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Traveler, snowboarder, free spirit Rocky Mountain-bound I am 26. I have worked at the Lone Tree Rec Center for exactly one year. I’m a supervisor on duty, I mostly do closing shifts and I help people sign up for classes and answer any questions people have.

I am from Germantown, Maryland. I wanted to do something different, so I left Maryland October 2015 and traveled for a month. I just wanted to do something new and broaden my horizon. I was hoping to meet new people and get new opportunities. I wanted to find new and interesting adventures. The Rocky Mountains was a nice change of scenery.

Travel-motivated My biggest ambition in life has been to travel and see as much as possible. I’d like to find a travel companion out here — there are a lot of adventurous people out here.

I want to be a part of something bigger.

I’d like to change something for the better good. I hope to change people’s attitudes toward each other. I want them to be free and open spirits. I’ve talked to people on my road trip and explained why I do the things I do and they told me that I inspired them. I thought that was really cool and I’d like to inspire more people.

Danilo Molieri is a free-spirited traveler. He may be in Colorado now, but Molieri dreams of far-off destinations. Next stop? Southeast Asia.

STEPHANIE MASON Busy life of a Denver newbie Living here has been challenging.

This is one of two jobs I have. I also work at a restaurant up in the Highlands, so I work all the time. It’s been all about work, but I’ve met great people.

I’m moving to Westminster soon, so I can start saving some money. With hiking, camping and snowboarding, I have a few really expensive hobbies. So,

when I can’t do those, I enjoy reading — it is a pretty cheap alternative.

I go snowboarding when I can. Before moving to Colorado, I had only gone four times in my life. I went 16 times last season, so I have progressed a lot.

It’s been a fun ride.

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Lone Tree arts events Passport to Culture: Chinese New Year is a family event on Sunday, Jan 15, 1:30 pm, Lone Tree Arts Center main stage.

Tickets are available for $5. For more information, visit lonetreeartscenter. org.

Arts in the Afternoon series presents the Opera Colorado Young Artists, Arias and Ensembles held Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 1:30 pm in the Lone Tree Arts Center event hall. For more information, visit lonetreeartscenter.org.

Douglas County Art Encounters is looking for sculptors for its public art program. Selected artists will receive an $800 stipend and are eligible for other awards. Applications must be sent by Feb. 11 to callforentry.org.

City office closure Lone Tree City offices will be closed on Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Police chief swearing-in The swearing-in ceremony of Kirk Wilson, Lone Tree’s new police chief, will be held Jan. 17 at 3:30pm at the Lone Tree Civic Center.

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School district to consider weighted honors classes Currently only AP, IB courses go above 4.0 scale

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The Douglas County School District will explore the possibility of weighting honors classes for high school students. The idea would be to make students more competitive when applying to college and for scholarships.

Currently, all classes are graded on a 4.0 scale, except for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes, which are graded on a 5.0 scale. While honors courses are meant to be more challenging, there is presently no difference in how they impact a student’s grade-point average.

Rock Canyon High School Principal Andy Abner said the debate over weighting honors classes has been going on as long as he can remember.

“There are some principals that absolutely want to weight honors courses, and there are some principals who don’t

‘There are a lot of students and families and people who want to figure out what the best path is toward the highest GPA.’ Andy Abner, Rock Canyon High School principal want to weight honors courses because they don’t feel as though there is an objective criteria,” Abner said.

Abner was one of two DCSD high school principals to speak on the topic during the Jan. 3 board of education meeting.

“Who’s to say an honors English class in New Jersey is the same as an honors English class in Douglas County?” said Douglas County High School Principal Tony Kappas.

Jeffco Public Schools, the Cherry Creek School District and Littleton Public Schools offer weighted honors classes, in addition to AP and IB courses, for high school

students. AP and IB classes have criteria that are the same across the country, which is not true of honors classes.

Kappas and Abner agree that college admissions and scholarships are at the heart of the debate.

While both say it makes sense for students to be rewarded for taking more challenging courses, there are also potential negative impacts of offering more weighted classes.

“As administration, we all deal with the great GPA race,” Abner said. “There are a lot of students and families and people who want to figure out what the best path is toward

“That’s part of this discussion: Is that GPA important?”

Reynolds asked. “Because I know a lot of the schools (my daughter) has applied to do level the playing field and look at the unweighted GPA.” School board President Meghann Silverthorn said she took weighted honors courses as a high school student in Athens, Greece, in the mid1990s.

She said she found that the weighted courses were magnets for the kids who would eventually go into the IB program.

“The concern that I’ve heard from the community is that the courses should be rigorous enough to warrant the weighting,” Silverthorn said.

Board member Steve Peck expressed concern that adding additional weighted courses would lead to GPA inflation.

“You would see GPAs go up,” Abner said.

The board directed district staff to put together a report looking at the pros and cons of weighting honors classes as well as comparisons to other districts across the state.

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Class rank can come into play when students apply for college or compete for scholarships. Adding more weighted courses would likely add to the competition between students.

Abner said the highest GPA at Rock Canyon this year is 4.4, which is weighted above the traditional 4.0 with the addition of AP classes.

The district could potentially weight honors classes on a 5.0 scale like AP classes, or lower on a 4.5 scale.

“We have students who if they could take nine classes instead of eight to get that extra A, and maybe get ahead of someone, they would,” Kappas said. “We have had students take AP through correspondence to boost their GPA.” School board Vice President Judith Reynolds said as the parent of a senior who is applying to colleges, she has learned firsthand how the admissions process can vary school to school and region to region.

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CDOT speeds up project to widen stretch of I-25 Construction on two-lane interstate ‘gap’ between Castle Rock and Monument could begin in 2019

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s known as “The Gap” to government officials and a bottlenecked mess to law enforcement, but construction to widen a 17-mile, twolane stretch of Interstate 25 between Monument and Castle Rock could begin as early as 2019.

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced Jan. 6 it is accelerating the environmental and planning processes for the project, which in total, spans from C-470 to Colorado Springs. With those studies prepared, construction can begin in 2019 and possibly end as early as 2021, CDOT Executive Director Shailen Bhatt said.

“A lot of these interstates are still in their original configuration,” Bhatt said.

That’s a problem with a growing state population, officials say. A letter of support from the El Paso County Board of Commissioners stated a 2015 traffic study found more than 64,000 vehicles pass between Castle Rock and Monument daily.

A bottleneck effect unfolds when traffic condenses from three to two lanes in that corridor.

“You give us hope that a solution will occur sooner rather than later,” Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge said of CDOT expediting the project.

The county contributed $250,000 to a study done for improvements to I-25, and promises to find additional project funding.

CDOT was able to move up plans after reallocating $15 million for environmental and pre-construction work. The money was previously reserved as a “backstop” for loans on the C-470 Express Lanes project. Those loans were finalized in recent weeks and freed the reserves for use elsewhere.

The catch is total-project funding — a hunt for somewhere between $300 million and $400 million dollars, or more, will ensue between now and then. Partridge said the board plans to work with Colorado’s federal delegation, and Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers urged the state Legislature to find bipartisan funding solutions.

If the dollars come through, shovels can hit the ground in 2019.

“We have to keep the pressure on to not just do the planning but to make sure that the plan comes together,” said Sallie Clark, chairman of the El Paso Board of Commissioners.

Shailen Bhatt, center, the executive Director of the Colorado Department of Transportation announces plans to accelerate an improvement project on Interstate 25. The project will also widen a two-lane stretch of I-25 between Monument and Castle Rock.

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The six officers being sworn on Jan. 4 ath the Lone Tree Civic Center. This is the largest group of police officers to be sworn into the Lone Tree Police Department since 2006.

