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Bus fleet returns to street Douglas County School District transports 11,000 students per day

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Larry King arrives at the school bus terminal between 5 and 6 a.m. during the school year.

He makes his way to the dispatch room, where he finds his keys and route book for — the day. Then, Number of students King combs the transported by bus parking lot to find to and from school his bus. per day in Douglas Each is County assigned to a particular spot — Number of indicated by an square miles covered animal and a by school district number. King’s buses spot is “camel 263.”

— Number “When school of buses used by the starts, it’s a bit school district chaotic,” King said. “Each ter— Number of minal may have bus terminals in the 100-150 drivers school district who each find little quirks with — Average the buses they’re lifespan, in years, of a going to be drivschool bus tire ing that year.”

King’s bus is one of 350 that will transport 11,000 students to and from school in the Douglas County School District each school day.

The majority of students return to class this week.

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Children take on the “Octopus” at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo in Castle Rock on Aug. 8.

A SATURDAY AT THE FAIR

From pig races to mutton bustin’, the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo in Castle Rock was packed on Aug. 8 with guests snacking on giant turkey legs and winning gold fish at carnival games. Barns were full of animals and visitors were shocked to see the enormity of draft horses, award-winning rabbits in costume and goats dressed in hats. Crowds by the thousands swarmed to stand in line for rides like the “Power” to spin through the air and check out the view of Castle Rock.

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Valor has new hockey coach Gwozdecky led DU Pioneers to a pair of championships Solomon Pablo of Farmington, New Mexico, was the first out for bareback riding at the PRCA ProRodeo.

Jim Fortner of Arvada prepares turkey legs for visitors.

A PRCA ProRodeo competitor wrestles his steer to the ground.

Castle Rock buddies Max Caiden, back, and Witt Horning get a good look at the steer-wrestling competition.

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com George Gwozdecky will be taking on a new challenge as he resumes his coaching career.

The former University of Denver coach was named the new hockey coach at Valor Christian High School on Aug. 7.

“George’s tenure in hockey and his accomplishments as a player, coach and program Gwozdecky builder are so significant, but what has impressed us most is the care and concern he has for young people to nurture and help them grow into competent caring leaders,” Valor Christian athletic director Jamie Heiner said in a news release.

Gwozdecky, who resigned in June after two seasons as an assistant with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, is the Coach continues on Page 10

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DA’s citizens academy accepting applications

FACES AMONG US

Attendees will learn office’s role in criminal justice system Staff report

Brandie Cardenas is the store manager at Timbuk Toys in Highlands Ranch and has worked at the store for 12 years.

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with my dachshunds, reading, teaching Spanish, volunteering, collecting rocks, hiking and going on random adventures. I also love to travel. Just this year alone, I’ve traveled to California twice, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Maine and Mexico. I am not sure how I have time for it all.

Passion for learning I consider myself to be a lifetime student. I am open to learning about anything/everything and I enjoy teaching what I learn! I am especially passionate about taking a stand for human, animal and environmental rights.

About me I’ve lived in Highlands Ranch for six years now and worked for Timbuk Toys for almost 12 years. I grew up in a small coastal town in Maine where the closest shopping mall was over 30 miles away and where I felt like I knew everyone in the community. I visit my hometown a few times per year. It is refreshing to know that not very much changes back home. I moved to Colorado in 2001, and I lived in Guadalajara, Mexico, for a brief period as well.

On toys I feel that I am one of the select few that can honestly say that I love my job. What’s not to love about selling and playing with toys for learning, laughter and fun. There are so many rewarding parts to managing a small independently owned toy store. I get pleasure of being exposed to smiles and laughter every day. It is extremely rewarding to know that Timbuk Toys can make so many people happy.

However, the most rewarding part for me, are the relationships and connections I’ve made with our customers and their children. I look forward to seeing their familiar faces every day and of course I am always ready to welcome new friends!

For fun I enjoy taking long drives in the mountains, playing

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For six weeks from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, Sept. 23 to Oct. 28, the free academy will take place in the DA’s Arapahoe County office at 6450 South Revere Parkway, Centennial.

Classes will explore the role of the district attorney’s office in the criminal justice system. The academy will give students an in-depth look at what happens on a case between the time of arrest and post-conviction, according to a press release.

Attendees will explore functions of the specialized units within the district attorney’s office, including the Special Victims, Economic Crimes, Cold Case, Crime Scene Investigations, County Court and Juvenile Justice units. Students will also learn the intricacies of a jury trial.

The academy allows for 35 spaces in which preference will be given to applicants who live in the 18th Judicial District and are first-time attendees. In order to apply, participants must be 18 or older and must pass a criminal background check.

Members of the media are welcome to apply. Applications are due by Sept. 9 and must be submitted through mail, email or fax.

Applicants will be placed on a waiting list once the academy is full. Attendees will be notified of their acceptance no later than Sept. 16.

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‘Finding Nemo’ takes the screen Staff report Several hundred people arrived at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch with blankets in tow to watch “Finding Nemo” under the stars on Aug. 7.

Before the film began, kids played catch, guzzled down snow cones and danced to Disney music. The Highlands Ranch Community Association was there to DJ the first night in the Film in the Park series before the sun went down, playing popular tunes from movies “Frozen” and “The Little Mermaid.”

The little ones sang along with “Let it Go” at the top of their lungs while they danced on the floor in front of the Case Pavilion Stage.

The free event was sponsored by Children’s Hospital Colorado, and movie snacks were available for purchase by Fun with Funnel Cakes, Cornzapoppin.

Films start at dusk, around 8:30 p.m.

On Aug. 14, “Big Hero 6” will be featured.

The last movie of the series, “Tangled,” will be shown on Aug. 21 with a singalong and special appearances.

HRCA urges guests to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the lawn, as the movie is shown on a giant inflatable screen near the stage, for the whole park to see.

Children dance to Disney tunes at Civic Green Park before “Finding Nemo” was shown for the summer Film in the Park series on Aug. 8.

Photos by Taryn Walker

Families snack as they wait on “Finding Nemo” to start. The Highlands Ranch Community Association is showing films in the park as a part of a series this summer.

Lea Swanson of Highlands Ranch goes back for seconds at the Kona Ice snow cone station while waiting for “Finding Nemo” to begin at HRCA’s Film in the Park series on Aug. 7.

Children sing along to “Let it Go” from the popular movie “Frozen” just before “Finding Nemo” was shown on a big screen at Civic Green Park.

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HometownIMPRESSIONS MOM E N T S I N T I M E F ROM YOU R C OM M U N I T Y

Brother and sister Caleb and Arianne Heaton of Highlands Ranch with 10-monthold Hudson and 3-year-old Avery for a day of fun at the pool. The Heaton siblings nanny during the summer and thought the swimming pool at Westridge Recreation Center was the perfect spot to cool down. Photo

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Summer day seems endless at pool

By Taryn Walker twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com Sunk down in pool chairs staring out at the crisp blue water, brother and sister team Caleb and Arianne Heaton of Highlands Ranch shielded two little ones from the sun.

“You guys wanna jump back in?” said Caleb to 3-year-old Avery, who looked like she was on a mission.

The four were at the Westridge Recreation Center pool trying to cool down from the blistering 90-degree heat — among hordes of others.

Ten-month-old Hudson was wearing a floral sun hat and making waves while sitting on Arianne’s lap.

“We come here quite often. We’re nannying these two, they live in Parker and don’t have many swimming options out there, so we bring them here,” Arianne said.

Little Avery dashed in and out of the beach, contemplating whether she wanted to relax in the brisk water or play catch with Caleb. She decided a ride on the giant ceramic whale was best.

While shaking her head back and forth atop the whale,

she immediately reached for her caretaker. “Ouchy,” she said. Apparently, a ride on the whale was more like sitting on a hot stovetop. Caleb picked her up, dropped her teensy toes back into the water, bent down and whispered, “Gimme a high-five.”

Arianne was relaxed and Hudson was still splashing away in her lap.

“He’s all about the water,” she said as she adjusted his hat to keep his bright blue eyes out of the sun.

The two babysitters deserved five stars and two thumbs up for their top-notch care of the kiddos — who were lathered in sunscreen, wearing long sleeves and totally comfortable with their nannies when wading in the water.

Avery and Caleb began a game of toss with a waterproof bean bag and the curly-haired wild child was finally content as she splished and splashed frantically hunting for the toy.

The opportunities at the pool seemed endless and Avery was checking off her list. Meanwhile Arianne and Hudson sprawled out in the shallows, enjoying the last few weeks of summer with some R&R.

Citizen’s Academy this month For a chance to learn about the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, take an eight-hour class at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility on Aug. 27.

The Citizen’s Academy will be in a boot-camp environment, where students can learn about patrol operations, traffic enforcement, the jail, crime-scene investigations and more.

Demonstrations from the K-9 Unit, SWAT and other special teams also will be a part of the class, and students will have the opportunity to play deputy in a state-of-the-art shooting simulator.

If interested in attending the academy, fill out an application at www. dcsheriff.net/newsroom/documents/ citizens-academy-application.pdf and email to Deputy Chad Teller at CTeller@ dcsheriff.net The deadline to apply is Aug. 21. For more information call 303-660-7544.

Library foundation to host gala At 6 p.m. Sept. 25, the Douglas County Libraries Foundation will host its inaugural “Fete des Fables” gala at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

For $100 a person, guests can participate in silent and live auctions and much more. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in costume, and attend a cocktail reception before dinner, which will feature strolling minstrels. The Big Bad Bash will transport ticketholders into the world of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Organizers promise the event is “not your grandmother’s gala,” and have many surprises planned, according to a news release.

Diners at the gala will be greeted by authors from around Colorado and have surprise visits from various characters.

Elaine McCain, donor-relations specialist for the library district, may be reached at 720-348-9509 or emccain@ dclibraries.org for further information.

Event proceeds will support the DCL Foundation and Douglas County Libraries’ mission to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning.

Tickets may be purchased at DouglasCountyLibraries.org/Foundation/ Events.

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C-470 plan set for public hearing

Assessment available at libraries, online

By Taryn Walker twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com If C-470’s planned improvements aren’t on your radar, the Colorado Department of Transportation has published an assessment of the future project, made available at various libraries in the south Metro area.

The projects are intended to help relieve congestion, decrease delays and improve travel reliability, and will include the addition of one tolled express lane, according to a CDOT press release. The release of this information is part of a public outreach that CDOT has been working on since 2006 with the project. A C-470 corridor coalition was formed in 2011 to provide a forum for local government.

The assessments are made up of two giant binders filled with pages of diagrams, photos and summaries that can be accessed at libraries in Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Lone Tree, south Jefferson County, Castle Rock, Lakewood and Denver.

The public review and comment period for the assessment began July 29 and will continue through Sept. 11. The complete document also is available in electronic format on the CDOT website, where comments can be submitted.

In addition to the publications, a public hearing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., for everyone to weigh in on the project. The hearing will be a drop-in, open house format with a formal presentation at 6 p.m. by project team members to answer questions.

For those interested in making a statement about the project, a court reporter will be available to record comments for the official transcript of the meeting. Participants also will have the opportunity to fill out comment forms that can be turned in to designated comment boxes.

“This is a chance for everybody from the public to learn about the proposed project.

It’s a great way for everybody to come and talk with members and provide feedback,” CDOT Environment Program Manager Jon Chesser said. “It’s really key people come.”

Chesser said the project is “pretty big.”

The new tolled lane will extend in each direction between Interstate 25 and Kipling Parkway, with a second tolled express lane westbound between I-25 and Lucent Boulevard, and eastbound between Broadway and I-25.

