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Jumping off the page Writers share the good word in library gatherings

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At Koelbel Library, patrons don’t just check out the literature — they supply it.

A group of eight gathered at the Writers Circle event Jan. 9 in Centennial, reading pages of their works aloud and trading constructive criticism, warm praise and lots of laughs. The monthly event welcomes all types of writing — “no matter what you write,” the library website says. The writers on that night heard works that ranged from dramatic acts that happened centuries ago to real-life experiences that still reverberate today.

Crinkling of pages turning over and the lilting of writers’ animated voices reading in the tones of their characters punctuated the sharing periods between the discussions, and Carla Michelle Brown, 41, was among the more engaged commenters.

At the event, “You have a diverse excitement and enthusiasm,” said Brown, an educator and speaker who lives in Centennial. “The (writings) are so different from my own, but I always find something I can relate to.”

The program for adults is open to new faces and a range of skill levels, but it also sees accomplished writers — one at the Jan. 9 gathering, Ronda Gold of Greenwood Village, just got her first novel published, she said.

Writers can read a few doublespaced pages of their work for constructive feedback, and they should also bring four to six printed copies to pass out for written critique.

The next Writers Circle is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Koelbel, 5955 S. Holly St. It’s held the second Wednesday of each month.

Arapahoe Libaries also offers a teen writers group, Bottom of the Inkwell, at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, at 3:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month. That group is for ages 13 to 17.

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Kyle Curry, 32, reads his piece as Rosemary Berry, 45, left, and Bruce Johnson, 82, follow along on Jan. 9 during the Writers Circle event at Koelbel Library. The adult event in Centennial is recurring and welcomes all types of writing, “no matter what,” the library website says.

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Rosemary Berry, 45, reads a page of Straight Talk - Straight Answers her writing at the ongoing Writers Right, Carla Michelle Brown, 41, gives feedback on a group member’s writing at the Writers Circle event Jan. 9 at Koelbel Library in Centennial. Brown, who lives in Centennial and recently moved from Houston, read her own writing to the group as well. Becca Postma, programming specialist for Arapahoe Libraries, sat next to her, facilitating the discussion.

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Arapahoe County officials take oath of office

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There’s a new sheriff in town — and a few other new elected officials to boot.

Arapahoe County’s elected officials took their oaths at the county commissioners’ chambers in Littleton on Jan. 8, after a November election that saw three incumbent Republicans voted out in favor of Democratic challengers.

Tyler Brown became Arapahoe County’s new sheriff, having defeated incumbent Dave Walcher.

“I stand here humbled by the task and the great opportunity to serve the citizens of Arapahoe County,” Brown said. “I’m committed to ensuring that Arapahoe County stays one of the safest counties to live, work and raise families.”

Joan Lopez became the new clerk and recorder, having defeated incumbent Matt Crane.

“This is the second time I ran for this office,” Lopez said. “When I told my daughter I was running again, she cried, because it’s a lot of work... but this is my career. This is something I fought for for six years.”

PK Kaiser was sworn in as county assessor, having defeated incumbent Marc Scott.

“I’m going to work to make sure the assessor’s office is more accessible to everyone in this county,” Kaiser said. “I’ll play by the rules, and I will never let you down.”

Also sworn in: • District 4 County Commissioner Nancy Jackson, a Democrat, who was re-elected with two-thirds of the vote over Republican challenger

Joan Lopez sits on her husband’s lap as she awaits the call to be sworn into office as the county clerk and recorder. Lopez fought back tears of joy as she took her oath with her young daughter at her side.

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• District 2 County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, a Republican, who narrowly squeezed out a win over challenger Don Strickland.

• County Treasurer Sue Sandstrom, a Republican, who ran unopposed.

• County Coroner Kelly Lear, a Republican, who ran unopposed.

Incoming Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown addresses the crowd after taking his oath of office. Brown, 36, thanked outgoing Sheriff Dave Walcher for his years of service.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT Nancy Jackson addresses the crowd after being sworn in as county commissioner.

Jackson said she felt called to serve in elected office in hopes of leaving the world better than she found it.

District Attorney George Brauchler, who oversees the 18th Judicial District, snaps a picture as Tyler Brown is sworn in as sheriff.

PK Kaiser takes the oath of office to become county assessor.

During his oath, Kaiser placed his hand on a stack of holy books representing several faiths, saying later that he wanted to represent the diversity of Arapahoe County.

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Map is sorrowful guide to lost loved ones Partnership addressing opioid crisis is tied to project born of grief

REMEMBERING LOVED ONES

The Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map can be found on the National Safety Council’s website at memorial.nsc.org. Its Stop Everyday Killers campaign with information about the opioid epidemic and its victims can be found at stopeverydaykillers.nsc.org.

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The online map is a living, breathing eulogy of people who have died from opioid use.

Matt Lazarus, of Castle Rock, “was known for having a ‘heart of gold’” and “will be missed by many,” according to his profile, which does not specify when or how he died.

“I am so proud to call him my son,” the profile reads. “Love and miss you forever Matthew.”

Alexander Leeds, of Golden, overdosed on heroin in 2013.

His profile says it was the 22-year-old’s first time using the drug — he was attempting to stifle pain from a dry socket complication from the removal of his wisdom teeth.

“As a mother it never gets easier, it just gets different.

Prayers to every mother that’s gone/going through this same pain.”

J.T. Lindemann was a Wyoming man who died in 2007 at age 22 after battling a drug addiction that started with a prescription for oxycodone.

“He is greatly missed by family and friends and will be remembered by all as a free spirit, the spark that lit up a room with his smile and funloving ways,” his profile says.

The Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map — now housed on the National Safety Council website as a nationwide testament of grief and love — was first created in 2015 by J.T.’s older brother, Thornton resident Jeremiah Lindemann, to show the human impact of the opioid crisis. Armed with data from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Lindemann built a series of maps showing the steadily increasing numbers of opioid overdose deaths in Adams County and the state from 2000 to 2014.

Lindemann then scheduled a meeting with Adams County commissioners, which inspired them to connect with other organizations and elected officials battling opioid misuse.

Eventually, as a result of that outreach, Adams and Arapahoe counties teamed with Tri-County Health Department, a health agency serving Arapahoe, Adams and

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A woman stands in front of the Prescribed to Death memorial exhibited through the Stop Everyday Killers campaign run by the National Safety Council. The exhibit features 22,000 opioid pills engraved with the faces of people who died from opioids. The campaign also promotes a map, the Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map, first created by Thornton man Jeremiah Lindemann to document the local impact of the opioid crisis.

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Jeremiah Lindemann helped kick-start a three-county partnership to prevent opioid overdoses when he approached his Adams County commissioners in 2015 with concerns about the national opioid crisis. Lindemann lost his brother, J.T., who battled an addiction to prescription medication.

JESSICA GIBBS Douglas county residents, to form the Tri-County Overdose Prevention Partnership in 2016. Its mission: to prevent opioid overdoses in the three counties and better educate the community on their addictive power. Odorisio “This initially started with just a concerned

J.T. Lindemann became addicted to prescription medication and ultimately died of related health problems in 2007. His brother, Jeremiah Lindemann, created a map that memorializes those lost to the opioid epidemic, now run by the National Safety Council.

COURTESY PHOTO citizen coming in,” Adams County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio said of Lindemann.

“He was so influential.”

Diving in For Lindemann, the maps were a way to open up about his brother’s death after years of silence.

J.T. was transparent about his oxycodone use, Lindemann said. “He said, ‘Give me five minutes and I can go into any bar and come out with it.’

He knew how to get it. It was just everywhere.”

Lindemann, however, was confused by the drug. He’d rarely heard of oxycodone and didn’t know the medication could be addictive. At the

time of J.T.’s death, in 2007, no one talked about opioids, namely prescription pain medication, as addictive substances, let alone an epidemic, Lindemann said.

In those days, Lindemann rarely spoke about his brother’s drug use. “It’s not easy talking about losing someone close to you to drugs, because of the stigma,” he said.

Then actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died in 2014 from a combination of drugs, including heroin. A Colorado senator’s son was arrested and charged with heroin possession that same year. A story related to opioids was seemingly on the news each night, Lindemann said. The issue suddenly seemed to be everywhere.

In 2015, he decided J.T.’s story also needed to be told.

And that he needed to do something to help.

A self-described tech geek who works in GIS mapping and knows how to mold piles of data into animated, storytelling maps, he did just that by creating a presentation comprising about seven maps detailing the rising number of opioid-related deaths in Adams County. In May of that year, he showed them to the Adams County commissioners and coroner.

The maps were haunting, O’Dorisio remembers.

The first one painted counties across Colorado in shades of red based on their number of opioid deaths since 2000.

Adams County, along with Denver, Jefferson and El Paso,

Locations and maps of medication take-back sites are available on the Colorado Department of Health & Environment website, colorado.gov/cdphe, along with information about what is and is not accepted. Tri-County Health Department also provides maps of medication take-back sites and needle disposal locations. Those are available at tchd.org/opioids. had the darkest crimson hue.

The others showed activity on social media from people sharing about lost loved ones, locations of medication dropoff sites, deaths broken down by age or drug type, and more.

“It really struck each of us, how scary it was, how serious the situation was,” O’Dorisio said. “It made me want to dive in.”

Roughly three months after the meeting, Adams County created the Adams County Opioid Prevention Group to explore how opioid overdoses and misuse could be prevented in Adams County. Its membership included county commissioners, the county coroner, the Tri-County Health Department and more.

Just the beginning In Arapahoe County, Bill Holen was grappling with his own connection to the epidemic — a 21-year-old nephew from California who grew addicted to Holen oxycodone following a car accident.

In 2012, the Arapahoe County commissioner was appointed to his first term in office when he began noticing signs of the opioid problem beyond his own family. Holen started networking with other county and state officials to address the issue. In the spring of 2013, Arapahoe County formed the Arapahoe County Opioid Task Force to closely examine the problem and try to develop a plan to SEE MAP, P7

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How the Tri-County Overdose Prevention Partnership battles opioid misuse

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begin to address it. It initially included the coroner, sheriff and Holen, but later expanded to include Kaiser Permanente, Holen said.

In 2013, Holen’s nephew died of a drug overdose the day after checking into a halfway house. He was attempting to transition back home after successfully completing a 30-day detox and a six-month outpatient program. He’d asked to come home, Holen said, but his parents feared he wasn’t ready and hoped the halfway house could be a stepping-stone out of treatment.

“He was a beautiful young man,” Holen said.

In 2013 and 2015, the years the Arapahoe and Adams county initiatives, respectively, began, rates of overdose deaths painted a troubling picture.

Colorado providers wrote approximately 3.7 million opioid prescriptions in 2013 and about 3.5 million in 2015, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

The rate of prescription opioid overdose deaths in Arapahoe County in 2013 was 1.6 per 100,000 people. In 2010, the rate was 1.95 and last year it was 6.2 per 100,000 people.

For heroin, the rate was 2 overdose deaths per 100,000 people in 2013. In 2010, it was 0.64 and in 2017 nearly 2.5 per 100,000 people.

In 2015, when the Adams County initiative began, the county’s prescription opioid overdose death rate was 7.6 per 100,000 people. In 2010 it was 5.1 and in 2017 it was 12.6 per 100,000 people. The rate of heroin overdose deaths was 2.8 per 100,000 people in 2015 compared to 0.84 in 2010 and 4.6 in 2017.

O’Dorisio had begun researching how neighboring communities were addressing opioids when he learned Holen had already started work in Arapahoe County.

Leadership from both counties’ opioid initiatives met in early 2016 to discuss shared goals and decided to join forces.

The Tri-County Health Department came in to facilitate a new group comprising members from Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. With that, the Tri-County Overdose Prevention Partnership, referred to by its members as TCOPP, was born. It met for the first time in May 2016.

The partnership quickly identified people in the community who wanted to fight the epidemic, including law enforcement agencies, members of the criminal jus-

BY THE NUMBERS According to the National Safety Council, the amount of opioids prescribed in the U.S. during 2015 was enough to medicate every American “around the clock for three weeks.” Nearly six in 10 Americans have leftover opiates at home, and 20 percent have shared those with another person.

Abuse reports 115 people in the United States die from opioid overdoses every day. Roughly 21 percent to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them. About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.

of heroin users in Colorado say they started their drug use with a prescription medication.

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According to the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, 70 percent

Online maps provided by the TriCounty Health Department show that from 2012 to 2017 there were nearly 200 heroin deaths in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. For that same time frame and area, there were 539 prescription opioid deaths.

tice system and community leaders, O’Dorisio said. The partnership, managed by TriCounty Health Department, today comprises more than 30 organizations and private citizens.

In 2017, the partnership drafted goals and a multipronged attack plan by creating workgroups to focus on six key areas: youth prevention, public aware-

ness, provider education, safe disposal, harm reduction and treatment.

TCOPP is among several organizations in Colorado leading the way to curb the opioid epidemic, said J. Scott Bainbridge, founder of Denver Back Pain Specialists and board member of the Colorado Pain Society.

Holding workshops, like ones that TCOPP offers to educate

providers on best prescribing practices, is important in the mission.

Holen believes the partnership has had a positive impact in the decrease of prescription-opioid overdose deaths and improved awareness of opioids’ addictiveness.

The number of prescription opioid-related deaths in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties from 2012 through

2013 was 150. From 2014 through 2015 it was 206. From 2016 through 2017, the number dropped to 183.

Still, “the enormity of the problem is getting worse, not better,” Holen said, as some people move to street drugs, such as heroin, when they can no longer afford prescriptions.

“Now we’re seeing increases in heroin deaths and, with the introduction of fentanyl into the mix, we’re seeing increased uses of that,” he said.

Fentanyl is a synthetic, or man-made, opioid medication that’s classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as having a high potential for abuse. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the SEE MAP, P8

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are grieving every place in America,” Holen said. “The only way it’s going to get resolved is through a collaborative effort.”

most recent cases of overdoses or deaths related to fentanyl involved illegally made versions of the drug.

Pharmaceutical fentanyl is typically used to control severe pain among people like cancer patients. The illicit version is often mixed with other substances like heroin or cocaine.

From 2012 through 2013, the three counties reported 44 heroin deaths.

Over the next two years that increased by 39 percent, and from 2016 to 2017 it increased again by 54 percent from 2014-2015 for a total of 94 heroin deaths in the two-year period.

Approximately 70 percent of Colorado’s heroin users say their drug use began with a prescription, according to the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health.

The partnership is collecting data so that it can accurately measure the effects of its efforts, O’Dorisio said. He hopes it continues to make relation-

‘It just gets different’ The maps Lindemann showed his commissioners three years ago are now filled with outdated data and links that don’t work — except for Celebrating Lost Loved Ones, which gained widespread attention when the National Safety Council began running it on its website in 2018.

Katherine van den Bogert, a program manager for survivor advocates, volunteers at the nonprofit National Safety Council, which works to reduce preventable deaths. She learned of the map through a former colleague and believed it would fit well with the organization’s campaigns about opioid education.

“We just thought it was a really nice way to raise awareness of the broad impact of the opioid epidemic,” she said. “It was just such a personal story, that (Lindemann) took as a personal mission.”

