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Merger announced between business organizations Chamber, economic development group will maintain separate programs, but single office

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Northwest Douglas County — previously the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce — have joined forces.

The business membership organizations announced they would be merging on Jan. 1. Both serve the Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, Sterling Ranch and Highway 85 corridor and have worked as strong partners

in the past, a news release says.

“The future will definitely be bright for the Northwest Douglas County business environment as we develop and deploy resources to better support the evolving landscape in which our members operate,” Chris Bigger, of Schomp Automotive Group and chairman of the Northwest Douglas County EDC, said in the release.

In October, to be more inclusive of surrounding communities, the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce changed its name to the Chamber of Northwest Douglas County.

Since its inception in 2000, the chamber has grown to 275 business memberships, representing more than 17,000 employees from Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree. The chamber offers networking events, educational programs and resources

to help businesses succeed.

Formed in 2011, the Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corporation promotes infrastructure improvements and public policy and markets the region as a premier place to locate or expand a business, its website says.

Talk of the merger began last summer. The board of directors for both organizations voted on a formal plan with unanimous support in December, the news release says.

The two organizations will continue to operate with separate branding, memberships and programs, but will now operate as one administrative office, the release says. The Northwest Douglas County EDC Board of Directors will be the governing body for overall policy and management. Representatives from the chamber will serve on the board.

The staff for both organizations will remain the same.

Tim Lindsey, owner of Bear Mortgage and chairman of the chamber’s board of directors, looks forward to the strengths of both organizations coming together.

“With their expertise in bringing new business to our region, and our expertise with fostering businesses, this partnership will help local businesses continue to grow and flourish as our state and region continue to grow in population,” Lindsey said in the release.

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas expressed similar support.

“This merger will lead to singularly-focused, collaborative and positive energy benefitting all businesses in Northwest Douglas County,” Thomas said.

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interest, but it was nothing I ever pursued. I had a successful public teaching job for over 20 years. It wasn’t until my husband was doing his MBA at Colorado State University when we started talking about a business plan.

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Highlands Ranch couple wins weight-loss challenge Life has improved drastically for Wilsons amid transformative journey

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Six years ago, overweight by more than 80 pounds each, Kent and Linda Wilson felt emotionally exhausted and unfulfilled with life.

Today, down 175 pounds altogether, the fit and healthy couple has newfound passion and appreciation for life. They travel. They are more involved with their three grown children. They participate in adventures like scuba diving and kayaking.

The Wilsons went through a weight-loss journey that involved digging deep physically and emotionally. Their hard work paid off: in 2017 and 2018 they were recognized as winners of NeoLife’s Be Your Best Challenge — comparable to the Biggest Loser contest.

NeoLife, an international nutrition company, hosts 30-day, 90-day and year-long weight loss and fitness competitions. Among the Wilsons’ rewards were a $1,000 shopping spree, $1,000 in cash and a celebrity-style makeover.

The experience reaped greater benefits than dropping weight and winning prizes.

“I’m a new person,” Linda Wilson, 62, said. “I love life and I love me.”

Linda and Kent met 34 years

ago at Mission Hills Church in Littleton. Originally from Minnesota, Linda moved to Denver for seminary school.

Kent, a Colorado native, was living in the area at the time.

The two now live in Highlands Ranch.

For decades they both struggled with their weight.

As a young child, Linda experienced sexual abuse that left her with lifelong trauma.

Putting on pounds was a tactic to push people away and bury her feelings, she said.

Kent, who works in the IT industry, was traveling at least once a month and under extreme stress. He had family issues of his own, he said.

“Eating was a means of dealing with stress,” Kent, 59, said.

Reality struck six years ago for Kent; four for Linda.

Kent recalls the moment an employee at Men’s Warehouse challenged him to stop requesting alterations and larger sizes and instead try losing weight. Linda remembers the morning she awoke and couldn’t lift her arms above her waist without excruciating pain. Her weight was compromising her health.

Kent started seeing a trainer, John Gravina, twice a week for an hour at Northridge Recreation Center.

Linda followed and worked

Kent, left, and Linda Wilson were their heaviest in 2012.

Since then, the Highlands Ranch couple has lost 175 pounds altogether. In 2017 and 2018 they were winners of NeoLife’s Be Your Best Challenge — comparable to the Biggest Loser contest.

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Kent Wilson, left, Linda Wilson and their trainer John Gravina stand inside Northridge Recreation Center. The Highlands Ranch couple attributes their weight loss success in part to Gravina and the group classes offered at the rec center.

ALEX DEWIND with the same trainer once a week. They both continue to see Gravina once a week, and Linda goes to group fitness classes two to three times a week.

“It’s a new life for them,” Gravina said. “To see them accomplish what they did is incredible.”

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The couple set monthly weight loss goals and tracked calories and exercise on their Fitbits, which they continue to swear by. Their diet — once high in chips, cheese and crackers — now consists of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean protein.

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counselors and turned to their faith for soul-searching and inner healing.

“There is a lot we were missing,” Kent said, “which is why we were stuck.”

Linda now works as the volunteer leader of a ministry at Cherry Hills Community Church for women who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. She also consults on weight loss and health.

Kent has learned how to manage his stress through exercise and healthy food choices. He no longer hides his body in black clothing and opts for colorful clothing.

The Wilsons are proof that it’s never too late to set and achieve a weight loss goal.

“Anybody can do it,” Linda said.

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the end of the holiday season, when the presents have been opened and the ornaments put away, most people drop their Christmas trees at a local recycling spot. But where do the trees go from there?

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, which hosts a tree recycle each

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The metro district gets roughly 2,600 recycled trees a year, according to a staff member. Any leftover mulch is used at parks and open space throughout the community.

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Map is sorrowful guide to lost loved ones Partnership addressing opioid crisis is tied to project born of grief

REMEMBERING LOVED ONES

The Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map can be found on the National Safety Council’s website at memorial.nsc.org. Its Stop Everyday Killers campaign with information about the opioid epidemic and its victims can be found at stopeverydaykillers.nsc.org.

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The online map is a living, breathing eulogy of people who have died from opioid use.

Matt Lazarus, of Castle Rock, “was known for having a ‘heart of gold’” and “will be missed by many,” according to his profile, which does not specify when or how he died.

“I am so proud to call him my son,” the profile reads. “Love and miss you forever Matthew.”

Alexander Leeds, of Golden, overdosed on heroin in 2013.

His profile says it was the 22-year-old’s first time using the drug — he was attempting to stifle pain from a dry socket complication from the removal of his wisdom teeth.

“As a mother it never gets easier, it just gets different.

Prayers to every mother that’s gone/going through this same pain.”

J.T. Lindemann was a Wyoming man who died in 2007 at age 22 after battling a drug addiction that started with a prescription for oxycodone.

“He is greatly missed by family and friends and will be remembered by all as a free spirit, the spark that lit up a room with his smile and funloving ways,” his profile says.

The Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map — now housed on the National Safety Council website as a nationwide testament of grief and love — was first created in 2015 by J.T.’s older brother, Thornton resident Jeremiah Lindemann, to show the human impact of the opioid crisis. Armed with data from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Lindemann built a series of maps showing the steadily increasing numbers of opioid overdose deaths in Adams County and the state from 2000 to 2014.

Lindemann then scheduled a meeting with Adams County commissioners, which inspired them to connect with other organizations and elected officials battling opioid misuse.

Eventually, as a result of that outreach, Adams and Arapahoe counties teamed with Tri-County Health Department, a health agency serving Arapahoe, Adams and

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A woman stands in front of the Prescribed to Death memorial exhibited through the Stop Everyday Killers campaign run by the National Safety Council. The exhibit features 22,000 opioid pills engraved with the faces of people who died from opioids. The campaign also promotes a map, the Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map, first created by Thornton man Jeremiah Lindemann to document the local impact of the opioid crisis.

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Jeremiah Lindemann helped kick-start a three-county partnership to prevent opioid overdoses when he approached his Adams County commissioners in 2015 with concerns about the national opioid crisis. Lindemann lost his brother, J.T., who battled an addiction to prescription medication.

JESSICA GIBBS Douglas county residents, to form the Tri-County Overdose Prevention Partnership in 2016. Its mission: to prevent opioid overdoses in the three counties and better educate the community on their addictive power. Odorisio “This initially started with just a concerned

J.T. Lindemann became addicted to prescription medication and ultimately died of related health problems in 2007. His brother, Jeremiah Lindemann, created a map that memorializes those lost to the opioid epidemic, now run by the National Safety Council.

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“He was so influential.”

Diving in For Lindemann, the maps were a way to open up about his brother’s death after years of silence.

J.T. was transparent about his oxycodone use, Lindemann said. “He said, ‘Give me five minutes and I can go into any bar and come out with it.’

He knew how to get it. It was just everywhere.”

Lindemann, however, was confused by the drug. He’d rarely heard of oxycodone and didn’t know the medication could be addictive. At the

time of J.T.’s death, in 2007, no one talked about opioids, namely prescription pain medication, as addictive substances, let alone an epidemic, Lindemann said.

In those days, Lindemann rarely spoke about his brother’s drug use. “It’s not easy talking about losing someone close to you to drugs, because of the stigma,” he said.

Then actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died in 2014 from a combination of drugs, including heroin. A Colorado senator’s son was arrested and charged with heroin possession that same year. A story related to opioids was seemingly on the news each night, Lindemann said. The issue suddenly seemed to be everywhere.

In 2015, he decided J.T.’s story also needed to be told.

And that he needed to do something to help.

A self-described tech geek who works in GIS mapping and knows how to mold piles of data into animated, storytelling maps, he did just that by creating a presentation comprising about seven maps detailing the rising number of opioid-related deaths in Adams County. In May of that year, he showed them to the Adams County commissioners and coroner.

The maps were haunting, O’Dorisio remembers.

The first one painted counties across Colorado in shades of red based on their number of opioid deaths since 2000.

Adams County, along with Denver, Jefferson and El Paso,

Locations and maps of medication take-back sites are available on the Colorado Department of Health & Environment website, colorado.gov/cdphe, along with information about what is and is not accepted. Tri-County Health Department also provides maps of medication take-back sites and needle disposal locations. Those are available at tchd.org/opioids. had the darkest crimson hue.

The others showed activity on social media from people sharing about lost loved ones, locations of medication dropoff sites, deaths broken down by age or drug type, and more.

“It really struck each of us, how scary it was, how serious the situation was,” O’Dorisio said. “It made me want to dive in.”

Roughly three months after the meeting, Adams County created the Adams County Opioid Prevention Group to explore how opioid overdoses and misuse could be prevented in Adams County. Its membership included county commissioners, the county coroner, the Tri-County Health Department and more.

Just the beginning In Arapahoe County, Bill Holen was grappling with his own connection to the epidemic — a 21-year-old nephew from California who grew addicted to Holen oxycodone following a car accident.

In 2012, the Arapahoe County commissioner was appointed to his first term in office when he began noticing signs of the opioid problem beyond his own family. Holen started networking with other county and state officials to address the issue. In the spring of 2013, Arapahoe County formed the Arapahoe County Opioid Task Force to closely examine the problem and try to develop a plan to SEE MAP, P7

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How the Tri-County Overdose Prevention Partnership battles opioid misuse

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begin to address it. It initially included the coroner, sheriff and Holen, but later expanded to include Kaiser Permanente, Holen said.

In 2013, Holen’s nephew died of a drug overdose the day after checking into a halfway house. He was attempting to transition back home after successfully completing a 30-day detox and a six-month outpatient program. He’d asked to come home, Holen said, but his parents feared he wasn’t ready and hoped the halfway house could be a stepping-stone out of treatment.

“He was a beautiful young man,” Holen said.

In 2013 and 2015, the years the Arapahoe and Adams county initiatives, respectively, began, rates of overdose deaths painted a troubling picture.

Colorado providers wrote approximately 3.7 million opioid prescriptions in 2013 and about 3.5 million in 2015, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

The rate of prescription opioid overdose deaths in Arapahoe County in 2013 was 1.6 per 100,000 people. In 2010, the rate was 1.95 and last year it was 6.2 per 100,000 people.

For heroin, the rate was 2 overdose deaths per 100,000 people in 2013. In 2010, it was 0.64 and in 2017 nearly 2.5 per 100,000 people.

In 2015, when the Adams County initiative began, the county’s prescription opioid overdose death rate was 7.6 per 100,000 people. In 2010 it was 5.1 and in 2017 it was 12.6 per 100,000 people. The rate of heroin overdose deaths was 2.8 per 100,000 people in 2015 compared to 0.84 in 2010 and 4.6 in 2017.

O’Dorisio had begun researching how neighboring communities were addressing opioids when he learned Holen had already started work in Arapahoe County.

Leadership from both counties’ opioid initiatives met in early 2016 to discuss shared goals and decided to join forces.

The Tri-County Health Department came in to facilitate a new group comprising members from Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. With that, the Tri-County Overdose Prevention Partnership, referred to by its members as TCOPP, was born. It met for the first time in May 2016.

The partnership quickly identified people in the community who wanted to fight the epidemic, including law enforcement agencies, members of the criminal jus-

BY THE NUMBERS According to the National Safety Council, the amount of opioids prescribed in the U.S. during 2015 was enough to medicate every American “around the clock for three weeks.” Nearly six in 10 Americans have leftover opiates at home, and 20 percent have shared those with another person.

Abuse reports 115 people in the United States die from opioid overdoses every day. Roughly 21 percent to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them. About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.

of heroin users in Colorado say they started their drug use with a prescription medication.

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According to the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, 70 percent

Online maps provided by the TriCounty Health Department show that from 2012 to 2017 there were nearly 200 heroin deaths in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. For that same time frame and area, there were 539 prescription opioid deaths.

tice system and community leaders, O’Dorisio said. The partnership, managed by TriCounty Health Department, today comprises more than 30 organizations and private citizens.

In 2017, the partnership drafted goals and a multipronged attack plan by creating workgroups to focus on six key areas: youth prevention, public aware-

ness, provider education, safe disposal, harm reduction and treatment.

TCOPP is among several organizations in Colorado leading the way to curb the opioid epidemic, said J. Scott Bainbridge, founder of Denver Back Pain Specialists and board member of the Colorado Pain Society.

Holding workshops, like ones that TCOPP offers to educate

providers on best prescribing practices, is important in the mission.

Holen believes the partnership has had a positive impact in the decrease of prescription-opioid overdose deaths and improved awareness of opioids’ addictiveness.

The number of prescription opioid-related deaths in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties from 2012 through

2013 was 150. From 2014 through 2015 it was 206. From 2016 through 2017, the number dropped to 183.

Still, “the enormity of the problem is getting worse, not better,” Holen said, as some people move to street drugs, such as heroin, when they can no longer afford prescriptions.

“Now we’re seeing increases in heroin deaths and, with the introduction of fentanyl into the mix, we’re seeing increased uses of that,” he said.

