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Fire station holds tree lighting Elizabeth holiday festivities include events for children By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media With fire trucks temporarily cleared out of their bays, there was plenty of room inside the Elizabeth Fire Department for Santa, his elves, and vendors who greeted visitors at the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting Festival in Elizabeth on Dec. 4. This year, the chamber transformed the traditional outdoor event called An Olde Country Christmas, typically held on East Main Street, into the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival held inside at the Elizabeth Fire Department. “With it being a nighttime event and being in December, over the last few years it had become not very well attended,” said Trista Ellis, chamber executive director. “We kind of changed things up this year, and we had it at the fire station. We were really impressed. It was a great turnout and our vendors were really happy.” This year’s event featured hand-crafted and custom vendor goods and a silent auction for the adults, while the kids had pictures with Santa at Saint Nick’s North Pole, ornament decorating and a candy cane cakewalk. “We were really impressed with the turnout, with it being a first-time event,” Ellis said. “Mayor Clay Hurst did our tree lighting, and then afterwards, the Girls Scouts sang carols.” Sponsors of this year’s tree lighting included G&G Landscaping, who hung the lights on the tree, and Viaero Wireless, who provided the ornaments and decorating materials for the kids. Other sponsors included the town of Elizabeth, IREA, the Means Agency, All American Propane and Falkor Ranch Alpacas. The photos with Santa were provided by Dancing Lizards Photography along with EC Riders. In addition to the sponsors, Ellis especially acknowledged the Elizabeth Fire Department for its help in bringing the event to the community. “They provided the space for us, and they worked really hard getting it ready, hanging the lights on the building,” she said. “They deserve a really big shout-out.”

Two GOP activists seek posts on BOCC Richardson, Wells aim for seats held by Ross, Rowland By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Republicans Scott Wells and Chris Richardson have stepped down from their positions on the Elbert County Republican Party Central Committee to run for two seats on the Board of County Commissioners. On Nov. 11, Wells stepped down as chairman of the Elbert Wells County Republicans to announce his intention to seek the District 3 seat on the BOCC in the 2016 election, a post currently held by Larry Ross. “I have been Richardson raising my right hand and volunteering for stuff since I was 18 years old and joined the Colorado Army

A crowd gathers for the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, held inside at the Elizabeth Fire Department. Photo by Rick Gustafson

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County clerk removes poster about marriage

This poster, which sparked controversy with its biblical passage, has been taken down by the clerk and recorder’s ofﬁce. Photo by Rick Gustafson

Language from Bible was at center of controversy By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media A poster containing a segment of a Bible verse describing marriage as being between a man and a woman — which had been hanging behind the customer-service desk in an office where Elbert County issues marriage licenses — has been removed. The poster is the property of Elbert County Clerk and Recorder Dallas Schroeder, a Republican. It includes a caption quoting a portion of the English Standard Version translation of First Corinthians 7:2. In an August email exchange between Schroeder and a group of public officials, some of whom

expressed concerns about issuing same-sex marriage licenses, Schroeder wrote, “There is no way to miss it if you are in for a marriage license. It is a picture of a bride standing on a hill with the groom walking up the hill to meet her. On the bottom I have a portion of the verse in I Corinthians where Paul says, ‘Each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.’ And cite the verse.” A copy of the email exchange and a photo of the poster found their way to the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a Madison, Wisconsin-based 501(c)(3). The foundation, which describes itself as an “association of freethinkers (atheists and agnostics),” wrote four emails to Schroeder between Nov. 20 and Dec. 9 requesting that he remove the poster. In one email, Andrew Seidel, the foundation staff attorney, wrote, “When citizens are em-

ployed by the government they agree to accept certain restrictions. The Supreme Court put it very clearly: ‘when public employees make statements pursuant to their official duties, the employees are not speaking as citizens for First Amendment purposes, and the Constitution does not insulate their communications from employer discipline.’” In another email sent to the three members of the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 19, county resident Jim Duvall — the husband of Jill Duvall, chairwoman of the Elbert County Democratic Party — objected to the poster and warned, “This will be the focus of another lawsuit if not removed.” Schroeder has said the poster had been up for 15 months with no negative comments from anyone other than Jim Duvall. However, this claim was countered by Jill

Duvall in an Elbert County News story published on Dec. 3 as well as in a television news story that aired Dec. 7 on Denver’s Channel 7. Schroeder could not be reached for comment, but he did send an email confirming the poster’s removal to the Duvalls’ attorney, Lark House Fogel Law Office, on the evening of Dec. 9. “We’re very happy the county did the right thing,” Seidel said. ‘It was very clear that that was promoting his religious beliefs, and it was done to intimidate people he does not like. The government cannot do that.” Jim Duvall said that he was pleased the situation could be resolved without litigation. “That wasn’t going to be beneficial to anyone,” he said. Elbert County has issued two same-sex marriage licenses since a June 26 Supreme Court ruling lifted bans on same-sex marriage.

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Castle Rock Adventist expands birthing facility $1.5 million project adds ﬁve new suites

DECEMBER DIAPER DRIVE

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com The $1.5 million expansion of Castle Rock Adventist Hospital’s labor and delivery unit is expected to accommodate 250 more births in the coming year. The 2,000-square-foot addition was officially unveiled Dec. 8, when Nikki Colquitt, a Castle Rock mother and wife of Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt, cut the ribbon at the facility on Meadows Boulevard. Colquitt, who is pregnant, delivered million — her second cost of birthing child at Castle facility expansion Rock Adventist hospital in — square March 2014, footage of expansion shortly after — suites added the hospital opened. She — babies will deliver delivered in 2015 her third child there in Janu— babies ary. expected to be “This hosdelivered in 2016 pital is beautiful,” Nikki Colquitt said. “It’s new, it’s clean, it’s quiet. The food was great — my husband loved the food. When you’re in a hospital for three days, you want good food.” “It’s important (that) your wife and mother of your kids is comfortable,” Britton Colquitt said. “We felt like we were being taken care of by family. We had mountain views and really good food. I think I hit up the restaurant more than any dad has here.” The expanded facility includes five new labor, delivery, recovery and post-

The Britton and Nikki Colquitt family and Castle Rock Adventist Hospital are sponsoring a December diaper drive to beneﬁt Young Lives, an organization that uses mentoring, Bible study and other discipleship methods to instill conﬁdence in teen moms. In addition to diapers, the drive also will accept new and gently used baby and toddler items. The drive will run through Dec. 31, and items may be dropped off in the main lobby at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital.

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Nikki Colquitt, a Castle Rock mom and wife of Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt, cuts the ribbon to the expanded labor and delivery unit at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital. She plans to give birth to their third child at Castle Rock Adventist. Photo by Shanna Fortier partum suites, bringing the total number of birthing suites to 13. Each new room is equipped with its own soaking tub. A new nursing station also was added to the wing. Last year, the hospital delivered nearly 700 babies, and in 2016 it’s projecting more than 950 deliveries. The need for more birthing suites has grown significantly since the hospital opened in 2013, with expectant mothers coming from Castle Rock and many surrounding areas, including Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Franktown, Elizabeth, Kiowa, Larkspur and Monument, according to hospital data.

