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DOWN SANTA CLAUS LANE: Highlands Ranch kids meet the jolly old elf P23

ON THE WAY OUT: Highlands Ranch residents will no longer have access to RTD’s Call-N-Ride P5

MOVE IT: Campaign aims to spread awareness of law that protects officers P6

SONYA’S SAMPLER A look at holiday activities in the area P17

SETTING THE PACE Mountain Vista athletes garner cross country runner of the year honors P32

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“At this time of year, some people drink a fifth and then take the Fifth. I listen to Beethoven’s ‘Fifth.’ ” Craig Marshall Smith, columnist | Page 12 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 28 | SPORTS: PAGE 32

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My book series The books came about by so many people wanting to take pictures of Isabella. She’s an 8-year-old Maltese.

We started the books when she was 1 year old.

There are no renderings or drawings — the books are all photographs of real people and real dogs. Isabella has dressed up as a ballerina, a pom pom girl. She’s been to the zoo.

We have three books out: “Princess Isabella and the Mystery of the Pink Dragon,” “Princess Isabella and the Mystery of the Golden Keys” and “Princess Isabella and the Mystery of the Disappearing Golf Balls.” We have another coming out soon and we are working on a Christmas-themed one now. Books are available on Amazon and by special request at bookstores.

The moral of the stories are sweet, kind. That’s what I wanted for children — these books are just sweet.

All about Isabella She has two closets just for her wardrobe. She has a better wardrobe than anyone I know.

Isabella is also a doggy dancer.

She does routines to music. She’s a member of three groups, which most

K.B. Lebsock holds her 8-year-old Maltese, Isabella, who is the main character of Lebsock’s childrens books. “She has two closets just for her wardrobe,” Lebsock said. “She has a better wadrobe than anyone I know.”

ALEX DEWIND people don’t even know about. She does performances — she’s recently done one at Clement Park and one at the Brown Palace downtown. She also visits retirement communities. You can follow her on Facebook at www. facebook.com/www.myprincessisabella/.

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About me I’ve lived in Highlands Ranch for more than 20 years. I’m a Colorado native — I was raised in a small town.

I used to be a salesperson. My friend suggested the children’s books and I laughed. He said, “You can do it.”

So I did. Forming the story and then

taking the photos of Isabella in the environment I want takes a lot of time.

The moral of my most recent book is kindness, giving and sharing.

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School district emphasizes relationships among feeder area Christmas Douglas County offices will close at noon Dec. 23 through Dec. 26 for the Christmas Holiday. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

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BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In November, leaders from the Chaparral High School feeder area — made up of five elementaries, one middle school and one high school — met at the Parker high school one weekend to discuss how to more closely work together.

Some 2,000 teachers and administrators talked about a variety of issues and themes, including priorities, transitions from one grade level to another and the culture they want to create within their feeder area.

In other words, “what we want our kids to be,” said Josh Miller, principal of Cherokee Trail Elementary. “What is most important to us culturally?”

It was the first time an entire feeder area had gathered to outline a vision to more cohesively and purposefully guide those students from elementary to middle school to high school, a response to a recent decision by interim Douglas County School District Superintendent Erin Kane to emphasize the connections and relationships among schools in a feeder area.

By doing that, Kane hopes that schools at each level will be better able to communicate and coordinate a child’s experience as they progress through each grade level.

“We really want to be studentcentered, and a student doesn’t just go to a high school,” Kane said. “A student goes through K-12 and makes a journey through the entire system. So it made so much more sense to organize our schools according to the kids.”

Elementary, middle school and high school administrators will continue to meet with their respective grade-level colleagues. But the change means they also will meet more frequently with their feeder-area counterparts to focus on community-specific concerns.

“The schools can work collaboratively together,” Kane said. “Middle schools can tell elementary schools what they’re expecting to come in the door and high schools can indicate what they are expecting to come into their door.”

Kane based her decision on conversations and feedback gathered from teachers, administrators and staff during her visits to all of the district’s 87 schools over the past few months.

Chris Zimmerman, principal of Cimarron Middle School in Parker, which feeds into Legend High School, said the reorganization is a positive move and will allow for more autonomy and decision making at the school level.

“I feel like before the district was more of a driving force for our schools and now it is more of a supporting force,” Zimmerman said.

The Legend High School feeder system had been moving in the

‘We really want to be studentcentered, and a student doesn’t just go to a high school.’

Erin Kane, Douglas County School District superintendent direction of building closer relationships for a while, Zimmerman said, so the new focus allows for a deeper working relationship among schools.

Legend Principal Jason Jacob schools also will be able to take action more quickly.

“Each community is different,” Jacob said. “One school may want to invest more in AP classes or technology.

Another may want to expand vocational training.”

Because Douglas County covers 843 square milies that include diverse areas — from rural to suburban to growing towns — communities will be better represented, Kane said.

“The family journey is also important in that regional sense,” said Kane, pointing out that one family may have children in each grade configuration.

Instead of having directors for the elementary, middle school and high school levels, the district has reassigned them as directors for each regional area — Parker, Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch. They will each supervise all feeder areas in their area.

“I want them to be a person in the community who is able to follow a family’s journey,” Kane said, “so if something goes wrong, they know who to go to.”

Carrie Stephenson, formerly director for elementary schools, is now director of schools for the Parker region.

“Now that I am focusing on all levels, we are really able to take a look at what is unique to each region or feeder area and support them with whatever those goals are,” Stephenson said. “ Every region we have is different from one another and they all have different things they are working on.”

The Chaparral feeder meeting in November was and opportunity to create a unifying cultural theme to guide students.

They came up with the slogan “To Be Wolverine.” The wolverine is the Chaparral High School mascot.

“The wolverine can handle anything,” said Miller, the Cherokee Trail principal. “Even when times get tough the Wolverine has grit and can persevere. That’s a trait we want our kids to have.”

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Call-N-Ride leaving Highlands Ranch

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

RTD’s Call-N-Ride service in Highlands Ranch will be terminated Jan. 13 because of a lack of funding and low ridership.

“It’s disheartening for many of those who relied on the ride, especially young people going to school or utilizing it to get to jobs,” said Kent Bagley, board director of RTD District H, which includes Highlands Ranch and Littleton, among other areas. “With the lack of ridership and the cost, it didn’t make sense to continue it.”

The Call-N-Ride, which started in 2006, is a personalized bus service that allows residents — regardless of age — to call for pickup on weekdays outside their homes to destinations within certain parts Highlands Ranch. The service area is generally bounded to the north by parts of C-470, east at Monarch Boulevard, south at Wildcat Reserve Parkway and west at South Broadway.

Those who use the service are typically seniors, disabled persons and parents who need help getting their kids to and from school, according to Jennifer Eby, Douglas County Community & Resource Services manager.

“It is certainly going to be a loss for those that were utilizing it,” she said.

Which isn’t many.

According to an RTD study that looks at yearly averages, in Highlands Ranch, there were approximately two boardings per hour in 2014, 2.4 boardings per hour in 2015 and 2.5 boardings per hour from January through October 2016.

RTD’s expectation for a Call-NRide is at least three boardings per hour. The service costs about $188,200 a year.

In August, RTD asked Douglas County to pay for half —or $94,100 — to salvage the transportation service.

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‘At this point, we looked at the numbers and started having conversations with RTD staff about the fact that we felt like this is not the right model for this area.’

Jennifer Eby, Douglas County Community & Resource Services

ANOTHER RIDE OPTION Those who utilized the Call-N-Ride service in Highlands Ranch have an alternative — the Douglas County Call Center, at 303660-7519, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The service is for anyone who lives in Douglas County.

The call center dispatches to one of six transit providers — Neighbor Network in Castle Rock, Castle Rock Senior Center, Parker Senior Center, Metro Taxi, To The Rescue in Parker and Nonprofit Management Services of Colorado in Englewood

The county decided against doing so, citing the low ridership, the restricted service area and lack of accessiblity to regional transportation systems, such as light rail.

“At this point, we looked at the numbers and started having conversations with RTD staff about the fact that we felt like this is not the right model for this area,” Eby said.

The service, she said, tends to do well in business and technologybased areas that are connected to regional transit or high-ridership bus routes. The other Douglas County communities that utilize Call-N-Ride are Parker and Lone Tree.

In his eight years on the RTD board, Bagley said it was difficult to get the community on board for the service.

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The service is funded through grants and does have limitations. It’s generally used for seniors and disabled persons, according to Jennifer Eby, Douglas County Community & Resource Services manager.

“We are still interested in developing some sort of service model in that area with RTD,” she said. “But it is a good option in the interim.”

“The density is very low and the community is based on a car culture,” he said of Highlands Ranch.

Following the end of Call-N-Ride, Eby said the county wants to work with RTD to develop another type of ride-share model that covers the whole Highlands Ranch area.

There is no timeline for a new model.

An example of a ride-share type of model is Go Centennial, a pilot program in Centennial that combines a trip-planning mobile app and a free ride-sharing service.

The city provides free rides through Lyft, one of the largest rideshare services in the nation.

“We are very hopeful that we can keep the lines of communication open with RTD and talk about a different model,” Eby said.

Fire ban lifted Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock has lifted all fire restrictions for unincorporated areas of Douglas County effective Dec. 8. There are no prohibited activities and residents may resume normal activity as usual.

The sheriff ’s office asks residents to remain responsible and diligent anytime fire is in use.

Free tree recycling The Highlands Ranch Metro District is offering free Christmas tree recycling at the following locations.

Residents may drop off ornamentfree and tinsel-free trees from Dec. 22 through Jan. 15.

Redstone Park - 3280 Redstone Park Circle Toepfer Park - 9480 S. Venneford Ranch Road Dad Clark Park - 3385 Asterbrook Circle Highland Heritage Regional Park - a Douglas County drop-off site at University Boulevard and Quebec Street All trees will be chipped into mulch and made available free to Highlands Ranch residents at each of the tree recycling locations. Left-over mulch will be used on parkway landscape throughout the community.

For more information, visit The Green Page at highlandsranch.org or call 303-791-2710.

Libraries need tutors Douglas County Libraries is looking for volunteer tutors for its English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

The need for tutors is highest at DCL’s Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker branches The majority of students in the ESL program, part of DCL’s Adult Literacy Program, are adult English-language learners with skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Volunteers will help students communicate more effectively and confidently.

Tutors are not required to speak the language of their students. Tutors are asked to meet their students at one of DCL’s libraries for at least one hour per week for six months. Tutors must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably some college. Orientations for new volunteers are offered every other month, with optional training and workshops available periodically.

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‘Move Over’ campaign focuses on officer safety Law enforcement cracks down on motorists ignoring the law

COLORADO’S ‘MOVE OVER’ LAW By the day’s end on Dec. 1, the five participating agencies in Greenwood Village Police Department’s “Move Over” law campaign had written 193 citations and 85 warnings. In total, they made 278 stops.

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On a recent afternoon, Deputy Trey Arnold with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office walked back to his patrol car from a vehicle he’d pulled over on Interstate 25 in Castle Rock.

By the front bumper on the driver’s side of his car, he stopped, raised both hands in frustration and shook his head at passing drivers.

Several vehicles whizzed by in the lane closest to him, all failing to obey Colorado’s “Move Over” law and yield to Arnold — despite having room to switch lanes.

It was an ironic day to break the law.

Arnold was part of a special campaign Dec. 1 spearheaded by the Greenwood Village Police Department in which law enforcement was actively enforcing the state’s Move Over law to educate the public.

The campaign was months in the planning, but expedited and expanded after a Colorado State Patrol trooper was struck and killed Nov. 25 by a passing motorist when he had stopped to investigate an accident on I-25.

