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Hartsook ready to move on after narrow defeat STAFF REPORT

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Deputy district attorney Rory Devlin, who currently serves as the 18th Judicial District’s sole prosecutor for Elbert County, is preparing to swap out his suit and tie for camouflage attire, military food and helping the people of Afghanistan establish rules of law. Devlin is a captain in the Colorado Army National Guard, and has been called up for a second deployment, with a departure date of early October.

According to Devlin, who was raised in Aurora and now lives in Lone Tree, there are a lot of similarities between serving the people of Elbert County and the people of Afghanistan.

“I would say that both of my jobs are high pressure,” said Devlin.

“You’re working all the time to try and protect the public at the DA’s

“They want to see their kids grow up in a safe environment and improve their families. We’re trying to help them do that through the rule of law.”

Devlin, who has been a practicing attorney since 2012, enlisted in the National Guard in 2010, and participated in ROTC in law school while attending the University of Denver.

More than 20 days after the election, a winner emerged in the Republican primary for Elbert County District 2 commissioner.

After a recount, the final margin doubled — Pettitt from one vote to two.

Rick Pettitt: 2,995 votes Anthony Hartsook: 2,993 votes.

The county clerk and recorder’s office released the results of the mandatory recount on July 19. Figures released the morning after the June Hartsook 26 primary had Pettitt leading by eight votes. But after 175 more ballots were counted, the gap narrowed to a single vote a week later.

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Rory Devlin, a deputy district attorney with the 18th Judicial District, will be deployed to Afghanistan for a second tour of duty with the Colorado Army National Guard, where he serves as a captain. COURTESY OF 18TH DISTRICT COURT office, and that’s the same thing we’re trying to do in Afghanistan.”

Part of his job, he said, is to work directly with Afghans to try and build rule of law, so they can protect their own public by creating a legal system that is fair.

“There’s a lot of common ground.

They have a lot of the same problems as here, but they are obviously behind economically,” said Devlin.

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Elbert County’s population of 25,642 in 2017 was an increase of 11 percent from 2010.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Trustees approve rezoning for Walnut Square apartments Development would provide workforce and senior housing

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Elizabeth Board of Trustees approved a zoning change during a recent meeting for the property located at 120 Walnut St. to allow multi-family dwellings. The site, which has been empty for more than a decade, is being eyed by Greenstreet LLC as the first project in Elizabeth to address the challenges of workforce housing.

Joel Oliver, developer with Greenstreet, said he has been focusing on workforce housing for the past six years, and hopes to see completion of the Walnut Square apartments as early as spring of 2020.

“We started meeting with the Town of Elizabeth last November to address the issue of workforce housing options,” said Oliver. ”The town is trying to figure out what do do about this.

Police, fire, teachers, nobody could afford to live in town. People who work at Walmart are commuting an hour to work each day.”

The 1.58-acre development would include 44 rental units, a playground and an on-site community room for residents. The complex would also be required to set aside 20 percent of the

land as open space.

Oliver said the town trustees and residents have been receptive to the idea of the project, and proposed zoning changes were not disputed. ”I would actually say it’s the most receptive community that I’ve worked with,” said Oliver. ”I think people in Elizabeth realize that people who live in this kind of community, their kids’ teachers, firemen and retired parents, could use this kind of development.”

Rezoning the property is only the first step of many before apartments will actually be built and available for rent, according to Grace Erickson, community development director for the town.

“We did approve zoning on the Greenstreet project for a multi-family dwelling,” said Erickson. “After they receive grant money and are ready to go forward, they will submit a site plan to the town, including looks at the design and architecture they propose.”

Erickson said the town’s master plan, which was developed in 2008, identified multifamily housing to consist of about 0.4 percent of the town, and no multi-family dwellings have been added since. She said the town doesn’t differentiate between multi-famiy dwelling, apartments or affordable housing, and therefore doesn’t track information such as how many rental units are in the town, of whether or not a multi-family dwelling is affordable housing.

‘I would actually say it’s the most receptive community that I’ve worked with.’

Joel Oliver, developer with Greenstreet ”We’ve approved the zoning, and we don’t have any part in the financing or rental qualifications of a development,” said Erickson.

She said based on the history of the site and Greenstreet’s market studies, the development is a good fit. ”The town has been seeking redevelopment of the site for at least 10 years,” said Erickson. ”It’s a good site for multi-family. It’s located in close proximity to the town’s trail project, which will be constructed this year.

It’s within walking distance of schools and amenities, and it’s located on Elbert Street (the intersecting street at the site), which does have the capacity to handle the increased traffic projected from this type of project.

“The town is aware that we have an aging demographic in Elbert County, and this could provide housing options in this category.”

Greenstreet has applied for a grant through the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, or CHFA, which if awarded in September, will be the first ever awarded in Elbert County, according to Oliver. Once the grant is received, Oliver anticipates construction could begin as early as spring 2019.

When completed, Walnut Square apartments would be available for rent based on income guidelines, and Greenstreet would receive tax credits in exchange for keeping rents low.

According to the CHFA, each county has its own set of income limits, based on the median household income.

Eligible program units are designed for households making less than 60 percent of the median household income.

Oliver said he didn’t know the exact numbers for income restrictions, but estimates their apartments will rent for about $452 to $789 monthly for a one-bedroom, $535 to $1,082 for a two-bedroom, including a garage, and about $1,242 for a three-bedroom apartment. ”It’s a long process, and always a challenge when you are the first project in a community. It sets an example for future projects,” said Oliver. ”We really believe there’s enough need in the town and surrounding county.”

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A year after fiscal deal, state may owe refunds Colorado veers from crisis to crisis due to requirements set by voters

BY BRIAN EASON ASSOCIATED PRESS

In a stunning turn from this time a year ago, Colorado’s state coffers are suddenly so flush with cash that lawmakers may be required to send more than $200 million back to taxpayers over the next three years.

For Democrats, it’s vindication for a deal struck in 2017 to exempt a state hospital fee from the state’s revenue cap — a deal that was supposed to clear out so much room under the cap that the state budget would have room to grow for years to come without sending any of it back to taxpayers.

Without the new law, Colorado would have owed taxpayers significantly more. And lawmakers never would have been able to afford the sizable investments in schools, roads and the public pension that turned the 2018 legislative session into a success for leaders in both parties.

But for fiscal conservatives who opposed the maneuver, an unexpected revenue windfall generated

by federal tax changes and a rebounding oil and gas sector makes last year’s spending deal even worse than they had imagined at the time.

All told, the measure allowed lawmakers to spend an extra $560 million without exceeding the state revenue cap, according to new figures from Greg Sobetski, senior economist with the Colorado Legislative Council.

That’s money that otherwise would have been eliminated through cuts to state hospital funding or refunds to state taxpayers. Instead, it was spent on the state’s most pressing financial issues.

