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Crocs CEO shares advice, rebranding of Colorado company Good work ethic, communication and decision-making skills key to business success BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Crocs CEO Andrew Rees, sporting the new Crocs sneakers in casual dress attire, reflected the company’s push to expand beyond its traditional clog style as he shared business insights in a fireside chat at the University of Colorado South Denver campus. “We have to really capture the opportunities that are in front of us,” Rees told a room of MBA students and other interested listeners on Nov. 29 at the Lone Tree campus. Rees’ visit launched the CU campus’ Journey to the Top series, which brings leading executives from major local companies to share personal stories from their experience. The seminars are free and open to the public. Future speakers include heads of Davita, a dialysis healthcare company, and Johns Manville, an insulation and roofing manufacturer. Scot Chadwick, vice chancellor of enterprise development for CU South Denver, said this will be “an

Crocs CEO Andrew Rees talks with Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet during a CU-South Denver seminar series Nov. 29. NICK PUCKETT invaluable opportunity for professionals across the Denver metro area to further their own professional development and garner hands-on insights and learnings from a chief executive officer’s journey.” Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet moderated the interview with Rees, asking a variety of questions about his personal life and advice for succeeding in upper management of a

major retailer. American Warehouse owner Jake Jabs gave an opening speech touting the campus, calling it an “incubator for entrepreneurs.” Millet opened the discussion by joking she believed more than 75 percent of Lone Tree residents owned a pair of Crocs. “I think there is a lot of brand loyalty in Colorado,” Millet said on a more serious note. The seminar marked the first time Rees has spoken in Colorado,

the original home to the innovative shoe company. Crocs unveiled its original shoe in 2002. The company was founded by Scott Seamans, Lyndon Hanson and George Boedecker in Niwot, just northeast of Boulder, which remains its headquarters. Rees addressed the company’s beginnings and compared it to where the company is today, offering a wider variety of products, including sneakers and sandals as well as its traditional clog style. In August, the company announced the closure of two manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Italy in an effort to enhance profit revenues. Former CEO Gregg Ribatt stepped down June 1, 2017, when Rees took the helm as president and CEO. Following Rees’ talk, audience members asked questions about the intricacies of the business, including how the company brought on sponsors like rapper Post Malone — an avid Crocs fan who posted a photo on his Instagram account wearing a pair of white clogs. Rees announced the company will be offering a second wave of the rapper’s special-edition shoes before Christmas. “If you’re smart, you work hard and you can communicate, you can get hired,” Rees advised. Making quick, deliberate decisions and listening, he added, are other key traits to succeeding in high-level executive positions.

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Nicholas Caldwell, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Rockhurst University. Ryan Andrew Dix, of Lone Tree, was inducted into the Order of the Gown at the University of the South during the Foundation Day Convocation in September. Dix is the son of Corinne Dix.

Megan Elizabeth Prater, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at the University of NebraskaLincoln. A sophomore, Prater is majoring in advertising and public relations. Rachel Zinno, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2018 dean’s list at Marquette University. Zinno is majoring in nursing.

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C-470 expansion project expected to wrap up by summer CDOT representatives had final open house Dec. 5

Highlands Ranch residents speak to representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation at an open house about the C-470 expansion project. The Dec. 5 public meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Highlands Ranch drew about 30 community members, who had questions about the timeline, cost of tolls and noise.

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Motorists should be able to travel along C-470 from Wadsworth Boulevard to Interstate 25 without the disruption of construction by summer 2019. The Colorado Department of Transportation held its fourth and final public presentation on the C-470 expansion project on Dec. 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Highlands Ranch, 1050 Plaza Drive. About 20 CDOT representatives and contractors and 30 residents attended. The C-470 Express Lanes project — which kicked off in late 2016 — will add two tolled express lanes westbound from I-25 to Colorado Boulevard, near the South University Boulevard exit, narrowing to one from Colorado Boulevard to Wadsworth Boulevard. One express lane will be added to the eastbound stretch from Wadsworth Boulevard to I-25. The project

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will also see bridges and overpasses widened, curves realigned and the addition of noise walls along populated parts of the corridor, among other tweaks, according to CDOT materials. The project is expected to save motorists upwards of 18 minutes of travel time on the roughly 12-mile stretch between I-25 and Wadsworth Boulevard during rush hour. Tolls will vary depending on traffic flow and would range up to $6 to travel the entire

express-lane corridor during peak hours. The goal is to keep all motorists moving at 45 mph or faster. Tamara Rollison, regional communications manager at CDOT, emphasized that motorists will have the choice of using the toll lanes or the existing lanes. “They can take the generalpurpose lanes for free like they always have or, for those times they need to reach a destination faster, they can

take the express lanes,” Rollison said. Roxborough resident Shawn Benson attended the open house to get up to speed on the schedule of the project. He’s anxious for construction to be completed and foresees himself taking the toll lanes to bypass the growing amount of traffic. “It’s inconvenient, everyone knows that,” Benson said. “But like of lot of big projects, it will be worth it.” A Highlands Ranch resi-

dent, who would like his name withheld for privacy, had the opposite outlook. He will not be using the toll lanes, he said. “I don’t like the idea that you have to pay for convenience,” the resident said at the open house. “We are all taxpayers.” Roughly 100,000 drivers use the segment of highway every day, according to CDOT, with volumes projected to increase 40 percent by 2035. Douglas County funded $10 million of the project’s $276 million cost. An additional $110.6 million came from state and federal funding. Toll revenue will fund the remaining balance, along with costs of highway maintenance and operation of the express lanes. For convenience and cost savings, motorists can purchase an express lanes pass at www.expresstoll.com. After creating an account, a customer will receive a transponder to place inside of his or her vehicle. Tolls will be automatically deducted from the customer’s pre-paid toll account. “You don’t have to pay administrative costs,” Rollison said. “It’s easy.”

Bullying seminar helps teens ‘see the upside to the downside’ Award-winning social skills educator visits Legend High School for Healthy Teen Series

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About 250 parents and students got an unconventional take on bullying as part of an ongoing Healthy Teens Series. Parker Area Counselors for Prevention, a team of counselors from Douglas County schools, hosts the series periodically throughout the year. The free events include parent education workshops, evening symposiums and events focused on the needs of the community. The Nov. 29 seminar at Legend High School in Parker featured speaker Brooks Gibbs, a social skills educator from Florida. Gibbs has taught sessions on emotional resilience at more than 2,500 schools and to 2 million students nationwide. He is the author of Raise Them Strong, a parenting program to help kids learn the skills of anger management, emotional strength and resilience. Gibbs, a comical and confident man, took the stage in front of

Brooks Gibbs, a social skills educator from Florida, talks to about 250 Douglas County parents and students about the topics of bullying, emotional strength and resilience. ALEX DEWIND

dozens of Douglas County parents and some young children to provide insight on bullying in schools. The hour-long presentation was a mix of helpful tips, audience involvement and bursts of laughter throughout the auditorium. “We have to teach kids how to understand humor,” Gibbs said. “We admire people who can laugh.” Takeaways from the evening were: • We want kids to learn to be content with a few friends that accept

them. • More time with fewer people means deeper relationships. • We want a child to ignore a push or shove that doesn’t cause pain. We build physical resiliency by teaching emotional resiliency —one’s ability to adapt and overcome stressful situations. • People are mean for three reasons: They are trying to control you, they are trying to be funny or you did something to hurt them.

• If the goal is to upset you, the soluThe next Healthy tion is to not get upset. Teens Series is • Kids need to scheduled for learn to apologize 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. for their part of an offense. 15, at Parker • We need to vicLibrary, 20105 tim-proof children. Mainstreet. • We must help Simone Gallik, a licensed profes- kids see the good in sional counselor, the bad, the upside to the downside. will present on Parents left the healthy teen relationships. To presentation with new insight on learn more, go to http://bit.do/ bullying and tips to help their children eCAYY. become mentally stronger. “I thought the part about learning how to laugh at yourself was good because that’s not something we talk about,” said parent Lisa Clark, standing beside her husband and two sons, who are 7 and 10. Julie Movizzo, a parent from Franktown, left the seminar with this thought. “So often we have this victim culture and (Gibbs) is turning that upside down by saying, `No, it’s not good guy or bad guy,’ ” Movizzo said. “We can’t change the world to adjust to sensitivities.”

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2019 budget highlights infrastructure improvements $70.1 million plan includes initiatives for traffic upgrades BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Lone Tree City Council approved the adopted 2019 budget of $70.1 million at its Dec. 4 meeting. The 2019 adopted budget is bolstered by a $35.3 million intergovernmental contribution, most of which is accounted for in capital outlay for the $26.9 million RidgeGate Parkway widening project. The project is a jointly funded effort by the city, Douglas County, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Southeast Public Improvement Metro District and the Rampart

Range Metro District. Lone Tree’s finance director, Kristin Baumgartner, said the No. 1 complaint the city received from residents was traffic congestion in and around the city. Most of the city’s highlighted budget items revolved around traffic improvements. “One of the biggest goals was looking forward, knowing the east side would be developing over the next several years,” Baumgartner said. “Knowing there’s going to be growth, we have focused a lot of capital dollars in transportation for improvements as well as ensuring the level of public safety in the city within the police department.” Other highlights of next year’s budget include a $1.1 million budgeted amount for adaptive traffic signals and $100,000 for electric vehicle charging stations. Security enhancements, the Lincoln-Peoria

signal upgrade and RidgeGate brick pave/concrete crosswalks are other line items being budgeted for that were not budgeted in 2018. The city plans to bring on one new traffic unit of two officers focusing on high-accident areas in response to complaints about traffic congestion in the city. The city was able to secure a partnership with the Town of Parker to use its police dispatch services, evidence storage and vehicle maintenance. “We’re able to focus more dollars in parts of the city where we’re able to have partnerships,” Baumgartner said. The town’s public works projects are also heavily aided through partnerships with surrounding municipalities and agencies. The city also renewed a five-year agreement for its trash removal and

snow services. The city’s tax revenue showed steady growth from 2018. The 2019 budget shows a $22.2 million projected sales tax revenue, up 2 percent from 2018. Baumgartner said the city experienced a similar trend in sales tax revenue growth in 2018 to that of surrounding municipalities, attributing a decline in the growth rate to an uptick in online shopping. The city projects growth in sales tax for 2019 from new sources such as the Amazon 4-star store, Fogo de Chao restaurant and GQue Barbeque restaurant, all within the Park Meadows mall area. “We work through 15-year projections for the city, and though the sales tax environment is changing, we are making adjustments as far as other revenue as needed,” Baumgartner said.

