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Condo project approved in RidgeGate City says 190-unit development broadens range of housing options By Jane Reuter
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A view of what the recently approved Commonwealth Heights condominium complex will look like from the vantage point of the RidgeGate Parkway and Bellwether Lane intersection. Courtesy graphic
A four-story, 190-unit condominium complex with ground-floor retail space is planned on RidgeGate Parkway, between Miramont Apartments and Belvedere Townhomes. Condos at Commonwealth Heights will sell for about $250,000 each. Groundbreaking is targeted for next month. The Lone Tree City Council approved the project from Greenwood Village-based developer Arcadia Holdings during its March 4 meeting. It adds another layer of housing options to the single-family homes, townhouses
and apartments already in RidgeGate. And that, Mayor Jim Gunning said, is healthy for the city. “It’s a product mix for younger families, and it’s owner occupied,” he said. “It’s very important to us that we have a broad product mix. We don’t have a lot of that now, so I think this is a very good project.” Most — 139 — are designed as one-bedroom units, with 28 two-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom condos also planned in the building. New condominiums construction has been scarce for years, not just in RidgeGate but throughout the state. A streak of homeowners’ association lawsuits for alleged poor construction — many of which ended in multimillion-dollar settlements — left builders reluctant to pursue the condo market. Condo continues on Page 7
District survey weighed School leaders say implementation must be carefully considered By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Community members repeatedly have requested a return of the once-annual Douglas County School District parent and employee surveys. School board president Kevin Larsen recently said the idea is not off the table, but that it must be thoroughly examined. A parent survey has not been done since 2012, and DCSD discounted those results as too small to be statistically valid. Some parents believe the surveys are needed to gauge community satisfaction with the district’s policies and direction, and they again asked for their return during the March 3 Board Unplugged meeting at Parker’s Cimarron Middle School. “It’s something I think we could look at,” Larsen said after the meeting. “To just say we’re going to do a survey, I think that’s got to be very carefully considered. How do we do that so the results we get from it truly represent the whole community and have meaningful, valid results we can base some things on? It really needs to be cross sectional, representative of everybody’s viewpoints.” Larsen also noted the board was elected based on an education reform platform, and a survey’s results likely wouldn’t prompt a change in direction. He also said the key components of DCSD’s education reform — including pay-forperformance, the market-based pay scale and other policies — already are in place. “I don’t think we’re going to be dealing with so many changes,” he said. “We’re trying to just refine what we’ve already laid out.” Regardless, the Strong Schools Coalition is among many who continue to advocate for a survey. Coalition president Laura Mutton said she’d like to see separate surveys given to parents, students, DCSD employees and community members. “An election is not a survey,” she said. “I think we need a survey in order to provide transparency regarding the support for these initiatives, and also accountability Survey continues on Page 7
Emergency personnel swarm the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Peoria Street after a carjacking suspect crashed this silver sedan, then attempted to take the dark gray wagon behind it before a sheriff’s deputy blocked his escape. Photos by Jane Reuter
Suspect in carjackings arrested Ryan Stone was apprehended in Douglas County after lengthy chase By Jane Reuter and Chris Michlewicz Staff writers
A multi-county, highspeed chase during which a man carjacked and crashed several vehicles through the morning rush hour ended March 12 with the suspect’s arrest in northern Douglas County. Ryan Stone, 28, is suspected of eluding authorities for almost two hours before crashing a stolen silver sedan at Lincoln Avenue and Peoria Street at about 8:15 a.m. Even after crashing, the suspect ran to the vehicle he’d hit and attempted to get into it before a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy blocked the second car with his patrol vehicle. Stone then fled on foot, nearly scal-
ing a fence at the Windsor at Meridian apartments before officers apprehended him. He was taken to Sky Ridge Medical Center and evaluated. From there, officials said Stone would be transported to the Douglas County Jail. A woman driving the silStone ver car the suspect carjacked last on Belford Avenue west of Peoria also was uninjured after the suspect pulled her from the car and to the ground. “You look at how many people he grabbed — this person had to be stopped,” said Sheriff David Weaver, adding his “heart sunk” when he learned Stone was heading toward Douglas County. It was not Stone’s first encounter with the law, deputies said during a morning press conference near the Lincoln Avenue crash site.
Douglas County Sheriff David Weaver, right, and Undersheriff Tony Spurlock addressed the media after the carjacking suspect was arrested the morning of March 12. Longmont police said Stone had an outstanding warrant out of Arapahoe County for failure to appear in court on charges related to dangerous drugs. Stone has addresses in Highlands Ranch, Centennial and Aurora, authorities say. His girlfriend, Julie Pawlak of Aurora, was arrested in a stolen vehicle in Longmont on the evening of March 11.
Trooper Nate Reid, public information officer for the Colorado State Patrol, said
Chase continues on Page 7
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A forecast full of money comes our way The second half of the legislative session will be best summed up by an overused 1990s catch phrase. “Show me the money.” While lawmakers spent quite a bit of time working on flood legislation during the first half of the session, the real story right now is the flood of bills that are piling up in appropriations committees, waiting to be funded. The hundreds of bills that sit in appropriation limbo are like a casting room full of singing, animated bills that are auditioning for “School House Rock.” “But I know I’ll be a law someday. At least I hope and pray that I will. But today I am still just a bill.” Starting March 18, there’s going to be a lot of lawmakers sitting around praying that their bills will not only become law, but will receive funding to boot. That’s the day that the Joint Budget Committee is scheduled to announce the state’s revenue forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. The forecast will determine which bills get money and which ones don’t. Whatever happens after that day, the result is certain to disappoint some lawmakers. “We will have tough decisions as we move through (the appropriations process),” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver. “There’s a lot of good ideas out there, but it doesn’t mean we can fund them all.” The JBC will do its best to cobble together a budget that comes close to the one that
Gov. John Hickenlooper has proposed — a $24 billion long bill that could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding for Colorado schools. In addition to Senate Bill 1 legislation, which would pump more than $100 million into higher education, the budget is also expected to include $230 million for K-12 education, as outlined by House Bill 1292, the Student Success Act. While the additional funding will go a long way in replacing money that was drained from education funding in recent lean budget years, even the sizable cash infusion is certain to leave some educators wanting more. Last month, school superintendents called on lawmakers to address the socalled “negative factor” in education funding, which came as a result of $1 billion in education budget cuts in recent years. Superintendents point to a healthier state education fund as a sign that perhaps this is the year they get all the funding they want,
will few strings attached. But that’s not going to happen. “They look at that fund and say, `Lets spend it,’ ” Ferrandino said of school superintendents. “The problem is when we spend it all down, then we’re in a place where there’s volatility and we can’t sustain it. It’s their job to do all they can to push for education, and I respect that. It’s our job as policy makers for the state to try to deal with all competing districts and look not just at the short term, but long term.” Senate President Morgan Carroll, DAurora, understands that there is “pent up frustration” on the part of school superintendents who haven’t been getting the funding that was originally expected through 2000’s Amendment 23 — the voterapproved initiative that required funding for education that exceeds the annual rate of inflation. Lawmakers had to take a chisel to that initiative in recent years. “Patience is running out and (superintendents) would like to catch up all at once, with no strings attached,” Carroll said. “And the reality is, within the revenue we have, we don’t mathematically have the option of zeroing out what’s referred to as the negative factor.” Education will make up the lion’s share of the budget. And there are several other funding areas that are certain to receive infusions — efforts aimed a flood and wildfire mitigation, as well as tax credits for business and families, to name a few.
But $24 billion gets eaten up pretty quickly during the sausage-making process. “People fight over more money than we do over less,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs. Cadman said that about “a half a billion dollars in spending is waiting in line for the (budget forecast),” with Cadman equating those who are hoping for money to come their way as being “drunk monkeys” that already lined up. House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, said more money needs to go to transportation and education, but also said that it’s important to practice temperance when doling out cash — because you never know. “Yes, we have resources but we don’t want to extend ourselves where we get to the point where we are slashing and burning like we were a few years ago,” DelGrosso said. “That’s not fair to the people of Colorado, when you try to run a state that way.” So March 18 is going to be an awfully interesting day. There’s going to be some folks who are happy and some who aren’t. And there’s going to be some joyous “School House Rock” songs sung by bills that made it, while other sad little bills are left singing the blues. Vic Vela covers the Legislature for Colorado Community Media. He can be reached at vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Or, follow him on Twitter: @ VicVela1.