Rural hospitals avoided cuts, schools received a $150 million annual boost, the pension got $225 million a year and the state’s crumbling roads were given $500 million in one-time money.

“I think it’s really ironic — all the people that voted against (Senate Bill 267) certainly had no problem spending all that money on transportation,” said KC Becker, the House Democratic majority leader, who sponsored the measure.

The flip side is that next year, state budget writers could unexpectedly find themselves right back in the same situation they just escaped.

The latest forecasts from legislative economists project the state to exceed its revenue limit each of the next two years, leaving lawmakers

with more financial decisions on the horizon. A competing forecast from the Democratic governor’s office does not expect refunds next year and only $11 million worth in 2020.

This is the unusual dilemma Colorado lawmakers face. Conflicting constitutional requirements to restrain taxes yet increase spending have left the state seemingly always lurching from one fiscal crisis to the next —even in good economic times.

Under the state Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, Colorado’s revenue can only grow by a formula dictated by inflation and population growth. A separate constitutional amendment also requires Colorado to spend more each year on schools.

Historically, when rapid economic growth or other factors has pushed the state past that limit, lawmakers have sought to avoid refunds.

They instead chose to cut tax rates or fees or find other creative workarounds — such as exempting certain funds from the revenue-limit calculation like they did in 2017 or flat out ignoring school-finance obligations.

Last year’s spending compromise also stipulated that the first refunds would pay for a property tax cut for seniors — a growing tax break now worth $150 million that has been eliminated to balance the budget in the past.

With the state back at the cap so soon, some interest groups are now

worried that popular programs will be targeted in the next round of cuts.

“Pretty much everything has been protected now,” said Kevin Bommer, deputy director of the Colorado Municipal League. “There’s nowhere left to go than to start making cuts.”

Some of the biggest pots of discretionary spending left are the things lawmakers just tried to address — K-12 schools and the public pension.

Bommer is worried that severance taxes on oil and gas, which reimburse local governments for the effects of drilling and mining, will be tapped to pay for refunds instead.

His group backed a bill this year to ask voters to exempt severance taxes from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights growth limit, but it was rejected by lawmakers in both parties.

To Jon Caldara, president of the fiscally conservative Independence Institute, the yearly battle to avoid refunds is an elaborate subversion of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which requires voter approval to raise taxes or to keep more money than dictated by the formula.

“For me, the budget is a barrel full of whiskey,” Caldara said. “And every time all the whiskey pours in, all the revenue pours in and it looks like it’s finally going to get filled up and it looks like it’s going to spill over into my cup (as a taxpayer refund), the state opens the spigot at the bottom.

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Movin’ & Groovin’ Family Video Challenge & Orientation: 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. We’re looking for G-rated videos that move us to tears or laughter, inspire us with heart, or get us groovin’ to the beat. The library’s Recording Studio has all the tools needed for creating and editing videos. Attend an orientation to learn about the Recording Studio equipment and how to use the computers to edit videos. All ages. Registration required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Pastel Paintings Dazzle at Mile High National Pastel Exhibition: on display through Aug. 27 at Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. The Mile High National Pastel Exhibition featuring 80 luminous pastel paintings from artists across the country. Visit www.pastelsocietyofcolorado.org Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month through September.

The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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THINGS to DO Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. Upcoming classes: July 28, parent-child class, small totem poles, with Judy Pendleton; Aug. 11, alcohol ink painting, with Candace French; and Sept. 8, pastels, with Kristin Paulson. All teachers are professional artists and members of the Parker Artists Guild. Registration required; go to . Contact judypendleton4@gmail.com.

Food, Gut Health and ADHD: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 4 at Parker Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S Parker Road, Parker. Join Mary Tate to learn how to make this the best school year yet for your child. Visit www. naturalgrocers.com.

The Parker Players Present: Improv Duel: 8 to 9:30 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 11 at The Studio at Mainstreet, 19600 Mainstreet, Parker. Two teams of improvisers perform improv comedy games in the style of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Tickets are $10 in advance through Eventbrite or $15 cash at the door day of show. Most shows sell out. Visit www.parkerplayers. com.

Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/ Snacks: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.

Hilltop Schoolhouse Welcomes You to “Back to School” Open House: 10 a.m to 3 p.m, Sept. 16 at Hilltop Schoolhouse, 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker. The 1898 Hilltop Schoolhouse opens its doors each September to the surrounding communities to learn about Hilltop, the once thriving railroad stop halfway between Parker and Elizabeth, in fun ways. Free event/ Hilltop notecards, postcards and pencils given when making small donations to schoolhouse.

Anime Nights: Watch and discuss anime, snacks provided. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7-9 p.m. at the Kiowa Library; 2nd & 4th Mondays 7-9 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org.

Book Clubs: Sci-Fi/Fantasy book club 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 5:30-6:30 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Kiowa book club 4th Monday of the month 7-8 pm at the Kiowa Library; Elizabeth book club: 3rd Tuesday of the month 7-8 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Brown Bag book club 4th Thursday of the month 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Elbert book club last Thursday of the month at the Elbert Library, Diverse & Rowdy book club 2nd Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30 am at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org Garden Clubs: All things gardening.

Seedy Ladies 4th Monday of the month 1-3 pm at the Elbert Library; Gardeners/Homesteaders 3rd Saturday of the month 11 am-12 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org GED Preparation & Career Online High School: Get started with GED preparation and coaching throughout the process. COHS allows students 19+ to earn a certified high school diploma. Call 303-646-3416. pplibraries.org

Knitting & Crocheting Groups: Simla Witty Knitters Tuesdays 3:30-5 pm at the Simla Library; Close Knit Crochet Group Wednesdays 2-3 pm at the Kiowa Library; Hats for the Homeless Thursdays 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org

Lawyers at the Library: 6-8 pm 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Elizabeth Library. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney.

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 welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. pplibraries.org SEE CALENDAR, P5

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Complaint against housing development dismissed Agreement will result in changes to landscaping STAFF REPORT

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed last fall that alleged Elbert County commissioners acted improperly when they approved a large housing development in the north-

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Movie Night: Popcorn and movie of your choice. Every Friday night 5-7 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Playing Cards: Go fish, slap jack, black jack you name it. Mondays 1-2:30 pm at the Elbert Library; Thursdays 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org

west portion of the county.

The suit was dismissed July 11 after the developer of the Independence project and the two county residents who filed the complaint came to an agreement on landscaping changes, according to a news release issued by Elbert County government.

The residents who brought the complaint live on property adjacent to the development, which is located

north of Hilltop Road, near the border with Douglas County.

Plans call for the Independence development to encompass about 900 homes on roughly 1,000 acres.

County commissioners gave their approval of the development in September 2017, and the lawsuit was filed a few weeks after that.

The development has raised concerns about water, traffic and other issues among some county residents.

