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Pair gets probation for cruelty to animals Second go-round with legal system for Elbert County residents

By Chris Michlewicz

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Brothers Pearce and Dawson Winsor battle with claymores at the Elizabeth Celtic Festival on July 20. Photos by Rick Gustafson

Celtic Festival fills Casey Jones Park Athletics, bagpipes, food and drink bring out crowds

By Rick Gustafson

Special to Colorado Community Media

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Whether from the 79th Highlander Band leading 26 Celtic clans in the Clan Parade or a lone piper in the woods competing in the solo piping contest, the call of bagpipes set the mood for the 5,000 visitors, artisans, athletes and clan members who filled Elizabeth’s Casey Jones Park over the weekend of July 19-20 for the 23rd Annual Elizabeth Celtic Festival.

The festival highlighted live-steel entertainment, athletic competitions ranging from Scottish heavy athletics to rugby, and Highland dance competitions along with food and drink fit for an Irish Chieftain or bonny Highland lass.

Alana Wolner, a principal organizer for the event, said that the festival is a family event underscoring the rich heritage and traditions of Celtic culture.

Competitions began early Saturday with a Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletes-sanctioned

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Two Elbert County residents were sentenced to five years of probation for two charges of second-degree cruelty to animals.

Christie O’Rourke, 56, and David St. Antoine, 60, reached a plea agreement in March and were sentenced July 21 by Elbert County Court Judge Jeffrey K. Holmes. They also must serve 90 days of in-home detention, pay a $1,000 fine each, and pay about $2,000 in restitution.

O’Rourke and St. Antoine were already on probation for similar offenses when deputies from the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office responded to their property in February 2013 on a report of a dead llama.

The deputies discovered more than 50 animals living in “horrendous, heart-breaking conditions,” 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler said. O’Rourke and St. Antoine told authorities they didn’t know how the llama died.

After inspecting the llama, “one of the officers saw a dog running with the lower half of a horse’s leg in its mouth,” the DA’s office said in a statement. The pair told law enforcement that the horse’s name was Roy and that he had died and been fed to the dogs.

Living horses at the property were skeletal and had no access to food or water. A goat was found with a gaping, untreated wound on its shoulder. Two dead kittens Animals continues on Page 7

LIST OF ANIMALS

Darla Landfair, right, and Carey Lowe-Curry perform a bobbin lace demonstration at the Elizabeth Celtic Festival on July 20.

Animals found on the property during the February 2013 inspection: eight horses, two miniature horses, two donkeys, 15 full-grown dogs, seven puppies, six full-grown cats, four kittens, two birds, one potbellied pig, numerous goats and numerous poultry.

Four miles of road to be paved Commissioners give OK to plan for County Road 29

By Rick Gustafson

Special to Colorado Community Media If all goes according to plan, the residents of the Outback Estates and Sun Country Meadows communities will be driving on paved roads by the end of the year.

The Elbert County commissioners approved funds for roadway improvements on approximately four miles of County Road 29 in northwestern Elbert County during their regular meeting July 23.

The improvements are likely to begin after Aug. 1 and are estimated to be completed

by December.

The plan includes surface water drainage improvements, tilling a cement mixture into subgrade soils, asphalt resurfacing, signage and striping.

“This is a very exciting project for us,”

County Manager Ed Ehmann told the commissioners. “The road is designed for a 20year life cycle.”

Initially four contractors expressed interest in the project, but when bids were read on July 10, only one qualified company, Asphalt Specialties, had submitted a bid.

Despite the lone bidder, Ehmann assured the commissioners that the bid was in line with cost estimates for the project, and the company was the same contractor that worked on County Road 194 and a half-mile of County Road 29 in 2013.

Residents in the area have been calling on the county to pave the road for years, even launching a community Facebook page in 2012, “Pave County Road 29 the WAY it is,” in support of immediate paving of the road despite the two 90-degree turns around Box Elder Creek.

Brenda Cunningham, an employee at Meadows Market and a frequent user of the four-mile stretch of County Road 29, was Road continues on Page 7

The Board of County Commissioners approved funds for roadway improvements on approximately four miles of County Road 29 in northwest Elbert County. Photo by Rick Gustafson

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Money, not magic, keeps libraries going I frequently run into people who think they know how libraries operate and what we do. But when I dig a little deeper, I realize that many do not understand how we are funded, and how we are governed. I have to admit, before I started working in libraries, I only had a vague understanding myself. Let me provide you here with Library Governance 101.

There are 114 library jurisdictions in Colorado: municipal libraries, which are a department of the city in which they reside (39 libraries); county libraries, which are a department of their county government (12 library systems); multijurisdictional libraries, such as a school and public library partnering together to provide library services (seven libraries); one school district library; and independent library districts, such as Elbert County Library District, which are legally separate government entities.

Library districts make up almost half of all library systems, with 55 districts total

in the state.

Colorado law has specific provisions for how library districts are funded and governed. A district is formed by a vote of the people it serves, a measure that was passed in 2000 here in Elbert County. At that time, our funding stream, a mill levy assessed on properties and paid through your annual property tax bill, was defined at 2.516 mills. For the average homeowner in Elbert County, that means you pay about $75 per year for library services.

The Elbert County Library District is governed by a five-member board of directors, which is selected through a review process conducted by the current seated board members and officially appointed by the county commissioners. This appointment is the only action the commissioners take on behalf of the district. The library board directs me, as the director, to provide library services throughout Elbert County, and they are responsible for fiscal and policy oversight.

Since the library district relies on property tax for 95 percent of its revenue, as your home value fluctuates, so does the amount of money we have to operate the libraries. With the downturn in home values in 2009 and the slow economic recovery we are experiencing now, the district has seen a significant impact on its budget in the past five years. Our revenue is down 14 percent, or almost $100,000 annually.

One of the most difficult decisions

we have to make as the staff and board of the libraries is what services we must eliminate in order to provide the best quality services we can on a shrinking budget. Over the past two years we have reduced hours at all of our locations and bought fewer materials to put on the shelves. We hope that our home values will make a nice recovery, but the board is also planning to ask the citizens to support a mill levy increase in 2015, the first such request we have made since we successfully became a district in 2000.

I hope that you will join me in supporting your libraries and the services we offer to all residents in Elbert County.

Kari May lives in Elizabeth and is the director of the Elbert County Library District. She can be contacted through the library at director@elbertcountylibrary. org. Visit the library at www.elbertcountylibrary.org.

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DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert

and Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.

DOUGLAS-ELBERT COUNTY Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

THE ELBERT County Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert

County Sheriffs Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriffs Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. Membership is open to anyone without a criminal record. It meets the last Monday of the month at the Elbert County Sheriffs Office at 7 p.m.

For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

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

LAWYERS AT the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation,

criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders.

Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a firstcome, first-served basis.

MYSTERY BOOK Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library.

The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary. org.

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 fourcounty 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. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appeciated.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

SATURDAY GENEALOGY Fun meets at the Elbert Public Library at 1 p.m. on the seocnd Saturday of each month. Beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts are invited to attend. The Elbert Public Library is in the Elbert School library at 24489 Main Street in Elbert. Call 303-648-3533 for more information.

SENIORS MEET in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information.

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Controversial governor stumps for Beauprez

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made no apologies for having previously called Colorado’s “quality of life” into question for its voter-approved marijuana legalization, during a July 23 visit here.

Not that anyone would have expected a “sorry, Coloradans” from the wellknown Republican and potential 2016 White House contender, who isn’t one to mince words.