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and in November 2013 was elected to a second term on the Sheridan School Board. A recent graduate of Colorado Christian University, she works part time as a homecare nurse. “I feel my experience and knowledge of Sheridan will benefit the South Suburban Recreation district board,” she said. “My understanding is that Sheridan has not been represented on the board, and now feels like a good time. Sheridan has some exciting things happening; a new school is being built, River Point has really brought some great companies into our city, our parks and outdoor trails are beautiful, and our recreation center is a vital component to our community.” Eller, who has lived in the district for 28 years, is a Columbine Valley resident. She is retired from the University of Colorado, where she ran a research lab that studied human sensory cells. “It is very important that the fiscal health of the district be maintained,” she said. “This is a real balancing act when we are also trying to keep our programming up to date and maintain our facilities to the high standards our constituents expect.”
Travis Nicks has lived or worked in the district since 1996. He ran an unsuccessful campaign for Littleton City Council in 2009, losing to Phil Cernanec, now the mayor, in District 3. He works for CenturyLink and has a start-up software company, he said. “I want to ensure the responsible management of the property and the facilities of South Suburban Parks and Recreation and benefit the taxpayers of the district,” he said. “I want to ensure we’re spending on things where they need to be, and make sure we’re keeping up with the times.” John Ostermiller, a former Littleton mayor, has lived in the district for 36 years and is the business administrator for Littleton United Methodist Church. “My No. 1 priority is to keep the district financially strong to ensure that funds are available to maintain our many facilities, parks, trails and open spaces, and to fund our capital projects,” he said. Littleton resident John Watson, a retired developer, is on Littleton’s board of adjustments and volunteers with the Snow Squad. He’s lived in the district for 12 years and is stressing transparency, fiscal conser-
vatism and citizen engagement. “My priority for South Suburban Parks is to maintain our parks and natural recreational opportunities without a greater tax or user-fee burden on our 140,000 citizens in the South Suburban District,” he said. Centennial resident Tom Wood, a vice president in the engineering and construction industry, has lived in the district since 1997. He has a particular interest in youth sports and senior services. “I would like to ensure that the fine South Suburban parks, trails, recreation centers, golf courses and other facilities that we have now are preserved and maintained for all present and future district residents,” he said. “I think we need to focus on being fiscally responsible, with a long-term planning approach, to keep what we have well maintained and able to continue with superior services to our community.” The five-member nonpartisan board is elected at large to four-year terms, and members earn up to $1,600 a year. Whoever wins will join Sue Rosser and Scott
LaBrash behind the dais. Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday evening of the month, and study sessions on the fourth Wednesday. Meetings are in the Goodson Recreation Center Board Room, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centen-
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Apple Award winner teaches skills for a lifetime Journalism educator credits kids for program’s successes By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mountain Vista High School journalism teacher Mark Newton knows most of his students won’t work in the rapidly changing profession on which he’s focused his life’s work. But he’s confident the skills gleaned through a better understanding of journalism will bolster them on any path they choose. “Sure, I want journalists,” Newton said. “But I realized a long time ago it really doesn’t matter what you’re going to do. I’m working to create people who will use the skills of journalism to set themselves apart in whatever they want to do. They’re going to understand the First Amendment, freedom, responsibility. The skills of journalism are what every employer wants.” That passion for his subject matter and students earned Newton the 2014 Secondary Teacher Apple Award from the Douglas County School District, announced during a March 1 ceremony at the downtown Denver Sheraton. The MVHS journalism program, called the VISTAj, includes the yearbook, a broadcast program and a news magazine. The National Scholastic Press Association selected its Eagle Eye newsmagazine for the 2013Pacemaker Award — its highest honor. Even with an Apple Award in hand, New-
Mountain Vista High School journalism teacher and Apple Award winner Mark Newton consults with senior and VISTAj copy editor AJ Stowell. Courtesy photo ton deflects credit for the program’s success. “I got it because I have great kids,” he said. “The students in our program are so exceptional. This just celebrates who they are and their voice.” The six-year MVHS teacher, married to
a Denver Public Schools teacher and the father of two grown children, also is president of the national Journalism Education Association. He believes journalism’s lessons dovetail with the shift in education, and DCSD’s emphasis on the four C’s — creativity, col-
laboration, critical thinking and communication. “The journalism we’re teaching today is the kind of education everybody wants,” Newton said. “It’s authentic. It’s real world. It’s taking everything you’ve learned and making a product people will judge. “A yearbook is 340 pages that are blank in August. By March, it’s a book with thousands of pictures and thousands of stories.” That, Newton said, stands in stark contrast to an English essay typically viewed by only a student, teacher and parent. Newton encourages his students to test their own boundaries. That may include repeatedly contacting the White House to request an interview with President Obama, or on a local scale, supporting them when they pulled together a successful fall 2013 school board candidate forum. “If you don’t ask, you’re never going to get the opportunity,” said Newton, who’s also there to help them learn from the experience of failure. “I say, `I’m your trampoline.’ You’re going to hit the ground, but you’re going to bounce higher. You learn just as much from a loss as you do from a victory.” Not knowing which any given day will bring is part of what Newton loves about his job. “It’s different every day, but the core of journalism is still the same,” he said. “I feel that way about education, too, and I love that about each kid. Every day, they’re different but they’re kind of the same.”
DCSD board interviews director candidates District has plans to fill vacancy in late March By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Douglas County School Board President Kevin Larsen said the board aims to meet its late March deadline filling Justin Williams’ vacant District F seat.
Under Colorado law, a new board member must be named 60 days after the vacancy was declared. If there is no appointment by the 60th day, the board president must make the appointment. The board accepted Williams’ resignation at the Jan. 21 meeting. “We’re doing everything we can to fall in that time frame,” Larsen said. “Even if it reverts to me to make a decision, my decision
would be reflective of what the board decides.” Board members interviewed 10 candidates during the March 3 Board Unplugged meeting at Parker’s Cimarron Middle School. Larsen said they also planned later to interview an 11th candidate, David Ray, who was traveling and could not attend the meeting in Parker. Candidates include former teacher and stay-athome mom Leah Bliesmer,
retired teacher and Community Accountability Committee organizer Gary Colley, Parker salon owner Suzanne Cortright, real estate agent Gerald Elwell, attorney and American Academy board member Shaylee Holland, investment firm CEO and DCSD long-range planning committee member Dilpreet Jammu, former DCSD employee Ray, former District Accountability Committee member Richard Robbins, retired teacher
Child care tax credit clears hurdle Bill aims to help lowincome families By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia. com Low-income families who struggle to pay for child care could get some relief, under a Democrat-sponsored bill that cleared its first legislative hurdle on March 5. But Republicans on the House Finance Committee called the effort a “Band Aid” approach to a problem that they believe is not up to government to solve. House Bill 1072 would create child care tax credits to families who make less than $25,000 a year in federallyadjusted gross income. The credit would be equal to 25 percent of a taxpayer’s child care expenses. The new credit — which is capped at $1,000 — would only be available to those who do not qualify for existing child care tax credits that are tied to federal returns. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, a bill sponsor, told the committee that parents in poverty often face two choices — either give up their career endeavors to take care of their children or use a large portion of their incomes to pay for child care. “This bill will increase self-sufficiency by allowing parents to stay in the workforce,” Pettersen said. “Our child care expenses are one of the most expensive in the nation.”
Marlana Wallace of the Colorado Fiscal Institute, a nonpartisan economic think tank that supports the legislation, said that Colorado ranks as the fifth least affordable state for infant care and that child care costs often soak up as much as half of a lowincome family’s income. Only those who support the legislation provided testimony, including Megan Smith, an Alamosa single mother of a 7-year-old child. Smith said she moved to Colorado from Chicago to attend Adams State University five years ago and that she initially struggled to pay for child care. Smith said that she now has a good-paying job with the university and currently wouldn’t qualify for the tax credit. However, she told committee members that she remembers what it was like to struggle and that she hopes the legislation could help others going forward. “If I had that kind of assistance... it would have been a huge impact,” she said. “Every little bit helps.” Supporters of the bill said the legislation would fix a loophole that disqualifies many low-income families from receiving a tax credit that was set up by the state in 1996. The current child care tax credit that’s on the books applies to families that earn less than $60,000 a year. But the credit is tied to federal income taxes, which doesn’t apply to many low-income families because their earnings are too low to even have to file federal taxes.
