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Elbert County, Colorado • Volume 118, Issue 34

Taxing issues prompt debate Commissioners’ talk gets testy before ballot question OK’d By George Lurie

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Kiowa residents Taylor Shaffer, left, “almost 9,” and her brother Austin, 6, check out one of the more unusual items offered at the “Jazz Up Our Junk” silent auction — a “suitcase table” donated by Julie McClain.

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More than 120 people attended the fifth annual”Jazz Up Our Junk” silent auction fundraiser, held Sept. 14 in Elizabeth. The event, which featured live music and offered attendees the opportunity to bid on dozens of “refurbished, redecorated and repurposed” items, was sponsored by ECCO, the Elbert County Coalition for Outreach, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency support services for families and children in need. ECCO executive director Pam Witucki said this year’s event raised ”a little more than $2,000.” Colorado Springs guitar player George Whitesell provided the entertainment at the Sept. 14 fundraiser, his fourth year entertaining at the event.

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Elbert County welcomes new clerk Dallas Schroeder sworn in to replace Diana Hartsough By George Lurie

glurie@ourcoloradonews.com Elbert County has a new clerk and recorder. After being appointed by county commissioners in August, Dallas Schroeder was officially sworn into office earlier this month at a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. More than a dozen family members and supporters gathered on the second floor of the county courthouse on Sept. 4 to witness Schroeder’s swearing-in, administered by 18th Judicial District Judge Jeffrey Holmes. An Elizabeth resident and businessman, Schroeder replaces Diana Hartsough, who resigned July 5, citing “health issues.” Schroeder will serve the remainder of Hartsough’s term, which expires in January 2015. He will be paid an annual salary of $49,800. Dallas Schroeder, left, Elbert County’s new clerk and recorder, is shown moments after being sworn in by Judge Jeffrey Schroeder is a member of the Legacy Holmes. Photo by George Lurie Academy School Board and is also very active in his church. He was scheduled to be formally introduced at last week’s county POSTAL ADDRESS commissioner’s regular meeting, but Chairman Robert Rowland announced at the beginning of the meeting, “Dallas has hit the Printed on recycled ground running and is tied up in another newsprint. Please meeting this morning. So unfortunately he recycle this copy. won’t be able to be with us today.” At his swearing-in, Rowland praised Schroeder’s “dedication” and “tireless” work Clerk continues on Page 12

Kurt Schlegel didn’t mince words at a special meeting of the Elbert County commissioners, held earlier this month to approve language for a proposed mill levy tax hike. “This is very serious,” the District 2 commissioner said about the county’s financial condition. “We’re circling the drain.” But at that Sept. 4 meeting, District 3 Commissioner Larry Ross offered a less alarming perspective, saying Schlegel was “overdramatizing.” “I take offense with the ‘circling the drain’ reference,” Ross added. The prickly exchange Schlegel between commissioners came during a debate on ballot-question language for a proposed property tax mill levy increase that could raise county residents’ taxes by as much as four mills. On a $200,000 residential property, a four-mill increase would cause a hike of $63.68 per year in taxes, said Tim Buchanan, a consultant under contract with the county. Tax increases of any kind tend to be a hot-button issue in Elbert County. But with Schlegel and Board Chair Robert Rowland, who represents District 1, ultimately supporting the proposed ballot language, the measure passed 2-1 with Ross in the minority,and the tax hike question will appear on the November 5 ballot. The tax increase is being proposed to shore up the county’s anemic General Fund, a state of affairs current Board of County Commissioners members attribute, at least in part, to financial mismanagement by previous administrations. Between 2006 and 2009, county operating expenses exceeded revenues by nearly $4.5 million, forcing commissioners to institute a number of cost-cutting measures including layoffs, pay cuts and the reduction of the work week for county employees from 40 to 36 hours. The county’s financial health — or lack thereof — has been impacted by construction of a new courthouse and jail facility, which was completed in 2008 and 100 percent financed by county residents. Construction of the new Justice Center, which houses district and county courts as well as the sheriff’s office, was necessitated by serious, ongoing issues with mold contamination in the old courthouse facility. But unfortunately for Elbert County, the completion of the new Justice Center coincided with the financial crisis in 2008 that saw stocks crash and real estate values crumble. Since the Justice Center opened, says County Treasurer Rick Pettitt, county property “valuations and the amount of taxes being collected have decreased but the amount of debt (incurred by construction of the facility) has remained the same.” According to a report discussed at the

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Recalls show risk of backing gun control Fate of Morse, Giron could give hint of future Associated Press Democratic voters in Colorado helped remove two state senators of their own party who voted for tighter gun control — an ouster that was both intensely local and a national test of what can happen to lawmakers who support gun restrictions in battleground states. The well-organized activists who sought to recall Senate President John Morse and Sen. Angela Giron got the backing of gunrights groups such as the National Rifle Association. It turned out they didn’t need much assistance because voters were already so incensed by passage of the gun-control package. Democrats, who maintain control of the Legislature, said the losses were purely symbolic. But the losses could be a sign of things to come in 2014, both in Colorado’s governor’s race and in scores of other political contests around the country. After last year’s mass shootings — including the Aurora theater shootings — Colorado was the only state beyond Democratic strongholds New York, California and Connecticut to pass gun-control legislation. Gun-control measures died in Congress, as well as Minnesota, Oregon, Washington and Delaware. Outspent by about 5-to1, recall supporters cited a big anti-recall donation from New York Mayor Mi-

Senate President John Morse, shown here during a press conference on a gun safety plan in February, was ousted from office, along with Sen. Angela Giron, following last week’s recall election. File photo chael Bloomberg to make one of their main points — that Democrats controlling the state Legislature were more interested in listening to the White House and outside interests than their own constituents. That feeling was particularly strong in Pueblo, an industrial city in southern Colorado where Democrats tend to be more conservative on social issues and voters of all persuasions tend to embrace gun rights. Victor Head, the 28-yearold plumber who launched the recall effort in Pueblo, said people in his hometown did not need any encouragement from the NRA to turn out against Giron. Voters don’t like their gun rights “being messed with regardless of party,” said Head, who asked a friend to film campaign videos in his backyard. Political analyst Floyd Ciruli said Democrats seem to have been upset about what they saw as government overreach not just on

guns but on other parts of the Democratic agenda. Polling showed individual gun laws, such as limiting ammunition magazines to 15 rounds, had some support, but the size and speed of the gun package and other Democratic bills may contributed to the senators’ fate, he said. About 40 percent of voters turned out in Pueblo, an impressive figure given that there were no mail ballots. “There’s definitely a protest going on out there,” Ciruli said. Bloomberg downplayed the vote as a low-turnout, off-year election and said the NRA would not go unchallenged in future recalls. “We’re committed to backing elected officials across the country who are willing to face these attacks because they agree with Americans about the need for better background checks,” he said in a statement. Morse, a former police chief in the Colorado Springs suburb of Fountain,

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will be replaced by Republican Bernie Herpin, a former member of the Colorado Springs City Council. George Rivera, a former Pueblo deputy police chief, will take over Giron’s seat. Republicans hope to build on their victories next year, when Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper will be up for re-election. The governor initially shied away from pushing for gun-control measures after the Aurora theater shooting, which happened in the middle of the 2012 presidential campaign. But he later reversed course just before the Newtown, Conn., massacre. A poll last month by Quinnipiac University showed that Hickenlooper’s position on guns and his decision to halt the execution of a death row inmate were unpopular with voters. The recall effort was “a shot across the bow to prove that Colorado isn’t a colony of Michael Bloomberg or John Hickenlooper,” said former Congressman Tom Tancredo, a potential Republican gubernatorial candidate. The effect of the recalls on other states isn’t clear. Only 10 other states allow state lawmakers to be recalled for any reason, but social media and email lists have made it easier to build support among angry voters. Recalls tend to attract fewer voters, making it easier to oust lawmakers than in regular elections if there are enough motivated voters, said Joshua Spivak, a recall expert at Wagner College in New York City.

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Food bank supply at ‘all-time low’ Nonprofit puts out call for community donations By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com Diane Roth expects the shelves at the Parker Task Force food bank to be more barren during the summer months, but this year is different. The stock at the nonprofit, based in a building just west of Parker Town Hall, is at an “all-time low,” Roth said, prompting her to put the call out to the community for help. Donations drop every year during the summer, but demand seldom wanes. The food bank, in fact, recorded a 17 percent increase in clients last month compared to August 2012. At this point, the shortage is not a crisis

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situation, but there is a dire need to make sure there is a sufficient amount of essentials to serve the 570 Douglas and Elbert county families who are regulars. “We’re not in danger of not being able to serve clients. We’re not in danger of running out of all food, but the canned vegetables, I’ve never seen the stock so low,” said Roth, the organization’s spokeswoman. There is also a scarcity of popular groceries like dry cereal, dog food, toilet paper

and macaroni and cheese, as well as highdollar items for which food stamps are not accepted, such as laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. July is such a slow time for donations that the task force forgoes its usual monthly food drive. The drop in available food couldn’t come at a worse time. Families who rely on the food bank for assistance are strapped this time of year because of back-to-school costs. Many of them are single parents. The task force conducted a school supply drive, but the items went quickly. The Parker Task Force’s “Backpack Program” also has been a welcome addition for homeless families in the area, some of whom are staying with friends or family temporarily. Six Parker schools participate in the program that enables children in need to go home on Friday with a backpack stuffed with things like applesauce cups,

instant oatmeal, granola bars and microwaveable meals. They return the backpack the following Monday to be refilled. Needs increased 6 percent over the last year among Parker’s booming senior population. No matter what age or financial situation, the task force food bank is committed to providing balanced meals to clients, but it needs the community’s help to make it happen. “A really good way people can donate, especially with all of the hectic schedules, is to buy grocery store gift cards and mail them to us,” Roth said. “We buy perishable foods: milk, eggs, butter, cheese and meat.” Volunteers will hand out a “needs list” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at both King Soopers locations, Safeway, Walmart and the Dollar Tree store in Parker. To donate or volunteer, visit www.parker taskforce.org or call 303-841-3460.

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At the Sept. 11 regular meeting, the Board of County Commissioners gave final approval to an ordinance banning commercial marijuana operations within unincorporated areas of Elbert County. Passage of Ordinance 13-01 comes in response to the recent state-approved Amendment 64, which allows for the personal use and commercial sale of pot in

Colorado. “This (ordinance) will prohibit the operation of marijuana-cultivation facilities, marijuana-testing facilities and retail marijuana stores within the unincorporated areas of the county,” said Elbert County Attorney Alex Beltz

Heavy equipment purchase OK’d

At their Sept. 11 regular meeting,

county commissioners approved the final purchase of three new heavy-equipment vehicles. The vehicles are two 2014 International7600 Dump/Plow trucks and one 2013 John Deere 644K Loader. Public Works Director Ed Ehmann briefed commissioners at last week’s meeting on price and financing details related to the acquisitions.

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Pati Martinez, Creative Director for hill aevium’s new Denver Office

Edwards, CO-based marketing and advertising firm hill aevium is expanding its Denver office under the leadership of Creative Director Pati Martinez. The agency’s award-winning brand strategist will split her time between the Edwards and Denver offices and

Hurricane Grill and Wings, 8520 W. Bowles Avenue, pulled out all the stops (including a real Colorado “hurricane”) during their Grand Opening and ribbon cutting celebration on August 22nd. Great food and beverages as well as drawings for Jimmy Buffet tickets and dinners were enjoyed by all. The restaurant also made a generous donation to Colorado Fallen Firefighters during the event. www.hgwcolorado.com photo by Barbara Peck, In Your Element Photography

will oversee the firm’s group of designers and web developers in the Denver office. “With Pati overseeing our creative and branding efforts, we look forward to expanding our presence in the Denver market,” says hill aevium President Linda Hill. “We are thrilled that Pati will be able to offer her expertise in creating customized solutions for clients in both the Vail Valley and the Front Range,” adds Hill. Martinez joined hill aevium in 2010. Earlier this year, hill aevium received a Silver Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) for its redesign of the Glenwood Hot Springs website, striving to enhance the site’s design and architecture in an effort to increase website traffic and provide quicker access to meaningful website content. Since the new site launched a year ago, the number of unique visitors to the

website has increased by 21% and the number of people who clicked through to the reservation system increased by 19%. Last year, the agency won two W3 Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts for website design and was named a Bronze winner in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards for their Estes Park :30 TV spot titled “Take Flight.” The agency was also responsible for the design and implementation of the South Metro Denver Chamber’s new brand logo last year. “hill aevium did a fantastic job of incorporating our Chamber’s core values of collaboration, empowerment, transformation and celebration into an immediately recognizable logo and icon. They worked very closely with our branding committee to make sure we came out with a dynamic and graphically interesting logo,” said Chamber President and CEO John Brackney.

