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Community called key to passing DCSD measures A mill levy override and a bond question gained voter approval BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Maggie and Peter Bierbaum, longtime residents of Larkspur, raised their two children in the Douglas County School District. Larkspur Elementary School in the early 2000s was community-oriented, they said. The dedicated, high-quality staff changed very little. Castle Rock Middle School offered music, art and enrichment programs. In 2009, a shift in district leadership led to several years of contention in the school district. At the end of their son’s experience at Castle View High School in 2013, his class sizes had grown and the number of credits required to graduate had decreased. The teacher turnover rate was on the rise. “We just saw a very different character of the school system when our kids left versus when they started,” Maggie Bierbaum said. “When they started, it was premium. When they left, it felt leaner, less kind. Kids were monetized more than they were cared about.” In April, the Bierbaums took on the role of leading the steering committee of Bright Futures for Douglas County

Maggie Bierbaum holds up a token of appreciation for the hundreds of volunteers who helped campaign for ballot measures 5A and 5B. Bierbaum and her husband, Peter, served on the steering committee for Bright Futures for Douglas County Kids, a state-registered issue committee that worked for additional funds for Douglas County School District. ALEX DEWIND Kids, a state registered issue committee. They, along with parent Jake Meuli, who is also on the steering committee, and hundreds of volunteers, have spent the last seven months campaigning for Ballot Issue 5A, a $40 mill levy override, and Ballot Issue 5B, a $250 million bond. The measures would provide additional funding for the school district. “To us,” Maggie Bierbaum said, “young people are everything. “

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Their hard work paid off. Both tax measures have passed, the first time a school-funding issue has gained voter approval in Douglas County since 2006. The latest results, posted three days after the Nov. 6 election, showed the yes votes for the mill levy coming in at 53.8 percent and at 52.2 percent for the bond. The results are unofficial, though they represent the vast majority of ballots cast. The mill levy override will go toward teacher pay and school programs, and the bond will go toward urgent building needs, new construction, transportation, career and technical education, and security. Together, the measures mean a resident with a home valued at $470,00 will pay an additional $208 a year, or $17.33 a month. Superintendent Thomas Tucker credits the community for the success of the measures. “Our all-volunteer school board, donors, volunteers, support staff, teachers, administrators, all came together as a collective whole,” Tucker said. “This was an entire community effort, of people from all different backgrounds, coming together supporting our 68,000 students and our over 8,100 employees.” Over the next five years, Douglas County School District needs between $152 million and $200 million to address Tier 1 items, according to an executive summary of the 2018-19 Master Capital Plan. Those items are building components that compromise school safety and risk school closure, such as a roof, fire alarm system, heating and cooling system, or generator. A new era When the last DCSD tax measure passed 12 years ago, the district’s seniors were in kindergarten. Ballot measures on school funding were brought before Douglas County voters in 2008 and 2011, but voters rejected them. Some community members point to the recession that hit in 2008 and a conservative majority board of education that didn’t favor tax

increases. Organized campaign efforts in both years fell short, community members recall. “It was mainly teachers trying to do the volunteer work,” said Kallie Leyba, president of Douglas County Federation, the local teachers’ union. “This time around was so much more comprehensive.” School board President David Ray added that this election, taxpayers set aside the political divisiveness. “I think that people recognized that we had gone a long time without relying on increased revenue from taxes,” Ray said. The momentum had been building since last November, parents and district staff say, when four new school board members — who in their campaigns promised to focus on securing additional funding — were elected. In the past year, the current board has worked to educate the community on funding challenges through public meetings and the district’s website. Les Lilly, a bus driver at the district for more than 36 years, put it simply: “It’s easy to sum up. I think it’s because of the current school board that is seated,” Lilly said of the election results. “The prior school board wasn’t listening.” In April, the school board voted unanimously to hire Tucker as permanent superintendent. In former jobs as superintendent at two school districts in Ohio, Tucker was successful at helping pass every mill levy override and bond measure put on the ballot. One of the most effective tactics in this election was disseminating information on the pros and cons of the tax measures, and how exactly students and staff would benefit, Tucker said. The district’s communications department did so by creating a comprehensive brochure, hosting informational meetings and updating the district website. “The communications department did a wonderful job of articulating what each student and staff member would receive,” Tucker said. “I have to give some credit to the folks that were the boots on the ground. Hundreds of volunteers knocked on thousands of doors educating the community about our needs.” ‘More informed’ This election stood out from years past in the overwhelming support and involvement from all facets of the community, from parents to teachers to businesses to faith organizations, the Bierbaums said. The couple alone knocked on more than 1,000 doors, they said. Committee volunteers handed out at least 30,000 door pamphlets and sent thousands of postcards to Douglas County voters. They spoke at meetings hosted by chambers of commerce and local businesses. “I think trying to restore that sense of Douglas County as one united community behind our schools was a conscious effort,” Peter Bierbaum said. SEE MILL LEVY, P5

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Polis’ win part of big day for Democrats Weiser defeats Brauchler for attorney general BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado’s new governor says he’s focused on saving familes money on health care coverage and being a leader for all people. The night of Nov. 6, Jared Polis walked onstage at the Democrats’ watch party in downtown Denver as loudspeakers played Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” “I pledge to serve all Coloradans — no matter your party, no matter where you live, no matter your race or your gender,” Polis said in his acceptance speech at about 8 p.m., noting Stapleton had called to congratulate him. Polis, of Boulder, defeated Republican Polis Walker Stapleton, of Greenwood Village, by about 7 percentage points — 51.9 to 44.6 — according to unofficial results posted the afternoon of Nov. 7, nearly 24 hours after the polls closed on Election Day. Polis, who will replace fellow Democrat John Hickenlooper, who is term-limited, becomes the first openly gay governor in the nation, and he touched on the status of sexual orientation and gender in his speech. “We proved that no barrier should stand in the way of pursuing your dreams,” Polis said. “For the LGBTQ pioneers ... who endured so much hardship and hurt ... for all you’ve

done to overcome, thank you.” Stapleton announced on Twitter that he congratulated Polis at about 8 p.m. on Election Night. “It is time for everyone to come together and work for the good of Colorado,” Stapleton said. “Thank you to everyone for your support throughout this campaign.” Polis and Stapleton competed in a starkly polarized race that saw President Donald Trump cast a wide shadow. Pro- and anti-Trump undertones abounded in the campaigns’ messaging, but the candidates also drew sharp lines between each other on front-burner issues in the state, such as energy, immigration and transportation. Polis has served as the U.S. representative for the 2nd Congressional District — including areas in Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer and other counties — since 2009. An entrepreneur who started internet efforts proflowers.com and bluemountain.com, Polis largely selffunded his campaign with about $22.8 million of the campaign’s $23.2 million total contributions, according to Colorado Secretary of State data as of Oct. 29. Stapleton took in $3.9 million in contributions total as of that date, according to the data. Stapleton, the current state treasurer, served as a CEO and chief financial officer in the private sector before taking office in 2011. Polis’ win was part of what seemed to be a “blue wave” in Colorado, a state that saw Democrats win a number of high-profile offices. State attorney general Democrat Phil Weiser, a professor

and former dean at the University of Colorado Law School, defeated Republican George Brauchler in the race for state attorney general, 49.9 percent to 47.1 percent, according to results posted Nov. 7. On Election Night, Weiser gave a speech that mentioned what he said were the “authentic relationships” he built across the state. He also touched on money put into negative ads during the campaign. “What we proved in this election is that people win campaigns,” Weiser said. “Colorado will show our nation how democracy can work.” Brauchler conceded the race the next morning, saying in a news release Weiser that he looks forward to working with Weiser and the state’s new leadership. “This is a new era in Colorado politics,” Brauchler said. “I am proud of the job we did running a close race in a state that appears blue at this time. As much as I am disappointed in the outcome, I am proud of our democratic system of self-government and to have been given the chance to compete for such an important office.” Brauchler, of Parker, is the 18th Judicial District Attorney in the south metro area. He pegged his opponent as wanting Washington to dictate to Colorado, while Weiser said Brauchler’s background readies him for only 10 percent of the state attorney general’s job. Weiser, of Denver, commented on his opponent during his victory address. “It takes a lot to step up and run,” Weiser said. “George had a different

vision, and the voters got to choose.” The attorney general is Colorado’s top legal official, known as the “people’s lawyer” who combats consumer scams, defends Colorado’s laws and protects its land, water and air, to name a few duties. Brauchler painted Weiser as a partisan who aims to “link hands” with other activist attorneys general, while Weiser framed his campaign as a fight for people’s basic rights and business accountability. Who could pull off the win had been an open question between Brauchler, a prosecutor who has cultivated a tough-on-crime image, and a professor with less name recognition who had the opportunity to ride a wave of antiTrump sentiment among Democrats. State secretary of state Democratic challenger Jena Griswold unseated Secretary of State Wayne Williams, garnering 51.1 percent of the vote compared to Williams’ 46.5 percent. Griswold began a victory speech by thanking Williams for “his years of service to our state,” going on to outline her priorities for the office, according to a news release. “We must ensure that every single voter be heard — black or white, Griswold old or young, Republican, Democrat or Independent,” Griswold said. “Colorado can start down this path by expanding automatic voter registration.” SEE DEMS, P29

Republicans retain hold on seats in Douglas County Baisley, Laydon win first terms, joining incumbents elected to office As Democrats were picking up seats in other parts of the metro area in the Nov. 6 election, Republicans swept the races for state Legislature and county offices in Douglas County. While most of the candidates elected were incumbents, there will be new faces in a pair of positions: state House District 39 and District 1 county commissioner. In the HD 39 race, Mark Baisley garnered about 61 percent of the vote in his race against Democrat Kamala Vanderkolk and Libertarian Tony Gross. Baisley, a Roxborough Park resident, is an aerospace engineer who has served on numerous boards and committees. “I will look for any opportunity to reduce government’s footprint in our lives,” Baisley

said after the election. “I realize that this will be a much greater challenge with the majority of Coloradans having just voted for the state to manage their behavior. But hopefully, the ever-present view of the Rockies will remind new residents Baisley that what makes Colorado unique is its rugged individualism.” Baisley will replace Republican Polly Lawrence, who opted instead to run for state treasurer but lost in the GOP primary. In the race for county commissioner, Abe Laydon took about 61 percent of the vote against Democrat Mary Lynch. Laydon, a lawyer from Lone Tree, made the general

election ballot after defeating Diane Holbert in the GOP primary. “I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the honor you have bestowed on me,” Laydon said. “I ran an honest, positive campaign focused on my qualifications and my vision for the future of Douglas County, and I am proud that voters reLaydon sponded to that.” The following are unofficial results posted the afternoon of Nov. 8: State Senate District 30 Chris Holbert (Republican): 53.1 percent Julia Varnell-Sarjeant (Democrat): 41.2 percent Steve Peterson (Independent): 5.6 percent State House District 39 Mark Baisley (Republican):

61.4 percent Kamala Vanderkolk (Democrat): 36.1 percent Tony Gross (Libertarian): 2.6 percent

County clerk and recorder Merlin Klotz (Republican): 60.4 percent Carol Johnson (Democrat): 39.6 percent

State House District 43 Kevin Van Winkle (Republican): 53.7 percent Barrett Rothe (Democrat): 44.3 percent Scott Wagner (Unity): 2 percent

County treasurer Dave Gill (Republican): 60.6 percent Angie Hicks (Democrat): 39.4 percent

State House District 44 Kim Ransom (Republican): 58.3 percent Simone Aiken (Democrat): 41.7 percent State House District 45 Patrick Neville (Republican): 62.5 percent Danielle Kombo (Democrat): 37.5 percent County commissioner, District 1 Abe Laydon (Republican): 60.7 percent Mary Lynch (Democrat): 39.3 percent

County assessor Lisa Frizell (Republican): 63.75 percent Shenika Carter (Democrat): 36.25 percent County coroner Jill Romann (Republican): 63.7 percent Sydney Ludwick (Democrat): 36.3 percent Sheriff Tony Spurlock (Republican, unopposed): 100 percent Surveyor Robert Snodgrass (Republican, unopposed): 100 percent

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MILL LEVY FROM PAGE 2

“I also think the community recognizes that the need is greater and more urgent. It’s become very obvious here in 2018 compared to the needs back in 2011.” Their grassroots organization and Douglas County Parents, which formed in 2013 to address district needs, were instrumental in public outreach. Both groups recruited hundreds of parents and community members to help educate the roughly 70 percent of residents without children in the district. “We have a community that is a lot more informed about education in Douglas County and the unique challenges that we face,” said Jason Virdin, spokesman for Douglas County Parents. Leading up to the election, the organization hosted meetings in public spaces and private homes, posted to social media and canvassed. What’s next? The school board’s immediate priorities

are compensation adjustments, building repairs and mental health, Ray said. Of the mill levy override funds, $9 million will go toward school-level funding, including special education, gifted and talented programs and career- or trade-focused programming; $8 million toward charter schools; $6 million toward allocating a counselor to all elementary schools and lowering the rate at middle and high schools from one counselor per 350 students to one counselor per 250 students; and $17 million toward pay gaps. Inequities in teacher pay across county lines have made it difficult for the district to attract and retain quality teachers, officials say. The average teacher salary for the 2017-18 school year at Douglas County School District was $53,080, according to the Colorado Department of Education. That’s less than several neighboring districts. At a board of education meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Wilcox Building, 620 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, district staff will recommend to the school board compensation adjustments for all employees, including licensed teachers and

classified positions, such as bus drivers and teachers’ aids. Ray is hopeful that the board will approve a recommendation and adjustments will be reflected on December paychecks. “Then,” he said, “everything else is a lot of rolling up the sleeves...” Within the $250 million bond, $150 million will go toward Tier 1 and additional high-priority Tier 2 needs, which are building items that affect school programming, such as an athletic field. Capital reinvestments will account for $61 million of the bond. Of that amount, an estimated $3 million to $9 million would go toward charter school safety and Tier 1 needs. And $39 million is expected to go toward career and technical education and new construction. In the next five years, the district forecasts the need for two new bus terminals, a high school in Lone Tree and an elementary school in Parker. On the top of the list is an F-Pod at Castle View High School, which is over capacity by 364 students. The 25,000-square-foot addition would allow the school to expand several programs,

including career technical education. A promise made Rex Corr, principal of Castle View, witnessed the defeated tax measures in 2008 and 2011. This time around, he saw a willingness of parents to be involved and informed, he said, which made all the difference. “Through the process of this election, I observed a groundswell of support in our parent community in the form of turnout at informational meetings, in the form of involvement in disseminating information,” Corr said. “The parent community for Douglas County schools — they were very passionate.” The school board plans to establish an oversight committee of citizens to ensure accountability and transparency in the district’s use of the additional funds. It is incumbent for Tucker to be a “great steward of taxpayers’ dollars,” he said. “That’s a promise I made to the county and I will continue to uphold,” Tucker said. “Our community will know where every penny is being spent.”

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Thanksgiving Douglas County offices will be closed Nov. 22 & Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

County seeks public input on ADA Plan Are you or someone close to you interested in what the County is doing to improve access for persons with disabilities to pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, curb ramps, and roadway crossings) within the public right-of-way? Douglas County is offering two ways to engage: an online survey and a Nov. 27 public open house. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us and search for ADA Transition Plan.

Apply for 2019 Community Safety Volunteer Academy The nine-week Academy is offered by the Douglas County Sheriff ‘s Department. Deadline for applications is December 27, 2018. For more information visit www. dcsheriff.net and search for CSV Academy.

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New technology aims to better time traffic lights Lone Tree partners with other cities to launch data-driven approach BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In another attempt to ease traffic in the south metro region, the City of Lone Tree has partnered with surrounding governments to pilot new technology that will ultimately change timing at traffic lights. The city recently announced a new partnership with the cities of Centennial and Greenwood Village to implement traffic-monitoring equipment at some of the major corridors in the area. The Intelligent Transportation System is a system of data-gathering equipment placed around the area at roads with the highest traffic volume. The data will be collected at Centennial’s Traffic Operations Center and will eventually serve as the foundation of a collaborative master plan between the three cities. “Traffic and congestion do not recognize municipal boundaries and neither do our residents,” Mayor Jackie Millet said. “A regional solution is required and Lone Tree looks forward to employing innovative, smart technology in collaboration with our partners to provide real solutions for our communities.” Funding partners of the project are the Denver South Economic Development Partnership and the Park Meadows Metropolitan District. The installation of the data collecting technology will cost about $50,000. The adaptive systems vendor has yet to be decided. City officials hope the technology will be implemented next year. Commuters in the Denver Tech Center area currently face a rushhour bottleneck on southbound I-25 near the County Line and C-470 interchanges. Yosemite Street, which runs parallel to I-25 to the west, became a viable alternative to beat the traffic. Sometime around March 2017, Millet met with then-Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, Rawkowsky, former Colorado Department of Transportation executive director Don Hunt and Mike Fitzgerald and staff from the Denver South EDP to discuss ways to ease traffic in and around the city. Yosemite was the best candidate for improvement for its high-density traffic during rush hour. Data from 2016 shows daily traffic on Yosemite, south of the C-470 stretch, reaching almost 30,000 vehicles per day, according to Lone Tree public works officials. Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko said the project would improve the safety and efficiency of the shared roadways. Greenwood Village Mayor

How traffic signals are timed Goal is to decrease time commuters spend on road

Ron Rakowsky agreed and sees the environmental benefits in the project as well. “This project speaks volumes about regional cooperation, demonstrates a coordinated approach to improving air quality, and positively impacts traffic flow,” Rakowsky said in a press release. SEE TRAFFIC, P24

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Kristin Adams, co-owner of three Douglas County Elements Massage studios, found creative ways to bring her employees closer together and ease the mental strain of work by organizing work trips and volunteering opportunities. Adams said the activities have had a tremendous impact on the overall state of the workers’ mental health. NICK PUCKETT

Bottom line: Mental health key for companies More businesses realize importance of providing mental health support to employees BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

aitlyn Grathwohl, a baker in a Castle Rock grocery store, has no reason to worry about being fired, yet the thought is always on her mind. The lonely hours on the night shift add to a feeling of isolation. Jorie Matijevich’s daily 1 1/2hour commute from Parker to her job as a hospital administrator in Denver began to take its toll. The battle with heavy traffic, day in and day out, left her depleted by the time she arrived back home to her family. As a former corporate tax manager, Kristin Adams knows how a job can negatively affect an employee’s state of mind. So she applied her lessons toward making sure her staff at her Douglas County massage studios feel good about themselves and their work. The stress of the job can af-

fect employees’ state of mind in many different ways. But mental health, already a difficult conversation in any situation because of the stigma surrounding it, can be especially challenging to talk about in the workplace, employees and wellness experts say: Admitting to a mental health issue, some employees worry, could cast them and their work in a negative light, making employers question their productivity and work quality. More and more employers, however, are beginning to see the benefit of supporting their employees’ mental health for a basic economic reason: Poor mental health can have a sizable impact on worker productivity and work quality, research shows. And, those who study workplace health say, addressing the effects of poor mental health in the workplace is paramount to begin improving a person’s overall health, which has a key impact on job performance. “We spend more time at work than we do eating, sleeping and communing with friends and family,” said Josh Scott, associate director for education at the Center for Health, Work and Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health, a col-

laboration of three Colorado universities. A healthy mind “is the single greatest determinant of health. So if you’re not addressing mental health in the workplace, what else are you doing to address it?” Effect on productivity The effects of mental illness on workplace productivity are clear: • Depression, if untreated, generates more than $51 billion a year in absenteeism and lost productivity, reports Mental Health America, a national advocacy organization. It is, the organization added, “as costly as heart disease or AIDS to the U.S. economy.” • Workers with a mental health concern or diagnosis are more likely to be out of work longer after an injury and less likely to return to work, according to a report from the Center for Health, Work and Environment. • Some 200 million workdays nationwide are lost due to depression, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Workers with depression reported the equivalent of 27 lost work days per year, according to the World Health Organization. SEE EMPLOYEES, P9

About this series The data paints the picture clearly: Depression, if untreated, costs businesses more than $51 billion a year nationally in absenteeism and lost productivity. But every $1 put into improved treatment for common mental disorders generates a return of $4 in improved health and productivity. How and why businesses are addressing the challenge of mental illness in the workplace wraps up Colorado Community Media’s year-long series about the state of mental health in Douglas County. The eight-part series began last December and has reported on mental health challenges among law enforcement, youth, mothers, men, seniors and those fighting substance-use disorders. It also has explored why getting treatment can be so difficult. The first through seventh parts can be found at coloradocommunitymedia.com/timetotalk/

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Larger companies use EAPs to support employee mental health For smaller businesses, creative de-stressors can make a difference

Patrick Lovett, of Lovett Family Chiropractic, is given a confetti shower, one of the ways the small business celebrates its employees for “just about anything,” said Bridget Lovett, communications and marketing manager.