“I’m not one of those guys who is going to change my opinion just because I’m standing in Colorado and go, ‘Well, what I really meant was …’” Christie told reporters inside Sam’s No. 3 Diner in downtown Denver. “No, I meant what I said.”

Christie was in Colorado to raise money for the Republican Governors Association and stopped by the diner to stump for fellow Republican Bob Beauprez, the former congressman who is seeking to unseat Gov. John Hickenlooper this fall.

Christie was joined by Beauprez at the diner, and he praised the former congressman for having “the right vision for the future of Colorado.”

But much of Christie’s availability with the press was spent responding to comments he made about Colorado’s pot laws earlier this year.

During a New Jersey radio show in April, Christie blasted the state for allowing recreational pot use and sales.

“See if you want to live in a major city in Colorado, where there’s head shops popping up on every corner and people flying into your airport just to come and get high,” Christie said in April. “To me, it’s just not the quality of life we want to have here in the state of New Jersey and there’s no tax revenue that’s worth it.”

Christie reiterated his position during his Denver visit, saying that legalizing pot “is the wrong thing to do from a societal perspective (and) from a governmental perspective.” “… I think that diminishes the quality of life in a state that legalizes an illegal drug, a drug that is still determined to

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to reporters during a visit to Sam’s No. 3 Diner in downtown Denver on July 31 as Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez looks on. Photo by Vic Vela be illegal by the federal government and most other states,” he said.

When he wasn’t answering questions about pot, Christie was heaping praise on Beauprez, who is making his second run in eight years for the governor’s mansion.

Christie said he was encouraged by recent polls that show a neck-and-neck race between Beauprez and Hickenlooper. He also said he wouldn’t be visiting Colorado in his capacity as chairman of the Republican Governors Association if he didn’t think Beauprez had a shot at winning.

“Listen, there’s nobody who is awake and alive here in Colorado who doesn’t believe that this is a winnable race,” Christie said. “The only people who don’t believe (that) are just absolute, flat-out partisans.”

Christie was asked about demograph-

ic problems that continue to afflict the Republican Party at the national level.

Those problems include consistent failures at winning over women and minority voters, making it increasingly difficult for the GOP to win in blue or purple states.

Christie reminded reporters that he is the governor of a Democratic stronghold and said that Republicans need to “campaign in places where we’re uncomfortable,” in order to win over a more diverse group of voters.

“The fact is, Bob’s not going to win this race by going to chamber of commerce lunches every week,” Christie said. “He needs to go every once in a while, but that’s not where he needs to spend his time. He needs to spend time in places

where Republicans typically don’t get the vote you’re talking about.”

Christie said Hickenlooper has made “fundamental errors” and “poor decisions” as Colorado’s governor. However, the New Jersey governor refused to cite specific examples of those decisions.

A Hickenlooper campaign spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment, but the Colorado Democratic Party blasted Christie’s visit.

“By bringing Chris Christie and his scandalous New Jersey politics to our state, it’s pretty clear that Both Ways Bob is still lost on the Colorado way,” said Colorado Democratic Party Chairman Rick Palacio, through a statement that was sent in advance of Christie’s trip.

“Instead of embracing Christie’s style of cronyism and corruption, Beauprez should denounce his visit the way Christie denounced Colorado’s way of life.”

Palacio was referring to a now-infamous bridge scandal in New Jersey, where one of Christie’s staffers and some of his political appointees are alleged to have been politically motivated in conspiring to create traffic gridlock in a New Jersey town.

Beauprez responded to criticism of Christie’s visit and the perceived baggage he brings as being “pure and utter nonsense.” Beauprez said Christie “took responsibility and took action” as the bridge scandal came to light.

But some outside the restaurant strongly disagree that Christie took the appropriate action during the bridge scandal and would have preferred that the governor stayed in New Jersey.

“To me, that just demonstrates the type of leadership that he would demonstrate as governor of Colorado and that’s not what we need,” said Amy RunyonHarms of the left-leaning ProgressNow Colorado, referring to Beauprez’s association with Christie.

Runyon-Harms was joined by a handful of others who protested Christie’s visit from outside the diner, but the New Jersey governor paid them no mind.

“By the way, I welcome them here … this is a much lower turnout of protesters than I normally get,” Christie said.

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Equestrian soars in show ring, life Castle Rock resident wins despite adversity

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Hillary Jean has faced her fair share of hurdles.

Striding triumphantly aboard her horse, “D’Amour,” the Castle Rock resident was crowned champion of the 3’3” Amateur Owner Hunter class at the Colorado Horse Park July 6. But veiled by the winning smile was a cloud of uncertainty.

Jean was scheduled for a PET scan the following day.

Doctors had discovered small masses in her kidney and lungs, and ordered further tests to determine whether they were cancerous. Jean had hoped that May would bring another triumph, one in the form of a declaration that she was five years cancer-free. Instead, the markers in her blood worried her oncologist.

Like she did after a bilateral mastectomy, four months of aggressive chemotherapy treatments and eight months of taking a drug to fight the disease in 2009, Jean pushed on. While awaiting her July 7 medical appointment, she managed to focus her energy on D’Amour, a loving and astute 8-year-old show jumper who recently graduated to greater heights.

The horse, whose name means “of love” in French, has been a reassuring and motivating force in her life.

“I felt that this horse was given to me from God,” she said. “He couldn’t have created a more perfect horse for me.”

May did, in fact, bring a victory for the pair. Jean stopped by a competition in Texas on the way back from her second home in Florida, and she and D’Amour trotted away with the trophy. Having ridden at the Colorado Horse Park, an equestrian event venue south of Parker, for much of the last 13 years, Jean wanted to make sure she was ready for the challenge. D’Amour delivered a near-flawless performance July 6.

Castle Rock resident Hillary Jean and her horse, D’Amour, soar over an obstacle en route to a win at the Colorado Horse Park July 6. Photo by AnLi Kelly-Durham Days later, she got more good news.

The mass in her kidney, which her doctor feared could indicate a resurgence of her breast cancer, was found to be a cyst.

Jean also dug into research that said the elevated markers during her blood test could have been linked to the cyst. Her oncologist is monitoring the tiny spots in her lungs, which are too small to biopsy.

The timing of her return to the podium was serendipitous, much like her introduction to D’Amour, who came into her life weeks before her cancer diagnosis.

The horse was a gift from her husband, Mike, who has been a “rock of support” throughout Jean’s illness. Knowing that

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In turn, Jean gave her last horse, “Spoken For,” to a teen girl who wouldn’t have otherwise been able to afford one of his caliber. That duo has since captured plenty of attention, nabbing wins left and right. The horse’s trainer, a friend of Jean’s, is going through a difficult time, as her father is going through cancer treatment. Jean can attest that Spoken For is an ideal companion.

“He is a special, affectionate horse,” she said. “He knows when you’re having a hard time in life.”

With her recent scare behind her, Jean has taken full advantage of the oppor-

tunity to continue doing what she loves.

Instead of putting her career as an equestrian on indefinite hold, she followed up her win with a second-place finish at the horse park July 13.

“I’m just so grateful,” she said. “I have a whole new appreciation to be able to compete.”

Jean is chasing points to qualify for the 2015 Devon Horse Show in Pennsylvania, where she grew up. Her grandfather served as the event’s veterinarian for years, and competing there would be an emotional completion to her rise back up the ranks. Either way, having the chance to ride seems to bring a winning smile to Jean’s face.

“If I get to Devon, I’ll be happy,” she said. “If not, I’m happy to have my health.”

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Fracking supporters salute court ruling Judge says health concerns

don’t override state’s interest

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A recent court decision on hydraulic fracturing is leaving supporters of the big-money drilling practice hopeful that the momentum of the contentious debate is now in their favor.

