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LPS students plan to be part of more walkouts Next is March 14, one month after Florida shooting

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Many Littleton Public Schools students plan to participate in a fresh round of school walkouts next week to advocate for gun law reform and school safety, part of a national groundswell of student activism in the wake of a Florida school shooting that left 17 dead.

LPS students previously participated in walkouts Feb. 21 in response to the shooting, with about 30 students joining a protest at the state Capitol.

The #ENOUGH walkout is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 14, exactly a month after a shooter killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Students and other groups nationwide plan to participate in walkouts that morning, part of an effort organized by Women’s March Youth Empower, the youth activist wing of the Women’s March group, which has organized marches and protests since early 2017, according to the website womensmarch.com.

Students plan to leave school for 17 minutes during the walkout, one minute to remember each life lost in the Florida shooting, said Paul Gordon, a

junior at Arapahoe High School, who is listed as the contact for his school’s march.

“We want to put pressure on lawmakers locally and nationally for common-sense gun reform across the country,” Gordon said. “We’re also not ignoring mental health concerns and other aspects. It’s only 17 minutes long, so we’re not missing a lot of school.”

A news release for the national walkout effort lists support for an assault-weapons ban and an expansion of background checks to all gun sales, and opposition to a nationalizing of concealed carry laws and efforts to arm teachers.

Gordon said he’s passionate about gun law reform and school safety issues.

“This issue matters as much as those 17 lives in Florida matter,” Gordon said.

“It matters as much the victims of the Columbine shooting or the Aurora theater shooting. It matters as much as Claire Davis’ life mattered.”

Claire Davis was a student murdered at Arapahoe High School in 2013 by a student gunman who moments later took his own life.

As of March 5, a website for the walkouts, womensmarch.com/ enough, showed that students at Arapahoe High School and Powell Middle School planned to participate, and there was a listing for a protest by parents of Peabody Elementary School students.

‘This upcoming walkout is a good reminder to respect the people who were lost, and to keep advocating for change.’

Kyle Griggs Littleton High School senior Students at Littleton High School plan to participate as well, said Kyle Griggs, an LHS senior who helped organize the walkout in February.

Griggs said she sees the walkout as a way to keep up the momentum of student-led protest.

“Unfortunately, thanks to the way our society operates, we’re already starting to forget” the Parkland shooting, Griggs said. “This upcoming walkout is a good reminder to respect the people who were lost, and to keep advocating for change.”

The walkouts will be closed to the public and surrounded by a height-

ened law enforcement presence, said Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert.

LPS high schools have open campuses, Ewert said, making widespread walkouts likely. The district’s middle schools will allow students outside for 17 minutes under close supervision, and elementary schools will not allow students outside unless properly signed out and escorted by a parent or guardian.

Ewert said school officials are aware such events can get emotional.

“We’re aware there will be an antigun sentiment, and that many in our community are firm believers in gun rights,” Ewert said. “We saw this at the first walkout (on Feb. 21) when some kids were shouting at others around gun rights. We could very well see counter-demonstrations, and we’ll be very careful to ask people what part of the demonstration they’re supporting.”

Students who participate in the walkout won’t be penalized, Ewert said, adding that he sees the events as teachable moments.

“Part of growing up in America, and particularly at the high school level, is to begin to understand your rights and responsibilities as a citizen of a free and democratic society,” Ewert said. “It’s our responsibility to facilitate those conversations in schools. We use these opportunities to allow kids to have these debates in a safe and respectful manner. That’s the power of public schools.”

Two Centennial schools see recent reported threats Threats involving one facility reported a day after Florida shooting

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two schools in Centennial — Newton Middle School and Endeavor Academy high school — are associated with

recent reported threats that resulted in two students arrested, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office.

Reports came in to the sheriff ’s office Jan. 24 for threats involving a Newton Middle student and Feb. 15 for an Endeavor Academy student, one day after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17. Reports of threats have rung out related to schools across the Denver metro area and other parts of Colorado in the weeks since the shooting.

The reported threat at Endeavor

Academy involved statements that were days and even months old, said Julie Brooks, spokeswoman for the sheriff ’s office.

That school sits at 14076 E. Briarwood Ave. in the Cherry Creek School District.

At Newton Middle, the report came to the sheriff ’s office through Safe2Tell, an anonymous reporting platform. Newton Middle sits at 4001 E. Arapahoe Road in the Littleton Public Schools district.

The reports at Endeavor Academy

came from students telling school officials.

One student from each school was arrested for interference with faculty, staff or students of an educational institution.

The threats at Endeavor Academy were reportedly similar to “shooting up a school,” Brooks confirmed. The sheriff ’s office did not elaborate on the Newton Middle threats due to the ongoing court process.

No guns were brought to school in either incident.

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Program provides classical sounds, education, outreach Up Close and Musical sends professional orchestra members to area schools

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Twenty or 30 times a year, groups of musicians present Up Close and Musical special instrumental music programs for students in schools in Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

“Usually we have about 13 musicians take part in a program, most of whom are members of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra,” said Eric Bertoluzzi, program founder. “Each musician plays one of the major instruments in the orchestra. The program plays a series of musical compositions so each instrument is featured in one of the compositions to demonstrate the sound each instrument makes.”

He said the program is designed to be a “musical sound bite” that allows children to hear the performance of each instrument individually as well as the instruments all playing their parts together.

“Today here is more emphasis on academics and not as much on the arts,” Bertoluzzi said. “It is not unusual for us to find that many children have never seen some of the instruments nor have they heard them played. We just hope our program stirs and pos-

Eric Bertoluzzi plays the cello during a performance of Up Close and Musical for a school class. The Englewood resident is founder of Up Close and Musical and played with the Colorado Symphony for 42 years before retiring but still plays at some Up Close and Musical programs.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DESIREE PARROTT-ALCORN sibly strengthens the interest in music in some of the children.”

Teachers are asked to send the group comments about the performance. One teacher from Acres Green Elementary School in Douglas County

wrote that going into the performance she didn’t realize the impact it would have on her students, and she was surprised when the children asked if they could listen to more music like that.

Another Acres Green teacher said

she played music in the classroom and generally classical music wasn’t well received, and that several students said they thought classical music was boring. However they liked the music played by the Up Close and Musical musicians and asked to hear more of it.

The program is funded by grants from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and from other foundations.

“All our musicians are professionals and they are paid to take part in Up Close and Musical,” Bertoluzzi said.

“About 80 percent of our budget provides funds to pay our musicians.”

He said he would like to see the program in more schools but it is difficult to arrange time for the performances.

“Finding a time that works for the school as well as a time that works for the musicians is more difficult these days and we have to abide by the stricter security in schools today,” Bertoluzzi said. “So finding a time that fits the busy schedule at a school and that fits the busy schedule of musicians is not easy, but so far, we have schools that open their doors to us.”

Bertoluzzi said the next appearances for Up Close and Musical are later this month. He said the musicians are scheduled to present the program March 9 at a school in Lakewood and at Heritage Elementary School in Centennial. On March 13 the musicians will travel to Blue Heron Elementary School in Jefferson County.

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March 9, 2018

Report: Accusations against Tate ‘more likely than not’ valid State senator from Centennial faces allegations by former House intern

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An independent investigation into sexual-harassment claims made against state Sen. Jack Tate by a former state House intern found it “more likely than not” that Tate engaged in behavior ranging from up-and-down looks to physical touches that made her uncomfortable, according to an early version of an investigation report.

Tate, a Republican who represents Centennial and surrounding unincorporated areas, did not comment on the new developments, but said in December that he had no recollections of Tate any interactions with his accuser.

“The policy has been that this is a confidential process, and I am respecting that request until it’s complete,” Tate said March 1.

The Employers Council, a company with expertise in employment law that facilitates sexual-harassment training for Colorado lawmakers and investi-

gates harassment claims in the Legislature, evaluated the accusation. The investigation sided with the accuser, according to a report on the investigation obtained by Colorado Community Media. The report, which is marked confidential, was first reported on by public radio station KUNC Feb. 23.

According to the report, the investigator found it “more likely than not that in early 2017, Jack Tate said to (the complainant), while alone with her in an elevator: ‘I like the way that skirt looks on you’ ... more likely than not that in March of 2017, Jack Tate nudged (the complainant), looked her up and down, and acted flirtatious ... more likely than not that between January and early April of 2017, Jack Tate put his hand on (the complainant’s) shoulder multiple times ... more likely than not that around March of 2017, Jack Tate nudged (the complainant) around her waist or rib area, around seven or eight times.”

Such investigations use the language “more likely than not” or “less likely than so” to weigh claims. That method is based on the preponderance-of-evidence standard used in most civil-court cases on equal-employment opportunity matters, according to a state House memo by Majority Leader KC Becker, D-Boulder.

Sexual comments or innuendos about a person’s clothing, body or sexual activity can constitute verbal sexual harassment, according to the Legislature’s workplace-harassment

policy. Patting, pinching or intentionally brushing against a person’s body can constitute physical sexual harassment, according to the policy.

The investigation was based on interviews with the accuser, Tate and two individuals who worked in the legislative session and were familiar with the accuser or Tate.

The accuser, who was 18 at the time of the alleged harassment, has remained anonymous for fear of retribution, KUNC has reported. She filed the complaint Nov. 29.

The report on the investigation is dated Jan. 31. But there have been multiple updates to the initial report, state Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, told Colorado Community Media on Feb. 28. A conclusion on the investigation was not yet issued at that time.

“There have been several iterations of the report because the initial version, which may have been issued in January, was returned to the contractor for corrections when an obvious error was caught,” Grantham said.

“We’re at this point reviewing our options in order to bring the investigative phase to a close.”

Grantham leveled criticism at reports by the Employers Council, claiming there are problems with their “reliability, accuracy and fairness.”

“I would caution against re-reporting selectively leaked, out-of-context excerpts or supposed ‘findings’ from

these reports,” Grantham said. While “others do not value the confidential nature of these reports, I can assure you that we still do. We have expressed concerns in the past with errors, omissions and apparent bias in those reports. We are still working with the vendor to clear up these matters.”

Grantham did not point to specific points in the report that lawmakers take issue with due to confidentiality rules surrounding the sexual-harassment complaint protocol. That process is confidential until lawmakers decide on an outcome based on the investigation’s findings. House or Senate leadership makes the decision on whether the facts of the matter support the allegations, whether the actions violate the Legislature’s rules and what consequence they may warrant.

The accuser or the accused could speak about a possible punishment if it’s given. That could run the gamut from an apology to a more serious sanction.

Top Senate lawmakers have not decided on any possible disciplinary actions as of Feb. 28 due to the pending possible updates to the investigation.

Tate is among five state lawmakers formally accused of sexual harassment in recent months.

The others: • Rep. Steve Lebsock, of Thornton, who was elected as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party last SEE TATE, P8

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Tara Vaughn, left, and 2-year-old Teagan Widby say hello to Katniss Eversqueal, a rescued pot-bellied pig, at a Hog Haven Farm event at Resolute Brewing Company in Centennial March 3. Hog Haven Farm is a Colorado-based nonprofit that rescues pigs from situations of abuse and neglect to find them homes or offer them sanctuary.

Pigs come out to play to raise awareness Crowds met rescued pigs at nonprofit-hosted event

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Pigs aren’t just for farms — they’re for friendship, too. Crowds at Hog Haven Farm’s event at Resolute Brewing Co. in Centennial got to meet rescued pigs and learn more about them as intelligent creatures that make empathetic pets.

“They rescue pet pigs from bad situations, take care of them and try to find them forever homes,” said Tracy Schantz, a Highlands Ranch resident who came to the Pints for Pigs event March 3.

Jeff Helgerson, 30, kneels next to Penelope, his pet pig, at a Hog Haven Farm event at Resolute Brewing Company on March 3. Helgerson volunteers for Hog Haven Farm.The occasion took place in honor of National Pig Day, which is celebrated annually March 1.

The Hog Haven Farm nonprofit, based in Deer Trail, aims to combat poor information from pig breeders that can harm pigs, according to the

group. What’s known as the “teacup pig” myth — that people can buy young, tiny pigs that won’t grow to larger sizes — is one point the organization raises awareness about.

Danica Druva, a 26-year-old from Castle Rock, took a pig in as a pet who had experienced abusive conditions as bait for dog-fighting, Druva said.

“Turbo, he was in Hog Haven’s first calendar” to raise money for the group, said Druva, who came to the event. She had to pig-proof her drawers at home, but she’s satisfied with her pet.

“They’re smart — they get into everything. They’re problem-solving animals.”

Attendees participated in activities and saw merchandise for sale to support Hog Haven’s rescue and sanctuary. Resolute Brewing, located at 7286 S. Yosemite St., donated 10 percent of beer sales during the event to the nonprofit.

Hog Haven Farm was founded in 2014 and helps pot-bellied pigs find homes as pets, offers sanctuary to pot-bellied and standard pigs, and educates pig owners and the public.

The organization combats abuse and neglect of pigs and has rescued more than 100.

Jeff Helgerson, 30, kneels next to Penelope, his pet pig, at a Hog Haven Farm event at Resolute Brewing Company on March 3. Helgerson volunteers for Hog Haven Farm.

Photos by Ellis Arnold

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March 9, 2018

No easy fixes on horizon for housing crunch High costs squeeze middle class as supply lags behind demand, report says

WHAT DOES IT COST TO BUY? The following are the median sales prices of single-family homes in January for communities throughout the Denver metro area, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. At right is the percentage increase or decrease as compared to January 2017.

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Even record levels of construction won’t fix the fact that demand will outpace supply in the Denver-area housing market for the foreseeable future, according to a new study that explores the housing affordability crisis across the region.

“Every conversation seems to focus on one issue or another, but the bigger picture is much more complex,” said Phyllis Resnick, the lead economist at the Colorado Futures Center, a Colorado State University-based public policy center that studies fiscal issues in the state. She co-wrote the report, titled “Factors Impacting Housing Affordability,” with Jennifer Newcomer at the behest of Shift Research Labs, the investigative wing of the Piton Foundation, a Denver-based philanthropic organization that seeks to improve the lives of low-income children and families.