Fentanyl is a synthetic, or man-made, opioid medication that’s classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as having a high potential for abuse. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the SEE MAP, P8

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are grieving every place in America,” Holen said. “The only way it’s going to get resolved is through a collaborative effort.”

most recent cases of overdoses or deaths related to fentanyl involved illegally made versions of the drug.

Pharmaceutical fentanyl is typically used to control severe pain among people like cancer patients. The illicit version is often mixed with other substances like heroin or cocaine.

From 2012 through 2013, the three counties reported 44 heroin deaths.

Over the next two years that increased by 39 percent, and from 2016 to 2017 it increased again by 54 percent from 2014-2015 for a total of 94 heroin deaths in the two-year period.

Approximately 70 percent of Colorado’s heroin users say their drug use began with a prescription, according to the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health.

The partnership is collecting data so that it can accurately measure the effects of its efforts, O’Dorisio said. He hopes it continues to make relation-

‘It just gets different’ The maps Lindemann showed his commissioners three years ago are now filled with outdated data and links that don’t work — except for Celebrating Lost Loved Ones, which gained widespread attention when the National Safety Council began running it on its website in 2018.

Katherine van den Bogert, a program manager for survivor advocates, volunteers at the nonprofit National Safety Council, which works to reduce preventable deaths. She learned of the map through a former colleague and believed it would fit well with the organization’s campaigns about opioid education.

“We just thought it was a really nice way to raise awareness of the broad impact of the opioid epidemic,” she said. “It was just such a personal story, that (Lindemann) took as a personal mission.”

The map is now promoted in the organization’s Stop Everyday Killers

Katherine van den Bogert with the National Safety Council said the council began managing the Celebrating Lost Loved Ones map, which memorializes victims of the opioid epidemic, because of its ability to put faces to the issue.

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ships with organizations relevant to the crisis and further promote accountability for opioid use and the prescribing of opioids.

Holen is hoping for the same.

“Thousands and thousands of people’s lives have been altered — families

campaign, which travels the country exhibiting a memorial comprising 22,000 white opioid pills engraved with the faces of someone who died in the epidemic during 2015. Anyone who views the memorial is also informed about Celebrating Lost Loved Ones.

And anyone can add a loved one, his or her photo and a brief biography to the map.

In Highlands Ranch, there’s Lindsey Jo, who grew addicted to pain medication after being prescribed pills for back problems, her profile says. She died in 2016 after several attempts at treatment and an eight-month stint of sobriety.

“I cannot describe the pain that my entire family is going through,” one of Lindsey’s parents wrote. “We will never be the same and I am so angry that she did not get the help she needed.”

Devon Miller, an avid snowboard and wakeboard rider whose experiences with prescription opioids began with a torn meniscus in his knee, lived in Morrison. He attempted rehab three times, his profile states.

He died in 2016 at age 30.

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DA to examine claims of innocence for convicted

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Taking a proactive approach, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has launched a process to investigate “legitimate” claims that convicted individuals may be innocent, the office announced.

“If there has been a miscarriage of justice in this district, and someone’s liberty is at stake, I want to ensure there is a path to have their liberty restored,” District Attorney George Brauchler said in a news release Jan. 7.

Brauchler The Conviction Review Unit will consist of volunteers who once worked in the criminal justice system — former prosecutors, judges, law enforcement investigators and criminal defense attorneys — who will review claims of innocence submitted by those who have been convicted at trial in the judicial district.

The judicial district encompasses Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.

The claim submitted must be “credible evidence of innocence,” the release said — not a legal issue such as allegations of improper evidence collection or missteps in the court process, according to Vikki Migoya, spokeswoman for the DA’s office. Those issues would fall outside of the Conviction Review Unit process.

The new initiative wasn’t spurred by an existing case in the judicial district or by pressure from advocacy groups — it was purely Brauchler’s initiative, Migoya said.

“While we have no evidence that these cases exist in our jurisdiction, I know that the criminal justice system was created, and is run, by human beings,” Brauchler said in the release. “And like anything created and run by human beings, the criminal justice system is capable of making mistakes.”

If a case is accepted, the CRU will review trial and case materials and any new evidence, and a reinvestigation may be conducted, the release said. If the CRU finds a valid claim of innocence, the case will be presented to Brauchler. If he agrees with the recommendation, he’ll determine what action can and should be taken.

To the DA’s office’s knowledge, the only other similar initiative in the Denver area is the Conviction Integrity Unit started by DA Michael Dougherty in Boulder County last year, Migoya said.

“My goal as the elected district attorney and the mission of my office is to seek justice,” Brauchler said.

The CRU “is one more way I can serve the constituents who elected me to uphold and prosecute the law to the best of my abilities.”

More details about the CRU process — and the applications to serve as a volunteer or apply for a case review — are on the DA’s website at www. da18.org/conviction-review-unit.

MLK Jr. Day Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

Philip S. Miller Grant applications due Feb. 1 Applications are accepted through Feb. 1 for the 2019 Philip S. Miller funds. For applicant requirements and details visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Miller Grants or contact Melanie Grothe at 303-660-7460

Open House on ADA Transition Draft Plan Input on the final draft of the Plan is welcome during an open house on Jan. 30, from 4-6 p.m., at the Philip S. Miller Building, Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street in Castle Rock. Comments may also be submitted online through the ADA Transition Plan Citizen Survey through Feb. 15. For more information visit www.douglas.co.us and search for ADA Transition Plan.

Do you have a heart for service and the time to serve Veterans in Douglas County?

You may be eligible for the Veterans Service Officer position. This is a part-time, 12 to 16 hours per week position. For more details and an online application visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Veterans Service Office. Applications are due by Jan. 25.

You can help share the future of recreational sport shooting.

Recently sworn-in Douglas County elected officials: Surveyor Robert Snodgrass, Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz, Assessor Lisa Frizell, Treasurer David Gill, Coroner Jill Romann, Sheriff Tony Spurlock and District 1 County Commissioner Abe Laydon.

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New and familiar faces were sworn into office during a ceremony for Douglas County officials elected in November.

Seven county officials — District 1 County Commissioner Abe Laydon, Assessor Lisa Frizell, Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz, Coroner Jill Romann, Sheriff Tony Spurlock, Surveyor Robert Snodgrass and Treasurer David Gill — assumed office on Jan. 8 following a swearing-in ceremony performed by 18th Judicial District Judge

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All but Laydon and Gill were incumbents re-elected to their seats, although Gill was already serving as treasurer after filling a vacancy created when former Treasurer Diane Holbert was elected by a vacancy committee to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners in April.

“The swearing-in ceremony recognizes the journey that brought these newly-elected officials here today,” said board Chair Lora Thomas, “while also representing the beginning of a noble and rewarding opportunity to serve the public.”

Do you enjoy testing your ability to shoot targets with accuracy and speed? The Southern Shooting Partnership invites you to join the conversation about the future of the sport during the next stop on its listening tour on Jan. 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller building, 100 Third Street in Castle Rock. For more details visit www.douglas.co.us and search for SSP.

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Crow eyes ethics reform, campaign finance, guns New congressman talks about goals after ousting incumbent

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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After besting fiveterm Republican Rep. Mike Coffman — who had previously proven to be ironclad in the 6th Congressional District — new Democratic Rep. Jason Crow in January entered Washington under a government shutdown and a caustic environment between Democrats and the White House.

Amid the chaos, Crow says he’s keeping his eye Crow on the ball, moving early to support campaign finance reform and push gun control measures while also working to end the shutdown.

The 6th District includes Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Brighton and the north part of Thornton, among other areas.

Crow, an Aurora resident, talked to Colorado Community Media Jan. 10 about his first priorities in Congress and his plans to engage the district’s communities. Responses were lightly edited for clarity.

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Has the shutdown changed your first priorities in Congress?

It’s not an “either-or” — it’s not about addressing the shutdown or the promises. We’re doing both. On the first day of Congress, within hours, we passed an omnibus appropriations bill to reopen the government. This was not a partisan bill. Just a few months ago, it got overwhelming support from Republicans.

Since then, I’ve also co-sponsored (the bill) HR 1, which has three parts.

A campaign finance reform component deals with ending the influence of dark money in politics — disclosing money so you’re able to see who’s behind some of these ads and organizations.

The second major pillar is a voting rights (component) and aims to end gerrymandering.

The third is an ethics reform, slowing the revolving door between politicians and the private sector, and preventing members of Congress from serving on corporate boards, to make sure they’re focused on the work of the people when they’re here.

What are the most pressing issues in CD6?

The first is that we have to open the government. There are (thousands of) Coloradans who are furloughed or working without pay. Yesterday, I held shutdown office hours, answering phones and listening to stories of peo-

ple in the district, letting them know we’re working hard to resolve this issue. These are our friends, neighbors, members of our communities, being held hostage by this president.

I talked about on the campaign trail: gun-violence prevention. I’m someone who grew up a hunter, and I’m a combat veteran, but I’m also a parent. I don’t have to tell you, our community has been impacted a lot more than most by gun violence. HR 8 (which would close the “gun-show” loophole for background checks) was introduced two days ago.

We have to protect our “dreamers” — that issue has gone on way too long.

(Sixteen percent of) people in the district were born outside the country.

We need to put family reunification in immigration at the forefront.

How do you see yourself fitting into oversight of the White House?

I was not sent to Washington to play political games. The people of Colorado uniquely don’t view themselves through a political lens — they just want someone to get the job done.

But Congress undoubtedly has a really important role to serve as the check on executive branch. That’s how the framers envisioned the legislative branch, and that’s what I’m going to do. And the last few years, I think we saw a Congress unwilling to do that with this administration. I’m not afraid to do it when it’s necessary. We still have kids separated at the border.

We need to codify restrictions to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

Coffman made efforts to reach out to immigrant communities. Do you feel you can emulate that?

I have my own approach to leadership. What that was over the last two years, and will continue to be, is a high degree of transparency and accessibility. I made a commitment I was going to run a grassroots campaign, be everywhere, and at end of the day, by the time Nov. 6 rolled around, we had been a part of almost 300 community events. That’s from Highlands Ranch all way up to Brighton and eastern Thornton. We went to every group within the district and made our case, and we’re going to continue to do that.

I made a pledge to hold town halls once every quarter. I’m going to be at events and let people know where I stand on the important issues facing this community and this country. I will hear from them and keep an open mind as well as I go forward.

You had your disagreements, but what’s something you might admire Coffman for?

Coffman and I share a history of service … After the election, Mike Coffman and I went to a Veterans Day event together, stood next to each other and supported our vets, shoulder to shoulder. At the end of the day, coming off a hard-fought campaign, we were focused on supporting veterans, and I was proud to do that.

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Report: Deputies justified in shooting armed felon last year Paul Askins died in August after deputies shot him during a traffic stop

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Walpole, standing near the door where Askins was seated, ordered him to get out of the truck. Moments later, Askins opened the door and pointed a semi-automatic pistol toward Walpole.

Walpole immediately backed away, raised his gun, fell down in the ditch and shouted, “Don’t move, don’t move.” Askins, gun raised toward Walpole, continued exiting the truck. Walpole fired 10 rounds from his pistol.

When Arguello saw Walpole fall down he believed Askins had shot him. Arguello emptied his weapon, firing eight rounds. Pollack also fired one shot. The shooting lasted approximately 7 seconds. None of the truck’s other occupants were injured.

Askins received most of his prior convictions in Texas, according to the district attorney’s office.

In 1977, he was sentenced to prison time for escaping county jail, among other charges. In the 1980s, he received three convictions for crimes including negligent homicide, burglary and credit card fraud. In 2000, he was convicted of assault and forgery, collecting another 10-year prison sentence.

Also that year, Askins was convicted as a career criminal. He was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison and released on parole in 2012. At the time of his death, Askins was wanted for two felony warrants issued in El Paso County during 2018.

According to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office report, friends and family said Askins recently expressed he felt “tired of being here.”

The gun he pointed at deputies was loaded and functional but not fired during the shooting. Authorities don’t know when he wrote the note found in his wallet.

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Sheriff ’s deputies who shot and killed a man near Sedalia last year acted in self-defense and were justified in using deadly force, according to a recently-released report from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Paul Askins, 61, of Colorado Springs, died on Aug. 31 in what began as a routine traffic stop. Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office deputies shot him eight times after he exited a truck they’d pulled over with a stolen gun pointed at them.

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Critical Response Team investigates all officer-involved shootings in its jurisdiction.

“The deputies reasonably believed they, and each other, were in imminent danger of being killed or receiving great bodily injury from Paul Askins at the time they shot and killed Askins,” wrote Chief Deputy District Attorney Brian Sugioka.

Askins was later identified as a career criminal and wanted felon who may have been suicidal.

While investigating the shooting, authorities found a wallet belonging to Askins in the truck with a handwritten note reading “When you kill me, call these numbers.” Friends and family reported Askins recently made suicidal comments.

Here’s how the incident unfolded, according to the report: At approximately 4:40 p.m. Aug. 31, Deputies Larry Arguello and Gage Walpole were driving south on U.S. Highway 85. As they passed the intersection with Delva Road, a truck pulled out in front of them, forcing Walpole, the driver, to slam on his breaks. The truck also swerved into another lane, nearly colliding with a second vehicle.

Walpole and Arguello pulled the truck over and Walpole asked its driver for her information. There were four people inside, with Askins seated in the rear passenger seat.

Shortly after the traffic stop began, Deputy Joe Pollack arrived to assist them, if needed.

Walpole searched the driver’s information and learned she had a restraining order against her for a man matching Askins’ description.

Deputies then asked Askins for his identification.

According to the report, Askins stumbled over the name and date of birth he first gave them, eventually providing three variations of the identification. Walpole searched the information but found no record.

Deputies determined they had cause to arrest Askins for false reporting and providing a false identification.

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‘There’s only so long that I can hold out’ As the U.S. government shutdown continues, Federal Center workers yearn to get back to work

HELP FOR FEDERAL WORKERS Are you a federal worker out of a job right now, because of the U.S. government partial shutdown? Here are some places that are offering free commodities and services to federal workers.

Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s District Office

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Jake Slyder was planning on taking his wife on a hot springs vacation to celebrate their two-year anniversary — but the U.S. government partial shutdown forced him to cancel those plans.

Slyder is one of the more than 50,000 federal workers in Colorado who has been out of work since the U.S. government partial shutdown took effect Dec. 22. As he waits to return to his job — he didn’t want to say exactly what he does — Slyder picked up a job driving for the transportation service Lyft.

“The biggest thing is the psychological effects — the uncertainty and anxiety,” said Slyder, a Wheat Ridge resident. Slyder is a contract geospatial imaging specialist for the Bureau of Land Management. He declined to say which company he works for, because he wanted to speak as an individual about his own experience. “We have some money tucked away. But how long will (the government shutdown) go on for? There’s only so long that I can hold out. It’s important to let people hear what people in our situation are going

Federal employees and constituents can stop by Perlmutter’s district office for breakfast, lunch and any other assistance the office can offer during the shutdown.

