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By Ben Wiebesiek [email protected]

Don and Wendy Deimling have lived in Kiowa for 25 years, but this year was the fi rst time they brought their business, Frontier Soda, to the Elbert County Fair.

“We fi gured, being from El-bert County, this would be a good place to try it out,” Wendy said. “We actually fi x and fl ip houses, that’s our main job, but we we’re ready to try something new on the side. It’s an old-fashioned rec-ipe from the 1920s. No caffeine or any of that junk. Just sugar and fl avor — the good stuff.”

The fair wrapped up its 81st year on Aug. 2. The Deimlings

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Q&A with Elizabeth Police Chief Steve Hasler : Part 2 By Ben Wiebesiek [email protected]

In the fi rst part of our Q&A with Elizabeth Police Chief Steve Hasler last week, he discussed his policing philosophy. In the sec-ond part of the interview, Hasler talks about the events in his ca-reer that shaped his philosophy toward law enforcement. He was a bobby in England from 1977 to 1991 before coming to the United States. He was the police chief in Erie when his depart-ment cracked a large burglary case that extended to the metro area. And he was the fi rst police chief of Lone Tree, creating the department from scratch, but a clash with city administrators led to his ouster in 2012. Hasler also

describes the coming trends for Elizabeth as the growth in Doug-las County starts moving into ru-ral areas.

Why did you come to America?I was assigned as a detective

to work with the U.S. Air Force on the bases in England in my ju-

risdiction. So I spent a lot of time on the bases, and I fell in love with the American lifestyle. In the 1980s and ’90s, when you were on those bases, it was like being in America (apart from driving on the wrong side of the road). I’d work all week and they’d invite me back for a barbecue. I met my wife and when her father, an Air Force master sergeant, retired and was headed stateside, I asked myself, what do I do? I had a great career in England, but there’s this new country I love. Maybe I can make it and maybe I can’t, but I’m not going to sit in my chair at 95 wishing I had given this a try. I took the chance. I went from be-ing quite a high-ranking detective to the detention deputy handing out toothbrushes to the inmates. And in three years, I was chief of police in Erie. And that’s what I love about this country: not to toot my own horn, but if they see

Sharing lessons in law enforcement

NEWS IN A HURRY Events to help track e� ort

Two events are scheduled for Aug. 15 to raise money for the Elizabeth High School Track Initia-tive. The Cardinal Clay Challenge is an opportunity for teams or individuals to shoot clays at the Quail Run Sporting Club in Kiowa. There is a morning session and afternoon session, with lunch included for all participants. To register, go to www.elizabeth.k12.co.us/EHStrackresurfacing.aspx

Contact Clay Terry for more information at [email protected] or 303-565-0335. Volunteers are also needed for the event and those interested can visit http://vols.pt/UeEUSq

The 5K Run the Parks is the same day, at 8 a.m. at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth. To register, go to www.elizabeth5K.com

The Elizabeth High School track was put in place when the school was built in 2000. The sur-face of the track is weathered and there are numerous cracks where water is now entering and causing damage to the underlying pave-ment. As a result, the school has been forced to suspend hosting invitational track and fi eld events. For more information, go to www.elizabeth.k12.co.us/EHSTrackRe-surfacing.aspx

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Don and Wendy Deimling have lived in Kiowa for 25 years, but this year marked the � rst time they were vendors in the Elbert County Fair. Their business, Frontier Soda, features old-fashioned style beverages made from 1920s recipes. Photos by Ben Wiebesiek

Elizabeth Police Chief Steve Hasler unloads safety vests for volunteers at the Elizabeth Town Cleanup in May. Photo by Rick Gustafson

2015 Elbert County Fair Queen Kaila Denton, 15, of Elizabeth, explains the rules for a stick horse race to Addie Fritz, 5.

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Douglas County Fair continues to grow Booming attendance tied to activities, entertainment, cost By Mike DiFerdinando [email protected]

Over the past four years, more and more people have poured into the Douglas Coun-ty Fair and Rodeo — so many that it has be-come Colorado’s fastest-growing county fair, local offi cials say.

The four-day event running from Aug. 6-9 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Cas-tle Rock has seen a 54 percent increase in attendance over the past four years. More than 29,000 people came to the fair in 2014.

“The reason it’s grown is because we have a lot of new activities and e n t e r t a i n m e n t for people, and it’s an affordable event,” said Gary Debus, chairman of the marketing committee for the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.

Nearly 16,000 tickets were sold in 2014, an increase of about 3,000 from the previous year. Revenue from those sales was nearly $115,000.

Debus said one of the biggest draws has been free admission on Sundays, which is sponsored by Castle Rock Bank.

“On Sunday, it used to be that we had no one there,” Debus said. “Saturday and Sun-day are our biggest attendance days now.”

The event was recently ranked No. 3 in Colorado’s Top 10 Summer Rodeos by Real

American Cowboy magazine.The weekend of events includes the

4-H Junior Livestock Sale and buyer appre-ciation barbecue Aug. 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m.; the fair parade down Wilcox Street in Castle Rock the morning of Aug. 8, starting at 9 a.m.; and nightly Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events. Rodeo events require separate tickets for each show.

One of the fair’s biggest draws is the car-nival, which is open each day and includes classic fair rides and food.

Eating and cooking contests of different varieties can be found each day, along with kid-friendly activities such as mutton bus-tin’, a stick-horse rodeo and a draft horse show.

The draft horse show will be going on in the indoor arena Aug. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. The event is back this year after miss-ing 2014 due to concerns over a statewide equine virus. During the show, the larger-

than-average horses perform agility feats as well as work-related tasks such as pulling logs.

“The fi rst year went great, so we expect bigger and better things for our draft horse show,” Debus said. “It’s one of those things that you might not want to sit and watch all day, but since it’s a free event you can go in and watch the horses for a little while.”

The Aug. 8 evening rodeo will celebrate the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the class of 2015 inductees.

Parking is free at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

“The county fair is a very wholesome event that takes us back to a simpler time, and one that reminds us of Douglas Coun-ty’s past,” Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said. “But that feeling also exists now, in the present. A large part of the county is still rural and still has those agri-cultural roots.”

Events like roping are always a big draw at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. File photo

BY THE NUMBERS $298,430 — Amount raised through the Junior Livestock Sale in 2014

$114,548 — Revenue generated by ticket sales in 2014

15,938 — Number of general admission tickets sold in 2014

54 — Percent increase in fair attendance since 2010

3 — Rank in Colorado’s Top 10 Summer Rodeos by Real American Cowboy magazine

What: Douglas County Fair and Rodeo

When: Aug. 6-9

Hours: Aug. 6 (4 to 11 p.m.), Aug. 7 (noon to 11:30 p.m.), Aug. 8 (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.), Aug. 9 (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock

Tickets: Aug. 6 (free admission), Aug. 7 ($6 per person; age 7 and under are free), Aug. 8 ($6 per person; age 7 and under are free); Aug. 9 (free grounds admission courtesy of Castle Rock Bank)

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EventsDouglas County Fair & RodeoThe Douglas County Fair & Rodeo continues to be a family tradition for the residents of Douglas County. The fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 6, to Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Highlights include two entertainment stages, three PRCA Rodeos, Xtreme Bulls, Carnival, Antique Tractor Pull, Mutton Bustin, Stick Horse Rodeo, Pancake Breakfast, 4-H and FFA exhibits, including livestock, general projects and the Jr. Livestock Sale. Go to http://www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/ for details.

South Metro Community Blood DrivesA number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bon�ls Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bon�ls.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Friday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock (contact Karen Johnson at 720-272-1464); Sunday, Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Creekside

Bible Church, 2180 I-25, Castle Rock (contact Torrey House at 303-688-3745); Wednesday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart Elizabeth, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Friday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Latter Day Saints, Castle Rock Stake, 3301 Mead-ows Parkway, Castle Rock; and Monday, Aug. 31, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker.

Robin Hood MusicalLiving Room Productions presents “The Legend of Robin Hood,” a full scale musical debuting at the PACE Center from Aug. 7-22. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, with additional performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. Tickets are available at www.parkerarts.org or by calling 303-805-6800.

Practice Your EnglishMixed-level English language learners can practice speaking English through the Douglas County Libraries’ conversation group. Adults from all backgrounds are welcome. Group meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration required.

Summer CampsElizabeth School District o�ers a number of camps this summer. Hang Ten Summer Camp runs through Aug. 19, and is open from 6 a.m. to

6 p.m. For information or to sign up, contact Rachelle Small, 303-646-6718 or [email protected]. Camp activities include crafts, science, �eld trips and more. A high school softball camp for incoming ninth- to 12th-graders who plan on playing at Elizabeth in the fall. Camp runs Aug. 10-14. Contact Coach Steve Biller at 720-480-2680 or [email protected] for information on any of the softball camps. Go to www.elizabeth.k12.co.us.