In the county’s news release announcing the dismissal of the lawsuit, it said the developer, Craft/ Bandera Acquisition Co., agreed to “provide a row of shrubbery adjacent to one existing home and placement of 15 pine trees on the development to provide some screening of the new homes from the plaintiffs’ view.

Additionally, Craft agreed to increase an open space buffer across from a plaintiff ’s home by 100 feet.”

STEAM Activities: Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math fun for kids. Mondays 1:30-3 pm, Wednesdays 4:14-5:45 pm and Fridays 4-5:15 pm at the Simla Library; Wednesdays 4-6 pm at the Kiowa Library.

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Want pure competitive gaming? Teen Tournament League every Tuesday 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org

in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library. Stocked by Friends of he Elizabeth Library. All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library.

Story Time: Help your little one build literacy skills by interacting with engaging stories, followed by a craft. Kids and adults alike make new friends.

Mondays at 2 pm at the Elbert Library; Wednesdays at 10 am at the Elizabeth Library; Wednesdays at 1:30 pm at the Simla Library; Fridays at 11 am at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Teen Game Night: Enjoy table top and video games. Mondays 5-6 pm at the Simla Library; Thursdays 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library; Fridays 3:30-5 pm at the Elizabeth Library.

We Create: Make art and more from old book every Thursday from 4-5 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale

Trading Card Club: Bring your cards (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering) and have fun. Every Monday 3:30-7 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated.

Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800825-0208 for reservations. Go to www. eccog.com for reservations, information and each month’s schedule.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Seeing the Spring Creek Fire’s wake Castle Rock family inspects La Veta property damaged in wildfire

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Liberatores started their 2 1/2 hour journey to La Veta at nearly 11:30 a.m. on July 15. The Castle Rock family of three packed into their Jeep and traveled south along Interstate 25, on their way to inspect their Paradise Acres property damaged in the Spring Creek Fire.

Slowly, the rolling green hills of southern Douglas County faded to golden, arid-looking fields as they made their way between Colorado Springs, Pueblo and ultimately into Spanish Peaks Country.

Jim and Kim Liberatore and their 9-year-old daughter, Francesca, look over the damage from the Spring Creek fire. On the left sits rubble left from the Liberatores’ burned garage. On the right sits their cabin, damaged, but standing after the Spring Creek fire passed through.

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to gather information about disaster relief assistance from a Red Cross booth.

From there, traveling west on U.S. Highway 160, the family saw its first signs of the Spring Creek Fire — swaths of green, summer trees lining hillsides interspersed with areas of blackened timbers.

The pattern continued, Kim noted as they reached their subdivision of Paradise Acres, with green and black patches covering the countryside like camouflage. On their property, things changed.

Their cabin stood, singed on the south side where their two-story garage had been. After the fire came through, the garage burned to a pile of rubble. Their cabin, although tidy and neat inside, smelled of musk and smoke.

The fire, which scorched more than 100,000 acres, had swept through Paradise Acres on the Fourth of July.

Walking through acreage surrounding the cabin felt like walking through a black and white photo — everything on a charred grayscale.

Within a roughly half-mile radius of the cabin, some homes went seem-

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The two-story garage on the Liberatore property contained ATVs and equipment.

All was lost in the Spring Creek fire.

Jim and Kim Liberatore and their 9-yearold daughter, Francesca, own a log cabin in Paradise Acres that escaped the Spring Creek fire’s wrath, although their property was still damaged. The family’s garage was destroyed and nearby forest scorched. ingly unscathed, and others looked to be total losses.

Jim and Kim walked freely throughout the hollowed forest. Kim was there roughly two weeks before the fire reached Paradise Acres, when the forest was so thick she could not pass anywhere except on trails, she said.

On July 15, the trio hiked in-between stumps and fallen logs, and atop soil that felt more like soot or sand underfoot.

“It’s completely discombobulating,” Jim said.

Francesca didn’t know what to think of it all, she said. The family’s next step would be hearing from their insurance what could be done for any smoke damage inside and when the garage could be replaced.

Kim was grateful their home survived but the loss of nature would take time to process, she said.

“That’s hard to see,” Kim said. “It’s surreal.”

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July 26, 2018

State aims to bolster failing foster system Legislative reforms seek to provide greater stability for young people

BY BRIAN EASON ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sweeping legislative reforms to Colorado’s troubled foster care program take effect in August with the goal of revamping a system where kids graduate from high school at lower rates than homeless children.

Crafted with the help of foster parents as well as former foster kids who aged out of the system, the package of legislation aims to provide more stability for children, the majority of whom change schools at least once per year — to the detriment of their education.

Lawmakers say it’s among the most comprehensive package of reforms that has been attempted in the nation.

And while foster care problems are pervasive across the U.S., Colorado’s system is particularly challenged.

In 2017, less than one in four foster kids in Colorado graduated from high school in four years, according

to the state Department of Education. That’s worse than the rate for homeless kids, who graduate at a 56 percent clip in Colorado.

Nationally, around half of foster kids graduate on time.

Reggie Bicha, executive director of the Colorado Department of Human Services, points to instability as a key driver of the broader challenges foster kids face.

Around 55 percent of Colorado’s 6,500 foster children changed schools at least once last year. A Denver Post investigation published this spring found that more than 1,500 foster kids “aged out” in the last five years — meaning they were emancipated without being adopted, reunified with a parent or set up with a legal guardian.

Without a support system as they transition to adulthood, the Post found, these kids often wind up unemployed, homeless or in jail.

“Too many kids are set up to age out of the system,” Bicha said. And “once you’re out, you’re always out,” he said, meaning those who find independence too challenging can’t go back for help.

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August 2-5, 2018 Buy your tickets today! Every day at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is full of family fun! Join your friends and neighbors for a classic fair carnival experience. Visit Discovery Ranch and become a farmer for the day! Join in the stick-horse rodeo or the pie-eating contest. Enjoy the new Vintage Marketplace, live music, classic fair food, as well as – a foodie’s favorite – food trucks. For a schedule of events, or to purchase tickets online, visit FairandRodeoFun.com or call 720-733-6941.

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Douglas County is actively seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its Cultural Council and the Library Board of Trustees. For more information on requirements please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Cultural Council or Library Board of Trustees. Applications for both vacancies will be accepted through July 31. Those interested may fill out an online application. For additional information, contact the Douglas County Commissioners’ Office at 303-660-7401.

All Colorado Motor Vehicle Offices closed August 1-5 Plan ahead now! A new statewide computer system will require closure of County Motor Vehicle Offices Aug. 1-5. However, self service Motor Vehicle Kiosks will be available for registration renewals during the office closure. For self service Kiosk locations please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Motor Vehicle Kiosks.

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Pettitt, a Kiowa resident, currently serves as the county treasurer and is the former mayor of Kiowa. Hartsook, who lives in unincorporated Elbert County, is the director of business development for Aspen Communications. Both men are military veterans.

