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Facility helps make homes more accessible Interaction lab assists seniors, residents of all ability levels in finding solutions

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

What’s a livable home as you age in place?

That’s the question the City of Centennial and the Arapahoe Libaries District set out to help residents answer with the Interaction Lab at Southglenn Library, an interactive room that displays design strategies and technology to make homes accommodating for a senior or those with different ability levels.

The library district looks for ways to highlight technology that’s not always available to everyone, said Oli Sanidas, executive director for Arapahoe Libaries.

“We’re trying to democratize information,” Sanidas said, “through experiences as well.”

The interactive room offers a drawing board that currently depicts what an accessible kitchen looks like: lowered countertops that allow for seated meal preparation, D-shaped handles for easier access, an under-the-counter microwave drawer and lighting under the cabinets for more visibility.

It’s all part of showcasing what Sanidas explains is universal design, a concept that emphasizes environments that are accessible to everyone, no matter their age or ability. It’s geared especially toward seniors who want to age in place — being able to live in their own homes and maintain independence.

The lab, expected to be a

fixture for at least a year, comes through a partnership between the city; the library district; Arrow Electronics, an engineering and technology company; Colorado State University; and the Denver South Economic Development Partnership, a nonprofit that works to improve the regional economy.

Patrons can have hands-on — or hands-free — experiences with “smart” appliances like the Google Home Hub and Amazon Echo, devices that can turn the lights off, play music, give the weather forecast and more with voice control. The Facebook Portal, also on display, makes video calls that are voice controlled, too. The lab even has a robot: a videoconference tool that moves around the room so a person can see what a caller is looking at during conversation.

Oli Sanidas, executive director of the Arapahoe Libraries District, points to a shelf of devices that include touch-screen and voice-activated applications Jan. 23 at Southglenn Library’s Interaction Lab. The City of Centennial is focusing on helping residents, including seniors, make their homes more accommodating.

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A device that grows plants with simulated sunlight and no need for soil sits Jan. 23 at the Interaction Lab at Southglenn Library. For those who want to grow something but aren’t able, the self-sustained garden can help.

Senior Living Options Explained A drawing board in the Interaction Lab at Southglenn Library Jan. 23 depicts an accessible kitchen setup with a lowered counter, allowing for meal preparation from a seated position. The interactive room aims to display concepts of universal design, which emphasizes environments that are accessible to everyone.

to provide resources and information to residents so they can remain in their homes as long as they wish,” said Stephanie Piko, Centennial mayor, in a news release. “The Interaction Lab will continue to evolve as partners work together with patrons to understand

the most desired smart-home features and universal design concepts to include.”

Southglenn Library sits at 6972 S. Vine St. at The Streets at SouthGlenn shopping center. For more information, visit centennialco. gov/lifelonghomes or call 303-542-7279.

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Coffman looks back on Congress, his changing party Republican reflects on GOP’s future, representing diverse district

Former U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman speaks in the Aurora City Council chambers last year at an event called the Innovative Housing Symposium.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In Ethiopian churches and Spanishlanguage radio segments, former U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman built what could have been the future of the Republican Party.

The Republican who represented the 6th Congressional District for a decade made so many inroads with immigrant communities that he can list the mosques and churches he visited — right down to the cross streets — and rattle off the political concerns of each group: the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for the MexicanAmerican community, temporary protected status for Salvadorans, highskilled visas for Asian Indians.

He caught the attention of Newt Gingrich, former House speaker and a prominent Republican strategist, in Gingrich’s report to prepare the party for the 2016 elections. The analysis pointed out the GOP’s shortfalls in 2012 and its successes afterward, and Coffman was one of the politicians Gingrich highlighted.

“He pointed out to me specifically in the report: You need to watch Coffman, the way he reached out to the Hispanic community,” Coffman said. “Republicans need to take a look at it.

“That all got washed away,” Coffman said, “with Donald Trump.”

The five-term congressman finally met defeat in the 2018 midterms amid a “blue wave” in Colorado that he chalks up partly to the polarizing effects of the president, but Coffman is confident his party will come back from its recent “rebranding.”

“I think both political parties are dynamic in competing with each other in the market of ideas,” said Coffman, sitting in a coffee shop near Interstate 25. “We always have changes. I think the Republican Party will find itself in that balance that I think is necessary.”

The military veteran, who grew up in and still lives in Aurora, is weighing a run for the mayor’s seat in 2019, after serving as a representative who evolved with the district as it changed.

“It changed me a lot,” Coffman said.

“As a person, I think we’re what we know. And if what you know is only the people who look like you, then that’s your world. You break out of that, you start to understand people who don’t look like you and live like you because they come from different experiences.”

‘I was pretty shocked’ Coffman, 63, came from deep roots in the region, going from attending Aurora Central High School and starting a small Aurora-based property management company to serving in several state political offices for nearly two decades.

“In 2005, I resigned from the Office of State Treasurer to come out of retirement to the Marine Corps in Iraq,” said Coffman, who had served in the Corps

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and the Army. “I returned in 2006. From then on, I think I had real interest in national security and veterans’ issues.”

Those issues spurred him to a race for the U.S. Congress, and he won election in 2008 when the 6th District was a safely conservative region, including suburban and rural areas south of Denver and only part of Aurora.

After a redrawing of the lines in 2011, the district includes all of Aurora and stretches north through parts of Adams County — cut off were some conservative areas like Castle Rock, Parker and Elbert County. Conservative-leaning south suburbs Littleton, Centennial and Highlands Ranch remained part of the district.

“I was pretty shocked,” Coffman said with a laugh. “It was a clear effort to get rid of me, to flip the district. It went from an area Sen. John McCain carried (easily) in 2008 to an area President Barack Obama carried (widely).”

Coffman struggled in the 2012 election because although he was the incumbent, he couldn’t yet provide services to residents in the newly added parts of the district.

But once he pulled out the win, he got to work, fielding requests for meetings and also reaching out on his own to immigrant communities.

“I remember in 2013 going to a grocery store on Colfax, a Hispanic grocery store,” Coffman said. “‘Mi Pueblo.’ And just hanging out and talking to people.

And once people knew about me there, their families came to talk to me.”

For Coffman, it was those kinds of conversations that put a face to the issues — he got to know the needs of pastors at the Ethiopian Evangelical Church near Havana Street in Aurora.

“A lot of it was, what I was doing on human rights in Ethiopia, leveraging change with U.S. support?” Coffman said. “Their issue was not immigration — it was human rights.”

Coffman was the only politician Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare knew of that took time to learn Spanish to communicate with constituents, LeGare said.

“The times I’ve flown to D.C. on city business, flying back, at Reagan airport, I’d run into Coffman in the airport sitting and reading his flash cards, and I’ve heard other people say the same thing,” LeGare said.

To critics who might say Coffman’s pivot was just a shrewd political calculation, Coffman said it was an effort to accurately represent the district.

“I thought it was important to learn Spanish not just as a point of communi-

cation, but also just as a sign of respect for their community,” Coffman said.

‘Like Sanders on the left’ The shift to a harder-right party — headed by a president who has supported curbing even legal immigration — finds Coffman going against the grain, but he’s hopeful the tables will turn again.

“I think (Trump) goes too far, but I think there is a concern about illegal immigration,” Coffman said. But “you can still be pro-immigration and against illegal immigration. I think that’s where the balance has to be.”

Amid the federal government shutdown over funding for Trump’s proposed border wall, Coffman hopes an opportunity is at hand for immigration reform. Asked if he supports a wall, he said he wants a barrier — adding that the Border Patrol wants something it can see through — and for the “Dreamers” issue to be solved. He has supported a path to citizenship for those undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

Coffman wasn’t always viewed as a figure to build bridges with minorities: He once told an Elbert County conservative audience that “in (Obama’s) heart, he’s not an American” and questioned where the president was born. He said he regretted that statement and noted he walked it back at the time in 2012.

Years later, he’s ended up butting heads with Trump, including on the recent policy of separating families on a large scale at the U.S.-Mexico border. He believes a more moderate party is still in the cards.

“I think what the president brought in, just like Sen. Bernie Sanders on the left, was populism. It was certainly a rebranding of the Republican Party. But I look at things in a long-term perspective,” Coffman said. “I think things will eventually change again.”

And he said there’s still a place in the party for a Republican like him.

“I’m not saying it isn’t without challenges,” Coffman said. “But the fact is, I believe in limited, constitutional government. And the place for that belief is in the Republican Party.”

Leaving a legacy Still living just miles south of where he grew up, Coffman resides in southwest Aurora, spending his time working with nonprofits. One such effort is to help raise money for the Comitis Crisis Center in Aurora, which assists homeless individuals, including veterans.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING “We appreciate Rep. Coffman’s service. He regularly supported our military veterans by speaking at our annual Veterans Day celebration. We wish him well.” — Jim Worley, chair of Highlands Ranch Metro District Board of Directors “Community Development Block Grants are a critical piece of our revitalization plan in the south area of Thornton, and Rep. Coffman continuously advocated for funding of the important grant. In the past six years, we have either received the same or increased funding of the CDBG funds.” — Thornton Mayor Heidi Williams

“Mike never lost sight of the people he served … He was always available and ready to listen. When I was first elected as mayor, Mike called and invited me to lunch. I was surprised how much he knew about what was going on in Littleton — not just the stuff anyone would know by reading the paper or website but things that showed he was paying real attention and had a genuine interest.” — Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman

“I’m getting overwhelmed with requests,” he said with a laugh. “I’ve got to pace myself.”

He’s gotten calls about running for mayor in Aurora in the 2019 elections, too.

“That’s something I’m considering,” Coffman said. “I haven’t made a decision on that.”

Whether he runs or not, he’s left a mark on the district, from residents to elected officials.

People “come up to me all the time and thank me for hard work,” Coffman said. He felt he made a difference in helping constituents individually.

“Working with a lot of the individual cases that came to my office on immigration concerns, or people who were applying for disability — veterans in terms of being able to get their benefits — a lot of those activities that involve individuals confronting challenges in government were very rewarding,” Coffman said.

He bridged the gap between Washington and local Colorado cities, mayors in the district said.

