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Judge rules against county in complaint Rowland fined $1,000 for violation of Fair Campaign Practices Act By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com An administrative judge has ruled the Board of County Commissioners violated the Fair Campaign Practices Act in the runup to the most recent election. Administrative Law Judge Robert Spencer issued his ruling Dec. 24 but the decision had to be reviewed by a separate state

agency and was not made public until Jan. 7. Elbert County resident Jill Duvall, who opposed Commissioner Robert Rowland in the 2012 election for District 1 county commissioner, filed the complaint with the Secretary of State’s office in early December. Duvall alleged the BOCC and Rowland violated the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act by spending county funds to hire consultant Tim Buchanan, who Duvall claimed had urged voters at four preelection public meetings to support Ballot Issue 1C, which sought to raise property taxes in the county. That ballot issue was defeated by an 8-1

margin by county voters this past November. In his ruling, the judge stated: “At no time during the town hall meetings did the consultant or Commissioner Rowland specifically ask voters to vote for Ballot Rowland Issue 1C. Nevertheless … because the meetings occurred shortly before the election and the consultant’s presentation was obviously designed to underscore the county’s need for increased revenue, the meetings could not be reasonably interpreted as anything but a plea for passage of Ballot Issue 1C.”

Judge Spencer concluded that Rowland and the BOCC “no doubt intended to comply with the FCPA and to act in the best interests of their county, but they nonetheless violated the FCPA by spending public money to urge voters to support a pending ballot issue.” After hearing the judge’s decision, Duvall wrote in an email: “The citizens won! Power to the people!!” In his ruling, Judge Spencer ordered BOCC Chairman Rowland “as an individual responsible for the improper expenditure to reimburse the county general fund the amount of $1,000 within 30 days.” Campaign continues on Page 8

Board looks at new post New position would function as county’s day-to-day manager By George Lurie

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The Younger family, left to right, Mady, Holly and Matthew, check out one of the entries in the Jan. 9 wool show at the National Western Stock Show. The Elbert County family didn’t have an entry in the show but, since they are now raising sheep, they came to learn as much as they could about wool. Photo by Tom Munds

GETTING A FEEL FOR WOOL

Younger family attends National Western to learn about shearing By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com While most Jan. 9 activities at the National Western Stock Show focused on setting up for coming events, the Younger family came from Elbert County to the arena to observe the wool judging. The family started with four lambs and now their herd has grown to 13 animals. The sheep grow rapidly and usually by the time they are a year old, they are old

enough to be sheared. Mady, 12, said the family began raising sheep at her request. “We have horses and dogs so I thought sheep would be fun as pets,” the girl said. “I like our sheep and soon, I am going into 4H where I can learn more about raising the sheep.” Mady’s older brother Matthew said last year, they hired a man to shear their sheep. “The wool from our sheep is nice and I am using it as I am learning to hand spin the wool into yarn,” Holly Younger said. “We came today to watch the judging and to learn all we can about what it takes to raise sheep that provide prize-winning wool. … We are raising some registered sheep, we want to win some wool prizes and maybe we can have them sheared and

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sell the wool to hand spinners.” The wool judging is among a handful of events that got started before the National Western Stock Show officially began Jan. 11. In another part of the National Western complex, owners were moving cattle into the stalls and preparing them to be shown. The hum of clippers and the whine of hairdryers blends in with the mooing of the cattle in the stalls. The cattle judging is done by breeds. On Jan. 9, many owners had Angus cattle in the stalls. When the shows are over for one breed, those cattle are moved out and cattle of another breed take their place. Sean Witherspoon from Delta led one Angus cow to the wash area identified as the “Bovine Beauty Shop.” “We will scrub this cow down then move back to the stall and blow-dry it,” he said. “Then, we will begin to clip and trim it to get ready for the show ring.” The National Western is known as the Super Bowl of Livestock Shows. More than 15,000 animals will pass through the show between Jan. 11 and 26. In addition to the livestock shows and sales, there are special events such as rodeos and horse shows. For more information and a schedule of events, go to www.nationalwestern.com.

Elbert County commissioners confirmed last week that they are actively considering hiring a county administrator. “We’re like a three-legged stool sometimes,” said BOCC Chairman Robert Rowland. “I think this is a critical need of the county right now.” A county administrator in most cases functions as the day-to-day manager of the county’s staff and reports directly to the Board of County Commissioners. Rowland said that he has “volunteered” to write a job description for the position because he has a background in human resources. Creating the new position would carry a high price tag for the financially challenged county: according to published salary information, county administrators or county managers at comparably sized counties across the country earn between $100,000 and $175,000 a year. In Mesa County on the Western Slope, the annual salary range for the county administrator is $104,000 to $145,000. When Rowland was first elected a year ago, he said he went to a three-day “commissioners’ camp” where he met other county leaders from around the state. “Several times,” he said, “other commissioners asked who our county administrator was.” When Rowland said Elbert didn’t have a county administrator, he said, “the other commissioners would get this look on their face and wish me luck.” Hiring a county administrator would be “quantum step forward” for Elbert County, Rowland said. Echoing those thoughts, Commissioner Kurt Schlegel added, “Creating this position makes a lot of sense.” The subject has come up several times at recent BOCC study sessions and Rowland said a decision on moving forward could come soon. The potential new position was scheduled to be discussed in detail at a Jan. 14 BOCC study session. Along with finding a new finance director to replace Stan Wilmer, who was fired by the BOCC last year, “looking harder at hiring a county administrator is one of our top priorities right now,” Rowland said.

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Hickenlooper: State of state is strong Governor touts economic numbers during annual address By Vic Vela

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Gov. John Hickenlooper sounded like a man running for re-election during his annual State of the State address inside the Capitol on Jan. 9, as he touted Colorado’s economic rebound and called on lawmakers to “ignore divisive politics.” The governor sounded themes of unity throughout his speech, but particularly when he lauded Coloradans’ resilience during times of tragedy last year — which led to one of the most enthusiasticallyreceived lines of the day. “Colorado does not shutdown. Colorado does not quit. Colorado does not break,” he said, to a standing ovation inside the House chamber, where all 100 state lawmakers were gathered. Hickenlooper hyped Colorado as a magnet for businesses and a state where job numbers continue to grow. And, for the most part, he stayed away from contentious issues that dominated the Legislature last year. While Democrats walked away glowingly from the governor’s speech, many Republicans voiced a “wait-and-see” response. “Well it felt good, but let’s see if those feelings continue for the rest of the year,” said Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock. “When he talked about not wanting parties to lock down, I hope he holds to that with his own party.” Much of the governor’s speech focused on the state’s improving economic numbers. Hickenlooper said the state has experienced a significant rebound in job numbers since 2010, when Colorado was ranked 40th in the nation in job growth. Now, the state ranks fourth in that category, has added 170,000 jobs over the last few years, and has seen its unemployment rate drop from 9 percent in 2010, to its current rate of 6.5 percent. “But let’s be clear,” the governor cautioned, “the unemployment rate is not low enough, and all of us share a commitment to keep a statewide focus on this issue.” The state’s improving economy has also allowed lawmakers to work with more budget reserves than it had in recent years, which Hickenlooper said has been important when natural disasters have struck. “The single most critical factor in Colorado being able to stay open for business throughout hellfires and high waters has been reserves,” he said. Hickenlooper also talked about new business that lawmakers will attend to this session. They included legislation that seeks to cap college tuition rate hikes and provide more financial aid for students, a part of the speech that received

From right, Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch; Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker; and other lawmakers give a solemn round of applause as Gov. John Hickenlooper eulogizes the late Tom Clements, the Colorado Department of Corrections director who was killed in his home last year, during the speech in Denver on Jan. 8.