Free Legal ClinicA free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney is open from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Eliz-abeth. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help �ll out forms and explain processes and procedures for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans issues and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Help o�ered on a �rst-come, �rst-served basis. Clinics are o�ered the second Tuesday of each month; future clinics are o�ered Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8.

Marketing FundamentalsThe Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver presents Marketing Fundamentals at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Tudy the Flute Lady

Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Tudy the Flute Lady for a performance at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonpro�t organization serving seniors in Douglas County.

Restorative Yoga in CastlewoodDe-stress, relax and renew in peaceful Castlewood Canyon State Park with Gary Schroeder, RYT-500. We welcome all levels and ages. Be sure to bring a yoga mat, a blanket and water. Session will take place behind the Pikes Peak Amphitheater overlooking the valley with Pikes Peak in the background. A valid Colorado State Parks pass is required. The yoga session is free; however, a $10 donation to Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park is requested and always greatly appreciated. Session is at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Pikes Peak Amphitheater. Email [email protected].

History PresentationDoris McCraw of the Colorado Chautauqua presents a program on Helen Hunt Jackson at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, [email protected], www.castlerockhistorical-society.org. Admission is free.

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DUI penalties among new laws in ColoradoFelony provision will bring possibility of six-year termBy Ivan MorenoAssociated Press

Colorado will begin punishing habitual drunken drivers with felonies and longer prison sentences, one of dozens of new laws taking effect this week.

Law enforcement agencies will also have access to records of misconduct for officers they want to hire, part of a pack-age of measures in response to allegations of wrongdoing by police nationally and in the state. Sometimes disciplinary records are sealed as part of resignation agree-ments and hiring agencies may never know when a prospective employee has a history of misbehavior.

Another measure begins phasing out microbeads by 2020. The tiny plastic par-

ticles found in soaps and cosmetic prod-ucts are too fine to be caught in wastewa-ter treatment plants and can pollute lakes and rivers.

In all, 120 laws took effect Aug. 5.The tougher punishments on repeat

DUI offenders took years to pass.Colorado has been among five states

where habitual drunken drivers are charged only with misdemeanors regard-less of how many times they’re arrested. Those against the stricter punishment worried about increased costs to impris-on offenders and argued that investing in substance abuse treatment was a wiser option.

But gut-wrenching crashes involving drunken drivers with several previous convictions made it difficult for lawmak-ers to continue to oppose the legislation.

In January, Gilbert Martinez, 37, and his sons, Ethan, 6, and Bryson 1, were on their way home from church when authorities

say they were struck and killed by a drunk-en driver with eight prior DUI arrests.

The crash happened in Weld County, which is represented by one of the law-makers who sponsored the bill.

“I keep looking back and saying maybe if this was in effect for a while, this family would still be alive,” Republican Sen. John Cooke said.

The new law makes a fourth DUI a felo-ny punishable by up to six years in prison and a fine of as much as $500,000.

Ellie Phipps, 49, testified in favor of the bill in February, telling lawmakers she was going to the gym on a Saturday morning three years ago when she was hit by some-one with six prior DUIs. Phipps suffered major injuries to her spine.

“I just hope that it helps prevent future citizens from either dying or being severe-ly injured like I was on our roads,” Phipps, a Grand Junction resident, said July 31.

Other laws taking effect:

• State wildlife officials will study Colo-rado’s black bear population and how to reduce conflicts with humans. They will report their findings to lawmakers by year’s end. The state estimates there are between 16,000 and 18,000 black bears in Colorado, up from about 12,000 in the early 2000s.

• The state’s Department of Public Safe-ty will compile data to release each March that tracks demographic information for criminal charges and sentencing, as well as what happens at parole hearings. The goal is to determine whether disparities exist in how cases are adjudicated.

• Mandatory fines will be imposed on people convicted of animal fighting. Leg-islators acknowledge the law is about sending a message taking a stance against animal fighting. Only two people in Colo-rado have been convicted of the crime in the past three years.

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Dave Hidalgo to EntertainCastle Country Assisted Living will welcome Dave Hidalgo for a performance at each of its three houses Friday, Aug. 14. Hidalgo will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, in Parker. Event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonpro�t organization serving seniors in Douglas County.

Theater Presents ‘Criminal Act’Gregory Wilson, star of “Wizard Wars,” will steal the show in “Thief: A Criminal Act” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15 at Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Wilson is a sleight of hand expert who will demonstrate unadulterated decep-tion, pick-pocketing, card-sharking, street swindling and mental manipulation. Reservations required; go to tickets.amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799. Business attire encouraged; parental discretion advised (ages 12 and older suggested).

Meet Local AuthorsTen local authors will talk about their recently published books at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. A book sale and signing will follow. Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Dining For Women

Meet Marsha Wallace, co-founder of Dining for Women, from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, in Bank Room West. Also meet regional co-leaders Patty Karabatsos and Linda Dougall. Donations will be accepted. Space is limited; RSVP to [email protected]. Contact Betty Purkey-Huck at 303-688-4983 or [email protected] for information.

Opening Night GalaLone Tree Arts Center celebrates the opening of the 2015-16 season with its opening night gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the center. Gala tickets include access to the pre-show gala dinner and cocktails, tickets to the opening season performance of “Motown to Jersey,” and a champagne/dessert after-party with music and dancing. Single tickets are $150. Cocktail attire, black-tie optional. Reserved sponsored tables of 10 are available for $2,000 by calling 303-908-7939. Reservations available starting Friday, Aug. 7 from

the Lone Tree Arts Center box o�ce at 720-509-1000 or online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Prohibition Casino Night

Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce plans its �rst Prohibition Ca-sino Night on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Spring Valley Golf Course. The event includes a poker tournament, casino games, dancing and a silent auction. A portion of proceeds will bene�t Elbert County Coalition for Outreach, which provides assistance to families in need. Contact www.elizabethchamber.org.

Chamber Annual Events

Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual events, including the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31; Olde Town Christ-mas on Friday, Dec. 4. Vendors and sponsors are needed; contact www.elizabethchamber.org for details about participating.

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Suiting up for the biohazard battleMedical students in Parker prep for the worstBy Chris Michlewiczcmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com

Rocky Vista University students got a feel for what it’s like to be in a biohazard suit during a training session July 18 taught by instructors from the Center for Domes-tic Preparedness, a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

When a Dallas-area nurse became in-fected with Ebola last year after treating a patient, it brought attention to the lack of preparedness in emergency rooms, said Sharon Atencio, a third-year Rocky Vista student who coordinated the training.

FEMA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are now working even closer with medical professionals — known in biohazard incidents as the “first receiv-ers,” a take on the “first responder” moniker given to police, medics and firefighters — to expose gaps and get them ready for the worst, she said.

An epidemiologist talked about SARS, MERS and other biological threats while the students put on each piece of equipment in a specific order. Becoming familiar with the suits is important, and the instructors travel

around the country for what are known as “donning days” as part of the preparedness training.

“In suits for a radiological event, your peripheral vision is impaired, you can’t hear over the respirator, and it’s kind of the same in biohazard suits,” Atencio said. “You’re wearing goggles and a face shield, it’s hot right away, there are lots of gloves, so you lose that dexterity to place an IV.”

Four instructors flew out from the Cen-ter for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama, with 600 pounds of biohazard gear and how-to manuals. The training in-volves flight nurses, respiratory therapists and even hazardous materials specialists.

“You don’t always have the exact an-swers, but it gets you thinking about what would happen if you have 10 patients who have been exposed to Ebola,” Atencio said.

During the day-long session, the stu-dents learned how to identify potential threats, perform decontamination pro-cedures on victims, and how to properly remove personal protective equipment, said Kelli Petersen, marketing manager for Rocky Vista University, an osteopathic medical school on Chambers Road north of E-470.

Dennis Zimmerman, a homeland secu-rity consultant on counterterrorism, weap-ons of mass destruction and DNA, headed the training at Rocky Vista, but was not au-thorized to speak to the media.

Rocky Vista University student Justice Richardson, left, is assisted by Cassandra Berg during a biohazard training session conducted by the Center for Domestic Preparedness on July 18. The Parker med students learned how to decontami-nate victims. Photo by Kelli Petersen

Windows 10 launch becomes festive eventOne Republic gives concert in lot outside Park MeadowsBy Mike [email protected]

The July 29 launch of the new Windows 10 operating sys-tem took on some star glitter when the Microsoft Store at Park Meadows mall in Lone Tree gave out 1,500 free passes to a One Republic concert in the mall parking lot.