“The voting process worked, and it is time to move forward,” Hartsook said. “There are additional ways to serve in a community.”

Pettitt said waiting for the recount was stressful but he’s ready to move forward as well.

“I am looking forward to working with the commissioners and staff in moving the county government forward to meet the growth and change that is happening,” Pettitt said.

“We need to continue to make the government more efficient to maximize the use of taxpayer funds.”

Pettitt will run unopposed in the November general election, as there were no Democratic candidates in the primary. He will replace Danny Willcox, who has opted not to seek reelection.

The recount was conducted on July 18 and every ballot was rescanned, according to a news release from the county clerk’s office.

He received an undergraduate degree in theology at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.

While there are similarities in his job descriptions, Devlin said there is always a risk of physical harm while deployed.

“There’s an inherent danger of the outside groups, individuals turning against the forces,” said Devlin.

“Basically, when you move outside of military bases you’re at risk of IEDs and ambushes. Your biggest asset is the relationship you form with the individuals you’re mentoring.”

The dangers are worth it, according to Devlin.

“My particular area is their military justice. If they want to have a courtmartial on one of their soldiers, I advise them through that process,” said Devlin. “We teach them to be good stewards of the property and the people they have. No matter what happens when we leave, the fact is we have changed the place fundamentally.”

George Brauchler, district attorney for the 18th District and Republican candidate for attorney general of Colorado, said he knew when he hired Devlin that he would be called up for deployment, and the DA’s office will support him in every way possible during the nine months he’s in Afghanistan.

“Rory was really my first hire,” said Brauchler. “We are very supportive of veterans and active military, and we are going to do everything we can to

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‘My particular area is their military justice. If they want to have a court-martial on one of their soldiers, I advise them through that process. We teach them to be good stewards of the property and the people they have.’

Rory Devlin, Deputy district attorney

accommodate service to our country.

We’ll take care of Rory the best we can, and will send him way more care packages than he’ll ever want to receive.”

Brauchler, who is a colonel in the Colorado Army National Guard, has been in the military since 1992, and said he deliberately seeks candidates for jobs who are in the reserve, guard or former active-duty military.

“When I got elected into this office there were no active guardsmen. When I took over I knew I was going to try and recruit a bunch of reserve and guard and former active-duty JAG people, becaue I know what they bring to the table,” said Brauchler. “About 10 percent, if not more, of our crew are active reservists.”

Devlin is the second attorney to be deployed in the department. Currently Capt. Monique Washington is serving in Iraq.

Brauchler said the department will

take care of things the best they can in Devlin’s absence, as well as make up the difference between active pay and what Devlin earns currently.

“We never put them in a position to make less while serving,” said Brauchler. “Rory’s a great attorney, and the risk he’s taking is real. He’s going over there to do a job that puts him in harm’s way. I want to honor and respect that.”

The DA’s office regularly sends care packages to Washington and will soon add Devlin to that list. Brauchler said soldiers working in his always like to receive letters from community members back home, and anyone wishing to write them should direct letters to the office at 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111.

“Rory’s been a tremendous asset to the office and the community. I want him back as soon and safely as possible,” said Brauchler.

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July 26, 2018

Nutrition assistance available to low-income seniors STAFF REPORT

Food Bank of the Rockies and its partner agencies want to make sure no senior goes hungry.

That’s why the food bank helps provide food boxes to low-income seniors in Elbert County. The food box includes non-perishable protein, milk, juice, cereal, canned or dried fruits and vegetables, and refrigerated cheese.

These boxes are available to seniors who meet eligibility requirements. For information, contact Harvest Bible Church in Elizabeth at 303-601-7608; or Kiowa Creek Community Church at 303-621-2376.

Food Bank of the Rockies distribute more than 49 million meals last year through its direct service programs and partner agencies. Go to www. foodbankrockies.org.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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

Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton.

Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising.

Requirements: Volunteers who help with lessons must be at least 14 years old and attend a three-hour training session.

Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc.org.

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Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week.

Contact: 303-297-0408 or voacolorado.org.

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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

PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families.

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Red Cross: Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855

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Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithbased hospice Need: support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039

Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more.

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

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Girl Scouts of Colorado Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708

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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Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises.

Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews.

After being sworn in, in the first three 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.”

Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays)

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One bill set to become law in August will provide a mechanism for 18- to 21 year-olds to re-enter care after they have been emancipated.

Another provides funding to implement a 2015 federal law aimed at providing kids with

transportation so they can stay in the same school, even if they move to a new district.

It requires school districts and child welfare departments to work out the logistics.

Lawmakers also passed a bill to allow foster parents to obtain medical and educational information for their foster child — records they can’t obtain today.

“Imagine providing foster care to a 10-year-old, but being

told you can’t get educational records, or can’t get medical records,” Bicha said.

The administration, meanwhile, has committed to an ambitious goal of its own — recruiting enough new foster parents to close a projected shortfall of 1,200 caretakers within the next five years.

Prospective foster parents and others who want to help can learn out more at co4kids.org.

VOLUNTEERS

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for shelter dogs and cats Need: Foster families Contact: animalrescueoftherockies.org.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to to help older, lowerincome taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

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Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773

‘Imagine providing foster care to a 10-year-old, but being told you can’t get educational records, or can’t get medical records.’

Reggie Bicha, executive director, Colorado Department of Human Services

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes exchange programs for students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 Requirements: provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors Need: drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies, more.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused, neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties

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Need: advocates for children get to know, speak up for and ensure children’s best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or adv4children.org.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, x32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers.

Contact: 303-751-5772 or go to ddfl.org.

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July 26, 2018

Music, comedy, theater coming to Parker Arts season starts just after Labor Day, runs through August

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From Sept. 8 through next August, Parker Arts will be offering entertainment events to please people with interests ranging from classical music to dance to comedy to children’s programming. Tickets are available for Family Circle members and others may buy starting in August.

Here is a sampler of events, picked from regional and national performers: Theater buffs may enjoy American classics such as “A Chorus Line” and “The Full Monty,” produced by Inspire Creative.

For shorter patrons and their parents, the Family Discovery Series offers a look at Central City Opera: “Eureka Street” and Big Bubble Circus plus the Parker Symphony’s “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 1.

The highly imaginative Wonderbound Dance Company will perform “Wicked Bayou with Clay Rose and the Widow’s Bane,” as well as a program with the Colorado Symphony.

Comedy cts will includes famous

funny guy Howie Mandel, who held forth on “Deal or No Deal” and “St. Elsewhere,” as well as Ryan Hamilton.

Celtic music fans will look forward to Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, while the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, led by Art Bouton of Lonetree, brings its skilled instrumentalists to “Friday Night Jazz: A Night in New Orleans” and “Ella and the Great Ladies of Song ...”

Holiday music will also include CJRO’s “Big Band Christmas,” as well as Parker Symphony and Parker Chorale concerts and “The Nutcracker of Parker.”

