Does sitting down as a family around a table really make a difference? It may be challenging to find the time to eat together, but sharing a family meal is a perfect time to communicate with each other, promote healthy eating and unwind. Regular family meals can generate feelings of closeness, comfort and stability for children. These regular meals create meaningful experiences for children. During this time, children
learn about family values and what is important to a family, and develop a sense of belonging. It is a powerful tradition that has a huge influence on children. Some of my favorite memories are from around the dinner table with my children, all grown up now, ages 28-32. Remember when your children thought you, as their parents, didn’t know what you were talking about? All three of my offspring have told me that eating at the table as a family was one of the best memories they have from their childhood. Wow, who would have thought we knew SEE KELLEY, P9
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tendon, we will. Hass had seen a magazine article that showed dollar bills hanging from an avocado tree. In 1925, he bought some existing varieties and began to graft. He patented his mother tree in 1935 (it died in 2002). Hass was to receive 25 percent of the proceeds, but the patent was abused over and over, and Hass made less than $5,000 in his lifetime. Growing up in the Midwest, I’d see a green avocado once in a blue moon. I wasn’t particularly interested in the fleshy fruit. I was, however, very interested in the pit. SEE SMITH, P9
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on’t I know you?” Isn’t that a question many of us have either asked of someone or someone has asked us that very same question? I think it is a pretty common occurrence, actually. Having spent time at many conferences and business functions as well as out and about in restaurants and social settings, I overhear and observe that very same question happening all around me. It’s that instinctive feeling, maybe somewhere deep in our memory that we have actually met the person before, or we have run into their look-alike or doppelganger at some point in our lives, or perhaps they have run across us at some other time and place. Now this is a very good thing when someone associates meeting us with a good memory or an honorable action. Something like, “Hey, don’t I know you? Aren’t you that guy who I saw delivering food and clothing to the homeless shelter?” or “Don’t I know you? Weren’t you the
woman who helped out that family in the grocery store parking lot as that young mom struggled with her groceries and her children?” “Don’t I know you?” Well maybe Michael Norton you have seen me at my best and you think you know me. But if I was at my worst, you would probably remember me too. That might sound like, “Hey, I remember you, you were that jerk who cut me off at the intersection this morning.” Or, “Don’t I know you? Aren’t you the same person I heard yelling and screaming at your child in the mall yesterday?” “Don’t I know you?” Momentary observations or connections never really allow someone to know who
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what we were doing? A shared meal can be any meal: dinner, breakfast, lunch, or an evening snack that allows your family to gather together regularly. Keep outside distractions to a minimum during these times. This may mean turning off the television and putting away electronic devices during meals. Relax and enjoy the meal and one another’s company. Research has found that children involved in family meals are more likely to: Eat more healthy foods; be a healthy weight; have higher self-esteem; have a greater sense of resiliency (the ability to overcome negative experiences); and have better grades
and better attendance at school It also shows improved mental health; lower risk of drug and alcohol use; and lower risk of teen pregnancy. They also show a reduced level of depression. Mealtime is a time for children to share without being judged. This is not a time to criticize or discuss discipline issues. Using open-ended questions helps children think creatively and learn to solve problems. It also gives everyone a chance to participate in the conversation. Keep the conversation fun! Elbert County Extension is a cooperative effort between CSU Extension and Elbert County government. Sheila G. Kelley is the Colorado State University extension director for Elbert County. She can be reached at sheila.kelley@ colostate.edu.
