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Willcox emphasizes respect, transparency Appointee to county post hopes to keep seat in November vote By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media When District II Elbert County Commissioner Kelly Dore resigned in August, the Elbert County Republican Party Vacancy Committee was tasked with filling the position through the end of 2016. Following an interview process, the committee selected Danny Willcox to fill the vacancy, but Willcox does not see his role as a placeholder and is on the ballot as the District II candidate this fall. Willcox graduated from Mullen High School in Willcox Denver and went to work in his father’s automotive shop. In 1982, he joined the Aurora Fire Department as a paramedic. During his career, he earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Regis University while he worked his way up the ranks at the fire department, eventually retiring as the deputy chief of support services in 2013. In addition to learning the administrative skills required for a deputy chief, Willcox also appreciates the value of teamwork from his time as a firefighter/paramedic. “Everything you do is based on teams,” he said. “Your safety and survival are based on the functioning of the team … That is the culture that is instilled in me.” Following his retirement, he began volunteering with the Elbert County GOP as a precinct captain and later took on the role of the party’s county secretary, which he resigned in August to take the appointment as county commissioner. Willcox continues on Page 7
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Bobby Fitch soars above the fairgrounds in Kiowa at the Super Cross Championship on Sept. 24. Fitch cruised to victory in the 250 PRO race. Photos by Rick Gustafson
Riders jump at opportunity Supercross event comes to Kiowa By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Riders from across Colorado and New Mexico converged on the Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa for a full day of competition at the Sports Riders Association of Colorado’s Supercross State Championship Race on Sept. 24. Professional and amateur riders negotiated hairpin turns and jumps in 11 categories during SRAC’s final supercross race of the 2016 season. Senior supercross rider Pat Osif rides in both the Senior B (40-plus) and the Super Senior (50-plus) competitions and says he got his start in his late 30s when his two boys showed an interest in the sport. Supercross continues on Page 7
Eleven-year-old Mercedes Goff of Florence competes in the Sports Riders Association of Colorado Supercross at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. Professional and amateur riders from as young as 4 to older than 50 competed in 11 classes of events.
Elizabeth resident picked for National 4-H Congress By Sheila G. Kelley CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Elbert County Elizabeth resident Jacob Prouse has been selected to take part in the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta this November. Prouse, who is a member of the Running Creek 4-H Club, qualified for the National 4-H Congress at the Colorado State Fair. Prouse was named overall grand champion of the senior division at the Colorado State Fair earlier this month
for his archery stand-alone project. This is Prouse’s first year in Elbert County 4-H and he’s the son of Nathan and Tracy Prouse of Elizabeth. “National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the Prouse country to participate in,” said Elbert County 4-H Director Sheila Kelley. “National
4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership, team development, and, of course, having fun!” If you would like further information on the 4-H program, please contact the Elbert County Extension office at 303-621-3162. 4-H is a cooperative effort between CSU Extension and Elbert County.
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Lawmakers want perjury probe over VA hospital
Facility being built in Aurora has seen cost projections balloon
By Dan Elliott Associated Press
Federal prosecutors should investigate whether a former Department of Veterans Affairs executive committed perjury when he testified about the cost of a new Denver-area VA hospital, which is more than $1 billion over budget, members of Congress said. Republican Reps. Jeff Miller of Florida, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and Mike Coffman of Aurora said the Justice Department should investigate Glenn Haggstrom’s statements to Congress in 2013 and 2014. The VA’s internal watchdog released a report Sept. 21 saying Haggstrom knew the project was veering toward huge cost overruns but didn’t tell lawmakers that.
Haggstrom didn’t immediately return a telephone message seeking comment. He was the department’s top official in charge of construction projects nationwide. He retired in 2015. The VA has said Haggstrom left one day after he was interviewed under oath about the hospital as part of a separate internal investigation. The hospital, now under construction in Aurora, is expected to cost around $1.7 billion, nearly triple the 2014 estimate. Miller said he will ask the Justice Department to look into perjury charges against Haggstrom and others. “To this day, the department’s handling of the replacement Denver VA medical center continues to be a case study in government waste, incompetence and secrecy,” he said. Coffman had asked the inspector general to consider recommending a criminal investigation if warranted, but the report didn’t address that.
Coffman said he will ask the inspector general again to consider recommending a criminal inquiry. “I’m trying to get to the bottom of this. And I think quite frankly the (Department of ) Veterans Affairs doesn’t seem to care,” he said. Rep. Kathleen Rice, a Democrate from New York and another member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, also called on the inspector general to turn the matter over to the Justice Department. Haggstrom twice testified that the hospital would not require more money, “and he knew that wasn’t true,” Rice said. The inspector general’s report said gross mismanagement, delays and lax oversight by the VA added hundreds of millions of dollars to the cost of the hospital and delayed it by years. The report repeated some conclusions from earlier investigations but is the most scathing account of the project to date.
It accused senior VA leaders of making poor business decisions, allowing architects to include lavish and unnecessary design features and delaying decisions on construction changes by up to three years. The inspector general accused the VA of “gross mismanagement” for assigning far too few engineers and project managers. Sloan Gibson, deputy secretary of veterans affairs, has said that everyone involved in the cost overruns has either retired or was transferred or demoted. No one has been fired or criminally charged. Gibson said the department has taken responsibility for the problems and has made changes. The 184-bed facility is about 70 percent complete and construction is expected to be done in January 2018. It will replace an aging, overcrowded facility still in use in Denver.
