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C-470 work could begin next year New toll lanes included in highway project By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Lolli and Pops gives away free candy during the Park Meadows Pancake Breakfast Aug. 28. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
Mall opens doors to new stores Businesses include vintage candy store, girls’ athletic wear By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com If you like candy, you’ll love Lolli and Pops, a vintage candy store. If you’re an active young girl, Ivivva may become your favorite shopping destination. And if you’re in the mood for a good burger or some Mexican fare, then the Park Meadows Food Court can satisfy your palate with The Melt and Chipotle. The four stores are among recent new additions to Park Meadows, recently highlighted during the Lone Tree shopping mall’s anniversary pancake breakfast. Walking into Lolli and Pops is like stepping back into the old-fashioned candy stores of the 1940s and ‘50s. Bins of every imaginable confection line the walls. An enticing glass case houses specialty chocolates and baked goods, and in the back is an entire section dedicated to gummies. You can fill your own bag or jar with whatever candy you like for $13 a pound. “You fill it up with any candy you want and then we weigh it,” Lolli and Pop’s Kelly Comstock said. “Based on that weight, you pay your price. It’s $13 per pound but you aren’t obligated to fill it up to that pound. Yesterday, someone paid $1. It’s whatever you want.” The sweets shop also offers glass jars at various price points that come with free refills. “It’s a really good gift because it’s one price,” Comstock said. “It’s $100 for our smallest jar and then you get free refills for a whole calendar year.” Lolli and Pops also offers a jar that gives you free refills forever. Ivivva, owned by Lulu Lemon, sells athletic wear for girls ages 4-14 and opened about a month ago. Like its bigsister store, Ivivva often uses live models in its windows and hosts events such as the Sept. 5 cheerleading clinic with a former University of Colorado cheerleader. “She’s going to go over dreams and goals and kind of share her story about how she got to where she is today,” said Reba Kurcera of Ivivva. “She’s a coach
The Colorado Department of Transportation hosted an informational session Aug. 26 at the Lone Tree Arts Center to take public comment and answer questions about a number of projects set to take place along the C-470 corridor. The projects, which include new toll lanes, drew a great deal of public comment at the meeting, with residents who live in the area voicing concerns about noise. The various improvement projects will cost an estimated $340 million to $380 million and have a long-term completion goal of 2035. CDOT also proposed an interim 2016 construction phase that would tackle a portion of the long-term projects for the highway, including the new toll lanes. “We do not have $340 to $380 million to do this project today,” said Jon Chesser, environmental program manager for CDOT. “Nor do we have the traffic analysis that shows the full buildout is required today. It’s an incremental increase over time (building to) that ultimate 2035 design.” For 2016, CDOT is proposing an interim construction phase with improvements extending from I-25 to Wadsworth. It does include tolls and the new capacity to be tolled. The existing non-tolled lanes will remain. “The idea of the project is to provide the driver with options on how you want to get from A to B,” Chesser said. The cost of the interim project is C-470 continues on Page 11
Neighbors fight highway noise Coalition presents at CDOT public hearing By Taryn Walker twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com
The Melt’s first store in Colorado is at Park Meadows. The Melt serves gourmet burgers. now. We like to put a lot of stress on dreams and goals for girls and get them thinking about their future.” The Melt is a gourmet burger shop that opened its first Colorado location in Park Meadows. Chipotle will be opening Sept.14 — it will be Chipotle’s first food court location in Colorado. According to Park Meadows General Manager Pamela Schenck-Kelly, the new additions are part of an updating of the dining area that includes changes to the look of the restaurants. “We want to make it fun and exciting, so we’re changing out what our design criteria is,” Schenck-Kelly said. “Before, the materials were a little more natural and now we have a more sleek, industrial look. Open kitchens. We want people to really be able to see in there.”
Reba Kurcera works at the new Ivivva store at Park Meadows. Ivivva is activewear for kids ages 4-14.
After the Colorado Department of Transportation’s public hearing about C-470’s expansion, Highlands Ranch Neighborhood Coalition treasurer Byron Daniels said he’s feeling optimistic. The coalition was formed four months ago after several Highlands Ranch residents were unhappy with CDOT’s move to save on costs and not install noise-mitigation walls for the project, which will double highway capacity and add an express toll lane between I-25 and Kipling Avenue. The group has grown from one or two to about 50-plus, Daniels said. At the Aug. 26 hearing in Lone Tree, more than 200 Highlands Ranch residents showed up to express their concerns about C-470 noise. “The importance of this coalition is to get the noise barriers that were promised in the original 2006 plan by CDOT,” Daniels said. “We sell our homes, pass away and the next group of people come in to raise their kids, and they have this blasting noise from the roads that affects their health.” In 2006, CDOT released an environmental assessment for concerned Noise continues on Page 11
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CELEBRATE WITH PANCAKES
Park Meadows gives away free bottles of syrup during its pancake breakfast Aug. 28. Park Meadows mall celebrated its 20th anniversary with a free pancake breakfast in the food court Aug. 28. Flapjacks, coffee and juice were given out to those who attended. Douglas County Commissioners Dave Weaver and Roger Partridge were on hand for the event. Lone Tree Mayor Jim Gunning and Park Meadows General Manager Pamela Schenck-Kelly addressed the crowd and reflected on the opening of the mall and the 20 years that have passed since then.
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Park Meadows celebrates its 20th anniversary with a pancake breakfast.
WWII vet’s story one of dollars and heart The burly Vietnam veteran walked up to Jack Frank, 90, a World War II vet facing the frightening quandary of living longer than he can support himself. “You the vet I Ann Macari just donated to?” he asked, stickHealey ing out his hand. “I’m Bud.” “I appreciate it,” Jack said, grabbing Bud Pacotti’s hand. “So you’re WWII?” said Pacotti, who served in the Army and received two Purple Hearts. “My dad was at Normandy — the Italian campaign.” “We were in the Pacific,” answered Jack, a mechanic with the Marines’ amphibious tank battalion that landed at Okinawa. Pacotti, a Santa-like beard wrapping his face, looked steadily into Jack’s alert, blue eyes. So, he asked, “What’s your situation?” Jack’s situation is this: In about four months, he and his wife, Judee, 69, expect to run out of money. That, in itself, is shameful, that any of our elders — including those who have fought for this country’s freedoms — should find themselves fearing the days ahead because there isn’t enough money in the bank. There is shame, too, that the government may have failed Jack, unaware of benefits for WWII vets. No one told Jack. But this also is a story of compassion, of heart. Goodwill brimmed Saturday in the small, local tavern that held a fundraiser for Jack and Judee, palpable testimony that in a world often shadowed by distress and sorrow, kindness is alive and well.
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World War II veteran Jack Frank at the fundraiser in his honor Aug. 29. Photo by Derek Scott Photography “It shows,” said Christian Redmond, an Army cavalry scout veteran, “the best of America.” Jack believed he’d planned well for his aging years, saving enough money to live until 100. But the 2008 financial crisis in the banking and mortgage industries decimated his retirement fund. Bills last year for unanticipated medical issues also swallowed big chunks. Jack and Judee aren’t alone in their crisis. We are living longer — statistics show life expectancy is steadily growing. But a 2015 study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, which has conducted research on retirement plans since 1978, also found among those who had died at age 85 or older, 20.6 percent had no nonhousing assets and about 12 percent had no assets left at all. Healey continues on Page 9
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Hundreds gather at Highlands Ranch High School Aug. 28 to remember Joe Chandler and dedicate a life garden in his honor. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
Sue Chandler remebers her husband, Joe, who passed away suddenly in October 2014.
