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Volunteer firefighter charged with arson Bond reduction denied, preliminary hearing set By Deborah Grigsby
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shooting massacres that continue to make headlines around the country. “As a civilized society, we cannot stand back and wait for another Columbine, another Aurora,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver. Some of the efforts announced Tuesday came as no surprise — gun-control legislation has been high on the list of priorities for Democrats this session. But perhaps the bill that will cause the greatest amount of ire for Republicans and gun advocates is one aimed at creating strict financial liability for makers, sellers and owners of assault weapons. Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs, who will sponsor the Assault Weapon Responsibility Act, said his bill will make assault weapons makers, sellers and owners “liable for 100 percent of the damage” caused by “military style” assault weapons that are used in the commission of crimes. “The sickness of violence is spreading through America like a plague,” Morse said. Morse insisted that the legislation would not constitute
The 19-year-old volunteer firefighter who confessed to starting a wildfire last summer near the town of Elbert appeared in court to face formal charges and to ask for a reduction in his $50,000 bond. Alex J. Averette of Elbert sat quietly in an Elbert County courtroom on Feb. 8, advised of the multiple criminal counts against him, including intentionally setting wildfire, second-degree arson, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and second-degree criminal trespass. The 6-foot-6-inch volunteer firefighter with the Elbert Fire Protection District admitted to arson investigators he used a lighter to start a 600-acre blaze for “the experience,” according to Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap. The fire, dubbed the County Road 102 Fire, started around noon on June 24, 2012, just north of the town of Elbert. It prompted the evacuation of 100 residents from the town and surrounding areas. What began as a small brush fire quickly spread across the prairie, fueled by high winds and extremely dry conditions. Public defender Helen Massey Hoopes asked the court to reduce Averett’s bond to $10,000 so her client could return to his job and care for his family. “Mr. Averette’s primary concern now is for the well-being of his wife and child, as they have no other source of income at the time,” Hoopes said. Elbert County Judge Palmer L. Boyette denied Averette the reduction. Heap called the case unfortunate. “I call this kind of behavior unacceptable,” Heap said. “But it’s important for everyone to remember that in no way should this reflect on the many dedicated volunteer and public safety professionals we have here in the county.” More than 100 fire and law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies responded to the fire at a time when state firefighting resources were strained due to the Waldo Canyon and Hyde Park fires. Ground crews required assistance from county road and bridge teams, law enforcement personnel, and two single-engine aircraft tankers to contain the fire. Fire Chief John Gresham addressed the case in an email. “I speak for all officers and volunteers of the Elbert Fire Department, as well as members of the Elbert community, in stating we were shocked and saddened to learn the alleged arsonist was one of our own,” he wrote. “Of course, that individual has been placed on indefinite suspension from all departmental activities, pending outcome of the legal proceedings.” Gresham added: “While such an unfortunate act on the part of a misguided individual may occur, such an act is an extreme exception, in contrast to the commitment to public service exhibited by the dedication, goodwill and hard work conducted by the vast majority of our volunteer members.” Elbert County Emergency Manager Cory Stark described the expenses associated with fighting the County Road 102 fire as “overwhelming.”
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Elizabeth High School sophomore Ethan Mosier leads a group in “Y.M.C.A.,” a 1978 hit by the American disco group The Village People. Mosier and more than 250 students danced the night away at the EHS Snow Dance, held Feb. 9 in the high school auditorium.
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Students bust out their best moves at the EHS Snow Dance in the high school auditorium. The annual chili dinner and dance supports the school’s growing athletic program.
A light dusting of snow became the perfect backdrop for the Elizabeth High School Snow Dance. The annual event, which was held Feb. 9 in the high school auditorium, featured a community chili dinner, open dance floor and a silent auction. More than 250 people from the community came to dance and support fundraising efforts for the Elizabeth High School Athletic program. Auction items with an estimated total value of more than $6,000 attracted multiple bidders throughout the night and ranged from sportswear, to auto parts, dental services and even four hours of dump truck time.
Democrats roll out gun-control package Opponents see liability measure as ban By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Democratic state lawmakers on Feb. 5 unveiled a gun-control legislative package, which in part calls for required background checks for all gun buyers and strict liability for owners and sellers of assault weapons. But the ideas aimed at curbing gun violence, which were announced by leaders of the General Assembly’s controlling party during a morning press conference inside the state Capitol, were immediately met with stiff opposition by gun-
Senate president John Morse talks in the west foyer of the State Capitol during a press conference on a comprehensive gun safety plan Feb. 5. Photo by Andy Carpenean rights advocates. Democratic leaders — who were joined at the event by people whose lives have been
affected by gun violence — announced eight pieces of “gun safety” legislation, which they said is needed in the wake of
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C-470 Coalition steers toward tolls Committee’s unanimous vote narrows focus
C-470 CORRIDOR COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE Jack Hilbert, Chair, Douglas County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, Arapahoe County Commissioner Don Rosier, Jefferson County Commissioner Jim Gunning, Lone Tree Mayor Cathy Noon, Centennial Mayor Jim Taylor, Littleton City Councilman Allen Dreher, Highlands Ranch Metro District Board Member
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rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Like traffic at the end of rush hour, the future of C-470 appears to be clearing up. On Feb. 7, the C-470 Corridor Coalition Steering Committee — made up of representatives from Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties as well as the Highlands Ranch Metro District and cities of Littleton, Lone Tree and Centennial — voted 7-0 to toll any new lanes along the 13-mile stretch between Interstate 25 and Kipling Street. The coalition has been studying different options to finance the addition of one or two lanes in each direction since 2011 and began a heavy dose of public outreach last summer. Other options included the implementation of sales or property tax increases within a to-be-determined taxing district as well as tolling all the lanes. “The public was divided on tolling (the new lanes) and sales tax,” said Roger Sherman, chief operating officer with consulting firm CRL Associates, in reference to a recent survey done by Hill Research Consultants. “What’s interesting is when you start to go head to head and weigh each potential funding option separately.” The public opinion poll, which was sent out near the end of 2012 to a random sampling of citizens in areas of impact in Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, made two things clear — citizens were not in favor of property tax or tolling all lanes. “Our citizens have been very clear that
Douglas County Commissioner Jack Hilbert, right, speaks at the Feb. 7 C-470 Corridor Coalition meeting at the Lone Tree Arts Center, while Larry Warner, coalition facilitator, looks over some notes. Photo by Ryan Boldrey in no way will they support a toll on the existing lanes,” said Douglas County Commissioner Jack Hilbert, chair of the C-470 coalition, before adding that “property tax is a four-letter word in Douglas County.” When it came to the possibility of raising sales tax, steering committee members were not shy about voicing their concerns. There was also a consensus that there was not enough support to pass a sales tax once a district was drawn. “It becomes very difficult to say `let’s tax this group of people and not others,’ ” said Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning. “Lone Tree
IREA to return cash to customers Provider to issue $3.65M in capital credit checks By Rhonda Moore
rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com IREA customers will get a return on their money in a share-back program that pays revenues to the consumers who own the electric cooperative. The board of directors for the rural electric provider opted in 2013 to return $3.65 million in revenues to IREA customers. Capital credit checks are issued to IREA consumers when the board agrees margins sufficiently exceeded expected capital needs, said Bill Schroeder, head of public affairs. Since 2000, the Intermountain Rural Electric Association has paid more than $65 million to its customers, which include rural consumers in 10 counties across Colorado, including parts of Douglas and Elbert counties. The association is a nonprofit electrical co-op owned by its customers, who have received capital credit distributions in all but a few of the last 25 years, Schroeder said. “We’re very careful and cautious of how we spend their money,” Schroeder said. “We keep rates as low as possible and deal
with state and federal legislative mandates. We are doing everything we can to be environmentally friendly and keep costs at a reasonable level. The better we do that job, the higher their capital credits will be.” The amount of capital credit each customer can expect depends on the customer’s level of consumption and the length of time of the consumer’s membership, he said. Each year the board considers whether the financial condition of the association warrants the retirement of capital credit. In the years in which the association’s margins or revenue exceeds its capital needs in the coming year, capital credits are retired and customers are refunded a portion of the retirement based on their electric consumption. Capital credits are each year added to the customer’s account and must reach at least $8 to trigger issuance of a check. Elbert County consumers can expect to see their capital credit checks in the mail sometime in March, according to IREA. Bruff Shea, director for IREA District 5, was among those board members to cast a yes vote. “Our customers have to come first,” Shea said. “We have been working exceptionally hard to keep association costs low even as the price we pay for power has seen sharp increases.”
is really a retail hub. Many people come to shop there. I think we see it as a competitive issue having a retail tax here that we (wouldn’t) have in other locations, just outside the boundary.” Another issue with sales tax, Hilbert said, is that it would take an additional two to three years to get the expansion started, something that could happen in early 2014. “There are still questions that have to be answered, issues that need to be discussed,” Hilbert said. “The next question is one or two lanes (in each direction) and that has not been finalized yet. But I think
it’s good that we can begin to move forward now.” The difference in cost is estimated to be $230 million for one lane in each direction and $350 million for two lanes. The fees for express lanes are expected to cost somewhere between 30 and 40 cents per mile. Hilbert made it clear that once all the analysis is done, any of the steering committee members may withdraw their support if the analysis does not support their decision. One of the concerns, as voiced recently by Highlands Ranch Metro District Board Member Nancy Smith, has been who would be responsible for paying for project if the tolls collected do not cover construction costs. Whether CDOT would help with those costs or not is unknown at this time, but CDOT Commissioner Edward Peterson suggested that he was hopeful the department would able to “provide substantial amounts of assistance” toward the project. The coalition will meet next at 10 a.m. March 7 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9900 Ranch Road, to discuss the timeline for the process and begin making plans for an environmental study.
Sen. Udall announces academy nominations Six Douglas, Elbert students make elite list Staff report U.S. Sen. Mark Udall announced his nomination of 48 Colorado students for appointment to four of the U.S. service academies. The students were selected from among 410 applications for nominations and included six students from Douglas and Elbert counties. The nominations were reviewed by Udall’s merit selection committee Udall and applicants were evaluated based on academic aptitude, leadership potential, determination and overall character. Of the 410 applications, 200 students were selected for interviews. Nominated students will now compete with others from around the country for appointments to the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy,
Merchant Marine Academy and Military Academy. “One of my favorite opportunities is to nominate highly qualified, bright young people to attend our military service academies,” Udall said. “Throughout American history, these academies have produced some of our finest military and civilian leaders. “I’m hopeful that many of my nominees will receive appointments to the U.S. service academies,” Udall added. “I’m confident that these young men and women will ably and proudly serve our country.” Udall’s list of nominees included the following students from Douglas and Elbert counties: United States Air Force Academy: Hannah Murphy, Parker; Christopher Reed, Castle Rock; Timothy Shutack, Parker. United States Military Academy: Nicholas Bailey, Parker; Timothy Shutack, Parker; Tanner Thompson, Elizabeth. United States Naval Academy: Hannah Murphy, Parker. United States Merchant Marine Academy: Alexander Barton, Castle Rock.
