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Rowland target of another complaint Colorado Ethics Watch accuses commissioner of violation Staff report An Elbert County commissioner under fire again for alleged improper use of county resources says the latest complaint against him stems from an unconstitutional court ruling. Robert Rowland, a member and former chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, was named in a complaint filed last month with the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission that accuses him of violating state ethics laws. Colorado Ethics Watch, the nonprofit that lodged the complaint, says Rowland failed to recuse himself from a vote that provides a personal benefit. Rowland voted in January to use the county attorney to appeal a December

ruling that imposed a $1,000 fine against him. The December decision was made by Administrative Law Judge Robert Spencer, who found that Rowland and the BOCC violated the Fair Campaign Practices Act when they spent $15,000 to hire a consultant to organize meetings in support of a ballot initiative that would have increased taxes. Rowland was the only party ordered to pay a fine. The judge ruled that orderRowland ing the BOCC to pay a fine would not be appropriate “because such penalty would likely be satisfied from county funds, and thus would only penalize the Elbert County taxpayers.” Rowland was joined by fellow Commissioner Kurt Schlegel in the January vote to use the county attorney for the appeal. Commissioner Larry Ross voted against

the move, arguing that an appeal would be an additional drain on county resources. Rowland, the only individual named in the initial complaint filed with the Secretary of State’s Office by Elbert County resident Jill Duvall, says the judge made an error by ordering him to pay the fine. “We operate as board and we find it unprecedented — and so does CCI (Colorado Counties Inc.) and the secretary of state and the attorney general’s office, for that matter — that he would rule that one of us could be singled out for punishment for the action of a board,” Rowland said. “It’s unconstitutional and I have every expectation that it will be found to be so.” The filing deadline for the appeal is not until May, but Luis Toro, director of Colorado Ethics Watch, said taxpayer money has already been used because the county attorney filed a notice of appeal. “A county commissioner should not be able to vote when they have a direct finan-

cial interest,” Toro said. “He had the county pay for his personal appeal to not have to pay the $1,000. He’s getting free legal services. It’s a pretty clear conflict of interest.” Colorado Ethics Watch is “not taking a position” on the original campaign finance case, but filed the latest complaint based on Rowland’s actions in the appeal of the ruling, Toro said. Rowland was a deciding vote when the appeal was approved 2-1, he said. Rowland says the fact that Duvall, who ran against Rowland in the 2012 election, wrote his name on the lawsuit is “not a sound foundation” for a legal decision to levy a fine against him. “It’s never been done in Colorado. To be punished in a greater fashion than the board would be — it sets a dangerous precedent,” said Rowland, who chalked up the

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Elizabeth Middle gets new principal Jodi Elkins hired from among 46 applicants Staff report

Junior Natasha Breakall won in competition of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America, FCCLA, at Elizabeth High School and will go on to Nationals on July 6-10 in San Antonio. Courtesy photo

Teenagers noted for leadership Five Elizabeth High competitors qualify for nationals Staff report Young leaders are developed through participation in the Family Career and Community Leaders of America, and POSTAL ADDRESS

five Elizabeth High School students have reached the status of national qualifiers. FCCLA promotes leadership and personal growth through its Family and Consumer Science Education program and competition in Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) events. After the State Leadership Conference on April 3-5, the following students are national qualifiers (nationals will be July 6 to 10 in San Antonio, Texas):

Bronze Medals: Chandra Roth and Giana Craig — Illustrated Talk. Silver Medal: Shelby Graham — Focus on Children. Gold Medals: Breean McElroy — Career Investigation; Megan Reyher — Teach and Train — First Place Gold; Sierra Stein and Taylore Bunch — Life Event Planning — First Place Gold out of 33 teams. The No Kid Hungry National Outreach Online Event by Natasha Breakall and Anthony McConnell has reached level three, the only Colorado online entry that qualified for national competition. Adviser Mrs. Melanie Darter was presented the “Spirit of Advising” Award by the Colorado FCCLA Executive Council and will be recognized at the national conference. Breakall, a junior, after many speeches and interviews, was named the vice president of events and will represent Colorado at the nationals.

The board of education last week approved the hiring of Jodi Elkins as the new principal of Elizabeth Middle School. Elkins, a longtime educator at the middle school level, bringsmore than 20 years of experience with her. A familiar face to the district, Elkins was a teacher and counselor at EMS early in her career. She then went to work for Douglas County School District and Littleton PubElkins lic Schools in counseling and administrative roles. Most recently, she served for seven years as the assistant principal for Euclid Middle School in Littleton. “Jodi’s background and experience is ideal for this position,” Superintendent Douglas Bissonette said in a statement emailed to parents. Elkins — who took part in a fifth-grade student orientation last week — was the pick from among 46 applicants who sought the position since it was publically posted in late January. She takes over for interim principal Terry Miller. Elkins has a master’s degree in counseling education from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Northern Colorado. She completed her teaching certification in business and marketing at Metro State. She was named the state’s School Counselor of the Year in 2001 by the Colorado School Counselor Association. Candidates for the post went through a “rigorous” interview process with a committee of teachers, staff and parents, Bissonette wrote in his statement, adding that finalists also interviewed with a group of students.

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Portrait of peace a work in progress his face on the a 14th century had a recessed a tombstone grave, of

The lyrics drift softly through the quiet, cobblestoned courtyard. “Good day, sunshine good day, sunshine gooood day, sunshine…” A youngish man with vivid blue eyes, in faded jeans and black velvet jacket, strums a guitar and sings, the music stand in front of him holding a repertoire of Beatles songs, at his feet a black hat for donations from appreciative listeners. He seems oblivious to the people milling around, hearing only the melodies and words that lift him beyond the wall that stretches behind. But the wall, which is why he is here, can’t be ignored. It is a psychedelic, graphic explosion of color, an ever-changing riot of words and swirling graffiti’s reason for being has been long buried under more than 30 years of layers of paint. For those who remember, though, like Jan, 36, the guitarist who wouldn’t give his last name, the wall, just across from the French Embassy in Prague, is testament to the energizing and lasting power of the universal ideal of peace — even if the passage of time has somewhat obscured the message. The Lennon Wall. Also known as the Peace Wall. Or the Graffiti Wall. “It’s really getting twisted,” Jan says of how the wall is viewed by thousands who visit each year. “It bothers the local people — they don’t like the way it is now… But I’m sure John Lennon would like it this way. I don’t think he would have liked to have his face on it.” That’s how the wall, the phenomenon, started — with an immense portrait of John Lennon following his death on Dec. 8, 1980. Depending on the source, either an art student from Mexico or a group of students painted

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the Czech Republic, many young Czechs, living under the then-Communist regime, quickly built him into a pacifist hero for their cause. At that time, the government had banned western pop songs, even sending some Czech musicians to jail for playing them, according to a website about the wall. In the beginning, people scrawled Beatles lyrics and epitaphs to Lennon under cover of night. In the light of day, police whitewashed the walls, only to have them covered again in words at night. Over time, the wall became a voice for the young Czech opposition; some created a movement called “Lennonism.” They used the wall as a medium for their grievances and painted political slogans against the government, always at night. Police continued to obliterate their efforts during the day. The battle on the wall continued until the Velvet Revolution that led to the fall of Communism in 1989. Since then, the wall has become a popular tourist destination. Although many phrases reflect the pleas for love and goodwill that Lennon championed, Beatles lyrics and sayings of social and political justice have been replaced in good measure with such commonplace scrawls as “Filmore was here” and “Auntie Mary was here” and the over-sized “Happy Birthday, HRABAL!” repeated several times along the wall’s length in white spray paint. And “Fred” spread wide in chubby, green bubble letters.

