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VOLUME 34 | ISSUE 51

County discusses home-based business regs Residents ask for clarification in rules, share frustrations

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Newspaper headlines showed residents, lawmakers and neighboring cities were concerned about the Highlands Ranch develPHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES opment plan.

Highlands Ranch — 40 years in the making HRCA, Metro District talk community success

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Capping off a year of monthly presentations to celebrate 40 years

of modern-day Highlands Ranch, the Highlands Ranch Historical Society provided residents with insight into how the community functions.

During the Nov. 15 presentation, guest speakers from the Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) and the Highlands Ranch Metro District talked about the

past, present and future of the unincorporated community.

Mike Renshaw, general manager of the metro district, said he has only been in Highlands Ranch for 11 months but can tell that good planning from the 1980s is why success is felt today.

SEE 40 YEARS, P4

Panel pushes solutions to youth mental health crisis Children’s Hospital Colorado, partners unveil playbook

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Not letting up on federal and

state lawmakers, Children’s Hospital Colorado held another roundtable discussion to push the message that action needs to

be taken immediately to address growing mental health crisis for young patients.

In June, Children’s held similar discussions, officially declaring a SEE SOLUTIONS, P11

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Artists help to define local beer scene

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Home-based business regulations were the topic of discussion in a special town-hall meeting hosted by the Douglas County commissioners on Nov. 16.

Commissioners took citizen questions and concerns during the hourlong meeting. County staff attended the meeting to answer questions and clarify how the codes are implemented and enforced.

Commissioner George Teal, who had a home-based business in the past, said he has concerns about how current county codes are written because they directly impact some residents who are not causing problems.

In the case of Jenna Bacon and her husband, the county has given them a letter stating they are in violation of home-based business codes. Bacon said her husband manages a grass seed business.

The couple moved from Castle Rock to just outside of Parker in unincorporated Douglas County.

Bacon said she did not think the family business would cause concerns since her husband does the actual work at other people’s homes SEE COUNTY, P8

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School district poised to acquire former Wildlife Experience Benefits touted, but some complain the deal feels rushed

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The Douglas County School District is taking steps to acquire a complex along Lincoln Boulevard that was formerly The Wildlife Experience museum, and later a University of Colorado campus, with hopes of using the property for a long list of district programming and uses.

District staff have touted the proposal as a can’t-miss opportunity to forge new partnerships with higher education institutions, provide significantly more career and technical education to students and help students gain access to major industries in the area.

The 175,000-square-foot space could also be used for central administration office space, event space, professional development for teachers and other uses, staff said.

If the deal goes through, the facility could be up and running with DCSD programs by 2023.

The Wildlife Experience, between Lone Tree and Parker, was established in 2002 as a natural-history museum, theater complex and events venue by David and Gail Liniger, who founded the real estate company Re/Max. In 2014 the complex was donated by the Liniger family to CU for use as a campus known as University of Colorado South Denver. The gift at the time was valued at $40 million.

In September 2020, CU announced the site would be sold and that classes would no longer be held there after mid-2021.

The site went on the market around February 2021. At that time, the district submitted a letter of intent to purchase the site, but CU declined it. In July the Liniger family stepped in.

Now CU is preparing to sell the facility back to the Linigers, who are then expected to sell to the district.

The anticipated closing date is Dec. 15.

The estimated cost for DCSD to purchase the site is $10.3 million.

The district would plan to make another $25 million in tenant finishes through a phased-in project.

The investigatory period for any due diligence by the district ends Dec. 8. If the district does not issue a “notice to proceed” by that time, the seller could withdraw, DCSD general counsel Mary Kay Klimesh said.

‘An investment for our students’ Danny Winsor, the district’s executive director of schools for the Parker region and choice programming, has made passionate pitches to the board of education about the potential to provide students with CTE, such as nursing, culinary or

robotics courses.

“This is an investment for our students,” Winsor said.

The school board held a special meeting about the property acquisition on Nov. 17 at the request of staff.

Directors passed a resolution in a 6-1 vote that will allow district staff to continue preparing contracts required for DCSD to use the building. The resolution also authorizes the superintendent to proceed with acquiring the property, although it only authorizes him to do so and does not direct him to.

Director Kevin Leung voted against the motion because he said the agenda item should be tabled until Nov. 29 when four new board directors are sworn in following the Nov. 2 election.

“I truly feel that the election has consequence and we do have four new board members coming in who deserve deliberation,” he said.

Directors discussed the pending transition of board members and clarified the new board could choose to cancel the deal if it saw red flags with the project.

A couple people who gave public comments called the project an exciting opportunity for students and a no-brainer for the district, including a member of the district’s long range planning committee who said he spoke as one individual.

Still, the timing of the project drew scrutiny, as several people who spoke during public comment said the deal felt shrouded in secrecy and rushed through.

Liz Wagner called the deal “sneaky” and raised concerns about the condition of the property, citing past assessments from previous sales that fell through.

“Your legacy rests in your hands today,” she said.

‘Looked at every crack’ Mike Peterson, who will be sworn in as a board director on Nov. 29, said the project lacked transparency and that the public was given little time to absorb the information provided by the district. He worried that confusion within the public could lead to trust issues that will make passing a mill levy override for teacher pay more difficult.

He asked that the superintendent not issue a notice to proceed until the new board is seated.

Superintendent Corey Wise said the project feels fast-tracked because the timeline is dictated by the real estate transaction between CU and the Liniger family, not the district.

At the past two board meetings, staff recommended that the school district pause plans to build an innovation center and alternative education high school from the ground up. Those plans had been laid out in a bond and mill levy override passed in 2018.

SEE WILDLIFE, P22

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Colo. cracks down on schools with weak reading curriculum Cherry Creek, Douglas County districts among those notified

ten through third grade.

Officials in the Jeffco, Dougco, and Cherry Creek districts are also piloting or selecting state-approved reading programs this year. Some schools in the three districts have been using a state-rejected reading program commonly called Lucy

BY ANN SCHIMKE Calkins, which experts have critiCHALKBEAT COLORADO cized for encouraging students to guess at words instead of sounding Colorado officials have ordered them out.

15% of the state’s school districts School districts often adopt new to replace low-quality elementary curriculum every six or seven years. reading programs, a major step Such purchases can be expensive, toward enforcing a 2019 law that but the influx of federal COVID requires schools to use reading relief money means schools now curriculum backed by science in have extra cash that can cover such kindergarten through third grade. one-time expenses.

