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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Douglas County Fair & Rodeo reaches 100th birthday P3

Economic Development Zone becomes hot topic Some fear possible effects of commercial development BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Alyssa Carver, an archivist with Douglas County Libraries, examines historic fair programs and articles in the library’s archive on the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. JESSICA GIBBS

Golf tourney, veteran support therapy ranch Former soldier rounds up support for Eagle’s Nest facility at sheriff’s event BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap held his seventh annual golf tournament July 13 at Spring

Valley Golf Course in Elizabeth, he selected the Eagle’s Nest Ranch to receive the proceeds — a decision that prompted Desert Storm veteran Sgt. Tony Drees to come to help raise money for the ranch that also serves veterans. Suzy McKenzie runs the ranch in Elizabeth, which has the purpose of bringing hope, trust and growth to adults and children who have experienced or are experiencing invisible wounds.

“We have helped Eagle’s Nest Ranch and all they do since 2014,” Heap said. “I decided since this is my final golf tournament since I am term-limited, it would benefit the ranch.” Drees said he is executive director of Veterans’ Passport to Hope, which focuses on helping raise money that is then donated to the top veterans’ service organization in a community.

Citizens of Elbert County expressed their concerns with approving an overlay map for the proposed Economic Development Zone, which members of the planning commission considered adding to the official zoning map during the July 24 meeting. The planning commission members voted unanimously to approve the amendment, which still must be voted on by the county commissioners. The EDZ was approved as an amendent to the text of the Elbert County Zoning Regulation on March 28, with the purpose being “to promote economic activity and mixed uses along select Elbert County roadway corridors,” according to the summary of request dated July 12. Any properties within a half-mile of the centerline of EDZ corridors could develop commercial property or build mixed-use developments. While the EDZ was created to promote eonomic activity and allow freedom of property rights, many residents expressed opposition to the approval and what it could mean for their county.

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Elbert County was established in 1874 and named for Samuel H. Elbert, then Colorado’s territorial governor. Source: Colorado Encyclopedia

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Maddiepalooza rings in fifth year BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Castle Rock lovers of beer and Colorado-grown bands can see those passions combined in this year’s Maddiepalooza, a music festival on Aug. 11 that raises money for local nonprofits and charities. The event is free but 2018 proceeds from beers sales will go toward local veterans’ organizations — Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation, Veteran Expeditions and Fallen Heroes Honored. Donations will also be accepted. Once the stage is erected at Fourth and Wilcox, attendees will see a lineup that has Bart Dahl, the event’s music coordinator, bursting with excitement. “I truly believe some of these bands could pop and be the next big thing,” he said. “If we get a few minutes with them this year, that’s awesome.” Dahl has spent most of his career in artist management and recently as a talent buyer for Denver area clubs. For Maddiepalooza, he’s booked headliners Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, which recently finished an international tour with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.

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Bart Dahl, Michaela Bacon and Floyd Bacon are gearing up to host Maddiepalooza, a Castle Rock Music festival that will benefit veterans this year.

Maddiepalooza begins at 3 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown Castle Rock with children’s activities and live music. The event is free but proceeds from beer sales will benefit local veterans’ organizations. Donations are also accepted online at maddiepalooza.com. Also performing are Wildermiss, One Flew West, RL Cole & The Hell You Say, Trapdoor Social, Delta Sonics, The Outliers, Anthony Russo Band and SR3. Castle Rock High School and Douglas County High School marching band members will join Trapdoor Social for one song. Three of the festival’s bands have already played Red Rocks this year, Dahl said. “To me, that says a lot.” This is the festival’s fifth year. It began in 2014 near the anniversary of the date Maddie’s Biergarten opened in downtown Castle Rock in 2013. The festival gained nonprofit status in 2016 and has been Maddie’s way of giving back to the community that supported its startup, said Michaela Bacon, one of Maddiepalooza’s founders and co-owner of Maddie’s Biergarten. “It’s amazing,” Bacon said. “To see where it’s grown today and what we’re doing, and how we’re giving back to the community, is just beyond our expectations.” Past years’ attendance fluctuated between 7,000 and 10,000, she said, and

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this year she’s expecting the biggest turnout to date. Bacon and Dahl attributed that projection to heightened marketing ahead of the 2018 festival, but also to the town’s population growth. In addition to Dahl’s lineup, Bacon said, they’re bringing in more familyfriendly activities. Attractions, such as bouncy houses and rock walls near Third and Perry Streets, will run from

3 to 6 p.m. Bacon’s husband, Floyd, takes on a more behind-the-scenes role during the festival but he shares his wife’s passion for music. The festival, he said, is a way to showcase craft beers and first-class entertainment they all hope keeps pace with other large-scale Colorado festivals. “I’m just excited about it,” Floyd said. “I’m excited about it every year.”

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Fair organizers boost entertainment for 100th celebration Douglas County event has run consecutively since 1918

FAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo will provide a shuttle service to the fairgrounds’ main entrance, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, throughout the event. The free shuttles will run every 15 minutes from the County Wilcox Building at 301 Wilcox St. and the Tri County Health building at 410 S. Wilcox St. More locations may be added — visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com for the most current information. Signs will mark pick-up locations.

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

This is a big year for the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo — 2018 is the event’s 100th celebration. The annual event kicks off on Aug. 2 and runs through Aug. 5 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. The key word is celebration. Organizers are careful not to call it the “100th anniversary” of the fair and rodeo. County officials — a county spokeswoman, two fair board members and a county archivist — explained the fair began years before 1918, but thanks to multiple factors, such as wars, lack of organization and funding, the fair was not a consecutive, annual event until that year. One of the earliest known events was in fact a “butter fair” in Castle Rock, advertised in 1874. Alyssa Carver, an archivist with Douglas County Libraries, said local government was still cementing itself in those early years. Douglas County was founded in 1861 and drew the boundaries its maintains today in 1874. Before then, the county was a long, eastern-stretching stripe reaching to the modern-day borders of Kansas, Carver said. “The school district didn’t even

Before 1918, there was more than one “first annual” Douglas County Fair, as shown here in early fair programs. The event was not held consecutively until 1918. JESSICA GIBBS organize until 1958, the way it is now,” she said. Carver sifted through a box of historic fair programs, also called premiums, at the Castle Rock library on July 18. The collection is spotty before 1918, she said, but fairly comprehensive from that point on. So, with 100 consecutive celebrations of the fair and rodeo, organizers are trying to make its centennial event the best yet.

