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Development plan clears ﬁrst hurdle

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Hess Ranch could include up to 3,379 dwelling units By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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Town officials will soon decide whether to approve the first step for a development that could change Parker’s western landscape. Stroh Ranch Development is asking to amend its planning documents so it can use 1,536 acres of land south of Stroh Road, on the east and west sides of Crowfoot Valley Road, to build Hess Ranch. The project could include as many as 3,379 homes, condos and townhomes. The Parker Planning Commission, an advisory board to Parker Town Council, voted — 5-0 to recomMaximum number mend approval of homes allowed during a meet— Acres ing Sept. 10 at for total site town hall. Town council will — Dwelling decide whether units per acre to accept the amendment — School sites during a meeting at 7 p.m. — Total Sept. 21 at acres of open space Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet.

There might be no better way to start the day than with a fresh cup of coffee and a friendly face. For nearly 10 years, Coffee Cabin co-owner Wes Crespi has served up both. His affable personality and constant smile are notorious in the southern reaches of Parker, and now the north side will get the same treatment. Coffee Cabin opened its second Parker location Sept. 14 on the southeast corner of South Parker Road and Ponderosa Drive. Based out of two recycled shipping containers placed side by side, the new digs give Coffee Cabin more room in which to work, not to mention a new crowd of devotees. It’s just up the street from Pine Lane Elementary School and a quick shot from Sierra Middle School, and along a busy stretch of highway that carries tens of thousands of vehicles per day. Crespi is used to having a line outside his window. The born-and-raised

What Hess Ranch could entail The development could include single-family homes, condos, triplexes and townhomes, as well as two commercial centers — one at the future intersection of Stroh Road and Chambers Road and one at the future intersection of Crowfoot Valley Road and Chambers Road. The mixed-use areas could have housing densities as high as 14 dwelling units per acre. If approved, the community would also include two elementary school sites, a fire station and dozens of neighborhood parks covering 67 acres. Depending on market conditions at the time of construction, the western portion of the site, which abuts RueterHess Reservoir, could be age-restricted housing, including active-living patio homes for those 55 and older. Maximum building heights in Hess Ranch would be 50 feet.

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Trigger, a 5-year-old chocolate lab, keeps his eyes on the prize at O’Brien Park during Barker Days Sept. 12. For more photos on the event, turn to Page 5. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

Second Coffee Cabin offers java with a smile Popular java shop now open at South Parker Road and Ponderosa Drive

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Wes Crespi, co-owner of Coffee Cabin, is notorious for his friendly customer service. The coffee shop opened a second location on the southeast corner of South Parker Road and Ponderosa Drive Sept. 14. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

‘The arduous journey to get here — it was worth it. We stressed a little, but for the most part, we laughed a lot.’ Wes Crespi, Co-owner of Coffee Cabin

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Ballot decision irks committee members School board decides against bond measure

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com Some parents and community members are criticizing the Douglas County School District for failing to put a bond measure on the November ballot to help pay for $275 million in construction and maintenance needs, such as replacing failing furnaces and air conditioning units and adding classroom space to address overcrowding. “In March, the (School Accountability Committees) of 28 Douglas County schools

created and signed a formal position statement in support of placing a bond initiative on the November ballot, so all community members would have the chance to vote on maintaining our public assets,” Kristen Kidd, Mountain Vista High School District Accountability Committee liaison, said in an emailed statement. “The board decided voters should not be given that choice.” According to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, Aug. 3 was the last day to file an initiative petition for the November election and Sept. 2 was the last day for those petitions to be ruled sufficient or not by the state. If voters had approved a bond measure, their school tax bill would have remained unchanged. Instead, with no new bond

measure, tax bills are estimated to drop by about $36 a year. Douglas County School Board President Kevin Larsen said the timing of the Sept. 8 statement was “a political statement and a way to get publicity.” Laura Mutton — chairwoman of the Mountain Vista School Accountability Committee and president of the nonprofit Strong Schools Coalition — said that is not the case. “Parent leaders have asked to meet with the board and discuss putting a bond on the ballot and, after being ignored, waited patiently for the board to make a decision regarding this measure,” Mutton said. “Because the board has never made a public decision on whether or not they would

place a bond on the ballot, we were not certain of their intentions until this week.” Data from the district’s Long Range Planning Committee showed capital needs are growing at the rate of $25 million to $35 million annually. According to Larsen, the planning committee figures are inflated because they include long-term growth projects such as new buildings and schools. “For many decades, the way to look at it was to pick an arbitrary number — say five years — and say ‘we’re going to look at what potential expenditures are coming up in the next five years. But it really wasn’t as fiscally rigorous as you would think because it didn’t prioritize all the needs,” Larsen said. Bond continues on Page 12

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FACES AMONG US Parker resident Kristin Miller with her kids: Dylan, 11, Jackson, 7, and Emersyn, 3. Courtesy

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KRISTIN MILLER About me I grew up in Michigan and recall spending much of my childhood outdoors. Our family enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, snowmobiling and just exploring around the state in all seasons. I left the Great Lakes in 1993 to finish my undergraduate degree at Arizona State University and spent 14 years living in the Phoenix area. I met my husband, Shawn, while living there, and after we started our family, I felt a strong desire to live somewhere more aligned with my Midwestern upbringing. Colorado is where we landed and it was the best decision ever! A typical weekday Although I am not an early riser by any means, if I manage to get up before everyone else (which is around 5 a.m.), I try to start my day with some yoga or meditation — it seems to set the tone for the rest of my day. Once we’ve gotten our two older kids off to school, I go for a run or walk with our 3-year-old daughter whenever possible. Then, depending on our childcare arrangements, my day is usually a combination of working in the home office, running errands and having fun with my daughter. For the past eight years, I’ve been mostly busy with building a publishing company that my husband and I co-own, but scaled back in my role as editor in order to spend

more time with our kids and pursue other interests. My passions One of my biggest passions is for the outdoors. I think this was something that was instilled in me very early on during my childhood. I am also the kind of person who needs physical activity for the sake of my own sanity. I find being active outdoors surrounded by nature to be extremely invigorating and rejuvenating. Even just a walk around the neighborhood is helpful, but it’s even better if I have time for some trail running or hiking. Since moving to Colorado eight years ago, I’ve become somewhat addicted to climbing Fourteeners. My dad is my official climbing buddy — we’ve made it a tradition to climb one on his birthday every year. We just climbed Mount Massive on his 69th birthday in August. He is inspiring! I also received a yoga therapy certification last fall. Writing a children’s book I’ve always tried to make it a routine to read to my kids at bedtime. When I first became a mom, I recall trying to come up with creative ways to help our son Dylan fall asleep (as I know many sleep-deprived mothers do!). I would read him bedtime stories but eventually began telling him my own fabricated stories of all the animals outside that were also going to sleep. Children have a natural curiosity about nature and animals, and some of our favorite books are beautifully illustrated picture books that feature animals. So I decided to take one of my personal passions — nature — and craft a children’s book of my own. By Chris Michlewicz. If you have a suggestion for My Name Is…, please contact him at cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

One is the number that adds up to compassion The photo wrenched the world: A Syrian boy in a red T-shirt and blue shorts, black Velcro sneakers on his feet, his face half-buried in sand as waves ebbed and flowed Ann Macari around him. Dead. Healey Drowned. Human debris washed ashore by a surging tide of desperation so great that the hope of opportunity seemed worth the risk of unimaginable loss. His name was Aylan Kurdi. He was three years old. The image of his death galvanized a global community to outrage — and, ultimately, universal compassion — over a problem that wasn’t new. The stream of migrants pouring into Europe, chasing dreams to better lives, began last year as they fled poverty, war and violence in the Middle East and North Africa. Record numbers in recent months pushed the situation to a crescendo. But even then, we — as a global citizenry — did not really hear the roar. Then came the image of Aylan’s death, which social media ensured the world rapidly saw. And suddenly, the reality of this international crisis became personal, one we could relate to wherever we lived, one that pulled compassion from wherever it was hiding. Because Aylan could have been our son, our brother, our grandson, our friend. We could have been his parent, his sister, his aunt, his neighbor. “It’s not the severity or the objective facts of a disaster that motivate us to feel compassion and help,” psychologist David DeSteno, director of Northeastern University’s Social Emotions Lab,

said at a 2012 PopTech conference. “It’s whether or not we see ourselves in the victims.” As a longtime journalist, I know that to be true. The ability to peel away layers of a complex issue to one person’s relatable experiences results in the most powerful stories — regardless of whether they’re about an issue of national importance or a simple, quiet, ordinary moment in life. They create universal understanding that connects us to humanity. They bring us together as community. They show us why we should care. And, sometimes, they sway our hearts to a different place or push us to action. I’m awed by the power of photography to convey all that without words. Even in today’s multimedia society, in which video is king and information an eternal bombardment, a photograph can still freeze time and force us to stop long enough to feel its message unequivocally. Consider Dorothea Lange’s 1936 photograph of a hungry, desperate mother and her children during the Great Depression. Or the 1972 blackand-white image of 9-year-old Kim Phuc, running terrified and naked after a South Vietnamese plane accidentally dropped napalm on its own citizens. Or the firefighter emerging from the rubble of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, cradling a dying 1-year-old baby. I remember carefully cutting out that last picture from a newspaper and tucking it away in a folder I keep of good writing that inspires me. I was a parent of two young children, and it touched me deeply, made me feel the anguish and sorrow of that mother, but also the love of humanity and the strength of compassion. Award-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof searches Healey continues on Page 9

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New law helps enforce ban on e-cig use among teens Sheriff’s ofﬁce welcomes ‘more teeth’ and higher consequences

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Although schools already ban use of any tobacco products on campuses, it is now illegal in unincorporated Douglas County for anyone under 18 to possess e-cigarettes, vapor pens or any other alternate devices of ingesting nicotine. The Douglas County Commission’s action Sept. 8 expanded its existing ordinance prohibiting minor possession of tobacco to include products developed in recent years. “We see it as a huge issue, especially since vapor pens carry more than just tobacco and juveniles are very resourceful,” said Sgt. Myra Buys of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. In the past, school resource officers have written tickets for tobacco and confiscated the product, but the emergence of vapor pens over the past couple years has made it difficult to regulate. “Since they weren’t illegal to possess or own for juveniles, we were at a standstill and we didn’t know how we were going to approach the whole issue,” Buys said. “Now, this is a way for us to enforce the fact that they are not allowed to have a vapor pen at school or on their persons until they are the age of 18.” The ordinance won’t change the way the school district deals with tobacco issues because it has always forbidden any kind of tobacco products, from cigarettes to smokeless tobacco to emerging paraphernalia for smoking. “We are noticing that some students are trying to use them in classrooms and hallways because they can be zero-percent nicotine,” said Cyndi Fern, prevention relations lead for Douglas County School District. “But in our policy, anything that you can use tobacco for is still against school rules.” According to the district’s code of conduct, district policy focuses on educational alternatives to suspension, confiscation of tobacco products and a ticket. The county ordinance, Buys said, “gives

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MARIJUANA AND VAPE PENS The act Dabbing - A technique for consuming concentrates. You place a “dab” of concentrate onto a heated surface, which in turn vaporizes the concentrate which is then inhaled. These extracts have up to 90 percent THC levels. It is the newest growing trend for cannabis connoisseurs and Colorado has the largest following to date.

Types of concentrates Hash oil - What is usually used in vape pens. BHO, or butane honey oil, is common in Colorado. Oil is sticky like honey. Wax - Created by whipping hash oil during the purging process. It is sometimes referred to as earwax, due to its similar consistency. Wax is easier to handle than oil, and the percent of THC between the two are similar.

us more teeth because sometimes school consequences aren’t enough for a student, so they need to be held to a higher expectation.” In the schools Castle View High School counselor Aaron Keller said he has seen many students get in trouble with vapor pens in the past couple of years. “It’s a coincidence that a lot of things are keeping on trend with teenager culture from the logos to the designs,” he said, adding his biggest concern is students using the products for off-label use, such as marijuana. Castle View High School School Resource Officer Todd West noted the original concept of electronic devices, including vape pens, was to curb tobacco use, but the legalization of marijuana in Colorado has altered that. Some off-label uses for marijuana are dabbing, BHO wax, shatter and hash oil, all of which are marijuana concentrate and can be used in a vape pen as a delivery system, West said. When mixed with the juice from the vapor, the marijuana cannot be smelled. A Mountain Vista High School student said he knows many teens use the electronic devices as an alternative. A group of Arapahoe High School students said e-cigarettes and vape pens are more common than the traditional cigarette because they are thought to be better for you.

Shatter - A reﬁned version of BHO, which typically involves multiple steps to extract all the plant matter and solvents. These steps usually involve a pressure vacuum. Shatter is semi-transparent, usually with a yellow or amber color. It is usually a thin cake, which “shatters” when you break off a piece, hence the name. Shatter is very potent, and can contain upwards of 90 percent THC.

Those views coincide with what school and law enforcement officials are seeing. “What we noticed is that our number for tobacco is slowly declining, but we’re noticing an increase in electronic cigarette use,” Fern said. “Three years ago, when they were first starting to become popular, kids would argue that it’s just water vapor. But now, the data is coming out that they do have carcinogens/toxins. For some of our students, that is pushing them away.” At Castle View High School, West has seen fewer students this school year with electronic tobacco products. “I think it is a trend — it’s like the new toy,” he said. “Last year, it was three to five students a week doing it in class, and then they would Instagram it.” But about a month into the new school year, West said he has seen a decline. He credits this to efforts in educating students about the dangers. One programs is a health curriculum at the middle school level, which educates on tobacco, e-cigarettes and vape pens as well as marijuana. “The district is working extremely hard on educating our students on the dangers of it,” Fern said. “There’s research turned out every day about electronic cigarettes and whether they are safe or not.” Parents also need to educate themselves, Buys said. “I would just like parents to know that you don’t know what your child is smoking in vapor pens,” she said. “And really, they

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It is now illegal in unincorporated Douglas County for minors to possess cigarettes and tobacco products, including ecigarettes, vaporizers, hookahs and other emerging products to using tobacco. If a minor is given a citation, it will be a Class 2 petty offense and a $100 ﬁne, the same penalty as the old ordinance. The Douglas County School District policy already deﬁned tobacco products as “all kinds and forms of tobacco such as cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, dissolvables, electronic cigarettes, paraphernalia and other emerging products suitable for chewing or smoking and any other product that is packaged for smoking.” All are forbidden on school grounds. A person must be 18 years old to buy cigarettes anywhere in the United States. The same applies to any tobacco products or devices that can be used to ingest nicotine.

WHAT THEY ARE Electronic cigarette Battery operated inhalers that consist of a rechargeable battery, a cartridge called a cartomizer and an LED that lights up at the end when you puff on the device. Hookah An Oriental tobacco pipe with a long, ﬂexible tube that draws the smoke through water contained in a bowl. Vaporizer Any device that features a heating element and a chamber in which the vaping material — which may be dry herbs, oil, wax or e-juice — is heated up to create vapor.

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EVERY DOG HAS ITS BARKER DAY

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Hundreds of dogs made a friendly takeover of H2O’Brien Pool during Barker Days, an event that takes place the weekend after Labor Day each year. Retrievers and border collies, in particular, could be seen flying through the air Sept. 12 as they pursued a toy thrown into the pool. Others took to the field at O’Brien Park to burn off some energy under crystal clear skies. Trigger, a 5-year-old chocolate lab, pulled out all the stops, making dramatic leaps for Frisbees both in and out of the pool. “He comes every year,” said Michael Haverkate, a Larkspur resident who said Trigger has appeared in the newspaper before. “He loves it.” From a yellow lab, who managed to fetch both Frisbee and ball at the same time, to a pair of border collie sisters anxious to outrun each other for the prize, it’s easy to see why Barker Days — a take on the name Parker Days, an annual festival for humans — is a dog’s favorite day of the year.

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A trio of dogs scurry after a tennis ball at Barker Days.

Trigger, a 5-year-old chocolate lab from Larkspur, leaps after a ball at H2O’Brien Pool during Barker Days Sept. 12. Ruby, a 1-yearold Bernese mountain dog, can almost taste the treat just on the other side of a hoop.

Trigger, a 5-year-old chocolate lab, makes a ﬂying leap at a Frisbee.