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Recently wed Jarred DiVeto had his new wife pin his badge on during the new police swearing-in ceremony on Jan 4 at the Lone Tree Civic Center.

New officers ready to serve Lone Tree Sgt. Tim Beals: Additions bring a ‘variety of life experience’

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Jan. 4, six new police officers were sworn into the Lone Tree Police Department at the Lone Tree Civic Center.

“One of the reasons that this community is so beloved is that the people here feel safe,” Mayor Jackie Millet told them. “You are joining a very special family. The City of Lone Tree is a very special place. I want to say welcome to all of you who are joining a tremendous team.”

The new officers were Kelly Korzekwa, Jarred DeVito, James Nunn, Derek Martindale, Mark Pane and Ricky Stegmaier.

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“Our whole goal here is not to make arrests,” Lone Tree acting Chief Ron Pinson said to the six new officers.

“Our goal is to solve the problems.

That is what each of you are going to do.”

This is the largest recruitment class that the Lone Police Department has hired since 10 officers were sworn in after Park Meadows mall was incorporated into Lone Tree in 2006. The six officers will complete a 50-officer

department.

“We were down a number of people,” Sgt. Tim Beals said. “We just sent a push to get everyone hired … The hiring process can take up to five months — it is a very thorough process.”

The officers started their 14-week field training on Tuesday, in which new hires learn about policing by riding along with a Lone Tree officer.

They can’t wait.

“Lone Tree is amazing,” Martindale said. “Lone Tree is the only place I applied and I was lucky to get in.”

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KELLY KORZEKWA Born In Arlington, Texas Attended University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Oldest of five kids and has a twin brother Graduated with honors in her dual-degree program.

Enjoys metalworking as a hobby Favorite color is red Attended the JeffCo/Lakewood Combined Regional Law Enforcement Academy “I am honored to be able to work with the amazing people at Lone Tree Police Department and look forward to starting my career helping the community and its citizens.”

JARRED DEVITO Born in Long Island, New York Joined the U.S. Coast Guard after high school and was on active duty until 2010 Is still a reserve in the U.S. Air Force Youngest of three children Recently married Bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College Started career with the NYPD Has a one-eyed rescue cat named Bonnie and a passion for motorcycles and classic cars Attended the JeffCo/Lakewood Combined Regional Law Enforcement Academy

MARK PAYNE Born in Queens, New York Youngest of four Uncle to six nephews and two nieces Grew up playing hockey, played for Stony Brook University Attended the NYPD Police Academy in 2013 Just married in December Favorite color is red Rides a blue scooter

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7January 12, 2017 JAMES NUNN Born in Greeley, Colorado Married for 10 years to his wife Cassidy Was in the Army National Guard for 13 years, 169th Field Artillery Brigade Has a Chihuahua named Gus Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Allied American University Proud that he obtained his college degree at 33 years old while working full-time Lifelong Broncos fan Graduated from the Delta-Montrose Technical College L.E. Academy Has been an officer, detective, and sergeant with Delta Police Department

MLK Jr. Day Douglas County offices will be closed January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

Christmas tree recycling For drop-off locations, times and dates, as well as instructions on how to prepare a tree for recycling, visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Christmas tree recycling.

RICKY STEGMAIER Born in Denver Married for nine years Has four kids, ages three months to 15 years old Graduated from the Police Academy at Arapahoe Community College Favorite color is green “The greatest accomplishment in my lifetime will forever be the family that my wife and I have built together.

I have four great kids and I couldn’t ask for anything more. They are what keeps me going so I can provide a better role model for them and help them to become better individuals.”

DEREK MARTINDALE Born in Wray, Colorado Grew up in Yuma Youngest of four kids Served in the U.S. Navy for five years as a cryptologic technician Attended the OJC Otero Junior College Police Academy “Not a lot of people know that I have been playing tennis since I was a child, and in 2012 me and my brother won the championship at a local tournament.”

Are you a Douglas County property owner?

The week of Jan. 16 Douglas County property owners will receive their property tax notification. Visit www. douglascotax.com to pay your taxes online or www. douglas.co.us/treasurer for more information.

Strive to Thrive offers hot meal, assistance Strive to Thrive will be held on Tuesday, January 24 from 4-6 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Drive, in Castle Rock. For free transportation to/ from the event contact Douglas County First Call prior to January 20 303.660.7519. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Community of Care for more information.

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Legislative session opens with uncertainty Funding for roads expected to be a priority

Q&A with state Sen. Chris Holbert This week, Chris Holbert begins the third year of his first term in the state Senate. The Republican from unincorporated Douglas County previously served four years in the state House.

The Senate majority leader’s District 30 includes Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, some communities near Parker and portions of northern and western

BY JAMES ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

With one eye on a $500 million state budget gap and the other on Washington, Gov. John Hickenlooper and a split Colorado Legislature enter the 2017 lawmaking session with little expectation of fiscal reform and plenty of uncertainty over transportation, the state’s Medicaid bills, affordable housing and illegal pot sales.

Last year, Report Hickenlooper and fellow Democrats tried and failed to loosen Colorado’s strict spending rules by declaring a $750 million hospital fund off-limits to tax rebates. They wanted the money for aging roads and underfunded schools.

The governor dropped that idea from his proposed $28.5 billion budget this year, as lawmakers prepare to face more tough spending choices during their four-month session that began Jan. 11.

As it stands, Hickenlooper’s budget requires $500 million in transfers, cuts

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Colorado Community Media recently asked him the following questions ahead of the start of the 2017 legislative session.

What are the two most important issues the Legislature must tackle this session and why?

Transportation funding and construction-litigation reform.

or delayed spending on transit, health care and other programs. All of it must comply with the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which limits the revenues the state can take without voter approval.

The governor and new leaders in the Republican-controlled Senate and Democrat-led House are floating the idea of asking voters to approve a tax to update Colorado’s highways. The state’s to-do list for roads has an $8 billion and growing price tag to fund delayed road and bridge repairs and pay for envisioned new road projects.

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they’re keenly aware that traffic gridlock is a top priority to voters.

“Obviously the need is something both sides are aware of — painfully aware of,’’ incoming Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Canon City, told a group of business owners Jan. 5.

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WHAT’S UP AT THE REC CENTER?

Beth Whitney admires a painting called “Wildflowers + Mountain View,” an oil painting by Sydney Ann Pitchford, at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. These paintings from The Paint Box Guild will color the event room hallway until Jan. 31. The Paint Box Guild is a Littleton-based group of 40 artists who socialize, host workshops and create art together. Artists of all ages who are interested in canvas and paper creations have been welcomed in the group since 1973. “We all have different things that we are attracted to,” said Paint Box Guild president Monique Moore. “We create whatever appeals to us. We have no set boundaries in the group.”

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Coyotes lived in the metro area long before any towns or residential neighborhoods sprang up, and as their annual breeding season arrives, they are making their presence felt to many residents, human and otherwise.

In a news release, Jennifer Churchill, spokeswoman for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, said coyotes can become more aggressive in the months of January and February.

“As coyotes pair up to breed, they may be more territorial than usual and defend their space as they carve out a place to have their young,” Churchill said. “Citizens are well-advised to be aware of their presence and the potential for conflicts with humans in metro and rural areas.”

Coyotes have adapted to urban and suburban environments and are “opportunistic hunters” that don’t fear getting close to humans or pets, according to CPW. A coyote will adjust its diet depending on what is available, and will readily prey on pets, animal carcasses, birdseed and plants.

This time last year, parks and wildlife received calls of a young girl nipped by a coyote in Centennial, an aggressive coyote stalking a grandmother and her grandson in Aurora, and four separate incidents of a coyote baring its teeth in Lakewood. There have been more than 25 reports of people being bitten by coyotes in the Denver metro area since 2007, according to CPW. Though they tend to be bolder and more protective during this time of year, coyotes are timid by nature and residents who come in contact with them are encouraged to haze and frighten the animals to drive them

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• If possible, pick up children and pets when coyotes are visible.

