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Coyote mating season cause for caution Matching gifts program applications due March 2
Animals can become more aggressive through winter months BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It’s the time of year to exercise extra caution around coyotes. With mating season in full swing, coyotes in Lone Tree and all across the state can become more aggressive as they battle for status of top dog to impress potential mates. Community social media sites are abuzz with warnings of coyote sightings, aggressive actions and the sad news of small pets who fall prey to local coyotes. Dennis Page, police services coordinator for the Lone Tree police department, is charged with tracking the coyotes in Lone Tree, and heads up the city’s Coyote Education Team. According to Page, Lone Tree has five or six active coyote family units, and residents should be cautious interacting with them all year long. “We’ve had probably about a dozen reports this year. There was an encounter with a dog last week, and each year we receive several reports where people are approached by a coyote,” said Page. According to Page, coyotes see pets as three things — food, a possible mate, or a threat. Any of those can cause a coyote to approach a human and their pet, and the best way to keep your pet safe is to follow park rules. “Keep your dog on a leash, and bring the leash in close when walking,” Page said. “Keep children in sight, especially when in open spaces, don’t let them run far ahead.” Resident Rodney Marchand said he owns a small dog, and makes sure the dog stays close when they go out
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Two coyotes romp in the snow at the Lone Tree golf course. walking. “I haven’t had any problem with coyotes here, but I keep my dog close and live in a condo, so there’s not an open space like a yard I have to worry about,” said Marchand. Page said coyotes in Lone Tree usually run in packs of five or six and stay near the place they were born, and have a flow area basically from the bluffs down through the southern part of the city and back up the trail. They have been spotted along the Willowcreek Trail, Heritage hills and the Enclave. And, according to Page, there’s a reason coyotes have received the designation of being wily. “They are pretty smart animals. A coyote will engage a dog, then get it to follow or chase them over a hill, where the rest of the coyote family is waiting for them,’ said Page. “They will literally bait them away from people.” Lone Tree is home to at least two infamous coyotes, Big Boy and Tripod. According to Page, Big Boy has been known to confront people and pets, while Tripod, who lost his leg to a metal trap several years ago, sticks
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to himself and doesn’t engage with humans. “Existing safely with coyotes requires a lot of common sense,” Page said. “Don’t feed your pets outside, don’t keep your garbage outside and remember coyotes can jump a sixfoot-tall fence if necessary, so watch your pets and children when they are outside.” Page recommends carrying a hiking stick or pole when out walking, or some kind of noisemaker in case of an encounter. The Lone Tree Police Department offers free whistles for residents as well. Anyone interested in joining the Coyote Education Team can contact Page at 303-339-8150.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A COYOTE • Be as big and loud as possible. • Wave your arms and throw objects at the coyote. • Do not run or turn your back on the coyote. • Face the coyote and back away slowly. • If a coyote attacks a pet, don’t try to pull them apart. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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Regarding a story headlined “New aerospace attraction to open at Centennial Airport” published Jan. 26, a source clarified after publication that the upcoming Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight campus will make Wings Over the Rockies one of the only air and space museums in the nation to hold two locations. At least two such museums already hold two locations,
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School board approves special education task force Group will present its findings before July 30 BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
At the Jan. 16 Douglas County School Board meeting, several parents and teachers wearing yellow clothing, prior to taking the stand to deliver a public comment, placed yellow roses on the desks of the seven board members. The color signified special-needs students of the school district. “It’s kids,” said Gary Colley, a retired teacher wearing a bright yellow scarf. “I’ll wear any color for kids.” The group in yellow attended the meeting to support an item on the agenda: forming the Special Education Advisory Task Force, which the board ultimately approved 7-0. Made up of district staff, parents and community members, the task force will survey parents of special-needs students and special-needs teachers on the services currently offered. It will use the results to form a report outlining the “strengths, needs and goals of current special education services and school-based services, recommendations and measures for future focus,” according to district documents. In March 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously to set a new legal standard for special education
in public schools across the country. In the decision, Chief Justice John Roberts said that it is not enough for school districts to offer minimal instruction for special-needs children. The school programs must be “reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child’s circumstances.” The decision followed the case of Endrew F., an autistic Douglas County School District student whose parents say he wasn’t provided with the level of public education required by federal law. They sought reimbursement from the school district for the child’s tuition and related expenses at a private school. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately sided with the parents. The Douglas County School District Special Education Department provides support and development to 85 school sites, according to the district’s website. Approximately 1,225 special educators, related service providers and educational assistants attend to 6,400 special-needs students in the district. If a student meets eligibility requirements for special education, he or she will be put on an Individual Education Plan. At the board meeting, several parents highlighted drawbacks of these services. Kristen DeBeer is the parent of a “twice exceptional” son in 10th grade at a charter school in Highlands Ranch. She was told that her son would lose
‘If we only go after this with what is not working, we will lose some very important information. We want to be able to replicate the stories of success.’ David Ray, president, Douglas County School Board his IEP if he participated in a concurrent enrollment program at a nearby community college, which all students at the charter school are offered, she said at the school board meeting. DeBeer filed a complaint with the Colorado Department of Education, which determined the charter school committed five violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees a “free appropriate public education” to all students with disabilities.
“Endorsed by the district, this charter school and its actions have put this district at great risk — risk of further legal expenditures, risk of losing funding for noncompliance with state-mandated remedies, and most importantly risk of failing to appropriately and legally support students with learning disabilities like mine,” DeBeer said. “This behavior must be stopped.” The Special Education Advisory Task Force will present its report, as well as costs associated with its recommendations, before July 30. Board President David Ray noted the importance of the task force looking at what is working within the district’s special education department. “If we only go after this with what is not working, we will lose some very important information,” Ray said. “We want to be able to replicate the stories of success.” Board members requested that Chris Ciancio-Schor, an educator for more than 30 years, be the board’s liaison for the task force. Ciancio-Schor enthusiastically accepted. Interim Superintendent Erin Kane will select the staff member who will work with the task force. The task force will be open to the public. A regular meeting schedule is to be established. “I have confidence that if you put people with a similar goal in a room, they will figure it out,” Ray said. “The intent of this task force is to be very focused on productivity.”
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School voucher program case dismissed by Colorado Supreme Court Decision marks the end of a battle that started in 2011 BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered a controversial school voucher program case to be dismissed, according to a news release from the Douglas County School District. The decision was made Jan. 25, roughly six weeks after the Douglas County School Board voted to rescind the program. “I am proud to be part of this monumental decision to end the Choice Scholarship Program,” Wendy Vogel, vice president of the school board, said in the release. “This program created huge divides in our community and did not have the support of many of our residents. Now we can focus on providing our schools with the resources needed to be successful.” A majority board of reform-minded members first voted to approve the Choice Scholarship Program in 2011. Designed to accommodate 500 students, it allowed students’ parents to use state-provided, per-pupil money toward tuition at private schools, including religiously affiliated institutions. Taxpayers for Public Education — a Colorado-based, nonprofit organization that advocates for a strong public education system, its website says — subsequently filed a lawsuit against the district to stop the voucher program. A Denver judge halted the program that same year, but in 2013, a state appeals court reversed that decision. The state’s top court in June 2015 issued a ruling saying using public funds for religious schooling was illegal. The district filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in September 2015. In June of this year, the school voucher program got another look from the Colorado Supreme Court following a
ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on a similar case in Missouri. In the case Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, a Missouri church sued after being denied state funding for a preschool playground because the Missouri state Constitution forbids financially supporting a religious institution. On June 26, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the state’s original decision violated the U.S. Constitution’s protection of the free exercise of religion by excluding churches from state programs with a secular intent. As a result of the ruling in Missouri, the court sent back to the Colorado Supreme Court the case known as Taxpayers for Public Education v. Douglas County School District, which was tied up in court for roughly seven months. The president of Taxpayers for Public Education released a statement following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision. “We are very pleased with the Court’s decision and that the misuse of public school funds to pay for private education in Douglas County is over,” Cindy Barnard said in a Jan. 26 news release. “The dismissal of the appeal, together with the election of a new anti-voucher slate of School Board members in the Douglas County School District, ensures that the district’s focus will now turn to using public dollars to strengthen public schools.” In the Nov. 7 school board election, voters elected four anti-reform candidates — Krista Holtzmann, Kevin Leung, Anthony Graziano and Christina Ciancio-Schor — who outwardly opposed the voucher program throughout their campaigns. They filled the seats of four reform-minded members, signaling a change in a majority board that espoused policies that, to many people, caused an exodus of teachers in recent years. At a special meeting Dec. 4, the new board voted to rescind the Choice Scholarship Program.
‘The Rock’ sends well wishes to injured deputy Deputy Jeff Pelle ‘a giant fan’ of Dwayne Johnson STAFF REPORT
Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Jeff Pelle, one of the four officers injured in the New Year’s Eve shooting that killed Deputy Zackari Parrish, got a special shout out from a movie star. In a video, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson offered words of encouragement as Pelle works toward recovery. “I wanted to wish you well,” Johnson said in
Presidents Day Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, February 19 for Presidents Day. Many county services are available online at www. douglas.co.us
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Interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting a child? Attend a free information session from 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5 at the Parker Library, 20105 Mainstreet in Parker. For more information call 303-636-1KID or to register online visit http://jeffco.us/collaborative-foster-care/ information-night/
County Fair Foundation seeks nominees for 2018 Citizen Award Do you know someone who has demonstrated a high level of service and long-standing commitment to the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo? For more information and nomination forms visit www. DouglasCountyFairFoundation.com Deadline for nomination forms is March 15.
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the video, adding he’d followed Pelle’s story. “I heard about the scenario you went through. I heard about your loss.” Pelle sent a Tweet to Johnson on Jan. 24 to thank him for the message, saying he was “a giant fan.” “Grateful you’re with us to receive this message. Stay strong and let’s get you up and at em very soon,” Johnson Tweeted back to Pelle, offering his condolences for the loss of Parrish.
