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TAKING OFF: The area’s space industry is reaching new heights. P5

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BUDDING ARTISTS: Lone Tree Recreation Center offers classes for kids P2 PURSUING THE POST: Interim superintendent says she’ll seek the job on a permanent basis P4 ‘THEY KNEW HIS HISTORY’: Law enforcement was aware killer of deputy posed a potential threat, sheriff says P6

Putting passion into

practice Preparation is key for coach with most wins in Colorado high school girls basketball history BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

here were no sports for girls at the middle school Caryn Jarocki attended in the Chicago area, so she kept the scorebook for the boys. That didn’t sit well with Jarocki. “That made me angry because I was good and could play,” said Jarocki, 56. “I got into high school and they had basketball. I always loved playing and I always wanted to coach it. I love giving my kids my love for the game.” Jarocki’s passion for the game has translated into the most victories of any girls basketball coach in Colorado history. Last month, she won her 600th game. Jarocki, 56, played three years at the University of Denver and coached for 11 seasons at Colorado Academy in Denver. She has been the head coach for the past 20 seasons at Highlands Ranch High School and her teams have won seven state championships, most recently in 2011. Her first state title was in 2000. “She has built a tradition and a program there that just feeds off itself and is so solid,” said Bruce Wright, the former Highlands Ranch athletic director. “It is geared toward helping kids to be their best. It continues to

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Highlands Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki has compiled more wins than any girls basketball coach in state history.

ATOP THE LIST Colorado girls high school basketball coaches with the most victories: • Caryn Jarocki, Highlands Ranch/Colorado Academy: *607 • Bill Bradley, ThunderRidge/Monarch: 465 • John Mraule, Montrose: 462 • Mike Croell, Broomﬁeld: 457 • Gail Hook, Monarch/Centaurus: 432 *Through games of Jan. 13. build off itself.” In her 32nd season as a head coach, Jarocki has compiled 607 victories in games through Jan. 13 and never has had a losing season as a head coach. She has averaged 19.5 wins a season. At Highlands Ranch she has won 20.3 games a season going into the cur-

rent campaign and the Falcons have averaged 22.3 victories in the past 11 seasons. “Teams are different and players are different,” Jarocki said. “You have to find what each team is good at and put the pieces together. I’ve gotten better at that over the years. “My favorite part of the day is going to practice ... It is a privilege.” Talking about practice At practice, Jarocki demands that her players concentrate on details and work hard on defense. “She wants us to have that intensity and always play tough. That’s what she stresses the most,” said senior guard Tommi Olson. SEE JAROCKI, P26

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Lunchtime art at Lone Tree Rec Center

Program aimed at ages 3-6 sparks kids’ creativity

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s been said that the famous artist Pablo Picasso completed his first painting when he was only 9 years old. The painting, called “Le Picador,” was of a man on a horse in a bullfight. Reportedly, by the time Picasso was 13, his painting skills were so advanced, his father, an artist himself, gave up painting altogether, conceding his son’s work was already far superior to his own. The Lone Tree Recreation Center wants to inspire young Picassos, ages 3 to 6, during new lunchtime classes offered

at the center. Three classes will be offered through February, and although classes are offered to extend the day for children enrolled in the center’s Child Discovery Time preschool, classes are open to all children in the age group. According to Jamie DeBartolomeis, marketing specialist for South Suburban Parks and Rec, creating artwork is a great way for children to learn not only art, but the fundamentals of exploring different materials and mediums, as well as social interaction. “They’re always learning, even when they’re playing,” said DeBartolomeis. “They learn dexterity, and get the tactile feel of the crayons, the smell of the paint. We put a lot of fun into it.” Class attendees need to bring a sack lunch from home, which they will enjoy together before beginning

their exploration with clay, paints and various art materials. Students can enroll in one, two or all three classes. Lunchtime kids clay fun is held Mondays, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., and helps children learn fundamental clay concepts while using their imagination. Classes run from Jan. 8-29, and Feb. 5-26. Lunchtime Little Artists is an independent class, where students will explore different materials, learn and demonstrate art techniques and build confidence. They will learn fundamental art concepts and school readiness skills as well. Classes are held Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:45p.m, Jan. 9-30 and Feb. 6-27. Lunchtime Painting for Preschoolers offers preschoolers a variety of painting techniques, and one canvas project will be completed each

Children ages 3 to 6 can attend lunchtime art classes at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. COURTESY PHOTO month. Classes are Wednesdays, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., Jan. 10-31 and Feb. 7-28. Youth resident prices are $41, non-resident prices are $48. All materials, except for lunches, are provided,

and pricing is monthly. For more information, go to https://www.ssprd.org/NewsAnd-Events/Post/17994/ Lone-Tree-Recreation-Center-debuts-new-lunchtimepreschool-art-classes.

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pretty much feeding kids and schlepping them around. I still took time out to get a babysitter so I could go to the art museum, or I would take a class or something so I could talk to big people. We opened a book store called Bookhouse in 1970. Jack and I divorced in 1981, and I had to close the bookstore in 1986 because the big box stores were carrying the new best sellers for what I was paying wholesale. My friend Gretchen Peacock invited me to work at her new newspaper, the Littleton Times. I was like the office manager, but I started writing about the arts too. Sometimes we were up until 3 in the morning doing pasteup. The Healeys bought the paper in the early 1990s, and folded it into the Littleton Independent.

Life in Littleton We bought a home in Aberdeen Village. The streets weren’t paved yet — Ridge Road and County Line were still dirt. Jack served on city council, and we had four children together: John, Kirsten, Karen and Bruce. My life was

Encouraging the arts Watching Littleton get more creative and encouraging the arts was what fired me up and still does. I remember suggesting to city council that we spend 1 percent of the budget on art, like Denver does, and they were absolutely horrified.

Arts writer for Colorado Community Media, longtime Littleton resident

About me I was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1930. My mother was an art teacher and my dad taught economics. We moved to Pittsburgh, and my dad taught at the university there for the rest of his career. There was a lot of art in our lives. My mother would take me to museums, and my dad would bring me books. I met Jack Ellingboe in college, and we were married right after I graduated. I worked in a library until our son John was born. In 1956 we moved to Littleton so Jack could work at Marathon Oil. Back then, we said they paid salaries in scenery — you could make more money elsewhere, but it was just so beautiful here.

Sonya Ellingboe has lived in Littleton since 1956, and has been closely involved with the city’s arts scene for decades.

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I sat on the Fine Arts Committee at Bemis Library, and later helped start the Town Hall Arts Center. Hudson Gardens was another important thing for me. Evelyn and King Hudson were close personal friends of mine. Family is important to me, and so is making art accessible to as many people as possible. I feel my mission in writing stories isn’t to slam something, but to get people off their sofas to go see it. Littleton has changed so much, but I’ve been involved in much of it. I get nostalgic about old things that get overwhelmed, but I think we need to be changing and gaining. I hope I’m remembered as someone who encouraged people to participate in what pleases them. Getting involved in your community makes a huge difference in how your life proceeds. Be open to new ideas, even if you sense pretty fast you won’t agree. Keep listening. I’m not big on advice — I’ve been a joiner, and I recommend it. If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Strive to Thrive offers hot meal and assistance. The Strive to Thrive Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 30 from 4-6 p.m. at the Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. For free transportation to/ from the event contact Douglas County First Call prior to January 29 at 303.660.7519. Visit www. douglas.co.us and search for Community of Care for more information.

Vacancies open for civic-minded history buffs The Douglas County Historic Preservation Board has immediate openings for residents with experience or knowledge in helping to preserve the area’s history and heritage. Those interested may fill out an online application by January 31, 2018. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Historic Preservation Board.

2018 Property Tax Notification Beginning the week of Jan. 16 property owners in Douglas County will receive one of two property tax information-types by U.S. mail. Visit www.douglascotax. com to pay your taxes online. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us/treasurer. Have an Amazon Echo device? Enable the Douglas County skill and say “Alexa, ask Douglas County, How do I pay my property taxes?”

Art Encounters Call for Entries Have you considered submitting your artwork to the Douglas County Art Encounters public art program? All applications for entry must be received via online entry at www.callforentry.org no later than Feb. 9. Selected work will be on display from May 2018 - June 2019. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us/ artencounters/

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Interim superintendent will apply for permanent job School board picks search firm at special meeting BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County School District interim Superintendent Erin Kane has announced that she will apply for the permanent superintendent position. “Many of you have asked me if I intend to apply,” Kane wrote in a Jan. 8 email to parents. “My family and I have been carefully considering that question for the past couple of months — and I have decided to apply for the permanent position.” The school board has decided to do a Kane national search for the position. In late December, board members selected Ray and Associates, a firm that specializes in national school executive searches, for the task. A permanent superintendent is expected to be selected by the first week of April, according to school board President David Ray. Kane was hired in 2016 after Elizabeth Fagen resigned to take a position in the Humble Independent School District in Texas. Many teachers and parents blamed Fagen, who was hired in 2010 by a school board majority of reform-minded members, for policies that led to an exodus of teachers and administrators over the past several years. During her tenure, the school board severed ties with the teachers’ union. In January 2016, the Douglas County School Board extended Kane’s contract through the 2017-18 school year. Hiring a permanent superintendent was a hot topic during last year’s election. Four anti-reform candidates who supported a national superintendent search were elected to the school board. The outcome marked a shift in power after eight years of an oftencontroversial majority board. On Dec. 4, the new school board voted 7-0 to hire a firm to conduct a national search for a new superintendent. In the decision process, the school board considered two other options: conducting a regional search in-house or hiring Kane as permanent superintendent. “I do see that it is an investment,” board member Wendy Vogel said of a national search at the Dec. 4 meeting. “And it is something that will pay off in the long run for us and specifically for our students.” After interviewing three national search firms at length, Ray and fellow board member Kevin Leung at a Dec. 30 special meeting recommended the school board select Ray

and Associates, a search firm based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The school board unanimously approved the firm. Ray noted the firm’s experience in Colorado — last year, Ray and Associates conducted a superintendent search for Jeffco Public Schools and it is currently leading a superintendent search for Boulder Valley School District. “I really think as we were looking at who they actually assisted, they had more experience with larger school districts like ours,” Ray said at the meeting. He also commented on the firm’s selection process. Ray and Associates uses researchbased tools and videotapes candidate interviews, expediting and making the process more efficient, as well as saving money on travel expenses, said Ray. The cost of the firm, excluding travel expenses, is $40,000. The money will come from the school board’s budget, which is used for costs such as legal expenses and conferences. To fund the search, the board reprioritized its budget and discontinued contracting with a lobbyist to save money, Ray said. “This is certainly a big decision that impacts the learning of 68,000 kids and we are taking it very seriously,” said Ray. “We have a very rigorous process in place.” Ray and Associates, which has conducted roughly 2,000 searches in 42 years, will recruit candidates based on a profile created by the Douglas County School Board, with input from the community. Forums will be held across Douglas County on Jan. 23 and 24 to allow community members to voice the qualities they want in a superintendent. Locations are listed at www.dcsdk12.org/superintendent-search. “It’s also going to be a conversation around what are the things in our district that we want to preserve and what are things that we want a leader to help us with to move us forward,” Ray said. “It will really be those types of questions that people can weigh in on.” Ray and Associates will spend an agreed-upon amount of time recruiting and then will spend 10 days conducting “thorough” background investigations of each candidate, explained Bill Newman, a representative of Ray and Associates, at the special meeting. When the search is narrowed down to three candidates, there will be more opportunities for public input. Information about special meetings and the search process will be updated on DCSD’s website. “I think engaging the public on the front end is a good idea because it gives them buy-in,” Newman said. “And we encourage them to attend meetings where it’s open to the public relating to the search.”

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AEROSPACE ADDS UP Aerospace is a driver of employment in Colorado by any measure. According to statistics compiled by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation: Colorado’s aerospace industry employed 25,500 people in 2015-2016, with an additional 29,090 military aerospace personnel in the state, for a total of 54,590. Their collective payroll was more than $3.4 billion. Between 2011 and 2016, employment in Colorado’s aerospace sector grew by 2.1 percent, while the national figure fell by 3.2 percent. Arapahoe County is home to a plurality — 31.5 percent — of Colorado’s aerospace workers. Jefferson County is second with 23.7 percent. El Paso is home to 20.9 percent, Boulder has 19.8 percent, Adams 2.4 percent, and the other 59 counties are home to the remaining 1.6 percent. Technicians work on a global positioning system satellite at Lockheed Martin’s Waterton Canyon campus last August. Lockheed is one of the heavy hitters of the Colorado aerospace industry. COURTESY PHOTO

Colorado aerospace companies flying high Leaps in technology, beefy defense spending support space industry BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado’s economy may be more associated with beer and marijuana than space, but the state’s robust aerospace industry is flying high. Leaps in technology and beefed-up defense spending have been kind to the hundreds of aerospace companies in Colorado, many centered in the Denver suburbs, where legions of engineers are designing, building and operating space-age technology with globe-spanning influence. “We’re first in the nation in terms of per-capita aerospace employment,” said Jay Lindell, a retired Air Force major general whose job title is “champion” of the state’s aerospace and defense industry for the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade. More than 25,000 aerospace workers are employed in Colorado, Lindell said, in more than 400 companies. And while Colorado is home to some of the industry’s big names — Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace and United Launch Alliance — more than half of the state’s aerospace companies have 10 employees or fewer. The aerospace industry is diverse, said Vicky Lea, director of the Aerospace and Aviation Division at the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., which houses the Denver-based Colorado Space Coalition, a consortium of industry stakeholders. “We’ve got great representation in all three pillars of the industry: civil, commercial and military,” Lea said.

The bulk of the industry’s funding still comes from government contracting, but the private sector is picking up. “We added more than a thousand new aerospace jobs in Colorado last year,” Lea said. “That’s the biggest jump in a decade.” They’re good jobs, too: The average salary for an aerospace worker is $130,000, Lea said, more than double the overall state average. At the vanguard Some of the projects at the vanguard of 21st-century spaceflight are being developed at Lockheed Martin, said Joe Rice, Lockheed’s director of government relations. Lockheed, which largely pioneered the aerospace industry in Colorado, has offices and facilities scattered around the southwest metro area, including a large campus in Waterton Canyon in unincorporated Jefferson County. “We’re designing and developing the Orion spacecraft, which will take astronauts back to the moon and eventually to Mars,” Rice said. “And we’ve sent spacecraft to every planet in the solar system.” Some of Lockheed’s most influential work is also some of its less visible. The company’s GOES satellites are the foundation of space-based weather monitoring, and 19 of the planet’s 31 Global Positioning System, or GPS, satellites were built by Lockheed. The GPS satellites also broadcast a timing signal that is used to certify global financial transactions, Rice said, and the whole shebang is controlled from Schreiver Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. “We’re the center of the world for GPS,” Lindell said. “There’s not a military mission that gets done without it. I was on a tour at Schriever, and one of the operators said to me: ‘Well sir, we control humanity.’”

Rice said Lockheed also provides Colorado with “pride and culture.” “It’s difficult to find a classroom that hasn’t had someone from Lockheed come in to talk about what they do,” Rice said. Other industry big shots call Colorado home. United Launch Systems, a joint Lockheed-Boeing consortium responsible for launching NASA and military satellites, is based in Centennial. DigitalGlobe, which produces geospatial imagery, is based in Westminster. Ball Aerospace has offices in Westminster, Broomfield and Boulder; Raytheon has offices in Aurora, Greenwood Village and Colorado Springs; Northrop Grumman has offices in Longmont, Aurora and Colorado Springs; and Sierra Nevada has offices in Centennial and Louisville. From cowboys to rockets Colorado began its development into an aerospace powerhouse in the years following World War II, when the state was known more for its miners and cowboys than engineering feats, Rice said. “It all really got started when the Glenn L. Martin company — the precursor to Lockheed Martin — decided to relocate here in 1956,” Rice said. “The idea was threefold: that we were out of the range of Russian missiles at the time, that the mountains offered some protection, and that the geology was stable for advanced telemetry experiments.” The defense industry rush that followed helped grow the Denver metro area into the powerhouse it is today, said Stephen Leonard, a professor of history at Metropolitan State University of Denver, who has written some of the seminal tomes of Colorado history. “Martin brought high-paying jobs, and supplier companies followed,”

Leonard said. “Soon lots of companies discovered what an attractive place this is, and that contributed majorly to the growth of the southwestern suburbs. Without Martin, Littleton would have remained little a lot longer than it did.” The industry enjoys a symbiotic relationship with the state’s military installations, including U.S. Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. Leonard said the area used to have a better awareness of the achievements in its midst, before the aerospace industry got diffused into a more diverse economy. “It’s an extremely important and underappreciated role,” Leonard said. “Big newspapers were always celebrating some new achievement that Lockheed was making, and they do less of that now, unfortunately.” The next frontier? Looking to the future, the sky’s the limit, Lindell said. “We’re seeing lots of growth in commercial and private spaceflight,” Lindell said. “And satellites are getting cheaper, smaller, and more capable.” Lindell said Colorado’s aerospace profile may grow if plans to develop the state’s first spaceport get off the ground. Based at Front Range Airport near DIA, the spaceport would accommodate space planes, which will take off and land like normal airplanes. A number of industry groups will host Aerospace Day at the Colorado Capitol on March 19, an annual event featuring demonstrations and presentations of the state’s aerospace prowess. “We want people to get as excited about this stuff as we are,” Lindell said. “We’re at the forefront of some big things here. Keep your eye on this industry — it’s really taking off.”

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Gunman lured deputies to apartment, sheriff says Riehl used multiple firearms, surveillance cameras in battle with law enforcement

the officers except Pelle were released from the hospital by the night of Jan. 1, but Pelle was expected to make a full recovery.