“Congressman Coffman’s dedication to the small-business community was evident in the actions he took to meet with local business owners and his ability to bring their story back to Washington,” said Stephanie Piko, Centennial mayor.

LeGare, Aurora’s mayor, recalls Coffman being involved in the Aurora community since he’s known him. The two met in 1983, he said.

“I’m curious to see what Mike’s going to do next,” LeGare said. “Obviously, the national wave didn’t help him this year, but I think he’s committed to staying involved in the community.”

Heidi Williams, mayor of Thornton, said Coffman instilled a faith in bipartisanship.

He leaves behind “the true understanding that Colorado has wonderful representatives in Washington,” Williams said, “that reach across the aisle and work hard for their constituents.”

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February 1, 2019

High Line Canal group seeks to enhance waterway

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If you live in Littleton or Cherry Hills Village, you might know the High Line Canal as a bucolic, winding path beneath shady trees.

But if you live in Aurora, you might know the canal as a concrete ditch beside a sun-baked sidewalk.

If the High Line Canal Conservancy has their way, the 71-mile canal will become a far more cohesive and attractive recreational amenity in coming years, as the philanthropic organization puts their labored-over plans into action.

Formed in 2014, the Conservancy aims to protect and enhance the 19thcentury canal, in partnership with the 11 jurisdictions along its length, and Denver Water, which owns the waterway. The canal begins near Waterton Canyon above Chatfield Reservoir, ff and winds through the metro area’s

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southern and eastern suburbs before petering out near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.

“The canal is already incredible,” said Meredith Wenskoski of Livable Cities Studios, the lead planner on the project. “The task ahead of us is increasing its environmental health, and making it comfortable, continuous and connected.”

The Conservancy held a pair of open house meetings on Jan. 23 and 24 to wrangle a final round of public comment on the Framework Plan, a comprehensive document that outlines a couple decades’ worth of projects to improve the canal. The group hopes to begin putting the plan into action in coming years, to augment dozens of already-completed projects like new trailheads.

Some of the shorter-term tasks include improving signage and wayfinding, Wenskoski said.

Others include building seating areas, improving road crossings — there are 81 along the canal’s length — and creating underpasses where possible.

But other projects are more focused on the diversity of landscapes along the canal.

The quality of the canal varies widely, said Harriet LaMair, the Conservancy’s executive director. Along its southern portion, it’s been well-kept.

“Anybody who’s walked it for any length loves it” in the Littleton and Cherry Hills Village stretches, LaMair said. “It goes behind backyards and alleyways — it’s a very intimate way to see the area.”

But farther north, LaMair said, the canal is more bleak, with fewer benches and less tree cover.

The Framework Plan identifies seven “opportunity areas,” each with a set of recommendations. For northern stretches, providing shade and areas

of respite can reactivate the canal in residents’ lives, LaMair said.

Another challenge is keeping water in the canal. Though originally built to provide water for agriculture, there are only a handful of water users left along the canal’s length, said Jeannine Shaw, Denver Water’s senior community relations specialist.

“It’s not an efficient way to move or provide water,” Shaw said. “We lose 60 to 80 percent of the water in it to evaporation and ground seepage. This is more about providing a community asset.”

But maintaining thriving tree cover will require water, which can be achieved by thoughtfully channeling stormwater runoff toward the canal, according to the Framework Plan. Creating a landscape of diverse water-wise plants along the canal will also help filter out contaminants in stormwater, the plan says.

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Officials hope to split up 18th Judicial District Proposed 23rd District could bring more specialty courts to Douglas County

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado’s most populous judicial district could soon become two.

Some state lawmakers and county officials are declaring it’s time for the 18th Judicial District, marked by rapid population growth, a lopsided disbursement of serious crime and ideological differences, to break up.

A bill to split the 18th Judicial District has not been introduced at the state Legislature but may be in the next month. Four sponsors are ready to see it through: Rep. Mike Weissman, D- Aurora; Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, RHighlands Ranch; Sen. Rhonda Fields, D- Aurora; and Sen. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs.

“I’m working with a broad number of other interested folks,” said Weissman, “to explore whether the idea of a new judicial district serving Arapahoe County makes sense.”

Reports show about one in five state residents live within the 18th Judicial District. Another document predicts that if legislation to split the district is not passed this session, plans could be delayed another four years.

In 1965 the 18th Judicial District

JUDICIAL DISTRICT FUNDING The following is a breakdown of the money each county contributed to funding the 18th Judicial District in 2018, along with data on the felony crimes each county accounted for that same year.

Arapahoe County: $14.5 million (64 percent); 3,746 (69.5 percent) Douglas County: $7.5 million (33 percent); 1,350 (25 percent) Elbert County: $573,534 (2.5 percent); 145 (2.7 percent) Lincoln County: $126,950 (0.56 percent); 153 (2.8 percent) Sources: Douglas County, 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office comprised Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties. The district added Lincoln County in 1969, and hasn’t been changed since. In 1970 its population was 180,000 and by 2018 it exceeded 1 million people. The district is projected to grow by another 350,000 people in the next 30 years.

The next largest of the 22 judicial districts is the 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller Counties), with a population of 737,684.

In the 18th district, Arapahoe County is the largest in population. It contributed 64 percent of the judicial district’s 2018 budget while account-

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The 23rd District The proposal calls to make Arapahoe County its own judicial district and Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln into another. The three counties would likely become the 23rd District while Arapahoe remained the 18th, although exact titles aren’t set in stone.

Douglas County officials including Commissioner Lora Thomas began researching a potential split of the 18th Judicial District in August. Thomas said Douglas County wasn’t getting a fair return on investment.

Much of that perspective is anchored in a report compiled by Douglas County officials and provided to Colorado Community Media.

The report found Douglas County pays roughly 33 percent of district costs but accounts for less than 25 percent of felonies. About 20 percent of district prosecutors are allocated to the county.

In 2017 and 2018, Douglas County was the only county in the district that paid a percentage of the budget that was greater than its percentage of felony crimes, according to the report.

Counties within any district contribute to the budget based on population, but resources, namely manpower and time, are allocated based on the number of severe crimes. Simply put, serious felonies require more prosecutors than misdemeanors.

The county’s report shows 81 percent of serious felonies and about 70 percent of all felonies occur in Arapahoe County and based on that, 78 percent of prosecutors are allocated there. The report also estimates Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert would pay about $857,000 less if put into a 23rd District than what they’ll contribute to the 2019 budget.

SOURCE: DOUGLAS COUNTY

Tailored to the community Passing the bill could present the chance for Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties to customize a district around their communities, particularly with the creation of specialty courts.

All of the 18th Judicial District’s specialty courts, or problem-solving courts, are run in Arapahoe County.

In Colorado, specialty courts include adult drug courts, juvenile drug courts, veterans treatment courts and more.

The 18th Judicial District offers drug courts, veterans courts and a mental health court.

Douglas County has a Community Justice Services program, which oversees programs like community service, the multiple offender program and the electronic in-home detention program.

Distance to the 18th Judicial District’s specialty courts, located in Centennial, creates a barrier for people utilizing them from outside of Arapahoe County but so does docket capacity, said the Community Justice Services Director Scott Matson.

“Having a new judicial district,” Matson said, means the ability to do a full analysis of what issues are in Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties and then being able to “set up our specialty courts around that.”

Still, it’s too early to know precisely what a 23rd Judicial District would look like. Specialty courts are created at the direction of the district’s chief judge and available funds, Matson said.

Executive Director of the Colorado District Attorney’s Council Thomas Raynes said by email that the council supports breaking up the 18th Judicial District for numerous reasons.

Population growth is one, but “equally important is consideration of the demographic differences and growing political dispariteis between the two largest counties in the 18th,” he said.

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POPULATION BREAKDOWN

‘Quite frankly, it probably creates a very competitive election in the district that would be Arapahoe County, in which either a (Democrat) or (Republican) candidate could win.’

A look at the population of each of the four counties in the 18th Judicial District:

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Splitting the two into separate districts will give Arapahoe County voters “a stronger voice in choosing the criminal justice philosophies implemented in their community,” he said, as well as in Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties.

“Quite frankly, it probably creates a very competitive election in the district that would be Arapahoe County, in which either a (Democrat) or (Republican) candidate could win,” Raynes said.

The Colorado Constitution requires any bill that creates a new judicial district get a two-thirds supermajority vote in each legislative chamber to pass.

Van Winkle said he is optimistic the bill will be successful this session.

“It wouldn’t be introduced unless it had bipartisan support,” Van Winkle said. “It does require two-thirds majority to pass but we think the support will be there.”

‘Closer to home’ An assessment completed by the Secretary of State’s Office and obtained

by Colorado Community Media found passing a bill this session is crucial to

Arapahoe County: 655,902 Douglas County: 345,342 Elbert County: 27,773 Lincoln County: 5,623

Thomas Raynes executive director of the Colorado District Attorney’s Council

Source: Douglas County creating a new district soon.

If the 23rd District is created in 2019, its district attorney could run in the next election cycle of 2020. District attorneys are all elected in the same year to four-year terms. Under this timeline, the 23rd District could be up and running by 2021.

However, legislation passed in 2020, even fast-tracked bills, would give candidates little to no time to make the 2020 ballot, according to the Colorado secretary of state’s assessment.

There would be other avenues toward instating a district attorney into the 23rd District if a bill doesn’t pass in 2019.

A bill would need to outline a method for electing or appointing the district

attorney outside the regular 2020 election, but “aside from adding potentially complicated one-time procedure to statute, there may also be constitutional issues” to this strategy, the secretary of state’s assessment says.

As a result, legislation passed in 2020 or later would likely require waiting to elect the new district attorney until 2024, delaying the 23rd District by another four years.

Creating a new district would require hiring more personnel than a new district attorney alone. Douglas County’s report says the number of staff now allocated to the three counties is not

sufficient to run the 23rd District. It outlines 15 additional positions in total, including the district attorney’s at a salary of $91,000.

Van Winkle said passing the bill this session would give the new district ample time to set itself up. Raynes said breaking up the district would cause a shake-up to the delivery of criminal justice services, but temporarily, calling it “short-term pain for long-term gain.”

