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Elizabeth sophomore Evan Whitington (13) takes possession of a ball late in the first half of the Cardinals’ Oct. 4 Colorado 7 match against Fort Morgan as the Mustangs’ Jorge Mayorga trails in hot pursuit. Fort Morgan led 1-0 at halftime and went on to a 3-1 victory, dropping the Cardinals to 2-2-0 in league play and 4-8-0 on the year. Photo by Ryan Boldrey
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Five words that do not normally go together when talking about a government-backed project are: On time and under budget. But that feat was what state officials were hailing on Oct. 2 as part of a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Capitol dome. A three-year, $17 million restoration project was needed to fix and renovate a 120-year-old dome that has seen weather-caused deterioration over the years. Gov. John Hickenlooper said the project’s success is “a symbol of the resilience of this state.” Dome continues on Page 10
Rick and Erma Kircheis of Belmont, Mich., look out on the city of Denver from the newly reopened Capitol observation deck on Oct. 2. Photos by Vic Vela
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When Director of Human Resources Kin Shuman came to Elizabeth Schools in the summer of 2013, he couldn’t believe the number of teachers he needed to replace. “During my first hiring season we had to replace 41 teachers out of 134,” Shuman said. “In my experience, that was a huge number. It prompted us to look into what exactly was going on and everything pointed toward salaries.” According to the district, 155 teachers have left Elizabeth over the past five years. According to the Colorado Department of Education, the average turnover each year for teachers in Colorado is 15 percent. In 2013, the turnover was 30 percent for Elizabeth. Shuman said that budget cuts and a lack of state funding have left the district in a position where it can no longer offer experienced teachers a competitive salary. According to their research, teachers who left Elizabeth for other districts in the state made an average of 26.42 percent more per year in compensation — an average of about $9,000 more per year. Shuman said that the district has turned to hiring many new teachers right out of school. He said they advertise nationally, attend local job fairs and universities and try to entice new hires with personal attention and a family-like atmosphere. “The teachers that we have here love it,” Shuman said. “But no matter how much we offer them in terms of training or what kind of work environment we can create, when the competition can offer experienced teachers 20 percent more per year in salary, there’s not much we can do to combat that.” Shuman also points out that training so many new hires comes with its own expenses. According to the district, Elizabeth Schools has spent $1,133,750 training new teachers over the last five years and would have saved about $350,000 during that time if they were at the lower state average for teacher turnover. It costs $6,250 to recruit, screen and interview each new hire and $1,064 for workplace training, totaling $7,314 per new teacher. Meaning, on average, Elizabeth could have invested $1,686 more in each lost teacher and possibly retained them for the same $9,000, on average, increase in pay they received by leaving the district. Shuman said there is little to no money in the form of grants that could help the district with its turnover issue. However, two proposed tax measures could help provide some relief. Teachers continues on Page 10
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Visitors can once again look out over the city of Denver from the Capitol now that a three-year restoration project has been completed.
155: Number of teachers who have left Elizabeth since 2008-09 school year. 26.4 : Average percentage increase in salary gained by teachers leaving the district. $6,250: Average amount spent on recruiting, screening and interviewing each new hire.
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Technology bringing change in library world I attended an online virtual library conference in early October. Called The Digital Shift, the focus was on the ways in which the digital world is changing our lives, and the impact that it has on the types of service that your local library offers. At the height of the day-long conference, over 1,700 librarians and educators were logged in from around the world — talk about the impact of the digital world right there! I was particularly struck by the closing keynote speaker, Anil Dash, who has been blogging since 1999. With 15 consecutive years as a blogger, he is in a relatively exclusive club, and he has seen a lot of changes over those 15 years. Fifteen years ago, for example, we assumed that we might outlive the lifespan of our devices. Now we are blogging into a future and a medium that might not exist yet. As we rely more and more upon cloudbased data storage, are we as the end-user making sure that our backup location is secure? What if the hosting company closes or fails? What happens to the images you
have stored there? Sounds like I might need to consider making a backup of my backup! Dash also pointed out that we as endusers frequently agree to terms of service that we might not necessarily really want or mean to agree to. The technologists, the ones writing the terms, don’t always understand what the end-user (us) wants to get out of the online user experience, and we need to exercise our voice and let them know what we want. An example Dash used was when Instagram wanted to
impose ads on top of the photos that users send to one another. Users collectively let them know that this was not an acceptable use of their property, and that change was not implemented. Libraries are founded on the principle of free and open access to information for all users, which puts us in a unique position to help articulate the value and importance of open and accessible platforms on the Internet. Dash argued that the techie guys sometimes lose sight of the end-user in the process of creation, and that librarians can help bring that loop back together again. Wouldn’t it be great to find a place on the Internet that is truly by and for the public? Being on the librarian side of this equation and not the techie side, some of what Dash said (OK, most of it!) seemed a bit over my head. But I am interested in and encouraged by the role that public libraries can play in public dialogue. I hope that we have created open, welcoming environments in all of our branch libraries that
serve the diverse needs of our communities. On a side note, the library board voted last month to change the name of the Elbert County Library District to Pines & Plains Libraries. Look for us to roll out our new name and logo over the coming months as we update our website, implement a new online catalog, and phase in our image. Kari May lives in Elizabeth and is the director of the Pines & Plaines Libraries. She can be contacted through the library at director@elbertcountylibrary.org. The Pines & Plains Libraries is an independent taxing entity created by a vote of the citizens in 2000 and serves all residents of Elbert County. P&PL is funded primarily through a mill levy assessed on properties. Visit www.elbertcountylibrary.org for more information about the variety of information and resources available through your libraries.
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Elizabeth High School students Natasha Breakall and Anthony McConnell were recognized for their No Kid Hungry Campaign and website. Natasha and Anthony won the gold medal for this campaign at the summer National Competition. Their No Kid Hungry Campaign was recently promoted through the National FCCLA newsletter. Visit the website and learn more about the No Kid Hungry Campaign. Melanie Darter, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Elizabeth High School, recently returned from Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s 2014 National Leadership Conference, where she received an award for demonstrating excellence in modeling FCCLA character in helping students achieve success. Darter received the 2013 Spirit of Advising Award, representing the state of Colorado. This is an honor bestowed on only one FCCLA
chapter adviser from each state. Darter was nominated by the Colorado FCCLA State officers and the state adviser, Mr. Ron Van Dyke, in recognition of her exemplary advising as both a local chapter adviser and a Colorado district co-adviser. Sierra Stein and Taylor Bunch, seniors at Elizabeth High School, received first place gold at the state Family, Career, Community and Leadership Association competition, and then received the silver at the national FCCLA competition. As members of EHS Student Council, Sierra and Taylor were involved with planning all the logistics around the EHS Prom Event, which is the project they submitted in the competition for Life Event Planning. Megan Reyher, a junior at Elizabeth, received first place gold at the state FCCLA competition, and silver at nationals for Teach and Train. Megan had the opportunity to be a teacher shadow for a preschool teacher. She made lesson plans and helped
teach preschoolers on various subjects and activities. Her Teach and Train project was oriented around her experience as the preschool teacher shadow. Elizabeth High School recognizes students who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above for an entire year. These students are honored with an academic letter and should they continue to maintain this GPA, they then receive the appropriate lamp or bar for their continued achievement while attending Elizabeth High School. The students are seniors: Paige Baldwin, Emily Mohlis, Natasha Breakall, Evan Monteith, Jordan Byrd, Crystal Petersen, Jessica Gerczynski, Kaylyn Radtke, Sydney Hanes, Caelyn Rittenhouse, Tyler Imel, Matthew Rutkowski, Haley Johnson, Alec Saville, Robert Leonard, Joshua Smith, Brandon Lindsey, Sierra Stein, Kate Melman and Aaron Stone; juniors: Jasmine Berry, Kristen Jackson, Logan Blakeslee, Amanda Lipka,
Jacob Boss, Lexie Lonardo, Jessica Brown, Mistery Miller, Colton Cline, Zachary Neelley, Josephine Cox, Kyla Phelps, Krista Dodd, Megan Reynolds, Adam Eveleth, Anisa Rose Samhouri, Tyler Feist, Andrew Smith, Erika Freisner, Jordan Speicher, Marianne Hughes and Meagan Tracey; sophomores: William Anderson, Chloe Peterson, Jada Ashton, Emilieh Reimers, Lena Aslan, Danielle Roberts, Ryan Burdick, Tegan Ross, Zackary Davis, Anica Schmidt, Kayla DeHart, Ernest Smith, McKenna Eddy, Madeline Tebrugge, Nicholas Gerti, Phoebe Teter, Molly Grebenc, Dane Tomei, Zachary Imel, Autumn Wendler, Layne Keesling, Patrick Wesley, Megan Kelly, Evan Whitington, Mary Leonard, Caraline Williams, Amelia Lindsey, Kallaway Wood, Nickolas Malwitz, Connor Wooten, Shelby Needham, Jachob Zwitter and Kainen Nicholas.