BOCC issues proclamation

After Margaret Ellis, Regent for the Smoky Hill Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, addressed the Board of County Commissioners at last week’s meeting regarding the importance of the U.S. Constitution, Commissioner Larry Ross read a proclamation designating the second week of September as Constitution Week in Elbert County.

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, September 19th: Meet Littleton City Council Candidate Phil Cernanec The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Littleton City Council Candidate Bruce Stahlman The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 2013 Denver Business Journal Power Book Celebration Luncheon Sheraton Hotel Downtown, 1550 Court Place, Denver Accident Investigation presented by Pinnacol Assurance & Jewell Insurance The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Mass Mutual Pearls of Wisdom Seminar 4600 S. Ulster St., Denver Friday, September 20th: 5th Annual Women in Leadership Conference: The WIL to Prosper Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial Social Marketing for Business: Effective Listening to Social Media The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Council: Energy, Water & Transportation... The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Douglas County School Board Candidate Meghann Silverthorn The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Tuesday, September 24th: Business Bible Study The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 2013 Chamber Golf Tour: Inverness Hotel & Golf Club 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood International Business Development Taskforce Board of Advisors The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Douglas County School Board Candidate Ronda Scholting The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Meet Littleton City Council Candidate John Watson The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Wednesday, September 25th: Transformative Education in Colorado with Sect of Education Bill Bennett Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree STEM-EC: Douglas County Schools Site Visit Location TBD Colorado Heights University International Business Reception 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver Colorado Breast Care Center Grand Opening Celebration Centennial Medical Plaza, 14200 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial Thursday, September 26th: Rocky Mountain Social Media Marketing Summit Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree STEM-EC: Littleton Public Schools Site Visit Location TBD Cultural Business Alliance: “From Silence to Center” The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Littleton Business Coalition Leaders Reunite & Refresh PADT, 2009 W. Littleton Blvd., Suite 200, Littleton Friday, September 27th: President’s Leadership Forum The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Littleton Independent Quasquicentennial Celebration Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton

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Planning, packing are pivotal to preparedness Fire is far from our minds with last week’s rains. But we just left a summer with the worst fire in Colorado history. The Black Forest Fire took down nearly 500 homes, and the state required federal disaster aid. At the same time, the state was dotted with lesser blazes, including the Lime Gulch and Royal Gorge fires. The number of evacuations was dwarfed by the news of the number of homes lost, but it was a big hurt to many other people, their health, pets and livelihoods. And now — after what had been a relatively calm start to the month — we suddenly experience flooding and rainfall enough to have caused several deaths. So

our view it’s not difficult to be mindful of Emergency Preparedness Month in September — the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) initiative started in 2004 that involves a few simple projects. First develop an emergency plan. It’s easy. • Decide a group meeting place in case of emergency or disaster. Choose one near home and one farther away. • Identify an emergency contact person

and assign responsibilities to each family or group member. • Make some decisions about where your family should go if forced to leave the area. And make plans for the pets. Second, assemble the supplies you will need. And group everything together in a kit. Here’s a recommended list from FEMA. • Battery powered or crank radio • Weather alert radio • Extra batteries • First aid kit • Sanitary napkins • Dust mask • Water for drinking and sanitation • Water purification tablets

• Waterproof matches and a butane lighter • Crank flashlight • Plastic sheeting • Non-perishable food for at least three days • Disinfectants and medications • Medical information for entire family, including instructions about medications and health history information. We never know when Mother Nature or a man-made disaster will make us all shake in our boots. So it’s not a bad idea to go through the steps of being prepared for disaster. We hope the exercise simply amounts to an educational experience. On to fall and winter.

How time flies … What’s your favorite or slows, or reverses thing about fall? question of the week

As summer officially ends and fall begins, we asked several people in the High-

lands Ranch Town Center what they like best about the season.

“The weather, the clothes, the heartier, more savory food, Thanksgiving, rain and snow. And then of course, the leaves changing color.” — Kaitlin Clark, Denver

“Football and Thanksgiving.” — Thiago Harvey, Denver

“Cooler weather and the changing of the leaves. But the snow can stay in the mountains.” — Jackie Walsh, Highlands Ranch

“The leaves changing. But football first.” — Kenneth Harvey, Denver

Short-term thinking blurs big-picture vision The need for instant gratification has truly compromised our ability to see beyond what is immediately in front of us. I mean in some cases we can’t even see the next three hours that are directly in front of us let alone three weeks, three months, or three years down the road. We want something and we want it now. I do agree that part of this insatiable need for speed when it comes to our wants and desires has been shaped by technology and the fact that we can access information with one or two clicks on our computer, tablet, and smart phone. But I also believe as a society we have developed a perceived need to keep up with our neighbors, family members, and our competitors when it comes to business. We want what they have and we want it now. You see, short-term thinkers limit themselves to what they can have or achieve today instead of seeing the much bigger potential of tomorrow. And whether tomorrow comes in a day, in a month, or over several years … tomorrow will eventually come. And if we live only for the things we can have at our fingertips in this moment, we forgo the opportunity to enjoy the rewards that come by careful planning, temporary sacrifices, saving, being patient, and willing to earn and wait for the things that will provide enjoyment and security in the future. Near-term thinking or seeking is driven by an attitude of impatience. Big-picture visioning and pursuing is driven by a goalsoriented and results-focused attitude. The student will make a decision to blow off a homework assignment today in exchange for a good time tonight. The unemployed

person will stop sending resumes and applying for the position they truly want because they were not offered a job today. The person seeking to lose weight or improve their physical fitness will avoid the gym because the pounds are coming off too slowly or their endurance or strength is not improving rapidly enough. There are countless scenarios where the shortcut and partial success are rationalized by the acceptance of fractional achievement of what we really desire. Our choice to accept the “almost-win” always seems easier at first, but ultimately leads to a life filled with “woulda,” “shoulda,” “coulda” thoughts and regrets. Of course there are activities and tasks that require short-term thinking and immediate actions. However, when we allow everything we do to be driven by the near term, it is so easy to lose sight of the big picture. So what do we do about this instant gratification epidemic? The first thing we need to do is to adopt an attitude of patience and big-picture visioning. The second thing we need to do is to Norton continues on Page 7

I have attended football games all over the place. Lincoln, Norman, Ann Arbor, Pasadena, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Tempe. None of them ended in slow motion. I have attended Major League Baseball games in at least five states, and none of the games ended in slow motion. But every time I watch a football or baseball movie, it ends in slow motion. Is it a requisite? “Must end in slow motion.” Maybe the director has to stretch the movie out because it didn’t take up enough time. That must be it. He’s got 10 minutes to go, and he doesn’t have 10 minutes worth of action and dialogue. I know better about slow motion. It is used to add drama to drama. I don’t think I have ever seen a football or baseball movie end in real time. Or basketball. Have you seen “Hoosiers”? Jimmy Chitwood goes up ... up ... up. It takes 20 seconds and there are only three seconds left in the game. Directors can manipulate time all over the place. There are flashbacks and flashforwards. Some movies have both, so you have to pay attention. “Back to the Future” starts in 1985, goes back to 1955, and returns to 1985, after Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) tinkers with events. I like Fox. He is going to star in a new television series. He’s an inspiration. There is film that was famously shot in nearly real time. It’s “High Noon,” starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. I look at clocks in movies. Most of the time they don’t change during a scene. In “High Noon,” clocks are shown throughout the movie, and they are all ticking down the minutes until the bad guy, Frank Miller,

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gets off the train and comes gunning for Will Kane (Cooper). It takes place in Hadleyville, in the New Mexico Territory. The film is #27 on the American Film Institute’s list of great films. Some movies start way in the past. They are called period films. I am not crazy about period films, like “Pride and Prejudice.” Mr. Darcy doesn’t do much for me. Most period films are humorless. There has to be a little humor, doesn’t there? Not always. There weren’t a lot of oneliners in “Schlinder’s List.” A film came out in 1968 that was set in 2001, “A Space Odyssey,” and it seemed very futuristic. We hadn’t even been to the moon yet. Now 2001 has come and gone. Sometimes time plays tricks on us. It takes forever to wait 15 minutes in line at the pharmacy or on hold on the phone, but 15 minutes goes by much too fast when you are with the one you love. One of my favorite manipulations of time happened in a cartoon series: “Peabody’s Improbable History,” which starred Mr. Peabody and a precocious boy named Sherman. It was featured on the “Rocky Smith continues on Page 7

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Support helps when Norton life makes no sense Continued from Page 6

It just does not make sense. The oldest hospice in Denver, the one that I worked for, has closed. Founded 38 years ago by a Catholic priest who was also a nurse, this oldest in-patient hospice in the whole country began serving the dying and supporting their grieving families. After three decades of ministry in church settings, I was introduced to the clinical setting as a chaplain at Hospice of Saint John. This very special hospice had more chaplains per patient than any other hospice. That is probably why I got my job, because they needed a chaplain to be oncall at night to visit families when a death occurred. Hundreds of times I stood with families as they experienced the reality of their loved one’s passing and I helped them negotiate the first sad and confusing moments, often in the very early morning hours. It was a tremendous honor to be with families at this sacred time. The hospice staff received me into their ranks and in the natural course of doing their work educated me on gentleness and compassionate caregiving. Nurses continually responded to calls for help and ran to the patient’s side to provide the appropriate medication, words and touch and returned to the charts in their nurses’ station to record their efforts and comply with regulations and best practices of communication in the medical profession. Certified nursing assistants bathed and turned and comforted patients. During interdisciplinary team meetings, when the doctors, nurses, social workers, CNAs, chaplains, alternative therapy director and bereavement people were all present, I understood why the families were frequently profuse in their gratitude that such care was available at their time of need. A variety of factors created the perfect storm that caused a dramatic and tearful end to this amazing service. So my grief extends beyond my concern

identify our goals. And as a best practice, categorize each goal into one of three buckets: near term, mid-range, and longterm. The first time that we go through this exercise we will probably notice that one of the buckets is filled with more goals than the other two. This is a good thing, as it will bring awareness to where our current focus lies. The next step is to go back and make sure that there is some level of distribution in all three buckets. Once we have taken the time to identify and prioritize our goals into these categories, we will begin to see and internally

for my next paycheck. I was ministering in my sweet spot and when people needed us, we were there. In a world that needs care, we were providing it. There are other hospices that will serve people; many of them filled with staff from our hospice, some who began their hospice service with Hospice of Saint John, so to think that in a world of need we cannot work as we were baffles me. There is a group of people who are my greatest support. In addition to my wife and me, seven new friends make up our community group — that’s what they call “small-groups” in my church. Most churches today have some kind of “smallgroup” ministry. Community groups, life groups, care groups, journey groups are some of the names they use. Small groups help faith work when things don’t make sense. We meet for a little over an hour, once a week, to discuss and study a portion of Scripture, share needs, tell stories and generally live the journey of life together. When my crisis was unfolding I was eager to see my group because I knew they would not pound me with advice or meaningless platitudes, but they would listen and care. That is the kind of care everyone needs when life does not make sense. Dan Hettinger is president of The Jakin Group, a ministry of encouragement, especially to Christian workers. You can email him at dan@welcometothebigleagues.org.