The state education department Experts say well-trained teachers sent out dozens of letters in late are critical to teaching reading well, October notifying districts that one but that high-quality curriculum eor more of their schools use unaccan make that job easier. ceptable reading curriculum and Among the districts that received that district officials must submit state letters in October warning that plans by Jan. 17 for complying with they used unacceptable K-3 reading the law. curriculum were those using ReaAmong the districts receiving the dyGEN in some grades or schools, letters are Adams 12, Cherry Creek, Denver, Douglas County, Englewood, including St. Vrain Valley, Boulder Valley, 27J, and Thompson on the Jeffco and Weld RE-4.

Front Range and Roaring Fork and State officials said they likely Salida in westwill send more ern Colorado. letters after Soon after, the clarifying what state withdrew curriculum its demands for some districts those districts to are using. switch.

Given ColoAlong with rado’s local-conseveral other trol ethos and commonly the wide latitude used reading schools have programs, long enjoyed in ReadyGEN was choosing curricreviewed and ulum, the state’s rejected by state oversight effort evaluators in is unprecedentLindsay Drakos, spring 2020. ed and already appears to have co-chair of dyslexia Schools using that prompted some advocacy group COKID programs failed the state’s of Colorado’s review would largest districts have to replace to adopt new them, state officials said then, and reading programs.

But some literacy advocates worry several times since.

But now, the message is changing. that there are signs of state backEducation department officials say pedaling after a recent decision by even though state reviewers rejected education department leaders to allow at least 14 districts to continue ReadyGEN, schools can keep using it because it passed the part of the using a state-rejected reading prostate review focused on whether it gram called ReadyGEN. was scientifically or evidence-based Even so, the state’s crackdown on — the criteria specified in the 2019 K-3 reading curriculum seems to be law — despite having other flaws. working.

“We did hear from districts that Melissa Colsman, associate comsaid, ‘Your own review process missioner of student learning at found this to be meeting scientifithe Colorado Department of Educacally or evidence-based standards,’” tion, said only 41% of Colorado’s Colsman said.

178 school districts last spring met Lindsay Drakos, a co-chair of rules on K-3 reading curriculum. the statewide dyslexia advocacy This fall, that proportion has risen group COKID, said by email that the to 63%. state’s shifting stance on ReadyGEN Officials from the 90,000-student dilutes the state’s reading law and Denver district announced Nov. 11 could open the door for schools to at a public literacy event organized use other rejected programs.

by Chalkbeat that they’re piloting a “If a curriculum is reviewed and state-approved reading program — rejected, then I believe that is that Core Knowledge Language Arts — in some schools this year, with plans — it shouldn’t be used in schools in Colorado,” she said. for a wider adoption in the coming Colsman said the state’s reversal year. on ReadyGEN points to “the realities The curriculum is among a dozen core reading programs that the state has approved for use in kindergarSEE READING, P5

‘If a curriculum is reviewed and rejected, then I believe that is that — it shouldn’t be used in schools in Colorado.’

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Jerry Flannery is the president of the Highlands Ranch Communication Association.

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40 YEARS FROM PAGE 1

“Proper planning prevents poor performance,” he said. “Highland Ranch got it right.”

Going back in time, Renshaw said the idea of creating an unincorporated master-planned community, first introduced in the 1970s, was not met with open arms.

Renshaw showed pictures of newspaper headlines questioning the idea, with residents, neighboring communities and Douglas County officials expressing concern over how

the community would be managed, if water supplies would be depleted and whether it was sustainable.

Moving the project forward, the site of more than 22,000 acres currently known as Highlands Ranch was sold to housing developer Shea Homes. At the time, Renshaw said the sale of the property was the biggest in state history.

The project was owned by Mission Viejo, which later sold to Shea Homes as construction continued.

In the 1980s, the population was was under 3,000. Today, Highlands Ranch has nearly 100,000 residents.

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Highlands Ranch Metro District General Manager Mike Renshaw.

said the answer involves the installation of system development fees, otherwise known as impact fees.

For Highlands Ranch, Renshaw said, smart use of the funds alleviated growing pains, giving the community the ability to build without added pressure.

Highlands Ranch thrives, Renshaw said, because the community falls under Douglas County jurisdiction, which maintains roadways.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office provides police services. The South Metro Fire District provides fire services, he said.

For water, Renshaw said, Highlands Ranch has a sustainable future thanks to services provided

by Centennial Water.

With just under 100 employees on the metro district staff, Renshaw said the continued mission in Highlands Ranch is to provide “innovative, quality services.”

Renshaw bragged about the community’s dedication to family and services. Highlands Ranch is home to 26 parks, 70 miles of trails and 2,600 acres of open space, he said.

In looking at the community side of Highlands Ranch, Jerry Flannery, president of the HRCA, told the more than 30 people in attendance, that there is plenty to be proud of.

As part of the original planning, all Highlands Ranch homeowners

are required to be members of the HRCA. “(Highlands Ranch) was designed as an unincorporated community on purpose,” he said. “There is no need to incorporate because we already get great service from the county.”

Growing steadily over the years, HRCA currently has 110 full and part-time staff members and more than 750 volunteers.

As the community and HRCA has grown, so have the amenities and services in Highlands Ranch, Flannery said. The community has multiple recreation centers, a town center and the coveted back-country wilderness area.

As the community continues to age, Flannery was asked how HRCA deals with aging buildings, paint upgrades and improvements.

Flannery said maintaining high standards in the community is a constant challenge, while noting that customers forced to be a part of a homeowners association (HOA) is like “yin and yang.”

“Some people love being a part of it. Others hate it,” he said.

Per year, Flannery said the HRCA hands out about 30,000 notices to keep up with standards and needs.

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of policy implementation because as we got into actually reviewing what districts were using, you realize that not everything fits into a neat bucket.”

Reviewers of ReadyGEN said the program met key standards for science-based reading instruction, but they noted it doesn’t thoroughly cover all foundational skills. They recommended teachers compensate for these shortcomings by using the company’s intervention lessons, a supplement designed for struggling readers, for all students.

Education department officials said the intervention lessons must be purchased separately and that while the state can encourage schools to buy and use those lessons, they can’t require it. ReadyGEN also fell short on the state’s review in the “usability” category because reviewers said it was hard to navigate.

Become a Chalkbeat sponsor In Denver, the state’s largest district, many schools use staterejected curriculum, with the most common ones being the 2018 version of Benchmark Advance and Benchmark Adelante, the program’s Spanish version.

