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Stampede set to charge ahead Town’s signature event comes back for 54th time BY JULIE A. TAYLOR SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The countdown to Elizabeth’s largest and longest-running event is underway. In just over a week, the son of a cowboy-music legend will kick off the four-day event, sending thousands of locals and travelers
through mutton bustin’, a parade, 50 vendors, carnival rides and bull riding each day. The Elizabeth Stampede rodeo returns on May 31 for its 54th year, offering all of the excitement and attractions that has earned it the approval of top bull riders and patrons, and some of the highest awards. “What you’re going to see is one of the best professional rodeos in the nation in that little venue at Casey Jones Park, with the stands nestled
in the pine trees, and the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains,” said Jace Glick, Elizabeth Stampede president. With a competition of 550 other small-market rodeos across the nation, the Stampede has earned the Mountain States Circuit of the Year 16 times, among a number of other esteemed awards. “We have the best cowboys in the business coming to our tiny rodeo; the baddest, brawniest bulls in the business,” Glick said. “Probably a
third of our contestants have been to the big show before.” The rurally located Stampede attracts professional riders because it starts earlier than most, being one of the first rodeos of the season. Plus, it is renowned for its cowboy hospitality as it feeds the riders and their families and is one of the only small rodeos in the nation to offer free medical assistance in its sports medicine trailer. SEE RODEO, P4
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Session delivers bills on transportation, pension reform State lawmakers also tackled health care, affordable housing BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In a work season buoyed up by unforeseen revenue, Colorado lawmakers passed a deal to put more money toward the state’s deep transportation needs, gave the green light to a lastminute compromise on its publicretirement system and made progress on curtailing the opioid epidemic. As conservative lawmakers note, the Legislature passed heavy spending lifts without a tax hike — enabled by favorable forecasts to the tune of a $1.3 billion increase in state revenue from last fiscal year. Strong economic growth and changes in federal tax policy set the state up to take in more revenue. But Democrats and Republicans still battled on how to split that pie, and compromises left both sides without their ideal path forward. Meanwhile, developments were less noteworthy on affordable housing, as prices continue a years-long spike. The regular session — the 120-day term when bills can be passed — ended May 9. Here’s a look at some of what was accomplished.
Wheels turn on transportation Colorado landed itself in a $9 billion hole as of 2016, according to state projections of transportation-spending needs through 2025, and lawmakers aimed to chip further away at that price tag. “Transportation was a — if not the — priority for Republicans this session,” said state House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock. Roads and bridges had been “neglected by the Democrats for 13 years,” he added. For the Democrats’ part, state House Speaker Crisanta Duran supported an unsuccessful bill last year to ask voters to raise sales and use taxes by 0.62 percentage points to raise about $375 million per year for the Colorado Department of Transportation, with other revenue going to counties and municipalities.
Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, supported that bill along with Duran, D-Denver. This time around, lawmakers passed a $645 million boost over the next two years in a bill that would also ask voters in 2019 to approve about $2.3 billion in bond funding for transportation. That option would put Colorado on the hook for up to $3.25 billion in borrowing costs over 20 years. But before that, outside groups may ask voters in 2018 to approve either another spending requirement without taxes, or allow a sales-tax increase. “The Legislature will have no choice, I think, but to spend more on transportation and spend less on other things” if the first option passed, said Chris Holbert, state Senate majority leader. Holbert, R-Parker, was skeptical of the tax increase passing, “given the voter reaction to prior tax increases.” Senate Bill 18-001, the deal lawmakers passed, headed to the governor’s desk May 17. Small steps on housing Housing affordability, on the other hand, didn’t see a grand bargain that would move the needle much. “There was more lip service than anything else,” said Eric Sondermann, a Colorado independent political analyst. Democrats unsuccessfully tried to pass a tax on shopping bags to fund
affordable-housing assistance, while Republicans focus on what they say are regulations that make construction unaffordable. “House Republicans are optimistic that the construction-litigation reform law passed in 2017 will spur more affordable home construction, but we need to give the market time to adjust before enacting more legislation,” said Cole Wist, state House assistant minority leader, R-Centennial. Lawmakers passed a bill that extends the state’s ability to allocate affordable-housing tax credits through the year 2024. It would have expired at the end of 2019, according to the Legislature’s website. It was a welcome move, but Coloradans need more support, state Rep. Faith Winter said. “I’m excited that we were able to (extend) affordable-housing tax credits so that more affordable-housing projects can get off the ground,” said Winter, D-Westminster. “However, the response from the Legislature was woefully inadequate in addressing the affordable-housing crisis in Colorado.” The Legislature passed what state Rep. Chris Kennedy called a “renters’ rights bill” that would require landlords to provide a copy of a lease to each tenant, as well as receipts for cash rent payments, he said. SEE REPORT, P8
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“That’s just unheard of, and as a result we truly put on one of the best, unbelievable rodeo shows in the nation,” Glick said. “It’s magical. It’s cool.” This marks Glick’s third year as president, and the Stampede’s third year bringing in a carnival and concert. “If you know anything about Chris LeDoux, he’s a cowboy legend. We all grew up on his music,” Glick said of the musician who passed away in 2005. “His son Ned LeDoux is now singing his stuff. That’ll be big this year.” Board member Joanne Hoefer helped organize this year’s concert, which falls on May 31. “We think the concert is going to be great this year,” Hoefer said. “Our opening act is Ned LeDoux and our headliner is Stoney LaRue. We have reserved seating as well as standing room, which is down in front of the stage. All tickets are the same price and the concert is open to all ages.” Although Elizabeth saw glimpses of pony races and cowboy gatherings as far back as the early 1900s, it wasn’t until 1937 that the town put on
an organized amateur rodeo through the Elizabeth Commercial Association. Other occurrences, like World War II and funding challenges, halted the event over the decades leading up to 1966 when it was then branded Elizabeth Stampede. Since then, the rodeo has grown in size and events every year. The June 1 rodeo honors first responders. June 2 is filled from morning until night with a parade, “Behind the Chutes” tours and rodeo performances, with proceeds going to the Stampede Foundation. “We don’t strive in our organization to make money, but to include everyone in our community,” Glick said. “It’s important to share the bounty, so to speak. We take that money and pour it right back into the community.” June 3 starts with cowboy church and ends with a final rodeo, honoring veterans. As president, Glick said his favorite aspect of the rodeo is the opportunity to show good leadership by action and not words to his 275 volunteers. “A beautiful part of that is an amazing amount of awesome friendships and relationships,” Glick said. But his favorite event as a patron? “The same thing for most people, bull racing or barrel racing — pretty girls going fast or people climbing up on a big ugly bull.”
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• 6:30 p.m. — Gates open • 7:30 p.m. — Concert, Stoney LaRue and Ned LeDoux June 1 First responders night and Elizabeth Stampede PRCA Rodeo • 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Vendor Alley open
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Members of Elizabeth American Legion Post 82 in their distinctive uniforms will oversee the annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 28 at the veterans memorial in the Elizabeth Cemetery located off Highway 86. The honor guard will post the colors to open the event. This year’s guest speaker is Marine Cpl. Chris Boyer. In keeping with tradition, the Post 82 All Volunteer Veterans Honor Guard will fire the 21-gun salute and a bugle will play “Taps.” In preparation for the ceremony, members of the local Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs placed an American flag at the grave of each veteran buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The first official Memorial Day celebration was held when Civil War Union Gen. John Alexander Logan, who is the individual Fort Logan is named for, was commander of the Union veterans group the Grand Army of the Republic, and issued an
A member of American Legion Post 28 raises the flag during last year’s Memorial Day ceremonies at the Elizabeth Cemetery. This year’s Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. May 28 at the veterans memorial at the cemetery. COURTESY PHOTO
order that asked all members to decorate the graves of American veterans on May 30, 1868 to honor those who died serving their country. After World War I, Decoration Day became an official holiday and later, the name was changed to Memorial Day. In 1971, Congress passed the holiday act that, among other things, made Memorial Day the last Monday in May.
