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Streets getting facelift Metro district repairs and landscapes medians, beautifies interchanges By Jane Reuter

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Lone Tree’s Taylor Rimmer takes a breather from trying to stand inside the water balls on July 4 at Sweetwater Park. Photo by Jane Reuter

Celebrating a successful Fourth Storm and online sign-up glitches only hiccups in 2014 festivities By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com For the first time in seven years, Lone Tree’s Independence Day celebration went off without a hitch. Almost. A late afternoon thunderstorm shut down the Sweetwater Park festivities for about an hour and a half, and an online sign-up system aimed at alleviating long lines for the free attractions buckled under extreme demand. But those were minor glitches in an otherwise happy event, city leaders agreed. Some even saw the storm as a blessing in disguise. “The rain was perfect because it dampened down everything and we didn’t have to worry about fires,” Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Millet said. “I thought it was a beautiful evening.” Since 2008, rain, fire and man-made hiccups that delayed or canceled the fireworks have done in the annual event. This year, stormy weather came again, but passed well before sunset. Event organizers announced via loudspeakers about an hour after the park’s 4 p.m. opening that severe weather was en route, and they would close the park temporarily as a precautionary measure. Lone Tree and Acres Green residents were undeterred. When the storm passed and the park re-opened, both the sun and the crowds returned. “I think they all came back,” special events coordinator Lesley Johnson said. “I’m 100 percent sure we had 10,000 people there.” The park’s capacity is 10,000 and by the morning of July 4, the city’s supply of 10,000 wristbands — limited to residents of Lone Tree and Acres Green and their guests — was depleted. Its online sign-up system, a first for 2014 — that was intended to allow people to reserve a spot in line at the water balls, zipline and bungee jump attractions — also suffered ill effects from the crowds planning to attend the events. While the program — which sent texts to let people know about when their turn would be — worked temporarily for some of the attractions, it failed at others. It also was difficult for those who hadn’t signed up online to sign up at the park using smartphones.

The Yellow Designs BMX Stunt Team entertain the crowd on July 4 at Sweetwater Park. Photo by John Klassen

Lone Tree’s medians are getting facelifts and fresh landscaping this summer, and Park Meadows mall is gaining a landscaped entrance to match its sophisticated image. All of it is courtesy of the Park Meadows Metropolitan District. Crews are working on the established medians on both Lincoln Avenue and Yosemite Street, and putting the finishing touches on medians constructed last year along Park Meadows Drive. The work requires periodic lane closures. Time has taken its toll on the medians along Lincoln and Yosemite, which are about 15 years old. “They are just starting to deteriorate,” PMMD manager Bob Blodgett said. “With the combination of rain, snow, ice melt, the salt and sand that’s thrown up on them in the winter —a lot of the grout between the flagstones has gone. Some of the flagstone itself is just cracked and deteriorated.” Crews are re-grouting and resetting the stones, “to hopefully make them last another 15 years,” he said. That work on the medians on Lincoln soon will be complete; crews then will move on to the Yosemite Street medians and work there through late September. The board budgeted $450,000 for the project. Work also is nearing completion on medians along Park Meadows Drive, where crews are framing the structures built in 2013 and adding landscaping. Another PMMD project is underway near Park Meadows shopping center’s east entrance at the corner of Yosemite and Park Meadows Center Drive. The $230,000 project, which includes a $35,000 contribution from the City of Lone Tree, is designed to beautify an interchange that otherwise has been largely ignored. Crews are building a concrete wall, adding irrigation and planting trees, shrubs, ornamental grass and flowers. “That area has never been addressed Streets continues on Page 20

Two-year-old Emma Rotter watches the bungee jumpers through the fence at Sweetwater Park during the Independence Day festivities. Photo by Jane Reuter

Abba Fab guitarist Scott Pearson entertains the crowd at Sweetwater Park during the Abba tribute band’s show on July 4. Photo by John Klassen

“I think it was too many people for the system to handle,” Johnson said. “We’re looking into how we can make it better for next year.” Millet, who stepped in for a working Mayor Jim Gunning, was happy with the way the day’s events went. “There are always things we can improve on, but all things considered, it was

a great event,” she said. “Staff worked very hard. From the bicycle decorating down to the selection of food, there’s a lot of thought and planning that goes into it. “It’s the birthday of our nation. To have your friends and neighbors there joining you in that celebration, I think is wonderful.”

The Park Meadows Metropolitan District’s summer projects include repairing flagstones on Lone Tree’s Lincoln Avenue meridians. Photo by Jane Reuter

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South metro’s beer mug runneth over Two more microbreweries added to fast-growing list By Jane Reuter

jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com Two more craft breweries recently joined the fast-expanding family of south metro beer makers. Three Freaks Brewery opened in early June at Quebec Street and County Line Road in Highlands Ranch. And also in northern Douglas County, Living the Dream opens July 12 off Highlands Ranch Parkway and South Santa Fe Drive. “It’s exciting for everybody that lives out here and wants to enjoy a quality, craft beer,” said Three Freaks owner Jeff Atencio. “I only hope we can live up to the same standards of those that were here before us. I’m excited to be part of it.” The two tasting rooms opened just weeks behind neighboring breweries Blue Spruce in Centennial and 38 State in Littleton. Highlands Ranch’s Grist, which opened in late 2013, led the recent spate of microbrewery openings. “We’re all around the same size, all in the same stages, going through all of the growing pains together,” said Living the Dream co-owner Carrie Knose, who sees the convergence of small brewers as a plus for all. “It’s almost like Napa,” she said. “It’s the experience of going to different locations and trying different beers. You can go somewhere, do a sampler tray and say, `Let’s go down the road and do Three Freaks or Grist or Lone Tree.’” Most of the tasting rooms are in off-thebeaten-path locations, and some — like Lone Tree and Living the Dream — are tucked into strip developments among industrial neighbors. “That goes with the nature of the business,” Knose said. “Breweries typically are in industrial areas. We happen to be manufac-

turing a very likable product. It makes it almost like a scavenger hunt to find them.” To help beer lovers in their quest, south metro brewery owners are together working to start a microbrewery tour bus. “It’s almost as though as soon as you make your way up Santa Fe, you’ve entered the beer valley,” Atencio said. “What’s nice about the craft beer community is we’re not looking at somebody who’s out for a buzz. We’re looking at somebody who’s enjoying the beer and appreciating the style.” With so many breweries, “I think we’re looking at a situation where the (breweries) will attempt to challenge each other to make great beers. I’m pretty sure we’re going to see some very healthy, friendly competition. The consumer is going to benefit from that.”

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Three Freaks is located in a strip mall just off one of Highlands Ranch’s busiest highway interchanges, and directly backing to the C-470 bicycle trail. A longtime Highlands Ranch resident, Atencio determined long before he found the space that his business would be in Highlands Ranch. He wasn’t aiming for an easy commute. Atencio is sold on the taste of the area’s water, which he sees as key to making great-tasting beer. As a former South Metro Fire inspector and 27-year home brewer, Atencio knows a thing or two about water and beer making. “I’ve been brewing with the water in Highlands Ranch for many years,” he said. “So we’re using the same stuff now we did our homework with. That helps me to identify what we’re looking for as far as the taste. It’s been a benefit to us, and hopefully something the beer drinker can identify with.” Part of Atencio’s new job includes studying his customers’ responses to his products, and trying to ascertain what strikes the deepest chord. “The Lucky Clover (red) has been very popular,” he said. “The stout is very strong but hasn’t overtaken the red. The Last Man

Three Freaks owner Jeff Atencio, right, serves tasters to Highlands Ranch residents and first-time customers Dan and Sue Dolquist on July 2. Photo by Jane Reuter Standing Belgian on certain evenings is the most popular; that kind of came as a bit of a surprise. So far, it’s been pretty equal among the three.” Like Living the Dream, 38 State and Blue Spruce, Atencio encountered stumbling blocks that pushed back the planned opening date of his five-barrel tasting room. “But now, we’re open,” he said. “I’m excited about looking forward, and the opportunity for us to be able to just make some fun, exciting beers.” Three Freaks is located at 7140 E. County Line Road. For more information, visit www.3freaksbrewery.com.

Living the Dream

Knose and partner Jason Bell will peel open the rolling garage doors of their sevenbarrel microbrewery July 12, with five beers on tap. The words Knose uses to describe them are enough to make even a non-beer lover salivate. The cream stout is modeled after a white Russian cocktail using “rum, vanilla, chocolate and coffee.” “I added in peanut butter to give it a nice, organic nutty background,” she said. “Our South Island Wit … is very citrusy. It screams summer.” The tasting room, meanwhile, is designed

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to scream Colorado. Knose and Bell chose the name to reflect their love of the state and its lifestyle, using cast-aside skis and wood to decorate the space. “Most of us love to ski, climb, mountain bike, backpack, kayak,” said Knose, a former ski instructor. “We wanted to bring that whole outdoor Colorado theme into our taproom.” Like Three Freaks, the microbrewery just south of Littleton backs to a bicycle trail, in this case the High Line Canal. The location is a natural tie-in to Knose’s and Bell’s love of the Colorado lifestyle, and makes a summer opening ideal, she said. “We would have opened a few months ago according to plan,” Knose said. “But I think the timing is really good, especially with the bike-ability.” Knose got her start in the industry working for Samuel Adams in Ohio. The company hosts an annual employee home brewing contest, and gave its employees home brew kits, which hooked Knose on the craft. Bell also is a longtime home brewer. While Living the Dream is starting small, Knose said they already have plans and connections for future distribution. Living the Dream is located at 12305 Dumont Way. For more information, visit www.livingthedreambrewing.com.