In addition to the July 31 concert by the popular band, the store hosted numerous demonstrations of the product and gave away free food and prizes.

“We’re just trying to get everyone to upgrade their world,” said Jessica Oleis, Microsoft community develop-ment specialist, referencing the product’s slogan.

The Lone Tree store wasn’t the only one to host a star-studded event. The Santa Clara, California, store hosted NBA Finals MVP and Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, and at the Seattle store Doug Baldwin of the Se-attle Seahawks made an appearance.

Windows 10 brings back some familiar functions from previous versions of the platform, such as the start button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen and being able

to switch back and forth between multiple desktops.The biggest new feature is the introduction of Cortana,

Microsoft’s voice-activated personal assistant.Cortana can search your computer or the Web with voice

commands and will follow you from your desktop or tablet to Windows phone.

“It allows you to interact on a more personal and natu-ral level,” said Windows technician Colton Baines. “You can control her all through voice. Cortana is probably one of the first and best examples of the universal nature of being able to move from device to device.”

For example, one could set a reminder through Cortana on a desktop computer in the morning. Then, later in the day when it is time for the task, Cortana will send an alert via phone.

The Microsoft Store will hold special classes and work-shops in the coming weeks to teach people about the new operating system and its features.

People who own the previous two versions of Windows can come into the store and get help upgrading to Windows 10 for free.

You can also bring in your Windows tablet or PC to a Mi-crosoft Store for a free “upgrade assessment,” which will let you know whether your device is ready to upgrade to Win-dows 10.

Cortana is Microsoft’s new personal assistant application. Cortana will respond to voice commands on your PC or Windows phone. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando


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College opens doors to self and wider world Hamlet’s inconsistent character used to

irk me until I saw David Davalos’ play “Wit-tenberg” at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival in Boulder. I realize that, as a second-year col-lege student, I can relate to the young prince’s internal struggles.

The dramedy is a salute to higher educa-tion, as it follows Hamlet’s fi ctitious senior year at the University of Wittenberg, where he encounters two of the most reformative and revolutionary fi gures of the 16th century: Martin Luther and Dr. Faustus. Where else but at a university would one fi nd two such for-midable theorists, one advocating radical free thinking and the other faith? The opposing counsels explain some of Hamlet’s ensuing madness in his own tragedy. The play nods to collegiate years as a unique time of ripeness for exploration and a critical period to fall in love with learning.

I entered this period last fall at the Univer-sity of Missouri, Columbia, with an honors humanities course about the early modern-world era. It was the best class I could have taken as a budding freshman. To me, humani-ties is the study of loving learning and loving people. It can talk about all subjects while adding a stroke of human heart and dashes of beautiful language. This class opened my

mind to arts, philoso-phy, music and litera-ture as an introduction to the broader world college introduces.

It also allowed me to begin my journey at a large university with a voice. I sat in a tight circle of desks and dis-cussed literary themes and beliefs with just 10 students of varied experiences. If you are attending a large uni-versity or will be, count these intimate settings as a blessing and ap-

preciate the close work you do with peers and a good professor.

In a place where few to none know who you really are — or when you are trying to fi gure that out yourself — your voice can get lost. I arrived at the end of my class schedule some days realizing I had not uttered a word for several hours. Truth be told, I found myself whispering to my own stream of conscious-ness as I walked. This had to stop, so I began listening to podcasts. (Side note: National

Public Radio’s series “Invisibilia” is my obses-sion and should be yours too.)

Shutting up was a good thing, though.I never really understood how small my

world was in high school until then, and how fi lled it was with my own chatter. I was absorbed in my youth group, football games, dances, volleyball and the school paper. The only things I really knew about the working world were a short experience as a garden-shop cashier and nannying. I had grown to know and understand this small corner very well, so it was a good time to get out.

Leaving home to attend journalism school in a town I had never heard of — and in a state I frankly had never considered — provided some extra benefi ts. I was a new kid who knew nobody, and if I was going to fi nd a comfort enough to get down to work in this new town, I needed to sit and listen.

I’ve walked through the University of Missouri’s Speakers Circle, where tables set for charity organizations and debates about faith challenged me to consider things larger than myself. I’ve conversed with atheists over coffee, danced at a gay pride prom, worshiped down the aisle in an on-campus chapel and

The banana’s appeal is not slipping.But the future of bananas is in doubt, and

it’s not because they have a shelf life from here to the cash register.

A CNN report said, “Fifty years ago we were eating better bananas.”

The article went on to say that in 1965 things changed because of a fungal disease.

“It started in Central America and quickly spread to most of the world’s commercial banana plantations, leaving no other choice but to burn them down.”

I didn’t know anything about it.That was the year I graduated from high

school, left home and started college.I was not focusing on bananas.I like bananas.I like the packaging. I can get into a banana

without any problems.Have you ever tried to open a pomegran-

ate? A pineapple? A prickly pear?The only problem — I thought — with ba-

nanas was their shelf life, which is hours — it seems — not days.

Bananas are shipped green, turn yellow in the store, and brown in your back seat.

I am (almost) exaggerating.You can slow the ripening process by put-

ting them in the refrigerator.I’ll bet you didn’t know this: If you place

bananas near other fruit, the other fruit will ripen faster.

In 1965, the banana industry was reeling because of the fungus.

So a new fungus-resistant species was introduced that is hardier. It just doesn’t taste as good.

Of course, if you were born after 1965, you don’t know the difference.

And neither do I. My banana palette was not very well developed until much later, when I heard about their benefi ts.

Although I still don’t know why I

need potassium.Around 1990, a new disease that started in

Malaysia began to affect bananas.The disease took a boat to Australia. It

made it to Africa in 2013.If the new 1965 species is done for, we’re

probably looking at a banana that won’t taste as good, but can survive.

Look at tomatoes.Outside of a farmers’ market and heir-

looms, they are fl avorless. They look like tomatoes.

But they don’t taste like tomatoes.I handle tomatoes at the store, and they all

feel like a three ball.

I am in favor of canned tomatoes now. But not canning tomatoes.

My grandmother used to do that.She started on a Monday and by Saturday

she was all set.You’re supposed to eat canned tomatoes

within a year, but there are stories about canned tomatoes that were consumed after more than a year.

More than two years.All I know is that we had a picnic in my

grandmother’s back yard, and I had a picnic in the bathroom that night.

I try to stay away from home-canned fruits and vegetables now.

Not very adventuresome of me, I know.There is hope for the banana and the

banana industry. I will keep my eyes peeled. He said.

Because I am a family of one, I never buy more than two or three bananas at one time.

Bananas are sold in bunches, but you can take exactly what you need, which leaves a lot of lonely bananas on the shelf.

Those are the ones I go for.Unless they are browning.Don’t send me a recipe for banana bread. I

had my fi ll in the 1970s.Bananas are just a little depressing. Life is

short, but it shouldn’t be that short.Go eat a banana.

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

Craig Marshall Smith

QUIET DESPERATION

Time is ripe for yet another banana blight

Michael Norton

WINNING WORDS

In reality, customer isn’t always right We have all seen it or witnessed it before,

a customer who is antagonistic, rude and obnoxious, treating the employee or manager or business owner so poorly that they end up belittling the person and making everyone around them uncomfortable. They behave this way because they believe that such aggressiveness coupled with a raised voice and an attitude of anger will get them better service.

Stop and think about that for one minute. I am sure you also see the irony and ridicu-lousness of such a thought process. Yet some people just can’t help themselves, missing the whole concept of catching more fl ies with honey than you do with vinegar.

Regardless of the business we are in and the role we play, our number one goal should be creating customer loyalty and building a network of raving fans that will allow us to generate the income that we need in order to provide the best service possible. And I would say that as a consumer in the community I am almost always pretty impressed with the level of service, attitude and knowledge of the folks who are there to help me.

Let me ask you a question, have you ever found yourself in a position where you had to fi re a customer? Yes, you read that right, have you ever had to fi re a customer? Have you ever been fi red as a customer? I can share with you that I have ended relationships with sev-

eral customers over the years. It was always a little uncomfortable but I had no regrets when it was fi nally done. You see, the customer may always be the customer, but the customer is not always right, and the customer does not have the right to treat you or your employees rudely.