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The original message, for many, seems long forgotten. But for some, the wall is a living, breathing, morphing work of art of which Lennon would surely have approved. Nate Margolis, 21, an art student from Maryland studying this semester in Prague, has visited several times. Today, he spray paints an eye on the wall in silver-gray. “This is kind of a new revolution of art,” he says, noting it’s one of the few places in the world for legal graffiti. “It changes. In 15 minutes, it’ll probably be something completely different.” Kayleigh McAdams, 20, who is visiting Margolis and was a huge Beatles fan as a child, felt it was important to see the wall and leave something significant behind. Near the sidewalk, she painted “Infinitum Nihil,” Latin for “nothing is forever,” as she interprets it. The saying, representative of past events in her life, is tattooed on her right foot. “It’s just a meaningful thing that I try to live by each day,” she says, hoping “somebody will actually be able to read it and know what it means.” Jan, the guitarist, has sung at the wall for the past three tourist seasons. The season depends on the weather — the nicer it is, the longer the season. Last year, the cold stayed away and he played and sang for eight months. He has loved Beatles music since he was a boy. “It’s my favorite band,” he says simply. “I like the vibe…” As a Prague native, he has watched the wall’s evolution. It could be no other way than how it is today, he says. Free. Open to anyone to paint anything. “It’s the only way you can keep it,” he says. “Otherwise, it would be a museum with John Lennon’s face and rope. It would be … boring.” But if he could give those who visit a thought to leave with, it would be this: “Give peace a chance, in your mind, in your mind … it’s not always easy.” On this day, as sunlight filters through trees just beginning to leaf, “Love is a beautiful chaos” leaps from the wall in bold, red paint. And if you look closely, you’ll spot a blue face of John Lennon in a corner. No matter what is painted, Margolis says, Lennon’s face can always be found amid the crazy quilt of expression, a soft and subtle reminder of why the wall even exists. A throng of tourists suddenly crowds the small courtyard, jostling to read the wall and leave their inscriptions. Jan, an unperturbed island in the middle, begins to sing: “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” Spontaneously, unexpectedly, a swell of voices joins in. “I hope someday day you’ll join us, And the world will live as one.” The words echo, bouncing off the stones and filling the afternoon air with the chorus of hope. Maybe, just maybe, the message isn’t lost after all.

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Your choice: Live it up or give it up If you can hear it or see it, flee it or at least take cover. That’s what we are told about lightning, right? But let’s pretend we saw it and heard it in the distance as we were on a hike in somewhat of a remote wilderness and mountainous area. We saw the collectiveness of darkness in the clouds, saw the brilliant flashes of lightning, felt the wind trailing away from us, and everything seemed like it was OK to continue forward as we were following the storm, not really in its path. And then, just as we are feeling safe enough to forge ahead in our hike as we see the storm in the distance moving farther and farther away from us, we failed to recognize the storm that was following directly behind us. By the time the lightning strike hits close enough, the concussive power of the strike is enough to knock us to the ground in an instant.

This is exactly what happened to a friend of mine Alan, an accomplished hiker and someone who keeps himself in great shape. He was hiking alone, camping overnight, and along his way to complete his journey when he was knocked to the ground by a lightning strike that hit too close to home. Alan broke his shoulder during the fall, then managed to make his way out to an area where his phone and equipment would allow him to communi-

cate with his family and search crew. Alan’s story is amazing, but what amazed me most was meeting him in the gym and watching him working out and finding out that he still climbs 14ers here in Colorado and spends time distance running and keeping in shape. And all of this within months of having shoulder surgery. Here’s my point … when lightning strikes you or near you, what happens? And if you get knocked down, do you get right back on your journey or do you get discouraged and give up? Maybe your lightning comes in the form of a lost job, broken relationship, missed opportunity, or any other such lightning-like event. Maybe your lightning is a positive thing like winning the lottery or achieving an unexpected level of success. Either way, does it knock you to the ground or elevate you to a new position in life that somehow

changes you? Alan’s example is awesome because he demonstrated that regardless of what happens to us in life, it is our choice to either resume who we are and what we do in life, or we choose to quit and make excuses. He continued his pursuit of hiking and fitness and the enjoyment of the outdoors. What would you choose? Have you had a life-changing moment recently? How did you respond? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when we choose to get back up after being knocked down, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Bonds are an oxymoron as they have many conflicting parts. Investors have typically used bonds in the past for ways to provide a relatively stable stream of income, usually in retirement years. They can also be used as a hedge against other investments, such as stocks or real estate, in a diversified portfolio. But bonds have been getting a bad rap after last year’s losses, based on concerns of rising interest rates. This is part of what makes bonds contradictory and confusing — because they often work opposite of a stock or equity investment. Some investors never truly understand the workings of a bond and therefore have a hard time knowing what to expect from this type of a fixed-income vehicle. A bond is basically a loan or an IOU issued by a corporation or government entity. These are usually issued to raise money. When you purchase a bond, you are giving the issuer your money to use and they will pay you interest in return. Bonds are usually issued for certain periods of time or terms, such as 10, 20 or 30 years. The longer the term, the more vulnerable you are that interest rates will change over that period of time, and perhaps you could have gotten a better deal with another issuer when interest rates rise. Therefore the value of a bond declines when interest rates rise. This can be due to the fact that your bond is now worth less when you go to sell it because it is

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still paying last year’s interest rate. If you are seeking a more competitive interest rate, then so will the next buyer want that higher rate as well. Therefore, to unload the bond in a rising interest rate environment, you could end up taking less than full value to get rid of it. Investors hold bonds for two main reasons: to provide income and to provide a hedge against equity based investing. Since a bond is a debt instrument, it has the potential to behave opposite of an equity or stock investment. One main reason this occurs is when there is economic growth, stocks can rise in value along with growing consumerism. When the economy expands due to more spending, interest rates start to rise along with potential inflation and growth. When rates increase, the value of the bond declines, which leaves the bond holder with a lower market value. Therefore, this can be a Kummer continues on Page 5

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Buzz builds with CU campus kickoff CU to offer classes at The Wildlife Experience starting this fall By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Anticipation is building for the fall opening of a University of Colorado campus at The Wildlife Experience. A well-attended welcoming reception at the Parker museum April 3 kicked off the beginning of what’s being billed as a symbiotic partnership. Business professionals will have a place close to home to continue their education, and employers will gain easier access to resources and a growing pool of highly-educated workers. Dave Liniger, founder of the wildlife art and natural history museum, said he never imagined The Wildlife Experience would host university-level classes. “This is a tremendous opportunity to fully utilize the facility,” said Liniger, who also created real estate giant RE/MAX with his wife, Gail, in the early 1970s. More than 7,400 square-feet of exhibit

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good diversifier in a portfolio of stocks when there is a stock market correction; some bonds have the potential to increase or act opposite. The last few years of painfully low interest rates have many bond investors frustrated. They are not getting the yields they are used to and the concern is that when rates do finally rise, their bond values will fall. However, the first few months of 2014 proved this theory wrong. When stocks tumbled, bonds started to recover. This shows that diversified portfolios that hold non-correlated instruments are very important in your portfolio. If interest rates rise gradually, and at the same time there is moderate and

space on the second floor of The Wildlife Experience will be turned into classroom space and nearly 4,000 square-feet in the basement will house a simulation lab for nursing students. Fields of study were selected based on the industries most represented in the residential populations and office buildings of Douglas and Arapahoe counties. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is opening with a partially-formed collection of classes, including software engineering, computer forensics and programming. The University of Colorado’s south campus will have a business school where students can earn a certificate in general business with for-credit courses that can be used toward a Master’s in Business Administration or specialty master’s degree. The business school will also offer a series of accelerated non-credit courses on high-demand topics. Those classes are expected to be popular among professionals advancing through the ranks of their company. Some courses and programs have prerequisites. Three related disciplines — nursing, public health and human development — are playing into the south metro area’s recently-acquired status as a healthcare hotbed. A stretch of C-470 and E-470 has

increasing growth in the economy, then bonds could still fare quite well. The shorter duration is less risky and adding other types of equities and alternatives to your portfolio will help keep you balanced. This is a good time to review your accounts with your advisor to determine how much fixed income you need to be represented by bonds and in what duration and yield. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 28 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a four-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

been dubbed the “medical mile” by local leaders, who point to the opening of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and continued success of Parker Adventist Hospital and outlying medical offices as a positive step for the region, both in terms of accessible care and jobs. Sky Ridge Medical Center, likewise, is a four-minute drive from The Wildlife Experience. Maureen Durkin, assistant dean for strategic development and evaluation for CU’s college of nursing, said her department is eager to work hand-in-hand with established facilities in a region that’s “growing by leaps and bounds.” The move to the south metro area also provides some breathing room. “Our nursing program at the Anschutz campus — we’re a little bit constrained in our numbers, and so this allows us to admit more students into the nursing program,” Durkin said. Thirty-six students will take nursing classes this fall, with possible growth in the future. The courses will fulfill the continuing education requirements demanded of working nurses. Liniger said the expansion of the program will also help address the lingering shortage of nurses. Liniger has battled significant health problems and

