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Plenty to do at Kiowa events Town abuzz with street fair, auto show, rodeo By Rick Gustafson
Special to Colorado Community Media Vendors and visitors filled A.F. Nordman Memorial Park in Kiowa June 27 for the Seventh Annual Kiowa Street Fair. While magicians, games and bounce houses caught the attention of kids, vendors offered adults goods ranging from homemade jerky and jams to special offers on satellite television service. The street fair is inspired by a similar event that took place in 1910. In 2009, the town of Kiowa revived the fair, and last year paired it with a car show featuring classics and hotrods. “If it has wheels, we want to see it,” read the note on the town’s registration form. One-hundred percent of the car-show registration fees are bound for the Elizabeth Veteran’s Memorial Fund. Dean Mullikin, of Aurora, took the opportunity to display his custom 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Rodeo continues on Page 7
Cimmaron Gerke participates in a bareback event June 27 in the Cowboy Up in Kiowa rodeo. Photos by Rick Gustafson POSTAL ADDRESS
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Rodeo clown JD Schulz preps kids for the Boot Scramble June 27 at Cowboy Up in Kiowa.
County seeks aid in wake of heavy rains Roads have taken beating from series of spring storms By Rick Gustafson
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PL E ASE RECYCLE T HI S C OPY
Leann Goetz dyes Sarah Kelley’s hair at the seventh annual Kiowa Street Fair June 27 at A.F. Nordman Memorial Park in Kiowa.
When it started raining in late April, few in Elbert County expected that the storms would continue for 25 straight days. During the month of May, rainfall in the county ranged from 6 inches in some areas to 17 inches in others, and in one month the precipitation exceeded the county’s aver-
age annual rain and snowfall. “Just to give you an idea,” said County Manager Ed Ehmann, “we had two cells collide a little bit north of Kiowa. Those cells, when they collided, dumped about 6 inches of water in about 40 minutes. The flood of ’65 was one foot of water in three hours on Monument Hill, and it washed Denver away. Those are the types of volumes we’re dealing with.” Nine counties and nine cities in Colorado were hit by the heavy rains this spring, prompting the state to allow municipalities and counties to apply for disaster relief. On June 24, the Elbert County commissioners unanimously ap-
proved a resolution declaring a local disaster, the first step in the process of applying for federal money to help with repairs. Initially the state set a declaration period from May 9 through May 12, and Elbert County did not meet the threshold of around $80,000 of damage during that period to be eligible. “It was a very short point, and in that time frame, there was minimal damage in Elbert County,” Ehmann said. The state has since changed the parameters for aid, expanding it to a 30-day window beginning on April 28 through May 28, a period where the damages in El-
bert County are estimated to have reached over $1.2 million. “We’ve had multiple road closures. We have had multiple areas where we are not able to maintain the roads because of the large volume of moisture. It’s physically impossible to remove that moisture. We’ve had areas where the rain was so intense it washed the binder, the material that bonds the sands together, it washed it away from the sand, so we have a lot of loose areas,” Ehmann said. Ehmann told the commissioners that the county is developing a plan to complete Rains continues on Page 7
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July 2, 2015
Ponderosa wrestling champ was ‘tough, humble’ Steven Kelly died at 23 in a tubing accident
OFFICIALS CLOSE PORTION OF RIVER
By Jim Benton and Chris Rotar
Staff writers
Ponderosa High School wrestling coach Corey McNellis was with his team at a camp in Missouri when he got the news. It was like a punch to the gut. Steven Kelly was a key member of the team’s record-setting run of eight consecutive state titles. The 2010 graduate won a pair of individual state championships in helping build the Mustangs’ legacy on the mats. Now, McNellis was joining Kelly’s friends and family and the Colorado wrestling community in reflecting on the life and mourning the death of a young man who was just starting to build his own legacy. “He was tough on the mat, but he was humble, gentle and kind to others off the mat,” said McNellis, who coached Kelly in the 2009 and 2010 seasons. “Our program is going to remember him for a long time. I feel sick about it.” Kelly died in a tubing accident June 21 on the Arkansas River at the age of 23. He was a junior at Colorado StatePueblo, having transferred last year from the Colorado School of Mines. The 157-pounder from Parker tied for fourth on the team with 32 takedowns last season. But he’s remembered for more than his wrestling success. Kelly graduated from Ponderosa with a 3.9 grade point average. At CSUPueblo, he was an engineering major. “He was a wonderful kid,” said Ponderosa Athletic Director Tim Ottmann, Kelly’s wrestling coach before retiring after the 2008 season. “He had it all. He was smart, talented and worked hard. He set the pace for everybody.” On June 21, Kelly was tubing alone on the fast-flowing Arkansas River in Lake Pueblo State Park when he ran into trouble below the dam near a pic-
A day after Steven Kelly’s death, the Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office closed a large section of the Arkansas River because of unsafe conditions. The move was a familiar one across Colorado in recent weeks, as heavy rain and snow melt have left many bodies of water in a treacherous state. The area below the Pueblo Lake Dam where Kelly was found was flowing at three times the normal cubic feet per second, the sheriff ’s office said. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is “discouraging boaters, tubers and anglers from traveling alone and reminding everyone to be careful on, in and around all waters.” nic area, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife news release. “It appears Kelly was trying to avoid drifting down the river by tying a rope to the footbridge located there,” the release states. “The rope was then tied to his inner tube and his ankle. The tube broke away in the swift water and Kelly was unable to detach himself from the rope before he drowned.” CSU-Pueblo Athletic Director Joe Folda called Kelly’s death “devastating.” “Steven was an outstanding studentathlete with a bright future,” Folda said in a news release. The son of Dan and Lisa Kelly and brother of four older siblings enjoyed playing video games, working out and singing karaoke with his family, according to his bio on the CSU-Pueblo athletics department website. At Ponderosa, Kelly wrestled alongside his brother Daniel, a 2009 graduate who also won a pair of state championships. “I really feel for his family,” said McNellis. “They were great supporters. Obviously, they didn’t deserve this.”
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Assisted living, memory care center breaks ground Crown Point facility to open in summer 2016 By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The latest project to address Douglas County’s growing senior population is underway. Members of Parker Town Council joined leaders from development company Crown Point LLC and senior community manager company Vivage to break ground June 23 on Crown Point Assisted Living and Memory Care. The 149-unit assisted living and memory care facility is being built on Cottonwood Drive, across from Lifetime Fitness. The community will serve people ages 55 and up and feature, in separate wings, 123 assisted living apartments and a 26unit memory care residence. A spacious lobby will be surrounded by other amenities, including a coffee bar, ice cream parlor and dining area. Vivage is planning to open Crown Point Assisted Living and Memory Care in July 2016 and will begin pre-sales this October or November. Nancy Schwalm, chief business devel-
Officials from the Town of Parker and Vivage break ground on Crown Point Assisted Living and Memory Care, a 150room facility on Cottonwood Drive. Photo by Chris Michlewicz opment officer for Vivage, said the demographic projections show that there is plenty of demand for such senior housing. “We recognize the need for additional
assisted living and memory care throughout the southern part of Denver,” she said. “There’s such a growing population need.” The facility will have 60 full-time em-
ployees, including a registered nurse on staff 24 hours a day and caregivers who can give medications. The staff will also include a memory-care coordinator certified in Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment programs. With their doctors’ permission, residents can do physical therapy appointments on site “rather than having to go somewhere else,” and a dentist and podiatrist will visit regularly, said Mark Osweiler, vice president of senior housing for Vivage. Osweiler, a Parker resident for 17 years, said he will personally see to the success of the assisted-living community. “My philosophy is we’re a hotel with services for seniors,” he said. “That’s how we’re going to run it.” Security measures include safetyequipped bathrooms and showers, and alarms that sound when a dementia patient gets too close to an exit. “We don’t lock them in, but we can get there fast enough to redirect them somewhere else,” Osweiler said. Before ceremonially tossing a shovel full of dirt, Mayor Mike Waid called Crown Point Assisted Living and Memory Care a “cornerstone project” that will bring families together. “The community values what you’re going to do here,” Waid said.
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sic 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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
THE OUTBACK Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 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
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Gay-marriage ruling spurs differing views in Colorado State began issuing licenses for same-sex couples last year Staff report The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 ruling to allow same-sex marriage across the nation didn’t change policy in Colorado, which has seen gay nuptials since last October. But the news was welcomed by many in the Denver metro area as a sign of progress. “Today is a historic day for marriage equality and equal rights,” said U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden. “Every person now has the freedom and opporPerlmutter tunity to marry the person they love. The Supreme Court’s decision is a win for love and respect, and for the equality of all families across the country.”
County clerks in Colorado have been issuing same-sex marriage licenses since October 2014, upon the orders of the state’s attorney general after the nation’s top court declined to hear appeals on the matter. On June 26, county clerks in the metro area, including in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties, said it was business as usual. A spokeswoman for Arapahoe County said the clerk has issued 212 marriage licenses to same-sex couples since Oct. 7. The Supreme Court’s ruling came by the closest of margins, 5-4, and the justices were divided along what many consider conservative-liberal lines. A spokesman for the Colorado Republican Party deferred to the Republican National Committee’s statement when asked for comment. The RNC said marriage issues should be left to state officials. “The Supreme Court failed to recognize the states’ constitutional role in setting marriage policy, instead finding a federal role
where there is none,” according to the statement. “In doing so, they have taken power away from the states and from the people to settle the relevant issues for themselves. “As a party, we believe in the importance of traditional marriage between a man and a woman and remain committed to finding common ground to champion the family’s role in society.” U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican whose 6th District includes Littleton, Highlands Ranch and Centennial, didn’t denounce the decision, but said there are Coffman more important issues for the community and nation to tackle. “It is time we move forward and focus on the big debates of our day — how to keep our country safe and get Americans back to work,” he said. The president and CEO of Fo-
cus on the Family, a Colorado Springs-based Christian ministry, called the court’s decision “disappointing.” “Although this result was predicted by many observers, the action of the court is nonetheless startling in its rejection of a societal understanding of marriage that goes back to the dawn of civilization,” Jim Daly said in a statement posted on the group’s website. Not all religious leaders shared that thought. “I was very pleased and I hope the United Methodist Church will follow up that decision with its own decision this coming year, in 2016, at the genButler eral conference, making same-sex marriage legal in the church,” said Rusty Butler, lead pastor at Arvada United Methodist Church. Likewise, Democratic state lawmakers enthusiastically supported
the court’s ruling.