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Background: Gardner is a fifth-generation Coloradan who served in the state House of Representatives for six years prior to being elected to Congress in 2010. Why do you suppose so many people are fed up with Washington politics and how is your presence going to make a difference in people’s minds?
Washington is full of bitter partisans and gridlock. Coloradans deserve a senator who placwn, es solutions above all. That solutions-oriented approach is what I learned growing up on the ista Eastern Plains, where my family has lived for , five generations and run a farm implement ew dealership for a century. We need a senator with a positive vision for Colorado and someone who believes that a brighter horizon is ale Pe- ways within reach. Lena Is the Affordable Care Act a good law? What changes, if any, need to be made to improve midt, the nation’s health care system?
No one is arguing that we should return to the rti, old system. But Sen. Udall sold Obamacare mei, on a string of lies. We must replace Obamacare with reforms that actually increase the quality and reduce the cost of care. I support ine od, elby
U.S. SENATE CANDIDATES commonsense solutions that allow for the interstate purchase of insurance, coverage of pre-existing conditions, tax relief, and bolstering state high-risk pools. What are your policy positions on immigration reform? I firmly believe our immigration system is broken and badly in need of reform. That process should begin with border security measures and a guest worker program. We cannot have a secure border in this country without a functional guest worker program.
Gardner
Why should women voters support your candidacy over your opponent’s?
Women in this country have been hurt by the policies of President Obama and Sen. Udall. They are facing higher taxes, losing their doctors and insurance plans as a result of Obamacare, and have suffered most in the economic downturn. I will fight for Colorado’s women and greater opportunities, including improving access to oral contraceptives and strengthening education. Do you support President Obama’s response to ISIS-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East? Why or why not? I support the President’s response, but I strongly oppose the failed foreign policy that led us to this point.
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 64 CANDIDATE
Tim Dore Residence: Elizabeth Party: Republican Occupation: Incumbent state representative for House District 64 Background: First-term legislator, serving the 64th District, which includes Baca, Bent, Crowley, Elbert, Kiowa, Las Animas, Lincoln, Prowers and Washington counties.
Making sure rural Colorado is served and not forgotten, that our agricultural and the hardworking families of rural Colorado feel they are a part of this state. That includes job creation, strengthening our economy, supporting education and fighting for our rights and liberties.
Editor’s note: Dore is running unopposed. Why are you seeking this office?
What makes you the best person for the job? A work ethic and vision for what Colorado can be. In this district you need to be able to cover the 20,000 square miles, listen to diverse concerns and be a voice for a forgotten part of the state. The past two years I have done this and will continue to when elected. What will your top priority be?
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7. It is difficult to rate myself higher having served in a House chamber controlled by Democrats pushing a very aggressive liberal agenda. Even so, I passed legislation to protect farmers and ranchers, promote job creation and renewed life in rural towns and protect citizens for those who violate parole.
What two issues deserve more attention in the 2015 session than they received in 2014? Reducing the level of government in our daily lives, from its intrusion on our liberties and rights to over regulation on our businesses and homes. Addressing our water issues, we need a greater capacity for water storage and protect our private rights from government’s overreaching take away of these rights.
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Background: Prior to being elected to the Senate in 2008, Udall served 10 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Why do you suppose so many people are fed up with Washington politics and how is your presence going to make a difference in people’s minds? I have a long record of reaching across the aisle for commonsense policies that cut red tape and reduce our deficits. I wrote a balanced budget amendment, worked with Republicans to end earmarks, and continue to look for opportunities where we can work together. Is the Affordable Care Act a good law? What changes, if any, need to be made to improve the nation’s health care system? I enrolled in the Colorado exchange and know the law isn’t perfect, but we can’t go back to a time when insurance companies could jack up rates, cut coverage, and drop people who got sick. I’ve led efforts to make the ACA work for Colorado and keep moving forward. What are your policy positions on immigration reform? Our immigration system is broken. I voted
for a comprehensive immigration reform bill supported by business, labor, immigration and agriculture groups, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support. I have also championed the DREAM Act so that children who have known no other home than America can earn a path to citizenship. Why should women voters support your candidacy over your opponent’s? I trust women to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I Udall will protect access to birth control, preventive care, and abortion. I also helped to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and support the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure equal pay for equal work. Do you support President Obama’s response to ISIS-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East? Why or why not? As a member of the Armed Services and Intelligence committees, keeping Americans safe will always be my number one priority. That’s why I strongly support targeting these terrorists with airstrikes along with efforts to arm and train Arab and other fighters in the region to attack ISIL on the ground.
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STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATES
Cynthia Coffman Party: Republican Background: Cynthia Coffman has served as second-in-command of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office for 9 1/2 years. She has practiced law for 23 years. Why does it matter who is the next attorney general? Someone experienced must defend state law and stand up to the federal government. I’ve worked for the Colorado Legislature, a state department, the governor, and now the attorney general. I understand how state government works and know what to do when it doesn’t. What distinguishes you from your opponent? I am a staunch proponent of the rule of law. My opposition already has said he’ll pick and choose which parts of the constitution to defend. He’s told us he’ll violate the oath of office before he’s ever sworn in. What are some policy improvements that you will bring to this office? I’ll expand public outreach on consumer and public safety issues by creating an office of community initiatives. The focus will be keeping kids safe at school, protect-
ing individual privacy, preventing identity theft, and educating consumers. I will give citizens a place to report suspected crimes by public officials and government employees, and guarantee the AG’s office will prosecute the bad actors. Finally, I will fight crimes against kids and the elderly, work to reduce domestic violence and human trafficking, and be a strong voice for crime victims.
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Do you agree with John Suthers’ handling of recent court battles surrounding gay marriage?
I do. The AG is required to enforce laws passed by the people and elected representatives. That’s what General Suthers has done in defending the definition of marriage in our state constitution. The voters passed the marriage amendment in 2006, and the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to say it is unconstitutional. Is it the job of the attorney general to defend all state laws, regardless of how she feels about them? It is, unless the highest court with jurisdiction has said that law is unconstitutional or violates existing legal precedent.
Don Quick Party: Democrat Background: Don served two terms as the District Attorney for Adams and Broomfield counties. He served as Attorney General Ken Salazar’s Chief Deputy. Don grew up in Jefferson County and lives in Westminster with wife Kerrie and two sons.
prove services to victims of sexual assaults, implement a task force to protect veterans, and work to keep kids in the classroom and out of the courtroom. Do you agree with Jon Suthers’ handling of recent court battles surrounding gay marriage?
Why does it matter who is the next attorney general? The AG is responsible for decisions that directly affect the people of Colorado, such as: locking up violent and repeat criminals, defending a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, and protecting the people and natural resources of our beautiful state. What distinguishes you from your opponent? I am not a political appointee. I have been a prosecutor for the past 26 years, taking on public corruption and locking up violent criminals. I base my decisions on the facts and the law, not politics. What are some policy improvements that you will bring to this office? I will create a public corruption prosecution unit, lead a statewide effort to im-
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No. I agree with the 27 courts in a row — including court decisions here in Colorado — that recently ruled that these bans violate the Equal Protection Clause of the constitution.
Is it the job of the attorney general to defend all state laws, regardless of how he or she feels about them? Yes, personal opinions don’t matter. I am the only candidate that has stood up in court for the last 26 years and defended Colorado laws. However, we also take an oath to follow the Constitution. When a law targets a group to deny a fundamental right, it is unconstitutional, and I will not defend it. A 2003 unanimous decision of Colorado’s Supreme Court established that rule of law.
STATE TREASURER CANDIDATES
Betsy Markey Party: Democrat Background: Founder of Syscom Services, sold a successful coffee shop, was a Budget Analyst at Treasury, Assistant Secretary Homeland Security, and a Congresswoman. Has a Masters from American University. Why does it matter who is the next treasurer? In this age of partisanship and skepticism, Colorado needs a treasurer who will show up, work with both sides of the aisle and be transparent and accountable to Coloradans. I will be that treasurer.
would reinstate the State Taxpayer Accountability Report. It shows where taxpayer money comes from, and where it goes. The current treasurer never produced a report. Also, good government finds creative ways to do more with less, making our tax dollars go further. What kind of impact is PERA having on the state and how would you address it? Passing SB 1 in 2010 helped PERA, it cut retiree COLAs, increased the age of retirement, and increased the contributions of employees and employers. PERA is now on a course toward full funding in 30 years. We should give this legislation time to work.