“The problem had been before that there was a number of patients filling up the small amount of rooms, and they would have to send the patient elsewhere,” said Dr. Wayne Furr, who has been with Castle Rock Adventist since it opened and has delivered a fair number of Broncos babies. “This allows a lot more access of patients and physicians to utilize services here.” Todd Folkenberg, chief executive officer at the hospital, said the Dec. 8 event was less about celebrating an expansion and more about how the five new rooms enable the hospital to hire more nurses and partner with more obstetricians and

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midwives to provide a great experience for patients. “This is a huge celebration for Castle Rock Adventist and our community because we can help that many more members of our community in what I believe is an incredible, special and sacred moment,” Folkenberg said. The hospital and Nikki Colquitt also are teaming to host a diaper drive in December. The drive will benefit Young Lives, an organization that uses mentoring, Bible study and other discipleship methods to instill confidence in teen moms. “I’ve had involvement volunteering with that ministry, and I know just how amazing it is,” Nikki Colquitt said. In addition to diapers, new and gently used baby items are also being accepted. Now that the labor and delivery facility expansion is complete, remodeling efforts will focus on a neonatal intensivecare unit addition. The construction, which should be completed in the next three months, will bring the hospital’s capacity for caring for NICU babies from four at a time to six at a time.

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Texting 911 now possible for Douglas and Elbert counties G Staff report When an emergency occurs, calling 911 isn’t always an option. Members of the public in Douglas and Elbert counties can now send text messages to 911 instead, according to Douglas County. Texting to 911 provides accessibility to the hearing- and speech-impaired population and provides an alternative to reach help in a dangerous situation when a voice call is not possible or where a voice call fails due to a high volume of

activity. While excited that the service is now available, the Douglas County Emergency Telephone Service Authority asks individuals to “call if you can, but text if you must.”

After sending the first text, be prepared to answer questions and follow instructions from the 911 text recipient. Text in simple words and keep messages brief and concise. Do not use abbreviations.

How to text to 911: Enter the numbers 911 in the “To” field. The first text message to 911 should be brief and contain the location of the emergency and type of help needed.

When to text to 911: If you are hearing- or speech-impaired. When a voice call could increase a threat. If you are injured and cannot speak. If you are in a remote location and can

only send a text message. The four major carriers — AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless — have agreed to offer the text to 911 service. However, this does not mean the service is available in all areas or with other carriers. Should you be out of the area, for that carrier, you will receive a message stating the text service is not available and to call 911. Photos, videos and other attachments cannot be sent to 911 via text, although those capabilities will be available in the future.

Tips for staying fire-free this holiday season Safety steps can save lives, prevent damage Staff report The holiday season is a joyous time, but unfortunately, it presents many opportunities for home fires to occur. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control urges Colorado families to remember the importance of fire safety and prevention. Christmas trees are involved in approximately 400 fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection Association, typically resulting in more than a dozen deaths around the country, many injuries and more than $10 million in property loss and damage. Short-circuiting tree lights are cited as the leading cause. “A beautifully decorated live Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many households across this country,” said Paul Cooke, director of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control. “However, these trees pose serious danger when allowed to become dry. Tree fires, which

‘... Trees pose serious danger when allowed to become dry. Tree fires, which can have tragic consequences, are preventable if you follow a few simple steps.’ Paul Cooke, Director of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control can have tragic consequences, are preventable if you follow a few simple steps.” Human error and carelessness cause most fires and related deaths and injuries. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that candles cause more than 17,000 home fires, resulting in about 180 deaths and 1,575 injuries each year. The top four days for home candle fires are Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve.

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National Guard,” Wells said. “Being a commissioner is just the next step in my lifelong desire to serve.” Wells served as chairman for the Elbert County Republicans from 2008-15, and has held positions in other local governmental organizations, including his ongoing service on the Kiowa School Board. Ross, whose first term runs through the end of 2016, said he is still deliberating his candidacy for re-election in November and had no comment regarding Wells’ decision to run. “Our county government needs to establish trust with the citizens of Elbert

County,” Wells said. “Our county government needs to establish trust with the great employees that we have in Elbert County. I will strive to work with the other commissioners, the elected officials, and the employees to be the best that we can be, creating a team with a goal of service to the citizens. Elbert County is a great place, and we need a government to match.” In November, Wells was re-elected to his second term on the Kiowa School Board and will continue to serve on that body. “I love working on the school board, and I will continue doing it, no matter what my day job is,” he said. Meanwhile, Richardson stepped down as secretary of the Elbert County Republican Central Committee at a special meeting to elect a new chairman and other open offices on Dec. 2. Richardson imme-

diately announced his candidacy for the District 1 seat on the BOCC currently held by Robert Rowland, who has announced he will not seek re-election. “I’m running because Elbert County is unique,” Richardson said. “We’ve got something very special here, and I think it’s worth working hard to keep. We deserve a well-led county government.” Richardson outlined his vision for Elbert County government as one that appropriately serves the needs of citizens, ensures public safety while protecting private freedoms, and responsibly supports economic growth while protecting the resources and culture that make the county special. “There has been a great deal of progress, especially in the past few years, but we seemed to have plateaued,” he said. “I believe change is necessary for us to move

forward again. I’d like to be that change.” Richardson, a retired Army officer, also has a long tenure of public service to Elbert County, including the role of secretary for the Elizabeth School Board. His term on the school board runs through November 2017, and he said if elected to the District 1 seat, he is committed to serving the final year of his four-year term since the two bodies are independent of one another. Rowland attended the Dec. 2 GOP meeting and said he greatly respects Richardson, and that Richardson would do a good job as county commissioner if elected. According to GOP Central Committee bylaws, Wells and Richardson were required to resign their positions as party officers before announcing their candidacy for public office.

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Fire department warns about battery dangers Batteries used in drones, R/C cars can explode and cause fires

TIPS TO PREVENT BATTERY FIRES

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• Do not overcharge batteries

South Metro Fire Rescue is warning consumers this holiday season about the danger of fires caused by lithium-ion polymer batteries, which can be found in drones, hover boards and remote-controlled toys. At the department’s joint services facility in Parker, safety officer Jason Camper demonstrated how easy it is for a lithiumion polymer battery to start a fire. An overcharged battery was poked with a nail, and that was all it took for the battery to combust and burst into flames. South Metro Fire Rescue has responded to two recent fires ignited by the batteries. As the holidays approach, the department launched a public education campaign to prevent potential disasters. “This year, there are so many more remote-controlled toys and items out there — there are drones and hover boards and other items that use these lithium polymer batteries,” said Becky O’Guin, public information officer for South Metro Fire Rescue. “So we just want to make sure people know that while it may be a toy, the batteries aren’t toys

• Do not leave them unattended while charging • Use a fireproof container while charging • Use a charger recommended by manufacturer • Check batteries for outward signs of damage • Use adult supervision

A South Metro Fire Rescue firefighter takes a temperature reading on a lithium-ion battery during a demonstration Dec. 9. The fire reached a temperature of 600 degrees shortly after igniting. Photo by Chris Michlewicz and they should be handled responsibly.” Investigators are trying to determine whether the batteries are causing hover board fires that have been reported by users nationwide. In November, Lone Tree residents overcharged a lithium-ion polymer battery that was not protected by a fireproof container. It

caused significant damage to the home. No one was injured. The batteries have higher discharge rates and are lighter in weight than their predecessors, but they’re also “a lot more volatile,” O’Guin said. The batteries are often charging and left unattended when the fires occur. Damaged

batteries also have caused problems, and investigators pinned the cause of a 2010 cargo jet crash on lithium-ion batteries that combusted mid-flight. South Metro recommends adult supervision while handling the batteries and cautions users not to overcharge them. The two recent fires are what put the lithium-ion polymer batteries “on our radar,” O’Guin said. Both lithium-ion polymer batteries and lithium ion batteries can cause fires, she said.