“Justice should be accessible and close to home and I’ve always believed that government closer to home is more accessible and efficient,” Van Winkle said. “A judicial branch is no different.”

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Shutdown deal offers little relief for prison workers

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The longest partial government shutdown in United States history may be over for now, but the news isn’t relieving tensions at FCI Englewood, the sprawling federal prison on the southwest side of the Denver metro area.

“We’re going to catch up on mortgage payments and bills, but if they shut it down again, we’ve exhausted our savings,” said Chris Janssen, the president of Local 709 of the American Federation of Government Employees, the prison’s union.

President Trump and Congress agreed on Jan. 25 to fund the government through Feb. 15, meaning federal employees like Janssen and roughly g 300 other staffers at the prison will get back pay owed to them following the 35-day shutdown, but what happens after that is unknown. e “If elected leaders keep playing games, we won’t have anywhere to turn,” Janssen said. “It’s a pressure release for right now, but it’s almost more terrifying because we can’t replenish our savings while we wait for the other shoe to drop.”

The shutdown was hard on prison staffing, Janssen said, as correctional officers increasingly called in sick after coming into work for weeks without pay.

Teachers and plumbers were guarding sex offenders as officers called in sick, Janssen said.

“These people are supposed to be keeping the lights on or helping inmates get ready to re-integrate into society, and instead they’re guarding blocks of 200 prisoners,” Janssen said.

The prison near the intersection of West Quincy Avenue and South Kipling Street houses roughly 1,000 inmates across three main camps, Janssen said. The population covers all security levels, and includes hundreds of sex offenders, he said.

“We’ve got everyone from embez-

zlers to cop killers,” Janssen said.

“The worse staffing gets, the greater the likelihood of riots, murders and suicides. We have seen all of those here in the past.”

The situation at the prison could grow worse if the shutdown resumes, Janssen said, as logjams at the Department of Justice could mean that offenders who are sentenced by judges in Denver’s federal court aren’t able to be sent to their designated prisons.

Staff members are facing scary situations in their personal lives, Janssen said.

“Our standards of employee conduct mandate that we have to maintain good credit and pay our debtors on time. If we don’t, we’re automatically subject to discipline, from letters of reprimand up to firing.”

Many prison staffers called in sick to drive for Uber and Lyft, Janssen said, because they could get quick cash to pay bills.

“Federal employees don’t make as much money as people think,” Janssen said. “A guard here starts at $44,000 a year, but for someone paying a mortgage and raising a family, that’s not a lot. You’ve got guys in their 30s borrowing against their retirement accounts, knowing they’re not going to be able to pay it back.”

Janssen, a Navy veteran and 12-year employee of the Bureau of Prisons, said he accepted the help of friends and neighbors to feed his two young children.

“It’s disgraceful,” Janssen said. “People say, ‘Oh, you’ll get your back pay eventually,’ but that doesn’t put food on my table tonight. I’ve got people dropping off soup at my house like it’s the Depression.”

Janssen said he doesn’t want to wade into the politics of the shutdown.

“We’re hoping the government comes to their senses and does the right thing,” Janssen said. “If I do the work, I want my pay.”

Officer’s spouse hosting food drive for prison staff

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Former clerk: National politics to blame for loss Republicans need positive message to win Arapahoe County back, says Crane

Former Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane said he thinks he lost his re-election bid because voters wanted to send a message to President Trump.

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane, a Republican, narrowly lost his re-election bid in the 2018 election to Joan Lopez, one of several county races that saw incumbent Republicans ousted by Democratic challengers.

We sat down with Crane and asked him what went wrong for him and where he — and his party — should go from here.

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Looking back at your time as Arapahoe clerk and recorder, what are you proud of?

There’s a lot I’m proud of. I’ve worked in election administration since 2000, and Arapahoe County has been a statewide leader. We’ve got the most in-person voting. We were the first county to launch wait times for vote centers. We just won an award for an app that allows people to verify their ballots on their cell phones. I invited stakeholders of all parties to inspect the warehouse and see how votes are counted.

I approached my job in a nonparti-

san manner. I just wanted good elections. I instilled trust that I wouldn’t just be a partisan shill.

What was difficult?

In 2015, as the population exploded, wait times at the DMV got to between 2-3 hours.

We introduced motor vehicle registration kiosks to Colorado. The Department of Revenue said it would take two years, but we cut that down to months. Now they’re all over the state. Between the kiosks and moving to an appointment system for driver’s licenses, we were able to bring down DMV wait times significantly.

Why do you think you lost re-election?

I know why I lost: national politics.

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In Arapahoe County, President Trump is incredibly unpopular. He lost the state by 5 points, but Arapahoe County by 14 points. People looked at Trump and the Republican brand generally. They didn’t look at experience or qualifications. They only looked at party affiliation, and they wanted to send a message.

The reality is, do you think President Trump knows anything about Arapahoe County?

These aren’t political jobs. I’m an administrator. Qualifications and experience matter in these roles. I wasn’t deciding abortion, climate change or immigration. I wasn’t fighting for or against TABOR. We were just running a great office. Part of the problem of running these offices partisan is people conflate the two. People look at the letter after the candidate’s name, not what’s

happened during their time in office.

Should local Republicans repudiate the national party?

The answer isn’t running from Trump. We need to talk about how Republican values matter more here on a local level. D.C. is a cesspool, but why are Republican ideals better here in Centennial or Aurora than what the other side is offering?

We can’t impact things without a little compromise. The Colorado electorate is demanding more of that, perhaps. Maybe that’s the rise of unaffiliated voters. People want to have adult conversations.

Is there room for moderates? That’s up to the people to decide. When people vote strictly based on party, they’re abdicating their responsibility.

They say they want more moderates, but you won’t judge people on their platform?

The task for Republicans is to demand more accountability from their leaders. The party has to get back to having a positive message. Don’t just put down the other guy. If you run on something, damn it, govern that way.

You have to be pragmatic in leadership.

Would you run for office again?

Sure. I don’t know what and I don’t know when. I never say never.

Are there other ways for me to have an impact? Maybe losing the election was the Lord sending me elsewhere. I’m so grateful for those five years. I loved going to work every day. But right now I’m looking forward.

Arapahoe teacher arrested on charge of sexual assault Drama instructor suspected of crime against student five years ago STAFF REPORT

A teacher at Arapahoe High School in Centennial turned himself in at the Arapahoe County Jail on Jan. 25 on suspicion of sexually assaulting a student five years ago, according to a sheriff ’s office news release.

The receipt of a notification through Safe2Tell, an anonymous-tip system, led sheriff ’s investigators to develop cause to believe Ian Ahern, 41, committed the crime of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, the release said. The notification said a young woman was victimized while she was his student, according to the release.

A warrant was issued for Ahern’s arrest after investigators filed the case with the 18th Judicial District Attor-

ney’s Office, it continued.

Ahern has been employed by Littleton Public Schools since 2010 as Arapahoe High’s drama teacher, the release said.

“While an arrest has been made, the investigation is continuing and may include the potential of photo line-ups or other identification techniques,” the release said.

The sheriff ’s office did not release a booking photo to maintain the integrity of the investigation, according to the release.

Children or teenagers are far less likely to report being a victim often out of fear, intimidation or embarrassment, but they would likely show signs of an assault, such as a sudden change in behavior, nightmares, and excessive worrying or fearfulness, the release said.

“If you know a child who may have been sexually assaulted, especially under similar circumstances, and believe the incident may be related to this suspect, please contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office at 720-8744020,” the release said.

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February 1, 2019

Gardner among GOP senators seen as vulnerable in 2020 Trump is elephant in room as Colorado trends toward Democrats

‘I made it clear when I ran for Senate that, when my party’s wrong, I’m going to say it.’

BY NICHOLAS RICCARDI, ADAM BEAM AND DAVID SHARP ASSOCIATED PRESS

Republican Sen. Cory Gardner helped mastermind the GOP’s midterm strategy of pushing Senate candidates closer to President Donald Trump. But heading into his own 2020 re-election bid in Colorado, he’s allowing more distance with the not-so-popular president.

And he’s not alone.

Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina is reviving his proposal for an immigration deal as part of talks to reopen the government. Centrist Sen. Susan Collins, who did not support Trump in 2016, faces a delicate balancing. In Arizona, Sen. Martha McSally has to consider her proximity to Trump as she runs to keep the seat she was appointed to after having lost to a Democrat in November.

As Republican senators set out to run for re-election in states where views on Trump are mixed, they’re trying to figure out how closely to align themselves with Trump.

“I made it clear when I ran for Senate that, when my party’s wrong, I’m going to say it,” Gardner said in an interview.

Gardner is one of two Republican senators up for re-election in states won by Democrat Hillary Clinton in the last presidential election; Collins is the other.

Democrats will be on offense in 2020, on much easier terrain with a wider map of incumbent Republicans at risk. Winning the Senate majority will require a net gain of at least three seats — four if Republicans hold the White House.

Democrats are expected to target Tillis and McSally, representing states where demographics are shifting against Republicans and where Democrats recently won statewide elections. Democrats also hope to field a strong candidate against Sen. David Purdue in Georgia, which has been trending their way, and are watching Kansas, where Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been mentioned as a possible contender for a seat opening up due to a retirement.

Mike Noble, a Republican pollster in Arizona, said the 2020 election in Arizona probably will be a repeat of what McSally just encountered in 2018. She hewed close to Trump to survive a GOP primary but was rejected by voters in the general election.

“This is just a replication of the situation she was put in during the campaign,” Noble said.

Republicans now hold a 53-47 edge in the Senate.

GOP picks targets While Republicans will try to protect their incumbents in 2020, they

Cory Gardner Colorado Senator, Republican also will look to take on Democratic senators on the ballot in states won by Trump. They include Sen. Gary Peters in Michigan, though Democrats won a Senate race in the state handily in November, and Sen. Doug Jones in Alabama.

Strategists say it’s much too early to assess how shutdown politics or other developments this early in the campaign cycle will influence the 2020 Senate map, if at all.

Carl Forti, the political director at Senate Leadership Fund, an influential outside group aligned with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the race for the White House between Trump and the wide-open field of Democratic contenders will almost certainly overpower the congressional contests.