The office is at 12600 W. Colfax Avenue, B-400, in Lakewood, and federal workers are welcome anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until the shutdown ends.

The Denver Federal Center in Lakewood employs many federal employees. JOSEPH RIOS through.”

The U.S. government went into a partial shutdown when President Donald Trump requested more than $5 billion from Congress to be added to federal spending legislation to pay for a wall on the Mexico border. The previous federal spending legislation expired Dec. 21, and when Democrats strongly opposed funding Trump’s wall, he refused to step down from his request — leading to the shutdown.

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The offer doesn’t include the “Dior: From Paris to the World,” exhibit. The Denver Art Museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Its hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Until the end of January, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is offering free general admission to all furloughed federal employees and one guest. Just show up with your government ID. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is at 2001 Colorado Blvd., wood, this isn’t his first rodeo dealing with a government shutdown. The Federal Center is a 623-acre campus that is home to 28 different federal agencies spread across 44 office buildings.

In his 32 years with the government, this is his fourth time dealing with a shutdown as a federal employee. Sabel said he’s called Sen. Cory Gardner multiple times each day since the shutdown started, and he recently visited Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office.

“I love my job, it’s never a problem for me to go in,” said Sabel, a Lakewood resident. “I was dedicated to the cause — and this is what I get.”

Sabel is married and has an 89-yearold mother he assists financially.

“I’m tired of being a pawn in these guys’ games,” he said.

Gy Moody is a contractor for the Bureau of Land Management, and he has been out of work since the shutdown’s

first day. All of his coworkers love what they do, he said, and they don’t deserve to be out of work.

“I’m trying to figure out how to make $500 stretch another two weeks. The chaos of not knowing what’s going to happen is the hardest part,” said Moody, who lives in Wheat Ridge. “I’ve probably put five miles in just pacing back and forth. Everyone I know just wants to go back to work. We just want our lives back.”

Trump recently stated that he is prepared to continue the partial government shutdown for “months, or even years.”

“Any federal worker I talk to — they’re all invested in their jobs,” Sabel said. “Who is running this country, man? We didn’t elect Rush Limbaugh.

I’ve never seen anything like it, and I never thought I would see anything like this.”

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VOICES A handwritten letter can speak volumes

nce a week, I go fishing. I throw a few lines out, and I never know what I am going to catch.

I received an extraordinary, handwritten, four-page letter (with enclosures) from a reader named Janet who lives in Franktown.

This column is in its seventh year. I have received hundreds of emails, and a few letters, but nothing like Janet’s letter.

She reminded me that she had written to me once before, last winter. She called it a “fan letter.”

I’ve mentioned before that I’m from Michigan, and it turns out she is from Michigan too.

“I grew up in the most geographically dull

part of the state, in the center of the mitten, in the small town of Alma.”

I looked it up. The population was less than 10,000 in 2010, and it’s just a little over six square miles.

Janet is familiar with Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, and Lake Superior State University’s annual list of banished words. She referred to the column I wrote last year about some of the banished words and expressions that are still being overused.

“Transparency” for one.

The 2019 list is out and it includes “POTUS,” “FLOTUS,” and “SCOTUS,” and one that is long overdue.

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“Legally drunk.” Think about it.

I sent Janet a letter and thanked her, and told her that her letter reminded me of Ruth Todd (1909-2006), a dear friend whom I visited on Sunday mornings for eight years.

I fixed breakfast for us and then we spent a couple of hours in her living room. Invariably she reminisced, and she had a lot to reminisce about, including dates with big band leader Eddie Duchin, and encounters with Buckminster Fuller and Carl Sandberg.

Without fail, Ruth handwrote a thank-you note or letter every week.

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Early accelerated success leads to continued success

“A LETTER TO THE EDITOR There’s a bigger problem The HRCA has reached too far with their decision to require all street-facing fences to be stained the same color.

The larger problem, left unsolved, is the condition of the aging fences and the difficulty many homeowners face to justify the replacement.

A fence is a major expense for most homeowners. This year, Highlands Ranch will be filled with identically stained fences that are old and in need of replacement. Five years from now those same fences will not only still need replacement, but also need to be sanded and re-stained.

As I look on my street and see the yards in disrepair and the houses that

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need to be painted (to the point of trim rotting), I question how HRCA will monitor and enforce such a far-reaching guideline of fence stain. Your time would be better spent enforcing what you already are required to uphold.

If you want to improve fence appearance, go first to the heart of the problem: Ask how you help homeowners replace and maintain an unstained fence before you require an additional expense and ongoing maintenance requirement. Perhaps a fence-replacement fund would have been more helpful to our community than a new color.

Jacob Stauber Highlands Ranch

as a matter of fact, the mistake job begun is a job half done” — what largely falls upon the company that hired them and that did not a great quote, or provide an adequate onboarding proverb. I also or training program to increase like the one where it reads, “A their chances of accelerated sucjob well begun is worth two cess. This is a shame, because it half done.” What I am getting costs a company so much money at here is that as I have studied to recruit, interview and successful people, one hire a sales person or of the most common de- WINNING any position within the nominators is that they WORDS company for that matter. simply begin.

Early accelerated sucProcrastination is a cess must be owned by killer of success, but takboth parties. Training, ing the first steps toward knowledge transfer and any project, task, initiainternal mentoring go a tive or business is the long way to ensuring a killer of procrastination. proper onboarding for Before we dive into any new hire, increasing early acceleration of the likelihood of success success, meeting with success, maintaining Michael Norton tremendously.

Another terrific quote success, and continued growth and success, let’s first is, “Success begets success.” And look at a couple of examples this is true. So if we can take from the world of selling or new step one, have a job that is begun hires. You see, new sales people, and half done, we will meet with not just “new to sales” sales success. There is no doubt. And people, but any sales person that level of success is up to us, moving from one company to anisn’t it? I mean, we can place other will be measured on their some of the responsibility of our contributions and successes. The success on our company, but if longer it takes for them to find they do the proper training and and sell a customer, the more coaching and onboarding, then likely it is that they will be lookthe onus is upon us and our work ing for success elsewhere. ethic and behaviors. That is Now the mistake here isn’t always on the new sales person, SEE NORTON, P15

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Your ‘red zone’ may impact your portfolio

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roncos fans are still mourning the season but the Super Bowl will happen, nonetheless.

Whether you are focused on the plays, commercials or the inevitable party, I can’t help but tie in a few investment analogies as well.

While the red zone in the football game is a good thing for the offense, it could mean something totally different in a life analogy. The “retirement red zone” refers to the five years before and last five years into retirement. This is a period of time when poor investment decisions or a misaligned portfolio can be the most detrimental to your overall retirement.

Early investors will likely have a better time of navigating the red zone if they have faithfully invested most of their adult lives and experienced decades of compounding. For the late starters, who did not get around to saving 10 percent to 15 percent per year towards retirement, the first few years without a paycheck can be stressful. First because you don’t have the experience of riding out many different market cycles, and second because a short-term reaction could have a long-term impact that is virtually impossible to recover from. When you add market volatility to the equation, you can get further and further away from the end zone.

Every financial plan should cover the key risks for any goal, but especially retirement, since it is the most expensive and longest lasting goal you will likely have. These perils include market volatility, health care costs, inflation and outliving your money.

You should also consider that early retirement can cause you to spend

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where we will meet with success.

Now that we have had early and accelerated success, we have met with success, how do we maintain it? This is the easy one. We must simply do the behaviors that we did in order to achieve the level of success that we have achieved. Too often people who meet with success stop doing the very activities and behaviors that got them there in the first place. They change their attitude and work ethic and attempt to coast. And that is a recipe for disaster.

Lastly, how do we continue to grow once we have met with success and have established a solid and proven track record of success? This is where continuous improvement and learning comes in. Regardless of our age, we are never too young or too old to learn something new. And again, it’s as simple as taking that next step.

Picking up the next book, going to the

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more on travel, home improvements or doing things you never had time for while you were working.

These large-ticket items also come with an inflation factor that is usually higher than the Consumer Price Index. This is important since Patricia Kummer investment returns and Social Security all mimic economic growth and inflation. Therefore, your income may not be keeping up with your expenses.

Late retirement can also be very expensive, not only due to health care costs, but just the inability to do your own home maintenance. When you hire labor, be prepared for sticker shock.

Mid-retirement is usually the least expensive, when you are not traveling as much but are still healthy. Unfortunately, this middle stage is what most retirement projections are based on, when the more expensive tails are typically what breaks a retirement plan. Imagine if one of these tails occurs during a recession or market correction.

The most important tail is the first phase of retirement, or the red zone.

This is planning and deciding when to retire, determining how much you need to live on and what your assets and resources are to last your lifetime.

The decisions you make in this phase are most crucial since you still have 30-40 years of life to fund along with many unknown factors that could derail any plan.

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Word is, state is seeking premier poet

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Passes Chris Linsmayer, public affairs director for Colorado Ski Country USA, a nonprofit trade organization representing 23 ski and snowboard resorts, said the key to saving money for a day of skiing or riding is planning.

“The earlier you are purchasing tickets or purchasing rentals or purchasing lodging, the more money you’re going to save,” Linsmayer said. “It’s about knowing what you want to do.”

But what about those Friday afternoon impulses to get some powder, or a sudden blizzard that promises a couple inches of the fresh stuff ?

Finding day passes under $100 can be tricky, especially is you’re looking at some of the larger juggernaut resorts. Colorado Ski Country USA has a list on its website, ColoradoSki.com, of some of the lesser-known spots in the state that are good for a solid day of skiing — fittingly listed under the tab “Gems.”

Liftopia.com is a good source to find discounted tickets for up to 50 percent off day passes. Local shops like King Soopers, Christy Sports and Colorado Ski and Golf can offer discounts on day passes as well.

oetry is one of mankind’s most important and diverse mediums. Poetry can be found in many of the most influential religious and historic works of civilizations the world over, and it has a power to entertain and enlighten.

Poetry has been such a vital art form since time immemorial that Colorado became one of the first states to have an official poet laureate since Gov. Oliver Shoup appointed Alice Polk Hill in 1919. Since Hill, there have been seven state COMING laureates, ATTRACTIONS poet including the current one, Joseph Hutchison. And soon there will be an eighth.

Nominations for the position are open for submissions through Feb. 1. One poet will be selected by Clarke Reader Gov. Jared Polis to serve a four-year term beginning in July 2019.

“We seek a poet who can inspire others to create and share their work while sharing his or her own work with Colorado communities,” said Josephine Jones, director of Programs and Center for the Book with Colorado Humanities. “The poet laureate promotes an appreciation of poetry in Colorado and to honor outstanding Colorado poets.

The poet laureate serves as an active advocate for poetry, literacy, and literature by participating in readings and other events.”

According to information provided by the Colorado Humanities, which works with Colorado Creative Industries and literary leaders to provide suitable applicants to the governor, the selection of poet laureate is based on “artistic excellence, which includes publications by reputable poetry journals and presses, and a demonstrated history of community service in the advancement of poetry, as well as the ability to present poetry effectively” through public events.

While poetry might seem like just another feature of the arts scene, Hutchison sees it as bigger than that.

“Poetry is the language of freedom: free thinking, free feeling, free imagination. It reaches beyond `the arts scene’ and (ideally) enters the individual lives of readers,” he said.

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without going broke A skier skis through the powder at Loveland Ski Resort.

Knowing how to save money can take some sting out of skiing

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ail and Beaver Creek resorts recently announced their day passes jumped to $209 per day at the door, a new all-time high, serving as a reminder that a day on the slopes is anything but cheap.

Frequent skiers and riders can curb the steep day pass prices by purchasing season-long passes through Epic or Ikon. Those passes provide unlimited access to a number of big resorts, but are only available at the beginning or early in the season.

For the casual skier, taking a day trip up to the mountains can get expensive fast. There’s the day pass, with face values of anywhere from $150 to $200, along with rentals, gear, food and transportation. But a day on the slopes doesn’t have to break the bank.

For keen ski shoppers, September is the time to buy. It’s typically the point in the year when season passes are at their cheapest and a slew of sales on gear and clothing

are underway across the metro area, including Ski Rex at Epic Mountain Gear stores and the Powder Daze Sale in various Christy Sports stores across the Front Range. But there are still ways you can save on skiing, even midway through the season.

January is “learn to ski and ride month” at most resorts, and deals can be found for beginning skiers.

Finding a lessons package may be the best option for getting the most bang for your buck. Some resorts offer a package of a lift ticket, rentals and gear and instruction for cheaper than what each would cost separately.

Knowing where to go can help you get the most out of your ski day.

Brittany Smith, with the Colorado Mountain Club, a nonprofit organization that educates people on outdoor recreation, said pre-planning is the best way to save money.

But also finding some less-crowded resorts can end up saving you a lot of money.

“Ski resorts almost penalize you for your sponetaity,” Smith said.

“They’re making you pay the most if you come last minute, but they give you a break if you pre-plan.

Pre-plan at least a week ahead of time, if not more.

“Your ski day is about what you make it to be, and I think that’s important.”

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Event marks 50 years for Denver Audubon

enver Audubon celebrates — and reflects on — its first 50 years at an event on Jan. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Barn at Raccooon Creek, 7301 W. Bowles Ave., just west of Littleton. In conjunction with the organization’s year-long “Big Year” competition, there will be a showing of the “Big Year” film, based on the book by author Mark Obmasicik, who will speak about the SONYA’S true story. Tickets SAMPLER include appetizers and drinks: $25, $40 with commemorative T-shirt. Denveraudubon.org.

Bunches of books Arapahoe Libraries hosts a used-book sale Jan. 24-27 at Smoky Hill Library, Sonya Ellingboe 5430 S. Biscay Circle in Centennial during library hours, with a large assortment gathered by the Friends of Arapahoe Library: fiction, non-fic-

tion, how-to, children’s books …

Veteran writers “Personal Visions: Discussions with Veteran Writers and Artists” continues at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 23 and 30 at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center, 1070 Bannock St., Denver, sponsored by Colorado Center for the Book/Colorado Humanities. The ongoing discussions have resulted in a recently published anthology, “Still Coming Home: Denver Veterans Writing.” Both organizations were awarded grants in 2018 for programs that support veterans in the arts. A writers workshop and five-month program of advanced photography courses were offered. All events are free. Register at cpacphoto.org/ personal-visions-projects-veterans.

(Different panelists each time.)

Highlands Ranch Historical Society “Fun, Fearless and Female” by Frances Pordes tells of a world tour on a budget. She is the Jan. 21 speaker for the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at 7 p.m. at Southridge

Photo exhibit has transformation theme Lisa Garness Mallory shows works that are in keeping with currents of stage production

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Photographer Lisa Garness Mallory’s etched photographic prints pick up on the transformation theme of the new play at Town Hall Arts Center: “Casa Valentina,” which opens on Jan. 11, as does this exhibit.

It runs until Feb. 3 and readers are invited to meet the artist at a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18.

Mallory’s exhibit is called “Vibrant Transformations: A Series of Photo Etchings.”