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A snowman was seen shopping for carrots. I guess you could say that he was picking his nose. I am not crazy about icy roads, but otherwise, let it snow. Go ahead and let it drop way below freezing too. I like it. The furnace runs all night, and I don’t mind. I am looking forward to the dead of winter. When is that? Maybe around Tuesday, Dec. 22. That’s winter solstice. My sweaters are out, and so are my galoshes (from French: galoches). Hand me that big coat and those woolen mittens. Did you hear that Frosty the Snowman is getting a divorce? He said his wife is a flake. Smitty doesn’t think that winter is much of a joke. His legs are the length of my forefinger. And he’s not exactly a husky. Or whatever Taz is. Taz lives across the street and thrives in snow. I have seen other dogs do the same thing. Some dogs even lie down and nap in snow. I am not living with a dog like that. I am no more or less sociable in the winter than I am in the summer. I am a grumpy old man year-round. But snowman is an island. And I am a lot happier than I am in July. This might surprise you, albeit a little grim no matter what: “The Center for Disease Control and Pre-

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vention and the National Center for Health Statistics report that suicide rates are lowest during the winter months and highest in the spring and summer” (Wikipedia). Aha. Suicide rates Craig Marshall Smith don’t spike or peak QUIET during the cold DESPERATION and dark months of winter. I wonder if sunshine, which is generally considered an uplifting thing, is more depressing to depression sufferers because it’s out of harmony with the way you are feeling. One of my therapists suggested depression medication, and I said, “I need my depression.” It wasn’t an attempt at humor. Things depress me, but I don’t have the kind of depression that ends up sitting next to Dr. Phil, and always results in his extra-sincere offer of help. To some extent being disturbed by things has led to these columns, and even to my sense of humor. I haven’t always preferred winters. I lived in Los Angeles for eight years. Winter in Los Angeles is merely a calendar designation. There is no true winter there, except for

one unpleasant thing: It would rain. I like rain, but not for seven days in a row, and around the clock. Maybe you have seen the film “Blade Runner.” Very wet. That would depress me now, if I still lived there. I was young and didn’t know any better. What I didn’t know was Colorado. This is paradise. There’s another reason why Frosty is getting a divorce. Now and then his wife gave him the cold shoulder. Does winter brings families closer together, or send them into cabin fever? I’ll never know because I don’t have a family. If you can’t go anywhere, maybe you all gather together in the family room, and sit in front of the fire and drink hot cocoa. I’m kidding. Who does that? I have a fireplace. I can flip a switch and have a fire. It’s not the same as a real fire, but it’s easier to clean up afterward than a real fire. Convenience is not always endearing. You can listen to a CD of a crackling fire, and really fake it up. Poor Frosty was robbed the other night. Police, however, got a chuckle when they found out what the robber — who wanted Frosty’s old silk hat — commanded the snowman to do. “Freeze!” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Little gestures can make big impression So a buddy of mine recently visited Cuba. His sister had asked him to pick up a commemorative thimble as a souvenir for her friend. On the last day, while riding on a bus, he realized he had forgotten to buy the thimble and said something out loud about it to his traveling companions. Another passenger on the bus mentioned that she also needed to buy a thimble for someone, but she too had forgotten. That afternoon my friend Frank went and purchased two commemorative thimbles. And that evening he approached the woman whom he had overheard saying she also forgot to buy one and he handed her one of the thimbles. She offered to pay Frank for the souvenir, but he told her that it was OK, it was his gift to her and not to worry about it. As the night went on my buddy Frank and the woman he had met continued a conversation and as it turned out, the woman was

connected to some people in the entertainment business and invited my friend to attend a backstage event the next time his favorite musician was coming to town. No romance, no expectations on either side, just a simple and small gesture that turned Michael Norton strangers into friends. WINNING All because of a tiny thimble. WORDS Can you remember a time where someone did something for you that seemed so small or so simple but where you were so appreciative? Maybe it was a random act of kindness, or perhaps some-

one left you a note or a card just to let you know they were thinking about you. Our gifts, donations, and time spent volunteering don’t always have to be huge or grandiose. In fact, most times when I hear about someone sharing their gratitude or appreciation about a gift, message, or gesture, it is usually around something simple or small. And the best part about most of those stories is that the person giving or helping in some way chose to be anonymous or just humbly stood on the sidelines. Is there a small gesture that left you feeling wonderful? Has someone done something in some small way to help you out at a time you needed it most? I can guess that the answer to both questions for all of us is yes. Now the next question we have to ask ourselves is this, “When was the last time Norton continues on Page 9

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Food Pantry 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. Christmas Tree Lot Get the perfect Christmas tree at Boy Scout Troop 780’s tree lot, open from 5-9 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, at the south corner of Meadows Boulevard and Ambrosia Street, Castle Rock. The Scouts will sell fresh-cut trees, wreaths and garland. The Nutcracker of Parker Colorado School of Dance welcomes the entire family for their 12th anniversary

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we offered a simple or small gesture that made a difference in someone’s life?” If we can’t remember a time or it has been so long ago that we struggle to remember, maybe it’s time we look around us and see

Production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. Join us for this Town of Parker tradition complete with the Sugar Plum Fairy and the mystical Nutcracker. Performances are Thursday, Dec. 17, to Sunday, Dec. 20, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils. org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Monday, Dec. 21, 1011:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker; Tuesday, Dec. 22, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. at Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock; Tuesday, Dec. 22, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Castle Rock Government, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock (contact Jane Chrestensen, 303-660-1397); Sunday, Dec. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Wintersong: A Christmas Story The Castle Rock Chorale will perform two concerts to celebrate the holiday season: at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. The chorale is conducted by

where we can help or who we can assist. Can we open a car door, can we give up a seat, can we leave a note for someone we love and appreciate, can we donate time, money, or other resources, can we make a meal for a neighbor, can we offer someone a much-needed ear to listen, or can we offer a smile or a hug to someone feeling down? How about you, have you been the

artistic director Beryl Fanslow. Go to www. castlerockchorale.org. Festival of Lessons and Carols The music department at Christ’s Episcopal Church will offer its version of the traditional festival of lessons and carols from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. The service, created and originally offered in 1918 at Kings’ College, Cambridge, presents readings telling the story of the birth of Christ, from the birth prophecies to the arrival of the wise men. Choir anthems and Christmas carols are interspersed among the readings. String players from the Western Academy of Music will join the church’s in-house choir and musicians for this holiday event. The service will be in the sanctuary of Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., between Cantril and Lewis streets. Admission is free, but a special offering will be collected for the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, the local nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to people in need in Douglas and Elbert counties. All are welcome. Public Transit Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments and is available to all residents. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at

719- 541-4275 or go to www.outbackexpress. tripod.com. Advance reservations appreciated. November schedule: Thursday, Dec. 24, Simla and Matheson to Limon. Soles4Souls Collection Drop off new and used shoes through Christmas at the Re/Max Alliance office of agent Cathy Howrey, 18551 E. Mainstreet, Suite 2A, Parker. Soles4Souls is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty through the distribution of shoes. Go to www.soles4souls.org/get-involved/ Commitment Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Life Time Fitness in Parker kicks off the New Year with a part run/walk, part festival that includes an expo with numerous vendors on race morning. Run starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1 at Life Time Fitness, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and abilities. Members and non-members welcome. Children 12 and younger may register for free with a registered adult. Go to www.commitmentday. com/colorado/parker-aurora. Group training available at www.lifetimerun.com/grouprun-training/co-commitment-day-5k-2016parker. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@ lifetimefitness.com for additional information.

