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News Elbert County ourelbertcountynews.com June 20, 2013 75 cents A Colorado Community Media Publication Elbert County, Colorado • Volume 118, Issue 21 Printed on recycled newsprint. Please recycle this copy. POSTAL ADDRESS Ride with the Ranchers set to raise money Local livestock association offers scholarships, activities By Rhonda Moore [email protected] The Elbert-Douglas County Livestock Association is hosting the fourth Ride with the Ranchers, raising money for the asso- ciation’s scholarship programs and com- munity activities. The ride is at 10 a.m. June 29 at associa- tion member Tom Conley’s J Open A work- ing ranch. The J Open A Ranch is east on Highway 86, six miles past Kiowa, off of Freese Road. Directional signs will be post- ed on Highway 86 east of Kiowa and along Freese Road to the J Open A Ranch. “The Conley Ranch provides a relaxed setting for a spacious ride with scenic views overlooking the expansive Bijou Basin,” said Bear Kay, Ride co-chair. “We’re excited to once again host a ride that provides a fun and relaxed experience for both horse and rider.” The ride is expected to last three hours, with an optional hour and a half ride for riders who want less time in the saddle, Kay said. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with carrots and apples for the riders’ horses and the first of three sealed envelopes that contain cards for the poker hand part of the ride. The poker ride awards prizes for the best, second best and worst hands. The ride begins at 10 a.m., followed by a picnic luncheon at 1 p.m. The cost for the ride is $45 for adults, $20 for riders younger than 12 years and $30 for association mem- bers. Visitors can join for a steak lunch by Jim Beaver, left, and Bear Kay are the co-chairs of Ride with the Ranchers. Courtesy photo Elbert County on alert for fires Burning rules tightened to prevent catastrophes Staff and wire report As a major wildfire threatened from the south, Elbert County residents were issued stricter burning rules last week. Sheriff Shayne Heap elevated the restric- tions from Stage 1 to Stage 3 on June 12, a day after the Black Forest Fire ignited and ultimately prompted the evacuation of resi- dents and livestock in portions of southern Elbert County. By the afternoon of June 16, the blaze north of Colorado Springs in El Paso Coun- ty was 65 percent contained after having scorched more than 14,000 acres. Two peo- ple were killed and nearly 500 homes were burned in the state’s most destructive wild- fire on record. All mandatory and pre-evacuation or- ders had been lifted in Elbert County by 8 a.m. June 15. But residents are being told to take precautions to help prevent wildfires within their home county. Elbert County’s heightened burn restric- tions will remain in effect until further no- tice by the sheriff. Among other things, the rules ban open burning of any kind; out- door smoking, except in certain areas clear of flammable materials; and the sale or use of fireworks. A complete rundown of the re- strictions can be found at www.elbertcoun- tysheriff.com. While Elbert County had avoided the worst of it, hundreds of residents in the Black Forest region were still waiting to return home June 15. Even though the fire was no longer active enough to produce a large smoke plume, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said it wasn’t safe for people to return home until roads and downed power lines were repaired. Additionally, the deaths of two unidenti- fied people trying to flee the fire were still being investigated. Maketa said he was in no rush to have people return to an area that, at least for now, was still being consid- ered a crime scene. Fairgrounds hosts displaced animals Black Forest evacuations create need for shelter By Deborah Grigsby [email protected] The Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa became a temporary home for hundreds of animals evacuated from the Black Forest fire. Trucks pulling trailers filled with farm animals and livestock lined up along the dusty road into the fairgrounds June 12, where they were initially directed to hold- ing pens so the animals could be invento- ried. Some animals were brought by their owners, and some by friends of friends who just wanted to help. “I don’t really know the lady that owns this horse,” said Jacob Weiss of Colorado Springs, who was in line to drop off the ani- mal. “But a friend of mine does, and asked me to help her out because she didn’t have a truck big enough to pull the trailer.” High winds and hot temperatures ex- panded evacuation areas in and around the Black Forest area, pushing ash and embers closer to Elbert County. Hazy skies also made breathing difficult. More than 1,000 Boy Scouts and 100 adults were voluntarily evacuated from the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch in Elbert. The move was precautionary and more out of a concern for the health and well- being of the Scouts, particularly those with asthma and other breathing problems, said Elizabeth Fire and Rescue spokesperson Kara Gerczynski. Additionally, 250 campers and staff from the nearby Jewish Community Center Ranch were evacuated to the JCC in Denver. Horses, cows, cats and dogs from the ranch were sheltered at the fairgrounds. A statement from the Elbert Count Sher- iff’s Office estimated more than 400 ani- mals, including 216 horses, 27 alpacas and a yak, are on site and more were expected. Gerczynski said eight evacuated families were also staying at the fairgrounds. “We still have space,” she said. “We are not full, so if you have animals, right now there’s plenty of room. Residents needing information or assis- tance on moving livestock should contact the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office at 303- 805-6141 or 303-805-6134. A horse bolts from its trailer after a long ride from El Paso County. Dozens of horses arrived at the Elbert County Fairgrounds as Black Forest residents were forced from their homes by fire. The fairgrounds provided a large animal evacuation site for more than 150 animals including horses, cattle, goats, llamas and even turkeys. Photos by Deborah Grigsby As high winds and extreme temperatures pushed ash and smoke from the Black Forest Fire northward toward Elbert County, more than 1,000 campers and adult leaders left the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch near Elbert. Many of them were bused to the Elbert County Fairgrounds where they were reunited with family members. SADDLE UP WITH THE RANCHERS What: Ride with the Ranchers poker ride and steak luncheon When: 10 a.m. June 29; registration begins at 9 a.m. Who: The Elbert-Douglas County Livestock Association Where: The J Open A Ranch in Elbert County More information: www.EDCLA.net Fire continues on Page 7 Ranchers continues on Page 7

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Ride with the Ranchers set to raise moneyLocal livestock association offers scholarships, activitiesBy Rhonda [email protected]

The Elbert-Douglas County Livestock Association is hosting the fourth Ride with the Ranchers, raising money for the asso-ciation’s scholarship programs and com-munity activities.

The ride is at 10 a.m. June 29 at associa-tion member Tom Conley’s J Open A work-ing ranch. The J Open A Ranch is east on Highway 86, six miles past Kiowa, off of Freese Road. Directional signs will be post-ed on Highway 86 east of Kiowa and along Freese Road to the J Open A Ranch.

“The Conley Ranch provides a relaxed setting for a spacious ride with scenic views overlooking the expansive Bijou Basin,” said Bear Kay, Ride co-chair. “We’re excited to once again host a ride that provides a fun

and relaxed experience for both horse and rider.”

The ride is expected to last three hours, with an optional hour and a half ride for riders who want less time in the saddle, Kay said.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. with carrots and apples for the riders’ horses and the first of three sealed envelopes that contain cards for the poker hand part of the ride. The poker ride awards prizes for the best, second best and worst hands.

The ride begins at 10 a.m., followed by a picnic luncheon at 1 p.m. The cost for the ride is $45 for adults, $20 for riders younger

than 12 years and $30 for association mem-bers.

Visitors can join for a steak lunch by

Jim Beaver, left, and Bear Kay are the co-chairs of Ride with the Ranchers. Courtesy photo

Elbert County on alert for firesBurning rules tightened to prevent catastrophesStaff and wire report

As a major wildfire threatened from the south, Elbert County residents were issued stricter burning rules last week.

Sheriff Shayne Heap elevated the restric-tions from Stage 1 to Stage 3 on June 12, a day after the Black Forest Fire ignited and ultimately prompted the evacuation of resi-dents and livestock in portions of southern Elbert County.

By the afternoon of June 16, the blaze north of Colorado Springs in El Paso Coun-ty was 65 percent contained after having scorched more than 14,000 acres. Two peo-ple were killed and nearly 500 homes were burned in the state’s most destructive wild-fire on record.

All mandatory and pre-evacuation or-ders had been lifted in Elbert County by 8 a.m. June 15. But residents are being told to take precautions to help prevent wildfires within their home county.

Elbert County’s heightened burn restric-tions will remain in effect until further no-tice by the sheriff. Among other things, the rules ban open burning of any kind; out-door smoking, except in certain areas clear of flammable materials; and the sale or use of fireworks. A complete rundown of the re-strictions can be found at www.elbertcoun-tysheriff.com.

While Elbert County had avoided the worst of it, hundreds of residents in the Black Forest region were still waiting to return home June 15. Even though the fire was no longer active enough to produce a large smoke plume, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said it wasn’t safe for people to return home until roads and downed power lines were repaired.

Additionally, the deaths of two unidenti-fied people trying to flee the fire were still being investigated. Maketa said he was in no rush to have people return to an area that, at least for now, was still being consid-ered a crime scene.

Fairgrounds hosts displaced animalsBlack Forest evacuations create need for shelterBy Deborah [email protected]

The Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa became a temporary home for hundreds of animals evacuated from the Black Forest fire.

Trucks pulling trailers filled with farm animals and livestock lined up along the dusty road into the fairgrounds June 12, where they were initially directed to hold-ing pens so the animals could be invento-ried.

Some animals were brought by their owners, and some by friends of friends who just wanted to help.

“I don’t really know the lady that owns this horse,” said Jacob Weiss of Colorado Springs, who was in line to drop off the ani-mal. “But a friend of mine does, and asked me to help her out because she didn’t have a truck big enough to pull the trailer.”

High winds and hot temperatures ex-panded evacuation areas in and around the Black Forest area, pushing ash and embers closer to Elbert County.

Hazy skies also made breathing difficult.More than 1,000 Boy Scouts and 100

adults were voluntarily evacuated from the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch in Elbert.

The move was precautionary and more out of a concern for the health and well-

being of the Scouts, particularly those with asthma and other breathing problems, said Elizabeth Fire and Rescue spokesperson Kara Gerczynski.

Additionally, 250 campers and staff from the nearby Jewish Community Center Ranch were evacuated to the JCC in Denver.

Horses, cows, cats and dogs from the ranch were sheltered at the fairgrounds.

A statement from the Elbert Count Sher-iff’s Office estimated more than 400 ani-

mals, including 216 horses, 27 alpacas and a yak, are on site and more were expected.

Gerczynski said eight evacuated families were also staying at the fairgrounds.

“We still have space,” she said. “We are not full, so if you have animals, right now there’s plenty of room.

Residents needing information or assis-tance on moving livestock should contact the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office at 303-805-6141 or 303-805-6134.

A horse bolts from its trailer after a long ride from El Paso County. Dozens of horses arrived at the Elbert County Fairgrounds as Black Forest residents were forced from their homes by fire. The fairgrounds provided a large animal evacuation site for more than 150 animals including horses, cattle, goats, llamas and even turkeys. Photos by Deborah Grigsby

As high winds and extreme temperatures pushed ash and smoke from the Black Forest Fire northward toward Elbert County, more than 1,000 campers and adult leaders left the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch near Elbert. Many of them were bused to the Elbert County Fairgrounds where they were reunited with family members.

saddle up with the RancheRsWhat: Ride with the Ranchers poker ride and steak luncheonWhen: 10 a.m. June 29; registration begins at 9 a.m.Who: The Elbert-Douglas County Livestock AssociationWhere: The J Open A Ranch in Elbert CountyMore information: www.EDCLA.net

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Ranchers continues on Page 7

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Ethics panel rules against Gessler Republican plans to � le appeal of commission’s � nding By Ivan Moreno Associated Press

Colorado’s Republican Secre-tary of State Scott Gessler, a po-tential gubernatorial contender, was admonished June 13 by an ethics panel over spending offi ce funds to attend political events, a black eye to his candidacy before it’s offi cially launched.

The Colorado Independent Ethics Commission ruled it was inappropriate for Gessler, the state’s elections chief, to use his offi ce’s discretionary account for travel last summer to a GOP elec-tions law conference in Florida. While in the state, he also attend-ed the party’s national convention there.

Gessler faces a $1,514 fi ne.In ruling against Gessler, the

commissioners said he “breached the public trust for private gain.” He insists he did nothing wrong and that the conference was educational and qualifi ed for re-imbursement from his offi ce’s discretionary fund. He used cam-paign funds for expenses related to the RNC, but the ethics com-

plaint noted the state paid for air-fare that facilitated his attendance to both events.

He plans an appeal, which would go before Denver District Court.

The left-leaning Colorado Eth-ics Watch fi led the complaint. The group said discretionary funds are meant for state business, not for partisan events or personal ben-efi t.

Attorneys for Ethics Watch said in written closing arguments that the elections conference was clearly political.

“A secretary of state may not ethically spend public dollars to participate in such an event,” the group said.

Gessler’s attorneys said in their written closing arguments that the ethics complaint was “parti-san, baseless, and costly.”

The ethics panel also ruled that Gessler violated rules when he took $117.99 from his discretion-ary fund at the end of last fi scal year without providing any re-ceipts.

Past secretaries have used their discretionary fund for income, of-fi ce parties, or family trips that in-cluded state business.

