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Board candidates talk school safety, charter schools

Forum hosted by Alliance of Douglas County Charter Schools gathers candidates

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Navigating the district’s relationship with charter schools, along with school safety, took center stage at a recent forum for Douglas County School Board candidates.

The Alliance of Douglas County Charter Schools hosted the Oct. 10 event moderated by two of its board members.

R.J. O’Connor, of Parker, said school security was his main reason for attending. The father of two American Academy students came to hear what measures candidates would pursue to improve security in schools.

“If you’re not willing to honestly and openly consider all options, that just shows me that you’re close-minded,” he said.

Julie Lamb, of Castle Rock, whose children have attended both charter and neighborhood schools, said school safety, retention and community engagement were key issues for her.

“I wanted to get the perspectives of everybody and see where they stood on the things that were important to me,” she said.

In District F, Kory Nelson is facing off with incumbent David Ray. In

Franceen Thompson, right, and her opponent, Elizabeth Hanson, participate in the Oct. 10 candidate forum.

District C are Franceen Thompson and Elizabeth Hanson, while Andy Jones and Susan Meek are vying for the District A seat.

Here’s what candidates had to say on certain issues.

Charter schools and autonomy How would new directors protect charter school autonomy?

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“I would continue to follow our state law, which is exceptional,” Hanson said.

Meek said as an authorizer, the district decides who can start a charter school, sets expectations and oversees the school’s performance.

“The role of the board is not to run those schools, it’s to oversee those schools and ensure they’re meeting federal and state guidelines,” Meek said.

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“I would always ask whether any decision that we made as a board would do those two things, and as such, I would not want to meddle in the processes of charter schools.”

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Planning commission OKs rezoning for hospital campus SCL Health purchased 25 acres near Park Meadows

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

SCL Health is closer to gaining approval for its proposal to construct a medical campus near Park Meadows mall.

The public had a chance to formally address the Lone Tree Planning Commission regarding a proposal to rezone property near Park Meadows to allow for a 25-acre medical campus.

SCL Health, a health care company based in Broomfield, purchased property between E-470 and Park Meadows Drive, just west of Yosemite Street, from a private owner of the land. The planning commission approved a rezoning application for the property purchased by SCL Health

Oct. 8 by a vote of 4-3, with commissioners Kevin Spencer, Daryl Heskin and Kevin Shane in the minority.

A public hearing is scheduled for the Nov. 5 city council meeting. The proposal will be voted on by council Nov. 19.

After two hours of presentations and deliberation between the planning commission, city staff and representatives from SCL Health, many of those who spoke felt unsatisfied by the answers to their concerns regarding traffic, noise and the need for another hospital.

Marsha Jaroch questioned the need for a hospital near Park Meadows instead of the wide-open spaces east of I-25 as part of the RidgeGate East development, which is planned to be developed as residential and mixeduse.

“Not in Lone Tree,” said Jaroch, a Lone Tree resident of 20 years. “It

seems as if they have a plot of land and they’re going to stick something on it. They’re going to build, build, build, build. And it’s suffocating.”

There was a nearly full house at the beginning of the meeting, with many in attendance from Acres Green, the neighborhood just south of the proposed location. Acres Green is not an incorporated part of Lone Tree, but each commissioner said they were welcome as part of the community.

Hans Friedel, the city’s senior planner, responded to residents’ concerns about traffic volume in the area, specifically on Acres Green Drive near Quebec Street and Yosemite Street, near the mall. Friedel reported the medical campus would see less traffic if it were rezoned and approved than if it were developed using the current commercial zoning.

Friedel said the hospital would be responsible for about 8,000 more car

trips per day, on average.

Justin Schmitz, public works director, seconded that, adding Park Meadows Drive, the road that would see the most traffic from the proposed hospital, sees about 9,000 trips per day.

“When you’re looking at a street like that, there’s a lot of capacity to add trips to it,” Schmitz said. “There is enough capacity on the roadway network to accommodate what we’re seeing proposed.”

Heskin said he felt the greater size of the hospital, in comparison to the commercial use the property is currently zoned for, would create more traffic than the city estimated.

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County puts focus on mental health Officials call for reducing stigma of mental illness

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

While Douglas County has a year-round initiative to support emotional wellness, the county commissioners specifically deemed the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week to highlight the issue.

The board did so during an Oct. 9 business meeting in a unanimously approved resolution.

“This isn’t something we just do for a week in Douglas County,” Commissioner Lora Thomas said in the meeting. “We do this every day, 24/7 because its what our citizens want and demand of us.”

The resolution outlined statistics

around mental illness, including that every year, one in five adults experiences a mental health problem.

It also explained the board wished to make the declaration to “shine a light on mental illness and fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care,” according to the resolution.

For Deputy County Manager Barbara Drake, the goal is to change how people see mental health, she said.

“Ultimately, I’d like to get to a place where people are thinking about accessing mental health services in the same ways that they do physical health,” she said.

While stigma around mental wellness does slow down those seeking help, it’s not the only thing standing in the way. There are financial barriers and lack of access, and often people don’t know where to go

to begin, said Laura Ciancone, the coordinator for the Douglas County mental health initiative.

One place to start is by looking into what is offered through one’s insurance, she said. It’s also important to know when this step is necessary.

One way to know it’s time to reach out is when daily activities such as work, hobbies or family life are negatively affected by mental health, she said.

“If there is destruction in your everyday life … it would be worth looking into what your options are,” Ciancone said.

This intervention could be anything from counseling to changes in diet or rest habits, she said.

“In Douglas County, people have pretty high expectations of themselves and their children and sometimes that leads to very high levels of stress,” she said.

Douglas County’s Crisis Response Team has responded to 1,194 911 calls for service and 2,190 follow-up calls since it started in May 2017, Drake said.

Residents can use this service by calling 911 when themselves or someone they know is showing signs of being in crisis.

Colorado Crisis Services also offers a hotline for people either in crisis or just looking for help. They can be reached by calling 1-844-4938255 or texting “TALK” to 38255.

More information is available at coloradocrisisservices.org.

“Mental illness has no zip code, it has no income, it has no education,” county spokesperson Wendy Holmes said. “Look for signs in others who need help and encourage the conversation when someone isn’t feeling as mentally well as they could or should.”

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hospital would impact residents’ quality of life. Stewart, a former helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, said he was concerned about seeing more helicopters in the area as well.

FROM PAGE 3 “I think they may be a great neighbor, but it’s the wrong building for the Chyung revealed some early, concepwrong place,” Stewart said. tual plans for what the campus would Bikram Mishra lived in Lone Tree for look like. Per the request of city staff, much of his life. He said the campus would “clushe was born at St. Joseph ter” closer to C-470, with Hospital and added that the its tallest building against SCL Health system saved C-470. The original plan many of his friends from placed the tallest building drug and alcohol abuse. closest to Park Meadows “They’re great communiDrive. ty partners,” Mishra said.

The tallest point would “Something’s going to go not exceed 110 feet, down there eventually someday. from the originally proI’m happy they’re putting posed 125 feet, limiting the something across the street building to five stories. to the church (World of The operating square Life Christian Center), that footage was also reduced will focus on the spiritual from 980,000 square feet to and the physical healing as 930,000 square feet. well.”

Additionally, Chyung Steve Chyung Sky Ridge CEO Susan announced the creation of Hicks said the proposed a Citizens Advisory Board, senior vice president of supply chain and real estate hospital would jeoparwhich will be made up of dize Sky Ridge’s abilrepresentatives of local ity to remain a Level II homeowners to work with trauma center, saying a the hospital administration hospital needs volume to be good at 9% of SCL Health’s revenues will go on matters of the community. trauma. toward a community benefit program Chyung said a helicopter will not be Additionally, Hicks said, the stationed at the hospital. The helicopter “specific to the needs of the City of hospital “would force doctors to Lone Tree.” Past programs SCL Health pad will be used for about three trips practice at even more locations, did included outside showers for the per month, Chyung said. limit the expansion of our lifesavhomeless at its downtown location Chyung said SCL Health has about ing services and disrupt traffic.” or educating the public on topics like 19,000 patients in its system from the “We want to continue to be able obesity or vaping. south metro region that would otherto provide that level of care when Jim Stewart, a 32-year resident of wise have to drive to Denver to receive we opened our doors 16 years ago,” Lone Tree, urged the commission to a checkup. He said this property was Hicks said. “I would ask you to revote down the proposal, saying the designed to better serve those patients. ally look at this.” city did not give enough notice and the “We evaluated about eight locations that are south, slightly north, east and west, and we really centered in on this location as it was very consistent with the zoning we were looking for and the type vibrant community Lone Tree has,” Chyung said.

SCL Health is a nonprofit, faith-based hospital with locations in Colorado, Kansas and Montana. Chyung said

‘We evaluated about eight locations that are south, slightly north, east and west, and we really centered in on this location as it was very consistent with the zoning we were looking for and the type vibrant community Lone Tree has.’

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Candidates for Douglas County School Board, District A

Andy Jones

City or town of residence: Highlands Ranch Occupation: Airline pilot Campaign website/ contact information: andy4schoolboard@gmail.com; andyforschoolboard. com Why are you seeking this office?

I am running to strengthen the two most important contracts in the district: between the student and teacher, and the parents and the school. I want the best teachers to fulfill that contract with the highest levels of support and compensation. I also want the parents to feel like the school honors their choices and values.

What makes you the Jones best person for the job?

Unmatched leadership experience. Leadership skills honed during 30 years of military service, including three commands and five executive officer tours. A respected volunteer in the district for over 18 years, including vice chair of the District Accountability Committee and charter school board president. A serving dad with compassion and integrity.

What can be done to enhance security at district schools?

With 30 years of military and airline experience, I bring a never-seen level of security expertise to the board. The safety of our children in this school district is not a political game to play and the consequences of all stakeholders not coming together for real solutions are a risk I will never take. For a true discussion to take place we must be able to speak openly and honestly about every potential solution and that nothing should be off the table. A specific security plan should never be openly discussed, but I do have a detailed list of initiatives.

What can be done to better address the mental health needs of district students?

We have decreased the student-tocounselor ratio, but the metrics of successful deployment must be defined.

Merely adding numbers will not ensure successfully addressing the myriad mental health and wellness issues that plague our society today. The crisis of teen suicide is bigger than we want to imagine, especially when we look at the issues under the surface. Societal, performance, parental and education pressures and their cumulative effects are more than some children have the capacity to cope with. As part of bringing additional mental health resources to bear, we must address resiliency issues with our children and help them to

deal with the modern-day pressures.

How has the proliferation of charter schools impacted the district?

Neighborhood and charter schools benefit from the values of innovation, autonomy and real parent engagement. Whether they choose a charter or neighborhood school, parents in this district have real school choices for their children, because of charter growth in the past 20 years. Many don’t remember the disaster that was yearround school due to population growth that outpaced the district’s ability to have seats for kids. With one of the more progressive charter laws in the country, parents and educators were allowed to relieve that stress on a cashstrapped district, creating what are now some of the highest performing schools in the district.

What is your assessment of Thomas Tucker’s job performance since becoming superintendent last year?

Dr. Tucker joined the state’s third largest school district from out-of-state, and I am very sympathetic to the task he took on. I am careful about addressing performance when I haven’t had access to behind-the-scenes conversations. It seems clear that he (like any superintendent) needs a more authentic relationship with the board. Example, his evaluation contained not a single constructive bit of criticism or area to improve, yet there have been numerous key instances where this board overturned his staff ’s recommendations during board meetings. What I’ve seen publicly, I think everyone could use a healthier work environment, including the superintendent.

Would you be in favor of the reinstatement of a collective bargaining agreement between the district and the teachers’ union?

I would be the only sitting director who is an active union member. I know what poor labor/management relations look like and have experience in creating the highest levels of employee satisfaction. Improving the employee council, making it the voice of all district employees, is the fairest, most effective way to address employee concerns.

What issue or issues must the school board make a bigger priority next year than it has in recent years?

Safety, student achievement and positive educational options for all students.

This district cannot continue to suffer the board’s ideological swings experienced in the last decade. I will tirelessly work to unleash the potential of every employee and kid, and for the first time in a decade, bring a calm that our community truly desires.

Susan Meek City or town of residence: Highlands Ranch Occupation: Director of Strategic Engagement & Communications at the Colorado Association of School Boards Campaign website/contact information: SusanMeekforDCSD@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office?

I am running for school board to ensure all schools are safe and welcoming, with stable teaching and learning environments. After nearly a decade of instability, student achievement, teacher retention rates and community trust are improving. We have made clear progress over the past two years that must be continued.

What makes you the best person for the job?

Meek As a parent leader for 12 years, a school district employee for six years and a collaborative state leader for nearly six years, I have a track record in creating programs and unifying people. I have the skills to build partnerships and engage the public in order to strengthen our community.

What can be done to enhance security at district schools?

We need to listen to security experts and follow research-based practices.

Recently, voters approved additional funds that increased the number of school resource officers and security infrastructure at all schools. Specific steps to enhance security would include trainings for staff, students and parents to understand how to detect warning signs and how to respond; sharing of information and ensuring systems are in place; a greater focus on assessing and improving climate and culture in our schools; maintaining our partnership with the sheriff ’s office; and a greater focus on intervention and prevention. Ensuring students feel connected to their schools is a high priority.

What can be done to better address the mental health needs of district students?

Thanks to funding approved by local voters last year, every school, including elementary schools, in DCSD has a school counselor for the first time in its history. Training for counselors to ensure consistency and communication between schools is essential. Assessments in each school will develop a foundation in order to understand strengths, needs and gaps in mental health and student safety. Schools need to coordinate social-emotional learning, mental health services, and suicide prevention and intervention based upon those assessments and best

practices. Counselors and teachers/ staff play a pivotal role in assessing and improving climate and culture within all schools.

How has the proliferation of charter schools impacted the district?

In 2011, DCSD served 60,000 students in 80 schools. Today it serves 68,000 students in 91 schools. The new schools added during this time frame were all charter schools and they were used to address this student growth.

Both charter and neighborhood schools are harmed when there are inefficiencies as resources are not maximized to benefit all our schools. Prior boards (2009-2017) often approved charters without consideration of an area’s local needs or efficient use of taxpayer dollars. As a result, DCSD currently has over- and underutilized schools resulting in the current need for districtwide school capacity and boundary analysis.

What is your assessment of Thomas Tucker’s job performance since becoming superintendent last year?

The performance of Dr. Tucker over the past year has been impressive. In Dr. Tucker’s first months in DCSD, he successfully built relationships and trust that resulted in successful local school funding measures that were desperately needed.

In addition, Dr. Tucker has stabilized the teacher-retention rate that plummeted over the past decade under other boards.

Finally, Dr. Tucker’s willingness to work collaboratively with community members, staff, parents and students to develop a strategic plan, a roadmap guiding the school district over the next three to five years, is a testament to both his leadership and the work of the current school board.

Would you be in favor of the reinstatement of a collective bargaining agreement between the district and the teachers’ union?

As a school board member, one of the highest priorities we have is to make sure the district is able to attract and retain the highest quality teachers.

Nothing should be beyond consideration when it comes to achieving this goal as we need to effectively compete with neighboring districts for teachers.

What issue or issues must the school board make a bigger priority next year than it has in recent years?

After nearly a decade of instability in our school district, we need to focus on continuous improvement in the climate and culture of our schools. This work will translate into thriving students, teachers and schools. Our students and teachers need to be respected, inspired and empowered to thrive.

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Candidates for Douglas County School Board, District C

Elizabeth Hanson City or town of residence: Highlands Ranch Occupation: Employment attorney Campaign website/contact information: HansonforDCSD@gmail.com; www.HansonforDCSD.com Why are you seeking this office?

I promised my three children, who are in elementary school, that I would work to prevent school violence and make sure they feel safe at school. By seeking a director position, I am not only keeping my promise to my family, I am extending it to our entire community.

What makes you the best person for the job?

Throughout my career Hanson in human resources and employment law, I have focused on building strong organizations by valuing the people within. I have the right background and experience to improve our district’s work environment, which is the essential foundation for providing our students a safe and supportive learning environment.

What can be done to enhance security at district schools?

The security of our schools is absolutely critical but cannot be dependent on a single solution or strategy. Security requires a comprehensive approach of both long-term and short-term efforts. One of the most effective strategies to prevent violence is through social and emotional wellness programming, yet a cultural shift of this magnitude cannot happen overnight. We must simultaneously work to educate students, parents and staff about threat assessment, intervention and emergency preparedness, ensure our buildings are physically secure, and continue to build community partnerships in order to provide exceptionally well-trained school resource officers in our schools.

What can be done to better address the mental health needs of district students?

If one student in our district is uncomfortable asking for help dealing with conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, or has contemplated suicide or violence, then we simply must do more. Taxpayer approval of additional funding in 2018 added more than 80 critically needed counselors to our schools for the current school year.