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Downtown Walking Tours: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month from June to September. The 45-minute tour begins at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Contact 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Elizabeth Stampede: Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2, with an opening night concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, with Stoney LaRue and Ned LeDoux. The Xtreme Bulls show begins at 7 p.m. June 1; Behind the Chutes tour is at 5:30 p.m. and at 12:30 p.m. June 3. The vendor alley is open every day. Tickets and more information available at elizabethstampede.com. Harmony Horse Expo: noon to 5 p.m. Friday, June 1, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at Harmony Equine Center, 5540 E. Highway 86, Franktown. Take guided tours of the property, attend horsemanship workshops and training demonstrations, and meet adoptable horses. Go to harmonyequinecenter.org/harmony-horse-expo/ Escape to Neverland Summer Reading Kickoff: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2 at all seven Douglas County Libraries branches. Party includes Neverland-themed crafts, activities, games, snacks, face painting and more. For all ages. Register for summer reading at DCL.org/summer-reading. Elephant Rock Cycling Festival: Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Registration and packet pickup can be done from noon to 7 p.m. June 2. Expo events begin at noon and conclude
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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Need: Volunteers to to help older, lowerincome taxpayers prepare their tax returns. Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided. Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential. Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org. Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in
sciences and community connections. Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial. Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143. 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 coutries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773
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Athena Project: Dedicated to supporting and expanding women’s artistic contributions in the Denver community Need: Readers/evaluators of scripts, through May 28; scripts chosen will be featured at the Athena Project 2018 festival. Requirement: Internet connection. Ages 17 and older. No experience needed; training provided. Contact: (D. Beck) literarymanager@athenaprojectarts.org Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 SEE VOLUNTEERS, P14
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he invitations have gone out, and once again I didn’t receive one. I wasn’t asked by a single high school, college, or university in the QUIET United States to give DESPERATION their commencement speech, even though I promised not to use the words “doom” and “apocalypse.” I have a doozy too. I’ve been told you have to start with a joke. I have one about Ted Nugent. “What’s the difference beCraig Marshall tween Ted Nugent Smith and a laundry bag full of frozen underwear?” I figure I haven’t been invited because I am a no-name who can’t be trusted. One school told me they were worried I might tell students the truth. I am not losing sleep because I
haven’t been invited. I’m not a big believer in ceremonies in the first place, but The People seem to love them. And if no one in your family has earned a high school or college degree before, it’s undoubtedly very meaningful. My elementary school in Fullerton, California, had a ceremony for those of us who had mastered sixth grade. I remember sitting there with a frown on my face. Graduation ceremonies in films are often depicted with derision. The speaker is boring and the students are disinterested. Speakers often try too hard to say something profound. “Nothing in life is guaranteed. You have to earn it.” That kind of thing. Some speakers sermonize. “You are all sinners in the hands of an angry God.” That kind of thing. I would walk out. After the Nugent joke, I would read a few quotes: Lewis Carroll, Dorothy Parker, Groucho Marx.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Trump must allow probe Will President Donald Trump fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller? For a year, the question has sucked the oxygen out of any room with a reporter in it. Here’s an idea: Let’s provide an answer, in the negative. As a Republican and as an American, I have my issues with the Russia investigation, and I’d like to see it wrapped up. What I can’t abide, however, is an overreach from the Oval Office to make that happen. The independence of the U.S. Justice Department is a core tenet in our democracy, fostering citizens’ trust in government regardless of which party is in power. To break the faith — whether by removing Mueller directly or sacking Rod Rosenstein to the same end — would do irreparable damage. Even current speculation is harming the country. That’s why President Trump should state unequivocally he will let the investigation be. Congress may
