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Commissioners pick new Elbert County manager Sam Albrecht chosen for post after input from citizen panels BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Although just 10 people attended the special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 20, it is likely that every citizen of Elbert County will be impacted in some way by a decision that was made public at the meeting. From a trio of finalists, Sam Albrecht was selected for the position of county manager. Albrecht, an Elbert County resident, has a master’s degree in business Paige Burke dives head first into home plate to score a run for Elizabeth during the Sept. 21 league softball game against Mesa Ridge. Burke was safe and the Cardinals retained a share of first place in the league as they outscored the Grizzlies, 9-4. TOM MUNDS
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Cardinals continue winning ways Victory over Mesa Ridge keeps Elizabeth softball team tied for first in league BY BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Elizabeth took the lead immediately as leadoff hitter Taylor Schleisman hit a home run and the Cardinals went on to outscore Mesa
Ridge 9-4 on Sept. 21 in a Colorado Springs Metro League softball game played at Elizabeth Middle School. “We came into the game in a three-way tie for first in the league with Mesa Ridge and Widefield,” Cardinals Coach Steve Biller said after the game. “The win means we are now tied for first in the league with Widefield and control our own destiny. We played well against a very good Mesa Ridge team and we will work to continue to play for the rest of the season.” He said this is a talented team that has solid pitching, plays good defense and really knows how to hit
the ball. He said Elizabeth has collected 182 hits and scored 194 runs, which are among the most in Class 4A softball. Schleisman’s homer was one of two runs the Cardinals scored in the first inning of the Sept 21 game. They stretched the lead to 5-0 going into the fourth inning when the Grizzlies scored three runs. But with the score 5-3, Elizabeth responded with two runs in the bottom of the fourth to increase the lead to 7-3 and went on to win the game, 9-4. SEE CARDINALS, P4
Sam Albrecht addresses the attendees after the official announcement of the county commissioners’ decision to offer him the job of county manager. JODI HORNER
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Parker School alumni gather STAFF REPORT
Alumni from as long ago as 1947 converged at the historic Hilltop School, located at the intersection of Democrat and Hilltop roads, on Sept. 10 for the 49th Parker School Reunion. An alumni tour of the downtown Schoolhouse, currently under renovation on Mainstreet, preceded the event at Hilltop, giving attendees an interesting perspective on the evolution of the town and school buildings. Three members of the 1958 class attended, representing the largest showing of any class year. Many attendees graduated from different high schools, as the Parker School was absorbed by Douglas County Schools after 1958. A number of the reunion attendees were students of the Parker School when it served as an elementary school, before it was closed.
Attendees at the Parker High School 49th reunion reminisce at the “”Memory Table” during the 49th Parker School reunion. The school served as an elementary and high school during its time, before larger schools in Douglas County. COURTESY PHOTO
A sign outside the historic Hilltop Schoolhouse welcomes alumni to the school’s 49th reunion on Sept. 10.
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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. Market includes vendors selling produce and other mercantile items. Go to www.townofelizabeth.org/ farmer-smarket.html. Vampire 5K Run for Blood: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Flat Acres Farm, 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker. Run as a citizen, or hide on the course as a vampire, seeking to transform victims with red powder as they run through woods, abandoned buildings and a haybale maze. Post run party includes music, dancing, food, haunted house and more. Go to http://www.vampire5k.com/. Rotary Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at 405 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. All proceeds go to the Castle Rock Nigh Noon Rotary Club to support local Castle Rock and Douglas County projects, as well as some of the work the club has done in places such as Kenya, Guatemala, Mo-
zambique and India. Contact Steve Baroch at 303-909-7563. South Pacific: 2-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 30 to Oct. 15 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Classic musical tells the story of two relationships that blossom despite the racial prejudice of their communities. Go to http://parkerarts.org. Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800825-0208 for reservations. Go to http:// outbackexpress.tripod.com. October schedule: Monday, Oct. 2 and Monday, Oct. 16: Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs; Thursday, Oct. 26, Simla and Matheson to Limon; Tuesday, Oct. 3, Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs; Tuesday, Oct. 17, Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs; Tuesday, Oct. 10, Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker; Thursday, Oct. 12, Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents. Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 (Making Life’s Toughest Decisions); Monday, Oct. 9 (Toxic Faith); Monday, Oct. 16 (The 60-Minute Guide to Greater Confidence);
Monday, Oct. 23 (The Black and White Truth About Racism); Monday, Oct. 30 (Mysteries of Mental Illness) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Brits of Magic: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6-7 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Performances by Keith Fields and Lady Sarah. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799 or go to http:// tickets.amazingshows.com. Show appropriate for all ages. Castle Rock Trail Festival: Saturday, Oct. 7 at Philip Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway. Festival combines the liveBIG run and the Ridgeline Trail Race to help participants explore the outdoors. Courses offered for all levels of runners. Following the run, John Adams: A Tribute to John Denver will perform at noon at the Amphitheater. Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 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 Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. First come, first served.