(In the play, a group of heterosexual men — business types during the week — spend weekends at a safe spot in the Catskills, dressed/ transformed as, and behaving like, women. The play is based on a true story of a like vacation spot that existed in the popular New York State resort area.)

Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Books will be available. Hrhs.org.

New theater openings  “Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies” opens Jan. 18 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. It’s a growing-up tale of two black 14 year old boys. Tickets: aurorafox.org.  “Gloria” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins plays through Feb. 16 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver.

(Pulitzer 2016 finalist.) Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Curioustheatre. org, 303-623-0524.  “Davey, Do You See the Light?” by Denver singer-songwriter Jim Broyles is a folk musical to be presented at Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver on Jan. 25, 27. (Jan. 25 sold out as of press time.) Tickets, Eventbrite. com/e/davey-do-you-see-the-lighttickets-52886162937.  “Casa Valentina” by Harvey Fierstein runs through Feb. 3 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. For adults. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Directed by Nick Sugar. Tickets:$24-$44, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.org.

 “A Little Night Music” by Stephen Sondheim is presented Jan. 24-Feb. 17 at Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets start at $33, 303800-6578, cherrycreektheatre.org.  “Disney’s Newsies” plays Jan. 18 to Feb. 10 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: Parkerarts.org, 303-805-3289.

Colorado Feminist Luncheon Author Deborah Rohan Schleuter (“One Person Acted and Everything Changed: 10 Inspiring Accounts of World Changers”) will speak at the 43rd Colorado Feminist Luncheon, a 12-year-old series founded by Ellie Greenberg of Centennial. Held at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 5 at the Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Place, Denver. Reservations by Jan. 31: Heather Neyer — hneyer@brainbalance.com, 303-667-8836.

Denver Botanic Gardens “A New Gardener Boot Camp” is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver — $80, $60 members, includes lunch. Denverbotanicgardens.org. While you’re there — or another day — visit the beautiful “Orchid Showcase” in Marnie’s Pavilion through Feb. 19, for a winter flower-fix!

IF YOU GO The Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and during productions. Admission is free. 303-794-2787, townhallartscenter.org.

Mallory adds extra light and texture to her photographs with a technique she developed in 2009. She uses needles and wood carving tools to etch on her printed photographs — printed on high-quality paper, canvas or metal. At times, she seems to emphasize lines in the composition and at another time, she may go “outside the lines,” creating whole new elements in the image. Visitors will want to allow time to look from several angles when they visit the Stanton Gallery, to catch the lighting effects.

An award-winning photographer who has exhibited nationally and internationally, Mallory credits survival of two life-threatening illnesses with making her even more intense about her artwork.

Readers may have seen a program on Rocky Mountain PBS’ “Art District” program — available on her website: lisagarnessart.weebly.com.

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‘It’s really cool to see where this program has gone’ ThunderRidge brings home co-ed cheer championship

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Tuesday afternoons in the cafeteria of ThunderRidge High School, the co-ed varsity cheer team wears red shirts with a pair of initials on one sleeve. They stand for a teammate who died by suicide last year.

Around that time, another teammate’s mother died unexpectedly.

Then, the school’s beloved principal lost his battle to cancer.

Through the trying couple of months, the team persevered — even excelled. On Dec. 8, the co-ed varsity cheer team took home the state championship, the first cheerleading title in the school’s 23-year history.

“They are an awesome group of kids,” coach Mandy Martinez said.

“It’s really cool to see where this program has gone.”

Martinez took over as head coach six years ago and suggested that the then-all-girl squad try something different: co-ed. The team had been co-ed when the school first opened but switched to all girls several years prior. Faculty was all for the idea, Martinez said. One cheerleader recruited her brother and another male gymnast joined.

Martinez, who graduated from Grandview High School in Aurora, started cheering in eighth grade and continued through high school. She started coaching her last year of college.

This year, the varsity cheer team has eight boys, most of whom are football players. Martinez pitched the idea to the football coach before the season began, highlighting the benefit to players. Cheerleading builds agility, flexibility and strength, she said.

Martinez said the boys and girls on her squad have a “brotherly, sisterly

ThunderRidge High School’s co-ed varsity cheer team practices after school on a Tuesday. The team, comprising freshmen through seniors, is headed to the national championship at Walt Disney World in early February. ALEX DEWIND

ThunderRidge High School’s co-ed varsity cheer team prepares for the national championship coming up in early February. They hope to continue their winning streak.

This season, for the first time in the school’s history, the co-ed team won the state championship.

ALEX DEWIND love.” They have grown into a family.

Her athletes agree.

“We stick together. We check up on each other,” Ashley Burridge, a senior and captain of the varsity team, said. “(Martinez) is like a mom for us. She’s amazing.”

This season, with hard work, dedication and a new mindset, the team took first place in its league, two regional competitions and state. Athletes said they focused on improving every day and succeeding at each competition, rather than putting too much pressure on the outcome at state.

But they encountered some chal-

lenges along the way.

Seven of the eight boys were brand new to the squad this year. During football season in the fall, those boys were only able to practice with the team Wednesday mornings before

ThunderRidge High School’s coed varsity cheer team takes first place at the state championship in early December. The accomplishment is the first in the school’s co-ed cheer team history.

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Martinez attributes the success to mental toughness and hard work.

“The dynamic is very close,” she said. “They are comfortable, trusting and confident.”

The athletes are happy to say that they are no longer the underdog. They have a newfound respect from their school and the community. “(Our school) saw what we can really do,” sophomore Jeremy Prinzi said.

On Feb. 9, the team heads to Walt Disney World for nationals. Their goal is to make the top five. If they qualify, they will go on to compete in the world championship, which will be held at Disney World the same weekend.

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The Douglas County Youth Initiative serves the needs of the county’s youngest residents. Its youth awards focus on teenagers who have tri-

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Nominations for young people who would be good candidates for the youth award are being accepted through March 29. The reception honoring award winners is April 29.

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Gala sends adults with cancer to camp Hearts and Hope Gala will be held Feb. 9

IF YOU GO WHAT: Hearts & Hope Gala benefiting Epic Experience WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel, 1111 14th St., Denver

BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hazel Senz will be fighting lung cancer the rest of her life.

But she said the bond she has made with other cancer patients gives her hope.

Senz, 58, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in March 2014. As a never-smoker and marathon runner, lung cancer came as a “huge blow.”

Three months after her diagnosis, Senz, a Golden resident, found Epic Experience — an Arvada-based nonprofit outdoor adventure camp for adult cancer survivors.

“When I went to camp it was really difficult for me to even say the words, `I have cancer,’” Senz recalled.

“When everyone else is in the same boat, it makes you feel much more comfortable to talk about it.”

Senz said no topics were off-limits and an immediate bond was formed no matter the type of cancer.

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Golden’s Hazel Senz will be recognized as the Giver Award recipient for her volunteer efforts with Epic Experience.

COURTESY PHOTO “It was the first time I could connect with other people who had cancer,” Senz said.

“Other people who walked the walk and had journeys that could never image, but they were smiling and they were OK. So, I thought this cancer doesn’t have to define me. I’m going to be OK.” Epic Experience was

founded in 2012 by Arvada resident Nancy Ferro after her oldest son, Michael, was diagnosed first with a benign brain tumor in 2007 and six months later with testicular cancer just as he was graduating from Regis University.

Ferro said the depression she saw in her son led to the creation of the camp programs.

Epic Experiences now holds about six to eight camps a year at a ranch three hours west of Denver for people 18 and older who have had a cancer diagnosis at any point in their lives.

In the summer, campers raft and kayak on the Colorado River, and in the winter snow shoeing and cross-country skiing are the main activities.

Campers come from all over the country to attend the free camp.

After Senz’s camp experience, she wanted to help other people have the same experience, so she started volunteering. As a retired nurse, Senz lends her expertise to the medical team. She also helps with applications, calls campers and is involved

in the organizations annual fundraising event, the Hearts and Hope Gala.

“The annual Hearts and Hope Gala is more than just a time to come together and celebrate with friends, it’s a time to remember the Epic Experience campers we have lost and to raise money to reach more adult cancer thrivers to live beyond cancer,” Nancy Ferro said.

This year’s gala will be held Feb. 9 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver. The event raises fund to allow campers to attend camp free of charge.

At the event, Senz will be recognized as the Giver Award Recipient for her volunteer efforts. Jamie Bachman, executive director of oncology services at UCHealth Cancer Center in Aurora will also be recognized with the Hero Award.

“I’m such a true believer in Epic Experience because there aren’t a whole lot of camps out there for adults of all ages,” Senz said. “I think that lends itself to connecting with people in their 20s all the way to their 70s. It doesn’t matter how old you are you always have something to share and something to gain.”

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‘Natura Obscura’ offers journey to dream forest

Englewood museum gallery becomes magical landscape

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Immersive art experiences are happening across the nation these days and we are fortunate to have an absolutely delightful art-surround experience, “Natura Obscura,” awaiting us at the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Englewood.

Opened on Jan. 11, this magic forest will surround visitors through April 28 with 25,000 square feet of surreal surroundings. Enter equipped with a special flashlight, found at the entry. It reveals secret messages in the paths, as well as glowing trees, shrubs, grasses and flowering plants, surround rocks, stumps, and pathways that are home to numerous charming little creatures the visitor must seek out. Many have interactive capacities and will glow when the flashlight finds them.

Visitors are urged to go to the app store on their phone and download the “Natura Obscura” app — or there may be loaner devices at the entrance with the flashlights. More secret messages await!

About 42 artists have been involved,

IF YOU GO “Natura Obscura” is open through April 28 at Museum of Outdoor Arts, on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $10 to $20, are timed and will be honored until one hour before closing time. Tickets cost $10 to $20, based on day of the week and time of visit. There is a $5 saving per ticket if purchased in advance online at naturaobscura.org. Free SCFD days will be on the first Tuesday of February, March and April.

Fiber optic lights in “Natura Obscura,” an Immersive exhibit opened at Museum of Outdoor Arts on Jan. 11. PHOTO BY HEATHER LONGWAY

according to Tim Vacca of MOA, in growing this astonishing forest from the floor of the MOA gallery. The collaboration began early last year in conversations about nature between MOA staff and Prismajic’s Jennifer Mosquera and Eric Jaenike, resulting in a 400-square-foot model that eventually entered artistic brains and flowed out through fingertips.

Students in MOA’s great summer internship program, “Design and Build,” worked with master artist Mosquera through the summer, expanding on the initial vision she had developed with MOA. (All materials had to be readily available at Lowe’s, etc.)

Other local artists were commis-

sioned to create parts of the scene, such as “Simulacra Vision” by Nicole Banowetz and Chris Bagley.

Trees, shrubs and vines grew, owls and other birds took wing and a series of inflatable creatures crept into the scene. Strange sounds were recorded and added life to the imaginary forest, and theatrical lighting added its magic as opening date grew near. (Remember to shine that little flashlight over the underbrush — here again the detailed touches are everywhere.) The light will also unearth messages for the visitor at the edges of walkways Stroll through the entrance and move slowly, looking for special messages and pint-sized forest critters.

Pause to sit on a pair of huge tree stumps as a video tale unfolds on a screen — and watch for the yeti mentioned at the entrance. A benevolentlooking owl flies in and out in a grove where a large swing awaits. Look for pictures of small creatures in grasses and on small stumps — they may be ready to interact and deliver a message via your activated device!

Continue through curtains into another scene and sound … and a story about owls.

Adventurers will want to visit the Sound Gallery at the back to enjoy a surround vision, set to music: “From Canyon to Cosmos: A Monk’s Dream.”

Also in a rear gallery: “Synthetic Nature,” by three Design and Build alumni. (Push down on those tubes.)

We’re told a pair of artists were still finishing up at 5 a.m. on the day when “Natura Obscura” opened to the press for a preview later in the morning.

The attention to detail throughout is exceptional.

Difficult to describe accurately, but I’d urge readers to take time out to enjoy this bit of fantasy while it’s here. (Not really appropriate for young children, as some items appear fragile and running and jumping activities are out. It’s more of a tiptoe environment and calming for the adult who once loved fairy tales!)

Cuba comes to life at Denver museum IMAX film among highlights of exhibit

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Cuba 2D” and “Cuba in Denver” offer a most inviting look at a rather near neighbor — but just for a short while longer.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science exhibit, organized by the American Museum of Natural History, is on the third floor and included in admission to the museum. Walk into a sunny plaza, with tobacco shop,

a look at Santeria, the African-based religion, drums — with several for visitors to try out, plus a constant background rhythm — an ancient means of communication.

Centered in the suggestion of a plaza: graceful white iron table and chairs, plus a pristine blue and white 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air — like the vintage cars that Cubans keep polished and running down colonial streets — as taxis and for personal use.

Take a few minutes to watch the short film near the exhibit entrance for a fill-in on history of this island.

Because Cuba was cut off from travel

by Americans for a number of years, one would assume this bit of history

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IF YOU GO The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is at 2001 Colorado Blvd. The IMAX theater is located within. Tickets are at the entrance for members and non-members, and more information is at dmns.org. hasn’t been part of school curriculum.

Now that it’s a popular tourist destination for Americans (and has been for years for Europeans), one will want to learn more.

The IMAX film, “Cuba,” which just opened and will run until Jan. 23, before it opens wide across the country, is just a beautiful presentation, directed by Peter Chang, who obviously fell in love with Cuba.

It begins with an aerial view of Old Havana, then zeroes in on city scenes, with colonial buildings, those legendary 1950s automobiles and music and dance ...

Then a viewer is transported over lush, green, uninhabited terrain, wide ocean sunsets and lovely underwater shots of coral reefs, brilliant fish in many colors and exotic plants waving in the currents. Absolutely stunning!

A side note is a study by scientists showing that the reef is thriving there, while others are dying worldwide, because farmers were too poor to use chemical fertilizers, which drain into the seas, adding too much nitrogen.

Even though things have improved, organic farming is widely practiced and the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables is appealing and available.

Chang finds people of all ages danc-

ing — in the streets, in plazas, at the beach ...

He introduces internationally recognized Havana City Historian Eusabio Leal, who many years ago convinced Fidel Castro to let him have a small area in the old city to restore.

It included a hotel where Hemingway wrote “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” and other buildings he turned into restaurants and attractions ( I got carried away with his accomplishments — he rescued thousands of landmarks!)

The film focuses on his restoration of the Teatro Nacional, where Cuba’s acclaimed ballet company performs, but a bit of reading tells of acres of restored colonial buildings that have made Old Havana a UNICEF World Heritage Site.

Chang introduces a nice close-up by following 17-year-old ballerina Patricia Torres, who travels into the city daily to study dance at the Teatro Nacional.

In a few weeks, will be a big contest in the old theater that will determine her future — professional dancer or not??

One learns that ancient coral reefs turned into limestone, the building material for handsome cathedrals and large government buildings.

And there are looks at the major crops: tobacco and sugar ...

And back to the underwater scenes again ...

