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NEWS IN A HURRY Events to help track effort
Two events are scheduled for Aug. 15 to raise money for the Elizabeth High School Track Initiative. The Cardinal Clay Challenge is an opportunity for teams or individuals to shoot clays at the Quail Run Sporting Club in Kiowa. There is a morning session and afternoon session, with lunch included for all participants. To register, go to www.elizabeth.k12. co.us/EHStrackresurfacing.aspx Contact Clay Terry for more information at clay.terry@halliburton.com or 303-565-0335. Volunteers are also needed for the event and those interested can visit http://vols.pt/UeEUSq The 5K Run the Parks is the same day, at 8 a.m. at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth. To register, go to www.elizabeth5K.com The Elizabeth High School track was put in place when the school was built in 2000. The surface of the track is weathered and there are numerous cracks where water is now entering and causing damage to the underlying pavement. As a result, the school has been forced to suspend hosting invitational track and field events. For more information, go to www. elizabeth.k12.co.us/EHSTrackResurfacing.aspx Briefs continues on Page 7
Don and Wendy Deimling have lived in Kiowa for 25 years, but this year marked the first time they were vendors in the Elbert County Fair. Their business, Frontier Soda, features old-fashioned style beverages made from 1920s recipes. Photos by Ben Wiebesiek
Fair brings new flavors By Ben Wiebesiek
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Don and Wendy Deimling have lived in Kiowa for 25 years, but this year was the first time they brought their business, Frontier Soda, to the Elbert County Fair. “We figured, being from Elbert County, this would be a good place to try it out,” Wendy said. “We actually fix and flip houses, that’s our main job, but we we’re ready to try something new on the side. It’s an old-fashioned recipe from the 1920s. No caffeine or any of that junk. Just sugar and flavor — the good stuff.” The fair wrapped up its 81st year on Aug. 2. The Deimlings Fair continues on Page 7
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2015 Elbert County Fair Queen Kaila Denton, 15, of Elizabeth, explains the rules for a stick horse race to Addie Fritz, 5.
Sharing lessons in law enforcement Q&A with Elizabeth Police Chief Steve Hasler: Part 2 By Ben Wiebesiek
bwiebesiek@colorado communitymedia.com In the first part of our Q&A with Elizabeth Police Chief Steve Hasler last week, he discussed his policing philosophy. In the second part of the interview, Hasler talks about the events in his career that shaped his philosophy toward law enforcement. He was a bobby in England from 1977 to 1991 before coming to the United States. He was the police chief in Erie when his department cracked a large burglary case that extended to the metro area. And he was the first police chief of Lone Tree, creating the department from scratch, but a clash with city administrators led to his ouster in 2012. Hasler also
Elizabeth Police Chief Steve Hasler unloads safety vests for volunteers at the Elizabeth Town Cleanup in May. Photo by Rick Gustafson describes the coming trends for Elizabeth as the growth in Douglas County starts moving into rural areas.
Why did you come to America? I was assigned as a detective to work with the U.S. Air Force on the bases in England in my ju-
risdiction. So I spent a lot of time on the bases, and I fell in love with the American lifestyle. In the 1980s and ’90s, when you were on those bases, it was like being in America (apart from driving on the wrong side of the road). I’d work all week and they’d invite me back for a barbecue. I met my wife and when her father, an Air Force master sergeant, retired and was headed stateside, I asked myself, what do I do? I had a great career in England, but there’s this new country I love. Maybe I can make it and maybe I can’t, but I’m not going to sit in my chair at 95 wishing I had given this a try. I took the chance. I went from being quite a high-ranking detective to the detention deputy handing out toothbrushes to the inmates. And in three years, I was chief of police in Erie. And that’s what I love about this country: not to toot my own horn, but if they see Hasler continues on Page 7
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August 6, 2015
Douglas County Fair continues to grow Booming attendance tied to activities, entertainment, cost By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com Over the past four years, more and more people have poured into the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo — so many that it has become Colorado’s fastest-growing county fair, local officials say. The four-day event running from Aug. 6-9 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock has seen a 54 percent increase — Amount raised in attendance over through the Junior the past four years. Livestock Sale in More than 29,000 2014 people came to the fair in 2014. — “The reason it’s Revenue generated grown is because by ticket sales in we have a lot of 2014 new activities and entertainment — for people, and Number of general it’s an affordable admission tickets event,” said Gary sold in 2014 Debus, chairman of the marketing — Percent committee for the increase in fair Douglas County attendance since Fair and Rodeo. 2010 Nearly 16,000 — Rank in tickets were sold in Colorado’s Top 10 2014, an increase Summer Rodeos of about 3,000 by Real American from the previous Cowboy magazine year. Revenue from those sales was nearly $115,000. Debus said one of the biggest draws has been free admission on Sundays, which is sponsored by Castle Rock Bank. “On Sunday, it used to be that we had no one there,” Debus said. “Saturday and Sunday are our biggest attendance days now.” The event was recently ranked No. 3 in Colorado’s Top 10 Summer Rodeos by Real
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Events like roping are always a big draw at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. File photo American Cowboy magazine. The weekend of events includes the 4-H Junior Livestock Sale and buyer appreciation barbecue Aug. 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m.; the fair parade down Wilcox Street in Castle Rock the morning of Aug. 8, starting at 9 a.m.; and nightly Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events. Rodeo events require separate tickets for each show. One of the fair’s biggest draws is the carnival, which is open each day and includes classic fair rides and food. Eating and cooking contests of different varieties can be found each day, along with kid-friendly activities such as mutton bustin’, a stick-horse rodeo and a draft horse show. The draft horse show will be going on in the indoor arena Aug. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. The event is back this year after missing 2014 due to concerns over a statewide equine virus. During the show, the larger-
than-average horses perform agility feats as well as work-related tasks such as pulling logs. “The first year went great, so we expect bigger and better things for our draft horse show,” Debus said. “It’s one of those things that you might not want to sit and watch all day, but since it’s a free event you can go in and watch the horses for a little while.” The Aug. 8 evening rodeo will celebrate the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the class of 2015 inductees. Parking is free at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. “The county fair is a very wholesome event that takes us back to a simpler time, and one that reminds us of Douglas County’s past,” Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said. “But that feeling also exists now, in the present. A large part of the county is still rural and still has those agricultural roots.”