“There is clearly confusion among past and current elected offi cials about the use of their dis-cretionary accounts,” Gessler said

in a statement after the ruling.Last month, Gessler repaid the

state $1,278 for travel expenses to Florida — a move seen by some as trying to rectify a potentially politically damaging case while he weighs a gubernatorial run. Gessler said he repaid the money to avoid the appearance of impro-priety.

Gessler did not pay back the state for cutting his Florida trip short to return to Colorado be-cause of death threats against his family.

The ethics panel found that the cost to change his plane ticket did not violate rules.

The rulings came on the same day that a Quinnipiac University poll suggested a tight race in the 2014 gubernatorial contest be-tween Gessler and current Demo-cratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. The poll of 1,065 registered vot-ers, conducted from June 5-11, showed Hickenlooper leading Gessler 42-40.

Gessler accused some on the commission of being biased against him because they had do-nated money to Hickenlooper. Be-fore the panel’s decision, Gessler’s attorneys unsuccessfully tried to get those commissioners, Rose-mary Marshall and Dan Gross-man, removed from the proceed-ings.

ELBERT COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY

Celtic fest taps home brewersMakers of beers, ales, meads

and ciders get ready put your taste to the test at the Elizabeth Celtic Festival’s home-brewing competition slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21.

Prizes include a Judge’s Choice award and a People’s Choice award, plus a Most Entries award will be given to the local home brewers club with the most entries. For more information, visit www.ElizabethCelticFestival.com. Entry is free.

Patriotic celebration setEnjoy a patriotic day on

Elizabeth’s historic Main Street on July 6. There will be a free hot dog lunch, homemade pie, live music, circus performances and a patriotic pet and doll parade. Pets may be up to 30 inches tall.

The parade starts at 11 a.m. at the police station, 425 S. Main St. Participants may register the morning of the parade. Prizes will be awarded in two categories. For more information, call Nora at 303-646-4672 or Connie at 303-646-1400.

Library hosts computer labThe Elizabeth Branch Library

will host an open computer lab at 10 a.m. June 20. Bring a laptop or use one of the library’s desktop systems. A local computer expert will be on hand to answer ques-tions and provide assistance.

For more information on the class or to sign up, email Fran Turner at [email protected] or call her 303-646-3416.

The library is located at 651 W. Beverly St. in Elizabeth.

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Summer days are built for readingSchool’s out for summer, which

means the library is a busy place. Have you signed up for the Sum-mer Reading Program yet? We have programs for all ages: a pre-reader program for newborns through age 5; a children’s program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade; a teen program for middle school and high school age; and an adult program for all the grown-ups out there.

Let me tell you, there is a lot of reading going on in Elbert County! We already have over 300 preschool and school-age children signed up; 135 teens; and 195 adults — and the registrations keep coming in! In fact, by the time this column goes to press, those numbers will already be out of date.

Staff have been busy validat-ing people who registered for the program online — you can register on our website — and handing out

reading logs and bookmarks. I’ve witnessed a couple long lines at the desk when a whole family comes in together to register. That’s a line worth waiting in, if you ask me!

One of my friends said she has been too busy reading to sign up for the program. I encouraged her to make the time, but I also think she’s already doing the most important part of the program: enjoying a good book!

As I write this column, we are enjoying our first musical perfor-mance at the library. Steve Weeks

entertained crowds at the Simla, Elizabeth, and Kiowa branches. I can hear the music and the children’s laughter from my office. It makes me want to dance in my chair.

One of the questions we fre-quently hear at the desk is what are the prizes for participating in the program this year. The answer is, it depends on the program. Children and teens both get a prize halfway through the program and a book when they’ve completed all of their reading activities at the end of the summer. In addition, children who have completed the program are entered into a special drawing to win Digger the Bear — a cuddly bear that I wouldn’t mind taking home myself. Too bad I’m too old to participate in that prize drawing!

For the adults who complete the program — by reading four books over the eight weeks of the

program — we have a special book light so they can read into the night, or in their tent while they’re camping. We are also asking that they write two reviews of the books they’ve read — we will post the re-views in our library catalog. So, yes, parents, there is a small homework assignment for you!

As you might imagine, one of the occupational hazards of work-ing at a library is that we read. A lot. I don’t think it will take me much time at all to complete the pro-gram, but, like my friend I men-tioned earlier, that won’t keep me from continuing to read!

Kari May lives in Elizabeth and is the director of the Elbert County Li-brary District. She can be contacted through the library at [email protected]. Visit the library at www.elbertcountylibrary.org.

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Summer days are built for readingprogram — we have a special book light so they can read into the night, or in their tent while they’re camping. We are also asking that they write two reviews of the books they’ve read — we will post the re-views in our library catalog. So, yes, parents, there is a small homework assignment for you!

As you might imagine, one of the occupational hazards of work-ing at a library is that we read. A lot. I don’t think it will take me much time at all to complete the pro-gram, but, like my friend I men-tioned earlier, that won’t keep me from continuing to read!

Kari May lives in Elizabeth and is the director of the Elbert County Li-brary District. She can be contacted through the library at [email protected]. Visit the library at www.elbertcountylibrary.org.

Disaster drill helps hospital prepareParker Adventist takes part in large-scale exerciseBy Chris Michlewiczcmichlewicz@ ourcoloradonews.com

Preparing for a mass-casualty disaster can be something of a science.

Parker Adventist Hospital was among 20 organizations that took part in a large-scale drill in which 150 mock patients were trans-ported to metro-area medical centers June 5. The Federal Coordinating Center Denver Reception exercise was meant to test 11 hospitals on their ability to handle multiple patients at one time.

The drill brought together some of the local, regional and federal authorities and agencies charged with caring for victims of a disaster. Among the top priorities for of-ficials was the testing of communications systems and procedures.

Parker Adventist’s emergency depart-ment was filled with the sound of tones and calmly spoken alerts over hand-held radios, as well as discussions about the duties of hospital staff members when a “code gray” is issued. It announces the implementation of the disaster plan.

The scenario acted out June 5 was a frightening one: It was based on an EF-5 tornado striking Wyoming’s two primary medical centers, leaving them unable to care for current patients or take in new patients. Patient transports went through Denver International Airport, and volun-teer victims were taken by eight ambulanc-es and 10 helicopters to various hospitals. The hospitals were notified about the num-ber of patients en route and the severity of their injuries. Parker Adventist received about 15 mock patients.

Molly Duffy, safety and emergency pre-paredness specialist for Parker Adventist, spent six weeks planning for the drill with department heads. It was one of two disas-ter drills that take place each year, and the objective is to identify and fix any flaws in the system before the hospital is faced with a real mass-casualty event. It was tested last July after the Aurora theater shooting.

Duffy’s own 3-year-daughter, Lyndy, was among the mock patients treated at Chil-dren’s Hospital Colorado at Parker Adven-tist Hospital as part of an exercise that helps doctors and nurses work on their commu-nication skills with children.

At the urging of her mother, Lyndy, shares the well-rehearsed line she is sup-posed to say to the medical staff: “Ow, my shoulder hurts.”

The most seriously injured patients are

instructed to scream and pretend to writhe in pain to make things realistic and to test the medical teams’ ability to identify inju-ries and operate in a stressful environment.

“If we don’t make it as real as possible, we’re not going to learn anything,” said Lisa Woltering, the emergency department’s charge nurse and disaster preparedness specialist.

A unified response is perhaps the most critical component of successfully process-ing a large number of patients.

Roger Rewerts, the FCC Denver coordi-nator, said the goals include “enhancing ca-pacity, building sustainment and creating surge for receiving medical facilities.”

A follow-up debriefing enables hospital staff to give feedback on what went well and what did not, and a team of evaluators ob-serves the action and takes notes. A 30- to

40-page “after-action report” is generated and disseminated to hospital leaders, who can then make any necessary changes.

Training sessions are a regular occur-rence at Parker Adventist.

In addition to the two disaster exercises, the hospital conducts 12 fire drills and two infant abduction drills, as well as security assists and lockdowns. While the depart-ments often get notice for major exercises, there are some that go unannounced.

Lyndy Duffy is already a veteran volun-teer. She has been the subject of surprise abduction drills in which the staff is tested on their response.

With her mother in sight, Lyndy is kid-napped by an actor and screams to get the attention of staff. Watching the reaction of the staff members is gripping, Molly Duffy said.

“She’s never made it off the floor,” she says.

Molly Duffy, a safety and emergency preparedness specialist at Parker Adventist Hospital, listens to an update on a full-scale disaster drill meant to test the hospital’s response procedures. Parker Adventist was one of 11 hospitals around the Denver metro area taking part in the drill. Photos by Chris Michlewicz

Three-year-old Lyndy Duffy, a volunteer patient for a disaster drill June 5 at Parker Adventist Hospital, is assessed by emergency room manager Kathy Whitus.

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Author explores ghostly goings-onWesterberg has longtime interest in supernaturalBy Sonya [email protected]

The book “Colorado Ghost Tours” was just published, but the idea has been with the author for many years. Ann Westerberg of Littleton said she sold a house to a wom-an friend in 1979, who spoke of a house on Josephine Street that was haunted. A former camp counselor had lived there and regaled her charges with spooky stories.

Several years later, by then interested in haunted research, Westerberg found a newspaper article relating the author’s ex-perience in a very “spirited” house with a similar address. She was able to locate the family who had owned the house from 1939 until 1948. The book relates a series of in-cidents reported by the Hendee family and the Rosenbergs who followed them. The 1979 residents, in apartments in the house, had no experiences of paranormal activity.

Then recently, Westerberg’s musician friend Mike Johnson (leader of Your Father’s Moustache) told her of a house on Jose-phine where he and other band members had lived in the 1970s — and some, but not all, had stories of resident ghosts …

“I felt like I had stuck my finger in a plug,” she said, when different sources came together.

Then Westerberg and her daughter Terry

joined a ghost-hunting group for a weekend in Manitou Springs — “Manitou” means spirit, she said, and the location is said to be a vortex for spirits. After a fruitless eve-ning at another supposedly haunted house, she and her daughter retired in the upstairs room at an old cottage. Her daughter was certain someone, or something, visited them there. She heard feet dragging on the carpet, but was not able to awaken Ann.

The new book reads like a chat with the enthusiastic author, who has lived in Little-ton for 24 years. It gives history of the build-ings (“the meat and potatoes,” she said) as well as reported accounts of otherworldly residents.

It is divided into sections: “The Denver Group — self-guided tours”; “Cemeter-ies, Past and Present”; “Haunted Inns and Restaurants” (including Littleton’s Melting Pot); “Those Creepy, Crenulated Castles” (Westerberg’s previous book on Colorado castles is also in print); “Not Available to Tour (But Too Much Fun to Ignore)”; “Ghost Tours Outside of Denver” and “Ghost Hunt-ing.” Available at the Tattered Cover in paperback ($16.95), it will presented at a Littleton Museum talk and signing event — probably in July.

The last chapter includes information about needed equipment and ghost hunt-ing organizations that allow participation-usually for a price.

Westerberg also discusses some spots that are labeled “NLGF,” No Longer Ghost Friendly, where for various reasons owners

don’t wish to talk about it.“But is it Science?” is an introductory

discussion she wants the reader to absorb. “While relatively modern thought has rel-egated belief in the spirit world to a box labeled `corny hoax,’” there are interesting explanations out there.

Joshua Warren, a paranormal investiga-tor, asks: If all matter breaks down into cells and molecules, atoms and finally electric particles, is our body is one giant electro-magnetic, three-dimensional energy field? “Could it be possible even if our physical being is destroyed, our electromagnetic self is not?”

Russian scientist Semyon Kirlian de-veloped a way of photographing energy given off by a person or even an object in the 1940s — auras. Special cameras capture auras at times and the electromagnetic de-tector is the most popular tool for a ghost hunter. Other tools — from elemental to fancy:

• A flashlight, note pad, still camera with flash and EVP (electronic voice phenom-enon) recorder.

• Infrared camera, EMF (electromagnet-ic field) detector and video camera.

• Expensive toys like a thermo-camera and heat translator.

And then there’s protocol: 1) Never in-vestigate alone; 2) Always ask permission if you’re intruding on property — although many groups are invited in; 3) Absolutely no use of drugs, smoking or drinking; 4) No perfume or aftershave as fragrances are

sometimes signs of paranormal activity; 5) Always be respectful of the spirits; 6) Be sure you record all readings and weather conditions.

Above all, be skeptical, Westerberg sug-gests. Look for rational explanations. “Bon Voyage,” she says as she lists contact infor-mation for ghost hunting groups.

Ann Westerberg of Littleton has just published “Colorado Ghost Tours.” Courtesy photo by Johnson Publishing

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evidence by allowing people in too soon,” he said.

The fire broke out June 11 amid hot and windy conditions. It’s unknown what sparked the blaze, but investiga-tors believe it was human-caused and have asked for help from the state and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as they sift through the ash.

It is only a few miles away from the state’s second most destructive wild-fire, the Waldo Canyon Fire, which burned last summer.

The lessons from that fire spurred a quicker response, officials said. When the wildfire began in thickly wooded Black Forest, authorities swiftly evacu-ated tens of thousands of people from a region larger than the Denver metro area.