As I left the theater, a man behind me was talking to his companion about his next vacation ...

Watch for the film around town if you can’t get to the DMNS before Jan. 23.

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SKIING

Some ‘hidden gem’ resorts

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Gear/renting The best deals on gear can be found late in the summer at various mega sales like Ski-Rex or Powder Daze near the end of summer.

Brianna Lee, social media and reputation manager with Christy Sports, recommends finding shops that are willing to sell demo gear at a discount once it’s been lightly used for a couple seasons. In that case, Lee said, you just have to ask around.

For infrequent or inexperienced skiers, Linsmayer recommends buying your own boots, which makes it easier to try out different types of skis or boards.

When it comes to renting, Lee agrees booking early is the way to go. And where you rent can also make a huge different in your budget.

“Even renting at a Christy Sports in Denver versus in the mountains will save a few bucks,” Lee said.

“Generally, renting in resort areas — even if it’s not from the resort —

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Start new year celebrating life Lakewood’s Benchmark Theatre is kicking off 2019 with the regional premiere of a show all about celebrating life, which seems to me just the right kind of energy to bring into the new year.

Will Eno’s “Wakey Wakey” runs at the theater, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, from Jan. 18 through Feb. 16. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The show, which stars Augustus Truhn and Arlene Rapal, follows a man that resolves to spend the remainder of his days celebrating his many life experiences.

Visit www.benchmarktheatre.com to purchase tickets to this funny, moving and intimate story.

Could this ‘Friends’ spoof be any more musical?

Despite the fact that NBC’s “Friends” is more than 20 years old, and television has made great leaps in terms of innovation and storytelling, the long-running sitcom was Netflix’s second-most streamed show of 2018. No one told me life in the future was gonna be this way.

Lesser-known ski areas offer a lot of bang for the buck

will be more expensive.”

For kids Encouraging kids to ski is huge for the industry, Lee said, so there are tons of ways to save on kids’ tickets.

Christy Sports offers a Kids BunMembers of that dedicated fan base won’t want to miss “FRIENDS! The Musical Parody,” which spoofs the classic television show, at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 and 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village.

The parody features some of the best moments and characters from “Friends” and sends them up in a hilariously ribald way. The show is fast-paced, funny and sure to send you home riding high on waves of nostalgia.

Get your tickets at www.comedyworks.com/comedians/friends-musical-parody.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — NAO at the Gothic One of the thrills about going to concerts early on in a performer’s career is seeing them come into their own on the stage. English R&B songstress NAO is at that point, following the release of her stellar sophomore album, “Saturn” in the final months of 2018.

In support of the album, she’ll be performing at The Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway in Englewood, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

As a performer, NAO specializes in what she calls “wonky funk,” which is a blend of ‘90s R&B sounds with electronic sounds and funk influences. In other words, music that has the capacity to make you cry on the dancefloor.

Don’t miss the chance to see one of the most exciting voices in the genre by getting tickets at www. gothictheatre.com.

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

dle of season rentals and a season pass with some resort partners, and kids under 12 get free rentals with a four-day adult ski rental.

Several areas offer free skiing for kids as well, when accompanied by an adult pass. Colorado Ski Country offers a Fifth Grade Passport program, which provides three days of skiing at 22 ski areas — 66 days of total skiing or riding — for free.

There is also a sixth-grade program that is $125 for four days of skiing.

Both program registration deadlines are the end of January.

Transportation Interstate 70 is famous for its miles-long bumper-to-bumper traffic during ski season. Sitting through

traffic can be the most dreadful part of a ski day, one that wastes time and money. Smith recommends seeking out mountains off I-70, or ones closer to the Front Range, to avoid this problem.

“Finding places that are not on I-70 can be saving in itself,” Smith said.

Smith recommended visiting goI70.com for information on traffic and transit options for people who don’t want to drive themselves.

SkiCarpool.com is a ride-sharing message board for people looking to save money on the trip up, while making a few friends in the process.

SkiCarpool is a nonprofit organization facilitating rides up to the mountains in Colorado.

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Senior services foundation awards grants STAFF REPORT

The Douglas County Senior Services Foundation has awarded $16,500 in grants to local service organizations that serve the senior population in Douglas County.

“We are very fortunate that all the donations that we receive are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, helping us to maximize the impact we have in our community” Brian Kirstein, secretary for the senior services foundation, said in a news release.

Grants were given to the Parker Senior Center, Sky Cliff Center, Neighbor Network, Hope & Help Center and the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. Care management, meal programs, facility improvements, and emergency funds are integral parts of what the foundation supports.

“We cannot do this without the support of the community” said Sandy McCurdy, senior services foundation vice president. “We are deeply thankful for all of the donations and the continuous support that we receive from both businesses and private individuals.

The support of our community is essential to our success.”

The awards were presented Dec. 14 at the foundation’s annual grant award ceremony.

Established in 1993, the Douglas County Senior Services Foundation funds programs that aim to improve the lives of and services to seniors residing within Douglas County. The goal of the foundation is to ensure that local seniors can thrive in their golden years and have access to the services they need.

To donate to or volunteer with the foundation, go to www.dcssf. org or email secretary@dccsf.org.

Strive to Thrive fair offers hot meal, assistance STAFF REPORT

Douglas County residents facing hard times can learn about resources available to them while enjoying a hot meal at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair.

The free event Jan. 29 will provide information on where to access food and clothing, medical assistance and more. Attendees also can learn about employment opportunities, how to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps), receive a wellness check and learn about other supportive

services.

Strive to Thrive is hosted by Douglas County’s Community of Care Network. The fair lasts from 4-6 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Drive, Castle Rock.

For information on the fair or about the Community of Care Network, visit www.CommunityOfCareNetwork.com or call Community of Care Network Navigator Rand Clark at 303-660-7460. No appointment or registration is required to attend the fair. For free transportation to and from the event, contact Douglas County First Call at 303-660-7519 by noon Jan. 28.

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Plant lecture starts 2019 right for area gardeners Denver Botanic Gardens top curator has traveled world gathering specimens

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton Garden Club’s members and guests filled the new meeting room at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton as they started out their year with an illustrated lecture from internationally recognized plantsman Panayoti Kelaidis, senior curator and director of outreach for Denver Botanic Gardens. In addition to developing the Rock Alpine Garden at DBG, he has traveled the world identifying and collecting plants through a long and distinguished career.

We grow nursery plants developed from some of his finds in our Colorado gardens today, through the Plant Select varieties available at some nurseries — and listed and pictured online … Kelaidis started Plant Select, in cooperation with Colorado State University’s plant scientists.

“The art of gardening in Colorado is the art of having an awareness of what you’re doing — don’t drown, don’t scorch,” he reminded us. As he spoke, he’d pull back to talk about how to grow a particular historic plant in our home gardens. Perhaps it’s one that requires shade …

To take us to another place and time, he first showed a slide of the amazing Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde: “The greatest monument to preColumbian times,” he noted, adding that “we have neglected the native people.”

In his spin on Irving Stone’s famous history of Western explorers, he named his talk “Botanists to Match Our Mountains,” reminding us of how many peaks were named for botanists: James, Gray, Torrey, Parry, Engelmann.

His particular topic on Jan. 2 was plants discovered by Maj. Stephen Long’s Expedition in 1819/20, which started in Pittsburgh, crossed the plains and followed the South Platte River out of Nebraska and south to Pikes Peak and beyond to the Arkansas River’s starting place, passing near to Littleton.

(For perspective, the Lewis and Clark expedition was 1804-1806, soon after the Louisiana Purchase opened up endless curiosity about “what in the world did we buy to the west? — and does it have any value?”) Other explorations followed.

The Long expedition was ordered

by John C. Calhoun, secretary of war. Assorted notes from the expedition were collected by Edwin James, botanist and geologist for the expedition. He compiled all the notes and

drawings on terrain, plants, animals, native people, maps and more, publishing two volumes and an atlas in 1823 in Philadelphia: “Account of an Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains, Performed in the Years 1819 and 1820” was the title and a reproduction is available. o (Long was sufficiently impressed with this man to name James Peak w fi after him.)

By naming the expanse of Great a s Plains “The Great American Desa ert,” scientists discouraged — for a time — the great numbers of settlers who eventually ventured west. v Kelaidis shared a photograph of p great American botanist Joseph Dal-i ton Hooker (1817-1911) camped on La s n Veta Pass. d But he returned to further consider the very able James, who was a doctor, an environmentalist, w b an anthropologist, a linguist, an d explorer, a farmer … “He started talking about what our relationship s with our environment should be. He a cared about the Indians early on ands w spoke against Andrew Jackson’s o treatment of them …”

Kelaidis, in addition to bringing a scholar’s knowledge about the his- p torical expedition, had a number of s slides of the actual plants collected in 1820, labeled with plant names in F proper Latin. They are housed at the over-a-century-old New York Botan- b ic Gardens. Columbine Aquiligica b caerula is our beautiful state flower: i Rocky Mountain columbine. There f are hundreds of specimens, some of c which would seem to be related to l Asian plants, according to botanist w Hooker, mentioned above. b The speaker told of particular day when a group of botanists just w s focused on seeking new plants on Pikes Peak and scored a great many l s new ones on that day.

“Butterfly weed,” named by Tor- s rey on this expedition, is found everywhere in the West. Torrey also b named the common lupine. Pursch, l a German botanist took samples of m A it back east with him.

Oenetera coraopfolia, the crownleafed evening primrose, was found

by Torrey and Gray near Littleton.

Eregonum has 40 subspecies and grows from 4 inches to 4 feet tall. (“There is one in Plant Select,” Kelaidis noted happily.) Discoveries could go on…

Gardeners might want to refresh their acquaintance with the Plant Select collection — there is a book, there are brochures and a complete online listing, which will lead one to nurseries that stock them, in-house or online. (It’s the time of year when gardeners hungrily consume flower and plant catalogs! Tune in and enjoy!)

These hardy descendents of plants James and Torrey found tend to adapt happily to our suburban gardens today. Plantselect.org.

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Low carb? Low fat? What latest dieting studies tell us Diet profusion causes confusion; perfect conclusion may be illusion

BY CANDICE CHOI ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bacon and black coffee for breakfast, or oatmeal and bananas?

If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among friends and family about how best to do it. It seems like everyone has an opinion, and new fads emerge every year.

Two major studies last year provided more fuel for a particularly polarizing topic — the role carbs play in making us fat. The studies gave scientists some clues, but, like other nutrition studies, they can’t say which diet, if any, is best for everyone.

That’s not going to satisfy people who want black-and-white answers, but nutrition research is extremely difficult and even the most respected studies come with big caveats. People are so different that it’s all but impossible to conduct studies that show what really works over long periods of time.

Before embarking on a weight loss plan for the new year, here’s a look at some of what was learned last year.

Fewer carbs, fewer pounds?

It’s no longer called the Atkins Diet, but the low-carb school of dieting has been enjoying a comeback. The idea is that the refined carbohydrates in foods like white bread are quickly converted into sugar in our bodies, leading to energy swings and hunger.

By cutting carbs, the claim is that weight loss will be easier because your body will instead burn fat for fuel while feeling less hungry. A recent study seems to offer more support for low-carb proponents. But, like many studies, it tried to understand just one sliver of how the body works.

The study, co-led by an author of books promoting low-carb diets, looked at whether varying carb levels might affect how the body uses energy.

Among 164 participants, it found

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those on low-carb diets burned more calories in a resting state than those on high-carb diets.

The study did not say people lost more weight on a low-carb diet — and didn’t try to measure that. Meals and snacks were tightly controlled and continually adjusted so everyone’s weights stayed stable.

David Ludwig, a lead author of the paper and researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital, said it suggests limiting carbs could make it easier for people to keep weight off once they’ve lost it. He said the approach might work best for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Ludwig noted the study wasn’t intended to test long-term health effects or real-world scenarios where people make their own food. The findings also need to be replicated to be validated, he said.

Caroline Apovian of Boston University’s School of Medicine said the findings are interesting fodder for the scientific community, but that they shouldn’t be taken as advice for the average person looking to lose weight.

Do I avoid fat to be skinny?

For years people were advised to

curb fats, which are found in foods including meat, nuts, eggs, butter and oil. Cutting fat was seen as a way to control weight, since a gram of fat has twice as many calories as the same amount of carbs or protein.

Many say the advice had the opposite effect by inadvertently giving us license to gobble up fat-free cookies, cakes and other foods that were instead full of the refined carbs and sugars now blamed for our wider waistlines.

Nutrition experts gradually moved away from blanket recommendations to limit fats for weight loss. Fats are necessary for absorbing important nutrients and can help us feel full. That doesn’t mean you have to subsist on steak drizzled in butter to be healthy.

Bruce Y. Lee, a professor of international health at Johns Hopkins, said the lessons learned from the anti-fat fad should be applied to the anti-carb fad: Don’t oversimplify advice.

“There’s a constant look for an easy way out,” Lee said.

So which is better?

Another big study this past year found low-carb diets and low-fat diets were about equally as effective for

weight loss. Results varied by individual, but after a year, people in both groups shed an average of 12 to 13 pounds.

The author noted the findings don’t contradict Ludwig’s low-carb study. Instead, they suggest there may be some flexibility in the ways we can lose weight. Participants in both groups were encouraged to focus on minimally processed foods like produce and meat prepared at home. Everyone was advised to limit added sugar and refined flour.

“If you got that foundation right, for many, that would be an enormous change,” said Christopher Gardner of Stanford University and one of the study’s authors.

Limiting processed foods could improve most diets by cutting down overall calories, while still leaving wiggle room for people’s preferences. That’s important, because for a diet to be effective, a person has to be able to stick to it. A breakfast of fruit and oatmeal may be filling for one person, but leave another hungry soon after.

Gardner notes the study had its limitations, too. Participants’ diets weren’t controlled. People were instead instructed on how to achieve eating a low-carb or low-fat in regular meetings with dietitians, which may have provided a support network most dieters don’t have.

So, what works?

In the short term you can probably lose weight by eating only raw foods, or going vegan, or cutting out gluten, or following another diet plan that catches your eye. But what will work for you over the long term is a different question.

Zhaoping Li, director of clinical nutrition division at the University of California, Los Angeles, says there is no a single set of guidelines that help everyone lose weight and keep it off.

It’s why diets often fail — they don’t factor into account the many factors that drive us to eat what we do.

To help people lose weight, Li examines her patients’ eating and physical activity routines to identify improvements people will be able to live with.

“What sticks is what matters,” Li said.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: How to Make a Difference listings are published free, on a spaceavailable basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a listing, or to change or delete an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia. com. Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

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

Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife.

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

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

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

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

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

Paladin Rescue Alliance: Christian nongovernment organization dedicated to rescuing human trafficking victims and building alliances to combat trafficking locally, nationally and internationally.

Need: Volunteers to help organize supplies; donations of supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. Needed items include cleansers, skin cream, ointment, disinfectants, dressings, bandages, rolls, sponges, pads, dressing tape, gloves, alcohol pads, asprin, Tylenol.