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Grief in wake of Adams County deputy shooting Many questions surround Jan. 24 shooting near Thornton BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The only thing that the Adams County Sheriff ’s Department was saying officially about a Jan. 24 shooting in the 8700 block of Dawson Street was that one of their own, 31-year-old Deputy Heath Gumm, had been shot and killed. From Sheriff Michael McIntosh to District Attorney Dave Young, officials were silent on just about everything else they know about the shooting, from what led up to it to what kind of weapon was used. Via Twitter on Jan. 26, the sheriff ’s office identified 22-year-old Dreion Martise Dearing as the suspected shooter, but McIntosh declined to talk about the suspect and demanded that media not use his photograph. Dearing was in court Jan. 26 facing charges of first-degree murder of a police officer, assault and burglary and was due back in court Jan. 31 for a formalcharges hearing. It’s a sad, difficult time for his office, McIntosh said at Jan. 26 press conference, before asking the media to give deputies the weekend off from media questions. McIntosh said police were no longer looking for two other men involved in the incident. McIntosh said deputies were able to contact the two and met with them. They have not been charged with any crime and are free, he said. Investigators released the Dawson Street crime scene the afternoon of Jan. 26, but McIntosh said police were still speaking with potential witnesses. McIntosh said there were no other updates and that no other information would be released over the weekend. A funeral for Deputy Gumm has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road in Lafayette. McIntosh also said his department was attending three funerals for retired sheriff ’s office personnel over the weekend and into this week, including a service for former Sheriff Bill Shearer. “The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office, right now, is grieving, we are hurting and we are doing an investigation,” McIntosh said. “We are running hard and trying to make sure we are covering all of the appropriate information that we need to cover. We need some time this weekend to make sure we are connecting the dots to everything that is going on.” Assault reported Gumm was among the Adams County deputies who responded to reports of an assault in progress at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 on Dawson Street near 87th on reports of an assault in progress. When told the suspect had fled the scene, deputies began searching
People leave flowers on an Adams County cruiser, part of an informal memorial to Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm during a press conference at the Adams County Sheriff’s Department substation, 74th and Colorado Boulevard, on Jan. 25. Gumm was killed Jan. 24, and people began leaving mementos on a county cruiser in his honor. PHOTOS BY SCOTT TAYLOR
HOW TO HELP The Adams County Sheriff ’s Foundation is collecting donations for Gumm’s family at adcosheriffsfoundation.org/donate The Gumm family has asked that in lieu of flowers people donate to Children’s Hospital.
Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh speaks with the press during an afternoon conference Jan. 25 at the sheriff’s department substation at Colorado Boulevard and 74th about the shooting a night earlier that claimed the life of one of his deputies, Heath Gumm. the area and contacted a male that matched suspect descriptions, according to the sheriff ’s office’s original news release. According to the release, the suspect ran and deputies pursued him behind a nearby house, where he allegedly pulled out a gun and began shooting, striking Gumm in the chest. Gumm was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead there. Gumm lived in Westminster with his wife and family members. He had been with the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office since 2012. McIntosh said Gumm was wearing a tactical vest that the deadly bullet bypassed. “There are places on a vest that are not protected, and sometimes this is what we see,” McIntosh said. “Until we get further into it, we will not know what happened, whether it was a failure of the vest or if it struck an area the vest did not cover.” The suspect, meanwhile, ran off but was later found and taken into custody. Deputies continue looking
for two other men regarding their involvement in the initial assault. McIntosh said police had the area shut down within 30 minutes of the shooting. The neighborhood is located in unincorporated Adams County, one block east and south of Thornton’s southern municipal boundary. It remained that way until late the afternoon of Jan. 25, with crime-scene tape and police vehicles blocking both sides of the 8700 block of Edison, Desoto and Dawson street. Police kept the middle of the block of Dawson Street isolated until they released the scene on Jan. 26. Schools closed Mapleton Public Schools closed 11 area schools on Jan. 25 due to police actions while Adams County 12 Five Star Schools closed five of their schools for the day. All schools reopened on Jan. 26 and classes resumed. The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office set up a public tip line, 720 322-1313, to collect information about the shooting. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags flown at half-staff in Gumm’s honor on Jan. 25. At the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office substation at 72nd and Colorado Boulevard, mourners and well-wishers brought food and water for deputies and built a makeshift memorial to honor Gumm.
Donated flowers, stuffed animals, balloons and candles were later moved to decorate a sheriff ’s department vehicle near the site. Families and mourners continued to come to the site over the weekend. That outpouring was recognized by Gumm’s wife, parents and siblings. The family issued a letter Jan. 26 thanking the community for their support. “We have truly been amazed by the generous nature of the community,” the family said in their letter. “Our hearts are warmed by the display of compassion from complete strangers who stood, and continue to stand, alongside our family.” McIntosh said his office had created a link off of the sheriff office’s web page (www.adamssheriff.org/deputygumm) to provide information about Gumm, the shooting, donations in his honor and upcoming memorial services. McIntosh said the department has been working with the family to find a good venue for a memorial service. The funeral itself has been scheduled for 11 a.m. in Lafayette’s Flatirons Community Church. That’s a non-denominational church with an auditorium that seats up to 3,000 people. He noted that Colorado’s law enforcement community had been through a similar experience within the past month when Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Zackari Parrish was shot to death by a suspect on New Year’s Eve. His Jan. 5 funeral drew more than 5,000 mourners, and McIntosh said he expected a similar response for Gumm. “It takes a huge venue and a lot of logistics to put it together,” McIntosh said.
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Patrol unit named after fallen Douglas County deputy ZPIII is a nickname given to Parrish by his family BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Sgt. Tim Beals shakes hands with Mitaksh Gaur, 5, during the quarterly Coffee with a Cop event at Monk and Mongoose on Jan. 24. TABATHA STEWART
Lone Tree officers serve coffee, conversation Quarterly event aims to open communication with city residents BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It was difficult to tell who was more excited at the Jan. 24 Lone Tree Coffee with a Cop, held at Monk and Mongoose on Ridgegate Parkway. Five-year-old Mitaksh Gaur, who had come to meet real-life police officers for the first time, or the officers themselves, who chatted with their youngest fan, regaling him with stories about being policemen and gifting him with his very own police notebook and toy police car. Dressed in his own police uniform, including plastic handcuffs, walkie talkie and citation pad, Mitaksh assured officers he was a green belt in karate and would be a good cop. And, he said, if he pulled them over he would be nice to them. Mitaksh’s mother, Akanksha Sharma, said he has been infatuated with law enforcement officers since he was 2 years old. “When he was only 2, he always played with police cars. He loves emergency vehicles and now that we’ve come here, he’s interested. We will have to come every time now to see the officers,” said Sharma. Coffee with a Cop is held each quarter, and allows community members to have direct access to officers to ask questions, discuss ideas or just get to know them better. “It’s a great way to reach out to the community, and to get them to
Lone Tree Officer Ted Bathauer visits with Lone Tree residents about growth in the city, traffic concerns and the weather. TABATHA STEWART feel comfortable with officers in this setting,” said Sgt. Tim Beals. “Then, if for any reason we end up having to show up in their neighborhood, they’re already acquainted with us.” Lone Tree resident Larry Lovelace attended the event with a specific question in mind. He wanted to ask officers about parking ordinances in front of his home, specifically for guests who come to visit with large motor homes. Lovelace paired up with an officer to discuss his questions over a cup of coffee. “I just moved here about four years ago, and I love the area,” said Lovelace. “It’s nice that I can come here and talk to the officers, and not just have to call.” Rodney Marchand came to talk with officers about the increasing traffic along Ridgegate, and ask for
suggestions on how to safely navigate the area on foot with his family. An officer took Marchand outside and discussed the difference between marked crosswalks, perceived crosswalks, and the growing concerns about pedestrian safety. “The police here are so kind. It’s nice to see them and know that if I wave, they’re going to wave back,” said Marchand, who moved to Lone Tree recently from the Denver Tech Center, because he wanted to live in a smaller community. “You feel like you are part of their community, and they’re part of yours.” Officers served up coffee in souvenir Lone Tree Police Department mugs, handed out police notebooks, toy police cars, don’t text and drive reminder tags and department contact number refrigerator magnets.
On Jan. 24, Douglas County Deputy Zack Parrish’s patrol vehicle went back into service for the first time since the Dec. 31 shooting that took his life. The vehicle is different — small but powerful details have been added to forever remember the fallen deputy. Parrish, 29, was responding to a domestic dispute at a residence in the Copper Canyon Apartments, 3380 E. County Line Road, Parrish in Highlands Ranch, the morning of Dec. 31 when he was shot and killed. Four other law enforcements were wounded in what Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock called “an ambush-type of attack.” The vehicle that belonged to Parrish, a husband and father of two young girls, now serves as a memorial of him. The license plate is marked with a small gold sheriff ’s badge and a thin blue line running through the word “Parrish.” The sheriff ’s office announced on Facebook that Parrish’s unit, 1723, has officially been changed to unit ZPIII, a nickname Parrish was given by his family, which stands for Zach Parrish the third. The new name has been placed on the sides and back of the vehicle. “Sheriff Tony Spurlock has made ZPIII available for deputies on all shifts to memorialize Zack and his service to the Sheriff ’s Office and our community,” the sheriff ’s office posted, along with photos of the vehicle, on Facebook. Community members applauded the sheriff ’s office for honoring Parrish. The Facebook post was shared about 4,400 times in two days. “Beautiful remembrance,” one user commented. “This is well-considered and a splendid way to memorialize the life of a community servant who gave his all. Well done, Sheriff Spurlock,” another user said. “How wonderful,” one user wrote. “You will always be remembered ZPIII.”