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also want to pass legislation declaring that this or any future special counsel can only be fired for cause. Although I wholeheartedly believe President Trump’s comments on Mueller reflect his flair for baiting the press, not his actual plan of action, America only gains from strengthening the rule of law. Plus, putting the Mueller question to rest is a smart play before the mid-terms. The left is rabid for impeachment to overturn the last election. But it is off-putting to independents and moderates, and even Republicans, who care about the Constitution. Republicans have long been the defenders of the Founding Fathers’ vision. By allowing the Russia investigation to clear the President, we will burnish our reputation as the true champions of America’s sacred institutions. That alone would take a lot of water out of the Blue Wave we keep hearing about. Tim Dore Attorney, former Colorado state representative
I would do a loud and obnoxious promotion for Flex-Seal, just like the ones on television. And I would close with some young women singing “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” — a cappella. There wouldn’t be a dry eye in the joint. All seriousness aside, I have a small request. If you or your kid is graduating, don’t send an announcement to an edge-acquaintance who hasn’t heard from you in four years. It’s an insult. It just might look like you are beggaring a gift. I’m not sure why we give gifts to the students anyhow. Instead of their teachers. The word “commencement” means “to begin,” not “to conclude.” Although for some, it is the end of the line. High school and college years are lovely contrivances, not the Real World. I didn’t want to leave my alma mater. It was paradise. The campus itself is
an island of accomplished educators, bright, international students, and exquisite architecture and landscaping. There are islands like it in (Boulder) Colorado, (Ann Arbor) Michigan, and (Tempe) Arizona. What’s better than learning? What’s better than learning around dedicated faculty and dedicated students? Throw in some burned-out educators and delinquent students, to provide a frame of reference for reality, and a day will come when a memory trace will make you stop for a moment and reminisce about your school. Sometimes all it takes is a song. These lyrics came out the year I graduated: “Half my life is books, written pages. Live and learn from fools and from sages.” Dream on, Class of 2018.
Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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uilding upon last week’s column about yesterday’s achievements becoming our successes of tomorrow, I wanted to share more about the power of encouragement and the courage to become an encourager, a life lifter, and a true WINNING difference maker in WORDS this world. Last week I shared how someone early in my life had encouraged me and motivated me in one certain Michael Norton area of my life many years ago. And I have been so blessed to have many more encouragers, life lifters, and people of positive influence who inspire me and who continue to make a difference in my life each and every day. But you see, that was not always the way it was for me.
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And unfortunately, that is not the way it is for many of us in this world, too many of us. Instead of having people in our lives who give us hope and encouragement, we sometimes have people who want to tear us down and discourage us. And the problem is that sometimes they don’t even know they are doing it. They only do it because that was the way they were treated, that was the way they were spoken to, that was the way they grew up. These are the people who were told that life is tough and anyone who tells you differently is lying. So instead of becoming encouragers themselves, they fell into the trap of becoming a discourager. We need to break that cycle. What we need is the courage to become an encourager and break the cycle of negativity and pessimism in the world. Can you imagine living in a community, working in an office, or being a part of a congregation where everyone lifted one another Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Elbert County News. We welcome letters to the editor. Please Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone. Email letters to letters@coloradocommunitymedia.com Deadline Fri. 5 p.m. for the following week’s paper.
up all the time? Can you imagine living in a family where hopes and dreams are the topics of conversations instead of yells and screams? Why don’t we or why can’t we shift gears from the negative to the positive? It’s because we lack the courage to act differently, say things differently, and hope things differently with those we love, who we live with, work with, and worship with. And I can tell you this, someone you know right now, right this very minute, can use a dose of hope and encouragement. And what they really need is for you to have the courage to do it and to be the one to lift them up. I have the honor and privilege to call Dr. Denis Waitley a coach, a mentor, and above all, a friend. Twenty years ago, Denis told me that I was the most proactive person he had ever met in his life. And that he saw that trait as one of the key reasons I was SEE NORTON, P11 ELBERT COUNTY NEWS (USPS 171-100) A legal newspaper of general circulation in Elizabeth, Colorado, the Elbert County News is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110
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county, and the community at large. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/ posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.
