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Elizabeth School District unveils changes in logo, website Branding, ease of use among factors that drove updates BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

to go through.” Large herds of cattle were driven through Colorado throughout the 1800s, including along the “Goodnight-Loving Trail,” which passed through Castle Rock area. The cattle drive will begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately 30 minutes as cowhands move a herd of 35 cattle along Perry Street from Rock Park to Briccy’s Coffee. The town added

Families with students in the Elizabeth School District may have noticed something different when they go to the district’s website. The Elizabeth School District switched from an address of elizabeth.k12.co.us to elizabethschooldistrict.org the first week of July, with the old URL redirecting to the new one. The district has also implemented a new logo. “The new logo helps us with branding and what we are and what we do,” said Elizabeth School District communications director Melissa Hoelting. According to a post on the new website, “The clean style of the new logo makes it easily replicable and memorable and the established font and color scheme will help maintain consistency of appearance.” The district’s objective in establishing the new website was to continue “strengthening communication within our community,” according to a post there. “The new URL is a lot easier to remember,” Hoelting said, and “the old website will redirect.” Elizabeth’s five schools also have new web addresses that reflect the simplified version of the district web address. The schools’ websites were previously

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Steer are driven through Castle Rock during last year’s Western Heritage Welcome. This year’s event will be July 28.

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Steer drive honors heritage, fair and rodeo tradition Event on July 28 will move 35 cattle through downtown Castle Rock BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Downtown Castle Rock will transform into the Old West on July 28 as the town holds the annual Western

Heritage Welcome ahead of the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo — complete with a steer drive and the Chuck Wagon Cook-Off. The event is intended to honor the tradition of the fair and rodeo and Colorado’s Western heritage, said Town of Castle Rock events specialist Jennifer Reinhardt. “I’m really excited about bringing this really authentic Old West feel to the town,” she said. “We’re literally bringing cattle back where they use

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Some tips for hunters to become real straight shooters COURTESY OF COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

“Do you know how to shoot straight?” While some people might take offense at such a question, it is one that big game hunters need to ask themselves every year. Shooting an animal with a high-powered rifle, no matter the distance, is not a natural skill. Hunters must know the capabilities of their rifles, the intricacies of their scopes, the characteristics of their ammunition, the distance of their targets and their own competence for setting up for a fast shot at an animal. “Shooting is a perishable skill. If you haven’t done it in a while, you’re going to get rusty,” says Rick Basagoitia, area wildlife manager in the San Luis Valley. “There are people who believe they can go out, buy an expensive rifle and without any practice start shooting like the guys on the hunting shows on TV. Well, they can’t.” The importance of good shooting also goes beyond just being able to harvest an animal. Developing shooting skills must be viewed as an ethical consideration by hunters. “We don’t want animals to suffer. Preferably, hunters will get the job done with one shot,” Basagoitia said. Shooting lots of rounds is the only way to become proficient with your rifle, explained Brian Bechaver, a district wildlife manager in the San Luis Valley and a certified firearms instructor who has hunted all his life. But to become proficient, hunters must get out of their comfort zones at the shooting range. “Most people can shoot off a bench and when they know the range of the target,” Bechaver said. “But a lot of things go out the window when you’re in the field and you see an animal.” A hunter must quickly estimate distance, take a shooting position that might be awkward and be forced to shoot uphill or downhill. Various environmental and physical factors also affect shooting ability — heat, cold, wind, fatigue and the heart-pounding influence of adrenaline coursing through the body. Bechaver recommends forcing yourself to practice in uncertain conditions. Shoot from the prone position,

shoot sitting down using your knee for a rest, use a pack as a support, estimate distances then check with a range finder, etc. “It’s easy to hit a target at the range, but it’s something else when you’re standing in the snow on a cold day and your breathing hard and the wind’s blowing,” Bechaver said. Zeroing in As you prepare for this year’s big game seasons, give your rifle a thorough check. Be sure the scope is attached to the barrel with the proper amount of torque. A loose scope that is not properly aligned with the barrel will cause you to miss the target. For the right amount of torque, check the manufacturer’s specifications or take the rifle to a gunsmith. Likewise, make sure the stock is fastened tightly. A loose stock can alter how a bullet comes out of the barrel of a gun. Ballistics is a general term that refers to how a gun fires, the characteristics of the bullet in flight and what happens when the projectile hits the target. Volumes have been written about ballistics: how a bullet behaves according to its weight, the powder load, the caliber of the rifle, distance traveled and killing power. Hundreds of websites offer various explanations of the technical details. Read those if you have an interest in becoming a ballistics geek. Your time is better spent, however, practicing with your rifle. There are two basic ballistics concepts that are helpful to understand: 1) As soon as the bullet leaves the barrel it begins to drop; 2) point-blank range is the distance at which a target can be hit without having to adjust the sights, scope or point of aim. The range depends on the characteristics of the firearm and the bullet. So before going to the shooting range, look up specifications for your rifle and the type of cartridge you’re using. A 300-yard point-blank range is standard for most big game hunting rifles. The target you practice on should be the size of the vital organ area of the animal you are hunting: a circle of about 15 inches in diameter inches for an elk, and about 10 inches in diameter for a deer. The vital area is just

behind and slightly below the front quarter of a big game animal. A shot placed in this area will tear through the heart and lungs and kill an animal quickly. At the range, Basagoitia suggests that hunters practice from the prone position, either resting the rifle on shooting sticks or on a backpack. “I don’t advocate shooting off benches. Benches are for bench-rest shooting, not hunting. People should do all their practice in situations they are likely to use in the field,” Basagoitia said. To get a feel for your rifle — or to refresh your muscle memory — start by shooting at the middle of the target at 100 yards. Because the scope is mounted over the barrel, when you look at the target through the scope the barrel will actually be pointed up slightly. Consequently, if the pointblank range of your rifle/cartridge combination is 300 yards, and you’re shooting at a target 100 yards away, the bullet should hit about 3.5 inches high on the target - but still within the vital target zone. Take as many shots as needed to obtain a two-inch grouping with five bullets at that distance. At this distance it’s OK to use cheap ammo. Scopes have different types of adjustments, so be sure to know how yours works. Many scopes provide for adjustments of one-quarter inch at 100 yards. So at 100 yards the shot should be 3.5 inches above the middle of the target if your scope is correctly set. But if your shot, for example, is two inches above that, you need to adjust the scope. If it adjusts in one-quarter inch increments, you need to adjust the scope by eight one-quarter inch turns — or clicks — in the down direction. Thus: 8 x .25 = 2 inches. The same goes to make adjustments to raise the shot or to go to the right or the left. Next, set the target at 300 yards — or at the prescribed point-blank range — and use the bullets you’ll use when hunting. Even though the rifle is capable of accuracy at that distance, 300 yards is a very long shot and will truly test your ability. You’ll be feeling the effects of recoil from previous shots, and you’ll find that holding the rifle steady on a target at that distance is challenging. This situation provides a

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good simulation of conditions in the field. You should shoot until you can get a good pattern in the target with five shots. “You can get lucky with three shots,” Basagoitia said. “But you can’t get lucky with five shots at that distance.” At 300 yards or more the bullet pattern will probably be larger than what you shot at 100 yards. The critical factor, however, is landing all the shots in the vital area. Determining distance to a target is also an important skill to hone. “Estimating range is huge,” Basagoitia said. “Most people consistently underestimate distances.” He recommends getting a range finder and practicing with it at various distances in the field. When hunting you probably won’t have time pull out the range finder, but with practice you can develop the skill to estimate distance. Because of the potential for animals to be wounded, wildlife officers recommend against long shots. Bechaver won’t take a shot if the animal is more than 300 yards away. “That’s my maximum distance, but that’s still a very long shot. I must be in the prone position and feel very comfortable and calm. Not many people can make a 300-yard shot,” he said. Going beyond the maximum point-blank range requires adjusting your aim, something that Basagoitia doesn’t recommend. “That takes even more practice,” he said. “Realistically in Colorado, most shots will be well under 300 yards. It’s best to spend your time practicing at distances that are practical, from 100 to 200 yards.” When shooting at a distance of 100 yards or more, be aware that wind also becomes a significant factor. If possible, go to the range when there is little wind — mornings are a good bet. If you are hunting on a windy day, you can minimize the effects by getting directly upwind or downwind of your target. “Wind is a major factor and most SEE HUNTERS, P22

