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Bob McAdam, 97, finishes the Turkey Day 5K in 48 minutes and 33 seconds, setting a new world record for his age group. He was one of thousands of participants in the annual run or walk hosted by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce.

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HRCA employee named Aquatic Professional of the Year Janice Weed honored for work in field of recreation

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When she was 5 years old, Janice Weed learned to swim in the pool of her homeowners association.

Swimming in the summer led to swimming yearround, which eventually led to swimming in high school and college.

“Aquatics has been a passion of my life,” said Weed, 43. “I never really got away from it.”

Weed’s love for the water continued into adulthood. Since 2007, she has been the aquatics coordinator at Westridge Recreation Center. And this year, Colorado Parks and Recreation (CPRA) named her Aquatics Professional of the Year.

The award recognizes and celebrates “individuals and organizations that contribute to the success and value of parks and recreation in the state of Colorado,” according to CPRA’s website. At the 2017 CPRA Annual Conference Awards Banquet in early October in Keystone, Weed received a glass plaque for her work in aquatics. Peers in the field nominated her for the achievement.

Weed’s role at Westridge includes teaching newly

hired lifeguard classes and recertification classes, as well as handling administrative work, reviews and projects. She spends her time in various areas of the recreation center — in the pump room, on the pool deck or wherever there is an emergency.

She said her biggest achievement in her aquatics career happened two years ago. Her staff revived and saved the life of a man who had a so-called “widow maker” heart attack, caused when a main artery of the heart is completely blocked.

“It makes everything worth it,” Weed said. “It makes every training moment we have here that much more important.”

In recent years, Weed has taken it upon herself to master the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC), a guidance document of more than 200 pages published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that helps make swimming and other water activities healthier and safer, CDC’s website says.

The MAHC isn’t required now, but Weed wants to make sure the Highlands Ranch Community Association is ahead of the game if the code is someday adopted statewide, she said.

Matt Muller, Weed’s supervisor, calls the code a “big safety check for the public.”

“With Janice’s lead,” Muller said, “Highlands Ranch has taken the lead and become the industry leader in terms of what to do and how to do it for public pools.”

Colorado Parks and Recreation Association recognized Janice Weed, director of aquatics at Westridge Recreation Center, as Aquatics Professional of the Year.

Weed received a glass plaque at a ceremony in October in Keystone.

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A Big THANK YOU to all our Sponsors for making this year’s Turkey Day 5K a great event!

Thank you to everyone that came out on Thanksgiving to run, walk or cheer on!

UPCOMING EVENTS Visit our website at www.highlandsranchchamber.org to find out about upcoming events.

Non-members are welcome to attend up to two events as our guest before joining.

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What do you most like about your job? I enjoy working in residential real estate because it allows me the opportunity to interact with and serve all types of people, and it also provides me with flexibility and freedom to help manage the work/life balance. Buying a home is usually the largest investment most people will make during their lifetime and I feel honored to play an integral role in that for my clients.

Do you have hobbies, interests, family, etc that you would like people to know about? My family and I relocated to Highlands Ranch in 2016 from Chicago, IL. We moved here to be closer to my

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wife’s family that lives in the area, and for an active lifestyle change. I took a long break from living in Colorado since attending Fort Lewis College in Durango and it feels great to be back!

How do you spend your free time? Most of my free time is spent entertaining my children Heidi & Carter, who are 3 and 1 year’s old, respectively.

They love going to the recreation centers for swimming lessons and to play outside. My sister and her family recently moved to Highlands Ranch from Austin, TX. and we are looking forward to spending more time with them. I have hiked a couple 14’ers in the past and would like to check some more off the list.

What do you like most about being an Ambassador for the Chamber? Being an Ambassador to the Chamber has allowed me to become more involved in the Highlands Ranch community and develop relationships with the great people that live and work here. The Chamber membership body has been incredibly welcoming to me and I want to reciprocate that for current and future members to let people know how they can get involved.

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Public Meeting I-25 - Colorado Springs Denver South Connection The I-25 South Gap Project is moving forward. To get the latest information and provide input, plan to attend the Public Meeting on December 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Kirk Hall in Castle Rock.

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Basic building permits online Contractors and homeowners may obtain basic building permits for roofing, mechanical, construction meter and window/door replacement for residential properties online. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Building.

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Lyft Onboarding event December 5 Looking for a volunteer opportunity to serve others in need of transportation? Become a Ride Together volunteer driver! Attend the Lyft onboarding event Tuesday, December 5, 5-8 p.m. at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Dr., in Castle Rock. Volunteer drivers will receive a background check, physical exam, vehicle check, and a DMV check. Visit www.therock.org/ride-together/ for more information.

Douglas County calls for volunteer drivers Ride Together program is partnership with Lyft

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Winter months can be especially difficult for Douglas county residents who are homeless, housing-challenged or don’t own a vehicle, according to Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge. This year, Douglas county wants to make sure vulnerable populations have a ride when they need it.

Whether it’s a ride to and from work, or a much needed ride to one of the homeless shelters in the Winter Shelter Network.

“My district is mostly rural areas,” said Partridge, whose District 2 includes Castle Rock and Castle Pines, but also less-developed areas, including Franktown, Larkspur and Sedalia.

“Here, you have yourself, your friends and your neighbors if you need a ride.”

Douglas County has partnered with ride-share service Lyft, to create the new Ride Together program, which will offer free or reduced-price rides to at-risk or vulnerable populations in the county. Through the program, drivers can sign up to be a driver with Lyft, and donate rides through the cold winter months to residents who are transit dependent, which means they have no other means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle. The service can also be utilized by people who might need to travel between and among winter shelter programs.

Success of the program, said organizers, depends on the willingness of Douglas County residents to volunteer their time.

“This project came to mind after seeing the generous outpouring of volunteers in winters past,” said Mike Polhemus, Pastor of The Rock Church in Castle Rock. “From the faith-based community side, we have a large population that has a heart for the community, and sometimes they don’t know what they can do, or how they can help.”

Signing up to be a Lyft driver is a great way for them to help, according to Polhemus.

“One of the main things we see is through the winter, we have a winter shelter network for women and children who are homeless,” he said. “One

MORE INFORMATION Douglas County offers several programs to help with transportation, including ondemand services, taxi vouchers and RTD services. Eligibility is based on income and need. For questions or to determine eligibility and service needs call 303-660-7519 or visit www.douglas.co.us/ride-together-dc/ of the issues that came up during the winter was they had no transportation to get to the churches or shelters to stay.”

The Ride Together program is a partnership between the faith-based community, Lyft and Douglas County.

A $50,000 RTD grant was used to create an initial transit community fund, which will pay for the six-month pilot program. As drivers sign on with Lyft and start offering rides, fares and tips will be donated back into a transportation community fund, which will then fund the program in the future.

“Eventually, the program will be funded completely by charity,” Polhemus said.

Gabe Cohen, general manager for Lyft Rockies region, said the program is unique, and Lyft is happy to be part of the pilot.

“From our position here at Lyft, we see some of the trickiest transportation challenges,” Cohen said. “We keep people from driving drunk or high. But the county is really going after some of the trickiest challenges — helping underserved populations.

We’re ecstatic to be part of the program.”

Income eligibility is a requirement for the program, with families receiving food assistance qualifying for free rides. Others may qualify for reduced-fare rides or other services offered through Douglas county, including RTD services, taxi vouchers or on-demand services. Rides must be within Douglas county to be eligible.

An event to enroll drivers will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock. Screenings will be done on site for vehicle inspections, physical exams, background and DMV checks. Once drivers have been enrolled, they can begin donating rides.

Drivers must be at least 21 years of age, drive a 2004 or newer four-door vehicle, possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and plates, have personal vehicle insurance and an iPhone or Android mobile phone.

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Training facility ‘will save lives of first responders’ Traffic Incident Management site only second in nation

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Emergency personnel from across Douglas County responded to a singlecar rollover accident at 8500 N. Moore Road Nov. 17. When they arrived officers determined there were no injuries, but the car was blocking both lanes of traffic. A Douglas County Sheriff ’s deputy used his vehicle to push the car off the side of the road and traffic patterns were restored.

The accident, part of a demonstration by Douglas County First Responders, took place at the county’s Emergency Vehicle Operation Center, and introduced the new Traffic Incident Management track, which includes nearly three acres where first responders can be trained safely, while using real cars and re-creating dangerous scenarios.

Until now, according to officials, training had taken place on tables using toy cars.

“We are very proud of this outstand-

ing facility and even more proud of the public and private partnerships that make it possible,” said Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office Chief Deputy Tim Moore. “On Feb. 23 of this year this site was just a vacant field. Today, just 10 months later, it’s a huge publicsafety training and safety asset.”

According to Ryan Rice, director of transportation systems management and operations for Colorado Department of Transportation, the facility is only the second of its kind in the country.

“This will save lives of first responders,” Rice said, “and make lives better for drivers.”

The TIM track came to be after the Colorado State Patrol was tasked with reviewing all aspects of emergency response and identify opportunities to improve responder safety.

The concept of TIM was a collaborative effort between CDOT, Colorado State Patrol, Couglas County and the Douglas County Sheriff ’s office. The $1.5 million used to create the track was approved by the state Transportation Commission and paid for through the CDOT Transportation Systems Management and Operations division.

According to Colorado State Patrol Deputy Chief Mark Savage, the department has lost three deputies

I-25 ‘Gap’ project gaining momentum Officials hope to begin construction a year from now

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner recently attended a briefing with the I-25 Gap Coalition to discuss the progress of accelerating improvements along the stretch of road.

“Our highways look like they did in the ‘70s,” Gardner, a Republican from Yuma, said on Nov. 10 of the 18-mile stretch of I-25 that connects Castle Rock with Monument.

According to Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge, that stretch of road, known as the “Gap,” has been neglected since the 1960s, but with the help of the I-25 Gap Coalition, improvements on the road could begin as early as November 2018, nearly 10 years sooner than if the coalition had not gotten involved.

Slow traffic patterns through parts of the Gap are only part of the problem, according to Partridge and Gardner. Safety issues are also a concern, both for motorists and first responders. Some stretches of the Gap lack any type of emergency lane or shoulder, making it dangerous for vehicles that are involved in an accident to be moved out of traffic, and for first responders to safely navigate an accident scene.

Partridge said the Gap also serves as a designated route for vehicles

hauling hazardous materials, which require additional safety measures in case of an accident. I-25 is also a major roadway for freight haulers, and the area has a lot of wildlife. The highway also carries traffic to several defense facilities, including the Air Force Academy, Fort Carson and Buckley Air Force Base.