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I was going to tell you about the commercial that actually has tempted me. Garden hoses that grow to 25 feet or more and then shrivel up to the size of something you could put in your watch pocket. My hose is rubber and irascible and weighs heavily on the lawn and is a nui-

told the reception crowd that he has a deep appreciation for nurses. Citing Douglas County’s recent designation as the second fastest-growing county for job growth nationwide, CU president Bruce Benson said the opening of The Wildlife Experience campus could help it grab the No. 1 spot. Maureen Taylor, chief executive officer at Sky Ridge Medical Center, said healthcare is among the top five industries for job growth. Students who attend the Colorado School of Public Health will have the ability to earn a certificate in health industry analytics, readying them for today’s constantly-changing health care market. The hybrid courses will enable working professionals to split their time between classroom learning and online classes. David Goff, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health, said he hopes to partner with local hospitals and practitioners on health need assessments and suicide prevention campaigns. The university could also work with schools on nutrition programs and in-home studies on how, for example, home allergens impact health, Goff said. More information about enrollment and classes can be found at www.CUsouthdenver.org.

sance to roll up. It is very reliable, however. I have been using it for over 30 years. But it may be time to order “the hose that grows. “ “As seen on TV” ads represent the dreams of a lot of people, and for a limited time only I am going to applaud them. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

NEWS IN A HURRY Mayor, trustees remain in office

The mayor and four trustees ran unopposed in Elizabeth this year, and were able to take office without the costs of an election, as the April 1 vote was canceled. Mayor H. Clay Hurst will remain in office for an additional four years. Trustees Diana Robins, Kenneth Peter and Steven Gaither will also serve four years each; and Richard Kuna, the new addition to the team, will serve a two-year term. Approximately 38 percent of municipalities are canceling their elections this year, according to the Colorado Municipal League. “The number of municipal elections canceled across the state was quite significant,” said Dick Eason, town administrator for Elizabeth. He added that attendance at the local meetings could be improved, and it would be worthwhile for residents to become more involved. “They (the board) have a common vision for the town . . . by maintaining managed growth while maintaining a small town atmosphere,” he stated.

Students get scholarship money

Forty-one Elizabeth School District students from kindergarten to 12th grade received $2,920 in scholarship money at the annual Air Academy Federal Credit Union art banquet in April.

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Best in show recipients were Liberty Metzger from Running Creek Elementary; Evan Baker from Elizabeth Middle School, and Ben Siekierski from Elizabeth High School. Elementary level recipients are Greydon Jones, Lacy Antinora, Stephanie Lunt, Katie Owen, Montana Webster, Rhyken Schenck, Brooke Hudson, Jalee Van Aernam, Allison Cook, Jolie Sprouse, Avery Couch, Colby LaTurner, Masen Loeks, Kailey Humes, Jilian Smith, Austin Crowner, Liberty Metzger and Aubri Aplegate. Middle school recipients are Mario Mendez, Brooke Burton, Summer Hatch, Sierra Ridel, Tatum Darnell, Camissa Miller, Kristie Davis, Dierson Bankert and Evan Baker. High school recipients are Tara Hiatt, Jenny LeCuyer, Callihan Stanley, Kim Walter, Brenna Dettlaff, CJ Arnold, Ben Sierkierski, Heather Munafo, Sierra Roy, Kim Walter, Kori Christensen, Kaitlin Nelson, Jessica Brendlinger, Amanda Wheeler and Tanapat Sartpech.

Middle school teacher honored

Jill Parker, technology teacher at Elizabeth Middle School and sponsor for the Technology Student Association, was formally presented with the Teacher Excellence at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s annual conference in March.

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Bill sponsor hangs up on cell phone effort, for now Measure hits obstacles, but likely to return next year By Vic Vela

vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com An effort to revive a bill that sought to restrict most uses of cell phones while driving has failed to move forward. However, the bill will be studied by a special committee over the summer. And the bill sponsor said he intends to introduce the legislation again next year. The bill would have required drivers to use hands-free cell phone devices and would have put penalties in place in an effort to keep motorists from being distracted by their phones. Last month, the bill, sponsored by Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, failed to receive enough support to clear a House committee. But the committee gave Melton the option to bring back the bill. Melton intended to present another version of the bill to the same House Transportation and Energy Committee

on April 10, but instead decided to push the effort back a year because of procedural barriers. “Basically, we can’t make changes because we’ve already gone through that piece of the bill,” Melton said. The revived effort occurred too late in the calendar for the bill to be reconsidered for changes to parts of the legislation on which the committee had already ruled. Melton said that the bill changes sought to address committee members’ concerns that caused the effort to fail in the first place. The original bill would have created a “primary offense” for motorists who use their cell phones while driving through school zones and construction areas, meaning police could have imposed a citation for the mere act of being on the phone. Everywhere else, the violation would have been considered a “secondary offense,” meaning drivers could only be cited for talking on their cell phones so long as they were initially stopped for another violation. Because some committee members questioned whether a primary offense law would have led to enforcement challenges for police, Melton decided to

make all violations a secondary offense, a change that he said earned the support of the Colorado State Patrol. Committee members also wondered whether there was enough teeth in the bill. For that, Melton had intended to set the maximum fines for violations at $100 for the first offense and $200 for the second — doubling the bill’s original intent. But there were other logistical issues to deal with, such as clarifying what types of hands-free devices drivers would be allowed to use and the extent to which they can use phone applications. “The bill didn’t die because people didn’t disagree with the policy,” Melton said. “It died because people didn’t quite agree how we’re getting to the solution. I feel like we found the right solution but unfortunately, because of procedure, we can’t make the necessary changes.” The bill will get special attention over the summer by the Transportation Legislative Review Committee, which looks at legislation in depth without the deadlines that bills face during a legislative session.

Jim Saccomano to Accept Lifetime Achievement Calendar of Events a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Award at South Metro Denver Chamber’s 29th ForChamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Annual Small Business Leadership Awards By Natalie Harden, South Metro Denver SBDC

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Jim Saccomano, recently retired Broncos Vice President of Corporate Communications, will be accepting the South Metro Denver Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, May 7th. The award will be presented by Joe Ellis, President of the Denver Broncos, at Comedy Works South during the 29th Annual Small Business Leadership Awards (SBLA). These awards recognize local businesses and community leaders for their outstanding achievements, and are hosted by the Chamber and South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a major impact in the South Metro Denver business community. This accolade acknowledges a lifetime of contribution and achievement in one or more fields of endeavor; giving back to society on a regional, national or international level; being recognized within his/her community or field as a leader; and enriching the Denver community at large. Mr. Saccomano will be the inaugural recipient. Cleve Wortham, SBLA Committee Chair, Chamber Board member, and President of FirstBank - Arapahoe County commented on the award: “We are honored that Jim has graciously accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from the South Metro Denver Chamber and the South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center, and that Joe Ellis, Broncos Team President will be making the presentation to Jim on May 7. The Denver Broncos have

made such a significant contribution, not only to the South Metro Denver business community, but to Metro Denver, the state of Colorado, and the entire Rocky Mountain region. Jim has been an integral part of this over the last five decades and we congratulate Jim on this award.” Saccomano is the longest-tenured pro sports administrator in Colorado history, having worked with the Denver Broncos for 36 years. During his tenure in 1990, the Denver Broncos moved their training facilities to the Dove Valley Business Park in Arapahoe County. This event made the organization an important part of the South Metro Denver community. The voice and memory of the franchise for many years, Saccomano has witnessed 876 Broncos games in person, his experience spanning nearly a half century. The first game was Denver’s 20-16 win against the New York Jets (which he saw as a fan) on Nov. 15, 1964. The most recent was Denver’s Super Bowl XLVIII game against the Seattle Seahawks (witnessed as an employee) on Feb. 2, 2014. Saccomano worked 27 Super Bowls—21 with the NFL’s public relations staff and six with the team, including back-to-back World Championships (1997-98). He has chaired the NFL’s media relations and international committees and has served on the league’s postseason, radio-television and special projects committees. He is currently serving as a consultant to the organization. He has received numerous awards throughout his career including the inaugural Pete Rozelle Award (1990), given annually to outstanding NFL public relations staff, and the Charlie Callahan Award for Public Relations. In 2010 he was recognized with a lifetime achievement award from the Order Sons of Italy in America Colorado Foundation. Saccomano graduated with honors from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1970 and earned his master’s degree in journalism from University of Colorado Boulder in 1977. He was recently awarded an Honorary “C” from CU during halftime at a Buffalo’s football game on November 23, 2014 for his many contributions to his alma mater. During the 2013 season, the press box at Sports Authority Field at Mile High was officially named the Jim Saccomano Press Box. The author of four books about the Broncos, Saccomano worked three years with the Denver Bears, Denver’s minor league baseball team, prior to joining the Denver Broncos organization.