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Belt-tightening, moderate growth seen for state budget Oil companies’ victory means tough choices for Colorado By James Anderson Associated Press Diminished revenues from Colorado’s depressed energy sector and court-ordered tax rebates to oil companies mean lawmakers will tackle spending cuts to avert a general fund shortfall next fiscal year, according to revenue forecasts released Sept. 20 by legislative and administration analysts. The price-driven downturn in Colorado’s energy sector has leveled off, meaning lost jobs and stalled investment won’t be more of a drag on an economy whose growth is being led by consumer spending, analysts told the Joint Budget Committee. That spending, however, has been dampened by high housing costs in the Denver metropolitan area, said Natalie Mullis, chief legislative economist. Uncertainty surrounding future U.S. interest rates, export demand and the November elections could curb corporate investment in Colorado, Mullis said. That, coupled with new obligations such as nearly $100 million in the severance tax rebates, could produce an es-
timated $63 million shortfall in funding for education, prisons and other obligations, she said. Henry Sobanet, director of the governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget, said Colorado’s technology-driven economic growth will persist despite revenue losses from energy, but at a lesser pace than earlier in the economic expansion that’s followed the Great Recession. Lawmakers and the governor’s office use the quarterly economic forecasts to plan their budget work for the fiscal years that start July 1. Gov. John Hickenlooper must present his next budget proposal by Nov. 1. The general fund — currently $10.7 billion, out of a total $27 billion budget — must be maintained above a level set by law or trigger budget cuts. It’s above that limit this year, but next year is projected to be $226.5 million short, according to the administration’s forecast. One culprit: The refunds that became necessary after Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled the state improperly calculated deductions to severance taxes paid by energy companies. Municipalities impacted by drilling usually rely on the revenues, which have dropped from $262 million to $18.9 million.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): • Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. • Although BCCs commonly occur in areas that have received significant sun exposure in people with fair skin, they may occur in darker skin types on any part of the body. • BCCs often look like a pink or flesh-colored “pearly” bump (similar to a pimple that doesn’t resolve) or like a rough, pink patch of skin. • Early diagnosis and treatment of these lesions is important to prevent further growth and invasion of this cancer into the surrounding tissue, nerve, and bone.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): • Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer. • Although SCCs are more common in people with lighter skin, they can occur in all skin types. • SCCs often look like a sore that doesn’t heal or re-opens, a firm or warty bump, or a scaly patch. • Early diagnosis of SCCs is important to prevent further growth, and occasionally, spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.
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Local authors present their books and discuss their works at the local author showcase at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Authors Cynthia Kuhn, Lisa Gordon, Laurie Marr Wasmund, Deborah Atkinson, Helen Ramirez, Angela Dee and Tori Mayer will each discuss their works, followed by a book sale and signing. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Bring your favorite animal friends to be blessed at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 4th St., downtown Castle Rock. On the Feast Day of St. Francis, we’ll gather on the grass by the chapel for a short service, a blessing of the animals, some fun and songs … and be done in time for the Broncos game. A good-will offering will be collected for the Dumb Friends League of Douglas County. Call 303-6885185. Outback Express Public Transit 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. Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719541-4275 or go to http://outbackexpress.tripod. com. To ensure a seat is available on the bus, 24-hour advance reservation is appreciated. October’s schedule: Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs, Monday Oct. 3 and Monday, Oct. 17; and Simla and Matheson to Limon, Thursday, Oct. 27; Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs, Tuesday, Oct. 4 and Tuesday, Oct. 18; Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker, Tuesday, Oct. 11; Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents, Thursday, Oct. 13. Government and Our Lives Dr. Jing Sun presents a free seminar on governments around the world, the Electoral College and more from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Call 303-646-3792. Calendar continues on Page 7
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Well, were we better than that? So a couple of weeks ago the column I wrote included in the headline, “We are better than that.” Basically the concept was that regardless of the position we find ourselves in, we can rise to the occasion and be better than whatever circumstance we face. We can act better than some of the people that can try and drag us down, and we can provide love, forgiveness, and grace when others cannot. And we do so because we are “better than that.” Well, have we been? Were we better than that over the past few weeks? “Accountability” can be a tough word. And it’s one thing to hold others accountable for being better than that, but have we been able to hold ourselves to the same standard? Or maybe even a higher standard? You see, most of us want to be judged by our intentions, yet we judge others by their actions. We may have “intended” to behave better or offer love, forgiveness or grace, but we found ourselves caught up again in the rush and crush of life and our very best of intentions gave way to our very worst of frustrations. Think back over these past few weeks or even just the past few days. Were there situations where you could have been “better
than that”? Or were there events, meetings or conversations where you stood your ground, rising above the situation and where you look back now and proudly say, “I really was better than that.” None of us is perfect, and we are Michael Norton living in a world of WINNING fear, uncertainty and doubt which someWORDS times can amplify our imperfections. And many of us get a lot of practice at being imperfect, we get many at-bats or chances to learn and grow during our moments of fear, uncertainty, doubt and frustration. And then that word “accountability” shows up again. And I am talking about personal accountability, not just holding those around us accountable. Now as you think back again over these past few weeks or days, and whether you truly were better than that or you still have room to grow, also think about each situa-
tion or communication exchange and ask yourself these three questions; What could I have done differently? What could have I said or worded differently? And what did I really do that I am proud of and hope that I can repeat again if ever in the same situation? Again, the theme of this week’s column is “Were we better than that?” The only way that each of us can honestly answer that question is by reflecting on what has been happening in our own lives, and regardless if it was something good or if has been a challenge lately, look in the mirror and simply ask ourselves if indeed, “Were we better than that?” How about you, were you intending to be better than that? Or were you better than that? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we hold ourselves accountable for our own actions and not just our intentions, 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.
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Ramen has a lock on prison society Psst, buddy. You got ramen? If you have ramen in prison, the world is your noodle. Sometime in the early ‘70s, a friend handed me a packet of ramen. It had the look of a drug deal. In a way it was. I have eaten my share of ramen ever since, and there have been occasional cravings that I can’t explain. He said, “Whatever you do, don’t look at the sodium.” One day I looked, and I turned into a pillar of salt. Maybe you read the story: “Ramen has become the black market currency in American prisons.” Michael Gibson-Light, who is a doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona School of Sociology, said, “There is an entire informal economy based on ramen.” He did extensive interviews with prisoners and staff members at a state prison. And they call it soup, not ramen, in the slammer. Gibson-Light noted that prison food allocations were reduced in the early 2000s. Prisoners had been receiving three hot meals a day. That changed. The second meal
was just a sandwich and chips. Weekend lunches were eliminated. Ramen - soup - is “supercheap, supertasty, rich in calories, and readily available in prison commissaries.” It’s “superCraig Marshall Smith tasty”? I think it tastes QUIET sock-laundry DESPERATION like water. But good sock laundry water. Prisoners, like college students and some bachelor columnists, might add any number of things to their soups, to try to enhance them. Vienna sausages, green beans, and carrots make up “dirty ramen.” One former prisoner, Gustavo “Goose” Alvarez, even wrote a book: “Prison Ramen: Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars.”
