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Cancer fund lets patients get away

Blood cancer survivor gives other patients the vacation she needed

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nora Earnest couldn’t look at her bedsheets without her stomach turning.

She was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 at age 32, the beginning of a three-year back-and-forth between treatment and relapse. After about nine months of her first round of treatment, she needed to get away.

“A lot of people with cancer treatment want to acknowledge the end (of it) by celebrating, going and doing something,” said Earnest, who dealt with Hodgkin lymphoma until 2011.

Her family decided on a trip. “I (had) rested so much that seeing my bedsheets or pill bottle made me sick to my stomach.”

The Earnests spent a week in the mountains to get away from the stress.

It was the first time in a year that Earnest didn’t see those triggers of her treatment regimen, and she was able to reconnect with her family.

“When we were packing to return (home), I got really emotional to come home because ... I realized this was the first week my family didn’t talk about cancer, the next scan ... who’s taking me to the next appointment,” said Earnest, a Centennial resident. A “few years later, when I was still fighting ... I realized I need to do this for other parents with cancer.”

So she and her husband, Randy, started The Earnest Scholarship Fund, which partners with the nonprofit Porter Hospital Foundation to raise money for families to take a break together. Since its start in 2011, the fund has helped 16 families, most from the Denver metro area.

For Earnest, the battle to recovery was steep. She relapsed in 2010 after her trip, achieved remission after a stem cell transplant and then relapsed again in 2011. An anonymous donor provided her the chance to have a second stem cell transplant in August 2011, and she’s been been cancer-free since.

“I’ve had lung scarring, some breast

Nora Earnest, a cancer survivor and founder of The Earnest Scholarship Fund, stands in her Centennial home Oct. 4 next to a laminated German newspaper article about her and her once-anonymous stem cell donor whose donation saved her life. A trip to the mountains she took with her family during her years of treatment was so significant to her that she started a nonprofit fund with her husband in 2011 to help other cancer patients do the same.

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But,” Earnest, now 41, said, smiling, “I’m still alive.”

She has turned her focus outward, helping families in tandem with the Domus Pacis Family Respite program, which connects them with housing in several Colorado mountain areas — Breckenridge and Keystone among them — and also making connections with families through the Kids Alive program.

That Porter Hospital Foundation effort brings together children whose parents have cancer to help them have fun with each other and express the difficult feelings they have.

“We’ve had people use our gift to go horseback riding or rent bikes around” Dillon Reservoir, Earnest said.

In one family, a father had a leukemia diagnosis, and he, his wife and two children went to stay outside of Breckenridge. The wife’s thank-you letter afterward stuck with Earnest.

“She said that thanks to the gift of the Earnest fund, they were able to go and enjoy (skiing) as a family,” Earnest said.

“They said it was the ‘heart and soul’ of their winters” before the cancer struck, and that they experienced that magic again there.

The father relapsed after that, but the wife said the family decided to define themselves by their positive experiences in life, and their mountain experience was among their best, Earnest said.

“I was really able to relate to that letter because I’ve walked in those shoes,” Earnest said.

Earnest’s fund was initially solely supported by friends and family.

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“She’s just a very sweet, warm, intelligent woman,” Fitch said. “The passion she has ... I was just so excited.”

All Earnest asks of recipients is that they let her know how they use the money.

“I have had the opportunity to meet in person several of our recipients, and I so enjoy the stories of what they’re able to do as a family,” Earnest said. It’s “been affirming — like ‘Hey, I’m doing the right thing here,’ you know.”

Earnest still sees medical specialists often to stay healthy, and she looks back on her journey with appreciation.

“I can never go back to pre-cancer Nora because cancer has so changed really every fiber in my being,” Earnest said. “It’s changed my life’s purpose.”

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LPS forum tackles youth suicide issues Panel discussion seeks to connect parents with crisis resources

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Panelists address parents and teachers at LPS’s meeting on suicide prevention. text “TALK” to 38255 to be connected to trained crisis intervention counselors, said Doug Muir, the director of the Behavioral Health Service Line at Porter Adventist Hospital.

“This isn’t just for someone who’s suicidal,” Muir said. “This is for friends, parents, teachers and health care providers. There’s no wrong call to this number. Even at 3 in the morning, you have support. They will listen if you want to share your story, and they will guide you through the crisis system and help you access different options and levels of care.”

People in crisis can also use AllHealth Network’s crisis walk-in center at 6509 S. Santa Fe Drive, Muir said.

“You don’t even have to bring the person in crisis with you,” Muir said.

The idea that avoiding the topic of suicide is better for kids is a myth, said Cindy Hodge, vice president of training for LivingWorks, a suicide intervention training group.

“They already know it’s an option,” Hodges said. “It’s in television and movies. They know it’s something SEE SUICIDE, P5

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Drawing in schools, parents and mental health care providers is an important step to solving the issue, LPS superintendent Brian Ewert said.

“Mental illness is as real as the common cold and influenza, and as life-threatening as cancer or heart disease,” Ewert said. “It’s important we have an ongoing dialogue, not just right after a tragedy. If we don’t we’ll be asking why after the next funeral. ” The gist of the meeting: there’s more help out there than you might think, but addressing youth suicide is a group effort.

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Parents shouldn’t beat around the bush when talking to kids, Hodges said.

“Be open and direct,” Hodges said.

“You have to ask if they’re thinking about suicide, because they need to be able to answer that. It’s never an easy question. Don’t take it personally if they don’t want to talk to you, but if you have the instinct that something’s not right, you need to ask.”

LPS is working hard to make sure students have access to a variety of resources and programming to address mental illness, said Nate Thompson, LPS’s director of Social, Emotional and Behavioral Services.

The district uses programming like SafeTalk, which educates students on suicide warning signs, and gives them tools to seek help, Thompson said. The district is also working with Sources of Strength, a group

that seeks to reduce youth suicide by encouraging strength, resilience and mutual support.

Sources of Strength is especially useful because it’s peer-led, said Scott Lomery, the group’s deputy director.

“There are a lot of teen suicide prevention programs without any teens,” Lomery said. “We want their voices.

They’re crucial. When we talk about population level change, it has to be a culture change effort. How do we build resiliency and increase connectedness?

How do we shift norms around help seeking so that asking for help is a sign of strength and courage? Seeking help for a friend isn’t snitching, it’s being a good friend. We’ll all go through hard things. How do we create healthy individuals and communities?”

Faith organizations can have a role to play, said Shannon Popp, Mission Hills Church’s high school pastor.

“We’re trying to intentionally create smaller communities,” Popp said.

“There’s a difference between communication and connection. We’re trying to put adults into the lives of students who come here so they can

have conversations in a safe environment. We give consistency — when they come here, they can work with the same adults who are there for them.”

Talking to young people facing suicidal ideation can be daunting, said Amy Cardinal, whose son Ethan died by suicide last year.

“You’re on one side of a ravine, and a child in crisis is on the other side,” Cardinal said. “You tell them to trust you, but they can’t trust that. They feel all alone. You can see the ravine is small and shallow, but they see the Grand Canyon. We must come together as a community to end this tragic epidemic.”

Youth suicide touches everyone in the community, said Kim Makendrick, whose three children attend the same schools as the two students who recently died by suicide.

“I want the tools to help my kids if they go through crisis, or help my kids deal with it when their friends do,” Makendrick said. “I’m glad we’re doing this, even though I’m sad this is where we’re at.”

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Trick-or-treaters pour through recreation center

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recreation center transformed into a makeshift Halloween theme park at the annual Spooktacular, replete with hundreds of dressed-up children — and some teens and adults in costume — and several activities on a Friday the 13th.

The event featured a small hauntedhouse area that managed to spook some of the younger kids. South Suburban’s Goodson Recreation Center held the Oct. 13 festivities, which were sponsored by the city of Centennial.

Trick-or-treaters filed into the gym, where several activity stations were set up like a hoop-toss, hockey, a footballthrow game and more. Kids collected candy from the stations after participating. Elsewhere, a cupcake walk — a musical chairs-esque game where kids got cupcakes — drew a crowd, and a photo booth added to the fun. Kids also got their fortunes told at a booth with a light-up crystal ball. A magician entertained dozens of trick-or-treaters on stage in the gym.

Christine June, 42, took her two children to the event for the first time.

“We come here for swim lessons, and I saw a sign,” said June, a Centennial resident. “Our fortunes were read — I think this was their first time.”

Her kids, Oliver and Scarlett, said their favorite parts were the haunted house and seeing a dressed-up Minnie Mouse.

Mike Kitsmiller, 31, holds son Easton Kitsmiller, 3, outside the Spooktacular event in Centennial Oct. 13. Easton Kitsmiller dressed as a dragon and elicited comments of awe from other passing children.

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A magician talks to kids on stage as he performs tricks for the crowd of dozens of children at the Spooktacular Oct. 13. Parents sat around the crowd too, and some parents came in costume.

Braydyn Johnston, 5, and 7-year-old Mackenzie Johnston, right, in Halloween costumes outside the Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial at the city-sponsored Spooktacular event Oct. 13. Kids trick-or-treated in the gym at several stations where they completed an activity like a hoop-toss before picking candy.

Parents and children walk through the haunted house section of the Spooktacular at Goodson Recreation Center Oct. 13. Lined with eerie lights and decorations, it opened up at the end to a room with facepainting and caramel apples.

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Teaching students how to cope socially, emotionally Molly McTaggart teaches her fifth-grade class at Cherrelyn Elementary in Englewood. Teachers in Englewood Schools are trained in Mental Health First Aid as a way to develop students’ social and emotional learning skills.

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Eighth-grader Morgan Fritzler is working to improve her self-awareness.

“Sometimes, I have anxiety and perfectionist issues and I expect myself to get everything on the first try,” Fritzler, 12, said. “It makes me feel frustrated.”

But through a program at her school that focuses on social and emotional learning, she is learning how to calm herself down when she gets upset, how to be persistent and not give up, and a variety of other coping mechanisms that teach resilience and, ultimately, success in everyday decision-making.

“It was helpful,” she said of the Brain Wise program taught at Arvada’s Manning Middle School in Jefferson County. Now, when she’s struggling, she takes a break rather than continue in frustration, specifically when it comes to math homework.

Brain Wise is one of a multitude of programs beginning to proliferate throughout Denver metro school districts that teach social and emotional learning — or SEL — skills. Sometimes known as behavioral or noncognitive skills, educators and mental health experts, along with a growing number of research studies, say they are essential to successfully navigating not only education, but also career and life.

The keys to success The national Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning describes SEL as the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

“We want all students to be equipped with the tools and skills to navigate and thrive in our rapidly changing world,” said Priscilla Straughn, chief academic officer for Adams 12 Five Star District.

“Through social emotional learning, students develop an awareness of and the ability to manage their emotions, in order to set and achieve important personal and academic goals.”