Debbie Mills and Pam Spradlin, both fair board members, said they’ve worked hard to incorporate new forms of entertainment this year. The 2018 vendor fair is now dubbed the “Vintage Marketplace” and will bring in more craft and specialty items than in years past. Mills said people can expect boutiques, artisans and a sterling silver and turquoise jewelry designer from New Mexico she is particularly excited to see com-

ing to town. They’ve also revamped the carnival and are nearly doubling the number of rides available for people, from eight to 14. When people get hungry, Mills and Spradlin are proud to say they’ve thought of that, too. The fair will still offer traditional carnival foods, but organizers are also bringing in food trucks, a modern approach to providing healthier options. The women said this was a direct result of community feedback calling for lighter meals. “They still want to eat the big turkey legs, but they want a salad with that, too,” Mills said. The most exciting change in 2018 will be to the music concerts, Mills and Spradlin said. “Our big thing is our new outdoor concerts on the new performance platform,” Spradlin said. SEE FAIR, P4

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HIGHLIGHTS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR & RODEO EVENTS

The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo officially begins on Aug. 2 and runs through Aug. 5 this year, but the event is packed with activities starting as early as July 27. Here are some of the main events each day of the fair and rodeo. Friday, July 27 The Western Heritage Welcome, which features a steer drive through downtown Castle Rock, starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. The steer drive begins at Rock Park, travels along Perry Street and ends near the Castle Rock Police Department. Additional activities are planned in Festival Park. Saturday, July 28 • Douglas County Fair & Rodeo opening festivities continue with a parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Castle Rock. • A hometown rodeo will begin with the crowning of Fair & Rodeo Royalty at 5 p.m. in the fairgrounds’ outdoor arena. Thursday, Aug. 2 • The carnival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. • The Xtreme BULLS Bull Riding event begins at 7 p.m. in the indoor arena. This is a ticketed event. Friday, Aug. 3 • The Vintage Marketplace runs from noon to 8 p.m. • The carnival runs from 2 to 11:30 p.m. • The Queen’s Barrel Race begins at 4 p.m. in the outdoor arena. • The Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo Patriot Night, a ticketed event, begins at 7 p.m. in the outdoor arena.

• A Two Way Crossing concert begins at 9 p.m. in the outdoor arena. This is also a ticketed event. Saturday, Aug. 4 • The carnival runs from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. • The Vintage Marketplace runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • The Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo, a ticketed event in the outdoor arena, begins at 6 p.m. and will honor ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees. • A Cody Johnson concert in the outdoor arena begins at 9:30 p.m. A fireworks show will also begin at 9:30 p.m. atop The Rock, weather permitting. Sunday, Aug. 5 • A church service will be held in the outdoor arena at 7:30 a.m. • A free pancake breakfast will take place on the Midway at 8 a.m., followed by the Dutch Oven Cook-Off at 9 a.m. • The Vintage Marketplace runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • The carnival runs from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • The Medved P.R.C.A. Rodeo Cowboys for Cops, a ticketed event, begins at 1 p.m. in the outdoor arena. • A Face Vocal Band concert begins at 3 p.m. in the outdoor arena. For a comprehensive schedule, including all the livestock shows and fair exhibits, visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com. Visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/ tickets for more information on all ticketed events and fair entry.

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Past concerts were held in the event center, which they estimated could accommodate 2,500 people. This year, they’re holding concerts in the outdoor arena, where they expect to hold up to 6,000 concertgoers in the arena floor and grandstand. Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said his favorite part of the fair and rodeo is “the enjoyment I see on people’s faces and their demeanor while they’re there.”

To him, however, the fair and rodeo in an im- a portant opportunity to showcase and uphold e b the county’s roots in agriculture. o With livestock shows running each day, barns open to the public and hundreds of fair f exhibits on display, it’s an opportunity for C families from the city and country alike to learn about the industry behind food, clothes B S and so many more facets of life, he said. Partridge also gave credit to the fair board f and foundation, and all volunteers who “put e hours into this to make it a great event for the a D public.” A “That is truly,” Partridge said, “when the agricultural ranching and farming heritage b p comes to life.”

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Top street entertainers return for Buskerfest Denver Union Station is site for third annual festival STAFF REPORT

Some of the most recognizable street performers will be in downtown Denver from Aug. 10-12 for the third annual International Buskerfest at Denver Union Station. The colorful event begins at 5 p.m. Aug. 10 with a grand entrance of all performers at the Union Station plaza, 1701 Wynkoop St. Buskers are street entertainers who are tipped for their public performances. Top buskers earn their livelihood by performing to audiences the world over. Among the entertainers are Sharon from Canada; Her Majesty’s Secret Circus from Vermont; New Creations Brass Band from New Orleans; Bekah Smith from Boulder; and Staza Stone from Denver. In addition, break dancer Snap Boogie from Boston returns, along with former Boulderite Derek Derek, who is now based out of Los Angeles. Queenz of Hip Hop, curated by Meow Wolf, will provide roaming pop-up ciphers.

Visitors to International Union Station Buskerfest can tip performers using cash or wooden nickels that can be purchased on site for $1 each. Multiple shows will be presented each day, starting at 5 p.m. Aug. 10; 10 a.m. Aug. 11; and 11 a.m. Aug. 12. Face painters will be on hand, giant puppets will roam the plaza and kids will have an opportunity to create crafts with the nonprofit organization Arts Street. Workshops will be offered by hula-hoop artist Staza Stone and by Boulder’s Up Down Circus, a group that works to spread the joy of circus by teaching circus arts to all ages. The Union Station Farmers Market will also be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11. Proceeds benefit Arts Street, a nonprofit organization that works with Colorado kids, offering real-world experiences to help students, primarily inner-city youths and young people who struggle in traditional schools, move toward careers in the creative industries. For a full schedule, the complete lineup of performers, and information on 2018 Buskerfest sponsors, visit www.unionstationbuskerfest. com.