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Gateley bids farewell to service as Elbert County attorney Former official notes that adversity can lead to strength BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Reading from a prepared statement at the start of the board of county commissioners meeting on July 12, former Elbert County Attorney Wade Gateley took to the lectern to speak about his professional departure from the county. Gateley, who resigned June 26, stated that at the start of his employment he had hoped for five years with the county, but that he felt good about the 3 1/2 years he did complete. His remarks hinted at some behind-the-scenes struggles that had been a part of his time with the county and an appreciation for personal character building and the relationships he’d built during his time as county attorney. “When I first took the job, I didn’t realize the level of the divisiveness of the politics in Elbert County and what the job would entail,” Gateley, a

Former County Attorney Wade Gateley delivers an address at the start of the board of commissioners meeting July 12. JODI HORNER Colorado Springs resident, said. “God allows adversity in our lives … if you doubt that, just read the Book of Job and you’ll understand what I mean,” he said. “Adversity can be a good thing because it can improve you, it can strengthen you, it can help you learn from your mistakes and it can make

you a stronger person. “What I want to say is that I’m thankful for adversity, too.” Though he never got specific, Gateley said the difficulties he encountered during his time with the county had shown him who his friends and supporters were. He said that he had felt supported by all the elected officials and every employee of Elbert

County during his tenure. “I want to especially thank former commissioner (Robert) Rowland and former commissioner Kurt Schlegel for the opportunity they gave me,” Gateley said. “I also want to thank former county manager Ed Ehmann, who I consider a friend … and I think he is a very major reason for why

the county is where it’s at.” Ehmann went on leave in April and resigned in June. The county is seeking a replacement. During the BOCC meeting, Dianna Hiatt from the county’s human resources department stood to provide an update on the county employee handbook. She prefaced the presentation with her thoughts about Gateley. “He has always kept the best interest of the county on the top of his list,” she said, “and he always kept a positive attitude, which is refreshing.” Commissioner Chris Richardson said after the meeting that “Wade has been a valued member of our team and I have appreciated his counsel as Danny (Willcox), Grant (Thayer) and I have settled into our roles as commissioners.” Gateley concluded his statement by sharing his plan of action. “I’m going to try and go on with my life and not take myself too seriously, have some fun in my life — and my immediate plans are to enjoy the summer and climb some more fourteeners.”

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The Colorado Renaissance Festival, which runs for eight weekends at its Larkspur location, has three remaining weekends in this year’s schedule before the village modeled after 16th century England closes its gates. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, rain or shine, and trans-

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“somewhat similar” to one another, Hoelting said, but they are more similar now and easier to navigate. “It’s a big change from what we’ve had before. I think people will find it a lot more interesting and easier to find what they’re looking for,” Hoelting said. The new website is more user-friendly between devices since it resizes and responds according to the device being used. The district website has a video on the homepage that tells its story, photos that scroll on schools’ websites and a new calendar section. Hoelting also highlighted the new ability to share information across sites. “One of the things that is

‘One of the things that is great is that we can easily share information.’ Melissa Hoelting, Elizabeth School District communications director great is that we can easily share information. We can post an item to the whole district,” Hoelting said. “We used to have to post on each individual site.” The website makeover project started in November as director of technology Marty Silva visited with all the schools and district leadership to get an idea of what they wanted to see for the new website. The new site design was

created by Black Board, described as a well-known vendor for creating website designs. Once the bones of the site were hosted, Silva and his staff were responsible for the migration of content from the old site to the new one. The timing of the migration was partly inspired by the July 1 expiration of the district’s contract with their site host.

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about 10 more cattle to the herd after the event was a hit last year, Reinhardt said, noting the drive will also feature the Wells Fargo stagecoach. Residents may gather along Perry Street for the best views, she said, but also can view the cattle once they are corralled at the event site located south of Briccy’s Coffee. The Chuck Wagon CookOff, which is bringing in competitors from multiple states, will offer attendees an authentic Old West meatand-potatoes meal cooked over coal pits — true to the slow-cooked method, Reinhardt said. Tickets and more information for the cook-off are

available at CRgov.com/ WesternHeritage. Food trucks will also serve eventgoers. The cook-off will be held in the dirt lot south of Briccy’s Coffee, 140 S. Wilcox St., and last until 9 p.m. Reinhardt said the town is also asking residents to be mindful of construction near Festival Park and the roundabout at Third and Perry streets while they attend the event. A day after the steer drive, on July 29, festivities will follow the steer drive on July 29 with the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Parade, beginning at 9 a.m. The old fashioned parade starts at the south end of town and runs through downtown. The fair and rodeo run from July 29 through Aug. 6. More information and tickets for the fair are available at douglascountyfairandrodeo.com.

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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.

Highlands Ranch Motor Vehicle New Office Hours The Highlands Ranch Motor Vehicle Office will resume normal business hours on August 1, 2017. New hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents may also renew vehicle license plates online at www.douglasdrives.com

Lincoln Avenue Closure Lincoln Avenue will be closed, both directions, beginning Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m. through Monday, July 24 at 5 a.m. This closure is necessary while the structural leaf and deck for the new pedestrian bridge is installed. For more information please visit the City of Lone Tree’s website at http://cityoflonetree.com

What are you doing Saturday morning July 29? Why not join your friends and neighbors for the annual Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Parade starting in downtown Castle Rock. Make sure to get downtown early and grab a spot along the parade route to watch local celebrities, high school bands, athletes, firefighters and more wind their way through town. Parade will begin at 9 a.m. For more information and the parade route visit https://business.castlerock.org/events/details/ douglas-county-fair-parade-3607

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. Magician John Carney Performs: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 21-22 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com. Call 303-660-6799. Palomino Shakedown Concert: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 23 at Maddie’s Biergarten in Castle Rock. The Austin band performs its blend of original country, soul and rock `n’ roll. Go to www.PalominoShakedown.com to hear samples of the band’s music. Go to http://maddiesbg.com.

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Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, July 24 (Body Language); Monday, July 31 (Getting Unstuck) at Dazbog, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 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 Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. First come, first served.

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 pro-

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A guy walks into a bar, and then he has a conversation that’s very funny QUIET DESPERATION

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“Lassie ate the cantaloupes.” “Oh, no. Is she sick? “No, but she’s a little melancholy.” I was all set to write about health care. But, no. What do you call a camel without any humps? Humphrey. Get it? My perspicacious insights are being dismissed, and it makes me feel like Marilyn Monroe. I’ll never forget my grandfather’s last words. “Quit shaking the ladder, you little creep.” One man’s or woman’s idea of humor is not another man’s or woman’s idea of humor. If we both wrote down a list of our favorite

really look forward to your columns,” a reader said. “The funny ones, that is.” I was crushed. As an eagle-eyed journalist, I try to provide you with commentaries about the most meaningful things that go on around us, especially at times like this, with grim death gargling from every corner. School vouchers, pros and cons? Global warming, true or false? The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming? But, no, you want to hear the one about Lassie. “Mom, mom, it’s Lassie.” “What is it, Timmy?”

since that time.These studies show that residential development is a “net fiscal loss.” The median cost of community services for different land uses when compared to every dollar of tax revenue generated by these uses is as follows: Commercial and Industrial: $29 cents Working and open land: 35 cents SEE LETTER, P13

An attack on any American is an attack on all Americans

Neighbors turned on neighbors, beva Levine’s birthday – July 6 – cause they supported the ideology of the always follows hard on our own American Independence Day. I com- Third Reich or feared persecution themselves. Employees and employers memorate Eva’s birthday, eyed each other with suspicion. as I do every year, by reflecting on ALCHEMY Some, envious of others’ valuthe Holocaust, in which millions ables, turned in the owners for a of Jews lost their lives at the share of the loot. hands of the Nazis. Ordinary German citizens beWhen I visited the U.S. Hocame vigilantes, dealing out their locaust Memorial Museum in own concepts of righteousness Washington, D.C., an exhibit at against a group of people demonthe time was “The Collaboraized by the country’s leader. Fear tors.” On display were grainy of “the other” pervaded society films, black-and-white phototo the point that these ordinary graphs, newspaper clippings citizens collaborated with Hitler’s and vintage posters depicting regime to exterminate a whole the campaigns of whispers, the Andrea Doray population, often taking punishparades of shame, and the lies of propaganda that marked even the earliest days of Jewish persecution. SEE DORAY P11