What distinguishes you from your opponent in this race? Like most Coloradans I worked hard to provide for my family. I started two successful businesses — one I sold and doubled my investment and the other is going strong. I know how to make tough financial decisions. What are some policy improvements that you bring to this office? I would attend and be active at PERA meetings while working on solutions. Something my opponent hasn’t done. I
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What changes or what continuations of policy would you implement to ensure the state’s financial system is sound?
I will monitor the results of SB 1 on PERA and work with the Legislature to determine any other changes to the system. From day one, I will work full-time to evaluate state investments, work with officials from across Colorado to meet local needs, and ensure that our treasurer’s office is working in a transparent and accountable manner.
Walker Stapleton Party: Republican Background: Spent career in the private sector, serving as CEO and CFO of various private and publicly traded companies. BA from Williams College (’96); Graduate Degree in Business Economics from the London School of Economics (’97); MBA from Harvard University (’03) Why does it matter who is the next treasurer? Colorado’s Treasurer oversees a multi-billion dollar investment pool of public funds each year. It is critical that the office is managed by someone with a deep understanding of both public and private finance. What distinguishes you from your opponent in this race? I am not a career politician. Prior to being elected in 2010, I spent my entire career in the private sector, where I learned invaluable lessons and skills that are crucial to public finance. This differentiates me from my opponent who voted in favor of the fiscally catastrophic (Obamacare). Our respective approaches to public policy could not be more different. What are some policy improvements that you bring to this office?
I have brought unprecedented transparency to the treasurer’s office. Additionally, I consolidated the state’s debt issuance process, provided greater power to county treasurers, and, every year that I have been in office, we have exceeded our investment benchmarks. What kind of impact is PERA having on the state and how would you address it? PERA currently has a $26 billion unfunded liability, or rather, money that the retirement plan owes but does not have in the bank. With such a massive shortfall, PERA needs to be reformed to protect the retirement of its 500,000 members. We have seen the effects of runaway pension shortfalls elsewhere. Colorado can do better, and I am proud to have taken a leadership role in fighting for PERA’s solvency and susStapleton tainability for generations to come. What changes or continuations of policy would you implement to ensure the state’s financial system is sound? We must keep Colorado business-friendly. The economic consequences of banning fracking would be ruinous to our economy. I will fight tirelessly to prevent it from ever happening.
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State tightens rules for pot businesses Normalizing doses of edibles is among new regulations By Katie Kuntz
Rocky Mountain PBS I-News Medical and retail marijuana dispensaries are getting about 30 new rules related to almost every aspect of their businesses. The state Marijuana Enforcement Division released the new rules Sept. 24. They change everything from the start-up licensing fees to rules for cultivation, production, edibles, sales, employee training and product testing. The rules go all the way down to a hand-washing requirement. State officials have contended that Colorado’s new recreational marijuana industry is a work in progress, and these new standards underscore that fact. “I think the new rules make a lot of sense,” said Mark Slaugh, CEO of iComply, a cannabis industry compliance and consulting firm. “We’re putting out consumer education and teaching business owners and workers how to be responsible vendors. From a business decision, it’s a nobrainer.” Among the new rules is a revision of a proposal that caused an uproar at a hearing earlier in September: production caps on greenhouse or outdoor grows. The proposed rule would have allowed greenhouses to produce only half the amount of plants allowed at indoor or warehouse operations. The new rules do not make that distinction and allow the same number of plants, 3,600, for the first-level cultivation process. “I think that the state really listened to the greenhouse workers and was responsive to the impassioned testimony,” said Meg Collins, executive director of the Cannabis Business Association, and one member of the work group committee writing the production rules. In the new rules, the enforcement division also established minimum “re s p o n s i b l e vendor training” requirements
along with minimum public health and safety requirements for anyone manufacturing edible marijuana products. The state has issued 18,666 marijuana occupational licenses. Each individual with a license will be required to meet new minimum training standards if hired by a shop, cultivation center, testing facility or product manufacturer. There are 496 licensed medical shops and 242 recreational stores in Colorado. The state has received 177 additional applications for recreational stores and grow operations that could be approved by October 1. “I believe it’s our responsibility to be as safe as we can be and make sure every bud tender and customer knows what to expect,” said Brian Ruden, a retail and medical marijuana store owner in Denver, Louisville and Colorado Springs. “It’s just better for the industry to err on the side of caution when the whole country, everyone is looking at the industry now.” Aside from safety and health training, new rules will also normalize the amount of marijuana found in any edible — ensuring that a single serving size has no more than 10 milligrams of active THC, the intoxicating chemical in marijuana. “So that could be something as small as a peanut butter cup or bonbon or as large as a soda,” said iComply’s Slaugh. “If there is more than one serving in the product, it has to be easily identified.” The serving size rule is meant to ensure a more safe consumption of edible marijuana. Edibles have a greater risk for over-consumption because the digestion of marijuana causes a later onset of the effects. Some people respond by eating more. Testing requirements have also changed. The Marijuana Enforcement Division will not only require testing for potency in edibles, but also for chemicals like pesticides and for the presence of fungi. “I already spend a small fortune every month testing and that is only going up because of all the other things they are testing,” Ruden said. “I’m excited for more responsible regulation, but frustrated with the expenses, the licensing fees, taxes and testing.” Others expressed concern about what the new rules don’t include. Marijuana testing facilities will only test product from licensed cultivation centers, not home growers or medical marijuana caregivers. “We’re still not able to know how to dose,” said Ashley Weber, medical marijuana patient and caregiver advocate.
Reviewing the state ballot questions By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com The following is a look at statewide ballot questions:
Amendment 67
This measure proposes to amend the state constitution to “specify that the terms ‘person’ and ‘child’ in the Colorado Criminal Code and the state wrongful death statutes include unborn human beings.” according to the official state ballot information booklet. Supporters say the amendment protects pregnant women and unborn children by making it a crime to kill or harm a child in the womb. The measure would mean that unborn children would be afforded the same legal status as adults. If voters approve, the measure may also “establish the legal foundation to protect the unborn by ending the practice of abortion in Colorado.” Opponents say the measure is “unnecessary and unclear” and that there are already protections in place for pregnant women who are physically harmed. Because there is no legal or medical definition of “unborn human being,” opponents fear that the law could apply at the earliest stages of pregnancy. That could mean that if women terminate a pregnancy, at any stage, they would face criminal liability.
Amendment 68
This measure would allow casino gambling at horseracing tracks in Arapahoe, Mesa and Pueblo counties. The new gambling tax revenue would provide additional funding for K-12 schools. Supporters say the measure provides funding for schools without raising taxes and the gaming revenue could provide up to $114.5 million annually to school districts and charter schools, beginning in 2016. Proponents also say the measure would create new jobs at the gaming establishments. Opponents say the measure would hurt economies of the existing gambling towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. When these mountain towns’ economies take a hit, so does the state, through decreased gaming revenues that support state and local services. The measure also does not give local voters a say in whether casino gambling should be allowed in their communities.
Proposition 104
If passed, this measure would “require that local school boards or their representatives negotiate collective bargaining agreements in open meetings,” the blue book states. Those who support the measure believe it would provide the public with greater oversight regarding the goings-on at their schools. The measure would create greater transparency in government, allowing the public to have a
better understanding of the collective bargaining process. Opponents say employment contracts issues would be difficult to deal with publicly and those discussions can sometimes lead to sensitive employment issues that are best left for an elected school board to handle.
“From a caregiver’s side, not being able to test means you don’t know what you’re giving your patient and you are never going to be able to be on a consistent level.” Parents whose children have epilepsy that is treated with medical marijuana won’t know if they are overmedicating those children, she added. The enforcement division has not yet considered expanding testing services to caregivers. Others were concerned that the mass of new regulations might mean more costs, and continuing competition from the black market. “The more rules you have, the more challenging it is, because we are driving up the price,” Slaugh said. “We can offer a consistent, safe product and a wider variety and you don’t have to deal with a drug dealer. I think the legitimate market will always drive away the black market — except for the price.” Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news. Contact Katie Kuntz at katiekuntz@rmpbs.org.
