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December 24, 2015
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Commissioners lengthy email blasts political foes
By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
In an email to county staff and offi cials, District 1
Commissioner Robert Rowland announced his decision not to seek a
second
term on the Elbert County Board of County Commis-sioners.
I am at peace with my decision knowing that the political
land-scape can and has changed, and that when the major-
ity of the decision-making board has different visions,
different ideologies, then the majority of that board mandates the
new di-rection, Rowland wrote Dec. 14. I am sad that so much of
what we have accomplished is now, in my opinion, at risk with the
new majority, but that is how the system works.
Rowland said that he is proud of the team the county has put
together during his three years as commissioner and that he is
com-mitted to working hard during his remaining tenure in offi
ce.
I will vigorously defend against anyone, including my fel-low
Commissioners, who reject or diminish the important role these
employees have played in turning this county around and who are
critically important to keeping us moving forward, he wrote.
In his two-page email, Row-land also promised to remain
out-spoken on the issues important to him, including water,
infrastruc-ture and planning. He also took the opportunity to
double down on his position against his politi-cal opponents.
I will continue to speak against that small, radical and loud
group whose mission seems to be only to disrupt and dam-age the
county in ways that are dishonest and that simply do not make
sense. And, I will do my best to oppose and expose anyone who
collaborates with these destructive persons, including my fellow
Commissioners, he wrote.
Rowland said that he would eventually endorse and support
candidates for the election of commissioners in Districts 1 and 3
in the November 2016 elec-
Rowland
Rowland wont seek re-election
Rowland continues on Page 7
Walmart is site of yearly distribution of presents
By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
After spending the evening clearing nearly two feet of snow from
the Walmart garden center, volunteers from the Eliza-beth Fire
Department and their families were back at work just after sunrise
on Dec. 16. Bundled up against single-digit temperatures, they
unloaded bicycles and unpacked bags fi lled with donated toys for
the Elizabeth Firefi ghters Com-munity Foundations Christmas for
Kids Program.
We have partnered with Walmart, and we take over the garden
center, said Fire Marshal Kara Gerczynski, and the parents are
allowed to get two or three toys per child.
What began in the mid-1990s with a couple of fi refi ghters
buying presents for the children of a few Elizabeth families has
grown into an annual tradition. This year, the Christmas for Kids
program is anticipating putting toys under the trees of around 150
children in 40 Elbert County families.
It is what started our foundation, which is really what runs it,
Gerczynski said.
Originally, fi refi ghters shopped for each child individually,
sorted the toys and delivered them; but with the growing popularity
of the program, that became impractical, so off-duty fi refi ghters
staffed the garden center at Walmart from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. on
Dec. 16, keeping the distributions open late so
that parents working days were able to pick up gifts.
When it got to be over 100 kids, it was really tough to do at
the station, so we changed our system, Gerczynski said.
Over the years, the Christmas for Kids program has grown beyond
simply fi lling stockings and putting toys under the tree. The
initiative has evolved into a partnership among the Elizabeth
Fire-fi ghters Community Foundation, the EC Riders Motorcycle Club,
and the Ameri-can Legion in Elizabeth to provide food and clothes
for the families.
Since the middle of October, the American Legion Post 82 has
been col-lecting food to fi ll three-box packages capable of
feeding a family for several days. Additionally, each qualifying
family received a frozen turkey on Dec. 16 along with everything
they needed to prepare a full Christmas dinner.
In addition, cash donations to the foundation help ease the
burden on families for clothes.
They come inside, and depending on how many kids are in our
budget, they usually get somewhere between $25 and $35 to spend on
clothing for the kids, Gerczynski said. Thats where the monetary
donations at the Chili Dinner help us.
In addition, Gerczynski praised the help the program receives
from the EC Riders Motorcycle Club.
The boxes up at Walmart, EC Riders puts those up there and
orchestrates all that. We just go up and pick up the toys, so
without them we would be lacking toys, she said.
Retired re ghter John Ognie stacks bicycles. Photos by Rick
Gustafson
Fire ghter/paramedic Frank Fields helps set up toys.
Fire ghters, donors make holiday bright
When it got to be over 100 kids, it was really tough
to do at the station, so we changed our system.
Kara Gerczynski, Elizabeth Fire Marshal
Drive continues on Page 7
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The sound of the tinkling bell drifts across the parking lot,
growing louder the closer you get to the King Soopers
en-trance.
There it is, a red bell so tiny it nestles neatly into Nathan
Grays hand.
Happy holidays, he says, as a customer walks by.
Merry Christmas, guys. Have a good day.
A hand drops a dollar bill into the red kettle.
Thank you, he says, with a wide smile that seeps into his eyes.
Have a blessed day.
Gray, 33, a fl oppy Santa hat on his head, is a bell ringer for
the Salvation Army. Just about every day, from the week before
Black Friday until Christmas Day, he rings his bell at the front of
a King Soopers, enticing contributions from those who cross its
threshold with a grin, a greeting, a compliment, a blessing.
Hes one of about 700 bell ringers in the Salvation Army
Intermountain Division, which covers Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and
eastern Montana. Theyre crucial to the organizations bottom line
the holi-day kettle drive is the years largest dona-tion
generator.
This is by far the most effective way to raise money,
spokesperson Tahreem Pa-sha-Glenn says. Its the most recognized
fundraiser in the country.
This holiday season, in an ironic twist, an improving economy
has created a shortage of bell ringers, which means a number of
locations have no kettles.
The empty spots are worrisome, Pasha-Glenn says, because when it
comes to providing services needed by families and individuals
struggling simply to survive, every dollar matters.
Every single dollar that goes into the kettle, she says, stays
in the community.
Thats why a good bell ringer is a gift.
The ones who return year after year, seasoned by experience,
well, theyre fan-tastic, Pasha-Glenn says. We see a dif-ference in
the amount of donations they bring in. We so appreciate our bell
ringers.
The bell ringers are comprised of mostly volunteers, but also
include some such as Gray for whom its seasonal work.
And for Gray, the job is a joy.The father of two, who lives in
Aurora,
stumbled into it three seasons ago when he was looking for work
through a temp agency. He had such a good time hes made it a
regular capstone to his working year, which generally consists of
jobs as a gar-bage collector and landscape worker.
This year, hes also a driver, picking up and dropping off other
bell ringers in his area. The pay isnt much about $9 an hour, he
says but the work is about much more than the money.
Theres the challenge to persuade ev-eryone who walks by to give,
whether its a quarter or $20 or $150.
He makes it a point to greet people twice, once as they walk in
the store, once as they walk out. His friendly demeanor,
ever-present grin and happy spirit make it diffi cult not to
acknowledge him.
I didnt forget you, says a woman on her way out, pulling money
from her purse.
Thank you so much, Gray says with a smile. We appreciate your
donation. Have a blessed day.
His smile widens: I planted the seed when they came in. I
watered it and it grew.
There are the stories about one in 30 people, he estimates, has
a story to tell about how the Salvation Army made a dif-ference in
their lives.