Meredith Stolte, the district’s director of humanities, said during Thursday’s literacy event that she’s seen a big difference in reading instruction in the pilot classrooms.

“When children engage in the explicit and systematic way of learning to read, the light in them

A file photo of students reading.

is completely different because ... they can understand and it’s not a guessing game,” she said, “which, to be honest, is some of what exists in older curriculum like Benchmark.”

Parent Priscila Ramirez, who also spoke at the literacy event, described the frustration she felt about the reading instruction her son, now a fourth-grader, received in Denver.

“Unfortunately, after many years

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and different schools we saw that he wasn’t learning,” she said. “He wasn’t learning because the learning system or the curriculum that is followed in most schools is not functional for children with dyslexia.”

If districts don’t submit a plan to switch from subpar reading curriculum by the state’s Jan. 17 deadline, Colsman said the department will send reminders. If that doesn’t

work, the department could lower districts’ accreditation rating.

“We want to avoid that as as much as possible because ... it’s a blunt instrument,” she said.

This story is from Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Used by permission. For more, and to support Chalkbeat, visit co.chalkbeat.org.

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Already serving as one of the state’s leaders in robot-assisted surgery, Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree is making a major investment in the future by building a special robotics unit.

Construction in the Lone Tree hospital’s Evergreen building is currently underway for an outpatient robotic surgery center covering more than 26,000 square feet, slated to open in 2022.

Sky Ridge CEO Kirk McCarty said robot-assisted surgery allows doctors to perform a variety of procedures with more precision, flexibility and control than is possible with conventional techniques. Robotic surgery is usually associated with minimally invasive surgery, which can be performed through tiny incisions.

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In the new department, surgeons will focus on specialty procedures in gynecology, bariatrics and urology.

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Bertram said the new department is being built directly next to the gynecology department because of the number of procedures being done for women. Robotic technology has emerged in the last decade to treat issues with the female reproductive system, Bertram said. The robots are able to more precisely remove tumors and address issues with less complications, he said.

Jeff James, a gynecological oncologist at Sky Ridge, said robotics in surgery has continually evolved over the last decade, noting that the ease of use, decrease of set-up time and patient success are all good reasons for the hospital to expand the program.

“Currently, one of the problems is availability,” James said. “With the equipment we have now, we have to schedule surgeons and patients and make sure the robots are available. That is because they create the ability for far more efficiency and better-quality services for the patient.”

In the past, James said preparing for a robotic-assisted surgery could

take more than an hour to put the machine together. Now, with the equipment currently used at Sky Ridge and the future expansion, surgery prep takes around 10 minutes.

In gynecological procedures, James said the advanced robots allow easier access for specialized procedures and with the smart technology on the computer, the robot can correct a surgeon’s hand movements quickly, rotating from left to right or right to left as needed, James said.

McCarty said in looking at where healthcare is headed, it makes sense to expand an area where technology allows surgeons to be more precise, cuts down on recovery time, allows patients to be sent home sooner and has less risk of complications.

“It allows us to take on a special niche to drive the positive outcome for patients,” McCarty said. “Sky Ridge is quickly becoming one of the busiest hospitals for robotic procedures in Colorado. We want to become a regional service center offering these procedures. This expansion will allow us to have the largest fleet of robots in the Rocky Mountain region.”

The need for robot-assisted procedures has steadily increased at Sky Ridge, Bertram said. After using one robot for several years, he said, the hospital invested in six more machines in 2015.

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County plans largest-ever property tax break for next year Cut that would occur in 2022 is set to be approved on Dec. 14

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Douglas County residents will likely see a reduction in the mill levy rate used to calculate their property taxes next year — assuming that the county commissioners approves the planned cut in early December.

The tax break would result in the county not collecting about $10 million from residents.

“After months of analysis we were able to conclude that we could maintain county service levels, give our property owners 1.25 mill

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and only stores the business trailer in the garage at night.

However, a neighbor complained, leading the county to investigate and give the couple a violation notice.

Other neighbors spoke out on behalf of the Bacon family, saying they are not impacting the neighborhood and their livelihood

credit on their property taxes and still plan for a generous contingency for the new county health department in the event we see Tri-County Health dissolve as a regional health district,” said Commissioner George Teal.

While the county recently formed its own health department, it contracts with Tri-County for almost all its public health services.

This is the largest temporary property tax cut in the county’s history, said Martha Marshall, the county’s budget director. The break is possible because of an increase in home values during the value reassessments from 2020, which won’t be collected until next year. It’s also because of the county keeping expenses low, Marshall said.

“I think it’s really our philosophy and how we approach budgeting,” she said.

Next year’s budget, which would include the tax break, is set to be approved during a Dec. 14 business meeting.

While the mill levy would be reduced if approved, the overall budget is still growing, Marshall said. This cut won’t have any impact on county services, she said.

Commissioner Abe Laydon said the county’s lack of debt was a factor in moving forward with the tax break.

“A lot of governments will generate more revenues on the backs of property owners and even though they may be in situations where revenue is up, they continue to allow the mill levy to go up as well,” he said. “We really do believe in having a balanced budget and not spending money that we don’t have.”

Mill levies are multiplied by the

state’s assessment rates and the home’s value to calculate taxes on properties.

While the county normally collects property taxes with a rate of 18.774 mills, this move would result in a 17.524 rate next year, a 1.25 reduction. That means that for a $600,000 residential property, the home owner will save $54. In other words, for every $100,000 in value, there is $9 in credit.

For commercial properties, there is a $36 credit for every $100,000 of value because of a different state assessment rate.

This isn’t the first time the county has given a property tax break. In 2021, 2020 and 2017 the county provided breaks of half a mill.

More information is available on the county’s budget by visiting douglas.co.us/budget or douglas. co.us/budget-books.

should not be hurt because of one person complaining.

When one resident asked how the county can enforce such codes, Zoning Compliance Manager Michael Cairy said officials only investigate when they get a complaint.

A Highlands Ranch resident said she was forced to close down her yoga business in 2019 after her neighbor complained. The resident said the current process is like the “Wild West,” with no clear way to apply and follow any rules.

Teal said the regulations need

to be reviewed to find a balance to help business owners who are working from home.

Assistant Director of Planning Steve Koster said the county regulations have been established to follow zoning codes. In reviewing home-based business prospects, Koster said the county looks at what the business is, property zoning, whether it will impact neighbors and traffic and whether it will affect the exterior look of the home.