“These new lanes, plus new auxiliary lanes where warranted, would supplement the existing non-tolled general purpose lanes. The project also includes pavement reconstruction, alignment improvements and direct-connect ramps at the C-470 and I-25 interchange,” CDOT’s release said.

Chesser said it’s all about giving the driver options. CDOT is recommending a toll lane to give drivers an option, as the toll lane would be something someone traveling would choose to use and pay for, if wanting to get to their destination more efficiently or to avoid traffic.

He said quite a bit of research has been done for those wanting CDOT to do something about noise mitigation on C-470.

“We’ve all talked to people in affected areas and listened to what recommendations they had. This meeting is another chance for people to weigh in on CDOT’s conclusion of that. A lot of taxpayer dollars are being spent on this. I live in Highlands Ranch and use C-470 every day. I like to know where my money is going and how it’s spent. People need to know how this is going to affect them individually, as well as how it affects the community on a regional scale,” Chesser said.

Wendy Holmes, Douglas County’s director of public affairs, agreed. If the community doesn’t go online and give comments, or go to the Aug. 26 meeting — that’s it. This is one of the last public outreaches CDOT is conducting for this project, she said, “Have your voice be heard.”

Denver resident and Aurora college student Jessica Walsh was at the Highlands Ranch Library studying and said she had no clue about the public access to the assessments.

“The information is out there, but we don’t know how to find it easily. You know they have two seasons in this state — winter and construction. It feels like this construction never ends here and it affects my everyday commute. Hopefully people will go to the meeting and read up on this,” Walsh said.

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Jessica Walsh of Denver reads up on CDOT’s assessment of C-470’s project improvements at the Highlands Ranch Library. Photo by Taryn Walker

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Douglas County has teamed up with the Colorado Department of Transportation to assist drivers in their everyday commutes by providing embedded intersection images online — and that includes CDOT’s mobile app.

The images, which are updated every 15 minutes, are on cotrip.org and spread over 33 intersections in northern Douglas County, including Highlands Ranch. CDOT also has 29 camera locations along C-470 corridors and Interstate 25 for access.

Drivers who travel the county’s most frequently used roadways have the ability to scan conditions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, according to a

news release.

While online, those preparing to travel can zoom in and select a camera to check things out. CDOT’s mobile application allows for camera images to be shown, but “Don’t Drive & App” is their motto and trademark.

Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said the county plans to add additional cameras in the near future.

“The reality of traffic is an issue for all communities in this county,” he said. “We believed we had the ability, through the investment of these cameras, to provide people with a planning tool. Now, they can access this information ahead of time, before they leave the house.”

The cameras, which are primarily on light poles, have been installed since 2008 for internal use of traffic management, but are now being utilized through CDOT’s CoTrip site to

help travelers have options, he said.

“The more people who have access to information (like this), the better decisions everybody can make,” Partridge said. “This technology is all to give drivers more of an option. We try to be proactive because we certainly have a highly educated mobile workforce and community.”

No images are kept, as the operation is only for observing the moment, he said. The still images look like just photos, but the areas are constantly monitored.

It’s important to work with CDOT, Partridge said.

“We have a great relationship with them. Different government agencies should get along smoothly, so the public doesn’t have to be stressed in any way. We’re all in this together as we all serve the public,” he said.

The camera images may be accessed at www.cotrip.org/device.htm.

Metro District OKs deal with CDOT on storm water Plan for ponds is part of improvements on C-470

By Taryn Walker twalker@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Highlands Ranch Metro District has approved a storm-water partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation as improvements planned for C-470 are scheduled for the future.

CDOT is in the process of conducting a request for proposal for a design-and-build plan to construct seven drainage dry ponds along C-470 from Colorado Boulevard to west of Lucent Boulevard in Highlands Ranch to improve water quality. The design is currently 30 percent finished and has a projected cost of $300,000 that CDOT will fund, according to a presentation put together by HRMD public works director Jeff Case.

The main benefit of the project is that an additional 94 acres of Highlands Ranch will be cared for in a way that changes how water will be held and released in the community, HRMD manager of developing and engineering Forrest Dykstra said.

The project will collect storm-water runoff of the type that typically comes from major roadways and land development, and will keep trash, litter, oil and other undesirable substances from running into other areas.

Four of the new facilities that will

be utilized first are on 6.3 acres of Metro District property, which is why a partnership was sought. Of the four ponds, three are existing facilities in Highlands Ranch and will be cared for at no extra cost, Dykstra said.

These dry ponds, which only collect water when it rains or floods, are used for drainage to collect runoff water. Metro District will be responsible for maintaining the facilities annually, which could cost up to $3,000 a year from its storm-water fund. The maintenance will primarily include landscaping and trash and sediment removal. The areas will likely be maintained just like open space areas in the community, Dykstra said.

“What we have found in our experience to date — two things impact us the most, and that’s trash and litter.” Dykstra said. “It’s amazing how much litter, paper and plastic run into water. It’s not a good growth medium for plants, when pollutants, trash or salts and oils come into play.”

The capital cost that CDOT will pay annually is just an estimate, but is only for the four new ponds being treated, Dykstra said. Seventy percent of the new ponds that extend anywhere from 12 to 71 acres will be for drainage purposes, while 30 percent will be built to collect stormwater runoff in connection with new pavement coming in the future, he said. Currently 1,126 acres involving water drainages in Highlands Ranch that extend along C-470 are treated

by CDOT.

The facilities will range from about a half-acre in size to between two and three acres.

With land development comes erosion, which produces silt and sediment that affect how the ponds function, Dykstra said. CDOT is required to care for the ponds because of its storm-water permit, as almost all cities or communities are required to have the permit through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, he said.

“It’s designed so that the storm water that runs through the areas runs passively, not actively. Those silts and sediments will drop out (lessen), which betters nutrient uptake for plants. In the past, everyone (communities) was responsible for their own stuff, but with this partnership the state has recognized an opportunity like this — to both build and treat,” Dykstra said.

At the July 28 HRMD board meeting, members wondered about C-470’s future developments in regard to the drainage facilities 20-40 years from now.

Case and Dykstra said the cost of any replacements or maintenance for the distant future would be a shared cost with CDOT and shouldn’t require any major funding.

The next steps within the partnership include the design process, which will be conducted in the fall of 2015 or summer of 2016, a prepared intergovernmental agreement, the finalization of the design and an exchange of easements between CDOT and HRMD.

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Youths win big at livestock sale Grand Champion steer sells for $11,000

By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com As the crowd of perspective livestock buyers sits down in the bleachers around the show ring to enjoy their presale barbecue, the junior 4-H members comb the crowd.

Armed with business cards that give information on their animals and all the cuteness they can muster, the children make their pitches.

“I cleaned his pen five times a day,” one girl says of her hog. “He’s big in all the right places — all hams and bacon.”

“This is my first year, but you can’t go wrong with him,” a boy explains in an attempt to find a taker for his goat.

Milan Hunter, of Roxborough, puts on her biggest smile as she talks up her steer.

“His name is Elmer. He’s a show steer and he weighed in this week at 1,224 pounds,” Hunter said. “I would love like four grand from him, but we’ll see how much I get.”

Soon the auctioneer calls the festivities to a start. One by one, the 4-H members line up with the animals they raised, anxiously waiting their turn to takes a lap around the show ring.

While the animals are being shown, the auctioneer accepts bids from the crowd until a highest bidder is found for each animal.

Many of the animals in the Junior Livestock Sale sell for well above market value, with most buyers looking at the event as a donation.

BRINGING IN THE BIG BUCKS GRAND CHAMPION SWINE: $6,500 (Raised

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GRAND CHAMPION SHEEP: $6,500 (Raised

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GRAND CHAMPION TURKEY: $4,000 (Raised

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GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT: $2,600

(Raised by Robert Schenk)

Some 550 children with 4-H projects entered this year’s stock show. The largest group is poultry (more than 400 entries), then sheep and then swine.

However, its beef that’s brings in the biggest prices.

This year’s Grand Champion beef was raised by Maguire Rohr and weighed in at 1,297 pounds and sold for $11,000.

The Douglas County commissioners sat in the front row for the sale. They purchased the Reserve Champion turkey raised by T.J. Vaughan for $1,500.

“This is one of my favorite days of the whole year,” Commissioner Roger Partridge said. “It’s so exciting to see all the kids and how much they put into raising these animals. For a lot of them it is a family tradition. They really raise these animals the right way. They put in the hard work.”

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Addison McWhorter, 9, of Franktown, leads her steer Sven around the show ring during the Junior Livestock Sale Aug. 7 at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

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Slash / Mulch Site in Castle Rock Open

The Douglas County LEPC will meet August 20, at 2:00 p.m., Douglas County School District offices, 701 Prairie Hawk Drive, Castle Rock. The LEPC provides a forum for emergency management agencies, responders and the public. For more information visit www.dcsheriff.net/LEPC/

SCFD 2015 Free Days From the Denver Art Museum to the Denver Zoo and more, SCFD organizations will provide free admission for Colorado residents on select days this year. Free Days are funded in part by the citizens of the metro area, including portions of Douglas County, via the SCFD 0.1% sales and use tax. For information visit http://scfd.org/p/free-dayscalendar.html

Basic Building Permits available online This online application allows contractors and homeowners, in unincorporated Douglas County, to obtain basic building permits for roofing, mechanical, construction meter and window/ door replacement for residential property. For more information please visit ww.douglas.co.us and search for Building Permits.

The Douglas County Slash Mulch site is open on Saturdays-only through October 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A County-operated loader will be available to load mulch into personal vehicles. For directions and a list of acceptable items please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Slash.

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Pedestrians - please observe street-crossing safety procedures at all times. For additional streetcrossing tips and associated traffic information please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for School Zones.

Open Space Day at Prairie Canyon Ranch August 22 Enjoy a day at the Ranch Sat., Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to learn about local history, hike and explore the canyons, or take your horse for a scenic, guided ride. Lunches will be available for purchase on-site.

Please register by Aug. 14 to the Douglas Land Conservancy for the guided horse rides and guided hikes at 303-688-8025 or online at http:// douglaslandconservancy.org/ For more information please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Prairie Canyon Ranch.

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Tributes add acting to things that are distracting I can always watch Turner Classic Movies without dismay.

There’s garbage almost everywhere else.

Ultimate fighting. Ladies going gaga over wedding dresses. Fools trying to guess how much sandwich bags cost.

Every December, Turner Classic Movies creates a tribute to personalities in the film industry who died that year. “TCM Remembers.”

It always beautifully composed and beautifully edited.

They find a perfect song to go along with it.

I watch it over and over. Most of the names I recognize, but a few of them I don’t.

Most of the time, I get teary-eyed.

I’ll see three or four seconds of a supporting actor and remember the film he was in, and maybe where I was when I saw it.

It always slows me down.

When I write, I am constantly going back and forth between what I am writing, what I am listening to, and what is going on.

Troy Tulowitzski. Susan Bland. Cecil the lion.

I have a lot of homemade playlists.

Erik Satie. Buddy Holly. Tangerine Dream.

Tim Buckley. Jeff Buckley. Arvo Part. Electric Light Orchestra. Dead Can Dance. Mozart and Beethoven. Jorma Kaukonen. Dire Straits.

Want me to make you a CD? I’ll be listening to something, “Dreams Are Like Water” by This Mortal Coil, reading an online story about an African lion, and things around here just stop.

It’s like the TCM tributes almost every day.

I read “California man who helped kidnap

busload of kids paroled after 37 years (Reuters)” this morning. (“Gymnopédie No. 1” was playing.)

That happened in 1976.

I was still living in Mesa, Arizona.