Now don’t get me wrong, it is always a last resort to take such a drastic action. There are discussions and com-promises offered, some

sharing of information and even some nego-tiation. But when the aggressive behavior and angry attitude are consistent and the requests are outrageous and unreasonable, it is time to suggest to the customer that they should seek your particular products and services elsewhere. Again the customer is always the customer, but not every customer is a good or profi table customer.

Setting mutual expectations up front is the key in helping to avoid such uncomfortable and awkward situations. Providing ourselves and our employees with safe boundaries when such customers show up in our busi-

ness will reduce stress and preserve our em-ployees’ dignity while leading to a reduction in staffi ng turnover.

Stop and think about any recent interac-tions where you were the one involved in a confl ict with a business or where you wit-nessed a terrible incident. How did you feel? How do you think the other people around you felt? The words that come to mind are embarrassed, uncomfortable, disappointed, and maybe even sympathetic for both the consumer and the employee.

So, how about you? Are you a good custom-er? Do you understand that not everything is perfect every time and that if you maintain a positive attitude, open mind, and participate constructively with the businesses where you love to shop, eat, drink and play, in fi nding a mutually rewarding win-win solution, that you will never fi nd yourself being “fi red” as a customer? I would really love to hear your thoughts about the importance of being a good customer at [email protected], and when we realize that being a good customer is being a good citizen, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corpora-tion, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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volunteered at a documentary film festival. My mind was never far from controversy or mulling over what new discussions I had come across that day.

After you’ve kept quiet long enough to listen carefully to the diversity, the mi-norities and the masses, you may — and must — open your mouth. Like Hamlet in “Wittenberg,” we are pushed to doubt and question everything. To keep an open mind but then stand up for what we be-lieve. Both Martin Luther and Dr. Faustus, strong in their convictions, emphasized the individual’s choice, either toward God or free thinking or both.

For me, as a Christian and journal-ist, implementing these two attitudes is crucial and enjoyable. My favorite part of journalism is the lifelong effort to learn and gain wisdom by meeting people I never would have met otherwise. I listen to their stories, passions and lessons and find a way to communicate the truth to myself

and to the public.With all the benefits of opening oneself

to a wide variety of people and experienc-es, still, a close set of people is necessary to survive — and to inspire. My advice is: As soon as possible, find a tight camarade-rie with whom you share beliefs and walks of life. They will be your sounding board for all the groanings of growing pains you will endure. For me, this group was my campus ministry and small group.

Freshman year is bizarre.The move, the blank social slate, the

large classes and looming future of the real world make a perfectly graceful transition nearly impossible.

But I’m looking forward to learning how to be an actual adult human. And I’m encouraged by the incredible opportuni-ties growing up has offered me so far: this byline, traveling, encountering different philosophies, and challenging my faith and convictions to stand true.

Anna Sutterer, 19, is preparing to enter her second year of college as a journal-ism student at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She is a graduate of Arapahoe High School.

Gymkhana in KiowaCowboy Up in Kiowa will be holding a

gymkhana and co-partnering with the All American Cowboy Give Back Auction &

Dance at the Elbert County Fairgrounds on Aug. 15. The entry fees for the gymkhana is $6 with a onetime $2 office fee.

There will be a dance with live entertain-ment at 7 p.m. Carlos Washington & The Steel Horse Band will be playing.

Tickets are $20 for a single and $35 for a couple.

For more information, go to www.cow-boyupinkiowa.org

Breakfast from the Elbert County Fair Dutch Oven starts the day July 25. From left, Brook Briddle, Mayson Briddle, Tamra Palmer, Bill Vance, Kevin Hall and Mark Moore. Photos by Ben Wiebesiek

Cary Wrinkle with Sunset Valley Solar displays his company’s o�er-ings for alterna-tive electricity sources. Wrinkle said his company sells residents a selection of solar panels, wind tur-bines and other o�-grid power systems.

Maggie, 18 months old, enjoys the petting zoo with her grandmother De-nise Bachman July 31. The petting zoo was part of the Kiddie Corral, a new addition to the Elbert County Fair.

someone with talent, they promote that person.

What experience stands out from your time at Erie?

I remember when we had metro-wide burglaries, talking about building-site burglaries. In Erie, but also in Longmont, Westminster and Thornton, people were building houses, moving in fridges and other appliances, and the next day they’re gone. People would lay carpet, and the next day, someone had rolled up the carpet and taken it away. And no one had a clue. In Erie, it was a small depart-ment, but we were out in the community encouraging the public to report any-thing out of the ordinary, and one night, we receive a call from a resident who took the license plate number of a white van driving through a construction site. That tip cleared up over 200 burglaries in the metro area. It was the last piece of the puzzle.

Would you have wanted to stay in Lone Tree?

I love Lone Tree, and I would like to have stayed there because I built that po-lice department. Every single part of that police department has my fingerprints on it. Up to three years ago, every single police officer, sergeant, commander, I hired and promoted. It was my family. Because of my policing philosophy, I know so many people in that community. All my friends live in Lone Tree. That’s going to change a bit because I’m forming new connections here but I’m not going to cut off anyone in Lone Tree. Fundamentally, in eight years, I built one of the best departments in the state of Colorado. When you work for someone for eight years, you’re going to butt some heads. And when you work at the will of the city manager, you’re going to hit too hard sometimes and it’s like, “OK, we’re done; time to move on.” That being said, you take that horrible side out of it, which wasn’t pleasant at all, but look at everything else, which makes me proud. I’m still proud of that department for the work they do. It’s a great department and a great city.

What do trends tell you about the future of Elizabeth?

We are a very... well, we were a very rural community. We’re kind of in this state now where we’re right at the edge of Douglas County. Douglas County has kind of gone crazy in terms of its housing filling up and there’s no room, so everyone’s piling up in Elbert County. So the growth is coming. The dynamics of our town itself, which used to be cattle and rodeo and cowboys, now we’ve got people living here that drive out to the Denver Tech Center, they drive to Castle Rock because the houses are cheaper out here. That being said, we’ve managed to keep our crime rate really, really low. If you

look at our stats, our crime rate is low but our calls for services have increased. This is very cool because when the calls for service increase but the crime rate doesn’t, that means the community feels more comfort-able to call the police with whatever issue they’ve got. But the downside of this is that I’m still talking to residents who say, “Oh, this is Elizabeth, I don’t need to lock my doors.” Although you may feel safe, you’re going to feel that way until you come home and you don’t have any furniture left. Be-cause burglars and thieves are opportunistic criminals. They can drive through Douglas County as easily as they can drive through Elizabeth. Please lock your doors.

sold sarsaparilla, cream soda, orange cream, black cherry and root beer, among other flavors. Wendy said that for many years, the fair had a “4-H only” feeling, but she no-ticed more of the general public showed up this year.

“In the 25 years we’ve lived here, this is a step up,” Wendy said. “It might still be little with just four rides for the kids, but it’s definitely improving and getting bigger.”

The fair featured new events this year including a petting zoo, motocross competition and a horse-shoe tournament.

“Like Don says, how are you going to draw any-body to our fair to come look at a cow when we can see a cow just by looking in our backyard?” Wendy said. “And it’s the little ad-ditions that are making things better. They had an outdoor movie last night and we could see it from here because they had it projected onto the build-ing. People loved it.”

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MORE THAN BEEFThe state of Colorado is the fourth largest

exporter of fresh and frozen beef in the Unit-ed States, which makes things a little easier on those who hanker for burgers.

Crave Real Burgers has three locations — Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch and Colorado Springs — and the trio of stores has sold more than a million burgers since their opening in 2010, manager Macerena Revis said.

“We hand-form our 80/20 (beef/fat) six-ounce patties,” she said. “We don’t get any-thing that’s frozen; we know exactly what’s in it. I think people ask a lot of questions about what they’re eating, because they want to know where it’s coming from. All of our beef is from a Colorado ranch — it’s local.”

Revis said Crave’s top-selling burger is “Love Stinks,” which is topped with roasted garlic cream cheese, more garlic, onions, roasted red pepper and red pepper aioli.

Also featured is the “Colorado,” which is shredded lamb, poblano peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, avocado, chipotle mayo and tomato.

The state ranks third in the nation for market sheep and lamb, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

Buffalo — or more accurately, bison — might be an odd sight on a menu in many states, but it’s common here.

Revis said buffalo burgers are a hot item at her store because Coloradans like leaner meat. Buffalo burgers have less fat and aren’t too different in taste from ground beef, she said — especially topped with condiments like raspberry barbecue sauce.

A PLACE FOR PRODUCEGina Vega of Ray Domenico Farms said

Colorado food means greens. The farms are based in Platteville and are certified organ-ic — which is important to residents in the state, she said.