School remembers teacher with life garden Joe Chandler died Oct. 12, 2014
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Students and teachers hugged. Some laid flowers down for their deceased friend and mentor, and others simply smiled or shed quiet tears. Hundreds of students, teachers and friends gathered in the front of Highlands Ranch High School Aug. 28 to celebrate the life of former teacher Joe Chandler and dedicate a new life garden in his honor. “It’s pretty amazing to see how many are here and how many people Joe Chandler really affected,” said Bas Wolfe, an alternative cooperative education teacher at HRHS and friend of Chandler. “I don’t
know if we can ever really quantify that.” One of Chandler’s former students, Brie Fitzgerald, spoke about his impact on his students and the legacy he left behind for them. “The idea of a life garden was his one last wish as our ACE teacher,” said Fitzgerald. “Through hard work and much grinding of teeth, we did it. I’m proud to say I think Mr. Chandler is smiling down on us.” Chandler, 46, collapsed and died Oct. 12, 2014, while on a fall break cruise with his wife, Sue Chandler, who said her husband’s family has a history of heart conditions. According to Sue, he did not regain consciousness despite multiple efforts to revive him. Joe Chandler is also survived by four children. Now, at the start of a new school year,
his HRHS family came together to remember a man who meant so much to them. According to Wolfe, the life garden is simply the “foundation for years and years of additions and new projects to be added to this.” Chandler ran the school’s ACE program since its inception in 2007. Classes in the program are designed for at-risk students to learn life skills. Under Chandler’s direction, the state-sanctioned ACE was recognized as the best among 111 such programs in Colorado. “Hope is not a plan. Every ACE student knows that phrase, and they know it well,” Fitzgerald said. “As our beloved teacher’s motto, it was taken and used as a guide to get through this last year.” Sue Chandler spoke about her husband
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A student from Wildcat Mountain Elementary rides a zip line at Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures near Larkspur. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
Students go on outdoor EdVentures School district’s facility gets new name, expanded mission
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Fifth-grade students from Wildcat Mountain Elementary School are spread out across the 99-acre campus of the newly named Stone Canyon Outdoor EdVentures near Larkspur. One group builds water-powered rockets on the deck of the main school building. Some sit in classrooms learning about aerodynamics or in the cafeteria learning to cook. Another group is in the woods putting on equipment as they prepare to ride a zip line. “This is the fourth year that we’ve been out here, and we love it,” said Paula Neil, a teacher at the Highlands Ranch school. “The kids love it. They’ve made a lot of changes and added more activity groups, and they’re really great. The kids are really engaged. They don’t want to stop.” The center opened in 2012 as the Douglas County Outdoor Education Center. It was bought by Douglas County and donated to the Douglas County School District. In November, Jolee Jones was hired as the program’s new director. According to Jones, in addition to its new name, the campus hopes to expand it services beyond its work with schools to offer retreats and team-building experiences for businesses and others. “We wanted to incorporate the ideas of adventure and education,” Jones said of the new name and branding. “Even though something might be thrilling and full of adrenaline, there can be learning that comes from it.” The campus has a ropes course and
two 800-foot zip lines. The cost of the three-day, two-night program is currently $225 per student. There are scholarships available for students who can’t afford the tuition. “For every 20 paying students that a school brings, they get a free admission,” Jones said. According to the Douglas County School District, about $655,000 has been invested in the property since it opened in 2012, and some 5,200 Douglas County students visit each year. Jolee said she hopes to bring in more visitors with offerings such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and wilderness survival, along with clinics on wilderness response and first aid. The site got another bump in profile in March when Douglas County commissioners designated the camp a local historic landmark as the site of Robert LeFevre’s Freedom School in the 1960s. The school was a place to teach Libertarian ideals. Jones said she hopes to turn old administration buildings into places to house guests and hold corporate events when they can afford to do so. Even with the expanded focus of bringing in more outside groups, it’s the children who may still get the most from the experience. “Kids come out for a three-day trip to learn in this outdoor setting. What we do is really supplement the classroom. They’re outside all day learning experientially,” Jones said. The teachers from Wildcat Mountain say they can see the difference in their students after a day or two in nature. “They take chances and go outside their comfort zone, get to know other people,” said Jillian Beal. “It’s such a benefit. It’s a classroom outside.”
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“The Catbird Seat” by Bill Noland. Photos by Jennifer Smith
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By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial welcomed two new sculptures to its grounds on Aug. 26. “We’re very pleased to be able to display the art on loan,” said John Ostermiller, chairman of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board of Directors. “These are great pieces to show, and they help
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Businesses from around Lone Tree came together Aug. 27 to raise money for three different charities and help foster a community atmosphere. The Park Meadows Block Party took donations for Kids in Need of Dentistry, Judi’s House and Face the Challenge. Lone Tree Brewing Co. served beer, and Snooze flipped pancakes for those on hand. “We decided to have a block party to get the local businesses together and try and get some community spirit going,” Metro Dental Director of Business Development Rachel Summers said. “It doesn’t seem like there is a lot of that going on yet in Lone Tree.”
Lone Tree Brewing Company helped organize the Park Meadows Block Party in Lone Tree.
Money is raised for three different charities Aug. 27 at the Park Meadows Block Party in Lone Tree.
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School bus crashes in Highlands Ranch No serious injuries reported in collision on Broadway
By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com A Douglas County School District bus carrying 29 children was involved in a crash with a pickup on Broadway near Northridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch the afternoon of Aug. 27. Three children were treated on the scene for “bumps and bruises,” and neither driver required care for injuries, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The children from Northridge Elementary were taken to nearby Christ Lutheran Church, where another bus was sent to take them home. The driver of the bus, who has not been identified, was ticketed for careless driving, a sheriff’s office spokeswoman said. There will be a review process before the bus driver will be allowed to transport students again, a spokeswoman for the school district said. The driver of the other vehicle, Barrie
Barrie Brinkley’s Chevy Silverado sustained major damage in a collision with a Douglas County school bus on Aug. 27. Photo by Jennifer Smith
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That kind of reality wounds one’s spirit. “I know he’s felt like he’s not as much of a man because he can’t take care of us,” said Judee, who notes that in 33 years of marriage she and Jack have had just two disagreements. “That’s it. He’s a great guy.” For Jack’s neighbors in the Parker complex where he lives, the call to action was immediate. “He’s just a good man,” said Ron Meier, 56, a member of the condominium’s board. “Anytime the association needs a volunteer, he does it. All he wants to do is help people.” Then, too, he fought in WWII. He is a vanishing relic. According to numbers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 492 WWII vets are dying every day. Of the 16 million who served in that war, a little more than 855,000 remain. By 2036, it is estimated no living veterans of World War II will be left. Jack was 17 when he enlisted in the Marines. He was at Okinawa and Guadalcanal, crucial battles in the Pacific theater. For that service, Jack’s friends believe, society owes Jack — and all veterans —a debt of gratitude that they say often, sadly, goes unpaid.
“I love my country,” Redmond said. “But when it comes to getting benefits for our veterans, it could use a little work.” Bob Nobles, 55, who with his wife, Nancy, owns Takoda Tavern, agreed. “They amaze me every single day,” he said. “Our country could do a lot better by taking care of our elders and our children who have fought wars for us.” So Nobles, Meier, Redmond, Mac McCrory and Aaron Davis quickly pulled together a benefit to raise money for Jack. They held it Saturday at the Nobles’ tavern, an area hangout for veterans where American flags and banners on walls proclaim support for troops, POW-MIAs, Marines and other military branches. Jack’s neighbor, Alan Chiu, 27, showed up in his dress blues. They talk about life and have become friends. Staff Sgt. David Schutt, 30, from the local Marines recruiting office came. Jack has stopped in to chat a few times. Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kurt “K.B.” Blair, 49, who served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, came. He is treasurer of the Denver chapter of the Combat Vets Association, whose slogan is “vets helping vets.” The night before, he sent an email blast to members asking them to rally. “We’re more like brothers and sisters,” he said, “like a big family that watches out for each other.” Combat Vets member Mike Alsop, 32,
an infantry reconnaissance scout in the Army who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, read it and came. “He’s got our respect,” Alsop said of Jack. “Whatever generation, whatever war, we’re combat veterans that support each other …” And, fortunately, Dr. Raya came, too. Raya, 63, who replaced his birth name of George Ray with his tribal name, fought in Vietnam and helps veterans in Phoenix navigate the VA system. He happened to be visiting a friend in Parker and heard of the event. He told Jack he was eligible for a pension that will likely provide him with more than $1,300 a month. “This,” a relieved Jack said, “is going to help me for years.” He and Judee need about $1,000 more a month than their Social Security income to cover basic monthly expenses of mortgage, utilities, food and medical care. That Jack didn’t know about the pension didn’t surprise many veterans at the fundraiser, who called the situation “disgraceful.” Reports show many veterans and their dependents don’t receive benefits they’re eligible for because they don’t know about programs or how to apply for them. “The government’s not good about putting that stuff out there,” Alsop said. “When our service time is up, we’re kind of on our own. That’s why we take care of each other.”
