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RELIEF IS ON THE WAY: Plans call for improvements on stretch of Santa Fe Drive P5 THE THRILL IS BACK: The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is set for another ride P8 DIFFERENT APPROACHES: Bowlers face a choice: Old-school alley or modern entertainment complex P31 Artist Donna Lutsky begins sketching her painting of the Highlands Ranch Mansion during Plein Air at the Mansion on July 22. At the free event, guests wandered the mansion grounds and visited with nine local artists as they painted the surrounding scenic landscape. Some brought a picnic to enjoy on the lawn; others enjoyed wine and beer for purchase. The mansion event was the first of its kind.

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Emily Wormington, a 17-year-old from Highlands Ranch and this year’s Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Queen.

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EMILY WORMINGTON

2017 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Queen A Highlands Ranch native I grew up in Highlands Ranch.

I’ve always lived in the same house down the street from Eastridge Recreation Center. I’m 17 years old and getting ready to complete my senior year at Highlands Ranch High School. I was a varsity cheerleader and a varsity diver up until my sophomore year, when I started doing rodeo.

I love being outdoors — hiking and camping and exploring Colorado.

My younger brother, Jack, is a sophomore at Highlands Ranch High School. My mom and dad are originally from England — they moved here in 1996.

After high school, I want to study political science at Colorado State University and continue on to study law or journalism and broadcasting.

Becoming a fair and rodeo queen I started taking lessons with a former Miss Rodeo Colorado when I was 9 years old. From then on I branched out and tried other rodeo events in the com-

munity and I fell in love. I started in local rodeos, barrel racing and pole bending. I heard about Douglas County Fair and Rodeo and thought there was no better way to show support for the county and a sport I am very passionate about.

Rodeo pageant is kind of like a normal beauty pageant where you take a written test, interview and answer an impromptu question and model. What’s different about this pageant is it’s rodeobased, so part of the pageant is on horseback.

My favorite pageant event is giving speeches — I love public speaking. For this year’s fair and rodeo, from Aug. 3-6, I’m excited to see all of the things that myself and my court have worked hard to establish and to see the community come together for a fun weekend.

Fun fact The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is the fastest-growing fair and rodeo in the state.

We partner with Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association for their Hall of Fame induction.

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Household chemical roundup set The Highlands Ranch Metro District will host a Household Chemical Roundup from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Shea Stadium at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle. The event is open to Douglas County residents. Address verification is required through a utility bill, phone bill or driver’s license.

Accepted items include house, garden and pool chemicals, paint, paint products, automotive fluids, fuels, 1- to 20-lb. propane tanks, vehicle and household batteries, items containing mercury, aerosols, fluorescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps and passenger vehicle and pickup truck tires with rims removed.

Items not accepted include business and commercial waste, radioactive waste, electronic waste, explosive waste, smoke detectors, waste containing asbestos, tractor tires and scrap metal. The metro district needs about 100 volunteers for the event.

Those interested in helping should contact Kari Larese at 720-240-4909.

Ladies Fishing on the Fly The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association, a nonprofit under the Highlands Ranch Community Association umbrella, together with Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited will teach ladies ages 16 and older the art of fly fishing.

A classroom session will be from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd., followed by a field trip from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 12.

With hands-on instruction, expert instructors will cover fly fishing basics, including casting, reading the water, entomology, conservation, tying, knots and landing and releasing.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of event, if not sold out. For more informa-

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HR MTB series The 2017 Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike Series, hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, will be held the first four Wednesday nights of the upcoming month on Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23.

Mountain bikers of all ages and abilities are welcome to the evening races that begin at 6 p.m. Participants will be placed in one of seven categories. Points will be collected throughout the series and a male and female championship of each category will be crowned at the end of the series.

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The Colorado Healthy Hospital Compact formed in 2014 for Colorado hospitals to make organizational changes that promote health and wellness. Compact hospitals agree to work across four improvement areas: healthy food, healthy beverage, marketing and breastfeeding support.

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Q&A with school board candidate Randy Mills Small business owner pursues District D post

‘I think we should always strive for excellence. That’s number one.’

BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Randy Mills, Candidate for Douglas County

Editor’s note: This is one in an ongoing series of Q&As with each of the candidates for the Douglas County School District Board of Education.

School District Board of Education

Randy Mills describes himself as a cowboy. Complete with his signature hat, Mills says he has a fondness for the Western way of life and believes in the code of the West principle of taking pride in your work.

Mills, of Castle Rock, spent his early years outside of Munich, Germany, where his parents served as educators to the children of American service members stationed abroad. He learned to ski by riding the subway to the nearby Alps.

As a young adult, he came back to America, choosing to come to Colorado, in part, because of his love of skiing.

He is a small business owner and electrician who said he hopes to advocate for more vocational training in the school district.

Both of his daughters were educated in the Douglas County School District, where they attended both neighborhood and online schools.

As part of the four-person Elevate Douglas County slate, Mills, 56, is running for the District D seat, which includes portions of Castle Rock as well as the Franktown area. The seat is currently held by Judith Reynolds, who was first elected in 2013. Reynolds has not announced if she will seek re-election.

Why did you decide to run?

We had a great experience with both of our daughters (in Douglas County schools). If we look at the benchmarks, Douglas County is doing some things well, but that’s not to say there isn’t room to grow, that there isn’t room to pursue a higher bar. Our experience was very positive. At the very least, I would want that for anyone else that’s a young family in this county. Many are attracted here by our school system, as they should be. And we need to have a vibrant educational system.

That’s reason number one. That’s why

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I’m in this race. I would be an ambassador. I would be a servant leader. I would want to be representative of the voices in the community.

What are the most important issues facing the school district?

I think we should always strive for excellence. That’s number one. We should keep the bar high. I understand there are certain accreditations and those kind of things, but we need to keep the bar high. We need to figure out the solutions and environments that make that happen. I understand there are other demands in the county.

There are fiscal demands. That’s in the airwaves right now. They are complicated. Not that they can’t be comprehended, but they need to be well thought through. We need to understand what dynamics are going on and what the nuances are. My pledge is that I can be deliberative in that process.

The board has been divided in recent years.

How would you help bridge that divide?

If you’re honored to be on that board, I think moms and dads, the community, want a certain level of decorum. I think that’s expected and I think that should be the example. I’m not going to speak to what the history is there. What I would bring to it is a certain level of respect and civility.

Would you be supportive of a bond or mill levy to bring more funding to the district?

I would be deliberative with it. Perhaps that’s the case, but we should look at it thoroughly and understand all of the mechanisms that come together.

That’s not just a bond or a mill-levy override, but what other fiscal resources do we have? What other efficiencies do we have? It’s a big institution. And to the administration’s credit, they found 20-plus million (dollars) in the recent budget. That’s like 3 percent. That’s not to say we couldn’t review (if a bond or mill levy is needed), but I think we need to be thorough in our assessment and then make a judgment.

What do you want people to know about you?

I love Douglas County. I love life. I love liberty. I love the pursuit of happiness. This is the American dream, and an important component of that is a well-rounded education system.

I believe I could help contribute to that.

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Improvements planned for stretch of Santa Fe in Highlands Ranch Construction from Highlands Ranch Parkway to County Line Road scheduled to begin in 2019

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The future of a two-mile stretch of Santa Fe Drive that runs along the western border of Highlands Ranch looks promising.

A project to improve capacity and safety along Sante Fe, from Highlands Ranch Parkway to County Line Road, is expected to begin in 2019, according to a July 19 presentation at a Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

The stretch of road is used by about 40,000 motorists per day, said Jason Longsdorf, senior transportation planner of the project’s engineer firm, HDR, which is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Highlands Ranch Parkway to C-470 Project’s plans accommodate anticipated traffic volume in the year 2040 — about 70,000 motorists per day.

Slated for a 2021 completion, the corridor will have three lanes in each direction — north and southbound now have two — raised medians and a continuous-flow intersection. Unlike

Plans to improve the intersection of Sante Fe Drive and Highlands Ranch Parkway are moving forward. Construction of three lanes in each direction, raised medians and a continuous flow intersection is expected to begin in 2019.

ALEX DEWIND a traditional signalized intersection, a CFI has left-turning traffic placed left of oncoming traffic and well before the signal light. The concept reduces backup caused by turning traffic and provides more green light time for main routes, according to the presentation.

The alternative design is slowly emerging in the Front Range. The first CFI in Colorado was built in 2010 in the city of Loveland. Construction of a Wheatridge CFI, at 38th and Wadsworth, is expected to begin in 2019.

The Santa Fe project’s start date is two years out, in part, because of the nearby C-470 Express Lanes Expansion Project.

“It will make the project much sim-

pler to wait until 2019 when the C-470 construction project is complete,” Longsdorf said, “so we can have access to most convenient construction staging areas, and we won’t need to coordinate traveler information updates and detours with that project.”

The project is the result of a 2015 Planning and Environmental Linkage study conducted by Douglas County to analyze necessary improvements along US 85 from State Highway 67 in Sedalia to County Line Road in Highlands Ranch.

The $70 million project will be paid for by county, state and federal funds, according to HDR. Residential and commercial growth in northwest Douglas County, includ-

ing Sterling Ranch, a development of 12,000 homes with a 20-year build out, and Central Park, a multi-use development under construction in Highlands Ranch, prompted a desire to look at the Highlands Ranch Parkway to C-470 corridor, Longsdorf said.

A corridor stakeholder group — of representatives from dozens of regional organizations, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife, South Metro Fire Rescue, Highlands Ranch Community Association, Douglas County School District and others — formed in 2015 to provide direction and feedback on the project.

HDR is now finalizing design plans and beginning right-of-way acquisition.

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Sterling Ranch Civic Center construction begins Business leaders, officials celebrate first commercial building of development

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dressed in suits and sundresses, business leaders and government officials of Douglas County assembled on a dirt field in what is quickly becoming the first village of Sterling Ranch.

Surrounded by paved roads weaving through finished and unfinished homes and the bustle of construction equipment, the group celebrated the future of the ground beneath them — where a 30,000-square-foot civic center, coated in “sterling” stainless steel and equipped with health and wellness features, will be built.

“We are very excited about the alternatives, the new solutions,” Harold Smethills — who, with his wife, Diane, founded the master-planned community — said at a July 21 groundbreaking ceremony. “What is most exciting for us is the new way of living.”

The civic center marks the first commercial building of Sterling Ranch, a $4.4 billion development spanning 3,400 acres west of Santa Fe Drive and south of Chatfield Reservoir. After a 20-year buildout, Sterling Ranch is expected to have 12,000 homes with 33,000 people, along with schools, churches, shopping, recreation and forward-thinking technology.

Community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony highlighted Sterling Ranch’s impact on the prosperity of Douglas County.

The development will create 9,000 jobs of all varieties, including commercial, construction, retail and primary employers, according to Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corp., a nonprofit organization that works to attract and

Key players of Sterling Ranch, including developers, architects, business leaders and Douglas County commissioners, shovel the first round of dirt at the site of a future civic center. The July 21 groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the development’s first commercial building, slated for completion in spring 2018.

ALEX DEWIND retain area businesses. Building of the development itself is projected tol generate several thousand construction-related jobs per year.

“More residents,” Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas said to the intimate crowd, “means more economic development.”

Moving away from tradition, Sterling Ranch encourages new solutions to old problems, Smethill said.

One being water supply: About 40 percent of irrigation will come from rainwater collected from commercial buildings and street gutters by a storm management system. Another is technology: An underground fiberoptic network will deliver fiber, or bandwidth, to every home, allowing access to some of the fastest internet speeds. Homes and businesses will be interconnected through a virtual touch-screen that controls devices and

energy usage.

Construction of model homes of one of eight villages in Sterling Ranch broke ground nearly a year ago, following 12 years of collaboration and some controversy. The development drew opposition from a neighboring community association over adequate water supply and impact on quality of life.

Today, those model homes sit among dozens of completed homes and lots — of which 40 to 50 have sold — in the first village, called Providence. At its completion, Providence will have 800 single-family homes, 85 acres of open space, one school, a church, a recreation center and a civic center, which is now under construction south of Titan Road.

“Residents are going to embrace this as a building that fits into their neighborhood,” said Greg Uhen, CEO

of Eppstein Uhen Architects, the firm behind the building, “That they can use and enjoy and that adds to their daily life.”

Slated for a spring 2018 completion, the multi-use building will be used for enjoyment and education — one side will have outdoor gardens, floor-to-ceiling windows, an exhibit space, coffee shop and wine bar — and health and wellness. UCHealth recently announced that it will occupy 8,000 square feet of the center and provide primary care, which is currently nonexistent in the Chatfield Valley.

The building will evolve and change as Sterling Ranch grows, Uhen said.

But its shiny stainless steel exterior will always serve the same purpose.

“It will become iconic,” Uhen said, “something people will realize and recognize as they come in.”

Pool in Denver prepares future scuba divers The Go Dive Now pool allows public to try scuba gear

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

David Knoll, 28, had never before worn scuba gear. But July 22, the Centennial resident suited up and went for a dive. Knoll was one of many Denver area residents taking part in the Go Dive Now Pool, which was set up in front of the Downtown Aquarium in Denver.

The Go Dive Now Pool is produced by the nonprofit, Diving Equipment & Market-

Denver area residents were able to test out scuba gear for free this past weekend.

SHANNA FORTIER ing Association (DEMA) and allows visitors to try scuba diving with a certified dive leader in the warm, safe confines of a 4-foot deep portable swimming

pool.

The 30-foot, 15,000-gallon pool and exhibit was staffed by professional instructors and dive leaders from A1 Scuba and

Travel in Littleton.

“We’re trying to make a way for people to try scuba without even thinking about it,” said David Reidenbach, pool tour coordinator.

The pool has been traveling the United States for 20 years introducing people to scuba without the risk of the open water. It makes a stop in Denver once a year. Reidenbach said despite what many think, Colorado actually ranks in the Top 10 list of most divers per capita in the United States.