“People say `If only we fixed the construction defects law, or if only we had more construction laborers, we could bring supply in line with demand,’ but there’s not one low-hanging fruit that will affect the trajectory,” Resnick said.

The report looked at the availability of housing in the rental and sales markets in the Denver metro area, using data ranging as far back as the 1980s.

The report, released in January, looked at a variety of factors affecting the housing market, including market trends, consumer preferences, labor availability and productivity, regulatory frameworks, land availability and materials costs, but also took a status report of what residents are experiencing.

The housing climate is such that many prospective renters and buyers are feeling priced out of the market, with various fixes proposed by lawmakers, such as developer incentives, unlikely to have an appreciable impact anytime soon.

Half of renters statewide spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing,

Workers frame townhomes at the Platte 56 development in Littleton on March 1. According to a new report, housing vacancy rates in the Denver metro area will remain critically low for the foreseeable future.

DAVID GILBERT the report found, a situation economists call “cost burdened.” Wages statewide have climbed 11.4 percent since 2011, but average Denver-area rents are up 46.2 percent in the same period.

Low-wage jobs increased at about twice the rate of high-wage jobs between 2001 and 2015, but most new housing is aimed at high-end buyers.

Housing vacancy rates are likely to stay around 1.5 percent for the foreseeable future, according to the report, below what industry experts call a healthy rate of 5 percent.

High demand for short supply saw median housing prices climb more than 10 percent annually in the metro area in January, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. The median sales price of a single-family home hit $416,000 in January, while the median condo price jumped 17.4 percent to $285,000.

A move by developers toward high-end finishes, such as granite countertops and primo appliances, may be driving up housing prices more than raw materials, costs of which have fluctuated little amid the spike in housing prices, according to the report

Bring it on home High housing costs have far-reaching effects, said Carrie Makarewicz, a professor of urban and regional planning at the University of Colorado Denver.

“The fundamental thing about housing is it’s so crucial to health, social mobility and everyday life,” Makarewicz said. “When housing is disrupted it can weigh on all three of those things.

There’s a lot of research showing that people who spend too much on housing cut other things like health care, things for their kids, food and transportation.

They might have higher job turnover because they can’t afford long commutes.”

The problem doesn’t affect only low-income residents, Resnick said.

“When we talk about affordable housing, we’re talking about ‘small-A’ affordable,” Resnick said. “We’re talking about simply marketrate. There are people with good jobs who can’t afford to live here.”

High housing costs keep families from putting money into other areas in the economy, the report says, and residents who cram into tight quarters to keep costs down suffer higher rates of illness and depression, and

student performance suffers.

Land and labor shortages Despite the Denver area’s reputation for endless land to grow into, in reality much of that land is not zoned for residential development, and making the switch can be costly and time consuming, the report says.

“We found that on the land side, we have only five years of runway land for development,” Resnick said. “We’re more constrained than we realized.”

On the labor side, a deficit of skilled workers may have an impact, but the general labor pool did not seem to fall short of need.

One surprising finding of the report, however, was that home construction has enjoyed little of the technological advances of other manufacturing processes, with homes still built in largely the same manner as 50 years ago.

“If you think about how we build anything else, like cars, we’ve had enormous productivity advances,” Resnick said. “But there’s been very little in housing, partly because of stigma around manufactured housing. But today it’s great product.”

The fallout of Colorado’s

Lone Tree: $770,000 (-9.1 percent) Golden: $564,500 (+7.9 percent) Parker: $478,000 (+8.9 percent) Highlands Ranch: $470,000 (+5.8 percent) Littleton: $460,000 (+12.4 percent) Castle Rock: $445,000 (+9.9 percent) Arvada: $429,500 (+12.6 percent) Denver: $425,000 (+16.4 percent) Centennial: $423,825 (-0.3 percent) Metro median: $416,000 (+9.5 percent) Lakewood: $415,000 (+9.2 percent) Wheat Ridge: $400,000 (+14.3 percent) Englewood: $393,000 (+17.3 percent) Thornton: $370,000 (+5.7 percent) Westminster: $365,000 (+6.4 percent) Aurora: $353,000 (+10.3 percent) Northglenn: $350,000 (+20.1 percent)

WHAT DOES IT COST TO RENT? Median rent for a one-bedroom apartment, followed by the yearover-year percentage change, in February for area cities in which the number was available at ApartmentList.com: • Lone Tree: $1,530 (+2.1 percent) • Parker: $1,440 (+0.8 percent) • Littleton: $1,420 (-0.2 percent) • Thornton: $1,400 (+1.2 percent) • Castle Rock: $1,360 (+5.2 percent) • Golden: $1,220 (+3.3 percent) • Westminster: $1,220 (+3.3 percent) • Aurora: $1,200 (+4.0 percent) • Arvada: $1,180 (+4.7 percent) • Englewood: $1,170 (-0.6 percent) • Denver: $1,040 (+2.1 percent) decade-old building defects law, which made it easier for residents to sue condominium builders, is often blamed for slowing the construction of starter housing in the region, but that may not be the whole picture, Resnick said.

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CALM AFTER THE STORM

week. He was expelled from the House by vote March 2.

• Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs • Rep. Paul Rosenthal, D-Denver • Sen. Larry Crowder, R-Alamosa Amid the cloud of allegations, a handful of the top-ranking lawmakers at the Capitol approved three steps toward changing the Legislature’s policies and practices on workplace harassment Dec. 15.

They included hiring a humanresources professional to help handle HR issues, hiring an independent consultant to review the Legislature’s workplace-harassment policy, and conducting mandatory annual trainings on harassment prevention for legislators, full-time staff, aides and interns.

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The HR position is a new role at the Capitol. The review of the Capitol’s policy was to pull feedback from victims’ advocates, HR professionals, legislators, staff — including aides and interns — and others who work at the Capitol.

The Executive Committee of the Legislative Council made the decision. That body includes Grantham; House Speaker Crisanta Duran, DDenver; state Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker; state Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman, D-Denver; House Majority Leader KC Becker, D-Boulder; and state House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, RCastle Rock.

The Legislature’s leadership chose an independent, third-party contractor, the Denver-based Investigations Law Group, on Jan. 24 to conduct a review of its workplace-harassment policy, which includes rules on sexual misconduct.

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State Senate Republicans called for claims of unwanted sexual touching and sexual harassment to be investigated by the Denver District Attorney on March 1.

If the DA found evidence for and prosecuted criminal sexual misconduct, and lawmakers were found guilty, Republicans would move in the House and Senate to expel those found guilty, a news release said.

In recent months in the Legislature, independent investigators from a company specializing in employment law called the Employers Council have evaluated claims and presented findings for top lawmakers to use in their decisions to issue punishments.

A source at the Capitol who spoke on condition of anonymity said Senate Republicans would still consider punishments if the independent investigations suggest violation of the Capitol’s workplace-harassment policy, the current standard against which claims are weighed.

But it’s unclear which claims would qualify as criminal misconduct and if both the current investigators and outside law enforcement would investigate in such cases if claims were to be brought to police.

Senate Minority Leader Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, characterized the move as “an attempt to delay and distract from what should be a straightforward process.”

“The potential for a criminal

investigation does not remove our obligation to create a work environment free from all forms of harassment,” Guzman said in a statement.

The DA’s office sent a letter to the office of Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, the morning of March 2 clarifying that the DA does not have jurisdiction to “investigate or enforce civil matters or workplace policies.”

Sexual harassment that meets criteria for criminal sexual assault or unlawful sexual contact should be criminally investigated “apart from the separate authority” of the Legislature to investigate allegations of misconduct on its own, the letter said.

As of March 2, neither the Denver Police Department nor the DA’s office has received any complaints or requests for investigation from an alleged victim of conduct in Denver involving state legislators who are being investigated by the Legislature’s process, according to the letter.

Amid criticism of the Employers Council from several Republicans, the Senate has moved to using the services of another firm, Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution, in at least two investigations into sexual harassment, KUNC reported March 1.

Those two formal complaints are against state Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, KUNC reported. A complaint filed against Baumgardner in November had already been deemed more likely than not to be accurate by the Employers Council.

Two more formal complaints of harassment against Baumgardner were filed in February, KUNC reported.

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Columbine experience divides two survivors as gun debate reignites Proposal to arm teachers portrayed as way to save lives or as foolish fantasy

BY P. SOLOMON BANDA AND JAMES ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Neville was outside, sneaking off to smoke with friends, inadvertently avoiding the outburst of gunfire at Columbine High School nearly two decades ago — but he did not dodge the heartbreak. A close friend died, and the anguish in his father’s eyes is seared in Neville’s memory.

Samantha Haviland was fundraising in the cafeteria and froze, uncomprehending, at the sound of screams just outside the window. Trance-like, she and others fled the room, then pressed against a wall of lockers, windows shot out down the hall. She, too, lost a close friend.

The horror of April 20, 1999 — 13 died when two student gunmen attacked the school in south Jefferson County — changed Neville’s and Haviland’s lives in different ways but inspired both to take action and serve others. It’s a calling they sadly share with survivors of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, who are demanding the nation take action on school violence.

“Nineteen years ago when Columbine happened, we didn’t understand it. We were shocked by it. We didn’t think this was a thing. We thought we were outliers,” Haviland said. “We adults, myself and my generation, have failed these students where we have learned this is a thing and we still haven’t done anything.”

Haviland, now director of counseling for Denver Public Schools, disagrees with the notion that guns in teachers’ hands would deter mass shootings she fears have become all too common. Neville, a Castle Rock resident, became a Republican state legislator whose repeated attempts to arm teachers and school employees have been rejected by Democrats.

Both insist they’ll keep fighting.

And both concede a solution is far from reach.

“The vitriol behind this debate is pretty kind of nasty,” said Neville, whose answering machine in his Capitol office was full of angry messages, some threatening, over his failed legislation, which he plans Neville to introduce again next year. “That’s how they operate, these nasty bullying tactics.”

“Theaters. Shopping malls. Concerts. Churches. All of these places that we go to, and we feel safe, and we should feel safe, and we have made them unsafe,” Haviland said. “We have failed to make decisions to make those places safe.”

Neville was a 15-year-old sophomore

‘Schools are doing everything we can to keep your students safe. I can’t imagine being a teacher, being responsible for all of those lives, and also carting a weapon.’

Samantha Haviland Columbine survivor

when the gunfire began. He fled the school grounds and gathered with others at a nearby elementary school as the ordeal played out on television.

His close friend — Neville won’t use his name publicly as a gesture of respect amid the “hyper-political” school shootings debate — was killed.

“I was probably not making good life choices at that time,” Neville said.

“The friend who passed was doing everything right. Straight A’s. For me, it was a wake-up call that I needed to get my act together and that life is precious.”

He graduated, enlisted in the Army, served in Iraq, earned a Bronze Star and attained captain’s rank before leaving in 2013, completing college and entering politics. Now Colorado’s state House minority leader, Neville’s concealed carry legislation is one of his dearest political priorities — a possible way to safeguard children, including his three daughters, by deterring would-be shooters.

Neville’s bill was defeated in late February — the fourth time he’s tried.

The next day he was in Washington, D.C., meeting with President Donald Trump and others on school violence.

Trump has suggested arming teachers as one strategy.

“The folks who are thinking about committing such a heinous act would be forced to know that they’re not going inside a gun-free zone,” Neville said. “Right now we just throw a sign above the door that says, `gun-free zone,’ which I think just welcomes them.”

“Schools are doing everything we can to keep your students safe,” said Haviland, who was a 16-year-old junior when Columbine happened. “I can’t imagine being a teacher, being responsible for all of these lives, and also carting a weapon.”

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Like Neville, Haviland became more determined to serve others after the Columbine tragedy. She sees no straightforward solutions to mass shootings — only a lack of will by residents and officeholders to shed

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looked more profitable. You had people who couldn’t buy again because they had foreclosed, and you had an influx of young people who didn’t want to commit to home ownership.”

It’s too soon to know if a legislative fix to the law that upped the threshold to sue developers — signed into law by Gov. Hickenlooper last year — will have an impact, Resnick said.

What can be done?

The bottom line is that housing issues are a simple matter of supply and demand, Resnick said.

“When push comes to shove, we need more housing,” Resnick said.

“We’re just not building enough to keep up. Without that, we’ll never fix affordability issues. Getting there is interesting, though. We’ll need a holistic approach.”

March 9, 2018M politics and vitriol and calmly address every aspect of a confounding issue.

A self-described dorky kid who captained the speech club, was a peer counselor and played golf, Haviland escaped with other panicked students.

She says a teacher saved her life by pulling an alarm that closed a fire door that kept her from running into the gunmen.

“Smiles and IDs, kids. Smiles and IDs,” she fondly remembers a reas-

suring FBI agent telling them when school reopened.

The tragedy strengthened Haviland’s conviction that she would be a school counselor one day. She went to college, spoke to high school kids around the country, got her doctorate. As chief of counseling for Denver schools, she’s seen it all: the gun debates, the mental health debates, the school security measures.

The shock and horror of Colum-

bine has become a norm nearly two decades later.

“I wonder sometimes if our students don’t start to expect it,” Haviland said.

She sees hope and is inspired by the protests, the outcry, led by the student survivors from Florida.

“They’re angry, and they have every right to be angry,” she said. “If I could talk to the Florida students, I would say: Don’t let us get away with it again.”

Addressing housing affordability issues will take a variety of solutions, said Andrew Abrams, a Realtor at Vision Real Estate who sits on the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ Market Trends Committee.

“In order to balance affordability, we need more density,” Abrams said.

“Finding that balance that works for everyone is hard, because no matter what, somebody has to give something up. That might be the integrity or character of neighborhoods, or it might be developer profits.”

Doing so is critical, Abrams said, because the people being priced out are “the foundations of our communities — teachers, nurses, police and firefighters.”

Municipalities and government agencies can explore different options, Abrams said, including adding or expanding accessory dwelling unit ordinances, allowing “carriage houses” behind single-family homes.

Other fixes could involve incentives or requirements for developers

to offer a percentage of units below market rate, creating trust funds with real estate transfer taxes to be spent on affordable housing, or relaxing height limits and parking requirements.

increasingly high-end areas have trouble finding service workers, or may hike prices to cover turnover costs.

