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Lone Tree kids host annual bazaar Funds raised by students go to charity

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Students at Lone Tree Elementary took time out of their busy learning schedules to do a little holiday shopping, at the school’s fifth annual Be the Difference Bazaar. Each year, third-graders at the school get a lesson in charity, as well as economics, marketing and customer service.

Third-graders present the bazaar, at which they sell items they made themselves. Students break into groups and decide what they will make, then get a loan from the teachers to buy supplies. They learn how to budget for their project, how to promote it and how to provide good customer service.

The students sell their items at the bazaar, and after repaying their loan, they donate the rest to local charities.

“We try to pull in entrepreneurism,” said Lorri Hodges, one of three third-grade teachers who organize the bazaar each year. “The kids have to pay back the loan, they have to make their own shift schedules during the bazaar, so each one has time to go shop. They have to count change and really provide good service.”

Student Sami Khanavabian, 9, and her group decided to make Birdie Bowls — wooden bowls designed for year-round use.

“We did bird bowls so they can eat all year long” Sami said.

“We made dog treats, and they’re all natural. You could eat them,” said Sydney Wolff, 8. A parent did taste the treat and declared it OK. “My dog liked them,” said fellow entrepreneur Brooke Vantatenhove.

Victor Amari, 8, peddled Kindness Keychains at the bazaar. He assisted customers by recommending the keychain based on the design on each chain. Customer service was his goal. The keychains sold well and Victor and his group will donate their funds to the Ronald McDonald House.

Andrew Hagen, 8, and his group tie-dyed socks, and sold the Rockin’ Rainbow socks at the bazaar.

Their proceeds will go to A Precious Child.

Most of the young vendors were confident they could repay their loan and have money left to donate to charity.

“We made Be The Change Bags out of tie-dyed shirts,” said Nora Shody, 8. “We want to help people and we don’t want to waste. I think we’ll be able to pay back the loan.”

The bazaar has brought in more than $14,000 during the last five years, and donations have been made to Denver Dumb Friends League, Denver Fisher House, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Ronald McDonald House, Fresh Harvest Food Bank, Lone Tree Police Department Victims Unit and A Precious Child.

Sydney Wolff (L) and Brooke Vantatenhove sell home made doggie treats to parents and fellow students at the Lone Tree Elementary Be the Difference Bazaar.

PHOTOS BY TABATHA STEWART Lone Tree Elementary student Victor Amari and volunteer Leah Christians sell Kindness Keychains at the school Be The Difference Bazaar to raise money for their favorite charity.

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Rock Canyon students leave their mark downtown Art students paint mural in Denver near Coors Field

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a recent December afternoon, a handful of Rock Canyon High School students traveled to downtown Denver to transform a gray concrete wall into a colorful Colorado landscape. The students, along with their teacher, Zoe Tessier, got to leave their mark on a nook in the heart of the city, just south of the entrance to Coors Field.

“It’s kind of a cool way to apply the 21st century — to get an idea and see it come to life,” said Tessier.

The mural was an ongoing project for Tessier’s 30 students in grades ninth through 10th. It was also the first of its kind done by an art class at the high school in Highlands Ranch.

Tessier asked each student to draft five to 10 ideas of a painting that best describes Colorado. She then asked a combined real estate business and art studio, on Larimer Street in downtown Denver, if her class could paint a mural on the exterior back wall of its building.

The owner of Ion Real Estate, Jim Cavoto, agreed. He and several of his employees sifted through students’ submissions and voted on a winner: a painting by freshman Chris Jung of a scene of white Rocky Mountains, purple clouds, brown downtown buildings, the entrance of the baseball field and a sun overhead mirroring the red “C” from the Colorado flag.

“We narrowed it down to two,” said

Zoe Tessier, left, Sammy Bumann, Debbie Luhnau and Olivia Luhnau work on a mural in downtown Denver on a December afternoon. Tessier, an art teacher at Rock Canyon High School, planned the project for her students to teach and apply 21st century art styles.

Cavoto of the submissions. “The one we picked was more baseball oriented.”

Students who were able to travel downtown and paint on the afternoon of Dec. 19 were thrilled to be selected for such a job. Though one student’s artwork was selected, creating the final masterpiece was a team effort.

“It’s more hands-on,” said 15-yearold Olivia Luhnau, holding a thick brush covered in white paint, standing next to her mother, Debbie, who accompanied her on the trip downtown.

“It’s a lot more free hand and a lot less detail.”

Debbie Luhnau was happy to see her daughter switch out her daily routine of sitting at a desk for participating in a real-word activity.

“As a parent,” she said, “I’m excited that my child gets to do something practical.”

Olivia Luhnau, 15, works on a mural with her art teacher and fellow art students from Rock Canyon High School on Dec. 19 in downtown denver. The project was the first of its kind for the high school.

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Wheelers for the Wounded comes through for veterans Parker nonprofit offers trips to enjoy the outdoors

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Veteran Morgan Huston served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force, and was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo. The physical demands of his service caught up with him after he was discharged in 2006, and he found himself unable to enjoy some of the activities he previously had, and isolated from fellow veterans who had similar experiences both while on active duty and after returning to civilian life.

Parker resident and fellow veteran John Walters wanted to help veterans like Huston, so he started the nonprofit organization Wheelers for the Wounded of Colorado last year, which takes veterans out into the wilderness for a weekend of camping, camaraderie and extreme four-wheeling.

“We wanted to do something for veterans who maybe can’t get out and enjoy the wilderness because of

disabilities or issues caused by their service,” said Walters. “So we decided to combine a love of the outdoors with the chance to help veterans.”

Walters served in the Navy, and comes from a military family background. He’s also passionate about off-roading in his tricked-out Jeep and camping. His organization arranges for an all-inclusive camping trip and fourwheeling experience for veterans, including transportation, entertainment, food, lodging and companionship.

“The camping is really just an excuse to get together with other veterans and talk about things that they might not be able to talk about with other people,” said Walters. “A lot happens around the campfire, and they open up a lot about combat experiences.”

Huston went camping with the group in September, and said it was not only fun, but therapeutic, and he hopes to make it an annual event.

“I got pretty beat up in the service, so I don’t get out a lot now to do physical things,” said Huston. “It was pretty impressive to see what they can do in the Jeeps. I haven’t had that much fun in a long time.”

Veterans from Colorado enjoy a casual ride in the country with the Wheelers for the Wounded group.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CRAWL 5280 Huston said he hopes to establish some lifelong friendships through the camping trips.

“I don’t really get a chance to hang out with other vets,” he said. “It’s nice to reconnect with some guys who have been out there.”

Wheelers for the Wounded of Colorado hosts several events throughout the year, and is always looking for volunteers, donations or participants.

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Q&A with South Metro Fire Chief Bob Baker Littleton to enter talks with department after partners announce changes

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton Fire Rescue, Littleton’s city fire department, may soon be no more, after its partners — Littleton Fire Protection District and Highlands Ranch Metro District — announced they are severing ties with the city and joining South Metro Fire Rescue, a large district that covers much of the south metro area. The city recently announced that it will enter into negotiations Baker to join South Metro as well, a move that would create the state’s second-largest fire protection agency.

We talked to South Metro’s Chief Bob Baker about what unification will look like.

been four or five studies on the efficacy of combining our fire departments that go back more than 20 years. Many times, the consultants have said unification makes sense, but the timing was never right. About a year or so ago, the fire chiefs from Littleton Fire Rescue, Cunningham, and myself met with the presidents of our labor organizations and began discussions about combining fire departments.

This has been a grassroots effort. We would not do this if it were not the right thing to do. We said it has to improve service to our citizens, improve safety for our personnel, be the most costeffective model, and be sustainable into the foreseeable future. We worked really hard to evaluate the efficacy of combining our organizations, and we feel very confident it will do all those things.

What challenges does South Metro face?

The Denver metro area is doing very well economically. We’re adding more people to the state every minute. Our challenges are similar to others in the area: Traffic congestion is one. Another is the Gallagher Amendment, which reduces the mill levy assessment for residential properties. That has a direct Why should Littleton and its fire partners impact on our budget. Hiring paramedjoin with South Metro? ics is another — there are only so many, South Metro, as well as Littleton Fire and everybody wants them.

Protection District, Highlands Ranch With regards to unification, some of Metro District, Littleton Fire Rescue, the immediate challenges are the incluCunningham Fire District and even sion elections for citizens in Highlands Castle Rock had been contemplating LTAC17005_CCM_12.15.17.pdf 12/13/2017 2:10:05 Ranch PM and in the LFPD. Those take the idea of a consolidated fire1 departplace in May. We’ll be asking the elecment since the mid-1990s. There have

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The organization, if it’s fully unified, would serve half a million people over 285 square miles, with a budget north of $100 million, not to mention hundreds of employees. One of our challenges will be to maintain the culture that has made us an exceptional fire department, which is taking care of our citizens like family members.

We don’t want to lose that as and just become a large organization providing a service. South Metro employs about 450 people, and we’ll be adding hundreds. Integrating those personnel into our organization and making sure we have a shared culture will require reconciling operating guidelines and policies and procedures.

LFR is 190 people, and Cunningham adds 70 people. We’d also be building another fire station and adding another 25 or so people to that, and we may have more administrative personnel.

What will it mean for South Metro to absorb these new departments?

We’re pretty used to change, because we’ve done this in the past. South Metro is an amalgamation of several other organizations. This isn’t our first rodeo. What it means is the challenge of integrating the new personnel into the organization and developing an operational model that best serves the whole of the community.

We’ll be the second-largest fire department in Colorado. The next largest would be Colorado Springs, and we’d be significantly larger than them. Also, Colorado Springs is a municipal department, and their administration is in the city government. South Metro is a fire district, so all of our administration is in our workforce.

How will you manage the transition/onboarding of the new departments?

We want the best people in the right positions. If you’ve got a strong succession model, and you’ve prepared people for future opportunities, you’re set up for success.

One of the things that sets us apart is education. If somebody wants to be promoted to a company officer, they need an associate’s degree. If they want to advance to battalion chief or captain, they need a bachelor’s degree. Anyone

on the executive team needs a master’s degree. We believe a profession requires professionals. Our organization has the best qualified people of any department in Colorado with the highest educational standards. That’s how we prepare people to handle managing a larger-sized department.

Unification will be successful because we have really good leaders who have been prepared for a long time. It won’t be so much my leadership at the top as our rank and file members who will make this successful.

What will be your approach to managing a department of this size?

The foundation of my leadership won’t change. I believe that good leaders have a servant heart, a teachable spirit, and are compassionate and competent.

The day you retire, you should be better than you were the day before. I’m working hard to make sure I’m prepared for the challenge, and that I’m deserving of it. Being in leadership is a huge honor, and especially in public safety.

One of the things I talk to my board about is spending time with other organizations that have gone through this.

There aren’t many, but in California, there’s Orange County, Los Angeles, and Sacramento’s departments that have gone through similar endeavors.

I’ll be spending time with the leaders of those organizations to learn from their successes and challenges.

Maintaining connectivity to the folks in government and the elected officials in the areas we serve is key. Full unification would involve 11 different municipalities — 12 if you count Highlands Ranch (an unincorporated community). We want to stay in touch and connected with county commissioners, mayors and city managers.

This is not South Metro leading this initiative. This is a very collaborative strategy that’s been facilitated and communicated by three fire chiefs and three labor representatives. That’s pretty much unprecedented. Many organizations gobble up smaller ones, but that we would hold hands and believe that this is the right thing to do for our citizens and employees is an anomaly. It speaks very highly of my counterparts.

We’re in positions to lead with principle and integrity, and I feel like we’re doing that.

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Lone Tree OKs changes to voting districts Growth prompts move by council to create more balanced boundaries

WHEN ARE CITY ELECTIONS? All regular city elections in Lone Tree are on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May in even-numbered years.

will benefit residents when being represented during elections.

“It will ensure a more balanced population in each district,” said Coffman.

Lone Tree City Council members According to the City of Lone Tree, voted to approve changes to the “since 1995 the city has grown from city’s voting districts during a recent about 3,000 people council meeting, in with less than an effort to create $7,000 in anmore balanced nual revenues, to district boundaries 12,779 residents amid recent growth with annual within the city. revenues of more The city did than $36 million” not add any new in 2014, with a districts, but rather projected populamoved some neightion of more than borhoods around 31,000 by 2035. within the two The City of existing districts.

Lone Tree is “There has been served by five a lot of growth in elected councilthe community members, one in recent years, of whom is the particularly in the mayor serving atRidgeGate area, large, currently that had caused Jackie Millet. the previous voting Four members districts to have serve staggered unequal populafour-year terms, tions,” said Denisse representing Coffman, commuDenise Coffman, one of the two nications manager for the City of Lone communications manager, districts. District councilmemTree. “As such, the City of Lone Tree One bers are currentcouncil voted to ly Jay Carpenter move the various and Wynne Shaw. neighborhoods beDistrict Two tween districts.” councilmembers Seven neighare currently borhoods were Cathie Brunnick and Mayor Pro Tem moved from District Two to District Susan Squyer.

One — Morning Star, Thrive, Urban All regular city elections are on the Villas, Belvedere, Ovation, Marq and first Tuesday after the first Monday Regency. in May in even-numbered years. The Two neighborhoods were moved next regular city election is scheduled from District One to District Two — for May 8, 2018. Lone Tree residents Montecito and the Retreat (Tract GG). also vote in Douglas County elections.

According to Coffman, the change

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Amid opioid epidemic, six proposals could fight trend Supervised-injection facility, Medicaid and private insurance changes among suggestions

State Rep. Brittany Pettersen, left, and her mother, Stacy Pettersen, are shown in spring 2017. Stacy Pettersen had just been released from weeks of addiction treatment at the time, but she relapsed soon after.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When state Rep. Brittany Pettersen was a child, her day started with finding and hiding her mother’s keys, pouring out her alcohol and pills, and then going to school. She’d get home, and she’d do it all over again.

“It took me probably, maybe being 9 years old, to recognize that my mom was very different from most parents,” said Pettersen, a Democrat representing the Lakewood area.

She was concerned about her mom, but she didn’t know what to do.

Her after-school routine grew to include checking to see whether her mom was breathing.

Pettersen’s mom, Stacy, had an opioid addiction from the time she was about 33. After being overprescribed for her back pain, she developed a dependency that escalated to heroin use when another doctor cut her prescription. After several recent trips to the ER from overdosing, she finally asked for help — the words Pettersen said she waited 29 years to hear.

She was far from alone in her fears.

Colorado saw 108 opioid-related deaths — involving prescription drugs, heroin or both — in 1999, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment.

In 2016, in that same category, the state saw a death count of 504.

Now, Colorado legislators are putting forth six bills to make sure opioid substance abuse doesn’t progress that far. Spearheaded by Pettersen, the Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Interim Study Committee aims to tackle the problem from all sides: in the medical world, the law-enforcement field, the health-care industry and — perhaps most directly — where people inject drugs.

Safe place amid the stigma The most visible effort, if passed, would allow a pilot project for a supervised injection facility — where people with substance-use disorders can safely inject drugs — in Denver.

No other place in the United States has such a facility, according to the Colorado Legislative Council Staff, but there are 100 of them in 66 cities among nine countries, said committee member state Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge.

Health professionals would oversee the facility, making sure to reverse overdoses if they happen, Pettersen said. They’ll also be able to refer people to resources to beat their substance-use disorder.

“This is about keeping people alive today, bringing them out of the shadows and increasing the likelihood they’ll get treatment,” Pettersen said.

Some in the business and law-enforcement communities may be con-

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WHAT’S IN THE PROPOSALS? A bipartisan group of 10 state lawmakers called the Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Interim Study Committee worked from July to October putting together six bills for consideration in the coming year. In part, the bills would: • Bill A — Direct a research center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to design training for health professionals, law enforcement and at-risk communities for safe opioid prescription, treatment and overdose prevention. Also would create the Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee as an ongoing year-round entity through July 1, 2020, to continue work on the issue.

• Bill B — In many cases, require medical professionals to check a database about their patients and medications before writing refill prescriptions.

• Bill C — Allow supervised-injection facilities and allow for a pilot program for such places, where people with substance-use disorders can safely inject and be referred to treatment.

• Bill D —Bolster financial help for health-care professionals who choose to work in underserved areas through the Colorado Health Service Corps program.

• Bill E — Expand access to inpatient and residential — also called live-in — substanceabuse treatment, adding it as a benefit under the state Medicaid program.