It was a couple of Craig Marshall Smith days before Father’s Day. Three young QUIET men loaded the kids DESPERATION and the bus driver into a buried box truck.

On Father’s Day that year I went to an art professor’s house for lunch.

On the way, in my midnight-blue, 1975 Toyota station wagon, I was listening to the radio.

The disc jockey said it was 117 degrees. I have never forgotten that.

The car didn’t have air conditioning. It had black vinyl upholstery. I bought it in a moment of abject stupidity.

The kidnappers were in their 20s. So was I. James Schoenfeld was released on parole, with no objection by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Brown had been California’s governor in 1976 too.

He ran for the Democratic party’s nomination for president in 1976. He lost, and remained California’s governor until 1983.

Brown was later the mayor of Oakland and the state’s attorney general.

In January 2011, Brown was sworn in for his third term as governor.

And now he has let stand the ruling of a parole board on someone who was sentenced when he was serving his first term.

Schoenfeld has been walking back and forth and spending time in the exercise yard for the past 37 years.

I spent a couple of hours in a holding cell one night. I’ll tell you about it someday.

I couldn’t reach for the dog. I couldn’t do anything except walk back and forth and wait.

Thirty-seven years of that would have turned me into someone else.

Nothing, nothing, nothing is better than independence, freedom, and liberty without permission.

There are pictures of Schoenfeld when he was arrested, and he looks like we all did. Too much hair. Young, smiling.

Now he looks like a 63-year-old man who has been living in a cage. His eyes aren’t there.

Before he died in 2012, the bus driver, Frank Edward “Ed” Ray, had lots of grateful visitors.

The schoolchildren (ages 5-14) he helped to safety in 1976.

For a good “TCM Remembers” starter, try 2014. Robin Williams, Lauren Bacall, Shirley Temple.

Song is “All I Want” by Kodaline.

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

‘Successful by association’ stems from correct choices We have all heard that other adage right, “Guilty by association.” The word “guilty” just sounds bad doesn’t it?

That is, unless we are guilty of doing something good, maybe even excellent, kind, praiseworthy or noble. Or if we feel like we have reached a goal or have met with success because of our associations, we may be found guilty of hanging around with the right people.

Goal achievers and successful people share many best practices, and one of them is knowing whom to associate with and whom to avoid. They seek out and attract others who are like-minded and who also might be pursuing a similar path. As an example, students of all ages looking to further their knowledge will find others who are also disciplined while trying to advance their level of education.

These are the knowledge seekers looking to grow their mind and who become successful by association.

Individuals looking to get in shape, lose weight and maybe even compete athletically at a higher level will also find others whom they can run, bike, hike, climb, diet and work out with. They seek out and find accountability partners, encouraging, coaching and driving each other to success. They share workout routines, recipes, cross-fit schedules, pains, victories and upcoming events that inspire and motivate each other to succeed. These are fitness seekers looking to develop and protect

their bodies who are successful by association.

I know many spiritual people, some who follow an organized religion and others who find their spirituality in nature, people, personal space and other ways and places. There are people whom I have Michael Norton met and even some WINNING of the people whom I know intimately who WORDS have already reached a higher level of spirituality, yet as they seek to grow and go even higher or deeper into their journey, they attract and seek others who will participate in their mutual pursuit of growing even closer and deeper in whatever faith journey they are on. These are the wisdom seekers looking to further develop their spirit who become successful by association.

Mind, body, spirit … each area of our lives is impacted in some way by all three of these.

And although we may focus more on one particular area at a time, it’s important that we associate ourselves with people who are on the same path, people whom we can encourage and drive, and people who will motivate

and educate us in return.

Perhaps you are still a bit skeptical about this whole “success by association” concept.

So let’s look at the other side for a moment.

People who enter a drug rehabilitation center and spend any length of time there will come out of the facility with some level of hope. Yet when they are placed back in the same environment with their same circle of friends who continue to use, they fall right back into their own use and abuse of drugs or alcohol. They do not become successful by association; they are guilty of avoiding success by their choice of association.

If you have a goal, if you have a dream, if you would like to get clean in mind, body and spirit, I strongly encourage you to let others know what your goals are so that they will find you and that you seek others who are pursuing those same dreams so that you foster mutually rewarding relationship built on trust, accountability, inspiration and encouragement.

How about you, are you successful by association or guilty of avoiding success by association? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we find the right partners and associates in life, it really will be a better than good week.

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.

Finally, a fix for No Child Left Behind It’s probably a safe bet that at one time or another, all of us have been on the receiving end of well-intentioned but misguided policies coming out of Washington. Unfortunately, our public education system is no different.

Whether you’re a parent, student, teacher, school administrator or none of the above, you have likely heard of the problems with No Child Left Behind.

This law was a 2002 update of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which is the chief federal law addressing K-12 education.

There were some good and important changes in No Child Left Behind, but it was riddled with serious issues that we saw firsthand as parents and that I experienced in my role as superintendent of Denver Public Schools.

Fortunately, last month 81 senators came together to pass a long-overdue fix to the law.

The Every Child Achieves Act reforms many of the failed policies from No Child Left Behind, while still maintaining several of the measures that have proven successful.

On the Senate HELP Committee, our office had the opportunity to help write the bill and secure several amendments. We took the lessons we learned from Denver Public Schools

and the countless stories we heard from families, principals, teachers, and kids across Colorado and incorporated them into the new bill.

We fought to include measures to better recruit, train, and retain teachers and principals, reduce federal overreach, encourage innoU.S. Sen. vation, and ensure we Michael Bennet are supporting our rural GUEST schools.

We know that teachCOLUMN ers are the single most important in-school factor affecting the quality of a child’s education. To that end, we included support for teachers to grow in their profession, including allowing them to take on leadership roles in school, such as mentoring other teachers and providing academic coaching. We also worked to include access to higher quality teacher development that has been proven to help teachers grow. And we incorporated sup-

port for teacher and school leader residency programs, modeled off of the Denver Teacher Residency Program, which we developed right here in Colorado.

One of the chief complaints about No Child Left Behind was its prescriptive, top-down approach to help failing schools. In this new bill, we reduced federal overreach and promoted state-driven accountability systems, while still helping to provide kids from all walks of life with a great education. The bill still maintains annual assessments and data to identify and track achievement gaps for different subgroups of students, but we returned the power to states to decide how best to implement plans to fix their lowest-performing schools.

The bill also empowers states to set a limit on the amount of time students will spend taking annual assessments, helping to reduce the impact of testing in our classrooms After hearing from rural communities throughout Colorado, we included a bipartisan package of provisions to help better support our rural schools. These include measures to provide technical assistance to rural school Bennet continues on Page 9

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A day in the life The school district has three bus terminals — one in Highlands Ranch, one in Parker and one in Castle Rock. Each terminal is responsible for about 150 routes and the district as a whole covers about 900 square miles, according to Donnna Grattino, the school district’s director of transportation.

After retrieving their route book and keys, each driver will perform pre-trip inspection of their vehicle, checking brakes, lights, safety and fire equipment and the mechanics of the vehicle such as gasoline and fluid levels.

“If it’s a small quick fix, like a lightbulb out, you can get that fixed real quick by the mechanics right there and then in the morning, otherwise you get a new bus,” King said.

King’s route includes Castle View High School, Castle Rock Middle School and Soaring Rock and Clear Sky elementary schools.

“If you’re not a new driver, you start out with your route from the previous year,” King said. “If you like your route and want to keep it, you can do that. If a route opens up and you want to bid for it, then it’s a management decision on whether to move you or not.”

By 9 a.m., most drivers have completed their routes.

Typically, they will head back to the bus terminal to return their books and keys. However, some may be driving students on field trips during the middle of the day. There are also mid-day routes for special-needs students who attend school during different hours.

Some drivers return home to relax during this time. Others have second jobs.

“You come back in the afternoon and then the whole thing starts in reverse,” King said.

Bus technology School buses may have changed a little over the years. The district’s buses are outfitted with technology that allows parents and educators to keep track of students, drivers and the bus.

Zonar is a GPS-enabled location system used on each of the district’s buses.

Each student is issued a card that they are required to keep in their possession while riding the bus. As they climb the stairs to board, their card is scanned and logs the activity of each student. When they get off, the card is scanned again.

“The beauty of that is, if a mom calls and says `I haven’t seen my son this afternoon. Where did he last get off?’ we can pull that up on our computer screen right away, find out his card and find out what stop he got off at or if he is still on

Bus driver Larry King has been driving for the Douglas County School District for four years. His route includes Castle View High School and Castle Rock Middle School. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando the bus,” Grattino said.

Every bus also is equipped with cameras.

“That helps safety too because we can pull the video and see that a student really did get off at a particular location or who he was with,” Grattino said. “All of that stuff is really valuable to parents.”

Behind the wheel “Nobody wants to be behind the school bus,” King said. “You just anticipate that cars are going to cut me off or speed around me. You just expect that.”

According to King, bus drivers work in multiple environments at the same time.

There is the internal environment of the bus — filled with kids and questions and sometimes chaos — and the external environment of traffic conditions, weather and other drivers.

Each bus is designed to seat 77 people.

“Last year, I had one stop with 65 kids,” King said. “That’s a big load for high school. You can’t really fit three high school kids to a seat.”

King said the hardest age to drive is middle school.

“They’re just at that age,” he said.

High school students are the most relaxed, normally keeping to themselves or listening to music, and the elementary students ask the most questions.

“You can be a good driver or you can be a so-so driver,” King said. “You can interact with the kids or you cannot. When you can build a rapport and get to know them, it’s pretty cool.”

Mechanic Nick de Haan works on a school bus engine Aug. 7 at the Douglas County School District West Terminal in Castle Rock.

School vehicles require care Staff report The life cycle of a school bus varies.

Some of the Douglas County School District’s buses are 25 years old, with 400,000 miles. Others are brand new.

“Because they are so sturdy, it’s easy to repair them, but usually when the cost outweighs the feasibility of continuing to use the bus, we say we’re done. It’s time to replace it,” said Donnna Grattino, the school district’s director of transportation.

According to mechanic Nick de Haan, each bus goes through an annual inspec-

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districts when applying for federal grants, clarify that rural districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services can join together to submit funding applications, and require that the state and the Department of Education study policymaking processes and ensure they are taking steps to increase the consideration and participation of rural schools.

This bill still isn’t perfect. As we enter into negotiations to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the bill we will work to add accountability measures to make certain that all kids have access to a qual-

tion to determine if it’s fit for service.

“The biggest things we do are safety oriented,” de Haan said. “You want to make sure that bus is safe and ready to transport students.”

Tires will usually last two or three years, but other parts need more routine maintenance. When a bus is no longer fit for service, the parts are used for other fixes.

Buses that take more rural routes typically need more regular maintenance.

“We have some very rural areas, so they’re driving on mud and dirt and snow to get to the stops,” Grattino said.

ity education regardless of their zip code.

We need to ensure we are identifying the lowest-performing schools so states can put their plans in place.

This bill is shaped by Colorado voices and designed to re-empower those closest to our kids. It helps ensure decisions about educating our children are being made by those who know them best. It includes many necessary tools to help our states, school districts, principals and teachers ensure the success of the next generation.

Our kids and grandkids are counting on us to help create an education system that prepares them for success in the 21st century. Passing this bill — while a long time coming — is certainly a step in the right direction.

Democrat Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the U.S. Senate since 2009.

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One Junior 4-H member who was continuing the family tradition was 9-year-old Addison McWhorter, a Franktown Elementary student who was showing animals at the fair for the first time.

She raised two steers, Sven and Olaf. The larger of the two, Sven, sold for $5,500.

McWhorter’s parents, Shawn and Amy, grew up showing animals at the fair.

