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Vet who’s a veteran is seeking seat in Congress Castle Rock’s Chase Kohne campaigns to turn 4th District blue BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Running against a two-term incumbent in a reliably red district may be a daunting prospect for any Democrat in his first campaign for Congress, but Castle Rock veterinarian Chase Kohne welcomes the challenge. “I don’t believe Ken Buck has faced an opponent in the past who can connect with the voting population in CD4 like I can,” Kohne said. The 4th Congressional District — which Buck, a Republican from Windsor, was first elected to represent in 2014 — encompasses Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Rock and nearby communities, Elbert County and much of the state’s eastern plains region. So far in the quest to win the November 2018 election, Buck faces challenges from Kohne and two other Democrats, Karen McCormick, of Longmont, and Larry Germanson, of Firestone. A father of two and a four-year Castle Rock resident, the 39-year-old Kohne (pronounced “coney”) operates the Ridgeline Large Animal veterinary practice there, focusing on horses, cattle and sheep. A major in the United States Army Reserve commanding a company in the Civil Affairs division, Kohne recently returned from 10 months in Afghanistan, working with civilians to create local government infrastructure and resist the Taliban. Kohne’s wife, Amberlie, is a captain in the Army and is on a one-year SEE KOHNE, P7

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ales come hard and fast on the plains, whether or not there’s a county fair in progress underneath. A heavy late-day storm sent attendees at the Elbert County Fair in Kiowa ducking for cover on Aug. 5 but they hardly minded. The horse and tractor pulls were halted and food vendors scrambled to keep their wares from going soggy, while everyone else huddled in barns. The maelstrom soon passed, as is the style of late-summer prairie thunderheads, and things were back in swing. As the thunderhead blew east, still flashing with lightning, a glorious sunset crowned the fair with a rainbow.

Dayton Tervort, 11, holds his Grand Champion Lahore pigeon in one of the 4-H barns.

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Jeff Kingsbury (at the reins, leaning back), works his two draft horses George and Duke in the horse pull. The event continued right up until the deluge drenched the arena.

Terry Short holds his teacup poodle Buddy, who shivered under his duster.

Things got back to normal after the rainstorm passed, with funnel cakes and cotton candy back on the menu.

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Savannah McFadden, the 2018 Elbert County Fair Queen, watches the tail end of the horse pull.

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Fatality numbers point to risks for older workers Employees later in life balance experience with declines in some physical measures BY MARIA INES ZAMUDIO AND MICHELLE MINKOFF ASSOCIATED PRESS

Older people are dying on the job at a higher rate than workers overall, even as the rate of workplace fatalities decreases, according to an Associated Press analysis of federal statistics. It’s a trend that’s particularly alarming as baby boomers reject the traditional retirement age of 65 and keep working. The U.S. government estimates that by 2024, older workers will account for 25 percent of the labor market.

Getting old — and the physical changes associated with it — “could potentially make a workplace injury into a much more serious injury or a potentially fatal injury,” said Ken Scott, an epidemiologist with the Denver Public Health Department. Gerontologists say those changes include gradually worsening vision and hearing impairment, reduced response time, balance issues and chronic medical or muscle or bone problems such as arthritis. In 2015, about 35 percent of the fatal workplace accidents involved a worker 55 and older — or 1,681 of the 4,836 fatalities reported nationally. William White, 56, was one of them. White fell 25 feet while working at Testa Produce Inc. on Chicago’s South Side. He later died of his injuries. “I thought it wouldn’t happen to him,” his son, William White Jr., said in an interview. “Accidents happen. He

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just made the wrong move.” The AP analysis showed that overall workplace fatality rate for all workers — and for those 55 and older — decreased by 22 percent between 2006 and 2015. But the rate of fatal accidents among older workers during that time period was 50 percent to 65 percent higher than for all workers, depending on the year. The number of deaths among all workers dropped from 5,480 in 2005 to 4,836 in 2015. By contrast, on-thejob fatalities among older workers increased slightly, from 1,562 to 1,681, the analysis shows. During that time period, the number of older people in the workplace increased by 37 percent. That compares with a 6 percent rise in the population of workers overall. Warning about stereotypes Ruth Finkelstein, co-director of Columbia University’s Aging Center, cautions against stereotyping. She said older people have a range of physical and mental abilities and that it’s dangerous to lump all people in an age group together because it could lead to discrimination. “I’m just not positive that 55-70 year olds need so much more protection than workers 52-20, but are all those people needing protection now? Yes, absolutely,” Finkelstein said. “We are not paying enough attention to occupational safety in this country.” The AP analysis is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census for Fatal Occupational Injuries and from one-year estimates from the American Community Survey, which looks at the working population. It excludes cases where the cause of death was from a “natural cause,” including a heart attack, stroke among others. AP also examined the number and types of accidents in which older workers died between 2011, when the bureau changed the way it categorized accidents, to 2015: • Fall-related fatalities rose 20 percent. • Contact with objects and equipment increased 17 percent.

• Transportation accidents increased 15 percent. • Fires and explosions decreased by 8 percent. “We expect that there will be more E older workers increasing each year and they will represent a greater share (of the fatalities) over the last couple of decades,” said Scott, the Denver epidemiologist. “This issue of elevated risk is something we should be paying close attention to.” T An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found in 2013 that 44 percent of older Americans said their job required physical effort most or almost all of the time, and 36 percent said it was more difﬁcult to complete the physical requirements of their jobs than it was when H they were younger. William White Jr. said his father had been working in the same Chicagobased warehouse for over a decade and was a manager when he fell to his death on Sept. 24, 2015. “My dad was the best at what he did. He’s the one who taught me everything I know,” the 26-year-old Chicago resident said. “He went up to get an item for the delivery driver and the next thing you know he made a wrong move and fell. The job is fast-paced and everybody is rushing.” Thomas Stiede, principal officer for K Teamsters Local 703, said White knew the safety procedures and can’t understand why White didn’t wear a safety harness. “He was a very conscientious employee,” he said, his voice cracking with emotion. Testa Inc. was fined $12,600 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to provide safety training. The company declined to comment for this story. Statistics tell story The same year White died, the fatal accident rate in Illinois for older workers was 4.5 per 100,000 workers, 60 percent higher than the comparable rate for all workers. In most states, the fatal accident SEE WORKERS, P8

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THINGS TO DO Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library. Stocked by Friends of the Elizabeth Library. All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library. Elizabeth Farmers Market: open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through September at 165 Main St., Elizabeth. No market Aug. 19. Market includes vendors selling produce and other mercantile items. Go to www. townofelizabeth.org/farmer-smarket.html. The Comedy and Magic of Harry Maurer: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799 or go to http://tickets. amazingshows.com. Show appropriate for all ages. How Magicians Have Changed History: 4-5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Public lecture “The Perfection of Deception: Magicians Who Have Affected History.” Reservations required; call 303-660-6799 or go to http://tickets.amazingshows.com. Kids Consignment Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Presented by Mothers of Multiples Society. Expecting moms and moms with babies under 6 months old may shop the new moms presale starting at 9 a.m. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com.

entry fee will go directly to SECOR (www. secorcares.com), which helps about 1,000 a month who are upside down. Start with doughnuts and pastries, and end with pizza and beer. A first aid station will be set up at the 3-block mark, with nurses or doctors with stethoscopes, because walkers will be exhausted by then. Parker Police officers will walk and hold doughnuts. Go to https:// www.classy.org/parker/events/1st-annualparker-1k-six-blocks-for-secor/e136710 Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13 (Coping with Grief); Monday, Aug. 20 (They Hijacked my Life); and Monday, Aug. 27 (Cocussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to http://outbackexpress. tripod.com. August schedule: Matheson and Simla to Colorado Springs, Monday, Aug. 7; Elizabeth to Parker or Colorado Springs Tuesday, Aug. 8; Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents bus ride, Thursday, Aug. 10; Elizabeth, Kiowa and Elbert to Parker, Thursday, Aug. 15; Matheson and Simla to Colorado Springs, Monday, Aug. 21; and Simla and Matheson to Limon, Thursday, Aug. 24. Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Clinics are for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome. 2017 dates are Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. First come, first served. Solar Eclipse Parties: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 at the Elizabeth and Simla libraries. Pines & Plains Libraries received hundreds of free eclipse-viewing safety glasses from NASA and will give those to party-goers. Elizabeth Library has partnered with Viaero Wireless and Elizabeth Parks and Recreation to provide the community event at Casey Jones Park. Viaero Wireless has sponsored snacks, and the library will provide crafts for young, aspiring astronomers. The Simla party will take place in the library parking lot. Attendees will enjoy snacks, games, crafts, races, music, and a piñata competition before the eclipse.