Some of these, Straughn said, include the use of social awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships, and the ability to form, articulate and demonstrate a positive and productive decision-making process that supports students in achieving school and life success.

According to a 2011 meta-analysis published by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, those who participated in evidence-based SEL programs showed an 11 percentile-point gain in academic achievement compared to students who did not participate in SEL programs.

They also showed improved classroom behavior, an increased ability to manage stress and depression, and better attitudes about themselves, others and school.

Social emotional learning focuses on five core competencies: self management, self awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making and

WHY IS SEL IMPORTANT? A recently released research report from ACT, a mission-driven nonprofit organization that assesses and creates solutions for K-12 education, college and career readiness, confirmed the importance of social and emotional learning skills. The 2017 Importance of Behavioral Skills and Navigation Factors for Education and Work reported that both education and workforce professionals believe these skills are critical for lifelong success.

The study examined survey responses from school teachers, college instructors and workforce supervisors across the nation regarding the importance of social and emotional learning skills.

Key findings included: • Behavioral skills are rated important in preparing students for college and workplace

success by more than 80 percent of K-12 teachers, postsecondary instructors and workforce supervisors.

• Behavioral skills are interpersonal, selfregulatory and task-related behaviors such as acting honestly, getting along with others, keeping an open mind, maintaining composure, socializing with others and sustaining efforts.

• Navigation factors are viewed as important by nine in 10 K-12 teachers and by about two-thirds of postsecondary instructors and workforce supervisors. (Navigation factors are defined as personal characteristics, processes and knowledge that influence people as they journey along their education and career paths, including self-knowledge, environmental factors, integration and managing career and education actions.)

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“Those are the things that we’re trying to teach kids so they’re successful at school, home and beyond,” said Erin Sullivan, social emotional learning coordinator for Jefferson County Schools.

“I always think of them as the skills you need to have to access education better.”

They are also the skills that employers want.

“A lot of cognitive things become automated, so you need the people skills,” said Rich Roberts, chief scientist at ACT, a nationwide mission-driven nonprofit organization that assesses K-12 education, which researched SEL. “SELs are becoming more valued in the workplace and therefore it’s something we should care about in the school system.”

Recently, ACT announced the launch of the ACT Tessera, a next-generation assessment system designed to measure SEL skills. The new system will provide assessments for middle and high school students (grades 6-12), as well as actionable lesson plans for teachers looking to integrate SEL into their classrooms.

“In education, we’ve been concentrating for a long time on cognitive assessment, but with the changing nature of the workforce, things like working well with others, being a good team player and being able to cope with stress — these are good things to learn,” Roberts said. “We live in a world of modern stresses so, to me, it’s not rocket science, it just makes sense.”

In Adams 12, each school determines which programs to offer based on what would be most effective in that specific school.

Some of those programs include Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Second Step, Journey to a Hate Free Millennium, Signs of Suicide, Random Acts of Kindness, Peace4Kids, Superflex and Zones of Regulation, to name a few. Although they may differ in content, they all share a goal of creating better people.

“We’ve found this approach positively impacts a students’ readiness to learn, classroom behavior and overall academic performance,” Straughn said.

In Douglas County, teachers try to reach students in all classrooms, not with a specific curriculum, but by creating a welcoming culture at each school.

“The key to it all is having consecutiveness to adults,” said Stephanie Crawford-Goetz, mental health coordinator for the Douglas County School District.

The district holds professional developments for teachers on how to create safe and healthy classrooms. CrawfordGoetz said this can look like counselors going into classrooms and partnering with parents or teachers modeling for students how to have good relationship skills and make good decisions.

“It’s not something that we do, it’s something that we are,” CrawfordGoetz said. “We want to empower our students to be as successful as can be, so it’s looking at the students as more than just academic achievement. It’s looking at the whole child.”

Douglas County also works more closely with identified at-risk students

What districts are doing Denver metro area school districts are taking different approaches.

who are showing difficulty using SEL skills. Crawford-Goetz said those students will often work on specific skills in groups. Some receive individualized counseling.

Englewood Schools is also working to train its staff to understand signs of emotional distress through Mental Health First Aid, a national program that teaches skills to respond to signs of mental illness and substance use.

Englewood is also taking advantage of a variety of grants to increase its mental health, social and emotional supports.

One of those grants came from the Expelled and At-Risk Student Services program through the Colorado Department of Education. The district will use the four-year grant to implement restorative practices, an approach using various communicative techniques focused on affective statements or brief comments about how others were impacted by actions, and proactive community-building activities to reduce the number of student suspensions.

The district also received a grant through Kaiser Permanente to be part of the Los Angeles Education Partnership, a nonprofit that provides coaches that focus on dealing with trauma.

In addition, Englewood Schools partners with Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network for school-based therapists to work with students on site.

“We’ve really been working to increase our focus in the last couple years,” said Callan Clark, executive director of student services for the Englewood school district.

Jeffco schools also partners with local mental health provider Jefferson County Mental Health to provide social emotional learning specialists to schools in the district.

For the 2016-17 school year, Jeffco hired 30 SEL specialists who serve at every middle school in the district teaching curriculum. Those specialists were funded from the district’s general fund, something Sullivan, who coordinates SEL in Jeffco, said was well worth the $750,000 expense.

A 2015 study by researchers at Columbia University found that the measurable benefits of SEL exceed the costs, often by considerable amounts. The aggregate result of the analysis showed an average benefit-cost ratio of about 11-1 among the six evidence-based SEL interventions studied. This means that, on average, for every $1 invested in SEL programming, there is a return of $11.

This year, Jeffco was awarded a grant from the state’s School Health Professionals Grant Program, which uses recreational marijuana tax dollars to help hire additional school health professionals in districts across the state.

With that money, Jeffco will hire six more SEL specialists who will be assigned to elementary schools in the Jefferson and Wheat Ridge articulation areas. The grant also includes hiring three full-time nurses in the Lakewood area. (These are the three communities in the Jeffco district that sell recreational marijuana.)

The goal, Sullivan said, is to focus on prevention, building relationships with kids and practicing SEL skills early and often.

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Air quality improving, but still not ideal Population growth means residents need to do their part, experts say

THE AIR QUALITY INDEX Green — good Yellow — moderate Orange — unhealthy for sensitive populations Red — unhealthy and everyone may experience health effects Purple — very unhealthy and everyone may experience more serious health effects Maroon — hazardous

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There are some days, primarily in the summer months between May and September, when Coloradans should re-think partaking in vigorous exercise outside.

But that doesn’t mean the air quality here is so concerning that everybody should feel they need to move out of Denver, said Anthony Gerber, an associate professor of medicine at National Jewish Health.

“On the days when ozone is high, people should take it seriously,” he said. “We’re not where we need to be, but on most days, the air is safe.”

Loosely defined, ozone is a powerful respiratory irritant, commonly known as smog, which is formed by pollutants in the air that react in the presence of sunlight. It is one of the most complex pollutants we deal with, said Jeremy Neustifter, a planner with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

“Colorado has come a long way in improving air quality since the days of the notorious brown cloud,” Neustifter said, noting that progress has

Denver’s skyline peeks out from behind the haze Oct. 13 as seen from 82nd and Lowell Boulevard in Westminster. Air quality along Colorado’s Front Range is improving, according to health officials, but there are still days when pollution here is a concern SCOTT TAYLOR

occurred despite the state’s rapidly increasing population and increasing energy demand.

Still, it’s something to pay attention to.

When to be aware of the air The CDPHE issues an action alert when it is forecasted that ozone concentrations might be at or exceed orange level on the Air Quality Index, a colored-coded resource that demonstrates six levels of health concern.

Orange is the third level, and it means the air is unhealthy for sensitive populations such as people with lung disease, including asthma, seniors,

children and teenagers, and people of all ages who spend a lot of time being active outdoors.

For the 2017 calendar year, as of Sept. 20, the state recorded 39 action alert days. Of those, 29 days had ozone concentrations at an orange level.

Although progress is being made toward cleaner air nationwide, 125 million people in the U.S. still live in a community with poor air quality, said Paul Billings, national senior vice president of advocacy for the American Lung Association.

“Anyone can be harmed by air pollution,” Billings said. “There are far too many people breathing far too much

air pollution on far too many days.”

According to the American Lung Association’s 2017 State of the Air report, released in April, the Denver area experienced fewer unhealthy days of high ozone in this year’s report compared to years past. Still, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties each received a failing grade of F and Denver County received a D. However, Neustifter argues that although the report can be a useful resource to help people to better understand air quality more easily, the CDPHE has some concerns regarding the American Lung Association’s methodology for grading.

For example, he said, the vast majority of the days that counted against Colorado counties for the State of the Air report’s grading system were orange, the level considered unhealthy for sensitive populations. The report cites few days in Colorado where

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You’re right, owner of an unleashed dog — you’re amazing, and we’re lucky to have you QUIET DESPERATION

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have some very good news for some of you — and you know who you are.

You are exempt from all of the dog leash laws and ordinances and regulations in Douglas County. And do you know why? Because you are special. You are special and cool and different than everyone else, and your dog is simply better than our dogs.

And don’t bother picking up after your dog either. Someone else will do it for you, because you and your dog are special.

I could write a novella about someone who ignores something as simple and important as leash laws. In a single behavior, it tells me all I need to know - and want to know — about someone.

I met my first brother-in-law on a golf course. He cheated, and that told me all I

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needed to know about him.

A man getting out of his car in the grocery store parking lot dumped his cigarette butts and ashes on the ground. All I needed to know about him.

A passenger who get on planes with enough carry-ons for two, all I need to know.

God, or someone or something, is in the details. That aphorism is credited to architect Mies van der Rohe, who also said, “Less is more.”

Others have said, “More is more,” and “Less is a bore.”

There are two sides to every story.

Let me refer to a Peter Sellers film.

“Does your dog bite?”

“No.” The dog bites the man.

“I thought you said your dog does not bite.”

“That is not my dog.”

The other side of this story is this: I am seeing an unleashed dog and I am seeing you, but it is not your dog.

However, you call out a name and it comes running.

Whenever I see an unleashed dog, I think of Woodstock, because it was cool, man, to walk around Max Yasgur’s dairy farm with a large, unleashed dog.

It shows that you are an independent thinker, and the winds of life are at your back and in your favor. It shows that you, yourself, are an unleashed dog.

It also shows that you are a jackass.

I guess it’s cavalier. Some of us roll stop SEE SMITH, P13

Get off the fence when it comes to forgiveness WINNING WORDS

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Michael Norton

f you do not have anyone in your life that you need to or should forgive, or if you have no reason to be forgiven yourself, you may want to skip this column today. However, if you believe that there are one or more people who you would feel better about forgiving, and if there are any people that you believe could offer you forgiveness, then this column is for you and I invite you to

keep reading.

