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Officials approve ‘sunshine’ policies Paper notifications get priority over Internet By Rick Gustafson
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Elbert County Coalition for Outreach Director Pam Witucki rings up a customer sale Feb. 28. Photos by Rick Gustafson
Group helps sustain community County’s outreach coalition offers assistance for residents in need By Rick Gustafson
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It might be easy for motorists passing through Kiowa to drive past the Lions’ Hall without understanding or even noticing the abbreviation displayed on the yellow marquee in front. But for some individuals and families, “ECCO” translates into the kind of help that can make a crucial difference in their lives. Founded in 2006, ECCO, the Elbert County Coalition for Outreach, was established as a nonprofit 501(c)3 to serve as a hub of outreach for residents of Elbert County. “Prior to the formation (of ECCO) we would have these groups, three or four of us doing the same program, and no one else doing something else that was needed,” said Sheila G. Kelley, member of the coalition board of directors and Elbert County’s CSU 4-H Extension Agent. “The first year that we met, we coordinated our programs and identified other needs in the commu-
nity. We really educated each other about what our unique services were.” ECCO views the type of help it offers as a hand up, avoids competing with programs offered by other organizations, and prides itself on its collaborations with member agencies to provide emergency support services to families, individuals and victims of crime. “We don’t do this on a continuous basis. One family can’t come in every single month and get something. We’ll get you back up on your feet,” Kelley said. “If they come back in six months and they’ve shown us they’ve tried to get a job but something has happened, we may help them a second time.” In 2007, ECCO reopened the thrift store located in the Lions’ Hall at 336 Comanche Street. “After much discussion, a lot of work, and our great luck in finding Pam Witucki as our director, we jumped in with both feet,” Kelley said. “Looking back, it was a really big dive.” “My focus is in our community,” says Witucki who sees plenty of opportunities for volunteering in Elbert County as well as at ECCO, whether it is sorting donations, preforming general
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The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners reached an agreement on policies regarding public notification and posting policies for meetings as they pertain to Colorado’s open meetings and open records laws — also known as the “sunshine statutes.” The new policy also establishes a procedure for electronic notifications for public meetings and designates bulletin boards on the first and second floors of the County Administration Building (the old county courthouse) as the official posting place for all meeting notices and agendas. In addition to its regularly scheduled BOCC meetings held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, the county will formally post notices and agendas for meetings designated as work/ study sessions and employee supervision/ staff administration meetings. Members of the BOCC conduct the work sessions as needed to discuss issues, and receive updates from county staff or advisory committees. The employee supervision meetings are also scheduled as needed to address the day-to-day oversight of property or supervision of employees. Neither the work sessions nor the employee meetings are considered public hearings, and though the public is invited to observe, there are no provisions for public comment. Public policies, regulations or resolutions may not be adopted during study sessions or at employee supervision meetings. The county will continue to post meeting notices on the calendar page of its website, but due to possible Internet disruptions — such as the one the county experienced when a broken water main flooded the basement of the administration building last summer, crippling the county’s telecommunications networks — the BOCC did not designate electronic notification as the official posting place. “The Internet is not always as reliable as a paper posting,” County Attorney Wade Gateley said. “It can’t go down and it’s not Sunshine continues on Page 7
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Pot proposal gets committee’s OK State bill covers gaps in current regulation By Amy Woodward
awoodward @coloradocommunitymedia.com Medical marijuana growers and patients are inching closer to potential regulations. The Colorado Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee has unanimously passed a comprehensive bill concerning a variety of medical marijuana issues that are not regulated by the state’s revenue department. Under the bill by Sen. Irene Aguilar, DDenver, the Colorado medical board must adopt rules regarding guidelines for physicians who make medical marijuana recommendations for patients suffering from severe pain, the bill reads.
In addition, the bill would require the state health agency to adopt rules and guidelines for primary caregivers to give informed consent to patients that products may contain contaminants and that the THC levels are not verified. The bill highlights that all primary caregivers must register with the state health agency and the state medical marijuana licensing authority as well as allowing both agency and authority to share information to ensure a patient has only one caregiver. Finally, the bill permits money in the marijuana tax fund to be used for the application of any bills approved by the marijuana revenues interim committee. “The federal expectation is that states that have allowed marijuana to be legal, and local governments, will implement strong and an effective regulatory and enforcement systems that will protect public safety, public health
and other law enforcement interests,” Aguilar said. “It (the bill) was designed to focus on preventing inappropriate access to medical marijuana by focusing on appropriate physician recommendations for medical marijuana use and severe pain.” The bill diverts medical marijuana from poorly regulated caregivers and also provides a mechanism for law enforcement to differentiate legitimate from illegal cultivation and transportation in the state, Aguilar said. Opponents of the bill said the legislation allows for intrusion and poses constitutional issues where information gathered may be given to the federal government. “This bill, in my opinion, is based on a false premise, which is that essentially, patients and caregivers are criminals and tax evaders,” said Terri Robnett, founder of Cannabis Patients Alliance. “What this comes down to for us is whether or not we can trust that these are
protections or these are opportunities for law enforcement intrusion.” However, Sens. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, and Beth Martinez Humenik, R-Thornton, argued the bill helps to protect constitutional rights afforded through the passing of Amendment 20 from those who are looking to unlawfully benefit from some of the gaps that are present with the medical marijuana industry in Colorado. “There’s a lot of gray area with this,” said Martinez Humenik. “I think when this was originally passed, it opened up Pandora’s box and this is a multi-faceted topic but I don’t think that the bill … the way it is written right now … is meant to take away the rights of people to get the medicinal marijuana … it’s just to make sure, to legitimize, those folks that are actually doing it the right way.” The bill moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Governor: Oil, gas rules must protect mineral owners’ rights Hickenlooper supports task force’s recommendations By Dan Elliot
Associated Press Any attempt to give local governments more control over oil and gas drilling in Colorado must protect the rights of people who own underground mineral rights, Gov. John Hickenlooper said Feb. 27. Some people have owned or leased those rights for decades, long before Colorado’s growing cities spread onto land above rich oil and gas deposits, Hickenlooper said. “What right does government have to take that person’s lease away from them?” he said. “Through no fault of their own, the march of suburbanization, suddenly their lease is worth less than it was.” Surface owners’ property rights
should also be protected, Hickenlooper said, adding that energy companies are required to pay for damage. Noise, dust and other effects should also be taken into account, he said. Asked if he would support stronger compensation rules for surface owners, the governor said he would want to see the specifics. “I certainly wouldn’t go there without having something in front of me and making sure it’s fair to all concerned,” he said. Hickenlooper spoke on the same day that his oil and gas task force submitted nine recommendations for easing tension created by the oil and gas industry in the state, often when wells are drilled near homes and schools. Most Colorado wells use hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which pumps a high-pressure mix of water, sand and chemicals to break up underground formations and release oil and gas. Public concern