Addison was hoping to keep at least $30, and the rest of the money “is going in the bank for my college.”

only person to win an NCAA Division I championship as a player (Wisconsin, 1977), an assistant coach (Michigan State, 1986) and as a head coach (DU, 2004, 2005). He also won the 1983 NAIA national title as the coach of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Now, Gwozdecky, 62, hopes to help Valor win a state high school title. But he takes over a program that has gone 5-31-0 in the past two seasons.

“My story of coming to Valor is truly amazing,” Gwozdecky said in the news release. “I was serving as a reference to a friend and an associate on a coaching position at Valor and the more I learned of the school, the more intrigued I became personally.

“That friend took a different role so I called Jamie to learn more. After speaking with the administration and learning more about the vision of the school and the desire they have to pour into the lives of young people for their greater good in life beyond the sport, I was sold. I am truly excited to apply what I have learned in this great sport and the lessons of a lifetime of coaching to the Valor student athletes.”

Gwozdecky, who maintained his home in Highlands Ranch after leaving DU, was the Pioneers’ head coach for 19 seasons and compiled a 443-267-64 record and won the back-to-back NCAA titles.

His overall record as a collegiate head coach, which included a stint at Miami of Ohio, was 592-390-85.

“He is truly about something bigger than the sport and we are absolutely thrilled to have him join our team,” Heiner said.

The Douglas County Commissioners toss cookies into the stands during the Junior Livestock Sale Aug. 7 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando

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Ethan Summervill shows his sheep Aug. 7 during the Junior Livestock Sale at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.

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Western Welcome Week gears up for Festival Day Ten days of fun ends Aug. 16

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 87th annual Western Welcome Week got off to a great start and a busy weekend with fireworks on Aug. 7, where the rain just teased the substantial crowd for a minute and Grand Marshal Maurice “Stringy” Ervin was introduced.

There was lots of outdoor fun on Saturday, including gold panning and the Elk’s fishing derby. Saturday night was the city’s second annual Little Jam concert in Bega Park, featuring That Eighties Band playing everything ’80s from punk to hair metal, pop to hard rock.

Sunday morning was a good day to be a kid at Arapahoe Community College, where there were pancakes, balloon animals, Games of Old and the ever-popular Stick Horse Stampede. Later, big kids enjoyed big toys at the Littleton Elks Rod and Custom Car Show.

And don’t forget the big day is almost here. Aug. 15 is Festival Day, featuring the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. But there’s nonstop fun from 6:30 a.m., when you can grab a Grand Western Sandwich at Littleton United Methodist Church, to 10 p.m., when the Littleton Elks will close the bar after a long day and night of dancing.

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August 13, 2015

Family fun in the parking lot of Mile High Calvary, in the South Park Centre at Broadway and County Line Road.

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Churches find haven in strip mall locations

By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com

S Mile High Calvary church hosts evening prayer groups in the sanctuary. Courtesy photo

South Fellowship Church owns the entire strip mall it’s in, at Broadway and Panama Drive. Photo by Jennifer Smith

Artwork on the wall of South Fellowship Church speaks to its mission. Photo by Jennifer Smith

outh Fellowship Church could be considered ahead of its time.

“Our pastor at the time, Dale Schlafer, was pretty progressive,” said Eva Maxwell, office manager and the pastor’s administrative assistant.

In 1991, Schlafer led the effort to purchase an entire strip mall on Broadway and East Panama Drive, in Littleton but just on the border of Centennial.

“They bought the whole center because it was a different and new thing to do,” said Maxwell.

They set up a sanctuary and opened a day-care center and a coffee shop, Solid Grounds, the revenues from which help support the church’s mission of “glorifying God by making disciples through Gospel transformation, life-giving community and visible faith.”

Maxwell said the situation appeals to people who might not be drawn to a traditional church building.

“We get to touch a lot of people who don’t feel like they’re coming to an established church, per se,” she said. “It broadens our opportunities to serve the community and be a presence.”

South Fellowship now offers space to outside groups that complement its mission, said Maxwell, including Rock Solid, which is a home-school supplement group, and Renewed Treasures, which is a consignment store operated by Love Inc., a Littleton-based nonprofit that offers a “hand up, not a hand out” to those in need. The church does not charge rent but does accept donations, said Maxwell.

What South Fellowship leaders probably didn’t know in 1991 was that by 2015, churches in commercial spaces would be a common phenomenon for a variety of reasons.

‘You are the church’ In the case of South Fellowship, the shopping center is an end game.

“Right now God has us here, and this is where we plan to stay,” said Maxwell.

But for Pastor Fernando Ortiz at Mile High Calvary, moving into the South Park Centre at Broadway and West County Line Road (also in Littleton but at the border with Highlands Ranch) was a step up. Before the move five years ago, his congregation was meeting at a recreation center. He’s not opposed to the church having its own building someday, but land to build on is getting harder to come by, he notes.

“But a building isn’t a church. A shopping center isn’t a church. It’s the people that make up the church,” he said. “Jesus said, ‘You are the church.’

A building doesn’t dictate who or what you’re all about.”

His attitude reflects a shift in thinking, with more contemporary congregations trying to draw in younger members to replace the aging populations in more traditional churches, according to David Roozen, director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford Seminary.

But James Hudnut-Beumler, former dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School, writes on Hartford’s website about traditional pastors resisting the

move away from “edifice complex,” or the desire to create a tribute to God. “Places of worship are symbolically close to where the action of the holy occurs,” he said. “Indeed, clerical resistance may come either from the clergy’s own interests in redirecting funding away from capital improvements and toward program, or from understanding all too well the true religious significance their parishioners place in ‘improving’ the place where God is worshipped as a modernday form of ritual sacrifice.”

A business decision But for some churches, the moves aren’t based on philosophy and aren’t good news. In 2010, a national Faith Communities Today survey found that 68 percent of congregations reported financial hits during the “great recession,” with nearly 20 percent calling the hit substantial.

“The downward trend was in place before the recession hit,” said Roozen. “But the recession has contributed to extending the decline.”

Thus was created a match made in heaven. Centers filled anchor spots, keeping at bay crime and vandalism that can plague centers with high vacancies, and churches got cheap rent and lower maintenance costs.

“The sheer cost of continually building and improving religious buildings has not escaped the notice of religious leaders,” writes Hudnut-Beumler. “When they are not leading building projects, they have typically been found lamenting the waste that goes into building instead of mission and programmatic spending.”

The 2008 Hartford Institute survey found that 47 percent of megachurch income goes to employee salaries and benefits, compared to 13 percent for missions and benevolence.

“We are not out to become a megachurch,” said Maxwell. “Our pastor’s vision is to be a church-planting church, and start churches in other areas of the city.”

A bad sign?

Not everyone is a fan of the situation, especially those entities that benefit from sales tax. Mile High Calvary pays property taxes through its rent, and South Fellowship’s coffee shop generates sales tax on items like coffee mugs and teapots. But the churches themselves are tax-exempt, and as long as they’re behind a storefront, that’s one less tax-generating business that isn’t.

Paul Rutledge, vice president with CBRE Group in Los Angeles, during a Shopping Centers Today panel in March, called churches a sign of a dying retail property, along with unemployment offices, bingo parlors and motor-vehicle divisions.

“But try evicting a church if it stops paying rent,” he quipped.

Maxwell said several real-estate agents have inquired as to whether South Fellowship has any interest in selling the strip mall, and she understands the potential for redevelopment of the site. But the church is not going anywhere, she said.

“Our goal is that if anything should happen to South Fellowship Church,” she said, “we would want the community to miss us.”

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August 13, 2015

Parade of Homes has free admission The 2015 Parade of Homes runs Aug. 13 through Sept. 7 with new homes throughout the Denver metro area — Windsor to Castle Rock, Arvada to Aurora, sponsored by the Home Builders Association. Admission is free. Homes are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. For locations, visit hbadenver.com and use the search form to sort out the 70plus homes by location, type, price, etc.

LI3 event The Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative will hold “A Taste and Sip of Culture” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Wine and beer tasting. Food from local restaurants: Chinese, Italian, Thai, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese. Silent auction. Funds help low-income immigrants with learning English, becoming a citizen,

obtaining a GED. Visit ConnectingImmigrants.org for tickets: $30, two for $50 (or at the door).

Chinese ink painting “A New Fine Line: Contemporary Ink Painting From China” runs through Sonya Ellingboe Oct. 24 at CVA, Metro State UniverSONYA’S sity’s Center for ViSAMPLER sual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive in Denver’s Santa Fe Art District.

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• Scheduled at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village: Aug. 16, 17 — Foo Fighters; Aug. 28, 29 — Dave Matthews Band. Tickets: axs.com.

• Scheduled at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton: Aug. 15, Bret Michaels; Aug. 16, Kenny Loggins; Aug. 23, Boyz II Men; Aug. 30, Chris Isaak. Tickets: altitudetickets. com.

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Reminder for entries Entries for “This is Colorado,” the annual Heritage Fine Arts Guild exhibit at Arapahoe Community College, are due by Aug. 15. Open to all Colorado artists. Work must have been completed in past two years. Juror is Marsha Wooley, landscape artist and ACC instructor. Entry form is at heritage-guild.com. Artists may submit up to three jpeg images on CD. Fee is $35/$25 ACC students.

Affordable art The Affordable Arts Festival returns to the Arapahoe Community College West Lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 30.

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New hybrid eatery opens mid-August Brilliant chef Justin Brunson, the culinary brains behind Masterpiece Deli and Old Major, has come up with a new hybrid restaurant called Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery, which is slated to open mid-August at 1900 16th St. Brunson and his crew threw a hearty party on July 30 for invited guests to sample and sip what this fast-casual hybrid concept has to offer.

Guests munched on lovely bites of Red Bird Farm chicken, flank steak, pizza and hand-crafted juice cocktails. Brunson told me that the original concept included a juice bar, but he put the kibosh on that because a bar that offers liquor comes with a much higher profit margin.

The new restaurant will cater to office workers and the pedestrian crowd in the area. The partners behind the new fastfine restaurant concept, Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery, have announced their management team including executive chef Craig Dixon; general manager Hany Solh; catering manager Jessica Smith; and bar manager Angie Batillo.

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Denver Center lineup announced Tickets for the 2015-16 Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway series, Cabaret and Off-Center shows go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Aug. 14. This includes the national tour launch of “If/Then” starring Idina Menzel of “Frozen” fame.

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Rosenberg’s adds Aurora location Stanley Marketplace, which will open its doors within the former Stanley Aviation headquarters at 2501 Dallas St. in Aurora next year, announced the addition of Rosenberg’s Bagels to its list of restaurant offerings.

The location at Stanley will be Rosenberg’s second dedicated restaurant; the first is in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. Rosenberg’s also sells its popular bagels at Gather, located within Galvanize in the Golden Triangle neighborhood.

Rosenberg’s Stanley location will consist of 2,500 square feet. Similar to the Five Points restaurant, Rosenberg’s at Stanley Marketplace will offer New York-style bagels, specialty fish, sandwiches and coffee, as well as pretzels, bagel balls, pastries and breads. A more extensive vegetarian menu will also be available, as well as a children’s menu. Rosenberg’s guests will also enjoy dedicated parking at Stanley for grab-andgo orders, and a drive-thru option may also be available.

“I’m excited to bring Rosenberg’s into

Stapleton and Aurora on the brink of both neighborhoods’ expansions,” said Joshua Pollack, master bagel maker and owner of Rosenberg’s. “I think Stanley — and the businesses within — will help to be a catalyst for positive growth in the area, similar to what we saw after opening our first location in Denver’s now burgeoning Five Points neighborhood.”