The map is now promoted in the organization’s Stop Everyday Killers

Katherine van den Bogert with the National Safety Council said the council began managing the Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map, which memorializes victims of the opioid epidemic, because of its ability to put faces to the issue.

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ships with organizations relevant to the crisis and further promote accountability for opioid use and the prescribing of opioids.

Holen is hoping for the same.

“Thousands and thousands of people’s lives have been altered — families

campaign, which travels the country exhibiting a memorial comprising 22,000 white opioid pills engraved with the faces of someone who died in the epidemic during 2015. Anyone who views the memorial is also informed about Celebrating Lost Loved Ones.

And anyone can add a loved one, his or her photo and a brief biography to the map.

In Highlands Ranch, there’s Lindsey Jo, who grew addicted to pain medication after being prescribed pills for back problems, her profile says. She died in 2016 after several attempts at treatment and an eight-month stint of sobriety.

“I cannot describe the pain that my entire family is going through,” one of Lindsey’s parents wrote. “We will never be the same and I am so angry that she did not get the help she needed.”

Devon Miller, an avid snowboard and wakeboard rider whose experiences with prescription opioids began with a torn meniscus in his knee, lived in Morrison. He attempted rehab three times, his profile states.

He died in 2016 at age 30.

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DA to examine claims of innocence for convicted

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Taking a proactive approach, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has launched a process to investigate “legitimate” claims that convicted individuals may be innocent, the office announced.

“If there has been a miscarriage of justice in this district, and someone’s liberty is at stake, I want to ensure there is a path to have their liberty restored,” District Attorney George Brauchler said in a news release Jan. 7.

The Conviction Review Brauchler Unit will consist of volunteers who once worked in the criminal justice system — former prosecutors, judges, law enforcement investigators and criminal defense attorneys — who will review claims of innocence submitted by those who have been convicted at trial in the judicial district.

The judicial district encompasses Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

The claim submitted must be “credible evidence of innocence,” the release said — not a legal issue such as allegations of improper evidence collection or missteps in the court process, according to Vikki Migoya, spokeswoman for the DA’s office.

Those issues would fall outside of the Conviction Review Unit process.

The new initiative wasn’t spurred by

an existing case in the judicial district or by pressure from advocacy groups — it was purely Brauchler’s initiative, Migoya said.

“While we have no evidence that these cases exist in our jurisdiction, I know that the criminal justice system was created, and is run, by human beings,” Brauchler said in the release.

“And like anything created and run by human beings, the criminal justice system is capable of making mistakes.”

If a case is accepted, the CRU will review trial and case materials and any new evidence, and a re-investigation may be conducted, the release said. If the CRU finds a valid claim of innocence, the case will be presented to Brauchler. If he agrees with the recommendation, he’ll determine what action can and should be taken.

To the DA’s office’s knowledge, the only other similar initiative in the Denver area is the Conviction Integrity Unit started by DA Michael Dougherty in Boulder County last year, Migoya said.

“My goal as the elected district attorney and the mission of my office is to seek justice,” Brauchler said. The CRU “is one more way I can serve the constituents who elected me to uphold and prosecute the law to the best of my abilities.”

More details about the CRU process — and the applications to serve as a volunteer or apply for a case review — are on the DA’s website at www.da18. org/conviction-review-unit.

Polis inauguration highlights theme of ‘Colorado for All’ Health care, environment, preschool among promises made by new governor speech

BY JAMES ANDERSON AND COLLEEN SLEVIN ASSOCIATED PRESS

Democrat Jared Polis’ inauguration as the first openly gay U.S. governor firmly moved Colorado to a darker shade of blue as he vowed to expand health care, pursue publicly funded preschool and protect the environment.

Polis, 43, emphasized his inaugural theme, “Colorado for All,” to mark the historic occasion. He took the oath of Polis office accompanied by his longtime partner and “first gentleman,” Marlon Reis. Their children, Caspian and Cora, also attended.

“I must begin by saying I am very conscious of the fact that there were

many brave people over the years who made it possible for someone like me to be standing here giving a speech like this,” Polis said.

On Jan. 8, hundreds of people gathered outside the state Capitol on a crisp morning to watch the ceremony under sunny skies. Current lawmakers and former governors attended under tight security that included closed streets.

Leaning over a white metal barricade, Todd Grove, 55, of Denver was amazed that a gay man was being sworn in as governor 26 years after Colorado was dubbed the “hate state” when voters passed a measure to ban anti-discrimination laws that protect gay people. The amendment was later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Grove said he was counting on Polis and a Legislature dominated by other Democrats to push for access to health care and defend the Affordable Care Act, which President Donald Trump has tried to dismantle.

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Crow eyes ethics reform, campaign finance, guns New congressman talks about goals after ousting incumbent

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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After besting fiveterm Republican Rep. Mike Coffman — who had previously proven to be ironclad in the 6th Congressional District — new Democratic Rep. Jason Crow in January entered Washington under a government shutdown and a caustic environment between Democrats and the White House.

Amid the chaos, Crow says he’s keeping his eye on the ball, moving early to supCrow port campaign finance reform and push gun control measures while also working to end the shutdown.

The 6th District includes Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Brighton and the north part of Thornton, among other areas.

Crow, an Aurora resident, talked to Colorado Community Media Jan. 10 about his first priorities in Congress

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and his plans to engage the district’s communities. Responses were lightly edited for clarity.

Has the shutdown changed your first priorities in Congress?

It’s not an “either-or” — it’s not about addressing the shutdown or the promises. We’re doing both. On the first day of Congress, within hours, we passed an omnibus appropriations bill to reopen the government. This was not a partisan bill.

Just a few months ago, it got overwhelming support from Republicans.

Since then, I’ve also co-sponsored (the bill) HR 1, which has three parts. A campaign finance reform component deals with ending the influence of dark money in politics — disclosing money so you’re able to see who’s behind some of these ads and organizations.

The second major pillar is a voting rights (component) and aims to end gerrymandering.

The third is an ethics reform, slowing the revolving door between politicians and the private sector, and preventing members of Congress from serving on corporate boards, to make sure they’re focused on the work of the people when they’re here.

What are the most pressing issues in CD6?

The first is that we have to open the government. There are (thou-

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sands of) Coloradans who are furloughed or working without pay. Yesterday, I held shutdown office hours, answering phones and listening to stories of people in the district, letting them know we’re working hard to resolve this issue. These are our friends, neighbors, members of our communities, being held hostage by this president.

I talked about on the campaign trail: gun-violence prevention. I’m someone who grew up a hunter, and I’m a combat veteran, but I’m also a parent. I don’t have to tell you, our community has been impacted a lot more than most by gun violence. HR 8 (which would close the “gun-show” loophole for background checks) was introduced two days ago.

We have to protect our “dreamers” — that issue has gone on way too long.

(Sixteen percent of) people in the district were born outside the country. We need to put family reunification in immigration at the forefront.

How do you see yourself fitting into oversight of the White House?

I was not sent to Washington to play political games. The people of Colorado uniquely don’t view themselves through a political lens — they just want someone to get the job done.

But Congress undoubtedly has a really important role to serve as the check on executive branch. That’s how the framers envisioned the legislative branch, and that’s what I’m going to do. And the last few years, I think we saw a Congress unwilling to do that with this administration.

I’m not afraid to do it when it’s nec-

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“It’s two steps forward and one step back all the time,” Grove said.

“We have to have those moments where hate doesn’t win,” said Stuart Lord, a former president of Naropa University, a liberal arts school, who spent months canvassing for Polis last year.

Polis is a wealthy tech and education entrepreneur and former fiveterm congressman from Boulder. He succeeded Gov. John Hickenlooper, a centrist Democrat, former Denver mayor, petroleum geologist and beer pub entrepreneur who served the maximum two terms. Hickenlooper is considering a 2020 presidential run.

Polis trounced then-state treasurer Walker Stapleton in November after a campaign in which health care and Trump’s presidency were the top issues.

Polis’ inauguration marked a special day for LGBTQ advocates nationwide.

The festivities included an evening “Blue Sneaker Ball,” named after the footwear Polis sported during his campaign. Pop singer and LGBTQ activist Cyndi Lauper and the R&B combo Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats performed.

essary. We still have kids separated at the border. We need to codify restrictions to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

Coffman made efforts to reach out to immigrant communities. Do you feel you can emulate that?

I have my own approach to leadership. What that was over the last two years, and will continue to be, is a high degree of transparency and accessibility. I made a commitment I was going to run a grassroots campaign, be everywhere, and at end of the day, by the time Nov. 6 rolled around, we had been a part of almost 300 community events. That’s from Highlands Ranch all way up to Brighton and eastern Thornton. We went to every group within the district and made our case, and we’re going to continue to do that.

I made a pledge to hold town halls once every quarter. I’m going to be at events and let people know where I stand on the important issues facing this community and this country. I will hear from them and keep an open mind as well as I go forward.

You had your disagreements, but what’s something you might admire Coffman for?

Coffman and I share a history of service … After the election, Mike Coffman and I went to a Veterans Day event together, stood next to each other and supported our vets, shoulder to shoulder. At the end of the day, coming off a hard-fought campaign, we were focused on supporting veterans, and I was proud to do that.

The new governor has vowed to pursue a public health insurance option and to reduce insurance and prescription costs. He’s called for universal health care, suggesting Colorado could partner with neighboring states to create a regional market.

Polis also promised to pursue publicly funded preschool and kindergarten.

And he made it clear that protecting public lands, confronting climate change and promoting renewable energy are priorities.

Polis once supported fracking limits but has abandoned that stand, saying there’s a place for exports of Colorado oil and gas, a $32 billion industry.

Former state Rep. Dianne Primavera, a health care advocate, was sworn in as lieutenant governor. Primavera is a cancer survivor and most recently led Colorado’s Susan G. Komen Foundation chapter in its battle against breast cancer.

Polis earned his wealth by starting an internet company in college and revolutionizing online greeting cards and floral retail. He served on the state board of education before going to Congress.

Polis insists he will fight what he called the nation’s “growing divisiveness and rising tribalism.”

“We will never, ever, be outworked,” he said. “We will never be stunted by a lack of imagination.”

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‘There’s only so long that I can hold out’ As the U.S. government shutdown continues, Federal Center workers yearn to get back to work

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been out of work since the shutdown’s first day. All of his coworkers love what they do, he said, and they don’t deserve to be out of work.

“I’m trying to figure out how to make $500 stretch another two weeks.

The chaos of not knowing what’s going to happen is the hardest part,” said Moody, who lives in Wheat Ridge. “I’ve probably put five miles in just pacing back and forth. Everyone I know just wants to go back to work. We just want our lives back.”

Trump recently stated that he is prepared to continue the partial government shutdown for “months, or even years.”

“Any federal worker I talk to — they’re all invested in their jobs,” Sabel said. “Who is running this country, man? We didn’t elect Rush Limbaugh.

I’ve never seen anything like it, and I never thought I would see anything like this.”

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Jake Slyder was planning on taking his wife on a hot springs vacation to celebrate their two-year anniversary — but the U.S. government partial shutdown forced him to cancel those plans.

Slyder is one of the more than 50,000 federal workers in Colorado who has been out of work since the U.S. government partial shutdown took effect Dec. 22. As he waits to return to his job — he didn’t want to say exactly what he does — Slyder picked up a job driving for the transportation service Lyft.

“The biggest thing is the psychological effects — the uncertainty and anxiety,” said Slyder, a Wheat Ridge resident. Slyder is a contract geospatial imaging specialist for the Bureau of Land Management. He declined to say which company he works for, because he wanted to speak as an individual about his own experience.

“We have some money tucked away.

But how long will (the government shutdown) go on for? There’s only so long that I can hold out. It’s important to let people hear what people in our situation are going through.”

The U.S. government went into a partial shutdown when President Donald Trump requested more than $5 billion from Congress to be added to federal spending legislation to pay for a wall on the Mexico border. The previous federal spending legislation expired Dec. 21, and when Democrats strongly opposed funding Trump’s wall, he refused to step down from his request — leading to the shutdown.

For Tom Sabel, an agricultural statistician at the Federal Center in Lakewood, this isn’t his first rodeo dealing with a government shutdown.

The Federal Center is a 623-acre campus that is home to 28 different federal agencies spread across 44 office buildings.

In his 32 years with the government, this is his fourth time dealing with a shutdown as a federal employee. Sabel said he’s called Sen. Cory Gardner multiple times each day since the shutdown started, and he recently visited Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office.

“I love my job, it’s never a problem for me to go in,” said Sabel, a Lakewood resident. “I was dedicated to the cause — and this is what I get.”

Sabel is married and has an 89-yearold mother he assists financially.

“I’m tired of being a pawn in these guys’ games,” he said.

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Minimum wage rises in Colorado, 19 other states Impact on employers debated as some must now pay twice the amount dictated by federal law ASSOCIATED PRESS

As of Jan. 1, Colorado’s minimum wage is $11.10 an hour, a 90-cent hourly increase from 2018. The Centennial State is not alone, as 19 other states also raised the minimum wage with the dawn of 2019.

Across the country, some business owners have found they must pass the additional cost on to the consumer.

At Granny Shaffer’s restaurant in Joplin, Missouri, owner Mike Wiggins is reprinting the menus to reflect the 5, 10 or 20 cents added to each item.

A two-egg breakfast will cost an extra dime, at $7.39. The price of a threepiece fried chicken dinner will go up 20 cents, to $8.78.

Wiggins said the price hikes are necessary to help offset an estimated $10,000 to $12,000 in additional annual pay to his staff as a result of a new state minimum wage law that took place Jan. 1.

“For us, it’s very simple: There’s no big pot of money out there to get the money out of ” for the required pay raises, Wiggins said.

The new minimum wage requirements are affecting millions of work-

VOTERS APPROVED STATE’S PAY HIKES Colorado’s minimum wage has increased at least 90 cents an hour each year since 2017. That’s because voters in 2016 passed Amendment 70, a state law that set the course for a $12 minimum wage.

In 2017, the state’s minimum wage was increased by 99 cents per hour to $9.30 under the law, which called for 90-cent hikes in 2018, 2019 and 2020. That last increase will take the wage to $12 per hour.

The law also paved the way for the tipped-employee minimum wage to rise from $5.20 in 2016 to $8.98 in 2020.

As of Jan. 1, minimum wage in Colorado stands at $11.10 an hour. For tipped employees, it’s $8.08 per hour.

Source: www.colorado.gov/cdle/minimumwage ers. The state wage hikes range from an extra nickel per hour in Alaska to a $1-an-hour bump in Maine, Massachusetts and for California employers with more than 25 workers.

Seattle’s largest employers now have to pay workers at least $16 an hour, and in New York City, many businesses must pay at least $15 an hour. That’s more than twice the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.

The state and local wage laws come amid a multi-year push by unions and liberal advocacy groups to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour nationwide. Few are there yet, but many states have ratcheted up wages through phased-in laws and adjustments for inflation.

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raising the minimum wage after state legislators did not. In Missouri, the minimum wage rises from $7.85 to $8.60 an hour as the first of five annual increases that will take it to $12 an hour by 2023.

At Granny Shafffer’s in Joplin, waitress Shawna Green has seen her base pay go up. But she has mixed emotions about it.