For me personally, I like to believe that I am very good at forgiving others, regardless of the hurt or misunderstanding. And as far as being forgiven by others, let’s just say that is a work in progress for now as I work on my own forgiveness fences.

So what is a forgiveness fence? It is that barrier that we place between ourselves and those who have hurt us in some way, large or small. It’s that fence that we want to stay behind until we receive a proper apology. It’s that wall that holds us hostage from forgiving others and freeing ourselves from the pain, the exhaustion of the battle, and inability to move forward.

The forgiveness fence is also what separates others from forgiving us. It is an obstruction SEE NORTON, P13

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You can learn more about 4B and 4C at www.yeson4band4c.com and at facebook.com/4Band4C. Additional information about these two ballot issues also can be found in Arapahoe County’s “blue book” (which is white) on pages 13-16, recently mailed to all registered voters.

Several weeks ago on one of our daily autumn walks along South Suburban’s beautiful sunlit trails and parks, our house guests from hurricane-impacted Florida commented “How lucky you are to have so much open land and so many parks and trails! Do you ever take this all for granted?” No, I never do. None of us should!

Please continue to invest in our community’s health and home

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Furthermore, the science is clear: While individual hurricanes aren’t caused by climate change, global warming increases the length and intensity of storms 2-11 percent, according to a recent review published

by NOAA. The same review predicted that rainfall associated with tropical storms will increase by 10-15 percent.

The need to accurately assess the human cost of climate change is why Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet has just intro-

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These are essential pieces of the climate change puzzle, but they are only the first steps.

We need a climate “insurance policy” before it’s too late. This is why the Citizens’ Climate Lobby supports the Carbon Fee and Dividend policy. A national, revenueneutral carbon fee-and-dividend system (CF&D) would place a predictable, steadily rising price on carbon, with all fees collected minus administrative costs returned to households as a monthly energy dividend. The economic consulting company REMI estimates that in 20 years, carbon fee-and-dividend will reduce CO2 emissions 52 percent below 1990 levels, create an economic stimulus that adds 2.8 million jobs to the economy, and prevent over 230,000 premature deaths.

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Lawmakers honored for work on mental-health bill Local legislators among four who helped pass measure against jailing STAFF REPORT

Four Colorado lawmakers were honored by Healthier Colorado for their work in strengthening access to mental health services.

Sen. John Cooke, R-Greeley, Sen. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, and Rep. Lang Sias, R-Arvada, were presented with Legislator of the Year awards for their work in helping pass a bipartisan bill that ended the practice

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

to allowing us to forgive ourselves.

The forgiveness fence grows wider and higher with each day that passes where we cannot forgive ourselves and where others will not forgive us for whatever reason. The forgiveness fence is built by both parties so that we can live in the anguish of not forgiving or we can stand on the other side of the fence feeding a grudge that needs to go away.

I am sure you have heard the saying when someone is torn between two options, they say something like, “I am on the fence about that.”

Well, how many of us are riding the fence on forgiveness? We know we should give it, we are so close, we are right there, we are on top of the fence, all we need to do is get to the other side.

You may not agree with me on this next statement, however I believe that we make forgiveness

SMITH FROM PAGE 12

signs and follow too closely. Twenty items in a 10-items-or-less line.

Leashing your dog might be seen as a sign of conformity. You know? Do as you’re told. Draw inside the lines.

I learned how to draw because I didn’t have lines to draw inside of. I was given blank books, and was told: “Draw.”

But in real life, I draw inside the lines. And that’s why Smitty is on a leash.

An unleashed dog is a recipe for consequences no one wants. Your dog bites or is bitten. Your dog runs away

of jailing people during a mental health crisis.

Senate Bill 207, which took aim at a practice used by just six states nationwide, was one of the most significant pieces health care legislation during the 2017 session. The law also adds $7 million for crisis service facilities — including walkin centers, acute treatment units and crisis stabilization units — to care for individuals in need.

“It would be illegal to jail an innocent person because they have a concussion or broken leg. Our public policy must be made to reflect the reality that mental and physical health is co-equal,” said Jake Williams, executive director of Healthier Colorado.

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harder than it has to be, don’t we?

And the longer we withhold it, the longer we go on refusing to forgive others or ourselves, the wider and higher that fence grows. To make things easier, we don’t have to worry about scaling a wall or climbing a fence, all we have to do is “be” the door. Did you catch that? We don’t build a door or construct a gate, we are the door, we are the gateway to forgiveness. We own that step.

Forgiveness is freedom. Forgiveness is freeing. Forgiveness costs us nothing — it is free.

So how about you? Are you riding the fence of forgiveness or are you enjoying the freedom of forgiveness? I would really love to hear your forgiveness stories at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can be the gateway to forgiveness, it really will be a better than good week.

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

or is run over.

As you all know, there are designated off-leash dog parks in Douglas County.

For what it’s worth, if a dog confronts my dog, I will do whatever I have to do to assure the safety — and longevity — of my dog.

Smitty thinks he is ferocious, but a larger dog could dismantle him quite easily. Sometimes dogs will just sniff each other, and sometimes they think they are Tyson and Spinks.

None of that comes into play, if your dog is leashed.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

is drawing attention to the mental and behavioral health needs of the state. Colorado is behind many other states in the nation when it comes to key mental and behavioral health care indicators, consistently ranking in the top 10 states for suicide, opioid addiction and alcoholism.

This crisis is further exacerbated by the fact that many of the state’s rural communities do not have adequate access to mental and behavioral health treatment.

More than 80 percent of Colorado’s psychologists are in the Denver metro and Colorado Springs areas, and 12 counties don’t have a single licensed psychologist. For more information, go to healthiercolorado.org.

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Colorado highways to get asphalt repairs

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Colorado Department of Transportation has kicked off a five-month asphalt pavement repair project on 14 segments of highway, affecting six counties in and around the metropolitan area.

Repair projects will take place in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver and Jefferson counties on I-70, I-25, US 36, CO 128, US 285 and US 40.

Asphalt pavement repair includes placing heated sealant into cracks in and along the travel lanes of asphalt pavement and asphalt bridge decks to prevent water damage and slow pavement deterioration. The sealant material to be used on the roadways is highly durable and waterproof. The

repairs will increase the longevity of the roads and improve motorist safety, according to CDOT Resident Engineer Ryan Sorensen.

Working hours will be 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. No detours or extended full road closures are planned, but motorists can expect various intermittent lane closures.

The work is weather dependent/ sensitive, so CDOT cannot plan the exact dates for each location too far in advance, said Stacia Sellers, CDOT’s Region 1 communications specialist.

“We will know at least a week in advance where we’ll go next,” she said, “but if the weather takes a turn for the worse, we’ll move on to a different location with better weather.”

The project costs $1.3 million and

AIR FROM PAGE 10

ozone concentrations were red, the level above orange when the air quality is considered unhealthy for everyone and all exposed may experience health effects, Neustifter added.

Gains and losses Colorado, in general, has made some major gains with cleaning up the air. For example, cars are getting cleaner, Gerber said. But, even though they’re cleaner, the Front Range popula-

CDOT. The contractor partner is Interstate Sealant Inc. The segments of highway included in the project are: • I-70 Eastbound: Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel to mile point 218 • I-70 Westbound: Silver Plume to Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel • I-25: 6th Avenue to 14th Avenue • I-25: 23rd Avenue to 44th Avenue • I-25: 6th Avenue to Colfax Avenue • I-25: 20th Avenue to 44th Avenue • I-70: Colfax Avenue to 32nd Avenue • I-70: Ward Road to Kipling Street • US 36: I-70 to Bennett, CO • CO 128 (120th Avenue): Melody Drive to Federal Parkway • CO 128 (120th Avenue): Federal Parkway to Main Street

tion is growing and there are more on the roads, meaning more pollutants entering the air.

But, he added, the problem is multipronged — there’s not just one contributor that can be blamed for poor air quality.

“As the Front Range grows, we need to be vigilant on helping the problem,” Gerber said, “rather than making it worse. That responsibility should be shared by everyone, from individuals to corporations.”

One factor holding back Colorado’s progress in cleaning air — as compared to other states — is increased oil and gas extraction, Billings said.

Agencies such as Denver’s Department of Environmental Health are aware of this. In fact, a bulk of the department’s workload includes

• US 285: Indian Hills to CO 8 • US 40 (Colfax): Tower Road to Sable Boulevard • US 40 (Colfax): Berthoud Falls to Empire Crews began work on Oct. 12 on northbound I-25 from Alameda Avenue to 48th Avenue. The project is expected to be complete in spring 2018.

For more information on the Asphalt Pavement Crack Repair project, call the project information line at 720829-4929 or send an email to DenverHighways@PublicInfoTeam.com.

For information on travel conditions, visit CoTrip.org and sign up for GovDelivery, or call 511. Updates are also available via Twitter @coloradodot and Facebook at Facebook.com/ Coloradodot.

figuring out how to reduce ozone, said Gregg Thomas, environmental director in the City and County of Denver’s Department of Environmental Health.

Currently, the department is working on a policy that could help to reduce emissions in the oil and gas industry, Thomas said.

But it’s important for the general public to understand it also can help improve air quality on a daily basis by doing little things, such as using public transportation more often, Thomas said.

“When there’s a million of us doing it, we can make an impact,” Thomas said. “Even if you don’t think it’s a lot, that collective impact can make a difference.”

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Firefighters take part in Wheat Ridge’s annual trunk or treat.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS NEAR YOU Castle Rock Spooktacular 2017 The Miller Activity Complex at Philip S. Miller Park 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway Saturday, Oct. 28 1 to 3 p.m.

Harvest Festival The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway Saturday, Oct. 28 4 to 8 p.m.

Englewood Halloween Carnival Englewood Recreation Center 1155 W. Oxford Ave. Wednesday, Oct. 25 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Highlands Ranch Trick or treat street Recreation Center at Eastridge 9568 S. University Blvd.

Saturday, Oct. 28 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Littleton Goblin Give Out Downtown Littleton Saturday, Oct. 28 Noon to 5 p.m.

Parker Trick or treat on main street O’Brien Park and Main Street Tuesday, Oct. 31 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Children come ready for work at Wheat Ridge’s annual trunk or treat event. PHOTO COURTESY

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Children go trick or treating at Wheat Ridge’s annual trunk or treat. This year’s event will be on Oct. 28 PHOTO COURTESY LOCALWORKS

Choices around area abound for a family-friendly Halloween Cities, libraries, high schools and more celebrate the most haunted night of the year

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It can be a bit nerve-wracking for parents to send their children out trick-or-treating when Halloween rolls around every year, with strangers around and visiting places they might not be familiar with.

But more and more cities, libraries and other organizations have stepped up over the years to provide a family-friendly experience that allows children to load up on candy, parents to keep an eye on them and hopefully have some fun themselves.