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City and state officials are taking steps to improve traffic in the area BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

one Tree officials refer to the city as sitting at the corner of Main Street and Main Street — Interstate 25 and C-470, two of the Denver area’s most congested highways. And traffic congestion within the city is the most common issue residents raise, they say. The high traffic density is made up of more than just residents. People driving on either highway on their commute to or from work make up the bulk of traffic during weekdays. On weekends, the Park Meadows shopping center draws heavy congestion from Yosemite and County Line Road. Led by Mayor Jackie Millet, a civil engineer by trade, the city over the past year has focused on battling those traffic issues: On Nov. 1, the city announced the completion of improvements to County Line Road, including the addition of a second westbound left-turn lane into the mall and another on-ramp lane to I-25. The Lone Tree Leaf Pedestrian Bridge that crosses Lincoln, between Yosemite and Park Meadows Drive, opened in June. And the inclusion of the Lone Tree Link shuttle service, which offers free on-demand transporation within the city, sent the message that Lone Tree’s priority would be transportation. In 2019, the city will finish drafting its first transportation master plan, a document to guide the city’s infrastructure projects in the future. Here are five major changes to expect in Lone Tree traffic in 2019: Three new light rail stations After much anticipation, three new light rail stations in south Lone Tree will open within the second quarter of 2019. The three stations — at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree City Center and RidgeGate Parkway — are the latest additions to the Southeast Rail Extension project. Four years and $233 million in the making, the 2.3-mile extension will serve the thriving RidgeGate neighborhood, home to Sky Ridge Medical Center, Charles Schwab and hundreds of new apartments, homes and condos. East RidgeGate, east of I-25, is beginning development. Lone Tree officials expect the area to be home to the city’s downtown area. The project was paid for by the Regional Transportation District, along with a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and local business associations.

Link On-Demand in full swing The Lone Tree Link OnDemand service will provide on-demand shuttle service to anywhere in Lone Tree. The service will replace the Lone Tree Link Circulator, which periodically looped from Lincoln Station, the light-rail station at Kimmer Drive, to the RidgeGate neighborhood. Once the new light rail stations open in RidgeGate, the circulator will no longer be needed. The Link On-Demand completed a year-long pilot program in 2018. Users will be able to order a free ride from anywhere in the city using the Uber app. The bus will pick up others requesting a ride along the way. The shuttle will be paid for by the city in partnership with Uber. The program was touted nationally for its innovative service.

Express lanes open on C-470 ome summer of 2019, the Colorado Department of Transportation will finish construction on three additional express toll lanes on C-470 — one express lane from just west of the South Platte River to I-25 and two westbound from I-25 to Colorado Boulevard to Wadsworth Boulevard. According to CDOT officials, the project will save drivers about 20 minutes of travel time during rush hour. Tolls will cost up to $6 to travel the entire express lane corridor during peak hours.

RidgeGate Parkway widening project The most expensive project of the city’s 2019 budget, the RidgeGate Parkway widening project will begin construction in January. The $26 million project will be funded in partnership with Lone Tree, Douglas County, CDOT, the Southeast Public Improvement Metro District and the Rampart Range Metro District. The project will expand RidgeGate Parkway from from two lanes, one in each direction, to four lanes and, eventually, six lanes to accommodate heavy traffic. RidgeGate Parkway runs east from Lone Tree into Parker, where it turns into the city’s West Mainstreet.

Adaptive traffic signals The Intelligent Transportation System will be installed along Yosemite Street from Lincoln Avenue to Belleview Avenue to gather data and develop a description of the corridor based on traffic volume at certain points during the day. The project is a partnership among Lone Tree, Centennial and Greenwood Village. After the data collection phase, officials can begin the adaptive systems phase to tweak and coordinate signals along the stretch of road. The system can be used across a grid, but for now the city is experimenting with its uses along Yosemite.

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$421 million county budget gets commissioners’ OK County puts emphasis on transportation in year to come CALM AFTER THE STORM

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Much of Douglas County’s 2019 budget will help pay for transportationrelated projects — including road widening and constructing new connections to U.S. Highway 85 between northern Douglas County and Castle Rock — to address the rising concern over traffic. Commissioners approved the 2019 budget of $421.1 million on Dec. 4. Within the plan is $185.3 million for ongoing operating expenditures, $174.4 million for one-time initiatives like maintenance and capital projects and $32 million in federal and state dollars. The lion’s share of the federal and state money — $28.5 million — will go toward the county’s Human Services fund. Of those “one-time initiatives,” about 80 percent or $140.7 million is dedicated to transportation projects, including some highly anticipated projects along the U.S. Highway 85 corridor. The 2018 budget looked similar. When commissioners approved it in 2017, $151.9 million was for roads and transportation infrastructure. Commissioners said transportation remains one of their major focuses in the rapidly growing community. Between Jan. 1, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, the county’s population is expected to have increased by roughly 3 percent to 356,000 people. Ten years ago, the county’s population was slightly more than 280,000. “We know that transportation affects all our citizens’ lives and businesses,” said board Chairwoman Lora Thomas. Commissioner Diane Holbert called it “our number one priority.” “It directly relates to public safety and economic development,” Holbert said. The county is allocating $24 million in new funding for improvements along the U.S. Highway 85 corridor, according to the more than 300-page budget document. That, in addition to past years’ funding, will go toward multiple projects between County Line Road and Daniels Park Road. Some of the key projects include constructing a “southern connector” from Moore Road to U.S. Highway 85, beginning in 2019, and $18 million for road maintenance throughout the county, said Kim Hirsch, a budget manager with Douglas County, and the budget deparment’s assistant director, Martha Marshall. Next summer, according to the document, construction could begin on U.S.

Highway 85 improvements between Highlands Ranch Parkway and Dad Clark Gulch, to include widening and work around the C-470 Interchange. When it comes to funding county needs, the county projects it will see $142.3 million in property tax revenue next year. Property tax is the county’s largest source of revenue. Most will go toward the general fund for operating costs, and the next largest chunk is allocated toward the county’s Road and Bridge Fund. Although the county is today experiencing economic growth, property tax revenue could be an issue in years to come, according to the budget document. “New construction is seen all around the county, unemployment is at Diane Holbert, an all-time low, job Douglas County growth Commissioner is strong, property values are increasing at double-digit rates and sales tax revenues continue to grow at a constant pace,” the document reads. The county expects those trends to continue through 2020, but the Gallagher Amendment, which limits the percentage of property tax revenues that can come from homeowners, could stymie property tax as a revenue source that same year, the document said. “If the (residential assessment rate) does decrease 15 percent as forecasted, revenue from our largest revenue stream could be relatively flat,” the document says. “However, as the largest source of funding of services, the county relies on growth of this revenue to fund the increasing cost of service. The county is closely monitoring what is happening at the state level.” In the Dec. 4 meeting, commissioners kept comments brief before signing off on the budget. Holbert, formerly the county treasurer, commended the county for its level of debt. By the end of this year, the county’s debt will be $12.8 million. By the end of 2019, Douglas County expects that to fall to $8.6 million. “Those dollar figures are what our neighboring counties are paying in debt services, one or two of them,” she said, “per month.” She and fellow commissioners also thanked staff for their work in compiling the budget. “I know the amount of work and time that you put into it — the care for each individual client in Douglas County,” Holbert said.

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Rolling Stones 2019 — old boys’ club is nothing like old times QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

imme shelter and gimme money. Tickets to see the Rolling Stones next year at whatever the stadium here is called go for (went for) $49 to $850 (without fees), and some special seats go for (went for) $1,600 each or more. I saw (I didn’t hear) the Beatles in Cincinnati for $9, and that was a high-end ticket at the time. I attended concerts featuring the Beach Boys and Peter, Paul and Mary for half that. The Rolling Stones were touring

all ages, possibly shirtless girls, spilled drinks, reefer madness, vomiting, and tone-deaf devotees trying to remember the words and sing along. Someone probably can tell me how many times the Rolling Stones have appeared in concert since their inception. I know there are Stones junkies who follow the band on a tour from city to city, even though the set lists are nearly identical.

field seating as well. Not exactly a prospect of intimacy. I acknowledge that the crowd will provide something that listening to the Stones here in my home cannot duplicate: a kind of primal, visceral, mammoth creature, throbbing with energy and electricity. I get that same exact thrill now when I can find my car in the parking lot. I also know I would be amid rampant cellphone calls and selfies and half-smashed people of

when the Beatles played Cincinnati, but I wasn’t ready for them then. I think it took Nixon and a few assassinations to sink in before I was ready for the Rolling Stones. However, I won’t be at the stadium to see them live next year for a couple of reasons. For $850, I could buy every album the Stones have ever recorded and have enough left over to buy something to play them on. The stadium seats 76,125, and I’m guessing there will be some

