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Arapahoe boys soccer team keeps shining 5A state champions honored by national MaxPreps program

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Arapahoe High School boys soccer team received an honor from the MaxPreps Tour of Champions during a halftime ceremony on Jan. 30.

The national ranking trophy was presented by the Army National Guard. To qualify, a team must be ranked highly

by MaxPreps nationally and win a state championship, according to a news release. In the fall, Arapahoe finished the 2018 season No. 28 in MaxPreps’ nationwide standings.

Arapahoe bested Grandview High School to claim the Warriors’ sixth CHSAA 5A state title. The team is one of 10 boys soccer teams being honored on the 14th annual Tour

Personnel from the Colorado Army National Guard presented head coach Mark Hampshire and the Arapahoe varsity soccer team Jan. 30 with the Tour of Champions accolade at an Arapahoe boys varsity basketball game’s halftime.

The Arapahoe High School boys varsity soccer team poses for photos Jan. 30 at a ceremony to honor them as part of the MaxPreps Tour of Champions. The team received the national accolade during halftime at an Arapahoe basketball game at the school.

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Cameron Gail, a senior who played varsity since sophomore year, said the majority of his teammates have been

playing together most of their lives.

“We all know each other inside and out — that definitely helped,” said Gail, who added

that the teammates hang out off the field often. “We were always playing for each other.

We always had each other’s back, no matter what.”

Personnel from the Colorado Army National Guard presented head coach Mark Hampshire and the team with the Tour of Champions accolade at an Arapahoe boys varsity basketball

game’s halftime.

Spencer Cobb, Zander Hahn and Gail have been recognized as First-Team All-State players, the release said. Gail, specifically, was also named All-Colorado Player of the Year and United Soccer Coaches Association All-American.

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Construction requires closure of Cherry Creek Trail Improvements include new pedestrian bridge, safer underpass STAFF REPORT

Half a mile of the Cherry Creek Trail, from the Wabash Trailhead to Iliff Avenue in unincorporated Arapahoe County, will be closed through the end of May as construction crews make safety improvements to the Iliff underpass and add a new pedestrian bridge over Cherry Creek.

“The project will eliminate the clover leaf — which is difficult to navigate — and the need to ride on a sidewalk along Iliff Avenue,” Roger Harvey, open spaces planning manager, said in a news release. “We are also adding additional lighting and expanding the width of the underpass for safer travel for both pedestrians and bicyclists along the popular regional trail.”

During the construction, trail users traveling north will be detoured onto South Wabash Street at the Wabash Trailhead and routed to the Northside of Iliff Avenue. Trail users should use caution crossing Iliff Avenue, crossing only at the

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designated crosswalks. Trail users traveling south will be routed east at Cherry Cheek South Drive onto Iliff Avenue and then south on Wabash Street. Detour signs will be posted along the route.

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Arapahoe County’s Open Spaces Sales and Use Tax is funding the $1.14 million project. Approved by voters in 2003 and again in 2011, the countywide 0.25 cent sales and use tax funds open space, trails and parks throughout Arapahoe County.

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Colorado teens celebrate diversity at conference In the wake of political and social tension, teens come together for respect, tolerance and unity

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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hen Teah Selkin, 18, started at Cherry Creek High as a freshman, she only knew one thing about the school — the common stereotype that Cherry Creek High School is a school for rich, white kids. As a Samoan and a first-generation American with a single mother, she didn’t fit the mold.

She thought that in order to fit in, she would have to make a fake persona. But by the end of her sophomore year, she had forced herself to get more involved and realized the school in Greenwood Village was anything but homogeneous.

That year, she found the Cherry Creek Diversity conference, an event designed for students to strategize on how to create a safe and welcoming learning environment across the state’s high schools and communities.

“This conference has helped me realize that in this world, there are voices that will try to tell us that certain people, certain identities don’t belong. That they aren’t valued,” Selkin said at the 26th annual Cherry Creek Diversity Conference held Feb. 2. “But we are responsible for combating these false narratives.”

Selkin co-chaired this year’s event with Highlands Ranch student Zoe Siegal, 16.

Siegal said before joining the conference she had a difficult time expressing herself and showcasing her uniqueness.

“I used to live life feeling like I could only be myself in certain places,” she said. “I felt like I could only be Jewish at temple or only Chinese at home.”

More than 1,000 teenagers from 105 Colorado high schools and youth organizations throughout the state attended this year’s event, which was hosted by the Cherry Creek School District; organized by Youth Celebrate Diversity, a Denver-based nonprofit organization; and underwritten with a donation by RBC Wealth Management.

While most people associate the word “diversity” with ethnicity or race, the conference deals a wide range of topics, including cliques, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental challenges, multicultural art and music, socioeconomic concerns and teenage social problems.

“This unique event provides students with an open forum to discuss the social issues affecting them in their daily lives,” said Caleb Munro, executive director of Youth Celebrate Diversity. “The event fills a gap left by standardized high school education that often avoids controversial topics,

Teah Selkin and Zoe Siegel acted as conference co-chairs for the student-run diversity conference.

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Dakota Ridge High School student Jasmine Davis performs spoken word at the 26th annual Cherry Creek Diversity Conference held Feb. 2.

CHEER Colorado, an adult cheer group that stunts and performs to raise money for local LGBTQ charities, got the spirit flowing at the Cherry Creek Diversity Conference.

Paula Stone Williams, a transgender pastor and speaker on gender equality and LGBTQ advocacy, addressed students at the Cherry Creek Diversity Conference as the keynote speaker Feb. 2. leaving teens to figure these issues out on their own. We believe that through communication, collaboration and positive support, school environments can improve so that everyone is able to achieve, academically.”

The conference started in 1994 under the leadership of Janet Sammons, now chair of the board of directors for Youth Celebrate Diversity, when 18 schools gathered. Now the conference has grown into the largest diversity event for teenagers in Colorado.

Marcus McDavid, assistant principal at Cherry Creek High, was a member of the first diversity council.

He addressed students at this year’s conference telling them, “your voice matters — and my hope is that you walk away from today knowing that what you do matters.”

Throughout the day, student and adult participants broke out into discussion groups and workshops to address respect and diversity issues in their schools. Among the 42 workshops offered were “Left versus Right: Politics and Diversity,” focusing on providing students with skills and strategies for respectfully engaging others in political dialogue across

difference.

Additional breakouts focused on religious diversity; sustaining youth activism; understanding immigrants and immigration; and youth homelessness.

Dakota Ridge High senior Jasmine Davis said last year was a hard year for her, but when she came to the conference, it was the first time she ever felt like she was accepted, loved and understood.

This year, Davis was part of the student-run planning committee for the event and performed a spoken word piece titled, “In this body.”

“I got tired of people telling me that everything was wrong because of my identity — all my identities,” Davis said, explaining that as a bisexual, biracial woman, she is a triple minority.

“I wanted to say how angry I get every time there’s backlash about me fighting about my identities, my equality…

Every time I experience this I just want to tell them we’re all equal; we’re all beautiful; we’re all fighting for the same thing. The message is supposed to be empowerment — taking yourself from the victim to the person who fights.”

This is the first year the conference was planned solely by students.

Another first for the conference was to have a keynote speaker who is transgender.

“It’s a huge thing,” Selkin said.

“We thought that there wasn’t a lot

of representation in the transgender community especially in our schools.”

The keynote speech was delivered by Paula Stone Williams, a transgender pastor and internationally known speaker on gender equity and LGBTQ advocacy. Williams’ recent TED talk had over half a million views in its first 48 hours, and her TEDxMileHigh talk on gender equity has had more than 1.7 million views on YouTube.

Williams talked to the students about the heroes journey.

“Every human being on earth has been called onto the heroes journey,” she said. “The question isn’t were you called or not, the question is if you have the courage and authenticity to answer the call — to be willing to go onto the road of trials and into the deep dark night.”

Williams told the students they have all answered the call by attending the conference and they have the power to create change in their communities.

“You know it’s important to be agents of change, to make a difference, to live authentically, to change the world,” she continued. “And you know you have the capacity to do it. ...

Every single human being has dignity regardless of their gender, regardless of their sexual identity. Every single person regardless of their race, regardless of their religion, every person should have dignity and you are the ones that are going to do it.”

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February 8, 2019

Legislator no longer plans bill this year to split judicial district Arapahoe County estimates transition cost of at least $3 million for new district

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Following the largest gathering to date of people involved in plans to potentially split up the 18th Judicial District, State Rep. Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, closed a Jan. 30 stakeholder meeting with the revelation he no longer plans to sponsor legislation in 2019 that would create a 23rd Judicial District.

Representatives from Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties, among other sectors of what is currently the 18th Judicial District, met Jan. 30 to discuss issues involved in creating

Colorado’s newest judicial district in decades.

Lincoln County commissioners were not able to attend because of their regularly scheduled commissioners’ meeting that afternoon.