A Boulder County District Court judge on July 24 struck down Longmont’s ban on fracking, which voters there put in place during the 2012 election.

“While the Court appreciates the Longmont citizens’ sincerely-held beliefs about risks to their health and safety, the Court does not find this is sufficient to completely devalue the State’s interest,” District Judge D.D. Mallard wrote in her ruling.

Mallard determined that Longmont’s fracking ban conflicts with state rules and limits Colorado’s interest in developing oil and gas opportunities.

The judge stayed her decision, pending appeal. The City of Longmont plans to appeal the ruling on its ban on fracking, a process by which water and chemicals are blasted deep underground to free up trapped oil and gas.

Supporters of the multibillion-dollar fracking industry point to the ruling — and a recent narrow rejection by Loveland voters to implement a moratorium on fracking — as evidence of momentum.

“I think that it’s a good start,” said state Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch.

McNulty is a fracking supporter who is behind a ballot initiative that would prohibit communities that ban fracking from receiving revenues that are collected from those that welcome the practice.

“There’s going to be a lot of legal maneuvering ...

If they appeal, then we’ll head down that road. If they don’t, we have a very good precedent in place,” McNulty said.

Fracking has developed into one of the more polar-

izing and complicated issues in the state. Supporters of the practice point to job creation and the $30 billion that is pumped into the state through drilling.

Opponents have serious concerns that fracking could impact public health and the environment.

Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper recently called off efforts to reach a legislative compromise on fracking issues. The effort was undertaken in hopes that lawmakers could craft legislation that would prevent fracking ballot initiatives from moving forward.

In addition to pro-fracking measures like the one McNulty is supporting, anti-fracking initiatives could end up being on the ballot this November. They include efforts to allow communities greater control over drilling — a measure dubbed the “Environmental Bill of Rights” — and a measure that would require wells to be placed at least 2,000 feet from occupied dwellings. That effort that would essentially ban fracking in Colorado, oil and gas industry supporters claim.

Hickenlooper and the oil and gas industry oppose the ballot initiatives, which are being financially driven

by U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Boulder Democrat who has big support from those who are against fracking.

A Polis spokesman declined to comment on the court’s ruling.

Bruce Baizel of the Earthworks Energy Program, a group that supported the Longmont ban, expressed optimism, in spite of the court’s ruling.

“This decision means two things,” said Baizel. “The judge has invited us to seek the change we need either through the higher courts or the legislature. We fully intend to pursue the former on appeal while the latter underscores the need for the citizens of Colorado to get out and support the Environmental Bill of Rights ballot measure this fall.”

But Karen Crummy, a spokeswoman for Protect Colorado, a pro-fracking group, said the judge’s decision should prove to anti-fracking advocates like Polis that the fracking facts are not on their side.

“Perhaps now Congressman Polis will listen to elected officials in both political parties and the business and community groups who have asked him to withdraw his arbitrary and irresponsible ballot initiatives,”

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Don’t miss out on second chances In casual golf outings when we shank our first shot into the lake and reach back into our bag for another ball to tee it up one more time, we call that shot a mulligan. And many times that second ball is just as bad as the first; however, there are those times when that mulligan works out extremely well and puts us safely back in play.

Many successful salespeople and thriving businesses have learned a long time ago that when a prospective customer says “no” to the offering or proposal, that “no” is only “no” for now, it is not a “no” forever. Early in my own selling career, I was told “no” by a prospect 12 times before they finally agreed to see me one more time where that “no” finally turned into a “yes” as I made the sale. That is an extreme example, and as many of you who are in sales or in business have learned, if we do not take that second shot, “no” will always be “no.”

We can all probably think of a time where we let some words fly from our mouths without any filter or thought for what we were about to say or how we would say it. Now most people might think that there is absolutely no chance for a verbal mulligan, but how many relationships and friendships have been saved through heartfelt, apologetic, or encouraging and loving words? If we

never take the time to seek that second chance, we will never have the opportunity to repair the relationships that matter most in our lives.

Have you ever given someone a second chance? Have you yourself ever needed a second chance? My guess would be that the answer to both questions would be yes.

It’s what we do with those second chances that really matters. Typically, successful second chances include extra effort in thought and preparation.

The mulligans in our lives have a much greater likelihood of reaching the green when we take the time to understand where things went wrong in the first place. Once we recognize the error, large or small, in our technique, tactics, or spoken words, we can adjust accordingly and are well on our way to success and happiness.

Now in professional golf, we all know there is no such thing as a mulligan. The professional golfer knows that if a mistake is made, he or she will pay the price through additional strokes. In life, we are penalized with missed opportunities if we say the wrong things or take wayward steps. However, in most cases we do have an opportunity to make things right as we capitalize on our second chances.

Now maybe my example of being rejected 12 times before finally making that sale is an extreme case. However, in sales just as in life, we need to recognize the importance of resilience and maintaining a positive attitude of perseverance. “No” today does not mean “no” tomorrow, and a harsh word spoken today does not mean it could not be forgiven tomorrow.

How about you, are there situations or opportunities in your life where you could use a second chance or take a mulligan right about now? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail. com. And when we make the most of our second chances, 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.

Negative campaigning is positively correct Does negative political campaigning affect me? No, not at all. My opinions about politics and politicians “can’t get no worse.”

Negative campaigning makes me lose faith and trust and interest in the nominees. It makes me wonder who is telling the truth, because accusations are made and candidates brag about things they may or may not have done or said.

Some candidates flip-flop depending upon which way the wind is blowing.

Some candidates will say almost anything to get elected or re-elected.

“I am in favor of gun control, unless it would be beneficial if I weren’t in favor of gun control.”

My favorite tactic appeared in Kwame Kilpatrick’s re-election campaign for mayor of Detroit, when his consultant made comparisons between the negativity aimed at Kilpatrick by local journalists and black lynchings in the South, complete with graphic images.

Detroiters, who can be dim bulbs when it comes to politicians, re-elected Kilpatrick. Oh, he is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence.

Rod Blagojevich, the former gover-

nor of Illinois, is right here in Colorado.

He reported to begin serving a 14-year prison term at the Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood, in 2011. They may have moved him, I don’t know.

There have been other politicians who have gotten their hands dirty: former Connecticut Republican Gov. John G. Rowland, former North Carolina Democratic Rep. Frank Ballance, former California Republican Rep. Duke Cunningham, former Alabama Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman, former Illinois Republican Gov. George H. Ryan and former Illinois Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Former, former, former.

Remember Idaho Sen. Larry Craig?

“Lewd conduct” in a public restroom.

Of course we were all amused by Mark Sanford’s behavior. The former governor of South Carolina disappeared for a few days and later said he was “hiking on the Appalachian Trail.” I have heard the sex act called many things, but that was a new one on me.

Down in South Carolina it didn’t seem to matter that he had lied to everyone.

He is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

I saw Marion Barry giving an interview recently, showing off and talking up his accomplishments in Washington, D.C., and promoting his new book, “Mayor For Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.” Barry was re-elected to a fourth term despite years of political corruption and even a prison stint.

No list would be complete without the Watergate boys, and even Chappaquiddick Ted Kennedy.

I was never very fond of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. But they must have liked the family enough to elect his son, Richard M. Daley, as mayor, because they re-elected him five times.

So, no, negative campaigning and Marshall continues on Page 7

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were found in bags in a freezer, and a puppy and a kitten that appeared sick and dehydrated had to be immediately removed for treatment.

