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ers in 2004 as part of RTD’s FasTracks Program. When completed, the rails will connect service from Lone Tree to Denver International Airport and as far north as Boulder. Construction is expected to be completed in 2019, and according to RTD, the total estimated cost is $207 million, or about $90 million per mile. Construction was to begin May 16. “I believe that our light rail system here is going to be the core of a future that we are all going to benefit from,” Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning said. Gunning praised the project, saying that it was at the center of future transportation in the region.
The Lone Tree City Council has a new look this week after it swore in two new members along with a new mayor at its May 17 meeting. One of the new representatives is District 2 member Cathie Brunnick who replaced Kim Monson, who did not stand for reelection. Brunnick holds a computer science degree from the University of Pacific in Brunnick Stockton, California and a master’s degree in adult learning from the University of ColoradoDenver. Originally, she came to Colorado to take a job with JD Edwards. “My entire career has been in technology,” she said. “I started out with a degree in computer science and worked for JD Edwards for more than 10 years and made my way into becoming a technology executive, really, in the sales side of the business.” Her career continued to develop in software sales and she became senior vice president of sales at Vignette where she met her husband. In 2008, they decided to leave Vignette to start their own company, Patheos.com. “Consider it the ESPN of religion and spirituality. What we wanted to do was a nonbiased approach to news and commentary in the world of religion and spirituality,” she said. “As you know, that’s very rare. Most people are professing something or looking to help people understand one particular view.” As Patheos grew, the company partnered with theologians from Harvard and Yale to develop content that has been picked up by several major universities across America that are using it to teach world religion courses. “From that, we grew into doing commentary and news around each of those. We have 15 channels dedicated to each of the major world traditions.” The website is one of the top 200 sites in America serving 10 million unique visitors every month. “And that’s what I do in my day job,” she said. Brunnick does not have a background in politics, but does have a history of community service and was a founding
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Medicolegal death investigator C.J. Lay weighs a heart while assisting on an autopsy. Photo by Shanna Fortier
‘Citizens can count on us’ Douglas County morgue works to become nationally accredited By Shanna Fortier sfortier@colorado communitymedia.com For Douglas County Coroner Jill Romann, national accreditation of
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her office is about accountability and transparency to taxpayers who depend on her staff to explain why people have died. “It means citizens can count on us,” Romann said. “We are very invested that when something does go to litigation we are ready, or when telling a woman her husband’s cause of death, we can explain it extensively.”
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Lone Tree light rail extension launched $207 million project is scheduled to be completed in 2019 By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com
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Romann’s office is on its way to that national distinction. Of Colorado’s nine board-certified fellows with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators — the highest certification possible — two are in the Douglas County coroner’s office. Jill Romann is one,
The Regional Transportation District, Douglas County and the City of Lone Tree broke ground on the new Southeast Light Rail extension May 10 in Lone Tree. The light rail extension from Lincoln Station to the end of-the-line station at RidgeGate Parkway and Havana Street was approved by Colorado vot-
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NATHAN ROTH Flying instructor, photographer, motorcycle rider
About me My name is Nathan Roth, and I work at iFLY Denver. I have a lot of titles, but my main one is instructor examiner. It’s most to do with the safety, training of the instructor staff. I handle all aspects of training from training a new employee all the way up to training a trainer. About my job A new employee, I train them to handle new customers and teach them how to fly in the tunnel their very first time. I also teach the instructors more advanced flying techniques, so they can pass on those techniques to their students. We have a very specific progression chart that all the flyers follow, and the instructors do as well. To be able to teach someone a certain flight skill, that instructor needs to have mastered it first, and needs to have been briefed on the proper procedures of teaching
someone that skill, teaching them the safety aspects of it, the way to verbalize it, coach it and debrief it to their student properly. I started working here in March of 2007. The business started here in 2006, so that makes it about nine years for me. When I’m not here, I’m at another tunnel sometimes. The past year I’ve been traveling a lot. We’ve just opened a couple new locations. In my free time... My hobbies include motorcycle riding and photography. I have two Yamaha V-Stars, cruisers, road bikes. I ride up to Sturgis every year. It’s crazy. Lots of people. Lots of motorcycles. Lots of… sights, we’ll say that. Before I got this job, I was a bartender, and I used to travel a lot, so I got into photography. When I got into skydiving, I started doing skydiving photography. I’ve flown with competitive teams, and I wear the camera and film the groups of people skydiving. I have about 800 outdoor sky dives. The skills we learn in the tunnel can be applied in the sky. But being able to fly in the tunnel is not going to make you a good skydiver, but it will help. I like to compare tunnel flying to sky diving. It’s like a marathon runner training on a treadmill; it’s going to get you in shape, but it’s not going to give you the real world experience of running outside.
Bachelor Ben Higgins coming to Castle Rock Outlets at Castle Rock welcomes University of Denver alum J.J. Lane and new Denver residents Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell as the couple settles in to meet their new neighbors and say `thank you’ to all fans who cheered them on while searching for — and finding — love on Season 20 of “The Bachelor.” “We’re thrilled to welcome Ben, Lauren and J.J. to Outlets at Castle Rock,” said Marketing Director Andrea Nyquist. “Many of our shoppers , along with our own team, are avid ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ fans and this is sure to be a special celebration for the
Waterton Canyon now open with river restrictions The lower portion of Waterton Canyon reopened as scheduled on May 15. The area has been closed Monday through Saturday since Feb. 2 for construction of the High Line Canal diversion structure in the South Platte River. Access to the river from the canyon entrance to mile marker 3.2 is closed indefinitely due to high flows in the South Platte River as a result of the April storms. The high flows also prevented crews from completing the construction project by early May, as scheduled. “It’s important for the public to know that it is not safe to access the South Platte River in the lower portion of the canyon,” said Brandon Ransom, Denver Water’s manager of recreation. “We will evaluate how the construction site handles the high flows this runoff season before making any decisions on when we can reopen it.” Construction on the new dam is expected to resume in the fall when the river recedes.
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Skunks with rabies pose a threat to people, pets and livestock Public health officials in communities along the Front Range are calling for awareness of skunks that may be infected with rabies. Impacted communities include those in more densely-populated, urban settings, as well as those in traditional rural settings. “Rabies is a deadly disease that can spread from skunks to pets or people if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal,” said John M. Douglas, Jr., executive director of Tri-County Health Department. “Dog and cat owners need to be sure that their pets are up to date with rabies vaccinations, kept away from wild animals and are on a leash while walking,” If you see a sick wild animal, call Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 303291-7227. If you are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal, contact your health care provider right away and also report the incident to the Tri-County Health Department at 303-220-9200.
entire community.” The public meet-and-greet will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans can pose for a photo with the couple and Lane and Higgins will present the first 200 fans in line with one long stem rose. The event is free, but donations to one of Higgins’ favorite non-profit organizations, MudLOVE, are encouraged. Dedicated to providing safe, clean water to those in need, the organization raises funds through the sale of inspirational handmade creations. To stay connected and up to date on the event, use the event hashtag #OSCBACHELOR.
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By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Superheroes of all sizes and ages packed the aisles, lobby and parking lot of Hall of Justice Comics on May 7, as customers and cosplayers came to the event. “It’s awesome,” store owner Jon Garnett said of the turnout. The Parker store has been open since last November, making this the first time the store participated in the event. “We didn’t know what to expect… So far it’s been fantastic.” Approximately 550 people came to the store at 10336 Dransfeldt Road for Free Comic Book Day, a national event sponsored by comic book publishers to promote literacy and the comic book industry. Four local comic artists, two podcast teams and more than a dozen costumed attendees were on hand to socialize, eat cotton candy and take home a free comic book. Garnett said the store gave away 1,300 comics and the store had its best day of business to date. Though some consumers may prefer the convenience of online shopping, Garnett said his brick-and-mortar shop does better business than his website. Beyond that, he said the experience of taking a comic out of the bag and talking with an employee who understands the genre surpasses the ease of buying comics from home. Brooke Donnert, a regular at the store, said the free comic book wasn’t the only selling point for coming to the store for the day. “You get to socialize with other people who like the same comics as us,” said Donnert, who dressed as Ash Ketchum from the Pokemon series. “And you get to hang out with Jon.”
Claude Covington, right, takes a break from piloting his TIE Fighter on May 7 to enjoy Free Comic Book Day at Hall of Justice Comics in Parker as Patrick Perrin, left, enjoys a beverage from Starbucks. Photos by Tom Skelley
Lindsay Pond of Northglenn shows off her Hawkgirl costume at the Free Comic Book Day celebration at Hall of Justice Comics in Parker on May 7. More than 1,300 free comic books were distributed at the store that day.
Trinity Hennessy, 12, peruses comics in her Wendy Marvel costume at Hall of Justice Comics during Free Comic Book Day on May 7. Many of the store’s customers arrived in costume for the event.
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By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com The focus was on business as the five Republicans fighting for a shot to unseat U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet debated May 12 at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Business is “what we care about most,” said moderator Pete Casillas, publisher and president of the Denver Business Journal. But candidate Darryl Glenn also raised the ballot issue that has overshadowed the race among the other candidates — Robert Blaha, Ryan Frazier, Jack Graham and Jon Keyser, who is battling reports that some of the signatures gathered for the petition to put him on the ballot were forged. A 7News investigation reported at least 10 signatures were forged. “There is no controversy as to why I’m on the ballot,” said Glenn, a retired Air Force officer and El Paso County commissioner. Graham, a former high-risk insurance executive and Colorado State University athletic director, also has had no ballot challenges. Keyser, a lawyer, former state representative and Air Force Reserve officer, told reporters after the debate that progressive advocacy group ProgressNow is targeting him because he can beat Bennet in the primary. Frazier is also facing ballot issues. Frazier, a former Aurora City councilmember, was told by the Secretary of State that he failed to collect enough valid signatures. His appeal will be heard by the Colorado Supreme Court. Blaha, a former banker and business consultant, had also at first been deemed to have insufficient signatures, but a Denver District Court ruling restored enough signatures to put him on the ballot. Casillas asked the candidates the following questions: What would you do to create an environment where small businesses can take risks? All candidates talked about how taxes and regulations affect small businesses. Graham said that a lower corporate tax rate would help businesses, including small businesses. “Our corporate tax rate in America is 35 percent, the state corporate tax rate is 4.1 percent, so we pay a corporate tax rate of 39.1 percent,” he said, saying this is double the corporate rate of many European countries. “Businesses are leaving Colorado, businesses are leaving the United States, not because they’re disloyal Americans but because they can’t compete.” Tax rates, as well as regulatory burdens, keep small businesses from attracting capital investment, Graham said. Blaha is counting on his business experience as a former banker to set him apart. Blaha said that he would go after federal organizations that impose regulations. “The greatest thing a U.S. senator can do for you is to get on the bully pulpit and fight for you,” he said. Keyser, a business attorney, pointed out that many big businesses have found ways around the high corporate tax rate. And many small businesses pay at the individual tax rate, he said, so overall tax reform is needed. What specific federal regulation would you change? Keyser singled out the Dodd-Frank Act passed in 2010 in response to the recession as a regulation he would like to roll back. Meant to keep large banks in check, Keyser said the law makes it hard for small banks to survive because they need to expend employee time to comply with the law. Graham said he has a difficult time pointing to just one regulation, calling it a “systemic issue.” Federal agencies are allowed to write their own rules and regulations, something he said needs to change. Frazier became the first candidate to utter the word “Obamacare” in the debate, saying the Affordable Care Act keeps businesses from growing and hiring full-time employees. Glenn, a former Colorado Springs City councilmember, echoed that point and
REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATES AND MARIJUANA The five Republicans fighting to challenge Michael Bennet for U.S. Senate tackled a question that can be tough for conservatives at the May 12 debate — and even those who say they personally oppose its use appear resigned to the fact that it is legal in Colorado, and want the federal government to get out of the way. Moderator Pete Casillas, president and publisher of Denver Business Journal, brought the issue up from a business angle. “The (marijuana) industry remains unbankable,” Casillas said after telling the candidates that $270 million in recreational pot was sold in just the first quarter of 2016, bringing in $39.7 million in taxes, licenses and fees. “As a U.S. senator from Colorado, I am interested in how you would approach this impasse,” he said. Jack Graham Graham noted that the residents
of the state voted to amend the constitution to allow marijuana, but said that the financial side of the issue had been ignored at the time and marijuana is still federally prohibited. A former insurance executive, he said that cash-only businesses pose a risk and that the federal government is not likely to fix the issue. “We’re going to have to solve that problem ourselves,” he said. Ryan Frazier Frazier strayed from the business angle of the question, becoming the only candidate to mention the war on drugs and to explicitly call for removing marijuana from the Schedule I narcotics list. “We make up 5 percent of the world’s population, yet we have 25 percent of the world’s (prison) inmates,” he said. “We spend $30$40,000 a year to house and feed an inmate, yet we spend $6,000 a
year on kids in the classroom.”
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He also said he would go to Washington and represent Colorado businesses, including marijuana businesses.
He said he disagrees with marijuana legalization but also called for the federal government to give leeway to states.
Jon Keyser Keyser called for pushing on the federal government to recognize marijuana as an issue for states to decide.
“This is not really a Colorado issue,” he said. “This is a 10th Amendment issue.” Darryl Glenn Like Blaha, Glenn said he personally opposes marijuana legalization but said states should be allowed to set their own course.
“We’ve got to bring it out of the shadows,” he said. He also said that the tax revenue that states, where marijuana is legal, collect from sales are put into federally-insured bank accounts.
“As a city councilmember, I have always voted against this,” he said. “As a county commissioner, I have always voted against this.”
“That’s hypocrisy,” he said. “The business isn’t allowed to do it, but the government is. That doesn’t make sense.”
He called for political leadership to push back against federal supremacy over the states.
Robert Blaha Blaha said that federal guidelines against banking marijuana industry money leads to structuring, a
“You can take out the word ‘marijuana’ and insert the word ‘widget.’”
called out what he says is a “war on coal” waged by the Obama administration. “We’re talking about over 400,000 jobs we’re going to lose,” he said. Elaborate on your thoughts on federal energy policy. Keyser used the question to talk about national security, which the Air Force Reserve officer has made a pillar of his campaign. “Energy security is national security,” he said. He noted that Colorado is one of the largest energy-producing states, and that progressive organizations want to ban hydraulic fracturing and other oil and gasdrilling techniques. Such laws, he said, would not only affect energy workers, but secondary jobs as well. Glenn said his experience as a county commissioner gives him the knowledge of land use laws necessary to deal with drilling issues. Graham became the only candidate to bring up climate change during the debate, saying that in his previous career in the high-risk insurance industry, he studied atmospheric science data to assess hurricane risk. Consensus among scientists is that human-caused climate change is real, Graham said, but he added that the changes are likely to be slow. He also said that it is important to get as much energy from within the United States as possible. Taxes, corporate inversion infrastructure, healthcare All candidates spoke of simplifying the tax code and flattening it into a less progressive system. Frazier said the highest personal income tax bracket should not exceed 28 percent, while the lowest should be at least 10 percent. Glenn said that although they mostly agree, he is the candidate willing to take on Democrats on the issue. Blaha said that tax reform advocates need better marketing to sell the idea to voters before making changes. The candidates also fielded a question on corporate inversions, a term for companies setting up foreign entities to buy their operations and move them abroad, with most answers including lower corporate tax rates. On a question about infrastructure investment, Graham suggested the fuel tax be changed to a mileage-based tax to better fund highway construction, saying the gas tax hasn’t increased in decades despite more fuel-efficient cars. Frazier said that taxes don’t need to be increased to pay for infrastructure, but that more leases for oil and gas exploration on federal land could generate the necessary revenue. On healthcare, all five candidates lamented the Affordable Care Act, saying more consumer choice is necessary to bring down costs.