“Middle-class families get a child care tax credit, so lets give the lower income earners tax credits because they are taxpayers, too,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills. “They are mothers and fathers, too.” About 55,000 families would qualify for the credit, which could reduce state revenues by more than $47 million over the next four fiscal years, according to bill information from the Legislative Council. The bill also provides a three-year sunset clause, meaning the Legislature can evaluate the tax credit down the road to see if it is something worth continuing. However, Republicans questioned the effectiveness of the bill. House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, said families often have to make decisions about their expenses, including energy bills and car insurance rates, which can also run high. DelGrosso said that it’s not the state’s role to triage which expenses should be granted governmentsponsored relief. DelGrosso also said it is better policy to provide financial relief to families by keeping the government out of taxpayers’ wallets to begin with. “We need to start looking at ways to allow people to keep the money we have instead of giving people more money,” DelGrosso said. The bill passed the Democrat majority committee following a 7-5 partyline vote. The legislation now heads to the House Appropriations Committee before it receives a full House vote.
Mary Strain, former District Accountability Committee member and local Republicans captain Franceen Thompson and Avaya engineer Raymond Varela. The District F seat represents portions of eastern
and southern Parker and some of Elbert County. The term will expire in November 2015, at which time the board member chosen for the seat will need to seek election or step down.
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Defending the right to access information F “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectant.” Louis Brandeis wrote these words a century ago, before his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, to note the power of publicity as a cure for “social and industrial diseases” like the inequities fostered by the corporate monopolies of his time. Today all states have “sunshine laws,” a catchall term for statutes requiring openness in government — rules meant to guarantee access to public records and proceedings. Justice Brandeis would probably approve: Shed light on the workings of government and society is better off. Transparency is now such a popular concept, it’s become something of a buzzword. Mayors, school boards, city councils, the president — public officials at every level tout their transparency initiatives. Indeed, the Internet has made it possible for governments to easily share important information — budgets, agendas, minutes, databases — like never before. It’s a trend worth applauding. But not every bit of information regarded by the law as a public record is free of charge and easy to download. Far from it. And elected officials in some communities still conduct some public business behind closed doors. That’s why news and civic organizations nationwide are taking time this week —Sunshine Week — to educate the public about the importance of open government.
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And that’s why, about a year ago, a littleknown, 27-year-old council of Coloradans decided to greatly expand its mission. The Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition (CFOIC) is a nonpartisan alliance of media outlets, civic groups, First Amendment lawyers and individuals founded in 1987 by Jean Otto, a long-time Rocky Mountain News editor. With a tiny budget, CFOIC volunteers mostly sponsored community forums, presented awards and filed court briefs in support of greater government transparency. Its most notable accomplishment was not a small one, helping to persuade the state judiciary to put court records online. But similar nonprofits in other states were doing much more — putting on seminars, developing online resources, reporting on issues and legislation, answering questions from citizens and journalists and playing the role of watchdog. Colorado needed the CFOIC to be more like them.
Why? The CFOIC is rooted in the belief that a healthy democracy depends on the free flow of information. To be engaged and to hold their elected officials accountable, citizens need to know what’s going on in their communities. They have a right to know. But it’s a right that shouldn’t be taken for granted. The State Integrity project recently gave Colorado an “F” for public access to information. Coloradans have no way to administratively appeal denials of access. Colorado has no agency monitoring governments for possible violations of access-to-information laws. If a Coloradan is denied access, the only recourse is to sue. This is frustrating for residents like Melody, who was denied information on how much employees of her local fire district are paid in salary and overtime. And Bill, who spent nearly $1,500 trying to show that his county commission was improperly meeting in secret. And Ruth, a state college professor who was billed $3,700 after requesting records from her employer. The news media play a vital role in using open-government laws to expose corruption, life-threatening problems or the need for policy reforms. But newsroom staffs have shrunk dramatically (or have disappeared entirely) in recent years, as have news media budgets to wage legal battles against violations of freedom-of-
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information statutes. legi The CFOIC hopes to shore up the news media’s efforts in defense of access to in- who formation by providing Colorado journalists — and all residents — with a resource By V and partner. Among our initiatives: semi- vvela nars and an FOI hotline supported by the A state’s leading media-law attorneys. Visit our website at www.coloradofoic. a bill org for resources, news and original report-in ca ing on open-government issues and legis- comp Th lation. To keep up with new entries, “like” previ our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter crats (@CoFOIC) or sign up for our emailed Milit newsletter. We welcome new members and, of course, donations (we’re a 501(c)(3) latio Th nonprofit). You may already belong to a civic group how drug that belongs to the CFOIC. Our growing membership includes (in addition to there media organizations) the American Civil emp Liberties Union of Colorado, the Colorado urine Bar Association, Colorado Common Cause, “I Colorado Ethics Watch, the Independence mine Institute, the League of Women Voters of or vid Colorado and the Society of Professional zinat Journalists. merc Members represent varied interests and belon political persuasions but share a common passion for government transparency. Jeffrey A. Roberts, a former reporter and editor at The Denver Post, is executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition.
It happens to the best of us
The story of the invisible stop sign “The Invisible Man” is a science fiction novella written by H.G. Wells. An exceptional film was made based on the book, and starred Claude Rains. The film came out in 1933, and the special effects are brilliant. There was another “Invisible Man,” a novel written by Ralph Ellison, published in 1952. It is very different than Wells’ book, because the invisibility is not science fiction, but rather “it addresses the many social and intellectual issues facing black Americans early in the twentieth century.” I think most of us have wished from time to time to be invisible, to eavesdrop, maybe to see something we weren’t supposed to see, or just to be further out of sight so we can read Kerouac. Some of us may feel like we are invisible to others, even when we are not. Underappreciated, undervalued. I live near a high school. It has an invisible stop sign. If there were a stop sign it would be right there at the exit, but there’s no there there, as Virginia Woolf would say. If there were a stop sign, maybe things would be a little less hazardous at lunchtime, and when the kids get out of school for the day. But since there is no sign, it’s hazardous. Let me tell you. You probably wondered where I was going with this. I am here today to do a public service. Here it is: go around. Maybe even way around. Or just don’t go near the school at that time at all. Sooner or later something unfortunate is going to happen, and I just hope it doesn’t happen to a white station wagon, or to a car filled with Brownies. I thought I had it figured out, when they have their lunch break. Not today. It was nonstop out of the parking lot, although one kid in a truck paused, and I was ready to give him a thumb’s up, and
then he turned right in front of me as if: I were invisible. The point is what? I think the point is to concede. No one wants to be scolded, told what to do or what not to do, so I say: “Kids, just keep on doing what you are doing, and the rest of us will adjust.” I know what I am going to do, and I think it will work for everyone else. Avoid the area, at least when the students have the cards. I can schedule my dental appointments at another time. And my veterinarian appointments at another time. I can do the same thing with my optometrist. Her office is on the other side of the school too. Or I could find those services in the other direction. Change dentists and doctors. My dentist can simply forward all of my records to a new office. It’s as simple as that. But really all I have to do is avoid the area altogether for three hours on every school day. That’s not asking much, is it? And if we all re-schedule our lives and appointments out of deference to an invisible sign and the young motorists who ignore it, at least we won’t be in touch with their insurance agents, or a body shop, or a chiropractor. See what I mean? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
Recently I was watching a professional golf event on television and was reminded that even though these people are the very best in the world, they too can have a bad day or round, a terrible hole, or just a horrific shot or two. It does and can happen to the best of us. So many people I talk with have expectations of perfection. The perfect house, the perfect family, the perfect job, the perfect performance or the perfect relationship. And yes, some of the folks even talk about that perfect golf shot. What we have to remember is that even the professionals in any sport, career, or hobby have off days, tough times and bad shots. Here’s the difference, the professionals know that there will be a miscue from time to time. And although they strive for perfection, it’s really about achieving excellence. The difference between being a professional or playing at the highest level possible and the rest of the population is that in most cases they expect and understand that sometimes things will go wrong. It can happen to them, it can happen to you, it happens to the best of us and the rest of us. The thing is we can’t let those temporary setbacks or minor mistakes take us completely out of our game. Sure we will make a mistake, everyone does. Yes, we will have a bad or sad day, we all do.