Smith Continued from Page 6

and Bullwinkle Show.” During every episode, Peabody and Sherman would get in the WABAC (pronounced “way-back”) machine and timetravel, to discover how an important event in history actually happened. You had to be a sharp cookie to watch “Rocky and Bullwinkle.” It was full of clever references and wordplay. Another one of my favorite time-travel films was based on a Mark Twain book, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s

own the roadmap for our personal success. This is easier than we think; it only requires some time and thoughtful consideration to get started. And there is no time like the present to get started. How about you, is it about instant gratification or are you willing to put in the time, hard work, patience and sacrifice necessary to realize your goals and dreams? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, because when we get our heads and hearts around what our long-term future can possibly be, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com Court.” The 1949 version that starred Bing Crosby is the best. Hank Morgan (Crosby), a 19th-century resident of Hartford, Conn., suffers a blow to the head, and winds up in the sixth century, where he is perceived to be a magician because he has a book of matches. Suffering a blow to the head, dreaming, or fainting are the easiest ways for the scriptwriter to time-travel his characters. I time-travel just about every night. I dream about my father, and it is very vivid and real. But it never is. It’s time to wrap this up. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

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New desks are healthy alternative Walking, cycling are options while working By Sam Hananel Associated Press

Glued to your desk at work? Cross that off the list of reasons not to exercise. A growing number of Americans are standing, walking and even cycling their way through the workday at treadmill desks, standup desks or other moving workstations. Others are forgoing chairs in favor of giant exercise balls to stay fit. Walking on a treadmill while making phone calls and sorting through emails means “being productive on two fronts,” said Andrew Lockerbie, senior vice president of benefits at Brown & Brown, a global insurance consulting firm. Lockerbie can burn 350 calories a day walking three to four miles on one of two treadmill desks that his company’s Indianapolis office purchased earlier this year. “I’m in meetings and at my desk and on the phone all day,” he said. “It’s great to be

able to have an option at my work to get some physical activity while I’m actually doing office stuff. You feel better, you get your blood moving, you think clearly.” Treadmill desks designed for the workplace are normally set to move at 1 to 2 mph, enough to get the heart rate up but not too fast to distract from reading or talking on the phone comfortably. It’s been a decade since scientific studies began to show that too much sitting can lead to obesity and increase the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Even going to the gym three times a week doesn’t offset the harm of being sedentary for hours at a time, said Dr. James Levine, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic. “There’s a glob of information that sitting is killing us,” Levine said. “You’re basically sitting yourself into a coffin.” More companies are intrigued by the idea of helping employees stay healthy, lose weight and reduce stress — especially if it

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start using the equipment in small time increments to avoid injury, he said. “They have to just do it with some common sense and not overdo it,” Maloney said. “Just pay attention to how their body is responding to the new activities.” Georges Harik, founder of the Webbased instant messaging service imo.im in Palo Alto, Calif., bought two treadmill desks for his 20-person office to share three years ago. Employees tend to sort through email or do other work while using the treadmills. “I do it when I can,” he said. “Sometimes it’s not possible if you’re really thinking hard or programming a lot. But this sort of lowgrade activity that keeps people from being sedentary probably helps extend their lives by a few years, and we’re big fans of that.” The office has also purchased standing desks for most of its employees. The desks can be raised up or down with the touch of a button, and Harik says at least three or four workers can be seen standing at desks to stretch their legs at any one time. But not everyone wants one, Harik said. Some workers find it too distracting to incorporate standing or walking into their work, and some feel they are just not coordinated enough to multitask as they exercise. Levine said he was at first skeptical that a standup desk would offer improvements in health comparable to treadmill desks or other moving workstations. “It appears I was completely wrong,” he said. “Once you’re off your bottom, it’s inevitable that you start meandering around. Within two minutes of standing, one activates a series of metabolic processes that are beneficial. Once you sit, all of those things get switched off.” Denise Bober, director of human resources at The Breakers, a resort hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., said having a treadmill desk in her office has made a big difference in how she feels after work. “The more movement and interaction I have, the more energy I have at the end of the day,” she said. Bober spends one to three hours walking when she’s in the office, usually at 2 mph. “If I go faster, then I make too many typing errors, but if I’m just reading a report I can go faster,” she said.

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means lower insurance costs and higher productivity, said Levine, an enthusiastic supporter of the moving workstations. “Even walking at 1 mile an hour has very substantial benefits,” Levine said, such as doubling metabolic rate and improving blood sugar levels. “Although you don’t sweat, your body moving is sort of purring along.” Sales at Indianapolis-based TreadDesk are expected to increase 25 percent this year as large corporations, including Microsoft, Coca Cola, United Healthcare and Procter & Gamble have started buying the workstations in bulk, said Jerry Carr, the company’s president. At LifeSpan Fitness, based in Salt Lake City, sales of treadmill desks more than tripled over 2012, said Peter Schenk, company president. “We don’t see the growth slowing down for several years as right now we are just moving from early adopters, which are educated and highly health-conscious, to more mainstream users,” Schenk said. With bicycle desks or desk cycles, workers can pedal their way through the day on a small stationary bike mounted under their desks. Treadmill desks can range from about $800 to $5,000 or more, depending on the manufacturer and model. Desk cycles start as low as $149 for models that can fit under an existing desk but can run $1,400 or more for those with a desk built in. Standup desks can run as low as $250 for platforms that can rest on an existing desk. Some workers have opted for lower-profile — and lower-cost — ways to stay fit at work, such as sitting on giant exercise balls instead of chairs. Using the inflatable balls can help improve posture and strengthen abs, legs and back muscles. “I’ve got nurses in my operating room who will use one of those balls instead of a chair,” said Michael Maloney, a professor of orthopedics and sports medicine specialist at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Maloney said anyone trying an exercise ball, treadmill desk or other moving workstation should approach it just as they would any new exercise regime. Those who have not been working out regularly should

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sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com A trio of contemporary concert pianists will entertain at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Lone Tree Arts Center: Lisa Downing of Ken Caryl, Argentine native Julio Maziotti and American Bob Baker. The concert will be a first piano solo program since Lone Tree Arts Center received a Yamaha concert grand piano in 2012 as a gift from the Lone Tree Cultural Foundation, the Park Meadows Business Improvement District, Don and Betty Winslow and Linda Bjelland. Each pianist brings a distinct per-

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and Andrew play. Little by little, as other children would filter into the cul-de-sac, their parents and some of us old-timers, too, would come, gravitating toward The Bench, sitting on the sidewalk or standing nearby. “When it has one person out there,” Adrienne says of The Bench, “it tends to collect other people.” The conversations are busy — about the children and their chal-

IF YOU GO Lone Tree Arts Center is at 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: $20, plus $3 service fee, at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org, 720-509-1000.

sonal history and style to the joint concert, which is titled “The Global Piano Experience.” Downing, the great-granddaughter of a slave, who also boasts American Indian background, is a Colorado native who lives with her family in Ken Caryl. Her multi-ethnic history affects her own worldview and personal spirituality, coloring her compositions and

lenges and successes. School. Home improvements. Work. Life. “Just catching up,” Adrienne says, “and connecting.” Even the children have bonded with The Bench. The neighborhood girls, lately into trading rocks, store their favorites in the nook under the seat. It’s become their trading post. Kelli recently drove down the old street and happily noticed the rejuvenated bench. “It’s kind of like handing down a favorite piece of furniture,” she says. “You never know what’s going to happen. But 18 years later, it’s still being used for what we put it out there for

the stories they tell. She performs across the U.S. and internationally, has recorded three albums and has a fourth in production. She teaches in her home studio and has a talent agency called Vision Quest Entertainment. Julio Maziotti, a native of Mendoza, Argentina, brings a Latin influence, combining tango rhythms and traces of his Italian heritage. Bob Baker, who comes from an Asian/Irish background, is classically trained, and is influenced by many genres of American music: jazz, rock, gospel and more. He has recorded at various studios, including Northstar and Caribou in Colorado.

… It’s great.” Already, the hint of cooler weather is slowing down life at The Bench. Soon, Rachel will take in the pillows so they look good for next year. And I will glance out the window to see who’s there, to find it, sadly, empty. But this time, it will only be for a little while. The Bench and its magic, I think, will be back next year. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcolo radonews.com or 303-566-4110.

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11 ject Property"). Source of Water Rights:

Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO AUGUST 2013 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 AUGUST 2013 for each County affected.

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Notice of Sale Contents unknown belonging to Kenneth Kurtz whose last known address is: P.O. Box 0662 Elizabeth CO, 80107 and stored in unit #67 STORAGE ONE/Elizabeth, 5229 Hwy 86, Elizabeth, CO. 80107, will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after 9/27/2013. Legal Notice No.: 927756 First Publication: September 12, 2013 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice Notice of Sale Contents unknown belonging to Clay Hurst whose last known address is: P.O. Box 416 Kiowa CO, 80117 and stored in unit #55A STORAGE ONE/Elizabeth, 5229 Hwy 86, Elizabeth, CO. 80107, will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after 9/27/2013. Legal Notice No.: 927757 First Publication: September 12, 2013 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO AUGUST 2013 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 AUGUST 2013 for each County affected. 13CW3082 Heather and Keith Ashton, 35353 Whetstone Court, CO 80107 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHT AND UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY SOURCES, NONTRIBUTARY DENVER, ARAPAHOE, AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AQUIFERS, ELBERT COUNTY, 3.1 acres being Lot 75, Saddlewood Subdivision Filing 2, generally located in the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 5, T8S, R64W of the 6th P.M.; Denver: 1.4 acre-feet; Arapahoe: 1.2 acre-feet; and Laramie-Fox Hills: 0.9 acre-feet, Domestic, commercial, irrigation, stockwatering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes, on and off the Subject Property; Request Pursuant to Section 37-92602(4), C.R.S.: Well Permit No. 182034; Priority and Appropriation Date: September 22, 1994; Source and Well Depth: Upper Dawson aquifer/342 feet deep; Amount: 12 gpm/1 acre-foot (absolute); Use: household purposes in one single family dwelling and irrigation of 7000 square feet of home gardens and lawns; Legal Description: In the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 5, T8S, R64W of the 6th P.M., approximately 1700 feet from the south and 2200 feet from the west section lines. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises (8 pages).

13CW3082 Heather and Keith Ashton, 35353 Whetstone Court, CO 80107 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHT AND UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY SOURCES, NONTRIBUTARY DENVER, ARAPAHOE, AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AQUIFERS, ELBERT COUNTY, 3.1 acres being Lot 75, Saddlewood Subdivision Filing 2, generally located in the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 5, T8S, R64W of the 6th P.M.; Denver: 1.4 acre-feet; Arapahoe: 1.2 acre-feet; and Laramie-Fox Hills: 0.9 acre-feet, Domestic, commercial, irrigation, stockwatering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes, on and off the Subject Property; Request Pursuant to Section 37-92602(4), C.R.S.: Well Permit No. 182034; Priority and Appropriation Date: September 22, 1994; Source and Well Depth: Upper Dawson aquifer/342 feet deep; Amount: 12 gpm/1 acre-foot (absolute); Use: household purposes in one single family dwelling and irrigation of 7000 square feet of home gardens and lawns; Legal Description: In the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 5, T8S, R64W of the 6th P.M., approximately 1700 feet from the south and 2200 feet from the west section lines. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises (8 pages).

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THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of OCTOBER 2013 (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.: 927761 First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO AUGUST 2013 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 AUGUST 2013 for each County affected.