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I think you know why. You can grow an avocado tree from an avocado pit. No one I knew ever went that far, but you can get one to sprout, and it’s fun to watch. I realize that this is drifting into something dry and septuagenarian, so let’s spice it up. Unfortunately, there are no great avocado references in films or songs that I can pull out of my hat like I usually do. There aren’t any good avocado jokes either. Unless you think this is funny: “Sorry, I can’t pay rent this month. I bought three avocados at Whole Foods.” No one well-known is associated with avocados, like Popeye is with spinach, and Ronald Reagan is with jelly beans. Three and a half tons of red, white, and blue Jelly Belly jelly beans were
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we truly are deep inside. However, our actions and words certainly can influence someone’s first impression of us, can’t they? I mean, we try not to be judgmental, at least most of us do. But when we see something really powerful or moving, we can’t help but judge the action, the event, the outcome, or the person. And we have to remember that people are fairly consistent and predictable. When we see or experience something that is positive or good, we may tell just a few of our family and friends. But when we see something that is really negative, bad, harmful, or unacceptable, we will tell as many people as we possibly can. “Don’t I know you?” Just like McDonald’s, or Starbucks, or Nike and other big brand names, we carry with us our own brand too. When people see the Nike “Swoosh” they immediately think, “Just Do
shipped to Reagan for the 1981 inauguration. However, some well-known people have foodstuff to thank for their names. Are you ready? Kevin Bacon, Chuck Berry, John Candy, Fiona Apple, Heather Graham, Jerry Rice, Daryl Strawberry, Harvey Milk, Orson Bean, Meatloaf, and Basil Rathbone. Of those, Basil Rathbone is my favorite. Rathbone made twelve feature films portraying Sherlock Holmes, and no one will ever do it better. His look, his voice, his arrogance, his pretentious observations. Arthur Conan Doyle wrote four novels and over fifty short stories that featured Sherlock Holmes, and never mentioned the word “avocado” in a single one of them. Holmes himself preferred — please forgive me — mystery meat. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net. There are more than 280 pages of published and unpublished columns and commentaries in his newest book, “Four Thousand Holes,” available at Amazon Prime. It.” When people say to us, “Don’t I know you?” what should our brand say about us? What should someone remember about us that made our encounter so memorable? Shouldn’t it be something powerful, positive, respectable, honorable, good, or kind? I say that because I just can’t imagine that any one of us reading this column would prefer to be known as someone who others try to avoid, or is absolutely negative, rude, sad, hard hearted, and even hard-headed. “Don’t I know you?” How about you? Do people know you for who you really are? Or do they just catch a glimpse of you at your worst or at your best? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can understand that our reputation is based on what we have done already, but our character shows others who we really are, 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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Dog park is fitting salute to service, sacrifice Marine Cpl. David Sonka was Chaparral grad killed in line of duty BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A long-anticipated project is finally ready to be enjoyed, but officials who dedicated the USMC Cpl. David M. Sonka Dog Park on June 14 want Parker’s many dog lovers to think about the sacrifice that led to the park’s name. “For every person who comes here with their dog, my hope is that they will just take a little time to appreciate David’s sacrifice for our country,” said USMC Master Gunnery Sgt. John Alen. “What better tribute to David and his legacy than a dog park?” Sonka was a canine trainer with the United States Marine Corps, known for treating his four-legged trainees with patience and compassion, even to the point of sleeping next to them to provide comfort. Sonka and his Multi-Purpose Canine, Flex, were killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan in May 2013, but David’s father Kevin said the park, located at 17855 Pine Lane near E-470, will allow his son’s name, and legacy, to live on. He wants “people to enjoy it,” he said. “For people to read the signage and recognize who David was and just never forget … Every town that has a hero like David, they should be doing something like this.” About 200 people, and more than 40 dogs, attended the dedication, which was followed by a ribbon cutting for a disc golf course, adjacent to the north side of the fenced-in dog park. To honor his son’s memory and give back to the community of military personnel, Kevin started the Rocky Mountain Dawgs Project, a nonprofit that provides barbecues and support services to military kennels and members of the military’s canine units in the United States. Antonio Rodriguez, a 20-year mili-
Excited attendees burst onto the field at the grand opening of USMC Cpl. David M. Sonka Dog Park in Parker. The park features open space, obstacles and separate sections for large and small dogs. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY
Kevin Sonka watches dogs playing at the park dedicated to his son, Cpl. David M. Sonka, during the park’s Grand Opening on June 14. Sonka was instrumental in the Aurora Police Department obtaining their K9 officer, Flex, named after his son’s Multi-Purpose Canine, as well as the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 officer, Sonka. tary veteran who trained dogs for the Denver Police Department, lives in the apartment complex adjacent to the park. “I see it being a real contribution
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Sporting a patriotic bandana, Daisy looks on during the dedication for USMC Cpl. David M. Sonka Dog Park. Daisy’s owners, Kim and Kyle Martin, brought her from Larkspur to attend the ceremony.
