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Voters make sweeping declaration After anti-reform candidates’ victories, school district expected to shift direction BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Loud chatter and laughter rang through a sports bar near Lone Tree the night of Nov. 7. Dozens of people occupied the intimate space, some sat at high-top tables, others stood in small circles. They hugged and smiled. Some of them raised their arms into the air and cheered. Cindy Malone, a parent from Castle Rock, stood in the corner, watching excitement permeate through the room. “I’ve seen a lot of changes in the past years and I don’t think they’ve been good,” she said, “but this is good. This is going to be a change for the better.” After eight years of an often-controversial majority of reform-minded members, the Douglas County School Board is shifting direction: Antireform candidates known as “commUNITY” triumphed in the Douglas County School Board election. Now, all seven members of the board oppose the majority of the district’s reforms implemented since 2009. Krista Holtzmann, Anthony Graziano, Kevin Leung and Chris Schor each won at least 57.6 percent of the vote, according to unofficial returns posted at 9:20 a.m. on Nov. 8. The nearly 90,000 ballots counted represented the vast majority of votes cast. The four candidates ran against

The four “commUNITY” candidates, from left, Kevin Leung, Anthony Graziano, Chris Schor and Krista Holtzmann, celebrate their victory in the Douglas County School Board election at a viewing party on Nov. 7 at On the Rox near Lincoln Avenue and I-25. ALEX DEWIND reform-minded hopefuls known as Elevate Douglas County, made up of Grant Nelson, Debora Scheffel, Ryan Abresch and Randy Mills. At a viewing party at a restaurant near I-25 and Lincoln Avenue, where Malone was in attendance, “commUNITY” candidates celebrated with a

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Crews light Lone Tree for the holidays City contracts with company to do the work BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Stringing lights throughout the yard is an unofficial start of the holiday season for some Lone Tree residents, who are willing to spend a weekend creating LED magic throughout their homes. Darin Rose, facilities manager for the City of Lone Tree, is responsible for lighting up the entire city with holiday lights, a display that not only delights residents, but brings visitors from all along the Front Range. ”It’s really about the experience,” Rose said. “Our goal is to create a display that can become a destination. Someplace families will visit and feel warm and welcome.” Rose contracts with Denver-based Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape

specialists each year to string and maintain the lights, and said this year’s display has been in the works since February. “As soon as last year’s lights were down, we walked through the city and discussed new colors and modifications,” said Rose. “We included some more colored lights and went to a cool white on the others.” Matt Schovel, commercial department manager for Swingle, said crews worked long hours to get the lights ready to go before colder weather set in. “There’s a lot of detail that goes into stringing lights. Some of the trees we light up each individual branch, others we string lights to create a canopy in the top of the tree,” Schovel said. In all, the lighting of Lone Tree includes about 18,000 bulbs of varying sizes, 50 decorated trees and thousands of feet of fascia, lit garland and stake lighting. One benefit of contracting the lighting out to Swingle is the city can change lights and displays annually

Contractors from Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscaping prepare for the holidays by stringing lights throughout the City of Lone Tree. Crews braved cold weather to string 18,000 bulbs and thousands of feet of lights. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LONE TREE if they are so inclined, said Rose. The lights themselves, the stringing and removal of the lights and the maintenance of the displays is included in

the contract price of $30,000. The lights are completed but not plugged in, and will be lit all at once the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Volunteers in Policing program seeking applicants Participants sought to help keep community safe BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Lone Tree Police Department is looking for a few good men and women to round out the force’s Volunteers in Policing program. VIPs are asked to commit to four hours a week, attend a training class and pass a background check. VIPs, who must be Lone Tree residents and at least 18 years of age, perform a variety of tasks that both help police officers make effective use of their time and help keep community members in Lone Tree safe. “Our volunteers do everything from patrol neighborhoods in marked cars, to walking the malls, doing office work, filing or working with victims of crimes to offer support and infor-

mation,” said Tim Beals, sergeant over professional standards for Lone Tree. VIPs spend one week in training to understand the role of the VIP in the neighborhood, resources available to victims, the court process and how to offer emotional support to victims of crimes. “It can be a very traumatic experience to, say, have your car broken into. You can feel violated and frustrated and just not know what the next step is,” Beals said. “Our VIPS can help walk a person through the process from start to finish, remind them to call their insurance, let them know what happens when it’s time for court. All of that helps our citizens feel a little better.” Police departments are mandated to offer victim advocate services in certain cases, such as assault or abuse. VIPs make it possible to offer counseling services to all, Beals said. “We are not advocating just for the

MORE INFORMATION FOR MORE INFORMATION on the Lone Tree Police Department volunteers or to request an application, please call Sgt. Tim Beals at 720-509-1159, email community.partnership@ cityoflonetree.com or go to the city’s website, www.cityoflonetree.com, and search for “police volunteers.” listed crimes that are mandated, but rather for everyone who needs it,” Beals said. Jennifer Roger Flynn recently joined the department as a designated victim’s advocate, and will help train VIPs in dealing with victims of abuse. Ryan Deleon has volunteered with the VIPs for seven years, and said he joined because of his long-standing interest in police work and helping people out. “We offer a lot of services to the community, all of which are designed to help officers make better use of

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their time,” Deleon said. “We are just the eyes and ears of the police department. We never initiate contact, and we remain in the safest place possible during an incident.” A popular, but little-known service provided by VIPs are house watches. Residents who are going to be away for an extended period of time can notify the VIPs of their absence, and volunteers will patrol the neighborhood and keep an eye on the house, including checking doors and walking the property. Lone Tree resident Dave Singer has used the VIP services for many years, as he and his wife travel extensively on a regular basis. “They have my number and my neighbor’s numbers. One time they called to let me know a package was sitting on my porch and they didn’t want to leave it there for thieves,” Singer said. “Lone Tree is a great place to live, and these services just make it even greater.”

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Homeless vet numbers may be down, but problem persists Cities, counties, groups try to reach out to those suffering after service BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An estimated 569 homeless veterans live in the Denver metro area, and Freddie Sprankel used to be one of them. After more than three years in the U.S. Army — including an almost year-long duty tour in Iraq — Sprankel got an honorable discharge in 2012 and was in a head-on car collision that caused him spinal damage in Fort Hood, Texas. He came back to his native Colorado to be near his family for mental support, went through a divorce and ended up homeless in Denver. A year and a half later, Sprankel was able to find housing — but for many homeless veterans, the path forward is still steep. “I would say the trajectory is such that that population is increasing,” T.J. Westphal, a service officer for the Arapahoe County Veterans Service Office, said of homeless veterans in his county. Given “the current housing market and cost of living, we definitely talk to a lot of people who are on the cusp of becoming homeless.” Westphal says the numbers are hard to track, but he’s noticed an uptick in the number of people in Arapahoe County who are on that edge since 2014 and 2015. For Sprankel, 34, it took a combination of help from a nonprofit organization and a governmental body to get him back to life with housing, as is the case for many like him. But dealing with the local offices of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs — better known as the VA — wasn’t easy, even for a homeless veteran. In limbo Left with no separation pay when he was discharged from the Army, Sprankel, a father of five, was told the VA would take care of him. But when he started his disability paperwork in Colorado, it was a self-described “nightmare.” Sprankel said he dealt with a slow-moving Denver VA system, and he said he had to go to great lengths to get his case on track and get the benefits he needed, a year and a half after he had come back to Colorado after his service.

Freddie Sprankel, an Army veteran, sits at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver. Sprankel, 34, was homeless in the Denver metro area after returning to civilian life in 2012. PHOTO COURTESY OF FREDDIE SPRANKEL

RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE The VA offers: • Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing • Drop-in services including showers, a food pantry, case management, housing assistance and screening and referrals for VA and community programs, through the Volunteers Of America Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center • Walk-in clinic service also oﬀering case management, housing assistance and program referrals • Call: 800-827-1000 and 303-399-8020; call 720501-3367 for the Bill Daniels center Homeless assistance and veterans services from nonprofit and local resources: These entities oﬀer services or help veterans navigate the VA process. In general, the VA offers avenues to permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and referrals for VA and community programs, said Michelle Lapidow, section chief for the homeless program at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Denver. Vouchers through the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — known as HUD-VASH — can be a road to housing, Sprankel said, but even if a veteran is approved, they still have to wait for housing to open up that accepts the vouchers. Westphal in Arapahoe County, an Army veteran himself, said frustration with the VA is often due to misinformed expectations. “If they feel like they’ve been burned, we help them” understand the VA’s decision, said Westphal, who previous-