Every elementary school now has a social and emotional learning curriculum in place and the student per counselor ratio at middle schools and high schools has improved. It is imperative to provide students with the life skills to identify emotions, control

impulses, respect others and identify and resolve conflict.

How has the proliferation of charter schools impacted the district?

Education is not one-size-fitsall. Rather than asking how charter schools have impacted our district, we should be asking how school choice is currently utilized to ensure each child is provided the best opportunity for a lifetime of success. Choice is much greater than charter or neighborhood schools. Parents can select if a career and technical education, alternative school, charter school or which neighborhood school will provide the best learning environment for their child’s learning style, goals and needs. We can strengthen our district by proactively and collaboratively planning to maximize choice while still maintaining efficient district operations.

What is your assessment of Thomas Tucker’s job performance since becoming superintendent last year?

True leaders impact, influence and inspire their community. Despite incredible challenges in his first year of employment, Dr. Tucker has consistently been a strong leader. Our community supported a critical funding measure for the first time in 12 years, which directly impacted and improved our district. Dr. Tucker hired a phenomenal chief academic officer to influence and advance student performance and fundamental instructional practices.

Fifty-two teachers have returned to DCSD because they are inspired by the current positive momentum. I see a true leader in Dr. Tucker and believe he will continue to excel in his role as superintendent.

Would you be in favor of the reinstatement of a collective bargaining agreement between the district and the teachers’ union?

We have an absolute obligation to our employees to work collaboratively and compensate fairly with or without a formal agreement in place. Based on my professional experience, our district is simply not in a position at this time to accurately evaluate the potential effect of collective bargaining.

What issue or issues must the school board make a bigger priority next year than it has in recent years?

Our district will thrive with leaders who bring our community together rather than focusing on the issues that divide us. We all want our students to have unlimited opportunities for success. Even though we may disagree at times about the path, we can only achieve the common goal through unity.

Franceen Thompson City or town of residence: Highlands Ranch Occupation: Financial specialist Campaign website/contact information: Franceen.us, franceen4dcsd@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office?

I felt compelled to seek this office after my daughter’s friend, Kendrick, was murdered at STEM School Highlands Ranch. I want to do everything I can to make sure what happened at STEM never happens here again, and that our children receive a solid education that prepares them for life.

Thompson What makes you the best person for the job?

As a conservative, I’m better able to give voice to the majority of Douglas County taxpayers whose conservative views I share and whose values are not currently represented on the board. I also served as chair of the District Accountability Committee and was a member of the Fiscal Oversight Committee.

What can be done to enhance security at district schools?

Our children’s safety is of the highest importance, and we owe it to them to consider all options. I would expect the board to hear from experts of diverse backgrounds and perspectives before adopting a wellinformed security plan. We know what’s been done so far failed, and a security plan based on politics is a threat to our children and a disservice to our community. At a minimum, we should look at making classrooms more easily lockeddown in a crisis, making SROs more effective and proactive, and controlling and limiting points of access. I’ll consider all options.

What can be done to better address the mental health needs of district students?

Mental health starts and ends at home, and we must support our parents in providing a healthy home for their children. Teachers and schools can help by informing parents if they notice any behavior in the students the parents might not be aware of, and perhaps the district can offer additional resources and training for parents learning how to manage the mental health needs of their kids. If there are appropriate things the district can do, we should consider them. But we must always be conscientious of the

fact that it’s the parents’ job to raise kids, not the district’s.

How has the proliferation of charter schools impacted the district?

Autonomous charter schools represent additional choices for parents, and more parental choice in education is a good thing. After my children attended neighborhood elementary schools, they graduated from STEM School Highlands Ranch, a charter school with excellent teachers. Other parents have found the classical approach of Ascent Classical Academy to be a good fit. And many others find neighborhood schools to be a great choice. One size doesn’t fit all, and students, parents, the district, and the community are better served when parents are able to find the right fit for their children, and charter schools offer parents additional options.

What is your assessment of Thomas Tucker’s job performance since becoming superintendent last year?

Superintendent Tucker has done a good job implementing the board’s agenda, but the board hasn’t always done a good job listening to the conservative parents and taxpayers who make up most of Douglas County voters. I believe Superintendent Tucker, the board of education, and the entire community would benefit from a board whose members more accurately reflect the values of the community they serve.

Would you be in favor of the reinstatement of a collective bargaining agreement between the district and the teachers’ union?

No. While I absolutely want to treat teachers well, a collective bargaining agreement either creates an unhealthy adversarial relationship between union members and the taxpayers or creates a perverted relationship of self-dealing between the union and school board members who should be representing all taxpayers and interests of the community.

What issue or issues must the school board make a bigger priority next year than it has in recent years?

Security and essential curriculum — especially the basics such as reading, writing, arithmetic and history. Public education should not instruct children on what to think but give them the tools and background to think for themselves and be successful in life. We need to rededicate ourselves to that.

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Candidates for Douglas County School Board, District F

Kory Nelson City or town of residence: Parker Occupation: Attorney Campaign website/contact information: koryforschoolboard.com; koryforschoolboard@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office?

My daughter and wife live in these school buildings. My school safety expertise and my pre-existing relationships with law enforcement agencies and government leaders will allow me to effecNelson tively implement school safety as priority No.1 in our district — as the current board has failed to do. We must do better.

What makes you the best person for the job?

The board should reflect our community and its values. My skills from my 30-year legal career allows me to listen to staff and parents, rendering objective decisions. We don’t need another educational bureaucrat — we already have a superintendent. I will prioritize school safety and work better with teachers and parents.

What can be done to enhance security at district schools?

Elect me. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners appointed me to the Physical School Security Committee, so I know the extensive gaps that need to be fixed, and the voters can secure this expertise to keep our schools safe. My 30-year career as a prosecutor will allow me to work with local law enforcement agencies to implement a fully staffed and robust school resource officer program and other aspects of my detailed safety plan I have posted on my website, including developing an enhanced unarmed safety volunteer program.

What can be done to better address the mental health needs of district students?

I supported 5A to increase the number of school counselors to national standards. The same should be done to increase the number of SROs to national standards, as they also help in referring resources for struggling kids. SROs are much more than armed sentinels, as they also build positive relationships with kids and teach classes, like the Youth Education and Safety in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program — a national program created in Douglas County.

A major focus of the Y.E.S.S. classes is resiliency and anti-bullying

programs. By increasing SRO-led Y.E.S.S. programs to all schools, we can strengthen our kids to prevent problems.

How has the proliferation of charter schools impacted the district?

Both charter and neighborhood schools have a valuable place in our community. Parents are entitled to their freedom of choice to best meet the needs of their child. The anticipated future growth in our area will provide capital funding challenges, and charter schools may provide additional viable options for parents.

What is your assessment of Thomas Tucker’s job performance since becoming superintendent last year?

Dr. Tucker is the sole employee of the school board, so President David Ray is responsible for the directions given to Dr. Tucker. Dr. Tucker and Ray failed in creating conflict with the county commissioners on school safety, violating First Amendment principles by ejecting Aaron Johnson from a public hearing, mistreating the families of the STEM School Highlands Ranch, harassing Ascent Classical Academy charter school and mishandling the Regan Byrd scandal through Dr. Tucker’s secret “Equity Committee” (a political correctness group with a suspicious hidden agenda).

Dr. Tucker may be able to improve with a more reasonable board and oversight.

Would you be in favor of the reinstatement of a collective bargaining agreement between the district and the teachers’ union?

The current board’s decision to deny the request for a collective bargaining agreement is their decision, and the decision of previous boards as well. I am not looking backward but looking forward to the future opportunity to improve relationships with the faculty and staff and stop micro-managing from the board.

What issue or issues must the school board make a bigger priority next year than it has in recent years?

School safety: Fix security gaps and increase the number of SROs. Improve relations with faculty and staff: Teachers received an average of only 2.67% pay raise after board implemented Proposition 5A. Respect parents: Stop ejecting parents from meetings in violation of the First Amendment. Stop harassing charter parents like STEM and Ascent.

David Ray City or town of residence: Parker Occupation: Retired educator/current board of education president Campaign website/contact information: davidrayforboe@gmail.com; www.davidrayforboe.com/ Why are you seeking this office?

I am a servant leader who loves children and the principles of a quality public education. I have served our district as an employee, as a parent, as board of education president, and have a grandchild entering Ray public school in a few years.

I am in this office to ensure that all generations have a foundation for success.

What makes you the best person for the job?

Public education is my life-long commitment. I served as a teacher, principal, outdoor education director and counselor. I am proud of the momentum to recapture our previous reputation of one of the best educational systems for children. My running for a second term provides stability for our staff and students in maintaining this positive direction.

What can be done to enhance security at district schools?

First and foremost, we need to rely on the experts and those who have chosen public safety as a career, to drive our policy decisions and implement evidence-based practices.

This has resulted in a comprehensive approach that is continually enhanced, which includes: an SRO program partnered with local law enforcement agencies; investing in resources that promote mental wellness; continually assessing school cultures; implementing programs that promote acceptance and removing bullying and violent behaviors; ensuring the effectiveness of threat-assessment protocols; encouraging bystander reporting; sharing information inter-district as well as with social service agencies; and maintaining a cohesive partnership with law enforcement agencies.

What can be done to better address the mental health needs of district students?

Mental wellness is as critical as any other area of our students’ development (e.g. physical, academic, social).

Improving how we address this area is through financial investment, professional development/education for all staff and community, and systematically assessing the health of our school cultures. In four years, the board has doubled the funding allocated to mental health support. Most importantly, we need to listen to our students who have incredible insights about what support they need. I serve as the liaison for our Student Advisory Group

made up of representatives of all our high schools. These monthly meetings keep me connected to the needs of our students.

How has the proliferation of charter schools impacted the district?

Having a portfolio of diverse schools has always been the vision of this district, and charter schools definitely enhance this vision. This portfolio includes neighborhood, charter, alternative, online and magnet schools. In order to ensure that all of these options can be maintained, we need to be strategic and intentional. The district is currently working with a boundary and capacity consultant to mitigate student enrollment concerns. In addition, we have improved processes for when new schools are proposed. I believe the continued efforts to operate as a “school system” as opposed to a “system of schools,” will result in decision making that ensures all schools are able to thrive.

What is your assessment of Thomas Tucker’s job performance since becoming superintendent last year?

I know of no other superintendent who has had to face more intense issues during his first year, than Dr. Tucker: advocating for the passage of a bond and MLO that provided desperately needed funding; building partnerships with local business to increase trade, career and tech opportunities for students; accessibility to both staff and community in order to restore trust; navigating a tragic school shooting; and creating a foundation for a strategic planning process that is responsive to everyone vested in public education and our 68,000 students. Needless to say, Dr. Tucker’s performance has exemplified exceptional leadership!

Would you be in favor of the reinstatement of a collective bargaining agreement between the district and the teachers’ union?

The issue around a CBA raises more questions for me than answers. I would welcome a conversation to understand what teachers feel we are not addressing that would warrant a CBA. At the same time, I support the board’s code of ethics of remaining apolitical while considering multiple perspectives and voices regarding what is best for our students.

What issue or issues must the school board make a bigger priority next year than it has in recent years?

Assessing safe and positive school cultures to ensure effectiveness of practices. Monitoring students’ mental wellness and the effectiveness of recently increased counselors. Implementing employee council recommendations for compensation and benefits to continue the trend of increasing staff retention rates. Ensuring a wellarticulated K -12 curriculum is in place that promotes growth and achievement for all students.

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Yes or no on CC: Arguments for and against

Ballot question asks whether state can keep tax money that goes above TABOR limits

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The most controversial choice on voters’ ballots this November may not be over a politician — it could be over Proposition CC. That’s a measure that asks Colorado voters to allow the state government to keep tax revenue that it currently must give back to taxpayers on an annual basis.

Proponents say it’s a small start to catching Colorado’s budget up from dire shortfalls in funding for education and roads and bridges. But opponents say taxpayers can’t be sure the money will be spent the way it’s promised.

Here’s a breakdown of what Prop CC does, the arguments for and against it, and how it relates to TABOR, one of Colorado’s most beloved — and infamous — laws.

What is TABOR? Colorado voters in 1992 passed the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, which limits the amount of money that the state government can collect and spend, or save, each year.

The limit is adjusted each year based

on inflation, population growth, and voter-approved changes to the limit, according to the 2019 state ballot information booklet, or “blue book.” TABOR is an amendment to the Colorado Constitution.

Currently, about one-third of the money Colorado collects is subject to the limit, including most taxes and some fees. The other two-thirds of state funds includes money from voterapproved tax increases, governmentowned businesses and the federal government.

Under TABOR, money collected above the limit must be refunded to taxpayers. Part of the money returns to people in property tax benefits from local governments, and part of it comes back through state income tax returns.

How much is at stake?

Proposition CC would eliminate future TABOR refunds and instead use that money for K-12 education, higher education and transportation projects.

Just how much money the refunds are worth is unclear. The Legislative Council Staff — the state Legislature’s nonpartisan research arm — estimates TABOR refunds would total $542 million from fiscal year 2019 to 2022. The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting put the figure at $1.7 billion for the same time period. Earlier this year, the Legislative Council estimated a $652 million refund from fiscal SEE QUESTION, P23

Ballot issue 7A would allow South Suburban to adjust tax rate Parks and rec district seeks ability to ratchet mill levy up or down

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Voters will decide this fall whether to allow South Suburban Parks and Recreation to adjust its mill levy rate in the future without asking voters.

The measure, Ballot Issue 7A, will appear on ballots across the district, which includes Littleton, Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Lone Tree, Sheridan, much of Centennial and some unincorporated areas of Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties.

The district’s current mill levy rate is 8.364, according to South Suburban’s 2019 budget. Voters have previously approved several increases to the levy, and in 2017 approved a measure that indefinitely extended the district’s tax structure.

If 7A is approved, the district would

be allowed to adjust its mill levy up or down without voter approval, starting in 2021.

According to the ballot language, the measure would help the district offset reduced revenue as a result of property tax reductions caused by the Gallagher amendment.

Colorado’s residential property tax assessment rate fell to 7.15% from 7.2% in 2019, according to the Colorado General Assembly’s website. The Gallagher Amendment adjusts residential property tax rates downward over time.

Proponents say the measure will allow South Suburban to maintain a predictable budget, according to the Blue Book voter’s guide, and will help the district preserve its recreation facilities and open spaces.

Opponents, however, say the measure permanently eliminates voter oversight over South Suburban’s tax rate, and say that the district has mismanaged funds in the past and hasn’t earned the right to control its own tax rate.

VOTE EARLY. NEAR YOU. Ballot drop box locations countywide Find yours at DouglasVotes.com Ballots are arriving now. If you have not received your ballot by Oct. 22 visit DouglasVotes.com or call 303.660.7444 for more information about how you can participate in the Nov. 5 election.

Slash-mulch site closing for the season Oct. 26 The County’s main slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock, is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturdays only through Oct. 26. For more information, directions and a list of acceptable items visit www. douglas.co.us and search for Slash Mulch.

Online Tax Lien Sale Nov. 7 The annual Tax Lien Sale will be held via internet auction on Nov. 7. Visit www.zeusauction.com for rules, guidelines and registration information. The statutory interest for the 2019 Tax Lien Sale is 12%. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us/treasurer or call the Treasurer’s Office at 303.660.7455.

What’s happening with your County government?

Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about all public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view agendas for Commissioner public meetings, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Meetings and Agendas.

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Yes or no on DD: Arguments for and against Measure asks to legalize, tax sports betting to fund water projects

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As people continue to move to Colorado in droves, one consequence of population growth is often overlooked: the water Coloradans consume.

That’s why Proposition DD this November asks voters to legalize sports betting and allow the state to tax it to send millions of dollars to projects that would manage Colorado’s water supply.

Opponents, though, worry that legalizing sports betting online, in particular, could lead to many Coloradans losing money with the tap of a button on a smartphone.

Here’s a look at how legal sports betting would work, how it could help Colorado’s strained water landscape and what the arguments are on both sides.

What would DD legalize?

By passing DD, voters would allow sports betting of any amount by people 21 or older starting in May, including online, or on mobile sports betting platforms operated by Colorado casinos.

If voters in Black Hawk, Central City or Cripple Creek approve a separate ballot question to legalize sports betting in their cities, casinos could also offer in-person sports betting, according to the 2019 state ballot information booklet, or “blue book.”

Where would the money go?

Under DD, the state could collect up to $29 million per year in sports betting revenue. Colorado would do that through a 10% tax on casinos’ net sports betting proceeds.

The vast majority of the money — $27 million each year — would go toward carrying out Colorado’s Water Plan. Projects under that plan could tackle issues such as water storage and supply, conservation and land use, agriculture, the environment, and recreation. State law outlines those types of projects that can be funded.

The Colorado Water Conservation Board, whose members are appointed by the governor, oversees the implementation of the plan and approves water project grants.

Interstate water compacts and water obligations outlined in federal law could also be funded with Prop DD revenue.