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entennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. in Centennial, is the place to welcome summer from 6 to 10 p.m. on June 24 (Saturday). The 6 Million Dollar Band will play ‘80s rock; gourmet food trucks will resolve munchies attacks and there will be SONYA’S games, tech demos SAMPLER and more … Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a movie at dusk. It will be “The Librarian: Quest for the Spear” sponsored by the City of Centennial. For information, visit arapahoelibraries. org or call 303-LISonya Ellingboe BRARY. Kaleidoscope show Call for Artists: The Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition. Submissions of actual work due from 9 to 11 a.m. July 15. All media. Fee: $10 per entry (exact cash only, please). The juror will be Chris Stevens, cultural arts coordinator for Curtis Center for Arts and Humanities. The show is in Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Information: Trish.Sangelo@arapahoe.edu.
Englewood Arts Presents Three Wednesday summer matinee concerts are planned by Englewood Arts — all at 2 p.m. at Hampden Hall, second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway: On July 12, the Silver Ainomae Trio, with Silver Ainomae, Anne Ainomae and Ben Odhner, will play Mozart: “Divertimento in E-Flat Major. On July 19 will be an afternoon of classical guitar, with Laura Husbands playing works by Iznaola, Tedesco and more. On July 26, pianist Hsiao-ling Lin will perform Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata 23 in F minor, Op. 57. Tickets: $15/$12, free under 18. Information: englewoodarts.org, 303-806-8196.
Across the Sea,” (Sousa); “Battle Hymn of the Republic”; “Guadalcanal March” (Richard Rodgers); “Overture Americana” (James Christiansen); and “Hootenanny,” a medley of American folk songs and more. This band always welcomes new members. CastleRockBand.org.
Free community dinner All are invited to a free, cookedfrom-scratch community dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 (and the last Tuesday of each month.) First Presbyterian Church Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Menu: Barbecue chicken, baked beans, Italian pasta salad, fresh fruit, dessert. No reservation needed. Information: 303-798-1389.
Rec center art South Suburban Parks and Recreation District art displays, through June 30: Sheldon Spiegelman of Highlands Ranch exhibits photography at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. Dick Gallagher of Lakewood exhibits paintings, “Car Art” (Vintage cars) at Lone Tree Recreation Center. Front Range Photography Group, with members from the metro area, exhibits photography at Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial. Lenna Kay of Littleton exhibits decorative tiles coated with liquid metal over paint at Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Contact for prospective exhibitors is Darcie LaScala, 303-483-7072, or check online at sspr.org.
Holiday band concert The Castle Rock Band will celebrate Independence Day with a free allAmerican concert of patriotic and other music at 7 p.m. on July 1 at the bandstand in front of Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The program will include: “Hands
Englewood history The Englewood Historic Preservation Society will present Swedish Medical Center nurse Cassandra Letkomiller on June 26, speaking about the “1918 Flu Pandemic,” which killed 50 million worldwide — and preparations to combat the next flue
pandemic. She will speak at 2:30 p.m. at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, and 6:30 p.m. at the Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood. Free. 303-242-3257. Depot art “Lazy Days of Summer,” juried by painter Tanis Bula, hangs through July 30, with a public reception on July 7 during the First Friday Art Walk, at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. TuesdaySaturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; depotartgallery.org.
This is Colorado Heritage Fine Arts Guild calls for entries in the 2017 “This is Colorado” exhibit (Oct. 10-Nov. 2 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Arapahoe Community College). Deadline is Aug. 15. Juror is Lance Green. A prospectus is on the guild’s website, heritageguild.com, or leave a message for show director, Mary kay Jacobus, 303-594-4667. Free summer concerts The Arapahoe Philharmonic will perform two free concerts of American/pop music: July 2, 3 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, Englewood Campus, 3800 S. Logan St., and July 3, 7:45 p.m., at the City of Avon’s Harry A Nottingham Park, 1 Lake St., Avon, followed by a fireworks display. Info: Arapahoe-phil.org, 303-781-1892.
