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Candidate out of race for board Soderberg not resident of district; Duvall takes up Democratic run By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Parker and other area rotary clubs train to use a new mechanical lift at the Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding center in Franktown on July 24. Approximately 30 members from the clubs came to the ranch that day to train with the lift and paint the ranch’s fence. Courtesy photo

Giving riders a lift Rotary clubs combine funds to help Promise Ranch serve veterans By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Several rotary clubs from the Parker area worked together to pay for a mechanical lift to help riders with disabilities ease into the saddle at Promise Ranch in Franktown. Members of the Rotary Club of Parker, the Rotary Club of Southeast Denver and the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker all came to the ranch July 24 to train to use the lift and to help paint a fence around the grounds. Kam Breitenbach, president of the Rotary Club of Parker, said the event was an enjoyable end to a project that began in April, when the club began securing funds to buy and install the lift. “It was just a fun day,” Breitenbach said. “All the posts got painted on the fence and we had a lot of people from (other clubs) there. It

was a fun joint project.” Promise Ranch offers equine therapy to a variety of clients with disabilities and special needs. Part of its vision statement is “healing through horses,” and individuals with issues ranging from Down syndrome to Cerebral Palsy come to the ranch to receive a kind of treatment they can’t get from a clinic or a human therapist. “For our clients who can’t walk, it gives them four legs to walk on,” said Mark Scheuneman, president of the board of directors for Promise Ranch. “For those who can’t communicate, it gives them a voice.” Riders who aren’t verbal often begin trying to communicate as they ride and guide their horse, Scheuneman said. Imitating the hip movement of the horses, he said, often helps riders with physical limitations begin to learn to walk. The ranch is beginning a program in August for veterans with physical disabilities and psychological issues like post-traumatic stress disorder. Most current clients are helped onto the horses by staff members. The lift, Scheuneman said, will allow

veterans with physical limitations to maintain their dignity as they can mount and dismount the horses independently. “For the people who really need it, this is going to make a huge difference,” Scheuneman said. The Rotary clubs of Castle Rock, Aurora Southlands, Southeast Denver Satellite and the Rotary Community Corps of Parker also collaborated, raising $13,313 through donations from the clubs as well as a matching grant of $4,000 from Rotary District 5450. Scheuneman said he’s “eternally grateful” for the work Breitenbach and the various rotary clubs put into fundraising for the device. And he’s excited to see veterans receiving the same benefits from equine therapy that other riders at Promise Ranch enjoy. “The bond that is formed between a rider and a horse is really special,” he said, describing how a horse will bury its head in a rider’s lap after they dismount and return to their wheelchair. “If you don’t cry when you’re down there, then you don’t have a heart.”

When Elbert County voters receive their ballots for the election this fall, one name will be different from what they might have expected following the June 28 primary. Instead of Marie Soderberg standing for county Democrats in the race for county commissioner in District I, Jill Duvall will represent the party in the November election instead. On July 17, Duvall, as the chair of the Elbert County Democrats, received a text from an undisclosed Republican informing her that Soderberg resided in District II and therefore did not meet the residential eligibility to serve as the District I county commissioner. Duvall contacted the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office via email for guidance and received a reply the next day. A representative from the Secretary of State’s Office had discussed the matter with Elbert County Elections Manager Rhonda Braun and County Clerk Dallas Schroeder, and advised Duvall to meet with them to correct the problem. “Apparently, it was their (the county’s) responsibility to make sure people lived in the correct district and they just didn’t verify it,” Duvall said. “Fortunately, she (Soderberg) didn’t have a primary; she hadn’t spent very much money yet. It Race continues on Page 9

Marie Soderberg speaks at the county debates in May. Soderberg was forced to withdraw from the District I Elbert County Commissioners race on July 26 due to residential ineligibility. Photo by Rick Gustafson

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Behavior changes may signal dementia onset Checklist proposed for use by doctors, families By Lauran Neergaard Associated Press Memory loss may not always be the first warning sign that dementia is brewing — changes in behavior or personality might be an early clue. Researchers on July 24 outlined a syndrome called “mild behavioral impairment” that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and proposed a checklist of symptoms to alert doctors and families. Losing interest in favorite activities? Getting unusually anxious, aggressive or suspicious? Suddenly making crude comments in public? “Historically, those symptoms have been written off as a psychiatric issue, or as just part of aging,” said Dr. Zahinoor Ismail of the University of Calgary, who presented the checklist at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto. Now, “when it comes to early detection, memory symptoms don’t have the corner on the market anymore,” he said. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, affects more than 5 million people in the U.S., a number growing as the population ages. It gradually strips people of their memory and the ability to think and reason. But it creeps up, quietly ravaging the brain a decade or two before the first symptoms become noticeable. Early memory problems called “mild cognitive impairment,” or MCI, can raise the risk of later developing dementia, and worsening memory often is the trigger for potential patients or their loved ones to seek medical help. It’s not uncommon for people with dementia to experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, too — problems such as depression or “sundowning,” agitation

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that occurs at the end of the day — as the degeneration spreads into brain regions responsible for more than memory. And previous studies have found that people with mild cognitive impairment are at greater risk of decline if they also suffer more subtle behavioral symptoms. What’s new: The concept of pre-dementia “mild behavioral impairment,” or MBI, a term that describes specific changes in someone’s prior behavior that might signal degeneration is starting in brain regions not as crucial for memory, he said. Ismail is part of an Alzheimer’s Association committee tapped to draft a checklist of the symptoms that qualify — new problems that linger at least six months, not temporary symptoms or ones explained by a clear mental health diagnosis or other issues such as bereavement, he stressed. They include apathy, anxiety about once routine events, loss of impulse control, flaunting social norms, loss of interest in food. He even cites extreme cases, like a 68-year-old who started using cocaine before anyone noticed her memory trouble. If validated, the checklist could help doctors better identify people at risk of brewing Alzheimer’s and study changes over time. “It’s important for us to recognize that not everything’s forgetfulness,” said Dr. Ron Petersen, the Mayo Clinic’s Alzheimer’s research chief. He wasn’t involved in developing the behavior checklist but said it could raise awareness of the neuropsychiatric link with dementia. Technology specialist Mike Belleville of Douglas, Massachusetts, thought stress was to blame when he found himself getting easily frustrated and angry. Normally patient, he began snapping at co-workers and rolling down his window to yell at other drivers, “things I’d never done before,” Belleville said. The final red flag was a heated argument with his wife, Cheryl, who found herself wondering, “Who is this person?”