Overheard Eavesdropping on a woman: “The best people you want working for you are those with no lives. The worst kind of people you want to work for are those with no lives.”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

Geologist shares photos in book Designs in natural world caught eye of world traveler

By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com As a world-traveling geologist, William A. (Bill) Carlson, currently a Highlands Ranch resident at Wind Crest, became fascinated with the design elements in intricate landforms and abstract patterns he discovered in nature wherever he was.

He added a camera or two to his travel gear and captured unique spots, even as he tried to interpret and control them for mining, oil and utility companies.

Carlson began taking photographs with both 120mm and 35mm format cameras

and learned to seek the best vantage point for each image.

“It is the development of a consciousness — the sensitivity of the environment that I attempt to capture in each photograph,” he said. “I search for elements and patterns of simplicity, spaciousness and sensory response. The interplay of light and shadow.”

He has published “From Delicate Lily Pads to Sculptured Peaks: Landscape Photography with Verse Impressions from North America, Scandinavia and New Zealand,” with photographs taken from 1960 to 2012.

The award-winning photographer has an earlier book with accompanying verse: “A Walk Through Mountain, Meadow, Marsh and Woodland,” published in 2001 — and he is at work on a third volume.

William A. “Bill” Carlson of Wind Crest, Highlands Ranch, surveys landscape photos he has shot over many years. He has published a collection with accompanying verse.

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THINGS TO DO THEATER/FILM Theater Presents ‘Criminal Act’

Gregory Wilson, star of “Wizard Wars,” will steal the show in “Thief: A Criminal Act” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15, at Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Wilson is a sleight of hand expert who will demonstrate unadulterated deception, pick-pocketing, card-sharking, street swindling and mental manipulation. Reservations required; go to tickets. amazingshows.com or call 303-660-6799. Business attire encouraged; parental discretion advised (ages 12 and older suggested).

Auditions for ‘Frozen’

Spotlight Performing Arts Center will have auditions for “Frozen” at 5:30 p.m.

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

Robin Hood Musical

Margaritaville Party

Castle Country Assisted Living will host a margaritaville party at its Cantril and Valley houses at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17. Musician Cliff Sprat will provide live entertainment. Spratt will perform at 1 p.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St.; and at 3 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive.

This event is open to the public but space is limited and an RSVP is required. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-4825552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County.

Jazz on the Green

The Highlands Ranch Concert Band’s big band group Swing Shift concludes its summer concert series at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Aug. 15, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The free Jazz on the Green Hot Days and Blue Nights program will include various swing and big band music. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the park while listening to music.

Go to www.hrconcertband.org, or contact Kelley at 303-683-4102.

Centennial Farmers and Artisans Market

Centennial Center Park hosts an outdoor market featuring a variety of local artisans, fresh produce, ready-to-eat food and live music, along with seasonal products from Tagawa Gardens. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial.

Go to http://www.ducksinarowdenver.com/ centennial-artisans-and-farmers-market/ market-vendors/

Living Room Productions presents “The Legend of Robin Hood,” a full scale musical debuting at the PACE Center through Saturday, Aug. 22. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, with an additional performance at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22. Tickets are available at www. parkerarts.org or by calling 303Andy Jacobs plays the lead in the new musical 805-6800.

“The Legend of Robin Hood” at the PACE Center

Opening Night Gala

Aug. 7 to 22. Photo by BK Studio

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

ART Wildlife and Wine

Join the Roxborough Arts Council for a night of wildlife painting on canvas while sipping a glass of red or white wine at the Audubon Nature Center. Be inspired by the surroundings of Chatfield State Park and create something that is all your own. The Wildlife and Wine program runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Ages 21 and older. Registration required; go to www.denveraudubon. org or call 303-973-9530.

Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition

The Arapahoe Community College annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition at Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, is open through Friday, Aug. 14. The juror for the exhibit is ACC art instructor Gigi Lambert.

Admission is free and the exhibit is open to the public. The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (with a 7 p.m. close on Tuesday). Contact Trish Sangelo at trish.sangelo@arapahoe.edu.

Art Exhibit, Art Walk

Town Hall Arts Center presents “Western Heritage,” an art exhibition featuring work by Lee Wasilik and Diane Edwards. The exhibit runs from through Monday, Sept. 7, in the Stanton Art Gallery at the center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Go to http://www.townhallartscenter.org/stanton-art-gallery/. Town Hall Arts Center also will participate in Historic Downtown Littleton First Friday Art Walks. For information on participating galleries, go to http://www.littletonrocks.com/events/artwalk-aug/.

Meet Local Authors

Ten local authors will talk about their recently published books at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. A book sale and signing will follow. Registration is free at 303-7917323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Heart Center Educational Classes

South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, offers free educational classes in August. For information and to register, call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com.

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given away. Visit www.RonKingOrganization.org for entry details, registration, maps, giveaway details and information about Deputy King. Live music by Vivid Black. The ride is supported by Sentinels Colorado, Fraternal Order of Police.

Tudy the Flute Lady to Perform

Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Tudy the Flute Lady for a performance at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, please call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County.

The Zingers to Perform

Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome the Zingers for a performance at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, Parker. The Zingers are a gospel group from United Methodist Church in Parker.

This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, please call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County.

Salsa Dance Sampler

Adventures in Dance presents a social salsa sampler from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 28, at the Littleton location, in the Woodlawn shopping center. Call 720-276-0562 to register. Learn merengue, bachata, salsa and cha cha.

Castle Rock Freedom Fest

Music lovers and supporters of the troops will come together for the first Castle Rock Freedom Fest, an all-day festival featuring music and entertainment by Led Zeppelin tribute band The Led Zeppelin Experience, Kip Winger, Mini KISS, Jack Russel’s Great White, and many other acts. The event will include food, drinks, and games for children. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Orange County Choppers American Extreme show on A&E Networks will be filming live at the festival for an upcoming episode. The Castle Rock Freedom Fest will benefit the “American Solider Network” to raise awareness for our troops. Tickets are available at the door or online at www. castlerockfreedomfest.com.

BBQ, Brews and Banjos

The Rotary Club of Castle Pines presents its first BBQ, Brews and Banjos event Sunday, Aug. 23, in Larkspur. Event is a benefit for Douglas County Youth and lasts from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Grass It Up performs its award-winning bluegrass music. Tickets include barbecue dinner featuring Texas-style brisket, pork and ribs, baked beans, beverages including tea, lemonade and water, and other sides. Tickets available at http://www.bbqbrewsandbanjos.com. Concession sales include three varieties of craft beer and wine.

Ballroom Dance Sampler

Adventures in Dance offers Line Dance Aerobics from 7:30-8:20 p.m. Mondays through Monday, Aug. 24, and a ballroom dance sampler from 7-7:50 p.m.

Thursdays through Thursday, Aug. 27. Adult dancers will learn the cowboy cha cha, electric slide, cupid shuffle and wobble at the line dance aerobics. At the ballroom dance sampler, learn the foxtrot, waltz, Viennese waltz and tango. To register, and for information, call 720-276-0562 or go to http://www.adventuresindance.com.

EVENTS Evolution of Scams

Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents Old Ruses, New Ploys: The Evolution of Scams from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. This program provides insights into the most influential hucksters of our time and how, over history, they have perfected their trade. Speaker Barbara Martin-Worley is the director of consumer protection for the district attorney’s office in the 18th Judicial District.

Senior Stroll

Join a Highlands Ranch park ranger from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, for an easy stroll around Fly’n B Park, 2910 W. Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch.

Learn about the history of the park while getting exercise. For ages 50 and older; registration required. Go to MapSatellite highlandsranch.org/2014/12/19/ aug-20-senior-stroll/

Care Center Bake Sale

CONCERT/MUSIC

Solterra at Castle Rock plans an all-day bake sale fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at 4001 Home St., Castle Rock. All proceeds benefit the activities department at the care center that serves more than 60 special needs and elderly adults. To donate baked goods or money, or for information, contact Angie at 303-688-3174 or aprince@solterrasl.com.

Dave Hidalgo to Entertain

Thorpe to Talk About ‘Soldier Girls’

Castle Country Assisted Living will welcome Dave Hidalgo for a performance at each of its three houses Friday, Aug. 14. Hidalgo will perform at 11 a.m. at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock; at 1 p.m. at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock; and at 3 p.m. at Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Drive, in Parker. Event is free and open to the public but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 303-482-5552. Castle Country Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County.

RanchFest

Live bands, skate and graffiti competitions and a 5K race are highlights of RanchFest, which runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. Breakfast hosted by Snooze follows the race, and a teen art sale will take place. Get details and sign up for the race at 1liquidhouse.com. Bring a can of food to donate. 1liquidhouse is a local nonprofit group that supports teens against depression, bullying and suicide.

Blue Thunder Ride

The 16th anniversary Blue Thunder Ride, in memory of fallen Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ron King, is Sunday, Aug. 16. Registration is at 8 a.m. at Platte River Grill, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Breakfast provided by the Platte.

The Poker-style ride will end at the Platte River Grille patio. A scooter will be

Helen Thorpe, bestselling author and Colorado journalist, will talk about her book “Soldier Girls: The Battles of Three Women at Home and War” at a Douglas County Libraries program at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is free. Contact 303791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Boy Scouts Sell Fruit, Honey

Boy Scout Troop 685 will sell Palisade peaches and pears and Larkspur honey from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, on the southeast corner of Simms and Coal Mine in Littleton. The sale of the fresh Colorado fruit and honey will help support Boy Scout activities such as campouts, badges and awards during the year.

Rally Run, Foxridge Fair

The Foxridge Swim and Racquet Club plans a community event on Sunday, Aug. 23, to raise money to save the club’s tennis courts, which have to be reconstructed from the ground up. The day starts at 9:30 a.m. with a 5K Rally Run and free kids’ run, which starts at Foxridge Park and runs through the neighborhood trails. All proceeds will go to the tennis court fund. At 3 p.m., Foxridge Fair will begin at the park, featuring a DJ, face painting, carnival games Calendar continues on Page 17

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Auctions

Garage Sales

Williams' High Country Auction Presents The 50 years Antique Collection of Richard Gregg!

Wildcat Ridge COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday - August 14 & 15 7am to 2pm South of Lincoln off of Quebec 10511 Serengeti Drive, 80124 *Follow the signs* HUGE SALE - OVER 30 FAMILIES

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Misc. Notices RANCHFEST

Sat. Aug 15 8am-10pm.

Red stone Park in Highlands Ranch.

Live bands, skate and graffiti competition, 5 K Race followed by breakfast hosted by Snooze, teen art sale. Family event. Get details and sign up for the race at 1liquidhouse.com. Bring a can of food to donate.

THANKSGIVING Novena to St. Jude O, Holy St. Jude Apostle and Martyr great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart & humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance.

Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Father's, 3 Hail Mary's and 3 Glories for 9 consecutive days. Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid, Amen.

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Estate Sales Large Estate Sale 60 years of collectibles, furniture,clocks, House hold items, tools & antiques 5438 S Louthan way Littleton Aug. 14-15-16 9 AM to 3 PM Long time Perry Park resident Estate Sale House Sold - Everything must go!

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Other Pets 2 African Dwarf Goats "Billy Bob & Buttercup" under 24" need a forever home 303-424-0037

TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale must sell Club Car-golf cart $3750obo. Street legal: lights for driving, brakes and turn signals; runs on gas. top cond.Jeff@720-298-0659

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and food trucks. Foxridge Park is at 7070 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial. For information, and to register, go to www.foxridgeclub.com.

Dining For Women

Meet Marsha Wallace, co-founder of Dining for Women, from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, in Bank Room West. Also meet regional co-leaders Patty Karabatsos and Linda Dougall.