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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.

Household Chemical Roundup August 11 in Highlands Ranch Drop off hazardous household chemicals from 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Aug. 11 at Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle in Highlands Ranch. Participants must provide proof of county residency and $25 to help offset costs of hazardous waste disposal. For more information, including a map and a list of acceptable items, visit http://tchd. org/250/Home-Chemical-Waste

Slash-mulch site open The County’s main slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock is open Saturdays-only from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. through October 27. For directions and a list of acceptable items visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Slash Mulch. Free wood chips are available to homeowners for use as mulch.

What’s happening with your County Government? Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for various public meetings, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Meetings and Agendas.

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THINGS TO DO Used Book Sale at the Elizabeth Library: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St., Elizabeth. The Friends of the Elizabeth Library will be having a used book sale of children’s and adult books - both fiction and non-fiction, hard back and paper back. For more information, call 303-646-3792. 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 for information. 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

4-8. Upcoming classes: 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; Contact judypendleton4@gmail.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 battle to determine who is funniest while performing 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 (if tickets are still available). Most shows sell out in advance. Visit www.parkerplayers.com. How Science Helped Win WWII: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents a teaser of its popular program. World War II started with horse cavalry charges and biplanes but ended with jets, ballistic missiles, and the atomic bomb. OLLI presents a taste of its program “The Wizard War: Mobilizing the Scientists to Win World War II.” Adults ages 50-plus. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 ormuseum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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.

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

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: Third 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: 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 for more details. 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

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 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 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. pplibraries.org SEE CALENDAR, P7

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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

Stocked by Friends of he Elizabeth Library. All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library. Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800825-0208 for reservations. Go to www. eccog.com for reservations, information and each month’s schedule.

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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. Want pure competitive gaming? Teen Tournament League every Tuesday 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org 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 We Create: Make art and more from old book every Thursday from 4-5 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Snacks: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library.

Congratulations to our coloring contest winners! See these and all of our excellent entries at the 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

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Sibling rivalry alive and well at speedway Brother, sister from Parker among racers at famed track in Morrison BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@OURCOLORADONEWS.COM

The powerful growl and pop-pop of the engines filled the air July 20 as Parker resident Sarah Vang waited her turn at the starting line during time trials at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals drag races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. “Drag racing is a family tradition,” the Chaparral High School graduate said. “My parents both raced here at Bandimere and now my brother Gary and I are racing. We don’t race in the same division but there is still a lot of sibling rivalry. We always compare things like reaction times and how we well we made our runs.” When she was younger, Sarah competed in junior dragsters. As she got older she moved into the sportsman class and now is competing in the super comp classification. Her brother races in the top dragster classification. In addition to drag racing, Vang is a volleyball player. She played volleyball for Chaparral and now plays volleyball for Colorado Springs-Pueblo. But she still finds time to compete in drag racing. SEE RIVALRY, P11

Parker resident Sarah Vang, right, talks to her brother Gary as she waits her turn on the starting line during the July 20 time trials for the Mile High Nationals Drag Races at Bandimere. Sarah, a Chaparral High School graduate, races in the Super Comp division and her brother races in Top Dragster classification. TOM MUNDS

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Fishing lets troubles fly away Learning skills opens door to magic of moving water BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fly fishing is different. Most of the time it requires using a fly rod and an artificial fly on typically moving water. Casting the weightless fly using a specialized line is different and entails different techniques and skills from spin casting. Spin fishing is simpler, while fly fishing takes more learning and practice. Spin fishing is more prevalent in lakes and ponds while fly fishing is more widespread on rivers and streams. And then it is vital to know how to tie knots and choose the correct flies to use for certain locations and conditions. Fly fishing can be intimidating for beginners. “It’s a specialty sport but anybody can do it,” said Rick Typher, who owns Denver Angler in Centennial. “The best way to start is to take classes. You can have friends try and teach you but they are there to fish. The best way is to take a class, and we do everything from casting, knots, what flies and reading rivers.” Brian Byerly is a Golden High School graduate who is a former fly fishing guide for Orvis. “I would totally agree that fly fishing

WHERE TO FLY FISH NEARBY The following suggestions are from www. denver.org, the website for Visit Denver, a nonprofit trade association that markets metro Denver as a convention and leisure destination: • South Platte River • Clear Creek • Blue River • Colorado River is a specialty sport,” he said. “It takes patience and time to learn. It’s not like regular spin fishing, where you put on bait and throw it out there and wait for fish to come eat it. Fly fishing you have to match different hatches, different times and there are different ways of reading water and presenting flies. “Some flies are on top of the water and some are below the surface. There is a skill involved that is different from every other kind of fishing.” Byerly revealed he catered to mostly beginners on his tours. “Most of the people, probably 75 percent were beginners,” he added. “You take the time and teach them right and they catch on. It does take time. Different people learn at different paces. But people absolutely catch on.” Vince Coleman and his son Jake work for Alpine Tackle Supply in Centennial and have been fly fishing and working in the industry for years. “I find fly fishing to be the most therapeutic thing ever,” said Vince.

Fly fishing uses different techniques than spin casting. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE “You fish rivers more than lakes and there is something about standing in the moving water, the noise, the sound of the water flowing through your legs and you pretty much just get taken away by the river. “If you troll for four hours it can be boring. You are waiting for something to happen. In fly fishing a lot of time it is visual. You are always moving. It’s kind of a little hunting involved with it. You can see that fish and you are trying to fool that fish. You are watching your fly come down the river

and watch the fish come up slowly and take it.” Jake Coleman admits he plays second fiddle to his dad when it comes to catching fish. “Some days we’ll go fishing and I’ll watch Dad catch fish and I won’t catch anything but it’s not a bad day. I spent all day hanging out in the water. “Fly fishing is more technical. I’m huge on sight fishing. I’m going to find a pond with trout and I can see all the fish. I’m not going to fish a big lake where you cast and hope for the best.”