Kale and spinach do especially well and so do collard greens and cabbage, she said.

“We always sell out of spinach,” Vega said.Beets, pickles and Italian peppers are also

something Vega said she sees a lot of people eyeing and buying.

Becoming organic wasn’t easy, but benefi-cial to customers, she said.

“The process took about five years to switch over,” Vega said. “My uncle took over the farm and realized organic was the way to go, because there was such a strong need for it. The Colorado Department of Agriculture comes in and tests the fields and water, and there’s guidelines that must be followed, then we’re fully evaluated.”

Locally grown food inspires a feeling of community, Littleton resident John Herian said.

Herian, a frequent vendor at area farm-ers markets, said when he thinks of Colo-

rado food, peaches — in particular, Palisade peaches — come to mind.

Forte Farms, out of Palisade, specializes in peaches — including varieties some out-of-staters have never even heard of. One passer-by at the market marveled over the farms’ donut peaches and bought a bundle. Employee George Vulin recommended the white peach, which is a sweet hybrid grown with apricots and plums.

Vulin said peaches grow best in the Grand Junction area because of the climate.


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Rachel Schneider of Littleton picks out her favorite Palisade peaches from the Mazzotti Farms stand at the Aspen Grove Farmers Market in Littleton. Photos by Taryn Walker

The “Camp�re” from Crave Real Burgers in Highlands Ranch has a bison patty topped with pepper jack cheese, raspberry barbecue sauce and co�ee-dusted onion strings.

The craft-brewing industry is booming in Colorado. File photo

Greens like kale and spinach, especially organic, are hot items for Coloradans, said Gina Vega of Ray Domineco Farms.

�e Centennial taste

A bite of bisonAs a Texas transplant, you’d think

I wouldn’t bat an eyelash at tasting bison. But after seeing herds of gi-ant beasts playfully rolling in the dirt with their calves at Daniel’s Park a few weeks ago, I was hesitant.

Nevertheless, I set my feelings aside and took it upon myself to order the “Campfire” at Crave Real Burgers in Highlands Ranch.

After the first bite, I was sold.My hands were gooey with raspberry bar-

becue sauce and, for a gal who used to despise onions, I couldn’t wait for the next taste of fried crunchy onion strings lightly dusted with coffee.

The bun was perfectly buttered and toast-ed, and I found myself getting lost in it.

Shockingly, the lean bison meat was incredibly flavorful and juicy, providing a nice contrast with the sweet sauce. It was like Thanksgiving dinner in my mouth — you know, that bite that’s a mix of savory meat and cranberry. I didn’t even think about the layer of pepper jack cheese — my fa-vorite — I was so enveloped in the smoky campfire taste.

When the last bite disap-peared, all that remained was the stickiness of that delicious sauce

on my fingers. Who would have thought? I used to be a Texan who hated barbecue sauce on anything. But this fruity drizzle totally changed my mind. It gave the burger a special “oomph.”

I’ve decided I like bison, but next time I’m trying the “Colorado.” Wish me luck; hopeful-ly, I won’t be seeing any lambs anytime soon.

By Taryn [email protected]

What is Colorado cuisine?Parker resident, cookbook author and

TasteBook.com columnist Jenny Hartin said after spending 15 years in New York,

two in Phoenix and the last two in Colorado, the truth is “all cuisines are a melting pot of what we love and enjoy, and foods that our families have instilled into memories.”

Littleton’s Denise Wynn said Colorado food staples have blossomed into traditions and tastes that come from other countries.

“Have you ever noticed how Coloradans take on a niche for everything and make it creative?” she said while shopping on a recent Wednesday at the farmers market at Aspen Grove in Littleton. “You’ve got to try some of our Vietnamese and Ethiopian food here in this state.”

When it comes to signature foods, the word on the street is that peaches, green chiles (the pepper and the dish), beef, lamb and bison are among them.

Here’s a look at a variety of foods — and a popular beverage — that bring big taste to the Centennial State.

Coloradans savor a multitude of foods and �avors

A BREW FOR YOUColorado’s 235 craft breweries as of 2014

were the third most in the nation, accord-ing to the Brewers Association, www.brew-ersassociation.org.

Carrie Knose, co-owner and manager of Living the Dream Brewing Co. in Highlands Ranch, agrees that beer rules in this state.

“It’s an integral part of our economy,” she said. “It’s kind of been creating its own culture in the past few years. People are be-coming more exposed to the different styles of beer and what you can do with the brew-ing process.”

Knose said IPAs are huge in Colorado. At Living the Dream, Empty Trophy Case is the

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TICKETS NOW ONSALE TO THE PUBLIC!FREE PACEPATIO PARTYSamie True/NaysayersAug. 26 at 6:00 p.m.A double header with Parker’s Samie True and Boulder’s alternative rock group Saynayers.

Aug. 26 at 6:00 p.m.Aug. 26 at 6:00 p.m.

FREE

RODNEYCROWELLAug. 29 at 7:30 p.m.One of the most admiredsongwriters in America, Grammy-winner Crowell performs his distinct style of country soul.

One of the greatest singers in rock and pop, Negron performs iconic hits and new songs.

CHUCKNEGRONformerly of Three Dog NightSept. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

BUY TICKETS AT www.ParkerArts.orgOR CALL 303.805.6800

Set in the 1960s, a battle of wills threatens a suspicious young priest and a school principalwith deeply rooted beliefs.

Sept. 11-20

DOUBT:A PARABLESchoolhouse Theater@ Mainstreet Center

Set in the 1960s, a battle of wills Set in the 1960s, a battle of wills Set in the 1960s, a battle of wills Set in the 1960s, a battle of wills Set in the 1960s, a battle of wills

South Denver’s longest running beer festival Returns to The Wildlife Experience at CU South Denver

cusouthdenver.org | 720-488-334410035 Peoria Street | Parker, CO 80134

Near Park Meadows mall, one mile east of I-25 along Lincoln Ave.

Friday, August 14 | 6 - 11 p.m.$45 General Admission | $100 VIP | $25 Designated Drivers

• Enjoy unlimited food and drink tastings • Hotel packages available• New this year - VIP hour from 5-6 p.m. • Dance to live music• Live artist demonstrations • Personalize your commemorative tasting mug

ART & ALE BREW FESTIVAL

Don’t miss Art & WineFriday, Oct. 9!

“Green Chile and Mac & Cheese” is one of food a� cionado Jenny Hartin’s favorite dishes. The Parker resident said she’s famous for her mac, but in this recipe, she adds green chiles to her cheddar cheese and noodles to spice things up - the Colorado way. Courtesy photo by Jenny Hartin

Going Green

When it comes to signature foods, the word on the street is that peaches, green chiles (the pepper and the dish), beef, lamb and bison are among them.

Here’s a look at a variety of foods — and a popular beverage — that bring big taste to the Centennial State.

Coloradans savor a multitude of foods and � avors

BRINGING THE FLAVORJeannette Martinez of J & J’s Gourmet

Salsa said her homemade salsas, pico de gallo and seven-layer dips are hot items for Colorado residents. In fact, several Den-ver Broncos players are avid buyers of her products, she said.

It all started with her grandma’s recipe and a fundraiser, and ever since she’s sold burritos, tamales, enchiladas, tortillas, gor-ditas and corn chips to enhance the fl avor-ful mix of her salsas.

She makes bean and cheese pork green chile burritos by special order, and people can’t get enough, she said. The jalapenos, cilantro and chiles are all Colorado-born, she said.

Hartin, who edited the PTO cookbook for Mammoth Heights Elementary in Park-

er, said she had more than 25 green chile enchilada recipes, as well as several green chile soups and other dishes submitted by parents.

“Apparently southern Colorado is green chile country,” she said. “The altitude, hot

days and cool nights are prime growing

conditions, I’ve read. Whenever any food

item is in abundance, of course, it becomes

the food of that area — Maryland crab

cakes, anyone?”

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of any shaped pasta, cooked for 3 minutes less than the al dente instructions, then rinsed and set aside

• 6 tablespoons of butter

• 6 tablespoons of fl our

• Salt, pepper

• Half a medium onion diced

• Four roasted green chiles, stems removed and seeds removed, and chopped fi nely

• 1 tablespoon of stone ground mustard

• 4 cups of whole milk

• One pound of shredded cheddar (or any combination of cheeses to your liking)

Melt the butter in a heavy pot on me-dium heat and add onions to soften about two minutes. Add green chiles and com-

bine. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper (about one good teaspoon of each) and fl our to mixture and let the fl our cook about two to three minutes. While that is working, place four cups of whole milk in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for three minutes. Slowly add warmed milk to the fl our mixture and whisk to combine — al-low to thicken for roughly fi ve minutes — continually stirring. Add the mustard to the mixture and stir. Once the mixture is slight-

ly thickened, add your shredded cheese (reserving some to top). When the cheese is melted into the sauce, return the pasta to the pot and combine.