Elbert County residents living be-tween the El Paso County line and County Road 86, and west of Elbert Road, were given mandatory evacu-ation orders. Meanwhile, officials

mobilized strike teams to defend the southern line of the county, a sheriff’s office news release stated. Fire spot-ters also were placed throughout the southern end of the county to monitor the fire’s progress.

The sheriff’s office is encouraging Elbert County residents to register for Code Red.

To do this, go to the county website at www.elbertcounty-co.gov and fol-low the instructions.

Editor Chris Rotar, staff writer Deborah Grigsby and the Associated Press con-tributed to this report.

Smoke and flames from the Black Forest Fire can be seen from Highway 83, just north of Northgate Road in El Paso County, on June 12. Photo by Rob Carrigan

How to help wildfire victims in ColoradoStaff report

As wildfires force widespread evac-uations in Colorado and leave many families homeless, there are ways you can help:

• American Red CrossThe American Red Cross is offering

disaster relief, including emergency shelters.

To donate, go to www.redcross.org/co/denver or call 1-800-REDCROSS

(1-800-733-2767).The Red Cross currently has enough

volunteers to meet its needs, but will update if circumstances change. If you are interested in becoming a vol-unteer, go to www.redcross.org/co/denver/volunteer to apply.

• Pikes Peak Community Founda-tion

The Pikes Peak Community Foun-dation has launched the Emergency Relief Fund for the Pikes Peak Region

to benefit nonprofits, first respond-ers and other agencies providing local disaster relief. To donate, go to www.ppcf.org/products/emergency-relief.

• Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s emergency support fund helps families and their animals during disasters.

To donate, go to www.hsppr.org/disasterdonation.

calling Peggy Roos at 303-646-2656. The cost for lunch, without a ride, is

$25 for adults and $12 for children younger than 12.

The association also offers a $50 “Ride Special” which includes a $25 paid association annual membership, along with the $45 poker ride, steak lunch and door prizes.

The Elbert-Douglas County Live-

stock Association membership in-cludes a free hamburger fry July 10, a 5 percent discount at the Eliza-beth and Kiowa Country Corner Feed Stores and dinner at the annual meeting.

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Lure of the sizzle unlikely to fizzleThis one goes out to the ones I love. This

one goes out to the ones I grill out back. An 80-20 to occupy my time. This one goes out to the ones I love.

There sure are a lot of new television programs dedicated to hamburgers. Each one makes my mouth water. The variety of hamburgers in America is benumbing. Harry and Shirley Smith always made what amounted to the Little Hamburgers of the Poor. We didn’t even have caramelized red onions back then.

It was just a disk of brown meat on a fundamental bun with a swipe of mustard. Take it or leave it. I took it. But since then I have discovered there’s much, much more out there.

Each of these programs gives a little his-tory, where the name “hamburger” came from, and where and when the sandwich was introduced in the United States. None of that makes my mouth water, but it is informative. You can find out where and when the first cheeseburger came along. Likewise, the first double-decker. There are some franchises that will give you three, four or five patties, and the phone number of a good cardiologist.

My hamburger awakening happened in 1965 in Westwood, Calif., at a restaurant called Hamburger Hamlet. There’s still a bunch of them around the country. They were started by an actor (therefore Hamlet) named Harry Lewis, who died in 2013 at 93. Rest in peace, Harry. You changed my hamburger life.

The Hamlet burgers were ahead of their time. They were lavished with toppings that were unusual then, and common today.

My favorite was the Number 11, which came with cheese, and get this, bacon. You can get the same thing almost anywhere now, but 48 years ago that was a big deal.

Harry’s most familiar role was in the

Bogart-Bacall film “Key Largo.” He played one of Edward G. Robinson’s thugs, Edward “Toots” Bass. He and his wife Marilyn opened their first Hamlet in 1950 with their savings, $3,500; they sold the franchise in 1997 for $33 million.

I didn’t go to the restaurant very often. I couldn’t afford to. The hamburgers were about five times more expensive than what I was used to. But whenever my father was in town that’s where we went first. He paid.

If you watch one of these new programs, like “Burger Land,” you will see a menu of head-shaking combinations. There are burgers that come with fries, right on top of the meat.

There’s one restaurant that doesn’t grill their burgers. They are deep-fried in 100-year-old grease. They are fished out of the grease and placed on a bun that acts like a sponge. Even so, most customers get a side order of mops.

There’s a cheeseburger that is made with the cheese in the middle, so when you bite into it the cheese appears for the first time.

Louis’ Lunch in New Haven, Conn., claims to be the birthplace of the ham-

burger. They use the same vertical cast-iron gas stoves that they used in 1898. The burgers are unique because they are served on slices of toasted white bread. And the owners won’t allow mustard, ketchup, or mayonnaise. The place is always on top 10 lists of America’s best hamburgers.

In-N-Out burgers make a few of the lists, and I don’t know why. I wasn’t im-pressed.

But a member of Denver’s City Council was, and he has started a campaign to get the California-based franchise to open up to Colorado. Albus Brooks is councilman for District 8.

Have you ever had a White Castle? It’s 180 degrees from my Number 11, but when I was in high school, you could buy 10 (10) for a dollar.

If you’re confused by “an 80-20,” it refers to the best beef-to-fat ratio for a great hamburger, and it’s time for one right now. You too?

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at [email protected]

Is it ‘Tebow Time’ in New England?Visitors at the Outlets at Castle Rock recently told Colorado Community Media what

they thought about former Denver Bronco Tim Tebow’s opportunity with the New Eng-land Patriots.

“I’m happy for him. He’s just a good guy who deserves another crack at the NFL.” — Steve Soper, Littleton

“I was surprised. ... He’s got a lot of bad rap, negative publicity. I think he’s a heck of a good athlete. I think he’s maligned because of his religious stance.” — Wes Banta, Rawlins, Wyo.

“I think it’s a good idea. He can help the team. He’s a good athlete. They should find some good use for him on the team.” — Richard Scalese, Aurora

“I think he’s going to be a dangerous threat. He’s going to be a very good tight end, if they use him that way.” — Chad Hellman, Colorado Springs

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Military must fight sex crimesThe United States military is the most

capable and most professional fighting force the world has ever seen. At its core are our men and women in uniform, whose selfless service and sacrifice for the cause of freedom is the main reason Americans have held the military in such high regard. Time and again, they rise to the occasion to defeat and deter America’s enemies. Yet while this fine institution is adept at meeting external threats, I am troubled by its inability to defeat and deter a grave threat from within: the epidemic of sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in our military.

In January, at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on sexual misconduct, I challenged several senior military leaders on this problem. I voiced my concern that we need to change the culture that allows this misconduct to take place; that leaders must hold their subordinates accountable; that we must face these incidents with moral outrage so this behavior stops. This is why the House Armed Services Commit-tee, on which I proudly serve, is support-ing tough measures in this year’s annual National Defense Authorization Act to fight sexual assault in the military by holding perpetrators accountable and better pro-tecting the victims.

The measures proposed in this year’s defense bill will move us toward our goal. Some of the measures I support include:

• Removing a commander’s ability to change or dismiss a court-martial convic-tion;

• Limiting a commander’s discretion to modify or lessen a sentence;

• Increasing transparency by requir-ing the commander to provide a detailed written explanation for any decision

disapproving, commuting, or suspending a court-martial conviction or sentence;

• Allowing greater victim participation in post-trial matters involving the accused;

• Establishing mandatory minimum sentencing — mandatory discharge or dis-missal — for certain sex-related offenses;

• Eliminating the five-year statute of limitations for trial by court-martial so that perpetrators of such misconduct will face justice regardless of when the incident occurred;

• Affirming commanders’ authority to reassign or remove a service member who is accused of committing sexual assault or other sex-related offense from a position of authority;

• Increasing victims’ access to legal as-sistance; and

• Requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit to report a Congress on sentenc-ing guidelines and mandatory minimum sentencing and the role of commanders in the military justice system.

I am also a co-sponsor of legislation that would promote victims’ rights by expanding whistle-blower protections to a wider class of communications involving sexual misconduct. Specifically, it would

Summer doldrums may affect markets

Most asset managers have been wish-ing for the stock market to experience a downturn and give the momentum from the first four months of the year a breather. This sounds strange, since usually you would want the stock market to soar and help make portfolio returns look better. But stock prices have been climbing and there has been no decent correction of 5 percent or more. Cyclical corrections are necessary to help build a better foundation for future growth. Investors buying in on dips in the market have had good results. And these dips usually happen in the sum-mer months.

Earnings have been positive for the last 11 quarters now, giving strong support to the double-digit equities returns of the first quarter. Unfortunately, the nice returns on the stock market are not mirrored in the bond market. In fact, bonds have started to erode on worries the Federal Reserve Board may start to reduce their current bond buying program, hence purposely shrinking the money supply. The anticipa-tion of this gradual end to Quantitative Easing Three has added significant volatil-ity to every asset class in the last few weeks.

Some analysts have observed that investors are buying “bond-like” equities or dividend paying stocks to help boost

income potential as bonds lose value. It did not pay to be a conservative or a defensive investor so far in 2013.

Conservative investors usually like fixed-income assets such as government and corporate bonds. In a very long period of record low interest rates, some bond buyers started taking on more risk than normal just to get a consistent return. This may include buying high-yield bonds, which carry more risk due to the low credit rating of these bonds that are often called “junk.” Defensive investors who fell in love with gold last year have experienced more volatility in precious metals than the stock market in the last year.

No wonder investors are confused. There seems to be no place to go. After a

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require an Inspector General to investigate all allegations of retaliatory actions taken in response to making protected commu-nications regarding rape, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct.

The important legislation discussed above has broad, bipartisan support, and it takes a more aggressive approach to ad-dressing sexual assault and sexual mis-conduct in the military than we have seen in previous defense bills. Some members of Congress argue that these measures do not go far enough — that the disposition of all serious criminal cases should be handled outside the chain of command. While I understand their concern, I believe they go too far — we should not throw out the baby with the bathwater. What makes our military justice system unique is that it entrusts commanders with the duty to

enforce “good order and discipline.” Surely lawmakers can work with military leaders to devise a system that meets Congress’ intent to hold perpetrators accountable, protect victims, and maintain good order and discipline.

To accomplish their missions and defend this country, our men and women in uniform must be able to depend on one another. They must be able to trust that their command will protect them from sexual predators within the ranks. Not only do these crimes infl ict lasting damage on individuals, they compromise the effec-tiveness of our military as a whole. It is why I am committed to solving this terrible problem once and for all.

Mike Coffman is the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 6th District. He is a Marine Corps combat veteran and has a combined 21 years of military experience between the Army, the Army Reserve, the Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve.

stellar fi rst quarter, which was similar to the previous three years, stocks and bonds alike are starting to fall asleep in the sum-mer heat. The lull between earnings season in April and back to school in September has set in. Without much economic data during this time along with a possibility of most of the air leaking out of the Federal Reserve life raft, investors may have to wait and see how their holdings will perform when summer is over.

These types of cycles are normal and healthy. You don’t want a stock market that only goes up or you would never fi nd new opportunities. You don’t want interest

rates to stay at zero indefi nitely or you’ll never earn anything on short-term savings. Therefore it is best to go off and enjoy your summer months with other activities and let the markets take a breather.

Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certifi ed Financial Planner for 26 years and is President of Kummer Financial Strate-gies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your ques-tions at www.kummerfi nancial.com or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informa-tional purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice. Investing is subject to risks including loss of principal invested. Investors cannot purchase an index directly; these are used as a benchmark only.

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Exchange student wraps up visitI have a story I would like to share with

you. I am a 17-year-old Finnish girl, my name is Miia. I have lived in the U.S.A. for 10 months. I am a foreign exchange student.

I arrived on Aug. 9, 2012; the day I will never forget; my nervousness and then re-lief when I found my host mom at the air-port. My exchange year got a kick-off, four days after my arrival I went to high school, and soon I met my wonderful friends. I got over Christmas, not without tears though. I met other exchange students at orien-tations that my organization, Youth for Understanding, has three times over the year. We have supported each other and I believe we will be lifelong friends. The spring has gone by really fast, and now I have only a week left in the U.S.A., and I

am desperately trying to fi t all my belong-ings into suitcases.

This year has changed me as a person. I know what I want from my future, I appre-ciate my family and my heritage a lot more, and I have learned to say “I love you.” Next year, my family will host an exchange student from Germany to give the same amazing experience for her that my host families have given to me. Thank you for making my year unforgettable! And here is my fi nal word for American families: Make the world your home.

Miia AhoOulu, Finland

Editor’s note: Miia spent her exchange year living with a host family in Castle Rock and attended Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Located on the grounds of Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, and overlooking the majestic Rocky Mountains, The Memorial Garden accepts cremated remains in niches or a common urn. Cherry Hills is committed to serving our community by offering peace of mind through a loving and integrated approach to end of life care.

Please contact at 303.325.8306 for more information or to schedule a tour.

chcc.org/MemorialGarden

Governor names new prison directorRaemisch replaces chief who was slain at homeAssociated Press

The former head of the Wisconsin De-partment of Corrections has been named to replace slain Colorado Corrections Director Tom Clements.