This older guy, Gray says, his wife tells him to put money in
the kettle any time he walks by one, because the Salva-tion Army
helped him when he was young and poor.
The pregnant lady, he remembers. She was pregnant and didnt have
any money and they bought her a car.
Vietnam vets tell him how the Salvation Army gave them long
johns.
On this afternoon, Diana Johnson, 84, stops her shopping cart to
look through her purse, then places money into the kettle.
My husband is a World War II vet, she says. He said they were
the best at taking care of the GIs.
Right behind her is Tanya Kukral, 59, who donates every time she
passes a kettle.
My grandfather was on the front lines in World War I, she says.
He said the Sal-vation Army was the only one who helped the
infantrymen on the front lines. He said, When you give, you give to
the Salvation Army ... My grandpas been dead for a long time, but
his words stuck with me.
You see, Gray says. So many stories.And then theres the steady
interaction
with people Gray may never see again it moves him to make sure
these chance en-counters are positive and sincere.
Its really small, but I could be the only person to tell that
person Merry Christ-mas, he says. I might be the only one who asks
How are you? or says Have a good day . . . Its a really small
thing, but it could go a long way with a certain person.
And sometimes, the small thing hap-pens to Gray.
Seems like I see you here every day, says John Beall, 72, as he
walks toward Gray. Can I get you something to drink at
Starbucks?
Gray smiles. Ill take a small Chai.When Beall returns, he shakes
Grays
hand. Thank you, he says.Grays smile spreads wider.One day, he
hopes, his kettle will be the
lucky recipient of an unexpectedly gener-ous donation.
Like one of the gold coins worth thou-sands of dollars that have
sporadically ap-peared in kettles across the country.
Ive been hoping for that this year, Gray says.
Or like the $500,000 check an anony-mous donor dropped in a
kettle in Minne-sota in late November.
Thats got to be a world record, he says.
But, until then, hell settle happily for the $150 check someone
slipped into the kettle the day before. And, actually, any
do-nation will do just fi ne.
His face glows: I just got $20 in there.Nathan Gray fl ips the
red bell back and
forth. The tinkling drifts across the parking lot.
Everybody who hears it knows what it means.
Time to give the gift of the season: Goodwill to all.
Ann Macari Healeys award-winning column about people, places and
issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be
reached at [email protected] or 303-566-4109.
Nathan Gray, a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, loves the
stories he hears as people give to the kettle. Courtesy photo
Hear the bell? Its the sound of goodwill DO YOU WANT TO BE A
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with people Gray may never see again it moves him to make sure
these chance en-counters are positive and sincere.
Its really small, but I could be the only person to tell that
person Merry Christ-mas, he says. I might be the only one who asks
How are you? or says Have a good day . . . Its a really small
thing, but it could go a long way with a certain person.
And sometimes, the small thing hap-pens to Gray.
Seems like I see you here every day, says John Beall, 72, as he
walks toward Gray. Can I get you something to drink at
Starbucks?
Gray smiles. Ill take a small Chai.When Beall returns, he shakes
Grays
hand. Thank you, he says.Grays smile spreads wider.One day, he
hopes, his kettle will be the
lucky recipient of an unexpectedly gener-ous donation.
Like one of the gold coins worth thou-sands of dollars that have
sporadically ap-peared in kettles across the country.
Ive been hoping for that this year, Gray says.
Or like the $500,000 check an anony-mous donor dropped in a
kettle in Minne-sota in late November.
Thats got to be a world record, he says.
But, until then, hell settle happily for the $150 check someone
slipped into the kettle the day before. And, actually, any
do-nation will do just fi ne.
His face glows: I just got $20 in there.Nathan Gray fl ips the
red bell back and
forth. The tinkling drifts across the parking lot.
Everybody who hears it knows what it means.
Time to give the gift of the season: Goodwill to all.
Ann Macari Healeys award-winning column about people, places and
issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be
reached at [email protected] or 303-566-4109.
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EventsFood Pantry
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 informa-tion 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.
Christmas Tree Lot
Get the perfect Christmas tree at Boy Scout Troop 780s tree lot,
open from 5-9 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, at the south corner of Meadows Boulevard
and Ambrosia Street, Castle Rock. The Scouts will sell fresh-cut
trees, wreaths and garland.
Soles4Souls Collection
Drop off new and used shoes through Christmas at the Re/Max
Alliance office of agent Cathy Howrey, 18551 E. Mainstreet, Suite
2A, Parker. Soles4Souls is a global nonprofit organization
dedicated to fighting poverty through the distribution of shoes. Go
to www.soles4souls.org/get-involved/
Community Blood Drives
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: Sunday, Dec. 27, 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m., New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope
Way, Castle Rock.
Commitment Day 5K Fun Run/Walk
Life Time Fitness in Parker kicks off the New Year with a part
run/walk, part festival that includes an expo with numerous vendors
on race morning. Run starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1 at Life Time
Fitness, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Event is open to runners
and walkers of all levels and abilities. Members and nonmembers
welcome. Children 12 and younger may register for free with a
registered adult. Go to
www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parker-aurora. Group training
avail-able at
www.lifetimerun.com/group-run-training/co-commitment-day-5k-2016-parker.
Contact Heather Crosby at [email protected] for
additional information.
January bike race will be part of Winterfest celebration
By Shanna [email protected]
RaceCO.org will partner with the town of Castle Rock to host the
newly created Cold War Classic cyclocross race to com-plement the
downtown celebrations of Winterfest on Jan. 2.
Utilizing the multitude of open spaces and natural terrain
running along the Plum Creek Trail, the race will start at Castle
View High School. Participants will experience multiple obstacles
as they ultimately twist and turn their way down to Festival Park.
Upon finishing, participants will be able to take part in all
festivities and merriment provided at Winterfest in downtown Castle
Rock.
Bryan and I worked for the past six weeks on this race, which
would normally take six months to a year, said Kyle Sipes, who
co-founded RaceCO.org with Bryan Derstine.
Cyclocross is a form of cross-country bicycle racing usually
done in autumn and winter.
Bringing the race to Winterfest is about
making an impact, Sipes said.Theyre just trying to give back to
the
community and say, Were Castle Rock and were a little bit better
than everyone else and we believe in that as well, he added.
RaceCO.org started just over a year ago with races on Wednesday
nights. Going into year two, the duo aims to create a fam-ily-based
atmosphere with races available for every skill set.
Its a great way to kick off the new year, Sipes said.
Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue will be participating in the fat
bike race.
We thought it was a great idea for him to be a leader the grand
marshal, Sipes said. Getting somebody whos that big of a figure in
the community to participate in our event were psyched about
it.
Winterfest will also feature a Resolu-tion Run, a 5K presented
by StrideMob; ice
carving; and other outdoor activities. Live entertainment, food,
vendors, a petting zoo and adult beverages will also be
avail-able.
This is the first year that weve stepped up our events between
Starlighting and New Years, Donahue said. We think its going to be
a great addition to what weve started doing this year. We hope to
see events like this not only during the winter, but throughout the
year as well.