POSSIBLE DEMENTIA WARNING SIGNS Researchers on July 24 outlined a syndrome called “mild behavioral impairment” that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and proposed a checklist of symptoms to help identify who’s at risk. The symptoms must mark a change from prior behavior and have lasted at least six months. Among the questions: • Has the person lost interest in friends, family or home activities? • Has the person become less spontaneous and active — for example, is he/she less likely to initiate or maintain conversation?

or symptoms of panic? • Has the person become agitated, aggressive, irritable or temperamental? • Does the person hoard objects when she/he did not do so before? • Has the person recently developed trouble regulating smoking, alcohol, drug intake or gambling, or started shoplifting? • Does the person say rude or crude things or make lewd sexual remarks that she/he would not have said before?

• Does the person view herself/himself as a burden to family?

• Has the person started talking openly about very personal or private matters not usually discussed in public?

• Has the person become more anxious or worried about things that are routine, like events and visits?

• Has the person developed beliefs that they are in danger, or that others are planning to harm them or steal their belongings?

• Does the person feel very tense, having developed an inability to relax, or shakiness,

• Does the person report or act as if seeing things or hearing voices?

When Mike Belleville didn’t remember the strong words the next morning, the two headed straight for a doctor. Physicians tested for depression and a list of other suspects. Eventually Belleville, now 55, was diagnosed with an early-onset form of dementia — and with medication no longer gets angry so easily, allowing him to volunteer his computer expertise. “If you see changes, don’t take it lightly and assume it’s stress,” Cheryl Belleville advised. Also at the July 24 meeting: • Complex jobs that require working with people may help the brain build resilience against dementia, what’s called “cognitive reserve,” University of Wisconsin researchers reported. The team tested 284 adults in late middle age whose brain scans showed changes that have been linked to an increased risk

of Alzheimer’s. Comparing their cognitive ability and their careers, the researchers found those who worked primarily with people, rather than objects or data, functioned better even if brain scans showed more of that quiet damage.• Preliminary results from a study of “brain training” suggested one type might help delay cognitive impairment. Researchers examined records from 2,785 older adults who’d participated in a previous trial that compared three cognitive training strategies — to improve memory, reasoning or reaction times — with no intervention. A decade later, that reaction-time training suggested benefit: 12 percent of people who’d completed up to 10 hours had evidence of cognitive decline or dementia compared with 14 percent in the control group, said Dr. Jerri Edwards of the University of South Florida.

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Leadville is high on list of special places Iconic mountain town offers lots of things to do

The threestory Tabor Opera House dominates Leadville’s main thorofare. It was built by mining king Horace Tabor. Photo by Kirsten Orahood

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com For a “Rocky Mountain High” day trip or weekend, consider visiting Leadville and surroundings. It’s only a couple hours away from Littleton and a look at another world in Lake County’s only incorporated city. Founded in 1877 — and once Colorado’s second largest city after Denver — it grew quickly with the nationally recognized Colorado Silver Boom and grew small even more quickly when the market for silver collapsed in 1893. (The 2012 population was 2,602.) Drive west on Interstate 70 to Copper Mountain Ski Area and head south about 23 miles on CO-91, soon arriving in Leadville’s Historic District on Harrison Avenue. Sunny and cool after Denver’s 90-degreeplus weather, the downtown deserves a stop to look around — and perhaps have a snack or lunch? A few possible activities: The Tabor Opera House, 308 Harrison, is the subject of a concentrated campaign by the city and Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation to purchase it and keep it open and restored. (Savethetabor. com). It is open for self-guided tours, with

a video introduction and knowledgeable volunteers at the entrance. (Local favorite Chris Daniels Band plays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2.) At Eighth Street, one can hop on the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad for a picturesque two- or 2½-hour trip in surrounding mountains. ($37/$20 lead-

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villerailroad.com). At 201 West Fourth Street is the Temple Israel, the highest synagogue in the U.S. Now a beautifully restored museum, it is open daily through October from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or by appointment: 303709-7050). Members maintain the old Jewish cemetery annually, located in the

MILESTONES Education John Paul Bailey, of Elizabeth, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming. Reilly Kate Franek, of Elbert, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Franek is a freshman majoring in political science. Benjamin Tyler Williams, of Elbert, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s

east corner of the Evergreen Cemetery. Leadville’s Jewish pioneers included David May, founder of May Department Stores, and Benjamin Guggenheim, who went on to national fame and fortune. A drive up County Road 4 brings you to Turquoise Lake, with hiking, camping and fishing. There are other campgrounds in the area as well. The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, at 120 West Ninth St., has replicas of three underground mines, exhibits on mining techniques and samples of minerals metals and gems. One can also visit the Matchless Mine, Horace Tabor’s great moneymaker, and History Colorado’s Healy House and Dexter Cabin at 912 Hanson to compare a plush Victorian home and a rugged log mining cabin. Park and walk the Historic District, bring bicycles or rent a bike and ride the 11-mile Mineral Belt Trail, which circles you past old mines and tailings at the edges of town. Be aware of the altitude, keep that water bottle filled — and enjoy a special day or weekend. You may want to look up maps for other Scenic Highways and their stories next — a great way to explore.

honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Williams is a senior majoring in music (music education). Cheney Rachelle Rutherford, of Elizabeth, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Rutherford is a senior majoring in justice studies. Jessica Parker Schmidt, of Elizabeth, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Schmidt is a senior majoring in education.

Last weekend for the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Time is running out to catch the 2016 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo from August 4-7, with Xtreme Bulls, PRCA performances, the annual Fair Parade and more. For more information, a complete schedule of events, or to purchase tickets online, visit www. DouglasCountyFairandRodeo or call 720-733-6941.

What are you doing Saturday morning August 6? Why not join your friends and neighbors for the annual Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Parade starting in downtown Castle Rock. Make sure to get downtown early and grab a spot along the parade route to watch local celebrities, high school bands, athletes, firefighters and more wind their way through town. Parade will begin at 9 a.m. For more information and the parade route visit http://business. castlerock.org/events/details/douglas-county-fair-parade-2607

Household chemical roundup August 13 in Highlands Ranch Are you storing hazardous chemicals at home? Drop them off between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. August 13 at Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle. Participants will be asked for verification of county residency and for a $25 contribution per car to help offset the high costs of hazardous waste disposal. For more information, including a map and a list of acceptable items, visit www.tchd. org/250/Home-Chemical-Waste

What’s happening with my County government? Our commitment to open and transparent government includes our online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for business meetings, land use meetings and public hearings, planning commission, the Board of County Commissioner’s weekly schedule and more, please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for meetings and agendas. www.douglas.co.us For more information or to register for CodeRED please visit www.DouglasCountyCodeRed.com

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THINGS TO DO Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. Science Extravaganza Discover dinosaurs and learn interesting dino facts from a special guest from CU Science Discovery at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The Douglas County Libraries program is for children ages 6-12. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Railroad Painter Howard Fogg