DID YOU KNOW? More than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Souce: World Health Organization

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One of the most prevalent mental health programs used by large businesses — including Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree; Douglas County School District; and Kroger, which operates King Soopers grocery stores — is the Employee Assistance Program, a resource to help employees with stressors in their work and home lives. An EAP is a confidential, voluntary program and offers services that employees can access — such as counseling and referrals — which are paid for by the business. The U.S. Department of Labor describes EAPs as “expected benefits” whose purpose is to help employees improve productivity by providing guidance for mental health and personal issues. A 2016 study from Chestnut Global Partners, an international and national EAP provider, found an increasing demand for EAP services due to stress. Each EAP can look different depending on the company and can include a variety of services for family problems, mental health issues, legal trouble and drug abuse. The idea of an EAP is to help employees in the short-run and point employees in the right direction for long-term health, benefits directors say. EAPs provide support in larger businesses DCSD has found pairing its EAP with a peer-involvement program is the best way to positively affect employee mental health, said Rosa Reynolds, the district’s benefits director. They’re “avenues toward a healthier lifestyle, even if that means taking a five-minute walk every day” or providing healthy snacks, she said. “It’s an all-encompassing program where essentially everyone has the pieces they need for their lifestyle as well as their dependents.”

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According to a 2012 study from the Families and Work Institute, a nonprofit research organization that studies the changing workforce, families and communities, 74 percent of employers offered an EAP, including 93 percent of large employers. EAPs are typically facilitated by the company’s human resources department, which provides resources and direction for help to the employee. Many EAPs offer the option to talk over the phone with a nurse on health decisions or information on counseling or health services. EAPs do not provide financial support directly to employees, but the program can offer a service for financial guidance. Kroger’s EAP offers counseling, work-life services and other wellness programs for its more than 20,000 employees in Colorado. “The well-being of our associates, at every level of need and life stages, is important to us,” said Athar Bilgrami, the human resources director for King Soopers and City Market. “We believe supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees helps them to focus on providing the best service to our guests and the communities we serve when at work.” Sky Ridge, a HealthOne hospital, also offers extensive EAP benefits for employees, including counseling services to help them through difficult or traumatic times. Doctors and nurses “live in this environment all the time, but they’re terrible about going to the doctor,” said

Jorie Matijevich, human resources administrator at Sky Ridge. “It’s something they’re just not taught to focus on because they’re always taught to help others. I think that’s a mentality we really tried to change here.” Small changes can make a big difference EAPs are less affordable for smaller businesses because they are designed for larger companies that struggle to impact every employee personally, according to Chestnut Global Partners. EAPs make it efficient to help a larger number of employees. Smaller employers often implement creative solutions to handle personal issues with employees — such as more flexible hours to daily routine changes — and each can differ in the methods they use. Lovett Family Chiropractic, for instance, a family-owned business in Centennial with about a dozen employees, can’t afford to hire a mental health consultant, said Bridget Lovett, who handles the business’ marketing and communications. So Lovett and her husband, Patrick Lovett, focus on instilling a sense of fun amid the daily workload. “Mandatory Fun Time!” — written in black sharpie in capital letters on an index

card below a checklist of things to do — is a reminder to take time to decompress. The office has had cartwheel competitions, meetings that take place as employees walk around the block, morning laser tag. There is no designated time that is “fun time,” Bridget Lovett said. But she wants to make sure her employees make time for it because “it’s the little things” that make the difference. Jim Gosselin of AmLovett Check, a payroll firm in Stapleton, offers extensive EAP benefits to his staff based on his own breakthroughs with mental health. He found once he implemented activities like daily stretching and rest reminders, in-office yoga classes and onsite massages, supplemented with an EAP service, the productivity of his employees skyrocketed. “We have a long way to come in removing the stigma that comes with brain health,” Gosselin said. “But there are more and more resources available to businesses to help guide them on how to handle mental illness appropriately in the workplace.”

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Jorie Matijevich is a human resources administrator for Sky Ridge Medical Center. In her experience, she said, doctors focus so much on helping others they can sometimes forget about taking care of themselves. That’s where Sky Ridge’s Employee Assistance Program comes into play, providing employees with easy-toaccess benefits, including counseling.

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Scott mentioned the idea of presenteeism — the measure of lost productivity from a worker while at work — as another factor that can often be lost on an organization. “People in general just don’t do as quality of work if they’re experiencing a mental health issue,” Scott said. “It’s a harder metric to analyze — that somebody’s mental health is affecting their production … But these presenteeism and these productivity measures are contributing to the bottom line of an organization, and improving mental health can affect those numbers.” One in five adults live with a mental illness, according to Mental Health America. The most common illnesses are depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are also two frequent mental health problems experienced by employees in the workplace, the World Health Organization reports. But what is commonly left out of the mental health category is stress, which Scott said can lead to bigger issues. “Mental health has become a heavily stigmatized word and kind of taboo to talk about, but stress is totally acceptable and almost triumphed and awarded,” Scott said. “People are so open to that sort of language and that sort of human experience.” Stress can often be the underlying cause of depression and anxiety, the Mayo Clinic reports. It can also lead to anger, lack of motivation, restlessness and social withdrawal. Stress can even go as far as causing heart problems or triggering addictive behaviors. Lisa Bandanes, a professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said toxic stress can lead to increased depression, obesity and cancer. “Any time you have chronic

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stress in particular, you’re looking at a heavy physiological impact on the body, which impacts mental health and especially depression and anxiety,” Bandanes said. “To change the nature of stress from toxic Bandanes to tolerable is often about social support.” That support can sometimes be provided by larger companies in the form of Employee Assistance Programs, or EAPs, which often include counseling sessions, peer resources and other mental health supports, or in smaller businesses through creative solutions and ideas ranging from onsite yoga to healthy snacks. A 2016 study from the Chestnut Global Partners, an international and national employee benefits provider, found an increasing demand for employee mental health services due to stress. Making the transition into

tolerable stress is crucial to managing stress and maintaining good overall health, Bandanes said. “The workplace,” she said, “is no different if you want to feel supported — if you want to feel like `I can rise to the challenges and that I’m appreciated for making the sacrifices I do to meet those challenges.’ ” ‘You kind of beat yourself up’ Jorie Matijevich knows the effects of stress firsthand. For her, it didn’t come from her job as an administrator at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver. It was the commute to the hospital from her Parker home. Almost every day, she spent 45 minutes in morning traffic, then again heading home. The average commute for a Douglas County resident is 23.9 minutes, according to DataUSA. com. For Matijevich, a 45-minute commute was a good day. SEE EMPLOYEES, P10

WHERE TO GO For information on how to stimulate conversation about mental health in the workplace, visit: • Colorado School of Public Health: The Center for Health, Work and Environment is based at the Colorado School of Public Health, a collaboration of three Colorado universities conducting research, promoting wellness and educating people and communities and encouraging healthy beahviors. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado make up the Colorado School of Public Health. The Center for Health, Work and Environment is

part of the Colorado School of Public Health and educates, researches and finds solutions for better workplace health. Among its signature programs is Health Links Certified, a program designed to helping employers build an environment of health and safety in the workplace. More information: 303-724-4585; www.ucdenver.com/ academics/colleges/publichealth • Let’s Talk Colorado: A statewide campaign led by Tri-County Health Department, Douglas County government and other partners to initiate and destigmatize conversation about mental health. It provides tips on how to talk about the issue. More information: Letstalkco.org; LetsTalkCO@

tchd.org • Health Links Certified: A program through the Center for Health, Work and Environment, it collaborates with employers to create a holisitic approach to overall worker health. More information: www.healthlinkscertified.org. • Wellness Workplace Initiative: A program offered by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and Tri-County Health Department to bring health and wellness to chamber member businesses. More information: www.tchd.org; web.bestchamber.com/Mental-Health-Services

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“In reality, it’s an hour-and-a-half where you’re doing nothing…and it’s a little sad,” she said. “You kind of beat yourself up for not being productive during that time.” The drive to work didn’t affect her as much as the drive home did. She found herself becoming disinterested in activities she used to love, like riding horses. Often, she felt drained. She bemoaned the wasted time on the drive, and tried calling her mom or siblings during that time to feel productive. That commuter stress isn’t uncommon, Bandanes said. “That experience of an additional stressor will bridge your workplace stress into the home,” Bandanes said. “People have looked at giving yourself space, giving yourself a reset between that workplace and getting home, so that you’re able to feel like you can manage the day and start over with whatever you’re going to be doing when you get home.” For Matijevich, that time in traffic between the workplace and home prevented a reset. In late August, Matijevich received a transfer to a position as vice president of human resources for Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, just 15 minutes from home. Her mental state, she said, is much improved. “In some ways, (the longer commute was) nice because I can decompress from work before I get home,” she said. “However, I could do that in the 15-minute commute I have now, as opposed to that hour-and-a-half where you’re just exhausted. I don’t know if that’s depression as much as it is just taxing on your body.” Stigma weighs heavy Mental health problems in the workplace vary from business to business and depend on the individual: One employee’s experience could be completely different from that of a coworker in the same job. In many cases, getting help depends on the employee’s initiative to find a counselor or reach out to his or her human resources director, Scott said. Still, it can be difficult to admit to having a mental health problem or for a person to identify that what he or she is going through is the result of a mental health issue. Symptoms of a mental illness can be difficult to recognize because they often mimic other physical disorders, a Mayo Clinic report said. Depressed people can have back pain or headaches. Anxiety can trigger insomnia. Symptoms like irritability or low motivation are sometimes written off as growing pains or a phase, which can allow symptoms to become more severe. Mental health conditions are diagnosed based on the status of a person’s day-to-day life. But, the report said, it can be difficult to recognize those patterns in the workplace. The principal obstacle to dealing with mental illness at work, however, is stigma, wellness experts say. “There can be mixed messaging,”

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE • The global economy loses $1 trillion per year in lost productivity to depression and anxiety. • Employees with depression lost the equivalent to 27 work days per year, nine because of sick days or other time taken out of work and 18 reﬂecting lost productivity. • Depression is the leading cause of disability. Many of those experiencing depression also suﬀer from symptoms of anxiety.

Caitlyn Grathwohl was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2014. She mentally prepares for her overnight shifts at the King Soopers bakery in Castle Rock with music and breathing exercises. COURTESY PHOTO Scott said. “If you don’t have a leader championing the employee experience and culture around mental health, it’s really hard to see that cultural change with mental health in the workplace.” For instance, if an employee discloses a potential mental health concern at the workplace, and then he or she experiences any sort of stigma or finds lack of support from leadership or human resources, then the cultural stigma around mental health in the workplace is amplified, Scott said. Suddenly, that worker is seen in a different light and his or her productivity may come into question. Having the conversation between coworkers and leadership is crucial, Scott said. “If you don’t,” Scott said, “it could end up as more detrimental than not making this sort of change.” ‘It’s really frustrating’ For Castle Rock resident Caitlyn Grathwohl, the struggle with mental health is more than just dealing with situations at work. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2014, Grathwohl also is gender non-binary, which means a person does not identify as male or female and prefers to be referred to as they or them. Grathwohl has worked the 11 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. shift at the King Soopers bakery in Castle Rock for about three months, though they have worked for the Kroger grocer on and off for about three years. To mentally prepare for the shift, Grathwohl arrives early. They listen to music for 30 minutes and perform various breathing exercises learned from therapy. The rituals help quiet Grathwohl’s mind, which helps manage the manicdepressive swings that can be experienced with bipolar disorder. Even though Grathwohl takes medication to manage the disorder, symptoms can sometimes still occur, Grathwohl said. The workspace might suddenly seem small, as if the bread racks are closing in. A feeling of paranoia can arise. “A lot of it could be about not doing a good job and getting fired,” Grathwohl said about the paranoia. “I get worried, sometimes, if I go in the

• Three percent of total short-term disability cases are due to depressive disorders. In 76 percent of those cases, the employee was female.

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• Every $1 put into improved treatment for common mental disorders generates a return of $4 in improved health and productivity.

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‘I wish people could just go into work and talk about how their mental health is affecting them, but it’s too hard.’ Caitlyn Grathwohl, a grocery store baker

day before, I’m going to get fired on the spot.” Grathwohl said they have never had any concrete reason to believe that would happen. A virtually empty grocery store also can be lonely. The bakery is normally manned by seven workers. Grathwohl’s sleep schedule makes it difficult to have a social life. Grathwohl aspires to a promotion one day with a better schedule, but thinking about what that entails often worsens the paranoia. Grathwohl hasn’t approached anyone at King Soopers about their mental health condition because they fear the stigma associated with it, said Grathwohl, who sets Thursdays aside to see a therapist. King Soopers employees have access to a company Employee Assistance Program, which can provide Grathwohl with mental health resources and benefits. And Athar Bilgrami, the human resources director for King Soopers and City Market, emphasizes the company’s commitment to supporting employees’ emotional health and wellbeing. But Grathwohl instead has chosen to be on their mother’s health insurance policy, which also includes coverage for mental health counseling, because they said the benefits are better for their situation. “I wish people could just go into work and just talk about how their mental health is affecting them, but it’s too hard,” Grathwohl said. “I know I’m a good worker. So it’s harder for me to open up about it because I think people think I will start being not as good of a worker. And it’s really frustrating.” Creating positive workspaces HealthLinks, a nonprofit based at

t s the Center for Health, Work and En- a vironment, has emerged as a leading t resource for businesses to improve N workplaces to create the healthiest w possible settings. s The goal is to collaborate with c employers across the state to promote m health and safety in the workplace. c David Shapiro, a business relations i professional at HealthLinks, works a with businesses to highlight areas of s opportunity to improve mental health c on a case-by-case basis. But he has found there’s no cut-and-dry answer fi to the overarching question on how t to improve mental health, and each i business has different needs to be ad- i dressed to promote healthy working. s “We’re striving for d safe-health workplaces l … There’s no cookiecutter answer to what that looks like or means,” said Shapiro, who works mostly with larger companies. “We’re looking for those curated compaShapiro nies to share with other employers of `Hey, here’s an easier way other folks are doing it.’ ” HealthLinks encourages a holistic approach to dealing with mental health in the workplace, which means taking care of the body can help take care of the mind. He has found something as simple as switching out candy for healthy snacks in the office can make a big difference. Other businesses have gone as far as offering guided meditation and yoga sessions with a professional coach. ‘It’s really important to take a break’ The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce saw the need to improve the state of employees’ mental health, and earlier this year launched a partnership with Tri-County Health Department, which serves Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties, on a Workplace Wellness Initiative, a program designed to bring health and wellness into the workplace of its member businesses. One of those members is Elements Massage, a massage studio with three Douglas County locations, two in Castle Rock and one in Lone Tree. Kristin Adams and her husband, Mark, have owned and operated the Elements Massage studios for about 10 years. SEE EMPLOYEES, P11

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A negative energy about the work they’re doing can infect an entire agency. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to remember why they joined the force in the first place. “You can’t let up and you’ve got to be pushing through,” he said, “but at the same time you push so hard that you forget to let your heart mourn or your mind decompress.” To help deputies deal with the job’s emotional toll, the sheriff ’s department — in addition to its EAP — contracts with an outside group, Nicoletti-Flater Associates, who are counselors dedicated specifically to providing psychological assistance during major incidents. The group conducts debriefings, specializing in trauma intervention and police psychological safety. Law enforcement officers can go through many difficult times and question their jobs in general — the importance of it and the risk involved, Blanchard said. “There’s a lot of difficult situations that we face every day that we have a hard time letting go,” he said. “But it

‘You can’t let up and you’ve got to be pushing through, but at the same time you push so hard that you forget to let your heart mourn or your mind decompress.’ Jason Blanchard, Douglas County sheriff ’s deputy

comes back to us knowing that’s what we’re called to do. And, sometimes, that’s the sacrifice we have to come to terms with in our own heads.”