In spring, families will enjoy the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and, in another realm,: “Me Jane: Adventures of the Young Jane Goodall.” The symphony and chorale will perform and Magician Bill Blagg will make us wonder; “How did he do that???”

The popular “Comedy and Cocktails” returns March 30 and a family performance of “The Full Momty” will involve local actors in the summer with performances July 19 to Aug. 4, 2019.

(Then, it will be time to look forward to yet another season!)

Facilities include the 536-seat PACE Center theater, the Mainstreet Center with its 250-seat theater, and Discovery Park, where free concerts are playing as we speak.

For information: parkerarts.org.

Country music artist Tracy Byrd will appear at the PACE Center during the 2018-19 season.

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A friend of mine puts butter in his coffee. I put coffee in my coffee.

I have very particular coffee mugs, and I imagine you do too.

They are black, ceramic, with big handles. Nothing is written on them, like “World’s Greatest Dad,” or “I’m sorry for what I said before I had my coffee.”

They hold 8 ounces. I know there are larger mugs, but I never want the drink to cool off, and that’s what happens if I increase to 12 or 16.

I have a confession: There’s a microwave here in my office, just in case my coffee does cool off. I can’t have that.

If someone serves me a cool cup of coffee, it makes me boiling mad.

Forget about breakfast: Coffee is the most important meal of the day.

If you don’t like coffee or you can’t drink coffee, I understand.

But if I found out that my wife didn’t drink coffee, it would be grounds for a divorce.

phases: expansion, peak, contraction and trough. The last major trough we had is now known as the Great Recession. Since then we have been in expansion and some economists have made a case that we are close to reaching a peak with GDP expected to be in the 4 percent range for 2018.² Once we start the contraction phase you will hear more about a possible recession or trough.

These phases repeat themselves over time. It appears historically that the size of expansion often has a bearing on the size of recession. Many consumers feel that this has been a relatively slow expansion.

Depending on where we end up on inflation, interest rates and GDP, it is hard to predict. If things remain sluggish, hopefully this is an indication of a mild recession.

So why are we glued to the GDP number every quarter? Does this help predict the next recession?

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Remember a recession is identified by two consecutive quarters of negative growth or GDP. And the formula to calculate GDP is consumer and government spending plus private investment and net exports.

Since we run a trade deficit in the U.S., the net exports will be a negative number. Since we have fewer workers tied to manufacturing, it is becoming difficult to see that growth measure rise very rapidly.³ Some economists are becoming more dependent on other indicators, such as an inverted yield curve. This is a bit more technical but certainly another component that the Fed watches.

When short-term bonds are yielding more than longer-term bonds, the natural curve that measures increases in yields becomes distorted.

ho is your best friend?”

Suzanne, one of our community readers, posed this question to her 10-year-old grandson. As he thought about it, he listed about ten kids he would consider to be his best friend, and then he WINNING said, “Wait a minute, I am number one. I am my own WORDS best friend.”

Suzanne summed it up best when she shared this with me as she stated that it took her years to figure this out and that her grandson was light-years ahead of her.

Thank you Suzanne, I appreciate you.

Michael Norton Although friends are an important part of our lives, especially the right kinds of friends and people we surround ourselves with, we must first be true to ourselves and have a healthy self-image of who we are.

We need to believe in ourselves and know what it is that we bring to a friendship or relationship before we go out trying to determine who our best friend is or what others may bring to the friendship or relationship.

There has been so much written about this topic, and there are so many quotes that are relevant to having a healthy selfimage, and I would like to share a little about what I have seen and learned over the years about owning our own healthy self-image.

Dr. Joyce Brothers said, “An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality.

It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.”

David Mattson says it this way in his book “The Sandler Success Principles,” “You can only perform in your roles in a manner consistent with how you see yourself conceptually.”

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Business cycle may slowly fade to an end

he next 12 to 18 months may mark what is left of the current business cycle.

This should not come as a surprise to anyone, as this is one of the longestrunning growth FINANCIAL cycles in history.¹ STRATEGIES The current recovery has been underway since June 2009.

Granted we got off to a very slow start, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) averaging only 2 percent for most of the Patricia Kummer recovery so far.² Perhaps the sluggishness pushed the typical economic cycle out a little further on the calendar.

A typical business cycle is the natural rise and fall of economic growth that occurs over time.

Each business cycle has four

Owning a healthy self-image helps make solid connections

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Fall citizens academy applications due Aug. 10 STAFF REPORT

Residents of the 18th Judicial District can get an in-depth look at what happens with a case from the time of arrest to post-conviction by participating in the 2018 fall citizens academy.

The free, seven-week class takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 12 to Oct. 24 at the district attorney’s Arapahoe County office, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial.

Each class will explore the role of various members of the office in different parts of the criminal justice system. Attendees will explore the functions of specialized units in the district attorney’s office, including the Special Victims Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, Cold Case Unit, Crime Scene Investigations, County Court and Juvenile Justice. Students also will learn the intricacies of a jury trial.

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

Remember “Percolator Twist,” a one-hit wonder by Billy Joe and the Checkmates in 1962? It was a spin-off of a Maxwell House television commercial jingle.

My coffee maker is top of the line. It has a lot of perks.

After a couple cups of coffee, I hop.

Next year, someone will say the opposite: “Drinking two to three cups of coffee shortens your life by 12 percent.”

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

And when it comes to a healthy self-image and friendship I think Zig Ziglar says it best, “If you go out looking for friends, you’re going to find they are very scarce.

If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.” If we go back to Suzanne’s grandson and his reply that he is his own best friend, he is so well positioned to go out and be a friend to others.

One of the greatest lessons I have learned from the folks mentioned above as well as Dr. Denis Waitley and Earl Nightingale and many others is that we all have riches inside of us. Sometimes we go looking for riches elsewhere or try and find an identity through someone else or something else, when all we really need to do is realize that we all have gifts, talents, resources, virtues, and abilities already within us.

All we must do is tap into those gifts and talents, bring them to the surface and believe in ourselves, our

Spots are limited, and preference is given to first-time attendees and those who live in the 18th Judicial District.

Participants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered. Members of the media and family members of employees are welcome to apply.

The application form can be found at www.da18.org/community-outreach/citizens-academy/ The deadline for applications is Aug. 10.

Applications can be submitted: • via mail to: Office of the District Attorney, c/o Mayra Navarro, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111 • via email to: mnavarro@da18.state. co.us • via fax to 720-874-8790 Once the academy is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Attendees will be notified of their acceptance no later than Aug. 22.

My longevity will be right back where it started from.

But for now, I feel good about my favorite beverage.

“Coffee drinking can be part of a healthy diet,” the report says.

Around here, it’s the Soup of the Day. Remember that other old song?

“So let’s have another cup of coffee, and let’s have another cup of coffee.”

I guess you could say I’m well grounded.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

virtues and our abilities.