Age Requirement: All ages can participate.

Contact: www.paladinrescue.org; Paladin Rescue Alliance, P.O. Box 79, Littleton, CO 80160; 888-327-3063.

Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more.

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice.

Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families.

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921

Project CURE: Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world.

Need: Groups of 7-15 people to help sort medical supplies; those with medical/ clinical backgrounds to become Sort Team Leaders; truck drivers to help pick up donations (no CDL required).

Age Requirements: Ages 15 and older (if a large group of ages 15 and younger is interested, we can try to accommodate different projects).

Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720-341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure. org; www.projectcure.org.

Red Cross: Supports the elderly, international causes and social services.

Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 Seniors’ Resource Center: Nonprofit one-stop shop of community-based services and care designed to keep seniors independent and at home for as long as possible.

Need: Drivers to help transport seniors to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the hair salon and more. You choose the areas, days and times that work for you.

Seniors live in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. Mileage reimbursement and excess auto insurance provided. Drivers may use their own car or one provided by the center.

Requirements: Must be able to pass a background check (paid for by the center) and have a good driving record.

Contact: Pat Pierson, 303-332-3840 or ppierson@srcaging.org. Go to www.srcaging.org SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@ comcast.net Spellbinder Storytellers, Douglas County Chapter: Connects the generations through storytelling.

Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age Requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/ South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet: Loans durable medical supplies

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to those 18 and older in the South Metro area.

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

Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodic training provided as needed.

Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013.

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

Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton.

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

Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising.

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

Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc. org.

Volunteer Connect: Brings organizaations in need of volunteers in touch with individuals looking for ways to help.

Need: help with nonprofit organizations in Douglas County Contact: info@volunteerconnectdc.org or www.volunteerconnectdc.org.

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SMITH FROM PAGE 14

She expressed herself beautifully.

However, her lettering was very tiny, as if it had written by Tinkerbell, whom she might have been.

She was a very petite woman — a trace — with a squeak for a voice, the result of paralyzed vocal cords.

To go along with it, she was from North Carolina, so her squeak had a Southern accent.

Everyone is a story. That might sound like an exaggeration, but it’s true. Not everyone is an entertaining story, but there’s a narrative in everyone I see.

I met with my editor for our annual conversation over coffee. (Mine, black. His, polluted with cream and sugar.) He encouraged me to write more human-interest stories, and I am all for it.

I immediately thought of Janet,

volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week.

Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org.

Whiz Kids Tutoring: Help at-risk elementary and middle school kids improve their lives through academic tutoring, positive mentoring relationships and spiritual nurture.

Need: Tutors to work one-on-one with elementary students at tutoring sites in Littleton and throughout the metro area.

October to April. Once a week, afternoon or evening sites, Monday through Thursday. One hour of tutoring followed by a 30-minute club where kids get to learn about Jesus.

Requirements: You just need to be able to read, love a child and pass the background check.

Info: https://www.whizkidstutoring.com/ Contact: Ashley Weldon ashley@whizkidstutoring.com YANAM2M (You Are Not Alone - Mom 2 Mom): Provides a safe, free place to connect with other moms of Highlands Ranch and be paired with another mom as a support person.

Need: Mom volunteers to be support people for other moms.

Requirement: Must be a mom who can be real and lend support to another mom.

Contact: Nikki Brooker at nikki@ yanam2m.org or go to www.yanam2m. org.

Zuma’s Rescue Ranch: Provides care for rescue animals, including horses and farm animals, and rehabilitates them into forever homes.

Need: Volunteers from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Feeding and cleaning. Zuma’s also provides animal assisted therapy for at risk youth and their families; many of our once homeless animals have become amazing therapy partners helping kids and families.

Contact: www.zumasrescueranch.com

and her four-page letter.

I could tell by what she wrote and how she wrote it that she is thoughtful, intelligent, and that she has a sense of humor.

“I have only been to the University of Michigan campus once when I was invited to some kind of medschool, fraternity special weekend.

I was duly impressed with the historic, gorgeous campus — not my date.”

I made a couple of assumptions about Janet. One, about her age: she said she “grew up in the quiet 1950s.” For another, she prefers the intimacy of a handwritten letter to the expediency of an email.

It shouldn’t surprise me but it does: the reach of what I write sometimes, and eyes, like Janet’s, that follow along.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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THINGS to DO

MUSIC

The Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at The Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle, Littleton.

Powerhouse Chicago blues group, The Nick Moss Band, featuring Dennis Gruenling, touring in support of its first Alligator Records release, “The High Cost of Low Living.” Phone: 303-795-6877.

Ticket price: $20-$27 Tickets: holdmyticket.com/event/327753

Denver Percussion Hosts Drum Guru Rich Stitzel: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at Denver Percussion’s retail store and studio, 7399 S. Tucson Way, Ste. B-2, Centennial.

Author of Drum Mantra: The Foundational Series method books, Rich Stitzel will present a drum clinic and intimate drum intensive.

Using DrumMantra and the topics found within, students can expect to acquire insight into “coordination, rhythm awareness, concentration, timing, phrasing, and creative expression.” To purchase tickets, visit www.iwantdrums.com or call 866-737-2877.

EVENTS

Highlands Ranch Historical Society Tours: A Bronx Tale, Hit Musical: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17.

Depart and arrive from Dad Clark Park and Ride: University/C-470.

Bus pick up time is to be determined. We will notify you of final pick up time, usually a day before the event. Times quoted here are approximate. Rides cost $3 round trip for seniors 65+ $6 if less than 65. Regional fares $5.25 seniors 65+. Exact change is required, you will pay the bus driver directly as you board. Seating is limited, reserve early. Tour coordinator: Nancy Linsenbigler, 720-9326990.

Veterans Town Hall Meeting: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Castle Rock Library, Bank Room West Conference Room, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Free forum is an informational meeting for all veterans, dependents and family members. Representatives will share information, answer questions, and receive suggestions for improvement on programs and services for veterans. Call the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs at 303663-6200.

A Cleansing New Year Craft for Grownups: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at Bemis Public Library, 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Slick Science: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree. Art meets Science. Get creative, explore color, physics, math, and chemistry, all while creating fun art projects. Kids Grades 3-5.

Visit dcl.org for more information.

Mentalist Anthem Flint:7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Join us as we kick off the New Year with a magic show like no other. $8 in advance and $11 everyone, at the door, if not sold out. (children age 2 and under free, must sit on a parent’s lap) Info: HRCAonline.org/Tickets or 303791-2500.

Pirate Party:10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 19 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. Join us for a morning of walking the plank with a Pirate and enjoy snacks, beverages, and a small token to take home. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and each participant

holidays - so let’s spoil ourselves (or someone else) with some homemade spa treats. Personalized, scented bath salts, spicy sugar scrubs, refreshing herbal teas...we’ll make this season as tranquil as we can! And when you’ve made your treats, have fun decorating their containers, for a little extra cheer. We’ll provide the supplies, ideas, and space - bring your weary feet, and be ready for some serious spoiling. Call 303795-3700 or visit littletongov.org for more information.

Howie Mandel: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker.

Celebrity comedian, actor, author, talk show host, and judge on “America’s Got Talent,” the versatile Howie Mandel brings his frank, funny, no-holds-barred insights to the PACE Center stage. hone: 303-805-6800 Father-Daughter Ball: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch. Create wonderful memories full of fun, laughter, love and dancing with your sweetheart at the Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Enjoy refreshments, dancing, a corsage and a special gift for each little sweetheart. In addition, you receive a commemorative photo of you and your little lady. Call 03-791-2500 or visit hrcaonline.org.

must purchase a ticket (children and adults).

Dressing up in your Pirate suit is encouraged! No children under 2 please. $12 in advance; $15 at the door, if not sold out. Visit hrcaonline.org for more information.

World Tour on a Mini Budget - Fun, Fearless & Female with Frances Pordes: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21 at Southridge Recreational Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Highlands Ranch.

Join her as she travels across the world on a mini budget with nothing more than her backpack, a Swiss army knife, her wits and a big smile - Paris, Bali, the Serengeti, the Taj Mahal, Bora Bora. Free HRHS to members, a suggested contribution of $2 per person for non-members. Visit highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

The Ski Troops: Colorado’s 10th Mountain Division: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Tom Duhs USMC (Retired) will share the story of the 10th Mountain Division and the unique nature of the only U.S. Army Mountain Division, its recruitment, training, employment and work after WWII. For information call 303-795-3961.

Celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch. A Cultural Fair and Taste of China will also be on hand and will feature traditional folk art displays, Chinese costumes, crafts, authentic Chinese calligraphy and brush paintings, numerous Chinese shops, delicious Chinese New Year refreshments and food. $8 in advance, $11 at the door if not sold out (2 and under free on parent’s lap). Info: HRCAonline. org or 303-791-2500.

Family Fun: Support Children’s Hospital Colorado at the Main Event: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 64 Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Bring your family and friends for a few hours.

A portion of all sales will benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado. Fees vary by activity. Visit mainevent. com/location/colorado/highlands-ranch/80129.

Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. Call 303-471-7020.

County, Xcel Energy Partners in Energy, and the Colorado Energy Office on January 23rd for a free interactive workshop focused on electric vehicles (EVs). Come to learn tips and nuances of electric vehicles. You might be shocked to find how well today’s EVs fit your lifestyle. Call (303) 325-8000 or visit centennialco.gov.

Seedling Tree and Windbreak Workshop: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Franktown Firehouse, 1958 N. Hwy. 83, Franktown. Landowners will learn about the proper tree and shrub selection for their property depending on what they would like to plant the trees for: windbreak, shelterbelts, living snow fences, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and reforestation. They will also be able to create their own windbreak design as well as learning how to plant and care for their trees. Call 303-218-2622 or email DCCDistrict@gmail.com to RSVP.

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends classes help with adjustment and moving forward when experiencing separation, divorce, or an ended relationship. For more information go to Divorcerebuilding.org or contact beyondivorce@ gmail.com, or call 303-669-1533.

EDUCATION

Live Smart: Start Fresh: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. A professional organizer and productivity consultant will provide tips and tricks for better organization in every room of your home in this lively presentation. Adults. The event is free, but registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Digital Drop-In: Tech Assistance: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Get technical assist with computer or mobile device, including help with OverDrive, email, downloading movies, music and books, and more. By the Info Desk. Adults. No registration required; more info at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Relieve Your Stress: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 30 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Relieve Your Stress - Through HeartMath, learn the impact that stress has on the body and a stress management technique to quickly stop the stress. At the same time create a physiological state that supports peak performance, increased mental clarity, and improvements in health and well-being. (Please Register Class is Free.) Visit southdenver.com/ event-registration/?ee=8690.

Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 19 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet.

Adults of all skill levels, cultures and language backgrounds converse in English. Ages 17-plus.

Registration required at 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Workshop: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Centennial Eagle Street Facility, 7272 S. Eagle St., Centennial. Join the City of Centennial, Colorado State University Extension Arapahoe

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Influenza cases on the rise around Colorado It’s not too late to get a flu shot, says Tri-County Health STAFF REPORT

Colorado has seen a recent spike in flu cases, and laboratory testing and outpatient visits indicate that the state has entered a period of more intense influenza activity, according to a news release from the Tri-County Health Department.

More than 570 people have been hospitalized since the flu season started in early October, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Of these, 25 percent are older than 65, and 26 percent are younger than 18.

Based on similar patterns from previous seasons, influenza activity is expected to continue to escalate,

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with peak activity from now through February, according to the Tri-County news release. This is due to exposure during holiday gatherings, from travel around the country and from children who were exposed while school was in session but who spent time at home during the holidays.

“Colorado and Georgia have been declared by the CDC to be the states currently at the highest flu risk, so one of the best things you can for your health as we start 2019 is to get a flu shot if you haven’t already gotten yours,” Dr. John M. Douglas Jr., executive director of Tri-County Health, said in the release.

“People who are at higher risk of developing flu-related complications include children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with medical conditions or compromised immune sys-

tems. These people should be treated with medication when flu symptoms first begin.”

Symptoms of the flu include high fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches and fatigue. Some people may have nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, but this is more common in children than adults.

Tri-County Health provides no-cost or low-cost flu vaccinations for those on Medicaid or who are uninsured at numerous clinics in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties.

For more information, go to www.tchd.org/flu or call the immunization hotline at 303-451-0123. To find flu vaccines at retail outlets, visit www.vaccinefinder.org or speak with your health care provider.

In addition to getting the vaccine, health experts recommend washing your hands often, covering your sneeze and cough, and stay-

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Auditions for “School of Rock”: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E County Line Rd #102, Highlands Ranch. This 15-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production. Classes on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm from Jan. 30 through May. Check out www. spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE. Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton.

The Walk is open to the community. Participation is free, and registration is not required. Walkers will enjoy a walk with the cardiologists of South Denver Cardiology and other healthcare professionals, who will provide support and answer questions during the walk. Visit southdenver.com/ event-registration.

How To Manage Chronic Pain Without Opioids: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Chronic pain is a common and complex medical problem. Discuss what non-opioid treatments are available and the evidence to support them. RSVP: 303- 8056800.

Centennial Active Seniors, An Afternoon with Abraham Lincoln: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at South Suburban Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Living history experience as Lincoln talks through the 15 presidents that preceded him, describing their importance and his connections with them. He also shares highlights from his own presidency, including the Civil War, emancipation and the Gettysburg Address. Call 303-325-8000 or visit centennialco.gov.

Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Monthly Presentation: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Mary Lou Fenton of Wellspring, a community in Castle Rock that serves people with Down syndrome, autism and other special needs. Visit castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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Athlete grappled with choice of sports

Running back has been quite a catch

i p p t a V i ax Borghi played a lot i w of football for Washington State University c during the 2018 season, R ( and he was only a freshman.

N Borghi was a standout at Pomona and had all the tools to OVERTIME make an impact in a Division I program but many times it takes a while for young players to adapt to college life and football.

He is often compared to Jim Benton former Valor J Christian and Stanford star t Christian McCaffrey, who now plays for the Carolina Panthers.

Borghi and McCaffrey used to m talk and workout together but Borghi passed on offers from Stanford and Colorado to attend Washington State.

“Overall as far as my performance, I had a decent season but nowhere near where I want to be,” said Borghi. “It was a good, fun season, for sure. I still have a ton of work to do. The season H allowed me to see where I need to 5 w work on things more.”

Borghi, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound a t running back, was the team’s second leading rusher with 366 N yards and eight touchdowns on 72 carries. He caught 53 passes for o a 374 yards and four TDs. Probably the correct position r to list Borghi as playing would be S all-purpose back, since running G backs in coach Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense have to play a differ- p r ent role.

C Leach talked about what is w expected from a running back in the Washington State offense following a 31-7 win over CU on R Nov. 10 in a game that saw Borghi score on a 28-yard scoring reception.

“You have to rush, catch and block,” Leach told reporters. “Not just one of the three. You have to do all three.”