The Cold War Classic cyclocross race will be Jan. 2. Courtesy
photo by Multicopter Ware-house
Cyclocross race rolls into Castle Rock
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Commitment Day 5K Fun Run/Walk
Life Time Fitness in Parker kicks off the New Year with a part
run/walk, part festival that includes an expo with numerous vendors
on race morning. Run starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1 at Life Time
Fitness, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Event is open to runners
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carving; and other outdoor activities. Live entertainment, food,
vendors, a petting zoo and adult beverages will also be
avail-able.
This is the fi rst year that weve stepped up our events between
Starlighting and New Years, Donahue said. We think its going to be
a great addition to what weve started doing this year. We hope to
see events like this not only during the winter, but throughout the
year as well.
The Cold War Classic cyclocross race will be Jan. 2. Courtesy
photo by Multicopter Ware-house
Nancy Gripman: 1926-2015
By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com
Imagine a person who leaves a lasting impression on everyone she
meets. That was Nancy Grip-man.
Gripman even impacted peo-ple shed never met through tire-less
volunteering that spanned decades. And even though the world lost
Gripman Dec. 1 at the age of 86, her legacy and fruits of her labor
are fi rmly intact, carried on by the many people Gripman rallied
for whatever cause she was working on.
She would call after she knew me and would say, I have a favor
to ask, said Genese Sweeney, a close friend of Gripmans since 1997.
I knew immediately it was going to be something for some-one
somewhere, and she wanted me to be involved.
Thats how most people knew Nancy Gripman as a sweet, yet spunky
woman with a heart
for anyone who needed help. She was affectionately referred to
as the Energizer Bunny, Sweeney said.
Gripman helped start the Parker Task Force food bank, was
instrumental in historic-pres-ervation projects, helped local
children learn to read, and sent school supplies to the other side
of the world through the Rotary Club of Parker. She also helped
start a Douglas County chapter for Women Infants and Children,
which assists with food and nu-trition, and endlessly collected
eyeglasses for the less-fortunate on behalf of the Lions Club.
Outside of donating her time to a cause, Gripman was
bound-lessly adventurous. Suzanne Pletcher, Gripmans daughter,
remembers zipping off to ran-dom locales across the country
as a child.We never went to theme
parks, Pletcher said. We would go to a national park. We were
always tromping through the woods. It was a wonderful way to grow
up.
When Gripman was in failing health beginning last summer,
Sweeney was one of two close friends at her bedside. A plan to give
Gripman a tour of the
new, spacious Parker Task Force headquarters in August was
postponed because Gripman wasnt feeling well. A month later,
however, her friends and family members made it happen. What
happened next was a moment that warmed the hearts of those who bore
witness, Sweeney said.
The minute we got her in there in the wheelchair, it was just
like magic, said Sweeney, who was inspired to volunteer for the
task force in 1997 after Gripman asked for help from members of her
church. She was her old self. She was so thrilled to see that, what
it had become and how many more (people) it was serving every
day.
Sweeney is among those who will speak at Gripmans memo-rial
service at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at Parker United Methodist Church,
11805 S. Pine Drive.
The memorial service is open to anybody who knows her, Pletcher
said.
Gripman is survived by her husband, Bill, four children and
numerous grandchildren.
Nancy Gripman teaches a young boy how to read in 2012. File
photos
Nancy Gripman speaks to a crowd last year during a
ground-breaking ceremony for the new Parker Task Force
headquarters.
Longtime Parker resident leaves lasting legacy
Douglas County school was alleged target of two girls
By Alex DeWind [email protected]
After the news of two class-mates accused of plotting to kill
students and staff at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands
Ranch, senior Katie Pickrell said students are coming together to
raise awareness about Text-A-Tip, a reporting system that she said
essentially saved peoples lives.
It was a really brave thing to do, Pickrell said.
Students are using the hashtag tellsomeone following the
ar-rests of two 16-year-old female students.
Both teens were detained Dec. 12. One of the girls appeared in
court the morning of Dec. 17, but no formal charges have been fi
led against her or the other teen.
The girl who appeared in court is being held without bond, and a
judge has ordered a mental-health evaluation and ordered her not to
have contact with the other defen-dant. Her next court date is Jan.
5.
No information was avail-able on when the other teen was
scheduled to appear in court.
A possible charge against the girls includes conspiracy to
commit fi rst-degree murder, the Douglas County Sheriffs Offi ce
said in a news release. The two are being held in secured
facilities.
The students names have not been released because they are
juveniles. If they are charged as adults, more information will be
released to the public.
Sgt. Lori Bronner, spokeswom-an for the sheriffs offi ce, was
un-able to release details of the threat. But the sheriffs offi ce
called it credible and acted immediately, according to the news
release.
At a news conference Dec. 16 at the Douglas County School
Dis-trict administration building in
Castle Rock, Superintendent Eliz-abeth Fagen assured the
commu-nity that safety is the districts top priority.
we know the gravity of what has happened in the past and we are
committed to doing every-thing we can do to make sure our staff and
students are safe in this district, she told a room crowded with
members of the media.
Citing the ongoing investiga-tion, Fagen said she couldnt
re-lease details of the incident. But, she said, a credible threat
in my view is a serious threat.
Earlier, Bronner said the girls had made a blanket threat
against the school and everyone in it.
The threat was reported to the sheriffs offi ce through
Text-A-Tip on Dec. 12. The girls intent was to harm students and
staff at Moun-tain Vista during the week of Dec. 14, Fagen
said.
Text-A-Tip is a reporting sys-tem that allows high school
stu-dents to convey concerns about safety, drugs and other issues
anonymously.
Fagen emphasized the impor-tance of the districts partnership
with law enforcement and fami-lies as to why the threat was
suc-cessfully disrupted.
No one safety strategy is guar-anteed, she said, and the
district has layers and scaffolding of secu-rity measures to ensure
safety.
Fagen also highlighted the courage it took for the anonymous
teen to inform authorities.
They took what would feel like a risk as a teenager of sharing
some very important information with adults, she said.
Highlands Ranch residents also expressed their gratitude on
social media to the anonymous tipster.
To the child who alerted au-thorities of the two girls who have
recently been arrested at Moun-tain Vista High School, you have my
sincerest gratitude, Monique LaPlante Janowiak wrote on Face-book.
You may not realize it now, but you are a true hero.
So to the child who did the most courageous thing you could,
Anne Marie Tarjan Rob-bins also wrote on Facebook, I applaud you,
praise your amazing strength and self-esteem.
Mountain Vista Principal Mike Weaver alerted parents about the
incident in an email Dec. 15.
The school district released a statement Dec. 17 from Weaver,
whom they said was not available for interviews.
In valuing a true inclusive school community where
rela-tionships and an accepting culture and climate are core
philosophies, we can never forget the incredible good that takes
place at Mountain Vista each and every day, Weaver wrote. The
unfortunate events of this past week have spotlighted a community
that cares deeply about their families, their school and each
other. I could not be more proud of Mountain Vista.