“I am so excited for all my constituents, friends, and fellow citizens who have been waiting for this day of equality,” said state Sen. Linda Newell, D-LittleNewell ton. “This historic decision from our highest court is long overdue.” State Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, said he was “ecstatic” but “there is still a lot of work to be done.” “That can be seen in the 5-4 decision, and the fact Kerr that some on the other side of this have vowed to keep fighting,” he said. “Tomorrow, we have to get back to work to make sure every single person and every county clerk and judge in every corner of the country upholds the law fairly.”
Denver commute times slightly longer than national average Commute time could worsen because infrastructure is underfunded
‘Clearly, if we don’t do anything it’s not going to get any better unless more people start using public transit.’
By Ivan Moreno
State Rep. Max Tyler,
Associated Press It’s not in your head. Driving to work in the Denver metro area can be a hassle, and people are taking slightly longer to get to their jobs than the national average commute time. People with jobs in Lakewood, Denver and Aurora who drive alone take 26 minutes to get to work, according to a nationwide analysis of traffic congestion by The Associated Press. Nationally, the average commute time for solo drivers is 25.8 minutes. The longest commute time nationally is in the metro area of the District of Columbia, where drivers take almost 32 minutes to get to work. Denver metro drive times will likely lengthen if transportation funding continues to lag behind the demands of population growth. In 2010, about 2.5 million lived in areas near Lakewood, Denver and Aurora. The population in those areas is now 2.7 million and it’s expected to grow by another 200,000 by 2020. The congestion analysis is based on 2013 census data, the most recent available. The data includes only places
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nationally with 100,000 people or more, and doesn’t include workers who walk or bike to work. Rep. Max Tyler, a Democrat who chairs Colorado’s Transportation Committee and whose district includes Lakewood, said he hasn’t heard too much grumbling from constituents about traffic, but noted that could change. “Clearly, if we don’t do anything it’s not going to get any better unless more people start using public transit,’’ he said. Just over 1 million people drive to work by themselves in the Denver metro area, and about 121,300 carpool. An estimated 60,200 use public transportation. People who carpool in the Denver area take longer to get to work than those who drive alone, with an average time of almost 29 minutes.
Program would connect employers, workers Online platform would include an educational component By Ivan Moreno Associated Press
LinkedIn is among several companies working to build a digital platform to be launched in Colorado that aims to connect employers, educators, and job-seekers with the goal of making sure workers have the right skills for employment opportunities. LinkedIn co-founder Allen Blue said last week at an event in downtown Denver that the product is still in development, so a full picture of what it will look like is unavailable. But he urged companies and educators to join in the effort called Rework America Connected. The idea is to have an online platform where companies can look for workers with specific skill sets, for col-
leges and trade schools to train students for them, and then connect jobseekers to those jobs. The initiative is part of a $50 million, three-year project from the New York-based Markle Foundation. The plan is for the platform to launch by the end of the year. “If you are a business owner, and I’m sure many of the people in this room are, or you’re an educator and you’re interested in driving results for your students, we really urge you to participate in this effort,’’ Blue said. The project is geared toward middle-skill workers to help them get the training and certifications they need. “There’s been months when our capacity was restricted not by sales but because we didn’t have enough skilled workers in our technical trades,’’ said Noel Ginsburg, the chairman and CEO of Intertech Plastics Inc., a manufacturer of custom injection molding. Colorado is the first state where Rework America Connected is launching and Phoenix is the first city, according
to organizers. Gov. John Hickenlooper, who attended last week’s event, praised the idea, saying it will “allow employers, and job seekers, and educational institutions to connect around shared needs.’’ The idea is similar to a project Colorado started working on this year. In January, Hickenlooper’s administration announced a website called “Hire for Colorado’’ that would connect employers to workers who have been unemployed for six months or more. Educational institutions are also participating to train such workers. So far, about 200 employers have joined and about 60 job seekers have participated, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The department said it is using $100,000 for employer outreach through the fall and that it hopes to have several hundred more job-seekers participating in the program.
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Transportation funding in Colorado is becoming a bigger issue with lawmakers from both parties voicing concerns. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, infrastructure needs are underfunded by about $800 million annually. Rep. Jon Becker, a Republican who also sits on the Transportation Committee, said lawmakers will have to consider a variety of options, whether it’s being more efficient with money for projects, finding ways to bond for new construction, investing more on public transportation, or looking at the state gas tax, which is 22 cents per gallon and hasn’t been increased since 1991. The analysis also found that in Colorado Springs, the state’s second largest city, commute times for solo drivers average 22.5 minutes, and 23.1 minutes for carpoolers.
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‘Almost’ good enough isn’t good enough “Almost” is only a six-letter word, but so very important. And its importance and relevance could be situational, and maybe it even comes down to our own perspective and how we choose to view all of the “almost” events in our lives. Recently while driving from Denver to Des Moines, Iowa, we “almost” made it into Des Moines in time to avoid the tornado warnings and storm. I mean we were about 25 miles from town when the radio alert interrupted our music and alerted us to a tornado warning and to seek shelter immediately. Luckily it was just a very severe thunderstorm with high wind and rain, and we arrived safely; however, it was a bit unnerving as debris filled the highways, and trucks were sideways along the road. “Almost” there was just not good enough. How many of us have experienced an event or situation where we avoided a serious accident or collision where we could have been hurt or seriously injured? You know, the kind of near-miss where we tell the story to a friend and we say something like, “You should have seen it, there we were just walking along when all of a sudden a rock slide came and ‘almost’ wiped us out!” The good news in these situations is that we were “almost” in trouble but we survived to tell our story. The “almost” events can be very exhilarat-
ing, for sure, as they get our heart rate going and stimulate our thinking and our actions. But there is another kind of “almost” that serves as more of a de-motivator in our lives that could be even more dangerous than those near-misses and close calls. If you have ever Michael Norton found yourself saying, WINNING “I almost went to the gym today” or “I almost WORDS started reading that book,” you know what I might be referring to. It is in these “almost” moments, events and situations where we can caught in the trap of “almost” achieving our goals and dreams. When this happens we have to look at the barriers, obstacles and excuses that cause us to “almost” achieve our goals instead of pushing past and realizing success. “I almost went to the gym, but my friend came by with a pizza and I just couldn’t say no.” Now that is an excuse that could have been avoided with a commitment to a goal of better physical fitness and getting in shape. “I almost went to the gym, however as I stepped out of my car
I twisted my ankle and needed to go for an X-ray.” This is a real obstacle that needs to be addressed before moving on with the pursuit of our goals. The point is this, we can “almost” do anything. And if we just shifted our mindset and took the emphasis off of the word “almost” and placed our focus on the word “do,” we would increase our effectiveness and productivity in every area of our lives. I know, I know, living with an “almost” attitude is so much easier, it really is. It gets us out of any promises, commitments and expectations we have made to ourselves and others. If we could just get past the “almost” there mental barrier and get our heads and hearts around the “being” there or “getting” there success stories of our lives, there is no doubt in my mind that we can all meet with a higher level of personal and professional achievement. How about you, are you “almost” there or are you there? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we move from “almost” there to “being” there, 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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Connected by phone and still all alone I had a nightmare. I was in an elevator with five other people. They were all strangers to me, and they were all strangers to each other. All of them were on the phone. Tapping away or talking, heads down, oblivious to each other. It was a cage of monkeys seeing and monkeys doing. Courtesy was out the window. Any speck of politeness was out the window. Respect was out the window. Those are arcane words. I gotta make a phone call now, right here, in front of anyone, anywhere, at any time, no matter what it looks like, and it can’t really bother anyone because everyone around me is doing it. Except me. And it wasn’t a nightmare. It just happened, in a New York City hotel. They all got on without looking up, and bumped into each other without apologizing. One of them got off without looking up and ran right into the doorframe. At about floor 19, I started to speak, in my distinctive voice, the lyrics of “A Day in the Life.” “Four-thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire.” It went unnoticed. “And though the holes were rather small, they had to count them all.” Unnoticed. “Now they know how many holes it takes to
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fill the Albert Hall.” Nothing. “I’d love to turn you on.” “What did you say?” a woman with an accent said. More than nine in 10 of us have cell phones. There is zero etiquette when it comes to using them. “Phone anyplace and get in someone’s face,” is one marketing slogan. I am here to tell you that you look
like fools. Looking like fools isn’t what it used to be. I remember when you had to balance a Walnetto on your nose to look like a fool. I know that your call or your text is mighty crucial. A must to make. Lindbergh just landed at Le Bourget, and you need to tell all of your friends. Your pants are on fire. Meet me at 8 and don’t be late. “Did you hear what he said about my elbow implants?” It must be a way to look connected. To be with it. Take a selfie. Take another selfie. Take another selfie. Take another selfie. Take another
selfie. Take another selfie. Text, text, text, text, text, text, text, text. You don’t care what you look like, but I sure wish you would watch where you are going. There is no eye contact to begin with in New York. It’s a misdemeanor. At a minimum it is referred to as “creepy.” It’s not as bad here, but just about. When was the last time you saw a teenager without a phone in their hand? I know that I am an anomaly. When I leave the house, I want to be out of reach. Leave a message on my landline and I will get back to you. But if I am out and about, leave me alone. Rudeness used to mean something. Now it means nothing. Am I am old and cranky? Thankfully, yes. An elevator is a great place to show exactly what has become of human behavior. When the doors opened, a punk with a backward cap left in front of a 40-something woman. Both of them were on the phone, and she didn’t seem to mind. People are people. I just don’t happen to want to be one of them sometimes. I have hammered this nail before, I know that. And I am sure I will again. Short of living in a lighthouse — which I have considered — it’s the only way to avoid foundering in the babble and drivel. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