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Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Douglas/Elbert Task Force Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org.
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New asset-forfeiture law could boost protection of citizens’ rights State measure opposed by police who say they rely on seizures to fund operations BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed into law a measure intended to bolster the rights of Colorado residents whose property is seized during criminal investigations. The measure — signed by the governor June 9 and sponsored by Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod and Republican Sen. Tim Neville — is designed
to steer more cases involving seized assets into state courts, where convictions are required before those assets can be permanently confiscated. There’s no such requirement under federal procedures. Local police agencies often share confiscated assets in joint investigations with federal authorities. Police agencies opposed the bill, arguing they rely on seized assets to investigate drug, human trafficking and other crimes. Under the new law, state agencies cannot share proceeds with federal agencies if the total value of seized property is under $50,000. Police argued most assets they get from these
cases don’t meet that threshold. The law also requires police to report all asset forfeitures to the state and how they were used. District attorneys already are required to file annual reports on seized property to the Department of Local Affairs. An analysis prepared by legislative researchers, citing Department of Justice figures, found that 42 state police agencies received $4.4 million worth of assets in fiscal year 2014-15. Civil asset forfeitures as a crimefighting tool have come under scrutiny nationwide in recent years. In March, the U.S. Justice Depart-
ment’s inspector general reported that the department does not collect adequate data to determine whether law enforcement seizures of funds truly benefit criminal investigations or the extent to which they infringe on civil liberties. In a response, the department’s criminal division said the inspector general underestimated the return of seized funds to their owners. Former Attorney General Eric Holder in 2015 tightened control on the department’s asset forfeiture operations amid concerns that property could be seized without judicial oversight and without the owner ever being charged with a crime.
CLUBS Ongoing AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org. Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/ womens-guide-paying-for-college/. Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call
Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Simla Library. All skill levels and ages welcome. Call 719-541-2573. 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. 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 http:// www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elbert Game Night: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Board and card games for all ages. Call 303-648-3533 or go to pplibraries. org. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the regular business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National
American Legion Organization. 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. Hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages. 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 Street, Kiowa. Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels welcome. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org. 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.
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Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org. Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod. com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24hour advance reservations are appreciated.
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Elbert County News 15
June 22, 2017
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Public Notice STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ELBERT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Dove Valley to determine the tournament champion. The Cardinals faced tough challenges in pool play and lost games to Moffat County, to eventual pool champion Legacy and to Monarch, so they didn’t advance to the June 17 championship tournament But Zoesch said the tournament was good for the Cardinal defenders because they got to see a lot of different formations and routes. “Our focus in 7-on-7 competitions is defensive improvement because our offense doesn’t throw the ball a lot,” he said. The coach also took time to talk about the coming football season. “We have quite a few seniors coming back on both sides of the ball and we have a strong junior class,” the coach said. “We just went to Gunnison for our full-contact camp. We had 45 kids in camp and it was a great time for conditioning and building team unity because our kids are together constantly for about four days.” He said he has been at Elizabeth for 15 years and this is his third year as head football coach. “There was a little dip in numbers and talent when I took over but we have bounced back,” Zoesch said. “But I see us coming back. The kids are more committed to the program
IN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF INDEPENDENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4, INDEPENDENCE OVERLAY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND INDEPENDENCE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF ELBERT, COLORADO
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with Elbert County, Colorado (the “County”), Service Plans (individually a “Service Plan” and, collectively, the “Service Plans”) for the following proposed special districts: a. Independence Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (individually, a “Metro District” and, collectively, the “Metro Districts”); b. Independence Overlay Metropolitan District (the “Overlay District”); and c. Independence Water & Sanitation District (the “W & S District”). Collectively, the Metro Districts, the Overlay District and the W & S District may be referred to as the “Districts,” and individually as a “District.” The Service Plans are now on file in the offices of the County Community and Development Services, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117, (303) 621-3136, and are available for public inspection. The application was filed by Bluegreen Investments, LLC for the creation of the Districts pursuant to the current Elbert County Zoning Regulations.
Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning Commission hold a public STATE OF COLORADO, James Lawrence catches a pass for Elizabeth as the Cardinals warm up in preparation to play MoffatCounty County in the June 14willportion hearing at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on COUNTY OF ELBERT of the Broncos 7 on tournament played at Denver All City Stadium. About teams entered the all-passing Tuesday, the tournament. 27th day of June, The 2017, and the NOTICE100 OF PUBLIC HEARING Board County Commissioners will hold a pubCardinals scored points but didn’t win all three pool games which was needed to advance to the June 17 of championship tournament lic hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (but the considIN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF INDEPENDat the Bronco Training Facility at Dove Valley. TOM MUNDS to eration of the Service Plans are anticipated ENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4, begin at 1:00 p.m., or soon thereafter), on TuesINDEPENDENCE OVERLAY METROPOLITday, August 9, 2017. Hearings will be conducAN DISTRICT AND INDEPENDENCE WATER ted in the Hearing Room of the Elbert County & SANITATION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF Commissioners in Kiowa, Colorado, or such othELBERT, COLORADO focus onerworking toasread the coverand they are working harder. I think I was at this time last year because time and place these hearings may be adjourned, for the purpose of considering the adPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there ages and the defense so I can get the I have worked hard to get better. we have the talent to be even better equacy of the Service Plans and to form a basis has been filed with Elbert County, Colorado (the for areceivers.” resolution approving, disapproving or con“County”), (individually a ball “Service to my While we run the ball Service mostPlans of the than we were last year.” ditionally approving the Service Plans for each Plan” and, collectively, the “Service Plans”) for Cardinal time, I have been on being a A big plus for the team is play of of thethe respective Districts.offense runs theworking following proposed special districts: a. Ball Inde- said Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (indithe ball a lot. better drop-backpendence passer and passing junior quarterback Nick Ball. The proposed Districts' boundaries, upon full vidually, a “Metro District” and, collectively, the likebuild-out, to throw the ball but Iasalso when I roll out. “Metro ” “I got to start at quarterback the are generally described comprisDistricts”); b. Independence Overlay“I Meting init. theBoth aggregate thouropolitan Districthim (the “Overlay District”); and to c. run like areapproximately fun,” he one said. He said the 7-on-7 helps as a middle of my freshman year then sand and eleven and ninety-five-hundredths of Independence Water & Sanitation District (the one (1,011.95) acres and are generally “W & S District”). Collectively, the Metro Dis-passing passer. played the position as a sopho“But or running the ball,located the in Sections 14 and 15, Township 7 South, tricts, the Overlay District and the W & S District “In 7-on-7 we see more,” Ball said. “I know I am a most is doing I canMeridian, to help Range 65 West what of the Principal commay different be referred to teams as the “Districts,” and indi- fun Independence vidually as a “District.” The Service Plans are and defensive coverages,” he said. “I much better quarterback now than our teamprising get the into the endSubdivision, zone.” located entirely within the boundaries of the County and now on file in the offices of the County Comas shown on the map of the proposed Districts munity and Development Services, 215 that are a part of each respective Service Plan. Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117, (303) 621-3136, and are available for public inThe proposed Metro Districts and the Overlay spection. The application was filed by Bluegreen District have petitioned for formation as metroInvestments, LLC for the creation of the Dispolitan districts to provide the services and faciltricts pursuant to the current Elbert County Zonities listed in each of their respective Service ing Regulations. Plans. The proposed Metro Districts and the Public Notice Overlay District have requested all the powers of NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the metropolitan districts as described in §§ 32-1County Planning Commission will hold a public STATE OF COLORADO, 1001 and 1004, C.R.S., as amended, subject to hearing at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on COUNTY OF ELBERT the limitations set forth in each of their respectTuesday, the 27th day of June, 2017, and the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Towill advertise yourive public notices Service Plans. call Each303-566-4100 of the Metro Districts Board of County Commissioners hold a pubshall be authorized to impose up to sixty-five lic hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (but the considIN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF INDEPEND(65.000) mills upon taxable property located eration of the Service Plans are anticipated to ENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4, within each Metro District's respective boundarPublic Notice begin at 1:00 p.m., or soon thereafter), on TuesINDEPENDENCE OVERLAY METROPOLITies, and the Overlay District shall be authorized day, August 9, 2017. Hearings will be conducAN DISTRICT AND INDEPENDENCE WATER to impose up to fifteen (15.000) mills upon taxted in the Hearing Room of the Elbert County Notice of Sale & SANITATION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF able property located within its respective Commissioners in Kiowa, Colorado, or such othELBERT, COLORADO boundaries, subject to any allowable adjuster time and place as these hearings may be adContents unknown belonging to Michele Martin ments in the event that the method of calculatjourned, for the purpose of considering the adlast known address is P.O. Box 368 Elbert Co PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there equacy of the Service Plans and to form a basis ing assessed valuation changes after the re80106 and stored in Unit #70 at Elizabeth Storhas been filed with Elbert County, Colorado (the for a resolution approving, disapproving or conspective Service Plans are approved. age LLC 5229 Hwy 86 Elizabeth Co 80107, will “County”), Service Plans (individually a “Service ditionally approving the Service Plans for each be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at Plan” and, collectively, the “Service Plans”) for of the respective Districts. The proposed W & S District has petitioned for this location after July 10, 2017. the following proposed special districts: a. Indeformation as a water & sanitation district to pendence Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (indiThe proposed Districts' boundaries, upon full provide the services and facilities listed in its reContents unknown belonging to Ross Osborne vidually, a “Metro District” and, collectively, the whose last known address is: P.O. Box 1255 build-out, are generally described as comprisspective Service Plan. The proposed W & S Dis“Metro Districts”); b. Independence Overlay MetElizabeth Co 80107 and stores in storage at ing in the aggregate approximately one thoutrict has requested all of the powers of a water & ropolitan District (the “Overlay District”); and c. Elizabeth Storage LLC 5229 Hwy 86 Elizabeth sand and eleven and ninety-five-hundredths of sanitation district as described in §§ 32-1-1001 Independence Water & Sanitation District (the Co 80107 will be sold at auction or otherwise one (1,011.95) acres and are generally located and 1006, C.R.S., as amended, subject to the “W & S District”). Collectively, the Metro Disdisposed of at this location after July 10, 2017 in Sections 14 and 15, Township 7 South, limitations set forth in its respective Service tricts, the Overlay District and the W & S District Range 65 West of the Principal Meridian, comPlan. The W & S District is anticipated to rely may be referred to as the “Districts,” and indiLegal Notice No.: 23691 prising the Independence Subdivision, located upon the receipt of service fees and charges to vidually as a “District.” The Service Plans are First Publication: June 22, 2017 entirely within the boundaries of the County and generate revenue, and is not expected to imnow on file in the offices of the County ComLast Publication: June 29, 2017 as shown on the map of the proposed Districts pose any mill levy upon taxable property locmunity and Development Services, 215 Publisher: The Elbert County News that are a part of each respective Service Plan. ated within its boundaries. Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117, (303) 621-3136, and are available for public inThe proposed Metro Districts and the Overlay NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to spection. The application was filed by Bluegreen District have petitioned for formation as metro§ 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., an owner of real propInvestments, LLC for the creation of the Dispolitan districts to provide the services and facilerty within the proposed Districts may request of tricts pursuant to the current Elbert County Zonities listed in each of their respective Service the Board of County Commissioners that such ing Regulations. Plans. The proposed Metro Districts and the real property be excluded from the respective Public Notice Overlay District have requested all the powers of District where such property is located. Such reNOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the metropolitan districts as described in §§ 32-1quest shall be submitted to the Board of County County Planning Commission will hold a public STATE OF COLORADO, Commissioners no later than ten (10) days be1001 and 1004, C.R.S., as amended, subject to hearing at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on COUNTY OF ELBERT fore the day fixed for the public hearing on the the limitations set forth in each of their respectTuesday, the 27th day of June, 2017, and the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Service Plans before the Board of County Comive Service Plans. Each of the Metro Districts Board of County Commissioners will hold a pubshall be authorized to impose up to sixty-five missioners, all in conformance with the