Cities can help by streamlining the approval process, she said.

“Some of the ordinances that sub- T urbs have required are over the top a on aesthetics and practices,” Mak- b arewicz said.

“All these things we’re making developers do, are they for the good of the community or is it just keeping out residents who can’t pay the higher price because our regulations got so costly?”

Asked to name an upside of the housing situation, Resnick, the report’s author, was silent for a few moments.

“We still have time to address this problem before we become a completely unaffordable region,” she said.

“We can learn from other cities, and we can explore alternatives. It’s not too late.”

Not in their backyards Getting the public to shift their attitudes toward high-density housing could play a big role in easing the problem, said Makarewicz, the urban planning professor.

“There’s still a great opposition to affordable housing in many suburbs in our region,” Makarewicz said.

“You have residents who feel like all new development is bad, and they should be able to close the door on everyone who wants to move in behind them and say nobody can come after me unless they’re a millionaire.

People have gotten carried away with what they think their property rights entail or permit them to do.”

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A life-changing loss.

A life’s calling found.

Todd Chambers, licensed clinical social worker, speaks to more than two dozen attendees at the Lone Tree Recreation Center on Feb. 27, about healthy living for your brain and body, including Alzheimer’s symptoms and care.

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Learning is imperative for healthy aging, presenter says Lone Tree Recreation Center hosts lecture on cognitive health

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More than 50 attendees packed the conference room at the Lone Tree Recreation Center Feb. 27 to learn about what happens to the brain as a person ages.

The lecture, given by Todd Chambers, licensed clinical social worker and owner of senior home-care provider All the Comfort of Home, located in Denver, covered techniques for keeping the brain sharp as one ages, as well as signs of Alzheimer’s and resources available for those suffering from dementia and their loved ones.

“The term ‘use it or lose it is true,’” Chambers told the crowd.

“When it comes to brain function, learning is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Play new games, read the paper, read books, attend lectures.”

According to Chambers, three factors play a major role in how well a person will age — genes, environment and lifestyle.

“Develop a regular exercise program that works for you. Start out small and move safely,” said Chambers. “Cardiovascular activity may reduce your risk of cognitive decline.

Regular and vigorous exercise leads to increased blood flow. Stop smoking, drink in moderation and get adequate sleep.”

Chambers moved onto the topic that many in the audience had come to learn more about — Alzheimer’s.

“I heard there is no way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease,” was a statement made by several in the crowd.

Chambers assured them that was incorrect.

“You can absolutely diagnose Alzheimer’s,” he said. “We use a clinical interview that can give us a good idea of whether or not someone is suffering from Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.”

Dementia is an umbrella term for several diseases, including Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Chambers said it can be difficult to admit that a loved one, or yourself, may be exhibiting signs of dementia, but it’s important to talk to your doctor.

“If you were concerned you may have cancer, you would go get checked pretty quickly,” said Chambers.

“There’s a concern with signs of dementia that ‘oh, we don’t want to embarrass anyone,’ especially when dealing with parents or loved ones.”

Chambers recommended keeping a calendar, noting incidents that may be signs of dementia. Misplacing your car keys, for example, is not a sign.

However, placing your car keys in the freezer, or donning a winter coat in the middle of summer, are signs of possible dementia.

Sandy Bainbridge attended the lecture, and is president of the Summit County Seniors group in Frisco. She came to learn more about the subject to take information back to her group.

“This was fabulous,” she said.

“Summit County is one of the fastestgrowing for the senior population, and this is great information to have.”

Chambers commended the crowd for attending the lecture, and reminded them it’s not too late to start an exercise regimen, both physically and mentally.

“You’re to be commended. You’re here, you’re listening, you’re learning something new. That’s a start.”

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March 9, 2018M

VOICES

Hate is a hunger that consumes with no chance of being sated QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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ate” is a brutal word.

It’s final, and it comes without nuance. It gets the job done if your vocabulary is, uh, um, like, limited, or if you need something right now in the heat of the moment.

“I hate you” works if you are a marginalized teenager.

“I hate you” works if your old Datsun won’t start.

“I hate you” works if you are on a cabbage-soup-weight-loss diet the week before your wedding.

I have not used the words “I hate” before in my columns, but if I were to use them, I’d use them like this: I hate hate groups.

I strongly, incontrovertibly, irreversibly dislike many things.

Opera. Can’t take it. Don’t understand it. Perhaps if they sang in English? Nah. Not even then.

Failures to say “Thank you” get my goat.

However, I don’t hate anything or anyone enough to parade or prank, bully, bomb, target, burn to the ground, or call in the

Weathermen.

Others love to hate.

Noelle Phillips wrote in The Denver Post, “In 2017, 21 hate groups called Colorado home, representing a wide swath of extremist views such as white supremacy, anti-immigrant, antiMuslim and anti-LGBT views, as well as black nationalist groups known for hating Jews and white people.”

This is concurrent with all of the other strong dislikes that are going around the president,

between Republicans and Democrats, and amid the perception of “toxic masculinity” in our culture.

The “Summer of Love” is long gone.

I have heard some strange things coming out of these hate groups. They love their kind.

How can you love someone who is a hater? It’s antithetical.

White supremacists love other white supremacists?

SEE SMITH, P13

Sticking with it and sticking to it — a recipe for success

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR A moving experience Recently, I went for a ride-along with an Arapahoe County sheriff ’s deputy. He said he is a Colorado native, and graduated from a local high school. I am a retired substitute teacher; he could have been one of my former students.

During that ride, I witnessed a drug bust, a car accident and an invalid license plate violation. In the front seat with the deputy, I felt like I was riding in an aircraft cockpit; it was jammed with radios, noise and emergency equipment. The deputy did a lot more than just sit in the car, driving around. Polite and professional, he monitored his console-equipped laptop, spoke to other officers on the radio — including his partner — while maneuvering us through

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Luckily, my ride-along proved to be non-life threatening: there was no a high-speed chase, no shootings, nor any hair-raising events. But I spent only a few hours in the car with the deputy. I respect law enforcement officers and my ridealong deepened that respect. I am not one of them — I am one of many they protect.

And may “my deputy” as well as the others can stay safe while they do their job.

Mike Valdes Bleau Centennial SEE LETTERS, P13

couple of months ago, many of us made our commitments to our New Year’s resolutions or our goals for this year.

Law of averages and historical data tell us that there is a certain percentage of us who have already WINNING abandoned our resolutions and WORDS goals.

Can you believe that?

Of course you can’t, because that is not you, it is not who you are.

Maybe it is a friend of yours Michael Norton or maybe it is someone from work, those are the people who set aside their dreams and goals and have decided to wait again until next year to pick up the chase. But it certainly is not you.

You may have had a temporary setback, we all do, but you realized that a temporary setback is all that it was, and you are once again in the pursuit of your own success.

A slight slip up in your diet, a day or two missed from the gym, a little extraordinary spending,

or a chapter or two missed from writing your book … no worries.

For others it might be a problem, for you, you are resolute in your commitment, you have already jumped back in and are charging hard again, or you have realized where you fell off the path and you are committed to starting again today. It happens to us all and it is OK. Believe it or not, there are even people who have determined that setting goals or trying to live up to New Year’s commitments aren’t reality at all. They believe that only other people have the ability to set goals, have dreams, and do what is necessary to achieve success. It can’t be for them, as success and winning are only for other people. But that is not you, you stand firm in your desires and how you define success. You are driven with purpose and know that you are one of those people whom others only talk about when it comes to achieving greatness.

When given a rope, there are some people who use that rope to pull other people down. Instead of climbing the rope or holding on to the rope to be pulled forward, they exert all of their

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negative energy and try and pull others down as they give up on their own goals and dreams. That is not you. You are the one who, when passed a rope, you pass it along to the next person because you are already beyond any need for the rope. You are the one who uses the rope to lift others up so that they too can meet and exceed their goals and dreams.

Oftentimes people give up too soon.

They only set far-reaching long-term goals. So, when the first obstacle comes along, it seems like a barrier that they cannot get around, and they have already been defeated. They see their goal as being just too far away.

This is not you. You have set nearterm goals and milestones that you know pave the way to future longterm success. Any obstacle or barrier seems like only a pebble on the path of achievement and you step on it and crush it as you press on.

Although many people do set their goals or commit to resolutions on the first of the year, many will submit to the first temptation that takes them

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Regulate gambling I am sending this email as my opposition to HB1234 regarding illegal gambling activities. Nearly every industry in Colorado has some kind of consumer protection component — or, at least, recourse for consumers when they feel they have been wronged. Except one.

Illegal gambling arcades are popping up across the state and targeting our communities’ most vulnerable, such as children and immigrants. It is no coincidence operators of illegal gambling target the intercity and communities of color.

On a personal level, I have seen how legal gambling has destroyed lives. I

off course. That first doughnut or bagel brought to the office, that first chance at having a beer after work instead of the gym, that first chance to ditch church and instead hit a powder day (OK, that one might be forgiven, just as long as it is a powder day). Again, this isn’t you, you have a very clear path, a strong sense of will power. When you are looking back weeks or months from now you will embrace and cherish the sacrifices that you have made in order to remain on your journey of success.

Others quit. You stay the course.

Others make excuses. You own your setbacks. Others can only see what’s right in front of them. You see all of the successful tomorrows of your life.

So how about you? Whether you made New Year’s resolutions or set goals for yourself or not, I would love to hear how you are doing and how you stay on the path of success at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can stick with it and stick to it, it really will be a better than good week.

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

fear to imagine what illegal gambling will do.

Colorado’s legal casinos are tightly regulated for a reason and illegal gambling is dangerous and unchecked.

In legal casinos, games are regulated to ensure fairness to players. Legal casino games must be winnable and casinos must pay out a percentage of revenue in winnings. Illegal gambling arcades have none of these consumer protections.

Fortunately, Jefferson County Representative Lang Sias is supporting a bill that defends our communities by updating the regulations around illegal gambling arcades. Gambling is fine in Central City or Black Hawk, but it doesn’t belong in our communities targeting our kids.

Floyd Trujillo Littleton

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Crips love other Crips?

Neo-Nazis love other Neo-Nazis?

I strongly dislike rap. So I don’t listen to it. Live and let live. I’m not headed to Kanye’s with a pipe bomb.

In some parts of the world, hating is a career. With June weddings coming up, how many of you have booked Syria for your honeymoon?

My mother and father not once said, “Son, we hate the Russians.”

Nor blacks, Jews, or gays.

I think my father strongly disliked Ohio State. But that’s different. And I know he respected the university.

The Wolverines versus the Buckeyes is referred to as a “friendly rivalry,” and that’s what it is most of the time.

It’s not “The Troubles.” That was the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in late 20th-century Northern Ireland.

As an educator, I was sometimes strongly disliked, especially at the end of the semester when grades came out.

Grading degrades education, but it’s always hanging around in the atmosphere. If a student accepted his or her grade, fine. If not, I saw a bad moon rising, from grievances to false claims to favoritism to you name it.

Over the difference between a C and a B, my life could turn into a leathery turmoil.

Admittedly, I look for errant and excessive human behavior to scaffold many of my columns. But I don’t wake intent upon bringing anyone down.

What a life it would be to plan against others all day.

“Honey, where’s my bandolier?”

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Olympics could again be tough sell in Denver Mayor launches panel to explore bid, but challenges to idea are plentiful

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It promised ample snow and sunny weather on a normally bare, rocky peak easily accessible by “super highway,” thousands more hotel rooms than existed and a cross-country ski course that looked good on paper but would have cut through some people’s backyards.

The airbrushed pitch worked, but after Denver won a bid to host the 1976 Winter Olympics, its plan unraveled amid questions about the environmental impact, ballooning costs and logistics of hosting such a big event in

‘There are many opportunities to make this a better state, and I don’t see how the Olympics fit into that.’

Dick Lamm Former Colorado governor

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Now, more than four decades after Denver became the only city to withdraw as an Olympic host after winning a bid, it is exploring whether to try again after many cities have decided it’s just not worth it.

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Meanwhile, the city also is trying to lure Amazon to open its second headquarters in the metro area, which already has many worried about growth, tax breaks and the rising cost of living.

The Olympic exploratory committee convened by Mayor Michael Hancock — which includes leaders of companies like Vail Resorts and Liberty Global, along with former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and ex-Denver Nugget Chauncey Billups — is mulling a privately funded games, estimated to cost $2 billion, without any mega projects. Organizers say the strategy could even leave the state with a surplus to fund I-70 improvements or other work.

Denver already faces stiff competition from Salt Lake City, which became the first U.S. city to announce its plans to bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics this month. Salt Lake said it could host without losing money thanks to existing venues and its expertise in putting on the 2002 Olympics. Reno, Nevada, is also considering a bid.

While some worry the Olympics will distract Denver from urgent problems like affordable housing and transportation, committee members stress that the games won’t take money from those priorities and could potentially net $100 million to $200 million thanks to proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and merchandise.

The panel had been in a rush to decide in March whether to pursue the 2026 or 2030 games but is now focused on 2030. The U.S. Olympic Committee announced in Pyeongchang that it will not pursue a 2026 bid unless the International Olympic Committee decides to award bids for both years at once.

Denver’s group now plans to make a recommendation to the mayor and governor by late April or early May, although chairman Rob Cohen said the exploratory committee would readjust its timeline if a dual bid becomes a possibility.

The International Olympic Committee is encouraging fewer billion-dollar projects and more facilities already in place after the lavish 2014 Olympics

in Sochi. The three venues that would need to be built for a Denver-based Olympics — for Nordic skiing, ski jumping, bobsledding, luge and skeleton — would be temporary structures, said Cohen, CEO of insurance and wealth management company IMA Financial Group. The events could be spread around the state or concentrated along the Front Range.

The exploratory committee has been criticized for its lack of grassroots representation for meeting behind closed doors, but it recently invited community activists to serve on advisory groups and held online meetings with the public.

Architect Michael Wenham pondered the prospect of a Denver Olympics recently while at a park near downtown, noting it could be interesting to come up with environmentally friendly ways to host the Olympics.