A compact is an agreement between two or more states to establish how the water of an interstate river will be shared between users in different states.

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Gambling addiction, casino area impacts A small portion of Prop DD money each year would go toward gambling addiction services: $130,000 divided up for a crisis hotline, along with prevention and treatment regarding gambling disorders.

A “hold harmless fund” of $1.7 million per year would give revenue to entities that receive tax revenue from traditional gambling and horse racing, such as casino cities and counties, community colleges, and the State Historical Fund. They could apply for funding if they can prove they lost money following the legalization of sports betting.

For or against Prop DD supporters say water is a scarce resource in Colorado and that demand will keep rising as population grows. Urban cities and agricultural communities alike face challenges if the state can’t meet its water needs, they say.

Supporters also say many Coloradans currently bet on sporting events, but because it’s illegal, they use black-market bookies and websites.

Legalizing sports betting would create consumer protections, ensuring that sports bettors receive their winnings and don’t fall victim to fraud or abuse, supporters say.

Opponents say Prop DD puts no limits on the amount a person can bet, enabling people to lose a lot of money

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Other bits to know Sports betting operators that contract with a casino would also pay the 10% tax.

Sports betting tax revenue might be lower during the first few years of implementation — the $29 million estimate is based on a “mature” sports betting market, according to the Legislative Council Staff, the state Legislature’s nonpartisan research arm.

An annual average of $16 million in revenue is expected during the first five fiscal years that sports betting is legal, according to the staff ’s analysis.

Prop DD restricts the types of bets allowed on college sporting events by prohibiting bets on individual performance statistics or events during the game.

Sports betting would not be allowed on high school sporting events or unsanctioned video game competitions, according to the blue book.

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Not enough of the revenue would go toward gambling addiction services to help people who are harmed by the legalization, opponents say.

They also say DD doesn’t provide enough detail on what water projects would be funded and that it doesn’t put up enough money to tackle Colorado’s water needs. Opponents claim some projects may have unintended consequences for the environment and some communities.

Lone Tree Police Department officers were justified in the fatal shooting of a man suspected of attempting to steal from Park Meadows mall who fired gunshots at pursuing officers in February, according to a review by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Kenneth Sisneros was killed in the parking lot of Park Meadows on Feb. 28.

A letter to Lone Tree Police Chief Kirk Wilson, dated Sept. 18 and signed by Chief Deputy District Attorney Clinton McKenzie, states the use of force in the incident was “reasonable, justified and appropriate in order for the officers to defend themselves and the public from the danger posed by Mr. Sisneros.”

Police responded to a theft-inprogress at Macy’s shortly before 8:30 p.m., according to the letter’s summary of facts regarding the incident. Sisneros reportedly ran from the officers, hid between two cars and fired on police. Two officers fired their guns at Sisneros, who was

pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman, Mercedes Cruz, was arrested in connection with the alleged theft. Cruz failed to appear for her arraignment Sept. 23 and a warrant has been issued for her arrest, according to officials with the DA’s office. Cruz faces misdemeanor theft and Class 4 felony drug charges, as well as a misdemeanor charge of car theft.

Cruz, the letter details, fled in a different direction than Sisneros. She was arrested March 3, and she told authorities that Sisneros had been driving a stolen car and was armed with three handguns. “(Sisneros) had told her he felt harassed by police and that, if they were stopped, he intended to shoot at the police because he wasn’t going to go back to prison,” the letter states.

“The officers who fired had reasonable grounds to believe, and did believe, that both themselves and other people were (in) imminent danger of being killed or of receiving great bodily injury because of the actions of Mr. Sisneros, who was firing his gun at them.”

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Proposition CC is tempting but comes up short

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t’s a very intriguing proposition.

Vote to forgo a relatively small tax refund and allow the state to spend that money on much-needed programs for K-12 education, higher education and transportation in Colorado.

Conceivably, forever.

It’s primarily the permanency of Proposition CC — along with a few other concerns — that has us recommending you vote no on this measure.

CC asks voters to allow the state to keep money collected above the limit established by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, commonly called TABOR. That amount is estimated to be $310 million during the 2020-21 budget year and $342 million the following year, according to an analysis by the General Assembly’s Legislative Council Staff. That would mean on 2020 and 2021 tax returns a typical single filer would give up a refund ranging from $26 to $90. Estimates in this analysis were not made available beyond two years, and it should be stated that there would not be any additional revenue if the economy takes a dive.

The proposition would divide excess revenue equally among three segments: public schools, public higher education, and state and local highway and transit projects. The

OUR VIEW Legislative Council Staff ’s analysis estimates each segment would receive $103 million in 2020-21 and $114 million in 2021-22. An independent financial audit of the spending would be conducted each year.

In the spring, the state Legislature referred CC to the ballot, having garnered the vote of only one Republican — state Sen. Kevin Priola, of Adams County — along the way.

As can be expected when TABOR is involved, CC has been politically divisive. Some Republicans contend the measure is intended to test the waters for future tax increases and a possible push to repeal TABOR, which has been in force since it was approved by voters in 1992.

Democrats insist that’s not the case, that this measure is actually in the spirit of TABOR in that it lets voters decide what will be done with their tax money.

For the sake of this argument, we’ll focus on the more-narrow scope of what this ballot question is asking, rather than the larger TABOR picture.

Prop CC is indeed addressing crucial funding concerns. While Colorado’s economy is booming and the annual state budget is in the tens of billions of dollars, this is amid

the backdrop of explosive population growth. About 5.7 million people now call the state home, a roughly 13 percent increase since the 2010 Census.

That certainly has put a strain on the state’s transportation infrastructure and public education system.

We don’t buy the argument that state leaders are simply mismanaging the money they already have at their disposal. The state must find ways to increase revenue, particularly to fund segments like education and roads.

But what CC asks for from voters is something of a leap of faith.

The proposition mandates that public schools would receive money on a per-pupil basis and that the funds can only be used for nonrecurring expenses. The bill that established the funding allocation formula for CC, House Bill 19-1258, mentions things like books, technology and “initiatives that help attract and retain educators” — those could be bonuses, for example. Raises for teachers, however, are excluded, since they are recurring expenses.

In a state where teacher pay is sorely lagging, that can be seen as a big omission.

On the transportation front, according to HB 19-1258’s fiscal note, 60% of the money would go to the State Highway Fund “for use for the state’s strategic transportation project in-

vestment program”; 22% to counties for projects; and 18% to municipalities for projects. No doubt this money would be helpful to an extent, but we’d like to see it tied to more specific projects. After the money is divvied up, we’re not sure what would get done — or if the amount of money available would be enough to get much done at all.

What about higher education? Little information is available on how this one-third would be spent.

Perhaps most concerning, though, is that CC doesn’t sunset. We’d rather see a more focused measure, outlining very specific ways your tax money would be spent over a specified period of time, perhaps three to five years.

There’s a risk that if CC passes, education and transportation will be thought to have been “taken care of,” so to speak, by lawmakers and voters.

But those segments are in need of billions of dollars in the coming years, not speculative infusions of money that fluctuate with the economic performance of the state.

The way we see it, a vote of no on CC isn’t saying the need doesn’t exist.

It’s saying the need is so important it demands a more thorough, wellthought-out approach.

And that’s something the Legislature can work on next year.

hear the pitter-patter of little unicorn hooves. At the Oct. 10 debate, only three candidates – Andy Jones, Kory Nelson and Franceen Thompson — avoided unicorn-land and talked about real-life issues that concern every DougCo citizen voting for three new board members soon. Issues like when the board threatened to punish the STEM school by reducing its five-year charter days after the tragic shootings there last May. When over 100 upset STEM parents signed up to speak, the board abruptly postponed public comment time from 6 to after the regular meeting – nearly 9.

This cynical board knew parents had kids to feed and would need to leave. The board also displayed its arrogant disrespect of citizens when President David Ray, who is running again, switched off the microphone of a parent objecting to the tweet of

DCSD teacher and union board member Michelle Grissom, smearing an innocent Covington Catholic student as “Hitler Youth.” Though Grissom violated board policy forbidding “offensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation,” the board had armed police “escort” the parent from the building for exercising his free speech rights! Instead of pursuing the process to fire Grissom, the board voted her 14 weeks’ pay plus a fat $25,000 check.

David Ray actually defended the board’s actions while the other candidates on his slate were silent. Andy Jones, Kory Nelson and Franceen Thompson pledged to respect citizens’ input instead of squelching it. Said Nelson: “It would be helpful to have people on the board who understand

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote with kids in mind As we are midway through another election season, it is imperative that our community become informed as to who is running for the DCSD school board.

My oldest was in kindergarten when reformers took control of our district in 2009. Each year of elementary school, I saw teachers leave, support staff cut and class sizes escalate. By third grade, he was in a class of 36. It was nearly impossible for him to get the extra support he needed and he was placed on an IEP. Over the next six years he had a new special education team every single year. Time was lost, issues were missed and problems passed over.

Some years, not a single member of the previous year’s team returned. As a current sophomore, he is still behind and working very hard to make up lost

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Finally, stability is returning to our district. He has the same team working with him for a second year and they’ve hit the ground running. New programs are being introduced to fill the gaps in reading and math through funding from 5A and class sizes have been reduced. Our kids get one shot at this. Let’s do what’s best for them and vote Hanson, Meek and Ray to continue the positive progress so our kids will get the strong foundation they deserve.

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Show me the gore, I’ll show you the door

or unknown reasons, I have never wanted to enter the rhythm of a Black Sabbath concert, or walk down the mall with fake blood on my face, or a fake severed head under my arm.

Maybe you can tell me where the entertainment is in pretend zombies and vampires, and in haunted houses drip- QUIET ping with viscera.

DESPERATION Fangs for the memories?

Death has fascinated the living: forever. e The Egyptians spent their lives preparing their royalty for death. More specifically, afterlife. And they have provided us with ev- Craig Marshall erlasting memorials, Smith and archaeologists with everlasting employment.

Author (“Peter Pan”) J. M. Barrie said, “To die will be an awfully big adventure.”

That’s one way to look at it. However, I have no plans to precede death with faked death, via violent video

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games, or action films, or staggering through Douglas County looking like I survived a shooting.

I admit I was a fan of Universal’s 1930s horror films, especially “Frankenstein,” “The Wolfman,” and “The Mummy.”

Additionally, “The Invisible Man,” directed by James Whale (the subject of 1998’s “God and Monsters”), while not exactly a horror film, is close to one, and holds up to this day as an example of exceptional filmmaking.

For part of the film, actor Claude Rains resembles a mummy.

Those films, while depicting violence and death, were bloodless.

Along the way, films changed along with everything else.

Actual deaths have been shown on television, and are readily available online.

“Simulated Deaths” is director Quentin Tarantino’s middle name, but he wasn’t the first.

Director Sam Peckinpah, and others, choreographed death and made it look fashionable.

When I was in college, I heard about a band named Alice Cooper. A band comprised of young men named after

a female would have been enough to counter the Beach Boys, for example, but when I heard their live act (as it were) glamorized death, I veered away from them.

It turned out “Alice” was a scrawny kid from a Phoenix suburb who became a pretty good golfer, and not much of a threat to the women and children of America.

Nevertheless, I don’t comprehend the attraction.

I am not a deep-dish philosopher, but if I were one, perhaps I would say that we sometimes offset the fear of death or the reality of death with things like “Day of the Dead” and zombie crawls.

Perhaps there is a factory-installed gene we share that makes us want to create and watch and play violent video games. I just wasn’t given one.

There have been discussions for years about the relationship, if any, between real-life horrors and shock films that feature exceptionally real-

istic decapitations, severed arms and legs, and buckets of blood.

The thought of being the director of what are called “splatter films” in the aftermath of something like the Las Vegas mass shooting would be untenable to me.

If there were no real-life instances of horror perhaps I would have a better understanding.

When I hear about two children being submerged in an oil tank by their father, I am not tempted by a matinee of anything similar.

Many others can find a significant difference between actual gore and staged gore. Not me.

Spoilsport? Absolutely.

My porch lights are off on Halloween.

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

Finding the value in our values

f you have never taken the time to identify or define what your values are, or what your belief system is, don’t sweat it because you are not alone. As a matter of fact, most people just assume they know what their values are — they know what belief system they follow to make decisions in life and in business.

Recently I found myself going WINNING through this WORDS exercise again with a few people whom I coach, and a company I work with. We talked about what their mission was, we discussed and strategized on their vision, and when it came to Michael Norton values, well, they either struggled a little bit or came up with the most common values that almost everyone starts out with; honesty, integrity, continuous learning, engagement, open communication, etc.

Here is why they struggle or come up with those common values: They get the order wrong. What happens most times is that individuals and organizations typically start out with trying to define their mission, vision, and values. And it’s usually attempted in that order. Maybe they begin with a mission statement or a vision statement. And once they have completed those, then they try and come up with the values that best represent them or their company, or the values they hope to be recognized by as a person or organization.

My suggestion is always to reverse

the order. If we know what we value most at work and in life, we can begin to place a value on that. And once we truly know what it is that we value, and the foundation of our belief system, we can then create the vision for how we can live out those values personally and professionally. And now that we know the values that drive us, and what we see as our vision and opportunities ahead of us, we can now determine our mission and how we can be the best person we can possibly be, providing the best service to others we can possibly provide, and be better positioned to live out our mission and purpose.

It starts with valuing our values.

What currency do we place on our values? Where are we willing to compromise on our beliefs? If we are not rooted in our values, how can we even attempt a mission, mission statement, or vision for our lives or for our company? Will we compromise our values for money?

Will we discount our belief system to work at a company where we know our values are not aligned?

Will we concede on what fundamentally drives our company in order to hire someone who is not a fit culturally or aligned with our values? Too often, we all, or at least most of us, make this mistake.

Why does this happen? Why do we make this mistake? Because we assume that we know what our values are — I mean doesn’t everyone? Of course we think we do. And maybe we even think that we ourselves live and work by the virtues we respect the most. But until we take the time to write them down, identify them, define them, understand them, and SEE NORTON, P22

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Events are among many happening around Denver metro area

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eaves are changing colors and falling from trees; the cool, crisp fall air can be felt in the morning; and costume shops are starting to pop up. October is here.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate fall and Halloween across the Denver metro area. Here are some ideas for how to get out of the of the house and get festive through the rest of the month.

Contact: www.cityofwestminster. us/HalloweenHarvestFestival The scoop: Westminster’s Halloween Harvest Festival will feature trick-or-treating, live music, food trucks, jumping castles, arts and crafts, a barbecue competition, a pumpkin patch and more. The event will feature a hot-air balloon glow, paying homage to the old Westminster Mall.

“It’s different than your typical fall festival, because we have different aspects with it,” said Lauren Gladu, marketing analyst for the City of Westminster.

children. Afterward, there will be a Halloween pet costume contest. Event organizers recommend a $5 donation for the contest to benefit the Foothills Animal Shelter. Live music will also be at the event.

“It’s a blast. People really get into (the pet costume contest), and it goes to a good cause,” said Janelle Hinton, marketing director for Belmar.

treats. Families also get an early start (on the holiday),” said Josh Rivero, president of the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker.

Castle Rock Museum Ghostly & Tragic Tales of Castle Rock Walking Tour Trick or Treat on Mainstreet in Where: 420 Elbert Parker will see businesses on deck St., Castle Rock ready to give out candy to trickWhen: Oct. 17, or-treaters.

COURTESY OF THE TRICK OR TREAT ON MAINSTREET PARKER Oct. 24 and Oct. 29 Glow at the Gardens COLORADO FACEBOOK PAGE from 7 to 8 p.m.

Cost: The museum Howl’oween at Aspen at Denver Botanic Gardens Trick or Treat Street in Olde Town Arvada is asking for a $10 donation.

Grove in Littleton Where: 1007 York St., Denver Contact: 303-814-3164 Where: 7305 Grandview Ave., Where: 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, When: Oct. 21 through Oct. 25 from The scoop: The Castle Rock MuseArvada Littleton 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. um is hosting a ghost tour of the city When: Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.

When: Oct. 26 from 3 to 5 Cost: $21 for the first time. Tales of reported Cost: Free p.m. for adults, ghosts will be told along the walk, Contact: 303-420-6100 Cost: Free $19 for adult including ones about the Castle Rock The scoop: Participating businessContact: 303-794-0640 members, $17 es in Olde Town Arvada will be hand- Chamber of Commerce building.

The scoop: More than 20 for children “People are just generally interesting out candy to trick-or-treaters. stores will be handing out ages 3 to 15, ed in these kinds of stories, and you Performances will take place in the candy to trick-or-treaters $15 for child might hear them occasionally, but square of the area, and the Arvada along with dog treats for members, we’ll put all of them together. We’ve Historic Society will do children your furry friends. Hayrides and free for assembled a number of interesting activities at the flower mill. will also be available, plus a children age 2 stories about former folks who lived “it’s really great for the commupumpkin patch. Afterward, or younger. in Castle Rock,” said Angie DeLeo, nity. This is one of Olde Town’s most monster movies will be Contact: 720director for the Castle Rock Museum. family-friendly events,” said Joe played at the Alamo Draft865-3500 Hengstler, executive director of the house Cinema. Ticket fees The scoop: Denver Botanic Gardens will Belleview Park After Dark in Englewood Olde Town Arvada, Business Imapply for the movies.