• Bill F — Speed up requests for medicationassisted treatment for substance-use disorders under Medicaid and private insurance so patients don’t go back to using opioids while waiting for treatment.

Interim committees meet while the Legislature is not in regular session, the part of the year when it passes bills. The group unianmously voted for all bills to move forward — aside from Bill B (9-1 vote) and Bill F (7-3 vote) — to the Legislative Council, another group of lawmakers that reviews them before they can be introduced to be considered by the state House and Senate.

That council approved the bills to move forward Nov. 15.

The regular session starts Jan. 10.

cerned about the facility normalizing drug use, Jahn said, but to her, the apprehension is misplaced — localizing drug use to one safe area could help make businesses, parks and alleyways more safe, she said.

“Nothing is gonna impact a business more than when someone walks in for coffee and they walk into the bathroom and find someone dead,” Jahn said.

“You want your kids (passing) used needles on their way to school?” she added.

Committee member state Rep. Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood, said the business community has been “wildly supportive” of the idea, because of the problem of people overdosing in bathrooms.

The facility would also reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, Pettersen said.

“You and I are never going to go do heroin (just) because this place exists,” she added.

understand the opioid issue.

The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program collects information submitted by pharmacies about prescribing and dispensing medications, and about patients. Such a statewide database exists in nearly all states, according to the PDMP Training and Technical Assistance Center, but it’s not mandatory for doctors in Colorado to check it before writing prescription refills.

It would answer questions like, “Do we have someone at risk of addiction, or are they addicted? Are they doctorshopping?” Jahn said, using a term for when patients go to multiple doctors seeking more drugs.

For initial prescriptions, people with acute conditions — getting a tooth pulled, or other short-term issues — would be limited to a seven-day supply of pills for one prescription, in most cases. Chronic, or long-term, conditions would be among the exceptions, Jahn said.

Committee member state Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, said the problem in his district is a latent supply of opioids.

“My sense is we don’t have as high an addict population as many (areas),” Tate said.

Going to the source The proposals would also require health practitioners to check a database that could prevent writing dangerous prescription refills and create training programs to help them better

But the supply in people’s cabinets, waiting to be grabbed by teenagers or otherwise misused, is the danger, he said.

The proposals are expected to direct a research center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora to develop best practices for training medical professionals how to safely prescribe drugs, as well as how to disseminate that training, Jahn said. That research center for substance-use disorder prevention at that campus was green-lighted by Senate Bill 17-193 in May — Pettersen and Jahn were main drivers — but this proposal reiterates its goals, Jahn said.

Filling treatment gaps About a year and a half ago, Stacy Pettersen, 63, experienced a string of trips to the emergency room from overdosing and ended up in the intensive-care unit, her daughter said.

Stacy finally asked for help with her condition, but was told that Medicaid doesn’t cover treatment.

“We’re spending tens of thousands of dollars keeping people alive and then denying them the help they need to get better,” Brittany Pettersen said.

“So that was devastating and I think highlighted for me the enormous gap we have in our system.”

In 2015, at least 87 of Colorado’s overdoses from prescription opioids alone — not including heroin — happened to Medicaid recipients, according to state data. That makes getting Medicaid recipients residential, or live-in, treatment a priority for the lawmakers.

“Residential means that (you’re) going to go into a facility and stay there — could be anywhere from two to four weeks,” Jahn said. They “get the intense counseling, the therapy: How do I live with my disease once I leave here? How do you put me back into the real world?”

Generally, Medicaid covers some care for substance-use disorders in Colorado, including counseling and medications to help treat them, but that doesn’t work for everyone, Pettersen said. Lawmakers’ proposals would add inpatient and residential treatment as more widely covered.

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Death toll creates urgency in fight against opioid abuse

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One Coloradan died approximately every 27 hours on average from a prescription opioid-related overdose in 2015, according to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment data. While that death toll dropped by 9 percent in 2016, the number of heroin-related overdose deaths increased 43 percent.

“Right now, we’re seeing about 60 percent of overdose deaths due to pills, with about 40 percent due to heroin,” said Robert Valuck, director of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention.

“Heroin is making a comeback.”

“Overdose deaths across the nation have doubled in the past 15 years,” said Lindsey Myers, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s violence and injury prevention branch chief.

The increase in deaths over the long term has led lawmakers in all states to examine ways to combat the problem.

Colorado’s legislative Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Interim Study Committee recently voted to move forward with a six-bill package of legislation, aimed to help treat, prevent and intervene if possible when opioid addiction occurs.

Will the legislation help? The following is a look at what some area healthcare professionals have to say.

• One bill proposes to “create training programs for health professionals, law enforcement and at-risk communities for safe opioid prescribing, medication-assisted treatment and overdose prevention.”

“Historically, doctors refer patients

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the wealthy or people with good insurance plans,” Jahn said.

Another arm of the proposals would make insurance plans more cheaply cover alternatives to opioid drugs for pain — physical therapy, chiropractic care and acupuncture — to make sure patients aren’t unnecessarily pushed toward opioids, Kennedy said. It would also bar “step therapy,” a requirement that patients try opioid medications before receiving non-opioid drugs, for both private insurance and Medicaid.

“Even if a drug is covered by Medicaid or an insurance company, that doesn’t mean you can actually (get it),” said Kennedy, who is spearheading the proposed insurance changes.

He’s also pushing to change the requirement that patients get “prior authorization,” a green-light from an insurance provider, to know that medication-assisted treatment will be covered. That involves a combination of psychotherapy and drugs that help fight opioid addiction, he said.

The proposal aims for quicker response times from both Medicaid and private insurers to requests for medication-assisted treatment. Currently,

ABOUT OPIOIDS What is an opioid?

Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic drugs such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and many others.

(Source: National Institute of Drug Abuse) What are signs of abuse?

According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: • Any use of heroin is considered abuse.

• Taking prescription pain medications after the pain is gone.

• Seeking prescriptions for a condition you no longer have.

• Taking pills prescribed for someone else. out for substance-abuse disorders,” Valuck said. “We really need doctors and physician assistants to take responsibility for their patients, and treat their disorder as they would any other disease.”

According to Valuck, physicians and health-care providers could benefit from learning more about medicationassisted treatment and utilizing that treatment with their patients.

• Another bill would limit most opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply for acute conditions, and, in many cases, mandate that medical professionals check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program database before writing prescription refills.

Dr. John Douglas, executive director of the Tri-County Health Department, which serves Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, said restricting prescriptions for acute conditions could be effective.

“I actually think it’s a very good

WHO’S MAKING THE PUSH? The Colorado state lawmakers behind the proposals make up the Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Interim Study Committee. They are: • Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, chair • Sen. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, vice chair • Rep. Perry Buck, R-Windsor • Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge • Rep. Chris Kennedy, D-Lakewood • Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver • Former Rep. Clarice Navarro, R-Pueblo • Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont • Sen. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson • Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial many insurers may take too long to authorize payment for those treatments, leaving patients unable to pick medications up at a pharmacy, Kennedy said.

“If you’re an addict that says, ‘I’m ready to seek treatment,’ and someone says, ‘OK, wait seven days please,’ there’s a high risk that you might return to heroin to avoid withdrawal symptoms,” Kennedy said.

On the front lines In Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, sheriff ’s offices said deputies use Narcan, which can be administered

idea. The vast majority of acute pain won’t need more than seven days (worth of treatment),” Douglas said.

“Sometimes, not even that is necessary. Combining certain drugs, which are not opiates, can sometimes work better.”

The part of the bill that would require medical professionals to check the PDMP database could pose a problem, according to Myers. Pharmacists are required to update the system every time they fill a prescription for narcotics, so in theory every physician could pull up their patient and assess their history.

In reality, the current PDMP system is underutilized by physicians because it is cumbersome and takes too much time to deliver the information, Myers said.

“I think providers want to use the system, but it’s underutilized in Colorado,” she said. “The main reason is it is a system that lives outside the workflow of providers. But we are pilot testing ways to make the system easier to incorporate into records.”

• A third bill would pave the way for a pilot project for a supervised injection facility in Denver.

Offering a safe place, supervised by medical professionals, for addicts to inject may seem radical, but according to Valuck, such places work.

“Supervised injection facilities work, we are in support of them,” he said. “First and foremost, these are human beings. Everyone knows someone with a substance use disorder. Secondly, SIFs decrease the spread of disease, such as HIV and hepatitis.

These diseases put first responders and physicians at risk.”

Tri-County Health already supports

a syringe-access facility in Aurora, which has served about 150 clients within its first year. The program is a street-based program, and those with substance-abuse disorders can exchange dirty needles for clean ones, Douglas said.

• Another of the bills proposes to expand the Colorado Health Services Corps program. The program currently includes financial incentives for health care professionals who agree to work in underserved areas. Historically, the program has only included physicians.

“It would now include substance abuse counselors through Colorado Health Services Corps,” Myers said.

“The new bill would expand program to incentivize people to move and work in areas where there are not addiction counselors.”

• A fifth measure would significantly increase access to residential treatment to qualifying people with substance-use disorders.

One of the biggest problems is a lack of treatment for substance-abuse disorders, Valuck said.

“We are at about an 85 percent treatment gap,” Valuck said. “The state would have to come up with money to help pay for residential treatment.”

• The final bill would improve “prior-authorization” standards to ensure insurance companies and Medicaid give timely approval for medicationassisted treatment. This bill also aims to reduce copays for physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic alternatives to narcotics.

“This is really a good start,” Valuck said. “We have to shift the language, and the way we think of people with substance-use disorders.”

as a nasal spray, to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office expressed support for creating training programs for law enforcement regarding the opioid epidemic.

“By creating a training system for all, it helps us identify and recognize those in need,” said Jim Morgen, spokesman for the sheriff ’s office. In “the rural parts of Adams County, we arrive minutes before medical (support) is able to, and we have to be able to recognize somebody having opioid reactions (including) an overdose. These minutes are crucial in potentially saving lives.”

Lawmakers’ proposals include directing the Anschutz Medical Campus’s research center to create training for officers on how to better use naloxone — Narcan is its brand name — in responding to overdose situations.

Jahn also said she believes crime would be reduced by creating supervised injection facilities because more people would have access to treatment.

A person “would not have stolen all these goods if (they) didn’t have an addiction (they) needed to feed,” Jahn said, speaking hypothetically.

Law enforcement officials in Wheat Ridge, other Jefferson County areas and Denver have told her that increases in property crimes have been tied to substance-abuse disorders. Police in Englewood and Littleton have made

similar observations, referencing opioids. “If they were able to get it more easily, or get it at all, we have a better chance,” Jahn said. “People don’t want to live like this.”

End of a journey Stacy Pettersen’s lack of Medicaidcovered care left her daughter with few options.

People Brittany Pettersen worked with to address the state’s opioid issue recommended an involuntary commitment process — by which she’d receive a court order for her mother to be taken to paid-for treatment. Stacy Pettersen recently began a program at a rehabilitation center after two months in a program where she underwent detox.

In early 2018, she’s expected to complete her rehab program, and Pettersen said her mom is learning to live again.

At a dinner with family, relatives went around the table and said what they were grateful for, and everyone said they were thankful for her.

“It was very emotional,” Pettersen, 36, said. “To have her there and sober and be alive, and how every day is the best day ... it’s like she’s been frozen for 29 years. That’s a lot to deal with, the years that have been lost, but she’s thankful to be alive.

“For the first time in 29 years,” Pettersen said, “I have my mom in my life.”

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Opinions divided on ‘scraping’ in older neighborhoods Old housing stock makes way for larger new homes

trator of Denver FUGLY, a Facebook page where metro-area residents discuss the impacts of rapid growth.

“Let’s say I bought my house in 2003 for $200,000,” Evans said. “My property taxes back then were $580 a year.

Now, my taxes have tripled. If I’m someone on a fixed income, that can be a real problem.”

Renters in neighborhoods with lots of scrapes can fare even worse, Evans said.

“There’s not a lot of help for people who have been there long-term,” Evans said. “If people don’t own, they’re out. Renters get bumped out and now they’re driving farther, and traffic gets worse. If a thousand people who could walk or bike to work start driving, that’s a thousand more cars on the road.”

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Scrape-offs — homes demolished and replaced with larger, newer ones by developers — have remade vast swaths of Denver in recent years, with hundreds popping up in trendy neighborhoods like Highland, LoHi and Washington Park.

Now, as land prices skyrocket in posh parts of Denver, the controversial practice is beginning to move into the suburbs.

Englewood, which issued only two demolition permits in 2012, has seen houses scraped at breakneck pace in recent years, with 75 demolition permits issued since the beginning of 2015.

Though the process of replacing single-family homes with often much larger stock has gotten less attention than gargantuan new apartment complexes, city planners are taking notice.

Pushback Many of the scrapes are multi-family units, said Rick Muriby, Golden’s planning director.

“People feel they’re detrimental to the area,” Muriby said. “A lot of the existing pattern has been single-

Scrape-offs — older houses demolished and replaced by developers — are making their way from Denver into the suburbs. This duplex on S. Elati St. in Englewood, built by developer Gilda Zaragoza, replaced a 1950s bungalow with a towering pair of homes worth a cumulative $1.3 million.

DAVID GILBERT family housing. When you introduce multiple units at a larger size, that’s when people push back.”

Scrape-offs do little to help the need for workforce and starter housing, Muriby said.

“These tend to be luxury units,” Muriby said. “We’re talking about

$750,000 for a townhome. People ask who’s affording them, but obviously somebody is. It’s hard to stop market forces.”

The rise in adjacent property values associated with scrape-offs can be a double-edged sword, said Brad Evans, a local housing activist and adminis-

Scraping by To developers, scrape-offs are a boon to neighborhoods with aging housing stock that is often smaller than current consumer demands.

“The homes that are in the neighborhoods that people want to live in are not suitable for today’s lifestyles or energy requirements or transportation needs or aging-in-place needs,” said Dave Jackson of Jackson Design Build, which has built scrape-offs around the metro area. “We’re replacing it with current modern architec-

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ture. The prior architecture is often an 800-square-foot ranch. When you have to pay half a million dollars for that piece of ground, you can’t build an 800-square-foot ranch on it. It can be razed and replaced with a three- or four-plex.”

Jackson acknowledges that scrapeoffs can change the feel of a neighborhood.

“We’re seeing a generational turnover, and there are a lot of people who like contemporary styles and those who don’t,” Jackson said. “Some people would call it gentrification. I don’t know. I’m really not a scholar.

Some see it as revitalizing old neighborhoods, some people see it as people being pushed out, and that’s true. It’s happening.”

Much of the criticism around scrape-offs on the Denver FUGLY page centers around the aesthetics of scrape-offs, which are often of a new architectural style called Transitional Urban Contemporary, typified by a boxy appearance and often bright colors.

“Some people hate them, and I’m aware of that,” said Gilda Zaragoza, a developer who has built 10 of Englewood’s new homes, and has eight more currently in the works. “But they tend to sell faster than traditional homes.”

Zaragoza said the size demands of modern buyers can push the margins of a lot.

“They’re trying to maximize the square footage of these homes on a smaller lot, and that does sacrifice some of the yard,” Zaragoza said. “It’s challenging trying to have a yard, garage, and as much square footage as possible.”

Zaragoza sees what she does as a labor of love.

“I’m trying to provide a good home to families,” Zaragoza said. “I want to build a good product that helps the town. I’m trying to help property values. I hope people see that a lot of passion goes into it.”

Zaragoza said she determines where to buy and build by looking at a block’s potential for further scrapes in the future. Though much of her activity in Englewood — and those of other scrape-off developers — have been focused on the town’s northern border with Denver, she recently completed a home south of Hampden on South Elati Street in which she bought a two-bedroom, 720-square-foot bungalow built in 1953 and replaced it with a towering duplex, each side of which features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, and is for sale for $645,000 per side.

Does Zaragoza want to see all of Englewood scraped?

“Well, there are a lot of older homes that won’t be scraped because the lot sizes are too small,” Zaragoza said.

“But I think Englewood is a wonderful town now.

“The reality is that this is happening because of demand. As long as people want to move here and want these products, developments will continue to happen.”

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Whether it’s gewgaws, gadgets or gigabytes, the less the merrier QUIET DESPERATION

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Craig Marshall Smith

y echo, my shadow, and me.”

If you were to walk into my house right now, that’s about all you would see.

“We three, we’re all alone, living in a memory.”

I am not going anywhere, and my furniture wasn’t garnisheed.