Gov. John Hickenlooper said on June 14 that Rick Raemisch has experience as a deputy sheriff, prosecutor, elected sheriff and head of a state corrections department, where he was responsible for more than 22,000 inmates, more than 73,000 proba-tioners or parolees and approximately 1,000 juveniles in institutions or on supervision.

Raemisch replaces Clements, who was fatally shot in March at his home. The lone suspect in Clements’ killing, Evan Ebel, 28, had been released from prison in January, four years earlier than authorities intend-ed, because of a paperwork error. Ebel was killed in a shootout in Texas days after Cle-ments was killed.

Roger Werholtz, who was named Colora-do’s interim prisons director, immediately began a review of all early prisoner releases, the death penalty and other issues.

Raemisch joined the Wisconsin Depart-ment of Corrections in 2003 and for the next four years worked as division admin-istrator of community corrections, in which he had oversight of 68,000 probationers and parolees. He then worked as deputy secre-tary and later as head of the department.

Since 2011, Raemisch has worked as dean of the School of Human and Protective Services at Madison College in Madison, overseeing programs in emergency medical services, criminal justice, fire, human ser-vices and early child-care education.

Hickenlooper said he is relying on Rae-misch’s background as an expert in correc-

tions and his diverse background.“He has a great understanding of crime

and the criminal mind from his work as a sheriff and prosecutor. He also understands that most people who are incarcerated will return to our communities and need job skills and treatment. Rick is committed to implementing the strategic plan that Tom Clements established for the Department of Corrections, and we are pleased he is coming to Colorado,” Hickenlooper said in a statement.

Raemisch agreed that prisoners can be rehabilitated.

“I consider myself a strong law-and-or-der individual, but I also believe that people can change,” Raemisch said. “More than 90 percent of all inmates return to where they came from. They will go back in one of two ways: They will either go back angry and, likely, re-offend; or they will go back pre-pared to re-enter the community and be law-abiding citizens.”

Last week, state officials said Colorado judges have corrected the sentences of 124 inmates or parolees after Ebel was inadver-tently released early.

Hickenlooper ordered the audit of the files of all inmates whose sentencing re-cords might contain errors similar to the one in Ebel’s case. The Department of Cor-rections said that it had identified 1,211 with possibly confusing or erroneous sen-tencing orders.

Ebel was supposed to serve eight- and four-year sentences consecutively after ac-cepting a plea deal for assaulting a prison officer. But the judge who approved the plea deal failed to say that the terms were consecutive, so a court clerk recorded that they were to be served concurrently, or at the same time, officials said.

That was the information that went to the state prisons, officials said, so Ebel was freed in January without serving the addi-tional four years.

Luxury home project beginsThe Highlands at Parker will have 221 housesBy Chris [email protected]

Preparations are underway for a new housing community at one of the highest elevations in Parker.

Stunning views of the Front Range are a top selling point for the luxury homes going in near the Idyllwilde subdivision. Utility work has already begun on The Highlands at Parker and the first model home is ex-pected to be built by the end of the year.

Toll Brothers, an award-winning builder that developed the Pine Bluffs neighbor-hood northeast of South Parker Road and Hess Road, is behind the 221-home proj-ect. Presales began May 18 and it generally takes 14 months from the time the contract is signed until homeowners can move in.

Mary Jane Anderson, sales manager for The Highlands at Parker, says the square footage on the homes will range from 3,600 to more than 4,100 square feet and prices begin in the low $500,000s.

Toll Brothers has owned the land just blocks from Cimarron Middle School for six years. Many builders steered away from larger homes during the economic down-turn because of the lack of demand, Ander-son said, leaving a “hole in the market” for the estate-sized homes. Toll Brothers was busy wrapping up other projects and is now focused on The Highlands at Parker, which has attracted tremendous interest in recent weeks.

“With the uptick in the market and the

current indications, I think this is the right time to move into (the upscale home mar-ket),” Anderson said.

Much of the interest thus far has come from those already living in Parker who want to upgrade.

Walkout basements will be a common feature on many of the five home models. Lots range in size from 7,000 square feet to 22,000 square feet, with the average being around 10,000 square feet.

The homes will be a short distance from walking trails, parks, open space and wild-life habitats, as well as a community center with a pool. The Highlands at Parker will be in the feeder area for Frontier Valley El-ementary School, Cimarron Middle School and Legend High School.

Asphalt work is tentatively scheduled for later this summer. Anderson said she ex-pects the neighborhood to be fully built-out within four years.

This fall, Toll Brothers is also planning to start work on The Hills at Parker, a 120-home subdivision that will be built just down the street.

The living room of the Valmont model in The Highlands at Parker features vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. Courtesy photo by William Taylor

directions to the sales officeTo visit the sales office for The Highlands at Parker,

head south on South Parker Road to Hess Road. Turn east on Hess Road and travel 1.5 miles to Canterberry Parkway. Turn left onto Canterberry Parkway and go .4 miles to Idyllwilde Drive. Turn left onto Idyllwilde Drive and travel .2 miles to Stroll Avenue. Turn left onto Stroll Avenue and the sales center will be immediately on the right at 11984 Ramble Lane.

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Governor names new prison director

tions and his diverse background.“He has a great understanding of crime

and the criminal mind from his work as a sheriff and prosecutor. He also understands that most people who are incarcerated will return to our communities and need job skills and treatment. Rick is committed to implementing the strategic plan that Tom Clements established for the Department of Corrections, and we are pleased he is coming to Colorado,” Hickenlooper said in a statement.

Raemisch agreed that prisoners can be rehabilitated.

“I consider myself a strong law-and-or-der individual, but I also believe that people can change,” Raemisch said. “More than 90 percent of all inmates return to where they came from. They will go back in one of two ways: They will either go back angry and, likely, re-offend; or they will go back pre-pared to re-enter the community and be law-abiding citizens.”

Last week, state officials said Colorado judges have corrected the sentences of 124 inmates or parolees after Ebel was inadver-tently released early.

Hickenlooper ordered the audit of the files of all inmates whose sentencing re-cords might contain errors similar to the one in Ebel’s case. The Department of Cor-rections said that it had identified 1,211 with possibly confusing or erroneous sen-tencing orders.

Ebel was supposed to serve eight- and four-year sentences consecutively after ac-cepting a plea deal for assaulting a prison officer. But the judge who approved the plea deal failed to say that the terms were consecutive, so a court clerk recorded that they were to be served concurrently, or at the same time, officials said.

That was the information that went to the state prisons, officials said, so Ebel was freed in January without serving the addi-tional four years.

Luxury home project begins

current indications, I think this is the right time to move into (the upscale home mar-ket),” Anderson said.

Much of the interest thus far has come from those already living in Parker who want to upgrade.

Walkout basements will be a common feature on many of the five home models. Lots range in size from 7,000 square feet to 22,000 square feet, with the average being around 10,000 square feet.

The homes will be a short distance from walking trails, parks, open space and wild-life habitats, as well as a community center with a pool. The Highlands at Parker will be in the feeder area for Frontier Valley El-ementary School, Cimarron Middle School and Legend High School.

Asphalt work is tentatively scheduled for later this summer. Anderson said she ex-pects the neighborhood to be fully built-out within four years.

This fall, Toll Brothers is also planning to start work on The Hills at Parker, a 120-home subdivision that will be built just down the street.

The living room of the Valmont model in The Highlands at Parker features vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. Courtesy photo by William Taylor

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Dancers bring ‘Sacred Spaces II’ to PACEProgram samples ancient cultures around worldBy Sonya [email protected]

Zikr Dance Ensemble’s performances range “from Ancient Ritual to Contempo-rary Ballet,” according to the ensemble’s website.

“The ensemble offers a spectrum of works that are based on transcendent dance rituals from many different ancient world cultures throughout history along with original and contemporary dance/theater realizations,” said Artistic Director David Taylor.

He has had a strong interest in sacred dances from around the world for many years. Spiritual tolerance and multi-cultur-al understanding are hoped-for outcomes.

Zikr Dance Ensemble, which participat-ed in the opening of Parker’s PACE Center in 2012, will bring “Sacred Spaces II” to the stage in Parker on June 28 and 29.

Taylor fears there is some misunder-standing due to the similarity to last year’s title — “Sacred Spaces.” This is a new show, he said, and includes a world premiere of “Field of Fire,” which he choreographed. Also new will be two Gurdjieff sacred move-ments, which will be staged by nationally acclaimed Gurdjieff movement teacher Deborah Longo, who flew here to set the pieces on the Zikr dancers. They are “Shout-ing Dervish” and “Dance of the Brother-

hood of Olbogmek.”Gurdjieff traveled through central Asia

and in Africa, learning about sacred dances, and then returned to teach the moves to his students, who carry on the tradition today.

Also on the program: David Taylor’s ballets “In Your Eyes,” “Time’s Up” and “Guides,” and a new duet and solo entitled “Psalms.”

Among the professional dancers who will appear are five from the Colorado Bal-let. Projections and lighting will weave magic on the back and floor of the stage, while music plays and dancers perform an-cient and modern works in a multi-media production.

Taylor, in addition to directing the Zikr Ensemble, is school director and on the faculty of Denver Ballet School and on the faculty of Colorado State University’s dance department.

He was founder of the David Taylor Dance Theatre.

If you go“Sacred Spaces II” will be at the PACE Center in Parker

at 7:30 p.m. June 28 and 29. The center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in downtown Parker. Tickets: $13.50 to $27.50, 303-805-6800, parkeronline.org.

Racers definitely on a roll

PhotoS by DEborAh grIgSby

Clare Mahoney tucks her head as low as she can in order to reduce drag as she makes her way down the track at the Seventh Annual Sertoma Mile High Soap Box Derby. Racers compete for the opportunity to advance toward the national finals in Akron, Ohio.

Sara Stander, foreground, and A.J. Sippers are neck-and-neck as they race toward the finish line at the Seventh Annual Sertoma Mile High Soap Box Derby June 9 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds.

With the wind pushing and gravity pulling, local youths put their racing skills to the test at the 2013 Sertoma Mile High Soap Box Derby, held June 7-9 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. The derby is a youth rac-ing program for boys and girls ages 8 to 17, challenging them to build their own gravity-powered car, suitable to compete in four different divisions. This is the first year the derby has been held at the fairgrounds, and many who attended, as well as raced, welcomed the wide-open space and less traffic.

Fall under sway of island music

The Tropical Coyotes band, which includes keyboard whiz Donna Debre-ceni among its members, will play music ranging from calypso to Jimmy Buffett to other Latin rhythms on the terrace at Lone Tree Arts Center at 8 p.m. June 29. Tickets: $20 (chair), $15 (lawn). 720-509-1000. Lo-netreeartscenter.org.

Elitch Gardens Theatre history“Denver’s Historic Elitch Gardens The-

atre” will be Tom Borrillo’s subject when he speaks at 2 p.m. June 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The oldest summer stock theater in America, it hosted Colorado’s first motion picture screening in 1905. Many famous actors performed on its stage before it closed in 1987. Restoration efforts are underway again after a lull. For more information, phone 303-795-3961.

ThunderRidge Thespians in NebraskaThespians from ThunderRidge High

School have won a place on the stage at the 2013 International Thespian Convention on June 25 in Lincoln, Neb., where they are invited to present their award-winning pro-duction of “Lend Me a Tenor” by Ken Lud-wig. The actors will present a performance at 7 p.m. June 21 in the school theater, 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Donations will be accepted at the door.

‘Architecture: The First Art’Curtis Arts and Humanities Center,

2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, opened a show, “Architecture: the First Art” on June 15, running to July 12.

• In conjunction, a panel will discuss ar-chitecture as art, facilitated by Hugh Brown of Davis Partnership at 6:30 p.m. July 10.

• From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 27, a pro-gram for kids: “The Great City: Aerial View of Greenwood Village” will be facilitated by Sarah Yoon.

• Rocky Mountain Brassworks will play a free concert from 6 to 8 p.m. June 22 at Curtis Park, adjoining the center. For more information, phone 303-797-1779.

Boulder Ballet in Highlands RanchBoulder Ballet brings a family summer

program to Civic Green Amphitheater in Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. June 21. Stay after the show to meet the dancers and let the kids dance on the stage. Free.

‘No Plateaus’The “No Plateaus Art Show” presents

work by students from Shirley Lamb’s week-ly art classes at the Rocky Mountain Stroke Center. The show is at Bemis Library, lower level, 6014 S. Datura St, Littleton. Each clus-ter of paintings includes a photo and short bio of the artist, and the colors are bright and upbeat. The show runs through June during library hours. For more information, phone 303-795-3961.

Celebrate Denver’s arts communityThe Denver Artists Ball invites artists

from across the metro area to celebrate the Arts from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver. Visitors will make artist trading cards, and Andy Rising, of Centennial, will project electroni-cally generated visual imagery through the night. Bands and spoken word performanc-es are planned and food and drink will be available. Organizers are Madeleine Dodge, Evan Siegel and Andy Rising of Spark Gal-lery (Santa Fe Arts District) and musician Reed Weimar and Mercury Café owner Marylin Megenity. Tickets cost $10. Con-tact: [email protected], or for more information, phone 303-506-6926.