requirelic hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (but the considIN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF INDEPEND(65.000) mills upon taxable property located ments of § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S. eration of the Service Plans are anticipated to ENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4, within each Metro District's respective boundarbegin at 1:00 p.m., or soon thereafter), on TuesINDEPENDENCE OVERLAY METROPOLITies, and the Overlay District shall be authorized Legal Notice No.: 23664 day, August 9, 2017. Hearings will be conducAN DISTRICT AND INDEPENDENCE WATER to impose up to fifteen (15.000) mills upon taxFirst Publication: June 22, 2017 ted in the Hearing Room of the Elbert County & SANITATION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF able property located within its respective Last Publication: June 22, 2017 Commissioners in Kiowa, Colorado, or such othELBERT, COLORADO boundaries, subject to any allowable adjustPublisher: The Elbert County News er time and place as these hearings may be adments in the event that the method of calculatjourned, for the purpose of considering the adPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there ing assessed valuation changes after the reequacy of the Service Plans and to form a basis has been filed with Elbert County, Colorado (the spective Service Plans are approved. for a resolution approving, disapproving or con“County”), Service Plans (individually a “Service ditionally approving the Service Plans for each Plan” and, collectively, the “Service Plans”) for The proposed W & S District has petitioned for of the respective Districts. the following proposed special districts: a. Indeformation as a water & sanitation district to pendence Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (indiprovide the services and facilities listed in its reThe proposed Districts' boundaries, upon full vidually, a “Metro District” and, collectively, the spective Service Plan. The proposed W & S Disbuild-out, are generally described as compris“Metro Districts”); b. Independence Overlay Mettrict has requested all of the powers of a water & ing in the aggregate approximately one thouropolitan District (the “Overlay District”); and c. sanitation district as described in §§ 32-1-1001 sand and eleven and ninety-five-hundredths of Independence Water & Sanitation District (the and 1006, C.R.S., as amended, subject to the one (1,011.95) acres and are generally located “W & S District”). Collectively, the Metro Dislimitations set forth in its respective Service in Sections 14 and 15, Township 7 South, tricts, the Overlay District and the W & S District Plan. The W & S District is anticipated to rely Range 65 West of the Principal Meridian, commay be referred to as the “Districts,” and indiupon the receipt of service fees and charges to prising the Independence Subdivision, located vidually as a “District.” The Service Plans are generate revenue, and is not expected to imentirely within the boundaries of the County and now on file in the offices of the County Compose any mill levy upon taxable property locas shown on the map of the proposed Districts munity and Development Services, 215 ated within its boundaries. that are a part of each respective Service Plan. Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117, (303) 621-3136, and are available for public inNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to The proposed Metro Districts and the Overlay spection. The application was filed by Bluegreen § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., an owner of real propDistrict have petitioned for formation as metroInvestments, LLC for the creation of the Diserty within the proposed Districts may request of politan districts to provide the services and faciltricts pursuant to the current Elbert County Zonthe Board of County Commissioners that such ities listed in each of their respective Service
Public Notices Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Walter R. Maul, aka Walter Richard Maul, aka Walter Maul, aka Walt Maul, Deceased Case Number: 2017 PR 030027
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before October 23, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Nona F. Bloomquist Personal Representative 1193 Silverheels Drive Larkspur, Colorado 80118 Legal Notice No: 23690 First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: July 6, 2017 Publisher: Elbert County News
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Notice of Sale
Contents unknown belonging to Michele Martin last known address is P.O. Box 368 Elbert Co 80106 and stored in Unit #70 at Elizabeth Storage LLC 5229 Hwy 86 Elizabeth Co 80107, will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after July 10, 2017.
Contents unknown belonging to Ross Osborne whose last known address is: P.O. Box 1255 Elizabeth Co 80107 and stores in storage at Elizabeth Storage LLC 5229 Hwy 86 Elizabeth Co 80107 will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after July 10, 2017
Legal Notice No.: 23691 First Publication: June 22, 2017 Last Publication: June 29, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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