Weaver said the staff and secu-rity team have done a strong job
of keeping the school safe and secure.
And senior Tyler Felske said he does feel safe. Mostly, he said,
stu-dents are shocked.
I think everyones taking it seriously, he said. We just dont
know how to react.
Douglas County School District Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen
spoke about the alleged Moun-tain Vista threat on Dec. 16.
Generally, students are really good people, she said, and do good
things. Behind Fagen is Rich Payne, the districts director of
school safety and security. Photo by Alex DeWind
Tipster praised for helping prevent threat
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December 24, 20156 Elbert County News6-Opinion
Michael Norton
WINNING WORDS
Craig Marshall Smith
QUIET DESPERATION
Dan Hettinger
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Is Christmas celebration appropriate when we have troubles and
sorrow? Is it possible?
This is the most wonderful time of the year. The lights, the
music, and hustle and bustle of shopping warm our hearts and
brighten our spirits during this time of year when the nights are
longest and the coldest days of the year are still ahead.
We dream of a white Christmas and promise that we will be home
for Christmas. The mere imagination of be-ing together with family,
going to church, singing the car-ols and lighting a candle helps to
change our mood and causes the worst Grinch to bring cheer with
extravagant expressions of generosity.
But this most wonderful time of year has severe chal-lenges too.
There are suicides and increases in addictive behavior. Loneliness
feels worse. When things go wrong, like fatal accidents, terrorist
attacks, illnesses that dont get better, births that come early and
present profound
complications, then the celebration is interrupted by
emotionally numbing shock and pain. Instead of cel-ebrating, we
wonder how we can go on, since life will be never be the same
again. Those who are absent because of death or crisis are dearly
missed.
Stress increases too. The traffi c, travel and spending turn up
the anxiety levels. When money does not go far enough or if there
is an end-of-year layoff, car problem or broken relationship, a
sense of well-being or ability to enjoy pleasure can be stolen from
us.
Ive been journeying with grieving people and others going
through painful life changing circumstances. To-gether we search
for a way to celebrate so a small glimmer of hope, joy, peace and
love will shine in our dark plac-es, the way that the light of a
candle simply and warmly shines at a Christmas Eve service.
Grief, sorrow can have role in holiday
I am sure that you have seen the lists too, you know the kind I
am talk-ing about, right? Those lists that pro-vide us with The
Best States to Live In, The Best Doctors, The Best Diets, The Best
Restaurants and the Best anything and everything.
These are very helpful lists when we really need or want that
kind of infor-mation. And I am sure a lot of research goes into
each list before it is pub-lished, and I also believe that opinion
plays are a large role in who and what makes those lists.
Unfortunately I also know that marketing dollars some-times infl
uence or persuade the pub-lisher to include certain items,
compa-nies or people on those lists.
The majority of us do not play a part in publishing those Best
of lists; most times we are simply consum-ers of the information.
Other times we have participated in a survey and actually
contributed to the results as we share our thoughts and opinions to
help generate or infl uence the out-come.
Now what if we were to create our own Best of list? What if we
were to think of all the Best things we can say or do to make a
positive differ-ence in our lives or the lives of others? We might
have a Top 10 List of actions
and attitudes that can brighten our day or infl uence the
outcome of those around us in a better way.
What would a few of those lists look like? Here are some
thoughts to help you get started.
The Best Words to Include in My Daily Vocabulary: love,
kindness, ex-cellence, forgiveness, family, purity, humbleness,
success, achievement, winner, beautiful, compassion, hope,
encouragement and faith.
The Best People I Know: my mother, my father, my husband, my
wife, my daughter, my son, my best friend, my boss, my employees,
my associates, my coach, my partner, my grandparents, my teacher,
my stu-dents, my trainer and my bartender.
The Best Things I Can Do Today: give someone a hug, smile,
laugh, love, pray, exercise, volunteer, listen, be patient, be
kind, be compassionate, learn, read, stay positive, stay focused,
be proactive, meet someone new and try something new.
I am sure you can come up with your own Best of the Best list
all on your own. The challenge is that we typically just wait for
someone else to provide us with a list or publish a list that tells
us what the Best of the Best is. When it comes to our personal
preferences and opinions, we already know what would be on our
list, dont we? We just dont take enough time to create those lists
and understand their importance and relationship in our day-to-day
lives.
Try it with me, either get some pa-per and write them down or
create your Best of the Best lists on your computer, phone or
tablet. You will be amazed at how good it feels to capture your
thoughts and feelings about who and what makes your Best of
lists.
How about you? What are some of the Best places, companies,
restau-rants, hospitals, schools that would make your list? Who are
some of the Best people you know, love and re-spect? Who are some
of the Best doc-tors, lawyers, teachers, police offi cers, nurses,
respiratory therapists, friends and relatives that you know? I
would love to hear all about it at [email protected]. And when
we create and publish our own Best of the Best lists, it really
will be a better than good week.
Michael Norton is a resident of Cas-tle Rock, the former
president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic con-sultant
and a business and personal coach.
Best thing to do: ink of the best
I have no plans to see The Force Awak-ens.
Maybe if I lost a bet.I would rather watch a This Old House
trilogy.Obviously I dont get it.Movies that are held together by
special
effects are of no interest to me. None.I prefer down-to-earth
human conun-
drums.I have no desire to escape except from
fi lms like this.The following is huge, and The Force
Awakens will make a ton of money.We all make choices, and almost
any-
thing can be defended.Bruce Willis, Ben Stiller and Adam
Sandler sell tickets. To whom and why? Its inexplicable to
me.
I know that I am an exception. I have not been in a movie house
this century.
My preferences are documentaries. And well-written scripts. Not
space monkeys.
I suppose if you were hooked on these fi lms when you were a
kid, you could take the kid that was still in you to watch the
lat-est installment.
I never got hooked. Thankfully.Please save your emails.This isnt
an indictment. Its simply a re-
minder that not everyone is on board.When I read about related
theme parties
my skin crawls.But maybe they are fun.One of my therapists asked
me what I did
for fun.
I said, I dont have fun.
But of course I do.I enjoy this
writing as much as anything in my life. One word after another,
chosen out of a lifetime of caring about one word after
another.
Do you have a writer in the family? Encourage them.
Fifteen minutes ago, I didnt have an idea for a column, until I
spotted an ar-
ticle about The Force Awakens.It was ranked in the Top Five fi
lms of
2015, and it hadnt been released yet.Star Wars, Star Trek and
those pirate
movies are distant to me.And, man, am I glad.Of course, I am not
exempt from guilty
pleasures.College football for one.I was in Michigan Stadium
when Michi-
gan played Northwestern in 2015.My father attended Michigan.He
worked at the Mens League, in the
cafeteria.He told me that on game days, they let
everyone go in time to see the kickoff.That was in the late
1930s.So college football is in my DNA.
You cannot deny your DNA for very long.I saw some of the Flash
Gordon serials
when I was a kid, and I was entertained by the primitive special
effects.