Darryl Glenn, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate race against Sen. Michael Bennet, speaks during a May 12 debate at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. To his left is moderator Pete Casillas, publisher of the Denver Business Journal. Other GOP candidates include Jon Keyser, to the right of Glenn, and Ryan Frazier. Photo by Kyle Harding
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member of the Lone Tree Arts Center Guild, a group of citizens dedicated to fundraising on behalf of the arts center and community activism around local arts. “I’ve been there since the very beginning, which was my first entrée into community service,” she said. Her work and position as president of the Guild exposed her to the city council, giving her an appreciation for how the city operated as it grew, and sparked her desire to be involved with the creation and development as the city grows to the east. “I convinced myself that this would be a really good time to take that community service time that I had been dedicating to the Guild and get more involved with the city council,” she said. Brunnick describes herself as an agile
learner who cares deeply about representing her constituents by understanding the complexity of ssues facing the city. She believes that her first year on the council will be a good time for her to listen and learn. “I’m already shocked at how many things I’m still learning,” she said. Though she is not bringing a specific agenda into the council she has what she refers to as “care-abouts,” which center on development and quality of life. “I care about the integration of the business community alongside the residential community and creating what I think is becoming a really vibrant urban experience outside of downtown,” she said. Additionally, she says that maintaining a balance between growth and the recreational offerings the city has is a priority. “My guess is that once in and learning about all the many things that are going on, I’ll probably have a few more things that I’ll become passionate about,” she said.
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“This is a transformational project,” Gunning said. “It is going to be the core of the future of mobility. You have to look ahead and see what is coming. This light rail extension is a core piece. And we’re going to have smart cars and other types of transportation that will allow us access to things.” Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said the investment in the rail line is an investment in the community. “Research tells us that when we invest $1 in transportation we get back $4,” Partridge said. “The investments into this project are really investments into Douglas County and Lone Tree.” The City of Lone Tree, the Rampart Range Metropolitan District and Douglas County have each pledged $7.3 million along with the Southeast Public
Improvement Metropolitan District, which kicked in $3 million, for a total contribution of around $25 million. The three new stations will be located at Sky Ridge Avenue (near the Sky Ridge Medical Center), the Lone Tree City Center and an end-of-line station at RidgeGate Parkway with 1,300 parking spaces. “History tells us that whenever transportation improvements are made, cities and their citizens reap the benefits,” Partridge said. “This project will be another great example of that.”
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Schomp opens two dealerships in Highlands Ranch Longtime family dealership moves from ‘landlocked’ location in Littleton
IF YOU GO Schomp will host a public open house of Schomp MINI and Honda, off C-470 near the Lucent Boulevard exit, on June 3 and 4 from noon-5 p.m. Guests can tour the facilities and meet members of the executive and marketing teams.
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Schomp Automotive is redefining the traditional car dealership with two new facilities in Highlands Ranch. “We want to be completely transparent,” said Daniel Buxbaum, marketing content manager. “We want everyone to consistently see what’s going on.” Schomp MINI and Honda, opening May 23 off C-470 near the Lucent Boulevard exit, have one-of-a-kind features, including digital consultation desks. A customer is paired with a Schomp associate and seated at an interactive screen where all insurance and financial transactions are handled. There are no windows or closed doors, so customers avoid negotiations with multiple sales associates, Buxbaum said. “It’s an opportunity to show the community we really do our best to have your best interest in mind,” he said. Schomp celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Three generations of a Denver family have owned and managed the business since it opened in 1941. It started with Roy Weaver, of Englewood, and his son-in-law, Ralph Schomp. The family sold cars out of a small gas station called Arapahoe Motors. In the mid-1980s, they upgraded to a larger space at 5700 South Broadway in Littleton. In 1988, Schomp’s daughter, Lisa, took over the business. She now works closely with her son, Aaron Wallace, in managing the dealership hub in Highlands Ranch. Schomp MINI and Honda sit next to Schomp BMW, which opened in 2008. For the first time in eight years, all three
Schomp MINI, off C-470 near the Lucent Boulevard exit, has matte-black exterior and interior with creative touches, including a Colorado-themed MINI Cooper as wall art. Photo by Alex DeWind brands will be on the same campus at Plum Valley Lane. Schomp employees declined comment on the cost of the new facilities, but said the move was needed to maintain brand standards. The location is accessible to clients in the Denver-metro area and clients driving from the mountains, said Buxbaum. And it’s geographically closest to everything in Douglas County. “With how fast Douglas County is growing, especially for families, we wanted to stay central,” he said. Schomp’s previous location in Littleton on South Broadway was landlocked, said James Kurtenbach, automotive
marketing manager. “It’s not the easiest place to get to in traffic,” he said. “Here we have more
land to work with, it’s a very populated area in the state and there’s a convenience factor for customers.” The one-stop-shop model has everything from sales to service. Waiting areas are designed after executive airport lounges, Buxbaum said, and equipped with high-speed internet, individual electrical sockets, comfortable seating and refreshments. Schomp MINI, a space larger than 55,000 square feet, has an outdoor deck for events, including a mini-music series featuring local performers. Ceiling-high windows with scenic views bind the indoor showroom. Large windows are also a staple of Honda’s 100,000-square-foot facility. The goal is to incorporate the beauty of Douglas County with views of the High Line Canal, open space and the Rocky Mountains, said Buxbaum. “It makes you appreciate the art of driving,” he said.
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Maybe it’s not just another day after all So here is how a recent conversation went with a friend of mine I run into in the coffee shop in the morning sometimes, “Hey buddy, good to see you again. Where are you going today?” The answer, “Just another day of heading into the office, how about you?” My response, “I am on my way to the airport, just another day in the travel trenches.” After we each took off in our own direction I found myself thinking about his response to my question and became more troubled over my response back to him. Was he really just headed into the office for one more day of grinding it out at work? And was I only just headed to the airport? I know for me it wasn’t just another travel day, it was a part of my plan, my bigger plan and pursuit of my goals. I mean I wasn’t just getting on any flight going anywhere, I had a very specific flight, a meeting with an important customer and a new presentation to give to a very viable prospect. There was clear meaning and intent to where I was going and what I was doing as they related to my personal and professional growth goals. My friend who was headed into the office, was he just headed into the office, or was that also a part of his career goals and plans that would help fulfill his personal growth goals and financial goals? When I meet with other people I know on a Sat-
urday or Sunday and they share their plans for attending church or their chosen house of worship, are they just going to church, or is it part of their bigger spiritual goals and life plan? Do they just plan on “attending” the service and being seen in in the Michael Norton building or are they WINNING there to grow deeper in their faith and WORDS relationship with God and with the congregation? There is an old saying that goes like this, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” So where are we going? Are we on the path we have chosen and that will lead us to where we really want to be in life, or are we adrift on the crossroads of life allowing the winds and whims of outside influences to pull us off course? Some of us have gotten into a routine of going to the gym, a very consistent routine. Some may be going because it is a great place to connect with friends, get out of the house, and have some personal time. Others go to the gym with very clear focus and
intent as they are committed to their physical fitness goals and health and wellness. We rarely ever see people just wander into and around a gym, but we do see people wander around in life. And remember, “If we don’t know where we are going, any road will take you there.” Goal setting works; there are proven statistics that compare the success of people who set goals and those who do not. The outcomes are very clear that income is higher, personal happiness is greater, relationships are stronger, and a sense of achievement and fulfillment runs deeper when we take the time to set our goals properly. How about you? Where are you going? Where are you headed? Are you on the road to anywhere or are you on the path that will lead you to be who you want to be, take you to what you want to do, and help you earn what you want to have in this life? If you have a great success story or want to learn more about how to properly set goals, I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we know where we are going, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Sometimes good things come along A college friend of mine was visiting his wife in the hospital. He was actually visiting her around the clock. She had undergone an all-day operation that was Craig Marshall Smith performed by QUIET a tag team of DESPERATION surgeons. Naturally, “Jack” was very concerned about her. His apprehensions, fears and doubts were competing with his lifelong optimistic beliefs. He decided to stretch his legs. Something unusual was going on in the hall. A lot of people were gathered. He noticed that all of them were smiling, and directing their attention to a young man who was wearing a hospital gown. The young man was walking up and down the hallway, and everyone was giving him encouragement. Some were high-fiving him and patting him on the back. Jack said, “He was pushing a small suitcase-sized box with a handle in front of him. It was hooked up to him with some wires.” I started to put two and two together. Maybe I’m wrong, but someone or something was sending my friend — and others in the hospital — some good news. Jack asked what was going on This is what he was told. “That’s Victor. He’s walking to his operation. He’s going to get a new heart.” Jack said, “I still get choked up as I write this, remembering the feeling it gave me at the time. I don’t think I have ever experienced anything quite like this
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Students deserve better from board As a Douglas County resident, the spectacle my wife and I witnessed at the May 10 Douglas County School Board meeting was disturbing and often disrespectful! The taxpayers, parents and, most importantly, the students of Douglas County deserve better! Before I cite specific examples, let me be clear, “digs” were launched from both sides of the table. How does the seating of old board members on one side and new board members on the other foster a spirit of collaboration and cooperation? In a May 6 article, President Silverthorn, listed as one of her goals, “Time, money and resources must be invested into the classrooms with students as the priority.” Yet the board voted (not unanimously) to allow two charter schools that use an outside management model more time to resolve concerns regarding money being sent out of state ($100/ student - 400 students = $40,000 of taxpayers’ money) for said management. I guess sending money out of district in the voucher program was not good enough. I assume that once an agenda is published to the public, it’s set. Not with this board leadership. The agenda changed twice before
the meeting and then again partway through the meeting because a board member had to leave early. Seriously? My biggest “concern” of the evening occurred during the public comment sections. It takes courage to stand in front of the board and express yourself and it is the right of every member of this community to do so. It is the responsibility of every board member to treat these individuals with dignity and respect and to listen to their concerns. The actions of director Benevento were disrespectful and rude. He spent this time either playing with his phone or he was asleep, I couldn’t tell — an odd way to “build upon our relationship with the community.” On the other hand, I applaud the new board members and also Vice President Reynolds and President Silverthorn for their attentiveness under what I am sure was a difficult time given the repeated requests for their resignations. Can this dysfunctional group move to one of trust and respect? I have doubts. I do know that it will take a great deal more collaboration, cooperation and respect than was witnessed on May 10, 2016. Greg Moore Parker
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Big Serve reaches beyond church walls St. Andrew United Methodist Church sends more than 1,000 ‘into the world’ By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 1,000 community members spent Saturday helping people in need across metro Denver for St. Andrew’s second annual Big Serve. The outreach event emphasizes service beyond the church’s walls, Rev. Mark Feldmeir said. “When we are engaged in the world, it’s a way of putting credibility to our word,” he said. “This is a way of saying we care about the world and the needs of the world.” This year, the Big Serve assigned 53 teams to different projects, such as assembling meals for the needy, painting homes and schools, landscaping, spring cleaning and entertaining the elderly. The number of participants doubled from last year, said Feldmeir. The majority were church members, but a couple hundred weren’t associated with the church. Participants assembled at St. Andrew United Methodist, on South University Boulevard near
Highlands Ranch Parkway, at 8 a.m. for prayer and song. Then they traveled to assigned locations, including Vi at Highlands Ranch, Habitat for Humanity, Urban Peak Youth Shelter, Denver Urban Ministries, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and more. The Big Serve started two years ago when Feldmeir moved to Highlands Ranch from San Diego. His previous church hosted a similar event called “Light Your World.” And he brought the idea to St. Andrew United Methodist. “It’s easy to grow complacent in our own lives and it can be hard to see needs outside of the suburbs — places where there is deep human need,” he said. A five-person steering committee spends about a year planning the Big Serve: collecting donations, seeking partner organizations and organizing teams. It’s a catalytic event that gets everyone on board for community outreach, said Feldmeir. His church continuously serves through volunteer work and youth mission trips. “It gets us outside the church,” he said, “and into the world.”
Six Big Serve teams volunteered at Habitat for Humanity locations throughout the metro area, including Aurora, Littleton and Denver. Photos courtesy St. Andrew United Methodist Church The Holy Pretzel Youth Choir sings “Wizard of Oz” classics from its June musical to senior citizens of Brookdale Retirement Community. Cindy Click, director of youth ministries, picked this project because she thinks an intergenerational ministry is important and “music is a great way to bridge any age barriers,” she said. “The seniors love the youth and we want our students to better appreciate and understand older adults.”
The Colorado Feeding Kids team at St. Andrew United Methodist Church packages meals for children in need across Metro Denver. “Providing assistance for those in need is every person’s duty,” said Tim Cinalli, of Boy Scout Troop 870 Highlands Ranch. “What we’re doing provides a small step for those less fortunate than we are.”
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before. It was an amazing moment I will never forget.” Jack gave me one of those moments too, when he competed in the 70-andover high jump at the Indoor Masters Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in March. A lot had happened to both of us since we met in the late 1960s. The fact that I hadn’t seen him in 46 years made it even more meaningful. Admittedly, it was no Victor in the hallway, but it worked. Life is bittersweet. I went to an open casket funeral for a good friend, and I couldn’t stick around because there was too much preaching going on. On the way to the freeway, I passed a couple of teenagers eating chocolate doughnuts. It didn’t make any sense. They looked far too happy. Incongruities occur all the time.
And life goes on, no matter what. W. H. Auden said, “Stop all the clocks, prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone.” But that never happens. We sometimes abide very privately, and no one sees us sleeping in a chair, in a hospital room. I imagine that my friend looked out the window now and then, and that he could see people coming and going. And that he wanted to be one of them, going home with his wife. He did go home with his wife, and she is recovering. I’d like to be able to tell you that Victor is playing beach volleyball this afternoon, but Jack doesn’t know what happened to him. Maybe that’s not important. Victor gave Jack and everyone else in the hallway something they will never forget. And now it’s being passed on to you, all the way from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.