Car Seat Safety Event: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Meet with certified child passenger safety technicians to discuss proper use of a car seat, including installation, daily use, and proper car seat selection as the child grows. No appointment needed; just drop by. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. Where to Start to Love Your Heart: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Center, Parker. Uncover some common heart care myths, and begin your journey toward heart health with three dietary strategies and three supplements. Call 303-805-6800 or go to www.parkerartscenter.com. Six Blocks for SECOR: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, starting at the Parker Fieldhouse and ending at Elk Mountain Brewery. The entire

Household chemical roundup August 12 in Highlands Ranch Drop off hazardous household chemicals between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Highland Ranch’s Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park. Participants will be asked for proof of county residency and a $25 contribution to help offset the cost of hazardous waste disposal. For more information, including a map and a list of acceptable items, visit www.tchd.org/250/ Home-Chemical-Waste

Open Space Day at Prairie Canyon Ranch August 19 Enjoy a date at the Prairie Canyon Ranch Sat., Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to learn about local history, hike and explore the canyons, or take your horse for a scenic guided ride. Please register by Aug. 16 for the guided hike or ride at www.douglas.co.us and search: Open Space Activities.

LEPC meeting on August 17 Douglas County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Douglas County School District Offices, 701 Prairie Hawk Drive in Castle Rock. The County’s LEPC provides a forum for emergency management agencies, first responders, industry members and the public to discuss and develop emergency plans. For more information visit www.dcsheriff.net

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Area gun store burglaries ‘not impulse crimes’ Recent theft in which 20 rifles were taken is one of many in recent months

HOW TO HELP The ATF is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in this year’s burglaries. Anyone with information can call the tip line at 1-800-ATF-GUNS, or Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP. They can also submit a tip at reportit.com or through the ATF’s “reportit” app.

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Thieves recently made off with 20 semiautomatic rifles from Warhorse Firearms of the Rockies in Littleton, the latest in a series of “smash-andgrab” burglaries at area gun stores in recent months. Three or four suspects broke a large window and climbed a staircase into the store, located on the second floor above Grand Prix Motorsports at 3105 W. County Line Road a little after 2 a.m. July 26, according to the Littleton Police Department. Investigators are looking for a dark two-door Honda with a black spoiler on the back. The rash of burglaries, which has included stores in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties, is part of a larger trend of gun thefts from dealers statewide, authorities say. More than 270 guns were stolen in 2016, up from 121 in 2015 and 56 in 2014, according to information provided by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The trend also is reflected nationwide, with 9,281 guns stolen from dealers across the country in 2016, up from 6,163 in 2015. The Denver-area burglaries are the

In one of numerous recent gun store burglaries in the area, firearms were stolen from the Triple J Armory at 311 E. County Line Road in Littleton in May. File photo No. 1 priority of investigators at the Denver field office of the ATF, said spokeswoman Lisa Meiman, adding that while it’s too early to say if the burglaries are a pattern or committed by the same group of people, there’s clearly thought behind them. “These are not impulse crimes,” Meiman said. “We’re seeing an uptick pattern that’s very concerning. Anywhere there’s a sizable urban area with a lot of gun stores, you’re seeing this upward trend in gun thefts.” Links to other crimes? An Aurora man, Eric Perez, 20,

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pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after his blood was found at the scene of a burglary at Colorado Gun Broker in south Jefferson County last year. Two of the stolen guns were found in his bedroom, and he was sentenced to six years in prison. Law enforcement agencies in Colorado have recovered 70 guns stolen from dealers since the beginning of 2017, Meiman said. One was recovered after a teenage boy allegedly shot another teenager with it in Edgewater in July. “We’ve seen a few turn up in crimes,” Meiman said. “Stolen guns are often bartered or traded for drugs, given to criminal friends and associates. Some are sold, but the vast majority are never seen again.” Besides the ATF, numerous agencies are working in close contact on the cases, said Littleton Police Department Division Chief Kim Ferber. “County sheriffs, city police, gun dealers — this is big for all of us,” Ferber said. “We’re looking at forensics, monitoring social media — we’re

working this a lot of different ways.” Ferber said there were burglaries at a gas station on Broadway and another store on Littleton Boulevard almost at the same time as the Warhorse burglary, though investigators aren’t sure if they’re related. Littleton police tried to stop a red Ford pickup in one of the burglaries, but it got away. The truck, listed as stolen from Aurora, had the license plate 764-ITS. Security ‘recommendations’ Gun dealers can help prevent thefts with robust security practices, Meiman said . “We tell our gun stores: the truly determined thieves are difficult to stop,” Meiman said. “But if you can slow them down, prevent them from getting in easy, prevent them from being able to obtain guns easily within the store, that makes all the difference. Criminals only have a couple minutes before they have to run out.” Warhorse Firearms managerTony Zajicek would not comment on the recent burglary at his shop or on the store’s security. The ATF, which licenses gun dealers, issues best practices guidelines for gun dealers but has no security requirements. The recommendations include securing all firearms after business hours, investing in motion-detecting camera systems and reinforcing all windows and frames. “They’re all recommendations,” Meiman said. “Insurance might have other thoughts.”

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CALM AFTER THE STORM

Chase Kohne examines a horse at a ranch near Castle Rock on July 8. Kohne, a Democrat and major in the United States Army, recently announced his campaign to unseat Republican Ken Buck in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. MEG BROWN

What do you see as the problem with Congress’ efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the people of CD4? “If Medicaid is reduced or removed, things like that are going to disproportionately hurt rural hospitals. Having to drive for two hours to get your appendix taken out in an emergency because there’s no hospital open anywhere near you, these are the issues that I believe matter to the voters in CD4. “I am for universal health care system for everyone, but one that includes insurance markets. The problem we have now with the ACA is that not enough healthy people are buying insurance. If you use car insurance as an example ... it’s competitive because everybody buys it, everyone has to buy it to drive on the road, then you spread out that inherent risk.”

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The Fourth District has been reliably Republican since 2010. What makes you think you can win there? “I grew up in a very small town. These towns on the eastern plains are a lot like the town I grew up in. I understand the lifestyle, and I work every day with large animals, with cows, with horses. These are the type of people who live in CD4. Even in the larger population centers like Parker, Castle Rock and Greeley, they’re bigger towns but they have a rural feel ... So I believe I can make a strong connection with these voters — better than a lawyer who went to Princeton.”

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How can the United States achieve energy independence and how will that affect Colorado’s economy? “OPEC and Saudi Arabia, these places control the price of a barrel of oil. When that price goes down a sufficient amount, Americans lose jobs. If we were to move toward the renewable energy of wind and solar, we have

What should the goal of the U.S. military be in the world? “We need to have the capability to respond to a peer-on-peer engagement. That would mean Russia, that would mean China... but at the same time we can’t just be building up to that... As far as our more low-density conflicts, those are the challenges. I believe our goal in Afghanistan should be building up the country and the army to where they can essentially hold the country... I think they’re there at this point... There’s been complete bases turned over to the Afghan army, and the Taliban tried to overrun them, and they’ve been able to effectively repel those attacks.”

deployment in Germany. Kohne recently sat down with Colorado Community Media to explain his campaign platform. As he has been doing since he began meeting citizens around the district, he began the conversation by discussing health care.

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complete 100 percent control over the supply, demand, input, flow-through, all of that ... I’m not saying we shift away from oil and gas completely ... But I really think that Colorado should aim for 50 percent renewable by 2025 ... Colorado can become a leader in the production of the equipment for these technologies.”

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Get ready to savor the Taste of Douglas County New this year are cooking demonstrations and craft beer presentations BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mike Boyle arrived to the newly opened Raising Cane’s chicken finger chain in Highlands Ranch shortly after 2:30 p.m. on a recent July afternoon. He’d missed the lunch rush but still there was a line both in the drivethru and inside at the counter. Boyle, as a restaurant-themed radio show host and co-organizer of the Taste of Douglas County, felt a duty to try the renowned chicken fingers. Especially, he said, after seeing Raising Cane’s listed as one of the top five fastest-growing food chains in the U.S. from a Business Insider article.

“Mmm, this is good,” he said after biting into the chicken with an audible crunch. A few minutes later, shaking his head and auspiciously holding up a chicken finger, Boyle seemed to reaffirm for himself: “This is good.” In-between the crunches and bites, Boyle dished about the upcoming Taste of Douglas County slated for Aug. 17, which he plans with Castle Rock restaurant owner John De Lay. Raising Cane’s arrived in town too late to make this year’s lineup, he said, but true to tradition, the 2017 event will offer a range of options — from casual to fine dining and spanning cuisines from Mexican to Italian to exclusively dessert venues. There is also a mix of restaurant chains and local establishments, such as Old Stone Church or De Lay’s Pegasus restaurant, both in Castle Rock. New this year is a craft beer demonstration, led by Castle Rock Beer Co., and cooking demonstrations.