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Maybe that wasn’t a wrong turn after all During a business trip this past week with my associates, we found ourselves in North Carolina and relying heavily upon our GPS system for directions. And with today’s technology it is really almost impossible to get lost, unless of course we are either honest about our own operator errors, or fall victim to that relentless and somewhat irritating message: “Recalculating route.” As we were returning to the hotel from our meeting, and admittedly only one exit away from our destination, we began a riveting discussion about golf. Well, truth be told, our golf games are anything but riveting, but I digress. However, we were distracted just enough to miss our exit, and you guessed it, the next sound we heard was: “Recalculating route.” Our instruction was to take the next left turn and make a U-turn onto the highway back towards the previous exit. As we made the transition into the left lane and waited for an opportunity to open up so that we could merge back into traffic, we all looked ahead at the same time and noticed a sign indicating that we were also at the entrance to the Billy Graham Library. My associate and great friend John, who happened to be driving at the time, looked around the car and asked if we should check it out. An instant and unanimous
“yes” easily rose above the “recalculating route” message as we drove straight across the highway and into the parking lot of the Billy Graham Library. Now I would venture a guess that 80 percent if not 90 percent of everyone reading this column knows who Billy Graham is. But just for those who are unaware, I encourage you to check out the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and the Billy Graham Library at www.billygrahamlibrary.org. Now here’s the real deal with this week’s column. We were scrambling, busy, running a frenetic pace, traveling from city to city, and in a rush to get back to the hotel in time to do more work. Our missed exit and wrong turn slowed us down just enough to take us on an unscheduled detour and spend time in one of the most peaceful and truly inspiring places any of us has ever experienced. And as I share this story with you, I am reminded of the
other similar situations and experiences where I found myself on the road less traveled that brought me to an ocean, a park, a river, or some place or location that was unintended but ended up being the absolute right destination at that moment in my life. You know what I mean, don’t you? We try to map or plan out our routes in life to keep up with the rush and crush of everything happening around us. And then just when we think we have it figured out or maybe just feel like we are finally catching up to where we think we need to be at this time of our life or where others think we need to be, we miss our exit, make a potentially wrong turn, and then magically and wonderfully find ourselves exactly where we need to be at that time. Is there a peaceful and inspiring place you need to find? Are you ready and open to missing your exit, taking a wrong turn that just may take you to that place? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when you miss that next exit, it just might 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.
A little something for those arriving late If you are worried about me because I am retreading themes, and that I might be losing my grip, well, don’t be worried. I hammer the same nails — like Smitty my dachshund, Jennifer my girlfriend, customer service representatives, lutefisk, hair loss, and constipation — partly because I don’t know when you came in. This column is hundreds of columns old by now, but it might be just your first or second one, and maybe you really haven’t figured me out yet. If you are new to “Quiet Desperation,” I can bring you up to speed. You will find a kindhearted man who is patient, generous, and tolerant. Who embraces life, and is outgoing. And who explores this beautiful world that God has created for us, and writes about it for readers like you. It just won’t be me. I am inert and cantankerous. Pessimism is my middle name. “Distrust is the foundation of a good relationship,” is my motto. I think man caves and bachelor parties are dumb. Politicians give me the creeps. I despise the ubiquity of cell phones. Motorists who tailgate should be pulled from their cars and hit repeatedly with a sock full of manure. If you want Hallmark, I am not your
writer. I’m a little more like H.L. Mencken. If you don’t know who he was, look it up. I can write about almost anything because if I don’t know what I am talking about, I can make stuff up, and it gets printed. Don’t tell. If you were to say “gophers,” for example, I would start with the University of Minnesota. They are the Golden Gophers. It’s a Big Ten school. The Big Ten is made up of 14 schools, not 10, which should give you some idea about the league’s concept of mathematics. Whenever my school’s league expanded they changed the name. At one time it was the Pac-8, then Pac-10, and now Pac-12. Those yahoos in the Midwest want to hang on to an inaccurate designation. I refuse to let my son attend a Big Ten university because of it.
Bob Dylan was a University of Minnesota student for a little while, just before moving to New York, and turning everything around, including my life. His songs are poems that came at me with shining, mismatched words. “He shot a fire on Main Street and filled it full of holes.” Dylan, 73, will be performing in Denver on Nov. 1. I won’t be there. Crowds make me uncomfortable, mostly because they consist of people. If you didn’t know much about me 450 words ago, you do now. I am not very interested in simple recitations or benign observations. That’s one of the reasons why Jennifer and I get along so well. Our conversations are usually full of non-sequiturs and word play. But not all of the time. We both experienced very negative marriages. Hers was to a man she met at Xavier, where she was a soccer star. Mine was to vodka. I was on the varsity at Smirnoff State. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
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Man hits road of life with hands off wheel The call for prayer from the nearby mosque woke him from a restless sleep about 4 that morning. He showered, dressed and checked his backpack. Water containers. Iodine tablets. Medical kit. Several notebooks and 24 pencils. Some Clif bars. One change of clothes. A credit card to be used only for emergencies. A palm-sized GPS tracker. Tent. Sleeping bag. Compass. No cell phone. He repacked, shut off the lights and knelt on the concrete floor. Let me be present, he prayed. Let me handle challenges with grace and humility. Then, Donovan DiLorenzo — an olive scarf wound around his head, a shadow of a beard on his face, Teva sandals on his feet — stepped from the hotel in Madaba, Jordan, his heart a mix of trepidation and hope, and began walking. “The first time you step out — that’s the scariest,” he said. “You’ve built up all these expectations … and you’re just not sure how they’re going to unfold.” Donovan’s Journey, as his family calls it, began Aug. 27, 2013. It unfolded step by step, without any sure plan. Donovan, then 42, trekked as pilgrims in days of old through Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Egypt and India, letting the day’s encounters chart his path and depending on unexpected kindnesses for food, shelter and companionship. By the time he returned home in May, he had walked more than 1,100 miles. Back home in Highlands Ranch where he grew up, his parents had anxiously followed his path through intermittent signals from a GPS tracker. They thought he was searching for self-discovery. His younger sister later told him she thought his choice to travel without resources or a way to communicate with home was selfish because of the worry it caused those who loved him. Donovan thought doing so was the only real way to live fully in the moment — to see and feel and understand a profoundness of life uncluttered by distractions. He wasn’t really searching for something; he just wanted to see what would happen if life directed him rather than the other way around.
“It was a kind of shedding or surrendering …,” Donovan said. “It was just about letting go and seeing how life would unfold being a little more present.” His life had already detoured from the main road. The tragedy of 9/11 caused him to rethink his course: He left a lucrative job as an account executive in New York to teach in New Orleans’ most challenging urban school district. He later helped with reconstruction and outreach following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation. From there, he joined the Peace Corps, working in Africa in Malawi, one of the world’s least-developed countries. He returned to New Orleans and taught there until last summer, when he decided to abandon life as he knew it. He chose to walk most of his journey to have “more time to think, write and connect with others.” When Donovan refused to take a cell phone, his parents, Neil and Michelle, persuaded him to pack a small GPS tracker. “You’re not really communicating,” Neil told him. “At least, as long as the coordinates are moving, we’ll know you’re alive.” Donovan agreed. Every three days, he activated the device and Neil plotted latitude and longitude on maps to follow his route. Even so, Neil and Michelle slept only a few hours each night those first few weeks. “I am very nervous …,” Michelle said then. “That has been really, really hard, not knowing where he’s at.” Donovan, at times, wasn’t sure exactly where he was, either. The trails seemed confusing, the heat unbearable. In those moments, anxiety would begin to seep into his thoughts — “that feeling,” he wrote later, “when you are unsure about the road ahead.” But then he would gather
Manufacturing makes a difference Colorado is a great place for business generally, but also for manufacturing. You may not realize it, but manufacturing matters. Ray Ochoa initially came to the state from south Texas to work the farms. But in 1981, he started work as an assemblyman at Harsh International, a Colorado company based in Eaton that manufactures some of the world’s best hydraulic truck hoists, feedlot mixers and manure spreaders. Meanwhile, Mark Yoss’ story reminds us of the old saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Mr. Yoss came to “Colorful Colorado” in 1983 to work in the state’s then-booming solar industry. When work dried up there, he applied to be a Manufacturing Engineer at Martin Marietta. Some 30 years later, Mark is now a manufacturing manager at the same Waterton Canyon campus in Jefferson County now under the name Lockheed Martin. Countless Coloradans have moved to the state seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Whether sending objects to Mars or supporting agriculture, the key to their success has been manufacturing. Many fail to realize that manufacturing has evolved from its Industrial Revolution reputation as “dull, dirty, and dangerous” to today’s advanced applications in aerospace, bioscience, infrastructure, and more. Ray and Mark both speak about the pride that they take in their work. Mark tries to explain the joy of seeing the satellite he helped build enter Mars’ atmosphere. At the same time Ray, tells you about the value he sees in a 10-hour work day and a company that for decades has taken a personal stake in his wellbeing. Today, manufacturing accounts for roughly 10 percent of Colorado’s economy according to the National Association
courage, bring himself back into the moment, summon a sense of peace. At the start, his feet bled. The backpack rubbed raw a spot on his back. Hunger became a frequent companion — he thought often of his mother’s pasta and meatballs. But fortune continually crossed his path in the form of curious children, interested villagers or, simply, a patch of shade under a tree. Strangers gave him freshly baked warm pita bread. They invited him to share tea around campfires and offered space in their homes to sleep. They shared stories that bound them across cultures and beliefs. “I was really taken aback at how hospitable people were and how people would open up their homes,” Donovan said. “There were those moments when you kind of step back and think, `Wow, that was truly amazing.’” In those instants, he said, God gave him wonder. He prayed in mosques, saw the Dead Sea, visited Cana and other places of the Holy Land, navigated military checkpoints between Palestine and Israel. He walked about 650 miles, according to Neil’s map calculations, before flying from the Red Sea to Cairo at the end of October. After two weeks in Egypt, he flew to Mumbai and walked another 500 or so miles, visiting ashrams where he learned to meditate, and Buddhist temples where he prayed, and, finally, homes in Calcutta run by Mother Teresa’s Sisters of Charity, where he volunteered for two months. He massaged lotion into the withered arms of old men, bathed sick patients, prayed over the dead then carried them to crematoriums. “In Calcutta, there are moments when you have incredible suffering,” Donovan said, “but somehow people find a way to be joyous.” There was the blind man who always sang. There were the children who laughed and played amid the squalor. And the special kinship shared with others who helped. “… a lot of suffering,” Donovan repeated. “But a lot of people giving of themselves.”
