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Planning for Elbert County’s future Nine-member commission will play large role in how changes unfurl By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Editor’s note: This is the first of a twopart discussion with Dan Rosales, Elbert County Planning Commission chairman. As the chairman of the planning commission, Dan Rosales is entrusted with leading his board to make recommendations regarding individual developments in Elbert County.
With the county’s continued progress toward a $75,000 Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant to fund an updated master plan, Rosales and the planning commissioners will Rosales find themselves playing a significant role in decisions that could have lasting implications for the county. “This is something we’ve been wanting for a long time. A lot of the zoning regulations are obsolete, don’t apply,” he said. “They were done many years ago, so we need to update the zoning. In order to do
that, we need to have the master plan.” Rosales, who was appointed to his first four-year term by District III Commissioner Larry Ross in January 2014, took over as chairman in April. The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners, which has the final say in matters pertaining to development. “As far as the way I look at this master plan, it has to be a visionary strategic view of the future. We need to keep that in mind, and it has to be a direction that the people want. This is the people’s county. It’s not the elected officials’ or the planning commission’s. This is for the people.” Rosales said there is a lot of work
ahead for both the planning commission and the BOCC, and discussions will likely center on water, growth, economic development and transportation. “There’s a lot more, but those are the major ones,” he said. Rosales sees the county in two parts: a delicate balance between the northwestern section with a mindset toward development, and the eastern part, where the focus is on maintaining rural traditions. “We can satisfy both,” he said. “I think the key to that is going to be economic development, because that’s going to give us a larger tax base. That will allow us to Future continues on Page 9
County, state reach deal to develop master plan Grant, match will provide $150,000 for team, process By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
Pam Witucki, of the Elbert County Coalition for Outreach, accepts her award for Outstanding Rural Victim Advocacy from District Attorney George Brauchler. Photo by Shanna Fortier
Survivors, advocates honored Awards ceremony was first for the 18th Judicial District By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Courage was the theme at the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office’s first Distinguished Crime Victim Service Awards, held at Two Penguins Tap and Grill in Centennial. “These are phenomenal people, “ said District Attorney George Br-
auchler. “There’s no way we could do what we do without them.” Many awards given at the April 14 ceremony were centered around the 2012 Aurora theater shooting. James Holmes was sentenced last year to life in prison for murdering 12 people. Among those recognized for their efforts during the tragedy and the trial: Embassy Suites Denver Tech, Aurora Police Department victim advocate Rusty Cain, the Aurora Police Department first responders, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
court services deputies and court facility dog volunteers Alyce Blevins and Kateri Nelson. “We were in hell,” said Maria Carbonell, a theater-shooting survivor. “I remember having a conversation with a victim advocate from (the Aurora Police Department) and she had a way about her. Just the way she would talk to me — she wasn’t afraid, she was strong. And for me, I really needed that at that time.” Awards continues on Page 9
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners signed a contract with the State of Colorado on April 13 for a $75,000 Department of Local Affairs grant to develop a master plan to replace the previous one completed in 1994. Along with a 100 percent match from the county, the DOLA grant will allocate around $150,000 for the county to assemble a professional team to guide the process, collect data, and hold public forums. “We focus on rural Colorado,” said Clay Brown, DOLA regional manager for the Central Region counties. “I’m like a consultant to local governments. I cover eight counties … My clients are cities, counties and special districts. My job is to come out and see what you guys need and give you some guidance.” In addition to the hired consultants and Brown’s general knowledge, the county will also have access to other experts at DOLA to help guide them through executing the grant. “The grant is to develop the master plan,” Brown said. “There are statutory requirements in there, and then our RFP (request for proposal) … pretty much outlines what everyone needs to be doing.” Brown said he has worked with small towns that have a $150,000 budget for developing their master plans, and for a county the size of Elbert it is not a lot of money. Plan continues on Page 9
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Elizabeth moves toward preserving history Grant awarded through state will assist with programs By Geraldine Smith Special to Colorado Community Media Last year, in a strategic move, Elizabeth became what is called a Certified Local Government, and now the city will begin to preserve local historic buildings with funding benefits provided to some CLG members. Elizabeth adopted an ordinance to allow the city to become a CLG and met the standards established by the Colorado Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation and the National Park Service. CLGs are communities committed to implementing preservation standards set by the state agency. Elizabeth was the 52nd CLG community in the state and became eligible for certain grants that do not require matching funds by the city. As a CLG, Elizabeth was awarded a $20,949 grant through the state agency as part of funding for 13 local governments to assist with historic preservation programs. Elizabeth will use the grant for a historical inventory assessment of the buildings in Elizabeth. At this time, the city has no hard data identifying buildings of historic significance and a town-wide assessment is needed because no official historian has ever classified historic buildings, and many are unknown. Some buildings are obviously historic, but only one building is state registered, while all other historic buildings are locally designated and many may not be identified at all. An inventory will give the city a basis to work from and to begin preservation of historic buildings of significance by looking for other grants to do necessary repairs and renovations. Part of the intent of the grant was to hire a consultant to facilitate the assessment, and the position is now up for bid. Once the consultant is in place and the assessment is complete, the entire package, including a promotional video, will be
A non-matching grant received through the State Historical Preservation Office makes it possible for Elizabeth to hire a consultant to identify buildings of historical significance for the city to repair and preserve. Photo by Geraldine Smith presented to the community. Criteria the consultant will consider when designating a building as historical is pretty broad according to Rachel Hodgson, Elizabeth’s community development director. Buildings must be at least 50 years old, with the integrity of the structure retained and no additions or modern renovations that compromise the original character or
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than appearance. Historical “use” means categorizing buildings used for section housing for the railroad workers, hotels of the time or even the city’s creamery as historically significant. Elizabeth’s early development is considered cowboy Western and railroad oriented. The town grew around the railroad tracks and buildings were primarily constructed with timber rather than another medium such as stone.
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Doctor, pharmacy owners accused of drug scheme Homemaker Charges against physician guild offers include death allegations scholarship Staff report
Four people, including a doctor who previously lived in Parker, have been arrested in connection with the deaths of at least two people as a result of unlawful distribution of prescription drugs. A federal grand jury indicted Dr. John Alan Littleford, Dianna L. Smithling, Stanley G. Callas and Scott Alan Eskanos, and they were arrested April 12, according to a news release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Court records allege the four conspired to distribute controlled substances for purposes other than legitimate medical reasons. Littleford and his co-defendants face several charges, and the charges against Littleford include money laundering and distributing or dispensing a controlled substance from which death results.