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• Do not run away from a coyote or turn your back — try to appear as large as possible.

• Wave your arms and throw objects.

• Face the coyote and back away slowly.

• If attacked, fight back. away. Any contact with a coyote should immediately be reported to parks and wildlife.

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To find true significance, lean on instincts and on help from others

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Michael Norton

K, here we are a couple of weeks into the new year. And over the past year we shared thoughts and conversations around dreams and goal setting, personal successes and achievements, challenges we have faced in our own lives or with family members and friends, hope and encouragement, and so much more.

The community has responded in so many ways, and thankfully most of those responses have been very positive. For some, although they appreciated the insights and encouragement, they are very satisfied right where they are now. Others replied and shared their successes achieved and/

or their plans for pursuing their goals and dreams on their way to success. And finally some of you shared your powerful stories about moving beyond being satisfied and successful as you journey toward significance.

Synonyms for “significant” could include “notable,” “noteworthy,” “important” or “of great importance,” and even “remarkable.”

And many authors and experts have talked about the move or journey from success to significance. For those who want to push beyond success and move toward significance the question is this: How do we make that leap?

Now as you read this column you should know that you are already significant. You are already significant even if you can’t see it or believe it about yourself. Many of us tend to be modest and would rather not be recognized for our significance. And for some who just can’t see it or believe it yet, it could be because we haven’t heard it enough from others or maybe we have never really read the definition of significance before.

You are remarkable, you are noteworthy, and you are of great importance.

Again, many authors and experts have SEE NORTON, P11

There are so many good things about naps, from A to Zzzzzzzz

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Taking baby steps to get your way

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GUEST COLUMN

Glenn Bott

e’re all happier when we’re getting our way — one of the universal principles. Learn about the “OK Zone” and how to use it to your advantage.

The OK Zone was developed by psychologists Muzafer Sherif and Carl Hovland. They referred to it as the “latitude of acceptance” — now commonly known as the OK Zone. Harvard Business Review suggests finding

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someone’s OK Zone and working from there.

The OK Zone is our comfort zone of beliefs. As long as a new concept being presented is close to a long-held belief, we have a tendency to be more agreeable.

Other factors are also involved, but operating within someone’s OK Zone greatly improves your odds of success in getting SEE BOTT, P11

I dream about people I haven’t seen in decades, doing unimaginable things.

One dream occurs several times a week, and I wish it would go away.

I’m teaching again, trying Craig Marshall to manage a Smith roomful of modern college students, and it’s always a blackboard jungle of disrespect.

I am mightily relieved to wake up.

My belief is that these dreams were cursed on me by disgruntled former students. There were more than a few.

I wish I could tell you who invented naps, but no one knows.

Perhaps it was someone at a bored meeting.

There have been some famous naps, none more memorable than Alice’s.

The Alice in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” was based on Alice Liddell, author Lewis Carroll’s young friend.

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his is a tribute to naps.

Right after I write it, I plan to take one.

There are few things better than a nap. And they are free.

No one has ever had to pay for a nap.

Infants and the elderly are expected to take naps, but it’s frowned upon if you are a working adult.

But when I was a working adult, I took a nap a day on my days off. I may have dozed during faculty senate meetings too.

The same people who were on student council in high school are on faculty senate later in life.

New faculty are relegated to it.

That’s what happened to me. But there were senior faculty who volunteered.

The agendas were always the same. We discussed the policies of polices.

In some parts of the world, naps are called siestas, and they are expected of you, even if you are a working adult.

Like I said, there are few things better than drifting off mid-day and dreaming.

My dreams are now directed

by Salvador Dali.

I don’t know how that happened.

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NORTON FROM PAGE 10

shared thoughts on how to make the leap from success to significance.

And I would like to offer you just one additional “how” when it comes to looking at how to take a step in that direction should you choose.

I am actually taking the advice I found in one of my favorite books that I had read in 2016 and passing it along to you. The book is titled “Divine Opportunity” and it is by Ryan Montague, Ph.D., and is available at Amazon.com.

Sometimes in the rush and crush of life and with the fast-paced and hectic schedules we keep, we can easily overlook an opportunity to stop and talk with someone. And that someone could be someone we know or work with, could be a friend or family member, or it could be a complete stranger. And in our busyness, it is always much easier to just keep our heads down, eyes focused straight ahead, and ear buds in so that we can avoid some of those encounters or conversations. But what I learned in reading “Divine Opportunity” is that if I am going to make an effort at really moving

BOTT FROM PAGE 10

your way. Most of us become firmly entrenched in our belief systems, so when a new idea is being presented we have a tendency to reject it if it’s not close to our personal beliefs. If what’s being presented is too far outside our OK Zone we will not only lose interest, but actively argue against it.

Instead of a frontal attack, patiently explore what makes someone “tick.”

Understanding them will get you where you want to be faster than by going the direct and forceful route.

You’ll also garner much better buy-in if they will see your idea as an extension of their own long-held beliefs.

The best way to get what you want is to spend a little time learning more about the person you wish to get on-board with your idea/concept. Do a little exploring and listen to their responses. Ask open-ended questions to get the prospect to tell you their beliefs. Take a few minutes to get to know the person. Ask a few general questions to establish common ground, while throwing out the occasional pointed question to help you better define their OK Zone. With a little practice you can easily determine someone’s OK Zone on any subject. This pays huge dividends in the long run by not only getting your

beyond success and towards significance, I should learn to listen to my instincts more when I feel the nudge or calling to reach out to someone or respond to someone dealing with a situation.

We never know where our opportunities will lead us, but if we start paying more attention to the nudges and the callings and start connecting on a more personal level where and when we can, I do believe that this will help us take the very first steps from moving success and towards significance.

So how about you? Are you happy and satisfied right where things are?

Are you feeling successful? And since we know that you are already significant, maybe you can enhance your journey by finding a way to connect with more people on a much more personal level. I would love to hear all about your satisfied, successful, and significant journey at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And if you decide to pick up a copy of “Divine Opportunity” and apply the principles Dr. Montague shares, it really will be a better than good week.

SMITH FROM PAGE 10

Carroll’s 1865 novel is a labyrinth of unmatched imagery and language.

It influenced the Jefferson Airplane, Monty Python and me.

My research about naps confirmed what I hoped would be true. They are beneficial, for lots of reasons.

There have been numerous studies, and not a single one warns against them.

One said that someone who naps regularly is 10 times less likely to say use the word “infrastructure” in public.

That’s good enough for me.

My roommate approves of my naps too. Smitty takes a nap with me, wakes up, checks his messages, and takes another nap.

Many well-known men were nappers.

Napoleon could nap at the drop of

a hat.

Winston Churchill. John F. Kennedy. Ronald Reagan (no jokes, please).

And my dream director, Salvador Dali.

When I was younger, I avoided naps if I could, because napping during the day affected sleeping at night.

Somehow or other, that was taken care of.

However, I haven’t gotten eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night since Mookie Wilson was president. No. That was one of my strange dreams.

It’s been years, and probably my retirement had something to do with it.

I might be abed now at 9 p.m., and back at it around 2 a.m.

A few hours at night and I’m good, and ready to go.

But I always look forward to spending the afternoon with my pals: Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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.

way, but doing so with ease.

Now that you have this information, begin moving forward in baby steps.

Apply a little lateral thinking and customize your presentation to adequately address their issues/concerns.

Provide incremental bits of information that slowly stretches their zone.