“We’ll have regulars, and they will notice, and they will bring it to our attention, like it’s our fault and our doings” that menu prices are increasing, she said. “They’ll back off on something, and it’s usually their tips, or they don’t come as often.”

Economic studies on minimum wage increases have shown that some workers do benefit, while others might see their work hours reduced. Businesses may place a higher value on experienced workers, making it more challenging for entry-level employees to find jobs.

Seattle, the fastest-growing large city in the U.S., has been at the forefront of the movement for higher minimum wages. A local ordinance raised the

minimum wage to as much as $11 an hour in 2015, then as much as $13 in 2016, depending on the size of the employer and whether it provided health insurance.

A series of studies by the University of Washington has produced evolving conclusions.

In May, the researchers determined that Seattle’s initial increase to $11 an hour had an insignificant effect on employment but that the hike to $13 an hour resulted in “a large drop in employment.” They said the higher minimum wage led to a 6.9 percent decline in the hours worked for those earning under $19 an hour, resulting in a net reduction in paychecks.

In October, however, those same researchers reached a contrasting conclusion. They said Seattle workers employed at low wages experienced a modest reduction in hours worked after the minimum wage increased, but nonetheless saw a net increase in average pretax earnings of $10 a week.

That gain generally went to those who already had been working more hours while those who had been working less saw no significant change in their overall earnings.

Both supporters and opponents of higher minimum wages have pointed to the Seattle studies.

The federal minimum wage was last raised in 2009. Since then, 29 states, the District of Columbia and dozens of other cities and counties have set minimum wages above the federal floor.

Some have repeatedly raised their rates.

“The federal minimum wage has really become irrelevant,” said Michael Saltsman, managing director of the Employment Policies Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based group that receives funding from businesses and opposes minimum wage increases.

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A $5.8 million Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) was awarded to the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood.

The grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families will support innovations to accelerate Colorado’s efforts to ensure that all children are ready for kindergarten, CDHS announced in a news release.

The PDG B-5 program, part of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, will support Colorado Shines Brighter, the state’s effort to analyze the landscape of the early childhood education system through a comprehensive needs assessment and strategic planning process, according to the release.

These tools will help Colorado implement changes to the system to maximize the availability of highquality early childhood care and education options for low-income and underserved families across providers and partners, improve the quality of care, streamline administrative infrastructure, and improve state-level early childhood care and education funding efficiencies, the release said.

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A handwritten letter can speak volumes

nce a week, I go fishing.

I throw a few lines out, and I never know what I am going to catch.

I received an extraordinary, handwritten, four-page letter (with enclosures) from a reader named Janet who lives in Franktown.

This column is in its seventh year. I have received hundreds of emails, and a few letters, but nothing like Janet’s letter.

She reminded me that she had written to me once before, last

winter. She called it a “fan letter.”

I’ve mentioned before that I’m from Michigan, and it turns out she is from Michigan too.

“I grew up in the most geographically dull part of the state, in the center of the mitten, in the small town of Alma.”

I looked it up. The population was less than 10,000 in 2010, and it’s just a little over six square miles.

Janet is familiar with Lake Superior State University in Sault

Ste. Marie, and Lake Superior State University’s annual list of banished words. She referred to the column I wrote last year about some of the banished words and expressions that are still being overused.

“Transparency” for one.

The 2019 list is out and it includes “POTUS,” “FLOTUS,” and “SCOTUS,” and one that is long overdue.

“Legally drunk.” Think about it.

I sent Janet a letter and

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thanked her, and told her that her letter reminded me of Ruth Todd (1909-2006), a dear friend whom I visited on Sunday mornings for eight years.

I fixed breakfast for us and then we spent a couple of hours in her living room. Invariably she reminisced, and she had a lot to reminisce about, including dates with big band leader Eddie Duchin, and encounters with Buckminster Fuller and Carl Sandburg.

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job begun is a job half done” — what a great quote, or proverb. I also like the one where it reads, “A job WINNING well begun is WORDS worth two half done.”

What I am getting at here is that as I have studied successful people, one of the most common denominators Michael Norton is that they simply begin.

Procrastination is a killer of success, but taking the first steps toward any project, task, initiative or business is the killer of procrastination.

Before we dive into early acceleration of success, meeting with success, maintaining success, and continued growth and success, let’s first look at a couple of examples from the world of selling or new hires.

You see, new sales people, not just “new to sales” sales people, but any sales person moving from one company to another will be measured on their contributions and successes.

The longer it takes for them to find and sell a customer, the more likely it is that they will be looking for success elsewhere.

Now the mistake here isn’t always on the new sales person, as a matter of fact, the mistake largely falls upon the company that hired them and that did not provide an adequate onboarding or training program to increase their chances of accelerated success.

This is a shame, because it costs a company so much money to recruit, interview and hire a sales person or any position within the company for that matter.

Early accelerated success must be owned by both parties. Training, knowledge transfer and internal mentoring go a long way to ensuring a proper onboarding for any new hire, increasing the likelihood of success tremendously.

Another terrific quote is, “Success begets success.” And this is true. So if we can take step one, have a job that is begun and half done, we will meet with success.

There is no doubt.

And that level of success is up to us, isn’t it?

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I mean, we can place some of the responsibility of our success on our company, but if they do the proper training and coaching and onboarding, then the onus is upon us and our work ethic and behaviors. That is where we will meet with success.

Now that we have had early and accelerated success, we have met with success, how do we maintain it? This is the easy one. We must simply do the behaviors that we did in order to achieve the level of success that we have achieved. Too often people who meet with success stop doing the very activities and behaviors that got them there in the first place. They change their attitude and work ethic and attempt to coast. And that is a recipe for disaster.

Lastly, how do we continue to grow once we have met with success and have established a solid and proven track record of success? This is where continuous improvement and learning comes in.

Regardless of our age, we are never too young or too old to learn

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Every financial plan should cover the key risks for any goal, but especially retirement, since it is the most expensive and longest lasting goal you will likely have. These perils include market volatility, health care costs, inflation and outliving your money. You should also consider that early retirement can cause you to spend more on travel, home improvements or doing things you never had time for while you were working.

These large-ticket items also come with an inflation factor that is usually higher than the Consumer Price Index. This is important since investment returns and Social Security all mimic economic growth and inflation. Therefore, your income may not be keeping up with your expenses.

Late retirement can also be very expensive, not only due to health care costs, but just the inability to do your own home maintenance. When you hire labor, be prepared for sticker shock.

Mid-retirement is usually the least expensive, when you are not traveling as much but are still healthy. Unfortunately, this middle stage is what most retirement projections are based on, when the more expensive tails are typically what breaks a retirement plan. Imagine if one of these tails occurs during a recession or market correction.

The most important tail is the first phase of retirement, or the red zone.

This is planning and deciding when to retire, determining how much you need to live on and what your assets and resources are to last your lifetime. The decisions you make in this phase are most crucial since you still have 30-40 years of life to fund along with many unknown factors that

something new. And again, it’s as simple as taking that next step.

Picking up the next book, going to the next seminar, subscribing to a podcast about the topic or activity you are trying to learn more about.

Search out and find the right coach or mentor.

Success is a process, not an event.

Success is a journey and not a final destination. Consistent with procrastination being a killer of success, time is also our friend and our enemy when it comes to success. Similar to procrastination, but different enough to call it out. Procrastination means we are intentionally putting something off, something we control. Time keeps on ticking, whether we want it to or not.

So how about you? I would love to hear your success story at GoToNorton@gmail.com, and when we can remember that early and accelerated success can lead to long-term and continued success, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

could derail any plan.

This is one of the main reasons it is important to plan prior to retirement. Learn how Social Security and Medicare work, and if you will need income from your portfolio. If you have no choice but to take income from your portfolio, and you have negative returns, you are experiencing negative compounding.

The number one detriment we see in retirement planning is the inability to determine what your expenses will be. This is one of the crucial parts of planning for your “red zone.”

The number two detriment we see is being too conservative too early. This chokes off potential growth that is needed for decades of inflation and unknown variables. Make certain you are designing your retirement strategy with all of these factors in mind.

Then you can look forward to the “red zone,” and on Super Bowl Sunday, the end zone!

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Without fail, Ruth handwrote a thank-you note or letter every week.

She expressed herself beautifully.

However, her lettering was very tiny, as if it had written by Tinkerbell, whom she might have been.

She was a very petite woman — a trace — with a squeak for a voice, the result of paralyzed vocal cords.

To go along with it, she was from North Carolina, so her squeak had a Southern accent.

Everyone is a story. That might sound like an exaggeration, but it’s true. Not everyone is an entertaining story, but there’s a narrative in everyone I see.

I met with my editor for our annual conversation over coffee. (Mine, black. His, polluted with cream and sugar.) He encouraged me to write more human-interest stories, and I am all for it.

I immediately thought of Janet, and her four-page letter.

I could tell by what she wrote and how she wrote it that she is thoughtful, intelligent, and that she has a sense of humor.

“I have only been to the University of Michigan campus once when I was invited to some kind of medschool, fraternity special weekend.

I was duly impressed with the historic, gorgeous campus — not my date.”

I made a couple of assumptions about Janet. One, about her age: she said she “grew up in the quiet 1950s.” For another, she prefers the intimacy of a handwritten letter to the expediency of an email.

It shouldn’t surprise me but it does: the reach of what I write sometimes, and eyes, like Janet’s, that follow along.

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

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Passes Chris Linsmayer, public affairs director for Colorado Ski Country USA, a nonprofit trade organization representing 23 ski and snowboard resorts, said the key to saving money for a day of skiing or riding is planning.

“The earlier you are purchasing tickets or purchasing rentals or purchasing lodging, the more money you’re going to save,” Linsmayer said. “It’s about knowing what you want to do.”

But what about those Friday afternoon impulses to get some powder, or a sudden blizzard that promises a couple inches of the fresh stuff ?

Finding day passes under $100 can be tricky, especially is you’re looking at some of the larger juggernaut resorts. Colorado Ski Country USA has a list on its website, ColoradoSki.com, of some of the lesser-known spots in the state that are good for a solid day of skiing — fittingly listed under the tab “Gems.”

Liftopia.com is a good source to find discounted tickets for up to 50 percent off day passes. Local shops like King Soopers, Christy Sports and Colorado Ski and Golf can offer discounts on day passes as well.

oetry is one of mankind’s most important and diverse mediums. Poetry can be found in many of the most influential religious and historic works of civilizations the world over, and it has a power to entertain and enlighten.

Poetry has been such a vital art form since time immemorial that Colorado became one of the first states to have an official poet laureate since Gov. Oliver Shoup appointed Alice Polk Hill in 1919. Since Hill, there have been seven state COMING laureates, ATTRACTIONS poet including the current one, Joseph Hutchison. And soon there will be an eighth.

Nominations for the position are open for submissions through Feb. 1. One poet will be selected by Clarke Reader Gov. Jared Polis to serve a four-year term beginning in July 2019.

“We seek a poet who can inspire others to create and share their work while sharing his or her own work with Colorado communities,” said Josephine Jones, director of Programs and Center for the Book with Colorado Humanities. “The poet laureate promotes an appreciation of poetry in Colorado and to honor outstanding Colorado poets.

The poet laureate serves as an active advocate for poetry, literacy, and literature by participating in readings and other events.”

According to information provided by the Colorado Humanities, which works with Colorado Creative Industries and literary leaders to provide suitable applicants to the governor, the selection of poet laureate is based on “artistic excellence, which includes publications by reputable poetry journals and presses, and a demonstrated history of community service in the advancement of poetry, as well as the ability to present poetry effectively” through public events.

While poetry might seem like just another feature of the arts scene, Hutchison sees it as bigger than that.

“Poetry is the language of freedom: free thinking, free feeling, free imagination. It reaches beyond `the arts scene’ and (ideally) enters the individual lives of readers,” he said.

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without going broke A skier skis through the powder at Loveland Ski Resort.

Knowing how to save money can take some sting out of skiing

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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ail and Beaver Creek resorts recently announced their day passes jumped to $209 per day at the door, a new all-time high, serving as a reminder that a day on the slopes is anything but cheap.

Frequent skiers and riders can curb the steep day pass prices by purchasing season-long passes through Epic or Ikon. Those passes provide unlimited access to a number of big resorts, but are only available at the beginning or early in the season.

For the casual skier, taking a day trip up to the mountains can get expensive fast. There’s the day pass, with face values of anywhere from $150 to $200, along with rentals, gear, food and transportation. But a day on the slopes doesn’t have to break the bank.

For keen ski shoppers, September is the time to buy. It’s typically the point in the year when season passes are at their cheapest and a slew of sales on gear and clothing

are underway across the metro area, including Ski Rex at Epic Mountain Gear stores and the Powder Daze Sale in various Christy Sports stores across the Front Range. But there are still ways you can save on skiing, even midway through the season.

January is “learn to ski and ride month” at most resorts, and deals can be found for beginning skiers.

Finding a lessons package may be the best option for getting the most bang for your buck. Some resorts offer a package of a lift ticket, rentals and gear and instruction for cheaper than what each would cost separately.

Knowing where to go can help you get the most out of your ski day.

Brittany Smith, with the Colorado Mountain Club, a nonprofit organization that educates people on outdoor recreation, said pre-planning is the best way to save money.

But also finding some less-crowded resorts can end up saving you a lot of money.

“Ski resorts almost penalize you for your sponetaity,” Smith said.

“They’re making you pay the most if you come last minute, but they give you a break if you pre-plan.

Pre-plan at least a week ahead of time, if not more.

“Your ski day is about what you make it to be, and I think that’s important.”

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Here are some tips on ways to save and ski:

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Cuba comes to life at Denver museum IMAX film among highlights of exhibit

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Cuba 2D” and “Cuba in Denver” offer a most inviting look at a rather near neighbor — but just for a short while longer.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science exhibit, organized by the American Museum of Natural History, is on the third floor and included in admission to the museum. Walk into a sunny plaza, with tobacco shop, a look at Santeria, the African-based religion, drums — with several for visitors to try out, plus a constant background rhythm — an ancient means of communication.

Centered in the suggestion of a plaza: graceful white iron table and chairs, plus a pristine blue and white 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air — like the vintage cars that Cubans keep polished and running down colonial streets — as taxis and for personal use.

Take a few minutes to watch the short film near the exhibit entrance for a fill-in on history of this island.

Because Cuba was cut off from travel

by Americans for a number of years, one would assume this bit of history hasn’t been part of school curriculum.

Now that it’s a popular tourist destination for Americans (and has been for

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other buildings he turned into restaurants and attractions ( I got carried away with his The Denver accomplishments — Museum of he rescued thousands Nature & Science is at 2001 of landmarks!)

The film focuses Colorado Blvd.

The IMAX the- on his restoration of ater is located the Teatro Nacional, within. Tickets where Cuba’s acclaimed ballet comare at the pany performs, but entrance for members and a bit of reading tells non-members, of acres of restored and more colonial buildings that information is have made Old Havana at dmns.org. a UNICEF World Heritage Site.

Chang introduces a nice close-up by following 17-year-old ballerina Patricia Torres, who travels into the city daily to study dance at the Teatro Nacional.

In a few weeks, will be a big contest in the old theater that will determine her future — professional dancer or not??