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By the end, about $16,000 had been collected, Meier said. The money will go into a separate bank account. This week, Jack will meet with a financial adviser to determine how best to plan for the years ahead. The generosity reaffirmed Meier’s faith in human nature. Some of the money came from unemployed vets, “who say, ‘I got $20. I got $40. This is all I can afford. If I could give more I would,’ ” he said. “It moves your heart.” Jack couldn’t believe the turnout. “I didn’t know I had so many friends.” He scanned the crowd, his red First Marine Division cap on his head. His fingers brushed a tear from the corner of his eye. Why the tear, he was asked. He gestured at the people in the room. “For all this.” Maybe we, too, should wipe away a tear — one for sorrow, one for the redeeming power of community. One for all of this.
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Learning to succeed together This is so much more than a golf story, so stay with me on this one, OK? You see, one of my favorite things about golf season is having the opportunity to participate and play in fundraising events. These are tournaments set up to help large and small charities alike raise money in a fun and competitive way. Now if you have never played or participated in one of these events, let me share with you that regardless of how well you play or how off your game may be, the format usually allows for everyone to contribute individually, and then based on how well you are all playing together, you may even have a shot at winning. The format is typically “best ball,” meaning that everyone tees off, and depending on who had the best shot, everyone in the group would get to play their next shot from that “best ball” spot and then continue in that same way until the hole has been completed. And for someone like me who may be having an off year or who had recently developed a case of the shanks, it is great to be able to have others on the team set us all up for success. Some of these outings have hundreds of players, with some people recruiting the very best golfers that they know in their quest to win. I mean, they will make sure they have someone who can really get off the tee with consistency, ensuring that there is always a ball in play. They will bring someone who can hit the ball a long way to maybe capitalize on a shot that is much closer to the green. And then they make sure they have a person who has an excellent short game. And because everyone has the opportunity to putt, there are typically one or two great putters on the team.
There have been times when I have been part of groups in which our team was assembled randomly, with no consideration for the golf skills or lack of golf talent that any of us had, and yet we won. We were able to win because on that day we each contributed Michael Norton something individually on every hole, so that WINNING collectively we played WORDS off of each other so well that our final score was significantly below par and lower than any other team on that given day. What if we were in groups or had teams of people in our lives where we could play “best ball” in some of the important areas of our life? I mean, what if we had a person who could really help us with managing our finances, and someone else on our team who could help put us in a better position physically, and maybe another team member whom we could rely on for emotional support or advice when needed? Who is the spiritual leader on our team who can keep us in the middle of the fairways of life when we tend to drift away from our path? And if we all played together, playing off of each other’s strengths, could we all help one another win more often and win more of the close ones in life? I bet we could. And let’s take a look at this concept in the business world. One smart strategy that really worked out well for a company that I had
worked with was to set up their commission and bonus structure based on team results instead of individual contribution. When they won a big opportunity and delivered the products and services successfully to the client’s satisfaction, the team was rewarded as a whole. There was a person who generated the lead or opportunity, there was the salesperson who worked with the prospect to win the business, there was an account manager who maintained the relationship, and there was an implementation and delivery team who made sure that everything went according to the plan. They all received a different percentage of the commission and bonus pool, but they all saw how important each one of their roles and individual contributions was to finding, winning and maintaining loyal customers. So maybe you already know who these people are in your life and you can assemble that perfect “best ball” team for yourself. Or maybe you will find them randomly or by coincidence or by introduction from someone else, and that’s all OK. Because the important thing to remember is that as each of you contribute individually, you will all succeed together. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Do you believe in the spirit of teamwork and its impact on success? I would love to hear your thoughts at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can all contribute individually and succeed together, 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.
Another episode of hate-driven murders I try to place some humor in most of my columns. Not this time. Because of the madness in Roanoke, Virginia. It made my heart cry, if that’s possible. Add it to Charlotte and all of the schools and other places where gunfire has ended lives. That’s not being entirely fair, but I don’t particularly care. We just like to shoot at each other. What happened in Roanoke happens in half of the movies and television programs that are made in America. And people pay to watch. I just don’t get it. Some of us lose our way. The population is shaped with hundreds — thousands — of powder kegs. Sculptor Henry Moore said, “To be an artist is to believe in life.” I believe in life, but I have missed my off ramp a few times. Sometimes I wonder why I am still here. Art has saved my life more than once, and it probably has prevented me from doing some things that I would have regretted. A dachshund saves my life every day. I have a screen saver — savior — of my father. Maybe most of us have been close to destructive behavior at one time or another. But the killer’s hatefulness is inexplicable to me. Roanoke is the same size as Highlands
Ranch. It’s not Chicago on the Fourth of July, where 10 were killed and 55 were wounded in gun violence. I woke wanting to hear about Donald Trump’s little dance with Jorge Ramos the night before, but instead I Craig Marshall Smith got this. QUIET I’ll be OK. I don’t DESPERATION have any other choice. In a week, I will be as good as new. The Roanoke’s station manager said that the incident will mark the station forever. He’s probably right. What do you think about now when you hear the words “Sandy Hook”? For a while there will be saturation coverage about where the killer grew up, his favorite bands, if he ever had a date. I am not interested. He’s in the history books now. He gained notoriety that didn’t come through good works. Adam Ward, the photographer, was shown wearing a Virginia Tech shirt. Remember Virginia Tech? Someone said this is becoming normal for
America. But there have always been nutcakes. Have you ever heard of Charles Starkweather? It just seems like there are more of them now. I am starting to depress myself, so I will get off of it. I will be lighter the next time. I promise. Many people get through these things because of their faith. That’s not me. What happened in Roanoke happened on the same day James Holmes was sentenced to life and 3,318 years right over there in Centennial. Another nutcake is probably waiting in the wings. I guess we just have to hope that we are not the next clipping. What I am about to say won’t make any sense. But neither did Roanoke. “For all we know this may only be a dream / We come and go like ripples on a stream / So love me tonight / Tomorrow was made for some / Tomorrow may never come / For all we know / Yes, tomorrow may never, never come / For all we know” Rest in peace, Alison and Adam. (Song performed by Nat King Cole; lyrics by Sam M. Lewis.) Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
Estate planning: what it is and who needs it “Does anyone know if Mom had a will?” “I don’t think so, but she gave me a power of attorney. Will that help?” “Who is going to pay for her funeral?” “I think she placed my name on one of her bank accounts. She told me that money was for the church building fund. Should we use that money?” “I don’t think so. Mom told me she put my name on the house and our sister’s name on the land in Texas. Will that make a difference? Our sister is receiving her health insurance through Medicaid. Will that be affected?” “Uncle Bob says he should be the executor. Should he be the executor?” “I think we should talk to an attorney about this.” Attorneys who handle the administration of estates get these and similar inquiries all the time. Most families can work out these issues with the advice of an experienced attorney. But
would it be better to know what Mom really wanted done? The purpose of estate planning is to ensure that your wishes are carried out while minimizing administration and other costs and avoiding disputes among the relatives and beneficiaries. If Dennis Valentine your family and the LIVING AND court know what your wishes are, the estate AGING WELL process in Colorado can be quite informal and inexpensive. The key is knowing what your wishes are and having them documented properly. If no one has your written plan, the law
will require that your estate be administered and distributed in accordance with Colorado statutes designed to cover what the legislature believes most people would want done with their estate. The court will also have to be more cautions in appointing the person to administer the estate since it does not know who you trusted to do that. That will increase legal costs. Disputes are more likely to arise because relatives may disagree about what should be done. Finally and most importantly, your wishes will not be carried out unless you agreed with the legislature’s plan for people in your situation. For most of us the estate plan does not have to be complicated. The basic element for most plans is a will. That needs to name your beneficiaries and key personnel such as a personal representative (executor), guardian for minor children, and trustee if some beneficiaries are Valentine continues on Page 11
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1,000 households along the southern part of C-470, and Sales said many are concerned about the additional racket that would accompany construction.