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ly worked for the VA. “Some vets get into the mindset of, ‘Well, I’m a vet — the VA is going to be there to help me with anything I need.’ “ Because veterans often hear misinformation about help they can get, Westphal said, it can be a wake-up call when they find out what they’re eligible for. “I would say for my part, I wasn’t really informed at all,” Westphal said. “When I got out in 2005 ... there weren’t a lot of services for transition out of the military at that point. Over the last decade or so, we’ve really seen the VA and communities making an effort to improve that piece, but (the) military and VA have a lot of work to do (to give) good information to vets when they separate.” Mariah Markus, 26, a former member of the Air National Guard who trained and worked at U.S. Air Force bases, also became homeless

and met Sprankel through the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 in Denver. “There’s a lot of bureaucracy that surrounds VA claims,” said Markus, who grew up in Aurora and became homeless in July 2015 after exiting the military in 2012. “It’s a systematic problem.” Markus wasn’t able to get disability benefits because she never served active duty. “Some claims get approved all at once,” she said. “Some have to really put up a fight.” Challenges and welcome news In the metro area suburbs, the homeless veteran population is much smaller than in the city of Denver, where about 81 percent of homeless veterans in the area stayed on one night in the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative’s Point-InTime survey. But officials are still working to provide help. “Over the past year, Jefferson County has seen an

increase in homeless veterans as they have moved from other counties into Jeffco,” said Kathryn Otten, an official with the county’s Human Services Department. Although its veterans’ service officers didn’t make contact with homeless veterans in most months of 2017, Otten said the office believes there has been an increase in need. The City and County of Denver is the epicenter of veteran homelessness in Colorado, said Brenton Hutson, an official with Volunteers of America’s Colorado branch. Denver’s point-in-time count, 459, dwarfs that of the nexthighest count in the metro area, Arapahoe County’s 44. “Denver metro is one of the few urban centers nationally that has not seen a marked decline in homelessness amongst veterans over the past several years,” said Brenton Hutson, an official with Volunteers of America’s Colorado branch. “That tide is beginning to turn, in large part because of community efforts to stand up more effective data systems that allow providers to efficiently connect services to those in need.” After a three-year growth streak that peaked in 2016 with 713 homeless veterans identified, the Point-In-Time report on the amount of homeless in the Denver metro area on one night, Jan. 30, showed 569 veterans counted. That number comes despite the overall homelessness and chronically homeless counts hitting six-year highs. The survey doesn’t yield an exact picture of the homeless population, but the results may signal a shift. But veterans like Sprankel don’t always have a lot of time to wait. A patchwork of help “It was tough, without a doubt,” Sprankel said. “I wasn’t sleeping — I’d drive around to wherever I’d feel safe for the night, crash out for one to two hours, and then I’d be up. Paranoia kicks in, that fear mindset.” Homeless shelters in the city of Denver can be a hostile environment, especially for combat veterans, Sprankel said. “I just rolled with the punches, until the punches got so heavy I was ready to kill myself,” said Sprankel, who said he attempted cutting his femoral artery with a butcher knife at one point. Other veterans got him motivated, and that, Sprankel SEE VETERANS, P6

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tonight,” Holtzmann said in a statement sent out the night of the election. “Students at every school, students at every grade level and students with varying needs, all of them won tonight because our schools can now continue the return to excellence that began two years ago, after it became clear that reform had failed our children.” At a viewing party at a restaurant in Lone Tree, Elevate candidates and their supporters talked quietly as they absorbed the news that they had lost. Scheffel said she enjoyed running for the race because she “supports excellent education.” “I’ve worked with wonderful people who are passionate about education,” she said. “I want to see Douglas County School District succeed — I’m a resident of this county.” Graziano, a Castle Rock resident and director of businesses development in IT, took 58.7 percent of the vote against Abresch in District B, which covers northwestern Douglas County. “I think what you are going to see from us,” Graziano said at his viewing party, “is a transparent and open board.” Leung, a business owner and Highlands Ranch resident, took 58 percent of the vote agaist Nelson in District E, which covers the central part of northern Douglas County. Schor, an educator since 1977 who taught in Douglas County School District, took 58.3 percent of the vote against Mills for District D, which encompasses southeastern Douglas County. Mills was expecting a different outcome. “I thought we would prevail, but it hasn’t been that way,” he said at Elevate’s viewing party. “My platform is vocational training — hopefully they address that kind of thing.” The Douglas County School Board has been in the spotlight since 2009, when a majority of members

Randy Mills talks to fellow Elevate Douglas County candidate Debora Scheffel at a viewing party on Nov. 7 at Earl’s at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. ALEX DEWIND who embraced reforms such as pay-for-performance evaluations for teachers and a form of school choice that would later include a controversial voucher program were elected. For six years, supporters of the reforms held all seven seats on the board. They introduced new policies that, to many people, caused an exodus of hundreds of teachers and administrators. A shift occurred in 2015, when candidates who opposed the reform policies — David Ray, Wendy Vogel

and Anne-Marie Lemieux — each won with at least 58 percent of the vote. The result for the past two years has been a divided board, with votes frequently falling 4-3 in favor of the reform-minded members, Meghann Silverthorn, James Geddes, Judith Reynolds and Steven Peck, none of whom ran for re-election. Silverthorn is term-limited; the other members are not, but they chose not to seek four more years on the board. As seen in most school board elections since 2009, money poured into individual campaigns and outside interest groups in the months leading up to Nov. 7. In total, candidates raised $226,000, with Elevate candidates bringing in $146,600 and commUNITY candidates collecting $79,400. Committees and groups supportive of — but not affiliated with — candidates injected more than half a million dollars into the race. Donations included $300,000 by a national teachers union to a Douglas County-based committee that opposes the board’s reforms and at least tens of thousands to a Republican committee that seeks to ensure conservative candidates are elected throughout the state. The local teachers union said in a statement following the election that the students are the “big winners.” “Douglas County voters have chosen a school board that places students at the center of every decision and believes in the value of an accountable, transparent public education system, not an ideology that fails our students and educators,” said Kallie Lebya, president of Douglas County Federation. “With the new, pro-public education board majority, debate and policies will reflect views of educators, administrators, students, parents and other community members. We are eager for teachers to have the opportunity to work with the board on issues that will restore and propel our public schools forward in preparing our students for school, college and career.” The winners of the school board races are elected to four-year terms and will be sworn in on a date after the election is certified on Nov. 24.

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There were 5,116 homeless people counted on Jan. 30 in the seven-county Denver metro area. Of those, 569 identified as veterans. The area includes Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Broomfield and Boulder counties.

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said, saved his life. In 2013, he met a veteran from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 at a King Soopers, who gave him resources he needed to get back on his feet. “They really brought me in, gave me another home when I really didn’t even have one,” said Sprankel, who sometimes asked to stay in other people’s homes. “My pride was kicking in — I didn’t want to ask for help, and that was (wrong).” Sprankel, who receives income through the VA and said he can’t work for medical reasons — he had stomach surgery in Iraq and surgery on his spine — has had a home in Highlands Ranch since summer 2014. Now, as a volunteer for the VFW, he reaches out to people who might have the same prideful mentality as he once did about not accepting help. “They gotta fill in that paperwork and (get working),” said Sprankel, who helps veterans in crisis and helps with disability claims and homelessness. Being homeless opened Sprankel’s eyes to “what’s really going on here in Denver.” “It’s not necessarily that people aren’t helping, but there’s only so much certain organizations can do,” Sprankel said.

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That’s down from 713 veterans in 2016. In 2012, the count was 710, and in 2013, it dropped to 358 and steadily climbed back up. More than 51 percent of homeless veterans were 55 or older. More than 91 percent were male.

About 300 were disabled in some way. About 200 have mental illness, and about 50 were victims of domestic violence.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1 building at 841 Santa Fe Drive in Denver on Oct. 22. A veterans nonprofit, Post 1 is the first and oldest VFW post, founded in 1899, according to its website. PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD On the public side, every county in Colorado has an officer like Westphal in Arapahoe County. Westphal helps link veterans to services like Medicaid and food assistance as well as housing options. “The million-dollar question is, what can cities and communities do?” Westphal said. Local governments should work

with affordable housing developers to incentivize more affordable units in their areas, he added. “Make the decision as a community to support the construction of low-income housing,” Lapidow, of the VA, said. “It is cheaper to house individuals than to leave them on the streets, and it’s the right thing to do.”

About half were staying in transitional housing on the day of the survey. Nearly all the rest were in emergency shelter or had no shelter. The count did not include people staying in motels paid for by themselves, or sleeping on couches with friends or family. It should be noted that the survey is subject to voluntary participation and is a “snapshot” of the homeless population — actual numbers may be higher. Source: Metro Denver Homeless Initiative

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‘HalloWilcox’ is school district’s treat for kids Youngsters collect candy at spooky administrative building in Castle Rock BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

About 900 elementary school students assembled at the Douglas County School District’s administrative building on Oct. 31 for an unforgettable Halloween. Inside, ghosts, witches, superheroes, trolls and other creative characters replaced administrative staff. Rooms turned into other realms: a scene out of the children’s book “Goodnight Moon,” a set from “Wizard of Oz,” a den of friendly witches, a room of ghosts. “This is,” 7-year-old Cole Edwards shouted, “the best Halloween ever.” It was the district’s first-ever “HalloWilcox,” held at the Wilcox Building, 620 Wilcox St. in Castle Rock, for students of Castle Rock Elementary School and Southridge Elementary School to dress up in costumes, explore the interactive building and collect bags of treats. The schools, along with Sedalia Elementary, are among the top three in the district with the most free and reduced lunches. Interim superintendent Erin Kane orchestrated the day, which didn’t use any district funds. Staff purchased their own costumes and decorations. The Town of Castle Rock donated $500 for candy. Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office deputies handed out candy. “It’s all about the kids,” said Kane, who was dressed from head to toe as the good witch from “Wizard of Oz”. “This is a great reminder for all of us why we do what we do,” Kane said. Staff worked together to coordinate costumes

Douglas County School District Interim Superintendent Erin Kane reads to elementary school students at HalloWilcox, the first trick-or-treat event on Oct. 31 at the district’s administrative building in Castle Rock. “It’s all about the kids,” Kane said. PHOTO BY ALEX DEWIND and themes. The human resources department was the dimly lit witches’ den. The benefits department dressed as trolls, wearing tall, brightly colored wigs. The assessment department’s theme was superheroes.