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Fire Prevent and Wing Cookoff: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Elbert Fire Station. Judging for best flavor, hottest, most original and best overall begins at 7 p.m. Contestants sign up at elbertfireinfo@ gmail.com; send name, address and telephone number by Saturday, Sept. 30. Contestants must make 100 wings. Proceeds will benefit the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, which will select families in need to help throughout the holidays. Call 303-6483000 or email for information. Mini Law School: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 24 at CU South Denver in Lone Tree. Course is seven weeks and is taught by law school faculty. Those who cannot attend the live lectures can choose Livestream and recorded viewing options; class materials and links to the lectures will be sent so participants can watch at their own pace. Registration required; go to http://www.colorado.edu/law/minilawschool. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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The Cardinals collected 11 hits and 12 of the 14 players got at least one hit. Rachael Rucker continued to swing a hot bat as she went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles that drove in two runs. She also stole a base and scored three times. Teammate Mayson Briddle was 2-for-4 and was the RBI leader with three. Madi Biller went the distance on the mound for the Cardinals. She gave up eight hits, and seven of them were singles. The Grizzlies scored four earned runs as Biller walked one and struck out six. Although she missed eight games due to injuries, her record is now 5-1. Elizabeth is in the home stretch of the regular season. They are on the road Sept. 30 at Westminster before playing a key game that probably will determine the league champ when they travel to Colorado Springs Oct. 3 to play Widefield. The Cardinals close out the regular season Oct. 5 at home against Sierra. Rucker is having a strong season at the plate. She is hitting .592, she has hit three home runs and she leads the league with 35 RBI. “I think I am hitting well because it is my senior season and I want to go out with a bang,” she said. “I play softball all year and I worked to be a better hitter. I hit a lot off the tee and worked on driving the ball with power. I also did some work in the weight room to get stronger.” She said she would like to hit .600 this season but she just wants to do everything she can to help her team win games. Rucker said she also plays basketball and, while she loves softball and is better at that sport, she really likes basketball and would like to play basketball in college. “Softball is a lot of fun but you can go a whole game and not have a ball hit to you,” she said. “Basketball is non-stop action and3:13 I really enjoy1 that.” FallAd-9.73x6_Layout 1 9/21/17 PM Page
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administration and has more than 25 years of leadership and management experience, primarily in the nonprofit sector. He is the principal officer of Albrecht Consulting Solutions. Albrecht succeeds Ed Ehmann, who resigned in June after more than three years as county manager. The commissioners spent much of the meeting describing the process of how the new county manager was chosen and why Albrecht was their final choice. “One of the things we’re finding is that you get what you ask for,” said Commissioner Grant Thayer, “because the (final three) gentlemen we interviewed — each and every one of them fit what we asked for.” “This is one of those positions that you fill very carefully,” said Commissioner Chris Richardson, “because it is going to impact the county for a long time.” Richardson said that two panels, which were made up of Elbert County citizens and county employees, met with the finalists. “The panels were for discussion about what they thought,
From left, County Commissioners Grant Thayer, Danny Willcox and Chris Richardson explain the selection process for county manager, which included two panel interviews with citizens and county employees, and one-on-one interviews with each commissioner. JODI HORNER not acting as advisory committees — nothing formal set up beyond the interview and sharing their feedback,” said Commissioner Danny Willcox. “They didn’t rank them. We didn’t want to see that,” he said. Willcox said they chose people for the panels who represented the various sectors within the community. The private citizens on the first panel represented the areas of agriculture— rancher Lee Benjamin of Simla — and working professionals — lawyer Ric Morgan of Elbert. Schools were represented
by Elizabeth School District Superintendent Douglas Bissonette, and Elizabeth Police Chief Stephen Hasler and Rattlesnake Fire Protection District Chief Cass Kilduff represented first responders. A second panel consisted of six county employees: County Attorney Bart Greer, Undersheriff Troy McCoy, County Assessor Billie Mills, County Engineer Sean O’Hearn, County Treasurer Rick Pettitt and County Clerk and Recorder Dallas Schroeder. The commissioners also met with each candidate one-on-one for individual
interviews. “The person in the position of county manager has to create and maintain a team environment,” Willcox said. “It’s incumbent upon the county manager. That’s why the county employees’ input was so valuable in the decision we made.” Willcox cited Albrecht’s interpersonal skills and ability to fit in with the citizens and culture of Elbert County as strong factors for his selection. Former lawyer Rick Brown spoke with prepared remarks during the public comment portion of the meeting.
He stated his frustration with what he believes was a lack of public involvement during the selection process. Brown, who lives in Kiowa, said that he had hoped the commissioners would “… give an opportunity for the public at large to meet with the candidates … it’s disappointing that you didn’t do it.” Willcox responded with a statement after the meeting. “We believed we had citizen involvement with the people we had chosen, but in hindsight, we could have brought in more on those panels,” Willcox said. Marlene Groves, also of Kiowa, weighed in on the selection process after the meeting. “In a perfect world, there would have been more citizen involvement,” Groves said, “but when I look at the citizens’ part, they’re very highcaliber citizens.” A start date for Albrecht is not firm, but Richardson said he expects it to be by the first week of October, since contract details had yet to be ironed out. Thayer expressed optimism with the selection of Albrecht as county manager. “This is going to help us change our culture,” Thayer said, “make it forward-moving, less reactionary.”
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County Line Road Improvements near Park Meadows Retail Resort With a focus on congestion reduction, improved traffic flow and increased safety, road improvements are underway at County Line Road near the north entrance of Park Meadows. Completion of this construction phase is expected in November. More at www.cityoflonetree. com
Vacancy open for civic-minded history buff The Douglas County Historic Preservation Board has an immediate opening for a Douglas County resident who is also an archaeologist. Those interested may fill out an online application by October 13, 2017. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search: Historic Preservation Board.
Slash-mulch site open Take your ‘slash’ (dead branches and shrubbery) and dispose for free at the Douglas County’s slash-mulch site, 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock, open on Saturdays-only from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through October 28. Douglas County’s other slash-mulch site, at 7828 S. Colo. 67 (2.5 miles north of Deckers), is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. year-round. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us and search: Mulch.