Gov. John Hickenlooper motions to his cabinet, seated in the House chambers in the Colorado State Capitol, during the State of the State speech in Denver on Jan. 8. Photos by Hannah Garcia a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle. The governor also talked about other priorities, such as improving technology to reduce wait times at Department of Motor Vehicles offices; expanding Internet access across rural areas; and extending job-creation tax credits for businesses. The governor — who is up for re-election in November — stayed away from controversy. His only mention of last year’s gun-law saga came in a way that addressed the mental health aspect of gun tragedies, while touting recent laws that created more mental health services. On oil and gas industry regulations, Hickenlooper said it’s important to recognize that oil and gas companies contribute billions of dollars to the state economy. At the same time, industry leaders should “recognize their moral and legal obligation to protect our air and water.” Democrats praised Hickenlooper’s speech. “I was very impressed with the collaborative nature of the visionary and positive message,” said Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge. “The theme of his speech was really about recovery.” Rep. Cheri Gerou, an Evergreen Republican who is known to cross the aisle on certain issues, said the governor’s speech was well-received. “The governor was able brag about his accomplishments and he should,” she said. “And the economy is recovering. Public Notice

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Notice of Sale Contents unknown belonging to Kenneth Kurtz whose last known address is: P.O. Box 0662 Elizabeth CO, 80107 and stored in unit #67 STORAGE ONE/Elizabeth, 5229 Hwy 86, Elizabeth, CO. 80107, will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after 1/16/2014. Legal Notice No.: 927852 First Publication: January 9, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice ESTRAY - One dark brown stud, no brand, right front partial coronet, both hind socks, 3-4 years old, approx 850 lbs. Livestock must be claimed by legal owner within 10 days or will be sold by Colorado Brand Board. For information call 303648-3469 or 303-294-0895. Legal Notice No.: 927855 First Publication: January 16, 2014 Last Publication: January 16, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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Granted, we’ll never have enough money for all of our issues, but we’re making headway.” But other Republicans said it’s convenient for Hickenlooper to talk about unity without referencing the polarizing bills that he signed into law last year. “What was negative here last year was how things were handled,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs. “The record was negative and the people said no. You can’t run from that.” Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Douglas County, pointed out that the governor made no mention of measures that will be taken

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up again this year, such as repeal efforts on gun bills, renewable energy mandates for rural communities, and same-day voter registration. “We’re not looking to repeal everything that was passed last year, but there are corrections that need to be made,” Lawrence said. But Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, said that is yesterday’s news. “Last session was last session,” he said. “We’re looking forward. The governor highlighted the key things we need to do to bring us together, and that’s what we need to do.”

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County to lower speed limit on Legacy Circle Signage and road striping also to be adjusted on Delbert Road By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com At their Jan. 7 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved changes to two key county roadways. Speed limits on Legacy Circle, which provides access to Wal-Mart as well as Legacy Academy from State Highway 86, will be reduced from 35 to 30 miles per hour. Additional signs will also be posted alerting drivers of 20 mph speed limits during school drop-off and pick-up hours. Ed Ehmann, the county’s director of public works, who also oversees the road and bridge department, told commissioners at the Jan. 7 meeting that Legacy Circle has had increasing issues with backups and traffic jams during pick-up and dropoff hours at the school. “This project is a little more difficult,” said Ehmann, who added that Wal-Mart officials had already been in discussions with county personnel regarding the changes. “There are some long-term issues we

Speed limit signs on Legacy Circle will be adjusted in coming weeks after county commissioners, at their Jan. 7 meeting, approved a report from a consultant that recommended decreasing 35 mph zones around the school to 30 mph. During morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up times, 20 mph speed limits will remain in effect. Photo by George Lurie need to look at” on Legacy Circle, Ehmann told commissioners, “including possibly adding a second entrance to the school.” Ehmann said a number of additional

speed limit signs will soon be posted on Legacy Circle alerting drivers to the reduced 30 mph speed limit on sections of the road not within the school zone.

On Delbert Road, there also had been discussion about adjusting the speed limit on the four-mile stretch between Singing Hills Road (CR 166) and E. Parker Road. Ehmann told commissioners Delbert’s current 40 mph speed limit will remain in place but two new passing zones will be created. Delbert Road was recently restriped with double-yellow lines, Ehmann told commissioners. “We’ll complete the signage changes soon but will probably hold off for a while on the restriping” to create the new passing zones. The changes on Legacy Circle and Delbert Road were prompted by the results of recent “speed and passing zone” studies of the two roads. The studies were conducted late last year by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., a Denver-based consulting company. The BOCC hired the firm to analyze usage and traffic issues on the two heavily used roads. “We plan to work with the sheriff’s office and the school district to get the word out about these changes,” Ehmann said. “That’s great,” said BOCC Chair Robert Rowland, who lives near the school. “I’ve noticed issues with cars stacking up in front of the school in the mornings and afternoons. Sometimes kids will get out of the cars before the drop-off points and try to cut across the traffic. It’s a little scary.”

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Do you have a Goliath in your life? Almost everyone is familiar with the story of David and Goliath, the story of a young boy who defeats a mighty giant with just a sling and a stone. The young boy stood up to the giant, Goliath, when all others resisted or were afraid to face Goliath in battle. What are some of the giants or Goliaths in our own lives that we need to face up to or battle? Do you have a Goliath in your life right now? If so, please keep reading. And if not, you may want to keep reading anyway, as one day you may come face to face with your own giant. Now I am certainly no giant or Goliath, as a matter of fact I am about as average as they come, 5 feet 11 and let’s just call it about 200 pounds. I used to be an even 6 feet tall but somehow with age I have become the incredible shrinking man and lost some height and certainly some might. But the other day I was in the gym and I was walking back from the water fountain when I witnessed a group of young boys

bench pressing. They looked to be about 1315 years old, and one of the boys had apparently just completed his max lift, his bestever bench press. I watched as he muscled it up, struggled, almost didn’t make it, but completed the lift with one of his friends spotting him in case he couldn’t do it. When he completed the lift, he jumped up off the bench, high-fived his friends, fistpumped, chest bumped and was higher than a kite and looking and feeling strong and proud. As I walked back towards the area I was working out in I had to pass

letter to the editor if you don’t have anything nice to say Re: Michael Norton column in editions of Jan. 2 and 3: Mr. Norton, One of the phrases in your column, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all” brought back a memory from a stand-up comedian who appeared on the Ed Sullivan show back in the early 1960s. Her name was Moms Mabley. She was talking about a nas-

ty uncle who had recently passed away. She was commenting on how he was not a very nice person and then she suddenly stopped and said, “You know what they say. If you can’t say something good about a person, then you shouldn’t say anything at all. Well, he’s dead…good.” I have no idea why I remember that. Good article on flattery, Michael. Michael H. Kennedy Centennial

Job opportunities increase for veterans With the Iraq War over and our involvement in Afghanistan winding down, the military is getting ready to downsize and many more veterans will soon be forced to make the transition to civilian life. I joined the Army after my junior year of high school, earned a high school diploma through an Army program, and was accepted at the University of Colorado before I left active duty. Needless to say, attending the University of Colorado as a young, single veteran was a great experience, both academically and socially. I was able to cover most of the cost of going to college under the educational benefits that I had earned through my military service. This program was commonly called the G.I. Bill when I went to the University of Colorado and it is now referred to as the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill for our current generation of returning veterans. No doubt, our military families have already been stressed by the multiple deployments of their service members and they now face more anxiety with the uncertain future of having to leave the military, which for many is the only career that they have ever known. Many of those who have recently left the military, or are soon to leave, are not interested in using their educational benefits to get a four-year college degree but would much rather have a job where they can better support their families. Our veterans are tremendously talented but need help transitioning their military skills to civilian employment. A Marine Corps infantry rifleman serving in Afghanistan will not have the technical skills to transition directly from his military occupational field to a civilian one. However, like so many others who serve or have served our country, they come with leadership skills, teamwork, and a sense of determination and urgency to accomplish whatever task they are given. My legislation, H.R. 1412, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act, will provide incentives for employers to hire our veterans so they can make that transition to a civilian job.