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Lone Tree City Council seats up for grabs • Must be a U.S. citizen • Must be at least 25 years of age • Must be a registered elector • Must reside in Lone Tree, and in the district they are petitioning for, for 12 months prior to the election • Cannot have a felony • Cannot be in default of any obligation to the city or other government entity • Cannot already hold another city office or have employment which is compensated by city funds
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ThunderRidge student treated after biting into Tide Pod Three things to know about dangerous internet challenge BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On Jan. 23, a ThunderRidge High School student bit into a Tide Pod brought by another student and had to be treated by school nurses, Douglas County School District said in a statement. The act is part of a trend coined the “Tide Pod Challenge” that has made national news headlines in recent weeks. In the challenge, individuals record themselves biting into a small gel-like
pod, commonly colored blue, green and white, filled with a mixture of detergent, stain remover and color protectant. Then they post their reaction on popular social media sites like YouTube or Facebook. During the first two weeks of 2018, the country’s poison control centers responded to 39 reported cases of intentional Tide Pod ingestion among 13- to 19-year-olds, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. In the first three weeks of 2018, that number jumped to 86 cases. Below are three things to know about the risky challenge that appears to be most popular among teenagers.
ed can cause harm to the gastrointestinal tract, lungs and nervous system, according to Dr. Robert Kramer, who specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Depending on the amount ingested and the pH of the product, a laundry detergent pod can compromise the breathing airway, scar the esophagus, cause respiratory failure or alter mental status, said Kramer. There is “no safe way to play around with these,” he said. “It’s really quite alarming that people would do this on purpose — kids and teenagers who are really old enough to know better,” said Kramer, adding that the behavior is typically seen in toddlers who mistake the pods for candy.
Dangers of consuming pods 1Laundry detergent pods contain a mix of toxic chemicals that if ingest-
Addressing the issue 2The CEO of P&G, the parent company of Tide, released a statement on Jan. 22 voicing his concerns over the new challenge. “As a father, seeing recent examples of young people intentionally take part in self-harming challenges like ingesting large amounts of cinnamon or the so-called ‘Tide Pods Challenge’ is extremely concerning,” David Taylor said, first referring to a viral food challenge that hit the internet in 2001. Tide is being proactive in stopping the trend by “ensuring social media networks are removing videos that glorify this harmful behavior” and “partnering with advocacy and industry groups to help spread the word that this is dangerous behavior not to be copied,” Taylor said. Tide has released a public service announcement, in which Robert Gronkowski, a professional football player for the New England Patriots, urges people to not eat Tide Pods and to use the pods for their sole purpose: laundry. YouTube is removing flagged videos
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‘When a potential voter duplication is found, the Secretary of State refers the potential case to the county of origin who after preliminary review forwards it to their respective DA for consideration and possible prosecution.’
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Upon Kobach’s announcement, the Colorado Secretary of State’s office sent word to Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz, explaining records showed there was a Douglas County elector named “Bailey Ann McCaughey” who received credit for voting in Douglas County’s 2016 general election. “We do not know if the individual charged in Kansas is the same individual currently registered in Douglas County, but the name is fairly unique,” the letter reads, also recommending the county refer the case to the district attorney for investigation. In a written statement, Klotz said Colorado has “one of the most advanced centralized voter registration systems” that helps prevent duplicate votes from being counted within Colorado. The county’s first step in processing ballots is checking the central
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database to see if a voter has already voted elsewhere in the state. Only the first vote processed would be counted, Klotz said, and the second vote is forwarded to the district attorney’s office. A similar process happens at the state level, Klotz said. The Secretary
of State’s office is able to compare voter registration files with “a large number of other states.” “When a potential voter duplication is found, the Secretary of State refers the potential case to the county of origin who after preliminary review forwards it to their respective DA for
consideration and possible prosecution,” Klotz wrote. Klotz said the process identifies a small number of cases of potential voter fraud each year. Colorado also contributes data to the Kansas-run Interstate Crosscheck Program, which may be how Kobach’s office identified the two Colorado voters charged in January. A spokesman for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office confirmed they were investigating a case of an alleged double voting but declined to name the suspect or provide more details on the investigation. The spokesman could not provide a number of how many voter fraud cases the office has investigated in recent years, but said he was only aware of one other active case that is still pending. As of the Jan. 4 charges, Kobach had obtained nine voter fraud convictions since 2015, when the Kansas Secretary of State received prosecutorial authority. There were three other cases pending in addition to McCaughey and Fulmer’s.
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have a suggestion: Do not eat laundry pods.However, if you use noodle soup to clean the tub, I may be wasting my time In 2017, there were more than 12,000 calls to U.S. Poison Control because of exposure to laundry pods. They come in colorful wrappers and may look like delicious, fruity candy. However, most of the items sold on the very same aisle, things like disinfectants and grout cleaners, are not intended for consumption. Someone said we eat with our eyes first. I know what it means, but it still sounds absurd. There are words of warning on every box of pods. There are words of warning on dry cleaning bags too. “Don’t put this bag over your head, and then sit down and read a book.” Don’t. Don’t. Don’t.
Half the fun of life is learning things the hard way. Don’t run around with scissors. You’ve heard that expression. I have never met anyone who ran around with scissors. However, I have met someone who has gone swimming almost immediately after eating a full meal. Me. Some people are exceptionally cautious, and some people throw caution out the window. The Wallendas, for example. I am very thankful I was not born into that family. I am thankful my father did not do a lot of things that I might have been trained or tempted to do. He could have been a wing walker. I don’t even like to be inside an airplane. Wing walking was popular in the 1920s. Walkers would walk on airplanes that were right side up and upside down.
No one is going to say that I lived a life of gusto and verve. I don’t drive fast, or admire anyone who does. I have never walked on the wild side. However, I once tried a Burrito Supreme. I also spent a few tense minutes on The 10 in southern California, driving a Volkswagen that was on fire. It wasn’t intentional. The circus is — or was — full of daredevils, as they are called. I don’t even want to walk down an icy driveway. Men have been shot out of cannons. I have shot out of meetings with motivational speakers. In 1974, Philippe Petit walked between the Twin Towers on a high wire. There’s a documentary about it, “Man on Wire,” that gets a SEE SMITH, P13
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We have a super choice In response to the writer of the letter “Crucial decision looms” I guess it wasn’t enough to elect board members who claim antipathy to school choice. This is a principle, by the way, spreading throughout our country. Now they apparently want to spend a good deal of money to find a superintendent who espouses their philosophy. How about selecting an individual who has a track record for excellence in education. Someone who is an advocate for the students who are the “customers” of our educational system. I believe we have that person in our current superintendent. We don’t need a politician — we need an innovator and person with an open mind. Please keep this in mind during your selection process. Marsha Jaroch Lone Tree
The right question to ask focuses on how life was lived
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e all have known someone who has sadly passed away. And many times we find ourselves answering a very common question when we speak with another person who just found out about someone’s passing, “How did he or she die?” That’s usually the first question right? It’s natural curiosity and basic human instinct to want to know. I would like us to challenge ourselves to ask a different question the next time we find ourselves in the same position. If we are ever asked how another person passed away, our new response should be, “First can I
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Don’t blame the gun It is always interesting to hear the constant blame on the gun, not the person pulling the trigger. In the hands of a mentally deranged person, any gun is a killing machine. I have owned about every type of legal firearm for over 60 years, for target shooting and personal defense of my family and my country, if needed. I certainly have a problem with these people who would like to deprive law-abiding citizens the right to own certain types of guns they don’t approve of. I proudly own an AR-15, used for target shooting, not innocent civilians.
Tell you what, Mr.Legg, you choose your road, I shall choose mine. Don’t go after folks who use guns for legal or sporting purposes. CW Caston Parker
Gun letter was on target I was moved by letter writer Roy Legg’s sane and common sense comments regarding Sheriff Spurlock. I could not agree with him more. Both my current husband of 20 years, along with my former husband, my adult son and our dear firefighter neighbor own guns and hunt. Hunting with his Dad was a bonding, learning experience for our F son. All of these hunters are schooled in gun safety and eat whatever they kill. Regulating guns and ownership is not about taking away all guns and never will be. This is America, after all! When will people in power wake up and call for sane laws to rid this country of the true enemy — guns that are meant to kill people, masses of people, kindergartners! The NRA should not have the power of influence it has now. They are really supporting the industry that sells arms — to anyone, mentally fit or not, to terrorists. Yes, terrorists. A multi-billion dollar industry. Thank you Roy Legg for your sane words, for your historic family. A true American in every good sense of the word. Linda Webb Castle Rock
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elder abuse, fraud and scams, accordet’s face it: We’re getting older. ing to the AARP Foundation. Very soon one in four residents A recent study on health comwill be over the age of 60 here pared social isolation to smoking 15 in Douglas County. And for cigarettes per day. Other data the first time in human hisLIVING AND links loneliness to a bigger tory, there will be more older predictor of mortality than adults than young children in AGING WELL obesity or heart disease. the global population. Adults Top risk factors for isolation aged 65 and over will begin include lack of accessible and to outnumber children under affordable transportation (no the age of 5, according to a relonger driving), health issues cent report by the U.S. Census such as untreated hearing Bureau. loss, dementia, lack of mobilWhat does it mean to be a ity and frailty, which interfere senior in 2018? How do you with social connectedness. navigate the many channels Life transitions, such as of aging, and how do you age Karie Erickson retirement, becoming a caresuccessfully? When you ask, giver or losing a spouse or friends most older adults want to stay indealso contribute, as well as living in a pendent for as long as possible, rerural area. main in their homes, maintain social As we age, living in our own homes connections and enjoy the quality of life they’ve always had. New data sug- can become more of a challenge, especially when health conditions gests that for most seniors, quality of prevent you from keeping up with life is at the top of that list. But what yard work and maintenance. Even about when that quality of life is changing out a light bulb or smoke challenged — maintaining independence can sometimes be difficult even alarm batteries can be daunting when it involves a ladder and you’ve in the healthiest of seniors. got mobility issues. HOAs want snow Nationally, 6 million adults age cleared from the sidewalk, and you’re 65 and older have a disability that recovering from knee replacement prevents them from leaving their surgery. But even with these chalhomes without help, and 51 percent lenges, the overwhelming majority of people age 75 and older live alone. of seniors say they wish to “age in Older adults who no longer drive place.” And living in your own home can quickly become isolated. They still might be the best option if you make fewer trips to their doctors and have some help. the grocery store and can lose their What helps many seniors in our social connections. Isolated seniors county is a connection to an aging are at a higher risk of health issues,
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100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I recommend it. Unless you have vertigo. I also recommend “Vertigo,” a 1958 Alfred Hitchcock movie that features the longest kiss in film history. It was also the first film ever to use computer graphics. Now you can’t trust films to tell the truth, because special effects can make anything look possible. There was a time when stunts were actually performed without tricks and safety nets. Buster Keaton did his own stunts.