The I-25 Gap Coalition was created in April with the purpose of speeding up improvements by helping organize and assemble financing for the project.

The coalition members consist of representatives from Douglas, El Paso and Arapahoe counties, as well as seven cities, various HOA organizations and business alliances. The advocacy group operates independently of CDOT’s current I-25 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study focusing on the highway from Monument to C-470, but in parallel and collaboration with CDOT. The coalition has amassed several funding sources to cover the estimated $350 million cost of the project, including state, county and transportation money. They recently applied for an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant seeking $65 million for the Gap. Partridge said based on everything falling into place, construction on the project could begin as early as November 2018, with a tentative completion date of September 2020.

Members of the public are invited to attend an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock, where they can receive updates and information regarding the project.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle is used to push an overturned car off the road as part of a training exhibit at the Douglas County Emergency Vehicle Operations Center’s Traffic Incident Management Track, the second of its kind in the United States.

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in three years because of secondary accidents while they were responding to a call. By training together and in a controlled environment, first responders can learn the safest way to handle a traffic incident, and the fastest way to clear the accident and restore the flow of traffic.

The facility opened in July, but the

TIM track was unveiled Nov. 17 in honor of First Responder Appreciation Week.

The training center has been used to test low-light sight-distance testing and testing of autonomous vehicles.

Teen drivers, academy cadets and local first responders have used the facility as well.

Douglas County commissioner is nominated to be U.S. marshal of Colorado President Trump selected former sheriff David Weaver

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

President Donald Trump has nominated Douglas County Commissioner David Weaver to serve as the United States marshal for the District of Colorado, according to a Nov. 17 news release from the White House.

Prior to being elected commissioner of District I in 2014, Weaver served as Douglas County sheriff for two

terms. He was employed by the sheriff ’s office for 33 years.

“It is an honor to be nominated and the process is still underway,” Weaver said.

The U.S. Senate must confirm nominees for Weaver U.S. marshal. Duties of the position include protecting the federal judiciary, apprehending fugitives, transporting prisoners and protecting witnesses, the release says.

Weaver did not have any further information on the nomination or a timeline.

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Indictment paints picture of large pot-trafficking ring in south metro area CALM AFTER THE STORM

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An enterprise based in the south metro Denver area sent marijuana through the mail, sold it to out-ofstate buyers and cultivated pot in upscale neighborhoods, according to a 98-page indictment.

Two dozen people have been accused of participating in the drugtrafficking ring that illegally grew marijuana in at least 10 homes in Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties. Each person has been indicted on at least nine charges.

The group allegedly operated out of residences in the Centennial, Parker, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch and Aurora areas and in Elbert County. The suspects are accused of conspiring to grow more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana and of selling marijuana to out-of-state buyers for distribution in 12 states. The enterprise received more than $1 million during its existence, the indictment said.

A grand jury for the 18th Judicial District issued the indictment Nov. 14.

Bond for each suspect is set at $50,000.

In multiple jurisdictions, law enforcement officials are in the process of apprehending the suspects, said Vikki Migoya, spokeswoman for District Attorney George Brauchler.

The charges also include money laundering and attempting to influence a public servant. The suspects will be tried in Douglas County District Court, according to a news release.

The indictment, provided by the Colorado Judicial Branch, lays out the details of how the ring operated and of the investigation.

Multiple accusations Main players in the organization included Anthony Hagman, Daniel Levy and Gustavo Ruiz-Medrano, the indictment says.

Hagman allegedly operated two marijuana cultivation facilities or grow houses, including at 7471 S. Eudora Way and 7016 S. Dahlia St., both in Centennial. Levy allegedly acquired and resided in the residence at 7016 S. Dahlia St. and assisted Hagman in operating the grows.

Ruiz-Medrano, of Texas, reportedly purchased marijuana from other members of the group and transported it across state lines to distribute in his home state, as many others listed in the indictment are accused

ROOTS AND REACH OF SUSPECTED MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION RING

The group is suspected of cultivating marijuana at the following addresses: • 7471 S. Eudora Way and 7016 S. Dahlia St. in Centennial • 14583 E. Purdue Place in south Aurora • 20449 E. Linvale Place in southeast Aurora, near Aurora Frontier P-8 school • 12026 N. 3rd St. in the Parker area, near Chaparral High School • 27100 Pine Vista Circle in Elbert County • 6627 S. Killarney Court near Aurora and Centennial, a few blocks away from Grandview High School Members also allegedly received pot from: • 9638 E. Maplewood Circle in Greenwood Village Postal inspectors found these addresses to be associated: • PO Box 4587 in Greenwood Village • 3450 E. County Line Road, #24 in Highlands Ranch • 802 Windmill Place in Highlands Ranch • 476 Pluto Court in Douglas County in the Lone Tree area Out-of-state buyers are suspected of distributing marijuana in states including: Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Iowa, Kansas of doing.

Texas is the state with the largest group of accused marijuana transporters in the organization. Ruiz-Medrano is allegedly associated with five other suspects from Texas accused in the indictment.

Ring members cultivated most of their marijuana at grow houses at 14583 E. Purdue Place in south Aurora, 12026 N. Third St. in the Parker area, 27100 Pine Vista Circle in Elbert County, 20449 E. Linvale Place in southeast Aurora and 6627 S. Killarney Court near Aurora and Centennial, a few blocks from Grandview High School.

Greenwood Village informant The Greenwood Village Police Department contacted Mark Galvan, a Castle Rock Police Department detective, on April 1, 2016, about a subject who was in custody and wanted to provide information about a marijuana operation in Douglas County.

The male subject, not named in the indictment, was arrested after agreeing to sell marijuana through Craigslist to an undercover Greenwood Village police officer, the indictment says.

A few months earlier, the subject began working with two people, who are also not named, who have grown and sold marijuana in Douglas County for nearly a year, the indictment says.

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Firefighting district moves to sever ties with Littleton Merger with South Metro scheduled to be effective at beginning of 2019

ous process that will be data-based on what our feasible options are. There are more unanswered questions than answered.”

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton Fire Protection District has announced a plan to sever ties with the City of Littleton and merge operations with South Metro Fire Rescue effective Jan. 1, 2019.

The fire protection district delivered a letter to Littleton City Manager Mark Relph the morning of Nov. 17, announcing it would exercise its contractual right to part ways with the city with more than a year’s notice.

“I can’t say I’m surprised,” Relph said. “I knew they had been in talks about this. We’re discussing how to move forward.”

The district — one of Littleton’s two fire partners, along with the Highlands Ranch Metro District — decided to merge with South Metro because of the district’s higher level of service and shorter response times, said Keith Gardner, the president of LFPD’s board of directors.

“Costs were accelerating, we vetted everything as much as possible, and we had an offer on the table,” Gardner said. “The key part was that South Metro made this pitch a year ago.”

Firefighter paramedics Brian Benedict, left, and Nick McKibbin on a firetruck at Station 13 on Coal Mine Avenue, one of the Littleton Fire Protection District’s stations that would be affected by a merger with South Metro Fire Rescue.

DAVID GILBERT Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman said the situation isn’t ideal, but the city will move forward in a constructive way.

“Obviously we’d love to continue to stay together as partners, but they need to make decisions on what’s best for them,” Brinkman said. “I respect that. We intend to go through a rigor-

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By the numbers LFPD covers 80,000 residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, the area around Chatfield Reservoir, the western portion of Centennial, and a large area of unincorporated Arapahoe County west of the Littleton city limits. The district owns three fire stations and shares ownership of a fourth with the city, according to a news release. The district’s stations are staffed by firefighters from Littleton Fire Rescue, which is the city’s firefighting agency.

South Metro Fire Rescue is a large consolidated district that provides fire protection services to a vast area in the southeast metro area suburbs, inlcuding Parker, Lone Tree, Greenwood Village, Castle Pines and a large chunk of Centennial. Littleton recently approved an agreement to merge the city’s fire dispatch services with South Metro.

LFPD will pay close to $8 million to the city of Littleton in 2017 for contracted services, according to city budget documents. The payments amount to about 28 percent of the city’s fire budget. LFPD’s four stations currently staff close to 170 personnel, Gardner said.

The agreement will see the mill levy used to fund fire protection for the district’s residents increase from 7.678 to 9.25, Gardner said, meaning the owner of a $400,000 house would pay about $45

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“We’re confident that citizens will re- o spond to the opportunity to increase the i level of service and cut response times,” a Gardner said.

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DISTRICT

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District, which covers a swath of the southeast metro suburbs, announced earlier this year it would sever ties with the city in the midst of the dispute over whether to merge the city’s fire dispatch services with South Metro.

After Littleton City Council initially rejected the dispatch merger proposal, Littleton Fire Protection District and Highlands Ranch Metro District, the city’s other partner, threatened to cut ties with the city unless the dispatch merger was approved. Council approved the dispatch merger in October.

Highlands Ranch Metro District is evaluating a merger proposal from South Metro, said Terry Nolan, the district’s general manager.

“We’ve been considering alternatives for a long time,” said Nolan, “The costs of providing fire protection are creeping up.”

The City of Littleton has been evaluating the possibility of a merger with South Metro for more than a year, Relph said, although he added that an effort to work with consultants to prepare a report on the effects of a merger has

been stalled for several months.

The union was among the largest donors to several city council candidates, and endorsed four candidates, three of whom won seats on council: Kyle Schlachter, Karina Elrod and Patrick Driscoll.

Schlachter said he made no commitments to the firefighters’ union with regards to mergers or severance.

“The union asked me what I thought of a merger, and I said I’d be interested in looking at all the options,” Schlachter said. “Plan A, at least in my mind, was to stay as we were. The firefighters said Plan B looked more likely, in which one or both of the partners decided to leave.”

Council to evaluate options The new council, which was sworn in on Nov. 21, will evaluate the impact of the departure of LFPD as one of its first actions, Relph said. Relph was scheduled to address council at the Nov. 28 study session, and city council will meet with LFPD and Highlands Ranch Metro District on Nov. 30 to discuss the impacts of the separation.

Relph said the city will examine numerous responses, including whether this would be a good time for the wholesale merger to go ahead.

“If we do want to talk to South Metro about a merger, we could do that handin-hand with Littleton Fire Protection District and Highlands Ranch,” Relph said.

Gardner said he would happily work with Littleton and Highlands Ranch on examining a joint wholesale merger.

Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman said she’s open-minded on future options, but has some ground rules.

“Ideally, whatever we end up with needs to do three things clearly: It has to be a sustainable model, it has to be affordable for everyone, and it has to maintain or increase the service for the community,” Brinkman said.

Gardner said the timing of the announcement with the seating of the new city council has nothing to do with LFPD’s decision.

“We had to announce by the end of the year if we wanted to get this going by 2019,” Gardner said. “We didn’t play any politics at all. We didn’t want to create divergence in the election.”

The merger is “a significant step forward,” Joel Heinemann, president of the Littleton Firefighters Association, said in an email. “Over the last year, the LFPD board has done incredible due diligence to come to this decision, and the Littleton firefighters are supportive

of this.”

South Metro has high hopes for the merger, said South Metro Fire Chief Bob Baker.

“Bringing (LFPD) into our family here at South Metro will benefit all involved — including the citizens, community and the firefighters,” Baker said in an email. “We very much look forward to what the future holds and see this as an opportunity to work together to provide the best possible care to our communities in the most economical and sustainable way as possible.”

Relph and Gardner agreed that there are many issues yet to be hammered out: the disposition of the nearly 170 personnel and city-owned fire equipment at the LFPD stations will be discussed at the Nov. 30 meeting. Gardner said he is hopeful that South Metro will absorb many of the personnel.

“This conversation will go on for a long time,” Relph said. “I’m responsible for protecting the interests of the City of Littleton. I need to see all options and do a detailed analysis.”

Brinkman said untangling assets and commitments will be tricky.

“When you’re dealing with three different elected bodies, it’ll never be clean and easy,” Brinkman said. “This kind of stuff can get messy.”

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Nothing but smiles at the annual Turkey Day 5K hosted by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce. Held on Thanksgiving morning, the event attracts thousands of residents from across south metro Denver. Below: Thousands participated in the race, which started and ended near Shea Stadium.

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Bob McAdam, 97, finishes the Turkey Day 5K in 48 minutes and 33 seconds, setting a new world record for his age group. He was one of thousands of participants in the annual run or walk hosted by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce.

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Sunshine and temperatures in the 70s made for the perfect day for a Turkey Day 5K. Thousands of residents from across the Front Range region spent Thanksgiving morning running or

walking a 3.1-mile loop that started and finished in Highlands Ranch at Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle.

The course served participants of all levels and ages, as well as baby strollers and four-legged friends.

Jason Kearns, 26, of Centennial, came in first place at 15 minutes and

53 seconds. In second place was Taylor Whitmore, 25, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, at 17 minutes and 39 seconds. Tucker Horan, 22, of Colorado Springs, came in third place at 17 minutes and 42 seconds.

The annual event is hosted by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce.

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Changed graduation requirements affect current students Members of this year’s freshman class fall under new standards

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In October 2016, the Douglas County School Board approved changes in the school district’s graduation requirements.

The new requirements begin with

the freshman class of the 2017-18 school year. Students must meet two additional requirements by their 2021 graduation date.

Below are three things to know: Credits are the same Students still need 24 credits to graduate.

Each student is required to complete 16 credits in Common Core State Standards, part of Colorado Academic Standards, including four language-arts credits, three math credits including at least one credit of algebra, three science credits,

three social studies credit including at least a half credit of civics/U.S. government, one practical arts credit, one fine arts credit and one physical education credit. And each student must complete eight elective credits.

No change in community service hours High school students must document at least 20 hours of community service to graduate.

Academic plan, college and career readiness are new Beginning with the class of 2021 — or the freshman class of the current

school year — students will create and complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that meets the district’s graduation requirements, according to the DCSD website.

To receive a diploma, students will also be required to demonstrate college and career readiness by documenting proficiency in English and math through one of 10 approved methods, including ACT, SAT, district capstone or industry certificate.

A list of methods can be found at www.dcsdk12.org/graduation.

Community rallies to help ailing veteran Fundraiser set for Dec. 9 at Parker’s Takoda Tavern

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A fundraiser for veteran Christian Redman, who is battling an aggressive form of cancer, will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at Takoda Tavern in Parker.

Redman, who lives in Parker, was instrumental in helping organize a fundraiser in 2015 that helped a WWII vet and his wife who were

facing the prospect of running out of money.

An Army cavalry scout and former police officer, Redman had to step away from his construction business earlier this year as his illness progressed. He is fighting stage 4 colon cancer.

“He’s very behind on his bills because of his medicines and copays,” said Ron Meier, a longtime friend who is organizing the benefit with Takoda Tavern owner Bob Nobles. “He’s a proud man, so this isn’t easy for him.”

Redman is able to cover basic ex-

penses with disability pay. Money raised from the benefit would help Redman defray medical or other living costs, Meier said. “If we can cover one, he can handle the other.”

The benefit will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Takoda Tavern, 12311 Pine Bluffs Way. For more information, contact Meier at RJM0629@ msn.com.

“He deserves our help in any way we can possibly do it,” Nobles said.

“Any one of us could end up with unfortunate circumstances,” Meier said. “You’ve got to hope that people in the community will help you.”

Christian Redman, an Army cavalry scout veteran, is pictured here with his daughter. Redman is battling cancer and community members have organized a benefit to help with expenses.

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VOICES On to the next big adventure, friend

mitty looked over his shoulder as he was carried away, and said, “Where am I going now, Dad?” I said, “I’ve heard it’s a very big adventure.”

I knew why he was asking that question: Before we made eye Craig Marshall contact at the MaxFund Animal AdopSmith tion Center in 2008, he was frequently moved from place to place and person to person.

And for the first three months, he spent as much time at the Doggie Dude Ranch in Watkins as he did with me,

because my father and mother decided they wanted to see what it was like on the other side of the looking glass.

So I went back and forth to Michigan — for their funerals and then to settle their estates.

That summer, I reintroduced myself to Smitty, a smooth-coated, red dachshund, and we became best friends.

I have written about him for years, so I won’t go into his attributes all over again. Whenever Smitty is mentioned, I receive more messages than for anything else I write about.

I wanted to let you know I am working on a novella about Smitty.

(I got serious about this, and took an online novel writing class through the UCLA Extension School.)

There are cute and clever books

about dogs all over the place. Mine won’t be either. At least it won’t be cute. Smitty never sat on the top of his doghouse and philosophized.

He never rescued anyone. Except me.

He came along after I retired and before Jennifer. It was a sketchy time in my life. I guess I was meant to have it: Single men who retire often head south, for a number of reasons.

I was heading in that direction, and then a friend sent a photograph of Smitty she had seen on MaxFund’s web site.

I called to find out if Smitty was still available.

“Let me go see.”

A woman put the phone down, and walked away. I could hear her footsteps.

Then I could hear her coming back.

“He’s here.”

His name wasn’t Smitty at the time.

I thought he needed a new one, to go with his new life.

Displayed near me right now is my father’s World War II flight jacket. In script, on the front right side, it says “Smitty.”

Later on, I called him every name imaginable — names of endearment — even after he was completely deaf.

Is your dog, like mine, a good excuse to stay home?

Would you rather meet the Gundersons for lunch, or stay at home with your dog and watch Hitchcock?

I never put a hat on Smitty. People do things like that, I’ve heard. Dress up SEE SMITH, P13

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Gratitude challenge can be rewarding WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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his year there are exactly 32 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I know I just stated the obvious and probably upset those who are never quite ready for Christmas, regardless if we were 32 days away or three days away.

With our Thanksgiving leftovers almost finished, Black Friday behind us, and now well on our way into the Christmas holiday zone, it’s time to gear up and step up

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our pace to meet the oncoming Christmas train head-on.

I mean the Christmas music seems like it has already been playing for months, sales are everywhere, parking lots are jam-packed, so I guess it is time to shop. By the way, did you ever wonder why the stores do not play Thanksgiving music?

And as much as we shared our gratitude just last week and vowed to spend more qualSEE NORTON, P13

Little faith in school board Our school district may be underfunded when compared to Littleton and Cherry Creek, but we should take the position of the Elevate slate candidates for school board, which is that the mill levy override has failed in two previous elections and there’s no reason to believe it will pass next year.

A primary cause of failure is that over 70 percent of Douglas County households do not have a child in school. The solution proposed during the forums is to delay putting the MLO on the ballot until confidence in the school board is restored (that was assuming the Elevate slate candidates would win).

Keep in mind that the amount of the MLO increase was never discussed during the forums so final support can’t be given until the amount of the MLO is specified.

In agreement with Superintendent Kane, I support the MLO for Douglas County schools in principle, but will lobby against putting it on the ballot next year. Another failed ballot initiative will seal the MLO’s death for the foreseeable future.

The Elevate slate candidates far outclassed the anti-reform winners in this race and I believe would have earned the confidence for putting the MLO on the ballot. However, the current school board will only get a no-confidence vote from tax payers

(the 70 percent), who are a different breed than parents of school age children.

Case in point, not only have they promised to put the MLO on the ballot next year, but to also finance an expensive nationwide search for a new superintendent when Erin Kane’s term expires next year.

Erin has earned wide support from principals, staff, and teachers; does this decision sound like a school board whose spending judgment you can trust?

Smith Young Parker

Will senator do right thing?

Ken Buck’s vote in favor of the GOP tax plan, which would add $1.5 trillion to the national debt is the pinnacle, of hypocrisy.

On March 28, 2015 Buck wrote in the Greeley Tribune: “I came to Congress to advance real solutions that address what I consider the biggest threat to America: our $18.1 trillion debt … I refuse to defer the pain to our children and grandchildren.”

Cory Gardner has also stated: “Our debt crisis threatens the very future of this country.”

Now it remains to be seen whether Sen. Gardner is true to his word or equally two-faced.

Pete Ruhl Castle Rock

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their dogs like dolls.

People make jokes about dachshunds all the time, but my friends know better than to try that around me. I make an exception when it comes to cartoonist Gary Larson.

“Give me a hand here, Etta. I got into a nest of wiener dogs over on Fifth and Maple.”

When he was younger, Smitty crawled into sweatshirt sleeves, and fell asleep. Later on, he could sleep anywhere at any time, and napping became one of our favorite things to do together.

If I said, “Let’s nap,” he just looked at me — and smiled.

A few days ago, Smitty went on life’s final big adventure.

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ity time with our friends and family, maybe all of those nice words and best of Thanksgiving intentions have been swept up in the madness of the December Dash.

Now I know we are all working crazy hours to try and finish the year. Some of us are even working two or more jobs to fulfill Christmas wish lists.