Get their buy-in as you move forward to reinforce their acceptance with this new information/position. Remember to anchor any new information back to already held beliefs. This demonstrates you’ve been paying attention and further reinforces their beliefs.

This “exploring process” helps you determine their OK Zone and then use this information to your advantage.

While it can be difficult to shift someone’s perspective to your point of view, it’s not impossible. It depends a lot on their mind-frame at that moment, so choose your time wisely and stack the cards in your favor. Be patient and come back at a better time. By exploring their OK Zone you will not only learn more about them, they will begin to see you as an ally because you’re taking time to establish a relationship.

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Teen wanted to kill herself, others, arrest affidavit says Brooke Higgins has already been sentenced for plot against school

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Brooke Higgins, a teenager who pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder at Mountain Vista High School, wrote in her journal about wanting to kill herself and others, according to her arrest affidavit.

The 18th Judicial District released the affidavit Jan. 6 following an order from District Judge Paul King at a court hearing earlier that day.

Higgins, now 17, will be formally sentenced at a hearing scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Douglas County Courthouse in Castle Rock. A plea deal made at a Dec. 20 court hearing sentenced her to three years in the Department of Youth Corrections — in-

cluding the past year that she has been in custody — followed by four years of adult supervised probation.

Higgins and Sienna Johnson were arrested in December 2015 after Text-A-Tip reported their alleged murder plot against the high school in Highlands Ranch. They Higgins were sophomores and 16 at the time. Both were charged as adults in January 2016 with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder with extreme indifference and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder after deliberation.

Johnson appeared in court Jan. 6 for a status hearing, but defense attorneys asked for more time. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 27.

Higgins’ affidavit paints a portrait of a troubled girl who experienced drug use and feelings of hatred against herself and others.

“Brooke Higgins indicated she wanted to die, advised she died long

ago and she was an empty shell,” the affidavit says.

According to the affidavit, Higgins brought the idea of a school shooting to Johnson in December 2015 and the two took steps toward carrying out their plan. They planned to kill themselves after carrying out the attack, according to the document.

Higgins tried to obtain guns through other individuals, pawn shops and online stores. Johnson, whose name appears redacted in the affidavit, created an intricate map of the school that included all exits, the busiest locations and times and information on the school’s security, the document says.

On Dec. 12, 2015, Johnson was placed on a mental health hold at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora after her mother discovered writings that indicated Johnson was interested in a committing a mass shooting, the affidavit says.

That same day, a nurse learned during a conversation with Johnson that Higgins was part of the plan. A detec-

tive and crime scene investigator went to Higgins’ home, where they confiscated her journal and placed her on a mental health hold, the affidavit says.

In her journal, Higgins had written about cocaine use, suicidal thoughts and feelings of sadness. She wrote about being in counseling, hoping it would create a new chapter in her life.

She also wrote about how she wished she had been part of the 1999 Columbine High School mass shooting that left 12 students and a teacher dead.

“Brooke Higgins wrote that things were weird inside of her because she was sad, but incredibly angry at the world,” the affidavit says. “She wrote a day did not go by that she did not think about killing herself or the people around her.”

The affidavit says the girls planned to carry out the shooting on Dec. 17, 2015 because it was around Christmas time and would be the most traumatic for everyone. But they moved that date to after the new year because “they had not obtained any weapons and still would need to practice.”

Littleton explores fire department merger with South Metro Fire Rescue Agencies are in a ‘data collection’ phase of discussions

BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Littleton City Council is in talks about the possibility of a merger between South Metro Fire Rescue, Littleton Fire Rescue and Cunningham Fire Protection District.

Over the summer, South Metro officials approached LFR Chief Chris Armstrong about the possibility of

unifying the departments. Armstrong spoke to the city council at a September study session and was given the go-ahead to participate in conversations with South Metro.

Littleton city spokeswoman Kelli Narde said the jurisdictions are merely in the preliminary phases of discussing the possibility and are looking at things like possible station locations.

“At this point, it’s about data collection,” she said.

South Metro Fire Chief Bob Baker said bringing the departments together could improve service and uniformity throughout the area, and a larger organization would have

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more resources.

Armstrong said at the September study session that it was unknown how a merger would affect service or existing LFR employees.

“That’s really the intent of the conversation — what does it look like?” he said. “Frankly I think we would be doing a disservice to not sit at the table and help drive that conversation.”

Sherry Eppers, community relations manager of the Highlands Ranch Metro District, said the possible merger is intriguing.

“Since fire and emergency services are the Metro District board’s top priority, we are interested in continuing to efficiently provide very highquality services,” she said. “We look forward to the possibility of a unification proposal being developed by and for the participating providers. If the proposal seems like the best option for the long-term service to Highlands Ranch, there will be a signifi-

cant evaluation process, including public input.”

South Metro Fire Rescue covers a 179-square-mile service area spanning parts of Aurora and Centennial, parts of unincorporated Arapahoe and Douglas counties, and Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Lone Tree, Parker, Castle Pines and Foxfield. Approximately 203,500 residents live within its boundaries.

Littleton Fire Rescue’s area covers a 92-square-mile area with about 220,000 residents in Littleton, Highlands Ranch, west Centennial and portions of unincorporated Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties.

The smaller Cunningham Fire Protection District covers a 14-squaremile area of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County with approximately 75,000 residents.

The boards of all three fire agencies, plus the Highlands Ranch Metro District and Littleton City Council, would have to approve the merger.

CONGRATULATIONS Sonja and Bob Smith WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION ENJOY YOUR $50 GIFT CARD COURTESY OF Crews from Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue often work together on calls. Here, they are shown fighting the Dec. 27 fire at the Chili’s Bar and Grill in Highlands Ranch. The two agencies are amid discussions of a possible merger. ALEX DEWIND

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Teen pleads guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide Arapahoe High School graduate faces up to 24 years in prison

BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Taden Jones, a teenager accused of causing a car crash in Centennial that killed two women, pleaded guilty Jan. 6 to two counts of vehicular homicide while under the influence.

“I hope Taden will take everything that has happened and become a better person,” said Nikki Hudson, granddaughter of Audrey Burton, one of the women who was killed. “I hope he can educate other people so they do not make the same mistakes.”

Jones Jones, 19, faces four to 12 years in prison on each count, a maximum sentence of 24 years.

He will be sentenced on March 13.

On April 1, Jones, then 18, was driving an Acura sedan that crashed into the vehicle driven by Burton, 77, near the intersection of South Colorado Boulevard and East Peakview Circle. Burton and her passenger, Gayle Brown Buckwal-

ter, 82, died.

“I don’t want his life to be taken away,” Buckwalter’s son, Bill, said.

“I do want him to have changes in his life so he will not do this again.

I hope he has a chance to do that.”

At the beginning of the hearing at Arapahoe County District Court, 37 people in support of both the victims and the defendant were present, forcing the hearing to be moved to a larger room in the courthouse.

“He is horrified,” said Jordan Macomber, a close friend of Jones since middle school. “He is a strong person, but he is very scared to face the charges. He is ready to face it because he knows he needs to pay for the things he has done.”

According to the arrest affidavit, Jones, a 2015 Arapahoe High School graduate, admitted to having three beers before the crash. Jones was also found to be in possession of a fake South Carolina driver’s license that said he was 23.

Blood samples were taken from Jones shortly after the crash. A report from the lab responsible for the blood testing estimated Jones’ blood alcohol content at the time of the crash was 0.10 — the legal limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08, while it is 0.02 for those under 21. Jones also tested positive for the use of marijuana and alprazolam, a prescription sedative used to treat

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“I hope he can educate other people so they do not make the same mistakes.”

Nikki Hudson granddaughter of Audrey Burton, one of the women killed

anxiety that is commonly known as Xanax.