IF YOU GO What: Douglas County Fair and Rodeo When: Aug. 6-9 Hours: Aug. 6 (4 to 11 p.m.), Aug. 7 (noon to 11:30 p.m.), Aug. 8 (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.), Aug. 9 (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock Tickets: Aug. 6 (free admission), Aug. 7 ($6 per person; age 7 and under are free), Aug. 8 ($6 per person; age 7 and under are free); Aug. 9 (free grounds admission courtesy of Castle Rock Bank)
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DUI penalties among new laws in Colorado Felony provision will bring possibility of six-year term By Ivan Moreno Associated Press
Colorado will begin punishing habitual drunken drivers with felonies and longer prison sentences, one of dozens of new laws taking effect this week. Law enforcement agencies will also have access to records of misconduct for officers they want to hire, part of a package of measures in response to allegations of wrongdoing by police nationally and in the state. Sometimes disciplinary records are sealed as part of resignation agreements and hiring agencies may never know when a prospective employee has a history of misbehavior. Another measure begins phasing out microbeads by 2020. The tiny plastic par-
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Douglas County Fair & Rodeo The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo continues to be a family tradition for the residents of Douglas County. The fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 6, to Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Highlights include two entertainment stages, three PRCA Rodeos, Xtreme Bulls, Carnival, Antique Tractor Pull, Mutton Bustin, Stick Horse Rodeo, Pancake Breakfast, 4-H and FFA exhibits, including livestock, general projects and the Jr. Livestock Sale. Go to http:// www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/ for details. South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock (contact Karen Johnson at 720-272-1464); Sunday, Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Creekside
ticles found in soaps and cosmetic products are too fine to be caught in wastewater treatment plants and can pollute lakes and rivers. In all, 120 laws took effect Aug. 5. The tougher punishments on repeat DUI offenders took years to pass. Colorado has been among five states where habitual drunken drivers are charged only with misdemeanors regardless of how many times they’re arrested. Those against the stricter punishment worried about increased costs to imprison offenders and argued that investing in substance abuse treatment was a wiser option. But gut-wrenching crashes involving drunken drivers with several previous convictions made it difficult for lawmakers to continue to oppose the legislation. In January, Gilbert Martinez, 37, and his sons, Ethan, 6, and Bryson 1, were on their way home from church when authorities
say they were struck and killed by a drunken driver with eight prior DUI arrests. The crash happened in Weld County, which is represented by one of the lawmakers who sponsored the bill. “I keep looking back and saying maybe if this was in effect for a while, this family would still be alive,” Republican Sen. John Cooke said. The new law makes a fourth DUI a felony punishable by up to six years in prison and a fine of as much as $500,000. Ellie Phipps, 49, testified in favor of the bill in February, telling lawmakers she was going to the gym on a Saturday morning three years ago when she was hit by someone with six prior DUIs. Phipps suffered major injuries to her spine. “I just hope that it helps prevent future citizens from either dying or being severely injured like I was on our roads,” Phipps, a Grand Junction resident, said July 31. Other laws taking effect:
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Bible Church, 2180 I-25, Castle Rock (contact Torrey House at 303688-3745); Wednesday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart Elizabeth, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Friday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Latter Day Saints, Castle Rock Stake, 3301 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock; and Monday, Aug. 31, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker.
6 p.m. For information or to sign up, contact Rachelle Small, 303-6466718 or rsmall@esdk12.org. Camp activities include crafts, science, field trips and more. A high school softball camp for incoming ninth- to 12th-graders who plan on playing at Elizabeth in the fall. Camp runs Aug. 10-14. Contact Coach Steve Biller at 720-480-2680 or steve@mlbe.ne for information on any of the softball camps. Go to www.elizabeth.k12.co.us.
Robin Hood Musical Living Room Productions presents “The Legend of Robin Hood,” a full scale musical debuting at the PACE Center from Aug. 7-22. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, with additional performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. Tickets are available at www.parkerarts.org or by calling 303-805-6800.
Free Legal Clinic A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney is open from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain processes and procedures for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Help offered on a first-come, firstserved basis. Clinics are offered the second Tuesday of each month; future clinics are offered Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8.
Practice Your English Mixed-level English language learners can practice speaking English through the Douglas County Libraries’ conversation group. Adults from all backgrounds are welcome. Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration required. Summer Camps Elizabeth School District offers a number of camps this summer. Hang Ten Summer Camp runs through Aug. 19, and is open from 6 a.m. to
Marketing Fundamentals The Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver presents Marketing Fundamentals at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Tudy the Flute Lady
• State wildlife officials will study Colorado’s black bear population and how to reduce conflicts with humans. They will report their findings to lawmakers by year’s end. The state estimates there are between 16,000 and 18,000 black bears in Colorado, up from about 12,000 in the early 2000s. • The state’s Department of Public Safety will compile data to release each March that tracks demographic information for criminal charges and sentencing, as well as what happens at parole hearings. The goal is to determine whether disparities exist in how cases are adjudicated. • Mandatory fines will be imposed on people convicted of animal fighting. Legislators acknowledge the law is about sending a message taking a stance against animal fighting. Only two people in Colorado have been convicted of the crime in the past three years.
Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Tudy the Flute Lady for a performance at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County. Restorative Yoga in Castlewood De-stress, relax and renew in peaceful Castlewood Canyon State Park with Gary Schroeder, RYT-500. We welcome all levels and ages. Be sure to bring a yoga mat, a blanket and water. Session will take place behind the Pikes Peak Amphitheater overlooking the valley with Pikes Peak in the background. A valid Colorado State Parks pass is required. The yoga session is free; however, a $10 donation to Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park is requested and always greatly appreciated. Session is at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Email YogaCastlewoodCanyon@gmail.com. History Presentation Doris McCraw of the Colorado Chautauqua presents a program on Helen Hunt Jackson at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. Calendar continues on Page 5
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August 6, 2015
Suiting up for the biohazard battle Medical students in Parker prep for the worst By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Rocky Vista University students got a feel for what it’s like to be in a biohazard suit during a training session July 18 taught by instructors from the Center for Domestic Preparedness, a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. When a Dallas-area nurse became infected with Ebola last year after treating a patient, it brought attention to the lack of preparedness in emergency rooms, said Sharon Atencio, a third-year Rocky Vista student who coordinated the training. FEMA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are now working even closer with medical professionals — known in biohazard incidents as the “first receivers,” a take on the “first responder” moniker given to police, medics and firefighters — to expose gaps and get them ready for the worst, she said. An epidemiologist talked about SARS, MERS and other biological threats while the students put on each piece of equipment in a specific order. Becoming familiar with the suits is important, and the instructors travel
around the country for what are known as “donning days” as part of the preparedness training. “In suits for a radiological event, your peripheral vision is impaired, you can’t hear over the respirator, and it’s kind of the same in biohazard suits,” Atencio said. “You’re wearing goggles and a face shield, it’s hot right away, there are lots of gloves, so you lose that dexterity to place an IV.” Four instructors flew out from the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama, with 600 pounds of biohazard gear and how-to manuals. The training involves flight nurses, respiratory therapists and even hazardous materials specialists. “You don’t always have the exact answers, but it gets you thinking about what would happen if you have 10 patients who have been exposed to Ebola,” Atencio said. During the day-long session, the students learned how to identify potential threats, perform decontamination procedures on victims, and how to properly remove personal protective equipment, said Kelli Petersen, marketing manager for Rocky Vista University, an osteopathic medical school on Chambers Road north of E-470. Dennis Zimmerman, a homeland security consultant on counterterrorism, weapons of mass destruction and DNA, headed the training at Rocky Vista, but was not authorized to speak to the media.
Rocky Vista University student Justice Richardson, left, is assisted by Cassandra Berg during a biohazard training session conducted by the Center for Domestic Preparedness on July 18. The Parker med students learned how to decontaminate victims. Photo by Kelli Petersen
Windows 10 launch becomes festive event One Republic gives concert in lot outside Park Meadows By Mike DiFerdinando
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Cortana is Microsoft’s new personal assistant application. Cortana will respond to voice commands on your PC or Windows phone. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
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Dave Hidalgo to Entertain Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Dave Hidalgo for a performance at each of its three houses Friday, Aug. 14. Hidalgo will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, in Parker. Event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County.