A few traffic stops earlier, Arnold saw a similar situation almost unfold.

Arnold, who stopped a vehicle along I-25 south of Castle Rock, walked back to his patrol car. Partway there, a truck pulling a cargo trailer blew by, leaving mere feet between the vehicle and Arnold.

He got in his car, buckled up and took off after the truck, swiftly maneuvering between other drivers.

Down the road Arnold saw his part-

The penalty for violating the law is $150 in a non-construction zone and $300 in a construction zone, plus four points on a driver’s license, according to Sgt. Rob Madden, a spokesperson for the Colorado State Patrol.

Deputy Trey Arnold with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office walks back to his patrol car after making a traffic stop along Interstate 25 on Dec. 1 in Castle Rock. He was participating in a law enforcement campaign spearheaded by Greenwood Village Police Department to educate drivers on Colorado’s “Move Over” law. The campaign took place less than a week after a Colorado State Patrol trooper was struck and killed Nov. 25 by a passing motorist after he had stopped to investigate an accident on I-25.

JESSICA GIBBS ner, Deputy Felix Claudio, who had pulled over a driver who failed to yield during Arnold’s stop.

“I bet he does the same thing to my partner,” Arnold said about the truck he was following.

Sure enough, he watched the truck and trailer stay in the far right lane without attempting to merge to the left or slow down.

Arnold and Claudio were two of four Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office patrol officers who participated in the enforcement campaign. Other agencies included the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office, Denver Police Department and the Lone Tree Police Department.

LED road signs above I-25 warned travelers Dec. 1 that enforcement was taking place. Violators were both tick-

eted and educated on the law.

Colorado revised statute 42-4-705 requires drivers to move at least one lane over when passing an emergency vehicle or vehicles such as maintenance and tow trucks that are parked with their lights on. If a driver can’t move over, he or she must slow to a safe speed.

“As long as they’re going slower and they put on their signal in an effort to move over, we understand,” Arnold said of those who are unable to merge.

However, slowing to 60 mph in a 65 mph zone doesn’t cut it, despite how one driver who Arnold stopped tried to argue.

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The “Move Over” law requires drivers move over at least one lane when passing a stationary emergency vehicle, or vehicles such as tow and maintenance trucks, that have their lights on. If a driver can’t move over, they must slow to a safe speed.

The agencies that participated in the Dec. 1 campaign were the Greenwood Village Police Department, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, the Denver Police Department and the Lone Tree Police Department.

From Jan. 1 through the end of November, the Colorado State Patrol had given more than 1,000 citations to people who didn’t follow the “Move Over” law.

In that same time period, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wrote more than 1,400 tickets to drivers for both careless driving and failing to yield for stationary emergency vehicles.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office wrote 17 for the county and two for Centennial, with which it contracts, for failing to yield for stationary vehicles covered by the law.

New commissioner will prioritize widening of I-25 stretch Lora Thomas targets improved safety on roadway

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

The recent death of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue hit home for Lora Thomas, who was recently elected Douglas County commissioner for District 3.

Donahue, a 34-year-old husband and father of two, was struck and killed by a passing vehicle while investigating an accident on Interstate 25 south of Castle Rock on Nov. 25.

“Having served with the state patrol for 26 years and retiring as a major, I feel pain

and sadness whenever another of my sisters or brothers die in service to us,” Thomas said in a written statement.

“You see, I also was assigned to that miserable stretch of pavement long before it had today’s treacherous traffic volumes.”

It wasn’t the first time Thomas learned of a fatality on the stretch of roadway between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. In 1987, Thomas located and arrested a drunken hit-and-run driver who killed Trooper Charlie Fry. And last year, Trooper Jamie Jursevics lost her life when she was struck by a drunken driver.

Each of the troopers was pulled over to the side of the roadway — Donahue and Jursevics were working the scene of crashes, and Fry was issuing a traffic citation.

To ensure the safety of law enforcement and motorists, Thomas said she plans to prioritize the rebuilding of I-25 between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs when she is sworn into office on Jan. 10.

She would like to see the two-lane stretch expanded to at least three lanes in both directions, she said.

“Reconstruction of I-25 from Castle Rock to Colorado Springs in order to safely meet current and future traffic demands will be a primary focus of my tenure as Douglas County commissioner,” Thomas wrote.

To get funding for the project, Thomas, who served as Douglas County coroner from 2011-15, would like to see a restructuring of the county’s 1 percent sales and use tax.

Currently, 0.4 percent of the sales and use tax goes to

roads, 0.43 percent goes to the justice center and 0.17 percent goes to open space. A restructure that would give more money to roads and less to the justice center, which would need voter approval, could generate funds for the project, Thomas said.

She added that a successful rebuilding of the interstate stretch will require a joint effort from Douglas County, El Paso County — where the stretch ends —the Colorado Department of Transportation and federal sources.

“We have finite resources, so where can we put our resources that will have the maximum benefit to our citizens,” Thomas said. “We all use roads.”

El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller agrees that the stretch of road needs attention. The former state

representative said many residents commute to Denver from Colorado Springs.

“This stretch of I-25 has to be expanded,” he said. “It’s not only an economic issue for El Paso County, but it’s also a public safety issue.”

The number one way to get funding, Waller said, is for state legislators to prioritize transportation and make cuts on Medicaid or prison spending.

CDOT is conducting a study through 2018 of I-25 between Monument and C-470 — called I-25 PEL: Colorado Springs Denver South Connection — to analyze and address safety, travel reliability and mobility issues, according to codot.gov.

“It’s something that we are actively looking at,” CDOT spokeswoman Emily Wilfong said. “There is no funding identified to do anything yet.”

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MOVE OVER: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants drivers to be aware FROM PAGE 6

Claudio played a game of leapfrog. One would make a traffic stop while the other parked behind, ready to pursue drivers who ignored the law.

If one left to make such a stop, the other would catch up and park behind, waiting for the same scenario.

Cmdr. Eric Schmitt with the Greenwood Village Police Department said the campaign got “extremely positive feedback” from other agencies. The department plans on conducting the campaign once a month and, hopefully, recruiting more agencies.

Although state trooper Cody Donahue’s death wasn’t the original reason for the campaign, it got people paying more attention and provided a timely reason to execute the plan.

“It is extremely important,” he said of the Move Over law — not only for law enforcement but also for other types of roadside crews.

Sgt. Rob Madden, a spokesman for the Colorado State Patrol, said it’s important for everyone’s safety that drivers are reminded of the law.

“Move one lane or slow when approaching emergency, safety, maintenance or courtesy vehicles along the road,” he said.

“Our job is inherently dangerous and we appreciate when motorists give us room to do our job safely.”

On his way back north, Arnold stopped where Donahue was struck and killed, near the Tomah Road exit just south of Castle Rock.

The shoulder left little room for a person to stand either on the driver’s side, nearest the

road, or on the passenger’s side between the vehicle and the guardrail.

He explained how officers’ minds run a million miles a minute during a roadside stop.

They don’t know whom they’ve pulled over or their intentions, and they must also watch the traffic behind them.

“There are days I go home and, mentally, I am just exhausted,” he said.

And yes, he’s nearly been hit himself, said Arnold, who has been on the job about 10 years.

Arnold and Claudio were among the officers who responded to Donahue’s accident.

“So, it’s pretty personal for us,” Arnold said of the Move Over campaign. “It’s always hard when you go to fatals, but especially when it’s one of your own.”

Deputies Felix Claudio and Trey Arnold with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office helped run a “Move Over” law enforcement campaign Dec. 1.

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6December 15, 2016

C-470 work won’t be halted during lawsuit Judge denies injunction to stop highway expansion while noise lawsuit proceeds

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A federal judge denied a motion to stop construction as a lawsuit over the expansion of C-470 continues.

The Highlands Ranch Neighborhood Coalition filed the suit against the Colorado Department of Transportation in May, saying that flawed traffic noise data was used in the project’s approval process, resulting in decisions to not place sound barriers along portions of the highway.

The suit also names CDOT Executive Director Shailen Bhat and FHWA Colorado Division Administrator John Cater.

“We’re saying that CDOT and FWHA have not taken our challenge to heart and we want a judge to decide,” Coalition President Carter Sales said after the lawsuit was filed.

In August, the coalition filed a motion asking for an injunction to prevent construction from beginning.

Sales said that once construction begins, the traffic pattern along the highway will be permanently altered, meaning the previous noise models could never be replicated.

Judge Raymond Moore ruled on Dec. 7 that the coalition failed to demonstrate “irreparable harm,” saying that noise mitigation measure could still be installed after the work begins.

Work on the project recently began with earthwork and utility work. The main part of the expansion is the addition of toll lanes, with two of them westbound between Interstate 25 and Colorado Boulevard and one from Colorado to Wadsworth Boulevard, and one eastbound toll lane from Platte Canyon Road to I-25.

In addition to the express lanes, upgrades will include pavement reconstruction, auxiliary lanes at certain locations, curve realignment, widening or replacement of bridges and grade separations for the C-470 multi-use trail that runs parallel to the freeway.

Work is expected to be completed in 2019. The construction is mostly financed by loans that will be paid for using the collected tolls. The cost of the project is $215 million, or $318 million including debt service.

SANTA’S FLIGHT ACADEMY Needs Heroes

County seeks business input Spark DC is new program that aims to strengthen communication

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Being a local business owner and getting a one-on-one with your government just got a little easier in Douglas County.

The rollout of a new program, Spark DC, now enables businesses in unincorporated Douglas County to request meetings with county leaders. In most cases, District 3 Commissioner Jill Repella said, that would include a sitdown with at least one commissioner in addition to county staff.

“I find it is almost critical to have an elected official sitting there listening,” she said.

Repella believes having a public official in the room shows the business it is important, but also helps leaders better form policy if they’ve heard community feedback firsthand.

Through the meetings, county leaders will gather what Repella called “invaluable information” about the local economy and issues businesses face.

“What do they need to be successful?

What are the challenges they’re having?” she asked, adding that the meet-

ings will also reveal “what’s working, what’s not working, why they’re in the area.”

They will then address those issues on whatever level is necessary, she said, local, state or federal.

And while outreach between county government and the business community has always gone on, the board hopes to formalize and strengthen that relationship through the program.

“It is the desire of this board that business and community organizations, taxpayers and citizens recognize Douglas County government as an effective partner in creating a strong economy,” Board of County Commissioners Chairman David Weaver said.

Businesses can request meetings by visiting www.douglas.co.us/sparkdc.

An engaged business community, District 2 Commissioner Roger Partridge said, is key to the program’s success.

“We look forward to meeting with businesses located in unincorporated Douglas County to build relationships, open the lines of communication and assist them to reach their desired successes,” Partridge said.

While it’s good to focus on new companies and organizations coming to Douglas County, Repella said, this program levels the playing field for both new and existing businesses.

“An area that you cannot neglect,” Repella said, “is hearing the voice of the existing businesses.”

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Church shelters provide safe spaces for homeless Numbers of homeless in Douglas County lower than expected

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For Guy LeCompte, a missions and outreach pastor for Crossroads Community Church in Parker, working on the Winter Shelter Network program in Douglas County has surprised him in a couple of ways.

The pilot program is a network of local churches that take turns opening their doors to house homeless women and children every night of the week.

Created in partnership with Douglas County, the shelter system launched Nov. 1 and goes through March 31.