But he reconsidered when he thought about I-70 traffic. He can’t remember the last time he headed to the mountains to snowboard on a weekend because of its traffic jams.

“High-speed buses with their own lane. That is the only way they’re going to be able to do it,” Wenham said.

Cohen said buses would be one possibility for moving people to the mountains quickly during the Olympics, as would giving truckers incentives to bypass I-70. He said some of the surplus could be used to improve the interstate or on another project that would benefit the state long-term, and noted the federal government helped pay to fix highways for Salt Lake City’s 2002 Games.

In the years since Denver said no thanks, more cities have become wary of pursuing the Olympics in the face of public opposition and financial concerns.

Innsbruck, Austria, which hosted the 1976 Games after Denver backed out, decided against pursuing a 2026 bid when its promise to organize lowcost and sustainable games failed to convince residents. Other cities that have considered but dropped Olympic aspirations in recent years include St. Moritz and Davos, Switzerland, Krakow, Poland and Oslo, Norway.

Former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm, whose political career took off after he helped fight the 1976 Olympics, is trying to keep an open mind about Denver’s latest go-around. The committee studying the issue includes savvy people with a track record of successful economic development projects, he said.

But even if Denver could pull it off, he’s not sure what’s in it for the city.

Lamm thinks officials tend to get seduced by the Olympics’ glamour when they could spend their attention on the mundane things that support the economy, such as finding money for education and roads.

That takes more campaigning and alliance-making in Colorado because of its strict tax and spending limits, which require voters to approve any tax hikes.

“There’s many opportunities to make this a better state, and I don’t see how the Olympics fit into that,” he said.

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Former youth pastor charged with sexual assault on child Parker police are asking victims to contact them

Clemons was a youth pastor with Crossroads Community Church from 2008 through September 2015, and worked with the youth ministry and led yearly mission trips, coordinated and led service opportunities for students and adults, and developed mentoring programs for students.

Three incidents are alleged to have occurred while he was working at Clemons the church, involving three different girls, according to a news release issued by Parker police.

According to the arrest affidavit, one victim stated she was involved in an intimate relationship with Clemons starting when she was 17 years old and said they regularly had sexual relations.

She also stated Clemons expressed

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A former youth pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Parker has been charged with three counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust.

The Parker Police Department is asking any other people who may have been victims to contact them.

Joshua Clemons, 35, was arrested by the Denver Police Department on one count Feb. 28, and Parker police filed two additional counts of the same charge. Clemons is being held at the downtown detention center in Denver without bond.

the importance of keeping their relationship secret.

Authorities said Crossroads Community Church brought the information to them and has been cooperating fully with the investigation.

A letter issued by Crossroads Feb. 27 states, “The individual facing charges resigned from Crossroads in 2015, citing work-related stress. In December, 2016, the Crossroads Leadership Council was made aware that after he left the church employment, he had apparently engaged in a relationship with an 18-year-old female who was formerly a member of his youth group. Crossroads’ leadership immediately reported this information to local law enforcement, though no laws were alleged to have been broken.”

The letter also states the mother of the young woman had recently learned her daughter’s relationship

with the man had begun while her daughter was a minor, and she was concerned when she learned Clemons had been hired by Restoration Community Church in Denver. It also states that they believed there were other possible victims.

Clemons worked briefly at the International Academy at Denver at Harrington between August 2016 and December 2017, and the school, which teaches preschool through fifth grade, issued a letter stating: “At this time, Denver Police have confirmed they have no reason to believe any of these incidents involved our kids or occurred at our school.”

Anyone with information that might be helpful to the investigation, including other people who may have been victims, are asked to contact Parker Police Detective Bev Wilson at 303-8056561 or bwilson@parkeronline.org.

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Top left: Jellyfish are one of the creatures examined in the new Creatures of Light exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Top right: Fireflies are one of the most well-known creatures that use luminescence. Several species of fireflies live in Colorado, but they do not glow because they do not have the organ required to produce light. A few outliers have entered the state, so firefly flashes are occasionally seen in open spaces in Colorado. Bottom right: The Butterfly Pavilion sent some Arizona desert hairy scorpions to be part of the museum’s new exhibit. Bottom left: A female anglerfish, which have their own built-in fishing rod: a modified dorsal fin spine topped with a lure that pulses with bacterial light. Anglerfish are one of the creatures examined in the Creatures of Light exhibit.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE

Let there be lights

Glowing life forms fascinate visitors at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has played host to countless numbers of traveling exhibits over the years. These exhibits come from all over the world, and from some of the most respected institutions of learning and exploration.

But that presents a challenge for museum staff — how to make an exhibit that visitors may have seen before feel fresh.

“Any time we get an exhibit, we look for ways to add our own stamp,” said Eric Godoy, program specialist with the museum. “We go through our own collections and work with scientists to add something new. We also have great

IF YOU GO WHAT: Creatures of Light WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver WHEN: Through June 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COST: Comes with entry ticket Adult, $16.95 Junior (3 to 18), $11.95 Senior (65 and older), $13.95 INFORMATION: www.dmns.org organizations to work with.”

That’s how “Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence,” the museum’s new exhibit, running through June 10, came to feature contributions from Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion and the Denver Botanic Gardens.

“The best part of working with organizations like the gardens, DMNS or the zoo is that we all do different things, and we do them really well,” said Mario Padilla, entomologist with the Butterfly Pavilion. “We all have the same missions of education, but in different areas. So, these kinds of

opportunities allow us to provide a new kind of experience.”

The exhibit was organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa and The Field Museum in Chicago.

The exhibit shines a light on creatures that other natural things that blink, glow, flash and flicker thanks to bioluminescence and biofluorescence. Perhaps the most immediately recognizable of these creatures will be fireflies, even though the insect only rarely lights up Colorado’s evenings. But there’s a wide swath of beautiful and bizarre creatures from the world over to examine.

Some of the most beautiful glowing items don’t do a whole lot of moving — it’s things like minerals and fungi. To make learning about these materials more interactive, there’s a black light feature where guests can see which minerals glow, and how brightly. And thanks to Dr. Andrew Wilson, assistant SEE LIGHTS, P18

here are certain expectations that come with seeing an Arthur Miller show — it’s going to be intense, heady and dramatic.

His 1947 masterpiece “All My Sons” certainly fits the bill. It’s the story of a manufacturer who sold faulty parts to the U.S. military during World War II, and the unforeseen impacts on his family and those he loves.

“It’s the story of a family that is stuck, and can’t COMING come to terms with ATTRACTIONS their past,” said Emma Messenger, one of the leads in the Arvada Center’s production of the show. “When you can’t face certain losses, it’s difficult to move forward.”

“All My Sons” runs at the Arvada Center, Clarke Reader 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through May 3. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Not only does the show examine the bonds of family, but it also delves into wartime struggle, personal responsibility and the illusions of the American Dream.

“It’s so beautifully written that it fell completely natural playing these characters,” said Sam Gregory, who plays Joe Keller, husband to Messenger’s Kate. “It speaks to the core of what makes us Americans, and I think that’s what makes it speak to everyone.”

“All My Sons” is the third and final entry in the Center’s Black Box Repertory Company Season, which includes “Sense and Sensibility” and “The Electric Baby,” both of which are still running.

“The show really looks at what happens when people isolate themselves to the point where they’re only focused on their own families,” Messenger said. “If one focuses on their one small tribe, the world becomes smaller and smaller. You can be trapped in your own backyard.”

To purchase tickets, call 720-898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org/all-mysons.

On WWI and Wonder Woman This November will mark 100 years since the first World War — the War to End All Wars — ended. Understandably, this milestone is giving museums and historians the world over an opportunity to examine the lessons learned and ignored from the conflict.

The Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, is hosting WWI: Longmont and the Great War, through May about the war that includes full infantry uniforms, artifacts relating SEE READER, P18

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andscape photographer Glenn Randall has written extensively about mountain climbing and photography and after 20 years, has focused on the photography part — developing a special skill for portraying the night sky, especially SONYA’S the Milky SAMPLER Way. He says new DSLR cameras are so sensitive that they have made it possible to record the night sky as we see it. He will speak Sonya Ellingboe about that special focus to the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. on March 13 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. (Use the south entrance.) New members and guests are welcome to the monthly second Tuesday meetings.

Opera singers to compete Free operatic performances are available for the public.

The Denver Lyric Opera Guild will be holding its annual

The Milky Way over Longs Peak from the Emerald Lake Trail after an April snowstorm, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. GLENN RANDALL competition for singers on a professional track and visitors are invited to attend for an hour — or all day. It will be at a new location, Denver’s Calvary Baptist Church, 6500 E. Girard Ave., at South Monaco Street.

Preliminaries will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 10 and Finals will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on March 24. A panel of three professional judges will hear 42 competitors in preliminaries and a different panel of three will hear 15 finalists. Several judges have been affiliated with Central City Opera and Edward Parks sang the lead in

“The ®evolution of Steve Jobs” in Santa Fe last summer.

Brass and bagpipes celebrate Denver Brass, Celtic Colorado Pipes and Drums, Wick School of Irish Dance, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Joanna and Ian Hyde — fiddle and guitar — and tenor Todd Teske will perform in a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at 7:30 p.m. March 16-17 and 2 p.m.

March 18 at the Newman Center’s Gates concert Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver (DU). Tickets start at $26, newmancenterpresents.com.

Genealogy gatherings Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meet at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. From 1-3 p.m. March 13 will be “Rocky Mountain Honor Flight” by Mary Denise Haddon. From 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 20 will be “Ancestry DNA Matches: Who are All of Those People and Why Do I Care?” By by Wendy Dillenschneider, genetic genealogist. From 1-3 p.m. March 20 will be “Getting to Know Uncle Moses: Building a Portrait of an Interesting Ancestor” by Greg Liverman, professional genealogist. Columbinegenealogy.com.

Focus on microbes “The Unseen World” will be a talk with author Eugenia Borg (“Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You”) and Colorado Public Radio host Ryan Warner at 7 p.m.

March 16 in Hamilton Hall at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver (DU). Tickets: CPR.org.

Douglas County Libraries Writer Chris Bohjalian will appear at 7 p.m. March 12 at Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., to

talk about his new novel, “Flight Attendant.” Sale and signing follows. Register at 303-791-7323. Also at Highlands Ranch: Brad Meltzer will talk about a new thriller: “The Escape Artist” at 6:30 p.m. March 16. See above to register. Book lovers will meet to hear about staff recommendations at 6:30 p.m.

March 7 at Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road.

Arts in Parker Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” plays March 16 to 25 in the newly renovated Schoolhouse Theater, followed by the Parker Symphony’s “Friday Night Jazz: Charlie Parker with Strings”; March 31: Comedy and Cocktails with Jeff Wozer; April 1: Chamber music from the DU Lamont School of Music: “Tchaikovsky in Florence.”

Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Magic show Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock features magician Michael Ammar in an all-ages show at 7:30 p.m. on March 16, 17 — Sunday matinee possible. Reservations: Tickets.AmazingShows.com, 303-660-6799.

Agatha Christie style is at work in show on Littleton stage ‘Something’s Afoot’ is even more mysterious because butler didn’t do it

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was a dark and stormy night — 10 strangers are gathered in an isolated English country estate — unable to leave if they wanted to — and the host is dead! Sound familiar?

Director Bob Wells observes: “This is almost two shows in one!” Certainly, it’s a spoof of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” or “Ten Little Indians,” but the ensemble breaks out in song at intervals, in the style of early English musical theater, enhancing the extreme silliness.

Skip this one if you’re in the mood for serious messages!

“Something’s Afoot” by James McDonald, David Vos, Robert Gerlach, with additional music by Ed Linderman, plays at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center through March 25.

One by one, guests and servants are done in by a fiendishly clever culprit. Who can it be? The host, Lord Rancour, is already dead … Maid Lettie and lecherous Flint, a house-

boy of sorts, fuss over details as they prepare the mansion for company.

After the opening scene, when most guests arrive and anticipate “A Marvelous Weekend” in song, the butler, Clive, who has overseen preparations, is first to go, via explosion.

Miss Tweed (the hilarious LuAnn Buckstein) announces the need for “a little sherry” — and takes charge, observing “I don’t think this was suicide — and we know it wasn’t the butler.” She commands others to “remove Clive to another room!” (The library, of course.)

Nasty Nigel (a limber Matt Fontaine), the owner’s nephew, who thinks he should inherit the estate, searches the desk for a will and observes: “It was a revolver — at close range …” (Cue creepy music.)

Other guests include Grayburne (Tim O’Connell); girlish Hope (Lynzee Lee Jones) — who is delighted to see young Geoffrey (Carter Edward Smith) appear. On the rowing team, “I swam here,” he says cheerfully, as they break into a song and dance number …

Eryn Carman’s Grace, Lady Rancour, is an anxious woman with a past — she has written the owner, her ex-husband, hoping he will give her some money. She had a love affair with a young lieutenant, she

IF YOU GO ‘SOMETHING’S AFOOT’ plays through March 25 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, March 10; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18.

Tickets cost $24-$44. 303-794-2787, ext. 5 or townhallartscenter.org/somethings-afoot.

Eryn Carman (Grace) sings of “The Man With the Ginger Moustache” to a baffled Tim Fishbaugh (Col. Gillweather) in a comical scene from “Something’s Afoot” at Town Hall Arts Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY DUFF recalls, and there was a child, who is the heir … Her “Man With the Ginger Moustache” is a great solo number. When she asks crusty Col.

Gillweather (Tim Fishbaugh) for a cigarette, he offers a Havana cigar.

Tweed warbles “I Owe it all to Agatha Christie” as she tries to analyze further — and as ingenious and fatal incidents continue, one at a time, song and dance numbers continue as well.

Director Bob Wells’ alternate life as a comic certainly enhances his eye for what will score laughs — almost constantly.

Older kids will soon get the drift as this trail misleads the audience once again … really young ones won’t. But parents and grandparents will spend a happy couple of hours enjoying nice 1930s costumes and actors with a good sense of the comic timing essential to pulling this one off.

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curator of mycology at the Denver Botanic Gardens, guests can also see living glowing mushroom — specifically Armillaria mellea and Panellus stipticus.