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Krieger Family DentistryLet Us Put a Smile on Your Face!

303-646-4678www.kriegerdentistry.com

187 East Kiowa Avenue · Elizabeth

George W. Krieger, DDS

We wish to extend a warm welcome to our old friends and current

patients!

We are located in a 1920s house next to State Farm Insurance

Serving Elbert County’s General Dental Needs(Including Cosmetic)

for 30 years - and counting ...

Elizabeth Tree Board 2010

Prestigious Tree Award Winner

Summertimegives us a reason to

smile!

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events and for more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Thursday, June 20thBuilding Momentum: 18th Annual EDG Real Estate Breakfast Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree

Southwest Metro Business Alliance Board of Advisors – Location TBD

Friday, June 21stSocial Marketing for Business: Using Video in Social Media Marketing The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Council: Houston Trade Mission, CleanTech Open, Denver Water The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Monday, June 24thChamber Connectors MeetingThe Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Tuesday, June 25thBusiness Bible StudyThe Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Centennial Business Coalition: Lunch with Mayor Kathy NoonThe Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Speed Raceway is Back! Come eat, drink and be speedy! – 8532 Concord Center Drive, Englewood

Wednesday, June 26thYou Need to Let an Employee Go... Now What? The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Thursday, June 27thSouth Suburban Parks Foundation presents Bike to Work Day The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Littleton Business Coalition: Jerry Healey of Colorado Community MediaArapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital-Littleton Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting1001 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton

Friday, June 28thPresident’s Leadership ForumThe Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Chamber Unplugged hosted by Spa4ThePinkThe Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Business After Hours at the Marriott beats the heatDespite the early summer heat, or perhaps because of it, the Chamber’s June Business After Hours was enjoyed by 140

Chamber Investors and guests at the newly renovated Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. The hotel completed a $3.8 Million renovation last October and is continuing to showcase the new look including the update to its in-house restaurant, Sonoma’z Wine Bar & Grill.

The hotel’s well-known hospitality was enjoyed by all (especially the air conditioning) in their Park Ridge Ballroom. The Marriott’s culinary staff demonstrated their skills as beautifully set appetizers and desserts were continually replen-ished along with the ice cold beverages.

Conversations and laughter among the crowd filled the room with a congenial atmosphere as old friends connected and new friendships were created. Alex Benko of Trout Mobile was one such guest: “The great group of SMDC investors and guests always makes these events a success. Denver Marriott South - Park Meadows was an exceptional venue for tonight’s event.”

Chamber board member and this year’s Community Leader of the Year Jeff Wasden of PROformance Apparel quieted the group long enough to introduce the hotel’s Director of Operations, David DiFalco.

“Thank you all for coming to help us spread the word about our beautiful new hotel. We are eager to invite your fam-ily, friends and business associates to enjoy what we have to offer here at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. The renovation has brought new life and color to every one of the 279 guest rooms, our restaurant - Sonoma’z with its three private dining rooms, our outdoor patios, and our lobby and we look forward to sharing it with Denver,” said DiFalco.

A business card drawing was held with Amanda Doubet of the American Cancer Society winning a $100 gift certificate to Sonoma’z and Karen Doebe-lin of Pots Tea winning an overnight stay at the hotel. The event was a great way to celebrate a long-time Chamber Investor as well as continue to build Remarkable Relationships.

Director of Operations Dave DiFalco welcomes Chamber guests as Chamber Board member Jeff Wasden looks on.

The room was filled with connecting and camaraderie as Chamber Investors and guests mingled during the Business After Hours.

The rule “Presentation is everything” was obvious by the staff’s attention to detail at the appetizer table.

Randle P. McMurphy takes over at The Edge ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ shows struggle over control By Sonya Ellingboe [email protected]

“Wire, briar, limber, lock“Three geese in a fl ock“One fl ew east“One fl ew west“And one fl ew over the cuckoo’s

nest.”At some point mid-play, Chief

Bromden (Sam Gilstrap) and Randle P. McMurphy (Scott Bellot) lock pin-kies and repeat this nonsense rhyme that gives the play its name. Based on a novel by Ken Kesey, adapted for the stage by Dale Wasserman, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” premiered on Broadway in 1964. It has had two re-vivals and a fi lm version based on the novel.

The Edge Theatre Company stages a well-thought-out revival of this en-during play through June 30, with a

starring turn by Scott Bellot as the high-strung Randle P. McMurphy, who thought commitment as a psychopath might be easier to tolerate than the prison farm — so he convinced the powers that be that he was insane.

“Which of you is the Bull Goose Looney?” he demands. “I’m next in line for the job. Take me to your lead-er,” he tells an astonished, stuttering Billy Bibbit (Joe Von Bokern). That would be the scholarly Harding (Ken Street), who heads the patient council and explains that “we are the curables. Over there are the chronics.”

McMurphy proceeds to organize card games, basketball, TV watching and more, and becomes especially

close with the Chief, who has been pretending to be deaf and dumb.

Director Rick Yaconis has worked well with a fairly large cast for the space available, although some of the guys on the ward overact a bit. Each is an individual with a distinct ailment.

And then, there is the evil Nurse Ratched, played chillingly by Jada Roberts. A clash is inevitable. Her eyes glitter.

“For me, it is a timeless story about a struggle for power and control that rings true in any year,” Yaconis writes. “It’s also a deeply moving and hilari-ous play with a sensitive core topic of mental disorders and inadequacies that the people who suffer from them feel.”

This is an appropriate choice in a time of increased public conversation about treatment of mental illnesses — and the lack thereof.

McMurphy gives new life to the pa-tients who are living in fear of the con-trolling nurse. Bellot’s performance alone is well worth the ticket price.

IF YOU GO“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” plays through

June 30 at the Edge Theatre, in its new home at 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22/$18, 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com.

WHAT'S HAPPENING NEAR YOU? Want to know what news is happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit our website at www.ourcoloradone-

ws.com.

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CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVINGAffiliated with United Church of Religious Science

Sunday Services 10 a.m.Castle Rock Recreation Center

2301 Woodlands Blvd, Castle Rockwww.OurCenterforSpiritualLiving.org 720-851-0265

Sunday Worship8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran School & ELC(Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

303-841-4660www.tlcas.org

Trinity Lutheran Church

& School

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

Worship ServicesSundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315 [email protected]

www.awlc.org

Sunday Worship8:00 am Chapel Service

9:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

www.st-andrew-umc.com303-794-2683

Preschool: 303-794-05109203 S. University Blvd.

Highlands Ranch, 80126

Open and Welcoming

Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Littleton

1609 W. Littleton Blvd.(303) 798-1389 • www.fpcl.org

P.O. Box 2945—Parker CO 80134-2945www.ParkerCCRS.org

303.805.9890

ParkerCommunity Churchof Religious Science

Sunday services held in thehistoric Ruth Memorial Chapel

at the Parker Mainstreet Center...19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker 80138

New Thought...Ancient Wisdom

Visit our website fordetails of classes &

upcoming events.Sunday Service& Children’s Church10:00 a.m.

www.SpiritofHopeLCMC.org

5755 Valley Hi DriveParker, CO303-941-0668

Pastor David FisherFellowship & Worship: 9:00 amSunday School: 10:45 am

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PMBible Study: 9:30AM

Children, Young People & Adults

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134

Church Office – (303) 841-3836

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Castle Rock Highlands Ranch Littleton

Greewood Village

ParkerParkerParker

Franktown

Hilltop United Church Of Christ

10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO

10am Worship Service www.hilltopucc.org

303-841-2808

Little Blessings Day Carewww.littleblessingspdo.com

First UnitedMethodist Church

1200 South StreetCastle Rock, CO 80104

303.688.3047www.fumccr.org

Services:Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 8am, 9:15am, 10:30amSunday School 9:15am

Sunday Worship 10:304825 North Crowfoot Valley Rd.Castle Rock • canyonscc.org

303-663-5751

An EvangelicalPresbyterian Church

“Loving God - Making A Difference”A place for you

worship Time

Welcome Home!Weaving Truth

and Relevance into Relationships and Life

9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages

90 east orchard roadlittleton, co

303 798 6387www.gracepointcc.us

10:30AM sundays

To advertise your place of worship in this section,

call 303-566-4091 or email [email protected].

GR AC E PR E S B Y T E R IA N

303-798-8485

www.gracecolorado.comAlongside One Another On Life’s Journey

Sundays at10:00 am

Grace is on the NE Corner of SantaFe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy.

(Across from Murdochs)

You are invitedto worship with us:

Saturday 5:30pm

Sunday 9:30am

Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-37707051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO

303-841-3739www.joylutheran-parker.org

JoyLUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

S E r v i C E S :Parker evangelical

Presbyterian churchConnect – Grow – Serve – Love

Sunday Worship8:45 am & 10:30 am

9030 Miller roadParker, Co 80138

303-841-2125www.pepc.org

9300 E. Belleview Ave.Greenwood Village

Colorado 80111303-770-9301 orwww.stplc.org

*ages 3 yrs to those entering 6th grade

Saint Peter Lutheran Church and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp

Day Camp 2013August 5 – 8

Randle P. McMurphy takes over at The Edge close with the Chief, who has been pretending to be deaf and dumb.

Director Rick Yaconis has worked well with a fairly large cast for the space available, although some of the guys on the ward overact a bit. Each is an individual with a distinct ailment.

And then, there is the evil Nurse Ratched, played chillingly by Jada Roberts. A clash is inevitable. Her eyes glitter.

“For me, it is a timeless story about a struggle for power and control that rings true in any year,” Yaconis writes. “It’s also a deeply moving and hilari-ous play with a sensitive core topic of mental disorders and inadequacies that the people who suffer from them feel.”

This is an appropriate choice in a time of increased public conversation about treatment of mental illnesses — and the lack thereof.

McMurphy gives new life to the pa-tients who are living in fear of the con-trolling nurse. Bellot’s performance alone is well worth the ticket price.

JUNE 20

CHAMBER LUNCHEON. Elizabeth Area Chamber of Com-merce presents the chamber luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 at the Western Trails Steakhouse on Colorado 86 between Elizabeth and Kiowa. The public is welcome. Learn all about identity theft from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Enjoy meeting other area business people and networking. RSVP to Beverly at 303-646-4287 or [email protected].

JUNE 21, JULY 19

LEGAL CLINIC. A free clinic for parties who have no attorney and who are going through divorce, legal separation, custody, post-decree cases or protection order cases is o� ered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. All walk-ins are welcome, and everyone will be assisted on a � rst-come, � rst-served basis. Upcoming dates are March 15; April 19; May 17; June 21; July 19; Aug. 16; Sept. 20; Oct. 18; Nov. 15; Dec. 20.

THROUGH JUNE 21; JULY 19-20

QUILT ENTRIES. Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of help-ing children in crisis in Colorado. Early bird entries submitted by May 17 are taken at a discounted entry fee ($15). Otherwise, the fee is $18 per item, and the � nal deadline is June 21. This year’s show has a special theme, Patriotic, along with 13 other categories. The show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19-20 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. All forms and instructions are available at www.� rehousequilts.org; click on the Quilt Show link at the top.

JUNE 22

SAFETY FAIR. Join the Elbert County Sheri� ’s O� ce and many of the wonderful response agencies in the community for their annual safety fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 in the Walmart parking lot in Elizabeth. The whole family can gain valuable knowledge on everything from bike safety, cyber safety, to les-

sons on the consequence of drinking and driving. Check http://www.elbertcountysheri� .com/ for details and information.

JUNE 29

KIOWA STREET Fair. Come see the treasures within Elbert County and enjoy a family fun � lled day at the Kiowa Street Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29 at AF Nordman Park. Food, live music, vendors, activities and more. Visit www.townofkiowa.com. Then head on over to the Elbert County Fairgrounds for the Cowboy Up Rodeo in Kiowa. Starts at 6 p.m. and will give you an evening of excitement and rodeo adventure. www.cow-boyupinkiowa.org. The evening ends with Fireworks, weather permitting, provided by the Kiowa Fire Protection District.

JULY 4

PIONEER FOURTH celebration is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 at the Elbert County Museum in Kiowa. Good old-fashioned fun with free tours of the Elbert County Museum, pie eating contest, silent auction, music, food and more. Go to www.elbertcountymuseum.org for all the details.

JULY 20-21

CELTIC FESTIVAL. The Elizabeth Celtic Festival is July 20-21 at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth. Take yourself back in time and enjoy traditional Scottish Highland Games with a Medieval and Renaissance Fest, a British Dog Show, and a community fairto create a great weekend of fun for the entire family. www.elizabethcelticfestival.com.

AUG. 17

MUSIC FESTIVAL. The Elizabeth Music & Arts Festival is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 17 at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth. En-joy a day of live music, arts and crafts vendors, food and more. Activities all day long. Visit www.elizabethfestival.com

AUG. 23-25

CAMPDRAFT EVENT. A campdrafting clinic and competition is Aug. 23-25 at Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa. Be sure to be in Elbert County for the � rst ever in the United States

Campdrafting event. Learn how to do this Australian sport at the clinic (champions coming from Australia to show you how it is done) and then test your skills at the � rst competition in the US. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Contact Mary Harris at [email protected] or 303-621-5836. Visit http://campdraft.us.