Commissioner Lora Thomas said the codes can be reviewed but reminded the public that a balance is needed because there have been cases where a home-based busi-

ness is a nuisance.

Using an example from Highlands Ranch, Thomas said a home-based businessman was a contractor with a lot of trucks and equipment being parked in the street and causing an accident and other problems for neighbors.

Koster and Cairy said county staff will try to work with businesses to meet code or give them time to relocate a business if required.

After the back-and-forth discussion, Commissioner Abe Laydon said this is the beginning of the conversation and not the end, noting that more community meetings and discussions will be held.

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Colorado authors have a deadline of Jan. 7, 2022, to enter a submission to the Colorado Book Awards.

The Colorado Book Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Colorado’s authors, editors, illustrators and photographers. “To be eligible for submission, a primary contributor to the book must be a current Colorado resident engaged in ongoing literary work in the state, or with a personal history, identity and literary work that reflect a strong Colorado influence,” the Colorado Book Awards webpage says.

There are about 10 categories for authors to submit their book for the awards.

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It all starts with the attitude of gratitude

ach day brings us an opportunity to look upon the world in awe and wonder. Depending on where we live, travel to, or vacation, we have opportunities WINNING to see and experience some amazing WORDS sights. Mountaintops are once again covered in snow against a bright blue sky. The fall foliage seems to have come alive this year with greater vibrance and the Michael Norton flowing of a river or creek carrying the fallen crimson, orange and yellow leaves.

The magnificence of a sunrise as it enters the sky and fills our day with hope. The calming sunset that reflects all the events and beauty of our day. A Caribbean Sea caressed by the breeze singing a song through the palm trees. A rolling ocean as the waves crash upon the sandy beach and rocky shore.

Even if we do not get to experience these beautiful sights and

sounds firsthand every day, with social media, we still have the chance to appreciate them through the posted photos and videos online. Or when friends or family share with us a picture of their surroundings or “current situation.” And when they do, it lifts our spirit and feeds our attitude of gratitude.

Some of us may not get to see nature’s wonders and God’s paintbrush as often as others, but we all get to experience something even more beautiful, more awesome and more tremendously amazing, we get to see one another. And even more than the beauty that surrounds and inspires us, there are everyday people of all ages who bring us to tears of joy as we watch and listen to all they contribute to this world.

It is even more special when they do not even know that we are paying attention to them.

These folks fill our spirit, pouring into our own attitude of gratitude.

The smile and laughter of a young boy playing with his puppy. The look of awe and wonder on a young girl as she watches a ballerina perform live on stage. The belly laughs of a grandfather as he tells his favorite

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Join fight against air pollution I am a concerned parent in Douglas County. My children deserve to breathe clean air. Everyone deserves to breathe clean air. We should be able to enjoy the great outdoors in Colorado without worrying about whether or not the air quality will harm our lungs.

While poor air quality is unfortunately nothing new here along the Front Range, I do not think poor air quality should be something we “accept.”

Governor Polis released his greenhouse gas reduction roadmap at the beginning of 2021. Some work has been done to reach the goals required by law, but much more needs to be done and immediately in the interest of public health.

The Air Quality Control Commission has an opportunity to act now.

It should take a big step to require methane emissions from oil and gas production be directly regulated.

They need to adopt a proposal that not only reduces harmful GHGs, but is enforceable, equitable and verifiable, which is also required by law.

We have a moral obligation to our children to get this right and not a second to waste.

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stories from yesterday. The scent of mom’s holiday cooking filling the apartment and home with the love.

God’s greatest creation, His most beautiful works, can be seen by simply looking at those around us in any given moment.

And then there are the people who really inspire us, the givers, doers, and those who humble us with their servant’s heart. One of the greatest joys this world can offer us is the opportunity to serve others. All too often we look to be served, and if the service isn’t up to our standards, takes too long, or perhaps doesn’t happen at all, we get upset. We are put out. And then, as if perfectly timed, we are humbled as we watch as someone else serves a homeless person, volunteers at a shelter, donates their time and money, and smiles lovingly through it all. That is awe and wonder, and that refills our attitude of gratitude.

Sometimes we are simply watching passively at the beauty that surrounds us. And other times we are an active participant in this life, engaged in the creation and in the doing, living in the experiences and

sharing each moment. We appreciate every sight, sound smell, smile, gift, breath, hug, call, text, card, message, and words of hope and encouragement that fill the atmosphere all around us. Our attitude of gratitude is so strong we want to share it with everyone.

Here, during this week of Thanksgiving, let’s remember that during the chaos and confusion, disruption and doubts, that there is still so very much to be grateful for. The joys found in the littlest and simplest things. The awe and wonder found on the faces of children of all ages.

God’s paintbrush that colors the sky, the mountains, the oceans and the desert.

What fills your attitude of gratitude this week? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing. com, and when we recognize and appreciate the beautiful blessings that surround us, it really will be a better than good year.

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Finding gratitude, even in these times

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ot sure about you, but it doesn’t really feel like Thanksgiving time to me right now. It’s usually my favorite holiday — GUEST full of gratitude, lots of comfort COLUMN food, and beloved family rituals. But this year is different, and I need to pick my chin up off the floor and muster up the will to find the blessings around me.

Yes, I say “the Linda Newell will” because I’m fully aware that I am in choice of how I respond to what’s going on in the world, my family relationships, and especially, within myself. I see harm and trauma all around this planet on many levels, and that’s only the harm I can see, not to mention what I can’t.

In our own Colorado community, we can all see the rising human and economic costs of COVID-19 raging in our state right now, leaving many Coloradans with

long-haulers’ health issues, losing loved ones, or losing their lives themselves. And now in my own family, it’s one of the most complicated times we’ve ever experienced with both celebrations and conflicts abounding.

I’m usually a cheerleader for the holidays and full of appreciation even amidst the endless commercialism or false narratives about the original Thanksgiving or Christmas. But now? Ugh. It’s hard to even think about getting a turkey or making my favorite pumpkin pie.

So, as these uncharacteristically depressing thoughts have crept in (and stayed), I’ve stopped. I mean, I have literally stopped today. I’ve had to stop everything I’m doing just for this afternoon; canceled my Zoom calls, put a hold on my work tasks, and phone calls. I realized I needed to re-engage with myself inwardly, reflecting and listening to that still, small voice within for some guidance.