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An ability to adapt to emerging economic and demographic trends has kept a Douglas Countybased company thriving for 75 years. Leevers Supermarkets, a family-run independent grocer headquartered in Franktown, has embraced numerous store formats and nearly as many names over the years: Leevers Super Value, County Market, Warehouse Foods, Colorado Ranch Market. Its latest incarnation — Save-A-Lot — could be the most promising. The no-frills franchises, which Leevers Supermarkets operates under a license agreement, are among the only “hard discount” food stores in Colorado, and their exponential growth in middle- to lowincome communities is a reflection of the tough economic times many families are experiencing. Save-A-Lot bills itself as “value-oriented” rather than service-focused, said John Leevers, president of the company. The stores don’t have a pharmacy or customer service counter, and shoppers must bag their own groceries. More
Chris Leevers, left, vice president of Leevers Supermarkets, and company president John Leevers stand outside their Franktown headquarters. Since 2008, the discount grocery chain has expanded from six Colorado stores to 15. Photo by Chris Michlewicz budget-crunching consumers are willing to make the trade-off for prices that are an average of 40 percent below larger grocery chains such as King Soopers, he said. Instead of managing 40,000 in-store products like its counterparts, Leevers Supermarkets keeps things simple with about 3,000 items at consistently low prices. The stores carry a limited assortment of each product, but by brokering deals with major suppliers, the Save-A-Lot chain is able to drive down prices. The bare-bones business model is clearly working. Leevers Supermarkets had six stores in 2008. On Feb. 20, it will open its 15th store, all of which are on the Front Range be-
tween Pueblo and Greeley. Last year, the company grew to 400 employees, and with four more stores planned in the next 18 months, the Leevers will hire another 100 people. Leevers Supermarkets is one of about 50 companies in Douglas County with 250 or more employees, said Becky Nelson, economic development specialist for the county. However, it does have one quality most of the other large employers can’t claim: it has been family run from the beginning. A tailored approach to running each individual store has endeared Save-ALot to its shoppers, many of whom live in Hispanic communities. Stores in those communities have different meat
and produce departments, and Leevers Supermarkets buys products made in Mexico that Save-A-Lot does not carry. “Grandpa’s thing over the years was to really tweak the store to the neighborhood that we’re in and really serve that local customer in that neighborhood, and that’s why we get the different formats,” said company vice president Chris Leevers, referring to founder Norman Leevers, who began the family’s first store in January 1938 in North Dakota. “When we were in Boulder, we had a sushi bar and a coffee bar.” Norman Leevers passed the business to his son, Jack, who along with his wife, Sharon, ran the operation before passing it to John and Chris Leevers. The third-generation proprietors first began working at age 13 or 14, starting from the bottom. Up until Jan. 1, Leevers had been a family-owned company. The family recently formed an employee stock ownership plan and sold all of its shares to those who have been instrumental in the company’s success, Chris Leevers said. Twelve of the employees are based in the Clocktower building on the northwest corner of Colorado 83 and Colorado 86 and the rest generally live within the community being served by the store.
Simla and its library easy to love
Everyone should visit Simla and its library. I have lived in town for almost a year now. Since then, I have come to understand why a lot of folks here drive around with “I Love Simla” stickers on their bumpers. Simla is an icon of the rural American tradition. This town is tiny by most people’s standards. Born as a farming and manufacturing outpost along the nowextinct Rock Island Line
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railroad, this former 20thcentury boomtown still provides many valuable services to the high plains towns between Colorado Springs and Limon. The library is one of those services. Simlaites tell me they’re proud of our library. I’d like to take credit for inspiring their compliments, but the people of this community have a way of getting together and doing great things for each other. For instance, a group of local moms formed our library by combining their private book collections back in the 1970s. Since then, our library has expanded from a volunteer’s basement, to a former jail cell, to its relatively spacious room of 1,800 square feet in the Double El Conservation District building today. Thanks to so many community-minded folks throughout Elbert County, our library joined with Elbert, Kiowa and Elizabeth to form a district in 2000. With district support and funding, we’ve steadily expanded our collection of books, movies, and music
in a variety of formats. The Simla Library’s free public-access computers and broadband wi-fi also make it a vital resource for the people and businesses of our town. More locals have begun to use the district’s eBook and audio book collections in the past few years. Check them out at elbertcountylibrary.org. Sometimes my staff and I miss the avid readers who get a Kindle or Nook to download free eBooks instead of coming in to see us. We also understand that it’s our job to adapt to the needs of our patrons, so we’re happy to help anyone learn new technology. The Simla Library is a source of knowledge and entertainment for locals, but that’s only part of the story. We’re located on the edge of Elbert County, so we serve patrons from towns like Calhan, Ramah, and Ellicott. Ranchers from Lincoln and El Paso counties make
use of the Simla branch because it’s the only library for about 30 miles in every direction. Falcon and Limon have great libraries too, but a lot of people like the distinct and welcoming culture of our place. Simla librarians encourage people from all around to come and enjoy programs like Story Time for Kids, The Garden Club, the Tea on Tuesdays craft group, and many other activities. Check out a book on Simla’s rich local history and steep yourself in the culture of America’s rural heritage by having a meal at a local restaurant. You might just come to understand why people love this town and its little library. For more information, visit us at 504 Washington Ave., or call us at 719-5412573. Tim Miller is the branch manager in Simla. He moved to town, and now he can walk to work.
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Memorial to honor Colorado’s fallen Groundbreaking held outside Buckley base By Tom Munds
tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Twelve years of research, planning and fundraising culminated Feb. 2 when groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the Colorado Freedom Memorial. The unique memorial, being built in Aurora near Buckley Air Force Base, will be a tribute to about 6,000 men and women from Colorado who have died in defense of our country since statehood was established in 1876. The idea was born 12 years ago after Rick Crandall did a live broadcast for radio station KEZW from the Omaha Beach American Cemetery in Normandy, France. He said he and his wife put American flags on the graves of 88 Coloradans buried at Omaha Beach and he decided he wanted to do something to honor them and all Coloradans who died for their country. “The idea was to create a memorial to honor the sacrifice of the men and women who fought and lost their lives for our country,” Crandall said at the groundbreaking. “It pays tribute to those who died, but also remembers the sacrifice and pain the families suffered at the loss of a loved one.” He said the design by Christopher Kenton will be a glass wall about 12 feet tall and 80 yards wide. There will be panels for each war and the ragged top of the wall panels will represent the Rocky Mountains. Crandall and his army of supporters raised about $700,000 for the memorial. The location is just a dirt construction site now, but plans are to have the project completed in time to dedicate it on May 26. Littleton residents Orville and Norma Kern attended the ceremonies.
Congressional Medal of Honor winner George Sakato, left, talks with founder Rick Candall about the Feb. 2 groundbreaking ceremonies for the Colorado Freedom Memorial. The memorial will honor all Coloradans who died in battle since 1876. Photos by Tom Munds
Highlands Ranch resident Rick Rokosz uses the entrenching tool the Army issued him to take part in the groundbreaking for the Colorado Freedom Memorial. He was among about 200 who attended the Feb. 2 event.
“We know Rick and his wife and we have followed and contributed to the fundraising effort,” Orville said. “As a veteran who was a medic in the Korean War era, I believe the memorial is a fitting tribute to those residents of our state who didn’t come home from war.” Vietnam veteran Robert Peposa said he came to support his sister Renie Peterson, an Aurora City Council member, and because he felt the memorial is a wonderful way to honor veterans who died in service to their country. “This is a way to make sure their sacrifice is never forgotten,” he said. “It’s also great it is here near Buckley so there will be flyovers in their honor all the time.” During the ceremonies there was time
“I appreciate all that has been done to create this memorial because I feel there needs to be something honor Coloradans who didn’t come home and make sure what they did is never forgotten.” There were about a dozen shovels provided for those who wanted to take part in the groundbreaking, but Rick Rokosz brought the entrenching tool he was issued by the Army when he was in Vietnam. “I wanted to be part of this ceremony today,” the Highlands Ranch man said. “A lot of people have worked long and hard to make this dream a reality. I am proud to be part of today’s ceremony, the first step in creating this very special memorial.”
to honor George Sakato, who received the Medal of Honor for his service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. “This memorial honors those whose names will be on the walls,” he said. “It also is a special way to honor what all the men and women in military service have done for our country.” More than 200 people at the groundbreaking were invited to grab a shovel and join in. Lanny Harding took a turn at the shovel and tossed some dirt around. “I came today because I served in Iraq and there will the names of a couple guys on that wall that I knew,” the Englewood man said.
ELBERT COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY MTV casting call
MADE, a self-improvement reality television series broadcast on MTV, will be at Elizabeth High School at 3:15 p.m. Feb. 20. Casting agents will be in Room B107 to interview students for their 13th season. The series follows a group of teens that have a goal and hope to be “made” into something different such as singers, athletes or dancers. To participate, students must complete an application, and have a parent or guardian sign it. Applications are available in the main office. For more information, contact Emma Michel at emichel@ esdk12.org.
Stampede Foundation fundraiser
The Elizabeth Stampede Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual Dinner and Dance Fundraiser on Feb. 16 at the Pikes Peak Grange, 3093 N. State Hwy. 83 in Franktown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy dinner, cash bar,
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live music and door prizes. Proceeds go to help those in need. Pre-sale ticket price is $35 for couples and $20 for singles. Tickets purchases at the door will be $25 per person. Space is limited; call 303-632-8052 to reserve tickets.
Relay for Life
The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program is an opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost, but also to increase awareness and financial help to fuel the world’s largest walk to end this deadly disease. The Elbert County Relay for Life Kick Off party will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Kiowa Middle School cafeteria. Enjoy light refreshments, meet the Relay for Life committee and engage with survivors. Teams may also register at this time. For more information, visit www.elbertrelay.org.
Education
Five Elizabeth Middle School band members were accepted to the Pikes Peak Honor Band, with three of those students earning first chair. Annabel Rider is first chair, baritone saxophone; Emmi Lindsey is first chair alta saxophone; Nickolas Malwitz is first chair baritone horn; Kyle Melchior plays French horn; and Camissa Miller plays tuba. The band performed Jan. 24 with Boston Brass in the opening concert of the Colorado Music Educators Association Conference. The band also played Feb. 2 at Wasson High School. Robert Barbre is the band director at Elizabeth Middle School, rbarbre@esdk.12, 303646-4520. Tanner Thompson, a se-
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2012 dean’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming. Charles A. Schlaepfer, of Parker, was named to the fall 2012 dean’s list at Bucknell University. Schlaepfer is the son of Matthew and Bonnie Jean Schlaepfer, of Parker, and a 2009 graduate of Ponderosa High School. Kimberly Aplin, Lyndsie Berens, Veronica Maxey, Kaitlyn Sedlmayr and Brent Von Schaumburg, of Parker, were named to the fall 2012 honor roll at the University of Montana. Wojan Katelyn, of Parker, was named to the fall 2012 dean’s list at Drury University. Andrew Escandon and Sara Escandon, of Parker, were named to the fall 2012 dean’s honor roll at Washburn University.