“We have businesses and families who come back year and year and get so creative,” said Ashley Holland, marketing and events coordinator with Wheat Ridge’s Localworks, which organizes the city’s Trunk or Treat event. “It’s a total community effort that brings everyone together to make something fun for everyone.”

There are a variety of options for a family searching for something to do. There are options like Wheat Ridge and Thornton, which offer trunk or treats — where people open up the trunks of their cars and decorate them — merchant trick-or-treat streets in cities like Arvada, Littleton and Golden, and community sponsored parties and trick-or-treat streets in cities like Highlands Ranch, Thornton and Castle Rock.

Trunk or treats are family friendly Halloween events where residents, businesses and nonprofits gather to decorate their cars for trick or treating.

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“We feel that it is important to offer safe, family friendly events during the year because Castle Rock is a cherished, sought-out and unique community,” said Heather Rossiter, special programs supervisor in the town’s parks and recreation department. “It’s safe, it’s family friendly. It’s where you know your neighbors.”

Castle Rock’s Spooktacular brings events for children like bounce houses, face-painting and games to the Miller Activity Complex, and from there, families can head over to the nearby amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park for a harvest festival. The event features a pumpkin patch, hay bale maze, hay rides, mini-pumpkin SEE CHOICES, P17

ne of the fun things about binge-watching — aside from spending long stretches in a reclining position — is you get a lot of plot, character COMING development and acting range in a ATTRACTIONS compressed amount of time.

The trend, thanks to the advent of services like Netflix, Hulu and On Demand, has gathered steam over the past five years.

But as it turns out, Clarke Reader the idea isn’t that new. The theater world developed a similar approach — the repertory season — as far back as the early 1900s. In this case, the same ensemble company of actors, directors and designers put on all shows in a season.

At one time a common occurrence, repertory seasons are infrequent today.

However, the Arvada Center’s Black Box theater is bringing it back.

“For some reason, the rep approach has fallen out of fashion in arts organizations,” said Lynne Collins, artistic director of plays at the center. “But if you’re smart in building your ensemble, you have a company that supports each other throughout every show.”

The repertory approach allows audiences to see the same actors stretch themselves in very different plays.

“Audiences get to see different styles, lines and characters,” said Geoffrey Kent, actor and director in the company.

“There’s a through line in our shows this year about secrets and community that play out in different ways.”

The Arvada Center started its first of four rep shows for the 2017-2018 season with “The Foreigner,” which runs through Nov. 18.

“It really is a perfect comedy,” said Kent, the show’s director. “It’s an interesting time for a show about an immigrant, especially one who is really heroic.”

The remaining three shows, “Sense and Sensibility,” “The Electric Baby” and “All My Sons,” start in the winter and run through the spring.

“This is our second season taking the repertory approach,” Collins said, “and that’s given us confidence to have a bigger company this year, and get to a more true repertory experience.”

For times and tickets, go to www. arvadacenter.org.

The real Rocktober The Rockies playoff run might not have lasted long, but the real Rocktober is every Tuesday at independent record stores like Twist and Shout and Angelo’s. Go to your local location every week to get exclusive vinyl releases from artists like Mastodon, Gary Clark SEE NOTES, P17

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7October 20, 2017

Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild brings its annual show to Englewood Sale items include wide variety of beautiful, unique goods

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When The Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild makes its annual autumnal visit to the Community Room at Englewood Civic Center on Oct. 26-28, the large, light, plain space just comes to life.

Guild members, who live across the metro area and in the mountains, work through the year to create lovely items for this beautiful show/sale.

Racks hold colorful scarves of silk, linen, wool, rayon, cotton and blends. They are woven, painted, dyed, etc., created with a variety of fiber techniques.

The visitor is compelled to stop and stroke them! And probably choose some for favorite relatives or friends of all ages, as well as for oneself.

Additional racks display woven, painted and quilted art-towear: jackets, shawls, vests and more.

Tables are covered with knitted and crocheted hats, gloves, purses, jewelry. Items for children are included. Fibers of all sorts appear, spun from wool, mohair, silk, alpaca and sometimes dog hair! Artists save brushings through the year and spin soft yarns to knit into small items.

On shelves at the back, one can find a display of really astonishing baskets — traditional and contemporary-sculptural. Some are meant to be used and others are purely decorative. Don’t miss them. Little Red Riding Hood’s basket they’re not!

A group of tables will hold smaller gift items: Christmas ornaments, hair ornaments, small cushy toys, booties and sweaters for tiny persons. Cast paper creations have joined the mix in recent years, as have richly textured felted items. And there are rugs and table runners, as well as napkins, place mats, dish towels, pillows and other soft things to grace a home.

There will be ongoing textile demonstrations by spinners and weavers and well-informed Guild members will be on hand to talk with a visitor about the techniques and required skills for mastering them. (Many of these members teach throughout the area, and Guild membership is open to prospective members.)

And, while you stroll, notice the one-of-a-kind garments some members are wearing!

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painting, pumpkin carving and movies after sunset. There’s also local craft beer and food for the adults.

In Northglenn, the high school is transformed into a different theme every year — this year’s (the event’s 19th) theme is Beetlejuice, said Renae Lehr, public information officer with the Northglenn Police Department.

“It’s free and safe, which is great for everyone,” she added. “In previous years, more than 5,000 kids have received about 3,000 pounds of candy.”

Olde Town Arvada celebrates Halloween with its small businesses, who gift out candy to the children who come knocking. There’s also music and a costume contests with prizes.

“More than half of our business participate and give out candy,” said Samantha Geerdes, events manager with the Arvada Chamber. “Not only is the event safe for everyone, but it brings people in to see our businesses.

And maybe they stay after the event and have dinner.”

In Wheat Ridge, the trunk or treat at Stevens Elementary is a way for businesses, nonprofits and individuals to gather and decorate cars in a variety of themes, from scary to Disney and much more.

“We have a tent haunted house that people set up in the parking lot, with members of the Wheat Ridge High School marching band volunteering as scarers,” Holland said. “We have so many volunteers who work together.

My favorite part is not only seeing all the costumes the kids are in, but the car decorations that people do themselves.”

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A silk noil scarf by Susan DuBoisfrom a previous Rocky Mountain Weavers show is an example of whatmay be found at the exhibit. The warp is handpainted with natural dyes.

PHOTOS FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEAVERS GUILD

IF YOU GO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEAVERS GUILD sale will be Oct. 26-28 at the Englewood Civic Center’s Community Room on the second level, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Hours: 4-8 p.m.

Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission and parking are free. Information: rmweaversguild.org/fibers-arts-sale-2.

Two examples of doubleweave

by Judie Dickinson from a previous exhibit illustrates the quality of fiber arts displayed.

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Up for a little fright?

For a scary fun theater experience, Oh Susanna Vintage Photo in downtown Golden (upstairs from the Buffalo Rose) is hosting Madame Zervanos Traveling Mystery Show and its presentation of “The Theater of the Dead” every Saturday at 7 and 7:30 p.m. throughout the month. The show is a mix of theater, improv and interactive murder mystery.

Visit www.madameztravelingmysteryshow.com for all you need to know.

A wine education Up north, The Avenues Crofton Park is hosting its bi-monthly wine education program on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. “Wine Production” will cover techniques for wine production and preservation, and is presented by The Wine Education Institute. The free event is open to the public, but connoisseurs need to RSVP at 720-328-9548. Visit www.

LiveTheAvenues.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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October 20, 2017O

‘Love Letters’ gets loving treatment on Lone Tree stage Lifelong friendship explored in play

by A.R. Gurney

Bruce Sevy will direct a production of “Love Letters”

by A.R. Gurney at Lone Tree Arts Center, running Nov. 9 to 19.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Love Letters,” A.R. Gurney’s intimate look at a lifelong friendship — back in the day when we actually wrote letters as a major means of communication — is Lone Tree Arts Center’s first theatrical production for the 2017-2018 season, opening Nov. 9, with direction by the widely experienced Bruce Sevy.

Last July, Sevy cast well-known Denver actors Candy Brown and Mark Rubald as Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. He said he had directed the work previously, but only in the way it’s frequently presented: with a different couple reading the words each night (sometimes not trained actors).

Both Brown and Rubald are wellsuited to their parts, Sevy said: Rubald’s father was a lawyer and his family somewhat like Gurney’s (and like Andrew’s), and Brown spent lots of time in New York and understands Melissa’s lifestyle.

Sevy is excited over the potential of this skillful pair playing the roles

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every night — with an actual set and stage lighting — instead of just a table and two chairs.

Rehearsals start on Halloween and opening night is Nov. 9 in the Lone Tree Arts Center’s Event Hall, a space that allows for an intimate set design and connection with the audience. (The hall was originally created with the former Lone Tree Theatre Company in mind, so it is designed to have lights and sound equipment installed as needed, although that company unfortunately discontinued before LTAC opened.)

Now “semi-retired,” Sevy started work with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Denver Center Theatre Company in 1983, serving

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He grew up in California’s Central Valley/Stockton/San Francisco/ Santa Barbara, where he was active in high school theater and then educated at the Pacific Conservatory, followed by a staff position there after graduation. He next competed for admission to the American Conservatory in San Francisco and “apprenticed myself to the director.”

Seattle’s busy theatre scene was the next base of operations — “I flew a lot,” he recalls — and then a

call came from Denver …

Impressed with the welcome experienced from Lone Tree’s staff (he had been acquainted with director Lisa Rigsby Peterson since her work at the Denver Center), he is looking forward to rehearsing onsite, “in this nice intimate space” (not often possible). “We can hang the lights” (early). But, he doesn’t “want to overproduce.”

“I am really enjoying the process,” he added.

The story traces correspondence between the properly reared children of East Coast upper crusts — where invitations and thank you notes were a given. They start with a first 7-year-old’s note from Andrew, who always loved writing letters, to the less-enthusiastic Melissa. While the pair never connects romantically, they remain lifelong friends and the audience tunes in along the way to two quite different lives — and ongoing mutual support and sympathy where appropriate.

Sevy commented that playwright A. R. Gurney, who wrote a number of his scripts based on his well-off family and growing up in Buffalo, played the Andrew role first, when it appeared in New York in 1989.

(Gurney recently passed away.)

“He was a good writer,” Sevy observed.

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7October 20, 2017

Consternation, collaboration and coexistence PACE, Lone Tree Arts Center find their niches in south metro Denver region

TO LEARN MORE For more information on upcoming performances and opportunities at the PACE Center and the Lone Tree Arts Center, check out their websites: Lone Tree Arts Center: lonetreeartscenter.org

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In 2011, there was concern that opening two performing arts centers within eight miles — and two months — of each other would be too much of a good thing. But as the PACE Center and the Lone Tree Arts Center each enter their seventh seasons of performances and community programs, both venues have forged their own path, while helping each other along the way.