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recipient of a simple gesture that meant so much, or have you been the giver of a small gesture that was so appreciated? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we remember that a small gesture, even the size of a tiny thimble, can make a difference, 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.

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Cultural celebrations enrich local holiday tapestry Metro area’s diversity reflected in festivities from Chinese New Year to Kwanzaa to Hanukkah By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The holiday fever that generally focuses on the Christian Christmas and American New Year celebrations can overshadow the multitude of other religious and cultural traditions that reflect the diversity of the Denver metro area: Buddhists celebrated Bodhi Day on Dec. 8. The event recognizes the day Buddha experienced enlightenment. Those with a Mexican heritage celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Day on Dec. 12 to honor the patron saint — the Virgin Mary — of Mexico. And there are so many more, including the African-American Kwanzaa, the Jewish Hanukkah, and the Vietnamese Tet and Chinese New Year festivities. “Colorado is known for its welcoming spirit,” said Kelly Brough, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. “Not just at the holidays, but year-round, our community benefits from the richness that comes as a result of celebrating different cultures and perspectives. It’s that spirit of collaboration and openness that make us such a top destination for the next generation.” Christmas Images marking the Christmas holiday include Nativity scenes and Santa Claus. The Nativity scene symbolizes the religious celebration of the birth of Jesus. Many churches hold Christmas Eve and candlelight services. “Christmas is one of the two most important dates on the Christian calendar,” said Scott Carranza, pastor of Jesus of Nazareth Compassionate Ministries and church in Lakewood. “Christmas marks the birth of Jesus and a time to celebrate the arrival of our savior. The other date is Easter, when we mourn Jesus dying on the cross for our sins, but then celebrate his resurrection.” Carranza pastors a Spanish church, which has an early Christmas Eve service so families can get home for the traditional celebration. “We also do a posada, which is the re-enactment of Mary and Joseph seeking lodging,” he said. “We rent a donkey, dress the parts and, with Mary riding the donkey, the group tours the neighborhood singing Christmas carols.” Of course, images of Santa are everywhere as the season of shopping for gifts shifts into high gear. Santa’s helpers are available to speak to children in a variety of locations, and the red-suited elf or his helpers visit hospitals, nursing homes and other locations. Hanukkah For the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah — also known as the Festival of Lights — celebrated this year from Dec. 6-14, the primary symbol is the menorah. The nine-pronged candlestick represents the rededication of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C. after the Syrians-Greeks had desecrated it by placing idols of their gods there. “The holiday celebrates the miracle of oil for lighting the eight branches of the menorah in the temple,” said Zev Pomeranz, assistant rabbi at Aish Denver, a Jewish learning center in Greenwood Village. “There was only undesecrated oil to keep the menorah lighted for one day, but it would take eight days to purify oil. However, the miracle is there was enough oil for all eight days.” On the first day of Hanukkah, one candle in the menorah is lit. An additional candle is lit each day until all eight candles are burning. The ninth candle is used to light the other candles. Jewish congregations gather for Hanukkah services, reciting special prayers thanking God for the miracle of oil for the menorah and singing songs of praise. “There are also social gatherings where traditional Hanukkah foods … like latkes, potato pancakes that are cooked in hot oil,” Pomeranz said.

A girl pets the nose of one of the lion dancers during a past Chinese New Year celebration at the Twin Dragon Restaurant in Englewood. The restaurant is among a number of locations in the metro area that celebrates the holiday with fireworks and lion dancers. File photo Kwanzaa Kwanzaa celebrations are held from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, primarily in locations around the Five Points neighborhood at the northeast edge of Denver’s central business district. “We have special programs on each of the seven days,” said Thedora Jackson of the Kwanzaa Committee of Denver. “Kwanzaa is a time to honor African heritage in the African-American culture, and there will be music, food and dancing reflecting African culture.” Last year’s first-day celebration attracted several hundred people, Jackson said. Kwanzaa began in 1965 when Maulana Karenga, professor of Africana Studies at California State University at Long Beach, sought to bring the African-American community together in a positive manner following the Watts riots in Los Angeles. The celebration was intended as a way to help African-Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage. The Kwanzaa celebration began in Denver in the early 1970s, Jackson said. Early celebrations were small, but they’ve grown in size and attendance every year. “We have many different activities,” she said. “One important activity is we take time during the celebration to honor and recognize those who have been active in our community.” Chinese New Year Firecrackers and dragons are images of the Chinese and Tet new years that are celebrated in late January or early February in the Denver area. As the name indicates, Chinese New Year celebrates the turning of the Chinese calendar. According to customs and traditions, it is a time to clean the house to sweep away all ill fortune and make way for incoming good fortune. Traditions also include lighting firecrackers and giving money gifts in red paper envelopes to children and the elderly. Although Chinese New Year is Feb. 7 and 8, the annual celebration at the Twin Dragon restaurant in Englewood will be Feb. 12 and 13. “We have the lion dancers come in to set off strings of firecrackers and to perform for our customers,” restaurant owner Shiou Yun Wang said. “The firecrackers and the dancers are traditional. It used to be the Twin Dragon event was the only celebration in the area. But now other restaurants and other locations in Denver’s Chinese neighborhoods are holding the celebrations.” Tet New Year Tet is the celebration of the Vietnamese New Year. The formal Vietnamese name means the Feast of the First Morning of the First Day. It is usually celebrated on the

Drummers take part in last year’s Kwanzaa celebration in the Five Points area of Denver. The celebration of African culture and heritage is planned again this year. Courtesy photo same day as the Chinese New Year. Traditions include visiting a friend, honoring ancestors, giving gifts and opening a business. The Vietnamese neighborhood called Little Saigon, on South Federal Boulevard between Alameda and Mississippi, holds some Tet celebrations. A Tet celebration was held last year at the King’s Landing Seafood Restaurant at 2200 W. Alameda Ave. that included lion dancers, fireworks and traditional Vietnamese food. The restaurant plans to celebrate Tet and Chinese New Year on Feb. 8, which will include lion dancers and other Tet holiday activities. Nguyen Cao Phan, 66, who lives in Denver, recalled the Tet festivities of his native country. “I lived near Natrang and Tet was a huge time of celebration,” he said during a shopping trip to Little Saigon. “I have been here since about 1979. Tet isn’t celebrated like it was in Vietnam, but there are restaurants that celebrate Tet and the Chinese New Year together. It is OK, I guess, but I wish there was a big Tet celebration to honor our heritage.”