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Military service as a path to citizenship Recently, I introduced the H.R. 435, Military Enlistment Opportunity Act. This legislation seeks to expand military enlistment opportunities and create a system that mutually benefits the armed services and individuals with temporary immigration status. Under my bill, individuals who have resided legally in the United States continuously for at least two years as well as the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals would be permitted to sign up for military service alongside American citizens and lawful permanent residents. The DACA program was recently created by the Department of Homeland Security to give employment authorization to certain young people who came to the United States illegally as children. This legislation provides a commonsense solution to help solve two nationally important issues. First, the bill provides a new group of willing, capable and skilled applicants to serve in the military. Second, it creates an opportunity for individuals with conditional immigration status to naturalize through military service, giving them permanent status subject to the same rights and obligations as naturalborn citizens. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, one of my goals for this
legislation is to help the military ensure our national security goals are met by enhancing the available pool of qualified individuals. The military currently requires that recruits be American citizens or lawful permanent residents. However, we have a regrettable situation today where a majority of native-born Americans can’t meet the standards for military service because of some disqualification: they are overweight, have a criminal record, a history of drug or alcohol abuse, don’t have a high school diploma, or they can’t get a passing score on the entrance exam. A 2009 study conducted by a group of retired military leaders entitled “Ready, Willing and Unable to Serve” concluded that 75 percent of young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 do not qualify for military service. Additionally, there is a need to expand
the pool of those eligible to serve because of the increasingly advanced technical requirements of the U.S. military. Rapidly growing areas like cyber warfare and ongoing analysts needs require the skills that foreign students studying in the United States can bring to the military. These visa holders bring abilities like critical language skills and advanced technical degrees that will increase the proficiency of our military. My legislation will also provide a path for young people in the newly created DACA program to be naturalized through military service. It makes sense that these individuals, who have the desire and ability to serve in the U.S. military, should be given the opportunity to do so. There have been over 154,000 young people who have been accepted under the DACA program, and these patriotic individuals should have the chance to honorably serve their country and become naturalized citizens. Current law states that any individual who legally enlists and serves in the military for one year is naturalized. During wartime the naturalization is immediate. My bill would extend this benefit to DACA individuals. All enlistees, upon joining the military,
incur an eight-year service obligation. Naturalization only becomes final and irrevocable after five years of honorable service. Therefore, it is important to highlight that the grant of immediate naturalization is subject to rescission if the individual does not complete the service requirements or is discharged under less-than-honorable circumstances. Although there will be a larger debate this year about immigration and the necessary changes that must occur to ensure that our legal immigration system is effective, the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act is smart legislation that takes a small but positive step forward by allowing certain individuals to serve our country in the military and earn U.S. citizenship. Moreover, this bill will aid our military by providing a larger number of skilled recruits to ensure our national defense capabilities are not diminished by a shrinking recruiting base. It should be an easy decision for my colleagues in Congress on the left and the right to support the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act. I am hopeful we can solve these problems together. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman serves Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.
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Being down can lead to looking up One of the most popular activities I get to do with my team at work or with groups that I am involved with happens on Fridays. I typically send an encouraging email filled with positive updates, recognition of achievement, and gratitude for the effort put forth by everyone. And then I ask for feedback, I ask for the best news of the week or most positive or productive good news that they can share. Everyone responds and shares a moment or experience that truly made the week positive. The interesting thing is this: People may have been having a very tough week but they always find something positive to share. Life may have presented some significant challenges personally and/or professionally, but somehow they dig in and look for something good to share with the team or group. So now imagine your own life right now, and imagine for a moment it is Friday and I have asked you for the best news of the week. What would your answer be? Now I have done this for several years and with many people. The majority of people can come up with something meaningful and positive in a fairly short amount of time. But those who are having a tough week and wrestling with the question find themselves going deeper, yet they still find something positive to share with everyone. And I have to share with you that the responses that come from someone who has been struggling are usually more positive than the replies that come from people who have been having a relatively good week. Here is something else I have noticed. People now expect the question, and so all week long they are already looking for
the good, searching for the positive, and storing up successful stories and events that they can share with the team or group. Please don’t gloss over this, think about it for a minute. When individuals know that they will be asked for the best news of the week, they actually start preparing and looking for the good. This is powerful and I would encourage you to try it at work, in a group you may belong to, or even with your family. Don’t just try it once or twice, commit to it for a couple of months, each and every week. I would love to hear the outcome and how those around you start to embrace the positive, seek success, and champion productivity. What I am talking about is setting an expectation of positive and success-oriented behavior. And when you make it a habit of inspecting what you expect in asking for the best news of the week, you will truly be amazed at the elevation in attitudes, success, and production. I would really love to know what your best news of the week is. Together, let’s make this a better-than-good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com. He can be reached at gotonorton@gmail.com
I don’t own a comb. I stopped combing my hair about 20 years ago. What a relief. I never have to worry about my part. I’d like to see more men without parts. You all look like high school math teachers. I know some high school math teachers who have stopped parting their hair, because they didn’t want to look like high school math teachers. Most of the men I see with parted hair are over 40. My father was parting his wisps until he was in his mid-80s when I told him to stop. He had about 19 hairs at that time, and I think he thought they all were working overtime to give him a head of hair. He used a blow dryer. He put some spray on his hair to keep it down. It looked like hell. He was determined to exit with a head of hair, but a total of 19 doesn’t qualify. I told him, I asked him, please stop. He did, and got his first short haircut since the 1920s. There comes a point when we no longer update our look. I see men, and women, in stores who look like 1978. And that’s frightening. As I have said before, the 1970s were the low point of the 20th century in just about everything. Fashion. Styles. Accessories. Even fonts. We loved our serif fonts back then. The 1980s were almost as bad. You paid extra for almond-colored appliances. I had a friend with olive, shag carpeting. It gave me a headache.
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Men wore necklaces. Men wore chains. Men wore bracelets. Women wore shoulder pads. Women wore leg warmers. I’d see people with giant, upside-down eyeglasses. I had hair over my ears, and every morning I parted it. I can’t remember if my part was on the left or on the right. But it bothered me if the track of my part went off line. I had a comb in my pocket. I checked myself in the mirror. One day I went to see Alfred at the HairPorte and asked him to cut it down. On the way to my car I tossed away my comb. I got a few stares at work, and that was about it. I donated my brown (brown!) hair dryer. Then I shaved off my mustache. With long, parted hair and a mustache I looked like an almond-colored appliances salesman. I still see men who look like a 1978 me. Smith continues on Page 7
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Democrats propose child-welfare reforms Training, reporting plan aims to head off abuse By Vic Vela
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Gov. John Hickenlooper and other Democratic leaders in Colorado unveiled their plan to reform the state’s child welfare system on Feb. 6. File photo a website where the public can keep tabs on efforts taking place inside the child welfare system. And the plan calls for modern technology, such as the use of smart phones and tablets to help caseworkers with their workloads. Hickenlooper will seek funding for his proposals by asking the Legislature to set aside $22 million in next year’s budget. The governor also said that Colorado will receive $8 million in federal funds in each of the next five years, which will also go toward funding reforms. The governor was joined at the press conference by legislators who will be involved in drafting the bills. “We may not be able to prevent every child death by abuse, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try,” said state Sen. Jeanne Nicholson, D-Black Hawk.
Bill tackles mortgage confusion Measure garners no Republican support By Vic Vela
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com A Democratic state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that he says will “keep homeowners in their homes,” but it’s one that has not garnered any support from Republicans thus far. House Bill 1017 would allow homeowners who have modified their mortgage interest rates to keep Report those same rates if their loans are transferred to another bank. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Steve Lebsock, D-Thornton, said during a recent legislative committee hearing that banks sometimes do not properly communicate when a person is in the process of modifying a loan. When the loan transfer to another servicer occurs, homeowners end up receiving “a Dear John letter,” notifying them of the transfer. But, “in a minority of cases,” the loan ends up getting transferred without the new servicer even knowing that the loan has been modified. Therefore, the new bank refuses to honor the modified rate, leaving homeowners confused and without recourse, Lebsock said. “Essentially, the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing,” Lebsock said.
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That happened to Daniel Graham of Aurora, who testified during a recent House Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Committee hearing about his “nightmare” experience of getting caught between two banks and two separate mortgage rates. Graham said that a bank recently foreclosed on his home — one that had been in his family for 34 years — after it refused to honor a modification that he and a previous bank had agreed on. “Trying to find help from people when you’re going through this? It’s not out there,” Graham testified. “People, please. This is something that is needed. I am going through this nightmare right now.” The bill is on its way to the Senate after it passed the House of Representatives Jan. 29, with Democrats supporting it in a 37-28 party-line vote. Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, said he voted against the bill in part because he “couldn’t get a straight answer as to how big of a problem this was.” Gardner said it is a “feel good” bill that doesn’t really do anything. “I’m not going to vote for it because it sounds like a nice thing to do,” Gardner said. Lebsock said he was “troubled” that the bill didn’t garner a single Republican vote in the House, especially after representatives from Colorado banking and realty groups voiced their support of the bill during the committee hearing. “It’s very puzzling to me that we didn’t get bipartisan support,” Lebsock said. But Gardner said the freshman representative shouldn’t be too surprised. “He’ll be puzzled about a lot more things that happen here,” Gardner said.
Smith: People get involved with their hair Smith continued from Page 6
It’s not easy to change. We get a look that we like, that our friends and relatives get used to, and we stick with it. My mother was still getting her hair “done” into her 60s, and then we had a talk. She changed her hairstyle. There was less maintenance, and she thanked me. She never got another permanent. I guess people get very involved with their hair. I guess it makes a statement. I would rather know people who make statements, not hair that makes statements. Sooner or later you, not the hair, has to talk. A cool haircut doesn’t make up for an empty pool of thoughts. I had a girlfriend who had mood hair. Most of the time she was somewhere between simply Martha and Sylvia Plath. She
Bill would get law out of bedroom Legislators target old statutes on adultery, immorality
vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Gov. John Hickenlooper and other Democratic state leaders on Feb. 6 announced a series of reforms to the state’s child welfare system, which are in part aimed at preventing child abuse before it happens. The proposals include the setup of a statewide child abuse reporting hotline, more training for child welfare caseworkers, and other efforts designed to protect children. “We want to make sure we keep our kids healthy and safe, and make sure we stabilize families,” Hickenlooper said at a Capitol press conference. The reforms, which have been dubbed “Keeping Kids Safe and Families Healthy 2.0,” is a follow-up effort to changes to the child welfare system that Hickenlooper announced about a year ago. The hotline streamlines the current reporting system, one where all 64 Colorado counties have their own child abuse hotlines. Hotline workers, along with child caseworkers, also will receive more training to help them investigate abuse cases. The plan also allows families involved in child welfare referrals, ones that may not rise to the level of abuse or neglect cases, to receive services and support aimed at preventing abuse. The govenor’s plan also calls for greater transparency, through the development of
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was either OK Martha with natural brown hair or not-OK Sylvia with magenta hair. It was dipped, tipped, crooked, or chopped. I picked her up after a hair appointment and she was in tears. Her hair wasn’t making the statement she wanted it to make. She had me pull over and she went to a stranger’s lawn, and stuck her head in a sprinkler. I guess that helped. When I was much younger, hair was a big deal. “Give me a head with hair.” Now I would much rather have a friend with a full head of ideas and words and humor. Next: Why comb-overs scare children. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net
With apologies to Hank Williams Sr.: Your cheating heart may tell on you, but that shouldn’t result in troubles with the law, too. At least that’s what two Democratic legislators believe. A bill that would repeal a longstanding Colorado law that prohibits adultery — as well as repeal a separate law that makes it a crime to promote “sexual immorality” — was introduced in the state House of Representatives last week. “Adultery should be a matter between a person and their spouse,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, the bill’s House sponsor. “It is wrong, in my view, to make it the state’s business to inquire into who I slept with last night.” Yes, it is against Colorado law to cheat on one’s spouse, and it’s been like that since the 1900s. To be sure, it is a toothless law, seeing as how there is no penalty associated with it. But a separate law that the bill aims to repeal, “promoting sexual immorality,” does carry with it a potential misdemeanor
charge. An example of a violation of this law would be when a hotel worker rents a room to an unmarried couple, knowing that they’re going to use the room to have sex. “It has been prosecuted eleven times in the last three years,” Kagan said of the sexual immorality law. “This bill keeps the police out of our private business.” Kagan is sponsoring the bill with Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver. They are the same two lawmakers who unsuccessfully attempted to repeal the laws during a previous legislative session. The attempt to revive the bill is being panned by at least one Republican legislator. Rep. Libby Szabo of Arvada had some fun on Twitter, saying sarcastically that the bill is “another display of the (Colorado Democratic Party’s) focus on jobs and the economy.” Szabo elaborated on her tweet in an emailed statement to Colorado Community Media. “It just makes you wonder what the legislative priorities are of two senior members of the Democrat legislative caucus when they’re more interested in running legislation concerning sexual immorality while more than 200,000 Coloradans are without a job,” Szabo wrote. But Kagan insists that this bill “does not take away from our efforts to create jobs and strengthen the economy.” “We can walk and chew gum at the same time,” Kagan said.