Jesse Smith, chair of the Builders’ Board at Parker Valley Hope, is surrounded by hundreds of coffee mugs at the Parker Valley Hope residential treatment facility. Each client in treatment receives and decorates a mug that they keep throughout their time at Valley Hope. When they leave the program, they hang the cup on the wall, then return to claim it after reaching one year of sobriety. Photos by Tom Skelley

Marking 20 years of hope Addiction treatment center celebrates two decades in Denver area By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 80 people from all walks of life recently rubbed elbows in a packed conference room at the Parker Valley Hope residential treatment facility, celebrating 20 years of treating individuals battling substance abuse in the Denver area. The cramped space was a testament to the many lives the small facility has saved. “Who woulda thunk we would all be here together,” said CEO Pat George, to a round of laughter from staff and guests at the July 12 ceremony. George, who checked himself into a Kansas branch of the facility in 1991 to work through issues with alcoholism, said the group helps more than just people with dependency issues. “We’ve had over 250,000 patients that have come through our doors, but there are well over a million people that we’ve touched their lives,” George said, referring to families and loved ones of patients who’ve received treatment. “I always tell people, we don’t just save your life — it’s for generations to come,” he said. Valley Hope opened its first facility in Norton, Kansas, in 1967 in a building leased for $1 a year. The Denver facility opened in 1996, providing three levels of outpatient care, from intensive, multihour sessions three to four days a week to ongoing counseling provided to those who are recovering. Parker’s Valley Hope facility, opened in 1989, provides inpatient treatment, usually for close to 30 days. And one of its former clients is now one of the people who keeps it running. “I found hope here,” said Jesse Smith, who checked into the clinic in 2007, one day after passing out in the snow while walking his dog. Smith is chair of Parker Valley Hope Builders’ Board, coordinating outreach and fundraising programs to keep the facility functioning and give patients support they need as they begin sober lives.

Tino Romero, left, program director of Valley Hope Denver, accepts a plaque commemorating the branch’s 20th anniversary from CEO Pat George. George says Valley Hope has treated more than 250,000 people since it opened its doors in Kansas in 1967.

“Thirty days of treatment doesn’t make you cured,” Smith said. He added that when most patients leave treatment they are broke, unemployed and have no place to live. Smith lists referrals to sober living facilities and a patient emergency fund — as well as a little cash to buy simple necessities like dental supplies — as services that provide recovering individuals with a community of other people facing the same challenges. Smith wishes more people believed that addiction truly is a disease. But unlike many diseases, it isn’t curable. “There is no cure for addiction, only treatment,” he said. “My life of recovery is the treatment I give my disease.” The ceremony also honored the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority for its lifesaving work rescuing individuals when their battles with drugs and alcohol have led to life-threatening situations. Chief Rick Lewis accepted the Champion of Hope Award on behalf of the authority. “We rarely see anybody on their best day,” he said. Lewis continued to say that while he’s proud of the work SMFR has done to provide immediate care for individuals, he wants to see the department expand its services to include a “continuum of the solution,” helping people as they move through the stages of recovery. Another item on the day’s agenda was debuting Valley Hope’s new logo. It’s a simple letter V, but the line that angles upward to the right goes a bit higher than the line sloping downward on the left. The line on the left represents the downward spiral of addiction, ending in a “point of no return,” George said. The line rising to the right signifies the “climb back up, reaching up to go beyond” the downward path. The symbolism isn’t lost on Smith: He appreciates his life today more greatly because of the downward path that almost cost him everything. Even though his job is to secure resources for the program and its clients, he said the most important thing the Valley Hope staff gives patients isn’t a place to live or toothpaste. “If you leave here with nothing but hope,” Smith said, “then we’ve done our job.”

Learn about famed railroad painter Howard Fogg at a Castle Rock Museum presentation Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments are served at 6:45 p.m., and the presentation starts at 7 p.m. Fogg’s children will discuss his life and accomplishments. Contact the museum at 303-8143164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety. org, or www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free. No-Sew Rag Rug Learn how to turn those old T-shirts and fabric remnants into a rag rug; no sewing required. Class is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Get started on the rug, then complete the project at home. Walk-ins welcome, but registration is recommended. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Outback Express A public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719541-4275. 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. Shuttle runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on

Monday, Aug. 15 and to Limon on Thursday, Aug. 25; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on Tuesday, Aug. 16; and from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Residents of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home ride on Thursday, Aug. 11. Kids Consignment Sale Mothers of Multiples Society hosts its semiannual kids’ consignment sale Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Shopping hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a presale at 9 a.m. for expecting moms and moms with babies under 6 months old. Admission is $2. Visit www.mothersofmultiples.com for a free admissions pass and to register for the presale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mothers of Multiples Society Keeping Kids Safe Educational Programs, and provide support for families of multiples. Go to www.mothersofmultiples. com. Car Seat Check Mothers of Multiples Society plans a free car seat check event Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Learn the proper use of a car seat, including installation, daily use and proper car seat selections as the child grows. Go to www.mothersofmultiples. com. Community Carnival Enjoy bounce houses, carnival games, cotton candy, snow cones, food and more at the Harvest Bible Church community carnival from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at 826 S. Elbert St., Elizabeth. Call 303-646-3699 or go to www.go-harvest.org. Open Saddle Series Cowboy Up Kiowa presents its second Open Saddle series. The 2016 Gymkhana schedule Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 1 p.m. start. Homemade Items, Crafts Needed Register for the Elizabeth United Methodist Women’s Shop and Roll craft sale by Sept. 15, and save $10. Full registration cost is $40. The sale is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the church. For information and to register, call Peg Veit at 303-646-6239 or email mary@sunwestco.com.

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Work for unity in time of division Now that most of us have survived mentally, emotionally and physically from the RNC and DNC outrageousness, we can settle in for a few more torturous months and finger-pointing propaganda and rhetoric from both sides as they claim to unite the divided on their way to the presidency. I know, I know, this is supposed to be a positive and motivational column. Hang in there with me as I will eventually get there, I promise. So wait, what? Are we really counting on either candidate to really and truly unite the divided amongst us? I mean, we can’t seem to find common ground on anything these days, can we? Sure there are the gatherings of protesters both passive and aggressive who seem to unite for certain causes or common beliefs, but as a whole, as a community, as a nation, will we ever be united again? Can we? Were we ever? For me, I am not counting on our current president or any future president of the United States to unify us as a country. There are just too many issues, too many conflicts, too many people with too many opinions to accomplish such an onerous task. And after all, isn’t our differences what makes the world go around? Opposites attract, so why can’t we all just get along anyway? What I am looking to the leadership of our great nation to do is to unify our broken healthcare, education and administration systems, to further unify us with our allies, to unify us with our military, and to unify our actions and our messaging to our enemies, that although divided on many things,