about the health, safety and environmental effects has worsened the tensions. The task force suggested giving local governments a consulting role in the location of large oil and gas facilities, such as wells and storage tanks, in urban areas. But proposals to give cities and counties the power to make their own rules didn’t get the necessary two-thirds vote to become a recommendation. That brought criticism from many, including at least two people on the 21-member task force: cochairwoman Gwen Lachelt and member Matt Sura. Hickenlooper said the criticism was unfair and that the panel made good progress toward easing the state’s conflicts. Other recommendations in the panel’s final report include expanding the staffs of state agencies that regulate oil and gas and monitor public health; creating an oil and gas information clearinghouse;
studying ways to reduce heavy truck traffic to and from oilfield sites; and asking the Legislature to endorse new state rules on pollution. Hickenlooper said he would not tell the Legislature or regulators whether or not the recommendations should be enacted. But he said he supported them. “I think all nine Hickenlooper of them make a lot of sense,” he said. He defended the state’s health and safety protections and said Colorado’s oil and gas regulations are among the strongest in the nation. “Is it perfect? Are we done? No,” he said. “My guess is ... in the years to come we’ll have higher standards still.” Other states are struggling with how to regulate oil and gas as fracking spreads. New York banned frack-
ing last year, but Hickenlooper has said a ban wouldn’t work in Colorado because it would hurt a valuable industry and leave the state vulnerable to lawsuits alleging an improper “taking” of energy companies’ property. In New York, fracking would have occurred relatively close to aquifers, natural underground water reservoirs, Hickenlooper said. Fracking wells in Colorado are a mile away from aquifers, he said. There have been no instances where the fracking process itself has contaminated water, only cases in which the lining of a well has failed or when chemicals were spilled above ground, he said. The state has come down hard on energy companies for those kinds of incidents, Hickenlooper said. To read the oil and gas task force’s final report, go to dnr.state. co.us/ogtaskforce/Documents/OilGasTaskForceFinalReport.pdf
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THINGS TO DO
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Events
Lenten Fish Fry
THE KNIGHTS of Columbus will have a fish fry from
4:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday in Lent in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Parker. Fried fish, baked fish, nuggets, cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and chees, and dinner rolls are available. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Cost is $10 for ages 12 and older, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for children younger than 5. A family rate of $29 is offered. Homemade desserts are available. Take out and drive through are also available by calling 303-522-5602. Battle of Seicheprey
TEACHER AND author Don Cygan will present a program about the research he has done for his next book, tentatively titled “The Dead Could Not Be Reckoned: The Yanks First Fight of World War I.”The book is about the Battle of Seicheprey, which was the first battle between the American Expeditionary Force and the Germans in 1918. The presentation will be at the “Remembering Our Veterans” meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, March 6 in the Panorama Hall of the Castle Rock Senior Center. Cygan will appear in WWI military attire, and will show slides and display WWI memorabilia. Call 303-660-1857. Calvin Weatherall Performs
‘A Little Princess’ Musical
THE PONDEROSA Theatre Company will perform “A Little Princess,” a musical based on the classic novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays through March 7 at Ponderosa High School, 7007 E. Bayou Gulch Road, Parker. A matinee performance is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Tickets available at http://phstheatrealittleprincess.bpt.me. Musical Adaptation of ‘Legally Blonde’ Castle View High School presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” through Saturday, March 7, at 5254 N. Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Performances are at 7 p.m., with a matinee at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Show is rated PG-13, with some mature content. Visit SeatYourSelf.Biz/ CastleView to order your tickets online, or purchase at the Box Office, with cash or check only, one hour prior to each show. Concessions will be sold and doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Contact castleviewtheatre@gmail.com with questions or call 303-387-9113 (leave a message). Free Legal Clinic
A FREE legal clinic for parties who have no attorney is open from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain processes and procedures for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Help offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Clinics are offered the second Tuesday of each month; future clinics are offered April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8.
Parker. He has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes for more than 25 years and is passionate about sharing Scots-Irish music and culture with audiences throughout the Rocky Mountain State. He was trained by worldrenowned pipers Murray and Patricia Henderson in Scotland. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. ‘High School Musical Jr.’
ELIZABETH MIDDLE School’s Cardinal Players presents “High School Musical Jr.” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, to Saturday, March 14 at the middle school. Tickets cost $6. Estate Planning Law Changes
A NUMBER of free public workshops are planned to discuss on changes to estate planning laws in 2015, including changes to VA qualification for pension, loss of protection on inherited IRAs, changes in estate, gift and generation-skipping tax changes, new laws affecting same-sex marriages and more. Reservations required; call 720-440-2774. Space is limited. Schedule of workshops: Thursday, March 12, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Wednesday, March 18, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Historic 17 Mile Farm Open House
TAKE A tour of the house and big red barn at the historic 1860s 17 Mile House Farm Park at an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14. The park is at 8181 S. Parker Road, just north of Cottonwood. Tour is free. Call Arapahoe County Open Spaces at 720-874-6540 for information.
CASTLE COUNTRY Assisted Living welcomes Calvin Weatherall for a performance at each of its three houses Friday, March 6. Weatherall will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, in Parker. Known as “The Hat Man” for his colorful array of silly hats, Weatherall is a skilled entertainer who engages audiences with his extensive repertoire and contagious energy. He plays guitar, bass, harmonica, ukulele and mandolin. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.
CASTLE COUNTRY Assisted Living will welcome local ombudsman Sarah Friessen for an informational event from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. Friessen will discuss the rights of assisted living residents and answer questions. Food sponsors include Chili’s and Chick-fil-A of Parker. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552.
Woman’s Club Breakfast The Elbert Woman’s Club plans its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall. Biscuits, gravy, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee/tea and juice are served for $7/adults and $3/children under 12. The hall is in Elbert on Elbert Road between Highways 86 and 24, 11 miles south of Kiowa. Proceeds support the maintenance and renovation of the Hall, built in 1906.
ACT Testing
Scott Beach to Perform
Putting Down Roots
HIGH SCHOOL sophomores and juniors are invited to take a free full-length practice ACT test at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Students receive detailed analysis of their performance, and tips for how to improve. Register at 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
CASTLE COUNTRY Assisted Living welcomes Scott Beach for a performance at each of its three houses Wednesday, March 11. Beach will perform at 11 a.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive in
LEARN THE basics for planting and care of a tree chosen for Elbert County microclimates and take it home to plant. The “Putting Down Roots” seminar, hosted by Elbert County Master Gardeners, is from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Frontier High School, 589 S. Banner St., Elizabeth. RSVP at 303-621-3162. Cost is $10.