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comedies and a list of our favorite comedians, chances are there would be very few duplications Have you ever heard of the Algonquin Round Table? Dorothy Parker? Robert Benchley? George F. Kaufman? I am steeped in Ogden Nash. Not “M*A*S*H. Steven Wright is all right with me. “I went fishing with Salvador Dali last year. He used a dotted line. He caught every other fish.” Jerry Seinfeld? No. Jonathan Winters? Yes. Winters plays brothers in the film version of Evelyn Waugh’s “The Loved One” — “the mo-

ave you ever had one of those days that seemed to start out so awesome and then all of a sudden, before you knew it, the day had become a disaster and everything you thought would happen didn’t? Me too, we have all had WINNING one of those days I WORDS am sure. But stay with me, because this column is not about the days that go horribly wrong, it’s about days that start well and finish even better. I have had more and more of the Michael Norton good days lately, many more actually, and I wanted to share some thoughts as to why I believe my days are getting increasingly better and minimizing the days that go in the wrong direction. For me, starting my day begins with a spiritual moment. As soon as I wipe the sleep from my eyes and the fog from my head, I say a quick prayer of thanks as I greet the day. The very next thing I do is read Scripture and then share my thoughts with my accountability partner via text. For us, it is a fantastic way to ground ourselves and prepare ourselves for anything that may happen during the day. We focus

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on how we can apply what we just finished reading to the planned and unplanned events of the day. The second thing I do is some sort of physical activity. It could be a workout in the gym, it could be a long walk, either way, it gives me more time to process what I had just read and discussed, and it also allows me to think about what the day will hold. 30-60 minutes of exercise provides an opportunity for more reflection and allows those stressrelieving, stimulating, and healing endorphins to start kicking in too. The third thing to starting the day off properly for me is to have a healthy breakfast. This was not always the case. I used to justify my carbohydrate-heavy morning feast by saying that my workout earned me that stack of pancakes, extra side of bacon, a large orange juice, and maybe even a pastry or three. Not any more, now I cap off my morning devotional and workout with a sensible breakfast with the right proteins and healthy amount of the right kind of fats. This is important and relevant because ever since switching to this behavior, my days really have been getting better. My energy is higher, my focus clearer, and my patience is greater and even much more relaxed. The fourth thing is to make sure I

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tion picture with something to offend everyone.” Evelyn Waugh, a man, was briefly married to a woman named Evelyn. Evelyn Gardner. “The Loved One” is called a “black comedy.” It came and went in 1965, but it is seen as something of a prize since then. I admit that I laughed, and I rarely laugh. Outside of what I call “side effects” commercials, there isn’t a single thing on television that amuses me. A side effects commercial consists of a medicine that might cure something, like “Elvis leg,” but at the risk of about 100 possible side effects, that are far worse than Elvis leg. The side effects are often things I have never heard, that require medicines of their own, which have side effects too, so what started out as Elvis leg holds the potential of every imaginable and unimaginable ailment, affliction, infection, and malady. These commercials have me in

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ment into their own hands. If there are parallels to be drawn today – and I believe there are many – they are that, once again, a segment of society is being demonized, once again because of their heritage and religious beliefs, and that so-called ordinary citizens are have taken to meting out their own punishments. Yes, you can tell me (and many people have) that the Jews of Nazi persecution weren’t terrorists, and I would agree. I would also point out that the two young Muslim women on the train in Portland were not terrorists, young women for whom strangers intervened when they were threatened by an attacker. Two of the three men who came to their aid were killed by a knife-wielding extremist American citizen. Who was the terrorist here? Recently, another deranged hate-filled individual who carried a list of targeted U.S. Congress members opened fire at the Republican softball practice. Several people were wounded and Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was re-admitted to intensive care just today. Members of Congress were understandably shocked and shaken that they had become targets, applauding House Speaker Paul Ryan’s resounding declaration that “an attack on one of us is an

stitches. (Rim shot). A dung beetle walks into a bar and says, “Is this stool taken?” Julius Caesar walks into a bar, holds up two fingers and says, “Five beers please.” Is that what you want? It’s beneath me. It’s under me. I think you are trying to preposition me. What kind of a game do you play with a wombat? Wom. But all seriousness aside. Do you want to hear about this new tax on sugary drinks or not? Someone threw a bottle of Dr Pepper at my head. Fortunately, it was a soft drink. Two cows are standing in a field and one cow says to the other cow, “Have you heard about that mad cow disease?” And the other cow says, “Good thing we are penguins.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, author, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. His latest book “Four Thousand Holes,” a compilation of published and unpublished columns and other commentaries, is now available through Amazon Prime and Barnes & Noble. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net. attack on all of us.” I agree, Mr. Ryan, but in a broader context. An attack on any American (even, or perhaps especially, by a fellow American), is indeed an attack on all of us. Attacks on Muslim Americans, Jewish Americans, Black Americans, gay Americans, female Americans, and American journalists are attacks on all Americans. Eva Levine was rounded up and transported because she was Jewish. She lost her husband and the rest of her family in the brutality of the Nazi death camps. After she was liberated by the British in 1945, Eva emigrated to the U.S. in 1950. I wonder what Eva Levine would think about the administration in her adopted country demonizing a segment of the population, proposing registries, decrying an entire religion, tolerating and even inciting violence. Yes, a member of our government, Rep. Clay Higgins (R.-La.), has publicly urged people to kill anybody they suspect could be a radicalized Muslim. And he is not the only one. When we attack one another, we are making the task of those who hate Americans that much easier. Let each of us strive not to become collaborators, and to fight against persecution, in any form. Andrea Doray is a writer who also wants us to remember the WWII internment camps – some right here in Colorado – where thousands of American citizens were relocated and imprisoned for no reason other than that they were Japanese. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.

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have told my family how much I love them and appreciate them before the work day begins. It could be a text, a call, an email, or if I am lucky enough I get to tell them in person. Each day will bring exactly what we plan for and expect. And yes, many days also bring unplanned events, challenges, and disruptions that we least expected. Perhaps you have always done a wonderful job of staying the course and handling whatever life throws at you better than others. For me, it took some time and coaching to become better at responding to those unexpected and unplanned for situations. And my big aha moment was learning that the way I started each day would not only determine how most of my day would go, I was much better prepared to manage how each day would go, and also how each day would finish. Starting the day is strong, but equally as important is how we finish. How

we finish each day helps set the tone, mood, and expectations for the following day. My evening ritual includes reading, more prayer time and reflection, a review of the day’s events, and then creating a list of what I need to do the next day. Even if it is in my calendar already, I mentally prepare better by writing my list out so I can further prioritize what I need to do and when I need to do it. And by the way, if there is a hard or difficult task, that always becomes number one on the `to-do’ list. Get it out of the way and off the plate. So how about you? Are you starting well and finishing better or can you make a change or two to your daily habits to help set the tone and foundation for each day that will result in a better outcome? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com and when we have a plan to start each day strong and finish each day even stronger, 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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Wildfires have become as much a part of Colorado summers as the blossoming of columbines along the Front Range, and 2017 is no different. “We’re on par for another busy year,” said Eric Hurst, public information officer for South Metro Fire Rescue. “The numbers are definitely up.” Area residents paying attention to recent wildfires on the Front Range — like the Peak 2 fire in Breckenridge or last year’s Chatridge fire in Highlands Ranch — know that wildfires can hit close to home with little warning. “A lot of people think they don’t have an issue because they don’t live up in the mountains, but that’s not the case,” said Jay Jackson, assistant chief of West Metro Fire Rescue and head of its Wildland Fire Division. “We have a lot of open fields, greenways, open spaces. All of those things are as likely to be impacted by fire as a forest is.” Jackson said West Metro recently dispatched firefighters and engines to the Peekaboo fire — about 50 miles west of Craig — as well as other areas of Colorado and Arizona. Hurst said South Metro has dispatched firefighters 10 times this year to help control wildfires, six times in the metro area and four times to battle blazes in other areas of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Though wildfires tend to occur in the fall, as humidity decreases and vegetation dries up, Hurst stressed that wildfires can ignite whenever dry conditions combine with a heat source, even seemingly harmless ones. A recent Cherry Hills fire started when a man was mowing his lawn to eliminate dry grass, and heat from the riding lawn mower ignited the yard. “It’s not always malicious behavior or even careless behavior,” Hurst said. “Anything that causes heat, sparks or a flame can cause a fire. If someone is engaging in any of those activities, we ask them not only to be cautious, but to have water or another fire-suppression device on hand.” Jackson agreed with Hurst, adding that firefighters and online resources can help homeowners living in the