One learns that ancient coral reefs turned into limestone, the building material for handsome cathedrals and large government buildings.

And there are looks at the major crops: tobacco and sugar ...

And back to the underwater scenes again ...

As I left the theater, a man behind me was talking to his companion about his next vacation ...

Watch for the film around town if you can’t get to the DMNS before Jan. 23.

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The new IMAX movie “CUBA” includes great coverage of Old Havana’s historic architecture.

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The IMAX film, “Cuba,” which just opened and will run until Jan. 23, before it opens wide across the country, is just a beautiful presentation, directed

by Peter Chang, who obviously fell in love with Cuba.

It begins with an aerial view of Old Havana, then zeroes in on city scenes, with colonial buildings, those legendary 1950s automobiles and music and dance ...

Then a viewer is transported over lush, green, uninhabited terrain, wide ocean sunsets and lovely underwater shots of coral reefs, brilliant fish in many colors and exotic plants waving in the currents. Absolutely stunning!

A side note is a study by scientists

showing that the reef is thriving there, while others are dying worldwide, because farmers were too poor to use chemical fertilizers, which drain into the seas, adding too much nitrogen.

Even though things have improved, organic farming is widely practiced and the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables is appealing and available.

Chang finds people of all ages dancing — in the streets, in plazas, at the beach ...

He introduces internationally recognized Havana City Historian Eusabio Leal, who many years ago convinced Fidel Castro to let him have a small area in the old city to restore.

It included a hotel where Hemingway wrote “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” and

Event marks 50 years for Denver Audubon

enver Audubon celebrates — and reflects on — its first 50 years at an event on Jan. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Barn at Raccooon Creek, 7301 W. Bowles Ave., just west of Littleton.

In conjunction with the organiza-

tion’s year-long “Big Year” competition, there will be a showing of the “Big Year” film, based on the book by author Mark Obmasicik, who will speak about the true story. Tickets include appetizers and drinks: $25, $40 with commemorative T-shirt. Denveraudubon.org.

Bunches of books Arapahoe Libraries hosts a usedbook sale Jan. 24-27 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle in Centennial during library hours, with

a large assortment gathered by the Friends of Arapahoe Library: fiction, non-fiction, how-to, children’s books …

Veteran writers “Personal Visions: Discussions with Veteran Writers and Artists” continues at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 23 and 30 at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center, 1070 Bannock St., Denver, sponsored by Colorado Center for the Book/Colorado Humanities. The ongoing discussions have resulted

in a recently published anthology, “Still Coming Home: Denver Veterans Writing.” Both organizations were awarded grants in 2018 for programs that support veterans in the arts. A writers workshop and five-month program of advanced photography courses were offered. All events are free. Register at cpacphoto.org/ personal-visions-projects-veterans.

(Different panelists each time.)

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Low carb? Low fat? What latest dieting studies tell us Diet profusion causes confusion; perfect conclusion may be illusion

BY CANDICE CHOI ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas?

If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among friends and family about how best to do it. It seems like everyone has an opinion, and new fads emerge every year.

Two major studies last year provided more fuel for a particularly polarizing topic — the role carbs play in making us fat. The studies gave scientists some clues, but, like other nutrition studies, they can’t say which diet, if any, is best for everyone.

That’s not going to satisfy people who want black-and-white answers, but nutrition research is extremely difficult and even the most respected studies come with big caveats. People are so different that it’s all but impossible to conduct studies that show what really works over long periods of time.

Before embarking on a weight loss plan for the new year, here’s a look at some of what was learned last year.

Fewer carbs, fewer pounds?

It’s no longer called the Atkins Diet, but the low-carb school of dieting has been enjoying a comeback. The idea is that the refined carbohydrates in foods like white bread are quickly converted into sugar in our bodies, leading to energy swings and hunger.

By cutting carbs, the claim is that weight loss will be easier because your body will instead burn fat for fuel while feeling less hungry. A recent study seems to offer more support for

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low-carb proponents. But, like many studies, it tried to understand just one sliver of how the body works.

The study, co-led by an author of books promoting low-carb diets, looked at whether varying carb levels might affect how the body uses energy.

Among 164 participants, it found those on low-carb diets burned more calories in a resting state than those on high-carb diets.

The study did not say people lost more weight on a low-carb diet — and didn’t try to measure that. Meals and snacks were tightly controlled and continually adjusted so everyone’s weights stayed stable.

David Ludwig, a lead author of the paper and researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital, said it suggests limiting carbs could make it easier for people to keep weight off once they’ve lost it. He said the approach might work best for those with dia-

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betes or pre-diabetes.

Ludwig noted the study wasn’t intended to test long-term health effects or real-world scenarios where people make their own food. The findings also need to be replicated to be validated, he said.

Caroline Apovian of Boston University’s School of Medicine said the findings are interesting fodder for the scientific community, but that they shouldn’t be taken as advice for the average person looking to lose weight.

Do I avoid fat to be skinny?

For years people were advised to curb fats, which are found in foods including meat, nuts, eggs, butter and oil. Cutting fat was seen as a way to control weight, since a gram of fat has twice as many calories as the same amount of carbs or protein.

Many say the advice had the opposite effect by inadvertently giving us license to gobble up fat-free cookies, cakes and other foods that were instead full of the refined carbs and sugars now blamed for our wider waistlines.

Nutrition experts gradually moved away from blanket recommendations to limit fats for weight loss. Fats are necessary for absorbing important nutrients and can help us feel full. That doesn’t mean you have to subsist on steak drizzled in butter to be healthy.

Bruce Y. Lee, a professor of international health at Johns Hopkins, said the lessons learned from the anti-fat fad should be applied to the anti-carb fad: Don’t oversimplify advice.

“There’s a constant look for an easy way out,” Lee said.

So which is better?

Another big study this past year found low-carb diets and low-fat diets were about equally as effective for weight loss. Results varied by individual, but after a year, people in both groups shed an average of 12 to 13 pounds.

The author noted the findings don’t contradict Ludwig’s low-carb study. In-

stead, they suggest there may be some flexibility in the ways we can lose weight. Participants in both groups were encouraged to focus on minimally processed foods like produce and meat prepared at home. Everyone was advised to limit added sugar and refined flour.

“If you got that foundation right, for many, that would be an enormous change,” said Christopher Gardner of Stanford University and one of the study’s authors.

Limiting processed foods could improve most diets by cutting down overall calories, while still leaving wiggle room for people’s preferences. That’s important, because for a diet to be effective, a person has to be able to stick to it. A breakfast of fruit and oatmeal may be filling for one person, but leave another hungry soon after.

Gardner notes the study had its limitations, too. Participants’ diets weren’t controlled. People were instead instructed on how to achieve eating a low-carb or low-fat in regular meetings with dietitians, which may have provided a support network most dieters don’t have.

So, what works?

In the short term you can probably lose weight by eating only raw foods, or going vegan, or cutting out gluten, or following another diet plan that catches your eye. But what will work for you over the long term is a different question.

Zhaoping Li, director of clinical nutrition division at the University of California, Los Angeles, says there is no a single set of guidelines that help everyone lose weight and keep it off.

It’s why diets often fail — they don’t factor into account the many factors that drive us to eat what we do.

To help people lose weight, Li examines her patients’ eating and physical activity routines to identify improvements people will be able to live with.

“What sticks is what matters,” Li said.

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Gear/renting The best deals on gear can be found late in the summer at various mega sales like Ski-Rex or Powder Daze.

Brianna Lee, social media and reputation manager with Christy Sports, recommends finding shops that are willing to sell demo gear at a discount once it’s been lightly used for a couple seasons. In that case, Lee said, you just have to ask around.

For infrequent or inexperienced skiers, Linsmayer recommends buying your own boots, which makes it easier to try out different types of skis or boards.

When it comes to renting, Lee agrees booking early is the way to go. And where you rent can also make a huge different in your budget.

“Even renting at a Christy Sports in Denver versus in the mountains will save a few bucks,” Lee said.

“Generally, renting in resort areas — even if it’s not from the resort — will be more expensive.”

For kids Encouraging kids to ski is huge

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“It clarifies and complicates the language we all use to understand our lives, so we can resist the simplifications of people who would push us to think and feel in ways that benefit them instead of us.”

For more information on submission requirements, visit https:// coloradohumanities.submittable.com/ submit/116371/colorado-poet-laureatenominations-2019.

Start new year celebrating life Lakewood’s Benchmark Theatre is kicking off 2019 with the regional premiere of a show all about celebrating life, which seems to me just the right kind of energy to bring into the new year.

Will Eno’s “Wakey Wakey” runs at the theater, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, from Jan. 18 through Feb. 16.

Performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The show, which stars Augustus Truhn and Arlene Rapal, follows a man that resolves to spend the remainder of his days celebrating his many life experiences.

Visit www.benchmarktheatre.com to purchase tickets to this funny, moving and intimate story.

Could this ‘Friends’ spoof be any more musical?

Despite the fact that NBC’s “Friends” is more than 20 years old, and television has made great leaps in terms of innovation and storytelling, the long-running sitcom was Netflix’s second-most streamed show of 2018.

No one told me life in the future was

Some ‘hidden gem’ resorts Lesser-known ski areas offer a lot of bang for the buck

for the industry, Lee said, so there are tons of ways to save on kids’ tickets.

gonna be this way.

Members of that dedicated fan base won’t want to miss “FRIENDS! The Musical Parody,” which spoofs the classic television show, at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 and 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village.

The parody features some of the best moments and characters from “Friends” and sends them up in a hilariously ribald way. The show is fast-paced, funny and sure to send you home riding high on waves of nostalgia.

Get your tickets at www.comedyworks.com/comedians/friends-musical-parody.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — NAO at the Gothic One of the thrills about going to concerts early on in a performer’s career is seeing them come into their own on the stage. English R&B songstress NAO is at that point, following the release of her stellar sophomore album, “Saturn” in the final months of 2018.

In support of the album, she’ll be performing at The Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

As a performer, NAO specializes in what she calls “wonky funk,” which is a blend of ‘90s R&B sounds with electronic sounds and funk influences. In other words, music that has the capacity to make you cry on the dancefloor.

Don’t miss the chance to see one of the most exciting voices in the genre by getting tickets at www.gothictheatre.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

Christy Sports offers a Kids Bundle of season rentals and a season pass with some resort partners, and kids

under 12 get free rentals with a four-day adult ski rental.

Several areas offer free skiing for kids as well, when accompanied by an adult pass. Colorado Ski Country offers a Fifth Grade Passport program, which provides three days of skiing at 22 ski areas — 66 days of total skiing or riding — for free. There is also a sixth-grade program that is $125 for four days of skiing. Both program registration deadlines are the end of January.

Transportation Interstate 70 is famous for its miles-long bumper-to-bumper traffic during ski season. Sitting through traffic can be the most dreadful part of a ski day, one that wastes time and money. Smith recommends seeking out mountains off I-70, or ones closer to the Front Range, to avoid this problem.

“Finding places that are not on I-70 can be saving in itself,” Smith said.

Smith recommended visiting goI70.com for information on traffic and transit options for people who don’t want to drive themselves.

SkiCarpool.com is a ride-sharing message board for people looking to save money on the trip up, while making a few friends in the process.

SkiCarpool is a nonprofit organization facilitating rides up to the mountains in Colorado.

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Plant lecture starts 2019 right for area gardeners Denver Botanic Gardens top curator has traveled world gathering specimens

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton Garden Club’s members and guests filled the new meeting room at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton as they started out their year with an illustrated lecture from internationally recognized plantsman Panayoti Kelaidis, senior curator and director of outreach for Denver Botanic Gardens. In addition to developing the Rock Alpine Garden at DBG, he has traveled the world identifying and collecting plants through a long and distinguished career.

We grow nursery plants developed from some of his finds in our Colorado gardens today, through the Plant Select varieties available at some nurseries — and listed and pictured online … Kelaidis started Plant Select, in cooperation with Colorado State University’s plant scientists.

“The art of gardening in Colorado is the art of having an awareness of what you’re doing — don’t drown, don’t scorch,” he reminded us. As he spoke, he’d pull back to talk about how to grow a particular historic plant in our home gardens. Perhaps it’s one that requires shade …

To take us to another place and time, he first showed a slide of the amazing Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde: “The greatest monument to pre-Columbian times,” he noted, adding that “we have neglected the native people.”

In his spin on Irving Stone’s famous

history of Western explorers, he named his talk “Botanists to Match Our Mountains,” reminding us of how many peaks were named for botanists: James, Gray, Torrey, Parry, Engelmann.

His particular topic on Jan. 2 was plants discovered by Maj. Stephen Long’s Expedition in 1819/20, which started in Pittsburgh, crossed the plains and followed the South Platte River out of Nebraska and south to Pikes Peak and beyond to the Arkansas River’s starting place, passing near to Littleton.

(For perspective, the Lewis and Clark expedition was 1804-1806, soon after the Louisiana Purchase opened up endless curiosity about “what in the world did we buy to the west? — and does it have any value?”) Other explorations followed.

The Long expedition was ordered by John C. Calhoun, secretary of war. Assorted notes from the expedition were collected by Edwin James, botanist and geologist for the expedition. He compiled all the notes and drawings on terrain, plants, animals, native people, maps and more, publishing two volumes and an atlas in 1823 in Philadelphia: “Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains, Performed in the Years 1819 and 1820” was the title and a reproduction is available. (Long was sufficiently impressed with this man to name James Peak after him.)

By naming the expanse of Great Plains “The Great American Desert,” scientists discouraged — for a time — the great numbers of settlers who eventually ventured west.

Kelaidis shared a photograph of great American botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911) camped on La

An early painting of Maj. Stephen Harriman Long, who led an Army expedition up the South Platte River.

Botanists in his company collected a number of plant specimens which were Panayoti Kelaides’ subject in a talk for the Littleton Garden Club on Jan. 2.

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Veta Pass.

But he returned to further consider the very able James, who was a doctor, an environmentalist, an anthropologist, a linguist, an explorer, a farmer … “He started talking about what our relationship with our environment should be. He cared about the Indians early on and spoke against Andrew

Jackson’s treatment of them …”

Kelaidis, in addition to bringing a scholar’s knowledge about the historical expedition, had a number of slides of the actual plants collected in 1820, labeled with plant names in proper Latin. They are housed at the over-a-century-old New York Botanic Gardens.

Columbine Aquiligica caerula is our beautiful state flower: Rocky Mountain columbine. There are hundreds of specimens, some of which would seem to be related to Asian plants, according to botanist Hooker, mentioned above.

The speaker told of particular day when a group of botanists just focused on seeking new plants on Pikes Peak and scored a great many new ones on that day.

“Butterfly weed,” named by Torrey on this expedition, is found everywhere in the West. Torrey also named the common lupine. Pursch, a German botanist took samples of it back east with him.

Oenetera coraopfolia, the crownleafed evening primrose, was found by Torrey and Gray near Littleton. Eregonum has 40 subspecies and grows from 4 inches to 4 feet tall. (“There is one in Plant Select,” Kelaidis noted happily.)

Discoveries could go on…

Gardeners might want to refresh their acquaintance with the Plant Select collection — there is a book, there are brochures and a complete online listing, which will lead one to nurseries that stock them, in-house or online.