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Sometimes we will watch an event on television or a live event and we will witness a professional athlete, singer, or dancer make an error, miss a note or lyric, and maybe miss a step or two. It happens. And although sometimes we see a minor league response or immature behavior from a major league player, in most cases they handle it with grace and dignity. They may be burning inside from the mistake, but that is only because they know they can do better and want more out of themselves. Things happen, life happens, errors happen, and lapses in judgment happen. And they happen to the best of us from time to time. The question is, do we handle it like a rookie or like a seasoned professional? Do we overreact and make things worse? Or do we respond and make things better? I love Norton continues on Page 7
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n Fraudulent drug test bill fails in committee Republican-sponsored legislation would’ve fined some who cheat employer tests
ews nnalrce By Vic Vela mi- vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com he A Senate committee on March 5 rejected oic. a bill that sought to impose legal penalties port-in cases where employees try to cheat on gis- company-mandated drug tests. The Republican-sponsored effort had ke” previously passed the House, but Demor crats on the Senate’s State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee killed the legisc)(3) lation. The committee chairman wondered oup how accusations involving a fake or diluted drug test would hold up in a court of law if to there were no actual visual proof that the vil employee was trying to cheat by using a ado urine-cleansing device. ause, “Is it eye witness testimony that (deternce mines that) this person used a Whizzinator of or video proof that this person used a Whizal zinator?” said Sen. Jesse Ulibarri, D-Commerce City. “I don’t believe that government and belongs in the bathroom or the bedroom.” mon
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starting around 7:15 a.m. March 12, state troopers began following a stolen red SUV with a 4-year-old child inside. Supervisors called off the chase after eight miles for the safety of the toddler inside and the traveling public. “You don’t want to chase him, because at that point he’s in desperation mode,” Reid said. “He’ll do anything to get away.” An Adams County Sheriff’s deputy then pursued the vehicle, but backed off again when the SUV struck a gold minivan, which was then carjacked by the suspect. Once he abandoned the car with the child left safe inside, there was “one less thing to worry about,” Reid said. Stone allegedly pulled yet another person from a silver sedan and drove recklessly on the wrong side of the road before driving south on Interstate 25. Stop sticks were deployed unsuccessfully on several occasions. The suspect then went east on E-470, where he reached his highest speed and the pursuit was once again discontinued. “We’re lucky he chose E-470 to drive on. If this had gone to downtown Denver, can
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that the changes being implemented are successful. “With 70 percent of Douglas County residents not having children in the schools, parents are a minority. Parent voices have been lost with the addition of outside entities influencing our school board election.” Mutton thinks a survey is particularly needed given the controversy surrounding the board’s policies and what she views as
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A construction-defects reform bill aimed is on the docket in this session’s Colorado Legislature. “We’ve seen more rentals come through because the market for them is very good right now,” Lone Tree business development coordinator Torie Brazitis said. “They’re easy to build, finance and sell.” That’s ideal for renters looking for upscale lease properties like RidgeGate’s Miramont and Vue apartments — both developed by Texas-based Martin Fein. But not so great for potential first-time homebuyers looking to gain a toehold in Lone Tree.
House Bill 1040 would have created a petty offense penalty for employees who attempt to defraud a drug test for occupations where the testing is required by law. Police, corrections officers, and commercial vehicle drivers are a few of the professionals who would have been impacted by the bill. Under the bill, those who try to hide their drug use through fake or diluted urine samples would have been subjected to fines of up to $5,000, depending on how many times they tried to cheat. McNulty The bill would not have applied in cases where business-mandated drug testing is not legally required. Some who testified in opposition to the bill said the legislation is clearly aimed at targeting marijuana users, with one witness calling it “the marijuana testing bill.” Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker, acknowledged that Amendment 64’s legalization of recreational pot use has created a “vast unknown in a new permissiveness,” but said there needs to be some teeth in cases where you imagine?” Reid said. “(E-470) is less traveled than I-25 in the middle of rush hour, so we’re fortunate that more people didn’t get injured or killed.” A Colorado State Patrol trooper was outside of his vehicle attempting to deploy stop sticks near E-470 and Chambers Road when Stone swerved and struck him. The trooper, who has not been identified, was taken to Littleton Adventist Hospital with serious injuries. He is expected to survive. Despite a series of crashes, including one that ended the chase for good at Lincoln Avenue and Peoria Street, the trooper suffered the only known injuries. Authorities said 850 KOA’s news helicopter and its reporters’ radio traffic were instrumental in helping them bring the incident to an end. Officers listened in on the traffic to help them keep track of Stone during his unpredictable path on metroarea highways and side streets. Deputies said a search was under way in four different locations along Stone’s flight path based on reports Stone may have thrown a weapon from one of the cars. Law enforcement agencies were working to determine what charges Stone will face related to a crime spree that spanned a massive chunk of the metro area. “This you do not see in Colorado,” Weaver said. “This is a strange and crazy morning in Colorado.”
one-way communication from the district to the community. “I would say our community is more divided than ever, and it’s really hurting our schools,” she said. “It’s time we work together and restore that trust in our school district; surveys are a critical step in that process.” DCSD, she noted, “should be accountable to taxpayers about what the district is doing.” “We keep on hearing it’s going to be done,” she said. “I think people are getting frustrated by that same response. We really need a timeline and a commitment.”
Census figures show the median home value here at about $446,000 — almost twice the state average. Lone Tree real estate agent Jerry Hunsberger believes the 190 condo units will sell quickly. “Even though it has so much to offer as a community and with its location, I hear a lot of people (say) they won’t even consider Lone Tree because they consider it out of their price range,” he said. “They think Lone Tree and they think well over $400, 500 (thousand) and into approaching million plus.” “I think there will be a lot of demand for that ($250K) price point.” A recent story in the Denver Business Journal showed a record number of new apartments planned in metro Denver in 2014, far overwhelming new condominium and townhome numbers.
employees knowingly attempt to defraud drug tests. “As it stands now, other than (employee) dismissal, there is no penalty for what is described here,” Scheffel said. The original version of the bill would have created new criminal misdemeanor drug offenses for those who cheat on drug tests, which could have resulted in jail time. However, prior to passing the House, the bill was amended to create only petty offenses that carry fines, rather than time behind bars. Deputy Attorney General David Blake said the penalty would have been “a logical extension” of law that requires drug testing in certain professions. Blake also reminded those in the audience that employers are allowed to penalize workers for marijuana use, even though pot consumption is now legal. But opponents of the effort said the bill is unfairly aimed at pot users. Terry Robnett, a medical marijuana patient and advocate, told the committee that because TCH metabolites are stored in fat cells, the drug leaves the body at a much slower rate than other substances. So, in many cases, marijuana will remain
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watching a professional athlete after they have made an error, fumbled a football, or missed an easy lay-up. If you watch the true professionals, or the cameraman captures the moment on television, you will see them all replaying the situation on the field or on the sideline. You can watch as a golfer who hit his ball into the water, stand in the same spot, swinging again, visualizing a different outcome and knowing what he or she did wrong. They don’t throw the club, blame others or point fingers. They just know that errors and mistakes happen and they happen to
in a person’s blood 30 days after initial impairment. “You can go out on a Friday night and paint the town red with meth or cocaine and come in Monday morning and test perfectly clean,” Robnett said. “But, with marijuana, you’re screwed.” Denise Maes of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado wondered why the government should be involved in this process to begin with. “There is a lot of discretion on the part of employer to fire at will,” she said. “It’s a matter left to the employer and employee.” Ulibarri agreed, saying that the loss of income from being fired “is a significant penalty” and that the legislation attempts to “solve a problem that doesn’t exist.” The bill failed in the Democrat majority committee following a 3-2 party-line vote. Afterward, the bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, blasted the committee’s vote. “It is unfortunate that Senate Democrats continue to choose criminals over the safety of Colorado citizens,” he said. “They refuse to admit that those falsifying drug tests are putting the rest of us at risk.”
the best of us, even the very best of us. We don’t want to go out looking to make a mistake; that is not the message. The message is that when challenges come our way, when things do not go according to our plan or meet our expectations, we simply need to recognize that it happens from time to time and we need to adapt and course correct, learn from it and move on towards the pursuit and achievement of our endeavors. Does it happen to you? How do you handle it? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we learn how to adapt to the `things’ that happen in our lives, it 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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Samantha Hardin, of Lone Tree, was listed on the fall 2013 honor roll at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Hardin is a first-year student at Southern Methodist. Xiaoyun S. Li, of Lone Tree, was named to the fall 2013 dean’s list at Miami Univer-
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Editor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. March 14 stars of Tomorrow Kiwanis Club of Castle Rock plans the 10th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent contest at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets can be purchased by visiting Lonetreeartscenter. org, calling 720-509-1000 or at the door. Stars of Tomorrow provides Douglas County students an opportunity to showcase their talent. They also have the opportunity to win scholarships when judged best in three age categories and Best of Show. Go to www.kiwanisatcastlerock.org.
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March 19 BusinEss plan Basics: Plan for success in this free class presented at 6:30 p.m. March 19 by Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, and the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver. To register, visit http:// www.smallbusinessdenver.com/events.cfm. March 20 Eat sMart Nutrition experts from Mile High Fitness will present age-defying foods at 6:30 p.m. March 20 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, as part of the district’s Healthy Living Series. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. March 22 dEMocratic dinnEr Jamie LaRue will headline this year’s Clinton/Carter silent auction and dinner March 22. LaRue, a nationally known expert in library development and innovative programs, will take from his extensive experience in service to the public in Douglas County and elsewhere to focus on “Reclaiming the Public Sector.” The annual event is at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. Cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. with a four-course dinner and party going from 7:30-10 p.m. To purchase tickets and make dietary requests, visit DouglasDemocrats.org or call 720-509-9048.