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Program teaches importance, use of 9-1-1 STAFF REPORT

A program to teach children the importance of 911 and how to use it in an emergency is being launched in Parker and Lone Tree. The Parker and Lone Tree Communications Center received more than 17,000 calls to 9-1-1 in 2016, while more than 240 million 9-1-1 calls were received nationally. Many of these callers are children who might be frightened and alone, and usually unfamiliar with what to do and say. The growing need for education about the use of 9-1-1 prompted the communications center to adapt a program called 9-1-1 for Kids Inc. The growing use of cell phones and other optional telephone services such as VoIP makes continuing dialogue with the community about how to report and handle emergency situations is vital. Free presentations designed for children are being offered Dec. 2 at the Parker Police Department, 18600 E. Lincoln Meadows Parkway. The twohour sessions begin at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. and include a group discussion “Is This an Emergency?”

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Additionally, participants will watch “9-1-1: Getting Help is Easy,” a 12-minute video that features Cell Phone Sally and her friends, who show children how to use different phone technologies to call 9-1-1. The video also discusses the information needed when calling 9-1-1 and the difference between true emergencies and nonemergencies. Each child at the presentation will get the opportunity to practice calling 9-1-1 with the center’s simulator so they can practice pressing 9-1-1 to complete a call, answering questions that would be asked when calling 9-1-1 and remaining on the line until told to hang up. Children also can take a tour of the center, and will receive information to take home and discuss with their families, along with a goody bag and certificate. Parents are encouraged to attend the presentation with their child(ren). Contact 9-1-1 Public Education Liaison Danielle Huskey at 303-805-6611 or dhuskey@parkeronline.org with questions. To register or for information about the class, go to www.parker police.org/543/9-1-1-for-Kids.

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Need help paying your energy bills? A seasonal program can help. The Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program can help Douglas County residents pay for winter heating costs. Help is available through April 30, and residents who qualify will get a minimum of $300. Applications are available from the Department of Human Services, 4400 Castleton Court in Castle Rock; Douglas/Elbert Task Force, 1638 Park St. in Castle Rock; and Parker Task Force, 19105 Longs Way in Parker. Applications must be turned in to Discover Goodwill of Central and Southern Colorado, one of Douglas

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County’s community-based partners, which will process all applications. A postage-paid envelope will be provided, or applications and other required documentation can be sent to LeapHelp@discovermygoodwill. org. Discover Goodwill also processes applications for Energy Outreach Colorado, which helps residents with furnace repairs and home weatherization. This is a separate application, and applicants for Energy Outreach funds also must have applied for LEAP assistance. Go to www.energyoutreach.org for information. Utility customers of Black Hills, Xcel, Atmos or Colorado Natural Gas applying for LEAP or EOC will also have to complete a consent form to allow Discover Goodwill to talk to your utility company. Applications and consent forms (if applicable) may also be emailed to LeapHelp@ discovermygoodwill.org Go to www.douglas.co.us and search for LEAP for information.

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Hickenlooper budget would boost school funding Governor’s plan calls for increasing spending by about $343 per student BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT.ORG

Colorado would give school districts more money next year and the state would make a dent in its school funding shortfall under Gov. John Hickenlooper’s proposed 2018-19 budget released Nov. 1. If the plan is approved by state lawmakers, school districts would see an increase of about $343 per student, or an increase of about 4.5 percent. The funding proposal would reduce the gap between how much the state

gives schools and what it should fund its schools according to an existing formula. That funding shortfall, commonly called the negative factor, would decrease by $70 million. The $28.7 billion budget proposal also seeks to increase the state’s savings, make a large investment in higher education to “moderate” college tuition increases and address issues with the state’s troubled pension system. Another significant education piece of the budget proposal: an $11 million request to provide charter schools authorized by the state’s Charter School Institute with extra dollars to compare with what districts will be required to share with their own charter schools.

A law passed earlier this year requires school districts to share a portion of local tax measures with charter schools in their districts, but those authorized by the state were not included in the plans. Now charter school advocates are looking to bring up their funding too. “We’re starting an equalization process with an $11 million increase in this budget,” Henry Sobanet, the state’s budget director, said during a briefing with reporters. The governor is also planning to set aside $10 million from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund for work to reverse teacher shortages. A report requested by lawmakers will be released in December and is expected to include a plan for strategies that will help attract and retain

more teachers. “We anticipate a significant focus on the challenges rural communities face in attracting, retaining and developing the qualified teachers needed to support positive student outcomes,” the budget proposal states.The proposal was sent to the Joint Budget Committee for their consideration. A final budget is usually approved in the spring. Last year, the final budget approved by lawmakers was considerably different than what the governor had proposed. The November budget proposal last year expected an increase in the gap between what schools would get and what they actually receive, but in the end, lawmakers were able to keep the shortfall from growing.

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Christian Brothers Automotive, a maintenance and auto repair service shop, is on track to open its doors in Lone Tree this December, at 9852 Zenith

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VOICES Celebrating a holiday that isn’t about the good times

She was born in Athens, Ohio, and past, which generally featured valiant generals or valiant soldiers in their her family tree was filled with distincshining moments. tion. Didn’t matter. She wasn’t worthy. As an artist, I am aware of the And her design was so understated limited ability of some — of and subtle that it was deQUIET many — to accept something nounced as well. America and Americans are not alDESPERATION that might be too contemplative or conceptual. ways beautiful. She was only The negative reaction to Lin’s 21 and a Yale undergraduate brilliant design led to the crewhen she submitted her ation of another Vietnam War proposal in 1981. Her design memorial that features valiant was chosen over 1,441 others soldiers. Lin’s is far more comin a “blind” competition. pelling and important, and it’s That meant her name was always been a wish of mine to unknown to the judges. meet her. She believes she would not Veterans Day is coming up. It’s have won if she had been Craig Marshall the only holiday that I observe. listed by name instead of It’s the only meaningful one that by number. Many harassed Smith hasn’t been turned into an exagher after her ethnicity was geration. (I make some gastronomical revealed. exceptions for Thanksgiving.) Maya Ying Lin. I lived with a veteran for 17 years. Lin designed the Vietnam Veterans Not once did he talk about it. He Memorial. It’s eloquent and elegant, and nothing like war memorials of the didn’t, so I didn’t.

I wish I had. I really wish I had. Along the way I have done my research, watched documentaries, read up on World War II, and realize what he and others did was beyond my grasp and comprehension. I had a deferment during the Vietnam War because I was a college student. That war was looked at very unfavorably by college students. Maybe you remember? Crewcut ROTC classes would march across our campus, and be heckled. At night, on my little black-andwhite television, I’d watch for the score of the Dodgers’ game and the score that day in Vietnam. If it came to making any kind of insightful commentary about the challenges to the human spirit in wartime, I wouldn’t know what I was talking about. The veteran I lived with for the first 17 years of my life eventually opened up about his service, but like

everything else he spoke about (except Democrats and Ohio State), he did it with restraint and limited emotion. I am not an extroverted American patriot. I am not an extrovert at anything. The uproar about the national anthem protests hasn’t moved me very much. I think it is misdirected energy, all around. I have told this story before. A few years ago I went to a regional airport that was hosting a restored B-17, just like “Smoky Liz II,” the one my father flew 30 times. You could go in it for a few dollars, and go up in it for a few dollars more. I didn’t feel like I deserved to do either one. I cried that day, and now that my father is on a shelf behind me as I write this, I know I will again on Nov. 11. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Happiness through yesterday, today and tomorrow can be unbroken chain Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” Jim Rohn Last week we covered the imporWINNING tance of love in our past, and the WORDS role of love in our present and love in our future. This week we will have some fun with the topic of happiness past, present, and future. I have yet to meet the person who cannot remember or find something that brings them either fantastic happiness or unspeakable joy from their yesterdays of life. A happy moment, a happy place, a song, a vacation, a piece of art, a Michael Norton meal cooked by grandma, or maybe grandpa’s homemade lemonade, a puppy, and so many more moments in time that have the ability to bring us right back to the kitchen, the park, the studio, the dance floor, or wherever our happy place from yesterday exists. For me, Beaver Creek elicits happy memories of skiing, family time, friends, hiking, concerts, and chocolate chip cookies. I am smiling right now thinking SEE NORTON, P13

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A faulty process The old saw that the proof is in the pudding bears directly on current legislative deliberations. The partisan, secret and frenetic development of budget and tax legislation is no way to make a pudding or a law. With things as complex and lengthy as these reform efforts, how can most Americans possibly respond to the proposals intelligently? Have all members of Congress had time to read the proposals, much less determine what the shortand-long term consequences might be? This legislation needs careful deliberation that takes time and extended dialogue. An example of hasty, ill-conceived legislation is the budget bill’s approval of grossly expensive and ecologically destructive energy development in “America’s Serengeti,” Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Conservative business journalist Gregory Morris writes, “This makes the plan to assume a billion dollars of revenue from ANWR in the federal budget fiscally negligent…phantom revenue.” John Stansfield Larkspur

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about each moment of snow falling on me as I skied the trees in silence and as I am instantly transported back to the bottom of the lift thinking about the cookies and the smiles on my children’s faces. I remember the happy and cherished moments shared there on the mountain and in the village with the love of my life. Our happiness in our yesterdays plays such an important part in our happiness today. And as Jim Rohn points out in his quote above, happiness is designed for the present. It is so easy to get frazzled or down as we try and keep pace with the chaos and craziness around us. It really is too easy to become sad, if we allow ourselves to buy into the sadness. The good news is that there is a possible cure for our sadness, we call it happiness. We call it hope for a better and happier tomorrow. The song “A Groovy Kind of Love,” covered by Phil Collins, said it this way: “When I’m feeling blue, all I have to do, is take a look at you, then I’m not so blue …” What is it you can look at to not feel so blue? What memory do we have from yesterday that is so powerfully happy it can turn today’s sad day around? You see, we don’t really get any more yesterdays, but we get plenty of todays and all of the tomorrows we can imagine. And in each one of our todays, in our current situation or condition, we can all find something to be happy about. And it’s probably just not in our memories, it is probably sitting right in front of us. It’s opportunity, it’s a smile, it’s our favorite current song, it’s a new business, it’s a new acquaintance, it is faith, it is hope, and it is love. This is all well and good you might say, and you might ask: “But how can I know that I will be happy tomorrow, or next week, or next year, or in five years?”

Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Political Douglas County Democrats. Contact 720-509-9048 or info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. Douglas County Republican Party meets on second Saturday each month. Visit www.dcgop.org or call 303730-0100. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www. dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org. Douglas County Young Republicans meets the last Monday of the month. Call Brett Olkowski at 303-257-5275 or e-mail brettnbrew@aol.com for more information.

Great question and I am glad you asked. There is no doubt that tough times, crisis, and sadness or difficult moments will creep into everyone’s life. It happens. When that does happen, when those times come, we can still find happiness, even in our melancholy moments. And we would also do well to remember that happiness in our future is a choice. Happiness is an attitude. To prepare for a happy future, we need to remember our happy places, happy moments, and happy memories of yesterday. We need to build upon our happy moments and experiences of today, storing them away and building up our happy muscles for all of our tomorrows. Let’s explore practicing happiness in a potentially unhappy world. The person who dreads going to their office because it is stressful and unhappy can find happiness in the fact that they have a job right now. And remembering that when looking for a new job, no one ever hires unhappy people. The person who is sad visiting the hospital can experience happiness watching as the nurses and therapists helping patients are actually bringing relief and comfort to the patients in their care. Certainly there are situations that call for a less happy appearance and approach, and we can all relate to those moments and understand the sensitivity that we feel in those situations. So how about you? Where is your happiness found in your yesterdays? Where is your happiness found today? Are you prepared for the future and preserving your attitude of happiness? I would love to hear each story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we build upon our happiness of yesterday, nurture our happiness today, it will be a happy tomorrow and a better than good week as well. 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.

Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information. Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at On the Rox Sports Bar, 11957 Lioness Way, Parker. Topics include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. All welcomed. Go to LPDG.org. Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information. Professional American Business Women’s Association Top of the Rockies Chapter of Douglas County meets every third Tuesday. New members are welcome. Call Bev Phillips at 303-841-2080 or visit www.abwa.org.

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Highlands Ranch school earns national credential Fox Creek Elementary rewarded for ‘rigorous’ effort BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fox Creek isn’t your typical elementary school. At the start of each day, students in classrooms sit in a circle, greet one another and analyze a quote that promotes a life skill. They spend time in the community, studying wildlife in the Backcountry Wilder-

ness Area, giving tours at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, pulling noxious weeds at an outdoor education facility in Larkspur. “Nothing tells a kid that their learning is important better than when they see that it makes a positive impact,” said principal Brian Rodda.“When you cast a greater audience, it really turns on the light bulbs for kids.” Fox Creek, 6585 Collegiate Drive in Highlands Ranch, is now a model for other schools. On Oct. 29 at a ceremony in Chicago, the national school network EL Educa-

with an “active approach to learning crafted by leading Harvard scholars,” its website says. EL Education partners with 152 schools — many of which are the highest-performing public schools in their cities — across 30 states, according to EL Education. In 2012, when the school was looking for a way to set itself apart from other neighborhood schools, Fox Creek implemented EL Education, said Angel Wolf, who opened Fox Creek and is now an instructional coach. It provid-

tion — which stands for exploratory learning — selected Fox Creek as one of six schools nationwide to receive the EL Education Credential. The honor, which is held by 33 schools total, recognizes the school’s achievement in three areas: mastery of knowledge and skills, character and high-quality student work. EL Education started in 1991 as the result of a partnership between Harvard Graduate School of Education and Outward Bound, USA. The learning model combines philosophies of Outward Bound — character, teamwork, courage and compassion —

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ed a structure, model and philosophy that staff and leadership supported. “We knew we were a really good school,” Wolf said, “but we needed to find something that would move us forward so we wouldn’t get stagnant.” Fox Creek’s curriculum is based on “learning expeditions.” The term describes a topic taken from content standards that integrates projects, questions, products created for an audience, fieldwork, experts and service.

Fifth-grade teacher Paul Thomas’ expedition is human rights. His students are reading articles and researching topics. They designed an online survey asking individuals basic questions about human rights that has garnered 230 results, which they will analyze, he said. Multiple teachers and leaders of Fox Creek describe the process of earning the EL Education Credential as “rigorous.” A leadership team, made up of teachers, spent months analyzing data, reviewing instructional practices and interviewing students and parents. They compiled their evidence into a two-hour presentation for the director of EL Education earlier this year.

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Serving in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 23 years, Kenneth L. Wares joined the Army in 1988. His father, Donald S. Wares, of the U.S. Air Force retired after 27 Years. Beside him and his father, his four other siblings also are veterans of the U.S. Army. During military service, the family of seven, including his mother Corina, traveled to many countries including, Turkey, Japan, and the Philippines. Kenneth was born at Langley AFB in Virginia, but served in Desert Storm, Korea, and White Sands in New Mexico. He also completed a year of calibration school, where he met his lovely wife, Christine, of 25 years. During his years of active duty, he was accepted at AT&T/Avaya due to Bill Clinton’s early release notion. Kenneth then served in the National Guard, helping the Air Force in 2005 with repairing connections throughout the hospitals in Biloxi, Miss. In 2010, he was honorably discharged from service and now resides in Highlands Ranch with his three daughters and his wife.

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3. Wesley H Sanborn, Airman 2nd Class A Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force between 1950 and 1954

11. Sgt. Jeremy Wall Served in the U.S. Marines for 6 years 12. CPO Albert (AJ) Perry Jr. CPO Served in the U.S. Navy 1944-1974

4. Dan Jones L/cpl Served U.S. Marine Corp 1971-1973

13. SSgt. Roy Tom Hopkins Served in the U.S. Air Force 1952-1956, Korea

5. 3d Class Petty Officer Bernard Walsh Served four years in the U.S. Navy

14. SSgt Andrew Jay Hopkins Colorado Air National Guard, 1997-2013

6. Walt Anderson 2/2C Served in the U.S. Air Force 1957-1961, 3 years in NATO, Europe

15. John R. Smith, CSM Served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, including World War II, Koria and Vietnam

7. Sal Villano, Brigadier General Air Force/Colorado Air National Guard 31 years, 1966-1998

16. Major John Lamb Served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years

8. Sgt. First Class Tim LaMonda U.S. Army for 24 years

17. Sgt. Dyson McGuire Served in U.S. Army 1997-2000

18. Patrick Sanchez Specialist 4th Class Served in the U.S. Army 19. Sgt. Randy Reed, E-5 Served 2 years in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne 20. Lt. George Teal, First Infantry Served in the U.S. Army 1988-1997 21. Paul Trujillo, Seaman 2nd Class Served in the U.S. Navy 22. Sgt. Colin Whittle Served in the U.S. Army 2008-2015 23. Cadet Ryan Wills Serves in the U.S. ARMY - Ryan is a cadet at CU and will graduate and commission as a 2LT in May 2019. 24. SSG Tracy Ann Knox Has served in the U.S. Army since 1994 25. 1st Lt. Don Brandt Served 2 years in the U.S. Air Force 26. Master Sgt. Michael Brandt Served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force

27. Sgt. 1st Class Brian Lorenzen Served 20 years in the Army National Guard 28. Brandon Nelon Served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corp 29. Sgt. Tom Moeller Served 6 years in the Army National Guard 30. Sgt. Anthony S. Mrozynski Served in the U.S. Marine Corps 1952-1956 31. Sgt. Allen Jackson, Senior Master Served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force 32. Chris Nelon A Navy Seal with 8 years of service 33. George Meyn U.S. Army Air Core 1944 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cuba 34. Bobby Seaton Served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, Okinawa, Japan 35 Joseph Steinberg Served 3 years in the U.S. Army, including WWII in Okinawa 36 William Pederson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; E-4 Served 1.5 years in the U.S. Army

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LIFE Going to great depths for a good time

Searching for inspiration at TEDxMileHigh Coming Attractions BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Scuba divers from Greenwood Village’s One World Dive and Travel meet some of the ocean’s denizens.