“The presidential race drives the messaging,” Forti said. “It’ll be a struggle down ballot to be heard.”

Some Republicans seem certain to position themselves closer to Trump as they see the political power he brings to their home states.

McConnell, who was initially cool to Trump’s candidacy, has since embraced him, particularly on the shutdown strategy.

In daily speeches in the Senate, McConnell is backing up Trump.

Some voters seem pleased with the turn of events.

“Up until this year I wasn’t really too fond of Sen. McConnell,” said 76-year-old Sandy Furjanic, who lives in Princeton, Kentucky. But this year, she says McConnell has shown he is “supporting the president, unlike some other Republicans I know.”

In Maine, Collins’ brand of centrist politics is being put to the test.

She is the last Senate Republican in New England, but voters are known for splitting their tickets and independents comprise the largest voting bloc. Democrats are eager to take her on. But no big-name Democratic candidates have stepped forward to challenge her, despite early rumblings about former U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice jumping in the race.

Gardner in spotlight Yet it’s Gardner, a skilled politician and fundraiser, who is widely considered the most vulnerable Senate Republican. Clinton won Colorado by 5 percentage points in 2016, and the state took an even sharper turn to the left in 2018, when Demo-

crats won every statewide contest and captured the governor’s mansion by 11 percentage points.

Colorado Democrats have criticized Gardner as being too close to Trump. The senator voted for the president’s two Supreme Court nominees, the GOP tax cut and unsuccessful effort to repeal much of President Obama’s health-care law. He also led the arm of the GOP overseeing Senate races and helped the party expand its majority by two in November before stepping down from that arm weeks later.

“The vitriol against Donald Trump among the median voter who’s going to decide this election is so strong,” said David Flaherty, a GOP pollster in Colorado. “It needs to be really strong from Cory about why he’s his own man and not just a rubber stamp on Donald Trump’s policies.”

This year, Gardner was among the first Republicans to quickly call on the president to reopen the government, without the money Trump is demanding for the border wall with Mexico, and took the message directly to the president during a recent meeting with Senate Republicans.

That stance illustrates how Gardner is squeezed in Colorado, where Trump still has an avid following. Anil Mathai, chairman of the Republican Party in suburban Adams County, said on a local radio show that Gardner’s stance on the shutdown was “ludicrous.”

David Pourshoushtari, a spokesman for Colorado’s Democratic Party, said Gardner is “trying to have it both ways, and I think Colorado voters are going to see straight through that.”

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VOICES Picture-perfect pictures aren’t always a good look

QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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f you were born after World War II and before Apple, you might have some out-offocus family photographs around the house.

Unless you had a Nikon or a darkroom, and not many of us did.

We had Brownies and other crummy Kodaks that took rolls of film that had to be taken to a drugstore.

A week later, you’d get an envelope with 12 crummy prints and your negatives.

Some of those prints were better than others, and miraculously captured a moment.

You took what you got. There was no improving the prints.

That’s all changed.

Almost anyone can point and shoot a camera or a phone these days, get a high resolution image, and then improve it with Photoshop or a variety of other applications.

There’s even one that lets you take a clean and clean contemporary image and turn it into a crummy one that looks like it was taken after World War II and before Apple, complete with scratches.

Oh, there are still some among us who couldn’t take a good photograph if Ansel Adams was standing next to them, and take pictures outdoors at high noon when the sun makes anyone’s nose look like mine.

Professional photographs of my artwork

once required a controlled environment with all kinds of equipment, tripods, special lamps and filters. Now? Angela shoots in my living room with a handheld camera and nothing else nearby, except Harry at her ankles.

If a color is slightly off in the resulting image, she can correct it.

She does that on a computer, not in a darkroom. She doesn’t have a darkroom.

I took a number of photography classes when I was in college, and everything had to be developed in a darkroom in the dark, amid trays of pungent and dangerous liquids.

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and players and we talk about hether you are a the mistakes and errors that we football fan or not, all make. There is no question there is a high likelithat the mistakes and errors hood that you have made over the weekend heard about the “blown in the Championship calls” or the “no calls” WINNING Games will create new that took place durWORDS opportunities for more ing the recent NFL replay capabilities and Championship Games. rules changes. And the Everyone from the fans to television and radio same should hold true for programs continue to us, shouldn’t it? share how things went I mean, when we screw so horribly wrong and up, make a mistake, make how these missed calls a bad decision or error impacted the teams who in judgment, doesn’t that are now not going to the create an opportunity Super Bowl.

Michael Norton for us to make changes There are even some in our own lives for the who are pointing the finger of better as well. blame on specific players and The answer is obviously yes, coaches for poor decisions and isn’t it? And if we are going to ineffective play calling or the make those changes and create ability to score when they had new opportunities for ourselves, the chance as the reason for the it must start with owning our loss instead of the poor officiatmistakes and errors. What I am ing. And we all know how this talking about here is accountworks too, right? It’s usually the ability, personal accountability. fans of the teams that lost who You see, just like fans who end have the most to say about the up on the losing side of a bad call bad calls and refs, and the fans of or game, there are some people the teams that won who place the who will look at everyone else blame on the players and team’s and point the finger of blame inability to score. It’s just how it everywhere else when things go goes. wrong in their own life. There Well here is where we stop are a lot of tips and techniques talking about the mistakes and errors made by referees, coaches, SEE NORTON, P13

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that people can use to learn how to create new opportunities that are born out of mistakes and mishaps, but believe it or not, what happens many times is that people who make mistakes look for a trick of some kind, or magic way out of the problem. Well here’s the trick and the magic: taking ownership and having personal accountability.

Even if by chance, our misfortune or loss came at the hands of someone or something else, out of each and every mistake, error, and failure we can find new opportunities. As many have said before, “It’s not what happens to us in this world that matters, it’s how we handle what happens to us that matters.”

Mistakes were made in both games, mistakes have happened in all of our

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

There were darkroom tricks to achieve special effects, but it was nothing like current options that can swap my head for John’s on the cover photo of “Abbey Road” and make it look authentic.

All of this means a number of things.

For one, everyone on Earth can be a good photographer.

For another, photographs can no longer be trusted.

Ostensibly, I could document my paintings myself. But I don’t and won’t because of the cost of a camera like Angela’s.

The other reason is more human, and it’s why I don’t stretch my own canvases or do my own taxes.

I like to work with Angela. I like to work with Pat at Meininger, who stretches my canvases, and I like to work with Harley and Amy, who do

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lives, and mistakes and errors will continue to happen in life because we are human. So, we can choose to react or overreact, or we can choose to respond and look for ways that we can learn from our mistakes and create opportunities for changes, changes for the better.

How about you? Are you still caught up in the mistakes and bad calls that have happened in your life, or have you figured out how to create opportunities out of those very same mistakes? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we take ownership and personal accountability to create opportunities from our mistakes and errors, 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.

my taxes.

Nothing is better than working with someone who knows what they are doing.

Those bad photos we all have are beloved by art galleries and collectors, precisely because they are primitive and grainy.

Imagery of all kinds has changed.

Films and commercials are full of truly unbelievable special effects.

However, if you check out the Rotten Tomatoes rating for the 1933 “King Kong” and compare it with later versions, you’ll see a big difference: 1933 wins.

Sometimes, in fact very often, technology does not improve art.

You might even have a drawing taped to your refrigerator of crooked animals and flying pirates that you appreciate more than you would if a Chagall were taped to it.

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Alex Hatch pictured in London while visiting the Warner Bros. studio where Harry Potter scenes were filmed.

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touch Harry Potter fans celebrate fictional books, movies in real-life ways

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rivia nights. Beer festivals.

Running clubs. Theme parks.

Symphony concerts. Quidditch teams.

All are present-day examples of groups and activities inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter in which people can participate in the real world.

The book and film series forged a lasting legacy — the last book was released in 2007 — and created a global community of people connected by their love of the story.

Local enthusiasts say it boils down to author J.K. Rowling’s use of a wide range of characters that the reader, or film viewer, can relate to. Strong themes of working together, standing up for what’s

right, living as an outcast and never giving up inspire people in the books and in daily life, they say.

The story of a young wizard caught in a battle of good versus evil spans seven books and later came to the screen in eight films (the final book was split into two movies).

In 2007, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” took the Guinness World Record top spot for fastest-selling book of fiction in a 24-hour period.

In 2016, Harry Potter became the most liked fictional character on Facebook.

Aside from inspiring, the story also galvanizes people.

Take for example, Fanthropy Running Clubs. The organization is a virtual running group managed by the nonprofit Random

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Matthew, Kim and Ruby Reeder, wearing Harry Potter costumes, celebrate Harry Potter as a family in numerous ways, Kim says.

Ruby’s nursery is Harry Potter themed and they attend Harry Potter themed events in the Denver metro area.

Tuesday.

It includes a Denver-based chapter of the Harry Potter group called Potterheads. Random Tuesday began as a Harry Potter-based running group in 2014 but has expanded by offering groups for other “fandoms” like Doctor Who and Gilmore Girls.

“We are currently recognized by Facebook as the largest Harry Potter independent community,” said Keir Hansen, the organization’s communications director.

About 65,000 have participated in the group’s Facebook discussions and events. They schedule race events online and members complete them on their own time from wherever they’re based.

Proceeds go to charity.

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or most artists, there’s nothing about them outwardly that gives them away. You might never realize how creative a person is until you see their name next to a piece on a gallery wall.

Shining a light COMING on the talents of students and memATTRACTIONS bers all around us is one of the goals of the Foothills Art Center’s two new exhibits — the 2019 Members’ Show and The Power of Process, A Jeffco Student Exhibition. Both exhibits are on display at the Clarke Reader center, 809 15th St. in downtown Golden. The Members’ Show runs through April 21 and The Power of Process is on display until March 31.

“The Members’ Show is really like open mic night for the Foothills Art Center,” said Eriq Hochuli, curator at the center. “It’s a super diverse show that remains mostly a showcase for local artists.”

“More than any other, this show requires a strategy. Before we’ve grouped the show on things like genre or medium, but this year we decided to go with color,” Hochuli explained.

“We thought color is similar to how a person would lay it out at home.”