“Think about it,” Reidenbach said. “You have everything in your back yard. You can go skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking any time you want. So, when it’s time to take a vacation, you want to go

somewhere different.”

Kayla Whiting, 20, of Highlands Ranch, began her diving journey at a Go Dive Now event.

“I fell in love with it,” she said. “I think it’s an awesome idea to figure out if you like it or if you’re comfortable.”

Whiting and Knoll, friends and sign language interpreters, hope to one day combine their skills to sign an underwater wedding.

The Downtown Aquarium does offer two scuba programs inside the animal tanks. One is a volunteer program fro certified divers. The other is for the general public who would like to dive in one of three tanks at the aquarium, including the shark tank.

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Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment (C-RAD) avalanche dogs pose on a snowmobile in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. Through July, Chuck and Don’s pet store, which has locations across the Denver metro area, is asking customers to round up their total or make a donation for C-RAD. PHOTO COURTESY TRIPP FAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Local pet store raises money for avalanche rescue teams Chuck and Don’s is accepting donations through the end of July

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Connor Kuybus lost his dad to an avalanche three years ago. Still, the 16-year-old has a positive outlook on life. An avid skier and outdoorsman, Kuybus enjoys learning new activities and keeping busy at work. And when his employer announced its annual fundraising campaign, he said he couldn’t have been happier.

“I really enjoy being able to raise money for something that is so close to me,” said Kuybus, who works at Chuck and Don’s Pet Food and Supplies, 4008 Red Cedar Drive, in Highlands Ranch.

For the month of July, all nine metro area Chuck and Don’s locations are taking donations for Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment (C-RAD), a nonprofit organization started in 2016

by Flight for Life Colorado to train avalanche deployment teams, which consist of a snow technician or patrol, a dog handler and an avalanche rescue dog. To date, Chuck and Don’s Colorado stores have raised about $25,000.

DENVER METRO AREA CHUCK AND DON’S LOCATIONS • Aurora: 6380 S. Parker Road, Suite 107 • Castle Rock: 4765 Front Street • Centennial: 2253 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 503 • Denver: 201 University Ave., Unit 113 • Highlands Ranch, 4008 Red Cedar Drive • Lakewood: 1535 S. Kipling Parkway, Suites I & J • Littleton: 9868 W. Belleview Ave. • Longmont: 1250 S. Hover Street, Suite 260 • Westminster: 4550 Main Street, Unit 300 The pet store picked the organization for its Raising Awareness campaign, an annual effort to give back to the community. Since its inception in 2013, the campaign has raised nearly $540,000 for organizations in Minnesota and Colorado, where stores are located, according to a Chuck and Don’s representative.

At a company meeting prior to the start of this year’s campaign, Cecilia Auch, store manager of Chuck and Don’s Highlands Ranch, came face-toface with one of C-RAD’s avalanche dogs. She described the cattle dog with its long tail and pointed snout as sweet and smart.

The Highlands Ranch Motor Vehicle Office will resume normal business hours on August 1, 2017. New hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents may also renew vehicle license plates online at www.douglasdrives.com

Planning Commission vacancies Douglas County is seeking two regular members and one alternate member to serve on the Douglas County Planning Commission in Districts II and III. For more information about the Planning Commission vacancies or to complete an application, please visit www.douglas. co.us and search for Planning Commission or contact Christy Gordon at 303.660.7401.

Strive to Thrive offers hot meal and assistance Going through some difficult times? Need help with basic needs? Join us on Tuesday, August 1 from 4-6 p.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. For free transportation to and from the event please contact Douglas County First Call prior to July 27 at 303.660-7519. For more information visit www.communityofcarenetwork.com

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DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR PREVIEW

Tradition of exhibits, fun times brings people back Get ready: Annual event returns for 99th time, with kickoff July 29

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As opening day for the 99th Douglas County Fair and Rodeo draws near, local officials are celebrating a tradition rich in history, culture and entertainment .

“I think it’s one of the events that brings the whole county together,” Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said.

Part of the beauty in the fair and rodeo, which kicks off July 29, is its widespread influence, Partridge said. Relatives visit from out-of-state to see exhibits. Parents and children work together on projects.

“Respect, the work ethic involved, the integrity, caring for something besides yourself and leadership,” Partridge said of what 4-H teaches young people in the county.

The event celebrates family, community and the area’s history, including the importance of agriculture. But most importantly, Partridge believes the fair and rodeo is about tradition.

This year’s fair and rodeo, which runs through Aug. 6 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock, includes plenty of new and exciting features.

Festivities start with a townheld cattle drive on July 28 and the Castle Rock Chamber Fair Parade the morning of July 29. The days that follow are filled with livestock shows, musical performances, rodeo events, project exhibits and a slew of entertainment options.

New this year in the livestock arena is an addition to the goat show. Fainting goats, a breed of goat that briefly faints when it is startled, have been added to the list of breeds 4-H participants may enter.

“It’s not harmful to them in any way,” fair Administrative Assistant Michelle Bartlett said of the fainting, although the spells are good for a laugh from spectators.

For the second year, the cat show will offer a way for any county resident to get involved with animal exhibits, Bartlett said. The show was added to include kids who do not have the resources, such as land, to raise larger livestock projects.

“All the animal shows that are on the first weekend are open to the public,” Bartlett said, “and we would love for people to attend those.”

A perk for members of the public attending livestock shows, or simply wandering through the barns to see the goats, swine and cattle, is to observe how close a family can be to the animals. Bartlett hopes people

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CASTLE ROCK PARADE The Castle Rock Chamber Fair Parade, hosted in partnership with the Town of Castle Rock, will take place at 9 a.m. July 29 as one of the opening events for the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. The parade begins at the south end of town near the Safeway on Plum Creek Parkway and will travel through the downtown area. More than 100 entries of floats, bands and civic organizations will entertain residents throughout the morning.

A barbecue at the fire station, 300 Perry St., following the parade will benefit the Douglas County High School Quarterback Club.

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IF YOU GO WHAT: 99th Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. The annual event will present two entertainment stages, three PRCA Rodeos, Xtreme Bulls, a carnival, 4-H and FFA exhibits, including livestock, general projects, the Junior Livestock Sale and Discovery Ranch, where children can learn where eggs, apples, potatoes and other food staples are produced. Other activities include a pie-eating contest, mutton bustin’ and the stick horse rodeo.

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Midway Stage. There’s also former very open to answering questions.

Carson noted open class is a great r “It’s a really great learning experi- American Idol finalist and Colorado venue for people with backyard gar- w native Richie Law, who will perform ence because they start to underdens to get involved. with his band the Southern Routes stand where their food comes from,” Carson, who has served as a direc- “ fair board member John Carson said at the Aug. 5 barn dance. w tor on the fair board for 19 years, Fairgoers also can check out of children who attend with their said he’s seen a lot of change and karate demonstrations, pie-eating families. t growth in the fair during those contests, dance groups and Darrell When it comes to other kinds of years. He was around when the fair o Mangum, a skilled storyteller and entertainment, which Bartlett helps first began charging general admis- h member of the Utah Storytelling oversee, there will be plenty for i sion in 1998 to financially support Guild. He performs Aug. 4 and Aug. people to enjoy. its operation. He’s seen ticket sales 5 at the Vendor EXPO Stage.

“This year I’m very excited about o move to an online platform, and Douglas County Fair Board Chair the lineup,” she said of musical t various forms of innovations.

Pam Spradlin says people shouldn’t performances. “We have very good But, always, he said, the fair has a overlook the open class section of bands and most of them are local.”

Whether it be on the Midway Stage the fair. From photography, fine arts, provided good value in entertainb ment: The tradition appeals to canning, baking and crafts to quiltor in the exhibitor buildings, she people more often than they expect. p ing, there are not only a multitude recommends people tune in to popu“Once they come and sample it,” s of creative entries for fairgoers to lar acts like country music group Carson said, “they’ll come back.” view but also many ways for people Dustin Devine and the Real Deal, Road closures during the parade from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. include:

WHERE: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock

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DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR PREVIEW

Poultry trending in popularity with growth in backyard birds Program a good launching pad for other livestock activities

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Alex Cerullo has shown in the poultry show at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo for seven years.

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN 4-H To learn more about showing poultry, introductory classes are offered in the spring to learn showmanship skills and how to keep coops clean. Demonstrations also are conducted so kids can see how showing is done.

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Cerullo has shown poultry for all her seven years in 4-H and plans to keep with it for the remaining four she has left before aging out of the program.

“The first year I felt like I didn’t really know that much,” she said.

Luckily, Cerullo was guided by a mentor in her 4-H club who showed her how to handle her birds, how to care for them “and really get good at it.” She also has learned leadership skills demonstrated by her mentor, Cerullo said.

These days, she’s passing on the favor of mentorship.

“I’ve been able to work with some of the new kids learning to work with their chickens,” she said.

Cerullo will head to the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo this year with nine birds. She’ll go as a more confident showman than when she first entered the poultry division, a better speaker, and as Van Bibber predicted, she’ll also be taking other livestock projects to the fair, including goats and dogs.

“The whole thing about 4-H,” Van Bibber said, “is that we’re growing and educating the kids.”

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When Christy Van Bibber first began working in the 4-H poultry division 10 years ago, 23 kids were showing approximately 90 chickens and other birds at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.

Today, that number is 72 kids with 340 entries among them. That’s up from 323 entries last year. The most entries fair officials have seen was 420 birds — two years ago.

“Over the years it’s grown up,” Van Bibber said of the program. “I think what changed more than anything else was that it changed on the local level … Everybody can have chickens now.”

More municipalities allow residents to raise chickens within city or town limits, a trend that has boosted interest and involvement in poultry showing — particularly in the county’s more urban areas.

“If they have backyard chickens,” Van Bibber said, “they can show them at the fair.”

The poultry show is one of several livestock programs at the fair, which runs from July 29 through Aug. 6.

Organizers and 4-H participants alike say being involved in poultry teaches valuable lessons in leadership and encourages participants to try bigger livestock projects as well.

Van Bibber recommends involving kids in 4-H because of what they learn in the process of raising and caring for animals. In the poultry division.

For instance, participants must keep records of their animals’ food schedule and egg production. They must understand the anatomy of their birds and know facts about the breeds they show — all on top of building a relationship with the bird, feeding and watering it.

“They work hard,” Van Bibber said, “and they see the benefit of doing the work themselves.”

Poultry shows are also judged through a process similar to one-onone interviews, so kids must learn how to confidently communicate information about their birds.

“You learn how to speak in front of people and learn how to present the best of you and the best of your animal,” Van Bibber said.

And, she said, many kids who begin by showing poultry pick up larger projects and branch into other livestock shows.

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Self-storage business could displace longtime residents Land off Santa Fe Drive being eyed for rezoning

by Littleton City Council

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When George and Donna Franz moved into the home they rent on South Santa Fe Drive in 1962, their rent was $85 a month, and they passed the time riding horses along the railroad or counting the handful of cars rolling along the two-lane highway.

If a plan making its way through the City of Littleton’s rezoning process is approved, before long the little, white wood-frame bungalow they call home will be bulldozed and replaced with 800 self-storage units.

George and Donna, both 78, don’t know where they’ll go, but with them will go a link to Littleton’s agricultural past.

“It was great here until everything built up around us,” said George, a retired truck driver, wringing his hands at the kitchen table. “It used to be so quiet here. We sure miss all our old friends. We wish we knew where we’re going to go.”

Their home at 6505 S. Santa Fe Drive is owned by Gary Sutton, whose family ran Valley Feed and Supply, the feed store on Main Street that closed

George and Donna Franz’s home on South Santa Fe Drive is likely to be torn down if a rezoning request is approved. George and Donna, who did not want their picture taken, said they don’t know where they’ll go after 55 years renting the house.

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George and Donna’s house is one of two on a large lot along the South Platte River. Two large barns on the property were used to store hay and straw for the feed store. The other

house on the lot, a handsome brick ranch-style, was home to Sutton’s mother until her death in 2002. After a brief stint as a rental, it now sits abandoned.

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Summer is a busy time for road and maintenance crews working on transportation projects. In the sea of orange cones, Douglas County orga-

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County Road 67 over Bear Creek Nearly 1.5 miles west of the intersection of County Road 67 and Rampart Range Road, crews will work to remove and replace a more than 50-year-old concrete box culvert.

The box culvert is significantly deteriorated and may compromise the roadway. If the roadway section were to fail, a complete road closure would

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Daniels Park Road New trails, parking areas and roadway improvements throughout Daniels Park west of Castle Pines aim to improve the safety and enjoyment of park users and vehicles traveling along Daniels Park Road. The improvements are part of the master plan for

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South Perry Park Road An improvement project to South Perry Park Road, or County Road 105, is located near the main entrance to the Perry Park Subdivision. The project will add a northbound turn lane and a southbound right turn lane. Traffic controls will be installed during

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Happy Canyon Road In May 2016, the county began phase one of a project to install a new sanitary sewer connecting the Lagae development in Castle Pines to the Plum Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant on Highway 85. As part of the project, the county managed asphalt overlay and added drainage improvements that had been planned for several years. Once the sanitary sewer was constructed, Douglas County engineering staff completed a redesign of

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Routine roadway maintenance program A countywide program to provide preventive maintenance on roadways typically begins in March and runs through October.

The average annual cost is $15 million. The county undergoes various pavement treatments to heighten “rideability,” safety and increase

nizes its transportation projects into key areas, such as pavement maintenance or new roadway projects.

Here are some things to know about five specific projects and countywide programs taking place this summer and fall.

be necessary, resulting in a 60- to-80 mile detour for both commuters and recreational users.

Replacing the culvert will mean a temporary one-lane roadway is installed with temporary traffic signals.

The county plans to begin work midSeptember and complete the project by mid-October. The estimated project cost is $300,000 to $400,000. the operation and maintenance of the park, a 1,000-acre historic ranch in Douglas County, and are planned over the next two years.