Jones faced two counts of DUI vehicular homicide, two counts of reckless-driving vehicular homicide, one count of DUI, one count of reckless driving, one count of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor and one count of possession of a forged instrument.

The plea deal dropped all charges except the two counts of vehicular homicide while under the influence.

Suzanne Rogers, Jones’ attorney, said a large amount of remorse was shown by the defendant. Rogers said Jones and his family have written letters to the victim’s families but they cannot be sent due to a protection order.

“At first, it was disbelief that he found himself in the situation,” Rogers said. “As more time went by, and more remorse set in, he had a really hard time with it. He cried

a lot. He said that he didn’t know what was going to happen in his life, but he knows that he has to pay for his mistakes.”

After Jones pleaded guilty, court officers passed boxes of tissue around the room as tears fell from friends and family members of the defendant and victims.

“I have been really good friends with (Jones) since middle school,” Macomber said. “He is a very good person. He found himself in a situation that he cannot come back from. He is going to have a hard time forgiving himself. He told me he wishes he never got in the car …

I cannot explain the remorse that comes from him.”

For Hudson, the hearing helped bring a measure of healing.

“It was really emotional to hear them say my grandma’s name today and to hear Taden say that he was guilty,” Hudson said. “It helps bring a sense of closure.”

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or Mike Scheid and his family, which includes three teenage girls, spending time on the ski slopes is a family tradition.

“It’s a fun time to build memories, get away from the phones and spend some time in the fresh air and wilderness,” Scheid, of Denver, said after spending the day skiing with his family at Winter Park.

Scheid and his wife, Kim, both learned to ski at a young age and are now sharing the pastime with their children.

“My mother-in-law always says a family who skis together, stays together,” Scheid said. “One of the hard parts is the kids are at different levels and you have to care for each other while you do it.”

Sixteen-year-old Kayla

Scheid, who has been skiing since she was 6, said she enjoys spending time in the beautiful mountains and having fun with family.

But not all families come together on the slopes.

For Golden resident Abby Gardner, it’s about finding activities the whole family enjoys.

“My daughter hasn’t yet been bitten by the skiing bug,” Gardner said. “But (the kids) love to go sledding and just be out playing in the snow.”

Sledding is also the activity of choice for Laura Simpkins and her family because it is low cost and can be done anywhere there is a hill. The Simpkins family, who lives in Denver, also enjoys snowshoeing, which they do a lot of when visiting their

TIPS FOR SKIING WITH KIDS • Walking in skis is awkward, so practice moving around on skis. Find a gentle snow-covered slope at the resort for walking around in downhill boots and skis.

• Bring a pack. When skiing with small children, carry an extra pair of underwear (or diapers), baby wipes and mittens. Even older kids tend to get their mittens wet by lunchtime.

• Play games. The “I Spy” game on the lift is always a favorite.

• Focus on turns. Executing a solid turn is what makes skiing fun. A common mistake is telling kids to put their weight on one ski to initiate a turn. Instead, work on an athletic stance and getting skis on edge.

Skiing and snowboarding are just two of the many activities families can enjoy in the mountains during the winter months.

JACK AFFLECK / VAIL RESORTS family cabin in Steamboat Springs.

“It’s really good exercise,” Simpkins said of snowshoeing. “And you get to be outdoors and enjoy everything nature has to offer without paying an

WHERE TO GO Colorado has 26 ski areas and resorts throughout the state.

Kid-friendly ski resorts located at the base of mountains provide ski areas designated for young skiers, as well as childcare services.

The following ski resorts are less than a two-hour drive from Denver and have been given a family-friendly rating by colorado.com for their kid-friendly activities and slopes.

• To help children initiate turns, play follow the leader. The leader can pretend to be a favorite animal and each child picks a different animal. When turning, make noises to imitate that animal.

• Keystone

• Talk with lift operators. They are on high alert for beginning riders. If you are riding with a child or any beginner, let the lift operator know. They can slow down the oncoming chair and help you board and dismount.

• Winter Park

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• Loveland

• Beaver Creek • Breckenridge

• Vail • Copper Mountain

exorbitant fee for it.”

Lakewood resident Carey Berry also enjoys snowshoeing with her children ages five and three.

“Both kids have snow shoes and love stomping around after it snows,”

OFF-THE-SLOPE FUN A weekend in the mountains doesn’t have to be on a slope. Colorado is home to many hot spots for snowshoeing and fat tire bike riding.

The versatility of snowshoes, their ability to put people in places they wouldn’t otherwise see at this time of year, explains much of the pastime’s growing popularity.

Rocky Mountain National Park — on the other side of the Rocky Mountains away from the traffic and big resort ski crowds along the I-70 corridor — offers several winter hiking trails to explore on snowshoe. West of Boulder, the Brainard Lake area near Ward offers snowshoeonly trails created by the Colorado Mountain Club. Many ski resorts also offer snowshoeing and other activities at their nordic centers.

Fat tire bike riding is one activity that is growing in popularity at nordic centers. The fat tire is designed to ride on loose surfaces, the obvious one being snow. The sport has been picking up over the past nine years and bikes are now readily available to buy and rent.

“They’ve started making kid versions, so users as young as 6 can ride,” said Jordyn Drayton with the Golden Bike Shop, which sells and rents fat bikes. “Less obvious is some older demographics that ride — the bikes are confidence-inspiring because they are very stable and very fun.”

she said.”We get out and sled or snowshoe or shovel the driveway as a family because it is all fun. The softness and quiet of snow is just magical and the kids are always happy to get out into it.

THERE AND BACK Bob Wilson of the Colorado Department of Transportation has this advice before you start your drive through the high country: Check road conditions.

You can do that by visiting cotrip.org to look at CDOT’s on-road cameras to see traffic conditions and what overhead signs are saying. This is also available on CDOT’s mobil app.

More than 30,000 vehicles pass through the Eisenhower Tunnel on a winter weekend day, with an average of 2.6 passengers in each vehicle.

To encourage mountain travelers to carpool, CDOT will host the second annual Mountain Rideshare Day on Saturday, Feb. 6. Travelers should stop by the Dinosaur lots in Golden the morning of Mountain Rideshare Day to get tires checked and enjoy complimentary chai from Bhakti Chai. Travelers can pick up a carpooler wristband at the CDOT station to receive discounts from participating resorts.

CDOT has partnered with the Front Range Ski Bus and Colorado Mountain Express to offer special discounts for Mountain Rideshare Day.

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Centennial Civic Center hosts art by city residents SONYA’S SAMPLER

The 2017 exhibit in the new Centennial People’s Art Gallery in the city’s Civic Center is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays.

Artist Pam O’Mara’s acrylic on canvas, “Warm October Day,” is included in the colSonya Ellingboe lection of works by Centennial residents, which will be displayed throughout the year. There is a link on the city website to the exhibit. 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial.

Authors at Douglas County Libraries • Young Adult author Jessica Brody will give a talk — “Develop Novel and Movie Ideas that Sell!” — at 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 at Highlands Ranch Library.

• Pediatrician and author Jane Scott, M.D., will offer “An Evening With the Confident Parent” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Castle Rock Library, with advice on how to cut through the confusion and dial down the insecurities. Register at: dcl.org. `Face on the Barroom Floor’ Tom Noel, “Dr. Colorado,” will talk at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, about artist Herndon Davis, who painted the famous “Face on the Barroom Floor” at Central City’s Teller House.

Davis came to Colorado in 1936 and his paintings are found throughout Colorado, including one of Littleton’s Rough and Ready Flour Mill. Noel is

Dorothy and Mel Tanner” opens with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m. on Jan. 13 and continues to March 24 at the Museum Outdoor Arts Indoor Gallery, second floor in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Music by DJ Buddha Bomb will be featured. Live projection, music and electronics create a multi-sensory experience. Admission is free. 303-8060444.