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news in a hurry More than 269 people have been killed in St. Patrick’s Day accidents nationwide from 2007 to 2011. Lone Tree Police remind people not to drive if they’ve been drinking. “When you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, just be smart about it,” Chief Jeff Streeter said. “If you know you’re going to drink, designate a sober driver ahead of time or call a taxi to make sure you get home safely. There’s never an excuse for driving after drinking.” Police also urge people to take the keys from someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, help them make arrangements for safe transportation and contact police if they see a drunk driver. NHTSA statistics show that in 2011, one person was killed every 53 minutes in a drunk-driving crash in the United States. In most of these crashes, the drunk drivers had blood alcohol concentrations of .15 or higher, almost twice the legal limit of .08.
Wildlife Sanctuary founder featured
The Lone Tree Arts Center Guild hosts an evening with Pat Craig, founder of The Wildlife Sanctuary in Keenseburg, from 7 to 9 p.m. April 21 in the Lone Tree Arts Center Events Room, 10075 Commons Street. Craig will discuss how he founded the sanctuary, the country’s captive wildlife crisis and the recent rescue of 25 Bolivian circus lions with Animal Defenders International. Admission is free with guild membership, though a donation of $5 is suggested. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Gayle Spelts at 303-6629952.
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The Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center’s 14th annual Empty Bowl event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at the Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. At the Empty Bowl, a fundraiser, people will be able to pick out a hand-thrown bowl as well as a variety of soups, bread and desserts donated by area restaurants. There will also be live music, provided by The Jay & Neil Show, and a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the agency. “We are excited to move this event back to Friday night to engage more of the community. The support and donations raised from Empty Bowl are essential to helping victims and their families work through the healing process of dealing with domestic violence,” said Amy McCandless, the crisis center’s director of development. For tickets or to reserve tables, go to www.thecrisiscenter.org, or contact Heather Orr at hmorr@thecrisiscenter.org, or call 303-688-1094, ext. 15.
Golf club to host April Fool’s dinner
The Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, at 9808 Sunningdale Boulevard, will host Tantalizing Tastes, an April Fools edition, from 6 to 8 p.m. April 1. The Tantalizing Tastes will feature five dishes prepared by executive chef Joseph Westley including herb roasted pork tenderloin medallions and amaretto pecan salmon, as well as wines from Lone Tree Grill and Breckenridge Distillery small batch bourbon for dessert. Cost is $30 per person, seating is limited and reservations are required for the intimate dining experience. Call 303-790-0202.
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Ride-sharing services may be regulated Passes Senate with bipartisan support, now heads to House By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Ride-sharing service companies may be subject to state regulations — but not to as strict a standard as are traditional taxi services — under a bill that passed
the Senate on March 10. Transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft allow passengers to book rides through a smart phone application. The companies have been able to provide services without government regulations because they claimed to have fit under a different operating model than taxi companies, an assertion that has upset the taxi industry. But legislators were
forced to take regulatory action after the Public Utilities Commission began investigating whether those companies are complying with state transportation rules. “I think it’s an important bill and it’s something that has to be done because the PUC is saying these businesses are acting outside of the law,” said Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, a bill sponsor. “And, without this bill, they would no longer be able to do business.” The bill is one of many nationwide responses to the relatively new industry — Uber, for example, began operating four years ago. The bill would require
businesses like Uber and Lyft to carry liability insurance, conduct background checks on drivers, inspect vehicles and receive permission to operate from the PUC. The amended version of the bill also requires that drivers not be allowed to drive more than eight hours in any 24-hour period and that companies keep files containing driver insurance and proof of background checks on file. However, the bill would not require the companies to comply with the same set of guidelines that regulate taxi companies, such as regulation of rates and operational requirements. Taxi
companies say that the new transportation network companies are hurting their business because they are not required to comply with costly regulations. Sen. Cheri Jahn, DWheat Ridge, a bill co-sponsor, said she understands those concerns and hopes lawmakers will examine taxi regulations at another time. “We are more than happy to look at that, but that’s not this bill,”she said, lauding companies like Uber and Lyft for creating “an entirely new class of jobs” that attracts part-time drivers, such as college students and retirees, who are looking to make a few bucks.
While the bill had strong bipartisan support — it passed the Senate following a vote of 29-6 — there was some dissent. Sen. Owen Hill, R-Colorado Springs, — who said he has logged 193 trips through Uber — tried unsuccessfully to attach an amendment that would have put off the implementation of the PUC regulations until next year. “When does the PUC have constitutional authority to say who can and can’t pick someone up and take them somewhere else, as part of a private contract?” Hill said. The bill now heads to the House.
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There’s no question that cancer treatment takes a toll on the mind and body of its patients (and as a breast cancer survivor, I can relate). From diagnosis through treatment, the resistance and fortitude of cancer patients is tested. For patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, an upcoming trip was designed specifically to escape these pressures and allow them to focus on just being a kid. Colorado Rockies All-Star shortstop and friend of Children’s Colorado, Troy Tulowitzki, is underwriting an all-expense paid trip to the Colorado Rockies spring training camp for more than 20 patients and their medical caregivers. While in Scottsdale, Ariz., the children will enjoy an exhibition game, meet-andgreet sessions with players and coaches and even some one-on-one downtime with the players. “Last year, I presented Troy with the proposal to fund this trip and he immediately agreed,” said Jim Kellogg, vice president of community and retail operations for the Colorado Rockies. “That’s just the kind of guy he is, he genuinely wants to help and give back wherever he can.”
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It might not vgrantier@ colorado have been a communitymedia.com pretty picture to some people, seeing a 9-yearold girl, from a struggling family, scrubbing walls for 25 cents an hour so she could pay for a pair of shoes. “But it made me what I am today,” said artist and art teacher Katherine McNeill, 72, of Larkspur, owner of McNeill Fine Art Gallery, 363 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines. Now, there are a multitude of pictures, some valued in the multi-thousands of dollars. On a recent night, a nearby restaurant, Duke’s, had a waiting line, so wait-listers wandered into McNeill’s gallery to drink in the art — and there were also drinks. McNeill offers a glass of wine, as well as a tour. The gallery has some of her paintings, many of them aspentree scenes in oil. There are painted words on the painted tree trunks, meant to be like the wood carvings that Western Slope sheepherders long ago left on trees — now called “shepherd’s art,” she said. Other McNeill paintings are far and wide — in Europe, Latin America, Hawaii, elsewhere. She has several artists’ work in her gallery — all Colorado artists — and stories about them: like the sculptor who can’t talk anymore, the result of a serious illness, but still creates his art; and the jewelry maker who mines his own topaz and other gems and cuts them himself. But there’s also her story. McNeill’s parents and seven children left Canada in 1951. Her jack-of-all-trades dad was hoping for better financial opportunities. She said things remained hard. She dreamed of becoming a singer or ice skater, never thought about art, although she liked to work with her hands. She fell in love right after high school — is still married to Robert McNeill after almost 54 years, and started raising kids, and working various jobs — was a cake decorator at one point, a hair dresser, seamstress and dental technician. But eventually, she took an art class so she could paint the unique old oak trees in Santa Rosa, and she’d spend evenings sitting on the living room floor by the fireplace painting while her doting husband sat near her. Robert managed a drug store, long hours, and eventually they decided to make a change so he could have more time with the kids. They bought a feed store in Woodland Park and moved to Colorado. So, for a few years she was loading hay
and grain into vehicles and then sometimes in the store she’d paint. She said her first commission happened when a customer saw her painting and asked McNeill to paint Pikes Peak for him. Then another admirer, George Peak, a successful investor, saw her work. He told her he wanted to pay for her to be able to study and have time to paint. She found out he had a habit of using his money to help. He had paid for college tuition for a couple of waitresses after finding out their stories, she remembers. “He gave me an opportunity,” she said. She started studying with instructors. But later, the McNeills lost their store. She also lost her desire to paint for a while. They moved to Denver. She would get a teacher’s aide position and later a receptionist job at an environmental consulting firm and again just painted on the side. What helped launch her art career happened after she learned there was a call out for artwork for the state’s capitol building. In her off-hours, while her husband did all the housework, she painted a 76-inch-wide painting of Mt. Wilson. It didn’t win a spot, but in 1993 the firm she worked for needed artwork for a new office. She told them they may not know that she painted, but she had a painting they might like. They liked: Bought it for $2,500. But tough times weren’t over. Robert had started a new job in Nevada, then lost it. She, meanwhile, had given notice at her job to join him and her firm already had hired someone else. Now they both, getting on in years, were unemployed. She said on her way to her last day of work she remembers crying, that she just wanted to paint, and remembers asking God to write something in the clouds telling her what to do. When she got to work, the company president called her into his office, told her to sit down, and then slammed his fist on his desk. He asked her what in the world had she been doing all this years — why hadn’t she been painting, that she could make a living doing it. He then commissioned her to do eight paintings for the office.