Construction may begin in August and last through November. The last phase of the project should be completed in 2018. The project cost is $1.6 million.

construction for safety. Commuters and recreational travelers on South Perry Park Road can expect minimal delays.

Douglas County anticipates the project to begin mid-September and be completed in late October. The estimated project cost is $400,000 to $500,000.

the roadway to include further drainage and roadside improvements. The project is split into two phases during which ride quality will improve; concrete shoulders, curbs and gutters will be added; and ditches will be revegetated to control runoff.

Commuters may experience a reduced through lane on Happy Canyon Road at Santa Fe. Phase one of the project will be completed this summer and will cost approximately $330,000. Phase 2 will cost approximately $250,000.

the lifetime of roads. Projects may include sidewalk repair, asphalt overlays and surface treatments.

At the beginning of each year, residents living along streets included in the project receive postcards with information about the upcoming work.

More information is supplied at the onset of each project phase. Roadway signs also inform travelers.

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VOICES The sound of disapproval leads to personal removal

o boo is not taboo. To boo is human.

But what’s the point? The point is to express disapproval when there are no other options.

You are at a Rockies game, and the opposing pitcher throws to first, to hold the runner.

You boo. Why? An opposing coach or the manager walks to the mound to talk with the pitcher.

You boo. Why? “It’s tradition.”

Or maybe it’s because the guy next to you is booing, and the guy next to him is booing, and the guy next to him is booing. There is something about a collective that validates individual behavior.

Do you laugh in a comedy club because some-

thing is genuinely amusing, or do you laugh because others are laughing?

“Others are laughing” is the theory behind one of the most despicable, condescending, demeaning artifices of television.

The laugh track. If it has one, I don’t watch it.

Booing, audibly expressing a thumb’s down, has been around for a long time.

If the court jester came out and said, “Take my wife, please,” he could have and should have been yanked from stage right by a long-handled hook, amid elderly tomatoes in the air at his head. Along with boos.

In the coliseum, a thumb’s down may have meant that you were to become a lion’s kabob, Bob. The etymology of “boo” dates from 1738

Scotland, when a writer named Jacob Curate used it as a word to scare children. Thereafter, ghosts picked up on it, and so did the children in Arthur Radley’s neighborhood.

When baseball came along, booing took on a new connotation. You’re not really trying to scare the Cubs or the Tigers, are you?

I have yet to boo. I am waiting for the perfect moment. Actually there have been plenty of perfect moments already, if I believed in booing. But I don’t. As you know by now, I disapprove of many things. Booing seems senseless.

I have this forum, however, and that enables me to boo, as it were, without booing.

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Sharing some ways you can make a difference in three seconds or less

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Agency needs to be protected July 21 was the birthday of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB is a federal agency with the sole purpose of protecting the average consumer from being taken advantage of by big banks and financial companies. In the last six years, the CFPB has brought back over 12 billion dollars to consumers in America, and most recently it helped the customers of Wells Fargo fight against consumer fraud. The CFPB is important for every consumer, including our men and women who have served. Since 2011, the CFPB has helped 1,429 Colorado servicemembers. This included things such as debt collection, mortgages and credit scams that afflicted many

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Unfortunately, the House recently passed a bill called the Financial CHOICE Act that would severely weaken this agency and its ability to protect citizens with laws that were created in response to the 2008 housing crisis. I urge our senators to stand up for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and vote against legislation that would weaken the CFPB’s ability to protect those that have served to protect us.

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s a lifelong fan of music, I have developed an appreciation for music that spans almost every genre. Everything from country to classical, clasWINNING sic rock to Southern rock, reggae to blues, WORDS and jazz to hymns.

And as I was listening to an old favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd tune, “Gimme Three Steps,” it made me think of something just a little different.

Part of the lyrics go like this: Michael Norton “Oh won’t you gimme three steps, gimme three steps mister, gimme three steps toward the door? Gimme three steps, gimme three steps mister and you’ll never see me no more.”

For some reason I thought about the “three steps” request in the song and related it to something I have been thinking about for a long time. I often think that we overlook the simplest things that we can be doing in our lives or saying to others in our lives that would have a positive impact and could easily be done in three steps, and more importantly three seconds or less. And yet we lose sight of that as we try and keep up with the rush and crush of life.

The spoken word is wonderful,

especially when coupled with the right tonality. I mean we can all tell if someone is sincere, hurt, kind, angry, or inspired just by the way they speak.

Yet we can also tell if they are bored or have become complacent. Think about the last time someone told you “I love you,” and you replied in return, “I love you too.” Did you receive the message of love as passionate and connected to a true feeling, whether it was romance, friendship or a family bond? And did your reply come off as sincere, caring and loving or did it sound flat, mundane, compliant? Huge difference right?

In the lyrics to the song above, pay attention to the last part of the lyrics, “Gimme three steps, gimme three steps mister and you’ll never see me no more.” Well if we don’t give those closest to us and most important to us, at the very least three seconds of our heart, we may never see them no more as well. Words can build us up or tear us down or apart, and it only takes three seconds or less to accomplish either.

You may want to remember this list, take a picture of it, or just cut it out from the paper so you have it. Maybe just write down a few of your favorites so you can be reminded to put them into use, and definitely create your own list as well. And if you do create

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Plan has potential of moving ACA replacement forward

his is no time to give up on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, but it is a time to dramatically alter the approach and try again.

On July 11, I sent a GUEST letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan COLUMN and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggesting that Republicans revisit our approach to the ACA and break the effort into three separate initiatives.

The first, under the budget reconciliation Mike Coffman process, would limit changes to Medicaid to only the ACA-created Medicaid expansion program and apply any savings as an offset for the taxes and penalties that impact working and middle-class families; the second bill, also under budget reconciliation, would move all other ACA-related taxes out of the healthcare debate and into the pending tax reform bill; and the third would address the failing health insurance exchanges where individuals not

eligible for Medicaid and who do not have employer-provided health insurance now go for coverage. This part should be negotiated in a bipartisan manner outside of the filibuster-proof budget reconciliation process.

Medicaid expansion: As noted above, the traditional Medicaid program is a shared responsibility with costs divided about evenly between the federal government and the states. Under the ACA, the Medicaid expansion program has the federal government’s share starting at 100 percent and phasing down to 90 percent by 2020. It makes no sense to me that the federal government would favor able-bodied adults over all other Medicaid recipients, such as disabled children, whose costs are reimbursed at 50 percent by the federal government.

The ACA’s Medicaid expansion needs to revert to the standard Medicaid cost share that the states receive for all other Medicaid enrollees. This could be done by phasing it into effect by allowing all Medicaid expansion enrollees up to January 2020 to remain at the 90/10 split indefinitely while all new enrollees from January 2020 are at the standard reimbursement rate for each respective state (50 percent in

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the potential for adding enormous value and meaning to any relationship.

And look at the list again — you will not find big words or words that need further definition. These are simple, uncomplicated words that carry the power to enrich our own life and all of the people in our life.

So how about you? Can you get a little better at giving someone just three seconds of love, appreciation, kindness, and forgiveness? Or are you already there and have a pretty good handle on taking care of this? Either way, I would love to see your list at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can give each other a minimum of three seconds of our heart, it really will be a better than good week.

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your own list, I would love for you to email me a copy of your list. Here’s mine: 1. I love you 2. I appreciate you e 3. I forgive you 4. I am sorry 5. Thank you 6. I am proud of you 7. You make my day 8. Thinking about you 9. Praying for you 10. You mean so much to me I say this to remind us all that e common sense isn’t always common practice and that we can make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others in three seconds or less by saying the simplest of things that have

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But what if you are at Coors Field, and the umpire clearly misses a call at the plate? Should you accept it as a consequence of an imperfect system of judgment, namely that a human being made the call?

Or should you join in with the throaty drones and boo?

Booing, ultimately, is a waste of time and energy and vocalization, except as a momentary catharsis.

There is something called Crowd Behavior that embraces booing, and can lead to taunting, and even racist and sexist remarks. Crowd Behavior is one of the reasons why I no longer attend. That and endless phoning and

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

photographing.

Do you go to a ball game expecting to boo, and pack a few boos along with your binoculars?

I have stood in front of coffee prices, and I have wanted to boo.

I have seen flip-flops on airplanes, and I have wanted to boo.

I have heard puns, and I have wanted to boo. Such as the photo caption, “Reese with her spoon, and Reese without her spoon.”

Booing is not for me, and lips that touch boos will never touch mine.

(Maybe you can explain to me why “boo” doubled turns into that wound on your big toe.)

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

Colorado). The abled-bodied Medicaid expansion enrollees are ideal candidates for Republican reform efforts such as capitated reimbursement rates and block grants to move the program away from being an archaic fee-for-service model to achieve better outcomes at lower cost.

Tax reform: There are 21 taxes and penalties in the ACA, many of which have nothing to do with health care.

The ACA taxes on higher income Americans, such as the 3.8 percent surtax on net investment income, are better addressed in the impending tax reform bill, not during the healthcare debate.

Health insurance reform: The ACA promised lower health insurance rates but we all know that never materialized. Now the healthcare exchanges, created under the ACA, are failing as health insurance carriers are losing money on the plans offered through the exchanges — with more and more

of them dropping out of the program.

When there are no carriers willing to provide policies for a certain state or region serviced by an exchange, the program collapses and consumers lose the ability to buy income-adjusted subsidized policies. I believe this is an area where Republicans and Democrats can come together to find a bipartisan solution that works to lower health insurance costs while maintaining consumer protections such as pre-existing conditions.

Right now we in Congress have a bipartisan opportunity to “fix” the many problems Americans have in obtaining access to affordable health care and to responsibly address the unsustainable cost of the ACA’s Medicaid expansion.

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are becoming scarce.

With the feed store now a vacant lot on a Main Street that seldom sees a farmer, and Sutton and his wife Roberta living in Sedalia, Sutton felt it was time to sell. If the rezoning goes through, the buyer — with whom Sutton is still working out terms — would be Cornerstone Storage, which would like to build 800 self-storage units on the property, including “garage condo” units often used to store cars.

For that to happen, the city would have to rezone the property from its current residential status to PD-I, or Planned Development — Industrial.

Cornerstone and Arapahoe Mental Health Center, which operates Bridge House, a residential treatment facility for mentally ill adults next door to the property, have jointly applied to have the property rezoned. Bridge House would get more parking out of the deal. Other details, including the possible sales price, were not yet available.

The rezoning application was recently approved by Littleton’s Planning Commission, and was passed unanimously on first reading at the

One of the Sutton family’s old barns on their property off South Santa Fe Drive. The barns were once used to store large and overstock items for the family’s feed store on Main Street.

DAVID GILBERT July 18 city council meeting.

The final step, a public hearing, is scheduled for the Aug. 15 city council meeting.

Looking back The property, cut down from 18 acres to four after years of piecemeal sales, is sandwiched between the sprawling Denver Seminary campus and Bridge House. Waist-high prairie grasses dance in the breeze on the long hill sloping toward the cottonwoods shading the South Platte River.

Behind George and Donna’s house, Siberian elms shroud the old Sutton home, where years-old phone books lie piled on the stoop.

Sitting at the table of their home on a hot July afternoon, George and Donna looked back on 55 years on the coun-

try road turned city.

“We raised our son here,” Donna said, her smiling eyes scanning the walls, hung with old black-and-white photos. “I raised chickens, rabbits — I grazed 13 cows where the seminary is now.”

The Suttons charged George and Donna $85 a month in rent when they moved in.

Today they pay $450 — about a third of the average Littleton rent.

The opportunity to buy the house never came up, Donna said.

“Paul Sutton, that’s Gary’s dad, he never would’ve sold to us,” Donna said. “That was the frontage of his property. And, well, after all those years, this was just home.

Gary’s 10 years younger than us — we just assumed he’d

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Looking ahead The Suttons are working to make sure the Franzes won’t wind up with nowhere to go, said Roberta Sutton, Gary’s wife.

“We’re all trying to help them out,” Roberta said.

“They’re trying to find housing in about the worst market we’ve ever seen in Denver.”

George said they’ve been working with real estate agents, but their options aren’t great.

“I got a call from the real estate guy the other day — he said he’d found us a house, but to bring my work belt because it needs lots of repairs,” George said. “Oh, and absolutely no low bids, cash only.

They want $400,000 for it. Can you imagine?”

Donna said their health issues have slowed them down some.

“I just had a knee replacement and George had a triple bypass,” Donna said. “This is no time in our lives to have to make these kind of decisions, but you do what you have to do, I guess.”

Roberta said she and Gary offered to knock the Franzes’ rent down to $50 a month for the remainder of their tenancy.

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rent’s $450 a month, and that’s what we’ll pay you.’ ” Roberta said though Gary’s mom has been gone for years, selling the property will still sting.

“So many Christmases and Thanksgivings in that old house,” Roberta said. “And all those years, George and Donna looked after Gary’s mom. These are people we owe something to. They’re good people and I will not put them out on the street.”

Cornerstone Storage’s rezoning application calls George and Donna’s home “not representative of the highest and best use for the property.” Cornerstone says its “garage condo” storage units are ideal for “collector cars, art, jet skis, snowmobiles and luxury RVs,” an amenity they say is “particularly attractive to business leaders, executives and professionals.”

If all goes according to plan, the houses and barns will be gone before long.

“Like all things, it’s time to let go,” Roberta said.

Cornerstone Storage promises that its storage units will be cognizant of the lot’s past: according to their rezoning application, their proposed buildings “have been designed to evoke a rural theme reminiscent of a more agricultural society of the past.”

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From Broomfield to Golden to Castle Rock, bands endure struggles for love of music

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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he struggles can be many for teen bands: They can’t book gigs in traditional bar venues because they’re too young. They have to juggle their music with school, athletics, family and jobs. They can’t guarantee they’ll stick together after graduation.

But their passion — and perserverance — quickly makes the challenges fade away.