Warm October Day” by Pam Roth O’Mara of Centennial is in the 2017 exhibit of works by Centennial artists in the new Centennial People’s Art Gallery in the Civic Center.

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Brewing basics Centennial’s craft brewery, Halfpenny Brewing Company, will present a brewing basics class at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. To learn more and/or register, see arapahoelibraries.org/brew.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial, to feature local musicians. The next concert will be at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13. Called “Winter Solstice,” it features Centennial songwriter Kaia Kena, who will bring a night of song and story to the audience.

Concerts are free, but love offerings are welcome and will benefit Urban Peak Teen Shelter.

New members show art The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, hosts an exhibit of works by 10 new members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, which operates the gallery. Open through Jan. 22: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission free.

Free parking. 303-795-0781.

Hillbenders to perform Lone Tree Arts Center will present the Hillbenders, from Springfield, Missouri, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in a performance of “TOMMY: a Bluegrass Opry.” It is a full-length tribute to Pete Townshend and the Who’s original rock opera version. The LTAC is at 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: 720509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

New concert series In its second season, the Music with a Mission Concert Series is created by

Light sculpture at MOA “Lumonics then and Now: A Retrospective of Light-Based Sculpture by

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.

programs.

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

Lakewood’s history “Lakewood’s West Colfax Remnants: Paintings by Al Orahood” runs Jan. 13 to March 28 in the James J. Richey Gallery, City of Lakewood Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood.

Gallery Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Public Reception Jan. 12, 5 to 7 p.m.

Jazz at Arvada The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, directed by saxophonist Art Bouton of Lone Tree, plays at 7:30 p.m.

January 21 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tunes from the Count Basie Library will be featured: “One O’Clock Jump,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Lil Darlin’” and more. Tickets: $20 to $30, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org/Colorado-jazzrepertory-orchestra.

Keyboard Conversations Jeffrey Siegal’s Keyboard Conversations, in its 29th season at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, begins with “Fiesta!” at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. Rescheduled from earlier in the season due to an injury Siegal incurred last fall. Tickets: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 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

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

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

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Audubon Society of Greater Denver Provides engaging and educational birding and wildlife programs at the Audubon Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and throughout the Denver metro area.

Need: Volunteers lead birding field trips and assist with nature programs, office projects, fundraising and community events.

Location: Chatfield State Park and offsite locations around Denver.

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

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 Children’s Hospital Colorado South Cam-

pus, Highlands Ranch Contact: 720-777-6887 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

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Coors Western Art Exhibit comes back for 24th year

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale is in its 24th year, featuring works by 66 contemporary realists from North America and Europe on display at the National Western Complex Expo Hall, Third Floor, through Jan. 22, open during Stock Show hours.

“Community,” a gentle landscape by Diane K. Worman of Taos, is chosen as the 2017 featured artwork and is printed on the show’s official poster, available for sale. (The original will join others in the National Western collection.)

Worman’s oil painting on canvas

measures five feet by four feet and shows a snowy field sloping up to an old traditional red barn and farmhouse, with purple mountains in the background. A few black cattle dot the field, giving some perspective to how huge it is.

On Jan. 3, there was a gala reception where many of the paintings sold to area collectors. Money raised by this and other National Western Stock Show events provides scholarships for more than 80 college students in medicine, agriculture and veterinary medicine through the National Western Scholarship Trust.

In 2016, the Art Show and Sale raised $1.1 million in ticket and art sales.

Worman was born in Midland, Texas, attended college at Colorado State University at Fort Collins and received a BA from Metropolitan State University in Denver. She then moved to Wyoming and studied with William Wright, who introduced her to pastels.

She began exploring and recording images of land in northern New Mexico and moved to Taos, where she continued to develop her “stacked landscapes.” They are often broken up by small images of white-faced black cattle that lead the eye across the land.

The recipients of the 2017 award are Joanne and Bill Sinclaire, ranchers in the Castle Rock area.

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For more information, visit nationalwestern.com. Art show curator Rose Frederick can be reached at 303-733-4755 or rosegfrederick@ comcast.net. She has also curated art shows at Parker’s PACE Center.

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

at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Rio Grande Restaurant, 9535 Park Meadows Drive. Go to LPDG.org. The group also has a very active Facebook page. In addition, we are also recognized by the State Libertarian party. Contact Wayne Harlos at 303-229-3435.

Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites. Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats. org. Social-discussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

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

Douglas County Libertarian Development Group meets

Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet

at 7 p.m. the Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information.

Lone Tree Democrats meet for First Friday Happy Hour the first Friday of every month at Los Arcos. Call Gordon at 303-7908264.

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

meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939.

The group is open to residents of Douglas County.

Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for information.

Professional BNI Connections of Lone Tree (www.thebniconnections.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:15-9 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest.

Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com.

Lone Tree Networking Professionals is a networking/leads group that meets Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Rio Grande Restaurant in Lone Tree. Exclusive business categories are open.

Visitors and new members are welcome. Contact Don Shenk at 303-746-0093.

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‘Mixed Bag’ is apt title for student show Arapahoe Community College exhibition wraps up on Jan. 13

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the holidays started on Dec. 15, a nicely installed new student exhibit was hung in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, with top works from the fall quarter.

Appropriately called “Mixed Bag,” it includes ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photography and installations and sometimes a mix of materials and techniques in a given work, such as Tanis Rustage’s “The Sky is the Limit,” a storytelling conceptual art piece that required craftsmanship and a sense of humor, as well as a painter’s training.

There are about 44 individual pieces exhibited, including a couple of sizable installations and small intricate metal pieces by jewelry students. Some of the latter were wearable, but others seemed to be miniature sculptures — treasures

IF YOU GO THE COLORADO GALLERY OF THE ARTS The Colorado Gallery of the Arts is in the Arapahoe Community College Annex, at the east end of the main Littleton ACC building, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive.

“Mixed Bag” runs through Jan. 13 and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. that would require a very special display spot where one would gain an up-close view.

Two installations are created by Kristi Gonzales: “Sold to the Highest Bidder,” in a corner directly across from the entrance, is a look at human trafficking. It includes a collection of tiny, toddler-sized Crocs hanging in rows. An accompanying flier says: “These Crocs are plastic, brightlycolored and perfectly manufactured. Each one represents the innocence residing in every victim of human trafficking and that sacred piece of them is hanging by a thread, tied up in a pretty bow, waiting to be sold …” The artist’s other installation contains a large flock of Japanese folded paper cranes, created with newspa-

“The Final,” acrylic on canvas, by ACC fine art student Kaitlin Sanders is included in the “Mixed Bag” exhibit in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton.

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per. It hangs in the center of the high-ceilinged gallery.

Student Kaitlin Sanders was helping gallery curator Trish Sangelo hang some paintings when we visited.

She has returned to college to fulfill her need “more and more, to paint,” after five years of working with autistic students, she said.

Her painting “The Final,” at four feet by six feet, is a brightly colored, happy image of exploding fireworks, and “Pop Space” pairs a

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Superwoman type with a Monument Valley sort of landscape that makes one smile while fabricating a story about it.

Sangelo commented that this is the second year for a number of new art faculty members, and the exhibit indicates a look toward pursuing a BFA degree at a four-year college.

Visitors might also focus on the collection of six white panels to the left of the entrance, which repeat the theme of the recent show geared towards

“The Sky is the Limit” by Tania Rustage is a conceptual artwork created from ceramics, paint and mixed media. blind students attending ACC. Each is by a different artist and includes a beautifully rendered black Oriental-looking image, a white ceramic image, a Haiku poem and a Braille translation.