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The 911 call that brought deputies to a Highlands Ranch apartment for a second time on New Year’s Eve was a strategic and calculated move, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said. Matthew Riehl, who made the call, believed he would have the advantage there, the sheriff said. Riehl had set up barricades and surveillance cameras. He had multiple guns and plenty of ammunition inside his second-floor apartment. “I do believe that he lured them back on that second call based upon the type of call it was and what he was saying and what he was doing,” Spurlock said. Riehl killed Deputy Zackari Parrish and wounded six others — four officers and two civilians — before he was shot to death by a regional SWAT team. Riehl was going through a manic episode, deputies said. Spurlock said he wants to be sensitive to the fact that Riehl was experiencing a mentalhealth crisis. “But I don’t want to blame it on mental health, by any means,” he said more than a week after the shooting. As questions remained about why Riehl opened fire on deputies, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office released to the media hours of body camera footage, chronicling the events that unfolded at the Copper Canyon Apartments on Dec. 31. Deputy down “Matthew, come out,” Deputy

This still image taken from a body camera video released by the sheriff’s office shows members of the regional SWAT team securing the perimeter near Matthew Riehl’s apartment on Dec. 31. COURTESY PHOTO Taylor Davis implored as deputies entered Riehl’s home with a key his roommate provided. Riehl, 37, a U.S. Army veteran and former lawyer, was well-known to law enforcement in Colorado and Wyoming. He’d been investigated by University of Wyoming police and reportedly harassed Lone Tree police, for which the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office was considering criminal charges. But the district attorney’s office said Riehl’s actions were most likely protected by the First Amendment. Numerous red flags raised about Riehl’s mental wellbeing resulted in officers conducting welfare checks, sometimes at the request of his family, and attempting to determine if he needed any intervention. Then, on New Year’s Eve, officers visited Riehl for the last time. The situation quickly escalated from a domestic disturbance call to a mental health call to a standoff with law enforcement. Four Douglas County

Sheriff ’s Office deputies and a sergeant moved single file into Riehl’s apartment, shoving their way through a barricade. Davis, the first deputy in line, held up a shield as they called numerous times to Riehl, who was holed up in his bedroom. Before entering his apartment, deputies determined Riehl was going through a manic episode. Their last encounter, less than an hour earlier, ended with him slamming a door in their face. Now, they were attempting to place him on a mental health hold. Body camera video shows the deputies calling to Riehl five times, asking him to come out. Riehl is heard yelling to them from inside his room. Deputies kick his door four times, and then, a flurry of gunshots burst from Riehl’s bedroom. A gaping hole appears in the door almost instantly. Deputies Michael Doyle and Jeff Pelle take a few steps outside the apartment when they realize two of their comrades, Davis and Parrish, are trapped

inside. They immediately turn back. “He’s down,” one deputy says of Parrish. The deputy calls for cover as he drops to the ground. Between the deputy and Parrish is Riehl’s bedroom. He begins to crawl forward, reaching for Parrish, when another round of bullets rains down on them. Doyle and Pelle cry out as they’re hit, and are forced to retreat, leaving Parrish and Davis behind. In the chaos, however, Pelle and Doyle had not seen Davis run to another bedroom. There, she smashed the window and jumped from the second story to escape the ambush, although she too had been shot. Only Parrish remained inside, where he stayed with the gunman for nearly 90 minutes before SWAT officers could reach him. Parrish died of multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies Davis, Doyle and Pelle and Castle Rock police officer Tom O’Donnell and two civilians were wounded by Riehl. All

‘Open the door’ The first 911 call that brought deputies to Riehl’s apartment Dec. 31 came at 3 a.m., and it was in a noise complaint. The second call, made by Riehl, came at 5:14 a.m. for an alleged domestic assault. The first deputy arrived on scene at 5:17 a.m. At 5:57 a.m., Riehl fired the first shots at officers. By 7:30 a.m., Riehl’s rampage had been stopped by the SWAT team. Eight body camera videos released by the sheriff ’s office Jan. 9 piece together the events that unfolded that morning. The standoff itself lasted less than two hours, but the videos, each from a different officer, are a combined 7 1/2 hours of footage. The footage shows deputies’ repeated attempts to communicate with Riehl before deciding to detain him on a mental health hold. “It’s Zack. Matt, open the door,” Parrish called to Riehl through his closed apartment door during the second 911 call they responded to at Riehl’s home. Parrish identified himself nearly 10 times in response to Riehl’s insistent requests for him to do so. In addition to following deputies as they enter Riehl’s cluttered apartment and capturing the moment Riehl opened fire on them through his closed bedroom door, the videos show law enforcement swarming to the scene, evacuating residents, scaling balconies, strategizing and conducting the raid that ended Riehl’s life. No evidence of threat Police records show Riehl’s SEE INVESTIGATION, P7

Law enforcement wanted to charge Riehl before shooting Attorneys believed suspect was protected by freedom of speech BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Law enforcement officers were actively searching for ways to criminally charge Matthew Riehl, the suspect in

a New Year’s Eve shooting that left Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish dead, for his behavior in the weeks before the shooting because local police considered it harassment, documents show. Prior to the shooting, a deputy had visited Riehl to determine if he needed “some sort of intervenRiehl tion.” On Dec. 31, Riehl was shot to death

by a SWAT team after killing Parrish and wounding four other officers and two civilians. Authorities say he fired more than 100 rounds at officers. Investigative reports and email exchanges obtained by Colorado Community Media show law enforcement grappling with how to respond to Riehl’s behavior toward law enforcement. Ultimately, a lawyer with the district attorney’s office said it would not be appropriate to charge Riehl and doing so would potentially violate his First Amendment rights.

A Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office detective began investigating information provided by the Lone Tree Police Department concerning Riehl in late November. The police department reported Riehl was harassing a specific officer and the city’s municipal court. The alleged harassment began after the Lone Tree police officer issued Riehl a speeding ticket on Nov. 10. The detective’s reports show Riehl was initially uncooperative with the officer, SEE SHOOTER, P8

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‘He’s very manic and very upset right now’ BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The following are partial descriptions of what is shown in body camera footage from Deputy Zackari Parrish and Deputy Michael Doyle during the law enforcement response to Matthew Riehl’s apartment on Dec. 31. Parrish’s view The 35-minute portion of Parrish’s body camera footage released Jan. 9 illustrates what happened after the first of two 911 calls came in Dec. 31. Parrish appears to be the first deputy on scene and waits until others arrive before approaching Riehl’s apartment at the Copper Canyon complex off County Line Road. He tells a deputy, who is not visible in the footage, “There’s a camera” on Riehl’s apartment door. The two then approach the second-story apartment and knock. Riehl opens the door and greets officers. “My roommate freaked out on me and came at me,” he tells them as his roommate enters the room.

Deputies separate the two men — Riehl is taken outside and Parrish remains inside with Riehl’s roommate. Over the next 30 minutes, at least three deputies interview both Riehl and the roommate about an argument between the two that night. They learn the two met while working at Walmart and have lived together for several months. Only the roommate’s name is on the lease. The roommate tells Parrish the argument began when he confronted Riehl around 1:25 a.m. for yelling out their door. He was concerned because the two received a noise complaint the day before, he said. The roommate remains calm but confused as he talks with deputies about Riehl’s behavior. Meanwhile, Riehl claims he called authorities after becoming concerned with his roommate for allegedly not knowing what year it was and because he felt unsafe in the earlier confrontation. Riehl also claims he called out of concern for his roommate’s health after he shined a light in his eyes. At one point, while Parrish

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family reported he was bipolar and had post-traumatic stress disorder from a year’s deployment to Iraq in 2009. Police at the University of Wyoming, where Riehl obtained his law degree, investigated him in the fall for making what a spokesman called “alarming” social media posts about the university’s law college and its professors. They increased security. They warned students, faculty and staff. And later, they alerted police in Lone Tree, where Riehl was believed to be living, about his behavior. The Lone Tree Police Department had a relationship with Riehl of its own. Starting in November, Riehl began “harassing” an officer who issued him a speeding ticket, and the city’s municipal court, in an effort to get the officer fired and the ticket dismissed, the department has said. Later that month, when his behavior escalated, the department contacted the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office to investigate, as by that time, Riehl had moved to Highlands Ranch, which is in unincorporated Douglas County. Officials determined there was no evidence Riehl had made any direct threats toward anyone. ‘They knew his history’ In speaking with Colorado Community Media the day of the Jan. 9 release of the videos, Spurlock said authorities found 15 weapons in Riehl’s apartment, 11 of

interviews the roommate in the apartment, Riehl is heard loudly yelling “assault, assault, rape, rape, rape” outside as he’s interviewed by another deputy. Parrish walks down the stairs to them where Riehl is being held against a wall by the deputy. The two are arguing about Riehl providing identification. The situation de-escalates and Parrish returns to speak with the roommate upstairs. “It sounds like he might have some mental issues,” Parrish later tells the roommate, who says he hopes Riehl will be moving out soon. Deputies cleared the call at 3:44 a.m. As they leave, Riehl is heard shouting, “Happy new year.” Doyle’s view Approximately 40 minutes of body camera footage from Doyle shows deputies’ efforts to speak with Riehl during the second 911 call before deciding to place him on a mental health hold. When Parrish first knocks on the door, Riehl can be heard from inside the apartment repeatedly asking

which were functional. Riehl used four firearms — a shotgun, an M4 rifle, an M16 rifle and a .45-caliber handgun — during the confrontation with law enforcement, the sheriff said. A joint investigation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives determined all Riehl’s weapons were legally purchased between 2010 and 2016. Riehl also used two surveillance cameras, one posted outside his apartment and the other inside, to observe law enforcement before and during the shooting, Spurlock said. “They didn’t have the advantage of knowing that he had a video camera on them at all times,” Spurlock said of his deputies. “We do know that he used those cameras in the attack on us based on how he was laying down gunfire.” Despite Riehl’s history with law enforcement, he had no formal criminal record. Still, the four deputies and their sergeant were aware of his past when they responded to the two 911 calls from Riehl’s apartment the morning of the shooting, the sheriff said. They also knew from his roommate that Riehl had guns. “They knew his history and they knew his propensity to have some mental-health issues,” Spurlock said. “That’s why there were four deputies and a supervisor. Otherwise that call would have been two deputies. Any other mental health call doesn’t get the attention that this individual got. “Once they determined that they were going to take him to the hospital, they did some additional things for protection purposes. They brought a shield with them that they probably don’t (normally) take out of their cars on these kinds of cases.”

Parrish to identify himself. Deputy Taylor Davis stands just to Parrish’s right on the top few steps and Doyle positions himself midway up the stairwell for most the encounter. Parrish complies with Riehl’s insistent requests, often saying, “It’s Zack. Matt, open the door.” He identifies himself nearly 10 times before Riehl agrees to speak with them face-to-face. “Are you OK,” Parrish asks once he does. Davis, who’d stood prepared with her gun drawn, quietly holsters her weapon. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said deputies knew Riehl had guns. Riehl is extremely agitated. He’s upset about their earlier visit where he says they did not help him after he reported his roommate assaulted him. Parrish confirms with Riehl there was no physical assault and offers to give Riehl a number to the county’s civil division. Riehl insists on filing a restraining order immediately and claims he’s already called the civil division. “Did you not get that message,” he says before slamming the door.

Riehl can then be heard shouting and ranting from inside the apartment. Parrish resumes calling to him through the closed door. By now, deputies have decided to detain him on an “M-1” mental health hold. An M-1 is a hold approved by the Colorado Department of Human Services for people who need to be hospitalized due to risky behavior. “Let’s back off this door in case he does get a gun,” Parrish tells Davis, and the two take a few steps away. Doyle is heard saying into his radio, “He’s very manic and very upset right now.” Riehl resumes repeatedly demanding for Parrish to identify himself, which he does. The deputies leave a few minutes later when Riehl does not come to the door. The body camera footage goes silent sometime between 5:35 a.m. and the 5:57 a.m. shooting but they can be seen talking among each other on the apartment grounds. Spurlock said in a video statement released Jan. 8 that the deputies spent that time forming a plan to get Riehl help.

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and although he eventually became compliant, remained on scene after the ticket was issued to watch officers in his rearview mirror. Riehl then “embarked on an email campaign,” according to the detective’s report. Riehl also posted numerous YouTube videos about the incident, including a slew of insults directed at the officer. Riehl sent multiple emails to the Lone Tree police officer. In one email, he insulted the officer and stated he was more qualified to do his job. He sent 15 emails to the City of Lone Tree Municipal Court between Nov. 15 and Dec. 5, disparaging the officer and seeking to have the ticket dismissed. In one of the emails, Riehl wrote the officer’s personal address, which he later shared on Twitter. He also compared Lone Tree police

officers to Nazis and refused to attend a court appearance that resulted from his speeding ticket, saying the court was run by corrupt officers. The reports also show that as recently as Dec. 5, a deputy accompanied by a clinician visited Riehl to determine if he was “in need of some sort of intervention.” Riehl asked if the deputy had a warrant, and after learning they did not, the report says Riehl “replied that they had interrupted his movie and proceeded to slam the door.” Emails sent between the sheriff ’s office detective, Phil Domenico, and an attorney with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Senior Deputy District Attorney Doug Bechtel, show officials debating if and how they could bring criminal charges against Riehl. The detective considered charges for harassment, posting the personal information of a law enforcement officer online, attempting to influence a public servant and intimidating a witness.

Throughout his investigation, however, Domenico said he did not find evidence Riehl made direct threats toward anyone or their property — only that his emails contained “a lot of rambling and rhetoric” and that Riehl spoke “very ill” of the Lone Tree police officer. Domenico provided his reports to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and asked if an email Riehl wrote to the Lone Tree police officer mentioning the officer’s wife and commenting on Riehl’s skills as a marksman finally warranted criminal charges. “I should have your job. I’m smarter than you. I’m better qualified. I have combat proven medical training and I’ve practiced in Federal court. You are a fumbling lying perjuring buffoon,” Riehl wrote to the police officer, according to Domenico’s report. Riehl went on to say he wanted the officer’s house and pension but told the officer, “you can keep your wife and the dog if you have one.” The quote ends with Riehl saying,

“I could drive circles around you and if it ever came down to it, you know I’m a more disciplined marksman than your shaking pathetic lying (expletive).” In an email dated Dec. 14, Bechtel said the office did not believe charges were appropriate, stating Riehl was likely protected by the First Amendment, “especially given the wide latitude since we are public officials.” Bechtel suggested telling Riehl to stop his communications could create grounds for harassment charges if Riehl were to ignore that request. “We have an argument that when a suspect continues to communicate after a clear `Do not contact me’ communication, that it is for the purpose of annoying, harassing or alarming. In this case, the defendant’s intent seems to be to get the ticket disD missed,” Bechtel said after explaininga pursuing the case in court as it stood then would likely be unsuccessful. “We do not believe,” Bechtel wrote, “there is a likelihood of success at trial.”

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January 18, 2018

CALM AFTER THE STORM

Dr. Ron Morley speaks to parents about the difference between a moody teenager and a teenager who may need medical or psychiatric intervention. TABATHA STEWART

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Being a teenager can be difficult. School demands, social pressures and self-imposed expectations can take a toll on young people of both sexes, often causing moodiness and irritability. Historically these symptoms have been chalked up to “hormones,” or “being a teenager,” and been dealt with through discipline, arguments and family strife. But when are a teenager’s mood swings a sign of a deeper problem? Parents from all over Douglas County attended a class through Douglas County School District’s Parent University, held at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, to learn more about teenage behavior, marijuana use and borderline personality disorder. Parent University sponsors a class each month for parents and students, addressing various issues affecting young people. “We have teenagers, and it’s always nice to be informed,” said parent Kym Scearce, who attended the class along with her husband T.D. Schenck. “We’re going to take the information we learned tonight home and share it with our kids.” Dr. Ron Morley, a child and adolescent psychologist with the Colorado Psychiatry Center, with offices in Centennial, Lakewood and Northglenn, presented the recent class on teenage moodiness, and started his lecture by telling parents the difference between bipolar disorder, depression, and a growingly common diagnosis — borderline personality disorder. “Bipolar disorder is pretty rare in kids. However, there’s a third disorder that can be confused with bipolar disorder, and that’s borderline personal-

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ity disorder,” said Morley. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, borderline personality disorder is a mental illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image and behavior. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days. Many of the symptoms can be the same in both disorders, but the difference, according to Morley, is that borderline personality disorder often becomes less severe as the child ages. BPD is more common in young girls, he said, since they often have an unstable sense of self, and about 40 percent of young girls admitted to psychiatric hospitals are diagnosed with BPD. The good news, according to Morley, is that “60 to 80 percent of adolescents diagnosed with BPD will no longer meet the criteria in two years.” There are several factors that can contribute to BPD, including genetics, abuse and family environment. Morley recommends that parents who are concerned about their child’s behavior talk to their pediatrician. Morley also spoke about the effects of marijuana use on a young person’s brain, telling parents that today’s pot is 700 percent more potent than pot they may have encountered 20 years ago. He cautioned them that even though marijuana is legal for adult use in several states, that doesn’t mean it’s safe for young people to use. “Basically, you’ll have a kid who is currently actively damaging their brain,” said Morley. Dan McGuyre, father of a teenage girl, said he makes the drive from Castle Rock each month to attend the classes offered by Parent University, and usually brings his daughter along. “I come to every class. Because I’m a dad of a girl, and it’s always good to be informed. I typically bring her with me and we learn a lot together,” said McGuyre.

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Misconduct claims cloud opening of legislative session Other issues before lawmakers get little attention amid allegations BY JAMES ANDERSON AND COLLEEN SLEVIN ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado lawmakers started their new legislative session amid tension over unresolved sexual misconduct allegations against some of their colleagues, including one case in which a female lawmaker maintains she felt threatened after rejecting the sexual advances of a fellow Democratic lawmaker. In the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives, many Democrats, especially women, wore black — as many actors did at last week’s Golden Globe Awards — to show support for Rep. Faith Winter, who filed a formal complaint against Rep. Steve Lebsock in November. While lawmakers often bring their children to join them for the first day of the session, on Jan. 10, Winter invited two other women who have accused Lebsock of harassment to join her in the House. Outside the Capitol, about a dozen protesters greeted arriving lawmakers, lobbyists and aides — holding signs with slogans like “Time’s Up! Step Down Steve.”

Lebsock, who denies the allegations and is running for state treasurer, was present — two days after providing his colleagues copies of a 28-page document defending himself. He stoically answered “Here” during roll call. And he stood briefly, then sat back down again, as fellow Democrats gave rousing applause as House Speaker Crisanta Duran declared, “there is no place for harassment, hate speech or discrimination in this chamber.” The session began under a cloud of tension after harassment complaints were filed last fall against Lebsock, Democratic Rep. Paul Rosenthal and an undisclosed number of other lawmakers. Leaders of both chambers are formally reviewing the Legislature’s workplace harassment policy — as have several statehouses across the country. In the Republican-controlled Senate, President Kevin Grantham called for “creating a welcoming and respectful workplace environment” and declared that “I don’t think anybody here is of the belief that the status quo is working, or that action shouldn’t be taken.” The issue virtually overshadowed other priorities laid out Jan. 10 by Colorado legislative leaders for the 2018 session, including funding roads and schools, addressing the opioid crisis and tackling a superheated housing market that has limited affordable housing options

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for many state residents. Winter alleges that Lebsock acted aggressively toward her when she turned down his sexual advances during an end-of-session party in 2016. She said he grabbed her elbow and that she felt threatened. Duran, also a Democrat, removed Lebsock from a committee chairmanship and called on him to resign after Winter filed her complaint. Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, and others called on Lebsock to step down. Meanwhile, Democratic state Rep. Matt Gray has said he plans to introduce a resolution to force Lebsock to give up his position. In response to that possibility, Lebsock placed his document rebutting the allegations in the mailboxes of all state representatives on Monday. He said House leaders told him on Dec. 14 to not release the confidential complaint Winter filed against him even though his accusers have been allowed to talk publicly. He also said that investigators still have not contacted him. Lebsock said he has heard that a small number of Democrats and others began a “whisper campaign” to discredit him and hurt his candidacy for state treasurer. He also insinuated the party was lining up behind Winter in her bid to win a state Senate seat this November that could challenge the narrow Republican majority in that chamber. Previously, Lebsock released the results of polygraph tests he said proves that he is telling the truth. Without admitting misconduct, he also apologized to Winter and two

other women who allege harassment, former lobbyist Holly Tarry and former legislative aide Cassie Tanner, for causing them pain. The national sexual misconduct scandal was unfolding when a number of complaints were filed at Colorado’s statehouse following reports on the Lebsock allegations by Rocky Mountain Community Radio. State lawmakers are barred under their own rules from discussing even the existence of a complaint under current state legislative procedures. A harassment complaint against Democratic Rep. Paul Rosenthal was dismissed on Jan. 4. Rosenthal had been accused of harassment by a political activist in 2012. The complaint was dismissed apparently because the alleged incident happened before Rosenthal was elected to his post. In her opening speech, Duran said a Capitol culture that allows workplace harassment must change. “Let our actions show that the intolerable will be tolerated no more,” she said. Republican House Minority Leader Patrick Neville said he welcomed reforms to workplace harassment policy but also insisted that those accused must be provided due process, echoing calls from other GOP leaders. “I perfectly understand and share a sense of outrage when we hear stories of bad behavior,” he said. “But when accusations appear where the law is made, we must observe due process so that we fairly and objectively handle complaints and workplace issues.”

Hotel standoff ends peacefully in Lone Tree, suspect arrested SWAT team called in to communicate with man BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott on Cabela’s Drive was evacuated the evening of Jan. 9 after a man barricaded himself in his hotel room, telling Lone Tree police officers he was armed and suicidal, according to a news release. Employees of the hotel called police about 4:45 p.m., reporting a suspicious man in the hotel. When police arrived, the man locked himself in his room. The Douglas

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County Regional SWAT team was called in to negotiate with the suspect. Officers determined the suspect had multiple warrants for his arrest. Joseph Daniel Howland, 32, surrendered Howland peacefully around 8 p.m., and no injuries were reported during the incident. Howland was the only suspect, and had three outstanding warrants in Arapahoe County and one in Arvada. Warrants included auto theft, forgery criminal impersonation and violation of bail bond conditions. No weapons were found in his possession, police said. New charges filed against Howland include possession of less than four grams of methamphetamine, aggravated motor vehicle theft, refusal to leave the premises, obstruction and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held at the Douglas County jail on $86,000 bond.