From India, he traveled to Indonesia for a month. And then, life told Donovan it was time to return home to the much-missed embrace of family and friends. Near midnight on May 12, Neil and Michelle drove slowly into the arrival lane at DIA as a tall figure with a bushy beard and a backpack walked to the curb. “He had a scarf on,” Michelle said. But “I would know him anywhere.” At home, Donovan ate a big plate of pasta and meatballs, satiating the craving that hunger had instilled. He reveled in the warmth of family. “He’s very strong,” Michelle said, “but I’m just glad he’s home.” Neil agreed. “We don’t have to worry.” They listened to their son’s stories, marveling at the generosity of strangers who gave to the man who is always giving to others. Yet, Neil said, “his experience is probably hard to share because we can’t understand it — we didn’t live it.” Donovan is in California now, helping develop programs for the mostly Hispanic and disadvantaged teens served by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma. Life kept telling him, he said, this was his next chapter. He’s written 10 short stories about his pilgrimage and has ideas for about 10 more. He’s writing them, primarily, for family and friends so they can know how letting go propels life to unfold in wondrous, unexpected ways. He would like to return to the Denver area someday. But “you never know,” Donovan said. “The main thing is I’m present and have the courage to follow where life is taking me. We’ll see.” Perhaps, for Donovan, the journey hasn’t ended at all. Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. Her column earned first place in the 2013 Colorado Press Association Better Newspaper contest. She can be reached at ahealey@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303566-4110.
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Donna Marie Kirby
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of Manufacturers. But this 10 percent is more than just the “typical” manufacturing jobs. Rather than outdated perceptions of industrial operations (although, for example, the EVRAZ Steel Mill in Pueblo still supplies 48 percent of the railroad tracks in North America), today’s industry leaders in Colorado manufacturing are electronics, food and beverage, and chemical manufacturing. The real importance of manufacturing, however, is that it helps grow America’s middle class. Ray and Mark alike were able to find life-long careers of which they could be proud. They both put children through high school and college. They continue to contribute to Colorado’s booming economy. While Colorado’s economy and the state of American manufacturing have gone hand in hand over the years, manufacturing still faces some serious barriers to success. Ray and Mark both emphasize the need for workers at every level. From workers who are familiar with Computer Aided Design (CAD), to people with a strong work ethic, Colorado manufacturers are hiring. Now think about the importance of manufacturing in your life. Visit www. mfgday.com to learn more about how to get involved in Manufacturing Day. Patrick Pratt is a program manager at the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry.
Donna Marie Kirby of Castle Rock, 76, died peacefully on September 26, 2014 surrounded by her family. Donna was born August 3, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, to Rudolph and Nina Ehmann. A more detailed obituary is available at www.ponderosavalleyfunerals.com.
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Angel Barron sells her handcrafted beaded merchandise during the festival. The American Indian Festival was Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 3960 E. 128th Ave., Thornton. The festival featured numerous dancers and entertainers with two headlining acts, flutist Eric Many Winds Herrera and singer-storyteller Rose Red Elk, whose stage name is Red Feather Woman.
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Members of the Raven Dancers march into a performance circle during the Sept. 28 American Indian Festival in Thornton.
Flutist Eric Herrera plays for a crowd at the festival Sunday.
A Raven Dancer shows off ceremonious dance moves during a performance at the American Indian Festival.
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Art exhibit offers best of the ‘beast’ When Henri Matisse and his contemporaries exhibited their expressive paintings, with looser brushwork and bold colors, many French art critics were horrified and called the artists “les fauves,” the beasts. Now, they are among the best-loved artworks in the world. A collection of these paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., will be exhibited at the Denver Art Museum Oct. 12 through Feb. 8. Information: denverartmuseum. org, 720-865-5000.
Sunset fanatic to speak Jim Chaput, a lifelong Colorado artist and photographer, will speak to the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 about how he combines photography and digital painting to create digital abstractions. He taught black-and-white film photography for 11 years at Englewood High School, plus digital photography for four years, and has a passion for shooting sunsets. The club meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Doors open at 6:30 and guests are welcome.
Song with dance Voices West (formerly Littleton Chorale) will present two concerts called “Dances of Love,” in cooperation with Littleton-based Adventures in Dance. At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, the chorus and dancers will perform at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. At 3 p.m. Oct. 19, the performance will be at Heritage United Methodist Church, 7077 S. Simms St., Littleton. Dancers will interpret choral music from a variety of traditions. Tickets cost $18/$15; free under 12. Voiceswest.org or at the door.
Jazz in Lone Tree “A Night in New Orleans” is the theme for the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s first concert of the season. Famous trumpeter Byron Stripling will be featured. The concert is at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-5091000.
Pianist opens season Katie Mahan will perform Beethoven’s “Emperor Concerto” in the first Littleton Symphony concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Each concert this season will feature a signature piano concerto plus renowned American masterworks. Tickets: LittletonSymphony. org or at the door.
Free singing lessons Sound of the Rockies, Colorado’s 100-
man a capella chorus, known for its barbershop harmony, will offer free community singing lessons, “Ready, Set, Sing,” at 7 p.m. Thursdays from Oct. 16 to Nov. 6. The lessons will last about 45 minutes each and will be offered at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7691 S University Blvd., Centennial. Information: soundoftherockies.com.
Writers group to meet
The Parker Writers Group will meet at 2-4 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Parker Library’s Meeting Room, 10851 Crossroads Dr. Blake Graham will talk about conducting historical research, source analysis, achieving authenticity in both fiction and non-fiction. The meeting is free and guests are welcome. Information: parkerwritersgroup@ gmail.com.
Charity brunch slated
Alpha Xi Delta hosts its annual Sweet Charity Brunch to raise money for its philanthropic projects, such as Autism Speaks, Boys and Girls Club of Denver, FACES and Family Crisis Center. It will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., Denver. Bake sale, live and silent auctions, handcrafted gifts and clothing by area artisans, brunch catered by A Taste of the Season. Tickets: $20, from Barbara Vietti, 6245 W. Coal Mine Place, Littleton, 80128, 303-979-7561, bvietti@comcast.net. Order by mail or pick up at the door.
Flood-inspired art
“Dialogue for an Exhibition” an informal talk about the recent flood event along the St. Vrain River, will include stories by Barbara Shark, Peter Hale Molnar and Wopo Holup, neighbors who live in the flooded area. They will speak from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Pattern Shop Gallery, 3349 Blake St., Denver. The exhibit, “Rivers Alive,” will feature drawings, enhanced with metal leaf, by New York and Coloradobased artist Holup, whose drawings are about nature’s flow. The centerpiece will be a new work about the 2013 flood. The exhibit runs through Oct. 31. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and by appointment, plus a reception on Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Patternshopstudio. com.
Two articulated Sperm Whale skeletons are a highlight of “Whales: Giants of the Deep” at Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Courtesy photo
Whales are big deal at Denver museum New Zealand exhibit runs until February By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Whales, the world’s mightiest animals, date back more than 50 million years and are the subject of legends, films and travel. These giants intrigue people of all ages who love to explore aspects of the underwater world. Living in a landlocked state, as we do in Colorado, doesn’t diminish the fascination with ocean life. “Whales: Giants of the Deep” opens Oct. 10 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and runs through Feb. 16. The exhibit is on tour from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, which has the largest collection of marine mammals in the world. Readers may be aware of a long relationship between the Maori people of New Zealand and whales, and the custom of whale riding, made famous by the film “Whale Rider” some years ago. Changing attitudes have taken many people from hunting whales to protecting them. The exhibit includes interviews about conservation efforts.