Misc. Private Public NoticeLegals DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO AUGUST 2013 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 AUGUST 2013 for each County affected. 13CW3086, Donald Wright, Jr. and Ann Wright, 41322 London Drive, Parker, CO 80138 (James J. Petrock, 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 LARAMIEFOX HILLS AND THE NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON AQUIFERS, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Property: 8.22 a c r e s g e n e r a l l y l o c a t e d in t h e NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 3, T7S, R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as described and shown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject Property"). Source of Water Rights: Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), C.R.S., Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary as described in Section 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. Estimated Amounts: Upper Dawson: 2.8 acre-feet, including water associated with Permit No. 100821, Lower Dawson: 1 acre-foot, Denver: 5 acre-feet, Arapahoe: 3.4 acre-feet, Laramie-Fox Hills: 2.4 acre-feet. Proposed Use: Domestic, commercial, irrigation, livestock watering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes, including storage, both on and off the Subject Property. 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 (0.4 acrefeet), irrigation of lawn, garden, and trees located anywhere on the Subject Property (2.2 acre-feet), and stockwatering (0.2 acre-feet), through the existing well on the Subject Property. 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 10% of that use, respectively. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions may occur to the Coal Creek stream system. Return flows accrue to the South Platte River stream systems, and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicant prays that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (6 pages).

Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), C.R.S., Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers are nontributary as described in Section 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. Estimated Amounts: Upper Dawson: 2.8 acre-feet, including water associated with Permit No. 100821, Lower Dawson: 1 acre-foot, Denver: 5 acre-feet, Arapahoe: 3.4 acre-feet, Laramie-Fox Hills: 2.4 acre-feet. Proposed Use: Domestic, commercial, irrigation, livestock watering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes, including storage, both on and off the Subject Property. 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 (0.4 acrefeet), irrigation of lawn, garden, and trees located anywhere on the Subject Property (2.2 acre-feet), and stockwatering (0.2 acre-feet), through the existing well on the Subject Property. 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 10% of that use, respectively. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions may occur to the Coal Creek stream system. Return flows accrue to the South Platte River stream systems, and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicant prays that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (6 pages).

Misc. Private Legals

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 OCTOBER 2013 (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.: 927763 First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Government Legals

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:

ZZ Ranch LLC: You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 9th day of November A.D.2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Mason Summers Martinez Investments LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

Keith Ballard: You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 9th day of November A.D.2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Mesa Minerals Inc. the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

Section: 34 Township: 7 Range: 61Subdivision: RURALA E2E2: NW4NE4: 34 7 61, 200 A. and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Mason Summers Martinez Investments LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ZZ Ranch LLC for said year 2009. That a treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Mason Summers Martinez Investments LLC at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of January, A.D. 2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of September, A. D. 2013. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 927764 First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: October 3, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Legal: Section: 34 Township: 7 Range: 62Subdivision: RURALO NE4NW4: 34 7 62 40 A and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Mesa Minerals Inc. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Keith Ballard for said year 2009. That a treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Mesa Minerals Inc. at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of January, A.D.2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of September, A. D. 2013. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 927765 First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: October 3, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Government Legals

ELBERT COUNTY DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE

13CW3086, Donald Wright, Jr. and Ann Wright, 41322 London Drive, Parker, CO 80138 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUTHE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY TARY SOURCES AND FOR APPROVAL THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE P RIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS NONTRIBUTARY LOWER DAWSON, CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICTHE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY DENVER, ARAPAHOE, AND LARAMIEATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN FOX HILLS AND THE NOT NONTRIBUOWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS TARY UPPER DAWSON AQUIFERS, ELMUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICBERT COUNTY. Subject Property: 8.22 THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR ATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND acres generally located in the BE FOREVER BARRED. OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 3, T7S, R65W of MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as described YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any THE TIME ALLISON PROVIDED BYTSTATUTE OR and shown on Attachment A hereto ("Sub- GERALDINE M800211 GAVETTE D M800117 ROY party who wishes to oppose an applicaBE FOREVER BARRED. ject Property"). SourceGAVETTE of Water BRIAN Rights: DUANE ALLISON JENNIFER A tion, or an amended application, may file Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary % BOYD THOMAS A & PATRICIA J PO BOX 936, LINN CREEK, MO 65052-0936 with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any as described in Sections44502 37-90-103(10.7), CO RD 29, ELIZABETH, CO 80632, 80107 a verified Statement Parcel: 5009800117 Greeley, CO party wishes to34E oppose anSERIAL: applica-ZWKC.R.S., Lower Dawson, Denver, ArParcel: 5264800211 MBL who HOME TITLE: 24296 7514-3033 MAKE: of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why tion, or an amended may apahoe and Laramie-Fox aquifers MBLHills HOME TITLE: 06E 678394 SERIAL: 64124274 HILWINDSOR SIZE: 14application, X 71 Section: 22 file Township: 10 Range: 59 the application should not be MAKE: granted, or with theValue: Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, are nontributary as described in Section TON SIZE: 12 X 64 Section: 23 Township: 6 Range: Actual $14,980 why it should be granted only 64 in part or on Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. Actual Estimated Value: $5,250 certain conditions. Such Statement of Op20939 MAIN ST ofYear Opposition, setting forth facts as to why Amounts: Upper Dawson: 2.8 acre-feet, 44494 CO RD 29 2012 Tax $96.48 Interest $6.75 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 position must be filed by the last day of including water associated with Permit No. the application should not be granted, or Year 2012 Tax $32.60 Interest $2.282013 Penalty $0.00 Other $40.12 Total Due: $128.23 OCTOBER (forms available on 100821, Lower Dawson: 1 acre-foot, Denwhy it should be granted only in part or on Total Due: $75.00 www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s ver: 5 acre-feet, Arapahoe: 3.4 acre-feet, certain conditions. Such Statement of OpM800417 BERNIER F day of office), and must be filed as an Original Laramie-Fox Hills: 2.4 acre-feet. Proposition must be filedCLAUDE by the last M800219 HARRISON MARTHA RING BERNIER CECILIA and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of posed Use: Domestic, commercial, irrigaOCTOBER 2013 (forms available on 609fire PASS CREEK ROAD, 82838 C/O ROBERT WOLF or in the Clerk’s eachPARKMAN, Statement WY of Opposition must also tion, livestock watering, protection, www.courts.state.co.us Parcel: 5094800219 5077 PINE RIDGE DRIVE, ELIZABETH, CO 80107 be served upon the Applicant or office), and must be filed as an Original and augmentation purposes, including MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 052243 SERIAL: 0459930G MAKE: Parcel: 5084800417 Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of storage, both on and off the Subject PropSIZE: 14 X 66certificate Section: 34 9 Range: 64 shall MBLStatement HOME TITLE: 34E 096979must SERIAL: MAKE: SKYof Township: such service of mailing each of Opposition also SC1076F erty. Description of planBUDDY for augmentation: Actual Value: $5,560 LINE SIZE: 14 X 67 Section: 18 Township: 8 Range: 64 be filed with the Water Clerk. be served upon the Applicant or Groundwater to be augmented: All avail6700 groundwater CO RD 98 Actual Value: $6,510 and an affidavit or Applicant’s Attorney able Upper Dawson aquifer Yearrights 2012 for Taxaug$16.44 Interest $1.15No.: Penalty $0.00 Other $50.00 675 S MOBILE STservice of mailing shall Legal Notice 927763 certificate of such as requested herein. Water Total Due: Year 2012 Other $25.00 First Publication: September 19, 2013 be filed withTax the$54.76 Water Interest Clerk. $3.83 Penalty $0.00 mentation: Return flows from the$67.59 use of Total Due: $83.59 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 not nontributary and nontributary groundM801072 JOHNSON MONTE E The Elbert County News Publisher: Legal Notice No.: 927761 water and direct discharge of nontributary 41297 COfor RDaug097, DEER TRAIL, CO 80105 M800396 BOWKER LUCILLE First Publication: September 19, 2013 ground water. Statement of plan Parcel: 5271801072 PO BOX 072, SIMLA, CO 80835-0072 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 mentation: The Upper Dawson aquifer waMBLuse HOME Parcel: 5300800396 Publisher: The Elbert County News ter will be used for in-house (0.4TITLE: acre- 34E 114571 SERIAL: ZWK70148518 MAKE: MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 080226 SERIAL: 0459331H MAKE: of lawn, WINDSOR feet), irrigation garden, andSIZE: trees14 X 65 Section: 4 Township: 7 Range: 61 Value: $5,960 BUDDY SIZE: 14 X 67 Section: 26 Township: located 10 Range: 60 anywhere on theActual Subject Property 41297 CO RD (0.2 97 Actual Value: $5,720 (2.2 acre-feet), and stockwatering Year 2012 Interest $2.15 Penalty $0.00 Other $42.13 711 CARIBOU ST acre-feet), through the existing wellTax on $30.72 the Total treatment Due: $75.00 Year 2012 Tax $45.36 Interest $3.18 Penalty $0.00 Other $26.46 Sewage Subject Property. for Total Due: $75.00 in-house use will be provided by a nonM801119 MCCOY evaporative septic system and return flow EVELYN PO BOX 163, CO 80117-0163 M800297 CHADMAN FARMS LLC from in-house and irrigation use will beKIOWA, apParcel: 5183801119 05260 S FRANKLIN ST, GREENWOOD VLG,proximately CO 80121-1231 90% and 10% of that use, reSERIAL: 38H8387 Parcel: 5285800297 spectively. During pumping Applicants will MAKE: BELAIR SIZE: 14 X 64 Section: 17 replaceMAKE: actual depletions to the affected Township: 8 Range: 63 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 089721 SERIAL: GW10533 stream8system to Section 37-90Actual Value: $14,280 GLENBROOK SIZE: 14 X 71 Section: 24 Township: Range:pursuant 65 137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions may 100 UTE AVEoccur #D-15 Actual Value: $11,550 to the Coal Creek stream system. Return Year 2012 Tax $81.76 Interest $5.72 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 32023 CO RD 9-15 flows Other accrue to the South River Year 2012 Tax $75.00 Interest $5.25 Penalty $0.00 $25.00 Total Platte Due: $112.48 stream systems, and those return flows Total Due: $105.25 are sufficient to replaceM800391 actual depletions PORTSCHY ALVIN G while the subject groundwater is being % THOMAS THUN M801042 DANIEL J & NANCY A SOTOMAYOR pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal 359 1ST ST. #2, HOBEKEN, NJ 07030-2439 PO BOX 25, RAMAH, CO 80832-9401 amount of nontributary Parcel: groundwater un5084800391 Parcel: 5000801042 derlying the Subject to meet SERIAL: 8978post MAKE: TWINPORT SIZE: 24 X 44 Section: 17 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 110482 SERIAL: FG3912A MAKE: NOV Property pumping augmentation requirements. Fur- 64 Township: 8 Range: SIZE: 14 X 62 Section: 35 Township: 10 Range: 60 ther, Applicant prays that this Court Actual Value:grant $12,970 Actual Value: $6,990 the application and for such other as 33760 CO relief RD 17 903 LIPTRAP ST seems proper in the premises. (6 pages). Year 2012 Tax $86.84 Interest $6.08 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Year 2012 Tax $55.24 Interest $3.87 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $117.92 Total Due: $84.11 THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONSM800165 MAY AFFECT IN SANDSTEAD RICHARD M800010 DOUPE, TERRY PRIORITY ANY WA T E R CO R IRD G H149, T S MATHESON, CO 80830 20187 PO BOX 114 CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICParcel: 5029800165 100 UTE A-8, KIOWA, CO 80117 ATED WITHIN THIS MBL DIVISION AND 34E 083154 SERIAL: 0522697882 MAKE: HOME TITLE: Parcel: 5183800010 OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS CHAMPION SIZE: 24 X 56 Section: 26 Township: 12 Range: 59 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 089092 SERIAL: L01191 MAKE: CASTLE MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN Actual Value: $25,250 SIZE: 14 X 65 Section: 17 Township: 8 Range: 63 THE TIME PROVIDED 7000 BY STATUTE OR CO RD 149 Actual Value: $5,750 BE FOREVER BARRED. Year 2012 Tax $162.28 Interest $11.36 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 100 UTE AVE #A-08