Littleford, 70, now lives in Manhattan, Kansas, and was arrested there. He owned and operated the Pain and Injury Clinic in Parker. While there, Littleford allegedly prescribed drugs such as oxycodone, morphine, methadone and amphetamines in quantities and dosages that would allow patients to abuse and become addicted to the drugs. His prescription of the painkiller oxycodone to two of his patients resulted in their deaths, the indictment states. Smithling, 39, was arrested in Michigan, where she currently resides. She was Littleford’s office manager at the Pain and Injury Clinic in 2011-12. Callas, 63, and Eskanos, 61, are co-owners of Crown Point Pharmacy in Parker and Sky Ridge Pharmacy in Lone Tree, and were arrested in Douglas County. All four defendants were scheduled to appear April 12 in U.S. District Court to be advised of the charges against them. The indictment is the result of an investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. It alleges that Littleford routinely wrote new prescriptions for patients when they should have had opioids remaining from previous prescriptions. The “early refill” prescriptions were then filled at Crown Point Pharmacy and Sky Ridge Pharmacy, allegedly with the knowledge of Callas and Eskanos. The indictment also states the defendants engaged in money laundering to promote and continue the illegal drug distribution. “The prescription drug problem in Colorado and the U.S., specifically opioid drug abuse, is at epidemic proportions,” said Barbra Roach, a special agent with the DEA. “Those in special positions of trust and responsibility in our community, such as our medical professionals, must be held accountable when they cross the line into criminal behavior for their own profit.” A telephone message at Crown Point Pharmacy said the store was closed for a family emergency April 12.
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Active-shooter training center opens at gun club Five-day program is the first of its kind in Colorado By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com After the Paris terrorist attacks that left at least 130 dead and hundreds wounded last November, Centennial Gun Club’s general manager, Dick Abramson, was prompted to act. “I got calls from people saying, `Wow, this could happen in my business — what do I do?’” Abramson partnered with veteran U.S. Navy SEAL Jimmy Graham in opening the new Active Shooter Response Training Center at the Centennial Gun Club, 11800 E. Peakview Ave., on April 15. The five-day training program teaches defense skills and tactics, including de-escalation, physical contact and lethal force. Graham, of Castle Rock, earned the rank of chief petty officer (E7) during his 15 years as a Navy SEAL. He’s a certified federal firearms instructor and has trained law enforcement officers, corporate personnel and citizens across the nation, according to a news release. Graham, director and lead instructor of the center, trains participants in how to protect themselves from a terrorist threat, active shooter and other aggres-
U.S. Navy Seal Jimmy Graham, right, demonstrates a training exercise in which participants are put in a simulated attack situation. “When you’re being attacked, it’s the last possible time you want to fall down,” Graham said. Photo by Alex DeWind sive encounters. Participants learn how to react quickly in dangerous scenarios through simulated experience and role playing. The hands-on training program is open to everybody, Abramson said, but
primary contacts are from corporations, schools and churches. ASRTC is the first in the state and third in the nation to use the military’s “Close Quarters Defense,” developed by tactical trainer Duane Dieter and used
by Navy SEALs. The program “provides the highestquality tactical training services and personal development skills to security professionals and vetted citizens of our nation,” according to the Close Quarters Defense website. In the center’s five-day training program, participants acquire unarmed defense skills, de-escalation techniques, pistol safety, armed responsibility, situational awareness, live-fire safety and training in moving with a firearm, among others. Participants must complete a final training exercise where the situation is as real as possible, said Graham. “One of the most important things people need to know about situations like this is that response time is about nine minutes,” he said. “Active-shooter scenarios have about a two- to threeminute time frame.” The program offers sustainment training — two-hour, quarterly sessions for the following year so participants can maintain skills. The goal isn’t to transform individuals into soldiers or Navy SEALS, Graham said, but to teach Coloradans how to protect themselves and others. “When it’s a very dynamic, dangerous situation, we need to act right away,” he said.
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Keeping eyes, and minds, on the road CDOT highlights growing problem of distracted driving By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Nicolle Dowling of Centennial knows her distracted driving is a problem. “I’m aware of it, but I need to do a better job of not doing it,” Dowling said. “Having the phone in my hand, whether it be for texting, talking, using navigation apps, getting information or just thinking I need to get information” — those are the things she sometimes does behind the wheel other than watching the road. Dowling, 38, isn’t alone. A 2015 Colorado Department of Transportation survey shows one in four drivers admitted to reading a text message while behind the wheel during the previous week. The numbers are even higher for other forms of distraction, including eating. As the rates of distracted driving rise in Colorado and the United States, so do the numbers of accidents, and deaths, it causes. In 2015, 15,307 crashes involving distracted driving were reported in Colorado, an average of 42 accidents each day, according to CDOT. That’s a 16 percent increase in the past four years. Meanwhile, fatalities related to distracted driving rose to 69 in 2015, up from 59 in 2014. The numbers have been going up despite a law passed in 2009 that made texting while driving illegal in Colorado. “It’s clear distracted driving poses a threat to anyone on Colorado roadways,” Darrell Lingk, director of the Office of Transportation Safety for the Colorado Department of Transportation, said in a news release. “It may seem like a harmless glance at your phone, but a AAA study indicates that the cognitive distraction from using your phone can last as long as 27 seconds after finishing a distracting task.”
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Colorado State Patrol is in the midst of a campaign of high-visibility enforcement. The state patrol is also soliciting suggestions for messages from residents on its Facebook page. Messages, such as last year’s favorite “Get your head out of your apps,” will be voted on and winning messages may appear on highway signs. Getting the message State Trooper Nate Reid wants drivers to know distracted driving isn’t limited to texting, though he has seen an increase in the number of devices motorists have available. “Cognitive distractions” include using the radio, eating, daydreaming, talking with passengers or checking a map. Cell phone use was the leading cause of distracted driving crashes between 2012 and 2015, but other passengers in the vehicle were a close second. “Anything that takes your focus off of keeping a 4,000-pound vehicle in your lane” is a distraction, Reid said. “Sometimes you can’t even see the distraction.” Reid also said that although Colorado law makes it illegal to text while driving, any form of “manual data entry,” such as dialing a telephone or Googling an address, is also illegal. Trying to stop Distracted driving is a habit Josh and Hannah Stewart of Parker said they’ve been trying to break. Josh Stewart, 34, said he was guilty of texting and driving in the past, but he avoids it now that his 3-year-old son is often riding with him. But he said other distractions, including his son, sometimes affect his driving. “Having a kid in the car” is distracting, Josh said, “because they’re constantly asking you questions, or they Distracted continues on Page 7
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other than texting behind the wheel, it is also behavior that affects various age groups, not just younger drivers. Although 21- to 30-year-olds made Continued from Page 6 up the largest portion of offenders in distracted driving accidents, the secdrop a book or a toy or something and ond largest group consisted of drivers then I find myself reaching for it.” between 31 and 40, Dowling agreed havcompiling 18 percent ing a child in the car is a of the estimated 57,298 motivator to stop using a distracted driving cell phone while driving. In crashes. More than her case, it’s her 17-yearhalf of the crashes old stepson she’s thinking were caused by drivers A 2015 Colorado Departabout. outside of these age ment of Transportation “He’s 17, he’s driving groups. survey asked drivers about now,” she said. “I just don’t Hannah Stewart, 32, their behavior behind the think it’s appropriate to set believes the problem is wheel during the previthe example that it’s OK to more prevalent among ous week. Here’s what the use your phone and drive.” younger drivers. survey — completed by 829 Both of the Stewarts and “I definitely see Coloradans by mail and Dowling said they notice people of both genonline — found: many other drivers not payders doing it, but don’t ing attention. 63 percent said they used think I’ve seen anyone “I feel like a hypocrite entertainment devices (ra50 and over doing it,” sometimes,” Josh Stewart dio, CD player, iPod, etc.). she said. said. “I’ll do it, but then I’ll Like her husband, 41 percent said they ate. get really ticked off when Hannah Stewart said 38 percent said they I see someone else doing she used to text and talked on a hand-held cell it, or I see someone at a drive but stopped phone. red light and their head is because of increased looking down, then up, and 25 percent said they read a awareness of the issue I hear the car behind them text message. from previous awarehonking when the light ness campaigns. 16 percent said they sent a changes. I feel like a lot of Another campaign text message. other people feel the same begins this summer, way.” and CDOT officials Dowling agreed, saying hope it will have an one of her motivations to impact, too. “Drop the Distraction” will curb her cell phone use while driving be a high-visibility effort to educate is her frustration with her husband for motorists on the dangers of distracted doing it. driving. “I ride myself about it because (my “The news and everything you see husband) does it a lot,” she said. “It’s about (texting and driving) and all of difficult to tell someone else not to do it the deaths, I pay attention to that stuff,” when you do it yourself.” Hannah Stewart said. “The electric billboards that have the death toll from acOne for the ages cidents that rises every week definitely Just as the term “distracted driving” has an impact on me. I’m actually glad I encompasses a variety of behaviors see those.”