That was a change which Borghi took as a challenge.

“This offense is a little bit different for a running back,” he said. “I think I adjusted well.

Catching to the ball in open space is pretty nice and making the defender miss.

“The offense is pretty cool, it’s pretty fun to make the defender miss and just get going.”

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Valor’s Jake Welch will play golf for Colorado School of Mines

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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alor Christian senior Jake Welch is a wrestler who plays golf.

Or just maybe he is a golfer who wrestles in the winter. After all, he is an honors student who is going to Colorado School of Mines to play golf.

“It would depend on the season, and I like them both,” said Welch, whose dad, Tim, is the Eagles’ wrestling coach and whose older brothers Torey and Colby wrestled for the school.

“I chose to do golf in college. I like golf a little bit

more, it is a little easier.

I am probably better at wrestling, I would say, but I think I like golf a little more, so I would say I am a golfer.”

Welch, the third-place finisher in 4A at the 2017 state wrestling tournament at 170 pounds, is off to a good start this season on the mat and has set high goals as Valor moves into the 5A state bracket this year.

“I would say my work ethic has improved the most,” said Welch, who during the fall golf season, won the Class 5A Central Region state-qualifying tournament with a 4-under-par 68.

COACH’S TAKE: ‘He works his tail off, probably more than anybody in the room. And he’s only a part-time wrestler because he plays golf from April to October. He’s figured out how to maximize his time on the mat.’

Tim Welch, Valor Christian wrestling coach

Q&A with Welch Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Tiger Woods. Obviously he has had a little bit of a rough point, but what he’s done in the golf world, everyone knows him. It’s awesome that someone can be that dominant in a sport.

What or who motivates you most to excel in sports?

Probably my family, my dad and my brothers.

My brothers were super competitive growing up.

You always had to be better than them.

What would be a perfect performance in wrestling?

I would count it on how I controlled the match. If you go out there, work your moves, you can control the whole match and the other

kid doesn’t really have any chance to score on you.

What would be a perfect performance in golf?

I don’t think any golf round is ever perfect. Whether you play the best round you’ve ever played, you still look back and go: `I could have improved there and I missed that shot.’

What has been your most memorable moment in high school athletics?

It would be in wrestling, and last year I was ranked third going into the state tournament and expected to do well. I lost my first match.

So the most memorable part was losing that first match and coming back all the way up the back side of the bracket and taking third.

Have a suggestion for whom to feature in Student-Athlete Spotlight?

Email Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Key stats | On The Mat rankings have Welch as the No. 1 wrestler in 5A at 182 pounds this season.

He has a record of 12-1.

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On campus:

News and notes from local high school sports programs

Highlands Ranch • The girls basketball team, second in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, opened Continental League play with a 71-31 victory over Mountain Vista on Jan. 11. The Falcons are 13-0 against Vista in games dating to 2007. Ranch is 11-1 this season, with its lone loss coming against Redondo Union (California) in the Nike Tournament of Champions • The boys basketball team couldn’t recover from an 14-point halftime deficit and lost 59-55 to topranked Mountain Vista in a Continental League game on Jan. 11.

ThunderRidge • Austin Holt scored four points and Bailey Verk two as the boys basketball team scored the game’s final six points in a 34-31 win over Rock Canyon in a top-10 Continental League showdown on Jan. 11.

The Grizzlies were ranked fifth in the Jan. 7 CHSAANow. com Class 5A poll and Rock Canyon was eighth.

• Junior Heidi Haze scored 19 points and senior Taylor Makloski added 12 in the girls basketball team’s 47-36 win over Bear Creek on Jan. 9. The team opened Continental League play on Jan. 11 with a 51-36 victory over Rock Canyon.

Mountain Vista • Benjamin Ford’s short-handed goal pushed the hockey team into a 2-2 tie with five minutes to play, but Ralston Valley scored with 2:09 remaining to post a 3-2 victory on Jan. 12. Zachary Anderson scored the other Golden Eagles’ goal.

• Senior guard Corban Gamble made five of seven 3-point shots and finished with 24 points as the topranked Class 5A boys basketball team build an early lead and held off Highlands Ranch on Jan. 11 for a 5955 Continental League victory. The win boosted the Golden Eagles overall record to 11-0 prior to the Continental League showdown against No. 3 Chaparral on Jan. 15.

• The girls basketball team made only 19 percent of their field goal attempts in a 71-31 loss to thirdranked Highlands Ranch on Jan. 11.

Sophomore Berit Brookfield led the Golden Eagles with eight points.

• Lon Ingram was second at 126 pounds and Adin Weaver was the runner-up at 138 pounds in the Fort Collins Arnold Torgerson Invite wrestling tournament on Jan. 12.

Valor Christian • Evan Pahos had a three-goal hat trick while Colby Browne scored twice and had two assists as the hockey team notched an easy 9-1 win over Pueblo County on Jan. 8. Browne was credited with the game-winning goal in the team’s 5-3 victory over Chaparral on Jan. 11. Power-play goals by Browne and Cole Cavey during a three-goal first period helped the team down Cherry Creek 4-2 on Jan. 12. Cavey scored twice.

• The girls basketball team, ranked sixth in the Class 5A CHSAANow. com poll, won the Rampart tournament with a 70-22 victory over Rampart, a 65-50 conquest of Pueblo West and a 61-27 romp over Pine Creek. In the win over Pueblo West, the state’s third-ranked 4A team, Raegan Beers had 33 points and 18 rebounds. The 6-foot-2 freshman had 72 points and 34 rebounds in the three tournament games.

• After losses to Rampart and Pueblo West to start the Rampart tournament, the boys basketball team posted a 68-52 win in the tourney finale over Pine Creek on Jan. 12. Jack Foley had 21 points and junior Roger Rosengarten 14 chipped in as the Eagles snapped a four-game losing skid.

Rock Canyon • In a Class 5A boys basketball

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Borghi continued: “You don’t have to take the beating of rushing the ball through the line every play. It seems like the NFL is starting to have running backs catch the ball a lot more, so that’s setting me up for success in the future.”

Borghi was looking toward the future when he graduated early from

Rock Canyon’s Nick Fallin goes in for the layup just outside the reach of ThunderRidge’s Colton Sanders. ThunderRidge ended up on top by the final score of 34-31 on Jan. 11.

PAUL DISALVO

showdown on Jan. 11 against ThunderRidge, ranked fourth in the CHSASNow.com poll released on Jan. 7, the eighth-ranked Jaguars surrendered the last six points in a 34-31 Continental League loss in a game in which the team shot just 24 percent from the field. Jalen Ashley, Jake Hassett and Jaylen Eikenberg each had seven points in the loss. Eikenberg, a senior, scored 24 points in a 57-49 win over Valor Christian on Jan. Grant Figueroa had 14 points and the senior pulled down 20 rebounds in the win over Valor.

• The girls basketball team sustained a 51-36 Continental League

loss to ThunderRidge on Jan 11. In a 74-19 loss to No. 1-ranked Regis Jesuit on Jan. 9, the Jaguars fell behind 52-9 at halftime.

Pomona and enrolled at Washington State for the spring semester. He participated in spring football practice with the varsity.

“Mid junior year I decided I was going to do it (enroll early) and had to take double credits to be able to graduate early,” explained Borghi. “It was difficult but well worth it.

“It helped a ton. College itself is hard to adjust to and it helped me a lot in the school aspect to get used to all that so I didn’t have to do it during the season. As far as football, there was

a lot of seven-on-seven, working on my speed and stuff and in the weight room working to get strong to get ready for the season. It contributed to the season I had, learning the offense and all that.”

There were more than 20 seniors from Colorado high schools who signed letters of intent to play football next season at Division I schools during the Dec. 19-21 early signing period.

Borghi had some simple advice for those players, probably something that has been preached to them many

SkyView Academy • The girls basketball team opened play in the 3A Metro League on Jan. 9 with a 44-37 victory over Faith Christian.

• The boys basketball team could never get in gear, falling behind by 14 points at halftime and 32 points after three quarters in a 65-28 loss to Faith Christian on Jan. 9.

times before.

“Just keep your head down and work,” advised Borghi. “Work hard and stay humble. Nothing improves yourself more than just working hard.

That’s what it takes. You are not going to make it unless you work hard.”

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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MILESTONES School Notes Alexandria Anderson, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Natalie DeBartolomeis, of Lone Tree, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Augustana College.

Kelsey Heiland, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Augustana College.

Grace Humphreys, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Cody Johnston, of Highlands Ranch, graduated in December 2018 from the University of NebraskaLincoln with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Hannah Kerbs, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Jamie Laraia, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at the University of Tampa. Laraia is studying public health with a concentration in behavioral health. Jamie is a 2017 graduate of STEM High and Academy.

Mikayla Lopez, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Augustana College.

Dianna Morton, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Gianna Pariani, of Lone Tree, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Kassie Perkins, of Highlands Ranch, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective

all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Perkins was initiated at Angelo State University.

Madyson Repaskey, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Belmont University.

Erin Smith, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Augustana College.

Ian Thompson, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the fall 2018 president’s list at LeTourneau University. Thompson is a senior studying engineering.

Andrew Thumann, of Lone Tree, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Augustana College.

Gina Tibbs, of Highlands Ranch, participated in Carthage College’s annual Christmas Festival, which includes three performances of readings and music. The concerts are the college’s gift to the community.

In the Military U.S. Air Force Airman Jordan Grant, of Highlands Ranch, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Grant completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 2017 graduate of ThunderRidge High School.

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Making the Outdoors a part of your home

- Custom Designs by Certified Professional Engineer - Classic Composite or Redwood Decks - A+ BBB Rating Family Owned and Operated Licensed & Insured

Call Ron @ 303-726-1670

Contessa’s Cleaning Service Professional, reliable and affordable residential cleaning.

Give your home the royal treatment at an affordable price.

References available.

Call Elaine Musselman at 303-515-0117 or email rileyrosie1@gmail.com

Concrete/Paving

TLLC Concrete Ty Barrett

303-646-2355 Specialize in barn floors, Driveways, Remove and replacement Any job over 400 SF give us a call!

A PATCH TO MATCH Drywall Repair Specialist

• Home Renovation and Remodel • 30 years Experience • Insured • Satisfaction Guaranteed Highly rated & screened contractor by Home Advisor & Angies list

Cowboy Fencing is a full service fence & gate company installing fences in Colorado for 23 6 years.

Residential/Commercial/ Farm & Ranch Fencing Low rates, Free estimates

Scott, Owner - 720-364-5270

Call Ed 720-328-5039 Garage Doors

For a free estimate

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Serving the Front Range since 1955 Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters Rooftop HVAC • Mobile Furnaces Commercial • Residential Install • Repair • Replace

Carpet/Flooring

Residential & Commercial Specializing in complete bathroom remodels from design to completion.

Heating/ Air Conditioning

BEST PRICES 30+ years experience Clem: 303-973-6991

FREE ESTIMATES Drywall Sanders Drywall Inc. All phases to include

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Electricians

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Residential or Commercial Ask about our Senior Citizen and/or Veteran discounts.

Call (720) 925-1241 The Electrician - licensed and insured adding, upgrading, and repairing residential circuits, outlets, lighting, and switches. I have many years of experience, and have helped many happy homeowners. Free estimates. Satisfaction guaranteed! Available Mon-Sat. 720-909-3130 www.theelectrician.site

• Springs, Repairs • New Doors and Openers • Barn and Arena Doors • Locally-Owned & Operated • Tom Martino’s Referral List 10 Yrs • BBB Gold Star Member Since 2002

(303) 646-4499 www.mikesgaragedoors.com Handyman

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Insurance

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Satisfying Customers for Over 24 Years

Al Vinnola 720-404-3525 Locally Owned & Operated • Competitive Rates • Free Estimates Lighting

Painting

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Licensed / Insured

DICK 303-783-9000

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Painting

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Have a Hail Damaged Roof?

- Call Golden Spike Roofing - We are 100% Local & Have Great References - Roofing • Siding • Paint • Windows • Gutters

- Call Dave Vaughn 720-427-7422 - davegoldenspikeroofing@gmail.com

Tree Service Since 1992

Plumbing

Roofing/Gutters

Anthony 970.846.6206 Albert 970.846.1876

Plumb-Crazy, LLC.

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Tile

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Windows

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Serving the southeast Denver area

Castle Rock/Franktown

Castle Rock/Franktown

Greenwood Village

First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org

Services:

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

WORLD MISSION CHURCH (KOREAN CHURCH)

7249 E. Park Dr. Franktown, CO TIME: 10:30 PM PHONE: 303-688-1004 ENGLISH TRANSLATION

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Sunday Worship Times 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran School and ECEC (Ages 2 1/2 - 5; Grades K-8)

Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

Call or check our website for information on services and social events!

www.tlcas.org For Local News Anytime of the Day Visit Centennial Parker St.OurColoradoNews.com Thomas More 303-841-4660

Find us on Facebook: Trinity Lutheran Church, Franktown

www.cbsdenver.org

303-794-6643

Catholic Parish & School

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

8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1155

www.stthomasmore.org

Sunday Services - 10 a.m.

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

To advertise your place of worship in this section, call Karen at 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

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Ask about our frequency discounts!

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Misc. Notices

Arvada Church of God 7135 West 68th Avenue 1 time food bank for the Arvada Area Providing Food, Hygiene Items and Gift Cards Available one time only Call Carmen Terpin at 303-232-6146

Grain Finished Buffalo

Split & Delivered $300 a cord Stacking available extra $35 Christmas Trees available at Sedalia Conico and Jar Mart in Sedalia Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173

quartered, halves and whole

719-771-8742

MERCHANDISE

Furniture Solid Maple Bedroom set w/mattress $275 Leather Couch $125 Desk $50, Rya Rug $50 Antique Federal Dining Set $1200 303-721-8630

Bicycles

Want your life story written?

I can help. I have 30+ years experience, and can deliver print-ready documents and electronic copies within 60 days.

I have reasonable rates and write informative, entertaining life stories.

Great family gift.

Call Tabatha 720.763.5090.

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Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 60-foot stealth structure Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 25 South Newland St., Lakewood, Jefferson County, CO 80226. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Alex, a.grigsby@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314997-6111.

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WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN OF AMERICA.

A social club offering many exciting social activities and friendships.

Link 10 social hours, 4-6 P each Thur at Innsider Bar and Grill, Holiday Inn, 7390 Hampton Ave., Lkwd.

Visit widowedamerica.org or contact Bob, 303-979-0181.

Firewood

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Want To Purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201

PETS AUTOS &

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EQUIPMENT

Selmer (Paris) Mark VI Saxophones: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, including accessories 303-756-0994

PETS

Autos for Sale 2008 SRX Cadillac All Wheel Drive 64,775 miles, V6, Premium Luxury Package, 3rd row seating, Ultra View Sun Roof, Rear AC, 20" Aluminum Polished Wheels White Diamond Tint coat/ Cashmere Interior $9950 (303)901-1342

Sell your merchandise on this page $25 for 2 weeks in 16 papers and online 303-566-4091 Wanted

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Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUV’s Any condition • Running or not Under $500

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Cell: (303)918-2185 for texting

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Careers

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

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KITCHEN OPPORTUNITIES

Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood COOK Full-time position available. Must work weekends. Food service experience preferred.