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They supervise about 35 employees, mostly part-time massage therapists. Before she owned Elements, Adams worked as a corporate tax manager for 20 years. She remembers long hours during tax season and vacation time that was hard to come by. “I know the importance of having a mental health day every once in a while,” Adams said, “or just time off away from work where you’re not worried about checking emails or deadlines. Obviously, there’s a time for that, but it’s really important to take a break for yourself — let your brain have a break.” At a massage studio, stressors come in different ways, Adams said: Scheduling can sometimes be a nightmare. Traffic and weather can cause clients or therapists to be late. Massage therapists need to enter each session with a calm demeanor, but sometimes the stress from a client can transfer to the therapist, leaving the therapist more tense and stressed out than when he or she began. Like stress sponges, therapists can

absorb a client’s negative energy. “The therapist can definitely feel that when they’re giving a massage,” Adams said. “It is really important that before the massage the therapist is in a calm state of mind and, after the massage, making sure the therapist takes 15 minutes to decompress before their next client.” And, Adams added, if an employee has a pre-exisiting mental health condition, stress from the job can often make things worse. Adams says she doesn’t have all the answers. But she knows helping her employees maintain a positive mental health state is key. Toward that goal, she tries to bring employees together as family and organizes “fun days” once every three months. Sometimes, that’s volunteering at a community garden, other times attending a Cirque du Soleil event as a company. Family and friends are invited, because, Adams said, balancing work and life are crucial to a productive work environment. “When you get out of your routine, there’s creativity that happens. People can get out of their comfort zone,” Adams said. “After 20 years of working in corporate America, it can really wear on you. So it’s really important to take those breaks.”

ABOUT THE REPORTER Nick Puckett, 22, began covering Parker and Lone Tree in May, after his graduation from the University of Montana, where he earned a journalism degree. He spent the past couple of months reporting on how and why businesses are responding to the challenge of mental illness in the workplace.

“The whole experience was pretty eye-opening,” said Puckett, who grew up in Castle Rock. “I learned mental health can look so different from person to person. I was impressed with the creative ways different businesses went about supporting mental health, but also realized there’s still so far to go.”

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on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR — have resulted in educators leaving the profession, vacant teaching positions across the state and fewer experienced professionals in classrooms. But Jesse Mallory, the state director BY SHANNA FORTIER of Americans for Prosperity, an orSFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM ganization that advocates for conservative causes, said Coloradans were Many educators across Colorado rightly leery of a large tax increase believe voters missed an opportunity without guaranteed results. to support students when they voted “The Legislature should instead down Amendment 73, a constitutional look at ways to increase funding by amendment that would have insticutting wasteful spendtuted a graduated income ing, ending fraud and tax increase on individuals abuse, and eliminating earning more than $150,000 handouts and tax loopa year and increased the corholes for powerful and porate income tax rate from well-connected special 4.63 percent to 6 percent. interests,” Mallory said “The loss of Amendment in a news release. 73 is heartbreaking,” said Education leaders in Angela Anderson, a social Littleton Public Schools studies teacher at Bear take the failure of the Creek High School, part of measure as a learning experience. Jefferson County Public Schools. “I “Tax increases are difficult to feel like the voters in Colorado support our schools and education, but we pass,” said Brian Ewert, LPS superintendent, whose district saw a bond can’t fund our schools on gratitude. My students are worth the investment, measure pass by a wide margin on and I am determined to keep going in Nov. 6. “We need to step back and look order for them to have a fully funded at what voters told us.” public education.” Ewert said leaders need to think Members of the Douglas County about what part of the tax policy was Federation of Teachers, the teachers’ objectionable, what a tax policy should union, felt the same way. look like and who should be at the “Colorado table to discuss it. has chronically “Amendments that underfunded our include tax increases schools even as are difficult to pass,” he we have a strong said. “Hopefully, this will economy,” said send a message to the enKallie Leyba, tire state to advocate for president of public education.” the federation. Jack Reutzel, Littleton “We are very Public Schools Board of concerned about Education president, is what the implicahopeful that the Demotions for Douglas crats’ push in the state County will be, Legislature will allow as well as the for more talks about implications for increasing statewide districts across education funding in the our state … future. Colorado cannot “With the change in afford to continue the makeup of the state Brian Ewert, to underfund PKLegislature, we think 12 education withwe’re going to have a Littleton Public Schools out hurting our sympathetic ear for K-12 superintendent community and education at the state our economy.” House,” Reutzel said. About 55 perThose sentiments are cent of Colorado shared by Lisa Weil, voters said no to executive director of Amendment 73 in the Nov. 6 election, Great Education Colorado, part of the according to results posted Nov. 8. In coalition that supported 73. the extended Denver metro area, only “This conversation, and the effort Denver, Broomfield and Boulder counfor equitable funding for Colorado ties passed the amendment. schools, will continue, as will the The measure, which would have broad-based coalition that came brought about $1.6 billion to school together to help our schools, kids districts throughout the state, also and teachers,” Weil said. “Together, aimed to created a fixed residential we’ve changed the conversation and property tax rates at 7 percent, preestablished that school funding is in venting school districts from falling crisis in Colorado. We’ve addressed it further behind in funding due to the at the grassroots level, we’ve made our Gallagher Amendment. voices heard and we expect our public Supporters of the measure said officials to listen and to come together funding shortfalls — largely blamed on solutions.”

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Democrat Tim Krug, of Franktown, and Republican Debora Scheffel, of Parker, were each vying for the state board of education seat for the 4th Congressional District in the Nov. 6 election. Scheffel won by a wide marScheffel gin, 61.9 percent to 38.1 percent,

according to unofficial results posted the morning of Nov. 8. Scheffel previously served on the state board of education, narrowly losing a re-election bid in 2016. She was appointed to the board in February to fill a vacancy. Krug is a retired educator and entreprenuer.

The season of giving is just around the corner, and the Douglas County Community Foundation hopes people are prepared, not only to give, but to address needs specific to their community. That’s why the foundation recently added three new board members ahead of Colorado Gives Day, the foundation said. The 11-member board plans to heighten its focus on encouraging people to “give where you live,” said the foundation’s chairperson, Donna Scott, in a news release. Colorado Gives Day is on Dec. 4. The event happens each December and encourages Coloradans to support nonprofits through online donations at coloradogives.org. The Douglas County Community Foundation is a countywide organization that supports local nonprofits and connects them with donors. The newest board members of the foundation are Jody Soper, executive vice president of marketing and product management for Guaranty Bank; Wes King, retired from FirstBank; and Justin Vaughn, a partner with Lathrop Gage LLP. “Many people think that because it’s Douglas County and because the county as a whole generally does well, that there are no needs,” Vaughn said. “That’s just simply untrue. There’s still needs for homelessness, needs for children and the elderly, to provide through food banks. Basically any charitable cause that we see in other parts

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of the state and other parts of the country, we have some element of that in Douglas County as well.” Carrie Buchan, a spokeswoman for the Douglas County Community Foundation, said last year 5,458 Douglas County donors made nearly 14,400 donations on Colorado Gives Day. They receive a customized report on Colorado Gives Day from the Community First Foundation once the event ends, Buchan said. Douglas County’s contributions totaled more than $4 million. Of that, $1,588,232 was given to Douglas County nonprofits, but $2,424,801 from more than 11,000 donations went to nonprofits outside the county. Soper was not immediately available for comment, but King said there are a few issues top of mind for him as they urge people to give locally — from affordable housing to suicide prevention to supporting the aging population. People 60 and older are expected to make up nearly a quarter of the county’s population by 2030, according to the Colorado State Demography Office. Nationwide, suicide rates have been on the rise in recent years. The median price of all homes sold in Douglas County during the third quarter of 2017 was $456,013. King said local residents can find places to donate by going to douglascountygives.net. The Colorado Gives Day website, coloradogives.org, also allows visitors to search nonprofits by location, including county. “It’s an organization with a really great mission,” King said of the foundation. “To keep dollars in Douglas County and to be able to support local nonprofits. It’s a way to focus dollars where they’re truly needed.”

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Taking time to talk produces a deeper understanding

lmost a year ago, we launched Time to Talk, an in-depth look at the state of mental health in Douglas County. The series has explored the effects of mental illness on law enforcement, youth, moms, men, seniors and, by extension, families overall. It has looked at the effect of technology on young people’s emotional resilience, the heartbreak of youth suicide and the correlation between mental illness and substance abuse. This week, the eight-part series wraps up with a focus on how businesses are responding to the challenge of mental illness on employees’ productivity and work quality.

OUR VIEW The reporting of this complex and critical issue has been illuminating, educational and emotional. The willingness of area residents to share their personal and courageous stories has been inspiring — and hopeful. While we’ve presented these stories to educate, during our reporting and editing we’ve learned a lot in the process, too: • That mental illness does not discriminate: A community with a high quality of living and wealth doesn’t mean its residents have perfect mental health. • Younger people are more open

about their mental health than older generations. • Mothers play a vital role in the family, and if their mental health is not OK, it’s difficult for them to care for others. • Too many men, daunted by the stigma that accompanies male stereotypes, suffer their mental illness in silence. • As we grow older, isolation often paves the way to depression and anxiety. • Substance abuse almost always comes paired with a mental illness: The battle for stability requires even more support and perseverance for that person. • What businesses can offer for

I Veterans don’t only give us service, but example GUEST COLUMN

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very year, we set aside Veterans Day for America’s heroes. But is this one day enough? One day per year doesn’t amount to weeks spent in foxholes in the French countryside. One day per year doesn’t suffice for months of day and night patrols through Fallujah. One day per year doesn’t replace the years of sorrow felt over fellow soldiers fallen in Vietnamese jungles. We owe a debt to these men and women whose military service has ensured our way of life and our freedom. We owe a debt to them

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that we can never repay in full. But I think if you asked most of our veterans, they wouldn’t expect to be repaid for their sacrifice. Instead, they would ask us to live lives that honor those sacrifices, that honor the values for which they fought. How can we do this? We can start with service. Where are we serving beyond ourselves? From public service to community service projects to watching out SEE BUCK, P23

mental health support matters because, as employees, we spend most of our waking hours in the workplace. • Any threat of suicide must be taken seriously: If someone doesn’t seem OK, it’s more than OK to explicitly ask, “Are you OK?” • Setting screen limits for teens is critical in this day and age. • It’s important for parents to talk to their kids about what is happening on social media. • People can set an example for those struggling with mental illness by talking about their own mental health.

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solicitations. t is the first of November. And holiday music. Some of I am braced for what is it conducted by chipmunks. about to happen, against my wishes and against my What was once a week, two at will. the most, of observation My belief is that it and anticipation, has QUIET comes earlier every a quarter of the DESPERATION become year as an antidote to annum, and God forbid reality, as a form of (he said) that you are an comfort food in the face atheist, or someone who of the news that, day simply prefers to conafter day, is harsh and template certain things abrasive on our delivery privately. cate systems, especially No. My grocery empomine. rium is loading up with This will be Harry’s absolutely appalling first true Christmas. décor, and I am countI’ve warned him. ing the days until the Craig Marshall To give you an exalready awful music is Smith ample: the Hallmark replaced by seasonal Channel began its uninterruptmusic, most of it sounding like ed Christmas movie marathon an anesthetic. last month. Some people like it. Home shopping channels The thought that some might have had holiday-themed mustnot is not a participant. haves since September. The majority gets its wish. Now that Halloween is behind But there is one (at least) in us, and with only Thanksgiving every crowd, and I am that one. on the horizon, which involves There is no subtlety left anyno history of gift exchanges where. or baleful music, the coast is This is not the United Zen of clear for merchants. mostly, to America. take over where exasperating political campaigns left off, and inundate every corner with SEE SMITH, P26

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Getting in the true spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday

ith the Thanksgiving holiday only a couple of weeks away, it is probably time to start thinking about all of the people in our lives who we are so grateful for and who we appreciate so very much. And maybe we should start thinking about all the other areas of our lives where we can show gratitude as well, after all, it is that time of the year isn’t it? And we know that the question will be coming, someone will ask us what we are thankful for, so why not think about it right now and be prepared as much as possible? Now some of us will say that we don’t need any extra time to prepare as we already know who and what we are so thankful for. Our attitude of gratitude shows in all that we say and do and it shows all year round too, not just at Thanksgiving. Awesome. Others of us will realize that although we think we demonstrate our gratitude and appreciation, we probably still have a little more work to do in this area. And then there are those of us who will be asked the question, “What are you giving thanks for this year?” and the blank look on our faces and our mumbled reply will hopefully become muted in the call for anyone wanting more pumpkin pie. Regardless of which group you may consider yourself a part of, or whether you fall somewhere in between, the

reminder here is that it is never too early to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving. As a matter of fact, we can probably all relate to witnessing ingratitude or seeing a lack of appreciation at some point in recent days or WINNING weeks. In last week’s WORDS column I talked about how trust was being eroded and the damage that it is causing in so many areas of our lives. And if trust is so very important to a healthy relationship, having an attitude of Michael Norton gratitude is its close cousin. Let’s think about this for a minute, we are already seeing and hearing advertisements for the upcoming Christmas season, aren’t we? They actually started a couple of weeks ago or more. So hopefully a gentle reminder to start to get our hearts and heads around the spirit of Thanksgiving a couple of weeks in advance is acceptable. Again, many of us live with the gratitude and appreciation all year and Thanksgiving is just one more day where we get to share our thankfulness with others. For some of us, it is even our favorite holiday. Last year, one of our readers had initially taken a little exception with a

column I had written about gratitude. He had recently lost his spouse, and he was also diagnosed with an illness. He shared with me that he chose not to send me the email he had written, but he kept it in his draft messages. After he read it a few times and made some edits and changes, he found himself changing the tone and meaning of his message completely. You see, he initially was angry and upset and was going to send me a message that was not very nice. But as he read his own words, and thought about it more and more, he started thinking about all of the people who stood by him during his wife’s illness. He thought about his family and friends that were taking care of him now, and he thought about the incredible job he held for more than 30 years and how proud he was of his accomplishments and all the people that contributed to his success. His gratitude bucket was filling up. The title of this column comes from

his words in the email he sent to me. In the subject line were these words, “The Spirit of Thanksgiving.” He encouraged me to never stop beating the drum of gratitude and appreciation, because, “Some of us get so focused on ourselves and our own problems, that we have forgotten all of the things we have been blessed with throughout our lives.” So how about you? Are you someone who lives all year round with an attitude of gratitude, or could you use a little earlier reminder about what you are truly thankful for? Either way I really would love to hear your gratitude story at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we can live with a “Spirit of Thanksgiving” it really will be a better than good life. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

Thanksgiving is good time to share crucial information

may know. hanksgiving is a special time This will prove to be a good exercise to gather around family and for you to understand what you have friends and count your blessand where everything is, and to keep ings. the vital information organized. Enjoy the crisp air and delicious food, I recommend starting with medical and make new (and remember old) because often it is a health issue memories. Just being grateful FINANCIAL that causes a family member puts everyone in a good mood. to go in search of the Book of This may also be a good time STRATEGIES Important Stuff (BIS). List your to gather items you think are doctors, health insurance, and essential to your loved ones medical history. Include any reshould you suddenly be out of cent diagnoses, life-threatening the picture someday. allergies or illnesses and a list Maybe when the kids or sibs of medications you take. are home for Thanksgiving is This is a good place to keep a good time to let them know your Advanced Medical Direcwhere you have gathered all the tive, name your health care essential information they may agent and provide a copy of need to act on your behalf. Patricia Kummer your living will. And yes, as you are going Next, include the following items from through your “stuff,” it is also a good your financial plan: time to feel grateful and give thanks for • Your ﬁnancial planner’s name, what you have amassed over the years. phone number and email address. Nowadays there are many ways to • Your monthly expenses and net save information electronically or in the worth statement listing assets and cloud. That will be a great place to scan liabilities. Include loan and credit card items once you have them organized. information and online bill pay. For now, start with several folders • Titles to the house, cars and other or manila envelopes to start setting property; bank accounts, CDs and savpapers aside as you gather them. Many ings bonds. families start with a binder. Divide it • List your investment accounts. into main sections including medical, Include your brokerage accounts, retirefinancial plan, estate documents and ment assets, any annuities or pensions final wishes. and 529 plans. You should include information about how to find your passwords, safety deposit box, keys to the safe and any special instructions that only you SEE KUMMER, P23

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hanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever you and your family celebrate is right around the corner. The holidays are supposed to bring a light of happiness to life with traditions, food, gifts, relaxation and — whether you like it or not — family. Maybe seeing your family isn’t a problem, and family holiday gatherings are something that you look forward to each year. It’s not like that for everyone, though, and seeing the family during the holidays can be a stressful time for plenty of Americans. We talked to three licensed family therapists about how to deal with stress that family can bring during the holidays. Whether you’re preparing to deal with family members whom you don’t see often, or to deal with family members who may have strong opinions that differ from yours, these therapists have pointers to make things easier as the holidays approach. Dr. Reo Leslie “You must’ve been watching some movies,” said Leslie as he chuckles over the phone when asked about his tips for dealing with family holiday gatherings. Leslie is full of knowledge about the subject, and he has the credentials to show it. The licensed marriage and family therapist founded the Colorado School for Family Therapy, a nonprofit organization and school that educates counselors, clinical supervisors, licensure candidates, psychotherapists and ministers.

Therapist Cory Reid-Vanas suggests treating difficult family as an opportunity. JOSEPH RIOS

Leslie’s first message to those who are dreading spending time with their family is to determine how long the interaction is going to be in order to better prepare yourself for what you’re getting into. His second message to those who are stressed about family gatherings? You’re not obligated to participate in family functions. “Family systems are really good at initiating emotions like shame and guilt, but you don’t have to buy into that. You don’t want to harm your stress and mental health,” Leslie said. “A lot of my clients choose not to participate in the holiday family situations. It’s harmful emotionally to go into bad family situations.” For those who are worried about political discussions at the holiday dinner table, Leslie has a simple suggestion — don’t participate in it. “If uncle Joe is a Democrat and aunt Sally is a Republican, you don’t want to discuss politics close to the turkey knives. Suspend that around the holiday time. There is no need to argue your opinion,” said Leslie. “Normally, expressing your opinion is important, but none of that needs to happen over the holiday dinner. Being with the family around the holidays is like moving into an alternative universe. You have to suspend reality for the time of the activity.”