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WHAT COLORADO LAW SAYS • Talking on a phone is illegal for any driver age 18 and younger. • Since 2009, texting and driving, or any manual data entry, has been illegal for all drivers. • Drivers under 18 may only carry passengers 21 and older for the first six months after receiving a license and only one passenger under 21 for the second six months. Only one passenger may ride in the front seat.
safety. • You witness a criminal act or believe one may occur. • To report a fire, traffic accident, road hazards, and medical or hazardous materials. • To report a person driving in a reckless, careless or unsafe manner. Fines for texting and driving First offense: $50
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Subsequent offenses: $100
Colorado law allows those under 18 to use their cell phone while driving only for the following reasons:
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“The news and everything you see about (texting and driving) and all of the deaths, I pay attention to that stuff. The electric billboards that have the death toll from accidents that rises every week definitely has an impact on me. I’m actually glad I see those.”
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Cross-fit idea not just about fitness So I have several buddies of mine who have really gotten into cross-fit training over the past few years. They range in age from their early 20s to a couple of my close friends who are in their 50s. And research tells me there are people of all ages and generations who have adopted some form of cross-fit. including teenagers and people well beyond their 50s. If you are unfamiliar with cross-fit training you can look up the definition on Wikipedia just like I did and you will find that it is a physical fitness workout system that incorporates multiple forms of exercises and techniques. It can include high-intensive interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, kettlebell lifting, calisthenics, strongman and other exercises. Now one of my buddies, Mark Foley, who hails from Boston, is one of those guys who has really gotten into this form of training. He trains at a “box,” the cross-fit term for a gym, that his nephew owns near Boston. Mark is in phenomenal shape for a man at any age. But the best thing about Mark’s phenomenal shape is not his physical conditioning, it is his philosophy and approach toward cross-fit in all areas of life. A cross-fit WOD, or Workout of the Day, could take up to an hour of committed time. There are 23 more hours in each day that
are typically filled with activities and tasks that sometimes consume us and rob us of the opportunity to spend time working on all facets and areas of our lives. You see, just like cross-fit includes multiple forms of exercise and movements, our lives are made up of a Michael Norton multitude of roles and WINNING activities such as family life, careers, social, WORDS recreation, financial, spiritual, health, community, and things that educate and motivate us. My buddy Mark has tried to get me to join the cross-fit craze for the past few years, and I have resisted. That is, I have resisted the physical fitness form of cross-fit. I completely subscribe to being cross-fit for life and in all areas of life. And although it takes time, commitment, and dedication to make the time for all areas of life, it is well worth the investment in yourself, your family, your friends, and your future. The all-too-familiar phrase, “I would do it if I only had more time,” is just an excuse. Because we all have the same amount of
minutes and hours in each day, it’s about how we choose to use them. Easier said than done? Maybe, but if we start somewhere and find just a few minutes each day to focus on some part of our lives that have been neglected or compromised, I can assure you that the outcome and result will far outweighs effort and time that you will invest. And here’s the other thing: Maybe we can’t do something each and every day of our lives that supports each and every aspect of our lives, but on balance, if we looked back over the course of a week and could see where we spent pockets of time working on our mind, body, and spirit, and where we spent precious time focused on our family and friends, and how we used our time most productively at work, we will begin to see all of the benefits of being cross-fit for life. How about you? Are you working too much, traveling too much, consumed with too many distractions and not enough time for yourself and your family? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we start spending just a little bit more time on and in all aspects of life, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
Wealth of Collection could end uncertainty from collecting dust as election year unfolds The first quarter of the 2016 election year is complete. But, I can’t say much was accomplished. The stock market remains flat, economic growth is on hold and we still don’t know who will be on the ballot come November. I always think it Patricia Kummer helps to understand the reasons behind FINANCIAL things are the STRATEGIES why way they are. Maybe if we can find some logic in the situation, it will help us deal with the uncertainty. And that is the key word … uncertainty. Investments are down because the markets don’t like ambiguity. We expect our jobs, pocketbooks and nest eggs to improve over time. But for that to happen, something bigger has to take place. The world economy also has to increase. We can see the pattern now. Our credit markets collapsed in 2008, Europe’s credit crisis hit in 2011 and China’s attempt to avoid a crisis curbed their growth in 2015. Now that our financial world includes the entire globe, these things matter more than they used to. The reasons are many but we can start with earnings in honor of first-quarter reporting season. A company reports earnings based on product sales and revenue. Ideally, these will not only outpace their overhead, but improve over time and increase the company’s value. That’s where you come in, as a stockholder, you want appreciation. When two-thirds of the world is in an economic dearth, it is hard to sell more to those who have less. As a result, earnings have gone south the last two quarters and are expected to be low again this quarter. Kummer continues on Page 9
A raccoon named Teddy sat on a rare copy of “Stormy Weather” by the Five Sharps. Teddy cracked the record. Apparently it’s a lousy version of a great song, but the fact that it’s Craig Marshall Smith rare has made it highly valued. QUIET makes DESPERATION no That sense to me. There may be only four copies of the record in existence. But if it’s bad, all the better. But some collectors don’t think like I do. A copy of the record that Teddy did not sit on might go for $10,000 at auction. Help me with the logic, if you can. I watch a show called “Pawn Stars.” People bring in some pretty odd items that fetch a lot of money. Someone brought in the record that Teddy sat on. People bring in autographs. The autographs of famous people, like Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Be honest. Do you have any autographs in the house? What’s a Peyton Manning worth? I wouldn’t know what to do with it. Frame it? Put it in a safety deposit box? If Manning wrote me a check, I’d be delighted to have his autograph. Otherwise, no. I’ve heard that Lincoln’s autograph is the most highly prized. Not by me. Again, what would I do with it? I guess I could have people over, and we could look at it, and tell stories about Lincoln. My favorite Lincoln story was his response to someone who said he was twofaced. “If I were, would I have chosen this one?” I can promise you that there will not be any intentional humor in the next White House.