SEPT. 13

GOLF TOURNAMENT. The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce presents the chamber golf tournament on Sept. 13 at Spring Valley Golf Club. Enjoy a morning of golf, fun, and meeting other business people. Shotgun starts at 8 a.m. with lunch and awards following all the fun. Visit www.elizabeth-chamber.org.

OCT. 26

HARVEST FESTIVAL. The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Com-merce presents the Harvest Festival from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 on Main Street in Elizabeth. Food, music, games and more. Spend an afternoon in Elizabeth for a safe Halloween by coming for trick-or-treat street throughout the town and enjoying games, vendors, food, and more on Main Street. Visit www.elizabethchamber.org.

THE OUTBACK Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and e� cient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG o� ce at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com.

DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is o� ered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email [email protected]. The clinic is free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, le-gal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome,

and will be assisted on a � rst-come, � rst-served basis.

THE ELBERT County Sheri� s Posse is a nonpro� t volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheri� s O� ce. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheri� s O� ce, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. Membership is open to anyone without a criminal record. It meets the last Monday of the month at the Elbert County Sheri� s O� ce at 7 p.m. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheri� .com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

THE ELIZABETH Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.

ELIZABETH GUITAR Group. Elizabeth guitar circle will meet on the � rst and second Wednesday of each month at the Elizabeth Library. Traditional protocol/courtesy. Country, pop, bluegrass, cowboy, Beatles, 50s, 60s, 70s, blues, jazz and more. We who play for pleasure would love to meet more of same. Acoustic or power down. Come prepared to share a few songs, perform, play along, sing along with others. Enjoy new guitar friends to jam with. Gerry Vinson hosts on the � rst Wednes-day from 6:30-9 p.m., and Laurie Smith hosts on the second Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Uncertain? Drop by and observe. Banjo, ukelele, mandolin welcome. Call Laurie at 720-363-3531.

LAWYERS AT the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be o� ered 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 � ll 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 � rst-come, � rst-served basis.

THINGS TO DO IN YOUR AREA

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Stampede notches another successful yearElizabeth event racks up decades of traditionBy Chris [email protected]

The sounds of excited whoops from the crowd, the sight a 5-year-old clinging for dear life to a sheep, and the presence of myriad livestock can only mean one thing: The Eliza-beth Stampede is in town.

If the record crowds, including a sell-out on the night of June 8, were any indication, the 49th annu-al Stampede June 7-9 was a rousing success.

For those who have at-tended, it’s little wonder that the Stampede was named “small rodeo of the year” in 2011 and 2012 by the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association.

The action at Casey Jones Park is such a draw that international travel-ers with no ties to the area visit each year to soak up a bit of the Western home-town experience. This year, spectators came from France, Germany, Eng-land, Australia and Italy, and Stampede organizers are always ready with a packet of information to guide them to restaurants and other activities, said Traci Swisher, community relations chair for the Eliz-

abeth Stampede.“It’s different than

the Greeley Stampede or Cheyenne Frontier Days,” she said, referring to the rural charm of the Eliza-beth Stampede.

The reason for all of the attention is clear: from the entertaining spectacle of mutton bustin’ and the excitement of Xtreme bull riding to the fast-paced thrill of barrel racing and beloved tradition of the Saturday-morning parade, there is plenty for the fam-ily to see and do.

The parade had 72 en-tries, including equestrian organizations, antique cars, marching bands, fire trucks, floats and mem-bers of the military.

At the rodeo, three for-mer world champions, including this year’s first-place barrel racer Brittany Pozzi, were on hand to delight the crowd, not to mention “all-around cow-boy” Jesse Jolly, who had an impressive showing in the saddle bronc riding and team roping events.

As always, some Stam-pede attendees got an in-side look with the “Behind the Chutes” tours. More than 1,000 people signed up for the guided tour this year.

“You get to see the bulls and horses and meet the cowboys,” Swisher said. “You get up close and per-sonal. Our fans, they love that.”

Named best small rodeo in the country for two consecutive years, the Elizabeth Stampede rodeo attracts some of the best talent on the circuit, including a growing number of international professionals like bull rider Rocky McDonald from Chihuahua, Mexico. Photo by Deborah Grigsby

Micky Downare, of Hartsel, Colo., competes in the June 8 bareback-riding competition at the Elizabeth Stampede. Photo by Chris Rotar

Stampede reSultS and eventSThe Elizabeth Stampede reported the following results for 2013:

Xtreme Bulls• Total number of contestants: 50• Total payout: $14,100• Injuries: One bull rider had a sepa-rated shoulder; it was put back into place and he expected to be off for a week or two.

Rodeo • (Single go-round, three perfor-mances):• Total number of contestants: 330• Total payout: $45,013• Injuries: One bareback rider injured an ankle and is expected to be out for eight weeks of recovery.

Results:• All-around cowboy: Jesse Jolly, $1,202, saddle bronc riding and team roping• Bareback riding: 1. Jessy Davis, 84 points on Burns Rodeo Co.’s Jake Spoon, $1,949; 2. (tie) Casey Colletti and Brian Bain, 81, $1,300 each• Steer wrestling: 1. Beau Clark, 4.7 seconds, $1,543; 2. Wyatt Johnson, 4.8, $1,277; 3. Seth Brockman, 4.9, $1,011• Team roping: 1. Tyson Holden/Ryan Zurcher, 5.2 seconds, $1,736 each; 2. Ty Blasingame/Lance Allen, 5.3, $1,436; 3. Brian Dunning/Jesse Jolly, 5.5, $1,137• Saddle bronc riding: 1. Morgan Forbes, 80 points on Burns Rodeo Co.’s Bullfrog, $1,285; 2. Zachariah Phillips, 79, $974; 3. Steven Dent, 78, $701• Tie-down roping: 1. Josh Peek, 8.5 seconds, $1,233; 2. Jeremiah Peek, 9.5, $1,020; 3. Trevor Thiel, 9.6, $808• Barrel racing: 1. Brittany Pozzi, 16.21 seconds, $1,639; 2. Shada Bra-zile, 16.32, $1,405; 3. C.J. Vondette, 16.33, $1,171• Bull riding: 1. Patrick Geipel, 85 points on Burns Rodeo Co.’s Smoke

Signal, $1,384

Notable Items:• Kody Lostroh won Xtreme Bulls with a 90-point ride on Ty Rinaldo’s Slim Chickens, paid $4,230 to win.• Three events were won by NFR Champions Jessy Davis in bareback riding, Josh Peek in tie-down roping and Britney Pozzi in barrel racing.• Jessy Davis won the bareback riding for the second time in three years.• There were record barrel racing en-tries at 91.

Local success:• Randi Timmons, of Elizabeth, placed ninth in barrel racing.• Patrick Geipel, from Elbert, won the bull riding.• Jesse Jolly, of Agate, won the All Around title with a sixth in saddle broncs and third place in team rop-ing.• Brothers Josh and Jeremiah Peek came in first and second in tie-down roping riding Jeremiah’s new horse. It was the first time Josh ever com-peted on the horse and he won tie-down roping by a full second.

Special presentations: Elizabeth Stampede Pioneers: Tom

and Kathy Knowles; Royalty Corona-tion: Outgoing 2013 Queen Caroline Ginn and Attendant Kayla Schwartz. Incoming 2014 Queen Bailey Volock and Attendant Maddie Russell; veter-ans honored: Dan Johnson, Jack Ply-lar and Gerry Graham; empty saddle: Lee Ann Morgan, Seth Stoeber

Parade:The 72 entries included VFW,

American Legion, Young Marines, local businesses, horses, miniature horses, fire trucks and Stampede to Read floats

Volunteers: The total number of volunteers was about 225 active.

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice

NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTORS - FCIConstructors is now accepting BIDS forBid Package C for the NEW ELBERTSCHOOL. This bid package includesthe following trades: Asphalt Paving, Con-crete Paving, Sidewalks, Curb & Gutter,Chain Link Fence, Site Furnishings, Land-scape & Irrigation, Playground Equipment,Building Slabs, Manufactured Stone Ven-eer, Metal Fabrications, Glue LaminatedFraming, Casework, Cabinets & Counter-tops, Cement Board Siding, Roofing,Sheet Metal, Building Insulation, JointSealant, Doors & Windows, Skylights,Drywall & Metal Framing, Flooring, Acous-tical Ceilings & Wall Treatments, Painting,Specialties, Residential Appliances, FoodService Equipment, Window Treatments,Bleachers, and Elevator. Bids will be re-ceived from pre-qualified firms only forFire Suppression, Mechanical and Elec-trical trades.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will beheld Tuesday, June 18th at 10:00am.

The address of the School is 24489 MainStreet Elbert CO. 80106. We will meet onsite at the FCI jobsite trailer. Bids are dueJune 25th before 3 PM to FCI Construct-ors, 4001 N Valley Dr., Longmont, CO80504. Attention: Terry Hutton, by email:[email protected], or by fax: 970-535-4867. Please email Terry with any ques-tions. Bid documents will be availableJune 11th online: www.fciol.com, in theUpcoming Bids section.

Legal Notice No.: 927670First Publication: June 13, 2013Last Publication: June 20, 2013Publisher: The Elbert County News

Government Legals Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Elbert County Public Works Department,State of Colorado, is hereby acceptingsealed bids for the purchase and in-stallation of approximately 680’ of 6’chain link fence to be installed at theElbert County Fairgrounds. Projectmust be completed no later than July 24,2013.

Bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m.,Thursday, June 27, 2013. Three (3) cop-ies of said bid shall be submitted. Bidswill not be considered which are receivedafter the time stated and any bids re-ceived will be returned unopened. Faxedbids will not be accepted. Bids will beopened at 10:00 a.m., or as soon as pos-sible thereafter, Thursday, June 27, 2013,in the Commissioner Meeting Room, El-bert County Courthouse, 215 ComancheStreet, Kiowa, Colorado 80117. The bidopening is open to the public. Please mailbids to: Elbert County Public Works De-partment, Attn: Lynne Eschbach, P.O. Box116, Kiowa, Co 80117 or deliver to: ElbertCounty Public Works Department, 218Cheyenne Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117.Please mark outside of envelope “FAIR-GROUNDS FENCING”.

Elbert County Government reserves theright, as its interest may require, to rejectany and all bids, to waive formalities andinformalities contained in-said bid and fur-thermore to award a contract for itemsherein, either in whole or in part, if it isdeemed to be in the best interest of ElbertCounty to do so. Additionally, ElbertCounty reserves the right to negotiate op-tional items and or services with the suc-cessful bidder.

Please contact Lynne Eschbach for acomplete set of specifications or anyquestions regarding this bid at 303-621-3157, Elbert County Public Works Depart-ment, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday, excluding holidays.

ELBERT COUNTY PUBLICWORKS DEPARTMENTEd Ehmann, Director

Legal Notice No.: 927673First Publication: June 20, 2013Last Publication: June 20, 2013Publisher: The Elbert County News

Government Legals

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

Elbert County Public Works Department,State of Colorado, is hereby acceptingsealed bids for the purchase and in-stallation of approximately 680’ of 6’chain link fence to be installed at theElbert County Fairgrounds. Projectmust be completed no later than July 24,2013.

Bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m.,Thursday, June 27, 2013. Three (3) cop-ies of said bid shall be submitted. Bidswill not be considered which are receivedafter the time stated and any bids re-ceived will be returned unopened. Faxedbids will not be accepted. Bids will beopened at 10:00 a.m., or as soon as pos-sible thereafter, Thursday, June 27, 2013,in the Commissioner Meeting Room, El-bert County Courthouse, 215 ComancheStreet, Kiowa, Colorado 80117. The bidopening is open to the public. Please mailbids to: Elbert County Public Works De-partment, Attn: Lynne Eschbach, P.O. Box116, Kiowa, Co 80117 or deliver to: ElbertCounty Public Works Department, 218Cheyenne Street, Kiowa, Colorado 80117.Please mark outside of envelope “FAIR-GROUNDS FENCING”.

Elbert County Government reserves theright, as its interest may require, to rejectany and all bids, to waive formalities andinformalities contained in-said bid and fur-thermore to award a contract for itemsherein, either in whole or in part, if it isdeemed to be in the best interest of ElbertCounty to do so. Additionally, ElbertCounty reserves the right to negotiate op-tional items and or services with the suc-cessful bidder.

Please contact Lynne Eschbach for acomplete set of specifications or anyquestions regarding this bid at 303-621-3157, Elbert County Public Works Depart-ment, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday, excluding holidays.

ELBERT COUNTY PUBLICWORKS DEPARTMENTEd Ehmann, Director

Legal Notice No.: 927673First Publication: June 20, 2013Last Publication: June 20, 2013Publisher: The Elbert County News

Public Notice

Request for Proposal

Elbert County Government, State of Color-ado, issues this Request for Proposal forthe purpose of restructuring theCounty’s benefit services and plansoffered to County Employees. All itemslisted on the proposal specification sheetmust be included in the proposal. Failureof the Offeror to provide any informationrequested in the proposal specificationsheet may result in disqualification of theproposal. Elbert County Government is re-questing proposals on Services and Re-sources, with no authorization to quoteoffered.