In “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” a six-ton house almost falls on him. His crew begged him not go through with it. (It can be seen on YouTube.) If it were filmed today, the house would be an illusion created on a computer. Parents: There is something called the “Tide Pod Challenge.” You might want to look into it if you have teenagers in the house. The possible side effects of biting into a laundry pod include death, so wash out your clothes with soap, not your mouth. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net
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resource center; a place to get and give information regarding the issues seniors are facing today and receiving help in navigating those issues. Neighbor Network, the county’s only nonprofit aging resource center, is a place to get information on services, links to providers and connections to resources, and to receive direct services, such as transportation, home maintenance and companionship. The organization receives hundreds of calls each week and has strong partnerships with aging professionals in the region. Just knowing there is a place to reach out to has made a significant impact on people’s confidence level to remain in their homes and remain independent. Services help fill in the gaps many seniors are facing, and it’s a peace of mind to know you have an available resource that specializes in senior services. Neighbor Network is relocating its offices in February to accommodate
the growing volume of requests; you may still call to receive information, but now you can also stop into the new office at 104 Fourth St. in Castle Rock to speak to a specialist face to face. Karie Erickson is the executive director of Neighbor Network. For additional information, or to access resources or services, please call 303814-4300 or visit www.dcNeighborNetwork.org. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. Please join us for our next meeting on March 1 at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 South University Blvd, Highlands Ranch. Our presentation and community conversation will begin at 10:15 a.m. This month’s topic is the evolution of Neighbor Network and our speaker is Karie Erickson. For more information, please visit www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSenionrLife@douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681.
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share with you how he or she lived?” As people pass away, the reasons or causes aren’t nearly as important as how the person spent their time here on earth. Who were they? What did they do? What were they passionate about? How did they bring joy to others? How did they serve this world? What was the most amazing memory you have of that person? You see, how they passed away isn’t the story, the story is how they lived. Let me share with you a story of someone who was very close to me and my family. Her name was Dr. Jill Pechacek. She was our family doctor for more than 17 years. You may have known Dr. Jill and maybe even know how she passed away. But instead of talking about how she passed, is it OK if I share with you how she lived? Every office visit began with a hug
and a smile. These were genuine hugs and smiles. Each office visit included caring and thoughtful questions. Any time spent with Dr. Jill felt like she truly cared for you. She served hundreds of patients, but when she was with you she made you feel like you were her only patient. I was traveling on business in Mexico a few years ago and unfortunately became very sick, ending up in a hospital in Monterrey, Mexico. We called Dr. Jill and she literally stayed up through the night speaking with the doctors at the hospital. She made sure I was OK to travel and that I was OK. Not an on-call doctor, she personally stayed with me by telephone all night long. There must be hundreds of patients with similar stories because that is how Dr. Jill lived. How she lived was with love, kindness, caring, genuine sincerity, smiles, hugs, wisdom and warmth. She lived with intentional and focused love for her children, she lived as a proud mom. I could have easily just told you how she passed away
with two words and been done with it. But I would have missed out on an opportunity to share with you who she was and how she lived. And I would have missed the warmth that fills my heart and the tears of love and appreciation that are rolling down my cheek right now as I tell you how she lived.” Someday, hopefully a long time from now, someone will ask someone else how we passed away. And wouldn’t it be great if they would stop and say, “Can I first share with you how they lived?” And then when they share how we lived, what will that sound like? Will they say we lived with purpose, passion, and joy? Will they say we were awesome loving spouses and parents? Will they say we lived as a loving servant to God? Will they say how we made them laugh, helped them fulfill their dreams, listened to them when they needed us most? Will they say we were a difference maker in their life? Will they say we filled them with
faith, hope, and love? Or will they say something else about us? If we think about this right now, and if we really don’t like what we think people might say about how we lived, there is still time to change that. I mean, if you are reading this column right now there is still time for sure. The wrong question to ask is, “How did they pass away?” The right question to ask is, “Can you tell me how they lived?” So how about you? Are you creating memories for others who will one day happily share how you lived? I bet you are and I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can remember and then share how our friends and loved ones lived, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Austin Parr, manager of Discount Fishing Tackle, shows a student at Bear Creek Lake Park how to ice fish during its 101 class on Jan. 20. PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER
Ice fishing is winter highlight ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT • Fishing license • Ice bibs and park • Warm clothes — wool or synthetic material recommended over cotton • Hat or face mask • Gloves • Ice picks • Digital sonar • Fish finder • Underwater camera • Lake maps • Small snow shovel • Scoop • Jaw spreader or hook remover • Rod stands • Spud bar or ice chisel • Gas or electric auger • Bucket • Cooler or zip lock • Ice hut • Chairs • Heaters • Sunglasses or sunscreen • Snacks and water • Emergency blanket
Bear Creek Lake Park ice fishing students test out the waters during their first ice fishing experience on Jan. 20.
Anglers along Front Range have opportunity to hone different set of skills BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
There’s a lot to know to have a successful ice fishing trip, but one thing is really important to know, particularly for first timers — ice is noisy. Stepping out onto Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park for one of its ice fishing 101 courses, instructors are quick to calm first timers when the sounds of the ice moving and cracking starts occurring. “I tell people that it’s never 100 percent safe going ice fishing, ut as long as the
ice is at least 3.5 to 5 inches thick, you should be fine,” said Luke Wilson, one of Bear Creek’s rangers. “And these sounds are actually good — it’s the sound of ice expanding.” During the winter months, there are places along the Front Range and in the mountains where anglers can still engage in their favorite hobby — Bear Creek Lake Park, Chatfield and Cherry Creek Reservoirs, and Evergreen Lake. “The ice is not monitored for safety and fishing is entirely at the anglers’ own risk,” said Drew Sprafke, park supervisor of Bear Creek Lake Park. This is a constant at most ice fishing lakes. “All state fishing laws apply and are enforced, including bag limits, fishing licenses, no ice fishing holes over 10 inches in diameter, and no vehicles are allowed on the ice.” SEE FISHING, P31
ICE FISHING RESOURCES Conditions statewide: http://cpw.state. co.us/thingstodo/Pages/StatewideFishingConditions.aspx Discount Fishing Tackle: 2645 S. Santa Fe Drive, Denver 303-698-2550 www.discountfishingdenver.com Fishing atlas: http://ndismaps.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html?app=FishingAtlas Fishing report: http://cpw.state.co.us/ thingstodo/Pages/FishingReports.aspx News and events: http://cpw.state.co.us/ thingstodo/Pages/Fishing-Events.aspx
ritish Prime Minister Winston Churchill once had a simple explanation for his success. “Never stand up when you can sit down.” In that spirit, the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, is kicking off 2018 by examining how local artists are influenced by what they sit COMING on when contemplating ATTRACTIONS and working on their creations. Running through April 1, “in SITu” features three gallery exhibitions that that examine the artistry of chairs — From the Artist’s Perspective in the Main Gallery, Art Chair Clarke Reader Auction in the Upper Gallery, and Chairs from the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art in the Theatre Gallery. “We all have elements in our studio that follow us wherever we go, and our chairs, stools or whatever, are one of these constants in the workshop,” said Patrick Marold, one of the artists who contributed to the Artist’s Perspective and Art Chair Auction exhibits. “I think this show is a great idea, because it highlights an object that may not be particularly special, but is important to the artist themselves.” The auction is made up of IKEA IVAR chairs that have been decorated and designed by 50 artists, including departments at the center, like props and design. All the chairs are for sale, with the money supporting the center. Interested buyers have until March 31 to put in offers. “Chairs are one of those common elements in everyone’s life that we connect with without realizing it,” said Kristin Bueb, exhibition coordinator at the center. “We have chairs that are functional for people who want to actually use them, and we also have sculptural creations.” The chairs in the Theatre Gallery are designer chairs from Denver’s Kirkland Museum. Notable designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Frank Gehry, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Perhaps the most interesting of the exhibits is From the Artist’s Perspective, which encourages visitors to sit in the 29 artists’ chairs, and look at a piece they created. Not only does this encourage a deeper examination of the work, but it invites the visitor to think about the creative process. “I think looking at all these chairs gives the viewer a window into each artist,” Marold said. “It’s a very relatable show, because it highlights an object we all have experiences with.” SEE READER, P17
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oices West will hold a “paywhat-you-are-able” concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, to support music programs at Littleton’s East and Field elementary schools, SONYA’S which the chorale SAMPLER began some 13 years ago. “The first year, we bought drums so that boys would want to join in — and they did, enthusiastically,” said publicist Bonita Lahey. In subsequent years, funds have Sonya Ellingboe provided T-shirts, a keyboard, other instruments and some printed music. These schools have predominantly free-lunch-program kids from a diverse community where there are as many as 80 languages spoken. (Voices West was Littleton Chorale in earlier years.) Think spring! The Littleton Garden Club’s Feb. 7 speaker will be Dave Ingram from the Denver Rose Society, who will talk about growing roses in Colorado. The longstanding club, which welcomes new members and guests, meets at the Littleton Public Schools
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‘Sense and Sensibility’ takes to the stage The art exhibit isn’t the only way the Arvada Center is starting off they year right. “Sense and Sensibility,” the second show in the center’s repertory theater season, opened Jan. 26. Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, the show runs through May 6 in the Black Box Theatre. “This show takes the world of Austen, and makes it very theatrical,” said Regina Fernandez, who plays Marianne Dashwood in the show. “It’s a beautiful love story between two sisters, and the show is filled with a lot of great characters.”