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Nominations for youth award accepted through March April 30 reception will honor 10 recipients

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Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Douglas County Outstanding Youth Award, which is given to teenagers who have overcome adversity and created positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Ten recipients will be honored at a reception April 30 in Castle Rock. “The young people who are recognized with these awards are people who very often have not received public recognition for their personal achievements,” said Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas. “This event not only calls attention to the untold stories of achievement by our community’s youth, it is also an

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opportunity for area businesses, the community at large, civic leaders and educators to demonstrate their belief in and support of young people in our community by recognizing them for the individual challenges they have overcome.” The award encompasses all youth those who have not finished their K-12 education, those in traditional classroom settings, those in group homes, those in alternative schools, and those

in foster homes. The awards program provides business, community and civic leaders an opportunity to actively demonstrate their belief and support for the young people in Douglas County community. Award recipients will receive a signed letter from elected officials recognizing their achievements, a $100 certificate for educational or activity fees to be redeemed at a later date and countywide recognition of their

award. In addition, two of the students will be awarded a $1,000 gift. One of the criteria used to decide the two winners will be an essay all 10 students will be asked to write about a situation or influence that made a difference in their life that has created a positive change. The essays are due April 20. The students will be asked to read their essays at the reception. Nominators will be invited to speak at the ceremony about the obstacles the individual they nominated overcame and how those individuals have inspired change. Nomination forms and additional information are available at https:// www.douglas.co.us/community/ partners-and-providers/youth-initiative/youth-awards/. Contact Marsha Alston at malston@douglas.co.us or 303-814-5327. Nominations are due by March 31.

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From Marine Corps to master beekeeper Local company helps environment, veterans, bees BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Parker resident Nick French established Frangiosa Farms in 2008, he had two goals in mind—help save the bees, and harvest pure, raw honey to package and sell locally. Nine years later, his simple vision has evolved to include helping veterans and people who suffer from pain and anxiety, and recruiting more people to help save the bees. French, a Marine Corps veteran, took his honey in a whole new direction in 2015, when he and his wife came up with the idea to infuse their honey with local Colorado full spectrum hemp extracts, along with essential oils, to create a product that French believes can help people struggling with pain, anxiety and PTSD. Colorado Hemp Honey was born. “I have been directly affected by the loss of loved ones with the opioid epidemic in the United States,” said French. “I set out as a goal to develop products that act as an alternative to opioids. It is a personal mission of mine.” A lot of experimenting followed, and the result was four new flavors of honey, infused with hemp extract. Ginger Soothe, Lemon Stress Less,

Colorado Hemp Honey founder, Nick French, keeps bee hives all along the Front Range, providing safe havens for bees, and using their honey to help others. Tangerine Tranquility and Raw Relief, sold in either individual tubes or jars, have become popular products that are gaining national attention. “All of the products are made with legal hemp extract, and per Farm Bill 760,3 contain less than .03 percent THC,” said Heather Timmons, communications manager for Colorado Hemp Honey. “They’re safe for kids and animals over 12 months of age, and are a nice, sweet way to get the benefits of honey, hemp and essential oils.” Timmons said their products can be used for relaxation, to provide an energy boost, to help with stomach issues and even to enhance performance in athletic activities. According to French, honey is not only a natural and sustaining source

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Five questions with Amanda Beck, of Packs of Hope What is Packs of Hope? We help children who are transitioning into foster care. We serve newborn to 17-year-olds. We give them backpacks with everything they will need for the first 24 hours of transitioning into a home because most of the time the kids that are transitioning, they don’t get to take anything with them, just what’s one their back. It helps the kids because they get new clothes — and everything we give them is brand new. They get clothes to wear, pajamas, toiletries, a book and a toy. But then it also helps the foster parents because they don’t have to rush out and go buy stuff. They can breathe while the child comes in and relax. We serve seven different counties, from Weld County down to El Paso County — Jefferson, Boulder, Denver, Arapahoe, Weld, El Paso and Douglas. We do on average close to 200 backpacks each month. Our vision is to bring a little hope and joy into children’s lives during one of their scariest moments. That’s really our goal — to help the kids as much as we can. Michelle Smithing started Packs of Hope 10 years ago and she started it because she wanted to adopt a child. They went through the system in Jefferson County and realized when the kids were coming in that they didn’t have anything. She felt lead, and her heart was broken, to help foster kids. She went to Jefferson County and asked how to help. She started with a blanket, but then went to the backpacks. Packs of Hope started with 15 backpacks in Jeffco and now it’s over 200 in seven counties and is part of the Foothills Community Church nonprofits. And what about Golden Packs of Hope? We also serve the elderly. Golden Packs brings birthday bags into nursing homes. We serve three nursing homes right now. Two in Wheat Ridge and one in Arvada. We bring the packs for birthdays each month and throw a birthday party. Michelle found out that a lot of times people don’t get visitors, so we try to go twice a month to show they are not forgotten. In those bags we put blankets, pajamas and decks of cards or crossword puzzles, lotions… Why is this cause important to you? I love orphans. They’ve always had a special place in my heart. And kids in general. I love working with kids. I was a volunteer here one week and I just fell in love with the organization. It’s just nice to know that we can make an impact in people’s lives.

HOW TO HELP Monetary donations can be made to online at www.packsofhope.org or by sending a check payable to Packs of Hope to 8270 W. 80th Ave. #2, Arvada, CO 80005. Other donations needed include: shirts, pants, socks, underwear, pajamas, sweatshirts and jackets in all boys and girls sizes; toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, hairbrushes, soap, deodorant, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, face soap, face lotion and feminine pads, diapers size 2,4, or 6, wipes, diaper creme, baby shampoo, baby soap and baby lotion. To volunteer, email info@packsofhope.org. I love kids and I just feel so sad that they’re going through hard times and they’re hurt. So it’s nice to bring a little joy the best we can. And with the elderly, I’ve been able to go to the birthday parties. It’s so much fun because they soak up every bit of attention and it’s fun to hear their stories. What are some highlights of the program? It’s been neat because the Boy Scouts contact us and they do their Eagle Scout program through us. The most recent one was a 13 year old. He collected 150 backpacks for us, filled, and a ton of extra stuff. That’s really cool for us to see the community coming together and how much they can really make an impact. But one of the things that’s hard is we know that every backpack that goes out means a family is being torn apart. It’s tough to know that. One of the big things for us is last year we were doing 90-100 and now being at the 200 mark. It is huge, but it’s also very sad. We’re also getting a spike in requests for baby backpacks. How can the community get involved? We always need donations. We take only brand new clothes. We want to give the kids nice stuff so they know they are loved. To have something of their own, brand new is really cool. We give out shirts, pants, sweatshirts, pajamas, socks, underwear and toiletry bags. At minimum we give a toothbrush and toothpaste, but we like to give shampoos, combs, deodorant and feminine products — especially for the teens, so they don’t have to go to the foster parent until they feel comfortable. And then toys and books. We’re always running low. We want to put a toy of some sort in for all ages and we always feel it’s important to put a book in every bag. We run out of baby blankets constantly as well as diapers and wipes. Second is volunteers. We love for the community to come in and be part of this.

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If we’re lucky, we’ll evolve until we’re as good as dogs

hould anyone who impersonates an impersonator be allowed to vote? There’s a impressionist in Branson who impersonates Rich Little. Should anyone who can’t remember when to put their trash out be allowed to vote? Should anyone who says he is “like, really smart” be allowed to vote? On the other hand, should anyone who adopts a specialneeds dog be allowed to vote twice?

I think so. How are your heartstrings today? There’s an Aurora dog named Rex. He gets his name from T. Rex, because a congenital deformity stopped his front legs from growing below the joint. He has always walked on his hind legs. You may have seen dogs do that on Letterman, but they were performing. Rex does it Craig Marshall all of the time, and, “He has no Smith idea he’s different,” his new foster dad said. There are other dogs just like Rex.

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You can find touching videos of them on YouTube. By now, many of you know how I feel about dogs. Versus people. Dogs don’t have it in for you if your religion or race or lifestyle preferences are different than theirs. War isn’t one of their growth industries. Physically, they are indomitable, and are capable of remarkable tolerances and recoveries. Dogs like Rex are often unwanted and discarded. Rex’s new owner, and those involved in his future, have thought about it very differently. The Denver Post reported that Rex

was crowdfunded a unique cart to a improve his quality of life. “Eddie’s Wheels for Pets spent four weeks engineering a special cart for Rex to act as his front legs and improve his mobility.” Eddie’s Wheels for Pets should be allowed to vote twice too. Rex was dropped off at an animal shelter because his first family couldn’t give Rex the care and attention he needed. Along came Cameron Schumacher. I’d like to meet Schumacher, and I’d like to meet Rex. SEE SMITH, P16

What you see is what you get — so carefully create what you see

was talking with a husband and wife a few years ago. They were from Kansas and for years came to Colorado every winter for a ski vacation. As they drove in from I-70 heading west, they would always WINNING stop as soon as WORDS they saw the Colorado Rockies in the distance. They would pull over on the side of the road and stare at the mountains, they would visualize themselves living in those mountains one day, Michael Norton and they would take a picture and keep that picture on their refrigerator at home as a constant reminder of their goal. They shared with me that 10 years ago, that dream became a reality, as they moved to Colorado full time. There has been so much written about the power of visualization and

so many shared and great success stories of people who have used visual techniques to not only meet their goals and objectives, but in many cases, they have far exceeded even their own expectations. So how do we use and harness the power of visualization to set and achieve goals? Well, the very first step in goal setting is to define our goals. Not just keeping them in our head, but actually investing the time to write them down. Whether we do this using technology or on a pad of paper or in a planner, we are creating our first set of something visual that will not only be captured on paper or in our technology, we are taking the first step towards imprinting it in our minds as we review our lists. One of my favorite things to participate in is a vision boarding session. Either in a group setting as a participant or as a facilitator or simply at home as we plan out our goals and dreams. SEE NORTON, P16

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Leaf bridge is costly burden on Lone Tree residents

f you drive east or west on Lincoln Avenue in Lone Tree, you have probably watched the construction of the leaf pedestrian bridge with curiosity. While there are varying opinions of the bridge, “iconic” or “eyesore,” it’s imporGUEST tant to understand COLUMN the cost, fairness and practicality to every hard-working individual who lives in Lone Tree and northern Douglas County. We hear a lot about collaboration these days. When we work together for a Kim Monson common goal that provides for the general welfare of all citizens, it’s a good thing. However, when politicians and bureaucrats collaborate together to push forward costly, unfair and impractical projects, it’s important to shed some light on the issue.

The cost of this particular walkway is about $7 million. Politicians and bureaucrats sold this to the public by implying that other people would pay for the bridge and it is human nature to support projects if we think someone else is paying for it. Politicians and bureaucrats understand this. Here’s how the contributions worked: • City of Lone Tree, $3.5 million (population 13,375) $261.68 per resident • Park Meadows Metropolitan District, $1 million (population 9,325) $107.24 per resident • South Suburban Parks and Recreation, $1 million (population 155,000) $6.45 per resident • Douglas County, $1 million (population 328,632) $3.04 per resident • RidgeGate, $500,000 (paid by developer) Residents living in vintage/original Lone Tree are paying the lion’s share of the cost of this bridge. It works out to $378.11 per resident or $1,513.64 for a family of four. Unfair and spendy! The narrative in support of this bridge is that it will improve safety

and traffic flow on Lincoln by reducing the number of pedestrians using the crosswalk/pedestrian buttons at Park Meadows Drive or Yosemite. Most of the community members that I talk with have said it is impractical that they will walk or bike a half-mile out of their way to use the pedestrian bridge instead of the crosswalks. Just a note, there was no utilization study nor pedestrian usage count conducted before the approval of this $7 million expenditure. And only one architect was asked to bid on the project. The mayor and council never requested competitive proposals. I served for four years on Lone Tree City Council and voted no on the construction and financing of the proposed pedestrian bridge because of the high cost and limited practicality. Unfortunately, citizens cannot access the conversations of these Lone Tree City Council meetings because meetings were/are not audio or video

broadcast nor archived. The limited records available to the public are written minutes that only include records of votes, not any discussion. Not very transparent! I presented motions on two different occasions to change this procedure, however the motions died with no second from either the other council members nor the mayor. Lone Tree has been blessed with significant financial resources. When the coffers are full, everyday busy individuals, caring for their families and businesses, do not pay much attention to the decisions of politicians and bureaucrats. We trust that they have our best interests in mind. However, to hold politicians and bureaucrats accountable, we must understand the issues and require transparency of government, fair treatment of all residents and practical financial decisions. Kim Monson is a former member of Lone Tree City Council.

Look around globe to make investment decisions in 2018

he new year brings opportunities and it is always good to have a plan on how best to take advantage when those come your way. Investors who were well-diversified in 2017 are no doubt pleased with their returns. Now FINANCIAL the worry sets in STRATEGIES about how to top last year without being greedy or fearful. Everyone wants to know what the outlook is for 2018 considering the tax reform and record high watermarks on Wall Street. This question Patricia Kummer led me to research expert predictions and probabilities, which led me to deeper philosophies of wealth management, which leads back to proper planning. The review of predictions versus probabilities was an entire course on statistics and emotional behavior and how they don’t mix. Basically, a prediction is a guess, and a probability is a possibility. While these can be good building blocks, neither is strong enough to base an entire investment strategy on. We can gather from the statistics that we are in a growth cycle that is likely to continue, although not at the same pace as last year. Corporate earnings could benefit from the tax reform, and stock prices typically mirror economic growth. While these are logical assumptions, the only new twist this year is that the economic growth needs to be worldwide, not just domestic. We saw a lull in our recovery from

the Great Recession largely because other countries and trading partners were lagging and therefore, the U.S. had slower growth than previous business cycles. So now the investor needs to pay more attention to China, Japan, Europe, the UK and emerging markets in Asia, Africa and South America, to get a good feel for the size and pace of improvement and the amount of volatility associated with it. This can be a tall order, but having a well-designed strategy and seeking advice from a wealth adviser could help. A well-designed strategy should be custom to your goals, time frame, risk and tax situation. This year we have a new set of tax brackets and rules that may surprise many folks when they learn certain deductions and exemptions will be disallowed. Once you have a strategy in place, it is time to review your portfolio and see what positions may need to be adjusted to match your plan. This is where the wealth adviser comes in. This is a relatively new term in a constantly changing industry of financial services, so it may be prudent to understand how your financial planner works and what services they can offer. This year will be the year of the fiduciary. If your adviser is not one, then run in the opposite direction. I have been a fiduciary since 1986, but the term has become more popular recently. According to New York Times bestselling author Dan Solin, real “wealth advisers” are Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), who are legally required to put their clients’ interests first. SEE KUMMER, P16

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I am sure many of you are at least aware of this technique, and many of you have already probably created your vision board for 2018. If not, it is a fun and extremely valuable exercise. A vision board, or even a vision wall, is created by using graphic images of our goals and dreams. The things we want to achieve, acquire, be, do, or have in life. And then pinning or attaching those pictures and images to our board or wall. In some cases, as we build family vision boards, it will include images or pictures of what our children hope to do or become, or maybe where they want to go to college. I have seen some great vision boards in my life, and I am thoroughly impressed when I speak with someone about their vision board and ask about the “why” behind each picture or image. Sailboats, Hawaiian

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January 18, 2018J sunsets, a map of Italy, an image of a bed-and-breakfast sign from people who wanted to buy an inn, a trail map of Vail, Beaver Creek, or other ski areas, a picture of a university campus, a postcard of an African safari, a graduation cap and gown, a second home, the logo of a company they want to work for one day or a customer that they want to sell to, and even images of some kind of currency and in some cases actual dollar bills tacked to the wall. These can be so much fun to put together, but more importantly a powerful and very visual reminder of what we are doing, why we are doing it, and where we want to go in this life. If you have never built one, send me an email and I am happy to talk you through it. In addition to a vision board, here is another visual idea that may help you. I find that it really helps me. I keep a notebook with me at all times. For me, I can write faster than I type, and when I am speaking with others it is just more personal to be taking notes in this way than trying to capture notes on any of my devices. I also write out my to-do list each day so that I have it right in front of me as a visual aid to keep me on task. Last year I started writing words at the top of each page in my notebook

as I create my to-do list. It serves as a constant and consistent reminder of things I am working on in my own life. I write down five things at the top of the page; 1. Seek God first. 2. Say “No” so that I can say “Yes.” 3. Stop trading time for money. 4. No “FOMO” which means stop living with a “Fear of Missing Out.” 5. Practice patience. Maybe you will have five, maybe only two or three, or maybe just one. And certainly, you will have your own words and attributes that you are working on in your personal life. And of course, feel free to use any of the ones I have listed here for myself or ask me the “why” behind each attribute I have chosen. Are you a visual person? Does it help for you to be able to see where you would like to go and what you would like to be, do, or have in this life? Or do you have other ways or tools that you use to keep you on track while you pursue your dreams and goals? Either way, I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we realize that what we see is what we get, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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medical professionals or law enforcement officers can initiate a mental health hold, an “M-1.” Families of ill relatives are not permitted to initiate an M-1 hold. This is because, way back in the mid 20th century, families were erroneously blamed for causing schizophrenia, and because a few families incarcerated annoying relatives in the old defunct state hospitals.

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This fiduciary duty is mandated by Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as well as other statutes. Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) are also fiduciaries under their Code of Ethics. I believe this year will be even more

Today, many families are caring for their mentally ill family members and are intimately aware of their symptoms. By permitting family members to initiate an M-1, the mentally ill might get treatment before psychosis renders them dangerous. Also, we need more resources to assess and treat the seriously mentally ill citizens in our communities. Allocate the funds. Spend the money — for the well being of us all. Jean Trester Centennial

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Cameron and Rex are uplifting antidotes to the rest of the news, and the rest of the newsmakers (see: “I’m, like, really smart”). Animal shelter chief veterinarian Dr. Louisa Poon thinks Rex will be a candidate for surgically implanted prosthetics, which cost $1,000 to $1,500 per leg, once Rex’s “growth plates” are fully developed. I am considering another dog. The house and my life are too empty without one. I have looked at healthy puppies that come with every conceivable piece of information about their mothers and fathers, the climate of the kennel where they were bred, and what their favorite bedtime stories are. Then there are the other kind, like Rex, who haven’t had it so good. A dog’s personality is created in its first 16 weeks. They benefit from conscientious owners, and they are adversely affected if their owners aren’t committed to them during that time. However, there are many stories about abandoned and neglected dogs who are rescued and adopted, and turn into joyful “critters,” as my neighbor Sue calls them. She and her husband adopted Taz. Taz gets her name from the Tasmanian devil, because she was a wild child. She not very good-looking, but she’s beautiful. She’s a perfect reflection of her owners. Schumacher already had two dogs. They were a little spooked by Rex at first, because of his differences. Now they love him. See what I mean about dogs? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

important to align yourself with good strategies to protect your nice gains from previous years and to plan around the changing landscape of global markets. Wealth advisers have a fiduciary obligation to help you accumulate and protect your wealth. This is much more valuable than predictions or probabilities. You deserve to make sure you have the right professional helping you navigate 2018.