“We’re not opposed to the highway expansion, but we live with the noise generated by C-470 24 hours a day,” Sales said.
In 2006, CDOT released an environmental assessment for the area that recommended 2 miles of noise abatement walls and berms to be installed during construction along the south side of C-470 in Highlands Ranch between University Boulevard and Quebec Street. The project was put on hold, and the noise barriers have been removed from the most recent plans. The assessment period for the project began July 29 and will continue through Sept. 11. The complete document also is available in electronic format on the CDOT website, where comments can be submitted. No action will be taken until the assessment period is completed and CDOT reviews the comments and concerns brought up during the review process. For additional information, see www.codot. gov/projects/c470.
we received at the public hearing very seriously and will address each one as a critical component of the process.” The neighborhood coalition is demanding that CDOT and the Federal Highway Administration reinstate the two miles of noise walls. Daniels, who lives in Gleneagles Village, has a yard that backs up to The Links Golf Course. All that’s standing between him and C-470 noise are his doublepaned windows and ash trees, he said. “It awakens me at 5:45 in the morning now,” he said. “I love to sit on my deck, when I first moved here four years ago, I would sit out there, but now I can’t because it’s too loud. It should be tranquil, there are squirrels running around. I’d like to hear god’s nature.” When stepping out onto his deck to try
and have a conversation on the phone, the noise overshadows everything, he said. If CDOT decides to save 1 percent or 2 percent of its $360 million plus project by not putting up the walls, Daniels might have to leave Highlands Ranch, he said. “I will probably sell and leave before the property values plummet and the roadways get louder,” he said. “This is the house I thought I’d live in for the rest of my life — I’ve put tens of thousands of dollars into upgrades here. When you double the size of the roadway, it quadruples the sound and it’s going to be overwhelming.” Daniels isn’t just worried about himself. “This is affecting all generations,” he said. “People at the meeting spoke about
issues with the bike path that the state spent millions on, because the noise will be unbearable next to the (proposed) eight lanes without any mitigation.” With countless donations made from residents, the coalition has used its own money to invest in a solution. Daniels said the group hired a sound engineer and has written checks totaling almost $8,000. It costs $2,500 for a national law firm to represent the coalition for talks with CDOT, he said. The Aug. 26 meeting made Daniels proud, he said. “I’m happy that everyone was so well-spoken and that the turnout was so large,” he said. “I’m optimistic about this... Our determination is definite — we want these noise-mitigation walls.”
current estate tax law because Colorado has no estate tax and the federal estate tax only applies in 2015 if an individual’s estate exceeds $5.43 million or a married couple’s estate exceeds $10.86 million. You should also consider the possibility that you may become physically or mentally incapacitated. The easiest way to deal with that possibility is with a medical power of attorney, a living will, and a financial power of attorney. There are many other options that an
estate attorney will discuss with you to make sure that your plan accomplishes all of your wishes. This article just scratches the surface of the subject and is written to encourage you to talk to an attorney to develop a plan to protect you and your family. Seniors are more likely to consider these issues, but death and incapacity can happen at any age. Preparing a plan will ensure your wishes are carried out, minimize court and other costs, and minimize
disputes and conflicts among your family. There are many excellent estate planning attorneys who could assist you. The most comprehensive site to find estate lawyers is the reference service operated by the Colorado Bar Association. The web site is www.cobar.org. Click on the “Find a Lawyer” logo to get started
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currently estimated at $269 million — funding for the project includes federal dollars, state dollars as well as financing using toll revenues. Ultimately, plans for the road include tolled lanes that will extend in each direction between Interstate 25 and Kipling Parkway, with a second tolled express lane westbound between I-25 and Lucent Boulevard, and eastbound between Broadway and I-25. Carter Sales, president of the Highlands Ranch Neighborhood Coalition, gave a special presentation regarding the potential noise impact of the changes. Sales and the HRNC represent about
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citizens that noise-abatement walls would be installed over two miles along the south side of C-470 between South University Boulevard and Quebec Street, Daniels said, and they’re not doing it. The 2015 assessment proposes going without the walls. “We have followed the federal regulations and state guidance for noise mitigation for this project,” said Emily Wilfong, CDOT spokeswoman. “We consistently apply this process to all projects and we’re confident in the noise analysis we’ve done. However, we take every comment
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not able to manage their inheritance. It needs to consider hypotheticals such as the possibility that some beneficiaries and key personnel may die before you. Taxes will rarely be the major driving force in developing an estate plan under
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Rick Wilson’s dogs, Lucy and Mya, are his family. Photos by Shanna Fortier
For many Coloradans, dogs are family members By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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oloradans have cited many reasons for adding dogs to their families, from comfort and companionship to reminders to seek joy in life. Dogs make people look forward to coming home and teach patience and responsibility. A national pet survey estimates 37 percent to 47 percent of households in the United States have a dog. That’s 70 million to 80 million dogs that have been added to families.
Milo’s Kitchen brand dog treats recently released a study naming Colorado as the 16th most “dog happy” U.S. state. But you don’t need statistics to see how much dogs mean to residents in the south metro Denver area. All you need are eyes: Dogs on walks throughout neighborhoods. Dogs riding in the back seats of cars. Dogs lying under tables in restaurants. Dogs running through open space. Fur-children are almost everywhere.
‘They are my family’ “I think it’s one of the best dog ownership areas in the country,” said Rick Wilson, as he trailed behind Mya, his 10-month-old white Siberian husky, just after 8 a.m. at the Glendale Farms Open Space in Castle Rock. Wilson and his dogs visit the space almost daily. “They are my family,” he said, adding that he lives alone. “Dogs are pack animals, and we’re their pack.” As they walked, Lucy, his American Eskimo/ papillon mix, stuck close to Wilson as though she were his shadow. “She never leaves my side — we’re madly in
Teaching responsibility
Nancy Hampton says her family’s Rhodesian ridgeback, Remington, helps teach her sons responsibility.
In Parker, resident Nancy Hampton walked her family’s Rhodesian ridgeback, Remington, around the perimeter of the football field as her youngest son attended practice at the Bayou Gulch Regional Park. The Hampton family added Remington to their pack for companionship and protection. “The boys wrestle with him — they’re pretty rowdy,” she said, laughing as she pictured the raucousness. “But they have to have some responsibility with cleaning up after him and picking up their toys — unless they want them eaten. They’ve learned that.”
love,” he said about the 10-year-old dog. Lucy, on the other hand, explored the grass, the people and the other dogs getting in their morning playtime. Wilson added Lucy to his family after meeting her on an RV trip to the Grand Canyon. “This one kept jumping in my arms,” he said, while motioning to her as she wagged her tail and ran back toward him. Three days after returning from his trip, Wilson had the husky flown to Colorado from Alabama. He hopes that with her friendly disposition, Lucy will make a good therapy dog. “I’ve always wanted to raise a therapy dog,” he said. “Hopefully, in a month or so, we can start testing her with partners.”