There will be plenty of unintended humor. David Letterman may want to come out of retirement. Have you seen him lately? Full, scraggly beard. He looks like a bum, and he probably loves it. He was expected to be a sharp dresser every night for years. He probably goes unrecognized in New York now. I don’t own many rarities. I do have a very early Crickets album. Before they became Buddy Holly and the Crickets. But I don’t have anything to play it on. So what good is it doing me? And it’s in the basement. That’s where my archives are. The Some Day Archives, I call them. Someday I am going to look at them. Will someday ever come? Our homes are full of souvenirs and mementos and scrapbooks. Computers have made it possible to save a lot of things very conveniently. But I have files on my screen that I rarely open. Now and then I will get sentimental, and open a file, like Jennifer’s, and reminisce. (We are no longer together.) I open my father’s file at least once a month. And Badger’s. She was the dachshund ahead of Smitty, and the first individual who ever depended upon me. When I see that a natural disaster or a fire has destroyed a home, I always wonder about the possessions that were lost. The keepsakes. My basement flooded in 2003 when I was out of town. Half of my archives were lost. For a while, I was heartbroken. Now I cannot remember exactly what I lost. I started over, but I no longer keep as much. Because I know that someday may never come. “Can’t go on, everything I had is gone. Stormy weather.” It’s not true. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net
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We’re not going to abandon them (Elbert County); we’re going to be here to work with them.”
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provide the services.” Rosales favors pocketed growth instead of a massive all-encompassing infrastructure and views the ongoing well-measuring program and future water study as significant for creating the county’s master plan. “We need to know what our resources are, how much we have, and where … we have it, because if we plan for growth and it’s in the wrong places, it doesn’t make sense,” he said. The planning commission is made up of nine members appointed by the three commissioners, and Rosales is enthusiastic about members’ varied backgrounds, experiences, and skills. “That’s going to help us. I think we’re
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Clay Brown, DOLA regional manager for the Central Region Counties, met with the Board of County Commissioners on April 4 to facilitate the grant process. The county has until June to complete its requirements or risk losing the grant. Photo by Rick Gustafson
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“It’s going to be tight,” he said. If the county cannot complete the master plan project with the $150,000, DOLA does provide an avenue for additional funds, provided the BOCC can come up with a match. It is likely to grant supplemental request without requiring that the county reapply. For the county to finalize the DOLA match it needs to complete intergovernmental agreements (IGA) with the three municipalities in the county. The BOCC completed an IGA with Elizabeth
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Four survivors of various crimes, whose names were withheld for safety reasons, were also recognized at the ceremony for their courage. One young survivor of child sexual assault was praised for her resilience and courage in revisiting a tragedy from her youth. Her testimony helped put
AWARD WINNERS Business Innovation Award — Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center Career Service Award — Rusty Cain, Aurora Police Department victim advocate Community Partnership Award — Michelle Dossey, Arapahoe County Department of Human Social Services Exemplary Crisis Victim Advocacy — Aurora Police Department first responders Law Enforcement Innovation Award — Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office court services deputies Nonprofit Innovation Award — Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic Outstanding Community Advocate — Jordan Rogers and Marjorie Sayers, Crisis Center (Castle Rock/Douglas) Outstanding Law Enforcement Advocate — Anne Darr, FBI Innocence Lost Task Force Victim Advocate Outstanding Rural Victim Advocacy — Pam Witucki, Elbert County Coalition for
last fall, and a template from that agreement has been presented to both Kiowa and Simla. DOLA awarded the master plan grant in June 2015 and the county budgeted $75,000 in matching funds in December. The BOCC has one year from the award letter date to complete the final steps or it risks losing the grant. Brown said that the BOCC needs to keep moving forward, but Brown wants to work with Elbert County to complete the grant and the master plan. “We’re not going to abandon them; we’re going to be here to work with them,” Brown said. DOLA is the only state agency that grants funds for master plans.
the predator in prison after he became a repeat offender. The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 10-16. The week provides an opportunity for those involved in victim assistance and victims’ rights to reflect on the meaning of their work and accomplishments. The week serves to re-energize efforts for the work yet to be done and is a time to recognize the strength and achievements of crime victims and survivors. Outreach Peace Officer Advocacy — Detective Beverly Wilson, Parker Police Department Peace Officer Advocacy — Sgt. Bruce Peterson, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Public Policy Award — State Rep. Rhonda Fields Volunteer Innovation Award — Alyce Blevins and Kateri Nelson, court facility dog volunteers Volunteer Service Award — Denise FinnZinn, Domestic Violence Fast Track volunteer (Castle Rock) Survivor Courage Award — Victim, elder abuse (Rural) Survivor Courage Award — Victim, child sexual assault Arapahoe County Survivor Courage Award — Victim, unlawful sexual contact Arapahoe County Survivor Courage Award — Victim, domestic violence Douglas County Note: Survivor Courage Award recipients’ names were not released for privacy and safety reasons.
It feels like we have been in limbo for nine years. The meaning of “long-term” just got even longer. We got spoiled a bit in 2012 and 2013 when Quantitative Easing fueled the potential for growth that has not yet occurred. Now the markets are adjusting prices for what stocks are really worth in this environment. This makes us unhappy and unhappy people want something to change. That’s where the election comes in. Voters cannot make up their minds what they want or who they want to solve our wealth of problems. Usually when change is needed, the pendulum swings wide to overcompensate. Hence we have significant differences between the extreme left and right, depending on the issues. This creates more uncertainty (and a lot of terrible ads in the media). Jerry Webman, chief economist for Oppenheimer Funds, states that it is the economy that dictates the election, not the other way around. He also said, “Hating the government is not an investment strategy.”
going to challenge ourselves in many of these situations, because we all look at things a little different, and I think that is very healthy. I think when you get everyone thinking the same, you’re missing out. I’m very proud of the people we have,” he said. Along with his fellow planning commission members, Rosales is hoping that Elbert County residents will participate in the process, but realizes one of his biggest challenges will be communication. “Communicating with the citizens so that they understand what’s at stake and what impact they really do have, because a lot of them don’t really think they have an impact. They do,” he said. “We’re going to make sure their voices are heard.” Rosales did, however, raise concerns over the internal relationships within Elbert County government and members of staff that could play a major part in the future of any planning, which we will address in part two of our conversation. Statistics show that you would have lost money trying to vote with your investment dollars in previous election years. The economic engine worldwide is what dictates growth and returns. The amount of debt global economies are carrying will need to be reduced through future growth and higher demands over time. Meanwhile, watch for opportunities: Improvement in China and progress in Europe through support from their Central Bank. If their growth is anywhere close to what happened in the United States during our easy money policy years, they (and we as investors) could be in for nice advances in stock prices around the world. In turn this should help fuel our home-based companies for stronger earnings in future quarters. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 29 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www. kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
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“Some people love the megachurches, other people like the smaller churches. We get to know each other quickly.” — The Rev. Marilyn Lewis, Ruth Memorial Chapel
The Rev. Marilyn Lewis speaks to her congregation at the Ruth Memorial Chapel in Parker on April 10. Lewis leads the Center for Spiritual Living, a nondenominational church whose philosophy combines the teachings of many faiths. Photos by Tom Skelley
Church offers wide path to God Center for Spiritual Living breathes new life into historic building
MORE ON THE RUTH MEMORIAL CHAPEL Location: 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker
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History: Construction on the church began in February 1912 and the building held its first gathering on June 14, 1912. A formal dedication followed on May 25, 1913. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized by the Town of Parker as a landmark. It is the first church built in Parker.