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A bloody good time for Bonfils Vampire 5K raises goose bumps, funds for donation centers
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Hundreds of people running for their lives from packs of bloodthirsty vampires may sound like a nightmare, but for Lauren Jones, organizer of the 2017 Vampire 5K at Flat Acre Farms in Parker on Sept. 30, it’s a dream come true. Jones and her husband Scott host a number of fun runs to benefit local nonprofits around the Front Range, but it’s been five years since the last vampire-themed event in Littleton. This year’s five-kilometer, noncompetitive fundraiser will raise awareness and funds for an appropriate beneficiary: Bonfils Blood Center. “They found out about us at the last one, and we all thought it was a good partnership with the vampire theme,” Jones said. “Now is the time to bring it back to life.” Flat Acre Farms in Parker will host the event just after the opening of its Fall Festival, featuring family activities that tie in with the fun run’s spooky theme. Costumes are encouraged, and participants can register
Runners and vampires get scary for the 2012 Vampire 5K in Littleton. The 2017 event, hosted by Lauren and Scott Jones on Sept. 30 at Flat Acre Farms in Parker, will feature up to 500 runners and vampires to raise money for Bonfils Blood Center. COURTESY PHOTO
to run through the course solo or in “clans” of four or more people. Participants will receive a “Running Sucks” T-shirt, a free red beer after the event and discounted admission to Flat Acre’s Reaper’s Hollow. The run will conclude with music, dancing and costumed fun to “kick
of the Halloween season in style,” as Jones put it. Those seeking to ambush the runners as costumed vampires can also register alone or in clans, to lurk in the woods, abandoned buildings and creekbeds on the course and toss red powder on runners to mark
What: Vampire 5K fun run to benefit Bonfils Blood Centers of Colorado When: Sept. 30 at sunset Where: Flat Acres Farm, 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker Registration: email thevampire5k@gmail. com or go to the Vampire 5K website: vampire5k.com for registration or more information. Details are also available on the group’s Facebook page: facebook.com/ events/143186612951174/. Children 8 and up are welcome, but children under 13 are required to partner with an adult for the course. Fees: Citizen runners can register for $45 until Sept. 20, $50 between Sept. 20 and Sept. 30. “Clans” of four or more runners receive a $5 discount per person on teams of four or more. Vampires can register for $20 per “person” and receive a discount of $5 for clans of four or more. Volunteers are still needed for the event and can register on the Vampire 5K website. Volunteers receive the same perks (T-shirts, a free beer, etc.) as runners. them as undead victims. Registration will be capped at 500 participants, and totals so far indicate they will reach that goal. “There’s safety in numbers,” Jones said. “Whether it be a troop that runs together or a pack that hunts together.”
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VOICES What could possibly be wrong about wanting a perfect world?
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y therapist asked me to describe my perfect world. “No one goes hungry, for one thing,” I said. “Very admirable.” “Affordable health care options for everyone.” “Very admirable.” “No one wears a baseball cap backwards except a baseball player.” “Seriously?” “Seriously. And no one uses the word `sustainable’ for at least a year. Maybe longer.” Hypothetical questions are fun to think about and that’s it. “What would you do with a million dollars?”
“If you only had 24 hours to live, what would you do?” “If you could only take 10 albums to a deserted island, would Hootie’s be one of them?” The world is far from perfect. “It’s a work in progress,” someone said. It doesn’t look like it’s going to be finished by the time I take the last train to Clarksville. Some things are best left unfinished. Franz Schubert’s beautiful “Symphony No. 8” is known as the “Unfinished Symphony.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “Kubla Khan” was never finished because he was interrupted when he was writing it by “a person from Porlock,” and when the person finally left, Coleridge forgot where the poem was headed.
Get involved in 4-H to see its value to today’s young people EXTENSION UPDATE
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oday’s youths face multiple challenges daily and 4-H, the country’s largest youth organization, can help them learn the skills they will need to overcome these challenges. The 4-H program is a volunteer-led organization that reaches youths through a variety of programs. It provides fun, educational opportunities at the local, state, national and international levels. Youths improve their self-confidence, learn subject matter and develop important skills including leadership, citizenship, communications and decision making — all of which they’ll need to compete today and in the future. Typically, people think 4-H is for children who live in the country, which is not true. There are actually more than 17,000 young people from all across Colorado who participate in 4-H. The program welcomes all youths ages 8-18, from both rural and urban settings. In some counties, including Elbert County,
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there is a special non-competitive program called Cloverbuds for children ages 5-7. Parents and other interested adults are encouraged to get involved in 4-H. Adults and young teens can become volunteer leaders or assistants, share skills or knowledge with a group, drive members to activities, supply refreshments for a meeting, or sign up to be project leaders. A 4-H project is a learning-by-doing activity available in many subject areas. In fact, 4-H has more than 150 fun projects to explore, from photography to model rocketry, cooking, photography, gardening and more, plus numerous animal projects. Older teens are realizing the need for leadership skills, and 4-H lets them participate in programs providing leadership to younger member and volunteering in other 4-H opportunities. Oct. 2-8 is National 4-H Week and parents are SEE KELLEY, P9
(It was composed after he experienced an opium-influenced dream.) Artist Gilbert Stuart’s most famous painting is an unfinished portrait of George Washington that was on every classroom wall in my high school. I asked my father, “Why would anyone buy unfinished furniture?” “Son, it means unstained or unpainted.” “Why isn’t it called unstained or unpainted furniture?” It’s going to be a while before the Crazy Horse Memorial is finished. Many authors, like Ernest Hemingway, have SEE SMITH, P9