(It’s the time of year when gardeners hungrily consume flower and plant catalogs! Tune in and enjoy!)

These hardy descendents of plants James and Torrey found tend to adapt happily to our suburban gardens today.

Plantselect.org.

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

Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking,

swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver.

We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com

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Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field.

Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details.

Duplicate Bridge ACBL sanctioned open game at noon Mondays at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Reservations are required; partners are arranged. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

Colorado Woodworkers Guild: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodworking is welcome. Contact vicepresident@ coloradowoodworkersguild.org.

Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For

information or to sign up, call 303-768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/park-meadowscolorado-orvis-retail-store/620.

Panorama China Painters This is a handpainted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St. Centennial.

Phidippides Track Club welcomes runners of all abilities to our weekly track workouts at Belleview Elementary next to Cherry Creek Park. The group meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the track, and running starts by 6 p.m.

Workouts are usually 30-40 minutes and cover 3-4 miles of intervals with plenty of recovery time. For more information or to join, please go to http://www.phidippides.org/.

Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.

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‘Natura Obscura’ offers journey to dream forest Englewood museum gallery becomes magical landscape

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Immersive art experiences are happening across the nation these days and we are fortunate to have an absolutely delightful art-surround experience, “Natura Obscura,” awaiting us at the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Englewood.

Opened on Jan. 11, this magic forest will surround visitors through April 28 with 25,000 square feet of surreal surroundings. Enter equipped with a special flashlight, found at the entry. It reveals secret messages in the paths, as well as glowing trees, shrubs, grasses and flowering plants, surround rocks, stumps, and pathways that are home to numerous charming little creatures the visitor must seek out. Many have interactive capacities and will glow when the flashlight finds them.

Visitors are urged to go to the app store on their phone and download the “Natura Ob-

Fiber optic lights in “Natura Obscura,” an Immersive exhibit opened at Museum of Outdoor Arts on Jan. 11.

PHOTO BY HEATHER LONGWAY scura” app — or there may be loaner devices at the entrance with the flashlights. More secret messages await!

About 42 artists have been involved, according to Tim Vacca of MOA, in growing this astonishing forest from the floor of the MOA gallery. The collaboration began early last year in conversations about nature between MOA staff and Prismajic’s Jennifer Mosquera and Eric Jaenike, resulting in a 400-square-foot model that eventually entered artistic brains and flowed out through fingertips.

Students in MOA’s great summer internship program, “Design and Build,” worked

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Highlands Ranch Historical Society “Fun, Fearless and Female” by Frances Pordes tells of a world tour on a budget. She is the Jan. 21 speaker for the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at 7 p.m. at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Books will be available. Hrhs.org.

New theater openings • “Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies” opens Jan. 18 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. It’s a growing-up tale of two black 14 year old boys. Tickets: aurorafox.org.

• “Gloria” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins plays through Feb. 16 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. (Pulitzer 2016 finalist.) Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Curioustheatre.org, 303-6230524.

• “Davey, Do You See the Light?” by Denver singer-songwriter Jim Broyles is a folk musical to be presented at Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver on Jan. 25, 27. (Jan. 25 sold out as of press time.) Tickets, Eventbrite. com/e/davey-do-you-see-the-light-tickets-52886162937.

• “Casa Valentina” by Harvey Fierstein runs through Feb. 3 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

with master artist Mosquera through the summer, expanding on the initial vision she had developed with MOA. (All materials had to be readily available at Lowe’s, etc.)

Other local artists were commissioned to create parts of the scene, such as “Simulacra Vision” by Nicole Banowetz and Chris Bagley.

Trees, shrubs and vines grew, owls and other birds took wing and a series of inflatable creatures crept into the scene.

Strange sounds were recorded and added life to the imaginary forest, and theatrical lighting added its magic as opening date grew near. (Remember to

For adults. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Directed by Nick Sugar. Tickets:$24-$44, 303-7942787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.org.

• “A Little Night Music” by Stephen Sondheim is presented Jan. 24-Feb. 17 at Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree. Performances: 7 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets start at $33, 303-8006578, cherrycreektheatre.org.

• “Disney’s Newsies” plays Jan. 18 to Feb. 10 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: Parkerarts. org, 303-805-3289.

Colorado Feminist Luncheon Author Deborah Rohan Schleuter (“One Person Acted and Everything Changed: 10 Inspiring Accounts of World Changers”) will speak at the 43rd Colorado Feminist Luncheon, a 12-yearold series founded by Ellie Greenberg of Centennial. Held at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 5 at the Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Place, Denver. Reservations

by Jan. 31: Heather Neyer — hneyer@ brainbalance.com, 303-667-8836.

Denver Botanic Gardens “A New Gardener Boot Camp” is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver — $80, $60 members, includes lunch. Denverbotanicgardens. org. While you’re there — or another day — visit the beautiful “Orchid Showcase” in Marnie’s Pavilion through Feb. 19, for a winter flower-fix!

shine that little flashlight over the underbrush — here again the detailed touches are everywhere.) The light will also unearth messages for the visitor at the edges of walkways Stroll through the entrance and move slowly, looking for special messages and pintsized forest critters. Pause to sit on a pair of huge tree stumps as a video tale unfolds on a screen — and watch for the yeti mentioned at the entrance. A benevolent-looking owl flies in and out in a grove where a large swing awaits.

Look for pictures of small creatures in grasses and on small stumps — they may be ready to interact and deliver a message via your activated device!

Continue through curtains into another scene and sound … and a story about owls.

Adventurers will want to visit the Sound Gallery at the back to enjoy a surround vision, set to music: “From Canyon to Cosmos: A Monk’s Dream.”

Also in a rear gallery: “Synthetic Nature,” by three Design and Build alumni. (Push down on those tubes.)

We’re told a pair of artists were still finishing up at 5 a.m. on the day when “Natura

IF YOU GO “Natura Obscura” is open through April 28 at Museum of Outdoor Arts, on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets cost $10 to $20, are timed and will be honored until one hour before closing time. Tickets cost $10 to $20, based on day of the week and time of visit. There is a $5 saving per ticket if purchased in advance online at naturaobscura.org. Free SCFD days will be on the first Tuesday of February, March and April.

Obscura” opened to the press for a preview later in the morning. The attention to detail throughout is exceptional.

Difficult to describe accurately, but I’d urge readers to take time out to enjoy this bit of fantasy while it’s here. (Not really appropriate for young children, as some items appear fragile and running and jumping activities are out. It’s more of a tiptoe environment and calming for the adult who once loved fairy tales!)

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Gala sends adults with cancer to camp Hearts and Hope Gala will be held Feb. 9

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BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hazel Senz will be fighting lung cancer the rest of her life.

But she said the bond she has made with other cancer patients gives her hope.

Senz, 58, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in March 2014. As a never-smoker and marathon runner, lung cancer came as a “huge blow.”

Three months after her diagnosis, Senz, a Golden resident, found Epic Experience — an Arvada-based nonprofit outdoor adventure camp for adult cancer survivors.

“When I went to camp it was really difficult for me to even say the words, `I have cancer,’” Senz recalled.

“When everyone else is in the same boat, it makes you feel much more comfortable to talk about it.”

Senz said no topics were off-limits and an immediate bond was formed no matter

Golden’s Hazel Senz will be recognized as the Giver Award recipient for her volunteer efforts with Epic Experience.

COURTESY PHOTO the type of cancer.

“It was the first time I could connect with other people who had cancer,” Senz said.

“Other people who walked the walk and had journeys that could never image, but they were smiling and they were OK. So, I thought this cancer doesn’t have to define me. I’m going to be OK.”

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SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

Social Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June,

Epic Experience was founded in 2012 by Arvada resident Nancy Ferro after her oldest son, Michael, was diagnosed first with a benign brain tumor in 2007 and six months later with testicular cancer just as he was graduating from Regis University.

Ferro said the depression she saw in her son led to the

July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December.

Visit www.ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Bob Jenkins, CGHS president, at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com.

The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial.

The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www. tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303794-3332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members always welcome.

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creation of the camp programs.

WHAT: Hearts Epic Ex& Hope Gala periences benefiting Epic now holds Experience about six to eight camps WHEN: 5:30 p.m. a year at a Feb. 9 ranch three hours west WHERE: Four Seaof Denver sons Hotel, 1111 for people 14th St., Denver 18 and TICKETS: Available older who have had online at donate. a cancer epicexperience. diagnosis at org/heartandany point in hope2019 their lives.

In the summer, campers raft and kayak on the Colorado River, and in the winter snow shoeing and cross-country skiing are the main activities.

Campers come from all over the country to attend the free camp.

After Senz’s camp experience, she wanted to help other people have the same experience, so she started volunteering. As a retired nurse, Senz lends her expertise to the medical team. She also helps with applications, calls campers and is involved

Columbine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from August to May, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Community Room, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Any woman ages 18 and older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in the DAR. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_ Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@gmail.com. Or call 303-881-0810.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/.

Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-

in the organizations annual fundraising event, the Hearts and Hope Gala.

“The annual Hearts and Hope Gala is more than just a time to come together and celebrate with friends, it’s a time to remember the Epic Experience campers we have lost and to raise money to reach more adult cancer thrivers to live beyond cancer,” Nancy Ferro said.

This year’s gala will be held Feb. 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver. The event raises fund to allow campers to attend camp free of charge.

At the event, Senz will be recognized as the Giver Award Recipient for her volunteer efforts. Jamie Bachman, executive director of oncology services at UCHealth Cancer Center in Aurora will also be recognized with the Hero Award.

“I’m such a true believer in Epic Experience because there aren’t a whole lot of camps out there for adults of all ages,” Senz said. “I think that lends itself to connecting with people in their 20s all the way to their 70s. It doesn’t matter how old you are you always have something to share and something to gain.”

6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www. dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

DTC Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. First meeting is complimentary. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or coachdana5@gmail.com.

Go to www.dtcrotary.org.

Introduction to Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com.

Knitted Knockers: 2-4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Piney Creek Yarn, 15422 E. Orchard Road, Centennial. Group connects volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to provide free knitted knockers. Piney Creek Yarn is an affiliated store with KnittedKnockers. org, which provides approved yarns and distribution of knockers. Contact Mary Turek at 303-995-5906 or visit http://www. facebook.com/GreatKnockersAgain.

Knitting and Crocheting Baby Beanies: Join #beaniesforbabies and use your knitting and crocheting skills for baby beanies that we donate to local hospital nurseries and NICUs. Meets every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Call 303-503-9773.

Newcomers Club of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn. com.

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Upcoming seminars and workshops through CU South Denver STAFF REPORT

The University of Colorado South Denver campus offers various workshops and seminars throughout the year tackling subjects about business relations, marketing and management. The Lone Tree campus specializes in market-responsive educational programming to help students find and advance their careers through collaborations with business, industry and community leaders.

Here are three upcoming classes coming to the campus at 10035 S. Peoria St.: Social Media Bootcamp Series This five-part series is underway with four more workshops scheduled through spring. The series teaches students about various mediums of social media, including how to generate business growth, engagement and conversation. The next workshop is scheduled for Feb. 6, discuss-

ing ways to utilize YouTube. Following that will be a Twitter workshop March 6, an Instagram workshop April 10 and a Facebook workshop May 8. Each workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $125 per workshop Rock Your LinkedIn Profile This free workshop provides a LinkedIn headshop and advice from experts on how to beef up your LinkedIn profile. The “professional up-

grade” happy hour is 4 p.m. Jan. 24.

Leading and Managing Across Cultures This three-hour seminar teaches students how to bridge cultural gaps in the workplace and embrace diversity. CU South Denver reports that intercultural competency is a top priority for hiring managers, even if the position does not involve international relations. The seminar takes place at 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Cost: $175

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SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@comcast.net Spellbinder Storytellers, Douglas County Chapter: Connects the generations through storytelling.

Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age Requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/ South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet: Loans durable medical supplies to those 18 and older in the South Metro area.

Need: Volunteers to help answer phones 2-3 times a month for a day. Calls are taken on your cell phone and you make the appointment at the convenience of you and the client to accept donations or hand out equipment Monday through Friday.

Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodic training provided as needed.

Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013.

South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events

Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support.

Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton.

Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising.

Requirements: Volunteers who help with lessons must be at least 14 years old and attend a three-hour training session.

Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc.org.

Volunteer Connect: Brings organizaations in need of volunteers in touch with individuals looking for ways to help.

Need: help with nonprofit organizations in Douglas County Contact: info@volunteerconnectdc.org or www.volunteerconnectdc.org.

Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week.

Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org.

Whiz Kids Tutoring: Help at-risk elementary and middle school kids improve their lives through academic tutoring, positive mentoring relationships and spiritual nurture.

Need: Tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at tutoring sites in Littleton and throughout the metro area.

October to April. Once a week, afternoon or evening sites, Monday through Thursday.

One hour of tutoring followed by a 30-minute club where kids get to learn about Jesus.

Requirements: You just need to be able to read, love a child and pass the background check.

Info: https://www.whizkidstutoring.com/ Contact: Ashley Weldon ashley@whizkidstutoring.com YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone - Mom 2 Mom): Provides a safe, free place to connect with other moms of Highlands Ranch and be paired with another mom as a support person.

Need: Mom volunteers to be support people for other moms.

Requirement: Must be a mom who can be real and lend support to another mom.

Contact: Nikki Brooker at nikki@yanam2m. org or go to www.yanam2m.org.

Zuma’s Rescue Ranch: Provides care for rescue animals, including horses and farm animals, and rehabilitates them into forever homes.

Need: Volunteers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Feeding and cleaning. Zuma’s also provides animal assisted therapy for at risk youth and their families; many of our once homeless animals have become amazing therapy partners helping kids and families.

Contact: www.zumasrescueranch.com

filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

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

Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses.

Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area.

Requirements: Attend an orientation and submit to a background check. Training provided to all new drivers. Deliveries start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.

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

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado.

Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax

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Cancer death rate continues long decline in United States Quarter-century pattern not uniformly good, as economic gap worsens

BY MIKE STOBBE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report.

Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths. Advances in early detection and treatment also are having a positive impact, experts say.

But it’s not all good news. Obesityrelated cancer deaths are rising, and prostate cancer deaths are no longer dropping, said Rebecca Siegel, lead author of the American Cancer Society report published Jan. 8.

Cancer also remains the nation’s No. 2 killer. The society predicts there will be more than 1.7 million new cancer cases, and more than 600,000 cancer deaths, in the U.S. this year.

A breakdown of what the report says:

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Ainsley’s Angels in Denver: Pairing runners and riders with special needs or physical limitations in races from 5k’s to marathons.

Need: Volunteers to run and help push the specialized race chairs in local races.

Volunteers to take pictures and videos of Angel teams at the start, middle and finish of races.

Requirements: Able to run/jog a 5k and/or work an iPhone.

Contact: Law Dickerson, 225-278-4265 or Denver@ainsleysangels.org, https://ainsleysangels.org/signup Arapahoe Philharmonic: Littleton-based orchestra Need: board members to join a team in the oversight and policy-making of a local cultural institution.

Requirements: Must have an appreciation

Decline in death rate There’s been a lot of bad news recently regarding U.S. death rates. In 2017, increases were seen in fatalities from seven of the 10 leading causes of death, according to recently released government data. But cancer has been something of a bright spot.