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, three SBLA winners (Small Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year and Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year) will be announced at the 29th Annual South Metro Denver Small Business Leadership Awards Event on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village. This event is open to the public. Pricing: $60/person or $100/couple for Chamber Investors; $75/person or $125/couple for nonInvestors. For more questions or to purchase tickets contact: Taren Shuck-Boehler 303-7950142 x235 or tshuck@bestchamber.com. The Presenting Sponsor of the 29th Annual South Metro Denver Small Business Leadership Awards is Kaiser Permanente. The Awards are also sponsored by the South Metro Denver SBDC corporate and community sponsors including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Colorado SBDC Network, South Metro Denver Chamber, Douglas County, City of Centennial, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado Community Media, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Business Bank, Bellco Credit Union, Webolutions, and the Microsoft Store in Lone Tree. For more information go to www. bestchamber.com.

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Health & Wellness Council Advisory Board WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial 10th Annual City of Centennial State of Our City Luncheon Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial Quarterly Meetup for Profit: Building Business Using Social Marketing WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

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Business Bible Study WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Colorado National Guard CALFEX - Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Ft. Carson Gate 6, Hwy 115, Colorado Springs

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Health & Wellness Council: Become a Better Health Care Consumer WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Minute Man Press 3929 E. Arapahoe Rd., Suite 210, Centennial

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Littleton Business Coalition Breakfast Littleton Adventist Hospital, 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton Women in Leadership Advisory Board WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

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Brueggers Bagels Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration 5350 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton President’s Leadership Forum WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial Chamber Unplugged hosted by Blue Zenith Web Design WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center at the Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Ste 342, Centennial

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Tax credit bill moves forward Employers given more incentive to create Colorado jobs By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The expansion of a jobgrowth incentive tax credit is gaining momentum at the Legislature. Under current law, businesses can earn income tax credits over a five-year period for every job they create in Colorado. The new bill would expand the availability of that credit to eight years and would make other modifications to an effort that received bipartisan support at the Legislature last year. House Minority Leader

Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, and Rep. Tracy KraftTharp, D-Arvada, said the effort to expand the law is a testament to its popularity. “While our economy is starting to move along, this is a bill that will help us move back to that robust state,” Kraft-Tharp said on the House floor on April 4, just before House members gave initial approval to the legislation. The bill was expected to easily pass the House during a final vote, which was scheduled for April 7. The changes to the bill are business friendly. In addition to expanding the availability of the credit, the bill reduces a requirement that exists in the current law, which mandates that businesses must offer an employee 110 percent

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scrutiny to “petty and misguided” personal attacks from a political opponent. “Anybody who disagrees with Mr. Rowland’s ideology is `petty and misguided’ according to him,” Duvall responded. “Mr. Rowland is well-known in the county, by members of both political parties, as inflexible and unwilling to listen to anyone who has the audacity to disagree with him.” Duvall, the chairwoman of the Elbert County Democratic Party, said she had nothing to do with the filing of the most recent complaint by Colorado Ethics Watch. She said she only named Rowland in the initial com-

of the average county wage. The new bill lowers that requirement to 100 percent. The bill also alters the “burden of proof” that companies must meet in order to qualify for the credit. Currently, businesses must prove that the jobs likely would not have been located in Colorado had it not been for the credit. According to the bill’s fiscal note, the changes to the bill “require employers to state that, without the credit, the probability of locating the jobs in Colorado would be reduced.” But the tax credit has guardrails because it is performance-based. The new employee must be employed for a full year before the business receives the credit, which is equal to

plaint because in the two consultant sessions she attended, Rowland was the only commissioner she believed was openly promoting the proposed mill levy issue. “I can’t tell you how many people who voted for Rowland have apologized to me,” said Duvall, a longtime Elbert County resident. “Mr. Rowland has been in office 16 months,” she added. “So far he has been the cause of two lawsuits, costing our cash-strapped county time and money.” Rowland said the commissioners do not feel they did anything wrong in their support for the proposed tax hike, and added that they were trusting the advice of County Attorney Alex Beltz, who left his county post at the end of February and has been replaced by Wade Gateley. The commissioners, Rowland said, were told that

one-half of the amount of what employers pay for a worker’s federal Social Security and Medicare taxes. Aiding the bill’s chances of becoming law is a reduced fiscal impact that was presented to the House Appropriations Committee just hours before it received a full vote in the House. The original version of the bill would have cost the state $55 million through the 2027-2028 fiscal year. But fiscal analysts and bill sponsors managed to lower that amount to $30 million. “It is important to keep Colorado competitive and continue to attract new businesses to the state,” Rep. Kraft-Tharp said in a statement after the House vote. “This bill will create good jobs and help more businesses hire workers.”

support for Ballot Issue 1C should be left to a local political organization or an outside consultant. “We took that advice, and whether or not it was a good decision to hire a $15,000 consultant — I would admit, if I had to do it over again, I would do it differently,” Rowland said. Rowland said the commissioners never personally stumped for the ballot issue, but acknowledged that they “needed to let the citizens know where we are financially, and it wasn’t pretty.” He said at no time did they cross the line and tie ballot initiatives to the budget numbers they were reporting. He said the board will “man up” to any mistake if that is the final ruling, but he will vehemently oppose fines against individual commissioners.

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Dia del Nino all about kids On April 27, the plaza at the Denver Art Museum will be filled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Dia del Nino (Children’s Day) celebration, with performances by Fiesta Colorado, Colorado Mestizo Dancers, hands-on craft activities for families and more. Other nearby institutions will offer activities — all with free general admission: The Denver Public Library, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center, McNichols Civic Center Building, Molly Brown House and Byers-Evans House Museum. Bilingual volunteers will be available at all participating locations.

Steve Lapoint, left, a Lakota Native American, dances April 9 at DCS Montessori with his step-father, Sid Whiting, a Lakota elder. The two were among a group of Native Americans, who came to the school to educate a group of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, as well as members of the community, to Native American faith, history and customs. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

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Native American Sportsmen dance for, educate area scouts By Ryan Boldrey

rboldrey@ colorado communitymedia.com Respect Mother Earth. Honor those who came before you and serve you. Honor the Great Creator, Jesus, Jehovah or whomever you pray to. Respect your neighbors and their cultural differences. “Just because they may pray in a different way to a different God or are praying for different things, doesn’t mean they are praying to a different spiritual being or should be viewed differently or that they are weird,” said Sid Whiting, 53, a Lakota elder to a group of young scouts April 9 in Castle Pines. Whiting was among seven visitors from the Denver-based Native American Sportsmen Association that shared life lessons, danced and drummed for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Pack and Troop 856, their families and community members who stopped by DCS Montessori for the hour-long presentation. Whiting, whose family helped start the Denver Indian Center and the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds in Daniels Park, said the sportsmen association’s mission is to “educate non-natives and natives about the spiritual, cultural, physical and mental Native American beliefs.” On April 9, he and others did just that. Steve Lapoint, Whiting’s stepson, spoke with those in attendance about the place of many Native Americans in today’s society. He talked to the youth about his own military service as well as the service of

many Native Americans before him, including the famous Code Talkers who helped the United States become victorious in World War II. Lapoint and Whiting then demonstrated a dance done to honor those who have sacrificed their life in battle both as Native warriors and American soldiers. Erlidawn Roy, who is Ojibwa, Pueblo and Meskwaki, also danced for the crowd. She has been teaching others about her culture since she was in middle school. “I was the only native in school, so I started giving cultural awareness lessons to my peers,” she said. “I was going to powwows every weekend and was always tired on Mondays at school, so I felt I needed to explain why.” Whiting focused much of his energy with the scouts on emphasizing the need to care for Mother Earth. “It is our duty to watch out for her,” he said. “Use everything she gives you, but don’t take more than you need. She doesn’t need us, but we need her.” Whiting talked of how when an animal is killed for food none gets wasted. He pointed to the bones and feathers that made up his regalia and said those are examples of how different pieces get reused and how that animal gets honored. “Some day I won’t be able to dance anymore,” said Robert Ironshield, a 45-yearold Hunkpapa Lakota who has drummed and sang his whole life and danced since he was 16. “I dance for people who can’t dance anymore.”