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CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH
Fitness trackers prove helpful with accountability By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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astle Rock resident Amber Lindstrom rarely takes her Fitbit HR Charge off her wrist: After all, it not only helps her track her daily steps, it also monitors her calorie burn, heart rate and sleep patterns. “I’m 100 percent more aware of my health,” she said. The 36-year-old travel agent stepped into the Fitbit world two years ago when she bought the Fitbit Flex as a motivation to be more active. “I felt that if I could get my daily steps in, I would be on my way to being more active,” Lindstrom said. And that has happened — the fitness tracker helps push her a little further each day. The idea of tracking steps or walking to achieve better health is nothing new. But the capabilities of wearable fitness trackers are constantly innovating to provide users with a more complete understanding of their personal health. Fitbit, the leading fitness tracker, came on the market in 2007 with a ramped-up version of the traditional pedometer. In 2011, Jawbone, a leading computer technology company, released UP, its version of the wearable technology. Since then, technology and fitness companies like Garmin, Under Armour and Microsoft have jumped on board creating their own products. Depending on the product you choose, users can track swimming, know how many minutes they were restless during sleep, and know when they’ve hit their target heart rate. For most users, though, it starts with a step. “Before, I always thought I put in a lot of
steps, but you don’t realize it until you track it,” Lindstrom said. “Some days I thought I walked a lot, but then I saw that I was only at 5,000 or 6,000.” The daily step goal on the Fitbit and most fitness trackers is 10,000 steps a day — the equivalent of about five miles. Many health experts cite the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day, including lower blood pressure levels and better cardiovascular fitness. It has also been reported that 10,000 steps a day helps lower blood glucose levels and cuts the risk of developing diabetes. Oral Roberts University, a Christian university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, believes so much in the health benefits of walking that it recently announced a requirement for all incoming freshmen to wear fitness trackers. The fitness data of all first-year students will be tracked by the school — and will contribute to their grades, said Oral Roberts University Provost Kathaleen Reid-Martinez in a press release. The fitness requirement at the university isn’t new, but embracing the wearable technology will replace handwritten logs and add accountability for students. Accountability is something boot camp instructor Josh Stanton said is important and he expects it from his clients. When a client doesn’t show up for a workout, Stanton, owner of Generation Fitness in Parker and Castle Rock, calls or texts him or her. Fitness trackers also are one way people can hold themselves accountable, he said. “I think it’s an awesome accountability step for people to get into.” For Lindstrom, her Fitbit both keeps her accountable and encourages her. Since she links hers to the iPhone app, Lindstrom gets messages throughout the day notifying her that she is “2,000 steps away from her goal” and to “keep it up.” Or to tell her that she needs to “get moving!” “It keeps motivating me and cheers me on throughout the day,” Lindstrom said. She also likes the competitions feature. Fitbit allows users to compete against other users in weekly challenges like the Workweek Hustle and the Weekend Warrior. “I’m a very competitive person when it comes to doing the challenges,” Lindstrom said. “I strive for more than my usual — 15,000 to 20,000 (steps) a day. I think it really pushes you to a new level.”
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Best overall fitness tracker: Fitbit Blaze, $249.99
Best for swimming: Moov Now, $79.98
Best for notifications: Garmin Vivosmart HR, $149.99
Best for a tight budget: Misfit Flash, $24.99
Best for simplicity: Jawbone UP2, $99.99 Best for accuracy: Misfit Shine 2, $99.99 Best for heart rate monitoring: Fitbit Charge HR, $149.95 Best for sleep tracking: Jawbone UP3, $179.99 Best for ecosystem: Under Armour Band, $180 Best for running: Microsoft Band 2, $249.99
Best for multisports: Garmin Vivoactive, $249.99 Best for bling: Misfit Swarovski Shine, $249 Best for style: Mondaine Helvetica No.1 Smart, $850 Best clip-on activity tracker: Jawbone UP Move, $49.99 Source: Published on wareable.com on April 4
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Memorial Day concert features flag ceremony The Castle Rock Band will host a free Memorial Day concert, in collaboration with American Legion Post #1187, at the bandstand in front of Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. The flag ceremony Sonya Ellingboe and concert will be at 3 p.m. May SONYA’S 29. (The next band SAMPLER concert will be at 7 p.m. June 18 — also at the bandstand.) The band is made up of volunteers and new members are welcome — no auditions. Go online to castlerockband.org. Longmire author to visit Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire series, will be on hand from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on May 31 at Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia, presented by Douglas County Libraries. Johnson will talk about “The Highwayman: A Longmire Story,” the eighth in the series.
Following a brief question-and-answer session, Johnson will sign books. A $30 fee includes a hardcover copy of the new novella, light appetizers and complimentary drink and a mini tour of the castle. Registration is required at DouglasCountyLibraries.org/craig-johnson; at press time, the ticket site noted that the event was standing room only. ACC stages art exhibition The annual Community Education Art Exhibition, with work by students and instructors, will be presented in Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts from May 26 to June 27. An opening reception, with music, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 26. The show, open to the public with free admission, will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery is on the ACC campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. For information, contact Bobbi Shupe, eppuffin@mac. com, or ACC Community Education, 303-797-5722. Young playwrights sought Applications are still open for Curious
Theatre’s Curious New Voices summer intensive for young playwrights, ages 15 to 22. The four-week program will offer work with master playwrights Karen Zacarias, Lauren Yee and Thomas Bradshaw. Go online to curioustheatre.org. ‘Improv Playtimes’ offered Pam Roth O’Mara, who held a successful improv workshop at Arapahoe Community College this year, will offer two short “Improv Playtimes” at the Koelbel Library Forum: 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. on June 8 and July 13. Free, but donations welcomed. Sign up: signupgenius. com/go/10c0c48aea829a2f94-yayimprov. Making it plein Register for the second annual Littleton Plein Air Paintout, scheduled June 2 and 3. Registration and information: depotartgallery.org. For additional information, contact Paul Nutting, 720-9827269. Show of art at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, June 3 through 12. 1960s music “Motones vs Jerseys,” a new produc-
tion at Lone Tree Art Center May 2029, will feature music by Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Beach Boys, Herman’s Hermits. The audience will vote on a favorite. Tickets, $57, $51, $33 front row: 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, 720509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. MOA artist in residence Maeve Eichelberger will be in her studio at Museum Outdoor Arts in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 21 to introduce her artwork and discuss her latest 3-D “Saddle and Tack” acrylic series. Tickets: $10. Go online to moaonline.org. Flag Day fundraiser Denver Lyric Opera Guild celebrates Flag Day with a fundraiser at the Melting Pot, 2707 W. Main St., Littleton from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 14. Guests welcome. Tickets: $60, by June 9. Send checks, payable to DLOG, to Lynn Harrington, 9997 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80031.
Concerts scheduled for great outdoors at arts center Tunes on the Terrace series features five performances
IF YOU GO Tunes on the Terrace is scheduled at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. One performance is an indoor event, but the others will be in reserved seating or on the lawn. Chairs may not be brought in — only blankets for lawn seating. The bar will serve drinks and snacks, as during the indoor season. Audience members may bring a picnic, but no alcohol is permitted. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org. 720-509-1000.
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Single tickets are available for Lone Tree’s annual Tunes on the Terrace series, which presents five shows between June 10 and July 29 — or, of course, a summeroutside-concert-lover will want to buy a series ticket. Concerts are held outside on the terrace at Lone Tree Arts Center at 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree, with one exception. (In case of inclement weather, the events move inside to the Main Stage, with reserved seat numbering matching inside numbers for a smooth transition.) • The varied programming starts at 8 p.m. June 10 with singer, songwriter, guitarist Kevin MaC, who was a major hit with 2014 audiences. His roots are in country music, but he puts his own spin on a variety of styles: hip-hop, classic rock and more. • June 24, 8 p.m. — The Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra, a 21-piece line-up of Den-
FACE, a vocal rock band from Boulder (four singers and a vocal drummer) will entertain at Lone Tree’s Tunes on the Terrace on July 15. Courtesy photos ver’s jazz musicians that includes alumni of bands such as the Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson and Glenn Miller bands. Performances of big band charts, fine orchestrations. • July 9, 8 p.m. — Comedian Kevin
Comedian Kevin Fitzgerald will bring his special brand of standup to Lone Tree’s Tunes on the Terrace on July 9.
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‘Kaleidoscope’ show has unusual approach
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 12th annual “Kaleidoscope” Exhibition, a local tradition, has put out a call for artists to enter the exhibit, scheduled July 11 to Aug. 11 in Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College (the Annex). In contrast to most local shows, instead
of a digital entry, artists are to bring submissions to the gallery between 9 and 11 a.m. on July 11 and submit the actual work. Fee: $10 per entry. Work will be judged from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and unaccepted art is to be picked up between 1 and 3 p.m. the same day, if the artist is notified. There is no limit on the number of entries. Exact cash or checks please — no credit cards. Media accepted: ceramics,
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Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. Position: Director of RF System Performance Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Responsibilities: Day-to-day management of the RF System Performance team to ensure proper design, testing, and operation of network enhancements, new site builds, cell modification, capacity management, and switch enhancement; Identify and respond to performance degradation within UMTS/CDMA and LTE networks; Manage KPI goals set business requirements; Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies and procedures; Review key business indicators, monitor and report variance including balancing score card metrics on a regular basis; Prepare & review project progress reports; Negotiate with 3rd party vendors regarding contracts; Establish and promote new techniques, processes, tools and standards for effective forecasting capacity planning on system optimization. Up to 25% travel to various company and 3rd party sites required. Education & experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer/Electrical/Tele-Communications), 5 years of management-level professional experience including experience optimizing LTE/HSUPA/EDGE networks, contract negotiations, SLAs with wireless equipment/system vendors, working with NSN and Ericsson platforms, deploying and optimizing networks for Location Based Services, RF Design planning, and managing drive tests and drive test teams. To apply, mail resume to: Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc., ATTN: Human Resources, 1562 Park Street, Castle Rock, CO 80109
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Beef and royalty Cowboy Ball raises money to support agricultural programs Photos by Shanna Fortier sfortier@colorado communitymedia.com
Scott and Pat Candelaria tear up the dance floor May 14 at the third annual Cowboy Ball at the Douglas County Events Center. The event, themed around the Wild West, raises money for the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Foundation.
Dustin Devine and the Real Deal provided musical entertainment at the event.
Zane Adams greeted event attendees dressed as a rodeo clown. He hopes to one day make rodeo clowning his profession.
The Wild West was the theme of the thirdannual Cowboy Ball and casino night held May 14 to benefit the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Foundation. Money raised will go toward purchasing new crowns and other needs to support the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Royalty Program and the future expansion of the Beef Educational Grant Program. “The unique thing about the rodeo royalty program is it provides these girls a purpose,” said Miss Rodeo Colorado Madelaine Mills. “They go out there and they are advocating and representing not only the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, but for agriculture as well.” John Medved, owner of Medved Autoplex, was also honored for being a major supporter of the fair and rodeo for more than 17 years. “We believe that ranching and agriculture are an integral part of both history and present-day lifestyle,” said Medved, who is a rancher himself. This year’s Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for July 23 through Aug. 7.
Caleb Medved, 2, finds a big wheel to play with at the event held the evening of May 14.
Miss Rodeo Colorado 2016 Madelaine Mills speaks about her experience in the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo program.
Jameson Benson, 2016 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Queen, and Shelby Schroeder, 2016 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo attendant, greet event attendees at the Cowboy Ball.
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Friday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating Tweet Kimball’s 102nd Birthday and the Foundation’s 20th anniversary at our annual Waterloo Fundraiser! Tweet Kimball was a pioneer in the cattle business, so we have made this year’s theme a Western Extravaganza. Saddle up in your boots and hat for a good time! The evening will include Appetizers, Castle Tours, Dinner, Auction and Live Music featuring Carlos Washington and the Steel Horse.
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My favorite part of high DECA officer for two years, school was … Looking back and seeing two-year varsity swim how much I’ve grown. captain, a school newspaWalking into school per reporter, manager of the boys’ swim team and freshman year I was a member of the Mental worried about getting my Health Youth Action Board locker open and not even for Children’s concerned Hospital about prom, Colorado. boys, driving, She plans to college or attend Coloanything like rado State that. I feel University like I’m a and double completely major in different Journalism person then Media ComI was freshmunications man year. and Business Kristen Torres I’ve definitely Administragrown in so CHAPARRAL tion. HIGH SCHOOL many ways. If you knew As I head me you into the next chapter of would know … my life, I’m most excited I’m very passionate about about ... mental health and I think A new start. I’ve been it should be openly talked going to school with the about. Also, if you really know me, you know under- same group of kids the past 12 years, so I’m really neath all my humor and excited to branch out and jokes I care very deeply really discover who I actuabout the people in my life, and I’m actually on the ally am and to see myself more sensitive side. grow throughout college.
My favorite part about Nathan Eng came to high school was … STEM as a freshman. I liked the individual atInterested in the sciences tention that I have gotten for a long time, he took here. I kind of didn’t like many such classes throughout high school. that about my middle He was a school member of classes with a the crossbillion people country where you reteam and ally couldn’t juggles as a talk to the hobby in his teacher. I spare time. liked getting Next year, to know the Eng plans to teachers study physics here. I really at Royal liked most Holloway Nathan Eng of it. University STEM HIGH As I head of London, into the next SCHOOL where he received a chapter of scholarship. my life, I’m most excited If people really knew me, about … Living in London. That will they would know … be cool, I hope. UndergradThat I am independent. uate research as well. I’m I can solve most of my problems by myself. Open- going into physics and I really want to do research. minded. I think that’s a big My school has a huge thing about me — I like to program for that so I’m analyze all of my options thrilled about the opportuand look for new opportunity to be on the frontiers nities that aren’t obvious. And, I’m a risk taker. of physics, hopefully.
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My class has so many different characters with such a wide range — that makes everyone of them unique and memorable in one way or another. Chessa Kerr, Lutheran High School I have greatly enjoyed my time at Lutheran with this amazing class that I have been blessed to be a part of — there was never a dull moment with this group. Matthew Hanson, Lutheran High School
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I like this word because it means being faithful and dependable. We are a class that hasn’t changed much over the past four years and we have always been dedicated to what we do. We show up day in and day out and that’s something people can count on with us. We show endurance and that is my favorite thing about my class. Morgan Barone, Lutheran High School
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Over the past four years, the class of 2016 has produced many leaders in sports, academics, music, theater and service. We have a large number of students graduating this year who have been instrumental in leaving an impact in each of those areas. Some have been vocal leaders while some have led and made a difference through their actions. From leading in the classroom to outside of school, this class will be greatly missed for its leadership — and big shoes will need to be filled next year. Beth Vanderhyde, Lutheran High School
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you can make something Izzy Schneyer was great out of every day. on the swim team her freshman and sophomore My favorite part about years and the varsity high school was … volleyball team during all The overwhelming sense four years at of school Ponderosa pride felt by High School. everyone She was on after we won the school the final point newspaper in a close volstaff, and a member of leyball match. the National Seeing the Honor fans storm Society and the court the student and chant Izzy Schneyer council. In about being the fall, she PONDEROSA a Mustang is will attend amazing. the University HIGH SCHOOL As I head of Northern Colorado and pursue a into the next chapter of degree in chemistry with my life, I’m most excited an emphasis on secondary about … education. Having the chance to join groups I’ve never been a If you really knew me, part of and learn different you’d know that … perspectives. I live life with the idea that
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school. We had a party bus to take us to and from the dance, and I saw almost all of my senior friends when we got there. Overall, it was a fun night.