The nation’s cancer death rate was increasing until the early 1990s. It has been dropping since, falling 27 percent between 1991 and 2016, the Cancer Society reported.

Lung cancer is the main reason.

Among cancers, it has long killed the most people, especially men. But the lung cancer death rate dropped by nearly 50 percent among men since 1991. It was a delayed effect from a decline in smoking that began in the 1960s, Siegel said.

Mixed news on prostate cancer The report has some mixed news about prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death in men.

The prostate cancer death rate fell by half over two decades, but experts have been wondering whether the trend changed after a 2011 decision by the U.S. Preventive Services Task

Force to stop recommending routine testing of men using the PSA blood test. That decision was prompted by concerns the test was leading to overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

The prostate cancer death rate flattened from 2013 to 2016. So while the PSA testing may have surfaced cases that didn’t actually need treatment, it may also have prevented some cancer deaths, the report suggests.

Obesity is dangerous marker Of the most common types of cancer in the U.S., all the ones with increasing death rates are linked to obesity, including cancers of the thyroid, pancreas and uterus.

Another is liver cancer. Liver cancer deaths have been increasing since the 1970s, and initially most of the increase was tied to hepatitis C infections spread among people who abuse drugs. But now obesity accounts for a third of liver cancer deaths, and is more of a factor than hepatitis, Siegel said.

The nation’s growing obesity epidemic was first identified as a problem in the 1990s. It can take decades to see how a risk factor influences cancer rates, “so we may just be see-

for classical music, a commitment to music education, and some understanding of the Denver area cultural scene, as well as professional experience in one or more of the following areas: leadership, strategic planning, arts education, management, law, information technology, fundraising, finance, project management, marketing, human resources or nonprofit administration. Must attend monthly board meetings, assist with projects, attend concerts and events.

Info: https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/aboutus/join-ap-board/.

Contact: Erin Acheson, 303-781-1892 or erin@arapahoe-phil.org

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

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

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

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

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

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

Low Cost Small Business Workshops: • How to write a business plan • How to win Government Contracts as a small business • How Digital marketing can help my web based business • Understanding and Using Financial Statements • So you want to be the boss? Hiring Your first employee

SCORE also offers free business mentoring provided by skilled and experienced business people.

For a full listing of courses and times, please visit:

www.scoredenver.org or call 303.927.3480 Use promo code MEDIA to receive 10% OFF SCORE is a non profit partially funded by the Small Business Administration.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs.

Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773

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

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

Requirements: 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, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

ing the tip of the iceberg in terms of the effect of the obesity epidemic on cancer,” Siegel said.

Economic disparity widens There’s been a decline in the historic racial gap in cancer death rates, but an economic gap is growing — especially when it comes to deaths that could be prevented by early screening and treatment, better eating and less smoking.

In the early 1970s, colon cancer death rates in the poorest counties were 20 percent lower than those in affluent counties; now they’re 35 percent higher. Cervical cancer deaths are twice as high for women in poor counties now, compared with women in affluent counties. And lung and liver cancer death rates are 40 percent higher for men in poor counties.

Dr. Darrell Gray, deputy director of Ohio State University’s Center for Cancer Health Equity, called the findings “important but not surprising.”

“We’ve known for some time that race is a surrogate” for other factors, like poverty and difficulty getting to — or paying for — doctor’s appointments, he said.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, 1811 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch Join a dedicated group of volunteers working to support the operations of this nationally ranked children’s hospital.

Need: Adult volunteers are needed to serve at the hospital and therapy center. We are also recruiting chapter volunteers who serve at events in the community to raise awareness and funds.

Contact: Apply online at https://www. childrenscolorado.org/community/donatevolunteer or contact us at 720-478-0102.

Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Teachers or teachers at heart to lead or assist during outdoor field trips at CALF’s Lowell Ranch. Weekdays. Opportunities available April through October.

Requirements: Must be available during the week between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Background check. We provide the training.

Contact: Kim Roth, 303-688-1026 or kim@ thecalf.org www.thecalf.org Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation: connecting People to Agriculture through authentic educational programs and community projects.

Need: Regular care and feeding of CALF’s livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to learn if your children are truly passionate about owning and caring for an animal. Once per week. Morning or evening shifts available.

Requirements: None. We will train you.

Contact: Brooke Fox, 303-688-1026 or brooke@thecalf.org, www.thecalf.org

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THINGS to DO

MUSIC

The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at The Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle, Littleton.

Powerhouse Chicago blues group, The Nick Moss Band, featuring Dennis Gruenling, touring in support of its first Alligator Records release, “The High Cost of Low Living.” Phone: 303-795-6877.

Ticket price: $20-$27 Tickets: holdmyticket.com/event/327753

Denver Percussion Hosts Drum Guru Rich Stitzel: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at Denver Percussion’s retail store and studio, 7399 S. Tucson Way, Ste. B-2, Centennial.

Author of Drum Mantra: The Foundational Series method books, Rich Stitzel will present a drum clinic and intimate drum intensive.

Using DrumMantra and the topics found within, students can expect to acquire insight into “coordination, rhythm awareness, concentration, timing, phrasing, and creative expression.” To purchase tickets, visit www.iwantdrums.com or call 866-737-2877.

EVENTS

Highlands Ranch Historical Society Tours: A Bronx Tale, Hit Musical: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17.

Depart and arrive from Dad Clark Park and Ride: University/C-470.

Bus pick up time is to be determined. We will notify you of final pick up time, usually a day before the event. Times quoted here are approximate. Rides cost $3 round trip for seniors 65+ $6 if less than 65. Regional fares $5.25 seniors 65+. Exact change is required, you will pay the bus driver directly as you board. Seating is limited, reserve early. Tour coordinator: Nancy Linsenbigler, 720-9326990.

Veterans Town Hall Meeting: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Castle Rock Library, Bank Room West Conference Room, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Free forum is an informational meeting for all veterans, dependents and family members. Representatives will share information, answer questions, and receive suggestions for improvement on programs and services for veterans. Call the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs at 303663-6200.

A Cleansing New Year Craft for Grownups: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at Bemis Public Library, 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Slick Science: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree. Art meets Science. Get creative, explore color, physics, math, and chemistry, all while creating fun art projects. Kids Grades 3-5.

Visit dcl.org for more information.

Mentalist Anthem Flint:7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Join us as we kick off the New Year with a magic show like no other. $8 in advance and $11 everyone, at the door, if not sold out. (children age 2 and under free, must sit on a parent’s lap) Info: HRCAonline.org/Tickets or 303791-2500.

Pirate Party:10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 19 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. Join us for a morning of walking the plank with a Pirate and enjoy snacks, beverages, and a small token to take home. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and each participant

holidays - so let’s spoil ourselves (or someone else) with some homemade spa treats. Personalized, scented bath salts, spicy sugar scrubs, refreshing herbal teas...we’ll make this season as tranquil as we can! And when you’ve made your treats, have fun decorating their containers, for a little extra cheer. We’ll provide the supplies, ideas, and space - bring your weary feet, and be ready for some serious spoiling. Call 303795-3700 or visit littletongov.org for more information.

Howie Mandel: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker.

Celebrity comedian, actor, author, talk show host, and judge on “America’s Got Talent,” the versatile Howie Mandel brings his frank, funny, no-holds-barred insights to the PACE Center stage. hone: 303-805-6800 Father-Daughter Ball: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch. Create wonderful memories full of fun, laughter, love and dancing with your sweetheart at the Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Enjoy refreshments, dancing, a corsage and a special gift for each little sweetheart. In addition, you receive a commemorative photo of you and your little lady. Call 03-791-2500 or visit hrcaonline.org.

must purchase a ticket (children and adults).

Dressing up in your Pirate suit is encouraged! No children under 2 please. $12 in advance; $15 at the door, if not sold out. Visit hrcaonline.org for more information.

World Tour on a Mini Budget - Fun, Fearless & Female with Frances Pordes: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21 at Southridge Recreational Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Highlands Ranch.

Join her as she travels across the world on a mini budget with nothing more than her backpack, a Swiss army knife, her wits and a big smile - Paris, Bali, the Serengeti, the Taj Mahal, Bora Bora. Free HRHS to members, a suggested contribution of $2 per person for non-members. Visit highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

The Ski Troops: Colorado’s 10th Mountain Division: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tom Duhs USMC (Retired) will share the story of the 10th Mountain Division and the unique nature of the only U.S. Army Mountain Division, its recruitment, training, employment and work after WWII. For information call 303-795-3961.

Celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. A Cultural Fair and Taste of China will also be on hand and will feature traditional folk art displays, Chinese costumes, crafts, authentic Chinese calligraphy and brush paintings, numerous Chinese shops, delicious Chinese New Year refreshments and food. $8 in advance, $11 at the door if not sold out (2 and under free on parent’s lap). Info: HRCAonline. org or 303-791-2500.

Family Fun: Support Children’s Hospital Colorado at the Main Event: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 64 Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Bring your family and friends for a few hours.

A portion of all sales will benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado. Fees vary by activity. Visit mainevent. com/location/colorado/highlands-ranch/80129.

Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. Call 303-471-7020.

County, Xcel Energy Partners in Energy, and the Colorado Energy Office on January 23rd for a free interactive workshop focused on electric vehicles (EVs). Come to learn tips and nuances of electric vehicles. You might be shocked to find how well today’s EVs fit your lifestyle. Call (303) 325-8000 or visit centennialco.gov.

Seedling Tree and Windbreak Workshop: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Franktown Firehouse, 1958 N. Hwy. 83, Franktown. Landowners will learn about the proper tree and shrub selection for their property depending on what they would like to plant the trees for: windbreak, shelterbelts, living snow fences, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and reforestation. They will also be able to create their own windbreak design as well as learning how to plant and care for their trees. Call 303-218-2622 or email DCCDistrict@gmail.com to RSVP.

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends classes help with adjustment and moving forward when experiencing separation, divorce, or an ended relationship. For more information go to Divorcerebuilding.org or contact beyondivorce@ gmail.com, or call 303-669-1533.

EDUCATION

Live Smart: Start Fresh: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. A professional organizer and productivity consultant will provide tips and tricks for better organization in every room of your home in this lively presentation. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Digital Drop-In: Tech Assistance: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Get technical assist with computer or mobile device, including help with OverDrive, email, downloading movies, music and books, and more. By the Info Desk. Adults. No registration required; more info at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Relieve Your Stress: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 30 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Relieve Your Stress - Through HeartMath, learn the impact that stress has on the body and a stress management technique to quickly stop the stress. At the same time create a physiological state that supports peak performance, increased mental clarity, and improvements in health and well-being. (Please Register Class is Free.) Visit southdenver.com/ event-registration/?ee=8690.

Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 19 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet.

Adults of all skill levels, cultures and language backgrounds converse in English. Ages 17-plus.

Registration required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Workshop: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Centennial Eagle Street Facility, 7272 S. Eagle St., Centennial. Join the City of Centennial, Colorado State University Extension Arapahoe

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Hide in Plain Sight expands its reach Nonprofit aiding at-risk students has become statewide initiative

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County made news recently when word spread it has achieved the lowest rate of child poverty in the nation. That doesn’t mean child poverty is a non-issue at the local level, according to county officials and a local man who in 2015 started a nonprofit to serve Douglas County’s homeless students.

Joe Roos began Hide in Plain Sight, also known as HIPS, with aspirations of eradicating student homelessness, starting in Douglas County.

He wants kids to attend college or trade schools after high school. He doesn’t want students of any age to miss out on field trips, extracurricular activities or be unable to participate in athletics because they can’t afford to.

The nonprofit’s central mission is to help students young and old through scholarships and emergency financial assistance.

Although he’s still serving Douglas County, Roos’ organization has since

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expanded into a statewide program generating tens of thousands of dollars in higher-education scholarships and additional programming for at-risk students in grades K-12.

“When we began, at risk to us meant homeless students. That has expanded now to include students who live in poverty, students aging out of the foster care system or students with special needs,” Roos said.

Among students served by HIPS is Michael Rodarte, 20, a psychology student at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs. Rodarte was thrust into the foster care system at 14 after he reported his mother and stepfather to police for neglecting and abusing his siblings.

In the subsequent years he, his twin sister and his 1-year-old brother bounced from a foster home in Colorado Springs to living with his grandparents in California until he resettled in Colorado, graduating from Mountain Vista High School in 2016.

He receives a scholarship from HIPS in order to attend Pikes Peak Community College. Rodarte said that’s crucial because he doesn’t receive financial support from his family. He’s also enjoys watching a startup nonprofit grow.

“I feel like I’m witnessing the birth of something,” he said.

Those who qualify for Hide in

Plain Sight scholarships may meet a school district’s designation as homeless or federal income standards.

For the 2017-18 school year, 350 students in the Douglas County School District from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade were homeless, according to Colorado Department of Education statistics.

Nearly, 5,860 students were eligible for free lunches and 2,286 for reduced-price lunches. That’s approximately 9 percent and 3 percent of the district’s 67,597 students.

Hide in Plain Sight started small, raising $11,000 in 2015 and awarding three scholarships in Douglas County. By the 2015-16 school year it gained traction, raising $123,000.

Come the 2016-17 school year, HIPS exceeded its fundraising goal of $150,000 and reached $194,000, also broadening its reach to the entire Denver metro area. This school year, it has raised $305,00 and awarded 73 scholarships statewide.

So far, recipients include 57 students at the Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver, 14 at Arapahoe Community College, 11 at the Community College of Aurora, nine at CU Denver and nearly 130 scholarships overall.

HIPS has added additional services as well, like a mentorship program started in 2018 to provide scholar-

‘I feel like I’m witnessing the birth of something.’

Joe Roos, founder of Hide In Plain Sight

ship recipients more than financial support. Rodarte said he discusses life and future goals with his mentor, whom he hopes to have a life-long relationship with.

Polli Ring, of Highlands Ranch, has volunteered with HIPS for approximately one year. She helps conduct in-person interviews with students, which they do for each scholarship applicant. She called meeting the students — including many adults who are returning to school or attending college for the first time — a rewarding experiences.

“They don’t allow their experiences to hold them back,” she said.

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SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Q&A with Bryson Stephens Who is your favorite athlete and why?

LeBron James. He’s inspirational. He’s doing stuff off the court with him starting a school and stuff. He’s a good player, leader, father and seems like a good friend and everything else.

What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

My parents (Philippa and Thaddeus Stephens). They do a lot for me, paying for this basketball stuff because it is definitely not cheap. The stuff they do, I really appreciate.

What would be a perfect performance in basketball?

A perfect performance would be doing it all around, like rebounds, points, assists and doing whatever you can to help the team win.

Arapahoe guard Bryson Stephens.

JIM BENTON

Shooting guard travels, but not on the court Junior drives far to attend school of choice

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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t takes Bryson Stephens more than 30 minutes to get to school each day and about the same amount of time or more to get home after basketball practice.

Stephens is a junior shooting guard at Arapahoe High School but does not live in the school district.

“It takes about 30 minutes to get to school,” he explained. “It’s a pretty

long drive. Yeah, I spend a lot of time in the car. I live by George Washington High School. I went to George Washington my freshman year and transferred here my sophomore year.”