The July 29 launch of the new Windows 10 operating system took on some star glitter when the Microsoft Store at Park Meadows mall in Lone Tree gave out 1,500 free passes to a One Republic concert in the mall parking lot. In addition to the July 31 concert by the popular band, the store hosted numerous demonstrations of the product and gave away free food and prizes. “We’re just trying to get everyone to upgrade their world,” said Jessica Oleis, Microsoft community development specialist, referencing the product’s slogan. The Lone Tree store wasn’t the only one to host a starstudded event. The Santa Clara, California, store hosted NBA Finals MVP and Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, and at the Seattle store Doug Baldwin of the Seattle Seahawks made an appearance. Windows 10 brings back some familiar functions from previous versions of the platform, such as the start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen and being able
Theater Presents ‘Criminal Act’ Gregory Wilson, star of “Wizard Wars,” will steal the show in “Thief: A Criminal Act” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15 at Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Wilson is a sleight of hand expert who will demonstrate unadulterated deception, pick-pocketing, card-sharking, street swindling and mental manipulation. Reservations required; go to tickets.amazingshows. com or call 303-660-6799. Business attire encouraged; parental discretion advised (ages 12 and older suggested). Meet Local Authors Ten local authors will talk about their recently published books at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. A book sale and signing will follow. Registration is free at 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Dining For Women
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to switch back and forth between multiple desktops. The biggest new feature is the introduction of Cortana, Microsoft’s voice-activated personal assistant. Cortana can search your computer or the Web with voice commands and will follow you from your desktop or tablet to Windows phone. “It allows you to interact on a more personal and natural level,” said Windows technician Colton Baines. “You can control her all through voice. Cortana is probably one of the first and best examples of the universal nature of being able to move from device to device.” For example, one could set a reminder through Cortana on a desktop computer in the morning. Then, later in the day when it is time for the task, Cortana will send an alert via phone. The Microsoft Store will hold special classes and workshops in the coming weeks to teach people about the new operating system and its features. People who own the previous two versions of Windows can come into the store and get help upgrading to Windows 10 for free. You can also bring in your Windows tablet or PC to a Microsoft Store for a free “upgrade assessment,” which will let you know whether your device is ready to upgrade to Windows 10.
Meet Marsha Wallace, co-founder of Dining for Women, from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, in Bank Room West. Also meet regional co-leaders Patty Karabatsos and Linda Dougall. Donations will be accepted. Space is limited; RSVP to bphck2@gmail.com. Contact Betty PurkeyHuck at 303-688-4983 or bphck2@gmail.com for information. Opening Night Gala Lone Tree Arts Center celebrates the opening of the 2015-16 season with its opening night gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the center. Gala tickets include access to the pre-show gala dinner and cocktails, tickets to the opening season performance of “Motown to Jersey,” and a champagne/dessert after-party with music and dancing. Single tickets are $150. Cocktail attire, black-tie optional. Reserved sponsored tables of 10 are available for $2,000 by calling 303-908-7939. Reservations available starting Friday, Aug. 7 from
the Lone Tree Arts Center box office at 720-509-1000 or online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org. Prohibition Casino Night Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce plans its first Prohibition Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Spring Valley Golf Course. The event includes a poker tournament, casino games, dancing and a silent auction. A portion of proceeds will benefit Elbert County Coalition for Outreach, which provides assistance to families in need. Contact www.elizabethchamber.org. Chamber Annual Events Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual events, including the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31; Olde Town Christmas on Friday, Dec. 4. Vendors and sponsors are needed; contact www.elizabethchamber.org for details about participating.
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In reality, customer isn’t always right We have all seen it or witnessed it before, a customer who is antagonistic, rude and obnoxious, treating the employee or manager or business owner so poorly that they end up belittling the person and making everyone around them uncomfortable. They behave this way because they believe that such aggressiveness coupled with a raised voice and an attitude of anger will get them better service. Stop and think about that for one minute. I am sure you also see the irony and ridiculousness of such a thought process. Yet some people just can’t help themselves, missing the whole concept of catching more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. Regardless of the business we are in and the role we play, our number one goal should be creating customer loyalty and building a network of raving fans that will allow us to generate the income that we need in order to provide the best service possible. And I would say that as a consumer in the community I am almost always pretty impressed with the level of service, attitude and knowledge of the folks who are there to help me. Let me ask you a question, have you ever found yourself in a position where you had to fire a customer? Yes, you read that right, have you ever had to fire a customer? Have you ever been fired as a customer? I can share with you that I have ended relationships with sev-
eral customers over the years. It was always a little uncomfortable but I had no regrets when it was finally done. You see, the customer may always be the customer, but the customer is not always right, and the customer does not have the right to treat you or your employees rudely. Michael Norton Now don’t get me wrong, it is always a last WINNING resort to take such a WORDS drastic action. There are discussions and compromises offered, some sharing of information and even some negotiation. But when the aggressive behavior and angry attitude are consistent and the requests are outrageous and unreasonable, it is time to suggest to the customer that they should seek your particular products and services elsewhere. Again the customer is always the customer, but not every customer is a good or profitable customer. Setting mutual expectations up front is the key in helping to avoid such uncomfortable and awkward situations. Providing ourselves and our employees with safe boundaries when such customers show up in our busi-
ness will reduce stress and preserve our employees’ dignity while leading to a reduction in staffing turnover. Stop and think about any recent interactions where you were the one involved in a conflict with a business or where you witnessed a terrible incident. How did you feel? How do you think the other people around you felt? The words that come to mind are embarrassed, uncomfortable, disappointed, and maybe even sympathetic for both the consumer and the employee. So, how about you? Are you a good customer? Do you understand that not everything is perfect every time and that if you maintain a positive attitude, open mind, and participate constructively with the businesses where you love to shop, eat, drink and play, in finding a mutually rewarding win-win solution, that you will never find yourself being “fired” as a customer? I would really love to hear your thoughts about the importance of being a good customer at gotnorton@gmail.com, and when we realize that being a good customer is being a good citizen, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
Time is ripe for yet another banana blight
The banana’s appeal is not slipping. But the future of bananas is in doubt, and it’s not because they have a shelf life from here to the cash register. A CNN report said, “Fifty years ago we were eating better bananas.” The article went on to say that in 1965 things changed because of a fungal disease. “It started in Central America and quickly spread to most of the world’s commercial banana plantations, leaving no other choice but to burn them down.” I didn’t know anything about it. That was the year I graduated from high school, left home and started college. I was not focusing on bananas. I like bananas. I like the packaging. I can get into a banana without any problems. Have you ever tried to open a pomegranate? A pineapple? A prickly pear? The only problem — I thought — with bananas was their shelf life, which is hours — it seems — not days. Bananas are shipped green, turn yellow in the store, and brown in your back seat. I am (almost) exaggerating. You can slow the ripening process by putting them in the refrigerator. I’ll bet you didn’t know this: If you place bananas near other fruit, the other fruit will ripen faster. In 1965, the banana industry was reeling because of the fungus.
Craig Marshall Smith
QUIET DESPERATION
So a new fungusresistant species was introduced that is hardier. It just doesn’t taste as good. Of course, if you were born after 1965, you don’t know the difference. And neither do I. My banana palette was not very well developed until much later, when I heard about their benefits. Although I still don’t know why I
need potassium. Around 1990, a new disease that started in Malaysia began to affect bananas. The disease took a boat to Australia. It made it to Africa in 2013. If the new 1965 species is done for, we’re probably looking at a banana that won’t taste as good, but can survive. Look at tomatoes. Outside of a farmers’ market and heirlooms, they are flavorless. They look like tomatoes. But they don’t taste like tomatoes. I handle tomatoes at the store, and they all feel like a three ball.