“We are grateful for our faith-based Gwen Wilhelm, Rachel Thomson, Marcia McCown, Lois Tan, Carol Thomson and Janice Obye prepare dinner at Joy Lutheran Church in partners who are providing this muchParker on a shelter night. needed service,” said Rand Clark, a COURTESY PHOTO Douglas County spokesperson. “A safe “We continue to be overwhelmed by after each shelter night to track the and warm place to sleep during the the immediate need would be greater, the tremendous support of the commuprogram’s progress. coldest winter nights is absolutely LeCompte said, although he’s confident nity,” she said.

“Some of them (the homeless) said essential for our women and children it will grow.

White said they’ve already seen a this is the best night’s sleep they’ve had who are experiencing “We’re so new,” he said. greater need with the arrival of cold in a long time.

They feel safe,” he said. homelessness.”

“The word, I think, is still MORE INFORMATION weather.

“They’re getting food, they’re getting getting out.”

LeCompte admits they More people are looking to local agenwarm blankets and they’re getting He also said the mild didn’t know what to expect For more information cies for help, she said. Agencies such as toiletries.” start to winter lessened the about volunteering in the first month.

Catholic Charities, the Douglas/Elbert They’re also getting fellowship, need for the program. But with the Winter Shelter “The two biggest surprissimply by having someone to eat dinner Task Force, Parker Task Force and Network or to learn how with the arctic freeze and es,” he said, “go in opposite Southeast Christian Outreach are referwith, he said. snow that came the week to qualify for aid with directions.” ring homeless to the shelter network.

LeCompte’s second surprise has been the shelter program, visit of Dec. 5, he predicts that The churches can house LeCompte is thankful there’s a place the immense volunteer support. will change. www.wintershelterneta maximum of 40 people a ready to help those who need a warm Erin White, the network’s program “We may still see those work.org. night. place to stay. administrator, said churches are capnumbers climb and we’re “We haven’t felt those “They’re just going to be really strugping the number of people working expecting that we will,” he said. numbers just yet,” he said. gling staying out in this kind of during shifts because of the number of Feedback has been good, he said. The Fewer than 15 people are showing weather,” he said. volunteers. churches enter notes into a database up on any given night. He thought

Lessons on living with coyotes in Highlands Ranch Safety tips on the ‘opportunistic hunters’

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Highlands Ranch residents are using social media to document recent coyote encounters.

Kristy Linder, who lives off Wildcat Reserve Parkway, lost her Maltese puppy to a coyote in her backyard on Dec. 1.

“I am posting this because I came out too late and saw this massive animal jumping my six- to seven-foot fence,” she wrote on a Highlands Ranch Facebook page. “Keep a close eye on your animals and kids in the backyard.”

Stephany Wooten recalled seeing the animal in pursuit on Dec. 5.

“Saw one yesterday chasing a bunny on the side of Wildcat right across from the Starbucks,” she wrote.

Other residents have spotted the animal in residential areas, yards, near schools and along open space.

The sightings aren’t unusual during this time of year, according to Laura

Lacerte, park ranger and environmental education specialist of the Highlands Ranch Metro District. Breeding season starts in January, she said, and the snow on the ground makes the animal more visible.

“The coyotes that live in Highland Ranch are very use to living around people. The majority are born and raised in this area,” Lacerte said.

“They are probably just more visible right now because they are out looking for food.”

According to the Humane Society of the United States, some coyotes have adapted to urban and suburban environments and lost their fear of humans. These animals may approach people or come closer to homes.

“These bold coyotes should not be tolerated or enticed,” humansociety. org says, “but instead given the clear message that they should not be so brazen.”

Colorado Parks and Wildlife calls coyotes “opportunistic hunters” that prey on small mammals, domestic pets, livestock and domestic birds. A coyote will adjust its diet depending on what is available, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says, and will readily eat

animal carcasses and plants.

The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office advises that people leave coyotes alone.

“They are indigenous to the area so we do not typically respond on calls of coyotes,” said Lauren LeKander, spokesperson for the sheriff ’s office.

“We would however, respond if the coyote was hurting someone.”

Those who have encountered a coyote should start by following the tips below.

Hazing Hazing is a tool to maintain a coyote’s fear of humans, the Humane Society says. Using a variety of hazing techniques is key so the coyote does not get used to one sight or sound.

The Humane Society recommends the following types of hazing: Yelling and waving arms while approaching the coyote.

Using noisemakers such as voice, whistles, air horns or bells.

Using projectiles such as sticks, small rocks, cans or tennis balls.

Using hoses, water guns with vinegar water, pepper spray or bear repellent.

For pets Coyotes in the Front Range have been known to attack pets and approach people too closely, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says.

The organization recommends the following tips for small pets: Keep pets on a short six-foot leash.

Avoid known or potential den sites and thick vegetation.

Pick up small pets if confronted by a coyote.

Always supervise your pet when outside, especially at dawn or dusk.

Never leave cats or dogs outside after dark.

Do not leave pet food outside.

For residents Animal organizations agree that a person should never run away from a coyote. Instead, he or she should be as big and loud as possible, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says.

Below are some tips, courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, on body language in the presence of a coyote: Do not run or turn your back.

Wave your arms and throw objects.

Face the coyote and back away slowly.

If attacked, fight back.

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6December 15, 2016

State transportation department tackles snowfall on area highways

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At least 24 hours before a snowstorm hit the Denver metro area Dec. 6, the Colorado Department of Transportation was preparing the roads.

Mike O’Neill, the Region 1 deputy director of maintenance, said crews treated roads in the 24 hours leading up to the storm and would be in operation throughout its duration.

“I do believe we’re ready,” he said the morning of Dec. 6, hours before snow was predicted to arrive.

The National Weather Service reported snow would begin in the mountains the afternoon of Dec. 6 and move into the plains near the rush hour. It would continue through the night, with two to four inches possible.

Snow came to the metro area the evening of Dec. 6 and continued throughout the morning of Dec. 7.

Stacia Sellers, a Region 1 spokeswoman for CDOT, said they expected the storm to be an icy one. But rapidly dropping temperatures proved to be the real challenge, she said, causing snow to immediately

stick to the ground when normally there is time between the first snowfall and accumulation.

Region 1 serves the Denver metro area. Their anti-icing trucks apply liquid salt brine on roads such as Interstate 25, Interstate 70, C-470, Interstate 225 and more.

Salt brine prevents snow from bonding to the pavement and helps plows clear roads more efficiently, O’Neill said.

Ultimately, Sellers said, the anti-icing efforts paid off on several roadways and main lines stayed wet throughout the afternoon and rush hour.

The department piloted salt brine last year. The treatment is more economical, O’Neill said, with production costing about 40 cents a gallon. Producing treatments like magnesium chloride costs more than 90 cents a gallon. Salt brine is just as effective, O’Neill said, so CDOT kept it in the anti-icing arsenal. More than 100 plows carried out CDOT’s anti-icing strategy and were prepared to follow up with de-icing as temperatures dropped and snow accumulated during the storm.

O’Neill offered a safety tip for weather events that put snowplows to work.

“Motorists can really help us by staying away from the plows while they’re either applying product or plowing roads,” he said. “Don’t try to pass the plows.”

Sellers commended drivers for using caution and slower speeds during the storm.

Plows were set to address primary roads, such as Interstates, and then secondary roads like C-470, O’Neill said. Non-primary or secondary roads were pre-treated.

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Be a blessing to someone who is caught in the painful world of addiction WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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t seems like almost every day we hear of another family member, friend or someone close to us who has fallen victim to the disease of addiction. And in some cases, it is a friend of a friend or stories of people we really don’t even know at all, and yet our hearts are broken for them too.

We are all familiar with the many faces of addiction such as drugs, alcohol, food, pornography, gambling and others, but somehow the faces of the addicted seem to get lost, painted with the same brush, or muddled and lumped together into one large stereotyped grouping. They have become nameless faces who are, or were, just too weak to fight their urges and addictions.

Maybe anger, frustration, embarrassment are a few of the feelings that fuel our disposition and outlook, and I am sure you can think of a few other feelings as well such as resentment, sorrow and regret because the harm or damage we personally incurred or because we believe we may have been able to do something to prevent the addiction from happening. However, if it’s OK, I would like to share a different perspective about the feelings that may arise when we look into, or remember the faces of the addicted. Feelings of love, kindness, forgiveness, beautiful memories and hope.

Recently I stared into the eyes of a very close friend who shared that they had a child

who was in the throes of a drug addiction.

His eyes filled with tears, his hands holding onto anger and resentment, and his heart was breaking. You see, it’s not just the faces of addiction or the faces of the addicted, it is also the faces of the family and friends who must endure the addiction and find a way to love the addicted while protecting their own heart and peace of mind. It is truly such a difficult situation.

Some of you may be saying to yourself that it is not so difficult and that these were personal choices, and if they can choose their addiction they should be able to choose SEE NORTON, P13

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

(Thank you, Walt Kelly.)

But “Twelve Days” requires cumulative memorization.

The song was first published in England in 1780, but it had been around for a while in France. I don’t know how that works, but I am glad they didn’t try to teach me how to sing it in French.

Whenever “Dominique” comes on the radio, I turn it off. I like to sing along with the hit parade, and that one throws me for a boucle.

Vouchers are a scam Re: Last week’s letter, “Choice is a good thing for students” My truck is 14 years old and I would like to buy a new one, but the truck I would really like to have is expensive. I would like to ask the taxpayers of Douglas County and Colorado to give me $5,000 a year for the next four years so I can have the truck I really want but without having to put such a big dent in my budget.

But you say it is ridiculous for my fellow taxpayers to subsidize my private purchase? Absolutely.

So why do those who want to send their children to expensive private schools think it is OK to get taxpayer money to help pay for their private purchase of schooling?

School choice is a fine thing and Douglas County schools offer a top-notch education with plenty of choices for schools and programs. I am willing to pay taxes to support public schools because I want to live in a society with people who are educated and can think critically. If you think it important that your child go to a private school, you have my blessing — but you don’t get my money. If you want private school for your children, then you pay for it.

Taking money out of my pocket and giving it to someone else to pay for the luxury of private schooling reeks of a liberal scheme for the redistribution of wealth. I am totally confused why any true conservative would support an Obama-esque socialist welfare scheme such as school vouchers.

What is next? Is the school board going to give out free iPads like Obama gave out free cell phones? I call upon all true conservatives in Douglas County to contact the school board and tell them to stop with the liberal school voucher nonsense and focus on making Douglas County schools the best they can be.

Robert White Highlands Ranch

SEE SMITH, P13

SEE LETTERS, P13

There are dozens of ways of spinning ‘Twelve Days’ QUIET DESPERATION

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welve days of Christmas used to be plenty.

Now it’s more like 60 days of Christmas, plus a week afterward to return things and take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime bargains.

The song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was kind of fun when I was a kid. It required memorization.

I realize that all songs require a form of memorization, otherwise you’d be singing, “Deck the halls with Boston Charlie,” instead of “Deck the halls with boughs of holly.”

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SMITH: This time of year can be looked at in a number of different ways FROM PAGE 12

Humorists have fiddled with “The Twelve Days of Christmas” lyrics for longer than I can remember.

I tried to fiddle with it myself, but with the cumulative business this would run into Thursday.

So I piecemealed together odds and ends that have some numerical relevancy. Ready?

I have one Christmas quote for you.

Shirley Temple said, “I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was 6. Mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph.”

Jayne and Joan Boyd of Hammond, Indiana, were the original

LETTERS FROM PAGE 12

Letter was misleading In her Dec. 8 opine, Barbara Backlin apparently lost the road map when she wandered through “good teachers,” “Obama forcing kids back into ineffective schools,” and the value of charter schools, en route to bemoaning the loss of a voucher program.