“At this point, I don’t believe that I’m going to be introducing a bill,” Weissman told Colorado Community Media of the 2019 legislative session.

He ended the stakeholder meeting by telling attendees “it’s feeling to me like this is too rushed.”

Weissman led the gathering and in his opening remarks repeated his earlier stance on considering a bill, saying “if we’re going to do this, we’re going to do it carefully and we’re going to do it right.”

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February 8, 2019F

Denver man suspected of child luring on internet Man arrested in Centennial was out on bail on same charges in Jefferson County

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After sending nude pictures of himself and asking whom he thought was a

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into a bill that would make Arapahoe County its own judicial district and place Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties into another.

While some officials said now is an opportune time to pursue breaking up the district, Arapahoe County Commissioners at the Jan. 30 meeting said the issue is too complex to push through quickly and urged stakeholders to take their time in considering the matter.

A bill has not been drafted and wasn’t expected to be introduced for at least a couple weeks, if at all in the 2019 legislative session. An analysis from the Secretary of State’s office found if a bill isn’t passed in the 2019 session, a new district attorney for a 23rd Judicial District might not be elected until 2024.

Douglas County began researching the issue in August and produced a

14-year-old girl for photos, a Denver man was arrested by the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office when he thought he was going to meet her, according to a news release.

Jason Bruener, 36, engaged in the online chat Jan. 28, and investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children unit of the sheriff’s office made the Bruener

arrest, according to the release.

When he went to meet who he thought was the teenager, deputies caught him, the release said. He was arrested in Centennial, said Audry LaCrone, spokeswoman for the office.

He was arrested on suspicion of internet luring of a child, internet sexual exploitation of a child, attempted sexual assault on a child and violation of bail bond condition, according to the release.

Bruener was previously arrested in

Jefferson County on Oct. 26 and charged with internet luring of a child and attempted sexual assault on a child, and was released on bond Nov. 26, according to the release.

Arapahoe sheriff’s investigators made 30 arrests in 2018: 15 for attempting to lure and exploit children on the internet and 15 related to possessing and distributing child pornography, the release said. Citizens can report suspicious activity related to child sexual exploitation at 303-795-4711.

financial report that shows the county pays for 33 percent of the district’s costs but receives 20 percent of resources.

The 18th Judicial District is the state’s most populous. Weissman said its population has grown by more than 550 percent since 1970. Douglas County’s report also noted the disbursement of serious crime in the district. Most felonies are in Arapahoe County, meaning more prosecutors and manpower are allocated there.

“There might not be a better time than now,” said Douglas County Attorney Lance Ingalls. “Why is four years from now substantially better?”

The process for creating a new judicial district is laid out by the state Constitution and requires a bill pass with a two-thirds supermajority vote.

Arapahoe County Commissioners Nancy Sharpe, Kathleen Conti and Nancy Jackson said they weren’t in opposition to the proposal but raised red flags about pushing it in 2019.

Sharpe said Arapahoe County was open to discussing the concerns

voiced by Douglas County in its report.

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas has said based on the county’s report, it’s clear Douglas is not receiving a fair amount of resources from the judicial district in comparison to its contribution to the budget.

Conti suggested re-examining how counties’ contributions to the district’s budget, now based on population, are calculated, and how resources are allocated.

“If that could be a simplistic solution to the problem, we would be extremely open to that,” she said.

Arnold Hanuman, deputy director of the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, said the CDAC supports the concept of splitting the 18th Judicial District for numerous reasons but if it were to pursue a new formula for allocating resources and costs, the “CDCA as a whole may have to go back and look at our position, because that would affect other districts.”

Conti also said waiting to elect a new district attorney until 2024 could

D provide an adequate study period for a setting up a new district. All three t commissioners said the cost of transitioning the 18th Judicial District from v one to two districts could be cumber- A C some. t “The back of the napkin estimate m right now is $3 million,” Conti said.

Weissman said he considered sponsoring the bill in 2019 after learning other officials in the district were also interested in breaking the 18th up.

The idea has been discussed at various points in past years, according to attendees at the stakeholder meeting, but gained traction after Weissman and three other legislators showed interest in sponsoring a bill.

It remains unclear what the bill’s future may be, whether other legislators would consider introducing it and if so when. For now, dividing the 18th Judicial District remains an idea.

“I think one of the biggest concerns is not whether to go forward,” Jackson said, “it is sort of how and at what speed.”

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February 8, 2019

Death near Centennial called ‘senseless murder’ Reward up to $2,000 for tips leading to shooter of disabled man

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The confounding death of Mark Daniel Davis is now being referred to as an ambush and murder, authorities said at a Feb. 4 news conference.

“It’s a senseless murder,” Investigator Kal Gatchis said at the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office in Centennial, where she took questions about the 48-year-old disabled man’s death.

Davis was found near the Centen-

nial East Apartments in the 14400 block of East Fremont Avenue in unincorporated Arapahoe County Jan. 18, according to the county coroner’s office. He died of multiple gunshot wounds around 5:30 a.m., according to the sheriff ’s office.

Authorities have exhausted their leads and have no suspects, Gatchis said.

“It’s shocking, very shocking,” Gatchis said.

Davis “We’ve literally put all our resources into this.”

The father of six, a quiet man who walked with a cane, appears to have had “no enemies,” and nothing leads authorities to believe anyone “had it out for him” or that more than one

person was involved, Gatchis said.

He lived with some family members at the apartments and appears to have been walking to a bus stop at the time of the incident, Gatchis said. Davis was unemployed and on disability assistance, and the incident is not believed to be a robbery, she added.

Authorities have canvassed surrounding businesses, a field to the north of the apartment complex and “a large majority” of buildings at the complex, interviewing residents, Gatchis said.

Davis does not have a “significant” criminal history, Gatchis said.

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The sheriff ’s office has placed an increased presence of deputies in the area, but it does not believe there’s an active threat, Gatchis said.

The apartments sit in the area of East Arapahoe and South Jordan roads, just outside the city limits.

Anyone with information about Davis’ death or activity in the area that morning is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-9137867 or the sheriff ’s tip line at 720874-8477, a news release said. There is up to a $2,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.

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New sheriff: ‘I serve everyone in Arapahoe County’ Tyler Brown talks jail, ICE, background Democrat Tyler Brown was recently sworn in as Arapahoe County sheriff, having defeated incumbent Republican Dave Walcher in the November election. We spoke to Brown, 36, about his new role.

more tickets for seatbelt violations and obstructed view than Denver, Aurora and Boulder combined, and that half the city’s revenue came from court fees and citations. What was your perspective on the department?

That incident with investigative reporting happened prior to me being there. Our philosophy had really changed by the time I arrived. There was a strong focus on community policing, and not a big emphasis on writing tickets. We were able to make good connections in the community.

What are you working on?

Community partnerships. Making sure that the sheriff ’s office is meeting the expectations of the community.

Being more approachable in the community. With the size and complexity of our office, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations. After partisan politics are done, I serve everyone in Arapahoe County.

Mountain View came under fire again in 2017 when two officers went to jail for embezzling money from the state. What did you take from that?

It impacted me greatly because I worked with those people on a daily basis. I had trust in them, and it was disheartening. But it was handled professionally. It was an example of law enforcement policing themselves.

What challenges do you face?

We’re looking at constructing a new detention facility. It’s a very large project that I stepped into. Our facility was built in 1986, and was designed for 386 detainees. We’ve added bunks and cells, bringing the total capacity to roughly 1,400, but the infrastructure, including the kitchen, laundry and booking area, are still the same size. One of the things we’ll do is be more innovative in treatment of detainees. I’d like to see more behavioral health screenings.

Did you ever apply to work as a deputy in Arapahoe County?

I applied in 2012, but didn’t get the job. I can speculate that it was due to the job-suitability assessment. They didn’t see it as a good fit. I’ve since taken a psychological evaluation when I became sheriff, and I received an acceptable score.

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Will you maintain the current policy of sending daily inmate rosters to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE? That ICE policy has been adopted by nearly every county in the state. We send a complete roster, and the federal government determines if they’re going to go through it.

Once we get more settled, it’ll be easier to get more in-depth on these issues. Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe community. To step into the bigger debate is important, but we need

Tyler Brown, 36, is Arapahoe County’s new sheriff. to tread that water lightly.

One of the great things about the United States is you’re afforded the rights of the Constitution whether you’re a citizen or not. We provide everyone due process.

What’s your background?

I started in code enforcement in Aurora, then moved on to Northglenn, then I worked as an officer in Aurora Public Schools, then became a patrol officer in Mountain View, then threw my hat in the ring for sheriff again.

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Why did you leave Northglenn?

There was a training incident on the range that resulted in me not seeing eye to eye with police administration.

My integrity was challenged, and it wasn’t a good fit. It was seven years ago. I’ve put it behind me, Northglenn put it behind them, and I don’t think there’s much more to talk about there.