Rocket ships were kind of like mario-nettes. I could see the
strings.
Acting was over the top.Dramas were contrived.I may have been
hot for Flashs girlfriend,
Dale Arden.Flash was played by Buster Crabbe. What
a great name. Say it out loud: Bust her crab.
Crabbe had been an Olympics gold med-al winner in the 400-meter
freestyle swim-ming event.
He was very handsome and looked like someone who would be named
Flash.
For some reason, there was no carry-over for me from Flash
Gordon to Star Wars.
I was a fi lm minor in college. We were only shown one outer
space fi lm, and that was George Mlies 1902 A Trip to the Moon,
which is exquisite and recommend-ed to all of you who will queue to
see The Force Awakens.
In the infancy of cinema, Mlies was in-genious. The special
effects are stunning.
Like I said, I would rather watch Bob Vila spackle a crack.
But have a good time, and try to stay awake.
Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educa-tor and Highlands Ranch
resident. He can be reached at [email protected].
Skipping Star Wars no big deal
Hettinger continues on Page 7
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In Loving Memory
tion, but stopped short of endorsing fellow Re-publicans Scott
Wills and Chris Richardson, who announced their candidacies in
November and December, respectively.
He did, however, say, This will include my en-dorsement of
someone other than the current Com-missioner in District 3, Larry
Ross who is also a Republican.
It had been rumored that Rowland might be inter-ested in a run
for the state House of Representatives, but he said on Dec. 14 that
he has no immediate political ambitions and no intentions to run in
2016 for the District 64 state House seat held by Republi-can Rep.
Tim Dore, of Elizabeth.
In closing, Rowland wrote that being a county commissioner in
Elbert County has been the greatest honor of his professional life
and advised his fellow citizens to remain vigilant.
I will forever be grateful, and I will be there to as-sist in
any way I can in a non-elected role, he said.
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DriveFamilies signed up for the programs at the Eliza-
beth Fire Department through Dec. 11, but it was hardly an
absolute deadline.
We keep some spares here in case we have some stragglers come
in, Gerczynski said. Usually the people who come in this week are
the ones who are very reluctant and realize, Im going to be in
trouble this year, so we hate to turn those people away.
The program has some repeat customers, but Gerczynski said that
they have new people who need help each year.
Even though we do have some regulars, the newer people who come
in who really need the help make it all worthwhile. This is not a
program that is supposed to sustain them through their Christmas
every year.
The Elizabeth Firefighters Community Founda-tion relies solely
on donations, and no taxpayer money is used to fund its
programs.
OngoingDouglas-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 Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit volunteer
organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriffs Office. As
volunteers we support the Elbert Coun-ty Sheriffs Office, all law
enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more
information or a membership application, go to
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.
The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door
to Elizabeth Pres-byterian 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, 720-638-9770, and Karen, 303-243-3658, and both welcome
phone calls. Group participation is free, and building is
accessible.
Kiowa Creek Food Pantry is a distribu-
tion 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 se-nior food boxes for the
state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supple-ment. 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
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 [email protected].
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 www.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.
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 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for
information.
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.
Sky Cliff Adult Day Center Support Groups: Stoke Victors meets
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month.
Lunch is provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Evening Stroke
Victors meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.
Cookies and coffee provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863.
Caregivers Support Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. All
groups meet at Sky Cliff Adult Day Center in Castle Rock. Contact
Sky Cliff at 303-814-2863. Visit www.skycliff.org.
VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of
every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to www.vfwpost10649.org.
Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.
We welcome event listings and other submissions. Please visit
our website, click on the Submit Your News tab and choose a
category from the drop down menu. One of my most valued colleagues
in
the field of care and grief ministry, Karen Schoenhals,
writes:
To successfully grieve, not sinking into bitterness and despair,
is to allow room in our hearts for both joy and sor-row to exist,
to be experienced simulta-neously, and to be openly acknowledged
together. And the beauty of Christmas is Emmanuel, God with us, who
lost every-thing when He came into this dark world to save us to
walk with us through our dark path of grief and give us joy.
If our celebration is merely a commer-cial event full of
decorations, spending, entertainment and gatherings, as nice as
they may be, it is does not reach the deepest parts of our soul
where joy and sorrow mingle.
But when our celebration comes from a deeply spiritual
experience, born in us by the humble birth of the Christ child into
a world of darkness, conflict and
confusion, then we realize the source of all this celebration
came specifically to meet us in our dark times.
This awakening in me has enriched my Christmas celebration.
Planning a Blue Christmas service (email me for more information)
made it clear that even when we have trouble and sorrow, our
activities might be more subdued and tears may be present, but by
making room for the Christ child in the deepest, loneliest and most
painful place in our souls, celebrating at Christmas is pos-sible
and then it is the most appropriate.
Dan Hettinger is the congregational care pastor at Mountainview
Christian Church in Highlands Ranch and author of Welcome to the
Big Leagues Every Mans Journey to Significance. Dan also represents
The Denver Hospice to the faith community throughout Denver. You
can email him at [email protected].
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Competitive dancers from Castle Rock academy performed on Dec.
12
Last-minute makeup
touch-ups, costume changes and dancers scrambling to hit their
spots for their next dance were just a few of the scenes at Castle
View High School on Dec. 12. Competi-tive company dancers from
Boutique Dance Academy in Castle Rock held the second annual Winter
Snowcase to not only show off their skills, but also raise money
for their upcoming competition season. The dancers hoped to build
support and raise awareness for competitive dance.
PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER
Dancers at the Boutique Dance Academy range in age from 3 to 18
years old. At the showcase, they perform competi-tive dances in
ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop and tap.
Leah Lamb puts the nishing touches on her makeup before the
show. Lamb is a member of the teen company competitive dance
team.
Boutique Dance Academy dancers wait in the wings for the show to
begin. The performance/fundraiser was put on by the booster club to
raise funds for the upcoming competition season.
Alli Burgess stretches backstage before she dances. Burgess is a
member of the senior dance company.
GOING BACKSTAGE
Roxborough, Denver among areas checked for Audubon
By Sonya Ellingboe [email protected]
More than a century ago, Frank M. Chapman, an early Audubon
member, started the fi rst Christmas Bird Count in 1900 as an
alternative to the traditional Christmas Side Hunt, in which
hunt-ers competed to see who could kill the greatest number of
birds and mammals in a day. Now the CBC events have interna-tional
participation as citizen scientists attempt to track migratory
birds as well as those that stay in one place year-round. The count
has gone international.
In 1901, 16 state-level Audubon Societ-
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BUY TICKETS AT www.ParkerArts.orgOR CALL 303.805.6800
Celtic Nights features some of Irelands nest international
dancers and Celtic musicians.
CELTIC NIGHTSSpirit of FreedomFebruary 5 and 67:30 p.m.
At The Schoolhouse
BIG BUBBLECIRCUSJanuary 1610:00 a.m.Join us for giant soap
bubbles and family-friendly silliness.
Jan. 15 - 31Dont miss thisfantastical family favorite.