“Fungi such as lichens and the mushroom genus Cortinarius have tissues that fluoresce under a black light,” Wilson explained. “Right now I’m trying to figure out the best conditions and cultures for optimal glow, but the cultures I have are doing pretty well. When visitors see it, it’s an eerie green glow that the fungus is producing all by itself.”

For more mobile creatures, the exhibit starts out on the land with an examination of fireflies, glowworms and scorpions — all of which have their own important reasons for luminescence.

“It’s poorly understood why scorpions fluoresce,” said Padilla, who brought some live Arizona desert hairy scorpions to the museum for the exhibit. “We think they might

Larger than life examples of glowing mushrooms as part of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s new exhibit, Creatures of Light.

COURTESY OF DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE use their exoskeleton to detect their environment and determine if they’re in danger of exposure.”

From there, the exhibit goes to the water, where up to 90 percent of animals

at depths below 700 meters are bioluminescent. First, visitors can stroll across an interactive Puerto Rican lagoon that lights up a trail of flashes from tiny “pyrotechnic” plankton.

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to medical care during the war, an airplane propeller, propaganda posters, photographs, letters and diaries, and many other personal objects. The exhibition also features a two-thirds scale biplane — a locally made Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” replica of the planes used by U.S. Army pilots in training during the war.

In addition to the exhibit, there’s a film series, Views and Brews, that includes signature drinks, wine and beers.

And at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, the series will be featuring last year’s titanic blockbuster, “Wonder Woman.”

For more information on the exhibit and film series, call 303-651-8374 or visit www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum.

Treasures await from world over For 43 years, The World Wide Antique and Vintage Show, has been an opportunity for collectors of all experience levels to discover hard to find and much sought-after treasures.

This year’s The World Wide Antique and Vintage Show will be at The Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave. in Denver, from March 9 through 11. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The show features between 85 to 100 antique and vintage dealers from around the United States. Dealers travel the globe to find new and interesting items to bring to the show and shoppers in Denver.

The entry fee for the show is $5 per person, which allows entry for all three days. Children 12 and younger are free.

Get information and tickets at www. findyourantique.com.

An ancient tradition made new The art of using shadows to tell stories goes back thousands of generations — an art form taken to new

The deeper the visitors goes into the ocean, the stranger the animals become.

This includes female anglerfish, which have their own built-in fishing rod: a modified dorsal fin spine topped with a lure that pulses with bacterial light.

Or the ponyfish, which glows along its belly, camouflaging against the downwelling light from above to avoid being seen by predators lurking below.

“Life has evolved in some amazing ways, and I think it will really surprise and intrigue people,” said Godoy.

“I love when folks come through and say, ‘I didn’t know that.’”

While the cumulative effect of the exhibit is both enlightening and beautiful, it’s the local touches that makes the exhibit special for visitors.

“Science literacy is very important in this day and age. Every advancement in society has been at the hands of science in some way shape or form,” Wilson said. “As a result, it’s important for our scientific institutions to support each other in providing new and exciting ways to engage the public and motivate them to learn more about this amazing world we live in.”

levels by Catapult.

The dance group performed on season eight America’s Got Talent, and features eight dancers, a drop, a few lights and a choreographer. The avantgarde show blends dance, music, and the contrast of light and darkness to create stories exploring a variety of themes and subjects.

Check out Catapult at Parker’s PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10.

For tickets, head to www.parkerarts. org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Glen Hansard at Boulder Theater Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has been making music for most of his life, and while he first rose to prominence as a member of The Frames, it was his collaboration with Czech musician Markéta Irglová as the Swell Season that made him a name to know.

Together the pair worked on the film “Once,” and took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly” from the film. In 2013, the Broadway adaptation, “Once, The Musical,” won eight Tony Awards including the top musical prize itself.

Since then, he’s gone his own way, releasing three solo albums — the third of which, “Between Two Shores,” was released on Jan. 19 of this year. It’s full of the quietly lovely jazz-influenced folk that he’s perfected over his career. Tracks like “Why Woman” and “Lucky Man” are two of the best love songs of the year, and the album as a whole overflows with warmth and intimacy.

So, audiences will be lucky to spend an evening with Glen Hansard at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14 at the Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. For more information, and to get your tickets, visit www.bouldertheater.com.

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

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The Falls Event Center is becoming a premier wedding venue With a Rocky Mountain backdrop, and the option of catering from the restaurant where you had your first date, The Falls Event Center offers fantastic perks for any couple’s wedding day.

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At over 12,000 square feet, the Littleton venue is 15 minutes from Denver, making it accessible to guests flying in for the big day, allowing them to easily skirt around the city.

Cindy Shoemaker, the general manager at The Falls, said one of the main attractions is their open vendor policy.

An open vendor policy means that couples can choose details like photographers, videographers and catering, event from food trucks to homemade dishes. Besides bar service, the bride and groom have unlimited options.

“Everything else is your vision; anything and everyone you want to have,” Shoemaker said.

“Little man ice cream brought their trailer down here, Illegal pete’s, and Cranellis Italian, in Lone Tree, are here quite a bit as well.

The food trucks are fun, and I really liked when we had groups bring in food from different restaurants and set up food stations.”

When it’s not a professional company providing the food, Shoemaker said some couples, especially those with rich cultural backgrounds, opt to bring in homemade food.

“A lot of weddings are not using caterers, but the family is cooking food from their heritage. We’ve done some Indian weddings, Persian, Polish, African and Asian,” Shoemaker said. “We have a lot of Hispanic weddings here as well. I love seeing all the different nationalities and different menus come through the door.”

If the thought of cooking for up to 320 guests it too daunting, Shoemaker can offer suggestions to help the couple through their decisions.

“We have a vendor recommendation list.

It’s all the vendors we have worked with, all people who have worked in the building, and we know they’ll come in and take care of our clients,” she said.

Aside from the open vendor policy and location, couples flock to The Falls for the view and atmosphere.

“When you’re out on the courtyard, it’s facing west,” she said. “So you have a close-to-full panoramic view of the mountains and can watch the sun set.”

While watching the sun dip behind the peaks, guests are surrounded by The Falls signature waterfalls on the courtyard.

For more information on having a wedding, or hosting other events and celebrations, visit the website at, www.thefallseventcenter.com.

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The practical business aspects of the first year of marriage PAM PECCOLO/SPECIAL TO CCM

Going beyond the wedding day, experts agree that young couples must be honest about their financial situation, must come together to make important decisions on housing, and must know where important paperwork is kept. SHUTTERSTOCK

Nothing in life matches the thrill of wedding planning, with its endless array of choices for dresses and tuxes, festoons of flowers, music, beverages, cakes, and honeymoon destination.

However, after the wedding, responsibilities are consolidated and obligations that were once “yours” or “mine”, become “ours.”

Though wonderfully romantic, the first year together can be stressful as two unique people begin to build their lives together. Here are a few suggestions from experts on how to address some of the “business” aspects of your wedded relationship.

Be honest about your financial history Owing money to Uncle Same, credit card companies or your college can be an obligation you’ll now take on together. When you marry, your assets and debts are combined. This can be a challenge if the issue is not discussed before marriage, particularly if one partner has a high credit score, but the other doesn’t.

“One of the best things a soon-tobe married couple can do is know your partner’s financial history,” said LeAnne Merciez, a loan officer with Universal Lending in Greenwood Village. “You need to understand their debt history and their wealth. And you need to understand your own financial history.”

Merciez said she frequently sees couples who don’t know the other person’s credit score, or understand what a credit score is.

“I’ve had couples come in my office where one has a 500 credit score, the other has 800 and it’s the first time they’re learning this information and they find out they can’t qualify for a house,” she said. As a standard for all financial professionals, we have to take the lowest credit score of both borrowers. Understanding this fundamental information is important for planning a future together.”

The Colorado housing market is highly competitive and as a result, homes are on the market for a short window of time. To understand the benefits of renting or owning a property, talk to a mortgage banker. Based on your financial needs and goals, a mortgage banker can help you determine whether renting makes sense, or if you can afford to purchase a home and begin to build value through real estate ownership.

Save money by consolidating insurance plans: For a positive impact on your car insurance rates, be sure to get a quote as a married couple to find out how much you may save. Typically, men find they have an improved car insurance rate when they marry. Also, be sure to find out the benefits of rental

or home-owners insurance, based on your needs.

Consider life insurance to prepare for the unexpected: Holly Mullins, a Farmers Insurance agent in Aurora, says employer-provided insurance policies are positive benefits, but they’re more like “renting” an insurance plan.

“The company can take it away at any time and if you lose a job, your employer-provided policy doesn’t go with you,” says Mullins.

If you are planning to purchase property together, another option is to purchase an insurance policy outside of work.

“If you are getting married and it takes both incomes to meet your mortgage, and something critical happens to one of you, your loved one will then have the responsibility for the whole mortgage,” said Mullins.

Be transparent about your dreams, goals and skeletons: To get on the “same page” early in marriage, be forthcoming and transparent about your financial obligations, as well as your dreams, goals and mistakes.

“Have a conversation about your hopes and goals for the future,” said Wendi Strom, a financial advisor with Lotus Financial Partners in Denver.

Create a system for finding your combined hard copy and digital assets: It’s not fun, but it is important to protect your combined assets, and know how to access to them, by creating a system for finding where information is located.

“I’ve had clients who haven’t been able to access their spouse’s military benefits because they couldn’t find a card or document,” said Strom.

“Knowing the location of your shared information can save precious time in an emergency.”

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Insurance plans List of family and emergency contacts

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Experts say honeymoons are becoming less traditional, more unique JULIE TAYLOR/SPECIAL TO CCM

The top 10 list for romantic vacations are outdated as today’s honeymooners turn toward tangible experiences. Linda Eyer, who has been a travel consultant at Highland’s Ranch Travel Agency for 17 years, has seen the trend come in hot and heavy.

Eyer said millennials, in particular, seem eager to explore every nook of the world.

Some want to visit the more obvious spots, such Hawaii, St. Lucia or Antigua, but there is a rise in unique travel. As an example, Eyer said she has seen couples honeymoon in the village where ‘The Hobbit’ was filmed in New Zealand.

“A honeymoon isn’t necessarily going to a tropical beach and drinking Mai Tais for a week,” Eyer said. “It can be anything they want.”

Some couples want to see the northern lights, and others want to cruise the Amazon River, or go to temple in Nepal for a blessing on their union.

Another major shift in the industry is how the expenses are handled. Instead of the honeymoon being the new couple’s only extreme vacation, it has become a single tick on their long bucket list.

“Money doesn’t seem to be playing a huge part of it, because a lot of them don’t look at

it as a once in a lifetime, huge expense,” she said.

The other change that Eyer has noticed is how the newlyweds want more experiences in their travels.

“Not everyone wants a helicopter tour over an Italian vineyard, some want Disney,” she said. “We want the experience to be about them and what they want.”

These days, Eyer’s clients want a memorable experience, and are willing to pay for that on more than just a single special occasion.

“They want the experience, not the money.

I think what we’re seeing is a whole evolution of travel,” she said.

Highlands Ranch Travel Agency has offered full-service travel guidance for more than 30 years, making it the second-oldest business in Highland’s Ranch. All of their agents have a wealth of experience, and each one offers a specialty.

Eyer said she always starts each consultation with a lot of questions, and ends with a personalized vacation.

“We do try to personalize the travel experience to what the person wants, not just a packaged trip,” Eyer said.

For more information on booking a honeymoon, vacation or special trip, visit the Highlands Ranch Travel website at www. highlandsranchtravel.com.

Honeymoon trends continue to change from a romantic setting to something more cultural for couples.

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We were going on 8 years and I was very impatiently waiting. We had been through so much and are high school sweet hearts. He took me to see The Dracula Ballet. I love ballet. I always wanted to be a dancer. After the ballet was over, he asked me if I wanted to take a picture together, which caught me off guard because he hates taking pictures. I was confused because he was standing 3 feet away from me, and I couldn’t get him to come closer. When I looked over at him to see why he wouldn’t come closer he was down on one knee. There were hundreds of people around us because we were right outside the Elle Caukins Opera House and several shows were letting out at the same time. This was so exciting and overwhelming!

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Lonnie and I met in Phoenix while attending college at Grand Canyon University, but we both grew up in Colorado. We were driving back home for winter break, and as we were passing through Silverthorne, Lonnie pulled into an area that we always love to stop in. It was about 5:30 a.m., and was a frigid 4 degrees. He suggested we stop at Starbucks to get a hot coffee, so I agreed and afterwards we pulled into a parking spot next to our favorite bridge in town that crosses the river. He then suggested that we let our coffee cool off by going outside. We scurried over to the bridge, both shivering and shaking our coffee cups. He then proceeded to say, “Camille, I want to spend the rest of my life with you...”, but before he could get the rest out, he then suggested we go back to the car because of how cold it was.

Although I was a little confused at this point, trying to figure out what his next move was, I went along with it. After getting back in the car, I asked if we were going to continue our drive, in which he replied that there was a question that he wanted to ask me. He pulled the ring out of his pocket, and asked me to marry him. I said yes, of course, after I was able to wipe my tears of pure joy away. I found out that he decided not to propose on the bridge because he was afraid to drop the ring in the river. Despite everything, it was the perfect proposal and the intimacy made it one of the most memorable experiences of my life.

Jason and I decided to get both of our families together for a fun beach day. When I arrived with my parents, he met us in the parking lot and came up with this story about how difficult parking was, and offered to hop in the car with my dad to help out while my mom and I found our way down to the beach. Little did I know, he took this opportunity to ask for my dad’s permission.

After we all got settled at the beach, Jason asked if I wanted to take a double-seat kayak out on the water. Jason and I both love to be out on the water and we often went paddle boarding and searching for shells and shark teeth while living in Florida, so I of course agreed to go with.

Once we got out to the sand bar, Jason put his mask on and dove into the water. The water was a bit chilly, so I opted to stay on the kayak for a few minutes before jumping in. Jason popped his head up and mentioned how many awesome shells were down there. I excitedly told him to go find some and bring them up to the kayak. Jason dove down and swam back up to the surface holding this beautiful clam shell. When he placed it on the kayak next to where I was sitting, I thought it was still alive.