PROTECTING AGAINST WILDFIRES West Metro Assistant Fire Chief Jay Jackson said homeowners can call their local fire department to schedule a property fire safety assessment. Here are some more tips to prevent wildfire damage to your home and help you prepare for wildfire emergencies: Protection • Keep your home’s roof, rain gutters and deck clean and green. Water plants and lawns to keep them from drying out. • Make a safety zone of 100 feet around your home by clearing dry leaves, pine needles, branches and other potentially flammable plant debris. • Put anything that can burn, such as woodpiles and propane tanks at least 100 feet away from your home. • Choose patio furniture and other outdoor items with fire safety in mind. • Make sure your house number can be easily seen from the road. • “Limb up” trees by trimming low-hanging branches that can spread fire from the ground. • Break up areas of contiguous fuel. For example, spread rocks along privacy fences, rather than grass or bushes that could spread fire from a yard to the fence. Preparing for emergencies • Make an evacuation plan. Find two evacuation routes from your home and from your community, and know how you will use them. Practice using both in case one is blocked by smoke or fire. • Practice the plan with everyone in your family. If you have a pet, include a leash or carrier in practices. • Have a communications plan for family members in case you aren’t together during an evacuation. • Make an emergency kit with essential personal items that will be ready to grab and go. Include pet supplies. • Know ahead of time how to receive emergency information from officials in your community. In a wildﬁre, follow their evacuation instructions. Sources: U.S. Fire Administration, West Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Jay Jackson urban/wildland interface assess their property’s level of safety, but it’s ultimately up to them to take responsibility and make sure their home is as safe from fire as possible. “When a fire comes pushing down on a house, it’s not the time to turn the sprinklers on,” he said.

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Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Neighbor Network Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org.

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dents will drive to Elizabeth to spend their commercial dollars (as claimed by proponents) when they will be employed in the metro area and live less than a quarter mile from Douglas County? Does it make sense to overbuild a project that is likely to cost $1.16 to provide services for every dollar that is generated in taxes? This is a sure prescription for draining county budgets one new home at a time. Does it makes sense to plan a large development with virtually no commercial use to offset the increased cost generated by residential use… and more importantly, how would any business survive in this isolated location? For these and many other reasons, I am opposed to this development as currently proposed.

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Residential: $1.16 In other words, for every dollar taken in from property taxes, each new home will cost the county $1.16 to provide services. There have been many statements made by the developer of Independence in northwest Elbert County and others in the community that essentially claim “if you build it, they will come.” That we need more rooftops before businesses will thrive in Elbert County. That this type of growth is inevitable. My position is that growth in Elbert County will happen, but that it must be managed and analyzed with as many facts as possible. Does it make sense to assume that a significant portion of the new resi-

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months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse. Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

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itting in her Highlands Ranch office after working with a patient, Samantha Hovel explained the biggest problem she has when discussing a little-known treatment with some of her patients. “Nobody likes the word ‘needle,’ ” she said. When she sees a patient with soft tissue pain that affects mobility, Hovel, clinic director at Rocky Mountain Spine and Sport, often recommends dry needling, a treatment begun in the late 1970s that has been gaining traction with physical therapists over the past three decades. No drugs are injected through the solid “dry” needle used to penetrate the skin, muscles and tendons, giving the process its name. Hovel locates trigger points, or painful areas in a muscle or tendon, then inserts a monofilament needle, the same kind used for acupuncture, into the tissue until the patient feels a “deep ache” or the muscle twitches. Electrical stimulation from a 9-volt battery is sometimes used to spur the twitching response in muscles. “It can physically inhibit the transmission of pain signals through the nerves,” Hovel said. “My patients see a better range of motion, increased healing rates in tendons and increased blood flow to the area.” Hovel’s patients range from teens with posture issues to athletes recovering from injury to seniors with chronic pain. She stresses that it’s a piece of her treatment plan, not a cure-all, but says 75 to 80 percent of patients report improvement after a session or two. “I tell them it’s 100 percent your choice, but this could help you faster than anything else,” she said. Some patients are skeptical, and some balk at the suggestion altogether, but Hovel said she sees more skeptics become believers than the other way around.

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Acupuncture:

Traditional Chinese medicine holds that stimulating the meridians balances the flow of energy, known as chi, flowing through pathways in the body, also called “meridians.” By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncturists believe that the energy flow will restore that balance and resolve medical issues such as pain or illness.

Dry needling:

Dry needling is a technique in which a monofilament needle is inserted superficially into the skin, or more deeply into muscles, ligaments or tendons, to relieve pain, break up scar tissue or increase circulation. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine endorsed the practice in 2010 as effective, minimally invasive and “low risk,” though it added that further research was needed to determine the effectiveness of superficial needling.

Samantha Hovel holds one of the tools of her trade, a monofilament needle like the ones she uses to perform dry needling on her patients. Hovel says about 75 to 80 percent of her clients experience better results when dry needling is incorporated in their therapy regimen. TOM SKELLEY

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Global research, western technique Dry needling derived from clinical trials in the United States in the 1940s that injected trigger points with corticosteroids, analgesics and saline. In the 1970s, Czechoslovakian Dr. Karel Lewit found that patients showed signs of improvement from just the needling effect, whether or not any drugs were injected. Canadian physician Dr. Chan Gunn took things a step further. Gunn, widely acknowledged as the SEE NEEDLING, P15

Monofilament needles prptrude from the back of a patient in Nicole Stevens’ Golden office during a dry needling treatment. Needles penetrate muscles in the procedure, interrupting pain signals sent from the brain and eliciting a twitch response that allows muscles to “reset” and relax. NICOLE STEVENS

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innovator of the practice in North America, dubbed the technique “intramuscular stimulation.” He theorized that peripheral nerve pain caused trigger points to tighten and compress, but if pain signals were interrupted by the insertion of a needle, the muscle would return to its natural state. Gunn’s decades of research, practice and proselytizing led to his technique being adopted worldwide, and a course in Intra Muscular Stimulation is offered to physicians at the University of British Columbia. Two sides of the same needle Despite a basis in medical science, not everyone is convinced of dry needling’s benefits, particularly acupuncturists. A lawsuit, filed in March by the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, is pending in Denver District Court. No date has been set for proceedings to begin. The suit alleges physical therapists in Colorado are insufficiently trained to perform the invasive procedure, noting that dry needling requires 46 hours of training while

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acupuncturists must receive 1,905 hours of training to be certified. Nicole Stevens, a physical therapist who operates her own practice, Point in Motion, LLC, disputes the assertion that needling practitioners like her are undertrained. “We all have four years of undergrad and a two-year doctorate or master’s,” to become physical therapists, Stevens

said. Stevens received a master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2000, and was certified to perform dry needling in 2010. Hovel earned a doctorate in physical therapy from Regis University in 2007. “All we’re doing is using a needle to reach a point we couldn’t reach with our

hands,” Stevens said. Dr. Byron Jones, a Lakewood physiatrist and director of the Lutheran Spine Center, was skeptical of dry needling at first, but an internal study with his own patients changed his mind. He and his staff now incorporate needling, in addition to exercise and other therapies, to treat tendonitis, injuries and a variety of muscle issues.