ELBERT COUNTY DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY, MOBILE HOME TAXES, AND STATE ASSESSED Complying with Section 39-10-110, I hereby submit the list of delinquent personal property, manufactured (mobile) homes, real estate improvements and state tax commission assessment taxes due and unpaid as shown by current tax roll, 2012 due in 2013, and prior years taxes,

Total Due: $198.64 Year 2012 Tax $33.00 Interest $2.31 Penalty $0.00 Other $39.69 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any Total Due: $75.00 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 OCTOBER 2013 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s

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including interest and advertising to September 30, 2013, the property upon which such taxes are levied is subject to distraint, seizure and sale. By: Richard Pettitt, Elbert County Treasurer Legal Notice No: 927760 * First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 * Publisher: The Elbert County News

M800005 RIVERA DONALD A PO BOX 314, CALHAN, CO 80808-0314 Parcel: 5000800005 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 094991 SERIAL: P128549 MAKE: SCHULT SIZE: 12 X 49 Section: 26 Township: 10 Range: 60 Actual Value: $5,100 202 WASHINGTON AVE Year 2012 Tax $40.44 Interest $2.83 Penalty $0.00 Other $31.73 Total Due: $75.00 M800109 SANDERSON ALLEN A PO BOX 621593, LITTLETON, CO 80162 Parcel: 5084800109 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 015462 SERIAL: 1552201077 MAKE: STEWART SIZE: 19 X 50 Section: 18 Township: 8 Range: 64 Actual Value: $6,560 848 S MOBILE ST Year 2012 Tax $54.76 Interest $3.83 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $83.59 M801003 SHAFFER RICHARD W PO BOX 182, KIOWA, CO 80117-0182 Parcel: 5183801003 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E108699 SERIAL: H170195 MAKE: BELLA VISTA SIZE: 12 X 60 Section: 17 Township: 8 Range: 63 Actual Value: $4,040 100 UTE AVE #C-14 Year 2012 Tax $22.96 Interest $1.61 Penalty $0.00 Other $50.00 Total Due: $74.57 M800101 SHOOP ERIN & JOSHUA PO BOX 761 KIOWA, CO 80117 Parcel: 5383800101 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 068511 SERIAL: FJ221064 MAKE: NEW MOON SIZE: 12 X 61 Section: 17 Township: 8 Range: 63 Actual Value: $4,410 424 CHEYENNE ST Year 2012 Tax $25.08 Interest $1.76 Penalty $0.00 Other $48.16 Total Due: $75.00 M801257 UTZ KELLI & CHAD ALLEN Y C/O VANDERBILT MORGAGE & FIN PO BOX 9800, MARYVILLE, TN 37802 Parcel: 5941920007 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E211921 SERIAL: HOCO15F02832AB MAKE: OAKWOOD SIZE: 28 X 76 Section: 19 Township: 9 Range: 64Subdivision: RURALA Actual Value: $79,840 26904 CO RD 13 Year 2012 Tax $518.56 Interest $36.30 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $579.86 M800153 WARREN DELORES % MICHAEL PATTERSON PO BOX 281. SIMLA, CO 80835-0281 Parcel: 5000800153 MBL HOME TITLE: 34E 070961 SERIAL: GW10166 MAKE: CENTRAL SIZE: 14 X 67 Section: 34 Township: 10 Range: 60 Actual Value: $7,800 30952 US HWY 24 Year 2012 Tax $50.28 Interest $3.52 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $78.80

P903163 HAPPY TIMEZ PO BOX 532, SIMLA, CO 80835-0532 Parcel: Actual Value: $6,800 701 CARIBOU ST Year 2012 Tax $5.15 Interest $0.21 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $30.36 P902844 KIOWA CREEK CAFE C/O MARTIN CUNNINGHAM 45795 SUN COUNTRY DRIVE, ELIZABETH, CO 80107 Parcel: Section: 20 Township: 8 Range: 63FOOD SERVICE-GENERAL Actual Value: $11,220 244 COMANCHE ST Year 2012 Tax $233.04 Interest $16.31 Penalty $0.00 Other $59.96 Total Due: $309.31 P903181 LEAF COMMERCIAL CAPITAL INC. 2005 MARKET ST 15 FL, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 Parcel: Actual Value: $6,450 Year 2012 Tax $67.04 Interest $4.02 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $96.06 P902646 OLKJER SANDI 24501 N ELBERT RD, ELBERT, CO 80106-0122 Parcel: PERSONAL PROPERTY Actual Value: $9,320 24501 N ELBERT RD Year 2012 Tax $201.84 Interest $14.13 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $240.97 P902771 RUNNING CREEK VISION CENTER, INC. 2505 BIG BEAR CIRCLE , SEDALIA, CO 80135-4433 Parcel: Section: 18 Township: 8 Range: 64PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 796 Actual Value: $11,580 796 E KIOWA ST #H-10 Year 2010 Tax $11.72 Interest $3.63 Penalty $0.00 Other $0.00 Year 2011 Tax $234.52 Interest $44.56 Penalty $0.00 Other $70.00 Year 2012 Tax $353.84 Interest $24.77 Penalty $0.00 Other $75.00 Total Due: $818.04 P902337 WESTERN DESIGN PAINTING, INC. C/O JOSEPH A STAPLETON 35125 COMANCHE CREEK RD, KIOWA, CO 80117-8409 Parcel: Section: 6 Township: 8 Range: 62 Actual Value: $0 35125 COMANCHE CREEK RD Year 2011 Tax $53.04 Interest $10.08 Penalty $0.00 Other $70.00 Year 2012 Tax $0.00 Interest $0.00 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $158.12 U117593 MHF LOGISTICAL SOLUTIONS JOYCE JEWELL 4500 BROOKTREE RD STE 200 WEXFORD, PA 15090-9289 Parcel: STATE ASSESSED Actual Value: $0 Year 2009 Tax $5.08 Interest $2.19 Penalty $0.00 Other $30.00 Year 2010 Tax $0.00 Interest $0.00 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Year 2011 Tax $0.00 Interest $0.00 Penalty $0.00 Other $30.00 Year 2012 Tax $0.00 Interest $0.00 Penalty $0.00 Other $25.00 Total Due: $117.27

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special meeting, the county currently is facing an estimated $194,000 shortfall in anticipated 2013 General Fund revenues. Adding insult to injury, county officials must also figure out a way to pay for $291,000 in projected new — and yet unbudgeted — expenses that will come due in 2014. Those additional outlays are related, in part, to shoring up the county’s decaying or outdated infrastructure and hiring sorely needed additional employees. At the special meeting, Rowland pointed out the county currently has just $20,000 in emergency reserve funds. “That money could all be spent in a bad 20 minutes,” Rowland said, noting that the cost of a single water drop from an air tanker fighting a wildfire is $2,000. Both Rowland and Schlegel warned that if voters do not approve the mill levy increase, significant and immediate cuts will have to be made in county services, including decreased funding of both public safety and road maintenance. But Ross did not agree. “The sky is not falling,” he said, pointing out that Elbert County’s declining residential property values are offset to some de-

Elbert County voters will see this question on the November ballot: Shall Elbert County taxes be increased $1,045,374.60 annually (first full fiscal year dollar increase) by such amounts as may be generated annually thereafter by the imposition of an additional mill levy of not to exceed four mills for General Fund purposes and applied for the purpose of funding Elbert County General Fund operating expenditures, and shall Elbert County be permitted to collect, retain and expend all revenues derived from such taxes and any earnings thereon, regardless of whether the annual revenues from such taxes in any year after the first full fiscal year in which it is in effect exceed the estimated dollar amount stated above, either as a voter-approved revenue change or an exception to limits on revenues and spending, and without limiting the collection or spending of any other revenues or funds by the County under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution or any other law? gree by increasing agricultural land values. Schlegel did not attend the Sept. 11 commissioners’ meeting. Ross, who has been in office less than a year, declined to comment ), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER NONfurther on the proposed millRIGHTS levy FROM increase TRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUor specific issues related to AND county financTARY SOURCES FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE es, explaining that he needed to go through NONTRIBUTARY DENVER, ARAPAHOE, “the entire budgeting process”HILLS for the AND LARAMIE-FOX AND upTHE NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON coming year before he would comfortAQUIFER, ELBERT“feel COUNTY. Subject Property: 1.88 acres being Lot 2, Ponderable talking specifics.”