Mountain View, a town of 500 in the northwest Denver metro area, came under fire in 2014 after a 9News investigation showed that the police issued

What would you like to add?

We work for the constituents of Arapahoe County who entrusted me with this position, and the men and women of the sheriff ’s office. The office is bigger than the person who sits in it.

Have you encountered pushback or skepticism?

I think change instills a little bit of fear in everyone, but this transition has been smooth. When people realize not much has changed, they’re going to be very pleased with the law enforcement services we provide.

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February 8, 2019

Democratic majority pushes Legislature to left Party in power highlights sex education, conversion therapy, Electoral College

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with patients under 18 years old to change their sexual orientation or gender expression, according to the Legislature’s website.

Neither party in either chamber appears to have put out a news release on the proposal. House Bill 19-1129 was introduced Jan. 24 and is set to be heard in committee Feb. 13.

The blue wave crashed months ago in Colorado’s midterm elections, but the tide is still high at the Capitol, where Democrats wasted no time in taking up liberal causes in the first month of this year’s session.

Democrats aim to push against abstinence-only sex education, while requiring that participating students learn about LGBTQ relationships.

They’ve also moved to outlaw conversion therapy — the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation — and to stand in solidarity with other Democrat-leaning states in an effort to effectively do away with the Electoral College. That current system gives voters in less populated states more weight in presidential elections than they otherwise would have.

Meanwhile, three gun-related bills proposed by Republicans were promptly defeated.

With a majority in both houses of the Legislature and control in the governor’s office, Democrats appear to have few hurdles to enacting their agenda.

The 2019 regular session — the part

Sex ed bill not a mandate Among the most discussed bills so far is one to discourage abstinence-only sex education, which heard discussion and public comment on Jan. 30 that turned contentious.

“There is no LGBTQ agenda, as some attempted to argue today,” said state Rep. Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, in a news release. “This bill simply creates a discussion about what is safe, comprehensive sexual education.”

The bill would not require schools to teach sex education — Colorado doesn’t have a mandate — but if a school does teach it, it must include topics including birth control and pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease prevention, consent, and abstinence, said state House Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder, on Twitter.

Schools could not exclude “relational or sexual experiences” of LGBT individuals, if they did choose to teach sex education, according to the Legislature’s website. The proposal also bars shame-based language, gender norms or gender stereotypes.

of the year when legislators pass bills — began Jan. 4 and will run roughly four months. Here’s what’s caught attention so far.

‘No person should be shamed’ An LGBTQ advocacy group lauded the introduction of a bill to ban conversion therapy for minors, calling it a “dangerous and discredited practice.”

“Thank you to Rep. (Dafna) Michaelson Jenet and Rep. (Daneya) Esgar for introducing this bill to protect LGBTQ youth in every corner of our state,” said Daniel Ramos, executive director of LGBTQ advocacy organization One Colorado. “No young person should ever be shamed by a medical or mental health professional into thinking that who they are is wrong and needs to be changed.”

The bill would prohibit licensed physicians and mental health-care providers from engaging in efforts

Current law already requires sex education to be “comprehensive,” but the proposal adds consent and sexual orientation to the required topics, House Democrats said in the release.

The bill also would give $1 million to an existing grant program for teaching sex education, and rural schools and public schools that don’t have resources to offer sex education would be prioritized for the funding, the release said.

The Elbert County Republican Party said numerous bills are concerning this session, but “none more profound” than the proposal.

“It forbids teachers to endorse ‘religious or sectarian’ views,” the party wrote in a newsletter. “It’s not fair to criticize and prohibit one ideology and then replace it with another ideology.”

House Bill 19-1032 moved forward to the House Appropriations Committee after the hearing Jan. 30.

Dropping out of college The state Senate passed a bill to have Colorado award its presidential electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote.

Democratic Sen. Mike Foote’s bill would have Colorado join 11 states and the District of Columbia in what’s called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

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Construction on the ‘Gap’ steams ahead CDOT begins work on southernmost edge of I-25 project between Monument and Castle Rock

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While work continues on the northern end of an 18-mile stretch of Interstate 25 dubbed the Gap, the Colorado Department of Transportation has announced the next leg of construction is ready to begin.

The Gap project is projected to wrap up in 2022, and once done, will have added an Express Lane to I-25 in each direction between Castle Rock and Monument. Other modifications include replacing bridges, constructing wildlife crossings, widening shoulders and more.

The $350 million project is one of three massive undertakings in the state, said CDOT spokesman Bob Wilson, naming work on Interstate 70 in northeast Denver and on north I-25 near Johnstown as the other two.

Work on the Gap began south of

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It would effectively replace the Electoral College, in which 270 out of 538 electoral votes are needed to win the presidency. Proponents say it would go into effect once enough states with 270 votes enter the pact. States have electoral votes equal to their number of House representatives — which depend on population — and senators.

In presidential elections, generally, the winner of the popular vote in each state earns the electoral votes of those

Drone footage shows traffic on Interstate 25 near Larkspur on a stretch of the roadway also known as the ‘Gap.’ The Colorado Department of Transportation is embarking on the next phase of construction to widen the Gap by one express lane in each direction.

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Castle Rock in September, and by this summer the entire 18-mile stretch will be under active construction, making it the longest work zone in the state.

By late January, crews were poised to begin construction on the Gap’s southernmost seven-mile segment, beginning at Greenland Road south of Larkspur and ending at Monument.

Changes will include the new toll lanes, wider shoulders, three new wildlife crossings, a reconstruction of the Greenland Road interchange and new ramps at County Line Road,

which divides Douglas and El Paso counties.

There will be overnight lane closures in the area, so crews can lay out a work zone with concrete barriers.

Daytime lane closures will only occur in the event of an emergency.

Two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction during peak hours. Travelers should expect narrower lanes and shoulders and a reduced speed limit of 65 mph.

Closures of ramps at Greenland Road and County Line Road could last

states under the current system.

Colorado has nine electoral votes.

Compact members, as a group, currently have 172 votes.

Several presidents, most recently Donald Trump in 2016, were elected with an Electoral College majority despite losing the popular vote.

State Senate Republicans, in a news release, said the bill “disenfranchises” Colorado voters and would allow “tyranny” of large metropolitan cities.

Foote said in a release that the bill “is about making sure ‘one person, one vote’ becomes the law of the land … no matter where that voter happens to live.”

“This really is a victory for those who

believe that every vote should be counted equally,” Foote said in the release.

The bill passed on party lines Jan. 29 and proceeds to the House.

Gun bills thrown out House Democrats on a committee have rejected three bills favored by gunrights activists.

One, sponsored by House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, would have allowed concealed-carry permit holders to bring guns on school grounds. Neville argued the measure could better protect students from threats.

A bill by GOP Reps. Lori Saine and

for up to a week as crews reconstruct the on- and off-ramps. Signs will direct drivers to follow detours.

Work has yet to begin on the middle segment of the Gap, between Greenland Road and Skyview Lane, or Tomah Road. This will be the most complex phase, according to CDOT. Bridges at Upper Lake Gulch Road, Spruce Mountain Road and Plum Creek will be replaced, on top of an added wildlife crossing.

In December, CDOT announced a new Bustang bus line would begin service between Colorado Springs and the Denver Tech Center, with a goal of alleviating commuter traffic on the Gap and I-25.

“In addition to helping reduce traffic on I-25, the route will provide service for people from the Colorado Springs area who have been seeking more direct access to their place of employment,” CDOT Director of Transit and Rail David Krutsinger said in a statement. “With a couple of stops at the light rail stations, it’ll provide additional options for people who want to travel to other parts of the Denver Metropolitan Area.”

Anyone needing to travel the Gap can find weekly updates at i25gap.cdot. gov, follow the project on social media or sign up for text alerts.

Stephen Humphrey would have repealed ammunition magazine limits.

Lawmakers in 2013 limited magazines to 15 rounds after the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.

A bill by GOP Rep. Shane Sandridge would have increased legal protections for business owners and employees who use deadly force against intruders they fear could harm them. Colorado law extends similar protections to residents of a home.

The State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee rejected the bills on party-line votes.

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RTD partners with Uber for trip planning Denver riders can find transit routes, times in app STAFF REPORT

A partnership announced Jan. 31 between the Regional Transportation District and the mobility platform Uber allows Denver riders to see and consider transit routes presented in the Uber app.

Establishing partnerships with providers such as Uber enables the transit agency to best meet the needs, demands and expectations of a growing population at a time when the industry is in a state of change, Dave Genova, RTD CEO and general manager, said in a news release.

“Our customers want their trips to be as seamless as possible, and a collaboration like this one allows them to plan for travel from end to end, including additional first mile and last mile options,” Genova said in the release. “RTD is pleased to work with Uber as we present riders with additional, complementary options to most efficiently reach

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‘Knock-knock.’ ‘Who’s there?’ ‘A dissection of types of humor.’