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he sun streamed through the windows of Ruth Memorial Chapel in Parker on a warm spring morning, casting beams of light across the sanctuary as people hugged, talked and greeted each other. As two men picked up the instruments and played a soft call to worship, the congregants took their seats in the pews, bobbing and swaying to the tune. As a woman began singing and the congregation joined in, the old, historic space came alive, like a photograph changing from black and white to color. After the song and applause ended, the Rev. Marilyn Lewis of the Center for Spiritual Living greeted members and newcomers alike. “We honor you no matter what spiritual path you are on,” she said, inviting first-time visitors to raise their hands so they could receive flowers, a welcome packet and another round of applause. To some it may seem odd to hear Buddhist singing bowls or readings from the “Tao of Pooh” in a church designed by Protestants more than a century ago. To Lewis and her congregation, the chapel is home. “We like to say that we believe in new thought with ancient wisdom,” Lewis said. “It’s wonderful to be in a historic church. It’s all God.” The Center for Spiritual Living, or CSL, is a nondenominational church that combines the tenets of many faiths. The church follows the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed and other spiritual leaders as well as philosophers such as Plato and Deepak Chopra. Lewis said CSL believes in a common thread running through all
The name: The church is named after Dr. Walter Heath’s daughter, Ruth, who died young. Dr. Heath donated land for the construction of the church and died suddenly just after construction began.
The Ruth Memorial Chapel sits at 19650 East Main Street in Parker. The chapel hosts the Center for Spiritual Living’s Sunday services each week. major religions. “We honor all faiths, all paths to God,” Lewis said. “Instead of seeing God as an old man in the sky who decides what some people should have and what others shouldn’t have, we believe that God created a world of good, beauty and love … He wants us to enjoy the beauty in the world.” A special space Suzanne Velasquez is charged with preserving the beauty of the chapel for the Parker Area Historical Society, which is responsible for the building’s upkeep. On a tour of the building a few days before a recent Sunday service, she pulled a rope hanging from the ceiling to ring the church’s bell. The sound that has announced church services and weddings since 1912 still rings clearly
over a century later. Velasquez smiled and described the ambience of the iconic building in the heart of the town. “There’s definitely something special about anyone who chooses this space,” Velasquez said. “Just the number of people who’ve come through here and worshipped here over the last 100 plus years... This is a special little gem. A lot of the people who I see come through here… appreciate the feeling such an old building gives.” Evonne Levy, who has has been with CSL for 10 years, appreciates that feeling. As a practicioner, she leads meditation and prayers during CSL services. “It’s a sacred space,” Levy said. “There’s something very spiritual about (the chapel), a feeling of home. I hear people all the time saying that they love it.” The small building and its congrega-
Details: The building holds approximately 70 people in its rustic pews. It is rented out by the town for weddings but also hosts services for the Center for Spiritual Living each Sunday. For more information on the chapel, go to http://parkerarts.org/1887/RuthMemorial-Chapel
tion of approximately 73 worshippers draw a sharp contrast to the so-called “megachurches” throughout the south metro area. Lewis said large churches, particularly the ones in Parker, do many wonderful things. Her “spiritual family” simply seeks a more intimate experience “Some people love the megachurches, other people like the smaller churches” like CSL, Lewis said. “We get to know each other quickly.” All seekers welcome One might expect a church with such a modern approach to attract only young, “New Age” types, decked out in Church continues on Page 11
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Birkenstocks and tie-dye. In fact, the worshippers at CSL reflect a variety of ages, backgrounds and prior religious affiliations. Other than the possible exception of a member in a Colorado Rockies jersey, they look the same as any other church’s congregation. Levy said many of the group’s members practiced Judaism and Christianity before joining a church that celebrates aspects of all of those faiths. She appreciates that CSL respects all religions and faiths, and that the church takes a modern approach to seeking God. “We’re not wearing sandals anymore,” Levy said. “We do things to make (God) real for us today.” Bob Collins, a board member at CSL, was one of the members who helped select Ruth Memorial Chapel as the CSL’s place of worship. He said in an email that the building’s traditional appearance helps new members make the transition to a new way of worship. “Our faith welcomes all spiritual seekers,” Collins said. “The backdrop of
Founder: Ernest Holmes. Holmes, born in 1887, grew up in Maine and was a lover of the outdoors. In 1926 he wrote “The Science of the Mind,” which contains foundational principles of the CSL. Holmes formed the Religious Science church, the precursor to the CSL.
Musicians begin the Sunday service for the Center for Spiritual Living at Ruth Memorial Chapel in Parker on April 10. CSL follows the teachings of several religious leaders and philosophers. Photo by Tom Skelley a traditional chapel comforts many who arrive … There is a comfort that we are seeking a stronger, personal relationship with God in the same place of many who came before us.” Velasquez said maintenance issues at the chapel don’t arise often. The most common problem is air conditioning breaking down during summer weddings. New stairs are needed to continue to welcome wedding parties and worshippers. The chapel’s foundation is
sturdy, but it will need some restoration to remain so. The CSL’s foundation is strong too, Lewis said, and as the congregation grows it will eventually need a larger space to accommodate them. “At some point we’re going to outgrow it,” she said. But for now, Lewis and her fellow worshippers like Collins are grateful to be where they are each Sunday. “We always say ‘welcome home,’” he said. “We’ve been waiting for you.”
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Beliefs: The CSL promotes a belief in “new thought combined with ancient wisdom.” Simply put, church members believe that science and faith work together to create the world around us and scientific principles prove spiritual beliefs. Members believe in prayer, positive thinking and many of the beliefs taught in Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and other major religions. Locations: The church has 400 locations around the world in more than 30 countries in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Home office: 573 Park Point Drive, Golden Parker office: 19731 Pikes Peak Ave., Suite G-2 Services: Every Sunday at 10 a.m. at Ruth Memorial Chapel More information and contact: cslparker.org
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Colorado Potters Guild creates unique gifts Just in time for spring gift needs, the Colorado Potters Guild holds its annual Spring Show and Sale at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd. in Cherry Hills Village. A casserole for a newlywed or a Sonya Ellingboe mom; a special mug SONYA’S for the graduate to take to college; posSAMPLER sibly a hummingbird feeder for the nature-lover, will be a one-of-a-kind gift to treasure indefinitely. (Or it’s just fun to look and touch!) Hours: 4-8 p.m. April 28; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 29; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30. Admission is free. coloradopotters.org. Author to visit Arapahoe Libraries will host New York
Times best-selling author Maggie Steifvater at 2 p.m. at Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial. The author of the “Shiver Trilogy” will introduce “The Raven King,” next in the “Raven Cycle.” Tattered Cover will have books for sale and the writer will autograph copies for readers. Free, but registration is required. Visit any branch or arapahoelibraries.org or call 303-LIBRARY. Scholar recognized Arapahoe Community College student Cecilia Lee, from Elbert and now residing in Littleton, was recognized at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention and in a special section of the April 12 edition of USA Today as one of 20 students nationwide named to the All-USA Academic Team. Chosen from 1,900 nominees, she will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Named to the 2016 Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team, she was also recognized as a 2016 Coca-Cola Scholar with
a $2,000 scholarship. She is enrolled at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County High School and is a co-editor of the 2016 Progenitor literary magazine as well as a participant in other ACC activities. She will continue her education at the University of Alabama with a double major in mechanical engineering and economics.