To get the best answers, make sure you ask the best questions
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ere we are back in full swing of the new school year. My guess would be that many of you reading this column have already asked the question, “Did you do your homework?” And WINNING you probably heard WORDS something like a short and muffled, “No.” Or a “Yes” that didn’t sound quite convincing. The question itself is not wrong, we all would like to inspect what we expect when it comes to Michael Norton homework, but it could be the way we ask the question or the tonality we use when asking the question. Instead of just asking if they did their homework, try something like this, “Tell me more about your homework tonight. Is there a subject or assignment I can help you with?” Now we don’t want to do their homework for them, never not ever. Yet by taking a guiding or helpful role that doesn’t undermine their ability or their vision to complete the assignment is usually accepted. Sometimes we believe we already know the answers, and some of us already know all of the answers, if you don’t believe us, just ask us. But the best part about asking questions
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when we believe we already know the answer, is that it gives the other person a chance to share their opinion and it also shows them respect. Asking questions also helps us to stay out of arguments that are fueled by anger or prejudice of any kind. If we sense that we may not be on the same page when it comes to our opinions, we never have to arm wrestle anyone or place a stake in the ground about our own position or point of view. We can easily make that known calmly, professionally and politely by asking questions instead of espousing our opinions or drawing any kind of line in the sand. Is there a place for a good old-fashioned debate? Absolutely, but if you watch great debates, the person who typically wins is the person who asks the best questions in return or asks clarifying questions so that they know how to respond or answer. Sometimes when I hear about relationships suffering I often hear that one person has stated their position or opinion and even possibly an ultimatum. Definitely not the best recipe for discussing something as important as the future of a relationship. Instead of stating something in a demanding or inconsiderate way, maybe something like, “I work all day too, I cook the dinner, and I wash the clothes. I really need you to step
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left stories and novels unfinished, only to have someone publish them posthumously — ostensibly to add further dimension to the author’s life, or to make money off of it. Take your pick. The first four chapters of Raymond Chandler’s final, unfinished novel (“The Poodle Springs Story”) were turned into “Poodle Springs” by Robert B. Parker 30 years after Chandler’s death. I read it once and I won’t read it again. Picking up where someone left off sometimes works out and sometimes it doesn’t. “Poodle Springs” didn’t work out. The film version of “Gone With the Wind” did. George Cukor directed it for three weeks, and then Victor Fleming took over. Fleming won the Academy Award for Best Director for “Gone With the Wind.” My perfect world wouldn’t be
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up and do something.” (Expletives excluded intentionally). What if it sounded differently, “Can I ask you a question? With my heavy workload I can really use some help around the house. I know you work hard too, but is there something you can do to help me or something we can do together that would make things easier on both of us around here?” Building on the thought of asking questions in relationships, think about each time we make that simple yet so very powerful statement, “I love you.” Here is what it might sound like in question form, “Do you know why I love you?” Most humble and normal people would respond with, “I think so, but tell me more.” And now we have an opportunity to put even greater depth and meaning
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encouraged to contact the Extension Office in Kiowa for more information on how to enroll their children in 4-H. Youths have fun learning with new and old friends in clubs and classrooms, and at meetings, social activities, tours, trips, camps and fairs. They learn about themselves and experience new challenges. Give them a chance to pick their own 4-H adventure that will
anyone else’s. Fewer guns. Far fewer guns. Use of the word “snickerdoodle” would be a felony. Thomas More coined the word “Utopia” in 1516 about a fictional island society. How many times have you heard someone say an island would be the perfect way to get away from it all? Hurricane Irma was not a friend to that thought, was she? For the first time in 300 years, no one is living on Barbuda. I didn’t even know it existed. The population is — or was — less than 1,700. Robert De Niro wants to rebuild it. He said, “It’s just a beautiful place, and it’s quiet, and the people are nice.” That sounds perfect to me: beautiful, quiet, and nice people. And I wouldn’t mind being the Invisible Man now and then either, for a number of reasons. “Doctor, there’s a man here who thinks he is invisible.” “Well, tell him I can’t see him right now.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
behind our “I love you” statement. Using questions instead of statements will usually result in more meaningful conversations and provide so much more clarity and insights. And, by the way, when we ask questions instead of making statements that can be challenged, most people will think we are the smartest people in the room. So how about you, are you used to just sharing your opinion or making a statement first? Or do you make it a best practice of asking questions first, and asking the right questions that would reveal your position and point of view? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can find the answers we seek through the right questions, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
last a lifetime! If your child is interested in joining 4-H or you would like further information on becoming a volunteer leader, please contact the Elbert County Extension office at 303-6213162. 4-H is a cooperative effort between CSU Extension and Elbert County. 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.