Diving a popular pastime for residents of landlocked Colorado BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

pace, the final frontier. While that’s a frontier most of us won’t have the chance to explore, two-thirds of Earth has the next best thing — open water for scuba diving. “Just like in space travel, you get that same weightlessness and sense of exploration when you dive into the ocean,” said Derek Prosser, owner of Underwater Phantaseas, which is celebrating 35 years in Lakewood. “There’s something new to see every time I dive.” Despite being a landlocked state, Colorado is home to a large number of avid divers. According to the Colorado Ocean Coalition, a nonprofit with the goal of inspiring residents to promote healthy oceans through education and community involvement, Colorado has more certified scuba divers than any other state. And owners of the many scuba shops in the metro area know why. “We have the long cold winters that people want to escape in someplace warm,” said Fred Halcomb, owner of Arvada’s Coral Key Scuba and Travel shop. “We have a major hub airport, and are just a five-hour flight from some of the best diving. We have a lot of transplants from warm places. And Colorado is a very fit place, so people who live here are looking for

COURTESY OF ONE WORLD DIVE AND TRAVEL

STEPS TO BECOMING A CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVER Being a certified diver means that person is able to fill their own tanks or have their tanks filled by scuba shops, and is a lifelong certification. Most dive shops have flexible options for students to complete the steps necessary to becoming a certified diver. Costs will vary, but the average cost to become certified ranges from $400 to $600. The three steps are: • Independent study — First, divers have to do some studying, either through approved books or online materials, on safe diving, the proper equipment and diving procedures. • Pool dives — Most scuba diving stores have

a pool on site, or a partner pool they work with, where new divers learn how to set up their equipment, get a sense of the weight in the water, and other skills. • Open-water dives — The ﬁnal step includes four dives in open-water environments, where students take everything they learned in the first two steps and apply them. There are various locations in Colorado these dives can be completed at, as well as options in neighboring states like New Mexico and Utah. Source: A-1 Scuba & Travel Aquatics Center in Littleton

active things to do.” While there are some places to dive in Colorado during the summer months — like Chatfield Reservoir, Jefferson Lake, and even the Downtown Aquarium — most people who come into area scuba shops are preparing for a trip somewhere warm — think Fiji, Mexico and the Caribbean. Because of this fact, most scuba shops have a travel agent component, and many organize group guided trips with customers and staff. “The most popular place we see is Cozumel in Mexico,” said Brian Miller, owner of One World Dive and Travel in Greenwood Village. “One of the best things about diving is it’s a great reason to travel to some beautiful places in the world.” Training and education are key parts of any safe and successful dive trip, and to that end, most dive shops offer classes, pools for practice, and guided dives to get scuba certified.

Many facilities have their own pools for training, and work with people who are reluctant to take to the water. Many first-time divers also have fears about pressure on their ears, claustrophobia and panicking once they get underwater. “Taking people who are afraid is my absolute favorite thing to do,” Halcomb said. “It takes a little bit of time to get past those fight-or-flight responses, especially since you’re not used to being in water in breathing, but we take it as slow as is necessary to get our students comfortable.” The youngest a person can be certified is 10 years old, and divers can be active well into their 80s. “The water is the great equalizer, and we do a lot of work with patients at Craig Hospital,” said Scott Taylor with A-1 Scuba & Travel Aquatics Center in Littleton. “There’s a SEE SCUBA, P19

ho doesn’t need a little inspiration now and then? Even just a little inspiration at the right time can make all the difference when you’re facing both professional and personal challenges, or when you’re struggling and in need of encouragement. Inspiration leads to creativity, determination, and a renewal of passion. For years, TED Talks have been inspiring millions of Youtube viewers, and now the organization is bringing its speakers and illuminating discussions COMING Denver with the ATTRACTIONS to TEDxMileHigh’s “Wonder” festival from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. The event, in the Bellco Theatre at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver, will host more than 5,000 attendees listening to Clarke Reader 17 speakers. Individual tickets range from about $40 to $100, and group discounts are available. “Wonder activates our curiosity and stirs our imagination,” said Jeremy Duhon, founder and curator of TEDxMileHigh, in a statement. “Colorado is the perfect place to bring together maverick thinkers, explorers, creators, and innovators. Through the power of big ideas and authentic connection, we’ll observe closer, investigate deeper, and propel our collective consciousness forward.” There will be a speaker for every interest — atmospheric scientist Brian Toon, author and poet Dominique Christina, interstellar correspondent Douglas Vakoch, social justice advocate Tamika D. Mallory, space entrepreneur James Orsulak and urban futurist Beth Mosenthal are just a handful of those will be making presentations. In addition to the speakers, attendees will be able to wander through the Exhibitions Lounge, which will showcase technology demonstrations, groundbreaking products from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, The Optera Group Virtual Reality Experience and E-Bikes. If you want to learn about the future today, you’re going to want to learn more at www.tedxmilehigh.com. Here are some other fun events this week you shouldn’t miss: ‘Ordinary Days’ WHEN: 7 p.m. Nov. 9-11 WHERE: Red Rocks Community College, West end, lower level, 13300 W. SEE READER, P17

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Harpist from Englewood returns to her hometown Harpist Emily Levin will be returning home when she performs with violinist Yi Zhao and cellist Austin Fisher at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood SONYA’S Parkway. Now she is principal harpist SAMPLER with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (the youngest principal harpist with a major American orchestra). While growing up in Englewood, she was on the roster of the Young Musicians Foundation performed with Sonya Ellingboe and that organization and with Denver Young Artists Orchestra. She graduated with degrees in music and history from Indiana University and earned a Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School in 2015. The program of trios includes: Currier: “Night Time Suite for Violin and Harp”; Bruch: “Kol Nidre for Cello and Harp”; Renie: “Trio for Violin, Cello and Harp.” Tickets: $20/$15/free under 18, at the door one hour prior; englewoodarts. org; 303-806-8196. Free children’s concert The Littleton Symphony will present its annual free concert for children at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, with pianist Madison Suh, age 10, performing. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Englewood Camera Club Lee Urmy will speak at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Englewood Camera Club, which meets at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Urmy will speak about removing noise from images, using Nik DeNoise, his choice

after considering denoising software on the market, which is available free. Guests and new members welcome. Genealogists meet Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets in November at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. From 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 will be “Using Chancery Court Records in Genealogy Research,” by James Jeffrey, special collections librarian, Western History and Genealogy at Denver Public Library. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 will be “Help with U.S. State Genealogy Research,” followed from 1 to 3 p.m. by “The WASP Ferry Pilots of World War II,” presented by Sarah Byrn Rickman, WASP author and historian. Free. Guests and new members welcome. Own an original Littleton’s annual “Own an Original Art Exhibition 2017” opens Nov. 17 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, and runs through Jan. 7, 2018. Open during museum hours; admission is free. The juror is Kathryn Charles, who grew up in Littleton and has worked nationally as an art administrator. Littletongov.org/museum. 303-795-3950. Photographs sought “Share the View,” an international nature photography contest, is accepting entries through Dec. 5, according to the Audubon Society. Top 250 winners and semi-finalists will be seen on the IMAX screen at CU South Denver Campus on Feb. 14 at the meeting of the Mile High Wildlife Photography Club. Entry-$10 or 6/$50. Information: Share The View website http://denveraudubon.contestvenue.com. (Cash awards.)

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Denver Concert Band “Harvests and Holidays” is the name for the 2 p.m. Nov. 18 concert by the Denver Concert Band, conducted by Jaclyn Bouton at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Program includes: “Chorale and Shaker Dance,” by John Zdechlik; “Symphonic Highlights from Frozen”; and possibly a visitor from the North Pole. Tickets start at $8, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Parker Artist Guild The Parker Artist Guild presents its 2017 Annual Exhibition through Dec. 26 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Forty-six artists are included in this show, juried by PACE Center curator Rose Frederick. This is the first time PACE Center has put out a call for an open show. Awards will be selected by artist Mark Nelson, who lives and works in Parker. Holiday Y’ART Sale Local artists Rob Davidson (watercolors) and Betsy Buckner (oil and acrylic) will hold a sale, open to all, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19 at the Willow Creek 1 Clubhouse, 8050 E. Jamison Drive, Centennial. Davidson, Centennial, is a retired architect and Buckner, Evergreen, is a longtime painter. SCFD Free Days Nov. 13 and Dec. 10 will be SCFD Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 N. Colorado Blvd., Denver, including admission to “Ultimate Dinosaurs” and “Nature’s Amazing Machines” both temporary exhibitions. Dmns.org. Western art The American Museum of Western Art, 1727 Tremont Place, Denver, hosts an “Artful Insight” program about

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misconception that to dive, you have to be super fit, but that’s just not the case.” Everyone has a different story behind their love of diving — Prosser first got into it because he saw a poster while he was bored in algebra and Halcomb was in the Navy — but once they found their sea legs, there was no going back. ‘No matter where you go, it’s just awesome,” Taylor said. “When you’re diving, you become an ambassador to the underwater world, and when you dive with other people, all your differences disappear.”