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Smaller ski resorts tout authenticity to compete Consolidation by big companies drives independents to stand out A budget ski resort in western Colorado came up with an eye-popping offer — a $700 lift ticket, the most expensive in the nation. Only this lift ticket comes with a sweet bonus: a pair of handcrafted skis made from Colorado wood.

Gimmicky? Sure. But Sunlight Mountain Resort says that in an era of increasing ski-industry consolidation, where a handful of companies control more and more winter sport terrain, scrappy independent resorts need all the help they can get to compete with amenity-laden megaresorts.

From baking fresh doughnuts for skiers to displaying local art to play up a sense of community, smaller, independent resorts say they have to rely on personality.

“It’s the difference between Budweiser or a craft brew,” said Troy Hawks, Sunlight’s head of marketing and sales.

The ski industry used to be dominated by independent resorts, where

downhill and cross-country skiers would drive to a local mountain, maybe get a fireside cup of hot chocolate in a lodge, then drive home. A ski area with an on-mountain hotel was a rarity; one with nighttime entertainment and white-tablecloth dining would be a true destination.

Starting in the 1980s, larger conglomerate companies started consolidating ski areas, investing heavily to make their mountains 12-month vacation destinations.

They made room for upstart snowboarders. Added spas and skiing lessons for kids. Built condominiums and larger hotels. Allowed guests to buy one pass good at several mountain resorts.

Consolidation expanded in spurts.

The trend hit a new milestone last October when Vail Resorts of Broomfield spent $1.05 billion to buy Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc., North America’s biggest and busiest ski resort. The purchase brought Vail Resorts to a dozen ski areas, all of them destination resorts that court overnight guests.

“We’re seeing homogenization in the industry, no question,” said David Norden, CEO of Taos Ski Valley Inc., an independently owned resort in New Mexico.

Mega ski operators like Vail can afford to advertise worldwide, and they grab headlines when they grow.

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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

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.

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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.

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But an industry association that tracks skier visits says that smaller, independent resorts are holding their own.

“There’s the visible national destination resorts, but there’s a whole other aspect of the industry made up of resorts that are closer to home, that they’re easily accessible, affordable, and in many cases specialize in teaching people how to ski,” said Michael Berry, president of the National Ski Areas Association, based in Lakewood.

Just a fraction of the nations’ 463 ski areas are owned by multi-mountain conglomerates, and no one counts how many of the 57 million or so annual skier visits are made to independently owned mountains, Berry said.

But he conceded that consolidation isn’t going away, making it imperative that independent resorts keep locals coming back.

“The better they do, the more likely they are to be a target for acquisition. It’s one of those ironic realities,” Berry said.

Owners of the independent mountains say they’re trying to buck the consolidation trend by competing with personality.

At Taos, resort owners are investing in local art to play up the region’s acclaim for Southwestern art, especially pottery and textiles.

“As with any business, it’s important to try to come up with, `What is your differentiating factor?’”

Norden said.

One Colorado resort uses its lack of amenities as an attraction. Silverton Mountain in southwest Colorado has no terrain for beginners or intermediates. No ski school. No hotel. Just one lift and 1,800 acres of uncrowded terrain for expert skiers.

No frills. Just thrills.

“We set ourselves apart by limiting the daily skier visits and making the experience the opposite of others,” said Silverton Mountain co-founder Jen Brill, who happily boasts that her mountain sees as many skiers in a season as the megaresort Breckenridge Ski Resort sees in a busy winter weekend.

Another independent resort touts its family-friendly vibe, taking pride in its lack of alcohol sales and abundance of ski lessons.

Brad Moretz, co-owner of Appalachian Ski Mtn. in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, said independent resorts simply need to play up their differences to keep a hold in a consolidating industry.

“There are lots of people that look for a more personal experience,” Moretz said. “The conglomerates do a good job, but there is absolutely no replacement for pride of ownership.”

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A man takes to his ATV to clear snow from the sidewalk in Meridian Village in northern Douglas County on Jan. 5. The storm brought less snow than predicted, but freezing temperatures closed schools and kept many commuters off the streets.

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Joanne Meade, 85, who has been a dancer and teacher for 70 years

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nestled in a corner of Castle Rock — past a hotel, a body shop and Douglas County Firearms along Park Street — sits a dance school that’s lived the ages.

The building seems to exude a sense of nostalgia and looks to be as much a museum of its owner’s life as it is a school.

But that’s not surprising: For Joanne Meade, dance has been a constant companion for 70 of her 85 years.

And for more than the past 25 years, she has shared her passion day in and day out with the students who have walked through the dance studio’s doors.

“Ballet has always been my life,” said Meade, a lively woman who pairs dark-rimmed glasses with her long white hair. “I don’t think I’d want to do anything else.”

She could have pursued her music degree or stuck with nursing, which she did for 18 years.

But Meade knows what she loves, she said, and has given her days to it.

Nurturing her passion Between the front entrance and the classroom, students must first pass through a hallway lined by memorabilia of her past.

There are photos of Meade’s mentors, many now gone, and other renowned names in dance history. Blackand-white glamour shots of a young Meade hang next to framed diplomas

Joanne Meade, 85, has been teaching dance for more than 60 years with no plans to retire soon.

JESSICA GIBBS and plaques from her decorated career.

The classroom glitters with trophies.

Beaten, worn and torn ballet slippers hang from the walls.

And old-time music ranging from classical symphonies to songbirds of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s often echoes from the mirrored room where she teaches her craft.

Meade, who grew up in Atwood, Illinois, began teaching ballet in the summers as a junior in high school on the second floor of her grandmother’s barn.

She charged 50 cents a lesson and gradually raised fees to 75 cents.

In the following years, she studied music at Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music and dance at Millikin University in Illinois.

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Classical music filled the room as the three women poised themselves in front of a bar. With Meade demonstrating the moves, they flowed through ballet positions and stretches.

Meade was quick to correct bad form, making sure legs were straight when necessary and toes kept on the ground.

“She’s fabulous,” Domareck said. “She teaches you the real dance.”

Betsy Gubbels of Franktown began taking classes after enrolling her three children in Meade’s classes.

Her son Adam, then in junior high school, had tried sports but didn’t find his niche, she said. One of his friends was a student of Meade’s and so he decided to try dancing. Soon after, his older sisters joined in their freshman and sophomore years of high school.

Gubbels began to notice her son’s feet never stopped moving.

“She knows where she wants to be with a student and if she hasn’t gotten there she doesn’t just lay back and say, `Close enough,’ ” Gubbels said. “She can be the iron maiden sometimes, but by golly she gets results.”

Today, peering at the history on her walls, Meade said she isn’t looking at retirement anytime soon.

“I haven’t died yet,” Meade said with a laugh.

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Then came a year in Naples, Italy, dancing for the San Carlo Ballet Company before stints with Chicago dance companies. Meade said she studied under names like Annette Van Dyke, a longtime dance instructor at Millikin, and renowned Chicago tap dancers Tommy Sutton and Jimmy Payne.

Dances like tap and jazz were necessary to learn, she said, if she wanted to build a well-rounded school. That she has steadily done for the past few decades — and she’s not slowing down.

Meade has a list of classes she wants to add among her traditional offerings like ballet and tap. Those ideas include a class where new mothers can dance with their infants and classes for the blind or children with special needs.

Students come to her mostly

Joanne Meade, a stickler for technique, instructs three pupils in her beginning ballet class for adults as they move through ballet stances.

JESSICA GIBBS through word of mouth and have ranged in age from young children to high school students to adults in their retirement.

‘The real dance’ Geri Domareck, 70, began studying with Meade before her son’s wedding.

“We always promised ourselves dance lessons,” Domareck said of she and her husband.