I said to him, “I think there’s something in it.” As Jason opened up the clam shell, I saw the beautiful ring inside. Still treading water and fighting his nerves, he asked, “Will you marry me?”

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Lindsay Renkel My now-fiance, Keith, and I had just spent a wonderful evening with friends at a fall festival when two of them abruptly, and randomly, announced they needed to leave. At that point, Keith suggested we head home ourselves. It seemed quite early to be heading home, but I agreed. Upon our arrival home, Keith rushed in the house and I slowly made my way through the door. As I walked in, I could not believe my eyes. Rose petals and lit candles lined the path from the garage into our living room, which was completely decked out with candles, balloons, flowers, and other beautiful adornments. Meanwhile, as I was processing how these decorations got into our house, asking myself, ‘Did Keith disappear at some point tonight?’ and trying to determine what exactly was going on, Keith got our beloved dachshund, Levi, from his crate and told me Levi had something to ask me. I looked down at Levi to discover him wearing a custom-made sweater. which said, &”Will you marry my dad?” That’s when Keith got down on one knee and proposed! Of course, I said “Yes!” Come to find out, our friends were in on the plan, which is why they left early, and Keith had enlisted the help of a coworker to decorate the house and get Levi dressed in his sweater while we were away. I also discovered afterward that Keith had been so excited that in order to avoid spilling the beans to me, he had told many people of his plans, including the front desk guy at the gym. And no one ever slipped up. I was completely oblivious to what was going on! Incorporating Levi was the icing on the cake, because he is so special to both Keith and me.

Jesse and I were on vacation in my favorite city, New Orleans, belatedly celebrating my 21st birthday. We were exploring the French Quarter, and when we got to the Saint Louis Cathedral, he asked my dad to take a picture of us out front. Once the picture was taken, Jesse looked at me and said, “I wrote you something.” He read me this beautiful piece he wrote comparing myself and our relationship to elements of the Earth. My dad recorded the whole thing and caught the tears of excitement I shed when Jesse got down on one knee and presented to me my dream ring. Once we left the cathedral, we headed straight to this bar on Bourbon Street where Jesse had set up with the band to sing, ‘Jessie’s Girl’ to me upon our arrival. When we arrived, the band stopped their set and pulled me up to the stage. They announce I was a really life Jesse’s girl, and we had just gotten engaged. The bar-goers all danced around me as the band played, ‘Jessie’s Girl’.

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A proposal by mini-adventure Teresa Dinh He said, “I’m a simple guy who enjoys adventures, so I would love to share them with you. What do you say?” I took a leap and said, “Sure, I would love to take a mini-adventure with you.” The mini-adventure started with just one detail: the time. All else, including location and events, were hidden. Multiple mini-adventures later, I discovered the simple childlike wonders of life again.

One Sunday after church, a mini-adventure changed our lives. Jorge took me to 16th Street Mall. While passing D&F Clock Tower, a lady came out of the tower and asked Jorge: “Hey, are you James?” He said no. She said, “Oh! That’s too bad. James reserved a tour, but he didn’t show up.

Would you like the tour instead? I looked at Jorge and shrugged, “why not?”

The lady took us to the top floor and left. Weird, I thought, as old Jazz music played in the air. The place was nicely decorated with flowers, candles, chocolates, and even champagne. I told Jorge, “The skyscraper you’re working on across the street looks pretty at sunset, let’s take photos.” We took selfies everywhere. A beautiful dinner was on a table.

“I’m hungry, let’s eat it,” he said. I responded, “We can’t, this is other people’s food.” When Jorge brought out my favorite bottle from Castello Di Amoroso out of nowhere, I gave in and ate James’ food. After eating, we danced. Then our song came on, ‘I Knew I Loved You’ by Savage Garden.

I came to realization this wasn’t James’ event. Jorge kneeled down with a ring and asked me to take a grand adventure with him in marriage. My reaction was peaceful and calm, “Yes, honey, yes.” Jorge was probably expecting excitement, but his thoughtful mini-adventures made me immune to the element of surprise.

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Volunteers stand in the apple orchard near what remains of the Lucas Homestead family home. COURTESY PHOTOS 1894, possibly with saplings from another historic site in Douglas County, the Lambert Orchard Company, established in 1896 near Sedalia.

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Bases on his knowledge of the homesteaders’ lifestyles, he imagines how the Lucas family would have picked the apples for cooking pies, cobblers or other recipes that were “a real treat for them.”

Claussen said the effort to plant new trees comes at an important time. The orchard lost two trees this past year

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Volunteers dipped the scions in wax to seal the cut ends.

to blight issues, bringing the total trees down to seven. The volunteers hope to grow that number back to 10 or 11 trees once the grafting process is complete.

“They all have been very stressed over 100 years,” he said. “When the experts come out, they talk about how amazing it is that they’re actually still alive.”

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A group of volunteers recently took to the small but resilient orchard of the Lucas Homestead, located on Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown, hunting for apple tree scions.

Their mission: to preserve and expand the historic apple orchard on the site. Scions are cuttings of young shoots on trees taken for the purpose of creating new root stock, so more trees can be planted.

The apple trees comprising the Lucas Homestead orchard are thought to be 120 years old. Despite their age, the trees still produce apples of at least three varieties.

From the new plantings, volunteers also hope to identify precisely what varieties grow on the homestead.

The original apple trees were likely planted by the Lucas family when they homesteaded the property in

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Littleton High School teens exhibit at Depot Art Gallery IF YOU GO

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Young artists need to not only learn techniques, but presentation and basic steps towards organizing an art exhibit and publicizing it. Littleton High School’s Jennifer Jeanelle has 32 students — “the most ever” — enrolled in her advanced afternoon class, which will exhibit works through March 18 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 West Powers Ave., Littleton.

This gallery is in a repurposed Santa Fe Railroad depot from the 1890s, which once connected Littleton with the rest of the country, delivering items from Sears, etc., as well as transporting commuters into Denver — and daily cans of milk from the creameries. (Numerous dairy farms dotted the south-area landscape in Douglas and Arapahoe counties.)

Students have created varied pieces of artwork in two and three dimensions and figured out how to best display them with a title — and sometimes commentary about the process. They will gather at a community reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 14 to meet with parents, teachers, school board members and neighbors to talk about their art and how it came to be.

Artists include International Baccalaureate students Maleia Holyfield, Charlie Meserve, Evalynn Pirnack, Ethan Schwarz and Devany Shikiar.

Studio students who meet at the same time and place are Danyah Al Saaid,

Littleton High School Art Students’ exhibit runs through March 18 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 303-7950781. A meet-the-artist reception is from 4-6 p.m. March 14.

Indica Barnett, Michael Brooks, Holley Brown, Grace Crabb, Jacques Goffinet, Alex Green, Eva Greenwalt, Katie Hill, Carien Hoogwater, Colleen Huynh, Kate Kacerovskis, Alana Kroeker, Kyle Orcholski, Grace Reichardt, Sydney Reynolds, Ruby Schroder, Layla Segismundo, Barrett Small, Gabe Talbert, Cooper Weins and Leslie Williams.

They are juniors and seniors. The IB students meet a specific portfolio and testing process required by their program, which is offered at Littleton High in most upper level academic subjects.

All of these students keep a journal/ sketchbook with yearlong entries and sketches, as well as commentary on experiences outside the school.

Jeanelle began class the day we visited with a “debriefing” about a museum visit to a faculty show at the University of Denver. What did the students take away? “It was fun — the viewer could develop their own perspective” … It had a particular focus on the process each participating artist followed and was described as “focused/specific” for each artist. Jeanelle responded that

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the exhibits were “An inch wide and a mile deep,” in contrast to students’ widespread approach to a project. “This is what you should be documenting in your sketchbooks,” she reminded them.

Students had some finished pieces of art but weren’t certain if they would exhibit them as their instructor encouraged them to focus. Sydney Reynolds had completed a piece she called “Resurrection,’ using a black dog skeleton left over from Halloween, decorated with flowers and wire. It reflected thoughts about relatives who had died, she said. Holley Brown, who is interested in theatrical costuming, had created a decorative lion mask, other headdresses and a lovely princess dress in

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satin, with flowers. Danyah Al Said had a finished drawing called “Do,” created “with Sharpies mostly.” Maleia Holyfield was working on a three-minute video, “Mine,” built around a song and using photos of friends and family, she said. “Music is a prominent presence in my life.”

Art teacher Jeanelle is active in the Denver metro arts community and exhibits her work in the area. Several years ago, she had a floor-to-ceiling installation at the Arvada Center. “I’ve been so busy, I may just do an installation at my home this year,” she said as she returned to working with individual students to help with organizing the upcoming exhibit.

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Littleton High School art student Holley Brown presents her threedimensional piece, a flower-decorated Lion mask (the lion is LHS mascot). She is very much interested in theater arts as well. PHOTO COURTESY OF PEGGY DIETZ

Modern and energy efficient light fixtures have been installed at Ketring Park in Littleton.

The lights at the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District location were nearly 40 years old. Parts started failing recently, and South Suburban staff had a hard time finding replacements because of the age of the lenses and other mechanisms.

The new lights were put in in January.

“We decided to choose a fixture that mimicked the look of the adjacent Littleton Museum parking lot lights to maintain a consistent look,” said South Suburban’s planning manager, Melissa Reese-Thacker.

The new LED lights direct light toward the path and not into nearby houses. There are 14 lights around the 10.2-acre park. With the upgrade to efficient LED lights, power consumption has been cut in half. The lights are activated by a photocell and turn on at dusk and off at dawn.

Throughout the project, many residents and dog walkers expressed their appreciation for the new lights, including the new look and upgrade to the park. They also said they enjoy being able to walk their dogs after dark and feel safer with the improved lighting.

Ketring Park is located at 6000 S. Gallup St., Littleton.

Ketring is the only park in the district with lights around its trail.

The project cost nearly $60,000 for new concrete caissons, poles and lights. It took about two weeks to complete. Integrated Electrical Contractors of Castle Rock performed the work.

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Entrepreneurs create new way to shop for marijuana Leafbuyer aims to be marijuana industry’s answer to sites such as Priceline

Kurt Rossner and Mark Breen developed the business model for Leafbuyer in Rossner’s Castle Pines basement.

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As the 2012 vote loomed on Amendment 64 in Colorado, two self-proclaimed soccer dads from Douglas County who said they had little knowledge of the product in question — marijuana — were paying close attention.

Kurt Rossner, of Castle Pines, and Mark Breen, who lived in Castle Pines at the time and now resides in Centennial, were hunting for rapidly growing markets where they could launch a tech-based company.

“We wanted a hyper-growth industry,” Rossner said. “An industry that was just blowing up.”

They also wanted an industry that allowed them to work nationally and internationally. So, the duo started attending task force meetings regarding Amendment 64 and quickly brushed up on their marijuana facts.

“At the time we didn’t know anything about marijuana. We didn’t use the product,” Breen said. “We had to learn.”

Breen, 46, wanted to leave his career as an account executive for local TV stations in exchange for something new, he said. Rossner, 49, a longtime friend who built a tech career during the internet boom of the 1990s, came out of retirement to help him.

When Amendment 64 passed they set to work forming a business model on a whiteboard in Rossner’s basement.

They recruited a web developer friend to help them in the process. Over the course of roughly eight months, they built a website similar to services like Trivago, Hotels.com or other sites that allowed consumers to compare prices and offers.

Theirs, however, was built specifically for the marijuana industry, and in 2013, their company Leafbuyer was born. From the site, consumers can find

dispensaries near them, browse menus and shop the best area deals.

They’re different from their competitors, such as the marijuana review site Leafly, Rossner and Breen said, because they’re focused on helping people save money rather than providing product reviews.

“A lot of our competitors were building sites off the concept of Yelp,” Breen said. “We just found that the consumers really wanted to save money.”

Today, Leafbuyer users can compare prices and deals at more than 8,000 dispensaries in 26 states. The company plans to expand into any state that legalizes medical or recreational sales of marijuana. That number today stands at 29 states with some form of legalized cannabis.

“California becoming recreational is huge,” Rossner said. “That state is five times the market of Colorado already.”

But there’s a benefit from Leafbuyer for dispensaries as well, the men said, and not just for consumers.

Michael Scialfo, general manager at Rocky Road Aurora, said they have worked with Leafbuyer since the dispensary opened in 2015. Leafbuyer helps their business reach its customers in a regulatory environment that can make it difficult for dispensaries to use more traditional methods of advertising, Scialfo said.

He referenced the 30/70 rule as an example, meaning a dispensary’s advertising shouldn’t reach an audience where more than 30 percent of people are under 21.

“I like the regulations. I think they’re there for a really good reason,” Scialfo

said, adding Leafbuyer helps them broaden their reach. “They’re another source, another vehicle for us to advertise with.”

Last spring, Leafbuyer went public on the OTCQB Market, an over-thecounter market for beginning-stage companies.

“We went from basically starting here on this table,” Rossner said while sitting in his Castle Pines basement, “to become, you know, an $80 million, publicly traded company.”

Soon, they hope to expand into the Canadian stock exchange, and have announced plans to incorporate blockchain, the same technology behind bitcoin, into their product. The technology will give them more insight and analytics into how consumers use their site, Rossner and Breen said, so they can show dispensary owners whether Leafbuyer is working for them.

“Blockchain is as big of a possibility as the internet itself,” Rossner said.

Leafbuyer has grown from two men and a white board in a Castle Pines basement to a company employing 35 people, operating offices in Los Angeles and Seattle in addition to its Greenwood Village headquarters.

Everyone involved wrote checks to get it off the ground, Breen said, explaining that leaving his corporate job to start a new company felt like a big risk. He and Rossner didn’t take a salary for two years. Now, they say, it’s starting to pay off. And they don’t have plans to slow down.

“We are raising capital. We are raising millions of dollars,” Rossner said. “We now are taking this to the next level.”