So throwing anything else into the mix may be too much to ask, right?

Maybe, but then again maybe not, as what I am suggesting is just one small gesture of gratitude each day as we go into December and into the New Year.

Who knows, it may be something that we can actually turn into a positive habit as well.

The challenge I am putting forth is to express just as much love and gratitude as we felt during Thanksgiving, and to carry those feelings and that philosophy into Christmas and beyond.

What if every day we found something to be grateful for? What if we shared with someone else just how much we appreciate them during the holiday season?

We can thank the cashiers, we can share our appreciation with the valet parking attendants, we can give up our close parking spot for someone who may need it more than we do, and we can be grateful for the mail carriers and delivery drivers who make sure our gifts arrive on time and who deliver our packages to us.

Thanksgiving the holiday may have ended last week, but the spirit of Thanksgiving should be a positive habit we strive to live by. It is so easy to get angry or caught up in the holiday mayhem, this is true.

But I have found that people who maintain the attitude of gratitude tend to have a much more pleasant holiday season, and their stress levels are reduced dramatically.

The reason for the season is not about how many gifts we buy and give away, or how many gifts we receive.

The real reason for the season is found in the Christmas story.

It is found in the Hanukkah story.

The real reason for the season is summed up in love and gratitude.

Do you have it in you to extend your gratitude and appreciation bucket beyond Thanksgiving?

Can we all try and walk with the halo effect of Thanksgiving as we enter into the season where we should naturally experience gratitude and appreciation, love and kindness, and goodwill towards all men and women?

Will you personally accept this gratitude challenge?

Either way, I would love to hear all about your own December Dash between Thanksgiving and Christmas or Hanukkah at gotonorton@gmail.com.

And when we can extend the spirit of gratitude and appreciation and make it a habit to live by, it really will be a better than good week.

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

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Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites.

Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Socialdiscussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

gDouglas County Republican Women meets r at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www. dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.

Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information.

Highlands Republican Club meets at 7 a.m. every last Friday of the month at Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Contact Jeff Wasden, 303-683-5549 or hrbreakfast@dcgop.org.

Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 l p.m. the first Thursday of each month at k On the Rox Sports Bar, 11957 Lioness Way, Parker. Topics include items of general libertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. All welcomed.

Parker Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of timely topics, led by knowledgeable speakers, at the South Metro Fire Station 45, 16801 Northgate Drive, Parker. Visit www. douglasdemocrats.org for information.

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

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

Business Leads Group meets at 7:15 a.m.

Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587.

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Highlands Ranch networking event from 2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http:// www.CertusNetwork.com.

Highlands Ranch Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992.

Highlands Ranch Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102.

Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, call 303-791-3500.

Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183.

Highlands Ranch Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-3023139.

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Sex offender gets sentence of 70 years to life Parolee assaulted children when he stayed in Highlands Ranch home

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A convicted sex offender was sentenced to 70 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting the children who lived in a home in Highlands Ranch where he was staying, according to a Nov. 22 media release from the Of-

fice of the District Attorney of the 18th Judicial District.

Douglas County District Court Judge Shay Whitaker sentenced 41-year-old John E. Cornell to 70 years to life in the Department of Corrections on Nov. 17 after he pleaded guilty Oct. 20 to four counts of sex assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, the release states. Because of the plea agreement, the children did not have to take the stand and 69 other counts were dropped.

A therapist of one of the children notified the Douglas County Sheriff ’s

Office in November 2016 when the child mentioned during a session that he had seen “bad” images of Cornell molesting his sister, the release says. Cornell has a criminal record including a sexual assault case that required him to register as a sex offender, but he was frequently charged with failure to register.

In 2016, Cornell was out on parole after serving prison time for an attempted escape conviction. With his parole officer’s approval, he moved into the Highlands Ranch home of the mother of the children, a woman with whom he had a prior relation-

ship, according to the release.

District Attorney George Brauchler said parole should never be an option for someone with Cornell’s profile.

“Our poorly led Department of Corrections bears some responsibility for this horrible case,” Brauchler said in the release. “Parole is not a vehicle to empty our prisons of monsters like this for fiscal or political purposes.”

While living in the Highlands Ranch home, Cornell assaulted two of the resident’s children and her niece, the release says.

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The subject arrested in Greenwood Village allegedly picked up marijuana from the individuals at an apartment at 3450 E. County Line Road in Highlands Ranch to sell.

No one lived in that apartment, the subject said — it was only used as their “stash house” for the marijuana ready for sale. During the day, a third person stayed there to watch over the product, and at any given time, they had 10 or more pounds of marijuana at the apartment, according to the indictment.

According to the grand jury’s allegations: People who wanted to purchase large amounts would initially meet the two individuals near or at the apartment.

The individuals told the subject to only send buyers for large amounts if they were from out of state to prevent a robbery and so they could charge higher prices. That’s become a common trend in the black market for marijuana,

according to Galvan — those buyers will pay more because they can return to their home state and sell for nearly double what they paid.

Galvan set up a “controlled buy” with the subject that officers were able to record and listen to on April 15, 2016, at the stash apartment.

“Sold 27 pounds while I was gone,” one of the individuals told the subject, the indictment states. “We bought 14 pounds while I was gone. We shipped out four pounds while I was gone.”

He offered the subject a quarterpound of pot to sell, and when the subject rejected taking it, he assured him it was a small part of the business.

“Negligible — like (we) literally sell 80 pounds a week,” the individual said.

The two individuals had marijuana grows at their residences and said they had eight other growers who sell marijuana to them, the subject said.

One of those growers, he said, was in a gated community in Greenwood Village, near East Orchard Road and South Dayton Street.

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who runs that business used the two marijuana dealers to sell and distribute extra marijuana from his work and his home grow, the indictment alleges.

Detectives also identified Brianna Williams, who said she made the trip from Texas to Colorado seven times to buy marijuana from one of the individuals who sold out of that apartment.

Evidence in the mail Information from postal inspector Brook Fuller about the case on Feb. 8, 2017, confirmed the organization was involved in shipping marijuana through the United States Postal Service and receiving cash in return, according to the indictment.

Denver U.S. postal Inspectors noticed a suspicious pattern of mailings into P.O. Box 4587 in Greenwood Village in January. The grand jury alleges that a mailing addressed to James Jones — a suspect named in the indictment — at that post office box bore the return address of a Dennis Jones in St. Louis, and that the parcel contained a stack of money in a magazine.

According to the indictment:

A male who claimed to be Jones picked up the package at a post office in Greenwood Village on Feb. 7 — Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office deputies had set up the scene with postal inspectors. The male left, got into a car with a male driver, and parked outside the gated-community house at 9638 E. Maplewood Circle a few blocks north for about 10 minutes. The car then drove to 802 Windmill Place in Highlands Ranch.

That address, along with 476 Pluto Court in Douglas County in the Lone Tree area, the post office box in Greenwood Village and the apartment in Highlands Ranch on East County Line Road, were associated with each other, Fuller said.

Between August 2016 and February, those four addresses received more than 75 U.S. Postal Service Express Mail parcels. They came from Iowa, New York, Texas, Missouri, South Carolina, Illinois, Indiana and Florida.

Two parcels, both containing thousands of dollars, addressed to the Highlands Ranch apartment in February were listed with return addresses in Missouri and Louisiana.

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Shoppers at Denver’s annual Christkindl Market will be transported to a traditional German town square for their holiday shopping.

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Holiday shopping with a twist Markets offer crafts, food, artwork, more

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When it comes to holiday shopping, chain stores and online outlets will try to pull in customers with quantity of items and deals.

But to find that unique gift — one specially and limitedly created by local artisans, bakers and craftsman — you have to look locally. And that’s where the multitude of holiday markets in communities around the Denver metro area come in.

“We’re a place where you can shop and savor the season,” said Natalia Wobst, executive director of the Colorado Chamber of the German American Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the annual Christkindl Market in Denver’s Skyline Park. “There’s a real feeling of community effort at this market, and vendors really get to know the customers. And customers know we’re a reliable place for good Christmas finds.”

There are dozens of markets to choose from heading into the holiday season, so we picked a handful from our coverage areas to highlight.

Adams County Holiday Bazaar WHERE: Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton HOURS: Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to

4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The bazaar features more than 300 booths in two buildings, all focused on handmade crafts. Corporate vendors and homebased franchises are not allowed.

The event also doubles as a benefit fundraiser for the Adams County Historical Society and Museum.

WHAT MAKES THE MARKET SPECIAL: “What makes a good market is new inventory and a variety of merchandise, and our vendors are personable and lovely to talk with,” said Marilyn Fingerlin, one of three co-organizers of the Adams County Historical Society bazaars. “They are always looking for new crafts to make to sell, and you will find quality handcrafted items for your home and all-occasion gifts.”

Arapahoe Ceramics Guild Holiday Sale WHERE: Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton HOURS: Thursday, Nov. 30, 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The guild is composed of people who are students or former students in Arapahoe Community College’s ceramics program.

Items on sale include functional and decorative pieces made by all skill levels. There are limited amounts of each piece, which means shoppers will see a rotating stock of new pieces, said Melanie Unruh, the guild’s vice president.

Chrys and Ellie Masuda take a look at some of the items for sale at the Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market.

he way Denver musician Barry Shapiro sees it, people don’t find themselves in Colorado by accident.

“Denver is the kind of place where people move here because they want to be here,” he said. “Denver draws people here for the right reason, and that openness extends to the music scene as well.”

Shapiro knows what he’s talking about — he was born in Brooklyn, and lived in Boston before coming to Colorado 27 years ago, when he was 18. He was inspired to start in music thanks to the inspiration of his mother and grandmother, who played piano. In high school, he got inspired by the work of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

After years of playCOMING ing in the Colorado scene, Barry ShapATTRACTIONS iro will be playing at Boulder’s famous eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., at 7 p.m.

Dec. 9. He’ll be joined with Sean Kelly from local favorites The Samples, and his band includes Steve Gaskin, an Arvada Clarke Reader West jazz band alumni.

Shapiro recorded his full-length debut album called “In Remission “ in 2000 about the healing power of music, followed it up in 2005 with “Beacon Street,” inspired by life in New England, and his most recent release is called “Boardwalk Rain.” His music is largely inspired by places he visits, and that includes Colorado.

“The Colorado music scene is a scene of nooks and crannies, and great little rooms that people don’t know about, and those are some of my favorite rooms to play,” Shapiro said. “My favorite thing about playing is when my creativity inspires somebody else to create something else.”