If you really knew me you’d know that … One of the biggest challenges I overcame in high school was learning how to advocate for myself. There were a few times where Parker Schroeder just talking to MOUNTAIN my teachers really helped VISTA me out. HIGH SCHOOL My favorite part of high school was … My best high school memory was definitely senior prom. It was a great way to end out high
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As I head into the next chapter of my life, I am most excited about … After high school, I’m joining the Marine Corps. I’ll be training for about six to eight months in San Diego at Camp Pendleton. After I finish, I’ll pursue my undergraduate degree at Colorado State University in the fall of 2017.
If you really knew me, you’d know that … an ear for the French I have a sarcastic sense of language. He was a humor. member of the National My favorite French Honor part about Society high school and the was … French Club Being able at Legend. to make new He plans friends and all the wonderful to attend experiences Colorado I’ve had with School of them as well Mines this as my teachfall to major Jim DeBlock ers. in computer LEGEND As I head science. HIGH SCHOOL into the next DeBlock chapter of has been my life, I’m a member of the Boy most excited about … Scouts of America Being able to study somethroughout his time at thing that I’m passionate Legend, and he recently about (computer science) attained the rank of Eagle and being able to meet new people in college. Scout.
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As a whole, my class has always striven to be the best that we can be in all aspects of life, both inside and outside the school. Whether visible through the highly competitive academic atmosphere among our class members, the record-setting achievements that we have led our school to accomplish, or the countless hours we have given back to the community, it is clear that my graduating class sets our sights high and will not settle for anything less. Molly Corlett, Chaparral High School
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Family Although this word may get thrown around a lot, the value of the word has not lost its significance. We have truly grown since our freshman year — we’ve come together as one in tough times. We watch out for one another and we care for one another no matter what happens. Specifically, after the suicides and gun/bomb threats our junior year, we came together and that’s when we really started to watch out for each other and become a much closer class. We have survived the high school experience together, and we have all changed into such incredible and motivated adults who are the future of our society. Ryan Simpson, Douglas County High School
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have become some of the most inspiring people I know. These people have truly benefited my life, making me a better person than I was the day before. I have created some of the best memories during this time. I am unbelievably grateful to have been a part of such a strong and enthusiastic community.
If you really knew me … You’d know As I head that I am an into the adventurous next person. I chapter always try to of my life, get out of my I’m most Amy Stouffer comfort zone, excited persevering SKYVIEW about … to try new ACADEMY Experiencing things and something broaden my new. Like I mentioned connections. Each day earlier, I enjoy all aspects provides a new chance that life has to offer. for me to learn and experience something new Of course, it will be a completely foreign and, that will impact my life. possibly, intimidating experience, but it will My favorite part of high also teach me to use the school was … skills that I have learned Creating bonds with people. I have met some of so that I can become the strongest version of my closest friends during these four years, and they myself.
Stephanie Bryant was adventurous. a member of the National My favorite part about Honor Society and Student high school Council. She was … also played Being a part basketball, of the track volleyball, team. Every soccer and year, that track for has created the Lions. so many fun She plans to memories and attend the new relationUniversity ships. of Colorado at Colorado Stephanie Bryant As I head Springs and into the next study nursing. LUTHERAN chapter of If you really HIGH SCHOOL my life, I’m knew me you most excited know that ... about ... I smile all the time, that I love Meeting new people and experiencing new things. to help people, and I’m very Ashley Bradley spent
show that it is possible to follow your dreams. most of her time in high school focusing on art. My favorite part about Her artwork was featured high school was … throughout the country Coming together as an — twice at the Denver Art entire school for events. Museum, the United States Whether it was homecomCapitol Building and at ing, football games or Wish Parsons School of Design in Week, the school puts all of New York City. She was also their differences aside to be a member of the cheerleadone giant unit. All of these ing squad, which won two events were state titles super-exciting and finished and inspiring in the top five to me beat nationals cause of this. three years in a row. Bradley As I head will attend the into the next School of the chapter of Art Institute my life, I’m of Chicago most excited and study about … painting in Just seeing Ashley Bradley the Bachelor where the fuof Fine Arts ROCK CANYON ture takes me. Program. While I have
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If you really knew me, you’d know that … I am passionate about working hard for what you want and believe in. Many people look down on the profession of an artist. However, I am determined to be successful in my life through art one way or another. I want to break the stereotype and
my school planned out for the next four years, anything could happen between now and then. I am excited to see all of the incredible opportunities that will come my way, and even the hardships that I will face along the way. I am excited to grow as a person and just experience life to the fullest.
WHAT WORD BEST DESCRIBES YOUR CLASS? Torch-bearing
The underclassmen look up to the seniors. We set a great example. I didn’t think we would ever develop into a respected senior class, but we did. John Conger, Castle View High School
Different
A lot of kids don’t talk really in our class of 2016. Everyone has their own little group they hang with. But when we come together, like in Showdown, everyone gets along! Mark Dowsey, Castle View High School
Diligent adventurers We all are just a bunch of little kids, in teenage bodies, who are very smart and know how to solve advanced mathematical problems. When it comes to education, we all aspire to be well known about our subjects. But other than academics, we are all very adventurous and curious. Caleigh Gearheart, Castle View High School
Passionate We all truly love what we do — and becoming better at it. We have kids who love sports, kids who love academics, and kids who love theater. But despite the differences in what we enjoy, we all have a desire to continue it and become better at it . . . It brightens my day to see the student that doesn’t talk a lot in class become so excited to talk about something that they love. Kelly Grier, Chaparral High School
Butterflies
Because we are all very nervous and about to take off in many different directions. Charli Dickman, Legend High School
Exceptional
We are hardworking, unique individuals who strive to do our best, and be our best. Kendall Girard, Douglas County High School
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Jacob Wolfe’s first theatrical role was in
a first-grade play. Since then, the president of Troupe 7117, Castle View High School’s Theatre Company, has participated in more than 40 productions. One of his most recent is this year’s portrayal of Gaston in Castle View’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” He will be pursuing a degree in film acting at the New York Film Academy in Burbank, California.
ater with students from all over Colorado. I find that the theater has allowed me to be fearless; the many actors with whom I have studied have given me support and encouragement. Kelly McAllister has been a director that taught me to own the stage. High school has been a series of tragedies, comedies and histories.
As I head into the next chapter of my life, I’m most excited about ... If you really knew me, you’d The next chapter in my life is a know that … film, many films. I cannot wait I have been a chef for as long to take what I have learned as I’ve been an actor. I find true in stage acting and grow into peace in the kitchen, because film, radio, television. It could nothing is greater than playing be anything. My goal is to with fire and eating food. But make an impact on this world what makes it so amazing is through media. This could be Jacob Wolfe starting from absolute scraps and cooking a whole meal for a CASTLE VIEW through politics, environmental awareness, as a leader of bunch of people. HIGH SCHOOL others. The many teachers in my life have helped me to want My favorite part about high to become a leader of many for the good school was ... of all. I have had the opportunity to work in the-
Katie Pickrell was co-editor-in-chief
of Mountain Vista Media, which includes the school’s Aerie yearbook, the Eagle Eye newsmagazine and the Vista Now website. On her personal webpage, she describes herself as a designer, photographer, videographer and a leader. She will attend the University of ColoradoBoulder next fall and major in journalism or communication and political science.
My favorite part of high school was … My freshman year I didn’t really have much motivation to do anything, so I was doing really bad in my classes and just having a rough time with life in general … Once I took Intro to Journalism, though, I completely fell in love with the class and decided that I wanted to make it the most important thing in my life. My entire education since then has worked around my media schedule, allowing me to focus on journalism and English classes that are more applicable to what I want to do in life.
If you really knew me you’d know that … The first time I realized I really wanted to be a leader for Mountain Vista’s media As I head into the next program, I was at a journalism chapter of my life, I am convention in Washington, D.C. most excited about … Katie Pickrell The whole trip was amazing. After I graduate, I’m planning We got to visit so many places MOUNTAIN on getting some kind of job like the Library of Congress, with journalism and volunteerVISTA the National Archives and the ing for a few different relief Newseum. While we were at HIGH SCHOOL programs over the summer all of these places I was just here in Colorado and in Texas continuously like, ‘Wow, what I want to do is before going to CU-Boulder actually so important.’ I feel like it actually next fall. I also want to travel around a bit really changed my outlook on life and what before I go back to school, but nowhere too I’m passionate about. far or expensive.
Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. HRCA Therapeutic Recreation: iCan Bike Camp Teaches individuals with special needs to ride a two-wheel bike When/Where: June 13-17, Eastridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch Need: Volunteers to help teach bike riding Requirements: Must be 16 years old and able to walk/jog for 75 minutes with short breaks. Must attend a one-hour orientation and spotter training session the Sunday before camp. Must commit to at least one 75-minute session the same time each day of camp. Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or summer.aden@hrcaonline.org. Ongoing 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us. Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area.
Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@projectangelheart.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org. Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers to help seniors, teens, youth and more in a variety of capacities. Contact: 303-738-7938 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Need: Volunteers to help with mail/delivery room, internal mail delivery/pick-up and more. Requirements: Citizen Academy graduates will be given priority consideration. All other applicants must pass a background screening. Contact: Lt. Steve Curti at 720-874-3936 ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-7332773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Volunteer continues on Page 25
Skyler Kriese was busy during high school participating in the National Honor Society, DECA, on the varsity cheer team and varsity track and field. In the fall, she will attend Santa Clara University in California, but has not yet decided on a major. If you really knew me, you’d know that … I skipped third grade.
My favorite part about high school was … Discovering who I am whilst learning and making friends that will last a lifetime.
Skyler Kriese
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As I head into the next chapter of my life, I’m most excited about … New opportunities, new relationships and getting one step closer to accomplishing my ultimate goals.
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Community Dinner Theater Colorado ACTS presents A Fractured Fairy Tale community dinner theater production of “Fairy Godmother Explains it All” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 20-21 and May 27-28 at 11455 W. I-70 Frontage Road North, Wheat Ridge. Tickets available for dinner and show, or for the show only. For dinner reservations, call 303-456-6772. Menu includes Princess pulled pork, Prince Charming potato salad, Wickedly Good corn bread and chocolate peanut butter truffle pie. DAR Prospective Members Daughters of the American Revolution presents its prospective membership workshop from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Golden Public Library, 1019 10th St., Golden. Do you have an ancestor who fought in or supported the American Revolution? Do you want to make a difference in your community and preserve America’s heritage? The workshop is hosted by the Mount Lookout Chapter of NSDAR. Reservations are not required but are appreciated. Contact Joni Lewis, chapter regent, at mtlookoutregent@gmail.com or call 303-888-4395; or Marcy Kimminau, chapter registrar, at marcyk12@msn.com or 303-271-0797. Walk with a Doc: Sleep Issues Join Revolution Health Center with a walk around Crown Hill Park at 9307 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood. Each month, the health care providers at Revolution walk, talk and move into a healthier lifestyle. Learn about health conditions so you can become more knowledgeable about preventing them in the first place. Topic for discussion for the Saturday, May 21, walk will be sleep issues. Walk starts at 8 a.m. Contact Chris Bantock, docbantock@gmail.com. Go to http://revolutionhealthcenter.net/resources/events/walk-with-a-doc-denver/ New Directions Veterans Choir Celebrate Armed Forces Day with New Directions Veterans Choir, an award-winning a cappella group that sings doo-wop, soul, gospel and popular music, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. The choir consists of men and women who served in the U.S. military and then became homeless. Call 303-987-7845, stop by the box office or go to www.Lakewood.org/ LCCPresents for tickets. Review of Legislative Year Members of the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will review the recent legislative year at its public unit meetings in May. The league’s Legislative Action Committee and staff lobbyist Christine Watson followed more than 100 bills through the Colorado General Assembly this year. Bills covered voting rights, gun control, health care, higher education, children’s issues, fiscal opportunity, income assistance and reproductive choice. Learn how new laws will affect you. Meetings are at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Arvada Elks Lodge, 5700 Yukon St., call Becka at 303-421-1853; at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood, call Darlene at 303238-8996; at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Jeffco league office, 1425 Brentwood St., Suite 7, Lakewood, call Lucinda at 720254-5741; at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Cason Howell House, 1575 Kipling St., Lakewood, call Susan at 303-988-5847. Go to www.lwvjeffco.org. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
MUSIC
Spring Concert Series The music department of Applewood Valley United Methodist Church presents its annual spring concert series, presented in memory of longtime member and friend Joe Downing. Series schedule includes Tuesday, May 24, Christie Hageman Conover presents “Women of the West” (visit www.christieconover.com for more information). Performances are at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. Contact music director Scott Finlay at scott.finlay.avumc@gmail.com or visit www.applewoodvalleychurch.com. Denver Pops Orchestra Auditions The Denver Pops Orchestra is seeking musicians for the 2016-2017 season. The orchestra will have auditions Wednesday, May 25, for the following spots - concertmaster, string bass, principal horn, tuba, viola, substitute musicians for all sections. For auditions, please prepare a classical excerpt, a pops or jazz excerpt and some sight reading. Denver Pops is a volunteer orchestra with high quality musicians and plays some difficult music. Season runs from late August to mid-May. Visit www.denverpopsorchestra.org more information and to request an audition.
Join an open discussion with local leaders, experts and law enforcement that will answer questions and get views on the biggest issues facing Colorado at the Colorado Moms Tour at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Golden View Classical Academy, 601 Corporate Circle, Golden. At the end of the tour, Moms Fight Back will release its first State of the State report. Contact Aley Desiderio at 719-4644006 or email aley@momsfightback.org. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/557854234383289/ for information and to RSVP. Legislative Wrap-Up State Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp plans a town meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Standley Lake Library. The topic will be a legislative wrap-up. The town meetings take place the third Saturday of the month. The Saturday, June 18 town meeting will be a pro and con panel on Amendment 69, a single payer healthcare initiative on the November ballot. Call 303-421-2787. Norwegian Smorgasbord Trollheim Sons of Norway Lodge in Lakewood plans its Norwegian Smorgasbord, a main course and dessert extravaganza, at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge, 6610 W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood. The gift shop will also be open for interested shoppers. Call 303-989-4496 for cost and other information; RSVP by Sunday, May 15 for lower pricing.
THEATER/SHOWS
Preventing Meth Tragedies Practical ways to prevent meth use will be offered at Lifetree Café at noon and 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at 5675 Field St., Arvada. The program, “Meth: Stories of Horror and Hope,” features a filmed interview with Cindy Gray, a woman who lost a son due to methamphetamine use. Program also features a filmed interview with a young man who became addicted to meth but found hope and escaped his addiction. Contact Polly Wegner at 303-424-4454 or pwegner@peacelutheran.net.