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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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 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses. Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado. Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: animalrescueoftherockies.org. Arapahoe Philharmonic: Littleton-based orchestra Need: board members to join a team in the oversight and policy-making of a local cultural institution. Requirements: Must have an appreciation for classical music, a commitment to music education, and some understanding of the Denver area cultural scene, as well as professional experience in one or more of the following areas: leadership, strategic planning, arts education, management, law, information technology, fundraising, finance, project management, marketing, human resources or nonprofit administration. Must attend monthly board meetings, assist with projects, attend concerts and events. Contact: Erin Acheson, 303-781-1892 or erin@arapahoe-phil.org; www.arapahoephil.org/about-us/join-ap-board/.

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. 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 countries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding

RidgeGate August and September 2018

The RidgeGate calendar of fun starts here.

Yoga in the Park It’s time again for sunset salutations. Join RidgeGate, South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the Lone Tree Recreation Center for free Yoga in the Park classes in Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own yoga mat. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. No need to register—just drop in!

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Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, located just east of the RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 interchange. The historic restoration of the ranch, led by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us an important glimpse into the settlers’ lives in the late 1800s. Today, Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org.

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Sunday, August 26, 7-8:30pm — Campfire & Storytelling, Buffalo Bill Experience Saturday, September 8, 7-9pm — Campfire & Storytelling, Cinnamon Sue Dailey & Willie McDonald Saturday, September 15, 11am-3pm — Hometown Heroes, Chili Cook-Off and Festival Saturday, October 6, 10am-2pm — City of Lone Tree Fall Festival Saturday, December 1, 1-6pm — Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas and Christkindl Market

All events are held within the RidgeGate community, just south of Lincoln Avenue, on both sides of I-25.

and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area. Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, f b fundraising and community events. Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite m g locations around Denver. Age Requirement: 18 or older for year-round o volunteers; 13-17 for summer programs. w Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutl reach@denveraudubon.org or 303-9739530. t i AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange pro- D grams for high school students from around T O the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the t p Denver area. Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals a s and transportation for 5-10 months. All t family types are considered. Must fill out s online application and pass background c check. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org. q c Colorado Agricultural Leadership Founda- u p tion: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs d fi and community projects. Need: Teachers or teachers at heart to lead t or assist during outdoor field trips at CALF’s b Lowell Ranch. Weekdays. Opportunities a available April through October. Requirements: Must be available during the s s week between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Backo ground check. We provide the training. Contact: Kim Roth, 303-688-1026 or kim@ t thecalf.org; www.thecalf.org Additional Need: Regular care and feeding of CALF’s livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to learn if your children are truly passionate about owning and caring for an animal. Once per week. Morning or evening shifts available. Contact: Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org, www.thecalf.org Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors. Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 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 and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their 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

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“Drag racing is a thrill and a lot of fun,” she said. “It is always great to be around all the friends you have made in the sport and going fast never gets old. I like everything about drag -racing. The launch is exciting but, of course, the most exciting thing is when the win light comes on in your lane.” Vang said she and her brother travel to compete in drag racing at tracks in the National Hot Rod Association Division 4, which includes tracks in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Cars in the Super Comp classification are powered by engines that produce 600 to 800 horsepower. From a standing start the cars can reach speeds of 165 to 175 mph at the end of the quarter-mile run. The rules also say a car in this classification can’t complete a run faster than 8.90 seconds. Each car makes timing runs and the quickest time under the 8.90-second cap is called the dial-in. The dial-in is used to make competition as fair as possible, as the car with the slowest dial-in gets to leave the starting line first. However, if a driver goes faster than the dial-in time, it is called a break-out and the other driver wins. “Like I said, we grew up drag racing and it is a family tradition,” Vang said. “It is not an inexpensive sport, so we try to do most of the work on our cars ourselves. When we come to the races we each haul a trailer that

contains the car, tools and parts. We set up in the pits, pull the cars out of the trailers and begin to get ready to go racing. At the races, the pit area is filled with teams set up the same way.” The Mile High Nationals draw teams from around the United States. The professional drag racers in top fuel, top fuel funny car and pro stock all have full teams and top-of-the-line equipment, and at national events like the Mile High Nationals the professional teams occupy the central area of the pits. Drag racing is a bit different because a ticket gives fans access to the pit areas so they can visit the set-up of their favorite drivers and watch the teams work on the cars. One fan said it is like being able to visit the locker room of a professional sports team. The remainder of the extensive pit area is filled with the trailers that haul the race cars and the vehicles that pull them. The trailers of the teams in the sportsman classes are lined up next to each other in rows, and the rows of trailers that make up the pit area extend for about half a mile Vang said the pit area is set up the same way during regular weekend races at Bandimere, except there are a lot fewer entries in the races. “For all the races we set up for the weekend of racing,” he said. “When the day’s racing is over we spend time socializing with all the friends we have made in the sport. It is sort of like one big happy family. That is just another reason why I expect our family will continue competing and enjoying all that is the sport of drag racing.”

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VOICES Look, in a word, the deal is, arguably, pointless

ook, I want everyone to QUIET come out of nowhere, and land stop saying “look” like I on your mind. just did, before making DESPERATION It’s this: “Broncos.” a statement. It refers to the local National I hear it all the time now. It’s Football League team. The players behave like 5-year-olds used this way, I’m guessing, to at a clown party if they simply let your listeners know what do what they are paid to do: you are about to say is momenRun five yards with the ball tous. without falling down. If what you’re about to say is But they are adored and momentous, there is no need revered, and papers and proto preface it with an alert. grams are full of them. If one Trust your momentousness. Craig Marshall of them buys a toothbrush, it’s Words are my best friends, Smith a breaking story. and I hate to see them gathYou’ll get used to it. You ered at the river and beaten with rocks until they have no coloring. won’t have a choice. I don’t give a Rick Upchurch about Case No. 1: “Fake news.” the Broncos, but they were here before Case No. 2: “Witch hunt.” I was, and that’s the way I have to look Case No. 3: “Let me ask you this.” at it. And of course, no one owns a “hot I lived near Buckley Air Force Base water heater.” in Aurora, and heard touch-and-go’s Newcomers to Colorado: you will all the time that rattled and rolled the begin to hear a word day and night, house. Someone reminded me, “They everywhere you go, like it or not. It were here before you were.” I never is unavoidable: Don’t even try. It will