Over the years I have met with many people and customers and have had people challenge me about this concept, claiming that they don’t have gifts and talents or abilities.

And I can happily say that after spending just a little bit of time with them, some longer than others, most come around and see that they really are special, they have more to offer than they believed, and understand how important it is to see themselves in a positive and healthy light.

So how about you? Do you have a strong and healthy self-image? Not the egotistical and self-centered kind, but a healthy self-image that when brought to the surface can brighten the darkest days and shine a little extra light on the world.

I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can see ourselves in a better way and own our healthy self-image, it really will be a better than good day.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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Goldilocks (not too hot or too cold) economy a bit longer.

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This can also be a predictor of a possible recession. To put this in investor terms, who would buy a 10-year bond only to earn less than a one- or three-year bond?

The Fed is watching this due to their “double elimination” program currently where they are both increasing interest rates, and releasing bond assets off of their balance sheet.

This has never been done before and we don’t know the effects of this on a growing economy.³ So stay tuned and enjoy what is left of the growth phase and watch for late cycle symptoms.

We are already seeing the 10year Treasury yield slide a bit and we certainly have an antsy stock market.

Now if we could just keep that GDP number growing without too much inflation we may enjoy a

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‘They are yours for life’ Four-legged friends benefit people in multitude of ways

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hannon Whitecotton’s six dogs have taught her patience, tolerance, how to love unconditionally. They keep life interesting.

“We have learned that food can and will be eaten if left on a counter or table, that six dogs can and will fit on a king-size bed with two adults, that they will surround a sick child of any age for comfort,” said Whitecotton, a Highlands Ranch resident. “And they

Amanda Arnce bonded with her sister’s cat, named Kitten, while she was on bed rest following a back surgery. Now, Kitten belongs to her. “She just turned 15 and she is my soul cat,” Arnce said.

COURTESY PHOTO are yours for life.”

Rachel Beieler’s life had become a series of repetitive to-do lists, she said, until she met Stella, a mutt with wiry black hair. She bought the timid puppy for $100 at a pet shop. It had been there nine months and would soon have been sent to a pound if no

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one took it home.

“Her eyes were watering and narrow from the sunlight – she had only been accustomed to the fluorescent bulbs in the pet store for the majority of her life,” said Beieler, of Aurora.

“Every month that Stella and I were together she got a little more confidence, a little less awkward and scared.”

When people commend Beieler for saving her dog’s life, she tells them her dog saved hers.

Whitecotton’s and Beieler’s stories are reflective of the impact an animal can have on a person or family.

About 44 percent of all households in the United States have a dog and 35 percent have a cat, according to the American Pet Products Association. And about 78 million dogs and 85.8 million cats are pets across the country.

Pets benefit the physical and mental health of people in a number of ways, several mental health organizations and medical providers say.

They can be catalysts for social interaction and exercise partners. They

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“I care for my cats like they are my children,” Highlands Ranch resident Meghan Maxwell said. “They are great companions and fill my life with laughter and cuddles. They know when I’m upset or had a bad day and they follow me around and give me extra love.”

For children, caring for a pet can teach valuable life traits, including responsibility, kindness and patience, says the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Pets can contribute to a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence, and help develop trusting relationships with other people.

“A child who learns to care for an animal, and treat it kindly and patiently, may get invaluable training in learning to treat people the same way,” the academy says.

Specially trained dogs protect and assist people with disabilities or serious illnesses. They guide individuals with sensory issues, such as blindness or hearing loss. They respond to seizures in people with epilepsy.

They help paralyzed people with tasks and mobility.

Specially trained dogs are also used in clinical settings.

In 1984, Children’s Hospital Colorado implemented its Prescription Pet program, a dog-assisted therapy and visitation program. Owners volunteer to take their trained dogs — which are required to pass a screening and get approval from a veterinarian — to patients’ rooms at several of the hospital’s campuses. The visits range from a few minutes to 15 minutes or longer, the hospital’s website says.

Therapy dogs used in counseling and some types of physical therapy help regulate and calm patients, said

HOW PETS HELP • Pets can be social magnets.

• Pets give owners a sense of belonging and meaning.

• Pets teach responsibility and commitment.

• Pets help lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety.

• Dog owners get more physical activity.

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Therapy, service dogs provide additional support Research shows dogs benefit the mental and physical health of their owners, but many serve additional purposes. The specially trained animals are referred to as therapy and service dogs.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service dog is one that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.

A person with diabetes may have a dog that is trained to alert him or her to dangerous changes in blood-sugar levels. A person with hearing loss may have a dog that alerts him or her to surrounding sounds. Some service dogs guide the blind.

Dr. Robin Gabriels, program director of Neuropsychiatric Special Care at Children’s Hospital. She primarily works with kids with autism and a psychiatric diagnosis.

“Dogs can bridge rapport building with therapist,” Gabriels said. “Dog behaviors can increase a child’s playfulness and positive mood, providing a stimulus for positive interaction and brightening mood.”

A study published by the American Psychological Association in 2011 found that pet owners were just as close to important people in their lives as to their animals.

The researchers found that pets benefited the lives of their humans by serving as “an important source of emotional support.”

When Amanda Arnce had back surgery, leaving her bedridden for weeks, she bonded with her sister’s kitten, named Kitten. Now, 15 years later, KitMeghan Maxwell bought Frisco, right, from a breeder and got Bailey from a rescue shelter. “I care for my cats like they are my children,” she said.

Though service dogs are not required to wear a vest, ID tag or specific harness, some wear brightly colored vests. Under the ADA, businesses with a “no animal” policy must allow service animals.

Therapy dogs are used in some schools, hospitals, assisted living homes, airports and areas affected by natural disasters. Accompanied by their owners as volunteers, these dogs are intended to provide comfort and love.

Most settings require proof of a training certification prior to letting a therapy dog visit. The dogs must have a gentle and sweet personality, as should their owners, training

organizations say.

At Children’s Hospital Colorado, therapy dogs in the Pet Prescription program make rounds to patient rooms to distract and entertain children who are fighting life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer, as well as their families. The dogs may also assist kids in therapy sessions.

“It’s helpful for regulating and calming kids, and helping them feel more social,” said Dr. Robin Gabriels, program director of Neuropsychiatric Special Care at Children’s Hospital. “Animals do not judge and can create an atmosphere of positive acceptance.”

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astle Rock painter Cindy Welch has been recording bits of her town’s history with skillfully painted watercolors for a number of years. Limited print editions are availSONYA’S able on her website, SAMPLER cindywelchdesign. com, as is her latest, which celebrates the Castle Rock Fire Department’s brand new truck, shown ready to roll through firehouse doors. In front of it sits the CRFD’s treasured antique truck. As of our most recent note Sonya Ellingboe from Welch, the original painting is also for sale, although that may no longer be true. Contact her if interested in a bright cheery piece for a bare wall.