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Mid-century modern structures have stories to tell BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As Littleton changed from an agricultural town to a modern suburb in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Littleton Boulevard led the way into the city from South Broadway, and a number of signiﬁcant commercial buildings replaced the older homes that had faced the busy street. Noted architects who lived and worked in the area left a clear mark on the city. Local residents may often drive past without really appreciating the story the structures tell, but preservation consultants Diane Wray Tomasso and Michael Paglia say this is the best mid-century modern collection in Colorado, aside from Boulder’s. From the 1950s into the 1970s, with the arrival of Martin Marietta, Marathon Oil, Honeywell and other companies, Littleton grew very fast and a number of notable commercial buildings appeared, some designed by important architects. Tomasso and Paglia, who surveyed Boulder’s historic mid-century building stock several years ago, is now under contract to conduct a survey of “Mid-Century Resources of Littleton Boulevard” — a study that is nearing completion. It is supported by a grant

IF YOU GO Diane Wray Tomasso and Michael Paglia will speak at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Admission free. Note: If readers have materials related to Littleton Boulevard history, Tomasso would like to copy them and return. (Contact this writer if you have such material and are not able to attend the lecture — sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia. com.) from the state historical fund. The area of study is limited to a block on either side of Littleton Boulevard, continuing down onto Main Street — although the city contains numerous other notable modernist buildings. At 7 p.m. on Jan. 24, at Littleton’s Bemis Library, Historic Littleton Inc. will sponsor an illustrated talk by the two historic architecture experts about what they have learned as they scrutinized each building and dug through records to learn about architects, builders and businesses — and how each one functioned in an increasingly complex community, as well as about building techniques in the postwar era. Historic Littleton Inc., a membership group devoted to historic preservation, has a longstanding interest in

buildings of this postwar period that have qualiﬁed as “historic” in recent years — 40 years is the cutoff. In 2014, the buildings, as a group, were placed on Colorado Preservation Inc.’s annual Most Endangered list, due to concern that they might not receive the respect and care they deserved — and might be bulldozed to make room for apartments, which happened to the IREA Building recently. Once the survey is completed there will be some consideration given to which buildings might be eligible for designation on local, state and national registers of historic places, as are a number of buildings in downtown Littleton’s Historic District, where inclusion is by consent of the owner and some tax advantages apply. As you drive along West Littleton Boulevard, consider that the Apostolic Church at 379 was once Winchell’s Donut House and the building at 609, occupied by Doctors Care, was once Dawson and Co. Realty. A block south is Academy Appliance, 5787 S. Foresthill St., once occupied by Reg and Sally Besette’s Western Empire Realty. He was a city councilman and she was instrumental in the civil rights efforts of the Littleton Council on Human Relations to encourage people of color to live in Littleton.

Notable: At 5782 S. Gallup St. is the Gallup Building, designed by prominent architect Eugene Sternberg. Note window details and fancy masonry. At 1150 W. Littleton Blvd. is the Francam Building, designed by Rene Chouzenoux for his offices. He lived in a lovely home he designed in Aberdeen Village and was involved in developing Normandy Estates south of Coal Mine Road. Two especially fine buildings are Littleton Savings and Loan at 1449 W. Littleton Blvd., designed by Joe and Louise Marlow, with its decorative metal sunscreen by sculptor Robert Probst, and the Marlows’ Title Guarantee Co. at 2000 W. Littleton Blvd., with a colorful tile mural- now, appropriately, the office for an architectural firm. At 2609 W. Littleton Blvd. is Sternberg’s Courthouse Building with its accordion roof, now an office building, and at 5800-04 S. Datura St. is the Arapahoe County Bank, designed by Earl Chester Morris, who also designed many of Littleton’s early schools, including Littleton High School. Tomasso and Paglia are hoping that readers who are longtime residents may have information, photos, newspaper clippings, ads or other memorabilia related to Littleton Boulevard’s history.

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Steve Milloy, composer of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream,” sits in on a rehearsal with the Harmony Chorale at Arvada High School Jan. 6. PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER

Harmony Chorale tips hat to organizer of March on Washington BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nine out of 10 people on the street don’t know who Bayard Rustin is. But Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Artistic Director Steve Milloy is out to change that. Milloy composed and arranged an original choral piece, “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream,” and musical groups throughout the country are starting to perform it. “The piece discusses an unknown fact in our history of this wonderful man, Bayard Rustin,” Milloy said. “He was a peace activist, civil rights activist and an unabashedly openly gay man at a time when that was not exactly looked on as something righteous to do.” Rustin is mostly know for organizing the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. “But if it wasn’t for Bayard Rustin, there wouldn’t be Martin Luther King as we know him,” Milloy said. “It was Bayard Rustin who went and studied non-violent resistance and taught those things to King. And that’s when the civil right movement really took off.” Milloy, who has been singing in LGBTQ choruses for 30 years, was inspired to write the Rustin piece because he was yet to come across one about an African-American. “I was wondering: When am I going to sing something about somebody who looks like me?” said Milloy. “So I thought it was time

Hazel Miller and Mark Boykins rehearse their storytelling roles for the upcoming production of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” to put something out there about a man who was not just important to the gay, LGBTQ movement, but to the civil rights movement as a whole.” Music in the piece runs the gamut from 19th-century hymnody to ragtime, pop ballads and anthems, jazz, concertized spirituals, chain gang songs and even rap. After hearing about the “The Man Behind the Dream,” Bill Loper, artistic director for Harmony of Colorado Chorael, thought it was perfect for his choir. “The story of Bayard Rustin, such a powerful figure in American history who was really shunned because he was an openly gay man

o far this year, Ullr, the Norse god of winter, seems to mostly have skipped over Colorado. But hopefully the fourth annual UllrGrass festival in Golden will bring the god’s attention back to us. UllrGrass is a three-day music and beer festival that is hosted in Parfet Park, located at 10th Street and Washington Avenue, and New Terrain Brewing Co., 16401 Table Mountain Parkway, from COMING Jan. 26-28. ATTRACTIONS The festival is produced by Coral Creek Music and benefits music education in the Golden community through the Coral Creek Music Project. This year’s lineup includes members of Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, the Lyle Lovett Band, Hot Rize and more. Clarke Reader UllrGrass goes beyond offering only music to attendees — craft breweries and cideries will be on hand, as well local vendors and food trucks, and there are even activities for children, like an UllrEgg hunt, scavenger hunt, face-painting and more. The Performance Round of this year’s UllrGrass Band Contest takes place at 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 at New Terrain Brewing Co. There are eight finalists, and each will perform a three-song set. The winner of the Performance Round will perform on the mainstage at UllrGrass 2019. The Performance Round is free and open to the public. Seeing as the event is named in honor of winter, the festival will be hosted come snow or shine, so prepare layers to stay warm. Ullr devotees have been known to show up in Viking garb — helmets, drinking horns and leather chest plates — whatever you need to summon the spirit of Ullr. And because Ullr is also the Patron Saint of Skiers, don’t be afraid to put your ski pants on. Tickets for the music festival can be purchased as a weekend pass or single-day pass. VIP tickets are also available. Beer festival tickets can be purchased as a supplemental ticket, as a package with a weekend pass or Saturday single-day ticket, or for the beer festival only. To learn more, visit www. ullrgrass.com.

... it’s a story that just needs to be told,” Loper said. “You can go down the street and ask anybody, ‘Do you know who Bayard Rustin was,’ and nine people out of 10 will say no.” Loper has been doing that while he’s been handing out fliers promoting Harmony’s performance of Milloy’s “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” Harmony is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight ally chorus that was founded in 1991. The 70-member choir pulls members from the Denver metro area and northern Colorado.

I like big barrels and I cannot lie Those in search of a little liquid warmth this winter shouldn’t miss Colorado Plus’ fourth annual Big Barrel Aged Beer Festival, from Jan. 19 through 21 at 6995 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. The festival will feature a variety of beers, including Bull and Bush Barrel Aged Man Beer, Rockyard Rockness Monster, Funkwerks Duplicity, Avery Samael’s, C+ Cookie Zilla and more. These are rare and one-off barrel aged beers that will appeal to anyone interested in seeing how barrel aging and the type of barrels can affect the taste of a beer. Go to www.coloradoplus.net for all the details.

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Honoring Tom Petty with local bar bands The sudden death of rock legend Tom Petty last year was one of the hardest losses in a year full of great talents going out. Petty was responsible of some all-time great songs, including “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl” and “Learning to Fly,” and by all accounts was an extraordinarily decent man. Thankfully, his music lives on, and local bands like The Humbuckers, 3 Star Monday, Last Rhino and special guests Tompettyproject and Adrienne Osborn will be playing it at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, during the Tom Petty Tribute Night at @ Cheers,

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Passion Pit at the Ogden Passion Pit, which is the brainchild of frontman and produccer Michael Angelakos, has been one of the most fun electro-pop bands since their 2009 debut, “Manners,” first hit the scene. In the ensuing years, Passion Pit has developed an ardent fan base, and 2017’s independent release, “Tremendous Sea of Love,” showed musicians eager to explore and experiment with the more familiar elements of electronic music. Now Passion Pit will be performing at 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., in Denver as part of their first

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tour since 2016. Joining Angelakos in the Passion Pit live band will be Chris Hartz, Aaron Harrison Folb and Giuliano Pizzulo, and opener courtship. To score tickets, visit www.ogdentheatre.com. Music for a good cause at Good Shepherd Centennial’s Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, is looking to start 2018 off by hosting quality concerts that benefit good causes with its third Music with a Mission Concert Series. The series is made up of five free concerts, which raise money for different causes. In its first two seasons, the series has generated over $20,000 for both local, national and international mission organizations. There are three performances left in the series — the Forte Handbell Quar-

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Last May Harmony performed a piece called, “Tyler’s Suite,” about a young man, Tyler Clemente, who died by suicide after being cyber-bullied. The community reaction from those performances is what led Loper to the Bayard Rustin piece. “What ‘Tyler’s Suite’ really brought for me as artistic director was when we do things that are more missionbased, that have a purpose and that give us a reason to be, the possibilities are limitless,” Loper said. “The Bayard Rustin piece is hands down the best thing we’ve ever done. I am so proud to be a part of it. It’s reaching people, it’s telling a story and it’s informing people. “And its going to be very entertaining.” The Harmony Chorale will be joined by Arvada resident and awardwinning R&B singer Hazel Miller and her band. Miller will act as a narrator and a soloist in the Colorado performances. “The music in this is moving, it’s inspirational,” Miller said. “The information given is priceless and I’m very proud to be part of this.” Miller loves the music so much that she has decided to learn all the music and sing alto with the choir throughout the whole performance.

tet, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, to benefit Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry; the Hummin’birds bluegrass group at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, to benefit Heifer International; and Juice O’ The Barley, playing Irish pub music, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23, to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Based in Colorado Springs, Forté is a nationally recognized handbell quartet that performs a blend of Celtic, techno, pop-country, classical, and new age. For more information, visit www. gshep.org.

More than 50 students from Arvada High School will be joining the Harmony Chorale for the production of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER Mark Boykins, currently the Director of Music at the Peoples Presbyterian Church, will join Miller as a storyteller. The performance will be rounded out by 55 young voices from the Arvada High School Chorale. This makes the age-range of voices span 70 years. “I’m flattered and thrilled that he invited us” said John Miller, choir director and teacher at Arvada High School. “Educationally, there’s layers and layers of things they’re going to get from this. To see a program like this with a living composer that can come in and meet with them ... that almost never happens. It’s very inspiring.” The dynamics that Steve Milloy brings to rehearsal are something that Harmony Chorale Artistic Director Bill Loper will be directing the production of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.”

Arvada High senior Haley Stimack appreciates. “I feel a lot of the message when Mr. Milloy is conducted us,” Stimack said. “You can feel how passionate he is about it.” Milloy said not only is his piece musical and informative, but it’s a message that is needed in society right now. “This piece is really about nonviolent resistance in a time when we really truly need it,” Milloy said. “People need to stand up and be counted and we also need to come together and to talk. I’m hoping that this piece along with many other things starts spurring that conversation about understanding and a peaceful resolve.”

Bayard Rustin was a Quaker, conscientious objector, openly gay, civil rights activist and the organizer of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington and co-organizer of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. An organizer of the first Freedom Rides protesting racial segregation in the south, Rustin was arrested for sitting in the whites only section of a bus 12 years before Rosa Parks made headlines. He was sentenced to work on a chain gang. Upon his release, Rustin’s five-part series for the New York Post titled “22 days on a chain gang” described the brutal details of his imprisonment and ultimately led to the abolition of the chain gang in North Carolina. In 2013, President Barack Obama bestowed Rustin a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom.

IF YOU GO WHAT: The Denver area premiere of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream” WHO: Harmony: a Colorado chorale, awardwinning R&B singer Hazel Miller and her band, Mark Boykins, Arvada High School Chorale. Composed/arranged by Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Artistic Director Steve Milloy. WHEN/WHERE: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver; and 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Monfort Concert Hall, 701 10th Ave., Greeley.

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rofessional wind players and percussionists from the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, which represent the nation’s finest music schools, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. These musicians will perform as soloists and in various chamber groups. The concert is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and patrons of LUMC Fine Arts Series in celebration of the 25th year of the series. 303-794-6379.

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Douglas County are accepted through Feb. 9 on callforentry.org. Visit Art Encounters’ site online for details. Selected pieces will be displayed in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. There is a stipend and two awards. South Suburban art exhibits During January, artists will exhibit work in these South Suburban Parks and Recreation District rec centers: * Roseanne Jurgens of Centennial exhibits photographs, “The Gritty and the Pretty,” juxtaposing landscapes and images of weight room equipment and vehicles, at Buck Recreation Center. * The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will display paintings at Lone Tree Recreaton Center. * Cecil Jacobson of Littleton exhibits wood carvings at Goodson Recreation Center. * Dick Gallagher of Lakewood has

paintings, “Inked Car Art,” at Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel through March 31.

Art festival Lia Hanchett, ThunderRidge High School senior, is organizing an art festival, as her senior project, to raise money for expansion of the art program at Ranchview Middle School, where she says, due to limited choir and orchestra programs, students can’t compete in state contests. The festival will be at ThunderRidge High School, 1991 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31, and will feature musicians, artists, photographers and more from Ranchview and ThunderRidge at a kid-friendly festival. Admission: $5 individual; $10 family. All proceeds will go to Ranchview’s art program. SEE SONYA, P22

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Audubon Society files appeal of Chatfield expansion Environmental group says rising water levels would harm ecosystem BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An environmentalist group will appeal a judge’s decision that plans to expand Chatfield Reservoir could go forward, despite the group’s assertion that the Army Corps of Engineers’ project to raise the waterline by up to 12 feet will do unnecessary damage to the ecosystem surrounding the lake. The Audubon Society of Greater Denver filed suit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2014, claiming that the Corps’ plans will drown vital wetlands and forests, including the habitat of the threatened

Preble’s meadow jumping mouse. A judge in the U.S. District Court for the State of Colorado ruled in favor of the Corps in December, saying that Audubon hadn’t provided sufficient evidence that the plans violated the National Environmental Policy Act. Audubon is appealing the ruling, and seeking an injunction to halt construction that started shortly after. “We were disappointed, but not surprised, by the district court’s ruling on our case and have filed our appeal in hopes of saving Chatfield State Park from this wrong-headed project,” said Polly Reetz, Audubon’s conservation chair, in a statement announcing the appeal. The Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, which is overseeing the project, declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation. The $130 million project will allow water storage for eight municipal

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underground aquifers, and storage in repurposed gravel pits like the South Platte Reservoir near Chatfield.” Judge Philip Brimmer wrote in his ruling that Audubon’s assertions were inadequate to stop the project because the project’s stated goal is to increase water storage capacity to serve the metro area’s growing population, not to reduce the amount of water used. Brimmer also said that Rueter-Hess Reservoir, near Parker, was recently expanded itself and shows no indication of being capable of further expansion. Brimmer’s ruling does not appear to make mention of the idea of storing water in underground aquifers, but it calls the idea of utilizing nearby gravel pits to meet water storage needs impractical given the relative cost and logistical difficulty. SEE CHATFIELD, P23

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If you ask Parker resident Maddie Teagarden what happened to her legs, and why she’s in a wheelchair, you might get the answer “shark attack.” The good-natured 20-year-old, who had both of her legs amputated when she was just 10 years old, said she doesn’t mind curious people asking her about her condition, but sometimes can’t resist the urge to tell them she was attacked by a shark, just to see their reaction. “I always tell them I’m just joking, but the look on their faces is pretty funny,” said Teagarden. “You have to be able to laugh, and joke, no matter the situation.” It’s Teagarden’s positive attitude that earned her the honor of being a “Face” for the Centennial-based nonprofit Courageous Faces. The foundation provides support and services for people who have rare medical conditions, including Teagarden, who was born with sacral agenesis/ caudal regression syndrome (SA/ CRS). Courageous Faces was created to help fill immediate needs of people with rare conditions, and helped Teagarden recently by adding a wheelchair ramp in the garage of her home, and a shower that she can access using her wheelchair. SA/CRS only happens in 1 of 60,000 children born each year. As Teagarden grew in the womb, her lower spine didn’t develop properly, causing problems with her organs and affecting the development of her legs. She has had 75 surgeries throughout her life, but said the challenges are just part of who she is. “I actually like having a disability. It makes me different and made me who I am today, and I like who I am,” said Teagarden. “I’m just like any teenage girl; my life is not better or worse than yours, I just have to live my life a little differently.” “Maddie is an amazing young

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Parker resident Maddie Teagarden advocates for people with rare medical conditions nationally as part of the Courageous Faces Foundation. TABATHA STEWART woman,” said Trish Morris, founder of Courageous Faces. “Her attitude, and her sense of humor, is truly, truly incredible.” Teagarden has always taken an active part in her medical care, including making several major decisions that were not necessarily supported by the medical community. At the age of 8, because of the SA/CRS, she was unable to determine when she had a bowel movement. Unhappy with the situation, she asked for a colostomy, which would remove the need for protective underwear and unwanted bowel movements. After a compelling argument, Teagarden got her wish, and said it was one of the first steps to independence. At the age of 10, she made the most difficult decision, which was to have both of her legs amputated. “They just hurt all the time, and I couldn’t bend them. If we went on a plane I had to stand the whole time. It was holding me back, so we went to see about surgery just to be able to bend them, and there was really nothing they could do,” said Teagarden. “I just knew they had to go. In fact, I didn’t even realize how much pain they were causing me until they were gone.” Another step in the direction of independence, she said. “It was more freedom. I could go places and do things that I couldn’t before.” Teagarden’s next fight included convincing doctors, hospital administrators and the State of Colorado that she needed a hysterectomy. She

suffered severe pain for three years, which confined her to bed. The source of her pain was the development of her female organs, which were growing and crowding other organs. Medical officials were reluctant to remove the organs, because of her young age and the fact that the surgery would render her infertile. “I’ve always known that I’m not going to give birth to my own child,” said Teagarden. “I’ve always planned to use a surrogate or adopt. It was frustrating, but eventually they did the surgery, and I wasn’t in pain anymore.” Throughout her surgeries and medical episodes, Teagarden continued attending school at Ponderosa High, and was able to graduate on time. Now she spends time hanging out with her best friend Marissa, going to the mall, watching “Stranger Things” and going out for sushi. As a “Face” for the foundation, Teagarden serves as an ambassador to raise awareness for people with rare conditions. She travels to conventions and speaks about SA/CRS and her life. She is thinking about adding activist, and maybe actor, to her resume. “I am really mad at the media, and the fact that when they portray a person with a disability in the movies, they don’t actually use actors with disabilities,” she said. “Young girls don’t have a real representation to look up to.” Teagarden said she loves all things Disney, and hopes to one day work at Disney and be a makeup artist.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 8001,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver. Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donation also accepted. Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/ Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students. Need: Volunteer judges for competions. Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County. Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age Requirement: Men and women, 18-plus Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world. Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool. Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net. GraceFull Community Café: Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation. Need: Opportunities for food preparation, guest service, cleaning and dishwashing. Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/

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Audubon’s appeal, filed in court on Jan. 8, argues that the court erred in its findings on alleged Clean Water Act violations related to the disposal of soil slated to be dredged from areas in which recreation facilities will be relocated around the reservoir. The appeal also argues that Audubon Society, which hosts a variety of nature programs around the lake, will

Habitat ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers. Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Highlands Ranch Community Association: Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics. Need: teach classes, coach Special Olympics, provide athletes support during Special Olympics practices, assist with special events, and help participats succeed in the therapeutic recreation program. Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or www.hrcaonline.org/tr Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact: 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithbased hospice. Need: support for patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): Provides assistance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions. Need: Volunteers are needed to assist with many areas within the Police Department to include patrol functions, fingerprinting, and fleet maintenance. Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, and submit to a background check. Additional training is provided based on area of interest. Patrol volunteers must commit to a minimum monthly hour requirement. Contact: Tim.Beals@cityoflonetree.com or 720-509-1159. Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program: We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home. Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to lfsrm.org. Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in south metro Denver, including Littleton, western Centennial, Englewood, and parts of Jefferson County. Need: Regular and substitute drivers, kitchen and office volunteers. be irreparably harmed by the rise in water levels, as removal of vegetation will make their activities difficult. “The loss of habitat that will occur should the underbrush and vegetation be removed cannot be adequately replaced,” reads Audubon’s appeal in part. “As a result, Denver Audubon members will no longer be able to bird or peacefully enjoy the serenity of the Park, and the organization will no longer be able to fulfill its mission ‘to connect people with nature through conservation, education, and research.’”