got used to it, but I accepted it. There are words I avoid that have nothing to do with their overuse. I simply don’t care for them. “Arguably” is one of them. It has no meaning. It’s the same as saying nothing. “Arguably” means you haven’t made a commitment to what you are saying. It lets you off the hook. I prefer to be on the hook. It comes from being a schoolteacher. I learned that hedging got me nowhere. It was always best (I thought) to be forthright and honest. If I asked them to draw an apple, and one looked more like a quail, I might say, “You call that an apple?” I would never leave it at that, however. I would mention that very few apples have feathers or a beak. At one time, Look was a magazine, along with Life and The Saturday Evening Post. I preferred The Saturday Evening Post because of the covers. Many of

them were painted by the great Norman Rockwell. Rockwell was exceptionally talented. He was discredited by most Modern Art critics because his paintings were often overly sentimentalized. I overlooked it, and just studied his techniques, which were flawless. Illustration at one time was a top dog. I also admired Sir John Tenniel’s illustrations for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Lewis Carroll vividly described Alice and the other characters; Tenniel vividly depicted them. Now we have computer graphics, and true illustrations are rarely needed. Ask you children if they have ever heard of Rockwell. “Sam?” “No, not Sam.”

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

Setting goals sets us on the path to power

ere is the challenge, you at the beginning of this WINNING find someone who column, I challenged myself to WORDS has achieved greatsee if I could find anyone who ness, excellence, or has met with success and who did not have a goal or plan, in has completed the pursuit advance of the realization of of something worthy and their dreams and goals. meaningful. And when you Whether I spoke with a very find them ask them if it was successful CEO, a top perby pure luck, or if they had forming sales professional, a set a specific goal. Or maybe husband and wife, a teacher, ask them if they had planned a doctor, a student or a local and prepared on their way toeveryone I spoke wards realizing their dreams. Michael Norton entrepreneur, with who had experienced I spend a lot of time reading success had planned for that business books, biographies, success, prepared for that success, and and personal development books, set goals for themselves along the way. articles and blogs. I probably spend It was in 100 percent of the conversaeven more time listening to podcasts tions. and watching motivational videos to Many people I spoke with about keep my mind focused on the pursuit goal setting said that they had goals, of elevating my own game. Meeting but when I dug in deeper, they could and speaking with other successful not clearly define them. Others I met people from all walks of life is also argued that goal setting just wasn’t part of my cookbook when it comes for them, they would rather wing it as to my own personal and professional winging it has gotten them this far in development. life. The topic lately has been goal setThink about the people you know ting. Not just goal setting, but goal setwho may have lost weight recently. ting and the achievement of our goals Maybe it was only 10 pounds or so, and dreams. And just like I challenged JERRY HEALEY President

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and maybe it was significantly higher. They will share with you that they needed or wanted to lose that specific amount of weight. The husband and wife who set a goal for early retirement set a specific savings goal and had a supporting plan to get them where they wanted to be. The owner and CEO of a start-up company didn’t just go out and quit their job, they had a very clear vision and plan for what they wanted to do, set goals around it, and then executed against those goals. There are so many great books and programs around the setting and achievement of goals. There are quotes and other short-form motivational materials to help us become and stay focused on our goals, all we have to do is Google “goal setting” or “goal setting quotes,” and we will find the sources that really connect us to the concept. Here are a few of my favorite quotes on the subject: “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” - Jim Rohn “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you

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become by achieving your goals.” - Zig Ziglar “Review your goals twice every day in order to be focused on achieving them.” - Les Brown “I don’t focus on what I am up against, I focus on my goals and ignore the rest.” - Venus Williams And although there are many great books on goal setting, if I was going to recommend one book on how to achieve my goals, it would be Michael Hyatt’s book, “Your Best Year Ever.” So how about you? Do you have clearly defined goals and are well on your way to achieving your dreams? Do you take more of a “wing it” approach? Do you need help with a goals program? As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we can realize the true power found in goal setting as we pursue our dreams, it really will be a better than good week. 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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Not quite Cooperstown, but in the ballpark History Colorado Center shows baseball artifacts, memorabilia in Denver

IF YOU GO How to catch the “Play Ball!” exhibit: Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Admission: Free for members; adult-$14; senior (65 and over)-$12; student (16-22 with student ID)-$10; youth (5-15)$8; children under 5-free Contact: 303-HISTORY (303447-8679) Website: www.historycolorado. org While you’re there: The History Colorado Center is also featuring the exhibits “LEGOrado,” “Living West,” “We Love Rocky Mountain National Park,” “Self-Preservation by Anthony Garcia Sr.” and “Postcard Colorado.”

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The one-of-a-kind bat swung by Ty Cobb, the former holder of the all-time hits record before Pete Rose. A room of historic team jerseys. Baseball’s role in the American story. You’ll find all of these displayed or explored at the “Play Ball!” exhibit at History Colorado Center. But the first thing you notice as you walk in, and which immediately gives you a sense of the sport’s humanity, is Babe Ruth’s palmprint — which may not be much larger than your own. “What this exhibition does really well is it has the pieces to get beyond just the player on the field and their heroics,” said Jason Hanson, chief creative officer of History Colorado Center. The display of the Bambino’s palmprint is just the first part of the story the exhibit sets out to tell: That baseball is ingrained in American culture, and it doesn’t take a superhuman to do superhuman things. The exhibit, said Hanson, is meant to educate people on the athlete’s place in history rather than just the stats on the back of their baseball card. Coloradans have less than two remaining months to view one of the largest collection of baseball artifacts and memorabilia outside of Cooperstown, New York, at the History Colorado Center in downtown Denver. The artifacts, memorabilia and photographs are only a fraction of Marshall Fogel’s expansive collection. The “Play Ball!” exhibit has been open to the public since Major League Baseball’s Opening Day in March and will close on the last day of the season Sept. 30. The exhibit features artifacts from throughout the history of the game, including the nailed-together bat used by Cobb, San Francisco Giant outfielder Willy Mays’ glove and a hall of the game’s most iconic jerseys to take visitors through the evolution of the game.