I am in favor of canned tomatoes now. But not canning tomatoes. My grandmother used to do that. She started on a Monday and by Saturday she was all set. You’re supposed to eat canned tomatoes within a year, but there are stories about canned tomatoes that were consumed after more than a year. More than two years. All I know is that we had a picnic in my grandmother’s back yard, and I had a picnic in the bathroom that night. I try to stay away from home-canned fruits and vegetables now. Not very adventuresome of me, I know. There is hope for the banana and the banana industry. I will keep my eyes peeled. He said. Because I am a family of one, I never buy more than two or three bananas at one time. Bananas are sold in bunches, but you can take exactly what you need, which leaves a lot of lonely bananas on the shelf. Those are the ones I go for. Unless they are browning. Don’t send me a recipe for banana bread. I had my fill in the 1970s. Bananas are just a little depressing. Life is short, but it shouldn’t be that short. Go eat a banana. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
College opens doors to self and wider world Hamlet’s inconsistent character used to irk me until I saw David Davalos’ play “Wittenberg” at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival in Boulder. I realize that, as a second-year college student, I can relate to the young prince’s internal struggles. The dramedy is a salute to higher education, as it follows Hamlet’s fictitious senior year at the University of Wittenberg, where he encounters two of the most reformative and revolutionary figures of the 16th century: Martin Luther and Dr. Faustus. Where else but at a university would one find two such formidable theorists, one advocating radical free thinking and the other faith? The opposing counsels explain some of Hamlet’s ensuing madness in his own tragedy. The play nods to collegiate years as a unique time of ripeness for exploration and a critical period to fall in love with learning. I entered this period last fall at the University of Missouri, Columbia, with an honors humanities course about the early modernworld era. It was the best class I could have taken as a budding freshman. To me, humanities is the study of loving learning and loving people. It can talk about all subjects while adding a stroke of human heart and dashes of beautiful language. This class opened my
mind to arts, philosophy, music and literature as an introduction to the broader world college introduces. It also allowed me to begin my journey at a large university with a voice. I sat in a tight circle of desks and discussed literary themes and beliefs with just Anna Sutterer 10 students of varied experiences. If you are GUEST attending a large uniCOLUMN versity or will be, count these intimate settings as a blessing and appreciate the close work you do with peers and a good professor. In a place where few to none know who you really are — or when you are trying to figure that out yourself — your voice can get lost. I arrived at the end of my class schedule some days realizing I had not uttered a word for several hours. Truth be told, I found myself whispering to my own stream of consciousness as I walked. This had to stop, so I began listening to podcasts. (Side note: National
Public Radio’s series “Invisibilia” is my obsession and should be yours too.) Shutting up was a good thing, though. I never really understood how small my world was in high school until then, and how filled it was with my own chatter. I was absorbed in my youth group, football games, dances, volleyball and the school paper. The only things I really knew about the working world were a short experience as a gardenshop cashier and nannying. I had grown to know and understand this small corner very well, so it was a good time to get out. Leaving home to attend journalism school in a town I had never heard of — and in a state I frankly had never considered — provided some extra benefits. I was a new kid who knew nobody, and if I was going to find a comfort enough to get down to work in this new town, I needed to sit and listen. I’ve walked through the University of Missouri’s Speakers Circle, where tables set for charity organizations and debates about faith challenged me to consider things larger than myself. I’ve conversed with atheists over coffee, danced at a gay pride prom, worshiped down the aisle in an on-campus chapel and College continues on Page 7
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Breakfast from the Elbert County Fair Dutch Oven starts the day July 25. From left, Brook Briddle, Mayson Briddle, Tamra Palmer, Bill Vance, Kevin Hall and Mark Moore. Photos by Ben Wiebesiek
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sold sarsaparilla, cream soda, orange cream, black cherry and root beer, among other flavors. Wendy said that for many years, the fair had a “4-H only” feeling, but she noticed more of the general public showed up this year. “In the 25 years we’ve lived here, this is a step up,” Wendy said. “It might still be little with just four rides for the kids, but it’s definitely improving and getting bigger.” The fair featured new events this year including a petting zoo, motocross competition and a horseshoe tournament. “Like Don says, how are you going to draw anybody to our fair to come look at a cow when we can see a cow just by looking in our backyard?” Wendy said. “And it’s the little additions that are making things better. They had an outdoor movie last night and we could see it from here because they had it projected onto the building. People loved it.”
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someone with talent, they promote that person. What experience stands out from your time at Erie? I remember when we had metro-wide burglaries, talking about building-site burglaries. In Erie, but also in Longmont, Westminster and Thornton, people were building houses, moving in fridges and other appliances, and the next day they’re gone. People would lay carpet, and the next day, someone had rolled up the carpet and taken it away. And no one had a clue. In Erie, it was a small department, but we were out in the community encouraging the public to report anything out of the ordinary, and one night, we receive a call from a resident who took the license plate number of a white van driving through a construction site. That tip cleared up over 200 burglaries in the metro area. It was the last piece of the puzzle.
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volunteered at a documentary film festival. My mind was never far from controversy or mulling over what new discussions I had come across that day. After you’ve kept quiet long enough to listen carefully to the diversity, the minorities and the masses, you may — and must — open your mouth. Like Hamlet in “Wittenberg,” we are pushed to doubt and question everything. To keep an open mind but then stand up for what we believe. Both Martin Luther and Dr. Faustus, strong in their convictions, emphasized the individual’s choice, either toward God or free thinking or both. For me, as a Christian and journalist, implementing these two attitudes is crucial and enjoyable. My favorite part of journalism is the lifelong effort to learn and gain wisdom by meeting people I never would have met otherwise. I listen to their stories, passions and lessons and find a way to communicate the truth to myself
Maggie, 18 months old, enjoys the petting zoo with her grandmother Denise Bachman July 31. The petting zoo was part of the Kiddie Corral, a new addition to the Elbert County Fair.
Would you have wanted to stay in Lone Tree? I love Lone Tree, and I would like to have stayed there because I built that police department. Every single part of that police department has my fingerprints on it. Up to three years ago, every single police officer, sergeant, commander, I hired and promoted. It was my family. Because of my policing philosophy, I know so many people in that community. All my friends live in Lone Tree. That’s going to change a bit because I’m forming new connections here but I’m not going to cut off anyone in Lone Tree. Fundamentally, in eight years, I built one of the best departments in the state of Colorado. When you work for someone for eight years, you’re going to butt some heads. And when you work at the will of the city manager, you’re going to hit too hard sometimes and it’s like, “OK, we’re done; time to move on.” That being said, you take that horrible side out of it, which wasn’t pleasant at all, but look at everything else, which makes me proud. I’m still proud of that department for the work they do. It’s a great department and a great city. Dance at the Elbert County Fairgrounds on Aug. 15. The entry fees for the gymkhana is $6 with a onetime $2 office fee. There will be a dance with live entertainment at 7 p.m. Carlos Washington & The Steel Horse Band will be playing. Tickets are $20 for a single and $35 for a couple. For more information, go to www.cowboyupinkiowa.org and to the public. With all the benefits of opening oneself to a wide variety of people and experiences, still, a close set of people is necessary to survive — and to inspire. My advice is: As soon as possible, find a tight camaraderie with whom you share beliefs and walks of life. They will be your sounding board for all the groanings of growing pains you will endure. For me, this group was my campus ministry and small group. Freshman year is bizarre. The move, the blank social slate, the large classes and looming future of the real world make a perfectly graceful transition nearly impossible. But I’m looking forward to learning how to be an actual adult human. And I’m encouraged by the incredible opportunities growing up has offered me so far: this byline, traveling, encountering different philosophies, and challenging my faith and convictions to stand true. Anna Sutterer, 19, is preparing to enter her second year of college as a journalism student at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She is a graduate of Arapahoe High School.
Cary Wrinkle with Sunset Valley Solar displays his company’s offerings for alternative electricity sources. Wrinkle said his company sells residents a selection of solar panels, wind turbines and other off-grid power systems.
What do trends tell you about the future of Elizabeth? We are a very... well, we were a very rural community. We’re kind of in this state now where we’re right at the edge of Douglas County. Douglas County has kind of gone crazy in terms of its housing filling up and there’s no room, so everyone’s piling up in Elbert County. So the growth is coming. The dynamics of our town itself, which used to be cattle and rodeo and cowboys, now we’ve got people living here that drive out to the Denver Tech Center, they drive to Castle Rock because the houses are cheaper out here. That being said, we’ve managed to keep our crime rate really, really low. If you
look at our stats, our crime rate is low but our calls for services have increased. This is very cool because when the calls for service increase but the crime rate doesn’t, that means the community feels more comfortable to call the police with whatever issue they’ve got. But the downside of this is that I’m still talking to residents who say, “Oh, this is Elizabeth, I don’t need to lock my doors.” Although you may feel safe, you’re going to feel that way until you come home and you don’t have any furniture left. Because burglars and thieves are opportunistic criminals. They can drive through Douglas County as easily as they can drive through Elizabeth. Please lock your doors.