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Little school on the prairie Cherry Valley Elementary proud of small size, sense of community By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Diane Meeks hoped for years to teach at Cherry Valley Elementary. Now that she’s there, she never wants to leave. “This is the last place I hope to be,” said Meeks, who teaches first and second grade at Douglas County’s smallest and most rural elementary school. “It’s really, really special.” The K-6 school on the plains of southeastern Douglas County has just 50 students, many of them from working ranches and a few the youngest among generations of families who have attended Cherry Valley. Five full-time staff members work there, with teachers each instructing two grade levels instead of one. “Teachers don’t work with (just) kids,” Principal Mark Harrell said. “Teachers work with families.” It’s small enough that the Valentine’s Day celebration Meeks is coordinating is an all-inclusive event. Each
said. “Between the school, the fire department and the church, it’s much like Little House on the Prairie.” The annual spring Roundup fundraiser drew about 300 people in 2012. When Cherry Valley held a Ride-Your-Horse-to-School day in May 2012, community response was so strong that horses outnumbered students. A large, wooden sign near the school’s front door is the school’s branding wall. Carved into its surface are brands from family ranches, including the school’s own “CVE.” It isn’t just Cherry Valleyarea residents who treasure the school. Twenty percent of its students come from outside the school’s boundaries, enrolled there by parents who like its small size, low teacher-to-student ratios and cozy atmosphere. Cherry Valley’s setting also is unduplicated elsewhere in the district. “We do have the most beautiful view of any Douglas County School,” Harrell said. “After it snows on a sunny morning, there’s no better view of Pikes Peak.” It’s a combination that appears to satisfy all, including Harrell. “Happy kids make for happy teachers (which) make for happy principals,” he said. “This is the greatest job there is.”
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The original Cherry Valley school building is now used to house the kindergarten class. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen student will draw the name of another, and make him or her a Valentine’s Day lunch. A sixth-grader may make lunch for a first-grader, or vice versa, but all will know well the student with whom they’re paired. “That warm, purposeful feel of community — that’s something we take great pride in,” Harrell said. “Ev-
erybody knows your name.” Not only your name, but those of your immediate family, and likely those of your grandparents, cousins and pets. Fifth-grader Charlie Anderson is the fourth generation of his family to either attend school or teach at Cherry Valley. His greatgreat-aunt Florence Anderson taught there from 1954 to 1986. His grandfather, father and older sister were students.
“It’s a good little school,” said his father, rancher Harold Anderson. “It lined up with what I wanted for my children. Out here, you’ve got cattle across the fence from the playground. In an urban school, you’ve got a lot of sirens.” The school’s nine kindergartners are taught in the one-room schoolhouse built in the late 1800s and moved there in 1952. It’s among three buildings now used for classes, one a mod-
ular that includes several classrooms and a computer lab filled with glossy, white Mac desktops and a cart that holds 18 iPads. Family support and volunteerism at the school is high, Harrell said. And in an area where the nearest grocery store is 30 minutes in either direction, the three buildings along Highway 83 serve as more than a school. “It is the social center for the community,” Harrell
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Dottie Pepper, LPGA legend and captain of the Solheim Cup’s U.S. team, greets a breast cancer survivor during a visit to Parker Adventist Hospital Feb. 6. Photo by Chris Michlewicz the personal touch shown by the Trio team and impressed that Parker Adventist has one section of the hospital that acts as a “security blanket” for those enduring breast cancer treatments. “You hear about it or read it in a tournament profile or you see the signage at the tournament, but it’s not very often that you actually get to go see what happens, and I think that’s the moving part,” Pepper said. Morre Dean, Parker Adventist’s president and chief executive officer, said the fundraiser, scheduled for Aug. 13, could generate as much as $100,000 to support programming and education, as well as provide mammograms for women who can’t afford the routine screenings. Linda Power, a 38-year-old Castle Rock mother who gave birth shortly before her breast cancer diagnosis two months ago, elicited a fresh stream of tears from the small crowd as she recounted her journey. Her words re-
flected her refuse-to-give-up sense of determination. “When you have young kids, you can’t let it get you down,” she said. Power, a golf fan who plays regularly, confidently revealed her head, which has gone bald from cancer treatments, and joked about how manageable her hair has become. Power was among a line of women who talked about their steadfast allegiance to the team that helped them overcome their illness. Pepper and Mallon stayed and joked around with the current and former patients, including Gigi McCleery, a bright-spirited Parker woman who helped inspire the guests. They also posed for photos with the crystal Solheim Cup, and shared an adorable photographic moment with a shy 5-year-old from Parker named Annika Edson. For more information about “Solheim After Sundown” or the 2013 Solheim Cup, visit www.solheimcup.com.
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pring drew 2012. eld aBy Vic Vela hoolvvela@ourcoloradonews.com mmurong The president of the National Rifle Assoberedciation on Feb. 7 said it would be “foolish”
for Colorado state lawmakers to push for signlegislation aimed at making assault-weapdoorons manufacturers, sellers and owners lidingable for crimes that are committed with sur-those firearms. fam- But the legislator who is pushing for that thekind of law, Senate President John Morse,
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flicting. Morse was one of a handful of top local lawmakers whom NRA President David Keene met with during his Feb. 7 visit to Colorado. Keene’s Colorado trip came two days after Democratic legislators unveiled eight gun-control bills aimed at curbing firearms-related violence. Four of those bills were introduced in the House of Representatives the day of Keene’s visit. Keene, speaking with reporters in the Capitol following his meeting with Morse, said he told Democratic lawmakers that he intended on finding common ground on issues such as gun background checks and making sure guns don’t get in the hands of criminals or those with mental health issues. But Keene made it clear that he would not support any effort to hold gun makers and sellers liable for damages caused by assault weapons, saying that federal law
eral laws that protect the gun industry from liability and that, if it turns out he cannot target makers and sellers of military-type assault weapons, he could envision legislation intended to at least hold owners and possessors of assault weapons liable. Morse lamented the “amazing protection that the gun makers get,” but said he does hope the NRA is serious about finding common ground. “I don’t know if at the end of the day they are going to support any (part of the Democratic gun package), but I know the people of Colorado support all of it.” Keene also met with Gov. John Hickenlooper, who supports some Democratic gun control efforts, but has not yet endorsed Morse’s proposal. Hickenlooper did not address the media, but his office issued a statement after his meeting with Keene, saying that, “While we might not agree on a number of things, there will certainly be places where we can find common ground.”
shields those groups from any civil liability. Keene said that any attempt at that type of legislation would be nothing more than a “feel-good” measure. “You cannot sue them because someone uses their perfectly legal product and misuses it,” Keene said. Keene also told Colorado Community Media in a private conversation that the NRA is not concerned about the politics of the gun debate, in spite of some polling evidence that shows the public supporting at least some types of gun-control efforts, in the wake of recent mass shootings around the country. “We are not going to compromise the Second Amendment rights of our citizens to do things that don’t work,” he said. Morse, who announced his plans to pursue the Assault Weapon Responsibility Act during a Democratic-led press conference at the Capitol Feb. 5, said he is still working on how his legislation will be crafted. The former police officer said he is aware of fed-
Guns: ‘We are here to tell our elected leaders: Enough!’ Guns continued from Page 1
ttinga ban on assault weapons, and that it would else-not impact handguns, bolt action rifles and shotguns. most But Morse’s bill was met with ridicule by oug-conservatives. arrell “That’s a frightening prospect,” said Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray. “I can’t believe how sun-extreme that is.” bet- Brophy quipped that the ban is a “clever,” back-door way of banning assault weapons thatbecause it would create an environment , in-where gun makers would stop manufacturing their products out of concern for being forheld financially liable, if those weapons get hich)in the wrong hands. pals,” Brophy said that holding essentially evatestery party associated with an assault weapon liable is akin to “holding Coors and 7-Eleven liable” when someone robs beer from a convenience store and then gets drunk and causes a drunken-driving accident. Dudley Brown, executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, said Morse’s bill is “a functional ban” on assault weap-
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ons. He also said that people who commit gun crimes “should be held accountable the same way” as people who commit crimes with knives or other types of weapons. The legislative package contains other types of gun control efforts. Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora — whose son was shot to death in 2005 before he was scheduled to testify in a murder trial — is sponsoring two bills that would require background checks for all gun buyers, as well as a ban on highcapacity magazines used in certain types of weapons. “They have no place in our communities and they have no place in our streets,” Fields said of ammunition-feeding devices that accept more than 10 rounds of bullets. Other Democratic bills would address mental health issues; keep domestic violence offenders from possessing guns; require in-person training for those who seek concealed carry permits; and take other actions. Count Brophy and Brown among those who are staunchly opposed to all the efforts
Firefighter: Elbert Fire Protection District serves 1,500 people Firefighter continued from Page 1
“There were just so many different units involved, as well as a variety of firefighting assets we had to bring in from different jurisdictions to help,” Stark said. “There are a lot of costs that aren’t so obvious, like fuel, supplies, and damage to firefighting equipment — and that doesn’t even begin to include damage to private property. It will be a while before we can really know the entire cost associated with that particular fire.” Heap said countless hours have been expended over a seven-month period to bring
put forth by Democrats Tuesday. “None of these ideas that (Democrats) were talking about today will make anybody safer,” Brophy said. Brown said that he intends to pound the proverbial pavement in opposition to Democratic efforts’. “We’re going out in legislators’ districts … and tell gun owners, `This is what (lawmakers) are doing to your rights,’” he said. It’s unknown at this time how many of the bills will end up being supported by the Democratic Party’s leader, Gov. John Hickenlooper, who did not attend the Feb. 5 event. Eric Brown, Hickenlooper’s spokesman, said in an emailed statement: “The governor supports universal background checks and is open to a discussion about magazine limits and other ideas designed to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.” As for Morse’s bill, the governor’s office intends “to carefully study the liability legislation proposed by Sen. Morse and appreciate his effort to put a creative idea on the
table.” Hickenlooper was scheduled to meet with the president of the National Rifle Association Feb. 7, in a meeting that was set up prior to the lawmakers’ press conference. Democrats feel the public is on their side in this debate. Certainly, they have the support of at least a few people who lost loved ones in recent gun violence tragedies. One of them is Jane Dougherty, a Denver resident whose sister, Mary Sherlock, a psychologist at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School, was gunned down during the mass shooting that occurred there in December. “She lost her life running toward a gunman, armed with an assault weapon, an AR-15,” Dougherty said at the press conference. “Assault weapons are weapons of war. They belong on the battlefield. They have no place in a home. “We must do better,” she continued. “We must make changes. We are here to tell our elected leaders: Enough!”