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Seek inspiration for motivation creation Motivation is one of those things that really has an impact on everyone, especially those facing a lack of motivation. And when I have this discussion with people and with organizations, I hear all kinds of responses and rationale for why some people are extremely self-motivated or driven and how others just seem to be inspirationally challenged. Motivators, the motivated, and the unmotivated come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life, and from every age category. Many companies I work with or talk with have expressed a challenge with motivating their millennial employees as well as the people on their staff that are nearing retirement. The millennials don’t seem to be motivated by the same things that their managers, executives, or owners are motivated by, and those looking down the corridor of retirement are no longer motivated by the projects, opportunities, and potential that once excited them years before. All of us, regardless of our age or occupation, have probably battled the lack of motivation or inspiration at some point in our lives. Even the most optimistic and motivated people I know deal with setbacks such as financial issues, health crises, family situations, and work-related stress. And again, even the most inspired people can take a day off or maybe even a week or month away from their motivated lives. Now I can share with you that I have seen retirees and children of all ages and
people from every age group in between eventually find their source of inspiration, or recapture that motivated feeling. And in every case, not just some of the cases, but every single case, the person has agreed that regardless of everything else happening around them, their lives were happier and more productive. So what motivates you? Is it volunteering? Helping others achieve success? Skiing? Golfing? A healthy body? A devoted spiritual life? Your children? Your spouse? A new opportunity? Your business? Music? Your friends? Someone who has reached or achieved success? Your own goals and dreams? The sun? The snow? A smile? A hug? Something else? I am sure if we all gave some time to sit and think about what truly inspires us and pursued each with passion and commitment, that we would also enjoy our lives and feel more productive each and every day. So for the manager who struggles with managing the millennials on your staff, help them discover what motivates them. For parents who are seeing a child that is
less than motivated, challenge them a little to talk about what excites them, what they want to be, who their heroes are, and help them find that spark of inspiration. For those of you nearing retirement or already retired, remember what you enjoyed most about what you have accomplished and maybe find ways to inspire others or share your stories and best practices with those coming up behind you. As I write this column, hundreds of ideas are flooding my mind with ways that I can further motivate myself as well as things that I can still complete today that will give me a sense of satisfaction, gratitude, and achievement. I am motivated for sure. As a matter of fact, I will start writing the list of things that I will do today and this week and that will motivate me even more. And I encourage you to try the same exercise and see if you don’t find a little spark of inspiration along the way for yourself. How about you, how is your motivational level these days? Do you need a jump-start or are you flying high towards the achievement of your goals and dreams, feeling happy and productive each day? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we find our motivators in life, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
Some who get in elevator deserve to get the shaft If you had to get stuck in an elevator with someone, who would you want it to be or not to be? I wouldn’t want to get stuck in an elevator with that guy who sells OxiClean. Ree Drummond, “The Pioneer Woman.” I don’t think anyone wants to be around anyone who is grinning all of the time. Hear that, Joel Osteen? Gives me the creeps. Here’s the rest of my list: Nancy Grace. Brent Musburger. Guy Fieri. Fieri can’t even pronounce “Fieri.” I wouldn’t want to be in a stalled elevator with Suze Orman. She would look right though me and see my credit card debts. But I would finally get to ask her, “What’s up with the hair?” I couldn’t handle Roberto Benigni. After a while, he would be hanging upside down. I would rather not be in the same time zone with Wayne LaPierre, much less an unmoving elevator. That “Nobody beats the King” kid. Shut up and go to school. “The View.” That would do me in. Lena Dunham. “Girls” is a lot like watching unattractive people doing laundry in their underwear. Kanye West. Outside of his wife, who can stand him? Outside of him, who can stand his wife? Dinger. Dinger is an embarrassment to baseball. On the other hand. I would like to have some music, while
we were waiting for maintenance. The Everly Brothers. Wouldn’t that be something? “Love of my life, come close to me, say you will always be true.” If you have been following right along with me, you could probably guess a few of these: Groucho Marx, W.C. Fields and Steven Wright. Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain. Katharine Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn. Raymond Chandler. It’s going to get crowded in there, like the “Night at the Opera” stateroom scene. I would have Alfred Hitchcock tell his great elevator story, and ask him to time it so that it nearly ended when the doors opened. Hitchcock and a friend entered an elevator on the 25th floor of the St. Regis Hotel in New York in 1964. They rode in silence to the 19th floor, where three well-dressed people entered the elevator. Hitchcock then began to tell a story.
“Well. It was quite shocking, there was blood everywhere.” He developed the narrative on the way down, undoubtedly keeping track of the floors they were passing, until he almost but not quite finished the story. “Blood all around! Well, I looked at the poor fellow and I said, ‘Good God, man, what’s happened to you?’” When the elevator reached the lobby and the doors opened, Hitchcock said, “And do you know what he told me?” Then Hitchcock and his friend walked out, leaving the other three passengers in suspense. He had made up the whole thing. “That’s just my elevator story.” I wouldn’t mind suffering through our rescue with Grace Kelly nearby. It would be wonderful to finally meet Ogden Nash. “The trouble with a kitten is that eventually it becomes a cat.” Dorothy Parker. Parker Posey. Why not? Anita Ekberg. The “La Dolce Vita” Anita Ekberg. “My eyes are up here, Craig.” I’d kind of like to know what H.L. Mencken had to say. And there’s one more. I’d be very happy if Buddy Holly was on the elevator too, so I could say “Thank you.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
Colorado pot bringing harm to Nebraska As attorney general of Nebraska, I have had many people ask me why my state is suing Colorado over its marijuana law. This is a question that requires thoughtful consideration because, left unchallenged, I am confident Colorado’s law will cause long-term harm to Nebraska families. In 2012, Colorado voters legalized marijuana for recreational use. This recreational use law followed on the heels of prior passage of a medical marijuana use bill which very loosely enforced the concept of “medical.” In doing so, Colorado took a federally recognized Schedule I illegal drug, as defined by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, and launched into what Colorado officials are finding is uncharted territory. Colorado’s own appointed marijuana czar, Andrew Freedman, admitted, “I do worry about if we are irreparably harming Colorado. And it’s something that will take
years to suss out (grasp).” Additionally, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper confessed, “We don’t know what the unintended consequences are” of legalizing marijuana. It is not Nebraska’s position to stand idle and watch Colorado’s failed experiment as it spills over to our state. One of government’s primary purposes is to protect its citizens from known harm. There is no question that Colorado’s marijuana
practices have and will continue to harm Nebraskans, and thus it is incumbent upon Nebraska to take action. A 2009 study published in The Lancet reported that one out of six adolescents aged 13-19 who try marijuana will become addicted. The number of addicted youth will likely increase due to the extremely dangerous THC levels in Colorado marijuana products, known to be the highest potency in the world. The method of use is also made more attractive for adolescents when delivered in such forms as gummy bears, power drinks and candy bars. The addiction potential for adolescents is a significant risk, according to the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. An April 2014 neuroscience study, jointly produced by the medical schools of Peterson continues on Page 7
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subject to interruption.” In the same vote, the BOCC unanimously adopted an email notification policy.
Anyone wanting to receive email notices of public meetings may fill out and sign a request at the County Administration Building or download the form from the county’s website and submit it electronically via email or fax. Requests must be resubmitted every two years. The BOCC began addressing its notification policy in late December 2014 follow-
ing allegations from Planning Commission member Rick Brown and other members of the public who asserted that the BOCC was not properly posting notices and agendas for meetings. The issue came to a head when Commissioner Larry Ross, District 3, chose not to attend a work session on Jan. 5, because he felt that the public had not been ad-
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maintenance at the center, or just stopping by to write thank-you notes to donors. “Don’t go to Colombia when your neighbor needs teeth,” she said. “One of our volunteers would stop by to fill the hour before she picked up her kids at school. We have plenty of small projects that can be completed in an hour.” The ECCO Thrift Store is open six days a week and is generously stocked with winter coats, clothes, shoes and household items. Once donations to the thrift store are sorted, any overflow stock is sent to the New 2 U Thrift Store in Limon or to Arc Thrift Stores. Beginning March 17, the thrift store will also provide office space for the Nurse-Family Partnership, a program providing home visits from registered nurses to low-income, first-time mothers from pregnancy until their child reaches two. The mothers and their babies receive care and support so their family can become economically self-sufficient. Whether it is providing winter coats or helping a father put new tires on his car
ECCO Director Pam Witucki helps customer Barbara Osmer, of Elizabeth. Photo by Rick Gustafson so he can continue commuting to work, the services ECCO provides is possible through grants, donations and fundrais-
ing, most of which comes through sales from the thrift store. ECCO accepts no federal money, keeping it free from the
equately notified of the meeting. Brown, who addressed the BOCC during public comment and spoke afterward, said that he found the new policy acceptable, but he would have preferred that language that might allow for future loopholes be removed and that the policy address contingencies for Internet outages more specifically.
massive amounts of paperwork and constraints that typically come attached to such grants. In 2014, ECCO was able to raise nearly $44,000 despite the cancellation of a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grant in March 2014. The grant, funded by Department of Human Services, was typically used by ECCO to help families outside of the normal scope DHS’s services. The DHS cited a lack available funding for the grants awarded under the program. Witucki describes the loss of the grant as more inconvenient than catastrophic. ECCO’s financial position is stable, and it continues offering services to clients referred by DHS. “The community has stepped up,” Witucki said. Donors may also designate where they would like their money to be spent. Examples include client services, utility bills or home repair. Donated money is typically cycled back into the local economy in what Kelley describes as sustaining the community. “We provide gas vouchers for someone to go to a doctor’s appointment or a job interview,” Kelley said. “That gas voucher is then turned into a business here in Kiowa, and that becomes extra income to that family.”