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FA I T H HEALTH CULTURE FA M I LY FOOD
August 6, 2015
The Centennial taste
Rachel Schneider of Littleton picks out her favorite Palisade peaches from the Mazzotti Farms stand at the Aspen Grove Farmers Market in Littleton. Photos by Taryn Walker
Coloradans savor a multitude of foods and flavors By Taryn Walker
“Have you ever noticed how Coloradans take on a niche for everything and make it creative?” she said while shopping on a recent Wednesday at the farmers market at Aspen Grove in Littleton. “You’ve got to try some of our Vietnamese and Ethiopian food here in this state.”
When it comes to signature foods, the word on the street is that peaches, green chiles (the pepper and the dish), beef, lamb and bison are among them. Here’s a look at a variety of foods — and a popular beverage — that bring big taste to the Centennial State.
A PLACE FOR PRODUCE
MORE THAN BEEF
Gina Vega of Ray Domenico Farms said Colorado food means greens. The farms are based in Platteville and are certified organic — which is important to residents in the state, she said. Kale and spinach do especially well and so do collard greens and cabbage, she said. “We always sell out of spinach,” Vega said. Beets, pickles and Italian peppers are also something Vega said she sees a lot of people eyeing and buying. Becoming organic wasn’t easy, but beneficial to customers, she said. “The process took about five years to switch over,” Vega said. “My uncle took over the farm and realized organic was the way to go, because there was such a strong need for it. The Colorado Department of Agriculture comes in and tests the fields and water, and there’s guidelines that must be followed, then we’re fully evaluated.” Locally grown food inspires a feeling of community, Littleton resident John Herian said. Herian, a frequent vendor at area farmers markets, said when he thinks of Colo-
The state of Colorado is the fourth largest exporter of fresh and frozen beef in the United States, which makes things a little easier on those who hanker for burgers. Crave Real Burgers has three locations — Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch and Colorado Springs — and the trio of stores has sold more than a million burgers since their opening in 2010, manager Macerena Revis said. “We hand-form our 80/20 (beef/fat) sixounce patties,” she said. “We don’t get anything that’s frozen; we know exactly what’s in it. I think people ask a lot of questions about what they’re eating, because they want to know where it’s coming from. All of our beef is from a Colorado ranch — it’s local.” Revis said Crave’s top-selling burger is “Love Stinks,” which is topped with roasted garlic cream cheese, more garlic, onions, roasted red pepper and red pepper aioli. Also featured is the “Colorado,” which is shredded lamb, poblano peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, avocado, chipotle mayo and tomato.
The state ranks third in the nation for market sheep and lamb, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Buffalo — or more accurately, bison — might be an odd sight on a menu in many states, but it’s common here. Revis said buffalo burgers are a hot item at her store because Coloradans like leaner meat. Buffalo burgers have less fat and aren’t too different in taste from ground beef, she said — especially topped with condiments like raspberry barbecue sauce.
twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com What is Colorado cuisine? Parker resident, cookbook author and TasteBook.com columnist Jenny Hartin said after spending 15 years in New York,
two in Phoenix and the last two in Colorado, the truth is “all cuisines are a melting pot of what we love and enjoy, and foods that our families have instilled into memories.” Littleton’s Denise Wynn said Colorado food staples have blossomed into traditions and tastes that come from other countries.
Greens like kale and spinach, especially organic, are hot items for Coloradans, said Gina Vega of Ray Domineco Farms. rado food, peaches — in particular, Palisade peaches — come to mind. Forte Farms, out of Palisade, specializes in peaches — including varieties some outof-staters have never even heard of. One passer-by at the market marveled over the farms’ donut peaches and bought a bundle. Employee George Vulin recommended the white peach, which is a sweet hybrid grown with apricots and plums. Vulin said peaches grow best in the Grand Junction area because of the climate.
A BREW FOR YOU Colorado’s 235 craft breweries as of 2014 were the third most in the nation, according to the Brewers Association, www.brewersassociation.org. Carrie Knose, co-owner and manager of Living the Dream Brewing Co. in Highlands Ranch, agrees that beer rules in this state. “It’s an integral part of our economy,” she said. “It’s kind of been creating its own culture in the past few years. People are becoming more exposed to the different styles of beer and what you can do with the brewing process.” Knose said IPAs are huge in Colorado. At Living the Dream, Empty Trophy Case is the Colorado continues on Page 9
The craft-brewing industry is booming in Colorado. File photo
A bite of bison
The “Campfire” from Crave Real Burgers in Highlands Ranch has a bison patty topped with pepper jack cheese, raspberry barbecue sauce and coffee-dusted onion strings.
Shockingly, the lean bison meat was incredibly flavorful and juicy, providing a nice contrast with the sweet sauce. It was like As a Texas transplant, you’d think Thanksgiving dinner in my mouth I wouldn’t bat an eyelash at tasting — you know, that bite that’s a mix bison. But after seeing herds of giof savory meat and cranberry. I ant beasts playfully rolling in the dirt didn’t even think about the layer with their calves at Daniel’s Park a few Taryn Walker of pepper jack cheese — my faweeks ago, I was hesitant. vorite — I was so enveloped in the FOOD Nevertheless, I set my feelings smoky campfire taste. aside and took it upon myself to order When the last bite disapREVIEW the “Campfire” at Crave Real Burgers peared, all that remained was the in Highlands Ranch. stickiness of that delicious sauce After the first bite, I was sold. on my fingers. Who would have thought? I My hands were gooey with raspberry bar- used to be a Texan who hated barbecue sauce becue sauce and, for a gal who used to despise on anything. But this fruity drizzle totally onions, I couldn’t wait for the next taste of changed my mind. It gave the burger a special fried crunchy onion strings lightly dusted with “oomph.” coffee. I’ve decided I like bison, but next time I’m The bun was perfectly buttered and toast- trying the “Colorado.” Wish me luck; hopefully, I won’t be seeing any lambs anytime soon. ed, and I found myself getting lost in it.
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most popular by far, followed by Helluva Caucasian, which is a chocolate peanut butter espresso stout. “Our double IPA is insanely popular too,” Knose said. “It’s been the dominant style of beer over the past 10 years. People love their hops, and ours is very aromatic and hop forward.” Although her establishment doesn’t sell food, it does feature food trucks. In fact, trucks like Churn & Burn, which station themselves around the Denver area, use Living the Dream’s beer to make sauce bases, Knose said.
BRINGING THE FLAVOR Jeannette Martinez of J & J’s Gourmet Salsa said her homemade salsas, pico de gallo and seven-layer dips are hot items for Colorado residents. In fact, several Denver Broncos players are avid buyers of her products, she said. It all started with her grandma’s recipe and a fundraiser, and ever since she’s sold burritos, tamales, enchiladas, tortillas, gorditas and corn chips to enhance the flavorful mix of her salsas. She makes bean and cheese pork green chile burritos by special order, and people can’t get enough, she said. The jalapenos, cilantro and chiles are all Colorado-born, she said. Hartin, who edited the PTO cookbook for Mammoth Heights Elementary in Park-
er, said she had more than 25 green chile enchilada recipes, as well as several green chile soups and other dishes submitted by parents. “Apparently southern Colorado is green chile country,” she said. “The altitude, hot
days and cool nights are prime growing conditions, I’ve read. Whenever any food item is in abundance, of course, it becomes the food of that area — Maryland crab cakes, anyone?”