osa Park Estates Unit 9, generally located in the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 25, T7S, R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as shown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject Property"). Source of Water Rights: The “As long as I’ve him,is not Dallas has Upperknown Dawson aquifer nontributary as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), always demonstrated the utmost in integC.R.S., and the Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers rity and character,” Rowland said.is nontributary as described in Section 37-90-103(10.5), Commissioner Kurt Schlegel SchroC.R.S.Estimated Annual said Amounts: Upper Continued from Page 1 Dawson: acre-feet (decreed amount to eder is “stepping into a0.6demanding job with include water associated with existing well No. 235594), acrea pretty steep Permit learning curve Denver: but I0.6 know Arapahoe: 0.7 acre-feet, Laramieethic, recounting a recent instance in which Dallas is up for feet, theHills: challenge andProposed I’m really Fox 0.5 acre-feet. Use: he observed Schroeder “positively mentor- excited to have Domestic, commercial, irrigation, livehim joining our team.” stock watering, fire protection, and auging” area youth — including Rowland’s own Schroeder’s mentation appointment, comingstorage, just purposes, including both on and off the Subject Property. Degrandson — on the baseball diamond. twoFOR months theof November election, scription plan for augmentation: The ), APPLICATION UNDER- before Upper Dawson aquifer water will be used GROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONthrough the existing well for inhouse use TRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUin one residence (0.35 acre-feet), irrigaTARY SOURCES AND FOR APPROVAL tion of 3500 square feet of home lawn and OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE garden (0.2 acre-feet), stockwatering of 2 NONTRIBUTARY DENVER, ARAPAHOE, large domestic animals (0.025 acre-feet), AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AND THE and use in a water feature (0.025 acreNOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON Public Notice AQUIFER, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject feet). Sewage treatment for inhouse use Property: 1.88 acres being Lot 2, Ponderwill be provided by a non-evaporative sepDISTRICT COURT, osa Park Estates Unit 9, generally located tic system and return flow from inhouse WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO in the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 25, T7S, and irrigation use will be approximately AUGUST 2013 WATER R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as 90% and 15% of that use, respectively. RESUME PUBLICATION shown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream sysProperty"). Source of Water Rights: The tem pursuant to Section 37-90Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED 137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions may occur as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), IN WATER APPLICATIONS to the Running Creek stream system. ReC.R.S., and the Denver, Arapahoe and IN WATER DIV. 1 turn flows accrue to the South Platte River Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers is nontributary Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are nostream system, and return flows are suffias described in Section 37-90-103(10.5), tified that the following is a resume of all cient to replace actual depletions while the C.R.S.Estimated Annual Amounts: Upper Dawson: 0.6 acre-feet (decreed amount to water right applications and certain subject groundwater is being pumped. include water associated with existing well amendments filed in the Office of the WaApplicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Permit No. 235594), Denver: 0.6 acreter Clerk during the month of AUGUST Subject Property to meet post pumping feet, Arapahoe: 0.7 acre-feet, Laramie2013 for each County affected. augmentation requirements. Further, ApFox Hills: 0.5 acre-feet. Proposed Use: plicants pray that this Court grant the apDomestic, commercial, irrigation, live13CW3084, Claire and Robert Savage, plication and for such other relief as stock watering, fire protection, and aug2095 Woodpecker Lane, Elizabeth, CO seems proper in the premises. (4 pages). mentation purposes, including storage, 80107 (James Petrock, Petrock & both on and off the Subject Property. DeFendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY scription of plan for augmentation: The CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERTHESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN Upper Dawson aquifer water will be used GROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONPRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS through the existing well for inhouse use TRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUCLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICin one residence (0.35 acre-feet), irrigaTARY SOURCES AND FOR APPROVAL ATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND tion of 3500 square feet of home lawn and OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS garden (0.2 acre-feet), stockwatering of 2 NONTRIBUTARY DENVER, ARAPAHOE, MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN large domestic animals (0.025 acre-feet), AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AND THE THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR and use in a water feature (0.025 acreNOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON BE FOREVER BARRED. feet). Sewage treatment for inhouse use AQUIFER, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject will be provided by a non-evaporative sepProperty: 1.88 acres being Lot 2, PonderYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any tic system and return flow from inhouse osa Park Estates Unit 9, generally located party who wishes to oppose an applicaand irrigation use will be approximately in the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 25, T7S, tion, or an amended application, may file 90% and 15% of that use, respectively. R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, During pumping Applicants will replace acshown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement tual depletions to the affected stream sysProperty"). Source of Water Rights: The of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why tem pursuant to Section 37-90Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary the application not be granted, or 137(9)(c.5), Depletions may occur as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), LOCALITY MAYshould PROHIBIT THE OPERAConstitution;C.R.S. and why it OF should be granted only in part or on to the Running Creek stream system. ReC.R.S., and the Denver, TION MARIJUANA CULTIVATION Public NoticeArapahoe and certain conditions. Such Statement of Opturn flows accrue the South Platte Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers is nontributary FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODUCT WHEREAS, ArticletoXVIII, Section 16, River position must be filed by the last day of stream system, flows are suffias described in OF Section 37-90-103(10.5), MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, MARIparagraph 2(e) ofand thereturn Colorado ConstituSTATE COLORADO} OCTOBER 2013FACILITIES, (forms available cientdefines to replace actualindepletions C.R.S.Estimated Annual Amounts: JUANA TESTING OR RE- on tion “Locality” paragraphwhile 2(e) the of }ssUpper Dawson: COUNTY 0.6 acre-feet www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s subject 16 groundwater is beingand pumped. TAIL MARIJUANA STORES THROUGH Section to include a county; OF (decreed ELBERT}amount to include water associated with existing well office), and must be as an Original Applicants will reserve an equal amount of THE ENACTMENT OFfiled AN ORDINANCE nontributaryArticle groundwater underlying Permit No. meeting 235594), and THROUGH include $158.00 filing fee.OR A copy OR AN INITIATED RE- of WHEREAS, XVIII, Section 16, the At a regular of Denver: the Board0.6 of acreSubject Property to Colorado meet post pumping feet, Arapahoe: 0.7 acre-feet, each Statement of Opposition must also FERRED MEASURE; PROVIDED, ANY paragraph 5(f) of the ConstituCounty Commissioners for ElbertLaramieCounty, b e s e r v e d u p o n t h e A p p l i c a nt or augmentation requirements. Further, ApFox Hills: 0.5 acre-feet. Proposed Use: INITIATED OR REFERRED MEASURE tion states the following: State of Colorado, held at the Courthouse Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or plicants pray that this Court grant the apDomestic, irrigation, TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF in Kiowa on commercial, Wednesday, the 11th day liveof certificate of such service ofFACILITIES, mailing shall plication and for other relief as stock watering, fire protection, augMARIJUANA CULTIVATION (f) A LOCALITY MAYsuch ENACT ORDISeptember A.D. 2013, there wereand present: be filed with the Water Clerk. seems proper in the premises.NOT (4 pages). mentation purposes, including storage, MARIJUANA PRODUCT MANUFACTURNANCES OR REGULATIONS, IN both onRowland: and off the Subject Property. DeING FACILITIES, MARIJUANA TESTING CONFLICT WITH THIS SECTION OR Robert Commissioner Chairman Legal Notice OR No.:RETAIL 927762MARIJUANA THE WATER RIGHTS scription of Commissioner plan for augmentation: The FACILITIES, WITH REGULATIONS OR CLAIMED LEGISLA- BY Larry Ross: First Publication: September 2013 THESE APPLICATIONS MAY TO AFFECT Upper DawsonCommissioner aquifer water will be used STORES MUST APPEAR ON19, A GENTION ENACTED PURSUANT THIS IN Kurt Schlegel: Last Publication: September 19, 2013AN P R I O R I T Y A N Y W A T E R R I G H T S through the existing well for inhouse use ERAL ELECTION BALLOT DURING SECTION, GOVERNING THE TIME, Sheryl Caldwell: Deputy, Publisher: The Elbert County News CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICin one residence (0.35 acre-feet), irrigaEVEN NUMBERED YEAR. PLACE, MANNER AND NUMBER OF Clerk to the Board ATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND tion of 3500 square feet of home lawn and MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT OPERAOWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS gardenthe (0.2 acre-feet), stockwatering of 2 WHEREAS, at the November 6, 2012 TIONS; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES When following proceedings, among MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN large domestic (0.025 election approximately 54% of Elbert FOR THE ISSUANCE, SUSPENSION, other, were had animals and done, to wit:acre-feet), THE TIME PROVIDED STATUTE OR and use in a water feature (0.025 acreCounty voters rejected the proposed AND REVOCATION OF BY A LICENSE BE FOREVER BARRED. feet). Sewage treatment for inhouse use adoption of Amendment 64; and ISSUED BY THE LOCALITY IN ACCORORDINANCE NO. 13-01 will be provided by a non-evaporative sepDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (h) OR (i), AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any tic system and return flow from inhouse WHEREAS, consistent with the authority SUCH PROCEDURES TO BE SUBJECT OPERATION OF MARIJUANA CULTIVAparty who wishes to oppose an applicaand irrigation use will be approximately granted to the Board in Amendment 64 TO REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE TION and FACILITIES, MARIJUANA PRODtion,ALL or an amended application, may file 90% 15% of that use, respectively. and the will of the Elbert County voters, 4 OF TITLE 24 OF THE COLORADO UCT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, During pumping Applicants will replace acthe Board desires to adopt this ordinance ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT MARIJUANA TESTING FACILITIES OR Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement tual depletions to the affected stream sysprohibiting the operation of marijuana OR ANY SUCCESSOR PROVISION; of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why tRETAIL e m p uMARIJUANA r s u a n t t o STORES S e c t i o nWITHIN 37-90cultivation facilities, marijuana product ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF ANUNINCORPORATED ELBERT COUNTY, the application should not be granted, or 137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions may occur manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing NUAL OPERATING, LICENSING, AND STATE OF COLORADO why it should be granted only in part or on to the Running Creek stream system. Refacilities or retail marijuana stores within APPLICATION FEES FOR MARIJUANA certain conditions. Such Statement of Opturn flows accrue to the South Platte River the unincorporated areas of Elbert County, ESTABLISHMENTS, PROVIDED, THE WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-11position must be filed by the last day of stream system, and return flows are suffiAPPLICATION FEE (forms SHALL ONLY BE on Colorado. 103, Board of County Commissioners OCTOBER 2013 available cient the to replace actual depletions while the DUE IF AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITof Elbert County, Colorado (hereinafter www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s subject groundwater is being pumped. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED TED TOand A LOCALITY ACCORDANCE the “Board”), the authority toamount exerciseof office), must be IN filed as an Original Applicants willhas reserve an equal WITH PARAGRAPH ANDfee. A LICENSby the Board of County Commissioners of all County powers for the Unincorporated nontributary groundwater underlying the and include $158.00(i) filing A copy of the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, ING FEE SHALL ONLY BE DUE IF A Areas of Elbert County; and Subject Property to meet post pumping each Statement of Opposition must also LICENSE LOCALITY as follows: b e s e r v eISd ISSUED u p o n tBY h eA A p p l i c a n t INo r augmentation requirements. Further, ApACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (h) WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, the Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or plicants pray that this Court grant the apOR (i); ANDofESTABLISHING PENSection 1. Purpose. voters of Colorado the adoption certificate such service of CIVIL mailing shall plication and for approved such other relief as 1.1 The purpose of this Ordinance is to ALTIES VIOLATION OF AN ORDIof Amendment 64,the Personal Use(4and be filed FOR with the Water Clerk. seems proper in premises. pages). protect and promote the public health, NANCE OR REGULATION GOVERNING Regulation of Marijuana; and THE AND MANNER OF safety and general welfare of the citizens LegalTIME, NoticePLACE, No.: 927762 THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY and residents of Elbert County, Colorado, A MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT THAT WHEREAS, Amendment MAY 64 added a new First Publication: September 19, 2013 THESE APPLICATIONS AFFECT IN MAY OPERATE IN SUCH LOCALITY. by prohibiting the operation of marijuana Section to Article Last Publication: September 19, 2013 A P R I O R16 ITY A N Y XVIII W A TofEthe R Colorado RIGHTS Publisher: The Elbert County News 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.

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Misc. Private Legals

Castle Rock retail project tabled By Virginia Grantier

vgrantier@ourcoloradonews.com A proposed 200-acre Castle Rock retail project), that wouldFOR beUNDERlocated next to the APPLICATION GROUND WATER RIGHTS FROMand NON-at up to 900,000 Outlets at Castle Rock, TRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUsquare feet, AND would twice as large as the TARY SOURCES FOR be APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE outlet mall, is no longer a possibility — for NONTRIBUTARY DENVER, ARAPAHOE, AND time LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AND THE the being, anyway. NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON “There’s always hope,” said Castle Rock AQUIFER, ELBERT COUNTY. Subject Property: 1.88 acres being Lot 2, PonderTown Stevens osa ParkManager Estates Unit 9,Mark generally located in response to in the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 25, T7S, a councilmember’s query on whether there R65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as is anyonhope for Aa hereto future agreement with the shown Attachment ("Subject Property"). Source of Water Rights: The developer, the Greenwood Village-based Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), Albert Development Partners LLC. C.R.S., and the Denver, Arapahoe and But not much currently. Laramie-Fox Hills aquifershope, is nontributary as described in Section 37-90-103(10.5), The town staff and attorney recomC.R.S.Estimated Annual Amounts: Upper Dawson: 0.6 acre-feet amount toindefinitely, exmended tabling(decreed the project include water associated with existing well plaining, among other0.6things, Permit No. 235594), Denver: acre- the lack of an feet, Arapahoe: after 0.7 acre-feet, Laramie- this summer. agreement negotiations Fox Hills: 0.5 acre-feet. Proposed Use: And commercial, the council agreed, Domestic, irrigation, live- voting 6-0 to stock watering, fire protection, and aug“table indefinitely.” Chip mentation purposes, includingCouncilmember storage, both on andwas off the Subject Property. DeWilson absent. scription of plan for augmentation: The The town began with Alberta Upper Dawson aquifer waternegotiating will be used through the existing well for inhouse use after the town council voted in one residence (0.35 acre-feet), irriga- 7-0 in early July tion of 3500initial square feet of home lawn to give approval toanda proposed prigarden (0.2 acre-feet), stockwatering of 2 vate/public partnership with Alberta. large domestic animals (0.025 acre-feet), and use in a water feature (0.025 acreThe council’s July vote approved the feet). Sewage treatment for inhouse use will be provided byfinancial a non-evaporative sepconceptual structure and prepa-

tic system and return flow from inhouse and irrigation use will be approximately 90% and 15% of that use, respectively. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream systo county twill e m padd u r s u aa n t measure t o S e c t i o nof3 7stability -90137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions occur months by sevleadership rocked in may recent to the Running Creek stream system. Return accrue to the South Platte River eralflows high-profile exits. stream system, and return flows are suffitoactual Hartsough’s former cientPrior to replace depletions whiledeparture, the subject groundwater is being pumped. Elections Manager Blake Hepburn reApplicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributaryalso groundwater the signed, citing underlying health issues. Subject Property to meet post pumping Earlier requirements. this summer, augmentation Further, Ap-commissioners plicants pray that this McNeil Court grant to the replace aptabbed Sherry Hepburn. plication and for such other relief as McNeil was sworn in (4 inpages). August. seems proper in the premises.

a RIGHTS proposed mill BY levy THEWith WATER CLAIMED 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.