Distillery pub guidelines pass House committee Craft brew, winery operations are model By Amy Woodward
awoodward @coloradocommunitymedia.com Restaurant distilleries could be a new business choice in Colorado after a bill defining guidelines for distillery pubs passed out of its first House committee last week. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Pabon, DDenver, with Senate co-sponsorship by Sen. Andy Kerr, D-Lakewood, the bill was unanimously approved by lawmakers, which opens doors for the state’s 73 licensed distilleries. “The distillery pub bill allows someone that does not want to be a full-blown manufacturer to open a restaurant that has a small distillery as part of the operation,” said Stephen Gould, owner of Golden Moon Distillery. A distillery pub license, approved by
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Northwestern University and Harvard University, concluded that, based upon highresolution MRI scans, young recreational users of marijuana, aged 18 to 21, did show noticeable structural abnormalities in regions of the brain that affect memory, attention, concentration and impulses. This is objective medical evidence of physical harm to the developing brain. A June 2014 article published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that marijuana use in adolescents negatively impacted the functional connectivity of the brain, creating a significant decline in IQ. Additionally, regular use of marijuana by young people is associated with increased risk for anxiety, depression and psychosis, including schizophrenia. This is especially true for young people who have a pre-existing genetic vulnerability, according to studies cited by the National Institutes of Health. This mental health threat will only compound the burden upon Nebraska’s mental health system. Colorado’s legalization of recreational use and the Department of Justice’s lack of enforcement of federal law has allowed for the rapid development of a multi-milliondollar impairment industry. Those in this exploitative business seek to shift the public’s perception to believe marijuana is harmless, but at the same time the impair-
the state and a local government, would be similar to a brewpub or winery license, where the establishment must serve food and wholesale sales are limited. Per the bill, licensed premises could not ferment or distill more than 2,700 liters or 300 cases per product per year on the premises, and the total limit on annual production of spirits would be 45,000 liters or 5,000 cases. “We just want to make sure we keep it small and local because that has been the model that’s made brew pubs so successful in Colorado,” Sen. Andy Kerr said. CB Potts and Ironworks are examples of popular brewpubs, similar to what House Bill 1204 would allow for distillers. The bill allows for recognition and opportunity for an industry that is normally in the shadows. “It puts the craft distilling industry more in line with what the craft brewing industry has been in Colorado,” said Sean Smiley, owner of State-38 Distilling in Golden. Smiley sits on the board of directors
ment industry is making its products increasingly more potent. Robert MacCoun, a behavioral scientist at the University of California-Berkeley who has studied drug policy here and abroad, calls it an “arms race, in which growers strive to create the highest-octane varieties, and then bestow awards on themselves at the annual Cannabis Cup competition. “ Law enforcement statistics from the Nebraska State Patrol confirm that approximately twice as much marijuana is seized from Colorado as that trafficked from Mexico and California. The state and county law enforcement costs continue to rise. Ideally, the citizens of Colorado would repeal this law, following the lead of five of its cities that have already voted to ban recreational use. Repeal in Colorado is made more difficult because commercial enterprise has been unleashed and tax revenue is now being generated. Some might call Colorado progressive for opening up the gates to the impairment industry. However, those who are not driven by profit or recreational escapism more wisely understand the real danger of this social experiment. Nebraska has only one real choice, to uphold the law that exists for the protection of the public and the well-being of Nebraska’s families. We must not subject our youth to such a costly social experiment. Doug Peterson is Nebraska’s attorney general.
for the Colorado Distillers Guild, a trade organization whose members made several recommendations on the bill. “We’ve kind of been the stepchild in terms of alcohol manufacturing,” Smiley said. “But we’re growing in numbers and I feel like the distilling wave is kind of the second wave to the craft brew wave that
came through.” Kevin Settles, owner of Bardenay, a restaurant distillery in Idaho, has been credited as the facilitator behind the bill. Settles did not comment by press time, but several sources have said that Settles is looking to expand his businesses from Idaho to Colorado.
OBITUARIES McIntyre
Alex McIntyre
May 20, 1986 – Feb. 23, 2015
Alex McIntyre, 28, of Kiowa, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 23, 2015. Survived by his parents, Russell McIntyre and Paulette McIntyre, brothers, Case and Brady. A Memorial Service was held at the Cowboy Church, Kiowa on February 28, 2015.
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The Town of Parker is giving a home-based drug and alcohol treatment facility three weeks to shape up or ship out. Attorneys acting on behalf of the town sent a cease-and-desist letter Feb. 13 to David and Amber Kuminka, the owners of a home on Parliament Way in the Rowley Downs subdivision. The house was rented last fall to Community Recovery of Colorado, a California-based business that operates sober-living houses, and neighbors have been concerned about excessive vehicle traffic, parking issues and homeowners’ association violations. Residents in western Elbert County living near a separate facility run by the same company have also been challenging the legality of the treatment center. The Sky Rim HOA has threatened a lawsuit against the owners of that home to stop what they say is an illegal commercial enterprise in a residential area. The Town of Parker’s letter says Community Recovery of Colorado didn’t go through the proper protocols before opening its facility on Parliament Way, but the homeowners who rented out their home have until March 13 to file a use-by-special-review application. Chris Bathum, the owner of Community Recovery of Colorado, sent a letter to the town in early January stating his intent — but not asking for approval — to operate the sober-living houses. “The residences are simple cooperative housing that support the people in treatment. They qualify as a residential use of the property, not a commercial use,” the letter says. “This has long precedence in Colorado and federal law and is similar to what might be called a sober living house. Treatment does not occur at the residence.” Parker’s cease-and-desist notice to the Kuminkas says “the town has no record of you or anyone on your behalf seeking
approval for the use of the property as a ‘sober living house.’ ” A message left for Bathum with a Community Recovery representative Feb. 19 was not immediately returned, and the voicemail box for his cell phone was full. Bathum noted in his correspondence with the town that the residents in the sober living house are “protected” under the Fair Housing Act of 1968. But such a use requires the town’s approval, and is “not a use by right,” according to the letter from the attorneys. Parker’s municipal code for allowed uses in the suburban residential district, of which Rowley Downs is a part, states that it is zoned for single-family dwellings and “therefore is subject to the definition of `family,’ ” which the code defines as “two or more persons related by blood or marriage, or a group not exceeding five persons (excluding servants) living together as a single housekeeping unit in one structure on one lot.” A town spokeswoman confirmed that Community Recovery is being given time to comply. “If an application is not received on or before March 13, 2015, the town will be forced to take appropriate enforcement action,” says the letter from Corey Hoffman, an attorney hired by the town to provide guidance on the issue. Tammy Alcock, an attorney representing the Sky Rim Homeowners’ Association in Elbert County, said the primary concern is not shutting down the facility, but making sure it is in compliance with HOA declarations. “From the association’s standpoint, all we’re doing at the moment is following our covenant enforcement policy,” she said. The Sky Rim HOA has criticized Elbert County for not stepping in, but a spokeswoman says the county intervened long ago. Community Recovery is being required to get a specialuse permit, said Kyle Fenner, director of community and development services for Elbert County. “We didn’t go through and do a cease-and desist and police powers and board up the building,” she said. “We said `we’re giving you time to comply,’ just like Parker.” Some Parker residents have expressed anger at the efforts to remove the sober living houses and said that those seeking help are being treated unfairly.