Donations will be accepted. Space is limited; RSVP to bphck2@gmail.com. Contact Betty PurkeyHuck at 303-688-4983 or bphck2@gmail.com for information.

Farmers’ and Street Markets

The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s farmers’ and street markets are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 25, at Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. For details, pick up a Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at any HRC recreational center or go to http:// hrcaonline.org/Classes-Camps-Activities/Events/ Calendar-Events/ctl/viewdetail/mid/5667/ itemid/7479/d/20150503.

South Metro Community Blood Drives

A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Episcopal Church,

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it up a bit,” Boyle said.

How it started

Boyle moved to Castle Rock in 1990 and has hosted “The Mike Boyle Restaurant Show” on 710 KNUS news/talk radio in Denver and 1460 KZNT news/talk radio in Colorado Springs since then. After seeing the growth of eateries in the Douglas County area in the 1990s, Boyle approached De Lay, owner of the Pegasus Restaurant, in 2001 about doing a taste event. The first event hosted tastes from 25 eateries and drew more than 2,500 people. The attendance exceeded expectations — so much so, restaurants were running out of food.

Now, there are close to 50 food service establishments, big and small, casual and fine dining, that participate. Some eateries include Old Stone Church, Outback Steakhouse, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, Pegasus, Black Eyed Pea, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, B & B Cafe, India’s Castle, Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant, Southern Hospitality, Crave Real Burgers and other area favorites. A few food trucks will also be making an appearance.

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Chef Jeff Richard, of Old Stone Church Restaurant and Crave Real Burgers, will defend his title this year during the cooking competition at the 13th annual Taste of Douglas County.

Last year was the first year the contest was added to the event, pitting six area chefs against each other. Adding the contest was one way that event organizers Mike Boyle and John De Lay have tweaked the event over the years.

“For the first competition, it was good, but the plates looked a little boring,” Boyle said while sitting at a table in the Pegasus Restaurant in Castle Rock.

This year’s taste will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Douglas County Events Center.

The cooking contest has been bumped from six to eight competitors, allowing the chefs to prepare any dish they desire and present it in the same way. While the competition is sure to be fierce, this is not an “Iron Chef.”

Chefs are permitted to bring any ingredient and prepare any dish. Among others, Richard will be competing against Dan Skay, of Manna Restaurant at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital; Mike Hernandez, of Blue Nectar Innovative Mexican Grill; and Jeff Gebott, of Southern Hospitality.

“We’ve improved, expanded and ramped

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

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8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial (contact Leslie Boose at 303-740-2688); Tuesday, Aug. 18, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village; Wednesday, Aug. 19, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Envision Healthcare, 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village; Wednesday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart Elizabeth, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Thursday, Aug. 20, 8-10:40 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m., Travelers, 6060 S. Willow Drive, Greenwood Village; Friday, Aug. 21, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Liberty Mutua, 5975 S. Quebec St., Suite 300, Centennial; Friday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m. to noon, Saint Peter Lutheran, 9300 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village; Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Latter Day Saints, Castle Rock Stake, 3301 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock; Saturday, Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch (contact Charles Green at 720-231-7908); Sunday, Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton.

EDUCATION Walking Tour of Castle Rock

A 45-minute walking tour of historic Castle Rock begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, starting at The Courtyard on Perry Street, between Third and Fourth streets, and ending at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St. Group and bike tours available by reservation. Call 303-814-3164 or email museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org

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Quite the catch Player behind the plate is key to softball success

Rock Canyon Jaguars

COACH - Deborah Kortbawi 2014 RECORD - 9-13 (7-3) LEAGUE - 5A/4A Continental PLAYERS TO WATCH - Sloane Stewartson, Jr., C (.632 AVG, 8

HR, 32 RBIs); Sydney Marchando, Jr., P (2.66 ERA, .456); Caroline Thomas, Sr., OF (.393); Katie DiDonna, Sr., SS 2015 OUTLOOK - Jaguars are coming off a rare losing season, but standout junior catcher Sloane Stewartson headlines a team that has something to prove this season. Stewartson led the league in batting average, home runs, slugging percentage and on-base percentage. “This year we have great senior leadership and a core group of underclassmen with more experience,” said Kortbawi.

“With our focus on embracing the team, we plan to stand tall, talk small and play ball.”

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com A basketball point guard and a softball catcher have much in common. Both players take charge and are team leaders.

High school softball catchers touch the ball about 90 percent of the time. So they need to be athletic to block pitches and straddle the plate on plays at home, have a strong throwing arm, work with pitchers, set up defenses, correctly frame pitches, and establish a rapport with the home plate umpire.

In short, catchers run the show just like a point guard takes charge of a basketball team.

“For me, catchers are important for the leadership of the whole game,” said Rock Canyon coach Debbie Kortbawi. “I call them the captain. They are the ones in command. They can see everything. It’s their job to command the ship.

“It’s kind of their job to go out and if the pitcher is not doing what she is supposed to be doing, calm her down, take the timeout that we don’t have to get charged with. Even if the pitcher is doing her job, sometimes the fielders aren’t doing as much as they should. The catcher can calm everybody down and kind of bring them together. That’s all part of controlling the game and being in charge of the ship.”

Kortbawi has a good catcher in junior Sloane Stewartson, who has been the Continental League batting champion the past two seasons. She’s also good defensively and has become a leader.

“It’s my job to see the field and run the defense,” Stewartson said. “I need to put everybody in position when the ball is hit and tell people what to do when a certain hitter gets up. Basically, I just have to see the game. The bench will tell me, ‘Hey, this batter had a good hit to the right side,’ and I can call a pitch that will go inside and try to make her jam and bring the ball down to where we want it to go.”

Stewartson also knows the art of working with the pitcher is important.

“I try to see how they are on that day and then try to base myself off of that and see if they need more encouragement or if they need me to call time,” she said. “I talk to them about what’s working or not

SOFTBALL TEAMS AT A GLANCE

ThunderRidge Grizzlies

COACH - James Dollaghan 2014 RECORD - 8-11 (3-7) LEAGUE - 5A/4A Continental PLAYERS TO WATCH - Kellsi Peterson, Sr., OF (.413); Isabel

Valor Christian sophomore pitcher Ali Kilponen, right, won 18 games last season and pitched the Eagles to the Class 4A state championship, but she said she couldn’t have done it without junior catcher Erica Mann (left). Photos by Jim Benton working. I just try to be their motivator.”

Legacy coach Dawn Gaffin has had her share of good catchers, who have helped the Lightning win six of the past eight Class 5A state titles.

“The catcher is part of the battery, and batteries for softball and baseball are one of the most important facets of the game,” said Gaffin.

Valor Christian had a dominant battery last season in freshman pitcher Ali Kilponen, who won 18 games, and sophomore catcher Erica Mann. The Eagles won the Class 4A state championship.

“Erica and I have a very good friendship on and off the field,” said Kilponen.

“When I came to Valor, with her being such a good friend I could trust her on the field. We have such a strong bond that I can help her and she can help me overall, and I couldn’t have done it last year without her.”

Mann knows that establishing a good relationship with the pitcher is vital, even if both are friends.

“The toughest thing about catching is finding a pitcher you can work with well,” said Mann. “When a pitcher is happy, they pitch better. The hardest part even with this one (Ali) is she gets really hard on herself. It’s the little things that we can do. I’ll go out and we do anything that makes her smile. It’s just a game.”

Aguilar, Soph., UTIL (.326); Emily Morris, Jr, P; Sami Schoen, Sr. SS; Rachel Bean, Soph, P. 2015 OUTLOOK - The youthful Grizzlies will be looking for replacements as only four letter winners return. “The key to the season will be getting ahead of hitters and pitching to locations,” said Dollaghan. “Offensively we look to use our speed and move runners up.”

Mountain Vista Golden Eagles

COACH - Bret Grammerstorf 2014 RECORD - 9-12 (5-5) LEAGUE - 5A/4A Continental PLAYERS TO WATCH - Hayden Smith, Sr., OF (.404 ); Rebecca

Gonzales, Soph., 1B (.391, 15 RBI); Paige McGuire, Jr., P. 2015 OUTLOOK - Vista will have a blend of youth and experience to help propel the team. “We have a really good group of returning players this year and we have some younger players that will fill in and play some major roles,” said Grammerstorf. “We will have more experience in the circle which is always a plus.”

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2015 OUTLOOK - Falcons have won just 13 games over the past three seasons but Gleason anticipates better results in the future.

“We are a young team with some girls who have good potential as they get older and grow,” he said.

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COACH - Dave Atencio 2014 RECORD - 24-1 (7-1) LEAGUE - 4A Jeffco PLAYERS TO WATCH - Ali Kilponen, Soph, P (18-1, 0.62 ERA, 226

Rock Canyon junior catcher Sloane Stewartson says her job is to see the field and run the defense, but she has also been one of the Continental League’s top hitters the past two seasons.

Ks); Abby Zuschlag, Jr., 2B (.570, 24 RBI); Alexandra Kinder, Sr., 3B (.406, 20 RBI); Lauren Foster, Jr., SS; Erica Mann, Jr., C. 2015 OUTLOOK - Eagles will be the target for teams after winning the state Class 4A title last season. Kilponen returns which makes Valor a title contender again. “With six starters back including Kilponen, we will be extremely strong,” said Atencio. “We expect to compete for another league title and defend our state title.”

Golfers seek winning mentality on course High school sport requires correct thought process

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com In golf, one bad shot, a dreadful hole or a harsh break can send scores soaring.

It happens in all levels of the sport, but especially in the high school ranks.

Accurate drives, excellent approach shots and precise putting are essential. But for a player to do those things on the course, a strong mental game is imperative.

“Golf has unique challenges on the mental side of the game,” said MetaGolf instructor Matt Long, Valor Christian’s boys golf assistant and mental coach. “The nature of it with being out there for five hours or more, you don’t have the reactionary part of it. It’s just you and the ball and it’s all self-initiated.

There is just too much time between shots for you to think yourself into some bad places. It has a huge impact on the game.”

Lakewood coach Alan Gonzales agrees.

He emphasizes playing it forward. In golf, he said, it’s important to learn to forget.

“We can’t be afraid to fail,” he said. “We hit shots that we know we can make — if they work that’s great, if they don’t work we put it

PLAYERS TO WATCH A list of some of the top south metro area high school boys golfers for the 2015 season: Tim Amundson, Valor Christian; Casey Chipman, Castle View; Jack Crisp, Highlands Ranch; Austin Hardman, Mountain Vista; Subin Lee, Cherry Creek; Nick Leibold, Heritage; Reese Leiker, Heritage; Philip Nelson, Legend; David Packer, Arapahoe; Chris Raap, Mountain Vista; Scott Robb, Littleton; David Roney, Douglas County; Justin Vaughn, Lutheran; Coby Welch, Valor Christian; Tyler Zang, Highlands Ranch; Ryan Zetwick, Rock Canyon

out of our mind. We learn from it but don’t dwell on it, drop our head and keep working hard.”

Senior Kevin Liao and sophomore Jack Castiglia are two Lakewood golfers who wrestle with problems but have become mentally tougher.

Liao has a tendency to be hard on himself. Castiglia is a short hitter, trying to keep up with the long drivers.

“I’m hard on myself after a bad shot, but it’s even worse to keep thinking about that and making your round even worse,” said Liao. “After a bad shot, I used to focus on what I did wrong on the swing and things

like that. It used to be difficult for me. As long as you are focusing on what you want to do after the bad shot, it takes your mind off that bad shot. If you have the confidence to know your swing is at a good place, then you need to know you have the confidence to hit good shots.”