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February 14, 2013
Romanoff to challenge Coffman Former state Speaker will run in 6th District By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Andrew Romanoff, former Speaker of the Colorado House, has announced he will run in 2014 against threeterm U.S. Congressman Mike Coffman, R-Aurora. “You mean you’re not thinking about the 2014 election already?” joked Romanoff, who served in Romanoff the state House from 2000-08 and as Speaker from 2005-08. The Democrat, who moved to Aurora at the beginning of the year, said he was declaring early because he hopes to meet as many people Coffman in the 6th Congressional District as possible in the next 21 months. “I ran for the state House four times and got elected four times by going out and meeting my neighbors and finding out what issues were important to them,” he said. “I figured if I start early enough I might be able to
meet the majority of my three-quarter-million neighbors who live in this district.” The likelihood of Romanoff meeting more than 375,000 people in the next 21 months may not be a realistic one, but the former Speaker said he believes grassroots is still the way to go and “the best conversations are had by going door to door.” The 46-year-old son of a Democratic mother and Republican father was defeated in his most recent political bid by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the 2010 Democratic primary. He said he plans to focus on ways to improve education, strengthen the economy and reduce the cost of health care if elected to Congress. “When I served in the state House I brought Republicans and Democrats together to solve some pretty tough problems. The approval rating is lower than it has ever been in Washington, D.C., and I think it was Sen. (John) McCain who said it best and that was that (those that approve of Congress is) `down to paid staff and blood relatives,’ and we can do better than that. “Every big problem that this country faces depends on our ability to work across the political aisle. I did that for eight years and I will do that for two more if I’m elected.” The former teacher, who holds degrees from Yale, Harvard and the University of Denver, already received an endorsement from state Sen. Linda
Newell, D-Littleton. “This will be one the most targeted, highly contested congressional races in the country next year,” Newell said in a written statement on Feb. 8. “I would be proud to call Andrew Romanoff my congressman and will do everything in my power to help him before and after the election.” Coffman, who defeated Aurora Democrat Joe Miklosi by two points in November, issued his own statement last week. “We just had an election, and voters elected me to be their representative, not a full-time candidate,” Coffman said. “Right now, I’m focused on working across the aisle for policies to help Colorado’s working families and small business owners succeed.” In recent weeks Coffman appears to have softened his longtime antiimmigration stance. He introduced the Military Enlistment Opportunity Act - which provides a naturalized citizenship path for immigrants who enlist - on Jan. 29 and has since spoken publically in favor of a citizenship path for the children of illegal immigrants. Coffman, a 21-year military veteran, told Colorado Community Media in January that he intends to focus much of his efforts over the next two years on veterans issues. He also spoke in favor of an assault weapons ban, but wants to see it done at the state level, not the federal level.
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BLOOD DRIVE. Walmart community blood drive is from 2-6 p.m. Feb. 20 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus located at 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
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Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce for its luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Western Trails Steakhouse. The Small Business Administration will be the speaker. Come hear about all their free programs and counseling for small businesses as well as the various loan options available. The public is welcome. RSVP by calling Beverly at 303-6464287 or sending an email to director@ elizabethchamber.org.
SPAGHETTI DINNER. Frontier High School plans a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 to support Frontier Experiential Education trips for students. Tickets for the fundraiser are $7, or $3 for children younger than 5 years. Tickets are available in advance at the high school, or you can pay at the door.
school presents “Oklahoma” at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1-2 at the high school. Tickets are $6 in advance, or $10 at the door. Contact director Zach Coles, zcoles@esdk12.org.
MARCH 12, MARCH 14, MARCH 19 MUSIC CONCERTS. The Elizabeth High School jazz orchestra spring concert is at 7 p.m. March 12 in the cafetorium; the spring choir concert is at 7 p.m. March 14 in the cafetorium; and the band mass concert is at 7 p.m. March 19 in the gymnasium. For information, contact band director Christian Noon at cnoon@ esdk12.org.
INDUCTION EVENT. The Elizabeth High School National Honor Society induction event is at 4 p.m. March 16 at the school. The event will honor the 26 members of the National Honor Society for their community service. Contact Saundra Dennis, sdennis@esdk12.org. SPELLING BEE. Abby Mohlis, from Elizabeth Middle School, will represent the Elizabeth School District at the Colorado State Spelling Bee competition March 16 in the Mile High Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver. For information, contact Teri Lindsey, vern@myedl.com.
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APRIL 6 STARS AWARDS. The Elizabeth Education Foundation STARS award banquet is April 6 in the cafetorium at Elizabeth High School. Teachers can nominate students in grades 5-12 for the STARS (Students Taking Accountability and Responsibility Seriously) awards. For information, contact Mary Smith, info@ elizabethef.org. THROUGH MAY 14 STAMPEDE TICKETS. Discounted tickets are available now through May 14 for the Elizabeth Stampede, named the No. 1 small rodeo in the country by the PRCA in 2011 and 2012. Buy tickets online at www.elizabethstampede.com or call 303-646-0308. The 2013 rodeo is June 7-9. 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. FEBRUARY TRIP DATES:
FEB. 18: Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs FEB. 28: Simla and Matheson to Limon FEB. 19: Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-5206088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a firstcome, first-served basis. THE ELBERT County Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriffs Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriffs Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. Membership is open to anyone without a criminal record. It meets the last Monday of the month at the Elbert County Sheriffs Office at 7 p.m. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. THE ELIZABETH Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. ELIZABETH GUITAR Group. Elizabeth guitar circle will meet on the first and second Wednesday of each month at the Elizabeth Library. Traditional protocol/ courtesy. Country, pop, bluegrass, cowboy, Beatles, 50s, 60s, 70s, blues, jazz and more. We who play for pleasure would love to meet more of same. Acoustic or power down. Come prepared to share a few songs, perform, play along, sing along with others. Enjoy new guitar friends to jam with. Gerry Vinson hosts on the first Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m., and Laurie Smith hosts on the second Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Uncertain? Drop by and observe. Banjo, ukelele, mandolin welcome. Call Laurie at 720-363-3531.
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YEAR OF THE SNAKE
Students have designs on exhibit Students in Arapahoe Community College’s popular Interior Design and Architecture departments share their impressive portfolio work each year in an exhibit in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC. Visitors can see the sorts of projects they must complete in domestic and commercial areas, and on boards or, in the case of architecture students, sometimes in three dimensions. One may find a design for the interior of an elaborate mountain home or for a trendy restaurant. The show runs from Feb. 18 to March 13, with an opening reception on Friday, Feb. 22. Admission is free. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays (open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays). The Colorado Gallery of the Arts is in the Annex building, first floor. 303-797-5649.
Performers from Denver-based Wu Lan Lion Dancers entertain a large crowd Feb. 4 during the Chinese New Year program at the PACE Center in Parker. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen
Arvada awash in Colorado art Entries flood center for exhibit through March By Sonya Ellingboe
Englewood Arts’ next Chamber Music of the Masters series concert will be “Hammers, Sticks and Strings,” a unique performance of American music featuring piano, percussion and viola at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Catherine Beeson will play viola; Nan Shannon, piano; and John Kinzie, percussion instruments. Charlie Samson will narrate. The program includes Colson: “Quiet Pieces for Viola and Vibraphone”; Paulus: “Seven for the Flowers Near the River;” Bunch: “Suite for Viola and Piano”; Woehr: “Djembach for Viola and Djembe.” Tickets: $15/$12/$5, at the door a half-hour prior to starting time or online: englewoodarts.org.
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sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com When the Arvada Center’s curator, Collin Parson, put out a call to all interested Colorado artists for the first Art of the State show, he received 1,635 entries from 588 entrants — in all media. Even though he has 10,000 square feet of gallery space, in three parts, to work IF YOU GO with (upstairs and The Arvada Center is at on the first level), jurying them present- 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. “Art of the State” runs ed a challenge. Parson and Dean through March 31. The first-floor gallery Sobel, director of the closes at 7:30 p.m. on perClyfford Still Museum, finally managed formance evenings, and to select 191 works all three galleries are open by 160 emerging and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays established artists through Fridays; 9 a.m.-5 — still a very large p.m. Saturdays; noon-5 number of works to p.m. Sundays. Admission is try to view at one free. 720-898-7200. time. The exhibit runs until March 31. Included are a number of strong, interesting works — many by lesser-known artists. The general flavor is quite contemporary, although there are some traditional works. The art shows especially well in the handsome, well-lit, nicely arranged Main Gallery. Fine crafts are strong: There are a number of unusual fiber art creations and ceramics. Sara Ransford’s delicate soda-fired porcelain piece, “Bring on the Rain,” with its subtle colors and tissue-thin layers, is particularly appealing and well-crafted, inviting a close look. Of much coarser texture, but also appealing, is Walter Barton’s sculpture, “Ursa Artos,” a life-sized bear, fashioned of wood and bark. One can almost hear it snarl. The Best of Show award was given to
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Carson Nature Center is the place for families to meet a black-footed ferret from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Ferrets have made a recovery in Colorado from threatened extinction. The center features Friday-evening fireside classes, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. Fee: $9 adult; $7 youth, outside of South Suburban District; $6/$5 in district. (Household rate for two adults and three youth with the same name.) Register: sspr. org/nature, 303-347-5999. For information, call Beth, 303-730-1022, ext. 12.
Home and Garden tour reaches out “Ursa Actor,” a life-sized bear sculpted from wood and bark, is by Walter Barton in Art of the State at the Arvada Center. Courtesy photos
Art of the State related programs Related programs are offered in the form of panel discussions, moderated by Erik Isaac and Michael Keen from the Untitled Arts Show program. • On Feb. 21, there will be a cash bar at 6:30 p.m.; discussion from 7-8:30 p.m.; and a chance to mingle with attending artists until 9 p.m. • On March 9, an afternoon session starts with cash bar at 1:30 p.m.; panel discussion from 2-3:30 p.m.; and a chance to mingle with the artists until 4 p.m. For a list of artists participating in the discussion, visit arvadacenter.org/galleries.
Scarlett Kanistanaux for her handsome stoneware sculpture, “Quiet Mind,” a head measuring 48x48x12. Beautifully crafted, it stands out with its sleek lines, as well as its size. Theater attendees can find this one in the upstairs Theater Gallery at intermission, but in order to get even a halfway good look
In 2012, Stacey Johnson of Littleton staged a successful first Home and Garden Tour to benefit the Colorado Center for the Blind, located in Littleton. In 2013, the date will be June 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Johnson is seeking eight homes for this year’s tour with historic, architectural interest; unique interiors; and lovely gardens. She would love to hear from homeowners who will share their homes for a day. Call 720-280-9531.
Audubon seeks help with bird count
“Wounded Warrior” by Marlea Taylor is a mosaic work in Art of the State at the Arvada Center. at this extensive exhibit, one should plan to arrive more than an hour before show time — or make a separate trip another day. Actually, I suspect two trips are needed to really absorb it all. After spending a Saturday afternoon roaming, I feel that I missed a lot.
Each year the National Audubon Society participates with Cornell University’s Ornithology Laboratory in the national Great Backyard Bird Count. Dates this year: Feb. 15-18. Individuals and families set aside a period to record what they see and report numbers. This helps maintain figures on birds’ welfare and populations across the country. The local Audubon Nature Center at 9308 S. Wadsworth invites families to bring binoculars and participate at the center from 9 a.m.-noon on Feb. 16. Volunteers will teach what to look for in learning to identify and count and will talk about how to attract birds to your yard. Pre-registration is not required. Information: 303-9739530.