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Parker teacher’s passion results in historic award Cimarron educator’s devotion to history saluted By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Douglas County middle school teacher’s love and respect for her family helped her earn the title of 2014 Colorado History Teacher of the Year. Shannon Shelton, who teachers at Parker’s Cimarron Middle School, grew up surrounded by men who served in the military — among them her brother, father, grandfather and his three brothers. “I was deemed at a very young age the keeper of the tales,” said Shelton. “They said the stories will die unless someone continued them.” Her determination to keep those stories alive carried over into Shelton’s job. In 2010, she started an annual Veterans’ Day ceremony at Cimarron, honoring veterans from the community and encouraging students’ families and community members to attend. In 2014, about 1,800 people at-

tended the student-led event. Among the attendees were Shelton’s parents, her son, 120 veterans and their family members. Students wrote letters to veterans, which were organized by war and posted on a wall of honor. A student’s father who was serving in Afghanistan Skyped in to participate in the ceremony. Veterans met with students after the formal portion of the event for a reception. “What better way to learn about everyShelton thing that’s involved with war and sacrifice than talking to real veterans and hearing their stories?” Shelton said. The program has built upon itself, expanding far beyond history into English and other subjects. “So many of the students have brothers, sisters or family members that have served,” she said. “We’ve been able to send care packages over to Afghanistan. Through that, we have created some pen pals with some Afghan children. They write in Farsi, but

we have a student in our class who translated the Farsi for us.” Though Shelton initiated the program, she deflects credit for the award. “I have an amazing group of staff I work with, as well as the group of students I had,” she said. “They had nominated me. It was just an incredible honor.” A mother of three, Shelton said she’s proud to watch her students take ownership of projects like the Veterans’ Day assembly. Some of them now are creating a peer court at the middle school. “Although they’re in eighth grade and don’t think they can do much, I truly believe they’re responsible for changing the world,” she said. Shelton is eligible for the 2014 National History Teacher of the Year award. As part of her state recognition, Cimarron Middle School’s library will receive an archive of history books and educational materials, and the school will be named a Gilder Lehrman Affiliate School. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a nonprofit organization devoted to the improvement of history education.

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Calendar of Events Denver Beer Co. to Expand with Assistance from a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Regis University and South Metro Denver Chamber For Chamber events and for more information, The popular Denver Beer Co.’s founders Patrick Crawford and Charlie Berger met in college. They both were interested in beer. While not unusual for college students, their interest was in brewing. After graduation, Berger became a brewmaster and opened a small business. Crawford, a satellite engineer at Lockheed Martin, continued brewing beer as a hobby and often called his longtime friend for tips and advice on improving his homemade brew. Three years ago the two men opened the Denver Beer Co., a South Metro Denver Chamber member company. Recently the great success of the brewery in the Highlands led Crawford and Berger to seek an expansion opportunity. In order to explore the possibility of bottling and distributing their beer throughout Colorado, Crawford and Berger reached out to the South Metro Denver Chamber for assistance. The Denver Beer Co. was selected to

participate in a special Regis University Master of Business Administration (MBA) School of Management course titled “The South Metro Denver Chamber Project.” The course was designed to allow an MBA class to work with a business selected by the South Metro Chamber. Businesses chosen are in the process of change, growth and/or expansion. The students, under the direction of Dr. Mike Fisher, a professor in the MBA program, focus on strategic planning and solutions for the company. Students complete in-depth analysis on the company’s issue and present multiple scenarios that examine human resources, financial projections, and marketing. In the case of the Denver Beer Co., the students examined the company’s ability to expand production and distribute their product throughout Colorado. Although the conclusion of the report is proprietary, Crawford commented, “We are pleased with the conclusions and the level of

professionalism, commitment and dedication the students and their mentors displayed throughout the project.” Businesses interested in participating in this project offered by Regis University through the South Metro Denver Chamber should contact Brian Bartony, Senior Business Development Manager, South Metro Denver Chamber at 303 795 0142 ext. 114.

to meet individually with participants to answer specific questions regarding their bank, credit union, or alternative lending institution’s specific products. Attending financial institutions include: Colorado Business Bank/CoBiz Financial; Bellco Credit Union; Colorado Enterprise Fund; Accion; Liquid Capital of Colorado; U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); Colorado Lending Source; Colorado Crowdfunding.

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SYNERGY HomeCare in Littleton announces SYNERGY HomeCare University

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Synergy HomeCare, a South Metro Chamber member who has newly relocated to Littleton, held a ribbon cutting to promote the creation of a new Caregiver Training Lab within the SYNERGY HomeCare University at the center. The event was held at their downtown Littleton location at 5721 S Spotswood, was attended by 30 Chamber members and guests. It featured a welcome by Littleton Mayor Phil Cernanec. Tom Yetzer, owner/operator of Synergy HomeCare of Denver also expressed his thank to attendees and welcomed them to the facility. The HomeCare University facility was opened in late 2013 to provide an opportunity to create hands-on training for all Colorado-based Synergy HomeCare caregivers. The innovative new Caregiver Training Lab provides eight hours of training focused on memory care for patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The university is unique to the non-medical homecare industry because it

allows the company to provide a lab environment to consistently train and assess personal care skills. They define personal care skills as ADLS or Activities of Daily Living, which include bathing, dressing, moving and other typical daily activities. SYNERGY HomeCare of Denver is a caregiver agency and solution provider that has been serving the Denver Metro area since 2006. They offer senior home assistance, home care support, and in-home companionship services in Denver, Littleton, Aurora and surrounding areas. For more information regarding SYNERGY HomeCare of Denver, please visit http://www.synergyhomecare. com/ or call 303-756-9322 to learn more and discuss your options. For more information regarding the South Metro Denver Chamber’s events and membership opportunities, please visit www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

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STEM school founders launching new project Alexandria program seen as ‘capstone’ By Jane Reuter

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jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com The founders of Highlands Ranch’s STEM School and Academy are holding a series of informational meetings about a planned new sixth- through 12th-grade charter school. The proposed Alexandria School of Innovation will be, one founder believes, the culmination of all they’ve done so far. “We believe this is our capstone project,” Judy Brannberg said. “We’re taking all the information we learned and gleaned from the past 15 years in our experience with starting charter schools. This is our best project ever, a collection of all the ideas we have about education.” They aim to open for the 201516 academic year, adding grades to eventually offer all grades from prekindergarten through 12th grade. A site for the new school hasn’t yet been established, though Brannberg

said they have focused their search on northern Highlands Ranch and eastern Douglas County. The school’s charter application will be submitted to the Douglas County Board of Education in late August or early September, she said. Brannberg and her husband Barry, who founded the STEM School that opened in August 2011, no longer are affiliated with the Highlands Ranch school. But they’re using what they learned through that and other endeavors to create Alexandria. “It’s not a replication of STEM,” Brannberg said. “This is brand-new. The whole focus is innovation.” The school is named after Alexandria, Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great and once the largest and most prosperous city in the world. It was a magnet for scholars, scientists, philosophers, mathematicians, artists and historians. In addition to emphasizing the four major components of a STEM school — science, technology, engineering and math — the Alexandria School of Innovation will include the arts and athletics.

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Teachers will use a combination of instructional techniques. “You can’t just put kids in front of a computer and say, `Let’s solve a problem or do a project,’” Brannberg said. “You have to have some direction as well. You have to balance inquirybased learning with direct instruction, a little bit of the old and new together.” Students also will learn about entrepreneurship. “We want every student to know how to open their own business,” Brannberg said. “That’s what really makes America unique.” Engineering will be taught to students at every grade level. Parents also will be expected to participate in their children’s education. Construction plans call for an open design, free of hallways. “It’s going to be an amazing school,” Brannberg said. “We’re looking for a funder, a philanthropic family, right now to help us.” For more information and to see a schedule of open houses, visit www. alexandriak12.org.

Douglas County raccoon tests positive for rabies Case is first of its kind in 10 years, state health officials say By Jane Reuter

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tion for the state’s Women, Infants and Children program, which provides nutrition education and support for low-income women and their children, according to statistics provided by Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office. Teen abortion rates have also fallen. The state saw a 35 percent drop in that number from 2009 through 2012 in counties that are served by the initiative. Wolk and Hickenlooper said that unwanted pregnancies among teenagers can have serious health and psychological impacts on women and their children. Mothers who are involved in unwanted pregnancies are at a higher risk of being physically abused and the pregnancies can sometimes lead to abortions. Children born as a result of unwanted pregnancies can sometimes experience child abuse, neglect and a range of mental health issues, officials said. “We see that waiting until the mother is in the right place at the right time and ready to have children really creates a better situation for everyone concerned,” Hickenlooper said.