The event started 15 years ago as a way to bring a food show to the area. Boyle and De Lay expected a crowd of about 1,000 people. Instead they got 2,500. This year they expect approximately 2,000 people and plan to cap attendance at 2,200. For that reason, they encourage those planning to attend to purchase tickets in advance, which run $10. Tickets at the door on Aug. 17 will cost $20 — the box offices opens at 5 p.m. For either price, Boyle promises people will get their fill. He has more than 40 restaurants and food service companies on this year’s roster. Those include El Meson Mexican restaurant, Black-eyed Pea, Old Chicago Pizza and Tap Room, Mama Lisa’s Little Italy and the B & B Café. For De Lay, bringing so many restaurants together year after year is one way to show support for the restaurant industry. “I am so proud of that,” he said. He also sees the event as a rare

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rates for older workers were consistently higher than comparable rates for all workers. Nevada, New Jersey and Washington had the greatest percent increase in fatal accident rates for older workers between 2006 and 2015. The three states with the biggest percent decrease were Hawaii, Oregon and Vermont. Eight states saw their overall workplace fatality rate drop, even as the rate for older workers increased: Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New York, Texas, Utah and Washington. In two states — North Dakota and Wisconsin — the trend was reversed; older worker accident rates got smaller while the accident rate overall increased. Zooming in to metropolitan areas, Las Vegas ran counter to the national trend. In 2006, the fatal accident rate among older workers in the Las Vegas metropolitan area was lower than the rate among all workers. But by 2015, the rate of deaths among older workers more than doubled even as the rate among all workers declined. Transportation accidents account for a large portion of fatal workplace incidents among both older workers and workers in general. In one such incident, Ruan Qiang Hua, 58, died last Nov. 21 from injuries suffered in a forklift accident at Good View Roofing and Building Supply warehouse, according to the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration. After a bag of mortar fell from the pallet, Qiang backed up and rolled off a ramp. The forklift tipped over and Qian was crushed when he jumped off. The agency fined the San Franciscobased company $62,320 for allegedly failing to ensure that forklift operators were competent and wore seat belts. The company is appealing the penalties, according to OSHA. Records show that Hua was not

IF YOU GO When: Thursday, Aug. 17 Where: Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock Tickets: $10 in advance, $20 at the door. The event center box office opens at 5 p.m. on Aug. 17. Children under 3 years old are free. Information: For more information on participating restaurants, event history and purchasing tickets, visit tasteofdouglascounty.com. opportunity for people to meet the owners and chefs of their favorites restaurants “face to face.” Ultimately, Boyle said, they hope a Taste of Douglas County offers people an escape from their busy lives. “This is an opportunity to break out of that,” Boyle said, “to find wonderful restaurants that you enjoy, to find restaurants you’ve wanted to try, maybe restaurants that you haven’t heard of.”

properly trained or certified as a forklift operator. Video of the incident showed he was not wearing his seat belt. Other video from the worksite showed that other forklift operators also had not used their seat belts and that the employer failed to install a curb along the sides of the ramp to prevent the lifts from running off the ramp. The company declined to comment for this story.

California numbers troubling In California, the 2015 rate of fatal accidents was 3.4 per 100,000 workers for older workers, 60 percent higher than the rate for all workers The AP analysis showed that older workers were involved in about a quarter of fatal workplace accidents related to fires and explosions from 2011 to 2015. In April 2014, Earle Robinson, 60, and other employees were doing maintenance work at Bryan Texas Utilities Power Plant, about 100 miles north of Houston, when there was a loud explosion. Workers called 911 and pleaded for help. “He’s in bad shape. He’s got a lot of facial burns,” according to a transcript of the 911 calls. “He’s got some pretty bad burns.” Robinson was taken to a hospital in Houston and died days later. The company declined to comment for this story. The year Robinson died, the fatality rate among older workers in Texas was 6.1 per 100,000 workers — 43 percent higher than the accident rate for all workers. The National Center for Productive Aging and Work is pushing for changes in the workplace to make it safer for older workers. “We advocate to make workplaces as age friendly as possible,” said co-director James Grosch. For example, increased lighting helps older workers whose eyesight has weakened with age. He said the center is emphasizing productive aging. “How people can be more productive,” he said. “How their wisdom can be leveraged in a workplace.”

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‘If you saw a boat, you were lucky’ 99-year-old British veteran gives his account of Dunkirk rescue

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Critics and historians alike have praised the Christopher Nolan motion picture “Dunkirk” for its inspiring and accurate account of an important moral victory in the early months of World War II, when civilian mariners were called upon to sail whatever boats were available across the English Channel to rescue approximately 340,000 British troops from certain capture or defeat in northern France. But John Carpenter didn’t need to see the blockbuster film to know what happened at Dunkirk in 1940. He was there. “It was chaos,” Carpenter said. “If you saw a boat, you were lucky.” Carpenter, 99, was a private in the 48th Regiment of the British Army and has lived in Parker for seven years. His daughter, Pat Cowan, moved to the United States after marrying a member of the United States Air Force in 1956, and in the 1970s Carpenter and his late wife came across the Atlantic Ocean to be with them. But at the outset of the war, he was stationed in the French town of Lille. When his commander learned that the German army was about to surround British forces, the captain gave carpenter an order he almost couldn’t believe. “He said `Get back to the beach as fast as you can,’ ” Carpenter said. “It was every man for himself.” His captain disappeared after giving the order, leaving Carpenter and his friend Wally to find their way from Lille to the beach at Dunkirk alone. Carpenter contends the film’s depiction of the evacuation was excellent, though it didn’t match his experience. When he and Wally eventually made it to the waterfront, there was no dock and no officers to direct troops to ships. “Every man was all pushing and shoving,” Carpenter said. “We lost a lot of men, young boys really, all 20 and 21… The boys were just on their own.” As he and Wally sat against a sand dune, resigned that they would be killed by a sniper’s bullet or one of the German Messerschmitt planes strafing the beach, they were surprised to see help on the way. “It was a shock to me, because I said `that is a pleasure boat coming in,’ ” he said. “Then I was made to understand there were a lot of small boats coming.” Unable to swim, Carpenter was pulled onto the steamer, where dozens of other men lay trembling with cold and fear. German planes attacked the boats, including Carpenter’s, but he felt safe when the boat’s captain brought the men a cup of tea. Upon his return to England, Carpenter and many other Dunkirk survivors were discharged with what would now be referred to as posttraumatic stress disorder. But he couldn’t sit out the war, so he joined the American Red Cross, crossing the

Saturday, August 19 John Carpenter, 99, holds court in his Parker apartment and recounts his experiences in World War II. Carpenter was initially reluctant to see the film “Dunkirk,” which recounts a massive rescue of British troops at the outset of World War II, which he survived, but afterward said the movie was “excellent.” TOM SKELLEY

Recycle old electronics, shred documents, and donate gently used clothing and shoes Join us on Saturday, August 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive in Parker. Recycle these items for free. Donate gently used clothing and shoes.

Accepted items: • Three file boxes or kitchen-sized trash bags per person for paper shredding. • All household electronics that plug into a wall, including televisions.

Items NOT Accepted: • Large home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, etc. • Toys or books. A photo shows the young Private Christopher John Carpenter of 48th Regiment of the British Army, taken near the beginning of World War II. Carpenter survived the Dunkirk rescue and served in the American Red Cross after being honorably discharged from the British Army. COURTESY PHOTOY English Channel to transport wounded soldiers to safety. After the Allied victory, Carpenter largely put the war, and the events at Dunkirk, out of his mind. Though there was one reunion, by chance, on a London sidewalk, that he cherishes. “He looked at me and said `Carpenter!’ ” It was Capt. Wright, the officer who gave him the evacuation order in Lille and promptly disappeared. “I went to salute him,” he said. Wright grabbed Carpenter’s arm to prevent the salute and embraced his former private. “He got hold of me and said `Good boy, you got out alive.’ ”

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QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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Some conversations really are a matter of life and death

don’t know about Hannah Baker, the fictional character in “13 Reasons Why.” I just now read about the Netflix series and why there has been a huge spike in searches for “suicide.” The series was a success, and even though Baker ended her life, she is returning for the sequel. I no longer underestimate the profit motive in some of us. Am I qualified to make informed remarks about suicide? Absolutely not, but it has crossed my mind: I think it should, just like a lot of other challenging subjects we all contemplate in life. But I know that there is a World Suicide Prevention Day, a National Suicide Prevention Week, and a Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Month. I don’t get it. It seems to me that it should be year-around. But we do like to compartmentalize some things, like Mother’s Day. Mother’s damn day is three hundred and sixty-five. The possible causes of suicide I will leave to scholars, but I know depression is one of them. Things (people) constantly depress me, but I do not have chronic depression. I know people who do, and when it takes over, the outcome can be tragic. What makes life worth living? And what makes life worth dying? Again, I am underqualified. But if I were a teenager right now, and knew what was going on here and in the world, I might need all the help

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or most gardeners, the biggest gardening challenge in Colorado is finding plant materials that are adapted to the state’s droughts, clay or alkaline soils, unseasonal snows and EXTENSION winds. Native plants are UPDATE excellent choices because they are naturally adapted to these challenging conditions says Barbara Doe Fahey, natural resources agent, Jefferson County Extension agent and founder Sheila G. Kelley of the trademarked Native Plant Master program. Natives offer gardeners and designers the opportunity to create a colorful addition to their landscape that is durable and requires less water and maintenance. The trick to saving money and time with these plants is to put them in conditions as close to their natural habitat as possible, making sure there is room for future growth. For example, planting the native ponderosa pine on a property in the foothills where they occur naturally will be a sustainable choice because once established, the pine will need no additional water. However, if the native Colorado blue spruce is planted on a

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property on the high plains where it doesn’t occur in nature, it will require additional water and care throughout its life. With native wildlife and pollinators being significantly reduced in our neighborhoods, the natives provide habitats for wildlife and pollinators. Many people enjoy attracting such Colorado icons as hummingbirds, bees and butterflies to their garden. Besides being beautiful, native birds and insects play the critical role of pollination in native ecosystems. By providing habitat for native pollinators, gardeners are supporting the natural landscapes that are a big reason many residents love our state. According to Irene Shonle, CSU Extension native plant expert, “To support a range of these flying beauties, plant a variety of native plants across many families like sunflowers, parsley and other herbs, milkweed, willow, etc.” Contact the Elbert County Extension Master Gardeners at 303-621-3162 for a list of plants that will support pollinators. Elbert County Extension is a cooperative effort between CSU Extension and Elbert County government. Sheila G. Kelley is the Colorado State University extension director for Elbert County. She can be reached at sheila.kelley@ colostate.edu.