Need: Volunteers to help organize supplies; donations of supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. Needed items include cleansers, skin cream, ointment, disinfectants, dressings, bandages, rolls, sponges, pads, dressing tape, gloves, alcohol pads, asprin, Tylenol. Age Requirement: All ages can participate. Contact: www.paladinrescue.org; Paladin Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 79, Littleton, CO 80160; 888-327-3063.

Requirements: Drivers must be 18 or older and background check is required. Contact: Complete application online at http://tlcmealsonwheels.org/apply/. Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County. Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org.

Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors. Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more. Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

Nonprofit Wildlife Group: Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village. Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife. Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible. Contact: info@wildearthguardians.org

PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice. Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921

Outreach Uganda: Empowers impoverished people in Uganda, especially women and children, to overcome poverty through income generation, education, training and other holistic endeavors. Need: office support with fair trade craft show preparation, mailings and miscellaneous office work. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Office at 9457 S. University Blvd., Suite 410, Highlands Ranch. Contact: Jennifer Dent, 303-683-8450 or office@outreachuganda.org.

Project CURE: Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. Need: Groups of 7-15 people to help sort medical supplies; those with medical/ clinical backgrounds to become Sort Team Leaders; truck drivers to help pick up donations (no CDL required). Age Requirements: Ages 15 and older (if a large group of ages 15 and younger is interested, we can try to accommodate different projects). Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720-341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www.projectcure.org.

Paladin Rescue Alliance: Christian nongovernment organization dedicated to rescuing human trafficking victims and building alliances to combat trafficking locally, nationally and internationally.

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A deluge of great music in 2017

t’s a cliché to say that as you get older, the years start passing by faster — but man, is it ever true. I can’t believe 2017 is over already, especially considering how much there LINER was to take in on a NOTES daily basis. Most years I feel like I’m doing a pretty good job of keeping up with all the releases coming out, but last year I felt like I was drowning in new music. So many artists, both established Clarke Reader and up-and-coming, put out vital, searching music that challenged, comforted, and inspired listeners. There has been so much great music this year, that you’d be forgiven for having missed more than a few albums. So, I’m here to help with my list of 10 best albums you might’ve missed in the second half of 2017. Here’s to a better, more invigorating 2018. To see my full top music-of-the-year list, check out my blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. Aminé — “Good for You” Time and time again, rap has proved itself to be the best genre for political and social awareness, but it’s important to remember the music can also be just loads and loads of fun. Luckily, Portland, Oregon-based rapper Aminé’s debut album is here to remind you of how much joy can come from listening to rap. The album brims with infectious hooks and melodies, and Aminé proves himself a nimble MC with a sly sense of humor and a romantic streak that adds some heart to “Good for You.” And it’s the heart that really makes the album stand out. So many rap records from last year tackled heavy subjects, from current affairs to personal loss and anxiety, and every now and then, it’s important to remember laughter. At the beginning of another year, that’s a reminder we could all use.

CLARKE’S TOP SONGS OF 2017 1. “FEEL.” - DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar 2. “All I Can Think About is You” - Kaleidoscope EP - Coldplay 3. “Rescue Blues” - We All Want the Same Things - Craig Finn 4. “North South East West” - Near To the Wild Heart of Life - Japandroids 5. “Still Feel Like Your Man” - The Search For Everything - John Mayer 6. “BagBak” - Big Fish Theory - Vince Staples 7. “Nothing Burns Like the Cold” (feat. Vince Staples) - FEELS - Snoh Aalegra 8. “Provider” - Single - Frank Ocean 9. “Millionaire” - From A Room: Volume 2 Chris Stapleton 10. “One I Want” (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR) The Space Between - Majid Jordan Gang of Youths — “Go Farther in Lightness” Rock records like “Go Farther in Lightness” are so rarely made anymore, it’s important to celebrate them when they come around. The second album from Australia indie rockers Gang of Youths is the kind of shaggy, overstuffed, and ambitious release groups like Led Zeppelin, The Who and Bruce Springsteen have turned into classics in previous decades. “Go Farther” is an album about ideas, and lead singer David Le’aupepe is as likely to drop lyrics about Greek heroes and the existence of God as he is to write about love and families. But don’t worry — I’m not assigning you some dour, heavy-handed lecture to listen to. The album rocks, from front to back, and makes one for one of the year’s most engrossing listens. Gang of Youths are a big deal in their native Australia, and if there’s any justice in the world, they’ll start breaking big in America following “Go Farther.” Get on the train early — you won’t want to miss it. Majid Jordan — “The Space Between” Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan, made up of Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman, have provided plenty of backing vocals for more well-known artists like Drake, but this sophomore album shows how talented a pair they are. “The Space Between” is easily one

of the year’s sexiest albums, but it explores all aspects of romantic relationships, including moving on from old loves to the fickleness of contemporary relationships. “One I Want” is one of the best singles of the year, and “Gave Your Love Away” shows the pair’s vocal range. While Majid Jordan is obviously heavily influenced by modern soul artists like Frank Ocean and Miguel, they add flourishes of electronic music that are all their own. Which means listeners are treated with an album that sounds both familiar and new. Otherwise known as the perfect combination. Van Morrison — “Versatile” Van Morrison has been so good for so long, it’s easy to take him for granted, especially as he’s in his 70s now. Obviously, anything he releases now isn’t going to match early masterpieces like “Astral Weeks” or Moondance,” but it’d be a shame to miss an album as reliably enjoyable as “Versatile.” The album is a blend of classics from jazz legends like Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole, and six newly written numbers by Morrison himself. While his take on classics like “A Foggy Day” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” are just as lovely as you would expect, it’s in Morrison’s compositions that the album really comes to life. “Start All Over Again” and “Only A Dream” are two of the year’s loveliest songs and show that even after seven decades, Van remains the man. Carly Pearce — “Every Little Thing” If you don’t know that the best music in modern country is almost entirely courtesy of women, you haven’t been paying attention to talents like Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, Caitlin Rose, Brandy Clark, Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert. Into this crowded field, Carly Pearce released her debut album, “Every Little Thing,” in October, and immediately established herself as one of the most exciting voices of the genre. Songs like “If My Name Was Whiskey” show a sharp wit and even sharper knack for writing hooks, and “Honeysuckle” is one of the year’s best love songs. If you’re searching for an album that sounds great driving up and down Colorado’s roads during the summer and autumn, and also has lyrical chops, Pearce is the country gal for you. Rostam — “Half-Light” When multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer Rostam Batmanglij announced he was leaving Vampire Weekend at the beginning of 2016, I was more than a little concerned — not just because he was a key component of one of my favorite modern bands, but because it seemed like the music world was losing a unique and vital voice. Luckily, his debut solo album put my fears to rest, not only because it was a chance to hear from Batmanglij again, but it shows an artist in full command

of his powers. Batmanglij has produced for a diverse range of artists over the year, from Carly Rae Jepsen and Charli XCX to Frank Ocean and Solange, and he brings that same all-encompassing vision to “Half-Light.” Listeners are going to find pop sounds intermingled with electronica and eastern influences, and the result is almost always gorgeous. The result is one of the year’s most beguiling and enchanting pop albums. Turnover — “Good Nature” Virginia-based band Turnover’s third album, “Good Nature,” exists at a strange nexus of influences — there’s pop punk and emo, as well as bossa nova, West Coast jazz and sprinkles of soft rock. What this amalgamation sounds like is a quintessential summer album — almost a dream pop version of “Getz/ Gilberto.” The guitar lines shimmer and glisten, and the smoothness of the singing and rhythm section sends the listener floating into the atmosphere. But all the prettiness doesn’t mean “Good Nature” is all surface and no substance. There are a couple beautiful love songs, but they explore more than infatuation — tracks like “Breeze,” with the closing line, “Let you keep eating my heart out with your silver spoon,” are after bigger, and deeper game. That something this pretty can have this much to say is why the album is in my top 10. Tyler, The Creator — “Flower Boy” When Tyler, The Creator first appeared on the hip-hop scene, he was rapping lyrics almost purely for shock value over hard, minimalist tones that sometimes barely qualified as beats. All of that is to say, if you told me he’d make the straight-up prettiest rap album of 2017 back then, I’d have laughed in your face. On “Flower Boy,” the beats are lush, soulful creations that could stand on their own if Tyler wanted them to. But fortunately, he uses the tracks as soundscapes to tell some of his most personal and love-drunk stories. “Garden Shed,” where Tyler explores sexual identity, is a particular standout, but the lyrics that hit me hardest come from “911/Mr. Lonely,” where he raps, “I’m the loneliest man alive/But I keep on dancing to throw ‘em off/I’m gon’ run out of moves ‘cause I can’t groove to the blues.” Waxahatchee — “Out in the Storm” Last year, I wrote glowingly about Allison Crutchfield’s debut solo album, while mentioning that her twin sister Kate has been making some of the best indie rock of the decade under the name Waxahatchee. And just a few months later, she went and proved me correct with the release of her fourth album, “Out in the Storm.” The album certainly reads like a break-up record, but Kate imbues a tired conceit with a layer of insight and forthrightness that brings the listener in as close as a whisper. SEE LINEAR, P32

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Colorado Dulcimer Festival to bring sweet sounds to February event will offer two days of magical music at church on Belleview

IF YOU GO

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two 7 p.m. evening concerts on Feb. 2 and 3 will offer the sweet music of mountain and hammered dulcimers, combined with additional instruments: fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Nationally recognized concert musicians will be part of the annual Colorado Dulcimer Festival, held this year at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Celtic, bluegrass, old-time, country and jazz music will be heard throughout the weekend and there will be a dance band, according to Judy Jones of Roxborough, an instructor/musician on the hammered dulcimer. This festival began 15 years ago in Fort Collins with musician/teacher Steve Eulberg, and moved to the Denver area five years ago. Jones says: “There are two kinds of dulcimers: the hammered and the mountain or lap dulcimer. Both use strings stretched across a soundboard, but differ in shape, sound and playing. Hammered dulcimers are 5,000 years old, from ancient Persia, sit on a stand and have 72 or more strings stretched across a wooden sound box. The

The Colorado Dulcimer Festival will be held on Feb. 2 and 3 at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Concerts are open to the public. In addition to evening concerts, both days will be filled with workshops, including one for children 8-12 on Saturday afternoon and jams for all levels of players, including one after Friday evening’s concert. A dulcimer concert is planned. There will be rental instruments available and meals on-site, for those who wish (pre-order suggested). Or there are nearby restaurants. See coloradodulcimerfestival.com for more details. Note that advanced registration ends at midnight, Jan. 22 ($130). At the door, registration costs $140. Included: a concert ticket for each night. (8:15 to 9 p.m.) Individual concert tickets cost $15/adult, $10/student. A single festival workshop costs $40. player strikes the strings with wooden hammers, producing music in a great dynamic range. Mountain dulcimers originated in the Appalachian Mountains, rest on the player’s lap, and the three or four strings are strummed like a guitar. The tone is gentle and became very popular in the 1960s folk music revival.” During each day, there will be scheduled classes/workshops for beginners through advanced players, with rental instruments available on-site. Also, daytime hours will include jam sessions, perhaps some dance ses-

Linda Colville plays the hammered dulcimer and Bob Elieson performs on the mountain dulcimer. Both types will be played and taught at the Colorado Dulcimer Festival on Feb. 2 and 3 at St. James Presbyterian Church in Littleton. COURTESY PHOTO. sions and lots of exchange of music and ideas. On the afternoon of Feb. 3, there will be a children’s class. Visiting musicians include: • Multi-talented Kim McKee, who will appear with her guitarist husband, Ken Wilson, performing traditional and original Celtic music. They teach in southern Colorado.

• National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Ted Yoder, Goshen, Indiana. • Tina Gugeler, national champion who performs with contra bands locally. • Steve Eulberg, festival founder. • Erin Mae, youngest National Mountain Dulcimer Champion at 17.

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FORMER PLAYERS REFLECT ON ‘COACH J’ Blaire Braxton, 2016 Highlands Ranch graduate, sophomore at Montana State “I think that part of what continually keeps coach Jarocki at the top is the standard that she holds for her program. This program that she created not only builds better basketball players, but better young women as well.” Lindsay Mallon, 2011 Highlands Ranch graduate who played at Northern Colorado “Players know what is expected of them if they want to play for Coach J on varsity, so there is a lot of preparation in middle and early high school to reach the level needed to be one of her players ... Coach J values the little details that separate her from the rest of the coaches and demands that of her players.”

Caryn Jarocki receives a hug from a player after winning her 600th career game on Dec. 7 against Arapahoe.

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Caryn Jarocki diagrams a play for her team during a timeout Dec. 7 against Arapahoe.

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Jarocki, a physical eduation teacher at the school, never loses her focus, or intensity. “I’m actually more mellow than I used to be,” Jarocki said. “Defense is the place where we can improve the most. I don’t have the longest patience span with that. “Hard work, paying attention to details and great kids that are willing to listen to you are the reason for the wins. The players are the ones playing.” Jarocki has more interaction with players during practice than in games. Assistant coach Traci Nemechek coached against Jarocki when she was the head coach at Dakota Ridge and is often the first to talk to players when they exit the court for a substitution. “I will tell you in practice it looks the opposite,” Nemechek said. “The

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assistants are after the players and she is so teacher-mode. When it’s game time, she is into it. We try to balance each other.” High standards One thing is obvious: The Falcons are well-prepared. “Caryn always had her team prepared to play,” said former ThunderRidge and Monarch coach Bill Bradley, who is now coaching in Georgia.

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“The kids knew what they were doing and knew what they were supposed to be doing.” Regis Jesuit coach Carl Mattei faces Jarocki in meaningful Continental League games each season. “She sets her standards very high,” he said. “Once she won that first state championship, and achieving that success, she has been able to have every class after that play at a very high level. It is a credit to her ability to lead.” Jarocki, Mattei and many high school girls mentors coach on club teams during the summer. Jarocki formed the Colorado Basketball Club eight years ago. Several CBC players are on the current Highlands Ranch High team. “I wanted to see my kids achieve certain things in the summer, and it wasn’t happening,” Jarocki said. “It started to become clear it would be much more favorable for my kids to play together.” ‘Coach J’ Jarocki is often referred to as “Coach J,” and many former players are appreciative of having had a chance to play for a coach who reached the 600-win milestone in a Dec. 7 win over Arapahoe. “Coach Jarocki demands a level

Bri Stiers, 2016 Highlands Ranch graduate, sophomore at the University of Missouri-Kansas City “I remember during my senior year, I would just go have lunch with her and just talk about basketball or life or anything that was weighing on my heart, and she always seemed to know how to say the right thing. She was so much more than just another coach to me — she was my main coach and my mentor ... Every single win she has under her belt (has been) well fought for and well deserved. I’m proud to call her my coach.”

Caryn Jarocki’s trademark intensity is on display during a Dec. 7 game against Arapahoe. Her team went on to win, giving Jarocki her 600th career win. of respect that not a lot of coaches can gain,” Montana State sophomore Blaire Braxton said. “A lot of coaches have one way of trying to get players to respond, but Coach J creates relationships that allow her to connect with each player individually. “I am forever grateful for the lessons that she has taught me as I will take them with me the rest of my life.” Lindsay Mallon, a 2011 Highlands Ranch graduate who played at Northern Colorado, said practices were harder than games. “Coach J held us very accountable to never take a play off and play hard,” she said. “We didn’t want to let each other or Coach J down and would hold each other accountable during practice, (which) led to success in games.” Nemechek says Jarocki’s connection with her players is distinct. “Probably the biggest thing besides her ability to coach and win games is she cares about kids,” Nemechek said. “A lot of people don’t see that because they see the wins, but there is so much more that happens in practice.” This season’s Highlands Ranch team is 11-3 and ranked second in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll as Jarocki continues to rack up victories. “The students and all the great players I’ve had make this fun,” Jarocki said. “I am very grateful to them.”

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Matthew Brandt Show: 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Go to http://www.hrcaonline. org/events. Classic magic and contemporary showpieces. ‘Fool Us’ Winner Stuart MacDonald Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com. “Fool Us” is a TV magic competition in which magicians perform in front of magician-comedian duo Penn & Teller. If Penn & Teller cannot figure out how a trick is done, the magician wins a five-star trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in the duo’s famous show. David Taylor Zikr Dance Ensemble Auditions: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Denver Ballet Theatre and Centerstage Starz studios, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial For ages 16 and older. Five-week course runs from May 14 to June 17. Go to www. zikrdance.com.

ART/CRAFTS

‘Intersecting Formations’ Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Exhibit on display through March 30; features 12 collaborations with painter Craig Marshall Smith. Go to http:// moaonline.org/intersectingformations/ Teen Maker Night: Doctor Who: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Teens: Join us to hang out, relax and get creative in the Makerspace. January’s theme is Dr. Who. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Stories and Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Kids: It’s time to cultivate your inner Picasso with our friends from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Join us for a story and create a literature based project. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries. org. Build a Catapult Challenge: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Teens: Do you have what it takes to storm the castle? Construct a catapult from scratch using everyday objects. Then, test

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this week’s TOP FIVE Art of Downsizing and Decluttering: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn creative ways to view your treasures and part with them. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Holly St., Centennial. Parents and caregivers of little ones: Colleen Bredell, a local licensed professional counselor who specializes in children and family therapy, will empower parents with practical how-to strategies to better manage challenging behaviors, deliver positive yet effective discipline, set reasonable expectations and much more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Craft Lab: Journal Making: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. All ages. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Original ballet Ariel show based on the short story in Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” Highlands Ranch Cultural Association winter cultural series. Call 303-471-8859 or go to www.HRCAonline.org/tickets for tickets. Strategies for Positive Parenting: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. it out against the competition. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

MUSIC

Native American Flute Performance: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Relax the senses with the soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Renowned musician and storyteller Eric Many Winds Herrera can’t wait to share the beauty of Native American culture through his live musical performance and stories. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Music with a Mission Concert: Forte Handbell Quartet: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Nationally recognized, advanced handbell quartet marked by artistry, energy, and dedication to their craft. Will perform a wide variety of musical styles. Free admission. A “love offering” will be collected for Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry. Piano Recital by Jooeun Pak: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Jooeun will play selections by Chopin, Giastera, Hayden and

Wind Masterworks: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Professional wind players and percussionists from the U.S. Air Force Academy Band perform.

Vine. All welcome.

FILM/MOVIES

Movie Matinee: `Dunkirk’: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Centered on the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II, Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, and France are trapped and surrounded by the German Army. The troops must fight a fierce battle to evacuate and survive. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the film. Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 (News from the Future: A Futurest Gives a Sneak Peek); Jan. 29 (Friends for Life: 10 Buddies. 38 Years, One Weekend a Year) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Rear Window Screening: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. If you are a fan of classic movies or inspired by A.J. Finn’s novel, The Woman in the Window, join us to watch Rear Window. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

FOOD/COOKING

A Taste of Tea: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Sip and sample a variety of teas from English Tealeaves. For adults. Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

READING/WRITING

Wednesday Book Buzz Book Club: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Read “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith [mystery]. Call 303762-2560.