Parker feed store founder dies at 81 Hermann Schacht lives, leaves in memorable fashion By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com Anyone interested in leaving a lasting legacy in this world would be wise to follow in the footsteps of Hermann Schacht. The founder of Parker Feed & Western Supply, one of the longest-standing businesses in the town’s history, succumbed to prostate cancer Jan. 12 after a seven-year battle. A memorial service in his honor drew more than 400 relatives, friends and dedicated customers. They spoke of Schacht’s devotion to his family and the shop he opened in 1971 with his wife, Wanda, along a largely-vacant stretch of North Highway 83, more commonly known these days as South Parker Road. Nineteen years earlier, he had emigrated from Germany to America with little more than $2 in his pocket. His tale of opportunity and prosperity is the definition of the American Dream. It’s not only Schacht’s storied life that’s worth celebrating. The awe-inspiring way in which Schacht — whose given first name was Guenter but went by Hermann, his middle name — departed this world was befitting, almost magical, like the final scenes in the whimsical Tim Burton film “Big Fish.” It was a send-off for the ages, and Schacht seemed to know precisely when he was leaving, says his daughter Debby Schacht, who runs the family business along with her mother and brother, Tom. After receiving hospice care, he decided in mid-December to spend the final weeks of his life in his Elizabeth home, and a constant stream of well-wishers came by to visit. Hermann Schacht was grateful for the chance to say farewell. “He would share this little tidbit of wisdom or tell a story or thank them for their friendship,” Debby Schacht said. “He told them how much he loved them.” On the Saturday prior to what would have been his 82nd birthday, he spent a pleasant day with good company, drinking coffee and eating cake. But Hermann Schacht made it clear to his wife he wouldn’t be around for his birthday. “He said, `I need to say goodbye. I’m going to be leaving in a couple of days,’ ” his daughter said. “He knew it was his time.”
Hermann and Wanda Schacht share a smooch last October in front of Parker Feed, the shop they founded in 1971. Courtesy photo
MORE INFORMATION The value of a $2 bill Every person who attended Hermann Schacht’s funeral at Horan-McConaty in Denver received a $2 bill to signify the amount of money with which he arrived in the country. But they were also a representation of the $2 bills given at random to his closest kin. After arriving in America at different times, Hermann and Wanda Schacht, and his sister, all were separately given a $2 bill by acquaintances. The idea behind the welcoming gift was that “if you don’t spend it, you’ll never be broke,” Debby Schacht said.
She believes that a host of angels came to take him to the next realm, and although her father was not a churchgoing man, he hinted at the same idea. At one point, he asked his daughter if there was “anything in the house” with them. On his last day alive, Hermann Schacht uttered the same phrase, with-
out explanation, on more than one occasion: “It’s so beautiful.” Hermann Schacht was surrounded by his closest family members when he drew his last breath. “I said, `Dad, go to the angels,’ ” Debby Schacht said. “It was unbelievable. It was so peaceful.” Before he departed, his wife and children promised to take care of the feed store, which still stands in its original location at 11703 North Highway 83. Parker Feed still does a booming business, and much of it is due to the inviting atmosphere Hermann and Wanda Schacht established so long ago. The old shop “has saved our lives more than once,” and now it serves as not only a comforting distraction, but a tangible connection to Hermann Schacht. After all, it was opened because the family patriarch had surprised his children with a pony and he wanted a feed store closer than Denver. Parker Feed is an enduring symbol of his hardworking, humble and generous nature.
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In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Will Smith and Margot Robbie, right, appear in a scene from “Focus.” Associated Press
Pair exude charm in sharp ‘Focus’ Smith, Robbie create sparks in movie about con artists By Jocelyn Noveck Associated Press
If the mark of a good con artist is that he or she makes you think you know exactly what’s going on — when of course you haven’t a clue — that’s also the mark of a good con-artist movie, isn’t it? To make you feel like you totally get what’s about to happen — “Oh yeah, I’ve seen this in tons of movies,” you think — and then, boom. That’s not what happens at all. See, you lost your focus for a second. “It’s about distraction,” explains Nicky, the con artist played by Will Smith in “Focus,” the consistently entertaining new film by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (“Crazy, Stupid, Love.”). And that’s what the filmmakers do to us, too — they distract us more than once by making us think we’re watching a predictable, even silly story. We’re lured into feeling smarter than the movie — until we’re not. Wow! How did we miss that? Of course, deft plot twists aren’t enough. A con-artist movie has to make you find something sympathetic in the artist. And here, the film centers on a romance, so we need to be able to invest in that as well. Luckily, Smith and relative newcomer Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”) generate believable heat together while also appealing to us individu-
ally, and so we care what happens to them — even as we keep changing our minds as to which one we should care about most. Smith’s Nicky and Robbie’s Jess meet cute in New York, where the gorgeous Jess is trying to escape from a creepy guy at the bar. They end up in Jess’ hotel room, where suddenly they’re caught in the act by Jess’ jealous, guntoting “husband.” Only, Nicky figures out right away it’s a scam (“You should have waited until my pants were off,” he admonishes the amateur pair). Jess realizes she’s met a real pro. “Tutor me,” she pleads. We next find the two at a football championship in New Orleans, where Nicky and his crew are planning to scam as many fans as possible. Jess shows up, and wants in. In an extended street pickpocketing sequence, she shows herself to have not just ambition and gumption, but also real talent. Everything goes swimmingly for the two — and they’re falling for each other, besides. But romance is a tricky thing when you’re a lifelong trickster. That becomes clear when, in one of the film’s most entertaining scenes, Nicky has to keep Jess in the dark as it appears that he’s totally self-destructing. You can’t show all your cards, even to the person you love. The person you MAYBE love, and who MAYBE loves you. Unless you’re playing them, or they’re playing you. The film’s second act jumps ahead three years and takes us to lovely Buenos Aires, where Nicky, having long ago lost track of
ABOUT THE MOVIE “Focus,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America “for language, some sexual content and brief violence.” Running time: 104 minutes. Three stars out of four.