Denver Botan- be lit up with hundreds of Where: 1225 W. Belleview Ave., provement District.

“Our community has been ic Gardens will carved pumpkins, crafted by Englewood asking for be lit up with professional carvers.

When: Oct. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Trick or Treat on Mainhundreds of COURTESY OF ERIN BIRD the return of Cost: Free street in Parker trick-or-treatcarved pumpContact: www.englewoodco.gov/ Where: 20120 E. ing at Aspen kins, crafted by parks-recreation-library/parksMainstreet, Parker Grove, and we look professional carvers. Other features recreation-library-news-and-events/ When: Oct. 31 from forward to celebrating from the event will include games, belleview-park-after-dark 3:30 to 7 p.m. with families and pups trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving The scoop: Previously held at the Cost: Free alike,” said Allysen demos and more.

Englewood Recreation Center, the Contact: trickorSantilli, marketing “All of the pumpkins are real. We city’s Halloween Carnival is movtreatonmainstreet. manager for the Aswanted to bring some type of Haling to Belleview Park. There will be com pen Grove Shopping loween event to the (Denver Botanic sweets, Halloween activities, games, The scoop: Parker Center.

Gardens) location in Denver,” said arts and crafts, face painting and is inviting all chilErin Bird, communications manager more. dren to come trickBelmar Boo for Denver Botanic Gardens.

Belmar Boo will feature a “It will be a very community-cenWhere: 464 S. Teller Halloween pet costume contest or-treat in downtown tered event that will allow families to St., Lakewood Halloween Harvest for your furry friends. The event Parker. Businesses will be on deck to give enjoy a night of trick-or-treating in a When: Oct. 26 from benefits the Foothills Animal Festival in Westminster fun and safe environment, and local trick-or-treaters all Where: 5453 W. 88th Ave., Westmin- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shelter. business can be involved and get Cost: Free ster COURTESY OF JANELLE HINTON the candy they can exposure in a fun and creative way,” eat.

Contact: jahinton@ When: Oct. 19 from noon to 8 p.m. said Sara Stant, recreation program “It gives the chance for the comCost: Admission is free. Additional starwoodretail.com munity to celebrate Halloween, and it administrator for the city of EngleThe scoop: Stores in Belmar will costs for food, drinks, pumpkin purwood. gives kids a safe place to gather their be handing out candy to costumed chases and more.

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October 17, 2019

Red predominates in gallery exhibit Color is theme that ties together works on display

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There are certainly many ways of seeing, envisioning, interpreting the primary color red …

“Code Red” is the Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s latest exhibit, running through Nov. 10 at the historic red Depot Art Gallery.

The challenge was: “Red paintings … or something you’re passionate about …” Responses are imaginative and varied, including the “People’s Choice,” chosen during the opening reception: “Super Worm Equinox Moon,” by photographer Bill Knoll.

Many readers will recall heading outside to view that recent red moon …

The juror for this interesting new exhibit of paintings, photographs and mixed media was Jo Anne Nelson, who exhibits a large, red, mixed media piece, “A place on the side.”

She wrote: “… I encourage each indi-

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IF YOU GO “Code Red” runs through Nov. 10, followed by some individual members’ “Two Night Stand.” Then, holiday shopping begins in earnest with the opening of the “Holiday Art and Gift Market” at the Depot, 2069 W. Powers Ave., downtown Littleton.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. 303795-0781. Admission is free. vidual to create a place where there is only creative thought and peace.” She has exhibited her art in Parker and elsewhere.

The color red does indeed jump out at a viewer as one’s eyes circle the gallery: from a few bright pottery pieces to Christopher Schrank’s subtle, textured mixed-media panel, with a small red block at lower right (honorable mention), to Jeff Velarde’s large, realistic oil painting, “20th and Blake,” showing fans pouring into the red brick Coors Field (second place).

City scenes took top spots: First place was awarded to Sharon Wink for her subtle, expertly painted oil,

“Poppies Delight” by Rita Campbell, which took third place in the “Code Red” show at the Depot Art Gallery. COURTESY PHOTO “Venice,” which includes soft reds and oranges in her depiction of historic houses along a Venetian canal, with water glistening around them.

Nelson chose Jeff Velarde’s large oil “Beneath the Neon” as best of

show. It depicts a lone figure with a cane, shielded from rain under a flashy theater marquee, presumably in some American city, while others walk past on wet, reflective sidewalks. Again, painting skill is evident, as well as storytelling skill.

Is he meeting someone? On the way home? Does he have a home? Where has he been? You can smell the soaked pavement.

On another theme, third place went to Rita Campbell’s cheerful red, orange, pink “Poppy Delight” and an honorable mention to Rita Campbell’s watercolor “Poppies Aglow.”

The visitor might want to start some early holiday shopping … New member Linda Burch, who joined the guild recently — “four days after moving from Arizona” — displays some sparkly jewelry and beaded bags. Glass and pottery pieces beckon, and bright baskets, woven from fabric, are on the front table near the entrance. Bobbi Shupe’s Treasure Box and gleaming fused glass bowls

by S. Van Der Kamp are appealing — as well as Brian Serff ’s small paintings, “Venice” and “Myknos.”

New works coming to area art gallery

ittleton artists Tatiana Dowell and Michelle Lamb will exhibit new work opening from 6 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 25 at CORE New Art Space, in 40 West, at 6851 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Dowell creates impressionistic art that captures her passion for flowers. She is inspired by her own beautiful and colorful garden. The SONYA’S painting process SAMPLER has a freedom that is therapeutic and uplifting … Gallery hours: Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. 303-297-8428, coreartspace.com.

This is Colorado Artist Steve Griggs will jury the 2019 Sonya Ellingboe This is Colorado exhibit, hosted annually by Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Colorado. Entries are extended until Oct. 31 at Arapahoe.edu/2019-colorado/submissioninformation. The exhibit will run Dec. 3 to Jan. 16 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton.

Ballet Ariel A trio of matinees, “Peter and the Wolf,” by Ballet Ariel will be performed, each at 3 p.m.: Oct. 19, D.L. Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn (303-4508800); Oct. 20, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave. West, Denver (303-295-1759); Oct. 27, Schoolhouse Theatre, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker (303-805-6800).

Englewood Arts Presents Horns will be featured at 2 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, as the Saturday matinee concerts begin. Brahms Horn Trio; Beethoven and Prokofiev Sonatas. Tickets: $25/$20. See englewoodarts.org, 303-806-8196.

Art at St. Andrew Photographer Gwen Paton and painter Sheila Kinsman exhibit their work Nov. 4 to Dec. 12 at St. Andrew UMC, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Kinsman is author/illustrator of “Rhyming With the Birds.”

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Hollywood story “Hollywood: Her Story: An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies” will be introduced at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Tattered Cover, 2426 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, by local authors Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. and Barbara Bridges.

SCFD Nearly 300 arts, culture and science organizations from the seven-county area will receive more than $60 million in funding from the voter-created Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

Wonderbound “Hi-Strung” is the latest Wonderbound dance presentation: Oct. 18,

Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at Performing Arts Complex, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights; Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. See wonderbound.com.

Parker Symphony “Music of the Americas: North and South” is the Parker Symphony’s program at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance will perform Copland’s “Four Dances from Rodeo” and music from Shore’s “Lord of the Rings” will be included at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. See parkerarts.org.

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Proposition DD is a good bet for Colorado

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roposition DD, the legalization and taxation of sports betting in Colorado, is the result of a May 2018 Supreme Court ruling that repealed the federal government ban on sports gambling. Since then, 11 states have legalized sports gambling.

Proposition DD taxes net sports proceeds for those Colorado casinos that are granted a license, with the vast majority of that money going toward a plan to preserve Colorado’s water future. If passed, tax revenues are projected to ramp up from a partial first year revenue of about $1.4 million to at most $10.4 million in fiscal year 2020-21.

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the First Amendment.”

If you agree, vote for Andy, Kory and Franceen.

Joy Overbeck Parker Vote for Meek Having known and worked with Susan Meek on public education issues since 2013, there is no one more qualified and capable of serving in District A on the Douglas County Board of Education.

For 12 years, Susan devoted countless volunteer hours supporting teachers, parents and students at local schools while she led a Parent/Teacher Organization and chaired two School Accountability Committees. In addition, she worked for six years for Douglas County School District (2005-2011) where, among many accomplishments, she became communications director and the district’s media spokesperson while serving on the superintendent’s leadership team.

More recently, Susan has been employed as a strategy and communications specialist with the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) and the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) where she also provided

OUR VIEW Which we think is a rosy forecast based on the projection that up to $1.5 billion will be wagered on sports in Colorado for 2020-21. The $29 million stated on the ballot is simply a maximum amount of annual revenue generated before the need arises to go back to the taxpayers to keep the overage and not the revenue projections.

Net sports proceeds for that $1.5 billion are estimated at 7% of bets, which is the difference between those bettors losing and those winning. It’s tricky resources for professional development.

As an advocate for public education, Susan launched the Colorado Education Network and, along the way, received two awards in 2018 — a Rural Service Award and the State Leadership Award from CASB. Experience in public education and tested leadership skills are not the only assets Susan would bring to the Douglas County Board of Education. Perhaps most importantly, Susan embodies and promotes the finest values our public schools and our nation stand for – student achievement, student health and safety, opportunity and kindness for all, community, honesty, integrity, and nonpartisan leadership.

It is without reservation that I wholeheartedly endorse Susan Meek for the Douglas County Board of Education.

Clare Leonard, Ph.D. Former Douglas County BOE director Parker

here. The casinos win when the bettor loses. So for the 7% to come true, more bettors have to lose than win.

Once one gets beyond regulating and allowing Colorado sports gambling, the question becomes what to do with the tax revenues. First, as of this writing, no casinos oppose DD. Second, the first fiscal year tax projections of $10.4 million is not a lot of money for most state needs. But, everyone can get behind protecting our water future. It’s why this passed the Colorado House of Representatives with 90% voting yes and the Colorado State Senate with 77% voting yes. In today’s partisan politics,

this is a strong endorsement. It is also important to note this money is not a fix, but rather a small offset against water needs.

We think it’s time to regulate sports gambling and allow Colorado’s 40 casinos the option of providing sports gambling. It will drive more traffic to our casino towns. It keeps the money in-state. It provides small grants toward water projects and some additional gambling-addiction treatment funds.

Only winning casinos, not the gamblers themselves pay the tax, and casinos don’t oppose. Vote yes on Proposition DD.

and David Ray for school board directors in November to keep this positive momentum building. These candidates have similar values to the current directors on the school board, but bring their unique experiences and education-related skill sets to the job. Thank you!

Jeanette Crowley Schwecke Castle Rock

Vote yes on 7A On Nov. 5, voters in the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District should voice their support for preserving our great parks and recreation system by voting YES on 7A. A yes vote will ensure continued preservation of our parkland, continued maintenance of our facilities and trails, and support South Suburban’s mission to offer affordable healthy recreation options for children, youth, adults and seniors. If approved, 7A will not increase district tax revenues but will ensure that previously voter approved tax funding for the district does not decrease in the future.

South Suburban delivers high quality recreation opportunities for our residents by careful planning and budgeting. Revenue stability is critical to ensuring this continued high quality level of service and 7A provides that necessary stability. In the current structure, due to residential assessment rate declines, the district has lost more than $1.8 million of voter-approved property tax revenues over the last four years and is estimated that the losses will only increase for the foreseeable future.

By voting yes on 7A, property tax revenues previously approved by the voters will remain constant and allow South Suburban to continue to provide best-in-class recreational opportunities for our district residents.

Scott LaBrash, current South Suburban board chair John Ostermiller, prior board chair

All voices should be heard I’m alarmed that there are people who insist that the voices and arguments of those with differing opinions should be not only silenced but eliminated from publication altogether, as has been expressed in recent weeks in letters to the editor.

The “LETTERS” section of this paper is titled “Local Voices” (plural) and the editors wisely allow all of their readership to express their opinion, I’m sure with the First Amendment in mind.

Eliminating any reasonably expressed viewpoint equals censorship. Were the paper to take such action, they would lose half their market and a great deal of the ad revenue those readers bring to local businesses.

The job of the media is to report, not judge and certainly not censor any of its constituency. Bravo to this paper for publishing all voices and all viewpoints.

We are blessed to live in a land where it is our right and our privilege to have our voices heard. All voices!

Diane Matuszewski Lone Tree

Pick Hanson, Meek and Ray I am a mom of four children, ages 6 to 15, in Castle Rock. Three of my children attend a charter school and my oldest is at the neighborhood high school.

We have been relieved to see the trend of teachers leaving the school district starting to come to an end and to see the additional hiring of school counselors.

If you support public schools and our community’s kids and teachers, please vote for Elizabeth Hanson, Susan Meek

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October 17, 2019

Students look behind scenes at Sky Ridge Hospital’s Mini-Med University gives prospective medical students glimpse at careers

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ThunderRidge Senior Ben O’Meara doesn’t exactly know what he wants to study in college yet — whether it’s physical therapy, psychology or something else entirely, but he at least knows he wants to help people. An IB student to boot, O’Meara’s interest in science led him on Oct. 5, a sunny Saturday morning, to Sky Ridge Medical Center for a look inside one of the area’s premier hospitals.

“There’s a lot of people like me who don’t know what their careers are going to be,” O’Meara said. “This is just a good opportunity to experience what it’s like inside a hospital and what people do.”

Forty high school students on track to study medicine

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Students of the Mini-Med University at Sky Ridge Medical Center practice hands-only CPR. in college visited Sky Ridge in Lone Tree for the hospital’s inaugural Mini-Med University. The program was designed to give a crash course on CPR and Stop the Bleed training — emergency first aid for severe wounds

— and give students a look at various levels and departments of the inner workings of a hospital.

“I just want to be able to help people and use science,” O’Meara said.

Mokshanga Gude, 17, a Rock

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Canyon senior, volunteers at Sky Ridge occasionally. Gude was at Sky Ridge this time to learn more about the hospital she works at. She tutors at Kumon Math and Reading Center and is involved in DECA and the Future Busi-

ness Leaders of America.

Gude and her family are from India and she said she wants to study rural medicine with plans to practice in her home country.

“Growing up, my family in India has always had a lack of medical resources, which has really triggered my interest toward rural health and rural medicine,” Gude said. Gude said the Mini-Med program taught her of the different avenues she could take to one day work at a hospital, like through pharmacy or nursing.

Students had the chance to ask professionals throughout the hospitals about their careers working in a laboratory, operating room or therapy gym.

Linda Watson, marketing director for Sky Ridge and the program’s organizer, said the program sought to educate teens early-on to stoke their interest in the medical field.

“I think we all want to be able to figure out how we train the next group of healthcare providers,” Watson said.

“We’d love to have these kids come back after medical school or nursing school taking care of our patients.”

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CLUBS Editor’s note: Clubs listings are published free, on a space-available basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a new listing, or to make changes to or remove an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Social/Service Great Books Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday night of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Library.

Reading selections are short—plays, short stories, essays, or excerpts from longer works—and new members can come in at any time. We also watch Teaching Company lectures on “The Art of Reading.” Call Kerri Martin at 303-688-7628 or David Williams at 303-708-8854.

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

Contact the chapter for more information.

Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail.com or visit www.coloradodemolay.org.

Highlands Ranch Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month except for July and August. For information on time and location, contact Lois Gould at loismgould@comcast.net or 303-349-6512.

Kiwanis Club: 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at Mimi’s Cafe, at Park Meadows Drive and Yosemite Street in Lone Tree. Enjoy a free breakfast

and meet like-minded individuals, focusing on improving the lives of children who need a little extra help, along with other community issues that could use a few extra volunteers to help out. Contact Frank Zieg, team founder, at 303-906-7082 or fbzieg@ gmail.com.

Knitting and Crocheting Baby Beanies: Join #beaniesforbabies and use your knitting and crocheting skills for baby beanies that we donate to local hospital nurseries and NICUs. Meets every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Call 303-5039773.

Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) Calling all mothers of twins, triplets, quadruplets.

MOMS holds playgroups, Mom’s Night Out, twice-yearly kids’ consignment sales, and other social events for parents of multiples in and around Highlands Ranch. For details, visit www.mothersofmultiples.com.

Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree, a speaker series luncheon, meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Lunch reservations are required by noon Wednesday the week prior to the event. Cost includes a beverage, lunch and tip. For information on cost, the topic and to RSVP, visit www. cityoflonetree.com/agingwell.

OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends.

Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937.

Lone Tree Optimists meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at LePeep Restaurant, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call Miles Hardee at 303-973-6409.