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Craig Marshall Smith

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ay “Knock-knock.”

“Who’s there?”

I’ll get to that.

If someone were to ask you if you have a sense of humor, would you be able to give an objective answer?

Everyone thinks they have a sense of humor, but they don’t.

The ability to amuse someone else, however, is a rare and wonderful thing.

I was never the class clown. I could never do stand-up. I have never been to a comedy club. I

avoid situation comedies, and 40-year-old virgin jokes.

Humor comes in many forms.

Think about it: There’s anecdotal, blue, droll, dry, epigrammatic, farcical, hyperbolic, physical, slapstick and sophomoric for starters.

Some humor is clever, and some humor is crude. I prefer clever.

Crude humor — locker room humor — did the trick when I was 8 or 9, because I’d hear words I wasn’t supposed to use.

By now, there aren’t many

words or word combinations I haven’t heard. Over and over.

George Carlin’s “dirty” words have become commonplace.

When that happens, their ability to cause a reaction is greatly reduced.

Recently I was asked to talk about my sense of humor in front of a roomful of strangers, all men.

Did it make a difference that it wasn’t a coed audience?

No. I am not interested in gender humor, although that’s

hot right now. It’s always fun and funny to put down the opposite sex. Or is it?

Apparently, because it fills comedy clubs.

I haven’t watched what are called “sitcoms” since I was in high school. Some, granted, have their moments. But almost all of them are formulaic, contrived and manipulative, and purport that there’s a joke in every third comment.

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Amazing amateur talent shows outcome of encouragement

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time to reconsider?

In the recent article “State’s economy needs moderation, taxes, say experts,” two problem areas are stated: TABOR, Amendment 23, and the Gallagher Amendment; and the gasoline tax that has not been increased in 28 years.

Looked at in the most positive way, which is assuming a lot, the amendments (TAG) presumed that a formula would be created to take care of the issues of each: taxes, funding for K-12 education and reining in property taxes.

These three amendments, in the context of their impact on living human beings, simply cannot work together,

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and probably would not have worked by themselves. Since no one could have predicted the intertwining effects of these three ballot issues, especially since they were not proposed at the same time, and the problems they continue to cause, isn’t that enough grounds to reconsider them?

Regarding the gas tax, perhaps a consideration that might be acceptable would be a gradual increase in the tax, and consider tying it in with other sources of future revenues.

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lthough I do not spend a whole lot of time watching television, occasionally I will come across a segment of a show where there is a singing, dancing, baking, WINNING cooking or other WORDS type of show where there are amateurs competing for the winning prize.

Sometimes it’s a small prize and more about the bragging rights, and sometimes it Michael Norton could be a large enough prize to be life-changing for someone. Not just monetarily in the moment of the win, but it could launch a winning amateur into a whole new professional career.

There truly are amazing amateurs who have blessed us with their talent and who have possibilities of even greater opportunities in this life, and I am grateful whenever I have a chance to witness such amazing feats.

And it really doesn’t matter if we are talking about the young or the old or anyone in between. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about huge productions with massive audiences or small or even local

productions. The talent levels we are seeing are truly phenomenal.

Now whether they move on to become a professional in whatever skill or talent that they have and display or they always remain an amateur, that is not the point I want to make. The point is that somewhere along the way, there was someone in their life, there is someone in their life that lifts them up, encourages them, coaches them, and gives them hope.

When you watch a child produce a decorated cake, baked with such precision and beauty that it could easily be sold at some of the finest bakeries in the world or sold at some of the finest restaurants in the world, it is an incredible thing to see. We could have our back turned or otherwise preoccupied yet hear on the television a voice that is worthy of being a recording star and professional musician and it is unbelievable.

Sometimes we see clips or videos shared on social media with millions of people viewing this amateur talent.

As I listen to the interviews or watch the pre-story about the amateur performing, it is never lost on me the amount of time, dedication, practice, and support that they put in and receive.

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Not the solution Since his salary and benefits are paid entirely from tax dollars, I am not surprised that the CFO from Colorado State University and others conclude that higher taxes is the only solution for whatever ails Colorado. If higher taxes were the solution, New York, New Jersey and Illinois would not be in much worse shape than Colorado.

Although Gallagher and Amendment 23 add complications, TABOR has been the only legislation that has saved Colorado taxpayers from politicians.

Infrastructure and education are always the buzzwords for proposals.

But somehow it’s never enough and it never goes for infrastructure. Last session, the Legislature chose to spend

$225 million to shore up PERA and now Polis wants to have full-day kindergarten. These are dollars that could have gone to infrastructure, but politicians chose to reward donors instead.

Taxpayer needs are not a factor.

If the companies who will benefit from infrastructure spending want part of the pie, they will have to give more to politicians than public-sector unions, and that’s a tall order.

Mike Eller Littleton Voters made a mistake The Arapahoe County DMV has never been as efficient as it is now due to Matt Crane’s efforts. I am over the age where you can renew your driver’s license online, and having to go into the office used to be such a hassle, but no more! The voters made a big mistake in replacing Matt.

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Followed by canned laughter.

I provided the men with a history of the laugh track, the most heinous device that was ever invented.

There is nothing — nothing — more condescending than a laugh track.

Here’s a snippet of my talk.

At first, they tried “Hogan’s Heroes” with and without a laugh track, to determine which audiences preferred. Guess what?

It was decided that the show’s humor was “too cerebral” to stand alone without a laugh track.

“Hogan’s Heroes” cerebral? It was a bilious trough of predictability, aiming low, and succeeding. It ran for 168 episodes, so what do I know?

Is there any such thing as universal humor, that someone anywhere in the world would laugh about, across age and gender and racial and language differences?

The only thing I could come up with was slapstick humor. In other words,

humor without words, like silent films.

When Chaplin slipped around it didn’t matter if he was a man or a woman or where he came from (London, United Kingdom).

Watching someone fall down always gets a laugh.

Stepping off an airplane, President Gerald Ford fell down the stairs, and he was, thereafter, typecast as an oaf. Which wasn’t true. (He was a football star at Michigan.)

Our fallibility is laughable, unless it’s you on the stairs.

If you were to see Wolf Blitzer slip and fall, would you be able to suppress a smile?

Probably not.

Say “Knock-knock.”

“Knock-knock.”

“The little old lady.”

“The little old lady who?”

“I didn’t know you could yodel.”

But all seriousness aside.

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LIFE Yes, you can still call for

People, not statistics, are the story

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Time and temperature lines date back to the early 20th century, and reflected increasing urbanization and industrialization, said Jim Hebbeln, a volunteer with the Telecommunication History Group.

DAVID GILBERT deeper connection.

“One lady told me she used to call the time and temperature while her husband was away at war, to hear a human voice,” Lochridge said.

“Another told me she called while she was lonely in the hospital, just to hear someone over the phone.”

Internet age continues to feature some holdouts from old-school ways

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hen was the last time you picked up the phone and called to hear the time and temperature?

If you’re a Denver-area old-timer, you might remember dialing 303-8444444 to hear the phone company’s time-and-temp line (though you probably didn’t dial the area code back then).

The line is back in service these days, thanks to John Lochridge, a Texas telecom worker. Since 2011, Lochridge has been steadily buying up and reinstating old timeand-temperature lines around the country. He’s up to several hundred numbers, spread among nearly every state. Lochridge’s Denver line gets about a thousand calls a month, he said.

“In a world where things are changing a lot, people like having things that stay the same,” Lochridge said by phone from his home in Dal-

The earliest time and temperature lines required an operator to stare at a clock and read off every minute of every day over a phone line.

COURTESY PHOTO las. “There’s a lot of nostalgia that comes with this. It’s something from childhood.”

Lochridge’s lines are just some of perhaps thousands of recorded information lines that once provided everything from movie times to prayers across the country. Though many have died out in the Internet Age, some survive.

Old folks might find it easier to get their info the old-fashioned way, Lochridge said, but some callers have a

Weather or not Other local lines have lots of devoted users. Elaine Huff is one of them.

“I’m not real tech savvy, but I love keeping up with the weather,” said Huff, 78.

She fell in love with the big thunderheads that rolled over her Nebraska farm as a girl, she said.

Even today, from her Littleton condo, Huff picks up the phone — sometimes three times a day when the weather’s wild — and punches in 303-337-2500.

“Welcome to the Weatherline Forecast Service, brought to you by the Denver Post.”

Unchanged in format for decades, the Weatherline reads the time, temperature, and after an ad, a weather forecast updated several times a day by meteorologist Tim Root.

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t is easy to stay a step removed from the magnitude of the horror of the Holocaust by falling back on the anonymity of statistics. But it is by telling their stories that we reconnect to the humanity of those who experienced it.

It is that humanity the Arvada Center aims to celebrate with its first production of 2019 — “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

“This is a story about people living in a crazy situation and the humanity they held on to,” said COMING Klein, ATTRACTIONS Darrow who plays Anne in the production.