Jess, is setting up his latest operation. And this one’s bigger than stealing a bunch of wallets. Nicky’s been hired by a car racing magnate, Garriga (Rodrigo Santoro) to help ensure a win for his team in a high-stakes championship. Despite the suspicions of Garriga’s heavily sarcastic henchman, Owens (an amusing Gerald McRaney), all begins according to plan, until Jess suddenly appears out of nowhere, walking down a staircase in a killer red dress and matching lips. Uh oh. Is Jess, as it appears, retired from the scamming life and living in luxury with Garriga? Or is she, too, up to something? Do Jess and Nicky still have it for each other? Or do we just think they do? As the plot twists and turns, it’s best to stop wondering who’s doing what to whom and just, er, focus on watching Smith, wily and vulnerable at the same time, match wits (and hearts?) with Robbie, who makes a case here for more leading-lady roles. It would be fun to watch these two together again. Maybe a sequel called “Re-focus”?
Photography gets its due Exhibits run in many venues around metro area By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com Photography lovers and art lovers generally have a huge menu of available exhibits during March and April, in public venues and private galleries. Imaginative photographers tell stories and share their unique perspectives across the metro area. If the reader does a Google search for Denver Month of Photography 2015, there are three well-organized sheets of listings — each one opens with a click, offering photos, dates, addresses, gallery hours, details of special events and more. Most are free, although some events require a ticket and reservation. We offer a few suggestions and hope readers will set out on some new adventures … Close at hand in the south area: The Littleton Museum hosts its 49th Annual Eye of the Camera Exhibition, through March 29. Curtis Arts and Humanities Center will have an April exhibit called “Past, Present, Photos continues on Page 11
Pennywise ready to rock Gothic
In its 26th year as a band, Pennywise, a Southern California punk rock group, has issued a new album, “Yesterdays,” which contains songs by late bassist Jason Thirsk and new material. The band will appear at Englewood’s Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, on March 14. The concert will start at 9 p.m. and tickets cost $25. 303-789-9206, gothictheatre.com.
Ballet Ariel on stage “Coppelia,” the classical ballet about a toymaker’s doll, has two March performances by Ballet Ariel scheduled, and 35 students of Colorado School of Dance will perform the children’s roles. On March 21, a 7 p.m. performance will be at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, with tickets starting at $20. 303-805-6800, pacecenteronline. ticketforce.com. On March 22 at 3 p.m., a special one-hour children’s version, followed by a Toymaker’s Tea Party, will be held at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets: $15 adults/$10 children, plus $10 for Toymaker’s Tea Party. 303-987-7845, lakewood.org.
Ainomae, Sawicki in concert On March 14 at 2 p.m., Englewood Arts presents Colorado Symphony principal cellist Silver Ainomae in concert with pianist Joshua Sawicki in three works for cello and piano: Brahm’s “Sonata for Cello and Piano in F Major,” Beethoven’s “Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3” and Vasily Zhukovsky’s “The Tale of Tsar Bendvei.” The concert is in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets at the door or at englewoodarts.org under “Concert Series”; $20 adults, $15 seniors, free for students under 18.
Opera guild competition The active Denver Lyric Opera Guild holds its Final Competition for 2015 on March 21 from 1-5 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Admission is free and visitors will have an opportunity to hear tomorrow’s stars. (You can come and go.) Judges: Phebe Berkowitz, past Met stage director; Troy Cook, baritone; Jeremy Frank, Los Angeles Opera.
Ragtime performance Jack Rummel will perform ragtime piano music, presented by the Ragtime Society of Colorado, at 2 p.m. March 15 at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver. Tickets: $20 nonmembers/$15 members. Make check payable to Ragtime Society of Colorado and send to Colleen Vander Hoek, 8360 S. Zephyr St., Littleton, CO 80128. (Memberships: $20.)
Children’s play
A photograph from Andrea Modica’s series, “Human Being,” exhibited at the Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanities at UC Anschutz. Loaned by the Denver Art Museum, A.E Manley Photography Collection. Courtesy image
Parker author Stephen Paulding and Classic Acts theater director Carmella Gates and her daughter Meghan Gates have collaborated on a play adapted from Paulding’s book: “Life Lessons From Andy Wink.” It will be performed at 6 p.m. March 13 and at 2 and 6 p.m. March 14 at the Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Tickets: $8, from parkerarts.org or at the door. Book signing by Paulding after each performance.
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Future,” looking at traditional, digital and “whatever is new,” juried by Jim Sidinger. Lone Tree Arts Center will hold its large annual photography show in April. Farther afield: a few suggestions: • An exhibit of work by Andrea Modica called “Human Being” resulted from a study of more than 100 skeletons discovered in 1993 on the grounds of the Colorado Mental Health Institute by prison inmates who were breaking ground for a new facility for the criminally insane. Her work, on loan from the Denver Art Museum’s A.E. Manley Photography Collection, is exhibited at the Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. With help from Colorado College professor and anthropologist Michael Hoffman, Modica published a book, resulting in this exhibit. A dialogue about the ethical issues in contemporary health care is encouraged. Free and open to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Information: 720-726-0378. Opening reception March 5, with a dialogue: “Hidden and Revealed: the Photograph as Evidence” by DAM photography curator Eric Paddock and exhibit curator Simon Zalkind at 6 p.m.
CURTAIN TIME Miller classic in Denver
“All My Sons,” which won a Tony Award for Arthur Miller in 1946, will be presented by Cherry Creek Theatre Company March 6-29 at the Shaver Ramsey Gallery, 2414 E. Third Ave., Denver. (Miller’s 100th birthday would have been this year.) Directed by Bernie Cardell. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $34/$29, 303-800-6578, cherrycreektheatre.org.
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“Big Fish,” a new musical based on a novel by Daniel Wallace and the film directed by Tim Burton — with music by Andrew Lippa and book by John August
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March 5, 2015
MILESTONES Education Michael Safer, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Chadron State College. Kimberly Peterson, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls. Peterson is a freshman majoring in psychology. Kelsey Holden and Zachary Holden,
of Elizabeth, were named to the fall 2014 honor list at Concordia University. Carrina Nieman, of Elbert, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s honor roll at Montana State University. Benjamin Tyler Williams, of Elbert, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Williams is a junior majoring in music education.
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Wesley Players ready to stage ‘Les Miserables’ Highlands Ranch church troupe raising funds for spiritual center
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sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com In Highlands Ranch, St. Luke’s Wesley Players, active since 2000, have raised nearly $250,000 for local and international organizations while giving community actors, singers and musicians opportunities to perform in classic musical entertainments. The 2015 choice, “Les Miserables,” is an international favorite, seen by more than 65 million people, according to the St. Luke’s publicist. With a memorable score, and uplifting story about Jean Valjean’s struggle for redemption, the musical provides a theme for Lenten worship: “When Tomorrow Comes,” which “highlights Victor Hugo’s theological themes of grace, sacrifice and hope in Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, Calvary and Easter,” said James Ramsey, director of music and arts ministries at the church — who is directing this production with almost 60 in the cast. On Ash Wednesday, cast and chorus members performed a preview at the service. Readers will be familiar with Hugo’s 19thcentury French story of Jean Valjean, released from unjust imprisonment for stealing a loaf of bread and pursued by police inspector Javert, who believes he is guilty. Valjean finds redemption and love, adopts a daughter, be-
“Les Miserables” performance dates at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch, are March 13, 7 p.m.; March 14, 2 and 7 p.m.; March 15, 2 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. on March 14, there will be a dinner served that will benefit Guatemalan mission work. Tickets: Adults: $15 advance, $20 at the door; student/senior: $10 advance, $15 at the door; adult dinner plus admission, $45 ($35 tax deductible and front center seating); student/senior dinner plus admission, $15 ($5 tax deductible and front center seating). Purchase at: stlukeshr. com or in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday mornings.
comes involved with the Paris student uprising of 1832 and ultimately spares Javert’s life … The score is stirring and familiar, as are the songs, with music by Claude-Michel Shonberg; French lyrics by Alan Boublil and Jean Mark Rald; English libretto by Hebert Kretzer. Ramsey said: “Epic, grand and uplifting, ‘Les Miserables’ packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, ‘Les Miserables’ is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made ‘Les Miserables’ a popular masterpiece.” Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Center for Spiritual Engagement, a group that assists the development, coordination and implementation of events and experiences that promote spiritual health and wholeness.