Jennifer and I tried Goose’s ramen pot roast. Delicious, albeit on the salty side. Prison life used to be an unknown to most of us. We had films that weren’t very graphic or forthcoming. But I think we knew we would rather be at home. Now, almost every night on television, we can see exactly what it is like in an American prison in one factual program after another. There’s a big, big difference between being a free man and an incarcerated man. A friend of mine chose weekend lockup over in-home detention after a DUI, and wishes he hadn’t. If you don’t know about rogue sheriff Joe Arpaio, it’s worth looking into before drinking and driving in Maricopa County, Arizona. There is a program about volunteers who enter prison to see what really goes on in there. Ryan, a volunteer who wants to be a police officer, said, “One thing the public doesn’t know is that in jail, violence is Smith continues on Page 7
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Osif’s older son, is a service manager for the family’s former sponsor, Rocky Mountain Cycle Plaza in Pueblo. Supercross races are held indoors or outdoors, but are set in a confined space such as a rodeo arena or stadium where riders make multiple laps, the number depending on the rider’s category. The limited space of a supercross track keeps riders at slower speeds and challenges their technical skill and endurance. Conversely, motocross tracks are outdoor and tend to be faster. As opposed to supercross, which is held on man-made tracks, motocross is held on natural terrain and features higher jumps. Most riders compete in both events, and the SRAC presents a Colorado
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“I was 38 when I got my first dirt bike,” Osif said. “I got to spend two to three weekends each month with my teenaged sons during the summer months. For us, it’s really a family sport.” Osif’s younger son Brabdon, 25, has temporarily left the sport and is serving with the U.S. Army at Fort Carson, but hopes to return to both supercross and motocross at the end of his enlistment. Brian, 28,
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“I loved being retired, but I wanted to get more involved,” he said. His involvement in the Republican Party fostered his continuing exposure to county government and the things he saw and heard there concerned him, describing one BOCC meeting as very distasteful. “It was argumentative. It was a stifling atmosphere,” he said. Willcox sees that noxious atmosphere as one of the biggest challenges facing the county’s government. “You have to create a better culture. There has to be more respect and professionalism. We have to lead by example, create more trust, and of course, the buzzword, be transparent,” he said.
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Grand Champion trophy for the rider with the most points in both events at the end of the season. Last weekend’s purse in Kiowa paid out $2,000 to the winners in three professional categories: Pro 250 (cc), Pro Open and Pro 450. Next week, the series moves on to its final stop, returning to Brush, Colorado, for the Motocross Championship series finale at Sweney Cycle Park. SRAC is a nonprofit organization established in 1954 for the purpose of organizing motocross and supercross racing in Colorado and Wyoming and has a membership ranging from 4 years old to over 60. For more information about SRAC, supercross or motocross, visit the SRAC web page at www.sraconline.org.
You have to create a better culture. There has to be more respect and professionalism. We have to lead by example, create more trust, and of course, the buzzword, be transparent.”
In addition to his commitment to improving the culture in Kiowa, Willcox points to development as the key to Elbert County’s prosperity and believes the county commissioners have a vital role in creating a favorable environment along with efficient processes, which would facilitate development to the county’s benefit. “That starts with rooftops … You’re not going to get businesses unless you
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Danny Willcox have enough people who can spend,” he said. “If you look at where we are, budget-wise, we just this year surpassed what we brought in in 2010 … and we are still dealing with those revenues in a highercost environment.” Willcox believes that a streamlined process that is organized and methodical will help maintain relationships with developers, and that the Community & Development Services Department
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A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Oct. 7, 9:3011:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Wednesday, Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Wednesday, Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Larkspur Elementary School, 1103 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur; Friday, Oct. 21, 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.
Las Vegas illusionists Kyle and Mistie Knight perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 6 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Suites C & D, Castle Rock. The husband and
Indie Author Day Visit with local authors and learn tips and tricks at Indie author day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Call 303-646-3792.
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almost necessary. It’s instilling fear. It keeps everything in check if anyone steps out of line.” There are prisoners who have it better in prison than they had it outside. They have continuity, a virtual family, regular meals and a place to sleep. Some would rather not leave, and some who do commit a crime to be returned. Anything can be a source of humor, even prison life.
(CDS) is the face of the county. “If you can create a positive review from a developer, that’s one of the best things you can do to market the county,” he said. In addition, government transparency is critical to earning the trust of the citizens, and Willcox supports posting budgets and drafts on the county’s website, allowing residents to ask informed questions about where money is spent. “There is nothing to hide,” he said. “We can answer any question on that budget.” Finally, Willcox says that his parochialschool background has instilled in him the notion that respect is vital to dealing with his fellow commissioners, county employees and citizens, regardless of party affiliation. “I’ll be respectful, and I’ll listen,” he said.