Going Green
Jenny Hartin’s ‘Green Chile and Mac & Cheese’ recipe Ingredients: • 1 pound of any shaped pasta, cooked for 3 minutes less than the al dente instructions, then rinsed and set aside • 6 tablespoons of butter • 6 tablespoons of flour • Salt, pepper • Half a medium onion diced
• Four roasted green chiles, stems removed and seeds removed, and chopped finely • 1 tablespoon of stone ground mustard • 4 cups of whole milk • One pound of shredded cheddar (or any combination of cheeses to your liking) Melt the butter in a heavy pot on medium heat and add onions to soften about two minutes. Add green chiles and com-
“Green Chile and Mac & Cheese” is one of food aficionado Jenny Hartin’s favorite dishes. The Parker resident said she’s famous for her mac, but in this recipe, she adds green chiles to her cheddar cheese and noodles to spice things up - the Colorado way. Courtesy photo by Jenny Hartin bine. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper (about one good teaspoon of each) and flour to mixture and let the flour cook about two to three minutes. While that is working, place four cups of whole milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for three minutes. Slowly add warmed milk to the flour mixture and whisk to combine — allow to thicken for roughly five minutes — continually stirring. Add the mustard to the mixture and stir. Once the mixture is slight-
BY THE NUMBERS
$15 billion — Annual value $2.8 billion — Value of of products grown and processed by Colorado’s farmers, ranchers and food processors
Colorado’s 2.65 million cattle
$1.6 billion —
Economic impact of Colorado’s craftbrewing industry, fifth largest in the nation
ly thickened, add your shredded cheese (reserving some to top). When the cheese is melted into the sauce, return the pasta to the pot and combine. Place the mac and cheese into a broiler safe vessel, sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil for five minutes until brown and bubbly. You can add more chiles if you like, depending on your heat preference.
13.6 — Number of
gallons of craft beer, on average, a Coloradan 21 or older drinks each year
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Curtis show has ties to Biennial
In collaboration with the Biennial of the Americas, Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, is presenting “Los Tres Revisited — NOW,” an exhibit of art by Carlos Fresquez, Tony Ortega and Carlos Santistevan, who first exhibited at the center in 1991. The new show runs from Aug. 8 to Sept. 8, with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 8. Fresquez’s work features the modern Hispanic in America. He teaches at Metropolitan State University and exhibits widely. Tony Ortega teaches at Regis University and is represented by William Havu Gallery in Denver. Carlos Santistevan is a santero who is involved in social service work in Denver and teaches about santos at Denver Art Museum. The trio will present a gallery talk on how their heritage influences their art at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission free. 303-797-
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Ink paintings displayed “A New Fine Line: Contemporary Ink Painting From China” is open at Metro State’s Center for Visual Arts, CVA, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Sonya Ellingboe Denver, from Aug. 7 to Oct. 24. It includes SONYA’S the work of nine SAMPLER contemporary artists from the Beijing Art Institute of Chinese Fine Arts Painting who share the conservative gongbi brush tradition, while exploring China’s political and social realities. Curated by Julia M.
Seagraves, director of the Asian Art Coordinating Council. Reception with artists, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Gongbi demonstration 5-6 p.m. Aug. 27. Admission free.
Call for artists The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County announces a call for artists for its annual “This is Colorado” exhibit, which will be at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College Oct. 21Nov. 13. Entry deadline is Aug. 15. The juror will be ACC Art Department instructor Marsha Wooley. Material need not reflect Colorado. Entry form is at heritage-guild. com or request a prospectus by email: mkstudio@comcast.net. Entry fee is $35 for three JPEG images ($25 ACC students).
Windy wonders
three free summer concerts: Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial; Aug. 15, 6 p.m., Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village (with Colorado Honor Band); Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m., Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.
Civil War history
Dr. Richard Sommers will appear at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, to present the new edition of his “Richmond Redeemed: The Siege at Petersburg, The Battle of Chaffin’s Bluff and Poplar Spring Church, Sept. 29-Oct. 2 1864.” The wellregarded book has been out of print, and Civil War buffs will be interested to hear this scholar.
The Colorado Wind Ensemble presents
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Merry men take to PACE center stage
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com A folk hero who has endured for 700 years in ballads, books and film, Robin Hood will come to the PACE Center stage in Parker in a new full-scale musical — with book, music and lyrics written by Gordon McCormack of Denver. Orchestration of “The Legend of Robin
Hood” is by Jeremy Kurn, who is musical director for the production. Michelle Wilson is director and choreographer. Performances started Aug. 7 and will run through Aug. 22 at the PACE Center in Parker. The play is presented by the new Living Room Productions — the name is based on the hundreds of theater people who corralled siblings and playmates into performances in their living rooms, dining rooms, stair landings and back porches. We assume McCormack was among them. His news release speaks of growing up in a musical household where someone was usually practicing or listening to music.
Robin Hood stories were McCormack’s favorites, and nine years ago, in a discussion about the various legends that date to the 15th century and have been told in ballads, books and films, his mother asked: “How would you tell it?” Subsequent years of research, workshopping and refining have resulted in the full-scale musical production to be presented at PACE Center in Parker. A look at the large cast’s biographies shows an across-the-board pleasure in being part of a new show. Andy Jacobs (Robin Hood) and his wife Jillyn Jacobs (Lady Marian) have toured across the country performing and settled in Denver two years ago. Keegan Flaugh of Littleton, a familiar face at Town Hall Arts Center and in Denver-area productions, will play the role of Sheriff of Nottingham. Eliot Clough, a University of Denver theater graduate and local performer, will play Friar Tuck, and young Nick Luangphithack, a recent Little-
IF YOU GO “The Legend of Robin Hood” plays Aug. 7-22 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with additional performances at 2 p.m. Saturdays Aug. 8 and 22. Tickets cost $25-$30 and are available at parkerarts.org or 303-805-6800.
ton High School graduate who is headed for Lamont School of Music, will be Captain of the Guard. He has worked on the PACE stage with Inspire Creative and in LHS productions. Local audiences have the opportunity to see the first production of a brand new musical, based on a legend that is a piece of our cultural fabric. How great is that?
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the Englewood Camera Club. The meeting is at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd. Centennial. Guests are welcome.
Chorale auditions
Water Blossom Festival The Colorado Water Garden Society presents its annual Water Blossom Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Docent-led tours of the water gardens, information, brochures, expertise about aquatic plants (free plants while they last.) Tamara Kilbane, senior horticulturist of the Aquatic Collection, will be at the pool near the Science Pyramid in the morning to talk about the new waterlily competition and show her greenhouse. At noon, there will be a tour of the Japanese garden. Register for both these tours. Festival admission is free, but guests who are not DBG members must pay garden admission.
Camera club presentation “Worshiping With a Camera” will be Cathy and Gordon Illig’s title as they talk about their wide experiences photographing the natural world at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 for
The Castle Rock Chorale will hold auditions from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at New Hope. For appointment or for information, email info@ castlerockchorale.org.
Sleight-of-hand expert
Gregory Wilson presents “Thief: A Criminal Act” at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15. Tickets: $25/$22.50, 303-660-6799, Tickets.Amazingshows.com.
Wildlife and wine
Paint with Patricia Jenkins of the Roxborough Arts Council while sipping a class of wine at the Audubon Nature Center, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Registration required: $30 non-member/$25 member. Must be 21 or older. Denveraudubon. org, 303-973-9530.