‘Casa Valentina’ The Edge Theater presents “Casa Valentina” through Sunday, May 22 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Suite 200, Lakewood. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, and 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 (no performance on Sunday, May 8). Tickets are available at 303-232-0363 or www. theedgetheater.com. Parking is free.
Pinterest for Business Learn how to connect with your target audience at Pinterest for Business from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Jeffco Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood. Workshop will cover best practices, small business strategies, buyable pins, Pinterest ads, creative strategies and more. Plenty of time for Q&A; lunch included. Go to www.jeffcobrc.org to register and for information.
‘Biloxi Blues’ Miners Alley Playhouse presents “Biloxi Blues” from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, June 26 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. As a young army recruit during WWII, Eugene Jerome learns some harsh life lessons while stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, June 26. Tickets are available at 303-935-3044 or minersalley.com.
Aerial Dance Performances Iluminar Aerial, an aerial dance performance company based in Broomfield, presents “Long Before: The Dawn of the Morning Star,” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28 and noon Sunday, May 29; and “Long Lost: Life, Love and Tragedy on the High Seas,” an aerial dance production at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 27-28 and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets available at www.Lakewood.org/ Tickets. “Long Before,” youth company, and “Long Lost,” professional company, are original productions that tell the story of a group of pirates from childhood to adulthood, and the evil they encounter beneath their ship. ‘Time of My Life’ Theater Company of Lafayette presents “Time of My Life” by Alan Ayckbourn. Show runs through Saturday, June 4 at Theater Company of Lafayette, the Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Tickets available at www.tclstage.org or call 1-800-838-3006. Spend Your Summer on Stage Colorado Actor’s Company and Theatre School is taking online registrations for summer camps for students ages 4-18. Shows include Aladdin, Twelve Dancing Princesses (and Some Princes too!), Mysterious Missing Mystery, Once Upon a Fairy Tale, Androcles and the Lion, The Prince Charming Dilemma, Shining Stars Camps for Differently-abled Students, and the family and friends production of Oliver! Register online at http://www.coloradoacts.org. Call 303-456-6772 for more information.
ART/FILM
Art Shows The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery has a number of upcoming shows with approaching entry deadlines. “Garden Inspirations” is open to all media, and the theme is gardens, flowers and plants. Show runs through May 27 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. “Artist’s Choice” is open to any tw0-dimensional work. Show dates through July 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. “The Human Experience” is open to any two-dimensional work and the theme is human emotions. Entry deadline is Friday, May 20, with show dates from May 27 to June 25 at 6731 W. Colfax Ave. Contact www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. Art Classes, Workshops The Lakewood Arts Council and Gallery is beginning new session of art classes and workshops. For registration and information, go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org or call 303-980-0625. The gallery is at 6731 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.
EVENTS
Track Club 50-Year Celebration Colorado Flyers Track Club plans a 50-year celebration during the Memorial Day weekend. A reunion and exhibit is planned from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at the Blair-Caldwell Denver Public Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver. The 11th Freddie Houston meet of champion track meet is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Evie Dennis Campus, 4800 Telluride St., Denver. A brunch is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Schlessman Lobby. Tickets are available at thecoloradoflyers.wix.com/thecoloradoflyers. Contact Robert P. Smith at 303-961-6240 or robertsmith9939@gmail.com. Gardens Wanted The Lakewood Arts Council is looking for gardens to be on its annual garden tour. The tour is Saturday, June 25, and includes a self-guided tour of six to seven gardens in the west metro area, with lunch for ticket holders included at the council’s new gallery location at Lamar Station Plaza (near Casa Bonita). Garden hosts may preview the garden tour Friday, June 24. If you’re an avid gardener and would like to share your hard work, contact Ann Quinn at 303-881-7874 or annquinn75@gmail.com as soon as possible. Go to www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
HEALTH
Mental Health First Aid Training An in-person training that teaches proven ways to help people who are experiencing signs and symptoms of an ongoing emotional problem or personal crisis is offered in two eight-hour classes. The Mental Health First Aid training is offered from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St., Westminster. Reservations required; call 303-698-6367 or email mentalhealthfirstaid@vnacolorado.org. Go to www. vnacolorado.org. Paleo Vegan Smoothies Learn to make supercharged smoothies to increase your nutrient density and get your day started with tip-top nutrition. Class runs from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Natural Grocers at Vitamin Cottage, Northwest Store, 7745 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Call Megan Grover at 303-423-0990.
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South American Animals Meet some southern animal neighbors that live at the Downtown Aquarium from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. You might see feathered friends, slow-moving creatures or an animal covered in body armor. Registration is required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
Dirt on Community Garden Project Applewood Valley United Methodist Church is constructing a community garden adjacent to the church at 2035 Ellis St., across from the fire station. Gardeners would have their own plot for growing vegetables and flowers and access to tools or a place to store their own tools. If you’d like to dig in and plant a summer garden, contact John Dunnewald at ApplewoodValleyUMC@gmail.com.
World Turtle Day: Who Knew? What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? See live turtles (and tortoises) and help Majestic View Nature Center celebrate World Turtle Day at an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Open house includes games, activities and information about turtles. No registration needed. Call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
Business Financing … Flexible, Fixed or Failure An expert panel workshop will cover SBA loans: Express, 7A and 504, commercial lending, equipment leasing and business lines of credit. Know the facts before you sign. Business financing program is from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the Jeffco Business Resource Center, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood. Plenty of time for Q&A; breakfast is included. Go to www.jeffcobrc.org for information and to register.
Got Vegetables? Managing your Plentiful Harvest Learn to select, store and prepare fresh, local produce from 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada. Gain strategies to get the best from your CSA store or local farmers’ markets. Food preservation techniques, recipes, tips and tricks for planning and using weekly summer harvests of vegetables. Presented by Pioneer Farmsteaders. Registration required; call 720-898-7405 or go to www.arvada.org/nature.
Grand Opening Celebration New Apostolic Church plans the grand opening celebration of its new metro area church at 5290 Vance St., Arvada. Free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and includes food, face painting, outdoor games, live music and more. Go to http://www.nac-denver.org/ for more information.
Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303-556-3657. Application not required. More info at www.Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative.
Casino Day The Lakewood Arts Council invites you to a Casino Day fundraiser Saturday, May 21. For a $20 donation (which includes bus ride and other goodies). Coach leaves from Lamar Station Plaza at 2 p.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Call 303-9800625 or go to lakewoodarts.org. Moms Fight Back
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Auctions Classic Car Auction Saturday May 21st Memorabilia 9am Open 8am
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5/20 Friday & 5/21 Saturday 8am-4pm 6173 E Nichols Place Centennial Varied Items for sale including a 10" Delta table saw, large Turner DHR Downhill Bike, Large Specialized Suspension Bike, Specialized Road Bike, all bikes in great condition Complete Soft Top for a 2 door JK Jeep, Hand Made Baby Blankets, Housewares, Down Hill Safety Gear for small female, printers, monitors and many other can't live without items Signs from County Line Road and Holly
Instruction South Metro Guitar Lessons Have fun learning the guitar in private, one on one lessons! Located near C470 & Broadway. Acoustic & Electric. All ages & levels welcome from beginners to advanced. Any style of music! Call/text Jason @ 303-941-5271.
Misc. Notices Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201
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Pasture 40 acre pasture - wooded area $200 for up to 10 cows, favored 5 heads North East of Kiowa, no horses, fenced with creek 303-422-3562
GARAGE & ESTATE SALES Garage Sales 12th Annual TABLEROCK Community Garage Sale! Fri-Sat * 8am-2pm * North of Golden 3 mi on Hwy 93. Sponsor: KW Realtor Lisa Mutschler 303-507-1675
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Multi-Family Garage & Huge Furniture Sale at Shepherd of Love
Thu-Fri, May 19th-20th 8a-6p; Sat, May 21st 8a-3p We have Antique & modern wood furniture pieces, professionally & beautifully refinished; clothes (all ages), books, home décor, kitchen, craft supplies, toys, tools, electronics & Home-Baked Goods. Our BBQ lunch starts at 11am with 1/3-lb. Angus sirloin burgers, brats & hot dogs (prices will be posted). Info: 303-466-5749. Located at 13550 Lowell Blvd. (corner of 136th & Lowell), Broomfield
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Hillcrest Community Sale Saturday May 21st 8am-2pm
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Autos for Sale 2002 Chevy Corvette Coupe 37,000 original miles Stock, Hard Top, Sun Roof, 15 disc CD player, Newer Tires $18,000 303-457-0809 94 Ford Explorer 4 wheel drive 4.0 V6, great condition $2700 720-427-0507
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2005 Kawasaki KLR 250 Dirt/Street Bike 2003 Honda 100 Dirt/Street Bike $2000 for both, can be sold separately Call 303-940-8052
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Split & Delivered $250 a cord Stacking available extra $25 Delivery charge may apply Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173
Furniture 3 large desks with office chairs computer table small round table with matching 4 chairs $500.00 720-935-3021 720-935-3020
Miscellaneous Complete 96 piece set of china for 12 $100 Wood Base oak & glass coffee table $125 Oak TV Table $20 All like new condition 303-431-0850 Queen Headboards 2 new in box 1 used, Queen Bed Frames, Antique Oak Picture Frame, Table Lamps, Photos & pricing available wiretwistergmc@q.com
Tools Snap-on-Tool Box Top and Bottom tool boxes with new Keys, size is 63"high, 53" wide, 29" deep. In very good condition. $5500.00 Cash or credit sale only. Call 720-308-6696 pic. posted on Craigslist post id (5584753166)
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Barn/Garage Sale Saturday May 21st 8am-2pm at 4832 Rio Grande, Sedalia Tools, Grills, lots of stuff
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Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-343-1856 or jkworden@ gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708
Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Health Passport Centura Health program that provides health and wellness services Need: Volunteers to support patients and families in the hospital and upon discharge with outreach, marketing and social networking; connecting patients, families and volunteers to services and programs; hosting classes at various Health Passport locations; contributing to the health and wellness of those in the community; counseling clients who need prescription drug assistance; and helping with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. Contact: Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, 303-629-4934. The Children’s Hospital of Denver, Highlands Ranch chapter Contact: 303-861-6887 Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm. org; go to www.lfsrm.org. Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Nonprofit Wildlife Group Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible Contact: info@wildearthguardians.org
PETS Huge Moving Sale 11751 Stoneybrooke Street Friday May 20th 7am-4pm Saturday May 21st 7am-noon Furniture, Hunting, Tools, Patio Equipment, Smoker & Grill, Men & Womens Clothing and accessories, Antiques and Collectibles, Household Items, and much more
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Paladin Rescue Alliance Christian non-government organization dedicated to rescuing human trafficking victims and building alliances to combat trafficking locally, nationally and internationally Need: Volunteers to help organize supplies; donations of supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. Needed items include cleansers, skin cream, ointment, disinfectants, dressings, bandages, rolls, sponges, pads, dressing tape, gloves, alcohol pads, asprin, Tylenol. Age requirement: All ages can participate. Contact: www.paladinrescue.org; Paladin Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 79, Littleton, CO 80160; 888-327-3063 PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921
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LOCAL
Nothing like glue to keep a team together
Highlands Ranch swimmer Dominic Griffin checks his time on the scoreboard after he won the 500-yard freestyle event at the May 14 Continental League Championship meet held at Heritage High School. The points Griffin earned by winning the event helped the Highlands Ranch team win the league championship title for the third straight year. Photo by Tom Munds
Highlands Ranch swims to top in league meet Rock Canyon, ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista athletes also are members of team By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two-time defending champion Highlands Ranch amassed 818 points to make it three titles in a row as they won the May 14 Continental League A Swimming and Diving Championship meet held at Heritage High School. The league A meet closes out the regular season. Athletes qualify for state meet by equaling or exceeding estab-
lished standards during the season. The May 13-14 league meet was the final opportunity for swimmers and divers to earn the right to compete in the Class 5A state swimming meet that will be held May 20-21 at the Air Force Academy. The Continental League A meet was held May 13-14. Preliminary competition was held May 13 in all events. The top 16 to 24 times in the individual events advanced to the May 14 finals. At the finals, there were A, B and C finals with the eight fastest qualifiers competing in the A finals. In the three relays there was only an A finals. Highlands Ranch won the league meet team title. Regis finished second by scoring 542 points, edging Heritage,
which finished third with 539 points. The Parker High School team was fourth with 435 points and the Douglas County/Castle View team was fifth with 262 points. Depth was a key for Highlands Ranch. Usually there was one or more swimmers wearing white caps with HR in black on the sides on the podium as awards were handed out for just about every event in the meet. Coach Christina Kwon said she has about 60 athletes on the roster this season. “It has been a little hectic at times but we have been coming together pretty well,” she said during the meet. “We are a Swimming continues on Page 28
Rock Canyon girls have eye on golf tourney Jaguars will be team to watch at championships in Aurora
Tradition looming this season in baseball The diamond, I’ve noticed, has become a bit more smart-looking this season. More baseball teams and several individual players are wearing their baseball uniforms the way they were designed to be worn with stirrups showing. It’s the old-school way. The traditional way. In the 1990s, most professionals started wearing their pants down to their cleats without the stirrups (uniform socks) showing. Glad to see some young players are not following the trend.
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Canyon has come close the past two springs, and the Jaguars’ girls golf team will again be a contender during the Class 5A state championships. The state tournament will be held May 23-24 at Common Ground Golf Club in Aurora. Rock Canyon, which won the 2009 Class 4A state championship, has been the 5A runner-up the past two years. The Jaguars won the 5A Western Regional in Grand Junction on May 10 to qualify its four-girl team for the state tournament. At the state tourney, the top two teams from each of four regional qualifying events will have four-girl teams, but only the scores of the top three golfers each day are included in the team standings. Schools that have at least three individual qualifiers can also compete for the team title. Golf continues on Page 28
Rock Canyon sophomore Brandy McClain won medalist honors at the Class 5A Western Regionals with a par 71 at the Tiara Rado Golf Course in Grand Junction on May 10. The Jaguars won the tournament and qualified their team for the 5A Girls State Tournament, which will be held May 23-24 at Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora. Photo by Jim Benton
Titles can lift spirits, last a lifetime The meaning of a state championship can be found inside the hearts and minds of those involved By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Spring high school sports playoffs have started, and dozens of teams and hundreds of athletes in Colorado are
Glue is an adhesive used to stick things together. It’s also often difficult to remove from your hands. So it is only fitting to declare that senior Alyssa Kaiser was the glue that held Ralston Valley’s girls soccer team together. Injuries sidelined as many as eight starters during the season but Kaiser, the Jefferson County League Player of the Year, was a leader who helped the team focus and play well. “She’s the one senior that didn’t get hurt and she’s the one player that continued to do her role as a center midfielder in passing the ball, even though her top targets weren’t there Jim Benton anymore because they OVERTIME were sitting down,” said Ralston Valley coach Kamee Morwood. “She continued to be a leader on the field and off the field and to encourage her teammates. “She came in as a freshman and really helped changed Ralston Valley soccer. Her points are divided between assists and goals and that is not the norm.” Kaiser, who signed to play soccer at the University of Tulsa, finished the season with 56 points on 19 goals and 18 assists and helped the Mustangs to a 10-5-1 record after a first-round playoff loss to Rock Canyon. “It was really difficult,” admitted Kaiser. “I had to work a lot harder and I had to trust other teammates that I hadn’t played with all the time. It was really difficult for us, but we powered through it and made it to the playoffs. I love distributing the ball to people and making them look good.”
pursuing state titles. But what does winning a championship really mean? At the high school level, MVPs don’t get invited to Disney World. Athletes generally don’t appear on talk shows.