Here’s what I got. It’s a blustery day with wind whipping through the trees and around my house.

Even my cat couldn’t stay outside

for more than a few minutes. But I’m safe with a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and enough money in my bank account to pay the bills this month. I’ve got family and friends who love me and who would show up for me in a heartbeat if I needed them.

And above all, I’m alive!! Yes, there’s conflict, illness and death spinning around me, but I’m alive.

All of that is just stuff and actually, a part of life, right? I’m so darn lucky that I’m not in harm’s way. Sure, I have my own health and money issues sometimes, but I’m alive enough to feel the wind and sun on my face and my stomach full after eating my lunch.

How can I be anything else but grateful?

I’m not saying I should pretend that everything is perfect and rosy. We all need to acknowledge our emotions no matter what they feel like. And sometimes, we just need to sit in the mess. But maybe those of us who are lucky enough to have homes, food, and community need to get a grip and

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state of emergency due to a rise in youth suicide attempts and emergency rooms filling up with young psychiatric patients awaiting proper treatment.

The most recent roundtable, held virtually Nov. 16, continued discussions about the growing crisis, and this time, the Aurora-based hospital system — with campuses in Highlands Ranch and Broomfield and facilities across metro Denver — came equipped with solutions, as it unveiled its “Children and Youth Mental Health Playbook.”

In creating the playbook, Children’s collaborated with Healthier Colorado, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Education Association, Partners for Children’s Mental Health and Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care.

Jake Williams, executive director of Healthier Colorado, said suicide should not be the leading cause of death for children.

Healthier Colorado is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that says it is dedicated to raising the voices of Coloradans in the public policy process to improve the health of the state’s residents.

Williams, along with a panel of speakers at the Nov. 16 forum, said local, state and federal lawmakers have to step up to address the growing mental health crisis that has only been exacerbated by the pandemic.

According to the playbook, like many states, Colorado has a severe shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychologist, leading to access-to-care gaps for children and youth. The playbook estimates that only 22% of youth who have mental illness with severe impairments are receiving care.

Jim Weigand, a Jefferson County father of seven, participated in the discussions, sharing a story about his adopted daughter who has struggled with mental health.

Wiegand said that to get the right care for his daughter, his family had to look outside of Colorado, placing her at a facility in Georgia.

Wiegand said the Georgia facility helped his daughter over 15 months, putting a strain on the family to travel to see her with the added obstacles created by the pandemic.

Wiegand said his daughter is home now and doing well but stressed how frustrating it has been to get help in Colorado. Weigand said he is lucky that his family has the means to take the steps they did, noting that he has friends in similar situations where their children are not getting proper assistance.

Dr. Sophie Meharena, of Every Child Pediatrics, a chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said the system is getting overwhelmed. Meharena described one Friday afternoon where four of her 16 patients told her they were having suicidal thoughts.

Meharena said parents are overwhelmed in not knowing what to do and the industry is overwhelmed because it does not have the facilities, resources or workforce to address the continually growing number of patients in need of mental health intervention.

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Clinics, a member of the Colorado Association of School-Based Health Clinics — said a shortage of trained psychologists and staff is a major problem in rural communities.

Zaslow said having the ability to speak to qualified professionals without having to drive to Aurora would help get help to the young people struggling beyond the Front Range.

Dr. Jenna Glover, a Children’s clinical psychologist, said the playbook the panel is introducing offers tangible information that will show lawmakers how they can begin to repair a broken system.

Glover and members of the panel are urging the public to push lawmakers at all levels to start making mental health care for youth a priority.

tent resources and access for all, we cannot have a sustainable system,” Meharena said. “Getting the mechanics right is key to a sustainable system to address the needs in Colorado. Investing in children’s mental health is investing in this country’s future.”

In presenting solutions to the problem, the playbook points to local policy changes that should include more federal funding with a local impact and more local infrastructure for sustainable funding.

The panel pointed to the funds coming from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 where millions have been earmarked for states to use for mental health. Panel members are asking Colorado lawmakers to designate one third, or $150 million, of all the funds to youth mental health. The state got $450 million from the American Rescue Plan.

Williams said this is a fair amount to ask for given that Colorado youth and young adults under the age of 24 make up 31% of the state’s population.

Zach Zaslow, director of government affairs at Children’s, said funding cannot stop with the American Rescue Plan. For actual changes in Colorado, Zaslow said lawmakers at the state and federal levels must commit to fixing the crisis by creating sustainable programs and funding beyond 2021.

By creating the sustainable programs, Zaslow said children and youth will be able to get the care they need before a crisis.

Meharena said part of the problem is the system is designed to be reactive rather than proactive.

As part of the solution, the multiagency playbook calls for state policies to prioritize children and youth mental health through continued federal funding investments and to make sure the new Behavioral Health Administration is child focused.

Other solutions addressed by the panel include pushing lawmakers to change how the health care system separates physical and mental health. Currently, CHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Brumbaugh said the way insurance companies manage mental health makes it hard for families to afford proper care.

Creating more virtual options for rural communities is also a solution, Zaslow said.

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How local artists help to define metro area’s beer scene

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itting in the studio of Noelle Phares, a 35-year-old artist based in Lakewood, a collection of seasonal beers from the Colfax microbrewery West Fax Brewing can be seen adorning her shelves.

Phares, who studied environmental science before becoming a fulltime artist, picks up a large can of the brewery’s brut IPA, a seasonal summertime favorite, and explains the meaning behind the salmon pink sky and purple mountains depicted on its label in watercolor brushstrokes.

“This was a painting of an Alaskan landscape,” she said. “I wanted to highlight how unique the lighting is in a place that’s super snowy, especially around sunset time when you get really crazy colors and the whole landscape glows.”

It is just one of several painting

by Phares that were featured on the cans of West Fax’s Summer Artist Series in 2018.

As Denver’s beer scene continues to grow, many breweries find themselves tapping local artists like Phares to compliment their products.

“There’s been a long-standing symbiotic relationship between art and craft beer,” said Jack Buffington, a research professor at the University of Denver with more than 20 years of experience in the beer industry. “(Breweries) try to emphasize that, instead of being produced in some big factory, it’s being made by hand.”

These small-scale beer makers -- usually referred to as micro or nano-breweries depending on the size of their batches and breadth of their distribution -- have found identity through local artists, helping them stand out from a sea of competition. But, more so than just boosting sales, Buffington said the art is about building community.