we are still the United States of America. History tells us that there has always been division. And one thing we know for certain is that history repeats itself. And we face threats of further division each and every day. We even have business strategies Michael Norton and personal agendas that rely on a “divide WINNING and conquer” apWORDS proach. Social media condemns us or lauds us for our opinions, but even as the rants go viral and support seems abundant, the attention of our followers and friends wane as they are attracted to the next viral post, feed or video. Our unity is attacked every day and from every angle. Just think of the families and friendships that you know who have been destroyed by sharing their opinions and thoughts through social media. So here is the positive and motivational message I promised. I hope it adds a little hope and encouragement in our divided unity. Where does unity start and how do we protect it? Unity starts from within. It starts from within ourselves, from within our hearts and minds, and from within our family. A person who cannot be divided from their belief system will never be compro-

mised or have their foundation broken. A heart and mind that are united, connected and stand firm against the attacks will not waver or fall victim to the last thing that they heard or propaganda that they read. And a family who stays united, even when they can agree to disagree on everything from politics to religion and everything in between, will never be torn apart. It’s the commitment to unity, not the enticement of division, that binds us. The path to division is easy, so easy. Bandwagons pick up more people along the way every day. Unity is hard, but the rewards far outweigh the brokenness and fallout of division. And unity starts with each and every one of us. To borrow an old saying, “We need to become the change we want to see.” So let’s let the leaders of our country lead us where they need to focus their attention and energy, and let us as individuals, as families and as a community lead ourselves and each other in the way of unity. How about you? Are you divided and conflicted from within? Is there division in your family or in your business? Is there something you can do to work toward unity in your own life? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can get past the enticement to division and make the commitment to unity, 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.

Elders have If the shoe fits, put it on wisdom if culture will listen up For young people and mature adults, meaning and purpose are, to a large degree, derived from accumulating, succeeding, building and protecting assets and families. This is entirely appropriate — it is the outward expression of human being. Anne As we enter our McGhee-Stinson senior years however, forms and strucLIVING AND the tures that captured interests as young AGING WELL our people and mature adults begin to fade. Many of the questions of our lives are asked and answered. So what happens to all this looking-forward energy in the later years as we grow into our 70s, 80s, 90s and even older? The preoccupations of the outward expression that consumed so much of our attention dissipates with age and as we age, our senior years offer us an opportunity to shift our attention inwardly, and to ask the more essential questions in life and, in so doing, open ourselves to the great potential of true wisdom. What legacy can I leave the world? What have I learned and how can I share that in a way that makes a difference? Notice how much our elders want to share? This is more than a need derived from loneliness. This is human imperative. Sharing our experiences, our learning, our wealth of knowledge, and our wisdom is a way of anchoring our learning and purpose for others to benefit. Aging continues on Page 9

A journalist worth his weight in waffles, waffles. For example, I flip-flop on flipflops. Lately, I have been seeing too many feet. I see feet in airports, art museums, and in nice Craig Marshall Smith restaurants. Whatever QUIET to “No DESPERATION happened shoes, no service”? Flip-flops are not shoes. They are footwear, but they are not shoes. They’re not even slippers. Grandma, I don’t want to see your feet. On the other hand, he said, they embody 21st-century coolness, and cool is always good. It seems. I never wanted to see Emmett Kelly wearing flip-flops, but I wouldn’t mind seeing Megyn Kelly wearing flip-flops. I often go back and forth on a lot of things. That way I don’t lose half of my audience every time I favor or oppose something. That’s not true, and you know it. I have strong convictions about almost everything. Like everyone else, I have thoughts about “Black Lives Matter,” but you’re not going to find out what they are, because I’d like to still have a column next week. I am opposed to residential fireworks on the Fourth. They upset dogs, some of us with PTSD, like veterans, and those of us who truly care about what goes into our ears. Residential fireworks are very disrespectful, but that’s Americans, because more is more. It’s why Christmas starts in October, and why the Super Bowl is no longer a football game. It’s an ungodly spectacle. I am against carry-on luggage and carry-on babies, chewing gum with your mouth open, ketchup on hot dogs, flavored coffee and the failure of the government to make a clear distinction between yams and sweet potatoes.

No one can tell the difference, including grocers. There are sweet-tasting sweet potatoes that aren’t sweet potatoes. Just call sweet potatoes “yams.” Snap. I am not in the middle of the road about what is going on in Georgia. The KKK may be allowed to adopt a highway. The same clean-up program exists here in Colorado. The ACLU is suing on behalf of the KKK because “its rights had been violated” when the Georgia legislature initially denied the Klan’s request to put up highway signs. No one wants to have their rights violated, but acquiescing to a right-wing extremist organization is wrong in this instance. Politicians notoriously flip-flop, like freshly caught haddock. That’s what they do. They bait with one promise and switch to another promise, whenever it’s to their benefit. Some politicians even flip-flop on their own party. Look up “Mugwumps.” Perhaps the most famous footwear flipflops were the ones worn by the Northwestern University women’s lacrosse team to the White House in 2005. It was actually a perfect confluence. Flip-flops were worn to the birthplace, really, of flip-floppers. But later it became a very heartwarming story. It led to the creation of the Friends of Jacklyn Foundation. Some people have attractive feet, and some people have disturbing, gnarled, unattended toes and toenails. When I see bare feet going through airport security, I sometimes decline the in-flight meal. Some subjects invariably raise our ire. My ire can be raised at the drop of an annoying word. “Vibe” is in my dog house. “Unique” does not take a modifier (i.e., “very unique”). I received an invitation that said that I was responsible for the “veggies.” I flipped out. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

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Ongoing Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide 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 industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http:// www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womensguide-paying-for-college/. Camping Singles is a group of 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. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff. com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96-year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community,

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could have been a big deal if there had been any amount of money spent on it at this point and there had been a primary.” According to Braun, since the June 28 election was certified with no protests, nothing could be changed at this point, but the county would not be able to certify Soderberg for the general election in November. “The party certified that she was the candidate for District I, and everybody, including me, missed the check,” said Braun. “It just got missed.” Lynn Bartels, spokeswoman for the Colorado secretary of state, said the November ballots would not be certified for at least another month, and the mistake was a matter for the county to correct. “The only involvement at all that our office has is that the candidate has to file a candidate affidavit with us and register in Tracer, which is the campaign finance