Administration Center, 9776 S. Crocker St., Littleton — enter on the south side. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. with social time, refreshments, speaker at 6:30 p.m. Outnumbered Gallery Local painter Jeanie Gebhart will be the featured artist at “The Final First Friday in Littleton” at Outnumbered Gallery 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The gallery, 5654 S. Prince St. has been very active in encouraging arts in the city, They look forward to an email presence and pop-up locations. Black History Month Actor Charles Pace will portray the controversial Malcolm X, Black Muslim spokesman and influential activist in the United States, at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Chase will explore his research and experience in acting this part for audiences. The program is presented in several metro locations by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, in Greenwood Village, as part of its Chautauqua performance series, presented by costumed performer/scholars. For full schedule, see coloradohumanities.org. Free. Rare books on sale Douglas County Libraries will hold a rare and antiquarian book sale on Directed by Lynne Collins, the show focuses on Marianne and Elinor Dashwood (Jessica Robblee) as they deal with financial and romantic trials and tribulations in Georgian England. And while the show may be set 200 years ago, it still feels vital and relevant. “There wasn’t a moment during rehearsal where I didn’t understand what was going on — the social norms may be different, but it’s still a vibrantly human story,” Collins said. “Young women, then and now, are so familiar with being worried about what the world thinks of them and being judged.” The show kicks off the center’s repertory season in earnest, which allows audiences to see the same actors and creative team stretch themselves in
Feb. 10 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Feb. 11 (noon to 3 p.m.) at the James H. LaRue Branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, in the Shea Meeting Room on the first floor. Stock will be added on Sunday. All proceeds benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation, which supports programs and events for youth. (Books, CDs and DVDs are available year-round in the Second Chapter Used Bookstores and special items are saved for this sale.) Arapahoe Philharmonic “Bohemian Rhapsodies” will be spotlighted by the Arapahoe Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Fisher Auditorium at Englewood High School Campus, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. The program features Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 88” and the “Cello Concerto in B Minor,” with guest soloist Kelcey Howell, the orchestra’s 2017-2018 Concerto Competition winner. She is a junior at DU’s Lamont School of Music and also performs with Boulder Philharmonic, Denver Young Artist’s Orchestra and Parker Symphony. The concert will open with “Warehouse Medicine” by Mason Bates, a powerful new voice in music. Tickets: arapahoe-phil.org, 303-7811892. Story ballet “Cinderella” will be presented by very different plays. “The theatricality of the play is so fun, and it’s a great collaborative process to be a part of,” Robblee added. “It’s a lot of fun to just breathe some life into this story.” For tickets and information, visit www.arvadacenter.org. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Tyler, the Creator and Vince Staples at 1stBank Center Over the last decade, Tyler the Creator and Vince Staples have been making some of the most adventurous, forward-looking rap in the genre, and in 2017, both shared top-notch albums. Tyler’s “Flower Boy” saw him trading in shock lyrics over hard, minimalist tones that sometimes barely qualified as beats, to ones that are
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the Moscow Festival Ballet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. For tickets: 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Depot Art Gallery “Straight From the Heart,” works on ideas of love, romance, things that artists are passionate about — and all things red — opens with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and runs until March 14. The gallery is at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. 303-795-0781. Watercolor exhibition The Colorado Watercolor Society exhibits works by members, including many south area artists, through March 25 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, in the Mezzanine Gallery. Admission free. Wind ensemble The Colorado Wind Ensemble performs “CWE Pipes and Stops” at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. CWE musicians will perform with organist Dr. Joyce Shupe Kull and with the Mountain Vista High School Band. Tickets: $16/$13/$5, at the door or coloradowindensemble.org. lush, soulful creations, over which he tells some of his most personal and love-drunk stories. On “Big Fish Theory,” Vince Staples brought in the sounds of British and Detroit house music for an album that is as sonically dense as it is lyrically nuanced. People looking for an example of the diversity of hip-hop, and to get a sense of some of the genre’s best voices, shouldn’t miss Tyler, the Creator and Vince Staples at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield. For information and tickets, visit www.1stbankcenter.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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County purchases Sandstone Ranch for $18.75 million Historic property that was nearly developed is now protected as open space BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In a move that surprised Douglas County’s own open space director, the county in January spent $18.75 million to acquire one of the most coveted swaths of ranch land within its boundaries, the historic Sandstone Ranch, for the purpose of preserving the land as open space. The county closed on its purchase of the ranch, which has been in operation since the 1870s, from AR Sandstone LLC, a Texas-based company, on Jan. 18. The 2,038-acre property borders Pike National Forest and the Front Range foothills west of Larkspur. The landscape boasts red rock formations, a forested canyon and sprawling meadows roamed by the ranch’s cattle herd and horses. Officials said acquiring the land is a big win in terms of preserving the county’s agricultural heritage and natural resources. “We recognize that the Sandstone Ranch acquisition is so much more than just the preservation of 2,038 acres,” said Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge in an emailed
Sandstone Ranch features unique red rock formations similar to those at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. statement. “It is the preservation of the county’s history, heritage, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources — a quality-of-life investment for present and future generations.” Nearly developed The move by the county puts to rest development that could have occurred on the property. At one time, the ranch was slated to become a small but bustling community. The county approved an application in 2008 from a developer with plans
to divide the ranch into more than 100 lots for housing construction and equestrian facilities. “They were talking about lakes with boat ramps and a community center and a community garden,” said Douglas County’s director of open space, Cheryl Matthews. The project never came to fruition and the land remained largely undeveloped. The approximate 20 structures on the property are either historic — think old-fashioned red barns with outhouses — or used for
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the ranching operation, such as a cabin for the ranch manager to live on-site. “It didn’t fit for development,” Partridge said. “To supply it, it would be ground basin water for a large part. We don’t have a transportation network down there.” Although the 2008 development never panned out, the property was still being marketed to developers and private landowners before the county SEE RANCH, P20
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purchased it this year — and it was being marketed at a higher asking price of $27.6 million. Matthews remembers the exact date, Oct. 25, when she saw the ranch listed at the reduced price of $18.75 million. She immediately sent the listing to county manager Doug DeBord, mostly as a joke, she said. Matthews didn’t expect the county would consider purchasing the land. “It would just be the largest acquisition that we’ve ever undertaken,” she said of the open space department. “And then (DeBord) came back and said, `I’m not kidding. I think we should do it.’” In previous open space studies, the county had identified preserving Sandstone Ranch as a high-priority item. The county called a special business meeting on Dec. 27 to approve pursuing the purchase. The county initially offered to purchase the ranch for less than the asking price, but a bidding war brought the amount up until the county agreed to meet the $18.75 million list price. Approximately $9.25 million of the cost will be covered by the county’s open space fund — tax revenue legally dedicated to protecting open space. The county is pursuing $3.5 million in Great Outdoors Colorado grants and plans to accept $6 million from the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company to cover the remaining balance of the sale.
Shaded in the canyon of Sandstone Ranch is a wood plank bridge leading to a lookout point. PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS The county’s voter-approved open space fund began collecting tax revenue in 1995 and will sunset in 2023. It generates an average of $10 million to $11 million a year. Forming a plan In speaking with Colorado Community Media, Partridge said commissioners believed buying the land would be in line with what residents want, citing community survey results and the popularity of county open space. Use of Douglas County open space trails grew by 30 percent from 2016 to 2017, reaching 568,000 users, Matthews said. Castle Rock resident Inger Hiller said she’s glad to see the county will preserve Sandstone Ranch as open space.
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“I am so excited as a resident,” she said. “It will be utilized for generations to come.” She also believes the acquisition was a smart business move. Open space, she said, is an economic booster for the county. Hiller leads a Castle Rock hiking group that sometimes draws members from outside the county. The area’s ample open space is what attracts them to begin with, she said, and those non-residents in turn spend money locally when the group gets drinks or food together. “That’s our brand,” she said of Douglas County. “The open spaces in general are a money driver for the county.” Mostly, Hiller said, she is eager to explore Sandstone Ranch. Although the county will be opening Sandstone Ranch to the public, that likely won’t be until next year. Officials will spend most of 2018 forming a master plan for the property before the county allows visitors on site. The process includes soliciting public input and getting approval from commissioners to implement the final version. Public comment at the Dec. 27 special meeting was almost entirely in favor of the acquisition, although some residents from neighboring subdivisions worried placing the public entrance to the ranch too near the Perry Park subdivision entrance could create traffic issues once it opens to the public. Matthews said the master plan will identify the best location for an entrance. “It’s a blank sheet at this point in time. We’re looking at all different kinds of public use,” Matthews said. Officials do have a rough vision of what the master plan will look like. The county already knows it will limit public access on Sandstone
Ranch to “non-motorized use,” meaning visitors can strap on their hiking boots or gear up their mountain bike but will have to leave rigs like the ATV at home. The master plan will likely approve continuing the ranching operation, maintenance for the historical structures, a forest management plan and educational programming. ‘What Douglas County use to be’ To prepare for the master plan, officials are starting to evaluate the property. On Jan. 23, Douglas County land management specialist Michael Butterfield drove his ranger truck across snow-covered Sandstone Ranch grounds, past the cattle herd, high up over lookout points and into the forested canyon on the property. Butterfield He was still getting acquainted with the ranch. There is a lot to take in, he said. So far, Butterfield had determined the land is unique from the rest of Douglas County’s open space. The sheer size of the ranch stands out, he said, along with the number of structures on the property. As a county employee, he saw the ranch, in part, as work. They’ll need to manage the forest for pests and wildfire hazards, and decide if cabins are suitable to rent and if they’ll need to install trails in addition to gravel roads already there. As a resident raised on a ranch in western Douglas County, however, Butterfield also saw a glimpse of the old Douglas County, before the state’s population boom and Douglas County grew more urban. “This is really a remnant,” he said, “of what Douglas County use to be.” Douglas County finalized its purchase of the 2,038-acre Sandstone Ranch near Larkspur on Jan. 18.