‘It’s kinda like grandkids’
Amy Synnestvedt spends time each day at parks with her 1-year-old cattle dog mix, Scout.
Fur-siblings Amy Synnestvedt is hoping to teach her 1-year-old cattle dog mix, Scout, how to socialize with other dogs and children before she becomes a big sister. “I think cattle dogs, you might need to do some extra training, because she’s an attention seeker,” Synnestvedt said, as Scout ran after a ball at the Wynetka Ponds in Littleton. “Sharing will probably be an issue, but she’ll be great. She’s so sweet. She’s such a great dog.” The Synnestvedts added Scout to their family when they rescued her at 9 weeks old. “We just could not resist,” she said. “There’s just an incredible bond. We’re totally in love with her — borderline obsessed.”
Highlands Ranch resident Cindy Cordes is not a dog owner, but in 2014 she dog-sat for 50 weeks out of the year. “I think that dog owners want the best place for their dogs and they know at my house, I love them like they’re mine,” she said while sitting on a bench at Hound Hill at Highland Heritage Park. Harry and Rosie, the two dogs she was watching at the time, ran around the park. Cordes hasn’t always been a dog person. She had a cat for 25 years, and when the cat died seven years ago, a client asked if Cordes would watch her dog over the weekend. “That’s how it started,” she said. But the dogs she does watch spend time with her on a regular basis. “That’s what their owners like. They want them to have familiarity and not be in a kennel,” she said. “It’s kinda like grandkids. I can love them and play with them and spoil them and then send them home.”
Cindy Cordes dog-sat for 50 weeks out of the year in 2014.
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What did your summer sound like? Conventional wisdom says the “song of the summer” is the track you’re most likely to hear blaring from car windows, barbecues and patios wherever you go for the hottest three months of the year. Recent years’ claimants for the title include such hits as Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe,” Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.” Clearly, it’s a hit-or-miss recognition as likely to reward garbage as it is actual quality. In these days of music democratization, maintaining a consensus on any song being the anthem of summer has been trickier and trickier. Anyone who avoids mainstream radio could make a case for a completely different song in any given year (the aforementioned songs are all courtesy of Billboard, which I suppose is as reliable a source as any for what is played). I’m normally not one of those people who believe all good music ceased after, say, 1974 or the year the Beatles broke up. But that feeling of nostalgia has always been present in what I consider the best summer songs. In many ways, summer is a bittersweet season: It always seems to fly by far too quickly. Each summer rarely seems as good as previous years. And those of us who have to work watch the days go by through windows. Ultimately, summer’s fleeting nature is what makes it so special — if we were in a place where it always seemed like summer, we’d tire of it, instead of saving up images to get us through those freezing winter days. Capturing that fleeting feeling is the hallmark of a great summer song. Take Frank Sinatra’s “The Summer Wind,” with its sighing strings and lines about the melancholia that comes with looking back on summers — and loves — long gone. Then there are odes to the evenings, for those who think summer nights are the best part of the season. There is no better encapsulation of those nocturnal adventures than R.E.M.’s piano weeper, “Nightswimming.” The song is all about those brief pauses when you sit back and appreciate the moment and escapes with friends to get away from it all. The out-and-out king daddy of this particular approach comes from national treasure Bob Seger. The man can knock these kinds of songs out of the park with an almost shocking ease and consistency. One need only point to gems like “Mainstreet” and “Against the Wind” as proof positive. But “Night Moves” is his opus. The song has terrific momentum throughout, beginning with Seger’s voice and acoustic guitar, then adding the rhythm section — including a killer bass line that drives the song along — with the final flourish of Motown-esque back-up vocals from Sha-
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I grew up in a record store — my mother owned Budget CDs in Wheat Ridge for 25 years — and I learned early on far too much music courses through our lives to stick to one genre or artist. Growing up in Colorado, a state with a thriving live music scene — including Red Rocks, the best venue in the country — spoiled me. I saw and heard many of my heroes in person. All of this taught me the dynamic, manipulative, healing and, ultimately, transformative power of song. As Bob Dylan once said, “You’ve got yesterday, today and tomorrow all in the same room, and there’s very little you can’t imagine not happening.”
ron Lee Williams, Rhonda Silver and Laurel Ward. It I’m eager to share my love of music would probably be with you. Make sure to let me know, a classic if it only too, what role music plays in your lives. continued this And check out my blog, at calmacil20. way. But halfway blogspot.com, which highlights the through, all the week’s notable album releases. instruments drop off — except for a few finger-picked guitar strings, which you can only really hear if you’ve got the song playing loud. And, finally, Seger smooths out his growl to croon: “Ain’t it funny how the night moves When you just don’t seem to have as much to lose? Strange how the night moves With autumn closing in.” In four lines, Seger encapsulates the nostalgia of times gone by and beautifully stops his song’s momentum before kicking it back into gear again. It’s a masterclass in writing — lyrical and musical — and is everything I want in a summer song. What your summer sound is will ultimately be decided by the summer you had — be it adventures in the mountains, evenings on patios or days barefoot in the park: Every mood and activity has a tune. There’s still time to soundtrack new memories, but you’d better hurry. As Seger warns, autumn is closing in. Clarke Reader’s column on how music affects and connects to our lives will appear every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he spent his summer listening to rap music and Carly Rae Jepsen. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And tell him what you were listening to at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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WHAT’S YOUR SONG OF THE SUMMER? What is the summer song you can’t get out of your head — even though you might want to — the one with which you’ll always sing along? Email your favorite summer jam to Clarke at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Look for the results in two weeks.
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Genealogists to meet The Columbine Genealogical and History Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Visitors welcome. On Sept. 8, 1-3 p.m., will be “Publishing Shorts.” Sonya Ellingboe Presenters will focus on self-publishing SONYA’S and possible pitfalls. SAMPLER Includes “Family Newsletters” by Livie Green. On Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m., will be “Legacy Stories” with Gordon Taylor, assistant director of the Littleton Family History Center.
Square dance lessons The Kilowatt 8s group offers square dance lessons starting at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Englewood First Presbyterian Church, corner of South Logan Street and East Hampden Avenue. (A 76th anniversary dance/party is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Englewood’s Malley Senior Recreation Center, South Lincoln Street and East Girard Avenue.) Contact: Karen and Ron Dreher, 303-759-4862. Concert at St. Luke’s The Boulder Philharmonic will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The program will feature Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” with pianist Diego Cartano and Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite.” Tickets: $20/$10 ($30 limited premium seating.) Available in the church office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Proceeds benefit the John Wesley School Band Program in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala. Taste of Greenwood Village The DTC/Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce will host the 15th annual Taste of Greenwood Village from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Doubletree by Hilton, 7801 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Proceeds benefit the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation. (The Broncos game will be on several large screens.) Advance purchase of tickets required: $45/$125 VIP. Go to bit. ly/1WcTa7s. Friendship Powwow The 26th annual Friendship Powwow will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Denver Art Museum’s Acoma Plaza, on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Street. Grand entry at noon. Free. Dancers, drum groups, vendors with Navajo fry bread. Native American artist in residence Tom Haukaas will demonstrate floral beadwork. Museum admission is free. Dream Masterz “An Evening with Dream Masterz” will feature Carol Massie and Joe Givan at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets: $30, 303-660-6799, Tickets: AmazingShows.com.