Meridian Mid-Day Toast Toastmasters: 11:35-12:35 p.m. Thursdays at South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Station 34, 8871 Maximus Drive, Lone Tree. Group offers a safe environment to practice your presentations.

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Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-7515195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804.

Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.

Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch: 12:10 p.m.

Thursdays at Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.; 7:15 a.m. the first and third Wednesday at Children’s Hospital, 1811 Plaza Drive. Call Mary Kay Hasz, 303-8881867. Service above Self.

South Metro Newcomers Club We welcome women who are new to the area as well as women looking to meet new friends.

We are a social organization with many interesting and fun activities. For information, email our new member chairperson at southmetronewcomers@gmail.com or visit southmetronewcomersclub.com.

Teen Library Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303-7917323 or visit with a youth librarian.

*Prices are per person. Based on double occupancy. Single occupancy $50 additional charge. Includes roundtrip airfare, taxes, fees, ground transfers and hotel lodging at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino. Prices are subject to change, are not retroactive, and may not be available on certain departures or at time of booking due to limited space.

Tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21 years of age or older. Change penalties apply.

Scheduled air service provided by Sun Country Airlines.

USS Trinity is Colorado’s only Starship commissioned by Starfleet Command (world’s oldest Star Trek Fan Club) and it is now seeking new crew members. Open to all.

Monthly meetings held on first Saturday.

For additional information contact startrek-

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Widowed Men and Women of America, a new chapter Link 6 for the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Littleton areas, is a social group that offers a variety of activities for its members. Group meets for happy hour at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call Kay 303-749-0169 or Dorothy 303-484-8811.

Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 8: 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Las Brisas Restaurant, 6787 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village. Features card and game groups, theater and concert events, outdoor activities, special dining and local sight-seeing.

Call Shirley at 303-741-5484. Serves the Centennial, Aurora, Greenwood Village, Parker and South Denver area.

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Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences.

Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org.

Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road in Parker. The group has a guest speaker from 7-9 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8374 S. Willow St. in Lone Tree. Visit www.wordsforthejourney.org then go to the Rocky Mountain Region link for more information.

Support Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-3224440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/ womens-guide-paying-for-college/.

Colorado Symphony Guild, Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Room 212, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Contact 303-3082462, admin@coloradosymphonyguild.org or www.coloradosymphonyguild.org.

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

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Students gain insight about Revolutionary War Cresthill Middle School welcomes reenactors

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ighth-graders at Cresthill Middle School got the chance to metaphorically time-travel to the American colonial era during an educational activity at the school Oct. 9.

The Colorado chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution visited the school and set up four stations complete with tents, clotheslines and other artifacts.

Reenactors, all of whom have ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War, stood at each station to teach the kids what they know about the time period.

Stations included information on militias, colonial life, the time before the war and the British perspective on the era. The British station also told the story of American spies among the British ranks.

Students got to hold artifacts, watch a firing salute and practice their marching during the event.

“I think this is important because it helps bring it to life,” social studies teacher Sonja Herring said. “It makes a distant time feel more relatable.”

Reenactors hope to encourage

A historical reenactor speaks to Cresthill Middle School eighth-grade students about the time period leading up the Revolutionary War. The uniforms worn by reenactors are authentic to what was worn during the time period, said Rob Hampton, the group’s coordinator for school activities.

Sons of the American Revolution, most of whom are descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers, guide eighth grade students in a march Oct. 9.

PHOTOS BY ELLIOTT WENZLER patriotism in the students through the realistic activity, event coordinator Rob Hampton said.

“We present it to kids in a way so that they get some sense of what makes America unique,” Hampton

said.

The uniforms worn by the participants are completely authentic to what was worn at the time, he said.

Some cost up to $2,000 to complete.

Those interested in a similar demonstration can contact Hampton at hamptonrc@gmail.com.

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Highlands Ranch and Ascent Classical Academy. He accused the board of retroactively changing its safe school policy in an attempt to prohibit a program at Ascent that allows some staff to carry firearms on campus.

Nelson has repeatedly called the board’s handling of Ascent “harassment.”

Ray said there were some inaccurate claims made and later rebutted Jones’ and Nelson’s statements.

He said the board has been sifting through roughly 250 district policies that needed updating and there were no ulterior motives when the safe schools policy was changed. Ray also commended the district for clarifying policies and working to ensure the district and charter schools understand expectations of each other when contracts are drawn.

Myths about charter schools There are more than a few damaging myths about charter schools, moderators said, so candidates were asked to discuss one myth and how they’ve worked to dispel it.

Ray pointed to the perception that charter schools are not public education.

“I think that’s one of the things that we have worked so hard on, that under the Douglas County umbrella we are all the Douglas County school system,” Ray said.

Nelson said state law allows charter

schools and he grows frustrated with people who oppose anyone “exercising their rights.” He also criticized the notion that people must either be in support of charter schools or against them.

“One of the problems I’m most troubled about,” he said, “is that somehow someone has to be pro-charter or anticharter.”

Thompson lamented the myth “that charter schools have bad teachers” and said she respected teachers from both the neighborhood and charter schools her children attended.

For Hanson, the perception that charter schools have a political affiliation is damaging.

“Charter schools are nonpartisan,” she said. “I think it’s really unfortunate that charter schools have been painted red or blue, because they’re simply not.”

Meek said there is a misperception that “all charter schools are the same.” She believes all 91 of the district’s schools are “unique and diverse and they all have their own culture that they’re bringing to the district.”

Charter schools are not private and don’t take money from public schools, Jones said.

“I would love for our community to please, please, please move past this myth that we take dollars away from public schools. Charter schools are public schools,” Jones said.

In his answer, Jones read a quote from Meek that she said he was taking out of context. Meek maintained she supports public school choice.

“What I said is, it’s a shame that there are private school choice options hiding behind the public-school choice

HIGH SCHOOLS TEAM UP TO PRESENT CANDIDATE FORUM The speech and debate team at Ponderosa High School and the AP government class at Highlands Ranch High School have teamed up to host a Douglas County Board of Education candidate forum.

The forum will be Monday, Oct. 21 at Ponderosa High School, 7007 Bayou Gulch Road, Parker. Candidates will have tables at which voters can get literature and

meet the candidates from 6-7 p.m. outside the theater. Candidates will be asked questions and provide answers to help explain the platforms for their campaigns during the forum from 7-8 p.m.

The candidates for District A are Andy Jones and Susan Meek. For District F, candidates are Kory Nelson and David Ray. District C candidates are Elizabeth Hanson and Franceen Thompson.

options, and I will make crystal clear, I do not support private school choice — vouchers,” Meek said in her rebuttal.

He said school resource officer coverage prior to the shooting was too thin, that some school resource officers were asked to cover more than one large school and called that approach “David Ray’s Sophie’s Choice security plan.”

Ray said the district followed expert recommendations and what the budget allowed. He also said the number of SROs that Nelson argued were needed doesn’t happen “overnight.”

More SROs were added in the district following the STEM tragedy.

School security The previous school year closed with a shooting tragedy that left one student dead and eight more injured at STEM School Highlands Ranch.

School safety has been a major area of concern for the community since.

Moderators asked candidates how they would increase safety and security in the district.

Thompson repeated a stance she’s taken throughout her campaign — that all security options should be considered. Thompson’s children attended STEM and her daughter was a senior there at the time of the shooting. The incident is why she chose to run.

Meek said the district’s safety plan needs to be comprehensive and that no one measure can solve safety problems. Ray said the district is looking at how it can flesh out its comprehensive plan, like improving bystander reporting programs and communication among schools.

Hanson supports the district’s school safety plan but said there is still work to do, naming threat assessments and emergency preparation as areas of potential improvement.

Jones said he agreed with all the other candidates’ statements and suggested working more closely with first responder teams and school resource officers, while Nelson again criticized Ray.

Closing thoughts O’Connor, the Parker parent, appreciated the event and commended the Alliance for its mission. He hopes they can help charter schools unite and improve relationships with the district at large.

“They’re trying to do everything they can to bridge this us-versus-them mentality,” he said.

Lamb has had three children graduate from Rock Canyon High School and her last attends Highlands Ranch High School. But the children also attended charter schools, which she said helped her appreciate and value choice.

She was concerned with the attitude of Jones and Nelson, she said, but walked away from the forum feeling as though candidates gave good answers and cared about children.

“I thought for the most part they were really good,” Lamb said. “I thought it was really well-run.”

Voters to decide on tax allocation, extension

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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In September, Douglas County commissioners approved a ballot question asking voters to extend part of a sales tax and reallocate it from the justice center to transportation.

The county’s 1% sales tax is currently split among open space, transportation and the justice center. The Justice Center Sales Tax is 0.43%, transportation is 0.40% and open space is 0.17%.

If approved, the ballot item would move 0.18% from the Justice Center Sales Tax to road projects and halt 0.13% of the tax from expiring in December 2020.

The tax reallocation would provide additional funding of about $12.5 million per year for road improvements.

The ballot question comes after two years of controversy around the subject. The sheriff ’s office was strongly against the plan to remove

funding from the justice center when Commissioner Lora Thomas originally proposed to reallocate 0.23% to transportation in 2017. At that time, the sheriff ’s office said it needed the funding for planned projects.

After the question requesting the 0.18% change passed Sept. 3, Undersheriff Holly Nicholson-Kluth told Colorado Community Media that the sheriff ’s office would remain neutral and stay out of the subject.

“It’s the commissioners’ responsibility to budget appropriately,” Nicholson-Kluth said about the vote. “This was a decision they made.”

A list of transportation projects for the next 20 years, which would be fasttracked if the ballot measure passes, is available on the county website at douglas.co.us by clicking “About Us” then “Breaking News” and looking for “County Commissioners advance Transportation Funding Question to November 2019 ballot.”

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Making a case for a different way to vote Approval Voting Party, gaining traction, seeks better elections

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Frank Atwood wants to change the way America votes.

Atwood, 70, is the chairman of the Approval Voting Party. The group passed the threshold of 1,000 members in the state at the beginning of October, which qualifies it as a minor party in Colorado — in the same league as the Libertarian, Green and American Constitution parties. The status means the party will now automatically appear on presidential ballots in Colorado, so long as they properly nominate a candidate.

The party takes no stance on education, defense, health care or guns, Atwood said. Their sole issue: building support for approval voting, a method where a voter is not limited to selecting a single candidate in a race, but can select as many candidates as they approve of.

“Approval voting is like a show of hands among friends,” said Atwood, a retired engineer from Littleton.

“When friends are deciding where to go out to eat, if they’re deciding between four restaurants, you might hold your hand up for both Chinese

Frank Atwood, the chairman of the Approval Voting Party, stands beside his minivan, a sort of rolling billboard. The party achieved minor party status in Colorado in October, meaning it will automatically appear on presidential ballots in years to come. The party seeks to institute what it calls a more equitable voting method.

DAVID GILBERT and Italian. Nobody’s saying you can only vote once.”

The result, Atwood said, is a political equalization that diminishes the power of the two-party system, and gives more viability and visibility to minor parties.

“Right now, Libertarians, Greens and others are crucified on the ‘wasted vote’ cross,” Atwood said. “If you’ve got one precious vote, you don’t want to waste it on a candidate who’s going to lose. Lots of people feel they have to vote for the lesser of two evils.”

The flip side, Atwood said, is the method reduces the ability of “spoiler” candidates to tilt an election — think Ross Perot in 1992 or Ralph Nader in 2000.

SEE VOTE, P24

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

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

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Denver Regional Mobility Access & Council is a resource for transportation. The ride share program is for those who face intellectual developmental disabilities. Depending on capabilities, we can help them find a ride or can set one up with our drivers.

Need: Volunteer drivers in and around Arapahoe County (oprganization is looking to expand when the right opportunity comes up for funding, so the reach may broaden).

Requirements: must be 18 years or older; background check required, as is an in-person interview at the office at 190 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80203.

Contact: Amberrae at 720-665-5656 (rider phone) or rides@drmac-co.org. Go to https:// www.drmac-co.org/volunteer

Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www.ddfl.org.

Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 800-1,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver.

Need: help distribute food the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Donation also accepted.

Contact: www.feedingdenvershungry.org or https://www.facebook.com/FeedingDenversHungry/ Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteer judges for competions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org

Douglas County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more.

Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details.

Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and search for Douglas County Libraries opportunities.

Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

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

Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine T:4.73” Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Center: Cares for homeless horses and other

Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Need: Troop leaders in Highlands Ranch Age Requirement: A Girl Scout run background check is required Contact: Emma VonFeldt, Emma.VonFeldt@ gscolorado.org Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.

GraceFull Community Café: Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation.

Need: Opportunities for food preparation, guest service, cleaning and dishwashing.

Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/ Habitat ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers.

Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org

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Highlands Ranch Community Association: Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics.

Need: Volunteers to help teach classes, coach Special Olympics, provide athletes support during Special Olympics practices, assist with special events, and help participats succeed in the therapeutic recreation program.

Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or www.hrcaonline.org/tr

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Help & Hope Center: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

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

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

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Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact: 303-698-6404 Integrated Family Community Services: provides basic human services and enrichment programs to low-income people in Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

Need: Volunteers to assist serving clients in the food and clothing bank.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the front office greeting clients, answering phones, verify client eligibility, completing food/clothing orders and assist where needed.

Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS enrichment events including Mother’s Day, Ready, Set, School! and Thanksgiving and Holiday programs.

Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS fundraising events including Nibbles and Sips event, Puttin’ for a Purpose event (mini golf); Booa-thon event (bowling) Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: Kendrab@ifsc.org or call 303-7890501.

The Learning Source, nonprofit resource for adult education classes and family literacy Need: volunteers in Aurora, Centennial, Denver and Thornton. Join the volunteer pool of more than 130 individuals to help tutor adult students. Volunteer tutors help with one-onone instruction or small group work.

Contact: debby@thelearningsource.org. Learn more at TheLearningSource.org or call 303922-4683.

Literacy Coalition of Colorado: Volunteer to support literacy in MetroDenver and impact state-wide literacy programs.

Need: Volunteer for special projects, training classes or provide clerical and administrative support. Volunteer for a few hours a week or occasionally as needed.

Contact: literacyvolunteercolorado@gmail. com or 720-251-3141. Go to Literacycolorado. org to volunteer for literacy providers nearest you.

Littleton Immigrant Resources Center needs volunteers to tutor immigrants in the following programs: Language Partners: People who want to improve their English work with volunteers. We provide curriculum and textbooks, though tutors can do supplementary activities with their partners (field trips, projects, etc). Minimum commitment is one hour per week.

Citizenship Mentoring: For people who cannot attend our citizenship classes because SEE VOLUNTEERS, P23

15 Model Homes • 20 Move-in Ready • 6 Builders Come celebrate the art of home at our fall Open House Spree.

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commit to them, we can never place the proper value on what it is that we value most and what we will not give up or compromise.

One of my very favorite quotes when it comes to personal and professional values comes from Roy Disney, “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.”

So how about you? Have you gone beyond just assuming you know

and live by a certain belief system, and have identified and understand what you value and why? Are you confident that your belief system is driving your vision and mission? I really would love to hear your value, vision, and mission story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can place the right value on what we value most, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the Chief Revenue Officer at Eventus Solutions Group, Strategic Consultant, Business and Personal Coach.

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of schedules, volunteers work one-on-one with clients who are preparing for the citizenship test. We provide textbooks and teaching materials. Minimum commitment is three hours per week.

Volunteers and students are matched based on availability and preferences.

Most tutors and students meet at Bemis Library, though you are welcome to meet in other libraries or public spaces. The center provides training, teaching materials, and guidance throughout your tutoring. Volunteers must attend an orientation/training session, fill out the volunteer registration form, and pass a background check to begin.

Contact: Erica Bisbey. 303-734-8411 or libeb@littletongov.org. Learn more at https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/immigrant-resources-center.

year 2019 to 2021 alone.

What this means for individual taxpayers is that, depending on their yearly income, a TABOR refund in one year could be as low as $20 or as high as $79. Joint filers would get twice as much.

If the governor’s office’s higher projections hold, on average, individuals’ one-year refunds could be about $125, and joint filers could get $323, for 2022-23.

Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): Provides assistance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions.

Need: Volunteers are needed to assist with many areas within the Police Department to include patrol functions, fingerprinting, and fleet maintenance.

Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, and submit to a background check. Additional training is provided based on area of interest. Patrol volunteers must commit to a minimum monthly hour requirement.

Contact: chris.cooper@cityoflonetree.com Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program: We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home.

Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for selfsufficiency and helping them learn about their new home.

Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required.

Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm.org.

Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in south metro Denver, including Littleton, western Centennial, Englewood, and parts of Jefferson County.

Need: Regular and substitute drivers, kitchen and office volunteers.

Requirements: Drivers must be 18 or older and background check is required.

Contact: Complete application online at http://tlcmealsonwheels.org/ apply/.

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Where would it all go?

If Proposition CC passes and TABOR refunds cease, the money would be split into equal thirds for public schools, higher education and transportation projects.