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oyalty is earned when trust is present. Zig Ziglar always said, “Trust is a transference of feeling.” He also would focus on the two letters in the middle of the word trust, “U and S, or US,” because trust is a two-way street. So if loyalty begins with trust, and trust is about “us,” what are our expectations of oth- WINNING ers and how do we WORDS get to that place of mutual loyalty? Think about our own loyalty to some of our favorite brands, stores, and credit cards. Do we give our loyalty because we are getting “points” or “miles” or some type of reMichael Norton ward or cash back? Are we loyalists because give us some incentive and also provide exceptional service? And lastly, have they earned our loyalty and commitment because they have earned our trust? Incentives, service, and trust, sounds like a pretty good recipe for building mutual loyalty. Some people may disagree. Some people I spoke with feel like they are trapped and held hostage by certain brands because they have so many miles or so many points. Their status is at such a level that if they started over with a different brand, they would not get the same perks. I get that feeling, because

as a very frequent traveler I used to feel the same way. It felt terrible. And then I remembered something, I am in control of the situation — which brand I choose and how I feel about the service I receive. I can choose when and if I am willing to start all over. It is on me, not them. It was a freeing thought and moment. Instead of giving momentum to the feeling of being trapped, I started to look for the level of service I was receiving. I looked at certain brands where I didn’t mind starting over. I am a loyalist at heart, I have my routines, my favorite brands, my go-to restaurants, and my local businesses that I love to support. So when I started feeling trapped and “owned” by these companies, all I did was change my thinking from being trapped to feeling lucky and privileged to have such great service and loyalty in return. For me personally, I would love to give a big shout out to United Airlines, Marriott and Hilton. It has been a long year of travel for me, and these brands all treated me to incredible service and I did not feel trapped. They made the year exceedingly more comfortable than it otherwise could have been. Many local businesses and service providers deserve a big thank you as well. Now let’s flip this whole thing around from having mutual loyalty with our favorite brands and stores

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Chatfield Reservoir reallocation will be boon to health of river

he spectacular attributes of Denver make it a magnificent place to live and raise families, and do business. But it’s an arid place. Prudent use of water, cooperation and planning for the future is the combination that has built our community and remains a constant responsibility. Most of this year, until just recently, the mountains that provide Denver’s water supply experienced dry conditions. And portions of the South Platte River were closed in July to protect the habitat and aquatic life, due to low river flow conditions. Most of the past 18 years have seen below-average precipitation across the state and in the South Platte basin; it has been a wake-up call on the potential impact of long-term drying on the fishery and agriculture of our region. Our community has come together to

help solve this problem. When the long-overdue reallocation of storage space in Chatfield Reservoir is completed in late 2019, after decades of study and hearings, it will not only provide an expanded regional water supply and new recreation opportunities, but will also provide 2,100 acre-feet GUEST of an environmental COLUMN pool of water specifiRob Harris and cally for release down South Platte River Harold Smethills the and though our city. This water will then be available seasonally in dry periods and during inevitable periods of sustained drought. It will help keep our river healthy and viable. Important partners helped give life to this project. Part of this effort was led by The Greenway Foundation, which raised money for 250 acre-feet of the

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room when the public address announcer announced how delighted the lads were to stay overnight on our behalf. They rolled their eyes and shook their heads. August in southwest Ohio is almost unbearable. The humidity on Aug. 21 was about 160%. The Beatles were traveling with a halfdozen acts, and their own set lasted less than 30 minutes. Later that same day they performed in St. Louis. Eight days after that, they performed at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Then they stopped touring altogether. Like I said, the concert itself was miserable. I couldn’t hear a word, because your grandmothers screamed the entire time. And time waits for no one.

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Mick Jagger did say, however, the group adjusts its thinking when they play a city like Houston versus a city like New York. I have seen concerts in Ohio, California, Arizona and Colorado. None the size that this one will be. The largest was in Ohio, at old Crosley Field, once the home of the Cincinnati Reds. As a concert, it was miserable. As a memory, it was wonderful. The Beatles were scheduled to perform on Aug. 20, 1966, in Cincinnati, but they were rained out. My date, Bev Parsley, and I were happy to hear that the Beatles truly wanted to perform for us, and had agreed to stick around and play the next day. This was debunked when I watched a documentary about their American tour that showed them in the locker

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to gaining commitment and mutual loyalty in our personal lives. Remember, loyalty begins with trust, trust is a transference of feeling and the most important part of trust is “us.” Is it any different? Are we providing the level of trust that our family or friends expect? Do we go out of our way to help and serve them whenever we can? Are we there for them when they need us? You see, we don’t have to give or get points, miles, or cash back when it comes to our family and friends, our reward is mutual loyalty, commitment, trust and in most cases love. Who are those people in our circle whom we know that we can count on? Who are our own go-to people? Can they count on us? If they needed something urgent or in the middle of the night would we be there for them? Do we give that same level of care and white-glove service to the people we love and care about the most? What can we do to keep them loyal to us, to our brand as an

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

individual, as a spouse, as a friend and as a partner? Here’s what we can do: Look for the good and expect the best in others. And when we think about our own brand and the actions and words we may use, we need to think about how others are looking for the good and expecting the best out of us as well. And if we keep that thought top of mind, we are paving the way to mutual loyalty, commitment, trust, and love. How about you? Do you have your favorite brands where you feel great about the mutual loyalty and level of service? Or do you need to free yourself from feeling trapped? Are your personal relationships based on mutual loyalty and trust? Or could you try a little harder? As always, I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can look for the good and expect the best, establish loyalty, commitment, trust and love, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

conservation pool from 19 municipalities, individuals and other groups. Denver Water then matched the 250 acre-feet with funding for an additional 250 acre-feet. The Colorado Water Conservation Board has pledged funding for a further 600 acre-feet, followed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife agreeing to fund a massive 1,000 acre-feet of this space inside Chatfield Reservoir. As a landowner who is creating a 21st-century community for residents, many of whom are not yet born, and a conservation organization that supports innovative solutions to meet our most pressing natural resource challenges, we believe this level of environmental stewardship exemplifies why our Front Range remains one of the finest places in the world to live. We must commend the people for bringing this vision to life.

This and other innovative solutions — like recycling water, greater municipal conservation, and voluntary and compensated agreements with agricultural water users — will require new sources of public funding to secure our state’s water future. Our future is worth the investment. Broad environmental cooperation is vital to the responsible use of our state’s resources. We need to honor this effort as a model for future constructive cooperation that has, and always will, shape our Western lifestyle.

Rob Harris is an attorney for Western Resource Advocates, a regional conservation organization that protects the West’s land, air, and water. Harold Smethills is founding owner of Sterling Ranch, a 21st-century community known for its water and lifestyle sustainability and modern technology.

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Tackling the tough questions with ‘What You Will’

Many already believed many other conspiracy theories, and started with the belief that 9/11 was an inside job. Their antiestablishment beliefs stretch far beyond the shape of the Earth, into a disbelief in vaccines, mass shootings and more. Many said their belief has cost them friendships, romantic relationships, and even jobs. But in other ways, flat Earthers seem to defy easy definition. Attendees at the conference were diverse: young and old, black and white, men and women. They come from a variety of backgrounds: social work, nursing, manual labor and at least one mechanical engineer.

hen we really love someone, it can be difficult to be completely honest with him or her. We’re concerned about their opinion of us and don’t want to change anything in the relationship. But confiding in a stranger who we’ll probably never see again offers COMING an exciting level of ATTRACTIONS freedom. That’s the idea local playwright Jeffrey Neuman wanted to explore in the world premiere of his play, “What You Will,” which debuted at Lakewood’s Benchmark Theatre. “Why is it that, sometimes, situational Clarke Reader intimacies can give us a sense of purpose, grounding and fulfillment, while our deepest and most long-term relationships can leave us feeling lost, wanting and in need?” he asked. “Those are questions worth exploring. Those are questions that are both human and theatrical.” Directed by Warren Sherrill and featuring Steven J. Burge, Tom Littman, Casey Andree and Maggy Stacy, “What You Will” runs through Dec. 22 at Benchmark, 1560 Teller St. Performances are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. The show tells the story of Adam, a 40-year-old gay man living a quiet, happy life with his husband. He owns a stationery shop and serves as a wedding planner. But when he starts interacting with a married man at his local gym, he starts questioning his life and his relationships. Neuman himself used to work in a stationery shop, where the rapport he developed with relative strangers was one of the seeds of the play. Seeing the show come to life at Benchmark has been a special thrill for Neuman, though he said, as a writer, he’s mostly hands-off. “Rehearsals are time for the director and actors to do what they do, to use their skills and talents to make the piece a living, breathing, tangible thing,” he said. “I’m not quite sure how they do it, how they create a world that lives on the stage, but I find the work that actors and directors create together, the alchemy they create, to be a magical, mystical, almost holy thing.” The show premiered Nov. 30, and Neuman said he was overwhelmed by the positive reactions from audiences. As a writer, he said he’s always been drawn to art that asks more questions than it answers, and he hopes “What You Will” fits the people for those who check it out.

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Flat Earth evangelist Nathan Thompson, left, snaps a selfie with Cindy Gruender and Samantha Peters of Windsor at the Flat Earth International Conference. PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT

Finding hope on a flat EARTH Flat Earthers endure scorn, ridicule in service of what they call a godly worldview BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ou can’t debunk Flat Earth. You might think you can. You might think it would be easy to shoot down a theory that says Earth is a flat, immobile disc covered by a dome. That space doesn’t exist. That every astronaut is a faker. But to flat Earthers, a small but growing subculture, you cannot shake their belief. “People ask the same questions over and over,” said Nathan Thompson, a leading figure in the movement, who heads Official Flat Earth & Globe Discussion, a Facebook group with more than 128,000 members that serves as the largest online meeting space for flat-earth believers. “They say we’re a cult, but the globe is the biggest cult of all,” Thompson said. Thompson was one of many speakers at the Flat Earth International Conference, held Nov. 15 and 16 at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center. The event was the second major conference for the movement, selling 650 tickets — far more than last year’s 200. Nonbelievers’ questions have easy answers, Thompson told attendees.

What about the moon landing? It was staged in a movie studio. What about pictures of Earth from space? Photoshopped. What about footage from the space station? Actors hanging from wires. Many flat Earthers believe they have been lied to by the establishment. The reason: to lead mankind astray from the almighty. “If we’re a speck floating in an endless void, then we don’t mean that much,” said Michael Renfro, 44, who lives in Colorado Springs. “But if you read any ancient text, that’s the opposite of what God says we are. We’re special, and we bring something to the world that’s unique. Under the dome of the flat Earth, I know God cares about us. About me.” Over conversations with numerous attendees of the conference, some trends became clear: many flat Earthers are devout Christians, who see the flat Earth as irrefutable evidence of their special place in God’s creation. Many attendees started believing the Earth was flat only in the last three years, as a slew of YouTube “documentaries” swept through social media.

Many flat Earthers call the azimuthal equidistant map projection to be the most accurate representation of the Earth. This version, produced in 1892 by Alex Gleason, was widely distributed at the Flat Earth International Conference.