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Winning photographers

Three winners of Best of Show designations in different categories in the 2013 “Eye of the Camera” exhibition at the Littleton Museum will exhibit their works from April 18 to May 25 at the museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. They are: Charles Lehman (Darkroom Processing); Mike Berenson (Color Digital) and Rob Lace (Black and White Digital). Museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 303-795-3950.

Englewood concert

The final Ainomae Ensemble concert for the season will be at 2 p.m. April 26 in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Musicians are: Silver Ainomae, cello; YumiHwang Williams and Boram Kang, violin; Basil Vendryes, viola; Karl Fenner, bass; Jason Shafer, clarinet; Michael Thornton, horn; and Chad Cognata, bassoon. They will perform Schubert’s Octet composed in 1824, commissioned by Count Ferdinand Troyer. Tickets: $15/$12, free under 18, englewoodarts.org or at the door.

Bunny Express

The Bunny Express Train promises rides and candy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303-279-4591, coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

Combined effort

“Captured in Film” is presented at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 by Augustana Arts and the Musica Sacra Orchestra, directed by David Rutherford. In addition, actors from Buntport Theater will be featured in this event exploring silent film and vaudeville at the refurbished venue, Holiday Event Center, 2644 W. 32nd Ave., Denver. Tickets: $24/$15/$8, augustanaarts.org or 303-388-4962.

Photography exhibit Robert Ironshield, an Hunkpapa Lakota, dances April 9 in Castle Pines. Ironshield has been singing and drumming his whole life and dancing since he was 16 years old.

“Exploring the Light,” the 2014 Lone Tree Photography Exhibit, will open with a reception at 3 p.m. April 19 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Juror Glenn Randall’s awards will be announced. Randall will conduct a four-hour seminar, “Mastering Dramatic Light,” from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 26 at the LTAC.

Book award

Sid Whiting, a Lakota elder, leads the grand entry April 9 at DCS Montessori. Whiting was among a group of Native Americans who danced, drummed and educated local scouts to Native ways both past and present.

Colorado Community Media columnist Craig Marshall Smith’s recent book, “This is Not a Dachshund,” is a finalist in Creative Non-Fiction in the annual Colorado Book Awards, hosted by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book on June 13 in Aspen. A reading by finalists will be at 6 p.m. May 8 at the Oxford Hotel in Denver, where books will be available for sale and signing.

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cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Every arts enthusiast has heard of a variety show, but what about a “variety season?” That’s precisely what’s on tap this summer at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center, the 536-seat performing arts venue at Mainstreet and Pine Drive in downtown Parker. The people in charge of booking the acts opened the line-up to “more diversity” and musical breadth in part to attract younger audiences, said Elaine Mariner, arts and culture director for the Town of Parker. With a mix of national and regional acts on the list, there was a conscious effort to bring underserved Parker residents in their late 20s and early 30s through the doors of the PACE Center in 2014. However, the target audience for the entire season is wide

ranging; there will be something for everyone, Mariner said. The season kicks off May 28 with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. One of the more well-known bands from the 1980s, Starship has several platinum- and goldcertified albums to their name, recording some of the decade’s biggest anthems, including “We Built This City,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” and “Sara.” Thomas has promised to mine deep into the catalog of songs in which he’s had a part, such as “Find Your Way Back” and a medley of the group’s earliest hits as Jefferson Airplane. Coordinators for the Sulphur Gulch Blues Festival have significantly bolstered the third annual event, switching the word “blues” with “music” and, therefore, broadening the options. Mariner managed to book 1990s alt-rock favorites Vertical Horizon as the headliner, as well as eight other local bands that can be seen with a PACE continues on Page 11

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day pass. The Sulphur Gulch festival started with three blues bands indoors and last summer was expanded for four blues bands in the amphitheater. On July 12, the bands will be playing on the main stage and outside on the front lawn of the arts center. Rounding out the musical artists is Gord Bamford, a popular country music singer from Canada who recently signed with a U.S. label. “He’s going to go big. He’s huge in Canada,” Mariner said. “He’s a lot like George Strait.” PACE officials are already booking for the fall and have confirmed dates for Suzanne Vega, a singer-songwriter best known for her hits “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner,” and country-western icon Clint Black. Live music is only one of the components for the 2014 summer season. Physical comedian Reid Belstock and innovative juggling ace Warren Hammond will team up July 18 to bring a hilarious show geared toward kids. And the PACE Center and Parker Theatre Productions have partnered again to bring a hometown favorite to the Parker

community. Local talent, both professional and amateur, will sing and dance their way through “Guys and Dolls,” the classic Broadway musical that tells the story of Nathan Detroit, a shady gambler, and Sarah Brown, a fervent Salvation Army dogooder. “We did “Fiddler on the Roof” the first year, and we sold out “Oklahoma!” last year,” Mariner said. “We like to do the fun, familiar musicals.”

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What to Know about the PACE Center’s 2014 summer season • Starship performs at 7:30 p.m. May 28. Tickets are $40/$45. • The Sulphur Gulch Music Festival starts at 1 p.m. July 12, and Vertical Horizon takes the PACE main stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for a Day Pass (children under 12 are free), and $55 for a day pass and the Vertical Horizon concert. • Gord Bamford plays at 7:30 p.m. June 24. Tickets are $20/$25. • “Guys and Dolls” runs July 25 - Aug. 3. Tickets are $20/$25. • Colorado comedians Steve McGrew and Chris Voth will bring laughter to the PACE stage to finish out the summer season Aug. 22. • Clint Black is coming Oct. 4. • Suzanne Vega is coming Oct. 25.

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12 Elbert County News April 17, 2014

Elizabeth runs, jumps to solid finishes Kiowa, Simla struggle at separate meet By Scott Stocker

Special to Colorado Community Media Elizabeth’s Brody Oliver and Kim Peterson both had pretty good days at the Poudre Invitational track meet in Fort Collins. Each came away with an individual title in the 15-team meet as both the boys and girls teams placed in the top half of the field. Oliver won the long jump with a leap of

21-feet, 4 ½ inches while Peterson came through to win the pole vault with a 10foot-6 inch vault to pace the girls. The Elizabeth boys also won the 4x200 relay with a time of 1 minute, 29.83 seconds. Host Poudre won the boys team title at the April 5 meet with 96 points, one ahead of Valor Christian, who scored 95. Broomfield, 87 points, was third, followed by Fort Collins, 76, and Elizabeth in fifth at 51. On the girls side, Fort Collins captured the team championship with 152 points, followed by Poudre, 103, George Washington, 70, Broomfield, 56 and Thompson Valley, 44. Elizabeth was next, finishing in sixth place with 37 points.

Elizabeth’s Gav Houston tied for second in the pole vault with Pomona’s Nate O’Neil as both registered 12-foot, 6-inches, trailing Jake Martinez of Thompson Valley, who was the winner with a vault of 14-0. Also placing for the Cardinal boys was: Joel Theis, third in the 200 meters (22.77); Jake Thompson, fourth in the 400 meters (51.47); Ryan White, sixth in the 100 meters (11.62); and Harrison Mills, sixth in the pole vault (10-4). Austin Tingler and Dallas Reins both just missed medals in the discus as Tingler was seventh (126 feet, 7 inches) and Reins, eighth with a throw of 126-2. Brandon Beshore and Tyler Curtis tied for ninth in the

high jump with 5-4 efforts. The boys also placed second in the 400-meter relay with a time of 43.35 seconds, .58 seconds behind Valor Christian. The Cardinals also placed sixth in both the 1,600 relay (3:36.38), and the 3,200 relay (9:55.41). Tegan Alexander and Cori Small were the only Elizabeth girls beside Peterson to earn individual medals. Alexander finished fourth in the 200 (26.47) and fifth in the 100 (12.84). Small, meanwhile, placed sixth in the 1,600 (5:48.23). The only other top-10

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First baseman finding his way for Rockies By Pat Graham Associated Press