Colorado native Scott Takeda wasn’t able to attend the Academy Awards Sunday night, but he has come a long way from being a lambkin at Fort Collins High School. The Hollywood actor-director had a vested interest in the March 2 Oscar results. He had a part in the popular “Dallas Buyers Club,” the much-acclaimed film that earned a Best Actor Oscar for Matthew McConaughey and a Best Supporting Actor award for Jared Leto during the 86th Academy Awards ceremony. Takeda remains a true Coloradan, living in his beloved Bonnie Brae neighborhood in south Denver. “My family’s here,” he said. “I married my very lovely bride. When I’m not in front of the camera, I’m behind the camera. I’m used to flying to do corporate films. I’ve (flown) 17,000 miles in six weeks.” Takeda said that he has six agents around the country who scout potential film roles for him. As for landing his part in “Dallas Buyers Club,” he said, “My Louisiana agent contacted me about that role. Probably a couple of weeks passed. I got the callback when landing in Denver. I walked off my flight and happened to see a flight leaving for New Orleans and walked on that flight.” As far as working with McConaughey, who lost 40-some pounds for his role, Takeda said that surprisingly the hunky actor “had a lot of energy.” “I found him to be a complete gentleman, right up there with Will Ferrell. (He was) really easy to work with. I was seeing the effects of his weight loss, but it was impossible for him not to be incredibly nice. He stayed in character, but during periods in the makeup trailer, he would drop character.”
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Beatles Tribute asks audience for memories curtain time Each audience member has an opportunity to request a song and share a related memory as “Yesterday and Today, the All-Request Beatles Tribute” plays at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree at 8 p.m. on March 28. The group takes requests and organizes them into a program for a specific audience. Are you reminded of a break-up? A first kiss? A special friend? A particular concert? Tickets start at $36, 720-509-1000, www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
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Ireland in photographs
Littleton photographer Peggy Dietz has an exhibit called “Ireland… Thru My Lens,” which runs through March 30 at the Roxborough Library, 8375 S. Rampart Range Rd., Suite 200 in Roxborough. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 12 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
`Magic Moments’
The annual musical production, “Magic Moments,” will play at 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 and 2 p.m. March 22-23 at the Anschutz Family Theatre at Kent Denver, 4000 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood. “Marry You” is the 2014 title of the musical which includes actors who are physically and intellectually challenged. Proceeds go to supporting organizations. Tickets: $29/$223, 303-575-1005 ext. 2 (leave message) or Sales@magicmomentsinc.org.
Highlands Ranch Concert Band
“A World of Delight: Endemic Music From Around the Globe” is the inviting name of Highlands Ranch Concert Band’s next concert at 2 p.m. March 23 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The program includes; “Songs from the Catskills” by Johan Meij; “Oro Quemado” by
Yesterday and Today, an all-request Beatles Tribute band will perform at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 8 p.m. March 28. Audience members can request a song and share a related memory. Courtesy photo W. Rhoads; “The Black Man” by John Philip Sousa; “An Outdoor Adventure” by Aaron Copland; “Tritsch Tratsch Polka” by Johann Strauss. Free admission. www.hrconcertband.org.
Intro to genealogy
The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society invites members and prospective members to “Introduction to Genealogy” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on March 18 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. The presenter will be professional genealogist Deena Coutant. (Good for all levels.) At 1 p.m. Kirk Patton of the Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society will present “Thinking Outside the Pine Box,” a survey of death-related sources. Free admission.
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“Celtic Storm” with Rocky Mountain Brassworks features the Centen-
nial State Pipes and Drums Bagpipe corps as well as a troupe of Highland Dancers at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. Call 303-805-6800 or visit www.pacecenteronline.org. Tickets start at $20.
Ludlow Massacre portrayed
Su Teatro, at 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver will present “El Grito de las Minas,” an original play by Anthony Garcia, with music directed by Daniel Valdez. The play marks the 100-year commemoration of the Ludlow Massacre in Southern Colorado’s coal mining country. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. nightly, March 13-30. There will be one performance on the field outside of Ludlow on May 18. A special fundraiser/reception is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. March 15. For tickets call 303-296-0219 or visit www.suteatro. org/buy-tickets-online.
“Rumplestiltskin” is a familiar Grimm’s fairy tale about a lovely young woman, the miller’s daughter; a prince; a king in financial trouble and a magical little dwarfish person. Billie McBride directs a cast of professional actors in this Denver Children’s Theatre production at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. There are performances for school groups at 10 a.m. on specific weekdays and for families at 1 p.m. Sundays. (Productions meet school curriculum standards.) Tickets: $8, students; $10 on Sundays, 303-316-6360, www.maccjcc.org.
`Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree…’
“Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters” by Beth Gilleland, Bob Beverage and Raymond Berg plays through May 11 at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. It follows LaVerne, Maxene and Patty Andrews from early days until they split up. Performances: Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets include dinner and performance: 303-4496000, www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com.
Song and dance
“Swing!” was conceived by Paul Kelly and originally directed and choreographed on Broadway by LHS graduate Lynne Taylor-Corbett. It plays through March 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown
Littleton. Matthew Peters is director and choreographer and also performs in the cast. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20-$40, 303-7942787, ext. 5 or www.townhallartscenter.com.
Guilty or not?
“12 Angry Men” by Reginald Rose plays March 7-30 at Cherry Creek Theatre, Shaver Ramsey Showroom, 2414 E. 3rd Ave., Denver. Bernie Cardell is director of a strong cast. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303-80-6578 or www.cherrycreektheatre.org.
Michael Stricker directs
“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Martin McDonagh plays through March 30 at The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Michael Stricker directs. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20 advance, $22 at the door. 303-232-0363, www.theedgetheater.com.
Book of Mormon
“The Book of Moron” features satirist/comic Robert Dubac’s commentary on “the pot-holed highways of cultural hypocracy” at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17t St., Denver. Performances play through March 23 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 Sundays. Tickets: $26.50/$23.50. 303-321-5925, www.avenuetheater.com.
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March 13, 2014
North Star students’ Spanish skills recognized Four girls earn awards during foreign language educators’ conference
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By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com In its eighth year, North Star Academy’s emphasis on foreign language is paying dividends. Four students’ passion for Spanish language recently earned them and their teacher recognition at the Feb. 21 annual Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers spring conference in Loveland. Students Logan Derosia and Megan Reiner received an award for their submission to the Student Middle School Intermediate Spanish Video contest. Amanda Nelson earned top honors for the 8th Grade Spanish Student Essay contest, and Miranda Silva also was recognized for her participation in the essay contest. Their teacher, Linette Santiago, also earned recognition during the conference. “One of the hallmarks of our charter school is our Spanish language program,” North Star Academy principal Kendra Hossfeld said. The program aims to not only teach the language, but inspire students to become “really thoughtful members of society and understand and appreciate different cultures,” she said. That exposure to the language
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North Star Academy students Megan Reiner, left, and Logan Derosia show off their Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers’ award certificates. Courtesy photo and culture begins in kindergarten, where students are immersed in Spanish 30 minutes each day. “I think people are starting to see the benefits of learning Spanish at such a young age,” Hossfeld said. Derosia appreciates that learning Spanish is a must at the Parker charter school. “Most schools have (foreign language) as an elective,” she said. “But we require it. “I know that for high school, I’m going to be way more prepared.” It also will help her beyond
high school, Derosia believes. “I’m hoping to be a news reporter,” she said. “I think being able to talk to people in Spanish will be very helpful.” By 2050, the Association of Spanish Language Academies estimates 10 percent of the world’s population will speak Spanish, and the United States will be the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. Currently, the US ranks fifth. Studies also show bilingual children are better at problem solving and perform better on literacy tests.