South Metro Denver Chamber Women in Business Calendar of Events March Speaker Series: Becky Takeda-Tinker, President CSU Global Friday, March 6th | 7-9 am CSU Global Campus | 2800 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 200, Greenwood Village
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Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker blends her passion for education with her experience in nonprofit governance and business leadership as the president of Colorado State University-Global Campus, the nation’s first online fully accredited public university. In her role, Becky champions data-driven and technology-based solutions to facilitate adult student educational success and graduate workplace employment. Today the institution provides access, affordability, and flexibility to approximately 12,000 adult learners located in every U.S. state and territory and 41 countries. Becky is a published scholar who actively serves on dissertation committees for finance, leadership and business manage-
ment research studies. She also currently serves on the Boards of the Colorado Women’s Forum and Vital for Colorado. She is a member of the International Women’s Forum, and is a Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools. Becky holds a position with South Metro Denver Chamber Board of Directors. Becky holds a Ph.D. in Organization and Management with a specialization in Leadership, an M.B.A. in Finance with a post-graduate certificate in Marketing Management, and a B.A. in Economics. Becky also sits as a Board of Director with South Metro Denver Chamber.
Douglas County Business Alliance Morning at the Capitol Wednesday, March 11th | 7:30 am - Senate Committee Room 353 9:00 am – Join the Douglas County Legislative Delegation on the House and Senate Floor 10:00 am – Tour the refurbished Capitol Dome
For a complete list of South Metro Denver Chamber events visit our website www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
Tuesday, March 3 Make Sense of Your Money – Walk through the basics of financial wellness & beyond 12:00 pm – SMDC WhipplWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Centennial, CO Thursday, March 5 First Choice Emergency Room – Ribbon Cutting! 10:30 – 12:00 pm – First Choice Emergency Room 13351 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO Friday, March 6 Women in Business Speaker Series: Becky Takeda-Tinker, Pres. CSU Global 7:30 - 9:00 am - CSU Global Campus 7800 E. Orchard Road Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO Friday, March 6 Buechner Breakfast First Friday “ The Colorado Water Plan: How will We Quench Our Future Thirst?” 3:00 – 5:00 pm – University of Colorado Denver 1380 Lawrence St. Terrace Room (2nd Floor), Denver, CO
Parking: Paid parking available on Grant Street between Colfax & 14th. Please allow ample time for parking and security check at the Capitol.
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Representative Kevin Van Winkle Representative Kim Ransom Chief Economist for the Office of State Planning and Budgeting to give an update on the State Budget DCBA is a coalition of business organizations with a mission to provide a single voice for the Douglas County business community. Key issues to DCBA members include transportation, water, business-friendly
public policy, education, tax policy and sustainable development. The Douglas County Business Alliance - Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce, Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, Castle Rock Economic Development, Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Douglas County EDC, Parker Chamber of Commerce and South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
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SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 23, 2015
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing, even if you’re determined to go through with your plans. You might find it worthwhile to take a fresh look at how things have been set up. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Financial matters could continue to be a problem until you’re able to straighten out some of the more pesky situations. Once that happens, the rest should be easier to unsnarl. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Family matters once again take center stage, and should be dealt with competently and quickly. And, again, insist on others taking on their fair share of the responsibilities.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Your creative pursuits seem to be running into a roadblock. But rather than blame outside factors, look within to see if you might be holding back your efforts for some reason. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Keep that keen Cat’s Eye focused on relevant aspects of this new situation in your life. Don’t be distracted by trivial matters. You need the pertinent facts before making a decision. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) As much as you prefer doing things on your own, continue to accept help if you still need to resolve the problem affecting your project. Some cheerful news is about to come your way. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) While you might begrudge the added time it will take to get your project from point A to B to C, etc., you could benefit from the facts that will emerge over this expanded time span. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Regarding your workplace suggestions, be prepared to produce the facts to counter reactions from skeptics who feel your approach is unreasonable or even impossible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Savvy Sagittarians will look for work-related answers on their own rather than rely on unproved assumptions. It might take more time to do so, but the payoff is worth it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Your aspects continue to favor family issues, with special emphasis this week on changes in and around your home. Get everyone to suggest what he or she would like to see done. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A matter you thought had been settled might still produce surprises. Best advice: Continue to gather facts to bolster your position just in case you need to produce them quickly. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) While your instincts are usually right when discerning ‘twixt truth and deception, you could benefit from doing more research on the new “prospect” that you’ve been pitched. BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is only matched by your generosity, making you the sort of friend everyone hopes to have. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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SPORTS
March 5, 2015
Elizabeth wrestler takes sixth at state Leonard finishes season with 31 wins for Cardinals Staff report Elizabeth’s Rob Leonard was a sixth-place finisher in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament, which was held Feb. 19-21 at the Pepsi Center. Leonard, a 145-pound senior started the Class 3A tournament with a 14-2 major decision win over Mathew Hansen of Steamboat Springs. He was pinned by Jimmy Fate of Berthoud in 3:47 but came back for a consolation 2-1 win over Evan Reed of Lamar. He whipped Dominick Mozal of Valley, 7-0 and finished sixth after losing a 16-0 technical fall to Tanner Fetzer of Platte Valley. He wound up the campaign with a 31-17 record. Cardinals senior Kyle Prario won his opening 152-pound match with a 9-0 victory over Nate Kocol of Clear Creek. However he lost his next two consolation matches, a 9-0 setback to Dalton Robertson and an 8-6 defeat to Nate Henry of Alamosa. Prario ended the season with a 32-11 record. Andrew Ban, Kiowa’s 160-pound senior, opened with a 10-2 decision over Luke Haefeli of Del Norte in Class 2A but lost a 5-4 second round ultimate tiebreaker decision to Nicholas Vollmer of Merino.
Glen Martin of Elizabeth accepts a pin honoring his 35 years coaching wrestling at the state wrestling tourament Feb. 21. Photos by Tom Munds Ban, 37-8, edged Luke Stewart of Holyoke, 5-4, in a consolation match but lost to Carlos Magdaleno of Roaring Fork, 14-8. Ban was 37-10 for the season.
Kiowa 152-pound senior Bryce Wasson finished the season with a 22-11 record. He lost 6-0 to Jose Lopez of Monte Vista in the first round but pinned Clayton Ja-
cobsen of Burlington in 2:38 during the first round of consolation matches. Wasson was eliminated with a 3-2 loss to Iaasic Pena of Ignacio.
Elizabeth’s Rob Leonard was a sixth-place finisher in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament, which was held Feb. 19-21 at the Pepsi Center.