“It’s a show people will go home and keep thinking about.”

“The Diary of Anne Frank” runs at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through May 17.

Clarke Reader Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Based on Wendy Kesselman’s 1997 adaptation of the 1955 Hollywood script, the show details 13-year-old Anne’s experiences hiding from the Nazis for two years in an attic with her family in occupied Amsterdam.

All of which she wrote about in her diary, which is one of the most important documents in human history.

“People shouldn’t come expecting it to be a lecture or all about the message. What’s important is that these people could be any of us,” said Larry Cahn, who plays Anne’s father, Otto Frank. “There’s a universality to this story and it’s an honor to play these people. It’s one I want to get exactly right.”

The actors and crew did research through books and documentaries and even spoke to a survivor, all to understand the times and people in the story. But all the preparation and rehearsals left out one crucial element — the audience.

“The show is an immersive experience that you get to share with other people,” said Emily Paton Davies, who plays Anne’s mother, Edith Frank. “With the stage set up, the audience is right there — you can actually see each other’s reactions to what’s happening. Which helps to foster the positive human connection this show is really about.”

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Book shares American journey of two Muslim women ‘Taste the Sweetness Later’ grew from friendships

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Connie Shoemaker, one of the founders of Spring International Language Center at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, first connected with Muslim women while teaching at American University in Cairo, where she lived with her husband and three children for four - years, some time ago. s The local resident, now retired from Spring, still stays involved there and with teaching a course on writing life stories with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver (OLLI) classes popular with area seniors — and now she has written a book, “Taste the Sweetness Later: Two Muslim Women in America.”

She spent about 200 hours with two Muslim women, Nisren, from Iraq, where Saddam Hussein’s “eyes were watching” and Eman, from Libya, liv-

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This story is the kind that demands thought and conversation. As such, there will be numerous performances - with pre-show chats or post-show talk backs with members of the casts.

There will also be many student matinees so the next generation can learn the Frank story.

“I’m trying to bring to the stage some of Anne’s personality and how much of a light she was,” Klein said.

“I can’t imagine missing an opportunity to connect to history like this.”

For more information and tickets, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/the-diary-of-anne-frank.

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ing under the dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi. Shoemaker met both women in the Littleton area, through Spring and through Immigrant Pathways Colorado, where she serves as a board member. “The purpose of the book is to build a bridge of understanding between us and those different from us,” she said. And indeed it will.

In addition to a refresher on the disturbed history of their native countries, a reader visits family homes and gains insight into more intimate relationships within families as Nisren and Eman mature and, with their husbands, focus on making new lives in Colorado.

The title comes from Eman’s grandmother, who counseled a frustrated young woman: “Swallow it now and taste the sweetness later.”

The reader learns about the women’s family life and culture in two very disturbed nations, although both had a somewhat traditional early life surrounded by a large family. (Eman was one of 22 children in a sheepherding family.) Eman was a serious student, who wanted to learn English

and computer skills, while Nisren had to reluctantly leave school after the elementary years to care for her mother’s latest baby, whom she loved dearly. Both women had arranged marriages, which worked out well. A reader visits inside the home, among large, (mostly) loving families, gaining new insights on other ways of growing to adulthood.

Each segment begins with a mini history of Iraq and Libya, which helps the assorted puzzle pieces of complex stories fit together — mostly. One keeps returning to those pages.

Raad, Nisren’s husband, was an interpreter for the U.S. military and as such, became a target for angered countrymen, who painted a threat on the family home.

Raad had met Col. Joe Rice of Littleton in Baghdad and Rice, aware of the threat to interpreters, offered to assist with immigration and contacted his friend, Susan Thornton, former Littleton mayor and active in Immigrant Pathways.

Nisren and Raab, with a daughter and son, flew for hours and arrived to find a beautiful, sunny, blue-sky day.

Raad had a job and Nisren learned English and got her children enrolled in school in Littleton — and eventually gave birth to another young son.

She continues with her traditional dress and unfortunately has to deal with unkind words at times in her community.

Eman had set her sights on studying in America and asked her prospective husband, Sami, if he would agree, which he did. Like many American men today, he handled the child care for two young sons, while Eman studied and achieved a master’s degree.

While enrolled at CU-Denver, she worked at a receptionist job at Spring to help make ends meet financially, and Shoemaker became a supportive friend.

“Taste the Sweetness Later” is a thoughtful, well-written look at two contemporary women who might be neighbors — and the very different paths that brought them to Colorado. It surely does offer a bridge, as Shoemaker wishes. It is published by Shoemaker’s Amity Bridge Books, amitybridge.com, and can be found on Amazon.

deal? That’s how I felt when I first heard Anderson .Paak in 2015, and in the ensuing few years the world has caught up to what a rare talent he is.

As a musician and producer, .Paak blends West Coast hip-hop with classic soul and funk sounds. His music is a groovy ray of light that is practically scientifically designed to be played in a car with the windows down. He is so good at what he does genuine masters like Nile Rodgers, Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar are among his biggest fans.

In support of last year’s “Oxnard,” his third solo album, .Paak will be performing at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

For tickets to what is sure to be a needed dose of summertime in winter, visit www.livenation.com.

Chainsaw Massacre,” but continued churning out entertaining genre flicks.

Hooper’s films have been honored as part of the Denver Film Society’s Scream Screen series, under the colorful title of “Welcome to The Funhouse: A Birthday Slash-ebration of Tobe Hooper.” And on Friday, Feb. 15, the society will be screening 1982’s “Poltergeist” at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Based on a story and script by Steven Spielberg (as well as Michael Grais and Mark Victor), Hooper made a classic full of iconic scenes and plot twists that still can be felt in modern films.

Get your tickets for the screening, hosted by Theresa Mercado, at www. denverfilm.org.

Devon Parson are all members of a Lakewood-based family that has made major artistic contributions to Denver’s art world.

In celebration of the family, and as part of Lakewood’s 50th anniversary exhibition series, the city presents “Three Views: Contemporary work by two generations of Lakewood artists with Charles Parson, Collin Parson and Devon Parson.” The exhibit is on display at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway through March 28.

The exhibition examines the similarities and differences between the family members and artists, who have lived in the city since 1987.

There will be a free artist talk on 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. For more information, call 303-987-7844 or visit Lakewood.org/Exhibitions.

They’re here ... at the Sie FilmCenter As any horror film fan can attest to, director Tobe Hooper has hits. He changed the game in 1974 with his most well-known work, “The Texas

A Parson family reunion to celebrate Lakewood arts If you pay attention to the metro area arts scene, then you’re bound to have encountered the name Parson a time or two. Charles, Collin and

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

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Two generations offer free show of classical guitar

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aster classical guitarist Alex Komodore and his talented student, 15-yearold Gwenyth Aggeler, will perform in a free concert at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton.

SONYA’S The concert is part SAMPLER of a wonderful free series presented each year and promises works ranging from Baroque to contemporary.

303-794-6379, littletonumc.church.

Actress portrays Angelou Sonya Ellingboe Actress Becky Stone will appear at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, with a presentation about Maya Angelou. The presentation will focus on what Dr. Angelou wrote — and why.

Sponsored by Colorado Humanities, Stone will talk about the well-known poet, writer, activist/performer.

Free. 303-795-3961.

Arapahoe Philharmonic “Night at the Movies” is the title for the next concert by the Arapahoe Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m., at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E Hampden Ave.,

February 9–17

Young guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler and her instructor, Master Guitarist Alex Komodore will perform in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church.

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Cherry Hills Village. Symphonic masterpieces from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “The Wizard of Oz” and more will be on the program, as will Korngold’s “Violin Concerto,” featuring guest violinist Charles Wetherbee. Conductor Devin Patrick Hughes will talk about the program at 6:45 p.m.

(Korngold, a child prodigy, wrote 16 film scores and often incorporated them into his other music, including “Violin Concerto in D.” Also on the program: Brian Laguardia’s arrangement of Austin Wintry’s “Banner Saga.” Tickets: Arapahoephil.org, 303-781-1892.

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meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University, Centennial (south entrance), to hear a presentation on underwater photography by Bill Knoll, a professional engineer, scuba instructor and amateur photographer, who combines his interests and teaches at a local dive club. He will discuss equipment (he shoots video and stills) and share examples of his work. Free. Guests and new members welcome.

Depot exhibit “Fancy That” is the new Littleton Fine Arts Guild member exhibit at the Depot Arts Center, 2068 W. Powers Ave. Littleton. The juried, themed exhibit runs through March 3 and Depot Art Gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Admission is free. 303-795-0781.

‘Women on Water’ Next at Stanton Art Gallery in downtown Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center: “Women on Water” with art by Darcie Kurtak and Kimberly Conrad from Feb. 15 to March 22. Work will relate (somewhat!) to the next THAC musical production: “Dames at Sea.” Town Hall Arts Center is at 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during performances.