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But our Western culture does little to listen, to acknowledge or honor our elders. Instead we ignore, belittle or condescend to this group. We shut them away. We fear them, the discomfort of what they represent, and the fears that they reflect in us. If we cannot honor and revere our elders — the longest-lived amongst us — how does that ultimately reflect in the quality of all other relationships? Not only do we suffer the loss of the wisdom our elders offer as individuals, our entire culture suffers because we have lost communion with this group and with it lost access to the depth and meaning of life itself. With wisdom we learn from the experiences of those who have already lived it and understand that all history is nothing more than our stories combined to create THE STORY that moves us all forward in the cumulative evolutionary impulse of the universe. The Great Depression created human beings with tremendous resiliency and endurance. This enabled us to with-

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AREA CLUBS meets at 6:30 p.m. the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization. The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. Finding Our Way Together, a brand new group for anyone who is alone, left out, picked on or overwhelmed by life. Since it is just forming, the group will evolve to ﬁt the needs of the participants. Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 34061 Forest Park Drive, in the lower level of Elizabeth Family Health. Leaders are Mary, 720638-9770, and Karen, 303-243-3658, and both welcome phone calls. Group participation is free, and building is accessible. Kiowa Creek Food Pantry is a distribution site 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 for more information at 303-621-2376, or come by from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; we are located in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa. Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer

filing system,” Bartels said. Despite Soderberg’s ineligibility, she had represented Democrats in the District I primary, which allowed the party’s vacancy committee to appoint Duvall as a replacement candidate. “Once she has a withdrawal form turned in, the vacancy committee has seven days to fill the vacancy,” Braun said. Soderberg’s statement of withdrawal was turned in to the county on July 26, along with Duvall’s affidavit for her candidacy for the District I race. Duvall will face Republican Chris Richardson in November’s general election. “I certainly would welcome Jill to the race. I think it’s unfortunate that she did not throw her hat in at their assembly in March and wound up running an ineligible candidate,” said Richardson. “I think it’s very embarrassing to the Democratic Party. I really do think it was just an error, an oversight.” Richardson acknowledged that Duvall will be a stronger and more knowledgeable candidate than Soderberg, but her entry into the District 1 commissioner’s

stand the forces of World War II — which enabled us to create the great drives of the ‘50s (technological innovations!!) and ‘60s (civil rights!!) etc. If we understood and honored our experiences for what they taught us and how they helped us to grow as individuals and as communities, culturally we would have what author Matthew Kutz refers to as contextual intelligence. What that term means to me in part is that we have a different understanding of events when we can view within a greater context (a larger container if you will). When viewed within the larger context our experiences merge and become part of the overall flow of a living history. If we were to simply sit and listen deeply to the stories of those who have gone before us, wisdom arises. But we must listen for it. When all the symbols we aspire to are gone, it is there. When we have let go of the attachments to beauty, youth, wealth, fame, position, power and influence, we find it there and with it, we find that we are still deeply, beautifully, profoundly — human. Anne McGhee-Stinson is a local author, presenter and playwright creating a forum for the living voice of wisdom in our communities. www.thewisdomwithinthesewalls.com

attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org. The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

at 720-212-4788 for information or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/Parker-FranktownElizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/ Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-8837881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information. Sky Cliff Center Support Groups A Stroke support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday (lunch included). The Care Giver support group for adults meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-814-2863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff.org. Go to www.skycliff.org. Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com. VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www.vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club is open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins

VFW Post 4266, serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Go to www. vfwpost4266.org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.

race will not change his strategy, and he plans to continue to focus on the issues that he discussed during June’s primary. “That’s what I ran for in the primary, to serve the county, it wasn’t to oppose some other candidate,” he said. To run for public office, Duvall was required to resign her seat as the chair

of the Elbert County Democrats, and her husband Jim Duvall will chair the party until further notice. Duvall is a retired schoolteacher and currently serves as the secretary and treasurer of the Pines and Plains Library Board of Trustees and as the secretary of the Elbert County Fair Board.

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66, of Elizabeth, Went to be with Jesus on July 23, 2016. Loving Husband of 43 years to Connie. Proud and Selfless Father of Lindsey (Kelly) Bottoms and Ashley (Seth) Byerley. Memorial Service 7/30/2016 at Crossroads Community Church. See ponderosavalleyfunerals.com.

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Hydration with a twist Cut calories and sugar with infused water By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

he concept of infused water is easy — its simply fruits, vegetables or herbs soaked in pure water. The trend caught on in recent years. Supermarkets carry brands of it, such as Hint Water — 16 oz. of water with a splash of fruit. Whole Foods Market makes its own, which comes in plastic bottles filled with leafy greens and colorful fruits. There are even water bottles and pitchers specifically designed for the fad with a center compartment for fruits and veggies. For those that prefer flavored drinks to plain water, infused water is a healthy alternative packed with nutrients and some flavor.

Because water, medical experts say, is essential for good health. It makes up 60 percent of a person’s body weight, according to Mayo Clinic, an online nonprofit medical organization. “Every system in your body depends on water,” it says, “For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells, and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.” Lack of water can result in dehydration, which can cause decreased energy, headaches and fatigue, Mayo Clinic says. The general rule of thumb is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. For those who don’t like drinking plain H2O, try adding a glass of infused water.

QUICK TIPS Infused water, also known as flavored water, is any combination of fruits, vegetables or herbs soaked in water. It’s a healthy, and more cost-friendly, alternative to bottled drinks sold at grocery stores. Below are some quick tips on how to make infused water from allrecipes, a foodfocused social network and magazine. On ingredients: Allrecipes says choose organic when possible. And be sure to wash produce and rinse herbs to remove chemicals and pesticides.

On water: Use cold or room temperature filtered water. Hot water will wilt produce and may compromise nutrients. On preparation: Softer fruits, such as oranges strawberries, can be sliced thick, thin, halved, or quartered. Harder fruits like apples should be sliced very thinly because they take longer to release flavors, allrecipes experts say. Crush herbs, such as rosemary or lemongrass, with a muddler or wooden spoon. Tear or crush leafy herbs, such as mint or basil.

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RECIPES, IDEAS FOR MAKING DRINKS Vegetable-infused water Caylee Chacon, nutritional health coach for Natural Grocers at Town Center in Highlands Ranch, recommends using vegetables in infused water. “I try to veer away from sugar,” she said. “You get so much of it day in and day out.” Even though fruits are packed with nutrients, they get that sweet, tangy taste from natural sugar. For example, three ounces of pomegranate has 11.6 grams of sugar, according to The Daily Meal, a food and

drink network. Figs, grapes, mangos and cherries also have higher amounts of sugar. For those who prefer low-sugar and low-calorie infused water, vegetables are an alternative. Most vegetables are packed with nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C. And they are naturally low in fat and have zero cholesterol, the United States Department of Agriculture reports. Recipes continues on Page 11

On time and temperature: Infuse water at room temperature for no more than 2 hours and then put in the fridge to keep fresh.