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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. 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 SEE VOLUNTEERS, P19
In Loving Memory Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. Private 303-566-4100 Obituaries@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com
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Young Marines honor Navajo code talkers World War II soldiers played crucial role in Pacific STAFF REPORT
Eight members of the Mountain View Young Marines in Franktown joined other Young Marines in Window Rock, Arizona, to honor Navajo code talkers from World War II. “Navajo Code Talkers Day is an event that the Young Marines and the Navajo code talkers look forward to every year,” said Brenda McNulty, Young Marines event coordinator. “Our partnership between the descendants of the Navajo code talkers and the Young Marines has strengthened year after year since 2006. It is a collaborative effort in which both parties create a successful event for everyone to enjoy.” The Navajo code talkers took part in every assault the U.S. Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942-45. They transmitted messages by telephone and radio in their native language, a code that
the Japanese never broke. For three days, the Young Marines served as escorts for the veterans and performed other duties. “Just being around these special veterans makes us feel as though we could take a step back in time,” said Col. William P. Davis USMC (Ret.), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines. “The Young Marines are assuring the legacy of these very special veterans. They will not be forgotten.” Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls that focuses on character building, leadership, self-discipline and promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The program is open to ages 8 through high school. Young Marines develop friendships, many times that last into adulthood. Besides Navajo Code Talkers Day, Young Marines attend leadership schools, visit places such as Pearl Harbor and American historical sites, participate in summer camps for sailing, simulated flying, cattle ranching, scuba diving, and more. For information about Young Marines, go to www. YoungMarines.com.
Youth members of the Mountain View Young Marines in Franktown traveled to Window Rock, Ariz., to honor the Navajo Code Talkers from WWII. COURTESY PHOTO
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If you are looking to add a four-legged addition to your family, consider providing a home to the thousands of pets available at the animal shelters and rescue organizations located throughout the Denver Metro Area. Angels With PAWS angelswithpaws.net Angels with Paws is a nonprofit, 501c3 public charity animal rescue and adoption center operating a mostly cage free shelter in Lakewood. Denver Animal Shelter (720) 913-1311 • denveranimalshelter.org Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. Dumb Friends League (303) 751-5772 • ddfl.org The Dumb Friends League work to end pet homelessness and animal suffering. The Dumb Friends League, headquartered in Denver, is the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region Humane Society of The South Platte Valley (303) 703-2938 • hsspv.org The Humane Society of the South Platte Valley (HSSPV) is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization established to serve the communities of south Denver. The Humane Society offers shelter, care and compassion for lost, stray and unwanted animals until they are redeemed by their families or adopted into a new home.
Life is Better Rescue lifeisbetterrescue.org Besides foster homes and adoptions, the greatest need for the Life is Better Rescue is the need for volunteers who are willing to help care for the cats at our Care Center during both the week and on weekends. Foothills Animal Shelter (303) 278-7575 • Foothillsanimalshelter.org Foothills Animal Shelter is an open-admissions facility, which means they never turn away an animal, caring for more than 9,200 orphaned cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and critters every year with a compassionate team of staff and volunteers. Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue (303) 744-6076 • www.rmfr-colorado.org/ RMFR does not contract with local governing bodies and receives no government funding. Instead, the rescue relies on individual donations, events, and grant fundraising efforts to support operation expenses. The rescue offers cat-safe indoor and outdoor spaces which allow shelter cats the freedom to explore their surroundings and genuinely interact with people and other cats.
Cat Care Society (303) 239-9680 • Catcaresociety.org Cat Care Society (CCS) is a nonprofit organization and was established in order to improve the quality of life for homeless, injured and abused cats in the Denver metropolitan area. Best Mobile Pet Adoptions Bestpetscolorado.com Best Pets is a non-profit organization that facilitates the adoption of animals from shelters. Since its inception, Best Pets has placed over 1,000 shelter animals into loving homes. The Best Pets mobile adoption units bring shelter animals to high traffic events, helping the animals gain more exposure and increasing their chances for adoption. Almost Home Adoptions for Rescued Cats (303) 432-2299 * almosthomeadoptions.com Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats (Almost Home) is a no-kill, private 501c3 nonprofit, cage-free rescue and adoption center. Almost Home does not receive government funding (tax dollars) like the municipal (kill) shelters receive, and therefore we depend on generous and caring individual donors and volunteers to keep our doors open.
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (303) 279-2400 • goldenrescue.com Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), with a new home base at Phoebe’s Place in Arvada, CO, is a mostly volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that helps place unwanted, abandoned or surrendered Golden Retrievers into loving forever homes. Doggy Dog World (303) 979-4642 • Doggydogworldrescue.com Doggy Dog World Rescue was founded to rescue dogs from high kill shelters and to find suitable families to provide forever homes for dogs.