One World Dive and Travel in Greenwood Village helps to arrange dive expeditions all over the world. COURTESY OF ONE WORLD DIVE AND TRAVEL

DIVE SHOPS NEAR YOU Arvada Coral Key Scuba & Travel 6680 Wadsworth Blvd. 303-431-5911 www.coralkeyscuba.com www.denverdivers.com Greenwood Village One World Dive & Travel

6860 S Clinton Court, Suite M 303-220-8282 www.oneworlddive.com Littleton A-1 Scuba & Travel Aquatic Center 1603 W Belleview Ave. 303-789-2450 www.a1scuba.com

Sixth Ave., Lakewood COST: Free for students, $10 for everyone else. WHAT: Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) Theatre Arts and Dance department is presenting the musical “Ordinary Days,” with music and lyrics by Adam Gwon. The show is a musical about four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and taxi cabs. INFORMATION: www.tinyurl.com/ RRCCTickets. ‘Love Letters’ WHEN: Nov. 9 through 19 WHERE: Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree COST: $45 WHAT: This show features just two actors, telling a love story that spans 50 years. The romance between An-

Frank Mechau from 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and one about Albert Bierstadt on Dec. 18. “Writing the West — Confidence Men” will be presented in collaboration with the Lighthouse Writers Workshop from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29. For tickets and information: AnschutzCollection.org. Self-guided tours are also available Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and guided tours by reservation at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

MCA Denver The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver, is raising funds to renovate the building, expand exhibition and programming and launch a civic art initiative to support Denver-area artists, due to its growing audience in the David Adjayedesigned building. The entrance is newly decorated to invite visitors to come on in! MCADenver.org. Veterans Day concert Voices West will join with the Highlands Ranch Concert Band for its annual Veterans Day concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at St Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Admission is free. Call for contestants The Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant seeks contestants now. The 24th annual awards ceremony will be on May 26 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Contact Renee Green, 720-384-6249, renemscap@gmail.com. Information and application form are at colosramerica.com. Read reviews Please note: My theater reviews are now online. After the URL of any of our newspapers, add /Ellingboe.html. Ex: littletonindependent.net/Ellingboe.html

drew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner starts when they were just 7 years old, and follows them for the next five decades as they weather despair and celebrate joys together. INFORMATION: 720-509-1000 or www.lonetreeartscenter.org/loveletters. Women of Denver WHEN: 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 WHERE: The Avenues Crofton Park, 12431 King Court, Broomfield COST: Free, but RSVP is requested. WHAT: The history buff will love learning about some of the many women who made Denver the city it is today. There will be names both familiar and new for attendees to learn about. INFORMATION: 720-328-9548 or www.LiveTheAvenues.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Flight For Life to receive Spreading Wings Award Ticket pricing: $150 for open seating; $300 for an individual ticket; $250 for member ticket. Gala table for 10 cost is $3,000. Sponsorships are available.

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VIP reception, for sponsors only, is from 5-6 p.m. An after-party begins at 9 p.m. at Café Mercato; additional fee applies. Go to https://wingsmuseum.org/ Flight For Life Colorado Program Director Kathleen Mayer. “As the country’s first, and the region’s most active, critical care transport program, we bring the resources of the intensive care unit to our patients, by helicopter, fixed-wing airplane and ground ambulance. Over the past 45 years, we’ve affected the lives of countless people, one critically ill or injured patient at a time. We are truly the best part of our patients’ worst days.” Flight For Life Colorado was founded at Denver’s St. Anthony Hospital by two hospital administrators and two medical doctors who saw a need for rapid critical care response. It was partly inspired by pilots who flew during the Vietnam War. Go to WingsMuseum.org/SpreadingWingsGala for tickets to the gala. For more information on Flight For Life, go to www.flightforlifecolorado. org/FLC/Home. Ticket pricing: $150 for open seating; $300 for an individual ticket; $250 for member ticket. Gala table for 10 cost is $3,000. Sponsorships are available. VIP reception, for sponsors only, is from 5-6 p.m. An after-party begins at 9 p.m. at Café Mercato; additional fee applies.

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Flight For Life Colorado will receive the Spreading Wings Award, given annually by Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Since 1972, Flight For Life Colorado has been a symbol of service and sacrifice for the Rocky Mountain region. In its 45-year history, the nation’s original air ambulance service has transported more than 125,000 infants, children and adults to receiving hospitals around Colorado and its surrounding states. “As Colorado’s official air and space museum, it is our responsibility to preserve and highlight key contributors to Colorado’s aviation landscape,” said Wings Over the Rockies President and CEO John Barry. “Flight For Life Colorado is an aviation icon and it is an honor to help them celebrate 45 years of service.” The courage, determination and sacrifice shown by the men and women of Flight For Life will be honored at the Spreading Wings Gala on Nov. 11. The evening will feature special stories of the rescuers and the rescued, opportunities to mingle with first responders, a showcase of the military’s relationship with Flight For Life and much more. The Silhouettes entertainment group, as seen on the television show “America’s Got Talent,” will perform several tributes. “Flight For Life Colorado is delighted to be this year’s honoree,” said

Spreading Wings Gala: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11 at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver.

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THEATER

Seussical, The Musical: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays from Nov. 10 to Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Additional sows at 2 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. No show on Dec. 24. Tickets available at the arts center box office, by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 5, or online at townhallartscenter.org/ seussical. Dinner at Five: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 14-19 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to www.parkerarts.org or call 303805-6800 Sideshows, Oddities and Spirits: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows. com.

ART

Yuletide Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 Plaza Drive, Parker. Holiday gifts, local artisans, crafts, home-baked goods and more. Fundraiser of the Mountain Pine Woman’s Club; proceeds go to scholarships, contributions and support for club programs. Admission is free. Go to https://www.mpwcparker.org/ mountain-pine-yuletide-bazaar. html. Holiday Y’ART Sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18-19 at Willow Creek 1 Clubhouse, 8050 E. Jamison Drive, Centennial. Willow Creek Rob Davidson with Betsy Buckner and other artists will show art works and lots more.

MUSIC

Electrify Your Strings Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Awardwinning composer leads program with high school orchestra students. Tickets available at http:// bit.ly/2yu3HYg. Arapahoe Philharmonic Fall Concerts: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at Arapahoe Community College’s Waring Theatre, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Tickets are available online at www. arapahoe-phil.org or by calling 303-781-1892.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Sisters of Courage: 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Dave Lively follows one family through the turmoil of the last half of the 19th century. Call 303-795-3961.

Les Miserables: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Tickets available at: https://www.showtix4u. com/#!/page_Events Parenting Safe Children: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Developmental Pathways, 325 Inverness Drive South, Englewood. Learn to keep children safe from sexual abuse. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. Brassical Adventures: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Parker Core Knowledge Preschool and Junior Kindergarten, 11661 N. Pine Drive. Children will march, sing and play along with the Denver Brass, and enjoy a Brass Petting Zoo. Go to denverbrass.org.

Children’s Concert: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Speeds and Beats is presented by the Littleton Symphony Orchestra. No tickets required. Dancing in the Starlight: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Kick off Starlighting weekend with an evening of dance, dance lessons and demos presented by Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Children’s Concert with Dr. Noize: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org

MOVIE/ FILM

Web-Based Video Production: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Learn how to shoot and edit video using web-based software. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. Topic Tuesday: Ken Burns: The Address: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Students at the Greenwood School in Vermont are asked to memorize the Gettysburg Address, a challenge as all the boys have learning differences. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

READING/WRITING

Third Thursday Mystery Book Club: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at Lone Tree Grille, at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Discuss “The Language of Secrets,” the

Daydreams and Nightmares: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Featuring the Stratus Chamber Orchestra. Call 303-388-4962 or go to www.AugustanaArts.org

second book in the Khattak and Getty police procedural by Ausma Zehanat Khan. Call Sue at 303641-3534. Author Barbara Nickless Visit: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The winner of the Colorado Book Award for best mystery will talk about her second book in the Sydney Parnell series, “Dead Stop.” Local Author Showcase: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Meet 16 local authors and learn more about their individual work. Registration required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

EVENTS

Spreading Wings Gala: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. Go to https://wingsmuseum.org/ Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 (Smile: Even When You Think You Can’t) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Great Skate Day: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial; and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria, Centennial. Go to https://www. ssprd.org/News-And-Events/ Post/17137 for details. Veterans Day Tribute, WWI Exhibit Closing: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock. WWI re-enactors will join us from 1-4 p.m. for the official end of our exhibit in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the United States’s involvement in World War I. Call 303-814-3164 or go to www.

castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Using Chancery Court Records in Genealogy Research: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by James Jeffrey, special collections librarian, Western History and Genealogy at the Denver Public Library. Contact ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Find the soul of Colorado with Denver journalist Ed Sealover, as he showcases his journeys from his new guidebook. Castle Rock Starlighting: 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in Historic Wilcox Square. Ceremony begins about 5:30 p.m. Go to https:// castlerock.org/castle-rock-starlighting/ Starlighting Santa and Puppet Shows: 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Kids enjoy a pre-Starlighting visit with Santa and entertaining puppet shows. No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Holiday Celebration: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Local school choirs perform holiday songs. Santa will visit. Free cookies and hot chocolate. Enjoy the park’s lights. Bring your camera to get photos with Santa. Bring gently worn or new coats for Coats for Colorado, or socks for donation to homeless shelters

Diabetes Bingo: 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 13 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Susan Weitkunat, RD, CDE, teaches the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com to register or for details. Identity Theft: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Presented by Barbara Martin Worley from the district attorney’s office. Program of the American Association of University Women. Go to douglascounty-co.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail.com.