There is also a little known and underutilized program that allows veterans to use their educational benefits to take advantage of job training through apprenticeship programs. Under this program, a veteran’s G.I. Bill benefits can be used to help pay their salaries instead of paying for college. Additionally, the salary is split between a veteran’s G.I. Bill benefits and the employer with the employer picking up more of the cost as the veteran gains experience. The Veterans Job Opportunity Act will expand the program by requiring that the Department of Veterans Affairs notify all military personnel of the program before they are discharged from active duty, it then further incentivizes private sector employers to hire veterans by increasing the share of the salary that the VA will pay, and it will open up opportunities in the public sector as well by making all agencies of the Federal government participate in the program. This is a commonsense bill that will benefit not only our returning veterans but also employers who will experience the value of employing a United States veteran. The Veterans Job Opportunity Act passed the House of Representatives unanimously last year and is now awaiting action in the Senate. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman is the chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. He has 21 years of combined service between the U.S. Army, the Army Reserve, the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve. He represents the 6th Congressional District.

through a small area where they were and as I did the young boy was walking toward the water fountain and one of us had to yield to the other to allow the other person to pass through. I yielded to the mighty and proud young boy, gave him a smile and nod of approval and he walked by me with his shoulders back, chest puffed out and head held high. Again, I am no Goliath and he didn’t defeat me, but he reached a max lift bench press, a best-ever lift, and even though I didn’t know him I was proud of him. It was apparently something he was pursuing for a while and worked hard to achieve his goal. And it made me think, what is my Goliath? What is the giant in my life, even at age 52, that I need to battle and defeat? Are there things in my life that I am “gonna do?” Am I settling into a “woulda, shoulda, coulda?” kind of guy. This young boy, this young David inspired me in the gym to reach higher, try harder, and do more with my life. I know I

can still learn more, laugh more and love more. I know I can be in even better shape and I know that I can find even greater success in business. But what I have to do and what you have to do in order to achieve this level is to first identify our Goliaths, recognize what is holding us back, set our goals, and work hard to pursue the achievement of those goals. We need to defeat the giants that are keeping us from being everything that we have ever dreamed of being, doing, or having in our lives. How about you? Is there a Goliath out there? Can you be a “David?” I would love to hear all about your battles and victories at gotonorton@gmail.com and when you set out to defeat the giants in your life, it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corp. and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

Pointless babble and creaky noises Over half of the United States population actively uses Facebook. Millions and millions are on MySpace, and millions and millions are on Twitter. I inactively use all of them, and I don’t tweet. I do make small, creaky noises when I walk, however. It’s my bum knee. I have this: a weekly column in eight newspapers, and I self-published a book consisting of 45 columns. Volume Two is in the works. Who do I think I am? Who do we think we are? Why do we spend so much time texting and tweeting, and transmitting our whereabouts and whatabouts? I cannot answer for anyone else. I can only conjecture. I think egos are involved. Social networking makes it possible for each of us to show off, to let the world know we are here, to rant, to seek attention. I know exactly why I write. It is very satisfying and self-validating. Just like painting. I had a better year as a writer than I did as a painter (in 2013). It was totally unexpected. Tweeting has been called “pointless babble,” but everyone is doing it. I wouldn’t know how to begin, and if I did, I wouldn’t know why I was doing it. But I am an exception. Technology is passing me by. I just read that my desktop computer might be obsolete in the future because everyone is going to be using tablets. Not me. I can understand why people would change over to tablets. You can make use of them while you are on the go. But I am not on the go. I am on the stay. The same article said that landlines are almost a thing of the past, and 40 percent

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of us have wireless service. Once again, not me. I don’t have the latest anything. My column appears online but I rarely read it there. I like to get ink on my fingers. People stand in line to get the latest Apple. I don’t stand in line. If I am third in line, I change my mind and go somewhere and get a milk shake. I am an anomaly. I am retired, I have one living relative, and no family of my own. There are no urgencies, except for the one that cannot be mentioned here. I don’t need to — or want to — know what anyone is doing at the moment. I was told, however, that Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are great for marketing your paintings. I doubt it. Nothing is working right now. Nothing is selling. Here and there, lowpriced art is selling, small paintings, or paintings that look like things. That means that people are buying recognizable imagery. There is nothing recognizable in my paintings, unless you can see images in clouds and fireplaces. Smith continues on Page 7

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Get reading in the new year January represents a fresh start every year. We make promises to ourselves: This year, I will do better. I will eat more healthfully, lose weight, exercise more, be more caring towards others. These are among the most popular resolutions made every year. One of my friends posted in her blog last week that she finds she has been making the same promises to herself — eat better and lose weight — for the past 10-15 years. But there is something about the clean slate of 1/1 that causes us to step back and analyze where we want to be in a year, what we can do better this time. We enter the new year with fresh resolve, renewed energy and perhaps some new gadgets that can help us achieve our goals. I notice that more of you have been downloading e-books from our Overdrive collection. For the first time, this December, check-outs exceeded 400 and in fact were close to 500! And in the first week

of 2014, 135 more e-books have been checked out. I’m guessing this means that some of you were the lucky recipient of a new iPad, Kindle Fire, or other tablet-style gadget. I’m glad so many of you have already found your way to the library for content; if you haven’t yet, log on to our website and click on the link to Overdrive on the left hand side of the page. Fitness gadgets help step up my game. I recently got a FitBit tracker. It’s a little bracelet I wear that tracks my steps, es-

line, search for a topic or author you want to read and then save to a list. Or ask a library staff member how to do it. You can also post your own reviews in our catalog once you’ve read a book. I read an eclectic mix of books, from literary fiction, to culinary mysteries, to memoirs, and many things in between. This year, I vow to read more books on my “to-read” list than I add to it. Come to think of it, that might be a goal that I set every year, and yet the list continues to grow. Happy New Year. May your days be filled with stimulating reads, whatever format you choose! Kari May lives in Elizabeth and is the director of the Elbert County Library District. She can be contacted through the library at director@elbertcountylibrary.org. Visit the library at www.elbertcountylibrary.org.

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Most people would rather have a new contraption than a painting or a sculpture. I wonder how many works of art were given last Christmas, compared to the number of tablets. That’s just the way it is. Think twice times twice before you let your babies grow up to be artists. It’s inwardly fulfilling beyond explanation, but it does not fulfill the refrigerator. I am in the same natatorium that Dickens and Twain and Camus are in, but I am underwater and breathing through a thin reed, gasping and treading. I am breathing a heady and intoxicating air.

Twenty-one members attended Elbert Creekside 4-H Club’s monthly meeting, held on Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. The pledges were led by Kodi Henderson and Anna Owens. Katie Listul read the secretary’s report and the club approved it. The treasurer’s report was read by Kaden Henderson and was approved as well. The youth council report was read by Tawni Strachan and Katie Listul, who encouraged members to think about brand ads for the coming year, as well as champion awards for the upcoming fair and people to nominate for the Special Recognition Award as well as the Extra Mile Award. After the youth council report, the club moved on to making sure to sign up for extra

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the formation of sinkholes. She drew a diagram and showed the club pictures of a few. Next, Danielle Bogner did her presentation on the American Paint Horse. She explained where the horse originated and also told the club she would like a Paint horse for herself. Following Danielle was her sister, Alyssa Bogner, who did her presentation on the Nigerian Dwarf Goat. She told the club about the milk quality and amount of milk received from the goat. The club asked her if she had any of the goats and her mom said they had too many. The last presentation was from Kaden Henderson on crude oil distillation. He did the presentation on this because we have to fuel and run agricultural vehicles. After the presentations the club enjoyed a delicious birthday cake made by Hayden Stout for Ben Duke.