If memory serves me correctly, the voucher-supporting board of education precipitated a mass exit of “good teachers” from Douglas County

“Doublemint Twins.” One of them got pregnant, so they were replaced by the Frankel twins, and then the Mackrells.

Tony Orlando and Dawn recorded “Knock Three Times.”

“Twenty-Six Miles” was a hit for The Four Preps.

(Catalina Island, by the way, is 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles.)

At this time of year, some people drink a fifth and then take the Fifth.

I listen to Beethoven’s “Fifth.”

“Six of one and half a dozen of another” means that the folks are as good as the people, as my father used to say.

I came up with some alternative names for the Seven Dwarves, like “Rashy Pete.”

There’s a great proverb: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”

Mark Twain said, “The main difference between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives.”

I miss David Letterman’s “Top Ten” lists, like “Least Well-Known Norman Rockwell Paintings” (e.g., “A Boy’s First Manicure”).

“Mizzenmasts” is an eleven-letter word that’s worth 33 Scrabble points.

The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. It comes from Latin “duodecim” for “twelve.”

This time of year is sometimes a stretch of near-surrealism.

I used to have to go through O’Hare every year. I’d get stranded in Chicago, spend the night in a

hotel, then go on to Detroit. None of getting there was very joyful.

And then there would be the strangeness of being someone’s son again for a week, and sleeping in a room with the ghosts of my much younger life on the walls and shelves.

I don’t miss that.

I do miss looking at my father when he didn’t know I was looking at him.

Thanks for reading this year.

(Walt Kelly drew the brilliant cartoon strip “Pogo.”)

schools (along with student protests).

The big groan in DC was fear that Obama would integrate suburban schools to improve the level of intercity education. And thirdly, Ms. Backlin must be well-aware that vouchers have absolutely nothing to do with charter schools which, of course, are part of the public education system.

Vouchers for private schools and “choice” are nothing but a smoke screen, a method for the public to subsidize the well-to-do. Even with vouchers, lower-income families could not afford the private schools in Douglas County, much less provide their own transportation. Public education is

the foundation of the greatness of this country. Let’s not forget that nor allow the greedy to mitigate public educa-

tion anymore than they already have.

Tom Sholes Castle Rock

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

NORTON: Try to stay away from judgment and instead follow the path of encouragement FROM PAGE 12

to stop. Well I can tell you, friends, that it is just not that easy. It takes hard work, competent treatment, loving support, and sometimes an entire village to get through it. And that goes for the addicted and for the family and friends who have been forced into the situation.

I am sharing this with you during the holiday season because sometimes this can be the hardest season of all for many in the battle and for many supporting someone in the battle. Think of the mom who may have lost a son to an overdose and finds herself looking for answers.

Think about the dad whose daughter is away in a rehabilitation center and who is fighting back the tears because they will not be spending the holidays together. Or think about the spouse who may have endured years of struggle and hardship watching as their other half slips further away.

I am not sure about you, but I know some of these people in the battle.

Their faces are strained, worn, tired, hurt, lonely and looking for hope.

And yet they remember the faces of their spouse, child, friend, or loved

one before the addiction; bright, happy, beautiful, loving, strong and full of life.

So this holiday season, try and avoid judgment and instead replace judgment with encouragement. Look into their faces and show them that there is hope, there is a future, and that regardless of their situation, that you can love them and not judge them. This show of love may be come in the form of warmly spoken words, a timely hug, or it may just a simple loving gesture.

So how about you? Have you been able to get past the face of addiction and look into the faces of the addicted and their families? They are closer than we think, they may be right in our own homes or right next door. I would love to hear your thoughts at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can look past the lies, manipulation and fear and instead look into the faces of the addicted with love, encouragement and kindness 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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Broncos’ Ware helps YMCA kids with Park Meadows spree J.C. Penney partners with YMCA to bring holiday cheer to kids in need

DeMarcus Ware, Denver Broncos outside linebacker, poses with the kids who received a $100 gift card to shop at the J.C. Penney in the Park Meadows mall on Dec. 6.

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After school on Dec. 6, a group of elementary and middle school kids from the YMCA fidgeted in front of J.C. Penney at Park Meadows mall, waiting excitedly to shop with Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

J.C. Penney partnered with the YMCA of Metro Denver and offered

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50 kids in need a $100 shopping spree with Ware on Colorado Gives Day.

“I went to the Y when I was a kid,” Ware said to the kids standing around

him. “You all are special kids in Denver to get to do this.”

After hugs and high fives, Ware helped kids find the most fashionable clothes and proffered his opinion on their toy choices.

Seven giving sprees, totaling $100,000, were donated to YMCAs across the country.

Jim Hiner, president and CEO of the Denver YMCA, said that though this is the first holiday shopping spree that J.C. Penney has donated, the store has been a partner with the YMCA for a long time.

“We are really grateful to J.C. Penney and all that they have done for us over the years,” Hiner said.

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Smartphone health apps fare poorly in review

BY MIKE STOBBE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Don’t count on smartphone health apps in an emergency: A review shows many don’t warn when you’re in danger.

The study published Dec. 5 in the journal Health Affairs found problems even with apps considered to be among the highest-quality offerings on the market.

There’s been a proliferation of health apps for mobile phones. According to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Infor-

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“The state of health apps is even worse than we thought,” said Dr. James Madara, chief executive of the American Medical Association, who was not involved in the study.

This wasn’t a survey of step-counting fitness apps.

The research team reviewed 137 apps designed for patients with serious ongoing health problems, including asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and depression.

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Celebrating the season with brews Local breweries, supply shops roll out winter beers

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he holidays offer a lot of fun experiences — the sight of extravagant light displays, smells of roasts and freshly baked pies and the warm feeling of joy when surrounded by friends and family.

However, along with that, comes some stress — long lines, crowds of people shopping for the perfect gift, the hustle-and-bustle of attending and planning holiday parties.

But across the Denver-metro area, breweries and brew shops are offering an opportunity to slow down and enjoy a locally-crafted wintertime brew.

Colorado Native Winterfest Glenn Knippenberg, president and cofounder of AC Golden Brewing Company, starts receiving emails and phone calls in September about the availability of Colorado Native Winterfest.

“It’s got a unique style,” said Jeff Nickel, AC Golden’s head brewer.

“Winterfest is an all-around good food-pairing beer. It stands up particularly well to hearty meat dishes and also pairs well with chocolate.”

Winterfest is a traditional Bockstyle beer. It is made with Moravian two-row pale and chocolate malts, which create a sweet, toasted malt and biscuit flavor, Nickel said. “As a lager, it’s smooth and balanced.”

Colorado Native Winterfest can be purchased in liquor stores or enjoyed at some bars, restaurants and other establishments across the state.

But once it’s gone, it’s gone, Nickel said.

Winterfest is not brewed in mass quantity. It is usually released in October, and AC Golden tries to make enough to last through December.

Coors broke ground as a big brewery when it started Winterfest in 1984, Knippenberg said. However, Coors discontinued it in 2008. But AC Golden Brewing Company — a subsidiary of the now MillerCoors company — wanted to keep the tradition going, and took the brand that same year, Knippenberg said. Then, in 2015, AC Golden started sourcing all the ingredients for Winterfest from Colorado.

“That made it eligible to be Colorado Native,” Knippenberg said. “We decided things are better if they’re local.”

Nothing from out-of-state goes into any of the Colorado Native beers, he said, and Colorado Native is not available in any other state.

Jeff Nickel, head brewer at AC Golden, which is located inside the MillerCoors brewery in Golden, stands with the facility’s mash tun and brew kettles. Six brewers work at AC Golden, Nickel said, who do everything from brewing to packaging to cleaning.

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Elk Mountain Brewing 18921 Plaza Drive Unit 104, Parker Hours: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-8 p.m.

Sunday 303-805-2739 www.elkmountainbrewing.com

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Kokopelli Beer Company 8931 Harlan St., Westminster Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday 303-284-0135 www.kokopellibeer.com Tom’s Brew Shop 883 Parfet St. Unit J, Lakewood Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday 303-232-5347 www.tomsbrewshop.com AC Golden Located inside the MillerCoors brewery at 13th and Ford streets in Golden Hours: N/A 303-292-3926 www.acgolden.com

“It’s Colorado’s beer,” Knippenberg said.

Salted Caramel Baltic Porter The Salted Caramel Baltic Porter of Parker’s Elk Mountain Brewing will give people a “nice, warm feeling when it’s cold outside,” brewer Shannon Madruga said.

And it will even appeal to those who don’t prefer dark beer, she added.

Baltic porters are lagers. Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine describes them as typically including “a lot of roasted character, chocolaty notes

p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

Gourmet Mexican Spiced Something different Hot Chocolate — Find it at The Chocolate Therapist, which sells all- Colorado Cider Company produces a natural chocolate and locally-made hard cider. gourmet coffee.

Available at a number 2560 W. Main St., Littleton of liquor stores, res303-795-7913, www. taurant/bar establishthechocolatetherapist. ments and breweries com across the state. No Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 online sales. p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 Colorado Cider Company a.m. to 6:30 p.m. SatTasting Room, 2650 urday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Seasonal/holiday teas coloradocider.com — find a selection at Hours: 4-8 p.m. Fridays English Tealeaves, a tea and 3-8 p.m. Saturdays café and retail store.

18551 Mainstreet, Parker Something 720-851-6099, www. nonalcoholic englishtealeaves.com Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 Craft sodas p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Brewery Rickoli serves a 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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and hints of coffee and creaminess.”

The Salted Caramel Baltic Porter will have those big, robust flavors, Madruga said, but also a little bit of sweetness. The recipe uses kosher salt and caramel.

It was brewed on Nov. 16 at Elk Mountain Brewing and has been fermenting since. Beer is on its own schedule, Madruga said, so the release date is unset, but people should expect it sometime before Christmas.

The idea behind the Salted Caramel Baltic Porter originated through a contest. Five employees came

Strawberry Kiwi soda.

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up with festive, cold-weather beer recipes, which were then posted on Facebook for people to vote on. The Salted Caramel Baltic Porter was the winner.

It will be the first time the brewery has made Salted Caramel Baltic Porter, but not the first time that the brewery, which has been open for 6 1/2 years, has tried something new.

“We like to make it interesting,” Madruga said. “It’s always really fun to do something new.”

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Western art is treat for visitors over the holidays Housed in the old Navarre building at 1727 Tremont Place, Denver (across from the Brown Palace) is the beautiful American Museum of Western Art, The Anschutz Collection, which SONYA’S would be a great place to SAMPLER take out-oftown visitors during the holidays.

Hours are limited, so this one takes a bit of planning, but it’s really Sonya Ellingboe worth the effort. Call ahead for a reservation. On Mondays and Wednesdays, there are guided and self-guided tours offered.

Guided tours are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and the docents are very well prepared. A note about January: “Riding Through the West With Cowboys and Ranchers” is a Jan. 4 special tour and on Jan. 9, there will be an “Artful Insight” program about Frederic Remington and his art. The theme continues Jan. 16 with a focus on Charles M. Russell. For information or to purchase tickets, see: AnschutzCollection.org.

Books, Books, Books The Friends of the Littleton Library group continues the Holiday Book Sale through Dec. 23, when Bemis Library closes for a three day holiday.

New selections are put out each day — at really reasonable prices. The committee has been saving special gift books through the year. Open during library hours. 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Evenings of dazzle Bundle up and head out!