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Elizabeth American Legion, Post 82: a veteran’s association supporting veterans, their families and the community, meets the first Monday of every month (except when the first Monday is a holiday, in which case the meeting is the second Monday) at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 and the regular business meeting starts at 6:30. Friday Afternoon Club meets from 5-7 p.m. every Friday and Veterans Coffee Club meets every Wednesday from 8-11 a.m. for social time with other veterans. All Veterans are invited to all meetings, we’d like to see you. Website: aml82.org.
Affordable Colleges Online: guidebook includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. Go to http://www.affordablecollegesonline. org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/ Camping Singles: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Membership ranges from 40s to 60-plus. Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. Contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club: 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. Friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate games. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Simla Library. All skill levels and ages welcome. Call 719-541-2573. Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association: 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Mainstreet. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. Elbert County Sheriff ’s Posse: a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office, all law enforcement in our
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meeting with success. Well, do you know that here I am 20 years later, and I intentionally focus on being proactive in all that I do? And it serves me extremely well. But Denis encouraged me back then and it made a huge difference in my life. Who has had the courage to encourage you? What was the outcome? I’ll bet there has been a difference maker in your life for sure. “You’ve got this.” “I believe in you.” “I’ll bet today is going to be the best day ever.” “I am so proud of you.” “I admire you.” “You are on your way to the top.” “I see you going places.” “You hare handling this tough situation really well, keep it up.” “I love you.” “Your work on this project was
Elizabeth Food Bank: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church); available to help anyone who needs food. Other times by appointment.
for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlordtenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Build LEGO stuff together. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries. org. Mystery Book Club: 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbert
countylibrary.org. Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to eccog.com. Outback Express runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on the first and third Monday of each month; from Simla and Matheson to Limon on the fourth Thursday of each month; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on the first and third Tuesday of each month; from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on the second Tuesday of each month. Good Samaritan Nursing Home Residents may ride the bus on the second Thursday of each month. Overeaters Anonymous: 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.
Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. Also, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages. Go to pplibraries.org. Kiowa Creek Food Pantry: open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa. Distribution for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low-income individuals/families that qualify. We also distribute low-income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry at 303-621-2376. Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels welcome. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org. Lawyers at the Library: 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Free legal clinic extraordinary — I cannot wait to see what you will do next.” Try these, say them with sincerity, don’t be afraid, come up with others of your own, but have the courage to encourage and be a difference maker in someone’s life. You can do this, I believe in you. You are going to be a difference maker in this world, I can just see it now. So how about you? Are you providing others with hope and encouragement? Are you a life lifter and difference maker? Do you have people in your life that are lifting you up? As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can have the courage to encourage others, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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American Museum of Western Art is one of Colorado’s treasures
A Stony LaRue plays and sings what he calls red dirt music. The Oklahoma resident and Ned LeDoux are the featured performers at the Elizabeth Stampede Concert on May 31. The concert kicks off the Stampede weekend of events, including rodeos and dances. COURTESY PHOTOS