Lemon, raspberry, rosemary

Cucumbers, citrus fruits, melons, and mint flavor water almost immediately. Apples, cinnamon, fresh ginger root, and rosemary need an overnight soak in the fridge.

Watermelon, honeydew, mint

After 24 hours, strain out the solid fruits, vegetables or herbs and refrigerate the infused water for up to 3 days.

Orange, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves

Allrecipes recommends the following flavor combos: Cucumber, lime, strawberry, mint

Orange, blueberry, basil Lime, ginger root, basil Cucumber, mint, jalapeno Lemon, thyme Pear, fennel Source: www.dish.allrecipes.com/freshideas-for-making-infused-water/

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A few veggies to try: Beets Bell peppers Jalapenos Cucumbers Celery Carrots Lemon water Adding lemon to hot or cold water is a natural way to cleanse the body. Lemon has an antioxidant called d-limonene, which has been shown to activate detoxifying enzymes in the liver, according to Health Magazine. “These processes take compounds present in the liver that are toxic to cells and convert them to non-harmful or less harmful versions,” the health women’s magazine says. “These `toxins’ can range from caffeine to ibuprofen.” Lemon can also improve digestion and increase the absorption of minerals in the body. The fruit contains pectin, a soluble fiber that helps the drinker feel full, which can also help weight loss. The bitter taste of the nutrient-packed fruit can be toned down with honey or Stevia — a sugar substitute from plant leaves that is sold in most grocery stores. Coconut water Coconut water is low in calories, fatand cholesterol-free and has more potassium than four bananas, according to WebMD, an online healthcare network. It’s also very hydrating and has less

calories, sodium and sugar than many sports drinks. Per ounce, most unflavored coconut water contains 5.45 calories, 1.3 grams sugar, 61 milligrams (mg) of potassium, and 5.45 mg of sodium, WebMD says. Gatorade, has 6.25 calories, 1.75 grams of sugar, 3.75 mg of potassium, and 13.75 mg of sodium, WebMD says. Coconut water has an acquired, semisweet taste. Highlands Ranch resident Caroline Gutierrez only likes the brand “Real Coconut Water,” which comes in a green glass bottle. It’s sold at chain superstores, such as Wal-Mart. “It makes me feel better when I’m dehydrated,” Gutierrez said. Watermelon water Watermelon, a sweet summer favorite, has many vitamins and minerals, including potassium, B vitamins and vitamin A. Watermelon also contains antioxidants, including lycopene, which may help reduce the risk of some cancers, according to Livestrong, an online website dedicated to a healthy lifestyle. And the fruit has l-citrulline, an amino effective in reducing muscle soreness in athletes. Watermelon water is easy to prepare and requires little time. Follow this simple recipe from the Food Network. Ingredients: 3 cups peeled, seeded watermelon, diced 1/2 cup sugar, or as needed Lime wedges, for garnish Directions: Puree the diced watermelon with 4 cups cold water in blender. Blend until smooth, and then pour

Photo by Shutterstock into a pitcher - any ground seeds should remain in the bottom. Add 6 cups cold water and sweeten with sugar, as needed. Garnish with lime wedges. Source: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/agua-de-sandia-watermelon-recipe.html DIY sports drinks It’s important to replenish electrolytes lost during a workout session, especially in the summer heat. For those who prefer sports drinks to water, there are natural alternatives without the sugar and calories. Daily Burn, a website with tools on how to live a healthier, happier and more active lifestyle, recommends several do-ityourself recipes for the exercise devotee. Below is the recipe for a DIY electrolyte

sports drink. Ingredients: 1/2 liter of ginger water — Cut one medium-sized ginger root into large coins and place into a large pot with 1 liter of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Let the ginger water steep until cool. 1 liter of water Juice of 3 small lemons 1/2 tsp. sea salt Stevia — an alternative to sugar — to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients together into a large jar or pitcher and stir to combine. Refrigerate.

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Twenty-five gallery artists at Gallery 1261, at 1261 Delaware St., Denver, known for its contemporary realistic art, have been asked to produce unusually large paintings for exhibition through Aug. 20. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 303-571-1261, gallery1261.com. Birds, blooms and bees Hudson Gardens’ Rose Garden is filled with color and fragrance. Enjoy walking in it and perhaps discover a variety you’d enjoy in your home garden. Upcoming events: Aug. 19 — Let’s get Batty; Aug. 24 — Celebrating Bird Conservation; Aug. 25 and Sept. 8 — Tai Chi in the Gardens; Sept. 24 — HawkQuest photo shoot; Beginning Beekeeping Series begins in October. 303-797-8565, ext. 306, or register online, hudsongardens.org. First Friday reminder Littleton’s First Friday will be 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5. Stroll and visit ACC Art and Design Center; Colorado Frame and Savvy Stuff; Curtice St. Marketplace; Depot Art Gallery (WWW Show is open); Evolution Hair Studio; Outnumbered Gallery; Pottery Studio

Gallery; Town Hall Arts Center; and Willow — an Artisan’s Market, plus other businesses and restaurants. Guild invitation Artists are invited to enter Heritage Fine Arts Guild’s “This is Colorado” Sonya Ellingboe Art Show. The deadSONYA’S line is Aug. 15. The exhibit will be at SAMPLER Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts Oct. 11 through Nov. 3. An entry form with instructions is available at heritage-guild. com/shows. Juror will be Chinese painter Lian Quan Xhen, who will also teach a watercolor workshop Oct. 19 to 21 at the Littleton Museum. Speedway history Highlands Ranch Historical Society’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McAr-

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Public notice is given on July 1, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court.

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Legal Notice No: 23427 First Publication: July 28, 2016 Last Publication: August 11, 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 November 28, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Norma Jean Lev Personal Representative 13918 N. Travois Trail Parker, Colorado 80138 DEPARTmENT NAmE JUNE 2016 SALARY Legal Notice No: 23427 Finance First Publication: July 28, 2016 $4,541.77 Finance $4,208.00 Last Publication: August 11, 2016 aSSeSSorS Publisher: Elbert County News $3,478.80 aSSeSSorS $913.50 aSSeSSorS $3,333.75 aSSeSSorS $4,141.67 aSSeSSorS $3,977.00 aSSeSSorS $1,538.64

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Case Number: 16DR29

Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in the Court June 7, 2016, under the Dissolution of Marriage, the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, C.R.S. 14-10107(4)(a) has ordered one publication of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings:

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Case No.: Name of Parties: Nature of Action 2016DR29: Cathy JoAnn Townsend and Jeffery Lee Townsend Dissolution of Marriage

Nature of Action 2016DR29: Cathy JoAnn Townsend and Jeffery Lee Townsend Dissolution of Marriage

Cheryl A. Layne Clerk of Combined Court 751 Ute Avenue, P.O. Box 232 Kiowa, Colorado 80117 By: Kathy Notary