“There’s so many big brands that exist in the world. … Everyone likes when you support local people. I think that’s a fantastic expression of culture.”

For artists, it presents a unique opportunity for exposure.

Ken Sarafin, a Denver-based digital artist, said Colorado’s capital has always had a lively art and beer scene. But it wasn’t until smaller breweries became more abundant that Sarafin said he noticed a shift from larger design firms to local artists when it came to the art on a can.

“The breweries are offering a fantastic avenue for exposure for local artists,” he said. “That scene didn’t really exist before the craft beers.”

Sarafin partnered last year with Resolute Brewing, with locations

Noelle Phares, 35, sits in her art studio in Lakewood.

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A painting by Phares of an Alaskan landscape is depicted on the can of the brewery’s PHOTO BY ROBERT TANN brut IPA.

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in Centennial and Arvada, to design three cans for their new sour, lager and IPA. The cans’ labels are reminiscent of famous artists, such as the spiral sky of the IPA that evokes Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, or the Monet-style impressionism of the brewery’s lager.

“It’s really cool to be part of the culture,” he said. “(Breweries) are almost developing their own niche art scene. It’s interesting to think SEE BEER, P13

Cans from Centennial-based brewery Resolute Brewing feature the art of Ken SaraCOURTESY OF RESOLUTE BREWING fin with labels inspired by styles of famous artists.

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Sculpture of soaring swallows is winner Michelle Lamb artwork takes top award at ‘Own an Original’

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“‘Together Again.’

Whether to laugh with one another, empathize, or mourn, being together is integral to society and humanity. It strengthens our common bonds and lets us feel supported and part of a greater purpose.”

That was the thematic pitch when Littleton’s Fine Arts Board sought entries for the 56th “Own an Original” exhibition, which runs through the end of the year at the free-admission Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. Versatile Littleton artist Michelle Lamb was awarded Best of Show for her mixed media metal sculpture, “Global Murmuration,” which is displayed at the gallery entrance.

Lamb is well-recognized locally for her mural that graces the rear wall of the Littleton Downtown Light Rail Station. She is also a member of CORE New Art Space in Lakewood.

Murmuration is defined as “the ballet-like dance of a large flock of birds,” she said, adding the “instinctive hope of global togetherness ... Two brass swallows dive into a globe’s cage-like longitude/ latitude, while copperembossed birds swirl below.

Piano wire reiterates swooping too ...”

The exhibit includes 40 pieces by 36 artists and includes a variety of fine arts techniques, excluding photography (a separate photography show opens early next year).

The juror was Catherine Chauvin, an associate professor at the University of Denver, who teaches drawing, common curriculum and all forms of printmaking. Chauvin commented in brief remarks to a crowd at the exhibit that she’d SEE SCULPTURE, P17

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about the impact it could have on art history.”

And as the beer scene booms, breweries find themselves marketing to more experimental drinkers, according to Buffington.

“The marketing of beer had to be a lot more precise as opposed to a focus around (brand) loyalty,” he said, adding that compared to bigger brands, consumers see a “much more artistic presentation of the can,” from local brewers.

Stacy McMahan, who lives in downtown Denver, knows this firsthand.

McMahan, 32, began her career as a product designer at Copper Kettle Brewing Company in Aurora where she ran social media and

“Global Murmuration” by Michelle Lamb won the top prize at the Littleton Museum’s “Own an Original” PHOTO BY MICHELLE LAMB exhibit.

served as a photographer for the brewery.

This led her to discover her passion for design and she went on to work for Four Noses Brewery in Broomfield where she did work on more than 50 beer cans.

Most recently, McMahan designed and photographed for New Image Brewing in Arvada.

Each brewery has its own style and target audience giving artists like McMahan the chance to try something new.

“New Image was a fun project because it really forced me out of my comfort zone,” she said. “They have a different sense of branding than what I’m used to, so that was fun to flex a different muscle.”

Reward is also found in seeing an artistic design move from McMahan’s computer screen, where she creates her work digitally, to being grasped in the palm’s of people’s

hands as they enjoy a beer.

“You would always see (the art) in all these different situations with all these different people from different walks of life,” McMahan said. “Which is kind of the heart of beer in itself, to build community. It’s really cool to see that your label is now a part of that community.”

“People are looking for more connection from brands,” she continued. “Sometimes art is the best way to connect with people. It’s all about crafting an experience.”

Beyond just taprooms and liquor stores, McMahan said she has seen her beer designs in a host of settings, from the mountains of Colorado to the base camp of Mount Everest.

The compact nature of a beer can grants local artists a chance to see their work in places they never would have imagined, said Phares,

the Lakewood artist who worked for West Fax. “What I love about the beer can thing is people bring beers in their backpack when they go skiing, when they go hiking, they bring six-packs to their friends house,” she said. “They work their way into all these different environments that art maybe traditionally hasn’t been in. I found it really fun to see my artwork that’s of these wild places actually out in some of these places that they were inspired by, because that didn’t happen very often for me.”

As customers continue to browse the local beer section of their nearby liquor store, they’re likely to be met with a growing gallery of art. Phares said it adds a new dimension to how they will choose their next drink.

“It’s like the new phase of judging a book by its cover,” she said.

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he Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra has two dates in the metro area: On Nov. 26, the full CJRO will perform at Parker’s PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., at 4 p.m. and again at SONYA’S 7:30 p.m. “Celebrate SAMPLER the Holidays With the CJRO” will include vocalist Heidi Schmidt. Tickets start at $29. 303-8056800 or parkerarts. org. In December, CJRO will be at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Sonya Ellingboe Allison Parkway, also with the full orchestra and Schmidt at 7 p.m., with tickets starting at $22. 303-9877845 or lakewood.showare.com.

Candlelight Walk Littleton’s annual Candlelight Walk will happen in downtown Littleton on Nov. 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gather on Main Street, warmly attired. Walk starts at 6:30 at east end on Main and proceeds to the west end where Santa will flip a switch and turn on Littleton’s magical light display. Free.

Town Hall Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton, will alternate “Plaid Tidings” and “The Marvelous Wonderettes” through the holidays. 303-794-2787, townhal-

lartscenter.org. Masks. Also: “A Future We Create,” a climate cabaret featuring short plays and live music to benefit the Denver Actors Fund at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. Free, but donations appreciated.

‘Como te llamas?’

Southglenn Library, 6872 S. Vine St., Centennial will host an exhibit for children called “Como te llamas?