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Ute culture in the spotlight at History Colorado

ow open: “Written on the Land: Ute Voices, Ute History,” in development for more than four years, is open at History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver. It tells a story in artifacts, SONYA’S visual, spoken and SAMPLER written history, of Colorado’s longest continuous residents — including a look at life today. The exhibit, filling major gaps in the average resident’s understanding of our state’s history, was developed in Sonya Ellingboe collaboration with representatives from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, who shared individual histories, as well as a look at life today in authentic Ute voices. Visitors will be able to connect time periods through artifacts from the extensive museum collection, both ancient and contemporary, while sharing contemporary stories. Tickets: HistoryColorado.org. A visit would be a great family outing over the holidays — or into the new year.

Arts as business Every two years since 1992, the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts issues a report tracking the economic impact of the arts in the seven-county metro area. “Nonprofit arts and cultural activity in the seven-county metro area reached a record $1.9 billion in 2017, according to the latest data … an 8 , percent increase since 2015.” … The figure includes out of town tourists

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“It asks a lot of questions about interpersonal relationships, the most pointed of which is, ‘What do you do when you don’t feel you can share your greatest need with the person you love most?’” he said. “I hope that people leave the theater thinking about that question, among others, and engage with them.” For more information and tickets, visit www.benchmarktheatre.com.

FAC’s traditional market returns for season The holidays are a time to celebrate traditions of all kinds. For Golden residents and shoppers looking to support local arts, the Foothills Art Center’s annual holi-

who came specifically for a show or exhibit and added museum, gallery and theater visits during their stay, as well as local participants. The report says the average visitor spends $22.50 more than the initial ticket price per art experience; the report shows a 40 percent increase in capital spending, 10 percent increase in employment (11,280 full-time, part-time and contract jobs in the non-profit sector). Philanthropy and education programs are both up. Good news! No wonder our Scientific and Cultural Facilities District is viewed with national envy. Mark that calendar! The Museum of Outdoor Arts in Englewood, 1000 Englewood Parkway, will open “Natura Obscura,” a new immersive arts experience, on Jan. 11, running through April 28. Designed and produced by the MOA and Prismajic, it will feature more than 30 Colorado-based artists and creatives and include contributions by the 10 Design and Build interns from summer 2018. The ticketed exhibition will offer a trip through a surreal enchanted forest, inhabited by magical beasts, among installations by local artists, as well as a specially-produced cloud chamber environment in the Sound Gallery. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $20. naturaobscura.org. Free SCFD days: first Tuesday of February, March, April. 303-806-0444, moaonline.org. ‘Holiday Hues’ Colorado Wind Ensemble will perform a concert named “Holi-

day market is just such a tradition. This year’s Foothills Arts Center’s Annual Holiday Art Market is its 44th and is open through Dec. 30 at the center, 809 15th St. The market features the creations of more than 100 local Colorado artists working to create the highest-quality handmade ceramics, fiber, glasswork, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography, holiday items and more. Entry to the market is free, and more information can be found at www.foothillsartcenter.org. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — John Legend at the Bellco Theatre Christmas albums are a tricky beast, one that a surprising number of musicians have taken a swing at over the years. There have certainly been some strange ones — records from Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton come to mind. Luckily, R&B crooner

day Hues” at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, with special guests the ThunderRidge High School Band. Program will include “The Red Machine,” “Blue and Green Music” and “Sounds of Christmas” by the late, local Max DiJulio. Tickets at the door: $16, $13, $6, coloradowindensemble.org. ‘B’ theme coming Englewood Arts Presents: “Bach, Beethoven, Brahms” at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hampden Hall on the second level of Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets $20, $15, free under 18. Englewoodarts.org. Family theater excursions • Disney and Cameron Mitchell’s “Mary Poppins” runs through Jan. 6 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Clayton White, with music by Richard and Robert Sherman and Julian Fellowes. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $19-$38, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830. • “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” through Dec. 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Performances; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 303-794-2787, TownHallArtsCenter.org. • New Year’s Eve — The Littleton Symphony will present “A Night in Vienna” — traditional waltzes, polkas and overtures at 6 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org. • “A Christmas Carol” adapted by Josh Hartwell, at Miner’s Alley

John Legend not only has the right pipes, but also the right wit to pull it off. Plus, his talent at love songs carries right over to the holiday’s more romantic tunes. Legend did just that with his album “A Legendary Christmas,” which he released at the end of October. The album has the makings to be a new entry into the holiday canon, especially thanks to stirring contributions by Stevie Wonder and Esperanza Spalding. He recently did a televised special to perform cuts from the album, and now he’s going on tour to get audiences in the holiday spirit. Legend will be performing at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St. For tickets visit www.axs.com.

Denver Art Museum The Denver Art Museum, at 100 W. 14 th Ave. Parkway in downtown Denver, is open daily in December except Christmas Day. The DAM celebrated its 125th birthday on Dec. 4. It has several exhibits through December, with information and tickets available at denverartmuseum.org. “Dior: from Paris to the World” through March 3 — more than 200 couture dresses, accessories, costume jewelry, photos, drawings, runway videos, audio tour included in timed ticket. “Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker,” through Jan. 6. aBOUT 100 prints. Included in general admission. Printmaking demonstrations in the Print Studio noon to 3 p.m. December weekends. Dec. 19, 21, Talk at 12: “Rembrandt as Businessman.” “Claes Oldenburg with Coosjie van Bruggen: Drawings.” General admission. “Stampede: Animals in Art” — from the many varied collections of the DAM: European, Asian, American. (Great for children.) “Eyes on: Julie Buffalohead.”

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Depot Art Gallery holiday market offers perfect gifts Seasonal market includes art, ornaments, boxes, clothing, candles, more BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There’s a festive wreath on the door at the Depot Art Gallery at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton (just north of Buck Recreation Center) welcoming visitors/shoppers to the bright red building, which looks like a living holiday card itself. The resident Littleton Fine Arts Guild refurbished the 1881 Santa Fe Depot to serve the community as a place for artists and friends — a second career for the depot that distributed mail and assorted freight in Littleton for years. (Littleton’s other historic depot now serves as the Downtown Littleton Light Rail Station.) Each year members and invited guests fill the Depot with gifts of art is assorted shapes and sizes. A charming and peaceful place to shop for almost anyone on your list! The annual holiday exhibit has a new name this season: Instead of “Holiday Express,” it’s the “Holiday Gift and Art Market.” Just inside the Depot’s door, one sees a long table filled with small gift items: tree ornaments — and a couple of small trees, as well as a variety of

small ceramic items. Included: a cheese plate and pretty The Depot Art bowls, which would Gallery is located at 2068 be used many times W. Powers Ave. through the year by a lucky gift recipiin downtown ent. Littleton (just Notice the handnorth and a bit decorated boxes. west of Buck Perfect for someone Recreation Center). Holiday who has a handful of special tiny hours: Open treasures — jewelry, daily through wee shells, special Dec. 29: 10 small rocks … Or a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Satur- they could hold letters and cards. Or … days; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. or … At the left end of 303-795-0781. the table, a few steps up lead to a stage-like platform with another long table, holding some larger ceramic platters — big enough to hold a turkey, a plum cake or lots of cookies. Up there, one will also find fused glass dishes and of course walls filled with paintings and photographs. Walls surrounding the table, and beyond — into two more gallery rooms, also hold small and miniature paintings and photographs, which are reasonably priced and would add a note of color to any home or apartment or dorm room. Some small paintings and photos are packaged to rest on a table or mantel. Sheila-Marie’s “Pretty in Pink”

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The Depot Art Gallery displays ceramics, paintings, fused glass and other original arts and fine crafts at the Holiday Art and Gift Market, through December. COURTESY PHOTO scene of flamingos especially attracted me, as a longtime bird fancier — and color fancier. A couple of painted skateboards hang on the walls — one with Colorado’s trademark yellow aspens. For a recreation room? In the packed-full back room, a portion of wall and a wooden table are filled with an interesting assortment of clothing dyed with indigo dyes in the Japanese, Shiboni, technique. A sweater, blouses, scarf, shirts and especially fetching little knit onesies for babies. (They are hand-wash items — cold water.) In fact there are a whole lot of things for children this year in this space: little painted step stools, stuffed frogs and other fanciful critters — and some printed books of doit-yourself art lessons by Ivy Delon. “Color Your Own Notecards” by Merrie Wicks come neatly packaged with a quartet of crayons — great stocking stuffer! Speaking of cards — there are a

number of distinctive holiday cards on a rack, printed from original paintings. One of those is a special small gift in itself — “suitable for framing!” While in that back room, note the delicate miniature candles on the windowsill — presented in cups. One wonders how the maker can form wax into such tiny, delicate forms … (answer: very carefully, I guess!). In the middle office room, a row of built-in cabinets forms a high counter filled with handmade jewelry, made with beads of semi-precious gems, metals and sparkling glass in an array of hues. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, as well as attention-drawing brooches. Space is available for some smaller ceramic pieces here too. On a shelf above the jewelry and another by the door leading to the back room are a number of painted glass Christmas tree bulbs — fragile, but perfect for that small gift one always needs at the last minute — or for a gift exchange.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication. Integrated Family Community Services: provides basic human services and enrichment programs to low-income people in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Need: Volunteers to assist serving clients in the food and clothing bank. Need: Volunteers to assist in the front office greeting clients, answering phones, verify client eligibility, completing food/clothing orders and assist where needed. Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS enrichment events including Mother’s Day, Ready, Set, School! and Thanksgiving and Holiday programs. Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS fundraising events including Nibbles and Sips event, Puttin’ for a Purpose event (mini golf); Booa-thon event (bowling) Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided. Contact: Kendrab@ifsc.org or call 303-7890501. Literacy Coalition of Colorado: Volunteer to support literacy in MetroDenver and impact state-wide literacy programs. Need: Volunteer for special projects, training classes or provide clerical and administrative support. Volunteer for a few hours a week or occasionally as needed. Contact: literacyvolunteercolorado@gmail. com or 720-251-3141. Go to Literacycolorado.

org to volunteer for literacy providers nearest you. Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): Provides assistance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions. Need: Volunteers are needed to assist with many areas within the Police Department to include patrol functions, fingerprinting, and fleet maintenance. Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, and submit to a background check. Additional training is provided based on area of interest. Patrol volunteers must commit to a minimum monthly hour requirement. Contact: Tim.Beals@cityoflonetree.com or 720-509-1159. Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program: We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home. Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm. org.

Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in south metro Denver, including Littleton, western Centennial, Englewood, and parts of Jefferson County. Need: Regular and substitute drivers, kitchen and office volunteers. Requirements: Drivers must be 18 or older and background check is required. Contact: Complete application online at http://tlcmealsonwheels.org/apply/. Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County. Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ 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. SEE VOLUNTEERS, P27

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flake and receive a small gift at the front desk for locating him. Remember not to touch Snowflake, as he will lose his magical powers. Snowflake will have a new location every day. He spent Dec. 5-9 in the Lone Tree Recreation Center, and Dec. 10-13 in the Sheridan Recreation Center. From Dec. 14-18 he will hide at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; and from Dec. 19-23, he will be at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. Check out ssprd.org for details.

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Intriguing new play goes in uncharted directions ‘What You Will’ makes world premiere at Benchmark Theatre BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One walks through the edge of Adam and Greg’s simple living room on the way to a seat for Benchmark Theatre’s world premiere production of “What You Will” by local playwright Jeffrey Neuman. On a raised platform behind it is a white-tiled steam room from a gym, and in a passage between the two, one finds a plain table, pair of chairs and bookcase, suggesting Adam’s stationery shop. That’s a lot to fit on one small stage area, but it works well because the audience is soon caught up in a couple of story lines — with fine actors supplying the necessary imaginative connections. Adam (Steven Burge) and his husband Greg (Tom Littman), married for some time, lead a fairly quiet life, with actor Greg presently rehearsing Shakespearean lines for an upcoming production of “Twelfth Night,” impatient to get the lines right, as he folds the laundry. (Nice contrast.) His theater career demands hard work, late nights and dealing with temperamental directors.

Adam runs a stationery store “What You Will” by and works as a wedding planner. Jeffrey Neuman runs through Dec. At the stationery 22 at Benchmark shop, Adam helps Theatre, 1560 Tell- a 30-something er St., Lakewood. bride-to-be customer, an anxious (Formerly The Celia (Maggie Edge Theatre.) Performances at Stacy), in choos8 p.m. Thursdays, ing simple, elegant wedding invitaFridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sun- tions, as the pair days. Tickets cost chats and gets bet$30/$25. Bench- ter acquainted. The Thanksgivmarktheatre.com. ing wedding is imInquiries: Info@ minent and a rush benchmarktheorder is soon on its atre.com. way, while Adam and Celia pour some champagne and continue to talk about this and that in a friendly, relaxed manner — all would seem to be well with the world — almost, but there’s always a bit of tension hanging at the edges. The skill of director Warren Sherrill is important to the way this production flows, as he builds crosscurrents written into the script by award-winning playwright Neuman, who has written a number of plays and served as a dramaturg in the Denver area. Sherill’s director’s notes speak about how evasive a definition of marriage can be — does it have different meanings for different people?

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Maggie Stacy plays Stacy and Steven Burge is Adam in “What You Will,” playing at Benchmark Theatre. PHOTO BY MCLEOD 9 CREATIVE Do couples even talk about it? After work, Adam stops at the gym to exercise and relax in the usually empty steam room, which he describes as “comfortably tepid.” But on this day, he meets a self-assured Nick (Casey Andree) who chats a bit and comes on to Adam. Nick also says he’s been married for some time and talks about his wife … The skill of director Warren Sherrill is important to the way this production flows, as he builds crosscurrents written into the script. He worked with a cast of sensitive, experienced actors, who would welcome the opportunity of interpreting a new play — versus one that audiences and actors are familiar with, chosen because it’s safe and popular. As the play moves on, the living room becomes a home for another couple, with different interactions — contrasting scene. By now we have several courses of action building, and pause for a spotlight on a classically costumed Greg,

intensely applying makeup, as its almost show time. Director’s skillful manipulation again … Another sort of showtime brings on the perfectly dressed bride and groom near the end. Will anyone live happily ever after? My friend especially noted how well the background music carried the story along. (Sound design by Rachel Rogers.) A great feature of this new theatre company, founded by excellent actors Haley Johnson (Centennial) and Rachel Rogers, will be the selection of plays we haven’t seen before. Neuman, a company member, will assist in choices as director of literary management. Next, in mid-January will be “Wakey, Wakey” by Will Eno (Jan. 18-Feb. 16, 2019) — a funny and moving contemplation of a good, long life. The entire next year will be a series of regional premieres, plus the third “Fever Dream Festival” which will be an annual new play festival of sci-fi, horror and fantasy plays in the fall.

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Charlie Boyd has religiously watched competitive esports, or competitive video game industry for nearly seven years. He spends a lot of his time playing the Rainbow Six Siege video game, as well as watching competitive gamers play the game. He drove out from near Limon just to be one of the first people to walk into the newly opened Localhost esports arena in Lakewood. The arena, located at 1882 S. Wadsworth Blvd., celebrated its grand opening Dec. 7. It resembles a giant gymnasium — except specifically designed for competitive gamers. It offers 120 custom-built PCs, video game consoles like PlayStation 4s, Nintendo Switches and Xbox Ones, couches, TV screens and tables designed to play games like Dungeons & Dragons. Localhost is operated by N3rd Street Gamers, a Philadelphia esports network, and it is also planning on adding a full bar to the arena later next year. “It’s my sport. This is the perfect time and place for it,” said Boyd. “This area is already a hub for so many other things, and I just think it’s an attractive place.” Dozens of gamers like Jesse Trujillo, who has played video games competitively for six years, crowded inside the arena for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Trujillo is a competitive Rocket League player for Hooked Esports, a professional esports team. He said Colorado was in need of an esports arena, and Localhost fills a void that existed for competitive gamers. “(Localhost) puts the competitive play out there for a lot of people who

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10 gifts for the outdoor adventurer BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADO COMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado is home to a plethora of outdoor activities, with enthusiasts spending their days camping, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fly fishing or on the slopes. The state is also home to many companies creating products to make those outdoor activities easier and more enjoyable. This gift-buying season, Colorado Community Media has compiled a list of 10 items made by Colorado-based companies that the outdoor adventurer would enjoy. Four Points energy bar $3 a bar Denver-based company Fourpoints crafts its real food energy bars around a unique base of plums and figs with a low to moderate glycemic load for long sustained energy. At 230 to 280 calories, each 2.5 ounce bar is high in fiber and offers 10-plus grams of protein. The owners also tout that this slow-burn energy bar won’t freeze in cold conditions. It comes in seven flavors and can now be found at REI, Safeway and Natural Grocers. www.fourpointsbar.com Camping meals by Trail Fork $8.50-$11.50 Trail Fork, based in Boulder, aims to make food that sustains adventurers and the environment with packaging that is 100 percent compostable. The retail line focuses on vegetarian and vegan

offerings. As a member of the 1% for the Planet Foundation, 1 percent of Trail Fork’s annual sales goes to supporting Friends of Cedar Mesa, an organization in Bluff, Utah focused on protecting the Bears Ears Region. www.mytrailfork.com Firebiner by Outdoor Element $14.95 A survival carabiner that is as much for everyday use as it is for survival enhancement. Made from stainless steel, in addition to being a carabiner, the Firebiner also has a flathead screwdriver tip, bottle opener, small utility blade, hang slots (for keys and tinder vials), and the EverSpark Wheel to get fires started. Outdoor Element, based in Centennial, also offers a custom Colorado laser etched option. www.outdoorelement.com Frosty Christmas Trucker by Headsweats $30 The Frosty Trucker hat is performance based to help keep the sweat from your brow, but also festive in style in only a way an ugly Christmas sweater can be. The hat, like other Headsweats products, is made with its Eventure microfiber and soft sandwich stretch mesh fabrics, giving a lightweight and breathable hat that fits comfortably and dries quickly.

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Trooper LT 30 cooler by OtterBox $299.99 Introduced earlier this year by Fort Collins-based OtterBox, the Trooper LT 30 cooler is rated IP-65 to protect against rushing rapids; features a heavy duty base to protect against abrasion; and keeps ice for up to three or more days. A mounting system allows for attachment of accessories like a bottle opener or a drybox. It also features a 30-quart capacity and two exterior pockets with water-resistant zippers. The most unique part of this cooler is that the two-inch wide padded carrying straps that convert easily between shoulder- and backpackcarry styles. Mens Mountain Jacket by Topo Designs $349 This jacket is Denver-based Topo Desings’ answer to the everyday winter coat. Pull up the hood for casual chilly days around town, or fully zip up with the combined snap placket to keep extra warm in colder alpine environments. The Mountain Jacket is insulated with PrimaLoft Black Eco Insulation, a sustainably built synthetic fill that performs like down. The insulation is made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles to keep you warm while keeping plastic out of the landfill. www.topodesigns.com Swift Split snowboard by Never Summer $1,039.99 This board is great for tight trees, chunder, powder and all over backcountry access. Made in the Denver factory from the core up, the Swift Split features Never Summer’s Fusion Rocker Camber Profile with more Camber in the back and less towards the front while maintaining rocker between your feet. The Swift Split also has an early rise nose and tapered swallow tail to keep you afloat in the deepest pow or heavy spring snow. A massive Carbon X in the mid section and Power Grip Sidecut add to the stability and performance. www. neversummer.com