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FAMILY FEATURES
here’s plenty of research that shows eating well and school performance are closely linked. Whether you’re fueling up for a busy day or grabbing a snack on the go, keeping nutrition in mind will help the whole family feel good about diving into an exciting new school year.
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A Smooth Way to Add Fruits & Veggies Today’s nutritional guidelines recommend that children consume at least five servings per day of fresh fruits and vegetables. Yet the reality is many parents struggle with getting their kids to eat healthier, especially during the school year. The good news is, with very little preparation you can serve healthy, grab-and-go meals that are not only nutrient-rich, they’re vegetarian friendly and delicious. With meals like this, your kids might actually want seconds. Try this quick, refreshing recipe for a breakfast or after school snack option. If you’re feeling inspired, create your own butter lettuce recipe — it might be worth a $1,000. Learn how at www.lettucerecipecontest.com.
Butter Lettuce Papaya Smoothie
1/2 papaya, peeled (plus slices from remaining half for garnish) 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 2 tablespoons honey 1 head Live Gourmet® Living Butter Lettuce (chopped, cleaned and root removed) 1 cup almond milk 1/4 cup water 1 lime, peeled Apple and/or pear slices for garnish (optional) Using a traditional, compact or hand blender, mix all ingredients for 30 seconds or until smooth. Garnish with slices of papaya and apple or pear, if desired.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Prep time: 12 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Servings: 10-12 truffles Truffles: 1/2 cup plain rolled oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal 1 scoop Bowflex Body French Vanilla shake powder 1 packet Bowflex Body Rich Chocolate Fat Burner+ shake boost 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup all-natural chunky peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of salt Coating: Unsweetened cocoa powder (about 1/4 cup) Combine all truffle ingredients in mixing bowl and stir well. Place bowl in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes so mixture can firm up. Remove bowl from refrigerator and form 10-12 small balls. Roll each ball in cocoa powder to lightly coat. Notes: For easier mixing of peanut butter, warm in microwave for 30 seconds before use. Truffles can be stored in refrigerator for 1 week or in freezer for 1 month. Nutrition information per serving (1 truffle): 105 calories; 3 g protein; 9 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber.
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Maguey Sap Glazed Bacon
Yield: 8 slices Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes 8 slices hickory smoked bacon 4 tablespoons Maguey Sap Heat oven to 400°F. On foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, arrange bacon in single layer (use baking rack for crispier bacon). Bake until fat is rendered and bacon is beginning to brown, about 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven and brush one side with Maguey Sap. Bake another 3-5 minutes, or until coated side of bacon is browned. Remove from oven and flip each piece using tongs. Brush second side with Maguey Sap. Bake another 3-5 minutes, or until browned. Drain away grease and allow bacon to rest 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite pancakes.
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August 6, 2015
Parker Library hosts 10 local authors
Registration required for chance to meet writers By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Ten Parker authors are scheduled to share their varied new books with readers at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Parker Library, 10851 Crossroads Drive. Light refreshments will be served and each author will speak about his or her recently published book for about five minutes, followed by a book sale and signing. Authors presenting books are: Jim Cronin, Ben Mariner, K.B. Lebsock and Jessica Wulf, John Wesley Anderson, Kate Muus, J.D. Dudycha, Shawn Jones, Aleta You and Dawn Finnegan Kinder. Registration is required: douglascountylibraries.org, 303-791-7323. For information on the local showcase series or to apply: contact Lisa Casper, lcasper@dclibraries.org. • Jim Cronin’s “Hegira” takes the reader far, far away: “His home is dead; the victim of a supernova, but this does not stop Karm from attempting to save the Brin, his extinct species. Karm must travel back in time, find a team of co-conspirators and outmaneuver a power-hungry monarch and his fanatic brother to save his species.” • Ben Mariner’s “Apocalypse Wow” tells us, “Jack Winters is in trouble. He had a decent job, friends and had just met the woman of his dreams. But then the world went ahead and ended itself and now Jack finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world with no family, job or girlfriend. With his few friends, Jack will journey across the country and encoun-
“Hegira” by Parker writer Jim Cronin is among the new books featured at a Parker author showcase at the Parker Library on Aug. 15. Courtesy photo
ter every danger from zombies to heavy metal horsemen.” • John Wesley Anderson’s “Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region” explores Ute history and their tradition of culturally modifying trees. Includes photographs of living Native American artifacts throughout what the Ute called “Shining Mountains.” • Kate Muus’ novel “Secret in the Seeds” follows Ceres, 17, forced to live with her aunt and uncle for the summer. A death leads to an unexpected heirloom — seeds that turn her and farmhand Bry into fugitives, fleeing the company that will do anything to stop them. • J.D. Dudycha’s “Paint the Black” is about an 18-year-old baseball phenomenon with a 98-mph fastball and devastating slider. Picked in the first round, his future seemed secure until his dream life turned into personal tragedy. • “I Am NOT Telling” by Shawn Jones is about Big Trouble Tommy and his journey to becoming Trouble Free Tommy. • “Princess Isabella and the Mystery of the Golden Keys” by K.B. Lebsock and Jessica Wulf tells of a puzzled Isabella, who receives golden keys from her teacher and classmates. Patience is learned. • “Biblical Solutions for Daily Living — Developing a Vital and Personal Relationship with God,” by Aleta You, Ph.D., helps the reader relate to everyday living. • Dawn Finnegan Kinder, a registered nurse, has a challenging title: “The Beautiful Secrets of Alzheimer’s: A Fresh Approach,” with helpful visions for caregivers.
Summer Toast: Denver’s premier marketing and business networking event Summer Toast is celebrating its’ 13th annual year as Denver’s largest marketing event, and this year’s celebration will be on Thursday, August 13th from 5:30-9 PM at the Exdo Event Center, 3500 Walnut Street, Denver. This is an incredible event and a great way to connect with like-minded individuals who can help you grow your business. Networking galore! Enjoy free beer from MillerCoors, Colorado Native, and free wine tastings from Infinite Monkey Theorem. Network with over 100 organizations, snack on complimentary food from Denver Eateries, participate in gift giveaways, and so much more! Go to www. summertoast.com to register today – this party will be festive and fun… don’t forget business cards! Tickets $30, Student Ticket $15; Your ticket includes all you can eat from Denver restaurants, plus 2 drink tickets! Register online at: www.summertoast.com • Meet our charity: Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute • Mile High Spirits: New: Punching Mule in a can – tastings of Cuidado Tequila with Freshies Margarita Mix; Squeal Rum with Teakoe Teas; Nanna Teas; Corvus Coffee and Eldorado Water and Eldorado Vitamin Water • Put your feet in the sand at the EXDO RiNo Beach Club. Bring your sandals! • Greenworks Video – Lights, Camera, Action. Wait and see! • Gusto Studio Booth is back – Get your happy going on! • Experience Pros and Latin Life Denver – talking us up on their radio shows • Denver Business Journal and Westword – spreading the news • WB2 – Colorado’s Best – Our TV Sponsor! • Photographers Alex Bowman and Michael Cano will capture your energy
Calendar of Events For a complete list of South Metro Denver Chamber events visit our website www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, August 6 Chamber Connect 101 – New Member Orientation 4:00 – 5:30 pm – SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, August 7 Women in Business Speaker Series: Heidi Ganahl 7:30 – 9:00 am - SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Tuesday, August 11 Business After Hours – Holben Hay Lake Balzer 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Valley Country Club 14601 Country Club Dr., Aurora Friday, August 14 1 Year Anniversary & Ice Cream Social at Yoga Pod 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Yoga Pod Southglenn 6870 S. University Blvd., Centennial
Member Spotlight: Experience Pros Vote for this Colorado company to have a commercial in the 2016 Superbowl! Experience Pros is a positive and business-oriented morning radio show, airing weekdays from 10 AM – Noon on AM 560 KLZ. It has won numerous awards, including the 2015 ‘Best Radio Morning Show’ by Colorado Community Media. Angel Tuccy and Eric Reamer ARE The Experience Pros! The Experience Pros Radio Show has served the small business community since November of 2009, and has won numerous nominations and awards including “Best Midday Show 2013″ and “Best News/Talk Show Host/Team 2013 & 2014″ by the Colorado Broadcasting Association. They are the founders of Ladies Who Lunch, Experience Pros University, The Extreme Customer Service Directory and their most popular brand: Fan Braggin’® Friday. Between the two of them they are
bestselling authors of 7 books including “Lists That Saved My Life”, “Lists That Saved My Business” and “Waste Less Time/ Gain More Customers”.Tuccy and Reamer are both certified professional speakers, and keynote together as one on topics ranging from small business development to how to offer extreme customer service. Exciting things are happening for Experience Pros, as they are contending to win a Superbowl Ad. Every year, some of the world’s biggest brands pay top dollar to feature their brands during the Big Game. They pay a premium for good reason. The live TV audience on game day has reached upwards of 121 million viewers! Because of the high demand and high cost, the commercials that run are usually for huge national corporations, but this year, small businesses could be among them. The winner will receive a 30-second TV commercial promoting their business
that will run on the Big Game. Intuit QuickBooks will cover the cost of developing and producing the commercial as well as the cost of purchasing 30 seconds’ worth of advertising time during the Big Game. Simply go to https://www. smallbusinessbiggame.com/contests/sbbg/ entries/51 to vote for Experience Pros to win this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Let’s help promote small business on a huge scale! The South Metro Denver Chamber is proud to have Experience Pros as members. Please visit www.experiencepros. com for additional information.