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basketball and golf on TV. Don was preceded in death by one brother, Milton Ardrey and his wife, Mary Ellen Ardrey of Slaton, Texas and one sister, Wanda Arfsten and her husband, Dewey Arfsten of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anna Mae, son Kerry and his wife Annah of Houston, Texas, daughter Renee (Stearns) and her husband, Don and their 3 children, Kyle, Kevin and Krista of Elbert, Colorado, two brothers, Bill and his wife, Barbara, of San Jose, California, Gerald and his wife, Cathi, of Elbert, Colorado, one sister, Anita (Kay) Dunlop of Denver, Colorado, and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, Missouri, with Charles Rose officiating. A memorial service will be held later in his hometown of Elbert, Colorado where his be final resting place will be. Arrangements under the direction of the Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, MO.

county-wide projects and finding out when the meetings are for those extra projects. New business for the January meeting included birthdays of Hannah Poulson and our wonderful leader Ben Duke. Club members discussed the annual Valentine’s cards we make and send to The Children’s Hospital to all of the kids. The announcements included the deadline for adding and dropping projects. There is a camp coming up, Youth Fest, which is held the second weekend of February. Members involved in market animal projects were also reminded to take the Market Quality Assurance Test. The business meeting was adjourned at 3:56 pm. Immediately following the meeting, the club had four presentations. First was Casey Cornelius, who talked about

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Commissioner accosted at Costco Rowland files charges after Jan. 4 incident By George Lurie

glurie@coloradocommunitymedia.com Elbert County BOCC Chairman Robert Rowland has filed charges with the Parker Police Department following an incident at Costco during which Rowland alleges he was verbally harassed and then physically accosted by a woman. The incident happened Jan. 4 when Rowland was shopping alone at the Costco warehouse in Parker. The commissioner said he was shopping for a chair and was in the process of sending phone video images of different chairs

to his wife when a woman he did not recognize approached him and started criticizing his performance as an Elbert County Commissioner. “I was using Facetime to show my wife the different chairs and this woman I didn’t know came right up in my face,” said Rowland. “I was holding my phone out in front of me taking pictures and said `Excuse me ma’am. But I’m talking to my wife right now. I’d be happy to talk with you if you could wait a minute.’ But the woman kept right on talking and getting more and more aggressive,” Rowland said. At one point while still on the phone, Rowland said he apologized to the woman for not being able to talk right away, and then “walked back down the aisle.” According to Rowland, the woman followed him

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and continued her verbal harangue. At one point, Rowland said, “She grabbed my coat and began to get very physical.” Rowland said he eventually disengaged himself and walked away from the woman. “Then I finished shopping and left the store,” he said. “When I was loading the chair I bought into the truck at the entrance to Costco, this woman drove right past me,” said Rowland. “Her plates were partially covered by snow so I only got a few numbers.” Driving home and still upset by the encounter, Rowland said he called Sheriff Shane Heap to ask for advice. The sheriff encouraged the commissioner to report the incident to Parker police. So Rowland made a U-turn and filed a police report.

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When informed of the judge’s ruling, Rowland said: “Clearly, we are disappointed. (District 2 Commissioner) Kurt Schlegel and I strongly disagree with this ruling and are currently reviewing all of our legal options.” Rowland said filing an appeal is “one of the options” he’s considering. In his ruling, the judge affirmed Duvall’s claim that Rowland and the BOCC violated Section 1-45-117(1) (a)(l)(B) of the FCPA. That section “prohibits any political subdivision of the state from expending any public money to urge voters to vote for or against a local ballot issue.”

After the incident, Rowland said the Parker police checked with Costco and found out “the aisle where it happened does not have a video monitor.” But several days later, “just by chance,” he said, Rowland recognized the woman while driving through the Safeway parking lot in Elizabeth. So he took a photo of the license plate number of the car the woman was driving and reported the full tag number to authorities. “They now know whose vehicle it is and where the woman’s from,” Rowland said, adding authorities have told him the car is registered to an individual who lives in Kiowa. Because it is an ongoing investigation, Parker police were unable to provide more details surrounding the incident.

Through a contract approved by the BOCC in September 2013, Buchanan was paid a total of $15,000 for a range of services that included: “Coaching and training for BOCC in organizational leadership and effective team strategies” and “assistance in formulating BOCC strategies in relation to town hall meetings in regards to the state of the county financially (and) assistance in moderating the public town hall meetings…” At a hearing held to review Duvall’s complaint in downtown Denver at the Office of Administrative Courts on Dec. 13, Elizabeth attorney Lark H. Fogel represented Duvall. Fogel also ran for county commissioner in 2012 against now District 2 Commissioner Larry Ross. County attorney Alex Beltz rep-

resented the BOCC at the hearing, which was attended by all three county commissioners, although only Rowland testified. “We’re obviously disappointed in the court’s ruling and plan to explore all of the legal actions open to us,” said Beltz, who added that he was not sure why Rowland had been singled out by the judge to have to personally pay the $1,000 penalty. Beltz said he planned to do “further research” before meeting with the BOCC to discuss the ruling. In an email, Duvall said that she now intends “to promote the refunding by Mr. Buchanan of his fee back to the county since his contract indemnifies the county from `any liability which may arise as a result of consultant’s performance.’”

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11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.

THE OUTBACK Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 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 http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. DOUGLAS-ELBERT COUNTY Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. THE ELBERT County Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit volunteer

organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriffs Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriffs Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. Membership is open to anyone without a criminal record. It meets the last Monday of the month at the Elbert County Sheriffs Office at 7 p.m. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse. html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

THE ELIZABETH Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30

a.m. Other times by appointment.

ELIZABETH GUITAR Group. Elizabeth guitar circle will

meet on the first and second Wednesday of each month at the Elizabeth Library. Traditional protocol/courtesy. Country, pop, bluegrass, cowboy, Beatles, 50s, 60s, 70s, blues, jazz and more. We who play for pleasure would love to meet more of same. Acoustic or power down. Come prepared to share a few songs, perform, play along, sing along with others. Enjoy new guitar friends to jam with. Gerry Vinson hosts on the first Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m., and Laurie Smith hosts on the second Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Uncertain? Drop by and observe. Banjo, ukelele, mandolin welcome. Call Laurie at 720-363-3531.

LAWYERS AT the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. MYSTERY BOOK Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

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10 Elbert County News January 16, 2014

“Water Series-Waves” is included in Linda Lowry’s exhibit, “Water, Water Everywhere” at the Lone Tree Arts Center through January. Space for the exhibit is her reward for receiving “Best of Show in the 2013 Lone Tree Art Exhibit. Courtesy photo

Western swing and gypsy jazz The Austin-based trio, Hot Club of Cowtown, will warm up a cool Jan. 31 evening at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, with a concert at 8 p.m. The trio will play its unique mix of traditional western music and mid-century gypsy jazz. Guitarist Whit Smith, fiddler Elana James and bassist Jake Erwin perform internationally and have opened for the likes of Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. Tickets start at $26 and can be purchased at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000. Also coming to LTAC: A Passport to Culture event. Celebrate the Chinese New Year on Jan. 19 with the Colorado Asian Heritage Cultural Center. Tickets: $5.