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ElbertSPORTS Cardinals gain measure of revenge against Vista PEAK 13-SPORTS
Elizabeth boys improve to 7-1 in league By Scott Stocker
sports@ourcoloradonews.com Elizabeth understood the dangers of overlooking Vista PEAK Prep when the two teams squared off last Tuesday night in a Colorado 7 League showdown. After all, Vista PEAK was carrying a fivegame winning streak into the contest, and the youthful Bison had recently upset Fort Lupton 54-51, a team that had beaten Elizabeth 67-66. However the Cardinals of coach Mike Boss were able to prevail 76-57 to improve to 11-7 overall, 6-1 in league action. Vista PEAK, under coach Josh Brenning, dropped to 8-8, 4-4. The Elizabeth victory closely mirrored the same score as when the two last met, 79-52, except with a different winner this time around. The Cardinals got the jump on the Bison in the first quarter, zipping to a 12-3 lead with 4:06 left in the openeing stanza. However, the Bison went on a run of their own and grabbed the lead by the end of the quarter 18-14. They would also hold a 35-34 halftime lead, behind the 3-point shooting of sophomore JT Johnson-Knoblock. Leading the way for Elizabeth was sophomore Jacob Gavitt, who would finish the game with 27 points, and senior Cody Steinke, who would score 17. Elizabeth would fashion a 20-point third quarter while holding Vista PEAK to 11 for a 54-46 lead, then fashion a quick 6-0 run in the fourth for a 60-46 advantage the Bison would not be able to overcome. “It was good for us to face them knowing that they had beaten Fort Lupton and that we were not going to overlook them,” Gavitt said. “They have a good shooter (JohnsonKnoblock) so we didn’t have any over confidence. They have improved a lot and certainly have a good future ahead. We finally got our game going, too.” Johnson-Knoblock was certainly effective from the outside for the Bison as he connected on six 3-point baskets to help him finish with 22 points in the game. “The first half we were hitting and executing, but in the second half we seemed to lose focus,” Johnson-Knoblock said. “We were on a five game winning streak and I think we do have the potential get started on another one. We just need to go back to work. It was better than the last time we played them, despite the scores being somewhat similar.” Steinke was quick to praise Vista PEAK for their improvement and knows the Bison, without a junior or senior in the lineup, are becoming forceful. “They have become a lot better since the first time we played them and they’ve picked it up,” Steinke said. “In the first half we didn’t play very well. The key was that we started to hit the three-point baskets and were finally able to go inside with success. They beat Fort Lupton, so we were not coming in overlooking them.” Boss was pleased with the way his team answered the call, but also had praise for the Bison. “They have gained a lot of confidence and athlete abilities and that’s a deadly combination,” Boss said. “Our three-balls didn’t go in at first, but we did have the answers tonight. In the second half our three’s fell and we were able to go inside. Gavitt was strong inside and Cody also came through with a fine game tonight. “James, with his three-pointers in the third quarter, got us going, too,” Boss said. “We had that quick start in the first quarter, yet they came back quick against us. You can tell with that with their talented youth they are going to be a team to watch over the next couple of seasons.” The first half for the Bison was one which Brenning wished they could have continued. “We had a great first half, but it wasn’t the two that we needed,” Brenning said. “To get by Fort Lupton was pretty good and the boys are gaining a lot of confidence. In the second half we didn’t handle the ball as well
and we let up. Overall, the boys are playing well and we hope to continue.” The Elizabeth girls, coached by Jamie Schmalz, easily won their second encounter with Vista PREP with their 56-16 victory. They had beaten the Bison, 64-25 in their first encounter, January 11. Elizabeth held Vista PEAK scoreless in the first quarter while building a 22-0 lead and led 24-0 in the second before a freethrow by Aaliyah Carter with 4:55 left in the second, broke the drought. The Cardinals would lead 30-7 at the half and 51-10 heading into the final stanza. Tatum Neubert would lead the way in the scoring department for Elizabeth with 18 points. She would be followed by Clare Nicholas with 10, the only other Cardinal in double-figures. The return of Kaylyn Radtke, who has been out with an injury, helped pick up the defense, also pushed hard by Cheyenne Wendler. “It’s good to be back and playing again,” said Radtke, a 5-foot, 7 sophomore. “Overall, I feel that we have been working hard as a team. Vista may be young, but they came out an played us hard, just never seeming to give up. The first quarter was a surprise, but we were working hard.” Said Wendler, a 5-5 senior guard, “We were able to talk a lot on the floor. It was hard to lose to Pueblo South and I think this helps us rebound. Yes, this is a young team that we played, but give them credit, too. They hustled against us and made us play. “We’re having fun in this league,” Wendler said. “Our key is that we have to have the ball movement. I like to steal the ball and would like to have more, we’ll just have to see how things progress.” Schmalz knew her girls could be in control, but also felt that Vista PEAK has greatly improved over their last meeting. “They were both fun to watch and Vista has improved a whole lot since we last played them,” Schmalz said. “After losing last week to Pueblo South we needed rebuild our confidence. But we’ve had girls sick and we haven’t been a full strength of a few weeks. Getting Kaylyn back is also a big confidence booster.” Despite the score, Vista PEAK’s sophomore guard, Aaliya Carter, was pleased with how her teammates have played and improved. “We were trying to move the ball a lot and have much more motion,” Carter said. “We can’t focus on the score. Our plan is to play the game in two-minute segments rather than think about quarters and halves. We have to focus on what we do and to learn from our mistakes. We know that we are a young team, but I think we’re learning. We just don’t want to give up under any circumstances.” The Elizabeth boys, now 13-7 overall and 7-1 in the league, keep the winning streak going beating visiting Fort Morgan last Friday, 58-48. Yet it took some doing in the second quarter as the Cardinals trailed the Mustangs 15-7 after the first quarter. Behind a 21-point night from Gavitt they rebounded to outscore their rival, 21-7 in the second quarter. James Christianson contributed nine points in the win as did Steinke. Elizabeth plays at Skyview on January 15, then hosts Fort Lupton on the 19th. The Cardinal girls will be at Weld Central on January 12, then host Skyview on the 15th and host Fort Lupton on the 19th. ELBERT The Elbert boys, coached by Mac McGuire, had little trouble this past week as the Bulldogs defeated Colorado D&B, 66-24 on Friday then rolled over Hanover, 67-23, on Saturday. Chance Hendrix was the lone Elbert player to score in double-figures against D&B with 16 points while pulling down five rebounds. However, 10 Bulldogs also managed to make it into the scoring column with Adam Averett, Dakota Hedger and Jacob Miller all scoring eight points. Elbert pulled off 20 steals in the Bulldogs victory against Hanover. Again, the scoring was spread out with Justin Hood leading the way with 10-points and the lone player in double-figures. Averett, and Bryce Hutchens tallied nine points apiece while
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Elizabeth’s Jacob Gavitt elevates for a hoop against Vista PEAK last week. Photo by Kevan Sheppard Hendrix added eight more. Averett also came through with five blocked shots as the boys improved to 10-4 overall and 3-0 in the Black Forest League. The Elbert girls, 4-10, 2-1, also came through with a victory against D&B with a 34-8 victory. However, they stumbled against Hanover, losing, 39-37. The scoring against D&B was spread out with three players, Lauren Pearson, Katie Listill and Jessi Hood all scoring six points. Defensively, the Bulldogs held D&B scoreless in the first quarter and to only one point in the second. Elbert held a 28-26 lead going into the final quarter against Hanover, but the Bulldogs were outscored 13-9 down the stretch. Logan Franek was the lone player in double-figures with 14 while also pulling down 12 rebounds. Sumiko McDonald scored seven points and Kylee Harris six in the loss. The Bulldog boys and girls play February 11 at Edison then visit Woodlin on the 16th. KIOWA The Kiowa boys, under coach Walter Sutton, couldn’t muster the points against Peyton as the Indians fell to defeat, 75-38. However, they were able to rebound Saturday to defeat Colorado Springs School, 4725. They are now 9-6 overall and 3-3 in the Black Forest League. Caleb Smith had the best game against Peyton with 13 points and three steals. However, he was the only player to reach double-figures. Isaac Janes and Connor Pearson each scored six points. The Indians knew it was going be a long night after trailing 37-14 at the half. It was a different story against the Colorado Springs School as they held the Kodiaks scoreless in the second quarter after allowing only seven points in the first. As a result, they built a 26-7 halftime lead then went on to win, 47-25. The Kiowa girls, 4-9, 1-4, suffered a big loss against Peyton, 80-25 last Friday then fell to Colorado Springs School, 32-31 on Saturday. Samantha was the leading scorer for the Indians against Peyton with 11 points while Madison Zielinski tallied nine against the Colorado Springs School.
“Peyton is strong and they had us down early, 17-5 in the first quarter,” said coach Mark Clemmons. “Then we only got three points in the second. We had 27 turnovers in the game. We were putting up shots, just not hitting anything. It just wasn’t a good week.” Kiowa hosts Pikes Peak Christian February 15th and Simla on the 16th in boys and girls games. The girls suffered a big loss against Peyton, 80-25 SIMLA The Simla boys improved their overall record to 9-4 with Friday’s 48-45 victory against Vanguard Christian. But the offense went the other way on Saturday as the Cubs fell to Pikes Peak Christian, 56-52. Cody Norris led the way with 13 points and eight rebounds against Vanguard while Wyatt Rector chipped in with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Cubs trailed, 9-4, in the first quarter against Vanguard and 22-19 at the half. But they picked up their defense in the third quarter holding the Coursers to five points. “The game with Pikes Peak certainly didn’t go our way,” said coach David Guy. “We were 20-of-58 from the field and fourfor-13 at the line. We were up 15-10 in the first quarter, but only scored seven points in the second. It just wasn’t our night.” The Simla girls, coached by Al Snyder, suffered their first loss of the year last Friday to Vanguard Christian, 50-39 dropping to 12-1. However, the Cubs came back against Pikes Peak Christian the next night with a 52-13 victory against the undermanned Eagles. “We led Vanguard 16-10 in the first period, but only had eight second quarter points,” Snyder said. “This was a talented team that we were up against and they just pulled us down. We only trailed 26-24 at the half, but the third quarter did us in as we only had nine points, then six in the fourth. It was just a rough night against a very good team. “ Simla hosts Evangelical Christian February 15th then travels to Kiowa on the 16th in both boys and girls games.
Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JANUARY 2013 for each County affected.