“I have to say I was not a fan of dry needling when they first started doing it,” Jones said. “Physical therapists have proven to me there is a significant benefit. I have found it to be a very effective form of adjunctive treatment. The problem is, some therapists believe this is all you need to do, and the research doesn’t support that.” Relieving pain, respiting surgery One of Hovel’s patients, Paul Bergstrom, says dry needling is helping him stave off back surgery. Bergstrom, a 72-year-old Littleton resident, has a herniated disc in his spine. He tried chiropractic to no avail, and he wasn’t eager to follow doctors’ orders to have some of his vertebrae fused. After a recommendation from his son, Bergstrom paid a visit to Hovel. Almost two years later, Bergstrom said Hovel’s regimen of core-strengthening exercise, massage, spinal adjustments and dry needling has allowed him to regain 80 to 90 percent of his day-to-day activity without pain. “It’s not going to cure it, but I don’t know that surgery necessarily will cure it either. Right now this is the best answer and I hope it stays that way,” he said. “When you’re in pain, it’s hard to get stuff done. And I’ve got a lot of chores to do.”

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Two Tiny Town talks slated for audiences in Englewood

nglewood Historic Preservation Society offers a nostalgia trip this month. On July 31, Dave Christopherson will speak about Tiny Town, the 102-yearSONYA’S old mini town and SAMPLER railroad that still delights children. Two sessions are planned: 2:30 p.m. at Englewood Public Library and 6:30 p.m. in the evening at Brew on Broadway, 3445 S. Broadway, Englewood. Admission is free. Sonya Ellingboe 303-242-3257.

Rob Proctor’s Garden Tour Legendary horticulturist/author/ speaker/9News guru Rob Proctor will hold an open house on July 29 and 30 at his private garden, 3030 W. 46th Ave., Denver, as a benefit for the Dumb Friends League. Hours: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets ($10) available at the event or in advance at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Awards announced Juror Tanis Bula announced awards for artists entered in the “Lazy Days of Summer” exhibit at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. David George won Best of Show for his oil painting, “Along Bear Creek.”

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First place was awarded to photographer Judy Diest for “Flamingo Pattern.” George also won second place for his oil “Summer Tease.” “Clear Water,” a watercolor by Brian Serff, took third place. Honorable mentions went to Patty Dwyer, Tim Kathka, Gail Firmin and Carl Paulson. Next exhibit will be the annual “All Colorado” (Littleton’s Western Welcome Week). Hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 303-795-0781. Eclipse lecture Bemis Library will present a lecture by Kevin Manning, formerly with NASA, about the coming total solar eclipse at 7 p.m. July 24. Location: 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free. 303-7953961.

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Free community dinner Littleton First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., is inviting the community to a series of free dinners on the fourth Tuesday of each month — July 25 is next — from 6 to 7 p.m. The July menu includes pulled pork, fresh corn, coleslaw, melon slices, fresh fruit and hand-held deserts, according to coordinator Linda Kizer. No reservation needed. Information: 303-798-1389, littletonpresbyterian.org/ dinner. Symphony auditions The Lone Tree Symphony holds auditions from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 12: violin, viola, bass, fourth horn, percussion. For information, contact personnel director Gary Wilhelm, gjazzworks@comcast.net, or visit lonetreesymphony.org/about/auditions. The orchestra rehearses at the Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, and performs at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Matinee concert Englewood Arts Presents is offering Beethoven’s “Appasionata” Sonata, performed by pianist Hsiao-ling Lin, at 2 p.m. July 26 at Hampden Hall, second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: $15/$12, free under 18. englewoodarts.

org, 303-806-8901. City Park Jazz The Alpha Schoolmarm Orchestra performs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at City Park Jazz, Denver’s City Park, on the west side of Colorado Boulevard between 17th and 23rd avenues. Free. Food trucks. Museum Outdoor Arts Two openings are announced on July 29 at Museum of Outdoor Arts in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. The 2017 Design and Build Emerging Artists theme is “Past, Present, Future” and there will be collaborative and individual works, as well as installations by Artist in Residence Cory Gilstrap and Kamla Presswalla of Imagined Creations. Also opening in the Sound Gallery: “The Sculptured Buildings of Charles Deaton” (architect for Englewood’s distinctive Key Savings and Loan Building — the “Flying Saucer Building”), curated by Diane Wray Tomasso. Both run until Sept. 22. Admission: free. Opening reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Tesoro Powwow Dancing will be featured by the Tesoro Cultural Center on Aug. 4-6 at The Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. (It’s a replica of Bent’s Fort of 1830s Colorado.) Featured artists are: Allen Aragon, Nanabah Aragon and Nicklaus Stanaland. Admission: $5, free 12 and under. See Tesoroculturalcenter.org. New gallery The Westward Gallery, at 4400 Tennyson St., Denver, will feature art by University of Michigan art professors Nancy and Russell Thayer from July 20 through August. Co-owner and resident artist is Michigan alum Michelle Courier. The gallery will feature artists from across the nation. 720-483-1046.

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PACE announces lineup for new season IF YOU GO

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Parker Arts recently announced its new season schedule, bringing a number of nationally recognized acts to Parker in addition to crowd-pleasing local productions patrons have come to expect to see at the PACE Center and Schoolhouse. “We’ve got some fun things that kind of expand our cultural horizons,” said Shaun Albrechtson, Parker Arts’ production manager. Albrechtson singled out the “Uncharted” series, featuring up-and-coming musicians, as an example of the diverse offerings in store. “We’ve got everything from soul and gospel to a classical men’s vocal group,” he said. Parker Cultural Director Elaine Mariner said a goal in the new season was to address “gaps” of some of the genres and performances overlooked in previous seasons. One of those gaps, she said, was chamber music. To fill it, Albrechtson and company added a chamber music series featuring musicians from the University of Denver, to be performed in the Schoolhouse theater at 19650 Mainstreet. “It’s a way to capitalize on the unique benefits the Schoolhouse offers. It’s a smaller, more acoustically driven space,” Mariner said. Another experiment Mariner and the staff are trying is the first concert of the season, an outdoor, ticketed performance by ‘90s alternative rockers Smash Mouth at Discovery Park on Aug. 19. Comedy is also more prominent in the schedule for 2017-18 schedule, with veteran standups Paul Reiser and Billy Gardell of “Mike and Molly” making appearances at PACE, in addition to the Comedy and Cocktails series, featuring local comedians, at the Schoolhouse. Albrechtson said another high-profile act is still being lined up for the season. “The one thing we’ve heard over and over again is comedy, comedy, comedy,” Albrechtson added. Mariner said she’s proud of being able to book the national funnymen, no easy feat for a smaller venue. She’s

A sampling of performers and shows coming to the Parker Arts for the 2017-2018 season. • Smash Mouth 7:30 p.m., Aug. 19, Discovery Park • 10,000 Maniacs 7:30 p.m., Sept. 14, PACE Center Paul Reiser • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, PACE Center • “South Paciﬁc” Sept. 29 to Oct. 15, PACE Center • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, PACE Center • Wilson Phillips 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8, PACE Center Tanya Tucker 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10, PACE Center • Christopher Cross 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25, PACE Center • “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” March 16 to March 25, The Schoolhouse • “The Full Monty” July 20 to Aug. 5, PACE Center also proud that one of next season’s musicals, “The Full Monty,” will push the envelope a bit. The raucous play, about a group of men who become strippers to make ends meet, won’t feature any actual nudity, but its adult themes and humor will require an audience advisory. “There is no ‘full monty’ in ‘The Full Monty,’” Albrechtson said. But “people will be rolling in the aisles.” Children’s fare, performances by the Parker Symphony Orchestra and other time-tested shows like “The Nutcracker” will return to draw families, children and loyal patrons, and Albrechtson said “If you take a look at the calendar and you don’t seeing something you want, just keep going down,” he said. “There’s going to be something in there that you like.”

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Parker Arts Cultural Director Elaine Mariner and Program Manager Shaun Albrechtson sit in the PACE Center theater. The recently announced Parker Arts 2017-2018 season features more stand-up comedy than in years past, in addition to performances by local groups and nationally known musical and theater productions. TOM SKELLEY

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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/.

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

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

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.