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m.MST, Thursday the 18th of July, 2013.Late proposals and proposals received bytelephone, fax, or electronic means willnot be accepted or considered for award.Proposals will be opened at 2:00 p.m., oras soon as possible thereafter, Mondaythe 22nd of July, 2013, in the BOCC Meet-ing Room, Elbert County Courthouse, 215Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado80117. Offerors may, but need not, bepresent at the proposal opening. Offerornames and the number of responders willbe the only information announced at theproposal opening. The proposal openingis open to the public.

Please mail proposals to:Elbert County Government,HR DepartmentATTN: Candace MeeceP.O. Box 7, Kiowa Colorado 80117or deliver to:Elbert County Government,HR Department215 Comanche St., (2nd Floor),Kiowa, Colorado 80117.

Please mark outside of envelope:Benefits Proposal

Elbert County Government reserves theright, as its interest may require, to rejectany and all proposals, to waive formalitiesand informalities contained in-said propos-al and furthermore to award a contract foritems herein, either in whole or in part, if itis deemed to be in the best interest of El-bert County to do so. Additionally, ElbertCounty reserves the right to negotiate op-tional items and or services with the suc-cessful Offeror.

Proposal SpecificationsGeneral Information1. Provide a description of your firm in-cluding state(s) of licensure; size, finan-cials, and a brief history.2. How many employees are there in yourcompany? What National, State, and Loc-al resources and support are available?3. Who would be working directly with ouradministrative issues, questions or prob-lem solving? Please provide the roles andqualifications of each person. Also, in-clude the number of clients each person isexpected to handle.4. Describe the form of professional liabil-ity or errors and omissions insurance car-ried by your company and the amount ofcoverage.

Account Services1. Describe your account services depart-ment and customer service philosophy.2. What is your process for ensuring cus-tomer satisfaction?3. What kind of training (industry, internal,computer, other) does your staff receive?4. Do you provide employee communica-tion services for your clients’ employees?If so, please provide a general descriptionof your capabilities. Please provide asample of employee communication ma-terials that you have distributed to otherclients.5. How can you assist in facilitating em-ployee meetings?6. Do you help facilitate annual open en-rollments?

Strategic Planning/Vendor Selection1. What resources do you have availableto help us manage our benefits and out-line a benefits strategy consistent with cur-rent and future business plans?2. How will you help us with the competit-ive marketing and placement of our plans,including development of marketing spe-cifications, identification of market condi-tions, evaluation of proposals, negoti-ations and placement of insurance con-tracts for annual renewals?3. How will you help with the manage-ment of insurance, including: monthly (orquarterly) supervision and/or preparationof claims activity reports from carriers; ex-ecutive summary reports; underwritinganalysis for annual renewals; annual fin-ancial projections for budgeting purposes;and alternative funding analyses?4. How is the “rebidding” processhandled?5. How are plan design changes handled?6. Furnish a list of insurance companies,third party administrators, and other pro-viders for which the consultant is an au-thorized agent or broker.7. How will you work with us to ensure weare keeping costs minimized?8. How will you demonstrate the cost sav-ings?9. How do you review PPO discounts andwhat is your criteria for recommendingchanges in network affiliations?10. How would your firm help us decidewhether we should offer a cafeteria planor a modified flexible program?11. What sort of benchmarking data canyou provide?

Government Legals

Public Notice

Request for Proposal

Elbert County Government, State of Color-ado, issues this Request for Proposal forthe purpose of restructuring theCounty’s benefit services and plansoffered to County Employees. All itemslisted on the proposal specification sheetmust be included in the proposal. Failureof the Offeror to provide any informationrequested in the proposal specificationsheet may result in disqualification of theproposal. Elbert County Government is re-questing proposals on Services and Re-sources, with no authorization to quoteoffered.

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m.MST, Thursday the 18th of July, 2013.Late proposals and proposals received bytelephone, fax, or electronic means willnot be accepted or considered for award.Proposals will be opened at 2:00 p.m., oras soon as possible thereafter, Mondaythe 22nd of July, 2013, in the BOCC Meet-ing Room, Elbert County Courthouse, 215Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado80117. Offerors may, but need not, bepresent at the proposal opening. Offerornames and the number of responders willbe the only information announced at theproposal opening. The proposal openingis open to the public.

Please mail proposals to:Elbert County Government,HR DepartmentATTN: Candace MeeceP.O. Box 7, Kiowa Colorado 80117or deliver to:Elbert County Government,HR Department215 Comanche St., (2nd Floor),Kiowa, Colorado 80117.

Please mark outside of envelope:Benefits Proposal

Elbert County Government reserves theright, as its interest may require, to rejectany and all proposals, to waive formalitiesand informalities contained in-said propos-al and furthermore to award a contract foritems herein, either in whole or in part, if itis deemed to be in the best interest of El-bert County to do so. Additionally, ElbertCounty reserves the right to negotiate op-tional items and or services with the suc-cessful Offeror.

Proposal SpecificationsGeneral Information1. Provide a description of your firm in-cluding state(s) of licensure; size, finan-cials, and a brief history.2. How many employees are there in yourcompany? What National, State, and Loc-al resources and support are available?3. Who would be working directly with ouradministrative issues, questions or prob-lem solving? Please provide the roles andqualifications of each person. Also, in-clude the number of clients each person isexpected to handle.4. Describe the form of professional liabil-ity or errors and omissions insurance car-ried by your company and the amount ofcoverage.

Account Services1. Describe your account services depart-ment and customer service philosophy.2. What is your process for ensuring cus-tomer satisfaction?3. What kind of training (industry, internal,computer, other) does your staff receive?4. Do you provide employee communica-tion services for your clients’ employees?If so, please provide a general descriptionof your capabilities. Please provide asample of employee communication ma-terials that you have distributed to otherclients.5. How can you assist in facilitating em-ployee meetings?6. Do you help facilitate annual open en-rollments?

Strategic Planning/Vendor Selection1. What resources do you have availableto help us manage our benefits and out-line a benefits strategy consistent with cur-rent and future business plans?2. How will you help us with the competit-ive marketing and placement of our plans,including development of marketing spe-cifications, identification of market condi-tions, evaluation of proposals, negoti-ations and placement of insurance con-tracts for annual renewals?3. How will you help with the manage-ment of insurance, including: monthly (orquarterly) supervision and/or preparationof claims activity reports from carriers; ex-ecutive summary reports; underwritinganalysis for annual renewals; annual fin-ancial projections for budgeting purposes;and alternative funding analyses?4. How is the “rebidding” processhandled?5. How are plan design changes handled?6. Furnish a list of insurance companies,third party administrators, and other pro-viders for which the consultant is an au-thorized agent or broker.7. How will you work with us to ensure weare keeping costs minimized?8. How will you demonstrate the cost sav-ings?9. How do you review PPO discounts andwhat is your criteria for recommendingchanges in network affiliations?10. How would your firm help us decidewhether we should offer a cafeteria planor a modified flexible program?11. What sort of benchmarking data canyou provide?

Plan Administration and LegislativeCompliance1. Do you have an in-house benefits attor-ney? If yes, please provide his or her cre-dentials and the number of years he orshe has provided counsel on benefits is-sues. If no, do you use an external bene-fits attorney? Which firm do you use?2. Will your firm notify us of changes infederal and/or local laws that would affectus?3. Explain the steps you have taken to fa-cilitate compliance for your clients aroundHealthcare Reform.4. Describe your capabilities for modelingscenarios under Healthcare Reform.

Wellness Programs1. What tools can you provide us to helpimplement/continue our wellness pro-gram?2. Can you provide examples of low-costwellness tools?3. How can you help evaluate and refineour wellness program over time?4. What is your process for measuring thesuccess or failure of a wellness program?

HR Tools1. Describe how you keep your clientsabreast of employment laws in a timelymanner.2. What resources do you provide to helpremain compliant?3. What types of materials can youprovide to communicate pertinent informa-tion to employees?4. Do you have any Internet-based em-ployee communication tools?

Government Legals

All itemslisted on the proposal specification sheetmust be included in the proposal. Failureof the Offeror to provide any informationrequested in the proposal specificationsheet may result in disqualification of theproposal. Elbert County Government is re-questing proposals on Services and Re-sources, with no authorization to quoteoffered.

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m.MST, Thursday the 18th of July, 2013.Late proposals and proposals received bytelephone, fax, or electronic means willnot be accepted or considered for award.Proposals will be opened at 2:00 p.m., oras soon as possible thereafter, Mondaythe 22nd of July, 2013, in the BOCC Meet-ing Room, Elbert County Courthouse, 215Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado80117. Offerors may, but need not, bepresent at the proposal opening. Offerornames and the number of responders willbe the only information announced at theproposal opening. The proposal openingis open to the public.

Please mail proposals to:Elbert County Government,HR DepartmentATTN: Candace MeeceP.O. Box 7, Kiowa Colorado 80117or deliver to:Elbert County Government,HR Department215 Comanche St., (2nd Floor),Kiowa, Colorado 80117.

Please mark outside of envelope:Benefits Proposal

Elbert County Government reserves theright, as its interest may require, to rejectany and all proposals, to waive formalitiesand informalities contained in-said propos-al and furthermore to award a contract foritems herein, either in whole or in part, if itis deemed to be in the best interest of El-bert County to do so. Additionally, ElbertCounty reserves the right to negotiate op-tional items and or services with the suc-cessful Offeror.

Proposal SpecificationsGeneral Information1. Provide a description of your firm in-cluding state(s) of licensure; size, finan-cials, and a brief history.2. How many employees are there in yourcompany? What National, State, and Loc-al resources and support are available?3. Who would be working directly with ouradministrative issues, questions or prob-lem solving? Please provide the roles andqualifications of each person. Also, in-clude the number of clients each person isexpected to handle.4. Describe the form of professional liabil-ity or errors and omissions insurance car-ried by your company and the amount ofcoverage.

Account Services1. Describe your account services depart-ment and customer service philosophy.2. What is your process for ensuring cus-tomer satisfaction?3. What kind of training (industry, internal,computer, other) does your staff receive?4. Do you provide employee communica-tion services for your clients’ employees?If so, please provide a general descriptionof your capabilities. Please provide asample of employee communication ma-terials that you have distributed to otherclients.5. How can you assist in facilitating em-ployee meetings?6. Do you help facilitate annual open en-rollments?

Strategic Planning/Vendor Selection1. What resources do you have availableto help us manage our benefits and out-line a benefits strategy consistent with cur-rent and future business plans?2. How will you help us with the competit-ive marketing and placement of our plans,including development of marketing spe-cifications, identification of market condi-tions, evaluation of proposals, negoti-ations and placement of insurance con-tracts for annual renewals?3. How will you help with the manage-ment of insurance, including: monthly (orquarterly) supervision and/or preparationof claims activity reports from carriers; ex-ecutive summary reports; underwritinganalysis for annual renewals; annual fin-ancial projections for budgeting purposes;and alternative funding analyses?4. How is the “rebidding” processhandled?5. How are plan design changes handled?6. Furnish a list of insurance companies,third party administrators, and other pro-viders for which the consultant is an au-thorized agent or broker.7. How will you work with us to ensure weare keeping costs minimized?8. How will you demonstrate the cost sav-ings?9. How do you review PPO discounts andwhat is your criteria for recommendingchanges in network affiliations?10. How would your firm help us decidewhether we should offer a cafeteria planor a modified flexible program?11. What sort of benchmarking data canyou provide?

Plan Administration and LegislativeCompliance1. Do you have an in-house benefits attor-ney? If yes, please provide his or her cre-dentials and the number of years he orshe has provided counsel on benefits is-sues. If no, do you use an external bene-fits attorney? Which firm do you use?2. Will your firm notify us of changes infederal and/or local laws that would affectus?3. Explain the steps you have taken to fa-cilitate compliance for your clients aroundHealthcare Reform.4. Describe your capabilities for modelingscenarios under Healthcare Reform.

Wellness Programs1. What tools can you provide us to helpimplement/continue our wellness pro-gram?2. Can you provide examples of low-costwellness tools?3. How can you help evaluate and refineour wellness program over time?4. What is your process for measuring thesuccess or failure of a wellness program?

HR Tools1. Describe how you keep your clientsabreast of employment laws in a timelymanner.2. What resources do you provide to helpremain compliant?3. What types of materials can youprovide to communicate pertinent informa-tion to employees?4. Do you have any Internet-based em-ployee communication tools?

Fees1. Describe your proposed form of com-pensation (i.e., commission, annual retain-er, fee-for-service). If you are proposing af e e , p l e a s e i n c l u d e y o u r f e es c h e d u l e / h o u r l y r a t e s .2. If you charge fees for consulting andemployee communication, please indic-ate the basis of your charges (hourly, byproject, etc.) and what typical chargesmight be.3. Does your agency accept overridesand/or contingencies from carriers?