I could find. And all of the help that could find me. The country has never been more divided, and it gets more so all the time. An 11-day White House communications director said things, on record, that were so vile they had to be bleeped when they were reported. Almost daily, some segment of the population is undermined or denunciated. For example, the LGBT community. Maybe Baker was jilted. Overweight? Not pretty enough? How we are treated and mistreated by others when we are young

To get a smart start, begin with the beginning in mind

t’s not where you start, it is where you finish that counts.” Zig Ziglar

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“Begin with the end in mind.” - Dr. Stephen Covey

These have been two of my own personal “Go To” quotes for many years. These were quick hitting powerful reminders that helped me shape my goals Michael Norton and to define success of the opportunities and projects I was involved in at the time. Basically, knowing what success looks like before we even begin. As I have been speaking with different groups of people and individuals recently, it has become increasingly apparent that too many of us do not even know or understand what success looks like in the future or what they are hoping to accomplish in the near term, let alone down the road. Now before the Ziglar and Covey fans reading this column shout heresy, you should remember that one of Mr. Ziglar’s other quotes is this, “People who never take step one, can never take step two.” At

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first glance, these quotes may seem to contradict one another, but they really do not. The truth is that they complement each other quite nicely. Let’s think about this for a minute. It is awesome to have a vision for the future, I highly encourage it. What I am hearing from some of you is that the world is changing so much and with such frequency that it is hard to think about goals and future plans. As difficult as it is for some of us, this may still be short-sighted thinking. Maybe we can agree that it is important to have all; short-term goals, mid-range goals, and longterm goals. Before we can set any of our goals, long or short, we do at least have to know what we hope to accomplish at any level. The excuse or cop-out is thinking that it’s OK to justify, explain, or defend the position of, “I don’t know what it is that I want to be or do in this life.” So now we go full circle, do we start with the end in mind or do we begin with the beginning in mind? You may already have your own system for this, but if you don’t I would suggest looking at all three types of goals and write down only one thing in each area. Simply fill in the blank: My one

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Energy drinks can pose health risks, and are sometimes deadly

nergy drinks are popular, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. They may even be deadly for some. There are many things to consider GUEST before consuming COLUMN an energy drink. Known for their high caffeine levels, energy drinks also contain other additives that tout “energy production,” yet these ingredients haven’t been tested for safety or efficacy. Caffeine remains Leticia A. Shea the only ingredient proven to have stimulant effects. These additives are touted as helping with “energy production,” but this is a marketing gimmick. One ingredient that’s promoted for boosting energy is guarana, a plant whose seeds contain caffeine. When a product lists both caffeine and guarana on its label, the producer is saying it contains caffeine from multiple sources. Additionally, these caffeine sources may interact with other ingredients, exacerbating their

potency. The concerns associated with energy drinks are real and documented. Adverse effects vary from minor heart palpitations to death. A common side effect is becoming jittery, but caffeine in high doses affects the entire body, causing agitation, anxiety, dizziness, headache, insomnia, irritability, muscle twitching, restlessness, raised blood pressure, heart palpitations, decreased insulin sensitivity, heartburn and an increased risk for osteoporosis. It also may affect fertility in men. Each of us metabolizes caffeine differently, depending on our genetic makeup. An enzyme in the liver called CYP1A2 oversees how caffeine is metabolized, but genetic variations of this enzyme means some individuals are able to metabolize caffeine faster than others. Those who metabolize caffeine slower experience a higher exposure to caffeine. Thus, 200 milligrams of caffeine might not affect some individuals while greatly affecting others. This genetic variation is not rare. Caffeine at doses considered “nontoxic” could be toxic for anyone depending on their genetic makeup and other health considerations. The

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first step. And when we do, steps two, three, four, and more will follow. So how about you? Do you know how to get started and are already well on your way to achieving your hopes and dreams? Or are you in the place where you need to start with that first step? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can begin with the beginning in mind, it really will be a better than good day.

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short-term goal is ______. My one mid-range goal is ______. My one long-term goal is _______. Really, do not overcomplicate this, just think of one thing for each level of your goals. And if we want to get even more specific, my immediate goal is _______. It is a pity if we are lost or get lost in the blur of a fuzzy future because we may never take step one. All we need is one little thought that we can build upon. Just a seed of an idea that motivates us enough to take only the

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can mean everything. Actor George Sanders left three suicides notes, but only one of them gets quoted. “Dear World, I am leaving because I am bored. I feel I have lived long enough. I am leaving you with your worries in this sweet cesspool. Good luck.” In the film “Wonder Boys,” Toby Maguire’s character recites all of Hollywood’s suicides, including Sanders’, by cause, in alphabetical order. Suicides have been featured in films for as long as there have been films. One, “The Children’s Hour,” was very controversial for its time (1961), because it focuses on two women who run a girls’ school who are accused of being lovers. One of the women commits suicide.

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.

In 2015, California became the fifth state to allow physician-assisted suicide. I had a friend who often asked me to take her to Oregon. Oregon was the first to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. None of the five makes provisions for disconnected youth. It’s a good thing. Aren’t we all disconnected at one time or another, especially in high school? My own circumstances — single, older, retired male — are ripe for checking out, too. I have no plans. Many of us find comfort in faith, and then read about some faiths being targeted by graffiti, desecrations and violence. What would I say to my son or daughter about suicide? Perhaps nothing. I would listen first. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

general recommendation for healthy adults and non-pregnant women is not to exceed 400 milligrams of caffeine daily (again, doses below 400 milligrams may be harmful for some). There is no simple test to determine your genetic makeup, so it’s important to pay attention to how your body responds to caffeine. Keep in mind you may be ingesting caffeine throughout the day, such as in your morning coffee and lunchtime soda, in addition to that found in the energy drink. We need to be mindful of how much caffeine we put into our bodies. It’s simply not healthy to overburden our bodies with high doses of daily caffeine. Additionally, some prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and some dietary supplements, have caffeine or additional stimulants. Many supplements that claim to boost energy or help with weight loss have stimulants that can lead to dangerous outcomes

when taken with caffeine. Case reports of otherwise healthy individuals having consumed dietary supplements with stimulants have reported events from strokes to sudden cardiac death. It’s dangerous to consume these stimulants at rest but even more so if consumption is prior to or during physical activity. Stimulants should not be used when working out. The cardiac risk outweighs any perceived benefit. How badly do you need an energy boost? Before you take a sip of an energy drink, consider the risks it poses to your health. Assess how much caffeine you already have circulating in your body from various food, drink and medication sources and whether this addition will overload it. I recommend not consuming energy drinks at all. Rather, stay hydrated SEE SHEA, P21

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LIFE

faith

sports

Team members and opponents gather together to pray before a soccer game at Red Rocks Church’s sports ministry tournament.

Athletes seek a greater purpose through community, sportsmanship and athleticism

TO LEARN MORE • Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Colorado, www.fcacolorado.org • Red Rocks Sports, redrockssports.com • Christian Cycling, christiancycling.com yard games and many other sporting leagues are held throughout the year. People may be intimidated by going to a church service, Carey said, but they feel more comfortable meeting people and learning about God through a sports team. “Sports help to break down a lot of barriers,” he said. “When it comes to sports, people can instantly connect and build trust and credibility with each other.”