(I have been waiting six years to use that word — “garnisheed.” I am not entirely certain I have used it correctly, but close enough.)

The place is going to be recarpeted, so everything is neatly stacked in the studio.

Except for whatever I need every day.

It turns out what I need every day isn’t very much.

The major appliances sit on hardwood flooring, so they are still in place.

All that’s left in the master bedroom is the bed and the television. The computer is still on duty in the office. But the guest room is as bare naked as it was

when I moved in here in 1993.

The look of the house right now is unexpectedly wonderful.

The sight lines are quiet. There are no unneeded objects anywhere. There were very few to begin with.

Curmudgeons generally don’t collect figurines, gimcracks, or doodads.

The house as it is won’t be featured in anyone’s Parade of Homes. But I like it, and I wish that it could stay this way.

Of course, I need a couch,

and living room chairs, and my bookshelves in my office, and what else?

I have been in homes that looked like three-dimensional scrapbooks. Family photographs everywhere, mementos of travel, endless end tables, and decorator pillows.

I have decided to rely more and more on my memory than on objects to remind me of memories.

SEE SMITH, P25

Share a smile and you’re likely to change another person’s day

S LETTER TO THE EDITOR Can the liberals be trusted?

Will the 56 percent of the liberal voters of Douglas County, the ones who got rid of the “bad guys” in the last election for DC School Board, be able to use their community organizing skills to convince the 44 percent who voted for the Elevate candidates as well as all the non-voting Douglas County residents to RAISE OUR TAXES to support our schools?

Will voters trust them when the first thing they do is spend money looking nationwide for a superin-

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The new board listened to an informal poll taken on Facebook by an organization of Douglas County parents. Their poll was 600 people and guess what? 469 were in support of a national superintendent search.

How unbiased do you think that poll was?

The board will get the answer when they ask all the citizens of the county to fund their liberal

agenda for our public schools.

Maybe all the liberals in the county will be willing to dig into their own pockets and pay more taxes when that election occurs.

At forums, the winning candidates were all in favor of rushing that tax election. Do the math.

How many people voted for the school board? How many will vote in a tax election? Possibly more than voted for the liberal school board.

Mary Ann McCoy Lone Tree

o lately I have been testing a theory, and I have to tell you it has been so much fun. I have written about this quote before, I have been familiar with it for more than two decades, and I have read it hundreds of times, and I wanted to finally test the concept and see if it really did work.

WINNING “If you see someone withWORDS out a smile, give them one of yours.” — Zig Ziglar Seems simple enough right?

We have all probably experienced this effect in one way or another. Someone catches our eye or attention and we smile, they smile back. Or someone smiles at us, and most times we smile back ourselves. Probably Michael Norton basic human nature.

Now, we have all probably experienced the other side of that too, meaning we offer a smile and get greeted with a scowl. Or someone smiles at us and we have no idea who they are, but they must want something from us, so we duck for cover, head down, and try not to make eye contact, let alone smile.

So I had this bright idea that I would actually test this theory over a period of time and in different locations. I happened to be vacationing in Hawaii and each morning would go for a power walk, a run, or a casual, less intense walk.

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Year-end tax planning crucial before law changes

here are only a few days left to impact your tax planning for 2017 before the new tax laws take effect next year.

With the new GOP tax plan now signed into law, there are many concerns about the changes and how they FINANCIAL affect you.

STRATEGIES will The differences in what you will be able to deduct or itemize have changed substantially.

Therefore, this could make 2017 your most flexible tax year with little time to take advantage of a few Patricia Kummer year-end strategies.

Meet with your tax advisor as early as possible to prepare for these changes.

Consider funding an IRA account.

Most employees who have a 401(k) plan have forgotten they might also be eligible for an IRA as well. If you are Married Filing Jointly and only one spouse has a 401(k) plan, the other spouse may be eligible for a $5,500 deduction or $6,500 if over the age of 50.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 12

On the other hand, 5 percent of the people never made eye contact, and about 5 percent made eye contact but didn’t smile back. I will take 90 percent as a win.

I tested the theory in the stores I have gone to as well. The grocery store, the hardware store, walking down main street, and the results were exactly the same. Now maybe, you could argue that my ridiculously overexaggerated smile caught people’s attention. And maybe their smile back was just the beginning of a snicker or laugh, but it was still a smile. Not only did people smile, they engaged in conversations, asked questions as if I worked at the store, and wished me a good day or merry Christmas. Again, 90 percent success rate.

My final test came this weekend, the weekend before Christmas. The venue I chose was the mall. Yikes. I tried to smile while finding a parking spot and as I came close to seeing one open up, I was outmaneuvered by a faster car with a driver who wasn’t smiling, but rather sneering in victory. After finally getting lucky and finding a pretty sweet spot, I entered the lions’ den.

My attitude was good, my confidence high, and my resolve to smile and be positive was unwavering. The bigger I smiled, the more people turned away.

It was more like 10 percent of the people smiled in return and 90 percent of the people kept their head down and blazed through the mall with purpose, no time for that smiling nonsense.

Like everyone else I did have a

plans with incomes under $99,000 can both write off the full contribution.

This may be enough to reduce other factors, such as eligibility for the education tax credits, another item not expected to be available after tax reform takes place.

Self-employed individuals may be eligible for a SEP (Simplified Employee Pension).

These limits can be substantially higher than an IRA based on business or consulting income.

Most plans allow for deductible contributions similar to 401(k) limits — which for 2017 are $18,000 with an over age 50 catch-up provision of another $6,000.

For higher-income earners, you may also be eligible for a profit-sharing contribution up to 25 percent of your business profit up to $59,000, depending on your business structure. Contribution limits increase in 2018 by $500 on 401(k) and similar plans.

It is crucial to get with your tax or financial advisor immediately to see what plans and limits you are eligible for.

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purpose for being at the mall. There was a gift I needed to pick up. Still smiling and feeling good, maybe not as good as I felt on vacation, but my attitude and resolve were strong. And as I approached the counter to pay, there were three women working the registers. I greeted them with my ridiculously over-exaggerated smile and a hearty Merry Christmas, and they stood looking at me for a moment like a deer caught in headlights.

For a split second I thought that maybe I had overdone it just a bit. And then, they all looked at one another, turned back to me, smiled, and said “Thank you.” They thanked me because they said almost everyone that had been in the store so far that day had been rude, and they were not feeling the Christmas love or appreciated at all. So I shared my little testing of this Zig Ziglar theory, and they returned my smile and shared with me that no matter who else came in, they would smile back, even a ridiculous over-exaggerated smile filled with Christmas cheer. A little win but a huge victory.

It’s almost the new year. We can go into the new year with a frown and avoid making eye contact with others, or when we see someone without a smile, we can make a commitment for the new year to give them one of ours.

I would love to hear your smiling story at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can help just one other person to smile, it really will be a better than good week and an amazing new year.

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

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I Children take to the ice at one of Boulder Creek Events’ two ice rinks. In addition to skating, visitors can get concessions and even ride a horse-drawn carriage.

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Outdoor ice rinks offer recreation, family fun

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BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Finding something to do outdoors in the cold winter months can be a tricky proposition, especially if it doesn’t include heading to the mountains for skiing or snowboarding.

But in every part of the Front Range area — from urban shopping districts, to small towns, and even mountain communities — there’s a chance to tap into a bygone era and get some fresh air at the same time.

Taking to the ice at outdoor skating rinks.

“One of the most common remarks is from parents in awe that their children would choose a healthy outdoor activity over their more typical couch potato tendencies,” said Meg Denbow, director of communications at Boulder Creek Events, which hosts Boulder and Louisville outdoor rinks. “There are countless opportunities available for families to participate together in a Colorado winter experience without

having to drive all the way to the mountains.”

We looked at three different options for ice skating during the winter.

Skating in the city OPTIONS: The Rink at Belmar 464 S. Teller St., Lakewood 303-742-1525 www.belmarcolorado.com Through Jan. 28 Southwest Rink at Skyline Park 16th and Arapahoe, Denver 303-534-6161 www.downtowndenver.com Through Feb. 14 COMMENTS: The Belmar Rink is entering its 13th season, and the 7,000-square foot outdoor ice rink located on the Belmar Plaza has been a popular skating stop for all ages.

“We get about 20,000 skaters a season who take to the ice here,” said Janelle Hinton, marketing director at Belmar. “It’s amazing to see how many people come, and it’s because of the whole experience they can have here. Visitors can skate, grab a bite to eat, and see a movie, all in the same place.”

The busiest times are evenings and weekends, but with such warm weather this season, Hinton said

visitors are hard pressed to find a bad time to skate. But the best is during the night, when all the decorations light up.

“The environment at the rink is so beautiful, and has such great energy,” she added. “We have many repeat customers who come back over and over during the season.”

Small town memories OPTIONS: WinterSkate at Boulder Teahouse Plaza 1780 13th St., Boulder 303-442-2826 www.bceproductions.com/winterskate Through February WinterSkate at Historic Downtown Louisville Steinbaugh Pavilion 824 Front St., Louisville 303-604-1010 www.bceproductions.com/winterskate Through February COMMENTS: The Boulder rink is celebrating its 19th year, and the Louisville location is starting off its 14th season. The Louisville location features 6,500 square feet of ice, as well as all the components of a classic Christmas.

SEE SKATING, P15

Red Rocks first New Year’s Eve concert moved due to the cold

n 2017, the year of “resist,” no genre of music embraced the fractured culture like rap and hip-hop.

The genre’s artists were all over the place, some delving into the political and sociological, while others tried to help us forget through catharsis and dancing.

COMING And now, some of ATTRACTIONS the biggest names in rap are coming together for what was supposed to be a significant first — the first New Year’s Eve on the Rocks concert.

The event was schedule to be held at Red Rocks AmphiClarke Reader theatre and organized by La Contes, Feyline, Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom and KS107.5, the evening features Migos, Young Thug, Lil Yachty, Post Malone, Dizzy Wright and King Green (of RDGLDGRN). However, weather predictions indicated the high for New Year’s Eve would be in the low 20s, causing the concert to be moved to the University of Denver’s Magness Arena, 2250 E. Jewell Ave. in Denver.

Migos had a breakout hit at the end of 2016, with “Bad and Boujee,” and that hot streak carried into 2017, with the release of their most popular, and best, album, “Culture.” The trio — Quavo, Offset and Takeoff — made several of the year’s best music videos, with “T-Shirt” and “Get Right Witcha.”

Young Thug has been one of the most dynamic and eccentric voices in hip-hop, and after releasing multiple albums in 2016, he released the country-influenced “Beautiful Thugger Girls” in June. The blending at first appears more than a little odd, but the end result is one of the year’s most enjoyable listens.

Lil Yachty and Post Malone both had a remarkable year as two of rap’s most notable and up-and-comers. In particular, Post Malone’s “Rockstar” has dominated the Billboard chart for eight weeks.

This show is an opportunity to see some of the best in the rap game take the stage. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, and for information and tickets, visit www.nyeontherocks. com..

Casino night for a good cause Broomfield’s Avenues Crofton Park, 12431 King Court, will host a Casino SEE READER, P15

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“WinterSkate is more than a mere skating rink — it’s a full experience for all five senses,” said Meg Denbow, director of communications at Boulder Creek Events, which hosts both locations.

“As families huddle around the open fire to warm their hands, the aroma of warm apple cider and the tune of classic holiday favorites waft through the air; in the distance, the clip-clop of the horse-drawn carriage can be heard approaching the pavilion as children gather in line to purchase hot chocolate from the concessions window.

It’s a sweet little Rockwellesque experience for families of all ages.”

With a set-up like that, it’s not difficult to understand why these rinks have become the site of many family memories.

“It’s really amazing watching the kids grow up and come back to WinterSkate year after year, having so much fun with their friends and family,” Denbow said.

“In fact, much of our WinterSkate staff is made up

Evergreen Lake is the world’s largest Zamboni-groomed outdoor ice rink at 8.5 acres.

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of local teenagers who have grown up skating at this little neighborhood rink.”

A quick trip to the mountains OPTIONS: Evergreen Lake 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen 720-880-1391 http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/facilities/ evergreen_lake_house/hockey_skating.htm Dec. 28 through March 4

COMMENTS: People looking for an authentic mountain ice skating experience would be hard pressed to find a better place than the short drive to Evergreen Park and Recreation’s 8.5-acre rink, the world’s largest Zambonigroomed outdoor ice rink.

The lake is home to 11 pond hockey rinks and a huge public skating rink.

“People have been coming up here for skating since the

The 8.5 acres of Evergreen Lake are home to 11 hockey rinks. Broomball, which is a mix of hockey and soccer, can also be played on the rinks.

1920s,” said Brad Bednar, recreation supervisor at the Lake House. “There’s so much to do here, including skating at night and broomball, in addition to hockey.”

The rink is a natural one, which means that it is entirely weather dependent. Due to the warm winter, Bednar said the lake will hopefully open for skating at the end of December or early January.

Once it does, visitors can also

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To RSVP, and more information, call 720-328-9548, or visit www.

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wonder to hear.

The band is playing on Friday through Sunday, Dec. 29, 30, and 31. Go to www.1stbankcenter.com for tickets.

Night fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 to to benefit Brent’s Place, the only Children’s Hospital Colorado approved Safe-Clean housing facility for immune-compromised patients and their families.

Guests will get to spend the night be serviced by professional dealers, who will host games of blackjack, poker and roulette on full-sized tables. Attendees will receive a $200 voucher for chips, and additional vouchers can be purchased during the event for a donation to Brent’s Place. The suggested donation for attendance is $20.

If you’re one of the evening’s top three winners, you’ll receive special prizes. Light appetizers and drinks

Best bet for New Year’s Eve concert New Year’s Eve is a great night for live music, and concertgoers are really spoilt for choice. The best bet for a truly fantastic evening of live music to ring in the new year is any one of My Morning Jacket’s three-night run at the 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane.

The Kentucky-based band has provided me with several top-notch concerts over the years, and their blending of folk, funk, prog rock and pop is best experienced with a bunch of other people singing along.

It doesn’t hurt that lead singer Jim James has one of the best voices in contemporary music — it’s truly a

Go back to the 1940s to celebrate 2018 Swing dancing, five course dinners, and hot jazz. Wait, what year is this again?

While we all make our way into 2018, the Viewhouse Centennial is taking guests back to the 1940s for its New Year’s Eve celebration.

The 1940s New Year’s Eve Ball begins at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at the multi-story Centennial location, 7101 South Clinton St. The evening will feature a live dinner performance by an acoustic jazz trio, music from Barron’s Little Big Band, a rooftop DJ, a five-course Prix-Fixe dinner menu, complimentary midnight champagne toast, and much more.

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stop by the Evergreen Lake House, to enjoy hot chocolate and snacks from the concession area near the giant stone fireplace.

“We’re a family-friendly place, and people can bring sleds and strollers for their kids,” Bednar said. “It’s all about the setting up here.

This is a real lake, surrounded by the mountains and trees. There are fish swimming under skaters’ feet.”

To get your ticket or make a reservation, call 303-816-3160 or visit www.

EventBrite.com.

Get organic food for a healthy new year Most farmers markets close up shop for the winter months, but if you’re still craving that local, artisan atmosphere, it can still be found at the Saturday Winter Farmers Market in Wheat Ridge. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the season at 7043 W. 38th Ave. The free indoor market features live music and community classes and events, food samples, and everything else that can be found at a farmers market — weather be damned.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Contemporary realist art shown in conjunction with stock show

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he 25th Annual Coors Western Art Show opens with a reception and sale on Jan. 3 and continues through Jan. 21, in coordination with the 2018 SONYA’S National SAMPLER Western Stock Show.

Dan Young’s “Super Moon on the Colorado River” is the signature painting/poster this year.

The show Sonya Ellingboe features 60 contemporary realists from North America and Europe. Proceeds help with scholarships for students in agribusiness, veterinary and human medicine who help create a future for Western culture.

Douglas County Christmas Bird Count Across the nation since 1900, birdwatchers have become citizen scientists collecting data on bird populations. On Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., volunteers will work within a 15-mile

at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Mengers was a Hollywood agent who represented Barbara Streisand, Cher, Steve McQueen, Burt Reynolds and many others. Tickets: $25, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.

radius. See denveraudubon. org/uncategorized/2017annual-audubon-christmascount/#douglas_county_cbc for more information and to take part.

Harmony at University of Denver Yale University’s famed Whiffenpoofs will return to sing at the Newman Center at the University of Denver on Jan. 6 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $17/$15 students. Newmantix.com or 303-871-7720.