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A snowy owl spotted recently at Standley Lake in Westminster has brought joy to the hearts of local birders, since the species is rarely seen this far south. There are reports that these owls have been seen beyond their usual territories elsewhere in the country. Sightings like this are often reported by what we might call “citizen scientists,” who are out looking at the world around them for the pure joy of sharing what they find (usually!). It’s 2018, “The Year of the Bird” per an alliance between the Audubon Society and National Geographic, according to Audubon’s winter magazine — and the local organization is getting on board. The January-February edition of “The Warbler,” Audubon Society of Greater Denver’s newsletter, reminds readers that Audubon’s more-than-100-year-old Annual Christmas Bird Count may be the oldest citizen science effort. Diane Hornick writes that in 1880, lighthouse keepers were asked to identify birds that struck their lighthouses, while another project at that time studied bird migration, according to the Audubon Naturalist graduate and volunteer. “Because people of all ages can be, and want to be, citizen scientists, this knowledge-based commitment will continue on into the next, and then the next, and even the next generation,” she said. Suzy Hisky, nature educator at ASGD, describes citizen science as “crowdsourcing for science … Passionate individuals record their observations … and report them to a cloud-based (internet) database that can be utilized by experts doing research in those subjects.” Around the world, people contribute observations to ebird.org, which are then used by scientists. It is organized by Cornell University’s outstanding Department of Ornithonogy. On Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, there will be an adult workshop, “Tricky Backyard Birds and the Great Backyard Bird Count,” at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton . Registration required: $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Visitors to the Nature Center can learn about projects such as the Great Backyard Bird Count, NestWatch, FeederWatch, ebird, Colorado Bluebird Project and more. Or learn about pollinators, plants, reptiles, frogs, fireflies, ladybugs and more … Hisky also said: “Basically citizen science is when people like us, who care about the environment and nature, take to the field or computers and help our scientist friends because they are restricted by time and money issues. We work for free, we help fur-
The whitebreasted nuthatch shows up in many backyards to be counted by citizen scientists and anyone who loves to watch him walk upside down. PHOTO COURTESY OF AUDUBON WEBSITE
AUDUBON NATURE CENTER The Audubon Nature Center is at the south edge of Chatfield State Park, east of Lockheed Martin’s facility. The address is 11280 Waterton Road; drive south on Wadsworth to the turn-in and parking. See denveraudubon.org for listings of events and field trips. 303-973-9530. ther vital research, we learn about our world and we love it. “Our goal here at Audubon is connecting people with nature through conservation, education and research … Connecting with nature is step one. Next, we need to have strong intentions in wanting to forge a positive impact. Step two is choosing how that intention becomes an action … learning … teaching others … collecting data to further research.” She mentions Colorado’s The Bees Needs project, where about 2,000 volunteers monitored 1,200 bee blocks, then identified and collected data on more than 11,000 nests throughout the northern Front Range. Nearly 100 different types of bees and wasps reproduced and thousands of images established a behavior pattern … She also says Audubon supports Rocky Mountain Wild, which has a citizen project called Bioblitz, where scientists and citizen scientists connect in a specific location at one specific time “to discover and identify as many species as possible” together. At Audubon Nature Center, various research projects are ongoing and she invites “anybody with a hankering to learn more about our local plants, animals and landscapes to join us at the Nature Center, just south of Chatfield State Park, where teaching and learning opportunities are offered for anyone of any generation…” There are trails suitable for strollers and young children, as well as hikes and explorations of all sorts, offering a lifelong gift to children who learn to look and listen — and enjoy the world around them at any given moment. Another backyard project can engage the entire family in developing a habitat for birds and wildlife at home, per instructions by the National Wildlife Federation, which offers information online. Shelter, water, a place to raise young and food are the essentials … Then watch and share information with others …
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Collaboration theme runs through intriguing exhibit Englewood gallery brings together — in the most literal sense — works of multiple artists BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In 2016, an idea began to take shape in painter Craig Marshall Smith’s creative mind, and on April 15, 2017, a group of invited artists met for lunch at the Museum Outdoor Arts in Englewood and gathered later in the adjoining studio to discuss a project. Smith had proposed that they participate in a collaborative process where each would interact in creating a work of art with him — and contribute to a resulting exhibit at MOA. On Jan. 19, a festive reception for “Intersections and Connections,” with soft background music by Tin Brother, celebrated the proposal’s results: a collection that permanently connects Smith with each of his invited colleagues in a way that will exist for many years, although the artworks will be separated after the end of March. (Some are sold.) Smith’s 7-foot-6-inch by 7-foot-6-inch wooden cut-out of a horse named “Rodger” greets visitors as they climb the stairs to the second floor gallery. It has been in MOA’s permanent collection for some time. Collaborating artists include Jennifer Meyerrose, Mark Friday, Deborah Jang, John McEnroe, Sharon Feder, Daniel House Kelly, Amy Metier, Greg Watts, David Menard, James Robie, Gretchen Goetz and (posthumously) Richard Diebenkorn and Jan Stussy. Self-portraits (some whimsical and some recognizable) hang above brief statements for each and the visitor can speculate awhile about individual responses. Smith painted panels in the style of his late mentors: “When I walked
IF YOU GO The Museum Outdoor Arts’ indoor gallery is located on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Admission is free. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays plus Saturdays, Feb. 17 and March 10, from noon to 4 p.m. (They hope to be open one Saturday a month. These coincide with Englewood Arts Presents Chamber Music concerts in nextdoor Hampden Hall.) Moaonline.org. into the UCLA Art Office in the fall of 1965 my life changed on the spot. The featured faculty artist was an egoabsorbed character named Jan Stussy who later became my drawing instructor, the chair of my graduate committee and the most important voice in my head for 40 years.” “Intersecting Formations” fills MOA’s pleasing Indoor Gallery in Englewood — running until March 30. (A related display of eight of Smith’s proposed collection of 50 U. S. state paintings hangs in the atrium.) Smith curated the exhibit and the MOA’s Tim Vacca handled multiple details through the year. Associations noted “Intersecting Formations” speaks of Smith’s associations with artists: those involved with his education and during a 30-year career as educator/ artist — and current contemporaries. They have been part of his life as he became a painter and professor at three universities, in assorted locations from Michigan to California to Colorado. He said he is winding down his painting career and will focus on writing — a novel and a novella are underway. Smith, currently a Highlands Ranch resident (and Colorado Community Media columnist), reached out to selected former students, graduate school friends from UCLA and Colorado colleagues, inviting participation during his spring/summer 2017 period as Artist in Residence at the MOA. That institution’s support involved
Cynthia Madden Leitner and Craig Marshall Smith greeted guests at the opening reception for the collaborative exhibit, “Intersections and Connections,” at the Museum of Outdoor Arts on Jan. 19. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOA
related studio space, materials, an honorarium for participants, coordination and eventual installation of the collective exhibit. A final touch was production of a related video in the Sound Gallery, created by MOA director Cynthia Madden-Leitner and former Smith student Rachel Longway, who is now on the MOA staff. (Also, in the White Gallery, a colorful video celebrating MOA’s 30th anniversary.) For the collaborative exhibit, MOA furnished each participant with 40”by-30” canvases or wood panels and 6-inch-square panels for self-portraits, and a Smith painting. Individuals worked with Smith in the MOA studio if in town — or if not, by shipping pieces. (We visited on the day that Watt’s arrived and Smith was pondering a response.) Cross-country career Smith was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1947 and received his MFA from UCLA in 1973. He taught at University of California, Arizona State University, Metropolitan State University and later at Arapahoe Community College. Littleton residents will be familiar with his flock of geese flying across the floor-to-ceiling mural at Bemis Library and he has works in corporate,
public and private collections. “Each of the 12 collaborations in this exhibit has two stories: one about P the art and one about my history with all the artists,” Smith wrote. Two, Diebenkorn and Stussy, were mentors. Jennifer Meyerrose chairs the art department at Regis Jesuit High School. Gretchen Goetz, a California graphic artist, is a former student (1973), married to another former student. Greg Watts is dean of the College of Visual Arts at the University of North Texas and chaired the Art Department at Metropolitan State University and the D Center for Visual Art. James Robie, a graphic designer, was an undergraduate friend as well as a UCLA student who “shared the ‘60s.” (The two attended a Cream concert on March 18, 1968.) Amy Metier, a fine Denver painter, is the only exhibitor who does not share a collaborative piece, but her painting, “Chandelier,” is worthy of note. Daniel House Kelly, of Grand Junction, a former student, calls his art “assemblies.” It is about things we cannot articulate, made from “found objects and common material.” Sharon Feder of Denver says her paintings “are in response to the still W life that constitutes our built environment.” Former student David Menard, a later addition, is now a medical illustrator. A drawing table in the back gallery holds his drawing of a rabbit — with additions by Smith. Denver artist Deborah Jang creates wall assemblages and adapted one of hers, the horizontal “Conundrum,” to connect with a Smith panel. It is in the small gallery at the end of the larger room, as are several joint creations by Smith and Mark Friday, who is known for his assemblages and teaches at Art Students League. Well-known Denver sculptor John McEnroe, who lives in Lakewood, tore Smith’s canvas off the frame and reassembled a work that is close to the entry door on the right side. It gives a good introduction to a challenging, stimulating exhibit, that M makes you speculate: “What would I do?”
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Peter and the Starcatcher: plays through Sunday, Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. Jan. 27; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org/ starcatcher or at the box office. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5. Disney’s The Little Mermaid: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. A sensory friendly performance planned at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; and sign language interpreted performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 and 2 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 11. Call 303-805-6800 or go to parkerarts.org for information.
ART/CRAFTS
Watercolor and Ink Workshop: Elegant Writer: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Led by Denver artist and teacher Phyllis Vandehaar. Registration is required. Go to www.heritage-guild.com/currentworkshops.html.