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Floods of suds as Oktoberfest returns Mayor to kick off Parker festival with keg-tapping

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By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mayor Mike Waid will lead a purposeful procession through O’Brien Park for the ceremonial tapping of the keg to kick off Parker Oktoberfest. “It’s truthfully one of my favorite events to do,” he said. The good-cheer traditions that accompany the German festival never seem to get old to the throngs of people bearing steins with varying levels of contents. Now in its 10th year, Parker Oktoberfest continues to grow, and this year as many as 20,000 people are expected to revel in O’Brien Park Sept. 19-20. Organized by the Parker-based Colorado Council of Arts, Science & Culture, the festival celebrates everything that makes German culture unique. First-time visitors can expect to sample authentic Bavarian delicacies, see men dressed in lederhosen, hear the music of oom-pah bands and watch choreographed dances that have been passed down through generations. Waid enjoys tapping the inaugural keg while Miss Oktoberfest catches the spilling suds in a large glass boot. It’s followed by a celebratory toast with the assembled crowd. “That’s what these events are all about: exposing people to culture and bringing everyone together,” Waid said. This year, organizers put an emphasis on making Parker Oktoberfest more familyfriendly. Beer can be consumed but not pur-

Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 19; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20 Location: O’Brien Park, northeast corner of South Parker Road and Mainstreet Attractions: Biergarten, Weingarten, German music and dancing, kids’ pie-eating contest, stein-hoisting, entertainment stage, large tents with seating, inflatables. Things to know: Designate a sober driver, hydrate beforehand, wear your lederhosen. More info: www.parkeroktoberfest.com; parkeroktoberfest@gmail.com

Parker Oktoberfest, scheduled for Sept. 19-20 in O’Brien Park, could draw as many as 20,000 people. File photo chased in the expanded “family center” area, which will include more bouncy inflatables, carnival games, spin art and drawing centers, and prizes than ever before. “We really wanted to engage families in that part of the festival,” said Jeff Fox, president of the Colorado Council of Arts, Science & Culture. Speaking of engaging, the competition stage is hosting a variety of events that will induce laughter and create lasting, if not messy, memories. A kids’ pie-eating contest and bubblegum-blowing competition will involve children under 18. Crowds can watch or participate in adult brat-eating and stein-

hoisting contests. Because this year’s stage sponsor is G2 Roofing & Construction in Highlands Ranch, a shingle-hoisting competition has been added to the lineup. Shingles will be added to the outstretched arms of competitors until the last person is standing. Back by popular demand are the large seating tents that were added last year. Whether to avoid the blazing sun or slight drizzle, attendees found solace in the “entertainment center,” which houses the main stage, Biergarten and, for the first time, a Weingarten with wines provided by Parkerbased Purgatory Cellars Winery. “It’s just like with any festival: When you

have places for folks to sit down and enjoy the experience, you tend to have a bigger crowd,” said Fox, whose favorite part of Oktoberfest is observing the intriguing customs. Because the event has grown, Parker Oktoberfest’s footprint was expanded within O’Brien Park two years ago with positive results; overcrowding is no longer an issue. VIPs will get a sneak preview on Sept. 18 and be treated to a concert by the Denver Brass. Parker Oktoberfest is the largest annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Colorado Council of Arts, Science & Culture, which also receives some Scientific and Cultural Facilities District funding. CCASC, formerly the Parker Arts Council, helps fund science and artrelated projects undertaken by local groups.

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Vehicle trespass reports roll in Douglas sheriff’s ofﬁce has advice for county residents

By Taryn Walker twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com Since Aug. 1 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 100 reports of vehicle trespasses and 24 vehicle thefts, according to Sgt. Lori Bronner, department spokeswoman. Highlands Ranch and Parker have seen the highest increase of incidents, with the majority occurring overnight and in the early morning hours. In most of these cases, vehicle doors were left unlocked, garage doors were left open, and keys

were left inside vehicles, Bronner said. Although it’s believed multiple people are responsible, the sheriff’s office identified one suspect. Marcus Hicks, 42, was issued a warrant for identity theft, firstdegree criminal trespass, criminal possession of a financial device and violation of a restraining order. Detectives also are working on other suspect leads. “Some (crimes) are being done by local teenagers. It’s suspected the sudden rise is from groups of persons coming down into Douglas County,” Bronner said. Small easy-to-carry objects are the main items taken, including an item of concern: remotes for garage door openers.

Bronner’s main piece of advice is, “If you see or hear something, notify authorities. Don’t wait until the next day, do it immediately.” Talking with neighbors also is a good idea, as good neighbors make safe neighbors, she said. Advice from authorities: • If your garage door remote is stolen, immediately have the code for your garage door opener changed. • Notify the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office immediately of any suspicious activity at 303-660-7500 or dial 911 in an emergency. • Always close your windows and lock your doors. • Do not keep your vehicle’s keys in the

vehicle or garage. • Take the remote control for your garage door opener inside with you. • Always remove or conceal all valuables in vehicles. The best practice is to remove all valuables. • Use an audible alarm or a disabling device. • Park in well-lit areas where your vehicle can be seen. Park the vehicle closest to exterior lights and keep them on all night. • If parking in a garage, close your garage door and lock your car doors. If you have any information on these recent crimes, contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office tip Line at 303660-7579.

Submit a letter of nomination to Rotary Club of Parker, 16027 E. Summit Fox Ave., Parker, CO 80134. Submit an email nomination to jimboydrockies@q.com. Nominations must be received no later than Oct. 16 to be assured of consideration.

will Industries of Denver provide career development services and college prep programs to more than 17,000 students in Denver and northern Colorado this school year. Students involved in the program participate in resume workshops and career panels, and get oneon-one job and life-skills coaching. Golfers showed their support by participating in fundraising games on the course including purchasing mulligans and string, and opting for a professional long-driver to hit a tee-shot.

is now taking applications for the 2016 Community Safety Volunteers Academy. The six-week academy meets from 6-10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on four Saturdays at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Castle Rock or the Highlands Ranch Substation in Highlands Ranch. The application deadline is Dec. 30. Email csv@dcsheriff.net for more information. Upon graduation, each volunteer must complete a 30-hour CSV field training program and volunteer at least 16 hours a month.

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Rotary seeks veterans for ceremony The Rotary Club of Parker is seeking nominations of local veterans who served in World War II, Korea or Vietnam. “We want to help keep alive the spirit of gratitude Americans feel for those who put on the uniform of our country and served the nation at war,” said club president Michele Duncan. At the club’s regular meeting Nov. 5, - veterans will be honored for their service to their country in a special ceremony of patriotic music and remembrances. Families of the veterans will be invited to attend the ceremony as special guests. To submit a nomination, send a letter or email stating the veteran’s name, branch of service, whether the veteran served in World War II, Korea or Vietnam, and a short statement of why the veteran is being nominated for recognition. Include contact information for the veteran and, if possible, a local family member.

Goodwill golf tourney breaks record Goodwill Industries of Denver broke its own fundraising record at its 13th annual Driving for Diplomas golf tournament on Aug. 31 at the Colorado Golf Club in Parker. The tournament brought in more than $202,000 to support disadvantaged youth in Goodwill programs. This year was the first time Goodwill Industries of Denver broke the $200,000 mark at the tournament. The fundraising success was due in part to generous sponsorships from platinum sponsors, which include Bank of the West, Liberty Mutual and Republic Services. All of the funds raised will help Good-

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Plan the what, why and how of success Thanks again for all of the great feedback regarding this column. I sincerely appreciate the emails and am thankful for the opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas with you all as we discuss, debate, and even challenge some of the concepts found in my articles. One common message that has come through over the years is that many of you enjoy the positive thought, message or idea that I share; however, it would be really great if I could Michael Norton go beyond the concept or phiWINNING losophy and get WORDS into the “How” of actually doing something. The “How” is incredibly important, for sure. I mean, the very best strategies and plans still need to be executed, right? But we cannot jump right to the “How” without first knowing the “What” and “Why” behind our strategy or plan. Moving right to “How” is like taking a fire, ready, aim approach instead of a ready, aim, fire approach. So let me share a 10-step tactical step-by-step plan that can be used to help you succeed in almost any endeavor you are pursuing. 1. Identify “What” it is you would like to do or you are trying to accomplish. 2. Define “What” success will look when you meet your goal. 3. Eliminate “What” obstacles may stand in your way. 4. Plan for “What” happens next after achieving your goal. 5. Understand “Why” you are pursuing this goal. 6. List all the reasons “Why” this is something worthy of your effort. 7. Challenge all of the reasons on your “Why” list. 8. If your “Why” list doesn’t support your “What” goal, rethink the “What.” 9. Create your action items and to-do list on “How” you will approach this goal or project. 10. Set proper expectations for “How” you will measure your success and “How” often you will measure your success. Zig Ziglar used to say: “People who never take step one, can never possibly expect to take step two.” And it is so true, isn’t it? I mean if we do not know “What” it is that we want, and “Why” we really want it, how can we possibly come up with the “How” part in a meaningful enough way that will provide us with the level of belief and commitment that we need in order to see our goal all the way to the end? Here are a couple more “How” items for you to consider. First, once you have gone through the 10-step tactical plan outlined above, make sure you share it with others who can provide good feedback and insights as well as challenge your thinking. Share it with positive people and avoid anyone who will try and rain only negativity on your plans. Second, whether it is a goal, dream or project of any kind, build yourself a visual reminder where you can Norton continues on Page 9

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Those little problems are, well, pretty little “Small coffee, black.” “Cream and sugar?” “Black.” “We have some great flavors. Hazelnut is very popular.” “Black, Janelle” “I like white chocolate mocha.” As you can see, the day started unevenly. Whenever I leave the house, it’s all up for grabs. If you work at home too, and if you prefer to stay at home when you are not working, you know what I mean. Being out there among the English can be a headache. Later, I went to a drive-through and ordered a hamburger without pickles. They gave me a cheeseburger with pickles. Close. Then I drove over to pick up a vertical poster. It was horizontal. “Did you say vertical?” “Do you know Janelle?” “What?” Inevitably, things go awry. You know: “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men.” (Robert Burns accidentally plowed a mouse’s winter nest.) Some days there are a few, and some days that’s all you get. A lot of them are smoothed over with irksome expressions. “No worries,” or its brethren, “No problem,” which is often expressed when there is a problem. Daily difficulties have been the foundation of lots and lots of films, all the way back to the silent era, when Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were constantly in the midst of disorder and mayhem. I don’t think anyone remembers Keaton. But he was good. Especially in “The General.” Alcoholism had an effect on his career. Chaplin was a masterpiece. Laurel and Hardy had a comically hard time delivering a piano in “The Music Box.” You come home from work, and the missus asks you, “How was your day?” It’s an invitation to the dance. You either had a good day, or it was one disaster after another. And sometimes there are minor disasters even on the good days. Flat tire, fender-bender, parking ticket, traffic jam, lost a sale, arrested for refusing to grant a same-sex marriage license.

When I was a schoolteacher, every single day was an accident or an incident waiting to happen. Students were unpredictable. One day they might be focused and disciplined, and the next Craig Marshall Smith they might be teethbaring banshees QUIET with a drawing pad. DESPERATION Now and then faculty lost it too. Faculty meetings were often fraught with egos. Then I would get in rush hour. I am isolated from everyday conflicts now, because I rarely go anywhere. You know what a stick in the mud is? It wouldn’t work for anyone else. Oh, I know there are people who eat pigeons and live under viaducts who don’t have many executive problems, but they have problems of a different kind. Getting a cheeseburger with pickles isn’t a big deal. I am not allergic to cheese or to pickles. Momentary exasperations fade. Mine are almost immediately replaced by more meaningful ones. I’ll read about someone who has had to learn how to talk again, or to walk again. I read an article about a Haitian who lost his wife, one of his daughters, and his dog in the 2010 earthquake. He and his other daughter were living in a tent. We became pen pals. I sent money to him and gifts to his daughter. His story was picked up, and strangers rallied. Brought the two of them to America, and bought them a car. His daughter’s arm was amputated at the elbow. She asked her father if she could still become a doctor. I read that on a Sunday morning. Sitting in an air-conditioned, three-bedroom house, with indoor plumbing and a flat-screen television. “Cream and sugar?” “Sure.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Slower speeds, not wall, is answer I have been a resident of the Acres Green neighborhood for 40-plus years and remember when C-470 was built and opened to traffic. At that time there was hardly any noticeable noise coming from this highway. The noise however increased dramatically when the speed limit

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was raised to 65 mph. I’m not an engineer, but I suspect it has something to do with airflow passing over the moving cars. Yes, traffic volume has also increased, but building a wall — as some residents are suggesting — is not going to solve the problem. It will, however, cost taxpayers

money to build an unsightly wall. How about reducing the speed back to 55 mph, which will reduce the noise and perhaps, even more importantly, reduce the number of accidents on this heavily traveled road? Chris Jimroglou Acres Green

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Gala to beneﬁt Douglas County K-9 unit Sept. 24 event in Castle Pines will introduce two new dogs

DID YOU KNOW? With the exception of deputy salaries and vehicles, the

By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Douglas County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce K-9 Unit is funded almost solely through donations.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit has grown to six K-9 and deputy teams, thanks to community donations and support. At 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in Castle Pines’ Cielo Events Center, the nonprofit Friends of Douglas County K-9 will host the fifth annual Howling Good Time fundraiser to benefit the K-9 unit. “We rely on this annual fundraising event to expand the K-9 program, which ultimately helps to keep our community safe,” said Friends of Douglas County K-9 board member Kim Vanderholm, a veterinarian who practices in Franktown. This year’s gala will welcome special guest and TV star Ken Licklider, a trainer of working and military dogs at Vohne Liche Kennels in Indiana and the star of the television show “Alpha Dogs” on Nat Geo WILD. Two new K-9 officers, Atlas and Scooter, will also be welcomed at the event. Atlas, a Belgian malinois partnered with Deputy Tyler Morris, was purchased from Vohne Liche Kennels with funds from Friends of Douglas County K-9 and is a dual-purpose dog trained in patrol work and narcotics detection. Scooter is a Belgian malinois also acquired from Vohne Liche Kennels with funds from Friends of Douglas County K-9 this year, after he graduated with Deputy Brad Proulx from the Dual Purpose Narcotics and Patrol Handler Course.

A new K-9 dog can cost $12,000, without training or safety equipment. A Kevlar vest for a K-9 costs approximately $2,200. In addition, retired K-9 unit dogs must receive proper care and rehabilitation to adjust to life outside of the unit. In total, a K-9 dog may cost upward of $40,000 over its lifetime. That’s why the foundation was started in 2011. “In 2011, we had four dogs. They had to retire two of them and the county said there was no money to replace the other dogs,” said Friends of Douglas County K-9 chairman David Swieckowski, also a veterinarian practicing in Franktown. The foundation not only pays for K-9 training, it also pays for medical attention and food for life. Since the dogs live full-time with their handlers, even in retirement, the foundation aims to ensure that they are taken care of. “Our goal is to have the county have some of the besttrained dogs in the country that are reliable,” Swieckowski said. “Dogs are social. They can go into schools, but can also apprehend a bad guy that’s threatening an officer. Those are special animals. We’re just trying to do everything we can to treat them like the good athlete they are.” For more information, visit k9friends.org.

K-9 Atlas is a Belgian malinois born on Sept. 2, 2011, in Holland. Courtesy photo

John Adams High School finds location

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com

New charter John Adams High School has found a location for its campus. According to board President Matthew Krol, the school has signed a letter of intent on a property near South Chambers Road and E-470.

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relentlessly for the one voice through which to bring an issue to life in words. The documentary “Reporter,” which follows his 2009 quest for that single person to illustrate the consequence of ongoing warfare in Democratic Republic of Congo, shows his almost formulaic approach to create compassion and action from what he writes. But he bases it on studies of the psychology of compassion, one of which demonstrates that people respond more to the photograph of one starving child as compared to a photograph with two or more children. “Perhaps the most important image to represent a human life is that of a single face,” Paul Slovic, a psychology professor at University of Oregon, wrote in a 2007 academic journal following research into psychic numbing — or the collapse of compassion — related to the Darfur genocide. He found “most people are caring and will exert great effort” for someone in need. These same people, however, “often become numbly indifferent to the plight of ‘the one’ who is one of many in a much greater problem.”

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be inspired every day and where you can track milestones of success. Some people call this a vision board, which can be placed anywhere that it will be seen on a regular basis. Some folks prefer keeping smaller vision boards in a notebook or maybe even keep photos and imagery on their phone, laptop or tablet. The point is, keep your list of “What,” “Why” and “How” in a very accessible and visible place for that daily dose of inspira-

“We said all along that we want to be as close to that I-25, 470 corridor as we can,” Krol said. “We currently have more than 2,300 intent-to-enrolls for John Adams and they come from all over, so that’s why we wanted to get as close to that corridor as we can get.” John Adams plans to have about 500 students when its doors open between fresh-

“When it comes to eliciting compassion,” he said, “the identified individual victim, with a face and a name, has no peer.” At least 188,000 migrants had been rescued and more than 2,000 migrants had already died this year, according to the International Organization for Migration, when a little boy washed up on a Turkish beach Sept. 2 and became the face and name of this overwhelming humanitarian crisis. A belated call for unity and compassion rippled across the world. The European Union president recently urged member nations to put aside differences and welcome these refugees in a way that respects humanity and human dignity, The New York Times reported. The U.S. has increased the number of Syrian refugees it will accept, but also is hearing calls from aid agencies to open its arms wider. There are no easy answers. But Mother Teresa, whose compassion knew no limits, said: “If I look at the mass, I will never act. If I look at one, I will.” We have looked at Aylan. What will we do? Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4110.

tion as you get after your next goal and dream. How about you, do you take the time for step one before launching into step two? Or do you follow a tactical plan that allows you to realize your dreams? Either way I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we respect the “What” and “Why” of our dreams, taking action on the “How” really will make this a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/ founder of www.candogo.com.

man and sophomore classes — about 375 ninth-graders and 125 10th-graders. Eventually, the charter hopes to be home to more than 1,500 students. Previously, the school had looked at acquiring the former Highlands Ranch campus of Denver Christian Schools, near C-470 and University Boulevard. The Douglas County School Board ap-

proved John Adams High School’s charter application during its June 2 meeting. About 9,000 children attend the district’s 12 charter schools, only two of which offer secondary education. They are STEM and SkyView Academy, both in Highlands Ranch. But Krol said those schools can’t accommodate all the students graduating from the various charter schools in the county.