DISNEYSMARYPOPPINSThe Broadway Musical
COMEDY ANDCOCKTAILSAt The SchoolhouseFebruary 138:00 p.m.Enjoy a
drink and havea laugh in this hilarious new series featuring Jordan
Doll.
WONDERBOUNDRock Ballet withChimney Choir &Ian Cooke
BandFebruary 142:00 p.m.Garrett Ammons celebrated ballets set to
the music of David Bowie and Queen are hitting the stage once
more.
The Broadway Musical
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David Bowie and Queen are David Bowie and Queen are hitting the
stage once more.hitting the stage once more.
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The Littleton Museum boasts a col-lection of about 60,000
objects related to Littletons history used or worn by a particular
person, used in a business or in the home, used by government or
in-dividuals. From that collection, the cura-tor has selected 125
items, ranging from clothing and toys to a parlor organ, an old
Phillips radio, a washing machine, a wed-ding dress and the
Littleton Independent editors typewriter, as Littleton celebrates
its 125 years. Dont miss the carefully writ-ten booklet, available
at the museum en-trance, that tells a little story about each item.
Recommended for visiting family, antsy children and anyone from 4
to 80. On a warm day, the living farms are also won-derful. The
Littleton Museum is located at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton.
303-795-3950. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Holidays excepted.
Admis-sion is free.
Also, while at the museum, see the an-nual Own an Original art
exhibit in the
adjoining gallery, which displays inter-esting work by Colo-rado
artists.
Authors submissions sought
The Colorado Authors League, es-tablished in 1931, is accepting
sub-missions for its an-nual book awards, to be announced at the
groups yearly awards banquet in the spring. The
deadline is Jan. 31, 2016. Open for mem-bers with works
published in 2015 in 14 categories, from books in print to ebooks,
fi ction to nonfi ction, poetry, feature writ-ing and blog entries.
Details are found at
coloradoauthors.org/awards/cal-writing-awards-submission-form.
Historical lecturesThe Tesoro Foundation/Tesoro Cul-
tural Center, based at Morrisons Fort Res-taurant, offers a
series of historic lectures through fall and winter. Some are only
at the Fort (6 p.m.), while many are given fi rst, on the same
Sunday, at the Denver Central Public Library at 1:30 p.m. for free.
The sessions at the Fort are accompanied by a special dinner and
cost $60 for Tesoro members and $68 for nonmembers. Next will be on
Jan. 10: Micacious Clay Pottery (with a cooking demonstration) by
Debbie Carillo (Fort only). Following that, Steven Frissen of the
Buffalo Bill Museum will speak about Okate Wicasa the Ameri-can
Indians who performed with Buffalo Bills Wild West Shows. He will
lecture at both places. Information/reservations: 303-839-1671,
TesoroCulturalCenter.org.
Reminder to artistsDeadline for entries to the Littleton
Fine Arts Boards 2016 Eye of the Cam-
era photography competition is Jan. 8, through CaFE,
CallforEntry.org. The juror is Gary Huibregtse and the exhibit
dates are Feb. 19 to March 27, 2016. Information: 303-795-3950.
Taos paintersNewly opened at the Denver Art Mu-
seum: A Place in the Sun: Southwest Paintings of Walter Ufer and
Martin Hen-nings, who both found an artistic home in Taos, New
Mexico. The exhibit will be the topic for the annual Western
American Art Symposium, held at the DAM in con-nection with the
National Western Stock Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 6. There
will also be a related four-part course: Ex-amining Art of the
Southwest, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31.
Register at denverartmuseum.org. Parking is on 13th Avenue just
west of Broadway in downtown Denver.
GOING BACKSTAGE
Sonya Ellingboe
SONYAS SAMPLER
Museum is great family getaway over holidays
Roxborough, Denver among areas checked for Audubon
By Sonya Ellingboe [email protected]
More than a century ago, Frank M. Chapman, an early Audubon
member, started the fi rst Christmas Bird Count in 1900 as an
alternative to the traditional Christmas Side Hunt, in which
hunt-ers competed to see who could kill the greatest number of
birds and mammals in a day. Now the CBC events have interna-tional
participation as citizen scientists attempt to track migratory
birds as well as those that stay in one place year-round. The count
has gone international.
In 1901, 16 state-level Audubon Societ-
ies joined together in a loose national organization and by 1903
established the fi rst national wildlife refuge in the U.S. Pelican
Island in Florida.
In 1998, Audubon held its fi rst Great Backyard Bird Count and
14,000 partici-pated. There is local participation each year in the
suburban area.
In December 2015, local birdwatch-ers, whether beginner,
intermediate or advanced, are invited to join in one or more local
bird counts, providing data that allows researchers and
conservation biologists to study the long-term health and status of
bird populations, according to the societys Warbler newsletter.
The October issue of Audubon Maga-zine, in its State of the
Birds report, predicts that based on decades of this data, by 2080,
314 species will be threatened or
possibly extinct, due to loss of habitat and climate change. The
article made frequent reference to the valuable CBC data that is
processed through the Cornell University Department of
Ornithology.
There are three different dates planned in the metro area,
although the Jan. 2 Douglas County Christmas Bird Count at
Roxborough State Park is the most locally oriented, with many
different degrees of diffi culty to the walks, beginning at 7:30
a.m. Register by Dec. 30, 303-973-3959. A chili supper will be held
at the end with the compilation at the Visitor Center. (A $2
contribution is requested.) State park entry fee required.
On Jan. 1, the Denver Urban Christmas
Count will cover numerous locations, a 15-mile-diameter circle,
with varying degrees of diffi culty. The best way to access a
schedule, and information on which leader to follow, is to visit
denveraudubon.org and look at the most recent edition of the
Warbler, where there is a single-page chart that ranges along the
South Platte and Cherry Creek, the Botanic Gardens, the University
of Denver, Wash Park, Rocky Mountain Arsenal. One is instructed to
call leader Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723, to hook into this major
effort.
To get involved with the Denver Audu-bon Society and its Nature
Center at the south edge of Chatfi eld State Park, visit the groups
website, Denveraudubon.org.
Bird counts take ight as holiday tradition
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Heisman runner-up sets pace for brothers Valor Christian grad
McCaffrey has record-breaking seasonat Stanford University
By Jim Benton [email protected]
Valor Christian junior quarterback Dylan McCaffrey recalls when
he and his brothers would sneak onto the Country Club at Castle
Pines golf course to play football.
Dylan, older brothers Max and Chris-tian, and younger sibling
Luke each had their own dreams while running on the manicured grass
near their home.
We used to play together all the time, Dylan said. We lived on a
golf course, and when we were growing up wed all go out on the golf
course in a big grass area and play. The maintenance people never
liked it. Wed always get kicked off, but we were out there almost
every day playing football.
Christians dream almost became real-ity last weekend. The
Stanford sophomore running back and former Valor Christian standout
was a Heisman Trophy fi nalist.
He spent time in New York City, and did myriad interviews, but
was the runner-up when Alabama running back Derrick Henry was
announced as the Heisman winner on Dec. 12.