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big cheese Alamo Drafthouse Chef Ian Patrick serves up the “Grown Up Grilled Cheese,” a favorite on the menu at the theater’s cafe. Seth Rexroad, designer of their menu, says the grilled cheese sandwich is like the different genres of rock ’n’ rollthat evolve through the years from the same basic structure. PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY
Local chefs stick to a staple when concocting their menus BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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hef John Wu and his wife Hong came to the United States to pursue their dreams. John’s was to be a chemist. Hong’s was to run a restaurant. After finishing his master’s degree in chemistry at the University of Texas El Paso, Wu opted to go with his wife’s plan, and in 2016, they opened Sizzle in Centennial. He had one condition: He would use the expertise he would have used to make chemical compounds to achieve balance between the flavors of Sizzle’s version of the grilled cheese sandwich. “It’s a simple, homemade option,” Hong says. “It’s light, it’s something you can eat if you’re vegetarian, and it’s simple. Kids and adults like it.” Food trends come and go in cycles, and a wave of grilled cheese-themed restaurants have come, and in some cases gone, in the Denver metro
WHAT’S IN THEM? The Alamo Drafthouse: “Grown Up Grilled Cheese” • Sourdough bread • Mozzarella and goat cheeses • Spinach and tomato The Urban Egg: “Elevated” Grilled Cheese • Sourdough bread area over the last few years. But customers come back to the grilled cheese for a variety of reasons, some seeking a low-cost option, others looking for a melted, meatless choice to chew. Wu and other area chefs have established a safe space for the foodie favorite on their menus by adding their own twists to the time-tested toastie. Blends, balance and a bowl Cheese isn’t a staple of Asian cuisine, but Wu says his version of the classic American sandwich is a fusion of Asian skill and American style. He doesn’t give away the recipe for his “SG Grilled Cheese,” other than revealing it has a soy base and that he uses a blend of American, Swiss and cheddar. For carnivores, Wu adds a sweet bratwurst or some honey baked ham. At the Urban Egg’s locations in Highlands Ranch and Greenwood Village, balanc-
• Havarti and Swiss cheeses • Fresh basil, sliced tomato • A drizzle of Colorado honey Sizzle Grill: “SG Grilled Cheese” • White bread • Swiss, American and cheddar cheeses ing textures is as important as finding complementary flavors. “It’s a balance of crunchy on the outside and a gooey inside,” says General Manager Brennan Price, alluding to the sourdough bread the Egg’s chefs base their sandwich on. Price’s father and owner of the restaurants, Randy, says his restaurant’s take on the sandwich has been a customer favorite since the Highlands Ranch store opened 2 1/2 years ago. The Brennan’s version, they call it the “elevated grilled cheese,” features a blend of Havarti and Swiss cheeses, paired with fresh basil and tomato. But one last ingredient sets their sandwich apart — Colorado honey. “It adds a level of sweetness that really complements the basil. Those two ingredients together make all the difference,” Brennan says. SEE CHEESE, P13
Chef John Wu , owner of Sizzle Grill in Centannial, admires his cheesy concoction. The restaurant’s walls feature photos of repeat customers, many of whom return for one of the three grilled cheese variations.
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Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tickets: $45, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.
ittleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, begins its 25th season of its delightful Fine Arts Series with a free concert featuring the upbeat Queen City SONYA’S Jazz Band at 7 p.m. Oct. 6. The tradiSAMPLER tional jazz band has drawn fans since 1958 in the metro area. Littletonumc. org.
Call for entries Littleton’s 52nd Annual Own an Original Art Competition has put out a call for artists at CallforEntry.org. Deadline is Oct. 20. (Juror to be announced.) Exhibition dates: Nov. 17, 2017 to Jan. 7, 2018. ‘Abbey Road’ Lone Tree Arts Center presents “Classic Albums Live: Abbey Road” at 8 p.m. Oct. 7. A collection of musicians perform the album in its entirety. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter. org, 720-509-1000.
Voices West Voices West (formerly the Littleton Chorale) will begin Sonya Ellingboe its 39th season with a concert: “reel time II (this is not a rerun)” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets: voiceswest.org, info, 303-973-9593. Englewood Arts “South American Journey With Trio Cordilleras” will be presented at 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center. 1000 Englewood Parkway. Thomas Heinrich, cello; Elizabeth Kipper, violin; and Alejandro Cremaschi, piano. Tickets one hour previously at the box office or at englewoodarts.org, 303-806-8901.
‘South Pacific’ “South Pacific” by Rodgers and Hammerstein plays through Oct. 15 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: parkerarts.org, 303805-6800.
The Queen City Jazz Band will perform traditional jazz at 7 p.m. Oct.6 at Littleton United Methodist Church. (Free concert.) COURTESY PHOTO Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: Aurorafox.org.
‘Company’ Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” plays through Oct. 22 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays,
Lannie Garrett Lannie Garrett performs at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 22. First week: “The Chick Sings A Tribute to Frank Sinatra.” Second week:
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since childhood. “It’s comfort food, for sure,” he says.
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The Seattle sound of sandwiches Alamo Drafthouse chef and menu designer Seth Rexroad describes his cheesy concoction as “comfort food you can eat in the dark,” a significant stipulation for his movie-going clientele. “For me, there’s nothing I’d rather have than a grilled cheese in one hand and a beer in the other while I’m watching a movie,” he says. “You
Any entree needs a good side dish, and the grilled cheese can usually be found surrounded by French fries or Brennan’s favorite dipping dish: a bowl of soup. Indeed, though each restaurant puts their own spin on the sandwich, one thing working in their favor is the fact that most of their customers have been eating the fare
“Great Women of Song: From Billie to Bette.” Accompanied by the Errand Boys of Rhythm. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org or 303-794-2787.
Depot Art Gallery “Beyond the Usual,” an exhibit featuring new techniques, opens Oct. 3 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers, Littleton, with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open through Nov. 5: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. 303-795-0781.
CJRO “West Coast Jazz” by the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, led by Art Bouton of Lone Tree, plays at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Arvada Center, 6901
Correction An incorrect date appeared last week in a story about “13 the Musical.” Performances will be at 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Denver JCC Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 Dahlia St., Denver.
can’t go wrong.” The “Grown Up Grilled Cheese” combines goat and mozzarella cheeses, with spinach and tomato rounding out the edges. Ian Patrick, the chef at the theater chain’s Littleton location, says his grill typically has one or more of the toasties on its surface at any given time. “It’s definitely a standard,” Patrick says. “It’s all about the tang from the goat cheese.” Rexroad says he constantly monitors food trends around the U.S. and noticed a surge in grilled cheese
sandwiches around the early 2000s that later fizzled out. He put it on the Drafthouse menu in 2013 and tried different variations throughout the years, including wrapping the sandwiches in bacon and filling them with macaroni and cheese. Gimmicks and interesting ingredients aside, he says he’s confident the sandwich will always be in heavy rotation. “I think of it like grunge music,” Rexroad says. “It’s all rock ‘n’ roll, it just keeps coming back in different forms.”