“When the two centers opened … there was a lot of consternation,” said Parker Arts Cultural Director Elaine Mariner.

Lisa Rigsby Peterson, executive director at the Lone Tree Arts Center, said the concern was justified.

“I think it was reasonable to be worried because both communities invested large amounts of money into these projects,” she said. “But just out of the gate we distinguished ourselves.”

Both centers sought local talent and production companies at the outset, but the Arts Center, with its proximity to the I-25 corridor, soon began looking for national theater productions

PACE Center: parkerarts.org

Lisa Rigsby Peterson, executive director of the Lone Tree Arts Center, stands outside the venue’s facade. Rigsby Peterson says the combination of the PACE Center and the Lone Tree Arts Center makes the south metro region competitive with the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

TOM SKELLEY while PACE sought out community theater and the occasional big-name singer or comedian.

“If you want to see a classic, Broadway play you’ll go (to Lone Tree) but if you love the old favorites, you’re going to come here and see ‘South Pacific,’” Mariner said.

Initially, staffs at both centers were in constant contact to avoid booking similar acts at the same time.

Now they each schedule productions through the Rocky Mountain Arts Consortium, a group comprising professional theaters from Montana, Wyoming, Utah and other regions in Colorado. The association allows both venues to book popular acts as they

travel through the region while avoiding oversaturating the market.

Maintaining independent talent is one side of the collaborative coin; the other is sharing staff behind the scenes. Some ushers volunteer at both venues, and lighting and audio crew members shift from one stage to the other as needed, providing an economic foothold for local industry employees.

“It’s great for the art community,” Rigsby Peterson said. “To have two arts centers that have work for artistic professionals in the south metro area, that’s huge.”

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Both directors also take pride in their centers’ individuality, attracting different types of talent while serving audiences largely from the same area. Mariner said the centers keep each other on their toes, while Rigsby Peterson added that the combination gives cultural curators in Denver cause to look over their shoulders.

“Together we are sometimes giving downtown a run for their money,” Rigsby Peterson said.

Mariner agreed, adding that now the question isn’t whether there’s room for two performing centers, it’s whether the metro area is big enough for three.

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October 20, 2017O

Magic brings wonder to stage in Lakewood SONYA’S SAMPLER

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hampion magicians Joe Givan and Carol Massie, who run Theatre of Dreams in Castle Rock, will be featured performers in the 12th Annual “Magic Beyond Belief !! XII,” an event hosted Sonya Ellingboe by the Mile High Magicians Society.

It will begin in the Lakewood Cultural Center’s lobby and continue with a two-hour show in the theater at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4.

The Lakewood Cultural Center is at 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Tickets cost $25, Lakewood.org/tickets or 303-987-7845. Appropriate for all ages.

Tesoro Historic Lecture series Dr. Paul Hutton, Western history scholar from the University of New Mexico, will talk about his book, “The Apache Wars,” at 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, and at 2 p.m.

Oct. 29 at Denver Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave., fifth Floor. Both are free. He will also speak at a dinner lecture on Oct. 29 at The Fort Restaurant at 6 p.m., 19192 Highway 8, Morrison ($68). For information/ reservations: 303-839-1671, TesoroCulturalCenter.org.

Magicians Joe Givan and Carol Massie, of Theatre of Dreams in Castle Rock, will perform in ”Magic Beyond Belief!! XII,” an annual event hosted by the Mile High Magician’s Society at Lakewood Cultural Center on Nov. 4. COURTESY PHOTO

of Modern Art at the Denver Art Museum, will talk about the “Women of Abstract Expressionism” exhibit she organized last year at the DAM, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton.

This was the first-ever exhibition to recognize these women individually.

Dr. Chanzit will discuss Abstract Expressionism as a movement and show slides of paintings in the show she curated. Free, but tickets, available at the museum desk, are needed.

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Parker Symphony “Sounds of the Deep” will bring music of a darker bent to the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27. The Parker Symphony’s concert will include: “Orpheus in the Underworld,” selections from “Phantom of the Opera,” overture to “Die Fledermaus” and more. Tickets: 303-805-6800.

Linda Suttle directs Littleton’s Linda Suttle directs Spotlight Theater’s production of the comedy “Buyer and Cellar” by Jonathan Tolins, which opened Oct. 14 and plays through Nov. 11 at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Lowry, Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $23-$25, thisisspotlight.com, 720-530-4596.

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Ai Weiwei Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s monumental “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads,” 12 large animal heads that are bronze symbols of the Chinese Zodiac, have been placed near the Sea Lion Fountain at the north end of Denver Civic Center. The internationally known collection will stay in Denver for a year, as part of its world tour, which began in 2010. Famous sculptor Ai Weiwei remains an activist, although he is not permitted to leave China. The sculptures were inspired by the fountain clock of the Yuanming Yuan, an 18th-century imperial retreat outside of Beijing, according to The New York Times. Each head is about four by three feet and stands 10 feet tall on its pillar, weighing nearly 1,000 pounds. Visit them at Broadway and Colfax Avenue.

Latin jazz Adonis Puentes and the Voice of Cuba Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m.

Nov. 3 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: 720509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

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Choose a favorite. Also, Oct. 28 is the date for the annual Goblin Give Out, from noon to 5 p.m. Wear your Halloween costumes and visit participating businesses for a treat. It’s fun to watch some entire families in costume strolling Main Street on that Saturday.

Speaking of dinosaurs …

“Earth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live,” a collection of lifelike dinosaur puppets, will appear at 2 and 7 p.m. at the University of Denver’s Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., on Nov. 11. Tickets start at $25, newmantix.com, 303-8717720. Icing on the cake as we learn more and more about the dinosaur bones found in Thornton last summer (named “Tiny” by Thornton school kids). Families can watch as the pieces are being carefully cleaned up and prepared for exhibition at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. And — with fortuitous timing — DMNS features the traveling exhibit, “Ultimate Dinosaurs,” with discoveries from around the world.

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Harvest fest raises fun, funds

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“We’ve got a multigenerational love affair with this place,” said Garrett Crawford, who brought both his 1-year-old son Magnus Crawford and his mom Kim Crawford. “It’s our escape from the big city.”

Visitors circled the festival on mule-drawn hayrides, while others tried their hand at pressing cider. The festival drew thousands of attendees and raised funds for the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum.

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Block Party brings thousands to downtown Englewood New signature event for fall brings city together at Hampden Avenue

People gathered around the fire tables at the Englewood Block Party Oct. 14. Trestle and Table, an Englewoodbased business that makes and sells patio tables, fire tables, wine racks and other furniture, had a display spot at the event.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The first-ever Englewood Block Party event closed down the 3400 block of South Broadway to round up locals and outsiders alike at an event filled with music, community vendors and even the NFL’s Sunday Night Football bus.

But the flair of the event was decidedly and intensely local — the Englewood Historic Preservation Society sold posters and gave out hot chocolate, the Breakfast Queen stayed open and packed well into the evening and Mayor Joe Jefferson passed out Chinese food to attendees. Moe’s Original Bar B Que satisfied hungry customers at its food truck, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department provided activities for kids.

Jeramie Quintana, a United States Postal Service worker of 10 years, enjoyed the Oct. 14 event with his family. Downtown Englewood is where he delivers mail, from Hampden Avenue to Yale Avenue on South Broadway and South Lincoln Street.

“I’ve been on the route for six

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years,” said Quintana, 31, who lives in Aurora. He took photos with his family in NBC’s Sunday Night Football bus, which was in town for the Denver Broncos’ game Oct. 15.

Crowds lined up to get a look inside the bus, where signed footballs and other fanfare were on display.

Businesses on the block benefitted from the crowds, which didn’t start tapering off until sundown.

The crowds appeared mostly local, said Mark Woulf, an official with the Englewood city manager’s

office. The city planned the block party as a new signature event for Englewood.

“We’re happy, with the monumental planning effort that went into it,” Woulf said.

Amber Peoples, right, treasurer for Pirate Youth Sports, stands with her daughter Jordyn Peoples, an Englewood High School student, at the Englewood Block Party Oct. 14. The Peoples handed out free shirts and tank-tops to get the word out about the nonprofit, which provides youth sports to Englewood kids.

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Denise Hernandez, right, a 26-year-old from Denver, poses with Paul Pizza, 25 and also from Denver, at the Englewood Block Party Oct. 14. They brought their dog Tatum, a 6-year-old black Labrador retriever.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Dated Opportunities Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competition for middle and high school students.

Needs: Notebook, marketing presentation, and robot compliance judges for Oct. 14 competition at Englewood High School; from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, exhibit, spirit and sportsmanship judges, referees, scorekeepers, staging and robot compliance judges for Oct. 21 competition at Englewood High School; from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements: Training provided for all positions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBest.org.

Denver Film Festival Develops opportunities for diverse audiences to discover film through creative, thoughtprovoking experiences.

Need: Help at the Denver Film Festival, which run Nov. 1-12. Volunteer Orientation: 11 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Contact: Seth@DenverFilm.org or go to https://denverfilmfestival.denverfilm. org/support/volunteer/ to sign up for an orientation.

Ongoing Opportunities 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates 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.

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 to help older, lowerincome taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

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

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

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

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

Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area.

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

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

Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org.

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 coutries.

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.

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

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

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

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.

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.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext.

32 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.

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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: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

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

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,

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Cirque Italia: 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 26-28; and 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29 at Southwest Plaza, J.C. Penney, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Go to cirqueitalia. com/tickets.

Vaudeville Style Show: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Colorado.

S.O.S. (Sideshows, Oddities and Spirits) show. Reservations required. Go to http://Tickets.

AmazingShows.com or call 303660-6799.

ART

Colorado Arts Circuit: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the Vehicle Vault, 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker.

For tickets and information, go to http://bit.ly/2wH18ko.

El Jebel Shriners Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Call Bill Schwartz at 303-455-3470.

Fall Festival: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Happy Dog Ranch, 7811 W. Titan Road, Littleton. Free admission; donations accepted for the horse rescue and sanctuary. Go to www.happydogranch.org.

Craft Show and Pumpkin Patch: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Ponderosa High School, 7007 E. Bayou Gulch Road, Parker. Hosted by the Ponderosa High School music boosters.

Fiber Arts Sale: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Englewood Civic Center, 6065 S. Jasmine St., Centennial. Admission and parking are free. Go to http://www.rmweaversguild.org/fiber-arts-sale-2.

Listen to your Art: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch.

More than 130 top quality artisans, face painting, pumpkins, totes for all shoppers, food and fun.

This is Colorado Art Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, through Nov. 2 at Arapahoe Community College Gallery of the Arts, 5000 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to www.heritage-guild.com or contact show director Mary Kay Jacobus at 303-594-4667.

this week’s TOP FIVE Zombie FX: 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Learn makeup tricks and techniques for transforming into a zombie or other ghoulish monster. All ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Arapahoe Philharmonic Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Fisher Auditorium, Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Concert preceded by a silent auction fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www.arapahoephil.org/events/buy-tickets/.