On the first day of Hanukkah, one candle in the menorah is lit. An additional candle is lit each day. Stock photo

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Hudson Gardens alight for holidays Display turns 30-acre public site into magical venue through Jan. 2

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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hudson Gardens’ signature tree is a huge ancient cottonwood, covered to the tips of its branches with tiny white lights — more than 30,000. It takes men with bucket trucks to decorate it, said Hudson Gardens concert and special events manager Kristi Manz, who hopes to welcome 25,000 to 30,000 visitors by Jan. 2, when the yearly “A Hudson Christmas” light display closes. She pointed out spots that are new or changed each year as the 30-acre public gardens turn into a magical place for families to stroll and/or enjoy a free wagon ride as they listen to familiar music piped through the trees. One enters through the Welcome Center into a purpleand-white lit area that leads to the path. Partway around the Oval Garden is the very popular multicolored tunnel — a favorite spot for photos — and to the west is the Rose Garden, with its tall ice sculpture, formed as the fountains keep running over a metal form. Tiny blue projected lights sprinkle blue dots on one’s face and jacket and the ground around, while colored orbs form a different sort of garden bed in the yard of the Hudson Residence, which houses newly remodeled administrative offices for the staff of 15. Down the hill behind the residence, where demonstration gardens bloom in summer, the hard-working garden railroad boasts holiday cars, including “Percy” from

Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Parking is free. “A Hudson Christmas” is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 23 and then resumes from Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Tickets cost $11 adults, $9 members and active/retired military, $8 children 4-12, free 3 and under. On Mondays, visitors can purchase the Family Fun Deal: two adults and up to four children for $30.

“Thomas the Tank Engine.” Walk through Candyland, with its picket fence of candy canes and assorted sparkling goodies. Nearby, at the Mary Carter Trail Entrance, is Nixon’s Coffee House, which offers hot drinks and snacks. Walk toward the barn, past Santa’s sleigh and lighted reindeer, where kids will find a cheerful Santa who has you sign into his “Naughty or Nice Book” before you chat with him (through Dec. 23). Through the evening, there are “flyovers” of the resident Canada geese, which honk and chatter on the pond during the night. Huge lighted amber starbursts hang in the big, old wetlands cottonwoods. Cross over a bridge to the island where a warming bonfire awaits by the Crystal Lake, filled with reflections. Free wagon rides are offered, pulled by a tractor. Manz estimates a visit will run 45 to 90 minutes — depending on how many photos you take.

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AREA CLUBS Ongoing 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. The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96-year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization. The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. Finding Our Way Together, a brand new group for anyone

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and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit www.outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information. Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www. promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com. Sky Cliff Adult Day Center Support Groups: Stoke Victors meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month. Lunch is provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-8142863. Evening Stroke Victors meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Cookies and coffee provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Caregivers Support Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. All groups meet at Sky Cliff Adult Day Center in Castle Rock. Contact Sky Cliff at 303-814-2863. Visit www.skycliff.org. VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to www. vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.

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Senior caps off killer career Smith sets school record, is named volleyball player of the year

Ottman, Smith, Horvath among 2016 inductees

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ponderosa volleyball coach Rob Graham has never had a player like Allison Smith. Smith, a senior who will play next season for Colorado Mesa, set a school record for career kills and wrapped up her final season in high school as one of the state’s best players. She has been named the 2015 Colorado Community Media South Metro Volleyball Player of the Year. “She was the greatest player to ever put on a uniform at Ponderosa,” said Graham. “Allison was huge this year. She was instrumental in helping us win another (Continental) league title and another final four appearance at state. “Allison improved her game in every statistical category this season. She ended her career with the most kills ever for a Ponderosa volleyball player. Whenever our team was in a bind, my setter, Laurel (Lech), always went to Ally knowing that she would come through in crucial moments. She will be missed.” Smith, a nominee for Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year, had 400 attack kills this season to give her

Allison Smith is the 2015 Colorado Community Media South Metro Volleyball Player of the Year. Courtesy photo 1,471 kills for her high school career, which was over 600 more than the previous school record. Smith led the league and state in kills per set (4.8). She had an 11.9 ace percentage this season, 54 total blocks, 260 digs and 444 service receives. “I definitely improved this season more mentally and also with my skills,” she admitted. “I noticed from my freshman season I grew a lot as a player, not only technical stuff but mentally towards the game.” Mental development had both Graham and Smith smiling along with her ability to deliver kills to gain

team points. “It was more because I was young,” Smith said of her mental maturity. “When I was a freshman I was kind of more scared and had a lot more pressure that got to me and not having the mental toughness in pressure situations to not have me make errors. That’s part of the mental game. “It’s so much fun to make a kill. It’s probably the best feeling. It’s such a good feeling and to be celebrating with your team after a kill. I can’t really explain it.”

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Key performers: Olivia Whitworth had 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Jordan Speicher had five rebounds and two steals and eight points scored.

game.

BOYS BASKETBALL Elizabeth 62, Colorado Academy 60 Elizabeth edged out Colorado Academy in the Dec. 10 tournament

had five rebounds and two assists.

Palmer Ridge 70, Elizabeth 43 Jordan Minch scored 12 points in the Dec. 4 nonconference game. Key performers: Garett Hawkins Cameron Moon had five rebounds and one assists. Adam Eveleth had three steals.

KIOWA INDIANS GIRLS BASKETBALL Kiowa 50, Dayspring Christian 37 Helen Janes scored 26 points in the Dec. 10 tournament game. Key performers: Melanie Deering had 18 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Janes also had five steals and 12 rebounds. Kiowa 65, Front Range Christian 27 Helen Janes scored 20 points in the Dec. 4 nonconference game. Key performers: Melanie Deer-

GIRLS BASKETBALL Simla 47, Genoa-Hugo 39 The Cubs improved to 2-0 on the season Dec. 5 in a home tournament match. Key performers: Sophomores Jerraldawn Rector and Hannah Kerst combined for 34 points. Rector also had 16 assists, six steals and five assists. Simla 46, The Vanguard School 21 The Cubs won their first game of the

ing scored 12 points, had seven rebounds and five steals. Janes also had 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal. Julie Smith had six steals. BOYS BASKETBALL Dayspring Christian 47, Kiowa 46 Kiowa was edged out in the Dec. 5 tournament game. Key performers: Landon Morehead

scored 19 points and Jacob Gabriel scored 13. Logan Link had 11 rebounds. Kiowa 55, Front Range Christian 43 Junior Landon Morehead scored 17 points in the Dec. 4 nonconference game. Key performers: Jacob Gabriel scored 14 points and had three steals. Logan Link had 17 rebounds and five blocks.

SIMLA CUBS season Dec. 4 in a nonconference home match. Key performers: Sophomores Jerraldawn Rector and Hannah Kerst combined for 25 points and nine steals. BOYS BASKETBALL Simla 60, The Vanguard School 51 The Cubs took a home tournament game Dec. 4, notching its first win of

Ponderosa athletic director and former coach Tim Ottmann, ex-Mustangs and Highlands Ranch coach Kent Smith, and Arapahoe graduate Peter Horvath are among the six people who will be inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony for the 2016 Hall of Fame class is scheduled for April 2 at the Radisson Hotel Southeast at 3155 S. Vaughn Way in Aurora. Ottmann came to Ponderosa in 1990 as a wrestling coach, and the Mustangs won eight state championships under his guidance. Ponderosa captured six consecutive state titles from 2003-2008. Ottmann has been Ponderosa’s AD for the past 25 years. Smith spent time as the boys basketball coach at Ponderosa and Highlands Ranch. He was also the boys and girls cross-country coach Jim Benton for the Falcons. Smith was the boys basketball coach at Boulder from 1971-1982, and the Panthers OVERTIME won state titles in 1977 and 1979. Smith’s 1988 Ponderosa boys basketball was crowned state champs, and his 1992 Highlands Ranch girls cross-country team won the state meet. He is currently the girls basketball coach at Alamosa. Horvath, a 1979 Arapahoe High School graduate, coached the boys and girls teams at Columbine High School from 1982-2008, and the programs combined to capture nine state title and eight runner-up finishes in his tenure. He was the CHSCA Coach of the Year five times. Butler runs 23rd at Nationals Ben Butler, the two-time Class 3A state champion from SkyView Academy, finished 23rd in the Nike National Cross-County Championships held Dec. 5 in Portland, Oregon. He was timed in 15:31.70.