Law enforcement was familiar with O’Rourke and St. Antoine. The Colorado Humane Society, Denver Dumb Friends League, Colorado Department of Agriculture and the sheriff’s office seized several malnourished horses from the property in 2011. The pair pleaded guilty in November 2012 to misdemeanor charges “for the same type of inaction,” said Deputy District Attorney Justie Dee Coyne, and were barred from acquiring more animals. They violated their probation by acquiring seven new puppies.

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Heavy Athletics Competition, seven strength events open to men and women testing competitors’ strength and technique.

A precursor to many of the individual field competitions held in modern track and field, Highland games pioneered events such as the shot put and the hammer throw, which some legends date as far back as the Tailteann games held in Tara, Ireland, in 1829 B.C. In Scotland, games were a way for clans to demonstrate strength to each other without going to war and later to train with alternatives to the weapons banned by the English.

The Highland Games wrapped up with the most iconic of events, the caber toss.

Competitors lift a 20-foot caber (Gaelic for wooden beam) and stabilize it before tossing it end over end. The straightest toss receives the highest score.

In addition to Scottish athletics, veteran ruggers from along the Front Range took the pitch for old-boys rugby on both days. Though originating at Rugby School in Warwickshire, England, in 1823, rugby has been enthusiastically folded into the fabric of Irish, Scottish and Welsh cultures. Rugby is a sport that has a loyal following, with ruggers graduating to oldboy status after reaching age 35.

“The average age out there is about

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happy when she learned the road would be paved by the end of the year.

“They’re out there grading that road all the time, but the first big storm that moves through, whoosh, it’s full of washboards again,” she said. “It’ll save me a lot of money on my car.”

In the past year, Cunningham replaced a rear axle and a strut on her pickup, which she partially attributes to the condition of the road.

County Road 29 is not the only road in Elbert County in need of attention.

In 2008, the West Elbert County Transportation Master Plan identified 138 miles of roads with increased traffic that strains the county’s ability to maintain them. Currently 12 of those 138 miles have been paved, but with a price tag of just under $1 million per mile, it may be a while before the county can afford to pave all the roads identified for improvement.

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negative behavior doesn’t affect my opinion about politicians and politics.

It’s as low as it can possibly be.

They are all wearing pencil-thin mustaches, selling used cars, inflating their achievements, denigrating the hell out of their opponents, “believing in America,” and have plans to turn this thing around.

Each and every one of them gives me the creeps, although I guess I might ease up on Lincoln.

JFK had charisma, and a mistress around every corner.

But I was thinking about something the other day. I might have 20 to 30

The charges the two were sentenced for are Class 6 felonies, but Coyne said “jail in these types of cases is rare.” The pair had no prior felonies, and there was an absence of affirmative abuse or malicious intent, she said.

Furthermore, St. Antoine is in poor physical health. Coyne said the 18th Judicial District’s main priority was to get the pair mental health treatment.

There are small animals still on the property, but it has been routinely inspected and the animals are “improving in health,” Coyne said.

For the next 18 months to five years, O’Rourke and St. Antoine are prohibited from having more than three dogs, three cats and six birds. They must comply with those limitations within 21 days and spay and neuter all remaining animals.

Coyne said O’Rourke and St. Antoine will be monitored and cautioned that any future slip-up could result in “significant” jail time.

55,” said veteran rugger Randy Licht at the July 20 match between the Colorado Ol’ Pokes and the Denver Barbarian Old Boys. “I’m one of the younger guys, and I’ll be 56 next month.”

The old-boys game is played using the same rules the professionals use, with the exception of unlimited substitutions.

For those with interests other than athletics or live sword-fighting displays, the festival offered cooking demonstrations, performances at the Children’s Glenn, and a Living History Village where visitors could try their hand at making bobbin lace, blacksmithing and leather working.

The Elizabeth Celtic Festival began as part of the Elbert County Fair in Kiowa in 1993. Two years later it was held as a separate event, and in 2006 the festival moved to the shade of Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth. Each year the festival continues to expand and was recently voted the Best Event in Elbert County for 2014 by the readers of Colorado Community Media, publisher of the Elbert County News.

A highlight of the weekend for Wolner is carrying on the tradition of the Clan Gathering. Held on the first night when the pitches have been cleared and the heavy iron put away, the participating clans come together to tell favorite stories and family histories, or just update each other on current events.

“It’s a great celebration of family and history,” Wolner said. “Afterward we roast marshmallows, adding our own American twist to the tradition.”

The 2008 Master Plan does acknowledge the county’s financial struggles, stating that “Elbert County’s ability to construct new roads or make improvements to existing roads is severely fiscally constrained.”

The County Road 29 paving project is funded in part by a $983,000 Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant along with a $2.5 million match from Elbert County’s sales and use revenue. The county had hoped to begin work on the project in 2013, but did not have enough matching funds to be eligible for a DOLA grant.

DOLA brands itself as the “Face of State Government,” and assists local governments with subject matter experts and funding for community development such as transportation infrastructure, emergency response agencies, rural health-care programs, water and sewer systems and rural economic development efforts.

Elbert County has received $3.5 million in grants for road improvements over the past few years.

things on my mind at any given time.

President Obama has to have 20,000 to 30,000 things on his mind at any given time. Everyone wants something.

Everyone wants something to be different. Every small business owner, minority, gun advocate, gun-control advocate, pro-lifer, abortion-rights advocate, religious nut, immigration-control zealot, pregnancy-discrimination opponent, you name it.

It all reminds me of that program “Dirty Jobs.” Politicians have to do them for us. I have no interest in their jobs, but that’s no reason why I can’t complain about them. Or is it?

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

A malnourished miniature horse was one of several ill animals found on property owned by David St. Antoine and Christie O’Rourke in Elbert County in February 2013. The couple received five years of probation. Courtesy photo

Lynn Quire displays her skills in the solo bagpipe competition at the Elizabeth Celtic Festival on July 20. Photo by Rick Gustafson

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At fair, it’s a family affair

Olivia Barden, 14, holds Lilly, a 5-year-old Sheltie. The two competed at the Elbert County Fair over the weekend and advanced to competition at the State Fair. Photos by Rick Gustafson

Teenage dog trainer continues a 4H legacy

By Rick Gustafson

Special to Colorado Community Media The Barden family arrives at the Elbert County Fairgrounds’ steel-framed ag building before 8 a.m. July 25, setting up folding camp chairs and fashioning a makeshift temporary kennel out of a multi-paneled, freestanding pet gate.

With Lilly sprawled on her beige dog bed and the white, three-ring record book chronicling the past year of her care, training and goals submitted for judging, there was not much for either her or her handler to do but wait for organizers to ready the ring for the first of 2,274 4-H events at the 80th Elbert County Fair.

Lilly does not live up to the hyperactive reputation of a typical Sheltie. At 5 years old, she is calm, does not suffer shyness around strangers, and like many of her fellow competitors, she is a family pet or ranch dog recruited into service as a yearlong 4-H project.

Her owner, trainer and best friend is 14-year-old Olivia Barden. Olivia, slated to begin high school at Legend in Parker this fall, is carrying on a 4-H family legacy spanning three generations. Her grandfather, who was on hand to watch her compete, was an extension agent in Lamar, so it is not surprising that Olivia’s mother, now an engineer, grew up cultivating her own 4-H traditions.

Olivia and Lilly’s objective for the weekend is to receive, at minimum, a qualifying score in three canine events: obedience, rally obedience, and showmanship that will advance them to the Colorado State Fair in late August; their hope is to take home the overall Grand Champion ribbon. But things are running a little behind schedule, and Olivia and Lilly are scheduled to go last, so they wait.