For tickets and more information, go to www.etown.org/events/etown-presentsbarry-shapiro-band.

Denver Christkindl Market WHERE: Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe Street, Denver HOURS: Nov. 17 through Dec. 23, Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to

Murder at the Golden History Museum There’s a more than decent chance you’ve never heard of Robert S. “Batt” Battalino, and even if you have, it’s probably because he was the first person executed for committing a crime in Jefferson County for a murder he committed in the foothills west of Golden.

But he was also a prizefighter who made an appearance on the TV show, “The Greatest Fights of the Century.”

History buffs can learn more at the Murder and the Shanghai Prize Fighter event, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Golden History Museums, 923 10th St. The cost is $10 for

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WHAT MAKES THE MARKET SPECIAL: “Some of the proceeds go back to the department to fund workshops, equipment and everything else we need to teach our students,” Unruh said. “There’s a broad range of handmade art here at an excellent price and everything is unique.”

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7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The market sets up a German town square in the park at the base of the Clock Tower, similar to the traditional markets found in Germany. The market features everything from glass-blown ornaments, hand-carved wooden figurines, children’s toys, lanterns, Alpaca scarves and authentic dishes, such as European pastries and chocolate to savory chestnut soup.

You’ll also find live music in the festival hall and cultural performances, as well as collectible mugs and biersteins. These two items have been collector’s items for annual visitors, said Natalia Wobst, executive director of the Colorado Chamber of the German American Chamber of Commerce.

WHAT MAKES THE MARKET SPECIAL: “What we see every year is an increase in the authenticity of our offerings, and an increase in an interest from shoppers,” Wobst said. “We ,have people come for brunch, lunch and happy hour. And in addition to our local vendors, we have German, European and international vendors who bring an old world flair to the market.”

Fine Art Market and ACES show WHERE: Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Fine Art Market Show Nov. 30 through Dec. 17: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, Noon to 7:30 p.m.

ACES Show Nov. 30 through Dec. 17: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

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Golden History Museums members and $15 for non-members.

Led by Dennis Potter, a retired captain with Jeffco’s Sheriff ’s Department, the program will dive into the story of Battalino’s life, the crime he committed, and the bond he formed with the sheriff as he waited for death in the gas chamber.

Potter uses genuine artifacts from Golden’s archives, including the actual handcuffs Battalino wore.

For further information, visit www. goldenhistory.org.

An interactive classical listening experience When the Denver Art Song Project was founded in 2015 by Eapen Leubner, Mallory Bernstein and Michael Bevers, the idea was to create themed art song programs that blend spoken word, art, and supertitles. They also wanted to use this art to build a community of fellow performers and audiences. This led to the release of their first album, “A Single Step… Songs of Beethoven and Donaudy.”

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The 31st annual market features all original works in a wide range of media, size and price by more than 90 artists throughout Colorado, while the 10th annual ACES (Arvada Center Education Studios) show features the work by the Arvada Center’s instructors and students.

Items range from jewelry, ceramics, handwoven pieces, woodworking, metalsmithing and handmade notebooks and cards to painting, prints, drawing, photography and mixed media works.

WHAT MAKES THE MARKET SPECIAL: “The Fine Art Market stresses quality and originality when selecting artists for this show,” Bebe Alexander, ceramics program manager, said. “The Arvada Center houses one of the best ceramics studios in the area, and the ACES show gives us the opportunity to show the works of our very talented staff, who are all professional artists, as well as showcasing what our students have been able to learn.”

Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Winter Market WHERE: Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch HOURS: Dec. 1, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The Highlands Ranch Community Association is partnering with Metro Denver Farmers’ Market to bring shoppers an outdoor market full of unusual gift ideas, handmade items and foods like meats, pastries, breads, fudge and more for holiday meals.

Local farmers and crafters will set up booths for shoppers to peruse.

WHAT MAKES THE MARKET SPECIAL: “The market is part of Highland Ranch’s holiday celebration, and something we’ve talked about for years,” said Sara Walla, marketing and special projects coordinator with the association.

At 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, the Denver Art Song Project will bring the works of Dvorak, Barber, and Vaughan Williams to the Arts at Cabrini, 6773 W. Chatfield Ave. in south Jefferson County.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than under 18.

There will be food, wine and non-alcoholic beverages available by donation.

For more information, call 303-9797688 or visit www.artsatcabrini.com.

Practice photography with flying friends No matter how cold it gets outside, there’s always a warm place to spend with crawling and fluttering insects at Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion.

The facility, 6252 W. 104th Ave., is also helping photographers with their wildlife skills with a Tripod Photography class, beginning at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. The cost is $15 for non-members and $13.50 for members.

The self-guided event lets photogsin-training get photos of butterflies and tropical flowers in the pavilion’s tropical rainforest. There aren’t many places in Colorado, particularly as we move into the long dark of winter, where you’ll find these kinds of flora and fauna.

For information, call 303-469-5441 or visit www.butterflies.org/rainforestphotography.

Families meet the Christkind, the traditional German giver of gifts, at Denver’s annual Christkindl Market.

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“The market enhances our holiday events and gives people more options to be excited about.”

Holiday Art Market WHERE: Foothills Art Center, 809 Fifteenth St., Golden HOURS: Nov. 10 through Dec. 30; Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, Noon to 5 p.m.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND: The 43rd annual market features creations from 106 Colorado artists, including fine ceramics, fiber, glass work, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography and other holiday items. It is one of the longest-running markets in the state.

WHAT MAKES THE MARKET SPECIAL: “Buying a gift from the market is meaningful because you find one-of-a-kind artisan gifts and you support Colorado artists,” said Foothills Art Center executive director Hassan Najjar. “It’s one of our most popular events due to the high quality and wide range of artwork and handicraft.”

Booze tasting and adult milk and cookies Breweries all over the metro area are rolling out holiday and seasonal drinks this time of year, and you can sample several offerings over the weekend.

Wheat Ridge’s Colorado Plus brewery, 6995 W. 38th Ave. will be showing off its Milk and Cookies Imperial Stout and made from scratch cookies at its Milk and Cookies Pairing.

The free event goes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, and will feature a specialty crowler edition of imperial stout, which received a gold medal at the All Colorado Beer Festival 2017.

Molly’s Spirits, 5809 W. 44th Ave., is celebrating its second anniversary with a party from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 1, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. The party will feature live chalk artist painting by Mythica, who recently competed on TV’s “Skin Wars,” free food trucks, and Campo Viejo wines from Spain and Left Hand Brewing tastings.

To learn more, head to www.mollysspirits.com.

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

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‘Own an Original’ exhibition back for 52nd time in Littleton Art on display at city’s museum until Jan. 7

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Visitors filled the Littleton Museum’s lobby and gallery on Nov. 16 to see the latest “Own an Original” art exhibition (the 52nd in the series), which had 477 entries — the most ever — according to Littleton Fine Arts Board Chair Denise Weed. She added that 60 pieces by 45 artists were selected for the varied show by juror Kathryn Charles, whom Weed introduced.

The exhibit was started more than five decades ago by the original Fine Arts Board to give local artists a chance to exhibit and local residents the opportunity to consider purchasing original art for their homes and businesses. The original board was set up by the Littleton City Council to screen offered art items when the then-new Bemis Library was under construction. It then evolved into an active part of the local art scene.

Charles, who grew up in Littleton, invited the crowd to come back and explore/discover/rediscover the museum, as she had: the other inside exhibits as well as the living history farms, with their historic buildings, costumed interpreters and assorted furry and feathered residents. Charles attended Littleton schools and went on

IF YOU GO “OWN AN ORIGINAL 2017” will be open at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, through Jan. 7, 2018. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. (Closed Dec. 10, 23, 24, 25 and after noon on Dec. 22.) 303-795-3950. to CU-Boulder for a bachelor’s degree and an MA in art history. She has been a curator at several museums, designed independent exhibitions, represented individual artists and recently directed a large-scale permanent installation for Lackland Air Force Base with two Colorado public artists.

She spoke of “six hours in a dark room,” reviewing all the entries and selecting a number that would fit in the available space. She also commented that in the installation by Exhibit Curator Kevin Oerfil, “one artwork flows to the next like a symphony.”

She spoke of a “theme of vigor, verve …” affecting her 60 choices, complimenting artists who “picked boundaries” for their works.

Her selections cover a wide range of individual visions, styles and artists — many amazingly proficient in technique — including more than one “how-in-the world-did-they-do-that?” piece.

Awards for 2017 went to: Best of show: Paul Gillis’ good-humored oil on canvas, “Itinerary.” One

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“Itinerary” by Paul Gillis is an oil painting on wood and is the Best of Show winner in the Own an Original exhibit at the Littleton Museum. The Best of Show winner will have a one-person show at the museum next September.

COURTESY PHOTO in a group of three related paintings, all technically very well executed, it depicts an otherworldly landscape, at the waterfall’s edge and a purple boat perched, pointing away from the steep drop. The “passenger” is a steaming red cylinder with a long nose. Gillis’ other titles are “Colloquium” and “Maelstrom,” done in the same style and size—also featuring that red cylinder. Bordering on the comic realm, these paintings reflect a creative mind we’d like to know more about. Unfortunately, Gillis was not in attendance to talk about his works. A 2014 story

by Westword’s Michael Paglia says the prolific artist, represented by Rule Gallery, is in his 70s and paints a world that may be in outer space … Viewers, including young ones, will want to concoct a story of their own.

First place: “Kairos: The Turning”

by Christina Carfora is a beautifully crafted ceramic sculpture of two

female figures, descended from the classic Greek, but with a story as well, we’d guess. Carfora lives and teaches in Boulder.

Second Place: Frederick Pinchon’s painting “Sea Arches” depicts a mythical-looking ocean scene, magical in quality and presentation.

Third place: Heidi Rounds created a wonderfully rendered pastel portrait of a thoughtful child, “My Light.”

Careful lighting really makes it glow.

In addition to Weed, city councilappointed Littleton Fine Arts Board members are Carolyn Bradish, Allison Eaby, Juliana Barnard and vice chair Kathleen Eckel.

While you can’t take it home until January, you might want to consider adding a new work to a personal collection — or giving a one-of-a-kind gift. In any case, a visit to this exhibit will be a most pleasant holiday diversion.

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Littleton Youth Ballet among companies staging ‘Nutcracker’ Tchaikovsky classic runs at number of area venues during holiday season

IF YOU GO The Littleton Youth Ballet production of “The Nutcracker” will be presented Dec. 1-3 at the Joanna Ramsey Theatre in Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster.