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Relay ramps up for Sweet 16 bash Highlands Ranch/ Lone Tree event on record-setting pace By Ryan Boldrey

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American Cancer Society hosts all-night Relay for Life events all over the country. The Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree event is entering its 16th year and celebrating with a campout theme from 6 p.m. July 25 until 8 a.m. July 26 at the track at Cresthill Middle School in Highlands Ranch. “I love the overnight aspect,” said event organizer Jenn Stewart. “It’s so much about what a cancer patient goes through. Food is important, exercise is important, rest is

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important, and sometimes you need to tag a family member in to help out.” The team-oriented event features at least one person walking the track from each team all night, kicking off with a survivors lap and followed by a caregivers lap. Then it’s everyone’s turn to get on the track. And it’s not a race. It’s more what committee member and melanoma survivor Kari Larese calls “a community fighting together.” The event raises money for the ACS, 93 percent of which stays local, Stewart said, being used for research programs, patient advocacy and education. More than $7 million has been raised to date in Colorado through relay events, she said, and this year’s relay hopes to shatter last year’s local event record of $58,889. Already with a record number of 36 teams signed up, a total of $36,000 has been raised thus far. “We have a good mix of businesses, family groups, church groups and kids all signed up,” Larese said. “It’s a good opportunity to get to know your neighbors and raise money for local research. For kids, they hear about how much fun it is, and they get to learn about leadership, com-

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Dr. Oz is no wizard, but you are If you read this column today, I guarantee that you will lose at least five pounds. Half of all of the programs on television are about eating, half are about dieting and the other half are talk shows, like Dr. Oz’s. Dr. Oz went to Washington in mid-June and he was grilled by senators who were displeased with his miracle weight-loss claims. One senator said, “I don’t know why you need to say this stuff when you know it’s not true.” Money, honey. Dr. Oz (real name Mehmet Cengiz Oz) is highly respected, but not, it turns out, by everyone. He sounds fine and convincing. Kind of like an evangelist. I don’t trust evangelists, do you? I see thousands in the audience, and my imagination turns them all into sheep, and each one of them is holding up a Visa card. The Food Network shows you exactly how to pig out: It’s now showing reruns of “Man v. Food,” because the host quit. Good

for him. Adam Richman, a glutton from Brooklyn, ate appalling amounts of food in restaurants. He gained a lot of weight and became depressed. I’ve always wondered how the program goes over in Haiti, Burundi and Angola. Since quitting, Richman has lost 60 pounds. If you are overweight and you want to lose weight, you might listen to almost anyone say almost anything. Oscar Wilde said, “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” I wish I could do it, but I can’t. I do

That’s no problem, that’s an opportunity If you are like me, you have probably been faced with situations or people in your life that could be considered difficult at best, and yes, maybe even a challenge. Situations or events in our lives that could be considered difficult or challenging could range anywhere from health crises, loss of loved ones, unemployment, rebellious children, addiction, expensive auto repairs, household bills, and many other things. People in our lives who seem to test us on a regular basis, if not every single day, include gossips, conceited ego-driven folks, people who seem to bring drama with them anywhere and everywhere they go, and those who are stubborn, narrowminded, or hypocritical. I mean, we are surrounded by challenges and challenging people all the time as we try and navigate our lives at work, school, or at home. Or are we? I think that in some cases we are not surrounded by them accidentally. I think we choose to surround ourselves with people who bring the drama and conflicts. We make a conscious decision to stay associated with people in our lives for any number of reasons. They could be family, they just might be someone we have known all of our lives and we accept them and love them for who they are, or we just love the tension or excitement that they bring to every event or meeting.

In many of the challenging or difficult situations as mentioned above like a health crisis, unemployment, or loss of a loved one, I believe there are people who rise to the occasion and cope as best as they possibly can. I am so encouraged by the emails I receive every day from people who share their hearts and positive attitude as they struggle with things out of their control. You all amaze me and I am proud of you. In tragic and dark situations there is no doubt that we all experience feelings of sadness. Yet I am always astounded when goodness surfaces in the times of trouble. I love the stories of people who have lost a loved one and then find an opportunity to volunteer in an area that was meaningful to the person they lost. And the stories of the unemployed who take the opportunity to develop new skills or learn a new trade, Norton continues on Page 9

everything obsessively, even this column. I write one, two, three columns every day. The paper prints one a week. I have two large art exhibitions coming up months from now. I have been nearly finished for months. I think artists are supposed to be up all night the night before an exhibition. Obesity in America is in the news every day. But, like I said, half of the shows on television focus on eating. The same goes for commercials. There are commercials that offer you pre-portioned meals they send right to your home. They promise not to cut corners. The meals are scrumptious and you will lose weight while you are eating them. How is that possible? I think you are supposed to have one for breakfast, one for lunch, and one for dinner. But if you are obsessive like I am, you would eat nine of them, maybe all at once. Marshall continues on Page 9

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I feel compelled to write to commend Vic Vela on his article “Judge upholds state’s gun laws” in last week’s paper. His point-counterpoint-ruling format provided great clarity on the issue and ruling. Too often proposed legislation is written with so much complexity — with double and triple negatives — that an individual is hard-pressed to recognize our own position on it. The resulting chaos can hardly be considered an adequately representative vote. I also want to note that Weld County Sheriff John Cooke deserves to be immediately relieved of office for his intention to perform his duties based on his political agenda rather than on the basis of law. Bev Johnson Castle Rock

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Immigration deadlock is political failure In the current combative, partisan environment in Washington, compromise and cooperation are rare occurrences. That is even more evident following House Speaker John Boehner’s recent announcement that the House of Representatives will not act on immigration reform this year. On June 27, 2013, more than a year ago, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill to fix our broken immigration system. We wrote the bill as a part of the Group of 8, which included Republican Sens. Marco Rubio, John McCain, Jeff Flake, and Lindsey Graham. It also included Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer, Dick Durbin and Robert Menendez. The bill passed the Senate with nearly 70 votes. We put politics aside in order to produce this commonsense bill. It has the support of countless organizations — from the Chamber of Commerce to the labor unions, from migrant workers to farmers and ranchers, from law enforcement agencies to the faith community, and Latino leaders. The bill would strengthen our economy, secure our borders, reform guest worker programs, establish a rational system for the future flow of immigrants, and provide a tough but fair path to citizenship for the

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maybe even finally pursue a career that they have a passion for instead of what they settled for. And the news of a family facing a health crisis or addiction problem behind closed doors who seek and find the opportunity to rally together to support one another physically, emotionally and spiritually, further unifying or reuniting the family. And as far as the company we keep and circles we travel in, it is really up to us to find the opportunity to separate ourselves from the toxic or poison people in our lives, or to look for the good in each relationship and use that as a springboard and opportunity to deepen those relationships, again accepting those we truly love for their unique, troublesome, quarrelsome

millions of people living in the shadows. Specifically, the border security provisions include unprecedented measures to double the number of border agents, complete 700 miles of fencing, and utilize new technology to provide 100 percent surveillance. The new guest-worker program would increase the number of visas for workers specializing in high-tech industries and streamline the H-2A visa system for agriculture workers. According to a report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, it would also decrease the deficit by $197 billion in the first 10 years and by $700 billion over the following decade. It would increase the nation’s GDP by 3.3 percent by 2023 and by up to 5.7 percent by 2033.

and cynical personalities. The sun rises and sets the same way every day and every night for each one of us. And with each day, we are blessed with challenges as well as opportunities. And if we flip that around, we can say that with each passing day we are presented with opportunities to face challenging situations. How we choose to view it is really up to each one of us as individuals. How do you view it? Is life filled with challenging people and situations? Or is life filled with opportunities to take on those people and things that challenge us the most? Either way, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And I can just bet that when we look for the opportunities in each challenge, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.

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Perhaps most importantly, this bill was largely crafted with the help of Coloradans from every region, industry, and background. We spoke with farmers on the Western Slope and Eastern Plains who are forced to watch their crops wither and die on the vine because they can’t hire the workers they need to harvest them. We met with the members of the state’s ski resorts and tourist industries who are struggling with an unworkable visa system for seasonal workers. The state’s rapidly growing reputation as a hub for hightech innovation is continuously threatened as we watch our best and brightest — educated in our schools — sent back to their native countries to compete against us. We have also heard from thousands of young DREAMers, many of whom were brought here without their knowledge and know no other country but the United States. The success of the Group of 8 is proof that compromise and cooperation are possible — even for this Congress. Unfortunately, the House of Representatives does not seem to understand the critical need to fix our broken immigration system. The House’s refusal to act has already cost us $13 billion in revenue the bill would have brought. And we will con-

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The food trays look like doll food. I would like to lose a few pounds, but I am not interested in miracles. I can promise you this: We’ll start to see commercials in November that brag that you will lose 20 pounds by Christmas if you go on some kind of diet. If you are overweight, good luck. I mean it. I am overweight, but not by much. I have an addiction, but it’s not a food addiction. My addiction does not show, but if you have a food addiction it shows, and it might be a challenge to go outside. People are cruel. If you are overweight and people are cruel to you, I am sorry.

tinue losing another $37 million more every day. The House’s decision also costs us jobs. The Invest Visa alone would create 75,000 jobs per year. With every day that goes by another harvest season passes, another family is torn apart, another talented student returns to their native country, and another opportunity is lost to fix our broken immigration system. Our country was founded on the quintessential American values of selfdetermination and independence, and there is literally no other country in the world for which immigration is so central — to its history and its heritage. The bill we passed more than a year ago in the Senate bears witness to this shared identity. It is encouraging that the president announced his intention to take action within his power to fix our broken system, but without comprehensive legislation from Congress we cannot move our nation forward. Unfortunately, it seems the House of Representatives is refusing to move away from partisan extremes to join our effort. Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

There are before-and-after commercials that must be hard to watch if you are overweight. They are signature examples of someone who has been lucky enough to figure out how to do it. Overcoming an addiction is almost impossible. “Almost” means that it is possible. No one, no one, can help us if we aren’t ready. One day turns into another day, and the next thing you know, a month has elapsed and nothing has changed. One morning I woke up and said, “This is the day.” Dr. Oz doesn’t have the miracle. You do. Tomorrow is today. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.