Transgender Physician Speaks: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Dr. Anna Wegleitner treats persons who identify as transgender. Program presented by PFLAG Highlands Ranch South Suburban Chapter. Contactinfo@pflaghighlandsranch.org

Protecting Yourself from Internet Scams and Identity Theft: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Learn safe practices for avoiding identity theft. Go to arapahoelibraries.org. Advance Care Planning Basics: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Presented by Frances Myers, founder and executive director, The Center for Advance Care Planning. Review the basics of advance care planning and explore the questions you need to ask yourself to be able to plan. Call 720-595-5451 to RSVP or if you have questions. Go to www.centerforadvancecareplanning.org

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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Marketplace Misc. Notices OPOCS SINGLES CLUB-55 PLUS A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Social hours monthly 4-6p Lakewood Chad's 4th Tuesday of the month Hostess Darlene @ 720-233-4099 4th Thursday Denver - Baker Street Pub 8101 East Bellview Host Harold @ 303-693-3464 For more info and monthly newsletter call JoAnn membership chairman 303-751-5195 or Mary President @ 303-985-8937

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LOCAL

SPORTS CLOSING OUT THE SEASON

Volleyball leaps in popularity in Colorado

Mountain Vista defender Jared Cooper attempts the tackle on Rock Canyon’s Ryan Fichtner. Fichtner rushed for 55 yards in the game but the Golden Eagles ended up on top 41-7 on Nov. 3 at Shea Stadium in the last game of the season for both teams. Both teams finished with 5-5 records. PAUL DISALVO

BY THE NUMBERS

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Passing yards and six Point lead after three Turnovers for the LutherRushing yards and five Point combined victory touchdowns surrendered by touchdowns by Douglas margin in six sets for quarters for the Mountain an football team in a 44-7 the Ponderosa defense in a County in a 37-18 con- Chaparral in sweep wins Vista football team in a football setback to Green 53-24 football loss to Pueblo quest of Aurora Central in the regional volleyball 41-7 football victory over Mountain on Nov. 3. South on Oct. 2. tournament held Nov. 4. Rock Canyon on Nov. 3. on Nov. 4.

Standout Performers Taylor White, ThunderRidge The senior quarterback had 321 total yards in a 41-7 loss to Columbine on Nov. 2.

Leanne Lowry, Castle View The sophomore had 42 digs as the volleyball team swept Broomfield and Lakewood on Nov. 4 to win the Region 3 statequalifying tournament.

Zachary Johnson, Douglas County He had 12 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns as the junior helped the football team post a 37-18 win over Aurora Central on Nov. 4.

Katherine Compton, Ponderosa The senior on the Ponderosa gymnastics team won the 4A vault individual championship with a 9.825 score.

Luke McCaffrey, Valor Christian The junior had 301 all-purpose yards in a 42-13 football win over Fountain Fort Carson on Nov. 3.

Jacob Barrett, Mountain Vista The sophomore completed 9-of10 passes for 112 yards and two TDs in a 41-7 football win over Rock Canyon on Nov. 3.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

olleyball is a sport that I never connected with, probably because of my introduction decades ago in elementary school. Half of the physical education class was stationed on each side of the net and I never was able to touch the ball. So obviously I had no feel for the game. However, after watching girls play volleyOVERTIME ball the past few years, I have a new appreciation for the sport. The all-classification Colorado State High School Volleyball Championships will be Nov. 10-11 at the Denver Coliseum and it will provide Jim Benton a chance for fans to watch some remarkable athletes. It appears that more girls are being drawn to volleyball instead of basketball. According to National Federation of State High School Associations national participation figures from 2016-17, there were 444,779 volleyball players compared to 430,368 basketball players. In Colorado, there were 9,446 volleyball participants with 7,082 volleyball athletes. Several area high school coaches offered opinions about the participation spike of girls volleyball, and topping the reasons was the idea that the game is more fun. Also volleyball is less physical than basketball and involves less running. The growth of club teams initiating youngsters to the game has spurred interest. Plus volleyball can be played on three courts hardwood, sand and grass. One thing for sure, there will be plenty of excitement and cheering from players on the court at the state tournament. There will definitely be some taller girls and some shorter, but most have the quickness, vertical leaping ability, agility and mental toughness to play. One warning for those watching matches for the first time. Don’t head to the concession stands during a set that might appear to be lopsided or over. Momentum swings in volleyball happen as fast as one can change the television channel with the remote control. A fivepoint run by one team can be countered by a seven-point run by the opposition. Everybody enjoys watching the spikes of attackers, the accurate passes of a setter and the acrobatic digs on defense, but serves and serve receiving are two of the most important and sometimes overlooked parts of the game. And there is also strategy involved in volleyball, but I’ll save comments of that for another day after I watch a few more matches and learn more. SEE BENTON, P25

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On campus: Mountain Vista

• The volleyball team, state runner-up to Fossil Ridge last season, is top-seeded for pool play, which starts the Class 5A state volleyball tournament Nov. 10-11 at the Denver Coliseum. The Eagles are in a pool with Rocky Mountain and Cherry Creek. Vista beat Creek in the Aug. 29 seasonopening match, 3-2, winning the fifth set, 16-14. • Boys and girls head cross country coach Jonathan Dalby will be one of five presenters from around the country who will speak at the Boulder Running Clinics scheduled to be held Jan. 12-13 at the University of Colorado’s Village Center, 500 30th St. in Boulder. • The football team ended the season with a 41-7 win over Rock Canyon on Nov. 3 and for the second straight year wound up with a 5-5 record.

Highlands Ranch

• The football team was seeded 14th for the Class 5A state playoffs and will face No. 3 Columbine on Nov. 10 at Jefferson County Stadium. It will be the first football game played between the schools. • The volleyball team beat Columbine 3-0 in the Region 12 tournament on Nov. 4 but lost 3-0 to Cherry Creek in the match to determine which team would advance to the state tournament. The Falcons finished the season with a 19-6 record and half of their defeats came in the last four games of the year. • Highlands Ranch garnered the sportsmanship award when the Continental League boys soccer all-

News and notes from local high school sports programs

league awards were announced.

Rock Canyon

• Senior volleyball player Keeley Davis was a firstteam All-American selection by Under Armour. She has been invited to play in the AllAmerica match on Dec. 15 in Kansas City. • Garrett Duman, who played at Cherry Creek and was an assistant baseball coach for 11 seasons, is the new Jaguars baseball coach. He replaces Tyler Munro, who moved to Heritage to take over as baseball coach. • The volleyball team, seeded 10th, will be in Pool 3 at the Nov. 10-11 Class 5A state volleyball tournament and will face Continental League rival Castle View in its first pool game on Nov. 11. The Jaguars dropped a 3-0 match to the Sabercats on Sept. 14. Rock Canyon advanced to the state meet with 3-0 wins over Grandview and Rampart in the Region 10 tournament that was held Nov. 4. • In his ﬁrst season as Rock Canyon football coach, Brian Tinker led the Jaguars to a 5-5 record but the team lost four of five games in the Mount Evans League.

SkyView Academy

Katherine Compton, a senior at SkyView Academy who competes on the Ponderosa gymnastics team, won the Class 4A individual floor exercise title at the Nov. 4 state gymnastics championships. She helped Ponderosa finish seventh in the team standings and compile 170.05 points, which set a team record.

BENTON FROM PAGE 24

Winter is here Seems like it was just yesterday looking over prognoses for the upcoming football, softball, volleyball and boys soccer and tennis seasons, but time never seems to slow down. Now, all winter sports can officially start practice Nov. 10 and the first games/meets can be held Nov. 29. Championship Saturday It might be a little premature if fans are following just one team, but for all those who just like to watch high school football, tickets can now be purchased for the

ThunderRidge

• There were 191 juniors and seniors participating in fall athletics and 129 of them had a 3.3 grade point average or better. • Spencer Lambert rushed for 105 yards and caught 10 passes for 79 yards to finish with 184 all-purpose yards in the 41-6 loss to Columbine on Oct. 2. The 5-9 junior led the Mount Cameron League in rushing with 1,215 yards and he fumbled only once in 223 carries. He also caught 31 passes for 325 yards and will be a key player next season in the rebuilding process. ThunderRidge was 3-7 this season, which was the fewest wins in 14 years. • ThunderRidge had three soccer players named to the first team All-Continental League team. They were Ethan Anderson, Connor Leeret and Seth Heck.

Valor Christian

• The football team begins its bid for an eighth state championship in nine years when the Eagles host Chaparral on Nov. 10. The teams met in a 2015 playoff game, which Valor won, 47-3. The Eagles have a 35-1 record in state playoff competition. • The volleyball team, seeded second among 4A teams, will be in a pool with Pueblo West and Cheyenne Mountain at the Nov. 10-11 state tournament at the Denver Coliseum. The Eagles defeated George Washington, 3-0, and Mountain View, 3-1, in the Region 2 tournament on Nov. 4 to earn a berth in the state tournament. Valor was a state semifinalist last season but lost to Holy Family.

CHSAA Championship Saturday, which features the Class 4A and 5A state championship football games at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Championship Saturday XIII, presented by CHSAA, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame and the Denver Broncos, is Dec. 2 with the 4A game starting at 11 a.m. followed at 2:30 p.m. by the 5A title contest. Ticket price is $15 for all attendees and seating is general admission. To avoid long lines on game day, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High or by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000.Game-day suites are available for $850 and can be reserved by calling 720-258-3333. 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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ALL-LEAGUE SOFTBALL

ALL-LEAGUE SOCCER

The Continental League has announced its first-team 2017 all-league girls softball selections. Douglas County’s Dane Craig, in his first season as the Huskies’ coach after eight campaigns at Mountain Range, was tabbed Coach of the Year. Mountain Vista senior shortstop and pitcher Erin Kerby was the Player of the Year. ThunderRidge and Heritage were Sportsmanship Teams of the Year. First-team all-conference selections are:

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Mountain Vista: Annie Rourke, OF, Jr.; Erin Kerby, SS/P, Sr.; Kennady Warder, C, Soph.; Rebecca Gonzales, 1B, Sr.; Sarah Johnson, OF, Sr. Ponderosa: Julia Qualteri, P, Jr; Cassidy Pitts, C, Sr. ThunderRidge: Bridgette Strobl, C, Jr.; Rachel Bean, P Sr. Rock Canyon: Shelby Lamkin, SS, Sr.; Ashlee Seltzer, 1B, Sr.; Reggie Gaglione, 3B, Sr.; Claire Noyes, CF, Sr. Regis Jesuit: Isabel Macias, C, Jr. Legend: Payton Lincavage, SS, Jr.; Alyssa Nunn, LF, Sr.; Olivia Bradley, CF, Jr. Douglas County: Abbey Montoya, SS, Sr.; Alley Kim, 3b, Jr.; Savannah Reiners, P, Jr. Chaparral: Adrienne Visintine, OF, Jr.