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Brooklynite knows customer service with a personal touch is partly what distinguishes Coffee Cabin from other shops. “I know probably 150-175 customers that come in every day by name and their drinks,” he said, “so when they come in, their drinks are waiting for them.” For more than five years, Dave Gates was one of those customers — until recently. Gates, who has a background in restaurant management, was so convinced of Coffee Cabin’s business potential that he became a partner. “That’s how I knew who Wes is — I’d drive up and he’d have my drink ready,” said Gates, a Parker resident of 10 years. “He’d make fun of me, crack a joke, see how my day went yesterday and got to know my family. And we just became great friends.” Coffee Cabin, which serves breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls, muffins, orange juice and smoothies, now has four employees and is adding two more. There are also plans to expand into Castle Rock or Highlands Ranch in the next year or two, once the second cabin establishes a foothold. That shouldn’t take long, as the two mysterious, sign-less shipping containers created a buzz in the weeks leading up to Coffee Cabin’s opening. Over the past few years, the corner

has occasionally been occupied by purveyors of horse hay or a van that sells buffalo meat, but Coffee Cabin agreed to a 10-year lease and has the space locked down. That the latest cabin is within view of the Starbucks at South Parker Road and Lincoln Avenue doesn’t seem to bother Crespi. With a loyal following already in town, he looks forward to competing with the big dog. “I believe business breeds business,” he said. “And you know what? God bless them, they created a $5 cup of coffee that I’d love to share the business in. I want to give people choices.” Coffee Cabin has been in danger of losing its original location because of impending development on the northeast corner of South Parker Road and Stroh Road. If it is kicked off the corner, it will try to find a new spot. Issues with approvals delayed the opening of the new location; however, friends stepped up to get it business-ready. Crespi used local contractors to outfit the shipping containers with everything needed, including electrical wiring. The learning process will help during Coffee Cabin’s future expansion. “The arduous journey to get here — it was worth it,” Crespi said. “We stressed a little, but for the most part, we laughed a lot.”

The new Coffee Cabin location will be open 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, go to www.coffee-cabin.com or call 720-276-1375.

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September 18, 2015

Law enforcement responds to threats

Police say majority of public remains supportive Taryn Walker twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com Following a recent threat against Aurora and Denver police from an anonymous caller, law enforcement agencies in the south metro area were asked how they handle such situations. The caller threatened to shoot police who were alone. A few hours after the Sept. 6 threat, someone shot in the direction of Aurora police officers after they were called to a scene. According to Crystal McCoy, public information officer with Aurora police, investigation so far shows nothing connects the two incidents. However, McCoy said the incidents are still being investigated. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office does not have different “alert” operating conditions, so deputies are not placed on “high alert,” said bureau chief Glenn Thompson, who’s responsible for the

Public Safety Bureau, handles patrol, investigations and the sheriff’s impact team. However, deputies are encouraged to always be aware of their surroundings and all aspects of the situations and people they interact with on a daily basis. “Situations such as the recent call to Aurora PD serve as reminders to all of us that we should always remain alert for our own safety and that of the members of our community,” Thompson said. The sheriff’s office evaluates each situation, and depending on circumstances, additional direction and recommendations are provided to staff. Cultivating good relationships with communities is crucial, Thompson added. “We understand that this one call does not reflect the attitudes of the majority of the people in the community. We continue to partner with members of the community on a daily basis to provide quality public safety services.” Littleton Police Department Commander Trent Cooper with the Littleton Police Department said his staff hasn’t done anything in particular or gone into “high alert,” but that he’s con-

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fident LPD officers are aware of current threat trends. “We investigate them to the best of our ability,” Cooper said. “But as is commonly known, in today’s world of electronics, it is not hard to hide your identity or location. We take all threats seriously and disseminate the information to our officers so they are aware.” Cooper said he and his staff pride themselves on having state-of-the-art training on safety tactics and skills. Nationally, killings of police officers have declined to a level last seen in the 1960s, and Cooper thinks there will be even fewer this year. “Statistically speaking, it has never been safer to be a cop,” said Cooper, who has been a police officer for 27 years. “It just doesn’t seem like it based on the recent press.” As in any career, police departments also have people who shouldn’t be officers, Cooper said. But “the 99.9 percent of cops that are good, hard-working, honest people don’t like the bad cops any more than the public. We want to get rid of them, too ... The idea that someone, or a group of people, will target all police officers, based on the actions of a few bad apples, is appalling and frightening.”

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Voucher appeal is no sure thing U.S. Supreme Court may or may not hear district’s case By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Douglas County School District will appeal its case involving school vouchers to the U.S. Supreme Court. Whether or not the court will hear the case is another matter entirely. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against the district’s Choice Scholarship Program on June 29, agreeing with a lower court that the program constituted aid to religious institutions — a violation of the Colorado Constitution. The ruling reversed a February 2013 decision by a state appeals court, but reinforced a 2011 ruling by a Denver judge. The district points to the Blaine Amendments included in the constitutions of 37 states — including Colorado — as a federallevel issue. The amendments prohibit public funding of religious schools and organizations. The district’s legal team includes Paul Clement, who served as the 43rd Solicitor General of the United States from June 2005 until June 2008. He has argued more than 75 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Douglas County School Board President Kevin Larsen referred to Clement as a “superstar in the U.S. Supreme Court bar, having argued some of the most important and consequential cases before the high court in our time.”

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“It basically went on an industry schedule of when things could fail or how old something is. That’s where (that number) keeps coming up, because you’re adding things that are scheduled instead of looking at every building, every school, every item and actually

“Douglas County’s innovative voucher program is plainly constitutional under the decisions of the United States Supreme Court,” Clement said in a news release by the district. “Nonetheless, the Colorado Supreme Court has read the State’s Blaine Amendment — a provision that at least seven justices have recognized was the product of religious bigotry — to require Douglas County to discriminate against religious schools.” But according to University of Denver law professor Tom Romero, the Colorado Supreme Court made the correct ruling. “The law seems to be pretty settled in this regard,” Romero said. Romero said two previous U.S. Supreme Court cases have looked at the issue of school vouchers. In 2002, Zelman v. Simmons-Harris found that Ohio’s school voucher program did not violate the U.S. Constitution’s establishment clause. In 2004, Locke v. Davey found that a Washington state constitutional provision that prevents public funds from going to religious institutions also did not violate the First Amendment’s free exercise clause. The parent-led Taxpayers for Public Education initially filed suit in 2011 against the Douglas County School District and the Colorado Department of Education after the district implemented its pilot program designed for 500 students. It allowed students’ parents to use state-provided per-pupil revenue toward tuition at private, mostly religiously affiliated schools. A Denver judge halted the program in 2011.

assessing the conditions and prioritizing.” The planning committee identified $38.8 million in new construction needs. “Although the district may be addressing immediate needs, their budget doesn’t devote enough resources to cover the projected annual growth in capital needs,” Mutton said. “Without a long-term plan, the board is allowing the capital needs of publicly funded assets to balloon,

DOUGLAS COUNTY VOUCHER CASE TIMELINE March 2011: Douglas County School District implements Choice Scholarship Program. August 2011: Denver District Court stops pilot program, calling it unconstitutional. February 2013: Colorado Court of Appeals upholds pilot program. April 2013: ACLU and plaintiffs petition Colorado Supreme Court to review appeals court’s decision. December 2014: Colorado Supreme Court hears case on vouchers. June 2015: Colorado Supreme Court rules voucher program is unconstitutional. September 2015: Douglas County School District announces it will appeal case to the United States Supreme Court.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled in June that no public money can be used to help or support any “sectarian” institution. At trial, the Douglas County School District argued that the intent of the word “sectarian” when the Blaine Amendment was approved meant “Catholic,” and that the amendment was equally directed at excluding immigrants and Jews from public education benefits. Romero said that although there may have been some discrimination toward Catholics when the law was written in the

resulting in a much larger problem in future years. Frankly, that is fiscally irresponsible.” Larsen also said he believes the community does not want the bond measure, pointing to failures of similar initiatives at the ballot box in 2008 and 2011. In 2014, the board voted not to put the measure on the ballot, saying Douglas County residents — already overburdened and paying a disproportionate share of taxes — were unlikely to approve

late 1800s, no historical evidence exists of the language being used as anti-Catholic bias in practice. The nation’s top court receives approximately 10,000 petitions for a writ of certiorari each year. The court grants and hears oral argument in about 75 to 80 cases. Romero said he doesn’t think the court will hear the district’s case. “I’d be surprised,” Romero said. “It doesn’t feel like a winning argument unless they’ve unearthed some more historical records that we haven’t seen before.”

a local funding question. “When we did outreach and got feedback from the community, the overwhelming response was that they would be supportive of bonds for growth, and when we are in a phase of growth we will be looking at that among other solutions,” Larsen said. “But they want maintenance to be done within the realm of the budget. We’ve been doing that for several years and we will continue to do that this year.”

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Opponents say the planning committee’s April 2015 report showed just the opposite and that bond measures had failed in the past in part due to an already difficult economic climate. “As for the 2008 and 2011 efforts, both of those efforts occurred during recession years,” Mutton said. “And in 2011, there was little if any effort by the board to work collaboratively with parents on passing a bond.”

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Xcel Energy hosting public open houses in Aurora and Parker for proposed transmission line project Xcel Energy is hosting three public meetings on September 29, 30 and October 1 on the proposed PawneeDaniels Park 345 kilovolt transmission line project to gain input on preliminary alternative routes (as well as the existing transmission corridor) and answer questions from landowners and interested stakeholders. The meetings will include detailed maps that display the alternative routes, as well as experts who can discuss project need, the local siting process, construction, engineering, environmental and other transmission-related issues. Please stop by anytime to provide your comments on the project. No formal presentation is scheduled. If you are unable to attend, you can find more information and submit comments on www.sb100transmission.com or by calling 303-318-6307.

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Victims’ rights pioneer retires after 40 years Feldman helped start programs in Littleton, Arapahoe County

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nancy Feldman spent nearly 40 years helping people through the most terrible times in their lives. “One of the nice things about starting in 1975, before there was victim assistance, is having the opportunity to see it develop into a field,” she said on the afternoon of Sept. 10, 10 days into her retirement from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice. Feldman, who has lived in Littleton since 1977, helped pave the way in the south-metro area for ensuring victims of crime were heard. She began her career in 1975, working in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office as one of the first counselors hired in what was then the new juvenile diversion program. That experience led to a position with the Littleton Police Department as a youth counselor. Being a sworn officer was a requirement of the job, and she became one of just four women in her class at the police academy. “I feel like it’s kind of false advertising to say I was a police officer,” she said. “It was so I could do child-abuse cases, for when I had to take the child out of the house.” At the time, Littleton police had just one female officer. “So for sexual assault calls, if they requested a woman and she wasn’t available, there I was,” said Feldman. “That’s when I started getting interested in the victimassistance field.” With the department’s blessing, she rounded up some volunteers and started LPD’s first rape-response program. One of those volunteers, Linda Suttle, today heads up Littleton’s victim-advocate program, which evolved from Feldman’s team. “Nancy is the best,” said Suttle. “She has been instrumental in every piece of legislation for crime victims, including the victim-compensation law and the victimrights amendment. When Littleton City Council passed the municipal victim-compensation ordinance, Nancy was the first one I called to be on the board that reviews claims from victims of property crimes. She has been an inspiration and a force for victims, and I’m very lucky to consider her my friend.” Not long after that, Arapahoe County Sheriff Ed Nelson decided his office needed a program for victims, too, and that Feldman was just the person to have on board. She cofounded that program as well, and both continue strong to this day. “It was really a new concept at the time,” she said. “Arapahoe County was one of the first ones that handled all types of cases, not just sexual assaults. … Officers

weren’t used to working with civilians. When we introduced the victims program, it was just a whole different change of culture. It’s definitely the most challenging job I’ve had, but that made it also the most rewarding.” Feldman later went back to the DA’s office to continue on her path of advocacy. While there, she worked with Gallagher and Patty Moschner to build Sungate Child Advocacy Center, now known as SungateKids. It was designed as a safe place for child victims to tell their stories to trained interviewers and to cut down on how many times they had to relive them. “Bob Gallagher was just a really innovative person,” she said. “With kid sex abuse, they just had to go through so many interviews. It was endless. He just said, `We need to do this.’ ” She finally landed as manager of the office for victim programs in the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, where she was instrumental in finding federal money for assistance of victims in large tragedies like the Aurora theater and Platte Canyon High School shootings. Although those cases garnered worldwide attention, sometimes the quieter ones were the most haunting. Feldman remembers two in particular, both in Littleton. In the first, a man killed his wife, leaving her body in a Dumpster. “They had two boys, 19 and 15,” she said. “Their mother was dead and their father was arrested. They were totally parentless. The older one was going to try to take care of the younger one, but he was only 19.” The other was the 1985 murder of Denise Davenport, a student at the University of Northern Colorado who went missing in February of that year. Her remains were found in the South Platte River that April. Davenport grew up in Littleton and her mother, Carrie, still lived there, so LPD handled the victim assistance. “I stayed in contact with Carrie for years,” said Feldman. “That was always hard, especially since it was never solved. She never really got over it before she died. I was the person she could talk to about it for years and years, when everybody else had gone on.” With those memories and happier ones, Feldman now looks forward to making more happy ones with her family and, especially, her first granddaughter, 7-month-old Audrey Grace. She might even save a little time for her husband, Ethan, Littleton’s municipal judge. “In my not unbiased opinion, Nancy has been a pioneer in victim advocacy in Littleton and Arapahoe County and Colorado,” said Judge Feldman. “She has been a most valuable citizen and public servant for our city, county and state. She has had a career that actually matters, that has touched many lives. … It’s interesting how victims’ rights have evolved. Back then, there was no such thing as a domestic-violence case. It was all hidden. The new emphasis on victims has really shined some light on what happens in society.”

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Uncorked Kitchen to host cooking parties Business to provide lessons, tasting menus in fun setting

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@colorado communitymedia.com The crowd gathers as it’s almost time to use the blowtorch. Chef Eric Robbins walks those who have gathered at his booth for the Taste of Lone Tree through how to make crème brulee. Robbins stirs, mixes, pours and bakes until the mini ramekins have been cooked and cooled. “If you guys want to torch your own crème brulee, we’ve got some people over here who can help,” Robbins says, pointing to a row of mini torches. The crowd is in good hands. Teaching lay people how to cook is the name of the game for the former fine dining chef. Eric and his wife, Katie, will open Uncorked Kitchen at the beginning of October, in a business that will bring people together to learn and cook in a fun environment. “We love to call it a cooking party because it’s really more about the entertainment and less about a school type of setting,” Katie said. “You come in, take away some fun skills and fun knowledge, and let’s have some fun with food — maybe some great ingredients you haven’t tried before — and let’s have fun with friends.” Uncorked Kitchen will be located at 8171 S. Chester St., Centennial, near Ethan Allen. “We’re going to do all different kinds of menus,” Katie said. “We’ll have adult events, date nights, kids’ classes, birthdays, camps and corporate teambuilding events.” The couple calls the business Denver’s first interactive dining experience. Eric attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and received his

Nancy Feldman spent nearly 40 years ﬁghting for victims’ rights in the south metro area. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Chef Eric Robbins uses a torch to make creme brulee during the Taste of Lone Tree. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando degree in economics with a minor in business. He worked in trade logistics for a clothing manufacture in Denver before moving to Boston to pursue his love of cooking and attend culinary school. Since then, he has worked in restaurants, opened one of his own, worked in catering and handled purchasing for Boston’s Museum of Science. Following their time in Boston, Eric and Katie came home to Colorado to open Uncorked Kitchen. The maximum capacity for each Uncorked Kitchen event is 20, and a schedule of classes and menus can be found online at uncorkedkitchen.com. Wine, beer and cocktails will be available for purchase from the wine

bar. For some events, wine or beer may be included in your event payment. On Oct. 10, students can learn how to make their own doughnuts and fritters, and on Oct. 23 Uncorked Kitchen will host a guy’s night out grilling event. The cost of each class is $99. On Oct. 24 there will be a date night event called Venice for Lovers. The cost is $210 per couple. Five-week teen and kids’ courses are available as well. The cost of the children’s packages ranges from $265 to $285 for the course, depending on age group. “If you want to do a private function, we’ll customize the menu for you to really make it what you want for your party,” Katie said.

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A little bit of history Hess Ranch makes up the southern half of what was once Anthology, a massive proposed development split in half by the Town of Parker as “part of a settlement offer to end years of litigation” following a shakeup in ownership of the land, said Patrick Mulready, senior planner for the town. The bifurcation of the property and deletion of a golf course was a “means of making this equal between both parties,” he said. The northern tier of the property is known as Anthology North, a planned development that proposes 2,596 residential dwellings on 1,536 acres. The plan for that subdivision was amended Sept. 10 so the development designs were in agreement with one another. The amendment recommended for approval by the planning commission establishes Hess Ranch as a stand-alone development that loosely follows the original plan for the southern half of Anthology. The land changed hands in 2003 and became known as SunMarke before being sold again in 2007 to Pivotal Investments, which called the project Anthology. Changes to the original plan The removal of a golf course that was intended to wind through Anthology contributes to a reduction of 234 acres of open space in Hess Ranch and increases the total yield of residences by 783 units. However, roughly 25 percent of the Hess Ranch site will be designated as open space, satisfying the Town of Parker’s minimum requirement of 20 percent open space. Because of the lawsuit settlement, the future alignment of Stroh Road was slightly altered, putting all four corners of a commercial center in Hess Ranch. Mixed-use areas allow for a combination of retail, office or service commercial, and multi-family residential uses. The Hess Ranch PD proposes to increase the overall acreage of mixed-use land by 84 acres, for a total of 113 acres. Open space areas in Hess Ranch will align with those in Anthology North. What residents are saying

Residents of Pradera, an upscale neighborhood south of Parker, say that public opinion is being ignored. They recently fought against a proposed development on their northern border and are now considering an appeal after the decision did not go in the neighborhood’s favor. Jim Fahrny, who moved from the Horse Creek neighborhood to Pradera in 2011, said traffic will become a major issue at the corner of Hess and Chambers roads. He once traveled north to Lincoln Avenue to get to Interstate 25, then switched to Ridgegate Parkway before it became bogged down during peak travel times. He now backtracks south on Crowfoot Valley Road and through Castle Rock to get to the highway to avoid traffic problems on the west end of Parker. “(Developers) are supposed to build roads concurrently to handle development,” Fahrny said. “They’re not doing that anywhere.” Another Pradera resident, Jim Weber, pointed out that rapid growth and traffic congestion were the top complaints cited in a recent survey of Parker residents, but he said elected officials are approving proposed developments anyway. Mayor Mike Waid recently said if a property owner submits development applications that abide by Parker’s guidelines for such projects, officials cannot deny the requests. What the developer is saying Gary Hunter, manager of Stroh Ranch Development, did not respond to an email request for an interview. But the company sent its current government affairs manager and former Parker Town Council member Tracy Hutchins to present the Hess Ranch proposal to the planning commission Sept. 10. The project has been in the planning stages for years and delayed by a multitude of issues, but is now on track for permits and future subdivision applications. “It’s been a long time for this to come to fruition,” said Hutchins, who also served on the Parker Water and Sanitation District board of directors before stepping down last year. It’s unclear when construction would start if the Hess Ranch amendment is approved by town council Sept. 21.