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Initiative explores seniors’ needs County prepares for sharp increase in older adults By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando @coloradocommunitymedia.com The State Demography Office expects that by 2030, 24 percent of Douglas County residents will be age 60 or older, double the percentage in 2010 and part of what officials call “the nation’s most dramatic percentage of population growth” in older adults. In 2012, the Partnership of Douglas County Governments established the Senior Initiative Project to explore the impact that changing demographics will have on communities and constituents as the county’s population skews older. The goals of the Senior Initiative are to develop a strong communication pipeline, acquire broadly gathered factual input, build on the strengths of existing resources in the community, and leverage what is currently in place to meet changing needs and encourage the development of inno-

vative methods. During 2013, with the information gathered through a provider network survey, a Douglas County resident survey and multiple “listening tour” meetings in diverse areas of the county, the committee was able to develop the following recommendations: • Share results of the surveys with the governments’ partnership so that members can consider incorporating findings into public policy decisions. • Develop and launch a senior interactive website with all things of interest to seniors in Douglas County. Create a “onestop shop” for information that becomes the “go to” online place for Douglas County seniors and their families. • Organize a consortium of providers to create networking, information-sharing and partnership opportunities. • Work with established collaborative groups such as Douglas County Transit Solutions and the Douglas County Housing Partnership to address the housing and transportation needs identified through this process. “The advisory committee is taking re-

‘We envision things like the creation of a single referral type of process between organizations that do similar types of services things, making sure they all know about each other and know what each other does.’ Deputy County Manager Barbara Drake sponsibility for implementing these recommendations,” said Deputy County Manager Barbara Drake, who helped oversee the project. “For example, we have an event planned for October of this year at the Events Center where we will be bringing together all of the providers that were sent the survey and both share the results of the survey with them, as well as create some networking opportunities. “We envision things like the creation of a single referral type of process between organizations that do similar types of services things, making sure they all know about each other and know what each other does. The other thing it helps us do in the community is begin to identify the gaps. Even though we talked about building on the resources that we have in the community, we clearly have areas that we need to improve.” Surveys were conducted online, at meetings and events, and with the help of volunteers who delivered the survey to home-bound seniors. A total of 648 surveys were collected. Almost 75 percent of the respondents were between age 56 and 75. Thirteen “listening tours” were held throughout the county to solicit the opinions of local seniors, with a total of 260 people attending. The provider survey was designed to better understand the network of local senior service providers and how they interact with each other and local seniors. Eighty-five providers were invited to take part in an online survey and 68 responded. “We really wanted to try and get a wide variety of seniors in all age groups,” Drake said.

According to the Senior Initiative Project, in Douglas County, 23 percent of residents over age 65 are still in the labor force. Grandparents have increasing responsibility for grandchildren in Douglas County. According to the survey, at least 740 grandparents are the sole responsible guardian for their own grandchildren under age 18, and 24 percent of those grandparents living in multi-generational families provide care to grandchildren. Of those who responded to the survey, 73 percent indicated they do not feel their local government does a good job communicating information regarding issues impacting people over 60 clearly and with enough frequency. When asked what would be the best way to communicate important community information to them, 90 percent of respondents indicated they’d use a website for issues, services and information, while only 25 percent of those would like to have someone to call. The top five amenities people indicated they want in their neighborhoods as they grow older are accessible and walkable streets; lighting on streets and trails; accessible walking trails; readable street signs; and restrooms in parks. Overall, the work of the initiative in 2013 concluded that seniors want to have more effective and efficient ways to obtain information and provide input regarding topics of interest to them. They also want to be better represented when decisions are made about services and resources. “(The changing needs of seniors) is something that is coming upon us and is something that we need to be aware of,” Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue said.

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Several new state laws take effect Revenge-posting, fatal hit-andruns, Jessica’s Law addressed Staff report A wide-ranging group of 50 new laws dealing with everything from Internet crimes to marijuana research to Jessica’s Law took effect July 1. The statutes are among 425 bills that passed the Legislature and were signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper this year. One of the more interesting laws creates a misdemeanor for the online posting of sexual photos of a person for the purposes of harassment or financial gain, otherwise known as “revenge porn.” Posting of the so-called revenge porn is often carried out by an angry lover or spouse as a way of getting back at their partner over a relationship gone wrong. The new law — which had bipartisan support at the Capitol — carries with it a maximum fine of $10,000. “The effects of someone posting intimate photos online can be devastating to the victim, but now there will be serious consequences for the perpetrators of this horrible practice,” said bill sponsor Rep. Amy Stephens, R-Monument, through an e-mailed statement. Another noteworthy statute will provide $9 million for the study of the health benefits of medical marijuana. The legislation sets up a grant program to fund scientific research into the ways that medical pot can impact those who

have chronic ailments. New public safety laws also took effect on July 1. They included a law that will give police more time to investigate fatal hitand-runs. The law extends the statute of limitations for fatal hit-and-runs to 10 years. Prior to the new law taking effect, a hit-andrun crime could not be prosecuted five years after the incident occurred. “This new law will go a long way toward giving law enforcement the ability to solve any fatal hit-and-runs that occur in Colorado,” said Rep. Kathleen Conti, RLittleton, a bill sponsor. “The families of victims can now feel more confident that the crime against their loved one will not go unsolved.” Also, child sex offenders will face more stringent sentencing penalties, under Colorado’s first-ever version of “Jessica’s Law.” The law — based on a national initiative that is named after a Florida girl who was murdered by a sex offender — imposes a mandatory minimum sentencing structure that includes up to life in prison for those who commit violent sexual assaults against children. Prior to the new law, the most severe sentence a court could hand out was 24 years behind bars. Also taking effect on July 1 was the state’s annual budget. The budget commits $188 million to flood and wildfire recovery efforts; provides more than $100 million in funding for students attending state colleges and universities; and increases the state’s emergency “rainy day” fund by $130 million.

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Fireworks filled the night sky above Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree on July 4. In the south metro area, there were plenty of professional fireworks displays like this one, but there were also many complaints of illegal displays in neighborhoods. Courtesy photo

Independence Day fires up area neighborhoods Officers say sources of illegal displays hard to track down By Jane Reuter

jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two years of severe fire restrictions contributed to a cavalcade of fireworks last week in Douglas County neighborhoods — both legal and illegal. Law officers wrote few complaints, however, saying the sources of the pyrotechnics are elusive. “There is no doubt there were plenty of fireworks that were shot off that were illegal,” said Sgt. Ron Hanavan, of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. “We did take numerous complaints, but much of them we were unable to locate. Unless neighbors call and say, ‘This is where it happened,’ it’s difficult to find out where they’re coming from.” Sheriff’s deputies didn’t cite anyone for fireworks-related violations over the Fourth of July weekend. Lone Tree Police issued one citation July 5 in RidgeGate stemming from a fireworks complaint. Complicating matters further, not all fireworks were banned this year, making it harder to distinguish the legal devices from the illegal ones. Fireworks that leave the ground or produce a loud bang were illegal this year. Fireworks including some fountains, wheel and ground spinners, sparklers, toy smoke devices, snakes and glow worms were among the permissible items. Like Hanavan, Lone Tree Police Chief Jeff Streeter acknowledged there was a high volume of neighborhood fireworks. “I think some people had stored them away for a couple of years and figured, `This is the time,’ ” he said. “It didn’t help that the media was out there saying we didn’t have any fire restrictions.” Streeter echoed Hanavan’s comments on the challenge of tracing the source of illegal fireworks. “If we’re in a neighborhood and we see illegal fireworks, it is our obligation to tell them to knock it off,” he said. “I leave it up to the

‘We know fireworks can cause fires, even when everybody’s doing everything right.’ Sgt. Ron Hanavan, of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office discretion of the officer to write (a citation). But it’s very, very difficult to run those down.” Streeter said his department didn’t receive many complaints. “I think the community is more inclined to call in complaints in a dry year,” he said. “There might have been a level of leniency this year because of the past two to three years. Some people might have said, `Give them a little bit of a break.’ ” South Metro Fire responded to a small, resident-contained brush fire near downtown Parker mid-day July 4; fireworks were the suspected source. They also assisted Littleton firefighters at a two-house fire in Highlands Ranch in the early hours of July 5. Fireworks that were improperly disposed of and hadn’t yet cooled are suspected in that blaze as well. For sheriff’s deputies, Hanavan said stemming the tide of illegal fireworks is also a matter of staffing and priorities. The Fourth of July holiday is among the most taxing of the year. “It is a very, very busy weekend for us,” he said. “We were running from call to call. “We know fireworks can cause fires, even when everybody’s doing everything right. Generally, we have zero tolerance, especially for safety considerations. But our call volume throughout the weekend is extremely high. We have to constantly re-evaluate priorities. And that’s why we really encouraged folks to go to the professional shows, and just do the right thing.”

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Auction offers souvenir of bowl blowout Jack Avila’s large painting is on unmounted canvas, with grommets in the edges for mounting on the wall. Is it an image of a deconstructed piece of machinery? Some of his tools are displayed beneath it on the floor. Photos by Sonya Ellingboe

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Museo de las Americas hosts unusual exhibit By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe @coloradocommunitymedia.com “The marks told a story of the beautiful crude, the elaborate conversations, transforming the surface …,” artist Josiah Lopez writes. A visitor to “Outside in 303” at Denver’s Museo de las Americas walks through a darkened passage, past dingy gray (think alley) walls filled with urban graffiti, then into galleries filled with mostly brilliantly colored, edgy, lively, skillfully rendered works by artists whom curator Maruca Salazar calls “the west side warriors.” She and co-curator Gwen Chanzit turned to poetry for an unusual curator’s statement — and the seven varied artists’ statements also take a poetic turn. Allow time to read them. The curatorial statement says: “My plate is full! ... And I have devoured my place / in this world. / I smell the poison vapors of the can and am / Protected by smoking mirrors, I find cold alleys / phantom shadows and the other side of the tracks. / The cracks in the street of my neighborhood / reflect ancient peaks to the west of my heart. / Can I be swallowed by the streets and become / invisible? / I call the West Side warriors to protect the hollow ground. / But … for now I can only paint the emotions, / dreams and hopes of the voices on the walls. / To the graffiti artists of Outside In 303 / Be Brave.” This group of seven local artists, born and raised on Denver’s west side, “who typically use the environment as their canvas, face the challenges and constraints of being placed in

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s autographed football is being auctioned off by the American Physical Therapy Association for the Bob Doctor Golf Tournament July 26 at the Colorado National Golf Club in Parker. The football is valued at $425 with a $200 minimum bid. Here’s the link to bid: www.blacktie-colorado.com/auctions/index.cfm?fuseaction=Auctions. Item&aid=627&iid=597221. The ball not only bears Wilson’s signature, but “XLVIII Champs” is noted as well. For those still smarting from the Seahawks’ drubbing of our beloved Broncos (43-8), you might want this souvenir to kick around. Here is link to golf tournament info: www. coloradophysicaltherapists.org/apta-events/ bob-doctor-golf-tournament/.