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ravis Carey, sports director at Red Rocks Church, will tell you that athletics have greatly improved his life. He met his wife while on a Red Rocks Church sporting team team and has grown lasting friendships through various other athletic ventures. Most importantly, his Christian faith has grown through his sports participation. “Your body is a temple; it is where the Holy Spirit is,” Carey, 32, said. “What we do with our bodies is a form of worshipping God. Sports play a huge role in that because it is maintaining the house.” Carey is not alone in his pairing of sports and faith. Young, old, beginner and experienced athletes alike have found a deeper faith through their favorite sports, which are being used more and more by churches, school and club organizations as a medium to building a stronger spiritual life. Here are a few examples. Sports ministry through church Red Rocks Church, which has campuses in Littleton, Arvada, Lakewood and Evergreen, is home to a large sports

A volleyball player serves the ball during Red Rocks Church sports ministry’s volleyball tournament. Pairing faith and sport is a large ministry at Red Rocks Church. COURTESY PHOTO ministry. The church uses its competitive and noncompetitive athletic teams to build community. “We believe that it is a part of making the kingdom more crowded,” Carey said. “There are a lot of people who speak the universal language of sport.” Last year, more than 3,000 people participated in the various teams. Basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, back-

Sports ministry through school sports Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization that creates a community for coaches and athletes to come together in their faith. “Personally, as a former athlete, I found my identity in my performance on the field,” said Seth Olsen, the Denver metro south director at Fellowship of Christian Athletes. “When I came to know Jesus, I learned that it’s not about my performance, rather it’s about His performance on the cross.” FCA is found in junior high schools, high schools and college campuses across 47 countries, according to its website. More than 12,500 certified groups are led by students and coaches involved in pairing faith with a passion for sports. Chapters are active across Colorado, with groups in Douglas, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Boulder counties.

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The organization teaches athletes how to play sports and use them as a common ground to witness to other team members and even opponents, Olson said. “Christianity is not about religion,” Olsen said. “It’s about a relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian, I’m not pursuing Jesus as a lucky rabbit’s foot to help me play better or win the big game. I’m pursuing Jesus because of His great love for me demonstrated by dying on the cross for my sins. I’m pursuing Him because He’s the author and director of my life.” Sports ministry through clubs Christian Cycling is a worldwide organization that meets in smaller “spokes” in different areas around the globe. According to Cody Newcome, head of the Colorado spoke, most of the members in Colorado, approximately 100 cyclists, live around Highlands Ranch. It is important for members of the spoke to demonstrate good sportsmanship, Newcome said. “We, together, can be a testimony and a light to everybody else,” Newcome said. “We want to be loving, kind and helpful to show people what we believe in through our actions.” The cyclists do more than ride with good sportsmanship — they have a passion for volunteering. Some members volunteer to build bikes to give to underprivileged youth and others teach youth with disabilities how to ride bicycles. “We ride for the Lord,” Newcome said. “Being able to ride and enjoy God’s creation is a huge blessing.”

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Boots, barrels, beers and bulls Xtreme Bulls kicks off Douglas County Fair and Rodeo BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo got off to a rollicking start as nearly 40 professional cowboys came to the fairground arena in Castle Rock for the Xtreme Bulls competition, to compete for cash prizes and applause from the fired-up crowd that filled the bleachers. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association returned Aug. 3, bringing the requisite cowboys, clowns and calamity to get the county’s big weekend off to an exciting start. Rodeo clown and barrel man Ronnie Hodges kept the crowd laughing as competitors held on to their bouncing, bucking and bruising bulls. Mutton busting and a slapstick barrel race, overseen by Hodges, kept the energy up during breaks in the action. Hodges and announcer Bob Edmunds encouraged the crowd to enjoy a Coors, or two, and to welcome riders from out of state. The audience obliged, though they saved their biggest applause for Colorado cowboys like Eaton native Dillon James Tyner. Tyner earned the top spot, scoring 84.5 and earning $4,540 in cash for his ride on his bull, Summit Pro Rodeo’s “Road Trip.” Rylan Wright of Utah and Jordan Spears of California tied for second, walking away with $3,234 each, and Iowa’s Freeman Yoder, the evening’s early leader, scored a 76.5 to win $2,058.

A dummy steer offers up miniature lassos for youngsters trying their hand at roping in the Fan Zone during the Xtreme Bulls competition at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.

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Dillon James Tyner catches some air on his bull Road Trip during the Xtreme Bulls competition on Aug. 3. Tyner won the competition with a score of 84.5 and took home $4,540. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY

Kasen Jachetta, 4, gets a roping lesson from Zach Wyatt after the Xtreme Bulls rodeo event at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo on Aug. 3. The fairground arena hosted the competition, accented by a truck giveaway and rodeo royalty from around the United States.

Cordell Curtis of Monte Vista, Colorado, prepares to land after a ride on his bull for the night, Shenanigans. More than $13,000 was awarded to the winning riders at the event.

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Lone Tree Symphony to hold auditions for multiple parts

he recently renovated Lone Tree Hub (former Lone Tree Library) was filled with music on July 27, as the Lone Tree Symphony held an SONYA’S “Open Symphony” event, where musiSAMPLER cians are invited to come and play with the orchestra. More than 80 from across the state participated, including percussionist Amelia Webster of Highlands Ranch, who looks forward to Sonya Ellingboe auditioning. The orchestra will audition for violin, viola, bass, fourth horn, percussion on Aug. 12. If interested, contact personnel director Gary L Wilhelm, GJAZZworks@comcast.net, or visit the website: lonetreesymphony.org. Author! Wendy Terrien, Young Adult author of “The Rampart Grounds,” will appear from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 16 at Tattered Cover Aspen Grove to promote her two new titles: “The Clan Calling” and “The Governor’s League.” They follow two characters from her first book. She will join a panel of authors who talk about their work: Sharmon Baker, Stephanie Reisner, Collen

on Saturdays and Sundays through October. Admission: $5 adult, free 12 and under. 303-839-1671, TesoroCulturalCenter.org. More authors Denver Author Peter Heller will appear at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, to read from and discuss his new book, “Celine,” about a private eye who reunites families — based partly on his mother’s life. Tattered Cover will have books available for sale and signing. Also, Castle Rock Library, 100 Wilcox St., will host a Local Authors Showcase at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Ten writers will talk about their books.

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More auditions Colorado Wind Ensemble will hold auditions at 5 p.m. Aug 29 for regular musicians: baritone sax, trumpet, horn; and alternates: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, piano, string bass, harp. Notify of interest by Aug. 11. Go to coloradowindensemble.org.

Tesoro “Living History” is Tesoro Cultural Center’s theme at The Fort restaurant in Morrison on Aug. 11-13 (artist Gary Monaco) and 18-20 (artists Juan Lopez and David Hoth) in the summer series of family-oriented weekend celebrations that run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hudson Gardens doubles Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, on Aug. 19, and Kool and the Gang will play on Aug. 20, bringing a festive finish to Western Welcome Week. Tickets: altitudetickets.com.

Percussionist Amelia Webster, from Highlands Ranch, enjoyed playing with the Lone Tree Symphony at the Open Symphony concert on July 27 and plans to audition for a spot with the orchestra. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LTSO

Dance Colorado Ballet will perform its annual “Evening Under the Stars” with excerpts from upcoming and past productions, at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, kicking off the next season in an informal way. Tickets: $15 to $44, arvadacenter.org. New venue Arapahoe Philharmonic has announced a new venue: the Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood Campus, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. The season starts on Sept. 16, with Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1” and “Four Last Songs” by Strauss. Tickets: arapahoephil.org, 303-781-1892. Parade of Homes The 2017 Parade of Homes opens Aug. 10 and runs to Sept. 4 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Locations of 66 new model and custom homes by 20 builders are throughout the metro area: Visit paradeofhomesdenver.com. Benefit comedy Stephanie Miller’s “Sexy Liberal Resistance Tour” plays its political comedy routines at the Newman Center at the University of Denver on Aug. 19, in a first Colorado visit — as a benefit for Planned Parenthood. Tickets: the Newman Center Box Office, newmancenterpresents.com, 303-871-7720.

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CURTAIN TIME Amazing coat “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” plays through Aug. 19 at BDT Stage (was Boulder Dinner Theatre), 5501 E. Arapahoe, Boulder. A 40th Anniversary repeat of the opening production for this long-running theater, with performances Wednesdays through Sundays at various times, matinees and evenings. For tickets and information: 303-449-6000, BDTStage.com. Good family fare. Mountain theater Creede Repertory Theatre, known for its very professional performances, continues into mid-September: “Talley’s Folly” (Pulitzer Prize); “General Store” (a new play). Information and tickets: creederep.org or 719-6582540. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, 800 Grand Ave. in Grand Lake, plays through late August: “Mama Mia,” “Newsies,” “West Side Story.” In September, “Almost Heaven” plays almost daily. Go to rockymountainrep.com, 970-627-3421. Prince Charming “Cinderella: The Slipper and the Rose” is the regional premiere of a musical by the Sherman Brothers (Disney’s songwriting team) about a couple in love at the Colorado Candlelight dinner theater in Johnstown. Sarah Gover and Matt LaFontaine (a recent Henry Award winner) play the lead parts, with Tom Mullin and Annie Dwyer as King and Fairy Godmother. Plays: evenings, Thursdays, Fridays Saturdays; matinees, Saturdays, Sundays. Dinner and show tickets, $52.95$62.95; children $29.50. 970-7443747, ColoradoCandlelight.com. The theatre is at 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown (exit I-25 at 254, just south of Johnson’s Corner). Family complications “August Osage County” by Tracy Letts, a Pulitzer Prize winner, opens Sept 1 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Director is Bernie Cardell. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303856-7830, vintagetheatre.com. More family issues “Appropriate” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, about race, family and the possibility of history staying in the past, plays Sept. 2 to Oct. 14 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Go to curioustheatre.org. Miranda’s first musical “In the Heights” by Lin Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”) plays Sept. 8 to Oct. 8 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Set in New York’s Washington Heights. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Go to townhallartscenter.org, 303-794-2747, ext. 5.