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‘Water, Water Everywhere’ opens in Lone Tree By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “For the past two years, I have been using reflection in water and mirrors as metaphor. The figures I choose to paint are searching and exploring as I am,” writes Linda Lowry in her artist’s statement for her new solo show at Lone Tree Arts Center. The water is rippling, swirling, dazzling in the sunlight as Lowry records that particular part of her world. Some works exhibited through Jan. 26 are from her “Water Nymphs” series, completed for a 2012 exhibit at Goodwin Gallery in Denver. Those include people and others, more recently created, are just of water in motion and at peace. Lowry’s colors are bright and clear, skillfully layered to give the effect of depth and movement — inviting the viewer to

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“Water, Water Everywhere,” paintings and prints by Linda Lowry, runs through Jan. 26 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The exhibit can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and prior to performances. Admission is free. 720509-1000.

stick a toe in. “The patterns in water encourage a different approach than my paintings of buildings; I like the playfulness of abstraction,” she says. “I like the suggestion of layers in another world below the surface.” According to Lowry, she has been using cameras below the water and on the surface and after her show, “Water Nymphs,” she began to explore mixed media and printmaking with master printmakers Tony Kirk and Sue Oehme. The exhibit at Lone Tree includes 17 paintings and seven prints. “The Boulder flood this September

has inspired another aspect of water imagery: the power and potential destructive nature of water,” her artist statement concludes. “I am in the middle of my first mixed media flood piece inspired by the experience of having my studio flooded. The dualistic nature of water will be the theme of `Water, Water Everywhere.’” While she didn’t lose any artwork in the flood, it did have a distinct emotional impact, she said, and art enthusiasts can look for that impact to appear in a future exhibit. Lowry, whose work has appeared in numerous solo and group exhibits since the early 1980s, has art in many collections in the US and abroad. She taught in the Arapahoe Community College Art Department for a number of years and said she is scheduled to teach a class in figure drawing at ACC next semester, provided it fills. This show opportunity is an award for her winning “Best of Show” in the 2014 Lone Tree Art Exhibition and Sale in November. Katherine Smith-Warren was juror for the exhibit.

‘Music of Space and Time’ comes alive Pianist to play at Littleton United Methodist By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Live performance is a community activity — something that is important in our modern world,” says pianist David Korevaar on his website. “While I love to record and I appreciate that people listen to what I do in that medium, it means much more to me to gather in one place with a group of people and share music.” That will happen next week when Korevaar will perform a solo concert called “Music of Space and Time” for an

audience at Littleton United MethIF YOU GO odist Church, at Pianist David Korevaar 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, will perform a free conin a return visit cert, “Music of Space and to LUMC’s ongoTime,” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. ing free Fine Arts 24 at Littleton United Series, which feaMethodist Church, 5894 tures individuals S. Datura St., Littleton. and ensembles Littletonumc.org, 303throughout the 794-6379. year. Korevaar, the Peter and Helen Weil Professor of Piano at the University of ColoradoBoulder, is an active soloist and chamber Pianist continues on Page 11

“Dames of Downton” will be hosted by Douglas County Libraries from 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9900 Ranch Road in Highlands Ranch. Explore the mansion, while listening to Jessica Fellowes, niece of series creator Julian Fellowes speak on “Women of Downton, Women of Today.” Book sale, tea, light hors d’ ouevres and cocktails. Tickets: $25, www.douglascountylibraries.org.

Student art at ACC

Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton, will host its first Littleton Public Schools District Arts Show from Jan. 22 to Feb 12. There will be a closing reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 12, which will include a tour of ACC art and Design Department facilities at 6 p.m. (meet in the gallery). Options High School art teacher Anna Spillen is coordinator. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.

Denver Mountain Parks

Photographer John Fielder will give an illustrated talk about the Denver Mountain Parks at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. His lecture will cover the 100-year history of this unique collection of mountain parks. He will have copies of his book about the parks available for sale and signing. Free. 303-795-3961.

‘Masters as Mentors’

The Depot Art Center’s members have created a new show running through Feb. 16 based on influences of earlier artists called “Masters as Mentors.” Denver artist Patricia Rucker was juror and awarded Best of Show to Fred Bickle’s “Winter Morning Bike Ride,” influenced by George Wesley Bellows. “Evening Walkers in Laramie” by photographer Peggy Dietz won first place, inspired by Louis Arqentine’s “Avenue de Clichey. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-795-0781.

Ducks and more…

Pianist David Korevaar will perform a solo concert Jan. 24 at Littleton United Methodist Church. Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Coloorado

“Birding in the Gardens: Winter Duck Walk” with Master Birder Tom Bush at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Time: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Meet the varieties of ducks that winter on the South Platte River and nearby, plus other winter visitors. Bring binoculars and snacks. No prior birding experience needed. Register in advance: $8 member/$10 non-member. Space is limited. 303-7978565 ext. 306, www.shop.hudsongardens. org.

Elbert County News 11

January 16, 2014

Wings of Blue wins parachute championship

year a member of the Wings of Blue was chosen as the tournament’s finest. Euhus was part of the skydivers’ record setting four-way Eufouria team that won gold in the open or highest division. Other members of the Eufouria team include Cadets 1st Class David Moore, Aaron Sporrer and Derek Dymenek. “We’re very proud to be representing the Tri-Lakes and Colorado Springs area,”

said McLay, who makes his home in Monument. The Wings of Blue is operated by the 98th Flying Training Squadron, which comprises 75 cadets and approximately 37 staff members. The team performs annually to an estimated combined audience 12 million people. Last year’s government sequestration

cut into the Wings of Blue demonstration team schedule, but not into the team’s ability to still perform at a high level. The Wings of Blue is broken up into a demonstration squad (like the Thunderbirds) and a competition squad (which competed in the national championships). The demonstration squad performed at the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl in Tempe, Arizona, on Dec. 28 and at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan. 3. The Wings of Blue are scheduled to perform 23 nation-wide demonstrations in Fiscal Year 2014, including the Air Force graduation in May (along with the Thunderbirds), the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic on Labor Day weekend in September and at Air Force home football games. “We’re also looking into doing some events with the (Colorado Springs) Sky Sox and local high schools,” McLay said. The 98th FTS also operates the Air Force’s most prolific parachute program, executing 20,000 jumps and 3,500 UV18B flight hours each year. The program allows more than 800 cadets per year the opportunity to earn their basic parachutist badge. Aerial videos of the Wings of Blue are available via DVIDS at the following links: http://www.dvidshub.net/video/278983/ air-force-report-wings-blue; http://www. dvidshub.net/video/98294/air-force-report-wings-blue; http://www.dvidshub. net/video/91445/wings-blue-helo-jump.

In the summers, he teaches and performs at the “Music in the Mountains” summer festival in Durango. A Kawai piano artist, he currently lives in Boulder and also has a home in Dallas with his family. He will perform Franz Schubert’s “Sonata in A Major,” as well as Gabriel Faure’s “Seventh Nocturne (1898),” “Fifth

Barcarolle” and “Sixth Nocturne (1894),” “Eighth Barcarolle (1906)” and “Theme and Variations (1895),” according to David Kates, LUMC Minister of Music. Korevaar began piano study at the age of 6 with Sherman Storr in San Diego and became a student of American virtuoso Earl Wild at 13. At 20, he earned Bachelor’s and Mas-

ter’s degrees at Julliard School, continuing with Wild and studying composition with David Diamond. He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts at Julliard with Abbey Simon. He has recorded more than a dozen CDs in works both classical and contemporary and won awards in international piano competitions.

Team from Air Force Academy brought home 33 medals from event By Danny Summers

dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com For nearly 50 years, the Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team has been the dominant skydiving squad in the nation. Earlier this month the Falcons won their 34th National Collegiate Parachute Competition in 45 tries. The high-flying event was held in Lake Wells, Florida, Dec. 27 through Jan. 2. “We continue to reload with outstanding competitors,” said Lieutenant Colonel Sean McLay, the officer in charge of Wings of Blue. “The seniors who graduate bestow on the juniors it’s expected you’re going to do well.” Wings of Blue skydivers took home 33 medals, including 9 gold, 16 silver and 8 bronze. Thirty-five schools and over 150 competitors were represented at the championships. Air Force had the largest team with 25 competitors. Cadet 1st Class Joseph M. Euhus, Cadet Squadron 6, won the collegiate tournament’s “Outstanding Competitor” Award. He won a gold medal in sport accuracy (master’s class). This makes the second consecutive

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musician in the US, Europe and Asia. He has performed and taught in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan as a US cultural envoy.