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Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on January 3, 2013 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Combined Courts. The petition requests that the name of Dianne Marie Bowman be changed to Dianne Marie Van Vliet. Case No.: 2013 C 1 Dated: January 17, 2013 Cheryl A. Layne Clerk of the Court By: Jafeen Jenkins Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 927876 First Publication: January 31, 2013 Last Publication: February 14, 2013 Publisher: Elbert County News
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Michael John Keesler aka Michael J. Keesler, Deceased Case Number: 2012 PR 50 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 June 7, 2013 or the claims may be forever barred.
beth, Colorado 80107 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONTRIBUTARY LOWER DAWSON, DENVER, ARAPAHOE, AND LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AQUIFERS AND NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON AQUIFER AND FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, ELBERT COUNTY, 63.1 acres being Lots 1, 2A, 3 and 4, Unit 6A and Lot 2, Unit 14, Ponderosa Park Estates, generally located in parts of the E1/2NE1/4 and NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 27, T7S, R65W of the 6th P.M., as shown on Attachment B (Subject Property). The location of the lots satisfy the requirements of Local Rule 3(b)(1) as shown on Attachment C. Applicants will own a pro-rata interest in the total amount of groundwater requested herein underlying their respective lots. Estimated Amounts: Upper Dawson: 14 (amount reduced by 1 acre-foot per lot for exempt wells); Lower Dawson: 7 acre-feet; Denver: 20 acre-feet; Arapahoe: 24 acre-feet; Laramie-Fox Hills: 17 acre-feet. Use: domestic, commercial, irrigation, stockwatering, fire protection, and augmentation purposes, including storage, both on and off the Subject Property. Description of plan for augmentation: Groundwater to be augmented: 3 acre-feet per year for 100 years of the Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater requested herein being 1 acre-foot per year underlying Lot 1, 2A, and 3, Unit 6A (augmentation plan lots). Water rights to be used for augmentation: Return flows from the use of not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater herein and nontributary groundwater underlying the augmentation plan lots as requested herein. Statement of plan for augmentation: Applicants will use 1 acre-foot per year of the Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater underlying each augmentation plan lot for in house use (0.4 acrefeet), irrigation of up to 9500 square-feet of lawn, garden, and trees (0.55 acrefeet), and stockwatering of 4 large domestic animals (0.05 acre-feet) through existing Upper Dawson aquifer wells located on each augmentation plan lot. Applicants reserve the right to amend these values based on final planning of the augmentation plan lots without having to amend the application or re-publish the same. Sewage treatment for in house use is provided by non-evaporative septic systems. Return flow from inhouse use will be approximately 90% of water used for that purpose and return flow associated with irrigation use will be approximately 10% of water used for that purpose. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90-137(9)(c), C.R.S. Applicants estimate that depletions mainly occur to Running Creek. Return flows from use of the subject water rights accrue to the South Platte River system and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. The owners of the augmentation plan lots will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying their lots to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (9 pages).
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To: James W. Kopke: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the County Court of ELBERT County, PO Box 232/751 Ute Street, Kiowa, CO 80117 in Case 12CV 23 entitled: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., d/b/a Wells Fargo Card Services vs. James W. Kopke, a/k/a James Kopke, a/k/a Jim Kopke, a/k/a Jim W. Kopke, a/k/a Jim Capke $1,642.68 garnished at Community Bank of Colorado, Elizabeth, CO 80107.
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Legal Notice No.: 927884 First Publication: February 14, 2013 Last Publication: March 14, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF STORAGE LIEN SALE On March 28, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., Kiowa Storage, L.L.C. , 32949 N. Elbert Rd., Kiowa, CO 80117 shall sell in separate lots the contents of the following self storage units at public sale to the highest bidder present: Units: B-3 (Kristine Beyersdorff), B-12 (Renee Ainsworth), D-3 (Tamara Martin), E-1 (David Newbold), E-2 (David Newbold), E-4 (David Newbold), E-16 (Sean Worall), F-3 (Trent McMaster), F-15 (Jessica Milnes), H-12 (Debbie Lawrence), H16 (Jessica Milnes), H-17 (Diana Schmitt Snow). Unit contents may be redeemed prior to sale only by payment of all amounts due. Kiowa Storage L.L.C. reserves the right to add or remove lots prior to sale. Legal Notice No.: 927885 First Publication: February 14, 2013 Last Publication: February 21, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO * JANUARY 2013 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION
13CW4 JEFFERY S. AND KAREN S. GREENHALGH, 35348 Quick Fox Ct., Elizabeth, CO 80107. 303-646-3209. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS UNDERLYING APPLICANT’S PROPERTY IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well, permit 171240, and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributary Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 2.91 acre tract of land lying the NE1/4, SW1/4, S5, T8S, R64w of the 6th PM, Elbert County, Colorado, including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2013 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $130.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
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Legal Notice No.: 927886 First Publication: February 14, 2013 Last Publication: February 14, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO * JANUARY 2013 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JANUARY 2013 for each County affected.
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13CW6 Edmund and Terrey Currie, Merrill and Rakell Adams, John and Joyce Nieman, Traci Swisher, and Barbara Zawadowych, c/o 900 StarlingLane, Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 (James J. Petrock, Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are noPetrock & Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, tified that the following is a resume of all Rachel L. Keesler water right applications and certain Denver, CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR Personal Representative amendments filed in the Office of the WaUNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS 668 Alta Vista ter Clerk during the month of JANUARY FROM NONTRIBUTARY LOWER Alamogordo, NM 88310 2013 for each County affected. DAWSON, DENVER, ARAPAHOE, AND THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY LARAMIE-FOX HILLS AQUIFERS AND THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN Legal Notice No: 927880 13CW4 JEFFERY S. AND KAREN S. NOT NONTRIBUTARY UPPER DAWSON PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS First Publication: February 7, 2013 GREENHALGH, 35348 Quick Fox Ct., AQUIFER AND FOR APPROVAL OF CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICLast Publication: February 21, 2013 Elizabeth, CO 80107. 303-646-3209. APPLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, ELBERT ATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND Publisher: Elbert County News PLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WACOUNTY, 63.1 acres being Lots 1, 2A, 3 OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS TER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN and 4, Unit 6A and Lot 2, Unit 14, PonderMUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN AQUIFERS UNDERLYING APPLICANT’S osa Park Estates, generally located in THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR PROPERTY IN ELBERT COUNTY. Apparts of the E1/2NE1/4 and NE1/4SE1/4 BE FOREVER BARRED. plicant seeks to adjudicate the well, perof Section 27, T7S, R65W of the 6th P.M., YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any mit 171240, and to adjudicate the non tribas shown on Attachment B (Subject Propparty who wishes to oppose an applicautary and not nontributary Denver Basin erty). The location of the lots satisfy the tion, or an amended application, may file groundwater underlying a 2.91 acre tract requirements of Local Rule 3(b)(1) as Public Notice with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, of land lying the NE1/4, SW1/4, S5, T8S, shown on Attachment C. Applicants will Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement R64w of the 6th PM, Elbert County, Colorown a pro-rata interest in the total amount To: James W. Kopke: You are notified that of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why ado, including the Dawson, Denver, Arof groundwater requested herein underlyyou have 10 days after publication for this the application should not be granted, or apahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers. ing their respective lots. Estimated notice of levy to file your claim of exempwhy it should be granted only in part or on THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY Amounts: Upper Dawson: 14 (amount retion with the County Court of ELBERT certain conditions. Such Statement of Opduced by 1 acre-foot per lot for exempt THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN County, PO Box 232/751 Ute Street, position must be filed by the last day of wells); Lower Dawson: 7 acre-feet; DenPRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS Kiowa, CO 80117 in Case 12CV 23 enMARCH 2013 (forms available on ver: 20 acre-feet; Arapahoe: 24 acre-feet; CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICtitled: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., d/b/a Wells www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s Laramie-Fox Hills: 17 acre-feet. Use: doATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND Fargo Card Services vs. James W. Kopke, office), and must be filed as an Original mestic, commercial, irrigation, stockwaterOWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS a/k/a James Kopke, a/k/a Jim Kopke, and include $130.00 filing fee. A copy of ing, fire protection, and augmentation purMUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN a/k/a Jim W. Kopke, a/k/a Jim Capke each Statement of Opposition must also poses, including storage, both on and off THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR $1,642.68 garnished at Community Bank be served upon the Applicant or the Subject Property. Description of plan BE FOREVER BARRED. of Colorado, Elizabeth, CO 80107. Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or for augmentation: Groundwater to be augYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any certificate of such service of mailing shall mented: 3 acre-feet per year for 100 party who wishes to oppose an applicaLegal Notice No.: 927884 be filed with the Water Clerk. years of the Upper Dawson aquifer tion, or an amended application, may file First Publication: February 14, 2013 with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, groundwater requested herein being 1 Last Publication: March 14, 2013 Legal Notice No.: 927887 Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement acre-foot per year underlying Lot 1, 2A, Publisher: The Elbert County News First Publication: February 14, 2013 of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why and 3, Unit 6A (augmentation planPublic lots). Notice Last Publication: February 14, 2013 the application should not be granted, or Water rights to be used for augmentation: Publisher: The Elbert County News why it shouldSchedule be granted of only in part or and on Disbursements Return flows from the use of not nontribuAmended Elbert County Receipts Amended Elbert certain conditions. Such Statement of Optary Upper Dawson aquifer groundwater position must be filed by the last day of herein and nontributary groundwater unM AR C H 2 0 1 3 ( fo r m s a v a i l a b l e o n derlying the augmentation plan lots as rewww.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s quested herein. Statement of plan for augoffice), and must be filed as an Original mentation: Applicants will use 1 acre-foot and include $130.00 filing fee. A copy of per year of the Upper Dawson aquifer each Statement of Opposition must also groundwater underlying each augmentabe served upon the Applicant or tion plan lot for in house use (0.4 acreApplicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or feet), irrigation of up to 9500 square-feet certificate of such service of mailing shall of lawn, garden, and trees (0.55 acrebe filed with the Water Clerk. feet), and stockwatering of 4 large domestic animals (0.05 acre-feet) through Legal Notice No.: 927886 existing Upper Dawson aquifer wells locFirst Publication: February 14, 2013 ated on each augmentation plan lot. ApLast Publication: February 14, 2013 plicants reserve the right to amend these Publisher: The Elbert County News values based on final planning of the augmentation plan lots without having to amend the application or re-publish the same. Sewage treatment for in house use is provided by non-evaporative septic systems. Return flow from inhouse use will be approximately 90% of water used for that purpose and return flow associated with irrigation use will be approximately 10% of water used for that purpose. During pumping Applicants will replace actual depletions to the affected stream system pursuant to Section 37-90-137(9)(c), C.R.S. Applicants estimate that depletions mainly occur to Running Creek. Return flows from use of the subject water rights accrue to the South Platte River system and those return flows are sufficient to replace actual depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. The owners of the augmentation plan lots will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying their lots to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (9 pages). 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meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (9 pages). THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2013 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $130.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