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Paper panels by Josiah Lopez, with powerful blackand-white drawings of street people fill a wall. the `white box’ walls of a museum,” Salazar said. They are: Jack Avila, Javier Fidelis Flores, “Kans 89,” Mario Zoots, Josiah Lopez, Victoriano Rivera and Gabriel Salazar. In addition to his wall art — strong blackand-white drawings of street people on carefully arranged slabs of paper — Josiah Lopez has created a short video piece called “Enter, Escape, Viajar.” It includes transportation images, both realistic and abstracted, constant motion and an accompanying soundtrack of Denver’s urban noise. He also is responsible for a wall of patterned folk images and the mini-tagger figure standing at the edge of it, contemplating. “Kans 89” told museum staff that she has a long connection with the Museo — she remembers coming there as a 6-year-old. Her body of work, “Broken Peace’s,” speaks to her playful exploration of individual identity, including music, cartoons, graffiti art and color — some images deconstructed. She uses traditional materials and those of the graffiti artist, hoping for a dialogue between artist and viewer wherever her art is located. Jack Avila writes of his youthful fascina-

Cartoon-inspired, but edgy, this painting was done by artist “Kans 89.” She recalls visiting the Museo de las Americas as a 6-year-old. tion with graffiti: “… notices and claims of who’s been there and who stays there by inner city youth; as common as it was, always fascinated me from an early age. Like a secret language posted in public, so foreign to most it was visually discounted as garbage.… This living bulletin, virtual barometer of the streets, of all its hazards and gems, still speaks to me today….” His unmounted canvas, secured through grommets like a banner, is a large, powerful yellow and black graffiti/painting suggesting deconstructed machinery to this viewer. Beneath it, he displays his tools and as the wall progresses to the corner, there is a composition of found materials and the dictum: “Use your world.” “Outside In 303” offers a color-filled, sometimes gritty, image of Denver artists who deserve recognition as a vital part of our societal fabric. It will run until Sept. 21 and should be included in a visit to the active Denver Arts District — an area with lots of messages awaiting.

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Mario Zoots’ colorful large painted canvas reflects folk patterns, cartoonish faces and precisely arranged artifacts of some sort. It glows at the viewer.

“Outside In 303” is at the Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, through Sept. 21. An artist panel on July 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. will discuss “Art vs. Vandalism.” Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Admission: $5, members free. 303-571-4401, museo.org.

The Denver Botanic Gardens is all abuzz with the news that The Hive Garden Bistro, an al fresco dining experience alongside the Monet Pool, has opened in time for the spectacular Chihuly glass art exhibit, which is on display through Nov. 30. The new restaurant is in the same location as the previous Monet Café, but features a larger deck and an expanded menu that offers snacks, lunch and dinner. Catering by Design operates The Hive. The Hive features a large menu of madeto-order sandwiches, burgers, soups and salads. Gourmet wood-fired pizzas will be introduced soon. A children’s menu is available. Soft-serve ice cream and rotating agua fresca flavors such as strawberry mint, cucumber basil and lime tarragon are also offered. Summer hours: open daily 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 28. Last entry to the Gardens is 8 p.m. On early closure days for special events, The Hive closes at 3 p.m. The Hive reopens at 6 p.m. on York Street Summer Concert nights for pre-concert meals or to-go food to eat during the concert.

Colorado history celebrated

In honor of Colorado’s 138th birthday, History Colorado museums will be free to the public Aug. 1 and 2, offering visitors two days to celebrate Colorado’s wild, colorful, historical, traditional and modern culture. The two-day Colorado Day celebration at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, will include food, music, dancing and hands-on activities as well as a chance to recognize how Colorado’s past has shaped today. “No other organization can help Coloradans understand the present in the context of the past the way we can,” said Kathryn Hill, History Colorado chief operations officer. “We celebrate Colorado’s places, stories and cultures every day, and this is evident the minute you enter our museums. On Colorado Day, we offer even more for visitors of all ages to spark imaginations and stimulate conversations about our state’s issues and future.” Beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 1, History Colorado and its partners, the Department of Agriculture, the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Visitor Services will meet on the west steps of the state Capitol to honor the occasion. The Capitol will be decorated for the event, and will feature square dancing, Colorado candy and birthday cake, living history presentations and other special programs, followed by a procession from the Capitol to History Colorado. Parker continues on Page 15

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July 10, 2014

CURTAIN TIME Oscar and Felix

Neil Simon’s perennial favorite “The Odd Couple,” about neatness nerd Felix and slovenly Oscar, plays July 18 to Aug. 24 at Miner’s Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Robert Kramer is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays (2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24). Tickets: $23/$20/$12 at 303-9353044 or minersalley.com.

Festival returns

The Edge Theater will open a second year of its Festival of New Plays, with a different play presented in a workshop production each weekend. (An audience vote will help determine which one gets a full production.) Location: 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Tickets: $10 per play or a $25 festival pass. 303-232-0363, theedgetheater.com. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. July 18, 19 and 20 will be “Exit Strategies” by Jeffrey Neuman (family dynamics), directed by Kate Folkins. July 25, 26 and 27 will be “Italy” by Michele Berdinis (romantic comedy), directed by Linda Suttle. Aug. 1, 2 and 3 will be “Tales From the Peacetime

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Colorado Proud will hold a press conference at the History Colorado Center immediately afterward to recognize Aug. 1 as Colorado Day and to launch the Colorado Proud Choose Colorado Tour — a monthlong, statewide road trip to celebrate food and agricultural products that are grown in Colorado. The Choose Colorado Tour, scheduled from Aug. 1 through 27, integrates 10 agricultural communities, celebrates farmers who help our state thrive, and educates and influences consumers along the journey.

Nice move by Adams

Five-time Academy Award-nominated actress Amy Adams, who was born in Italy and raised in Castle Rock, gave up her first-class seat to an American soldier on a flight from Detroit to Los Angeles on June 27. “While Amy’s random act of kindness was done purely from the goodness of her heart, word quickly spread of her good deed after Jemele Hill, host of ESPN’s `Numbers Never Lie,’ saw it all go down and took to

Army” by Frank A. Oteri (trauma), directed by Danielle Lombardo.

Benefit at the Barth “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson is the 2014 choice for Senior Housing Options’ always-popular benefit production. Larry Hecht and Billie McBride are featured. It will run at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays July 31-Aug. 30 at the Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., Denver (one of SHO’s facilities.) Reserved-seat tickets cost $35 preferred, or $25. 303-595-4464, ext. 10, or seniorhousingoptions.org. Note: These performances tend to sell out — reserve in advance.

Adorable Annie

Stella!

“Annie” will be presented by Evergreen Players from July 11 to Aug. 3 at Center/ Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Direction by Michele Wright. Nice introduction to theater for the younger set. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303-674-4934, evergreenplayers.org.

“A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams will play July 18 to Sept. 7 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Craig Bond. Haley Johnson, Kurt Brighton and Patrick Collins reprise their 2008 roles. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26 ($21 in advance). 303-8567830, vintagetheatre.com.

I Tarzan “Tarzan, the Stage Musical” plays through Aug. 3, on the Main Stage at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth, Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $53 (50 percent off for children under 12 through the box office only.) 720-8987200, arvadacenter.org.

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Twitter to share the touching moment,” according to a story in InTouch magazine. “Just saw actress Amy Adams do something incredibly classy. She gave her 1st class seat to an American soldier. I’m an even bigger fan now,” Hill tweeted. “Once we boarded, I saw she was in first class. I was upgraded to first class and she was a couple of rows behind me. I think she must have said something to the flight attendant, because before we took off she had vacated her seat and the flight attendant brought the soldier to her seat.”

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First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

Services:

Castle Rock/Franktown 10:30am at Castle View HS

w/Kids Denver & Serving the southeast Youth Min area

New Orleans sound to visit Swallow Hill Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/ vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball lives in Austin, Texas, and carries the sound of New Orleans in her baggage. She will perform at 8 p.m. July 25 at Swallow Hill Music’s Daniels Hall, 71 East Yale Ave., Denver. Her awards include the Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the year, Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and more. She will be promoting her album, “Roadside Attractions.” (Parking, across the street to the south, is in Englewood.) Tickets: $29 advance, $31 day of show, with $2 discount for Swallow Hill members. 303777-1003, swallowhillmusic.org.

Call for artists

The Heritage Fine Arts Guild has issued a call for artists for its 2014 “This is Colorado” exhibit, to be held in October at Arapahoe Community College. Entry deadline is August 15. For prospectus and entry form, contact Mary Kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net.

Pianos at Cherokee

Pianist Lisa Downing of Littleton will perform with Lisa Story and special guest Bob Baker in “The Castle Piano Experience” from 7-10 p.m. July 12 at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N.

Highlands Ranch

Greenwood Village

Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am

303-791-3315

pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org

Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com

sunday school 9:15 am · for children and adults preschool Serving the community ages 21/2 – 6 years “Love, Learn, Laugh”

Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

www.faithcrco.org 303-688-3476

303 N Ridge Rd. • Castle Rock • CO

9:00 am Sunday WorShip

Cowboy Church with Kevin Weatherby Line camp - Castle Rock Sundays 10 am DC Fairgrounds – Kirk Hall

 Sunday Services  8:00 a.m.  & 10:30 a.m.

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Christ’s Episcopal Church 

615 4th Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.5185

 www.ChristsEpiscopalChurch.org TWITTER: @CECCastleRock

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Open and Affirming

Sunday Worship

8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am Sanctuary 10:20 am St. Andrew Wildflower Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am

Non-Denominational Pastor Paul Flannery “It’s not about us... It’s about serving others... T hen God gets the Glory!”