“All these kids have dreams of becoming a musician, so it’s important for

people to support them,” said Cadence Fisher, 15, a bassist with Skeleton Dolls, a Golden-based alternative rock band that consists of herself and her two sisters. “Just because we’re young, it doesn’t mean we’re going to be terrible.”

Skeleton Dolls, which recently performed at the Buffalo Rose, is one of many teen bands livening up the music scene across the metro-Denver area: On the north end of town you can find bands such as Broomfield-based Oblivate, and south in Castle Rock the band Over the Castle holds court.

“Starting early gives aspiring musicians the experience to become more motivated and driven to continue with music,” said Abby Cracraft, 16, a bassist with Obliviate. “We will be contributing to the music scene for years to come.”

Obliviate’s five members range in age from 15 to 17.

Obliviate of Broomfield, from left Andrew Saunders on guitar, Abby Reynolds as lead vocalist, Andrew Robinson on drums, Abby Cracraft on bass and Lexi Richards on guitar perform at the Bittersweet Café on June 28.

COURTESY PHOTO Besides Cracraft, there’s Abby Reynolds, lead vocals; Andrew Saunders and Lexi Richards, both on guitar; and drummer Andrew Robinson.

With so many members, the band makes it schedules compatible in two ways. First, band practice takes place consistently at the same place, for two

hours at the same time every Friday. Second, so that each member can keep SEE ROCKIN’, P17

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Pop goes the culture in event at Koelbel Library

elebrate pop culture from 1 to 6 p.m. on July 30 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. And meet actor Dante Basco, (3-4 p.m.; autographs 4-6 p.m.). He was introduced in Stephen Spielberg’s SONYA’S fairy-tale movie “Hook.” He has also SAMPLER voiced and acted in Disney’s animation series “American Dragon: Jake Long” and Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and more. Enjoy gaming, comic books, technology and more — Sonya Ellingboe and a panel of Fantasy and Fairy Tale authors, 2-3 p.m.: Colleen Oakes (“Queen of Hearts Saga”); Brianna Shrum (“Never, Never”); Amalie Howard (“Alpha Goddess Series”); and Jason Henderson (“Alex Van Helsing Series”). Also: Hero-Villain Creation Workshop, 1-2 p.m.; Trivia 2-4. Free. Information: 303-LIBRARY or arapahoelibraries. org/locations/KO/.

All Colorado Show The annual All Colorado Show at the Depot Art Gallery opens Aug. 1, with a First Friday reception Aug. 4, where winners will be announced.

The gallery is located at 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. See depotartgallery.org.

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pace and work individually, they send videos and audio recordings to each other in a group message.

Performances are planned out well in advance, Cracraft said, and because Globalsound Studio — the band’s manager and producer — takes care of all the booking, “all we have to focus on is the music.”

Being in a band creates a special kind of unity, said Aria Fisher, 12,

Centennial, in advance or at the door.

The tour is a benefit for The Dumb Friends League.

Call for artists Reminder to artists: Aug. 15 is the deadline for entries to Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County’s “This is Colorado” show. Lance Green is juror. Show dates: Oct. 10-Nov. 2 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton.

See heritage-guild.com.

Registration open Registration is open for History Camp, which will be held Oct. 7 at Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood. Tickets cost $39 with T-shirt; $29 without T-shirt. Breakfast, lunch, programs. See historycamp.org.

Koelbel Con—the third annual event—will celebrate fantasy, fairy tales, pop culture from 1 to 6 p.m. on July 30 at Koelbel Library. This Star Wars combo appeared last year for the event.

COURTESY PHOTO Along the garden path Reminder: Tour horticulturist Rob Proctor’s gorgeous garden, 3030 W. 46th Ave., Denver, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 29 and 30. Tickets: $10 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road,

who drums with Skeleton Dolls along with sisters Cadence and Harmony, who plays the guitar. All three sing vocals.

“It’s fun to play with people and connect in that way,” Aria said.

“Music is something that brings everyone together.”

But there’s no guarantee successful bands will stay together after high school.

Harmony Fisher, for example, plans on attending college out-ofstate to pursue biomedical engineering once she graduates.

“We would definitely love to make something of this band in

Coming up at MOA “Inspire, Ignite, Innovate” is the name for the 2017 Design and Build Exhibition, which opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. July 29 at Museum of Outdoor Arts at the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Two other exhibits also open: a Design and Build Alumni exhibit and a show about Charles Deaton’s architecture (including Englewood’s notable “Flying Saucer Bank” building at Broadway and Hampden Avenue).

Fairy tale Littleton’s Seth Maisel, Town Hall Arts Center’s education director, has adapted and will perform in a free

the music scene,” Harmony said.

“But one of the things about being a teen band is that you have to be prepared for the possibility of it falling apart because of future plans.”

Another challenge is booking shows, said Jason Kaplan, 16, drummer for Over the Castle.

“Anything we can get our hands on, we’ll take,” he said. The band usually performs in public, family-friendly events such as community festivals.

“A lot of people don’t take you seriously until they see you perform. But then afterwards, they

theater event of “Rumpelstiltskin” at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 at Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. Free. This is an extension of Theatre in the Park, started by Betty Emmanuel at Denver’s Civic Theatre, running under auspice of ArtReach and Vintage Theatre this season. Cast includes Maisel, Joey Wishnia, Maria Scheffel and Jake Mendes.

Auditions set Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, holds on-stage/theater auditions on Aug. 7 for its holiday musical (title to be announced). Chorus/dance call is Aug. 11.( New York auditions will be on Sept. 21.) Chorus and dance auditions are by appointment only and dancers may be asked to sing. 720-898-7200. Information, see: arvadacenter.org/on-stage/theater/ auditions.

Heartland Emmy Award Pianist Composer Lisa Downing, of Littleton, won a Heartland Emmy Award at the Denver gala on July 15.

She was honored for her solo composition, “The Torii Gates,” motivated by gates that washed away from Japan in a 2011 tsunami and eventually washed up on the coast of Oregon, where they were taken to the Portland Japanese Garden, where they were identified, repaired and eventually returned to a Japanese village.

It can be seen on Downing’s Youtube channel.

come up to you and shake your hand. I think that’s great.”

Over the Castle consists of Kaplan; lead singer Maya Stone, 17; and 17-year-old twin sisters Loren Hardy on bass and keyboard and Jenna Hardy on lead guitar.

They are already dreaming of the future.

“If it’s your dream to play music, don’t ever give up on it,” Kaplan said. “We always remind ourselves that music is art. And we’re proud of our art. For every one person that doesn’t like a certain song, someone else will love it.”

TEEN BANDS TO CHECK OUT Many talented young musicians and teen bands are performing throughout the Denvermetro area. Here are just a few: Obliviate Broomfield www.facebook.com/Obliviatemusic/ Olive Party Denver www.instagram.com/oliveparties/ Over the Castle Castle Rock www.overthecastle.com

Skeleton Dolls Golden www.skeletondolls.com Surf Mom Denver www.facebook.com/surfmomco/ Taylorae Denver www.instagram.com/ravenrae03/

Other ways to support teen musicians: Globalsound Studio Broomfield www.globalsoundstudio.com Girls Rock Denver Denver www.girlsrockdenver.org School of Rock Aurora, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Littleton www.schoolofrock.com

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Paris book grew out of trip that failed to thrill Anthology has works by 18 women writers telling tales of city

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An overflow crowd jammed into the book talk space at Tattered Cover Aspen Grove on July 18 to hear Highlands Ranch author Eleanor Brown talk about the anthology she recently edited: “A Paris All Your Own.” She opened by explaining the background of her best-selling 2016 novel, “The Light of Paris.”

She was visiting her parents and talking about her idea for a book about Paris in the 1920, when her father said, “you know, your grandmother was in Paris then ….” (No, she didn’t know.)

Her mother added that they had all of the grandmother’s letters written then … Brown went home, clutching a box of the precious letters, and in summer 2016 Highlands Ranch author Eleanor Brown published “The Light of Paris,” about edited new anthology, “A Paris All Your a woman, a recent college graduate, Own.” JOE HENSON age 23. She lived in 1924 Paris — when the legendary artists and authors and all the books she mentioned and read socialites were at their peak of glamorthem. I Googled maps of where she ous interaction and creativity … went … She was 23 in the 1923-24 Paris environment, a Wellesley graduate …”

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arriving,” Brown said, “and I didn’t experience rudeness, except at the Apple store!” But she wasn’t thrilled with Paris, either.

“I saw incredible art and grew in understanding. I wrote by the Medici Fountain in Luxembourg Gardens …

I went like an American. I realized there were a whole lot of books about Paris — why?”

She contacted a number of bestselling woman writers in the U.S., England and Ireland, inviting them to write a personal essay about their time in Paris: “Tell me your Paris experience — behind the scenes,” and collected 17 plus her own to for this anthology. The title is based on Paula McClain’s words, “My time in Paris was like no one else’s ever … The ecstasy, the agony, all mine.” (McClain is author of “The Paris Wife,” about Hemingway and his wife.)

Brown was “startled by the variety — it was a narrow filter — they were all white … Think about your best self in Paris. It’s a very particular culture …”

The resulting collection is most engaging reading. Each of these writers has a distinctive style and way of meeting the world and processing what she sees, hears, eats, enjoys … or not. Humor, loneliness, frustration and excitement are interwoven by uniformly skilled scribes, with different styles and perspectives.

(Published by Putnam in trade paperback at $16.)

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‘Kaleidoscope’ heads toward closing reception STAFF REPORT

The annual juried Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition, which was started by local art lovers 13 years ago, is open through Aug. 4 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

A closing reception is scheduled on Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m., to tie in with Littleton’s First Friday Art Walk and History Tours. Entries were juried by Chris Stevens, cultural arts coordinator for the Curtis Arts and Humanities Center in Greenwood Village. Winners are: first place, Dustin Ellingboe, “Field I,” acrylic on canvas; second place, Kathie Ballah, “The Dalit,” digital black-and-white print; third place, Helen Shaffer, drawing, ”Rocking Chair, Yellow Green Flower.”

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“Field 1,” acrylic on canvas, by Dustin Ellingboe won first place in the 2017 Kaleidoscope exhibit at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College.

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Makes a great day trip for families.

It climbs up into the mountains, with a sweeping view of Mount Elbert, Mount Massive, Galena Mountain and Homestake Peak (the latter two are on the Continental Divide).

The peaks rise above the green valley of the East Fork of the Arkansas River headwaters, marked by mining dumps, weathered buildings and historic stories galore. Leadville was once the largest mining town in the state, shipping out tons of ore.

The tracks were built during a snowy winter, in a bitter race between the Denver South Park and Pacific and the Denver and Rio Grande for completion. (Stories developed here and through the years, involving numerous colorful characters.) Tracks once carried ore from surrounding mines, as well as passenger trains that went to Denver, where one could connect to cities across the nation.

The view of the peaks and valley is spellbinding, but one will also want to look closer along the tracks — where aspen and spruce trees grow among a great variety of bright wildflowers, including red and yellow paintbrush, blue harebells, lavender asters, clusters of lovely blue columbine and many more. (There is a special threehour Wildflower Tour at 10 a.m. on

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KIRSTEN ORAHOOD July 29 and Aug. 5, with tickets selling for $52.)

Rocks along the tracks hold large patches of brilliant yellow and orange lichen, and glacial debris is evident in some cuts. The literature about the train trip speaks of sightings of assorted animals along the way, but our articulate young conductor/tour guide speculated that since the train is so noisy, he imagines they all watch from afar!

The Leadville train departs daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the summer and at 1 p.m. weekdays from Aug. 18 to Oct. 8 — two trips on weekend days. The round trip takes two and a half hours.

Cars are both roofed and open and kids romped through the aisles happily, stopping in the box car for snacks, souvenirs and bathrooms.

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Painted rocks help family, friends with grief over daughter’s death Death of teen who died after suicide attempt inspires messages of caring across world

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

To visit Kat’s Rocks page, go to facebook.com/ groups/rocks4kat.

To donate to the Katerina Graham Fund, which will pay for Graham’s medical bills, her June 23 memorial service and help suicide awareness organizations, go to gofundme.com/katerina-graham-fund.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Katerina Elizabeth Graham would have been 15 on the Fourth of July.

But the teen, who loved ballet, died May 7 after a suicide attempt three weeks earlier that left her in a coma.

But her story lives on in the painted rocks that are spreading positivity and suicide prevention messages — such as “You matter” and “You are not alone” and even the number of a suicide prevention hotline — across the world.

“Kat loved art drawing and painting, anything crafty,” said Amie Graham, Katerina’s mother. “This gets people painting, an activity she loved to do — and talking to each other.”

A few weeks after Graham’s death, Graham’s parents and her godmother, Kristen Garcia, started a Facebook group called Kat’s Rocks to raise awareness about suicide and start conversations that may help people who feel depressed.

Graham, who lived in Castle Pines, began feeling depressed after an ankle injury in fall 2015 that left her unable

FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP Painted rocks on display at the June 23 memorial service for Katerina Graham, who died May 7 following a suicide attempt that had left her in a coma. Her family and godmother brought hundreds of rocks to the service so attendees could take them home to leave somewhere else. People who knew Graham — and people who didn’t — have painted rocks around the world to raise awareness about suicide.

COURTESY PHOTO to participate in dance competitions.

She also experienced bullying by students at her high school over social media about her family not having much money, Garcia said.

Graham didn’t leave a note, said Garcia, 33, an Englewood resident for 15 years, so no one knows exactly what drove her to attempt to take her own life.

But on April 16, Graham swallowed an amount of medication that left her unconscious and was taken to Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Garcia said. She was transferred to Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

near downtown Denver that same day but slipped into a coma, Garcia said.

While Graham was still in the hospital, one of her friends, Sami Chapin, began painting rocks that read “Pray for Kat” and scattering them throughout the area. A hiker in Daniels Park in Sedalia found a rock and posted a photo of it on Facebook.

“The first rock post was a screen shot from one of my old neighbor friends,” Amie Graham said. “She saw it on (the) Colorado Rocks (Facebook page). It gave me chills to know someone took the time to do that and was praying for her to pull through.”