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Their political beliefs are wide ranging as well: some voted for Clinton, others for Trump, though many said voting is a useless enterprise — part of a mass deception. Ask flat Earthers who’s behind the deception, and you’ll get a variety of answers. Freemasons, Rockefellers, the Catholic church, “globalists” — though many agree there’s one puppetmaster: Satan. “Satan is behind everything,” said Allan Spencer, a public school music teacher from California. “He’s in media, government and the education system.” “It’s so much easier for Satan to rule if we believe we’re worthless,” said Taumi Hardersen, 35, who started a Colorado Springs-area meetup group for flat Earthers. “Flat Earth has woken me up to so many lies.” Like many flat Earthers, Hardersen has suffered backlash for her beliefs. “My best friend from childhood disowned me,” Hardersen said. “It was refreshing, in a weird way. It brings out people’s true nature. Somebody who has that much hate toward different beliefs, I don’t need them in my life. I’ve made so many new friends in the movement anyway.” Hardersen said she’s raising her two daughters, ages 5 and 8, in her beliefs, though she worries about the influence of public school. “People are downright mean,” said Cindy Gruender, of Windsor, who

wore a sash reading “Miss Flat Earth” — an appellation she took as a point of pride after it was jeeringly given to her at a church she no longer attends. “I’ve been called an idiot, stupid, a heretic,” Gruender said. She stays steadfast, though, because “the scripture says you must stand for the truth. I don’t back down.” Flat Earth is a fascinating phenomenon, said Jean-Francois Mayer, an internationally-renowned researcher of new religious movements, who flew

from Switzerland in part to attend the conference. “This is not a cult,” Mayer said. “This is a network of like-minded people, who have come together with the zeal of new converts to enjoy a place where they don’t feel ostracized. They want to be seen as people with inquisitive minds who are interested in scientific truth.” Coming to the conference was a thrilling experience for most attendees, especially those who face disdain

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Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@ DouglasDemocrats.org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for information. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel for dialogue about current issues presented by informative speakers. Call Barbara Piper at 303-7688370 or go to www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw. org. Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information. Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Topics include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. All welcomed. For location details and other information, go to LPDG.org. Lone Tree Democrats meet for First Friday Happy Hour the first Friday of every month at Los Arcos. Call Gordon at 303-790-8264. Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information. Parker Republicans meet at 7 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Rory’s Diner, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Meetings have featured speakers and elected officials’ updates. Registration/social hour begins at 6:30 a.m. Attendance is free, coffee is $5 and a full breakfast can be purchased for $15 (all cash only). Contact Mark Hall at 720-984-4128 or e-mail via website at parkerbreakfastclub. com. Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For details on upcoming events and membership information contact 2president1719@gmail. com. BNI Connections of Lone Tree (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:15-9 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com. League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties encourages community

members to participate in one of our three monthly meetings. Help us create a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. Feel free to call or email Jo Ann Feder at 904-608-3932 or joluvs10s@gmail. com for details. Lone Tree Networking Professionals is a networking/leads group that meets Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Rio Grande Restaurant in Lone Tree. Exclusive business categories are open. Visitors and new members are welcome. Contact Don Shenk at 303-7460093. Professional Referral Network meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Great Beginnings, east of I-25 at Lincoln Avenue. Call Ronald Conley at 303-841-1860 or e-mail www.professionalreferralnetwork.org. Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Front Range Woodturners Club meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the Rockler Woodworking store at 2553 S Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodturning is welcome. Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail.com for more information. Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303-768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/park-meadowscolorado-orvis-retail-store/620. Lone Tree Ladies 9-Hole Golf. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming Thursday morning 9-hole golf group. The group is open to women golfers ages 18 and older. Applications and more informaiton are available in the Lone Tree Pro Shop. Contact Nancy Cushing, league president, at 720-560-9333 or email LTL9hole@gmail. com. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850. Third Thursday Mystery Book Club Join us for a discussion of mystery books with

Saturday, is at The Ridge Golf Club in Castle Pines. Interested? Call our hotline at 303814-8428 or go to www.TBC50plus.org.

an emphasis on the unusual. Do you like Swedish Noir, historical mysteries, humorous mysteries? We read authors that have something to offer besides the quirky twist at the end of the story. If you’re tired of the same old best-selling mystery writers, come join us for lunch and mystery discussions at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday at the Lone Tree Grille at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Call Sue at 303-641-3534 Social/Service AAUW (American Association of University Women), founded in 1881, is the oldest women’s organization in the United States. It has a mission of promoting equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Scholarships are provided to Douglas County women who are in college, and cash awards are presented to senior girls from Douglas County high schools who have an interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Meetings are in Castle Rock the third Wednesday of the month, at various times and locations. Go to douglascounty-co.aauw.net. Contact Beryl Jacobson at 303-688-8088 or berylmjacobson@gmail.com. A Dreampower Animal Rescue / PAALS adoption for cats, dogs and more meets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Meadows PetsMart. Call 303-688-9503.

Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com. Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_ Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@hediusa.com. DTC Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Mimi’s Cafe, 9555 Park Meadows Drive, at the corner of Yosemite and Park Meadows. We are a growing club with 51 members. Our mission is assisting communities and “at risk” children in difficult home environments with financial and personal help and mentoring. Call Frank Zieg at 303-796-1213.

Douglas County Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Calf Building at Lowell Ranch, 2330 S. East I-25 Frontage Road, Castle Rock. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net.

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THINGS to DO

MUSIC

Smithtonians Holiday Concert: 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Littleton handbell choir will give two holiday performances. For more information call the library at 303-795-3961. Colorado Wind Ensemble Presents “Holiday Hues”: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 9203 South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch. The Colorado Wind Ensemble is proud to present their Holiday Hues concert with familiar holiday sounds, holiday themed music, and some minor alterations to several winter classics. $16 adult, $13 senior/military, $6 student free for children 12 and under. Visit coloradowindensemble.org/event/holiday-hues/ for more information. Reunited at Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Embrace an evening of musical magic with a contemporary a capella choral group followed by a dessert reception. Tickets: $15 in advance online or $20 at the door. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 7942683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com 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.

EVENTS

Holiday Presence Gathering: Transforming Our Emotions to Love What Is: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Peace Cellar, 3494 S Broadway, Englewood. Midlife women creating emotions they want to experience during the busy holiday season. Join us for tea, gifts, tips for thriving during the holidays, and free coaching. Visit go.evvnt. com/319893-0?pid=4951 for more information. Around the World: 4:30 to 5:30 Thursday, Dec. 13 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd. #200, Littleton. Explore Poland! Kids will learn about the country’s culture and celebrations through crafts and food. Ages 6-12. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Kids’ Zone: 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Celebrate the new “Star Wars” movie by crafting a

ming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members. Call (303) 471-7020 for information.

this week’s TOP FIVE Breath of Heaven Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The St. Andrew Orchestra and Alleluia Handbell Choir join the choir for gospel versions of Christmas favorites. Concert is free and open to the public with a cookie reception following the concert. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 7942683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com Improv for a Claus: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Studio @ Mainstreet, 19604 E. Mainstreet, Parker. The Parker Players believe in the power that improvisation has to change lives. 100% of all ticket sales from this show will be donated this year to Feed My Starving Children. Visit parkerplayers.com. The Circus Chronicles -- An Aerial Variety Show at AerialWorks: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at AerialWorks, 1050 Topeka Way, Castle Rock.

Come see staff and students show off their latest works of aerial art. Entertainment for all ages. Kids 10 and under are Free. Tickets and information can be found at aerialworkscastlerock.com. Harplanders’ Christmas Musical: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. All are welcome and musical is free. Listeners will be treated to many holiday favorites on the harp and, perhaps, a few less familiar tunes from Christmas celebrations around the world. The concert promises to be a relaxing 60-minute musical break, giving attendees time to pause and reflect on the season, and take a much-needed deep breath during this busy, busy time. Contact Joanna Cook, 303-588-4137. Craft Lab: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 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. All ages. No registration required; more info at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

collage and mini light saber. The event is held in the back of the children’s area. Ages 8-12. No registration required; more information is available at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

kids will receive an elf buddy at the end of the course. Plus, don’t miss the Winter Express train station at the Millhouse. Parents, be sure to bring a camera to snap photos with Santa. Visit crgov.com.

Art Stop on the Go: 4:30 to 5:30 Thursday, Dec. 13 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St. Hands-on, literature-based art with presenters from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Ages 6-12. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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.

A Hudson Christmas: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 through 24, and 26 through 31 at the Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Create lifelong memories while you explore this unique display of holiday light artistry. Tickets are available at altitudetickets.com or at the door on event nights.

Reindeer Games: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Free cookies and hot chocolate, sleigh rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course in the Amphitheater. While supplies last,

Taize Service at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1401 E. Dry Creek Rd., Centennial. Taize service of singing, prayer, readings and silence. Madrigal Dinner — A Musical Medieval Feast: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21 and 22 at 401 West Mineral Ave., Littleton. A Madrigal Dinner is a 21st Century re-creation of the Renaissance feasts held in the great baronial halls throughout England during the twelve days of Christmas. This is a benefit event supporting the Lauren Townsend Foundation on behalf of Rock Canyon High School’s DECA, FBLA, and Drama students. Please come prepared to donate cash and/or

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checks at the end of event for this great cause. Lifetime Parker Commitment Day 5K: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan 1. at Lifetime Fitness Parker, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Join the Lifetime Fitness Parker community in committing to a healthier, happier life. This is a family friendly 5K open to members and nonmembers. Registration includes a t-shirt, bib, medal, and post race brunch. Kids under 12 are free with every adult registration. $40 Race Day Registration. Visit Commitmentday.com for information. Pirate Party: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 19 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. Join us for a morning of walking the plank with a Pirate and enjoy snacks, beverages, and a small token to take home. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and each participant must purchase a ticket (children and adults). Dressing up in your Pirate suit is encouraged! No children under 2 please. $12 in advance; $15 at the door, if not sold out. Visit hrcaonline.org . 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, swim-

EDUCATION

Real Life Wizard School: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd. #200, Littleton. Join us for fun at this month’s Yule Ball. Costumes are encouraged. All ages are welcome. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org. Learn About: Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol - Creating Christmas: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Patrick ElkinsZeglarski, Director of Education and Curriculum Management at the DCPA, will talk about Dickens’ life, the life of “A Christmas Carol,” and Victorian England in relation to Dickens’ works and characters. There will also be opportunities to “play” some of the story’s beloved characters. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org. Audition for “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory”: 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. This 15-week class teaches 6-18 year old children singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production! Classes will be held on Fridays from 4-5:30 pm from January 4 through April, when performances will take place. Check out spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE.