2121 Dad Clark Drive 720.259.2390 www.HFCdenver.org

www.st-andrew-umc.com 303-794-2683 Preschool: 303-794-0510 9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126

Littleton

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey

www.gracecolorado.com

You are invited to worship with us:

Sundays at 10:00 am

Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)

303-798-8485

Welcome Home!

Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life

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Writers to meet

The Parker Writers Group meets at 2-4 p.m. July 13 at the Parker Library, 10851 Crossroads Drive in Parker. “Are You Missing a Beat? —Building Stronger Storylines That Sell” will be presented by Rebecca Green Gaspar, an author in the young-adult genre whose debut novel is “Break From You.” Free. No reservation needed. New members welcome.

Hudson discovery

“Nature Discovery Day: Feel, Smell and Taste the Garden” is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon July 12 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Little-

Littleton

Sunday

Stars gala tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for the Casino Royale Masquerade Gala benefit for Stars 4 Douglas County, which funds additional art education in the county’s schools. The event will be held on Sept. 27 at The Wildlife Experience in Parker. Two galleries and the Great Hall will be open to visitors, artist Devin Montage will create a new work, blackjack and craps tables will be available and music will be by Bluezone. A three-course dinner will be served. Tickets: stars4castlerock.com/2014gala/.

Parker

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

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

Lone Tree

Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Thursday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: Acres Green Elementary School 13524 Acres Green Drive 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Learning about God’s Creation through song!

United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop 10926 E. Democrat Rd.

4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134, (303) 841-3836

Parker

Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

The Bahá’í Faith

Joy Lutheran Church

“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”

Weekly children’s classes, devotions and study DouglasCountyAssembly@gmail.com 303.947.7540

Sharing God’s Love

SErviCES:

Saturday 5:30pm

9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co

Parker evangelical P 303 798 6387 resbyterian church

www.gracepointcc.us

Music Camp 2014 July 28 - Aug.1 9AM-12PM 1st to 6th Grade • Cost $15 Pre-register online by July 10 & get a free t-shirt.

worship Time 10:30AM sundays

Sunday 9:30am

Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org

Connect – Grow – Serve

Sunday Worship

8:45 am & 10:30 am

Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 10:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

 303-841-4660  www.tlcas.org 

Daniels Road, Sedalia. Tickets: $55, covers performance, castle mini-tour, cash bar. Food will be available for purchase from Cilantro Food Truck. Reservations: cherokeeranch.org, 303-688-4600.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the City of Littleton will host a “Share the Trail” safety event from 8-11 a.m. July 12 at the Hudson Gardens Picnic Shelter on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail. The public will learn about trail etiquette. Giveaways will include: pet leashes, dog treats, trail maps and more. Free and open to the public.

Lone Tree

Congregation Beth Shalom

Worship Sunday · 8:00 am & 10:30 am

Trail etiquette taught

8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch

(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)

mysummitchurch.com

ton. Registration required: Ages 5-10, $6 child (member), $7 child non-member, accompanied by a guardian. Additional adults: $1.50 member, $2 non-member. Hudsongardens.org.

Abiding Word First Presbyterian Church of Littleton Lutheran Church

A Hillsong Network Church

Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am

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9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org

Parker

Community Church of Religious Science Sunday 10:00 a.m. at the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel on Mainstreet

303.805.9890 www.ParkerCCRS.org

Where people are excited about God’s Word.

Bible Studies: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults

Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Evening Worship: 6PM 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836

www.parkerbiblechurch.org

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things to do TOP 5

Trail safety awareness

Share the Trail is a free trail safety event from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Hudson Gardens, at the picnic shelter along the Mary Carter Greenway Trail in Littleton. Ride your bike, jog, walk or roll to this fun and educational event for the entire family, including friendly dogs. Entertainment, free bicycle services and giveaways are planned to help promote awareness of trail etiquette and safety for all who use the trail. Visit www. sspr.org. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

`Divergent’ author to make local stop

Author of the Divergent series, Veronica Roth, will celebrate the release of “Four: A Divergent Collection,” a compilation of four short stories set in the Divergent world told from the perspective of Tobias “Four” Eaton, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester St. The book will be released July 8. Roth will be joined by author Margaret Stohl (“Beautiful Creatures” and “Icons” series). For every ticket sold, a new book will be donated to a child in need through First Book (http://www.firstbook.org/). Call 303322-1965.

Astronomy for everyone

Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, former NASA consultant, will show photos and talk about the size and scale of the universe, the stars and other celestial wonders at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Following the presentation telescopes will be set up outside for viewing the craters on the moon, the rings of Saturn and other beautiful objects in the night sky. Manning has won national and international awards as an astronomer and has worked for the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and a number of observatories. Call 303-795-3961.

Neil Diamond Tribute Band concert

Music in the Meadows presents its second concert Forever in Blue Jeans, an authentic Neil Diamond Tribute Band created by front man Aaron Rose. The group will perform from 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Butterfield Crossing Park, 3952 W. Butterfield Crossing Drive, Castle Rock. The concert is free. Call 303-814-3953.

Learn about ‘The Kennedy Detail’

Nov. 23, 1963: The day is frozen in time for many of us. The shots fired in Dallas rocked the nation. For nearly 50 years, the elite team of men whose mission was to protect the president refused to speak about that day — until now. Join us for an evening with Gerald Blaine, author of “The Kennedy Detail” for an intimate glimpse into the day that changed our country’s history. Program is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in the Veranda Tent at Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. Reservations include castle mini-tour, supper buffet, cash bar, presentation and dessert and coffee. Limited to 100 people. Call 303-688-4600 or go to www.cherokeeranch.org for reservations and information.

MUSIC/CONCERTS SUMMER WALK CONCERT SERIES PRAIRIE SKy Park Summer Walk Concert Series pres-

ents the Mary Louise Lee Trio, R&B, Friday, July 11; and Chuck Pyle Duo, alternative country and contemporary folk, Friday, Aug. 8, at 9381 Crossington Way, Lone Tree. Concerts are from 4-5:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Contact Iris Gregg at Irisg@sspr.org, or call 303-708-3513.

LIvE LOCAL MUSIC PRIDE IN Pieces brings its blend of alternative, grunge, metal and funk for a concert at noon Saturday, July 12, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register for the outdoor performance, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. HUDSON GARDENS SUMMER CONCERTS THE HUDSON Gardens & Event Center presents its 16th summer concert season. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, go to www.altitudetickets.com. Go to www. hudsongardens.org for details. The lineup: Sunday, July 13, Jefferson Starship—40th Light Year Anniversary; Sunday, July 20, Boz Scaggs—The Memphis Tour; Sunday, July 27, Creedence Clearwater Revisited; Sunday, Aug. 3, Chris Isaak; Sunday, Aug. 10, Peter Frampton; Sunday, Aug. 17, Little River Band (with 18-piece orchestra); Sunday, Aug. 24, Night Ranger; and Saturday, Aug. 30, Lynyrd Skynyrd. JUST THE TWO Of US TO PERfORM MUSICAL DUO Just the Two of Us will perform Friday, July 18, at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock (11 a.m.); at Valley House, 255 S. Valey Drive (1 p.m.); and at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker (3 p.m.). Musicians Dawn and Steve specialize in hits from the 30s, 40s and 50s. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 for details or to RSVP. JAzz AT THE POINT CONCERT SERIES vOCALIST AND pianist Ellyn Rucker, with Jill Fred-

ricksen on drums and Mark Simon on bass, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington St., in the heart of the downtown Renaissance area of Five Points. Go to www.jazzatthepoint.org or buy tickets at the door. Proceeds benefit Jazz Youth Workshop. Contact Patrice Leblanc, 303-909-9754, or Ellyn Rucker, ellyn4jaz@centurylink.net.

THEATER TRIBUTE TO THE BOSTON POPS LONE TREE Arts Center’s Tunes on the Terrace presents Colorado Sympony’s Tribute to the Boston Pops at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 13, on the Main Stage. Performance will feature Caroline McCaskey playing the saw with a violin bow, and Stephen Dombrowsi on the tuba. Call 720-5091000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. SCIENCE Of MIND READING THEATRE Of Dreams presents “Mind Games” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, at 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Marc Salem’s show is an excursion into the power and possibilities of the human mind. Learn the science of mind-reading and non-verbal communication. Reservations required. Call 303-660-6799. Go to www.AmazingShows.com. THIS BUG’S fOR yOU “COMPANy” By Stephen Sondheim plays through Saturday, July 19, presented by Equinox Theatre Company at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. Colin Roybal is director. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: EquinoxTheatreDenver.com.

SUMMER OPERA CENTRAL CITy Opera presents its 2014 Festival through Aug. 13: “The Marriage of Figaro” runs alternately with “Dead Man Walking” through July at the historic Central City Opera House. “The Sound of Music” will run Aug. 5-13 at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. For ticket information: centralcityopera. org, 303-292-6700.

EvENTS TIPS fOR HIKING A fOURTEENER JOIN JON Kedrowski at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10,

in exploring the nuts and bolts of mountain weather patterns, altitude and gear, and how this information will help you prepare in hiking Colorado’s Fourteeners. Program will be at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker. Kedrowski’s book “Sleeping on the Summits: Colorado’s Fourteener High Bivys” will be available for sale and signing. Call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org to register.