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THEATER/SHOWS Opening Night Gala Lone Tree Arts Center celebrates the opening of the 2015-16 season with its opening night gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the center. Gala tickets include access to the pre-show gala dinner and cocktails, tickets to the opening season performance of “Motown to Jersey,” and a champagne/dessert afterparty with music and dancing. Single tickets are $150. Cocktail attire, black-tie optional. Reserved sponsored tables of 10 are available for $2,000 by calling 303-908-7939. Reservations available now from the Lone Tree Arts Center box office at 720-509-1000 or online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Observe the Night Sky Arapahoe Community College’s astronomy program will host a star party from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Littleton campus. Future star parties are Oct. 16 at the Littleton campus; Oct. 22 at the Parker campus, 15653 Brookstone Drive; and Nov. 20 at the Littleton campus. Star parties are in an open house format, and attendees may arrive at their convenience. ACC will provide telescopes for the parties, which are free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary; dress for the weather. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Contact astronomy professor Jennifer Jones, at jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839. German Research The Parker Genealogical Society will feature John Mears and German Research at the upcoming meeting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Stroh Ranch Fire Station, 19310 Stroh Road. The presentation is free to the public and all are welcome. Horse Council Membership Drive, Fundraiser
German Day (Deutscher Tag) The 7th annual Deutscher Tag (German Day) is a family friendly celebration of German culture, music, dancing and food. The celebration is Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 5, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6. Go to www.GermanDayInColorado.org for information. Colorado Historic Newspapers Castle Rock Historical Society welcomes Reagan Harper from the Colorado State Library, presenting information about the library’s online project Colorado Historic Newspapers. Program is Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments are served at 6:45 p.m. and the presentation starts at 7 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free.
ART/FILM Art Exhibit, Art Walk Town Hall Arts Center presents “Western Heritage,” an art exhibition featuring work by Lee Wasilik and Diane Edwards. The exhibit runs through Monday, Sept. 7, in the Stanton Art Gallery at the center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Go to http://www.townhallartscenter.org/stanton-art-gallery/. Town Hall Arts Center also will participate in Historic Downtown Littleton First Friday Art Walks. For information on participating galleries, go to http://www.littletonrocks.com/events/artwalk-aug/. 60 Minute Makerspace Douglas County Libraries presents 60 Minute Makerspace, which inspires book craft, pixel pop art, sewing savvy and more, for ages 12-18, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September at the Castle Pines Library, 7437 Village Square Drive, Unit 110. Registration is free; contact 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. DANCE Learn to Swing Adults are invited to learn a popular 1950s dance that can go anywhere. The Adventures in Dance swing class is at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 20. As a bonus, we have a private Facebook group with what you have learned. Contact 720-276-0562, info@adventuresindance.com or www. adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Social Latin Cha Cha Travel south of the border with the Hot Latin Cha Cha. From two left feet to fancy steppers, you have the tools at the end of your legs. Adventures in Dance offers this adult dance class at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 21. As a bonus we have a private Facebook group with what you have learned. Contact 720-276-0562, info@adventuresindance.com or www. adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Argentine Tango Feel the passion of the Argentine Tango. Adventures in Dance offers this adult class at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 22. As a bonus we have a private Facebook group with what you have learned. Contact 720-2760562, info@adventuresindance.com or www.adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. EVENTS Great DC Brew Tour
Chef Competition The Scleroderma Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter presents a chef competition Thursday, Sept. 10, at BAC Appliance Center, 180 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Denver’s top chefs will battle in three categories appetizers, main course and desserts. Mark Koebrich of 9News will emcee. A live and silent auction will feature items from Trice Jewelers, Wild Women Wines, Fox Hollow Golf Course and more. Parker Arts is Casting ‘Doubt’ “Doubt, A Parable” is coming to the newly renamed and remodeled Schoolhouse Theater (formerly the Mainstreet Center) from Friday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Sept. 20, in a Parker Arts and Parker Theatre Productions co-production directed by Denver native Michael R. Duran. Tickets available at www. ParkerArts.org or call 303-805-6800. ‘West Side Story’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “West Side Story” from Friday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Oct. 11. “West Side Story” is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter. org.
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Get a lesson in beer and chocolate pairing, and enjoy the unveiling of a limited edition library brew at the Great DC Brew Tour event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Elk Mountain Brewing, 18921 Plaza Drive, Parker. Adults 21 and older will receive a stamp on their Brew Tour passports. Registration is free; contact 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. ‘Star Wars’ Games, Activities “Star Wars” fans in grades 2-6 will enjoy games and activities, plus a special photo backdrop, at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration required for this Douglas County Libraries program. Family Event Join the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey clown for a family event from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Chick-fil-A Parker. The clown will give away a four-pack of circus tickets, free Chick-fil-A breakfast entrees for a year, a plush elephant and other prizes.
The Douglas-Elbert County Horse Council plans its annual trail ride at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on a private ranch just south of Elizabeth in Elbert County. Cost to ride is $10 per member; non-members can join for $15 per family (then pay the ride fee). Wild Prairie Kitchen will serve hot dogs and trimmings, plus beverages. Bring a potluck dish to share. RSVP to Sue Kalamen at 303-8412011 or Jan Wehrli at 303-688-0553. Plan to arrive between 8 and 9:30 a.m. Social Media Workshop Get one-on-one, hands-on help to answer questions about texting, emailing, sharing photos, using features on your smart phone, using social media (Facebook, Skype and Twitter), and more at a social media workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Parker Senior Center, 10675 Longs Way. Workshop is free. To register, or for information, call Mary at 720-560-5290. Bring your devices with you to workshop. 17 Mile House Tour Join other neighbors and history enthusiasts for a free tour of the historic 17 Mile House from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8181 S. Parker Road, just north of Cottonwood, both the house and big red barn will be open to visitors. Old-timers have been known to make appearances with stories and music to share. Bring the family for a walk back in time, or perhaps a walk to Cherry Creek. Contact 720-874-6540. Colorado Chile and Salsa Festival Celebrate the fiery green chile at the inaugural Colorado Chile and Salsa Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Local restaurants create green chile, fresh salsa, and culinary creations centered on the zesty pepper supplied by local Colorado farms. Local chefs will compete for the bragging rights and claim to Colorado’s best green chile and fresh salsa while you reap the rewards of their hard work and creativity. There will be live music, kids’ activities, arts and crafts vendors, and craft beer breweries. Go to www.ColoradoChileFest.com. Plant Society Conference The Colorado Native Plant Society will have its annual conference Saturday, Sept. 12, at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden, with field trips Sunday, Sept. 13. The theme this year is Native Plants and Pollinators. Experts will speak about native plants and bumblebees, butterflies, other pollinators, the U.S. government’s pollinator policy, and gardening with native plants to attract pollinators. Field trips include a beginning wildflower hike for newbies, a bumblebee hike, a tour of Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, and a variety of other choices. Go to http:// conps.org/volunteer/annual-meeting/. Contact conpsoffice@gmail.com or 720-663-4085. Farmers’ and Street Markets The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. For details, pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any HRC recreational center or go to http://hrcaonline.org/Classes-Camps-Activities/Events/Calendar-Events/ ctl/viewdetail/mid/5667/itemid/7479/d/20150503. HEALTH South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Sept. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Whole Foods SouthGlenn, 6853 S. York St., Suite 119, Littleton; Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Greenwood Corporate Plaza, 7951 E. Maplewood Ave., Building 3, Greenwood Village; Thursday, Sept. 10, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Plaza Tower One, 6400 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 1320, Greenwood Village; Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cabela’s, 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree. Medicare: Making the Most of Your Coverage
Celebrate Cultures at Cafecito Amigos Native English speakers and English language learners who want to learn about other cultures are invited to Cafecito Amigos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Participants are encouraged to celebrate art through the sharing of talents, stories, or traditions. The Douglas County Libraries program is free; register at 303-7917323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
A free workshop on Medicare is offered at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The workshop will be led by Patricia Kummer, CFP, member of Financial Planners of Colorado and a financial columnist for the Highlands Ranch Herald; and Liz Tredennick, Medicare specialist, planner and educator and the former director of SHIP. The workshop will last 45 minutes, with a question-and-answer session to follow. Space is limited. Call 303470-1209 or email clientservice@kummerfinancial.com to RSVP. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. A second workshop is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 29. Calendar continues on Page 18
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Mini Med School The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers Mini Med School for people who would like to learn more about medicine, health and the human body. The free eight-week course meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September and October for a one-hour lecture followed by a question-and-answer session with faculty members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Classes are at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, and a live video feed will be provided in south Denver at the University of Colorado Denver’s south campus at the Wildlife Experience. Classes are Wednesday, Sept. 9 (Day in the Life of an OB/GYN), Sept. 16 (Understanding your Step), Sept. 30 (Revealing Genetics: What’s In Your Genome? And Do You Want to Know?), Oct. 7 (Caring for Seriously Ill and Dying Patients), Oct. 14 (A Day in the Life of a Pediatrician), Oct. 21 (Hypertension: Understanding the Silent Killer), Oct. 28 (How Thyroid Disorders Affect Your Health and Well-Being). Registration is required; go to https://fastfor.ms/40db2. Contact Gloria Nussbaum at gloria@centralcoahec.org. EDUCATION Publishing Family Newsletters Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society presents “Publishing Shorts,” during which presenters will focus on self-publishing and how to avoid some of the pitfalls the amateur genealogist encounters when taking on this type of product. Featured from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, will be Livie Green, a society member, who will speak on family newsletters, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Mini Law School
September 3, 2015 Learn about important legal principles in key areas of law during Mini Law School, taught by members of the University of Colorado Law School faculty. Series is eight sessions, which last from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 8 to Nov. 3 at the Liniger Building at CU South Denver, 10035 Peoria St., Parker. A different topic is presented each week. Areas covered constitutional law, intellectual property law, litigation, estate planning and taxation, environmental law, family law, criminal law and contracts and business law. Go to http://colorado.edu/law/minilawschool to register and for information.