Export-Import Bank crucial to businesses As globalization transforms our economy, many Colorado businesses, most of them small, are finding success by exporting their made-in-America products abroad. One resource playing a key role in helping these companies ship American goods across the world is the Export-Import Bank. Since 2007, more than 100 businesses in our state, the majority of which are small or minorityowned, have used the Ex-Im Bank to facilitate the export of $815 million in goods to global markets. Nationwide, the Ex-Im Bank supported $27.4 billion in U.S. exports and supported 164,000 jobs. Additionally, 90 percent of its financing went to small businesses. For more than 80 years, the Ex-Im Bank has served as the nation’s official export credit agency, working with companies on loans, loan guarantees and other financing opportunities to compete for global sales. Unlike some federal programs plagued by inefficiency or waste, the Ex-Im Bank is a self-sustaining, independent agency. It has consistently returned money to the federal treasury — more than $7 billion since 1992. Unfortunately, without congressional action, the Ex-Im Bank was set to shut down at
the end of June. Our office has worked with businesses around the state to urge congressional leadership to reauthorize the bank’s authority, which would keep it open. In a letter to leaders in Congress, regional business groups like the Colorado Business RoundU.S. Sen. table, the Colorado Michael Bennet Space Coalition and the Colorado AssociaGUEST tion of Commerce and COLUMN Industry, as well as agriculture groups like the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, joined us in expressing support to keep the bank working with businesses in our state. Ex-Im Bank President Fred Hochberg also visited the state recently to meet with business leaders about the importance of reauthorizing the bank. He visited Droplet Measurement Technologies, the Export-
Import Bank 2015 Small Business Exporter of the Year, which exported nearly $12 million in American-made goods since 2007. Coolerado, a company we visited in 2012 that designs and manufactures award-winning energy-efficient air conditioners, received resources from the Ex-Im Bank to export more than $1.2 million in goods to 25 countries. And through our “Beyond Colorado” workshop series, we met with countless businesses across the state that expressed interest in working with the Ex-Im Bank to expand their operations and export their goods overseas. The Ex-Im Bank plays an important role in leveling the playing field for U.S. goods in global markets. It supports Colorado businesses and provides them with opportunities to expand their reach abroad, sell madein-America products around the world and create new jobs at home. Here in Colorado, Ex-Im Bank customers represent many of our key industries including aerospace, renewable energy, manufacturing and oil and gas. Without the bank, many businesses in these industries will lose access to a key Bennet continues on Page 7
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Agencies can help with storm woes Baptists, Red Cross among those ready to offer aid By Rick Gustafson
Special to Colorado Community Media If all goes according to plan, residents who experienced flooding during the spring storms in Elbert County might become eligible for federal aid. On June 24, the county commissioners approved a resolution declaring a local disaster from excessive rainfall. The disaster declaration is the first step in a process that is likely to bring some federal money to the county to help repair public infrastructure, specifically Elbert County’s roads. Currently there is no individual assistance available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but the declaration is a step toward that possibility. The county’s declaration triggers action by the state to take up the case for seeking federal aid. “They are working toward a presidential declaration,” said Brandon Lenderink, director of the county’s Office of Emergency Management. “A presidential declaration will open the door for individual assistance and possibly in a lot of other areas.”
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monster truck. Other than the original body, Mullikin built the entire truck from the ground up, frame, machined wheels, and hydraulic lift to raise the body off the frame. “I started with the pickup body and a pile of steel,” he said. “Two years later this is what we got.” Mullikin completed work on his monster truck last August, but has still not found the right name for it, and though it is not street legal, he has entered it in regional car shows and pulling competitions. The street fair and car show were not the only events over the weekend. Up the hill from the park, the second day of the Cowboy Up in Kiowa rodeo was underway at
In the meantime, other public and private agencies are willing to assist residents with storm cleanup. The Colorado Red Cross is encouraging anyone whose home was damaged by the May 4 tornado to contact them. The county has posted a link to the Red Cross’ 2015 Relief and Recovery Assistance Guide on the Spotlight portion of its home page, www.elbertcounty-co.gov. In addition, Colorado Baptist Disaster Relief is providing help with flood recovery, mud removal and other necessities. They can be reached at 720-244-1601. “These agencies will come to your home, they will assess the damages,” Lenderink said. “If you need water pumped out, they will do all that. They will look at your damage. They’ll cut drywall, test for mold, and spray for mold.” Lenderink has firsthand experience with the floods brought on by the storms. While he was coordinating first responders in the Emergency Operations Center, water flooded the basement of his house, damaging carpet and destroying drywall. The spring storms could be just the beginning. Typically, the annual summer rains in Colorado begin in the second week of July and continue through mid to late August, but forecast models released by the National Weather Service predict the summer monsoon season will begin about two
weeks early this year and could continue into September. In addition, the eastern plains of Colorado are predicted to experience lower-than-normal temperatures and higher-than-normal precipitation. With the coming monsoon season, Lenderink is encouraging residents to prepare for continued flooding in the county and, at a minimum, to sign up for the county’s reverse 911 system, CodeRED. “I highly recommend you do so, because these storms are coming. It could be in the middle of the day. It could be in the middle of the night,” he said. “We don’t have sirens in Elbert County, so this is a very important system to have.” When the National Weather Service issues a bulletin, the CodeRED system automatically initiates calls to participating landlines and mobile phones, alerting subscribers in the warning area to such things as thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings, tornado warnings and winter storm warnings. Subscribers may also sign up to receive text messages or emails. “When these floods come in, the National Weather Service gets their polygon in a very specific area, and when that hits, it sends those calls to your home, cell phones, however you signed up,” Lenderink said. Go to www.elbertcounty-co.gov/code_ red.php to sign up.
the Elbert County Fairgrounds. Following an evening of Colorado Professional Rodeo Association performances on Friday night, the second day of rodeo kicked off Saturday morning with slack. Occasionally referred to as the best rodeo never seen, slack is held during the “slack” hours when crowds are thin or even nonexistent, and allows competitors to complete allotted rides that time does not allow for during evening or afternoon performances. Later Saturday morning and into the afternoon, the sound of old-style Colt .45 single-action revolvers filled the fairgrounds and echoed through town. In the warmup arena just north of the Exhibition Hall, cowboys and cowgirls competed in cowboy mounted shooting, a timed event in which competitors negotiate horses through a course while firing blanks at 10 balloon targets mounted on poles. The black-powder blanks shoot hot embers, which pop the balloons at a range of
up to 20 feet. Contestant’s scores are determined by the number of balloon targets hit and the time to complete the course. The powder from the blanks dissipates by 30 feet and is safe for participants and spectators. On Saturday evening, mutton busting marked the start of the final CPRA Rodeo performance of the weekend. In addition to traditional rodeo competitions, a child boot scramble and comedy routines by Rodeo Clown, JD Schulze, took place between events. The day closed with a concert and dance that followed the rodeo, featuring the music of the Cactus Jack Band.
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repairs, but cautioned that it will take crews the majority of the summer and possibly into next year to complete. He also warned that the damage estimates are preliminary, and the $1.2 million figure could rise as his team continues with its assessments. Not all the roads in Elbert County may be repaired despite the availability of federal aid. The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires counties to provide matching funds of 25 percent of the total award. Based on initial projections, the contribution from Elbert County taxpayers is estimated to be a minimum of $250,000. The county has some reserves in its Road and Bridge Fund to meet FEMA’s match requirement, but according to Ehmann, it will not be enough to make repairs to all 1,200 miles of roads in Elbert County. The county is planning to defer some vehicle and equipment replacements, but Ehmann assured the commissioners that there is no plan to cut the asphalt recycle projects scheduled for county roads. “The limitation is not going to be because of FEMA assistance, it’s going to be because of county limitations on our match,” Ehmann said. “The state may participate in our match and drive our match in half, but that is unknown at this time, so I have to put the numbers together as if we have to participate at the 25 percent level.” All of the aid will likely go directly to the county, but if FEMA accepts the county’s disaster declaration, it could open the door for private landowners who suffered damage during the storms to receive aid. FEMA was scheduled to begin reviewing the county’s declaration on June 29 to determine if an award will be granted.
In Loving Memory Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. Biven Chapman, 14, competes in the cowboy mounted-shooting event, a timed event in which competitors negotiate their horses through a course while firing blanks at 10 balloon targets mounted on poles. Photo by Rick Gustafson
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resource. And at a time when the world economy is becoming increasingly competitive, we should be trying to expand opportunities to reach global markets, not take away a proven, effective tool. We can all agree there is no shortage of agencies in Washington that could be cut back, overhauled or completely closed down.
But only in Washington would they choose to dismantle an agency with a proven track record of success that actually returns money to the taxpayers. Reauthorizing the bank’s charter is a common-sense decision and one that is important to the economy of the state and the country. We have committed to Colorado businesses that we will support the Export-Import Bank, and we will continue fighting for it in Congress. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.