DISHWASHER Full-time position available. Dishwashing experience preferred.

Class A&B Driver Needed Seeking great commercial drivers to add to our team!

• Be part of a great company with a minimum of 2 years experience and a clean MVR.

APPLY NOW!

We offer great pay in a team-oriented environment.

Diesel Mechanics Needed NOW !!

Haulaway is looking for Experienced Heavy Truck Diesel Mechanic with knowledge of all aspects of diesel engines and hydraulics along with electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance & DOT inspections. APPLY NOW! The company not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY!

Apply at: crrwasteservices.com or call (303) 688-0344

Gabi Saenz 303-986-4511 | 303-986-5044 Fax 7950 W. Mississippi Ave. | Lakewood, CO 80226 Gabi_Saenz@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com An Equal Opportunity Employer 126098

Apply at: crrwasteservices.com or call (303) 688-0344 KITCHEN OPPORTUNITIES

Life Care Center of Littleton

Nutritional Service Server Full-time and part-time positions available. Food service experience preferred.

DISHWASHER Full-time position available. Dishwashing experience preferred.

Must be able to work weekends and some evenings We offer great pay in a team-oriented environment.

Must be able to pass a drug and physical screening!

The company not only offers good pay, great benefits, a great work environment but here you are not just a driver, you’re FAMILY!

Richard Wedlund 303-795-7300 | 303-795-6210 Fax 1500 W. Mineral Ave. | Littleton, CO 80120 Richard_Wedlund@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers.com 126121

Must be able to pass a drug and physical screening!

NEEDED !!!!

Part Time Cashiers

This is a YEAR ROUND position.

Pays $11.10 per hour to start.

Salvation Army Family Thrift Store.

Parker 78349 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy 720-851-0202 Apply at Store _________________________________

NEEDED !!!!

Part Time Donation Attendant

Teachers Wanted EARN UP TO $150 DAILY -

Independent contract drivers needed to deliver flowers for Valentines Day. Must use your own vehicle and provide MVR, insurance & license. Contact Katie at (720) 425-7467 or Mike at (720) 229-6800.

As a tutor enjoy...

• Working with a variety of students at all grade levels on an individual basis • No classroom to manage so YOU can concentrate solely on academics • Work for a company with a proven track record and outstanding results!

Now Hiring!

Contact A Director!

Bachelors Degree Required

ParkerCO@hlcmail.com CastleRockCO@hlcmail.com Parker: 720.851.0677 Castle Rock: 303.663.7391

Afternoon, Evening and weekend hours available

Study Skills | ACT/SAT Exam Prep | Reading | Math | Writing | Subject Tutoring

ENGINEERING Visa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for: - Sr. QA Engineers (Sr. SW Test Engineers) (Job# REF14773R) Perform functional and automation testing for debit processing services applications.

Design, create, execute and report on functional tests against multiple Debit applications with a focus on the Web Services platform.

To apply, please reference Job# when mailing resume to: LJ, Visa, Inc., MS: M1-12 SW, 900 Metro Center Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. EOE.

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Must have current Colorado license. $58,000 to $70,000 annually.

E-mail resume to parkerelectric83@aol.com or fax to 303-841-2051 or mail to Parker Electric Inc, PO Box 3273, Parker, CO 80134 For more info call 303-841-5448.

Contact info: Joe Serafini 303-841-5448

This is a YEAR ROUND position.

Pays $12 per hour to start.

Salvation Army Family Thrift Store.

Parker 78349 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy 720-851-0202 Apply at Store

PART TIME MERCHANDISER Lawrence Merchandising needs Representatives in the Lakewood, CO. area. Flexible scheduling that fits your availability.

Maintain product displays at Target & other local retailers.

Retail exp preferred; must have email/ internet access. Please call 1-800-328-3967 x 777.

To learn more visit: www.LMSVC.com

Part-time position for a friendly, focused, responsible, and motivated individual. We are a well-established and innovative software engineering firm looking for a team member to assist with Sales and Finance duties. Qualifications: Organized self-starter, computer literate, QuickBooks Experience a plus.

Contact info: If interested or need additional information, contact info@agi32.com. Subject: Front Office Admin. Explore our company at www.lightinganalysts.com.

NYDJ - OUTLETS CASTLE ROCK ASST. STORE MANAGER

Description To make women feel FABULOUS, Confident, Sexy and Amazing!

Ensure every client is treated like a VIP by providing an experience unique to NYDJ. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Support your Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and/or comp sales goals.

• Help recruit, develop and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you • Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business; you’ll bring the right balance of ops, delegation/autonomy, and customer first selling practices • Focus on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours and schedules • Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on sell through & customer feedback • Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets • You’ll merchandise the store in a compelling way. Ensure store environment set up to be a silent sales associate telling inspiring stores of who we are as a brand.

• In partnership with your Store Manager, you’ll develop your team of associates into a high performing, customer-focused crew WHAT YOU'LL NEED • At least 6 months of retail store management experience; you’ve lead teams to success and want to experience more of it. You’ll have skills to pay the bills: communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising) and be a developer of your people on the team.

• Passion for helping women live their perfect life and find their perfect fit • A high school diploma or GED equivalent. If you have a degree, even better • Roll with the punches. Retail is a fast changing industry and you need to be adaptable. OPEN AVAILABLITY is a must.

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HOMES APARTMENTS COMMERCIAL OFFICE INCOME PROPERTY STORAGE ROOMMATES

To Advertise call Barb 303.566.4125 Income/Investment Property

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®

Tamarac Executive Plaza Office Space For Lease

Located at East Hampden Ave. at Tamarac Dr., this building offers a nice 3,350 sf office space that features 13 rooms plus reception, 15 private parking spaces and 2 private bathrooms. Walking distance to Tiffany Plaza with numerous restaurant and retail amenities.

Offered at $12.00/sf full service.

Call David Gagliano or Dominique Pastore for information.

Fuller Real Estate, 5300 DTC Pkwy., #100 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

with 2 garages $45,000 cash, small town living in Fishing, Hunting, Boating and Retirement Community 970-472-5978

Senior Housing

www.FullerRE.com (303) 534-4822

Home for Sale

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*when purchasing another home *1% fee if selling only *+ buyer agent co-op

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20 Years Experience Best of the Best Realtor

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Office Rent/Lease VARIOUS OFFICES 100-2,311 sq.ft. Rents from $200-$1750/month.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking some time out of your usually busy social life could be just what you need to help you focus on putting those finishing touches on your plans for a possible career change.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A misunderstanding about a colleague’s suggestions could create a delay in moving on with your proposal. But by week’s end, all the confusing points should finally be cleared up.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you suddenly have to take care of.

But just say the magic word — help! — and you’ll soon find others rushing to offer much-needed assistance.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Finishing a current project ahead of schedule leaves you free to deal with other upcoming situations, including a possible workplace change, as well as a demanding personal matter.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Turn that fine-tuned feline sensitivity radar up to high to help uncover any facts that could influence a decision you might be preparing to make. Devote the weekend to family activities.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A state of confusion is soon cleared up with explanations from the responsible parties. Don’t waste time chastising anyone. Instead, move forward with your plans.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel obligated to help work out a dispute between family members. But this is one of those times when you should step aside and let them work out their problems on their own.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your ability to resolve an on-the-job problem without leaving too many ruffled feathers earns you kudos from co-workers. You also impress major decision-makers at your workplace.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Newly made and longheld friendships merge well, with possibly one exception. Take time to listen to the dissenter’s explanations. You could learn something important.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be prepared to be flexible about your current travel plans.

Although you don’t have to take them, at least consider suggestions from the experts in the travel business.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A problem with a recent financial transaction could lead to more problems later on unless you resolve it immediately. Get all the proof you need to support your position.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Daydreaming makes it difficult to stay focused on what you need to do. But reality sets in by midweek, and you manage to get everything done in time for a relaxing weekend.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to reach out to those in need of spiritual comfort makes you a much-revered, much-loved person in your community.

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Public Trustees

Public Trustees

Highlands Ranch Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0239 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0244

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0251

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/29/2018 11:32:00 AM 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/30/2018 12:56:00 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: NICHOLAS A. WILLIAMS and GRETCHEN J. WILLIAMS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/27/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 5/28/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009040093 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $245,471.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $208,680.28

Original Grantor: Jonathan Campolong Original Beneficiary: WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/2/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/17/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2005054592 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $225,463.66

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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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 131, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 100-K, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8851 Miners 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, February 27, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/29/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019811

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0244 First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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 make timely payments required 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 29, VIEW RIDGE, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10605 North Rampart Lane, Littleton, CO 80125 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, February 27, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/1/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-18-841650-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0251 First Publication: 1/3/2019 Last Publication: 1/31/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0239 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/23/2018 11:52:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/23/2018 11:52:00 AM 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: JARED L. JARNAGIN AND DENISE A. JARNAGIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR RYLAND MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/11/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 12/4/2002 Reception No. of DOT: 2002131854 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $249,900.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $157,374.15 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: Borrower’s failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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 221, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING 122T, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2957 Windridge Circle, 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, February 13, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 12/20/2018 Last Publication: 1/17/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/24/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019847 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0239 First Publication: 12/20/2018 Last Publication: 1/17/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0256

Public Trustees

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0257

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 8:15:00 AM 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 10:56:00 AM 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: CHRISTOPHER GRADFORD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-22 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/3/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/26/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005103304 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $795,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $720,921.38

Original Grantor: PETER J MCKENNA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR NMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/8/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 7/16/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007056223 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $376,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $400,570.84

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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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 78, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 54-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 78 Falcon Hills Drive, 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, March 6, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/15/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019791 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0256 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0256

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0257

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 8:15:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat-

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 10:56:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat-

Public Trustees

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: A default in payment required by the Deed of Trust.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 57, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-E, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3751 East Charterwood Circle, Littleton, 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, March 6, 2019, at the Public Trustee's office, 402 Wilcox 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/15/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KAREN J RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7192-12570

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0257 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0259

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 2:37:00 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: LYLE W. CHALUPSKY and JILL D. CHALUPSKY

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Highlands Ranch January 17, 2019 NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0259

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 2:37:00 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.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: LYLE W. CHALUPSKY and JILL D. CHALUPSKY Original Beneficiary: HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: REAL TIME RESOLUTIONS, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/1/2000 Recording Date of DOT: 12/5/2000 Reception No. of DOT: 00087618 Book 1930 Page 1699 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $91,394.24

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: Violations including, but not limited to, failure to make full payment of all principal, interest and other charges at the maturity date as required by the Deed of Trust.

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 19, BLOCK 3, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8665 South Meadowlark Circle, 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, March 6, 2019, at the Public Trustee's office, 402 Wilcox 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/15/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-014039

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0259 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0266

Public PUBLICTrustees NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0266 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/15/2018 4:23:00 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: NADINE M. HOSMER and RYAN M. HOSMER Original Beneficiary: COMPASS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COMPASS BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/31/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014015876 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $277,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $211,651.51 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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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 25, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 71-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7051 Palisade Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 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, March 6, 2019, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/21/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019833 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0266 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING DOUGLAS COUNTY’S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the same address.

Bids and Settlements

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 12,900 square yards of concrete pavement • 12,000 linear feet of curb and gutter • 28,000 square feet of sod • replacement of 4 inlets, and modification of 10 inlets

Douglas County has prepared an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Public Right-of-Way. The purpose of this Transition Plan is to identify facilities, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures, and/or practices currently utilized or recommended for use to minimize or eliminate barriers to accessibility within unincorporated Douglas County’s transportation network.

Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

The County invites public review of this document during the 30-day public comment period beginning on January 17, 2019, and ending on February 15, 2019. The document and user survey is available on-line at www.douglas.co.us by searching ADA Transition Plan. The document is also available at the Douglas County Department of Public Works Engineering, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, and at the Douglas County Philip S Miller Public Library, 100 S Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. In addition, the document and user survey will be available during an Open House public meeting scheduled on January 30, 2019, from 4 – 6 p.m., at the Douglas County Government Administration Building, in the first floor Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, in Castle Rock.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

Interpreters or special needs accommodations can be provided with advance notice by contacting Carol Konecny, Douglas County Department of Public Works Engineering, at 303-6607490 or ckonecny@douglas.co.us.

Legal Notice No.: 934677 First Publication: 01/17/2019 Last Publication: 01/24/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the BELFORD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; Douglas County Project Number CI 2019-007 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of approximately 12,900 square yards of concrete pavement, 12,000 linear feet of curb and gutter, 28,000 square feet of sod, replacement of 4 inlets, and modification of 10 inlets, on Belford Avenue from Meridian Boulevard to approximately 2,500 feet east of Meridian. Bid items include hot mix asphalt for patching, unclassified excavation, aggregate base course, construction staking, sprinklers, irrigation line, and pavement marking.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the same address.

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Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

City and County

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 934683 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E. Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Legal Notice No.: 934678 First Publication: 01/17/2019 Last Publication: 01/24/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184

Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #004-19 ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY HERBICIDE APPLICATION for NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL The Public Works Operations, Weed Control Division, of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified firms for the provision of Road Right-of-Way Herbicide Application for Noxious Weed Control as specified. It is the intent of Douglas County to control noxious weeds in County rights-of-way (ROW) via chemical application (spraying).

ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 @ 2:00 P.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PREBID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE IFB AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS BUILDING AT 3030 NORTH INDUSTRIAL WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB 004-19, Noxious Weed Control”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted.

Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 7, 2019 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

• 12,900 square yards of concrete pavement • 12,000 linear feet of curb and gutter • 28,000 square feet of sod • replacement of 4 inlets, and modification of 10 inlets

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Legal Notice No.: 934683 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #001-19 PARKING, EVENT & SECURITY SERVICES for the 2019 DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR & RODEO

The Department of Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of Parking, Event & Security Services for the 2019 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo.

ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 @ 1:30 P.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS AND TOUR THE FAIRGROUNDS PROPERTY. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE EVENTS CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM, 500 FAIRGROUNDS DRIVE, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. PLEASE CALL 720-7336902 FOR DIRECTIONS, IF NEEDED. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT!

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Two (2) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB 001-19, Parking, Event & Security Services for the 2019 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 7, 2019 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 934681 First Publication: January 17, 2019 Last Publication: January 17, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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To Whom It May Concern: On 11/15/2018 4:23:00 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: NADINE M. HOSMER and RYAN M. HOSMER Original Beneficiary: COMPASS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COMPASS BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/31/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014015876 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $277,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $211,651.51

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: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

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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 25, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 71-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS,

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E. Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website.

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Legal Notice No.: 934678 First Publication: 01/17/2019 Last Publication: 01/24/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184

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