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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. SEE CLUBS, P19

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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. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Build LEGO stuff together. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org. 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. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club is open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 for information or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/ParkerFranktown-Elizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/ Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information. Simla Open Mic Night: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Simla Library. Share poetry, music, dance, comedy or painting (inter alios), or just come and watch. Sky Cliff Center Caregiver Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times, and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-814-2863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff. org. Go to www.skycliff.org. Sky Cliff Center Stroke Support Group: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month at Christlife Community Church, 5451 E. Highway 86, Franktown (lunch provided). 10-11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridge Gate Parkway, Lone Tree. Call Sky Cliff Center at 303-814-2863.

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Bandimere Speedway echoes with thunder this weekend Mile High National Drag Races take place July 21-23

IF YOU GO The Mile High Nationals action and fan interest pick up Friday and Saturday when the pro-class entries are on the track for qualifications runs. Top fuel funny cars and dragsters qualifying sessions are at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, July 21, and at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22. The eliminations begin at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 23.

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@OURCOLORADONEWS.COM

Bandimere Speedway becomes the source of thunder on the mountain July 21-22 when hundreds of drivers fire up their powerful engines to compete in the National Hot Rod Association’s Mopar Mile High Nationals. “Teams begin arriving July 19 to set up and be ready when racing begins July 21,” said John Miller, Bandimere media relations director. “There will be hundreds of cars competing in the different NHRA classifications. A majority of the entries are in the sportsmen classes and those entries are driven by men and women from the local area.” Although friends and families support drivers competing in the sportsman classes, Miller said the Mile High Nationals are a special time of year for drag-racing fans as all the top competitors in the four professional classifications — top fuel dragster, top fuel funny car, pro stock car and pro stock motorcycle — will be at Bandimere Speedway. Drag-racing is a full-time profession for just about all the professional class drivers and teams, most of whom come from cities around the country. But this year also sports two local entries in the professional classes: Deric Cramer, currently 18th in points, will be competing in pro stock and Mike Berry, a Littleton resident, will be astride his pro stock motorcycle. Berry is currently 15th in the points standings. “The top dragster division in the sportsman class will also be interesting to watch this year, particularly the competition between Arvada residents Steve and Vicky Johnson,” Miller said. “Steve is first in points here at the track and his wife Vicky is second. Vicky won the Mile High Nationals top dragster race in 2015 and her husband won it last year.” Over the three days of racing, about 100,000 fans are expected at Bandimere Speedway. The Mile High Nationals is the only National Hot Rod Association national event in the Rocky Mountain area. Pro class drivers expected to be at Bandimere include

Bandimere Speedway is at 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison, alongside C-470.

Tony Schumacher, driver of the U.S. Army top fuel dragster, spins the tires to heat them up so they grip the track better. Schumacher returns to Bandimere Speedway July 21-23 to defend the Mile High National event title he won last year. FILE PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS

For information on tickets or the Mile High National schedule, call Bandimere Speedway at 303-697-6001 or visit www.bandimere.com.

DID YOU KNOW? Drag-racing is about harnessing horsepower and torque to produce as much speed as quickly as possible. The top fuel dragsters are at the top of the list of achieving those goals. The powerful 8,000-horsepower engine is behind the driver in the long, low-slung dragster. The engine idles at about 2,100 revolutions per minute and gulps fuel at about 1.2 gallons per second to generate the power needed to accelerate the car from the starting line to 100 mph in about one second. The car can be traveling more than 320 miles an hour as it crosses the finish line.

Top fuel funny car teams line up in the staging lanes as they prepare to make timing runs at last year’s Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway. Most of the teams return to the Morrison speedway July 21-23 to compete in this year’s Mile High Nationals. names like Ron Capps, the points leader in top fuel dragster and Bo Butler, who is in first place in the pro stock points standings. Special attention also is focused on the outcome of the top fuel dragster races because, as of July 12, there was a fierce battle for second place with two points separating Leah Pritchett (1,087 points) and Antron Brown (1,085 points). Steve Torrence is the points leader with 1,188 points. Points are awarded on participation and performance. Each driver who qualifies earns 10

points and the champion of a division earns 100 points, with 80 points going to the runnerup. It is possible, but not very likely, for a driver who has an unusually successful weekend to earn 130 points. National drag-racing events are special because a ticket includes a pit pass, which allows fans to watch mechanics prepare the cars for action and even get a chance to talk and get autographs from their favorite drivers. It equates to allowing football fans access to a pro football team’s locker room.

Funny cars are powered by the same high-performance engines as the dragsters. But, instead of the sling shot-style dragster body, funny cars use bodies fashioned to resemble production-

model automobiles. Speeds and times for funny cars are just a little less than that of the top fuel dragsters. Pro-stock cars are powered by 500 cubic-inch engines and the bodies must be production models. Teams use bodies such as the Chevrolet Cavalier and the Dodge Stratus. The cars run times in the 7-second range and hit speeds of about 190 miles an hour. The cars are very evenly matched and, frequently, a win or a loss is determined by onethousandth of a second. Motorcycles are part of the pro classes, too. The drivers guide the bullet-like motorcycles as the machines cover the quartermile in 7.5 seconds and hit speeds of 180 miles an hour.

Tommy Johnson Jr., a former area resident and driver of the MakeA-Wish top fuel funny car, signs an autograph for a fan at last year’s Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison.

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7July 20, 2017 Denver Warsenlins pitcher and Littleton resident Alec Bibby covers the plate and reaches up to catch the ball so he can apply the tag to the Omaha runner during the July 1 National Adult Baseball Association’s Mile High Classic Tournament game at Englewood High School. The Omaha runner slid safely under the tag. Bibby usually plays for the Marlins in the 18 and older NABA league but joined with players from other teams to form the Warsenlins so they could play in the July 1-3 tournament. TOM MUNDS

Local men play baseball for love of game BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Playing baseball sits atop the list of weekend things to do for Alec Bibby, Dave Westmeier and hundreds of other men who head to diamonds around the metro area to play for the 80 teams that make up the Denver National Adult Baseball Association program. Although they regularly play for other teams, Bibby and Westmeier were Denver Warsenlins teammates

during the July 1-3 National Adult Baseball Association’s Mile High Classic Tournament. Bibby, Westmeier and players from a number of other teams joined forces to create the Warsenlins so they could play in the tournament. “I have been playing baseball since I was a 3-year-old, I have a love and passion for the game so I wanted to continue playing after graduating from Heritage High School,” Bibby, a Littleton resident, said. “Right after graduation, I accepted the opportunity to play on an 18-and-older team and I haven’t missed a season.” He said it is hard for the entire team to practice as a unit because of the work schedules of the players, so they get in some practice whenever four or SEE BASEBALL, P22

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five players can get together. “The greatest thing about playing baseball on an adult team is the friends you make among your teammates,” the 23-year-old said. “You get to know all the guys pretty well on and off the field and I am sure some of these guys will be friends for life.” Westmeier, a Parker resident, had similar comments. “I am still playing baseball at 39 because I love the game,” he said. “I played baseball as a kid, played baseball at Mullen High School and continue to play because of the fun we have on the field and the things we enjoy as friends off the field.” Bibby and Westmeier took the field as members of the Denver Warsenlins for the July 1 tournament game against Omaha. Bibby was the starting pitcher and, when a reliever took the mound, he moved to second base. Westmeier was the team’s left fielder for part of game. The Warsenlins scored a run in the first inning but Omaha’s bats came alive in the third inning as they scored eight runs to go ahead for good and went on to win the game, 12-2. The Denver team played well and scored some runs but lost the four tournament games they lost. “Everyone wants to win,” Bibby said. “But no matter the outcome of a game, it still is a lot of fun to get out on the field and play baseball with my friends.” Both men agreed they plan to continue to play baseball as long as they can and they said it is great that Denver has a strong NABA program. The Denver program is part of the National

Adult Baseball Association, an organization with headquarters in Littleton. “We have 80 teams playing in the Denver metro area,” said Joe Collins, NABA vice president. “We have four age group leagues, 18 and older, 25 and older, 35 and older and 48 and older. Some age divisions are divided into leagues based on player ability. Right now we have more than 1,200 men playing baseball in our Denver area adult leagues.” He said the association welcomes players over 18 of any skill level. There are tryouts in February when teams are formed but men can join the league at any time and the association will have them join a team so they can play baseball. Anyone interested can check it out at the web site, www.denvernaba. com. The season runs from June to the end of August. Teams play 16 to 20 regular season games plus teams can play in local or travel to tournament around the country. Most leagues play games on Saturdays and Sundays but there is some weekday league. The association charges a fee per team for each season and the team fee is divided up among the players on the roster so that it averages about $250 per player, Collins said. The team fee money is used to cover operating costs like paying officials, field rentals and insurance premiums. Players also provide their own equipment like gloves, cleats and bats. Collins has been with the association for 17 years and said it continues to grow in the Denver metro area and around the country. “Right now we have between 25,000 and 30,000 men around the country playing baseball with the association,” he said. “It has been great to see the program grow. We had about 35 teams when I joined the association and we have more than double that number this season.”