The lights are on at night and kids may enjoy special

“Turn Him Loose, Bill!” c. 1893, a painting by Frederic Remington, is included in the museum collection and will be featured in a special program about the artist on Jan. 9 at the American Museum of Western Art, Anschutz Collection.

COURTESY PHOTO glasses at Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms, 8500 Deer Creek Road, Littleton; Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver (see BotanicGardens.org for information). Or visit “A Hudson Christmas” at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton (HudsonGardens. org). And Zoolights beckons at the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steel St., Denver, with animated neon animals racing through the night in addition to the furry and feathered residents (www.denverzoo.org/zoolights-2016). (All of these are ticketed events.)

Sugar Plum Fairy reigns!

“The Nutcracker” is presented by Ballet Ariel at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Parkway, Lakewood, on Dec. 17, 18, 22, 23 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 7 p.m., with Paul Noe Fiorino as Drosselmeyer.

Tickets ($35/$30/$25), 303-9877845, www.lakewood.org/CulturalCenter/.

CVA on Santa Fe The Center for Visual Arts, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, has a faculty exhibit running called “Collective Nouns” through Jan. 21. It will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day, but other-

wise open (admission is free) 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays (8 p.m. first and third Fridays), noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. 303-294-5207. msudenver.edu/cva.

‘Best Roads Lead Uphill’ Include the Littleton Museum in holiday visits. The Own an Original exhibit offers an eclectic assortment of fine art; rita derjue’s “The Best Roads Lead Uphill” shows the lively Littleton octogenarian’s work from the past 10 years; and the Littleton history section interests all ages. If it’s not too cold, a walk through the farms is fun for all — especially city

kids. Admission is free.

Winter Solstice Walk The Audubon Society of Greater Denver, with headquarters at the south side of Chatfield, is joining a Dec. 17 easy hike “Exploring the Ecology of Cherry Creek,” sponsored by the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners. The “Winter Solstice Walk” is from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park.

Meet at the parking lot at 7500 S. Jasper Court, Centennial.

Leader is Casey Davenhill, 303345-1675, casey@cherrycreek. org. No fee, registration not required.

BREWS: Craft breweries around the area introduce variety of seasonal beers for holidays FROM PAGE 16

Snowball Express Winter Ale Kokopelli Beer Company’s head brewer Rick Holt has a passion for trains, snow and a winter’s night storm. Thus, the Westminster brew pub’s Snowball Express Winter Ale was developed.

It captures “the serenity of the holiday season, all in one pint pour,” Holt said.

This is the second year Kokopelli has brewed the ale. It was released on Dec. 5 to celebrate Christine Wares’ birthday — she’s Kokopelli’s owner.

The winter ale will be available until March 1, unless it runs out

beforehand.

People will most enjoy the aroma and its warming sensation, Holt said.

The Snowball Express is dark, poured with a nice, creamy head, similar to hot cocoa, Holt said. The recipe includes Belgian Monastery yeast, which accents the aroma with a semi-sweet fruity nose and just a hint of banana bread.

“The full body mouthfeel provides a smooth texture, finishing with a nice winter warming that helps the chills on a long, dark winter’s eve,” Holt said.

Tom’s Brew Shop Homebrewing is a popular hobby

all year round, said Tom Schurmann, owner of Tom’s Brew Shop in Lakewood.

But people especially love to brew in the winter, he said. “It’s truly a coldweather hobby.”

The most obvious reason, Schurmann said, could be because people don’t want to spend hours over a hot stove in the hot summer months. He notes that his sales decrease slightly in the peak of summer.

Stouts are popular this time of the year, and so are spiced holiday ales, Schurmann said.

The shop in Lakewood caters to craft brewers from beginner to experienced, and carries everything

a person would need — starter kits; equipment for the entire process, from brewing to kegging and bottling to cleaning; and all the ingredients, such as extracts, hops, yeast and several hundred styles of grain, for example.

“Brew shops helped get a lot of the big-name brewers going,” Schurmann said.

Employees at the shops answered their questions, taught and trained them and helped them develop their first recipes, he added.

But it’s a hobby for all.

“The whole thing about craft brewing is the craft,” Schurmann said. “It’s an ancient craft that people are enjoying once again.”

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Southwest Plaza gets ready for Christmas STAFF REPORT

Christmas is in full swing at Southwest Plaza, with events taking place through Christmas Eve. Adventure to Santa “Adventure to Santa is our number one holiday attraction,” said Greg Sims, general manager at the mall.

The 3D experience, presented in conjunction with DreamWorks Pictures, fea-

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The 1,000-square-foot attraction dominates the central court of the mall for the time being, Sims said.

Adventure to Santa is open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

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Holiday concerts Musical performances are also scheduled through Christmas Eve. Two shows will be held on Dec. 17 in the Makers Marketplace, with guitarist and singer Gregg Green performing from 1 to 3 p.m. and Signs of the Holidays from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Santa makes yearly visit to Highlands Ranch

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Santa and his little red house made an appearance at the corner of Plaza Drive and South Broadway on Dec. 10, a tradition of more than 20 years.

Community members sat on Santa’s lap, snapped photos and sent wish list letters to Mr. Claus.

Forrest Dykstra, manager of developmental engineering of the Highlands Ranch Metro District —

which hosts the event — sported Santa gear for the second half of the event. His three grandkids, who are all under 5 years old, didn’t recognize him, he said.

Sherry Eppers, community relations manager of the metro district, said the turnout to meet Santa is successful year after year.

“There’s a constant line,” she said.

“As the community has evolved, the visits have been here at our building and at the holiday celebration at the mansion.”

Sherry Eppers, community relations manager of the Highlands Ranch Metro District, takes a peek at letters to Santa at the annual visit with Santa event on Dec. 10.

“As the community has evolved, the visits have been here at our building and at the holiday celebration at the mansion,” Eppers said of the more than 20-year-old tradition.

Santa, otherwise known as Forrest Dykstra, manager of developmental engineering of the Highlands Ranch Metro District, greets community members in his little red house on the side of Plaza Drive on Dec. 10.

Luke Hayllar snaps a photo with Santa in his little red house on the side of Plaza Drive on Dec. 10. Hayllar asked for a white skateboard and a pair of white headphones, he said.

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CURTAIN TIME Radio style “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show” plays through Dec. 18 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, with former Denver Center Theatre Company actor Jamie Horton returning to play the depressed George Bailey. Performances: evening: Dec 15, 16, 17, 18; matinee Dec 17, 18.

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Meet Krumpus!

The world premiere of “A Krumpus Story” is a darkly comic holiday alternative work, written by local theater people “The Boys Hair Club,” a group that includes Leigh Miller of Centennial. It plays through Dec. 18 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St. Directed by Miller, the cast includes Michael Morgan, Iona Leighton, Austin Terrell, Rachel Whyte, Jim Hitzke.

Performances: 7: 30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $14, Eventbrite.com-search A Krumpus Story.

Lost and Found Productions “4 X’mas,” by George Cameron Grant, is presented through Dec. 22 at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver Highlands, by a new local theatre company, Lost and Found Productions.

It features four short holiday plays, directed by local four female directors (Deb Flomberg, Allison Learned, Katie Mangett and Elizabeth Neuhauser). Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18 only.

Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door.

Tickets available at www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/2713703.

Another version of classic “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” plays through Dec. 23 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora — a repeat of the 2015 hit. A reimagining of the story from the viewpoint of Scrooge’s business partner, Jacob Marley. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

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MILESTONES Marquelle G. Dent, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Michael Christopher Hart, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Kathleen Mary Kershisnik, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2016 provost’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming.

Brianne Ashley Kuta, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Elle Magee Landis, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Lance Troy Loken, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Jessica Ashley McGrath, of Highlands Ranch, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of business admin-

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE istration degree in economics and marketing from Baylor University.

Ryan Ellsworth Ross, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in information networking and telecommunications (media studies) from Fort Hays State University.

Jessica Marie Rounds, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming.

John M. Schaffer, of Highlands Ranch, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s honor roll at Wichita State University.

Ryan Michael Shepherd, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Carlee Dawn Spieker, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Alan Yeung, of Highlands Ranch, graduated with degrees in economics and computer science from Colorado College.

Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

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

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

AARP Foundation TaxAide Helps Colorado taxpayers who need assistance prepare and file their tax returns Need: Volunteers for the upcoming tax season.

Requirements: Free training provided; volunteers do not have to be AARP members or retirees.

Contact: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide/ or 888-OUR-AARP. Deadline: Apply by Dec. 15 Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteers willing to deliver meals to clients in the South Denver area.

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

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

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

ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

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

Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home.

Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street.

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

Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl. org for information and volunteer application. Next training session is Saturday, July 30.

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

Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

Denver Asset Building Coalition Provides low-income families with free tax preparation Need: Volunteers to join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Requirements: Volunteers are needed from Jan. 28 to April 17. No accounting background necessary; DABC trains all volunteers through an IRS-approved certification. Volunteers can choose their schedule and time commitment.

Contact: Marissa Stanger, volunteer coordinator, at 303-388-7030 or marissa@ denverabc.org; go to www.denverabc.org.

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

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

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

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

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

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

Contact: 303-751-5772.

Other information: A volunteer open house is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the center in Franktown. During the two-hour orientation, prospective volunteers will get an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. In addition, the $25 volunteer application fee will be waived for anyone who applies to be a volunteer during the open house. Volunteers must be 16 years old, pass a background check and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. RSVP at www.ddfl.org.

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Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students Need: Volunteer judges for competions.

Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

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

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Global Orphan Relief Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the development of the donor pool.

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

GraceFull Community Cafe Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation.

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

Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/ Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Highlands Ranch Community Association Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics Need: Volunteers to help teach classes, coach Special Olympics, provide athletes support during Special Olympics practices, assist with special events, and help participats succeed in the therapeutic recreation program.

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Castle Rock nonprofit offers alternative PTSD treatments Free acupuncture clinics available to veterans and their caretakers

VETERANS ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC DATES Four Directions Wellness Foundation is located at 405 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock.

Its free clinics are open to veterans from any era who served during times of war or during peacetime.

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Air Force veteran Jake Jacobs recently sat in a dimmed, incensefilled room as Marty Albring of Four Directions Wellness Foundation poked needles into his ears.

By the time she finished, it looked as though an orange porcupine had attached to each side of Jacobs’ head.

The approximate 1-inch needles with orange tips protruded like quills from his ears in every direction.

Although Jacobs at first didn’t like the thought of all those needles, he now receives regular acupuncture treatments from Albring at the Castle Rock center.

Despite the appearance, the needles don’t hurt, he said, and the relaxation effects of the auricular acupuncture he receives help control the symptoms of his autoimmune disease.

Jacobs undergoes the therapy to curb nerve pain. But he’s recruiting area veterans to try Albring’s acupunture for many reasons — particularly in the hopes of treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The nonprofit has begun to offer free, twice-monthly clinics for veterans to try the alternative treatment

The next clinic will be from 4 p.m to 6 p.m on Dec. 22. Clinics will occur twice a month beginning in 2017. Those dates are not yet available.

Marty Albring, executive director of the Four Directions Wellness Foundation in Castle Rock, performs acupuncture therapy on Jake Jacobs of Parker.

JESSICA GIBBS method. It’s aimed at veterans suffering from PTSD, but the therapy can treat them and their caretakers for a number of conditions, Albring said.

Those include anxiety, depression or illnesses like Jacobs’.

The next clinic will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 22 at Albring’s office, 405 S. Wilcox St., Suite 301. She prefers people pre-register online at www.4dwf.org so they can track anticipated attendance levels.

Jacobs, a Parker resident, was assigned to a base in southern Australia from 1981 to 1986. He was diagnosed with idiopathic sensory-motor polyneuropathy in 2012.