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Congregation members use hymnals and large-print handouts as they sing a hymn during the morning worship service at Littleton Presbyterian Church. While many churches now use praise bands and contemporary hymns with words displayed on a screen at the front of the church, Littleton Presbyterian continues to have a piano, organ and choir join the congregation in singing traditional hymns from the hymnals. Photo by Tom Munds

Worship services may include modern songs, instruments

By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com

usic has been a part of Christian church worship since the foundations of the church in the first century, and worship music has constantly undergone change. There is no recorded timeline of the evolution in worship music from the first century church, but history tells us that as the Catholic Church grew, the congregation didn’t do the singing, as the music was provided by choirs of priests and nuns. A transition took place in the 1500s when Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation, with worship services that included congregational singing of Psalms and songs.

Changes continued down through the centuries, with significant ones in the past few years. Larry Lindquist, chairman of Denver Seminary’s leadership master’s degree department, said many changes in music happened slowly, but the most recent started to come about quickly in the 1990s. “Most churches in the 1900s used a piano or organ and sang the traditional hymns of the church from songbooks called hymnals. Some songs had been written 100 or more years before, but new worship music was always being written and added to the services,” Lindquist said. “I guess about the mid-’90s, many churches began to shift from traditional hymns and accompaniment using hymnals to praise bands using guitar and drums leading the congregation, singing more contemporary hymns with the words displayed on a screen.” Worship music varies While most churches conduct more contemporary worship services, churches like Littleton First Presbyterian Church retain traditional accompaniment and music. “We have a pianist and an organist accompanying the choir and we sing from the hymnal,” Pastor Cody Sandahl said. “But the number one request from our youth department is to adopt a more contemporary worship style. We plan to let them conduct a contemporary worship service in November, but it is highly unlikely we will change our traditional worship program on Sunday mornings.” The worship music is different at Wellspring Church in Englewood. Jeff Gayle, worship director, said the worship music includes a full praise band providing accompaniment for the vocalists and the congregation. “For our services, we select music for our full praise band and our vocalists that reflects our love of the traditional music of the church while embracing the more contemporary hymns and musical styles,” he said. “We have software that lets us review the top 50 worship songs on the charts, and we select those that are right for us. We also include traditional hymns, although we may use different musical arrangements.” Retooling songs He said contemporary worship music artists also show their love for the traditional music of the church by doing what he called “retooling” the songs. “Retooling a traditional hymn may be adding a mod-

The congregation stands and sings a contemporary worship song to the accompaniment of the praise band at Wellspring Church in Englewood. The worship leader said the music style and selection tend to be comtemporary, but all the songs selected praise and worship the Lord. Photo courtesy of Wellspring Church ern chorus as well as working out a different musical arrangement,” Gayle said. “While it might sound different, the focus is to make changes to the music without changing the deep feeling and message in the song.” David Langley, a Centennial resident, sang in an Ohio church choir for 50 years. He said he sang the traditional hymns and, before he had throat problems, was a member of a quartet that sang many contemporary songs. “I believe all those who write Christian music are inspired to put down the words and music to praise the Lord,” he said. “I feel they want to present a message in music that praises and worships God, whether the song was written 100 years ago or last week.” Music almost like a sermon Many churches, like Denver First Church of the Nazarene in Cherry Hills Village, have a contemporary service Sunday mornings plus a more traditional evening service. The morning contemporary services display the words of the songs on screens at the front of the church. “We usually select five or six songs from the hymnal,” said Bud Curry, who leads the evening traditional service at the Nazarene church. “Our singing is accompanied by a keyboard and our song leader directs the singing.”

St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch has three Sunday services. At 8 a.m. there is a chapel service and at 9 and 10 a.m. there are sanctuary services, frequently involving an orchestra and choir. But a contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday called Wildflower also has a praise band, worship choruses and contemporary hymns. Former area resident Paul Ferrin is doing what he can to introduce younger people to the traditional music of the church. “My wife, Marjorie, and I have been in music ministry for more than 50 years,” he said. “We now do programs called Old-Fashioned Hymn Sings. A church invites us, makes all the preparations and we come in and lead the singing of the hymns of faith.” Ferrin, who now lives in Colorado Springs, said many audience members are older people, but he also has been seeing more young families come to the hymn programs, many of them bringing their children with them. “The modern hymns praise the Lord,” Ferrin said, but he added, “it is tragic that so many young people don’t know anything about the traditional hymns. We enjoy contemporary music, but I don’t want to see it used at the expense of the traditional hymns, (in which) each carries a strong message that is almost a sermon.”

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Tuesday’s gray, it’s Friday, I’m in love Everyone marks time his or her way: For football fans, it’s Sundays or Monday nights that are the defining days of their weeks. Movie-lovers long for Wednesdays and Fridays, when they can finally get their fix of the latest cinematic adventures. For as long as I can remember, Tuesday was my defining day. That’s the day new music hit the shelves — and also, later, on the Internet. Knowing I had new music to look forward to dulled the pain of Mondays. It also made the rest of the week go by faster because there were new albums to sample, to love and hate, to form and reform opinions on. By the time I had listened to everything, the weekend had arrived. But in July, that all changed. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry decided new music the world over would be released on Fridays. This was a major sea change for me — requiring a complete restructure of how I organized my week. Since 1989, Tuesday had been the agreedupon release date for music in the U.S. But every country had its own day for new releases: Monday in the UK and Canada, Wednesday in Japan and Friday in Australia and Germany. In the days before the Internet, that didn’t mean much. But once we got to the point when releases could be uploaded online in a matter of minutes and shared with anyone,

well, release dates started to matter a whole lot more. This is why: If someone in England or Canada gets a new release on Monday and uploads it online, why would anyone buy it on a later date when he could just find it for free (albeit Clarke Reader illegally) on torrent LINER sites? That first newNOTES music Friday week was brutal. I had come off an absolutely fantastic Tuesday of music on June 30 with new releases from Vince Staples, The Internet, Meek Mill and Miguel all dropping humdingers. And the next Tuesday, July 7, promised the same great experience with releases from Tame Impala and Future. Instead, everything got pushed back to July 17 to accommodate the change in release dates, and that meant a nearly twoweek dry spell of new music. Future’s new album — when I finally listened to it — opened with a track called “Thought It Was a Drought.” Man, I thought, he wasn’t kidding. The music industry made a big deal about the release-date change over the summer.

SONGS OF SUMMER

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: Craig Finn’s “Faith in the Future,” released on Partisan Records. Review: The Hold Steady’s lead singer steps out for the second time with another devastating collection of songs about America’s downand-out. Finn brings his characters to life with muscular poetry and infinite empathy. Favorite song: “Christine” Favorite lyric: “I was the first to get married/I was the last one to know/And I went down in the darkness/I came to at some show.” From “I Was Doing Fine (Then A Few People Died)”

But unless you’re an avid follower of goingson in the business, you probably didn’t notice. Independent record stores, such as Angelo’s CDs in Wheat Ridge, have been left to grapple with changing logistics and customer confusion. As for me, I’m getting used to new music on Fridays, even if it gets a little lost in the end-of-the-week shuffle: Sound-tracking my weekend to new albums has been a bright side. There is something to be said for pairing weekend adventures with the joy of discovering new albums and artists.

In my Sept. 3 column, I wrote about some of my favorite summer songs and asked readers to send in their choices. Here they are: “The Eye” by Brandi Carlile -Annie Burne, Littleton “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” by James Baskett -Judy Denison, Golden “Summer Nights” by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta -Nola Drake, Vinton, Iowa “Crushin It” by Brad Paisley -Amber Klein, Denver “Hot Fun in the Summertime” by Sly and the Family Stone -Delores Lynch, Iowa

That feeling — of being on the cusp of delightful revelation — is one reason I love music so much. And it’s comforting to know that feeling isn’t going anywhere.

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he is very glad tomorrow is Friday. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And tell him what new releases you’re listening to at creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Beloved eatery closes doors after 34 years Le Central, the “Affordable French” restaurant in the mural-bedecked building on the corner of Eighth and Lincoln, closed after 34 years in business on Sept. 13. Owner Robert Tournier, who sent out an email announcement to his patrons about the imminent closing, is throwing in the saute pan after more than 40 years in the restaurant business. Fans have been mourning the restaurant’s departure on Facebook by posting memorable moments. Check them out at www.facebook.com/LeCentral?fref=ts, and post your own. Here’s the email he sent: “Bonjour, It has been a great opportunity and pleasure to serve Denver for 34 years. I want to thank you for your patronage. To raise a loving family and run a successful restaurant in Colorado was a rare privilege. I realize how lucky I am. I took the chance to open a French restaurant, with no business plan, serving affordable food and wines on Salvation Army chairs, with friendly non-professional service, no dress code, reservation or credit card, and you loved it. I am very grateful; I could not have done it without an incredible staff and your willingness to try something different. I am glad to be part of your (mostly) good memories, and to have been the stage of so many dates and celebrations Being 65 and a grandfather with 40+ years in the restaurant business (1 restaurateur year = 3 human years) it is time to stop, the 13 of September should be the last day but keep in touch, we may decide to close earlier. Merci Robert Tournier” Denver Center discounts The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is launching two programs that make tickets more accessible. DCPAccess, an expanded reduced-price ticket program made possible in part by citizen support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, and RADvantage, a new membership group for patrons 18 to 30 years old. Patrons now can purchase reducedprice tickets online, by phone or in person. Restrictions apply. DCPAccess provides tickets as low as

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$10. Patrons can buy online, by phone or in person. No promo code is required. If a DCPAccess ticket is available for a show date, the option to purchase will show up on the website or will be offered by DCPA ticketing staff. Penny Parker For Theatre Company producMILE HIGH tions, DCPAccess LIFE tickets will be available for Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances during the first two weeks of a show’s run. Tickets will go on sale at noon two weeks before the first available performance. The first DCPAccess offer of the 2015-16 season is for the Theatre Company’s performance of “Lookingglass Alice.” There are $10 tickets available to the September 15-16 and September 22-23 performances. Release dates and participating show details will be continually updated at www.denvercenter. org/SCFD. The newly announced RADvantage membership program allows patrons aged 18-30 to purchase two specially-priced tickets to participating Broadway, Theatre Company or Cabaret shows. Ticket prices start at $20. For more information, visit www. denvercenter.org/RADvantage. Iceland comes to Coohills Icelandic chef Ylfa Helgadottir, chef de cuisine and owner of Kopar in Reykjavik, Iceland, is coming to Denver to collaborate with chef Tom Coohill, owner of Coohills restaurant at 1400 Wewatta St. Coohills will host a four-day eating extravaganza Sept. 23-26. Coohill, a three-time Taste of Iceland veteran and U.S. Chef’s Open winner, along with Helgadottir, will craft a prix fixe menu showcasing Icelandic ingredients such as Icelandic cod, free-range lamb and langoustine. Helgadottir and Coohill will be joined by

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Coohills’ co-owner and wife, Diane Coohill, bar manager Joshua Tallent, chef de cuisine Lucas Chandler and pastry chef Natalia Spampinato. The four-course menu is $75 and the fivecourse with wine pairings is $105. Reservations can be made by calling 303-623-5700. For more information, go to www.coohills. com. Baur’s jazzes up menu Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge, 1512 Curtis St., has a roster of jazz acts for the rest of the month and October, including the poetic singer James Maddock on Sept. 27. Baur’s is aligned with the Music Appreciation Society, which searches the world for interesting and talented musicians to introduce to Denver music fans. Members of the Music Appreciation Society receive priority seating at shows at Baur’s. For more information, visit www.baursmagic.com. Win at the Tavern The Tavern Hospitality Group, an official sponsor of the Denver Broncos, is rolling out its First Possession Payoff promotion. A lucky winner will receive $1,000 in cash and prizes for every point the Broncos score during their first offensive possession for all regular season home games. First Possession Payoff is an ongoing contest at the Taverns throughout the football season. A winner’s name will be drawn for

each home game. Each week’s winner will receive two tickets to the game and get to be on the sideline during the Broncos warmup and through the Broncos first offensive possession. Tavern will pay the winner $1,000 in cash and prizes for every point scored by the Broncos during that first possession. Founded in 1997, Tavern is an original Colorado bar-restaurant establishment, providing great food and drinks, a fun atmosphere and exceptional value to Denver’s finest neighborhoods. With eight locations (Uptown, Downtown, Lowry, Tech Center, Wash Park, Littleton, Mile High and Ballpark), Tavern offers neighborhood guests a crafted experience while providing a consistent, high-quality product in each location. For additional information, visit www.tavernhg.com. Overheard Eavesdropping on two older gentlemen at Deno’s Mountain Bistro in Winter Park: “Good to see you.” “At this age it’s better to be seen than viewed!” Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@ gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

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String ensemble set for Lone Tree One of the world’s top string ensembles will appear at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The Colorado-based Takacs Quartet will play the Haydn Quartet op. 74 No. 3; Shastokovich Quartet No. 3; and Dvorak Quartet op. 105. Tickets: $41/$37/$33, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Censorship in spotlight Celebrate Banned Books Week: Share your favorite banned book in an open mic reading at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Arapahoe Community College Library. More than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982, according to the American Library Association — an ongoing matter for concern in libraries and bookstores. Tapestry art explored “Creative Crossroads: The Art of Tapestry” is open on level six of the North Building at the Denver Art Museum with more than 20 tapestry-woven pieces from around the world and across centuries, including Irvin Trujillo’s Saltillo Shroud (New Mexico). The museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Den-

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Elements 5280 Gallery “Visions” is the current exhibit at Elements 5280 Gallery, 5940 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village. Featured: new works by Iris Scott, Melissa Brownell, Lora Witt, Martha Heppard and Peggy Judy. 303-8045280.

Movie jazz The Colorado Repertory Jazz Orchestra will return to Lone Tree Arts Center for a concert called “A Night at the Movies” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. Tunes from classic films such as “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Beauty and the Beast,” as well as this year’s “Whiplash” and James Bond music. Tickets: $35/$30, lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

NFL expert to speak Local sports fan and author Scott Perry will appear to talk about his new book, “NFL since 1970: The Ultimate Visual and Historical Standings Reference,” at two Arapahoe Library District facilities. He will be at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 and at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., at 1 p.m. Oct. 7. Copies of Perry’s book will be available for purchase and signing. 303-LIBRARY, arapahoelibraries.org.

seum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. It will run from Sept. 18 through Oct. 25 during museum hours. Admission is free. 303-795-3950.

Birds and bluegrass The Audubon Center at Chatfield will hold its fifth annual HOOTenanny Owl and Bluegrass Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 26. Live owls from Wild Wings Environmental, including new barn owl Cupid, vendors, food, bluegrass music by Coal Town Reunion. Tickets: DenverAudubon.org, 303973-9530.

Young actors trained Town Hall Arts Center begins its fall classes for young actors, K-12, on Sept. 21. Pick up brochure or find online: townhallartscenter. org. “The Wizard of Oz in the Wild West” for ages 8 to 11 is the first option.

Winner’s art displayed Stephen Austin was Best of Show winner in the 2014 Own an Original Exhibit at the Littleton Museum, and won the opportunity to hang a one-man show in 2015 at the mu-

Zikr Dance “Invocation” by Zikr Dance Ensemble will be performed at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20 at the door. David Taylor is artistic director of Zikr, which focuses on spiritual dance.

Rendezvous and market The annual 1830s Rendezvous and Spanish Market will be held on Sept. 19 and 20 at The Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. Free and open to the public, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For list of artists or more information, see TesoroCulturalCenter.org or call 303-839-1671.

Denver Concert Band opens season Sept. 19

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Denver Concert Band website tells of a group of friends sitting around talking in 1961 — recalling the fun of making music with a band. They found a leader and a small number began practicing in home basements. By 1968, they had 32 members and performed the first concert at Grant Junior High School in Denver. Central Presbyterian in Denver became the band’s home for the next period as the membership grew — including a number of music educators. For 16 years, Jacinda Bouton, a Lone

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Tree resident, has been band director and the group of approximately 90 volunteer musicians has made the Lone Tree Arts Center its home base. The band has traveled nationally and internationally. It will open the 2015-2016 season at LTAC with “Spectrum Spectacular! The Colors of Music” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Colorful projections on the stage backdrop will coordinate with the colorthemed musical selections, which will include: “Red Rocks Fanfare” by John Bogenschultz; “October” by Eric Whitacre; “Colours” by Roger Cichy; “Blue Lake Overture” by John Barnes Chance; and “Yellow” by Marvis Rorie Jr.