First Friday Aug. 3 is First Friday in Littleton and the Depot Art Gallery hosts a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for the 35th annual All Colorado Show, juried

by Joan Kresek.

Englewood Drama Gershwin’s “Crazy for You” is the choice for the annual Englewood Drama Production at the Fisher Auditorium, Englewood Campus, 3900 S. Logan St. Performances are at 7

Round,” “Sister Act.” Plus there’s a concert schedule — see TownHallArtsCenter.org.

Castle Rock artist Cindy Welch introduced a new painting honoring the local fire department. CINDY WELCH p.m. on July 27/28 and 2 p.m. on July 29. Advance tickets: $12 and $14 at the door. Call 303-762-2680 for availability.

(In past years, during afternoons, they were available in the lobby. No answer when we tried.)

Town Hall Arts Center Summer drama students present Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 and 5 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in Littleton. The famous drama of passion, betrayal, danger and insanity of that Danish prince ... rated PG. Education director Seth Maisel instills a lasting love of theater in his students. Tickets: $5; 303-794-2787, ext. 5. Town Hall’s fall season: “Green Day’s American Idiot,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Casa Valentina,” “Dames at Sea,” “The World Goes

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Maya Bemis DeBus, longtime Littleton Independent publisher Edwin Bemis’ granddaughter, returns to Littleton on Aug. 2 to speak about “Makeup and History: Intriguing, Whimsical and Little-Known Connections.” She will appear at 7 p.m. at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Datura St., Littleton.

(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Free, but tickets are needed; they are at the museum, limited to four per person. Also at the muscum, opening July 27: “Over the Top: Selling the First World War to a Nation Divided.” (Many Americans were against joining the conflict in Europe. A huge propaganda campaign was mounted by the government.)

Open during museum hours. Admission free.

Water blossom celebration The Annual Colorado Water Garden Society celebration is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Many south area gardeners are involved and new members are welcome. Monet Pool and other displays — plus expert advice. Included with admission.

Farce in Golden Ken Ludwig’s funny play, “Lend Me A Tenor,” plays through Aug.

19 at the Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Susan Connors Nepi of Highlands Ranch is cast as Julia. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $15 to $38, 303-9353044, minersalley.com.

Lannie Garrett Highlands Ranch Mansion’s great hall is the site for “Jazz at the Mansion: A Tribute to Great Women of Song” with singer Lannie Garrett and her Errand Boys of Rhythm at 6:30 to 8 p.m. on August 29. Doors open at 5:30 so you can tour the Mansion first.

A cash bar and light refreshments will be available. Ages 21 and older.

Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door, if not sold out. (They usually do sell out in advance.) Purchase at any Highlands Ranch recreation center or call 303-791-2500.

First Friday Aug. 3 is the night for Littleton’s First Friday Art Walk, including the reception for the Depot Art Gallery’s 35th Annual All Colorado Show from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Juror Joan Kresek, chair of the art department at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and a nationally known realist painter, will announce awards. The exhibit runs July 31 through Sept. 8 at the gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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One might hike or fish all day in the beautiful Rockies and still enjoy a colorful show in the evening at one of several theaters in nearby mountain towns.

Last week, we drove up to a family house in Tabernash, in the Grand Valley, then continued north to Grand Lake for an evening at the handsome 250-seat Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, for a performance of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”

(This time, we failed to see the town’s resident moose strolling along the main drag, but maybe next time ...)

• Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre has operated in Grand Lake for many years and attracts strong professional actors from New York, Chicago and elsewhere who enjoy a cool mountain summer. They are also performing in repertory: “Annie,” “The Full Monty” and “Pump Boys and Dinettes” through August, with the last-named running through September.

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” with book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and music and lyrics

by Steven Lutvak, won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical. It really is a clever piece about a man named Monty Navarro (Russell Mernagh) who learns he is ninth in line for an earldom behind a string of stuffy D’Ysquiths. How to remedy that situation?? A funny and skilled Josh Kellman plays all nine aristocrats in a fast-paced tour de force performance. (Kellman is in his seventh year of summer shows at RMRC and director Michael Querio is also the theater’s executive artistic director,

with a number of summers under his belt.) Look at the season’s dates online and order tickets in advance at RockyMountainRep.com, 970-627-3421.

• Also well-established as a place to find professional productions through the summer is the Creede Repertory Company. Set in an old silver mining town, it is on one of Colorado’s spectacular scenic highways (another set of places to pursue), en route to Lake City.

Creede’s season incorporates two theater spaces and includes Neil Simon’s classic, “Barefoot in the Park,” as well as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Dolly Parton’s `9 to 5,’” a kids’ show called “Abandoned Way Out West,” and a twist called “Miss Holmes,” by Christopher M. Walsh.

Also scheduled is Tony Meneses’ “Guadalupe in the Guestroom.”

• For opera fans, Central City Opera performs in the famous old stone opera house and is an easy day trip from the Denver area. 303-292-6500.

• Farther west, through lovely mountains, is Thingamajig Theatre Company at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, which offers “Legally Blonde,” “West Side Story” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” 970-731-7469.

• Award-winning Theatre Aspen’s season runs until Aug. 5, but is worth remembering for next summer. 970-3004474.

• Newer and worthy of note: Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre in Trinidad is a decade old now, offering professional theater year-round on Trinidad’s historic Main Street. scrtheatre@gmail.com, 719-846-4765.

• And finally, remember the Colorado Shakespeare Festival on the CU-Boulder campus. “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” “Richard III,” “Edward III,” “Cyrano De Bergerac,” and “You Can’t Take it With You” run in repertory through Aug. 11. Pack or buy a picnic and go!

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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: guidebook 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 industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups.

Go to http://www.affordablecollegesonline. org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/ Camping Singles: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Membership ranges from 40s to 60-plus. Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver.

Contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club: 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. Friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate games. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.

Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Simla Library. All skill levels and ages welcome. Call 719-541-2573.

Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association: 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Mainstreet. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: 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. Go to http://www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

Elizabeth American Legion, Post 82: a veteran’s association supporting veterans, their families and the community, meets the first Monday of every month (except when the first Monday is a holiday, in which case the meeting is the second Monday) at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 and the regular business meeting starts at 6:30. Friday Afternoon Club meets from 5-7 p.m. every Friday and Veterans Coffee Club meets every Wednesday from 8-11 a.m. for social time with other veterans. All Veterans are invited to all meetings, we’d like to see you. Website: aml82.org.

Elizabeth Food Bank: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church); available to help anyone

who needs food. Other times by appointment.

Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. Also, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages. Go to pplibraries.org.

Kiowa Creek Food Pantry: open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa.

Distribution 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 at 303-621-2376.

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: 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. 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, landlordtenant law and civil protection orders.

Walk-ins welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org.