Ticket prices for reserved seating range from $20 to $36 in advance, $2 more at the door.

303-794-6694, littletonyouthballet.org.

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Soon, Tchaikovsky’s beloved music will be playing wherever one goes, and dancers—both professional and younger — will become snowflakes, Clara, party guests, military mice, princes and that Sugar Plum Fairy.

Dancers in the Littleton Youth Ballet will present their annual production of “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 1-3 in the beautifully renovated Joanna Ramsey Theatre at Westminster High School.

(Ramsey was Littleton Youth Ballet director Allison Jaramillo’s teacher in high school, we are told.)

The company had long performed at the Loretto Heights Theatre, and with the sale of that property, it was not available this year. By the time Jaramillo and her co-director/mother, Bobbie Jaramillo learned about Loretto Heights’ unavailability, finding another stage that offered adequate fly space for set pieces was difficult — some book three years ahead.

A friend had a suggestion and Allison is most pleased with the comfort and sound qualities in the Ramsey Theatre, she writes — and invites Littleton audiences to experience it, hoping they will “fall in love with it,” as the Jaramillos did.

The production features two casts of over 170: children, pre-professional dancers in the Littleton Youth Ballet and guest artists, as well as lovely sets and costumes that suggest Littleton in the early 1900s.

Academy dancers progress to more complex parts each year as their skills

Dancers Maggie Pontiff, Luisa Araujo,Brooke Janney, Gilbert Armstrong, Tate Ryner and Mia Iwasa will perform in the Littleton Youth Ballet production of “The Nutcracker.” The four girls will each dance the role of Clara in a performance and the boys will alternate as the Nutcracker Prince.

COURTESY PHOTO increase: first wee mice and angels, then clowns and candy canes, then snowflakes and flowers and finally leading roles … Some dancers in this year’s program have performed since Littleton Ballet started presenting “The Nutcracker.” Each year features some subtle changes in choreography, Allison says. (We recall enjoying her own performance as young Clara, back when the David Taylor Dance Company was located on Main Street, up a couple blocks from the Littleton Independent’s onetime office space.)

Colorado Ballet soloist Francisco Estevez and a female guest artist, to be announced, will perform as Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on Dec. 1 and 2.

And there are more dancing flowers and snowflakes to be found in the Denver metro area through the season: • Colorado Ballet is staging several performances of its 57th annual production of “The Nutcracker” through Dec. 24 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, in the Denver Per-

forming Arts Complex at 14th and Champa streets in downtown Denver.

Costumes and sets are lavish and there is a live orchestra. Performances are daytime and evening — see coloradoballet.org or call 303-8378888, ext. 2.

• “Nutcracker of Parker” is presented Dec. 14 (7 p.m.); Dec. 15 (7 p.m.); Dec. 16 and 17 (2 and 7 p.m.) by Parker Arts and the Colorado School of Dance at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: 303805-6800, parkerarts.org.

• Ballet Ariel presents “The Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Tickets: 303-987-7845, at the box office, or Lakewood.org/Tickets. Dancers include students, the professional company and special guest Paul Noel Fiorino as Herr Drosselmeyer.

• Denver Ballet Theatre (David Taylor) presents “The Nutcracker” at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver on Dec. 22, 23 at 2 and 7 p.m. Newmantix.com/tickets, 303871-6200.

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Park Meadows aims to make holiday memories 3-D light display, Santa’s Village are located in Dillard’s Court STAFF REPORT

Holidays are all about tradition.

And for more than 20 years, the Park Meadows mall has strived to not only offer great holiday shopping, but also to create magical memories for families and people of all ages.

“Park Meadows is committed to providing a one-of-a-kind holiday experience that is truly memorable and enjoyable for our visitors in a distinctly Colorado environment,” said Pam Kelly, senior general manager of Park Meadows.

Creating fresh and new holiday experiences for visitors is always a challenge, and this year Park

Meadows has done it up like never before, including an extravagant 3-D holiday light display and a new Santa’s Village. Located in the Dillard’s Court, visitors walk inside an oversized Christmas tree featuring 3-D lights, interactive elements and festive reindeer. Live entertainment will rotate through the village for the holidays.

“We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with many new and exciting elements and perks,” said Kelly.

Santa’s Village and the 3-D light display are open through Dec. 24.

Themed photos with Santa will be available through the season, including Pet Nights, Dec. 4 and 11 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Holiday Pajama Night, Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Complimentary gift wrapping is also available on select days between Black Friday and Christmas Eve.

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The Santry family enjoys a day of family fun at Park Meadows mall

ThunderRidge theater troupe showcasing talents Dec. 4 performance set for high school in Highlands Ranch

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ThunderRidge High School’s Thespian Troupe 5774 will offer a showcase performance at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the school auditorium 1991 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway in Highlands Ranch.

Theater students will show off their well-rehearsed entries for the 2017 Thespian Conference (ThesCon) Dec. 7-9 at the Denver Convention Center and its Hyatt Regency Hotel, 14th and California streets in downtown Denver.

More than 4,600 high school theater students from Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico will perform, learn and play, and some seniors will audition for college admission among more than 70 colleges, universities and

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conservatories. Professionals will lead workshops and conferences and some students have registered to compete in acting, singing, dancing, directing and technical theatre.

Ten top winners will perform on the Main Stage at the end of the conference. Tech IEs, while not performing in the showcase, will compete the following weekend (Geni Bryant, Collin Sinclair, Ryan Lujan, Sammi Kluber).

Senior performers are Kevin Howery, Maddy Carpenter, Lauren Rodda, Ethan Pierce, Rachel Sanderson, Audrey Nelson, Nick Battaglia, Jeffrey Pincus, Anna Poelma, Ryan Damour, Andrew Holmes and Sophie Klechka.

Junior performers include Olivia LaMee, Regan Fenske, Katie MacKinnon, Nathan Stromberg and Emily Sickler.

Performers will offer a collection of solos, duets, monologues and scenes and there will be a performance by the Improv team.

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Jurgen de Lemos, presents its Annual n May, a group of Arapahoe ComHoliday Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 munity College and Colorado Mesa at Littleton United Methodist Church, University students traveled to Lon5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. don to “experience a country Ten-year-old piano prodigy of diverse architecture, art, food SONYA’S Madison Suh will perform and culture,” said ACC photogSAMPLER the “Mozart Concerto No. 21.” raphy professor Trish Sangelo.

Tickets: $21/$19 and $5 for 21 Their photographs from the and under. Littletonsymphony. trip are exhibited at Colorado org, 303-933-6824.

Gallery of the Arts from Dec. 5 through Jan. 11, with a recepVictorian celebration tion from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7.

“A Victorian Holiday with Free admission. (Closed Dec. 25 the Molly Brown House Muto Jan. 1.) seum” will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Bemis Library, Holiday lights 6014 S. Datura in Littleton.

“A Hudson Christmas” opens Sonya Ellingboe Special historical perforNov. 24 and will sparkle with mance. 303-795-3961. holiday lights on selected evenings through Dec. 31 at 6115 S. Santa Castle Rock Band Fe Drive, Littleton. Hours 5-8 p.m. Dec. The Castle Rock Band will perform at 1-3, 8-10, 15-24, 26-31. Santa will be in 3 p.m. Dec. 10 with the Faith Lutheran residence. Tickets: $7 members; $9 nonChurch Choir at 303 N. Ridge Road, members. Hudsongardens.org.

Castle Rock.

The program will include Percy Chorale to perform The Castle Rock Chorale will perform Grainger’s “The Sussex Mummer’s Christmas Carol,” and Leroy Anderat 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Christ’s Episcopal son’s favorite, “Sleigh Ride,” as well as Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock and “Festival of Carols,” arranged by Warat 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Smoky Hill United ren Barker.

Methodist Church, 14491 E. Smoky Hill The band invites new members from Road, Centennial. The program is entitled: “A Spotless Rose: Songs of Christ- high school age up. Castlerockband. mastide.” Tickets: $10 adults; $7 seniors. com.

Students and children admitted free.

Painting in city gallery Centennial resident and painter Littleton Symphony Pam Roth O’Mara’s colorful work “Fall The Littleton Symphony, directed by

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Haze” will hang in the Centennial People’s Art Gallery in 2018. It is located in the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

Governor’s mansion Free holiday visits to the Colorado governor’s residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E. 8th Ave., Denver, are available Dec. 7-10 and 14-17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A commemorative holiday ornament is available for $30.

Hattie McDaniel “Hi-Hat Hattie: A Musical Biography,” a story of screen legend Hattie McDaniel of “Gone With the Wind,” plays through Dec. 21 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Performances: 7:30p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$37,

aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970.

Avenue Theater “Santa’s Big Red Sack” returns to the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver, through Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $27.50. Avenuetheater.com, 303-321-5925. (Mature audiences.)

‘Redneck Christmas’ “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas,” by Kris Bauske, is presented by the Northglenn Players at the DL Parsons Theatre, 11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn.

Directed by Warren Sherrill. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 17. Tickets: $14/$12, NorthglennArts.org.

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Methodist Church

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St. Thomas More

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Catholic Parish & School

Sunday Worship

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

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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church

8:45 am & 10:30 am Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area

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

9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org

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South Denver Humanistic Judaism

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Author thrills readers with visit to Denver Dan Brown promotes most recent thriller at gathering in DTC

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

More than 1,000 excited readers arrived at the Denver Marriott Tech Center on Nov. 15 for “An Evening with Dan Brown,” jointly presented

by Douglas County Libraries and Tattered Cover Book Store. Despite publication of millions of his books in multiple languages (more than 52 million), the mild-mannered Brown reminds one of his globe-trotting college-professor/protagonist, Robert Langdon — bright, articulate, humor-

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Many of those present bought not only a ticket, but a shiny blue copy of the new book, which will require some late nights of reading as Langdon travels in and out of trouble — mostly in Spain this trip.

(He commented that the cover design is inspired by his experience looking Brown down from the top of a steep spiral staircase at the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona — Antonio Gaudi’s ongoing masterpiece.)

Brown is touring to introduce his latest thriller, published in October — “Origin” — and his publicists have

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educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, Amherst College and the University of Seville. He said he published his first book at age 5, dictated to his father and “tied together with red string: `Giraffe, Pig and Pants on Fire.’”

COURTESY PHOTO He recalled asking a priest which creation story is true and being told, “Nice boys don’t ask!” He graduated from Amherst College and taught at his alma mater until he could devote his attention to writing. He gets up at 4 a.m., faced with an empty page and produces yet another exciting chapter.