Stephens saw action in two games for the Patriots as a freshman and has become a leader for the Warriors this season after a year off from varsity action.

“I’ve been playing basketball since I was 2 years old,” said Stephens. “I started at the YMCA and it

was just something new. It was a good fit for me. I just like it because it is free and a good sport that is not too physical. And I like to battle. Ever since I’ve been playing, I’ve always battled and that’s been a good thing for me.

“My shooting and defense has gotten better. My all-around game has gotten better. I’ve been in the gym working on all aspects of the game.”

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

I like to be with my friends.

I’m always with my friends or playing video games.

What are your plans after high school?

Definitely college and see how far basketball takes me. I want to get a good education, good degree and take it from there.

What is the toughest thing about playing basketball?

Defense, for me. Staying disciplined on defense.

COACH’S TAKE: ‘It’s been

amazing to see him grow as a player but more importantly as a young man. He has become a great player. Growing every day and asking questions on how to get better. It’s been fun to watch him blossom.’

Brad Jansen, Arapahoe basketball coach

Key stats | Stephens leads the team with a 13.4 points-per-game scoring average.

Running back has been quite a catch

M

ax Borghi played a lot of football for Washington State University during the 2018 season, and he was only a freshman.

Borghi was a standout at Pomona and had all the tools to OVERTIME make an impact in a Division I program but many times it takes a while for young players to adapt to college life and football.

He is often compared to for- Jim Benton mer Valor Christian and Stanford star Christian McCaffrey, who now plays for the Carolina Panthers.

Borghi and McCaffrey used to talk and workout together but Borghi passed on offers from Stanford and Colorado to attend Washington State.

“Overall as far as my performance, I had a decent season but nowhere near where I want to be,” said Borghi. “It was a good, fun season, for sure. I still have a ton of work to do. The season allowed me to see where I need to work on things more.”

Borghi, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound running back, was the team’s second leading rusher with 366 yards and eight touchdowns on 72 carries. He caught 53 passes for 374 yards and four TDs. Probably the correct position to list Borghi as playing would be all-purpose back, since running backs in coach Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense have to play a different role.

Leach talked about what is expected from a running back in the Washington State offense following a 31-7 win over CU on Nov. 10 in a game that saw Borghi score on a 28-yard scoring reception.

“You have to rush, catch and block,” Leach told reporters. “Not just one of the three. You have to do all three.”

That was a change which Borghi took as a challenge.

“This offense is a little bit different for a running back,” he said. “I think I adjusted well.

Catching to the ball in open space is pretty nice and making the defender miss.

“The offense is pretty cool, it’s pretty fun to make the defender miss and just get going.”

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On campus: News and notes from local high school sports programs Arapahoe • Senior Grace Cadorette scored 17 points to help the girls basketball team post an 88-54 win over Overland on Jan. 9. The team evened its Centennial League record at 2-2 with an 89-30 romp over Smoky Hill on Jan. 12. The 89 points was one shy of tying the girls school record for most points in a game.

• Daniel Hill had 17 points and Bryson Stephenson contributed 16 as the boys basketball team rolled to a 57-36 non-league win over Grand Junction on Jan. 11. The team returned to Centennial League play Jan. 12 and lost an 81-55 decision to Smoky Hill, a team ranked second in the Jan. 7 CHSAANow.com poll.

Englewood wrestler James Sharp works to get a firm hold on his opponent Jacob Christiansen of Alameda in the Jan. 5 match for fifth place in the 182- pound weight class at the Rebel Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Denver South High School. Sharp won the match 4-1.

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Pirate takes fifth place at tourney Three-sport athlete is rare junior on Englewood mat squad

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Englewood junior James Sharp won the matches needed to finish fifth as he joined the wrestlers from 23 teams who took part in the Dec. 5 Rebel Invitational Tournament at Denver South High School.

“I play three sports, football, lacrosse and wrestling, but wrestling is my favorite,” Sharp said during a break in the action.

“The things I learn in each sport help me in the other spots. For example, I feel the use of leverage, footwork and balance that are so important in wrestling help me in the other two sports.”

He said this summer he is plan-

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Borghi continued: “You don’t have to take the beating of rushing the ball through the line every play. It seems like the NFL is starting to have running backs catch the ball a lot more, so that’s setting me up for success in the future.”

Borghi was looking toward the future when he graduated early from Pomona and enrolled at Washington State for the spring semester. He participated in spring

ning to attend wrestling camps.

“There are a lot of good camps held during the summer. I would like to attend the Iowa camp.

Iowa is number one in wrestling in the Big 10 and their camp is highly rated,” he said. “There also a good camp at the University of Nebraska I would like to attend. I want to continue to become a better wrestler because after graduation I would like to wrestle in college and eventually earn the opportunity to wrestle in the Olympics.”

He said wrestling technique is very important in his weight division.

“In the 182-pound weight class strength is usually about equal,” he said. “That is why wresting techniques are so important in order to score points and win matches.”

Sharp wrestled Jacob Christenson of Alameda for fifth place at 182 pounds. The wrestlers grappled for an upper hand

throughout the match, but Sharp took his opponent down twice and scored an escape as he won the match, 4-1.

Pirates coach Lorenzo Moreno said this year’s team is made up mostly of sophomores and seniors.

“We have 15 wrestlers on the roster and about half are seniors wrestling for the first time plus we have a number of sophomores on the roster, so we are a young team as far as depth of mat experience goes,” Moreno said. “So because of their lack of mat experience I am entering a lot of our guys in junior varsity matches early in the season. I feel that additional mat experience is important if we move them up to the varsity level.”

He added that he expects the team to get stronger next season because there are a number of good junior high school wrestlers who are competing with the Englewood Youth Wrestling team.

football practice with the varsity.

“Mid junior year I decided I was going to do it (enroll early) and had to take double credits to be able to graduate early,” explained Borghi. “It was difficult but well worth it.

“It helped a ton. College itself is hard to adjust to and it helped me a lot in the school aspect to get used to all that so I didn’t have to do it during the season. As far as football, there was a lot of sevenon-seven, working on my speed and stuff and in the weight room working to get strong to get ready for the season. It contributed to the season I had, learning the of-

fense and all that.”

There were more than 20 seniors from Colorado high schools who signed letters of intent to play football next season at Division I schools during the Dec. 19-21 early signing period.

Borghi had some simple advice for those players, probably something that has been preached to them many times before.

“Just keep your head down and work,” advised Borghi. “Work hard and stay humble. Nothing improves yourself more than just working hard. That’s what it takes. You are not going to make it unless you work hard.”

Cherry Creek • The girls basketball team played good defense in holding Eaglecrest to six points in the first half and five in the second in a 70-11 win on Jan. 9. Four players scored in double figures, led by junior Jana Van Gytenbeek, the Centennial League scoring leader, with 18 points. Carly Thompson had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. In a Jan. 12 showdown against Grandview, third in the Jan. 17 CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, the fourth-ranked Bruins couldn’t get a last second shot to fall and lost, 5453. Van Gytenbeek scored 20 points and Cali Clark added 19.

• The hockey team had a 3-0 lead but gave up five unanswered goals in a 5-3 loss to Fort Collins on Jan. 11. TJ Ranone, Blake Benson and Christian Brown had first period goals for the Bruins.

A shorthanded goal by Jacob Tulan and Ryder Price’s third-period tally were the Bruins’ goals in a 4-2 loss to Valor Christian on Jan. 12.

Englewood Nate Gravagno, a 6-foot sophomore, pumped in 18 points and had 10 rebounds for the boys basketball team in a 50-45 loss to Denver North on Jan. 8. The Pirates were outscored 21-8 in the fourth quarter.

Heritage • Jackson Scott’s goal at 3:13 of the third period was the game winning tally for the hockey team, which held on to post a 4-3 victory over Kent Denver on Jan. 10. The Eagles build a 4-0 lead and skated to a 4-2 win over Castle View on Jan. 12, with four different players sharing the goal scoring. Ty Doan was credited with the game-winning goal.

• Erik Olsen and Demarcus Zaragoza each had eight points in a 73-48 boys basketball loss to Regis Jesuit on Jan. 10 Littleton • The boys basketball team, trailing by nine points in the third quarter, earned a 48-46 comeback Jeffco 4A victory over Evergreen on Jan. 9. D’Evelyn stormed back after trailing by three points following the first quarter to notch an 80-63 win over the Lions on Jan. 11.

• J’la Ervin had six points but the girls basketball team shot just 18 percent from the field in a 42-18 setback to Evergreen on Jan. 9. The shooting improved as Susie Puchino scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds but the team lost, 43-39, to D’Evelyn on Jan. 11.

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CALENDAR FROM PAGE 26

Auditions for “School of Rock”: 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E County Line Rd #102, Highlands Ranch. This 15-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production. Classes on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm from Jan. 30 through May. Check out www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE. Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. The Walk is open to the community. Participation is free, and registration is not required. Walkers will enjoy a walk with the cardiologists of South Denver Cardiology and other healthcare professionals, who will provide support and answer questions during the walk. Visit southdenver.com/event-registration.

How To Manage Chronic Pain Without Opioids: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

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to continue to improve families’ access to high-quality early care and learning environments and programs that support their children’s physical, social, emotional development and learning.”

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Centennial Active Seniors, An Afternoon with Abraham Lincoln: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at South Suburban Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Living history experience as Lincoln talks through the 15 presidents that preceded him, describing their importance and his connections with them. He also shares highlights from his own presidency, including the Civil War, emancipation and the Gettysburg Address.

Call 303-325-8000 or visit centennialco.gov.

Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Monthly Presentation: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Mary Lou Fenton of Wellspring, a community in Castle Rock that serves people with Down syndrome, autism and other special needs.

Visit castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

The initial PDG B-5 awards provide funding for one year. States receiving PDG B-5 grants will be eligible to compete for additional funding, up to $45 million over three years.

For information about the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five and Colorado’s approach, visit ColoradoOfficeOfEarlyChildhood.com.

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Call Ali @ 720-300-6731

Deck Builders

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- Custom Designs by Certified Professional Engineer - Classic Composite or Redwood Decks - A+ BBB Rating Family Owned and Operated Licensed & Insured

Call Ron @ 303-726-1670

Contessa’s Cleaning Service Professional, reliable and affordable residential cleaning.

Give your home the royal treatment at an affordable price.

References available.

Call Elaine Musselman at 303-515-0117 or email rileyrosie1@gmail.com

Concrete/Paving

TLLC Concrete Ty Barrett

303-646-2355 Specialize in barn floors, Driveways, Remove and replacement Any job over 400 SF give us a call!

A PATCH TO MATCH Drywall Repair Specialist

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 6 years.

Residential/Commercial/ Farm & Ranch Fencing Low rates, Free estimates

Scott, Owner - 720-364-5270

Call Ed 720-328-5039 Garage Doors

For a free estimate

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Serving the Front Range since 1955 Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters Rooftop HVAC • Mobile Furnaces Commercial • Residential Install • Repair • Replace

Carpet/Flooring

Residential & Commercial Specializing in complete bathroom remodels from design to completion.

Heating/ Air Conditioning

BEST PRICES 30+ years experience Clem: 303-973-6991

FREE ESTIMATES Drywall Sanders Drywall Inc. All phases to include

Acoustic scrape and re-texture Repairs to full basement finishes Water damage repairs Interior paint, door & trim installs 30+ years experience Insured Free estimates Please no Solicitors

Darrell 303-915-0739

Electricians

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Over 25 years experience • Residential Expert • All electrical upgrades • No Job Too Small • Senior Discounts – Lic/Insured

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Residential or Commercial Ask about our Senior Citizen and/or Veteran discounts.

Call (720) 925-1241 The Electrician - licensed and insured adding, upgrading, and repairing residential circuits, outlets, lighting, and switches. I have many years of experience, and have helped many happy homeowners. Free estimates. Satisfaction guaranteed! Available Mon-Sat. 720-909-3130 www.theelectrician.site

• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

(303) 646-4499 www.mikesgaragedoors.com Handyman

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Insurance

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Questions about Medicare?

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Satisfying Customers for Over 24 Years

Al Vinnola 720-404-3525 Locally Owned & Operated • Competitive Rates • Free Estimates Lighting

Painting

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• Internet/TV Cable & Outlets •Ceiling Fans •Thermostats •Wall-Mounted TV’s • And many more services Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed

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Hauling Service

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Licensed / Insured

DICK 303-783-9000

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Real Estate

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Tree Service Each office is independently owned and operated

Painting

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P itrone g S ons

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E X T E R I O R

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GONZALES

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Have a Hail Damaged Roof?

- Call Golden Spike Roofing - We are 100% Local & Have Great References - Roofing • Siding • Paint • Windows • Gutters

- Call Dave Vaughn 720-427-7422 - davegoldenspikeroofing@gmail.com

Tree Service Since 1992

Plumbing

Roofing/Gutters

Anthony 970.846.6206 Albert 970.846.1876

Plumb-Crazy, LLC.

“We’re Crazy About Plumbing” CUSTOM HOMES • REMODEL FINISHED BASEMENTS SERVICE AND REPAIR Licensed • Insured ALAN ATTWOOD, Master Plumber

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Tile

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Windows

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Serving the southeast Denver area

Castle Rock/Franktown

Castle Rock/Franktown

Greenwood Village

First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

Services:

Sunday Worship 9:00am & 10:45am - Worship 9:00am - Sunday School Little Blessings Parents Day Out www.littleblessingspdo.com

WORLD MISSION CHURCH (KOREAN CHURCH)

7249 E. Park Dr. Franktown, CO TIME: 10:30 PM PHONE: 303-688-1004 ENGLISH TRANSLATION

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Sunday Worship Times 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran School and ECEC (Ages 2 1/2 - 5; Grades K-8)

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events!

www.tlcas.org For Local News Anytime of the Day Visit Centennial Parker St.OurColoradoNews.com Thomas More 303-841-4660

Find us on Facebook: Trinity Lutheran Church, Franktown

www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Catholic Parish & School

Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8

8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1155

www.stthomasmore.org

Sunday Services - 10 a.m.

Cimarron Middle School 12130 Canterberry Parkway Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call Karen at 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

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WANTED

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Ask about our frequency discounts!

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Misc. Notices

Arvada Church of God 7135 West 68th Avenue 1 time food bank for the Arvada Area Providing Food, Hygiene Items and Gift Cards Available one time only Call Carmen Terpin at 303-232-6146

Grain Finished Buffalo

Split & Delivered $300 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Christmas Trees available at Sedalia Conico and Jar Mart in Sedalia Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

quartered, halves and whole

719-771-8742

MERCHANDISE

Furniture Solid Maple Bedroom set w/mattress $275 Leather Couch $125 Desk $50, Rya Rug $50 Antique Federal Dining Set $1200 303-721-8630

Bicycles

Want your life story written?

I can help. I have 30+ years experience, and can deliver print-ready documents and electronic copies within 60 days.

I have reasonable rates and write informative, entertaining life stories.

Great family gift.

Call Tabatha 720.763.5090.

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 60-foot stealth structure Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 25 South Newland St., Lakewood, Jefferson County, CO 80226. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Alex, a.grigsby@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314997-6111.

First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 17, 2019 Publisher: Lakewood Sentinel

WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.