Public schools would receive money on a per-pupil basis — depending on how many students they have — and only for non-recurring expenses, meaning the money can’t go to teacher salaries. It could go to initiatives to improve teacher training, books and technology for students, and other assistance to teachers.

Transportation money would be split 60% to the State Highway Fund, 22% to counties and 18% to municipalities.

Of the State Highway Fund share, no more than 85% could be spent for highway-related projects, and at least 15% would go to transitrelated projects.

Higher education spending appears not to be limited to specific criteria, based on the text of state House Bill 19-1258, the technical language related to Proposition CC that goes into effect if it succeeds.

For or against Prop CC supporters say that despite Colo-

rado’s high ranking for median household income, it ranks in the bottom third of states in per-student public spending on K-12 education and lags behind in higher education, too.

Colorado road quality continues to drop while the costs of improvements increase, they say.

Opponents say there’s nothing stopping the Legislature from changing Prop CC’s onethird-split formula or replacing current funds with the new Prop CC funds and moving the current money to other matters. Supporters argue that because Prop CC requires an annual audit of how the money is spent, voters can scrutinize where it ends up, but opponents are skeptical.

Detractors, such as the No on CC Coalition, also emphasize the proposition can’t benefit teacher salaries. Supporters, such as the CC Yes! campaign, say the money could go to help teachers pay student loans, toward bonuses and to incentives to work in rural districts.

Perhaps the most philosophical argument is whether Prop CC is the first step toward dismantling TABOR as a whole — opponents characterize it as a slippery slope. Supporters note that Prop CC wouldn’t change citizens’ right to vote on any new state taxes and tax rate increases, which is arguably the core of TABOR’s spirit.

Opponents argue it’s the first blank check on a road toward more changes to tax policy, and that the state’s budget has already grown widely in the last decade.

Other bits to know Colorado law includes a property tax “homestead” exemption for seniors and a disabled veteran exemption, which are first funded by refunds from TABOR surpluses.

Proposition CC is not expected to affect the exemption amounts available to these taxpayers, according to the Legislative Council Staff.

Since 1992, Colorado has had revenue above the TABOR limit in nine of 26 budget years.

Holiday

Craft Show and Mini-Market Admission is free to the public

Saturday Nov. 30

10am - 4pm

Sunday Dec. 1

10am - 2pm

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

15200 W. 6th Ave. Golden, CO.

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

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Running man Atwood is no stranger to politics.

Calling himself a “former milquetoast Republican,” Atwood ran for Congress as a Libertarian in Colorado’s 1st District in 2012, drawing more than 12,000 votes. The experience disillusioned him on minor parties, which he said are effectively shut out of most partisan races.

Atwood is all-in on approval voting, he said. His minivan doubles as a rolling billboard, sporting big decals extolling the party.

He ran for president in 2016 as the party’s first presidential candidate, paying a $1,000 fee and lining up nine electors in order to appear on the state ballot. Atwood earned 337 votes statewide, mostly in Arapahoe and Denver counties.

The party held its first state convention in June, at a Whole Foods in Denver. Atwood said the party’s message is resonating with people in a time of hyperpartisanship.

“Voting for only one candidate feeds polarization and factionalism,” Atwood said. “People are desperate for a positive message.”

Everyone’s a critic Not everyone is sold on Atwood’s message.

Atwood sits on Littleton’s elections commission, a city council-appointed board that provides citizen oversight on city elections. Over the summer,

tions around the world for centuries. the commission — at Atwood’s urgFargo, North Dakota recently became ing — voted 4-1 to send a resolution the first city in the nation to enact to city council, asking council to urge approval voting in local elections, the state Legislature to allow approval Preuhs said, but they haven’t yet voting in nonpartisan municipal elecconducted a citywide election with tions. the method.

City council rejected the resolution Approval voting has some built-in by a vote of 4-3 in September. problems, Preuhs “If we’re going to said. In a race send things to the with multiple Legislature with winners, such as our recommendaa multi-seat city tion, I’d rather council, approval save that for bigger voting opens the issues, like transdoor to strategic portation,” said voting that could Littleton Mayor allow specialDebbie Brinkman. interest groups to “This just didn’t elect a slate that rise to that level.” might not win Brinkman said otherwise. she isn’t sure the “For most citiissue has broad zens, local elecappeal. tions in particular “This isn’t comFrank Atwood, are lacking in ing from the community,” Brinkchairman of the information,” said. man said. “It’s Approval Voting Party Preuhs “People often coming from four vote by looking at people on the electhe yard signs on tion commission. I their neighbor’s lawn. Coalitions can don’t think they have enough to do.” emerge, and approval voting can give voting blocks even more power than Election science they have now.”

Approval voting isn’t unheard of in Atwood admits the system has flaws, elections, said Rob Preuhs, the chair and said approval voting is likely a of the political science department poor choice for multi-seat elections. If at Metropolitan State University of city council had approved his resoluDenver. tion and the Legislature had enacted The method is used for internal it, Atwood said he would have recomvoting within numerous political parties, Preuhs said, and forms of the mended that multi-seat races continue to be conducted with the traditional method have been used in local elec-

‘Voting for only one candidate feeds polarization and factionalism. People are desperate for a positive message.’

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Special interests Atwood himself has at times been associated with a sort of special-interest group.

He calls himself “perhaps one of the founding members” of Sunshine, a community watchdog group that in years past has played a role in contentious political battles in Littleton.

Sunshine has no official membership roster, Atwood said, and its attendees span the political spectrum.

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October 17, 2019

THINGS to DO

Castle Pines

Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Concerts: 9:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at Cielo at Castle Pines, 845 Happy Canyon Road. Kids get truly inside the orchestra as they are seated on the floor and surrounded by a 30-PLUS piece orchestra. This fall, come play with music all about planes, trains, and automobiles in a casual, fun environment. Call 303-355-7855 or go to http:// insidetheorchestra.org/tiny-totsevents/

Castle Rock

Ghostly and Tragic Tales of Castle Rock: Oct. 17, Oct. 24 and Oct. 29. Tours begin at 7 p.m. at the Castle Rock Museum. Tales of ghostly and tragic events in Castle Rock’s history. Hear stories of the Cantril School, The Old Stone Church, The B&B Café, Hangman’s Gulch and more. Reservations are not required. Go to www. castlerockhistoricalsociety.org Fly DCL: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at Philip S. Miller branch of Douglas County Libraries, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Explore four countries around the world at this fun, educational and diverse cultural experience. All ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Loving Those With Cancer: How to Cope, Care and Give Hope: 6-7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Lifetree Cafe group discussion offers practical tips for helping loved ones cope with cancer and includes a filmed interview with a cancer caregiver and a cancer patient. Contact Roy H. Koerner 303-814-0142 or roykoerner@msn.com.

Google Earth for Genealogy: Session 1: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn how to use historical maps, satellite imagery, terrain maps, 3-D views of city streets, how to identify a photo’s location, locate homestead records on today’s maps, overlay a historical map over a current-day map, applying all of this to our genealogical research. Must have Google Earth Pro downloaded before arriving. Those without a laptop will be paired with somenone who does. Session 2: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 13. Picks up

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this week’s TOP FIVE Haunts of Littleton: Family-friendly walking ghost tours Oct. 18-19, Oct. 25-26 starting at the Littleton Light Rail Station, 5277 E. Davies Drive, Centennial. Tours depart every 15 minutes starting at 7 p.m. Tickets available at LaVaca Meats. Go to www.hauntsoflittleton.org.

Douglas County Board of Education Candidate Forum: 6-7 p.m. (candidate tables) and 7-8 p.m. (forum) Monday, Oct. 21 at Ponderosa High School, 7007 Bayou Gulch Road, Parker. Presented by the Ponderosa speech and debate team and the AP government class at Highlands Ranch High School.

Motones vs. Jerseys: 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 23; 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25; and 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

60’s song, dance and crowd interaction. Go to

where Session 1 leaves off. Must attend the first session to participate in the second. Register at www.CRCGS.org, under Education.

What Would Nancy Drew Do in the Quest for a Missing Family?

10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society program presented by Ellen Kowitt. Overview showcasing examples and techniques that genealogists use every day as found in the original classic series.

Register at www.crcgs.org, under Education.

Spooktacular: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at Miller Activity Complex, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. Halloween and fall fun including games, bounce houses, a cakewalk, face painting, prizes, food and of course, lots of

candy. Costumes welcome, but no weapons or gruesome costumes.

Learn more at http://www.crgov. com/2453/Spooktacular.

SHARE Genealogy: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays through Dec. 31

www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Funny Business with Sam Adams: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Stand-up routine by award-winning comedian Sam Adams, who draws from his experiences as a sports journalist, motivational speaker and comedian. Go to https://www.centennialco.gov/Meetings/ Centennial-Active-Seniors-Funny-Businesswith-Sam-Adams.

Spooktacular Halloween Dance: 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Therapeutic Recreation Program for ages 16 and up.

ISP required; parent/guardian checkin required. RSVP by Oct. 18. Volunteers needed. Contact Summer Aden at 303-471-7043 or Summer.aden@HRCAonline.org. Go to www. hrcaonline.org.

at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Castle Rock Genealogical Society weekly meeting to discuss genealogy tips and roadblocks. No need to register, just drop in.

Centennial

A Kiss for My Daughter, A Kiss for My Father: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1930 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Musical play that follows the journey of a family, from a daughter’s birth to her father’s final illness and dementia. Presented by the Front Range Theater Company, with a grant from NextFifty Initiative. Stay after for discussion.

Ages 12 and older. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/ events/384174822251496 EMDR Restorative Retreat: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at SungateKids, Greenwood Village. Open to ages 14 and older who have been impacted by a mass shooting. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy offered by Sadie Smith.

Contact Smith at 720-5159765 or akesocounseling@ gmail.com.

Spooky Streets: 4:307:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at Streets at SouthGlenn, at Arapahoe Road and University Boulevard in Centennial. Free event in and around Commons Park. Costume parade, dance party, facepainting, pumpkin carving and more. Admission is

free. Call 303-539-7141, email at margaret@stephens-studio.net or visit www.shop-southglenn. com.

Haunted Halloween Swim: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at Trails Recreation Center, 16799 E. Lake Ave., Centennial. Games, prizes and activities for all ages. Contact 303-269-8410 or ryanbai@aprd. org.

Topgolf Tournament: 2-5 p.m.

Oct. 27 at Topgolf, 10601 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Benefit for Back the Blue K-9 Force.

Register at https:// prevailproperty.com/ events.

Lunch only cost is $50; golf and lunch cost is $100. Sponsorship cost is $750 per bay and includes 6 players and 2 spectators.

Englewood

Talk n’ Trash: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Englewood Civic Center community room. Englewood is exploring the possibility of changing to an organized collection system for garbage pick-up and wants to hear from residents. If you cannot attend, go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ JLQVYXL to provide feedback.

Go to englewoodco.gov/talkingtrash.

Highlands Ranch

Creative Movement Ballet Work-

shop: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University St., Highlands Ranch. Students will learn about a variety of dance concepts and will develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and strengthening of the body and brain. For ages 5-10. Contact Summer Aden at 303-471-7043 or Summer. aden@HRCAonline.org. Go to www.hrcaonline.org.

Art Exhibit: on display through Saturday, Oct. 19 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Works by Randi Randolph and Dianna Cooper-Ribner.

Coffee with a Cop: 8 a.m. Oct. 22 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. A partnership with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

Informal conversations give residents and business owners a chance to connect with police in a relaxed atmosphere. Go to https://hrcaonline.org/about-us/ guides-communication/calendarschedules/event-details/coffeewith-a-cop-1.

Mark Zwilling Piano and Organ Concert: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683.

In celebration of 20 years as director of music and the arts at St. Andrew, Zwilling will play some of his organ and piano favorites.

A reception will follow the free recital.

Prescription Drug Take-Back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26 at Highlands Ranch Sheriff’s Office Substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch. Pills and patches only; no liquids, needles or sharps can be accepted. Go to dcsheriff.net.

Gold Orman Jewelry Exhibit: on display through Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Gold is a member of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild and the Colorado Artist Guild.

Littleton

Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free admission. Go to bcocolorado.org.

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Beer with Active Minds: 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Learn the origins and history of beer, including how it’s made, different types and the rise of several great American brewers and beer families, and ending with a discussion of trends of microbrews and craft bers and their Colorado connections.

Call 303-795-3961.

Nutrition Lecture Series, Resistant Starch: 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at South Denver Cardiology, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Led by Susan Buckley, RD, CLT. Go to https://www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9044.

A Necessary Conversation: A Theology of Marriage: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at Denver Seminary, 6339 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Registration is online at betweentwotrees.org/denver. Participants will dig into what it means to be married through the lens of scripture and theology.

Contact Andrea Weyand, senior director of communications, Denver Seminary, at andrea.weyand@denverseminary.edu or 303-762-6948.

A Theology of Marriage Conference: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at Denver Seminary, 6399 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Participants will dig into what it means to be married through the lens of scripture and theology. For information or to register, go to betweentwotrees.org/ Denver.

USS Trinity Space Trek: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25. Take a trek through Pumpkin Poles on Main Street in downtown Littleton and through Reinke Brothers, followed by lunch at the Bacon Social House. Conatct startrekpost@gmail.com for details. Trek is free; lunch is pay on your own.

Fall in Love with Watercolor Painting: 9-11 a.m. Oct. 26 at The Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Blvd., Littleton.

Introductory class that explores the nuances of painting with watercolors. All materials provided, and all levels are welcome.

Go to https://www. hudsongardens. org/event/fall-in-love-with-watercolorpainting/ Code Red Show: on display through Nov. 10 at Depot Art Gallery. 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Juried show has art by members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. See red in paintings, photography, ceramics and jewelry. Go to http://depotartgallery.org Colorado Statewide Juried Exhibition: Dec. 3 to Jan. 16 at Arapahoe Community College Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Entry deadline is Oct. 31.

Up to three images may be entered. Go to https://www.arapahoe.edu/2019-colorado/ submission-information for entry information.

Lone Tree

National Geographic Live: Social By Nature: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

Photographer Ronan Donovan talks about his work in documenting animals and what we can learn from them. Go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

A Paris Street Market at Park Meadows: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 near The Vistas, on the west side of Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree.

An open-air, vintage, antique and artisan market. Call 303-7922999.

South In Your Mouth Beer Fest and Toga Party: noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26 at Lone Tree Brewing Company, 8222 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Features 12 local breweries. A portion of sales will go to Drink for Pink, a nonprofit that works with local breweries to raise money for breast cancer research in Colorado. Learn more at http://www.lonetreebrewingco.com/events.

Parker

Travel Savvy: Secrets to Great Phone Photography: 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Get expert tips on taking photos with your phone, presented by travel photojournalist Ron Stern. Adults. The event is

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free, but registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Starry Night Soiree: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 25 at Vehicle Vault, 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker. Benefits Make-A-Wish Colorado.

Drinks, appetizers, live music and entertainment, and a silent auction featuring a custom designed 1954 Chevy 3100 Moonshine truck. Learn more at https://colorado.wish. org/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/ events-time-folder/2019/starry-night.

Ballet Ariel presents ‘Peter and the Wolf’: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at The Schoolhouse Theatre, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker.

Classic ballet of the story of a young boy, Peter, and his animal friends Cat, Bird and Duck, as they venture into the forest to hunt for the Wolf. Tickets and information at www.balletariel.org or http://parkerarts.ticketforce.com/eventperformances. asp?evt=890

Sedalia

Walking Tour of Bear Canon Cemetery: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Bear Canon Cemetery, 397 N. Perry Park Road, Sedalia.

The cemetery was founded in 1872 and contains the remains of pioneers significant in the early history of Sedalia, Castle Rock and Douglas County. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Tour is free and reservations are not required.

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SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Softball player hard to beat Katie Dack-Howell is team leader for Rock Canyon

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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unior Katie Dack-Howell has been a catcher the past three seasons for the Rock Canyon softball team and is finally getting comfortable with her leadership duties.

The catcher who attends Lutheran High School has a lot of physical responsibilities, but she also has had to be a leader to make sure everybody in the infield is aware of the situation and the outfielders are in position before a pitch.

It took a while to develop the necessary leadership qualities.

“I’ve improved a lot mentally, like leading and all that stuff,” saidd Dack-Howell. “It was hard. It took some getting used to. I came in as a freshman and there were seniors playing in the field and I’m directing them. That was kind of weird. As time went on I got used to it. I like being a leader, seeing what everybody does and encouraging people.”

Dack-Howell’s leadership is visible this season in the Continental League statistics as she leads many of the batting categories.

“The ball doesn’t seem any bigger,” said Dack-Howell.

“Everything just slows down at that moment. I see the ball and hit it.”

COACH’S TAKE: ‘She is the 100% package since she came in here on day one. She is an extremely capable player As a leader she is more calm, her presence is better and she does a better job of relating to her teammates and getting them to play at their best.’