A collection of baseball bats are lined up in the form of Lou Gehrig’s swing, the Hall of Fame first baseman from the New York Yankees. The bats are organized chronologically featuring some of the biggest sluggers in the game, from Ty Cobb to Ken Griffey Jr. NICK PUCKETT “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for baseball fans,” said Jason Hanson, chief creative officer of the History Colorado Center and longtime baseball fan. “You can make the pilgrimage to Cooperstown (to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum). But if you can’t do that this year, you will feel pretty satisfied if you can make it to downtown Denver. “You can start from something people already love and help them understand how it fits into bigger currents of American history, bigger currents of Colorado’s history — and that is a really effective way to help people appreciate our shared history together,” Hanson added. The exhibit explores the game throughout time and draws parallels with significant events in American history, such as World War II and the Civil Rights movement. Learn how Babe Ruth paved the way for celebrities we know today like Kim Kardashian. SEE BALLPARK, P14

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CALM AFTER THE STORM

Walk through some of the highest and lowest points of the game and some of baseball’s most infamous names like the 1919 Black Sox and the notorious heroes of the steroid era. The exhibit recently displayed the Holy Grail of baseball cards, the rare, mint 1952 Mickey Mantle card. The card is one of three in the world and, of those three, is considered to be the most pristine. Another version of the card is valued at almost $60,000 at Pennsylvania-based Steel City Collectibles. The display was only open for three days to keep the card preserved. “At a time when America was in turmoil, baseball games crossed all socio-economic, ethnic and political barriers and always brought people together. It still does,” said Marshall Fogel, the lifelong Denver man and owner of the collection and Mantle card. “When I think about this Mickey Mantle baseball card, I hold this same

nostalgic feeling.” The exhibit takes visitors on a journey of the game’s history and doesn’t finish without acknowledging the unsung stars of the Negro League or taking a look back at the history of the game in the Centennial State. Of course, there’s also a nod to the 2007 Colorado Rockies, who reached the World Series but were swept by the Boston Red Sox. “We hope that this exhibit helps people remember how much fun it is to ... hang out with friends and family and watch a baseball game,” Hanson said. There is, Fogel concurred, nothing better. “Baseball is the only sport of a singular hero – everything else is a team,” he said. “When you are a baseball player, you are up at the plate with nine enemies facing you, and when the ball comes at you in one-quarter of a second, it’s only you who can hit that ball. Just you. And, I think about the field ... it’s a place you can go and look at a beautiful, perfect scene, and let everything go.”

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“I’m concerned that this opens the door for big developers,” said Bob Ware. “This is not a good thing, and many people have said so, but in my opinion the (planning) commissioners never listen to the public.” Nora Nickell told the commmission members that it was better to allow Elizabeth to grow from within, and that encouraging growth from without would not benefit the town and would cause disorganized growth. The EDZ would exclude platted residential subdivisions, residential planned unit developments and properties within municipal boundaries of Kiowa, Elizabeth or Simla. Developments must meet certain criteria, including whether it is compatible with the Elbert County master plan, impact on provision of public services, and impact on the environment.

Grace Erickson, community development for the Town of Elizabeth, told commissioners she was opposed to the approval, and said Elizabeth had not yet received a response from the county regarding their many concerns. Development of the EDZ has has brought mixed opinions from residents of Elbert County since December 2017, when the idea was first presented at a public open house, which drew about 30 community members. Homeowners within the EDZ wouldn’t have to rezone their land, but would have the option to in the future. “The planning commissioners need a better plan,” said Ware. “This is helter-skelter development. Right by use means there could be any business anywhere in the EDZ zoned area.” According to Justin Klassen, director of administration of Elbert County, because the EDZ is in the hearing process, county commissioners couldn’t speak on the topic.

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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 invited; 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. All ages. 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; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, you may be able to qualify. Call the food pantry at 303-621-2376. Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels. 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, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins welcome. First-come, first-served basis. LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Build LEGO stuff. 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 talks about mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author. 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.

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. 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/Parker-FranktownElizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/

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 orgo to 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 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.

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Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

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 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 Phone Number: 303-802-4672 E-mail: mykalandry@mykalandrylaw.com FAX Number: 303-646-2020 Atty. Reg. #: 20430 Case Number: 2018PR030032

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

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.

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.

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.

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 /s/ Signature of Person Giving Notice Legal Notice No.: 24091 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News 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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All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before December 20, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Suzanne V. Kerr aka Suzanne Kerr Personal Representive c/o Myka Marie Landry Attorney At Law PO Box 2276

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Suzanne V. Kerr aka Suzanne Kerr Personal Representive c/o Myka Marie Landry Attorney At Law PO Box 2276 Elizabeth, CO 80107 Legal Notice No.: 24094 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice

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

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Elbert, County, Colorado on or before November 26, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Lloyd Lane Carter, Personal Representative 24800 County Road 117 Simla, CO 80835 Legal Notice No.: 24095 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News 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. Debra Ann Gregg Personal Representative 8385 Midsummer Lane Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No: 24092 First Publication: July 26, 2018 Last Publication: August 9, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Adoption Options 1355 S. Colorado Blvd., Bldg. C., Suite 501 Denver, CO 80222 Timothy J. Eirich, Esq. Attorney for Adoption Options Grob & Eirich, LLC 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 679-8266 NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT OF THE PARENT-CHILD LEGAL RELATIONSHIP TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN BIRTH FATHERS

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 19-5-103.7, AS FOLLOWS: 1. You have been identified by Kelsy Weidenbacher as the possible birth father of her child who was born on July 25, 2018 in Colorado.