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Retirees deciding whether lifestyle will include pets Programs can help older adults maintain contact with furry friends By Sue Manning
Associated Press
Denise and John Stevens have had pets their whole lives — then they retired. “After our last dog passed away, we decided not to get another one. We like the freedom from worrying about her,’’ Denise Stevens, 63, said of the Long Island, New York, couple whose Jack Russell terrier died last year. “We tend to treat these dogs like children.’’ Baby boomers are retiring in record numbers, and many wonder whether a dog or cat belongs in their golden years. Some seniors want the companionship, but others worry about declining health, failing to outlive a new pet, moving to a facility that doesn’t allow animals and tighter budgets.
Some, like the Stevenses, just want a break from the responsibility of owning a pet. For retirees who want a dog or cat — at least sometimes — there are unique programs to help connect older people and pets, said Kristen Levine, a pet living and lifestyle expert who works with those over 50. Organizations are toying with pet rentals, having senior citizens foster animals, arranging for several families to share a pet, or bringing therapy dogs to homes instead of just hospitals. A nonprofit program in Colorado helps low-income elderly and disabled people in Larimer County keep their pets as long as possible. Pets Forever is sponsored by Colorado State University and partners with local companies and organizations to provide in-home animal care and dog walking, said Lori Kogan, program director and founder. While retirees are making decisions about their lifestyles, rest homes, assisted living centers and retirement communities are looking at how to accommodate seniors
over the next two decades, Levine said. Officials at A Place for Mom, the nation’s largest senior living referral service, which is based in Washington state, say more than 40 percent of those seeking a housing referral ask whether pets are permitted. “The aging industry is receptive to working with the pet industry,’’ Levine said. Both will make money, “but ultimately the pet lover is the winner.’’ Even those who have spent their lives working with animals have to decide whether their future will include pets. “I’m edging up to that moment — I’m just about 60 and retired. We lost our dog of 15 years last year. We are thinking about what to do next,’’ said Stephen Zawistowski, who was a science adviser for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and was with the group for nearly 27 years. Much has been written about how pets help people, but it’s not the same for everyone, he said. “The idea that pets are the panacea for
stress and loneliness is not necessarily true for everybody,’’ Zawistowski said. For some, it might be painting or playing an instrument, he said. He believes money is the biggest obstacle to keeping a pet. He and his wife have two elderly cats and know how much it can cost to keep them. “I am taking my cat now for weekly acupuncture at $125 a week,’’ Zawistowski said. “That’s probably more than the planned food budget for many people.’’ Despite the costs, he said the couple likely will get another dog after they move from Pennsylvania to Michigan. And Denise Stevens says it’s just a matter of time before a pooch catches her eye. “Dogs are constant companions, full of unconditional love — it doesn’t matter what you do or what kind of day you had,’’ said Stevens, who works part time and whose 70-year-old husband is a volunteer firefighter. “They look at you, they keep you going, keep you active. It’s wonderful.’’
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Elbert Road between Colorado 86 and 84. Features include country breakfast, beer garden with lunch, evening meal, pancake race, art booths, craft/food vendors, live music by Barry Ward, Jack O’Roses and more. A parade, old-time games for all ages, antique cars, petting zoo, pony rides, roping, 5K run/walk and more. Call 303-648-3692 or email elberttowncommittee@gmail.com.
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ALL PINES & Plains Libraries branches will begin their 2015 summer reading program Every Hero Has a Story, which explores all kinds of heroes, including superheroes, community heroes and animal heroes. All programs are free and open to children of all abilities. For a full calendar or to sign up for the reading program, visit www.pplibraries.org or stop by any of the branches. Call 303-646-3416, 303-621-2111 or 719-541-2573 for information.
ELIZABETH SCHOOL District offers a number of camps this summer. Hang Ten Summer Camp runs through Aug. 19, and is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information or to sign up, contact Rachelle Small, 303-6466718 or rsmall@esdk12.org. Camp activities include crafts, science, field trips and more. Youth softball camp is designed for kindergarten to eighth-grade students (in the 2015-16 school year). Offense and defense are covered July 13-14; July 15-16 is for pitching and catching. Participants can sign up for one or both sessions. A high school softball camp for incoming ninth- to 12th-graders who plan on playing at Elizabeth in the fall.
ELBERT DAY Festival HAVE FUN in the country at the Elbert Day Festival,
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Camp runs Aug. 10-14. Contact Coach Steve Biller at 720-480-2680 or steve@mlbe.ne for information on any of the softball camps. Go to www.elizabeth.k12.co.us.
FREE LEGAL Clinic A FREE legal clinic for parties who have no attorney is
open from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain processes and procedures for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Help offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Clinics are offered the second Tuesday of each month; future clinics are offered Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8.
COMMUNITY BLOOD Drives WALMART IN Elizabeth will host a community blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, inside the Bloodmobile at 2100 Legacy Circle,
Elizabeth. 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
CHAMBER ANNUAL Events ELIZABETH AREA Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual events, including the golf tournament on Friday, July 31; the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31; Olde Town Christmas on Friday, Dec. 4. Vendors and sponsors are needed; contact www.elizabethchamber. org for details about participating. PROHIBITION CASINO Night ELIZABETH AREA Chamber of Commerce plans its first Prohibition Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Spring Valley Golf Course. The event includes a poker tournament, casino games, dancing and a silent auction. A portion of proceeds will benefit Elbert County Coalition for Outreach, which provides assistance to families in need. Contact www.elizabethchamber.org.
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Donna Starkey of Littleton, left, samples some whipped caramel honey from Debra Ann Rivera, who’s known as “The Honey Gal.” Rivera sells honey from companies including Bee Squared Apiaries out of Berthoud and Honeyville Premium Honeys and Jellies of Durango. The Honey Gal makes apperances at most of the Denver Metro Farmers’ Markets. Photos by Taryn Walker
Farmers markets in full bloom Vendors offer variety of fresh finds around area
AREA FARMERS MARKETS
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twalker@colorado communitymedia.com Wearing a giant smile and a khaki visor labeled “The Honey Gal,” Debra Ann Rivera called out to the crowd as she squirted whipped caramel honey onto wooden sticks for visitors to try. “I’ve got Colorado honey!” Rivera calls herself the honey gal because that’s who she is and what she does. She’s one of hundreds of vendors who sells products at famers markets in the Denver metro area. On a recent Wednesday, Rivera was working the market at Aspen Grove in Littleton. It’s one of five locations run by Metro Denver Farmers’ Markets. “Here, the public gets great exposure to a variety of produce, even organic, which people love nowadays,” Rivera said. “Remember those days of taking a family trip and seeing a sign that says ‘Cherries, apples and peaches,’ and just dying to stop and see what it was all about?” The best part of farmers markets is getting to be outside and tasting products, she said. “There’s this old nostalgic Americana feeling that people get when they can come buy local wildflower honey or fresh fruit from a stand,” Rivera said. Metro Denver’s market manager, John Herian, said Colorado honey isn’t something you can find at every store, and products like that are what keep the markets going. He said he encourages customers to come out and support local farmers, as this year has been a difficult one. “It’s a hard year for farmers because of replanting and delayed harvesting,” he said. “It makes it difficult to make their loan payments. Situations like this will put some farmers out of business, and sadly that happens all the time.” With heavy rain and hailstorms in spring, customers have been holding back on visiting the markets he oversees because of lack of produce, he added. “People tend to come to the farmers markets, especially ours, because we have the most farmers with fresh produce,” he said. “What they should know is to come and investigate the market to see what other goodies are available that they can’t find anywhere else.”
An eclectic mix
Farmers markets are a way to celebrate
Castle Rock: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, July 11 through Oct. 3, Third and Elbert streets, Castle Rock Centennial: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 18, features a market for kids; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 15; 13050 E. Peakview Ave. (Centennial Center Park) Highlands Ranch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, Sundays through Nov. 1, 9288 Dorchester St. (Highlands Ranch Town Center) Lakewood: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, Saturdays through Sept. 26, 9077 W. Alameda Ave. (Mile Hi Church) Mazzotti Farms of Hudson supplied fresh produce including tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, peppers and green beans while at the Aspen Grove farmers market in Littleton on its second day open, June 24. culture, said Djehba Salih of Aurora. Through her business, Kente Konnection, she sells shea butter directly from Ghana, the African nation of her heritage. “You come to these markets, and a lot of it is always Americanized,” Salih said. “I started this up because I wanted to get back to my roots. My dad was born in Ghana, and my husband is from there.” The shea butter, which comes in giant, rotund ball shapes, is handmade by women and children in Africa through a sustainable program, she said. Salih admitted she was hesitant at first to come to the Centennial Artisan and Farmers Market, which is not affiliated with the Metro Denver group, but after she was formally invited, she decided to give it a try. “We sit back and laugh because in Ghana we’ve been making shea from nuts for hundreds of years, and here people sell products where they just put a drop of it in there and sell it for twice as much,” she explained. Saby Bujdoso operates a traveling, tikistyle, fresh-squeezed lemonade stand in Highlands Ranch — perfect for summertime farmers markets, he said. Every week he teams up with two other partners from Littleton to sell kettle corn and Danish pastries. “Farmers are the key to a farmers market. Without them I wouldn’t have all these lemons,” Bujdoso said. One of the only vendors with fresh produce at the Centennial market on June 20 was Diego Hernandez of Denver’s Ant D’s Fine Foods. He said the key to a great market is consistency. “If you’re not consistent, people won’t
come,” he said. “They need routine. It’s important to come out to the same spots.” Hernandez, a fourth-generation jam maker, sells a lot of jam. But it’s not just about jams and jellies — he has a variety of fresh produce, including mushrooms, eggs, peppers, peaches and strawberries. At the Highlands Ranch Farmers Market, Sean O’Connel, an employee of Mazzotti Farms in Hudson, said everything is late this year when it comes to produce. But his vendor stand had quite the spread of flowers, green beans, tomatoes and spinach. “I’d say by August 1, we’ll have a lot more. Everything from carrots and onions to beets and melons,” he said.