Concert kicks off Elizabeth Stampede Stoney Larue, Ned LaDoux will bring their music to annual festival BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On May 31, the floor of the Casey Jones Arena that will soon be the scene of cowboys and animals competing in the Elizabeth Stampede will be transformed with a stage and sound system for the concert that opens the Stampede weekend of events. The concert features the stylings of singers Stoney LaRue and Ned LeDoux. “This is the first year at the Stampede for both artists,” said Jace Glick, Stampede Rodeo president. “We feel they will put on a great show. Stoney sings what is called `red dirt country,’ which are songs from the Texas-Oklahoma area. Ned is the son of Chris LeDoux. Chris was a great rodeo rider, sculptor, singer and songwriter who passed away in 2005. A lot of us were fans of Chris, and now his son is performing and singing his songs as well as many of his dad’s.” Stoney LaRue was born in Taft, Texas in 1977, raised in the Buffalo Valley area of Texas and later moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Ned LeDoux is one of the featured performers at the May 31 concert that kicks off the Elizabeth Stampede weekend of rodeos and dances. LeDoux is the son of Chris LeDoux who was a rodeo cowboy, singer, songwriter and sculptor. Ned’s performance includes original music as well as songs his dad made famous. COURTESY PHOTO On his website he says he likes to connect with people of all ages and that he believes music is medicine for the soul. He has been performing for years, doing about 200 concerts a year. He also sings backup vocals on songs recorded by other artists. For example, he sang backup vocals on Miranda Lambert’s 2013 song, “All Kinds of Kinds.” He has been touring for 15 years and has sold more than a million albums. His single, “Golden Shackles” reached near the top of the charts in 2014. LaRue recently release an
album in 2015 titled “Us Time.” He stated the album is a tribute to his fans and is a collection of fanfavorite songs from his live shows. Ned LeDoux is continuing the musical tradition of his father Chris. Ned joined in his dad’s band, “Western Underground,” as the drummer in 1998. When his dad passed away from cancer in 2005, Ned continued to tour with the band. He eventually picked up the guitar to try his hand playing and singing his dad’s songs. He began with the Chris hit, “Rodeo Man,” and the list grew from there. Since he also had boxes of his dad’s song ideas, he drew on them for inspiration as he wrote new songs for his performances. On his website he states that he kind of sticks to what his dad used to do but brings his own stuff to the stage. His performance includes songs made famous by his dad like “This Cowboy Hat,” and the website stated his personal favorite song to sing is called “You Can’t Tell Me We Ain’t Got It All,” which is the first song Ned co-wrote with his dad. LeDoux released his debut album, “Sagebrush,” in November 2017. Songs include “Johnson County War”’ written by Chris LeDoux, “The Hawk” written by Ned LeDoux and “The Cowboy Life” written by Ned LeDoux, Chris LeDoux and Mac McAnally.
visit to the American Museum of Western Art at 1727 Tremont Place in Denver is a pleasant excursion for area art lovers — as well as a good spot to take visitors to the area. Check the website for special programming, such as the “Writing the West” sessions, led by SONYA’S Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Last SAMPLER week, It featured “Artists Expedition: The Santa Fe Trail,” for example — not received here in time to include in advance, alas. Guided and self-guided tours offered on Mondays, WednesSonya Ellingboe days and Fridays, with special “Artist Insight” programs monthly. Free First Friday tour June 1. Purchase tickets in advance to reserve a spot: AnschutzCollection.org. League of Woman Voters The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties will hold its annual meeting at Zink Kitchen in the DoubleTree Hotel, 7801 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. New members are invited. Information: Jo Feder: joluys10@gmail.com, 6 Augusta Drive, Littleton, CO 80123. For those wanting to attend, payment by check is needed by Saturday, June 2 to Jill Smith. Contact her at 562-9723220, jillco@q.com. For more information, go online to lwvarapahoedouglas. org/calendar.html. Community dinner Littleton’s First Presbyterian SEE SAMPLER, P14
In the Anschutz Collection at American Museum of Western Art, Denver, one will find “A Trapper Crossing the Mountains” by William Tylee Ramsey. COURTESY PHOTO
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Number of Americans who vape is down, study shows But the number who have given electronic cigarettes a try has risen BY LINDSEY TANNER ASSOCIATED PRESS
New research shows 1 in 7 U.S. adults have tried electronic cigarettes. That’s an increase but it’s offset by a small decline in the number currently using the devices. About 3 percent of adults were current users in 2016, down from almost 4 percent in 2014, the study found. Adults who said they have tried vaping at least once reached just over 15 percent in 2016, versus 12.6 percent in 2014. That means an estimated 33 million U.S. adults have tried e-cigarettes, said University of Iowa researcher Dr. Wei Bao, the lead author. The decline in e-cigarette use among current smokers and increased use among former smokers suggests that some adults are using them to quit smoking tobacco. But a rise in use among adults who never smoked tobacco is concerning, Bao said. The study was published May 15 in