2. Ms. Kelsy Weidenbacher plans to relinquish her parental rights to the child on an expedited basis in the Jefferson County District Court, State of Colorado, where the adoption agency has an office, pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-5-103.5 in order to make the child available for adoption.

Placing a child for adoption requires termination of the birth mother and alleged birth father(s) parent-child legal relationships. Termination of parental rights means that pursuant to a court order, all rights powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations existing between a parent and a child are permanently severed, except for inheritance rights, which will be severed at the time of the final decree of adoption. Upon termination of parental rights, a parent shall: (a) no longer have the right to custody of, or parenting time with the child; (b) no longer have the right to any information concerning the whereabouts, activitie s, health, or well-being of the child; and (c) have no say in any further decisions concerning said child. 3. A birth parent of a child has the right to contest the termination of parental rights. 4. Failure to declare intent to contest the termination of parental rights may likely result in a termination of parental rights to the child. In order to contest the termination of the parent-child legal relationship, YOU MUST:

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Public Notice Adoption Options 1355 S. Colorado Blvd., Bldg. C., Suite 501 of Denver, CO 80222

“The Eagle’s Nest Ranch is one the top organizations in this commuTimothy J. Eirich, Esq. nity that served all clients including Attorney for Adoption Options many veterans,” he said. “So I came Grob & Eirich, LLC 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390 out today to help raise money for the Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 679-8266 ranch.” He was out on the course talking to NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT OF THE PARENT-CHILD the 144 golfers about his organization LEGAL RELATIONSHIP and Eagle’s Nest Ranch encouraging them to support the ranch. When TO: theANY AND ALL UNKNOWN BIRTH FATHERS event was over, McKenzie said she felt YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, PURSUANT Drees helped encourage donations TOat C.R.S. § 19-5-103.7, AS FOLLOWS: the event that raised about $6,000.1. You have been identified by Kelsy Weidenbacher as the possible birth father of her child Drees, whose organization is based who was born on July 25, 2018 in Colorado. in Denver, said his group has no direct 2. on Ms. Kelsy Weidenbacher plans to relinquish outreach to veterans but is focusedher parental rights to the child on an expedited raising money organizations like basis in the Jefferson County District Court, Publicfor Notice State of Colorado, where the adoption agency Eagle’s Nest Ranch that serve veterans. Storm veteran Drees talks with a well-wisher during the Elbert has an office,Desert pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-5-103.5Anthony in Adoption Options order to makeCounty the child available 1355 Colorado Bldg. C., Suite HeS.said, as Blvd., a business guy501 , he felt Sherifffor’sadoption. Golf Tournament July 13 at Spring Hill Golf Course in Elizabeth. The Denver, CO 80222 nonprofit organizations didn’t operate tournament benefi tted the Eagles Nest Therapy Ranch in Elizabeth and Drees came to Placing a child for adoption requires termination of the birth mother and the alleged birth father(s) effort that also helps veterans. Timothy J. Eirich, Esq. properly . support fund-raising TOM MUNDS parent-child legal relationships. Termination of Attorney for Adoption Options parental rights means that pursuant to a court Grob & Eirich, LLC “The organization begs for money order, all rights powers, privileges, immunities, W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390 The Department of Veterans Affairs “So ourexisting focus is toastep and 12596 thenLakewood, gives away what they raise,” duties and obligations between par- up and try to CO 80228 ent and a child are lower permanently severed, ex(303) 679-8266 works hard but they just weren’t help those statistics.” he said. “Veterans’ Passport detercept for inheritance rights, which will be severed equipped to deal with women’s issue so there is no treatmines how much money is needed at the time of theHe finalnoted decree ofthat adoption. Upon NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED EXPEDITED termination of parental rights, a parent shall: (a) RELINQUISHMENT OF THE PARENT-CHILD nor for our country to be in war for ment for members of the military for an organization’s projects thatno longer have the right to custody of, or parentLEGAL RELATIONSHIP the child; (b)and no longer have the who suffer with about 28 years.” veterans serves veterans and we then workingtotime withservices right to any information concerning the whereTO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN BIRTH Drees said he feels his organization Posthealth, Traumatic Stress raise that amount and donate it toabouts, the activities, or well-being of the Disorder. FATHERS child; and (c) have no say Storm in any further de-the first time, is helping but he isn’t satisfied that “Desert was organization.” cisions concerning said child. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, PURSUANT there should be more it could do to as a policy, we had women serving in said veteransASneed help. TOHe C.R.S. § 19-5-103.7, FOLLOWS: A birth parent of a child has the right to conhelp veterans. combat situations,” he said. “Now we “The webyhave reports 3. that test the termination of parental rights. 1. You havestatistics been identified Kelsy Weidenbacher as the possible birth father of her child “I am not patient so I want us to do have more than 40,000 women with 20 veterans a day commit suicide,” 4. Failure to declare intent to contest the terminwho was born on July 25, 2018 in Colorado. more,” he said. “But I am proud of the combat-related issues he said, also noting statistics on the ation of parental rights may likely result in a ter- that no one has mination of parental to the child. In orderlarge numbers 2. Ms. Kelsy Weidenbacher plans to relinquish fact of the impact we have had. We waysrights to treat because incidence of risk factors including to contest the termination of the parent-child legher parental rights to the child on an expedited al relationship, MUST: had not gone to war before. basis in the Jeffersonaddiction County District Court, have helped, since it is a good footofYOU women homelessness, and divorce.

State of Colorado, where the adoption agency has an office, pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-5-103.5 in order to make the child available for adoption.

Placing a child for adoption requires termination of the birth mother and alleged birth father(s) parent-child legal relationships. Termination of parental rights means that pursuant to a court order, all rights powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations existing between a parent and a child are permanently severed, exFINAL cept for inheritance rights, whichWEEKS! will be severed at the time of the final decree of adoption. Upon termination of parental rights, a parent shall: (a) no longer have the right to custody of, or parenting time with the child; (b) no longer have the right to any information concerning the whereabouts, activities, health, or well-being of the child; and (c) have no say in any further decisions concerning said child.