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Castle Rock Band recalls days of ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Concert marks 100 years since death of iconic American showman

IF YOU GO The Castle Rock Band will perform music from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Miller Park Amphitheater. Miller Park is at 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Admission is free.

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In commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s death, the Castle Rock Band, directed by history buff Andy Goodger, will present seldom-performed arrangements of band music once played internationally by Cody’s Wild West Cowboy Band. (Posters and historic photos of the entertainers are plentiful online.) The community band’s free concert at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 will be its first appearance in Castle Rock’s new Miller Park Amphitheater. The Wild West Show’s cast of 1,200 included sharpshooters (Annie Oakley and Frank Butler) and Native Americans, including Chief Sitting Bull, as well as musicians, when it played across America and Europe to large crowds from 1883 to 1913 — resulting in a desire among many in the audiences to visit the romanticized American West. Castle Rock Band musician and cofounder Kent Brandeberry, who has

Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show traveled in Europe with more than 1,000 cowboys, sharpshooters, Native Americans, bison, horses and other animals. This poster, one of many, attracted hundreds of audience members to the shows. COURTESY IMAGE a special interest in the period and Cowboy Band’s work, gained access to original music the band used. The band even had its own arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” before it became our national anthem in 1931. Brandeberry did his postgraduate

study at the University of Wyoming. He contacted an acquaintance in Powell, Wyoming, who had uncovered originals in the basement of the National Archives, according to band publicist Erica Stull. Photocopies allowed the band to step back in time and perform songs

The band of volunteer musicians welcomes new members. See castlerockband.org. n P 1 as they were played at the turn of t the 20th century. D Among the Wild West Band’s livewire arrangements, the Castle Rock “ Band will play Handel’s “See, the p Conquering Hero Comes,” which o was Buffalo Bill’s entry music. Close v your eyes and imagine the Grand a Entry parade ... f Also on the program: “The Color p Guard March” by T.H. Rollinson; a “Sweeney’s Cavalcade March,” by W. Paris Chambers; “Wyoming Days,” o by K. L. King; “Tenting on the Old i Campground,” by W. S. Ripley; and h “Buffalo Bill’s Farewell,” by Cowboy Band director William Sweeney. p Stull said that while individual c scores exist for instrumental parts, y there’s no conductor’s score, so Goodger is working from the trums pet part to produce this very special a concert. e a D

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‘They should expect a party’ Smash Mouth set to rock the Discovery Park stage Aug. 19

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Alternative rock aficionados are no doubt marking their calendars for Parker Arts’ first concert of the 201718 season, as Smash Mouth is slated to bring its style of rock ‘n’ roll to the Discovery Park stage on Aug. 19. Twenty years after its debut album “Fush Yu Mang,” the band is preparing to release a package of the original album and a semi-acoustic version of the LP. Paul Delisle, bassist and founding member of the band from San Jose, California, recently published “Walkin’ on the Sun,” an autobiography of the band’s career. “We’re forever touring, we’re always on the road,” Delisle said. “We’re looking forward to coming to Colorado and having a good time.” The band will take a different approach to this tour, playing smaller clubs and parks than they have in years past, a good fit for the park. “We decided to try a stripped-down, semi-acoustic kind of event. We really enjoy it. It gives us the chance to engage with the fans and the crowd and the crowd seems to really dig it,” Delisle said. The audience “should expect a party. We like to bring a lot of energy. It’s not going to be a sit-down fest, that’s for sure.” Now veterans of the music industry with a string of hits like “All-Star,”

Smash Mouth will kick off the Parker Arts 2017-2018 season with a performance at Discovery Park on Aug. 19. COURTESY PHOTO “Then the Morning Comes” and “Walkin’ on the Sun,” Delisle said the band is looking forward to playing with bands the members listened to as kids, as well as looking ahead. “One of the shows we’re playing is with The Romantics, and they’re celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band this year,” Delisle said. “That kind of gives us hope we can make it another 20 years.”

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800-733-2773 AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area. Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org. Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 SEE VOLUNTEERS, P20

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Pool halls have felt changes Old images don’t match reality in 21st century BY JIM BENTON| JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ecades ago, pool halls were identified as a place for men to escape for smoking, drinking, betting and fighting. Perception was reality. Denver-area people involved in the pool — or pocket billiards — industry say times have changed. Women and youths are starting to play more. Leagues and tournaments are becoming more popular. And a handicap system allows less-skilled folks to compete with elite players. While alcohol and wagering still can be found in pool halls, many facilities are intent on emphasizing the game itself. “The game has evolved and it is very popular, especially since we haven’t had a (pool-themed) movie out lately,” said Melissa Little, a professional player from Denver with the nickname Viper. “‘The Color of Money’ really sparked a lot of interest. We need a new movie out. That one is kind of outdated and doesn’t connect with the new millennium.” In 1961, Paul Newman starred in the movie, “The Hustler,” which delivered attention to pool, but the interest declined until Newman and Tom Cruise gave the game a boost with the 1986 movie “The Color of Money.” While Hollywood hasn’t delivered another recent big break, SEE BILLIARDS, P19

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FUN FACTS The Billiards Congress of America has put together some fun facts about the game of pool on its website, bcapool.com. Here are some of those: • Billiards champions have the highest average age of any sport at 35.6 years. • Tom Cruise did his own trick shots in the ﬁlm “The Color of Money,” except for

one where he had to jump two balls to sink a third. Director Martin Scorsese wanted Cruise to learn the shot, but it would have taken him two days to learn and the stalled production would have cost thousands of dollars. So the shot was done by professional Mike Sigel. • The first coin-operated billiards table was patented in 1902 and cost a

penny to play. • Most chalk used today is made of ﬁne abrasives and does not contain a speck of chalk. • In A.D. 1765, the ﬁrst billiards room was built in England. Played there was One-Pocket, which was a table with one pocket and four balls.

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the internet is having an impact. Greg Kingsbury, manager of Mile High Billiards, 11651 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, noted that there’s no smoking and less gambling in today’s pool halls. You’re more likely to find a player holding a smartphone than a cigarette or a

wad of cash. “There used to be a tendency that there was more hustling,” he said. “Nowdays, there’s not a much hustling because the information around is exchanged so freely. You know who the good players are. You can just get on the internet and see who anybody is.” One place that attracts top talent is Rocky Mountain Billiards Training Center, 4111 S. Natches Court in Sheridan.

CLUBS Ongoing AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org. Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www. affordablecollegesonline.org/womensguide-paying-for-college/. Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.

castlerockbridge.com. Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Simla Library. All skill levels and ages welcome. Call 719-541-2573. Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303814-3479. Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/ posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elbert Game Night: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Board and card games for all ages. Call 303-648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the regular business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.

“All the best players in town pretty much come to train before they go to pro events,” owner Dave Hughes said. “My place is just about pool. There is no alcohol and no pinball machines ... It’s all about training and equipment. “I have all the guys you would call hustlers and they all come to my place and play one another. I have leagues but mine are advanced games with advanced players.”

Felt Billiards, 101 W. Floyd Ave. in Englewood, has 23 pool tables and a bar, restaurant and arcade. It accepts pool players of all ages. “We get new people every day,” general manager Audra Wasson said. “We have some great players here. We’ve had up to 32 kids in here for a junior tournament. We had a young kid who is a 7-year-old playing (a game) with his dad in a league. He brings a little stool to stand on.”

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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 www.adv4children.org. Douglas/Elbert Task Force Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective

August 10, 2017A volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org. Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises. Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.). Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse. Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn. com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment ap-

Peck and Talk (P&T) A deaf retired soldier in Lone Tree needs $100,000 to complete the design of ‘Peck and Talk’, build a prototype, and sell it to people who cannot hear or speak. There are 40 million of us in North America. We hope to keep the onetime wholesale price of this electronic device to less than $90, sold through all the mail catalogs. There are only 4 of us handling this activity and none of us accepts a salary. All the money goes to travel (to find parts) and buying those parts to make P&T. Questions? Call me (Richard Braden) at (303)736-8604 or email rbraden007@gmail.com

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plication and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.” Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Neighbor Network Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org. Parker Senior Center Provides services to local seniors. Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors

to the center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more. Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370. PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Red Cross Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 Sunset Hospice Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc. Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton. Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising. Requirements: Volunteers who help with lessons must be at least 14 years old and attend a three-hour training session. Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc. org. Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth. Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week. Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org.

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Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. Hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages. Kiowa Creek Food Pantry is a distribution site for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low income individuals/families that qualify. We also distribute low income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry for more information at 303-621-2376, or come by from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; we are located in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa.