For Chapin, the rocks keep Katerina’s memory alive — she keeps some “special ones” that she looks at every day.

Painting “the rocks was very therapeutic and made me feel like I was doing something worthwhile in a situation where I felt helpless,” Chapin said. “Kat was one of my very close friends. I knew no matter what that I could talk to her about anything, and she would have advice for me ... she was one of my best friends.”

On May 29, when Graham’s father and Garcia’s husband were making a memory box for Graham, her mother decided to track the rocks because they appeared to be traveling all over.

So Garcia started the Facebook page the next day and began tracking the rocks on a map website. To date, the group has more than 2,300 members, many of whom post pictures of the rocks they paint. Nearly 200 have dropped pins on the map to mark their locations.

Her mother also wanted the rocks to be a feature of Graham’s June 23 memorial service. She and and Garcia bought 500 rocks from Home Depot and — with help from members at Graham’s old dance studio and her brothers’ gymnastics studio — painted 500 rocks for the event. People at the service took the rocks home to place somewhere else.

Garcia called it a “Live for Kat” challenge.

So far, the rocks have made it to three continents — North America, Europe and Africa — and places in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, to name a few.

Some have taken the rocks, with

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255.

SPREADING KINDNESS THROUGH ROCKS The idea of painting rocks with positive messages spread on social media when The Kindness Rocks Project’s Facebook page started in 2015. That page now has more than 30,000 followers, and countless other Facebook groups and pages — many in locales around the United States — have adopted the idea as well.

A handout from the June 23 memorial service for Katerina Graham. Her godmother, Kristen Garcia, brought it to Duncan Park in Englewood July 12, where she and her two sons placed rocks they painted in memory of Graham.

ELLIS ARNOLD messages such as “Dance for Kat” and “Play for Kat,” on vacation.

Dancers at a studio in Kansas, where Graham used to live, painted rocks and posted a video that broadcast those ideas June 3 — it challenged other studios to do the same.

And a dance studio in Australia painted an “inspiration wall” in the studio after finding out about Graham’s story.

The Facebook group has received messages from people who have attempted suicide or who have known someone who committed suicide, as well as from people of all ages who come across the page.

For her mother, that’s what the effort is all about.

“If Katerina’s story has helped even one person,” Amie Graham said, “then the rock painting is worth it.”

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

DATED OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Connections - Arapahoe County “Take an active role in your government, make / a difference in the lives of your neighbors, and extend the reach of services into your local communities. Your enthusiasm, personal talents and fresh perspectives keep Arapahoe County First in Colorado, First in Service.”

Need: Numerous volunteer roles for individuals, families and groups including one-time events and ongoing/weekly shifts. Human services, senior resources, open spaces, special events, etc. See website for complete list: www.arapahoegov.com/volunteer.

Age: Ages 6 and older, depending on the opportunity.

Contact: Nira Duvan, volunteer coordinator, at 303-738-79387 or nduvan@arapahoegov. com

planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@ alz.org.

Other: Arapahoe County Fair needs volunteers from July 28-31. Go to http://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/volunteer.html Mothers of Multiples A support club for parents of twins, triplets and quadruplets in the Denver Metropolitan Area, www.mothersofmultiples.com Need: Volunteers willing to work during our bi-annual consignment sale at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on Aug. 11-12. Work can include sale set up and take down, organizing, unloading, cashiering and more.

Requirements: 15 years and older; must work minimum of one four-hour shift, but multiple shifts available over two-days.

Work entails a lot of walking and standing and lifting for some shifts. Briefing by phone or on-site orientation.

Contact: Margaret Brawley, sale.codirector@ mothersofmultiples.com or 720-454-8715

ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

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Highlands Ranch Household Chemical Roundup Allows Douglas County residents to safely dispose of unwanted and unused household chemicals.

Need: Day-of volunteers to help in a variety of capacities including registration, unloading, paint, batteries and more.

Requirements: Ability to work outside, in warm temperatures for an extended period.

When: Saturday, Aug. 12 Location: Shea Stadium at Redstone Park in Highlands Ranch Contact: Kari Larese, Highlands Ranch Metro District, klarese@highlandsranch.org ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

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Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area.

Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check before volunteering. Training provided to all new drivers.

Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.

Contact: 303-830-0202 or volunteer@ projectangelheart.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org.

Audubon Society of Greater Denver Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events.

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

Age requirement: 18 years or older for yearround volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs.

Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or 303-9739530.

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

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Castle Rock Hikes! provides community and easy hiking for locals Club plans free group outings in local trails and open spaces

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Last fall, Inger Hiller wanted to join a hiking group.

The only problem, she said, was that despite there being “a ton of options” throughout Colorado, many groups didn’t fit her. Some charge members to participate. Others focus on challenging hikes deep in the mountains.

Neither of those scenarios were good options for Hiller, a mom of two young children. She has time for a quick hike near her home in Castle Rock and, preferably, a free one.

So when Hiller decided to create her own organization.

In October, Hiller began Castle Rock Hikes!. The free group is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, but most importantly, focuses on easy to moderate hikes in or around Castle Rock. When members do venture farther, the group still sticks to Douglas County trails and open spaces, Hiller said.

They strive to hike every Saturday and Sunday but include the occasional weekday hike as well. The group communicates through the

Castle Rock Hikes! took its 50th hike on July 15 at Columbine Open Space. social media site, Meetup, where people who create a profile list their interests and find local clubs or organizations of likeminded people.

“I get so many members and their story is the same,” Hiller said, explaining those who join are often new to Castle Rock or Colorado and are looking to learn the area while meeting new people. She’s watched numerous members form friend-

Parents Selected to Lead Developmental Pathways Board of Directors Last month, the Board of Directors for Developmental Pathways elected 4 new officers, 3 of whom are parents of people supported by Developmental Pathways. Not only do these officers hold a deep understanding of the nonprofit organization, but they also share the experience of caring for a loved one with a developmental disability/delay, making them especially qualified to guide the organization that supports more than 7,000 individuals with developmental disabilities/delays annually.

Developmental Pathways would also like to honor their outgoing officers. These leaders guided the organization through a period of tremendous change and growth. Former President of the Board, Tim Moore, oversaw the largest growth in staff and people served in the history of Developmental Pathways and helped in a transition to new executive leadership. Outgoing Vice President JoAnne Zboyan and Secretary Lynn Myers, likewise, provided crucial leadership and advanced the mission of Developmental Pathways throughout the community. Tim, JoAnne, and Lynn helped shift perspective to the future towards becoming thought leaders in a changing landscape for the people they serve. All 3 former officers will remain on the Board.

Newly elected Board Officers include Tim Batz, Kristin Hoover, Mayre Lynn Schmit, and Beth Klein.

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Mayre Lynn Schmit assumes the role of Board Secretary. Schmit is a registered dental hygienist practicing in the Denver metro area for the past 3 decades and also has a son in Pathways’ care. Beth Klein is the only continuing officer and is aptly commissioned as Treasurer, considering her role as a Senior Vice President at FirstBank. Pathways is truly grateful for her continued dedication to the Board.

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ships they carry on outside of the group.

“It just feels really good to create that kind of community, especially for people new to the area,” Hiller said, although longtime residents are recruited as well.

Denise Phannenstiel has lived in Castle Rock for 23 years and joined the group about four months ago.

She has gone on seven or eight hikes since then.

“It’s just a really great way to meet many different people of all different ages and they’re all there for the same reason you are. Just to meet friends and talk with friends doing the same thing you like to do,” she said. “I’ve met some really nice people.”

Phannenstiel commended Hiller for her thorough research of trails and open spaces before the group plans a hike. Hiller also does a good job explaining the trail and what group members can expect if they choose to join, Phannenstiel said.

“She finds all the trails that I don’t take the time to find myself,” she said.

Elaine Meyer joined the group in early 2017 with her daughter, who

Inger Hiller founded Castle Rock Hikes! as a way to provide easy and local group hiking opportunities for the community. in January moved from Florida and was looking for ways to meet new people. Like Phannenstiel, Meyer said she’s learned about new hiking spots while also getting to hike some of her favorite trails in the area.

The women say group members often pair up and hike with people at their same skill level, although the group mostly stays together and keeps an eye on each member.

“We’re really conscious of the group and how everyone is doing,” Meyer said.

Looking forward, Hiller said she’ll keep planning hikes and other activities for the group to get to know each other outside of those trips. If demand continues to grow — they have more than 400 followers on Meetup — she may also take on more organizers.

In the meantime, Hiller is celebrating the group’s 50th hike.

“Hearing people laugh while we walk and learn the area,” she said, “is the best part.”

‘It’s just a really great way to meet many different people of all different ages and they’re all there for the same reason you are.’

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Much-loved musical ‘Annie’ being staged by Phamaly Top-flight Denver theater will be venue for production

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That optimistic little red-headed girl, Annie, part of our cultural fabric since Harold Gray’s popular comic strip started in the 1920s, will once more overcome the difficulties of life as an orphan in the Depression era this summer — in Phamaly Theatre Company’s production of the musical, “Annie.”

The popular, family-friendly piece,

by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charmin, first appeared on Broadway in 1977 and has been charming audiences across the nation and around the world since then.

While local theater companies find new audiences for it every-so-many years, there was a Broadway revival in 2013 and one this year in London’s

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Champa streets. Phamaly casts its productions with people who live with disabilities — both physical and emotional — and who want to participate in professional performances.

Even the pair of canine actors who alternate as Sandy, Annie’s stray dog companion, conform: Daisy is an amputee lab mix and Sonny, a small mix who lost his eyes to glaucoma. (The last time Phamaly had a canine actor was in “The Wiz” — which featured Leonard Barrett making his entrance on stilts as the lead.)

The lead role of Annie will be played

by Maria Ciobanu, while veteran performer/jazz singer Leonard Barrett will play Daddy Warbucks, the lonely millionaire who eventually adopts our girl. Longtime Phamaly member Jenna Bainbridge, originally from Douglas County, who has gone on to a professional career from her start with the company, will be Grace, Warbucks’ secretary. (She recently appeared in Arvada’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.”)

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South area cast members are Barrett and Lisa Gough, of Littleton, and Lucy Roucis, of Englewood, whose Phamaly membership goes back many years.

Gough, 48, who is new this year, said she overheard the previous artistic director’s wife talking about Phamaly at a restaurant and received an enthusiastic “yes” when she “timidly asked” if she might join. She says she has not acted onstage since grade-school days, although she attended CU Denver as a vocal performance major. She has modeled and been a vocalist, but suffered from a brain injury and the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. “I am emotionally retarded,” she said. An 80-pound German shepherd named Angel is her service dog, an alpha-dog who keeps Gough connected as she finds a family in Phamaly, volunteering as well as performing. “I just sometimes don’t have a filter … Whatever life throws at you, there are always people who see you for who you are,” she concluded in a June phone call.

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DispatchHealth is rolling ER that visits patients’ homes Denver-based company aims to increase connectedness, save money

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An acute case of bronchitis is no fun for anyone, but when Grace Lamb, a 91-year-old resident at Lakewood’s Eaton Senior Communities, came down with a case of it, it was debilitating.

“I was too sick to even go to the doctor,” Lamb remembered. “I just had to stay in bed.”

For a long time, the only option in situations like this would be to call an ambulance and go to the emergency room, both of which are among the highest healthcare costs a person can incur, often costing thousands of dollars.

But DispatchHealth, a Denver-based company, is changing that by bringing the ER to patients’ homes.

“So many people didn’t have any options when an emergency happened, and so they would go to the ER, which can be very expensive,” said Kevin Riddleberger, co-founder and chief strategy officer with DispatchHealth.

“What we do is not your typical house call. Seventy percent of what they have in the ER, we bring with us

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Denver-based DispatchHealth bring high-quality acute medical care to homes all over the metro area. when we’re called.”

Operating from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round, DispatchHealth has six fully stocked cars that can be booked by phone, online or by the company’s app, to come to a person’s home or workplace when acute medical care is needed, instead of going to an ER or hospital.

There is a nurse practitioner or physician assistant and emergency medical technician in the car, as well as an emergency department physician on call in case support is needed.

Employees can provide IV fluids and medications, blood tests and rapid infectious disease tests.

It usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour for a car to arrive once it is called.

“When we started, we asked how we could take an ER from a hospital to a person’s home,” said Caren Misky, a nurse practitioner and DispatchHealth’s national director of advanced practice providers. “We provide the same kind of medical care in a different way. When you’re in a person’s home, it’s much more personal and you get a glimpse at their lifestyle, which might change what treatments you provide.”

Once a patient receives treatment, DispatchHealth follows up with primary care physicians and can recommend one to people who don’t have one.

According to Riddleberger, the most common conditions treated since the company started in August 2015 are urinary tract infections, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, falls with extremity pain and upper respiratory infections.

Since its inception, DispatchHealth has dealt with 6,469 cases.

“DispatchHealth is the next iteration of emergency care,” wrote Dr. Phil Mitchell, the company’s vice president of medical affairs, in an email interview. “We are very data driven. We track as much as we can in regards to patient care, escalation of

care to a higher level, and documentation transfer to the patients’ care team.”

DispatchHealth takes all major insurances in Colorado, as well as Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE, and for those without insurance, the average rate is around $200 for a visit, which is analogous to a visit to urgent care. The actual cost will vary based on a person’s insurance and coverage plan, Mitchell added, but it will almost always be cheaper than an ER visit.

The company estimates it saved $8.5 million in 911 and ER diverts, as well as other services, since it was created.

Both hospitals and other businesses are taking note of DispatchHealth, and taking use of its services. St. Anthony Hospital and Centura Health recently partnered with the company for their patients.

“DispatchHealth isn’t meant to replace primary care but, rather, serve as an expansion to coordinated care,” wrote Wendy Forbes, St. Anthony’s director of communications, in an email interview. “We viewed this partnership as a way to create easier access and convenience to people in our service community in an innovative way. It furthers our ‘care everywhere’ strategy where we want to be a partner for life with our patients.”