Englewood Camera Club Alex Burke, a professional landscape photographer from Greeley, will speak to the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. He will talk about landscapes on large format film, graduated neutral density filters anf filter usage in general in the field — and about trip planning. Guests and new members welcome.

‘Sonata’ screening Shohini Ghosh (Highlands Ranch), Anuradha Mukherjee, Nishika Ramaswami and Surupa Sengupta are presenting a screening of the film in

‘Magnets on the Fridge’ Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver, brings back its popular “Magnets on the Fridge” series after an 11-year hiatus. Episodes are based on audience suggestions and will play once a month on the first Wednesday at 8 p.m., starting Jan. 3. Tickets: $8 advance/$10 at the door. buntport.com.

“Supermoon on the Colorado River” by painter Don Young, who is the featured artist in the 2018 Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale for 2018.

COURTESY PHOTO. English: “Sonata” by Aparna Sen, at 4 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2018, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at door. tickethungama.com/order/10433/ denver-co-aparna-sens-bollywood-movie-in-english-sonata.

Sue Mengers “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers” by John Logan, directed by Bernie Cardell, will bring award-winning actress Emma Messenger back in a role she performed previously at the Edge Theater. It will run one night only

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National Western Stock Show prepares for January events Iconic trade show brings animals, visitors, fun to north Denver

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Each January for the past 112 years, Western has been the preferred fashion in Denver during the run of the National Western Stock Show.

This year’s festivities kick off Jan. 6 and the schedule of event wraps up Jan. 21. During that stretch of time about 400,000 men, women and children will push through the turnstiles to watch or take part in events including rodeos, equestrian events, stock judging events and auctions.

While entertainment draws a lot of attention, much of the event’s focus

is on stock shows. There are judging competitions for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, bison, yaks, poultry and rabbits. Ten livestock associations hold their national shows at National Western.

There also are a number of livestock sales where millions of dollars change hands as prize animals are sold to new owners.

The first wave of the thousands of animals will begin arriving at the National Western Stock Show complex as the new year is ushered in, because stabling the animals requires coordination due to the hundreds of animals coming to the show and the limits on stable space.

The cattle barns are the temporary home for animals being shown or put up for auction. When it is time for them to be shown, the cattle are brought inside, filling the barn with the splash of water and the hum of

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clippers as each animal is washed, blow-dried and combed to get them looking their best. In one barn, a sign over a wash area for cattle identifies it as “The Bovine Beauty Shop.”

Once that breed’s shows are complete, the animals are either auctioned off or loaded up to be taken home, so the stalls are cleaned and made ready for the next occupants.

The National Western Stock Show is Colorado’s largest trade show. The hall of education is filled with vendors offering items ranging from custom embroidered jackets to farm machinery. The estimated economic impact is about $115 million and the event generates about $6 million in local and state taxes.

The Denver Coliseum is home to the National Western Stock Show Rodeo, SEE SHOW, P19

Rodeo action will be part of the 2018 National Western Stock Show that will be in Denver from Jan. 6-20. The National Western is the first major stop in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association schedule and draws top competitors in all events.

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The festive evening of Dec. 14 celebrated the start of a new partnership between Opera Colorado and the City of Englewood, as the more-than-30year-old opera company invited guests to visit its new administrative office and rehearsal facility at 4121 S. Navajo St. (west of the new Oxford Station apartments).

Englewood Mayor Joe Jefferson happily sliced through the yellow satin ribbon, held across the doorway that separates the two parts of the 7,000-square-foot, 1930s industrial warehouse.

He said “this takes us to a whole new level — the success of nonprofits is our success,” citing Englewood’s long cooperation with the Museum Outdoor Arts. Many in the community thought the interesting structure would be scraped for more apartments, he noted.

Development was completed in late 2016 by Brue Baukol Capital Partners, in partnership with Littleton Capital Partners, who have won awards in Littleton for careful renovation of several historic buildings.

The Opera Center stands between apartments and the railroad, ready for a new life.

Greg Carpenter, General Director of Opera Colorado, said this was the fulfillment of a 10-year vision. Board Chairman Kevin O’Connor spoke about how very helpful the City of Englewood’s manager and staff were

in working with tax credits and expediting the permitting process so the old building could be retrofitted for its new role. Speed was needed since the company’s lease at its former Belcaro site was up.

The opera’s business office was housed in the Oxford Station apartment complex for several months, while the new space was designed and built out.

Because of the excellent natural light, all office walls and doors are clear glass. The main entrance is at the north end of the building, which is reached by driving through the road separating the apartment units.

It features “beautiful natural light, exposed brick and a bow-shaped truss ceiling,” according to Opera Colorado’s Tamara Vallejos.

She said the staff is really happy with the light after many years in a basement office.

Rehearsals have been held at the Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver, where Opera Colorado usually performs. Now artists can ride the light rail to Oxford Station and enjoy the spacious south part of the new Opera Center, devoted to rehearsal use.

Opera Colorado’s next production is a world premiere of “Steal a Pencil for Me,” which will be presented Jan. 25 to 30 at the Wolf Theatre, Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver.

We visited briefly with Sahar Nouri, Opera Colorado’s chorus master and repetiteur, who talked about the dramatic story of a couple, Jaap and Ina Polak, Dutch Jews who escaped the Holocaust, surviving imprisonment at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Tickets are available at operacolorado.org.

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December 28, 2017 While the National Western Stock Show includes a huge trade show and other activities a major focus is livestock judging. Ten cattle breeds will hold their national show during the 2018 National Western that will be in Denver from Jan. 6 until Jan. 20.

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the first event on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association schedule.

Each rodeo performance features competition in bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping and barrel racing, plus there are specialty acts booked to perform during breaks in the rodeo.

The rodeo events are in the Coliseum while, at the other end of the National Western complex, the Events Center will be equally busy as the site of horse competitions for a number of breeds and styles.

There will be shows and competitions as well as activities that include the Grand Prix jumping event, an evening of dancing horses and a daily schedule of riding and performance competitions.

A new equestrian event this year is the National Western Horseman’s Challenge that will be held Jan. 8-10 in

the Denver Coliseum. The event is designed to provide a challenging, educational and entertaining opportunity for local and national equestrians to be involved in the stock show within a growing and evolving discipline.

Horse and rider teams will be faced with various obstacles and tasks testing their confidence in each other.

The press release on the National Western Horseman’s Challenge stated it will offer schooling time followed by competition phases including individual timed practice rounds, a team competition and individual speed challenges. Obstacles and tasks will vary to accommodate all levels and ages of riders and horses.

The show events are spread among a number of facilities. Stock show activities are centered at the National Western Stock Show Arena and Hall of Education near 46th Avenue and Humbolt Street, the Events Center at 1515 E. 47th Ave. and the Denver Coliseum. For information, tickets, the event schedule and event locations, call 303-297-1166 or go online to nationalwestern.com.

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ART/CRAFTS

Tick Tock, Make a Clock: 5-6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 29 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.

Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to make every second count by making their own clock to celebrate Tick Tock day. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Library for All: Creative Club: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Program designed especially for our community with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers, but all patrons are welcome. Enjoy crafts, art creation, story times, games, musical play, library exploration and more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Winter Crafts: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Make a variety of fun winter crafts.

Call 303-762-2560.

Make a Mardi Gras Mask Pendant: 4-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Teens are invited to use clay to make an impression of a doll’s face. Add a little paint and pizzazz to turn it into a Mardi Gras mask pendant to wear. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Art Workshop, Abstracted Realism: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

Presented by Heritage Fine Arts Guild and led by Denver artist and teacher Victoria Kwasinski.

Registration required; go to www. heritage-guild.com for form and materials list.

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Jan. 13 (Rock Painting with Carm Fogt); Feb. 10 (Glass Painting with Portia Patterson); March 10 (Color Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo. 83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/classes/youth.

MUSIC

Performer: Cowboy Steve: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-7622560.

FILM

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1 (Inside the Gun Debate: To hunt? To defend?

To assault?); Jan. 8 (Make the Most of Your Life: A Perspective That Will Change Your Life Forever); Jan. 15 (Care for Caregivers: Meeting the Unique Needs of Those Who Sacrifice for Others);

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this week’s TOP FIVE Noon Year’s Eve Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Projects and crafts that celebrate the old year and prepare for the new year begin at 11 a.m. Count down to the New Year at noon and wrap up with some New Year’s treats and activities. Call 303-762-2560.

Seussical, The Musical: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 10. No show on Dec. 24. Go to townhallartscenter.org/seussical.

A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select evenings through Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Outdoor holiday walking tour. Share Christmas wishes with Santa; take a photo on Santa’s sleigh. Tickets

available at www.altitudetickets.com, or in person on event nights. Go to www.hudsongardens.org.

Great Outdoors: Historic Homesteads: 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 4 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Explore the histories, locations and details of historic homestead sites in Douglas County.

Registration required. Call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.

Native American Flute Performance: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Relax the senses with the soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Renowned musician and storyteller Eric Many Winds Herrera can’t wait to share the beauty of Native American culture through his live musical performance and stories. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Jan. 22 (News from the Future: A Futurest Gives a Sneak Peek); Jan. 29 (Friends for Life: 10 Buddies.

38 Years, One Weekend a Year) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 3 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Writing discussion and practice with prompts and exercises. All experience levels welcome.

For adults. Call 303-762-2560.

Movie Day: Trolls: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Bring stuffed animals, pillows and blankets. Call 303-762-2560.

Writer’s Retreat: Saturday, Jan. 13 and Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Englewood Civic Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor. Two-day, multi-session event features insight from award-winning authors and activities. For adults & teens. Registration is required. Go to http://www.englewoodco.gov/ government/city-departments/ library/writersretreat.

LGBT Movie Night: Rent: 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 4 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Showing Rent (2005, Rated PG-13, 135 minutes). The film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Frozen: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Stay in your PJs, load up on cereal and join us for Saturday morning cartoons. We will be watching Frozen (rated PG, 102 minutes). Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

READING/WRITING

Young Writers’ Guild: 4:30-6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. For ages 12-18. No registration required. Call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.

EVENTS

Lego Maniacs: 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

For school-aged children and their parents. Call 303-7622560.

Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Storytime room will be open with a variety of toys that will spark the imagination. Call 303-762-2560.

Special Needs Sports Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 2 and Thursday, Jan. 4 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Learn the skills necessary to play a variety of sports. Also learn the rules of the games, focus-

ing on good sportsmanship, and teamwork. For ages 8 and older.

Call 303-471-7043. Go to www. hrcaonline.org/tr.

Legos: 1-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-7622560.

Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-762-2560.

Yikes! It’s the Yeti: 5:306:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 8 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Call him the Yeti, Abominable Snowman, Metoh or Kang-mi, it’s still a giant scary snow thing. Children ages 5-8 are invited to hear some yeti stories and make yeti craft or two.

Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

HEALTH

Cholesterol and Your Heart: 3-4 p.m. Jan. 2 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, and Renee Julien, RN. Learn to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives.

Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com for information and to register. Class is free.

After the Holiday Detox: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the

South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com for information and to register. Class is free.

EDUCATION

Ancestry, FamilySearch Help: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Learn tips and techniques from Family HIstory Center experts Sandee Brooks and Perry Hillegas. Show up at 6:30 for snacks and discussions with fellow genealogists. Go to https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com.

French Conversation Circle: 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 3 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Practice French language skills in a supportive, immersive environment. All skill levels welcome.

For adults. Call 303-762-2560.

Microsoft Excel, the Basics: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 6; and 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn the basics of Excel, including inserting text, basic functions, AutoSum, AutoFill and more. Registration required. Call 303-762-2560.

Digital Drop-In: Tech Assistance: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Get help with computers and mobile devices.

No registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

North Korea: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Join Active Minds for a discussion of the history of North Korea and the development of the North Korean nuclear program. Call 303-542-7279 to RSVP. Gonzales and Paiz Families from Northern New Mexico to Early Colorado: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by Denise Lovato Duran, president of the Colorado Hispanic Genealogy Society. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

North Korea: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Join Active Minds for a discussion of the history of North Korea and the development of the North Korean nuclear program. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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December 28, 2017D

LOCAL

SPORTS THE 2017 ALL-SOUTH METRO FOOTBALL TEAM

OFFENSE Quarterback: Alex Padilla, 6-2, 190, junior, Cherry Creek Had a 125.6 quarterback rating, passing for 2,678 yards and 40 TDs.

DEFENSE Defensive line: Mason Knighton, 6-5, 240, senior, Ponderosa Force up front with 64 tackles and four sacks.

Defensive line: Trevor Szilagyi, 6-5, 260, senior, Valor Christian MVP of the defensive front with 24 tackles despite often being double teamed.

Defensive line: Tate Wildeman, 6-6, 250, senior, Legend Highly regarded prospect had 61 tackles, six sacks in eight games.

Running back: Dominic Bettini, 5-9, 170, junior, Highlands Ranch Rushed for 1,679 yards and 16 TDs and had only one fumble in 240 carries.

Running back: Spencer Lambert, 5-9, 180, junior, ThunderRidge Carried the load as a dual threat and had 1,265 rushing yards.

Wide receiver: Dimitri Stanley, 6-0, 178, senior, Cherry Creek All-purpose standout that caught 81 passes for 1,192 yards.

Wide receiver: Ryan Thibault, 6-3, 190, senior, Valor Christian Versatile big-play receiver who averaged 18.8 yards per catch.

Wide receiver: Tristan Smith, 5-11, 170, senior, Mountain Vista Offensive captain had 880 receiving yards and 13 of the team’s 25 TD receptions.

Offensive line: Blake Carette, 6-3, 280, senior, Arapahoe Air Force commit is a three-time all-conference lineman.

Offensive line: Max Bruner, 6-3, 280, senior, Ponderosa Big help to an offense that averaged 370 yards and 40.7 points a game.

Offensive line: Preston Rose, 6-3, 255, senior, Valor Christian Inspired by family football culture and anchored line with twin brother Peyton.

Offensive line: Drake Nugent, 6-2, 260, junior, Highlands Ranch State shot put champion was a standout two-way player.

Offensive line: Michael Lynn, 6-3, 300, junior, Cherry Creek Hard worker who has developed into a highly regarded prospect.

Utility: Luke McCaffrey, 6-2, 180, Jr., Valor Christian All-purpose athlete was a quarterback, receiver and kickoff returner.

Cherry Creek’s Dimitri Stanley, a versatile wide receiver, scored 20 touchdowns in 2017.

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Chaparral linebacker Jacob Stanton registered 19 tackles for losses in 2017.

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Stanley, Stanton stood out Seniors from Cherry Creek and Chaparral are offensive and defensive players of the year

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek’s Dimitri Stanley and Jacob Stanton of Chaparral headline the 2017 Colorado Community Media All-South Metro Football Team.

Stanley, the all-around senior wide receiver, was selected as the Offensive Player of the Year. Stanton, a senior linebacker, was honored as the Defensive Player of the Year.

The 26-player All-South Metro team was selected by CCM’s sports staff, with input from area coaches. Players were eligible from schools in the Littleton Public Schools District, all public and private schools in Douglas County, and Englewood and Cherry Creek high schools.

Stanley, the 6-foot, 178-pound University of Colorado commit, did a little bit of everything for the Bruins. He was a wide receiver, occasionally ran the ball, played some cornerback, returned kickoffs and punts, and was the team’s punter.

“I could have had a better year for the amount of targets I had but the time I actually had the ball I did pretty well,” said Stanley, whose father Walter played two seasons at CU and 11 seasons in the NFL. “It was better than last year definitely and it was kind of the way I

wanted it to go.”

He finished with 81 receptions for 1,192 yards and 20 touchdowns. He had 1,526 all-purpose yards. As a junior, Stanley caught 65 passes for 970 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Despite being double and triple covered at times, Stanley made several highlight reel receptions.

“We work on those in practice, and practice makes perfect,” he said. “I strive to make those catches in a game, and when I do, that just makes it that much better.”

Stanton was the leader of the Chaparral defense and had 128 total tackles with 19 tackles for losses, including four sacks. He intercepted one pass, had three pass deflections, caused seven fumbles and recovered two.

The 6-foot-2, 220 pounder was also a force on special teams, with two blocked punts and two blocked field goals.

“With all the hard work I put in during the off-season, I came out and had a way better season,” Stanton said. “It was a pretty decent year for me.

“I didn’t set any goals for myself, I just wanted to go out and have a good season. So I guess that would be a goal of mine and I reached that for sure.”