IF YOU GO The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. For information, visit dmns. org or call 303-370-6000. Visitors will see life-sized models and more than 20 real specimens, including skulls, skeletons, teeth, rare artifacts and some hands-on objects, as well as digital interactives and immersive projections. Historic cultural objects include weapons made from whale bones and delicate ornaments fashioned from whale teeth. Whales range in size from the world’s largest animal, the blue whale, to a tiny Hector’s whale, and the family includes dolphins and porpoises. Visitors can crawl inside a life-sized replica of a blue whale’s heart and be awed by the 53-foot-long skeleton of a sperm whale. They can follow a sperm whale on a hunt for a giant squid. The exhibit also speaks about today’s scientists and new discoveries about the animal’s bodies, feeding methods and vast migration patterns through the Pacific Ocean. Perhaps a budding oceanographer will leave the museum inspired. Admission to the exhibit is included in the general admission ticket.
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Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
DOUGLAS-ELBERT COUNTY Music Teachers’ Association
meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.
THE ELBERT County Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriffs Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriffs Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. Membership is open to anyone without a criminal record. It meets the last Monday of the month at the Elbert County Sheriffs Office at 7 p.m. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse. html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. THE ELIZABETH Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next
door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.
LAWYERS AT the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and
civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
MYSTERY BOOK Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@ elbertcountylibrary.org. THE OUTBACK Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appeciated.
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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. SATURDAY GENEALOGY Fun meets at the Elbert Public Library at 1 p.m. on the seocnd Saturday of each month. Beginning to advanced genealogy enthusiasts are invited to attend. The Elbert Public Library is in the Elbert School library at 24489 Main Street in Elbert. Call 303-648-3533 for more information. SENIORS MEET in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information
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SIMLA AND Matheson to Colorado Springs, Oct. 20; to Limon,
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WALMART COMMUNITY blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, inside the bloodmobile at 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth. Contact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.
ELIZABETH TO Colorado Springs or Parker, Oct. 14
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KIOWA, ELIZABETH and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs,
Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated.
ELIZABETH HIGH School and Elizabeth Middle School are starting
their fall performing arts events. Upcoming are the fall middle school choir concert on Thursday, Oct. 9; the middle school band concert on Tuesday, Oct. 21; and the high school fall play Thursday, Oct. 23, to Saturday, Oct. 25. Show times are at 7 p.m. Visit the schools’ calendars for information.
THE CONSERVATIVE Breakfast Association of Elbert County offers a scholarship for the spring 2015 school semester. The applicant and/ or applicant’s guardian must be a legal resident of Elbert County. Applicant must attend an accredited college or trade school in Colorado or a state that has reciprocity with Colorado. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen and will need to complete an application providing information that will be used by the Conservative Breakfast Scholarship Committee for evaluation. Application deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 15. More information and an application may be obtained at the following email address conservative_scholarship@hotmail.com.
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CARNIVAL DAYS
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Teachers Continued from Page 1
At a special meeting in September, the Elizabeth School Board voted to place two tax measures on the 2014 ballot. The first is a short-term mill-levy increase to ensure that the district can attract and retain quality teachers and begin to better meet the technological needs of their classrooms. A mill levy is the assessed property tax rate used by local governments and other jurisdictions to raise revenue in order to cover annual expenses. The mill levy is calculated by determining how much revenue each taxing jurisdiction will need for the upcoming year, then dividing that projection by the total value of the property within the area and adding up the rate from each jurisdiction to get the mill levy for the entire area. According to the school district, the estimated property tax impact of the mill levy override, if approved by voters, is $4.32 per month per $100,000 of a home’s actual market value as determined by the county assessor, or $15.74 per month per $100,000 for businesses. The second ballot measure is a capital-
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needs bond request for $2.5 million to go toward what the district calls critical needs, including the acquisition of emergency communication systems, the repair of leaking roofs at Singing Hills Elementary and Elizabeth High School, and the purchase of new buses to supplement the district’s aging fleet. The second ballot question will ask voters to allow the district to borrow $2.5 million with a seven-year repayment period. This can be accomplished without an increase in the existing property tax rate, district officials say. Interest would not exceed 3 percent, and would likely be considerably lower if rates remain at today’s historically low rates through the next several months, according to the district. The district is planning to restructure existing and new debt repayment in a way that would not increase current tax rates. This would be accomplished, in part, by extending debt repayment two years beyond the expiration of current obligations from 2019-21. “I just want to be able to provide these teachers and students with the resources and compensation they need to succeed,” Shuman said. “Hopefully we can rally the community here to understand the importance of this to our children and our schools.”
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“This is a gift we’re giving for generations in the future,” he said. Colorado’s harsh freeze and thaw cycles made the repairs necessary. In 2006, corrosion to the dome caused a 10-pound piece of iron to fall, which led to the closing of the observation deck and the installation of a netting system. Repairs commenced after lawmakers created a package of bipartisan bills four years ago to fund the restoration. During much of the project, the dome was cloaked in scrim and scaffolding. It wasn’t until early this year that part of the dome was revealed from under the draping. Workers replaced the deteriorating metal fasteners with stainless steel. The original copper panels were replaced and the lightning protection system was enhanced, according to state architect Larry Friedberg.
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KIDS CLUB is hosting Carnival Days from Wednesday, Oct. 15, to Friday, Oct. 17, for kindergarten to fifth grade. Join us at Frontier High School in Elizabeth for full-day childcare, where we will enjoy clown activities, costumes, carnival games and learning circus basics from real circus performers. Register with Kids Club if interested. Cost is $33 per day. Bring lunch and snacks from home. Contact Rachelle Small at rsmall@esdk12.org or 303-646-6718. KIOWA SCHOOLS Craft Fair KIOWA SCHOOLS plans its 28th annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Kiowa Middle School, 535 Comanche St., Kiowa. More than 30 crafters will show their wares in the middle school gym and high school cafeteria. You can also purchase breakfast, lunch and backed goodies. Proceeds generated from the booths and food/bake sales go to help pay for the schools’ band program. Interested craters can call 303-621-2115, ext. 8555 or email sylviahouts@aol.com.
The dome was re-gilded with 65 ounces of gold that came from parts of Colorado that included Cripple Creek and was later prepared in Florence, Italy. “Today, the sun shines bright on this beautiful October day,” said state Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch. The dome observation deck — which offers spectacular views of Denver — was reopened to the public shortly after the ceremony. For visitors like Josiah and Hannah Goering of Chicago, the timing couldn’t have been more impeccable. The two were visiting Colorado and specifically had a trip to the Capitol on their to-do list because Hannah’s grandparents had taken a picture of themselves on the Capitol steps during their honeymoon some 67 years ago. “We came here to recreate the photo,” she said. “We even brought black and white film.” Had their trip occurred a week earlier, they wouldn’t have been able to view Denver’s skyline from atop the Capitol. “It’s a happy coincidence,” she said.
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Cardinals fall to Pirates’ bats
5 Elizabeth loses rescheduled ares so softball contest, 12-2 rated hools’ By Tom Munds 8555 or tmunds
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The Pirates spoke loudly with their bats — scoring five runs in the first inning and repeating the feat in the final inning, en route to a 12-2 win over Elizabeth. The victory raised Englewood’s overall record to 10-6, as the Pirates hold down second place in the league with a 7-3 record with road games remaining against Alameda and an Oct. 2 rematch with Elizabeth. Victories in both those games would mean the Pirates would finish second in league and earn a berth in the postseason. The Pirates celebrated their final home game of the regular season Sept. 26 in style by giving a pretty good size home crowd a lot to cheer about. Englewood strung together singles and walks to load the bases and Dolly Ostrowski’s deep single got the scoring started, sending two teammates across home plate in the first inning. The score remained 5-0 until Englewood scored a pair of runs in the home half of the fifth inning. Elizabeth ruined the shutout effort by scoring a pair of runs in the top of the sixth inning. But the Pirates responded with a five-run sixth to win, 12-2. Englewood had 14 hits on the day, including a triple and three-run homer by Maddie Smith. Brittany Hall went the distance for the Pirates on the mound, giving up five hits and struck out two. The Cardinals played good softball defensively but the Pirates consistently found the open areas in the field. Offensively, Elizabeth got five hits and some walks to get players on base but didn’t get the timely hits to be able to score a lot of runs. Elizabeth slipped to 3-13 overall and 1-9 in league after the Sept. 26 game. “Most of our players are underclassmen but everyone is playing hard and we are a lot better team now than when the season started,” Cardinals coach Steve Biller said. “We are hitting the ball pretty well. We are working on softball fundamentals and learning how to react in defensive situations.” The Cardinals have three seniors on the 14-player roster and four of the 14 are freshmen. “I think youth is the strength of our team,” the coach said. “We have young pitchers and our best hitters are young so we are learning
Englewood catcher Maddie Smith applies a tag to Elizabeth’s Tachael Rucker as Rucker slides safely into third base during the Sept. 26 game between the two schools. Rucker wound up stranded on third and Englewood went on to win, 12-2. Photos by Tom Munds to get better together.” He said senior third baseman Jessie Dodge is a team leader. This is his second year as head coach and he has seen Dodge improve a lot as a softball player. “She has improved a ton,” Biller said. “She has improved her defensive skills at third base and her hitting has improved a lot. Overall our team hitting has improved a lot since the start of the season.” Englewood coach Dave Chapman said his team is playing well defensively. Backing up his statement, Tori Harris made two running over-the-shoulder catches at the base of the center field wall that ended possible Elizabeth rallies. Hall also twice gloved ground balls to keep them from going up the middle and threw out the runners. “We are a pretty solid team, playing the best softball of the season and everything is looking good,” Chapman said. “We are hitting the softball and we are playing good defense. Right now, we need to focus on our remaining games because we need to win both of them to make sure we finish in second place and make it into the playoffs.”