BOOK LOvERS BUILD yOUR summer reading list and maybe win a

door prize at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200. Program will appeal to lovers of historical fiction. Call 303-7917323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org to register.

fRIDAy fILM fEST THE NExT movie in Centennial’s outdoor movie series is “The Little Mermaid,” showing Friday, July 11 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Each event features entertainment, snacks and the movie, which will begin at dusk. In honor of the event’s water theme, the park’s water play area will stay open until dark, and a bubble tower and bounce house with water slide will add to the fun. The Funnels food truck and Tart and Tatlee vendors will be on site. Alcohol is not allowed. Blankets and chairs are welcome. KIWANIS CLUB GOLf TOURNAMENT THE 16TH annual Robert D. Hayes Golf Tournament is Friday, July 11, at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Drive, Castle Rock. The tournament is a fundraiser for Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock. Go to www. kiwanisatcastlerock.org for details and an application. fARMERS MARKET OPENS THE CASTLE Rock Farmers Market will open for the season Saturday, July 12. The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Third and Elbert streets. For information, contact 720-733-6951 or go to http://www. coopext.colostate.edu/douglas/agri/market.shtml. EIGHTH-GRADERS PLAN CAR WASH THE 8TH-GRADE class from Platte River Academy will be washing cars to raise money from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The donationbased wash will help fund the 8th-graders’ trip to Washington, D.C., in April 2015. Car washing will take place at Province Center Car Wash, 8804 S. Colorado Blvd. There will be more than 40 kids waiting for cars to wash.

8:30 a.m. at the trailhead parking lot off of Coachline Road. Outings are completed by 11:30 a.m. Bring gloves, sunscreen or hat, and water. Tools will be provided. Contact Lisa Sorbo at 303-814-7456 or lsorbo@crgov.com. Outings will be Saturdays, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25.

HEALTH/WELLNESS WALK WITH A DOC JOIN HEALTHCARE providers from Integrative Medicine of Cherry Creek at 8 a.m. Friday, July 19, for a walk around Johnson Reservoir at Clement Park, in south Jefferson County. Every month we walk, talk, and move ourselves into a healthier lifestyle. Learn about health conditions so you can become more knowledgeable about preventing them in the first place. Topic for discussion will be heartburn. Come ask questions and talk with doctors without co-pays. Contact Dr. Chris Bantock, docbantock@gmail.com. Go to http://www.meetup. com/Walk-with-a-Doc-Denver/. fREE HEARING SCREENINGS AUDIOLOGISTS fROM Parker Audiology provide comprehensive evaluations on Monday, July 21, at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock (11 a.m.); and at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock (1:30 p.m.). Event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 303-482-5552 to learn more or to RSVP.

EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHy JOIN PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Dean and learn to make great images through proper techniques, exposure and image composition, using the equipment you have. Programs offered at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch; and at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBRARy fAMILIES NEW to Douglas County are invited to a library introduction class at 4 p.m. Monday, July 14, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

NATURE DISCOvERy, SENSORy HIKE

HUNGER AND OUR COMMUNITy

JOIN HUDSON Gardens on a sensory hike as we feel,

COLUMBINE UNITED Church sponsors an educational series “Why Do We Have So Many Hungry People?” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 15, 23, at 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton. The series is designed for anyone who has ever participated in a food drive, contributed to the food bank or worked at a soup kitchen. Topics are “Why don’t they just get a job,” July 15; and “Hunger in the schools” on July 22. Speakers from Food Bank of the Rockies, the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, Warren Village, LPS, Jeffco Public Schools and more.

smell and taste our way through the gardens from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12. Participants will discover the many textures of plants, from the sharp needles of spruce trees to the fuzzy and soft leaves of plants like Lamb’s Ear. We’ll also have a chance to take in the wonderful scents of plants that smell like licorice, popcorn, and chocolate. Lastly, we’ll get to sample some of the tasty plants grown in the herb garden. Check in at the Gift Shop at least five minutes prior to the start of the program. Program is outdoors, rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Call 303-797-8565 ext. 306 or visit shop. hudsong ardens.org to register.

LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING MICHELLE PARKER will sign her mystery novel “More Than Thoughts” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Poor Richard’s Book Shoppe, 19402 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Contact 303-656-5737 or FictionbyMichelle@ gmail.com. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR vISITS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Gail Storey will talk

about her memoir, “I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

START NOW ENROLLMENT HELP POTENTIAL ARAPAHOE Community College students can start the enrollment process at the Start Now event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at all three ACC campuses (Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock). For information, or to apply for admission, contact admissions@ arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5621. Go to www.arapahoe. edu. LIfE ON THE fARM CAMP DENvER BOTANIC Gardens at Chatfield plans farm camp “Life on the Farm” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25. Scholarships available. Campers will learn to care for farm animals and cultivate vegetables on a working farm. No late pick-up available. Sign up at http://catalog.botanicgardens.org/DateSelection.aspx?item=2119

LUNCHEON MEETING WITH MAyOR WHAT TO know what’s happening in Lone Tree? Join the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, for a luncheon meeting with Mayor Jim Gunning. He will provide updates on plans for the city. Go to www. lonetreeartscenterguild.org to register. Lunch is $15. CHEROKEE RANCH CRAWfISH BOIL ENJOy A night of Cajun fun from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Cherokee Castle & Ranch. Reservations include crawfish boil with corn, potatoes and buffet of southern fried chicken, cole slaw, fried okra and desserts. The event’s signature drink will be a Hurricane. For reservations, go to www.cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-4600. TRAIL MAINTENANCE OUTINGS RIDGELINE WRANGLERS host trail maintenance outings to help maintain and improve the soft surface trails at Ridgeline Open Space in the Meadows. Meet at

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ALL SUMMER STRONG Area high school football players work on power, speed in offseason

hour of strength training. So it’s a three-hour program, four days a week. It’s basically 12 hours a week the kids spend with us.” However, many players elect to continue to work during the summer with personal trainers. “There are some real good ones and there are some that in my opinion are just taking your money,” Robinson said.

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jbenton @coloradocommunitymedia.com Brandon Leahey and Alex Keys are two of the myriad players in the south metro area who believe improvement on the football field begins months before the season commences. Almost all area high schools begin offseason drills in December after the football season ends and early in the summer when those athletes who intend on improving their strength, agility and skills start to work extra hard. Chaparral’s Leahey, a 6-foot-3, 285-pound senior offensive guard/ tackle, starts the day with a workout at Six Zero Strength & Fitness in Centennial before heading to the school for another exercise session. This is a routine Monday through Thursday and then two days a week he stops at Lifetime Fitness in Parker for speed, agility and conditioning workouts. The workouts at Six Zero are conducted by former University of Colorado and NFL player Matt McChesney, who spent one of his five pro seasons with the Denver Broncos. “I feel the training is very important,” said Leahey. “It’s my No. 1 priority this summer and come school, then school is the priority. “I’ve been doing this for four or five years. It’s been so much different from year to year on the football field. Each year I’ve gotten so much better. With all the hard work I’ve put in, it has really made a difference.” Keys, a 6-foot, 285-pound senior center, works out three hours in the morning Monday through Thursday during the summer with the Highlands Ranch High team and also attends training sessions with McChesney. He also has a part-time job during the summer.

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Spare time is at a premium. “It’s football and work,” Keys said following a morning workout session at Highlands Ranch. “I love off-season training. I’m always excited to come in. It’s fun to get the whole team back in the summer. It’s important to be here and I’m glad to

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Highlands Ranch center Alex Keys was ready for a morning workout at the school last week. Photos by Jim Benton be here. Former Lakewood coach Mark Robinson is the new mentor at Highlands Ranch. He outlined what the Falcons and many other schools do during the off-season. “I don’t think there is any program that isn’t doing off-season training,” he said. “After the season is over going into Christmas break that’s the time we get things started. We work technique as far as the weight room is concerned, get benchmarks set, goals set and then by January when we get back, everybody is going full speed. At that point you are getting the athlete trained. “In today’s world, if you are not developing a player you are going to fall behind and that player is behind. That’s why these kids are bigger, faster and stronger than they were 20 years ago.” Robinson has his players in the weight room five days a week starting in January for the strength phase. The spring training segment consists of improving speed and agility. “The way we run our summer program is to come out for an hour in the morning and that’s when we install our offense and defense,” Robinson said. “We also work on technique skills. We take another hour and work on speed and agility every single day and then another

One of the good trainers, Robinson said, is McChesney. “When I got the job he was one of the first people I went to talk to,” Robinson said. “I knew he has a lot of kids and has several of our kids. He’s willing to sit down and say, what are you doing with the kid in the morning to make sure he’s not doing it again in the afternoon. What Matt will do is take all the extra time that we don’t have and he will work on everything else. All the other different skills, all the other strength components that we might not be able to do with 65 guys.” McChesney has just a few athletes during his training sessions and stays with the athletes during workouts, often offering individual instructions. “Off-season training is more important than anything else they do,” said McChesney. “A lot of strength coaches have 100 or some odd kids to get through the program and there is not a lot of commitment to reps and tempo. In here it’s all dedicated to the mindset of toughness of every rep, every day. It’s constantly changing and trying to get the athlete to bend his knees to get flexibility and things like that. “We run a lot of people out because they are not used to finishing, they are not used to committing at a high level. This is the closest thing they are going to get to a college atmosphere in the state of Colorado. A lot of high school coaches disagree with what I do, the college coaches give me affirmation of what I’m doing is correct. The individuals that come here and work hard get something out of it but it also exposes people pretty quick too.” McChesney claims there is no

Chaparral lineman Brandon Leahey makes workouts at Six Zero Training and Fitness in Centennial part of his summer routine.

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reason to fear the dreaded overtraining. “Overtraining is a little bit of a myth,” he said. “A lot of high school programs do core every day. If you do that every day you are overtraining as a program. We change in up in here consistently and we rarely powerlift, if ever. It’s all about range of motion, explosion and finishing.”