Letha Atwater Letha Atwater is soft-spoken and well-educated about coping with family holiday gatherings. She starts off a conversation about the subject with a similar suggestion that Leslie made — be prepared. “One of the biggest things is being able to plan ahead for knowing that person (whom you don’t want to see) is going to be there,” said Atwater, direcAtwater tor of clinical family therapy for Counseling Center of Colorado LLC. Atwater’s suggestion for planning ahead involves having an escape plan. She said that having an escape plan can come in handy if nothing is going the way you want at a family holiday gathering. That escape plan can even be just going outside and taking a walk to separate yourself from a family member who is giving you issues. Atwater emphasized how impactful relaxation techniques like taking deep breaths can be if someone is giving you anxiety. She also suggested using positive imagery as a coping mechanism, like imagining that you’re on a beach in Hawaii.

hen most people see red carpets, they’re on television and full of recognizable faces from the worlds of entertainment or sports. Most of us will never get to walk one, have our photos taken and answer questions from the press. But thanks to the Denver Film Festival, which hosted its 41st iteration Oct. 31 through Nov. 11, local actors, directors, writers, producers and others in the industry based in the metro area had the chance to do just that outside of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Most, like producer Anthony Cross, used the opportunity to not only speak about their work, but champion the city and state’s film scene — a scene that has been growing in recent COMING years. ATTRACTIONS “Film here in not just a stagnant art form. It is a living, breathing thing,” Cross explained. “It is important we make it something that is worthwhile and accessible to Clarke Reader everybody.” This year’s festival included more than 200 screenings, from three-to-five-minute short films to feature-length titles that will soon be mainstays during awards season in just a few months. There were documentaries, spotlights on the films of Hungary and the United Kingdom and even music videos. “Our audiences have become really good at trying new things as part of the festival, which is pretty unique,” said Andrew Rodgers, Denver Film Society executive director. The aim of such a wide variety of offerings is not only to entertain and enlighten, but to inspire filmmakers of all ages to tell their stories. “It’s unbelievable to see how much the festival has grown over the past 41 years, and now we’re working on building up a younger audience,” said Ron Henderson, Denver Film Society and Festival founder. I picked three movies from the eclectic lineup that I think you should make a point to spend time with when they come to a screen, large or small, near you.

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Outdoor lights, music bring cheer to chill

he holiday calendar will probably include more than one sparkly encounter — especially if we luck out with some less frigid evenings … The elves have been at work! “A Hudson Christmas” at Hudson Gardens opens on Nov. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. and SONYA’S continues on selectSAMPLER ed evenings through Dec. 31. The large grounds are filled with twinkling lights of various sorts, music, happy strollers, a jolly Santa and possible hot drinks as one explores the gardens after dark and trees develop Sonya Ellingboe new personalities. The paths are wheelchair/stroller-accessible and it’s really fun to see a delighted response on the face of a babe in arms, as well as baby’s grandma! The box office is open from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the 25 nights the lights are on and tickets are available at hudsongardens.org/ concerts-events/a-hudson-christmas. Note that volunteers who serve three or more nights get a pair of complimentary tickets. Tickets cost: $10.50 adult; $8 child; free 3 and under; $9 members, military, groups of 15. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Holiday Express The Holiday Express will arrive Nov. 20 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, delivering fine arts and crafts by artisans around Colorado that make one-ofa-kind holiday gifts. Also available: artist-designed cards for holidays and other uses (a package of these cards is a wonderful present). Runs through Dec. 29. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. 303-795-0781. OAO 2018 open Artworks chosen by artist/juror Joshua Field for the 2018 Own an Original Art Exhibition will be displayed through Jan. 6 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. The Littleton Fine Arts Board decided to challenge artists with a

the music popular at the end of World War I plus some more recent patriotic music, such as John Williams’ “Summon the Heroes.” Word has it that Santa will be on the scene! Tickets ($15) at Lone Tree Box Office, lonetreeartscenter.org/shows. Will also appear at Castle Rock’s Starlighting Nov. 17.

MSU theater “Still Life With Iris” by Steven Dietz, directed by Jeffrey Parker, will play Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the MSU Studio Theatre, King Center, Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. Tickets: $20; MSU students free with ID; other students $10 with ID. 303-556-2296.

Thousands of colored lights will invite a visitor to “A Hudson Christmas” at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. COURTESY PHOTO theme this year: “Ritual.” Open during museum hours. 303-795-3961. Holiday’s Evening Littleton’s Friends of the Library/Museum and the Littleton Museum present the “Annual Holiday’s Evening” on the museum grounds and at the two farms, surrounded by luminarias and an occasional bonfire. Santa will be there to chat with little people, music will fill the crisp air, there will be refreshments and wagon rides. Costumed interpreters will bring past holidays back for visitors. (Dress for cold weather!) Tickets on sale Nov. 17 for members of Friends of the Library/Museum ($7/$3) and Nov. 24 for the public ($10/$4). Cash or check only. 6028 S. Gallup Court, Littleton. 303-795-3950. Starlighting Castle Rock’s annual Starlighting will be on Nov. 17, 1 to 6 p.m. at Wilcox Square. Shuttles from Douglas County High School, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle View High School. (Many roads will be closed into the area from 2 to 7 p.m.) Santa will be at Philip S. Miller Library, 2 to 4 p.m.; fire station, 4 to 6 p.m. Lighting ceremony about 5 to 5:30 p.m. (Since 1936!)

Castle Rock Chorale “Calling My Children Home,” an exploration of choral music through the ages, including Bach Cantata BWV 131, will be presented by the Castle Rock Chorale at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 614 Fourth St., Castle Rock. Tickets available at the door. Curtis Center “Best of the Summer Art Market” (at Denver Art Students League in 2018) winners are exhibited at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village through Dec. 29. Curtis director Chris Stevens, Henry Meininger and Sandra Fettingis walked through the large outdoor exhibit (playing kazoos) and chose the best work in several categories for this exhibit. More than 230 artists participated in the market, which fills sidewalks around ASLD at Second Avenue and Logan Street in Denver. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 303-797-1779. Free admission. Denver Concert Band “Heroes and Holidays” is the title for Denver Concert Band’s 2 p.m. Nov. 18 concert at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The 90-piece band’s program celebrates

Day highlights ice skating programs at South Suburban STAFF REPORT

Meet instructors, explore programs and talk with representatives from hockey associations and figure skating clubs Nov. 17 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s annual Great Skate Day. The district’s ice arenas will offer a number of ways for participants to learn about ice skating. Great Skate Day activities will run from noon to 2 p.m. at Sourth Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial. In addition, a free group skating lesson with public skate

admission is offered at 12:30 p.m. The annual Turkey Shoot is at 1:15 p.m., and participants get a raffle ticket for a chance to shoot a puck at a wooden turkey target. The first two to hit the target win a frozen turkey. Representatives from the district’s Learn to Skate program, Littleton Hawks, Denver Synchronicity, Ice Theatre of the Rockies, Denver Figure Skating, Colorado Skating Club and Showtime on Ice will be at the ice arena to talk with participants. Activities at Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial, will run from 1-3 p.m., and a free skating

lesson will take place at 1:30 p.m., with public skate admission. The annual Turkey Shoot here is at 2:15 p.m. Representatives from the district’s Learn to Skate program, Arapahoe Warriors Hockey, Adult Hockey, Denver Synchronicity, Ice Theatre of the Rockies, Denver Figure Skating, Colorado Skating Club and Showtime on Ice will be at the ice arena to talk with participants. For information about Great Skate Day or about programs and classes, contact Gerry Lane, director of skating for South Suburban, at GerryL@ ssprd.org.

Author Michael Carroll of Littleton will speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Tattered Cover Aspen Grove about his new scientific novel, “Lord of the Ice Moons.” (In the aftermath of an asteroid impact, Earth’s power grid is damaged nearly beyond recovery…) Correction We published a photo of “Stickwork,” a sculpture made of saplings, saying it was at the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms. Happily, people came to see it. Unhappily, it won’t be there until Mid- April, 2019! Apologies. We misread a release and will hope to give an accurate heads-up when it is in place.

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‘The Humans’ mines rich ore of family life Regional premiere of solid new play is on stage at Curious Theatre

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“This is the second holiday show in 21 years,” said Chip Walton, Curious Theatre’s artistic director, as he welcomed the Nov. 3 opening-night audience to a performance of “The Humans” by Stephen Karam — a regional premiere. While the scene is a family Thanksgiving dinner, “The Humans” stays on the path of openness to different ways of thinking/ living/working — Curious Theatre’s trademark theme. “The Humans,” a strong new play, the type which Curious consistently chooses to deliver, won the 2016 Tony Award for Best New Play and was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer drama award, setting audience expectations high. With a fine cast and direction by Dee Covington, it is a pleasure to watch. The spare set, designed by Markas Henry, shows the small, sparsely furnished two-story apartment in Chinatown, New York City, where young musician Brigid Blake (Anastasia Davidson) and her fiancé, Richard Saad (Antonio Amadeo) have recently moved. Furniture is yet to arrive in

A family toast at Thanksgiving unites the Blake family who gather together in “The Humans” at Curious Theatre. COURTESY PHOTO general … and strange, loud bumps persist from the apartment upstairs, where an older Chinese woman lives. Readers may be reminded of a first visit to a beloved offspring’s new home and trying so very hard to feel “at home.” Brigid’s attorney/sister Aimee (Susan McLeod) has arrived and soon, their parents: Dierdre (Anne F. Butler) and Erik (Kevin Hart) appear — a bit frazzled after a trip from their home

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in Scranton, Pennsylvania. (The playwright grew up there.) With the parents is the grandmother Fiona, “Momo,” who has dementia (Kathryn Gray). The concept of the conflicted dinner party, where strong opinions clash, is certainly there, with underlying stories about each character woven together and assorted problems pretty much unresolved. No question, however, about how strongly this family loves one another. Karam’s script is beautifully written and carries the story along through dialogue. The cast is skilled and all the characters carefully crafted. Brigid, a composer in the making, is working two jobs as a bartender while she seeks a professional path as composer and Richard works at a job, wanting to return to school, while looking forward to a family inheritance sometime soon. Tense Aimee has recently lost her girlfriend/ partner and is in pain with ulcerative colitis, but unable to afford needed medical care, unwilling to undergo surgery … The Irish Catholic parents, of course don’t approve of her lifestyle, nor of Brigid’s. “When are you getting married?” the mom asks Brigid,

more than once … Money for Momo to move into as“The Humans” runs through Dec. sisted living isn’t available either — 22 at Curious Erik has worked in Theatre, 1080 maintenance at St. Acoma St., in Paul’s school for Denver’s Golden years and doesn’t Triangle. Perhave savings, nor formances: 7:30 does Dierdre, who p.m. Thursdays, has an office job. Fridays, Saturdays (Thanksgiv- During the play, Gray’s Momo ing excepted); 2 p.m. Sundays. sleeps a lot, babbles Adequate free some and perks parking. Tickets: up to participate curioustheatre. in a family prayer org, 303-623— until near the 0524. end … Nicely portrayed by Gray, a veteran local actor, educator and frequent dialogue coach, who keeps a lid on it. Hart, as father Erik, often dominates a scene. On edge, in his first visit to New York City since 9/11, he tends to discount his daughters’ opinions — and/or fails to understand them. I found myself getting angry with him — which is exactly the desired response. And the widely experienced Butler, as Dierdre, tries to hold things together, relying on her faith to make things right. She’s the familial glue … The legendary mother figure — sure she’s right, not willing to accept her daughters’ choices, but loving them. Strong delivery here. I felt that later in the 90-minute play, actors were shouting at each other fairly consistently, which diluted the effectiveness of the well-crafted dialogue — we wondered about director Dee Covington’s reasoning for that increased noise level, especially when each cast member was so skilled at expressing Karam’s words and feelings. The ending, by contrast, is quiet and spooky! The air leaves the room … If you go: “The Humans” runs through Dec. 22 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., in Denver’s Golden Triangle. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays (Thanksgiving excepted); 2 p.m. Sundays. Adequate free parking. Tickets: Curioustheatre. com, 303-623-0524.

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Art show isn’t just meant to be seen ‘Shared Visions’ exhibit features works that visitors are welcome to touch BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Shared Visions” tactile exhibit at ACC. This installation by Jenny Callahan greets the visitor as they enter the “Shared Visions” exhibit of tactile art at Colorado Gallery of the Arts. PHOTO BY TRISH SANGELO clearly inspired from nature and “Shared Visions” is “what in the world is this” items have in Colorado Galfound their way lery of the Arts, into an art show located at the with imaginative east side of the manipulation. Littleton ArapaA dinner platehoe Community College Campus, sized bristly dried 5900 S. Santa Fe flower-ish image suggests a dried Drive, Littleton. sunflower — but Hours: 9 a.m. to not quite. It is al5 p.m. Mondays most a bit menacto Fridays, until ing as it droops/ 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Admission is free. climbs out of its box. Does it bite? Here too, one is invited to touch the images. In contrast, farther along is a bright yellow 3D sunflower, attached to an electric cord and plug at the end of its stem, where it plunges into a large flowerpot. These continue past the spider and around the remainder of the gallery: more paintings and assembled images, some highly textured. Colors are bright in general. Ceramics vary between functional pottery and sculptural works. Interior Design student Corella Tejussa exhibits a design board for “a beach house in Panama, where I come from.” It uses subtle colors with carpet, fabric and paint samples, enclosed in a house-shaped wood box frame. At the bottom of the frame is a slim green box, holding sand and a few shells — just a suggestion of the real thing — and very touchable. Some framed works have raised images — a pair of pink aquatic salamanders, called “Olms” by artist

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Look left as you enter the “Shared Visions” exhibit at Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at the east end of Arapahoe Community College in Littleton — and you’ll see a sign inviting you to “touch” and a giant yellow replica of a common 2HB pencil hung at an angle on the wall. A line flows from its lead tip to the corner … Artist Isabelle Beauprez has written: “I enjoy blowing things out of proportion — that includes art projects. I choose a pencil as it’s often the artist’s first tool. Prior to moving on to another medium.” Might she be headed to a furniture design career? Note that all labels are both in Braille and in text, so a sighted visitor can try to imagine how it might be to gain information through the fingertips … Turn left past the pencil, open a worn wooden door and enter “Escape,” in the gallery’s new Installation Room. Artist Marci Corbitt has created her image of a hike in the mountains, with a leaf-strewn path, plant material surrounding it, and a fan making a cool breeze. It even smells “woodsy” like it should — moist and inviting. At the rear is a painting, framed by dried branches, leading the eyes into the distance. Gallery director Trish Sangelo is happy to offer the new space as a different challenge to artists. Perhaps in its former life, it was a storage closet for cleaning supplies, but it will be fun to see what artists create here. The “Shared Visions” tactile art exhibit runs through Dec. 3 and is a repeat of a successful collaboration between ceramics, painting and 3D design students from Arapahoe Community College and the Colorado Center for the Blind, which opened with a reception on Nov. 1. If one enters and looks straight across the gallery, there is an entertaining installation by Jenny Callahan that invites one to invent a story about it. At the left, a bird-like creature with a long blue beak and beady eye is tangled in some rope netting — i.e., a giant yellow spider web. To the right sits a rotund, geniallooking, multi-colored spider, created from bits of pink, purple, orange, red and other bits of tissue, tucked into wire netting. Again, near it it the invitation to “touch.” On the end wall and around the corner between the pencil and the spider are some paintings, ceramic works on pedestals and a series of individual pieces — many in assemblage form, with various objects composed into an image, framed in wooden boxes. Found objects, driftwood, metal objects and more, some

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Remembering their service BY TAYLORE TODD SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

he Veterans Day Celebration in Castle Rock not only honored the veterans of Douglas County but contained historical importance to military veterans and members. It marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and the Marine Corps’ 234th birthday. The Nov. 10 ceremony’s crowd was full of previous military members, including World War II veterans Lou Zoghby, Ross Sparks and Stan Nicholson. “I know that veterans have given us our freedom. They’ve given us our security. They have given us the greatest nation on Earth, and that has a price tag to it that none of us can even imagine what it costs,” Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas said. The ceremony began with a prayer led by Deacon Tom Liotta of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, an Army veteran. “Each of us who served took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic,”

Liotta said. “This pledge did not expire upon the completion of our military service.” Randy Reed, a board member of the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation, read a message from Congressman Ken Buck: “Our veterans deserve so much more than we can give them. Setting aside one day, Veterans Day, in their honor is a good start. Our debt to them can never be fully repaid.’” The best way, Reed said, is “to honor the sacrifices of our veterans is to live lives that honor the values for which they fought … a sense of service to the community, standing up for freedom, living humbly, being a good listener and being thoughtfully engaged in the public sphere.” The ceremony reminded those in attendance that many veterans paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the United States. “I believe that veterans are special people,” Thomas said. “They’ve had had an impact on our lives, and they have shaped who we are... We honor our veterans. We remember our veterans. And we appreciate them.”