Justin Morneau laces up his cleats right next to the locker once belonging to Todd Helton, whose shoes he’s now trying to fill. Merely a coincidence, though. The Colorado Rockies slugger selected that space in the clubhouse only because good friend Michael Cuddyer resides on the other side. Morneau insists he’s not trying to replace the retired first baseman, only “do the things I’m capable of doing.” He’s certainly off to a solid start, hitting .387 and scooping up just about everything thrown in his vicinity at first — just like Helton used to do. “Justin’s not trying to be Todd Helton,” said Cuddyer, Morneau’s longtime team-

mate in Minnesota. “(He’s) a relentless worker and continues to get better, to make our team better. He’s not coming in here and worrying about filling Todd Helton’s shoes, because nobody can do that.” Morneau just happens to be next in line. And while maybe a younger player might struggle under the lingering shadow, Morneau doesn’t give it a second thought. “I’ve been around long enough to know, when you start trying to do too much or start trying to be somebody else or do more than you’re capable of, that’s really when you get yourself in trouble,” said Morneau. “I just try to keep it simple.” It certainly hasn’t taken Morneau long to feel right at home with his new teammates or at hitter friendly Coors Field, where he went 7-for-18 with two doubles

in his first five games. “This is a good place to be,” he said. “I’m getting a lot more comfortable, kind of getting to know everyone’s sense of humor — who you can have some fun with, who you can mess with.” Cuddyer knew Morneau, who turns 33 next month, would be an instant fit, which is why he vigorously campaigned to bring him to town in the offseason. The only potential red flag with the lefthanded hitting Morneau was his health. He was sidelined with concussions in both 2010 and 2011, along with a DL stint in 2012 for a sore right wrist. But he played in 127 games last season with Minnesota and 25 more with Pittsburgh after the Twins traded him on Aug. 31. “That’s more games than anybody in

this clubhouse,” said Cuddyer, who hit safely in the first eight games of the season he appeared in. “Obviously, with his health over the last couple of years, people were wondering about his performance on the field. But that was one thing I was definitely not worried about. I’m looking forward to him getting back to being productive.” After all, Morneau is a former American League MVP and four-time All-Star. Asked if he’s feeling more and more like his old self, Morneau grinned and said: “I feel like myself today. As far as health, I feel good running out there every day. (But) you want it to stay that way all the way through September and October.” Rockies continues on Page 13

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finish of the day for the girls was by Nicole Hurt, who took 10th in the triple jump with a 31-foot, 6-inch series of jumps. The 800-relay team placed third for the girls with a time of 1:50.62. The Cardinals foursomes also place forth in the Sprint Medley (2:02.61), fifth in the 400-relay (52.11) and sixth in the 3,200-relay (11:43.22).

Warren Mitchell Invitational

It wasn’t a bad day for the Kiowa boys track team at the Warren Mitchell Invitational April 5 in Limon. However, the same can’t be said for the Kiowa girls or the Simla boys and girls. The Kiowa boys placed fifth with 49 points following meet champion Lutheran (99), Strasburg (87), Springfield (59) and Limon (53). The Kiowa girls, however, placed 16th (16 points), in the meet won by Swink with 73. Hoehne placed second (72), Crowley County (54), Strasburg (53) and Limon (47) to round out the top five. The Simla boys only scored 10 points to finish in 21st while the girls only had one point for 28th. Marcus Anthony was the only winner for Kiowa as he took home the blue ribbon in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 43.17 seconds. His lean at the finish was just good enough to nip Strasburg’s Trevor

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There was no question Morneau would produce at the plate. His glove was another consideration. Sure, he’s always been a top-notch fielder, his .996 career fielding percentage the second-highest among active first basemen. But he was stepping in for Helton, who was one of the best in the business.

Lyons, who clocked 43.43. Kiowa’s Cody Norris placed fourth in the triple jump with a 38-foot-3 effort. The Indians’ Ryan Willis placed fourth in the 110-hurdles (17.69), just nipping teammate Connor Wills (17.74). Jack Thomas was sixth in the 200 (24.31), Bobby Hundly placed sixth in the discus (127-5) and Wyatt McNight was seventh in the 400 meters (56.89). Simla’s Kyler Hamacher took ninth in the 400 (57.29) to round out the top individual efforts by the boys. Simla’s 400-relay team finished fourth with a time of 47.62, just good enough to edge Kiowa (47.77). The Kiowa boys bounced back in the 800 relay with a second-place finish (1:36.67) behind Strasburg’s winning 1:36.58. The Indians relay foursomes would also place sixth in the 3,200 relay (9:35.3) and seventh in the 1,600 relay (3:54.19). Kiowa’s Julie Smith and Tabitha Miner were the only individuals to score for the Indians as they finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the 100-hurdles. Smith was timed in 17.91 seconds and Miner in 18.15. Miner also finished seventh in the 300 hurdles in a time of 54.11. The Kiowa girls had a fine effort in the Sprint Medley Relay where they finished third with a time of 2:02.85. The event was won by Swink (1:57.47) with Springfield in second (2:01.22). The Kiowa girls took seventh in the 800-relay (1:59.87) which also turned out to be the only event the Simla girls would score in with a time of 2:00.20, good enough for eighth.

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Granted, Morneau has made two fielding errors thus far in a Rockies uniform, but he’s impressed his infielders with his ability to dig throws out of the dirt. “I feel very comfortable with him,” said Nolan Arenado, who won a Gold Glove last season. “He’s a big target, which is nice.” Then again, Cuddyer always felt Morneau’s glove work was somewhat undervalued. “It’s hard to say he was underrated when he was an MVP and a four-time All-Star, but his defense was for sure underrated,” Cuddyer said. “He’s just a good baseball guy.”

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14 Elbert County News

April 17, 2014

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TO APPLY MT. STATES COMPOSITE SIDING Be a part of our 2014 Show Homes Campaign and Save! 5 homeowners in this general area will be given the opportunity to have