the Journal of the American Medical Association. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that turn liquid often containing nicotine into an inhalable vapor. They have been sold in the United States for about a decade. The devices have been touted as a way to help smokers quit traditional tobacco products but solid evidence of that is lacking, and uncertainty over their long-term health effects has raised concerns about their use, especially by teens. Under federal law, sales are banned to those under 18. Previous data show recent use among U.S. teens declined in 2016 after rising in previous years. In 2016, 11 percent of U.S. high school students and 4 percent of middle schoolers said they’d used the devices during the previous month. In the new study, researchers analyzed annual U.S. government in-person surveys for 2014 through 2016 that asked Americans aged 18 and older questions about health-related habits. About 100,000 adults were involved. Current use included adults who use e-cigarettes daily or just some days; ever-use included those who frequently used the devices in the past and adults who have only tried them once.
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Plein Air Festival The Littleton Fine Arts Guild will sponsor the 2018 Plein Air Festival May 30 to June 1 — a fourth-year exhibit of works painted outdoors in the area. Painters will start with a May 30 visit to Aspen Grove from 3 p.m., with a reception at Rice Bistro at 6 p.m., with paintings for sale. Framed, completed works will be presented on a “Wet Wall.” A “Quick Paint” event will be held June 1 from 10 a.m. to noon in downtown Littleton, following
Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., holds its monthly free community dinner at 6 p.m. on May 29. The menu includes barbecue chicken, pasta, berry salad, hand-held desserts. No reservation needed. 303-798-1389. Crafters sought The Annual Craft Fair at the Littleton Museum, first Saturday in October, is taking booth reserva-
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AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area. Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check. Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org. 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
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. Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32
a May 31 of painting where one wishes: Hudson Gardens, downtown, Littleton Museum, etc. Look for them! Paintings will be exhibited at the Depot For reviews of current Art Gallery, 2069 productions, go to W. Powers Ave., Littleton, opening coloradocommunitymedia. at 5 p.m. on June 1 com/ellingboe.html. — First Friday — and June 2 to July 1. This year’s juror is Lorenzo Chavez, well-known local
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Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact: 303-751-5772 or go to www.ddfl. org.
volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.). Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse. Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”
Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises. Need: With proper training and clearances,
RoxArts Gallery The gallery at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, announces new classes: June 7 and 14, 6 to 8 p.m., “Realism: Painting a Seascape” 6 to 8 p.m. with Mary Ann Leake-Baisley ($75); and June 17, 1-4 p.m., “Paint Cezanne’s `Apples in a Basket’” in eight easy steps, also with Leake-Baisley ($35). June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, “Improve your Digital Photography” with Tom Cooper ($50 for 5 sessions). New Roxborough Arts Council members welcome. 720-724-5730.
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Contact judypendleton4@gmail.com. Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at Elbert Creekside 4-H. Elbert Woman’s Club event.
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Faces of Freedom Sporting Clays Tournament: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 29 at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E. County Road 30, Bennett. Teams of four; sponsorships available. Benefits Freedom Service Dogs. Go to https://freedomservicedogs. org/event/fofdenver/
Bus Tour of Southern Douglas County: June 23. Tour begins at the Castle Rock Museum, heads southwest to Maguireville and over to Cherry Valley, Greenland and Sandstone Ranch. The museum is at 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. Lunch provided. Purchase tickets at www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Freedom Service Dogs Graduation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Celebrate with the trainers and volunteers who helped transform shelter dogs into service and professional therapy dogs. Go to https:// freedomservicedogs.org/event/summergraduation-2018/ Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. Parker Artist Guild classes for children in grades 4-8. Upcoming class June 23, BrockArt with Toni Brock. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistsguild.com/classes/youth.