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Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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The Denver Concert Band, with approximately 90 members, will perform on Sept. 19 at Lone Tree Arts Center. Courtesy photo

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Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Currently meeting at: Lone Tree Elementary School 9375 Heritage Hills Circle Lone Tree CO 80124 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com

Beauty For Ashes Fellowship Church New church in a great location Meeting on Sunday mornings at 10am, in the Lone Tree Recreation Center

Tashlik 9/22, 7 pm, Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur 9/23, 9:30 am, Yom Kippur/Yiskor 9/23, 5 pm, Yom Kippur/Ne’ilah  All services held at Embassy Suites 10250 E. Costilla Ave.

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Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love

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Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into metro area

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Donald Tallman of the Colorado Railroad Museum believes there’s something rabout trains that’s hard-wired into chilndren. Which makes it even more exciting when Thomas the Tank Engine chugs into town. - “Thomas is a rock star for the preschoolers,” said Tallman, the museum’s executive director. Thomas will be at Golden’s Colorado Railroad Museum for Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015 for the next two weekends, Sept. 19 and 20 and Sept. 26 and 27. t “The Thomas brand is one that people -have a great deal of affection for,” Tallman said. “Thomas is like us, in the sense that she has his good qualities, but he also has -his faults.” Thomas the Tank Engine is the star of the popular “Thomas & Friends” series, now in its 70th year. The main attraction is a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine on a nearly halfmile track, which lasts about 25 minutes.

Children will also be able to meet the character Sir Topham Hatt. People can enjoy the Imagination Station, too, Tallman said. In the station, children can interactively play with Thomas-themed toys or do arts and crafts. In addition, there will be a petting zoo, a magician, storytellers, a viewing tent showing Thomas videos, sing-a-longs, a fire truck for children to tour, and food and merchandise vendors. The event is fun for everyone, said Al Blount, vice president of the Colorado Railroad Museum’s board. Blount will serve as Thomas’ conductor for the 13th year. His favorite part, he said, is watching the excitement on kids’ faces. The tour is in its 20th year, and this is the 14th year the Colorado Railroad Museum will host Thomas. “We’ve seen generations of children come through the years,” Tallman said. Each year, he overhears someone reminiscing with their children about the experience of playing with Thomas when he or she was a child. “It’s a great family bonding opportunity,” Tallman said. “Thomas builds lifetime, family memories.”

Al Blount, vice president of the Colorado Railroad Museum’s board, gets ready for Thomas the Tank Engine’s visit to Golden this month. Blount will serve as Thomas’ conductor again this year — a job he has had for the past 12 years. Photo by Christy Steadman

‘American Girls’ is play about, but not for, kids Influences on young people are examined in Lakewood show By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Amanda and Katie, age 14, students in a Christian school, curious and excited about that glamorous Hollywood world out there, are also focused on fame and fortune — and having their faces on magazine covers, etc. Bethany Richardson and Alexis Robbins are 20-somethings, but are believable in these parts in “American Girls” as they ask Jesus to forgive them for whatever they think they have done wrong — frequently. Both have acting skills that will lead to

more appearances in the area. I can remember worrying about daughters described as “14 going on 21,” and left Lakewood’s Edge Theater relieved that they hadn’t gotten in trouble this serious. This pair learns of a dance contest that could supposedly open doors in Hollywood for the winners — big red flag to most adults — but they practice, dress up and sneak out to a strip club, try to be mature and sexy, and get into really serious trouble. The other consistent, sincere — and also naïve — voice throughout is that of Pastor Jim (a convincing Joe Von Bokern), who appears on the cleverly designed runway-type stage to preach to his students, making it all sound so simple … The staging is especially well done, with imaginative use of video and projection by El Armstrong. In fact, that’s the only way

CURTAIN TIME Meteorological musical “Singin’ in the Rain” will play on the PACE Center Mainstage from Sept. 25 to Oct. 11. The venue is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. With an Art Deco set, Gene Kelly-inspired choreography and some high-tech camera work, the production is directed by Amy Osatinski, and produced by Inspire Creative and Parker Arts. We are told that the tap shoes will have microphones for better sound! Tickets: $25/$20, ParkerArts.org or 303-805-6800. There it goes “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter is Performance Now’s season opener at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, though Sept. 27. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $18-$35, performancenow.org or 303987-7845. Art and religion “My Name is Asher Lev,” based on Chaim Potok’s novel, adapted by Aaron Posner, plays through Oct. 18 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Directed by Len Matheo and a regional premiere. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays (2 p.m. Oct. 18.) Tickets: $23, minersalley.com, 303-9353044. Family and football “Any Given Monday” by Bruce Graham plays through Oct. 25 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Sam Gilstrap. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and on Saturday, Oct. 24. Tickets: $28 ($24 in advance), 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com. Oscar Wilde “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde plays Sept. 24 through Oct. 4 in the Norton Theatre in Gray Hall, central UNC Campus at University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 to Oct. 4, matinees at 2 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, arts. unco.edu, 970-351-2200.

IF YOU GO

“American Girls” plays through Sept. 27 at the Edge Theater, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, except Sept. 27, when it will be at 2 p.m. Tickets: $26, theedgetheater.com, 303-232-0363.

we encounter the other two cast members: Benjamin Cowhick as the really bad Frank and veteran actor Paige Larson as smoothtalking TV guru Dr. Opal Banks, who interviews the girls about their experience. This is playwright Hilary Bettis’ first play, and director Angela Astle writes in her notes about meeting the young writer

while working in New York. “I fell in love with the controversial edginess of the piece,” Astle writes. She brought it to Rick and Patty Yaconis at the Edge Theater, proposing a production. “The script will challenge you about our society. It will make you think about the media and religious influences on specifically young girls. Mostly, I hope it makes you think about the messaging you give and receive to the young women in your life,” Astle continues. “They need strong role models to show them that it’s OK to just BE who you are, it’s OK to just LOOK the way you do, it’s OK to SPEAK up for yourself and you don’t have to do ANYTHING to be famous.” Note that this is not recommended for young people because of mature themes and sexual content. But for adults — absolutely!

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Author spins out mysteries, recipes

Davidson makes series of appearances around area

IF YOU GO Diane Mott Davidson will appear to promote “Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook” at Tattered Cover/Colfax, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, at 7 p.m. Sept. 22. She will be at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23. On Sept. 24 at 6 p.m., she will be at Hearthfire Books, 1254 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen. On Oct. 4 at 6 p.m., she will appear at Mountain Books, 25797 Conifer Blvd., Conifer.

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Diane Mott Davidson said she started writing about caterer Goldy Schultz in the early 1980s. She knew a few things about Goldy to start: She loved to cook, she had a troubled 11-year-old son and she was a survivor of domestic violence. “She did more than survive. She thrived. She took the lemon that life had given her and made not just lemonade but Lemon Chicken, Lemon Bars, Lemon Cookies and Lemon Meringue Pie … “By 1987, I had finished writing what became ‘Catering to Nobody.’ My critique group, to which I often brought cookies, told me I should put some recipes in the book. So I did …” In 1988, Davidson found an agent, and the first book was published in 1990. She was living in Evergreen and her Aspen Meadows scenarios sound familiar. Seventeen mysteries later — with titles like “Dying for Chocolate,” “Killer Pancakes,” “Dark Torte” and the most recent one, “The Whole Enchilada” — each with related recipes — a cookbook/memoir seemed to be in order. Diane Mott Davidson will be promoting her newest book in Colorado: on Sept. 22 at Tattered Cover/Colfax; on Sept. 23 at the Highlands Ranch Library; on Sept. 24 at Hearthfire Books in Evergreen; and on Oct. 4 at Mountain Books in Conifer.

“Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook” by mystery writer Diane Mott Davidson, of Evergreen and Florida, will be published on Sept. 22.

“Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook” contains over 160 recipes from her novels. They are not beginner recipes, but they are interesting, varied and sophisticated — with very good directions, and often a little accompanying anecdote. Many of her recipes came from dishes she had tasted in restaurants and others are family favorites. (She would have her family sample until it was right sometimes.) She once received a fan letter from her

Mystery writer Diane Mott Davidson will appear at Tattered Cover Colfax on Sept. 22 and at the Highlands Ranch Library on Sept. 23 to talk about her new “Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook.” Courtesy photos

idol, Julia Child, she writes, after “Dying for Chocolate” was published. She writes about marrying her husband, Jim, and not knowing how to cook at first; of frequent moves in early years; and of involvement in church and volunteer work as three sons joined the family.

Women in Business gather for ‘Ignite and Elevate’ Event

Calendar of Events For a complete list of South Metro Denver Chamber events visit our website www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

The Chamber’s 6th Annual Conference was wildly successful Hundreds of women gathered at Infinity Park Event Center for the conference on Tuesday, September 1, with the intent to be inspired as leaders in their professions, homes, and communities. The program kicked off with emcee Denise Plante of “Colorado and Company” and KOSI 101.1 dazzling the audience while they listened to five incredible speakers. Susan Morris, Maureen Shul, Melissa Risteff, Jillian Gibbs, and keynote Jacqueline Hinman each had powerful presentations, unique and valuable, with one underlying theme: keys to successfully being a woman in business. All five presenters brought up the importance of having a mentor in your career life, while also being a mentor to someone else. There was a breakout session in the afternoon, covering topics such as adding humor into your marketing, why determination is crucial for personal success, and the fine line between love and hate in customer service. This all-day conference united women in the South Metro and Denver Metro area, leaving them with thoughts about goal-setting, how to get to where you’re going, and what’s actually important to your personal journey. Awards were presented to:  Sue Kenfield, See It Thrive, LLC, “Leader of Involvement” award  Mona Feeley, “Leader of Influence” award  Jennifer Manhoff, WhippleWood CPA’s, “Growing Leader” award

She travels to her sister’s home at sea level to try out cake recipes, which are the ones printed in the book — with high-elevation adjustments listed when needed. An epilogue chats a bit more about being a writer — “first, educate yourself, reading as widely as possible in the genre you want to publish.” Find a critique group — you may need to visit more than one first to find a fit. Join good writers’ organizations and make booksellers your friends. Train yourself and establish a writing schedule. Davidson said she’s taking some time off from her mysteries at present — but most probably, readers haven’t finished all of them. Each is a separate unit, so they can be read in any order. At the Highlands Ranch Library, she will speak, answer questions and there will be books for sale and signing.

Congratulations to the winners! The South Metro Denver Chamber would like to thank all of its speakers and sponsors for this uplifting day: Safeway-Albertsons, Mass Mutual Financial, Baird, Iliff School of Theology, Footers Catering, Kaiser Permanente, AAA Colorado and Tropical Smoothie Café. A huge thanks to the executive committee of the Women in Business group and Stephanie Short of Steph Short Marketing.

Friday, September 18 Kim DeCoste’s Book Launch & Happy Hour 4:00 – 6:00 pm – SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Tuesday, September 22 Lt. Governor Joe Garcia: Funding for Higher Education 7:30 – 9:00 am – SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

Wednesday, September 23 Health & Wellness Speaker Series: Suicide and Suicide Prevention 7:30 – 9:00 am – SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Dove Valley Metropolitan District The Dove Valley Metropolitan District (DVMD) has been in existence since February 1984 and encompasses approximately 2,072 acres. The service area is strategically located in Arapahoe County and the City of Centennial, adjacent to Douglas County within proximity to the Denver Tech Center, Centennial Airport, DIA; adjacent to premier communities and school districts of Colorado, making it an ideal location to live, work, and play. Access is just east of I-25 and Centennial Airport, south of Arapahoe Road, west of US-83/Parker Road, and north of E-470. This District is home to such businesses as: The Denver Broncos Training Facility, Bradley Petroleum, Mountain Man, Vistar, Oppenheimer Funds, Arrow Electronics, Comcast and Digicomm, just to name a few. Also located within the District are 8 miles of trails with 9 additional trail miles planned for, and 85 acres of parkland as well as numerous community service centers. At complete buildout, the District is anticipated to include approximately 2,500 multi-family residential units, approximately $3,000,000 square feet of light industrial/office warehouse, office, and commercial/retail development, and 300 +/- acres of undeveloped land.

The primary mission of DVMD is to provide street improvements, park amenities, and transportation services that benefits both businesses and residents. In an effort to achieve these goals, areas of focus include: Improvement to the area’s visibility and overall identity. Promotion of regional economic development, furthering the goal of attracting new business at an accelerated pace and retainage of existing corporate citizens. Improvement to the access and wayfinding from major transportation corridors by making better connections from the north/south gateways and from the east/west gateways. Providing for well-planned park and trail amenities that enhance the quality of life for both business and residents. Creation of a community within the District that embraces and promotes quality, vitality, and sustainability for generations. A job, a home, quality park amenities, or a peek at your favorite Denver Bronco…you can find all of these and more within the Dove Valley Metropolitan District. For more information about Dove Valley Metro District visit, http://www.dovevalleydistrict.org

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THINGS TO DO TOP 5

THEATER/SHOWS Parker Arts is Casting ‘Doubt’ “Doubt: A Parable” is coming to the newly renamed and remodeled Schoolhouse Theater (formerly the Mainstreet Center) through Sunday, Sept. 20, in a Parker Arts and Parker Theatre Productions co-production directed by Denver native Michael R. Duran. Tickets available at www.ParkerArts.org or call 303-805-6800. Auditions for ‘Mary Poppins’

Hilarious situations and snappy dialogue are in the forecast for this golden age movie musical that is sure to have you singin’ along with a downpour of unforgettable songs. Parker Arts presents “Singin’ In the Rain” from Friday, Sept. 25, to Sunday, Oct. 11, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Opening Night Gala

Learn to Swing

Lone Tree Arts Center celebrates the opening of the 2015-16 season with its opening night gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the center. Gala tickets include access to the pre-show gala dinner and cocktails, tickets to the opening season performance of “Motown to Jersey,” and a champagne/dessert afterparty with music and dancing. Single tickets are $150. Cocktail attire, black-tie optional. Reserved sponsored tables of 10 are available for $2,000 by calling 303-908-7939. Reservations available now from the Lone Tree Arts Center box ofﬁce at 720-509-1000 or online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Adults are invited to learn a popular 1950s dance that can go anywhere. The Adventures in Dance swing class is at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 20. As a bonus, we have a private Facebook group with what you have learned. Contact 720-276-0562, info@adventuresindance.com or www.adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

‘Singin’ In The Rain’

Centennial Chalk Art Festival Larimer Arts Association expands its annual Italian chalk art festival to Centennial. Watch artists bring their masterpieces to life right at your feet. The chalk art festival is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Englewood. Go to http://www.centennialchalkart.com for information Local History Discussion Louviers residents and others with an interest in local history will enjoy “Who Do You Think You Are?” a discussion with community leaders about the forces that shaped Louviers and the surrounding communities. The event will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Louviers Village Clubhouse, 7865 Louviers Blvd., Louviers. Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Special Education, 504s and IEPs Arc of Arapahoe & Douglas Counties leads a workshop to help parents of school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities obtain a better understanding of their rights and available resources. Participants will learn how to be proactive when communication issues arise, find out about their rights and their child’s rights as protected by state and federal law, learn about special education funding in Colorado, have the opportunity to ask questions and hear feedback from other parents. The Back to School Basics: Special Education, 504s and IEPs program is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at 6538 S. Racine Circle, Centennial. Workshop is free. RSVP to kim@arc-ad.org or call 720-4571032 as a meal will be served. Oktoberfest Celebrates 10 Years Parker Oktoberfest is Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20. Go to www.parkeroktoberfest.com for details. The event is the annual fundraiser for the Council of Arts, Science & Culture, which supports area arts, science and culture programs. The council teamed up with the German American Chamber of Commerce, Colorado chapter, to expand its reach. A Night with the Coroner Hear from one of the original FBI profilers, Pete Klismet, who will talk about his training and cases he solved based upon the profile of the killer. Program begins at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Southridge Recreation Center. Open to the public. Go to http://anightwiththecoroner.com/upcoming-events/ for information. A Night with the Coroner is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about suicide prevention.