Misc. Private Legals

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 OCTOBER 2013 (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.: 927762 First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Government Legals

cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities or retail marijuana stores. Section 2. Authority and Effect. 2.1 This Ordinance is authorized pursuant to, inter alia, Article XVIII, Section 16, paragraph 5(f) of the Colorado Constitution. 2.2 Nothing in this Ordinance shall prohibit the continuation of previous enforcement actions undertaken by the County pursuant to previous regulations, provided that the violation is also a violation this Ordinance. Section 3. Applicability. 3.1 This Ordinance shall apply throughout the unincorporated area of Elbert County. Section 4. Definitions. 4.1 Unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, any terms used herein shall have the same meanings as provided in Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution. Section 5. Marijuana Establishments Prohibited. 5.1 The licensing and operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores is hereby prohibited. Section 6. Enforcement. 6.1 This Ordinance shall be enforced by the Elbert County Sheriff. Section 7. Violation. 7.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance. Section 8. Disposition of Fines and Forfeitures. 8.1 Violations of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine for a first offense and for any subsequent offence in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per violation and each day shall be deemed a separate violation. 8.2 Unless otherwise provided by law, all fines paid for the violation of this

tax increase

ration of financial agreements. In that vote, they were approving a conceptual structure in which Alberta “would be responsible for all private costs and financial risk and would be responsible for implementing the project.” The town, in that conceptual deal, would have shared 27.5 percent of its sales tax revenues for up to 25 years. It was proposed that that revenue as well as fees imposed on retail customers would have been used to pay off a bond issue to be levied on the property’s metropolitan district to fund the project’s infrastructure costs. The council at that time also set a special meeting for Aug. 27 to consider final approval. But that meeting was continued as negotiations continued — and at the Sept. 10 meeting Stevens said that continuing it again, instead of tabling it, could “mislead the public” that something was happening with the project. One of the sticking points apparently was that the town had a deadline to get the bond issue on the ballot and without an agreement with the developer, who was hard to reach lately, that deadline couldn’t be met.

and ballot initiative asking Elbert County residents if they want to secede from the state of Colorado, turnout for the coming election is likely to be high. Schlegel said in preparation for the election, the county has been receiving additional administrative support You during the and each of youfrom are hereby notified on the 9th day past few months both thethat Secretary of of November A.D. 2010 the then County State’s office and also from officials Treasurer of the election County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien in neighboring Douglas sale to NancyCounty. S. Jarrin the following de-

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2010-01273 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: Frederick A. Corbin: You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 9th day of November A.D. 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Nancy S. Jarrin the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Section: 4 Township: 12 Range: 59Subdivision: RURALA E2NE4 & PAR IN N2N2SE4: 4 12 59 DESC B689 P509

scribed real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:

Government Legals

Section: 4 Township: 12 Range: 59Subdivision: RURALA E2NE4 & PAR IN N2N2SE4: 4 12 59 DESC B689 P509 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Nancy S. Jarrin. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Frederick A. Corbin for said year 2009. That a treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Nancy S. Jarrin at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 6th day of January, A.D.2014, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 9th day of September, A. D. 2013. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 927766 First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: October 3, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Nancy S. Jarrin. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Frederick A. Corbin year 2009.to Elbert ordinance shallforbesaid made payable County and submitted to the Elbert County That a treasurer’s Deed will be issued Treasurer’s Office and deposited into thefor said realfund estate to theCounty. said Nancy S. Jargeneral of Elbert rin at o’clock P.M., thepenal6th day of 8.3 In 3:00 addition to the fineson and January, A.D.2014, the same ties prescribed in thisunless Ordinance, any has been redeemed. person convicted of a violation of this Ordinance shall be subject to the statutory Said property maydollars be redeemed said surcharges of ten ($10.00)from for the sale at any prior toAssistance the actualand execuVictims and time Witnesses tion of said Treasurer’s Witnessformy Law Enforcement Fund,Deed. and ($15.00) hand this 9th day of September, A. D. the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust 2013. These surcharges shall be paid Fund. to the clerk of the court by each person Richard Pettitt convicted of violating this Ordinance. The County Treasurer Elbert County clerk shall transmitofthe moneys to the respective funds in accordance with C.R.S. Legal Notice No.: 927766 § 30-15-402(2). FirstThe Publication: 8.4 remediesSeptember provided in19, this2013 OrdiLast Publication: October 3, 2013 nance shall be cumulative and in addition Publisher: Elbertstate County Newsremedy, to any otherThe federal, or local criminal or civil, which may be available. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude prosecution under any other applicable statute, ordinance, rule, order or regulation. Section 9. Severability. 9.1 If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, phrase or part of this Ordinance is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect, impair or invalidate any remaining provisions of this Ordinance. Section 10. Conflicting Provisions. 10.1 Where any provision of this Ordinance conflicts with any other provision of this Ordinance, or any other law or Ordinance, the more stringent shall apply. Section 11. Interpretation. 11.1 This Ordinance shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities or retail marijuana stores within the unincorporated areas of Elbert

County, Colorado. Section 12. Effective Date. 12.1 This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption on the second and final reading and shall remain in effect until such time as this Ordinance is amended, temporarily suspended or repealed. INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING, on the 14th day of August, 2013, and ordered published in full in the Elbert County News. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ELBERT, COLORADO /s/ Robert Rowland By: Robert Rowland, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Mandy Taylor By: Deputy Clerk to the Board ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, on the 11th day of September, 2013, and ordered published in full in the Elbert County News. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ELBERT, COLORADO /s/ Robert Rowland By: Robert Rowland, Chair ATTEST: /s/ Dallas Schroeder By: Dallas Schroeder, Elbert County Clerk & Recorder Legal Notice No.: 927767 First Publication: September 19, 2013 Last Publication: September 19, 2013 Publisher: The 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.

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13-Life

South Metrolife

unty m the ming

Parker pup Heidi spent her sixth birthday showing that she hasn’t lost her love of play. She was among thousands of dogs to take to the H2O’Brien Pool for Barker Days.

In the swim

elecaddithe ry of cials

More than 1,100 dogs splashed down Sept. 7 at Barker Days, the Town of Parker’s annual event at H2O’Brien Pool. A handful of pups were too distracted by the mayhem to get in the pool, and a few of the more hesitant dogs were tossed in by their owners. But the retrievers showed little hesitancy, launching themselves into the deep end over and over to chase after balls and discs. It was an ideal way for the canines to cool off on what turned out to be a 95-degree day. Jodie Ruyle, of Denver, encourages her 4-year-old black Lab, Rae, to chase after a ball in the H2O’Brien Pool Sept. 7. The pool opens for one day at the end of each season for Barker Days.

Photos by Chris MiChlewiCz

Family secrets surface at Curious ‘After the Revolution’ focuses on dynamics By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Strains of “Teach Your Children” play in the background as lights go up on a striking two-story set with old brick apartment walls, hundreds of books and a stairstep bookcase connecting the levels. Curious Theatre opened its 16th season with “After the Revolution” by iF you go up-and-coming “After the Revolution” plays young American through Oct. 5 at Curious Theplaywright Amy atre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Herzog, a play Performances: 8 p.m. Thursabout generadays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. tions of a New Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44. 303York Marxist 623-0524, curioustheatre.org. family and a secret that comes to light. Ben Joseph (Gordon McConnell) is talking about the school where he teaches history and social justice, criticizing the principal. His audience is his brother Leo (Mark Collins), on sabbatical working on a book. Enter their assertive mother Vera (Anne Oberbroeckling), who is opinionated, hard of hearing and a wonderfully colorful character. There is talk of the departed Joe Joseph, famous Marxist, father and husband and of his granddaughter Emma, who has started a foundation in his name for social causes. It seems a new book is coming out from Yale Press that accuses Joe of spying for the Russians, a story Emma doesn’t know. How should they tell her? How will it affect her

Elbert County News 13 September 19, 2013

Chatfield maze is wander wonder The 2013 Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield offers wanderers eight acres of paths to tread, cut in the design of the Colorado state flag — with a labyrinth in the center for variety! It is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27 at 8500 W. Deer Creek Road, Littleton. (West of Wadsworth, south of C-470.) Two 15-foottall illuminated bridges run above it — and there are folks patrolling so you won’t get totally lost. There are food vendors, a hayride, pony rides and more. Tickets cost $12/$10/$8/$6. The maze is open 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays, noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. (On Oct. 11-13, a Pumpkin Festival Ticket will be needed to get into the maze and many more experiences await.) In October, on Friday and Saturday nights after dark, ghosts will be in residence. Botanicgardens.org.

bargain art

The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, has an exhibit, through Oct. 6 of Littleton Fine Arts Guild members’ works that are all priced at less than $100. (This is a once-a-year event.) The Depot is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 303-795-0781.

rendezvous returns

The 1830s Rendezvous and Spanish Colonial Art Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29 at the Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. On the grounds, families will find mountain men, trappers and traders from the Bent’s Fort era, a farmers market, dancing, storytelling and inside, a group of Spanish artists and craftsmen will demonstrate and sell their works. Plein air artists will be on hand recording the scene. Food will be available for purchase. Admission: $5/$3. Tesoroculturalcenter.org.

spain and glass

Lauren Bahlman as Emma Joseph and Jim Hunt as Morty discuss a possible foundation contribution in “After the Revolution” at Curious Theatre. Courtesy photo life and her foundation? Emma Joseph (Lauren Bahlman) and her boyfriend Miguel (Matthew Block) talk about the foundation where he also works and a campaign to help a black man in prison, accused of shooting a cop. She also meets with a wealthy donor, Morty (Jim Hunt). When Emma arrives at her parents’ home, her father tells her that her grandfather is named as an ideological Communist who gave secrets to Russia in the new book and that the family won’t contest it because it is true. She is shattered and angry and the story takes off from there, focusing on individual characters’ reactions and responses — and a compelling look at family dynamics as they process a significant period in

recent history. Also in the strong cast: Dee Covington as Ben’s compassionate wife and Jessica Roblee as Emma’s sister Jess, who is afflicted by addiction problems. The well-written script takes us through a few days in May and June 1999, with a troubled family of intellectuals, who are swamped by emotional stress, triggered because the family patriarch was blacklisted years earlier. The acting is uniformly strong, thoughtfully directed by Chip Walton. Bahlman and Oberbroeckling particularly stand out. Background music is carefully chosen and lighting enhances the fine set. All in all, a very satisfying evening of theater as we meet a new writer.

“Spain in Color” and “Glorious Glass” are the latest show titles at Greater Castle Rock Art Guild’s Art on the Edge Gallery, 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Photos of four cities in Spain by Ellie Ludvigsen and Jon Yamamoto and glasswork by several artists in differing styles and techniques will be shown through Oct. 20, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 27. Gcrag.com, 303814-3300.

‘hike and seek’

For a fourth year, the National Wildlife Federation is encouraging parents to “Take your kid for a walk on the wild side.” South Platte Park is participating in the “Hike and Seek” outing from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28, which combines a nature hike and a scavenger hunt. Meet at Carson Nature Center and the go-at-your-own-pace hike will have nature stations spaced along the way, highlighting animals and plants and nature crafts, including a “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” station highlighting a lesson about trees. Each child will meet Ranger Rick at the end of the two-mile trail and receive an honorary Junior Naturalist badge. Tickets at hikeandseek.org.