McCaffrey, who broke Barry Sanders NCAA record this season with
3,496 all-purpose yards, garnered 290 fi rst-place votes (32.4
percent) and 1,528 overall. Henry won with 1,832 points and 378
(42.2 percent) fi rst-place votes. Clemson sophomore quarterback
Deshaun Watson was third with 1,165 votes.
Henry gained 1,986 yards in the same number of games but had
just 139 more yards rushing than McCaffrey, the Pac 12 Offensive
Player of the Year, and didnt come close to matching McCaffreys
all-purpose yardage.
There was a Heisman watch party at the Valor Center Performance
Hall in Highlands Ranch, with 180 supporters in attendance to view
the awards program.
All the predictions I heard were pretty much carried out, said
Jon Kozan, who has been Valors football statistician since the
school opened and has watched all
four McCaffrey brothers play. These days, people kind of know
where people are going to vote. I heard it said best, Christian
probably should have won, but Derrick Henry was who people voted
for.
Brian Bonn is now a photography teacher at Valor, but he used to
have Christian McCaffrey in his Valor Sports Network class.
To have this many people out to support Christian in his Heisman
run is a blessing, he said. To watch Christian up on stage, he
hasnt changed a bit. Hes every bit as humble as he used to be, and
hes every bit as loving as he used to be. Just to see him up there
is such a blessing for us as a school.
Its the fact they had question marks around Christian. They
wondered if he would be as dynamic as he was when he was in high
school. He proved to the entire state that he is that good.
Valor Athletic Director Jamie Heiner believes that Christian
McCaffrey, Colora-dos high school career all-purpose record holder,
has brought attention to Valor and Colorado.
I actually felt like we were at the Heis-man presentation, he
said. It was awe-some, but it was a bummer to see him not take it
home and not win the Heisman. But just to be able to celebrate him
as a young man and who he is as a person is spectacular, and to see
the support he has gotten from faculty, staff, students and coaches
is tremendous.
It does a lot for our school to highlight the talent, but really
as a state it does shine a light on Colorado because there are a
lot of great football players that play in Colorado and we dont get
the recogni-tion that other states do.
Christian not only had support at Valor Dec. 12, but also in New
York City. Valor coach Rod Sherman was on hand at the awards
ceremony along with Christians parents, Ed and Lisa, and his
brothers.
Max is a senior wide receiver at Duke and was a state champion
at Valor state champion. Dylan led the Eagles to the state
championship on Dec. 5. Luke is a Valor freshman who was a
quarterback for the junior varsity team and played some defensive
back on the varsity. And,
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Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Rick L. Hunt, Deceased
Case Number: 15PR30029
All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are
required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the
District Court of ElbertCounty, Colorado on or before April
25,2016, or the claims may be forever barred.
MidFirst Trust a/k/a MidFirst BankPersonal RepresentativeAttn:
Jeffrey B. Kadavyand Jennifer Sherman101 Cook StreetDenver,
Colorado 80206
Legal Notice No.: 23310First Publication: December 24, 2015Last
Publication: January 7, 2016Publisher: The Elbert County News
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Dale L. Balenseifen,
aka Dale Balenseifen,and Dale Lee Balenseifen, Deceased
Case Number: 2015 PR 030036
All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are
required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the
District Court of ElbertCounty, Colorado on or before April 11,2016
or the claims may be forever barred.
Suzanne B. BalenseifenPersonal Representative4810 North Mesa
DriveCastle Rock, Colorado 80108
Legal Notice No: 23290First Publication: December 10, 2015Last
Publication: December 24, 2015Publisher: Elbert County News
Notice To Creditors
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Dale L. Balenseifen,
aka Dale Balenseifen,and Dale Lee Balenseifen, Deceased
Case Number: 2015 PR 030036
All persons having claims against theabove-named estate are
required topresent them to the Personal Represent-ative or to the
District Court of ElbertCounty, Colorado on or before April 11,2016
or the claims may be forever barred.
Suzanne B. BalenseifenPersonal Representative4810 North Mesa
DriveCastle Rock, Colorado 80108
Legal Notice No: 23290First Publication: December 10, 2015Last
Publication: December 24, 2015Publisher: Elbert County News
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE ANDOF
APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE
OF TREASURERS DEED
TSC# 2012-01588
To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the
hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin
Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all
Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said
Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:
SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of youare hereby notified that on
the 20th day ofNovember A.D. 2012 the then CountyTreasurer of the
County of Elbert, in theState of Colorado, sold at public tax
liensale to PAMELA L MOSER the followingdescribed real estate
situate in the Countyof Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description:Section: 20 Township: 8 Range:63Subdivision:
WAMBOLDT PAR INSE4 DESC B648 P599 84.807 A Sched-ule #R117574
APN#8320418003
and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase
therefore to PAMELA LMOSER. That said tax lien sale wasmade to
satisfy the delinquent taxes as-sessed against said real estate for
theyear 2011;
That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the
name(s) of SQVENTURE LLC for said year 2011.
That a Treasurers Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to the
said Elbert Countyat 3:00 oclock P.M., on the 31st day ofMarch,
A.D. 2016, unless the same hasbeen redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to
the actual execu-tion of said Treasurers Deed. Witness myhand this
2nd day of December, 2015A.D.
Richard PettittCounty Treasurerof Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23293First Publication: December 17, 2015Last
Publication: December 31, 2015Publisher: The Elbert County News
Government Legals
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE ANDOF
APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE
OF TREASURERS DEED
TSC# 2012-01588
To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the
hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin
Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all
Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said
Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:
SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of youare hereby notified that on
the 20th day ofNovember A.D. 2012 the then CountyTreasurer of the
County of Elbert, in theState of Colorado, sold at public tax
liensale to PAMELA L MOSER the followingdescribed real estate
situate in the Countyof Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description:Section: 20 Township: 8 Range:63Subdivision:
WAMBOLDT PAR INSE4 DESC B648 P599 84.807 A Sched-ule #R117574
APN#8320418003
and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase
therefore to PAMELA LMOSER. That said tax lien sale wasmade to
satisfy the delinquent taxes as-sessed against said real estate for
theyear 2011;
That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the
name(s) of SQVENTURE LLC for said year 2011.
That a Treasurers Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to the
said Elbert Countyat 3:00 oclock P.M., on the 31st day ofMarch,
A.D. 2016, unless the same hasbeen redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to
the actual execu-tion of said Treasurers Deed. Witness myhand this
2nd day of December, 2015A.D.
Richard PettittCounty Treasurerof Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23293First Publication: December 17, 2015Last
Publication: December 31, 2015Publisher: The Elbert County News
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE ANDOF
APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE
OF TREASURER'S DEED
TSC# 2012-01580
To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the
hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin
Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all
Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said
Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:
SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of youare hereby notified that on
the 20th day ofNovember A.D. 2012 the then CountyTreasurer of the
County of Elbert, in theState of Colorado, sold at public tax
liensale to ROBERT A. PETERSON the fol-lowing described real estate
situate in theCounty of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description:Section: 20 Township: 8 Range: 63Sub-division:
WAMBOLDT PAR IN SE4DESC B648 P599 SCHEDULE
#R117575APN:8320418002
and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase
therefore to ROBERTA. PETERSON. That said tax lien salewas made to
satisfy the delinquent taxesassessed against said real estate for
theyear 2011;
That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the
name(s) of SQVENTURE LLC for said year 2011.