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The current issue of 5280 magazine is out and instead of its traditional eight picks for top new restaurants, this year they upped the ante to 10. Probably because there are so many worthy newbies in town, many I haven’t even had a chance to visit! So here’s the list of 5280’s fave new raves, which the magazine calls “The 10 Hippest, Most Delicious Restaurants in Denver Right Now.” 1. Acorn at The Source at 3350 Brighton Blvd. (www.denveracorn.com). 2. Lower 48 Kitchen at 2020 Lawrence (www.lower48kitchen. com). 3. The Curtis Club at 2100 Curtis St. (www.thecurtisclub.com). 4. Los Chigones at 2461 Larimer St. (303-295-0686). 5. Café Max at 2412 E, Colfax. (www.cafemax.net). 6. The Plimoth at 2335 28th Ave. (www.theplimoth.com). 7. Session Kitchen at 1518 Pearl St. (www.sessionkitchen. com). 8. Old Major, 3316 Tejon St. (www.oldmajordenver.com). 9. Olive + Finch at 1552 E. 17th Ave. (www.oliveandfincheatery. com). 10. Beast & Bottle, 719 E. 17th Ave. (www.beastandbottle.com). Check them out and let me know what you think.
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LiveWell Colorado, a nonprofit organization committed to preventing and reducing obesity in Colorado, has joined forces with the Colorado Restaurant Association to kick off the “Take It Home” pilot program, aimed at helping people maintain a healthy life-
style while eating at their favorite restaurants. Beginning Friday, four participating restaurants will offer “Take It Home” to-go containers to encourage patrons to think about boxing up a portion of their meal and consuming a balanced portion size. Four Denver-area restaurants, representing several different cuisine options and price points, are participating in the program, including all three Sam’s No. 3 locations, Elway’s Cherry Creek, Racines and Osteria Marco. Program materials available within the restaurants will encourage guests to consider packaging part of their meal in order to help them mindfully select a portion size that supports their healthy lifestyle. “Our goal in supporting this campaign is to remind people who you can eat out and be healthy at the same time — people don’t have to choose between the two. This program serves as a reminder not to overeat while you are busy socializing,” said Sonia Riggs, chief operating officer of the Colorado Restaurant Association. “Denver has an exciting, vibrant restaurant scene, and we want to help people enjoy it in a mindful, healthy way.”
The seen and heard
Eavesdropping on a man: “My goal is to be the person that my dog thinks I am!”
Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/ pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF MaR 10, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to apr 19) Take time from your busy schedule to check out what’s going on around you. You might find that someone has been secretly trying to pull the wool over those beautiful Sheep’s eyes. TAURUS (apr 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine’s boldness pays off in uncovering the source of a disturbing workplace situation. Your personal life calls for patience, as a certain matter plays itself out. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Forget about going all out to impress someone in your personal life. Just being yourself is all that matters. a workplace decision will need more time. Don’t rush into it.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Some supersensitive Crabs might take offense at what they perceive as a slight. But a closer look points to a simple misunderstanding. The weekend holds a welcome surprise. LEO (Jul 23 to aug 22) Sure, you can roar your head off over someone’s failure to keep a promise. But the wiser course would be to ask why it happened. Be prepared for an answer that might well surprise you. VIRGO (aug 23 to Sept 22) a developing relationship needs time to find its direction. So please be patient and resist pushing things along. a recently cooleddown workplace situation could heat up again. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Congratulations. Your well-thought-out proposal seems to be working. Someone who hasn’t agreed with you on most things in the past could turn out to be one of your major supporters. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Things seem to be going well. However, you can still expect criticism -some of it pretty heavy. But as long as you can back up your position, you’ll be able to rise above it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Making an effort to smooth over even the smallest obstacles now will go a long way to assuring that things run smoothly once you’re set to move on with your plans. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You should be able to continue with your plans once you get past those temporary delays. Surprise, surprise. an offer to help comes from a most unlikely source. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Prioritizing your tasks is important this week because of all those demands you have to deal with. The pressure eases in time for you to enjoy the weekend. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Save your energy and stay focused on what has to be done, despite all those distractions you’re likely to face. You should see some evidence of real progress by week’s end. BORN THIS WEEK: You are a generous, giving person who is always ready, willing and more than able to help others in need. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Mountain Vista makes Final Four Golden Eagles avenge 2013 semifinal loss, beat Eaglecrest By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Jake Pemberton ignored the high-pressure situation and came through in the clutch for the Mountain Vista boys basketball team. Pemberton calmly sank two free throws with 7.1 seconds left to snap a tie and propel the Golden Eagles to a 65-61 victory over Eaglecrest March 7 in the Class 5A state quarterfinals at the Denver Coliseum. Mountain Vista (25-1) will make its second consecutive Final Four appearance when the Golden Eagles confront unbeaten Fossil Ridge (26-0) in an 8:30 p.m. semifinal matchup March 14 at the CU Events Center. Eaglecrest, the defending state champions, beat Mountain Vista in last season’s Class 5A semifinals, but Pemberton’s two free throws were followed by a desperation shot by the Raptors that missed and a pair of free throws by Graham Smith with one second remaining. And the Golden Eagles avenged last year’s setback. “I was thinking about it when I was walking to the line and knew it could be for the game,” admitted Pemberton. “Then I told myself it was like any other shot. I didn’t think about it because I would probably miss if I thought about it. I just shot. They both went in. I was just feeling it from the foul line.” Mountain Vista coach Bob Wood said he felt confident with Pemberton shooting with the game on the line. “I was happy Jake was going to the line because he shoots 80 percent,” said Wood. “I’d rather have him there than anybody else. If you told me you have seven seconds to go and you have your best free throw shooter on the line, I’d take that. “That’s what happened. Jake hit them and they didn’t get a very good shot and we got the rebound.” Mountain Vista trailed 28-25 at halftime, but the Golden Eagles came out motivated in the third quarter, grabbed the lead and at one point built it up to seven points.
Mountain Vista’s Jake Pemberton races to capture a loose ball during the March 7 Class 5A state quarterfinals against Eaglecrest. Pemberton got the ball and scored two of his 15 points to help his team advance to the Final Four with a 65-61 win. “Probably the coach’s speech was the difference in the third quarter,” confessed Pemberton. “He was so upset. In the first half we weren’t playing well. We’ve been down at halftime. We’ve been there before. Coach gave a great speech. We came out pumped and ready to go.” Wood wouldn’t recite his halftime discourse but did praise his team for its gritty composure. “We didn’t play a very good first half,” he said. “We turned the ball over nine times, we shot 25 percent ... part of it was we were nervous and part of it was Eaglecrest was really good on defense. “I thought we did a great job in the third quarter. We got to the basket, we got some fouls, made some free throws, got penetration and got some good looks at the hoop. In the fourth quarter it was back and forth. Again we made enough plays down the stretch and made enough free throws to hold on. This is a resilient team, they’ve been behind a few times and they come
Mountain Vista’s Jonathan Moore gets fouled by Eaglecrest defender Marquel Murphy (23) during the March 7 Class 5A state quarterfinals at the Denver Coliseum. Moore hit one of two free throws to help his team advance to the Final Four with a 65-61 win. Photos by Tom Munds back.” Mountain Vista held a 61-55 lead with 1:40 to play but Eaglecrest used a 3-point basket and free throws by Elijah Ross to tie the game with 13.7 seconds remaining. Pemberton was then fouled driving to the basket and sank the key free throws. “Last year we lost to Eaglecrest to go to the state championship,” said Pemberton. “They were the defending state champions and this year it was good to beat them to go to the Final Four.”
Fossil Ridge, one of four top-seeds to make the semifinals, presents another challenge for Mountain Vista whose only loss this season came to Arapahoe — a team Fossil Ridge just eliminated in the quarterfinals. “We always look to the next game,” said Pemberton. “If we play really well the whole game, we can have a chance to play for the state championship. Coach always tells us we have the potential to be the best team in the state if we all play like we can.”