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Continental League boys soccer co-champions Regis Jesuit and Legend dominated the all-league first team that was released Nov. 1 Regis placed five players on the first team and Legend four. Cole Blake of Regis, was Player of the Year and Raiders mentor Rick Wolf was Coach of the Year. Highlands Ranch won Sportsmanship honors. The following is the all-league first team: Regis: Cole Blake, MF, Sr.; Colin Giardino, MF, Sr.; Dean Maloney, F, Sr.; Grayson Lombardo, F, Sr.; Zach Robertson, GK, Sr. Legend: Keegan Palmore, D, Sr.; Scott Mansfield, MF, Sr.; Nick Bernardoni, MF, Sr.; Austyn Le Marr, D, Jr. Castle View: Dillon O’Connor, F, Sr.; Jonathan Terry, MF, Sr.; Justin Howe, MF, Sr. Rock Canyon: Jackson Ross, MF, Sr.; Austin Pratte, MF, Sr.; Neon Sapkota, MF, Jr. ThunderRidge: Ethan Anderson, MF, Sr.; Connor Leeret, MF, Sr.; Seth Heck, F, Sr. Chaparral: Evan Olson, D, Jr.; Kade Eiker, GK, Sr.; Grey Lapiano, MF, Jr. Mountain Vista: Ross Moffat, Sr.; Johnny Derosiers, Sr.; Donovan Brook, D, Sr. Heritage: Adam McDaniel, D, Sr. Ponderosa: Slade Walker, Sr.; Colin Hester Sr. Douglas County: Thomas Hoy, GK, Jr.; Noah Johnson, D, Jr. Highlands Ranch: Brad Bedell, MF, Sr.

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Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses. Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members. Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org. Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses. Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area. Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. 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. SEE VOLUNTEERS, P31

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Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Separate sealed bids for HAPPY CANYON CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE I); DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2013-023, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of constructing a new storm sewer with drainage inlets and manholes along a tributary to Happy Canyon Creek in the Charter Oaks Development. The limits of work will be from W Oakwood Ln on the North end to W Oakwood Ln on the South end.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 17, 2017 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2017 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Neil Sarno, Project Engineer by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 30 INCH REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (COMPLETE IN PLACE) – 1,634 LF • FENCE (PLASTIC) – 5,212 LF • TOPSOIL (STOCKPILE AND REDISTRIBUTE) – 3,308 CY Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Neil Sarno, Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 931939 First Publication: November 2, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South CamPublic Notice pus, Highlands Ranch INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #040-17

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TUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. EACH PERSON MUST CLEAR SECURITY BEFORE ENTERING THE LOBBY; THE SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1:00 P.M. ONLY THOSE ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT.

PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Public Notice ASSOCIATED SERVICES Need: Host families for international high REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) The Purchasing Division, in conjunction with the Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal school students ages 15-18 studying in the Audubon Society of Greater Denver: #041-17 Division of Parks, Trails, & Building Grounds, abuse and cases. Denver area. Provides engaging and educational birding INMATE FOOD SERVICE the neglect Department of Open Space & Natural Resources, the Department of Road & Bridge, the and wildlife programs at theThe Audubon Purchasing Division of Douglas County Douglas County Fairgrounds, and the Moore Government, in conjunction with the Douglas Provide a safe home, meals Road Facility/EVOC Track of Douglas County Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, Requirements: Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and Public Notice County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), hereinafter rehereinafter referred to as the dogs andGovernment, theirrespectfully litters, asrequests well asbids homes for and transportation for 5-10 months. All throughout the Denver metro area. ferred to as the County, respectfully requests County, from responsREQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) proposals from responsible,family qualifiedtypes firms for ible, qualified firms for the provision of or Portable cats and dogs that require socializing are considered. Must fi ll out NO. 038-17 the provision of Food Service, to include, inRestroom Buildings and Associated Services at ROOFbackground INSPECTION SERVICES that are specified week)application for an avrecovering from surgery orCounty. injuries. online and pass Need: Volunteers lead birdingmate fieldmeals trips(seven and(7) days per locations within Douglas erage daily population (ADP) of three-hundred check. assist with nature programs,and offififty ce (350) projects, The Building Division within the Department of inmates. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or Public Works Engineering of DouglasContact: County printed from the Rocky 303-961-3925 Mountain E-Purchasing Teresa Broaddus, fundraising and community ON events. Government, hereinafter referred to as the TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 @ System website at www.rockymountainbidsysCounty, respectfully requestsorresponses from Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 1:00P.M., THERE WILL Contact: BE A MANDATORY tem.com. IFB documents are not available for responsible, qualified, and reputable firms who SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. purchase from Douglas County Government and abivens@ayusa.org. to www.ayusa.org. Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite SITE VISIT will Go provide certified, trained, skilled, and experiTHE MANDATORY WILL ALLOW can only be accessed from the above-menlabor to perform roof inspections, as spetioned website. While the IFB documents are locations around Denver. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPOR- enced cified.

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Legal Notice No.: 931964 First Publication: November 9, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #041-17 INMATE FOOD SERVICE The Purchasing Division of Douglas County Government, in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of Food Service, to include, inmate meals (seven (7) days per week) for an average daily population (ADP) of three-hundred and fifty (350) inmates. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 @ 1:00P.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. EACH PERSON MUST CLEAR SECURITY BEFORE ENTERING THE LOBBY; THE SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1:00 P.M. ONLY THOSE ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT. The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses. RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Five (5) hard-

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

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RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Five (5) hardcopies and one (1) flash-drive copy of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #041-17, Inmate Food Service”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 932002 First Publication: November 9, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 038-17 ROOF INSPECTION SERVICES The Building Division within the Department of Public Works Engineering of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests responses from responsible, qualified, and reputable firms who will provide certified, trained, skilled, and experienced labor to perform roof inspections, as specified. The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. The RFQ documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the abovementioned website. Two (2) copies of your RFQ response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #038-17, Roof Inspection Services” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ responses will be received until 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any responses so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said response and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the

The RFQ documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. The RFQ documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the abovementioned website.

available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 040-17, Portable Restroom Buildings & Associated Services”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Two (2) copies of your RFQ response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFQ #038-17, Roof Inspection Services” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFQ reTo 2:00 advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 sponses will be received until p.m., on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 by the Douglas County Government reserves the right Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasto reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, ining Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle formalities, or irregularities contained in a said Rock, Colorado 80104. Responses will not be bid and furthermore, to award a contract for considered which are received after the time items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is stated, and any responses so received will be deemed to be in the best interest of the County returned unopened. to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successDouglas County Government reserves the right ful bidder. to reject any and all responses, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a Please direct any questions concerning this IFB said response and furthermore, to award a conto Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303tract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if 660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to it is deemed to be in the best interest of the 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the holidays. right to negotiate optional items and/or services with the successful firm. Legal Notice No.: 932004 First Publication: November 9, 2017 Please direct any questions concerning this Last Publication: November 9, 2017 RFQ to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at Publisher: Douglas County News-Press 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, exPublic Notice cluding holidays. INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) Legal Notice No.: 932003 #043-17 First Publication: November 9, 2017 OFFICE SUPPLIES Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press The Purchasing Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the Public Notice County, respectfully requests bids from responsive and responsible office supply companies for INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) the provision of the purchase and delivery of #040-17 Office Supplies for all County Departments, on PORTABLE RESTROOM BUILDINGS & an as-needed basis. ASSOCIATED SERVICES The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or The Purchasing Division, in conjunction with the printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Division of Parks, Trails, & Building Grounds, System website at www.rockymountainbidsysthe Department of Open Space & Natural Retem.com. IFB documents are not available for sources, the Department of Road & Bridge, the purchase from Douglas County Government and Douglas County Fairgrounds, and the Moore can only be accessed from the above-menRoad Facility/EVOC Track of Douglas County tioned website. While the IFB documents are Government, hereinafter referred to as the available electronically, Douglas County cannot County, respectfully requests bids from responsaccept electronic bid responses. ible, qualified firms for the provision of Portable Restroom Buildings and Associated Services at One (1) original hard-copy and one (1) flashspecified locations within Douglas County. drive copy of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or No. 043-17, Office Supplies”. Electronic and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids System website at www.rockymountainbidsyswill be received until 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, tem.com. IFB documents are not available for November 30, 2017 by the Douglas County Finpurchase from Douglas County Government and ance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 can only be accessed from the above-menThird Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado tioned website. While the IFB documents are 80104. Bids will not be considered which are reavailable electronically, Douglas County cannot ceived after the time stated, and any bids so reaccept electronic bid responses. ceived will be returned unopened.

City and County

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 932005 First Publication: November 9, 2017 Last Publication: November 9, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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