The 4-H program derives its name from the pledge taken by its members, “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my

club, my community, my country, and my world.”

Developed at the end of the 19th century as an educational outreach from the USDA and later from researchers at landgrant universities, 4-H was created to educate members of farming communities, encouraging them to embrace and adopt modern agricultural practices. The researchers found by engaging the youths in these communities and having them perform experiments, they were more willing to adopt them.

Today, 4-H promotes community service, leadership and overall youth development in 90,000 clubs with more than 6.5 million members nationwide. The organization boasts that “its members are four times more likely to make contributions to their communities, two times more likely to be civically active and two times more likely to participate in science, engineering and computer technology programs during out-of-school time.”

Locally, the county fair is the capstone for 352 Elbert County 4-H’ers, like Olivia, who have dedicated a year in preparation for events ranging from shooting sports such as archery to sewing competitions and animal entries ranging from rabbits to market beef.

Over the years, the number of students enrolling in 4-H statewide has declined.

Shelia Kelly, extension director and agent for 4-H Youth Development at the extension office in Kiowa, attributes two factors contributing to the decline: a sluggish economy and a focus on quality recruiting rather than quantity.

Olivia Barden and Lilly represent the changing face of 4-H as demographics in Elbert County change from a traditionally rural agricultural community to an increasingly urban environment, especially in the western end of the county.

According to Kelly, these changes are resulting in a significant increase in entrants for smaller animals such as dogs and especially rabbits in place of large stock animals, because they are cheaper to raise and more practical to care for in residential neighborhoods.

Once the ribbons have been have been awarded, there are plenty of reasons for

Dogs and their trainers competed for a variety of awards at the Elbert County Fair.

4-H competitors to stick around after or the public to visit the fairgrounds in Kiowa through Aug. 3.

“The fair is put on by county government as a celebration for the county,” Kelly said. emphasizing the safe environment.

“You can bring your kids and let them run around.”

In addition to the 4-H events, more than 123 Elbert County residents have entered into Open Class General Exhibits to display their skills in arts and crafts or demonstrate their culinary abilities. In ad-

dition to these friendly contests, draws to the fairgrounds over the weekend are the Big Time Bucking Horse Futurity, a ranch rodeo and 4-H Family Fair Dance.

Olivia finally walks Lilly into the competition ring at 11:35 a.m. and goes to work, healing her on and off leash, commanding her around and over obstacles.

Over two days, the two of them compete in three canine events, scoring a total of 573.5 points out a possible 600, advancing to the State Fair as the Elbert County 4-H Dog Obedience Grand Champions.

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ALIGN YOURSELF In Nature VOLUNTEER REGISTERED yoga teachers will lead late summer yoga sessions in Castlewood Canyon State Park. Meet at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater for 75 minutes of luxurious breathe and movement. You can’t beat the setting!! Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and plenty of water. A suggested $10 donation will benefit the Friends of Castlewood Canyon (http://castlewoodfriends.org). E-mail YogaCastlewoodCanyon@gmail.com.

Sessions are at 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday in August and September.

THINGS TO DO

Event is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2.

PINERY ART Show THE 13TH annual Pinery art show will feature photography, water colors, jewelry, mixed media and much more. It is a juried show open to all area artists. The one-day show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Lakeshore Park in the Pinery, at the corners of Lakeshore Drive and Thunderhill Road, Parker. Free. Contact 303-841-8572 or www.pinery.org.

CASTLEWOOD DAM Day COME JOIN us as we commemorate the anniversary of the failure of Castlewood Dam. There will be a number of activities for all ages. Join the fun and enjoy a day filled with Castlewood Canyon history. Event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the visitor center and event facility shelters.

LEGEND OF Agriculture Dinner

ROYALTY BRUNCH

CALF WILL celebrate Larry Carnahan, 2014 Legend of Agriculture honoree, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Douglas County Events Center. Carnahan is a lifelong Colorado resident and was integral in the creation of the Douglas County 4-H Foundation and CALF. His family has been in the cattle business in Colorado since 1862. For information, or to make reservations, go to http://thecalf.org/legend-of-agriculture.html.

THE 80TH Elbert County Fair is inviting former fair queens and princesses to its Royalty Brunch on Sunday, Aug. 3.

The very first Elbert County Fair Queen joined us last year. If you held either title or know someone who did, call Mary Louise Jacobson at 720-289-0104.

PACE PRESENTS Classic Broadway Musical PACE CENTER presents “Guys and Dolls,” a co-production by Parker Theatre Productions and the Town of Parker. Professional and amateur talent will sing and dance their way through the classic Broadway musical Aug. 1-3. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2; and 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. Go to http://pacecenteronline.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=222 for tickets and information.

EAGLE SCOUT Project means monuments EAGLE SCOUT candidate Christopher Kelly, with fellow scouts of Troop 148 of the Denver Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is erecting two monuments on the grounds of the Elbert County Court House. One project includes four 4-by-4foot panels relating the history of the territory that became Elbert County from prehistoric times to the recent past. The other is a 7-foot tall monument paying tribute to Elbert County veterans of U.S. military service. It will be constructed, in part, of stones collected from historic forts in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. The monuments will be dedicated in a public ceremony in front of the court house at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. The dedication activities are taking place during the week of the Elbert County Fair.

NATURAL CLAY Pottery NATIVE PEOPLES used the clay deposits found here at Castlewood Canyon to make many useful items, including pots and bowls. Join Park Interpreter Warren Coker for this hike to the clay deposits and make some basic pottery on the banks of Cherry Creek. Bring water, sunscreen, and shoes that can get wet. Meet at the Falls Parking Lot on the west side of the park.

camp. Contact 303-520-5468 or email mzoesch@esdk12.org or bmartinez@esdk12.org for a registration form.

EARLY EASTERN Migration Program PARKER GENEALOGICAL Society welcomes Diane Barbour, PLCGS, president of the Broomfield Genealogical Society and vice president of the Boulder Genealogical Society. Program on “Early Eastern Migration: The Road to Expansion and First Roads East of the Appalation Mountains” is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Stroh Ranch Fire Station, 19310 Stroh Road.

ELBERT DAY Festival THE ELBERT Day Festival, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, will feature a country breakfast, pancake race, art booths, craft/food vendors, live music by Barry Ward and Carlos Washington. A parade and old time games for all ages included.

Antique cars, petting zoo, pony rides, roping, 5K race. Call 303648-3611 or email elberttowncommittee@gmail.com.

TRIBUTE TO Vietnam Veterans

their choice, at our Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Learn more about the park and have the opportunity to ask our Rangers any questions you may have about the park. Meet at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater off of the Lake Gulch Trail. Next talk is at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Call 303-688-5242.

A TRIBUTE to Vietnam Veterans will take place Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa. Joseph DiLeonardo, a Vietnam veteran is the organizer, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10649 will act as co-host. Doors open at 11 a.m. and vets are encouraged to bring memorabilia that can be displayed on tables at the exhibit hall. The VFW will serve food by donation at 11:30 a.m., and the formal presentations commence at 1 p.m. DiLeonardo, author of “Vietnam War Defining Moment for America” will give a presentation, followed by other Vietnam veterans addressing the audience and sharing their experiences in the War and when they returned home. They will also share their observations and opinions about America forty years later. A petition to support Senate Bill 409 to make March 29 an annual day of remembrance for Vietnam Vets, will be circulated for signatures at this event. Any Vietnam veterans interested in speaking at this event should contact Joseph DiLeonardo at amlion68@hotmail.com. Any questions should also be directed to DiLeonardo at 303-6463740 or amlion68@hotmail.com.