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Legal Notice No.: 927887 First Publication: February 14, 2013 Last Publication: February 14, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO * JANUARY 2013 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JANUARY 2013 for each County affected. 13CW10 RANDALL A. AND CHARLENE B. SEPERICH, 5817 Pine Ridge Drive, Elizabeth, CO 80107. 303-888-4336. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS UNDERLYING APPLICANT’S PROPERTY IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well, permit 53184-A, and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributary Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 5 acre tract of land lying in the NE1/4, NE1/4, S9, T8S, R64W of the 6th PM, including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and LaramieFox Hills aquifers. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2013 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $130.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
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Government Legals Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Elbert County Public Works Department, State of Colorado, is hereby accepting sealed bids for the purchase of two new 2013 Model 140M, 12M, 772GP, 772G G946 or equivalent; five (5) year, 5,000 hour guaranteed buy back with 5,000 hour bumper to bumper warranty. All items listed on the specification sheet need to be included on the bid and one new 2013 Model 140M, 12M, 772GP , 772G - G946 or equivalent; five (5) year, 7,500 hour guaranteed buy back with 7,500 hour bumper to bumper warranty. Bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 28, 2013. Three (3) copies of said bid shall be submitted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids received will be returned unopened. Faxed bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, Thursday, February 28, 2013, in the Commissioner Meeting Room, Elbert County Courthouse, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117. The bid opening is open to the public. Please mail bids to: Elbert County Public Works Department, Attn: Lynne Eschbach, P.O. Box 116, Kiowa, Co 80117 or deliver to: Elbert County Public Works Department, 218 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117. Please mark outside of envelope “THREE MOTOR GRADER BIDS FIVE (5) YEAR GUARANTEED BUY BACK” Elbert County Government reserves the right, as its interest may require, to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities and informalities contained in-said bid and furthermore to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of Elbert County to do so. Additionally, Elbert County reserves the right to negotiate optional items and or services with the successful bidder. Please contact Lynne Eschbach for a complete set of specifications or any questions regarding this bid at 303-6213157, Elbert County Public Works Department, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. ELBERT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Ed Ehmann, Director Legal Notice No.: 927881 First Publication: February 7, 2013 Last Publication: February 14, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Legal Notice No.: 927888 First Publication: February 14, 2013 Last Publication: February 14, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2013 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $130.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No.: 927887 First Publication: February 14, 2013 Last Publication: February 14, 2013 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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Wheelchair lacrosse team forming Group working to establish roster
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tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com What began as a couple wheelchair athletes deciding that lacrosse should be open to them has grown into a group of players who are working to establish the roster for the Colorado Mammoth Wheelchair Lacrosse team. “I got interested in the sport when I went to an Mammoth game,” said Daniel Hersh, one of the original team members. “I liked the game. It moved fast and there was a lot of action. I decided to see if it was possible for wheelchair athletes to play the game. I bought a lacrosse stick and just started tossing the ball around.” He said he went on the Internet and found the national wheelchair lacrosse association and learned it was a fledgling, growing sport for wheelchair athletes. “Some other guys got interested and we began playing some three-on-three on an indoor roller hockey rink,” he said. “We did a camp in Colorado Springs on Labor Day and had 15 or 16 guys join us. It is a great sport and I hope we get a lot of guys involved.” He said the guys have been getting together to practice their skills and scrimmage for more than a year. But now the effort is to build a team that will compete in games and tournaments, thanks to the support of Colorado Adaptive Sports Foundation and the Colorado Mammoth. Corey Fairbanks, of the sports foundation, has joined the organizational effort. The Littleton man said the effort to create a team got a boost when the Colorado Mammoth Indoor Lacrosse Team agreed to support the team. “This initial team will be for adults,” he said. “But like the other wheelchair sports, our goal is to eventually create a youth team as well.” Hersh said lacrosse has special skills and it takes
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Daniel Hersh demonstrates how he practices catching the ball in a lacrosse stick during the demonstration he put on Feb. 1 at Craig Hospital. Hersh is among the athletes forming a local team to play wheelchair lacrosse. Photo by Tom Munds
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Help Wanted time to be able to play catch because each player has to learn how to use throw the ball accurately from the net pocket on the lacrosse stick and to use the net pocket to catch the ball. He said the team is now playing indoors but the action could move outside when the weather gets warmer, as games can be played on any smooth roller hockey rink. “We have contacted the national organization and they have invited us to come to Ocean City, N.J., in August,” he said. “That is when they hold a huge lacrosse tournament and the goal is for us to hold our first wheelchair lacrosse tournament.” The sport is in its infancy. There are four established teams in the United States, and the Canadian wheelchair program is getting started. A.J. Nagle is one of the team’s players. “I wanted to get involved in a team sport and lacrosse appealed to me,” the Lakewood resident said. “The sport is a little more difficult for me because I am a quadriplegic and don’t have a lot of hand strength. But I don’t let that stop me. It is a great game and I really enjoy it.” Teammate John Vcelka agreed. “I had been messing around with lacrosse sticks and then Daniel got me involved in the team,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. “The skills have to be learned and we are for-
tunate to have coaches working with us. They have helped us a ton.” He said he likes the fastmoving pace of the game and the physical contact. “We wear pads because you get hit with a stick a lot,” he said. “It is physical and you can use the chair to block an opponent as long as you don’t hit him behind the axel.” Lacrosse is an original American sport that was played by American Indian tribes. Tribes in the Iroquois Nation used the game as training for the warriors with as many as 100 players per team involved in a game on a field more than a mile long. The game sometimes lasted for two or three days. The game has evolved. It is played at the adult, college, high school and youth level in Colorado. The game was adapted for play on the roller hockey rink. There are eight players per team, a goalie, two defenders, two midfielders and two attackmen. Midfielders can move up and down the length of the field but neither the defenders or the attackers can cross the midfield line. Wheelchair teams play four 15-minute quarters. Goals count 1 point each and are scored by getting the ball past the goalie and into the net. Substitutions are made on the fly like in hockey and, also as in hockey, penalties are assessed and the offender has to sit out, which leaves his team shorthanded.
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*employee pay column to included but not limited to: Salary only and may include vacation payout and earnings to remain in compliance with Federal Wage and Hour division Guidelines* 810 Public Works Blade Operator 515 CSU County 4-H Department Specialist 37,328 211 S/O Deputy 27,365 810 Public Works Mechanic 211 S/O Corporal 45,454 515 CSU County Extension Office Manager 37,889 GeNeral FuNd 010 810 Public Works Assistant Foreman/Dozer Operator 211 S/O Corporal 46,986 520 Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Part-Time Custodoian 11,352 JOB TITle 2012 810 Public Works Blade Operator 520 Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Manager 40,884 211 S/O Special Deputy Investigator 41,878 Salary 701 Surveyor County Surveyor 2,200 810 Public Works Administrattive Clerk 211 S/O Sergeant 48,235 810 Public Works Loader Operator Commissioner for District #2 49,700 211 S/O County Sheriff 66,600 810 Public Works Blade Operator HealTH FuNd 015 Commissioner for District #1 49,700 211 S/O Deputy 6,667 810 Public Works Truck Driver/Sign Man 211 S/O Deputy Investigator 6,750 dePT. JOB TITle 2012 Commissioner for District #3 49,700 810 Public Works Blade Operator 211 S/O Deputy 49,215 Salary Director of Administrative Service 810 Public Works Blade Operator/Truck Driver 411 Public Health Office Manager 7,020 211 S/O Administrative Assistant 39,000 Executive Director to the Commissioners 411 Public Health Assistant Director of Health 59,743 211 S/O Sergeant 51,000 Custodian of Record 62,000 MTc FuNd 040 412 Enviromental Health Environmental Health Specialist 42,573 Employee Relations Assistant 32,103 211 S/O Lieutenant 61,980 dePT. JOB TITle Clerk to the BOCC 32,754 211 S/O Lieutenant 57,955 Director of Information Technology 37,500 211 S/O Deputy 44,688 PuBlIc WOrkS FuNd 020 211 S/O Victim Advocate on-call 1,924 dePT. JOB TITle 2012 040 Model Traffic Deputy Information Systems Specialist 50,862 211 S/O Victim Advocate Coordinator 55,025 Salary 040 Model Traffic Sergeant Payroll Specialist 47,667 810 Public Works Truck Driver 34,755 Motor Vehicle Specialist 10,051 211 S/O Undersheriff 67,015 810 Public Works Truck Driver/Operator 8,499 HuMaN SvcS 050 County Clerk 49,700 211 S/O Sergeant 52,939 211 S/O Lieutenant 61,980 810 Public Works Blade Operator 43,919 Elections Manager 36,393 dePT. JOB TITle 211 S/O Administrative Assistant 40,875 810 Public Works Mechanic/Truck Driver 21,966 Motor Vehicle Specialist 10,051 810 Public Works Blade Operator 38,470 Recording Specialist 31,086 211 S/O Administrative Assistant 43,622 415 Human Services CW Case Worker III Ongoing 810 Public Works Blade Operator 42,660 Motor Vehicle Manager & Deputy Clerk 42,691 211 S/O Deputy 44,688 415 Human Services Income Maintenance Technician 810 Public Works Mechanic 44,188 Attorney to the Board of County 211 S/O Deputy 46,985 415 Human Services PT Caseworker III Commissioners (BOCC) 50,000 211 S/O Corporal 44,688 810 Public Works Lead Truck Driver 38,808 415 Human Services CW Case Worker III Ongoing 211 S/O Cook 24,622 810 Public Works Truck Driver/Construction 34,000 Chief Deputy Treasurer 47,736 415 Human Services Child Support Enforcement 211 S/O Deputy 49,215 810 Public Works Blade Operator 34,403 Assistant Treasurer 37,045 415 Human Services CW Case Worker III Ongoing 211 S/O Deputy 35,353 810 Public Works Blade Operator 39,293 County Treasurer 49,700 415 Human Services AP Supervisor 810 Public Works Blade Operator/Trainer 43,169 Assistant Treasurer 33,714 211 S/O Deputy 31,109 415 Human Services Child Care Assistance 810 Public Works Truck Driver/Construction 34,819 Public Trusstee 9,375 211 S/O Deputy 44,688 415 Human Services Chief Financial Officer 211 S/O Deputy 52,799 810 Public Works Blade Operator 37,407 GIS Specialist 41,746 415 Human Services Foster Adoption Worker 211 S/O Deputy 44,688 810 Public Works Blade Operator 38,148 Chief Appraiser 46,140 415 Human Services Income Maintenance Technician 211 S/O Deputy 20,000 810 Public Works Truck Driver 34,792 Appraiser-Part Time 10,361 415 Human Services CW Case Worker III Ongoing 810 Public Works Foreman 50,459 Appraiser 33,752 211 S/O Deputy 37,065 415 Human Services CW Case Worker III Ongoing 810 Public Works Public Works Director 77,000 County Assessor 49,700 211 S/O Deputy 11,846 415 Human Services Child Welfare Supervisor 810 Public Works Executive Assistant 50,214 Administrative Title Clerk & Receptionist 41,145 213 Coroner Deputy Coroner 20,000 415 Human Services Human Service Director 810 Public Works Foreman 50,178 Appraiser 28,914 213 Coroner County Coroner 22,100 415 Human Services CW Case Worker III Ongoing Maintenance Supervisor 45,696 273 OEM Emergency Management Director 52,500 810 Public Works Truck Driver 34,755 415 Human Services Income Maintenance Technician Lead Maintenance Specialist 38,093 280 CDS Building Inspector 43,687 810 Public Works Assistant Foreman/Blade Operator 39,280 415 Human Services Customer Service Specialist Deputy Investigator 44,688 280 CDS Senior Planner 47,362 810 Public Works Blade Operator 36,993 Legal Notice No.: 927890 Deputy 44,688 280 CDS Administrative Assistant 33,815 810 Public Works Sign Installer/Driveway Inspector 37,937 First Publication: February 14, 2013 280 CDS Planning Director 83,546 810 Public Works Blade Operator 38,773 Sergeant 52,250 Last Publication: February 14, 2013 280 CDS Planner 1 38,000 810 Public Works Truck Driver/Operator 11,397 Victim Advocate Assistant 37,668 Publisher: Elbert County News
41,797 40,020 42,247 37,964 10,102 37,665 37,964 37,646 34,744 43,338 2012 Salary 44,688 46,594 2012 Salary 11,813 24,385 18,913 40,500 49,560 40,640 50,202 36,835 44,965 41,700 38,814 41,500 42,236 49,349 17,564 40,500 29,411 45,469
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February 14, 2013
THE NEW LONE TREE HEALTH CENTER
IS PLEASED TO INTRODUCE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICIANS TO OUR COMMUNITY
Kathy Barnum, MS, OTR, CHT
Matthew T. Carlson, MPT, COMT, OCS
Christine Celidotte, PT, DPT, MS
Occupational Therapy Hand Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 720-848-2200 or visit www.lonetreehealth.org
John Froelich, MD
Mark Keller, MD
Orthopedic Surgery Hand
Cardiology
Services and specialties offered: » Ear, nose, throat » Urogynecology » Gynecologic oncology » Hand care » Joint care » Foot and Ankle » Spine
» Gastroenterology, including screening colonoscopy » Urology » Internal medicine/Primary care » Radiology » Medical oncology » Cardiology » Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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