The City of Lakewood included DispatchHealth visits in its coverage about nine months ago, said Nancy Rhode, the city’s benefits and compensation manager, and has saved about $15,000 in claims in the first quarter of 2017.

“It’s a no-brainer for us because it really doesn’t cost us any more and comes right to people’s homes,” Rhode added. “So many times you can’t get into the doctor or it’s the weekend and the only places open are hospitals, but with this service, you can get the care you need right at your home.”

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“We’re available to everyone, but we do see many older people making use of our services,” Riddleberger said.

“You just let us know your symptoms, and we’ll let you know we’re coming, if it’s a situation we can treat.”

Eaton Senior Communities started working with DispatchHealth in the fall of 2016, and Sarah Schoeder, the wellness director at the community, said it’s visited Eaton about 164 times, saving about $200,000 in Medicare claims. In 2016, West Metro Fire Rescue responded to 249 calls to Eaton for lift assist, non-medical and medical emergencies, and smoke alarms, she added. The hope is DispatchHealth will reduce the number of calls to West Metro.

“Eaton residents have called for every illness outlined in DispatchHealth’s brochure and it’s not unusual to see them in our community four times a day,” she said. “Residents are seen in the privacy of their homes.

This is critical as our residents tend to be low-income and transportation is the biggest challenge to accessing medical care in a timely manner. Many here cannot afford costly ambulance rides when the services of urgent care is more appropriate.”

Not only did DispatchHealth come and take care of Lamb when she was fighting off bronchitis, but they also came back a few months later when she had a bout of the flu.

“They were so well equipped, and able to deal with anything I needed,” she said. “I’d recommend them to anyone with a heartbeat.”

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It’s Almost Here!

Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, Robert Golden, CEO and president of the South Metro Denver Chamber, and Laura Tarket-Johnson stand inside T is for Table.

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When Laura Tarket-Johnson’s position was eliminated after 24 years at an apparel and fashion accessory corporate retail job, she knew it was time to start her own business.

Her friend reached out and asked if Tarket-Johnson would consider opening a second location of T is for Table — peddling the concept of a perfect table setting — in Colorado.

“My position was eliminated and I was devastated,” Tarket-Johnson said.

“I decided to finally take a leap of faith and invest in myself. It was really a kind of scary time in my life ... but I knew that with unique products in the right area with a web presence, it led me to believe this was the right thing to do.”

She went to work, searching for a perfect location, ordering products and setting up her new store, which opened in May at the Streets at SouthGlenn, 6955 S. York St., #B-409, in Centennial.

T is for Table was started 17 years ago by a friend of Tarket-Johnson’s in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The store concept is centered on the theme of a beautiful table. Shoppers will browse linens, fine pottery, china, glass, cutlery, serving pieces and other table accessories that are not available elsewhere. The products sold are selectively sourced.

The new store, focused around the idea of a “luxury table top,” includes mountain-oriented themes that are vastly different from the coastal focus of its sister location in Florida.

“We want people to create beautiful table-scapes in their own home,” Tarket-Johnson said. “We are providing the know-how and table designs

WHAT IS A TABLE-SCAPE? Like landscaping, which is creating a beautiful outdoor space, table-scaping is designing an enticing table.

There are traditionally different ways a table is set for different meal occasions. Brunch and dinner have vastly different necessities when it comes to necessary dining pieces.

Table-scaping recognizes this and also provides décor to accent the occasion. for people to meet their own design purpose.”

Tarket-Johnson says that today’s table trends are leaning toward more casual table settings. Less china is being used and stemware is getting a modern upgrade to include metallic touches.

“People are looking on how to make a table pop without using china,” Tarket-Johnson said. “We offer ways to add creativity to their table.”

Tarket-Johnson said that creating a good meal is only half of hosting; the presentation is just as important as the food.

“I have always loved to entertain, but I am not a great cook,” TarketJohnson said.

Though Tarket-Johnson’s target customer is a luxury shopper, she was sure to include pieces that could fit almost any budget. She chose her location at the Streets at SouthGlenn because of the many boutiques, easy access and multiple services offered in the area.

“There is no one else doing this kind of thing,” Tarket-Johnson said. “We have a boutique environment that offers the service and experience that people need for setting a beautiful table.”

Stephanie Economy has frequented the store since its opening. She typically purchases gifts for friends and family members.

“It is top-notch,” Economy said.

“There are a lot of specialty items that take a lot of product knowledge and awareness.”

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by Reinke Brothers owner and Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association president Greg Reinke. Elsewhere, kids floated on paddle boards in makeshift ponds, golfers knocked balls with putters made from crutches and refreshments were served out of wheelbarrows. For those with sophisticated pallets, there was the Wine and Cheese Tasting, consisting of Manischewitz wine (just this side of fruit juice) and every flavor of spray cheese, elegantly served on Ritz crackers.

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Often at C-RAD, where dogs are essentially four-legged ski patrollers, its webpage says. They learn how to follow their noses and detect the scent of a human buried in snow. They are

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Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

Other details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens.

Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application.

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext.

32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities,

trained in riding chairlifts, snowmobiles and snowcats.

An avalanche dog is a vital part of the three-piece deployment team — it can search several acres in about 30 minutes, whereas it would take about 20 humans using avalanche probes four hours to cover a similar area, according to C-RAD. C-RAD’s members include ski patrollers and rescue team personnel of Summit County and surrounding mountain towns. The organization works with several counties to deliver

take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www.ddfl.org.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse Supports the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises.

Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

help at a moment’s notice: at 15 minutes, about nine in 10 people buried in an avalanche can survive, according to Colorado Avalanche Information Center. By 30 minutes, only 50 percent survive.

Funds raised by Chuck and Don’s, which can be made at any location until July 31, will provide scholarship opportunities for C-RAD members to attend training programs across the U.S. and go towards upcoming courses held in Summit County.

Training opportunities strengthen

C-RAD’s deployment teams, said Doug Lesch, outreach coordinator of C-RAD. “We all dove into this world because of the passion to work alongside other professionals and amazing dogs in finding people in the snow,” Lesch said. “It is because of the support of organizations like Chuck and Don’s, as well as communities all over the state, that we have been able to provide outstanding training opportunities and courses designed to bring our deployment teams to the next level.”

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Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students Need: Volunteer judges for competions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims.

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708

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Young fencers get parried away Douglas County kids’ swordplay takes them to national tournament

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A group of youths recently went to the largest fencing tournament in the history of the sport, but it was more important to their coach that they come home with happy memories than medals.

“The most rewarding part is just seeing their growth,” said Elliott Clinton, head coach at the Fencing Academy of Parker. “It’s not only about seeing them grow as fencers. It’s about seeing them grow as people. I try to teach them more than fencing. I try to be a role model.”

Speaking in short, brief sentences that mimic the thrusts and parries employed as fencers practice behind him, Clinton explained that the eight fencers from the academy may not have won any hardware, but they came home with something more important.

“These kids put their heart and soul into this,” Clinton said. “There’s no better feeling in this world than bringing a child to a tournament and to see all you’ve worked for with them over hours and hours and see it click.”

Castle Rock’s David Smith, 15, lunges at his opponent, Matt Waid, 16, of Parker, as Waid scores against him. Smith said participating in the national tournament in Utah, which attracted 8,440 entrants, opened his eyes to how diverse and how popular fencing is in the United States.

PHOTOS BY TOM SKELLEY The United States Summer Fencing Championships tournament, in Salt Lake City, Utah, ran from July 1-10 and attracted more than 8,400 fencers from across the United States. Clinton’s students, ranging in age from 9 to 16, qualified either at a tournament in May or by accruing points in regional tournaments throughout the season.

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Rachel Buhay, a 12-year-old fencer from Castle Rock, said the thrill of the experience was worth the training.

“I like the competition,” she said. “It teaches you to never give up. I like the competition of it, and I like beating the boys, they get really mad.”

Foxfield’s Cliona Johnson, 16, has been studying under Clinton for about

Nico Pope, 12, of Castle Rock prepares to spar with an opponent during a practicie session. Pope’s mother was a fencer in her day and says he took it up to see if he could do it and because of his affinity for the film “The Princess Bride.”

2 ½ years. For her, going to the tournament was an extension of the reason she comes to every practice.

It’s an individual sport, but without a doubt, the fencers at the academy are a team.

“For people who regularly stab each other, there’s a surprising amount of camaraderie,” she said.

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THINGS to DO THEATER

‘Frozen’ Jr. Auditions: 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Unit 102, Highlands Ranch. Children ages 3-9 will spend 9 weeks learning singing, dancing and acting techniques while preparing “Frozen Jr.,” the musical. Classes will take place from 3:45-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 1 through the end of September. Performances are Sept. 30. Go to www. spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE.

MUSIC

‘Play!’ Band Practice: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Friday, July 28 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn to play instruments in unison, then play, sing and have a blast. A summer reading event; all ages. Registration is required; contact 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Dancing in the Streets: summer concert series, runs 6:30-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays this summer at Commons Park at the Streets at SouthGlenn, at University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road, Centennial.

Admission is free. Go to www. shopsouthglenn.com or contact margaret@stephens-studio.net.

Concert schedule: Aug. 9, Under a Blood Red Sky, U2 tribute band; Aug. 23, FACE, all vocal rock band.

ART

Coloring Inside the Pines: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 30 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Get your creative juices flowing with adult coloring and great conversation. No registration required; contact at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Try It Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Unit 200.

Explore a variety of fun activities, including sewing, podcasting, card games and more.

Great for families.

No registration required; contact at 303-7917323 or DCL. org.

South of the Border Cooking: 6-9 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Learn techniques of Mexican cooking.

Make homemade tortillas and other favorites. For ages 16 and older. Call 303-805-6800 or go to www.parkerartscenter.com.

this week’s TOP FIVE Arapahoe County Fair: 11 a.m. Friday to Sunday, July 28-30 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora. Highlights include concerts, mutton bustin’, petting farm, tractor pulls, rodeos, carnival rides, 4-H exhibits and fireworks.

Go to http://www.arapahoecountyfair. com/.

Music and a Movie: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Live music by the Retro Tribute Band. Movie is `Trolls.’ Movie starts at dusk. Food and beverages available for purchase.

Bring chairs and blankets.

Storytime Live: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29 at Kiddie Academy of Parker, 9350 Jordan Road, Parker. Curious George jumps off the page and visits the classroom in person. Light refreshments and educational activities for children and families will be provided. Register online at http:// www.kastorytime.com/.

Juried Art Show Entries: Tuesday, Aug. 15 is the deadline for entries for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County’s annual This is Colorado juried art show.

The show is open to all Colorado residents and runs from Oct. 10 to Nov. 2. A prospectus and entry form are available at www. heritage-guild.com or contact show director Mary Kay Jacobus at 303-594-4667.

EVENTS

Native Americans of Colorado: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 28 at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Join Active Minds as we tell the stories of the original inhabitants of Colorado. From Mesa Verde to the high plains, we will trace the civilizations of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Pueblo and other tribes as we seek to understand Colorado’s Native American history and legacy. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP. Get pass from inside center if you park in the lot.

Stick Horse Rodeo: 5:30-6:50 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Have fun with stick horse activities, including barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and more. For ages 3-6. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL. org.

Hog Roast: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 29 at Tony’s Meats and Market, 7421 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Enjoy expertly cooked pork, along with potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans. Admission is free, and event is family friendly. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/118994885365882 National Night Out: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. National Night Out promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Join the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office for demonstrations and check out its vehicles. Try the distracted driving course and see why texting and driving is not a safe choice. Go to http://www. centennialco.gov/Things-To-Do/calendar.aspx

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, July 31 (Getting Unstuck); Monday, Aug. 6 (Science and Religion); Monday, Aug. 13 (Coping with Grief); Monday, Aug. 20 (They Hijacked my Life); and Monday, Aug. 27 (Cocussions: A Former NFL Player Speaks Out) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

SPARK! Gardening: 10-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 1 and Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. In partnership with the Colorado chapter of the SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association, Denver Botanic Gardens offers an opportunity for participants with mild memory loss to enjoy hands-on garden related projects. Meet in the main parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. Free, registration required.

Go to www.botanicgardens.org.

Campfire Cowboy Stories: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Gather around the (virtual) campfire for fun cowboy stories and singalongs. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Free Legal Clinic: 2-3:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 7, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedures for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome; everyone seated first-come, first-served. Clinics offered the first Monday of each month. 2017 dates are Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

Call 303-791-7323.

Wildfires: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200, Littleton. For those who live in areas subject to fire, few things can be more frightening.

Join Active Minds as we as we address the issue of wildfires from a variety of perspectives. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.dcl. org to RSVP.

Brexit: What Does the Future Hold for the UK and the European Union? 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Tattered Cover, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton (in the Aspen Grove Shopping Center). In June 2016, British voters elected to exit the European Union, sending global stock markets sharply down and provoking global reactions running the gamut from horror to congratulations. Join Active Minds as we place this pivotal event in its historic context and explore where this high-stakes path may lead, not only for the UK, but also the EU and the rest of the world.

Call 303-470-7050.

PFLAG Potluck Picnic: 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 8 in the park pavilion south of the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Bring

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a dish to share; drinks, dessert and tableware provided. Alcohol allowed, but no glass. Contact info@pflaghighlandsranch.org.

Take a Bite of the Big Apple: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. From Broadway to Wall Street, Little Italy to Central Park, New York has a history and an energy all its own. Join Active Minds as we virtually visit one of the world’s most important cities.

We’ll explore the city’s past and present, as well as the important people and places that have shaped the city. Call 303-7970600 to RSVP. ‘Rich People Behaving Badly’: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Dick Kreck leads a presentation about his book; learn about the notorious characters who came through Colorado and the legends that followed them. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. Go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164 or museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Admission is free.