‘West Side Story’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “West Side Story” through Sunday, Oct. 11. “West Side Story” is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heartwrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org. ART/FILM 60 Minute Makerspace Douglas County Libraries presents 60 Minute Makerspace, which inspires book craft, pixel pop art, sewing savvy and more, for ages 12-18, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in September at the Castle Pines Library, 7437 Village Square Drive, Unit 110. Registration is free; contact 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Acrylic Painting Workshop Colorado painter and workshop instructor Lance Green will teach “Transformations: Express Yourself,” a Heritage Fine Arts Guild workshop on acrylic painting, Saturday, Sept. 19. Green will demonstrate his method of using layers of bright hues over under-painted portions with an added emphasis on layers and color as metaphors for harvesting inner transformation and celebrating abundance. Arts Guild Show Registrations are due by Friday, Sept. 25, for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County’s art show from Oct. 1-30 at Bemis Library. An artists’ reception is from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5. The juror for the show will be announced soon. Questions should be directed to show coordinators Linda Millarke, 303-973-0867 or Orrel Schooler, 303-798-6481. Go to www.heritageguild.org, redesigned by artist Susan L. Stewart, for details on the guild’s planned activities. Art Exhibition Town Hall Arts Center presents “Romantic Brushstrokes,” an art exhibition in the Stanton Art Gallery at Town Hall. Featuring work by Rita Campbell, Patricia Barr Clark, Christopher Clark, Susan Gordon, and Tiffiny Wine, the exhibit runs through Nov. 10. An artist reception is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The Stanton Art Gallery is inside Town Hall Arts Center and is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information go to http://www.townhallartscenter.org/ stanton-art-gallery/. MUSIC/CONCERT Arapahoe Philharmonic Season Opener The Arapahoe Philharmonic begins its 2015-16 concert season with New World Discoveries at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, featuring music by Samuel Barber, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Antonìn Dvorák. Concert is at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Maestro Devin Patrick Hughes will lead a preconcert talk at 6:45 p.m. The regular feature Classic Children’s Corner begins at 7:10 p.m. in the lobby, offering a casual introduction of classical music to the next generation of arts advocates. Tickets are available online at www.arapahoephil.org, by phone at 303-781-1892 or at the door. Chuck Negron Concert Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night and lead singer on “Joy to the World” and “Old Fashioned Love Song,” performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Weekend with Ken Medema Composer, singer and songwriter Ken Medema will perform Friday, Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 27, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Blind since birth, Medema is a storyteller who sees and hears with heart and mind. His affecting performances regularly include songs improvised both musically and lyrically based on audience and speaker responses. A Saturday banquet is at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Sunday concert with Ken Medema and the Charles Wesley Choir is at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Benefit concert is in memory of Ken’s good friend Todd Gregory Martz on the one-year anniversary of his death. Proceeds go to the National Down Syndrome Congress and the St. Andrew Children’s Learning Center. Tickets available at www.st-andrew-umc.com or at the church office. Banquet ticket deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. Jazz Band Leads Worship Service

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DANCE Ballet Ariel Open House Ballet Ariel’s company and school are hosting an open house with free refreshments and free performances from 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7808 E. Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 209 Denver. Ballet Ariel is in its 17th season. Highlights for the 2015-16 season include “The Birth of Rock and Roll” on Oct. 24-25 at the Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre; “The Nutcracker” from Dec. 12-21 at the Lakewood Cultural Center; and “Cinderella” on April 30 and May 1 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-945-4388 or go to www.balletariel.org.

Spotlight Performing Arts Center will be auditioning for “Mary Poppins” at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Children ages 5-18 years old are encouraged to audition. No previous experience or preparation is necessary to audition; those auditioning for leading roles are asked to sing a solo at auditions. This is a 15-week class with performances in late January. Auditions, classes, and performances will be held on Spotlight’s on-site stage, 6328 E. County Line Road Unit 102. Call Spotlight at 720-44-DANCE (720-443-2623) or visit Spotlight’s website at www.spotlightperformers.com for information and tuition rates.

Jennifer Mosquera is a featured artist at the upcoming Centennial Chalk Art Festival, Sept. 19-20 at Centennial Center Park. Here she shows off some of her work in Denver. Courtesy photo

at 10:30 a.m. and worship with Holy Communion begins at 10:45 a.m. Soloist Wende Harston will also sing several songs with the Queen City Jazz Band. An Oktoberfest celebration will immediately follow the service. Lunch will include brats and hot dogs, with a free will offering.

Queen City Jazz Band will lead the music during worship Sunday, Sept. 27, at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. The band will play

Social Latin Cha Cha Travel south of the border with the Hot Latin Cha Cha. From two left feet to fancy steppers, you have the tools at the end of your legs. Adventures in Dance offers this adult dance class at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 21. As a bonus we have a private Facebook group with what you have learned. Contact 720-276-0562, info@adventuresindance.com or www.adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Argentine Tango Feel the passion of the Argentine Tango. Adventures in Dance offers this adult class at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 22. As a bonus we have a private Facebook group with what you have learned. Contact 720-276-0562, info@ adventuresindance.com or www.adventuresindance.com. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. EVENTS Tom+Chee Grand Opening The grand opening of Tom+Chee at the Streets at SouthGlenn is Friday, Sept. 25, at 6879 S. Vine St., Centennial. Experience the grilled cheese phenomenon from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 6879 S. Vine St., Centennial. Prizes and giveaways are planned. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ tomandcheesouthdenver?fref=nf Divorce, Widowhood Support Denver-based Wildflower Group, which supports women during divorce and widowhood, is hosting a National Celebration of Women in Bloom. The Denver-area celebration is from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Wellshire Event Center, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. A buffet breakfast will be served followed by a program of inspiring speakers, a panel discussion with professional experts, and break-out sessions. Purchase tickets at http://www.wildflowergroup.net, or contact Joan Rogliano at joan@wildflowergroup.net for details. Wig Fest Hana Designs presents its 15th annual open house and Wig Fest, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 229 W. Littleton Blvd. New and gently used donated wigs are available for women experiencing hair loss due to sickness - cancer-related or other. An attractive wig can do wonders. Complimentary chair massages, makeovers and scalp treatments offered. Raffle prizes. Event is free and open to the community. Wigs are provided as-is. An appointment and deposit are required for any modifications. Go to www.hanadesigns.com or call 303-799-4262. Ranching, Cattle Activities Highlands Ranch Historical Society continues its series on Highlands Ranch history with “Cattle Ranching and Social Activities in the 1980s,” from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch. Explore the mansion on docent-led tours starting at 6 p.m. Complimentary, light refreshments available starting at 6:30 p.m. Go to www. theHRHS.org. Wag ‘N’ Trail The Dumb Friends League Wag ‘n’ Trail event to benefit the homeless pets at the league’s south location, the Buddy Center in Castle Rock, is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at Glendale Farm Open Space, near I-25 and Surrey Ridge in Douglas County. Registration is free, but attendees are encouraged to fundraise to receive additional event perks. For information on how to register, start a team, collect donations or earn fundraising incentives, visit ddfl.org/WNT, or call 303-751-5772, ext. 1378. Reading, Discussion Program One Book, One Boat is a Highlands Ranch communitywide reading and discussion program that encourages all residents to read the same book at the same time. The chosen book is “The Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel James Brown. The book is available in several formats from the James H. LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch. As part of the program, a presentation is planned by the University of Denver Rowing Club on Saturday, Sept. 19. On Thursday, Sept. 24, sports writer and journalist Terri Frei will discuss his book “An Olympic Affair,” which focuses on the 1936 decathlon champion Glenn Morris and his affair with Leni Riefenstahl. The program’s finale on Thursday, Oct. 1, is a discussion of “The Boys in the Boat.” Two outreach librarians will also lead book discussions at two nearby retirement communities. Brew Tour Program Randy Mosher, author and Great American Beer Festival judge, will talk about his book “Tasting Beer,” at the Great DC Brew Tour at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Grist Brewing Company, 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Unit 300, Highlands

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Ranch. Grist will also unveil its limited edition library brew, and participants will be eligible to receive another stamp on brew tour passports. No registration is required. Cookbook Author Program Author Diane Mott Davidson will discuss her newest book, “Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook,” featuring recipes from her bestselling Goldy Schultz mystery series, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., at Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. Registration is free at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries. org. Howling Good Time Friends of Douglas County K-9 presents its Howling Good Time fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Cielo Events Center at Castle Pines, 485 W. Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock. Event is a welcome gala for two new K-9s, Atlas and Scooter. All proceeds benefit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. Gala features special guest and TV star Ken Licklider, a trainer for working and military dogs at Vohne Liche Kennels and the star of the TV show “Alpha Dogs” on the Nat Geo WILD channel. Register for the event at www.k9friends.org. Lions Roar Golf Tournament The ninth Lions Roar golf tournament sponsored by the Englewood, Littleton and Cyber Lions clubs is Friday, Sept. 25, at the Broken Tee Golf Course. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. It’s a four-player scramble. Cost includes green fees, cart, lunch, door prizes and tax-deductible donation. Sponsorships available. For information or registration, call Mike Flaherty at 303-762-2314. Golf course is a benefit for community charities of Englewood, Littleton and Cyber Lions Clubs-for Vision, Youth, Colorado Lions Camp and our community needs. [PHOTO: Burrowing Owl by Dick Vogel] HOOTenanny Owl, Bluegrass Festival Investigate and celebrate owls, the stealthy nocturnal hunters, at the Audubon Society of Greater Denver’s fifth annual HOOTenanny Owl & Bluegrass Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 Waterton Road, Littleton. Discover the secret life of owls through live owl encounters, crafts, educational activities, and informational displays presented by local non-profit and government organizations. Purchase tickets at www.denveraudubon.org or by

calling 303-973-9530. Proceeds from this event support our educational programs and activities at the Audubon Center at Chatfield. Pumpkin Sale Boy Scout Troop 457’s annual pumpkin sale is going on from 10:30 a.m. to dusk Saturday, Sept. 26, to Saturday, Oct. 31, at Greenwood Community Church, 5600 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. Thousands of pumpkins will be for sale, and proceeds benefit the troop and Navajo farmers. The pumpkins are shipped from a Navajo Reservation farm. Boy Scouts will carry your chosen pumpkins to your car. Credit cards as well as cash/checks accepted. Stickers for your little kids. Contact troop committee chair Rolf Asphaug at rolfdenver@mac. com. Dachtober Fest Colorado Dachtober Fest plans its annual fundraising event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Progress Park, 5100 S. Hickory in Littleton. Proceeds benefit small dog rescue organizations. The event is open to the public, and small dogs (30 pounds and less, and 6 months and older) are welcome. Dogs must have current rabies vaccinations or written excuse from veterinarian. Festival takes place rain or shine. Contact dachtoberfest@aol.com. Go to www.ColoradoDachtoberFest.com. Farmers’ and Street Markets The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. For details, pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any HRC recreational center or go to http:// hrcaonline.org/Classes-Camps-Activities/Events/ Calendar-Events/ctl/viewdetail/mid/5667/ itemid/7479/d/20150503. HEALTH South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. to noon, St. Thomas More Parish Center, 7071 E. Otero Ave., Centennial (call 720-482-3577); Monday, Sept. 21, 1-6:30 p.m., Kiwanis of Columbine, Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton; Tuesday, Sept. 22, 12:30-6 p.m., Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Tuesday, Sept. 22, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridgegate Parkway, Lone Tree; Friday,

Sept. 25, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Pulte Mortgage, 7390 S. Iola, Englewood; Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Sunday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to noon, Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Town of Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker (contact Diane Lewis at 303-841-2332); Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Terrace Tower, 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village.

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Healing Our Youth: Get Educated

Learn to live with Warfarin/Coumadin at a free education class from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

A community outreach collaborative called Healing Our Youth: Get Educated! is designed to help parents, teachers and youth leaders become informed about mental health and wellness to support and heal our community’s youth. The event is from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Legend High School, 22219 Hilltop Road, Parker. It is a collaborative effort among South Metro Health Alliance, Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, At Peace Therapy Centers LLC, NAMI-Arapahoe/ Douglas Chapter, Parker Pediatrics and Adolescents PC and Parker Adventist Hospital. The presentation is free and recommended for anyone interested in helping improve the mental wellness of youth in our community. Registration is required; go to www. healingouryouth.org. For information, contact Traci Jones at 303-793-9615, or email info@healingouryouth.org.

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes, Insulin Resistance Do you have Diabetes? Pre-diabetes? Insulin resistance? Hypoglycemia? Join Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as she teaches the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. The free educational class is from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 21, at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com. Lunch and Learn More than 70 percent of today’s 65-year-olds will need long-term care, which can cost $100,000 a year for a nursing home, or hundreds of dollars at day for at-home care. But many insurance companies are no longer offering policies; those who do are raising fees and reducing beneﬁts. A free Lunch & Learn workshop, catered by Panera Bread and free and open to the public, will explore alternatives, including tax-free care. Program is from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Lincoln Meadows Retirement Community, 1001 S. Oswego, Parker. Contact 303-468-2820 to RSVP.

Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Diabesity); Wednesday, Sept. 30 (Compulsive Eating) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.

Prescription Drug Take-Back

Medicare: Making the Most of Your Coverage

Dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs at the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back. The Highlands Ranch Metro District and Centennial Water & Sanitation District are partnering with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce and Drug Enforcement Agency to host the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Highlands Ranch Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive. Visit www. dcsheriff.net or call 303-791-0430.

A free workshop on Medicare is offered at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The workshop will be led by Patricia Kummer, CFP, member of Financial Planners of Colorado and a ﬁnancial columnist for the Highlands Ranch Herald; and Liz Tredennick, Medicare specialist, planner and educator and the former director of SHIP. The workshop will last 45 minutes, with a question-andanswer session to follow. Space is limited. RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 22. Call 303-470-1209 or email clientservice@kummerﬁnancial.com. Plan to arrive

Women’s Health magazine and FEED plan their Run10 Feed10 event to ﬁght against hunger. The money from registration and fundraising go to the nearest run location community. For each $35 registration fee, 10 meals are donated to hungry kids. Run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at 8116 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Go to www.run10feed10.com. In addition to registration, participants are encouraged to raise money, all of which goes to those in need. To donate, go to https://www.crowdrise.com/ womenshealthrun10feed10.

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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. 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 more information. Douglas County Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop. org or www.dcrw.org. Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the 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. 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. Professional Arapahoe Sales Professionals USA meets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at Country Buffet, 7475 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree. Call Randy Anderson at 303-875-7673 for information. 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. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County. Littleton LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. 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 303-746-0093. 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 Lone Tree Ladies 9-Hole Golf. Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 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 or visit http://LTL9Hole. ghinclub.com 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. Social 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. Breakfast Club Singles 50 plus meets the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations

or find information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www.TBC50plus.org. Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-8108504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.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 Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. 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 303-9410135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net.

with a youth librarian. Widowed Men and Women of America is a social group that offers a variety of activities for its members. Meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Las Brisas Restaurant, 6787 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village. Call Les at 303-797-1209. Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road in Parker. The group has a guest speaker from 7-9 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8374 S. Willow St. in Lone Tree. Visit www.wordsforthejourney.org then go to the Rocky Mountain Region link for more information. Support Caregivers Support Group meets from 1011:30 a.m. Tuesdays, starting April 7, at Sky Cliff Adult Day Center. Contact Sky Cliff at 303-8142863. Visit www.skycliff.org. Colorado Symphony Guild, Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Room 212, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Contact 303-308-2462, admin@ coloradosymphonyguild.org or www.coloradosymphonyguild.org.

Great Books Discussion Group meets on the ﬁrst Thursday night of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library. Reading selections are short—plays, short stories, essays, or excerpts from longer works—and new members can come in at any time. We also watch Teaching Company lectures on “The Art of Reading.” Call Kerri Martin at 303-688-7628 or David Williams at 303-708-8854.

Douglas County Association for Gifted & Talented is a nonproﬁt group of parents, educators and community leaders that supports the educational and emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners in Douglas County. Afﬁliate of the Colorado Association for GT and the National Association for GT. Find our mission, newsletters, events and general information at www.dcagt.org.

High Plains Chapter, Order of DeMolay, meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Monday in the Parker area. With Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted among its alumni, you won’t ﬁnd another organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact the chapter for more information. Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail. com or visit www.coloradodemolay.org.

Evening Stroke Victor’s Support Group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Sky Cliff Adult Day Center. Cookies and coffee provided. Contact Sue Parson, 303-814-2863. Visit www.skycliff.org.

Highlands Ranch Rotary Club meets from 12:10-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd. Each lunch features a speaker. The Rotary is a networking, service and social club. Contact Joe Roos at 720-648-5558 or visit highlandsranchrotary. org. Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree, a speaker series luncheon, meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Lunch reservations are required by noon Thursday the week prior to the event and cost $12 per person, which includes a beverage, lunch, dessert and tip. For information on the topic and to RSVP, visit www.cityoﬂonetree.com/agingwell. Lone Tree Optimists meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at LePeep Restaurant, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call Miles Hardee at 303973-6409. Moms Offering Moms Support is a group for moms and kids. We offer our members playgroups, a monthly calendar of fun events, community service projects, and other various parties throughout the year. For more information on joining please contact us at momsclubhre@yahoo.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. Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804. Teen Library Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303-791-7323 or visit

EMPOWER Colorado, South Metro Support Group for parents of children with mental illness. Learn how to handle mental health challenges within the family and how to collaborate with the school system. Find out how to access resources for mental health care services. Email listserv and educational classes are also available. Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. the ﬁrst

and third Thursday of each month at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, 2nd floor, one block East of Dry Creek (next to DirecTV and the Light Rail) Englewood, CO 80112. Dinner will be served (usually pizza or Subway). Contact Carol Villa at kyvilla@aol.com or 1-866-213-4631. KIDS, Kids In Divorce Survival, group meets to address the challenges and difficulties faced by divorcing families. A five-week session, KIDS learn coping skills to help them through these trying times. Intake and registration required. There is a fee for participation. For details call 720-987-5129 or e-mail heatherguthrielcsw@ gmail.com Learning English? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books. Both meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers. For dates, times and locations, call 303-7917323. Lone Tree Arts Center Guild is a group of volunteers whose mission is to support and promote the Lone Tree Arts Center. The Guild sponsors many exciting events and fundraisers, meets once a month and is accepting new members. For information go www.lonetreeartscenterguild.org or call 303-662-9952. Men of Valor Inc., Faithful Fathers, is a recently organized nonprofit and is based in Lone Tree at 9492 E. Aspen Hill Place. This organization helps all fathers regardless of marital status envision and develop their relationships with their children. Our goal is wisdom, discernment, understanding, insight, and character development of children and their fathers. Father and children monthly activities include picnics, weekend tent camping, hikes, sporting events, fishing, swimming, musical events, and cultural exhibits. A fathers’ group meets weekly to discuss individual challenges and successes at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel in Lone Tree from 6:30-8 p.m. All fathers, especially divorced fathers, are welcome to attend. Meridian Midday Toastmaster meets from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. every Thursday at the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Station 34, 8871 Maximus Drive, Lone Tree. Call Susan at 303-284-0307.

is a new congregation that is open to anyone and everyone who desires a deeper spiritual journey with God and who wishes to live in love with all people. We are excited to join the Lone Tree/Parker Communities and we would love to meet you!