ELIZABETH CARDINALS GIRLS BASKETBALL Moffat County 75, Elizabeth 60 Olivia Whitworth scored 15 points in the Dec. 10 tournament game. Key performers: Alyssa Acosta scored 11 points, including five free throws. Palmer Ridge 43, Elizabeth 38 Rachel Rucker scored 12 points in the Dec. 4 nonconference game.

Area coaches get Hall of Fame nod

the year. Key performers: Freshman Joel George scored 15 points, senior Jason George had 14 points and senior Matt Thieman had 13 points. Simla 55, Genoa-Hugo/Karval 41 The Cubs took their second game of the season Dec. 5, defeating the Pirates in a neutral tournament game. Key performers: Senior Matt Thieman poured in 20 points and junior Marcus Mazerall had 12 points.

Baseball could get RPI head start RPI stands for rating percentage index, and high school sports followers had better get used to the term. All Colorado team sports will use RPI, instead of wild card points, to determine state playoff qualifiers starting in 2016-17. However, according to CSHAANow.com, the baseball committee has approved a proposal that RPI be used to qualify teams in all classifications for the 2016 season, and could be the first sport to use RPI for post season qualifying. The Legislative Council must approve the recommendation during its January meeting and results of out-of-state games will not be used in the RPI ratings. RPI ranks teams based on wins, losses and strength of schedule. If the baseball committee’s pitch passes, 10 Class 4A league champions would automatically qualify for postseason play. The remainder of the bracket will be determined by the RPI. The eight host teams for the regionals will be decided by the league winners with the highest RPI. In Class 5A, the eight league champs automatically advance to the postseason with the remainder of the 32-team field finalized by RPI standings. Teams ranked 1-8 in the RPI would host regional tournaments, but league champs would not necessarily be host schools. Field hockey All-State selections Two players from Cherry Creek and three from Golden were among the field hockey participants who were honored on the CHSAA All-State team selected by field hockey coaches. Junior Taylor Hantman and senior Ashley Hilyard of Cherry Creek were first-team selections. Second-team picks included senior Kami Cisneros, junior Emily Hipp and senior Madison Winchester of Golden. Cross Town Throw Down Parker launched the boys basketball season with its Fifth Annual Cross Town Throw Down featuring friendly competition between Chaparral and Legend. Legend senior Andre Hogan won the 3-point shooting contest. Titans senior Danny Garrick was the winner of the dunk competition. And Legend won the hot shoot drill. Chaparral freshman Joseph Dalton was the skills challenge winner, and the Wolverines won the faculty staff game. There was also entertainment as Chaparral and Legend teachers held a dance competition.

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ter will be used for inhouse use in up to four single family residences, irrigation of lawn, garden, trees, pasture and hay on the Subject Property, stockwatering, and storage. Applicants reserve the right to revise the annual amount to be withdrawn and uses without having to amend the application or republish the same. Sewage treatment for inhouse use will be provided by non-evaporative septic systems and return flow from inhouse and irrigation use will be approximately 90% and 15% of that use, respectively. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90-137(9)(c), C.R.S. Depletions occur to the Running Creek stream system. Return flows accrue to the South Platte River stream systems, and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (5 pages).

Public Notices TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2015 for each County affected.

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dale L. Balenseifen, aka Dale Balenseifen, and Dale Lee Balenseifen, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 030036 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before April 11, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Suzanne B. Balenseifen Personal Representative 4810 North Mesa Drive Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 Legal Notice No: 23290 First Publication: December 10, 2015 Last Publication: December 24, 2015 Publisher: Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO NOVEMBER 2015 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of NOVEMBER 2015 for each County affected.

15CW3147 Greg and Elizabeth Larrabee, 5947 Glencoe Way, Littleton, CO 80121 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF WATER RIGHT AND PLAN FOR AUGMENATION, ELBERT COUNTY. Decree information and proposed change: Upper Dawson aquifer gr oundwater decr eed in Case No. 94CW190, and associated with 60 acres of land owned by Applicants and located in the NE1/4 of Section 7, T8S, R64W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as described and shown on Attachment A hereto (Subject Property). All of the Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater was decreed underlying the Subject Property (16.68 acre-feet per year) and no groundwater was reserved for use through an exempt well on the Subject Property. Applicants request that the decreed amount of Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater underlying the Subject Property be reduced by 4 acre-feet per year for well permitting purposes. No other parts of the original decree are changed herein. Groundwater to be augmented: Approximately 12.68 acre-feet per year of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater as decreed in Case No. 94CW190 as described above. Water rights to be used for augmentation: Return flows from the use of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater and return flows and direct discharge of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property as also decreed in Case No. 94CW190 and owned by Applicants. Statement of plan for augmentation: The Upper Dawson aquifer water will be used for inhouse use in up to four single family residences, irrigation of lawn, garden, trees, pasture and hay on the Subject Property, stockwatering, and storage. Applicants reserve the right to revise the annual amount to be withdrawn and uses without having to amend the application or republish the same. Sewage treatment for inhouse use will be provided by non-evaporative septic systems and return flow from inhouse and irrigation use will be approximately 90% and 15% of that use, respectively. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90-137(9)(c), C.R.S. Depletions occur to the Running Creek stream system. Return flows accrue to the South Platte River stream systems, and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (5 pages).

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THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2016 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No.: 23295 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 17, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Special Use Review for Communication Towers Notice is hereby given that on 19th, January, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, a Planning Commission hearing will be conducted and on 10th February, 2016, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon as possible thereafter, a Board of County Commissioners hearing will be conducted.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Special Use Review for Communication Towers

Notice is hereby given that on 19th, January, 2016, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, a Planning Commission hearing will be conducted and on 10th February, 2016, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon as possible thereafter, a Board of County Commissioners hearing will be conducted.

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Hearings will be conducted in the Hearing Room of the Elbert County Commissioners at Kiowa, Colorado, or at such other time and place as these hearings may be adjourned. Public hearings will be heard upon the application on file with the Elbert County Community and Development Services, Courthouse Annex, 221 Comanche, Kiowa, Colorado, 303-621-3136, by Catholic Radio Network, (name of applicant), for a Special Use Review pursuant to the current Elbert County Zoning Regulations. The affected property is located approximately 100 ft. east of CR 69 and 94 intersection. Reason: Use by Special Use Review for Communication Towers Project Name and Number: Catholic Radio Network Communication Towers (SU15-0019) Legal Description of Property: Portion of SW quarter of Section 4, T10S, R62W, 6th P.M. Date of Application: 8/31/15 Legal Notice No.: 23296 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 17, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2012-01588 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 an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:

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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2012-01588

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Public Notice Totheadvertise public notices call 303-566-4100 Occupancy of hereinafter your Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND Specially Assessed, and to all Persons OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE having an Interest or Title of Record in or OF TREASURER'S DEED to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: TSC# 2012-01580

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SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of November A.D. 2012 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to PAMELA L MOSER the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

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 an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:

Legal Description: Section: 20 Township: 8 Range: 63Subdivision: WAMBOLDT PAR IN SE4 DESC B648 P599 84.807 A Schedule #R117574 APN#8320418003

SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of November A.D. 2012 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROBERT A. PETERSON 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 PAMELA L MOSER. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2011; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of SQ VENTURE LLC for said year 2011. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 31st day of March, A.D. 2016, 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. Witness my hand this 2nd day of December, 2015 A.D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23293 First Publication: December 17, 2015 Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED

Legal Description: Section: 20 Township: 8 Range: 63Subdivision: WAMBOLDT PAR IN SE4 DESC B648 P599 SCHEDULE #R117575 APN:8320418002

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to ROBERT A. PETERSON. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2011;

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of S Q VENTURE LLC for said year 2011.