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Celebrate Latino Heritage Feria de Recursos is a community fair for all ages to celebrate our Latino communities at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet. The fair includes community resources, face painting, Zumba, folklorico dancers, and a cooking demonstration by local chef and cookbook author Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack. No registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Murder Mystery Dinner, Play The Elizabeth Lions Club presents its fourth Murder Mystery Dinner and Play at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Spring Valley Golf Club, 42350 County Road 17-21, Elizabeth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. Presentation, again featuring players from Denver’s Adams Mystery Playhouse, is “Zombie Murder.” Tickets are $50 per person and can be obtained by calling Tammy at 303-204-7415 or Terry at 303-646-3772. Go to http://arvadapress.com/detail.html?sub_id=235863 Craft Fair Kiowa Schools will have its 30th annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at
Police detective Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) complained about prison food in one of his silly comedies. “You call this slop? Real slop has chunks of things in it. And this Chateau LeBlanc ‘68 is supposed to be served slightly chilled. This is room temperature.” Ramen was a dime when I was in college. I could eat two at a time. I know I am not alone. And you’re hungry for ramen right now, aren’t you? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
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A ministry of presence Police chaplains talk, listen and provide support to law enforcement and their families By Alex DeWind awind@coloradocommunitymedial.com
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haplain Tim Ralph of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has frequented Parker Adventist Hospital over the past few weeks. He visits Dan Brite, a member of the sheriff’s office’s Impact Unit, and Brite’s wife Christine, a sergeant with the sheriff’s office. On Sept. 2, while responding to a “suicidal” suspect’s home near Sierra Middle School, Brite was shot in the chest. He has been in critical condition since. Ralph recalls a recent visit at the hospital on Sept. 13: Brite had woken up and was kissing his children. Still unable to talk, he attempted to scribble what looked like an “A” on a piece of paper. “I said pray? And he shook his head yes,” Ralph said. “So we prayed.” Ralph — also a Douglas County deputy and the founding pastor of a church — said he loves to help people. That is why he talks, listens and offers religious and spiritual support to the command staff of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. “I try to tell them that they are fighting the good fight,” he said. Chaplains differ among law enforcement agencies. Some, like the Golden Police Department, have more than one chaplain. Others, like the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, don’t have a chaplain for the command staff. Kevin Shive, 46, one of four chaplains of the Golden Police Department, founded his organization — Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains — in 2014 to unify police chaplains across the state. Today, the organization has about 55 chaplains, including many from metro Denver police agencies such as Wheat Ridge Police Department, Denver Police Department, Littleton Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and more. The idea came to Shive after a set of traumatic events in the metro area, including the 2012 Aurora theater shooting that left 12 people dead and more than 70 injured at a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises,” and the 2013 Boulder County flood that Chaplains continues on Page 17
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WHAT IS A CHAPLAIN?
TYPES OF CHAPLAINS
A chaplain provides nondenominational religious services, spiritual guidance and counseling to people within a secular institution, such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, fire department or university. Chaplains pray and promote spirituality, read from sacred texts, prepare and deliver sermons, organize and lead religious
services, and plan and lead religious education programs.
Police chaplains serve law enforcement personnel and agencies.
patients, families and staff at a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility or hospice.
A chaplain is required to have a Bachelor’s degree, though many employers also require a Master’s degree and prior experience in the field of religion.
Prison chaplains serve those who are incarcerated, either awaiting trial or after conviction.
Educational chaplains serve an educational institution, such as a college or university.
Source: The Occupational Information Network and www.Learn.org
Parliamentary chaplains serves parliamentary bodies, such as the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Healthcare chaplains serve
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Douglas County Deputy Tim Ralph is the founding pastor of a church in Larkspur. He’s also chaplain of the sheriff’s office and works with staff and their families. “Chaplain is the ministry of presence,” he said. Photo by Alex DeWind
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Kevin Shive is the founder of Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains and one of four chaplains of the Golden Police Department. “We as chaplains help reduce trauma,” he said, “but also help officers be the most resilient people they can.” Photo Courtesy Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains
Chaplain Stage
Douglas County jail On a weekday afternoon, Chaplain Kenny Teague sports a blue-collared shirt, jeans and a pair of Nikes. When asked how he deals with the day-to-day duties as chaplain of the Douglas County jail, he responds: “There’s no turning it off. This is is my way of life.” Teague, 53, leads weekly religious services on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Sunday morning, he streams a service from a church in Boulder over a projector in one of the jail’s program rooms. He’s at the jail full-time during the week, where he leads Bible studies, provides one-on-one counseling and coordinates requests for religious texts. “Some will tell you how much their lives changed getting closer to God,” Teague said of the inmates. Teague has been chaplain of the Douglas County jail for three years. About 15 religious volunteers assist him with services. When he talks
Military chaplains serve service personnel and conduct religious services at sea or in the field.
Arapahoe County jail
Chaplain Kenneth Teague works with inmates at the Douglas County Jail. This is his way of life, he said. “I don’t pacify anything — I’m real when I talk to them.” Photo by Alex DeWind to inmates, Teague is straightforward. He said he recognizes that they have the freedom to practice religion and, also, the freedom to not practice religion. “We try to do everything to keep the jail quiet,” he said.
Chaplain Stage, who would like his first name kept private, has been a full-time employee of the Arapahoe County jail for about four years. He’s at the jail Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and one weekend a month as chaplain of the Colorado National Guard. Stage’s responsibilities at the 1,350-bed jail include leading seven religious services per week and providing one-onone spiritual, emotional and religious counseling for inmates. He also handles logistics, including coordinating inmates’ requests for religious texts. Religious and spiritual services are a release for the
inmates, he said. “It’s a way for them to bring order to their chaos,” Stage, 38, said. Stage has a Christian background and acknowledges that sometimes he cannot provide the appropriate religious services to inmates. So, in those instances, he will reach out to other religious leaders in the community. “I advocate for their First Amendment right,” Stage said. “But I’m not a chameleon.” As chaplain of a county jail, he had to learn very quickly how to deal with heavy stories. To handle the emotion, he said he talks to God and relies on his own faith. “It’s a blessing to forget some things,” he said.
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Today’s seniors have more options on health care, housing and leisure time than ever before. Look inside for tips and strategies to make the best of your golden years. A SPECIAL SECTION BY
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How to choose the right residential care facility
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hoosing a residential care facility may seem like an overwhelming task, but asking the right questions and knowing what you should be looking for in a facility can make it more manageable. Because residential care is available in a variety of settings, it’s important to understand the needs of the person with dementia so you can choose the best care.