The Power of Process exhibit showcases 70 works of county student from kindergarten through 12th grade. Not only does it highlight just how talented students are, but it gives many a first taste of the professional art world.

“The size restrictions are no more and emphasis is placed on the creative journey that students travel to create their work,” Hochuli said. “We want all the of work from both shows to balance out each other rather than competing.”

For more information, visit www. foothillsartcenter.org/current.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week: JJ Grey at the Boulder Theater Some of the best musicians are those who can take elements of other styles and organically blend them into something new.

Florida’s JJ Grey and Mofro have been making an endlessly listenable blend of blues, rock, gospel, funk and R&B since their 2001 debut.

The group will be bringing their special Americana blend to the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. in Boulder, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.

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ctor and scholar Becky Stone will portray American poet and author Maya Angelou (1929-2014) at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Presented

by Colorado HuSONYA’S manities as part SAMPLER of Black History Month, Stone will talk about Angelou’s autobiographical “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and more about her multi-faceted life in theater and literature. Angelou was one of the first Sonya Ellingboe African-American women to discuss her personal life publicly and wrote seven autobiographical volumes, as well as poetry, plays, movies and television shows. Stone’s performance is presented by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, located in Greenwood Village. Coloradohumanities.org. Stone will also appear at: Denver Public Library, Corky Gonzales Branch, 1498 N. Irving St., 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 23; Metropolitan

State University, 890 Aurora Parkway, Tivoli Room 329, at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 26; and Community College of Aurora, 16000 E. Centre Tech Parkway, Fine Arts Building F100, at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. Free.

Underwater photography The Englewood Camera Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd. Centennial. The speaker will be Bill Knoll, about whom the group said: “If you plan to travel to warm waters yet this winter, you may want to attend the Englewood Camera Club’s February meeting, which will feature a presentation on underwater photography by Bill Knoll. Knoll is an engineer, scuba instructor and amateur photographer.

He will present the basics of underwater photography for snorkeling and scuba diving, explain the needed equipment and show examples.”

Guests and new members welcome.

Bernstein presentation Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, presents “One Hand, One Heart: 100 Years of Leonard Bernstein” at 7 p.m. Feb. 10, with

a cast of Broadway singers. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Also coming up at LTAC: “The Choir of Man,” nine guys who perform in a working pub with a wide range of music, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 8 p.m.

Feb. 22.

Littleton Symphony The Littleton Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jurgen de Lemos, will perform the “New World Symphony”; Haydn’s “Sinfonia Concertante,” featuring four of the orchestra’s principal players; and “Capricio Espagnol” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets: $22/$19/$5. Littletonsymphony.org, 303-933-6824.

Jewish Film Festival The annual Jewish Film Festival runs Feb. 6 to 18 at the JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Films will show at JCC, Alamo Drafthouse/Sloan’s Lake and the Sie FilmCenter. Forty-four films will be shown — 30 of them Colorado Premieres. Opening-night VIP reception at 6 p.m. Feb. 6, with a screening of “The Last Suit” about an elderly Jewish tailor who runs away from

Buenos Aires to his native Poland.

Website: jccdenver.org/arts-culture/ Denver-jewish-film-festival.

Wonderbound troupe “Cupid’s Playground with the Colorado Symphony” plays at 7:30 p.m. Feb 23 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Wonderbound Dance Company will again perform with members of the Colorado Symphony. ParkerArts.org, 303-805-3377.

Benefit for elementaries Voices West Chorale has for many years offered support and musical training to choral students at East and Field elementary schools in Littleton. A concert for the community will present young singers with the chorale at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tickets are free/ pay what you are able at the door.

These kids develop a lifetime love of music trough this generous program, which has raised thousands over the years.

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‘Wizard of Oz’ premieres in Colorado Ballet shows L. Frank Baum tale from 1900 is adapted for classical dance

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As a forward to his original “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” published in May 1900, L. Frank Baum wrote: “A time for a newer set of wonder tales ... without stereotypic genie, dwarf and fairies ... together with all the horrible and blood curdling incidents created by the authors to put a fearsome moral to every tale ... Modern education includes morality, therefore the modern child seeks only entertainment in its wonder tales and gladly dispenses with all disagreeable incidents.”

Baum’s thoughts are a good lead into thinking about his wonderful storytelling more than a century later.

From Feb. 1-10, Colorado Ballet presents “Wizard of Oz,” based on Baum’s stories, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera

House in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts downtown. (Baum published 14 Oz books.)

A concept floated by famous choreographer Septime Webre (presently artistic director of the Hong Kong Ballet, formerly with the Washington National Ballet) led to Colorado Ballet’s collaboration with the Kansas City Ballet and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet to bring those Oz characters dancing along the Yellow Brick Road again.

Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet artistic director, observed that “a company of our size might be able to contribute to the creation of a new full-length work every 20 years ... this is an extremely exciting time for Colorado Ballet to be part of something so special and extraordinary ...”

American composer/violinist Matthew Pierce, who has found his groove in composing scores for ballet companies, was commissioned to create a score, and a team from across the nation was assembled to create the additional stage magic.

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Live your best retirement without a mortgage payment

BY KATHY MUNI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

If you have paid off your home and have no mortgage, you have done well and should feel proud of your accomplishment. It took faithfulness and sacrifice to achieve that mile marker.

Your home is likely your greatest asset, and yet the money that is in the home, your housing wealth, is tied up with no way to access it unless you sell the home. However, most seniors want to stay in their home forever.

Other seniors are well into retirement and have a monthly mortgage payment that, as the years go on, feels like it is strangling them. If you have a large monthly house payment and would like to eliminate it, then you can also use the wealth in your home

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you have a mortgage you can still tap into your housing wealth. Income and credit qualifications are adjusted to accommodate senior homeowners, and bruised credit is often no problem.

The amount of equity you can draw is established by the age of the youngest borrower, the value of the property and what is owed. Substantial equity always remains in the home. This is your housing wealth. No one owns the home but you, and you will the property to your heirs who never inherit any debt.

The proceeds of a reverse mortgage are not taxable like other investment accounts, and may be used for any purpose. Many people do a reverse mortgage to plan ahead to be sure that the surviving spouse will always be able to live in the home without a mort-

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c d a i Closing unnecessary accounts e In this day in age of identity theft- it’sb just not a good idea to keep unneces- p sary accounts opened. Keep it simple. i s Know where your money is. Consolidate accounts to ones you look at frequently so you can keep your eye on any suspicious activity. It just makes sense. Plus, most accounts charge fees to keep them open. Don’t pay unnecessary fees for accounts you don’t use.

Get financially healthy in 2019 – Define it, develop a plan and be disciplined

BY NELISHA FIRESTONE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, getting family finances under control is a big one.

Whether you are retired and looking to stay on track, or managing a family and full household, there are plenty of areas to consider in putting finances on the right course.

Prioritizing debt Not all debt is created equal.

There’s good debt and bad debt. Good debt increases your net worth or has future value such as a home loan.

If it doesn’t do that and you don’t

have cash to pay for it, it’s bad debt.

Bad debt can get out of hand if not addressed. There are 2 schools of thought on prioritizing paying down bad debt.

1. Pay off highest interest debt first.

This way you’re chipping away at the debt that’s costing you the most to finance.

2. Pay off lowest balances first. This gives you a sense of accomplishmentlike you’re making headway towards your goal to become debt free faster.

IRA accounts (opening a new one and managing a current one) IRA’s are a great way to build a nest egg especially if you don’t have

an employer plan. The contribution limit for 2019 is increasing to $6,000 for people under age 50 and an extra $1,000 “catch up” contribution for those over 50 making their maximum contribution $7,000.

Automatic savings plans The best savers are disciplined.

To automate your savings is a great way to become a disciplined saver.

Just like your 401K you can autosave in just about every type of account. Figure out what you can afford monthly and pay yourself first! If you don’t have it in your checking account, you’re likely to not spend it.

Personal finance software The new year is always a great time to get a handle on budgets.

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Eliminate high-interest debt, do home improvements with a cash out refinance

BY KATHY MUNI SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

“Our debt had been growing over the years as we financed three weddings and put multiple children through college. Being able to refinance our home and pay off the high-interest credit cards was a blessing. It not only simplified our financial lives, it saved us money!” ~ KC Many homeowners are in a similar situation. When they become aware of the high interest rates they are paying on personal debt such as car loans, credit cards, and student loans the interest rates can be much greater than doing a refinance of their home mortgage. The average interest rate for credit card debt at the end of 2018 was 16.71 percent while the average 30-year mortgage rate was 4.3 percent.

The average American household carries about $16,000 in credit card debt, approaching $30,000 in car loans, and many 10’s of thousands of dollars in student loans. The savings in interest can be significant. The difference between the credit card debt (16.71 percent) and the average mortgage rate in the 4 percent is over 12 percent in savings.

Doing a cash-out refi can help solve

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Most people don’t know what they spend. Free personal finance software is available that will help you track your spending by interfacing with your bank accounts and credit cards.

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this problem of overwhelming debt.

A refinance allows you to tap into the equity tied up in your home putting it to work for you. When you refinance and access some of your money, you may use it for any purpose. Many pay off debt, which means optimizing their finances. Others want to do upgrades to their home, take a vacation, buy an investment property or pay for a wedding. The choice is yours!

Some of our clients save $100s and even $1,000s per month restructuring their debt by refinancing.

If you are concerned that your mortto the penny to help you assess where you can cut some fat in the New Year.

Saving for children’s college fund With college costs soaring- the sooner the better when it comes to saving for Jr’s college. Today, a 4-year degree at an in-state school will cost you between 25K-30K per year. Those costs are rising faster than inflation at 4 percent. Colo-

gage will start over at 30-years, we have programs that offer flex terms, so you can keep your current term. We can do just about any term between 10-30 years. If you want 23, 18 or 12 years, we can do it.

If you currently have mortgage insurance, you may be able to eliminate that portion of your payment if your value has increased enough in the past few years.

Refinancing is an easy process and can have the added benefit of boosting your credit score when all is said and done. If your cards are maxed out or are higher than the recommended 30 percent usage, paying them off with proceeds from a refinance can help your credit score.