But, when asked “What’s next?” he gently reminded the questioner that provided a preliminary short back“Origin” has just been out three weeks. ground film that allowed this highly “You’re a mother, aren’t you? What if imaginative author to quickly get to someone talked about the next baby the story at hand when he bounds to three weeks after you’d given birth?” the platform. Like previous books, it Asia, Africa and Latin America would deals with his ongoing interest in the all like to be settings for a Langdon juxtaposition of science and religion visit — Brown said he’d spent time in in our world today: “Will God survive India, but wasn’t yet familiar enough science? Where did we come from? “because it’s not in my tradition.

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Would you be interested in setting big Research for “Origin” began with a questions in the developing world?” visit to the famous Guggenheim MuseSeveral questions about his perum in Bilbao, Spain, designed by Frank sonal beliefs were parried. He sees Gehry — Brown wished to be brought “The Divine in interactions of people somewhat up to speed on modern art, — I sense in moments like this love which was not familiar territory. between you and me …” With a strong And that’s where “Origin” begins its mother and a strong wife, he would convoluted tale. “It was fun to throw never write about a “woman tied to Langdon into that scene,” he said with the railroad tracks,” he added. a grin.

One participant probably spoke for Brown is the son of a math teacher all present: “Thank you for making us LTAC17005_CCM_11.30.17.pdf 1 11/16/2017 PM and a devout church organist and was1:00:30think!” she said.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

‘Descendants 2, the Musical’ Auditions: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. Ages 6-18 years. Classes from 5:30-7 p.m.

Tuesdays; performances in April.

Call 720-44-DANCE or go to www. spotlightperformers.com.

ART

Arts, Crafts Fair: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. More than 70 vendors will showcase their goods. Contact Chris Scott, cscott@ssprd.org, or 303-483-7074.

Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Castle Pines Community Center, 7404 Yorkshire Drive. Handcrafted jewelry by local artists, handmade bags and totes and other gifts.

Colored Pencil Pizzazz Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County; taught by Helen Shaffer.

Registration required; go to http://heritage-guild.com.

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Listening to the Voices of Our Ancestors: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Presented

by Highlands ranch Genealogical Society member Megan Reilly Koepsell, who will share stories of her ancestors guiding her research. Show up at 6:30 p.m .for snacks and mingling with fellow genealogists. Go to https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com

Holidays and Handbells: 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Festive music performed by the Smithtonians Handbell Ensemble. Adults.

No registration required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Make Book Art: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Upcycle retired libraryprovided books into works of art. Ages 10-plus. Registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Art Stop on the Go: 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Ages 6-12.

Registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

MUSIC

Snowman Party: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Crafts, games, a snowball fight and an indoor ice skating pond (skates not required). Call 303-762-2560.

Victorian Holiday: 2 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 4 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Celebrate the holidays like the Victorians with a historical performance by the Molly Brown House and Museum. Call 303795-3961.

Sunday Serenade: Harpist Star Edwards: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Advent Lessons & Carols: 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 1 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. The evening begins with a candlelight procession and will feature the Good Shepherd Choir, vocal soloists, bell choir, men’s choir and instrumentalists, to prepare your heart for the season. Love offering will be collected for Family TreeHouse of Hope. Go to gshep.org/ music-with-a-mission-concertseries.

Advent Recitals: 12:10 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 (Fillmore Trio); Dec. 13 (Jubilee Handbells); Dec. 20 (St. Andrew Sisters) at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Contact Mark Zwilling, mzwilling@gostandrew. com or 303-794-2683.

Sleigh Ride in Winter: 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Popular and classical holiday favorites performed by the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreesymphony.org for tickets and more information.

Littleton Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Madison Suh, 11-year-old piano prodigy, will perform Mozart Concerto No. 21. Get tickets online at www. littletonsymphony.org.

Wilson Phillips: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/

Castle Rock Chorale Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock; and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Smoky Hill United Methodist Church, 19491 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial. Tickets available at the door; $1 discount for those who bring canned food for the food bank.

Comic Creation Workshop with Pop Culture Classroom: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Teens are invited to jump into the art studio in this workshop where they will get an overview of the comic creation process, then try your hand at writing and drawing their own. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Christmas: Ancient to Modern: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Contact 303-794-2683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com.

Festival of Trees: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2 at Cimarron Middle School, 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. Tickets available now. Go to https://sites.google. com/a/dcsdk12.org/cimarronmiddle-school/

Castle Rock Chorale Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock; and at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Smoky Hill United Methodist Church, 19491 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial. Tickets available at the door; discount for those who bring canned food item.

Wordpress Meetup: 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Classical Holiday Music: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join Active Minds in discovering some of the holiday’s most beautiful and timeless melodies. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.dcl.org to register.

READING/WRITING

Evening with Author/Screenwriter Stel Pavlou: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 1 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 in the Altenbach Room at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

EVENTS

Classic Parker Holiday: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts. org/2019/Shows-Events.

Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-762-2560.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Presented

by Littleton Rotary. Registration is required. Go to https://www. ssprd.org and search Breakfast with Santa in the catalog.

Santa Cares: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Outlets at Castle Rock. Santa will meet with children with special needs.

Registration is encouraged; walkins welcome. Go to www.outletsatcastlerock.com.

Lifetree Café: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 (Secrets of Finding Contentment: Live a Satisfying Life)at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Free Legal Clinic: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 at the Philip

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S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Walk-ins welcome; everyone seated first-come, first-served. Clinics offered the first Monday of each month. Call 303-791-7323.

December Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. George C. Evans Post 103 American Legion of Littleton.

Pet Night with Santa: 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Outlets at Castle Rock. All friendly and safe pets welcome. Go to www. outletsatcastlerock.com.

YO-PRO Holiday Shindig: 4:306:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at CU South Outdoor Veranda, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Admission cost includes food and a donation to Freedom Service Dogs of America. Contact 303-841-4268 or lael@parkerchamber.com. Go to www.parkerchamber.com.

Career Fair: 9 a.m .to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 7 at DoubleTree

by Hilton Denver Tech, 7801 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village.

Bring 10-15 resumes. Business professional attire. Free.

HEALTH

Foods to Fight Stress: 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Natural Grocers will identify key nutrients you can add to your diet to knock out stress with a one-two punch. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EDUCATION

Computer Basics - Getting Started: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2 in the Tech Lab at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn the basics of using a computer and practice using a mouse. Registration required.

Business Plan Basics: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. For adults.

Registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

French Conversation Circle: 1-2 p.m.

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Ponderosa’s Ryan Neale is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

JIM BENTON

Tennis player serves up stellar season as senior Ponderosa’s Ryan Neale is South Metro Boys Tennis Player of Year

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Ryan Neale decided to play on Ponderosa’s boys tennis team this fall and the senior had a standout season.

He won the Region 5 tournament and finished third in the Class 5A state tournament on Oct. 12-14 at the Gates Tennis Center in Denver.

Neale suffered only his second loss of the season in the Class 5A state semifinals with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to eventual state champion Christian Holmes of Chatfield.

He came back to capture third place with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Javier Valenzuela of Mountain Range.

Neale has been selected as the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

“I was a little hurt that I lost in the semis,” confessed Neale. “I wanted to make it to the finals. I lost to Christian in the semis and he won the tournament so that made the loss hurt a little less. Overall the season was not too bad.”

It took a little persuasion before Neale decided to play high school tennis.

“It was an extreme pleasure having a player with the talent of Ryan playing for Ponderosa,” said Mustangs coach Steve Prosowski. “Ryan toyed with the idea of playing along with his good friend Henry Cox last season, but his tournament schedule and training in Texas was too much.

“This season he made the choice to play high school tennis, which was encouraged by his current team-

mates, myself and his parents.”

Neale was a success on the court for Ponderosa.

“Ryan had a hugely successful season going 10-0 in the tough Continental League, going 3-1 at the Pueblo South tournament and going 3-1 in the state tournament to finish with an overall record of 16-2,” said Prosowski. “Ryan with his talent is all class and hard work.

“He would often be the first one to show up to practice, to warm up for matches and he really set a great example of what it takes to play such a high level of tennis.”

And he as an influence off the court too.

“He also stepped into the team dynamic quite well and earned the trust and respect of all his teammates,” added Prosowski. “It was an absolute pleasure to be his coach and I know he will do great things in the future.”

any things you believed might be simple take time.

For instance why is an iPad all of a sudden frozen? Then after going through an inventory of passwords, you find out that they are invalid. Despite making a little headway you end up after a long day with a device that is still immobile.

I should have called Patrick McHenry and maybe he could OVERTIME have made some progress.

McHenry is head strength coach and physical education teacher at Castle View High School. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Board of Directors Jim Benton and co-chair of the NSCA Secondary School Coaches Working Group.

He isn’t a technology expert but admits some weight training methods are outdated and progress is being made to change those old-fashioned training procedures. It has taken time to convince trainers that overwork can cause injuries.

Integrated and not isolated training is the new way of training.

“Integrated means you are going to add components in,” explained McHenry. “Now we are isolated. Kids grow up and play one sport, never learning to move in other patterns.

“To help avoid getting knee injuries, one of the first things we look at is if they are squatting properly. Sometimes when a person hurts their ACL, it’s because they have weak glutes which are causing their legs to move wrong. It’s often a non-contact injury.”

Growth spurts in teenagers should not be ignored.

“I must pay close attention to whether they are getting taller because growing adds something to the mix,” said McHenry. “A freshman may come into the high school at 5-foot-5. Then he starts growing, which changes his center of gravity. He may have to back off the weights and re-learn the movement patterns.”

McHenry still endorses strength training.

“Strength training is safe, but it’s important that it’s taught by someone who understands pediatric and adolescent exercise physiology,” he said. “That’s a relatively new science.”

Specific sport training where athletes focus on individualized weight training and specific approach is helpful.

“With cross country, for example, I’ll work on stabilizing muscles so they can perform better later in the race,” added SEE BENTON, P26

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Packer dogged in search of success

Arapahoe senior is South Metro Boys Golfer of Year

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe senior David Packer didn’t mind when he heard the odd compliment paid to him by boys golf coach Harry Bucker, who referred to him as a dog.

“He is a real bulldog,” said Buckner. “Every time he made a bogey he would say, `Don’t worry coach, I’ll get it back.’ Then he would make a birdie.

He thrived on pressure.”

Packer is the 2017 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Golfer of the Year.