What is your name?” It is presented by the Museo Sin Fronteras, featuring fine art, folk art, pottery and textiles celebrating the special bond between llamas and the people living high in the Andes Mountains. arapahoelibraries.org, 303-542-7279.

Littleton Museum “The Secret Life of Clothes” is open at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Free. Tuesday to Saturday. 303-795-3950.

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will perform at the PACE Center in Parker and COURTESY PHOTO the Lakewood Cultural Center.

Englewood Arts Cellist Silver Ainomae and Friends will perform “Chamber Music of the Masters: Beethoven Septet” at 2 p.m. on Dec. 18 in Englewood’s Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: $10 to $30, Eric Bertoluzzi, 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org.

de Lemos in classical and seasonal favorites, with concertmaster Laura Schleiger as soloist. NOTE: Tickets must be purchased in advance — none available at the door. Limited to 250 seats. Also, “A Night in Vienna” at 6:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Tickets: Adults $25, seniors $22, 21 and younger $5. Visit littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824 (leave a message with your phone number and they will call back).

Littleton Symphony Littleton Symphony’s Holiday Concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 3 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, will be conducted by Jurgen

Arapahoe Philharmonic “Holidays at the Movies” is the title for Arapahoe Philharmonic’s holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Denver First Church, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village.

(Parking at the rear.) Tickets: $5 to $30. arapahoe-phil.org/events/concerts/holidays-at-the-movies.

Cherry Creek Chorale “Here We Come A-Caroling” will include the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” in a Cherry Creek Chorale concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 11 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Tickets: cherrycreekchorale.org or at the door.

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Heritage gymnast takes two individual state titles Kate Bryant wins vault, floor exercise competitions in meet at Thornton

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Heritage High School’s Kate Bryant is a state champion gymnast who is also an entertaining dancer.

Bryant, a junior at the Littleton school who was third in the all around on Nov. 4, won two Class 5A individual state championships on the final day of the three-day state meet on Nov. 6 at Thornton High School.

She won the vault competition with a 9.9 and she also was the champion in floor exercise with a 9.775 score.

Heritage coach Andrea Schmidt said Bryant is a talented and dedicated gymnast.

“Kate has such a positive attitude and a great spirit,” said Schmidt.

“She is quiet but will often make her teammates and coaches smile by dancing before her routines.”

Bryant says dancing helps her relax.

“I started dancing during meets a couple years ago,” Bryant tells Colorado Community Media. “I really struggled with competing, and dancing kind of just took some of the seriousness out of an extremely nerve-racking sport. Surprisingly, it improves my focus.”

Bryant said she usually does

Kate Bryant

macarena, sprinkler or shake dance moves.

“It quickly caught on with the team and it’s easy to see how much fun we have when we are on the competition floor,” she said. “We dance during the meets to have the best routines we possibly can. It’s just our thing.”

She didn’t dance on the way to the podium after her two individual title winning performances, which were

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the first titles for the Heritage co-op team since 1982.

“I did pretty good,” she admitted. “I just had fun, that was the main thing.

Honestly I was just glad the meet was over because it was really fun but it was really stressful, because once it was over it was a release and we could celebrate as a team.”

Her dancing translates into good gymnastic performances.

“I basically had to tell myself at

the state meet not to over think it too much because that’s when I start to get really mental,” said Bryant.

“That’s part of the reason why I dance. Whatever happens, happens.

I try to do my absolute best.

“Thinking isn’t bad but I have to trust that I know what to do and I just have to let my body take over.

Basically my goal is to make it (performance) 1 percent better than last time.’

Practices launch winter sports seasons Prep football teams still heading into tournament time

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With the football season still ongoing with semifinal games set for Nov. 27, the high school winter sports seasons began with practices on Nov. 15.

However, for Valor Christian in Highlands Ranch, that means the boys and girls basketball teams will have to be flexible because of damage to the gym floor due to a boiler leak.

Also in Highlands Ranch, the gym floors at Rock Canyon and Highlands Ranch high schools were impaired in the summer when a heavy rainstorm coupled with roof repairs resulted in damage. The repairs have been completed at both schools and the gyms are in full operational mode.

Rock Canyon’s girls volleyball team did not host a home match all season. Highlands Ranch’s volleyball team had a home match to end

the regular season and got to host a regional tournament. Highlands Ranch entertained Rock Canyon in the final regular season volleyball match and both teams celebrated senior night.

“Unfortunately our gym flooded a few weeks ago and caused quite a bit of damage,” said Valor sports information manager Paige Stingley. “We’ve had to get creative in our efforts to carry on practices for our winter teams.

“Wrestling will continue to practice in the wrestling room, as there was no damage from the water in there. Our boys team will be practicing at South Suburban Rec Center early in the mornings, while our girls team will alternate between having individual skill practices during student-athletes’ off periods, and holding shorter-length team practices in our small gym in the afternoons. It will certainly require us to be creative and flexible this season.”

Valor Christian’s girls basketball team defeated Regis Jesuit of Aurora to win last season’s state championship. The Eagles hockey team is the defending state champs.

ThunderRidge of Highlands Ranch won the 2021 boys basketball

In a Jan. 11, 2019, photo, Rock Canyon’s Nick Fallin (3) goes in for the layup just outside the reach of ThunderRidge’s Colton Sanders (23). The Grizzlies ended up on top that FILE PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO night with the final score of 34-31.

title and Cherry Creek of Greenwood Village is the defending girls state swimming champions. Pomona

of Arvada won last season’s boys wrestling championship with Parker-area Ponderosa the runner-up.

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personally made more art during the downtime we have all experienced. Her head was “in her art — not in the sand.”

Lamb, an assemblage artist, said her metal wall hanging, which measures 20 by 24 inches, includes brass birds and copper roof flashing — the latter bought in a roll.

The brass birds were originally smooth-textured and she engraved feathers and lines with a Dremel tool, reshaping the heads. “On the meridian of the globe, I used the bass string of a piano, which also swirls in and out as birds swirl.”

The sheet of copper flashing is filled with images of flying birds — swallows as well, so a viewer has the sensation that the entire piece is in motion.

Lamb pressed lines into the flashing, defining additional swallows and assembled the various elements. She then antiqued the piece with black paint, applied and wiped off, leaving lines of paint in the crevices.

In addition to being an imaginative artist, she has become an accomplished craftsman, who figures out logistics as she creates her works in her home studio.