“Idio means unknown cause,”

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“Big long words to basically say they don’t know,” Jacobs said.

The illness affects sensory and motor nerves of the peripheral nervous system, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, but no cause is known.

Symptoms include pain in the hands and feet, weakening of the muscles and trouble with balance or walking.

Jacobs sought alternative treatment methods, he said, when his doctors with the Department of Veterans Affairs told him they’d done what they could for his progressing disease.

“The two things that seem to be a staple in giving me some effort of relief is the acupuncture and the neuro-massages,” he said.

Jacobs has tried a slew of experimental medications and alternative treatments. The medications are hit and miss. The neuromuscular massages help, as does acupuncture in providing temporary relief, he said.

To show his gratitude, Jacobs has helped Albring and her husband, John Anderson, who serves on the nonprofit’s board of directors, with technical support for Four Directions Wellness Foundation website. Jacobs has also put the word out with local American Legion chapters, the VA and various veterans groups.

Four Directions Wellness Foundation received its nonprofit classification in June and models its services af-

“Complementary and alternative medicine,” referred to as CAM therapies, are treatments that are not standard to Western medicine. Complementary treatments are those used in conjunction with conventional methods, and alternative refers to those used in place of conventional treatments.

Examples of CAM treatments include acupuncture, meditation, relaxation and yoga.

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ter Acupuncturists Without Borders, Albring said. The organization brings acupuncture to areas hit by natural disasters, human conflict, poverty or social injustice.

Albring began practicing in Castle Rock during the 1990s. She took her work to Georgia for 12 years and then returned approximately three years ago. She is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and licensed in Colorado and Georgia.

Many treatments considered alternative in the Unites States are conventional in other countries.

Acupuncture, for example, is used in traditional Chinese medicine but not standard practice in the U.S. When Jacobs first came to Four Direction Wellness Foundation, he had a list of more than 20 primary and supplemental medications, including morphine. Through the help of acupuncture, Jacobs said, he’s whittled that down to about nine medications he hopes to evenually discontinue.

Albring strongly believes in the benefits of acupuncture. It helps on a holistic level, she said, by balancing the body and bringing relief on a mental and emotional level.

Jacobs has been her inspiration to begin helping veterans, she said — they have nothing to lose by trying acupuncture.

“It can’t do harm,” Albring said. “It can only balance the body or do nothing.”

ACUPUNCTURE MAY HELP WITH PTSD According to the National Center for PTSD of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the use of complementary or alternative mental heath treatments is widespread.

* Intro offer is for first time clients only. * A one-hour session is composed of a 50-minute massage/facial/infared therapy session, 5 minutes to consultation and 5 minutes to undress/redress.

Follow www.4dwf.org for updates and to register for clinics. For more information, call 720-550-6804 or email Marty Albring at marty@4dwf.org.

Evidence surrounding the benefits of alternative PTSD treatments is limited. Research available suggests that some approaches can be beneficial, and the VA is supporting more research into alternative and complementary PTSD treatments.

Acupuncture may help those with PTSD, according to a pilot study conducted in 2007 by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Family and Geriatric Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

The study found that those treated by acupuncture over a 12-week period saw similar results to those who received group cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitivebehavioral therapy is based on the idea that changing negative thinking and behavior will improve a person’s emotions and behavior, according to the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health cautioned that the study is preliminary research and examined a small group of 73 participants.

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Cowboy holiday show to jam Lone Tree Arts Center Riders in the Sky group has been together for decades

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Dec. 21, a sold-out Lone Tree audience will welcome Too Slim, Woody Paul, Joey, the Cowboy Polka King and Ranger Doug for a special Christmas show — “Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way.” This legendary group has performed together for more than 30 years, with the original roster of performers still together, harmonizing and delivering their special brand of humor. They have won two Grammys, been invited to sing at the White House for several administrations — Democratic and Republican — performed at Nashville’s National Guard Armory, Carnegie Hall, with symphony orchestras, at the Hollywood Bowl and in all 50 states and 10 countries.

They have been part of the “Grand

Ole Opry” radio shows for many years and recorded best-selling albums for children.

The group’s concert count is over 6,100 — and counting — as they continue to travel, entertain and record.

According to their publicist, the group credits “separate hotel rooms” for its success in staying together since the original Nov. 11, 1977 performance at a Nashville nightspot.

Ranger Doug plays arch-top guitar and sings the baritone parts in vocals.

Too Slim plays bass, sings tenor vocals and at one time, played on a chain saw.

Woody Paul, King of the Cowboy Fiddlers, also is a tenor and is known to show off rope tricks.

Joey, the Polka King plays accordion and also adds his baritone voice to vocals as they play through a program, “bringing good beef to hungry people,” as they say.

Those who contract for entertainment for Lone Tree Arts Center really knew what they were doing when they booked Riders in the Sky — the show sold out quickly.

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MUSIC/CONCERTS

Dan Navarro Performance: 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17, at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver. Contact Swallow Hill Music, 303-777-1003 or www.swallowhillmusic.org. Go to http://www.dannavarro.com/ dannavarro/bio.html.

Advent Recitals: noon Wednesdays at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9201 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Enjoy light soup lunch; $4 donation requested. Contact Mark Zwilling at 303 794-2683 or mzwilling@ gostandrew.com. Recital schedule: Kay Coryell, Dec. 21.

A Christmas Story, The Musical: through Friday, Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Nov. 26 and 7:30 p.m. shows Wednesday, Dec. 12 ad Dec. 28.

Tickets available at the Town Hall box office, online at townhallartscenter.org or by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 213.

this week’s TOP FIVE A Gilbert and Sullivan Christmas Carol: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker. Contact tickets@elps.org or go to https://parkerarts.ticketforce.com/eventperformances. asp?evt=512.

`The Longest Night’: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock. Designed for those who desire a Christmas worship service during their season of personal loss, “The Longest Night” is a quiet, reflective service offering renewed hope. With

`The Nutcracker’: 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 22-23 at Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver.

Presented by Denver Ballet Theatre, Centennial.

Call 303-871-7720 or go to www.newmantix.com/ dbt for tickets.

to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock; 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 RidgeGate Parkway, Lone Tree; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, Columbine Library, 7706 Bowles Ave., Littleton; 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org.

A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select days through Saturday, Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to www.hudsongardens.org. Tickets available at AltitudeTickets.com.

Parker; or in Aurora, 6180 S. Gun Club Road, Ste. L-3.

Contact 303-563-4103 or go to http://8z.com/.

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

Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200.

Ages 6-12. Led by artists from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Apex Church Christmas Service: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at 6228 S. Carr Court, Littleton. Cookies and hot chocolate served after the program. Nursery care provide. Call 720355-9571 or go to www. theapexchurch.com.

EVENTS

Special Needs Sports Camp: 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Dec. 19 and Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Recreation Center at Southridge.

familiar carols and candlelight, we are reminded of the joyful light that the Christ child brings. Call 303660-0057.

Celtic Sunday: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow performs Celtic-inspired compositions and traditional music of the British Isles. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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Drop In and Build Something, Legos: 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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Ages 8 and older. Offered by the therapeutic recreation program of the Highlands Ranch Community Association. Contact Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or summer. aden@hrcaonline.org. Go to www. hrcaonline.org/tr.

Sock It To ‘Em Campaign: through Thursday, Dec. 22. 8Z Real Estate offices will collect socks to send to soldiers at Fort Carson.

Socks must be new, over-thecalf, black socks. Drop off socks at 8Z Real Estate in Parker, 19025 E. Plaza Drive,

Quick Class: Extraordinary Cranberry: 6-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch.

The benefits of America’s original superfruit go beyond bladder health to support the gut, heart, immune system and blood sugar stability. Call 303-471-9400.

Saturday Surprise: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Drop in and learn something new. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Great Influenza Topic of Book Club: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 at an undisclosed location in Littleton. Get the book now and read ahead, “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry. Join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for details on location.

HEALTH

Community Blood Drives: 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Craig Hospital, 3425 S. Clarkson St., Englewood; 9:3011:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; 8 a.m. to noon

Commitment Day 5k Run/ Festival: 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 around the neighborhoods of Life Time Fitness in Parker. All levels and abilities welcome.

Go to http://www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parkeraurora/ for registration. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@ lifetimefitness.com.

EDUCATION

Sunday, Dec. 18, St. Louis Parish, 3310 S. Sherman St., Englewood; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock; 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave.; 1:30-6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20, Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton (contact Christine Trickey, 303-730-3835); 11:30 a.m.

Rock Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten Registration: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 21; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7; 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10; or 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 12. Children who will be 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2017, may register for kindergarten. Call Aubrey at 303-387-5157.

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

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Wind Crest resident releases 11th book Novel tells story of a ‘passionate, persistent woman,’ author says

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Lorry Lutz, a Wind Crest resident, has written 11 books over the past 35 years.

Her most recent novel, “Daughters of Deliverance,” was published Dec. 1.

She spent about 10 years researching and crafting the fictional story about a nonfictional character — Katherine Bushnell, a medical doctor, social activist and missionary in China.

“It’s like having the framework to a building and you get to fill all the rooms,” Lutz said of her writing endeavor.

Lutz, 88, was born and raised in the Midwest. She and her late husband, Al, spent 22 years as missionaries in South Africa. She then earned a master’s degree in communications and journalism at Wheaton Graduate School in Illinois.

Lutz, who calls herself a missionary, mother and writer, has trained women around the world to become involved in prayer. She served about

Lorry Lutz, a missionary, mother and writer, releases her 11th book, “Daughters of Deliverance,” on Dec. 1 at Wind Crest Town Center.

Lutz is a resident of the retirement community. “A lot of time in the beginning was research,” she said. “I don’t know how writers researched without the internet.”

COURTESY OF ROYALENE DOYLE 10 years as senior ministry associate with the Women of Global Action.

Global Action is an organization that equips countries with leaders and churches, according to its website.

Lutz has four children, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She’s lived in Wind Crest for nine years and served on the board of the Sunday Evening Christian Fellowship.

Her life experiences have helped her writing, she said.

“You have to have something to say,” said Lutz.

Her latest book focuses on empowering women. Set in 1886, 31-year-old Katherine Bushnell, the main character, leaves her medical practice in Denver to work with women in rough areas of Chicago and the lumber camps of Wisconsin.

“Her love for God and passion to see women released from bondage lead her to risk her own freedom and reputation for their sakes,” the book’s back cover says.

Lutz plans to release a sequel titled “The Queen’s Daughters” next September. Her current book is sold in Inklings Bookstore at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., and on Amazon.

Easy steps to a more energy-efficient home Xcel and CSU experts suggest ways to conserve energy in winter

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With low temperatures dipping below zero recently, homeowners may be looking for ways to decrease their energy bills. During a recent workshop, Colorado State University Extension and Xcel Energy passed along tips and strategies for saving energy and money during the winter months and beyond.

Biggest expenses “Air heating is the biggest expense for most households,” said Tyler Allison, a technician with Xcel’s Home Energy Squad.

The easiest step to reducing heating expenses is getting a programmable thermostat, and actually programming it, Allison said. After air heating, water heating is the biggest expense.

“The best way to limit your cost is to use less hot water,” Allison said.

That can mean more water-efficient shower heads and shorter showers.

On older water heaters, a water heater blanket may also prevent heat loss.

Energy efficiency plans of attack CSU Extension energy specialist Cary Weiner laid out two different

strategies for making your home more energy-efficient: the “whole house” approach and the “opportunistic” approach.