The first step, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, is understanding what kind of care facilities can provide. And the second step is to ask the right questions.
TYPES OF FACILITIES RETIREMENT HOUSING: This can be appropriate for individuals in the early stage of Alzheimer’s who can still care for themselves independently. There is limited supervision, social activities, transportation and other amenities.
ASSISTED LIVING: This bridges the gap between living independently and in a nursing home. It typically offers a combination of housing, meals, supportive services and health care.
MEMORY CARE UNITS:
NURSING HOMES:
These are designed to meet the These provide around-the-clock care specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and long-term medical treatment. Most nursing disease and other dementias. They take many homes have services and staff to address issues such as forms and exist within various types of residential care, nutrition, care planning, recreation, spirituality and medical care. They including assisted living facilities, and may or may have different staff-to-resident ratios and staff members have not be secured units. Because laws vary by various levels of experience and training. They state, it’s important to ask specific are usually regulated by the federal CONTINUING questions about the care government and licensed by provided. the state. CARE RETIREMENT
COMMUNITIES:
These provide different levels of care — independent, assisted living and nursing home — based on individual needs. A resident can move through the levels of care if needed. Shutterstock images
QUESTIONS TO ASK Factors to consider include staff, the facility, the programs and type of treatment provided. For a full list of questions, go to www.alz.org or call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline number, 1-800-2723900.
Source: The Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org, 24/7 Helpline number 1-800-272-3900.
MAKE A VISIT Plan to visit several facilities. Make an appointment for the first visit, but then also make one or two unannounced visits. Look around and talk to staff, residents and their families. Visit at different times of the day, including meal times. Ask to see the latest survey/inspection report and, in some states, the Special Care Unit Disclosure form, all of which facilities are required to provide. Ask questions about cost and insurance considerations.
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September 29, 2016
Online resources for seniors only a click away Douglas County introduces Senior Life and NearMeDC online tools Are you in the 60-plus age group in Douglas County? If so, you are part of the county’s most dramatic percentage of population growth — and two online tools have been created just for you: Senior Life in Douglas County the NearMeDC Community Resources tool. Both online tools are in direct response to a 2013 survey of seniors, their caregivers, and those planning to retire in Douglas County, 90 percent of who indicated they would use online tools to find information specifically targeting this age group. According to the State Demography Office, by 2030 one in four residents of Douglas County will be aged 60 or older. That’s approximately 24 percent of the county’s population. The conception of these online tools began in 2012 when, knowing the demographics in the county were changing, the Partnership of Douglas County Governments established the Senior Initiative to explore the implications of the growing population of seniors. Additional information gleaned from the Senior Initiative’s focus groups, as well as the survey, concluded that seniors want to have a more effective and efficient way to obtain information and provide input regarding topics of interest to seniors. Focus group participants also indicated the senior community wanted to be more involved when decisions are being made in the county. Source: Douglas County
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LINKS TO ONLINE SENIOR RESOURCES: Senior Life in Douglas County http://www.douglas.co.us/ community/senior-adultservices/
NearMeDC Community Resources: https://douglas-countycitygram.herokuapp.com/
Partnership of Douglas County Governments: www.douglascountypartnership.org
Senior Initiative: http://www.douglas.co.us/ community/senior-adult-services/ senior-initiative/
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Be savvy: map out senior living choices By Andrew Granger When mapping out plans for our lives we always have a Plan A, what we really want to happen and assume will happen. If we’re savvy, we also make a Plan B, a viable alternative that would be just as acceptable. Then there is Plan C, notorious for its last-minute scramble and only reserved for when things get desperate. Apply this to senior living choices. Most people, when considering their future care options, acknowledge Plan A is to stay at home. In reality, however, home is not always the safest or the most convenient option. Loneliness, the inability to drive, needing a bit of assistance with daily life, and the high expense of in-home care are all reasons to start thinking about Plan B. Plan B is your reliable, viable back-up plan when you find living at home is no longer the best option — or your care needs exceed what you, a spouse or your adult children can help with. Plan B is researching and choos-
ing a good senior living community that is to your liking, before it’s too late and you have to rely upon the dubious Plan C. To get started on a Plan B, think about your future and ask some important questions. Do yourself a favor and give the answers a lot of thought. How is my health? What is the likelihood that I will require assistance? Is my house situated so I can get around easily? Is my family nearby and available to help? Can I or do I want to live with my family? As I continue to age, how will my requirements change? What can my finances support? Research and personal visits to different types of communities are a must. Good sources for communities are the internet, phonebooks and local senior publications and organizations. Compile a list and start touring. As you visit, be sure to ask questions that will define the quality of your life in that community. Services,
resident impressions and level of care provided are important factors. Take good notes and take home all the printed information the community can provide. Involve your family and loved ones and their opinions. This decision can be as much emotional as it is pragmatic. Be sure to keep your top choices for the various levels of care you might need and a letter of instruction in a place where your family can find it. This prevents leaving your spouse or your children to deal with choosing emergency options of Plan C because your wishes were not made known. Most people do not regret moving to a senior living community — the quality of life, opportunities and peace of mind that people experience make them wonder why moving was never Plan A in the first place. Andrew Granger is community relations director with Ralston Creek Senior Living in Arvada.
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Do you suffer from a longevity disconnect?
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hey say that age is just a number. For the 10,000 who reach retirement age every day, however, that number may come with a multitude of questions about whether they have done enough to prepare for retirement. The good news is that Americans today are living longer than previous generations. But too many of us don’t realize that this boost in lifespan means we need to fund a retirement that could last for 20 or 30 years. This is what’s known as the longevity disconnect. Calculating how much you need to save for retirement is even more difficult if you don’t realize how long retirement can be. What concerns Americans the most? One of the biggest worries Americans have when it comes to retirement is outliving their money, according to a plan participant survey by Prudential Retirement. A substantial 71 percent of survey respondents fear they may not have sufficient income for their retirement years. Only one in five are highly confident they will have enough to last a lifetime. “Today we have more financial information, education and planning tools available to us than ever before,” says Christine Marcks, president of Prudential Retirement. “But despite the steady drumbeat of headlines about retirement planning, we’re still not getting it right.” Why are people having a hard time saving for retirement? Why are they actually saving less when they need to save more?