Mike Desimone, Rock Canyon girls softball coach

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Arapahoe sophomore wins state golf crown Will Kates helps lead Warriors to second place as a team

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

Q&A with Dack-Howell Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Nolan Arenado. He is just so amazing. He is so good. I aspire to be that good when I’m older. It seems effortless for him sometimes. It’s insane.

What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

My family and teammates. I want to do good for my family and my teammates.

What would be a perfect performance in your sport?

Providing hits, providing anything for the team and not making a mistake, a mental error or making a physical error and just being able to perform.

What is your favorite class in school and

why?

Math. I just like it a lot and it’s fun to think through things.

What do you like to do away from sports and school?

I like to go hiking with my family and I like to go sledding.

What are your plans after high school?

Committed to Texas A&M to play softball.

What is your favorite movie?

“Benchwarmers.” I just love it. It brings in my love for softball, sports and it is funny, What is your favorite song?

I have a ton of favorite songs. I can’t pick one but I love music.

Key stats | After 16 games, Dack-Howell led the Continental League in batting average (.600), home runs (nine), slugging percentage (1.380), RBIs (37) and on-base percentage (.683).

Will Kates, a sophomore at Arapahoe, surprised the rest of the top high school boys golfers in the state by winning the State High School Boys Golf Championship, held Oct. 7-8 at Pinehurst Country Club in Denver.

Kates opened with a round of 71 and then solved the tricky greens and tough pin placements at the tree-lined Pinehurst course with a 4-under-par 66 during the final round on Oct. 8 to win the individual state title by six strokes.

He was one shot off the lead after the first round but quickly took the lead and never looked back.

“I just wanted to go out and play a solid round of golf,” said Kates. “I didn’t want to do anything crazy. I knew if I could shoot like low 70s, I would have a good chance of winning.

There were a couple greens that were a little trickier than yesterday, but they were about the same, a difficult mix.

“I played really good, I made a lot of putts. I didn’t hit the ball any better than normal but I hit my wedges pretty good and my putting was amazing. I had a pretty good season but nothing like this. I’m real excited.

It feels amazing to be a state champion.”

Kates and the final round’s second lowest scored of 71 by Matthew Wilkinson help Arapahoe rallied to finish as the state team runner-up, three strokes behind state champion Fairview.

Max Zadvorny and Graham Dzengelewski each had a score of 77 on the final day in which only the three lowest scores are included for the team scoring.

“Last year, he was on the bottom half of our team,” said Arapahoe coach Harry Buckner, referring to Kates. “So he’s come a long way from last year.

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Little Bear Café and Cookie Walk available to support our Nursery & Children’s Ministries.

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on November 12, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. The hearing is for the second and final reading of the proposed adoption of the Fire Code: 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Fire Code Appendix B and 2018 International Fire Code Appendix C, as amended.

ORDINANCE NO. O-019-002 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2018 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SUBJECT TO THE AMENDMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT 1 AND APPENDICES B AND C AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, Section 30-15-401.5(1), C.R.S., authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt ordinances to provide for minimum safety standards, and; WHEREAS, Section 30-15-401.5(3), C.R.S., authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adopt fire code provisions for the unincorporated areas of Douglas County, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15-401.5(2), C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners has appointed a permanent commission, known as the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission, for the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations for the adoption of a fire code, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15-401.5(2), C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners has received a recommendation from the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission, and; WHEREAS, after receiving the recommendations of the Fire Code Adoption and Revision Commission and duly considering the same, the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County desires to adopt by reference the 2018 International Fire Code (“IFC”) in its entirety, except as modified herein, to protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of Douglas County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY as follows: A. The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the 2018 IFC, subject to the Amendments set forth in Attachment 1 and Appendices B and C. B. The following properties shall be exempt from IFC coverage, except as provided in Subsection 102.5, as amended herein: 1. Detached one or two-family dwellings; 2. Factory built housing units certified by the State of Colorado; 3. Factory built housing units constructed to federal standards; 4. Buildings or structures accessory to a dwelling or other allowed private use; or used exclusively for private agricultural purposes; and 5. Residential developments containing or creating three or fewer lots or parcels.

C. The provisions of the International Fire Code, as adopted herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, shall be controlling within the limits of the Fire Protection Districts of Castle Rock, North Fork, South Metro Fire Rescue, Franktown, Jackson 105, Larkspur, West Douglas, Mountain Communities and West Metro Fire Rescue, along with the Metropolitan Districts of Highlands Ranch, Roxborough Park and Castle Pines and those areas of unincorporated Douglas County not included within a fire protection district. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the chief, commander or designated representative of each fire protection department or district specified in Section 1, or by the Board of County Commissioners in areas not included within a fire protection district.

D. Should any section, clause, sentence, or part of this Ordinance be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect, impair or invalidate the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid.

E. All ordinances and/or resolutions, including Ordinance No. O-016-001, or parts or ordinances and/or resolutions, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this ordinance.

ATTACHMENT 1 TO ORDINANCE NO. O-019-002 Amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code Section 1. Adoption of the International Fire Code. That certain document, three (3) copies of which are filed in the office of the Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters B and C as published by the International Code Council and amended by Douglas County, be and is hereby adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as the Douglas County Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in Section 2 of this Ordinance.

Section 2. Additions, Insertions, Deletions and Changes. The following sections of the Fire Code are hereby revised as follows: Subsection 101.1 is amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of Douglas County, hereinafter referred to as “this code”.

Subsection 102.5 is amended to read as follows: 102.5 Application of this code to residential properties and construction. Where buildings, structures and portions thereof are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply only as follows: 1. Provisions of this code pertaining to fire apparatus access roads, water supplies and fire flow requirements apply to community fire protection for residential developments in which four (4) or more new lots or parcels are created but shall not apply to individual structures and properties within those residential developments, except when specifically required and approved by the Board of County Commissioners as a condition of the planned development process. Requirements for fire apparatus

access roads for new residential development apply per Subsections 503.1 and 503.2 as amended herein. Water supplies and fire flow requirements for new residential development, where adequate and reliable water supplies exist and in which four (4) or more new lots or parcels are created, apply per Subsection 507.1, 507.3 and 507.5 as amended herein.

2. Construction permits for fire protection systems and associated equipment in the interior or exterior of the structure, not including dwelling unit fire sprinkler systems installed in accordance with IRC Section P2904.

3. Administrative and maintenance provisions shall apply. Operational permit requirements shall apply only as follows: a. Amusement buildings per Subsection 105.6.2. b. Open burning per Subsection 105.6.32. c. Explosives per Subsection105.6.14. d. Carnivals and fairs per Subsection 105.6.4. e. LP-gas per Subsection 105.6.27. f. Temporary membrane structures and tents greater than 2,500 sq. ft.

A new Subsection 102.13 is enacted to read as follows: 102.13 Douglas County Regulations. Where any of the provisions of this code are in conflict with any Douglas County code, standard or other adopted regulation, the Douglas County provisions shall control. The Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation Standards shall govern in lieu of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. References within this code to the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall not apply.

Subsection 105.7.21 is amended to read as follows: 105.7.21 Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems. A building permit is required to install or modify solar photovoltaic power systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with the International Building Code or International Residential Code as amended and adopted by Douglas County is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit.

Subsection 105.7.26 add new subsection to read as follows: 105.7.26 Electrified fences on commercial property. A construction permit is required to install or modify an electrified fence on commercial property regardless of the height of the fence.

Subsection 109.1 is amended to read as follows: 109.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be created a Regional Fire Code Board of Appeals (“board”) by the entry of various fire districts into an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”). The board of appeals shall be appointed through the operation of the IGA. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners shall be notified of all appointments made to the board. Said notification shall be in writing and shall be given within 30 days of said appointment(s). Upon 30 days written notice, the County may elect to withdraw from the use of the board at any time and for any reason.

Subsection 110.4 is amended to read as follows: 110.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or perform work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment up to the maximum specified in Section 30-15-402, C.R.S. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Subsection 112.4 is amended to read as follows: 112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment up to the maximum specified in section 30-15-402, C.R.S. Section 202 General Definitions Fire Apparatus Access Road- is amended to read as follows: Fire apparatus access road - Any improved surface, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel that provides fire apparatus access, including fire lanes, public or private streets, and parking lot lanes. Fire Apparatus Access Road shall not include a private residential driveway, or a private residential shared driveway as defined herein.

Residential Driveway – Add new definition to read as follows: Residential Driveway – A vehicular access for private use that serves one lot or parcel connecting a house, garage, or other allowed use to the public or private road.

Residential Shared Driveway – Add new definition to read as follows: Residential Shared Driveway – A vehicular access for private use that may serve no more than three lots or parcels for the purpose(s) of ingress and egress to buildings structures or other allowed use.

Subsection 503.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and the Douglas County Roadway Design and Construction Standards (“the Standards”). Should any provision of the fire code conflict with the Standards, the Standards shall control. Where the Standards are silent with respect to fire apparatus access roads, the Douglas County Public Works Engineering Director shall make the final determination based on fire code official input as to whether Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 of the fire code shall apply.

Subsection 503.2 is amended to read as follows: 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Douglas County Roadway Design and Construction Standards (“the Standards”). Should any provision of the fire code conflict with the Standards, the Standards shall control. Where the Standards are silent with respect to roads, both public and private, the Douglas County Public Works Engineering Director shall make the final determination, based on fire code official input. For fire apparatus access, other than roads, both public and private, such as fire lanes and parking lot lanes, Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 of the fire code shall apply.

Subsection 503.2.2 is amended to read as follows: 503.2.2 Authority. The Douglas County Public Works Engineering Director is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and shall have the authority to review, permit, inspect and approve all fire apparatus access roads, public or private, in unincorporated Douglas County. For fire apparatus access, other than roads and private residential driveways, both public and private, such as fire lanes and parking lot lanes, the fire code official is the AHJ. Continued to Next Page

A public hearing will be held on November 12, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. The hearing is for the proposed adoption of Building Codes: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Building Code Appendix C, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Residential Code Appendix M, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code Appendix E and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as amended.

For more specific information, call Korby Lintz, Chief Building Official, Douglas County Building Division at 303-660-7497.

Legal Notice No.: 935887 First Publication: October 10, 2019 Last Publication: November 7, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on November 4th, 2019 at 6:00PM, and before the Board of County Commissioners on November 19th, 2019 at 2:30PM in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for approval of a minor development final plat located approximately .75 miles south from the intersection of Eagle River Street and Titan Road. For more information call Douglas County Planning Services at 303-6607460.

File No./Name: SB2018-056/ Sterling Ranch Filing Number 2, 1st Amendment.

Legal Notice No.: 935959 First Publication: October 17, 2019 Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements 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 18th day of NOVEMBER 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and NARANJO CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS for INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #030-18, 2018 EAST-WEST REGIONAL TRAIL LONE TREE to SCHWEIGER RANCH PROJECT (PO#39077 & #39078), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said NARANJO CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS 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 18th day of NOVEMBER 2019, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Parks, Trails & Building Grounds, 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.

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

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Bids and Settlements

Douglas County Notice Continued From Last Page: Page 2 of 2 Subsection 503.4.1 is amended to read as follows: 503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. During design and prior to construction of traffic calming devices, fire code official review and comments shall be requested and considered by Douglas County.

Subsection 507.1 Required water supply. Exceptions are added to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. Individual residential lots, parcels and developments legally in existence prior to the adoption of this code.

2. Developments containing or creating 3 or fewer residential lots or parcels.

3. Buildings or structures accessory to a dwelling or other allowed private use; or used exclusively for private agricultural purposes.

4. Developments subject to the Douglas County Standard for Water Supplies for Rural Fire Fighting.

3. A fire alarm system is not required in buildings that do not have interior corridors serving dwelling units, provided that dwelling units either have a means of egress door opening directly to an exterior exit access that leads directly to the exits or are served by open-ended corridors designed in accordance with Section 1026.6, Exception 4, items 4.2 or 4.5.

Section 1204 is amended to read as follows: Solar photovoltaic power systems. Solar photovoltaic power systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Building Code as amended, the International Residential Code as amended, and NFPA 70.

Subsection 3103.6 add sentence to end of paragraph.

Tents that utilize a water ballast system shall require a written analysis from a structural engineer demonstrating the ability to resist the wind load established by the jurisdiction where the tent is to be located.

Subsection 507.3 is amended to read as follows: 507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be determined in accordance with Appendix B of this code as amended or a method approved by the fire code official and Douglas County. Where an existing water supply for firefighting is not available within two road miles of the vehicular entrance of any parcel, the Douglas County Standard for Water Supplies for Rural Fire Fighting shall apply. Residential developments legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this code are not required to provide minimum water supplies or upgrade existing water supplies to meet this code. Non-residential developments and multifamily developments legally in existence at the time of the adoption of this code are not required to provide minimum water supplies or upgrade existing water supplies to meet this code, unless there is a change of use or occupancy. Fire flow requirements shall not apply to individual residential lots, parcels or developments listed as exceptions in subsection 507.1.

Subsection 3105.5 Item number 1 add new 1.7 to read as follows: 1.7. Temporary special event structures that utilize a water ballast system shall require a written analysis from a structural engineer demonstrating the ability to resist the wind load established by the jurisdiction where the structure is to be located.

Subsection 507.5 is amended to read as follows: 507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through 507.5.6, and Appendix C of this code as amended, or the Douglas County Standard for Water Supplies for Rural Fire Fighting where applicable. The following locations shall not be subject to the standards contained in these Sections and/or Appendix C:

Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations of above-ground tanks. Above-ground tanks shall be located in accordance with this section.

1. Fire apparatus access roads not having an existing water line, except when a new water line is installed to serve commercial or residential development or to convey water to another location.

2. Where access to sufficient water flow is unavailable as determined by the fire code official and the building official.

Subsection 507.5.1 is amended to read as follows: 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official and the building official.

Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] Subsection 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. Exception 4 is added to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. One and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

Section 610 Electrified fences on commercial property. Add new Section to read as follows: 610.1 General. Electrified fences on commercial property shall be permitted in accordance with Section 105.7.26 and comply with the provisions of 610.2 through 610.6.

610.2 Components. Electrified fences on commercial property shall be installed with components manufactured and listed for use in such installations to ensure they do not pose a significant life-safety risk to humans.

610.3 Clearance from combustibles. Combustible materials including vegetation capable of being ignited shall be prohibited within 10’ (minimum) of electrified fences, unless limited by lot lines or as otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.

610.4 Disconnecting means. A means shall be provided outside the electrified fence for emergency responders to disconnect power to electrified fences on commercial property to provide access to the site. The type and location of the disconnecting means shall be approved by the Building Code Official and the Fire Code Official.

610.4.1 Disconnecting means identification. The means provided to disconnect power to electrified fences on commercial property shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

610.5 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be maintained in accordance with Section 503 as amended.

610.6 Warning signs. Outward-facing warning signs shall be posted in a conspicuous manner at intervals of not less than thirty (30) feet on electrified fences on commercial property. The warning signs shall have a minimum letter size of two (2) inches and shall include the international symbol for high voltage.

Subsection 1101.1 is amended to read as follows: 1101.1 Scope. Where required by the fire code official and the building official, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to this code.

Exceptions: 1. One and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

Subsection 1103.2 is amended to read as follows: 1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Where required by the fire code official and the building official, existing buildings that do not have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communications systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building, shall be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following: 1. Whenever an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 510.1, Exception 1.

2. Within a timeframe established by Douglas County.

Exception: Where it is determined by the fire code official or the building official that the radio coverage system is not needed.

Subsection 1103.5.1 is amended to read as follows: 1103.5.1 Group A-2. Where alcoholic beverages are consumed in a Group A-2 occupancy having an occupant load of 300 or more, the fire area containing the Group A-2 occupancy shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The fire code official shall work directly with the building owner to establish the scope of the work required and a reasonable timeframe to bring the building into compliance not to exceed one year from the formal written notification from the fire code official of this requirement.

Subsection 1103.7.6 is amended to read as follows: 1103.7.6 Group R-2. A manual and automatic fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in existing Group R-2 occupancies more than three stories in height or with more than 16 dwelling or sleeping units.

Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change]

Subsection 5601.1.3 Fireworks Exception 4 is amended to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. [No Change] 2. [No Change] 3. [No Change] 4. The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of permissible fireworks as defined by Section 12-28-101, C.R.S.

Subsection 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited, is hereby deleted APPENDICES B AND C in its entirety.

TO ORDINANCE O-019-002 Subsection 5806.2 Limitations, is hereby deletedNO. in its entirety.

Subsection 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, is hereby deleted in its entirety. Only those appendix chapters of the 2018 International Fire Code listed herein are adopted as follows: APPENDICES B AND C TO ORDINANCE NO. O-019-002 APPENDIX B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.

Only those appendix chapters of the 2018 International Fire Code listed herein are adopted as follows: Subsection B103.3 is amended to read as follows: APPENDIX B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.