Parker cyclist hits world stage Gage Hecht, 17, dominating in Cyclo-cross here and abroad By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz @colorado communitymedia.com Don’t tell Gage Hecht that working in weather conditions like rain, sleet or snow is reserved strictly for mail carriers. The 17-year-old from Parker has spent recent years working his way up the national junior Cyclo-cross circuit, but in the last
four months has catapulted himself into the company of the world’s elite. He made international headlines for his surprise win at the UCI Junior Race at Koksijde in Belgium, the first time an American has even been on the podium. Hecht is now the guy to beat. His journey hasn’t been without its obstacles — literally. Courses can wind through steep and jagged forestland to smooth and grassy plains. Ice, deep sand and mud are par for the course. Hecht’s Cyclist continues on Page 15
WHAT IS CYCLO-CROSS?
Gage Hecht, 17, of Parker, makes his way through the snow during the Colorado State Championships last year. Photo by Dejan Smaic
Cyclo-cross courses are typically off road, but portions of pavement are included in some routes. Riders encounter grass, dirt, mud, gravel, sand, and a mess of other conditions. The races are based on a set time and measured by the number of laps, not distance. Depending on the category, a race can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 60
minutes. In most cases, officials wait to see how quickly riders complete the first lap before deciding how many total laps will be completed. The twisting courses are 1.55 miles to 2.17 miles long and typically include barriers and other features that necessitate hopping both off and back onto the bike.
SPORTS ROUNDUP Girls Basketball
Ellicott 48, Kiowa 42 - The Indians fell in their final regular season game on Feb. 21. Leading by one going into the fourth, the Indians were outscored 18-11 in the final period to fall to the Thunderhawks. The Indians will have to bounce back as they prepare for 2A District play. Kiowa 63, Evangelical 34 Three Indians reach double-figures in a Feb. 20 victory at home. Helen Janes and Ashlea Carothers scored 15 and Julie Smith scored 12 in the win. Carothers added 11 rebounds to her 15 points. Elbert vs. Miami-Yoder - The regular season finale for both clubs was canceled due to weather. The two teams were scheduled to match up in the Class 1A District 7 tournament. Elbert 55, Edison 33 - The Bull-
dogs traveled and knocked off the Eagles on Feb. 19. The win moves the Bulldogs to 9-0 in the 1A Black Forest league on the season. Weld Central 48, Elizabeth 38 Knowing a win in their regular season finale would give them a share of the 4A Colorado 7 championship, the Cardinals ran into a strong defensive after at the Rebels on Feb. 19. The Rebels held the Cardinals to single-digit scoring in all but the fourth quarter en route to wrapping up the title themselves. The Cardinals finished 12-2 in the league this season, both losses coming at the hands of the Rebels. Elizabeth 45, Englewood 34 - The Cardinals traveled to the Pirates on Feb. 17 for another 4A Colorado 7 League victory. Kaylyn Radtke was the only Cardinal to reach double-figures in scoring in the defensive battle finishing
with 16 points. Julia Kline scored a game-high 17 points to led the Pirates on a night they were held to 33 percent shooting.
Boys Basketball
Simla 61, Colorado Springs School 30 - The Cubs finished the regular season at 17-2 this season after a road victory on Feb. 21. The two teams were scheduled to face each other in the 2A District 8 playoffs. Ellicott 65, Kiowa 38 - The Indians fell at home to wrap up the regular season on Feb. 21. The Thunderhawks wrapped up their 2A Black Forest Championship with the win. The Indians will have to recover quickly as they preparer for 2A District 8 tournament play. Kiowa 54, Evangelical 53 - The Indians outscored the Eagles 36-22 in the second half to snatch a vic-
tory at home on Feb. 20. A big game from Spencer Pierson allowed the Indians to crawl back as he knocked down five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 24 points on the night. Pierson also pulled down seven rebounds and recorded four steals. Baylie Brogger was the only other Indian to reach doublefigures as he notched 11 in the win. Jacob Bost scored 15 points and had 11 rebounds for the Eagles. Elbert vs. Miami-Yoder - The contest scheduled for Feb. 21 was canceled due to the weather. Elbert 59, Edison 33 - The Bulldogs are still striving for league perfection after a victory on Feb. 19 pushed their league record to 9-0 on the season. The Bulldogs held the Eagles to single-digit scoring in all but the fourth quarter in the win. Elizabeth 74, Weld Central 47 - The Cardinals will enter tourna-
ment play having won two straight over league opponents after defeating the Rebels on Feb. 19. Four seniors, playing their final regular season game, reached doublefigures in scoring for the Cardinals. Evan Visocky and Stuart Eurich led the way with 18 points apiece, Aaron Stone added 14, and Jake Gavitt finished with 10. Elizabeth 72, Englewood 50 - The Pirates woes continued as they dropped their 15th straight on the road on Feb. 17. The Cardinals’ seniors Jake Gavitt and Aaron Stone enjoyed their final home game in a Cardinals uniform. Gavitt scored a game-high 33 points on 13-17 field goals, pulled down 11 rebounds, and added five steals on the defensive end. Stone chipped in 18 points on 8-11 shooting, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
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racing jersey stays cleaner than those of his competitors, however, because he’s usually in front of them. He conquered the Pan American Continental Cyclo-cross Championships 2014 in Kentucky, beating the nearest racer by an astonishing 28 seconds. Traveling with Team USA, Hecht most recently placed fourth in the world championships in the Czech Republic. His sudden elevation to the top of a growing sport, especially the victory in Belgium that cemented his new status, shocked even Hecht. During a few-week break in February at his home in Parker, Hecht described the exhilarating feeling of barreling over treacherous terrain. “It’s an extremely hard sport because of the pace we’re trying to push through the dirt and the mud,” he said. “If it’s super slippery, you can go down five to 10 times if it’s a rougher day. It takes a lot of perseverance.” It’s been difficult for Americans to break through in a cycling discipline dominated by Europeans, which makes Hecht’s rise to fame all the more impressive. Competitors have started to take notice, as have the sport’s top sponsors, and Hecht’s name has been on the lips of many in the Cyclo-cross community. “He was a virtual nobody on the world stage, and now he’s in every cycling magazine,” said his dad, Bruce Hecht, who has helped train and coach his son. “He’s been nicknamed
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Gage Hecht, 17, of Parker, launches off a jump during a recent competition. Photo by Scott Mason ‘America’s Hopes and Dreams.’ ” While it’s a lofty title to live up to, Hecht seems to relish the challenge and is nonetheless enjoying the ride, every pedal pump of it. It’s a way to test his own limits, and Hecht knows that with a schedule that has him traveling 10 months out of the year, it’s also a perfect chance to explore the world. “I don’t know too many other people who have the opportunity to do all of this,” said Hecht, who is taking classes through Arapahoe Community College. Hecht has been learning about aviation and he aspires to be a commercial airline pilot if cycling doesn’t work out. But with sponsors, friends, family and his strong faith behind him, Hecht
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The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. 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
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has his sights set on going pro. In the meantime, he wants to continue his ascent up the American and European junior ranks and help push to make Cyclo-cross an Olympic sport. He has no plans to slow down. During the off-season, Hecht is planning to dive into road cycling. The former Parker Core Knowledge student has been racing since the age of 9 and the experience is beginning to show. The training and encouragement from his dad, a former Cat 3 competitive road racer in the early 1990s, are paying off, too. Bruce Hecht readily admits that his son surpassed his abilities years ago. “He took me out by the time he was 13 years old,” he said.
group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org. The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress. tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations
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Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information. VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www.vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.
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