Immigrant center event The Littleton Immigrant Resources Center will sell Irish and Italian treats at 1:30 p.m., before the 2 p.m. showing of the movie “Brooklyn,” on April 30 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Donations will also be accepted by the Bemis-based center, which assists immigrants on their journey to citizenship.
Pruning roses South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers its annual Pruning Workshop for gardeners at Littleton’s Memorial Rose Garden, 5804 S. Bemis St., Littleton. Receive hands-on training from 8 a.m. to noon on April 30. Bring gloves and sharp shears to the garden, which holds 1,800 different rose varieties, including AllAmerican Rose Select. District horticulturist Larry Hurd, master gardeners and members of the Denver Rose Society will be on hand with instructions. To register, contact Hurd at 303-721-8478 or larry@ssprd.org. (Rain date is May 7.)
Volunteers needed Bemis Library offers a free delivery service for homebound patrons and needs volunteers. Contact library assistant Krysta Wiggins-Post at 303-7953961. Williams’ scores Composer John Williams has written scores for many iconic films, including “Schindler’s List,” “Home Alone,” and “Star Wars.” The Parker Symphony Orchestra will play a selection of Williams’ works at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker. Tickets: parkerarts.org, 303-805-6800.
Eighth-grader shines in the world of theater Parker girl appeared at Aurora Fox this year
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Parker eighth-grade performer Madeleine Kee was in her first professional performance, “Little Women,” at the Aurora Fox this year and will be attending Denver School of the Arts in the fall as a theater major. A student at American Academy, Parker, she won honors in the Junior National Thespian Festival
competition last year and thus is eligible to participate in the June International Thespian Festival at Lincoln, Nebraska, this summer, with young Thespians from across the nation. Other Douglas County middle schools at the Junior Festival were Cimarron, Mesa and Mountain Ridge Middle Schools, according to Madeleine’s mother, Kimberly Kee. A number of area high school students also compete each year in the state Thespian Festival at the Denver Performing Arts Complex and some go on to compete in Lincoln. For those who want to continue in col-
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IF YOU GO “Mary Poppins” will be presented at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Performances are: 10 a.m. April 29 (Parker cast); 7 p.m. April 29 (Parker cast); 2 p.m. April 30 (Parker cast); 7 p.m. April 30 (Castle Pines cast); 2 p.m. May 1 (Castle Pines cast). Tickets: 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org.
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appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, April 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker.
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Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association plans its 21st festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Parker Bible Church, 4391 Mainstreet, Parker. More than 350 students from Douglas and Elbert counties will play before judges and take music theory tests. High level performers will play in the honors concert the following weekend. Large prizes will be given to “Stump the Musician” game winners. Call 303-841-2976.
The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated. Go from Simla and Matheson to Limon on Thursday, April 28.
Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an
CURTAIN TIME For the family — or just parents “Peter and the Starcatcher,” by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, plays through May 15 at BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Directed and very cleverly staged by Nick Sugar. Suggested for kids 10 and older — and their parents — who will each find their own bits to laugh at. Performances: Wednesdays through Sundays. See bdtstage.com or call 303-449-6000 for details about times and ticket prices. Regional premiere “Casa Valentina” by Harvey Fierstein plays April 22 to May 22 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Josh Hartwell. Play about a vacation spot in the Catskills that caters to heterosexual men who are cross-dressers. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and
Monday, May 9; 6 p.m. Sundays (No show May 8). Tickets cost $24-$30, theedgetheater.com, 303-232-0363. Anti-political “November” repeats April 22-May 21 at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Avenue, Denver. Kevin Hart stars. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays beginning May 1; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays May 12 and 19. Tickets: avenuetheater.com. Norma Desmond “Sunset Boulevard” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton plays at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, April 29 to May 29. Directed by Craig Bond and Evgueni Mlodnik. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$34, vintagetheatre.com or 303-856-7830.
Lincoln Day Dinner Elbert County Republican Party plans its Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, April 30, at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa. Doors open for cocktail hour at 5 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker is Benjamin Collins, National Security Commentator and U.S. Army Special Forces veteran (Green Beret). Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Go to www.ecrgop.com to purchase tickets. Monthly Adult Lecture Series The Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission sponsors talks on topics that impact Colorado and Douglas County residents. The intent of these talks is to increase the understanding of how science and technology address issues facing the community. RSVP required; call the PACE Center box office at 303-805-6800. All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Thursday, May 5, Living with Wildlife. Mary K.
McCormac, education and watchable wildlife coordinator (Northeast Region), will lead a discussion on how and why human-wildlife conflicts happen, how to minimize potential problems, and how to protect wild animals, people and pets. Non-Fiction Book Club Meets Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the Parker Library. Discussion can continue afterward, if desired, at Kneaders. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-2753750 for details. The topic for May is the Civil Rights Movement. Members can read a book about integration of the first high school, Martin Luther King, the Black Panthers, the Freedom Riders. One suggestion is “A Mightly Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School,” by Charlotta Walls LaNier. In June, the group will meet from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at 11008 Blackwolf Drive, Parker (Canterberry Crossing). RSVP requested.
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Elizabeth takes team titles Cardinals boys, girls shine at Twilight Invitational By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Athletes wearing red Elizabeth jerseys earned spots among the top in their events at the Cardinals boys and girls both earned the points needed to take top honors in the team standings at the April 9 Thomas Jefferson Twilight Invitational Track Meet. “We are better than we originally thought we might be this season and that is exciting,” Cardinals coach Colin Lyons said. “We have about 85 kids out this season, about 50 boys and 35 girls. We are basically a young team with some talented young athletes with us this season. But we also have some of our upperclassmen who will probably score points for us too.” The Cardinal boys scored 102 points to finish first among the 29 teams competing in the meet. Rock Canyon was second with 69 points and ThunderRidge was third with 57 points. The Cardinal boys won a number of events, and added to the team total with athletes who earned points in about every event. Also, there were competitors who scored team points for Elizabeth in more than one event. Elizabeth’s Jacob Morse won the 110-meter high hurdles and finished second in the 300-meter hurdles while L.J. Robinson finished third in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash, plus he joined forces with Dylan Benson, Tyler Curtis and Brad George as the Cardinals won the 4 X 200-meter relay. Elizabeth’s teams also finished second in the 4 X 100 relay and fifth in the 4 X 800 relay. Top Cardinal performers in field events included Ryan Stuchlik, who won the pole vault while teammate Jacob Stoat was third, and Josh Hernandez was third in the triple jump. In the girls division, Elizabeth finished first with 101 points, ThunderRidge was second with 73.5 points and Rock Canyon was third with 68 points.