Produce still matters For some visitors, famers markets are marked on their calendar, while others come across them by accident. John Tinkler of Roxbourough said he was perusing offerings at the Highlands Ranch Town Center while waiting on a table at a nearby restaurant when he sampled some pork green chile from Mama Montoya’s out of Littleton. “I was just kind of here by accident, but I’ve been to this market the most,” he said. “I like to see what it’s like every week — check out the different products. I’ll probably be taking some of that pork green chile home today.” Also at the Highlands Ranch market was Littleton resident Peggy Rodger, and she knew exactly what she was leaving with when she arrived.
Littleton:10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, Wednesdays through Oct. 28, 7301 S. Sante Fe Drive (Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center) Parker: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays through Oct. 25, Mainstreet and Pikes Peak Drive, downtown Parker Southwest Plaza: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, Saturdays through Oct. 31, Wadsworth and Bowles (Southeast Parking lot) Wheat Ridge: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sellout, Thursdays through Oct. 29, 4252 Wadsworth Blvd.
“I was here last weekend, but now there’s a super deal. The flowers are buy one, get one. Now, I’m just waiting for the organic produce to come in,” Rodger said. Others come and don’t find what they’re looking for. Several customers in Centennial mentioned the lack of fresh produce and that some of the markets in the area are more like street markets. Amanda Wentworth and her 22-monthold son, Kyler, were sharing a frozen treat while walking down the long aisle of the Aspen Grove farmers market. She said she comes to the market to support local businesses. For Wentworth, a Littleton resident, it’s “absolutely” necessary that the markets have fresh produce when in season. Monica Sharp, of Littleton, who was adorned with recyclable bags on each arm, agreed. “I probably wouldn’t come here if they didn’t have any produce, especially because Colorado is known for growing so much. It’s very important, but I do like some of the other things here,” she said.
10 Elbert County News
July 2, 2015
Denver Botanic Gardens isn’t just about flowers
Food program helps many people around metro area By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Starting in 2010, Denver Botanic Gardens launched the first community-supported agriculture (CSA) program at a U.S. botanic garden, with weekly seasonal distributions to members in Denver and Littleton — about 265 members in 2015, according to program manager Josie Hartt. In 2014, the Botanic Gardens expanded outeach to underserved communities through urban food initiatives. And in May of this year, a three-year grant from Kaiser Permanente was announced to support expansion in Denver-area food deserts, where access to fresh produce is slim to none for some families and individuals. Through cooperation with the Denver Housing Authority and Denver Human Services, three weekly farm stands are available at DHS offices at 1200 Federal Blvd., 4685 Peoria St. and 3815 Steele St. Food stamps are accepted at all locations. Hartt, who comes from a background as an educator, has been with DBG for 10 years. In family and children’s programs she has recognized a disconnect, with kids and adults, about where food comes from. “We need a CSA. We need to know a farmer.” Six acres are devoted to sustainable farming, with no pesticides or herbicides, for the CSA program and another quarter-acre specifically for the farm stands, she said. A market grower oversees the farming and farm stands and works with the Veterans Reintegration Program to offer hands-on farming and vocational training. A coordinator was also hired to work with the farm stands. CSA shareholders pay a flat $475 in advance for the season, and distribution is once weekly at both the Chatfield and York Street gardens. More
than one planting is possible, and the end of the season depends on the weather. Volunteers are recruited to pick and weed. Some members assist in harvesting and others come out on “gleaning days” to gather leftovers after regular harvesting is done in an area. “You-pick” days are pretty popular, Hartt said. Some volunteers gather and sell cut flowers from the cutting garden. Working shareholders receive a discount at the end of the season. Regarding the farm stands, Hartt said they used to donate CSA leftovers to food banks, but were “unable to track produce after it left our hands — didn’t know if it impacted lives…” With the Kaiser grant, they can produce specifically for each farm stand — Hispanic families may want different items than others, for example. And the program has just started an arrangement with Commissary Kitchens to prepare healthful snacks that don’t require cooking for homeless individuals and families served by DHS to be distributed from farm stands. All produce is labeled in English and Spanish, with nutritional information and recipes. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield was formed after the land was declared a flood zone following the 1965 flood (not fit for housing). The website shows some current flooded fields. The historic Hildebrand Farm is included in the property and restored for use, including the historic Deer Creek School. There are chickens, goats, two edgy miniature horses, two turkeys and some ducks in residence. Each year, 10 acres of pumpkins are planted and grown for sale at the October Pumpkin Festival. There is a barn where many weddings are held, wetlands and other ecological zones to hike, and about 250 different kinds of birds to be seen in the course of a year. Educational programs include beginning farming, farm camps for kids and more. And it’s a lovely place to walk, tucked against the hogbacks.
Chatfield Farms features six acres of sustainably grown fresh produce, which is distributed to CSA members in local communities and at inner-city farm stands. Courtesy photo
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GALLERY OF GAMES & weekly horoscope
SALOME’S STARS FOR RELEASE WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2015
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Making things more complicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically orderly Lamb. Try to look for a less intricate way to accomplish the same goals. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Avoiding personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time, especially since you probably don’t have all the facts. The weekend brings a surprise. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A problem with a colleague you thought had been resolved could recur. However, this time you’ll be able to rely on your record to get a quick resolution in your favor. Good luck.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Giving your self-esteem a boost could be a good idea for the Moon Child, who might feel a bit daunted by the week’s occurrences. Just focus on all your positive accomplishments. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The “mane” attraction for the Lovable Lion this week is -- what else? -- love. New relationships move to new levels, while long-standing partnerships are strengthened. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A recent workplace problem will prove to be one of miscommunication, and once the matter is settled, you should have a better chance of getting your proposals approved. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good news! After dealing pretty much in the dark with a matter that seemed to be taking forever to resolve, you should soon be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A positive message should help lift that energy-draining sense of anxiety, and you should soon be able to deal with even the peskiest matter, whether at work or personal. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Try to control that heated Sagittarian temperament while dealing with what you believe to be an unfair matter. A cool approach is the best way to handle things. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nursing hurt feelings could keep you from learning what went wrong. Ask your partner, a family member or a trusted friend to help you reassess your actions in the matter. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Nature is dominant this week. Try to spend time outdoors with someone special. An act of kindness in the past might be recalled by a person you believed was out of your life. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An upcoming career decision could be based on how well you might be able to apply your artistic talents. Be sure to use the finest samples of your work to make a strong impression. BORN THIS WEEK: Doing good things for others comes easily to you. You are considered a good friend, even by those you might hardly know. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
Elbert County News 11
July 2, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Want to know what clubs, art exhibits, meetings and cultural events are happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit our website at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/calendar.
Southglenn Library holds its Super Sidewalk Sale July 10-12 outside the entrance, as it did in this 2014 photo. Courtesy photo
Sidewalk sale boosts Arapahoe libraries Books, collectibles, DVDs and audiobooks will be available at Southglenn Library’s Super Sidewalk Sale at the library’s entrance, 6972 S. Vine St., in the Streets at Southglenn. Sale hours: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 10 and 11; noon to 4 p.m. July 12. The Friends of the Arapahoe Libraries host this and other book sales, as well as sell books on Amazon. The organization granted the Arapahoe Library District more than $100,000 in 2014 for events, materials, equipment and more. To join: 303-542-7279 or arapahoelibraries.org.
Arapahoe Philharmonic competition
The 2015-2016 Vincent LaGuardia Jr. Conducting Competition is open to young conductors between the ages of 18 and 28 who are U.S. residents not yet regularly employed in the conducting field. The winner will conduct Edvard Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46” in concert with the Arapahoe Philharmonic on Nov. 6 and will be presented with a check for $500. Devin Patrick Hughes, music director and conductor of the Arapahoe Philharmonic, will mentor the winner during his/her week with the orchestra. Eligibility and application requirements are available at arapahoe-phil.org/competitions/conducting-competition. Deadline: July 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
The Douglas County Fairgrounds, exit 181, Plum Creek Parkway, is the location for the Rocky Mountain Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival on July 9-11. Latest supplies, fabrics, notions, patterns, tools and more. Information: quiltcraftsew. com.
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Focus on poison
“The Power of Poison” opens on July 10 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Plants and animals rely on poisons for offense and defense, murder and medicine. Live poison dart frogs will be displayed in a re-creation of Colombia’s remote Choco Forest. An exhibit discusses the forensics of detecting poison and more. Information: dmns.org, or call 303-370-6000.
First Friday in Littleton
Music and a movie
July 10 is the next date for Centennial Center Park, 13050 Peakview Ave., Centennial, to host music, food and family-friendly films from 7 to 10 p.m. The movie is “Epic” and Mike Masse will make music. Free. centennialco.gov/events, 303-325-8000.
Films for opera fans
The Met: Live in HD 2015 Summer Encores will include “La Traviata” on July 8; “La Fille du Regiment” on July 15, “The Merry Widow” on July 22 and “Aida” on July 29. For theater locations, visit: fathomevents.com.
Hiking in Nepal
Ann Price will talk about her 1,100-mile hike across Nepal from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on July 14 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. She celebrated her 65th birthday on a glacier. She will share photographs and
Littleton’s First Friday Art Walk will be from 5 to 9 p.m. July 3. Artist Craig Marshall Smith will demonstrate painting at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. Free.
Kaleidoscope show
Entries for the annual, juried Kaleidoscope Exhibition will be accepted from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on July 11 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Accepted media: ceramics, drawing, jewelry, glass, metals, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, woodworking. Art instructor Gigi Lambert will be the juror from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Unaccepted art is to be picked up from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee: $10 per entry — no limit on number of entries. Show runs July 13 to Aug. 14, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. July 17. Information: trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu.