Walk for Wishes and 5K Run: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21 at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Benefit for Make-A-Wish Colorado. Go to http://site.wish.org/site/TR/Events/ General?fr_id=2510&pg=entry#.WdKNiYVkAcY Haunted Douglas County: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Louviers Library, 7885 Louviers Blvd.

Hear the real-life creepy tales of Douglas County that will send shivers down your spine. Adults/ teens. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

MUSIC

Lannie Garret: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 (great women of song) at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5, or go to townhallartscenter.org/lanniegarrett.

Fall and Halloween Recital: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Parker Bible Church, 4391 Mainstreet, Parker. Douglas Elbert Music Association students perform. Beginning to advanced students in costume will play haunting sounds from pianos, instruments, and voices. Event is free. Call 303-840-4487.

EVENTS

Spooky Streets: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 20 at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Arapahoe Road and University Boulevard, Centennial.

Free family event. Halloween entertainment, themed decorations, face painting, balloon artists, magic shows, dancing, caricaturists, Parade of Costumes.

Canned food donations being collected. Call 303-539-7141 or go to www. shopsouthglenn.com.

Light of Unity Festival: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

Uniting people is the purpose of religion, not dividing us. Music

by Malcolm Bamba’s Chamber Quartet. Booths. Littleton Bahai Community. Go to Bahai.org.

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Spooktacular Halloween Dance: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, Wildcat Auditorium. Night of fun, food, prizes, and dancing for people with special needs, ages 16 and up. Join us for some ghoulish games, fearsome fun and frightening food. Costumes optional; ISP required.

Contact 303-471-7043 or summer.aden@hrcaonline.org. Go to www.hrcaonline.org/tr

11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Join author and professor Tom Noel “Dr. Colorado” for a lighthearted overview of our state’s history from Mesa Verde to DIA. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

at Macy’s at Park Meadows, and Friday, Oct. 27 at Macy’s at Cherry Creek. Receive a free bra fitting from a Wacoal fit specialist, and Wacoal will donate $2 for breast cancer research and community health programs. Go to www. fitforthecure.com.

Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Storytime room will be open with a variety of toys that will spark the imagination. Call the children’s department at 303-762-2560.

Parker Wine Walk: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 in downtown Parker. Must be at least 21 to participate. For tickets and information, go to www.parkerchamber.com/events or stop by the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce office, 19590 E. Mainstreet.

Fall Holiday Fun Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. For ages 5-12. Enjoy juggling, fall magic and even an opportunity to spin some plates. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Book Start Workshop: 10 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 27 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Read to children through the library’s Book Start Program. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 (The Black and White Truth About Racism); Monday, Oct. 30 (Mysteries of Mental Illness) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Evening with Author Ausma Zehanat Khan: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Award-winning Colorado author will introduce and talk about “The Bloodprint,” the first novel in her new fantasy series, followed by a book sale and signing.

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

Family Fall Fest: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Celebrate autumn with Halloween-themed games and crafts, seasonal treats, and enchanting stories for the whole family. No registration required; more info at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

AARP Smart Driver Course: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Road, Denver. Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and more. Learn to adjust your driving to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Fit for the Cure: Thursday, Oct. 26

High Line Canal History, Audubon Nature Walk: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. Go to http://www.discoversevenstones. com/events/ to RSVP. JamBOOree: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Gruesome games, creepy crafts and more; don’t forget to wear your costume.

Call the children’s department at 303-762-2560.

Cemetery Tour: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Bear Canyon Ceme-

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tery, 397 N. Perry Park Road, Sedalia. The Bear Canyon Cemetery was founded in 1872 and contains the remains of pioneers significant in the early history of Sedalia, Castle Rock and Douglas County.

Meet at the cemetery. Refreshments will be served following the tour. Contact the Castle Rock Museum 303-814-3164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www.castlerockhistoricalsociety. org. Tour is free and reservations are not required.

Winter Warm Soup Suppers: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Join local caterer Monica Kadillak for an informative session on soup-making.

Recipes and samples are part of this class. Call 303-762-2560.

Meet Local Author Melanie Crowder: 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Crowder will talk about her books, especially her new book “Three Pennies.”

There will be time for questions and Crowder can sign your book.

Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

HEALTH

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 23 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Susan Weitkunat, RD, CDE, teaches the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com.

ER vs. Urgent Care: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at Caley Ridge, 9350 E. Caley Ave., Englewood. Regular meeting of the Arapahoe County Council on Aging; led by Dr. Mark Montano. Call 303-273-2855 or go to www.accoa.info.

Eating Out on the Go: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton.

Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com.

EDUCATION

HRHS Showcase: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Learn about AP programs, engineering and career/ tech ed programs, meet with teachers and the principal, learn about activities and athletics, and more.

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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 of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a 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.”

(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 social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

Contact: Those interested serving this faith-based Colorado nonprofit can contact Deitra Dupray, 303-895-7536 or dadupray@ comcast.net.

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

GraceFull Community Cafe 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/

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

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

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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-8772940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104.

Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com.

BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30

a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com.

Centennial Trusted Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www. trustedleads.com Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton.

For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@aol.com.

Job Seekers group meets from 8-9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Call 720-5507430.

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939.

Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354.

Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults.

Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field.

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

Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrance-free environment. Partners are arranged. Call Sue Bauer at 303-6413534.

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.

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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 I metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850.

Social K 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 ColumbineGeN nealogy@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. M 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 O 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, O contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q. com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@gmail.com. Or call 303-881-0810.

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

Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of Brit- P ish heritage living in the United States.

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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.

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

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.

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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 303797-9251.

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.

SSTM Public Speaking Club: 7-8:30 a.m.

Thursdays at Toast, 2700 W. Bowles Ave., Suite B, Littleton. All ages and all walks of life with the common goal of becoming a more effective communicator. Meeting cost includes breakfast. First-time guests are free. Contact millerleigh13@gmail.com.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1106 meets 9 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at the South Metro Fire and Rescue Building, 9195 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial.

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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.

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A real gem for area equestrians Elizabeth native repairs gear and makes new products by hand

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The smells of coffee and leather fill the air when visitors stop by the Wildflower Saddles and Tack shop at 122 Main St. in Elizabeth, where they are greeted by owner Tom Knowles plus a possible purr from General Sterling Price the cat.

“I come here every day to open the shop, make coffee and feed General Sterling Price,” Knowles said with a smile. “After that I might get a little work done making new tack and possibly repairing or restoring a saddle or two.”

Knowles has a lifetime of experience with saddles and tack. He said he learned to ride horses almost as soon as he could walk and worked cattle a good portion of his life.

“I worked cattle on the hoof for a lot of years. I have been working with their hides since we opened the shop in 1986,” he said. “I like to work with leather and make tack items like reins, bridles, cinches and other items.

“I also love saddles. I repair them for customers and I also have a large collection of saddles, some dating back

Tom Knowles talks about one of the saddles he has in his collection at his business, the Wildflower Saddles and Tack shop in Elizabeth. Knowles restores and repairs saddles and over the years he has assembled a collection that includes some fairly modern saddles as well as some that date to the 1800s.

TOM MUNDS to the late 1800s as well as some that are fairly new. I guess the shop has become sort of a saddle museum.”

As he talked he used a straight edge and knife to cut a blank for reins from the tanned leather he had stretched out on the counter.

He said there are still a lot of people living in the area around Elizabeth

who have horses, and they need a tack shop like Wildflower to repair saddles and gear and as a place to buy new tack items.

“I think this is the only shop like this around the area that does repairs on saddles and tack,” he said. “I know big stores have new items for sale, but I don’t know of another shop close to

here that does repairs like we do.”

The 71-year-old was born on a ranch between Kiowa and Elizabeth and became a cowboy at a young age.

“When I was a boy the family moved to ranch in the Montrose area,” he said. “I learned to ride and work cattle very young. I was about 12 when mom and dad broke up. I decided to go out on my own so I packed a few clothes, saddled my horse, took my dog and left home. I hired out to work cattle then and grew up that way.”

He said he and his dad later reunited and worked together raising horses in the mountains. He graduated from Steamboat Springs High School and went to college for a year.

“During that time I worked cattle and horses at area ranches and I also competed in area rodeos in bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding,” he said.

“Things changes for me in 1967 when I got that wonderful letter from Uncle Sam telling me I had been drafted into the Army.”

He was trained in artillery target acquisition and was in Vietnam in 1986 and 1969.

“My Army training prepared me to attend School of Mines so I could work as a surveyor,” he said. “I did that but I also helped out ranchers I knew when they needed an extra hand for a short time.”

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SPORTS POWER PLAY

Valor aims for new role as member of league

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Alexa Williams, 7, drives a spike across the net for Arapahoe during the Oct. 10 conference volleyball game against Mullen.

Williams and her teammates played strong defense and aggressive offense as the Warriors won the first set 25-19. Mullen rallied to win the second set 25-16 but Arapahoe outscored the Mustangs in the next two sets 25-13 and 25-19 to win the match 3-1. Gwynne Haskins had 12 kills in the match, bringing her team-leading season total to 142.

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Digs by the EngleYards rushing and 0 wood volleyball team passing for Littleton in five sets of a 3-2 in a 27-12 football win loss to Conifer on over Palmer on Oct. 12.

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Combined saves for keepers Tieran Day and Charles Harrison in Heritage’s 2-0 win over Pine Creek on Oct. 14.

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Yards of total offense for Cherry Creek in the 56-28 football win over Denver East on Oct. 12.

Standout Performers Gwynne Haskins, Arapahoe

Addi Iken, Littleton

Ashley Hand, Cherry Creek

The senior had 12 kills and a 54.5 kill percentage in a 3-1 volleyball win over Mullen on Oct. 10.

The senior was second in the Jefferson County 4A cross country championship on Oct. 12 with a time of 19 minutes.

She had 26 assists and averaged 8.7 per set as the senior paced a 3-0 volleyball win over Mullen on Oct. 12.

Matt Norwood, Littleton

Maryah Hoeft, Englewood

Tyler Zoesch, Heritage

The senior finished with 51 digs in a five-set, 3-2 loss to Conifer on Oct. 12.

The 180-pound senior rushed for three touchdowns in a 35-19 football victory over Gateway on Oct. 13.

The senior rushed for 272 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-12 victory over Palmer on Oct. 12.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

alor Christian has been a success athletically since the school opened in 2007.

On the state championship level alone, the Eagles have won 23 championships with 14 runner-up finishes.