You are further notified that a copy of the

ELBERT COUNTY SALARIES JUNE 2016may be obtained Petition and Summons

patrol/inveStiGation $3,666.67 from the Clerk of the Court during regular patrol/inveStiGation business hours (8:00 a.m. to$4,166.66 4:00 p.m.) patrol/inveStiGation and that default judgment may$3,916.66 be entered patrol/inveStiGation against that party upon whom$4,166.67 service is patrol/inveStiGation made by this notice if he or she$1,120.00 fails to appatrol/inveStiGation pear or file a response within$4,683.33 (30) days patrol/inveStiGation $5,550.00 after the date of this publication. patrol/inveStiGation $4,000.00 patrol/inveStiGation $4,000.00 Dated this 22nd day of July 2016 patrol/inveStiGation $3,666.66 patrol/inveStiGation $350.00 Cheryl A. Layne patrol/inveStiGation $3,250.00 Clerk of Combined Court patrol/inveStiGation $3,333.34 751 Ute Avenue, P.O. Box 232 patrol/inveStiGation $5,165.00 Kiowa, Colorado 80117 patrol/inveStiGation $4,399.93 By: Kathy Notary patrol/inveStiGation $5,165.00 patrol/inveStiGation $5,165.00 Legal Notice No.: 23430 patrol/inveStiGation $3,250.00 First Publication: August 4, 2016 patrol/inveStiGation $3,666.66 Last Publication: August 4, 2016 patrol/inveStiGation $1,805.16 Publisher: The Elbert County News patrol/inveStiGation $3,666.66 patrol/inveStiGation $3,666.66 patrol/inveStiGation $5,667.88 patrol/inveStiGation $3,333.33 patrol/inveStiGation $3,333.33 patrol/inveStiGation $3,333.33 patrol/inveStiGation $4,333.00 patrol/inveStiGation $3,666.67 perSonnel/beneFitS $4,000.00 public health $5,114.74 public health $4,425.09 public truStee $3,125.00 roaD anD briDGe $2,977.40 roaD anD briDGe $3,647.28 roaD anD briDGe $3,276.00 roaD anD briDGe $3,272.52 roaD anD briDGe $3,689.99 roaD anD briDGe $4,017.78 roaD anD briDGe $3,258.34 roaD anD briDGe $3,435.40 roaD anD briDGe $3,276.00 roaD anD briDGe $4,349.99 roaD anD briDGe $2,953.27 roaD anD briDGe $4,336.80 roaD anD briDGe $3,141.03 roaD anD briDGe $3,012.54 roaD anD briDGe $3,192.17 roaD anD briDGe $2,890.00 roaD anD briDGe $2,890.00 roaD anD briDGe $3,325.11 roaD anD briDGe $2,833.33 roaD anD briDGe $2,976.29 roaD anD briDGe $3,744.00 roaD anD briDGe $3,545.19

the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process within the State of Colorado and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, C.R.S. 14-10107(4)(a) has ordered one publication of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings:

Case No.: Name of Parties: Nature of Action 2016DR29: Cathy JoAnn Townsend CONSOLIDATED NOTICE and Jeffery Lee Townsend OF PUBLICATION advertise your publicDissolution notices call 303-566-4100 of Marriage CaseTo Number: 16DR29

You are further notified that a copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by this notice if he or she fails to appear or file a response within (30) days after the date of this publication.

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ELBERT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 751 UTE AVE., P.O. BOX 232 KIOWA, COLORADO 80138 303-621-2131

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Audubon training ELBERTInformation COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Naturalist Training Ses751 UTE AVE., P.O. BOX 232 KIOWA, COLORADO sion will be held at 6-7 p.m. on Aug.80138 11 at 303-621-2131 the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 CONSOLIDATED NOTICE Waterton Road, Littleton, to talk about OF PUBLICATION Case Number: 16DR29 2016-2017 training. Information: comNotice is hereby given that in the or followmunityoutreach@denveraudubon.org ing proceedings filed in the Court June 7, 303-973-9530. 2016, under the Dissolution of Marriage,

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Lela Margaret Boston, aka Lela M. Boston, aka Lela Boston, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 30039

Norma Jean Lev Personal Representative 13918 N. Travois Trail Parker, Colorado 80138

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Dated this 22nd day of July 2016 Cheryl A. Layne Clerk of Combined Court 751 Ute Avenue, P.O. Box 232 Kiowa, Colorado 80117 By: Kathy Notary Legal Notice No.: 23430 First Publication: August 4, 2016 Last Publication: August 4, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Dated this 22nd day of July 2016

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Knee Arthritis Pain: One HUGE Mistake And Two “Smart Moves”

Doctor’s Simple Advice Gets Rave Reviews By Patients Lucky Enough To Give It A Try By Matt Edgar America’s Health Writer

Denver- Have you been told that exercise will help your knee arthritis pain? Well... has it helped? If it hasn’t, one local doctor has a very good reason why. Not only that - he says if you are trying to exercise with knee arthritis - you might be making a HUGE mistake. Sounds crazy? Yes it does. In fact, I thought it was a ridiculous thing to say. That is until I talked to some of his patients who gave him rave reviews. Many said he completely changed their life. When they first came to the office, their knee arthritis pain was so bad they could barely walk and were scheduled for total knee replacement surgery. In a relatively short period of time, they cancelled surgery and are enjoying their lives again. Why is exercising a HUGE mistake and what does this doctor recommend that is helping so many knee arthritis sufferers who come to see them from all over the state? Double Edged Sword The doctor says that exercising with knee arthritis is a double edged sword. It is true, your knee joints need motion to be healthy.

And lack of motion can be very detrimental. Without motion joints become “sick.” And in theory exercising should help knee arthritis. But here is the BIG problem: Knee arthritis is condition that dries up the lubricating fluids in your knee. It also changes the joint surface and creates bone spurs. Because of these changes - exercising on an arthritic knee can cause more swelling, more pain and more arthritic changes. Imagine driving your car without any oil. What happens? The engine parts scrape together and wear out. You can’t simply drive your car more and make it better. And in many cases - you simply can’t just exercise your knee and make it better, either. What’s the answer? In a car it’s simple - put in more oil. And then make sure the oil level is correct and it is changed when necessary. With your knee joints - it is a little more complicated. The major lubricating fluid in your knee joint is called synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the fluid that “dries up” when you suffer with arthritis. But there is good news: Now doctors can inject one of the building blocks of synovial fluid

Making Knee Arthritis Pain Worse: Research has discovered that people are suffering with arthritis much younger than expected. Making the right treatment choices now can possibly stop the progression and eliminate the pain.