Denver approves first legal marijuana club in city limits

BY KATHLEEN FOODY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officials in Colorado’s largest city on Feb. 26 approved Denver’s first legal marijuana club and joined a small number of business across the country allowing people to consume in states where adult use has been broadly legalized.

Denver voters in 2016 approved a ballot measure allowing so-called “social consumption” locations. It took nine months for the city began accepting applications, and industry advocates complained that state restrictions preventing marijuana use at any business with a liquor license and the city’s own rules made it dif-

ficult to find an acceptable location.

For instance, clubs can’t be located within 1,000 feet of a school, day care or addiction treatment facility.

Owners of the Coffee Joint — located at 1130 Yuma Court in the Lincoln Park neighborhood — were first out of the gate in December. They plan to charge an entry fee to the bring-your-own space where people can vape or consume edible pot products. The business won’t allow smoking and can’t sell any marijuana products, according to the ballot measure.

It’s not clear when the business will open for consuming customers. Several city departments have to do inspections before the business formally receives

its license. Co-owner Rita Tsalyuk said Monday that she hopes to begin operating in two weeks.

In the meantime, Tsalyuk said she has to hire and train more employees.

While the space has been open to the public since January, they have only been able to sell pre-packaged coffee, tea and candy or snacks.

“We feel a lot of responsibility,” she said. “I’m very proud of it. I want to take it to a different level and give back to our community as much as we can.”

Colorado’s state law doesn’t address pot clubs. In some municipalities, they operate openly and are either tolerated or being challenged legally, while others operate secretly.

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Bulldog getting new leg thanks to Lone Tree youths

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Walter, a bulldog who lives in Connecticut, and has never been to Lone Tree. But thanks to local Girl Scout Troop 59, he will be receiving a state-ofthe art prosthetic leg and paw, to replace the front leg he is missing. Walter is a rescue dog who was used for “bait” for dog fighting, and his violent past has left him missing his front right leg and right ear.

The troop reached out to Justin Finesilver, owner of Pawsthetics Animal Prosthetics, a nonprofit in Centennial, and wanted to raise money to help pay for Walter’s mobility devices. Pawsthetics works with animals around the globe to help them get mobile and healthy, using 3D printing technology and a network of volunteers.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by how much work these girls have done,” said

Justin Finesilver, owner of Pawsthetics, receives a check from Lone Tree Girl Scout Troop 59, to help pay for a prosthetic leg and paw for Walter.

TABATHA STEWART Finesilver. “It really speaks to a number of different things about being a part of a Colorado community. I would have never imagined in a million years how much effort they have put into it. We are just thankful to say the least.”

The girls presented Finesilver with a check for $865, which will cover most

of the costs associated with creating a prosthetic for Walter.

According to Finesilver, they seldom meet the animals they’re helping, and instead rely on volunteers and remote work.

“We send them a cast kit, and they make a cast of the part needed for the animal, they return it to us, and we use a 3D printer to create the prosthetic,” said Finesilver. “We send it back to the volunteer. Sometimes it can take several tries to get the perfect fit, or the animal grows and their needs change. It can be costly, and donations like these help us keep the cost free.”

Girl Scout Brie Baker said she presented the idea to the troop to help Pawsthetics after watching YouTube videos of pets getting makeovers, and the troop decided to undertake the project to earn their Bronze awards.

“I saw them giving neglected animals makeovers, like cutting their hair and

bathing them,” said Brie. “I thought we could do that and more, like a body makeover.”

The troop of 14 girls decided to hold a craft fair and sold dog beds, treats, magnets and Christmas ornaments to raise money. Rylie Hinkhouse, Diana Baker, Julianna Porter and Alana Carter made dog treats for the sale, and tested them by feeding them to their own pets.

Taylor Mabley made ornaments, and Isabella Amaya asked for donations in lieu of birthday presents. Ashley Gorski and Vanessa Kendall made dog beds using pillows and discarded fabric from neighbors, and Emily Anderson created posters pleading Walter’s case.

Walter is only one of dozens of animals waiting for prosthetic mobility devices, and Finesilver said they have created parts for dogs, cats, chickens and a tortoise.

If interested in donating or volunteering, visit www.pawsthetics.com.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program: Provides information and support to crime victims.

Need: Victim advocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the justice center in Castle Rock.

Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us.

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

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

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

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

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

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

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

ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs.

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

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Audubon Society of Greater Denver: Provides engaging and educational birding

and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

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

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

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

Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases.

Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others.

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

Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture.

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

Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu.

Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

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

Contact: 303-751-5772.

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

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises.

Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete an employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn. com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

Feeding Denver’s Hungry: serves 8001,000 people and families in need in lower downtown Denver.

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

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Front Range BEST: Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students.

Need: Volunteer judges for competions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

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

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

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization for girls.

Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age Requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of

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

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

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

Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Highlands Ranch Community Association: Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics.

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

Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or www.hrcaonline.org/tr Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their

families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact: 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithbased hospice.

Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): Provides assistance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions.

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

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

Contact: Tim.Beals@cityoflonetree.com or 720-509-1159.

Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program: We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County.

Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors.

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org.

Nonprofit Wildlife Group: Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village.

Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife.

Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible.

Contact: info@wildearthguardians.org Outreach Uganda: Empowers impoverished people in Uganda, especially women and children, to overcome poverty through income generation, education, training and other holistic endeavors.

Need: Volunteers weekly to provide office support with fair trade craft show preparation, mailings and miscellaneous office work. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday to Friday. Office located at 9457 S. University Blvd., Suite 410, Highlands Ranch.

Contact: Jennifer Dent, 303-683-8450 or office@outreachuganda.org.

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call Karen at 303-566-4091 or email Serving the southeast Denver kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com area Greenwood Village Castle Rock/Franktown

Castle Rock/Franktown

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

9:30am – Traditional  11:00am – Contemporary

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Parker

Centennial Sunday Services - 10 a.m.

St. Thomas More Catholic Parish & School

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

8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1155

www.stthomasmore.org

Congregation Beth Shalom

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

Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Highlands Ranch

(Nursery & Sunday School offered during 11am service)

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)

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Pine Lane Elementary South 6475 E Ponderosa Dr. Parker, CO 80138 303-941-0668

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

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

Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620.

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

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

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

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

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

Social Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www.

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

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

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

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

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

Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic

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purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States.

DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established

by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County.

Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

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

Go to www.dtcrotary.org.

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

Knitted Knockers: 2-4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Piney Creek Yarn, 15422 E. Orchard Road, Centennial. Group connects volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to provide free knitted knockers. Piney Creek Yarn is an affiliated store with KnittedKnockers.org, which provides approved yarns and distribution of knockers. Contact Mary Turek at 303-9955906 or visit http://www.facebook.com/ GreatKnockersAgain.

Newcomers Club of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more.

E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com.

MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends.

Call Holly at 303-249-3633.

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

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

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

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

at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial.

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

Ranch Raconteurs Toastmasters. Learn to improve your personal and public speaking skills, listen effectively, develop leadership abilities and build your confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Group meets at 6:55 p.m. every Thursday at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visitors welcome. Contact Debbie Fuller at vpm873616@toastmastersclub.org.

The Rotary Club of Centennial, meets for breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Embassy Suites Hotel, 10250 E Costilla Ave, Centennial. Professional men and women come together to provide local and global humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, build goodwill and peace in the world. First meeting is complimentary. For more info: www.bestrotary.com or call John Gile at (303)523-9998, or email john_gile@ comcast.net.

Sound of the Rockies, Colorado’s Premier Men’s A Cappella Chorus, meets every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Men of all ages and walks of life gather to blend their voices in unaccompanied four part harmony.

Song styles span the gamut and include patriotic, gospel, contemporary, doo-wop and show tunes. For more information, call Dan George at 303-663-7111, send an e-mail to sing@soundoftherockies.com, and visit www.soundoftherockies.com.

Southglenn Sertoma Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Southglenn Country Club, 1489 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Contact Terry Boucher at 303-880-7559 or bouchertp@aol.com.

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

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

South Suburban Chapter 3838 of AARP meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. Thomas More Center, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. Meetings start promptly at 1 p.m. Speaker, refreshments and social hour make it enjoyable. Come and learn about the ever-changing medical laws; keep up on senior scams and frauds. All are welcome.

Contact Gail Marsh at 303-797-9251.

South Suburban Toastmasters is a high energy, fun, supportive learning place to practice speaking and leadership skills.

Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. Contact Leigh Miller at 720-2722853.

March 9, 2018

THINGS to DO

THEATER

Anglophile Afternoon Theatre: Poldark: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Something’s Afoot, A Musical Whodunit: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays through March 25 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. 303-794-2787 ext. 5, or online at townhallartscenter.org/somethings-afoot.

ART/CRAFTS

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 10 (Color Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo.

83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/ classes/youth.

Watercolor Class: noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. For grades 8-12. Led by Parker Artist Guild member Kristine Orr. Registration required; parkerartistsguild.com/classes/youth.

MUSIC

Lenten Recitals: 12:10-12:40 p.m.

Wednesdays in Lent at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. A soup lunch is also served for a donation. March 14: St. Andrew Sisters, choral group; March 21: Ben Ehrlich, organist. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com

FILM/MOVIES

Night at the Movies, Final Frontier: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Go to www.arapahoe-phil.org or call 303-781-1892 for tickets.

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. March 12 (In the News); March 19 (Dangerous Food: Is your Supermarket Killing You?); at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

FOOD/COOKING

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays in Lent (no service on Good Friday) at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker. Dates are March 9, March 16 and March 23.

Homemade desserts also sold.

this week’s TOP FIVE Car Seat Safety: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock.

Presented by Mothers of Multiples Society. Certified child passenger safety techinicians will offer free checks and discuss proper use of a car seat, including installation, daily use and selection. No appointment needed; drop in during event hours.

Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com.

Cyber Security for Genealogists: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Conference Room B. Presented by Dr. Steven Beaty, MSU computer science professor, . Go to https://www.parkergenealogicalsociety.com

READING/WRITING

Evening with Author Chris Bohjalian: 7 p.m. Monday, March 12 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hear about his new novel “The Flight Attendant”; book sale and signing to follow talk.

Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Writers Circle: 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Adult writing group; bring copies of their works to share. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Evening with Author Brad Meltzer: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hear about his new fiction thriller “The Escape Artist”; book sale and signing to follow talk.

Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

EVENTS

Celebrating the 80s: Ready Player One: 7 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Teens and adults. Registration is required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Learn About: Ballet: 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Colorado Ballet presents basic ballet for adults, including movement, history and a Q&A. Ages 50plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Rutter’s Requiem: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Guest narrator David Rutherford from Colorado Public Radio joins our choir, orchestra and soloists. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com Keats Program 2: Life Stories: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Create a life story through a collage of pictures and words. Sponsored by a mini grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Call 303-762-2560 to register.

Sisters of Courage: A Colorado Tale: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Historian Dave Lively will transport you to 1896, where the Harbison family operated a 160-acre dairy ranch at the Grand Lake entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Hear about the lives of these sisters and the beginnings of this wellknown park. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

OpenWorks at AerialWorks: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, March 9 at AerialWorks Castle Rock. Guest professionals and local pre-professional staff and students will perform. . Kids 10 and younger are free. Purchase tickets at aerialworkscastlerock.com.

Helping Boys Thrive Summit: 1-9 p.m. Friday, March 9 at Mission Hills Church, 620 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Go to missionhills.org/ boysthrive.

Junior Olympics: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 9 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Explore large body activities with an Olympic flair. Call 303-762-2560.

Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 10 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-762-2560.

Feel Good and Look Good at Any Age: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn how to improve overall health and well-being from a certified health coach.

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

Kids Consignment Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Expecting moms and moms with babies younger than 6 months are invited to the new moms presale beginning at 9 a.m. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com for free admissions pass and other details.

Rocky Mountain Honor Flight: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by Mary Denise Haddon, president of Rocky Mountain Honor Flight.

Contact ColumbineGenealogy@ gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.

YANAM2M Playdate/Gathering: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Burn Bootcamp, 8800 S. Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Meet in the childcare center. Contact Nikki at nikki@yanam2m.org or go to www.yanam2m.or Topic Tuesday: The Farthest: Voyager in Space: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Enjoy the stories of the people and events of NASA’s Voyager missions. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Cosplay Basics: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 13 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Learn about basic crafting techniques and how to transform everyday objects. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Great Decisions: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Explore world affairs through selected readings and guided discussion. For adults. Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Englewood Community Workshops: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Swedish Medical Center, Pine Room, Second Floor, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Share ideas for what you would like Englewood to become, or how you would like it to stay. Go to www. englewoodco.gov.

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South Suburban Job Fair: 2-7 p.m.

March 15 at The Inn at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Candidates will be interviewed on the spot. Go to http:// careers.ssprd.org/.

Englewood Business Resource Expo: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, in the community room on the second floor. Parking is free, and light refreshments will be served. Call 303-762-2347 or 303-326-8686.

Monday Morning Links Ladies Golf League: Accepting applications for the Monday morning 9-hole golf group. Contact Sherrie Mitchell at 303-799-4583 or email mmlinksladies18@gmail.com.

Broken Tee Women’s 9 Hole Monday Golf League is seeking new members. Contact Sharron Quirin at 303-549-8545.

HEALTH

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Eating for Thyroid Health: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-7441065 or go to www.southdenver. com for information or to register.

EDUCATION

Steamworks: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math through handson activities. Ages 13 and up.

Registration required. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Iran: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Active Minds program.

Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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LOCAL

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SPORTS

Boys volleyball takes first step to be sanctioned

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Arapahoe’s Franny Cable is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Diver of the Year.

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Heritage’s Kylie Andrews is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Swimmer of the Year.

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Andrews, Cable take honors for swimming, diving Heritage, Arapahoe athletes notch strong seasons in water

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Kylie Andrews’ senior season on the Heritage girls swimming team was one to remember and Arapahoe junior diver Franny Cable finally had a season she doesn’t want to forget.

Andrews was named the 2018 Colorado Community Media South Metro Girls Swimmer of the Year and Cable was tabbed as the Diver of the Year.

“This season was probably my best,” said Andrews, who will swim next season at the University of Houston.

“It was priceless. The competition was unbelievable, which made the wins even more special.