References/Other1. Please provide references that includename, address, phone number and lengthof time associated with your organization.Indicate whether your firm’s role was as abroker, consultant or both. Please providea minimum of four references, including atleast one that is a previous client.

2. Describe any other facets of your or-ganization and your firm’s experience thatare relevant to this proposal which havenot been previously described and thatyou feel warrant consideration. (e.g. localgovernment experience).

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1. What resources do you have availableto help us manage our benefits and out-line a benefits strategy consistent with cur-rent and future business plans?2. How will you help us with the competit-ive marketing and placement of our plans,including development of marketing spe-cifications, identification of market condi-tions, evaluation of proposals, negoti-ations and placement of insurance con-tracts for annual renewals?3. How will you help with the manage-ment of insurance, including: monthly (orquarterly) supervision and/or preparationof claims activity reports from carriers; ex-ecutive summary reports; underwritinganalysis for annual renewals; annual fin-ancial projections for budgeting purposes;and alternative funding analyses?4. How is the “rebidding” processhandled?5. How are plan design changes handled?6. Furnish a list of insurance companies,third party administrators, and other pro-viders for which the consultant is an au-thorized agent or broker.7. How will you work with us to ensure weare keeping costs minimized?8. How will you demonstrate the cost sav-ings?9. How do you review PPO discounts andwhat is your criteria for recommendingchanges in network affiliations?10. How would your firm help us decidewhether we should offer a cafeteria planor a modified flexible program?11. What sort of benchmarking data canyou provide?

Plan Administration and LegislativeCompliance1. Do you have an in-house benefits attor-ney? If yes, please provide his or her cre-dentials and the number of years he orshe has provided counsel on benefits is-sues. If no, do you use an external bene-fits attorney? Which firm do you use?2. Will your firm notify us of changes infederal and/or local laws that would affectus?3. Explain the steps you have taken to fa-cilitate compliance for your clients aroundHealthcare Reform.4. Describe your capabilities for modelingscenarios under Healthcare Reform.

Wellness Programs1. What tools can you provide us to helpimplement/continue our wellness pro-gram?2. Can you provide examples of low-costwellness tools?3. How can you help evaluate and refineour wellness program over time?4. What is your process for measuring thesuccess or failure of a wellness program?

HR Tools1. Describe how you keep your clientsabreast of employment laws in a timelymanner.2. What resources do you provide to helpremain compliant?3. What types of materials can youprovide to communicate pertinent informa-tion to employees?4. Do you have any Internet-based em-ployee communication tools?

Fees1. Describe your proposed form of com-pensation (i.e., commission, annual retain-er, fee-for-service). If you are proposing af e e , p l e a s e i n c l u d e y o u r f e es c h e d u l e / h o u r l y r a t e s .2. If you charge fees for consulting andemployee communication, please indic-ate the basis of your charges (hourly, byproject, etc.) and what typical chargesmight be.3. Does your agency accept overridesand/or contingencies from carriers?

References/Other1. Please provide references that includename, address, phone number and lengthof time associated with your organization.Indicate whether your firm’s role was as abroker, consultant or both. Please providea minimum of four references, including atleast one that is a previous client.

2. Describe any other facets of your or-ganization and your firm’s experience thatare relevant to this proposal which havenot been previously described and thatyou feel warrant consideration. (e.g. localgovernment experience).

Legal Notice No.: 927674First Publication: June 20, 2013Last Publication: June 27, 2013Publisher: The Elbert County News

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1. Describe how you keep your clientsabreast of employment laws in a timelymanner.2. What resources do you provide to helpremain compliant?3. What types of materials can youprovide to communicate pertinent informa-tion to employees?4. Do you have any Internet-based em-ployee communication tools?

Fees1. Describe your proposed form of com-pensation (i.e., commission, annual retain-er, fee-for-service). If you are proposing af e e , p l e a s e i n c l u d e y o u r f e es c h e d u l e / h o u r l y r a t e s .2. If you charge fees for consulting andemployee communication, please indic-ate the basis of your charges (hourly, byproject, etc.) and what typical chargesmight be.3. Does your agency accept overridesand/or contingencies from carriers?

References/Other1. Please provide references that includename, address, phone number and lengthof time associated with your organization.Indicate whether your firm’s role was as abroker, consultant or both. Please providea minimum of four references, including atleast one that is a previous client.

2. Describe any other facets of your or-ganization and your firm’s experience thatare relevant to this proposal which havenot been previously described and thatyou feel warrant consideration. (e.g. localgovernment experience).

Legal Notice No.: 927674First Publication: June 20, 2013Last Publication: June 27, 2013Publisher: The Elbert County News

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENTPROJECT #FBR 0704-227

PROJECT ID #18610

In accordance with the notice provisionscontained in 38 26 107 C.R.S. 1973 asamended, the DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION, STATE OF COLOR-ADO has established July 4, 2013 as thedate of f inal sett lement date withLawrence Construction Company forProject #FBR 0704-227, Project ID#18610, in Elbert County. Work consistsof I-70 frontage road replacement of struc-ture, guardrail, asphalt paving, embank-ment, and seeding.

Claims containing a verified statement ofthe amounts due and unpaid must be inthe form of a written affidavit and must bereceived by the CONTROLLER, Depart-ment of Transportation at 4201 E. Arkan-sas Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80222, onor before 5:00 p.m. of the final settlementdate above.

Timothy J. Harris, P.E., Chief Engineer,Department of Transportation

Effective July 1, 2013, Colorado Depart-ment of Transportation will no longer ad-vertise Notice of Final Settlements innewspapers and will only post Notice ofFinal Settlement advertisements onCDOT’s website(http://www.coloradodot.info/business).

Legal Notice No.: 927966First Publication: June 13, 2013Last Publication: June 20, 2013Publisher: The Elbert County News

Black dominates in all-state volleyball Team sweeps contest against White in championship By Scott Stocker Special to Colorado Community Media

It was a blackout when it came to the championship volleyball contest June 8 at the All-State games in Alamosa. Why?

Well, one might say the term could be brought about by the black uniforms worn by the winners. Of course, it was more than that.

But the Black team, coached by Rene Aafedt and Michelle Chacon, was able to come away with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-14) victory in the championship game with the White team, coached by Melissa Sweeney and Chris Sweeney.

Valley’s Brynn Eckhardt certainly proved to be one tough player as she accounted for 12 kills to help lead the way for the winners. Yet her Valley teammate Patty Esch, Flem-ing’s Taylor King, Liberty’s Tori Gaherty and Amy Trujillo of Hi-Plains also came through with fi ne contributions.

“All the girls on our team this week were wonderful,” said Eckhardt, who will head up to Black Hills State in the fall. “To be here is such an honor in the fi rst place. It felt good and I think we were really able to click. But everyone, even the girls on the other team, played well.”

Simla’s Jessica George, Evergreen’s Kira Nielander and Rye’s Taylor Mansfi eld, with seven kills, were among those who were able to shine for the White team.

“It certainly was fun to be out there, but it would certainly have been nice to come away with at least one game win,” said George, who is bound for Regis University in the fall.

“We played together, but that was a good team we were up against, too. I’m not going

to play at Regis, so this pretty much ends it for me.”

Nielander was certainly pleased with her selection, but she, too, wished the results could have been a bit better.

Yet she was more than pleased to be around the fi ne players on the four teams that held players from each of the state’s fi ve classifi cations.

“I was really excited to be chosen to be here,” said Nielander, who is headed south and will attend the University of Georgia. “It was great to participate at school, but I don’t think I’ll be playing at Georgia. We had 12 girls come together and that made for some great new friendships.

“There were great hits, digs and plays from all the girls,” Nielander said. “Every-one should be pleased they were able to have this kind of experience.”

The fi rst game was tied 8-8 before the Black started to pull away. An 8-2 run put the game into the hands of the winners and had the White team reeling. Eckhardt and Amy Trujillo of Hi-Plains combined for seven kills and blocks in the run to pace the winners.

However, the White team made a stron-ger run in game two, trailing 22-20 near the end.

Mansfi eld was up front in this one as she slammed down six early kills, but they wouldn’t prove to be enough. When it came to those crucial fi nal points, Eckhardt and Liberty’s Tori Gaherty were there to answer the call for the Black team.

Game three was pretty much out of hand for the White team.

They fell behind 10-2 and could never recover. On the other side of the net, Ga-herty and King were proving to be among those who were hard to handle for the White team. And they also had some fi ne net play in the middle from Sterling’s Tyler Chrisman.

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Treys drive victory at All-StatePagosa Springs player provides insurmountable margin for White teamBy Scott StockerSpecial to Colorado Community Media

Kain Lucero of Pagosa Springs certainly had his “Lucky Seven” in the June 8 Colo-rado Coaches All-State basketball game played in Alamosa.

That seven just happened to be the num-ber of three-point baskets the 5-foot-8-inch point guard was able to score as he helped lead the White team to a 97-71 victory over the Blue in the main gym at Adams State University’s Plachy Hall. He finished with

a game-high 21 points, tacking on four free throws in the process.

Three of the seven treys by Lucero were recorded in the first period, as the White team jumped out to a 27-17 lead. It proved to be a margin the Blue team would not be able to overcome. The White led 49-40 at the half and was able to stretch the margin to 71-50 after three quarters.

The third quarter proved to be the ulti-mate back-breaker for the Blue team as the White led by four of Lucero’s three-point baskets. In the meantime, the White de-fense held the Blues to just 10 third-quarter points.

Denver Christian’s Alex Terpstra, at 6-5, was a force in the middle for the White team. He was able to score 21 points and was able to hit for a trio of three-pointers.

Only two players were able to reach dou-ble figures for the Blue team, one being El-bert’s Blake Nicholas with 10. The other was Austin Johnson of Colorado Springs Chris-tian with 15.

“It was a lot of fun being out there with this caliber of players and I was certainly proud to play with them,” Nicholas said. “It was all about working hard to get here. I think I’ll be doing track at the School of Mines, but hopefully maybe get in some basketball and football.”

The White team also received a trio of 10-point games from Zachariah Griego of Pagosa Springs, Nick Hamlin of Durango and Trae Moxley of Roaring Fork.

The White was coached by Randy So-rensen of Pagosa Springs, who has been able to guide the Pirates to a 63-11 record

over the past three seasons. The Blue was coached by Limon’s Dirk Petersen and Rick Carothers of Calhan.

Mike Boss of Elizabeth and Joe Brown of Roosevelt coached the Black team in last week’s All-State Games, but their team did not make the championship game. Never-theless, it was a fine season for Boss, who was selected as the Colorado 7 League coach of the year.

“I was very excited to get a chance to coach in the games, just an honor,” Boss said.

“There are just a lot of great coaches and great kids out here and that certainly includes our Cody Steinke. It’s certainly a different coaching situation when you get so many from the various schools. They all make you feel proud.”

Elbert players differ in All-State memoriesGirls hoops contest ends with lopsided 71-34 scoreBy Scott StockerSpecial to Colorado Community Media

Elbert’s Logan Franek and Simla’s Kenzi Mitchell were somewhat split on their reactions to the June 8 Colorado High School Coaches girls All-State basketball game. Yet, both were extremely happy to be included on their respec-tive rosters.

Franek played for the Black team, which came through for a much easier than expected 71-34 victory over the White. Mitchell, in this case, played for the White.

“It was just a lot of fun and I was able to play on a great team,” said Franek, who only scored six points, but was an effective force in rebounding. “The key for me definitely was rebounding. I just wanted to get the ball and go from there. We just had a lot of talent and there certainly were a lot of girls here this week with all their variety of talents. It was just a fine week.”

The Black, coached by Frank Haist and Larry Blondin of Vanguard School in Colorado Springs, was able to establish a 15-10 first-quarter lead. Then their squad really answered the defensive bell, holding the White, coached by Denver Christian’s Beck Mudd, to a single three-point basket in the second quarter.

That particular basket, by the way, was scored by Ifti Dunne of Mesa Ridge, who would also be the only player in double figures for the White team with 10 points. It was a basket that left the White trailing 30-13 at the half.

Mitchell was the second-leading scorer for the White team with seven.

And it certainly wasn’t her night, unlike the many fine games she had this season for Simla.

“Just being able to play with all these different players was great and we had a lot of fun,” Mitchell said. “I’m just excited to be able to play sports and excited to be here. The key today, though, is that I don’t think we really had one. We just couldn’t get going when we needed to. But credit the other team. They were able to move the ball and that’s about it.”

Vanguard’s Bailey Haist was able to have a fine night, not only for herself, but for her coaches. She scored a game-high 16 points, which included a trio of three-point baskets. Sierra’s Selina Barnes contributed 15 points for the winners.

“Just a good night for all of us and nice to help coach win it, too,” Haist said.

“You can’t be sure what will happen in special games such as these, but to play well is all that any of us could ask for.”

Skyview’s Laura Malacarne was also a strong player for the White on the boards, but certainly wished she could have had more points.

“It was an exciting experience and something I will never forget, not at all,” said Malacarne, who will enroll at Otero Junior College this season. “I played the best I could and I feel that for the past four years I’ve been able to put in a strong effort. Being here says that I’ve been able to do that. They had a good shooting team and we just couldn’t overcome them.”

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