OVERTIME “At Valor we’re always looking at ways that we can do things better,” said athletic director Jamie Heiner. “That doesn’t mean how to win more games, that means how do we mentor our kids, how we ensure Jim Benton nobody slips through the cracks, how do we make sure that we are emphasizing spiritual growth and how do we run more efficient practices.

“Everyone knows that talent alone doesn’t win you competitions. We do get some pretty talented kids, but I don’t think we get the talent across the board that everybody assumes we do.”

For a while Valor played as an independent, as the anti-Valor wave gained strength and no leagues would accept the Eagles.

Approval is still pending, but Valor will move up to play in the 5A Jefferson County league for all sports except football in the next two-year cycle.

“That’s our pursuit. It hasn’t officially been passed by the Classification and League Organization Committee and that will be in early November,” said Heiner. “We’ve had great success at the 4A level for a few years.

“That will be a big change for us. We been able to move forward and develop those types of relationships. Through our coaches and administrative staffs, people are seeing who we really are.

We’re not perfect. We make mistakes.

It shows — those other schools are welcoming us into their leagues.”

Pomona’s athletic director, assistant principal and a dozen athletes visited and talked with Valor last spring and members of the Valor administration and athletes will head to Pomona next winter or spring.

In light of Valor’s achievements, football is the sport that has sparked some resentment from other schools.

It seems the waterfall 5A football league alignments, which will end a fruitless two-year cycle this season, will be changed, adjusted, revamped or whatever you might want to call the final proposal that the football committee will make to the Legislative Council.

So which league the Eagles will play football in remains to be determined.

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7October 20, 2017

State tennis title eludes Creek for first time in seven years Bruins finish as the runners-up to Fairview

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There is very little talk among coaches and players in the Cherry Creek tennis program about wins.

Still, senior Tyler Schoen realizes there is still some stress during state tournament time.

“It’s a little frustrating,” Schoen said.

“People at school always ask if we have won state yet. We make news when we lose.”

Schoen knows he will probably hear comments because Creek didn’t win the Class 5A state tournament for the first time in seven seasons.

The competitive three days of state tournament play ended Oct. 14 at the Gates Tennis Center and Fairview edged the Bruins and Regis Jesuit for the state championship.

Fairview, the state runner-up the past six falls to Creek, had 73 points, with the Bruins coming in second with 68 and Regis finishing third with 65 points.

“Second place isn’t really losing but for Creek it kind of is,” Schoen said. “We’re a team, we win as a team and lose as a team.”

In the past 47 seasons, there have now been only six times that the Bruins have not been crowned as state champions.

“It was a good tournament, with three teams within two points to start the final day,” Creek coach Art Quinn said. “I’m proud of Fairview — they did a good job and deserved it.”

Cherry Creek’s Zach Smith and Nick Svichar, the defending No. 4 doubles champions, won the No. 3 doubles title while Schoen and Devin Brownstein captured the No. 4 doubles championship.

George Cavo was the No. 3 singles runnerup and Ben Murray was third at No. 2 singles for Creek. Sam Angell and Drew Hill lost a close three-set title match at No. 1 doubles. Stone Heyman and Nick Eidler were second at No. 2 doubles.

STATE TENNIS: HOW THEY FINISHED The following are scores of the top 19 teams in the Class 5A state tennis championships Oct.12-14 at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver.

1. Fairview 73 2. Cherry Creek 68 3. Regis Jesuit 65 4. Broomfield 22, Boulder 22 6. Chatfield 18 7. Ponderosa 14 8. Denver East 10 9. Mountain Range 9 10. Fossil Ridge 6 11. Grand Junction 4, Mountain Vista 4 13. Arapahoe 3, Rocky Mountain 3 15. Rock Canyon 2, Heritage 2 17. Ralston Valley 1, Fruita Monument 1, Poudre 1 Schoen and Brownstein were involved in the final match of the day against Regis Jesuit and needed to win in order to gain the three points needed for Creek to top Regis in the final team standings.

The Creek pair got stronger as the match wore on and earned a 6-7, 6-4, 6-0 victory over the Raiders’ Matthew Mahoney and James O’Connor.

“I had no idea what the win meant,” said Schoen, who whistles between points.

“Whistling keeps me up and happy. It helps calm me down and I can focus.”

Senior Ryan Neale of Ponderosa played in the first completed match of the finals as it took him less than an hour to capture third place in No. 1 singles with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Javier Valenzuela of Mountain Range.

“I felt like I played a pretty solid, straightforward match,” Neale said. “I just played my game. I served well, that was the main thing.”

Neale lost in straight sets to eventual state champion Christian Holmes of Chatfield in the Oct. 13 semifinals.

“I’m a little hurt that I lost in the semis,” he said. “I wanted to make it to the finals.

I lost to Christian in the semis and he won the tournament. It makes the loss hurt a little less.”

On campus: Arapahoe

• The football team, 1-6 overall, has three regular season games remaining against Boulder, Grandview and Smoky Hill. The Warriors have a combined 7-4 record against those teams, with the four losses coming against Grandview.

This season will be only the second record below .500 in the past eight seasons.

• Coach Mark Hampshire’s soccer team is tied for first place in the Centennial League and the final regular-season game was set to be played Oct. 17 against Overland. The Warriors went into that game unbeaten all-time against the Trailblazers (8-0-1).

• The volleyball team has won three of its past four games, with the loss coming on Oct. 5 against Grandview. The Warriors wrapped up the regular season Oct. 17 against the Wolves.

Cherry Creek

• The field hockey team notched an impressive win with a 1-0 triumph over top-ranked Kent Denver on Oct. 11 as Amelia McCarthy’s goal gave the Bruins the upset win.

• When the football team beat Denver East, 56-28, on Oct. 12 it marked the 252nd career win for coach Dave Logan, which is a career state record for Class 5A. He passed former Creek coach Fred Tesone. Logan, who has coached at Arvada West, Chatfield, Mullen and Creek, is 252-62 and sixth on the all-time wins list. West Grand’s Chris Brown and Scott Yates of Kent Denver, both still active, are the all-time leaders with 321 victories.

• The softball team went into the Region 3 softball qualifying tournament with a sub .500 record of 9-10, but won the championship with wins over Broomfield and Horizon.

Englewood

• Junior running back/linebacker Ikaika Gonzalez-bentosino has been the leader for the football team, which headed into an Oct.

Cherry Creek’s Tyler Schoen returns a serve as his No. 4 doubles parter Devin Brownstein watches during the Oct. 14 championship match.

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News and notes from local high school sports programs

20 game against Elizabeth with a 3-4 record. Gonzalezbentosino has 1,104 all purpose yards and has scored nine touchdowns. He has also made 19 tackles, which included two sacks on defense.

• Coach Erika James’ volleyball team has two of the 4A/3A Colorado 7 league leaders in senior Maryah Hoeft and sophomore Deveyn Hainey.

Hoeft is the league leader with 486 digs and Hainey is second with 135 kills.

Heritage

• The football team won its second straight game and second of the season on Oct. 13 against Gateway and has a chance to gain some revenge as it goes after its third consecutive win Oct. 19 against Dakota Ridge. Last season, the Eagles lost 24-14 to Dakota Ridge.

• Adam Buseck’s boys soccer team started the season losing seven of its first eight games but rebounded with a 3-1-2 record in seven games before the season finale, which was scheduled to be played Oct. 17 against ThunderRidge.

• The volleyball team will be out to end a seven-match losing skid on Oct. 19 against winless Regis Jesuit.

Littleton

• After sustaining its first loss of the season in a 1-0 setback to Valor Christian on Oct. 11, the soccer team maintained a half-game lead in the Jefferson County 4A league heading into the games scheduled for Oct. 16.

• The football team is 2-5 with three games remaining and needs to win all three contests to match the 5-5 mark of 2014, which was the best record in the past eight seasons.

• Addi Iken will represent Littleton at the Oct. 28 state cross country meet after she was the runner-up at the Jefferson County 4A meet on Oct. 12 with a time of 19:00.

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Speed never takes a day off, goes the adage.

“Speed is any sport is very, very important because it’s hard to teach speed,” Cherry Creek soccer coach Chelo Curi said.

The ability to move fast is important in almost all athletic endeavors — and it’s not always just foot speed.

In fall high school sports, explosiveness and quickness are at least as important.

“Speed is important but not the most critical thing,” Valor Christian football coach Rod Sherman said. “I always say explosiveness is the most critical (attribute) for an athlete. At the end of the day, it’s great to have some kids that run 4.5 (seconds) in the 40-yard dash, but you don’t have that many opportunities for a 4.5 40 to come out in the game of football.

It’s much more important to be explosive, make a play in a short space.”

Scott Dowis, volleyball coach at Castle View, agrees with Sherman.

“Speed and quickness are important, but the most important physical skill is explosiveness,” Dowis said.

“The volleyball court is pretty small when there are six players on it in the indoor game. Most of the movement either to the ball defensively and blocking or attacking is quick explosive movements.”

Arapahoe golf coach Harry Buckner said hand speed makes a big difference on the links.

“Many golfers can’t run fast but hand speed and club speed can be developed,” he said. “Distance in golf is related to hand speed.”

In softball, Alameda set a single season record in 2017 with 180 stolen bases, and coach Tom Dillingham echoed the motto about speed being a constant factor.

“Speed is important on both offense and defense,” he said. “Speed, explosiveness and timing is the key to stealing bases.”

Foot speed, quickness and explosiveness can be enhanced — which goes against another age-old adage that speed can’t be improved, that one is born with it.

Allison Skufca, who works for Landow Performance in Centennial,

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aids athletes of all ages to advance their speed.

“That’s what we do,” she said. “We focus more on teaching mechanics, the mechanics of different running stages. You have acceleration and top-end speed. Then, all of our weight room stuff like our lifting gets them stronger and more explosive, which helps with that.

“It really takes two months for an athlete to really start to notice the difference. They will notice the little stuff as they adapt to the training, but a good eight to 12 weeks is when they will really start to notice.”

High school coaches, too, have their own ways of enriching speed.

“Quick, short running spurts will improve it because it adds to the burst and the first three steps,” Curi said.

For many athletes, speed and explosiveness training are done both at

and outside of school.

“We are lucky at Castle View to have a great strength (program) staffed by Patrick McHenry,” Dowis said. “He and his staff work our players three days a week during the summer to get them stronger and more explosive. We also have players who work with other SAQ (strength, agility, quickness) coaches throughout the year through their clubs or independently.”

To Sherman, the most important period for improving explosiveness is the off-season.

“Once you can get into season, you can improve a little bit but it’s what you do out of season,” Sherman said. “Using the weight room to build the base of explosiveness and you can use the field to train and to funnel that into on field explosiveness.”

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One thing that is certain is the Valor will not play an independent national schedule as rumored.

“I’ve heard three or four different scenarios,” said Heiner. “We were in the Centennial before. It would make sense that we would go into Jeffco.