Castiglia plays his own game and doesn’t try to outdrive everybody, which is another test of being mentally strong.

“I know that on long holes I’m going to have to use my short game. While others are hitting short irons in, I am hitting hybrids in,” said Castiglia. “I have to play my own game. I am starting to hit the ball farther, but I know I’m still going to be 30 yards behind everybody else. I can’t play anybody else’s game other than my own.”

Arapahoe senior David Packer tied for fifth in last fall’s Class 5A state championship tournament and has a unique way of erasing bad thoughts.

“When I was younger, I used to hold onto a bad shot or a bad hole for a long time,” Packer said. “You’ve got to learn one shot at a time, forget the previous shot. I tend to think of a song I heard on the road driving to the course and try to run that through my head between shots, instead of thinking about golf 24/7 on the course. Overthinking is definitely bad.”

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A course is a course, of course — not so fast In Colorado high school cross-country, a variety of surfaces challenge runners

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com High school cross-country athletes who like variety are happy to be running in Colorado.

Course surfaces in the state include grass, dirt, cinder, concrete and asphalt.

Some are relatively flat, while others feature inclines. Some have water crossings.

“Cross-country in other states is like on golf courses,” said Paxton Smith, a senior for defending 5A champion Mountain Vista. “That’s where a lot of races are held. A lot of that is because it’s fast. Golf courses are fast on that nice true grass.

“In Colorado, you don’t see that very often. There are races on grass — they are there — but somewhere else you would race on grass courses every week. You can race with spikes on grass. Here in Colorado, we race a lot more on dirt and concrete.

You can’t run in spikes. The thing with dirt, when you have a couple hundred kids out there, running it gets dusty. Sometimes, dirt can be slow.”

One of the most unique courses in the state is at deKoevend Park in Centennial, where the Arapahoe Warrior Invitational is held. Runners start on grass and run along the High Line Canal trail. There is a little cement, plus two water jumps, during the race, which will be Sept. 4 this season.

Last season after heavy rains, runners had trouble crossing the rising water in Little Dry Creek.

“It’s a unique course because we do have water crossings at two different points,” said Arapahoe girls coach Jeff Krause. “Last year, we pretty much had a flash flood before the race, so the water was about chest deep on some of the kids as they went in. It was pretty memorable for them.”

Many runners rank it as one of the most difficult courses in Colorado.

“There’s pretty much a little bit of everything in the course,” said Cherry Creek senior Lilly Markusch. “It has a couple hills, so it is kind of hard. It’s a fun course because you get to jump in the water, which is kind of cool.”

With the diversity of courses in Colorado, times can be irrelevant — tougher

At last year’s Arapahoe Warrior Invitational at deKoevend Park in Centennial, heavy rains swelled the flow in the High Line Canal, transforming the traditional water jump into a thigh-deep wade through rushing water. File photo tracks yield slower times, while easier courses make for a faster pace.

“I never worry too much about times in cross-country,” said Smith. “It’s nice to have quick times, but I definitely worry more about that during the track season.

It’s all place in cross-country. That’s what colleges care about — that’s what wins team titles and that’s what matters.”

Many runners cite the course for the state meet at Norris-Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs as another of the toughest. It features a challenging hill and a creek crossing.

Cherry Creek senior Katie Plomondon is among those who say the course is daunting, but she also agrees the time it takes to traverse a track is less important than where you finish in the pack.

“We don’t really worry about time,” she said, “unless we are running on a real fast course and we are running for a specific time and not place.”

RUNNERS TO WATCH Top returning south metro area runners:

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Boys Ben Butler, SkyView Academy

Allie Chipman, Mountain Vista Audrey Cordova, Heritage

Conor Egan, Cherry Creek

Savanna Dalton, Castle View

Alex Fu, Mountain Vista

Allison Janedis, Rock Canyon

Steven Goldy, Arapahoe

Megan Koch, Highlands Ranch

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Catherine Liggett, Legend

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Lilly Markusch, Cherry Creek

Lars Hultgren, Cherry Creek

Jessica Nats, Mountain Vista

Scott Johnson, Legend Kyle Moran, Cherry Creek

Devon Peterson, Cherry Creek

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Richard Weigang, Heritage

Anne Renner, Cherry Creek

5A football playoff field to be cut in half in 2016 New league changes aim for a more even balance of power

By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com All Class 5A high school football teams in Colorado will be able to play a 10th regularseason game starting in the 2016 season, but it will be tougher to get into the state playoffs.

Instead of a 32-team state playoff bracket in 5A, the first round of playoffs will be reduced to 16 teams.

The Colorado High School Activities Association football committee made and approved the changes on Aug. 3.

A wild card points system will be used to determine the 32 playoff teams this season, but the Rating Percentage Index will be employed starting next season to determine playoff teams.

Champions in seven realigned leagues will automatically qualify for playoffs and the top remaining nine teams in the RPI ratings will make the 2016 playoffs.

RPI ratings take into account a team’s winning percentage, the winning percentage of a team’s opponents and the winning percentage of the opponents of a team’s opponents.

“It’s a really wise thing that CHSAA did,” said Valor Christian coach Rod Sherman.

“They had to find a way to get the right teams into the playoffs and they have done

that. I give them credit. Sixteen teams is the right number of teams in the playoffs.”

In last season’s opening round of the 32team playoffs, the average winning margin was 25.9 points, which included a 51-point win and two 41-point romps. The victory margin was 24.6 in the round of 16, but narrowed after that and included Cherry Creek’s 25-24 win over Valor Christian in a classic championship game.

“With the playoffs dropping to 16 teams, that gives more of a reward for making the playoffs and should eliminate some of the blowouts we have had in the past,” said Rock Canyon coach Brian Lamb.

The RPI system will be used in a realignment attempt to balance leagues. The extra regular season game could allow for schools

to retain traditional rivalry games in the new alignments.

The alignment will be used in an attempt to balance leagues and avoid creating conferences like the current Centennial League, which has some of the most talented teams in 5A. Teams will be ranked based upon twoyear RPI averages. With 42 teams expected for the 2016-18 cycle, the top seven teams will be placed in separate leagues.

The extra regular-season games will allow teams to continue natural rivalries like Ralston Valley-Pomona, ThunderRidgeMountain Vista, Legend-Chaparral, Douglas County-Castle View and ColumbineChatfield if the teams wind up in different leagues.

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LOT 31, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 118-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 645 Blue Heron Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0129 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/26/2015 2:45:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: SUSAN L HUBBARD Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/2/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006036663 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $324,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $351,294.08 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 39, HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 118-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 10031 Sage Sparrow Ct, Littleton, CO 80129-6237 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, September 16, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/1/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-658547-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2015-0129 First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0131 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/26/2015 4:01:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: AYTAN TURGEMAN Original Beneficiary: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/15/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 5/23/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006043315 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $247,920.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $268,767.37 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 31, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 118-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 645 Blue Heron Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and de-

NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees

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, September 16, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/1/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6903 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-15-655446-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0131 First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0132 To Whom It May Concern: On 5/27/2015 12:40:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: GERALD KIRKENDOLL AND NICOLE KIRKENDOLL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/10/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 9/17/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010059484 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $226,943.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $235,483.08 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 137, ACRES GREEN FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 172 Pegasus Dr., Littleton, CO 80124 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, September 16, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/1/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KELLY MURDOCK Colorado Registration #: 46915 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994

First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 6/1/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KELLY MURDOCK Colorado Registration #: 46915 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 15-007319 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Public Trustees

Legal Notice No.: 2015-0132 First Publication: 7/23/2015 Last Publication: 8/20/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0135 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/10/2015 9:16:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: RACHEL D EZZELL AND STEVEN R EZZELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-S2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/5/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 1/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006001961 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $468,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $405,123.81 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

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ATED MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-CL1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CL1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/15/1998 Recording Date of DOT: 7/27/1998 Reception No. of DOT: 9857185 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $122,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $95,536.87 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.

Public Trustees

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9227 Butterwood Court, 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, October 7, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 63, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 122-I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

Which has the address of: 10151 Briargrove Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

First Publication: 8/13/2015 Last Publication: 9/10/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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.

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, September 30, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 8/6/2015 Last Publication: 9/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/15/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-003502 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0135 First Publication: 8/6/2015 Last Publication: 9/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0140 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/5/2015 2:07:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: DAMON R. FRANKS AND KIRSTA J. FRANKS Original Beneficiary: FIRST CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-CL1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005CL1 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/15/1998 Recording Date of DOT: 7/27/1998 Reception No. of DOT: 9857185 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $122,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $95,536.87 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.

Dated: 7/9/2015 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-00008SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0140 First Publication: 8/13/2015 Last Publication: 9/10/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0145 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/10/2015 12:11:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JACK W HAWKINS AND CARYLON S HAWKINS AND JEFFREY W. ZALESAK Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/6/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 10/8/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003148414 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $199,599.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $162,923.27 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 38, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO 8, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9189 South Woodland Drive, 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, September 30, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a

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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip Avrin, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30234

Public Trustees

Notice To Creditors

August 13, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before December 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever publicbarred. notices call 303-566-4100 If you believeTo thatadvertise your lender your or servicer has failed to provide a single point of conDouglas K. Avrin, tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still Personal Representative pursuing foreclosure even though you 10154 Foxridge Circle have submitted a completed loss mitigaHighlands Ranch, CO 80126 tion application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation opLegal Notice No: 927520 tion (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a First Publication: August 6, 2015 complaint with the Colorado Attorney GenLast Publication: August 20, 2015 eral (720-508-6006) or the Consumer FinPublisher: Douglas County News-Press ancial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 8/6/2015 Last Publication: 9/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/15/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KELLY MURDOCK Colorado Registration #: 46915 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-007591 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0145 First Publication: 8/6/2015 Last Publication: 9/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0148 To Whom It May Concern: On 6/12/2015 12:03:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: SEAN K. YATES AND RHONDA G. YATES Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/29/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005072138 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $304,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $320,481.39 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 38, BLOCK 1, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 77-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7025 Townsend Dr, Littleton, CO 80130 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, September 30, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 8/6/2015 Last Publication: 9/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/15/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KELLY MURDOCK Colorado Registration #: 46915 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15-007766 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0148 First Publication: 8/6/2015 Last Publication: 9/3/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Philip Avrin, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30234 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before December 6, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.

Douglas K. Avrin, Personal Representative 10154 Foxridge Circle Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Legal Notice No: 927520

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE

To all dental patients of Dr. Lynelle Zabel who were treated before 2007 and have not been treated since then: you are hereby notified that your dental records will be destroyed in 30 days. If you wish to claim your dental records, please contact Dr. Zabel is writing at Highlands Ranch Dental Care 9137 Ridgeline Blvd Ste 150.

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.

Legal Notice No.: 927529 First Publication: August 6, 2015 Last Publication: August 20, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 8th day of SEPTEMBER 2015, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and SWINERTON BUILDERS for the ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER DETENTION FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #021-12 (PO#34352), in Douglas County; and that any person, copartnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said SWINERTON BUILDERS for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 8th day of SEPTEMBER 2015, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities Management, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government.

Legal Notice No.: 927528 First Publication: August 6, 2015 Last Publication: August 13, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Pursuant to §39-8-104 C.R.S., notice is hereby given that beginning September 8, 2015 the Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet to review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the County as prepared by the County Assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the Assessor. All such hearings will be concluded and decisions rendered thereon by the Board of Equalization at a hearing held at 10:00 AM on October 28, 2015, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, located at the Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. All decisions of the Board of Equalization will be mailed or emailed to the petitioner within five business days of the date on which such decisions are rendered.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Codie Brenner, Clerk and Recorder Legal Notice No.: 927551 First Publication: August 13, 2015 Last Publication: August 13, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 036-15 2015 SPRUCE MOUNTAIN FOREST STAND IMPROVEMENT and OAK RE-TREATMENT PROJECT The Wildfire Mitigation Staff of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of services related to the Spruce Mountain Forest Stand Improvement and Oak Re-treatment Project, as specified.