Blame our brains
The answer to those questions may surprise you. Research shows the reason could lie in how our brains are wired to respond to the environment. Humans are conditioned to focus on survival in the here and now. Yet, our contemporary life demands that we plan for multiple scenarios and contingencies, often with effects that could shape our lives far into the future. Behavioral researchers have found that people actually perceive their future selves as strangers, and many find it difficult to understand the financial needs that “stranger” will have in his or her lifetime. That’s one reason why saving for many years ahead is difficult for us. This and further research from Pru-
Shutterstock images dential shows us there are five inherent behavioral biases that make us our own worst enemies when it comes to saving for retirement.
1 Not being aware of increasing life spans (longevity disconnect) 2 Putting off difficult or time-consuming tasks (procrastination) 3 Thinking that bad things only happen to other people (optimism bias) 4 Making decisions
based on what other people are doing (herd mentality)
5 Putting today’s wants
ahead of tomorrow’s needs (instant gratification)
Smart planning For older Americans approaching retirement, the greatest advice comes from the people who know best: those already in retirement. Many retirees agree that, if they had to do it again, they would take advantage of everything available through
their employers. Other advice includes maximizing contributions to your workplace-based retirement plan or IRA, and taking advantage of IRS-allowed catchup contributions if you’re 50 or older. Retirees also suggest that those approaching retirement assess all the ways they spend money today, and avoid impulse purchases or peer pressure. Careful planning now can help you to achieve your goals of a secure and fulfilling retirement and make it last a lifetime.
Molly Brown House gives glimpse of famous figure The life of Margaret Brown spanned one of the greatest periods of change in American history. From her birth in a Mississippi river town to elegant Newport, Rhode Island, from the Colorado mines to the stages of New York and Paris, she had a starring role as a progressive reformer and a strong voice for human rights. Margaret, who was never known as “Molly” during her lifetime, first achieved fame after her husband J.J. Brown, a selftaught mining engineer, struck gold in Colorado’s mines in the 1890s. After the family moved to Denver in 1894, Margaret’s egalitarian spirit led her to the most pressing issues of her day.
The mission of Historic Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum is to accurately portray the story of Margaret Tobin Brown within the context of her lifetime through ongoing research, artifact collection, preservation and educational programming in order to inspire courage, conviction and pro-active change in her spirit. Come visit: Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. Closed all major holidays. Admission (prices are subject to change): Adults $8; Seniors, 65 and older, $6; Children 6-12, $4. For additional information, call 303832-4092 or visit www.mollybrown.org.
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killed four people and destroyed more than 300 homes. “The chaplains needed to connect,” Shive said. “So I thought, ‘Lets get to know each other so we can build trust and synergy.’” His goal is to raise the standards, expectations and excellence in which chaplaincy is performed, he said. Which means knowing police standards and the general language of policing, as well as knowing how to respond to emotional turmoil, such as trauma, burnout and stress. “An officer will see something in a day that the public won’t see in a lifetime,” Shive said. “You have to be trained in that — you have to understand the law enforcement dynamics, which are different.” Rocky Mountain Police Chaplains train together, share ideas and learn from one another, with the goal being to serve the police officers who protect the community, Shive said. “We as chaplains help reduce trauma,” he said, “but also help officers be the most resilient people they can.” Ralph, who’s in his early 60s, has been chaplain of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for nine years.
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Born and raised in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, he became chaplain of the Minneapolis Police Department when he was 24 years old. He moved to Colorado in 1981 to build houses. Soon after, he and his wife started a Bible study out of their home, which grew into New Covenant Church, a 250-member congregation in Larkspur. Ralph conducts funeral services, weddings and graduation ceremonies for the sheriff’s office staff. He accompanies deputies on patrol. He’s on scene when there is an emergency involving law enforcement, such as Brite’s. Douglas County Sgt. Derek Castellano, who also serves on the Colorado National Guard, has worked with chaplains in the military. He said they act as counselors, offering help and spiritual guidance. “I am always grateful for our chaplain unit who helps us with our spiritual and emotional needs in times of crisis,” Castellano said, “and in our day-to-day operation.” Though he hasn’t spent much time with Ralph, he said he finds relief in knowing he can walk into Ralph’s office at any time. And, oftentimes, a member of command staff will come into Ralph’s office just to talk. “Chaplain,” Ralph said, “is a ministry of presence.”
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Tykes take time to test top toys Goddard School students and staff try out holiday items By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Toy manufacturers from across the United States are relying on young test subjects in Parker to predict which toys will be the big sellers this holiday season. The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development on Pine Drive is in the ninth year of a partnership with The Manhattan Toy Company, VTech, Toy Monster and other companies to give feedback on the games and toys most popular with children from infancy to kindergarten. Students play with the items for weeklong study, after which teachers and the school’s board will give the manufacturers their recommendations. The school’s owner, Dan King, said the arrangement gives data to the toy producers, but it also has benefits for the school and its parents. “It shows the parents that we care and want to see that the toys are highly educational and fun for the kids,” King said. “It gives the parents an idea of what the top toys are to buy for the holidays. Toys are expensive and this helps them figure out which ones are the best value.” The testing may tell manufacturers which of their products are most popular and durable, but the tests aren’t solely about maximizing profits. The school is allowed to keep the toys they test, and King said Goddard donates 100 of the same items to Toys for Tots. Elena Comstock, a toddler teacher in her second year at Goddard, said the arrival of exciting new toys in the classroom can lead to new friendships among the children. “Sometimes the kids have a tendency to just go around with their best friend,” she said. “It’s nice to see them go off and play with someone other than the person they always go with.” Kindergarten teacher Christina DeMulling said she and her co-
Brayden Collins, 2, strikes a note on a “Musical Gator” at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development in Parker on Sept. 20. The school conducts a weeklong test of new toys each year to help toy manufacturers determine which toys might be the best sellers for the holiday season. Photos by Tom Skelley workers enjoy seeing the creativity the toys can inspire in the older students. “It’s fun to see what they create,” she said. “Sometimes they make up their own games or use them in a different way.” Kindergarten teacher Brittnie Pearson said she rates the toys based on their educational value and whether groups of children can enjoy them together or individually. Another important quality the toys must have to garner the teachers’ recommendations is durability. A toy that can withstand being used by several children, several times a day is a toy that will likely last. As Pearson said, “we look for things that aren’t going to break.”