Register now for OLLI South January Classes: Eight weeks of OLLI South’s winter classes start Jan. 14, 2019. Sign up now at portfolio.du.edu/ollisouth to get the courses you want. Fifty-one arts, history, or science courses available. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a learning organization for seniors; “learning for the fun of it, without grades, tests, and nobody takes attendance.” OLLI at Denver University is endowed by the California-based Bernard Osher Foundation. 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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VOLUNTEERS FROM PAGE 17

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. 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 doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the hair salon and more. You choose the areas, days and times that work for you. Seniors live in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. Mileage reimbursement and excess auto insurance provided. Drivers may use their own car or one provided by the center. Requirements: Must be able to pass a background check (paid for by the center) and have a good driving record. Contact: Pat Pierson, 303-332-3840 or ppierson@srcaging.org. Go to www.srcaging.org SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@comcast. net Spellbinder Storytellers, Douglas County Chapter: Connects the generations through storytelling. Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age Requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/ South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet: Loans durable medical supplies to

those 18 and older in the South Metro area. Need: Volunteers to help answer phones 2-3 times a month for a day. Calls are taken on your cell phone and you make the appointment at the convenience of you and the client to accept donations or hand out equipment Monday through Friday. Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodic training provided as needed. Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013. South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support. Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton. Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising. Requirements: Volunteers who help with lessons must be at least 14 years old and attend a three-hour training session. Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc.org. Volunteer Connect: Brings organizaations in need of volunteers in touch with individuals looking for ways to help. Need: help with nonprofit organizations in Douglas County

Contact: info@volunteerconnectdc.org or www.volunteerconnectdc.org. Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth. Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week. Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado. org. Whiz Kids Tutoring: Help at-risk elementary and middle school kids improve their lives through academic tutoring, positive mentoring relationships and spiritual nurture. Need: Tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at tutoring sites in Littleton and throughout the metro area. October to April. Once a week, afternoon or evening sites, Monday through Thursday. One hour of tutoring followed by a 30-minute club where kids get to learn about Jesus. Requirements: You just need to be able to read, love a child and pass the background check. Info: https://www.whizkidstutoring.com/ Contact: Ashley Weldon ashley@whizkidstutoring.com YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone - Mom 2 Mom): Provides a safe, free place to connect with other moms of Highlands Ranch and be paired with another mom as a support person. Need: Mom volunteers to be support people for other moms. Requirement: Must be a mom who can be real and lend support to another mom. Contact: Nikki Brooker at nikki@yanam2m. org or go to www.yanam2m.org.

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SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Simental is hard-charging at hoops

Highlands Ranch sophomore Jason Simental is skilled at both guard positions. J

Highlands Ranch basketball player has lifelong devotion to game BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Versatility is part of Jason Simental’s game. The 6-foot-1 Highlands Ranch sophomore is a point guard who can shoot and a shooting guard who can direct an offense. He plays both positions. “I like point guard better because it just feels like I have more control and I’m the leader of the team,” said Simental who also works hard to maintain his all-around skills. “I try to shoot at least 100 shots a day.” Simental, who has a

3.8 grade point average, has been playing basketball most of his life and has never thought about playing another sport. “I’ve done so much work, I would be opposed to turn around and not playing anymore,” he said. “I just like running up and down with everybody cheering for you and playing with your teammates is a lot of fun. Probably the hardest thing is just having to do it every day but I’m so used it is just kind of a daily thing. “Defense is a lot more work because you have to move a lot more.”

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Q&A with Jason Simental Who is your favorite athlete and why? Probably Russell Westbrook. He is really athletic and I like that he can take off from anywhere. What would be a perfect performance in your sport? I would just say winning. If the team wins, that’s all that matters. What is your favorite class in school and why? I like math, I’ve always been good at it. It comes really easy for me. What is your least favorite class? English, but it is not really bad because a lot of my friends are in the class.

Who or what makes you excel? My dad (Adam) because he is always there with me when I’m playing basketball What rituals or superstitions do you have? Before each game I take a few breaths to focus myself. And I have to shake hands with my friend Tucci. For my free throws I just take two dribbles, then spin, take a deep breath and shoot. How can you avoid charging calls when trying to penetrate to the basket? It’s predicting because stuff happens so fast you have to make quick decisions.

COACH’S TAKE: ‘He’s a player with high skills and he can penetrate. I love his approach to the game. He’s a pleasure to coach..’ Mike Gibbss, Highlands Ranch basketball coach

Key stats | After four games, Simental was averaging 13.9 points, 3.9 assists and three rebounds a game while shooting 40 percent from the field.

Looking back at strong showings in fall season

now and cold weather was around for the kickoffs during the last few games of the football season, but the winter sports season has started and all games/ matches are OVERTIME inside. So let it snow, let it snow. The fall season was successful for teams and individuals from schools in the Colorado Community Media circulation Jim Benton area as many did well in state playoff competition. So for anybody who might have forgotten, here is a review of the fall season in no particular order Mountain Vista’s girls captured their second consecutive Class 5A team title and junior Jenna Fitzsimmons won her second straight individual championship. Cherry Creek’s girls were second. Mountain Vista’s boys were also runners-up in the 5A race and Valor Christian’s Cole Sprout was the individual state winner for the second year in a row. Lakewood, led by Ryan Liao, was the first-round leader and wound up second in the 5A boys state golf tournament, while Arapahoe came in third. Cherry Creek was second in the field hockey championships, losing 2-1 in overtime to Regis Jesuit, and the Bruins’ boys team was second behind Regis in the state tennis tournament. Pomona continued its gymnastics dominance and won the 5A state team championship for the fourth straight season. Lakewood senior Amber Boll swept all individual events and won the vault with a perfect 10.0 score. In boys soccer, No. 8 Arapahoe won five playoff games by a combined score of 7-1. The Warriors edged top-seeded Fairview, 1-0, in the quarterfinals, won a scoreless semifinal shootout against Broomfield and then beat Grandview 2-1 for state title. Defending champion Legend, seeded sixth, beat top-seeded Cherokee Trail 8-4 to secure the 5A softball title. Holy Family was the 3A winner with a 10-3 win over Mountain View. The Tigers allowed just six runs in four games. In the 2A tourney, Faith Christian dropped a 6-2 semifinal tiff to eventual state champ Strasburg. SEE BENTON, P31

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On campus:

News and notes from local high school sports programs game with a 64-46 triumph over Eagle Ridge Academy on Dec. 6. • Natalia Miles-Forrest pumped in 19 points as the girls basketball team downed Eagle Ridge Academy, 53-33, on Dec. 6. Sydney Wyatt added 14 points to the victory.

Highlands Ranch • The boys basketball team outscored Westminster 19-0 in the third period and rolled to a 70-30 victory on Dec. 5. The team held on for a 4945 win over Boulder the next day. • The girls basketball team went 4-0 in the LaJolla (California) tournament. After the first four games, senior Jamie Bain leads the team in scoring with a 16.3 average, followed by Kasey Neuber at 14.8 and Autumn Wells at 12.5. • Highlands Ranch’s Keeley LaRivere, Danielle Roney, Carmen Nolisch and Mallory Thompson won individual events, but Legend earned a 345-218 girls swim win on Dec. 6. Mountain Vista • The Golden Eagles won the jazz category on Dec. 8 at the State Spirit Championships at the Denver Coliseum with a 94.80 score. It was Vista’s third jazz title. The Golden Eagles’ co-ed team was second. • Annie Osmun won the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke as the girls swim team notched a 153-133 dual meet win over Rock Canyon on Dec. 4. • The boys basketball team notched its fourth win of the season with a 76-53 triumph over Dakota Ridge on Dec. 4. Seniors Simon May and Ben Brusing each scored 14 points in the win. • Sophomore Sara Vafaie tallied 13 points while Berit Brockfield and Amy Holland each contributed 10 points to the girls basketball team’s 47-39 win over Doherty on Dec. 8. Rock Canyon • The boys basketball team toppled Dakota Ridge, 6154, on Dec. 6. Junior Jalen Ashley tallied 15 points for the team, which hit 56 percent of its field goal attempts. The team hit on 28 percent on Dec. 8 but rallied in the fourth quarter for a 37-36 over Grandview. Only five players scored for the Jaguars, but Jaylen

ThunderRidge • The Class 5A co-ed championship at the Dec. 8 State Spirit Championships was won by three-time champion ThunderRidge with an 84.23 score to edge runner-up Mountain Vista. The Grizzlies’ poms team was third in the

ThunderRidge’s Kevin Sax dunks and gets in a little hang time as Chaparral’s Tanner Giles looks on in finals action of the 15th year of The Tip-Off Classic. Chaparral took home the win over ThunderRidge by the score of 58-44 at The Grizzly Den. PAUL DISALVO Eikenberg finished with a game-high 22 points. • The girls basketball team won two of three games in California. The team concluded the trip with a 46-23 win over Fairfield, California, on Dec. 7 and a 41-39 victory over Weston Ranch (Stockton, California) on Dec. 8. SkyView Academy • The poms team ﬁnished second in the 3A competition on Dec. 8 at the State Spirt Championships with a 79.95 score. • The boys basketball team won its third straight

5A category. • The boys basketball team defeated Valor Christian, 58-44, on Dec. 8 and Austin Holt led the team with 16 points. The Grizzlies scored just four points in the third quarter in a 58-44 loss to Chaparral on Dec. 8. Holt had 12 points in the loss. • It took the girls basketball team 10 game before collecting its third win last season. The team won its third game in its fourth contest this season. Junior Heidi Haze leads the team with a 17.0 scoring average, while junior Lindsay Anhalt is the team’s top rebounder with a 6.3 average. • Gretchen Wensuc won the diving competition at the Douglas County Duals meet on Dec. 5 with a point score of 453.00. Valor Christian • Goaltender Jack Kuzla made 23 saves in the hockey team’s 2-0 victory over Monarch on Dec. 7. Logan Buchanan and Colton Carlson scored the goals. Patrick Routzon came through with the game winning goal in the third period in a 2-1 win over Chaparral on Dec. 8. • Sophomore Kindyll Wetta scored 23 points, handed out six assists and had seven steals in a 68-39 win over Arapahoe for the girls basketball team on Dec. 8. Raegan Beers had 10 rebounds.