• Request and then return a “Reply Form to Notice of Anticipated Expedited Relinquishment” to Adoption Options at the above addresses or to Grob & Eirich, LLC, 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., Suite 390, Lakewood, CO 80228 by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice or before the birth mother’s relinquishment petition is filed with the court, whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall be considered the date of the first day of publication in the newspaper. OR • Request and return a “Reply Form to Notice of Anticipated Expedited Relinquishment” in person to Adoption Options, at the address indicated above, no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice or before the birth mother’s relinquishment petition is filed with the court, whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall be considered the date of the first day of publication in the newspaper. You should bring photo identification with you for in-person submission.

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YOU MUST ALSO: • File a claim of paternity pursuant to Article 4 of Title 19, Colorado Revised Statutes and notify Adoption Options pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-4105.5. This claim of paternity must be filed no • Request and then return a “Reply Form to Nolater than twenty-one (21) days after the date of tice of Anticipated Expedited Relinquishment” tofor more Visit southdenver.cu.edu/grillandchill information. this •notice before the birth mother’s relinAdoption Options at the above to 10035 S. addresses Peoria St. or • Lone Tree CO • or 80134 quishment petition is filed with the court, Grob & Eirich, LLC, 12596 W. Bayaud Ave., whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall Suite 390, Lakewood, CO 80228 by Certified be considered the date of the first day of publicMail, Return Receipt Requested, no later than ation in the newspaper. twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice or before the birth mother’s relinquishment 5. You may also waive your right to contest the petition is filed with the court, whichever occurs termination of parental rights and doing so will later. The date of notice shall be considered the likely result in a termination of any parental date of the first day of publication in the newsparights you may have to the child. If you do not per. believe that you are the father of this child, OR please check the appropriate box on the reply • Request and return a “Reply Form to Notice of form. Anticipated Expedited Relinquishment” in person to Adoption Options, at the address indicYOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT IF YOU ated above, no later than twenty-one (21) days FAIL TO PROPERLY REPLY TO THIS NOafter the date of this notice or before the birth TICE IN A MANNER DESCRIBED ABOVE, mother’s relinquishment petition is filed with the YOU ALSO WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO ANY court, whichever occurs later. The date of noFURTHER NOTICE RELATED TO THE ANTItice shall be considered the date of the first day CIPATED EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT of publication in the newspaper. You should PROCEEDINGS AND YOUR PARENTAL bring photo identification with you for in-person RIGHTS, IF ANY, WILL LIKELY BE TERMINsubmission. ATED BY THE COURT. YOU MUST ALSO: Thank you for your cooperation. • File a claim of paternity pursuant to Article 4 of Title 19, Colorado Revised Statutes and notify Sincerely, Timothy Eirich Adoption Options pursuant to C.R.S. § 19-4Attorney for Adoption Options 105.5. This claim of paternity must be filed no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date of Legal Notice No.: 24099 this notice or before the birth mother’s relinFirst Publication: August 2, 2018 quishment petition is filed with the court, Last Publication: August 2, 2018 whichever occurs later. The date of notice shall Publisher: The Elbert County News be considered the date of the first day of publication in the newspaper.

mination of parental rights to the child. In order to contest the termination of the parent-child legal relationship, YOU MUST:

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5. You may also waive your right to contest the termination of parental rights and doing so will likely result in a termination of any parental rights you may have to the child. If you do not believe that you are the father of this child, please check the appropriate box on the reply form. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO PROPERLY REPLY TO THIS NOTICE IN A MANNER DESCRIBED ABOVE,

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hold to help veterans. I also am proud of the fact that, since 2012, we have helped more than 11,000 veterans and their families in the state of Colorado. I want to accelerate our rate of success so we can reach and try to lower all those statistics stacked against veterans and lower that 20-a-day suicide rate.” He said he wants his organization to continue to raise funds to assist organizations helping veterans. “Last year we gave away $100,000 and this year we want to give away $150,000,” he said. “Our goal is in five years to be able to donate $1 million a year to organization helping veterans.” To learn more about Drees and his organization, email him at Tdrees@ VeteransPassport2Hope.org. The Desert Storm veteran was born and grew up on a farm in North Dakota. After high school he went to college for one semester, and at 18 entered the Army. “I always knew I wanted to be a warrior so I enlisted in the Army,” he said. “I had good test scores so got to pick my job and chose to be a truck driver.” He served four years in the Army and returned to North Dakota. He was recalled and sent to Desert Storm. “They turned me down when I tried to volunteer in 1990,” he said. “Then in 1991 was recalled to active duty. I was in the field for nine days when I suffered the wounds severe enough they had to amputate my leg. Two days later the war was over.”

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City and County Public Notice Supplemental Appropriation to 2018 Budget Notice is hereby given pursuant to C.R.S. 29-1109 that a public hearing regarding supplemental appropriations for Elbert County Government will be held on August 8, 2018 at 9:00 am in the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room located at the Elbert County Administration Building, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117. Legal Notice No.: 24097 First Publication: August 2, 2018 Last Publication: August 2, 2018 Publisher:The Elbert County News 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

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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, who may have a disability and may be eligible for services and supports under Part C or special education services under Part B of IDEA. Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns should be directed to the following: • Cheyenne County (Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson Schools) • Lincoln County (Genoa-Hugo School) • Yuma County (Idalia & Liberty Schools) • Kit Carson County (Bethune, Stratton, Arriba-Flagler & Hi-Plains Schools) • Arapahoe County (Byers, Deer Trail, Strasburg & Bennett Schools) • Washington County (Arickaree & Woodlin Schools) • Adams County (Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail Schools) • Lincoln County (Limon & Karval Schools) • Elbert County (Agate & Kiowa Schools) • Kit Carson County (Burlington Schools) Please contact: Stacey Schillig, Child Find Coordinator - (719) 775-2342, ext. 133 All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be

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Please contact: Stacey Schillig, Child Find Coordinator - (719) 775-2342, ext. 133

All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be directed to the local school district administrator, special education teacher, East Central BOCES (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. Services for infants and toddlers are voluntary.

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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