Valor girls avenge loss to reach semis Eagles win 16th straight, top Sand Creek in Great 8 By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Games against Sand Creek, at least this season, seem to have a major impact on the Valor Christian girls basketball team. Sand Creek embarrassed the Eagles in a 67-34 defeat Jan. 3, dropping Valor’s record to 7-3. Since, the Eagles, have won 16 straight games. The 16th win in the streak may have been the sweetest, a 67-60 retaliation victory over the Scorpions in a March 8 Great 8 game at the Denver Coliseum which earned the Eagles their first trip in school history to the Class 4A Final Four. Valor (23-3) will face undefeated Broomfield (26-0) March 13 in a 5:30 p.m. semifinal contest at the CU Events Center. “That was the turning point of our season,” said Valor coach Sherryl Klosterman, referencing the Jan. 3 meeting between the two schools. “The difference the second time was we played a more half-court style of defense, a more contain-style rather than our normal aggressive trapping and leaving the backside exposed. We just kind of contained them a little better.” Valor went into the fourth quarter trailing Sand Creek 45-44, but Caroline Bryan swished a 3-point basket that started a decisive surge that saw the Eagles outscore the Scorpions 23-15 and punch a ticket to
Valor forward Kendall Bradbury (32) scores two of her 14 points during the March 8 Class 4A state quarterfinals against Sand Creek. The Eagles came on strong in the last quarter to advance to the Final Four with a 67-60 win. Photo by Tom Munds Boulder. “It gave us the momentum that we needed,” said Bryan, who led the Eagles with 22 points. “It picked up the pace of the game and
gave us the excitement and cockiness that we needed to go out and finish it off.” Valor made 18 free throws in the final 5:06 of the game to seal the victory. The Eagles were 28-of-36 at the charity stripe in
the second half and hit 33-of-47 free throws in the game. “Momentum was on our side and we knew if we could just stay aggressive and draw fouls we were going to get them into foul trouble, which we did, and that was key. “We talked about staying aggressive and playing our game which is pass and cut, ball movement and not trying to score too early. When we play aggressive, we play better. We’re a pretty decent free throw shooting team.” Bryan, a 5-foot-10 junior on a team with all underclass regulars, was 7-for-10 at the free throw line and was credited with four assists. Kendall Bradbury scored 14 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, while Madison McCoy added 13 points. Valor now faces a tough semifinal assignment against Broomfield, last season’s 4A runner-up, and a program that won five state titles between 2007 and 2011. “I feel we are playing real well,” said Klosterman. “The kids are confident. They are not getting rattled when we get behind, they are playing together and the kids on the bench are mentally into the game and throwing out suggestions. It’s just a really good team atmosphere.” Bryan is eager to confront the challenge of playing Broomfield. “We’re playing awesome and I could not be more proud of my team,” she said. “It feels incredible to be going to Boulder. It is actually a dream. I could not be more excited.”
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March 13, 2014
Highlands Ranch girls fall to Lakewood By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia. com Revenge is a dish that Mackenzie Forrest likes to serve up by raining jump shots all over defenders. The Lakewood sophomore is still an underclassman, yet she remembers all too well the pain that she and her teammates suffered while being eliminated by Highlands Ranch during the Sweet 16 of last year’s state tournament. Fast-forward 361 days and how the tables have turned as the No. 2 Tigers beat the No. 3 Falcons 62-52 in the Sweet 16 of the 5A state tournament March 4 at Lakewood High. “We remember them beating us at this
point last season and we didn’t want to feel like that again,” Forrest said. “We have used that game not only as motivation tonight but it has motivated us all season.” The Tigers overwhelmed Highlands Ranch at times during the contest, like when they outscored the Falcons 22-7 in the second quarter. But it was Highlands Ranch that overcame a big deficit, coming all the way back down 11 points at halftime and nearly ripping the Tigers’ hearts out. The Falcons tied the game 51-51 with just three minutes left in the contest, showing the heart of a champion who refused to go away. Highlands Ranch chipped away at the Tigers’ lead and slowly but surely they positioned themselves to steal the game as senior Ciera Morgan hit three 3-pointers to
get her team back into the game. Morgan finished with 13 points and Logan Opheim led the Falcons with 15 points. But Lakewood’s best players played their best basketball down the stretch, getting a big-time effort from Forrest who had a game-high 24 points and five steals, with 11 of those points coming in the fourth quarter. Highlands Ranch, which has won seven state titles since 2000, will return much of the core of their team next season and is expected to again be a title contender. “I am proud of everything our girls accomplished this season,” Highlands Ranch assistant coach John Steck said. “We lost some girls this season, we are young, so I am still proud of our group and excited about the future.”
Highlands Ranch sophomore Symone Starks has her shot contested by Lakewood sophomore Madeline Miller, middle, and senior Jessica Brooks, March 4 at Lakewood High School. Courtesy photo by Dennis Pleuss
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A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Steel Piling (HP 10X57) - 299 LF • Pedestrian Railing (Steel) - 490 LF • Concrete Class D (Bridge) - 306 CY • Reinforcing Steel - 35,500 Lbs. • Masonry Landscape Wall (Dry Stack) 144 SF • Cut Stone Veneer - 1,573 SF • Prestressed Concrete Box Girder (Depth 32”-48”) - 2,506 SF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process may be directed to Dennis Lobberding, Project Manager at 303.660.7490. For Planholder Information, Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) Legal Notice No.: 925086 First Publication: March 13, 2014 Last Publication: March 20, 2014 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on April 12, 2014 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC for the 2013 Sidewalk Repair and Handicap Retrofit Throughout Douglas County, Douglas County Project Number CI 2013-005 in To advertise your publicDouglas noticesCounty; call 303-566-4100 and that any person, Any questions on the bidding process may co-partnership, association or corporation be directed to Dennis Lobberding, Project that has an unpaid claim against said Manager at 303.660.7490. Chato’s Concrete, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team For Planholder Information, hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or Please Call 303.660.7490 (Front Desk) other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in Legal Notice No.: 925086 or about the performance of said work, or First Publication: March 13, 2014 that supplied rental machinery, tools, or Last Publication: March 20, 2014 equipment to the extent used in the proPublisher: Douglas County News-Press secution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said April 12, 2014, file a veriPUBLIC NOTICE fied statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the NOTICE OF Board of County Commissioners, c/o PubCONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT lic Works Engineering Director, with a COUNTY OF DOUGLAS copy to the Project Engineer Terry Gruber, STATE OF COLORADO Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on April 12, 2014 final settlement will Failure on the part of claimant to file such be made by the County of Douglas, State statement prior to such final settlement will of Colorado, for and on account of a conrelieve said County of Douglas from all tract between Douglas County and and any liability for such claimant's claim. Chato’s Concrete, LLC for the 2013 Sidewalk Repair and Handicap Retrofit The Board of Douglas County CommisThroughout Douglas County, Douglas sioners of the County of Douglas, ColorCounty Project Number CI 2013-005 in ado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Douglas County; and that any person, Works Engineering Director. co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Legal Notice No.: 925087 Chato’s Concrete, LLC for or on account First Publication: March 13, 2014 of the furnishing of labor, materials, team Last Publication: March 20, 2014 hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or Publisher: Douglas County News-Press other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final set-
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jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia. com Highlands Ranch lost its rhythm in the second half and lost the game. Dominique Collier and Denver East pulled away from the Falcons in the second half and posted a 64-44 Great 8 triumph March 7 at the Denver Coliseum. There were six lead changes and seven ties in the first half as the teams battled to a 23-23 halftime tie. Collier went on a scoring spree in the second quarter, however, that carried into the second half, and the Angels outscored Highlands Ranch, 41-21, in the final two quarters. “Their length hurt us a little bit and the passing lanes were covered up,” said Highlands Ranch coach Bob Caton. “We got out of rhythm and once we got out of rhythm it was pretty tough. They are a tough team. And Collier showed why he’s the player he is. I was very happy with the first half but unfortunately the game didn’t end then.” Highlands Ranch led 11-8 in the first quarter but Collier, the 6-foot-2 senior who will play next season for the University of Colorado, scored the next 26 points for East
which seized a 34-25 lead with 4:47 left in the third quarter. Collier finished with 32 points and never realized he had scored 26 consecutive points for the Angels. “I was trying to provide for my teammates on the offensive end and pick it up on the defense,” he said. “In the first quarter I didn’t have much energy on defense or offense. I just had to pick it up.” Zach Braxton, a 6-9 senior, led Highlands Ranch with 20 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Keith Coleman finished with 11 points but the other three Falcons starters combined for only two points. Highlands Ranch committed 19 turnovers, shot 35.3 percent from the floor, made only 3-of-11 free throws and finished the season with an 18-8 record. “Our kids played tremendous this year,” said Caton. “They came through and stuck in there. Their teamwork was just great.” Five seniors will graduate but Caton will have seven players off of his state tournament roster returning. “We have a good nucleus back so we have something to build on,” he said. “Losing the kids we lose is tough. They had great careers. “We’ve been to the Great 8 four out of the last five years. We’re going to try to keep it going. The younger players have to get into the gym, get better and hopefully a couple of them will grow a little bit. It was a great season.”
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Weekly children’s classes, devotions and study DouglasCountyAssembly@gmail.com 303.947.7540
Phone: 303-910-6017 email: bobandtreva@yahoo.com
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Greenwood Village
Abiding Word Lutheran Church
Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch
worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us
(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)
Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area
Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org
303-794-6643
Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am
303-791-3315
pastor@awlc.org www.awlc.org
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