Army veteran Dale Erickson leads the Honor Guard in kicking off the ceremony. PHOTOS BY TAYLORE TODD

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Table, bar and outdoor patio. Fogo specializes in the Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco, roasting high-quality cuts of meats over an open flame, with a service model known as “espeto corrido” — Portuguese for “continuous service”. With construction nearing completion in the Vistas at Park

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New esports arena set to open up in Lakewood The arena will be the largest of its kind in the state BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The esports, or competitive video gaming industry is starting to blow up all across the world. Celebrities like Drake and Michael Jordan have invested in the industry, and even owners of professional sport franchises like Robert Kraft and the Kroenkes have invested millions in esports. According to a Newzoo Global Esports Market Report, the esports industry has a value of more than $900 million, and Lakewood will soon be home to the largest esports arena in Colorado. “It’s a huge, huge market, and it’s growing like crazy. Hearing these stars and big names invest in it is confirmation that it’s only going to be growing further,” said Nate Jones, vice president of technology for N3rd Street Gamers. N3rd Street Gamers, a Philadelphia esports network, is set to open up the Localhost esports arena toward the end of the year. The arena, located at 1882 S. Wadsworth Blvd., is 18,000 square feet, and it will offer 120 custom-built gaming PCs, and video game consoles like Xbox Ones, PlayStation 4s and Nintendo Switches. Localhost will contain a 60-foot stage that will be used for events and tournaments, along with a full-service bar. “Denver is close to my heart as a place I have traveled to annually for decades,” said John Fazio, founder

and CEO of N3rd Street Gamers. “More importantly, it WHERE: 1882 S. Wadsis a strategic worth Blvd. location that WHEN: The esports arena provides access to one of is expected to open by the country’s the end of the year, according to Nate Jones, strongest and oldest gaming vice president of techcommuninology for N3rd Street ties.” Gamers. Jones described ColoCONTACT: Localhost Arena can be reached on rado’s esports scene as pasTwitter at @localhostsionate, large denver, or on its Faceand active. book page, Localhost Some univerDenver. sities even have esports clubs like the University of Northern Colorado. The school competes in video games like League of Legends, Overwatch, Counter Strike and Rocket League with a focus on becoming the best gamers in the country. N3rd Street Gamers envisions Localhost as being more than a destination for competitive video gamers. It will have table top games and digital and trading card games to cater to other crowds. Gamers can use the arena for a fee of $3 an hour, with $20 day passes also being available. Localhost will offer most major video game titles including Madden, FIFA, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and more. Ryan Barr, the chief experience officer for N3rd Street Gamers, said Localhost Arena will attract events and tournaments from out

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Pet drive to benefit rescue groups wraps up STAFF REPORT

Racing for Paws, a Denver-based nonprofit, wraps up its pet drive Nov. 17 with a street fair at Montessori Peaks Academy. The drive has collected donations to benefit three animal rescue organizations in the area — Freedom Service Dogs, Nikeno’s Second Chances Rescue and Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue. Representatives from each of the rescue groups will be at the fair, which will include food, animals, music, local businesses and more. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 9904 W. Capri Ave., Littleton. Fair guests are encourged to bring donations of food items, supplies and money, along with some specific items such as blankets, rope toys, bowls, dingo dog leashes, medium and large harnesses, nylon dog leashes, medium and large dog beds, squeaky plush

toys and grain-free dog food. Freedom Service Dogs trains shelter dogs to become assitance dogs for children, veterans, active-duty military personnel and other adults. Learn more at https://freedomservicedogs. org. Nikeno’s Second Chance Rescue gives dogs structured traiing before, during and after home placement, which increases the chances of a successful adoption. Learn more at http://nscrescue.org. Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue rescues, fosters and rehabilitates homeless cocker spaniels. Learn more at http://rockymountaincockerrescue.org. Racing for Paws was founded by Mark and Jamie Klenin. Racing for Paws comes in when shelters and rescues are low on funds and supplies. Learn more at www.racingforpaws. net.

The outside of Localhost Arena. While still under construction, the arena is set to open toward the end of the month, or the beginning of December. COURTESY OF N3RD STREET GAMERS of state organizers. “This is something we’ve been working on for a while. Whether you’re a

casual gamer, or hardcore, we’ll be able to serve all of those communities,” Jones said.

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or who increases your stress level, can be an opportunity to practice self-care. Part of practicing self-care includes getting rest through doing things you enjoy, practicing better nutrition and getting exercise. All of those things are great methods for dealing with stress that the holidays and family can bring on, according to Reid-Vanas. “You are going to experience stress. The goal isn’t to control stress. The goal is to manage stress to minimize it so that you can enjoy your holiday,” ReidVanas said. Reid-Vanas has other methods for dealing with stress that family can create during the holidays. He calls them “plug ins” and “plug outs.” Plugging in is about connecting with yourself and focusing on your values and priorities. Plugging out is about connecting with “the external,” and that involves everything from people and the natural world. “I think that with how our world is set up, holidays can be stressful around expectations of spending time with family, preparing meals, or purchasing gifts. Stress levels can easily go up,” said Reid-Vanas. “We all have family members. Families are complex. They’re both difficult and beautiful all in the same sentence.”

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“People don’t know what is going on in your mind. Sometimes you really have to take yourself out of a situation if it is going to cause a lot of anxiety for you,” Atwater said. “I can’t stress enough that we control how we feel and think. If we look at it in that way, it really takes a lot of other people’s stuff off of our plate.” Cory Reid-Vanas Cory Reid-Vanas is a friendly, welcoming licensed marriage and family therapist who is the founder of Rocky Mountain Counseling Coaching Consulting, a counseling service for individuals, families and couples. “This is a really important time of year to practice taking good care of ourselves. Obviously, it is important to attend and spend time with family, but it’s also important to practice that sentiment that our responsibility is to take good care of ourselves,” Reid-Vanas said. Reid-Vanas said that having a family member who is challenging for you,

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ers. In other words, a film made for these fraught political times. “When we’ve created a process where we make politicians into celebrities, eventually we were going to have celebrity candidates,” Bai said during a post-screening discussion that included Carson, Reitman and producer Helen Estabrook on Nov. 8 at Ellie Caulkins. “This campaign was really the moment when the world of politics and entertainment collided.” With instantly quotable lines like “The world changes when young people give a damn,” and an exploration of what the American public will and won’t stand for when it comes to their leaders and the fourth estate, “The Front Runner” should not be missed.

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‘The Front Runner’ For Coloradans and political junkies alike, director Jason Reitman’s latest film, “The Front Runner,” tackles a story many of us might think we know — the failed presidential bid of Colorado Sen. Gary Hart in 1988. The film centers on Hart (a restrained, torn Hugh Jackman) as he navigates the pressures, lies and half-truths that come with running for the highest office in the land. The film brims over with fantastic performances from Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Molly Ephraim and many, many others. Written by Reitman, Jay Carson and Matt Bai (based on his book, “All the Truth Is Out”) the film explores questions of what is interesting vs. important, the culpability of politicians and the media alike in turning politicians into celebrities and the standards to which we hold ourselves and our lead-

‘The Invisibles’ In February 1943, the Nazi regime declared Berlin “free of Jews.” But that count was off by about 1,700 people. People who did everything they could to remain hidden and blend in. To become invisible. Claus Räfle’s film, “The Invisibles,” is a fascinating and unique blending

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of documentary and historical drama, which tells the true story of four Jewish Berliners and the lengths they went through to avoid being deported into the Third Reich’s concentration camps. Some of the survivors actually worked in the underground resistance, undermining the Germans wherever they could, while others’ sole focus was staying a step ahead of the Gestapo. The movie uses actual interviews from the four survivors as they remember traumatic events like, as one put it, “the day I became illegal.” That the film manages to be as uplifting and even funny as it is stands as a testament to Räfle’s craft and the ordinary heroes he celebrates. Unsurprisingly, it’s the survivors who make the biggest impression — testaments to the power of the will to live and the regenerative grace of humanity. ‘Roma’ To me, there is a kind of otherworldly beauty that comes with a movie shot in black and white. The contrasts are deeper and the shadows and light

become a more visceral part of the storytelling. All of which is to say, Oscarwinner Alfonso Cuarón’s latest film, “Roma,” takes Mexico City of the early 1970s and turns it into a world of everyday enchantment and poetry through black-and-white cinematography and personal storytelling. Based on his own experiences growing up in the city, Cuarón (“Children of Men,” “Gravity” and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”) cast firsttime and unknown actors in the role of a middle-class family at a time of personal and political change. The movie feels more like a documentary than a scripted drama, and Cuarón (who also wrote and shot it) uses a poet’s eye to tell extraordinarily moving stories to which everyone can relate. The film is coming straight to Netflix, so you have no excuse to miss what is undoubtedly one of the year’s best films. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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for neighbors, we all have daily options to give of our time, our capabilities, and our resources to those around us. Stan Cass, who passed away this past April, was an incredible model of service for me. After the Vietnam War, he returned to our state and for years ran Northern Colorado Honor Flight, helping 2,500 veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit the war memorials and find some closure to their wartime experiences. We can also honor our veterans by living lives of courage. They courageously stood up for freedom, and so must we. We must stand for freedom to worship, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and so many others. And we must speak truth, even when there are costs. I had the honor of awarding Doug Hendrickson a Bronze Star for his heroism in Vietnam. He bravely alerted a machine gun team of an impending artillery blast, ensuring they had time to find safety and survive the blast. Despite the complication of Vietnam, Hendrickson knew then and now what lay at the heart of his battle. “We knew we were fighting for the freedom of the South Vietnamese people,’ he said after accepting his Bronze Star. After service and courage, we land on humility. Whenever I speak about humility, I’m

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• Last year’s tax return along with your accountant’s contact information and any estimated taxes you may owe. • Insurance policies such as life, disability and long-term care. Provide any agent information. Make sure you include password information and digital access to any social media or online access to accounts. Include a section of important documents such as passports, a copy of your driver’s license, birth and marriage certificates. Make note of any memberships, season tickets, or ongoing expenses that should be canceled, such as AAA, EZ Pass or automatic investments or distributions. Next, provide your complete estate plan including your will, trust, powers of attorney, health care agents (primary and contingent) living will, beneficiaries, guardians, trustees, favorite charities, funeral arrangements and final wishes. Last, but not least, list your wishes for all of your stuff. Others may not know about certain jewelry, furniture or dishes that have been in the family for five generations. List the people you think will enjoy having these items, so they don’t accidentally end up in the trash. This is also a good place to give permission to get rid of some items, so others don’t feel guilty about disposing of certain things.

reminded of Col. Van Chandler, who as a 19-year-old pilot in 1944 and 1945 shot down five enemy aircraft from the air and four more from the ground in World War II. His wife didn’t know about or find his 16 medals until she went through his belongings when he passed away several years ago. I had the honor of posthumously awarding Col. Chandler an American Fighter Aces Bronze Medal in 2015. I have a feeling if he were alive at the time, he may have considered not even attending the ceremony. For him, his sacrifice was simply his duty, just like raising a family was his duty when he came back to the United States. A little more humility could help America these days. From government to media to entertainment to business, we want citizens and leaders who can keep their head down and do their duty, citizens who can thoughtfully listen to those around them before they speak. I don’t claim to be an expert at any of these values, but I certainly try my hardest. And when I get to meet our veterans, I’m encouraged to try even harder. Please join with me in thanking our veterans. And then please join me in honoring them throughout the year by aspiring to lives that are worthy of the sacrifice they’ve made for us.

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• It’s so important for people to feel comfortable reaching out for help because mental illness can be treated or managed. • People with mental illness need to know they are not alone and that so many others are going through similar experiences. • People living with a mental health condition are incredibly resilient: Most don’t give up and still find ways to care for the people around them despite their internal struggles. • The mental health system is difficult for everyone — the mentally ill, family members, providers — to navigate and understand. While the work to create and provide support looms large, it’s also been encouraging to see the number of resources available to help people

struggling with mental health issues. But there is more work to be done. The obstacles of stigma, cost, insurance, scarcity of programs and resources can only be overcome by a coordinated effort to raise awareness, promote conversation and provide help through accessible programs. The Douglas County Mental Health Initiative is leading the way: A unique collaboration of 40 partners from public, private, faithbased and community sectors, it has been working for four years to identify gaps in mental health support and create resources to fill them. As a community — and that includes our elected leaders who can help funnel the money and resources that make a difference — we need to follow that example: reaching out, building bridges, putting our caring into action. Because the reality is we all know someone who has been affected by mental illness.

Ken Buck is the congressman for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Elbert County and most of Douglas County, along with some northern Front Range cities and the state’s eastern plains. Make certain all the documents you are using to create your Book of Important Stuff are current. This can be a good reminder to get some things updated. Now you are ready for the cloud. A binder is great, but can burn down with the house or get lost or misplaced. It will be easier to create a secure vault and upload all the information and replace it with current electronic statements as needed. Make sure someone knows how to access this and other important digital files. Now after all of that good work, you deserve an extra piece of pumpkin pie. Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner for 30 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser with its physical place of business in the State of Colorado. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Please visit www.kummerfinancial. com for more information or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice. The opinions and forecasts are based on information and sources of information deemed to be reliable, but KFS does not warrant the accuracy of the information that this opinion and forecast is based upon. Securities offered through MSEC LLC, Member FINRA & SIPC, 5700 W. 112th Street, Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211.

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How it works Beginning in 2019, data-gathering sensory equipment will be installed along Yosemite Street from Lincoln Avenue to Belleview Avenue. A private data analytics company, Blyncsy, will install the equipment in Lone Tree and Centennial. The data will develop a description of the corridor based on traffic volume and certain points during the day. It will monitor traffic volumes, travel times and time spent waiting at stoplights. After the initial data collection phase, officials can begin the adaptive systems phase to make tweaks to the signals. The adaptive system will coordinate signals along a stretch of road.

douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org. Nonprofit Wildlife Group: Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village. Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife. Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible. Contact: info@wildearthguardians.org Outreach Uganda: Empowers impoverished people in Uganda, especially women and children, to overcome poverty through income generation, education, training and other holistic endeavors. Need: Volunteers weekly to provide office support with fair trade craft show preparation, mailings and miscellaneous office work. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Office located at 9457 S. University Blvd., Suite 410, Highlands Ranch. Contact: Jennifer Dent, 303-683-8450 or office@outreachuganda.org. Paladin Rescue Alliance: Christian nongovernment organization dedicated to rescuing human trafficking victims and building alliances to combat trafficking locally, nationally and internationally. Need: Volunteers to help organize supplies; donations of supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. Needed items include cleansers, skin cream, ointment, disinfectants, dressings, bandages, rolls, sponges, pads, dressing tape, gloves, alcohol pads, asprin, Tylenol. Age Requirement: All ages can participate. Contact: www.paladinrescue.org; Paladin Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 79, Littleton, CO 80160; 888-327-3063. Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors. Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more. Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370. PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice. Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Project CURE: Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. SEE VOLUNTEERS, P29

Currently, signals are timed based on time of day and season, mostly. There are some signals with cameras to detect when a car is at a light. The adaptive system will be able to coordinate all signals along a corridor. The system can be used across a grid to massively impact traffic flow, but for now the city is experimenting with its uses along Yosemite. “Everything used to be just through our camera detection, and the camera detection is still important, but now we need to know what the vehicles are doing,” said Lone Tree Public Works director John Cotten. “This whole piece of technology is changing at just an amazing rate …The communication we now have with the vehicles makes it much better. Now we can be smarter about our communication between signals. It’s able to crunch a lot more data.”

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THINGS to DO

MUSIC

Nutcracker Highlights in Highlands Ranch: 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Southridge Rec Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. Bring the family and join the Nutcracker Prince in this colorful and magical staging of a holiday classic. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 day of, if not sold out all ages. Children 2 and under are free, but must sit on a parent’s lap. Please help support the dancers in the International Youth Ballet by bringing cash or check to purchase some baked goods at their bake sale. There will be a table set up at the event with plenty of delicious baked good for you to enjoy. Annual Holiday Concert: A Littleton Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join us for this annual tradition, featuring the Littleton United Methodist Church Choir, the Littleton High School Troubadours, the Denver Bronze Bell Choir, and the Littleton Ballet Academy. Tickets are $22/ adults, $19/seniors and $5 for youth 21 and under. They may be purchased ahead on-line at www.littletonsymphony.org. For a group discount for 10+ or for more information, call 303-933-6824. A Christmas Carol, the Musical: Through Dec. 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main St., Littleton. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways on Christmas Eve when three ghosts visit to lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Visit townhallartscenter.org for more information.

ART

Close Proximity: A Retrospective of Sculpture by Neil Goodman: On display through Nov. 17 at the Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. This exhibition will feature bronze sculpture spanning four decades of artist Neil Goodman’s work. More information at moaonline.org/ neil-goodman/. Watercolor Workshop with Robert Gray: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Popular watercolor artist and teacher Robert Gray makes another guest appearance at a Heritage Fine Arts Guild

this week’s TOP FIVE Dancing in the Starlight: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Kick off Castle Rock’s annual Starlighting by dancing until you glow! Fun for families, couples and singles. Come as you are or dress up. Great for all ages. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

East Mainstreet. Meet 22 local authors and hear about their work, followed by a book sale and signing. Light refreshments will also be served. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Rue de Noel A Paris Street Christmas Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17 at Douglas County Fairgrounds and Events Center, 2675 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Rue de Noel, A Paris Street Market is our two-day indoor Holiday Market. Visit aparisstreetmarket.com for more information. Local Author Showcase: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105

workshop. Cost is $35 for Heritage Fine Arts Guild members, $50 for non-members. Membership is only $40 and sign-up forms are at heritage-guild.com/membership. html

EVENTS

Centennial Holiday Celebration: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Sing holiday classics with six children’s choirs, visit with Santa Claus and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate during the Centennial Holiday Celebration. Visit centennialco. gov/Things-To-Do/ for more information. Arapahoe Credit Union Free Shreda-Thon and Electronic Recycling: 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Littleton High School, 199 E. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Arapahoe CU will be providing fully-paid, onsite shredding. However, we hope you will pay forward this service through a donation to the Future Business Leaders of America at Littleton High School. Every dollar raised goes directly to their program, allowing students to experience community outreach projects that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. Visit arapahoecu. org/creditunion/offers/shred. html. Mayor’s Holiday Lighting: 5:30 to

Starlighting Open House: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller. 100 S. Wilcox St. Enjoy an afternoon of Starlighting activities at this annual open house, culminating with the grand Starlighting event. Perfect for all ages. No registration required; more info at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Craft Lab: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way. Drop by the Studio at our Lone Tree location for crafty fun for all ages. No registration required; more info at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker. O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays at the annual Mayor’s Holiday Lighting. Visit parkeronline.org for more information. Free Catch with the Denver Broncos: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at UCHealth Training Center, 13403 Broncos Parkway, Englewood. Have an unforgettable Black Friday experience by throwing a ball with family, friends, and Broncos! Finish the afternoon by taking Bronco Style holiday photos! All ages are welcome. Only 500 spots are available so register now at eventbrite.com/e/ catch-with-denver-broncos-tickets-50765009510. For more information on UCHealth’s #Checkout. Visit uchealth.org/checkout. A Hudson Christmas: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 23, 24 and 30; Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14 through 24, and 26 through 31 at the Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Don your warm apparel and get ready to create lifelong memories while you explore this unique display of holiday light artistry. Tickets are available at www.altitudetickets.com or at the door on event nights. Movie Matinee: Ocean’s 8 (PG13): 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Danny Ocean’s estranged sister Debbie attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New York City’s star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect all-female crew. Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway. Enjoy free

popcorn and lemonade. Register by visiting the library’s calendar at littletongov.org or contacting the library at 303-795-3961. ICD Support Group: Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Support group for patients and family members of people living with ICDs. This meetings topic will be, ICD Basics with guest speaker, South Denver Cardiologist, Jehu Mathew, M.D. (Must register to attend this class, Cost: Free) Visit www.southdenver.com for more information. Goodson Recreation Center holiday arts & crafts fair: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at South Suburban’s Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 South University Boulevard. The show will feature crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, quilts, paintings, photography, floral arrangements, woodwork, specialty foods and more. The event features free admission and parking and complimentary gift wrapping by the Sparks Gymnastics Team. Moontime Crepes food truck will be onsite. For more information contact Chris Scott at cscott@ssprd.org, or call 303.483.7074. Festival of Trees at Cimarron Middle School: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 1 at Cimarron Middle School, 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. Unique community event where local businesses

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and Cimarron Middle School families donate decorated themed trees to be won at the event. Support your community and win a tree. Adult entry only—$7 (includes beverage & snack), Student (6-18 entry only—$5, Child 5 and under—FREE. Tree tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20. For more information, visit cims. dcsdk12.org. Holiday Sip & Shop: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Farm House Restaurant, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Join us for the Holiday Sip & Shop at the Farm House Restaurant at Breckenridge Brewery. With a variety of unique vendors, you will find the perfect gift this season. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/487344308440577/. Civil Air Patrol Douglas Cadet Squadron Christmas Banquet: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. An evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the Cadets during the last year with a potluck dinner, Change of Command and awards presentation. For more information, contact Mike Spray at 303-912-9361.