Elizabeth catcher Maegan Jaeger moves to try to catch a foul ball near the backstop during a Sept. 26 game against Englewood. The ball fell just out of Jaeger’s reach. The Pirates scored five runs in the first inning and five runs in the sixth inning to win, 12-2.
Homecoming not so sweet for Kiowa Swink gets first win of season By Scott Stocker Special to Colorado Community Media It was not the best of homecoming nights for the Kiowa football team on Sept. 27. The dance had to be sweet, but the loss to Swink in the afternoon on the gridiron was bitter for the Indians. Swink, under coach Mark Henson, was able to win its first game of the season as
the Lions defeated Kiowa, 22-16, thus improving their record to 1-4 overall. Kiowa, coached by Mark Clemmons, fell to 2-3 overall. It was a super beginning to the game for Swink as the Lions’ Blake Denton returned the opening kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown. The running attempt for the extra points, however, failed. So, with 11 minutes, 46 seconds left in the first quarter, Swink had its 6-0 lead. Denton would also score what would prove to be the winning touchdown on a
3-yard run with 1:03 left in the second quarter that gave the Lions a 22-8 advantage. “We still have a lot of building to do,” Denton said. “This was a game that could help us build our mental toughness. And we are ready to do just that.” Kiowa was able to gain its only lead in the game in the second quarter on a 7-yard run by quarterback Jacob Gabriel with 9:15 remaining. He then tacked on the extra points with his conversion run and an 8-6 lead. Gabriel rushed 15 times for 109 yards,
but he could have hoped for a better game passing the football. He put the ball in the air 20 times, but only completed seven for 46 yards. Four of the receptions were in the hands of Wasson for 27 yards. High hopes for another score by Kiowa quickly followed as the Indians’ Wyatt McKnight recovered the following kickoff at the 50-yard line. Yet the drive would end in disaster following the Indians’ drive to the Swink 11-yard line and loss of the ball on Football continues on Page 12
Simla volleyball has ups and downs First loss of season is followed by win By Scott Stocker Special to Colorado Community Media It was a rough two nights for Simla on the volleyball court on Sept. 26 and 27. Simla was defeated for the first time this season on Sept. 26, when the Cubs of coach Sue Snyder were beaten in three games by The Colorado Springs School, 25-10, 25-13,
25-13. However, they were able to rebound on Sept. 27, as they defeated host Kiowa, 25-22, 26-24, 25-18. It was a victory that put a bit of a damper on Kiowa’s homecoming. Seniors Hannah Lutz, Kaci Smith and up-and-coming freshman Jerraldawn Rector were among the strong leaders for Kiowa against an opponent that has a lot of neighbors. “It was tough,” Lutz said. “It’s their homecoming and they wanted to play hard and did. It was a big day for us and I was excited to play against them. It’s been fun and
we are having a fine season. We had to work hard against them today.” Smith also knew that the competition was going to be keen against Kiowa. But she also knows this is a strong rivalry and there are no holds barred when it comes to competition on the court. “They were excited, as were we,” Smith said. “We just wanted to come back from our loss and prove to a lot of people that we have a good winning attitude. Our defense led us today. We have to stay focused no matter who we are playing.”
The loss that Smith was referring to was Simla’s first of the season the night before against The Colorado Springs School. Indeed, it was a good comeback for Simla, according to Snyder. “We have a lot of fine kids, only four seniors and only two who were up on the varsity last season,” Snyder said. “It was a tough loss, but the girls were able to rebound. They have all worked hard to be leaders. We have a fine mix of sophomores and juniors. Volleyball continues on Page 12
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L.L. Bean coming to Colorado Company’s first Colorado store plans Nov. 21 grand opening By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com L.L. Bean will open its first Colorado store, and its second west of the Mississippi River, next month at Park Meadows shopping center. The 13,000-square-foot, one-story store is under construction in the former site of Grand Lux Café, on the mall’s east side. The planned Nov. 21 grand opening — the Friday before Thanksgiving — is set just in time for Christmas shopping season. Founded in Maine in 1912, the outdoor equipment and apparel store has focused its stores on the northeast and midAtlantic region of the country. “Now we’re setting our eyes out west,” L.L. Bean spokesman Mac McKeever said. “Certain markets like yours have this terrific body of outdoor resources — rivers, lakes, streams and mountains — but also a population that really enjoys the outdoors. Colorado just made terrific sense. It’s going to be a really great fit for the brand and the store.” Eddie Bauer has a long-standing presence at Park Meadows and REI is just across County Line Road, but L.L. Bean isn’t daunted by its competitors’ proximity. “We’re aware of the competition that’s in the area,” McKeever said. “It’s my belief a rising tide raises all ships. I think it’s a testament to the area these outdoor stores open up in that area.” Additionally, he said, “Opening a store in a market like Denver is going to give people the ability to distinguish the brand
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“Our key is to be aggressive and just work hard,” Snyder said. “The girls are really focused and we are having fun. You always work hard to overcome a loss and that’s what they were able to do today.” While the scoring was close, it was not all that Kiowa coach Matthew Smith had hoped for. “We didn’t attack as well as we should have, but we had some good moments out there,” Smith said. “It’s homecoming and you just have to hope the girls are not that distracted. It’s a good rivalry and we knew it was not going to be easy from the start.” Even though it was a loss on the court, it will still
The former site of Grand Lux Cafe on Park Meadows mall’s east side soon will be home to LL Bean, the company’s first store in Colorado. Photo by Jane Reuter in three dimension.” L.L. Bean offers its Outdoor Discovery Schools that includes more than 100 courses, trips and tours on sports ranging from fly fishing to cycling, as well as private lessons and custom adventure, youth camps, free clinics and demonstrations. “It’s a point of differentiation for us,” McKeever said. “We really want to activate the shopping experience, so what you’re going to see in the stores is a pretty active array of demonstrations and clinics, tips and techniques.” In 2013, more than 100,000 people participated in these programs, according to the company.
be a memorable weekend for Kiowa’s Reilly Weatherby. After all, she was the school’s homecoming queen. And, as a queen, she helped lead the way for Kiowa. “We didn’t seem to be on our game at times, but I still think we gave them good competition,” Weatherby said. “We just needed to be hitting a lot better out there. We just need to stay on our game and be tough.” It was also a fair night for Kiowa’s Julie Smith and Madi Zielinski. They too, wished the Indians could have pulled off an upset against their neighbor. “They are certainly good, but I felt that we came out and gave them some good games,” Smith said. “We will grow from this one, as it was a good experience.” Added Zielinski, “They had a lot fewer errors than we did and just played much better. A key for us is to have better communication on the court. We’re going to come around.”
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“It’s also meant to help people get outside and enjoy the outdoors,” McKeever said. “We’re trying to remove barriers to participation, and make it as easy as possible for people to get outside.” The Park Meadows store will employ 80 people. The Minneapolis store, located at Mall of America, will open just days before the Colorado site in mid-November. Founded by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product — the Maine Hunting Shoe. Bean’s great grandson Shawn Gorman is chairman of the company’s board of directors.