Stanton averaged 11.6 tackles a game as a senior and 9.1 in four seasons at Chaparral.

Linebacker: Jacob Stanton, 6-2, 220, senior, Chaparral Had 128 tackles and four blocked kicks.

Linebacker: Nick Clancy, 6-1, 195, senior, Douglas County Finished season with 96 tackles including 6.5 sacks.

Linebacker: Issac Wilson, 6-2, 190, junior, Chaparral Had 109 tackles, including 13 sacks among 24 tackles for losses.

Linebacker: Ethan Fraiser, 6-1, 215, junior, ThunderRidge 11 tackles for losses among total of 109 tackles.

Defensive back: Justin Boyd, 6-1, 175, junior, Legend Ball hawk had seven interceptions and 30 tackles.

Defensive back: Zach Wilson, 5-9, 159, senior, Rock Canyon Had five interceptions, 10 deflections and 45 tackles.

Defensive back: Chad Muma, 6-3, 200, senior, Legend Returned from injury and had 77 tackles, three sacks and an interception.

Defensive back: Chris Ditzenberger, 6-2, 172, senior, Cherry Creek He was in on 65 tackles, had four interceptions and four deflections SPECIAL TEAMS Punter: Issac Power, 6-2,185, senior, Ponderosa Averaged 41.3 yards with 12 of his 20 punts inside the 20-yard line.

Place kicker: Brian Brogan, 5-8, 160, soph., Valor Christian Had 60 kicking points, going 36-36 on PATs and on 8-9 field goals.

Returner: Brelan Griffin, 5-8, 155, senior, Highlands Ranch Averaged 27.1 yards on kickoff returns and 19.6 on punt returns.

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December 28, 2017

Valor Christian football coach steps down

HOLIDAY BASKETS

Sherman was at helm for 3 titles, an assistant on 4 other championship squads

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mountain Vista’s Simon May, right, goes in for the jumper as a Fountain Fort Carson defender gets in his way on Dec. 21. The Golden Eagles defeated the Trojans 79-62 and later won the final against Legend in the Cherry Creek Holiday Classic. PAUL DISALVO

Valor Christian Athletic Director Jamie Heiner probably already is flooded with job applications.

Valor is seeking a new head football coach after Heiner announced in a news release on Dec. 22 that Rod Sherman was stepping down. Consideration of and response to employment inquiries for the position of head coach began immediately through Valor’s website: www.GoValor.com/welcome/careers.

Valor Christian, a private school in Highlands Ranch, has one of the most prominent football programs in the state and the vacancy will draw plenty of attention.

In 10 football seasons, Valor teams have compiled a 112-22 record in three different classifications and won seven state championships, while developing many Division I football players.

Sherman was the school’s first

athletic director when Valor opened in 2007 and served as an assistant football coach and offensive coordinator during a run of four consecutive state championships between 2009 and 2012.

He took over the head coaching duties from Brent Vieselmeyer in 2013 and led the Eagles to three more state titles. Sherman, who has been director of institutional advancement since 2015 when Heiner assumed the AD position, had a 57-11 record as head coach.

The Eagles were undefeated during the 2017 regular season but were upset by Grandview in a Class 5A quarterfinal playoff game.

“Coach Sherman developed our student-athletes and programs on the foundational values of Valor athletics: competitive excellence and Christian faith,” Heiner said in a statement. “His active commitment to both values has left a deep and lasting imprint on our school as a whole and in the lives of students and alumni.”

Sherman could not immediately be reached for comment but provided some comments in the statement that was released on Dec. 22.

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December 28, 2017D

CHSAA will soon end mysteries of ‘next year’

W

ait until next year” is a familiar catchphrase for many sports fans.

The next year is approaching and Colorado high school enthusiasts are waiting for the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Legislative Committee to OVERTIME approve several proposals which could go into effect for the 2018-2020 cycle.

There are 15 committee reports and additional proposals waiting for approval at the Jan. 5 meeting.

It’s a new year Jim Benton and time for some changes, especially the reports and proposals for football and baseball that have drawn the most attention.

The football committee report outlined two-year alignments for leagues that are more logical than the waterfall format we’ve been stuck with for the past two seasons. Waterfalls are striking to view in the mountains but not as a football league setup.

Also the football committee en-

SHERMAN FROM PAGE 23

“I will always treasure my time at Valor but it has become apparent to

dorsed expanding the 5A playoffs to 24 teams, and one proposal backed by the committee would align football with the National Federation calendar, which would mean practice could start Aug. 6 rather than Aug. 13. Postseason dates would not be changed.

Another proposal that hopefully will be adopted is to lengthen the baseball season from 19 to 23 games during regular season for classifications other than 1A and 2A, which play district tournaments.

This would be a long-overdue change since it has been 52 years since Colorado has increased the maximum number of baseball games allowed.

Spring weather in Colorado is fickle.

Decades ago when I was coaching youth teams, I always said the last week of February was usually nicer than the weather in March, April and even May. So the extra games could be played in tournaments or something called doubleheaders, which used to be more common years ago.

Other Northern states that sanction baseball allow a maximum of more regular-season games than Colorado.

For instance, North Dakota allows 36

games on 23 dates and Idaho rules say teams are not to exceed 24 games.

There are many more proposals and committee reports that need to be passed, including the volleyball committee’s new bracket format for the state tournaments, cross country recommending a “run six athletes and score four” format, and creation of Foundation Benefit Contests for all sports to allow schools to raise funds for their programs.

Swimming rankings Mountain Vista swim coach Rob Nasser once again has been busy compiling rankings of individual girls swimmers and teams in hopes of gaining more publicity for the sport.

In the Dec. 20 rankings, Fossil Ridge and Fairview are ranked first and second in Class 5A with Cherry Creek third, Arapahoe fourth, Rock Canyon eighth, Mountain Vista ninth and Castle View/Douglas County 10th.

Heritage is third in the Class 4A rankings, with Valor Christian fourth and Highlands Ranch eighth.

Individually, Arapahoe junior diver Franny Cable has the best 5A score recorded in the state so far at 506.85

points, with Castle View/Douglas County’s Sam Tamborski second with 465.45 points and Ralston Valley freshmen Isabel Gregerson third with a 458.80 score.

There are several local swimmers ready to challenge with second place times. Horizon’s Charlotte Fieeiki’s time of 55.85 is second in the 100-yard backstroke, Jessica Beckwith of Rock Canyon has the runner-up time of 56.41 in the 100 butterfly and Delaney Smith of Arapahoe has clocked the second fastest time of 2:03.33 in the 200 IM. Cherry Creek’s 200 medley relay team is second with a 1:46.83 clocking but all the above times need to be faster to catch the leaders.

In Class 4A, Heritage’s Kylie Andrews has recorded the top times of 23.76 and 51.29 in the 50 and 100 freestyle events. Valor Christian’s Ella Kirschke is tops in the 200 IM with a 2:06.96 clocking. Valor also has the fastest time in the 200 freestyle relay of 1:36.85.

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

me that this is now the right time to step down and pursue other opportunities,” he said.

“I believe the future of Valor football is incredibly bright with numerous returning players and a strong freshman class this past season. I wish the

Valor community and all players past present and future the very best in all their endeavors.”

Sherman expressed gratitude in his departing statement.

“I am incredibly proud of what all the Valor athletic programs have

accomplished since I was hired as founding athletic director,” he stated. “I was blessed to serve under coach Brent Vieselmeyer and it has been a very special blessing to serve as head coach for the last four years.”

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December 28, 2017

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

Bloomberg View’s Shira Ovide wrote an article about the technologies that have engulfed our lives. Said she is “falling out of love” with them.

Me too.

Partly because of technologies and the ability to scrutinize, to hack, to bully — anonymously and privately — we live in a treacherous world.

A former local secondary school staff member is being investigated for allegedly recording clandestine cellphone videos.

Ovide calls the voice-activated speakers from Amazon “creepy.”

I would add vacuum cleaners that wander around on their own.

And iPhones.

Yup. It’s 2017, and I still don’t have a cell phone. And I am doing all right.

I know I am a freak. Don’t need one.

Maybe if I had children.

Jennifer has an application on her phone that allows her to locate her three children — with their permis-

sion — any time of day or night.

Facebook? Not on it. Nor do I tweet like Number 45. I have never sent a text. I wouldn’t know how. And I’m still standing.

Am I an out-of-touch and arrogant codger, who thinks his home is Walden or a Zen garden? No. I know what is going on.

Maybe if I were (much) younger, I would be just as inextricably linked to a phone as everyone else is.

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But in person, on the spot, extemporaneously, those attributes have become more difficult to encounter.

We are, sometimes, what we can look up.

Look who is talking. Without the internet, I would sound like, uh, well, hmm, uh.

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BRONNER, LORA LEE 123.90 394.75 BROWN , GERALD COLAS BROWN, BRIAN 70.00 BROWN, KELLY F 47.82 BURKE, KEITH 96.00 BUTLER, ALISHA 265.50 BUTTON, ANGEL MARIE 661.10 BUYS, MYRA JEAN 123.90 C & L WATER SOLUTIONS INC 5,960.00 CABELA’S 20,277.37 CALEA-COMMISSION ACCREDITATION FOR LAW 8,735.00 CAPSTONE GROUP LLC 4,500.00 CARLSON , SARAH M 277.75 CARRASCO, JOHN JOSEPH 1,050.00 CARRELL, HOLLY 88.92 CARVER MD, JOHN 3,225.00 CASEY, JAMES C 73.19 CASON , FRANCES M 698.50 CASTER, KIM 700.00 CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION 162,270.23 CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION 54,868.00 CASTLE ROCK HOME CARE INC 520.00 CASTLE ROCK SENIOR CENTER 9,907.00 CASTLETON CENTER WATER & SANITATION 177.36 CASWELL , KAREN SUE 517.00 CBM CONSULTING 7,045.25 CCAA-COLORADO COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION 1,375.00 CCMSI (FEE PAYMENTS ONLY) 3,372.50 CCP INDUSTRIES INC AKA TRANZONIC COMPANY 1,050.23 CDIA-COLORADO DRUG INVESTIGATORS 5,735.00 CEMEX MATERIALS INC 5,649.23 CENTENNIAL ARCHAEOLOGY LLC 4,462.00 CENTENNIAL LEASING & SALES INC 460.00 CENTENNIAL PRINTING 5,239.50 CENTURY LINK 23,833.82 CHEMATOX LABORATORY INC 776.25 CHEMUNG SUPPLY 51,996.00 CHILD & ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS 1,075.00 CHRIS CAKES OF COLORADO 1,215.00 CIANCONE, LAURA ELIZABETH 118.40 CINTAS CORPORATION 5,445.00

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DODGE DATA & ANALYTICS 401.26 DOUGLAS CNTY TEMPORARY SERVICES 3,088.13 DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION 1,757.50 DOUGLAS COUNTY INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT 2,052.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY PARENTING COALITION 300.00 DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 400.00 DOUGLAS/ELBERT TASK FORCE 7,716.28 DOURIS , LISA GAIL 807.25 DRAKE, BARBARA 55.00 DRAKE, NICOLE LYNNE 598.26 DUDE SOLUTIONS INC 3,346.70 DUDLEY, MELISSA LEANNE DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE DUNN , SARA A DUNNAWAY, KELLY E-470 PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY EINSPAHR , CHRISTIE L EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC EMPLOYERS COUNCIL SERVICES INC ENGLUND, GARTH ENNIS PAINT INC ENNIS, STEVEN & BETTY ENTERPRISE ENTERSECT ENVISION IT PARTNERS ERO RESOURCES CORPORATION EST INC EVANS, SANDRA A EVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS EWING IRRIGATION GOLF INDUSTRIAL EWING, CHRISTOPHER EXTRA PACKAGING LLC

245.40 11,422.00 517.00 94.40 222,860.50 430.50 6,003.00 426.00 285.00 190.00 125.19 46,500.00 280.91 837.10 166.50 5,003.99 204.25 92,685.75 8,182.50 746.28 305.45 114.26 3,649.80

Due to Aurora - MV License Fee Due to Castle Pines MV License Intergovernmental-Castle Pines Due to Littleton-MV License Due to Lone Tree-MV License Intergovernmental-Lone Tree Light Rail Extension Project Software/Hardware Subscription Other Professional Services Travel Expense Transportation Grant Services Asphalt & Asphalt Filler Travel Expense Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Due to CBI - Concealed Handgun Plan Review Services Printing/Copying/Reports Newspaper Notices/Advertising Medical, Dental & Vet Services Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Due to State-HS Marriage License Due to State-CO TBI Trust Due to State-HS Marriage License Service Contracts Due to State - MV License Fees Due to State -Drivers License Due to State - eRecording State-CDOT Contracted Snow Removal Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Credit Card NSF Return Due to State - Family Friendly Court Forensic Testing Due to State-Voter Confidentiality Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Unemployment Claims Other Purchased Services Janitorial Supplies Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Professional Services Other Professional Services Conference, Seminar, Training Fees Travel Expense Other Professional Services Transportation Grant Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Contract Work/Temporary Agency Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Operating Supplies/Equipment Other Professional Services Election Judges/Referee Fees Other Professional Services Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Service Contracts/Maintenance Other Professional Services Election Judges/Referee Fees Firearms/Tasers Election Judges/Referee Fees Travel Expense Medical, Dental & Vet Services County Fair Awards/Fair Livestock Other Machinery & Equipment Travel Expense Travel Expense Operating Supplies/Equipment Insurance Claims-Property Other Professional Services Escrow Payable Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Mill Levy Distribution Oct 2017 Election Judges/Referee Fees Medical, Dental & Vet Services Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Insurance Claims-Property Travel Expense Travel Expense Legal Services Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Tank Registration Fees Design Services Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Newspaper Notices/Advertising Contract Work/Temporary Agency Security Services Other Prof Services - Booking Fees Security Deposit Refund-Fairground Professional Membership & Licenses Senior Services Grant Election Judges/Referee Fees Travel Expense Travel Expense Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Travel Expense Other Purchased Services Election Judges/Referee Fees Travel Expense Due to E-470 Authority Election Judges/Referee Fees Student Travel Travel Expense Other Training Services Recruitment Costs Travel Expense Paint & Road Striping Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Travel Expense Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance Other Professional Services Design Services Other Professional Services Operating Supplies/Equipment Operating Supplies Travel Expense Operating Supplies/Equipment

FAMILY TREE FASTENAL COMPANY FEDEX FELD, LORI KLEIN FELSBURG, HOLT AND ULLEVIG FIELD , HARVEY EUGENE FIREHOUSE QUILTS OF COLORADO FISHER , CHARLES KENNON FOOTHILLS PAVING & MAINTENANCE INC FOX, SARAH NICOLE FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC FRANKTOWN ANIMAL CLINIC FREDERICKS, FRANK FREMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FRIESEN, JOSHUA FRONT RANGE DUCT CLEANING FRONT RANGE TIRE RECYCLE INC FROST, JENNIFER ANN FURNELL, DALE GADES SALES COMPANY INC GADZIALA, CAMILLE LOUISE GALLS LLC GARLAND, KEVIN S GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY GEORGE, PETER GIBBONS , KATHERINE A GILA LLC DBA MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU GIRARD, DAVID E GLOISTEN , KATHLEEN M GLOVER , ELEANOR IRENE GMCO CORPORATION GMCO CORPORATION GODDEN, GARY GOEBEL, BREANN GOLD, ROBERT J GOLDER ASSOCIATES INC GORMAN, THOMAS J GORMAN, THOMAS J GRAHAM, ADAM GRAY , PEGGY ELIZABETH GREY, TIFFANY MICHELLE GROUND ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC GUERRA, ROBERT (BOB) GUERRA-DURAN, ALEX ALBERTO H & E EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC

6,806.53 98.34 400.87 6,048.00 52,636.14 843.88 300.00 568.75 13,905.80 1,632.76 262.06 342.61 218.58 38.21 845.57 1,155.00 180.00 6,507.37 500.00 1,250.00 407.99 14,946.13 19.05 46.77 320.96 351.00 282.50 500.00 613.25 386.50 72,155.16 36,900.00 78.65 22.00 195.61 3,966.06 14,146.83 1,638.77 603.05 74.50 92.45 43,454.50 57.25 95.23 2,530.10