Bingo: 6-9 p.m. July 2 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Dinner: 5:30 p.m. July 9 at Dorothy Wuerfele’s Home. Elbert Days: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Snacks:
5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Elbert Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
VFW Thanksgiving Lunch: noon Nov. 17 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Potluck: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Elbert Women’s Christmas Party: 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Elbert Fire Department. Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Elbert Women’s Club Meeting/Snacks: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Elbert Fire Department. Bingo: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Elbert Mercantile Building. Making Dumplings: Nov. 3, 6, 7, 9 at the Elbert Mercantile Building.
Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library. Stocked by Friends of he Elizabeth Library. All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library. Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800825-0208 for reservations. Go to www. eccog.com for reservations, information and each month’s schedule. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Raymond Wheeler, aka William R. Wheeler, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30014
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All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before September 17, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.
Due to the increasing volume of special education records, school districts spend a significant amount of time and money maintaining those records. Consequently, a systematic procedure for the retention and disposition of inactive special education student records is necessary.
James M. Hubbard, II Attorney for the Personal Representative 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal privacy protection act that protects student education records. FERPA defines education records as all records that school or educational agencies maintain about a student. FERPA applies to public schools and state or local education agencies that receive federal education funds.
The Petition requests that the name of Sonia Melissa Williams be changed to Sonia Fait Kiva Case No.: 18 C 19 By: Jafeen Jenkins Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 24058 First Publication: May 17, 2018 Last Publication: May 31, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News
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Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on April 13, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court.
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It is the policy of Elizabeth School District that the contents of special education files shall be kept for a minimum of five years after all special education and related services for a student have ended. Upon exiting from special education services, the student and parent/guardian shall be informed that records will be destroyed after five consecutive years of in-active status. Prior to the destruction of in-active records, efforts to notify the parent/guardian or student 18 years old or older shall be made and through
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Due to the increasing volume of special education records, school districts spend a significant amount of time and money maintaining those records. Consequently, a systematic procedure for the retention and disposition of inactive special education student records is necessary.
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal privacy protection act that protects student education records. FERPA defines education records as all records that Public Notice school or educational agencies maintain about a student. FERPA applies to public schools and CHILD FIND state or local education agencies that receive To advertise yourElizabeth public notices call 303-566-4100 federal education funds. School District would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a It is the policy of Elizabeth School District that disability. the contents of special education files shall be kept for a minimum of five years after all special The Colorado Department of Education maineducation and related services for a student tains a comprehensive child identification syshave ended. Upon exiting from special educatem consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures tion services, the student and parent/guardian that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community reshall be informed that records will be destroyed sources, assumes the leadership role in estabafter five consecutive years of in-active status. lishing and maintaining a process in their comPrior to the destruction of in-active records, efmunity for the purpose of locating, identifying forts to notify the parent/guardian or student 18 and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, years old or older shall be made and through who may have a disability and may be eligible public notice in a local newspaper and on the for services and supports under Part C or spedistrict website. Absent a request, the records cial education services under Part B of IDEA. shall be destroyed in conformance with C.R.S. §24-80-101, et seq., and federal law. No record Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns should be shall be destroyed as long as it pertains to any directed to Amber Graham, Early Childhood pending legal case, claim, action or audit. Coordinator at 303-646-6716. Legal Notice No.: 24059 All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be First Publication: May 17, 2018 directed to Kim Morrison, Special Education Last Publication: May 24, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Director at 303-646-1844
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References: IDEA, Part C, Section 303.320-323 IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 ECEA CCR 301-8 2220-R-4.01-4.04(4)
Elizabeth School District would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a disability. The Colorado Department of Education maintains a comprehensive child identification system consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community resources, assumes the leadership role in establishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years,
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