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July 2, 2015
Taekwondo master and owner of Victory Taekwondo Ramil Abratique organizes his students to begin sparring at practice. Photos by Nick Puckett
Martial-arts studio shows power of faith Victory Taekwondo members going to competition in Texas By Nick Puckett Special to Colorado Community Media The taekwondo studio sits in a Parker strip mall, sandwiched between the Sprouts grocery and Murdoch’s ranch supply stores. Above the door, a yellow sign — barely visible from the street — reads “Martial Arts.” The doors are propped wide open in an effort to air out the overpowering smell of bare feet and sweat. Almost perfectly harmonic “kee-yas” travel across the parking
lot. Inside, parents sit in black metal chairs, watching 30 girls and boys, ages 6 to 12, methodically spar on worn red and blue mats. The white walls are barren of awards and trophies. But don’t let the humbleness of the Victory Taekwondo dojang fool you: Six members of Victory will compete July 4 at the USA Taekwondo National Championship in Austin, Texas. Korban Leeper, 7, and his father Jeff, 30; Ellie Bowman, 12; Trinity Sison, 12; Jordan Laudan, 15; and instructor Chris Endo, 21, medaled at the state tournament March 7 in Aurora to qualify. Taekwondo continues on Page 15
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Elbert County News 13
July 2, 2015
Metro Creative Connection
I
ce cream is a popular dessert that’s enjoyed across the globe. Blending the cold and the creamy, ice cream is an ideal treat on a hot day. According to IceCream.com, 87 percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezer at any given time. While Americans may enjoy their ice cream, New Zealand consumes more ice cream than any country in the world. Historians and foodies believe ancient Greeks enjoyed a dessert similar to ice cream as early as the 5th century B.C. Considering ice cream has been around so long, and that many cultures have created their own take on frozen treats, from gelato to sorbet to frozen yogurts, one may think there aren’t many new ways to indulge in this beloved dessert. But with a little creativity, anyone can come up with innovative ways to serve ice cream or any of its frozen cousins. The following are just a few different recipe inspirations.
Lightly butter flour tortillas and sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. Drape the tortillas over the rungs of the shelves in an oven, placing a cookie sheet underneath to catch any drips. Bake at 300 degrees until just crisp. Fill with your favorite ice cream for some frozen dessert tacos.
Create your own ice cream sandwiches from any firm cookies or dessert bars you have on hand. For example, cut two thin slices of fudge brownies. Spread softened ice cream in a complementary flavor, such as peanut butter or black cherry vanilla, in between the brownie sandwich pieces. Freeze to firm everything up and make it easier to eat.
Fried ice cream pairs the seemingly incompatible frozen dessert with heat. Freeze scoops of ice cream until they are solid, dip them in an egg wash and coat with crushed cookie crumbs. You can then refreeze the finished ice cream balls and have them set to fry in time for dessert.
Ice cream and frozen waffles make a quick dessert in a pinch. Raid the freezer for the ingredients, toast the waffles and then sandwich with ice cream. Top with fresh fruit and whipped cream, if desired.
Spoon your favorite cookie dough into a muffin tin and mold the dough so it lines the individual cups of the tin. Bake until firm and let cool. Use the cookie cups to make little ice cream sundae holders for parties. Their diminutive size makes them ideal for kids.
Whip up your own ice cream cake. Place a thin layer of any flavor cake on the bottom of a dish or pan that can be placed into the freezer. Scoop softened ice cream on top, then continue to layer as desired, finishing with ice cream as the final layer. Let freeze several hours until firmed up, then enjoy.
14 Elbert County News
July 2, 2015
SPORTS
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Recruiting a whole new ball game For high school athletes, finding the right college is now driven by technology By Jim Benton jbenton@colorado communitymedia.com Mike Brookhart was a three-sport standout who graduated in 1979 from Cherry Creek High School. Despite his talent, Brookhart wouldn’t have become a four-year baseball letterman and team captain at the University of Northern Colorado if not for baseball coach Marc Johnson. “Marc Johnson made the calls for me to the University of Denver, University of Wyoming and Northern Colorado,” said Brookhart, Cherry Creek’s boys basketball coach and the school’s former football coach. “Then the coach would come and see me. That’s kind of the old way.” Recruiting has changed immensely with email, Twitter, YouTube, showcase events and myriad summer camps on college campuses. Bill Bufton, Valor Christian’s college recruiting coordinator, has seen the evolution. “With the technology now, it actually makes it easier because you can send a quick email to a coach and load your hudl. com film or YouTube video,” he said. “But now instead of coaches getting packages every day of DVDs, their email boxes are just getting slammed.” But ThunderRidge football coach Joe Johnson questions whether technology has really improved the recruiting process. “It used to be that it was pretty much a hard-and-fast rule that somebody from the (college’s) staff had to visibly and personally see a kid and make contact before they would (make) an offer,” he said. “Once a kid gets an offer, other teams start to jump on the bandwagon, and they haven’t seen or met the kid, in some cases. That is really shocking to me. That seems like a bad policy. A lot of information can get put on sites that a kid pays for, and they put whatever they want on there.”
Getting noticed Many high schools have employed recruiting personnel, and club teams have coaches that specialize in recruiting. Much of the early contact with college coaches comes during off-season club tournaments and showcases. Athletes are encouraged to email coach-
Ponderosa quarterback Nick Wilson surveys the defense during the recent Broncos 7-on-7 tournament. Events like this generally attract college scouts. Photo by Tom Munds es and let them know their schedule of club tournaments or high school games. Many of the showcase events are now labeled recruiting tournaments attract college coaches, who at one event can look at several players who have contacted them. “That’s what draws them to these events,” said Mountain Range girls softball coach Dane Craig. “You have to send emails directly to these schools, and it starts at a young age. They come and say, ‘Hey this girl has been emailing me for six months. I’ll see how she plays.’ It’s all about emails and YouTube videos.” Bufton agrees that a little advance notice on an athlete’s part is helpful. “Coaches at an AAU tournament, club tournament or showcase aren’t just walking around trying to find a diamond in the rough,” he said. “Those days are completely over.” Technology also has helped high school athletes get on colleges’ radars earlier, and some are making commitments as early as their sophomore seasons. College basketball recruiters know all
about Lakewood’s Kolton Peterson. The junior-to-be was the second-leading Class 5A scorer in the state last season with 23 points per game. Peterson was playing in the Continental-Centennial basketball challenge in Littleton on June 18, and after the game he spent time outside talking on his cell phone to an interested college. “June 15 was the first day schools could talk to you,” said Peterson. “I actually got nine calls, and I just got off the phone with Northern Iowa. College coaches come to a lot of events in July.”
The eyes don’t lie Many colleges maintain the personal aspect of recruiting, though they often facilitate it through modern means. “We’re able to contact players by emailing or texting them,” said Metro State University women’s golf coach Ben Portie. “I don’t sign a player unless I see them play, how they act on the course and watch their temperament. That’s old school.” Craig, an assistant coach who helps with
recruiting for the Colorado Stars summer team, agrees that emails and videos don’t show everything. “A lot of these recruiters will come, watch girls warm up and won’t even stay for the game,” he said. “Or they’ll watch how the girls react after a strikeout, after an error or how they react after getting a home run hit off them. They’ll even watch to see if they carry their own bag after a game, how they talk to the coach, do they hang out with the team, are they a leader on the field and stuff like that. So much of building a team these days is about fit.” That’s also still true from the athlete’s perspective, in many cases. Jake Staiano, who helped Valor Christian win the Class 4A state golf championship in 2013 and 2014, signed to play at Colorado State University, but not without making sure the school suited him. “It worked both ways,” Staiano said. “I contacted them and coach (Christian) Newton, and he came to see me. I made two trips to Fort Collins to see the school. It was just the best place for me.”
You’ve got to pay to play By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
College recruiting coordinator Bill Bufton in his new office at Valor Christian. Photo by Jim Benton
It can be expensive for athletes to catch the attention of college recruiters at a summer camp, recruiting event or national tournament. Ponderosa senior-to-be quarterback Nick Wilson went to the Boston College camp along with tight end Matt Brady. Both players were scheduled to attend other camps, as well. “It is pretty expensive, but my parents definitely support me in everything I do,” said Wilson, who passed for 1,423 yards last season and rushed for another 564 yards. Brady has an arrangement with his parents. “I kind of have an agreement with my parents as long as I work hard and train as much as I can, they are willing to help me get to the next level,” he said. “It’s hard to get to the next level without putting yourself out there.” Lou Arvanetes’ son Bridger is a sophomore at Ponderosa and is going to several camps, including Cincinnati and Montana. “You have to sell yourself. It’s not like it used to be,” said Arvanetes. “It’s a financial commitment in all sports. For him football is his choice. We went to Cincinnati because his grandfather could see him, and we went to Montana because that’s where he was born.” It has become almost necessary for players and teams to attend camps because they are good places to get faceto-face exposure to coaches and display athletic talents.
“Part of it is playing with club teams and playing out of state because there are a lot of college coaches there,” said 6-3 Arapahoe junior basketball player Kyle Lukasiewicz, who averaged 9.5 points a game as a sophomore. “I’d say recruiting is mostly with the club teams because that’s what most colleges look at. Once you get spotted, then they call your high school.” Valerie Ortega, a junior-to-be catcher for the Mountain Range softball team, plays for the Colorado Stars. “The good part about being on my team, the Colorado Stars Gold, is our head coach (Dan Burns) pays for our flights, hotels and food whenever we travel,” she said. “So the only financial stuff my parents have to deal with is just the fee for the season. “On my competitive team we have three coaches and one coach is strictly for recruiting. I started sending out emails to colleges my freshman year just giving them information, and I sent a skills video. I sent one to the University of Pittsburgh, and that coach liked what she saw and sent an email to my recruiting coach and said, ‘We’re going to see her during the summer, and we’re interested in her.’ So I’m a verbal to Pittsburgh right now.” Burns and the Colorado Stars host a Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament that last season attracted 363 coaches from 255 colleges and 160 teams from 30 states. All tournament profits support the Boulder competitive girls softball program, which covers the Stars’ travel expenses to tournaments. Club fees are $2,000 per season.