There are few national awards. In fact, a title brings little in the way of tangible rewards — hardware housed in school trophy cases, pictures of teams hung on walls and banners displayed in gyms. Still, a championship can leave an indelible mark on athletes and coaches. “I was lucky enough to be on a state State continues on Page 29
5A lacrosse pairings on the mark Whenever pairings are announced to state playoff competition there is always some head-scratching from coaches, players and parents. This season, the boys Class 5A lacrosse pairings were right on the mark as the four top seeds advanced into semifinals, which were held May 18. No. 4 Cherry Creek played top-seeded Regis Jesuit and No. 2 Mountain Vista challenged No. 3 Arapahoe. Names, potential are similar The state track meet for all classifications will be held May 19-21 at Jefferson County Stadium and two freshman girls with similar names could be heard from — if not this weekend — then in the future. Arapahoe’s Anna Hall, whose older sister Julia also is a standout, won the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and the high jump during the May 12-14 Centennial League meet. Anna Hart of ThunderRidge was the Continental League champion in the 400 meters and triple jump to help the Grizzlies win the team title. 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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Fairview snaps Creek’s 19-year streak Mountain Vista, Ponderosa serve up title wins also By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com There was a breaking news story May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center: Cherry Creek did not win the Class 5A State Tennis Tournament. It was close, but Fairview won a decisive No. 3 singles championship match that featured two freshmen. Sophie Pearson of the Knights defeated the Bruins’ Sayuri Garud, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Fairview earned three points for that victory and the Knights finished with 69 points to 66 for runner-up Creek. Creek had captured 19 straight state titles and 20 of the past 21 before this season. The Bruins have won 33 girls state titles, so it’s newsworthy when some other team is crowned the state champion. “That’s just kind of how it is,” said Cherry Creek coach Chris Jacob. “I hope Fairview gets a chance to celebrate. It’s a big deal what they accomplished. I hope the focus will be on their win instead of our loss.” The Bruins did win the 2016 sportsmanship trophy voted on by coaches, players and tennis officials, in addition to their runners-up hardware. “I’m super proud and really happy with the way the girls played,” added Jacob. “They really deserved the sportsmanship award because they carried themselves in a really lovely way. We could not have asked for more. They always competed.” Cherry Creek played without two
Hunter Barker (left) and Sydney Waite of Ponderosa are the state’s No. 1 doubles champions after beating Arapahoe’s Carolyn Roberts and Ellie Savage, 7-6, 6-2 at the Class 5A State Tennis Championship May 14 at the Gates Tennis Center. Photo by Jim Benton state champions from last season. One decided not to play this spring and the other transferred. Creek sophomore Micha Handler completed an undefeated season by winning the No. 2 singles title with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Poudre’s Alessia Fabiano. “I thought I played really well,” said
STATE RESULTS Team scores — Fairview 69, Cherry Creek 66, Mountain Vista 41, Poudre 29, Heritage 19, Fossil Ridge 18, Ponderosa 18, Denver East 15, Chatfield 13, Arapahoe 12. No. 1 singles — Seraphin Castelino, Fairview, def. Ky Ecton, Poudre, 6-4, 6-1. Third place — Gloria Son, Cherry Creek def. Casey Zhong, Mountain Vista, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. No. 2 singles — Micha Handler, Cherry Creek, def. Alessia Fabiano, Poudre, 6-1, 6-1. Third place — Natalie Munson, Fairview, def. Kendra Lavallee, Mountain Vista, 7-5, 6-0. No. 3 singles — Sophia Pearson, Fairview, def. Sayuri Garud, Cherry Creek, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Third place — Madi Allen, Mountain Vista, def. Lauren Thomas, Heritage, 6-3, 6-2. No. 1 doubles — Sydney Waite/Hunter Barker, Ponderosa def. Natalie Sloboth/ Elizabeth Palmer, Arapahoe, 6-4, 6-3. Third place — Phoebe MacKenzie/Hanna
Handler. “She was a real good competitor. “We had some really good points and it was a really fun match. I’m happy that I won. It was a tough match. The score really didn’t show that.” Cherry Creek’s Allison Murphy and Emily Wilkens won the No. 2 doubles championship. Garud was second. Glo-
ria Son, a two-time state champion at No. 2 and No. 3 singles, was third at No. 1 singles. Phoebe MacKenzie and Hanna Fernley of Cherry Creek earned valuable points with a third-place finish at No. 1 doubles. Mountain Vista, led by the third-place finisher Madi Allen at No. 3 singles and the runner-up No. 4 doubles team of Hunter Ernest and Hannah Smith, was third in team standings. “It’s the highest we’ve ever finished on the girls side,” said Mountain Vista coach Jim Flanigan. “They really wanted to finish higher and beat the boys this year. The boys finished third like three years ago. They were excited that they at least tied the boys’ finish. We’ve improved every year. The first year we took 11th, last year we took fourth, and this year third.” This year’s state tournament was more competitive than in past seasons. “It good for different teams to win state championships,” added Flanigan. “It’s not like a Creek sweep at every position. It’s nice for other schools — you see that Ponderosa won one and Fossil Ridge won one. You have different schools winning state championships and that’s just good for tennis.” Ponderosa’s No. 1 doubles team of Sydney Waite and Hunter Barker defeated Natalie Sloboth and Elizabeth Palmer of Arapahoe, 6-4, 6-3, to win the school’s first individual state title in nine seasons and first all-time in doubles. Ponderosa’s Erin Sanders was the 2007 state champion at No. 1 singles. “We played really well,” said Waite. “We worked the points. We stayed focused the whole match.”
RidgeGate 2016 Events Fernley, Cherry Creek, def. Carolyn Roberts/Ellie Savage, Fairview, 7-6, 6-2. No. 2 doubles — Allison Murphy/Emily Wilkins, Cherry Creek, def. Jenna Alvarez/ Kendall Moore, Chatfield, 6-1, 7-5. Third place — Angie Cai/ Julie Combs, Fairview, def. Bianca Umess/Maddie Darre, Denver East, 7-5, 6-3. No. 3 doubles — Erinn Hogan/Lindsey Noble, Fossil Ridge, def. Kate Wulf/Kelly Wulf, Denver East, 6-4, 6-4. Third place — Francesca Bellibi/Mackenzy Pedrie, Regis Jesuit, def. Oliva Woods/ Libby Stroup, Heritage, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3. No. 4 doubles — Clare Lupo/Denali Pinto, Fairview, def. Hunter Ernest/Hannah Smith, Mountain Vista, 6-3, 6-2. Third place — Claire Steffe/Sara Stavaski, Rock Canyon, def. Wendy Yan/ Grace Shepherd, Cherry Creek, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.
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Thursday, June 16, 5-8pm — The Tom Petty Project Thursday, July 21, 5-8pm — Mostly Harmless
Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center RidgeGate is again proud to sponsor Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace– an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Performances range from bluegrass to jazz, and everything in between. Tickets are priced from $25 for a spot on the lawn, or $30 for a reserved seat, or buy a pass to all five shows for $135 (reserved chair) or $115 (lawn.) The stars are out this summer! Check out the schedule and buy tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Friday, June 10, 8-10pm — Kevin MaC (Country) Friday, June 24, 8-10pm — Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra (Big Band Jazz)
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Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, located just east of the RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 interchange. The restoration of the ranch and its buildings, led by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us an important glimpse into the settlers’ lives in the late 1800s. Today, Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits each weekend (Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm), as well as free guided tours with the caretaker of the property. Register for or learn more about these events online at ridgegate.com.
Sunday, June 5, 1-3pm — Free Guided Tour of Schweiger Ranch Sunday, August 28, 1-3pm — Free Guided Tour of Schweiger Ranch
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“What it takes at state is three solid golfers,” said Rock Canyon coach Dave Vahling. “For most teams it is usually the top three girls that make or break you. They have to play well. The team that has that solid fourth player has a distinct advantage. You need that fallback player.” Juniors Amelia Lee and Alexis Chan have been consistent contenders in tournaments all season for Rock Canyon. Lee was second in the Western Regional at Tiara Rado Golf Course with a 2-over-par 73 and Chan tied for fourth with a 76. Rock Canyon sophomore Brandy McClain, who aims to shoot in the low 80s, took medalist honors with a par 71, which was six shots better than her previous low score. “Brandy has the potential,” explained Vahling. “We knew Brandy had it in her. She has all the tools. It wasn’t like it was a complete surprise. It was a very pleasant one.” McClain played smart golf in Grand Junction. “I played the best I’ve ever played,” she said. “I’ve never done that well. Ron (assistant coach Ron Saul) told me to play smart so we planned every hole and to lay up to my 75-yard shot. I practice that shot a lot. “And I was hitting my irons better than I usually do. I had a lot more birdie opportunities than I actually made, but I didn’t have a three-putt.” McClain, Lee and Chan, along with the Jaguars’ fourth golfer, Naura Tagiya, will be a factor in what is expected to be a competitive race for the state team title. “Our number four golfer has the potential to do it,” said Vahling. “She just hasn’t played as much competitive golf as the other three. Her scores keep coming down and she might surprise somebody.” Defending state champion Regis Jesuit and Grandview, which finished second in the Southern Regional, loom as the teams to beat. “We’ve got a good chance,” added Vahling. “Regis is going to be there. Monarch is always tough. We beat Arvada West in Grand Junction but I wouldn’t put it past them
Rock Canyon girls golf coach Dave Vahling and sophomore Brandy McClain at practice on May 12. Photo by Jim Benton
STATE QUALIFIERS South Metro golfers who have qualified for the May 23-24 Girls State Golf Championships are listed below. The 5A tournament is at Common Ground Golf Course in Aurora while the 4A tournament will be held at Pueblo Country Club Arapahoe – Beth Lebar, Christine Attal, Jacq Pepper Castle View – Callie Kloenne Chaparral – Katie Malcolm Douglas County – Nicole Tedesco Cherry Creek – Payton
Canon, Lexi Ringsby, Hannah Fey, Stephanie Bang Heritage – Joanna Kempton, Gabby Esquibel, Delaney Benson, Kendra George
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co-op team with kids from Rock Canyon, ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch competing with us.” The coach said that like many teams, about 50 percent of those on the roster compete with club teams. She added that about 25 percent of those swimming with club teams are really dedicated to swimming. The Highlands Ranch team won the meet’s first event as Frank Ruppel, Gavi Sasis, Peayton Sherschel and Darren Woon joined forced to win the 200-yard medley relay. Highlands Ranch individual event winners includes Sasia who won the 100-yard butterfly and Dominic Griffin who won the 500-yard freestyle. The Highlands Ranch team of Austin Hegenmann, Jake Leichner, Ruppel and Sasia also won the final event of the meet, the 400-yard freestyle relay. Coach Kwon said was a red letter year for Ian Kretzmann, a senior swimming with the Highlands Ranch team. “I have been swimming competitively since I was in fifth grade but this is a very special season for me because, for the first time, I qualified for the league A meet and for state,” he said. “My event is the 50 freestyle and I feel like my motivation this season was the fact it is my senior year and my last shot at getting to the A league meet and to state.” He said he was motivated by the fact he wants to continue swimming because he loves the sport so focused on putting in the time and hard work he knew he needed to achieve his goals. He said the results came with a lot of hard work. His coach agreed and said his focus and effort trimmed helped him improve his time so he qualified for the A meet and for state. Highlands Ranch amassed 818 points to win May 14 Continental League A Swimming and Diving Champi-
Ponderosa – Halle Holmes
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to challenge. Heritage has three girls that are right in there. Grandview will be there and that’s who I thought would win everything this year due to the four girls they have who have shot in the 70s.” Heritage was second behind Monarch at the Northern Regional
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onship meet held at Heritage High School. The league A meet closes out the regular season. The May 13-14 league meet was the final opportunity for swimmers and divers to earn the right to compete in the Class 5A state swimming meet that will be held May 20-21 at the Air Force Academy. Regis finished second by scoring 542 points, edging out Heritage, which accumulated 539 points. Parker High School Swim was fourth with 435 points and the Douglas County/Castle View team was fifth with 262 points. Depth was key for Highlands Ranch: At just about every event, a swimmer with a white cap with HR in black stood on the podium. Coach Christina Kwon said she has about 60 athletes on the roster this season. “It has been a little hectic at times but we have been coming together pretty well,” she said. “We are a coop team with kids from Rock Canyon, ThunderRidge, Mountain Vista and Highlands Ranch competing with us.” Like many teams, about 50 percent of those on the roster compete with club teams, Kwon said. The Highlands Ranch team won the meet’s first event as Frank Ruppel, Gavi Sasis, Peayton Sherschel and Darren Woon joined forces to win the 200-yard medley relay. Highlands Ranch individual event winners included Sasia, who won the 100-yard butterfly, and Dominic Griffin who won the 500-yard freestyle. The Highlands Ranch team of Austin Hegenmann, Jake Leichner, Ruppel and Sasia also won the final event of the meet, the 400-yard freestyle relay. Kwon said it was a red-letter year for Ian Kretzmann, a senior swimming with the Highlands Ranch team. “I have been swimming competitively since I was in fifth grade, but this is a very special season for me because, for the first time, I qualified for the league A meet and for state,” he said. “My event is the 50 freestyle, and I feel like my motivation this season was the fact it is my senior year and my last shot at getting to the A league meet and to state.”