I’ve heard there are two scenarios that seem more likely where there are six teams in every league and we may end up in a league that has Highlands Ranch schools in it.”

Stay tuned.

Old fashioned softball Coach Tom Dillingham’s Alameda softball team didn’t qualify for the regional tournaments and will not play in the Oct. 20-21 state tournament, which is too bad for fans wanting to watch old-fashioned-style softball.

The Pirates went 12-7 and finished third in the 4A/3A Colorado 7 League and played small ball with fake bunts, bunts, slap hits and plenty of stolen bases to manufacture runs.

Alameda had 180 stolen bases, which will go down as a state record since standards only go back to 2009 and the previous high was 179 by Burlington in 2014.

“In softball, and it’s no different than baseball, people believe in hitting the long ball and driving the ball,” said Dillingham. “Because I’m an old-school guy I believe in using the skill set you have.

“For the past few years we’ve either had girls that were fast or quick. We used the short game to our advantage.

We bunted real well, we fake-bunted well and we slapped real well.

“There’s no team in our league that we didn’t run against. We were, as a team, gap hitters and single hitters. It’s not rocket science that you score easier from second base and third base than first base.

We fake-bunt and run. We bunt and run, slap and run. We steal third a lot too.”

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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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 17, 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) PRABODH GUPTA Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, a Division of Treasury Bank, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PENNYMAC HOLDINGS LLC Date of Deed of Trust June 30, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3158614 Original Principal Amount $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $484,291.82

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.

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LOT 5, BLOCK 2, LAKEVIEW AT THE HILLS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5245 S Hanover Way, Englewood, CO 80111.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 19, BLOCK 3, RIDGEVIEW HILLS NORTH FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4649 E EUCLID CIR, CENTENNIAL, CO 80121.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/13/2017, 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: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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

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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: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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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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: 08/23/2017 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 # 00000006907034 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.: 0434-2017 First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0404-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 4, 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) FRED T DUARTE AND MARY J DUARTE Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2016 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 15, 2016 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D6089828 Original Principal Amount $432,437.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $429,582.20 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 12, BLOCK 2, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 8062 S WILLIAMS CT, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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

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Original Grantor(s) Chris Blair and Leslie Blair Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage LOT 12, BLOCK 2, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVICurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt SION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF ARLSF9 Master Participation Trust APAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Date of Deed of Trust July 06, 2004 Also known by street and number as: County of Recording F 8062 S WILLIAMS CT, Arapahoe CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2004 1 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL Recording Information (Reception No. and/or To advertise yourBook/Page public notices OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENNo.) call 303-566-4100 a CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF B4128468 TRUST. Original Principal Amount $175,000.00 s NOTICE OF SALE Outstanding Principal Balance w $152,325.31 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt set cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of“ as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due togetherm THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will with all other payments provided for in the evidat public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and a 11/29/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County other violations thereof.

Administration Building, 5334 South Prince l Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), c Lots 1 and 2, Block 88, Sheridan Heights, Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in Arapahoe County, State of Colorado t said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of s Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale Also known by street and number as: and other items allowed by law, and will issue to 2000 W Adriatic Pl, Englewood, CO 80110. t the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALLD OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENFirst Publication: 10/5/2017 CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OFf Last Publication: 11/2/2017 TRUST. b Name of Publication: Littleton Independent NOTICE OF SALE IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt se-t TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein,e PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale EXTENDED; as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. w THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 11/29/2017, 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.

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: 08/04/2017 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 # 00000006895429 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.: 0404-2017 First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0407-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) Chris Blair and Leslie Blair Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home Equity Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF9 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust July 06, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4128468 Original Principal Amount $175,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,325.31 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together

First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 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: 08/08/2017 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: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649

Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 803055500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7225-2020

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.: 0407-2017 First Publication: 10/5/2017 Last Publication: 11/2/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0431-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On August 22, 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) ELIZABETH J THOMPSON

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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.

LOT 70, BLOCK 2, HERITAGE GREENS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

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Original Grantor(s) “I do custom work. I talk Also known by street and number as: FLOYD D POWELL 7744 S Elm Ct, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122. with the customer and I try to Original Beneficiary(ies) UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL tool the leather to create theTHE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENdesigns and appearance theyCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF FROM PAGE 28 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUST. want on the saddle,” he said.

TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION SERIES 2016-CTT NOTICE OF SALE CRSa§38-38-103 “I spend lot of time on a 1980s he and his wife worked on Date of Deed of Trust FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0431-2017 project and it takes me aboutThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt sea ranch near Kiowa.

February 28, 2005 County of Recording cured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given 200 hours to do an all the work “We decided to needed to do Arapahoe has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale with regard to the following described Deed of Recording Date of Deed of Trust as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Trust: on a special custom saddle.” something to make a living when March 07, 2005 His dad said he is proud of we left ranching so we opened Recording Information (Reception No. and/or THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will On August 22, 2017, the undersigned Public Book/Page No.) at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, caused the Notice of Election and his son. this shop in ‘86,” Knowles said. Trustee B5031985 12/13/2017, at the East Hearing Room, County Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described is an artist,” Tom said.

“My son Tad worked here with below to“Tad Original Principal Amount Administration Building, 5334 South Prince be recorded in the County of Arapahoe $360,000.00 records.

Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the “His work is amazing.” me for a while.”

Outstanding Principal Balance highest and best bidder for cash, the said real $287,615.33 Grantor(s) property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), 71-year-old said he plans Tad Knowles said he learned OriginalThe ELIZABETH J THOMPSON Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the continue to operate the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in about saddles and working Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are ANDto ERIC W THOMPSON hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of Original Beneficiary(ies) said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of shop as long as he can. leather from his dad. trust have been violated as follows: failure to Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. “I enjoy working with pay principal and interest when due together “I helped dad in the shop beand other items allowed by law, and will issue to Current Holder of Evidence of Debt with all other payments provided for in the evidthe purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as WELLS FARGO BANK, NA and I like it that I can cause I was too lazy to work and Dateleather ence of debt secured by the deed of trust and provided by law. of Deed of Trust other violations thereof.

12, 2010 repair a favorite saddle for too scared to steal,” he said with a November First Publication: 10/19/2017 County of Recording a customer,” he said. “But I Last Publication: 11/16/2017 smile in his voice. “I learned how Arapahoe THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Date of Deed of Trust don’t spend all my time in the to repair tack and saddles from Recording November 15, 2010 LOT 8, BLOCK 7, SOUTHWIND SUBDIVIRecording Information (Reception No. saddles IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A shop.

Working with Dad. I also found I had a knack SION, FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOBook/Page No.) and tack you meet people who for creating custom saddles and it and/or RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF TICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE D0117565 ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE Original Principal Amountand, if they needPARTIES work cattle a became my passion.”

EXTENDED; $369,750.00 hand with roundup or brandHe said he eventually moved Outstanding Principal Balance Also known by street and number as: 7264 S BROADWAY, IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A ing, I pitch in and lend a hand to Kiowa because there wasn’t $321,705.14 Knowles, of the Main St. CO in Elizabeth talks CENTENNIAL, 80122.

LENDERTom OR SERVICER HASowner VIOLATED THE Wildflower Saddles and Tack shop at 122 REQUIREMENTS FOR A of SINGLE POINTtack OF items he stocks in his store. Knowles makes most of the new items to CRSI§38-38-101(4)(i), you are because am still pretty good enough room in Elizabeth for his Pursuant about some the new THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of working cattle.” work. on display and he canINrestore or repair saddles for- PUBLICATION customers.

TOM MUNDSENOF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING SECtrustat have been violated as follows: failure to COMBINED NOTICE 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.

TION 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.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 70, BLOCK 2, HERITAGE GREENS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 7744 S Elm Ct, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0431-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 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) ELIZABETH J THOMPSON AND ERIC W THOMPSON Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust November 12, 2010 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 15, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D0117565 Original Principal Amount $369,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $321,705.14

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 70, BLOCK 2, HERITAGE GREENS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO.2, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7744 S Elm Ct, CENTENNIAL, CO 80122.

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

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/13/2017, 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

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

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

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, 12/13/2017, 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.

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First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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: 08/22/2017 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: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

NOTICE OF SALE

NOW HIRING

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.

ROAD MAINTENANCE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE I I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday,

On August 23, 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.

at the East Hearing Room, County Permanent and temporary positions12/13/2017, available across Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Original Grantor(s) Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, FLOYD D POWELL Colorado. Pay ranges from $16.52-$20.01/hr, depending on sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real Original Beneficiary(ies) location. Performs roadway maintenance and heavy equipment property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Grantor(s)'labor heirs and assigns therein, for the of Evidence operation. Current ClassHolder A or B CDLof Debt and 2 years heavy and equip purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN operation ITS experience is required.

Our employees are skilled said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS leaders at all TRUSTEE levels FOR of the organization, making aattorneys' directfees, impact onof sale Trust, plus the expenses THE RMAC TRUST, and other items allowed by law, and will issue to DATE: 08/22/2017 SERIES 2016-CTT public safety in all communities they serve. EOE the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the Date of Deed of Trust Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0444-2017

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:

Public Trustees

Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592

Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-016139 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.: 0431-2017 First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0444-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 23, 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) FLOYD D POWELL Original Beneficiary(ies) UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Date of Deed of Trust February 28, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5031985 Original Principal Amount $360,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $287,615.33 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

February 28, 2005

provided by law.

Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 07, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5031985 Original Principal Amount $360,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $287,615.33

First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Public Trustees

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, BLOCK 7, SOUTHWIND SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 7264 S BROADWAY, 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, 12/13/2017, 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: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 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

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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: 08/25/2017 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 # 00000006805584

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.: 0444-2017 First Publication: 10/19/2017 Last Publication: 11/16/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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40 Centennial Citizen

October 20, 2017O

Attention, 8th graders:

LPS high schools welcome the Class of 2022!

You are invited to attend:

Littleton High School Lion Pride Preview and International Baccalaureate Program Info.

LHS Theater Wed., Nov. 1, 2017 6:30 p.m.

Heritage High School Freshman Showcase

Arapahoe High School Freshman Showcase

HHS Theater Tues., Nov. 7, 2017 6 p.m.

Sitting Eagle Gym Mon., Dec. 4, 2017 6 p.m.

All interested high school students are welcome to attend these events!

AWARD-WINNING HIGH SCHOOLS:  Nationally recognized for academic excellence  90% of graduates plan to attend college or post secondary education  College Preparatory, Advanced Placement, Concurrent Enrollment, Career and Technical Education, Comprehensive Electives  Class of 2017 earned more than $40 million in college scholarships  Consistently high number of National Merit Scholars, Boettcher Scholars, Presidential Scholars, and appointments to U.S. military academies  Highly competitive in athletics, STEM and performing arts

All three high schools are currently accepting applications for out-of-district students

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