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Patches feature pumpkins, mazes, frights erty Contact: 719-799-6708 or coloradopumpkinpatch@gmail. com; www.coloradopumpkinpatch.net Includes pre-picked pumpkin patch, hayrides, a petting zoo with a large variety of animals, pumpkins, straw bale pyramid, football training camp, a giant jumping pillow, an 80-foot slide, giant tube swings, outdoor games, rubber duck races, a kids maze, and a cornbox. School groups, corporate picnics, birthday parties, and families of all sizes welcome.
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It’s fall in Colorado, and that means pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and zombies. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of the events planned. Go to www.colorado.gov and search “pumpkin patch” for the complete list. Here are some of the area attractions: Maize in the City When: open every day from Sept. 29 through Oct. 31; hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; last maze ticket sold at 5 p.m. Where: 10451 McKay Road, Thornton Contact: www.maizeinthecity.com Find your way through the 20-acre Crazed Corn Field Maze by answering personalized questions or picking from one of several categories in the smart phone trivia game. Highlights for younger visitors are the mini maze, a petting zoo, hay and pony rides, jumping castles, air slid, obstacle course and playground. Visitors also may choose from hundreds of shapes and sizes of pumpkins, with 11 varieties to choose from. Create your own fall scene with hay bales and corn stalks. Nick’s Fall Festival When: open Sept. 30 to Oct. 31; hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Where: Nick’s Garden Center and Farm Market, 2001 S. Chambers Road, Aurora Contact: 303-696-6657; www. nicksgardencenter.com Enjoy a straw maze, tractor ride through the tunnel of terror, train ride, jumping castles, pedal kart racetrack and more. Tokens needed for some activities; all-activity pass available. Concessions and cafe open on weekends. Nick’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off is from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Punkin’ Chunkin’ When: Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8; hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 26000 E. Quincy Ave. (Arapahoe Park racetrack), Aurora Contact: auroragov.org/ punkinchunkin Watch for flying pumpkins as chunk teams traveling from out of state see who can hurl a gourd the farthest. The range is long enough to accommodate world record holders, and the air cannon
Lakota Gardner, 2, of Thornton, picks out the perfect pumpkin from the Maize in the City pumpkin patch in 206. Face painting is among the many activities offered at the corn maze again this year on Sept. 29. COURTESY PHOTO teams have their sights set on the one-mile mark. The festival also will feature family activities, a pumpkin patch, entertainers, a beer garden and food vendors both days, an open car show, and a Corvette Fall Blast Car Show, in partnership with the Central Colorado Corvette Club. An evening concert by nationally touring country artist The Swon Brothers kicks off the festival at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6; gates open at 5 p.m. Concert tickets include admission to the festival for the entire weekend. Pumpkin Patch of Centennial When: Open daily from Oct. 7-31; hours are 10 a.m. to dusk. Where: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial Contact: 303-740-2688 or pumpkinpatchofcentennial@ gmail.com; www.facebook. com/PumpkinPatchCentennial/ A variety of pumpkins and gourds are for sale, and photo opportunities are included. Proceeds from the patch help support projects that serve the homeless and hungry in the metro area. These include St. Francis Center, St. Clare s Supper Ministry, Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry, Family Tree House of Hope, and the HAAT project for the homeless in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. Pumpkin Harvest Festival When: open Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8; hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver Contact: info@fourmilepark.org; www.fourmilepark.org Old-time fall festival where guests can build a scarecrow, play pioneer games, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, enjoy historic demonstrations and take a tour of the Four Mile House Museum. Learn how families lived and prepared for the season during the late 1800s. Beer garden and local food vendors will be onsite. Guests also will get to select pumpkins from the patch. Admission is free; charges apply for refreshments, pumpkins and some activities. CALF s Harvest Day Agricultural Festival When: Saturday, Sept. 30; hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Lowell Ranch, 2330 S. I-25 (East Frontage Road), Castle Rock Contact: 303-688-0126 or calf@thecalf.org; www.thecalf. org Highlights include a U-pick pumpkin and gourd patch, hayrides, carriage rides and agricultural exhibits. New this year are tours of the pumpkin patch. Colorado Pumpkin Patch When: open daily through Oct. 29; hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Where: Sky Cliff Center, 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock; back 20 acres of prop-
Flat Acres Farm Fall Festival When: Open Wednesday to Sunday through Oct. 31; hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker Contact: 303-805-1038; www. flatacresfarm.com Bring the entire family to join in the fun of the corn maze, snake tunnel, corn kernel boxes, petting zoo, kids hay bale maze, giant swing set and many other activities. Before leaving be sure to stop by the pumpkin patch and pick that perfect carving pumpkin. Reapers Hollow & Dead End Motel When: open Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7-8. 13-15, 21-22, 28-29 and Oct. 31; hours are 7-10 p.m. Where: Flat Acres Farm, 11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker Contact: 303-805-1038; http://www.reapershollow. com/ For the scare of your life, come enjoy the outdoor haunted corn maze. If daring enough this trail will take you through the corn and adventure through the woods. Will you dare to enter? The Patch In Elizabeth When: open Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29; hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekday field trips by reservation. Where: 39980 Fox Trot Circle, Elizabeth Contact: 720-446-6001 or info@thepatchinelizabeth. com; www.thepatchinelizabeth.com Family-friendly pumpkin patch with hay rides, sack slide, straw mountain, petting zoo, corn crib, games and concessions. Corn Maze; Pumpkin Festival When: maze is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 29; hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; festival is Friday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 15; hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Denver Botanic
Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton Contact: 720-865-4338; www. botanicgardens.org Wind your way through seven acres of corn. The maze can be viewed from two 15foot tall illuminated bridges. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the mini-maze. Tickets to the maze also include one hayride, a barrel train ride (for children 12 and under) and unlimited jumping on a giant pillow. Pony rides and hamster balls are available for an additional fee. Vendors will sell favorite fall foods such as funnel cakes, hotdogs, freshly squeezed lemonade and kettle corn. Tickets to the pumpkin festival include access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch and family and children’s activities. Pumpkin prices vary by size; the average price is $8. It is recommended to bring a wagon to transport pumpkins. Free pumpkin daycare is available while you enjoy the rest of the festival. Discounted maze tickets available during festival. After Dark Corn Maze; Dead Zone Scream Park When: open Oct. 6-29; hours are 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; 7-11 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29; and 7-11 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton Contact: 720-865-4338; www.botanicgardens.org or https://www.deadzonescreampark.com/ The lights are out in the corn maze and visitors can find their way through with only the light of a glow stick. The after-dark maze is not haunted. Dead Zone Scream Park includes admission into the corn stalkers haunted maze, after dark maze and a haunted hayride. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Pumpkin Festival; Pumpkin Patch When: Festival is Saturday, Sept. 30; hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; patch is open through October; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Where: Jared s Nursery Gift & Garden Center, 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton Contact: 303-979-6022 or jaredsgc@jaredsgarden.com; www.jaredsgarden.com Pumpkins available during October; cost is based on the weight of the pumpkin (usually $5-$20). Festival includes straw maze.