B103.3 Areas without water supply systems. In rural and suburban areas in which adequate reliableto water systems do not exist, the International Fire Code as Subsection B103.3 is and amended readsupply as follows: B103.3 Areas amended without water In rural and areasofficial in which and relishall supply apply. systems.

When agreed upon bysuburban the fire code andadequate the building able water supply systems not exist, International Code asRating amended shall apply.

When official, NFPAdo1141, NFPAthe 1142, ISO Fire Fire Suppression Schedule or other agreed upon by the firemethod code official the to building official, NFPA 1141, NFPA 1142, ISO Fire Supapproved may beand utilized determine fire flow requirements. pression Rating Schedule or other approved method may be utilized to determine fire flow requirements. Table B105.2 is amended as follows: Table B105.2 is amended as follows:

Table B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE AND Table B105.2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 OTHER AND R-4THAN BUILDINGS AND REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUPTOWNHOUSES R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES FLOW DURATION (hours)

Legal Notice No.: 935963 1st Publication Date: 10/17/19 2nd Publication Date: 10/24/19 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

OCCUPANT - JOSEPH ALLAN HEIDEL & TINA M HEIDEL - CAMERON D OR NANCY I MEE - JESSE O JOHNSON - GEORGE VASILAS & KOSTA VASILAS - JOSEPH ALAN HEIDEL - JOSEPH A HEIDEL, TINA M HEIDEL, JEFFREY S BOSTON & DOROTHY M BOSTON - JOSEPH ALAN HEIDEL & TINA MARIE HEIDEL - JOSEPH ALLAN HEIDEL AKA JOSEPH ALAN HEIDEL & TINA M HEIDEL AKA TINA MARIE HEIDEL

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 20th day of October 2011 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to CAMERON D OR NANCY I MEE the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 53 VIEW RIDGE SUBD AND THAT PORTION OF VACATED RAMONA RD RESOLUTION NO. 169577 1.223 AM/L

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to CAMERON D OR NANCY I MEE. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2010. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of JOSEPH ALLAN HEIDEL & TINA M HEIDEL for said year 2010

That said CAMERON D OR NANCY I MEE on the 7th day of August 2019 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 23rd day of January 2020 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 10th day of October 2019

AUTOMATIC SPRINKER SYSTEM (Design Standard) No automatic sprinkler system

MINIMUM FIRE FLOW (gallons per minute) Value in table B105.1(2)

Duration in Table B105.1(2)

Section 903.3.1.1 of the International Fire Code

50% of the value in TableB105.1(2)a

Duration in TableB105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate

/s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County

Section 903.3.1.2 of the International Fire Code

75% of the value in TableB105.1(2)b

Duration in TableB105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate

Legal Notice No.: 935881 First Publication: October 10, 2019 Last Publication: October 24, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

For SI: SI: 1 1 gallon L/m For gallonper perminute minute= =3.785 3.785 L/m a. The flow bebe notnot lessless thanthan 1,0001,000 gallons per minute a.

Thereduced reducedfire fire flowshall shall gallons per minute b. The flow bebe notnot lessless thanthan 1,5001,500 gallons per minute b.

Thereduced reducedfire fire flowshall shall gallons per minute APPENDIX C, Fire-Hydrant Locations and and Distribution.

APPENDIX C, Fire-Hydrant Locations Distribution.

Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY, DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

Subsection C103.1 is deleted andand replaced asasfollows: Subsection C103.1 is deleted replaced follows: C103.1 Fire hydrants available. Where existing water supplies permit, as determined by the fire code official and building official, the minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants available to a buildC103.1 Fire hydrants available.

Where existing supplies permit, as determined by ing, complex, or subdivision shall not be less than that listedwater in Table C105.1. the fire code official and building official, the minimum number and distribution of fire availabledo to not a building, subdivision shall be notconstrued be less thansothat Where existinghydrants water supplies permit, complex, nothing inorthis section shall as listed to require in aTable C105.1. the presence of minimum number and distribution of fire hydrants as set forth in Table C105.1.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:

For the purpose of a complex or subdivision, fire hydrant number and distribution requirements in Table C105.1 are to be applied to fire apparatus access roads and perimeter public streets from which fire operation could be conducted.

TRISTAN ELLIOTT, D.O.B.: 6/30/2016; KARINA BAILEY, D.O.B.: 5/29/2009; Children,

Section 3. Applicability and Enforcement: The provisions of the International Fire Code, as modified in Section 2 herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, shall be controlling within the limits of the Fire Protection Districts of Castle Rock, North Fork, South Metro Fire Rescue, Franktown, Jackson 105, Larkspur, West Douglas, Mountain Communities and West Metro Fire Rescue, along with the Metropolitan Districts of Highlands Ranch, Roxborough Park and Castle Pines and those areas of unincorporated Douglas County not included within a fire protection district.

The Fire Code shall be enforced by the chief, commander or designated representative of each fire protection department or district specified in Section 1, or by the Board of County Commissioners in areas not included within a fire protection district.

And concerning:

Section 4. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations: All ordinances and/ or resolutions or parts of ordinances and/or resolutions inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, including Ordinance No. O-016-001, are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING on September 10, 2019 ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, AS AMENDED, on __ and ordered published in its entirety in the Douglas County News-Press.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS COLORADO BY: ROGER A. PARTRIDGE, Chair ATTEST: KRISTIN RANDLETT, Clerk to the Board Legal Notice No.: 935818 | First Publication: September 26, 2019 First Publication: October 24, 2019 | Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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ALENA BAILEY, D.O.B.: 5/31/1980, Mother; MICAH ELLIOTT, D.O.B.: 11/14/1978; Father of Tristan Elliott; JOHN DOE, Possible father of Karina Bailey Respondents.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV175 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father John Doe, and a Permanency Planning Hearing have been set for November 4, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

October 17, 2019

A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father John Doe, and a Permanency Planning Hearing have been set for November 4, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: 10/3/2019 /s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 935918 First Publication: October 17, 2019 Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of: TARAHJ VIVENS, D.O.B.: 9/13/2019; Child, And concerning: TANYA JANELLE VIVENS, D.O.B.: 12/19/1989, Mother; GREGORY WHITEHEAD, D.O.B.: Unknown, Father, JOHN DOE, Father, Respondents, And LAZETTA JONES, D.O.B.: 2/27/1977; Special Respondent.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV222 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: GREGORY WHITEHEAD

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

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TO: GREGORY WHITEHEAD

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Pretrial Conference has been set for November 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: October 8, 2019 /s/ Thomas J. Joaquin Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 935952 First Publication: October 17, 2019 Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DESTINY MARIE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 4/05/2007; MAURICE AMANI URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 9/14/2004, Children, And concerning: AMANDA RENEE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 11/09/1982, Mother; JOSE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 12/16/1982; Father; BARBARA WOODVINE, D.O.B.: 4/08/1961, Legal Guardian; ALAN WOODVINE, D.O.B.: 6/28/1957, Legal Guardian; Respondents, Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV156 DIVISION 7

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV156 DIVISION 7

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This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOSE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 12/16/1982 TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

An Adjudicatory and Dispositional Hearing has been set for November 8, 2019 at 8:30 a.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: October 8, 2019 /s/ Thomas J. Joaquin Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 935953 First Publication: October 17, 2019 Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: TARAHJ VIVENS, D.O.B.: 9/13/2019; Child, And concerning: TANYA JANELLE VIVENS, D.O.B.: 12/19/1989, Mother; GREGORY WHITEHEAD, D.O.B.: Unknown, Father, JOHN DOE, Father, Respondents, And LAZETTA JONES, D.O.B.: 2/27/1977; Special Respondent.

And concerning: TANYA JANELLE VIVENS, D.O.B.: 12/19/1989, Mother; GREGORY WHITEHEAD, D.O.B.: Unknown, Father, JOHN DOE, Father, Respondents, And LAZETTA JONES, D.O.B.: 2/27/1977; Special Respondent.

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Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV222 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Pretrial Conference has been set for November 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: October 8, 2019 /s/ Thomas J. Joaquin Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 935954 First Publication: October 17, 2019 Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: DESTINY MARIE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 4/05/2007; MAURICE AMANI URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 9/14/2004, Children, And concerning: AMANDA RENEE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 11/09/1982, Mother; JOSE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 12/16/1982; Father; BARBARA WOODVINE, D.O.B.: 4/08/1961, Legal Guardian; ALAN WOODVINE, D.O.B.: 6/28/1957, Legal Guardian; Respondents,

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STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

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In the Interest of: DESTINY MARIE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 4/05/2007; MAURICE AMANI URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 9/14/2004, Children, And concerning: AMANDA RENEE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 11/09/1982, Mother; JOSE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 12/16/1982; Father; BARBARA WOODVINE, D.O.B.: 4/08/1961, Legal Guardian; ALAN WOODVINE, D.O.B.: 6/28/1957, Legal Guardian; Respondents, Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV156 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: AMANDA RENEE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 11/09/1982

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

An Adjudicatory and Dispositional Hearing has been set for November 8, 2019 at 8:30 a.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

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

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: October 8, 2019 /s/ Thomas J. Joaquin Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 935955 First Publication: October 17, 2019 Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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A Pretrial Conference has been set for November 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

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

DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOSE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 12/16/1982

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

An Adjudicatory and Dispositional Hearing has been set for November 8, 2019 at 8:30 a.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

Read the Notices!

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV222 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

TO: JOHN DOE

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

A Pretrial Conference has been set for November 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in Division 8, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL

About Your

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV156 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019.

Be Informed!

TO: AMANDA RENEE URQUIZA, D.O.B.: 11/09/1982

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is de-

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GOLF FROM PAGE 27

“These are the best players in the state and he comes out and beats them by that many strokes.

He played real steady all year as our No. 2 guy but he had never gone this (low).”

Buckner said Kates’ putting separated him from the other golfers in the field. At one stage during the final round, Kates had seven straight one-putt greens.

“He’s dedicated with very even temperament and nothing can shake him,” added the coach. “He had a couple tough shots during the final round.

There was one that he had slap a shot over a tree.

He just said, coach `I’m going over the tree’. He went over the tree, sunk the putt and parred the hole. Another situation where he got into some trouble and the same thing, He got it up on the green and knocked the putt in, and parred that hole.

“The difference in his game he was making putts He probably made seven or eight 10 foot putts. He make one snake that had a 10-foot break in it. He made some great putts. I told you before, it’s all chipping and putting. If he wasn’t on the green, he was chipping and one putting.

And when he was on the green, he had a few one putts.”

Highlands Ranch senior Tarek Salem, who tied for sixth place a year ago, finished second on the individual leaderboard with scores of 71 and

The Arapahoe boys golf team holds its second-place trophy after the state tournament at Pinehurst Country Club.

PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

72 for a 143 total. Lakewood junior Ryan Liao, fourth last season, tied for third with back-to-back rounds of 72 for a 144 two-round total.

Wilkinson of Arapahoe was 10th and Charlie Flaxbeard of Cherry Creek tied for 11th at 149.

Besides Fairview (437) and Arapahoe (440) in the team standings, defending state champion Fossil Ridge was third (441), Highlands Ranch fourth (451), Regis Jesuit fifth (455), Rock Canyon seventh (469) and Valor Christian eighth (470).

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Personal Protection Equipment Firearm Supplies Training Services - Booking Fees Fair Show Management Travel Expense Travel Expense/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Other Professional Services Tuition Reimbursement Transportation of Prisoners Waste Disposal Services Legal Services Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Travel Expense Building/Land Lease/Rent Travel Expense Waste Disposal Services Fair Show Management Cars, Vans, Pickups Books & Subscription Transportation Services Grant Travel Expense Travel Expense Election Judges/Referee Fees Travel Expense Metro Area Meeting Expense Computer Software/License Office Supplies Operating Supplies Printing/Copy/Fair Marketing Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Service Contracts Escrow Payable Travel Expense Water & Sewer Travel Expense/Fair Marketing & Sponsorship Travel Expense Fleet Car Wash Services Forensic Testing Travel Expense Travel Expense Process Service Fees County Fair Service/Fair Rodeo Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Judges/Referees/ Fair Show Management Catered Meal/Fair Show Mgmt.

Other Professional Services Telephone/Communications Wellness Program Escrow Payable Repair & Maintenance Service Roads, Street, Drainage-Construction Escrow Payable Clothing & Uniforms Travel Expense Inmate Hair Care Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Books & Subscription Transportation Services Grant Travel Expense Due to Castle Rock-Auto Use Tax Intergovernmental-Castle Rock

TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 75.00 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK MILLER ACTIVITY CENTER 2,100.00 TOWN OF LARKSPUR 478.50 TOWN OF PARKER 391,497.02 TPM STAFFING SERVICES 360.68 TRANSWEST TRUCK TRAILER RV 762,270.00 TRIARC SYSTEMS LLC 2,520.00 TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 591,834.50 TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 51,333.34 TRI-TECH FORENSICS 988.00 TWOPENNY PRODUCTIONS LLC 4,000.00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 4,000.00 UNCC-UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLORADO 2,154.14 UNITED DATA CONNECT 500.00 UNITED RENTALS 2,678.97 UNITED REPROGRAPHIC SUPPLY INC 76.83 UNITED SITE SERVICES 17,996.00 URIBE, JOSE 242.00 US BANK 3,328.13 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 295.00 US POSTAL SERVICE 25,000.00 VALUE CONSULTANTS INC 4,000.00 VANCE BROTHERS INC 2,889.70 VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES 1,863.49 VILLALOBOS CONCRETE INC 482,033.19 VISITING ANGELS OF DENVER 4,543.25 VONAGE BUSINESS 1,868.89 WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY 478,986.84 WALL CUSTOM HOMES LLC 2,500.00 WALL, SCOTT M 18.33 WARNE CHEMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO 593.68 WASTE CONNECTIONS INC 15,171.82 WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC 14,944.72 WEBSTER, PHILLIP 121.00 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC 12,140.83 WESTSIDE TOWING INC 3,277.27 WETHERBEE, ERIN 250.21 WETHERBEE, ERIN 2,000.00 WILDFIRE PROTECTION PROS LLC 2,000.00 WILLIAMS, KELLY 268.54 WILLIAMS, MATT 174.80 WILLSON, AMY 166.11 WILSON & COMPANY INC 56,607.45 WILSON, MARTIN 142.43 WINKLE, SCOTT 38.28 WISE, MICHAEL J 147.78 WIZ-QUIZ DRUG SCREENING SERVICE 249.00 WIZ-QUIZ LAKEWOOD 80.00 WL CONTRACTORS INC 18,480.00 WL CONTRACTORS INC WOODS, JEFF WORTH, WILLIAM J XCEL ENERGY TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2019

1,324.00 21.23 11.53 28,216.48

Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Employee Program Costs Due to Larkspur-Auto Use Tax Due to Parker-Auto Use Tax Contract Work/Temporary Agency Cars, Vans, Pickups Firearms/Tasers 3rd Quarter 2019 Appropriation Waste Disposal Services Operating Supplies Training Services - Booking Fees Other Professional Services Utility Notification Services Other Professional Services Equipment Rental/Fair Administration Operating Supplies Equipment Rental/Fair Administration Travel Expense Banking Service Fees Plotter Printer Contract Payment Postage & Delivery Service Appraisal Services Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Cell Phone Service Concrete Pavement Repair Project Senior Services Grant Telephone/Communications Equipment Rental/Fair Administration Escrow Payable Travel Expense Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts Waste Disposal Services Other Professional Services Travel Expense Operating Supplies Vehicle Tow Services Travel Expense Tuition Reimbursement Other Professional Services Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Travel Expense Travel Expense Travel Expense UA Testing UA Testing Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon Foundations Traffic Signal On-Call Service Travel Expense Postage & Delivery Service Utilities/Electric & Gas

15,895,793.38

THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2019

BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Legal Notice No.: 935964 First Publication: October 17, 2019

Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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October is FREE WINDOWS MONTH at Renewal by Andersen.1 Why is October one of the best times to replace your windows?

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2X STRONGER THAN VINYL

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Renewal by Andersen of Colorado is an independently owned and operated affiliate operating in CO and NM. Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to purchase of 4 or more windows and/or entry or patio doors. Buy two windows and/or doors, get the second two windows and/or doors, of equal or lesser value, 40% off. Discount applied to lowest priced window and/or door products in purchase. Cannot be combined with other offers. To qualify for discount offer, initial contact for a free Window and Door Diagnosis must be made and documented on or before 10/31/19, with the appointment then occurring no more than 10 days after the initial contact. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. No Finance Charges will be assessed if promo balance is paid in full in 12 months. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only, and all financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, all subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. Window Warmth, LLC d/b/a Renewal by Andersen of Colorado.

“Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2019 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2019 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. *Using U.S. and imported parts. **See limited warranty for details. †Values are based on comparison of Renewal by Andersen® double-hung window U-Factor to the U-Factor for clear dual pane glass non-metal frame default values from the 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code “Glazed Fenestration” Default Tables.

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