Mardi Gras Celebration: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. The last day to eat and be merry before Lent. It’s known as Carnival in Brazil but Americans call it Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday.” Children ages 5-12 are invited to have some fun, do some crafts and taste King Cake. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Library for All: Creative Club: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Let’s celebrate creativity and individuality at this program designed especially for our community with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers, but all patrons are welcome to participate. Enjoy crafts, art creation, story times, games, musical play, library exploration and more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 (Glass Painting with Portia Patterson); March 10 (Color
this week’s TOP FIVE Seedlings: Cultural Traditions of Mexico through Dance: Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Children will learn basic dance skills, footwork steps and different Latino rhythms from Fiesta Colorado’s Jeannette Trujillo. Tickets and information available at the box office; call 720-509-1000. Go to LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Innovations in Police Technology: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Chris Peters, commander, and Josh Hans, public relations/PIO, for the Parker Police Department, will talk about the department’s technology. RSVP is appreciated. Call 303805-6800 or email PACEedu@parkeronline.edu. Part of the Parker Arts Adult Lecture Series.
Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo. 83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/classes/youth.
MUSIC
Dreams and Aspirations: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at First Plymouth Congregation Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Status Chamber Orchestra with guests from Lighthouse Writers Workshop and Picture Me Here. Call 303-388-4962, or go to www.AugustanaArts.org. Tickets also sold at the door. Bohemian Rhapsodies: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Arapahoe Philharmonic’s first performance of the year. Pre-concert talk with conductor begins at 6:45 p.m. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www. arapahoe-phil.org.
FILM/MOVIES
Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 (Whistleblower: The True Story of an FBI Informant); Feb. 12 (In the News) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Bad Movie Night: White House Down: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Join us to watch awful and awfully entertaining movies for the sheer
Anglophile Afternoon Theatre: Mansfield Park: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Are you a fan of British period dramas? Are you still upset that Downton Abbey ended? Join us for a viewing of fabulous costume dramas and a cup of tea. This month: Mansfield Park (1999, rated PG-13, 112 minutes).Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Englewood Public Library Tech Lab, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn the facts; program provides information on diagnosis, risk factors, disease stages, treatment options, and more. Registration required; call 800272-3900. Denver & District Pipe Band: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Also featuring Irish and Highlands Dancers. Highlands Ranch Cultural Association winter cultural series. Call 303-471-8859 or go to www.HRCAonline.org/ tickets for tickets.
joy of laughing at some of the worst blunders to ever make it to DVD. Showing this month: White House Down (2013, rated PG-13, 131 minutes). Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Classic Movie Night: Key Largo: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Watch some of the greatest movies to grace the silver screen. Showing this month: Key Largo (1948, not rated, 100 minutes). Starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacall. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
EVENTS
Fandom Fun: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Do you belong to a fandom? Fans ages 9-17 are invited to join us each month for a craft and activity inspired by a different book series, movie franchise, television show or game and meet up with fellow geeks. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Thursday Sundown Book Club: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Ask library staff about this month’s title. For adults. No registration required.
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door. Go to http://www.crgov. com/1998/Activities-and-Events for information and to find link to registration. Bottom of the Inkwell: Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial. Teens: Are you passionate about the written word? Do you have a story that is dying to be told? Get support and feedback on your writing and meet other writers. Bring copies of your work to read out loud, and we’ll offer up suggestions. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
HEALTH
Letting Go Workshop: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Seven Stones, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. The Rev. Mary Jo Honiotes leads workshop on learning to let go to aid with grief and recovery. Contact 303-717-7117 or go to www.discoversevenstones. com. Cholesterol and Your Heart: 3-4 p.m. Feb. 6 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Susan Buckley, RD, CDE and Renee Julien, RN, explore how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com to register. Senior Fitness and Nutrition: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Explore new ways to get fit, burn calories, and make healthy choices with a personal trainer. Ages 50-plus. Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.
EDUCATION
Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Englewood Public Library. Storytime room will be open with a variety of toys that will spark the imagination Call the children’s department at 303-762-2560.
Computer Basics: Internet I: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Englewood Public Library Tech Lab, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Topics will be decided on by class participants. Registration required. Call 303-762-2560.
The Hybrid Author: Explore Publishing Paths: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. When it’s time to publish, today’s authors have options: self-publish or go the traditional route - or both. Local author David Boop, who is published across several genres, will help you decide which platform (or both) is right for you. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.
Learn to Tie Flies: 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Feb. 24 at Orvis Park Meadows. Orvis provides all equipment, and the class covers tools, materials and techniques. Tie a San Juan worm, the Wooly Bugger and possibly one or two other flies to take home to try. Sign up at www.orvis. com/s/park-meadows-coloradoorvis-retail-store/620 or call 303-768-9600.
Book Lovers: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Book talks with library staff and guests, plus door prizes. For adults. Registration required. Call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.
Daddy-Daughter Ball: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Theme is “A Night in Paris.” Enjoy refreshments, a Teen Advisory Group raffle and professional photographs. Registration includes on father/daughter pair. Register additional daughters separately. Registration ends at 5 p.m. Feb. 8. Tickets also available at the
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LOCAL
February 1, 2018
SPORTS
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Rock Canyon’s Mara Powner tries to get in position to stop the layup from Mountain Vista’s Dani Mills. Mills was unstoppable from just about everywhere, leading all Vista scorers with 20 points. The Golden Eagles ended up on top by the score of 63-41 on Jan. 27 at Rock Canyon. PAUL DISALVO
BY THE NUMBERS
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Point halftime lead enjoyed by the ThunderRidge boys basketball team in an 88-55 win over Castle View on Jan. 23.
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Steals by the Legend girls basketball team in a 50-29 win over Douglas County on Jan. 23.
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Field goal percentage for the Highlands Ranch girls basketball team in a 37-34 loss to Regis Jesuit on Jan. 25
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Straight wins for the Castle View girls basketball team after a 66-53 win over Ponderosa on Jan. 27.
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Players who scored in double figures in Valor Christian’s 79-60 boys basketball win over Standley Lake on Jan. 24
Standout Performers Luke Lonneman, Valor Christian In a 7-1 hockey victory over Crested Butte on Jan. 27, the senior right wing had a hat trick.
Sufyan Elkannan, Legend The junior contributed 19 points and five steals in a 50-37 boys basketball victory over Douglas County on Jan. 23.
Garrett Sweeney, Mountain Vista The 6-foot-2 senior hit five 3-pointers on his way to scoring 21 points, and had four assists, three rebounds and three steals in an 86-59 win over Ponderosa on Jan. 23.
Kasey Neubert, Highlands Ranch The junior scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 37-34 girls basketball loss to top-ranked Regis Jesuit on Jan. 25.
Kobe Sanders, Chaparral The sophomore made seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points in a 58-44 boys basketball win over Heritage on Jan. 25.
Sam Masten, Rock Canyon The senior had a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds in the 68-52 win for the top-ranked boys basketball team over Mountain Vista on Jan. 27.
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
irst off, I have to declare that I believe most professional football, basketball and baseball seasons are too long. I’ve always complained that the baseball regular season drags on and the “dog days of summer” seem endless and don’t end in August. The season should close by the OVERTIME middle of September so the World Series could start the first week of October. However, I have also vowed the Colorado high school baseball season is too short and more games are needed. Jim Benton Yes, that is contradictory, but high school players need additional prep games and a chance to enjoy high school rather than heading off to play club baseball. In one of the changes adopted by the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Legislative Council on Jan. 25, baseball will be allowed to play four more games to reach a 23-game regular season schedule in Class 3A, 4A and 5A, but not until the 2019 season. Maximum regular season games in northern states with spring weather similar to Colorado compete in between 22-25 games a season, so it was better late than never for Colorado to catch up. In 2019 the season will be extended one week and the 3A, 4A and 5A state championships will be held the weekend after Memorial Day, and it is possible the fickle spring Colorado weather will be nice. Now, the equity committee has recommended that the maximum number of softball games should also be increased, and that possibility still has to be addressed. Among other changes that were approved, the start of the football season for 2018 will be moved up a week to Aug. 6 and Class 5A will have a 24-team playoff bracket instead of the 16-team format. The additional week provides a needed bye week for 6-man through 4A teams and the top eight teams in 5A will get an off week during the first round of the playoffs. Thankfully, the proposed new football league alignments were approved. All five classes at the state volleyball tournament will have 12-team Olympic crossover bracket instead of pool play. That means double elimination until SEE BENTON, P26
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Highlands Ranch • Dennon Parks was the runner-up at 145 pounds in the Mile High Classic wrestling tournament, which concluded Jan. 27 at Thomas Jefferson High School. • The fourth ranked girls basketball team went through a cold shooting performance in a 37-34 loss to top-rated Regis Jesuit on Jan. 24. It was the fourth loss of the season for the Falcons, but following the previous three losses, Ranch rebounded with wins by a combined total of 91 points. • Senior Brendan Sullivan continues to lead the Continental League boys basketball statistics in scoring and rebounding. In Falcons statistics through 14 games, he is scoring 22.5 points a game and averaging 8.6 rebounds. Mountain Vista • Jenna Fitzsimmons has been named the 2017-18 Gatorade Colorado Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. The sophomore earned the award for outstanding athletic excellence, high academic achievement and character on and off the course. Fitzsimmons won the Class 5A state championship last fall with a time of 18:10.3 and led the Golden Eagles to the state title. She was sixth at the Nike Cross Nationals Southwest Regional championship and was 30th nationally at the NXN finals. • The girls basketball team beat Rock Canyon, 63-41, in front of a capacity crowd at Rock Canyon’s Jungle that was on hand to watch the girls-
boys doubleheader. The win improved the Golden Eagles to 14-4, and coach Mike Willahan says the record is unexpected for his young but talented team. Senior Dani Mills scored 20 points in the win over Rock Canyon. • Jared Goodman scored twice and goalie Brandon Sego was credited with 22 saves in the hockey team’s 3-2 win over Lewis Palmer on Jan. 27. The Golden Eagles outshot the Rangers, 51-24. Rock Canyon • Senior guard Sam Masten has scored 20 or more points in 13 of the 17 Jaguar games played this season. He is averaging 22.2 points per game, second in the Continental League. The Jaguars, top-ranked in the CHSAANow.com poll, face No. 3 Chaparral on Feb. 2 at Chaparral. The Wolverines leads the all-time series between the schools, 6-5, but Rock Canyon has won the past three games. • Jason Barbosa has been named the new girls lacrosse coach.