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CURTAIN TIME Iconic Albee “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is Edward Albee’s American classic, playing through Aug. 16 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Rick Yaconis. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Aug. 9 and 16. Tickets: $26, 303-232-0363, theedgetheatre.com.
Anniversary piece “Ghost Light,” written and directed by Nagle Jackson, and commissioned to celebrate the Creede Repertory
Theatre’s 50th anniversary, tells about the founding of the famous mountain theater, including the presence of three local ghosts. Plays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 12, 14. Tickets: $33$40, 719-658-2540 or creederep.org.
Former mayor on stage
“Clarence Darrow For the Defense” by David Rintels, based on Irving Stone’s book, will be presented by Slingshot Artist Productions Aug. 7 to 30 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. The one-man play stars David Casiano, former mayor of Parker, and is directed by Robert Michael Sanders. Performances:
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$22, 303-739-1970, aurorafoxartscenter.org.
St. Tropez
“La Cage Aux Folles” by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman, based on Jean Poiret’s play, is presented by Ignite Theatre Company from Aug. 14 to Sept. 6 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Directed by Bernie Cardell, choreographed by Matthew D. Peters. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Aug. 24; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/$20, 720-362-2697, ignitetheatre. com.
RidgeGate Summer 2015
Your summer calendar of fun starts here.
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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. In case of storms, class will be canceled. Tuesday, August 25, 6:30-7:30pm
Guided Nature Hikes Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes on a variety of topics. Hikes are free to the public – registration is required at ridgegate.com/events.
AUGUST
Tuesday, August 11, 7-8:30pm — Black Bears & Bluffs Saturday, August 22, 10-11:30am — The Hawk Over Our Homes Saturday, August 29, 7:00-8:30pm — Full Moon Hike Saturday, September 19, 8:30-10:30am — Noticing Nature
Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center RidgeGate sponsors Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace – an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at lonetreeartscenter.org. Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 — Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience
SEPTEMBER
Walk Concerts Enjoy this series of concerts with free live music, food trucks and activities. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, courtesy of South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Enjoy vendors, entertainers and art activities from 5- 6pm, with live music starting at 6 and continuing until 8pm. Thursday, August 20, 5-8pm — Rastasaurus - Reggae
Schweiger Ranch Events Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38- acre historic Schweiger Ranch, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year in partnership with The Liniger Building at CU South Denver (formerly The Wildlife Experience.) Learn more at ridgegate.com.
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Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music xteachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96-year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.
The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-
2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org. The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 5414275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information.
Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com. Sky Cliff Adult Day Center Support Groups: Stoke Victors meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month. Lunch is provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Evening Stroke Victors meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Cookies and coffee provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Caregivers Support Group meets from 1011:30 a.m. Tuesdays. All groups meet at Sky Cliff Adult Day Center in Castle Rock. Contact Sky Cliff at 303-814-2863. Visit www.skycliff.org. VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http:// www.vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t gnash those pearly whites because you might have to delay your plans. This could give the Lucky Lamb a better perspective of what’s been done, and what still needs doing. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Scoring financial bull’seyes is easy for the focused Bovine who knows the ins and outs of the marketplace. But even with your success record, caution is still the watchword.
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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Watch that tendency to over-romanticize a situation that should be given closer scrutiny. Better to be suspicious now and ask for an explanation, or face a sad surprise later.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Bruised self-confidence can make things difficult unless you accept the fact that you have what it takes. Ignore the critics and concentrate on believing in yourself. Good luck. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congratulations on what you’ve accomplished. But this is no time to curl up for some serious catnapping. Your rivals are probably already working on plans to overtake your lead. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your adventurous side wants to play a more dominant role this week, and you might want to oblige. Try to arrange for some getaway time with that special person. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Taking logical approaches to pesky workplace issues can help resolve even long-standing problems. A shift in policy might catch you by surprise. Be alert to signs of change. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your kindness and compassion are exactly what are needed in dealing with an awkward situation in the early part of the week. Share the weekend fun with family and friends. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Keeping your focus straight and true is a good way of getting your points across. Save any variations for a later time. The musical arts are important this weekend. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Reject advice to cut corners in reaching your goal. Better to take a little more time to do the job as you promised. You’ll gain new respect for your honesty and integrity. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t allow a troublesome situation to grow so big that it will be increasingly difficult to deal with. The sooner you speak up, the sooner everyone will be able to benefit. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Confronting someone who is making a lot of mistakes could be the kindest thing you can do both for that person and for anyone who could be adversely affected by the errors. BORN THIS WEEK: You absolutely glow when you see beautiful things, and everyone around you is warmed by your light.
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Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Administrative Plat Amendment
Public notice is given on July 6, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court.
Public notice is given on July 6, 2015 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 Zachary Arthur Durr be changed to Zachary Arthur Kallweit. Case No.: 15 C 37
The Petition requests that the name of Melissa Kay Durr be changed to Melissa Kay Kallweit. Case No.: 15 C 38
Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Jafeen Jenkins, Deputy Clerk
Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Jafeen Jenkins, Deputy Clerk
Legal Notice No: 23194 First Publication: July 30, 2015 Last Publication: August 13, 2015 Publisher: Elbert County News
Legal Notice No: 23195 First Publication: July 30, 2015 Last Publication: August 13, 2015 Publisher: Elbert County News
Notice is hereby given that on 17th of August, 2015, at 1PM, or as soon as possible thereafter, the Director of Community and Development Services will consider a plat amendment pursuant to the current Elbert Cnty Subdivision Regulations. Hearings are to be held in the CDS Conference Room. Further information may be obtained by calling the Elbert Cnty Community & Development Services Department, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117, Telephone: 303-6213136. Project Name and Number: APA 15-0015 Elkhorn Ranches Plat Amendment #3 Legal Description of Property: 2603 Loyd Circle Reason for Amendment; ”No Build Area” Enchroachment Date of Application: June 22, 2015 Legal Notice No.: 23196 First Publication: July 30, 2015 Last Publication: August 13, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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