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Zombies coming to Fox Run Regional Park El Paso County Parks focuses on emergency preparedeness

If you are a zombie, ever played one on television, or aspire to be a zombie, then Fox Run Regional Park is where you’ll want to be on Sept. 28. That’s when El Paso County Parks is hosting the first annual “Be Prepared…Don’t Be A Zombie” 5K and 3K Zombie Run. “The first time out we should expect around 200 people,” said Joel Quevillon, El Paso County public information officer. “We already have more than 100 people signed up. It’s open to people of all abilities.” The event is more than just an excuse

for zombies to gather in a beautiful wooded area of the county. Organizers are hoping to showcase the need for all residents to develop their own family and workplace emergency preparedness plans. Two devastating fires - Waldo Canyon and Black Forest - occurred less than 365 days apart and destroyed nearly 850 homes and charred 30,000 acres in the Colorado Springs area. In addition the subsequent flash flooding this summer off the burn scars has brought emergency preparedness clearly into focus our community. “The `Don’t be a Zombie’ run is a fun way to provide educational information to the public and showcase the value of being prepared,” Quevillon said. “These types of races are happening all over the country. We want to use it as a way to increase people’s

awareness.” The Zombie Run consists of two types of events; a traditional 5K (though participants can modify their traditional running apparel to dress as zombies) and a 3K Zombie Run, where participants will be chased by zombies attempting to avoid zombies. The runners in the 3K race will wear “life flags;” similar to those in flag football. The zombies will try to steal the flags, but runners who lose both flags will get a chance to answer an emergency preparedness question to get a life flag back. “Even if people don’t want to participate in the run or be a zombie, they are welcome to come out and visit the emergency preparedness vendors who will be at the park,” said County commissioner Peggy Littleton. “This is a great opportunity to purchase items for a 72-hour emergency kit.”

Quevillon noted that a zombie run in Colorado Springs makes sense for a variety of reasons. “We have a huge running community,” he said. “This is a great opportunity for people who are casual runners and long-time serious runners to come together for a great cause.” Pre Registration is required for participants by going to http://dontbeazombie2013.com. The cost is $23 for the 5K Run/ Walk, $18 for the 3K Zombie Run. You can also register to participate as a zombie chasing the runners for $10. A commemorative event t-shirt is included in your registration fee. The event begins at 10 a.m. You can watch a short video called Zombie Run Trailer #1 is on the El Paso County YouTube Channel.

A twist on ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’

theatre@gmail.com.

Extended run

pel Murders” by Brandon Palmer plays through Oct. 12 at the historic Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St. in downtown Denver. In the play, the master sleuth meets Jack the Ripper in a Victorian mystery, as told by an elderly Dr. Watson years later. It’s presented by the Byers-Evans House Theatre Company and written by local playwright Brandon Palmer, who is co-director with Maggie Stillman. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Reservations: 303-620-4933. (For 13 and older.)

By Danny Summers

dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com

Rocky Mountain Deaf Theatre will present Dale Wasserman’s powerful play, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” at three locations, Sept. 27 through Oct. 6 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Next stop will be Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, 33 N. Institute St., Colorado Springs, from Oct. 18-20, followed by Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder from Oct. 25 to Nov. 3. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: rmdeaftheatre.com or e-mail rmdeaf

Castle Rock

CURTAIN TIME

Comedic look at sports

“The Complete World of Sports (abridged)” continues the tongue-in-cheek tradition of the Reduced Shakespeare Company at Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Sept. 13 through Oct. 27. Director Bob Wells brings his comic skills to the production. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays; Saturdays; Thursdays Oct. 10, 17, 24; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Tickets: $26, 303-321-5925, Avenuetheater.com.

Highlands Ranch

Littleton

“Camelot” by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, has been extended a week through Oct. 6 because of high ticket sales at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Rod A. Lansberry is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

Holmes on the case

“Sherlock Holmes and the Whitecha-

Parker

First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

Services:

Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

Open and Welcoming

Sunday Worship 8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am

Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

An Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10:30 4825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd. Castle Rock • canyonscc.org 303-663-5751 “Loving God - Making A Difference”

A place for you

Englewood

 Victory Fellowship  Bible Study on The Harbinger At 4200 South Acoma, Englewood 

303-912-5939

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

 303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org 

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

worship Time 10:30AM sundays

303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510

9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

303 798 6387

Abiding Word Lutheran Church 8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

www.gracepointcc.us

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

SErviCES:

Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am

Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org

Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel at the Parker Mainstreet Center

...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138

Sunday Service

& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.

Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.

303.805.9890

www.P a r k er C C R S.org P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945

303-791-3315

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

New Thought...Ancient Wisdom

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

Sunday

8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Hilltop United Church Of Christ 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO 10am Worship Service www.hilltopucc.org 303-841-2808

Greewood Village

Pastor David Fisher Fellowship & Worship: 9:00 am Sunday School: 10:45 am 5755 Valley Hi Drive Parker, CO 303-941-0668

www.SpiritofHopeLCMC.org

1609 W. Littleton Blvd. (303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

6pm Wednesday nights starting September 11th-October 16th



Welcome Home!

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults

Parker

Joy

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

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September 19, 2013

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

Acts 2:38

Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)

303-798-8485

60 W Littleton Blvd, Unit 101 Littleton CO 80120 303 523 7332

Sunday School

(for children and adults)

9:00 am

Morning Worship Service 10:30 am Evening Worship Service 6:30 pm

Erev Rosh Hashanah - September 4, 7:00 pm First Day Rosh Hashanah - September 5, 9:30 am Second Day Rosh Hashanah - September 6, 9:30 am Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur - September 13, 7:00 pm Yom Kippur - September 14, 9:30 am

Join us at Sheraton Denver Tech Center

7007 S Clinton Street in Greenwood Village, CO 80112 (right off of I25 and Arapahoe).

303-794-6643

shalom@cbsdenver.org • Like us on Facebook

Breakfast 8:15 am Prayer 6:00 pm

Bible Study

Prayer 5:45 pm Dinner 6:15 pm Additional Meeting Times: Friday 6:30 pm Prayer Saturday 10:30 am—12:00 noon Open Church (Fellowship/Canvassing)

7:00 pm

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ourcoloradonews.com.

Elbert County News 15

September 19, 2013

things to do

un inSept. 19 arietyBuSineSS alliance. The Elbert County Business Alliance Meeting (formerly called the Elbert County nity,”Roundtable) is at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Elizabeth Town Hall. peo-Committees will be formed so the group can pursue timeits goals and mission. Purposes include promotion, greatcoaching, networking and advocacy for the community and businesses of Elbert County. We want to bring par-groups together to improve business relationships and zom-the working atmosphere in Elbert County. This is your Run/chance to work with other business people as well as the governing organizations in our county. Together te aswe can accomplish more than trying to work as an $10.individual. Everyone is welcome. Questions, contact udedBeverly at the chamber at 303-646-4287 or director@ elizabethchamber.org.

Zom-Sept. 19

untyBuSineSS opening. A ribbon cutting and open house at the new location for Through Your Eyes Photography, 276 E. Kiowa Ave. in Elizabeth, is from 5-7 p.m. Sept 19. Come see Kimberly’s new studio and have some fun. For information, contact the chamber at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org. The public is welcome. vans Sept. 30

golf tournament. Mark Wiebe will again host the 8th annual Adam’s Camp charity golf tournament, ysears presented by Retirement Plan and Investment Providers, to raise funds for the children, youth and families by of Adam’s Camp. The tournament is on Sept. 30 at the is Colorado Golf Club in Parker, and 132 golfers will have or- the opportunity to play the exclusive course, home to the 2013 Solheim Cup. Lunch, provided by Noodles and 6 933. Company, will begin at 11 a.m. and the tournament shotgun start will be at 12:30 p.m.. Play will be followed by cocktails, dinner, live auction and prizes. Foursomes are $1,600, individual registration is $400 and limited sponsorships are available. Proceeds will support the children, youth and families of Adam’s Camp, of Centennial, which provides intensive therapy camps to children with developmental disabilities and their families as well as recreational camps for youth and young adults with disabilities. To sponsor, register or to learn more, visit www.adamscamp.org, call 303-563-8290 or email sarah@adamscamp.org. through SeptemBer liBrary card month. September is Library Card

Month, and the Elbert County Library District will show you the many ways you can use your library card. Check

your account online, read a non-fiction book, check out movie DVDs, use free WiFi, the list goes on and on. There are programs to attend, book clubs and Friends of the Library groups to join and more. As an added bonus for library card holders, when you come to any Elbert County Library location in September and show your card you will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card. If you don’t yet have a card for the Elbert County Library District, it’s easy to get one, and there is no charge. You can get the form off of our website and bring it to any location or stop by and fill it out. It’s all here at the swipe of your card. For more information, contact your branch library, or visit the Library District’s website at www.elbertcountylibrary.org.

oct. 9 chamBer luncheon. The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce will have a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at Spring Valley Golf Club. Lunch sponsored by Intermountain Rural Electric Association. Come hear a great presentation and learn what IREA is doing for you. RSVP at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org. The public is welcome. oct. 17 riBBon cutting. Tim Brown Jewelers, 210 S. Elizabeth St., will have a ribbon cutting and grand opening from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 17. Help Tim and Renee celebrate the opening of the only jewelry store in Elbert County. Refreshments will be served. Call Beverly at the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org. oct. 26 harveSt feStival. The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Harvest Festival from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 on Main Street in Elizabeth. Food, music, games and more. Spend an afternoon in Elizabeth for a safe Halloween by coming for trick-or-treat street throughout the town and enjoying games, vendors, food, and more on Main Street. Visit www.elizabethchamber.org. the outBack Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod. com.

divorce and Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. douglaS-elBert county Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. the elBert County Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit

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

the elizaBeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. elizaBeth guitar Group. Elizabeth guitar circle will meet on the first and second Wednesday of each month at the Elizabeth Library. Traditional protocol/courtesy. Country, pop, bluegrass, cowboy, Beatles, 50s, 60s, 70s, blues, jazz and more. Gerry Vinson hosts on the first Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m., and Laurie Smith hosts on the second Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Uncertain? Drop by and observe. Banjo, ukelele, mandolin welcome. Call Laurie at 720-363-3531. lawyerS at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties

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

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Inaugural Broncos quarterback dies Tripucka’s number was retired until it went to Manning Associated Press Frank Tripucka was the first quarterback for the Broncos and the original No. 18 in Denver. His number was retired until 2012, when he gladly and graciously allowed Peyton Manning to wear it. Tripucka died Sept. 12 at his home in Woodland Park, N.J., at age 85. His son, Kelly Tripucka, a former Notre Dame basketball standout, said his father died of congestive heart failure. “He is proudly remembered as one of professional football’s first great drop-back quarterbacks,” the Broncos said in a statement. “Frank will always hold a very special place in Broncos history for what he meant to this organization and community.” A former standout at Notre Dame, Tripucka played for the Detroit Lions, Chicago Cardinals and Dallas Texans. He was brought in as a coach before the 1960 season, but it became obvious he was Denver’s best option at QB. Tripucka threw for 3,038 yards and 24 touchdowns that season. He’s also credited with tossing the first touchdown pass in American Football League history, a 59yard connection to Al Carmichael. His number was one of three retired by

the Broncos, but Tripucka graciously gave Manning permission to wear it when he joined the team two years ago. At the time, Tripucka said: “If Peyton wants the number, they should give it to him. They definitely should.” Manning threw for seven touchdowns in a season-opening win over Baltimore last week, breaking Tripucka’s team record of five set against Buffalo on Oct. 28, 1962, and later tied by John Elway and Gus Frerotte. Manning also threw for 462 yards against the Ravens, moving him past Tripucka and into a third-place tie for most in a game in franchise history. Tripucka threw for 447 in that Buffalo game. Tripucka spent four seasons with the Broncos and played in the 1962 AFL AllStar Game. He was inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame in 1986. At Notre Dame, Tripucka led the Irish to a 9-0-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in 1948. Before becoming the starter, Tripucka was a backup to Heisman Trophy winner John Lujack, who led the Irish to back-toback national championships. As a senior, Tripucka threw for 660 yards and 11 touchdowns as the Irish won all their games except for a tie with USC. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles with the ninth overall selection in 1949. Funeral arrangements were pending. He is survived by his wife, Randy, and seven children.

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