“I have that mentality,” said Packer, when asked about Buckner’s comment. “I used to be a little bit worse after a bad hole and it would cause problems on the next hole. I kind of figured it out.

“Especially this year, whenever I had a bad hole, I just believed in my game and would get it back on the next hole.

I just decided to let it go.”

Packer won the Class 5A West Regional at the Broadlands Golf Course in Broomfield with a 1-under-par 71 to help the Warriors win the regional title.

“As an individual, I was all-league (Centennial) and I won the regional,” said Packer. “I don’t have anything to complain about. In the state tournament on that second day you could see guys giving away two or three shots for losing their mind because of one shot.”

At the Oct. 2-3 state tournament at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora, Packer finished tied for fourth after back-to-back rounds of 1-over-par 72.

“My putting was better than it has ever been this season,” said Packer.

Arapahoe’s Tommy Packer is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Golfer of the Year.

JIM BENTON “I’ve always been a pretty good ball striker and been able to keep it in the fairway. Last year I averaged almost two putts a hole but this year I was able to get in down to a putt and a half a hole.

“I improved a lot and that helped my scores, especially in the state tournament when it was cold and the balls were just bouncing and you couldn’t get them to stop and you had to be able to get up and down. It was nice to know that I was going to make that

4-footer to make a par and go on to the next hole.”

Packer’s putting improved when he reduced the time spent reading putts.

“My putts had always had good speed but I didn’t have the best aim,” he explained.

“I always used to line up my ball but I found on the shorter putts when I lined up my putt I almost looked at it too much to be able to read the putt. I just kind of went off feel and it helped me a lot this year.”

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McHenry. “Golfers tend to do all their rotations on one side, so I help them work both sides equally.

“Tennis players have to be explosive. I help them work on that. Cheerleading is a sport with a notoriously high number of injuries. Can the base people handle the pressure of catching someone thrown high in the air? They may need the weight room more than most.

“The sport coach can be focused on strategy while the strength coach is focused on strength, recovery and nutrition.

“It frees up sport coaches to do their sport.”

McHenry, who has been at Castle View for 11 years, also has thoughts on burnout and creating well-rounded athletes.

“Much research says kids get burned out when they play just one sport,” he said. “I see that all the time. Kids don’t want to play any more after high school. In contrast, studies find that kids who play multiple sports will peak later and not burn out early.

“I talk with them all the time and explain that the more sports they play, the more well-rounded they’ll be. You’d never have a student just study math or science all through school. They take all the core classes — math, science, social studies and reading — to make them wellrounded. By the time they reach college, they have a good base and start to specialize.

“Sports should mirror school,” he continued. “We want kids to build on all the different abilities, because they are cumulative. As they get older, they are in better shape to specialize.”

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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Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0207

7November 30, 2017

OFFENDER

with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof.

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/11/2017 10:39:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be “Anxiety recorded in Douglas County. follows me,

clouding over me every day,” the niece told the judge Original Grantor: DARREN A. CHAMBO Original Beneficiary: in a letter read during sentencing. “I MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION remember what FROM PAGE 14 SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FORhe did to me every UNIVERSAL night, LENDING like CORPORATION a horrible nightmare playCurrent Holder of Evidence of Debt: ingBANK, in my One of the children told the resiWELLS FARGO N.A. mind.” of Deed of When Trust (DOT): 7/29/2004 discovered the abuse, officials dent, but she failed to report it to Date Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2004 Reception No.the of DOT: 2004080365 woman who lived in the home authorities and continued to allow DOT Recorded in Douglas County. helped Cornell byofdestroying pornoCornell to live in her home and have Original Principal Amount of Evidence Debt: graphic images he had taken of the access to the children, the release$211,019.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date children, the release states. says. hereof: $208,055.78

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The sex assault counts mandate an Christopher Gallo, who prosecuted the The property described herein is all of the indeterminate sentence, which means case with Deputy District Attorney property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. the Department of Corrections can Val Brewster. choose to incarcerate Cornelloflonger if The woman who let Cornell stay in Legal Description Real Property: LOTis 130, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING it is determined he still dangerous theNO. home pleaded guilty June 26 to 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF and not rehabilitated, the release says. tampering with evidence, a Class 6 COLORADO. NOTICE “I can think of Which no situation where felony. On Sept. 18,PUBLIC she was sentenced has the address of: Aftonwood Street, Littletonof commua sentence of this9878 length or nature to 30 days in jail, 50 hours Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE were more appropriate than for this nity service Public and two years of2017-0218 probaTrustee Sale No. NOTICE OF SALE defendant and for these crimes,” tion. SheTonoWhom longer has custody of her It May Concern: On 9/29/2017 said Chief Deputy Attorney children, according to the release.

TheDistrict current holder of the Evidence of Debt se5:15:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee cured 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.

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 Summer Aden, make timelyContact: payments required under said303-471-7043 or Deed of Trust www.hrcaonline.org/tr and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

VOLUNTEERS

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

Family Services: Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby GivenLutheran that on Original Grantor: JULIE LCultural NICHOL first possible sale datein (unless the sale is Original Beneficiary:We welcome refugee Mentoring Program: in Police Service:the Provides assistance continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION 10, and 2018,patrol at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilfamilies and help INC., themACTING adjustSOLELY to theirAS new SYSTEMS, both administrative functions. cox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A NOMINEE FOR COUNTR YWIDE HOME home.

Need: Assist with many FROM PAGE 27 public areas auction including to the highest and best bidder for FIRST LIEN.Hospice at Home LOANS, INC. cash, the said realand property of People Current Holder of Evidence Debt: Need: who can commitofto working patrol functions, fingerprinting, fleetand all interest Need: Help patients and families with respite said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns The property described herein is all of the WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL with refugees on skillsASforSUCCESSOR self-sufficiency maintenance. care, videotaping, massage and other tasks.

Highlands Ranch Community Associatherein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedproperty encumbered by the lien of the deed ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured of trust.

TO CITIBANK N.A., about AS TRUSTEE and helping them learn their FOR newBEAR Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Home study training is available. tion: Works with Therapeutic Recreation by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSof Police sale andAcadeother items allowed by Legal Description of Real303-698-6404 Property: THROUGH home.

Police Departmentexpenses Citizen’s Contact: Program and Special Olympics. law, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificLOT 10, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 Requirements: Must be 18(DOT): or older (almy, and submit toate a background Ad- by law.

Need: Volunteers to help teach classes,FILING NO. 68A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, of Purchase, allcheck. as provided If the Date of Deed of Trust 4/10/2006 STATE OF COLORADO. sale date is continued to aarea later date, the though deadRecording Date of DOT: 4/21/2006 PUBLIC NOTICE children of volunteers are welcome ditional training isline provided based on Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithcoach Special Olympics, provide athletes to file a notice of intent to cure by those Reception No. of DOT: 2006033491 to participate).

One-hour training of interest. Patrol parties volunteers support during Special Olympics practices, entitledmust to curecommit may also be extended.

Which has the based address hospice. of: DOT Recorded in Douglas County.and Highlands Ranch 6281 Yale Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: NOTICE OF SALE orientation required. to a minimum monthly hour requirement.

Need: Volunteers to support patients and assist with special events, and help particiIf you believe that your lender or servicer $223,250.00 Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0217 has failed to provide a single of conNOTICE OF SALE Outstanding Principal Amount as of the David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or date Contact: Tim.Beals@cityoflonetree.com or point Contact: families pats succeed in the therapeutic recreation tact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuhereof: $222,588.44 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/20/2017 www.lfsrm.org.

720-509-1159.

Contact: 303-731-8039 program. ing foreclosure even though you havedavid.cornish@lfsrm.org; subThe current holder of the Evidence of Debt 3:31:00 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 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.

Original Grantor: BRIAN J. BRADFORD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/24/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 4/8/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005030751 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $238,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $196,854.32

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0207 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/11/2017 10:39:00 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: DARREN A. CHAMBO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004080365 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $211,019.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $208,055.78

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 10, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 68A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6281 Yale Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustees

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/19/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-780591-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0207 First Publication: 11/9/2017 Last Publication: 12/7/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0217

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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/20/2017 3:31:00 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 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.

Original Grantor: BRIAN J. BRADFORD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/24/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 4/8/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005030751 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $238,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $196,854.32

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of con-

Notices

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.

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: Failure to

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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and/or other violations of the terms thereof.

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 130, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9878 Aftonwood Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 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.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 11/16/2017 Last Publication: 12/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/22/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011

mitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 11/16/2017 Last Publication: 12/14/2017 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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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

To advertise yourofpublic trust. notices call 303-566-4100

Dated: 9/22/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Public Trustees

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 15CO00875-4 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0217 First Publication: 11/16/2017 Last Publication: 12/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0218 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/29/2017 5:15:00 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.

Legal Description of Real Property: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 223, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Public Trustees

Which has the address of: 9696 Rockhampton Way, Littleton, CO 80130-7107 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 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.

Original Grantor: JULIE L NICHOL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOA NS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/10/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 4/21/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006033491 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $223,250.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $222,588.44

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

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: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

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: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 223, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 120-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of:

First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/2/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

MONICA KADRMAS Colorado Registration #: 34904 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006714570

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0218 First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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32 Highlands Ranch Herald

November 30, 2017N

A reindeer from Laughing Valley Ranch observes Candlelight Walk participants.

More than a million lights illuminate Main Street during the 34th Candlelight Walk in downtown Littleton.

PHOTOS BY RACHEL LORENZ

Candlelight Walk lights up the night

BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Santa Claus dropped by Littleton the day after Thanksgiving to illuminate more than a million lights along Main Street to kick off the holiday season.

“Turnout seems to be very nice,” says Jim Buntrock about Littleton’s 34th Candlelight Walk, a parade that features floats, performers and the Jolly Old Elf himself.

Buntrock and his wife, Jan are longtime residents and rarely miss the annual affair.

Friday night’s event likely drew its largest crowd ever, Mayor Debbie Brinkman said from an elevated stage on Main Street.

With candles, cameras and hot cider, children and adults lined Main Street in the pleasant, precipitation-free weather to wait for Santa’s arrival.

“There’s so much that takes away from the magic of Christmas,” says Jan Buntrock.

But she happily notes that kids still get excited at the Candlelight Walk. “They were all just watching and looking.”

Santa Claus waves to viewers as he magically ignites more than a million lights on Main Street Nov. 24. Santa’s procession is part of the Candlelight Walk, which draws thousands of spectators and shoppers to the historic downtown area every year.

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