OUTBACK EXPRESS August Schedule

ONGOING CLUBS

THE OUTBACK Express, a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments, will take passengers from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on Aug. 4 and Aug. 18; from Simla and Matheson to Limon on Aug. 28; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on Aug. 5 and Aug. 19; and from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on Aug. 12. Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents may ride on Aug. 14.

Reservations are appreciated; call Kay Campbell, 719- 5414275, or the ECCOG office, 800-825-0208. Visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com.

DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-5206088 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.

SNAKES ALIVE in Castlewood WISH TO know more about snakes? Join Park Ranger Lisa Naughton for a fun and exciting introduction to snakes. Come and meet our resident bull snakes, Sid and Nancy, and watch them eat their weekly meal. Program is from 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 3, in the visitor center. Call 303-688-5242.

CASTLEWOOD CANYON Ranger Talk JOIN OUR Park Rangers for a weekly presentation, topic of

CARDINAL FOOTBALL Camp LEARN THE game of football at the 14th annual Cardinal football camp. Players in grades 9-12 participate Monday to Thursday, Aug. 4-7. Elizabeth High School football staff and senior players will run the camp. This is a non-contact

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

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

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

LAWYERS AT the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

MYSTERY BOOK Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings.

Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org.

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.

To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appeciated.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets from 10-11 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

SATURDAY GENEALOGY Fun meets at the Elbert Public Library at 1 p.m. on the seocnd Saturday of each month. Beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts are invited to attend. The Elbert Public Library is in the Elbert School library at 24489 Main Street in Elbert. Call 303-648-3533 for more information.

SENIORS MEET in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information.

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 28, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your honesty is, as always, admirable. But you might want to be more tactful in discussing a sensitive issue with a family member. Remember: You can give advice without giving offense.

TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) An unexpected workplace snag should be handled quickly and efficiently so that it leaves you time for family get-togethers. Also, you might soon get that long-sought apology.

GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Aspects favor family matters, especially where children might be involved.

Spending time with loved ones helps restore some much-needed balance to your typically busy schedule.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) That seemingly clear-cut agreement might not be quite so straightforward after all. Recheck for language that could make you liable for hidden costs and other unpleasant surprises.

LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Careful, Kitty. Better to deal with someone with proven reliability than with a big talker who promises much but can’t confirm that he or she will deliver. Your social life really zings this weekend.

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10 Elbert County News

SPORTS

July 31, 2014

Tommy Johnson Jr. waits his turn at the starting line for the July 18 top fuel funny car qualifying run at the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Johnson drove the car from a standing start to almost 300 miles an hour in the quarter mile run as he qualified sixth in the 16-car, single-elimination finals competition held July 20. Photos by Tom Munds

Serious speed for funny car racer Former Littleton resident returns to drag racing tour competition

By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Tommy Johnson Jr. smiled as he talked about his return as a full-time driver of a top fuel funny car.

“I drove part time for about five years as a result of a lack of sponsorship,” the former Littleton-area resident said. “This year, I am excited to be driving full time again” Johnson was at Bandimere Speedway July 18-20 to drive the “Make A Wish” top fuel funny car at the Mile High National Drag Race, the 14th race on the National Hot Rod Association drag racing schedule.

He said the season is going pretty well with one event win and one runner-up finish. He paused and added that the team has also experienced three engine explosions this year but said that is all part of driving top fuel funny cars.

“We hope to continue to jell as a team here at Bandimere Speedway,” Johnson said about the Mile High Nationals. “Coming to Bandimere is a lot of fun for me. I have raced here often in my career and I have become very good friends with the Bandimere family.

I also lived in the area for a while and have a ton of friends in this area. I really liked living here in Colorado but this location doesn’t work well with the NHRA tour schedule.”

Johnson drives a top fuel funny car. The car is powered by a 10,000-horsepower engine. The funny cars launch off the starting line and hit speeds of 100 mph in less than a second. A drag race is a quarter-mile long and a top fuel funny car covers the distance is just over four seconds and crosses the finish line at more than 300 mph.

“It took a little time to get back into the groove of driving full time,” the veteran driver said. “Top fuel funny cars are squirrely, don’t want to go straight and it’s the driver’s job to keep the car in the groove in order to make the quickest possible run.”

He said it took a little while to once again develop the ability to keep ahead of the car mentally so his thought process moves faster than the car accelerates.

Johnson noted his team is different because usually the sponsor’s name is prominent on the side of the car but the team is independently sponsored and the space on the

Top fuel funny car driver Tommy Johnson Jr. signs an autograph for Colton Johnson who visited the driver July 18 at the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Johnson, a former area resident returned to full-time driving this year as a driver with the Make A Wish Foundation team. car is donated to Make A Wish Foundation.

“Our car sponsor is Terry Chandler who wanted to give something back to the community so made this the Make A Wish car to raise awareness of the foundation and all they do,” he said. “We usually have six to 10 Make A Wish kids visit us at the track at each race. It is great to see the kids and their parents have a day to relax and have fun. I have been surprised by the fact that, at every race, I’ll have 15 or 20 people stop by the pits and tell me how Make A Wish has touched their lives.”

Johnson, who now lives in Indiana, has been drag racing since the early 1990s. He has wins in sportsman and alcohol funny car before he got his first win a professional in 1993.

He drove top fuel dragsters until the late 1990s. In 1999, he won his first race in a top fuel funny car. He is one of 15 drivers in NHRA history to win races driving a top fuel dragster and a top fuel funny car.

At 46, he said he feels he can continue to race for at least the next 10 years. He said he is encouraged by the fact John Force, a 14-time top fuel funny car champion, is 65 and still

Driver Tommy Johnson Jr. does a burnout in the Make A Wish top fuel funny car on July 18 for the first of four qualifying runs at the Mile High National Drag Races at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. winning race.

“Driving a top fuel funny car isn’t tremendously demanding physically,” he said.

“Because of the fact you are subject to seven times the normal force of gravity off the starting line does beat up a bit in your back and neck. But that shouldn’t be a problem is you keep yourself physically fit.”

Johnson said he feels the team is hitting full stride and it is his hope to be with the

team for quite a few years.

The Make A Wish team did pretty well in qualifying as they were sixth on the 16-car, single-elimination race bracket for the July 20 race finals. However, apparently there were some difficulties as Johnson lost the firstround race with Jack Beckman.

The team has since packed up and headed to Sonoma, Calif., in their bid to win another race and move up in the points standings.

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July 31, 2014

Stand offers cool way to cool down Shaved ice draws visitors from pool, ball diamonds

By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz @coloradocommunitymedia.com Everyone could use a treat to beat the summer heat.

Late July typically brings the warmest temperatures, and as the people of Parker seek ways to cool off, they’re finding that a quick stop by Pure Bliss Shaved Ice is among the best solutions.

As satisfying as a dip in the pool or a seat near an air conditioner, a cup of flavored shaved ice quenches thirst and evokes childhood memories.

The latter surely applies to Pure Bliss owner Emily Smith, whose aunt and uncle owned a shaved ice stand in Idaho when she was growing up.

Her older cousins worked the stand at a park and earned enough money to fund their college educations. Smith was fascinated, and vowed to one day open a stand of her own.

After fighting through the red tape that comes with opening a business, her dream came true last year, when she set up shop at Challenger Park. She and a few teen employees developed a booming business during youth sports games, but the park’s concession stand reopened this year, forcing Pure Bliss to

find a new location.

Smith found a symbiotic relationship with Grace Baptist Church and planted the Pure Bliss hut in its parking lot northeast of South Parker Road and Mainstreet, next to O’Brien Park.