Briggs Mitchell, a 6-month-old at the Goddard School for Early Childhood Development, tries to figure out a “Click Clack Ball” during the school’s weeklong toy tests on Sept. 20. Students and staff at the school give feedback to toy makers to determine which products will be the top sellers for the holidays.
Helping heroes with cars and cash Vehicle Vault hosts fundraiser for veterans’ group By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ana Yelen sees the lack of mental health and medical services available to veterans and she wants to do what she can to help them get the care they deserve. “Our service members are really hurting,” she said. “If these things were available, we wouldn’t be needed. Our goal is that eventually we won’t be needed.” Yelen is the co-founder and executive director of the Healing Warriors Program, a nonprofit that provides alternative medical services to veterans to treat conditions such as PTSD and pain management. On Sept. 17, the group held its third annual Hot Rods and Heroes fundraiser at the Vehicle Vault in Parker. The fourhour event featured celebrity speakers and an auction to raise money for the program. “This year was definitely our largest event,” Yelen said. “People really enjoyed themselves, and they were very happy to be here.”
Former Major League Baseball player Goose Gossage shares a laugh with the crowd at the Vehicle Vault in Parker on Sept. 17 during a fundraiser for the Healing Warriors program. Photo by Albert Aguirre The group has a Fort Collins clinic, but Yelen said they hope to expand to Colorado Springs to meet increasing demand. “During Vietnam, these guys were
being deployed two times,” Yelen said. “In Iraq and Afghanistan they’re being deployed nine times… They’re in dire need.”
Treatments include acupuncture and craniosacral therapy, which uses gentle manipulations of the skull to relieve symptoms. The services are available for free to veterans as well as active-duty service members. Yelen said the program focuses on alternative pain relief methods because of a correlation between reliance on painkillers and high rate of veteran suicides. “We need to provide more options for care,” she said. “We need to give veterans these options to help restore their quality of life.” The event featured three speakers, Congressman Mike Coffman, sportscaster and “Voice of the Rockies” Wayne Hagin, and former Major League Baseball pitcher Goose Gossage. Gossage won the crowd over with a story of meeting Mickey Mantle at Gossage’s first All-Star Game and being too awe-struck to even introduce himself. Mantle later took the initiative to make the introduction. Vehicle Vault was a natural fit for the fundraiser, Yelen said, because of an affinity many veterans have for classic cars. “Our military is the best in the world and these are the best cars in the world,” she said.
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Sasquatch sighting Local entrepreneur enlists high school help for marketing company By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com A flight of stairs separated Brian Dickman’s subterranean storefront from the clients he wanted to reach, so he recruited some local teenagers to help. The Deep Space Workspace and Event Center in Parker, Dickman’s business, opened in May 2013. He knew he had a lot to offer people who wanted a place to work or host a unique gathering, but the space’s location posed a challenge to attracting clients. “I’m down in the basement,” he said. “When people finally come in and see the space they’re like ‘Wow, I had no idea.’ The question was how to get them to that ‘wow’ stage without them actually crossing the threshold.” Dickman and his daughter, Paige, a junior at Legend High School, came up with the idea for advertising to benefit Deep Space and other local businesses, and they formed the basis of a marketing company in the process. Though Dickman had the idea for a long time, he didn’t act on it until he assembled his talent pool. Dickman briefly taught a computer programming class at Lutheran High School and was involved in a robotics program and other technological workshops. One by one, he met the talented teens. “The idea was on my list of things to do for a long time,” Dickman said. “As I met all of these kids, the team just kind of presented itself.” Paige and five of her peers are now the core group behind Sasquatch, a company that produces video advertisements to be viewed in local clients’ storefronts. Each
store will receive a flat screen monitor that broadcasts its own Sasquatch-produced commercial as well as commercials from up to nine other clients. Two Lutheran students, junior David De Simone and senior Kyle Venberg, produce the videos with their own equipment and two others, Legend sophomore Hunter Johnson and recent Eaglecrest graduate Tyler Springsteen, handle computer programming. Recent Chaparral graduate Corey Gills assists with video preproduction and Paige does the marketing and sales for the company. Springsteen, who said he learned most of what he knows about computers from “tinkering and messing around” with them, noted that learning the value of collaboration has been as important as the skills he’s developing. “Every person has their own job to do,” Springsteen said. “But without each of them doing their own job you can’t accomplish the end result.” The team came together in June, with Springsteen joining in July, and the prospectus looks promising. Dickman said the company has signed seven clients so far with three more lined up. “These kids are amazing,” Dickman said. “Their expectations are high.” Their vision for the company is clear, but the young entrepreneurs got the company name from a well-known, blurry image. As the team began editing their first videos for commercials, they kept seeing Dickman’s hazy image in the background of their footage. “I was always in the shot,” he said. The teens aren’t paid, but Dickman said the ultimate goal is for them to develop highly marketable skills as well as a sense of ownership in the company they’ve built. “We’re all putting the sweat equity into the business right now,” Dickman said. “My hope is this will be the coolest high school job.”