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downs. Once again, it was a single play that would give Swink a 14-8 lead. In this case, the Lions’ Trey Redner carried the football 89 yards on the first play for the score with 4:12 left in the half. He would eventually finish the game with 109 yards rushing on five carries. Yet it was not only the long drives that hurt Kiowa. The Indians had two potential touchdowns called back because of penalties. It didn’t sit well with Clemmons. “We just made too many mental mistakes tonight,” Clemmons said. “We’re young and we have a lot of trial and error to overcome. We are young and working on a learning curve. Bryce (Wasson) and Jacob both played well for us. We just wish we could have played a lot better with fewer mistakes.” Jadon Barela would come through with a fairly outstanding night defensively for Swink. He figured it was about time. “The play was good and we were able to come up mentally when we needed,” Barela said. “We are playing as a team and now it’s a case of putting things together. It’s a win, but we certainly need a few more. A win like this helps us build some confidence.” “It definitely was good to get our first win of the season,” Henson said. “We had some excellent defense when it counted the most tonight. It was nice to stand high at the end.” Kiowa cut the margin to 22-16 with 9:57 remaining in the third quarter on an 11-yard run by Wasson. Gabriel then passed to Logan Link for the two-point conversion that closed out the game’s scoring. Wasson was hopeful that Kiowa would be up for the following week’s conference rival, Simla. “We just want to get back to work and get it done before we play Simla,” Wasson said. “It’s a strong rivalry. We just wish we could have done better and won today. Now, we have to concentrate on playing well against Simla.” “It was disappointing that our drives failed and that we couldn’t finish at crunch times,” Gabriel said. “The turnovers and penalties hurt us and that first play of the game on the kickoff was not a good way for us to start. I do think, though, that this was a game we should have won.”
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Nora Ellen Wagner You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 8th day of November A.D. 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Gerald & Meg Ricke Revocable the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Notices THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Diane Elizabeth McCuen, Aka Diane E. McCuen, And Diane McCuen, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30023 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before February 9, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy M. McCuen Personal Representative 31456 Forsythia Drive Selbyville, Delaware 19975
Deanna Urs shows off her first-place entry in the “most creative” category at the annual zucchini races in Sonoma, Calif. Courtesy photos
Duo tops in zucchini races Ladies make splash at California wine-country event By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com A one-of-a-kind pastime in California’s wine country is being dominated by a Douglas County duo. Deanna Urs and Pat Freytag took the top prize in August for creativity for their entry in a soapbox derby in Sonoma, Calif. But it’s a soapbox derby with a decidedly non-traditional spin; the participants are not kids, but rather dressed-up zucchinis. For 26 years, hundreds of residents have gathered in the town square for the annual zucchini races. Urs, whose friend lives in Sonoma, was introduced to the unique event five years ago when she visited the local farmer’s market and heard a laughter-filled commotion. When Urs saw the reason, she was hooked. She submitted her first entry during a visit one year later and took first place for creativity in the medium-size category. There are also awards for fastest zucchini in each category — small, medium and large — and a prize for most creative overall, which Urs and Freytag claimed this summer. Their winning entry was the “Sonoma Flyer,” a zucchini costumed in bright red glitter, balsa wings and landing gear that made it look a biplane. “It was impressive before it rotted,” Urs said. The Red Baron-like aircraft was piloted by a vintage Weeble (with aviator goggles) and carried two bottles of cabernet as cargo. Sonoma is situated among California’s vineyards, and wine was an inspiring force in the creation of the zucchini races. The “Sonoma Flyer” was the brainchild of Urs, a professional photographer who has lived in Parker for 23 years. Freytag, a resident of Surrey Ridge, helps with the design and the many intricate components that make the entry stand out. The “Sonoma Flyer” was equipped with smoke effects, working lights on the wings and a button that, when pressed, played Frank Sinatra’s “Come Fly With Me.” It’s the crowdpleasing touches that win the judges over. Urs and Freytag won for creativity in the medium category three out of four years before taking the coveted prize of most creative overall this year. Because so many residents of Sonoma take the competition seriously, a win by an outsider is generally frowned upon. That’s why Urs purposely left her and Freytag’s last names and cities of residence off the entry form. They were known simply as Team 27. Last year, the team collaborated on “The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe,” an entry complete with a hinged roof, moveable window shutters, lighted chandelier, and, of course, children. The moment it was released from the starting gates, the roof blew off, the children tumbled all over the track, and 17 hours of work was scattered in pieces, much to the delight of spectators. The laughter and expressions on their faces made it all worth it, Urs said. “It’s a good reason to have fun,” she said. “Once you do it, you’re addicted.”
The “Sonoma Flyer,” a zucchini race entry from Parker residents Deanna Urs and Pat Freytag, won first place for creativity.
Legal Notice No: 23050 First Publication: October 9, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: Elbert County News
Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY COLORADO 751 Ute St., PO Box 232 Kiowa, CO 80117 Plaintiff: EMANUEL TABACHNIK, v. Defendants: THE PANCOL LAND AND CATTLE CO., INC., a Colorado corporation, and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. Attorney for Plaintiff: Jeffrey D. Felder, #3833 Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP 410 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2200 Denver, CO 80202-443 Phone: 303.223.1100 Email: jfelder@bhfs.com Case No.: 2014CV030075 Division: 1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Elbert County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached to and made a part of this Summons by this reference. EXHIBIT A The SE¼ of the NW¼ of Section 18, Township 7 South, Range 61 West of the 6th P.M., County of Elbert, Colorado. Date: September 18, 2014. BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP By: s/Jeffrey D. Felder Jeffrey D. Felder, #38333
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the Court.
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If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty-five (35) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Elbert County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached to and made a part of this Summons by this reference. EXHIBIT A The SE¼ of the NW¼ of Section 18, Township 7 South, Range 61 West of the 6th P.M., County of Elbert, Colorado. Date: September 18, 2014. BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP By: s/Jeffrey D. Felder Jeffrey D. Felder, #38333 Legal Notice No.: 23034 First Publication: September 25, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 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 TSC# 2011-01486 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: Nora Ellen Wagner You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 8th day of November A.D. 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Gerald & Meg Ricke Revocable the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Section: 20 Township: 6 Range: 62 S2N2: S2 (480 ACRES 1/2 INTEREST) 240 ACRESSubdivision: SEVERED MINERALS and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Gerald & Meg Revocable. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Nora Ellen Wagner for said year 2010.
Section: 20 Township: 6 Range: 62 S2N2: S2 (480 ACRES 1/2 INTEREST) 240 ACRESSubdivision: SEVERED MINERALS
B372 P113 2.41 NET ACRES ALL and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jolie & John F Korinek. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009;
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That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Richardson Family Partnership for said year 2009. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jolie & John F Korinek at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of January, A.D.2015, unless the same has been redeemed.
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Gerald & To advertise public notices call 303-566-4100 Meg Revocable. That said taxyour lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes Said property may be redeemed from said assessed against said real estate for the sale at any time prior to the actual execuyear 2010; tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 22th day of September, 2014 A. That said real estate was taxed or speD.. cially assessed in the name(s) of Nora Ellen Wagner for said year 2010. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Gerald & Meg Legal Notice No.: 23038 Revocable at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the First Publication: October 2, 2014 13th day of January, A.D. 2015, unless Last Publication: October 16, 2014 the same has been redeemed. Publisher: The Elbert County News
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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 23rd day of September, 2014 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23040 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2010-01309 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: Richardson Family Partnership 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 Jolie & John F Korinek the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Section: 32 Township: 10 Range: 60Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS TRACT IN SW4SW4 32 10 60 DESC B372 P113 2.41 NET ACRES ALL and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jolie & John F Korinek. 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 Richardson Family Partnership for said year 2009. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jolie & John F Korinek at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of January, A.D.2015, unless the same has been redeemed.
Government Legals
Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2011-01489 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: Gladys L Kellogg You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 8th day of November A.D. 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to E-Associates the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Section: 20 Township: 7 Range: 60Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS E1/2: SW1/4: 20-7-60 480 A. 1/6 INT. IN ONLY A 1/2 INTEREST OWNING (240 ACRES) TOTAL MRA 40 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to E-Associates. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Gladys L Kellogg for said year 2010. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said E-Associates at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 13th day of January, A.D. 2015, 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 23 day of September, 2014 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23039 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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 22th day of September, 2014 A. D..
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issuedPublic for Notice said real estate to the said Gerald & Meg Legal Notice No.: 23038 Revocable at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the First Publication: October 2, 2014 13th day of January, A.D. 2015, unless Last Publication: October 16, 2014 the same has been redeemed. Publisher: The Elbert County News
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 23rd day of September, 2014 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23040 First Publication: October 2, 2014 Last Publication: October 16, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Legal Notice No.: 23034 First Publication: September 25, 2014 Last Publication: October 23, 2014 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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