Breakfast with Santa Event: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To welcome Santa this season the Highlands Ranch Community Association will be hosting a very special breakfast for the man in red and his festive friends. $11 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit hrcaonline.org/events for more information. Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020 for more information. SEE CALENDAR, P26

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If you want to hear Andy Williams around every corner, so be it. Even my beloved classical music station will turn on me soon. If this sounds like Scrooge is afoot, he’s not. Am I a curmudgeon? Yes. Am I a wet blanket? Possibly. My adage is this, tried and true: “There’s a time and place for everything.” Understandably, when it comes to money, the lines of distinction are blurred, and what started as a religious holiday has turned into a greedy realm of merchandising, with a playlist that includes Gene Autry and Jimmy Boyd. Boyd’s recording of “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” was recorded in 1952 when he was only 13. The record was condemned by the Roman Catholic Church in Boston. Because it combined kissing with Christmas. Oh, brother. Boyd traveled to Boston, met with the Archdiocese, and the ban was lifted.

Whatever subtlety there was in any design, in any event, in any production, is gone. There is hoopla instead. A football team might enter the field through manufactured fog and fireworks. There is even a Red Carpet in front of an award for Best Supporting Actor Supporting a Supporting Actor. There is so much rancor in America right now, and daily events that depress the heart and soul, that relief of any kind is understandable. However, the bombardment, attending to a majority perception, only adds to the dismay. Once upon a time, I drank my way through this time of year, and came out of it on the other side. Others do the same. Rehab enrollment spikes in January. There is a great consolation prize: My favorite author wrote something I read every late December, with unsurpassed character and setting depictions. Dickens. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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EDUCATION

Taking Gluten Free to the Next Level for the Holidays: 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at Parker Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S. Parker Road, Parker. Whether necessity or choice led you to eat gluten free, this eating style is helping many experience the health benefits: less bloating, less brain fog and better sleep because of it. What if you could take gluten free eating to the next level? Eating Grain Free may bring you the health benefits you’re seeking. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information. The Bible: Real?, Relevant? Reliable?: 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at Castle Rock Adventist Hoaspital, conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. A group discussion about the authenticity of the Bible. The session will feature an interview with Eugene Peterson, the author of “The Message” a best-selling Bible in everyday language. Contact: Roy Koerner 303-8140142 roykoerner@msn.com Children’s auditions for `Toy Story’: Spotlight Performing Arts Center is auditioning for “TOY STORY, the musical” on November 20 at 3:45 pm. This 12-week class teaches 3-9 year old children singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a 20-min musical production! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm from November 20 through the end of February, when performances will take place. Check out www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for

more info and current tuition rates. Heart Failure Class: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. SDCA offers a FREE Heart Failure class every other month taught by our heart failure nurse Vicki Petts RN, BSN. She will teach you the sign & symptoms, current treatments and how to live with CHF. (Cost: FREE- Please register for this class). Visit www.southdenver.com for more information. Detox 101: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 24 at Parker Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S. Parker Road, Parker. There are a million reasons to detox—and probably a million ways to go about it. But what’s the best way? Join us to discover how an effective detox must not only address our exposure to toxins, but also support our body’s daily detoxification functions. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information. Self-Publishing for Writers: Intro to SELFE-Wednesday: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Submit your eBook to the library catalog AND make it accessible statewide through “Indie Colorado.” Learn about self-publishing options available through SELF-e. Recommended for writers with an existing eBook in either PDF or ePUB 2 or 3 formats. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register by visiting the library’s calendar at littletongov.org or contacting the library at 303-795-3961. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the first-ever Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.

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Time to kick soccer shootouts to the curb

The Valor Christian volleyball team ends up on the floor as the players celebrate their first State Championship after defeating Chaparral 3-1 on Nov. 10 at the Denver Coliseum. PAUL DISALVO

Valor takes volleyball title Eagles win crown in first year of 5A play BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA

Senior Courtney Lane summed up the four-year journey of the Valor Christian girls volleyball program after the Eagles wrapped up the state championship with a 3-1 win over top-seeded Chaparral on Nov. 10 at the Denver Coliseum. It was Valor’s first state volleyball championship in the school’s first season of 5A competition after a runner-up and final four appearances the past two seasons in Class 4A. “Oh my gosh, it feels so good,” Lane said. “My freshman year I was on varsity and we didn’t even make it to the state tournament. My sophomore year we got third at state, junior year we got second at state, and this year finally winning. “It feels so good. I am actually crying and I’m not even sad. I’m just so happy especially coming up to 5A. We lost last year to Lewis-Palmer in the finals and that was kind of bittersweet because

they were all my friends. We had never seen Chap all season and we knew we were probably going to meet in the state finals. We knew we could win.” Valor, seeded third, finished the season with a 27-2 record but had to work hard in the semifinals to down seventh-seeded Eaglecrest, 3-2. The Eagles fought off elimination in the fourth and fifth but finally prevailed 15-25,25-18, 19-25, 25-21 and 15-10 as junior Anna Davis delivered three important kills down the stretch in the fifth set. “Yeah, the semifinal win got us ready,” said Valor coach Kaitlyn Hastings. “Our girls have shown when we get in tight spots they have the grit to work it out, trust each other and be able to bounce back. This championship feels awesome. I’m so excited for these girls. It’s awesome to see this group win it. They have earned it.” Lane sparked the Eagles with 15 kills in the title match, but Chaparral rallied in the fourth until a kill by Lane on a Chaparral set point tied the set at 25. A block by Davis and the decisive point off a hit by Lily Thomason set off Valor’s victory celebrations.

Valor Christian’s Lily Thomason (9) lines up her kill as Chaparral’s Emma Ammerman (18) readies for the block. The Eagles ended up on top winning the State Final 3-1 Saturday at the Denver Coliseum. PAUL DISALVO

riving to EchoPark Automotive Stadium for the Class 5A soccer semifinals on Nov. 7, I had visions of seeing well-played, competitive matches with no shootouts. But what did I see? A shootout. Arapahoe eliminated defending champion Broomfield with a 4-3 win after six shootout rounds. Neither OVERTIME team scored in regulation time or the two 15-minute overtime sessions which got me to climb on the soapbox. I’ve always felt that soccer shootouts are fun, Jim Benton exciting and nerve wracking for regular-season games but they don’t belong in the playoffs when teams are putting all their hard work on the line with a chance to win the state championship. Yes, both teams have an equal chance of winning a shootout to decide a playoff winner. But shootouts eliminate the passing, dribbling, marking, teamwork and physical play that are part of successful teams. Shootouts resort to an individual game of shooting prowess. The goalkeeper’s skill and quite frankly good intuition and luck are also involved. This season in just the 5A division there have been three teams ousted from the 5A playoffs because of shootout losses after the two overtime sessions that have been increased to 15 minutes each for the playoffs. There was one shootout in 2017 and four in 2016 including Broomfield, which lost the 2016 state title match after being outscored in a prolonged shootout against Boulder, 13-12. Broomfield won a second-round shootout this season over Denver East. “I’ve never been a big fan of penalty kicks to end a soccer match,” said Arapahoe coach Mark Hampshire. “It really takes away the integrity of what the sport is, a team sport, and it puts it on the shoulders of an individual or two but it does test the mental resiliency and focus.” Rock Canyon won a first-round shootout this season but coach Aaron Carpenter has an idea to avoid shootouts. “I’m not a fan of shootouts,” he said. `This is a bit unorthodox, but I would have the matches go two 10-minute halves of golden goal. At that time, if it remained the same, I would play 8-v-8 with two more 10-minute halves of golden goal.” SEE BENTON, P28

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I still remember the triple overtime in Florida when the Avalanche captured their first NHL Stanley Cup title in 1996. In the playoffs in the National Hockey League, teams keep playing until one team wins. High school soccer coaches routinely practice penalty kicks and keepers are schooled on what to watch to maybe get a hint on where the shooters plan to aim their attempt. Tied World Cup knockout games were first replayed, which isn’t an answer for high school teams. World Cup shootouts were introduced in 1978, and 30 matches have been decided by penalty-kick shootouts. The biggest problem is there hasn’t been a viable alternative to a shootout. Fatigue and sloppy play, especially for high school players, is a disadvantage of letting teams continue until a winner is determined. “We have not had any recent conversation about changing our playoff overtime format,” said CHSAA assistant commissioner Ernie Derrera. A few proposals have been made internationally to improve endings to tied matches. One would be to change the format of the shootouts, since the team that shoots first wins 60 percent of the shootouts. Arapahoe shot first against Broomfield in the Nov. 7 semifinals. Instead of teams alternating shooters, the first team would shoot once then the second team twice, then the first team twice until it gets to the final round

shooter, which would be a player from the second team. Another idea would be to reduce a player on each team and keep decreasing players as the overtimes progress. The notion I like is to have the penalty shootout after regulation match ends and before the overtime sessions begin. It gives the losing shootout team a chance for redemption. If neither team scores during the ensuing OT periods, then the winner of the shootout would be declared the winner of the match. But for now, I will just have to enjoy the drama provided by shootouts and keep quiet. Arapahoe goalkeeper Spencer Cobb probably best summed up penalty-kick shootouts. “PKs are the definition of soccer because it’s so fickle,” he said. “It can go both ways. You like PKs when you win. It shouldn’t always come down to that.” Pomona, Boll vault to top Pomona won its fourth consecutive girls Class 5A gymnastics team title Nov. 1 at the CHSAA state meet with a narrow victory over Overland, but the Panthers’ accomplishment had to be shared with an individual from Lakewood. Lakewood’s Amber Boll, a senior who has committed to the Air Force Academy, won the 5A all-around title on Nov. 1 but drew more attention in winning the individual vault competition with a perfect 10.0 score on Nov. 3. She also captured individual titles on the uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. 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.

Area teams advance in football playoffs STAFF REPORT

Valor Christian, Cherry Creek, ThunderRidge and Ponderosa are the south metro area football teams who still have more games to play this season. Valor, top seeded in 5A, will face No. 8 ThunderRidge in a Nov. 16 quarterfinal game that will be played at 7 p.m. at Valor Christian. The Eagles earlier this season topped the Grizzlies 38-17 on Oct. 18. Third-seeded Cherry Creek will host No. 6 Ralston Valley in a 7 p.m. game Nov. 16 at the Stutler Bowl. Ponderosa, the No. 5 seed in 4A, will be on the road to face No. 13 Chatfield in a Nov. 17 games that will start at 1 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium. The following are results of playoff games held Nov. 9 and 10. Valor Christian 44, Regis Jesuit 6: The Eagles overcame 145 yards of penalties and remained unbeaten as quarterback Luke McCaffrey completed 14 of 25 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns. McCaffrey also rushed for 86 B:4.73” yards and a TD. Freshman Gavin T:4.73”

Sawchuk rushed for 215 yards on 18 carries and scored a touchdown. ThunderRidge 30, Fairview 13: The Grizzlies used six sacks, two interceptions, three field goals by Max Welch and Spencer Lambert’s 104 rushing yards for two touchdowns in their second win this season over the Knights. Cherry Creek 41, Castle View 14: Quarterback Alex Padilla connected on 16 of 22 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns while Jayle Stacks rushed for two scored in the Bruins’ win. Columbine 49, Highlands Ranch 7: The unbeaten Rebels rolled up 443 yards of total offense as the Falcons’ season ended with a 4-8 record. Ponderosa 50, Longmont 20: Quarterback Dylan Hollowell was 16-of-26 for 282 yards and three touchdowns, and the senior also rushed for a TD. Joe Hufford caught six passes for 213 yards and two scores. Pine Creek 50, Heritage 0: The Eagles’ season ended with an 8-3 record as top-seeded Pine Creek rushed for 339 yards and five TDs.

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Need: Groups of 7-15 people to help sort medical supplies; those with medical/clinical backgrounds to become Sort Team Leaders; truck drivers to help pick up donations (no CDL required). Age Requirements: Ages 15 and older (if a large group of ages 15 and younger is interested, we can try to accommodate different projects). Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www. projectcure.org. Red Cross: Supports the elderly, international causes and social services. Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 Seniors’ Resource Center: Nonprofit onestop shop of community-based services and care designed to keep seniors independent and at home for as long as possible. Need: Drivers to help transport seniors to doc-

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State treasurer Democrat Dave Young defeated Republican Brian Watson by about 4 percentage points — 50.8 to 46.6 — in the contest to replace Stapleton as treasurer. Watson, of Denver, works in commercial real estate. Young, of Greeley, is the current representative for state Young House District 50 and a

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college instructor. District 50 includes the Greeley area. The treasurer’s office invests Colorado’s tax dollars and helps get unclaimed property back to its lawful owners. The treasurer also serves on the board of the Public Employees’ Retirement Association, or PERA, the state’s public-employee pension program. University of Colorado regent at large For the University of Colorado Board of Regents, Republican Ken Montera, a retired corporate executive, faced Democrat Lesley Smith, Smith a CU scientist and educator, in the race for an at-large seat. Smith won the seat with 50.4 percent of the vote, compared to Montera’s 44.9 percent. The board of regents generally governs, and controls funds for, the four CU campuses.

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In accordance with 42 C.F.R. 489.52(c), notice is hearby given that the Nursing Care Facility (Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment License Number 02A152) at Brookdale Mountain View, located at 8101 East Mississippi Avenue, Denver, CO 80247, will be closing. The closure will take place on or about 1/4/2019. Effective 11/6/2018, the facility will stop admitting residents per state guidelines. For additional information related to the closing, please contact Jerry Thomas, facility administrator at (303) 337-3400.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Commissioner’s Proceedings October 2018

Vendor Name 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUVENILE 3M 402 WILCOX ST LLC 53 CORPORATION LLC AAUW AB COURT REPORTING VIDEO INC ABERDEEN CONSTRUCTION INC ABSOLUTE GRAPHICS INC ACORN PETROLEUM INC ADAMS, MIKE ADAMS, NICOLE ADAPTIVE INTERVENTIONS ADVANCED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC AETNA HEALTH AG WASSENAAR INC AGGIE VET AND FARRIER SERVICES AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES

Total $ 87,160.00 1,771.50 66,800.00 210,165.78 450.00 3,193.10 106,037.48 692.03 227,676.75 104.99 129.84 19,860.00 18,591.72 5,746.50 2,380.00 1,155.00 1,337,494.37

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC ALL ACCESS INC ALL ANIMAL RECOVERY ALLHEALTH NETWORK AM SIGNAL INC AMAILCO INC AMERICAN DIVERSITY AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT

96,774.38 22,111.92 5,973.49 3,930.00 9,396.73 7,634.20 1,117.46 721.48 431.78

ANDREAS, SHELLY LORRAINE ANDREWS, CAROLYN ANGIE’S RESTAURANT ANTHONY, ALISA APDC COLORADO LANGUAGE CONNECTION APEX DESIGN PC APODACA, TIM APPLIED CONTROL EQUIPMENT APWA-AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ARAMARK SERVICES INC ARAPAHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES

18.09 29.47 2,453.75 572.56 297.66 16,367.00 295.20 7,059.67 332.19 17,272.63 4,115.90

ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS WORKS ARCHAEOLOGY REVIVAL CONSULTING ARCHITERRA GROUP INC ARMORED KNIGHTS INC ARNESON, SARAH JOAN ART FROM ASHES INC ARTWORKS SIGNS & DESIGNS

7,329.00 161.03 7,211.61 4,067.82 16,552.85 2,497.70 184.44 2,500.00 3,776.25

ASHWORTH, MARIA JEANINE ASKINS, HAILEY RENEE ASPHALT SPECIALTIES COMPANY ASSOCIATED BAG COMPANY ASTROPHYSICS INC ATKINS NORTH AMERICA ATTITUDE SYSTEMS LLC AUBURN VENTURES LP AUSTIN, SHANNA MARIE AUTOMATED BUILDING SOLUTIONS

287.81 169.38 45,339.70 411.01 8,440.00 12,595.00 1,585.18 2,660.00 98.80 12,660.00

AVERETT, ASHLEY MARIE AWARD X AWARDS WITH MORE AZTEC CONSULTANTS INC BACH, SABRINA DALE BAHR, TIMOTHY AARON BAHR, TROY BALDRIDGE, SAM BARCO’S PAINTING OF COLORADO BAROFFIO PSY D, JAMES R BASELINE ASSOCIATES INC BASSETT & ASSOCIATES INC BBS NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TRAINING BBVA COMPASS BEATTY, SUZANNE E BECKETT, NICOLE LYNN BENNINGTON MERCANTILE BEST CHOICE WELDING INC BEYOND TECHNOLOGY INC BIERBAUM, PETER BIG R STORES BJORK, PATSY LEE BLACK HILLS ENERGY BLACK, TAMMY JANETTE BLANCHARD, JASON RAY BLUE STAR POLICE SUPPLY LLC BOB BARKER COMPANY BOBCAT OF THE ROCKIES BOHEMIAN SIGNS BORNHOFT, DAVID W BORNHOFT, JANINE BOSTRUM, ERIK BOUGHN, TRISHA LOIS BOYDEN, KAREN NICHOLE BRADBURY, ANDREA BRANNAN SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY BRANSTETTER, AMY BRINKWORTH, THOMAS ALLEN BROWN, JAMES ALRED BROWN, JOHN AUSTIN BROWN, KELLY F BUDDHA LOGIC INC BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC BUTTON, ANGEL MARIE BYLSMA, JORDAN BRADLEY BYRNE, STEVEN CABELA’S CAMARILLO COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CAMPBELL, DRU (PETTY CASH) CAPSTONE GROUP LLC CARNES, JAY ALLEN CARVER MD, JOHN CASI COLORADO ASPHALT SERVICES CASTLE PINES CONNECTION, THE CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION

160.88 898.99 110.00 800.00 98.80 1,890.00 17.77 500.00 17,800.00 36,976.00 560.00 74,100.00 2,500.00 910,450.00 98.00 29.43 383.40 5,150.00 5,065.36 82.85 2,851.29 456.72 23,432.70 60.00 152.50 159.96 9,973.83 1,154.96 3,332.20 6,112.44 3,104.68 74.12 53.63 476.66 163.30 17,000.00 471.64 204.05 115.66 98.80 176.85 3,410.00 5,207.16 451.48 140.00 4,090.00 18,173.99 8,400.00 232.58 4,500.00 68.32 5,555.00 840.00 250.00 833,766.37

Description Other Professional Services Sign Parts & Supplies Building/Land Lease/Rent Front Range Trail Project County Fair Guest Services Legal Services HS Facility Remodel Project Clothing & Uniforms Fleet Tanks Fuel Travel Expense Travel Expense Other Professional Services Other Repair & Maintenance Service Employee Assistance Plan Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering County Fair Show Management Aggregate Products & Asphalt Overlay Crime Lab Equipment Other Professional Services Audio Equipment Other Purchased Services Other Professional Services Traffic Signal Parts Service Contracts Printing/Copying/Reports Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies Travel Expense Travel Expense Catered Meal Service Travel Expense Interpreting Services Traffic Signals - Engineering Travel Expense 2018 BPPT Tax Rebate Professional Membership & Licenses Inmate Meals Child Support Enforcement Legal Services Street Paving Metro Area Meeting Expense Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Landscape/Architectural Services Armored Car Services Travel Expense Other Professional Services Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Travel Expense Travel Expense Sundial Rim Road Project Operating Supplies/Equipment Service Contracts Roadmap Development Services Truck Wash Equipment Transportation Grant Services Travel Expense Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Building Security Supplies County Fair Awards/Fair Livestock Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Travel Expense Tuition Reimbursement Travel Expense Veteran Stipend Exterior Painting Other Professional Services Recruitment Costs Fairgrounds Platform Project Instructor Fee Open Space 2012 Refunding Bond Travel Expense Metro Area Meeting Expense Livestock Management Parks & Recreation Improvement Computer Supplies Travel Expense Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies Metro Area Meeting Expense Utilities/Gas Insurance Claims-Property Travel Expense Firearm Supplies Prisoner Maintenance Supplies Operating Supplies Facilities Signage Other Purchased Services Other Purchased Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Escrow Payable Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Software/Hardware Subscription Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Community Justice Escrow Payable 2018 BPPT Tax Rebate Travel Expense Meeting/Travel Expense Other Professional Services Travel Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Concrete Repairs

CASTLE ROCK HOME CARE INC CASTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT CASTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER CASTLETON CENTER WATER & SANITATION CBM CONSULTING CCAA-COLORADO COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CCMSI (FEE PAYMENTS ONLY) CCP INDUSTRIES INC CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS CCTA CDIA-COLO DRUG INVESTIGATORS CDW GOVERNMENT LLC

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CEMEX MATERIALS INC CENTENNIAL PRINTING CENTURY COMMUNITIES COLORADO CENTURY LINK CERTIFIED BUSINESS SERVICES CGM CONSTRUCTION INC CGRS INC CHARD CORE GRILL INC CHATO’S CONCRETE LLC CHEMA TOX LABORATORY INC CHEROKEE RANCH AND CASTLE FOUNDATION CHERRY CREEK WATER BASIN AUTHORITY CHERRY HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO CHRYSO INC CINTAS CORPORATION CITY OF AURORA CITY OF AURORA CITY OF CASTLE PINES CITY OF CASTLE PINES CITY OF LITTLETON CITY OF LITTLETON CITY OF LONE TREE CITY OF LONE TREE CL CLARKE INC CL CLARKE INC CLARK, RAND M CNDC-COLO NONPROFIT DEVELOP CENTER CODE-4 COUNSELING COLLECTIVE DATA COLLINS, PATRICK COLORADO ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION COLORADO BARRICADE COMPANY COLORADO BOYS RANCH YOUTH CONNECT COLORADO CODE CONSULTING LLC

14,735.50 222.59 240.00 5,164.00 481.54 7,215.42

Transportation Grant Services Donation from County Fair Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Transportation Grant Services Water & Sewer Other Professional Services

825.00 3,863.75 1,312.63 77,695.73 150.00 1,500.00 1,111.69

Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Review Fees/Bonds Operating Supplies/Equipment Computer Equipment Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Aggregate Products Printing/Copying/Reports Escrow Payable Telephone/Communications Office Supplies Escrow Payable Environmental Services Catered Meal Service Sidewalk Repair Projects Medical, Dental & Vet Services Water Well Assistance Due to State-Cherry Creek Basin Transportation Services Medical, Dental & Vet Services Concrete Cure Material Service Contracts Due to Aurora - Auto Use Tax Intergovernmental-Aurora Due to Castle Pines-Auto Use Tax Intergovernmental-Castle Pines Due to Littleton-Auto Use Tax Intergovernmental-Littleton Due to Lone Tree-MV License Fee Intergovernmental-Lone Tree Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Transportation Grant Services Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Office Supplies Clothing & Uniforms Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Sign Parts & Supplies Other Professional Services Elevator Inspections/Services/ Installation Newspaper Notices/Advertising

5,713.14 1,615.20 730.00 21,826.77 197.89 2,500.00 2,925.00 502.50 44,223.00 4,518.40 78,780.00 6,177.60 522.90 1,600.00 2,172.61 7,623.00 17,906.18 888.25 87,031.25 5,936.96 2,621.02 513.33 4,096.73 195,335.06 7,474.00 807.01 98.80 20,125.00 825.00 925.00 150.00 1,590.00 36,685.75 4,258.00 4,575.00

COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA 20,000.16 COLORADO CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL GROUP PLLC 320,913.25 COLORADO COUNTIES INC 1,400.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 276.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 567.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 191.13 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 2,936,570.82 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE 11,602.00 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 436,986.77 COLORADO DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 3,780.00 COLORADO DOORWAYS INC 3,003.25 COLORADO FOREST MONASTERY OF LUANGTA COLORADO INTERACTIVE COLORADO SEAMLESS SYSTEMS INC COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE COLORADO STATE PATROL FAMILY FOUNDATION COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COLORADO WING CIVIL AIR PATROL COLUMBINE PAPER & MAINTENANCE COMBINED SYSTEMS COMEDY WORKS ENTERTAINMENT COMMAND CONCEPTS COMPASSCOM SOFTWARE CORP COMPUTRONIX INC CONTINENTAL PARTITION SYSTEMS INC CONTINUUM OF COLORADO COOK STREET CONSULTING INC COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES COPLAND, ANDREW CORDANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS CORNERHOUSE COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION INC

5,207.50 272.85 14,425.00 10.00 222.59 98,942.09 711.75 1,016.15 2,562.50 1,500.00 79.52 3,179.06 116,248.25 1,030.00 16,971.12 12,500.00 19,375.50 159.71 117.00 420.87 6,076.71

CREDITRON CORPORATION

11,474.67

CRISIS CENTER CROWN LIFT TRUCKS CRYSTAL VALLEY RECOVER ACQUISITION CTS LANGUAGE LINK CUMMINS ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC CUNNINGHAM, DWIGHT CUNNINGHAM, DWIGHT DANIEL DEFENSE INC DAVIS, BLAKE REESE DAVIS, ELEANOR DAVISSON, MEGAN ELIZABETH DAWN B HOLMES INC DC GROUP INC DEDERICK, JIM DEHART, JEFF DENVER SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DESANTIS, KATHERINE AUDREY DESIGN CONCEPTS CLA INC

12,908.93 1,100.00 24,998.50 57.10 5,894.31 10,652.58 254.79 2,898.00 2,508.00 20.00 126.73 28,886.00 12,113.09 436.06 89.94 22.20 822.98 46,437.55

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50.50 4,031.76

Medical, Dental & Vet Services Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Other Repair & Maintenance Service Due to State-PH Marriage License Crematory APEN Permit Due to State - Auto Use Tax Due to State - eRecording State-CDOT Due to State-HS Marriage License Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies Escrow Payable Billback for Insufficient Funds Other Repair & Maintenance Due to State-Voter Confidentiality Donation from County Fair Other Purchased Services Fire Watch Mission/Patrol Janitorial Supplies Firearm Supplies County Fair Service/Fair Guest Operating Supplies Cell Phone Service Other Professional Services Other Repair & Maintenance Service Transportation Grant Services Other Professional Services Contract Work/Temporary Agency Travel Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Conference Hosting Expenses Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Other Professional Services Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Pavement Overlay Interpreting Services Service Contracts Other Professional Services Travel Expense Firearm Supplies Travel Expense County Fair Awards/Fair Livestock Travel Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services Battery Backup Power Replacement Travel Expense Travel Expense Other Purchased Services Travel Expense Highland Heritage Stage Cover Design County Fair Awards/Fair Livestock Mill Levy Distribution September 2018 Roadway Safety Services Travel Expense Legal Services Newspaper Notices/Advertising Contract Work/Temporary Agency

DIEXSYS LLC 7,432.00 DIMMICK, KARI LYNN 139.63 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 621,870.16 DODGE DATA & ANALYTICS 240.76 DOUGLAS CNTY TEMPORARY SERVICES 1,890.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION 22,497.50 Security Services DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION 697.48 Donation from County Fair DOUGLAS COUNTY INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT 2,400.00 Other Prof Services/Booking Fees DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 225.00 Training Services

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT DOUGLAS COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE DOUGLAS COUNTY SEPTIC DOUGLAS COUNTY TEMPORARY SERVICES DOUGLAS/ELBERT TASK FORCE DRAKE, BARBARA DUBOSE, DIANE N

25,278.00 14,747.29 315.00 3,577.50 10,664.62 499.35 100.00

Collaborative Management Program 2018 DOLA Funding Other Repair & Maintenance Service Contract Work/Temporary Agency Other Professional Services Travel Expense Judges/Referees/Fair Show Management DUDLEY, MELISSA LEANNE 234.35 Travel Expense DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE 9,161.00 Other Purchased Services ECKHARDT, MARK E 29.43 Travel Expense ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS INC 151.50 Traffic Signal Parts EDGECONNEX HOLDING LLC 23,840.90 2018 BPPT Tax Rebate EL JEBEL SHRINERS 243.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground ELMORE, WAYNE 120.00 Professional Membership & Licenses EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER 4,171.00 Instructor/Student Travel EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC 9,530.00 Recruitment Costs & Training Services ENGINEERING DYNAMICS INC 300.00 Equipment Calibration ENNIS-FLINT INC 29,692.29 Paint & Road Striping Supplies ENTERPRISE 1,652.45 Travel Expense ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC 12,276.80 Road Maintenance Materials ENVISION IT PARTNERS 2,412.00 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION 36.62 Architectural Services EROSION CONTROL SOURCE LLC 196.00 Monitoring Airport Road ESKER SOFTWARE INC 1,010.35 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance EST INC 31,774.43 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering ESTABROOK, JOEL 13.08 Travel Expense EVANS, SANDRA A 8,606.17 Other Professional Services EVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS 1,218.00 Operating Supplies EWING IRRIGATION GOLF INDUSTRIAL 117.07 Operating Supplies FALLEN OFFICER FUND OF DC FOUNDATION 222.59 Donation from County Fair FASTENAL COMPANY 19.06 Sign Parts & Supplies FEAST, ADAM & DEVYN 1,987.89 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FEDEX 60.63 Postage & Delivery Service FELD, LORI KLEIN 6,240.00 Other Professional Services FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG 226,007.13 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering FIENEN, BRIAN D & AMY D 72.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder FINKENBINDER, JEREMY D 316.80 Travel Expense FIRE ALARM SERVICES INC 3,005.00 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts/ Service FLIMP MEDIA INC 3,000.00 Wellness Program FLOORZ LLLP 39,544.00 Courtroom Carpeting FLYING HORSE CATERING INC 3,080.25 Catered Meal Service FOL TAPE 285.34 Paint & Road Striping Supplies FORMS AND SURFACES INC 11,617.50 Furniture/Office Systems/Equipment FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 1,151.19 K-9 Food FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC 1,998.43 Medical, Dental & Vet Services FREDERICKS, FRANK 1,258.02 Travel Expense FRONT RANGE LEGAL PROCESS SERVICE 235.00 Other Purchased Services FRONTIER FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL COMPANY 2,440.77 Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies GADES SALES COMPANY INC 274.50 Traffic Signal Parts GADZIALA, CAMILLE LOUISE 134.29 Travel Expense GALLS LLC 20,778.62 Clothing & Uniforms GANDOMCAR, JAHANBIN & CHRISTINE 6,075.00 Escrow Payable GARCIA, SHAWN 193.17 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY 49.63 Operating Supplies/Equipment GESKEY, JAMES 16.13 Travel Expense GILA LLC DBA MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU 43.82 Banking Service Fees GIRARD, DAVID E 500.00 Other Professional Services GMC CONSTRUCTION 2,500.00 Escrow Payable GMCO CORPORATION 152,045.40 Dust Suppressant GODDEN, GARY 48.06 Travel Expense GOLD SPUR PRODUCTIONS LLC 500.00 Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship GORMAN, THOMAS J 14,146.83 Other Professional Services GORMAN, THOMAS J 315.80 Travel Expense GOUDY, MALISA ANNABELLE 107.31 Travel Expense GREY, TIFFANY MICHELLE 116.30 Travel Expense GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC 49,606.50 Construction Inspection Services H & E EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC 18,784.63 Machinery & Equipment H2O CAR WASH 322.00 Fleet Car Wash Services HANSON, TOMMY 84.38 Travel Expense HARPER, DAVID 220.23 Travel Expense HARPER, TRACY J 1,844.75 Other Professional Services HARTIG, JAMIE CHRISTINE 63.54 Metro Area Meeting Expense HARTWELL, BARBARA 23.68 Travel Expense HARVEY, MARLENE FLEMING 97.22 Travel Expense HAULAWAY STORAGE CONTAINERS 264.22 Waste Disposal Services HC PECK & ASSOCIATES INC 2,585.00 Right-of-Way-Permanent HD SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL 243.53 Construction/Maintenance Materials HDR ENGINEERING INC 171,619.16 US 85 Design Services HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES 5,363.75 Other Professional Services HEALTHCARE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES LLC 98.00 Biohazard Waste Removal HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 4,320.70 Operating Supplies HENDERSON, CHRISTINE 100.00 Fee Refunds - Community Justice HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER 310.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees HENNING, MATTHEW & MELANIE 2,500.00 Escrow Payable HEWI LLC 200.00 Training Services HICO DISTRIBUTING OF COLORADO INC 18.00 Office Supplies HIER DRILLING COMPANY 808.50 Other Repair & Maintenance Service HIXON INC 233.87 Consumable Tools HML TRAINING INC 7,474.00 Other Professional Services HML TRAINING INC 138.05 Travel Expense HODITS, SARAH 565.62 Travel Expense HOFSHEIER, TORI 111.00 Travel Expense HOLBERT, DIANE 179.58 Travel Expense HONNEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 134,368.00 Cars, Vans, Pickups HORIZON VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 62,205.00 Other Professional Services HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 60,901.15 Security Services HUBER, JOHN C 85.56 Travel Expense HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 44,002.57 Daniels Park Improvement HUERTA, JENNIFER M 187.93 Travel Expense HUGHES, CLARENCE 22.35 Travel Expense HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 31,808.34 Animal Control Services HUMPHREY, SEAN GENE MIN 945.00 Tuition Reimbursement ICON ENGINEERING INC 3,780.00 Other Professional Services ID EDGE INC 3,850.00 Building Security Supplies ID INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC 3,856.42 Other Professional Services IDEAL FENCING CORP LLC 5,250.00 Guardrail Repair INCAPTION INC 30,057.42 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance INDIGOLD CONSULTING LLC 1,900.00 Leadership Academy INFOMEDIA INC 3,500.00 Support & Website Maintenance INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC 7,065.69 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance INTEGRATED CLEANING SERVICES 31,811.45 Service Contracts Continued to Next Page 934364

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32,554.84 11,177.96 6,864.00 50.45 266.50 171,366.05 268,019.09 4,500.00 747,309.64

JAG EXPRESS COURIER JAIN, RITU JAMES R PEPPER LLC JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES JESSEE, BRAD JOHNS, GREGORY DAVID JOHNSON, JOI MARIE JORDAN PHD, KENYON P JP NIXON CONSULTING JURANEK, JOHN JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS KANE, MICHELLE LANE KEITH, JIM KENNEDY - COLORADO LLC KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY KING, WESLEY KISSINGER & FELLMAN PC KLUTH, MICHAEL A KNIGHT, SARA NICOLE KNOPP, AMY JANE KONNECH INC

434.73 260.49 4,550.00 652,576.00 8,686.42 20.71 192.00 153.69 940.00 955.25 100.00 792.78 379.81 1,812.64 11,626.23 248,068.80 20.06 174.00 125.80 29.76 650.00 27,333.00

KORF CONTINENTAL KUMAR AND ASSOCIATES INC KYLE, TRAVIS J LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA LARIMER COUNTY LASER TECHNOLOGY INC