For the whole house, Weiner said it is important to conduct an energy audit. This approach focuses on adding insulation in needed places and sealing off air gaps.

The opportunistic approach focuses on replacing appliances as needed with energy-efficient models.

Egregious energy violations Among the “egregious” energy violations, or those that can be easily remedied, Weiner lists a lack of insulation in attics, excessive water temperatures, high “phantom loads” — devices that continue to draw energy even though they’re off — significant air gaps, old shower heads, incandescent or halogen light bulbs and dirty furnace filters.

“If you don’t know if you have a dirty furnace filter, you probably do,” he said.

However, when sealing off air gaps, Weiner cautioned against sealing off “makeup air,” or the air a furnace needs for ventilation, because that could create a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide. He recommended using a carbon monoxide detector.

Getting audited is a good thing Allison said an energy audit can be an important tool in making your house more efficient. In an audit, the

house is depressurized and thermal imaging is used to determine where sealing or insulation is needed, “It’s going to tell you exactly where you’re leaking air,” he said.

Short of an audit, the Home Energy Squad will make a house call and take steps including installing a programmable thermostat, weatherstripping one door, installing compact

fluorescent lightbulbs and replacing showerheads. Allison said $200 or more worth of equipment is typically installed during the visit, which costs $75.

Weiner also said tax credits for installing insulation or energy-efficient applaiances are still available throught Dec. 31 at www.energystar. gov/about/federal_tax_credits.

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Seniors collect winter gear for homeless vets

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

About 300 winter hats, scarves and pairs of gloves or mittens collected by seniors living in Littleton’s Riverwalk Community were picked up by Volunteers of America on Dec. 9 to be distributed to homeless veterans and their families.

Riverwalk resident Lois Ream said that the community had done a successful coat drive last year.

This year, it decided to focus on smaller items, partially because they are lighter and easier for senior citizens to collect.

“We just decided this has got to be done,” she said.

Volunteers of America community coordinator Megan Morales said the organization works with a lot of homeless veterans, or those on the verge of being homeless.

“A lot of our vets are experiencing homelessness, so they’re outside a lot,” she said.

Morales added that hats and gloves are in high demand.

“We have shelves where we put out donated items, and those go fast,” she said.

Some of the hats were hand-knitted by residents, Ream said.

Resident Joan Price said that Riverwalk residents are very active when it comes to helping people.

“We care for our vets,” she said.

Residents of Riverwalk Community of Littleton sort through 300 pieces of winter clothing they collected for homeless veterans.

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Judith Wray was fixture in area arts, theater circles

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Theater professional, educator and arts administrator Dr. Judith Edworthy Wray, who moved to Littleton in 1956 and was active in the arts/ theater community for many years, died on Nov. 26 in Colorado Springs at age 87. She and her husband, John L. Wray, moved to Colorado Springs when they retired.

Born in Charleston, Wray West Virginia, she earned a bachelor’s degree in theater and fine arts at Otterbein Col-

lege in Westerville, Ohio, then pursued advanced degrees at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Following the Wrays’ move to Littleton, she began a passionate career as a theater professional, educator and arts administrator. For 14 years, Dr. Wray was associate professor of speech and drama and directed reader’s theater productions at Loretto Heights College. From the mid-1950s through the 1960s, Wray performed in and directed productions on Denver stages, including Bonfils Theatre, Columbine Playhouse and the Changing Scene. In 1967-68, she presented a unique multimedia production of “Alice in Wonderland” at Third Eye

Theatre, with subsequent road show performances in Chicago and Aspen.

In 1970, Dr. Wray accepted a position with the Colorado Council on the Arts and Humanities and directed the Artists in the Schools program, a firstin-the-nation program dedicated to developing arts in public schools.

She was active in the Larry Tajiri Foundation and the Greenway Foundation board and helped organize special events for the City of Littleton, such as the annual Candlelight Walk.

She was a member of the Town and Gown Society and the Littleton Fine Arts Committee (now Board). In 1982, she accepted a two-year position with the Children’s Museum of Denver.

In 1990, the Wrays moved to Colorado Springs, where they quickly became engaged in the local arts community and enjoyed time with son Christopher and family. She supported the Colorado College Summer Music Festival, Fine Arts Center and Business of Arts Center in Manitou Springs.

Dr. Wray is survived by her husband, John, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Myla and three grandchildren. Burial services will be private and a celebration of life ceremony will be held in spring 2017, details to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the arts organization Concrete Couch, 214 E. Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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Senior, freshman honored for swiftness Fitzsimmons, Romine chosen as Cross Country Runners of Year Josh Romine had a frustrating season and Jenna Fitzsimmons got plenty of help from her teammates in what turned out to be a superior season for both Mountain Vista cross country runners.

Romine, a senior, was plagued by a hip injury, which forced him to sit out or not run full-out in many meets this season.

SOUTH METRO However, he went all out in the state ATHLETES meet Oct. 29 at the OF THE YEAR: Norris Penrose JENNA Events Center in FITZSIMMONS Colorado Springs and finished second AND JOSH ROMINE in the Class 5A competition behind Monarch’s Isaac Green with a time of 16:04.77.

Fitzsimmons, a freshman, was schooled by other Mountain Vista runners during the season and was fifth at the state meet with a 19:06.21 clocking.

Romine and Fitzsimmons have been tabbed as the 2016 Colorado Community Media Boys and Girls Cross Country Runners of the Year.

Ironically, Romine’s runner-up finish was the best ever for a Mountain Vista individual despite the fact the Golden Eagles had won four consecutive boys state titles before running second this fall.

Freshman Jenna Fitzsimmons (left) and senior Josh Romine of Mountain Vista were named the 2016 Colorado Community Media Boys and Girls Cross Country Runners of the Year.

JIM BENTON

KEEPING SCORE WITH...

STANDOUT PERFORMERS

CONNER FOWLER What is your favorite movie?

Fowler

My favorite movie is “The Blind Side.” It is a great true story about how a family helped a high school boy become a professional athlete.

What is your favorite pre-competition meal?

My favorite pre-game meal is Noodles & Company mac-n-cheese. It is the perfect meal to fill me up but not make me too full.

Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete?

My favorite professional athlete currently

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is Emmanuel Sanders. I love his passion for the game and how he competes.

What is your favorite type of music and who is your favorite artist?

My favorite type of music is rock. My favorite band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers What is your favorite subject in school?

My favorite class in school is economics. In this class, you learn real-life lessons that will actually help you in the future.

What are your plans for after high school graduation?

I want to major in computer science at Colorado State University or the University of Colorado.

KEEPING SCORE WITH... is a Q&A with high school athletes in the south metro area. Email sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or some you know would llike to participate.

Joe Arnold, hockey, senior, Cherry Creek: He scored two goals and had an assist in the Bruins’ 5-3 Foothills League win on Dec. 9 over Ralston Valley in a matchup of the state’s fourth and third ranked hockey teams.

John Fulton, hockey, junior, Castle View: He scored his first high school hat trick when he scored four times in the Sabercats’ 8-1 Highlands Conference triumph over Crested Butte on Dec. 8.

Kaison Hammonds, basketball, junior, ThunderRidge: He scored 38 points in the Grizzlies’ 68-57 win over Doherty on Dec. 10.

Lexie Barker, swimming, senior, Douglas County/Castle View: At the Angel Invite Dec. 10, she finished first in the diving with a score of 465.50.

Kyle Lukasiewicz, basketball, senior, Arapahoe: He scored 21 points and was credited with 10 assists in the Warriors’ 78-52 victory over Dakota Ridge on Dec. 10.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

hristian Elliss, a standout football player for Valor Christian, comes from a big family.

The senior is never lonely and has learned a lot about teamwork.

Being an only child, it’s hard not to envy Elliss, but havOVERTIME ing 11 brothers and sisters might have taken a little adjustment.

Elliss, son of Luther and Rebecca Elliss, comes from a family with a dozen children — and eight of them were adJim Benton opted. The youngest, Colsen, is 4 years old and the oldest, Kaden, is a junior in college.

“It’s always fun,” Elliss said. “God blessed me. I love my brothers and sisters. I would do anything for them.”

He is quick to recall the fun of growing up.

“I can remember when we were kids we would be able to set up whole teams,” he said. “We would go out in the backyard and play baseball. We grew up in Michigan. We could set up a whole baseball field in our backyard and we would play baseball. That is probably one of my favorite memories. Or we would be able to split our family up and do six-on-six for football or five-on-five for football.

“It was even better when we would get to play basketball because we would actually have a full team on both sides. Colsen and Mia are younger and don’t really play. All the rest of us played basketball. We were used to the sport and we loved playing basketball.”

His parents have extensive sports backgrounds. Elliss’ dad, Luther, was a standout football player for the University of Utah and in the pros. He played nine years for the Detroit Lions and one for the Denver Broncos, and is now the Broncos’ team chaplain. Rebecca Elliss was a collegiate swimmer.

Christian didn’t hesitate when ask to name his brothers and sisters: Kaden, Olivia, Noah, Isaiah, Isabelle, Sophia, Jonah, Micah, Elijah, Mia and Colsen.

Volleyball coach honored Volleyball coach Teresa (T.R.) Ellis will be one of the inductees in the 2017 Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame class.

The induction ceremony is scheduled for March 25, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast.

Ellis coached for 36 seasons, starting in Texas, and compiled a Colorado record of 467-288 while coaching varsity volleyball at Olathe for eight seasons, Douglas County for seven SEE BENTON, P37

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“It was pretty frustrating this season to try and deal with not running hard all the time through the year but I just had to stay disciplined because my hip was giving me a lot of trouble,” said Romine. “It was hard to have to sit out some races but I had to stay patient, trust the process and I was glad I was able race at state.

“I was pretty happy the way it all came together individually. Obviously getting the win at state would have been pretty sweet. I have to give a lot of credit to Isaac Green. He’s pretty strong. I was happy with my finish but unfortunately we didn’t walk away with the team title.”

Fitzsimmons received helped from her teammates in her first varsity campaign as she followed in the footsteps of her sisters Delaney and Mauren who also ran for Mountain Vista.

“My sisters both ran in high school,” she said. “I looked up to them and saw them being a part of the team. I wasn’t really sure what I was

getting into which was kind of scary but at the same time it was kind of like open and you weren’t sure what you could make of yourself.

“I don’t know how I would have gone through the season without my teammates. It totally helped me get through and they taught me everything, how to race, what attitude to have and helped me get through every workout.”

Delaney and Mauren Fitzsimmons are listed among the runners with the best Mountain Vista times but younger sister Jenna had the top finish at the state meet of any of the Fitzsimmons sisters.

“I was pretty surprised” admitted Jenna. “I wasn’t sure what to expect going into a race. During state it was crazy to realize who I was running next to and how good and talented they were.

“I was pretty nervous. I didn’t know what to expect. I just worked with my teammates and tried to stay with them. I stayed with other girls on the team and that really helped.”

that,” said Pearson, who has started to attract attention from college golf teams after his post-season performances. “It was the best way I could have ended my career on a high note.”

In his final three rounds, Pearson had 17 birdies, six bogeys and one hole-in-one.

One of Pearson’s bogeys was on the 18th hole on the final round of the state championships, as Highlands Ranch finished second on the team leaderboard, one shot behind state champion Regis Jesuit.

There were second-guessers about whether Pearson should have just played for par instead of being aggressive on his second shot on the final hole. He wound up with a difficult lie and finished with a bogey instead of a birdie that would have given the Falcons the state title.

“Kyle would have never shot those scores without playing aggressive,” said Falcons’ coach James Barker. “That’s the way we do it. He kept us in there. Without Kyle’s scores we are not even close. He was on the top of his game.