That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to
the said Elbert Countyat 3:00 o'clock P.M., on the 31st day
ofMarch, A.D.2016, unless the same hasbeen redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to
the actual execu-tion of said Treasurer's Deed. Witness myhand this
2nd day of December, 2015A.D.
Richard PettittCounty Treasurer of Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23294First Publication: December 17, 2015Last
Publication: December 31, 2015Publisher: The Elbert County News
Government Legals
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE ANDOF
APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE
OF TREASURER'S DEED
TSC# 2012-01580
To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the
hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin
Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all
Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said
Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:
SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of youare hereby notified that on
the 20th day ofNovember A.D. 2012 the then CountyTreasurer of the
County of Elbert, in theState of Colorado, sold at public tax
liensale to ROBERT A. PETERSON the fol-lowing described real estate
situate in theCounty of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description:Section: 20 Township: 8 Range: 63Sub-division:
WAMBOLDT PAR IN SE4DESC B648 P599 SCHEDULE
#R117575APN:8320418002
and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase
therefore to ROBERTA. PETERSON. That said tax lien salewas made to
satisfy the delinquent taxesassessed against said real estate for
theyear 2011;
That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the
name(s) of SQVENTURE LLC for said year 2011.
That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to
the said Elbert Countyat 3:00 o'clock P.M., on the 31st day
ofMarch, A.D.2016, unless the same hasbeen redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to
the actual execu-tion of said Treasurer's Deed. Witness myhand this
2nd day of December, 2015A.D.
Richard PettittCounty Treasurer of Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23294First Publication: December 17, 2015Last
Publication: December 31, 2015Publisher: The Elbert County News
Government Legals
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REALESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE ANDOF
APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE
OF TREASURER'S DEED
TSC# 2012-01580
To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the
hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin
Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all
Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said
Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:
SQ VENTURE LLC You and each of youare hereby notified that on
the 20th day ofNovember A.D. 2012 the then CountyTreasurer of the
County of Elbert, in theState of Colorado, sold at public tax
liensale to ROBERT A. PETERSON the fol-lowing described real estate
situate in theCounty of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description:Section: 20 Township: 8 Range: 63Sub-division:
WAMBOLDT PAR IN SE4DESC B648 P599 SCHEDULE
#R117575APN:8320418002
and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase
therefore to ROBERTA. PETERSON. That said tax lien salewas made to
satisfy the delinquent taxesassessed against said real estate for
theyear 2011;
That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the
name(s) of SQVENTURE LLC for said year 2011.
That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to
the said Elbert Countyat 3:00 o'clock P.M., on the 31st day
ofMarch, A.D.2016, unless the same hasbeen redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to
the actual execu-tion of said Treasurer's Deed. Witness myhand this
2nd day of December, 2015A.D.
Richard PettittCounty Treasurer of Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23294First Publication: December 17, 2015Last
Publication: December 31, 2015Publisher: The Elbert County News
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OFREAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN
SALE AND OF APPLICATION FORISSUANCE OF TREASURERS DEED
TSC# 2011-01434
To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the
hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin
Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all
Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said
Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:
BARBARA JOYCE TAYLOR You andeach of you are hereby notified that
on the8th day of November A.D.2011 the thenCounty Treasurer of the
County of Elbert,in the State of Colorado, sold at public taxlien
sale to TESS INVESTMENTS the fol-lowing described real estate
situate in theCounty of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description:Section: 35 Township: 10 Range: 60(TOTAL 0.344
A) Subdivision: SIMLAHEIGHTS Block: 1 Lot: 15 AND:-Lot:1615000 SQ
FT
and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase
therefore to TESS IN-VESTMENTS. That said tax lien sale wasmade to
satisfy the delinquent taxes as-sessed against said real estate for
theyear 2010;
That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the
name(s) of BAR-BARA JOYCE TAYLOR for said year2010.
That a Treasurers Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to the
said Elbert Countyat 3:00 oclock P.M., on the 7th day ofAPRIL,
A.D.2016, unless the same hasbeen redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to
the actual execu-tion of said Treasurers Deed. Witnessmy hand this
10th day of December, 2015A. D.
Richard PettittCounty Treasurer of Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23298First Publication: December 24, 2015Last
Publication: January 7, 2016Publisher: Elbert County News
Government Legals
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OFREAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN
SALE AND OF APPLICATION FORISSUANCE OF TREASURERS DEED
TSC# 2011-01434
To Every Person in Actual Possession orOccupancy of the
hereinafter DescribedLand, Lot or Premises, and to the Personin
Whose Name the Same was Taxed orSpecially Assessed, and to all
Personshaving an Interest or Title of Record in orto the said
Premises and To Whom It mayConcern, and more especially to:
BARBARA JOYCE TAYLOR You andeach of you are hereby notified that
on the8th day of November A.D.2011 the thenCounty Treasurer of the
County of Elbert,in the State of Colorado, sold at public taxlien
sale to TESS INVESTMENTS the fol-lowing described real estate
situate in theCounty of Elbert, State of Colorado, to wit:
Legal Description:Section: 35 Township: 10 Range: 60(TOTAL 0.344
A) Subdivision: SIMLAHEIGHTS Block: 1 Lot: 15 AND:-Lot:1615000 SQ
FT
and said County Treasurer issued a certi-ficate of purchase
therefore to TESS IN-VESTMENTS. That said tax lien sale wasmade to
satisfy the delinquent taxes as-sessed against said real estate for
theyear 2010;
That said real estate was taxed or spe-cially assessed in the
name(s) of BAR-BARA JOYCE TAYLOR for said year2010.
That a Treasurers Deed will be issued forsaid real estate to the
said Elbert Countyat 3:00 oclock P.M., on the 7th day ofAPRIL,
A.D.2016, unless the same hasbeen redeemed.
Said property may be redeemed from saidsale at any time prior to
the actual execu-tion of said Treasurers Deed. Witnessmy hand this
10th day of December, 2015A. D.
Richard PettittCounty Treasurer of Elbert County
Legal Notice No.: 23298First Publication: December 24, 2015Last
Publication: January 7, 2016Publisher: Elbert County News
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NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE is hereby given that Spring Val-ley Metropolitan District
No. 1 of ElbertCounty, Colorado, will make final pay-ment at
Special District Management Ser-vices, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard,
Suite150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, onJanuary 11, 2016, at the hour
of 4:00 p.m.to Fischer Construction, Inc. for all workdone by said
Contractor(s) in constructionor work on the Wastewater
TreatmentPlant Improvement Project.
Any person, co-partnership, association ofpersons, company or
corpora