EVENTS

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. 10-week seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship. After Jan. 25, class is closed to new participants. Offers education, support, and optional social activities. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. Contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@ gmail.com for information and to register. Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-7622560. Country Line Dancing: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn to line dance from a professional instructor. Refreshments provided. All ages. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Intro to Nonviolent Communication: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Based on the Non-Violent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg; helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection. Join for this free introductory class and discover the many ways compassionate communication can transform your life. Call 303-762-2560.

Global Warming: Should you be Concerned: 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Local physicist William Koch leads discussion. Call 303-795-3961.

HEALTH

Paragon Fitness Open House: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at 5894 S. Zang St., Littleton. Meet the staff, try out the equipment and see what group classes are available. Healthy snacks and drinks provided. Contact soltera. events@n2publishing.com to RSVP. Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 22 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Weitkunat, RD, CDE. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com for information and to register. Class is free. Sitting is the New Smoking: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-7441065 or go to www.southdenver. com for information and to register. Class is free.

EDUCATION

Get Ready for High School Equivalency: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Instruction, assessment and practice for those preparing to take high school equivalency exams. For ages 17plus. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. 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.

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SPORTS HEAVILY CONTESTED

BY THE NUMBERS

Points scored in the third quarter by the Lutheran girls basketball team to spark a 58-23 blowout win over Prospect Ridge Academy on Jan. 10.

Point lead after the first quarter for the Chaparral boys basketball team in a 65-51 victory over Mountain Vista on Jan. 12.

Twins are powerhouse basketball performers

Consecutive wins for the ThunderRidge boys basketball team over Regis Jesuit following a 68-58 victory on Jan. 12.

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Combined points scored by the Highlands Ranch girls basketball team in wins over Douglas County and Broomfield on Jan 12 and 13.

Wins in the nine games played against Castle View for the Legend boys basketball after a 48-42 victory on Jan. 12.

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LOCAL

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Highlands Ranch’s TK Hammond goes in for the layup as Douglas County’s Tre Teague defends Jan. 12. Host Highlands Ranch held on to win, 48-47. PAUL DISALVO

Standout Performers Cam’ron Dunfee, Douglas County The senior took game-high scoring honors with 16 points in the 56-52 boys basketball win over Lincoln on Jan. 9.

Liberty Line, Ponderosa The freshman had a double-double in a 52-49 girls basketball victory over Denver South on Jan. 9 with 23 points and 10 rebounds.

Sara Nealy, Valor Christian The junior stepped up after the injury to scoring leader Kindyll Wetta and scored 19 points in the 55-53 win over Golden on Jan. 10.

Hunter Shkapich, Valor Christian He swished five 3-pointers in the second half, when the junior guard scored 18 of his 20 points during a 61-53 boys basketball win over D’Evelyn.

Kaison Hammonds, ThunderRidge The senior guard scored 23 points in a 68-58 boys basketball triumph over Regis Jesuit on Jan. 12.

Joseph Dalton, Chaparral The junior recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 65-51 boys basketball win over Mountain Vista on Jan. 12.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

tandley Lake seniors Garrett and Savannah Martin have been double trouble for Jefferson County 4A basketball opponents this season. The Martins are fraternal twins and like most siblings are competitive. Some of the first evidence of their competitiveness was evident when they played T-ball as 4-year-olds. Savannah is quick to point out that she is OVERTIME minutes older than her brother. Their parents, Heather and Billy, have been able to see every game for both twins this season, either watching live in person or on video because they were Jim Benton attending the game of the other sibling. Now that the Jeffco 4A season has started, boys and girls basketball games are played at different venues. They split attending weekday games and then go the watch the offspring they didn’t see for the weekend contests. “Weekend game were fabulous in the off-season, there were doubleheaders,” said Heather. Both Martins rank among the Jeffco leaders. Garrett, a 6-3 forward, is third in the league with a 19.8 scoring average. He is second with 9.2 rebounds a game and second in double doubles with six. “Garrett is having a great year on the court playing as well as leading this team of young athletes. He is an absolute pleasure to coach and gives everything he has when on the floor,” said Ted Allen, head boys basketball coach at Standley Lake. Garrett hit .490 last baseball season as a middle infielder and is planning to attend McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, with hopes of landing a Division I offer and follow in the footsteps of his dad. No, we are not talking about that Billy Martin who played and managed the Yankees. Garrett’s father was a four-year standout at the University of Texas at Arlington and played professional baseball in the Mets, Diamondbacks and Nationals organizations. He was a three-time minor league All-Star. SEE BENTON, P30

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On campus:

Highlands Ranch • The boys basketball team reeled off nine consecutive victories heading into the second week of Continental League play. Senior Brendan Sullivan leads the league in scoring with a 23.1 average and rebounding with 9.1 per game. The Falcons, ranked 10th in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, were 11-3 overall and 1-0 in the league after a narrow win over Douglas County on Jan. 12. • Two tough Continental League opponents await the girls basketball team, which is third in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A rankings. The Falcons (11-3) play an up-and-coming Chaparral team on Jan. 23, but Highlands Ranch is 12-0 all-time against the Wolverines. On Jan. 25 the Falcons go to Regis Jesuit to face the top-ranked Raiders. Highlands Ranch has won the past three games against Regis and hold an 11-5 edge in the all-time series.

News and notes from local high school sports programs

Mountain Vista • The hockey team is 3-6 overall and 2-4 in Foothills Conference play and will play Denver East L for the second time this season on Jan. 19. The Golden Eagles picked up their first win of the campaign on Dec. 15 with a 4-1 win over the Angels. Jake Smith scored twice in that game while AJ Diehl and Jared Goodman also lit the red light. • The girls basketball team got off to an 11-3 start, thanks in part to its long range shooting. The Golden Eagles took an average of 18.5 3-point attempts in the first 14 games of the season. Sophomore Amy Holland led Vista with 26 successful 3-point ﬁeld goals. Senior Dani Mills leads the team in scoring with an 11.0 point per game average. Rock Canyon • Kent Grams’ boys basketball team got off to a 13-0 start, the best in school history, and the Jaguars are averaging 67.4 points a game, which is on pace to break the school’s record of 61.9 ppg. • Jessica Beckwith has recorded the second fastest time of 56.41 in the 100 butterfly, according to the Jan. 11 prepswimco.com rankings. The Jaguars are eighth in the team rankings.

Valor Christian • Girls basketball standout Kindyll Wetta, who injured her knee in the third quarter of the Jan. 10 game against Golden, was scheduled to have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. The 5-foot-9 freshman leads the Eagles with a 13.4 scoring average and is also averaging 6.1 rebounds and five assists a game. She had 21 points in the

SkyView Academy • After a 45-44 victory over Manual on Jan. 11, the girls basketball team had a 5-3 overall record. Natalia Miller-Forrest leads the team, scoring 15 points a game, and the Hawks will be hoping to notch a first when the team plays Colorado Academy on Jan. 19. The Hawks have lost all three previous games played against Colorado Academy. • Senior Jordan Wilson leads the boys basketball team in scoring and rebounding with 13.3 and 7.3 averages respectively. The Hawks took a 4-4 overall record into the second week of play following the winter break.

55-53 win over Golden before leaving the game. • The hockey team, coached by George Gwozdecki, whipped Mullen 10-0 on Jan. 13. The Eagles, 10-1 overall and ranked third in the state, had 50 shots on goal compared to one for the Mustangs. Sophomore right wing Colton Carson scored four goals and had an assist to finish with five points,

S ThunderRidge Coach Joe Ortiz doesn’t hesitate to let his boys basketball players shoot. In statistics after 14 games, the Grizzlies were shooting at a 50 percent clip from the field and averaging 67.6 points per game. Kaison Hammonds is ThunderRidge’s top scorer at 15.9 points per game. ThunderRidge (13-1) is ranked second in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll behind top-ranked and Continental T League opponent Rock Canyon.

while junior goalie Jack Kuzla was credited with the one save and collected the victory. • Senior Ella Kirschke’s 200 IM time of 2:06.96 is the fastest among 4A swimmers in the prepswimco.com rankings. She is second in the 100 freestyle with a time of 51.28, and Valor’s 200 freestyle relay team has turn in the best time of 1:36.85. The Eagles are ranked fourth among 4A teams.

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Savannah is a 5-9 forward who is uncertain on which college she will attend. She is fourth in Jeffco scoring with a 15.8 but leads in rebounding and blocks with averages of 13.3 and 27 blocks. She leads the state’s 4A players with 11 double doubles. “She has played at an elite level this

year,” said Gators’ girls coach Lee Gibson. “She’s scoring, rebounding and doing all the other things for us. She’s also been a leader for us, keeping everybody positive. The best thing you can say about Savannah is she has all the talent and uses every time she steps on the floor.” Hot stove season I don’t know if there is a hot stove league for high school football. The term hot stove is for baseball’s

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off-season where baseball fans used to sit around a hot stove in the winter to discuss moves, changes and hopes for their favorite teams. Well, there are several area high schools looking for new head football coaches and Thornton has hired one. Nick Trombetta, who led Denver North to a 7-3 record last season, has been named head coach at Thornton, where he used to be an assistant coach. Athletic directors and administra-

tors at Arapahoe, Englewood, Faith Christian, Highlands Ranch and Valor Christian are still scanning resumes to find people to take over the reins of their football programs. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Recreation

Lone Tree Ladies 9-Hole Golf. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming Thursday morning 9-hole golf group. The group is open to women golfers ages 18 and older. Applications and more informaiton are available in the Lone Tree Pro Shop. Contact Nancy Cushing, league president, at 720560-9333 or email LTL9hole@gmail.com. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog. org for meeting locations and directions. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850. Third Thursday Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of mystery books with an emphasis on the unusual. Do you like Swedish Noir, historical mysteries, humorous mysteries? We read authors that have something to offer besides the quirky twist at the end of the story. If you’re tired of the same old best-selling mystery writers, come join us for lunch and mystery discussions at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday at the Lone Tree Grille at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Call Sue at 303-641-3534

Social/Service

AAUW (American Association of University Women), founded in 1881, is the oldest women’s organization in the United States. It has a mission of promoting equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Scholarships are provided to Douglas County women who are in college, and cash awards are presented to senior girls from Douglas County high schools who have an interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Meetings are in Castle Rock the third Wednesday of the month, at various times and locations. Go to douglascountyco.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail. com. A Dreampower Animal Rescue / PAALS adoption for cats, dogs and more meets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Meadows PetsMart. Call 303-688-9503. The Breakfast Club: A great way for single people ages 50-plus to meet new friends and have fun. We are an active and social group enjoying activities ranging from card games to white-water rafting, international and domestic travel to bowling, and all things in between. Our signature breakfast, which takes place at 8:30 a.m. every third Saturday, is at The Ridge Golf Club in Castle Pines. Interested? Call our hotline at 303814-8428 or go to www.TBC50plus.org. Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum

Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-8108504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_ Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@hediusa.com. DTC Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Mimi’s Cafe, 9555 Park Meadows Drive, at the corner of Yosemite and Park Meadows. We are a growing club with 51 members. Our mission is assisting communities and “at risk” children in difficult home environments with financial and personal help and mentoring. Call Frank Zieg at 303-796-1213.

Highlands Ranch club has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Contact 303-955-4353 or loismgould@comcast.net Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch: 12:10 p.m. Thursdays at Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.; 7:15 a.m. the first and third Wednesday at Children’s Hospital, 1811 Plaza Drive. Call Mary Kay Hasz, 303-8881867. Service above Self. Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree, a speaker series luncheon, meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Lunch reservations are required by noon Wednesday the week prior to the event. Cost includes a beverage, lunch and tip. For information on cost, the topic and to RSVP, visit www. cityoflonetree.com/agingwell. Lone Tree Optimists meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at LePeep Restaurant, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call Miles Hardee at 303-973-6409.

Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net.

Meridian Mid-Day Toast Toastmasters: 11:35-12:35 p.m. Thursdays at South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Station 34, 8871 Maximus Drive, Lone Tree. Group offers a safe environment to practice your presentations. Help with speeches and presentations offered the first Thursday of the month. Guests welcome. Go to www.meridianmiddaytm.org. Meridian Toastmasters are members of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce.

Duplicate Bridge ACBL sanctioned open game at noon Mondays at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Call Sue or Randy at 303-641-3534 to join the group. Lessons on the 2 over 1 Game Force book by Audrey Grant offered by appointment.

Moms Offering Moms Support is a group for moms and kids. We offer our members playgroups, a monthly calendar of fun events, community service projects, and other various parties throughout the year. For more information on joining please contact us at momsclubhre@yahoo.com.

GED Prep Class Douglas County Libraries offers GED preparation classes for those ages 17 and older. Classes offered at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Great Books Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday night of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library. Reading selections are short—plays, short stories, essays, or excerpts from longer works—and new members can come in at any time. We also watch Teaching Company lectures on “The Art of Reading.” Call Kerri Martin at 303-688-7628 or David Williams at 303-708-8854. High Plains Chapter, Order of DeMolay, meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Monday in the Parker area. With Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted among its alumni, you won’t find another organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact the chapter for more information. Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail.com or visit www.coloradodemolay.org. Highlands Ranch Lions Club: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, except June and July, at IHOP, 9565 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Lions Club International is the largest service organization in the world and is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Monday Bridge: 12:30-4 p.m. Mondays at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. Reservations are required; partners are arranged. Join us for an ACBL sanctioned afternoon of duplicate bridge. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) Calling all mothers of twins, triplets, quadruplets. MOMS holds playgroups, Mom’s Night Out, twice-yearly kids’ consignment sales, and other social events for parents of multiples in and around Highlands Ranch. For details, visit www.mothersofmultiples.com. OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter

that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937. Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-7515195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804. Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937. South Metro Newcomers Club We welcome women who are new to the area as well as women looking to meet new friends. We are a social organization with many interesting and fun activities. For information, email our new member chairperson at southmetronewcomers@gmail.com or visit southmetronewcomersclub.com. Teen Library Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303-7917323 or visit with a youth librarian.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a new chapter Link 6 for the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Littleton areas, is a social group that offers a variety of activities for its members. Group meets for happy hour at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call Kay 303-749-0169 or Dorothy 303-484-8811. SEE CLUBS, P32

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Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 8: 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Las Brisas Restaurant, 6787 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village. Features card and game groups, theater and concert events, outdoor activities, special dining and local sight-seeing. Call Shirley at 303-741-5484. Serves the Centennial, Aurora, Greenwood Village, Parker and South Denver area. Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 500 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org. Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road in Parker. The group has a guest speaker from 7-9 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8374 S. Willow St. in Lone Tree. Visit www.wordsforthejourney.org then go to the Rocky Mountain Region link.

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Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-3224440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

LPS KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION January 29 and January 30, 2018  Child-Centered Programming  Traditional School Calendar  Out-of-District Families Welcome!

Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/ womens-guide-paying-for-college/. Colorado Symphony Guild, Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St.

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The resulting intimacy on tracks like “Recite Remorse,” and “Silver,” are breathtaking, and the catharsis of “Sparks Fly” is like a breath of fresh air. That goes for the album as a whole. God bless the Crutchfield sisters. The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die — “Always Foreign” Outside of punk, rock hasn’t really contributed to much to the political activism scene in the first half of the decade. But following the 2016 election, it became clear that people were going to have to make their voices heard. The members of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die have never been afraid

Luke’s United Methodist Church, Room 212, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Contact 303-3082462, admin@coloradosymphonyguild.org or www.coloradosymphonyguild.org. Douglas County Association for Gifted & Talented is a nonprofit group of parents, educators and community leaders that supports the educational and emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners in Douglas County. Affiliate of the Colorado Association for GT and the National Association for GT. Find our mission, newsletters, events and general information at www.dcagt.org. EMPOWER Colorado, South Metro Support Group for parents of children with mental illness. Learn how to handle mental health challenges within the family and how to collaborate with the school system. Find out how to access resources for mental health care services. E-mail listserv and educational classes are also available. Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, 2nd floor, one block East of Dry Creek (next to DirecTV and the Light Rail) Englewood, CO 80112. Dinner will be served (usually pizza or Subway). Contact Carol Villa at kyvilla@aol. com or 1-866-213-4631. KIDS, Kids In Divorce Survival, group meets to address the challenges and difficulties faced by divorcing families. A five week session, KIDS learn coping skills to help them through these trying times. Intake and registration required. There is a fee for participation. For details call 720-987-5129 or e-mail heatherguthrielcsw@gmail.com.

Learning English? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books. Both meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers. For dates, times and locations, call 303-791-7323. Lone Tree Arts Center Guild is a group of volunteers whose mission is to support and promote the Lone Tree Arts Center. The Guild sponsors many exciting events and fundraisers, meets once a month and is accepting new members. For information go www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org or call 303-662-9952.

of using their music to give a voice to marginalized and misunderstood, and their take on alternative rock and emo is the perfect match for these fractious times. The group examines the stresses of fear and anxiety, the military-industrial complex, and the demonization of immigrants. Tracks like “Fuzz Minor” and “Marine Tigers” are vital, angerfilled stories. We could all do with a little righteous indignation heading into a new year, and “Always Foreign” provides it in spades. Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is ready for a happier, more positive year in 2018. Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite music of 2017 at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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What is your story as a couple? Wendy: We met when we were 13 years old. My friends and his friends ran in a similar circle. We dated as seniors in high school in Denver. We both kind of traveled our paths in our 20s. We always had a connection, ever since we met. We reconnected and got married when we were 32 years old. We’ve been married for 14 years. We have two boys, 12 and 13 years old. Erik: As a family, we love to travel. Our boys definitely have the bug. We like going to the mountains, hiking, skiing and spending time together. Why did you want to invest in Orangetheory Fitness? Wendy: We have a consulting and lending business and through that we built relationships with founders of Massage Envy, European Wax Center and Orangetheory Fitness, which we got fortunate to be in on. Orangetheory provides a platform of accessibility to the masses — it provides a place where all walks of life and fitness goals can work out together. We were the first area representative for Orangetheory in Colorado — we now have 26 locations with more than 23,000 members and expect to have 30 locations by the end of the year. Erik: Our goal was always to contribute to other people. Orangetheory is a product that is designed around a lifestyle. It’s a full-body workout, using a heart rate monitor, endurance, strength and power. It’s nice to know where you are — if you have a target, you go somewhere. What made you develop your latest business, Inngi Float? Erik: When I was younger, my mom had a friend who was a neurosurgeon and a marathoner who used float tanks. I always thought it was an out-there thing but I was interested. Floating gives you a pause in your day for an hour to restore mentally and physically. We know so many people that run nonstop. Wendy: It fit into our overall vision of what services we want to provide to people. I don’t look at it as a luxury; I look at it as a necessity. We are planning a second location in Denver, which will open sometime this summer. We have a national rollout planned. What makes Inngi different than other float tanks in the industry? Wendy: Our cleaning mechanism. The standard is more like a hot tub in the industry — the water stays in pods for multiple uses. The water in our tubs, which are from Budapest, is 100 percent evacuated, filtered, sterilized and cleaned after every use. It’s as good as it gets. Cleanliness is critical in this industry.

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Red Cross: Supports the elderly, international causes and social services. Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 Seniors’ Resource Center: Nonprofit onestop shop of community-based services and care designed to keep seniors independent and at home for as long as possible. Need: Drivers to help transport seniors to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the hair salon and more. You choose the areas, days and times that work for you. Seniors live in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. Mileage reimbursement and excess auto insurance provided. Drivers may use their own car or one provided by the center. Requirements: Must be able to pass a background check (paid for by the center) and have a good driving record. Contact: Pat Pierson, 303-332-3840 or ppierson@srcaging.org. Go to www.srcaging.org

South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support. Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton. Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising. Requirements: Volunteers who help with lessons must be at least 14 years old and attend a three-hour training session. Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc.org.

SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@comcast.net

Volunteer Connect: Brings organizaations in need of volunteers in touch with individuals looking for ways to help. Need: help with nonprofits in Douglas County Contact: info@volunteerconnectdc.org or www.volunteerconnectdc.org.

Spellbinder Storytellers, Douglas County Chapter: Connects the generations through storytelling. Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age Requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/

Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth. Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week. Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org. YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone - Mom 2 Mom): Provides a safe, free place to connect with other moms of Highlands Ranch and be paired with another mom as a support person. Need: Mom volunteers to be support people for other moms. Requirement: Must be a mom who can be real and lend support to another mom. Contact: Nikki Brooker at nikki@yanam2m. org or go to www.yanam2m.org.

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South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet: Loans durable medical supplies to those 18 and older in the South Metro area. Need: Volunteers to help answer phones 2-3 times a month for a day. Calls are taken on your cell phone and you make the appointment at the convenience of you and the client to accept donations or hand out equipment Monday through Friday. Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodic training provided as needed. Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013.

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Public Notice Commissioner’s Proceedings December 2017 Vendor Name 18TH JUDICIAL DIST VALE FUND 2020 TECHNOLOGIES AAA METRIC SUPPLY LLC ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS INC ACORN PETROLEUM INC ADAPTIVE INTERVENTIONS ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC AG WASSENAAR INC AGENCY 360 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES AIRVAC SERVICES INC ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC ALIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC ALL ANIMAL RECOVERY ALLHEALTH NETWORK AM SIGNAL INC AMAILCO INC AMERICAN CLAYWORKS & SUPPLY COMPANY AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AMICK , MARSHA ANN ANTHONY, ALISA APARTMENT INSIGHTS APDC COLO LANGUAGE CONNECTION APEX DESIGN PC APODACA, TIM APPLEGATE GROUP INC ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS ARCHITERRA GROUP INC ARMORED KNIGHTS INC ARMSTRONG SWEEPING INC ARNESON, SARAH JOAN ARS SAND & GRAVEL CO LLC ARTWORKS SIGNS & DESIGNS

Total $2,440.00 1,689.00 185.31 1,469.64 104,182.15 35,430.00 2,520.00 908.50 1,791.00 42,871.12 1,457.68 8,802.80 1,087.75 4,055.00 10,380.64 1,043.60 977.57 394.80 270.00 84.50 255.17 2,900.00 418.50 11,798.82 5,295.62 300.00 3,986.36 190.00 12,520.38 5,140.63 1,501.40 4,885.00 43.89 434.24 500.00

ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY 1,378.88 ASTON, TIMOTHY 237.47 AT CONFERENCE 7.20 AUTOMOTIVE TITLING CORPORATION 1,295.48 AVERETT, ASHLEY MARIE 105.93 AXMEAR , SHERYL LYNN 49.50 AZTEC CONSULTANTS INC 54,420.00 BALDRIDGE, SAM 500.00 BARNHART, PATRICK 177.04 BAROFFIO PSY D, JAMES R 17,333.00 BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC 1,610.00 BECHT, NICOLE ADAMS 160.23 BEYOND TECHNOLOGY INC 11,177.63 BIG R STORES 600.83 BJORK, PATSY LEE 424.26 BLACK HILLS ENERGY 40,747.65 BOB BARKER COMPANY 101.75 BRADLEY, MICHELLE SAMANTHA 296.77 BREAK THROUGHS INC 2,560.00 BREDEHOEFT, JEFFREY MICHAEL 129.63 BRIDGEVIEW IT INC 26,814.00 BRINKWORTH, THOMAS ALLEN 239.60 BRYER, AMANDA 472.20 C3 PATHWAYS INC 1,495.00 CAIRY, MICHAEL 40.00 CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE 300.00 CAPSTONE GROUP LLC 4,608.07 CASI COLORADO ASPHALT SERVICES 1,680.00 CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION 135,979.43 CASTLE ROCK HOME CARE INC 1,144.00 CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER 4,060.66 CBM CONSULTING 7,045.25 CCMSI 102,838.03 CCMSI (FEE PAYMENTS ONLY) 1,396.25 CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS 225.00 CDIA-COLO DRUG INVESTIGATORS 60.00 CDW GOVERNMENT LLC 2,130.00 CEMEX MATERIALS INC 5,457.51 CENTENNIAL PRINTING 125.00 CENTURY LINK 14,961.90 CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC 375.38 CHEROKEE RANCH AND CASTLE FOUNDATION 663.00 CHURCH OF CHRIST 300.00 CINTAS CORPORATION 7,029.00 CITY OF AURORA 4,446.79 CITY OF CASTLE PINES 89,874.33 CITY OF CASTLE PINES 18,109.14 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD 2,850.68 CITY OF LITTLETON 4,009.43 CITY OF LONE TREE 4,001.50 CITY OF LONE TREE 168,343.47 CITY OF WOODLAND PARK UTILITIES 766.32 CL CLARKE INC 7,076.75 CL CLARKE INC 1,596.10 CLARKSON, COREY JOE 147.90 CNDC-COLO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 9,579.00 COBITCO INC 683.35 COLONIAL SAVINGS 14.00 COLORADO ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION 1,158.00 COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 8,907.50 COLORADO CINDERELLA SCHOLARSHIP 300.00 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC 3,100.00 COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC 2,937.50 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA 5,936.98 COLORADO CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL GROUP PLLC 172,287.46 COLORADO COUNTIES INC 450.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 72.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 243.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 2,610.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,578,544.73 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 22,874.10 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE 13,836.00 COLORADO DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 1,620.00 COLORADO DEPT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT 230.00 COLORADO DESIGNSCAPES INC 18,416.75 COLORADO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT COLORADO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PARTNERS COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE COLORADO SECURITY PRODUCTS INC

243.00 8,315.00 7.50 220.00

Description Due to 18th Judicial District-VALE Computer Software/License Sign Parts & Supplies Clothing & Uniforms Fleet Tanks Fuel Other Professional Services Other Repair & Maintenance Service Road-Street Drainage-Construction Software/Hardware Subscription Aggregate Products Other Repair & Maintenance Service Other Professional Services Consulting Services Other Purchased Services Other Professional Services Traffic Signal Parts Service Contracts Operating Supplies Professional Membership & Licenses Election Judges/Referee Fees Travel Expense Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Interpreting Services Traffic Signals - Engineering Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Legal Services Food Assistance Recoveries Other Professional Services Landscape/Architectural Services Armored Car Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Aggregate Products Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Operating Supplies/Equipment Travel Expense Telephone/Communications Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Election Judges/Referee Fees Surveying Services Veteran Stipend Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Recruitment Costs Travel Expense Office Supplies Operating Supplies Metro Area Meeting Expense Utilities/Gas Operating Supplies/Equipment Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Operating Supplies/Equipment Contract Work/Temporary Agency Travel Expense Travel Expense Emergency Response Equipment Clothing & Uniforms Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Other Professional Services Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Concrete Pavement Project Transportation Grant Services Transportation Grant Services Other Professional Services Workers Compensation Claims Review Fees/Bonds Other Repair & Maintenance Service Travel Expense Computer Supplies Aggregate Products Printing/Copying/Reports Telephone/Communications Medical, Dental & Vet Services Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Security Deposit Refund-Fairground AED Leases Due to Aurora - Auto Use Tax Due to Castle Pines Auto Use Intergovernmental-Castle Pines Water & Sewer Due to Littleton-Auto Use Tax Due to Lone Tree-MV License Intergovernmental-Lone Tree Bulk Water Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Transportation Grant Services Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Due to CBI - Concealed Handgun Security Deposit Refund-Louviers Elevator Witness Test Plan Review Services Newspaper Notices/Advertising Medical, Dental & Vet Services Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Other Repair & Maintenance Service Due to State-PH Marriage Licenses Due to State-CO TBI Trust Due to State - Auto Use Tax Due to State -Drivers License Due to State - eRecording Due to State-HS Marriage Licenses Books & Subscription Highland Heritage Social Trail Concrete Project Due to State - Family Friendly Court Medical, Dental & Vet Services Due to State-Voter Confidentiality Other Professional Services

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COMBINED SYSTEMS COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORP COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORP COMPRI CONSULTING CONNOLLY’S TOWING INC CONTINUUM OF COLORADO CORUS360 COUNTY SHERIFF’S OF COLORADO CPI GUARDIAN - CLEARWATER PACKAGING INC CREEKSIDE BIBLE CHURCH CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES CROSS LINE CONSTRUCTION CTL THOMPSON INC CTS LANGUAGE LINK CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC CUNNINGHAM, DWIGHT CUT & CORE INC CVISION TECHNOLOGIES INC

144.00 12,041.78 4,103.42 3,000.00 14,868.00 337.50 6,025.00 15,836.00 2,740.50 262.64 300.00 7,297.15 24,500.00 1,458.00 8.06 8,550.68 10,401.91 375.00 3,984.00

DAVIS, ADIANA DAWN B HOLMES INC DEEP ROCK WATER DELL MARKETING LP DELLENBACH MOTORS DENOVO VENTURES LLC DENVER MERIDIAN GATEWAY EQUITIES LLC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STATE BUREAU DESIGN CONCEPTS CLA INC DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH PARTNERS INC DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS INC DIEXSYS LLC

123.95 8,400.00 155.29 9,279.09 30,224.00 1,692.50 10,051.00 366.54 1,112.97 1,650.00 28,211.20 5,800.00

DIMMICK, KARI LYNN DISTRICT ATTORNEY DLH ARCHITECTURE LLC DOUGLAS COUNTY TEMPORARY SERVICES DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION DOUGLAS COUNTY GARDEN CLUB DOUGLAS COUNTY IMPACT UNIT

256.10 200.00 26,292.50 1,541.25

Soil Testing Firearm Supplies Cell Phone Service*AVL Computer Software/License Other Professional Services Vehicle Tow Services Transportation Grant Services Contract Work/Temporary Agency Operating Supplies/Equipment Operating Supplies/Equipment Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Operating Supplies Drainage Repair Services Equipment Storage Building Other Purchased Services Service Contracts/Maintenance Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Operating Supplies/Equipment Computer Supplies Cars, Vans, Pickups Other Professional Services Escrow Payable Travel Expense Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Mill Levy Distribution Nov 2017 I-25 Variable Speed Limit Algorithm Study Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Train Fees Design Services Contract Work/Temporary Agency

2,500.00 Event Security 150.00 Security Deposit Refund-Louviers 400.00 Reimbursement for Case Related Item DOUGLAS COUNTY INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT 892.63 Other Professional Services DOUGLAS COUNTY SENIOR FOUNDATION 8,175.00 Miller Grant Award DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF 70.00 Process Service Fee DOUGLAS LAND CONSERVANCY 2,646.00 Legal Services DOUGLAS LAND CONSERVANCY 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Louviers DOUGLAS/ELBERT TASK FORCE 5,129.02 Senior Services Grant DRAKE, BARBARA 695.29 Travel Expense DUDLEY, MELISSA LEANNE 220.58 Travel Expense DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE 10,582.00 Other Purchased Services DUNNAWAY, KELLY 111.82 Travel Expense DUNNING , KIRSTEN TROY 234.33 Metro Area Meeting Expense E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY 205,798.50 Due to E-470 Authority ECKHARDT, MARK E 58.42 Travel Expense EDWARD KRAEMER & SONS 150,000.00 North Meadows Extension Project EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 5,000.00 Consulting Services EIDE BAILLY LLP 16,375.00 Accounting & Financial Services EL JEBEL SHRINERS 695.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground ELEZIAN, ROBERT & JANET 38.74 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder ELK CREEK SAND AND GRAVEL LLC 2,715.89 Aggregate Products EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER 852.00 Travel Expense EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC 315.00 Recruitment Costs EMSL ANALYTICAL INC 565.00 Other Professional Services ENNIS PAINT INC 22,800.00 Paint & Road Striping ENTERSECT 158.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance ENVISION IT PARTNERS 2,412.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance EPIPHANY CONSTRUCTION 2,500.00 Escrow Payable ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION 1,405.58 Architectural Services ESTES, FAYE HIILAWE 347.59 Travel Expense EVANS, SANDRA A 8,182.50 Other Professional Services EWING IRRIGATION GOLF INDUSTRIAL 136.81 Operating Supplies FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP 64.63 Operating Supplies/Equipment FAMILY TREE 5,378.43 Other Professional Services FASTENAL COMPANY 342.27 Sign Parts & Supplies FEDEX 99.25 Postage & Delivery Services FELD, LORI KLEIN 6,282.00 Other Professional Services FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG 20,079.16 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering FIRE ALARM SERVICES INC 3,898.50 Service Contracts/Maintenance FIREPLACE WAREHOUSE LLC 125.25 Mechanical Permit Refund FISCHER, DEBORAH & WILLIAM 463.63 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FISCHER, GABRIELLE O’KEEFE 147.46 Travel Expense FIVE STAR PAINTING 9,500.00 Exterior Painting Services FLIMP MEDIA INC 2,500.00 Other Professional Services FLYING HORSE CATERING INC 526.10 Catering Services FOOTHILLS PAVING & MAINTENANCE INC 227,731.89 Surface Treatment Project FOSTER, KIM 1,000.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 587.99 K9 Food FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 1,611.54 Medical, Dental & Vet Services FREDERICKS, FRANK 224.14 Travel Expense FRIZELL, ELIZABETH 234.98 Employee Recognition Supplies FRONT RANGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground FRONT RANGE FLU SHOTS LLC 812.00 Wellness Program FUKUOKA, KAREN 100.97 Refund/Duplicate Payment GADES SALES COMPANY INC 616.52 Traffic-School Flasher Parts GARLAND, KEVIN S 19.05 Travel Expense GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY 23.00 Equipment Rental GILA LLC DBA MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU 6.48 Banking Service Fees GIRARD, DAVID E 500.00 Veteran Stipend GMCO CORPORATION 44,404.36 Road Surface Materials/Supplies GOLDEN, ANTHONY JOHN 29.08 Travel Expense GOLDER ASSOCIATES INC 2,044.45 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering GONZALES, RICHARD 300.00 Event Cancellation Refund GORMAN, THOMAS J 14,146.83 Other Professional Services GORMAN, THOMAS J 663.87 Travel Expense GOVCONNECTION INC 38,707.80 Computer Supplies GRAINGER 310.36 Operating Supplies/Equipment GREY, TIFFANY MICHELLE 169.45 Travel Expense GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC 4,300.00 Geotech Subsurface Exploration Services GROUP14 ENGINEERING PBC 660.00 Design Services H2O CAR WASH 385.00 Fleet Car Wash Services HALL III, ROBERT LLEWELLYN 27.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees HANNEMAN , BARBARA ANN 44.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees HANSEN GLASS INC 4,150.00 Wilcox Window Replacement HARTFORD, THE 750.00 Liability Insurance HARTIG, JAMIE CHRISTINE 121.76 Metro Area Meeting Expense HAULAWAY STORAGE CONTAINERS 77.00 Equipment Rental HAYNES, CHARLES 75.47 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HDR ENGINEERING INC 176,985.21 US 85 Final Design Services

HENNINGSGAARD, MAUREEN 100.00 HG IMPROVEMENTS LLC 1,500.00 HIGH PLAINS KENNEL CLUB 800.00 HML TRAINING INC 7,076.75 HODITS, SARAH 311.47 HOFSHEIER, TORI 34.78 HOME CARE ASSISTANCE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 950.00 HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 22,399.40 HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 469,293.15 HULEN, NANCY 5.00 HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 31,808.26 ID INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC 3,764.75 IGLESIA CRISTO ROCA DE LOS SIGLOS 450.00 IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MGMT SERVICES 4,531.25 INFOMEDIA INC 1,600.00

Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Road Repair, Maintenance & Overlay Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Senior Services Grant Security Services & Supplies Road & Trail Head Improvements Refund/Overpayment Animal Control Services Other Professional Services Security Deposit Refund-Louviers Road Repair, Maintenance & Overlay Website Maintenance/Design Services INGALLS, LANCE 96.73 Travel Expense INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC 5,318.04 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance INTEGRATED CLEANING SERVICES 29,113.95 Service Contracts INTEGRATED VOTING SOLUTIONS 148,836.06 Printing/Copying/Reports INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY INC 2,363.72 ITI MV Kiosk Fees Payable IREA 63,121.30 Utilities/Electric ISC - INFORMATION SYSTEMS 348,255.93 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance ITS PARTNERS LLC 30,983.73 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance JACKALOPE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION 2,885.66 Other Repair & Maintenance Service JACKSON-BROWN, CARMEN NICOLE 160.71 Travel Expense JAMES R PEPPER LLC 5,515.00 Roof Inspections JAY DEE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC 10,188.75 Service Contracts JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION 569,286.00 Construction/Regional Crime Lab JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES 1,789.43 Other Professional Services JOHNSON, DAWN LYNNETTE 281.83 Travel Expense JOHNSON, JOI MARIE 288.20 Travel Expense JONES , MICHAEL JOSEPH 27.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees JORDAN PHD, KENYON P 1,800.00 Recruitment Costs JULIE A HARRIS ALTERATIONS 542.00 Clothing & Uniforms KENNEDY - COLORADO LLC 12,792.91 Building/Land Lease/Rent KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY 100,071.20 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES 800.00 Design Services KISSINGER & FELLMAN PC 350.00 Legal Services KOPIT, LON PSYD LPC BCPC PC 1,890.00 Other Professional Services KORF CONTINENTAL STERLING 163,365.00 Cars, Vans, Pickups KRAV MAGA WORLDWIDE INC 3,150.00 Conference, Seminar, Train Fees KYLE, JORDAN A 460.09 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LAMBERT, LEVI & CANDICE 614.28 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder LAND TITLE GUARANTEE 723,357.00 Elections Warehouse Property Purchase LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY J TIMLIN 430.70 Legal Services LENNAR COLORADO LLC 89,618.10 Escrow Payable LENNAR COLORADO LLC 4,491.85 Refund/Building Permit LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS 2,125.51 Telephone/Communications LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 1,181.70 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance LIFTECH CORPORATION 2,932.00 Road-Street Drainage-Construction LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 9,150.91 Vehicle Up fitting LINCOLN STATION METRO DISTRICT 579.72 Sales Tax Revenue Oct 2017 LIVING CENTER LLC 620.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services LOCLYZ MEDIA SERVICES 1,750.00 Other Professional Services LOEWECKE, TRACEY 10,502.25 Other Professional Services LONER, FRANK H 500.00 Veteran Stipend LORD, EMILY MARY 261.24 Travel Expense LYLE SIGNS INC 2,475.00 Sign Parts & Supplies LYLES, CELESTENE (TENA) 353.31 Metro Area Meeting Expense LYNN PEAVEY COMPANY 164.25 Operating Supplies/Equipment LYTLE WATER SOLUTIONS LLC 3,577.86 Water Consulting Services MADRIGAL, ALEXIS 266.99 Travel Expense MAGIC RABBIT CAR WASH & DETAIL 385.00 Fleet Car Wash Services MAHONEY, JARRETT 2,500.00 Escrow Payable MAILFINANCE INC 1,037.94 Vehicle & Equipment Rent/Lease MAKELKY, DAN 231.35 Travel Expense MARINER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 101.25 Other Professional Services MARRERO, CHEYLA 1,071.77 Travel Expense MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC 141,216.06 Asphalt Overlay Project MARTIN, MATT 15.00 Travel Expense MARTINEZ ASSOCIATES 2,500.00 Escrow Payable MATABI, JOTHAM 1,087.33 Travel Expense MAX FIRE APPARATUS INC 160.96 Operating Supplies/Equipment MCC DRUG & ALCOHOL SCREENING 165.00 Other Purchased Services MDR CORPORATION 4,479.00 Mold Remediation Services MEACHAM, MADELINE 5,260.50 Legal Services MEEHAN, GERMAINE THERESE 56.50 Travel Expense MENDOZA ROSARIO, ZYUL EDITH 111.71 Travel Expense MILLER WENHOLD CAPITOL 10,000.00 Other Professional Services MISARE , SALLY A 22.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees MITCHELL, MICHAEL JOSEPH 231.47 Travel Expense MOORE, MICHAEL THOMAS 183.49 Travel Expense MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 930.00 Radio Equipment/Repairs MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 387,810.80 Telecom System & Tower Project MOUNTAIN VIEW ELECTRIC INC 1,015.35 Utilities/Electric MTM RECOGNITION 1,533.40 Recognition Programs MUDGETT, TRACEY 93.73 Travel Expense MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 2,124.25 Design Services MULTICARD 995.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance MURRAY , DONNA LORENE 44.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees NACPRO 140.00 Professional Membership & Licenses NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FLOOD & STORMWATER 3,000.00 Professional Membership & Licenses NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC 1,253.00 Other Professional Services NCAFC GROUP LLC 5,080.75 Other Professional Services NET TRANSCRIPTS 15.03 Other Professional Services NEVE’S UNIFORMS INC 86.45 Clothing & Uniforms NEWKIRK, JEREMY ALAN 243.20 Travel Expense NICOLETTI-FLATER ASSOCIATES 1,540.00 Other Professional Services NMS LABS 1,182.00 Forensic Testing NORCHEM DRUG TESTING 225.80 Medical, Dental & Vet Services NORTH STAR DESIGN-BUILD LLC 53,029.10 Fairgrounds Regional Park Equipment Building OAK CREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 50.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground O’CONNOR SMITH, KATHRYN REBECCA 286.67 Travel Expense OFFICE DEPOT 137.61 Office Supplies OLSSON ASSOCIATES 2,865.22 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering ORACLE AMERICA INC 19,782.28 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance ORMSBEE, SONIA 33.53 Travel Expense OSTLER, CLAUDIA 141.78 Travel Expense PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC 30.25 Copier Charges PAC-VAN INC 194.00 Equipment Rental PALLAS, TONNA 1,750.00 Workers Compensation Claims Continued to Next Page 932380