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during exercise and keep your energy levels up by maintaining an active life and eating meals that provide nutritional support without leading to blood-sugar crashes. Being active increases one’s energy, and low-sugar meals provide us with energy without experiencing sugar-related crashes. Additionally, high sugar intake leads us to crave more sugar. Meals high in vegetables and lean protein are a sure bet for providing energy that’s natural and

Leticia A. Shea, Pharm.D., is a Regis University School of Pharmacy associate professor who has performed research on energy drinks and other products containing caffeine and stimulants. Cultivate Health partners with area residents and nonprofit groups to promote the health and social connectivity of those who live near Regis. For more information about the Regis University School of Pharmacy or Cultivate Health, visit www.regis. edu.

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‘Get out here once a week and sweat’ Fieldhouse inline hockey league serves up excitement, hold the ice BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

C.J. Piz, left, skates past Mike Dalonski during an inline hockey game as referee Emily Redgate looks on at the Parker Fieldhouse on July 31. Checking is officially prohibited in the league, though physicality is still a part of the game. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY

Players’ inline skates, more colorful than their icy counterparts, stand poised for the drop of the puck during a face off.

Ron Firman of the team Dragonfly moves the puck up the rink as C.J. Piz watches the defensive zone on July 31. Dragonfly lost the game to Twine Time Hockey by a score of 7-5. A goalie at the Monday night inline hockey league at the Parker Fieldhouse gives the referee a smile, and the puck, after making a save.

When people think of hockey they typically picture Canadians, players with missing teeth and, of course, ice. But skaters at the Parker Fieldhouse’s inline hockey league don’t resemble those stereotypes, though they may be as feisty as icebound players. “They get ornery,” says Debbie Rickard, Fieldhouse employee of eight years who keeps score, and keeps track of the penalty clock. “Some of them are more ornery than others.” The fieldhouse hosts 10-game seasons for men’s and coed leagues throughout the year, offering all the speed, energy and competition of hockey without the ice. Teams play four-on-four and there are no stoppages in play for icing or offsides, which suits Evan Meredith just fine. “It’s more open, there’s more room … There’s more time for stick handling and stuff like that,” says Meredith, who’s played at the fieldhouse rink for almost 10 years. “It’s a lot of fun, to get out here once a week and sweat a little bit.” For more information on the leagues, visit the Parker Recreation Department website at parkerrec.com/1145/InlineHockey.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with Elbert County, Colorado (the “County”), Service Plans (individually a “Service Plan” and, collectively, the “Service Plans”) for the following proposed special districts: a. Independence Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (individually, a “Metro District” and, collectively, the “Metro Districts”); b. Independence Overlay Metropolitan District (the “Overlay District”); and c. Independence Water & Sanitation District (the sentencing; the inmate is then schedSeeking parole “W & S District”). Collectively, the Metro Districts, Overlay District and the W & Suled Districtfor a parole hearing. State lawmakers inthe2016 ordered may be referred to as the “Districts,” and indicorrections officials toascreate a providually a “District.” The Service Plans are now sentenced on file in the offices of the County Com-sentences Long gram for offenders to life munity and Development Services, 215 The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Comanche Kiowa, Colorado 80117, terms as juveniles, with Street, or without (303) 621-3136, and are available for public inin late May that extra-long sentences parole. Those inmates could joinwas the spection. The application filed by Bluegreen Investments, for the the Disjuvenile offenders don’t violate program after serving 20 LLC years orcreation of for tricts pursuant to the current Elbert County the federal decision that inmates 25 years if convicted of first-degree Zoning Regulations.

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In light of Supreme Court decisions banning life without parole for juvenile offenders, dozens of Colorado prisoners who committed crimes as minors could be eligible for release, but only one has been freed. It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court made retroactive its 2012 ban on such sentences. Many states are grappling with the issue. Here’s a look at the situation in Colorado. How many cases? Colorado ended life-without-parole

sentences for juveniles in 2006 but had 48 offenders sentenced between 1990 and 2006, when the term was an option. The state Department of Corrections says four have been resentenced, and one has been paroled. None has been resentenced to life without parole. “We are aware of four or five othmust have a meaningful opportunity murder. Upon completion, offenders ers that are potentially coming up for NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the of County will hold pub- release. toa seek could be eligibleBoard to apply toCommissioners the parole resentencing soon,” Mark Fairbairn, hearing starting at 6:00 p.m., or soon therehas nearly three dozen board; release islic up to governor. spokesman for the Colorado Departafter, on the Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Colorado (such public explains hearing may be continued to 6:00inmates p.m. on who committed crimes as Fairbairn further that in ment of Corrections, said in a stateWednesday, September 6, 2017, and, if necesthe cases affected by further thesecontinued Supreme ment. juveniles and who are serving virtual sary, to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2017, in the discretion Court rulings, the Department The prisoners still have life sentences life sentences of 50 years or more, of the Board of County of Commissioners). Hearings will the be conducted at the Elbert County FairCorrections contacts inmate’s — just with the possibility of parole. The Denver Post has reported . Some grounds, 95 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado, or prison for a review earned They generally aren’t eligible for that of these sentences mean an inmate is such of other time and time, place as these hearings mayoriginal be adjourned, for the Public Notice dating back to the date ofpurpose of consideruntil they’ve served 40 years. likely to die in prison. ing the adequacy of the Service Plans and to STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF ELBERT