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP Tapestry Church invites you to join us for worship at The Wildlife Experience/CU South at 9:30am on the last Sunday of every month. Our next worship experience will be on September 27th and will immediately be followed by the first in a series of discussions exploring the various World Religions. Come join us for one or both!

MONDAY NIGHTS AT CARIBOU COFFEE – “THE LOOM” Every week at the Caribou Coffee shop on Lincoln Ave (directly across from The Wildlife Experience) Tapestry hosts “The Loom,” a time of friendship and discussion on a wide range of topics that bring our spirtual lives into our everyday. Great Coffee, Great Discussions, Great People. We hope to see you there!

For more information, visit www.tapestryumc.org or visit us on Facebook at “Tapestry United Methodist Church.” God bless!

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September 18, 2015 Shown with “Red Dress,” from left: Som Ghosh, Shohini’s husband; Kathryn McMurray, chairwoman of the South Suburban Public Art Committee; sculptor Shohini Ghosh; Hudson Gardens Executive Director Rich Meredith; and South Suburban Board Chairman John Ostermiller. Photo by Jamie De Bartholomeis

Sculpture brings new beauty to Gardens ‘Red Dress’ by Shohini Ghosh is a bronze piece created in 2011 By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Just west of the Victorian Lily Pond at Hudson Gardens, a slender figure dances in a small conifer grove. It is a bronze sculpture, “Red Dress,” by Highlands Ranch sculptor Shohini Ghosh, placed on Sept. 8 by South Suburban Park and Recreation’s sculpture on loan program. Kathryn McMurray, chairwoman of South Suburban’s public art committee, introduced Ghosh, who said she created this piece in 2011 and was happy to see it in a garden. (It fits so well, one would think it was designed for this location.) The district arranges with sculptors to borrow a piece for a particular placement in the district’s property, for a year, with the understanding that it is for sale. There are also sculptures in front of the Goodson Center, for example. Rich Meredith, Hudson Gardens’ executive director, announced that the Gardens would indeed buy the piece, ensuring that it could dance in place long after the one-year loan period is up. Shohini Ghosh, who is a longtime Highlands Ranch resident with her husband and family, studied art in India and

lectured at the University of Mumbai after she earned her master’s degree in art. She says in her website: “I create sculptures in bronze that can best be described as figurative, stylistic representations of simple moments in life, a zeitgeist of my surroundings. I use the human body to express and create physical images as a metaphor for the language of the soul (life-force), the illustration of our uniqueness as a human race, our quest to build families, communities and societies that define our existence … an individual quest to record the most precious moments in the spectrum of human emotion and interaction.” (Many women probably can recall the absolute joy of a new dress that made one want to dance and swirl.) In 2011 and 2012, she created and installed seven larger-than-life public art sculptures in Changchun, China, as part of a summer city beautification program with international sculptors. Her large works are seen across the U.S. and in Canada. An advocate for the use of public art as a city development tool, she has delivered a paper on that subject at various symposia. She will be teaching basics of sculpture in Highlands Ranch again, she said, where she is also a full-time real estate broker.

Can you talk and act like a pirate? Find out at Northglenn’s first pirate festival By Corrie Sahling csahling@coloradocommunitymedia.com In celebration of national Talk Like a Pirate Day, the city of Northglenn is throwing a pirate festival. The two-day festival on Sept. 17 and 18 is brand new this year and is expected to be busting at the seams with costumes, pirate talk and activities for the whole family. Here is a breakdown of the weekend’s events: Pirate Ball Friday evening’s festivities on Sept. 17 are for adult pirates only. Organizers have warned children tagging along will be thrown overboard. Come dressed as your most formal pirate self and be prepared for a costume contest. The night will feature food, drinks, circus performers and a live band. And, of course, a pirate ball wouldn’t be complete without a treasure hunt. The ball will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Northglenn’s E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Drive. Pirate Festival The merriments on Saturday, Sept. 18, are for the whole gang. There will be many kid-friendly activities, including treasure hunts, archery ranges and a costume contest just for little ones. A highlight of the day will be the Cardboard Regatta — teams of pirates are being put to the test to make a boat completely out of cardboard, tape and paint to race across the water at E.B. Rains while avoiding obstacles like cannonballs

and skeletons. The festival runs from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., also at E.B. Rains Park. Be the best-dressed pirate For men: Typical dress includes a poet shirt, long pants on the baggy side with no pockets or zipper, a waistcoat and knee-high boots. For women: Normal garments include a blouse with puffy sleeves, a bodice or a corset, harem pants or bloomers with leggings underneath and knee-high boots that are not high heels. Other tips: Pirates were known for mixand-match textures and colors — the best colors are earth tones. For more dos, don’ts and videos to help bring out the pirate inside, visit thepiratefest. com/becomea-pirate.

Northglenn Pirate Festival is this weekend. Attend the Pirate Ball for an adults-only night or bring the whole family to Saturday’s festivities. No matter what event you attend, be sure to dress like a pirate, matey. Courtesy photo

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Legend teams get view from the top Staff report Legend High School has been open for eight years, but the Titans haven’t had many teams ranked No. 1 in the state. That changed last week. When the CSHAANow.com polls were released Sept. 8, there were two Legend teams at the top.

Legend’s volleyball team, after beating defending state champion and previously top-ranked Grandview and No. 4 Regis Jesuit in the Sept. 4-5 Regis Jam Tournament, climbed into the No. 1 spot. “It’s really cool to say we’re No. 1 in the state right now, and all that means is we have to work that much harder in order to maintain No. 1,” said senior volleyball

player Kasie Gilfert. Coach Kristen Shirk’s undefeated softball team won the Sept. 4-5 Don McCall Tournament by scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat Douglas County, 8-7, and jumped into the top spot in their poll. The Titans (8-0) were impressive in the McCall tourney, outscoring the com-

petition 51-12 in five games. The only other Legend team to be ranked No. 1 in the state was Scott Fellers’ 2013 baseball team. The Titans were top-ranked for two weeks and wound up second after a loss to Cherry Creek in the state Class 5A championship game.

There’s a new look for Titans volleyball Legend is winning despite a tough schedule By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com This season’s Legend volleyball team has several new faces, but the Titans are looking pretty good so far. Laura Willems, a 2014 All-Continental League player, is out for the season after having knee surgery. Four players off last year’s team graduated, and two others moved. Despite playing a tough schedule, the Titans were ranked No. 1 in Class 5A in the Sept. 8 CHSAANow.com poll. “Our team looks very different than it did last year,” said coach Kate Winsor. “We’re coming off a fifth-place finish in the state. We knew we were going to return a great team but it looks very different than we thought it was going to look. “In spite of that we’ve talked over and over about outworking and outhustling to make sure we are competing because we’re not the biggest, strongest team in the state right now. But my girls have great chemistry, and they are working hard and they (have) bought it, and they’re doing all the right things. We didn’t set out to just win, win, win. It’s about competing and working hard.” Legend suffered its first loss of the season Sept. 10 in a match at Lewis Palmer against the defending Class 4A state champion and No. 1 Rangers.

The Titans won the Regis Jam Tournament Sept. 4-5 at the Gold Crown Fieldhouse in Lakewood and had to beat previously top-ranked and defending Class 5A champion Grandview as well as fifthranked Regis Jesuit. It doesn’t get easier once the Titans enter Continental League play. Legend began the league season Sept. 15 against No. 5 Regis and then plays No. 9 Mountain Vista and Ponderosa, CHSAANow.Com’s No. 2 team in the Class 4A rankings. Always-tough crosstown rival Chaparral is next Sept. 24, and Castle View, ranked eighth, and No. 4 Rock Canyon are on the schedule the second week of October. “The girls are very proud to be No. 1,” said Winsor. “We’re trying to keep the mentality that if we’re No. 1 come November we’ll be proud of that. Until then, we’re not tried and tested through and through. We have a really hard schedule. Hopefully we will still play with an underdog mentality.” Seniors Kasie Gilfert and Jorden Mullen lead the Titans with 58 and 46 kills, respectively, through six matches. Mullen and Piper Thompson have recorded 58 and 56 points, respectively, off serves. Gilfert’s 28 total blocks tops the Titans, and junior libero Kayleigh Thompson has 82 digs. “We have so many different kids contributing and scoring points,” said Winsor. “You see teams sometimes that have a few all-stars and they are too dimensional.” Gilfert was edgy when the season started since the team had lost many key players.

From left to right Legend’s Kayleigh Thompson, Erin Jones and Katie Turner await a serve Sept. 5 during a match at the Regis Jam Tournament. Photo by Jim Benton “Then after we played our first game, we all get along really well and we played really good as a team, and it sort of surprised me,” she said. Part of the reason for the Titans’ success, according to Kayleigh Thompson, is the team’s togetherness and gritty attitude. “We’re basically a family,” said Thomp-

son. “Everybody loves everybody. We’re encouraging each other and we’re a very driven team and there’s never a point where we want to give up. We fight for everything. “We just want to do our best and play hard. We want to keep our momentum and keep getting better and better.”

Wolverines win pitch battle against Cardinals

Chaparral bests Elizabeth 3-1 for first soccer win of season

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There was back-and-forth play as the teams sized each other up in the early minutes of the Chaparral-Elizabeth nonleague soccer game. A well-timed shot about seven minutes into the game earned the Wolverines a 1-0 advantage. They scored again on a penalty kick about halfway through the second half and added a goal about five minutes later. Elizabeth played well at times but was unable to put the ball in the net until late in the period. It wasn’t enough as Chaparral won 3-1. “This was a good win for us against a very good soccer team. Neither team had anything given to them,” Wolverines coach Paul Edmondson said after the game. “We are a young team. We only have three varsity players back from last season, and we have three freshmen who are starting for us.” The young players have been learning during the first three nonleague games, he said, and their hard work paid off in the play against Elizabeth.

Key players/statistics Jake Krey had a goal and an assist while teammates Grey Laprano and Joshua Morris each scored a goal. Alejandro Gannelperea and Antonio Montano each had an assist. The Wolverines took seven shots on goal. Justus Kaack was in goal for the Wolverines and was credited with six saves. Kaack, a German exchange student,

Chaparral goalie Justus Kaack takes control of the ball so Elizabeth’s Zenaido Guerara (7) is not able to continue his team’s attack during the Sept. 12 nonleague soccer game. Kaack made six saves to help the Wolverines win the game 3-1.

Chaparral’s Thomas Meyer goes high in the air to head the ball away from his team’s goal during the Sept. 12 nonleague soccer game against Elizabeth. The Wolverines won this battle and went on to win the game 3-1. Photos by Tom Munds said soccer is the only sport he plays. “Soccer is very big in Germany like your football is here,” Kaack said. “I have been playing soccer for 12 years, and I have played goalie for 11 years.” He plays goalie like they do in Europe in that he aggressively comes out of the net area to help his team clear the ball when the opponent is attacking, he said. “I like playing goalie,” he said. “I think the thing I like the most about playing goalie is it is an important position, and I like the feeling when my play keeps our team in the game.”

They said it The Chaparral coach said it was a physical game. “I think that was all about desire because both teams wanted to win the game,” Edmondson said. “It wasn’t cheap or dirty. It was just hard play by both teams and, after all, soccer is a contact sport.” The Wolverines play a ball-control style, he said. “Our home field is very wide, and it is artificial turf,” he said. “We are used to using the field and playing the ball wide, so today it took us some time to adjust to

this grass field that is narrower than our field. It was also an adjustment going from artificial turf to grass because of the slower ball movement on grass. But we made adjustments at halftime and it worked out for us.” The team knows league play will be challenging. “We know Heritage will be strong and so will Rock Canyon and Mountain Vista,” Edmondson said. “Those teams are always league title contenders, so we will be gunning for them.” Going forward The Chaparral team will be on the road at Regis on Sept. 17. It is then scheduled to play back-to-back league games, Sept. 22 against Rock Canyon and Sept. 29 against ThunderRidge.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP CHAPARRAL FOOTBALL Grandview 29, Chaparral 12 The Wolverines suffered a nonconference home loss against Grandview in its first game of the season Sept. 4. Key performers: Chaparral did not submit player stats from the game. Chaparral 46, Bear Creek 10 The Wolverines had 17 first downs in a convincing, nonconference road win over Bear Creek Sept. 11. Key performers: Junior Ki Jana Phillips scored a touchdown and had 79 yards on 13 carries. The following players also got into the end zone: senior Austin Spindler, junior Nick Williams, junior Jackson Hunter, sophomore Peyton Ross and junior Taden Blaise. VOLLEYBALL Chaparral 3, Green Mountain 0 The Wolverines got the best of the winless Rams in a neutral tournament match Sept. 4. Key performers: Chaparral took the first set 25-10. Three members of the team had serving percentages of 100 percent, and senior Sarah Vang, junior Jasmine Schmidt and senior Hannah Miller combined for 35 digs. Rock Canyon 3, Chaparral 0 The Wolverines took a loss at a neutral site Sept. 4 against Rock Canyon, which only has one loss on the season. Chaparral kept it close in the second set and narrowly lost, 26-24. Key performers: Senior Amia Farris had eight of the team’s 35 kills. Junior Rebekah Williams assisted on three blocks,

and senior Hannah Miller had 20 digs. Chaparral 3, Highlands Ranch 0 The Wolverines beat Highlands Ranch in a tournament at a neutral site Sept. 5 at the Regis Jam, going to 3-3 on the season. The third set was close, with the Falcons winning 25-22. Key performers: Chaparral did not enter any stats for the game. Castle View 3, Chaparral 1 The Wolverines lost to the Sabercats. The third set was 25-23. Key performers: Junior Jasmine Schmidt had 15 kills and junior MaKenna Davis added another 13. Schmidt and senor Hannah Miller each had 18 digs, and senior Amia Farris had 15. Chaparral 3, Fossil Ridge 2 The Wolverines got the best of Fossil Ridge during a nonconference home match Sept. 11. The Wolverines dominated the second set 25-16, but dropped the third set 25-13. It won the fifth set 15-13, clinching the victory. Key performers: Junior Jasmine Schmidt had 17 kills and junior Ava Larkin had five aces. Senior Jade Rasmussen added five blocks. SOFTBALL Chaparral 8, Grand Junction 5 The Wolverines grabbed another win during a nonconference, cross-state away game in Grand Junction Sept. 5 Key performers: The team piled on four runs in the fourth inning. Senior

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Laura Scheffel went 3-for-4 and senior Emily Moore scored four runs in the victory. Pitcher Shannon Bass struck out six batters and gave up four earned runs. Grand Junction 11, Chaparral 0 Chaparral was routed in the second game of a doubleheader in Grand Junction Sept. 5. Grand Junction put up nine runs in the first inning. Key performers: The Wolverines had one hit and two errors. Chaparral 7, Bear Creek 0 Chaparral cruised to an easy nonconference victory at home Sept. 8. The Wolverines notched five runs in the first inning Key performers: Senior Jordan Smith batted in three runners. Pitcher Shannon Bass gave up only one hit and struck out three batters. Junior Sara Breckbill went 3-for-5. Chaparral 5, Fossil Ridge 4 The Wolverines won a nail-biter in a non-conference home game against Fossil Ridge Sept. 9. Key performers: Sophomore Adrienne Visintine had three RBI and a home run, and senior Jordan Smith went 3-for-3. Senior Emily Moore had a double and a triple. BOYS SOCCER Kennedy, 4, Chaparral 1 After trailing 2-1 at intermission, the Wolverines went on to lose a nonconference home game against Kennedy Sept. 10.