HEALTH

Splash Mash Dash Tri Camp: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Aug. 5 at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center, Northridge. Camp designed to prepare special needs athletes for the HRCA kids triathlon on Aug. 6.

For ages 8 to adult.

Swim practice on Mondays; bike/ run practice on Thursdays. Contact 303-471-7043 or summer.aden@ HRCAonline.org. Go to www.hrcaonline. org/tr ‘ROAD CarFit for Seniors: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month through September, at Dahlia Campus for Health and Wellbeing, 3401 Eudora St., Denver.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month through September, at AAA-Colorado Southglenn, 700 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Presented by the Reaching Older Adults Program, the 20-minute checkup is free but registration is requested. Call 303-991-5740 for an appointment.

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

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MILESTONES Carter Auth, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

Alexandra Balkovatz, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

Natalie Bernero, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Nicole Marie DeSimone, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Saint Mary.

Austin Fajfer, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Chadron State College.

Erika Gallardo, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2017 from

Gonzaga University.

John Hadfield, of Highlands Ranch, graduated magna cum laude in May 2017 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in finance.

Molly Ininns, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

Austin Jacobs, of Highlands Ranch, graduated summa cum laude in May 2017 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree finance and marking. Jacobs participated in the university’s Honors Program, which emphasizes teaching excellence, small seminar-style classes, and a core curriculum of innovative courses.

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Ashley May, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2017 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Sean Morton, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2017 from Gonzaga University.

Molly O’Connor, of Highlands Ranch, graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of the Sciences. O’Connor was a member of Pi Theta Epsilon, National Honor Society for occupational therapists.

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Olivia Jacobs, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

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Sara Kramer, of Highlands Ranch, graduated magna cum laude in May 2017 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree business administration.

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SPORTS

Changing lanes Bowling attracting more people as a social activity than as a sport

BY JIM BENTON | JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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s time wears on, all sports evolve — and bowling has definitely changed.

Nowhere is that more evident than in the facilities themselves.

Bowling used to be primarily a blue-collar sport that was driven by league and tournament bowlers, with food and beverage sales boosting the profitability. Now many bowling centers are social, family entertainment centers that appeal to the younger generation.

At least one study says the number of people who bowl has been on the upswing in recent years.

But for those who come to the lanes to focus on rolling a high score — often as part of league play — the trend of bowling alleys becoming social centers isn’t a selling point.

“It’s always neat to see what they are doing new, but I’m a traditionalist when it comes to bowling,” said Wes Yelvington, a 182-average bowler from Littleton. “I like places that are bowling alleys. You didn’t have the arcades and pool tables.

That’s cool and

HOW BOWLING PAYS OFF FOR STUDENTS In recent years, young bowlers have gotten the chance to attend college with league and tournament money earned from bowling, which goes into SMART fund accounts to help pay for tuition.

Additionally there are several scholarships available for students who participate in bowling.

Bowling had gained recognition with 21 states by the 2015-16 season as a varsity

high school sport, but not in Colorado. There were 141 colleges in the U.S. during the 2015-16 season that had men’s varsity bowling teams and 139 schools had women’s bowling programs.

com report, there were 29,105 high school bowlers in 2015 and 791 college varsity bowlers. There were 26,110 female high school bowlers and 1,270 college varsity bowlers.

Only women’s bowling is a sanctioned NCAA sport as an equivalency sport for scholarship purposes.

There is one women’s national championship for all divisions but some colleges do have men’s varsity teams.

In a Scholarshipstats.

The NCAA Division I scholarship limit for women’s team is five but schools can reach the limit by offering half scholarships to 10 bowlers. The limit is also five in Division II and eight in National Junior College Athletic Association.

fun. It’s like an indoor amusement park for kids — but I want a little more.”

According to a Sports & Fitness Industry Association bowling participation report, league bowlers dropped from 2.48 million in 2007-08 to 1.49 million in 2015-16.

The number of bowling alleys in a 15-year span dropped 26 percent from 5,400 to 3,976 in 2013. But the number of people who say they bowl increased 10 percent.

For some professionals, the modern climate doesn’t hold a lot of promise for the sport — as

opposed to the social activity — of bowling.

“The bowling industry doesn’t have as many centers to bowl in and it tends to be going downhill around the Denver area,” said Sharon Powers, a 10-time Denver Women’s Bowler of the Year from Lakewood and a former tour professional. “People don’t take it seriously. It’s just ‘Let’s go bowl a couple games and go play pinball machines.’ To me it’s almost like making a joke of bowling.”

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No-quit outlook fuels champion Antron Brown picks up 64th win during Mile High Nationals

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Antron Brown signs autographs after winning the Top Fuel championship on July 23 at the Mopar Mile High Nationals held at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. Brown won his third Top Fuel title at Bandimere and now has 64 National Hot Rod Association victories with 48 coming in Top Fuel and 16 in Pro Stock Motorcycle.

JIM BENTON

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown paid attention during a chapel service before the final day of the 38th annual Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison.

“The chaplin said quitters never win and winners never quit,” said Brown, a Pittsboro, Indiana, resident. “I thought about it, and you know, that’s why we are where we are because we never quit.”

On July 23, Brown defeated top qualifier Leah Pritchett, a Don Schumacher Racing teammate, with an elapsed time of 3.792 at 319.82 mph to win for the 64th time in National Hot Rod Association races.

It was his third win in Denver, ty-

‘This race definitely put us through a marathon, but seeing those win lights makes it all worthwhile.’

Antron Brown, winner of Top Fuel title

ing him for the Bandimere Top Fuel lead for wins with Scott Kalitta and SEE NATIONALS, P33

Area drivers turn in strong showings at Bandimere

OUR SUMMER SEASON IS MADE FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND FAMILY GET-AWAYS.

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• Golfing

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Tony Schumacher.

“When you come to this mountain, it eats you up so bad,” Brown said of the Morrison track, which sits 5,860-feet above sea level. “It beat us up the first day (July 21), we got back on key the next day and we started picking away at it. The car was flawless by the finals.

“We were patching up everywhere.

Something was always going wrong.

We kept stepping up and that was a testament to our team. This race definitely put us through a marathon, but seeing those win lights makes it all worthwhile,” Other professional winners during the final session of the three-day event were Robert Hight (Funny Car), Drew Skillman (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawlec (Pro Stock Motorcycle).

Hight, who drives for John Force Racing, was sick and admittedly lucky as he broke a winless streak of 34 NHRA races and collected his first win of the season and fourth at the Mile High Nationals. He had a

MILESTONES FROM PAGE 30

Greggory Peterson, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Chadron State College.

Alisa Rome, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in May 2017 from Gonzaga University.

Abigail Solnet, of Highlands Ranch, graduated magna cum laude in May 2017 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Solnet participated in the university’s Honors Program, which emphasizes teaching excellence, small seminar-style classes, and a core curriculum of innovative courses.

Madison Stevens, of Highlands Ranch, graduated cum laude in May 2017 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in finance.

Stevens was valedictorian.

Devon Wetteland, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Erik Wetteland, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Hastings College.

Emily Wolff, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health science studies from Quinnipiac University.

Ryan Zenoni, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Gonzaga University.

Elana Zykan, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2017 president’s list at Gonzaga University.

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3.995 elapsed time at 317.54 mph in the finals against Tommy Johnson Jr., who had an elapsed time of 4.099 and a speed of 297.16 mph.

“I don’t know if I ate something bad this morning or last night but I was sick today,” said Hight, a resident of Yorba Linda, California.

“I couldn’t keep anything down. We definitely struggled through the first few rounds and we were lucky to get those round wins, but I have a great team who figured things out and helped me get to the winner’s circle.

“It was big to get a win in the finals. It starts to wear on you. It’s been a long time coming and we hadn’t had much luck, but today we had some.”

Meanwhile, Courtney Force, daughter of the division’s 16-time champion John Force, set Funny Car track records in the first qualifying session on July 21 with a low elapsed time of 3.889 and 328.30 mph.

She was the No. 1 Top Fuel qualifier at the Mile High Nationals for the second consecutive year.

However, she was sent packing in the first round of eliminations by 16th seed Jim Campbell. John Force, the No. 2 qualifier, also lost early to Matt Hagen.

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Men’s roller derby team represents Mile High City Englewood man skates with Denver’s Ground Control squad

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Roller derby began as an all-women’s sport but with its rebirth in 2001 in Texas, programs also included men’s teams, and Englewood resident Josh Souz signed up when he learned about Ground Control, the Denver Roller Derby men’s team.

Souz and other members of the men’s team took part in the Denver Roller Derby July 12 practice and scrimmage at the Glitterdome in Denver, where the male skaters scrimmaged with the women.

“I have been roller skating most of my life. I was on the rink at a Skate City when I was asked to become a member of the men’s roller derby team and a roller hockey team on the same night,” Souz said. “I hadn’t been in an organized sport for a while, I had played roller hockey, so I decided to figure

Englewood resident Josh Souz looks to block an opponent during the July 12 Denver Roller Derby practice and scrimmage at Denver’s Glitterdome. Souz is a member of the DRD men’s team but since the roster is small, the men practice and scrimmage with the women. Souz has been competing in men’s roller derby for six years because it is a good way to stay physically fit and to have fun.

PHOTOS BY TOM MUNDS out what roller derby was all about. That was almost seven years ago and I am still with it.”

The scrimmage was a series of matches called jams.

Each team sends five players out onto the flat oval-shaped track, four blockers and a jammer. When the starting whistle blows, the blockers

focus on keeping the other team’s jammer from breaking free while opening a route for their jammer to race around the track and score points by passing opponents.

When a jammer got out of the pack during the jams at the scrimmage, her teammates set up to slow the pack

while her opponents set up to keep her from passing them. Blocks were physical, often sending one or more players to the track surface.

But the players quickly got up and returned to the battle.

Often one member of the men’s team joined the group when a jam was called. It

seemed no one payed attention to whether the opponent was a man or a woman and frequently it was a man who got knocked to the skating surface.

“It is always intense out there on the track,” the Englewood man said during a break in the action. “We don’t have a lot of skaters on the men’s team so we scrimmage with the women.

The contact is physical and everyone skates hard.”

Souz uses his skating skills and speed as a jammer for the team. He said the most fun for him is when he circles the track and his blockers set things up for him so he can zip through the pack and score points by passing the opposing players.

The 32-year-old said roller derby is fun and his biggest challenge when he joined the sport was learning to use the quad-wheel skates instead of in-line skates.

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Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $160,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $159,286.17

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: Condominium Unit 29A, Highland Walk Condominiums, in accordance with and subject to the Condominium and Special Subassociation Declaration for Highland Walk Condominium Association, Inc., of Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc., recorded on June 5, 2003, at Reception No. 2003084513, the Supplemental Condominium Declaration for Highland Walk Condominium Association, Inc., and Highland Walk Amenities Association, Inc., recorded on November 26, 2003 at Reception No. 2003169299 and the Condominium Map for Highland Walk Condominiums, Phase 1, recorded on November 26, 2003 at Reception No. 2003169298, in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 10573 Parkington Lane, Unit 29a, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 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, August 30, 2017, 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 (38-38103.1 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 (38-38-103.2 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: 7/6/2017 Last Publication: 8/3/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NATHAN F. SMITH Colorado Registration #: 48212

Dated: 5/15/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NATHAN F. SMITH Colorado Registration #: 48212 2112 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92612 Phone #: (949) 252-9400 Fax #: (949) 252-1032 Attorney File #: B35484-1TOMAZIN *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0128 First Publication: 7/6/2017 Last Publication: 8/3/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0123 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/1/2017 3:50:00 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.

John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney

Legal Notice No.: 2017-0123 First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 931348 First Publication: July 27, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 5/4/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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.

MICHAEL CREAZZO, D.O.B. 9/1/2016, CODY WOLFF, D.O.B. 1/24/2015, Children, And concerning: WILMA JILL CREAZZO A/K/A WILMA WOLFF, D.O.B. 2/5/1982, Mother, MICHELANGELO CREAZZO, D.O.B. 2/19/1981, Father of Michael Creazzo, BRADLEY SCHWANDT and JOHN DOE, Possible Father of Cody Wolff, Respondents.

Legal Description of Real Property: Unit 103, Condominium Building D, Avalon at Inverness Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map for Avalon at Inverness Condominiums recorded on November 4, 2009 at Reception No. 2009084796, in the records of the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Douglas, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Avalon at Inverness Condominiums, recorded on April 30, 2009 at Reception No. 2009031777 in said records, Together with the exclusive right to use Limited Common Element Garage No. D-1, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.

Which has the address of: 307 Inverness Way South,, #D-103, Englewood, CO 80112 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, August 23, 2017, 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 (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 6/29/2017 Last Publication: 7/27/2017

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*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

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

OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006651558

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 (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Original Grantor: ANN G. BERG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SWBC MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/5/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 7/7/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016043976 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $210,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $209,676.66

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is You have the right to request a trial by jury at pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every Judge. You also have the right, if you are indistage of the proceedings by counsel of your own gent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense choosing, or if you are without sufficient finanto you, one expert witness of your own choosadvertise youring public notices 303-566-4100 cial means, appointment ofTo counsel by the at any hearing call on the termination of your Court. Termination of your parent-child legal reparent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you lationship to free your child for adoption is a poshave the right to the appointment of a Guardian sible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is ad litem to represent your best interests. pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indiYou have the right to have this matter heard by gent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense a district court judge rather than by the magisto you, one expert witness of your own choostrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, ing at any hearing on the termination of your you will be bound by the findings and recomparent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you mendations of the magistrate, subject to review have the right to the appointment of a Guardian as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, ad litem to represent your best interests. and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magisThis summons is being initiated by the Douglas trate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, County Department of Human Services through you will be bound by the findings and recomits counsel. mendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, Dated: July 27, 2017 and subsequently, to the right of appeal as John Thirkell, #13865 provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through Legal Notice No.: 931349 First Publication: July 27, 2017 its counsel.

Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Dated: July 27, 2017

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ness 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.