Earlier this month the Air Force Academy Wings of Blue won their 34th National Collegiate Parachute Competition. The high-flying event was held in Lake Wells, Fla., Dec. 27 through Jan. 2. Here, members of the team perform their routine over a picturesque Florida backdrop. Courtesy photo

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Romantic aspects are high at this time for single Lambs looking for love. Warm and fuzzy feelings also are at enhanced levels for Rams and Ewes in paired relationships. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) This week favors what Taureans dote on -- namely, love and money. Look for more meaningful relationships for both singles and pairs, as well as an improved financial outlook. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) All lingering shreds of that recent bout with boredom are dissipated as you eagerly accept a challenging offer. Your positive mood persuades others to join you in this venture.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You might need validation for a possible solution to a situation involving someone close to you. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to help you with this problem. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Investigate carefully before agreeing to assist a friend or colleague with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors that could emerge later that will create problems for you. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Your decision to work with an associate rather than go it alone, as you first proposed, brings an unexpected bonus. Be careful not to be judgmental. Allow for free and open discussion. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A loved one’s health problem could, once again, make demands on your time and attention. But this time, make some demands of your own, and insist that others pitch in and help. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) This is a good time for the traditionally staid Scorpion to plan adjustments in your day-to-day schedules. Be more flexible and allow for more impromptu, off-the-cuff actions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation you don’t approve of. If it’s going to work, it will do so despite your objections. If it fails, it will do so without a push from you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Working with a trusted colleague could open your mind to exploring some considerations you previously dismissed out of hand. The weekend brings news from a loved one. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Resolving a recent problem leaves you in a good position to strengthen your influence on how things get done. But continue to encourage ideas and suggestions from others. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A new friend suggests an interesting opportunity. But check it out before you snap at it. It might be a good deal for some people, but it might not work in helping you reach your goals. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of helping people solve their problems, making you a mostrespected counselor and trusted friend. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

12 Elbert County News

January 16, 2014

Weather strands Legend High band Trip lasted five days longer than expected By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Legend High School band was among the thousands of travelers stranded by a winter storm that slammed the East Coast. More than 70 teens and chaperones were scheduled to return home from Florida on Jan. 2 when the cold, snowy conditions put a major kink in their travel plans. A day earlier the band played during the halftime show at the Gator Bowl. The school district and parents scrambled to find hotel rooms as temperatures dipped to 40 degrees in Jacksonville. Because the trip was “a little longer than they were expecting,” some students did not bring enough money or prescription medication, posing yet another challenge, said principal Corey Wise. The group considered chartering a bus to get back to Colorado, but that could have led to “more headaches” because of treacherous roadways in the central states, he said. “We didn’t want to get in a `Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ situation,” Wise said, referring the 1987 film in which two men, confronted with blizzard conditions that inhibit travel, struggle through obstacle after obstacle to reach their destination. The school kept concerned parents informed through various means, including its website. “They have returned to their hotel for the night, the students are safe and have been fed,” band director Orlando Otis said in one message. The group was scheduled to arrive at Denver International Airport on four separate flights Jan. 7, five days later than expected. Calling from an airport in Nashville Jan. 7, Otis said he and the remaining nine students were delayed once again during a scheduled layover. “We’re starting to get a little déjà vu, but we’re doing well, we’re holding up,” he said. “The kids are excited and obviously anxious to get home, but they’re doing a fantastic job of holding it all together.” By most accounts, the trip was not a total disaster. The band received the overall first-place award in the 1A class of the 2014 Gator Bowl Parade competition. The band won best drum major, first-place music, first-place marching and first-place general effect. “They represented very well,” Wise said.

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“Winter Morning Bike Ride” by Littleton Fine Arts Guild member Fred Bickle, inspired by George Wesley Bellows is “Best of Show” in the Masters as Mentors exhibit at the Depot Art Center in Littleton. Photo by Peggy Dietz

Artists pick masters as mentors

Bellows, Van Gogh, O’Keefe, Adams… By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Step inside the front door at Depot Art Gallery and Fred Bickle’s Best of Show painting is just to your left. Along with it comes a bit of information about the master he chose as an influence in the Littleton Fine Arts Guilds annual “Masters as Mentors” exhibit, which runs through Feb. 16. The painting’s technically excellent work and strong composition spoke to juror Pat Rucker, a Denver artist, whose abstract painting hangs just to the left of the winner. Each Littleton Fine Arts Guild member who entered chose one or more master artists as influences.

if you go “Masters as Mentors” is exhibited at the Depot Art Gallery through Feb. 16. The gallery, at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, is housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad Depot, est. 1881, which once served Littleton’s needs for passenger and freight service. Hours for the member-operated gallery: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 303-795-0781. While a few tried to copy works, as art students did in earlier years, most simply took an idea or style and worked with it. Each work includes a statement and a photo of the image that triggered the new piece, providing a mini-art history lesson. For instance, “Winter Morning Bike Ride” was inspired by the style of George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925), a member of New York’s famed Ashcan School and a student of teacher Rob-

ert Henri. Henri taught at the Chicago Art Institute and influenced many other young artists of his day. Photographer Peggy Dietz won a first-place ribbon with her “Evening Walkers in Laramie,” suggested by Louis Anquetin’s mellow “Avenue de Clichey ”(1887). Second-place winner Cele Bergstrom created an imitation of John Singer Sargent’s “Daughters of Edward D. Boit.” Photographer Steve Johnson selected Painter Andrew Wyeth’s open landscapes as inspiration for his “Get Gas.” The Guild is currently accepting applications from artists for membership, which involves submitting examples of one’s work to a jurying committee. Call or stop by for more information. Membership involves some volunteer time hosting the depot’s open hours, as well as exhibition opportunities in the ongoing themed shows.

New theater opens with drama, classes, yoga Actasana inspires world-changing art By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “Your Art Can Change the World” that’s Actasana’s message to all. The new venue, open four months, invites residents of its midcentury modern Virginia Village neighborhood — and others who might be looking for special classes — to get acquainted. The stylish, intimate theater at Florida Avenue and S. Holly Street just completed its first production, “Two for the Seesaw” by William Gibson and has started a variety of winter classes for actors of all ages in public speaking, on-camera audition/interview techniques and more. Future productions will be announced on the website, www.Actasana.com, perhaps new works as well as those in circulation, such as the mid-century Gibson play. Acting is taught with the Meisner Technique, which Lea Marlene — the artistic director and founder — studied in depth in Hollywood. It includes two weekly three-hour classes involving repetition, independent activities, emotional preparation and scene work. The website also offers a video about the Meisner Technique. On the first Thursdays of the month, one will find Laughasana, an open mic night for five-minute comedy acts, which could lead to being booked for a full-length show. Those

The inviting interior of the new Actasana neighborhood theater awaits audiences and drama students. Courtesy photo es it at Actasana as are also welcome to if you go well as other Denver just sit and be enterActasana is located in a strip mall studios. The acting tained. at Holly and Florida in Denver, with program incorpoMarlene, a Coloa very visible ice blue sign. The adrado native and rates yoga into all dress is 1491 S. Holly St., Denver. Check CSU graduate, has classes, making it www.Actasana.com for class schedproduced and wrote different from other ules and/or future play productions. many successful acting studios. Visit for the first Thursday Laughasana shows. She develCo-Founder at 8 p.m. Signup begins at 7:30 for oped a stand-up is David Lauer, those who have material to try out on comedy act, producwhose experience an audience. Call 720-638-2612. ing, hosting and perin the film industry forming in numerwill contribute to ous comedy venues. the theater’s class Comedy workshops are in the the- schedule. His impressive visual efater’s future plans, following one fects credits are listed on the Actasawith Comedy Central’s Bret Ernst in na website. He also has a business as late August. architectural photographer and his Yoga has been an important ele- work was exhibited in the theater’s ment in Marlene’s life and she teach- surrounding gallery when we visited.