Local prep athletes commit to colleges Divisions I and II schools sign players from area STAFF REPORT

The first of the extended National Letter of Intent signing dates was Nov. 14. While football and basketball still have an early signing period followed by a regular signing period, all other Division I and Division II sports have one combined period from Nov. 14 until Aug. 1, 2019. Initial early signing day for Division I basketball is Nov. 14 and the regular signing period starts April 17, 2019. Early signing for Division I football begins Dec. 19 and the regular signing period for Division I and Division II is Feb. 6, 2019. The following is a list of athletes who signed NLI from area schools. The names were either provided by the schools or obtained via social media. Highlands Ranch: Autumn Watts, girls basketball, University of New Mexico; Kasey Neubert, girls bas-

ketball, University of Hawaii; Jamie Bain, girls basketball, Lindenwood University (Mo.); Alex Helbling, girls soccer, University of Richmond (Va.); Aimee Burton, girls swimming, New Mexico State University; Danielle Roney, girls swimming, University of South Dakota; Kyriana Chambo, diving, Bryant University (R.I.); TK Hammond, boys lacrosse, University of Denver; Brody Rule, boys lacrosse, Bryant University (R.I.); Dylan Davis, boys lacrosse, University of Massachusetts; Braden Lowe, boys lacrosse, Colorado Mesa; Shaylah Devlin, girls lacrosse, American University (Washington, D.C.); Stefan Rohacek, baseball, Lamar Community College; Elena Opp, track and field, University of Colorado; Jill Borgeding, volleyball, West Chester University (Pa.). Mountain Vista: Clayton Burke, baseball, University of Oregon; Sam Ireland, baseball, University of Minnesota; Grant Magill, baseball, Indiana State University; Drew Stahl, baseball, Washington State University; John Zakhem, baseball, Metro State University; Jake McFarlane, boys lacrosse, Cornell (N.Y.); Taeya

Schueppert, girls soccer, University of Arizona; Parker Henry, girls swimming/diving, University of San Diego Rock Canyon: Cooper McNeily, boys lacrosse, University of Utah; Jackson Naylor, boys lacrosse, Canisius College (N.Y.); Jack Thompson, boys lacrosse, University of Denver; Kenna Caldwell, girls soccer, Texas A&M; Emily Cottrell, girls soccer, University of Hawaii; Lauren Durbin, girls soccer, University of Florida; Grayson Lynch, girls soccer, Washington State University; Danielle vonLembke, girls soccer, Colorado School of Mines SkyView Academy: Hannah Dempsey, girls soccer, Taylor (Ind.) ThunderRidge: Hallie Marker, girls lacrosse, Fort Lewis College; Kaleigh Haworth, girls swimming/diving, University of Illinois; Gretchen Wensuc, girls swimming/diving, Auburn University (Ala.); Katelyn Barner, girls soccer, University of Wyoming; Anna Hart, track and field, Brigham Young University (Utah); Amanda Hedges, softball, Northern Colorado University; Molly Platt, girls soccer, NebraskaKearney; Bridgette Strobl, softball,

Northern Colorado University Valor Christian: Keely Jones, cross country/track, University of Tulsa (Okla.); Jake Welch, boys golf, Colorado School of Mines; Montana McLaughlin, girls lacrosse, Marquette University (Wis.); Eric Pacheco, boys lacrosse, Loyola University Maryland; Lance Tillman, boys lacrosse, University of North Carolina; Cori Dyke, girls soccer, Penn State University; Mackenzie Egan, girls soccer, Boston College; Ryan Pierce, boys soccer, Point Loma Nazarene College (Calif.); Savannah Behabetz, softball, University of the Incarnate Word (Texas); Abbie Erickson, swimming and diving, University of Louisville (Ken.); Casey Fellows, swimming and diving, Columbia University (N.Y.); Lindsay Stenstrom, swimming and diving, UCLA; Joy Gerow, track and field, Campbell University (N.C.); Anna Hall, track and field, University of Georgia; Courtney Lane, volleyball, University of Central Oklahoma; Ashley Larson, volleyball, Duquesne University (Pa.); Lily Thomason, volleyball, Auburn University (Ala.)

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LeCompte, Hedges are softball standouts Legend, ThunderRidge athletes chosen as pitcher, player of year BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Amanda Hedges was the hitting leader and Zoey LeCompte handled the pitching. Those two players were the standouts and two of the best players in the south metro area during the softball season. Hedges, a ThunderRidge senior shortstop, was named the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Player of the Year and LeCompte, a Legend senior, was selected as the Pitcher of the Year. In 25 games this season Hedges led the Continental League in all seven offensive categories. She hit .598 with nine home runs, a 1.268 slugging percentage, 47 runs batted in, 45 runs scored, .646 on-base percentage and 21 stolen bases.

ThunderRidge’s Amanda Hedges hit .598, with nine home runs and 47 runs batted in. Hedges, who has signed to play softball at Northern Colorado, was the league’s Player of the Year and finished with a ThunderRidge career best of 12 home runs. “I’m very happy with the season,” said Hedges. “I’m overall happy with the season and the way I played. The batting average was the statistic that meant

the most to me because I was hitting over .600 but finished the season at .598 which is the highest I’ve ever hit. “I really worked hard on my swing this season and it showed how much it paid off. I basically changed the mechanics of my swing. My dad is my hitting coach and he had me change my stance

Legend’s Zoey LeCompte had 68 strikeouts and finished with a 17-4 record. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON and how I held the bat.” LeCompte pitched 115 innings in 26 games during the season and had a 3.96 earnedrun average with 68 strikeouts and finished with a 17-4 record. She was clutch late in the

season in leading the Titans to the 5A state championship. She was 9-0 in the Continental League, 2-0 in the regionals and 4-0 in the state tournament. SEE STANDOUTS, P31

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“She might not have had the lowest ERA but she kept us in games,” said Legend coach Kristian Shirk. “She was the backbone of our team. “ LeCompte has signed to play softball at Memphis but will probably always remember the second half on the softball season when the Titans rallied from a slow start to win 17 straight games and the state title. “I am happy because at the beginning of the season I struggled a little bit and definitely had to work extra hard in practice,” said LeCompte. “I had to reflect pretty harshly on myself after games and on my perfor-

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The volleyball tournament, with the new Olympic double-elimination format, produced two state area state champions, a runner-up and a final four team. Valor Christian defeated Chaparral, 3-1, to win 5A championship. Lutheran, after winning a tough semifinal match over five-time state champion Eaton, beat Colorado Springs Christian, 3-1, in 2A title match. Holy Family was a semifinal loser to eventual state champion Lewis Palmer. It was cold and sometimes snow was falling late in the football season.

mance to make sure that I was doing the best I could for my team. “Being a leader and a pitcher, you are thinking: `This is my team, I have to carry them,’ and that was difficult to think about when you are trying everything you can. It just took some time. I am proud of myself for maintaining a cool head in tough situations and I’m happy to have my teammates there to help me through. I am a very emotional player and sometimes that can get to me but my teammates helped calm me down. “I will always remember those final games with it being my senior year and the most important games I’ve ever played. It was the best time in my life to be able to get to play softball with friends from school during my senior year.”

The 5A semifinals were close and entertaining with Cherry Creek edging Columbine, 10-7, and Valor Christian outlasting Grandview, 31-19. Valor went on to win the state championship with a 24-14 triumph over Creek. Ponderosa advanced to the 4A semifinals before being eliminated. And no, I have not overlooked the state spirit championships. State competition was just concluding on Dec. 7-8. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 14th day of JANUARY 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION for REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #034-16, REGIONAL JOINT CRIME LAB DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT for the DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (PO#36536), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 14th day of JANUARY 2019, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

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Separate sealed bids for the Southern Connector Road (Moore Road to Louviers Blvd. / Airport Road) Project, Project Number CI 2011-024 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the construction of a new 2.8-mile minor arterial roadway, including four bridges, drainage features, asphalt paving, grading and erosion control.

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Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government. Legal Notice No.: 934554 1st Publication Date: 12/13/18 2nd Publication Date: 12/20/18 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the Southern Connector Road (Moore Road to Louviers Blvd. / Airport Road) Project, Project Number CI 2011-024 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the construction of a new 2.8-mile minor arterial roadway, including four bridges, drainage features, asphalt paving, grading and erosion control. The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

Legal Notice No.: 934554 1st Publication Date: 12/13/18 2nd Publication Date: 12/20/18 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Bret Banwart, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: * 158,000 CY of Unclassified Excavation * 25,200 CY of Aggregate Base Course * 38,000 TON of Hot Mixed Asphalt * Four Bridges (BT63, BT72, BT84) * 51,000 LBS of Reinforcing Steel * 500,000 LBS of Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy Coated) * 3,500 LF of 18” – 72” RCP Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Bret Banwart, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Public Notices are a way for government agencies to get information to the public. State law requires that these notices be printed in a “Legal Newspaper” allowing the public to be informed. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Bret Banwart, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the same address.

* 158,000 CY of Unclassified Excavation * 25,200 CY of Aggregate Base Course * 38,000 TON of Hot Mixed Asphalt * Four Bridges (BT63, BT72, BT84) * 51,000 LBS of Reinforcing Steel * 500,000 LBS of Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy Coated) * 3,500 LF of 18” – 72” RCP

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Bret Banwart, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 934553 First Publication: December 13, 2018 Second Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements

Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Bret Banwart, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 934553 First Publication: December 13, 2018 Second Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on JANUARY 13, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Aggregate Industries for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Project, CI 2018003 in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Aggregate Industries for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said JANUARY 13, 2019, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on JANUARY 13, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Aggregate Industries for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Project, CI 2018003 in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Aggregate Industries for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said JANUARY 13, 2019, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Bids and Settlements

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering. Account Number: 00012184 Legal Notice No: 934550 First Publication: December 13, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

In these legal pages you will find:

Legal Notice No.: 934553 First Publication: December 13, 2018 Second Publication: December 20, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Your right to know about governmental changes and decisions are embodied in these notices. This newspaper urges each citizen to read these public notices.

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The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Bret Banwart, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at the same address.

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