“My team was amazing. This season with the competition the stakes were getting higher and higher. It was a great way to finish my high school career.”

Andrews won championships in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events at the Class 4A State Swimming Championships on Feb. 10 at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton. She will leave Heritage as a five-time state champ. She won

three titles in the 100 freestyle, captured the 100 backstroke in 2017 and was a dual winner in 2018 with the 200 freestyle victory.

She was selected as Colorado’s 4A Swimmer of the Year in a vote by coaches and holds four individual school records and was part of three Heritage record relay teams.

“She is one of the best swimmers to come out of this school and we have a long list of very good swimmers,” said Eagles’ coach Tom Byorick. “She is also a top-notch human being. She cares so much about others and she cares about the team. She brings the best out of others.”

Cable started diving just before her freshman season and missed qualifying for the finals at the Class 5A state meet by a half-point. Last season she was second at the state meet and both those finishes at state motivated her this season.

“Last year being second, she didn’t like that at all,” said Arapahoe diving coach Jeff Smith.

“This year she wanted to be No. 1 in the state and she wanted to go undefeated. She didn’t lose. She went into each meet diving like it was the

state championship.”

Cable captured the state title with 430.45 points and a 32-point advantage over runner-up senior Sam Tamborski of Douglas County/Castle View at the 5A state championships held in Fort Collins.

“Our coach has us fill out a goal sheet at the beginning of the year and what would a good season look like to you,” recalled Cable. “I said I wanted to be in the top 1. So I guess it was a goal.

“It was a very successful season.

There were a couple meets where I could have done better but it was the best season I’ve had.”

One of Cable’s toughest competitions this season was earning the South Metro Diver of the Year honors over Izzy Mroz and Tamborski.

Valor Christian senior Mroz, who has committed to Virginia Tech, won her second straight Class 4A diving championship but she only dove in a few high school meets before the state championships because of a back injury. Tamborski, a University of Iowa recruit, finished fifth, third and second at the state meet the past three seasons.

oys volleyball has been trying to open the door to get the sport sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association for around 20 years, according to John Prusinowski.

Well, boys volleyball at least got its foot inside the door when the sport, girls wrestling and unified bowling were approved Feb. 21 by the CHSAA Board of Directors to begin pilot seasons.

Prusinowski is OVERTIME president of the Colorado Boys High School Volleyball Association which has started play this spring season with 56 teams and will be under the watchful eye of the CHSAA during the two-year Jim Benton pilot program for both boys volleyball and girls wrestling.

“It’s the first step with the CHSAA with their new by-law,” said Prusinowski The CBHSVA was started in 1996 with nine teams and is funded and administered by volunteers with the purpose of promoting boys volleyball and overseeing the sport to facilitate sanctioning by the CHSAA. Under a newly adopted CHSAA by-law, boys volleyball, girls wrestling and co-ed unified bowling were the first to have pilot programs be considered. However, the Classification and League Organizing Committee, the Sports Medicine Committee, the Equity Committee and the Legislative Council are hurdles the three sports have to clear in order to gain support their sports.

Several steps have been outlined by the CHSAA to gain accreditation. For instance, boys volleyball must continue to show support from athletes and schools, plus the Equity Committee — which virtually stalled the sanctioning attempt of boys volleyball last fall — will have to be satisfied.

However, the fact that girls wrestling is also a pilot program will help.

News that boys volleyball is a pilot program has stirred interest.

Rock Canyon coach Kyler Barker, who played volleyball at Chaparral as a high schooler, had 22 players out for the team when the program started but had 49 try out last month, and he actually had to made five cuts to fit players onto three teams.

“The pilot program legitimizes the activity,” said Castle View coach Kevin Cochran.

Many school athletic directors SEE BENTON, P30

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Valor takes hockey success to next level Eagles shut out Monarch in the state semifinals

Valor Christian goalie Trey Hirschfield protects the short side of the net as Monarch’s Liam Carvalho tries to take a shot during the state semifinal hockey game on March 1 at the Pepsi Center. Hirschfield made 22 saves as the Eagles shut out the Coyotes, 4-0, to advance to the school’s first-ever hockey championship game.

JIM BENTON

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Valor Christian’s hockey team was virtually untested during the regular season .

So when the seedings were announced for the state hockey playoffs, there were doubts about the Eagles’ strength of schedule and their No. 3 seed.

Valor, however, shut out secondseeded Monarch 4-0 in the state semifinals on March 1 at the Pepsi Center in Denver and was scheduled to play top-seeded and undefeated Regis Jesuit in the March 6 state championship game.

During the regular season, the Eagles lost non-conference games to Regis and Monarch.

The closest regular season win was 3-2 over Cherry Creek and the Eagles had an 8.9-goal margin of victory heading into the playoffs.

Valor took a 20-2-0 record into the championship game. The Eagles won the Highlands Conference with a 16-00 record.

“I’m proud of our kids,” said coach George Gwozdecky, who is in his third season as Valor’s hockey coach

or losing team.”

The Eagles avenged one of their two losses with the win over Monarch, a program that had played for the state championship the past four seasons, and had the opportunity to again challenge Regis, the defending state champs, in the title game.

Valor was seeking to win the school’s first state hockey title.

Senior Tim DeBord scored a hat trick in the second period and goalie Trey Hirschfield made six of his 22 saves in the scoreless first period in

the semifinal victory over the Coyotes.

Meanwhile, the Colorado High School Activities Association hockey committee on March 2 seemed to heed Gwozdecky’s words when recommending league alignments for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.

The committee changed the current four-conference alignment to six leagues of six teams.

Valor will be in the proposed Metro 1 conference with Regis, Mountain Vista, Castle View, Cherry Creek and Chaparral.

Class 4A

GIRLS

Round 1

Sweet 16

Class 5A

Lutheran 56, The Academy 39

BOYS

Valor Christian 82, Evergreen 51 Ponderosa 44, Golden 41

Sweet 16

Sweet 16

Great 8

Sweet 16

Pueblo West 57, Ponderosa 48 Pueblo South 59, Valor Christian 50

Ralston Valley 52, Castle View 43 Fossil Ridge 50, Mountain Vista 39 Horizon 56, Arapahoe 35 Regis Jesuit 58, Cherry Creek 50 Highlands Ranch 74, Fairview 39

Moffat County 44, Lutheran 38

Class 5A

Great 8

ThunderRidge vs. Grandview, 5 p.m., March 9, Denver Coliseum Rock Canyon vs. George Washington, 8:30 p.m., March 9, Denver Coliseum

after 19 years as University of Denver coach. “The school made a commitment to hockey a few years ago. The kids have worked hard this season.

“We knew we were going to be a good team and we proved it in the fall league by winning the championship. If there was anything I would have liked to have during the winter season was more competition and not having a running clock half way through the game. We were winning by 8, 9 ,10 and 11 goals and that’s isn’t good for anybody, the winning

STATE BASKETBALL SCORES, SCHEDULE Scores of games featuring south metro boys and girls basketball teams in the state playoffs:

Rock Canyon 65, Eaglecrest 64 ThunderRidge 74, Fruita Monument 33 Doherty 47, Cherry Creek 40 Chaparral 92, Mountain Vista 83 Great 8 Rock Canyon 54, Overland 47 ThunderRidge 45, Doherty 43 Grandview 59, Chaparral 53

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allow boys volleyball to use their gyms free of charge and some schools award varsity letters for boys volleyball. Others award club sport letters.

The CBHSVA rules dictate that players’ grades are monitored by coaches; athletes and parents sign and adhere to a code of conduct; and coaches must follow concussion protocol.

Seven new teams have joined the CBHSVA this season, including an Adams

Class 3A Round 1

Grandview 57, Highlands Ranch 56

Lutheran 51, LaJunta 49

Class 4A

Sweet 16 Lutheran 68, The Vanguard School 50

Sweet 16 Pueblo South 52, Valor Christian 47 Class 3A

12 team that will play out of Thornton High School.

There are three divisions in the 5A CBHSVA league and there is a 3A league for programs with new teams with new players. Many teams are co-op teams with players coming from other district schools.

Area schools that have boys volleyball teams include Castle View, Cherry Creek, Arapahoe, Ponderosa, Rock Canyon, SkyView Academy, Valor Christian, Heritage, Legend, Faith Christian, D’Eveyln, Mountain Vista, Wheat Ridge, Thornton and two-time defending 5A state champion Ralston Valley.

Boys volleyball hopes to be a sanctioned sport for the spring of 2020.

Chaparral community service project Chaparral head boys basketball coach Tellus Truesdale was seeking a way to have his players become involved in community service.

His assistant Jeff Riley and team mother Stacey Giles had the idea for Chaparral players to help teach younger elementaryschool children. Pine Grove fifth-grade teacher Michelle Parker also liked the idea.

Wolverines freshman, sophomore, junior varsity

Schedule for Class 5A boys semifinals and 3A Great 8: Class 5A

Class 3A Lutheran vs. Colorado Academy, 10:30 a.m., March 8, University of Denver

and varsity players rotate so they don’t miss a lot of school and go to Pine Grove elementary school twice a week to help Parker’s students with reading, writing and math and sometimes demonstrate a few basketball moves.

“It has worked out great,” said Truesdale. “The kids loved having our guys come over and really looked up to them. It helped the guys in our program to understand that people are always watching them and that the decisions they make have an impact on more than just themselves.

“There’s a built-in accountability. They can’t tell the kids to listen to their teacher

and do their work if they’re not doing the same things themselves.”

Parker’s Pine Grove class came to a Chap game this season armed with signs with the players’ names on them.

“Younger kids love having the high school players come to class,” said Giles.

“The students worked hard for them and they got to see positive role models.”

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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March 9, 2018 Cherokee Ranch & Castle hosted an event showcasing Lakota songs and traditions March 1.

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Lakota drummers share heritage with Douglas County

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation recently hosted a presentation organized by the Tipi Raisers, a nonprofit serving the Oglala Lakota of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

During the March 1 event, Lakota drummers and dancers from the Pine Ridge and Standing Rock and Denver traveled to Douglas County to partici-

pate in a “wicoti” with locals. A wicoti is a “gathering of the people,” Jeannine Colley, education coordinator at Cherokee Ranch, told the audience at the beginning of the presentation.

Throughout the evening at the venue near Sedalia, Lakota drummers played and sang ancient songs as they shared stories of their heritage.

Aside from bringing people together, the event served as a prelude to a youth summit that Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation plans to host this summer in collaboration with the Tipi Raisers, aiming to bring youth of all cultures together and to bridge gaps between Native American and non-Native American cultures.

More events will occur in the months leading to the youth summit, planned for September. For more information, visit the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation website, cherokeeranch.org.

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PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

Public Notices Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0671-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 8, 2017, 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) KATHY R CANNON AND DANIEL CANNON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MARKET WISE MORTGAGE INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust January 17, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 18, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7007696 Original Principal Amount $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $228,291.81

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK 5, HAMILTON AND KILLIES BROADWAY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3780 S DELAWARE ST., ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

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

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/11/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 12/08/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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DATE: 12/08/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007217664 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0671-2017 First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0708-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 2, 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) JOHN DEYOUNG Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 15, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6075872 Original Principal Amount $255,290.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $252,112.07 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 243, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND VIEW II, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 8242 SOUTH FILLMORE CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/02/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/02/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/02/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007121288 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0708-2017 First Publication: 3/8/2018 Last Publication: 4/5/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0677-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 13, 2017, 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) STEVEN T RAHN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 12, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2075473 Original Principal Amount $137,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $124,140.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 9, ROSE ADDITION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3262 S. LOGAN ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

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

$124,140.69

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

On December 19, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

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Original Grantor(s) John J. Peters and Jenifer L. Peters Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A as nominee for FPF Wholesale, a Division of FIRST LIEN. Stearns Lending, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 9, ROSE ADDIWells Fargo Bank, NA. TION TO ENGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF ARDate of Deed of Trust To advertise yourMarch public call 303-566-4100 APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. 26,notices 2012 County of Recording Also known by street and number as: Arapahoe 3262 S. LOGAN ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113.

Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2012 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Recording Information (Reception No. OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENand/or Book/Page No.) CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF D2036244 TRUST. Original Principal Amount $215,312.00 NOTICE OF SALE Outstanding Principal Balance $192,639.47 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale trust have been violated as follows: failure to as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/11/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County other violations thereof.

Administration Building, 5334 South Prince THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real FIRST LIEN. property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), LOT 2, BLOCK 28, BROADMOOR FIFTH FILGrantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the ING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of COLORADO. Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to Also known by street and number as: the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as 6065 South Bannock Street, provided by law.

Littleton, CO 80120.

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First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 12/13/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355 Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-914-80045 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0677-2017 First Publication: 2/15/2018 Last Publication: 3/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0692-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 19, 2017, 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) John J. Peters and Jenifer L. Peters Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FPF Wholesale, a Division of Stearns Lending, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2036244 Original Principal Amount $215,312.00

Public Trustees

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

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 04/18/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 2/22/2018 Last Publication: 3/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATE: 12/19/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-801219-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0692-2017 First Publication: 2/22/2018 Last Publication: 3/22/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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NOT included in 2-year price guarantee or advertised price (and subject to change): Taxes & surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), DISH Protect, and transactional fees. Premium Channels: 3 Months Free: After 3 mos., you will be billed $55/mo. for HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and DISH Movie Pack unless you call to cancel. Other: All packages, programming, features, and functionality and all prices and fees not included in price lock are subject to change without notice. After 6 mos., if selected you will be billed $8.99/mo. for DISH Protect Silver unless you call to cancel. After 2 years, then-current everyday prices for all services apply. For business customers, additional monthly fees may apply. Free standard professional installation only. HBO®, Cinemax® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. SHOWTIME is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks Inc., a CBS Company. STARZ and related channels and service marks are property of Starz Entertainment, LLC. All offers require credit qualification, 2-Year commitment with early termination fee and eAutoPay. $59.99 price includes Hopper Duao for qualifying customers. Hopper, Hopper w/Sling or Hopper 3 $5/mo. more. Internet not provided by DISH and will be billed separately. All new customers subject to one-time processing fee.