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Elbert County News 13 January 16, 2014

Horse show draws quite the crowd

Franktown trainers among hundreds at quarter horse event By Tom Munds

tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com In the stalls and aisles of the paddock, trainers and owners smoothed out saddle blankets and tightened cinches preparing to take part in the final sessions of the Pre Denver Quarter Horse Show at the National Western Stock Show Events Center. “I have been coming to this show for a lot of years,” Douglas County trainer Devin Warren said of the show that precedes the National Western. “I come here to show horses and also to coach and train nonprofessional horse owners so they can show their horses.” Warren is well known in horse circles as the trainer of world champions. At the Jan. 9 event, he rode a quarter horse around the exercise ring before turning the animal over to its owner Gina Ratcliff. But first he adjusted the stirrups to fit the new rider and did some last-minute coaching before horse and rider moved out into the ring. “This is just one of about 80 horses we have here for the show,” the owner of Warren Performance Horses on Highway 83 said. “We have an excellent team that trains horses and who are available to coach the owners on show techniques. I guess training the horse and coaching the owner really go together as the result of how well we did

Trainer Devin Warren adjusts the saddle to fit horse owner Gina Ratcliff. Warren, owner of Franktown’s Warren Performance Horses, had about 80 horses at the Jan. 5-9 Pre Denver Quarter Horse Show that precedes the National Western Stock Show. Photo by Tom Munds comes when we see how much better horse and rider are in the show ring.” Warren grew up in Woodland Park and around horses and participated in 4H to learn more about livestock, particularly horses. “Of course, we work with a variety of breeds,” he said. “For example, we have horses here for the quarter horse show and, when it ends, we’ll move them out and be here with paint horses when the National Western Stock Show gets into full swing.”

Warren and his horses were in the National Western Stock Show Events Center area. The area includes the ring the public sees and behind that area is the extensive barn and paddock area. The aisles are lined with horse stalls. Some owners have just a single stall, while others like Warren need a group of adjacent stalls, making for a temporary home for their horses. Just a short distance from Warren’s stalls were a group of eight stalls occupied by

Franktown’s Mcdowall Quarter Horse. Kiwi, a horse owned by Renee Howes of Arizona was one of those trained by Mcdowall. “I came down today to take my horse Kiwi for a walk to give him a little exercise since most of the trainers are off today and we aren’t showing today,” Howes said. “The people at Mcdowall coached me and I entered Kiwi in several judging events. We did pretty well, which earns us points to help us qualify for the national show that will be held later this year in Amarillo, Texas.” As the quarter horse show wraps up, the animals will move out of the stalls to make room for the other horse breeds coming in for shows, sales and special events during the National Western Stock Show that officially opened two days later on Jan. 11. The National Western is called the Super Bowl of Livestock Shows and runs through Jan. 26. During the 16-day run there are judging competitions and sales for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, bison, yaks poultry and rabbits. Since space is fairly limited, animals are constantly moving in and out of the complex so that more than 15,000 head of livestock can take part in the judging competitions and sales. The National Western Stock Show’s daily schedule includes a variety of livestock event but there are also listing for other activities including rodeos and entertainment. The National Western also is Colorado’s largest trade show with hundreds of vendors displaying their merchandise. The variety of events and activities attract spectators and last year, more than 628,000 people went through the turnstiles. For a schedule and other information on the event, go to www.nationalwestern.com.

Confident Cardinals flying high

Elizabeth boys take two of three

Elizabeth girls proving to be formidable on court

Gavitt scores big in victory, defeat

By Scott Stocker

Special to Colorado Community Media Elizabeth’s Tatum Neubert is not about to have her team overlook anyone this season, and certainly there are few teams who would even think about looking past the Cardinals. She just wants to help her team remain confident as it heads into the second half of the 2013-14 season. Elizabeth, coached by Jamie Schmalz, was confident last week as the Cardinals easily handled Vista Peak in a Jan. 10 Colorado Seven League encounter on the Aurora school’s home court. Neubert scored 24 points pacing the Cardinals to a 68-25 victory over the Bison. Elizabeth (9-1) jumped on youthful Vista Peak, a team with no seniors, for a 20-7 first-quarter lead then stretched the margin to 53-15 at the half. They rolled even stronger in the third quarter, wrapping up a 24-point effort while holding the Bison to a scant two points. “They were certainly a physical team and they played a lot harder than the score would indicate,” said Neubert, who will head to the University of Oregon in

the fall. “We’ve got a lot of confidence, but we still have a long way to go this season. We’ve certainly grown as a team and we’re looking forward to winning our league. “But then, we know we can’t get complacent. There’s still a long way to go and we have some strong challenges down the road.” Vista Peak does not have a senior girl in the lineup as the school is quite new. But coach Matt Borushko was pleased with the way his girls played and looks at it as a learning experience. “Absolutely, they are the best team we have played this season,” said Borushko, who saw his Bison drop to 5-5. “They are physical, to be sure, and it’s teams like this that we need to be around to improve. We’re young and we are still learning. We can’t dwell on this, but we just have to move on. We have the whole team back next year and the girls are gaining a lot of confidence as we progress.” Neubert’s teammate, Sabra Ross, is also pleased with the way in which the Cardinals have resumed the season. “They played us hard, but we also played our own game hard,” said Ross, who scored 12 points. “We’ve had a good season so far, but we’ve got a ways to go Cardinals continues on Page 15

By Scott Stocker

Special to Colorado Community Media The Elizabeth boys basketball team opened up the New Year by taking two out of three in a five-day stretch to improve to 7-4 on the season. The Cardinals Jacob Gavitt continued to impress with a pair of 20-point plus outings in the first two contests. Gavitt, a 6-foot-4-inch junior, tallied 23 points as he paced Elizabeth to a 63-59 victory over Mitchell, Jan. 7. He followed it up with a 24-point effort against Vista Peak Jan. 10 as the Cardinals fell to the Bison, 75-72. Following the split, the Cardinals then closed out the week with a 81-41 victory over Discovery Canyon. It was a back-and-forth night for both Mike Boss’ Elizabeth team as the Cardinals trailed the Bison 17-13 after the first quarter, before taking leads of 33-32 at the half and 48-45 after three quarters. The Bison controlled the fourth quarter 30-24, to pull ahead for the three-point win. “We played well,” Gavitt said. “We

certainly could have done better. We just needed to slow them down and be more defensive-minded. We have to come up hard (against) the physical teams and play at our abilities. “Their No. 1 against us, (Romello) Washington, came on strong against us. He just had an excellent game. But give them all credit — they got the win, we didn’t.” Elizabeth last led 1:07 into the fourth, 52-49, and after a three-point play by Washington, Vista would gain the lead for good with 6:21 left on a basket by Noah Butler, who finished with 17 points. Elizabeth’s Aaron Stone scored 14 points in the loss but felt he and his teammates could pull it out in the end. “They certainly played hard against us physically,” Stone said. “We needed to be quick and not hurry. They hurt us in rebounding and we couldn’t get them on turnovers. We just needed to stay together and play tough. And, that’s what we need for the rest of the season.” “They were very physical and scrappy, but so were we,” added Boss. “We played well, but not well enough to pull it out in the end. A few of our key plays just didn’t go our way when we needed them the Hoops continues on Page 14

Prep sports Scoreboard ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL

Girls basketball

Boys basketball

Elizabeth 68, Vista Peak Prep 25 Elizabeth girls basketball improved their record to 9-1 on the season after beating Vista Peak Prep 68-25. Elizabeth scored 35 points alone in the first quarter, giving them a big halftime lead of 47-17. The Cardinals held the Bison to zero points in the third quarter and only eight in the fourth for the 68-25 victory.

Elizabeth 81, Discovery Canyon 41 Elizabeth boys scored 22 points in the second and fourth quarters in route to an 81-41 victory over Discovery Canyon. Seniors Trevor Boss and Ryan White led the team with 17 points each. Senior James Christiansen scored 15 points and junior Aaron Stone scored 12. Stone led the team with 16 rebounds.