directly into your knee joint. This building block of synovial fluid is called hyaluronic acid. And when hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the knee joint, many experts believe it helps lubricate the joint. Some say it is like squirting oil on a rusty door hinge. This allows the knee joint to glide more smoothly and often reduces or even eliminates pain. And here is the most important part: Now that the joint is lubricated and can move with

less or no pain - specific exercises can be a tremendous help. That’s why the doctors (when patients qualify) treat knee arthritis patients with hyaluronic acid injections FIRST and then prescribe a very specific rehabilitation and exercise program specially developed to help knee arthritis pain. This comprehensive knee arthritis pain program is called, “P.A.C.E.” and has been getting wonderful results. So what is the HUGE mistake? If you suffer with knee arthritis and are exercising and the pain is either not getting better - or getting worse - you may be making a mistake. You may actually be making things worse. And that’s the last thing you want to do. What are the two “smart moves?” If you have knee arthritis pain, look into viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid. In many cases treatment with hyaluronic acid followed by a specific rehabilitation or exercise program can get results when everything else has failed. In fact, it is not uncommon to get pain relief just from the hyaluronic acid treatments alone - without doing any rehabilitation or exercising at all. And the results can be dramatic. If you are thinking about

giving hyaluronic acid treatments a try - this is VERY IMPORTANT: In our opinion the doctor you choose should use advanced imaging technology such as fluoroscopy to guide the injections and make sure the hyaluronic acid goes where it is supposed to. Laser guided digital imaging is one of the best technologies to guide injections. Research shows that without fluoroscopy, doctors miss the joint space up to 30% of the time. Obviously, if the joint space is missed - the treatment cannot work. If you have already had viscosupplementaion without this advanced imaging technology and it did not work - you may want to give it another try with a doctor who uses this cutting edge technique to get the best results possible. So, if you suffer with knee arthritis pain, talk to a specialist about viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid especially if exercise is not working or making things worse. And make sure the doctor you choose works in a state-ofthe-art medical facility and uses advanced fluoroscopic imaging (Like laser guided digital imaging) to guide the injections to make sure the treatments have the best chance to work. For more information on viscosupplementation for knee arthritis or to get a free screening to see if this treatment is right for you, one of the specialists at Osteo Relief Institute can be reached at 720-500-1045.

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After thousands already helped knee pain suffers face 48 hour cut off to get risk free screening for incredibly popular treatment (ORI) - The clock is ticking. There is only 48 hours to go. If you suffer with knee arthritis pain and would like to get a risk free knee pain screening to see if the experts at Osteo Relief Institute in Greenwood Village, CO can help you with their extremely popular knee pain relief program - read this right now. Here is why: For the past several years, the experts at Osteo Relief Institute have been literally swarmed with knee arthritis sufferers looking for relief. Nearly all these knee pain sufferers chose Osteo Relief for one reason - their top-notch knee pain relief program featuring viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid and specially designed rehabilitation program. The SecretTo Success? The experts at Osteo Relief Institute believe one of the biggest reasons for their success is the fact that they have some of the best technology money can buy. Laser Guided Digital Imaging The clinic uses extremely advanced imaging equipment that allows them to see directly into the knee joint that they are treating. This advanced imaging is called, “Laser Guided Digital Imaging” and many experts believe is the difference between success and failure with this knee pain treatment. And probably the best thing about this technology is that it has allowed the experts at Osteo Relief Institute to get results with knee pain when so many others have failed. What Is This Treatment? This treatment is viscosupplementation with hyaluronic acid (HA). Those are big medical terms that basically means this... When you have knee arthritis - the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) in your knee joint dries up.

This means instead of gliding smoothly - your bones start to rub and grind against each other. This causes a little pain in the beginning - but over time the pain steadily gets worse until it is excruciating. Hyaluronic acid works so well because it is like “joint oil.” It is a natural substance and is one of the natural building blocks of the synovial fluid that lubricates your knee. Scientists and researchers discovered this natural building block to synovial fluid in the rooster’s comb - that big red thing on top of the roosters head. It is extracted from the roosters comb, purified and concentrated. When it is injected directly into your knee joint, it is like squirting oil on a rusty door hinge. Hyaluronic acid allows your joints to glide more smoothly eliminating a lot of the rubbing, grinding and pain. Why You Should Try This Even If You’ve Already Had Similar Treatments Without results... “We have been able to help so many knee pain sufferers - even many who have already tried other injections like Synvisc, Supartz, Orthovisc and even Hyalgan. We use special and very advanced low-dose videofluoroscopy imaging called “Hologic Digital Imaging” so we can see right into the joint. This allows us to put the Hyalgan exactly where it needs to be. Studies show doctors doing joint injections without fluoroscopy miss the joint up to 30% of the time.” said the director of Arthritis Treatment at Osteo Relief Institute. Osteo Relief Institute is a state of the art medical facility offering only the best technology. And that’s not all - Osteo Relief Institute has a complete knee relief program called “P.A.C.E.” to make sure you get the most

Hyalgan Injected Directly Into Knee Joint Like “Joint Oil”

Research Shows Doctors Miss The Joint Space About 30% Of The Time Without Advance Imaging

Successful Treatment - Hyalgan being precisely injected directly into the knee joint using Hologic digital imaging. Advanced imaging allows treatments to be as precise as possible. Hyalgan can lubricate the joint and decrease pain.

Failed Treatment - the injection (and Hyalgan) misses the joint space. Research shows this occurs up to 30% of the time without the use of holistic digital imaging to guide the injection. This is why Hyalgan may not have worked for you.

pain relief and the best possible results from treatment. “Every case is individual. Some patients get quite a bit of relief right away - others take a little more time. But most have been extremely happy and the results usually last for at least 6 months. Patients who were suffering for years with bad knee pain are getting their lives back... going for walks again and exercising. It’s amazing to see. They tell all their friends - that’s why we are swarmed. I can’t tell you how many patients have cancelled their total knee replacement surgeries.” added one of the doctors. How To Get It If you have knee pain, the doctors and staff would like to invite you for a risk free screening to see if you are a candidate for Hyalgan treatments and the P.A.C.E program. All you have to do is call 720-500-1045 right now and when the scheduling specialist answers the phone tell her you would like your free “Knee Pain Screening.” Your screening will only take about 25-30 minutes... you will get all your questions an-

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If You Can Answer Yes - You Are Eligible For A Knee Arthritis Screening With The Experts At Osteo Relief Institute Do you have pain and osteoarthritis (arthritis) of the knee? Have you tried other treatments such as NSAIDS and other anti-inflammatory medications without success? Have you already tried viscosupplementation (Hyalgan, Supartz, Synvisc) without satisfactory results? If you answered yes to any of these questionscall Osteo Relief Institute and schedule your risk free knee pain screening screening 720-500-1045

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