Moira Casey, the museum’s exhibition curator, oversaw installation of the exhibit in the museum’s large gallery, as well as installation of a longer-lasting “The Secret Life of Clothes,” with items from the museum’s large collection. (More on that soon.)

The First Place award in Own an Original was given to veteran local artist Barbara Veatch for “Vortex,” a mixed media work in charcoal,

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get on the gratitude train so that we can get out of our collective funk and help others who are less fortunate.

As for me, I’m sitting in the mess (for a bit) and then finding that train.

pastels, graphite, ink and collage.

Second Place went to Emily Lamb, Michelle’s Baltimore daughter, who grew up in Littleton and still lists it as home. Her delicate sculpture, “Vacillation,” is formed with porcelain, hand-blown glass and borosilicate glass and is 10 by 7 by 5 inches, mounted on a pedestal.

Anne Feller, who won Third Place, exhibits “Passing On,” created with encaustic, collage, pen and paper.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to: Scott DeWeese for “Basket of Illusion #022,” a wood vessel; Pat Isaacs for “Ravel 2,” an encaustic collage painting; and “Rain in Peacock Park” by Ashton Lacy Jones, created with hand-tinted silk screen (print) and encaustic.

Members of the Littleton Fine Arts Board, as of May, were: Chair Jessica Kirk, Vice Chair Carolyn Bradish, Carol Ackerman, Molly Blakley, David Goldstein, Lance Johnson and Joni Leib.

Members are appointed by the city council, which also allocates a modest budget. In the past, there have been some funds allocated for purchase and the city has accumulated a nice collection over the years, some of which is displayed in public buildings and some stored. The board also receives some funds for ongoing conservation required for the collection. No purchase money is included in the current budget. Mark Rudnicki is city council liason at present.

Sources for exhibits vary — the recent “Print Renaissance” was loaned by the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends.

Former Colorado state senator, now with a master’s in Social Justice and Ethics from Iliff School of Theology, Linda Newell is a writer, instructor, facilitator, and conflict coach. Senlindanewell@gmail. com, www.lindanewell.org, www. senlindanewell.com, @sennewell on Twitter, Senator Linda Newell on Facebook.

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“I am absolutely confident that we would be able to offset those operational costs,” she said.

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Tips for disposing of fats, oil and grease Holiday cooking can lead to clogged sewer lines STAFF REPORT

The Centennial Water & Sanitation District is asking customers to properly dispose of fats, oils and grease instead of putting them down the drain this holiday season.

According to information provided by Centennial Water, butter, gravy, cooking oil and salad dressing all fall into the category of a fat, oil or grease. As a liquid, they look harmless, and many people dispose

of these substances down the drain.

When they cool, however, they become thick and sticky, adhering to the pipes of our sewer system and potentially causing clogs, basement backups and sewer overflows.

“Thanksgiving and Christmas are the times of the year when families are busy in their kitchens cooking their holiday meals, producing a significant amount of fats, oils and grease, oftentimes dumping them right down their kitchen drain,” said Thomas Hecker, superintendent of field operations for Centennial Water. “We are asking customers to dispose of gravy, sauces and oil properly and keep them out of

the sewer system.”

Fats, oils and grease get into the sewer collection system mainly from residential customers pouring substances down their drains. Fats, oils and grease are a byproduct of cooking. A sample of what they are found in includes: • Meats • Cooking oil • Lard or shortening • Butter or margarine • Mayonnaise • Food scraps • Salad dressing “Centennial Water has a sewer line maintenance program to inspect lines and manholes on a

routine basis,” said Hecker. “But we need the homeowners’ help to keep FOG (fats, oils and grease) out of the sewer lines, preventing clogs and backups in the system.”

What can you do?

1. Wipe. Remove grease from pots, pans and dishes with a scraper or paper towel and discard it in the trash.

2. Pour. Discard cooled cooking oil or grease in a secure container.

Use a metal can to collect the grease such as a coffee can, vegetable or soup can. Never pour it down the drain or garbage disposal.

3. Trash. Put all cooled, discarded cooking oil or grease in the trash.

Film on the Rocks is back for 22nd season STAFF REPORT

Film on the Rocks, the long-running series at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre giving film buffs a reason to head for the foothills, is preparing to kick off its 22nd season.

This year, a classic lineup of holiday favorites will be screened at the iconic venue Fridays through

Sundays from Nov. 26 to Dec. 12.

From fun films for the whole family like “The Polar Express,” “Home Alone” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” to decidedly more grown-up fare like “Die Hard” and “Love, Actually,” Film on the Rocks — Holiday Drive-In, has something for everyone.

The Holiday Drive-In films will be

shown in the Lower South parking lot at Red Rocks. Movie-goers will be able to watch from the warmth and comfort of their own cars. The films will be shown on an LED screen, with audio accessible via an FM radio frequency.

No RVs, buses or trailers will be allowed entrance, and high-profile vehicles will be asked to park in

specific areas so they won’t interfere with sight lines of lower-profile vehicles.

Tickets can be purchased for $59.50 per car (regardless of the number of occupants), which gets you entrance, a soft drink, popcorn and candy.

Visit www.redrocksonline.com/ film to view the full schedule and purchase tickets.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0031 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/30/2021 3:23:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Mary B. Yust and Marvin Jay Yust Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 3/17/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015016372 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $938,250.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $474,061.80

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/23/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/1/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to pay property charges, including but not limited to property taxes and/or hazard insurance, as required under said Deed of Trust and The Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

ILENE DELL'ACQUA Colorado Registration #: 31755 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-21-894775-LL

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS IN THE STATE OF CO LOT 39, ROXBOROUGH PARK NORTH, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11164 W Yucca, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE

Legal Notice No. 2021-0031 First Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/23/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0024 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/8/2021 12:43:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the

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Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: Mary Maybee Original Beneficiary: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 7/1/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013054843 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $513,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $216,183.30 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely pay property charges such as tax and insurance payments under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 58, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100L, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8701 Mallard Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. 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.

First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/8/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY SHILLIDAY Colorado Registration #: 24423 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-21-893373-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0024 First Publication: 11/11/2021 Last Publication: 12/9/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Bids and Settlements PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on December 25, 2021, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC., the Business Center Drive Reconstruction Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2020-032 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Chato’s Concrete, LLC., for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about

the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 25th Day of December, 2021 file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Legal Notice No. 941071 First Publication: November 25, 2021 Second Publication: December 02, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

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