July 2, 2015
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With the exception of Bowman, this is the first national appearance for the athletes. “We’re going there to have a great experience,” said Bowman, “and to learn from it.”
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Township 13 South, Range 59 West, The students respond to cadences from 6th P.M. Section 22: SE¼SE¼ Master Ramil Abratique, the studio’s ownSection 23: SW¼SW¼ Section 26: NW¼NW¼ er, like soldiers following a drill instructor, Section 27: NE¼NE¼ conducting precise movements for each APPLICATION kick, yelling in unison. On May 21, 2015, Mustang Creek Operating, LLC, (Operator No. 10446) (“Mustang Step. Creek” or “Applicant”) filed a verified apPivot. plication pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S., for an order to: Swing. 1) Establish an approximate 160-acre Kick. drilling and spacing unit for the Applica“Kiyah!” tion Lands, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Repeat. Lansing, Marmaton, Cherokee, Atoka, Morrow (Pennsylvanian age), St. Louis, Suddenly, the flailing kicks stop and the Spergen, Warsaw, Harrison, Gilmore City room falls silent. Students stand at atten(Mississippian age), Arbuckle and Re2,500 feet in depth shall be located not agan Formations (“Target Formations”); less than 600 feet from any lease line, and tion like statues, waiting for the next comand located not less than 1,200 feet from any Life lessons other producible or drilling oil or gas well mand. On either side of them, inspirational 2) Approve one vertical well within the when drilling to the same common At thesource end of a recent practice, Abratique quotes are written across the tops of the Laudan (in red) and Sison unit, with the productive interval of each of supply. (in blue) spar wearing gear used in competition. Photo by Nick Puckett sits with a student and the boy’s father. At wellbore located no closer than 600 feet walls. from the unit boundaries, and no closer • Applicant has concurrently filed an apthe father’s request, Abratique demotes the than 600 feet from the productive interval plication (Docket No. 150700443) to es“The difference between perseverance drive, strive to embody supported the family. Abratique closed the teachings. of any otherthe wellbore producing from the tablish an approximate 160-acre drilling student to yellow belt for his behavior at and obstinacy is that one often comes from Target Formations, without exception bespacing unit for the Application Lands “When I get tired, I just keep going,” Kostudio that August, but later and that month Notice sits quiing granted by the Director. for the production of oil, gas andand associhome at school. ThePublic student a strong will, and the other from a strong rban Leeper said. ated hydrocarbons opened Victory in a cramped building next from the Target Formetly and listens. Abratique lectures him like INVITATION FOR BIDS APPLICABLE RULES AND ORDERS ations. won’t.” — Henry Beecher “You always (available have to look to the Parker motor vehicles office. Seven a stern father, promisingTAP-C340-004 online at: for the best,” to re-promote the “Greater is he who acts from love than he Laudan said, “not http://cogcc.state.co.us, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: the worst.” students followed Abratique 1) tothehis new student Kiowa-Bennett Road Improvements under “ORDERS”) general jurisdiction granted once to the he begins behaving at home. who acts from fear.” — Simeon Ben Eleazar at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Oil and Gaswith Conservation Commission of studio — their lesson fees, combined That relationship is key to the studio’s • Rule 318.a. of the Rules and Regulathe State of Colorado under §34-60-105 That’s the mantra the master preaches to NOTICE Sealed bids, subject to the conditions tions of the Commission requires that, on C.R.S.; 2) specific granted pursusome ofPUBLIC the unemployment money, was powers Owner faces struggles success, parents say. herein, for the Elbert County contained his students. unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of ant to §34-60-106 C.R.S.; 3) the State Adenough to pay rent, said. ministrative Procedures Act“He Abratique, an2,500 international medalist and BEFORE THE OIL ANDhe GAS Fairgrounds Enhancefeet in depth shall be located not at §24-4-105 treats the kids likeTransportation his own,” Marsha “For me, life skills and leadership are CONSERVATION COMMISSION ment Program in Elbert County, Project less than 600 feet from any lease line, and C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series He named the studio Victory afterat 2his 10-time undefeated Philippine national OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Number TAP-C340-004 will be received located not less than 1,200 feet from any 500 Rules CCR 404-1, that the ComBowman said. “There’s a mutual respect bevery, very important,” said Abratique, 45. “If by Elbert County (or the County). Bids other producible or drillingfrom oil or gas well mission has scheduled the above-entitled church in the Philippines, Victory Christian champion, moved to Colorado Calitween” him and the students. IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGAwill be accepted until 9:30 a.m., July 21, when drilling to the same common source matter for hearing on: we have a black belt with excellent life skills TION AND ESTABLISHMENT FIELD the name be2015. Three copies of said bid should be of supply. Fellowship. AbratiqueOFchose On the wall above Abratique’s desk is anand leadership training, our community fornia in 2010 with his wife and two chil- RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR Date: Monday, July 20, 2015 submitted. Bids will not be considered cause of the biblical principles he uses in dren, now 6 and 8. He bought a taekwondo THE LANSING, MARMATON, CHEROwhich are received after the time stated NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 other quote, this one his own, one he says will be stronger … I really want to develop KEE, ATOKA, MORROW and any bids so received will be returned 1) the general jurisdiction granted to the Time: 9:00 a.m. his studio. studio and moved Parker in January represents the life experience wants to (PENNSYLVANIAN AGE), ST. LOUIS, unopened. Faxed bidshe will not be accepOil andto Gas Conservation Commissionof of leaders.” SPERGEN, WARSAW, HARRISON, ted. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., the State of Colorado under §34-60-105 Place: Colorado Oil and Gas “The word itself is very strong,” Abrathat year. share with his students. Victory Taekwondo, like many other taeGILMORE CITY (MISSISSIPPIAN AGE), July 21, 2015 or as soon as soon as posC.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuConservation Commission ARBUCKLE AND REAGAN FORMAtique said. “When the word ‘victory’ in Suite 801 sible thereafter, at the Elbert County Build§34-60-106 C.R.S.; the State Ad1120 LincolnisStreet, But, in what ant hetodescribed as a3)bad busiIt goes like this: kwondo studios, focuses on developing a TIONS, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT ing, Commissioner Meeting Room, 215 ministrative Procedures Act at §24-4-105 Denver, CO 80203 subconscious, you always strive to do himself struggling to your “Life is a journey that you mold COUNTY, COLORADO Comanche Street., Kiowa, CO. to Bidsbecan C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series good attitude within its students first and ness deal, he found CAUSE NO. NEW be hand delivered to this address. Please 500 Rules at 2 CCR 404-1, that the ComIn accordance with the Americans with what is right, excel and be positive in every keep the doors open only two weeks. come a stronger, andCounty better training them in Olympic-style taekwondo PUBLIC NOTICE mailsmarter bids to: Elbert DPWperAttn: mission after has scheduled the above-entitled Disabilities Act, if any party requires speDOCKET NO. 150700445 Kyrei Zion, PO Box 7, Kiowa,motivaCO 80117. matter for hearingAbratique on: cial accommodations as a result of a dis“We lost everything,” said. way.” son. Achieving your goals requires second. BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS Please mark the outside of envelopes ability for this hearing, please contact MarTYPE: POOLING Some days, he recalled, he had toHumecki chooseat (303) “Kiowa-Bennett Road Improvements Date: Monday, 20, 2015 “Our money, our savings —July everything.” garet 894-2100 ext. tion, perseverance and strong will. Whenat The instructors “teach them CONSERVATION respect,” COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO the Elbert County Fairgrounds”. Bids will Tuesday, July 21, 2015 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangepaying the rent on hisments house and The unemployment checks of his wife, between and only keep said Marsha Bowman, Ellie’s mother. “You NOTICE OF HEARING accepted fromgoing. bidders Never prequaliTime: 9:00 a.m. will be made. you fall, you getbeup IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGAfied by CDOT. Caryl, laid off from her job at Blue Cross paying his lease. give up, my friend, so you may live life in have to be a very productive individual.” TION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO Place: Colorado Oil and Gas At hearing, the Commission will consider TO GOVERN FOR before IT MAY CONCERN: On or about June 26, 2015, bona fide bidConservation Commission and enter an order pursuBlue Shield moving to Colorado, WHOM The athletes, most not oldRULES enough to OPERATIONS Victory.” “That was the toughest timetheofApplication my life,” THE LANSING, MARMATON, CHEROKEE, ATOKA, MORROW (PENNSYLVANIAN AGE), ST. LOUIS, SPERGEN, WARSAW, HARRISON, GILMORE CITY (MISSISSIPPIAN AGE), ARBUCKLE AND REAGAN FORMATIONS, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
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Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on June 4, 2015 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Mary Louise Gwaltney be changed to Mary Louise Kochaniec. Case No.: 2015 C 29 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: J. Jenkins, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 23187 First Publication: July 2, 2015 Last Publication: July 16, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Verdine Boschee, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 9 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 October 26, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Aaron A. Boschee, Personal Representative 6876 W. David Avenue Littleton, CO 80128 Legal Notice No: 23185 First Publication: June 25, 2015 Last Publication: July 9, 2015 Publisher: Elbert County News
Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE LANSING, MARMATON, CHEROKEE, ATOKA, MORROW (PENNSYLVANIAN AGE), ST. LOUIS, SPERGEN, WARSAW, HARRISON, GILMORE CITY (MISSISSIPPIAN AGE), ARBUCKLE AND REAGAN FORMATIONS, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. NEW DOCKET NO. 150700443 TYPE: SPACING NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: APPLICATION LANDS Township 13 South, Range 59 West, 6th P.M. Section 22: SE¼SE¼
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
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APPLICATION LANDS Township 13 South, Range 59 West, 6th P.M. Section 22: SE¼SE¼ Section 23: SW¼SW¼ Section 26: NW¼NW¼ Section 27: NE¼NE¼
APPLICATION On May 21, 2015, Mustang Creek Operating, LLC, (Operator No. 10446) (“Mustang Creek” or “Applicant”) filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S., for an order to:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 894-2100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than July 6, 2015. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of July 6, 2015. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.