Brian Dickman, left, and Tyler Springsteen man the stairs outside the Deep Space Workplace and Event Center in Parker on Aug. 31. Dickman said Springsteen makes programming “look easy.” Photo by Tom Skelley
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w Founding teen members of the Sasquatch marketing company pose in Parker on Sept. 1. Pictured from left to right are Tyler Springsteen, Kyle Venberg, David DeSimone, Corey Gills and Paige Dickman. Courtesy photo
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Ongoing Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www. daccaa.org. 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 industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guide-paying-forcollege/. Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fish-
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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, 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. Clubs continues on Page 22
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Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01711 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: ARTHUR E MEINHART You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to DANIEL J MCCALLIN AND EILEEN S MCCALLIN the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description:Section: 21 Township: 7 Range: 64Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS SW4SE4 21 7 64 40 ACRES 1/6 INTEREST 6.67 NET ACRES MINERAL RIGHTS
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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: DESTINY VENTURES LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDMENT Lot: 002D That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DESTINY VENTURES LLC for said year 2012.
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ARTHUR E MEINHART for said year 2012.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D.
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D.
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23471 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01716 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: HILDUR E COOK You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROSE-MARY IRENE KING TRUST the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 8 Township: 6 Range: 58 E2E2 SW4NE4 SE4NW4 W2SE4 (320 ACRES 1/10 INTEREST TOTAL MRA 32) Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of HILDUR E COOK for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23472 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Legal Notice No.: 23473 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01712 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: ELIZABETH EATON You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to ROSEMARY J CAULEY LIVING TRUST the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 10 Township: 10 Range: 57 SW4: 160 AC. MINERAL RIGHTS ½ INTEREST 80.00 MRA Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ELIZABETH EATON for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23474 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
TSC# 2013-01843 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
DESTINY VENTURES LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description: Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDMENT Lot: 002D
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DESTINY VENTURES LLC for said year 2012.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2017, unless the same has been redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23473 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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ELLEN T DEPALO You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 35 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: CHISHOLM AMENDED Lot: 16A(TOTAL 10.588 A) 1272 SANTA FE TRL That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ELLEN T DEPALO for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D.2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23475 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press The Elbert County News
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ELLEN T DEPALO You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 35 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: CHISHOLM AMENDED Lot: 16A(TOTAL 10.588 A) 1272 SANTA FE TRL That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ELLEN T DEPALO for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 12th day of January, A.D.2017, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 13th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23475 First Publication: September 29, 2016 Last Publication: October 13, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press The Elbert County News
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01800 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: FIRSTIER BANK You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to LINCOLN LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 27 Township: 7 Range: 64Subdivision: BRITANIE RIDGE ESTATES Lot: 00A(OPEN SPACE) 37750 BOBCAT CIR and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to LINCOLN LTD. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of FIRSTIER BANK for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D.2016, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23461 First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: BARBARA A WULF You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to LINCOLN LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Tract: 20 Section: 17 Township: 6 Range: 60Subdivision: COTTONWOOD ESTATES (FALCON RANCH) Lot: 0020B473 P967 45550 COTTONWOOD LN and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to LINCOLN LTD. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of BARBARA A WULF for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D.2016, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D. Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23462 First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01733 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: CONSERVATION/COMMONS MANAGEMENT CO. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to JACK D ENGLAND DOPC the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 11 Township: 8 Range: 64 Section: 14 Township: 8 Range: 64Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS E2NW4, SW4NW4, SW4: 11 8 64 (280 A) NW4: 14 8 64 LYING NORTHERLY OF ST HWY 86 (88.474 A) and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to JACK D ENGLAND DOPC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of CONSERVATION/COMMONS MANAGEMENT CO for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D.2016, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D.
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Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED TSC# 2013-01752 To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to: GARY AND STACI TURNER You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to STEPHAN G DARROW the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 34 Township: 8 Range: 63Subdivision: HAWKEYE RANCHES Lot: 0023 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to STEPHAN G DARROW. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012;
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
RICHARD CLYDE HELLING AND MILDRED VIOLET HELLING. You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HAROLD G CURTIS the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of GARY AND STACI TURNER for said year 2012.
Legal Description: Section: 34 Township: 6 Range: 59 W2 (320 ACRES ½ INTEREST TOTAL MRA 160) Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HAROLD G CURTIS. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012;
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D.2016, unless the same has been redeemed.
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of RICHARD CLYDE HELLING AND MILDRED VIOLET HELLING for said year 2012.
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D.2016, unless the same has been redeemed.
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D.
Legal Notice No.: 23464 First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County Legal Notice No.: 23465 First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
DESTINY VENTURES LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D.2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT ENTERPRISES the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit: Legal Description: Section: 13 Township: 8 Range: 65Subdivision: ELIZABETH STREET PLAZA 1ST AMENDMENT Lot: 002B and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HGT ENTERPRISES. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DESTINY VENTURES LLC for said year 2012.
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
HGT ENTERPRISES You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to LINCOLN LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description: Section: 25 Township: 07 Range: 63Subdivision: SKY VIEW RANCH Lot: 0015 37850 SKY VIEW CIR
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of HGT ENTERPRISES for said year 2012.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D. 2016, unless the same has been redeemed.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 5th day of January, A.D.2017, unless the same has been redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D.
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 12th day of September, 2016 A. D.
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23466 First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Legal Notice No.: 23469 First Publication: September 22, 2016 Last Publication: October 6, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
BARBARA A WULF You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to LINCOLN LTD the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description: Tract: 20 Section: 17 Township: 6 Range: 60Subdivision: COTTONWOOD ESTATES (FALCON RANCH) Lot: 0020B473 P967 45550 COTTONWOOD LN and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to LINCOLN LTD. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of BARBARA A WULF for said year 2012. That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D.2016, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D.
Richard Pettitt County Treasurer of Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23463 First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice
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To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It may Concern, and more especially to:
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GARY AND STACI TURNER You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November A.D. 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Elbert, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to STEPHAN G DARROW the following described real estate situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
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Legal Description: Section: 34 Township: 8 Range: 63Subdivision: HAWKEYE RANCHES Lot: 0023 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to STEPHAN G DARROW. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012;
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First Publication: September 15, 2016 Last Publication: September 29, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Elbert County at 3:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of December, A.D.2016, unless the same has been redeemed.
tion of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 7th day of September, 2016 A. D.
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