Place the mac and cheese into a broiler safe vessel, sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil for fi ve minutes until brown and bubbly.

You can add more chiles if you like, de-pending on your heat preference.

most popular by far, followed by Helluva Caucasian, which is a chocolate peanut butter espresso stout.

“Our double IPA is insanely popular too,” Knose said. “It’s been the dominant style of beer over the past 10 years. People love their hops, and ours is very aromatic and hop forward.”

Although her establishment doesn’t sell food, it does feature food trucks. In fact, trucks like Churn & Burn, which station themselves around the Denver area, use Living the Dream’s beer to make sauce bases, Knose said.


Colorado

Jenny Hartin’s ‘Green Chile and Mac & Cheese’ recipe

BY THE NUMBERS$15 billion — Annual value

of products grown and processed by Colorado’s

farmers, ranchers and food processors

$2.8 billion — Value of Colorado’s 2.65 million

cattle

$1.6 billion — Economic impact

of Colorado’s craft-brewing industry, fi fth

largest in the nation

13.6 — Number of gallons of craft beer, on

average, a Coloradan 21 or older drinks each

year

Sources: www.brewersassociation.org and www.colorado.gov/agmain


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Curtis show has ties to Biennial

Merry men take to PACE center stage

In collaboration with the Biennial of the Americas, Curtis Arts and Humanities Cen-ter, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, is presenting “Los Tres Revisited — NOW,” an exhibit of art by Carlos Fresquez, Tony Ortega and Carlos Santistevan, who first exhibited at the center in 1991. The new show runs from Aug. 8 to Sept. 8, with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 8. Fresquez’s work features the modern Hispanic in America. He teaches at Metropolitan State University and ex-hibits widely. Tony Ortega teaches at Regis University and is represented by William Havu Gallery in Denver. Carlos Santiste-van is a santero who is involved in social service work in Denver and teaches about santos at Denver Art Museum. The trio will present a gallery talk on how their heritage influences their art at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Admission free. 303-797-

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Ink paintings dis-played

“A New Fine Line: Contemporary Ink Painting From China” is open at Metro State’s Center for Visual Arts, CVA, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, from Aug. 7 to Oct. 24. It includes the work of nine contemporary artists from the Beijing Art Institute of Chinese Fine Arts Painting

who share the conservative gongbi brush tradition, while exploring China’s politi-cal and social realities. Curated by Julia M.

Seagraves, director of the Asian Art Coordi-nating Council. Reception with artists, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Gongbi demonstration 5-6 p.m. Aug. 27. Admission free.

Call for artistsThe Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapa-

hoe County announces a call for artists for its annual “This is Colorado” exhibit, which will be at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College Oct. 21-Nov. 13. Entry deadline is Aug. 15. The juror will be ACC Art Department instructor Marsha Wooley. Material need not reflect Colorado. Entry form is at heritage-guild.com or request a prospectus by email: [email protected]. Entry fee is $35 for three JPEG images ($25 ACC students).

Windy wondersThe Colorado Wind Ensemble presents

three free summer concerts: Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial; Aug. 15, 6 p.m., Cur-tis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village (with Colorado Honor Band); Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m., Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Civil War historyDr. Richard Sommers will appear at 7

p.m. Aug. 10 at the Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, to present the new edition of his “Richmond Redeemed: The Siege at Petersburg, The Battle of Chaffin’s Bluff and Poplar Spring Church, Sept. 29-Oct. 2 1864.” The well-regarded book has been out of print, and Civil War buffs will be interested to hear this scholar.

‘Legend of Robin Hood’ runs through Aug. 22By Sonya [email protected]

A folk hero who has endured for 700 years in ballads, books and film, Robin Hood will come to the PACE Center stage in Parker in a new full-scale musical — with book, music and lyrics written by Gordon McCormack of Denver.

Orchestration of “The Legend of Robin

Hood” is by Jeremy Kurn, who is musical di-rector for the production. Michelle Wilson is director and choreographer. Performanc-es started Aug. 7 and will run through Aug. 22 at the PACE Center in Parker.

The play is presented by the new Living Room Productions — the name is based on the hundreds of theater people who cor-ralled siblings and playmates into perfor-mances in their living rooms, dining rooms, stair landings and back porches. We assume McCormack was among them. His news release speaks of growing up in a musi-cal household where someone was usually practicing or listening to music.

Robin Hood stories were McCormack’s favorites, and nine years ago, in a discus-sion about the various legends that date to the 15th century and have been told in ballads, books and films, his mother asked: “How would you tell it?”

Subsequent years of research, work-shopping and refining have resulted in the full-scale musical production to be pre-sented at PACE Center in Parker.

A look at the large cast’s biographies shows an across-the-board pleasure in be-ing part of a new show. Andy Jacobs (Robin Hood) and his wife Jillyn Jacobs (Lady Mar-ian) have toured across the country per-forming and settled in Denver two years ago.

Keegan Flaugh of Littleton, a familiar face at Town Hall Arts Center and in Den-ver-area productions, will play the role of Sheriff of Nottingham. Eliot Clough, a University of Denver theater graduate and local performer, will play Friar Tuck, and young Nick Luangphithack, a recent Little-

ton High School graduate who is headed for Lamont School of Music, will be Captain of the Guard. He has worked on the PACE stage with Inspire Creative and in LHS pro-ductions.

Local audiences have the opportunity to see the first production of a brand new mu-sical, based on a legend that is a piece of our cultural fabric. How great is that?

Sampler continues on Page 11

“The Legend of Robin Hood” plays Aug. 7-22 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with additional performances at 2 p.m. Saturdays Aug. 8 and 22. Tickets cost $25-$30 and are available at parkerarts.org or 303-805-6800.

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SamplerWater Blossom Festival

The Colorado Water Garden Society presents its annual Water Blossom Festi-val from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Docent-led tours of the water gardens, information, bro-chures, expertise about aquatic plants (free plants while they last.) Tamara Kilbane, senior horticulturist of the Aquatic Collec-tion, will be at the pool near the Science Pyramid in the morning to talk about the new waterlily competition and show her greenhouse. At noon, there will be a tour of the Japanese garden. Register for both these tours. Festival admission is free, but guests who are not DBG members must pay garden admission.

Camera club presentation“Worshiping With a Camera” will be

Cathy and Gordon Illig’s title as they talk about their wide experiences photograph-ing the natural world at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 for

the Englewood Camera Club. The meeting is at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd. Centennial. Guests are welcome.

Chorale auditionsThe Castle Rock Chorale will hold audi-

tions from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at New Hope. For appoint-ment or for information, email [email protected].

Sleight-of-hand expertGregory Wilson presents “Thief: A

Criminal Act” at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15. Tickets: $25/$22.50, 303-660-6799, Tick-ets.Amazingshows.com.

Wildlife and winePaint with Patricia Jenkins of the Rox-

borough Arts Council while sipping a class of wine at the Audubon Nature Center, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Registra-tion required: $30 non-member/$25 mem-ber. Must be 21 or older. Denveraudubon.org, 303-973-9530.


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FAMILY FEATURES

There’s plenty of research that shows eatingwell and school performance are closelylinked. Whether you’re fueling up for a busy

day or grabbing a snack on the go, keeping nutritionin mind will help the whole family feel good aboutdiving into an exciting new school year.

Protein Power for On-the-Go ParentsHere’s a quick and healthy low-calorie snack that’ll makeparents’ lives a little easier this back-to-school season. It’s richand tasty with body-fueling protein, fiber and carbs to give youthe energy you need, but won’t load you down with sugar. Formore information, visit www.bowflexbody.com.

Chocolate Peanut Butter TrufflesPrep time: 12 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServings: 10-12 trufflesTruffles:

1/2 cup plain rolled oats1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal

1 scoop Bowflex Body French Vanilla shake powder1 packet Bowflex Body Rich Chocolate Fat Burner+

shake boost1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

2 tablespoons honey1/4 cup all-natural chunky peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup cold water

1 teaspoon cinnamonDash of salt

Coating:Unsweetened cocoa powder (about 1/4 cup)

Combine all truffle ingredients in mixing bowl and stir well.Place bowl in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes so mixture can firm up. Remove bowl from refrigerator and form 10-12 smallballs. Roll each ball in cocoa powder to lightly coat.