That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o'clock P.M., on the 31st day of March, A.D.2016, 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. Witness my hand this 2nd day of December, 2015 A.D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County

15CW3147 Greg and Elizabeth LarraLegal Notice No.: 23294 bee, 5947 Glencoe Way, Littleton, CO First Publication: December 17, 2015 80121 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Last Publication: December 31, 2015 Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, Publisher: The Elbert County News CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR TSC# 2012-01580 CHANGE OF WATER RIGHT AND PLAN SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of you FOR AUGMENATION, ELBERT To Every Person in Actual Possession or are hereby notified that on the 20th day of COUNTY. Decree information and proOccupancy of the hereinafter Described Hearings will be conducted in the Hearing November A.D. 2012 the then County posed change: Upper Dawson aquifer Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person Room of the Elbert County CommissionTreasurer of the County of Elbert, in the gr ound wa te r d e c r e ed i n C ase N o. in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or ers at Kiowa, Colorado, or at such other State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien 94CW190, and associated with 60 acres Specially Assessed, and to all Persons time and place as these hearings may be sale to PAMELA L MOSER the following of land owned by Applicants and located having an Interest or Title of Record in or adjourned. Public hearings will be heard described real estate situate in the County in the NE1/4 of Section 7, T8S, R64W of to the said Premises and To Whom It may upon the application on file with the Elbert of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as described Concern, and more especially to: County Community and Development Serand shown on Attachment A hereto (SubTHE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY Public Notice vices, Courthouse Annex, 221 Comanche, Legal Description: ject Property). All of the Upper Dawson THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of you Kiowa, Colorado, ELBERT 303-621-3136, by CathSection: 20NOVEMBER Township:2015 8 Range: aquifer groundwater was decreed underlyPRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS are hereby notified that on the 20th day of PAYMENTS FOR PUBLICATION olic Radio Network, (name of applicant), 63Subdivision: WAMBOLDT PAR IN ing the Subject Property (16.68 acre-feet CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICNovember A.D. 2012 the then County FUND 010 was re$309,581.64 Operating Expense $316.00 Honnen Equipment Co Equipment Maintenance $1,176.38 Schoolsin Operating Expense $2,677.60 for a Special Use Review pursuant to the SE4 DESC B648 P599 84.807 A SchedperGENERAL year) and no groundwater ATED WITHIN THIS Cbi DIVISION AND Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the HEALTH FUND 015 well on Cci Dues $350.00 Ilene Allison Gravel Sprint Operating Expense $632.90 current Elbert County Zoning Regulations. ule #R117574 APN#8320418003 served for use through an exempt OWNERS$1,394.72 OF AFFECTED RIGHTS State of$5,048.39 Colorado, sold at public tax lien ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 020 $72,491.25 Co Dept Agriculture Operating Expense $144.00 Irea Utilities $6,862.26 Staples Advantage Operating Expense $1,078.44 The affected property is located approximthe Subject Property. Applicants request MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN sale to ROBERT A. PETERSON the folSALES AND USE FUNDof Upper 025 Dawson Co Dept Of Hlth OR & Enviroment Expense $124.00 J2 Global Comm. $169.50 realState Of situate Co Operating Expense $791.00 ately Vital 100 Statistics ft. east of CR 69 and 94 interand said County Treasurer Vital Statistics Expense issued a certithat the decreed amount THE TIME$22,567.23 PROVIDED BY STATUTE lowing described estate in the LEA FUND 040the Sub$37,105.00 Co Garden Tractor Pullers Assoc. Fb Events Other Jrg All Terrain Med & therefore Safety Auto Rep & Maint State Wire & Terminal Equipment Maintenance $503.61 section. ficate of purchase to PAMELA L aquifer groundwater underlying BE FOREVER BARRED. County $1,047.00 of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: HUMAN SERVICES FUNDby 050 $16,306.34 $550.00 Kiowa Storage $60.00 Stephani Turner Operating Expense $124.00 MOSER. That said tax Operating Expense lien sale was ject Property be reduced 4 acre-feet STATION DEBTpurposes. No Comcast Operating Expense ($448.61) Kiowa Water & Waste Water Operating Expense $8,168.42 Stone Oil Co Inc Fuel $13,184.87 Reason: Use by Special Use Review for made to satisfy the delinquent taxes asperMEADOWS year for well permitting YOU ARE$39,881.25 HEREBY NOTIFIED any Legal Description: FUND 083 Communitythat Media Advertising $2,711.50 Laser Technology Equipment Maintenance $125.00 Supercircuits Inc Building Maintenance $1,344.36 other parts of the original decree are Communication Towers sessed against said real estate for the party who wishes to oppose an applicaSection: 20 Township: 8 Range: 63SubFOXWOOD ESTATES DEBT Correctional Healthcare Medical Services $11,785.89 Legal Shield Payroll Payable $494.25 Sysco Food Services Operating Expense $6,069.01 changed to be augProject Name and Number: Catholic year 2011; tion, or an$17,065.00 amended application, WAMBOLDT PAR IN SE4 FUND herein. Groundwater084 Cty Health may Pool file Payroll Payable $97,439.09 Lincoln Com. Hospital Contract Services division:$100.00 Tarrant Cty Fam. Law Ctr Contract Services $17.00 mented: Approximately RadioOperating NetworkExpense Communication Towers with the$347,893.75 Water Clerk, Csu P. O. Box 2038, DESC B648 P599 SCHEDULE #R117575 BOND SERVICE FUND 12.68 095acre-feet Extension $90.00 Lyle Sign Inc Signs $69.72 The Artworks Unlimited Auto Rep & Maint $3,100.00 per yearALL of FUNDS not nontributary Upper (SU15-0019) That said real& estate taxed or speGreeley,$864,286.18 CO 80632, a verified Statement APN:8320418002 TOTAL Dana Herrera Reimbursement $176.00 M-Pact Apparel Access.was Uniforms $19.00 The Hartford Payroll Payable $2,367.94 Dawson aquifer groundwater as decreed LegalUtilities Description of Property: Portion cially assessed in the name(s) of SQ of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why Dans Trash $86.52 Mary Louise Jacobson Fb Royalty Other $70.00 Thomas Reuters West Contract Services $109.71 in Vendor Case Name No. 94CW190 as Description described of SWOperating Expense quarter of Section 4, T10S, R62W, VENTURE LLC for said Operating Expense year 2011. the application AMT should not be granted, or and said $814.75 County Treasurer issued a certiDeep Rock $8.45 Matt Martinich Tiffany Hermes Reimbursement $87.50 above. for aug6th P.M. be grantedDjonly in part Inc or on ficate of purchase to ROBERT AarmsWater rights to be used Software Support why it should$175.00 Petroleum Fuel $32,170.03 Mcafee Inc. Equipment