Also, if you have an FHA loan, refinancing has never been faster or easier with an FHA Streamline. You can lower your monthly mortgage payments - in some instances, even if you owe more than your home is worth.

No appraisal is required, rates are low, and there is no income documentation required (W-2s and pay stubs). The benefit to you must be at least a 5 percent drop in your mortgage payment, and there are 15, 20, 25, and 30-year terms available, with Primary Residence and Non-owner Occupied properties

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An FHA Streamline can lower your monthly mortgage payment as well as your interest rate. If you have not refinanced since HUD lowered the MIP in 2015, now is the time! You may also be able to refinance out of an FHA loan, if you qualify for a Conventional loan eliminating the mortgage insurance, assuming your home value has increased enough.

The VA has a streamline process to lower your rate. You can also take advantage of this rising real estate market using a VA cash out refinance with a loan up to 100% of the current value.

Interest rates are still at historical lows, but may be set to rise soon.

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rado has made it easy to save in the state sponsored 529 plan at www.collegeinvest. org. The money you put into the 529 plan is also state tax deductible. Colorado is one of few states that doesn’t cap that deduction. So, your savings for college is working for you 2 ways.

without a plan is just a wish. If you document your goals you are 80 percent more likely to achieve them.

Define it, develop a plan, and be disciplined.

Editor’s Note: Nelisha Firestone is an LPL Financial Advisor for Properion Financial Advisors, located in Greenwood Village. Visit their website at www.prosperionfinancial.us.

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Hansen said the storyline and universe in Harry Potter revolve around creating a better world, and that appeals to people. There are also examples of groups from different backgrounds joining forces. But what is it about Harry Potter that motivates them to run for a cause?

“They all found ways to be able to work toward their common goal and to better the world,” Hansen said of the series’ characters. “Our community does the same thing.”

The same lessons that drive people to do philanthropic runs are ones that Kim Reeder, of Parker, passes on to students in her classes. Reeder teaches social studies for an online public school.

She said the books and movies helped her when life got tough.

“It’s just kind of the arc of the whole story about perseverance and what’s right and never giving up, even when

Members of the Front Range running club, a Denver chapter of the Potterhead Running Club, meet for a movie. COURTESY PHOTO all of the obstacles are stacked against you,” she said.

Reeder, 35, began reading the books in high school and fell in love with the world’s aesthetic, she said. She found the books cleverly written, with enough detail that she could visualize the places, and she enjoyed the characters.

“They’re really human,” she said.

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“They’re flawed. They’re not perfect.”

Denver woman Alex Hatch, 30, said Harry Potter became her escape at age 11 when her parents were going through a divorce. She hasn’t connected to any other series like she has Harry Potter.

“I think there’s a lot of correlation with what happened in the books and what happened with today’s day and age,” she said. “In the books, good prevails, so that’s a message of hope for people.”

Fans flock to the Colorado Symphony when it shows the Warner Bros. and CineConcerts Harry Potter Film Concert Series, which travels globally.

Spokesman Nick Dobref said by email it has been an audience favorite since it began in 2017.

The concerts allow audiences to “relive the magic of the film” on a 40-foot screen “while hearing the orchestra perform each unforgettable score.”

“Each installment has drawn huge crowds to Boettcher Concert Hall,” he said, “and it’s always a hot ticket with fans of all ages.”

Fanthropy isn’t the only competitive way Harry Potter enthusiasts are celebrating their fandom. Alex Bihlmeyer, of Denver, leads the local Mile High Quidditch Club, part of the US Quidditch league. They play the fictional game of quidditch made famous by Harry Potter that’s turned not-so-fictional.

During the game’s season, Bihlmeyer and the team of about 16 people practice for three hours every Sunday.

“I loved the books when I was growing up,” Bihlmeyer said.

He related to the plots involving Harry Potter growing up as an outcast but “finally reaching a good place with a good group of friends.” When Bihlmeyer moved to Colorado roughly two years, ago, quidditch helped him find community.

Reeder said she and her family celebrate in many ways. They read the books for her 2-year-old daughter.

They’ve seen the Colorado Symphony

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Grey’s most recent album, “Ol’ Glory” is one of their strongest creations yet. It’s full of songs that tell personal stories of southern life through gritty songwriting and eclectic instrumentation. For a concert sure to provide a stomping good time, get your tickets at www.bouldertheater.com.

Take a walk through the forest with the LSO People may not think of classical music as the go-to genre for earworms that can prove almost impossible to get out of your mind, but as someone who first heard Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf ” in elementary school, I can assure you that melody never leaves.

Not only is the piece impeccably crafted from first note to last, but it’s an elegantly simple way to introduce young listeners to the pleasures and range of orchestras.

The Lakewood Symphony Orchestra will be bringing this iconic work to audiences at its family concert, held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. Joel Hillan of CBS4 will play the role of the narrator.

GETTING TO KNOW HARRY POTTER

Here are key characters and terms connected to the Harry Potter books and movies.

J.K. Rowling, author of the record-breaking novels.

Harry Potter, known as “The Boy Who Lived,” is Lord Voldemort’s rival and the main character.

Lord Voldemort, also known as “He-WhoMust-Not-Be-Named,” is the most powerful dark wizard of all time.

Hermione Granger is one of Potter’s two closest friends and fellow member of house Gryffindor.

Ron Weasley is the second of Potter’s two closest friends and a Gryffindor member.

Albus Dumbledore is headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts and considered the most powerful wizard of his time.

James and Lily Potter, Harry Potter’s parents, were killed by Voldemort during Harry’s childhood.

Muggles are non-magical people.

Dementors are the guards of Azkaban, a prison for dangerous witches and wizards.

Shaped like humans and dressed in cloaks, they feed on happiness and extract souls.

Butterbeer is a wizard drink.

Horcruxes are objects used to conceal parts of Voldemort’s soul.

The Deathly Hallows are three legendary objects — a wand, stone and cloak — that when combined make one a “master of death.”

Expecto Patronum is the only known defense against Dementors. It is a difficult, defensive spell.

Expelliarmus is a spell used to remove an object, including wands, from someone’s grasp. *Source: Pottermore.com play the film concert series. They visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. It’s all a fun family experience she’s glad to share with her daughter, she said.

“Throughout history, throughout modern times, there’s a few select books and/or movies,” Reeder said, “that really resonate with people. I think it’s kind of something that hadn’t been seen before.”

This is one of those rare pieces of music that has the power to delight all ages. Get your tickets by calling 303987-7845 or visiting www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

Little house on Colorado’s prairie The life of a homesteader could never have been an easy life, but doing it by oneself adds a whole level of difficulty to proceedings. Yet that is just what Estelle Siglin did in Akron, Colorado, at the turn of the 20th century.

History fans will have the chance to learn about rural life in the state at Dr. Rena Fowler’s Colorado Women Lecture: A Woman Homesteader in Eastern Colorado at the Center for Colorado Women’s History at Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St. in Denver. The lecture will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Dr. Fowler will be sharing Siglin’s experiences as a homesteader while a single woman in the plains of eastern Colorado, all of which she detailed in letters to her fiancé in Iowa.

For more information on the lecture, visit www.historycolorado.org/centercolorado-womens-history-byers-evanshouse.

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

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MUSIC

Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill Live in Littleton:7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Light of the World Catholic Church, 10316 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. General admission tickets are $30 and may be purchased online at emmetcahill. com/tour-dates/, and at the church or at the door. It’ll be a special night of songs and stories with the Emerald Isle’s most exciting young tenor! For more information about this concert, contact the church office at (303) 973-3969.

The New World and Our Own Brilliant Soloists:7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 22 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join the Littleton Symphony in this concert presenting Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5 - From the New World, and Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante, featuring four out our principal musicians as soloists. More information available at www.littletonsymphony.org or by phone at 303-933-6824.

EVENTS

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 for more information.

Harvey Fierstein’s Casa Valentina:Runs through Feb. 3.

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main St., Littleton.

Reserved seat tickets are currently on sale, priced $24.00-$44.00

this week’s TOP FIVE Walk with a Doc: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton.

Participation is free, and registration is not required. Walk with the cardiologists of South Denver Cardiology and other healthcare professionals who will provide support to participants and answer questions. Visit southdenver.com/ event-registration/.

Acrylic Exploration with Lance Green: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Lance Green is a colorist and expressionist. Go to heritage-guild.com/membership.html.

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 feature traditional folk art displays, Chinese costumes, crafts, authentic Chinese calligraphy and brush paintings, numerous Chinese shops,

at the Town Hall Arts Center box office, 303-794-2787 ext. 5 (Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1 Hour prior to Shows) or on-line at www.townhallartscenter.org/ casa-valentina. Call 303.794.2787 for more information.

Jedi Academy:2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton. Put your Jedi skills to work on making a Cantina Band spoon instrument.

Costumes are encouraged! All ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Vintage Hollywood Daddy Daughter Ball:6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock.

Fathers, daughters, grandfathers, and granddaughters of all ages, come dressed in your best for an evening of dancing, games, refreshments and fun. A professional photographer will be there to help capture sweet memories.

Advance tickets are $25 per couple ($30 for nonresidents).

Admission at the door is $40 per couple. Tickets for additional family members are $8 each. The Parks and Recreation Department’s Teen Advisory Group also hosts a raffle each year at the ball. The Teen Advisory Group is a group of young residents who play an active role in planning events for the community’s youth. More information and ticket details are available at CRgov.com/DDball19.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Highlands Ranch Mansion: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950

delicious Chinese New Year refreshments and food. Info: HRCAonline.org or 303-7912500.

Slick Science:4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton. Learn the science of identifying and counting birds in your own backyard at the Great Backyard Bird Count with Audubon. Ages 6-12.

Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Online Genealogy Resources: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Family History Center, 9800 B Foothill Canyons Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Learn about research programs that can help you with your genealogical research. Show up at 6:30 p.m. to network with Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society members and guests. Go to hrgenealogy. wordpress.com.

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Spoil yourself, come with your sweetheart, grab a friend or bring your kids and come indulge with a visit to the elegant home during this open house event. For more information about Valentines at the Mansion, visit highlandsranch. org or contact AAPS Coordinator Jodie McCann at 720-240-4922.