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Learning about hard work By Jim Benton
The Cherry Creek girls tennis team has more championships than you can shake a racket at. Photo by Jim Benton
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championship team in high school and I can recall everything about it,” said Brad Madden, who has coached Green Mountain’s baseball team to back-to-back Class 4A state titles and played on the 1994 Arvada West state championship team. “We were pretty dominating. We had (former Major League pitcher) Roy Halladay and a lot good guys. I can remember the feeling of it and being around your buddies. That’s something you’ll never forget.” Creating a buzz Chaparral Athletic Director Rob Johnson was the boys basketball coach when the Wolverines defeated Arapahoe to win the Class 5A state title in 2012. A title, he said, creates a morale boost. “People sometimes underestimate what that does for a school,” Johnson said. “Not just the state championship game, but the whole ride getting there. The kids are so excited and the fan base doubles and
triples. For any sport, it’s great.” Pomona won state titles this season in gymnastics and wrestling and was second in football and softball. “Winning a state championship sets the tone for the school year,” said Pomona Athletic Director Michael J. Santarelli. “The success unites the student body and the faculty. It creates the ultimate connection of academics and extracurricular activities. It also reaffirms that you as a school are doing something that is creating better people.” Ponderosa Athletic Director Tim Ottmann, who guided the Mustangs to eight of the school’s 10 state wrestling titles when he was head coach, said championships help draw positive attention to the south Parker community. At the same time, community support helps build title-winning teams. “To win a state championship,” he said, “you have to have the athletes who are willing to work hard, great coaching and you have to have parent support getting their kids places and supporting the coach.” Building on success Raising championship ban-
ners can help create a culture of winning. Cherry Creek leads the state with 193 titles across all sports. Veteran coach Marc Johnson has won eight baseball championships. “Winning a state championship does make a difference in people’s mindset,” Johnson said. Rod Sherman is Valor Christian’s former athletic director and current football coach. The Eagles have won 16 state titles since 2007, including six in football. Winning a championship “creates excitement for the kids and validates all the work they have done,” Sherman said. “Unfortunately, we live in a society that sometimes success is the most important thing versus the journey — and that’s the hard thing about championships. But the great thing is the banners that get hung up in the gyms and kids can come back for decades and know I was a part of something special.” And tere can be a snowball effect. “With open enrollment and choice, people begin to make decisions based upon the success of athletic programs early in seventh and eighth grade
For student athletes, winning a state championship means more recognition and special memories. But it also reinforces a lesson about hard work. “Everybody was so supportive,” said Pomona junior gymnast Annabel Spencer after the Panthers captured the state title last winter. “People never knew we even had a gymnastics team, and all of a sudden we won and they were like, ‘What?’ “ When Spencer would tell them she was on the gymnastics team, they would respond with “ ‘Oh, I heard you guys did so well this year’. People notice us now. This was one of the greatest memories that has happened in high school for me.” Valor Christian senior football player Booker Schelhaas learned about the value of dedication from last season’s 5A football title run.
“It wasn’t the game that meant as much to me but the process,” he said. “When the game was over, I got emotional because of the thought of all those days in the weight room, four years of working hard, all the team stuff to pull us together. The championship was the icing on top, but it was more of process. It taught me a lot.” Cherry Creek won last spring’s state lacrosse title and junior Asher Nolting definitely noticed more students and opposing teams took notice. “We definitely got a little more recognition in the hallway with ‘good job,’ ‘great game’ or ‘congrats,’ “ he said. “It was great to see a lot of hard work paid off and people noticing. People start to know your name in halls.” And, he added, “the season after winning a state championship that team is always on the other team’s mind. You are the target that everyone wants to beat.”
and maybe before that,” Ottmann said. “People want to be around winners. State championships do draw athletes to a school for a specific sport, especially if they maintain that level of success for a while.” Thanks for the memories Winning a state title in the spring is sometimes overlooked as classes are all but over for the school year. Rock Canyon won the Class 5A state baseball title last spring in a tournament that wasn’t decided until May 27 because of rain delays. After the Jaguars won, coach Tyler Munro returned to school the next day and the building was almost empty. While high school championship teams don’t get parades
like the Super Bowl-winning Denver Broncos, it’s possible the memories and inspiration will last just as long for those involved. “Overall, a state championship just builds school pride that is sometimes kind of missing these days,” Madden said. “For a smaller school like Green Mountain and the community, it sort of builds a sense that I can go to my neighborhood school and still accomplish something. “Green Mountain is an older school,” he said. “It’s pretty neat to see the people that had gone to school a long time ago come back and stick their head in the dugout and say, ‘I played baseball here.’”
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Future bright for Chaparral Cherry Creek eliminates Wolverines from state playoffs
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chaparral boys lacrosse coaches lined up and shook hands with players as they walked out of the visitors dressing room at the Stutler Bowl. It was bittersweet for head coach Kevin Graefe. Defending state champion Cherry Creek downed the Wolverines 10-6 on May 11 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs to end Chaparral’s season with an 11-5 record. “Yes, it was bittersweet,” said Graefe. “It was very abrupt. It was like ripping a Band-Aid off.” Chaparral’s playoff roster had 13 seniors and 14 underclass players, including nine sophomores. And that’s what left Graefe in a quandary. “It was a great season,” said Graefe. “I would say there is probably not a team in the playoffs that relied on sophomores the way we did this year. We had a lot of sophomores. We had a lot of seniors that had an impact, but we also had lot of sophomores in the program. And you don’t see that on playoff teams.” Although Graefe is looking forward to “a great year” next season, he also will miss the seniors. “They were very impactful and worked hard,” he said. “I started coaching most of these seniors when they were in seventh grade, so I’ve known all these guys for a long time. It’s tough to see them go.” In statistics through 15 games, junior Trevor Orndoff was Chaparral’s scoring leader with 27 goals and 18 assists for 45 points. Sophomore Alek Jacobson and senior Noah Dahm each had 33 points. Dahm had 31 goals and Jacobson 20. Sophomore Brett Boos led the Continental League and the state with 127 ground balls. Against Creek, the Wolverines got goals from six players. Jacobson, Orndoff, Dahm, Michael Pittman, Jake Graefe and Hunter Graefe scored, but Chaparral could get no closer in the second half than two goals to the Bruins. “We got close at times, we just didn’t keep the momentum,” added coach Graefe. “We had four players that had playoff experience. We’ll bring back a lot with playoff experience next year.”
Chaparral sophomore Slade Simpson (29) looks to make a pass during a first round Class 5A lacrosse playoff game against defending state champion Cherry Creek on May 11 at the Stutler Bowl. Creek won 10-6 to end the season for the Wolverines. Photo by Jim Benton
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An ‘apple’ goes to the teacher Douglas County School District honors Dr. Mark Thorsen
By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Dr. Mark Thorsen didn’t set out to be a high school teacher, but after 20 years in the field he can’t imagine doing anything else. He originally went to the University of Illinois to pursue a degree in architecture. He changed his major and started coaching baseball and wrestling at an area high school after deciding that drafting blueprints wasn’t for him. At least, not the usual kind of blueprint. Thorsen teaches economics and European history at Ponderosa High School, but the most ambitious thing he’s designed may be a unique class called social issues and service learning. The class teaches students to identify real-world problems and draw up their own solutions to them. “I originally went into teaching for the opportunity to coach,” Thorsen said. “Now I love it regardless of coaching. And I went into history because I love history. But now I would teach anybody anything. I just have a much deeper appreciation of the craft than I could have ever anticipated.” His colleagues appreciate Thorsen as well. He was recently selected by staff from around the Douglas County School District to receive the Apple Award as Secondary Educator of the Year from the Douglas County Educational Fund. “He’s an innovative teacher,” said Jarod Nicholson, assistant principal at Ponderosa. “He’s always challenging his students… Kids love him, he’s got a great demeanor, he really focuses on relationships and he understands the importance of fostering those relationships to build rapport in the classroom.”
Dr. Mark Thorsen, recently honored as Secondary Educator of the Year in the Douglas County School District, looks at notes on the “Think Board” in his classroom at Ponderosa High School. The board features thought-provoking quotes from people such as poet Emily Dickinson and activist Martin Luther King Jr. Photo by Tom Skelley Nicholson mentioned Thorsen’s initiative in creating Human Rights Awareness Week, an annual event at the school featuring speakers from around the world to give students a global perspective on social issues. This year the class participated in the Bridge Project, sponsoring the building of classrooms in Mozambique, a country in southeast Africa considered one of the poorest in the world. The students are also drafting a proposal for the construction of a greenhouse on school grounds to teach nutrition in urban schools and pro-
vide high quality food to hungry families. Receiving the Apple Award was “incredibly humbling” for Thorsen. He gave credit to his students, colleagues and family, especially his wife Chrissy, for providing him with support. The best part of the award ceremony, he said, was watching a video in which a former student, now a senior at the University of Colorado in Boulder, thanked him for making her believe she can have a positive impact on the world. “You don’t often get the opportunity to hear from students later on,” he said. “So
that really meant a lot.” Though his students and peers applaud him, Thorsen said his students are the ones who deserve the credit for making a difference. He may design the blueprint for change, but according to him, the students do the work. “I expose them to different ideas and different problems that they might not be aware of, but the extent they get involved is up to them,” Thorsen said. “I just think the students want an opportunity to make a difference, to be part of something bigger.”
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Highlands Ranch High School goes green School one of only six in nation to receive sustainability award
From left: Courtney Kuntz, DCSD sustainability coordinator; LeeAnn Westfall, DCSD sustainability and energy manager; Heather Berry, Highlands Ranch High School AP Environmental Science teacher; Kamla Sullivan, National Wildlife Federation regional office manager and outreach coordinator; Brian Kurzel, National Wildlife Federation regional executive director. Photo by Alex DeWind
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com One group of Highlands Ranch High School students sorted through 400 pounds of trash to implement new recycling guidelines. Another worked on putting a solar-powered cellphone station in the school. Still another adopted a falcon. The students in Heather Berry’s AP environmental science class designed projects that demonstrated sustainability for the school or community. “The whole idea seemed daunting at first,” said Lyssa Giorgi, a senior. “There are so many little things, as individuals, we can do to make our community more sustainable.” Because of their eco-friendly diligence, Highlands Ranch received a Green Flag Award — a prestigious honor from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) that recognizes achievement in sustainability. Highlands Ranch is the first Green Flag high school in Colorado and one of six in the nation. “They are reducing energy and waste,” said Brian Kurzel, regional executive director of the NWF’s Rocky Mountain Regional Center. “This instills awareness for students and helps them realize they can make a change.” To achieve a Green Flag Award, a school must complete seven criteria: identify as an eco-action team of more than 50 percent students plus teachers and staff, participate in environmental audits, create an eco-action plan, continuously monitor and evaluate the school or community, link the ecoaction plan to the curriculum, involve the entire community and develop an Eco-Code that is adopted by the school. Berry’s students brought their eco-
action plans to life, but the school and community were also involved. “It’s neat because we collaborated with a lot of different groups,” Berry said. Her environmental science class worked closely with the school’s ACE department, which includes at-risk students, in building an outdoor classroom. The space rests in the school’s entryway, scattered with large, seat-like rocks and surrounded by trees. The students memorialized the garden for a teacher who died two years ago. Students viewed their projects as an interactive learning experience. “In a lot of AP classes, you don’t get engaged in a subject,” senior Kendall Frederics said. “In this class, we were able to interact and make a difference.”
Frederics will study environmental science at Carol College in Montana this fall, in part because of her experience in Berry’s class. Her team worked with the school’s lunchroom staff to study compost trends. Students were given an hour and a half once a month to work on their projects during class. The majority of work was done on their own. They were in full control, Berry said. “They learned how to be sustainable,” she said, “and how to communicate with adults. They had to fundraise and solicit help on their own.” The National Wildlife Federation views the school as a role model for others. “It empowers the next generation of conservation stewards,” Kurzel said.
BY THE NUMBERS Douglas County School District has:
9 — schools that are National Wildlife Federation Eco-Schools USA, an international program that integrates sustainability practices
30+ — schools that compost on site 31 — schools with solar energy 2 — schools with wind energy 54 — percent of schools participating
in the district’s sustainability program
Source: LeeAnn Westfall, DCSD sustainability and energy manager
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having received her certification in 2010. And death investigator Micheayla McClain is the other. “I feel like I’m looked at and respected more,” McClain said of her recent certification. “The biggest thing is the knowledge base and being able to investigate the death in this county to the full extent that I now know how.” But McClain is just one piece in the puzzle of Romann’s plan to move the Douglas County morgue to national accreditation. Three more death investigators in her 13-person office are studying and preparing to take the fellow exam this summer. “Because it’s a voluntary certification, it shows how invested they are to become subject-matter experts,” said Romann, who became the county’s first coroner with medicolegal death investigation experience when she was elected in November 2014. She has 24 years in the field. “It’s allowing us to reach way deeper into science than we might have.” In Colorado, Arapahoe County and Adams County also each have two boardcertified fellows with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. The main objective of death investigators is to determine cause and manner of death. The coroner’s office, based in Castle Rock, is also in charge of identifying next of kin. They work hand-in-hand with police and sheriff’s departments by investigating past medical history. The knowledge McClain gained while studying for her certification exam, she can now apply while investigating a death. “If I go to a scene in which death circumstances aren’t immediately obvious,” she said, “I can eliminate things on a scene faster than before or hold things to a higher scrutiny.” That includes knowing the effects of specific medicines and how they react when mixed, and what to look for in a toxicology report. It’s important to note that unlike what’s portrayed on television shows, employees at the morgue are not criminal investigators, Romann said. They investigate deaths from a medical and scientific approach. “When you fall into this position, there’s a lost of shooting from the hip,” Romann said, adding that there is no degree program for medicolegal death investigators. Investigators in her office have backgrounds ranging from criminal justice to abnormal psychology. “But when you have people testing, it all falls together.” That is one reason why she and her chief deputy, Nick Lobello, are working to get the Douglas County Coroner’s Office nationally accredited through either the International Association of Coroner’s & Medical Examiners or the National Association of Medical Examiners. Certification and accreditations will ensure taxpayer accountability and transparency, Lobello said.
Pathologist Dr. Dawn Holmes records her findings during an autopsy. Photos by Shanna Fortier Dr. Dawn Holmes, a contracted pathologist with the Douglas County Coroner’s Office, takes a blood sample during an autopsy.
The coroner’s office is averaging a 12 percent-per-year call volume increase associated with the rise in the county’s population. Before Romann took office in 2015, the office had a 6 percent budget increase. Under Romann, the increase 2.7 percent. This she said, is because fewer autopsies are needed because of the increase of medical and scientific investigations. “When you bring someone in with a professional background,” Lobello said, “you may not do as many autopsies because of the depth of investigation you can do beforehand.” The average cost of an autopsy is about $1,500, which represents doctors’ fees and PUBLIC NOTICE toxicology testing. The Douglas County INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) Coroner’s Office contracts with forensic #017-16 ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN pathologists to perform autopsies. JUSTICE CENTER Some circumstances determined by the REPAIR OF EXTERIOR SERVICE /MAINTENANCE STAIRS state and nation require autopsies. But with The Facilities, and Fleet and Emergency Supthe advanced knowledge certifications port Services Department of Douglas
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the repair of the exterior service/maintenance stairs at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center. The said stairway consists of thirty-six (36) stairs and includes four (4) landings. The stairway is all concrete and brick construction.