“We’re hoping to be in this location for several years and have it become a spot where people know where we are,” said Smith, who signed a three-year lease with Grace Baptist.

Pure Bliss has steadily built a following since opening for the summer in late June.

Parched visitors at H2O’Brien pool or the nearby baseball fields have found their way to the stand, ordering shaved ice of all flavors, from kiwi to cotton candy to black raspberry to root beer and everything in between. When PUBLIC NOTICE it comes to preferences, the older crowd norCHILD FIND flavors like cherry. mally steers toward classic East Central BOCES and/or its member districts gravitate would like to locate all 0 through The kids, however, toward more 21 year olds, who may have a disability. unique flavors, like bubblegum, pink lemon The Colorado Department of of Education sour and “tiger’s maintains blood,” a concoction raspa comprehensive child identificconsistent with Part B of berry, strawberryation andsystem coconut.

IDEA and ensures that each Local EduSmith, it turns out,Agency recently sugar from cation (LEA),cut in collaboration with variety of community resources, asher diet and eatsasumes plain ice theshaved leadership rolethroughout in establishing and maintaining a process in their comthe day. munity for the purpose of locating, identifyFor anyone who asks, she makes it a point ing and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, who may have a disability and may to differentiate shaved from snow cones, be eligibleice for services and supports under Part Cor or special education traditionally a festival theme park services snack under Part B of IDEA. composed of “little ice rocks that don’t soak Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns up flavoring.” should be directed to the following: • (Cheyenne Wells and During downKitCheyenne time in County the “super cozy and Carson Schools) • Lincoln County (Genoa-Hugo School) comfortable” shack her husband built, Smith • Yuma County (Idalia & Liberty Schools) works on collage• art and catches up on email.

Kit Carson County (Bethune, Stratton,

Arriba-Flagler & Hi-Plains Schools) • Arapahoe County (Byers, Deer Trail, Strasburg & Bennett Schools) • Washington County (Arickaree & Woodlin Schools) • Adams County (Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail Schools) • Lincoln County (Limon & Karval Schools) • Elbert County (Agate & Kiowa Schools) • Kit Carson County (Burlington Schools)

PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS The East Central BOCES Member

School Districts keep records on each From left, Pure Bliss Shaved Ice owner Emily Smith and employee Meghan Cook have served hundreds of satisfied customers and student to use in the instruction of each student. The refrom their post in the Grace Baptist Church parking lot northeast of South Parker Road andguidance Mainstreet.

Photo by Chris Michlewicz cords contain information about the

The former stay-at-home mom has two teens working for her, and she hopes to boost the staff and eventually become a full-time manager. With six children and one on the way, Smith is beyond busy, but she found a way to pursue her goal of opening a shaved ice business after 15 years. She hopes that one day her children will work at the stand and save for college, as her cousins did.

Ideally, Pure Bliss will have three stands

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharold Robert Shepherd, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR30019 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Elbert County Probate Court, State of Colorado on or before November 17, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.

Alice Wolf, Personal Representative 45420 County Road 21 Kiowa, CO 80107 Legal Notice No.: 927988 First Publication: July 17, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE CHILD FIND East Central BOCES and/or its member districts would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a disability.

The Colorado Department of Education maintains a comprehensive child identification system consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community resources, assumes the leadership role in establishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, who may have a disability and may be eligible for services and supports under Part C or special education services under Part B of IDEA.

CHILD FIND East Central BOCES and/or its member districts would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a disability.

Government Legals

The Colorado Department of Education maintains a comprehensive child identification system consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community resources, assumes the leadership role in establishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, who may have a disability and may be eligible for services and supports under Part C or special education services under Part B of IDEA. Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns should be directed to the following: • Cheyenne County (Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson Schools) • Lincoln County (Genoa-Hugo School) • Yuma County (Idalia & Liberty Schools) • Kit Carson County (Bethune, Stratton, Arriba-Flagler & Hi-Plains Schools) • Arapahoe County (Byers, Deer Trail, Strasburg & Bennett Schools) • Washington County (Arickaree & Woodlin Schools) • Adams County (Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail Schools) • Lincoln County (Limon & Karval Schools) • Elbert County (Agate & Kiowa Schools) • Kit Carson County (Burlington Schools) Please contact: Stacey Schillig, Child Find Coordinator - (719) 775-2342, ext. 133 All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be directed to the local school district administrator, special education teacher, East Central BOCES (719) 775-2342, ext.

101.

Services for infants and toddlers are v oluntary.

The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, Arriba-Flagler, HiPlains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Liberty, and Idalia.

Please contact: Stacey Schillig, Child Find Coordinator - (719) 775-2342, ext. 133

All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be directed to the local school district administrator, special education teacher, East Central BOCES (719) 775-2342, ext.

101.

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Services for infants and toddlers are v oluntary.

The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, Arriba-Flagler, HiPlains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Liberty, and Idalia.

References: IDEA, Part C, Section 303.320-323 IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 ECEA CCR 301-8 2220-R-4.01-4.04(4) East Central BOCES Comprehensive Plan Section III Process of Identifying Legal Notice No.: 23002 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION East Central BOCES , along with our 21 member school districts; Agate, Arickaree, Arriba/Flagler, Bennett, Bethune, Burlington, Byers, Cheyenne Wells, Deer Trail, Genoa/Hugo, Hi-Plains, Idalia, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Liberty, Limon, Strasburg, Stratton, and Woodlin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its program, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The East Central BOCES including its member districts does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

student and his/her education, including attendance, achievement, aptitude, description, assessment and progress.

Parents of students under 18 and eligiblearea, students have the right to review metro including Highlands these records.

in the south Ranch, where she lives. Smith is off to a good records are kept in the school start in buildingStudent her brand.

Forty percent of building the student attends.

If records are not kept in the schoolrepeat the student ather clientele in tends, weekthis three were cuswill be noted by the person in charge of records in the building.

The tomers. principal is responsible for maintenance of Pure Bliss Shaved Ice is inopen from 1 to 9 student records each building. p.m. Monday through Saturday.

For more inTo review a student’s records, the parent(s) of studentsFacebook under 18 or the eliformation, visit the company’s page gible student should contact the records custodian. The records will be shownor to at www.facebook.com/PureBlissShavedIce you as soon as possible and in no case call 720-299-7444. more than three days after the request. If

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

East Central BOCES , along with our 21 member school districts; Agate, Arickaree, Arriba/Flagler, Bennett, Bethune, Burlington, Byers, Cheyenne Wells, Deer Trail, Genoa/Hugo, Hi-Plains, Idalia, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Liberty, Limon, Strasburg, Stratton, and Woodlin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its program, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The East Central BOCES including its member districts does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Government Legals

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.

East Central BOCES Don Anderson, Executive Director 820 2nd Street Limon, Colorado 80828 (719) 775-2342 Legal Notice No.: 23003 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS The East Central BOCES Member School Districts keep records on each student to use in the instruction and guidance of each student. The records contain information about the student and his/her education, including attendance, achievement, aptitude, description, assessment and progress.

Parents of students under 18 and eligible students have the right to review these records.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS

you desire a copy of the educational record, a charge of 10 cents per copy may be charged, unless this fee prohibits your access. The records will be explained to you at your request.

Parents of eligible students may question the content of the records. Any other access to student records will only be allowed if written consent is obtained, upon court order or by any legally issued subpoena.

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100

The East Central BOCES Member School Districts keep records on each student to use in the instruction and guidance of each student. The records contain information about the student and his/her education, including attendance, achievement, aptitude, description, assessment and progress.