Fashion Show & Afternoon Tea:2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Malley Center, 3380 South Lincoln St., Englewood. Sit along the runway, New York style and take-a-look at the latest fashions.

Whether you are looking for an outfit for a casual day or an evening out, you will enjoy watching your fellow Malley members model Taylor Marie’s clothing line. A mobile retail clothing store of easy to wear, stylish and affordable attire plus accessories.

A shopping opportunity, door prizes and an afternoon of tea, sandwiches and dessert are in store for you. Visit englewoodco. gov for more information.

Project Linus National Make A Blanket Day: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 16 at Pax Christi Church, 5761 McArthur Ranch Road, Littleton. Fleece blankets and comfort quilts will be constructed and donated to various children’s organizations. Sewing skills are not necessary, however it is helpful to bring a scissor and a friend. Open to all ages; satisfies community hour requirements.

For information on Project Linus check out www.projectlinus.org for information on this event contact Colette at 303-706-0442.

7th Annual Castle Rock Bull

Riding Challenge:2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock. More than 100 bulls will buck and be scored individually no matter if the rider stays on for the required 8 seconds. The owner of the winning bull will be awarded a championship Tres Rios silver buckle.

Food concessions are available and parking is free. Tickets prices are: $20 Adult $15 Youth (ages 6-12) Youngsters under the age of 5 are admitted free. For further information: tntevents@msn.com or 719-641-3233.

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 for more information.

Black History Live Tour - Meet Maya Angelou portrayed by Becky Stone: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 Datura St., Littleton. This living history portrayal will give insight into how Dr. Angelou wrote, and why, and reflect on her philosophy of life, which included a strong belief in the power of words. To learn more, visit coloradohumanities.org or call 303.894.7951.

Ballet Ariel presents Ballerina by Degas:7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak

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Avenue, Parker. Ballerinas by Degas enchants as his paintings come to life, by telling the story of a young dancer, Simone, her rapid rise within the Paris Opera ballet company and the Impressionist artists, Degas, who records it all. Discounted ticket prices are available for Seniors (65+), Students, and Children (12 & under) by using dropdown menus by the appropriate seats in your shopping cart prior to checkout. For information on purchasing these tickets visit www.balletariel.org or call (303) 945-4388.

Seasonal Slim-Down: 9-11 a.m.

Wednesdays at Centennial Lutheran Church, 3595 W. Belleview Ave., Englewood. Presented by TOPS, a 70-year-old organization that helps members take off pounds sensibly. Contact Jack Boettcher at 303-399-6665.

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Practice Your English:10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 2 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Adults of all skill levels, cultures and language backgrounds converse in English in a relaxed environment, facilitated by a trained volunteer. Ages 17-plus.

Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Lifetree Cafe: “What Your Atheist Friend Wants You to Know: The Conversation No One is Having”:6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock.

A group discussion about a film featuring honest insights from atheists about their beliefs and their experience with people of faith. Contact Roy Koerner 303-8140142 roykoerner@msn.comfor more information.

Meet Libby!:10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Learn how to download and stream e-books and audiobooks for free using the Libby app. Presented by guests from OverDrive. Adults.

Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

How To Manage Chronic Pain Without Opioids: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 6 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Chronic pain is a common and complex medical problem.

Historically, opioids have been a mainstay of treatment for patients with pain, however their inappropriate use has revealed serious consequences, without demonstrating evidence of benefit, especially with long-term use. In contrast, there are many distinct non-opioid therapies that have been shown to produce sustained improvements in both SEE CALENDAR, P20

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Liz Vandal designed costumes; set and lighting design were developed by Michael Raiford and Trad Burns; and puppeteer Nicholas Mahon added his skills to the new production, while video and projection skills of Aaron Rhyne round out a package. The resulting production package, owned by the three companies, can in the future generate revenues as it is rented to other ballet companies who are looking for new material.

Colorado Ballet hosts its annual gala on Feb. 7 in the Land of Oz, with cocktails along the Yellow Brick Road, an auction and meal in the Emerald City. Attendees will be invited to click their heels together in dancing on the Ellie stage. Call for tickets.

The 10 performances are grouped on weekends and tickets cost $30 to $155. Some dates are sold out, so advance reservations are in order, to avoid the prospect of a dismayed little dancer, dressed up in her special outfit, being told “No seats are available.” Or a grownup wonder tale fan!

The season continues with two additional productions: • March 8-10: “Tour de Force,” featuring Colorado Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Wonderbound at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

• April 5-14 “Ballet Masterworks” at Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

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By combining these approaches, most patients can achieve a life of satisfactory pain control and function.

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New from Buntport Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver, has developed new editions of its live sitcom “Magnets on the Fridge,” which will run on the first Thursday of the month from Feb. 6 to June 5. Tickets cost $10. Buntport.com.

Also to be repeated is “Rembrandt Room” from Feb. 15 to March 2, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sunday Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. (pay-what-you-can performance, aimed at the theater community). (It will also play March 8-9 at the Longmont Museum and Culture Center.) Tickets: buntport.com, 720-946-1388.

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. Join us for a living history experience as Lincoln talks through the fifteen presidents that preceded him, describing their importance and his own connections with them. He also shares highlights from his own presidency, including the Civil War, emancipation and the Gettysburg Address. Reserve your spot by following the “Event Registration” link below. Call (303) 325-8000 or visit centennialco. gov for more information.

Auditions for “Sleeping Beauty”: Spotlight Performing Arts Center is auditioning 3-9 year-olds for the musical “Sleeping Beauty” on Feb 7 at 4 pm.

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Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Monthly Presentation:6:45 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 for a presentation by Mary Lou Fenton about Wellspring. Did you realize that there is a thriving community in Castle Rock that serves people with Down Syndrome, Autism and other special needs?

And these special people are incredibly artistically gifted! You’ve probably passed their special place dozens of times and not known it. Visit castlerockhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

Life Ready; Skills Not Taught in School:5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Dr., Castle Rock. the Academic Booster Club of CVHS will present a special evening of community involvement and student opportunity. We have set up a schedule of classes taught by community members for middle and high school students that cover a range of topics from auto maintenance to healthy relationships, credit cards to job skills.

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Free safeTALK (suicide alertness for everyone) trainings:11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Room: Sky Ridge Auditorium, Garden Level, 10101 RidgeGate Pkwy., Lone Tree. safeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Anyone wishing to attend either training must register, by emailing pharvey@dcsheriff.net, prior to attending so we know how much food to have available.

Auditions for “Greatest Showman”: Spotlight Performing Arts Center is auditioning 3-9 year-olds for the musical “Greatest Showman” on Feb 26 at 3:45 pm. This 12-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a short musical production! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm. Check out www.spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for more info and current tuition rates.

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Hall-of-Famer Halladay ‘never ceased to amaze’

STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Q&A with Susie Puchino Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Julie Ertz on the U.S. national soccer team. I love watching that team play together and she has a lot of skills that I try to find in myself, and I try to practice and learn from her.

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What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

My parents (Amy and Mike) and especially my sisters (Katie, Laura, Stephanie) because they have always been there to push me, and if I’m not having my best day they are there to push me to and they are always trying to make me better.

What would be a perfect performance in basketball?

A perfect performance would be to have a variety of statistics, like having points but also rebounds, steals, deflections and not necessarily just focusing on the stats.

What is your favorite class in school and why?

Math, because there are a bunch of different ways to solve problems but you are always trying to get the same answer as other people.

Littleton junior point guard Susie Puchino.

Scoring leader keeps defense busy

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

I hang out a lot with my family and friends.

What are your plans after high school?

I want to play soccer in college How hard is it to make a decision to pass the basketball or shoot it?

It is definitely tough. I just try to stay in the moment and look for my best option. I think playing soccer and basketball has given me good court and field vision so I have the ability to make quick decisions.

COACH’S TAKE: ‘Susie is a two-sport athlete, one of our two team captains and has really turned the corner with her play in the last couple weeks.

She is a great kid.’

Adam Williams, Littleton High School girls basketball coach

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Susie Puchino also is league star in steals

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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usie Puchino is a soccer player who is becoming more confident as a point guard in basketball.

Puchino, a 5-foot-6 junior co-captain at Littleton High School, is the Lions’ leader in almost every team category.

She is a two-year soccer starter and this is her third season with the basketball team, where her development on the basketball court is evident.

“I’ve grown the past few games,” she said. “I think I have finally realized that I can take it to the basket and I have the ability to shoot, so I got more confidence and that has helped me grow the past few games.

“My coaches have been trying to get it out of me the past couple years that I’ve played here. I did it a couple times and then the next game I would keep building the confidence and then the last games I had a lot of confidence.”

Puchino is obviously the player opposing teams set their defense to stop.

“It is definitely a challenge,” said Puchino. “I have to figure out ways that I can get myself open. It makes our whole team work a lot more together because we have to be able to screen for each other, and if I am have not having my best game and if I cannot get open, other people will have to step up.”

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Key stats | Puchino is the team leader in scoring (8 points per game), rebounding (5.9), assists (3.1) and steals (4.1). According to Jeffco 4A stats compiled through games of Jan. 22, she was the league leader in steals and second in assists.

oy Halladay gained fame wearing a Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies baseball uniform, but in these parts he looked very familiar in purple-shaded Arvada West OVERTIME baseball garb.

The late Halladay was a dominating pitcher for the Wildcats, then pitched for 16 seasons in the major leagues and on Jan. 22 was elected into Jim Benton Baseball’s Hall of Fame with 85.4 percent of the vote, with 75 percent needed for election, on the first time his name was on the ballot.

The two-time Cy Young winner died at the age of 40 when the light aircraft he was flying crashed into the Gulf of Mexico in November 2017. The Hall of Fame ceremonies are set for July 21 in Cooperstown, New York, and he will join Goose Gossage, a member of the 2008 class, as the other Coloradan in the Hall of Fame.

Jim Capra was Halladay’s coach at Arvada West and keeps having to answer the question if he sensed he was coaching a potential Hall of Famer when Halladay played for the Wildcats between 1992-95.

“Everybody asks that question, but at the time as he progressed through high school you knew he was going to be pretty good,” said Capra. “Then when he was a firstround draft pick you knew he was going to be a major leaguer but who could estimate he would be a Hall of Famer?