Elizabeth’s Jacob Morse pulls ahead of the runners in his heat of the 110-meter high hurdles at the April 8 Twilight Invitational. Morse won the event, and the points he earned helped the Elizabeth boys win the team title. Photo by Tom Munds The Cardinal girls used the same formula as the boys by combining event wins with point-earning finishes in numerous events to amass the points needed to win the team title. On the track, the Cardinals’ only first-place finish was in the 4 x 200 relay as the team of Tegan Alexander, Chloe Peterson, Jordan Speicher and Kallaway Wood won the event in a time of 1:45.66. The Elizabeth relays were strong as both the 4 X 400 and 4 X 800 teams finished second and the sprint medley team finished third. Alexander took second place in the 400-meter run and Ashten Loeks took second in the 300-meter hurdles.
A trio of Cardinals placed in the long jump as Peterson finished first, Kallaway Wood was third and Lexye Wood was eighth. In a big track meet like the Twilight Invitational, every performance is important to the team because points are only awarded to the top eight finishers in an event. The individual or relay team with the best time in track events and the athlete with the best distance or height in the field events receives 10 points. Eight points go to the runnerup and lesser points for the other six placers with one point awarded for eighth place. Finishing in the top eight can be a challenge at a big meet where each
team can enter several competitors. To accommodate all entries, there can be several heats in an event. For example, there were 13 heats and 88 runners who competed in the boys 100-meter dash while there were 11 heats and 83 athletes who competed in the girls 100-meter dash. Winning a heat race is good for the individual but doesn’t always mean the effort scores points, because meet officials evaluate the performances of all entries in an event and award the top eight places to the eight athletes who had the best times in track events or, in field events, the eight athletes who cleared the bar at the tallest height or recorded the longest distance throws.
Cardinals fly past Pirates on the diamond Elizabeth’s timely hitting earns 11-4 win over Englewood
also helped his own cause as he drove in two runs with a triple. Elizabeth belted out two doubles and three triples, plus the Cardinals helped set up scoring opportunities as they stole 12 bases in 12 tries.
By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Elizabeth got solid pitching and defense, and scored at least one run in each of the last six innings April 13 as the Cardinals added another win to their league total with an 11-4 victory over Englewood. “We have a solid mixture of players with solid senior leadership along with good performances by our younger players,” Cardinals coach Doug Severinsen said after the game. “I feel the strength of our team is our defense and our pitching, plus, while our guys are generally not power hitters, we do manufacture runs.” He said the team has good speed and is aggressive on the bases. Stealing bases can move a player into a place when he can score on a well-hit single, the coach said. Key moments Elizabeth broke a scoreless tie in the second inning on an RBI single by Garrett Warren. The Cardinals scored again in the third inning and padded the lead with a three-run scoring spree in the fourth inning. Elizabeth led 11-0 in the top of
Elizabeth’s Garrett Hawkins heads out of the batter’s box after putting down a bunt during the April 13 league baseball game against Englewood. Hawkins beat out the bunt but didn’t score. The Cardinals did score runs in the last six innings to win the game, 11-4. Photo by Tom Munds the seventh, but the Pirates spoiled the shutout by scoring four runs in the game’s final inning. Key players/statistics Seven Cardinals drove in runs. Those leading the offense included Garrett War-
ren, who hit a double, stole three bases and drove in a run. Corbin Kloppenberg went three for five with a double and one RBI. Kyle Savikas pitched six scoreless innings for the Cardinals. He gave up five hits, walked five and struck out seven. He
They said it Kloppenberg said he had a good day at the plate, one of the best days hitting so far this season. “A day like this gives me more confidence when I come to bat, and I think it can help me continue to hit well,” he said. “I try to hit the ball where it is pitched. I am not really a power hitter but I can drive the ball deep.” He plays right field and he also pitches. Kloppenberg said his best pitch is his curve ball but he also has a good fastball that he tried to move around in the strike zone to keep the hitters guessing. He said his goals for this season are to keep playing well and to help his team win games. “Baseball is my sport and the only sport I play,” the senior said. “I play all year and I think that helps me keep up and improve my skills as I hope for the opportunity to play baseball in college.” Cards continues on Page 15
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SPORTS ROUNDUP ELIZABETH CARDINALS BASEBALL Elizabeth 11, Englewood 4 Elizabeth won the April 13 conference game. Key performers: Garret Warren and Riley Saunders both went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Kyle Savikas hit a triple with two RBIs. Warren also had three stolen bases. In six innings pitched, Savikas struck out seven batters and allowed no runs.
Wherry went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Kyle Savikas also had two RBIs.
Longmont 8, Elizabeth 7 Elizabeth was edged out in the April 9 non-conference game. Key performers: Jackson
GIRLS SOCCER Elizabeth 5, Englewood 1 Elizabeth won the April 14 conference game. Key performers: Meri
Fort Morgan 8, Elizabeth 5 Elizabeth lost the April 8 conference game. Key performers: Corbin Kloppenberg had an RBI. Kyle Savikas went 3-for-5 with two doubles and had three stolen bases.
Sandy and Reilly Blakeslee each scored two goals. Summer Hatch also scored a goal. Goalkeeper Megan Reyher had seven saves. Elizabeth 2, Fort Morgan 0 Elizabeth shut out Fort Morgan in the April 12 conference game. Key performers: Meri Sandy scored two goals. Goalkeeper Megan Reyher had four saves.
TRACK AND FIELD Thomas Jefferson Twilight: Elizabeth boys and girls each won the April 8 meet in Denver. First place individual finishers were: Jacob Morse, 110 meter hurdles; the 4 x 200 meter boys relay team; Ryan Stuchlik, pole Elizabeth 3, Kennedy 0 vault; the 4 x 200 meter Elizabeth shut out Kennedy girls relay team; and Chloe Peterson, long jump. in the April 9 non-confer-
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ELBERT BULLDOGS TRACK AND FIELD The Bulldogs boys team placed 23rd out of 27 teams at the Warren Mitchell Invitational on April 9. Key Players: Daniell Mayer placed 23rd in the long jump and Logan Pumroy took 27th in the discus. The girls team took 20th
out of 27 teams at the Warren Invitational. Key athletes: Kaya Chamberlain took eighth place in the 200 meters. Taryn Lee placed 15th in the long jump. Trinity Winchell took 14th in the high jump.
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Going forward The April 13 win over Englewood
BASEBALL Kiowa/Simla 10, Byers 1 The combined Kiowa team won the April 12 non-conference game. Key performers: Jason George went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a triple. Kasey Nusbaum went 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Dante Braun had three stolen bases.
raised Elizabeth’s overall record to 6-5 and made the Cardinals 6-1, which means they are tied for first place with Fort Morgan in the Class 4A Colorado 7 League. The Cardinals are in the homestretch of the season and they are poised to play their final two games
TRACK AND FIELD Warren Mitchell Invitational: Kiowa boys placed 10th and girls placed 10th in the April 9 meet held in Limon. Top finishers were: 4x400-meter boys relay team, second place; Melanie Deering, 400 meters, first place; and the 4x800-meter girls relay team, first place.