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Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are from 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 information on Facebook www.Facebook. com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Pitcher’s performance goes for naught Rock Canyon’s bats silent in loss to Dakota Ridge By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Canyon junior Sydney Marchando pitched well enough to win but was saddled with a 2-0 loss to the Dakota Ridge softball team. Marchando allowed just four hits and struck out nine batters, but the Jaguars lost for the first time in three games as Rock Canyon managed just two hits in an entertaining nonleague pitching duel Aug. 29 at Dave Atencio Field at Dakota Ridge. Assistant coaches Kevin DeCristino and Mike DeSimone were in charge of the Jaguars. Head coach Deb Kortbawi’s father, Jim Shutt, passed away Aug. 24, and she was not at the game. “We gave up two runs, and the way we’ve been hitting the ball, we just had a bad day at the plate,” said DeCristino. “You hold a team to two runs and you should be in the game. Dakota Ridge is good team. We will be all right. It’s a long season.” Key moments Dakota Ridge’s Megan Sansburn lofted a lead-off homer over the rightfield fence to give the Eagles all the run support they would need. Dakota Ridge also manufactured an insurance run in the fifth inning. “I was trying to throw a back-door screwball, and it broke a little too much and it was right down the middle of the plate,” said Marchando of the first-inning pitch to Sansburn. Key players/statistics Dakota Ridge pitcher Carlye Levy didn’t allow a hit until the sixth inning. Pinch hitter Darkia Brown hit a ground
Rock Canyon’s Sloane Stewartson swings at a pitch from Dakota Ridge’s Carlye Levy during an Aug. 29 game. Photo by Jim Benton single to right field to break up the nohitter. A base-running miscue thwarted a comeback. Marchando slapped a twoout single to left field in the sixth but Rock Canyon still failed to score. “We just couldn’t hit her,” said Marchando. “We had played teams with faster pitching and she was a little slower, and it was hard for us the get onto that.’’
They said it “She (Levy) just hit her spots and we were flat,” said DeCristino. “We scored 15 runs in the last two games, and we didn’t score any (today). That happens.” Marchando praised her teammates for help with her pitching performance. “Overall as a team we were really together,” she said. “I would get some strike-
outs, but then my teammates would pick me up every time. I kept us in the game, but they kept us right there too. They picked up the ground balls and (flyballs).” Going forward Rock Canyon plays Sequoyah of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Sept. 3 in the Erie Festival of Champions tournament in Erie.
SPORTS ROUNDUP ROCK CANYON JAGUARS SOFTBALL Dakota Ridge 2, Rock Canyon 0 Rock Canyon was edged out in the nonconference game played Aug. 29 at Dakota Ridge. Key performers: Junior Sydney Marchando pitched the full game, throwing nine strikeouts. Catcher Alyssa Tofoya caught one runner stealing for an out. Marchando and Darkia Brown boasted the only hits for the Jaguars. Rock Canyon 7, Eaglecrest 4 Rock Canyon beat Eaglecrest at home Aug. 27 in the nonconference matchup, scoring four runs in the first inning and then another three in the sixth.
Rock Canyon 8, Legacy 4 Sophomore Shelby Lamkin led Rock Canyon with a .667 batting average in the away game against Legacy Aug. 26. Key performers: Senior Caroline Thomas had two RBIs and Rachel DeSimone, Lamkin, Sloane Stewartson and Lauren Cohn all had one each. Junior Alyssa Tofoya also hit a triple.
BOYS GOLF Perry Park: Rock Canyon finished sixth out of 11, with a team score of 324 in Larkspur on Aug. 27. JT Snowden’s 77 paced the Jaguars.
SKYVIEW ACADEMY HAWKS
Racoon Creek: Rock Canyon finished fourth of 11 in Littleton Aug. 13. Nick Caldwell fired a 73 to lead the team, while Josh Pusar and Adam Schiller each shot 76.
BOYS SOCCER SkyView 4, Front Range 0 The host Hawks scored two goals in the first half and two in the second during their seasonopening, nonconference
BOYS TENNIS Rock Canyon 7, Douglas County 0 Rock Canyon dominated Douglas County going undefeated Aug. 27. Key Players: Doubles partners Erik Peters and Ben Miller, William Kong and Gavin Burkholder, and Kevin Criley and Zach Schmidt, each allowed their opponents only one point.
win Aug. 27. Key performers: Junior A. Fredrich scored three goals, while sophomore C. Callahan scored one and senior J. Hood had two assists. Junior C. Simpson had seven saves.
HIGHLANDS RANCH FALCONS BOYS GOLF
Pearson 79.
Aug. 27 at Perry Park: The Falcons tied Heritage for first on the 6,666-yard course with a score of 314. Junior Kyle Pearson’s 75 led the team, while sophomore Jackson Crist shot 78 and junior Ryan
Aug. 13 at Raccoon Creek: The Falcons finished first in the 11-team field, edging Regis 301 to 304. Junior Kyle Pearson fired a 70, while junior Ryan Pearson shot even par 72.
VALOR CHRISTIAN EAGLES FOOTBALL Valor 51, Bonneville 12 The host Eagles led 44-6 after the first half of the season-opening Aug. 28 nonconference game against the school from Idaho Falls, Idaho. Key performers: Junior Dylan McCaffrey passed for 173 yards and two touchdowns, and junior Noah Elliss had five tackles to lead the defense.
SOFTBALL Valor Christian 10, Smoky Hill 0 The defending Class 4A state champions scored four runs in the first inning, two in the second and four in the fourth in the
nonconference Aug. 27 home game. Key performers: Sophomore Alexandria Kilponen went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs. Senior Alexandra Kinder also went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs. Kilponen was also the winning pitcher, allowing one hit and striking out 10. Valor Christian 17, Woodland Park 0 At the nonconference home game on Aug. 25, the Eagles scored six runs in the second inning and three in the third. Key performers: Junior Erica Mann hit 1-for-3 with four RBIs and junior Lauren
Foster hit 1-for-3 with three RBIs. Sophomore Alexandria Kilponen struck out eight as the winning pitcher and went 2-for-3.