Notes: For easier mixing of peanut butter, warm in microwavefor 30 seconds before use. Truffles can be stored in refrigeratorfor 1 week or in freezer for 1 month.

Nutrition information per serving (1 truffle): 105 calories; 3 g protein; 9 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber.

A Sweet Way to Start the DayStart each school day on a sweet note with all-natural sweetenerinstead of syrup on your pancakes, waffles and other breakfastfavorites. Maguey Sap, carefully crafted and brought to you by Villa de Patos, is an unrefined and unprocessed alternativesweetener with unique flavor and tons of versatility in bakedgoods, marinades, dairy products, beverages and more. Buy abottle of Maguey Sap, check out additional recipes and learnmore at www.villadepatos-us.com.

Maguey Sap Glazed BaconYield: 8 slicesPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 25 minutes

8 slices hickory smoked bacon4 tablespoons Maguey Sap

Heat oven to 400°F.On foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, arrange bacon in single

layer (use baking rack for crispier bacon). Bake until fat isrendered and bacon is beginning to brown, about 15-18 minutes.

Remove from oven and brush one side with Maguey Sap. Bakeanother 3-5 minutes, or until coated side of bacon is browned.

Remove from oven and flip each piece using tongs. Brushsecond side with Maguey Sap. Bake another 3-5 minutes, or until browned.

Drain away grease and allow bacon to rest 5 minutes. Servewarm and enjoy with your favorite pancakes.

A Smooth Way to Add Fruits & VeggiesToday’s nutritional guidelines recommend that children consume at least five servings per day of fresh fruits and vegetables. Yet the reality is many parents struggle with getting their kids to eathealthier, especially during the school year. The good news is, with very little preparation you can serve healthy, grab-and-go meals that are not only nutrient-rich, they’re vegetarian friendly and delicious. With meals like this, your kids might actually want seconds. Try this quick, refreshing recipe for a breakfast or after school snack option. If you’re feeling inspired, create your own butter lettuce recipe — it might be worth a $1,000. Learn how at www.lettucerecipecontest.com.

Butter Lettuce Papaya Smoothie1/2 papaya, peeled (plus slices from remaining half

for garnish)1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

2 tablespoons honey1 head Live Gourmet® Living Butter Lettuce

(chopped, cleaned and root removed)1 cup almond milk

1/4 cup water1 lime, peeled

Apple and/or pear slices for garnish (optional)Using a traditional, compact or hand blender, mix all ingredients for30 seconds or until smooth. Garnish with slices of papaya and appleor pear, if desired.

Registration required for chance to meet writers By Sonya Ellingboe [email protected]

Ten Parker authors are scheduled to share their varied new books with readers at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Parker Library, 10851 Cross-roads Drive.

Light refreshments will be served and each author will speak about his or her re-cently published book for about fi ve min-utes, followed by a book sale and signing. Au-thors presenting books are: Jim Cronin, Ben Mariner, K.B. Lebsock and Jessica Wulf, John Wesley Anderson, Kate Muus, J.D. Dudycha, Shawn Jones, Aleta You and Dawn Finnegan Kinder.

Registration is required: douglascountyli-braries.org, 303-791-7323. For information on the local showcase series or to apply: con-tact Lisa Casper, [email protected].

• Jim Cronin’s “Hegira” takes the reader far, far away: “His home is dead; the victim of a supernova, but this does not stop Karm from attempting to save the Brin, his extinct species. Karm must travel back in time, fi nd a team of co-conspirators and outmaneuver a power-hungry monarch and his fanatic brother to save his species.”

• Ben Mariner’s “Apocalypse Wow” tells us, “Jack Winters is in trouble. He had a decent job, friends and had just met the woman of his dreams. But then the world went ahead and ended itself and now Jack fi nds himself in a post-apocalyptic world with no family, job or girlfriend. With his few friends, Jack will journey across the country and encoun-

ter every danger from zombies to heavy met-al horsemen.”

• John Wesley Anderson’s “Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region” ex-plores Ute history and their tradition of culturally modifying trees. Includes photo-graphs of living Native American artifacts throughout what the Ute called “Shining Mountains.”

• Kate Muus’ novel “Secret in the Seeds” follows Ceres, 17, forced to live with her aunt and uncle for the summer. A death leads to an unexpected heirloom — seeds that turn her and farmhand Bry into fugitives, fl eeing the company that will do anything to stop them.

• J.D. Dudycha’s “Paint the Black” is about an 18-year-old baseball phenomenon with a 98-mph fastball and devastating slider. Picked in the fi rst round, his future seemed secure until his dream life turned into per-sonal tragedy.

• “I Am NOT Telling” by Shawn Jones is about Big Trouble Tommy and his journey to becoming Trouble Free Tommy.

• “Princess Isabella and the Mystery of the Golden Keys” by K.B. Lebsock and Jessica Wulf tells of a puzzled Isabella, who receives golden keys from her teacher and classmates. Patience is learned.

• “Biblical Solutions for Daily Living — Developing a Vital and Personal Relation-ship with God,” by Aleta You, Ph.D., helps the reader relate to everyday living.

• Dawn Finnegan Kinder, a registered nurse, has a challenging title: “The Beautiful Secrets of Alzheimer’s: A Fresh Approach,” with helpful visions for caregivers.


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Calendar of EventsFor a complete list of South Metro Denver Chamber events visit our website www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

Thursday, August 6Chamber Connect 101 – New Member Orientation4:00 – 5:30 pm – SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Friday, August 7Women in Business Speaker Series: Heidi Ganahl7:30 – 9:00 am - SMDC WhippleWood Conference Center2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Tuesday, August 11Business After Hours – Holben HayLake Balzer5:00 – 7:00 pm – Valley Country Club14601 Country Club Dr., Aurora

Friday, August 141 Year Anniversary & Ice Cream Social at Yoga Pod5:30 – 7:30 pm – Yoga Pod Southglenn6870 S. University Blvd., Centennial

Summer Toast: Denver’s premier

marketing and business

networking eventSummer Toast is celebrating its’ 13th annual year

as Denver’s largest marketing event, and this year’s celebration will be on �ursday, August 13th from 5:30-9 PM at the Exdo Event Center, 3500 Walnut Street, Denver. �is is an incredible event and a great way to connect with like-minded individuals who can help you grow your business. Networking galore!

Enjoy free beer from MillerCoors, Colorado Native, and free wine tastings from In�nite Monkey �eorem. Network with over 100 organizations, snack on complimentary food from Denver Eateries, participate in gi� giveaways, and so much more! Go to www.summertoast.com to register today – this party will be festive and fun… don’t forget business cards!

Tickets $30, Student Ticket $15; Your ticket includes all you can eat from Denver restaurants, plus 2 drink tickets!

Register online at: www.summertoast.com • Meet our charity: Rocky Mountain MicroFinance

Institute• Mile High Spirits: New: Punching Mule in a can

– tastings of Cuidado Tequila with Freshies Margarita Mix; Squeal Rum with Teakoe Teas; Nanna Teas; Corvus Co�ee and Eldorado Water and Eldorado Vitamin Water

• Put your feet in the sand at the EXDO RiNo Beach Club. Bring your sandals!

• Greenworks Video – Lights, Camera, Action. Wait and see!

• Gusto Studio Booth is back – Get your happy going on!

• Experience Pros and Latin Life Denver – talking us up on their radio shows

• Denver Business Journal and Westword – spreading the news

• WB2 – Colorado’s Best – Our TV Sponsor!• Photographers Alex Bowman and Michael Cano

will capture your energy

Member Spotlight: Experience ProsVote for this Colorado company to have

a commercial in the 2016 Superbowl!Experience Pros is a positive and

business-oriented morning radio show, airing weekdays from 10 AM – Noon on AM 560 KLZ. It has won numerous awards, including the 2015 ‘Best Radio Morning Show’ by Colorado Community Media. Angel Tuccy and Eric Reamer ARE �e Experience Pros!

�e Experience Pros Radio Show has served the small business community since November of 2009, and has won numerous nominations and awards including “Best Midday Show 2013″ and “Best News/Talk Show Host/Team 2013 & 2014″ by the Colorado Broadcasting Association.

They are the founders of Ladies Who Lunch, Experience Pros University, The Extreme Customer Service Directory and their most popular brand: Fan Braggin’® Friday. Between the two of them they are

bestselling authors of 7 books including “Lists That Saved My Life”, “Lists That Saved My Business” and “Waste Less Time/Gain More Customers”.Tuccy and Reamer are both certi�ed professional speakers, and keynote together as one on topics ranging from small business development to how to o�er extreme customer service.