Other Professional Services Sign Parts & Supplies Postage & Delivery Service Other Professional Services Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Election Judges/Referee Fees Security Deposit Refund-Louviers Election Judges/Referee Fees Surface Treatment Project Travel Expense K9 Food Medical, Dental & Vet Services Travel Expense Process Service Fee Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Repair & Maintenance Service Scrap Tire Recycle Travel Expense Insurance Claims-Property Traffic Signal Parts Travel Expense Clothing & Uniforms Travel Expense Equipment Rental Travel Expense Election Judges/Referee Fees Banking Service Fees Veteran Stipend Election Judges/Referee Fees Election Judges/Referee Fees Dust Suppressant Salt & Other Ice Removal Travel Expense Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering Other Professional Services Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Election Judges/Referee Fees Travel Expense Other Professional Services Travel Expense Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies H2O CAR WASH 354.00 Fleet Car Wash Services HAGGAN , ROSELLA FAE 517.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees HALL III, ROBERT LLEWELLYN 148.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees HAM, ELIZABETH LEE ANN 261.94 Travel Expense HAMNER, LINDSAY 12.09 Travel Expense HANNEMAN , BARBARA ANN 522.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees HARLOW, T GRADY 413.35 Travel Expense HARTIG, JAMIE CHRISTINE 79.18 Metro Area Meeting Expense HARTLEY, JOSEPH RYAN 1,895.00 Instructor Travel HAULAWAY STORAGE CONTAINERS 350.00 Waste Disposal Services HAYES, TERESA 17.99 Travel Expense HDR ENGINEERING INC 566,846.13 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering HEALTHCARE MEDICAL WASTE SERVICES LLC 147.00 Biohazard Waste Removal HEIGHTS TITLE AGENCY INC 18.32 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 3,456.00 Operating Supplies HERSPERGER , BONNIE M 834.75 Election Judges/Referee Fees HG IMPROVEMENTS LLC 2,480.00 Other Purchased Services HIER DRILLING COMPANY 2,688.85 Other Professional Services HISTORY COLORADO 250.00 Professional Membership & Licenses HIXON INC 51.48 Operating Supplies/Equipment HML TRAINING INC 7,076.75 Other Professional Services HML TRAINING INC 549.94 Travel Expense HODITS, SARAH 243.48 Travel Expense HOME CARE ASSISTANCE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 1,900.00 Senior Services Grant HOWARD, ETHAN MICHAEL 74.00 Travel Expense HSS - HOSPITAL SHARED SERVICES 69,723.84 Security Services HUBER, JOHN C 100.90 Travel Expense HUDICK EXCAVATING INC 59,537.20 Daniels Park Road & Escrow Release HUFFMAN, KURT 55.21 Travel Expense HUGHES, CLARENCE 26.32 Travel Expense HUMANE SOCIETY OF PIKES PEAK 31,808.34 Animal Control Services HUTCHISON , ROBERT TIM 484.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees HYATT PLACE COLORADO SPRINGS 7,332.00 Travel Expense 100.00 Professional Membership & Licenses IAC & ME IC THREADS 150.00 Clothing & Uniforms ID INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES LLC 3,764.75 Other Professional Services INFOMEDIA INC 4,800.00 Other Professional Services INGALLS, LANCE 94.40 Travel Expense INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC 136.50 Software/Hardware Support/ Maintenance INTEGRATED CLEANING SERVICES 27,326.45 Service Contracts INTEGRATED VOTING SOLUTIONS 69,735.93 Printing/Copying/Reports INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY INC 2,348.19 ITI MV Kiosk Fees Payable INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC 1,444.62 Books & Subscription IREA 116,375.23 Utilities/Electric ITS PLUS INC 17,960.00 Traffic Signal Camera’s J & A TRAFFIC PRODUCTS 1,047.00 Sign Parts & Supplies J P MORGAN CHASE BANK 737,221.99 Purchasing Cards 10/05/17-11/04/17 JACKSON-BROWN, CARMEN NICOLE 94.40 Travel Expense JACOBSOHN , BARBARA ELAINE 835.63 Election Judges/Referee Fees JAG EXPRESS COURIER 93.60 Other Purchased Services JAMES R PEPPER LLC 7,389.00 Roof Inspections JAY DEE CLEANING & RESTORATION INC 10,356.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Service JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION 480,252.00 Construction/Regional Crime Lab JEFFERSON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES 9,501.26 Other Professional Services JESSEE, BRAD 11.13 Travel Expense JOB SITE VISITOR INC 1,200.00 Video Editing Services JOHANESON , CAROL ANN 638.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees JOHANESON , MICHAEL H 418.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees JOHNSON, DAWN LYNNETTE 94.40 Travel Expense JOHNSON, JOI MARIE 196.21 Travel Expense JONES , MICHAEL JOSEPH 148.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees JORDAN PHD, KENYON P 2,250.00 Recruitment Costs JULIE A HARRIS ALTERATIONS 477.00 Clothing & Uniforms KALLASH, JACOB ROBERT 42.16 Travel Expense KAMINSKY SULLENBERGER & ASSOCIATES INC 7,200.00 Conference Hosting Expenses KANIA , KENNETH EDWARD 264.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees KANSAS SALT LLC 133,267.16 Salt & Other Ice Removal KEN CARYL GLASS INC 2,088.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Supplies KENNEDY - COLORADO LLC 11,159.31 Building/Land Lease/Rent KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY 390,859.20 Asphalt & Asphalt Filler KIMBER, TERRY 107.97 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder Continued to Next Page 932303

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nications Company LLC nka Centurylink ComTrustees - Paul Ramadan Managing General Inc - Williams Communications LLC fka Willimunications LLC C/O The Corporation ComPartner Douglas Heights Ltd - Paul Ramadan ams Communications Inc fka Vyvx Inc nka Wilpany, Registered Agent - WilTel CommunicaManaging General Parter Douglas Heights Ltd a Tel Communications LLC - Centurylink Communications LLC - Centurylink Communications tions LLC - WilTel Communications LLC C/O Colorado General Partnership - Fuller and ComLLC C/O The Corportation Company, ReThe Corporation Company, Registered Agent pany - Gregory W Morris Registered Agent gistered Agent - Williams Communications LLC Level 3 Communications LLC C/O The CorporaFuller and Company - Qwest Communications fka Williams Communications Inc fka Vyvx Inc tion Company, Registered Agent - Sprint ComCompany LLC a Delaware limited liability comnka WilTel Communications LLC - Williams Occupant - Alfred C Allis Etal - Douglas munications Company LP C/O The Prentice-Hall pany nka Century Link Communications LLC Communications LLC fka Williams CommunicaHeights Ltd nka Douglas Heights LLP - Douglas Corporation System Inc, Registered Agent Spr i nt C om m uni c ati ons C om pany LP a tions Inc fka Vyvx Inc nka WilTel CommunicaHeights LLP - Land Services Inc - Douglas Alan Gene Auslander as Vice President LarkDelaware limited partnership - Level 3 Commutions LLC C/O The Corporation Company, ReHeights Ltd a Colorado General Partnership nka spur Meadows Inc a Nevada Corporation nications LLC a Delaware limited liability comPublic Notice Douglas Heights LLP - Summer M Vanderbilt gistered Agent - Level 3 Telecom Holdings LLC pany - WilTel Communications LLC a Delaware Lance Kerness President, Secretary and TreasSummer M Vanderbilt aka Summer Morgan C/O The Corporation Company, Registered limited liability company - Qwest CommunicaNOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE urer Larkspur Meadows Inc - Douglas A Barnes Vanderbilt Groubert aka Summer M Groubert Agent - Level 3 Communications Inc C/O The tions Company LLC fka Qwest Communications AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION as Agent for Douglas Heights Ltd a Colorado INA Group LLC - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO Corporation Company, Registered Agent - QwCorporation nka Centurylink Communications FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED General Partnership C/O Land Services Inc NA - Charles V Gundelach - County of Douglas, est Communications Company LLC nka CenLLC - Level 3 Communications Inc - Level 3 Sydney S Macy as Colorado Director for The Trustee - H. Sol Cersonsky and Jack D. Feuer turyLink Communications LLC - Qwest CommuTelecom Holdings Inc - WilTel Communications To Every Person in Actual Possession or Conservation Fund a Maryland non-profit CorTrustees - Paul Ramadan Managing General nications Company LLC nka Centurylink ComInc - Williams Communications LLC fka Williporation - Jodi R O'Day, Resident Agent The Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation Partner Douglas Heights Ltd - Paul Ramadan munications LLC C/O The Corporation Comams Communications Inc fka Vyvx Inc nka WilLot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation Managing General Parter Douglas Heights Ltd a pany, Registered Agent - WilTel CommunicaTel Communications LLC - Centurylink CommuName the Same was Taxed or Specially Asnications LLC - Centurylink Communications - Christine Quinlan Registered Agent The ConColorado General Partnership - Fuller and Comtions LLC - WilTel Communications LLC C/O sessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or LLC C/O The Corportation Company, Reservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation - David pany - Gregory W Morris Registered Agent The Corporation Company, Registered Agent Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To gistered Agent - Williams Communications LLC E Archer and Associates Inc - Beth Miller Title Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Fuller and Company - Qwest Communications Level 3 Communications LLC C/O The Corporafka Williams Communications Inc fka Vyvx Inc Officer Land Title Guarantee Company Company LLC a Delaware limited liability comtion Company, Registered Agent - Sprint Comnka WilTel Communications LLC - Williams Douglas Heights LTD a Colorado General PartOccupant - Alfred C Allis Etal - Douglas pany nka Century Link Communications LLC munications Company LP C/O The Prentice-Hall Communications LLC fka Williams Communicanership - Steven M H Cersonsky, Personal RepHeights Ltd nka Douglas Heights LLP - Douglas Spr int Com m unications Com pany L P a Corporation System Inc, Registered Agent Heights LLP - Land Services Inc - Douglas tions Inc fka Vyvx Inc nka WilTel Communicaresentative for the Estate of H Sol Cersonsky Delaware limited partnership - Level 3 CommuAlan Gene Auslander as Vice President LarkHeights Ltd a Colorado General Partnership nka tions LLC C/O The Corporation Company, Rea/k/a Harold Solomon Cersonsky nications LLC a Delaware limited liability comspur Meadows Inc a Nevada Corporation Douglas Heights LLP - Summer M Vanderbilt gistered Agent - Level 3 Telecom Holdings LLC pany - WilTel Communications LLC a Delaware Lance Kerness President, Secretary and TreasSummer M Vanderbilt aka Summer Morgan C/O The Corporation Company, Registered You and each of you are hereby notified that on limited liability company - Qwest Communicaurer Larkspur Meadows Inc - Douglas A Barnes Vanderbilt Groubert aka Summer M Groubert Agent - Level 3 Communications Inc C/O The the 3rd day of November 2004 the then County tions Company LLC fka Qwest Communications as Agent for Douglas Heights Ltd a Colorado INA Group LLC - FRHL LLC and UMB Bank CO Corporation Company, Registered Agent - QwTreasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State Corporation nka Centurylink Communications General Partnership C/O Land Services Inc NA - Charles V Gundelach - County of Douglas, est Communications Company LLC nka Cenof Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SumLLC - Level 3 Communications Inc - Level 3 Sydney S Macy as Colorado Director for The Trustee - H. Sol Cersonsky and Jack D. Feuer turyLink Communications LLC - Qwest Commumer M Vanderbilt the following described real Telecom Holdings Inc - WilTel Communications Conservation Fund a Maryland non-profit CorTrustees - Paul Ramadan Managing General Centurylink Com- Support/ estate situate the County fkaAMERICA Willi- INCnications Company LLC nka poration - JodiSUMMIT R O'Day, Resident Agent The PATHOLOGY 205.00in Forensic Testingof Douglas, State of ORACLE 4,631.00 Software/Hardware Continued From Last Page: Page 2 of 2 Inc - Williams Communications LLC Conservation SUPER Fund SEER a Nonprofit Corporation Partner Douglas Heights Ltd - Paul Ramadan munications LLC C/O The Corporation ComColorado,758.00 to wit:Clothing & Uniforms ams Communications Inc fka Vyvx Inc nka WilCORPORATION Maintenance The Conservation FundRICHARD a Nonprofit Corporation Managing Parter Communications LLC - Centurylink CommuSWARTZ, S 60.02 Travel Expense ORMSBEE, SONIA pany, Registered Agent - WilTel 13.63 CommunicaTravel Expense KISSINGERGeneral & FELLMAN PC Douglas Heights Ltd a 278.00TelLegal Services LLC and - Centurylink - Christine Quinlan Agent The ConColorado General Partnership LLC C/O TRACT IN NE1/4NE1/4 10-10-67 1.42 AM/L SWEEPRegistered STAKES UNLIMITED 550.00 Process Service Fee OSTLER, CLAUDIA tions LLC - WilTel Communications 217.02 Travel Expense KLOTZ, MERLIN -- PETTY CASH - Fuller and Com- 68.17nications Travel Expense Printing Costs Communications C/O Corportation Company, servation FundSWITSER a Nonprofit Corporation - David pany Gregory W Morris Registered Agent 50.17LLC The Corporation Company, 298.50 Registered Agent EAST OF ATCHISON TOPEKA &Fees SANTE FE , FRANCES P 453.75 Election Judges/Referee OSTRAVICHRe, GREGORY MACE Election Judges/Referee Fees KOCH,- FRED Metro AreaThe Meeting Expense gistered Agent Williams Communications LLC E Archer and Associates Inc Beth Miller Title Fuller and Company Qwest Communications Level 3 Communications LLC C/O The CorporaRR SYMBOL ARTS 1,347.74 Operating Supplies/Equipment OSWALD , DOYLE EUGENE 630.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees KOIS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 22,590.00 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts WilliamsRoad Communications IncPACIFIC fka Vyvx IncAUTOMATION Officer Land T Title Guarantee Company Company LLC aINC Delaware limited liability comtion Company, Registered 2,917.93 Agent - Sprint ComD MERTLICH INC 6,240.00 Other Professional Services OFFICE INC Copier Charges KOLBE STRIPING 9,586.75fkaContractor Marking WilTelRefund Communications LLC - Williams LTD aMEGAN Colorado pany nka Century Communications LLC - 180.00nkaCJS-Fees munications Company LP C/O The Prentice-Hall and said County Treasurer TAGGART, L General Part94.40 Travel Expenseissued a certificate of PAC-VAN INC 194.00 Equipment Rental Douglas Heights KORENEK II, WILLIAMLink CHARLES Communications Communicanership - Steven M H SHELLEY Cersonsky, Spr in tCONTINENTAL Co m m u n iSTERLING c a tio n s C ompa n y L P145,832.00 a Corporation System Inc, Registered purchase therefore Summer M Vanderbilt.

TAILER, M Personal Rep2,113.96 Travel to Expense NICOLE ELIZABETH 138.42 TravelAgent ExpenseKORF Cars, Vans, PickupsLLC fka WilliamsPALMER, tions Inc fka Vyvx Inc nka WilTel Communicaresentative for the Estate of H Sol Cersonsky Delaware limited partnership Level 3 CommuAlan Gene Auslander as Vice President LarkThat said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the TAYLOR, VIVIAN A 9,807.58 Other Professional Services PARKER SENIOR CENTER INC 2,881.00 Transportation Grant Services KOSTROSKI , KAREN 198.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees LLC C/O The Corporation Company, Re-AND SANITATION a/k/a Harold Solomon Cersonsky nications LLC a LDelaware limited liability com- 265.50tions spur Meadows Inc a Nevada delinquent* taxesTravel assessed TAYLOR, VIVIAN A 4,091.82 Expenseagainst said real esPARKER WATER 2,575.32Corporation Water & SewerKRAUSE, KIMBER Travel Expense gistered Agent Level 3 Telecom Holdings LLC pany WilTel Communications LLC a Delaware Lance Kerness President, Secretary and Treastate for the year 2003.