Groundwater to be augmented: 18.7 acre-feet per year of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer Applied to their home with decorative trim at a very low This in amazing groundwater as cost. decreed Case No. District Court, Water new product has captured the interest of05CW133, homeowners throughout yourDivision re1, underlying 80.2 acres of land located in gion who are fed up with constant painting maintenance costs. Backed part and of the NW1/4 of Section 31, T7S, R64W and the NE1/4 Section 36, T7S, with fade and lifetime material warranty, and providing fullofinsulation, R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as summer and winter, this product can be installed on every type of home. shown on Attachment A hereto (Subject Applicants owners of It comes in a choice of colors and is nowProperty). being offered to the are localthe market. the groundwater decreed in Case No. Your home can be a showplace in your 05CW133 vicinity. Weand willthe make it worth your WaSubject Property. teryour rights to be used for augmentation: while if we can use home. Return flows from the use of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer water and reFinancing Available WAC “Offer Limited-CALL NOW!” turn flows and direct discharge of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property as also decreed in Case No. 05CW133. Applicants are the owners of For an appointment, please call toll32free: 30.7 acre-feet, acre-feet, and 22.9 acre-feet per year of nontributary Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer groundwater, respectively. Statement of plan for augmentation: The Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater will be used for use in up to two single family resid3 Generations of Experience -ences www.nbcindustries.com (0.7 acre-feet), irrigation of lawn, garden, trees, hay and pasture (16.6 acrefeet), stock watering of up to 32 large domestic animals (0.4 acre-feet) and storage (1 acre-foot). Applicants reserve the right to revise these amounts and uses without having to amend or republish this application. Sewage treatment for in house use will be provided by a non-evaporative septic systems. Return flows associated with in house use will be approximately 90% of water used for that purpose and return flow associated with irrigation use will be approximately 15% of water used for that purpose. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90-137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. The majority of depletion occurs to the Running Creek stream system. Return flows from use of the subject water rights from in house and irrigation use will accrue to the South Platte River system via Running Creek and those return flows will Public Notice be sufficient to replace actual depletions NOTICE OF STORAGE LIEN SALE while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater as On May 10, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., Kiowa decreed in Case No. 05CW133 to meet Storage, L.L.C. , 32949 N. Elbert Rd., post-pumping augmentation requirements. Kiowa, CO 80117 shall sell in separate Further, Applicant prays that this Court lots the contents of the following self grant the application and for such other restorage units at public sale to the lief as seems proper in the premises. (4 highest bidder present: pages). E-10 (Fawn Collom) H-6 (Thomas Crain) E-3 (Kelly Crowley) THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY B-4, B-5, E-11 (Marissa Current) THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT A-20 (Raelene Current) IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS B-16 (Cathie Davis) CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICH-2 (Terry Doupe) ATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND E-8, E-9 (Lorinda Gale, Linda Copper) OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS D-9, E-12 (Michael Hoglund) MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN A-11 (Jason P. Kadrie) THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR B-15 (Clint Mohs) BE FOREVER BARRED. A-14 (Laura O'Bryan) Contents consist of household items and YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any other personal property. Unit contents party who wishes to oppose an applicamay be redeemed prior to sale only by tion, or an amended application, may file payment of all amounts due. Kiowa Storwith the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, age L.L.C. reserves the right to add or reGreeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement move lots prior to sale. of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or Legal Notice No.: 927933 why it should be granted only in part or on First Publication: April 17, 2014 certain conditions. Such Statement of OpLast Publication: April 24, 2014 position must be filed by the last day of Publisher: The Elbert County News MAY 2014 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original Public Notice and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also DISTRICT COURT, be served upon the Applicant or WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or MARCH 2014 WATER RESUME certificate of such service of mailing shall PUBLICATION be filed with the Water Clerk. TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS Legal Notice No.: 927934 IN WATER DIV. 1 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are noPublisher: The Elbert County News tified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the WaPublic Notice ter Clerk during the month of MARCH 2014 for each County affected. DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO 14CW3032, Dean, Loretta, Sharon and MARCH 2014 WATER Ty Barrett, 36600 County Road 13, RESUME PUBLICATION Elizabeth, CO 80107 (James Petrock, TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, IN WATER APPLICATIONS #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICAIN WATER DIV. 1 TION FOR PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, ELBERT COUNTY. Groundwater Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are noto be augmented: 18.7 acre-feet per year tified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer amendments filed in the Office of the Wagroundwater as decreed in Case No. ter Clerk during the month of MARCH 05CW133, District Court, Water Division 2014 for each County affected. 1, underlying 80.2 acres of land located in part of the NW1/4 of Section 31, T7S, 14CW3040 Pamela Daiss, Douglas R64W and the NE1/4 of Section 36, T7S, Sitzmann, and John Shook, c/o 3120 R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as Bears Den Drive, Sedalia, CO 80135 shown on Attachment A hereto (Subject (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Fendel, Property). Applicants are the owners of 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO the groundwater decreed in Case No. 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDER05CW133 and the Subject Property. WaGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NOT ter rights to be used for augmentation: NONTRIBUTARY SOURCE AND FOR Return flows from the use of not nontribuAPPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTAtary Upper Dawson aquifer water and reTION, IN THE NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPturn flows and direct discharge of nontribPER DAWSON AQUIFER, ELBERT utary groundwater underlying the Subject COUNTY. Subject Property: 30 acres beProperty as also decreed in Case No. ing Lots 1, 2, and 4, Pike View Farms 5 05CW133. Applicants are the owners of Minor Development, generally located in 30.7 acre-feet, 32 acre-feet, and 22.9 acre-feet per year of nontributary Denver, the S1/2 of Section 10, T9S, R65W of the Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer 6th P.M., Elbert County, as shown on Atgroundwater, respectively. Statement of tachment A hereto ("Subject Property"). plan for augmentation: The Upper Applicants Daiss and Sitzmann are the Dawson aquifer groundwater will be used owners and Shook has an agreement to for use in up to two single family residpurchase the Subject Property. No notice ences (0.7 acre-feet), irrigation of lawn, is required pursuant to Section 37-92garden, trees, hay and pasture (16.6 acre302(2), C.R.S. Upper Dawson aquifer is feet), stock watering of up to 32 large donot nontributary as described in Sections mestic animals (0.4 acre-feet) and stor37-90-103(10.7), C.R.S. Estimated age (1 acre-foot). Applicants reserve the Amount: In Case No. 02CW246, the Upright to revise these amounts and uses per Dawson aquifer groundwater underlywithout having to amend or republish this ing the Subject Property was decreed, except for 7.2 acre-feet per year which was application. Sewage treatment for in reserved for use through exempt wells. house use will be provided by a non-evapThis application requests that the 7.2 orative septic systems. Return flows asacre-feet previously reserved be decreed sociated with in house use will be approxherein. Proposed Use Domestic, includimately 90% of water used for that puring inhouse use, commercial, irrigation, pose and return flow associated with irriglivestock watering, fire protection, and ation use will be approximately 15% of augmentation purposes. Description of water used for that purpose. During pumpplan for augmentation: Groundwater to be ing Applicants will replace actual depleaugmented: 3 acre-feet per year over a tions to the affected stream system pursu300 year period of not nontributary Upper ant to Section 37-90-137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Dawson aquifer groundwater to be deThe majority of depletion occurs to the creed herein or as decreed in Case No. Running Creek stream system. Return 2002CW246, District Court, Water Diviflows from use of the subject water rights sion 1. Water rights to be used for augfrom in house and irrigation use will acmentation: Return flows from the use of crue to the South Platte River system via not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer Running Creek and those return flows will water and return flows and direct disbe sufficient to replace actual depletions charge of nontributary groundwater underwhile the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal lying the Subject Property as also deamount of nontributary groundwater as creed in Case No. 2002CW246. Statedecreed in Case No. 05CW133 to meet ment of plan for augmentation: The subpost-pumping augmentation requirements. ject Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater Further, Applicant prays that this Court may be used withdrawn and used through grant the application and for such other reup to four individual wells on Pike View lief as seems proper in the premises. (4 Farms 5 Minor Development for a 300 pages). year period. Each well will require approximately 0.75 acre-feet per year for in THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY house use (0.4 acre-feet per year), irrigaTHESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT tion of 5000 square-feet of home lawn and IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS garden (0.3 acre-feet per year), and stock CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICwatering of four large domestic animals (0.05 acre-feet per year). Applicants reATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND serve the right to amend these values OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS without having to amend the application or MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN republish the same. Sewage treatment for THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR in house use will be provided by a nonBE FOREVER BARRED. evaporative septic system and return flow from in house and irrigation use will be apYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any

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Editor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. April 19 9HEAltH FAir The Elizabeth Lions Club is coordinating the Elizabeth 9Health Fair, , APPLICATION UNDERfrom 7 a.m. to noon April 19 FOR at Elizabeth GROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NOT NONTRIBUTARY SOURCE AND FOR Middle School. Participants can register APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTAonline TION, at INwww.9healthfair.org/register. THE NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPDAWSON AQUIFER, ELBERT IfPER you register online,Property: bring your302-page COUNTY. Subject acres being Lots 1, 2, andwith 4, Pike Farms computer printout you toView the fair. Visit 5 Minor Development, generally located in www.9healthfair.org, contact Clayton the S1/2 of Section 10, T9S,Terry R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as shown on Atat 303-646-3772, or e-mail at clayton. tachment A hereto ("Subject Property"). Applicants DaissYou and Sitzmann are the terry@gmail.com. can also visit www. owners and Shook has an agreement to purchase the Subject to Property. No notice ElizabethLionsClub.org see the most is required pursuant to Section 37-92detailed and up-to-date information on theis 302(2), C.R.S. Upper Dawson aquifer

not nontributary as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), C.R.S. Estimated Amount: In Case No. 02CW246, the Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater underlying the Subject Property was decreed, except for 7.2 acre-feet per year which was reserved for use through exempt wells. This application requests that the 7.2 acre-feet previously reserved be decreed herein. Proposed Use Domestic, including inhouse use, commercial, irrigation, livestock watering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes. Description of plan for augmentation: Groundwater to be augmented: 3 acre-feet per year over a 300 year period of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater to be decreed herein or as decreed in Case No. 2002CW246, District Court, Water Division 1. Water rights to be used for augmentation: Return flows from the use of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer water and return flows and direct discharge of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property as also decreed in Case No. 2002CW246. Statement of plan for augmentation: The subject Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater may be used withdrawn and used through up to four individual wells on Pike View Farms 5 Minor Development for a 300 year period. Each well will require approximately 0.75 acre-feet per year for in house use (0.4 acre-feet per year), irrigation of 5000 square-feet of home lawn and garden (0.3 acre-feet per year), and stock watering of four large domestic animals (0.05 acre-feet per year). Applicants reserve the right to amend these values without having to amend the application or republish the same. Sewage treatment for in house use will be provided by a nonevaporative septic system and return flow from in house and irrigation use will be approximately 90% and 15% of that use, respectively. Water used for stock watering is considered to be 100% consumed. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90-137(9)(c), C.R.S. Applicants estimate that depletions occur to the Cherry Creek stream system. Return flows from use of the subject water rights from in house use through nonevaporative septic systems and from irrigation use, will accrue to the South Platte River system and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet augmentation requirements. Further, Applicant prays that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (6 pages).