Elizabeth 55, Conifer 36 Senior Tatum Neubert led her team to 21 points against Conifer to help her team win 55-36. Senior Sabra Ross

scored 10 points and junior Kaylyn Radtke scored nine points. Senior Sara Ernst and freshman Olivia Whitworth scored eight and seven points, respectively. Neubert also led her team in rebounds with 12.

UPCOMING GAMES Boys basketball FRIDAY 7 p.m. - Elizabeth vs. Weld Central SATURDAY

5 p.m. - Elizabeth vs. Fort Morgan TUESDAY 7 p.m. - Elizabeth @ Skyview

Girls basketball FRIDAY 5:30 p.m. - Elizabeth vs. Weld Central SATURDAY 5 p.m. - Elizabeth vs. Fort Morgan TUESDAY 7 p.m. - Elizabeth vs. Skyview

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January 16, 2014

A REAL PAGE-TURNER LaRue leaving after transforming Douglas County Libraries By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@coloradocommunitymedia. com He was age 6, and bored out of his mind one day, while in the middle of playing a baseball game — even then, not a teamsports fan — when he spotted something. And he started walking. He walked right out of the baseball game, no one stopping him, and he kept walking. “I saw this blue shimmer, and it kept getting closer and closer,” recalled Jamie LaRue, now 59, and the long-time Douglas County Libraries executive director. What LaRue saw was a bookmobile in his hometown of Waukegan, Ill., the first one he’d ever been in. Inside, a smiling librarian. And all of those books. At age 10, that same librarian, Mrs. Johnson, handed him “The Dialogs of Plato,” which he said changed his life. He said he still remembers the sentence he opened it to: “Socrates asked `what is wise?’ ” “I’ve been thinking about it ever since,” he said. Eventually he was reading a book a day. At one point LaRue decided to become a theoretical astrophysicist until he tried to get through a trigonometry class and realized he was the “dumbest kid in the room.” It then occurred to him librarians were the people who had helped him all of his life. “The library for me was a sanctuary and intellectual playhouse,” he said. He doesn’t watch TV. He writes poetry, loves walks, reads while he walks and plays music. A popular song with audiences — when he performed with his guitar and banjo and a friend, an acoustic duo who called themselves the “Tuna Boys” — was “Blow up your TV,” by John Prine. LaRue said he has about 300 books near his bedside that he re-reads every year, and thousands of books about everywhere else in his Castle Rock house. “Good insulation,” he smiled. And great for other things. LaRue said results of a 20-year international study following children in 27 countries show unequivocally that having 500 books in the house between the ages of 0-5 is like having two parents with master’s degrees. Predictors of such things as whether a child will grow up to happy, healthy, educated, financially secure and out of jail can all be traced back to fourth-grade reading levels.

And reading levels can be traced back to the child’s readiness to read by age 5. And the child’s level of readiness to read by age 5 — can be traced back to the number of books in the house. And an easy free way to get books in the home: the library, he says. “What the library is about… We transform lives… unlock doors. We know that this happens,” he said. LaRue’s reaction and action: As of Jan.1, there are no fines assessed for children’s picture books returned late — making it easier for parents to bring more books home if they don’t have to worry about fines. It’s one of his last ideas. His last day is Jan. 17. LaRue, who took the Douglas County job in 1990, is pursuing his growing speaking/ consulting career — talking to libraries and organizations worldwide.

‘A shot in the arm’

LaRue said when he arrived in 1990 the Douglas library system had 14 full-time employees, three libraries, four-day weeks, no children’s services and was considered Colorado’s worst library system. Its budget would often vary as the county would sometimes redirect money from the library’s mill levy revenues for other uses. In addition, he remembers pointing out to the commissioners that of the $688,000 budget, $85,000 was funding 13 obsolete computer terminals. In 2014, Douglas County Libraries has 325 employees, 1,500 volunteers and seven locations — with three more planned. But the reasons it’s admired and ranked the country’s best library system in its circulation class since 2006 has to do with such things as hightech innovations and frugality. LaRue said DCL has absolutely no debt, and during the recession was still able to put aside $2 million a year saving for new buildings — and pays cash as it grows. After the Castle Rock library moved to the former Safeway building, Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce in 2003 named LaRue “business person of the year.” LaRue said he was “really touched” by that. The public sector is sometimes denigrated, and here was an honor given to a public institution, that with 2,000 visitors daily, was responsible for giving that end of downtown an economic “shot in the arm.” To get from worst to best, LaRue in 1990 had to do some major convincing — talking to voters about the need to create an independent library district with a larger, 2.5, mill levy. Business leaders told him no way voters would OK more tax. But it occurred to LaRue that 90 percent of library card holders were women.

When Jamie LaRue accepted the executive director post in 1990, Douglas County had the worst library system in the state. It’s now the best in the country in its circulation class. Now it’s goodbye. LaRue is leaving Jan. 17. Photo by Virginia Grantier Cindy Murphy, an activist in Highlands Ranch, organized speaking opportunities at women’s clubs. “Anytime three women got together, I was there,” he said. His wife, Suzanne LaRue, also a librarian, remembers those times: “While he was on the campaign trail from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days, using our only car to travel around the county, I and our then 2-year-old daughter were, like Rapunzel, isolated in a rented townhouse atop a ridge in Perry park. But we had fun exploring the beautiful area…” The voting results: 66 percent approved LaRue’s idea. Things started changing.

Going high-tech

The following year, DCL opened up a Highlands Ranch branch; libraries expanded to seven-day service; children’s services were added and they began to build the collection. Before Douglas County, one of LaRue’s previous positions was as circulation department head in Springfield, Ill. The library was moving into the computer age, converting the card catalogue. He read manuals during night shifts, as computers backed up data. Eventually he realized he was dreaming at night about the process. “After months of reading computer manuals every night…my unconscious (mind) adopted the metaphor of `reformatting’ the first stage to the backup,” he said. The result: “I `got’ the logic of the computer system.” At DCL, LaRue with his developed expertise started incorporating technology. In 1991, patrons could now put holds on

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books through home computers. In 1996, it became one of the first public libraries to connect to the Internet, and first in Colorado to have its own website. Then there was LaRue’s idea about e-book acquisition, now known to libraries worldwide as the DCL Model. In 2010, it would be the first library in the world to use it. “I didn’t know if it would succeed,” LaRue said. But he said he decided to try, “betting on the future of the organization.” The problem to solve: Many library users wanted e-books but it was becoming hard to provide them. Instead of being able to buy them directly from the publishers for a discounted price — which is how libraries typically get books — for e-books there were middlemen between the libraries and publishers, distributors with e-book publishing platforms. Even if a library bought a steeply priced ebook this way, there would be limits on how many times it could be checked out before DCL would have to buy it again. “The market was starving us out…We were being locked out of an emerging market.” LaRue decided DCL could sidestep middlemen by buying their own e-book publishing platform — a $100,000 expense — and negotiate directly with the publisher, and then have permanent possession of the book. It has worked so well that other library systems are following DCL’s lead. In addition, The Wire, an online resource created by LaRue and staff, gives step-by-

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LaRue is also a defender of some materials some may not want in the library and has written a book about those issues. See his column that includes his letter to the mom of a 7-year-old about why the book “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” is in the library: http:// jaslarue.blogspot.com/2008/07/uncle-bobbys-wedding.html. The LaRues’ two kids are grown — Maddy LaRue, 26, teaches English in Berlin, Germany and Max LaRue, 19, studies digital design at UCD. A recent honor given LaRue was the Lifetime Achievement Award by Colorado Association of Libraries. In the community, he has served on Rotary, community theater and charter school boards. But a few weeks ago, he spent time doing maybe his most important work: being a librarian again, reading to kids at one of the district’s story times. The book was award-winning “Polar Express,” by author Chris Van Allsburg. Its message: “If you imagine it, you can make it happen,” LaRue said.

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