Exciting things are happening for Experience Pros, as they are contending to win a Superbowl Ad. Every year, some of the world’s biggest brands pay top dollar to feature their brands during the Big Game. They pay a premium for good reason. �e live TV audience on game day has reached upwards of 121 million viewers! Because of the high demand and high cost, the commercials that run are usually for huge national corporations, but this year, small businesses could be among them. �e winner will receive a 30-second TV commercial promoting their business

that will run on the Big Game. Intuit QuickBooks will cover the cost of developing and producing the commercial as well as the cost of purchasing 30 seconds’ worth of advertising time during the Big Game.

Simply go to https://www.smallbusinessbiggame.com/contests/sbbg/entries/51 to vote for Experience Pros to win this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Let’s help promote small business on a huge scale!

�e South Metro Denver Chamber is proud to have Experience Pros as members. Please visit www.experiencepros.com for additional information.

“Hegira” by Parker writer Jim Cronin is among the new books featured at a Parker author showcase at the Parker Library on Aug. 15. Courtesy photo

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SEPTEMBER

Yoga in the Park

It’s time again for sunset salutations. Join RidgeGate, South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the Lone Tree Recreation Center for free Yoga in the Park classes in Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. In case of storms, class will be canceled.

Tuesday, August 25, 6:30-7:30pm

Guided Nature Hikes

Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes on a variety of topics. Hikes are free to the public – registration is required at ridgegate.com/events.

Tuesday, August 11, 7-8:30pm — Black Bears & BluffsSaturday, August 22, 10-11:30am — The Hawk Over Our Homes Saturday, August 29, 7:00-8:30pm — Full Moon HikeSaturday, September 19, 8:30-10:30am — Noticing Nature

Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center

RidgeGate sponsors Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace – an out-door evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at lonetreeartscenter.org.

Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 — Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience

Walk Concerts

Enjoy this series of concerts with free live music, food trucks and activities. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, courtesy of South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Enjoy vendors, entertainers and art activities from 5-6pm, with live music starting at 6 and continuing until 8pm.

Thursday, August 20, 5-8pm — Rastasaurus - Reggae

Schweiger Ranch Events

Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year in partnership with The Liniger Building at CU South Denver (formerly The Wildlife Experience.) Learn more at ridgegate.com.

Saturday, August 1 — Family Camping Skills Workshop with CU South DenverSaturday, August 8 — Geocaching & Navigation Workshop with CU South DenverSaturday, August 8 — Campfire Stories & S’mores with CU South DenverSaturday, August 22 — Archery Workshop with CU South DenverSunday, September 6 — Free Guided Tour of Schweiger Ranch - Register at ridgegate.com/eventsSaturday, September 12 — Family Camping Skills Workshop with CU South DenverSaturday, September 19 — Archery Workshop with CU South DenverSaturday, September 19 — Campfire Stories & S’mores with CU South Denver

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CURTAIN TIME Iconic Albee

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is Edward Albee’s American classic, playing through Aug. 16 at The Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Directed by Rick Yaconis. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Aug. 9 and 16. Tickets: $26, 303-232-0363, theed-getheatre.com.

Anniversary piece“Ghost Light,” written and directed by Nagle Jackson,

and commissioned to celebrate the Creede Repertory

Theatre’s 50th anniversary, tells about the founding of the famous mountain theater, including the presence of three local ghosts. Plays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 12, 14. Tickets: $33-$40, 719-658-2540 or creederep.org.

Former mayor on stage“Clarence Darrow For the Defense” by David Rintels,

based on Irving Stone’s book, will be presented by Sling-shot Artist Productions Aug. 7 to 30 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. The one-man play stars David Casiano, former mayor of Parker, and is directed by Robert Michael Sanders. Performances:

7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$22, 303-739-1970, aurorafoxartscenter.org.

St. Tropez“La Cage Aux Folles” by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry

Herman, based on Jean Poiret’s play, is presented by Ignite Theatre Company from Aug. 14 to Sept. 6 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Directed by Bernie Cardell, choreographed by Matthew D. Peters. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Aug. 24; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/$20, 720-362-2697, ignitetheatre.com.


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PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petitionfor Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 6, 2015 thata Petition for a Change of Name of anadult has been filed with the Elbert CountyCourt.

The Petition requests that the name ofZachary Arthur Durr be changed toZachary Arthur Kallweit.Case No.: 15 C 37

Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of CourtBy: Jafeen Jenkins, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 23194First Publication: July 30, 2015Last Publication: August 13, 2015Publisher: Elbert County News

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petitionfor Change of Name

Public notice is given on July 6, 2015 thata Petition for a Change of Name of anadult has been filed with the Elbert CountyCourt.

The Petition requests that the name ofMelissa Kay Durr be changed toMelissa Kay Kallweit.Case No.: 15 C 38

Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of CourtBy: Jafeen Jenkins, Deputy Clerk

Legal Notice No: 23195First Publication: July 30, 2015Last Publication: August 13, 2015Publisher: Elbert County News

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGAdministrative Plat Amendment

Notice is hereby given that on 17th ofAugust, 2015, at 1PM, or as soon as pos-sible thereafter, the Director of Com-munity and Development Services willconsider a plat amendment pursuant tothe current Elbert Cnty Subdivision Regu-lations. Hearings are to be held in theCDS Conference Room. Further informa-tion may be obtained by calling the ElbertCnty Community & Development Ser-vices Department, 215 Comanche Street,Kiowa, CO 80117, Telephone: 303-621-3136.

Project Name and Number:APA 15-0015 Elkhorn Ranches PlatAmendment #3Legal Description of Property:2603 Loyd CircleReason for Amendment;”No Build Area” EnchroachmentDate of Application: June 22, 2015

Legal Notice No.: 23196First Publication: July 30, 2015Last Publication: August 13, 2015Publisher: The Elbert County News

Name Changes

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SALOME’S STARSFOR RELEASE WEEK OF AUG. 3, 2015

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t gnash those pearly whites because you might have to delay your plans. This could give the Lucky Lamb a better perspec-tive of what’s been done, and what still needs doing.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Scoring financial bull’s-eyes is easy for the focused Bovine who knows the ins and outs of the marketplace. But even with your suc-cess record, caution is still the watchword.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Watch that tendency to over-romanticize a situation that should be given closer scrutiny. Better to be suspicious now and ask for an explanation, or face a sad surprise later.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Bruised self-confi-dence can make things difficult unless you accept the fact that you have what it takes. Ignore the critics and concentrate on believing in yourself. Good luck.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congratulations on what you’ve accomplished. But this is no time to curl up for some serious catnapping. Your rivals are probably al-ready working on plans to overtake your lead.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your adventur-ous side wants to play a more dominant role this week, and you might want to oblige. Try to arrange for some getaway time with that special person.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Taking logical approaches to pesky workplace issues can help resolve even long-standing problems. A shift in policy might catch you by surprise. Be alert to signs of change.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your kind-ness and compassion are exactly what are needed in dealing with an awkward situation in the early part of the week. Share the weekend fun with family and friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Keeping your focus straight and true is a good way of getting your points across. Save any variations for a later time. The musical arts are important this weekend.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Reject advice to cut corners in reaching your goal. Better to take a little more time to do the job as you promised. You’ll gain new respect for your honesty and integrity.

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PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Confronting someone who is making a lot of mistakes could be the kindest thing you can do both for that person and for anyone who could be adversely affected by the errors.

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AREA CLUBSOngoingDouglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ As-sociation meets at 9 a.m. every �rst Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

The Elbert County 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. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheri�.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96-year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets at 6:30 p.m. the �rst Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.

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

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.

Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the �rst Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-

2573, or email [email protected].

The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and 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://outbackex-press.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated.

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the �rst Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information.

Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker o�ers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com.

Sky Cli� Adult Day Center Support Groups: Stoke Victors meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month. Lunch is provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Evening Stroke Victors meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Cookies and co�ee provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Caregivers Support Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. All groups meet at Sky Cli� Adult Day Center in Castle Rock. Contact Sky Cli� at 303-814-2863. Visit www.skycli�.org.

VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the �rst Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www.vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.

7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$22, 303-739-1970, aurorafoxartscenter.org.

St. Tropez“La Cage Aux Folles” by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry

Herman, based on Jean Poiret’s play, is presented by Ignite Theatre Company from Aug. 14 to Sept. 6 at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Directed by Bernie Cardell, choreographed by Matthew D. Peters. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Aug. 24; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/$20, 720-362-2697, ignitetheatre.com.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK? Want to know what clubs, art exhibits, meetings and cultural events are happening in your area and the areas around you? Visit our website at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/calendar.


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