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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 303-8108504. 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, 303-814-3479. Elbert County Sheriff ’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/ posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elbert Game Night: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Board and card games for all ages. Call 303-648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org.
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Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels welcome. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org. Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Build LEGO stuff together. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org. Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org.
Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.
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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.
Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential. Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.
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
Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter Colorado Humane Society dogs and cats throughout Colorado Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Foster families for animals on lists to Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, be euthanized dogs and their litters, as well as homes for Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. Public Notice cats and dogs that require socializing or org. NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL that areESTATE recovering from surgery or injuries. AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION Contact: Teresa ASSE International Student Exchange FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Program To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Special Advocates Court Appointed Organizes student exchange programs Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Works with abused and neglected children Need: Local host families to provide Name thehomes same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to allof Personsin having Interest Douglas, of Arapahoe, Elbert and Lincoln for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To counties coutries. Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or Roger Goodhue P.O. Box 421 speak up for and ensure their best interests 800-733-2773 Franktown, CO 80134-6023 in court and each of you are hereby notified303-695-1882 that on Contact: or www.adv4chilAYUSA: International YouthYou Exchange the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State dren.org. Program
Public Notices Certificate Number: 2014-01944
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HGT Enterprises.
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Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James C. Smith, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30026
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before January 18, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Louis A. Eckert Personal Representative 2042 Spruce Street Hermon, ME 04401 Legal Notice No: 23760 First Publication: September 14, 2017 Last Publication: September 28, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Roger Goodhue P.O. Box 421 Franktown, CO 80134-6023
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit: Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDEMENT Lot: 2A Certificate Number: 2014-01944
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Roger Goodhue P.O. Box 421 Franktown, CO 80134-6023 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit: Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDEMENT Lot: 2A Certificate Number: 2014-01944 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HGT Enterprises. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Roger Goodhue for said year 2013;
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 Publicvolunteers Notice orientation, prospective will get an overview ofPURCHASE the services provided, NOTICE OF OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX SALE AND OF APPLICATION learn about theLIEN volunteer opportunities, FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED take a tour of the center, and talk with To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occustaff and volunteers. In addition, pancy of the hereinafter Described the Land,$25 Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name volunteer application fee will be waived the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and for anyone applies to be aof volunteer to allwho Persons having Interest Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May during the open house. Volunteers must Concern, and more especially to: be 16 years old, pass a background check Roger Goodhue and be able to commit at421 least three P.O.to Box Franktown, CO 80134-6023 hours a week for three months. RSVP at You and each of you are hereby notified that on www.ddfl.org.
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of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:
Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDEMENT Lot: 2A
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
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;
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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Roger Goodhue for said year 2013; That said HGT Enterprises on the 29th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to HGT Enterprises on the 3rd day of January 2018, unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.
Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDEMENT Lot 002C Certificate Number: 2014-01945
To advertise yourand public notices call 303-566-4100 said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HGT Enterprises.
Public Notice
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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Roger Goodhue P.O. Box 421 Franktown, CO 80134-6023
This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 21, 2017, September 28, 2017 and October 5, 2017.
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:
Witness my hand this 13th day of September 2017 Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado
Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDEMENT Lot 002C
Legal Notice No.: 23766 First Publication: September 21, 2017 Last Publication: October 5, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Certificate Number: 2014-01945
Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED
the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HGT Enterprises. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;
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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Roger Goodhue for said year 2013;
That said HGT Enterprises on the 29th day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to HGT Enterprises on the 3rd day of January 2018, unless the same has been redeemed;
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.
This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 21, 2017, September 28, 2017 and October 5, 2017. Witness my hand this 13th day of September 2017 Assistant Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 23767 First Publication: September 21, 2017 Last Publication: October 5, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.
This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 21, 2017, September 28, 2017 and October 5, 2017.
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:
Witness my hand this 13th day of September 2017 Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado
Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDEMENT Lot 002C
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.
This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on September 21, 2017, September 28, 2017 and October 5, 2017. Witness my hand this 13th day of September 2017
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