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OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
1) Establish an approximate 160-acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Lansing, Marmaton, Cherokee, Atoka, Morrow (Pennsylvanian age), St. Louis, Spergen, Warsaw, Harrison, Gilmore City (Mississippian age), Arbuckle and Reagan Formations (“Target Formations”); and
By Julie Murphy, Secretary Dated: June 9, 2015
2) Approve one vertical well within the unit, with the productive interval of each wellbore located no closer than 600 feet from the unit boundaries, and no closer than 600 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing from the Target Formations, without exception being granted by the Director.
Attorneys for Applicant: James Parrot Jillian Fulcher Beatty & Wozniak, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 407-4499 jparrot@bwenergylaw.com jfulcher@bwenergylaw.com
APPLICABLE RULES AND ORDERS (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “ORDERS”) • Rule 318.a. of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth shall be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction granted to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission of the State of Colorado under §34-60-105 C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to §34-60-106 C.R.S.; 3) the State Administrative Procedures Act at §24-4-105 C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled the above-entitled matter for hearing on:
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109
Legal Notice No.: 23188 First Publication: July 2, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE LANSING, MARMATON, CHEROKEE, ATOKA, MORROW (PENNSYLVANIAN AGE), ST. LOUIS, SPERGEN, WARSAW, HARRISON, GILMORE CITY (MISSISSIPPIAN AGE), ARBUCKLE AND REAGAN FORMATIONS, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. NEW DOCKET NO. 150700445
Date: Monday, July 20, 2015 Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m.
TYPE: POOLING
Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 894-2100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made. At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than July 6, 2015. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with
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APPLICATION LANDS Township 13 South, Range 59 West, 6th P.M. Section 22: SE¼SE¼ Section 23: SW¼SW¼ Section 26: NW¼NW¼ Section 27: NE¼NE¼ APPLICATION On May 21, 2015, Mustang Creek Operating, LLC, (Operator No. 10446) (“Mustang Creek” or “Applicant”) filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S., for an order to: 1) Pool all interests within an approximate 160-acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands, for the development and operation of the Lansing, Marmaton, Cherokee, Atoka, Morrow (Pennsylvanian age), St. Louis, Spergen, Warsaw, Harrison, Gilmore City (Mississippian age), Arbuckle and Reagan Formations (“Target
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APPLICATION LANDS Township 13 South, Range 59 West, 6th P.M. Section 22: SE¼SE¼ Section 23: SW¼SW¼ Section 26: NW¼NW¼ Section 27: NE¼NE¼
APPLICATION On May 21, 2015, Mustang Creek Operating, LLC, (Operator No. 10446) (“Mustang Creek” or “Applicant”) filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S., for an order to:
1) Pool all interests within an approximate 160-acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands, for the development and operation of the Lansing, Marmaton, Cherokee, Atoka, Morrow (Pennsylvanian age), St. Louis, Spergen, Warsaw, Harrison, Gilmore City (Mississippian age), Arbuckle and Reagan Formations (“Target Formations”); and
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2) Subject any nonconsenting interests to the cost recovery provisions of §34-60116(7), C.R.S., effective as of the earlier of the date of the Application, or the date that any of the costs specified in §34-60116(7)(b), C.R.S., were first incurred for the drilling of the Well. APPLICABLE RULES AND ORDERS (available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “ORDERS”) • Rule 318.a. of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission requires that, on unspaced lands, wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth shall be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply. • Applicant has concurrently filed an application (Docket No. 150700443) to establish an approximate 160-acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Target Formations. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to: 1) the general jurisdiction granted to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission of the State of Colorado under §34-60-105 C.R.S.; 2) specific powers granted pursuant to §34-60-106 C.R.S.; 3) the State Administrative Procedures Act at §24-4-105 C.R.S.; and 4) the Commission’s Series 500 Rules at 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled the above-entitled matter for hearing on: Date: Monday, July 20, 2015 Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 894-2100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made. At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509., no later than July 6, 2015. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of July 6, 2015. Pursuant to Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing. OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By Julie Murphy, Secretary Dated: June 9, 2015
ders may obtain electronic versions of the ant to its authority under the statute. Any contract documents and pertinent bid ininterested party desiring to protest or interformation regarding the work, by contactvene should file with the Commission a ing Enertia Consulting Group, LLC, 1529 written protest or intervention in accordmarket Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO ance with Rule 509., no later than July 6, 80202 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2015. Such interested party shall, at the 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please same time, serve a copy of the protest or contact Sean O’Hearn (720) 473-3131, intervention to the person filing the applicsean.ohearn@enertiacg.com to obtain bid ation. One electronic documents and answer project related (cogcc.hearings_unit@state.co.us), one questions. original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a This project includes improvements within protest or intervention must be able to parthe eastern boundary of the fairgrounds ticipate in a prehearing conference during your public noticesconstruction call 303-566-4100 (including of a multi-modal the week of To Julyadvertise 6, 2015. Pursuant to trail, berming and landscaping around the Rule 511., if the matter is uncontested, it trail) and drainage improvements within may be approved without a hearing. the Kiowa-Bennett Road right-of-way. OIL AND GAS A pre-bid meeting will be held in the ElCONSERVATION COMMISSION bert County Fairgrounds Agriculture BuildOF THE STATE OF COLORADO ing Conference Room located at 95 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado 80117 on July By Julie Murphy, Secretary 7, 2015 at 11am. Dated: June 9, 2015
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Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us Phone: (303) 894-2100 Fax: (303) 894-2109 Attorneys for Applicant: James Parrot Jillian Fulcher Beatty & Wozniak, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 407-4499 jparrot@bwenergylaw.com jfulcher@bwenergylaw.com Legal Notice No.: 23189 First Publication: July 2, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Government Legals Public Notice INVITATION FOR BIDS TAP-C340-004 Kiowa-Bennett Road Improvements at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for the Elbert County Fairgrounds Transportation Enhancement Program in Elbert County, Project Number TAP-C340-004 will be received by Elbert County (or the County). Bids will be accepted until 9:30 a.m., July 21, 2015. Three copies of said bid should be submitted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened. Faxed bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., July 21, 2015 or as soon as soon as possible thereafter, at the Elbert County Building, Commissioner Meeting Room, 215 Comanche Street., Kiowa, CO. Bids can be hand delivered to this address. Please mail bids to: Elbert County DPW Attn: Kyrei Zion, PO Box 7, Kiowa, CO 80117. Please mark the outside of envelopes “Kiowa-Bennett Road Improvements at the Elbert County Fairgrounds”. Bids will be accepted only from bidders prequalified by CDOT. On or about June 26, 2015, bona fide bidders may obtain electronic versions of the contract documents and pertinent bid information regarding the work, by contacting Enertia Consulting Group, LLC, 1529 market Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact Sean O’Hearn (720) 473-3131, sean.ohearn@enertiacg.com to obtain bid documents and answer project related questions. This project includes improvements within the eastern boundary of the fairgrounds (including construction of a multi-modal trail, berming and landscaping around the trail) and drainage improvements within the Kiowa-Bennett Road right-of-way. A pre-bid meeting will be held in the Elbert County Fairgrounds Agriculture Building Conference Room located at 95 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado 80117 on July 7, 2015 at 11am.
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The Project includes the following major items: 1. Erosion and Sediment Control 2. Earthwork 3. Hot Mix Asphalt 4. Testing 5. Rip Rap 6. Drainage Pipe 7. Signage and Striping 8. Multi-Modal Trail 9. Landscaping 10. Surveying 11. Mobilization 12. Traffic Control
Potential bidders are advised that demonstrated past performance on work similar in type to that defined in the bid documents, bid responsiveness, and financial capability to perform will be among the factors in bidder qualifications and the award of the contract. Payment and performance bonds will be required for this project. Each bond shall be in a penal sum equal to the nearest integral one hundred dollars in excess of the sum of the original bid items plus all force account items specified in the project special provisions. Retainage will be held as required by Colorado law. The successful bidder shall be required to comply with any and all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the hiring of employees and retention of subcontractors, including without limitation Section 8-17.5101 et seq., C.R.S. As part of these requirements, a minimum of 4 percent of the bid amount shall be designated as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
With CDOT’s concurrence, the County reserves the right to reject any bidder as not qualified, reject and all bids, waive irregularity in the bidding, negotiate with bidders, or accept responsive and responsible bids as the best interests of the County may be served, said determination to be made in the sole discretion of the County. Bidders shall have no right to hear or review competing bids or the documentation or analysis thereof.
This project is funded with Federal Funds; therefore all proposals shall be treated in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s “Rules for Prequalification, Debarment, Bidding and Work on Colorado Department of Transportation Road, Highway and Bridge Public Projects.”
Procedures and rules as stated in CDOT’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction will be followed unless otherwise specified in the Bid Documents.
The CDOT Form 347, Certification of EEO Compliance, is no longer required to be submitted in the bid package. This form certified that the contractor/proposed subcontractors were in compliance with the Joint Reporting Committee if the contractors and subcontractors meet the eligibility requirements (29CFR 1602.7); we will, however, no longer require certification. For additional information regarding these federal requirements, please refer to: http://www.eeoc.gov/stats/jobpat/e1instruct.html. Legal Notice No.: 23184 First Publication: June 25, 2015 Last Publication: July 2, 2015 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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