Admission free. Townhallartscenter. org, 303-794-2787.

Littleton Symphony The Littleton Symphony, conducted by Jurgen de Lemos, will present a concert featuring “The New World Symphony,” at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 22 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Soloists from the orchestra will be featured: Laura Anderson (violin), Tara McCrory (cello), David Lichtenstein (oboe) and Dale Downing (bassoon). Tickets: $22/$19/$5. Littletonsymphony.org, 303-933-6824.

Black Cube Black Cube nomadic museum, which now has an Englewood address at 2925 S. Umatilla St., has started “Talk With Your Mouth Full,” a first Sunday of the month brunch for artists. Sign up for mailing list: blackcube.art. Artist fellows for 2019 are Adam Milner (Pittsburgh) and Anuar Maauad (Mexico City). New projects by 2018 fellows Jaimie Henthorne and Alejandro Almanza Pereda unfold as Adriana Corral’s 2018 project tours to national institutions. In September there will be a Black Cube Headquarters Bash with the opening of an exhibit, “The Fulfillment Center.” A partnership with the Denver Theater District is planned, as is a 2019 Annual Symposium. Blackcube.art.

Celtic tenor Celtic Tenor Emmet Cahill, whose repertoire ranges from traditional Irish songs to Broadway musicals, will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Light of the World Catholic Church, 10306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 80127. He is known as principal singer with “Celtic Thunder.” Tickets: $30/$45, which includes a “meet and greet.” emmetcahill.com/tour-dates.

Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets Feb. 19 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. At 9:30 a.m. Roger Dudley will present “Research Denver Public Library.” At 1 p.m. Lee Whiteley will talk about “Pathway to Gold: The Cherokee Trail.” Guests and new members welcome.

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February 8, 2019

TIME

MAKE A CALL

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The line still gets 50,000-75,000 calls a month, said Brian Trujillo, the Denver Post’s circulation manager, who runs the line.

The service has credibility, said Root, the chief meteorologist and owner of Florida-based Weather Watch Service, who records twicedaily forecasts for Denver and dozens of other lines around the country.

“I’m not some automated aggregator website,” Root said. “I’m a real meteorologist. Callers trust a human interpretation — a human voice.”

Callback to another era Information lines have their origins in the early days of widespread telephone use, said Jim Hebbeln, a volunteer at the Telecommunications History Group, a Denverbased nonprofit that preserves the heritage of the American telecom industry.

Being able to accurately set clocks became more important as America grew more urban and industrial in the early 20th century, Hebbeln said, as people increasingly needed to catch trains and arrive at work at a set time.

“So many people would call just asking the time, that big cities would have one operator whose job

Some of the Denver area’s recorded lines: • Weatherline Forecast Service: 303-337-2500 • Time and temperature: 303-844-4444 • National Weather Service Dial-A-Forecast: 303-494-4221 x1 • Denver Public Library Phone-A-Story: 720865-8500 • Unity Spiritual Center Paryer Line: 303-7576761 Odds and ends: • Dial An Old-Time Radio Show: 972-8892687 • Daily Word Bible Readings: 706-855-9673 • Jenny in North Carolina (recognize the number?): 919-867-5309 • Rickroll Hotline: 248-434-5508 was just to stare at a clock and read off the time all day,” Hebbeln said.

Automatic recordings came along in the late 1940s, Hebbeln said, where a machine would “read” recorded times and temperatures off a series of magnetic tapes on successive drums.

“Even nowadays, those recorded lines can be important, because they’re less susceptible to failure or sabotage” than electronic media, Hebbeln said.

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It’s still storytime Some recorded lines are still on the grow.

Many libraries long ago ditched their dial-a-story lines, where callers could hear a recording of a children’s story, but Denver Public Library’s has never been better, said Alberto Pellicer, who runs DPL’s Phone-AStory at 720-865-8500.

Up from four options a couple years ago, the line currently offers nine options to callers, with stories, songs riddles and rhymes in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Amharic — the primary language of the Denver area’s large Ethiopian population. The line is getting more than 2,000 calls a month, Pellicer said, up from about 300 a month a few years ago.

“You can be in line at the grocery store or driving to Kansas,” Pellicer said. “It makes me proud that people want to encourage their kids to listen to stories and be involved with books and

characters.”

Callers can leave a voicemail requesting stories, Pellicer said, and staff try to update the line at least once a week.

Teachers and home-school parents have told him they’ve devised activities around Phone-A-Story, like having kids call but hang up before the end of the story to write their own.

“We work to ensure the stories are good for building vocabulary, and we hope it encourages kids to come to their local library and pick out a book,” Pellicer said.

Unlike YouTube, Phone-A-Story is guaranteed to provide kids with thoughtful, enlightening content, Pellicer said.

Tim Root, Library staff are around meteorologist kicking ideas to expand the line to more languages and options, Pellicer said.

“Callers enjoy it, and we enjoy producing it,” Pellicer said. “We hope to stick around for a long time.”

‘I’m not some automated aggregator website.

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Callers trust a human interpretation — a human voice.’

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Skip the will power — it’s Girl Scout Cookie time Much-anticipated yearly sweets sales run through March 10

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From saving for an island vacation to purchasing new uniforms, Girl Scouts have big plans for their cookie sales money.

“Girl Scouts is all about being girlled,” said Darby Petitt of Highlands Ranch, a troop leader for nine years who has two daughters in Girl Scouts.

“It’s always fun to see how and what they choose their Girl Scout experience to look like.”

The Girl Scout Cookies Program helps girls develop five lifelong skills — goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

“Girl Scout Cookie time is all about teaching girls lifelong business skills,” said Stephanie Foote, president and CEO of Girl Scouts of Colorado, in a press release. “The proceeds from these girl-led businesses go to fund all the adventures you get to have as a Girl Scout.”

Reagan Petitt, 13, has been a Girl Scout for nine years. She enjoys cookie sales because she gets to meet new people, but also because it teaches her

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10, who has been a Girl Scout for six years, each have a goal to sell 350 packages. The two expect that they’ll do some door-to-door sales together and booth sales with their individual troops.

“I like talking to people, and I like trying to get people to buy the cookies,” Camryn Petitt said. “And I like planning what to do with the money.”

Rhianna Dains, 14, of Westminster has been a Girl Scout for 10 years and she and her troop of eight will be using their cookie sales money to pay for a troop trip to the Bahamas to scuba-dive.

It started last year when the girls in the troop decided they wanted to get scuba certified, Dains said. They did that, she said, and now they’re saving for the diving trip in the Bahamas in 2020.

Cookie sales “is a fun experience for the whole troop because it’s something we can all get involved with,” Dains said. “We’re a team, and our troop can accomplish it together.”

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The Petitt sisters, Camryn, 10, front, and Reagan 13, both Girl Scouts in Highlands Ranch, expect they will be doing some door-to-door cookie sales together and booth cookie sales with their troops. Girl Scout Cookies went on sale on Feb. 3 and will continue through March 10. COURTESY PHOTO selling cookies from Feb. 3 to March 10.

Girl Scouts will be going door-todoor, but consumers can also purchase cookies from booths set up in front of major retail and grocery stores. The Cookie Locator, online or mobile app, can help people find local

booth sales locations. Sales can also be done online through the Digital Cookie, but to purchase cookies online, you need an invite to shop on a Girl Scout’s personal Digital Cookie website.

This year’s selection of cookies is Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos, Savannah Smiles and a limited quantity of S’mores and Toffee-tastics.

All Girl Scout cookies contain zero grams of trans fat per serving, Thin Mints are vegan, Do-Si-Dos and Trefoils have no hydrogenated oils and Toffee-tastics are gluten-free. More information about Girl Scout Cookie ingredients can be found at www. littlebrownie.com.

S’mores and Toffee-tastic sell for $5 a package and all other varieties cost $4 a package.

Consumers can also purchase a package of cookies to donate to the individual Girl Scouts troops’ hometown hero. Each Girl Scout troop chooses a hometown hero — any local nonprofit organization or uniformed personnel — to honor by donating packages of Girl Scout cookies. The troops choose their hometown hero prior to cookie sales beginning, so to participate, remember to ask about the Hometown Heroes/Gift of Caring program.

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MUSIC

Arapahoe Philharmonic presents a “A Night at the Movies”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Orchestral music from big screen blockbusters and film/video game composers.

Learn more and purchase tickets at www.arapahoe-phil.org/event/ concert-4-night-at-the-movies/.

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.

Americana Music Night and Military Mail to Soldiers Benefit: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Hilltop Schoolhouse, 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker. The Hilltop Station Band will perform Americana Music and facilitate an informal jam fest. Visitors may donate for musicians’ talent and for refreshments.

Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Concerts: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 2 at The Falls Event Center, 8199 Southpark Ct., Littleton. Kids get truly inside the orchestra as they are seated on the floor and surrounded by a 30+ piece orchestra. This winter, take a musical walk through the four seasons. insidetheorchestra.org/ tiny-tots-events/

EVENTS

Professional Valentines Day Picture of Your Pet: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9 at Only Natural Pet, 5900 S. University Blvd. Suite C-3, Greenwood Village. 10 minute session. Receive one free high resolution, watermarked digital file. Private, online gallery with 5 proofs for purchase if desired from Amanda Engel Photography. More information at amandaengelphotography.com.

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

Spoil yourself, come with your sweetheart, grab a friend or bring

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this week’s TOP FIVE Jedi Academy: 2-3 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.

Jam Key Jam Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Musicians Nabin and Bijay are Nepal’s leading musicians for the last two decades and have been building a buzz in the Colorado scene as JAM KEY JAM with their unique approach to the centuries- old classical Ragas and Nepali traditional & folk music. For more information, call 303-795-3961 or visit littletongov.org.

Vintage Hollywood Daddy Daughter Ball: 6:30-8:30 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

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 720240-4922.

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.

evening of dancing, games, refreshments and fun.

A professional photographer will help capture sweet memories. More information and ticket details are available at CRgov.com/DDball19.

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 may be purchased online at emmetcahill.com/tour-dates/, and at the church or at the door.

Contact the church office at 303-973-3969.

The United States Air Force Academy Band Stellar Brass in Concert: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 at PACE Center Theater, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The evening will feature an eclectic mix of music from Americana and patriotic favorites to unique twists on the classical repertoire by this energetic 6-piece ensemble. The concert is free and open to the public; no tickets necessary. Visit usafacademyband.af.mil.

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

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.

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.

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

Go to www.balletariel.org or call (303) 945-4388.

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

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. This 12-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a short musical production!

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 4-4:45 pm. Check out spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE. Enhancing Micro-Circulation: 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. This program covers the various modalities that improve micro-circulation, including food and exercise. Presenter Zita Easton is a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and Dementia Specialist.Call 303-795-3961 or visit littletongov.org.

Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Monthly Presentation: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Mary Lou Fenton presents 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.

The evening is free to students and will also have a business expo component and three food trucks to handle dinner. Call (303) 3879000 for more information.

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South Suburban Christian Church has named Dr. Isaac W. “Ike” Nicholson as its senior pastor. The church will welcome Nicholson and his family to its community starting Sunday, Feb. 10.

Ordained in 1995, Nicholson has been senior minister in Ashland, Kentucky, since 2004. He has served Disciples of Christ congregations in West Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky.

Nicholson has a passion for sharing the gospel, a commitment to the unity of Christ’s church, and the belief that

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He has a deep love for history with particular interest in ancient church history and a continued interest in the area of leadership development, particularly in how it relates to the church’s mission.

South Suburban Christian Church is at 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton. Sunday worship times are 9 a.m. for the traditional service and 10:30 a.m. for the contemporary service. Learn more at www.southsuburban.com or call the church office at 303-798-2406.

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. 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.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Unfortunately, she knows knee woes

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Q&A with Jana Van Gytenbeek Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Sue Bird, because of the way she sees the floor, and her shot is really nice.

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What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

Probably my dad, Tony.

What would be a perfect performance in your sport?

No turnovers and getting the feel. I love the feel and assists.

What is your favorite class in school and why?

English. I just like writing.

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

I love going to church. My faith is really strong.

What are your plans after high school?

Going to Stanford, contributing and trying to win a national title there.

What goes into the decision to pass or shoot the basketball?

What I try to do is get my teammates wide-open shots, and they are usually pretty good about knocking them down. I pass first most of the time. I rather my teammate get a bucket, that’s just how I think.

COACH’S TAKE: ‘She is probably the fastest kid with the ball that I’ve ever seen. She can really shoot it, plays hard, and a really defining characteristic of hers is she is so strong. She is so much stronger than a lot of kids her size. She can pass the ball with both hands. She can do a lot of things on the basketball court.’

Clint Evans, Cherry Creek girls basketball coach

Cherry Creek junior point guard Jana Van Gytenbeek. JIM BENTON

Bruins point guard builds on experience Jana Van Gytenbeek in third year of strong preps career

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

J

ana Van Gytenbeek has been one of Colorado’s top girls basketball players for the past two seasons, and the Cherry Creek junior continues to get better.

The 5-foot-7 point guard who has verbally committed to play at Stanford has been a member of the Colorado Community Media All-South Metro girls team for the past two seasons and came into this season with the goal of improving after banner freshman and sophomore campaigns.

Clint Evans is the new Bruins coach this season and Van Gytenbeek credits Evans with some of her improvement.

“It’s different this year,” she explained. “I think this year I’ve improved the most since I got to high

school because he (Evans) is such a good coach and he is so tough on us and makes us work on all the little details, which only helps us improve. My biggest growth has been this year.”

Van Gytenbeek ran cross country last fall and seems to also be smiling and having fun during warm-ups, but is focused during basketball practice and games.

“I’m pretty happy,” she admitted. “I try to keep it like that. Obviously little things make me mad, like if I’m not doing my job or not doing what I’m supposed to. Coach will let me know.

It makes me a little mad on the inside because you want to get better and that will make me grow. I try to find joy in the game.”

Have a suggestion for whom to feature in Student-Athlete Spotlight? Email Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Key stats | In statistics for games prior to Jan. 30, Van Gytenbeek was the Centennial League leader in scoring average (18.6 points per game), assists (4.8) and field goals (109).

nybody who needs to know how to handle frustration should talk with Valor Christian sophomore Kindyll Wetta. The 5-foot-9 point guard had to overcome adversity last season and has been frustrated again this season.

I recently reOVERTIME sumed bowling after three decades and get aggravated each time I have a pocket hit and stick a 10-pin. However, that is nothing compared to the frustrations that Jim Benton Wetta has faced.

Her freshman season was curtailed on Jan. 9, 2018 when she suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus on her left knee.

Then after an impressive comeback this season, she tore the ACL on her right knee on December 19, 2018 less than a year after the first injury.

Wetta, who has committed to play basketball at the University of Colorado where her mother Val (Johnson) Wetta played for two seasons, has once again seen her role change this season from being a standout player to leading cheers on the bench.

“It’s definitely hard watching all your teammates play without you and you can’t even run,” she said.

“It was a lot harder the first time that it happened. This time around it is a lot easier because I’ve been through it. I’ve got used to cheering on the team.

“I know ACL tears are more common for girls than guys. My dad (Rob) had an ACL tear and my mom tore both of hers. I don’t know if it necessarily is passed down to have weak knees in my genes or whatever. I had never even thought about it before my first one.”

Support from family and friends is helping Wetta’s recoveries.

“There were so many times when I would just recline and ‘why did this happen to me,’” she admitted.

“When I’m going through this there are times when it doesn’t seem like I’m going through it and I’m going to wake up.

“My dad sends me a whole bunch of quotes on Twitter and they are motivational quotes. He’s a huge part of how I get through this. He constantly reminds me of what I’m working towards, my goals and everything I want.

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as O’Connor added 18 points in a 57-49 loss to Alameda on Jan 29. O’Connor had 27 points and Gravagno 21 in a 7154 triumph over Arvada on Feb. 1.

News and notes from local high school sports programs

Heritage • Sophomore Terrance Ferguson had 23 points and the boys basketball team shot 55 percent from the field but dropped a 68-61 decision to Legend on Jan. 29. Castle View handed the team a 59-41 loss on Jan. 31 despite Erik Olsen’s 18-point output. The team snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 63-60 win over Palmer on Feb. 2.

• Lucas Labrash had two goals and picked up an assist in the hockey team’s 5-1 victory over Chatfield on Jan. 30. Labrash had a goal in a 4-2 win over Columbine on Feb. 1. Max Yates had the game-winning goal, an assist and picked up 14 minutes in penalties in the victory over Columbine. Cole Trautman and Joe Carpinello scored third-period goals to go along with a Labrash first-period goal in a 3-2 win over Kent Denver on Feb. 2.

• The girls swimming team was second with 476 points in the Continental League Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 1-2 at the Heritage pool. Anna Shaw was crowned the league champion in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.52 in the finals.

The 200 freestyle relay team also won the league championship.

Arapahoe • The girls swim team had three individual champions and finished second in the Centennial League Swimming and Diving championships Feb. 1-2. Franny Cable was the league diving champion with 515.85 points, Anna Wetzel won the 50 freestyle in 24.23 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:04.51, and Gabreece Van Anne captured the 200 freestyle in 1:56.32. Arapahoe also won the 200 freestyle relay.

• Byrson Stepston scored 22 points in a 67-52 Centennial League boys basketball loss to Mullen on Jan. 30.

Overland dealt the Warriors their seventh straight loss, taking a 55-50 victory on Feb. 2.