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Key performers Sophomore Jake Krey assisted on senior Kolby Ortiz’s lone goal for Chaparral. Chaparral 3, Elizabeth 1 Chaparral scored two goals in the second half to overtake Elizabeth during a nonconference road game Sept. 12. Key performers: Goaltender Justus Kaack had six saves and sophomore Jake Krey had three shots on goal, getting one past the Cardinals’ goalie and assisting on another goal. BOYS GOLF Plum Creek: Chaparral got 11th place out of 11 during a tournament at Plum Creek Sept. 9. The Wolverines shot a 380 team score. Individual player stats were not available. BOYS TENNIS Highlands Ranch 6, Chaparral 1: Chaparral lost in a home conference game Sept. 9 at Railbender Park in Parker. The team’s victory came from its No. 2 singles player, senior Michael Condie, who went 6-0, 6-1. The No. 2 doubles team of senior Jack Driggers and junior Jack Browne went to three sets, stretched the third set to a 10-7 score. Ponderosa 7, Chaparral 0: Chaparral lost in a conference road match against Ponderosa Sept. 10. No. 1 singles player Andrew Hartman took his match to three sets, as did the No. 2 doubles team of senior Jack Driggers and junior Jack Browne.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP LEGEND FOOTBALL Rocky Mountain 45, Legend 21 The Titans lost a non-conference home game Sept. 11, dropping to 0-2 on the season. Key performers: Senior Brayden Freeman had 76 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown. Senior Michael Tombre had a receiving touchdown and quarterback Marc Muma went 11-for-19 passing for 122 yards. VOLLEYBALL Legend 3, Eagle Valley 0 The Titans won a nonconference home game against Eagle Valley Sept. 4. Key performers: Senior Kasie Gilfert had 13 kills and junior Katie Turner had 10 kills. Legend 3, Air Academy 0 The Titans won a match at a neutral site Sept. 4 against Air Academy. They won the second set 25-15 and narrowly escaped the third set with a 27-25 win. Key performers: Senior Piper Thompson had three aces, senior Jordan Mullen had six kills and 12 digs, and senior Cyan Blackdeer had three blocks. Legend 3, Doherty 1 The Titans won a nonconference away match in four sets against Doherty Sept. 8. Key performers: Senior Kasie Gilfert had nine kills and four blocks, and Hannah Haveman had seven kills and four blocks. Lewis Palmer 3, Legend 0 The Titans lost a nonconference road match Sept. 10 against Lewis Palmer. Legend kept it close in the first and third sets, going 25-23 and 30-28 respectively. Key performers: Senior Jordan Mullen had 11 kills and two aces, and Alexa Keith had three blocks. Junior Kayleigh Thomp-

son had nine digs. SOFTBALL Legend 17, Lamar 3 The Titans won a neutral tournament game against Lamar Sept. 5. Key performers: Freshman Zoey Lecompte went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while senior Brooke Doumer went 2-for3 with four RBIs. As a pitcher, Lecompte faced 9 batters, giving up only two hits and striking out four. Legend 8, Douglas County 7 The Titans won a neutral tournament game against the Huskies Sept. 5, improving to 6-1 on the season. Key performers: Junior Jesse Smith went 3-for-3 with three runs, and junior Zoe Mihalicz went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Junior Kailey Kumor gave up 12 hits and six earned runs, but struck out four batters. Legend 8, Cherokee Trail 6 The Titans won a nonconference home game against Cherokee Trail, despite a five-run rally in the seventh inning. Key performers: Junior Zoe Mihalicz went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, and sophomore Alyssa Nunn went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Junior Kailey Kumor faced 32 batters and gave up only four earned runs. Eaglecrest 8, Legend 5 The Titans lost a nonconference road game against Eaglecrest Sept. 10. Legend had 11 hits and two errors in the game. Key performers: Senior Brooke Doumer went 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Senior Brittney Russo went 2-for-3.

BOYS SOCCER Legend 2, Doherty 1 The Titans won a nonconference home game against Doherty, moving to 3-1 on the season. Key performers: Senior Cordero Gonzales and junior Eric Peter each notched a goal, while sophomore Sam Gardner and senior Dana Smith each had an assist. Senior goalie Logan Rudig had five saves. Rocky Mountain 2, Legend 0 Legend lost a nonconference road game Sept. 10 against Rocky Mountain. The Titans did not submit individual player stats. BOYS GOLF Plum Creek: Legend finished 9th out of 11 during the Continental League Plum Creek tournament Sept. 9. The team had a cumulative score of 331. BOYS TENNIS Ponderosa 4, Legend 3: The Titans narrowly fell to the Mustangs at home Sept. 8. Seniors Jacob Maxwell and Jacob Granley, the No. 1 and No. 2 singles players for Legend, respectively, won in three sets, as did the No. 3 doubles team of sophomore Brian Stewart and senior Nicholas Therwhanger. Heritage 7, Legend 0: The Titans lost a road match against Heritage. Senior Jacob Maxwell, the No. 1 singles player, kept it close in the second set, going 6-4. VOLLEYBALL Lutheran 2, Villa Maria Academy 0

The Lions won a nonconference game against Villa Maria Academy, of Erie, Pennsylvania, during a tournament Sept. 4. They won 25-6 and 25-11. Key performers: Senior Ashley Hazel had five kills, senior Madi Arnell had five aces, and senior Jordan Meisner had four blocks. Lutheran 2, Boca Raton Christian 1 The Lions won in a nonconference match at a neutral site against Boca Raton Christian of Florida Sept. 4. Key performers: Seniors Ashley Hazel and Cayley Walker had nine kills each, senior Brooke Ortmayer had four aces, and senior Beth Vanderhyde had eight digs. Park Hill South 2, Lutheran 0 The Lions lost against Missouri team Park Hill South in a tournament Sept. 4. Key performers: Senior Cayley Walker had five kills each, senior Jordan Meisner had two blocks, and senior Beth Vanderhyde had six digs. Lutheran 2, Scarsdale 0 The Lions beat New York team Scarsdale in a match at a tournament Sept. 5. Key performers: Senior Cayley Walker had six kills and five aces, and sophomore Tori Bjorgum had 10 digs and four kills. Senior Madi Arnell had 19 assists. BOYS SOCCER Valley 8, Lutheran 0 Lutheran lost a nonconference road game against Valley Sept. 10. Valley scored four goals in each half. Key performers: The Lions did not submit any individual player stats. Lutheran 1, Evangelical Christian 1 The Lions’ nonconference home game against the Eagles ended in a tie Sept. 12. Key performers: Sophomore Brandon Johnson had the Lions’ goal and Nick Spykstra had the assist.

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Original Grantor: ANNA PAULA LIMA Original Beneficiary: BOKF, NA DBA COLORADO STATE BANK AND TRUST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BOKF, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION D/B/A BANK OF OKLAHOMA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER TO COLORADO STATE BANK & TRUST, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/14/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 9/27/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012072863 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $367,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $367,000.00

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To Whom It May Concern: On 6/30/2015 11:45:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0398 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/10/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: EDWARD M. JOHNS AND MARY B. JOHNS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/2/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/9/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006039128 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $644,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $643,782.38 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, PARKER RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9662 Blanketflower Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 9/10/2015 Last Publication: 10/8/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/13/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-632653-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0398 First Publication: 9/10/2015 Last Publication: 10/8/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0162 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/30/2015 11:45:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

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Original Grantor: NANCY E. MCGILL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-75CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-75CB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/18/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/20/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005101064 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $176,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $173,888.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 76, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 8 AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED DECEMBER 5, 1983 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 317378, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 8859 Coneflower Pl, Parker, CO 80134-8997 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 8/27/2015 Last Publication: 9/24/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/30/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: PATRICIA D. SACHSE Colorado Registration #: 40633 6595 WEST 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 100, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO Phone #: (303) 586-1174 Fax #: Attorney File #: B22703 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0162 First Publication: 8/27/2015 Last Publication: 9/24/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0170 To Whom It May Concern: On 7/9/2015 1:34:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ANNA PAULA LIMA Original Beneficiary: BOKF, NA DBA COLORADO STATE BANK AND TRUST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BOKF, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION D/B/A BANK OF OKLAHOMA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER TO COLORADO STATE BANK & TRUST, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/14/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 9/27/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012072863 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $367,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $367,000.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, BLOCK 8, HORSESHOE RIDGE, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 18115 Tennyson Lane, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 9/10/2015 Last Publication: 10/8/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 7/23/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14CO00133-3 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0170 First Publication: 9/10/2015 Last Publication: 10/8/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of PATRICIA LOUISE DURBIN, Deceased Case Number: 2015PR30793 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to ARAPAHOE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO on or before JANUARY 10, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE: Nicholas H. Thompson, #44529 10964 South Pikes Peak Drive Parker, Colorado 80138 Phone: 303-841-3652; fax: 303-841-5715 Email: nthompson@reidandscheffel.com Legal Notice No.: 56710 First Publication: September 10, 2015 Last Publication: September 24, 2015 Publisher: Littleton Independent

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV30908, Division/Courtroom 3 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 2015-0001662 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff v. CHARLES E. LIKEN, JR.; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; COTTONWOOD SOUTH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s).

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NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

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DISTRICT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2013CV30908, Division/Courtroom 3 SHERIFF’S SALE NO. 2015-0001662

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff v. CHARLES E. LIKEN, JR.; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; COTTONWOOD SOUTH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendant(s).

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Regarding: UNIT C, BUILDING 15, COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 30, FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUM MAP NO. 30 RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006 AT RECEPTION NO. 2006102250, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR COTTONWOOD SOUTH CONDOMINIUMS FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004120167 AS AMENDED IN TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005010456, IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Also known as 17200 Waterhouse Circle, Unit C, Parker, Colorado 80134. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS, Please take notice: You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff's Office of Douglas County, Colorado at 10:00 A.M., on the 6th day November, 2015, at 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2213, Castle Rock, CO 80109, phone number 303-814-7089. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale. All bidders will be required to have in their possession cash or certified funds at least equal to the amount of the judgment creditor’s bid. Please telephone 303-814-7089 prior to the sale to ascertain the amount of this bid. The highest and best bidder will have one hour following the sale to tender the full amount of their bid, or they will be deemed to have withdrawn their bid. BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE INITIAL BID AT THE TIME OF SALE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Judgment is in the amount of $ 26,141.76. All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at 303-814-7089. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is Wendy E. Weigler, Esq., Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP, 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, Colorado 80127 303-8631870. Tony G. Spurlock Sheriff of Douglas County, Colorado By: Ron Hanavan, Deputy Legal Notice No.: 927715 First Publication: September 17, 2015 Last Publication: October 15, 2015 Published In: The Douglas County NewsPress

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on October 10, 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and WILDCAT CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. for the Sageport 2014 Local Improvement District (LID 14-01) Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2013-024 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Wildcat Construction Co, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said October 10, 2015, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Sean Owens, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 927682 First Publication: September 10, 2015 Last Publication: September 17, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on October 10, 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on of a contract between Douglas To advertise your publicaccount notices County andcall A-1 303-566-4100 CHIPSEAL COMPANY for the 2015 Surface Treatment Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2015002 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said A-1 Chipseal Company for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, Public Notice provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) subcontractors in or about the perform#043-15 ance of said work, or that supplied rental DOUGLAS COUNTY machinery, tools, or equipment to the exFACILITIES MASTER PLAN tent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said The Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Suptime of such final settlement on said Octoport Services Department of Douglas ber 10, 2015, file a verified statement of County Government, hereinafter referred the amount due and unpaid on account of to as the County, respectfully requests such claim with the Board of County Comproposals from responsible and qualified missioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Consultants to provide a facilities master Director, with a copy to the Project Enginplan for certain departments and offices. eer, Terry Gruber, Department of Public The scope of work shall include analysis Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Buildof county facilities, to include but not be ing, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle limited to, current conditions, space Rock, CO 80104. needs/requirements, adjacencies, demographic needs, and security needs and Failure on the part of claimant to file such concerns. The new master plan should statement prior to such final settlement will provide adequate information and space relieve said County of Douglas from all for ten (10) to twenty (20) years in the fuand any liability for such claimant's claim. ture.

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

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

Three (3) copies of your RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFP No. 043-15, Facilities Master Plan” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFP responses will be received until 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened. Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor. Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 927723 First Publication: September 17, 2015 Last Publication: September 17, 2015 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 October 10, 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC. for the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2015-003 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said October 10, 2015, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 927685 First Publication: September 10, 2015 Last Publication: September 17, 2015 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 October 10, 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and A-1 CHIPSEAL COMPANY for the 2015 Surface Treatment Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2015002 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said A-1 Chipseal Company for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said October 10, 2015, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Terry Gruber, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Legal Notice No.: 927686 First Publication: September 10, 2015 Last Publication: September 17, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following ordinance was adopted on second and final reading at a regular public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas on September 8, 2015: ORDINANCE NO. O-015-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY MINORS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. O001-003 /s/ Codie Brenner Codie Brenner, Deputy Clerk and Recorder Legal Notice No.: 927716 First Publication: September 17, 2015 Last Publication: September 17, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #041-15 INMATE FOOD SERVICE

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposals from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of Food Service, to include, inmate and staff meals (seven (7) days per week) for an average population of three-hundred (300).

ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015, THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK SITE LOCATION AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. EACH PERSON MUST CLEAR SECURITY BEFORE ENTERING THE LOBBY; THE SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM. ONLY THOSE COMPANIES ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT AN RFP RESPONSE.

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

Five (5) copies of your RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFP No. 041-15, Inmate Food Service” prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed responses will not be accepted. RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 by the Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

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

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303-660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 927721 First Publication: September 17, 2015 Last Publication: September 17, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, BLOCK 8, HORSESHOE RIDGE, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 18115 Tennyson Lane, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wed-

Also known as 17200 Waterhouse Circle, Unit C, Parker, Colorado 80134.

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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.

Be Informed! The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director. Legal Notice No.: 927686 First Publication: September 10, 2015

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FOOTBALL Ponderosa 21, Mesa Ridge 20 The Mustangs pulled out a one-point win in a nonconference road game Sept. 11. Mesa Ridge scored 13 points in the third quarter, but a late touchdown by Ponderosa sealed the victory. Key performers: Junior Mike Lindberg had 134 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown, and senior Nick Wilson had 101 total yards and a touchdown. He went 7-for-12 passing for 39 yards. Junior Cole Hall had the team’s other touchdown. VOLLEYBALL Ponderosa 3, Castle View 0 The Mustangs notched a convincing win against the Sabercats in a road conference match Sept. 8. Key performers: Seniors Camille Smith and Allison Smith combined for 21 kills and seven blocks and senior Izzy Schneyer had 11 digs. Cherokee Trail 3, Ponderosa 1 The Mustangs lost a road match against Cherokee Trail that went to four sets Sept. 10. Key performers: Senior Allison Smith notched 25 kills and six digs, while senior Camille Smith had nine kills and four blocks. Ponderosa 3, ThunderRidge 1 Ponderosa won a home conference match against ThunderRidge Sept. 11.

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at Advanced Pet Care of Parker. Hebert is majoring in biology. Jacob Holm, of Parker, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at LeTourneau University. Holm is senior majoring in engineering. Bailey Lai, of Parker, received a full,

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SPORTS ROUNDUP PONDEROSA Key performers: Seniors Allison Smith and Camille Smith combined for 35 kills and 11 blocks. Senior Izzy Schneyer had 19 blocks and senior Laurel Lech had 48 assists. SOFTBALL Ponderosa 10, Elizabeth 1 The Mustangs cruised to victory in a neutral tournament game against the Cardinals Sept. 5 Key performers: Senior Alise Morin went 3-for-3 with three RBIs. Junior Peyton Matejka went 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Freshman Madison Dailey had five strikeouts and zero earned runs. Ponderosa 4, Burlington 1 The Mustangs won a neutral tournament game against Burlington Sept. 5. Key performers: Junior Kendall Boyum hit a double, and senior Hannah Smith drove in two runs. Senior Alise Morin struck out six batters. Ponderosa 11, Liberty 1 The Mustangs defeated Liberty in a non-conference home game Sept. 8. The Mustangs put up five runs in the fourth inning. Key performers: Junior Peyton Matejka and sophomore Noraa Fort both went 3-for-4, with the latter scoring three runs.

four-year QuestBridge National College Match scholarship. She is attending Pomona College. Lai is a graduate of Chaparral High School. Veronica Maxey, of Parker, graduated with highest honors from Montana State University. Daniel Nicolls, of Parker, graduated with honors from Montana State University. Brittney Alexandra Ricci, of Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University.

Freshman Allison Spaid drove in three runs and freshman pitcher Julia Qualteri did not give up an earned run. Grandview 14, Ponderosa 6 The Mustangs lost at home to the Wolves, who put up eight runs in the first two innings. Key performers: Senior Alise Morin hit a home run, and junior Kendall Boyum had two doubles and a triple. Vista Ridge 6, Ponderosa 3 The Mustangs lost a nonconference road game Sept. 11, despite outhitting Vista Ridge nine to seven. Key performers: Junior Peyton Matejka and sophomore Cassidy Pitts both went 2-for-3, with Matejka hitting a triple. Freshman Madison Dailey gave up two earned runs, but struck out four batters.

Key performers: Junior Parker Klein had the team’s only goal. Freshman Spencer Eyers had seven saves. BOYS GOLF Continental League Plum Creek: The Mustangs nabbed 7th place out of 11 Sept. 9 in Castle Rock. The team scored a combined 325.

BOYS SOCCER Ponderosa 9, Pueblo County 0 The Mustangs dominated a nonconference match against Pueblo County Sept. 8. They scored six goals in the first half. Key performers: Junior Parker Klein had three goals and two assists. Freshman Cole Keith had four saves. Lakewood 2, Ponderosa 1 Ponderosa lost a nonconference road match against Lakewood Sept. 10.

BOYS TENNIS Ponderosa 4, Legend 3: Ponderosa edged Legend in a home conference match Sept. 8. Four of the matches went to three sets. No. 3 singles player Conor Smith won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. The No. 4 doubles team of sophomores Peyton Correll and Braden Bradshaw won 7-5, 2-6, 6-2. Heritage 7, Ponderosa 0: Ponderosa lost against Heritage during a match at home against Heritage. The No. 3 doubles team of seniors Grant Zimmerman and Myles Hammond took it to three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Ponderosa 7, Chaparral 0: The Mustangs shut out cross-town rival Chaparral during a home match Sept. 10. Sophomore Luke Lindell, the No. 2 singles player for the Mustangs, won 6-4, 6-2, and the No. 1 doubles team of sophomore Hayden Smith and senior Spence Benjamin won 6-1, 7-5.

Stephen Salansky, of Elizabeth, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Lawrence University. Salansky is a 2011 graduate of Chaparral High School and the son of Mark and Sara Salansky, of Elizabeth. Bridget Samuelson, of Parker, graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Marquette University. Christina Spencer, of Parker, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Whitworth University. Michaela Sutton, of Parker, graduated

with a master’s degree in medical science, physician assistant, from Baldwin Wallace University. Ryan Tapp, of Parker, was named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Drake University. Karie A. Walter, of Parker, graduated in May with a master’s degree in communication science and disorders from Wichita State University. Cailin Wilson, of Parker, graduated from Montana State University.