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Valor Christian has captured five consecutive state football championships over three classifications and Eagles coach Rod Sherman likes to keep off-season training on an intramural basis. “Our kids all train in-house with teammates,” said Sherman who noted many of his players are involved in other sports. “We don’t have many guys train with outside people. The biggest thing in the off-season training is athletic development.” Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan wants his players to be fit. “That’s an interesting phenomenon,” he answered when the use of personal trainers was brought up. “You want to encourage kids to be fit and continue to work out but you also, however, want to encourage kids to work together as a team and be in the weight room together. “Our speed and conditioning stuff in the summer is pretty intensive. We want to make sure kids are there and go through that because it does help prevent injuries, it does help you get in shape and it will test you physically. It has allowed us over the years when the season finally rolls around, at least from a physical standpoint, we are usually ready to go.” Logan, the former CU and NFL player, will be starting his 22nd season as a high school coach. He has coached at four different schools and has guided teams into the playoffs in 19 seasons and has won six state championships. Creek’s off-season training follows the basic script of many schools — he urges athletes to play other sports and to take time off for family vacations. “What we do has not changed very much,” he said. “We go Monday, Wednesday, Friday and every other Saturday morning. It is a nine-week deal. I tell the kids I’m not missing one day and all of the varsity coaches will be there. If we get 85 percent turnout rate we don’t go two-a-days in August. In 22 years, I’ve never had a two-a-day practice. I remember as a player I just thought that was counterproductive to getting off to quick start.” Logan says summer workouts are important. “If we didn’t have to do it, it would be a lot easier just to show up two weeks before school starts,” he said. “That’s how it used to be back in the day. My golf game would be a lot better than it is. You wouldn’t have to worry about anything else in the summer, just show up when school starts and say `let’s go.’ “I’ve always believed that the time you spend in the summer, not only getting yourself physically ready, but understanding what offensively and defensively we are trying to do, the time you spend in the summer really helps you get off to quick start when the fall starts.” Taking advantage of down time from training during the summer for many players is special. “I hang out with friends, usually on the weekends,” said Leahey. “I go see movies, hang out, play video games with them at their house, and get some food.”

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Event to be awash in Colorado wines Castle Rock festival returns to the Grange By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com The 11th annual Castle Rock WineFest, an outdoor wine tasting event to be held July 19, will offer more than 180 varieties of Colorado wine from more than two dozen wineries. Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the tasting will be held at the Grange in the Meadows, 3692 Meadows Blvd. WineFest will offer tastings, wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, food trucks and a local band. The event will run from 2-8

p.m. “When we decided to add WineFest to our slate of community events in Castle Rock, we wanted to create another local cultural event to go along with things like our Art Festival,” Chamber of Commerce president Pam Ridler said. “With the Colorado wines, we have an event that showcases a growing industry here in Colorado.” Ridler said they decided to start this year’s event two hours later so the tasting will go into the evening, after soliciting advice from the community. “It’s more than just a tasting,” she said. “We want to create an experience that fits into a six-hour time frame.” Castle Rock firefighters of Local 4116 will be providing rides home free of charge. Attendees can meet the firefighters by their

tent near Meadows Boulevard in front of the Grange and let them take care of the rest. For the past three years, WineFest has also featured a grape stomp, a tradition that continues this year. “It’s just a lot of fun to see people stomping up and down and squishing grapes beneath their toes,” Ridler said. A free shuttle service from the Outlets at Castle Rock to the event will be available. The shuttle will be based at the northwest section of the shopping center, near the Nike Outlet. A photo ID is required. There is no self-parking at the Grange. There is valet parking at the festival site for $10, but space is limited. The first 2,000 WineFest attendees will receive a free wine bottle tote and wine glass. PUBLIC NOTICE “It’s a very event,” Ridler said. “It’s Lonecasual Tree

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To Whom It May Concern: On 4/22/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: NIEMI LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 7/2/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008047017 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $445,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $382,705.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay the Evidence of Debt and failure to pay real property taxes. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Units 201, Building 5, Village Square Office Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Village Square Office Condominiums recorded September 7, 2006 at Reception No. 2006077215, and the Village Square Office Condominiums Plat No. 2 recorded June 15, 2007 at Reception No. 2007047728, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado. And Unit 202B, Building 5, Village Square Office Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Village Square Office Condominiums recorded September 7, 2006 at Reception No. 2006077215, as amended by that certain Second Amendment to Declaration for Village Square Office Condominiums recorded June 28, 2007 at Reception No. 2007051318, and the Village Square Office Condominium Plat No. 2 recorded June 15, 2007 at Reception No. 2007047728, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado County of Douglas, State of Colorado together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, Improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, streets, roads, alleys and public places, privileges and appurtenances, public or private, now or hereafter used in connection with the Property; all rights to make division of the land that are exempt from the platting requirements of all applicable land division and/ or platting acts, as amended from time to time; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); all Personal Property; all licenses, contracts, permits and agreements required or used in connection with the ownership, operation or maintenance of the Property; all insurance proceeds; all awards, including interest, made to Grantor for any taking by eminent domain of the Property; all existing and future leases, subleases, licenses and other agreements for the use and/or occupancy of the Property, oral or written, including all extensions, renewals, replacements and holdovers (the "Leases"); all Rents from the property; and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters (the "Real Property") located in Douglas County, State of Colorado. Which has the address of: 9360 Teddy Lane #201 & 202b, Lone Tree, CO 80124

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GALLERY OF GAMES PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0155

PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0155 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/22/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: NIEMI LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Original Beneficiary: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 7/2/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008047017 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $445,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $382,705.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay the Evidence of Debt and failure to pay real property taxes. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: Units 201, Building 5, Village Square Office Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Village Square Office Condominiums recorded September 7, 2006 at Reception No. 2006077215, and the Village Square Office Condominiums Plat No. 2 recorded June 15, 2007 at Reception No. 2007047728, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado. And Unit 202B, Building 5, Village Square Office Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Declaration for Village Square Office Condominiums recorded September 7, 2006 at Reception No. 2006077215, as amended by that certain Second Amendment to Declaration for Village Square Office Condominiums recorded June 28, 2007 at Reception No. 2007051318, and the Village Square Office Condominium Plat No. 2 recorded June 15, 2007 at Reception No. 2007047728, in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado County of Douglas, State of Colorado together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, Improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, streets, roads, alleys and public places, privileges and appurtenances, public or private, now or hereafter used in connection with the Property; all rights to make division of the land that are exempt from the platting requirements of all applicable land division and/ or platting acts, as amended from time to time; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); all Personal Property; all licenses, contracts, permits and agreements required or used in connection with the ownership, operation or maintenance of the Property; all insurance proceeds; all awards, including interest, made to Grantor for any taking by eminent domain of the Property; all existing and future leases, subleases, licenses and other agreements for the use and/or

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/23/2014

VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Try to keep that emerging “judgmental” aspect in check this week. Too many critiques on relatively unimportant issues could create a lot of negative bounce-back reactions. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Facing unpleasant facts about an associate isn’t easy. But ignoring them isn’t wise. Ask a trusted (and neutral) friend to help guide you on what to do and how you might do it. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A shift in opinion regarding a workplace situation could go a long way in vindicating the stand you’ve taken. But be aware that a satisfactory resolution could still be a long way off. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) It’s not like you to choose the easy way rather than the right way to do things. So, follow your instincts and feel assured they will lead you to the right decision. Good luck. CAPRICORN (Dec 22PUBLIC to Jan 19) Hold off on making NOTICE a personal commitment until you find out what it really REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) entails and whose interests are actually involved. There #028-14 COUNTY TRANSIT could be hiddenDOUGLAS facts you need to know. DEMAND ANALYSIS

AQUARIUS 20 to Febof18) A new friend offers The (Jan Department Community Development Division of that Douglas an unexpected opportunity could County lead to aGoverncareer ment,it hereinafter referred as an the change. Check out carefully and consider to getting County, respectfully requests proposassessment someone familiar with this qualified field. alsfrom from responsible and firms for the provision of a compre-

hensive county-wide Transit discovery Demand PISCESAnalysis (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A surprising Study, as specified. leads to mixed reactions from those involved in the TheBut initial agreement, issued as res“revelation.” as you come to appreciate the atruth, ult of this RFP, will be for a period up you’ll be able to also come to terms with your feelings. to eight (8) months, beginning approximately September 15, 2014. All pro-

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NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/23/2014 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALAN M KEEFFE Colorado Registration #: 15090 675 SNAPDRAGON WAY, SUITE 350 , STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO 80487 Phone #: (303) 299-8372 Fax #: Attorney File #: NIEMI *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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Legal Notice No.: 2014-0155 First Publication: 6/19/2014 Last Publication: 7/17/2014 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #028-14 DOUGLAS COUNTY TRANSIT DEMAND ANALYSIS The Department of Community Development Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified

the agreed to contract timeline. This agreement and/or extension to the original period of a subject agreement shall be contingent upon annual funding being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available for such purposes and subject to the County’s unanimous satisfaction with the services received during the preceding agreement period. The RFP documents may be reviewed

and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain ETo advertise your publicPurchasing notices System call 303-566-4100 website at www.rocky-

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #028-14 DOUGLAS COUNTY TRANSIT DEMAND ANALYSIS

Government Legals

The Department of Community Development Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of a comprehensive county-wide Transit Demand Analysis Study, as specified. The initial agreement, issued as a result of this RFP, will be for a period up to eight (8) months, beginning approximately September 15, 2014. All proposed fees shall be firm and fixed for the initial contract period. The County shall have the option to renew this agreement for two (2) periods of one (1) additional year each, with the same terms and conditions. The renewal option is to be exercised no later than thirty (30) days prior to the agreed to contract timeline. This agreement and/or extension to the original period of a subject agreement shall be contingent upon annual funding being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available for such purposes and subject to the County’s unanimous satisfaction with the services received during the preceding agreement period. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. Proposal responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2014 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Five (5) copies of your pro-

mountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website.

Government Legals

Proposal responses will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2014 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Five (5) copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #028-14, Douglas County Transit Demand Analysis”. Electronic/faxed proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 925652 First Publication: July 10, 2014 Last Publication: July 10, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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