• The girls basketball team lost 6250 to Mullen on Jan. 30. Kali March scored 13 points, Sam Crispe 12 and Grace Cadorette 11 in the Mullen setback. Cadorette scored 20 points as one of four players to score in double figures in a 90-49 victory over Overland on Feb. 2.

Heritage’s Patrick Burke (left) and Kent Denver’s Will Kandel attempt to control the puck following a faceoff in the Feb. 2 game at the South Suburban Ice Arena.

Burke had an assist in Heritage’s 3-2 victory.

JIM BENTON champ in the 100 backstroke with a winning time of 57.97 and Lindsey Sowitch was first in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:11.85.

• The boys basketball team fell behind sixth-ranked Smoky Hill by 22 points after three quarters and a fourth-quarter comeback came up short in a 75-62 loss on Jan. 30. The team dropped a 63-56 decision to Eaglecrest on Feb. 2.

• The hockey team was shut out out 3-0 by top-ranked Regis Jesuit on Feb. 1 and then gave up a late third-period goal in 3-2 loss to Chaparral on Feb. 2.

Hunter Fieweger had a goal and assist for the Bruins against Chaparral.

Cherry Creek • Junior Cali Clark tallied 16 points, Kacee Kyle 11 and Jana Van Gytenbeek 10 in a 72-36 victory over Smoky Hill on Jan. 30. Clark had 29 points and 11 rebounds in a 72-15 romp over Eaglecrest on Feb. 2. Van Gytenbeek had 10 points and 11 assists in the Eaglecrest victory.

• The girls swimming team won the Centennial League Swimming and Diving Championship meet Feb. 1-2 with 987 points. Jenna Smith was the winner in the 100-yard butterfly in 56.31, Abby Malloy was the league

Englewood • Junior Lilly Johnson scored 16 points and had 24 rebounds as the girls basketball team dominated the boards with a school single-game record of 57 rebounds in a 47-40 win over Alameda on Jan. 29.

Senior Megan Trail had 11 points and nine rebounds in the victory over Alameda. It took three overtimes but the team pulled out a 43-38 win over Arvada on Feb. 1.

• Nate Gravagno scored all the boys basketball team’s 18 fourth-quarter points and finished with 23 and Thom-

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was thinking this can’t happen to me again. I’m not even a year out. This is absolutely crazy. I was devastated. I was crying.”

So Wetta is again going through the stages of rehabilitation.

“We were talking to the physical therapist and surgeon afterwards and both times I tore I had ankle braces on,” she said. “The second time I had my ankle taped and it almost restricted my leg from going when it needed to go “The rehab is hard, it is real hard.

This time I’m definitely not in any rush. Last time I was very eager to get back on the court. This time I’m going to let it take as long as it needs and make sure it is healed.

“I’m starting to walk and walk up stairs now. They said straight running is fine, cutting is what they don’t want. I just started biking. My last recovery was eight and half months.

This one might be a little bit longer because we want to make sure everything is balanced.”

Maybe there is such a thing as the

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“Instead of something that sets me back, it is going to be something that helps me get stronger,” Wetta continued. “I can work on my arm muscles, my touch, I can work on my shooting.

He turns it into a very positive thing.

That really helps.”

Wetta played 12 games as a freshman before her first knee injury and was averaging 13.4 points, 5.0 assists and 6.1 rebounds.

“I was closing out on a girl when I jumped and it popped,” recalled Wetta. “You could hear it and it hurt really bad.”

She was averaging 18.6 points, 4.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds in her comeback sophomore season, which ended after seven games in the first game of the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas.

“This time all I did was step and it twisted wrong,” she said. “I knew right away. As soon as I went down I

Littleton • The boys basketball team lost a 48-38 game at Evergreen on Jan. 30 and lost 77-49 to Wheat Ridge on

Feb. 2.

• The girls basketball team fell behind 30-5 at halftime in a 54-19 loss to Evergreen on Jan. 30. J’la Ervin scored five points for the team. Susie Puchino, sidelined with an illness for the Evergreen game, had 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 45-30 victory over Wheat Ridge on Feb. 2.

so-called sophomore jinx, but Wetta is ready to face the challenge of another comeback in the 2019-20 season.

“The first time I was never worried about my knee at all,” said Wetta. “I never had any doubts about it, I knew it was strong. I never thought it was going to happen again. I thought if it did happen again, it was going to be to my left knee.

“I think there will definitely be a little bit more of a hesitation coming back this time. It’s definitely mental.

Can I tear it again? It just takes a while for that to kind of go away.”

So if Wetta needs another positive quote and hopefully one she has not seen, this one is from Bo Bennett.

“Frustration, although quite painful at times, is very positive and essential part of success.”

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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They talk about a single parent who made sure that they stayed the course, or they talk about being a single parent and still finding the time to pursue their own passion.

Families who find ways to fund the practice time or equipment necessary to compete.

Although there could be just a few professionals who read this column who find themselves on the field, stage, or in the kitchen, and there are probably many business professionals who take the time to read this column, I’ll bet there are many of us who are amateurs at something. We have hobbies or passions and things we like or love to do. And without saying we walk away from our jobs or careers, we should absolutely do whatever it takes to pursue and enjoy a hobby or passion. We may never

make it to television, but we should look all around us at our friends and our families and think about who we can encourage and support and who we might need hope and encouragement from.

So how about you? Are you as amazed as I am at some of the incredible amateur talent we get to see? Can you appreciate the love and support, hope and encouragement that they receive and the hours of practice that they must put in?

Could you use a little of that support yourself ? As always I would love to hear your amazing story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can find and pursue the passions that really fuel our inner amazing amateur, it really will be a better than great 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.

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Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age Requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/

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

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South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support.

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

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

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Original Beneficiary(ies) ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will other violations thereof. acting solely as nominee for LOAN SIMPLE, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A INC. 03/20/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County FIRST LIEN. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, Date of Deed of Trust highest and best bidder for cash, the said real COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, August 31, 2015 property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), STATE OF COLORADO. County of Recording Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in Arapahoe COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Also known by street and number as: Recording Date of Deed of Trust CRS §38-38-103 Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale 54686 E BOBCAT LANE, September 18, 2015 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0572-2018 and other items allowed by law, and will issue to STRASBURG, CO 80136.

Recording Information (Reception No. the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as and/or Book/Page No.) To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given provided by law.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL D5106989 with regard to the following described Deed of OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENOriginal Principal Amount Trust: First Publication: 1/24/2019 CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF $314,204.00 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 TRUST. Outstanding Principal Balance On November 21, 2018, the undersigned Public Name of Publication: Littleton Independent $328,943.31 Trustee caused the Notice of Election and NOTICE OF SALE Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOrecords.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, trust have been violated as follows: failure to PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE Original Grantor(s) has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale pay principal and interest when due together EXTENDED; CURTIS BLOCKER AND CARA BLOCKER as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. with all other payments provided for in the evidOriginal Beneficiary(ies) ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and DATE: 11/21/2018 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will other violations thereof.

Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the acting solely as nominee for LOAN SIMPLE, at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado INC. 03/20/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County FIRST LIEN. By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, The name, address, business telephone numDate of Deed of Trust highest and best bidder for cash, the said real COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, ber and bar registration number of the August 31, 2015 property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), STATE OF COLORADO. attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the County of Recording Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in Arapahoe indebtedness is: said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Also known by street and number as: Recording Date of Deed of Trust Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale 54686 E BOBCAT LANE, September 18, 2015 Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 and other items allowed by law, and will issue to STRASBURG, CO 80136.

Recording Information (Reception No. Nichole Williams #49611 the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as and/or Book/Page No.) Monica Kadrmas #34904 provided by law.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL D5106989 Randall Chin #31149 OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENOriginal Principal Amount Weldon Phillips #31827 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP First Publication: 1/24/2019 CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF $314,204.00 1199 Bannock Street, Last Publication: 2/21/2019 TRUST. Outstanding Principal Balance Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent $328,943.31 Attorney File # 00000007990104 NOTICE OF SALE IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, trust have been violated as follows: failure to tion provided may be used for that purpose.

PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale pay principal and interest when due together EXTENDED; as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. with all other payments provided for in the evid©Public Trustees' Association ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and of Colorado Revised 1/2015 DATE: 11/21/2018 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will other violations thereof.

Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Legal Notice NO.: 0572-2018 County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado 03/20/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County FIRST LIEN. First Publication: 1/24/2019 By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the LOT 11, BLOCK 1, STRASBURG HEIGHTS, Name of Publication: Littleton Independent The name, address, business telephone numhighest and best bidder for cash, the said real COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, ber and bar registration number of the property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), STATE OF COLORADO. attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in indebtedness is: said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Also known by street and number as: Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale 54686 E BOBCAT LANE, Joseph D. DeGiorgio #45557 and other items allowed by law, and will issue to STRASBURG, CO 80136.

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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.

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