BOYS SOCCER Valor Christian 3, Denver South 0 The Eagles took charge in the first half scoring two points and rounded things out with another score in the second while playing the visiting Rebels at the Aug. 29 nonconference game. Key performers: Junior Robert Lanz led the team by scoring all three points, and
senior Hunter Peery made an assist. Freshman Ryan Pierce had one save while goaltending. Valor Christian 5, Dakota Ridge 0 The visiting Eagles dominated with three goals in the first half and two in the second at the Aug. 27 nonconference season opener. Key performers: Senior Robert Lanz led the team by scoring two goals while senior Hunter Peery scored one goal and made an assist. Senior Erik Jungjohann and senior Micah Grissom each scored one goal. Freshman Ryan Pierce had two saves.
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Two tie for top honors at league tourney Kyle Pearson struggled hitting the ball off the tee but once he got on the green, his putter rescued him. Pearson, a junior at Highlands Ranch, fired a 3-over-par 75 on the tough, tight Perry Park Country Club course in Larkspur Aug. 27 and shared medalist honors with Austin Hardman of Mountain Vista in a Continental League golf tournament. “My putter saved me,” Pearson said. “I only had one three-putt the whole round, which is pretty good on that course. Most of the other kids I was playing with had five or six three-putts. I felt I putted pretty well.” Hardman was one of the last finishers on a day that turned nasty with lightning delays and rain, but he managed to share honors with Pearson. And he actually won a card playoff. Highlands Ranch and Heritage tied for first place with 314 totals in the team standings, with Regis Jesuit third at 361. They were the first three teams to have all players finish before the bad weather. Also for Highlands Ranch, Jackson Crist had a 78, Kyle’s twin brother, Ryan, carded a 79 and Charlie Schneider finished with an 82. Heritage was led by rounds of 77 recorded by Reese
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Leiker and Nick Liebold. Leiker had a good back nine to come in close to the leaders. “I was proud of the way I held it together and kind of figured the game out,” he said. “I have to put in the work and make sure I put in time at practice, making sure I have my focus and eyes set on regionals.” Mountain Vista and Castle View tied for fourth place in the team standings with 320 totals. Rock Canyon was sixth (324) followed by Legend (341), ThunderRidge (352), Ponderosa (355), Chaparral (360) and Douglas County (370). Individually, other south metro area players on the leaderboard included Douglas County’s David Roney (76), Reese Taylor of Castle View (76), Chaparral’s Jacob Russell (76), Vista’s Cameron Chapman (77) and Rock Canyon’s JT Snowden (77). “It’s a strategic golf course,” said Kyle Pearson of the Perry Park course. “You have to know where to miss and leave yourself around the green.” Highlands Ranch tied for fourth in last season’s Class 5A state tournament, finishing 24 strokes behind state champion Coronado, who many observers felt had a home course advantage since the tournament was held at the Colorado Springs Country Club. The Falcons also lost their top player, Tyler Zang, who transferred to Regis. “This year we feel like we can get them (Coronado) back and we have more motivation to beat Regis because one of our top players transferred over there so we want to show them we can play well and beat them,” added Kyle Pearson. There are two more Continental League tournaments following the Aug. 31 get together at Lone Tree Golf Club.
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Pearson, Hardman each shoot 75 in Continental League golf event
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on October 3, 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and WILDCAT CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. for the Martinez Open Space Bridge Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2013032 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Wildcat Construction Co, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said October 3, 2015, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Neil Sarno, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 927641 First Publication: September 3, 2015 Last Publication: September 10, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
The South Metro Denver Chamber is hosting Calendar of Events its first annual Colorado STEM Summit Thomas Friedman and Norman Augustine confirmed as keynote speakers
Denver, CO - (August 11, 2015) - The South Metro Denver Chamber is hosting its first ever STEM Summit on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The mission of the 2015 Colorado STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Summit is to create a non-partisan, highly interactive and collaborative communication forum that aligns and connects business leaders, educators, policy makers, stakeholders, and thought leaders to assure STEM education and training for all Coloradans. The approximate 800-person summit will include keynotes by bestselling author Thomas Friedman as well as National STEM Spokesperson Norman Augustine. The program will begin with comments from Lt. Governor Joe Garcia followed by a keynote from Norman Augustine. A business panel will follow, including panelists Mark Van Tine; CEO of Jeppesen/ VP Digital Aviation Boeing, Ray Johnson; IBM Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Manager, Tom Cycyota; President and CEO of Allosource, and Chris Gdowski, Esq; Superintendent, Adams 12 Five Star Schools. There will also be an education panel featuring Becky TakedaTinker, PhD; President – CSU Global Campus, Bill Kurtz; CEO – DSST Public
Schools, Linda Reed; Superintendent, Archuleta School District, and Brian Ewert; Superintendent, Littleton Public Schools. Our luncheon keynote will be Thomas Friedman. Breakout sessions will be held in the afternoon; topics include: Engaging girls in STEM programs, Keeping educators ahead of the curve, Reviving careers with STEM skills, and Strengthening partnerships between business and education. This event will also serve to celebrate the ongoing efforts of partners in advancing STEM with: the update on the progress of the Colorado STEM roadmap, the
Statistics have motivated change within the STEM community: By 2020, 74% of all jobs in Colorado will require some level of postsecondary education. 55% of the best jobs in Colorado – as defined by projected high openings, above average growth rates, and those offering at least a family supporting wage – require skills in science, technology, engineering and math. The Summit is addressing these issues; to build a talent pipeline that benefits citizens and the economy.
For a complete list of South Metro Denver Chamber events visit our website www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, September 3 Water Security in Colorado 7:30 – 9:00 am – SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO Friday, September 4 Marketing Research Service Seminar – Arapahoe Libraries Districk 7:30 -9:00 am – Koelbell Library 5955 S. Holly Street, Centennial
About our keynote speakers: Tuesday, September 8 Lt. Gov. Joseph Garcia Business After Hour – Automated Business brings a Products passion for 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Automate Business Products education 11999 E. Caley Ave., Suite A, Centennial and public service to the Wednesday, September 9 state Capitol. Development of the South Platte River – Before he Littleton Business Coalition was elected 7:30 – 9:00 am – St. Patrick’s Brewing Lieutenant Governor, Joe Company, 2842 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton was president of Colorado State for his direct reporting and sophisticated University analysis of complex issues facing the world. – Pueblo. During As winner of three Pulitzer Prizes, he has his four-year covered monumental stories from around announcement of new commitments to tenure at the University, Joe helped the the globe for The New York Times since ensure every Coloradan has access to the university overcome financial difficulties, 1981. STEM education, and issuance of a callstagnant enrollment and a mediocre Please visit www.coloradostemsummit. to-action from the business community to reputation through aggressive marketing com for more information and registration policy makers. and non-traditional solutions. Norman dates. For additional questions and Augustine was chair of “The Rising Above sponsorship opportunities, contact Brian In addition to Friday, the 2015 Colorado The Gathering Storm” committee with Bartony of the South Metro Denver STEM Summit will continue on Saturday, the National Academy of Sciences and Chamber, bbartony@bestchamber.com. October 31, by invitation only, at the the National Academy of Engineering. He University of Colorado South Campus – served as president of Lockheed Martin For more information, visit: Wildlife Experience – from 8:00 am – 12:30 Corporation upon the formation of that ColoradoSTEMSUmmit.com or contact: pm. Saturday’s focus will be on legislation; company in 1995, and became CEO later Brian Bartony, 303.795.0142, office, there will be a policy discussion and forum that year. He is the National Spokesperson bbartony@bestchamber.com for action session for key business leaders, of STEM, has received the National Medal state and federal officials, legislators, of Technology by the President of the and school district leaders. Confirmed United States, among numerous other attendees include Senator Cory Gardner honors. Bestselling author of The World and Senator Michael Bennet, both of is Flat and columnist for The New York Colorado. Times, Thomas Friedman is renowned
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