Public Notice Douglas County District Court, State of Colorado 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us Case Number: 17JV136 Division 7 Courtroom DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016.

TO: JOHN DOE You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is being served upon you. The following documents are also available for service upon you: Amended Petition for Temporary Custody; Petition for Dependency and Neglect, Dependency and Neglect Handbook; Application for Court Appointed Counsel; ICWA Affidavit; Advisement in Dependency and Neglect; and the Relative Affidavit.

A Summons Return, and a Permanency Plan Hearing is set for October 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you

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Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: VINCELL HAVILAND, D.O.B.: 1/05/2017; Child, And concerning: KAYLA HAVILAND, D.O.B.: 8/26/1995, Mother; MATTHEW REDDICKS, CHRANT JOHNSON, MILES LAST NAME UNKNOWN, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents; And KELLY HAVILAND (Maternal Grandmother); Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 17JV157 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016.

TO: MILES – LAST NAME UNKNOWN You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is being served upon you. The following documents are also available for service upon you: Petition for Temporary Custody; Amended Petition - Dependency and Neglect, Dependency and Neglect Handbook; Application for Court Appointed Counsel; ICWA Affidavit; Advisement in Dependency and Neglect; and the Relative Affidavit.

A Pre-Trial Conference is set for July 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review

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Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:

VINCELL HAVILAND, D.O.B.: 1/05/2017; Child, And concerning: KAYLA HAVILAND, D.O.B.: 8/26/1995, Mother; MATTHEW REDDICKS, CHRANT JOHNSON, MILES LAST NAME UNKNOWN, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents; And KELLY HAVILAND (Maternal Grandmother); Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 17JV157 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016.

TO: JOHN DOE You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is being served upon you. The following documents are also available for service upon you: Petition for Temporary Custody; Amended Petition - Dependency and Neglect, Dependency and Neglect Handbook; Application for Court Appointed Counsel; ICWA Affidavit; Advisement in Dependency and Neglect; and the Relative Affidavit.

A Pre-Trial Conference is set for July 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

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BOWLING FROM PAGE 31

For a typical Friday or Saturday night outing, bowling costs more than $5 a game, not including shoe rental.

Toss in video games and food and the dollars add up.

To that end, today’s bowlers tend to have higher-than-average incomes.

A 2016 Experian Simmons National Consumer Survey found the annual median income of a bowling Public Notice household was more than $76,000, DOUGLAS COUNTY COURT,of all while more thanDISTRICT 28 percent STATE OF COLORADO 4000 household Justice Way bowlers had incomes of Castle Rock, CO over $100,000.

TheCO median household Douglas County, 80109 income in the nation is about $56,000, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE accordingOF toCOLORADO the U.S. Census Bureau.

In the Interest of: There are 23 bowling centers in VINCELL HAVILAND, D.O.B.: 1/05/2017; the Denver metro area.

Only four

Child, And concerning: KAYLA HAVILAND, D.O.B.: 8/26/1995, Mother; MATTHEW REDDICKS, CHRANT JOHNSON, MILES LAST NAME UNKNOWN, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents; And KELLY HAVILAND (Maternal Grandmother); Special Respondent.

DERBY

FROM PAGE 37 Attorney for Department:

John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 to the difference in the skates but it 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 was part of the fun of being a roller (303) 663-7726 derby skater.”

FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us All roller derby athletes are amalreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE 17JV157 teursNUMBER: with full-time jobs to make a DIVISION 7

living. Souz is a member of a miliDEPENDENCY SUMMONS tary family and grew up in a number of different places.

He has in This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rulelived 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Englewood for more than two years Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016. andSection works in an information technologyJOHN position as a site liability engiTO: DOE You are hereby notified that a petition has been neer. filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or derby neglected was as per the facts set forth Roller popular in the in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy 1940s 1950s of which and is being served when upon you.the The competition following documents are also available service was on a banked track.forThe modern upon you: Petition for Temporary Custody; version on a flat track was reborn in Amended Petition - Dependency and Neglect, Dependency and Neglect Handbook; Applica2001 Texas.

It grew and tion for in Court Appointed Counsel;nationally ICWA Affidavit; Advisement in Dependency and Neglect; internationally to where there are

and the Relative Affidavit.

A Pre-Trial Conference is set for July 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

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You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your child for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

are independently owned: Arapahoe Bowling Center, 6850 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village; Crown Lanes, 2325 S. Federal Blvd., Denver; Paramount Bowl, 2625 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge; and Holiday Lanes, 10350 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood.

Bowlmor AMF is the largest bowling operator in the United States, with 304 centers — 293 in the U.S., eight in Mexico and three in Canada.

Bowlmor AMF was created from the merger of Bowlmor and AMF. The company acquired Brunswick bowling centers in 2014 for $270 million.

Atairos, a private investment fund, recently acquired a substantial ownership of Bowlmor AMF for an estimated $1 billion, but the management structure will remain, which means little change in the philosophy — which is more of a party, nightclub atmosphere with mostly open bowl-

ing.

One of the Denver-area bowling centers that has adopted the Bowlmor philosophy is Bowlero Lone Tree, which has a big arcade, laser tag, bigscreen televisions and glow lights.

Boondocks Food and Fun is another entertainment center that features bowling. It has locations in Utah, plus two in the Denver area: one in Parker at 18706 Cottonwood Drive, and the other in Northglenn at 11425 Community Center Drive. There are bowling lanes plus plenty of games for youngsters, including go-karts, bumper boats and miniature golf.

“At Boondocks, bowling is one of the main attractions for our guests,” said John Schnerbarth, general manager of the Parker Boondocks location. “Guests can purchase bowling time by itself or as part of our unlimited day pass. We are trying to put

more than 1,200 leagues around the world. An entry on the internet stated that flat track roller derby is being considered to be added to the list of sports at the 2020 summer Olympics.

A game is divided into two 30-minute periods. Jams can run the full two minutes or be cut off by the lead jammer. Usually there are about 20 jams per half.

Denver Roller Derby’s largest program is for women, but there is also a men’s team plus a youth program for skaters under 18.

The Denver A level team, called the Mile High Club, is currently ranked seventh among the world’s A-level teams.

The program also has a secondlevel team, the Bruising Altitude, and a C-level team called the Standbys.

The B and C teams travel to compete in tournaments around the country.

The men’s team, Ground Control, competes nationally and currently is ranked 18th.

In additional to traveling to tournaments, Denver Roller Derby has a local league with four teams that compete from January to April.

All individuals involved in roller derby are amateur athletes. Each player provides his or her own equipment which at least includes a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads.

Traditional four-wheels-per-boot skates are used in roller derby. In-line skates are not allowed.

Denver Roller Derby athletes pay a $50 monthly membership fee. The money is used to cover the cost of renting space for games and practices, paying officials and other charges associated with the team. When a team travels, each player is responsible for his or her own expenses.

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You have the right toahave this matter heard by

a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the finding s and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: July 27, 2017 John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 931350 First Publication: July 27, 2017 Last Publication: July 27, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

City and County 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 August 19, 2017, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Myers and Sons Construction, LP for the 2013 Quebec/Lincoln/University Intersection Improvement Project – Phase 2, Douglas County Project Number CI 2013-012 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-

a Wednesday evening league together that will run for 12 weeks. Hopefully we will get enough interest and teams to create this league.”

Some metro-area centers manage to attract a crowd focused more on the sport than on the atmosphere — even while being part of the big chain.

Englewood’s AMF Belleview Lanes is “still a league-dominant house,” said Christina Radzikowski, manager of the center at 4900 S. Federal Blvd.

But that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some changes.

“A lot of our men’s leagues have dwindled over the years,” Radzikowski said. “One, because we are more mixed and women are bowling more.

Overall, it’s not like it was in the ‘60s with a guy’s night out bowling and the woman stays home with the children.

“It’s a different era.”

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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 August 19, 2017, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas Email We do not sell or share your personal County information and Myers and Sons Construction, LP for the 2013 Quebec/Lincoln/University InterPUBLIC NOTICE section Improvement Project – Phase 2, We are requesting $25, but feel free to contribute any amount.

To participate in our annual Voluntary DouglasRanch County Project Number CI 2013-012 NOTICE OF make checks payable to the Highlands Herald in Douglas County; and that any person, coCONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT Contribution Program, please complete this Please partnership, association or corporation that has COUNTY OF DOUGLAS form and mail with your contribution to:STATE OF COLORADO an unpaid claim against said Myers and Sons Construction, LP for or on account of the furHighlands Ranch Herald Carriernishing Tip Enclosed of labor,Amount materials, team hire, sustenNOTICE IS HEREBYContribution GIVEN, pursuant to Secance, provisions, provender or other supplies 9137 Ridgeline Blvd., Ste. 210 tion 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on used or consumed by such contractor or any of August 19, 2017, final settlement will be made Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 his subcontractors in or about the performance by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Myers andnewsletters, Sons Construction, LPoffers tools, equipment to the used in the pro Please check this box to receive breaking news, exclusive andorspecial events viaextent email. for the 2013 Quebec/Lincoln/University Intersecution of said work, may at any time up to and PUBLIC NOTICE section Improvement Project – Phase 2, including said time of such final settlement on Douglas County Project Number CI 2013-012 said August 19, 2017, file a verified statement NOTICE OF in Douglas County; and that any person, coof the amount due and unpaid on account of CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT partnership, association or corporation that has such claim with the Board of County CommisCOUNTY OF DOUGLAS an unpaid claim against said Myers and Sons sioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, STATE OF COLORADO Construction, LP for or on account of the furwith a copy to the Project Engineer, Dennis Lobnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenberding, Department of Public Works EngineerNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Secance, provisions, provender or other supplies ing, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, tion 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on used or consumed by such contractor or any of Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

August 19, 2017, final settlement will be made his subcontractors in or about the performance by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, Failure on the part of claimant to file such stateand on account of a contract between Douglas County and Myers and Sons Construction, LP tools, or equipment to the extent used in the proment prior to such final settlement will relieve for the 2013 Quebec/Lincoln/University Intersecution of said work, may at any time up to and said County of Douglas from all and any liability section Improvement Project – Phase 2, including said time of such final settlement on for such claimant's claim.

Douglas County Project Number CI 2013-012 said August 19, 2017, file a verified statement in Douglas County; and that any person, coof the amount due and unpaid on account of The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of partnership, association or corporation that has such claim with the Board of County Commisthe County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Directan unpaid claim against said Myers and Sons sioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, or.

Construction, LP for or on account of the furwith a copy to the Project Engineer, Dennis Lobnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenberding, Department of Public Works EngineerLegal Notice No.: 931323 ance, provisions, provender or other supplies ing, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, First Publication: July 20, 2017 used or consumed by such contractor or any of Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Second Publication: July 27, 2017 his subcontractors in or about the performance Publisher: Douglas County News-Press of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, Failure on the part of claimant to file such statetools, or equipment to the extent used in the proment prior to such final settlement will relieve secution of said work, may at any time up to and said County of Douglas from all and any liability including said time of such final settlement on for such claimant's claim. said August 19, 2017, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of

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CHAMBER STAFF ANDREA LAREW, PRESIDENT

andrea@highlandsranchchamber.org BRIE MCMAHON, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ambassador of the Month –William Smith Name of Business: New Era Group at Your Castle Real Estate Title: REALTOR Website: www.williamksmith.com How long have you been with/owned this company? 6 months What is the mission/vision of your company? The New Era Group is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences. By offering a complete suite of real estate services, we ensure that we meet our consumers’ every need. We consult with you during all steps of the process to make sure we are exceeding your needs and expectations at all times. These are just a few reasons why New Era Group is setting the new standard in real estate. The New Era Group was recently ranked the #1 real estate team in Colorado, and 136th nationally by sales volume, according to Real Trends Top 1000.

What do you most like about your job? I enjoy working in residential real estate because it allows me the opportunity to interact with and serve all types of people, and it also provides me with flexibility and freedom to help manage the work/life balance. Buying a home is usually the largest investment most people will make during their lifetime and I feel honored to play an integral role in that for my clients.

Do you have hobbies, interests, family, etc that you would like people to know about? My family and I relocated to Highlands Ranch in 2016 from Chicago, IL. We moved here to be closer to my

CHAIR – TONY SMITH, CU DENVER CHAIR ELECT – TIM LINDSEY, BEAR MORTGAGE PAST CHAIR – JUSTIN VAUGHN, VAUGHN LAW OFFICES SECRETARY – AMY SHERMAN, NW DOUGLAS COUNTY EDC TREASURER – JUSTIN ENSIGN, FIRSTBANK CAROLYN BURTARD, SMART FOOD – JUICE PLUS+ MICHELE BERGH, PANORAMA ORTHOPEDICS & SPINE JERRY FLANNERY, HRCA ANDREA FERRETTI, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO STEWART GALLAGHER, COLORADO VAULT & SAFE DEPOSIT BOX CO. MIKE HEFLEBOWER, HEFLEBOWER FUNERAL SERVICES ROB KEVWITCH, GRIST BREWING COMPANY DR. MATT THOMPSON, 100% CHIROPRACTIC ROBERT WAREHAM, THE LAW CENTER, P.C.

wife’s family that lives in the area, and for an active lifestyle change. I took a long break from living in Colorado since attending Fort Lewis College in Durango and it feels great to be back!

How do you spend your free time? Most of my free time is spent entertaining my children Heidi & Carter, who are 3 and 1 year’s old, respectively.

They love going to the recreation centers for swimming lessons and to play outside. My sister and her family recently moved to Highlands Ranch from Austin, TX. and we are looking forward to spending more time with them. I have hiked a couple 14’ers in the past and would like to check some more off the list.

What do you like most about being an Ambassador for the Chamber? Being an Ambassador to the Chamber has allowed me to become more involved in the Highlands Ranch community and develop relationships with the great people that live and work here. The Chamber membership body has been incredibly welcoming to me and I want to reciprocate that for current and future members to let people know how they can get involved.

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