That said real TECHNO RESCUE LLC 51,790.00 Electronic Recycle Event estate was PARKS, COLORADO STATE 456.00 Due to State - State Park Pass KTK GENERAL CONTRACTING LIMITED 4,001.00 Escrow Payable of you are The Corporation Company,PASS, Registered limited - Qwest Communica- 153.02C/O urer Larkspur Meadows Inc - 77.45 Douglas A Barnes taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AlINChereby notified that on 750.00 Telephone/Communications RYAN D CJS-Fees Refund You and each TELERUS KUBICZ,liability ELZBIETAcompany J Instructor Travel - Level 3 CommunicationsPCS IncMOBILE C/O The November 2004 the then County tions as Agent for Douglas Heights Ltd Computer a Colorado fred C Allis Etal for said Portal year Support 2003 2,041.66 Wellness 95.00 Supplies the 3rd day of TELLIGEN KUBLCompany GROUP LLCLLC fka Qwest Communications 4,557.75Agent Liability Insurance Corporation Company, Registered Agent QwTreasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State Corporation nka Centurylink Communications General Partnership C/O Land Services Inc TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LLC 191.50 Other Professional Services PEAK FACILITATION GROUP 200.00 Other Professional Services LAFFITTE, AUSTIN 265.50 Travel Expense est Communications Company LLC nka Cenof Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to SumLLC - Level 3 Communications Inc - Level 3 Sydney S Macy as Colorado Director for The That on the 10th day of February 2017 said THOMPSON, JOHN WOODROE 42.42 Travel Expense 1,321.70 Prisoner Maintenance Supplies LASER TECHNOLOGY INC 180.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Service PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Summer M Vanderbilt assigned said certificate mer M Vanderbilt the following described real turyLink Communications LLC - Qwest CommuTelecom Holdings Inc - WilTel Communications Conservation Fund a Maryland non-profit CorTHOMPSON, STACY 137.50 Inmate Hair Care PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 10,489.25 Software/Hardware Support/ LAVI INDUSTRIES 7,231.96 Service Contracts of purchase to Summer M Groubert. That said nications Company LLC nka Centurylink Comestate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Inc - Williams Communications LLC fka Williporation - Jodi R O'Day, Resident Agent The THOMSON REUTERS WEST 5,633.61 Software/Hardware Subscription Maintenance LAWCommunications OFFICE OF JEFFREYInc J TIMLIN 8,371.90munications Legal ServicesLLC C/O The Corporation ComConservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation Summer M Groubert on the 10th day of FebruColorado, to wit: ams fka Vyvx Inc nka WilTHYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION 33,758.00 Elevator holder Services of said certificate, PINERY HOMEOWNERS 965.54 Security Services LAYDON, ABE 55.62 Travel Expense The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation ary 2017 the present pany, Registered Agent - WilTel CommunicaTel Communications LLC - Centurylink CommuTILLSON, JENNIFER M 358.60 Travelupon Expense PINERY WATER 3,101.00 Water & Sewer LE, MINH QUANG FeeLLC Refunds - Clerk & Communications Recorder nications LLC - Centurylink Communications 532.69tions - Christine Quinlan Registered Agent The Conhas made request the Treasurer of said TRACT IN NE1/4NE1/4 10-10-67 1.42 AM/L - WilTel LLC C/O& WASTEWATER TO THE RESCUE Transportation PMAM CORPORATION 442.66 Alarm Administration Expenses LEARY, LAURA 1,924.06TheTravel Expense Company, Registered LLC C/O The Corportation Company, Reservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation - David County15,534.25 for a deed to said Grant realServices estate; That a EAST OF ATCHISON TOPEKA & SANTE FE Corporation Agent TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 524,210.16 Due to Castle Rock-MV INTERNATIONAL CO INC and Associates 15,579.00 LEE, LUANNE Travel Expense gistered Agent - Williams Communications LLC 185.60Level E Archer Inc - BethEscrow MillerPayable Title Treasurer’s Deed will be issued forLicense said real es3 Communications LLC C/O POLIVKA The CorporaRR TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 255,312.72 Intergovernmental-Castle PORTERCARE ADVENTIST 7,087.25 Medical, Dental & Vet Services LEMNAH, DAVE 323.22 Fee Refunds Clerk & Recorder fka Williams Communications Inc fka Vyvx Inc Officer Land Title Guarantee Company tate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M.,Rock on the 29th tion Company, Registered Agent - Sprint ComTOWN OF LARKSPUR 24.50 Due to Larkspur-MV License PRATT, CHRISTOPHER 94.40 Travel Expense LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS 4,109.25 Telephone/Communications nka WilTel Communications LLC - Williams Douglas Heights LTD a Colorado General Partday of March 2018 unless the same has been munications Company LP C/O The Prentice-Hall and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of TOWN OF 2,409.42 Intergovernmental-Larkspur PRO DISPOSAL 2,570.16Personal Waste Disposal LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 1,181.70Corporation Software/Hardware Support/ Communications LLC fka Williams Communicanership - Steven M H Cersonsky, Rep-Services redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed purchase therefore toLARKSPUR Summer M Vanderbilt.

System Inc, Registered Agent -& RECYCLING TOWN OF PARKER 304,676.92 to Parker - MV License PROVOKELarkSOLUTIONSresentative INC Professional Services Maintenance tions Inc fka Vyvx Inc nka WilTel Communicafor the Estate54,656.00 of H SolOther Cersonsky from said sale atDue any time prior to the actual exAlan Gene Auslander as Vice President That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the TOWN OF PARKER 239,563.50 PUBLIC TRUST ADVISORS LLC 5,833.33 Accounting & Financialdelinquent* Services LIFTECH 3,992.69spur Sidewalk Repair Inc a Nevada Corporation tions LLCCORPORATION C/O The Corporation Company, Rea/k/a Harold Solomon Cersonsky ecution of said Intergovernmental-Parker Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my Meadows taxes assessed against said real esTPM STAFFING SERVICES 3,677.35 Contract Work/Temporary Agency QUATTRONE, COSMO 265.50 Travel Expense LIGHTING ACCESSORY & WARNING SYSTEMS 15,371.64 Vehicle Up fitting gistered Agent - Level 3 Telecom Holdings LLC hand this 14th day of December 2017 Lance Kerness President, Secretary and Treastate for the year 2003. That said real estate was TRACEY, TANA in the name(s) of Al249.08 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder QUINN, CASH 119.78notified Metro Area LILLYThe , KREGG BRYAN Judges/Referee Fees C/O Corporation Company, Registered 528.00 You and each of you are hereby thatMeeting on Expense taxed or specially assessed urerElection Larkspur Meadows Inc - Douglas A SUSAN Barnes-- PETTY TRAVIS , SANDRA LYNN 519.75 Election Judges/Referee Fees QUINTERO, CAITLIN ANNE 325.28 Travel Expense LINCOLN STATION METRO DISTRICT 690.78 Sales Tax Revenue Sep 2017 Agent - Level 3 Communications Inc C/O The the 3rd day of November 2004 the then County /s/ Diane A. Holbert as Agent for Douglas Heights Ltd a Colorado fred C Allis Etal for said year 2003 TRI-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Oversight InspectionCounty Services R.E. MONKS CONSTRUCTION EVOC Project LINDEMAN JR,Company, GILBERT LEONARD 1,199.25General Election Partnership Judges/Referee Fees Corporation Registered Agent - QwTreasurer of the County of94,074.61 Douglas,Moore in theRoad State County1,143.43 Treasurer of Douglas C/O Land Services Inc TRINITY SERVICES GROUP 2017 INC said 35,591.91 Inmate Meals RABB , DAVID LAWRENCE 148.50 Election Feeson the 10th LIVING CENTER LLC Medical,SDental & Vet est Communications Company LLC nka Cen- 460.00Sydney of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Judges/Referee SumMacy asServices Colorado Director for The That day of February TRIP SAVERS COURIERS 324.75 & Delivery Service REMY CORPORATION 1,225.00described Other Professional LOCLYZ MEDIA SERVICES LLC - Qwest Commu1,750.00Conservation Other Professional Services Summer M Vanderbilt assigned said certificate turyLink Communications mer M Vanderbilt the following real Services Legal Notice No.:Postage 932186 Fund a Maryland non-profit CorELECTRONIC LABORATORIES 137.00 Operating Supplies/Equipment REPORTS 560.00 Other State Professional LONER, FRANK H Other Professional of purchase toTROXLER Summer M Groubert.

That said INC First Publication: nications Company LLC nka Centurylink Com- 500.00poration Douglas, of Services December 14, 2017 - Jodi RServices O'Day, Resident AgentNOW TheINC estate situate in the County of TSIOUVARAS SIMMONS HOLDERNESS 1,496.04 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering REPP, THOMAS -RICHARD 247.01 Travel Expense LONG , DORIS JANET Election Judges/Referee Fund aFees Nonprofit Corporation Summer M Groubert on the 10th day of Febru-INC Last Publication: munications LLC C/O The Corporation Com- 807.25Conservation Colorado, to wit: December 28, 2017 TUMEY , PHYLLIS Election Judges/Referee Fees RESPEC CONSULTING & SERVICES 1,470.00 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering LOUVIERS WATER & SANITATION 5,192.61TheWater & Sewer ary 2017 the present holder Aof said certificate, Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation pany, Registered Agent - WilTel CommunicaPublisher:643.50 Douglas County News-Press TURNER , WAYNE 409.75 Election Judges/Referee Fees REVISION 13,711.25 Douglas County Innovation LOWNSDALE, JASON ABBOTT Travel Expense Quinlan Registered Agent The INC Conhas League made request upon the RTreasurer of said tions LLC - WilTel Communications LLC C/O 661.00- Christine TRACT IN NE1/4NE1/4 10-10-67 1.42 AM/L TWISTED 4,625.00 Other Repair & Maintenance Service LYLECorporation SIGNS INC Company, Registered Agent 3,545.00 Sign PartsFund & Supplies County for a deed to TIMBER said real estate; That a servation a Nonprofit Corporation - David The EAST OF ATCHISON TOPEKA &Training SANTE FE TYLER 7,391.23 Mitigation Services RHINEHART, THERESARR 295.80 Travel Expense LYTLE3WATER SOLUTIONS LLC 4,228.08E Archer Water Consulting Services and Associates Inc - Beth Miller Title Treasurer’s Deed willTECHNOLOGIES be issued forINC said real esLevel Communications LLC C/O The Corpora1,291.75 Operating Supplies/Equipment RICHLAND TOWERS-DENVER LLC 2,315.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent MACDONALD EQUIPMENT COMPANY 15,025.99Officer Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts tate to the saidULINE at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 29th Land Title Guarantee Company tion Company, Registered Agent - Sprint ComUNCC unless the same has been 2,176.45 Other Professional Services KATHERINE 59.21 a Metro Area Meeting MAKELKY, DAN Travel Expense Heights LTD a Colorado RIDER, General Partday of March 2018 munications Company LP C/O The Prentice-Hall 149.27Douglas and said County Treasurer issued certificate of Expense UNIFIRST CORPORATION 1,520.60 Clothing & Uniforms RIGHT ON LEARNING 33,884.14 MOther Professional Services MARKHAM , ALEXANDER Election- Steven Judges/Referee Fees redeemed. Said property may be redeemed M H Cersonsky, Personal RepCorporation System TInc, Registered Agent - 462.00nership purchase therefore to Summer Vanderbilt. for Project the Estate of H Sol Cersonsky from said sale UNITED at any REPROGRAPHIC time prior to the actualINC exAlan Gene Auslander as Vice That said tax lien sale was made satisfy SUPPLY 328.35 Operating Supplies/Equipment RMAF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS 180.00 toCounty Fair the Service/Fair MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC President Lark543,251.63resentative Asphalt Overlay ecution of saidUNITED Treasurer’s Deed. SERVICE Witness my Harold spur Meadows Inc a Nevada Corporation - 8.91a/k/a delinquent* taxes assessed against said real esSTATES POSTAL 10,000.00 Postage & Delivery Service Administration MARTIN, MATT Travel ExpenseSolomon Cersonsky hand this 14thUNIVERSITY day of December Lance Kerness tate for the year 2003. That said OF DENVER2017 80.00 Conference, Seminar, Training Fees RMOMS 286.00realUAestate Testing was MATABI, JOTHAM President, Secretary and Treas- 385.79 Travel Expense andExpense each of you are hereby notified thatTRAFFIC on urer Meadows Inc - Douglas A Barnes 861.70YouTravel taxed or specially assessed3,056.00 in the name(s) of Al- Services URS CORPORATION 7,304.82 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering ROADSAFE SYSTEMS Other Professional MAY,Larkspur CODY TYLER 3rdRefunds day of- Clerk November 2004 theROBERT then County /s/ Diane asMCCANN, Agent THOMAS for Douglas Heights Ltd a Colorado 722.31theFee fred C Allis Etal for said year7,544.00 2003 Contract Work/Temporary US BANK 6,987.74 Banking Service Fees HALF TECHNOLOGY Agency A. Holbert & Recorder Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State County Treasurer of Douglas County General Partnership C/O Land Services Inc 2,500.00 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 295.00 Service Contracts ROBERTS, DARRELL 335.36 Travel Expense MCCLURE, CHRIS Escrow Payable sold at public sale to Sydney S Macy That on the 10th day of February 2017 said Services US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 18,882.00 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering THESum1,807.00 Other Professional MCINTOSH, BRUCEas T Colorado Director for The 4,800.00of Colorado, Election Judges/Referee Fees tax lienROCK, Summer M Vanderbilt assigned certificate Legal Notice No.: 932186SERVICE M Vanderbilt the following described real Conservation Fund a Maryland non-profit Cor- 62.40merTravel US POSTAL 15,000.00 Postage & Delivery Service ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP INC 25,195.14said Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering MCKINZIE, CHRISTY Expense purchase to Summer M Groubert.

That Supplies said situate in the County of AIRofSOLUTIONS First Publication: December poration - JR, Jodi R O'Day, Resident Agent The 47.00estate VACURA, CRAIG14, 2017 141.56 Travel Expense ROCKYState MOUNTAIN 34.42 Operating MCKNIGHT JOHN A Election Judges/Referee Fees of Douglas, Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation - 118.00Colorado, Summer INC M Groubert on the 10th day of Street, Februto wit: Last Publication: December 28, 2017 VANGOSEN , NANCY JOLENE 838.88 Election Judges/Referee Fees ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXCAVATING 67,045.20 Roads, Drainage-Construction MCMILLAN, JENNY Travel Expense The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation ary 2017 the present holder of said certificate, Publisher: Douglas County News-Press VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES 547.62 Cell Phone Service*AVL ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAIL SERVICES 974.32 Postage & Delivery Service MCNEIL, ALANA 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Louviers - MDR Christine Quinlan Registered Agent The Conhas made request upon the535.51 Treasurer of said IN NE1/4NE1/4 10-10-67 1.42 AM/L VINCENT, BILL 39.38 Travel Expense ROGGEN FARMERS ELEVATOR Propane CORPORATION 1,954.00TRACT Roof Repairs servation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation - David 81.77EAST a OF ATCHISON TOPEKA & SANTE FE VISITING ANGELS OF DENVER 3,501.75 Senior Services Grant ROHRER , BARBARA ACounty for a deed to said real 624.25estate; ElectionThat Judges/Referee Fees MEADE, SEAN PAUL Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder EMEREDITH, Archer and Associates Inc - Beth Miller Title 770.23RRTravel Expense for said esVITEK , ANN M 107.25 Election Judges/Referee Fees RONING, DOUGLAS WTreasurer’s Deed will be issued 2,500.00 Escrowreal Payable RODNEY L Officer Land Title Guarantee tate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M.,Travel on the 29th VITEK , MICHAEL R 107.25 Election Judges/Referee Fees ROSE, KENNETH 654.28 Expense MERITAGE HOMES OF COLORADO INC Company56,400.00 Escrow Payable Douglas Heights day of March 2018 unless the same has &been said County certificate of SERVING VONAGE BUSINESS 1,812.14 Telephone/Communications Postage Delivery Service ROYAL PROCESS & PARALEGAL SERVICE 110.00 METRO MIX LLC LTD a Colorado General Part- 679.00andConcrete ServicesTreasurer issued a nership Steven M H Cersonsky, Personal Rep- 990.00purchase redeemed therefore to Summer M Vanderbilt.

W.E. O’NEIL CONSTRUCTION 442,259.00 Parker Service Center Project RUFENER , CARROL Bredeemed. Said property may 470.25beElection Judges/Referee Fees METRO -TAXI Transportation Grant Services resentative for the to the actual exsaidJudges/Referee tax lien saleFees was made RYDER to satisfy the J from said sale at any time prior WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY 15,965.00 Other Machinery & Equipment , LYNETTE 451.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees MEYER , EUGENE V Estate of H Sol Cersonsky 382.25That Election a/k/a Harold Solomon ecutionSUPPLY of saidINC Treasurer’s8,205.30 Deed. Operating WitnessSupplies/Equipment my taxes assessed said real WALZ, ELIZABETH ANN 418.37 Travel Expense ANDesCONSTRUCTION MEYER , RICHARD OTTO Cersonsky 246.25delinquent* Election Judges/Referee Fees againstSAFETY hand this 14th day of December 2017 tate for the year 2003.