Under $5,000 $363.78 therefore Todd Pederson Contract Services $200.00 That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for mentation: ReturnProducts flows fromEquipment the use of Application: 8/31/15 $3,200.00 Statement of OpA. PETERSON. said tax lien sale Adamson Police Under certain $5,000 conditions. $35.50SuchDominion Voting SystemsDate of Ballots Michael’s Landscaping Building Maintenance $174.65 That Town Of Simla Utilities $81.55 said realView estate to the saidUtilities Elbert County notAdvanced nontributary be filed by the last day of was made$340.97 to satisfy Tread Design Llc the delinquent taxes QualityUpper Auto Dawson Auto aquifer Rep & Maint position must $905.00 Douglas Cty Trsr Maint. Agreement $50,247.36 Mountain Electric Building Maintenance $803.00 at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 31st day of groundwater and return and direct LegalProfessional Notice No.: Service 23296 JANUARY$3,501.75 2016 (forms on assessed against said real estate for the Affordable Fire And SafetyflowsOperating Expense Eideavailable Bailly $5,450.00 Nextel Communications Telephone $2,667.22 True Value Hardware Building Maintenance $155.23 March, A.D. 2016, unless Contract the same has discharge unFirst Publication: December 17, 2015 www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s year 2011; Aflac of nontributary groundwater Payroll Payable $1,967.63 Elbert Cty Road & Bridge Operating Expense $9,487.10 Paul Arnold Services $1,500.00 Ultramax Ammunition Operating Expense $403.00 been redeemed. derlying the Subject Property Agate Shop- Phone as also deLast Publication: December 17, 2015 office), and must be filed as Cty an Sheriffs OriginalGolf Tourn. Agate Mutual Telephone $26.39 Elbert Operating Expense $544.33 Pearson And Pearson Operating Expense $7.00 Umb Bank Bond Principal $56,946.25 Publisher: The Elbert County News creed in Case No. 94CW190 Building Maintenance and owned and include $686.00 $158.00 filing fee. copy of real estateUnited Reprographic was taxed or speAll Access Inc Elbert CtyA Trsr Operating Expense $1,997.40 Phoenix Technology Operating Expense That said $9,100.00 Contract Services $604.40 Said property may be redeemed from said byAll Rental Center Applicants. Statement of plan for augeach Statement of Opposition alsoCorner cially assessed Crack Seal $1,104.84 Elizabethmust Country Operating Expense $100.00 Pocket Press Publishing Operating Expense $269.70 in the Ups name(s) of SQ Postage And Shipping $33.36 sale at any time prior to thePostage And Shipping actual execumentation: The Upper DawsonMaint. Agreement aquifer wab e s e r v e d $163.50 u p o n t h eElizabeth A p p l i cFire a n Dept t or Auto Chlor Systems Operating Expense $450.00 Postmaster General Telephone $1,647.01 VENTURE$76.00 LLC for Verizon Wireless said year 2011. tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my terAuto will Glass be used in up to Applicant’s Attorney an affidavit or Guysfor inhouse use Equipment Maintenance $75.00 and Enertia Consulting Gr Llc Operating Expense $22,436.20 Potestio Brothers Equipment Maintenance $42.18 Vinci Law Office Operating Expense $15.00 hand this 2nd day of December, 2015 four single family residences, Operating Expense irrigation of Bank Of The West FairofPoint Communications Telephone $251.90 Psychological Dimensions Operating Expense $600.00 Deed Wells Fargo Operating Expense $347,893.75 certificate$11,963.51 of such service mailing shall That a Treasurer's will be issued for Bart garden, Greer trees, pasture and Reimbursement $79.00 Frank Bovino Reimbursement $43.38 Public Dues Wrigley Enterprises Operating Expense $154.00 A.D. Engines lawn, hay on be filed with the Water Clerk. said real $250.00 estate to the said Elbert County Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Professional $510.00 Frontier Business Product Copier Expense $851.50 Purewater Dynamics Shop Supplies $100.00P.M.,Xerox Corp Copier Expense $2,554.29 theBerg Subject Property, stockwatering, and Service at 3:00 o'clock on the 31st day of Black Hills Energy reserve theUtilities $1,340.22 Copier Expense $742.64 Quill Corporation Office Supplies Y Time the same has Contract Services $63.10 Richard Pettitt storage. Applicants right to reLegal Notice No.: 23295 Frontier Comm Corp March, $1,873.19 A.D.2 016, unless Blue Star Police Supply $1,338.31 G And Services Operating Expense $491.10 Ranchland News Advertising $25.60 Yuma Cty Clerk Operating Expense $77.80 County Treasurer vise the annual amount to beUniforms withdrawn First Publication: December 17,K 2015 been redeemed. Brite Operating Expense $2,171.00 Gary Hartzell Reimbursement $22.16 Rich Clawson Contract Services $10,275.00 of Elbert County and uses without having to amend the apLast Publication: December 17, 2015 C And M Rebuilders Equipment Parts $138.60 George Krieger Operating Expense $175.00 Porta Pot Rental Operating Expense Said property $195.00 plication or republish the same. Sewage Publisher: The Elbert County News may be redeemed from said Carolyn Burgener Building Maintenance $1,200.00 Grainger Building Maintenance $51.73 Rock Parts Company Operating Expense sale at any $3,096.40 Legal Notice No.: 23293 treatment for inhouse use will be provided time priorLegal to the Notice actual execuNo.: 23297 Training $38.50 Great West Life & Annuity Payroll Payable $45,580.04 Rky Mtn Spring & Suspension Equipment Maintenance $671.68 First Publication: December 17, 2015 byCdac non-evaporative septic systems and retion of said Treasurer's Deed. Witness myDecember 17, 2015 First Publication: Centurylink Telephone $2,518.17 Greenlees Pro Auto Care Auto Rep & Maint $1,422.88 Rod LastWilson Publication: DecemberContract 31, 2015Services hand this$100.00 turn flow from inhouse and irrigation use 2nd day of December, 2015 Last Publication: December 17, 2015 Certified Laboratories Operating Expense $127.10 Harris Corporation Equipment Maintenance $333.00 Royston Leather & Silver Fb Royalty Other $950.00 Publisher: The Elbert County News will be approximately 90% and 15% of that A.D. Chemtox Operating Expense $810.00 High Plains Food Store Gasoline $83.08 Safe Built Inc Contract Services $23,152.51 Publisher: Elbert County News use, respectively. During pumping ApplicClyde Armory Operating Expense $15,341.23 Hghlnds Ranch Law Enforce Training $100.00 Schmidt Construction Gravel $4,731.03 ants will replace actual depletions to the Richard Pettitt affected stream system pursuant to SecCounty Treasurer of Elbert County tion 37-90-137(9)(c), C.R.S. Depletions occur to the Running Creek stream sysLegal Notice No.: 23294 tem. Return flows accrue to the South First Publication: December 17, 2015 Platte River stream systems, and those Last Publication: December 31, 2015 return flows are sufficient to replace actuPublisher: The Elbert County News al depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (5 pages).

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JANUARY 2016 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

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