36,208.00 3,805.00 2,508.00 590.11 8.60 566.00

LAUER, CASEY CHRISTOPHER 192.00 LAUGHREY-PASTORIUS, CHERYL LEE 50.79 LAVI INDUSTRIES 6,781.96 LAYDON, ABE 42.48 LEE, LUANNE 35.98 LEKANDER, LAUREN MARIE 349.80 LENNAR COLORADO LLC 5,000.00 LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS 4,959.32 LEVINE, STEVEN & NAOMI 5,000.00 LIFE SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL INSTITUTE INC 300.00 LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 7,100.90 LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 3,558.93 LINCOLN STATION METRO DISTRICT 550.47 LIVING CENTER LLC 380.00 LOCLYZ MEDIA SERVICES 16,850.00 LOUVIERS WATER & SANITATION 1,682.68 LYFT INC 10,846.96 LYLES, CELESTENE (TENA) 335.39 LYNN PEAVEY COMPANY 114.75 LYTLE WATER SOLUTIONS LLC 8,955.46 MAGIC RABBIT CAR WASH & DETAIL 504.00 MAGLE, MICHAEL 43.27 MAKELKY, DAN 285.58 MALDONADO, MICHAEL JOHN 15.48 MANDREKAR, SARAH MARIE DEBACKER 63.46 MARES, RENEE 74.31 MARKUSFELD, ANDY 16.68 MARSHALL, MARTHA 164.57 MATABI, JOTHAM 507.61 MATHER, TERRY J 242.30 MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC 508.14 MAZZA DESIGNS INC 7,171.00 MCCLEARY, MICHELLE GLAH 122.79 MCCORMICK, JILL, JD, MSW, LSW 400.00 MCKINZIE, CHRISTY 64.21 MCKNIGHT, BRIAN E 152.50 MEADORS COURT REPORTING 4,381.70 MEREDITH, RODNEY L 673.88 MERIDIAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 1,948.24 METRO MIX LLC 3,262.00 METRO TAXI 1,300.00 MILDREN, JODI B 366.43 MILLER WENHOLD CAPITOL 10,000.00 MITCHELL, MICHAEL JOSEPH 161.65 MONARCH INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT GROUP 2,832.00 MONZANI, MARY A 317.23 MOORE, TIMOTHY 283.80 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 129,061.08 MOUNTAIN VIEW ELECTRIC INC 1,178.50 MOYA, LAWRENCE P 563.86 MTM MARKETING 1,200.00 MTM RECOGNITION MUDGETT, TRACEY MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC MUNGAI, JAMES MUNOZ, MARIA DEL CARMEN NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHANGE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING NCAFC GROUP LLC NCAFC GROUP LLC NET TRANSCRIPTS NILEX INC NISONGER, KRISTINA I NMS LABS NOBLE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY NORTHWEST SIGN RECYCLING LLC NOVAD MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLC NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS O J WATSON COMPANY INC OAKLAND RANCH O’CONNELL, LETA MAE O’CONNOR SMITH, KATHRYN REBECCA OFFICE DEPOT

1,179.88 62.13 11,011.00 2,380.00 49.05 2,889.00 255.00 1,000.00 10.00 5,356.58 222.38 2,270.59 974.00 46.42 8,265.00 1,286.51 1,613.82 15.00 24,085.50 1,992,138.00 906.10 76.00 115.77 242.98

Postage & Delivery Service ITI MV Kiosk Fees Payable Traffic Signal Parts Books & Subscription Operating Supplies/Equipment Utilities/Electric Computer Equipment Video Detection Cameras PCard Purchases 09/05/18-10/04/18 Courier Fees Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Roofing Inspections Construction/Regional Crime Lab Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Recruitment Costs Other Professional Services Clothing & Uniforms Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Travel Expense Other Professional Services Building/Land Lease/Rent Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Travel Expense Legal Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Tuition Reimbursement Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Cars, Vans, Pickups Engineering Study Highway 85 Travel Expense Forensic Testing Other Purchased Services Other Repair & Maintenance Service Travel Expense Travel Expense Service Contracts Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Escrow Payable Telephone/Communications Escrow Payable Other Professional Services Cars, Vans, Pickups Communication Equipment Lincoln Station LID Medical, Dental & Vet Services Videography Water & Sewer Transportation Grant Services Metro Area Meeting Expense Operating Supplies Water Consulting Services Fleet Car Wash Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Books & Subscription Gate Materials Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Travel Expense Travel Expense Legal Services Travel Expense Water & Sewer Aggregate Products Transportation Grant Services Travel Expense Federal Lobbying Travel Expense Escrow Payable Travel Expense Travel Expense Communication Equipment Utilities/Electric Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Recognition Programs Travel Expense Regional Trail Improvements Other Professional Services Travel Expense Light Pole Repair Other Professional Services Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Travel Expense Transcription Services Construction/Maintenance Materials Travel Expense Forensic Testing Operating Supplies Sign Parts & Supplies Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Operating Supplies Cars, Vans, Pickups Operating Supplies Emergency Response Services Travel Expense Office Supplies

OMERTA STORM WATER MANAGEMENT ORMSBEE, SONIA OWENS, SEAN PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION INC PAC-VAN INC PALLAS, TONNA PARKER ELECTRIC INC PARKER WATER AND SANITATION PASE CONTRACTING INC PAWNEE BUTTES SEED INC PAWS 4 PRODUCTIVITY LLC PCS MOBILE PEACEKEEPER PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL PEAK OFFICE FURNITURE INC PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC PINERY HOMEOWNERS PINERY WATER DISTRICT PINYON ENVIRONMENTAL INC PIONEER LANDSCAPING MATERIALS PITNEY BOWES INC PMAM CORPORATION POLICY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC POLO PROPERTIES HOLDINGS LLC PRESIDENTIAL ROOFING & RESTORATION PRO COM - PRO COMPLIANCE PRO DISPOSAL & RECYCLING PRO FORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT PUBLIC TRUST ADVISORS LLC QDC RANCH SERVICES LLC Q-MATIC CORPORATION QUINN, TERENCE T REPORTS NOW INC

128.13 41.01 973.56 6,896.06 588.00 780.00 3,973.00 4,675.42 47,631.00 718.64 900.00 1,084.00 560.00 295,646.19 2,677.05 400.00 6,608.75 4,672.81 2,723.74 296.52 3,204.25 699.47 21,160.00 45.77 2,052.00 3,665.90 20,370.00 11,666.66 2,320.00 137,113.77 211.42 18,000.00

REPP, THOMAS RICHARD REVAC USA LLC REVISION INC

111.31 2,796.00 5,311.25

RHINEHART OIL CO INC RICHLAND TOWERS-DENVER LLC RIDER, KATHERINE RIGHT ON LEARNING RIVERBEND EQUIPMENT INC RMAF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS

2,218.13 2,431.00 208.53 8,000.00 1,668.00 150.00

RMOMS 380.00 RMWDA ROCKY MOUNTAIN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 500.00 ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 1,165.44 ROBERTS, SONYA DAWN 152.00 ROCK CHURCH, THE 5,975.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIR SOLUTIONS 36.40 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXCAVATING INC 47,687.50 ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES 40,990.37 ROMBERGER, ZACHARY LEE 134.40 ROXBOROUGH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 226.88 ROYAL PROCESS SERVING & PARALEGAL SERVICES 60.00 RYAN, KEVIN 27.36 RYDERS PUBLIC SAFETY LLC 149.95 SAFEWARE INC 1,950.00 SALAM INTERNATIONAL INC SARAH LABOUNTY CONSULTING SCHENCK-KELLY, PAM SCHEUBER & DARDEN ARCHITECTS SCHLEY, VICKIE SCHMIDT, SANDRA SUE SEAMAN, DANIEL JAMES SECURITY TRANSPORT SERVICES SEDALIA LANDFILL SEDALIA WATER & SANITATION SELECTRON TECHNOLOGIES INC SEMPERA SENTER, GOLDFARB & RICE LLC SEW-CIETY INC SHADY TREE SERVICE LLC SHEA PROPERTIES LLC SHEA PROPERTIES LLC SHILOH HOME INC SIMONSON, DAVID SIMPLIFILE SKY CLIFF CENTER SKYVIEW WEATHER SLATE COMMUNICATIONS SMITH, KAREN A SOCIETY OF CREATIVE ANACHRONISM SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY SOUTHLAND MEDICAL LLC SPANSWICK, KRISTINA M SPARKS, JOHN BYRON SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLORADO SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILIES SPRADLIN PRINTING INC SPURLOCK, ANTHONY G. SPYDERCO ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI COUNCIL 8909 STACEY PARKER COURT REPORTING STANLEY CONSULTANTS INC STARKEY, VICTORIA STATE OF COLORADO STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY STEEL, MILES W STERI-CLEAN COLORADO STONE, CATHERINE A STONEGATE VILLAGE METRO STUART, RAVEN SUBIA, ROBERTA

44.00 1,100.00 29.20 13,397.00 204.00 682.00 256.20 10,059.69 1,135.24 188.11 30,535.00 11,398.00 23,333.35 200.00 24,711.00 688,559.46 4,025.00 21,998.38 51.00 20.00 3,108.75 5,750.00 2,243.00 600.00 500.00 4,427.77 584.00 588.65 284.27 24.52 2,097.42 9,000.00 5,209.79 502.30 181.90 1,808.00 2,016.70 2,375.00 98.74 2,691.79 17,172.63 384.35 694.00 100.00 13,023.88 77.68 200.00

Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Travel Expense Copier Charges Equipment Rental Therapy Services Other Repair & Maintenance Service Water & Sewer Roads, Street, DrainageConstruction Construction/Maintenance Materials Other Purchased Services Computer Equipment Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Furniture/Office Systems/ Equipment Prisoner Maintenance Supplies Security Services Water & Sewer Wetlands Monitoring Construction/Maintenance Materials Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Alarm Administration Expenses Travel Expense Escrow Payable Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Medical, Dental & Vet Services Waste Disposal Services Firearm Supplies Accounting & Financial Services Other Purchased Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Metro Area Meeting Expense Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Leadership Development Support Services Gas/Sandstone Ranch Building/Land Lease/Rent Metro Area Meeting Expense Education Navigator Equipment Rental Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship UA Testing Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Contract Work/Temporary Agency Travel Expense Other Professional Services Operating Supplies Road Drainage Improvements Postage & Delivery Service Travel Expense Water & Sewer Postage & Delivery Service Travel Expense Clothing & Uniforms Other Repair & Maintenance Service Other Repair & Maintenance Service Youth Services Coaching Travel Expense Other Professional Services Travel Expense Other Professional Services Travel Expense Transportation of Prisoners Waste Disposal Services Water & Sewer Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Contract Work/Temporary Agency Legal Services Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Other Professional Services Radio Communications Tower Project Escrow Payable Building/Land Lease/Rent Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Transportation Grant Services Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Election Judges/Referee Fees Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Office Supplies Building/Land Lease/Rent Operating Supplies/Equipment Travel Expense Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Other Professional Services Printing/Copy/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Travel Expense Employee Recognition Supplies County Fair Guest Services Legal Services Roads, Street, DrainageEngineering Travel Expense DMV Title Printing Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Judges/Referees/Fair Show Management Water & Sewer Travel Expense Security Deposit Refund-Fairground

SUDS FACTORY CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER SULLIVAN TRAINING SYSTEMS SUMMERALL SMITH, DANIELLE LYNN SUMMIT PATHOLOGY SVENDSEN, SHARON SWARCO REFLEX LLC SWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED T D MERTLICH INC T D MERTLICH INC TAGLIONE, HEATH J TAYLOR, VIVIAN A TECHNO RESCUE LLC TELERUS INC TELLIGEN THOMAS, LORA L THOMPSON, STACY THOMSON REUTERS WEST THRELKEL, TRAVIS J THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL THURMAN, JOSHUA TIERRA GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD TIMMONS, CHAN TO THE RESCUE TODD COMPANIES INC TOLTZ, KIMBERLY TOUCH PHRASE DEVELOPMENT LLC TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF LARKSPUR TOWN OF LARKSPUR TOWN OF PARKER TOWN OF PARKER TPM STAFFING SERVICES TRACKER SOFTWARE CORPORATION

275.00 6,620.00 242.85 472.00 46.29 21,160.00 880.00 6,390.67 236.06 427.14 10,316.08 72,800.00 1,500.00 2,041.66 396.24 112.50 13,988.90 99.84 500.00 1,125.22 282.19 117.26 3,330.00 800.00 75.00 24,000.00 799,386.82 34,909.37 127.50 9,893.59 520,675.72 25,490.57 2,258.54 7,432.00

TRANS AERO LIMITED TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE

93,474.05 677.42

TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TROTTER, GARY WAYNE TRUSTED GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES LLC TSIOUVARAS SIMMONS HOLDERNESS INC

22,992.74 390.14 3,876.77 47,341.98

TW CABLE LLC 987.50 ULTRA ELECTRONICS FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY 199,500.00 ULTRAMAX AMMUNITION 1,480.00 UMB BANK 2,929.82 UNCC 2,208.35 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 3,289.36 UNITED RENTALS NORTHWEST INC 31,559.70 UNITED REPROGRAPHIC SUPPLY INC 95.23 UNITED SITE SERVICES 13,100.00 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 25,500.00 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MEDICINE 84.00 URBAN DRAINAGE & FLOOD CONTROL 400,000.00 URS CORPORATION 4,858.50 US BANK US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE VANCE BROTHERS INC VAUGHAN & DEMURO VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES VERSATILITY CREATIVE GROUP LLC

3,847.41 295.00 32,234.11 820.00 3,300.14 112.50

VILLALOBOS CONCRETE INC VINCENT, BILL VONAGE BUSINESS VOSS SIGNS LLC VWR INTERNATIONAL LLC W.E. O’NEIL CONSTRUCTION

618,925.49 100.30 3,740.15 554.20 1,235.04 75,784.00

WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY WALLACH, JUDITH K WALZ, ELIZABETH ANN WARE, JULIE ANN WARRIOR KIT WASTE MANAGEMENT DENVER ARAPAHOE SITE WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC WEBER, JASON WEMBER INC WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC WEST HEALTH ADVOCATE SOLUTIONS INC WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC WESTERN TRADING COMPANY INC WESTSIDE TOWING INC WETHERBEE, ERIN LEIGH WHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP WILDCAT SHOPPING CENTER LLC WILLIAMS, KELLY ANN WILLIAMSON, MELISSA WILSON & COMPANY INC

156,349.00 120.00 352.62 62.49 116,475.12 5,465.49 2,014.33 200.00 3,762.11 13,582.25 1,163.75 8,601.74 166.49 3,357.50 275.33 143,907.99 9,851.50 221.82 256.20 9,013.91

WILSON, KAMI & CHRISTOPHER WIMSETT, CLINT WINN JR, GENE

311.99 6,521.51 439.27

WIZ-QUIZ DRUG SCREENING SERVICE WL CONTRACTORS INC XCEL ENERGY XPERIENCE PROMOTIONS YAMADA, JILL - PETTY CASH DCSO YOUNG WILLIAMS PC YTIME: NOW LLC ZAPFE, MIKE ZONTA CLUB OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

350.00 2,619.00 43,451.28 2,584.80 82.00 35,794.45 116.00 20.17 500.00

TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2018

$ 21,268,098.65

Fleet Car Wash Services Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Travel Expense Forensic Testing Travel Expense Paint & Road Striping Supplies Other Purchased Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Other Professional Services Electronic Disposal Services Telephone/Communications Wellness Program Travel Expense Inmate Hair Care Software/Hardware Subscription Travel Expense OASIS Mental Health Program Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Stormwater Support Project Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Transportation Grant Services Septic System Pumping Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Due to Castle Rock-Auto Use Tax Intergovernmental-Castle Rock Due to Larkspur-MV License Fee Intergovernmental-Larkspur Due to Parker - Auto Use Tax Intergovernmental-Parker Contract Work/Temporary Agency Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Helicopter Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Waste Collection Charges Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Roads, Street, DrainageEngineering Traffic Signal Parts Machinery & Equipment Firearm Supplies Banking Service Fees Utility Notification Services Clothing & Uniforms Equipment Rental Operating Supplies/Equipment County Fair Equipment Rental Postage & Delivery Service Medical, Dental & Vet Services Urban Drainage & Flood Control Roads, Street, DrainageEngineering Banking Service Fees Service Contracts Pavement Repairs Legal Services Cell Phone Service Advertising/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Concrete Repairs Travel Expense Telephone/Communications Operating Supplies Crime Lab Equipment Gailen D Buck Service Center Project Cars, Vans, Pickups Other Professional Services Travel Expense Metro Area Meeting Expense Law Enforcement Safety Gear Waste Disposal Services Hayman Flood Gauge Maintenance Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Design Services Operating Supplies/Equipment Consulting Services Prisoner Maintenance Supplies Clothing & Uniforms Vehicle Tow Services Travel Expense William Converse Ranch Project Building/Land Lease/Rent Travel Expense Travel Expense Roads, Street, DrainageEngineering Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Insurance Claims-Property Judges/Referees/Fair Show Management UA Testing Traffic Signal On-Call Service Utilities/Electric & Gas Operating Supplies Metro Area Meeting Expense Contract Work/Temporary Agency User Fee Travel Expense County Fair Service/Fair Guest

THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2018 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Legal Notice No.: 934364 First Publication: November 15, 2018

Last Publication: November 15, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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November 15, 2018 Public Trustees

Public Notice

City and County

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To Whom It May Concern: On April 11, 2018, the real property owned by CHUCK O. EGBUNE, located at 4694 Briarglen Lane, Highlands Ranch, Co 80130 was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2015-0298.

This is regarding a Deed of Trust recorded 10/5/99 executed by Chuck O. Egbune. The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender by $29,783.54. This amount is now owed to Chuck O. Egbune less the cost of this publication notice and any amount paid to junior lienors who timely filed a Notice of Intent to Redeem. The legal description of the property is: LOT 233, #122Q 0.163 AM/L HIGHLANDS RANCH, THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO.

To claim funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 402 Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-660-7417. If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before December 20, 2018, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”. Legal Notice No.: 2015-0298 First Publication: November 1, 2018 Last Publication: November 15, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 20, 2018 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2018 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us. Legal Notice No.: 934387 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 15, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #038-18 FORENSIC PATHOLOGISTS The Coroner’s Office of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified individuals and/or firms to perform forensic pathology services for the Douglas County Coroner’s Office. 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 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #038-18, Forensic Pathologists”. 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.: 934386 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 15, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #038-18 FORENSIC PATHOLOGISTS

City and County

The Coroner’s Office of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible and qualified individuals and/or firms to perform forensic pathology services for the Douglas County Coroner’s Office. 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 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) copies of your proposal response must be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #038-18, Forensic Pathologists”. 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.

City and County

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.: 934386 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 15, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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ing year of 2019. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Park Meadows Metropolitan District to be held at 5:00 P.M. on the 26th day of November, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Park Meadows Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2019 budget.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2018 budget of the District may also be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Park Meadows Metropolitan District to be held at 5:00 P.M. on the 26th day of November, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, Colorado. A copy of the proposed amended 2018 budget is available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the amended 2018 budget, file or register any objections thereto.

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NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT TO 2018 BUDGET PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2019. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Park Meadows Metropolitan District to be held at 5:00 P.M. on the 26th day of November, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Lone Tree Civic Center, 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Park Meadows Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2019 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PARK MEADOWS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ CliftonLarsonAllen LLC Manager/Accountants for the District Legal Notice No.: 934143 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 15, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press and the Lone Tree Voice

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. By: /s/ CliftonLarsonAllen LLC Manager/Accountants for the District Legal Notice No.: 934143 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 15, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press and the Lone Tree Voice

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