That said real estate was WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC 12,612.45 Other Professional Services SAPP, BRIAN K 243.20 Travel Expense MEYER , SHELLEY L 382.25 Election Judges/Referee Fees You and each of you are hereby notified that on 50.00taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AlWEAVER, TIFFANY GRANT 3.17 Travel Expense SATHER, ELIZABETH L PSY D 600.00 Other Training Services - Booking MEYERS, SHAWN Refund of Overpayment the 3rd day of November /s/ Diane A. Holbert C Allis Etal forServices said year 2003 WEBB, LINDA 40.45 Travel Expense Fees MILLER WENHOLD CAPITOL 2004 the then County 10,000.00fredOther Professional Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State County Treasurer of Douglas County WELLS FARGO BANK NA 40.50 Printing/Copying/Reports SAVIO HOUSE 3,800.00 Other Professional Services MILLER, JEN & MICHAELA 300.00 Security Deposit Refund-Louviers ofMIRACLE Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Sumon the 10th day of February 2017 , said WEMBER INC 30,714.37 Design Services SCHAFER GERALDINE 830.63 Election Judges/Referee Fees PARTY FOUNDATION 1,915.00That Security Deposit Refund-Fairground VanderbiltFees assigned said certificate PAMLegal Notice No.: 932186 mer M Vanderbilt WES TEST 10,640.00 Road Repair, Maintenance & Overlay SCHENCK-KELLY, 27.29 Travel Expense MISARE , SALLY A the following described real 409.75Summer Election M Judges/Referee of purchase to Summer M Groubert. That said estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of First Publication: December 14, 2017 WESIERSKI , BRIDGET E 517.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees SCHEUBER & DARDEN ARCHITECTS 1,000.00 Other Professional Services MOHAR , JUDITH LYNN 321.75 Election Judges/Referee Fees Summer M Groubert on the 10th day of FebruColorado, to wit: Last Publication: December 28, 2017 WESIERSKI , WALTER P 611.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees SCHLEY, VICKIE 26.54 Travel Expense MONROE JR, LAWRENCE EDWARD 1,014.75aryElection 2017 Judges/Referee the present Fees holder of said certificate, Publisher: Douglas County News-Press WESTERN EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO 1,020.80 Equipment & Motor Vehicle Parts SCHOEBERL , MARK WILLIAM 115.50 Election Judges/Referee Fees MONTANO, TRACEY MARIE 123.90 Travel Expense has made request upon the Treasurer of said TRACT IN NE1/4NE1/4 10-10-67 1.42 AM/L WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC 8,186.72 Janitorial/Operating Supplies & SCHOEBERL , SHIRLEY M 382.25 Election Judges/Referee Fees MOON , MARTY MICHAEL 528.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees County for a deed to said real estate; That a EAST OF ATCHISON TOPEKA & SANTE FE Equipment BRIAN 208.53 Clothing & Uniforms MOON, JASON 4,378.75Treasurer’s Instructor Travel Deed will be issued forSCHULTZ, said real esRR WESTSIDE TOWING INC 6,996.50 Vehicle Tow Services S-COMM FIBER INC 13,445.00 Other Professional Services MOORE, MATTHEW P 265.50tateTravel Expense to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 29th WETHERBEE, ERIN LEIGH 283.44 Travel Expense SCOTT, EVAN LAWRENCE 433.41 Travel Expense MOUNTAIN VIEW ELECTRIC INCissued a certificate of 13.00dayFee ofRefunds March- Clerk 2018& Recorder unless the same has been and said County Treasurer WHITE , DONNA KATHLEEN 839.75 Election Judges/Referee Fees SECURITY CENTRAL 16,378.83 Security Services/Equipment MTM RECOGNITION Recognition Programs Said property may be redeemed purchase therefore to Summer M Vanderbilt.700.49redeemed.

WHITE CONSTRUCTION GROUP 14,993.81 Building Project Services SERVICES 3,671.95 Transportation of Prisoners MULVEY METZGER Election Fees prior to SECURITY said Judges/Referee sale at any time the actualTRANSPORT exThat said, DEBORAH tax lien sale was made to satisfy the 330.00from WHITE, JOEL 229.50 Travel Expense SELECTRON TECHNOLOGIES INC 29,605.00 Software/Hardware Support/ MUNGAI, JAMES 6,970.00 Other Professional Services ecution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my delinquent* taxes assessed against said real esWICK , SHIRLEY A 96.25 Election Judges/Referee Fees Maintenance MURRAY , DONNA LORENEThat said real estate was 508.75hand Election thisJudges/Referee 14th day ofFees December 2017 tate for the year 2003.

WILCOX CAPITAL LLC 1,237.16 Property Utilities SEMPERA 27,920.00 Contract Work/Temporary Agency MYKES, taxed or HEATHER specially assessed in the name(s) of Al- 123.90 Travel Expense WILDCAT SHOPPING CENTER LLC 9,744.54 Building/Land Lease/Rent SHADY TREE SERVICE LLC 9,571.00 Property Maintenance Services NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC 343.00 Other Professional Services /s/ Diane A. Holbert fred C Allis Etal for said year 2003 WILLIAMS, AARON MICHAEL 265.50 Travel Expense SHILOH HOME INC 8,800.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent NAVEX GLOBAL INC 2,439.65County HotlineTreasurer Subscription of Douglas County WILLIAMS, KELLY ANN 532.11 Travel Expense SHOULTZ, STEVE 116.75 Clothing & Uniforms NCAFC GROUP LLC 5,080.75 Other Professional Services That on the 10th day of February 2017 said WILLIAMS, RICHARD D 9,600.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees SHRED-IT 300.35 Other Purchased Services Fee Notice Refunds No.: - Clerk932186 & Recorder NEEDHAM, & PRISCILLA Summer MSCOTT Vanderbilt assigned said certificate 783.86Legal WILLIS OF FLORIDA 906.25 Liability Insurance SILVA CONSTRUCTION INC 322,468.00 Sidewalk Repair NELSON, BECKY 409.12 Travel Expense of purchase to Summer M Groubert. That said First Publication: December 14, 2017 WILSON & COMPANY INC 49,040.69 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering SILVESTRI, PATRICIA 49.43 Travel Expense NET TRANSCRIPTS Other ProfessionalDecember Services Summer M Groubert on the 10th day of Febru- 385.09Last Publication: 28, 2017 WILSON, LYNNE 297.91 Metro Area Meeting Expense SIMONSON, DAVID 66.77 Travel Expense NEVE’S INC holder of said certificate,700.00Publisher: Clothing &Douglas Uniforms County News-Press ary 2017UNIFORMS the present WIZ-QUIZ DRUG SCREENING SERVICE 375.00 UA Testing SKY CLIFF CENTER 600.00 Development Disability NEWTON, has madeJENNIFER requestCupon the Treasurer of said 243.20 Travel Expense WIZ-QUIZ LAKEWOOD 425.00 UA Testing Grant-Agriculture Program NICHOLSON-KLUTH, County for a deedHOLLY to said real estate; That a 123.90 Travel Expense WOODBURY, KRYSTAL 55.53 UA Testing SKYE TEAM LLC 4,100.00 Leadership Academy NICOLETTI-FLATER Treasurer’s Deed ASSOCIATES will be issued for said real es- 605.00 Other Professional Services WRIGHT , ERIN MARIE 638.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees SLOAN, CURT 85.00 Travel Expense NILEX tate to INC the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 29th 83.75 Other Construction/Maintenance XCEL ENERGY 3,734.07 Traffic Signal Utilities SMITH, ANDREA 210.00 Travel Expense Materials day of March 2018 unless the same has been XCEL ENERGY 98.39 Utilities/Gas SMITH, KAREN A 9,600.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees NIULI’I FOUNDATION redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed 190.00 Security Deposit Refund-Fairground XENTITY CORPORATION 11,527.62 Contract Work/Temporary Agency SMYTH, RICHARD 8.72 Travel Expense NMSsaid LABSsale at any time prior to the actual ex3,850.00 Forensic Testing from ecution of DRUG said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my 87.75 Medical, Dental & Vet Services YOUNG WILLIAMS PC 64,067.88 Contract Work/Temporary Agency SOO , NANCY JORGENSEN 409.75 Election Judges/Referee Fees NORCHEM TESTING hand this MARGO 14th day of December 2017 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS 4,022.23 Office Supplies NORMAN, 100.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder TOTAL AMOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS $15,549,239.82 SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY 1,168.00 Building/Land Lease/Rent NORTH STAR DESIGN-BUILD LLC 25,108.00 Fairgrounds Regional Park /s/ Diane A. Holbert FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2017 SPECTRA CONTRACT FLOORING SERVICES 38,325.41 Tri-County Health Project Equipment Building County Treasurer of Douglas County SPRADLEY BARR FORD LINCOLN OF GREELEY 205,652.00 Cars, Vans, Pickups NURSERY ACRES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 30.00 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE BILLS APPROVED STAMP, ROBERT 600.00 Election Judges/Referee Fees OAKLANDS RANCH SAWMILL 239.70 Operating Supplies Legal Notice No.: FOR PAYMENT DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2017 BY THE DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD STANLEY CONSULTANTS INC 9,934.00 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering OBERLE , LINDA SUE932186 217.25 Election Judges/Referee Fees First Publication: December 14, 2017 OF COMMISSIONERS UNDER WHOSE DIRECTION THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED. STANMARK ELECTRIC COMPANY 1,433.00 Other Purchased Services O’CONNELL, RICHARD V 548.30 Tuition Reimbursement Last Publication: 28, 2017 STANSBERY, JACK 34.24 Travel Expense O’CONNOR SMITH,December KATHRYN REBECCA 179.60 Travel Expense Publisher: Douglas County News-Press N. ANDREW COPLAND, CPA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE STARKEY, VICTORIA 158.92 Travel Expense ODANIEL, JILL & SAMUEL 539.37 Fee Refunds - Clerk & Recorder STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY 9,600.00 Software/Hardware Support/ OFFICE DEPOT 637.65 Office Supplies Maintenance OLDCASTLE PRECAST INC 20,380.00 Other Construction/Maintenance STONEGATE VILLAGE METRO 2,561.21 Water & Sewer Materials Legal Notice No.: 932303 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 STUART, RAVEN 83.53 Travel Expense OLSSON ASSOCIATES 529.00 Roads, Street, Drainage-Engineering First Publication: December 28, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Conservation Fund a Maryland non-profit Corporation - Jodi R O'Day, Resident Agent The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation - Christine Quinlan Registered Agent The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation - David E Archer and Associates Inc - Beth Miller Title Officer Land Title Guarantee Company Douglas Heights LTD a Colorado General Partnership - Steven M H Cersonsky, Personal Representative for the Estate of H Sol Cersonsky a/k/a Harold Solomon Cersonsky

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November 2004 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Summer M Vanderbilt the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Summer M Vanderbilt.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2003. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Alfred C Allis Etal for said year 2003

That on the 10th day of February 2017 said Summer M Vanderbilt assigned said certificate of purchase to Summer M Groubert. That said Summer M Groubert on the 10th day of February 2017 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 29th day of March 2018 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 14th day of December 2017 /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 932186 First Publication: December 14, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 29th day of JANUARY 2018, final settle-

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

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

Age Requirement: 18 years or older for year-round volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp programs.

Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutreach@denveraudubon.org or 303-973-9530.

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

Need: Host families for internationPublic Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

CityPUBLIC and NOTICE County 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 29th day of JANUARY 2018, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and NORTH STAR DESIGN-BUILD, LLC for the 2017 FAIRGROUNDS REGIONAL PARK EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING, INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #034-17 (PO#37545), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said NORTH STAR DESIGN-BUILD, LLC 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 29th day of JANUARY 2018, 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, Colorad o 80104.

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

Legal Notice No.: 932290 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2018 HOT IN-PLACE REPAVING PROJECT; DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-006 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of hot in-place repaving of approximately 133,000 square yards of asphalt pave-

City and County

Separate sealed bids for 2018 HOT IN-PLACE REPAVING PROJECT; DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-006 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of hot in-place repaving of approximately 133,000 square yards of asphalt pavement at various locations throughout Douglas County. Bid items include hauling and placement of approximately 7,300 tons of hot mix asphalt provided by the County, removal of asphalt mat, placement of aggregate base course for shoulder material, adjustment of a manhole, and pavement marking.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • HOT IN-PLACE RECYCLING AND REPAVING – 133,230 SY • FURNISH ASPHALT (HAUL ONLY) (20-25 MILES) - 7,326 TON • AGGREGATE BASE COURSE (CLASS 6) – 1,908 TON Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

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

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

al high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: Provide a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out online application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org.

Public Notice Go toPUBLIC www.ayusa.org.

INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2018 HOT IN-PLACE Castle Rock SeniorDOUGLAS ActivityCOUNTY REPAVING PROJECT; PROJECT NUMBER CI services 2018-006 to willlocal be reCenter: Provides ceived by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, seniors.

Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite Need: Volunteer 220, Castle Rock, COdrivers 80104, to untiltake Tuesday, January 16,to 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This seniors appointments, theproject groconsists of hot in-place repaving of approximcery store,square pharmacies more. ately 133,000 yards of and asphalt pavement at various locations throughout Douglas Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733County. Bid items include hauling and placement of approximately 7,300 tons of hot mix as2292 phalt provided by the County, removal of asphalt mat, placement of aggregate base course for shoulder material, adjustment of a manhole, Children’s Hospital Colorado and pavement marking.

South Campus, Highlands

The Contract Documents will be available after Ranch 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Contact: 720-777-6887 Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any Colorado Humane Society: other means than as described above may not be Handles complete or accurate, and it and is theneBidder’s animal abuse responsibility to obtain a complete set of the glectPlans cases.and Specifications. Douglas Project County not be held to responsible misinNeed:will Volunteers care for for pregformation received from private plan rooms.

nant cats, dogs and their litters, as

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at wella.m. as on homes for cats and dogs 10:00 Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at that the Department Public Works require of socializing orEngineering, that are Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite recovering from surgery or injuries.

220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

All questions are due to Daniel Teresa Roberts, Broaddus, P.E., Project Engineer Contact: 303- by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. The 961-3925 Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the same address.

Colorado Refugee English as a

The Project includes the following major items Second Language and approximate quantities:Program:

Teaches English to recently

• HOT IN-PLACE RECYCLING AND REPAVING – 133,230 SY have fled arrived refugees, who • FURNISH ASPHALT (HAUL ONLY) war or MILES) persecution in their home (20-25 - 7,326 TON • AGGREGATE BASE COURSE (CLASS 6) – 1,908 TON Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

City and County

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

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Legal Notice No.: 932266 First Publication: December 21, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS This road shall be considered for vacation on January 23, 2018, at 2:30 P.M. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460.

File #/Name: SB2017-059/ Stonegate Filing 2, 2nd Amd, Centre Drive and Stonegate Filing 2, 6th Amd, Tract B Legal Notice No.: 932305 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Last Publication: December 28, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2018 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND CURB RAMP RETROFI T PROJECT; DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2018-001, will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, installation of new sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet protection, and upgrading several curb ramps to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout Douglas County. Bid items include hot mix asphalt for patching, unclassified excavation, and aggregate base course.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any

country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

Need: Volunteers to teach English.

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

Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language.

Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

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

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@ emilygriffith.edu.

Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Public Notice Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids forfor 2018 SIDEWALK Need: Advocates children, to get REPAIR AND CURB RAMP RETROFIT to know,DOUGLAS speak upCOUNTY for andPROJECT ensure PROJECT; NUMBER CI 2018-001, will in be court received by the their best interests Owner, Douglas County Government, DepartContact: 303-695-1882 or www. ment of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, adv4children.org.

Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, Janu-

ary 23, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, installation of new sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet protection, and upgrading several curb ramps to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout Douglas County. Bid items include hot mix asphalt for patching, unclassified excavation, and aggregate base course.

City and County

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

• CONCRETE PAVEMENT (10 INCH) (CLASS P) – 6,636 SY • CONCRETE CURB RAMP (6 INCH) – 8,546 SY • CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE 2 (SECTION MS) (6 INCH) (6 FOOT – 6 INCH) – 16,247 LF Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

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

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Legal Notice No.: 932313 First Publication: December 28, 2017 Second Publication: January 4, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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