Parents of students under 18 and eligible students have the right to review these records.

Government Legals

Student records are kept in the school building the student attends. If records are not kept in the school the student attends, this will be noted by the person in charge of records in the building. The principal is responsible for maintenance of student records in each building.

To review a student’s records, the parent(s) of students under 18 or the eligible student should contact the records custodian. The records will be shown to you as soon as possible and in no case more than three days after the request. If you desire a copy of the educational record, a charge of 10 cents per copy may be charged, unless this fee prohibits your access. The records will be explained to you at your request.

Parents of eligible students may question the content of the records. Any other access to student records will only be allowed if written consent is obtained, upon court order or by any legally issued subpoena.

Student records are reviewed and inappropriate material removed periodically.

Those records not of permanent importance must be destroyed at the parents request after graduation or when the student stops attending permanently. Parents of students with disabilities or eligible students will be notified before any personally identifiable information is removed from a record and destroyed. A record of those persons reviewing the records will be kept by the records custodian and can be reviewed by the parent or eligible student.

Student records are reviewed and inappropriate material removed periodically.

Those records not of permanent importance must be destroyed at the parents request after graduation or when the student stops attending permanently. Parents of students with disabilities or eligible students will be notified before any personally identifiable information is removed from a record and destroyed. A record of those persons reviewing the records will be kept by the records custodian and can be reviewed by the parent or eligible student.

Government Legals

A school official may release directory type information to the public. To prevent the public release of such information, a parent or eligible student must file a written objection with the records custodian within ten days after receiving this notice.

For more detailed information about records, procedures and policies or to file a complaint, contact the local school district administrator, the East Central BOCES Executive Director or the Special Education Director. Letters may be addressed to: Don Anderson, Executive Director, East Central BOCES, P. O. Box 910, Limon, CO 80828. Unresolved complaints can be appealed using the established appeals process.

The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, Arriba-Flagler, HiPlains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Idalia, & Liberty.

Legal Notice No.: 23004 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Student records are kept in the school This notice is provided as required by Title building the student attends. If records VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section are not kept in the school the student at504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title tends, this will be noted by the person in A school official may release directory IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, charge of records in the building. The type information to the public. To prevent the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Public Notice principal is responsible for maintenance of the public release of such information, a the Americans with Disabilities Act of student records in each building.

References: IDEA, Part C, parent or eligible student must file a writ1990. Questions, complaints, or requests ELBERT regarding COUNTYthese VENDOR PMT LIST JUNE 2014 Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns Section 303.320-323 ten objection with the records custodian for additional information should be directed to the following: To review a student’s Utilities records, the IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 within ten7,581.29 days after Stan receiving laws may be forwarded GENERaL fUND $289,207.89 Cca Operating Expense to the designated 500.00 Irea Craleythis notice.

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The records willProfessional be shownSvcs to Section III Process complaint, contact local school district BOCES hUMaN SERVICES $60,848.02 Corporate Billing Llc Equipment Parts 1,257.34 Lawson Equipment Parts 326.88 Stephani Turner Uniforms • Yuma County (IdaliafUND & Liberty Schools) you asProducts soon as possible and in no case administrator, the East Central BOCES Don Anderson, Executive Director RETIREMENT fUND (Bethune, Stratton, $35,877.03 Medical Svs 11,490.58 Lisa Mazzola ExpenseIf 1,466.75 Haz Waste Removal • Kit Carson County more than three days after Grant the request.

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Operating Expense 643.04 Postmaster Operating Expense Legal Notice 336.00 Waste Management Trash Service ministrator, special education teacher, ance must the parents First Publication: 31, 2014 Berghill Greenleaf Rus. Operating Expense 200.00 Frontier Business Office Supplies 379.02 Potestio Brosbe destroyed at Equip Parts re56.65 JulyWeld Adoles. Resources Defered Revenue East Central BOCES (719) 775-2342, questMotive after Corp graduation or Operating when theExpense stuLast Publication: 31, 2014 Black Hills Energy Utilities ext.

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Publisher: The Elbert Witt County News Bold Planning Operating Expense 514.29 G&K Services Operating Expense 369.47 Poysti Adams Financial Par15,511.78 Boys-Napa Equio Under $5,000 ents of students or eligible Candace Meece Reimbursement 12.99 Gall’s Uniforms 796.97 Pronghorn Cty Acewith disabilities Bldg Repairs & Maint 21.12 Wrigley Enterprises Operating Expense Services infants and toddlers areMaintenace v students will be notified before any perCarolynfor Burgener Bldg 200.00 Gcr Tire Centers Vehicle Maint 1,800.00 Provote Solutions Postage 4,266.58 Xerox Corp Copier oluntary. sonally identifiable is removed Caterpillar Financial Operating Expense 7,294.12 Glenn A. Ohrns Operating Expense 1,740.00 Purewater Dynamics information Equipment Rental 50.00 Y Time Contract Svcs from a record A record of Catherine Lambert Reimbursement 228.90 Gloria Jean Ohrns Contract Svcs 0.00 Ranchland Newsand destroyed.

Operating Expense 25.00 Zee Medical Safety Supplies The Central BOCESOperating member those persons reviewing the records will CdwEast Government Expense 472.00 Grainger Bldg Repair 2,120.71 Recycled Materials Co. Gravel 4,177.40 schools Byers, be kept the records custodian andRental can Centralare: StatesBennett, Hose Strasburg, Equipment Parts 682.65 Great West Life Employee/Employeer Ret 64,202.82 Porta Pot by Rental Equipment 195.00 Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, be reviewed or eligibleExpense stuCenturylink Utilities Li7,422.45 Greenlee’s Pro Auto Auto Repair 1,495.36 Rock Parts Co by the parent Operating 3,661.78 Legal Notice No.: 23001 mon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Cardent.

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Equipment Parts 361.37 first Publication: July 31, 2014 son, Cheyenne Wells, Arriba-Flagler, Chemtox OperatingHiExpense 715.00 Hensley Battery Llc Equip Parts 186.26 Safariland Llc Operating Expense 895.00 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Plains, Stratton, Bethune, Operating Burlington, A school official may release directory Cna Surety Expense 210.00 Home Depot Credit Svc Fees 19.20 Sally Anderson Miscellaneous 74.92 Publisher: Elbert County News Coit Cleaning & Restor.

Bldg Repairs & Maint 2,675.00 Honnen Equipment Co Equipment 7,535.35 Schmidt Construct. to the public.

Asphalt Repair 12,234.78 Liberty, and Idalia. type information To prevent Cci Operating Expense 350.00 Ilene Allison Gravel 1,591.80 Sprint Expense 1,002.46 the public release of such Operating information, a References: IDEA, Part C, parent or eligible student must file a writSection 303.320-323 ten objection with the records custodian IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 within ten days after receiving this notice.

ECEA CCR 301-8 2220-R-4.01-4.04(4) For more detailed information about reEast Central BOCES Comprehensive Plan cords, procedures and policies or to file a Section III Process of Identifying complaint, contact the local school district administrator, the East Central BOCES Legal Notice No.: 23002 Executive Director or the Special EducaFirst Publication: July 31, 2014 tion Director. Letters may be addressed Last Publication: July 31, 2014 to: Don Anderson, Executive Director, Publisher: The Elbert County News East Central BOCES, P. O. Box 910, Limon, CO 80828. Unresolved complaints can be appealed using the established appeals process.

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The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, Arriba-Flagler, HiPlains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Idalia, & Liberty.

Legal Notice No.: 23004 First Publication: July 31, 2014 Last Publication: July 31, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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