Mystery Book Club: 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: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to eccog.com. Outback Express runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on the first and third Monday of each month; from Simla and Matheson to Limon on the fourth Thursday of each month; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on the first and third Tuesday of each month; from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on the second Tuesday of each month. Good Samaritan Nursing Home Residents may ride the bus on the second Thursday of each month.

Overeaters Anonymous: 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.

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Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club: regular meetings on various weekday evenings and weekends at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/ParkerFranktown-Elizabeth-Paper-CraftingClub/ Parker Republicans meet at 7 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Rory’s Diner, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Meetings have featured speakers and elected officials’ updates. Registration/social hour begins at 6:30 a.m. Attendance is free, coffee is $5 and a full breakfast can be purchased for $15 (all cash only). Contact Mark Hall at 720-984-4128 or e-mail via website at parkerbreakfastclub.com.

Ranchland Republican Women: 7 p.m. third Monday of each month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St. Membership is open to Republicans only. Dues are $25 for a full voting member (women only) and $10 for a non-voting member (can be women or men). For a membership application and other information, go to www.

RanchlandRepublianWomen.org.

Seniors Meet: 11 a.m. Mondays at the Eliza-

beth 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.

Simla Open Mic Night: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Simla Library. Share poetry, music, dance, comedy or painting (inter alios), or just come and watch.3333 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). Also, 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.

Southeast Beekeeping Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the North Pinery Firehouse, Parker. All levels of beekeeping welcome, from no-bees to wanna-bees to tons of bees. Our meeting time is spent solving

beekeeping challenges, networking and refreshments. There is no fee for this meeting and a lending library is available.

Call Sue Huseby, 970-376-5236 or email sebcbeemail@gmail.com. Go to southeastbeekeepingclub.com.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members.

The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have Teen Tuesday: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the fun with people who have shared life Elbert Library. Play card and video games. experiences. Members live in the Denver Call 303-648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org. metro area and surrounding communities.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ethel L. Carter, aka Ethel Louise Carter and Ethel Carter, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30015

Public notice is given on July 10, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Derik Lee Williams be changed to Derik Lee Waite Case No.: 18 C 41 Joleen Jerkins By: Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 24090 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAMES ALAN KERR, aka James A. Kerr, aka James Kerr, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR30013

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by Inheritance (List all names of interested persons and owners by inheritance):

Legal Notice No.: 24095 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Maxine Rose Musgrave (DOD 1/14/2017), Real Wayne Musgrave, Rose Lee Cason aka Rose Musgrave Brewer, Ruth Anne Musgrave, Raye Lyn Musgrave aka Raye Lyn Fischl (DOD 11/18/2012), Melanie Rose Fischl, Travis Fischl and the Estate of Maxine Rose Musgrave.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Paul Thomas Gregg, Deceased Case Number: 18 PR 13 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 30, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

A Petition has been filed alleging that the above Decedent died leaving the following property: An interest in S1/2 Section 11, Township 6S, Range 64 W of the 6th P.M., County of Elbert, State of Colorado and An interest in N1/2 Section 23, Township 6S, Range 64 W of the 6th P.M., County of Elbert, State of Colorado. The Petition asks that the Court determine heirs and/or devisees as well as decedent’s interests in the property.

Debra Ann Gregg Personal Representative 8385 Midsummer Lane Elizabeth, Colorado 80107

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:

Legal Notice No: 24092 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News

Date: September 21, 2018 Time: 8:00 A.M. Division: 1 Address: 751 Ute Street, Kiowa, CO 80117 The hearing will take approximately 15 minutes.

Public Notice District Court, Elbert County, Colorado Court Address: 751 Ute Street / PO Box 232 Kiowa, Colorado 80117 In the Matter of the Estate of: ALBERT W. MUSGRAVE, Deceased Attorney: Myka Marie Landry 133 County Road 17, Ste. E2E / PO Box 2276 Elizabeth, Colorado 80107

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.

Date: July 17, 2018 Real Wayne Musgrave

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and/or devisees as well as decedent’s interests in the property.

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: September 21, 2018 Time: 8:00 A.M. Division: 1 Address: 751 Ute Street, Kiowa, CO 80117 The hearing will take approximately 15 minutes.

PUBLIC NOTICE CHILD FIND

East Central BOCES and/or its member To advertise yourdistricts publicwould notices 303-566-4100 Note: like tocall locate all 0 through 21 year • You must answer the Petition within 35 days olds, who may have a disability. after the last publication of this Notice.

• Within the time required for answering the The Colorado Department of Education mainPetition, all objections to the Petition must be in tains a comprehensive child identification syswriting and filed with the Court. tem consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures • The hearing shall be limited to the Petition, the that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community reobjections timely filed and the parties answering sources, assumes the leadership role in estabthe Petition in a timely manner. lishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying Date: July 17, 2018 and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, Real Wayne Musgrave who may have a disability and may be eligible /s/ Signature of Person Giving Notice for services and supports under Part C or special education services under Part B of Legal Notice No.: 24091 IDEA. First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns should be Publisher: The Elbert County News directed to the following: PUBLIC NOTICE • Cheyenne County (Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson Schools) NOTICE TO CREDITORS • Lincoln County (Genoa-Hugo School) Estate of Gordon Richard Enright; • Yuma County (Idalia & Liberty Schools) aka Gordon R. Enright; aka Gordon Enright • Kit Carson County (Bethune, Stratton, Deceased Arriba-Flagler & Hi-Plains Schools) Case Number: 18PR30029 • Arapahoe County (Byers, Deer Trail, Strasburg & Bennett Schools) All persons having claims against the above• Washington County (Arickaree named estate are required to present them to & Woodlin Schools) the Personal Representative or to the District • Adams County (Bennett, Strasburg, Byers Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before and Deer Trail Schools) December 3, 2018, or the claims may be forever • Lincoln County (Limon & Karval Schools) barred.

• Elbert County (Agate & Kiowa Schools) • Kit Carson County (Burlington Schools) Karen Christine Enright; aka, Karen C. Enright; aka Karen Enright Please contact: Stacey Schillig, Child Find Personal Representative Coordinator - (719) 775-2342, ext. 133 9988 Indian Trail Peyton, CO 80831 All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be directed to the local school district adminisLegal Notice No: 24084 trator, special education teacher, First Publication: July 12, 2018 East Central BOCES (719) 775-2342, ext. 101.

Last Publication: July 26, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News Services for infants and toddlers are voluntary.

Notice To Creditors

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE CHILD FIND East Central BOCES and/or its member districts would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a disability.

The Colorado Department of Education maintains a comprehensive child identification system consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community resources, assumes the leadership role in establishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years,

City and County

The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, Arriba-Flagler, Hi-Plains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Liberty, and Idalia.

References: IDEA, Part C, Section 303.320-323 IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 ECEA CCR 301-8 2220-R-4.01-4.04(4) East Central BOCES Comprehensive Plan Section III Process of Identifying Legal Notice No.: 24093 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 2, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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