form a basis for a resolution approving, disapproving or conditionally approving the Service Plans for each of the respective Districts.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The proposed Districts’ boundaries, upon full build-out, are generally described as comprisIN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF ing in the aggregate approximately one thouINDEPENDENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT sand and eleven and ninety-five-hundredths of NOS. 1-4, INDEPENDENCE OVERLAY one (1,011.95) acres and are generally located METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND in Sections 14 and 15, Township 7 South, INDEPENDENCE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF ELBERT, Range 65 West of the Principal Meridian, comCOLORADO prising the Independence Subdivision, located the report found. Auditors determined that Connect for contracts, BY JAMES ANDERSON exchange known as Connect for Health entirely within the boundaries of the County and Auditors did urge exchange staff to Health will have $19 million in hand in Colorado , which launched in 2013 and ASSOCIATED PRESS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there as shown on the map of the proposed Districts has been filed with Elbert County, Colorado (the that are a part of each respective Service Plan. more closely document any changes 2019 if ita “Service continues to cut administracurrently enrolls 178,000 Coloradans. “County”), Service Plans (individually Plan” and, collectively, the “Service Plans”) for The proposed Metro Districts and the in Overlay contracts with private vendors. And tive costs and if enrollment doesn’t State insurance marketplaces Colorado’s state health insurance the following proposed special districts: a. IndeDistrict have petitioned for formation as metroat the decline. The exchange receives no the state were authorized and, initially , federexchange is in a position to be finanpendence Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (indipolitan districts to provide services and facil- urging of GOP state Sen. Tim vidually, a “Metro District”general and, collectively, the ities generates listed in each of their respectiveNeville, Service a member ofPublic theNotice Legislative funding but income ally funded, under President Barack cially sustainable through 2019, though “Metro Districts”); b. Independence Overlay MetPlans. The proposed Metro Districts and the ropolitan District (the “Overlay District”); andfees c. Overlay District have requested all the powers of Committee, exchange CEO Kevin in part from and donations paid by Obama’s healthcare law. Federal grants changes to the federal health care law Audit District Court: Elbert County, Colorado Water & Sanitation District (the metropolitan districts as described in §§ 32-1participating companies. to Colorado totaled nearlyIndependence $190 could easily change that scenario, state Patterson pledged to eliminate re751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, COa80117 “W & S million District”). Collectively, the Metro Dis-insurance 1001 and 1004, C.R.S., as amended, subject to the limitations set forth in each of their quirement respecttricts, the Overlay District andOver the W &the S District past two years, the exchange before they ended in Junemay 2016. auditors reported July 25. that consumers filing formal In the Interests of: ive Service Plans. Each of the Metro Districts be referred to as the “Districts,” and indireduced costs a quarter The Senate voted July 25vidually to debate An audit presented to lawmakers complaints with the exchange Shelby LeighAnn Dixie Rivers do so via shall be than authorized to impose up to sixty-five as a “District.” The Service Plans areby more (65.000) mills upon taxable property located on file in the offices of the County Comby reducing staff and renegotiating its legislation to overhaul thenow nation’s the Postal Service, instead of electroniwarned that changes to the Affordable Party Without Attorney: within each Metro District’s respective boundarmunity and Development Services, 215 Michael Groft ies, and the Overlay District shall be authorized Colorado call center80117, and information technology health insurance rules. Comanche Street, Kiowa, cally or by phone. Care Act could cut revenues for the 41274 S. PineField Circle, Parker, CO 80138 to impose up to fifteen (15.000) mills upon tax(303) 621-3136, and are available for public inPhone Number:(303) 646-5048 able property located within its respective spection. The application was filed by Bluegreen E-mail:michaelgroft@live.com boundaries, subject to any allowable adjustInvestments, LLC for the creation of the DisCase Number: 2017PR-6: ments in the event that the method of calculattricts pursuant to the current Elbert County Division 1, Courtroom 1 ing assessed valuation changes after the reZoning Regulations. spective Service Plans are approved. NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. The proposed W & S District has petitioned for Board of County Commissioners will hold a pubformation as a water & sanitation district to lic hearing starting at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereTo: Charles Lee Rivers provide the services and facilities listed in its reafter, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 (such Last Known Address: Unknown spective Service Plan. The proposed W & S Dispublic hearing may be continued to 6:00 p.m. on trict has requested all of the powers of a water & Wednesday, September 6, 2017, and, if necesA hearing on September 26th, 2017 for an sary, further continued to 10:00 a.m. on sanitation district as described in §§ 32-1-1001 Appointment of a Permanent Guardianship for Thursday, September 7, 2017, in the discretion and 1006, C.R.S., as amended, subject to the To advertise yourShelby publicLeighAnn notices Dixie call 303-566-4100 Rivers will be held at of the Board of County Commissioners). Hearlimitations set forth in its respective Service the following time and location or at a later date ings will be conducted at the Elbert County FairPlan. The W & S District is anticipated to rely to which the Hearing may be continued: grounds, 95 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado, or upon the receipt of service fees and charges to September 26th, 2017 * Time: 8:30 a.m. such other time and place as these hearings generate revenue, and is not expected to imPublic Notice Division 1 may be adjourned, for the purpose of considerpose any mill levy upon taxable property locAddress: 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117 ing the adequacy of the Service Plans and to ated within its boundaries. STATE OF COLORADO, form a basis for a resolution approving, disapCOUNTY OF ELBERT Legal Notice No.: 23726 proving or conditionally approving the Service NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to First Publication: August 10, 2017 Plans for each of the respective Districts. § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., an owner of real propPublic Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Last Publication: August 24, 2017 erty within the proposed Districts may request of Publisher: The Elbert County News The proposed Districts’ boundaries, upon full NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the Board of County Commissioners that such IN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF build-out, are generally described as comprisreal property be excluded from the respective INDEPENDENCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT District where such property is located. Such reing in the aggregate approximately one thouA public hearing shall be held by the Elbert NOS. 1-4, INDEPENDENCE OVERLAY quest shall be submitted to the Board of County sand and eleven and ninety-five-hundredths of County Board of Commissioners for the conPublic Notice METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND Commissioners no later than ten (10) days beone (1,011.95) acres and are generally located sideration of amendments to the Building INDEPENDENCE WATER & SANITATION fore the day fixed for the public hearing on the in Sections 14 and 15, Township 7 South, Permit Fee Schedule as it pertains to “Other Nomination of School Board Candidates DISTRICT, COUNTY OF ELBERT, Service Plans before the Board of County ComRange 65 West of the Principal Meridian, comPermits” as well as amendments to the Land CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COLORADO missioners, all in conformance with the requireprising the Independence Subdivision, located Use Application Fee Schedule as described FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS ments of § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S. entirely within the boundaries of the County and in the Elbert County Zoning Regulations ELBERT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT C-2 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there as shown on the map of the proposed Districts (ECZR), Part I, Section 8, as they pertain to ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO has been filed with Elbert County, Colorado (the certain Special Use by Review Applications. Legal Notice No.: 23707 that are a part of each respective Service Plan. “County”), Service Plans (individually a “Service First Publication: August 10, 2017 The Board of Education of Elbert County School Plan” and, collectively, the “Service Plans”) for Last Publication: August 17, 2017 The Board of Commissioners will also hear The proposed Metro Districts and the Overlay District C-2 in the county of Elbert, State of Colthe following proposed special districts: a. IndePublisher: The Elbert County News three amendments to the ECZR. These District have petitioned for formation as metroorado, calls for nomination of candidates for pendence Metropolitan District Nos. 1-4 (indiamendments affect Part II, Section 25: Definipolitan districts to provide the services and facilschool directors to be placed on the ballot for vidually, a “Metro District” and, collectively, the tions; Section 17: Special Use by Review; ities listed in each of their respective Service the regular biennial school election to be held on “Metro Districts”); b. Independence Overlay Metand Section 27: Administrative Review and Plans. The proposed Metro Districts and the Public Notice Tuesday, November 7, 2017. ropolitan District (the “Overlay District”); and c. MOU Process for Minor Oil and Gas OperaOverlay District have requested all the powers of Independence Water & Sanitation District (the tions and Related Facilities. metropolitan districts as described in §§ 32-1District Court: Elbert County, Colorado At this election, two (2) directors will be elected “W & S District”). Collectively, the Metro Dis1001 and 1004, C.R.S., as amended, subject to 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117 for four-year terms. To be qualified, a candidate tricts, the Overlay District and the W & S District the limitations set forth in each of their respectNotice is hereby given that on the 26th day of must be a registered elector in the school dismay be referred to as the “Districts,” and indiive Service Plans. Each of the Metro Districts September 2017, at 1:00 P.M., or as soon as In the Interests of: trict. A person is ineligible to run for school dirvidually as a “District.” The Service Plans are shall be authorized to impose up to sixty-five possible thereafter, a Board of Commissioners Shelby LeighAnn Dixie Rivers ector if he or she has been convicted of commitnow on file in the offices of the County Com(65.000) mills upon taxable property located Hearing will be conducted in the Hearing Room ting a sexual offense against a child. A person munity and Development Services, 215 within each Metro District’s respective boundarof the Elbert County Commissioners at Kiowa, Party Without Attorney: who desires to be a candidate for school directComanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117, ies, and the Overlay District shall be authorized Colorado. Michael Groft or shall file a written notice of intention to be a (303) 621-3136, and are available for public into impose up to fifteen (15.000) mills upon tax41274 S. PineField Circle, Parker, CO 80138 candidate and a nomination petition in accordspection. The application was filed by Bluegreen able property located within its respective The Elbert County Community & Development Phone Number:(303) 646-5048 ance to law. Investments, LLC for the creation of the Disboundaries, subject to any allowable adjustServices Fee Schedule as well as the proposed E-mail:michaelgroft@live.com tricts pursuant to the current Elbert County ments in the event that the method of calculatamendments to the fee schedule and the ECZR Case Number: 2017PR-6: Nomination petitions may be obtained at the ElZoning Regulations. ing assessed valuation changes after the reare on file for public viewing at the Elbert County Division 1, Courtroom 1 bert County School District C-2, Central Office, spective Service Plans are approved. Building Department and the Community & Deon or after August 9, 2017. Office hours are from NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the velopment Services Office at 215 Comanche NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Board of County Commissioners will hold a pubThe proposed W & S District has petitioned for Street in Kiowa, Colorado. Additional informaPURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S. Thursday. Completed petitions should be sublic hearing starting at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereformation as a water & sanitation district to tion may be obtained by contacting the Committed to Denise Pearson, CEO, the School Disafter, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 (such provide the services and facilities listed in its remunity & Development Services Office at (303) To: Charles Lee Rivers trict’s designated election official, no later than public hearing may be continued to 6:00 p.m. on spective Service Plan. The proposed W & S Dis621-3136 or the Elbert County Building DepartLast Known Address: Unknown 4:00 p.m. on August 31, 2017. Wednesday, September 6, 2017, and, if necestrict has requested all of the powers of a water & ment at (303) 621-3135. sary, further continued to 10:00 a.m. on sanitation district as described in §§ 32-1-1001 A hearing on September 26th, 2017 for an IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Board of EducaThursday, September 7, 2017, in the discretion and 1006, C.R.S., as amended, subject to the Legal Notice No.: 23725 Appointment of a Permanent Guardianship for tion of Elbert County School District C-2, in the of the Board of County Commissioners). Hearlimitations set forth in its respective Service First Publication: August 10, 2017 Shelby LeighAnn Dixie Rivers will be held at county of Elbert and State of Colorado, has ings will be conducted at the Elbert County FairPlan. The W & S District is anticipated to rely Last Publication: August 10, 2017 the following time and location or at a later date caused this call for nominations to be given this grounds, 95 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado, or Publisher: The Elbert County News upon the receipt of service fees and charges to to which the Hearing may be continued: 9th day of August 2017. such other time and place as these hearings generate revenue, and is not expected to imSeptember 26th, 2017 * Time: 8:30 a.m. may be adjourned, for the purpose of considerPublic Notice pose any mill levy upon taxable property locDivision 1 Legal Notice No.: 23727 ing the adequacy of the Service Plans and to ated within its boundaries. Address: 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117 First Publication: August 10, 2017 form a basis for a resolution approving, disapSTATE OF COLORADO, Last Publication: August 10, 2017 proving or conditionally approving the Service COUNTY OF ELBERT NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Legal Notice No.: 23726 Publisher: The Elbert County News Plans for each of the respective Districts. § 32-1-203(3.5), C.R.S., an owner of real propFirst Publication: August 10, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING erty within the proposed Districts may request of Last Publication: August 24, 2017 The proposed Districts’ boundaries, upon full the Board of County Commissioners that such Publisher: The Elbert County News build-out, are generally described as comprisIN RE THE ORGANIZATION OF real property be excluded from the respective

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