SkyView Academy • The boys basketball team scored 27 points in the fourth quarter enroute to a 66-53 win over Fort Lupton on Jan. 22. The Hawks displayed balanced scoring. Mitch Steele had 15 points, Jordan Wilson 14 and Ryan Butler 13 points. SkyView Academy edged Prospect Ridge Academy 47-46 on Jan. 26. • The Hawks girls basketball team has won two games in a row after a 3936 win over Prospect Ridge Academy on Jan. 26. Sydney Watt and Natalia
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the semifinals, when a loss will eliminate a team. Boys volleyball and girls wrestling have new hope of being sanctioned after the process for adding a new sport was modified. However, the procedure could take some time. The Board of Directors must approve a new sport or activity for a piloting process. The pilot program must last at least one year. The new sport or activity must have support from the Classification and League Organizing Committee, the Sports Medicine Committee, the Equity Committee and the Board of Directors before the Legislative Council can vote on it. Boys volleyball’s attempt to be sanctioned was spiked by last April when the Classification and League Organizing Committee voted not to open the sport’s proposal, so the Legislative Council never considered adopting boys volleyball. And the Legislative Council gave the OK for schools to participate in a Foundation Benefit Contest beyond the maximum game limit.
Miller-Forrest each had 13 points in the victory. ThunderRidge The boys basketball team, ranked No. 2 in the Class 5A CHSAANow.com poll behind league rival Rock Canyon and ahead of No. 3 Chaparral, leads the Continental League in scoring with a 68.7 average, rebounding at 34.8 a game and steals, with an average of 10.3 a game. The Grizzlies have won 10 straight games since a 61-45 loss to Chaparral in a December nonleague tournament game. The Grizzlies and Chaparral meet in a league contest on Feb. 6 at ThunderRidge. Valor Christian • Three wrestlers took runnerup honors at the Mile High Classic wrestling tournament held Jan. 27 at Thomas Jefferson High School. Payton Polson, at 160 pounds, 170-pounder Jake Welch and Easton Cecil at 220 pounds, finished second. • The hockey team has won 11 consecutive games and has outscored opponents 82-9 during the streak. The Eagles, ranked third in the state and the Highlands Conference leader, play second place Pueblo County on Feb. 3 at the Ice Ranch in Littleton. • Valor’s boys basketball team, first in the Jeffco 4A league and No. 6 in the CHSAANow.com poll, meets No. 3 Golden on Feb. 2 at Golden. In the first meeting this season between the teams, the Eagles notched a 56-53 victory. The No. 7 girls basketball team also plays at No. 5 Golden on Feb. 2 and the Eagles also won the first game between the schools, 55-53.
Schools are allowed to schedule an exhibition game where they can charge admission, keep score and raise money for their programs or a cause. Golden View Academy, 601 Corporate Circle in Golden, and Stargate Charter School, 14530 Washington St. in Thornton, were two schools approved for full CHSAA membership. Legacy mourns loss of coaching icon Matt Craddock, a coaching icon in the Adams 12 Five Star school district, passed away Jan. 12 from cancer. Craddock, 56, was once an assistant football coach at Northglenn and head coach at Thornton. In 2000 he was Legacy’s first tennis coach and for the past six seasons was an assistant football coach for the Lightning. He served as Legacy’s interim head football coach while head coach Wayne Voorhees and several assistants recovered from injuries suffered in a 2016 bus crash at Denver International Airport. 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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Despite snow and freezing temperatures, it’s never too early to begin planning the summer planting season. The community gardens at Lone Tree Elementary will be renewing garden plots for existing or previous
gardeners beginning March 1. Extra plots will be assigned based on a waiting list, and gardeners interested in securing a plot are encouraged to sign up now for this summer’s season. Gardeners should email Monica Fitzwater at happytoes1@comcast. net.
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different fish in these lakes.” Some common fish that anglers are on the hunt for include rainbow trout, yellow perch, walleye and saugeye. Public Notice Some of the basic equipment necesFROM PAGE 16 INVITATION FOR BIDfi(IFB) sary for ice shing include a small NO. 004-18 shovel, a scoop for removing ice, One of the draws for ice fishing aficioLINCOLNsnow MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL LEASE a spud bar or ice chisel, and the requinados is the simplicity, the challenge, of Open Spacegear and Natural site fishing — a fishing rod, reels, and how inexpensive the sport is. The Department Resources of Douglas County Government, and tackle. Thoserespectlooking for a more “You don’t need a whole lot to have hereinafter referred to as the County, fully requestsadvanced bids from responsible, qualified in-can splurge on experience a good time ice fishing,” said Austin dividuals for services related to an agricultural from cameras Parr, manager of Discount Fishing lease for oureverything Lincoln Mountain Openunderwater Space property. and digital sonar to ice huts, personal Tackle, 2645 S. Santa Fe Drive in DenThe IFB documents may and be reviewed and/or heaters, GPS devices. ver, which is a regional hub for fishing printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing safety, we recommend you don’t equipment, guided tours and regionSystem website“For at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFBgo documents are not alone, available or for if you do, be ice fishing ally specific tackle. “There’s a lot purchase of from Douglas County Government and only be sure accessed from someone the above-mento tell when and where good access for fishers in the area,canand tioned website. While the IFB documents are you’re going,” said Tony Dymek, I love the challenge of trying to catch available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
City and County Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 004-18 LINCOLN MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL LEASE
The Department of Open Space and Natural Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified individuals for services related to an agricultural lease for our Lincoln Mountain Open Space property.
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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 THIRD STREET, SUITE 113, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.
Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 004-18, Lincoln Mountain Agricultural Lease” and mailed or hand-carried to the ad-
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Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 004-18, Lincoln Mountain Agricultural Lease” 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 Wednesday, February 21, 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. 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. Legal Notice No.: 932456 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #003-18 FAIRGROUNDS REGIONAL PARK SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT The Division of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully re-
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targeting specific fish, like walleye,” with the Colorado Division of WildINVITATION FOR BID (IFB) Parr said. life. “People also need to think#003-18 about FAIRGROUNDS REGIONAL PARK “You want to look out for drop-off warmth. In addition to warm clothes, SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT points and structures in the lake that fishers may want to think about heatDivision of Parks, Trails and Building fish might hang out in.” ers. Being warm The makes difference Grounds of the Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred experience to as the County, respectfully re-with many outdoor activities, As between a positive fi shing quests bids from responsible and qualified firms parents get their children hooked and a negative one.” to supply and install new synthetic turf if fields at the Fairgrounds Regional Park. The installation on ice fi shing young, it can become a The internet has become a major of all new materials shall be performed in strict accordance the attached delifelong passion. help to ice fishers, as theywith now can specifications, tails, and drawings. “My son Rider has never been ice check ice conditions at lakes before Thethey IFB documents may be reviewedfiand/or shing before, but he’s big into other they head out, and can download printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsyskinds of fishing, soPublic we wanted to lake maps that provide information on Notice tem.com. IFB documents are not available for giveandthis a try ,” saidFOR Travis Jackson depth locations. purchase from Douglas County Government REQUEST PROPOSAL (RFP) can only spend be accessed from the above-men#005-18 of Broomfield, who was out on Bear Different fish species their tioned website. While the IFB documents are CONTRACTOR SERVICES for the HISTORIC Creek during the park’s class.and time at different depths, and anglers available electronically, Douglas County cannot Lake WILLIAM CONVERSE RESTORATION accept electronic bid responses. STABILIZATION PROJECT fishhoping for a particular catch can ben“He already thinks he’s a big-time Three (3) hard-copies of your IFB response shall Thethis Department of Community efit a lot from these maps. erman, so is a great wayDevelopment to spendof be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly Douglas County Government, hereinafter re“My favorite part of “IFB iceNo. fishing is time with him.” marked 003-18, Fairgrounds Regional ferred to as the County, respectfully requests
Public Notices ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 THIRD STREET, SUITE 113, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.
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INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #003-18 FAIRGROUNDS REGIONAL PARK SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
City and County
The Division of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms to supply and install new synthetic turf fields at the Fairgrounds Regional Park. The installation of all new materials shall be performed in strict accordance with the attached specifications, details, and drawings. 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. Three (3) hard-copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 003-18, Fairgrounds Regional Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 15, 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. 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, 303-
Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 15, 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.
proposal responses from qualified contractors to work with a principal architect who will act as the project manager and coordinator for exterior stabilization work on the historic William Converse Ranch located on Hidden Mesa Open Space. The stabilization work will follow the construction and demolition documents that have been completed during an earlier phase of this project. The contractor will coordinate with the architect and project coordinator for construcDouglas County Government reserves the right tion preservation activities. In addition, the conTo advertise yourtractor public callwith 303-566-4100 to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, inwillnotices work closely the principal archiformalities, or irregularities contained in a said tect, structural engineer, and archaeologist to bid and furthermore, to award a contract for ensure that all work is completed according to items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is the scope of work. deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to neThe RFP documents may be reviewed and/or gotiate optional items/services with the successprinted from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing ful bidder. System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for Please direct any questions concerning this IFB purchase from Douglas County Government and to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303can only be accessed from the above-men660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to tioned website. While the RFP documents are 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding available electronically, Douglas County cannot holidays. accept electronic proposal responses.
City and County
Legal Notice No.: 932488 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #005-18 CONTRACTOR SERVICES for the HISTORIC WILLIAM CONVERSE RESTORATION and STABILIZATION PROJECT The Department of Community Development of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposal responses from qualified contractors to work with a principal architect who will act as the project manager and coordinator for exterior stabilization work on the historic William Converse Ranch located on Hidden Mesa Open Space. The stabilization work will follow the construction and demolition documents that have been completed during an earlier phase of this project. The contractor will coordinate with the architect and project coordinator for construction preservation activities. In addition, the contractor will work closely with the principal architect, structural engineer, and archaeologist to ensure that all work is completed according to the scope of work. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-men-
City and County
RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #005-18, Contractor Services for the Historic William Converse Restoration and Stabilization Project”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.
Please direct any questions concerning this RFP 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.: 932491 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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