Elizabeth 9Health Fair.

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Chamber of Commerce will have its business after hours, hosted by HeadsUp Colorado and the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce, is from 5-8 p.m. April 25, at Casey Jones Pavilion, Elizabeth.

April 26-27 HomE And garden show The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will have its 38th annual Pine Forest Antiques, Home Décor & Garden Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Public Noticeis $6, and Road, Monument. Admission DISTRICT COURT, proceeds benefit qualified nonprofit and WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO publicMARCH service organizations and public 2014 WATER RESUME

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THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MAY 2014 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No.: 927935 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO MARCH 2014 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of MARCH 2014 for each County affected. 14CW3042, Michael and Jacqueline Moore, 6099 Millbridge Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Bradford R. Benning, Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUTARY SOURCES AND FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE NONTRIBUTARY LOWER DAWSON, DENVER, ARAPAHOE AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AND THE NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON AQUIFERS, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Property Lot 3, Fox Ridge Minor Development, comprised of 9.7 acres and generally located in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 20, T7S, R64W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as shown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject Property"). Applicants are the owners of the Subject Property and no notice is required pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-302(2)(b).Source of Water Rights: The Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as described in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7), and the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and LaramieFox Hills aquifers are nontributary as described in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.5), Estimated Amounts: Upper Dawson: 2.7 acre-feet, Lower Dawson: 1.1 acre-feet, Denver: 4.3 acre-feet, Arapahoe: 4.4 acre-

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BrEAkFAst tHE Elbert Woman’s Club plans its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27, May 25 at the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall. Biscuits, gravy, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee/ tea and juice are served for $6/adults and $3/children under 12. The Hall is on Elbert Road between Highways 86 and 24, 11 miles south of Kiowa. Proceeds support the maintenance and renovation of the Hall, built in 1906.

strEEt FAir The sixth annual Kiowa Street Fair/Car Show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. If you enjoy unique shopping, car shows, learning about historic communities, watching your kids have fun, live music, mouthwatering BBQ or just socializing with old and new friends; this is the place to be. The Cowboy Up Rodeo and dance is in town , This Elbert thatAll at the too. is a County, weekend Colorado, of fun, fun, fun! close of business on the sixty-third day the election, more inbefore the amazing town ofthere Kiowa.were Therenot is still candidates for director than offices to be some to signcandidates up to be a vendor, or to filled,time including filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therereserve yourelection spot to show offheld your vehicle. fore, the to be on May 6, 2014 is hereby canceled pursuant For information contact Michelle or Kimtoatsection 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

mAy 21 THE WATER RIGHTSblood CLAIMED drive, BY Blood drivE Walmart THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY WATER 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 ANY p.m. May 21 insideRIGHTS the CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICBloodmobile, 2100 Legacy Elizabeth. ATED WITHIN THIS Circle, DIVISION AND

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Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of MARCH 2014 for each County affected.

14CW3042, Michael and Jacqueline Moore, 6099 Millbridge Avenue, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Bradford R. Benning, Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUTARY SOURCES AND FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE NONTRIBUTARY LOWER DAWSON, DENVER, ARAPAHOE AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AND THE NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON AQUIFERS, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Property Lot 3, Fox Ridge Minor Development, comprised of 9.7 acres and generally located in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 20, T7S, R64W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as shown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject Property"). Applicants are the owners of the Subject Property and no notice is required pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-302(2)(b).Source of Water Rights: The Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as described in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.7), and the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and LaramieFox Hills aquifers are nontributary as described in C.R.S. § 37-90-103(10.5), Estimated Amounts: Upper Dawson: 2.7 acre-feet, Lower Dawson: 1.1 acre-feet, Denver: 4.3 acre-feet, Arapahoe: 4.4 acrefeet, Laramie-Fox Hills: 2.5 acre-feet. Proposed Use: The water may be used, reused, successively used, leased, sold, or otherwise disposed of for the following beneficial purposes: domestic, industrial, commercial, fire protection, irrigation, livestock watering, recreational, fish and wildlife, and augmentation purposes. Said water will be produced for immediate application to said uses, both on and off the Subject Property, for storage and subsequent application to said uses, for exchange purposes, for replacement of depletions resulting from the use of water from other sources, and for augmentation purposes. Description of plan for augmentation: Groundwater to be augmented: All available Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater as requested herein. Water rights for augmentation: Return flows from the use of not nontributary and nontributary groundwater and direct discharge of nontributary ground water. Statement of plan for augmentation: The Upper Dawson aquifer water will be used for in-house use in one residence (0.4 acre-feet), irrigation of lawn, garden, and trees located anywhere on the Subject Property (1.75 acre-feet), stock watering of up to 4 large domestic animals (0.05 acre-feet), and storage and fire protection (0.5 acre-feet) through a new well or wells on the Subject Property. Applicant reserves the right to revise these uses and amounts without having to amend the application or republish the same. Sewage treatment for in-house use will be provided by a non-evaporative septic system and return flow from in-house and irrigation use will be approximately 90% and 15% of those uses, respectively. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-90137(9)(c.5). Depletions occur to the Running Creek stream system. Return flows accrue to the South Platte River stream systems via Running Creek, and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (6 pages).

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OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected: ThingsTheodore continues on Page 15 R. Antenucci 4-year term until May, 2018 Vacant 4-year term until May, 2018

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any Scott Marshall party who wishes to oppose an applica2-year term until May, 2016 tion, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, /s/ Lisa Johnson Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement Designated Election Official of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or Contact Person for the District: why it should be granted only in part or on Lisa Johnson To advertise your noticesNumber call 303-566-4100 certain conditions. Such Statement of public OpTelephone of the District: position must be filed by the last day of 303-987-0835 MAY 2014 (forms available on Address of the District: www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, office), and must be filed as an Original Lakewood, CO 80228 and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 each Statement of Opposition must also District Email: ljohnson@sdmsi.com be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or Legal Notice No.: 927930 certificate of such service of mailing shall First publication: April 17, 2014 be filed with the Water Clerk. Last publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Elbert County News Legal Notice No.: 927936 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Public Notice Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 1, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2014 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Theodore R. Antenucci 4-year term until May, 2018 Vacant 4-year term until May, 2018 Scott Marshall 2-year term until May, 2016 /s/ Lisa Johnson Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Lisa Johnson Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljohnson@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 927929 First publication: April 17, 2014 Last publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 2, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2014 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Theodore R. Antenucci 4-year term until May, 2018 Vacant 4-year term until May, 2018 Scott Marshall 2-year term until May, 2016 /s/ Lisa Johnson Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Lisa Johnson Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljohnson@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 927930 First publication: April 17, 2014 Last publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Elbert County News

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 3, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2014 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Theodore R. Antenucci 4-year term until May, 2018 Vacant 4-year term until May, 2018 Scott Marshall 2-year term until May, 2016 /s/ Lisa Johnson Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Lisa Johnson Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljohnson@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 927931 First publication: April 17, 2014 Last publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 4, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 6, 2014 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Theodore Antenucci 4-year term until May, 2018 Vacant 4-year term until May, 2018 Vacant 4-year term until May, 2018 Scott Marshall 2-year term until May, 2016 /s/ Lisa Johnson Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Lisa Johnson Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303-987-2032 District Email: ljohnson@sdmsi.com Legal Notice No.: 927932 First publication: April 17, 2014 Last publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: Elbert County News

When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify you. Reading your public notices is the best way to find out what is happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t read public notices, you never know what you might miss. Legal Notice No.: 927936 First Publication: April 17, 2014 Last Publication: April 17, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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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. APRIL 1, April 15: from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs

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.

APRIL 24: from Simla and Matheson to Limon

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.

DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se

LAWYERS AT the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have

APRIL 7, April 21: from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs APRIL 8: from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker APRIL 17: Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents

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.

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.

Elizabeth United Methodist Church Easter Worship on April 20th Church Worship: 8am and 9:30am 724 E. Kiowa Ave (Hwy 86) Elizabeth, CO

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