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPUBLIC NOTICE Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB(IFB) documents INVITATION FOR BID are not available for purchase from #020-16 Douglas County Government and can OPEN SPACE TRAIL SYSTEM only be accessed from the above-menMAINTENANCE tioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas The Department of Open Space and NatuCounty cannotofaccept electronic bid reral Resources Douglas County Governsponses. ment, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible ON THURSDAY, MAY @ 9:00 qualifi ed companies for 26, the2016 provision of AM, BE A MANDATORY OpenTHERE Space WILL Trail System Maintenance, PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO as specified. The County’s intent THIS is to PROJECT. THE MANDATORY award to only one (1) companyPRE-BID for serMEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION.
PUBLIC NOTICE
previous year
County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the repair of the exterior service/maintenance stairs at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center. The said stairway consists of thirty-six (36) stairs and includes four (4) landings. The stairway is all concrete and brick construction.
The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the repair of the exterior service/maintenance stairs at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center. The said stairway consists of thirty-six (36) stairs and includes four (4) landings. The stairway is all concrete and brick construction.
Government Legals
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing 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 THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 @ 9:00 AM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL THE OPPORTUNITY TO vices BIDDERS related to Open Space Trail System DISCUSS THEhowever, PROJECT Maintenance; theDETAILS results ofAND this VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. IFB do not obligate the County in any manTHE PRE-BID ner. MANDATORY The bid responses, fees,MEETING reference WILL ATexperience THE FRONT checks,BEGIN and past will allENbe TRANCE OF THE ROBERT considered(OUTSIDE) in the evaluation process. A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000IFB JUSTICE WAY, ROCK, The documents mayCASTLE be reviewed and/ COLORADO PLEASE CALL or printed from80109. the Rocky Mountain E303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF Purchasing System website at www.rockyNEEDED. ONLY THOSEIFB PROSPECTmountainbidsystem.com. documents IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANare not available for purchase from DougDATORY MEETING WILL las CountyPRE-BID Government and can only BE be ALLOWED TOthe SUBMIT A BID ON THIS accessed from above-mentioned webPROJECT. site. While the IFB documents are availThree (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 017-16, Justice
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing 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.
Government Legals
ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 @ 9:00 AM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BEGIN AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE (OUTSIDE) OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. PLEASE CALL 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #017-16 ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER REPAIR OF EXTERIOR SERVICE /MAINTENANCE STAIRS
86 — percent natural deaths 8 — percent accident non-traffic deaths 1.2 — percent traffic deaths 4.8 — percent suicide deaths .002 — percent homicide deaths .006 — percent undetermined deaths
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #017-16 ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN the morgue staff is gaining, Romann and JUSTICE CENTER REPAIR EXTERIOR SERVICE Lobello hope to limit the the number ofOF au/MAINTENANCE STAIRS
The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of the repair of the exterior service/maintenance stairs at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center. The said stairway consists of thirty-six (36) stairs and includes four (4) landings. The stairway is all concrete and brick construction.
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-
Purchasing System website at www.rockytopsies needed by doing more investigating The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Supmountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents before cutting. port Services Department of Douglas are not available for purchase from Source: Douglas County County Government, hereinafter referred Douglas County Government and can In the end, Romann said, that means to as the County, respectfully requests Coroner’s only be accessed from the above-menOffice statistics for 2015 bids from responsible and qualified firms tioned website. While the IFB documents less taxpayer dollars spent. PUBLIC NOTICE
for the provision of the repair of the exterior service/maintenance stairs at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center. The said stairway consists of thirty-six (36) stairs and includes four (4) landings. The stairway is all concrete and brick construction.
WHEN AN AUTOPSY IS REQUIRED
are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 @ 9:00 #017-16 AM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS JUSTICE CENTER An autopsy is not required • unexpected andPROJECT. unexplained in an infantPRE-BID or THE MANDATORY REPAIR OF EXTERIOR SERVICE for every death that The IFB documents may be reviewed WILL ALLOW ALL POTEN/MAINTENANCE STAIRS comes through the coroner’s office. childMountain E- MEETING and/orState printedlaw from the Rocky TIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO Purchasing System website at www.rocky-withDISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND The requires Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Sup- cases; an autopsy in certain others • associated police action mountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. port Services Department of Douglas are not available for purchase from THE MANDATORY PRE-BID of MEETING County Government, hereinafter referred are dictated by national standards. A coroner • apparently non-natural and in custody a Douglas County Government and can WILL BEGIN AT THE FRONT ENto as the County, respectfully requests also can determine whether an autopsy is local, state, or federal institution only be accessed from the above-menTRANCE (OUTSIDE) OF THE ROBERT bids from responsible and qualified firms tioned website. While the IFB documents A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, for the provision of the repair of the exterineeded to determine cause manner of electronically, • due to acute workplace injury available Douglas 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, or service/maintenance stairs at theand are County cannot accept electronic bid reCOLORADO 80109. PLEASE CALL Robert A. Christensen Justice Center. death. • apparently due to intoxication by alcohol, sponses. 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF The said stairway consists of thirty-six (36) National andfour state standards drugs, or poison NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTstairs and includes (4) landings. The requiring an ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 @ 9:00 IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANstairway is all concrete and brick construcwhen the WILL BE •A sudden and happened a person who was THERE MANDATORY DATORY to PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE tion.autopsy are many. They include AM, PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS ALLOWED death is: in apparent goodPROJECT. health TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID The IFB documents may be reviewed MEETING WILL ALL POTENand/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E- been • known or suspected to have caused byALLOW • within 24 hours of admission to a hospital TIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO Three (3) copies of your IFB response Purchasing System website at www.rockyapparent criminalIFB violence Source: DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND Douglas shall be County submittedCoroner’s in a sealed Office envelope mountainbidsystem.com. documents VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. plainly marked “IFB No. 017-16, Justice are not available for purchase from THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Center Repair of Exterior Service Stairs”. Douglas County Government and can WILL BEGIN AT THE FRONT ENElectronic and/or faxed bid responses will only be accessed from the above-menTRANCE (OUTSIDE) OF THE ROBERT not be accepted. Bids will be received untioned website. While the IFB documents A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, til 3:00 p.m., on Friday, June 10, 2016 by are available electronically, Douglas 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, the Douglas County Finance Department, County cannot accept electronic bid reCOLORADO 80109. PLEASE CALL Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, sponses. 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTBids will not be considered which are reON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 @ 9:00 IVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANceived after the time stated, and any bids AM, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY DATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE so received will be returned unopened. PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID PROJECT. Douglas County Government reserves the MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENright to reject any and all bids, to waive TIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO To advertise publicformalities, notices call 303-566-4100 Three (3) copies of your IFByour response informalities, or irregularities DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND shall be submitted in a sealed envelope contained in a said bid and furthermore, to VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION. plainly marked “IFB No. 017-16, Justice award a contract for items herein, either in THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Center Repair of Exterior Service Stairs”. whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the WILL BEGIN AT THE FRONT ENElectronic and/or faxed bid responses will best interest of the County to do so. AddiTRANCE (OUTSIDE) OF THE ROBERT not be accepted. Bids will be received untionally, we reserve the right to negotiate A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, til 3:00 p.m., on Friday, June 10, 2016 by optional items/services with the success4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, the Douglas County Finance Department, ful bidder. COLORADO 80109. PLEASE CALL Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, 303-663-7707 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Please direct any questions concerning NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTBids will not be considered which are rethis IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing SuIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANceived after the time stated, and any bids pervisor, 303-660-7434, DATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE so received will be returned unopened. criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding PROJECT. Douglas County Government reserves the holidays. right to reject any and all bids, to waive Three (3) copies of your IFB response formalities, informalities, or irregularities Legal Notice No.: 929170 shall be submitted in a sealed envelope contained in a said bid and furthermore, to First Publication: May 19, 2016 plainly marked “IFB No. 017-16, Justice award a contract for items herein, either in Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Center Repair of Exterior Service Stairs”. whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will best interest of the County to do so. Addinot be accepted. Bids will be received untionally, we reserve the right to negotiate til 3:00 p.m., on Friday, June 10, 2016 by optional items/services with the successthe Douglas County Finance Department, ful bidder. Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Please direct any questions concerning Bids will not be considered which are rethis IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Suceived after the time stated, and any bids pervisor, 303-660-7434, so received will be returned unopened. criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Douglas County Government reserves the holidays. right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, irregularities bidder. 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, CALL 303-660-7495 FORorDIRECTIONS, Legal Notice No.: 929170 contained in a said bidTHOSE and furthermore, to Colorado 80104. Bids will not be conIF NEEDED. ONLY PROSPECFirst Publication: 19, 2016 awardBIDDERS a contract ATTENDING for items herein, either in sidered which areMay received after the time TIVE THE MANPlease direct any questions concerning Last Publication: whole or inPRE-BID part, if it isMEETING deemed toWILL be in BE the stated, and any May bids 19, so 2016 received will be DATORY this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing SuPublisher: Douglas County News-Press best interestTO of the CountyAtoBID do so. returned unopened. ALLOWED SUBMIT ON AddiTHIS pervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas. tionally, we reserve the right to negotiate PROJECT. co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday optional items/services with the successDouglas County Government reserves the through Friday, excluding holidays. ful bidder. right to reject any and all bids, to waive Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall formalities, informalities, or irregularities be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly Legal Notice No.: 929171 Please “IFB direct any questions contained in a said bid and furthermore, to marked No. 020-16, Open concerning Space Trail First Publication: May 19, 2016 this IFB Maintenance”. to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Suaward a contract for items herein, either in System Electronic and/or Last Publication: May 19, 2016 p e r vbid i s responses or, 3 0will 3 -not 6 6be 0 -accepted. 7434, whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the faxed Publisher: Douglas County News-Press criggs@douglas.co.us, best interest of the County to do so. AdBids will be received until8:00 3:00 a.m. p.m.,to on5:00 Frip.m.,June Monday through Friday, excluding ditionally, we reserve the right to negotiate day, 10, 2016 by the Douglas County holidays. optional items/services with the successful Finance Department, Purchasing Division,
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Three (3) copies Douglas of your IFB response able electronically, County cannot shall submitted a sealed envelope acceptbeelectronic bidinresponses. plainly marked “IFB No. 017-16, Justice Center Repair of Exterior Stairs”. ON THURSDAY, MAY 26,Service 2016 @ 2:00 Electronic and/or faxed will PM, THERE WILL BE bid A responses MANDATORY not be accepted. BidsRELATED will be received unPRE-BID MEETING TO THIS til 3:00 p.m., on Friday, June 10, 2016 by PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID the DouglasWILL County Finance Department, MEETING ALLOW ALL POTENPurchasing Division, Third Street, TIAL BIDDERS THE100 OPPORTUNITY Suite 130, Castle Colorado 80104. TO DISCUSS THERock, PROJECT DETAILS. Bids will not be considered which are reTHE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING ceived after the time stated, and any bids WILL BEGIN AT THE PHILIP S. MILLER so received will be returned unopened. BUILDING, FINANCE CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 THIRD STREET, CASTLE Douglas COLORADO County Government the ROCK, 80104.reserves PLEASE 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
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Custom Collection at The Club at Ravenna As the luxury end of the market comes to life, tour three genuine custom homes in Ravenna
By Mark Samuelson As agents all over the area report the luxury home market coming to life, there’s no better proof than you’ll find inside the scenic expanse at The Club at Ravenna -- 35 minutes from downtown Denver, but with the protected setting you’d want on a home that’s going to cost $1.5 million or $2.5 million. Ravenna will let you behind the gates this weekend to tour three genuine customs, sized 5,600 to 6,700 square feet, with the kind of lush appointments that match Ravenna’s views.
If you like what you see, you can pick one of those three and skip the year that it takes to build a custom home of this quality – or you can get some ideas and pick from Ravenna’s assortment of custom sites – some on the course, some backing to the national forest, all of them wrapped in scenery that could be a hundred miles west of Denver.
You can also see floor plans, renderings and homesite locations where Ravenna’s participating builders are getting set to launch a few pre-designed custom and semi-custom homes from $1.7 million – “We’re always hearing from homebuyers, saving some time and maybe some dollars, even Denver natives, who tell us, ‘I had as well. no idea a community this remarkable was anywhere nearby,’” says Operations Man- The three that are open today are rife with ager and Listing Broker Dale Schossow of the possibilities: including in an expanLIV Sotheby’s International Realty, exclu- sive Tuscan ranch designed by renowned sive agent for Ravenna. His team will give Knudson Gloss Architects, with grand you a gate pass to tour those three resale entertaining areas that blend seamlessly customs, on the market at $1.99 million, to an outdoor courtyard, all with panora$1.995 million and $2.2 million – along mas either of the 18th fairway or the nawith Ravenna’s Jay Morrish signature golf tional forest. It has a very private upstairs course and clubhouse, all wrapped in icon- suite either for guests or as an office; and ic red-rock ridges. a gourmet kitchen opening to a hearth
Custom Homesites from the mid-$200,000s Remington Homes Golf Villas from the mid-$700,000s Thomas Sattler Estate Collection from $1,100,000 Hollister Michaels Collection from $1,495,000 Custom Homes from $1,500,000 Open Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm, Mon. by appointment
room trimmed in rusty shades of match- residents get a lineup of creative commuing granite, hardwood and masonry. nity events that go well beyond golf: bimonthly vintner-hosted wine dinners, salAlthough you can still purchase the most sa dances, Oktoberfest and others, usually promising custom sites, the time to be oriented around the chef ’s highly regardlooking at Ravenna – allowing a build- ed fare. And you can tour the model for out of only 243 homes -- is right now, says Remington Homes’ Golf Villa Collection at Schossow. “The velocity of sales and num- Ravenna, some priced from just the $700s, ber of private residences under construc- set in an arroyo between rock ridges. tion we’re seeing this spring is way beyond last year’s,” he says. “Even if you’re not Ravenna will provide you a gate pass at planning to build until 2017, you need to sales center tomorrow and Sunday (or tosee these sites right away.” day by appointment), located just outside its 24-hour gate off Waterton Road, 10-to-5 This weekend, you can also speak with the p.m. Saturday, 11-to-5 Sunday. Take C-470 membership director, Hack, at the Raven- to Wadsworth, head south four miles to na’s clubhouse overlooking the course – Waterton Road, turn left a half mile to where membership is optional, but where Dante Drive, and right; call 720-956-1600.
Custom Collection Home Tour at The Club at Ravenna
WHERE: The Club at Ravenna, gated golf community wrapped in red rocks; 3 luxury custom
resale homes open Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; along with custom home sites, golf villas, and the clubhouse. 11118 Caretaker Rd., Littleton; from C-470 exit Wadsworth, south 4 miles to Waterton Rd.; turn left (south) 1/2–mile to Dante; turn right 1 block to Caretaker, turn right to sales center for gate pass & map
PRICE: From $1.5 million; custom resales $1.99M, $1.995M, $2.2M WHEN: Gate passes Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Friday by appointment. PHONE: 720-956-1600 WEB: RavennaGolf.com
Custom Homes • Homesites • Golf • Social Club 11118 Caretaker Road, Littleton, CO 80125 720.956.1600 • RavennaGolf.com