“He’s a good player. He hits it far and hits it straight. He’s a good putter and has a pretty good short game. He’s kind of unflappable when he gets going. Kyle is a great kid, great student and good character kid.”

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trasounds, performed by Centura physicians. Roberts said the data collected has led to special obesity programs and peer-reviewed papers for his group, in addition to the information on ongoing health issues for former players it provides to the NFL. “Football players are susceptible to heart disease because of their body mass, yet they feel invincible because of their strength,” said Scott Perryman, chief operating officer of the Living Heart Foundation. “They enjoy this team-oriented setting where they can reconnect with old buddies.”

Former Broncos quarterback Shawn Moore said the invitation-only event was a chance to reconnect with teammates, but he made the long trip to put his health first.

“I live in Virginia but I flew in for the benefits of the testing,” Moore said. “Seeing the buddies is a bonus.”

Kyle Pearson played like a champion in the final three rounds of golf of his high school career.

The Highlands Ranch senior was 13-under-par in his final outings. He was the Central region medalist Sept. 20 SOUTH METRO ATHLETE and walked off OF THE YEAR: with the state championship KYLE PEARSON Sept. 26-27 at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction.

Pearson has been named the 2016 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Golfer of the Year.

He fashioned a 4-under-par 68 at City Park Golf Course to win the regional tournament and fashioned rounds of 66 and 67 at par-71 Bookcliff layout to capture the state title at 9-under-par and cap his prep career with three rounds in the 60s.

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Former Denver Broncos linebacker Karl Mecklenburg gets some blood work done at the Centura Health Meridian Neighborhood Health Center on Nov. 20.

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Three dozen members of the National Football League Players Association came together on a recent Sunday in Parker, but ultrasounds and echocardiograms, not Xs and Os, were the priority on this given Sunday.

The NFLPA, Centura Health and the Living Heart Foundation co-sponsored a preventive health screening for 37 of its members on Nov. 20, giving the participants a heads-up on their health and providing important data for research on problems like sleep apnea, cardiac issues, obesity and concussions.

“I’m only 41,” said former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer. “It’s never too early to take care of your health, right?”

Cardiologist Dr. Archie Roberts, who had a brief career as an NFL quarterback with the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, began the Living Heart Foundation 14 years ago in New Jersey.

“We went to the NFL and the NFLPA and shared why we thought it was important to track the health and the health outcomes of these players.

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She helped build a dynasty at Chaparral. Her teams went 278-148 and won state championships in 2010 and 2011.

The Wolverines were state runners-up in 2005.

Ellis and Chaparral had a remarkable four-season run between 2009-12 when the Wolverines went 108-13.

That included a 56-match winning streak than ended in September 2012.

She retired after the 2014 season.

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Ponderosa captured the jazz title by edging defending champion Mountain Vista.

Team Colorado plays for title Team Colorado, made up of 36 eighth-grade players selected from the Arapahoe Youth League and Jeffco Midget Football Association, will be one of eight teams that will play for the FBU National Championship on Dec. 17-20 in Naples, Florida.

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0252

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0251 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/3/2016 3:25:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JACK M. EVANS Original Beneficiary: COMMUNITY BANKS OF SOUTHERN COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ODS FINANCING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/3/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 9/15/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004096265 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $230,637.51

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments pursuant to the terms of a Promissory Note.

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 73, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 54A COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 73 Falcon Hills Drive, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

HARRY L. SIMON Colorado Registration #: 7942 10200 EAST GIRARD AVENUE BUILDING B, SUITE 120, DENVER, COLORADO 80231 Phone #: (303) 758-6601 Fax #: Attorney File #: EVANS/ODS

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/3/2016 3:20:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: ROSS HARTMAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/24/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 10/27/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014061884 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $203,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $198,892.92 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 of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, "ACRES GREEN", FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 540 Aries Court, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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.

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0253 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/3/2016 3:26:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CHRISTEL M. MATER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, IDEAL HOME LOANS, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/7/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 10/13/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011062323 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $251,250.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $244,152.76 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 monthly installments due Note Holder.

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 Notice No.: 2016-0251 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0252 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0253 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/3/2016

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0261

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2016 12:14:00 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.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0253 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0261 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2016 12:14:00 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2016 12:23:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: PHILLIP MADIGAN Original Beneficiary: TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/31/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 4/17/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006031625 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $260,181.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $213,827.17

Original Grantor: CYNTHIA L ZALESAK AND JEFFREY ZALESAK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/31/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003020205 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $313,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $241,254.68

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Said Deed of Trust was rerecorded on 10/17/2016, under Reception No. 2003153110.

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 248 HIGHLANDS RANCH - FILING NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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.

NOTICE OF SALE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0267

Which has the address of: 9801 Chatswood Trail, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HOLLY RYAN Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 16-945-29527

SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 16CO00400-1

PUBLIC NOTICE

Which has the address of: 10891 Towerbridge Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Dated: 10/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22 IN HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Dated: 10/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0252

Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE

First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notices

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NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 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: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J FINN Colorado Registration #: 36637 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-013048 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0261 First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0267 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2016 12:23:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CYNTHIA L ZALESAK AND JEFFREY ZALESAK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRON-

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 68, HIGHLANDS RANCH- FILING NO. 107-C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 4142 E Sandhill Lane, Littleton, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 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: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 16-013087

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0267 First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #059-16 ATM MACHINES/SERVICES

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The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support

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6December 15, 2016

“The Final Storm” is painted with soft pastels by Sue Shehan of Castle Rock and is exhibited through December at Outnumbered Gallery in Littleton.

COURTESY PHOTO

IF YOU GO Sue Shehan’s pastel paintings will be exhibited through December at Outnumbered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St. in downtown Littleton. The gallery exhibits paintings, pottery, jewelry, art-towear and other objects in the 3,000-square-foot space, with featured artists each month, introduced in a First Friday opening. Gallery hours: noon to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays (until 8 on First Fridays); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m.

Sundays. 720-389-9085.

Big Western skies explored in show Castle Rock artist displays works in Littleton gallery

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

LUDWIG PASTELS OF LITTLETON Nationally known pastel artist/teacher Richard McKinley has compared a visit to Terry Ludwig’s pastel shop and studio to a visit to Willy Wonka’s candy factory. A look at Ludwig’s website would explain why. One finds not just a blue pastel stick, but a box filled with a huge range of blues, from pale to deeply colored. It’s the same story for reds, violets, greens, yellows and less showy, but necessary, browns and grays.

He bought some and tried them and was not satisfied, so he determined to make his own and embarked on a number PUBLIC NOTICE of years of trial and error until he reached his present formula. He credits INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #059-16 his wife Marie with supporting the family while he worked out MACHINES/SERVICES how to manufacture a usable product,ATM now in demand worldThe Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support wide.

Services Department of Douglas County Gov-

Pastel artist Sue Shehan of Castle ernment, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualRock not only creates her pastel Hundreds of hues are available at the shop/manufacturing facility ified firms for providing, installing, maintaining, PUBLIC NOTICE servicing ATM machines located at County One can understand how an artist like Sue Shehan is able to create paintings, but completes the presenat 8113 W. Brandon Drive. Driveand south on Santa Fe Drive two facilities in and around Castle Rock, Colorado. the expanse of Western skies and the landscapes beneath them tation with custom frames around miles beyond the(IFB) C-470 exit, turn right on Brandon Drive.

INVITATION FOR BID The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or #059-16 with the availability of colors to match any given weather condition each piece. Paintings are floated, with printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing ATM MACHINES/SERVICES website www.rockymountainbidsysor time of day. the deckle edge of the paper visible.

Ludwig shares the building, thirdSystem on the right,at with Southwest tem.com. IFB documents are not available for The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support She begins with black paper and Cooling.

Usually 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays purchase from Douglas County Government and Services Heating Departmentand of Douglas County Gov- open can only be accessed from the above-menernment,through hereinafter Fridays. referred to He as the County, that works with soft, richly colored pastels A profile of Ludwig online says that he was an oil painter for 35 years,respectfully suggests one call before coming, to tioned website. While the IFB documents are requests bids from responsible qualuntil he was out painting one day with Lorenzo Chavez of Parker andified firmsbe produced by artist Terry Ludwig of open,maintaining, 303-795-1232.

At electronically, times, artists teach at cannot available Douglas County forcertain providing,it’s installing, PUBLIC NOTICE and servicing ATM machines located at County observed the colors Chavez was laying down with pastels.

Littleton, whose square pastel sticks Ludwig’s inquire interested.accept electronic bid responses. facilities in and around—Castle Rock,ifColorado.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) are favorites with local artists.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked #059-16 Shehan is exhibiting her paintprinted from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing “IFB No. 059-16, ATM Machines/Services”.

ATM MACHINES/SERVICES System website at www.rockymountainbidsysElectronic and/orI faxed responses will be Denver Art Students League and ings through December, in a collecto Denver in 1997. expressive.

While am bid inspired bynot all tem.com. IFB documents are not available for accepted. Bids will be received until 11:30 a.m., The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support presently art at Sky Cliff purchase from Douglas County Government and tion called “Colorado Skies,” at the She is influenced by artists as of Douglas of nature, is the December cloudscapes that on it Thursday, 29, 2016 by the Servicessuch Department Countyteaches Govcan only be accessed from the above-menDouglas County Finance Department, Purchasernment, hereinafter referred to as the County, Adult Day qualCare Center in Castle Outnumbered Gallery in Downtown Wyeth and Hopper and loves being captivate My100 desire is to capture tioned website.

While the IFB documents are ingme.

Division, Third Street, Suite 130, Castle respectfully requests bids from responsible available electronically, Douglas County cannot Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids willto not be confirms for providing, installing, Rock. maintaining, She is a member of the Pastel Littleton. from the Midwest, whereified storms the viewer’s imagination and accept electronic bid responses. sidered which are received after the time stated, PUBLIC NOTICE and servicing ATM machines located at County Society of Colorado. would come in over the plains invite them tobids open the door theunShe writes that she grew up in Kanfacilities inand and around Castle Rock, Colorado. and any so received will beinto returned Three I(3)seek copiesto of your IFB response world shall be ofopened.

FOR BID (IFB) “Through pastels, explore create drama overhead, a continual pastels,” Shehan said. sas City and graduated with a degree INVITATION The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked #059-16 E-Purchasing “IFB and No. 059-16, Machines/Services”.

Douglas Government reserves the right ATMsource MACHINES/SERVICES the drama of color light.ATM I pursue of inspiration. printed from the Rocky Mountain She has alsoCounty created a line of bird in illustration in 1980. A move to System website at www.rockymountainbidsysElectronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, inmatter is simple, Shehan has enjoyed the cards.

Omaha was followed by another move tem.com.at IFB documents subject are not available for that accepted.

Bids will beyet received until 11:30 a.m., formalities, or irregularities contained in a said The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support classes PUBLIC NOTICE Government Legals INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #059-16 ATM MACHINES/SERVICES

The Facilities, Fleet and Emergency Support Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for providing, installing, maintaining, and servicing ATM machines located at County facilities in and around Castle Rock, Colorado.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for

Services Department of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for providing, installing, maintaining, and servicing ATM machines located at County facilities in and around Castle Rock, Colorado.

Government Legals

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 059-16, ATM Machines/Services”.

Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:30 a.m.,

purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Government Legals

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 059-16, ATM Machines/Services”.

Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 29, 2016 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said

on Thursday, December 29, 2016 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Government Legals

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding

bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Government Legals

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 930351 First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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