“He was pretty coachable. He always wanted to get better. My big job was not to screw him up.

It’s an honor and a privilege to be associated with him. He was pretty level-headed all the time.

He was not full of himself and not arrogant.”

In fact, Halladay could be a prankster at times.

“Roy came to practice one day with a cast on his arm,” recalled Capra. “He told everybody he fell down trying to dunk a basketball.

He got our trainers to put a full type cast on his arm.

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On campus: News and notes from local high school sports programs Arapahoe • The 5A state champion boys soccer team was scheduled to be presented with the Army National Guard ranking trophy as part of the 14th annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions during halftime of the basketball game on Jan. 30. Arapahoe finished 28th is the final rankings and was one of 10 boys varsity soccer teams honored on the tour.

• Eliana McClarie led the girls basketball team with 12 points in a 56-33 Centennial League loss to rival Cherry Creek on Jan. 23. The team fell behind early in a 75-34 setback to Grandview on Jan. 26.

• Bryson Stephens had 15 points and Carter Sturgeon 10 in a 69-53 boys basketball loss to Cherry Creek on Jan. 23. The Warriors lost 49-42 to Grandview in another Centennial League game on Jan. 26.

• In 5A girls top 20 rankings compiled by prepswimco.com on Jan. 23, junior Anna Wetzel had the second fastest time of 1:05.02 in the 100 yard breaststroke and senior Franny Cable’s 518.55 points was the second highest diving score recorded so far

Arapahoe’s Eliana McClarie, left, attempts to maneuver around the defense of Cherry Creek’s Carly Thompson during the Jan. 23 Centennial League girls basketball game held in the Warriors’ gym. McClarie led Arapahoe with 12 points in a 56-33 loss to the Bruins.

JIM BENTON this season.

Cherry Creek • Junior Jana Van Gytenbeek had 24 points while junior Cali Clark added 14 points and 10 rebounds in a 56-33 Centennial League victory over Arapahoe on Jan. 23. The team, ranked fourth in the CHSASNow. com 5A poll, rallied from a five-point first-period deficit and notched a 67-46 victory over Mullen on Jan. 26.

• All the goals in the hockey game came in the second period and Nathaiel Rider’s power-play goal at the 10:10 mark lifted the third-ranked Bruins to a 2-1 victory over second-ranked Valor Christian on Jan. 25. Blake Benson had the first Creek goal.

However the team gave up three third-period goals in a 5-2 loss to No. 8 Ralston Valley on Jan. 26. Gavin Berkey and Hunter Fieweger scored for the Bruins.

• The boys basketball team defeated Arapahoe, 69-53, on Jan. 23 with Julian Hammond III scoring 25 points, Myles Purchase 17 and Sebastian Cole 13.

Hammond also had 10 rebounds, four assists and five steals. The team lost 77-62 to Mullen on Jan. 26.

• Kai Blake was the Class 5A No. 1 wrestler at 170 pounds in the Jan. 24 On The Mat rankings.

Englewood • The girls basketball team fell behind early and could never catch up in a 45-31 loss to Weld Central on Jan. 26. The team suffered a 42-34 loss on Jan. 24 at Conifer.

• The boys basketball team dropped a 68-45 decision to Conifer on Jan. 24.

Heritage • Mike Griebel, who was Heritage’s head football coach for 19 seasons, has been named the new head football coach at Thomas Jefferson.

• Five players scored in the hockey

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“Everybody was panicking. At the end of practice he cut it off. We always told kids not to play basketball because they were going to get hurt so he comes to practice with a cast on. He played on the varsity basketball team.

He was a heck of a basketball player.”

Halladay was 26-2 in three seasons at Arvada West and the Wildcats were state champions in 1994 and runnersup the next season.

Ralston Valley baseball coach Brad Madden was a teammate of Halladay’s and friend.

“He was just one of the guys,” said Madden. “His seriousness was dedicated when he was on the mound.

When he played first or got to DH that’s when he was just part of the squad and got to let loose a little bit.

He had great sense of humor, and like everyone says he was hardest worker and loved being part of it, and that’s why he did basketball and ran cross country.

“He liked being a part of a team atmosphere. He ran cross country just to stay in shape and then he became pretty good at it. Everything he did he was good at. He never ceased to amaze us. He could have competed in football but he didn’t want to get hurt.”

Halladay and Madden played together with mostly the same group of players from little league to high school.

“We had been together a long time and we all played for each other,”

Roy Halladay is shown pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011. Halladay, who died in a plane crash in 2017, was recently elected to the Hall of Fame.

SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO added Madden. “When he got on the hill he gave you a sense of relief, actually, because every game he pitched you had a better than good chance of winning, so we kind of went out and ripped and that’s why we had so much success at A West when he was there.

“He kind of put you at ease. For me playing shortstop it was kind of boring because no right-hander could ever pull him. They would hit it to the

other side because they could never get around it. He made my life a lot easier at shortstop. He was dominating from about 10 years old. When he joined our Little League team that was the end of my pitching career.”

Madden got a chance to hit against Halladay once in a while.

“When we would scrimmage and stuff,” he explained. “Everybody talked about his fastball in high school and he had a dominating fastball. But

team’s 5-2 victory over Mullen on Jan. 25. Junior Jakob Boos had two assists to go along with his goal. Joe Carpinello was credited with the game-winning tally. The team lost 2-1 to Denver East in overtime on Jan. 26 in a game between Highlands Conference leaders.

• The boys basketball team lost its fifth straight game when Rock Canyon posted a 51-41 victory on Jan 25 as lack of scoring in the first and third quarters was costly.

• Caroline Burrow scored 25 of the team’s 32 points in a 52-32 girls basketball loss to Mountain Vista on Jan. 23.

The team was defeated 46-22 by Rock Canyon on Jan. 25.

Littleton • Juniors Susie Puchino and Hannah Peterson each had nine points in a 41-36 Jeffco 4A loss to Standley Lake on Jan. 23. Sophomore Ashton Haddock scored 15 points and senior Sydney Elder added 12 points as the team made 14 steals in a 45-32 win over Golden on Jan. 25. The team concluded a busy week with a 56-31 win over Wheat Ridge on Jan. 26 as J’la Ervin scored 16 points, Puchino 11 and Haddock 10.

• The boys basketball team was dealt two Jeffco 4A losses, dropping a 59-53 decision to Standley Lake on Jan. 23 and a 63-56 game to Golden on Jan. 25.

Tayvis Sagrillo Smiley led the team with 21 points, nine rebounds and four steals against Standley Lake. he would kind of give you that little smirk when he had that knuckle curve coming. At that age, that knuckle curve he threw was pretty scary.”

Halladay was the 17th overall pick in the 1995 MLB draft. He had a career 203-105 record with a 3.38 earned run average, with 2,117 strikeouts in 2,749.1 innings pitched.

He tossed a perfect game for the Phillies on May 29, 2010, and followed with a post-season no-hitter on Oct. 6, 2010, against Cincinnati in a National League Division series.

Halladay’s wife, Brandy, expressed thanks for herself and sons Braden and Ryan to the baseball writers for the overwhelming support in the Hall of Fame vote, and released the following statement.

“Being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame is every boy’s dream,” she wrote. “To stand on that stage in Cooperstown and deliver your acceptance speech in front of baseball’s most enthusiastic fans is something every baseball player aspires to achieve, and Roy was no exception.

But that was not Roy’s goal. His goal was to be successful every day of his 16-year career. Tonight’s announcement is the end result of that effort.

If only Roy were here to personally express his gratitude for this honor, what an ever more amazing day this would be.”

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Center for Natural Law seminar features guest speaker Michele Poague, Author and Libertarian.

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Misc. Notices Shrine of Saint Annes Catholic Church Hosts their 83nd annual Spaghetti Dinner 7555 Grant Place, Arvada.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities — both professional and personal — opening up by week’s end.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) With both your creative side and your energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening.

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to have them turned into something doable. A good friend is ready with worthwhile advice.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Careful — you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to “exaggerate” the facts too much.

Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them. Be careful how you proceed with your new project.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities, and begin checking out some alternative destinations.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans. While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although you might have to deal with some detractors who aren’t too kind in their critiques, you gain points when you’re willing to stand up and defend your work.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for creating a warm and loving environment between yourself and others.

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Original Grantor(s) CURTIS BLOCKER AND CARA BLOCKER Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for LOAN SIMPLE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 31, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5106989 Original Principal Amount $314,204.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $328,943.31

has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/20/2019, 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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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.

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;

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LOT 5, BLOCK 6, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

PUBLIC NOTICES First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0572-2018

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 21, 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) CURTIS BLOCKER AND CARA BLOCKER Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for LOAN SIMPLE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 31, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5106989 Original Principal Amount $314,204.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $328,943.31

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 11, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 54686 E BOBCAT LANE, STRASBURG, CO 80136.

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, 03/20/2019, 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: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 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: 11/21/2018 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: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007990104

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 54686 E BOBCAT LANE, STRASBURG, CO 80136.

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, 03/20/2019, 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: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 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: 11/21/2018 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: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007990104 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.: 0572-2018 First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 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.

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.

Original Grantor(s) legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Ripple Project, Inc THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will

DATE: 11/21/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Public Trustees

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 Nichole Williams #49611 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007990104 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.: 0572-2018 First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 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:

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

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.

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.

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;

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

LOT 5, BLOCK 6, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Also known by street and number as: 6800 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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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.

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.

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

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;

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

LOT 5, BLOCK 6, VISTA VERDE ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Also known by street and number as: 6800 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122.

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

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Every day, the government newspapers like this one to publish makes decisions that can affect your public notices since the birth of the NOTICE OF SALE life. Whether they are decisions on nation. Local newspapers remain The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, taxes, The Attorney is acting as a debt zoning, newabovebusinesses or collector the most trusted source of public has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaas provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. tion provided may be used for that purpose. myriad other issues, governments notice information. This newspaper THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Reat public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, play a big vised role1/2015 in your life. publishes the information you need 02/27/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Legal Notice No.: 0536-2018 Governments have relied on to stay involved in your community.

Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the First Publication: 1/3/2019 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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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.

Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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

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