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hunters don’t even think about it,” Basagoitia said. “If the wind is strong enough to make the smaller branches on a tree move, then restrict shots to no more than 200 yards.”

Practice, patience, practice A key component of good shooting is trigger control. Place only the pad of your index finger on the trigger, squeeze slowly and continue to squeeze after bullet is fired. Continuing to squeeze provides “follow through” and contributes to a steady position. Don’t pull the trigger quickly because that will cause the gun to move off the target. “It’s a good idea to dry-fire your rifle, it’s one of the best things you can do to practice holding your gun steady while squeezing the trigger,” Basagoitia said. “As you squeeze the trigger, pay attention to the position of the scope cross-hairs and see if they move.” After you feel good about hitting the targets from various distances, attempt more realistic shooting situations. Shoot sitting down, leaning against a pole or tree or resting on a rock. Walk quickly for 20-30 yards, then drop, calm down by taking some slow breaths and then try to hit the target. If possible, shoot uphill and downhill. Hunters should buy shooting sticks, a simple bipod that attaches to the barrel of a rifle. Without those, practice using your pack as a rest from the prone position. The more you shoot, the more confident you’ll be in the field. “When you’re hunting you don’t want to think too much about what you have to do. By shooting a lot, you’ll reach that point called unconscious competence. That’s when you’re able to do things automatically,” Basagoitia said. And after you’ve taken lots of practice, you should be able to confidently answer the question “Do I know how to shoot straight?”

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Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Violet Jean Workman, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 4

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 November 20, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred. Danny L. Workman Personal Representative 233 Pine Street Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No: 23702 First Publication: July 20, 2017 Last Publication: August 3, 2017 Publisher: Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2011-01447 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: FIRSTIER BANK You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 8th day of November A.D. 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT M BALDOCCHI WHO ASSIGNED THE LIEN TO SOPRANO, LLC ON 2-27-2014 WHO THEN ASSIGNED THE LIEN TO BRITANIE RIDGE ESTATES, HOA ON 5-24-2017 the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Assessed Value: 150 Legal Description: Section: 27 Township: 7 Range: 64Subdivision: BRITANIE RIDGE ESTATES Lot: 00AOPEN SPACE Assessed To: That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of FIRSTIER BANK for said year 2011. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said BRITANIE RIDGE ESTATES, HOA at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 19th day of October, A.D.2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 26thth day of June, 2017 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23700 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 20, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice Elbert County District Court Elbert County, Colorado 751 Ute Ave. PO Box 232, Kiowa, CO 80117 In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: MARTHA D. BURNETT, also known as MARTHA DILLER BURNETT and MARTHA BURNETT, Deceased Zorn & Richardson, P.C. Edward L. Zorn, #1653 Matthew J. Richardson, #42242 626 E. Platte Avenue Fort Morgan CO 80701 Telephone No. 970-867-1199 Facsimile No. 970-867-1197 Email: elzorn@zornlawoffice.com mjrichardson@zornlawoffice.com Case Number: 2017 PR 030035 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.

To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance: Donald Frank Burnett (deceased November 11, 2012), Rebecca Burnett Brown, Karen Burnett Loehman, and Lyndon Diller Burnett (individually and as Trustee of the Donald F. and Martha D. Burnett Revocable Trust, dated May 17, 1996).

Elbert County District Court Elbert County, Colorado 751 Ute Ave. PO Box 232, Kiowa, CO 80117

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In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of: MARTHA D. BURNETT, also known as MARTHA DILLER BURNETT and MARTHA BURNETT, Deceased Zorn & Richardson, P.C. Edward L. Zorn, #1653 Matthew J. Richardson, #42242 626 E. Platte Avenue Fort Morgan CO 80701 Telephone No. 970-867-1199 Facsimile No. 970-867-1197 Email: elzorn@zornlawoffice.com mjrichardson@zornlawoffice.com Case Number: 2017 PR 030035 NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY INHERITANCE PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S. To All Interested Persons and Owners by Inheritance: Donald Frank Burnett (deceased November 11, 2012), Rebecca Burnett Brown, Karen Burnett Loehman, and Lyndon Diller Burnett (individually and as Trustee of the Donald F. and Martha D. Burnett Revocable Trust, dated May 17, 1996). A Petition has been filed alleging that the above Decedent died leaving the following property: The oil, gas, and other minerals found on or beneath the following real property situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, and more particularly described as follows: All of Sections 15, 21, 23; NE ¼ Section 20; W ½ NW ¼ Section 24, all in Township 6 South, Range 60 West 6th P.M., Elbert County, Colorado; and Section 4, Section 5, Section 8, Section 9, the W½ of Section 15, Section 10, Section 3, less 68.29 acre parcel in the N½ of Section 3, as described in Book 332 at Page 1000, all in Township 8 South, Range 60 West of the 6th P.M., and in all of the hereinafter described oil, gas, and other mineral rights: the NE¼ & SE¼ of Section 22; the W½NW¼ , E½NE¼, E½SE¼, W½SW¼ of Section 28; the E½NW¼ , E½SW¼ of Section 24; and in all of the hereinafter described oil, gas, and other minerals in: the NW¼ & SW¼ of Section 22; all in Township 8 South, Range 60 West of the 6th P.M.; and in the SE¼SW¼, SE¼, S½NE¼, NE¼NE¼ of Section 34, Township 7 South, Range 60 West of the 6th P.M. The hearing on the Petition will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: August 25, 2017 Time: 8:00 a.m. Courtroom or Division: 1 Address: Elbert County District Court, 751 Ute Ave., Kiowa, CO 80117 The hearing will take approximately 1 hour. Note: • You must answer the Petition within 35 days after the last publication of this Notice. • Within the time required for answering the Petition, all objections to the Petition must be in writing and filed with the Court. • The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner. s/ Matthew J. Richardson Date: June 27, 2017 Matthew J. Richardson, #42242 Zorn & Richardson, P.C. 626 E. Platte Ave. Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Legal Notice No.: 23698 First Publication: July 6, 2017 Last Publication: July 20, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JUNE 2017 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2017 for each County affected. 17CW3088 Elizabeth 86 Water LLC, c/o Tery Larrew, 8321 S. Sangre de Cristo Road, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127, 720-279-0004, tlarrew@caddiscapitalinvestments.com. Kylie J. Crandall, Holland & Hart LLP, 1800 Broadway, Suite 300, Boulder, CO 80302, (303) 4734819, APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE IN ELBERT COUNTY. Name, address and telephone number of Applicant: Elizabeth 86 Water LLC. Please direct all pleadings to Applicant’s counsel, Holland & Hart LLP, at the address identified above. Name of structure: Gold Creek Lower Reservoir. Information from Previous Decree: The Gold Creek Lower Reservoir was originally decreed on December 8, 1994 in Case No. 94CW044 (Water Div. 1). The Gold Creek Lower Reservoir water right was continued as conditional by decrees, dated November 3, 2003, in Case No. 99CW153 (Water Div. 1), and June 28, 2011, in Case No. 09CW146 (Water Div. 1). Legal description of structure: The reservoir will be located on Gold Creek in the NE1/4, Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Elbert County, at a point approximately 100 feet from the North line and 2200 feet from the East line of Section 13. A map showing the decreed location for the Gold Creek Lower Reservoir is attached as Exhibit A. Source: Gold Creek and runoff tributary to Gold Creek collected from the land surrounding Gold Creek Lower Reservoir. Appropriation date: April 27, 1994. Amount: 5.0 acre-feet, conditional, with the right to one refill in the amount of 5.0 acre-feet, conditional (collectively, the “Gold Creek Lower Reservoir Water Right”). Decreed use: Irrigation of approximately 70 acres in the E1/2 NW1/4 and W1/2 NE1/4, Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M., and stockwater. This land to be irrigated is located within property owned by Applicant’s affiliates, Elizabeth 86 Investments LLC and Elizabeth 86 Investments II, LLC, which is generally depicted on attached Exhibit A. A full description of the activities demonstrating Applicant’s reasonable diligence is set forth in the application filed in this case, and is available upon request. Name and address of owner of land on which points of diversion and place of use(s) is (are) located: Elizabeth 86 Investments LLC and Elizabeth 86 Investments II LLC. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests that the Court enter an order and decree: Finding that Applicant has exercised reasonable diligence as to the continuing development of the Gold Creek Lower Reservoir water right, and that the Gold Creek Lower Reservoir water right is continued in full force and effect for all conditional decreed amounts and uses; and Granting such other relief that the Court deems proper. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

that the Gold Creek Lower Reservoir water right is continued in full force and effect for all conditional decreed amounts and uses; and Granting such other relief that the Court deems proper.

THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

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TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JUNE 2017 for each County affected.

17CW3090, Dale and Julie Atkinson and DJC YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party To advertise yourEnterprises, public notices 303-566-4100 Inc.,call 4702 County Road 106, who wishes to oppose an application, or an Elizabeth, CO 80107 (James J. Petrock, Petamended application, may file with the Water rock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, DenClerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a ver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERverified Statement of Opposition, setting forth GROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUfacts as to why the application should not be TARY AND NOT NONTRIBUTARY SOURCES granted, or why it should be granted only in part AND FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGor on certain conditions. Such Statement of OpMENTATION, IN THE NONTRIBUTARY position must be filed by the last day of AULOWER DAWSON, DENVER, ARAPAHOE GUST 2017 (forms available on AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AND THE NOT www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON and must be filed as an Original and include AQUIFERS, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Prop$158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of erty: 40 acres being the SE1/4SE1/4 of Section Opposition must also be served upon the Applic20, T9S, R64W of the 6th P.M., Douglas ant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or County, as shown on Attachment A hereto certificate of such service of mailing shall be ("Subject Property"). Source of Water Rights: filed with the Water Clerk. The Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), C.R.S., Legal Notice No.: 23703 and the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and First Publication: July 20, 2017 Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary as Last Publication: July 20, 2017 described in Section 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. Publisher: The Elbert County News Estimated Amounts: Upper Dawson:12 acrePublic Notice feet, Lower Dawson: 7 acre-feet, Denver: 16 acre-feet, Arapahoe: 14 acre-feet, Laramie-Fox District Court, Elbert County, Colorado Hills: 11 acre-feet. Proposed Use: Domestic, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117 commercial, irrigation, livestock watering, fire (303) 621-2131 protection, and augmentation purposes, including storage, both on and off the Subject PropTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE erty. Description of plan for augmentation: OF COLORADO Groundwater to be augmented: 3 acre-feet per In the Interest of: (Child): year for 300 years of Upper Dawson aquifer BRODY DEAN BUTTERFIELD groundwater as requested herein. Water rights (DOB 01/04/2014) for augmentation: Return flows from the use of not nontributary and nontributary groundwater ELBERT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF and direct discharge of nontributary ground waHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Petitioner, ter. Statement of plan for augmentation: The UpAnd Concerning Respondents: per Dawson aquifer water will be used through BILLY BUTTERFIELD (DOB 07/03/1992) individual wells to serve up to 4 residential lots and BIANCA HEATH DOB (12/15/1989) at rates of flow not to exceed 15 gpm. Each well Elbert County Case Number:17JV04 will withdraw 0.75 acre-feet annually for inDiv. 1 Courtroom 1. house use (0.4 acre-feet), irrigation of 5000 square-feet of lawn, garden, and trees (0.3 acreSUMMONS IN DEPENDENCY OR NEGLECT feet), stockwatering of up to 4 large domestic animals (0.05 acre-feet). Applicants reserve the Party being served by publication after diligent right to amend these amounts and values search: BIANCA HEATH: A verified Petition in without amending the application or republishDependency or Neglect has been filed in the Eling the same. Sewage treatment for in house bert County District Court in which the child use will be provided by non-evaporative septic named above is alleged to be dependent or systems and return flow from in house and irrigneglected for the reasons stated within the copy ation use will be approximately 90% and 15% of of which is attached to the Summons in the that use, respectively. During pumping Appliccourt file of the above case number at the Elants will replace actual depletions to the afbert County Courthouse. You are summoned to fected stream system pursuant to Section 37appear on July 25, 2017 at 11:30 a.m-1:30 90-137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions occur to the p.m. in the above Division of the Elbert County Running Creek stream system. Return flows acDistrict Court located at 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, crue to the South Platte River via Running CO, 80117 for an ADJUDICATORY HEARING Creek and those return flows are sufficient to reat which time the District Court Judge will adplace actual depletions while the subject vise you of your rights, and you will have an opgroundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reportunity to present evidence, and cross examserve an equal amount of nontributary groundine witnesses if you so choose. You will have water underlying the Subject Property to meet the opportunity to admit or deny the allegations post pumping augmentation requirements. Furof the Petition in Dependency or Neglect. Failther, Applicants pray that this Court grant the ure to appear as summoned could result in the application and for such other relief as seems entry of a default judgment against you declarproper in the premises. (5 pages). ing the above named child to be dependent or neglected. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD LEGANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOAL RELATIONSHIPS IS A POSSIBLE REMFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVIEDY UNDER THIS PROCEEDING. SION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE Legal Notice No.: 23705 TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE First Publication: July 20, 2017 FOREVER BARRED. Last Publication: July 20, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an Public Notice amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a DISTRICT COURT, verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO facts as to why the application should not be JUNE 2017 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of OpTO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED position must be filed by the last day of AUIN WATER APPLICATIONS GUST 2017 (forms available on IN WATER DIV. 1 www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of that the following is a resume of all water right Opposition must also be served upon the Applicapplications and certain amendments filed in the ant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or Office of the Water Clerk during the month of certificate of such service of mailing shall be JUNE 2017 for each County affected. filed with the Water Clerk.

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of AUGUST 2017 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No.: 23703 First Publication: July 20, 2017 Last Publication: July 20, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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17CW3090, Dale and Julie Atkinson and DJC Legal Notice No.: 23704 Enterprises, Inc., 4702 County Road 106, First Publication: July 20, 2017 Elizabeth, CO 80107 (James J. Petrock, PetLast Publication: July 20, 2017 rock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, DenPublisher: The Elbert County News ver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUTARY SOURCES AND FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE NONTRIBUTAR Y LOWER DAWSON, DENVER, ARAPAHOE AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AND THE NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON AQUIFERS, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Property: 40 acres being the SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 20, T9S, R64W of the 6th P.M., Douglas County, as shown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject Property"). Source of Water Rights: The Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), C.R.S., and the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary as described in Section 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. Estimated Amounts: Dawson:12 acre- newspapers like this one to publish Every Upper day, the government feet, Lower Dawson: 7 acre-feet, Denver: 16 makes decisions that can affect your public notices since the birth of the acre-feet, Arapahoe: 14 acre-feet, Laramie-Fox Whether they are Use: decisions on nation. Local newspapers remain Hills: 11life. acre-feet. Proposed Domestic, commercial, irrigation, watering,orfire the most trusted source of public zoning, taxes, livestock new businesses protection, and augmentation includ- notice information. This newspaper myriad other issues,purposes, governments ing storage, both on and off the Subject Propplay a big role in your erty. Description of plan for life. augmentation: publishes the information you need have relied onper to stay involved in your community. Groundwater Governments to be augmented: 3 acre-feet year for 300 years of Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater as requested herein. Water rights Notices are meant be the noticed. for augmentation: Return flowstofrom use of not nontributary and nontributary groundwater Read your public notices and waget involved! and direct discharge of nontributary ground ter. Statement of plan for augmentation: The Upper Dawson aquifer water will be used through individual wells to serve up to 4 residential lots

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