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK-SITE AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN AT THE SPRUCE MOUNTAIN OPEN SPACE PARKING LOT, OFF SPRUCE MOUNTAIN ROAD IN LARKSPUR, COLORADO. PLEASE CALL 720-733-6924 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. NOTE : PLEASE BE PROMPT AS WE WILL LEAVE THE PARKING LOT NO LATER THAN 9:15AM AFTER WE REVIEW THE PROJECT DETAILS.

*** PLEASE PLAN ON UP TO FOUR (4) HOURS FOR THE WALK-THROUGH, DUE TO LIMITED VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE TREATMENT BLOCKS. PLEASE WEAR STURDY SHOES AS THE TERRAIN IS ROCKY AND VEGETATION IS DENSE IN THE TREATMENT BLOCKS ***

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

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THE BULLS ARE BACK IN TOWN Often called the most dangerous event in rodeo, the PRCA Xtreme Bulls bull-riding event helped kick off the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Aug. 6 in Castle Rock.

Douglas County High School graduate Patrick Geipel, now of Westcliffe, got the crowd going with the first ride of the evening. He was followed by pro riders from throughout the West, and a few from Hawaii. But the pros weren’t the only ones riding. Aspiring cowboys and cowgirls had the option to take their shots ringside on a mechanical bull.

PHOTOS BY SHANNA FORTIER Douglas County High School graduate Patrick Geipel was the first to ride at the PRCA Xtreme Bulls event Aug. 6 at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo.

Castle Rock resident Ithanny Luis, 4, conquers the mechanical bull while the pros took the arena.

Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF AUG. 10, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid adding to the tension around you. Even a well-meant reaction against something you perceive as unfair could be misunderstood. Let things calm down, and then talk about it.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time for romance for unattached Bovines, and a good time for reinforcing the bonds between partners. Children’s needs are important during the latter part of the week.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A compliment from a surprising source sends you wafting way up into the clouds, where -- sorry to say -- your view of what’s going on is obscured. Come on down and face some reality.

Public Notice

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Even a family-loving person like you sometimes can feel you’re at the end of the line with contentious kinfolk. But things can work out. Remember that it’s better to talk than walk.

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 036-15 2015 SPRUCE MOUNTAIN FOREST STAND IMPROVEMENT and OAK RE-TREATMENT PROJECT

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A job-related move might hold more positive Publicsurprises Notice than you’d expected. Go into it with confidence, and look REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for all the advantages it offers.

Then decide what #037-15 you’ll do with CUSTOMER what you find.SERVICE AND

The Wildfire Mitigation Staff of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of services related to the Spruce Mountain Forest Stand Improvement and Oak Re-treatment Project, as specified.

Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 036-15 2015 SPRUCE MOUNTAIN FOREST STAND IMPROVEMENT and OAK RE-TREATMENT PROJECT

The Wildfire Mitigation Staff of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms for the provision of services related to the Spruce Mountain Forest Stand Improvement and Oak Re-treatment Project, as specified.

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK-SITE AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN AT THE SPRUCE MOUNTAIN OPEN SPACE PARKING LOT, OFF SPRUCE MOUNTAIN ROAD IN LARKSPUR, COLORADO. PLEASE CALL 720-733-6924 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. NOTE: PLEASE BE PROMPT AS WE WILL LEAVE THE PARKING LOT NO LATER THAN 9:15AM AFTER WE REVIEW THE PROJECT DETAILS.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Driving yourself tooDouglas hard toCounty get something done The Department of on a Human Services deadline you set up can(Department) backfire. Easeprovides into a various services and programs to residmore realistic finish date, and add more breaks ents, e.g., cash, food and medical assistto yourance workprograms, schedule. and child and adult pro-

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK-SITE AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN AT THE SPRUCE MOUNTAIN OPEN SPACE PARKING LOT, OFF SPRUCE MOUNTAIN ROAD IN LARKSPUR, COLORADO. PLEASE CALL 720-733-6924 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. NOTE: PLEASE BE PROMPT AS WE WILL LEAVE THE PARKING LOT NO LATER THAN 9:15AM AFTER WE REVIEW THE PROJECT DETAILS.

tective services. The Department cur-

LIBRArently (September to October Your has two23 office locations22) in Castle 4400 Court 4000 sense Rock: of humor canCastleton brighten any darkand period, Justice Way. The Department is seeking and your laughter can dispel those gray clouds a long-term, professional, non-rotating team swirlingto around The weekend presents a provideyou. customer service and adminissurprising butsupport. welcome This change. trative includes the Recep-

tion Desk Services, Inbound Phone Ser-

SCORPIO 23 to November vices,(October Mail Processing, Internal 21) andBe ExSupport, Duties carefulternal aboutClient the words you and use,Clerical especially in and General Office Work.

This is not touchy situations. The old Chinese saying thatintended to be a temporary arrangement, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) the spoken silver, but the unspoken gold nor isword the is Department seeking temporary #037-15 could well apply staff, buthere. a long-term solution for manCUSTOMER SERVICE AND Public Notice

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

*** PLEASE PLAN ON UP TO FOUR (4) HOURS FOR THE WALK-THROUGH, DUE TO LIMITED VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE TREATMENT BLOCKS. PLEASE WEAR STURDY SHOES AS THE TERRAIN IS ROCKY AND VEGETATION IS DENSE IN THE TREATMENT BLOCKS ***

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*** PLEASE PLAN ON UP TO FOUR (4) HOURS FOR THE WALK-THROUGH, DUE TO LIMITED VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE TREATMENT BLOCKS. PLEASE WEAR STURDY SHOES AS THE TERRAIN IS ROCKY AND VEGETATION IS DENSE IN THE TREATMENT BLOCKS ***

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Government Legals

Bid responses will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2015 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Four (4) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #036-15, Spruce Mountain Project”.

Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #037-15 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

Bid responses will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2015 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Four (4) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Invitation for Bid (IFB) #036-15, Spruce Mountain Project”.

Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

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

Government Legals

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor at 303-660-7434 or criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 927571 First Publication: August 13, 2015 Last Publication: August 13, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #037-15 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

aging the initial contact between the De-

SAGITTARIUS 22 towe December 21) partment (November and the families serve. Staffing and supervision required simultanSome facts could emerge toisshed light on unreThe Douglas County Department of eously and continuously at both sites Human Services (Department) provides solved past problems. What you learn also mightlisted above on a long-term basis. The Devarious services and programs to residhelp explain whymay a once-warm relationship sud-in partment add an additional facility ents, e.g., cash, food and medical assistdenly cooled down.

2016 or 2017, which would require staffance programs, and child and adult pro-

Government Legals Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #037-15 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM The Douglas County Department of Human Services (Department) provides various services and programs to residents, e.g., cash, food and medical assistance programs, and child and adult protective services. The Department currently has two office locations in Castle Rock: 4400 Castleton Court and 4000 Justice Way. The Department is seeking a long-term, professional, non-rotating team to provide customer service and administrative support. This includes the Reception Desk Services, Inbound Phone Services, Mail Processing, Internal and External Client Support, and Clerical Duties and General Office Work. This is not intended to be a temporary arrangement, nor is the Department seeking temporary staff, but a long-term solution for managing the initial contact between the Department and the families we serve. Staffing and supervision is required simultan-

The Douglas County Department of Human Services (Department) provides various services and programs to residents, e.g., cash, food and medical assistance programs, and child and adult protective services. The Department currently has two office locations in Castle Rock: 4400 Castleton Court and 4000 Justice Way. The Department is seeking a long-term, professional, non-rotating team to provide customer service and administrative support. This includes the Reception Desk Services, Inbound Phone Services, Mail Processing, Internal and External Client Support, and Clerical Duties and General Office Work. This is not intended to be a temporary arrangement, nor is the Department seeking temporary staff, but a long-term solution for managing the initial contact between the Department and the families we serve. Staffing and supervision is required simultaneously and continuously at both sites listed above on a long-term basis. The Department may add an additional facility in 2016 or 2017, which would require staffing as well.

Government Legals

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

Five (5) copies of your RFP response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “RFP No. 037-15, Customer Service and Administrative Support

ing as well. tective services. The Department curCAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) rently has two office locations in Castle The RFP documents bechecking reviewed Don’t let your pride get in themay way of Rock: 4400 Castleton Court and 4000 and/or printed from the Mountain Justice Way. The Department is seekinginto a what could be a great newRocky opportunity.

GetEPurchasing System website at www.rockylong-term, professional, non-rotating team the facts first, and worry about procedure and mountainbidsystem.com.

RFP docuto provide customer service and adminisprotocol later.are not available for purchase from ments trative support. This includes the RecepDouglas County Government and can tion Desk Services, Inbound Phone SerAQUARIUS (January 20 from to February 18) A only be accessed the above-menvices, Mail Processing, Internal and ExWhile the have RFPother docuhealth tioned problemwebsite. in the family might ternal Client Support, and Clerical Duties ments are that, available electronically, and General Office Work. This is not inrelatives assuming as before, you’ll take Douglas County cannot accept electronic tended to be a temporary arrangement, over the health-care duties. Surprise them and proposal responses. nor is the Department seeking temporary insist they share in the caretaking. staff, but a long-term solution for manFive (5) copies of your RFP response aging the initial contact between the DePISCES (February 19 to March 20) A series of shall be submitted in a sealed envelope partment and the families we serve. Staffplainly marked “RFP but No. in 037-15, Customchanges can be unsettling, the long run, ing and supervision is required simultaner Service andperspectives Administrative Support eously and continuously at both sites lisit can pay off with new on what you and mailed or hand-carried to the ted above on a long-term basis. The Deplan toTeam” do. Keep your mind openprior to thetopossibiliaddress shown above the due partment may add an additional facility in ties that might lie ahead. date andwell time.

Electronic and/or faxed re2016 or 2017, which would require staffsponses will not be accepted. RFP reing as well.

BORNsponses THIS WEEK: mightuntil be 4:00 underp.m., a will be You received Wednesday, September 2, 2015 byof the “royal”on sign, but you have a wonderful way The RFP documents may be reviewed Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain Eembracing everyone as an equal.

Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, ColPurchasing System website at www.rockyorado 80104. Proposals will not be conmountainbidsystem.com. RFP docu2015 King Features Inc. sidered which are©received after Synd., the time ments are not available for purchase from stated, and any proposals so received will Douglas County Government and can be returned unopened. only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP docuDouglas County Government reserves the ments are available electronically, right to reject any and all proposals, to Douglas County cannot accept electronic waive formalities, informalities, or irreguproposal responses. larities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items Five (5) copies of your RFP response herein, either in whole or in part, if it is shall be submitted in a sealed envelope deemed to be in the best interest of the plainly marked “RFP No. 037-15, CustomCounty to do so. Additionally, we reserve er Service and Administrative Support the right to negotiate optional items/serTeam” and mailed or hand-carried to the vices with the successful vendor. address shown above prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed rePlease direct any questions concerning sponses will not be accepted. RFP rethis RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing sponses will be received until 4:00 p.m., Supervisor, 303-660-7434, on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 by the criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 Douglas County Purchasing Division, 100 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colholidays. orado 80104. Proposals will not be considered which are received after the time Legal Notice No.: 927572 stated, and any proposals so received will First Publication: August 13, 2015 be returned unopened.

Last Publication: August 13, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/ser-

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