A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships.

Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd.

Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.

Firewood

Farm Products & Produce

Misc. Notices

Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

PETS AUTOS &

MORE!

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EQUIPMENT

Selmer (Paris) Mark VI Saxophones: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, including accessories 303-756-0994

PETS

Autos for Sale 2008 SRX Cadillac All Wheel Drive 64,775 miles, V6, Premium Luxury Package, 3rd row seating, Ultra View Sun Roof, Rear AC, 20" Aluminum Polished Wheels White Diamond Tint coat/ Cashmere Interior $9950 (303)901-1342

Sell your merchandise on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091 Wanted

Cash for all Vehicles!

Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

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Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

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Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

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Careers

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

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KITCHEN OPPORTUNITIES

Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood COOK Full-time position available. Must work weekends. Food service experience preferred.

DISHWASHER Full-time position available. Dishwashing experience preferred.

Class A&B Driver Needed Seeking great commercial drivers to add to our team!

• Be part of a great company with a minimum of 2 years experience and a clean MVR.

APPLY NOW!

We offer great pay in a team-oriented environment.

Diesel Mechanics Needed NOW !!

Haulaway is looking for Experienced Heavy Truck Diesel Mechanic with knowledge of all aspects of diesel engines and hydraulics along with electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance & DOT inspections. APPLY NOW! The company not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY!

Apply at: crrwasteservices.com or call (303) 688-0344

Gabi Saenz 303-986-4511 | 303-986-5044 Fax 7950 W. Mississippi Ave. | Lakewood, CO 80226 Gabi_Saenz@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com An Equal Opportunity Employer 126098

Apply at: crrwasteservices.com or call (303) 688-0344 KITCHEN OPPORTUNITIES

Life Care Center of Littleton

Nutritional Service Server Full-time and part-time positions available. Food service experience preferred.

DISHWASHER Full-time position available. Dishwashing experience preferred.

Must be able to work weekends and some evenings We offer great pay in a team-oriented environment.

Must be able to pass a drug and physical screening!

The company not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY!

Richard Wedlund 303-795-7300 | 303-795-6210 Fax 1500 W. Mineral Ave. | Littleton, CO 80120 Richard_Wedlund@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com 126121

Must be able to pass a drug and physical screening!

NEEDED !!!!

Part Time Cashiers

This is a YEAR ROUND position.

Pays $11.10 per hour to start.

Salvation Army Family Thrift Store.

Parker 78349 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy 720-851-0202 Apply at Store _________________________________

NEEDED !!!!

Part Time Donation Attendant

Teachers Wanted EARN UP TO $150 DAILY -

Independent contract drivers needed to deliver flowers for Valentines Day. Must use your own vehicle and provide MVR, insurance & license. Contact Katie at (720) 425-7467 or Mike at (720) 229-6800.

As a tutor enjoy...

• Working with a variety of students at all grade levels on an individual basis • No classroom to manage so YOU can concentrate solely on academics • Work for a company with a proven track record and outstanding results!

Now Hiring!

Contact A Director!

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Afternoon, Evening and weekend hours available

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ENGINEERING Visa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for: - Sr. QA Engineers (Sr. SW Test Engineers) (Job# REF14773R) Perform functional and automation testing for debit processing services applications.

Design, create, execute and report on functional tests against multiple Debit applications with a focus on the Web Services platform.

To apply, please reference Job# when mailing resume to: LJ, Visa, Inc., MS: M1-12 SW, 900 Metro Center Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. EOE.

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Must have current Colorado license. $58,000 to $70,000 annually.

E-mail resume to parkerelectric83@aol.com or fax to 303-841-2051 or mail to Parker Electric Inc, PO Box 3273, Parker, CO 80134 For more info call 303-841-5448.

Contact info: Joe Serafini 303-841-5448

This is a YEAR ROUND position.

Pays $12 per hour to start.

Salvation Army Family Thrift Store.

Parker 78349 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy 720-851-0202 Apply at Store

PART TIME MERCHANDISER Lawrence Merchandising needs Representatives in the Lakewood, CO. area. Flexible scheduling that fits your availability.

Maintain product displays at Target & other local retailers.

Retail exp preferred; must have email/ internet access. Please call 1-800-328-3967 x 777.

To learn more visit: www.LMSVC.com

Part-time position for a friendly, focused, responsible, and motivated individual. We are a well-established and innovative software engineering firm looking for a team member to assist with Sales and Finance duties. Qualifications: Organized self-starter, computer literate, QuickBooks Experience a plus.

Contact info: If interested or need additional information, contact info@agi32.com. Subject: Front Office Admin. Explore our company at www.lightinganalysts.com.

NYDJ - OUTLETS CASTLE ROCK ASST. STORE MANAGER

Description To make women feel FABULOUS, Confident, Sexy and Amazing!

Ensure every client is treated like a VIP by providing an experience unique to NYDJ. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Support your Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and/or comp sales goals.

• Help recruit, develop and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you • Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business; you’ll bring the right balance of ops, delegation/autonomy, and customer first selling practices • Focus on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours and schedules • Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on sell through & customer feedback • Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets • You’ll merchandise the store in a compelling way. Ensure store environment set up to be a silent sales associate telling inspiring stores of who we are as a brand.

• In partnership with your Store Manager, you’ll develop your team of associates into a high performing, customer-focused crew WHAT YOU'LL NEED • At least 6 months of retail store management experience; you’ve lead teams to success and want to experience more of it. You’ll have skills to pay the bills: communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising) and be a developer of your people on the team.

• Passion for helping women live their perfect life and find their perfect fit • A high school diploma or GED equivalent. If you have a degree, even better • Roll with the punches. Retail is a fast changing industry and you need to be adaptable. OPEN AVAILABLITY is a must.

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HOMES APARTMENTS COMMERCIAL OFFICE INCOME PROPERTY STORAGE ROOMMATES

To Advertise call Barb 303.566.4125 Income/Investment Property

bstolte@coloradocommunitymedia.com Home for Sale Southwest Nebraska Home

®

Tamarac Executive Plaza Office Space For Lease

Located at East Hampden Ave. at Tamarac Dr., this building offers a nice 3,350 sf office space that features 13 rooms plus reception, 15 private parking spaces and 2 private bathrooms. Walking distance to Tiffany Plaza with numerous restaurant and retail amenities.

Offered at $12.00/sf full service.

Call David Gagliano or Dominique Pastore for information.

Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

with 2 garages $45,000 cash, small town living in Fishing, Hunting, Boating and Retirement Community 970-472-5978

Senior Housing

www.FullerRE.com (303) 534-4822

Home for Sale

Free Market Evaluation

SELL your home $ 2495

No Upfront Fees M.L.S. Listing & Advertising Internet Advertising Professional Photography Showing & Feedback Service Sign & Lockbox Contracts & Negotiations Title Company & Escrows Settlement Representation Full Service Brokerage

*when purchasing another home *1% fee if selling only *+ buyer agent co-op

Charles Paeplow

20 Years Experience Best of the Best Realtor

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Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking some time out of your usually busy social life could be just what you need to help you focus on putting those finishing touches on your plans for a possible career change.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A misunderstanding about a colleague’s suggestions could create a delay in moving on with your proposal. But by week’s end, all the confusing points should finally be cleared up.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you suddenly have to take care of.

But just say the magic word — help! — and you’ll soon find others rushing to offer much-needed assistance.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Finishing a current project ahead of schedule leaves you free to deal with other upcoming situations, including a possible workplace change, as well as a demanding personal matter.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Turn that fine-tuned feline sensitivity radar up to high to help uncover any facts that could influence a decision you might be preparing to make. Devote the weekend to family activities.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A state of confusion is soon cleared up with explanations from the responsible parties. Don’t waste time chastising anyone. Instead, move forward with your plans.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel obligated to help work out a dispute between family members. But this is one of those times when you should step aside and let them work out their problems on their own.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your ability to resolve an on-the-job problem without leaving too many ruffled feathers earns you kudos from co-workers. You also impress major decision-makers at your workplace.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Newly made and longheld friendships merge well, with possibly one exception. Take time to listen to the dissenter’s explanations. You could learn something important.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be prepared to be flexible about your current travel plans.

Although you don’t have to take them, at least consider suggestions from the experts in the travel business.

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Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 23, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

First Publication 12/20/2018 Last Publication 1/17/2019 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

Also known by street and number as: 4100 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7068639 Original Principal Amount $207,178.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $204,341.03

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PUBLIC NOTICES DATE: 10/12/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/13/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80588-NSM

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0498-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 12, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Wendy Kostka and Brian Newman Original Beneficiary(ies) ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper Date of Deed of Trust December 10, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3275126 Original Principal Amount $118,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $100,758.66

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. Also known by street and number as: 4454 S Acoma St, Englewood, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/13/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/20/2018 Last Publication 1/17/2019 Name of Publication Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/12/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80588-NSM The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0498-2018 EXHIBIT A

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Public Trustees

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0498-2018 EXHIBIT A PART OF N 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 316 FEET WEST AND 230 FEET NORTH OF SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N 1/2 NW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, THENCE EAST 125 FEET, THENCE NORTH 62 1/2 FEET, THENCE WEST 125 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 62 1/2 FEET OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING (BEING WHAT WILL BE DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 12/5 FEET OF LOT 14 AND ALL OF LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 16, WOLLENWEBER’S BROADWAY HEIGHTS, SECOND ADDITION, WHEN PLAT OF SAME IS FILED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice No.: 0498-2018 First Publication: December 20, 2018 Last Publication: January 17, 2019 Publisher: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0506-2018

Public Trustees

First Publication: 12/20/2018 Last Publication: 1/17/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 18-019710 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

On October 17, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 23, SOUTH BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4100 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/13/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/20/2018 Last Publication: 1/17/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Also known by street and number as: 2380 EAST GEDDES AVENUE #E, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0522-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On October 19, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) CLAY ELLIOTT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 01, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6070118 Original Principal Amount $317,149.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $307,589.88

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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Original Grantor(s) JODY REULER Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CM G MORTGAGE, INC DBA CMG FINANCIAL, #1820, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust October 31, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 03, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4103590 Original Principal Amount $255,290.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $237,296.80

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

Legal Notice NO.: 0506-2018 First Publication: 12/20/2018 Last Publication: 1/17/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0509-2018

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/13/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/20/2018 Last Publication: 1/17/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/17/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 18-019812

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

On October 17, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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Original Grantor(s) ROBERT WILLIAM GEORGE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 09, 2017 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 20, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D7068639 Original Principal Amount $207,178.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $204,341.03 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 2380 EAST GEDDES AVENUE #E, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will

0509-2018 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION UNIT E, BUILDING 1, SOUTHGLENN COMMONS (A CONDOMINIUM) PHASE NO. III, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF SOUTHGLENN COMMONS (A CONDOMINIUM) RECORDED JUNE 12, 1980 IN BOOK 3229 AT PAGE 601 FIRST SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1980 IN BOOK 3281 AT PAGE 264 AND SECOND SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED JUNE 1, 1982 IN BOOK 3633 AT PAGE 178 AND CORRECTION THERETO RECORDED JUNE 3, 1982 IN BOOK 3635 AT PAGE 702 AND MAP RECORDED JUNE 12, 1980 IN BOOK 45 AT PAGES 63 TO 69, MAP RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1980 IN BOOK 47 AT PAGES 9 TO 13 AND MAP RECORDED JUNE 1, 1982 IN BOOK 56 AT PAGES 52 TO 54, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0509-2018 First Publication: 12/20/2018 Last Publication: 1/17/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0522-2018

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 8, BLOCK 8, SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 210 E GEDDES AVE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/20/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/27/2018 Last Publication: 1/24/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 10/19/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Alison L Berry #34531 David R. Doughty #40042 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 18-019873

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

On October 19, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Original Grantor(s) CLAY ELLIOTT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Legal Notice No.: 0522-2018 First Publication: 12/27/2018 Last Publication: 1/24/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0537-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0537-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Trustees

On October 30, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Donald R. Lough and Kory L. Lough Original Beneficiary(ies) National City Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust August 03, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7102809 Original Principal Amount $55,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $43,789.26

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8 BLOCK 4 LINDA VISTA COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 814 W Geddes Cir., Littleton, CO 80120.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/27/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

DATE: 10/30/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Sandra J. Nettleton #42411 Nigel G Tibbles #43177 Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO180207

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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Legal Notice No.: 0537-2018 First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/30/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Sandra J. Nettleton #42411 Nigel G Tibbles #43177 Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 THE SAYER LAW GROUP, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO180207 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice No.: 0537-2018 First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0557-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 9, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Ronald Konkel, Trustee of the Ronald Konkel Revocable Trust Agreement, DTD April 8, 2005 Original Beneficiary(ies) Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B. Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 12, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8054738 Original Principal Amount $20,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $15,130.44

Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B. Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 12, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8054738 Original Principal Amount $20,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $15,130.44

Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, BLOCK 38, DREAM HOUSE ACRES, FOURTH FILING REVISED PLAT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2928 E. Euclid Pl., Centennial, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/13/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/17/2019 Last Publication: 2/14/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/09/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Kimberly L Martinez #40351 Joseph A. Murr #14427 Jamie G. Siler #31284 Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 410 17th St, #2400 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-2277 Attorney File # 6197.009

Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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Kimberly L Martinez #40351 Joseph A. Murr #14427 Jamie G. Siler #31284 Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C. 410 17th St, #2400 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-2277 Attorney File # 6197.009 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice No.: 0557-2018 First Publication: 1/17/2019 Last Publication: 2/14/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0536-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) The Ripple Project, Inc Original Beneficiary(ies) Veristone Fund I, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SGIA Residential Bridge Loan Venture V LP Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2018 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 10, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D8003633 Original Principal Amount $386,490.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $386,490.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, BLOCK 6, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6800 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 5, BLOCK 6, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

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Also known by street and number as: 6800 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/27/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 10/30/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Steven Bellanti #48306 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-841708-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice No.: 0536-2018 First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 6, BLOCK 38, DREAM HOUSE ACRES, FOURTH FILING REVISED PLAT, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Legal Notice No.: 0557-2018 First Publication: 1/17/2019 Last Publication: 2/14/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/27/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Meet Beauty. She is a gorgeous brown tabby who has an affectionate and playful personality. Beauty can be a bit Also known by street and number as: 2928 E. Euclid Pl., Centennial, CO 80121. shy THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALLat first and would do well in a quiet home with children OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED the age of 12. Come meet her today. ID# A0784689 over OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE Meet Coco! She is a 6-year-old Chihuahua who is BE looking PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will EXTENDED; at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/13/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County for her new loving home. Coco can be a bit shy at first but DATE: 10/30/2018 Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the willof blossom in a County of Arapahoe, State Colorado highest and best bidder for cash, the her said realaffectionate and playful personality By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the home with love and patience. The She would prefer to be in a name, address, business telephone numpurpose of paying the indebtedness provided in ber and bar registration number of the said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of single dog home with older children.

Come meet attorney(s) representing the legal holder of her the Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale indebtedness is: and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as today!

ID# A0727106 Steven Bellanti #48306 provided by law.

First Publication: 1/17/2019 Last Publication: 2/14/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 11/09/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone num-

Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Croke #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-18-841708-LL

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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