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8January 18, 2018 City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2018 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2018 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us. Legal Notice No: 932403 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

amending the 2018 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

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Legal Notice No: 932403 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 001-18 FAIRGROUNDS PERFORMANCE PLATFORM The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the construction of an outdoor performance platform at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This platform will provide a performance surface located 14’ above the animal pens below accessed by a staircase and materials lift serviced by a dock. The platform will be covered with a steel truss superstructure with metal roofing to match the adjacent buildings to allow a performance to continue in inclement weather. VIP Fair events can also be staged on this new surface.

gency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the construction of an outdoor performance platform at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This platform will provide a performance surface located 14’ above the animal pens below accessed by a staircase and materials lift serviced by a dock. The platform will be covered with a steel truss superstructure with metal roofing to match the adjacent buildings to allow a performance to continue in inclement weather. VIP Fair events can also be staged on this new surface.

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The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. ON TU ESD A Y, JA N U A R Y 23, 2018 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND VIEW THE PROJECT LOCATION. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY EVENTS CENTER OFFICE, 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.

available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. ON TU ESD A Y, JA N U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 1 8 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND VIEW THE PROJECT LOCATION. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY EVENTS CENTER OFFICE, 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.

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Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 001-18, Fairgrounds Performance Platform” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Public Knowledge = Notices Community The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND VIEW THE PROJECT LOCATION. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY EVENTS CENTER OFFICE, 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.

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Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid 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/services with the successful bidder. Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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Legal Notice No.: 932413 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked Please direct any questions concerning this IFB “IFB No. 001-18, Fairgrounds Performance Platto Carolyn Supervisor, 303- Refund COLORADO REGION SOLO Riggs, Purchasing 300.00 Damage Deposit Continued From Last Page.. Page 2 of 2 form” and mailed or hand-carried toSCCA the address 660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, to Services SCHEUBER & DARDEN ARCHITECTS 2,381.12 8:00 Other a.m. Professional shown below prior to the due date and time. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding SCHMIDT, SANDRA SUE 956.80 Other Professional Services PARKER TASK FORCE 3,349.07 Rent Assistance Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be SCHNEPEL, GLENN Aholidays. & JANE E 81.77 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder PARKER WATER AND SANITATION 1,814.41 Water & Sewer accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, EVAN LAWRENCE 377.48 Travel Expense PARKER, ALESHA LOUISE 650.00 Reimbursement on Tuition Thursday, February 8, 2018 bySCOTT, the Douglas Legal Notice No.: 932413 SECURITY TRANSPORT SERVICES 3,423.10 Transportation of Prisoners PARKS, COLORADO STATE 133.00 Due to State State Park Pass County Finance Department, Purchasing DiviFirst Publication: January 18, 2018 LANDFILL Last Publication: January 18, 1,142.10 PASE CONTRACTING INC 3,558.00 Road Repair, Maintenance sion, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, SEDALIA Castle Rock, 2018 Waste Disposal Services Contract Work/Temporary Agency & Overlay80104. Bids will not beSEMPERA Colorado considered Publisher: Douglas County26,140.00 News-Press & RICE LLC 4,662.50 Legal Services PATTERSON, SUSAN-PETTY CASH 139.28 Travelare Expense which received after the timeSENTER, stated,GOLDFARB and SERVICE NOW INC 147,600.00 Software/Hardware Support/ PAWNEE BUTTES SEED INC 1,046.04 anyOther bidsConstruction/Maintenance so received will be returned unopened. Maintenance Materials SEW-CIETY INC 800.00 Security Deposit Refund/Event PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC 101,082.96 Furniture/Office Douglas CountySystems Government reserves the right Cancellation PERRY PARK WATER & SANITATION 3,858.75 Bulk Water to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, inSHAREGATE GROUP INC 6,995.00 Software/Hardware Support/ PETERS, MARGARET A 46.12 Travel Expense formalities, or irregularities contained in a said Maintenance PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC 2,356.32 Maintenance Supplies bidPrisoner and furthermore, to award a contract for 8,688.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORP 15,001.35 Mapping Services items herein, either in whole or inSHILOH part, HOME if it isINC SHILOH HOME INC 8,140.00 Rent Assistance PIKES PEAK RABBIT BREEDERS 400.00 SecuritytoDeposit deemed be in Refund-Fairground the best interest of the County SHRED-IT 2,592.00 Waste Disposal Services PINERY WATER & WASTEWATER 404.32 Water Sewer to do so.&Additionally, we reserve the right to neCONSTRUCTION INC 445,076.60 Sidewalk/Parking Lot Repairs PINYON ENVIRONMENTAL INC 2,004.41 Otheroptional Professional Services gotiate items/services withSILVA the successSKILL SURVEY INC 3,064.00 Recruitment Costs PIONEER FENCE AND DECK CO LLC 15,995.00 Other Professional Services ful bidder. SKURICH MEMORIAL FUND 260.00 Security Deposit Refund PIONEER TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLC 7,000.00 Other Professional Services SLATEthis COMMUNICATIONS 16,877.00 Other Professional Services PK ELECTRICAL INC 3,200.00 Otherdirect Professional Services concerning Please any questions IFB SORBER, MATTHEW KERT 40.00 CJS-Fees Refund PLACE I GO LLC, THE 80.00 Client Testing Services to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303OFFICE 2,632.32 Office Supplies PLACENCIA, CHRISTINE DENISE 116.47 Travel Expense 660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, SOURCE 8:00 a.m. to PRODUCTS SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY 584.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent PLUM CREEK CATERING 287.00 Metro AreaMonday Meeting Expense 5:00 p.m., through Friday, excluding SPARKS, JOHN BYRON 41.73 Travel Expense POLYNESIAN PARTY PLANNERS INC 350.00 Recognition Programs holidays. SPATIALEST INC 30,000.00 Software/Hardware Support/ PRATT, CHRISTOPHER 99.19 Travel Expense Legal Notice No.:Refund 932413 Maintenance PRAYING HANDS RANCH 1,000.00 Security Deposit First Publication: January 18, 2018 SPRADLEY BARR FORD LINCOLN OF GREELEY 32,337.00 Cars, Vans, Pickups PRECISION DYNAMICS CORPORATION 145.58 Operating Supplies/Equipment Last Publication: 3,834.00 Internet Auction Fees PREMIER EARTHWORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE 2,500.00 Escrow Payable January 18, 2018 SRI INC Publisher: County News-Press STANLEY CONSULTANTS INC 24,553.00 Roads, Street, DrainagePREPARESMART 2,550.00 OperatingDouglas Supplies/Equipment Engineering PRO COM - PRO COMPLIANCE 2,347.00 Medical, Dental & Vet Services STARKEY, VICTORIA 115.04 Travel Expense PRO DISPOSAL & RECYCLING 2,555.27 Waste Disposal Services STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY 1,760.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS COLORADO INC 150.00 Professional Membership & STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY 6,377.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Licenses Maintenance PROFESSIONAL RODEO COWBOYS ASSOCIATION 3,050.00 County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo STEGINK, MOLLY CHRISTINE 57.35 Travel Expense PROFICIENT MEDICAL IMAGING 285.00 Other Professional Services STEPHENS, ERICA NICOLE 75.00 Refund/Community Service Court PROFORMANCE APPAREL CORP 712.50 Clothing & Uniforms Fine PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO 54,847.50 Building/Land Lease/Rent STONEGATE VILLAGE METRO 824.25 Water & Sewer PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO 2,500.00 Escrow Payable STROUSE, KELLY A 23.43 Travel Expense QUINTERO, CAITLIN ANNE 363.80 Travel Expense STRYKER SALES CORPORATION 22,960.00 Cars, Vans, Pickups R.E. MONKS CONSTRUCTION 44,678.50 Moore Road EVOC Project SUDS FACTORY CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER 145.00 Fleet Car Wash Services RAMPART LANDSCAPE & ARBOR SERVICES 5,831.25 Other Professional Services SUMMIT PATHOLOGY 107.50 Forensic Testing RAMSEY, KC 103.50 Travel Expense SUTHERLAND, JON & AMY 273.17 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder RAPSON, WILLIAM 1,390.00 Escrow Payable SVENDSEN, SHARON 58.81 Travel Expense READY MIXED CONCRETE CO 54,132.32 Salt & Other Ice Removal SWARCO REFLEX LLC 21,160.00 Paint & Road Striping RED WING SHOE STORE 112.49 Clothing & Uniforms SWARTZ, RICHARD S 292.00 Operating Supplies REDWOOD TRUST INC 2,244.59 BPPT Tax Rebate SWARTZ, RICHARD S 43.12 Travel Expense RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES 870.00 Roads, Street, DrainageSWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED 550.00 Process Service Fee Engineering SYMBOL ARTS 687.00 Clothing & Uniforms REVISION INC 19,006.25 Leadership Development Support T D MERTLICH INC 6,240.00 Other Professional Services Services TAGGART, MEGAN L 75.65 Travel Expense RICHLAND TOWERS-DENVER LLC 2,315.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent TAYLOR FENCE COMPANY 2,965.00 Other Professional Services RJH CONSULTANTS INC 7,178.08 Roads, Street, DrainageTAYLOR, VIVIAN A 9,807.58 Other Professional Services Engineering TELERUS INC 750.00 Telephone/Communications RK WATER 806.67 Service Contracts THIRKELL, JOHN A 182.33 Travel Expense RMOMS 1,154.00 UA Testing THOMPSON, STACY 75.00 Inmate Hair Care ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS 1,880.00 Other Professional Services TILLSON, JENNIFER M 329.99 Travel Expense ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 4,792.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency TO THE RESCUE 30,000.00 ADA Wheelchair Vehicle Award ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACCESS CONTROLS INC 24,442.00 Electronic Gate Installation TO THE RESCUE 675.00 Transportation Grant Services ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS 33.60 Operating Supplies TODD COMPANIES INC 650.00 Septic System Services ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXCAVATING INC 4,467.50 Road-Street Drainage-Construction TOLEDO, ROBERTO 372.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES 893.08 Postage & Delivery Services TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 486,882.99 Due to Castle Rock-Auto Use-Tax ROCKY TOP RESOURCES INC 5,625.00 County Slash Site Services TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 244,913.20 Intergovernmental-Castle Rock RODRIGUEZ, MIRIAM 346.70 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder TOWN OF LARKSPUR 11.00 Due to Larkspur-MV License ROONEY, JIM 10,147.14 Wildland Fire Deployment TOWN OF LARKSPUR 1,500.50 Intergovernmental-Larkspur Reimbursement TOWN OF PARKER 273,313.40 Due to Parker - Auto Use Tax ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 71,270.00 Moore Road Parcel Inclusion TOWN OF PARKER 224,518.78 Intergovernmental-Parker ROYAL PROCESS SERVING & PARALEGAL SERVICES 55.00 Postage & Delivery Services TOYOTA MOTOR SALES 407.67 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder RUNNING CREEK COUNSELING 102.00 Other Purchased Services TPM STAFFING SERVICES 2,987.71 Contract Work/Temporary Agency RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 1,358.90 Clothing & Uniforms TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLS INC 760.00 Traffic Signal Parts SAFARILAND LLC 99.27 Operating Supplies/Equipment TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 759.00 Service Contracts SCANNER ONE INC 11,064.28 Software/Hardware Support/ TRINITY SERVICES GROUP INC 36,133.99 Inmate Meals Maintenance

TRITECH FORENSICS TRUE NORTH SURVEYING & MAPPING TSIOUVARAS SIMMONS HOLDERNESS INC TUMEY , PHYLLIS A TVEYES INC TWOPENNY PRODUCTIONS LLC TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC ULINE UNCC UNICOM GOVERNMENT INC UNIFIRST CORPORATION US ARMOR CORPORATION US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE USA WRESTLING USDA FOREST SERVICE VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES VERTEX INC VIA WEST VISITING ANGELS OF DENVER VONAGE BUSINESS VOSBURG, ADRIAN DALE VOSS SIGNS LLC WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY WAGNER, FRANK A WAITE, CLINT M WALLACH, JUDI WALZ, ELIZABETH ANN WEGRZYN (BORO), ANNA WEIMER, RICHMOND WERN AIR INC WES TEST WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC WESTERN TRADING COMPANY INC WETHERBEE, ERIN LEIGH WHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP WILCOX CAPITAL LLC WILDCAT SHOPPING CENTER LLC WILLIAMS, CHRIS JAY WILLIAMS, KELLY ANN WILLIAMSON, KELLEY WILLSON, AMY KATHRYN WILSON, LYNNE WINSLOW, CODIE LEE WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC WIZ-QUIZ DRUG SCREENING SERVICE WL CONTRACTORS INC WOMMACK, ANDIE WOODRICK, MARYJO WOVO IDENTITY SOLUTIONS WPRA-WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL RODEO ASSOCIATION XCEL ENERGY XCEL ENERGY YAMADA, JILL MARIE YOUNG WILLIAMS PC TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017

form” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 932413 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Walnut Brewery, Inc. d/b/a Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery , whose address is 1505 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Brew Pub Liquor License at the location of 1505 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to dispense malt, vinous and spiritous by the drink for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on Tuesday February 6th, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: December 1, 2017 Officers: Mike Mrlik II, President/ Director/Principal Courtney Mowry, Assistant Secretary Rock Bottom Restaurant, Inc., Stockholder Legal Notice No.: 932884 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

156.75 Operating Supplies/Equipment 22,500.00 Other Professional Services 377.44 Roads, Street, DrainageEngineering 52.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees 3,000.00 Broadcast Monitoring 4,000.00 Training Services - Booking Fees 62,602.90 Software Renewal & System Training 135.82 Operating Supplies/Equipment 1,883.55 Other Professional Services 96,080.00 Camera & Computer Equipment 3,338.22 Clothing & Uniforms 490.00 Clothing & Uniforms 295.00 Service Contracts 543.81 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground 119.61 Other Professional Services 2,330.98 Cell Phone Service 9,285.00 Service Contracts 27,985.40 Escrow Payable 5,067.75 Senior Services Grant 1,812.08 Telephone/Communications 150.00 CJS-Fees Refund 107.50 Operating Supplies 4,000.00 Equipment Rental 82.77 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 131.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 388.85 Other Professional Services 462.78 Travel Expense 75.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 149.50 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 3,325.00 Service Contracts 1,150.00 Road Repair, Maintenance & Overlay 4,851.30 Traffic Signal Parts 10,843.14 Janitorial/Operating Supplies & Equipment 1,408.41 Clothing & Uniforms 236.26 Travel Expense 18,565.25 Greenland Post Office Building Project 239,448.14 Building/Land Lease/Rent 9,851.50 Building/Land Lease/Rent 99.99 Clothing & Uniforms 714.76 Travel Expense 342.75 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder 234.06 Travel Expense 50.50 Metro Area Meeting Expense 73.08 Travel Expense 10,050.00 Snow Plow Blades 615.00 UA Testing 1,302.00 Traffic Signal On-Call Service 262.59 Travel Expense 97.80 Travel Expense 1,162.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment 150.00 194.00 3,706.76 19.30 55,249.40

County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo Electrical Transformer Services Traffic Signal Utilities Metro Area Meeting Expense Contract Work/Temporary Agency

$11,981,476.85

THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Legal Notice No.: 932380 First Publication: January 18, 2018

Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Magician shares legend of ‘King of the Con Men’ ‘Soapy’ Smith was notorious for fleecing pioneer Denver BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Modern scams often come in the form of poorly worded emails or annoying robocalls, but before electricity made it possible to rip people off from far away, conning was an art. In the years following the Civil War, the Denver area was home to a mythical grifter called the King of the Con Men, whose daring and audacious schemes are the stuff of legend. Magician Mark Strivings told the tale of Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith at Littleton’s Bemis Library on Jan. 9, painting a portrait of Soapy Smith as a man of great savvy. Strivings said that as a magician who employs sleight-of-hand tricks, he was captivated by stories of the adventurous con man. “It turns out I’m not alone,” Strivings said. “Everywhere I go, I meet ‘Soapies’ — people who are just fanatics about his life.” Soapy’s heyday was in Denver, Strivings said. “Soapy’s stomping grounds in Denver were the hellish blocks stretching off from Union Station,” Strivings said. “In the 1870s, you couldn’t walk down 17th Street to Larimer Street without someone trying to fleece you out of your money.” Soapy gained his nickname from a streetcorner con in which he would sell bars of

soap, some which supposedly concealed hundred-dollar bills. Of course, the only winners were his own henchmen, planted in the crowd. Graduating up from the soap scam, as well as shell games and three-card monte, Soapy created elaborate ruses. In one, he and his cronies built and staffed a thriving — but wholly fake — stock exchange in a storefront. Newly arrived suckers would be persuaded to buy shares in the gangbusters mining trade, only to find out too late that the whole thing was a sham, by which time the stock exchange had vanished. In another, Soapy and company built a lively — but again, fake — bank, complete with a sizable vault. Eastern dudes who started accounts in the bank couldn’t have known that the vault was a theater prop, capable of being folded up and carried away under the arm of one of Soapy’s henchmen. Soapy maintained his trade by paying off police, judges and others. He also donated generously to churches and civic institutions. He eventually wore out his welcome and made his way to the boomtown of Creede, in southern Colorado, before heading to the Klondike Gold Rush. Soapy met his end in Skagway, Alaska, in 1898, shot to death outside a meeting to decide what was to be done with him and his band of ne’er-do-wells. Strivings wrapped up his talk with a demonstration of a couple good-natured “short cons” anyone can pull on friends in a bar — the details of which we’ll withhold, for the benefit of attendees who may want to put them to work against a tipsy buddy or two.

Mark Strivings challenges the audience to pull a dollar bill out from beneath an overturned bottle without knocking it over (yes, it can be done). PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT

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