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Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-343-1856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com
Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteer drivers Requirements: Pick-up time is 1 p.m. Saturdays. Contact: Emily, 303-830-0202 ext. 24 or emily@projectangelheart.org.
Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado. org or 1-877-404-5708
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Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers to help seniors, teens, youth and more in a variety of capacities. Contact: 303-738-7938 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Need: Volunteers to help with mail/delivery room, internal mail delivery/pick-up and more. Requirements: Citizen Academy graduates will be given priority consideration. All other applicants must pass a background screening. Contact: Lt. Steve Curti at 720874-3936 ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-4888325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Terry Shipley, 303688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.
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Elbert County News 19
April 21, 2016
Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whether a waiting period is taking longer than expected, or just seems that way, the anxious Lamb would do well to create a center of calm within her- or himself, and not do anything rash. TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Practical matters dominate the week, but cultural activities also are favored, especially those that can be shared with someone special in the Bovine’s life. Some important news might be forthcoming. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need to know more about a possible career move in order to see if it offers a real opportunity or just a change. You’re sure to get lots of advice -- some of it good -- but the decision must be yours. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The arrival of hoped-for good news about a loved one dominates most of the week and provides a great excuse for the party-loving Moon Child to plan a special event to celebrate. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas rushing to finalize their plans might want to think about slowing down the pace, or risk overlooking an important consideration that could become a sore point down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week’s challenges call for logical approaches. But sentiment also has its place. Sharing memories with a special someone, for example, strengthens the bond between you.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A brandnew approach to a problem could have a good chance of succeeding if it’s based on a solid foundation of fact to strengthen its potential for standing up to scrutiny.
Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa CO 80117 Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation v. Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a dissolved Colorado company; MABE, LLC, a Colorado company; Claudio Cozzini, an individual; Abe Nubani, an individual; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Cole Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated 5/29/98 and known as trust no. 98-8015, an Illinois banking corporation; John and Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all non-record Claimants.
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Attorney for Plaintiff: David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, Colorado 80401 Phone Number: 303.273.2923 FAX Number: 720.746.3027 E-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com
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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t rush to make up for lost time. Your productivity can be measured not only by what you do, but how you do it. Move carefully until the job is done the way you like it.
Case Number:2016 CV 030008 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
PUBLIC NOTICE Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa CO 80117 Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation v. Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a dissolved Colorado company; MABE, LLC, a Colorado company; Claudio Cozzini, an individual; Abe Nubani, an individual; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Cole Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated 5/29/98 and known as trust no. 98-8015, an Illinois banking corporation; John and Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all non-record Claimants.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition/Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the last day of publication. A copy of the Petition/Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jon R. Snow, aka Jon Richard Snow, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 5
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 17, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Jacquelyn Suzanne Storti be changed to Jack Anthony Storti Case No.: 16 C 12 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Joleen Jenkins, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 23392 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jon R. Snow, aka Jon Richard Snow, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 5
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 August 31, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Julie K. Snow-Kloppenberg Personal Representative 8500 E. Warren Avenue Denver, Colorado 80231 Legal Notice No: 23391 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
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 August 31, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.
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Julie K. Snow-Kloppenberg Personal Representative 8500 E. Warren Avenue Denver, Colorado 80231 Legal Notice No: 23391 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa CO 80117 Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation v. Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a dissolved Colorado company; MABE, LLC, a Colorado company; Claudio Cozzini, an individual; Abe Nubani, an individual; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Cole Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated 5/29/98 and known as trust no. 98-8015, an Illinois banking corporation; John and Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all non-record Claimants. Attorney for Plaintiff: David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, Colorado 80401 Phone Number: 303.273.2923 FAX Number: 720.746.3027 E-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com Case Number:2016 CV 030008 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition/Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the last day of publication. A copy of the Petition/Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition/Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, the Court may enter judgment
Attorney for Plaintiff: David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, Colorado 80401 Phone Number: 303.273.2923 FAX Number: 720.746.3027 E-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com
Misc. Private Legals
Case Number:2016 CV 030008 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition/Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the last day of publication. A copy of the Petition/Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition/Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Petition/Complaint without further notice. Your answer or other response must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. This is an action requesting the Court void fraudulent transfers made in attempt to avoid execution of a judgment against certain real property situated in the county of Elbert, State of Colorado, more particularly described as: Vacant Land: NE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; Vacant Land: SE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; Vacant Land: NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; and Vacant Land: SW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM.
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If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition/Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Petition/Complaint without further notice. Your answer or other response must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. This is an action requesting the Court void fraudulent transfers made in attempt to avoid execution of a judgment against certain real property situated in the county of Elbert, State of Colorado, more particularly described as:
Misc. Private Legals
Vacant Land: NE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; Vacant Land: SE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; Vacant Land: NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; and Vacant Land: SW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM.
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Clearwater Metropolitan District, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be writein candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2016 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
Dated this 29th day of March, 2016.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
DOUGLAS A. TURNER, P.C. s/ David J. Marcus David J. Marcus, Esq., Reg. #41189
Ryan Gerome: 4-year term until May, 2020
In accordance with C.R.C.P. 121, §126(9), a printed copy of this document with original signatures is being maintained by the filing party and will be made available for inspection by other parties or the Court upon request. Legal Notice No.: 23387 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: May 12, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press The Elbert County News
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Clearwater Metropolitan District, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be writein candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2016 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
Alan B. Luke, II: 4-year term until May, 2020 /s/ Heather Christman (Signature of the Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Brian K. Matise, General Counsel 303-792-5595 P.O. Box 630800, Highlands Ranch, CO 80163 District Facsimile Number: 303-708-0527 District Email: bmatise@burgsimpson.com Legal Notice No.: 23393 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the North Pines Metropolitan District, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be writein candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2016 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Alan B. Luke, II: 4-year term until May, 2020 Michael Ranger Duran: 4 year term until May, 2020 /s/ Heather Christman (Signature of the Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Brian K. Matise, General Counsel 303-792-5595 P.O. Box 630800, Highlands Ranch, CO 80163 District Facsimile Number: 303-708-0527 District Email: bmatise@burgsimpson.com Legal Notice No.: 23394 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: April 21, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify you. Reading your public notices is the best way to find out what is happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t read public notices, you never know what you might miss. Dated this 29th day of March, 2016.
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the North Pines Metropolitan District, Elbert County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be writein candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2016 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.
Notices are meant to be noticed. Read your public notices and get involved!Elbert * 1 DOUGLAS A. TURNER, P.C. s/ David J. Marcus David J. Marcus, Esq., Reg. #41189
Ryan Gerome: 4-year term until May, 2020
In ac cordance with C.R.C.P. 121, §126(9), a printed copy of this document with original signatures is being maintained by the filing party and will be made available for inspection by other parties or the Court upon request.
Alan B. Luke, II: 4-year term until May, 2020
Legal Notice No.: 23387 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: May 12, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Contact Person for the District: Brian K. Matise, General Counsel 303-792-5595 P.O. Box 630800, Highlands Ranch, CO
/s/ Heather Christman (Signature of the Designated Election Official)
The following candidates are hereby declared elected:
Alan B. Luke, II: 4-year term until May, 2020 Michael Ranger Duran: 4 year term until May, 2020 /s/ Heather Christman (Signature of the Designated Election Official)
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