They began with ballroom but over time Domareck added new styles to her repertoire. A couple of years ago she took up tap and roughly six months ago began a ballet stretching class and beginner ballet.

Students say Meade is strict on technique.

On a recent Tuesday afternoon, Meade led Domareck and two other classmates through their beginner ballet training.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Town Hall Arts Center Presents ‘Avenue Q’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays, from Friday, Jan. 13, to Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2450 W Main St., Littleton. Additional shows are at 2 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, and at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or go to townhallartscenter.org/ avenue-q.

Zikr Dance Ensemble Apprentice Program Auditions: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Denver Ballet Theatre & Centerstage Stars studios, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial. For ages 16 and older. Five-week course, from May 15 to June 17. Go to www.zikrdance.com for details.

MUSIC

Kaia Kena & Friends Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Night of original songs and heartwarming stories. Go to http://gshep. org/ministry/music-missionconcert-series.

ART

DIY@DCL Sundays: Homemade Gifts: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Learn techniques for crafting homemade gifts. All ages. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

DIY Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane.

Learn a variety of DIY how-tos. All ages. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL. org.

DIY How-To Fest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Drop in for how-to demonstrations and hands-on activities including arts and crafts and cooking. All ages. Call 303-7917323 or go to www.DCL.org.

EVENTS

Lifelong Learning Fridays: 2 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Get hands-on experience with different tech devices. For ages 50plus. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

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Time & Togetherness S’mores and Stories: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Seven Stones, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. Call 303-6199697 or go to www.discoversevenstones.com/events to RSVP. Amy Klein of KidzArt leads a hands-on craft, guitarist Dana Klein leads a sing-along, and Judy Hill of Douglas County Spellbinders tells stories.

DEMTA Concert: 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14, at Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association students ages will perform. Contact Ann Riggs at 303-841-2976.

Chihuahua, Small Dog Rescue Meet and Greet: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14, at Petco, 7460 S. University Blvd., Littleton. Sneak

Organizing Your Genealogy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet Drive, Parker. Pat Roberts has 30-plus years of genealogical experience as a researcher, teacher, lecturer and writer. The Parker Genealogical Society business meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.

Contact parkergenealogical@ yahoo.com Roadmap to Positive and Purposeful Aging: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11 at the Highlands Ranch Metro District, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. Threepart series; guest speaker is Gary Foster. Registration required; call 7204922 or go to www. highlandsranch. org/signmeup.

Herndon Davis and the Face on the Barroom Floor: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Presented by historian Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel. Davis is the artist who painted the face on the barroom floor in Central City’s Teller House. Copies of “Herndon Davis: Painting Colorado History, 1901-1962,” co-authored by Noel, will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303-795-3961.

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

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Library Media and Digitization Tools: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy. com.

Blanket Drive for Homeless: drop off blankets from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8z Real Estate, 734 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Blankets also may be dropped off Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Sage Canyon Elementary School, 2420 Autumn Sage St., or Flagstone Elementary, 104 Lovington St.,; and from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Rhyolite Park, 1701 Crystal Valley Parkway, or Plum Creek Golf Course, 331 Players Club Drive. Contact Jim Cote at 970-8199652 or jim.cote@8z.com.

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.

Fundamentals of Estate Planning: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Highlands Ranch Metro District, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. Attorney Brandon Campbell reviews the basics related to estate planning, including the paperwork needed to carry out your wishes. Registration is required; call 720-240-4922 or go to www. highlandsranch.org/signmeup.

Discover Future Career: Dentistry: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Ages 6-12 learn from a local professional what it takes to be a dentist. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

Conservation in Colorado Lecture Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Presented by the Audubon Society of Greater Denver, topics include “USGS, Environmental Health & Monitoring” on Jan. 18; “Government Accountability Office, Energy Choices and Impact on Birds” on Jan. 25; an “Audubon Rockies, Western Rivers Action Network” on Feb. 1. Proceeds support programs of the Audubon Nature Center. Go to http://www.denveraudubon.org/events/2017-01/ Mystery Book Discussion, Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. The Thursday

Mystery Group will discuss “The Fixer,” by Joesph Finder. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

Evening with ‘Confident Parent’ Author Jane Scott: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Scott shares parenting tips and advice from her book.

Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

Adolesco International Youth Exchange Coffee: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 22, at Peet’s Coffee at the Streets at SouthGlenn, 6751 S. York St., Ste. 518, Centennial. Adolesco accepts applications from children and teens from ages 9-18. Applications are due March 29. RSVP at colorado@ adolesco.org, or go to www.

Facebook/Adolesco.org/events for details on other gatherings.

HEALTH

Quick Class: Apple Cider Vinegar: 3-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Learn how to use apple cider vinegar to support blood sugar regulation, a healthy body weight, heart health, and more. Call 303-471-9400.

Burns & McDonnell Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 9785 Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Centennial.

Inside the G116 Conference Room.

Contact the Bonfils Appointment

West Bowles Community Church Blood Drive: 2-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 12325 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton.

Inside the gym. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

Metabolic Reset for Weight Loss: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. For adults. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

PACE Center Blood Drive: 9:30-11:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20, at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. In the bloodmobile. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or bonfils.org.

How Your Body Really Works (or Doesn’t): 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Knowing how nutrients work with your body makes it easier to v understand which supplements G to take and why. Call 303-471- S 9400.

D T St. Thomas More Parish Center Blood Drive: 7:30-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7071 E. Otero Ave., Centennial. Inside St. Francis Hall. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

Our Father Lutheran Church Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 22, at 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

Christ Lutheran Church Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch.

Inside the Fellowship Hall. Contact Dianne Yoss at 303-7910803 or bonfils.org.

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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The Rock Canyon High School varsity cheer team poses for a team photo in front of the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Back row, from left: Abby Fletcher, Sara Snocker, Lauren Schulz, Brianna Newberry, Kelsey Young, Taylor Desmond, Jaycee Weber, Ryan Burger, Ariel Lepard, Hailey Mosteller, Kaylee Sandoval. Second row: coach Amanda Mundaca, left, coach Nicole Gambatese. Front row, from left, Loren Rylander, Kaila Tangney, Kait MacLeod, Schyler Geck, Olivia Sumners, Elle Bailey, Julia Skibness, Kara Lencke, Sabrina Elsell, Avery Kane.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DAWN SEYMOUR

Another state win for the Rock Canyon cheer team STAFF REPORT

The Rock Canyon High School varsity cheer team won the 5A All Girl Cheer division of the CHSAA State Spirit Championship at the Denver Coliseum on Dec. 9 and 10.

The accomplishment marks the

team’s third win in the past four years.

The championship welcomes teams from across the state to compete in a number of classifications and disciplines, including co-ed cheer, jazz poms and more. All teams compete in the first

round. Finalists are then selected based on their scores. Rock Canyon was up against 33 teams in the first round and six teams in the finals.

Tryouts for the Rock Canyon cheer team are held every May. The girls attend a summer camp and work hard at perfecting a routine for the

statewide competition, said Sandy Skibness, a Rock Canyon parent volunteer.

The team also performs at the school’s sporting events and will compete in the National High School Cheerleading Competition in Florida this February.

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SPORTS

Embracing variety is something special

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Castle View’s John Fulton and Valor Christian’s Colton Carlson (30) battle for a loose puck during a faceoff in the Jan. 6 Highlands Conference game at Family Sports Center. Fulton had a goal but the Sabercats dropped a 4-3 overtime decision to the Eagles. JIM BENTON

Valor Christian hockey stepping forward Eagles off to an 8-1 start after victories over Castle View, Rampart

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Coach George Gwozdecky is quick to admit the rebuilding job of Valor Christian’s hockey program is not

complete.

Gwozdecky is in his second season as Valor’s mentor after a long coaching career that included recent stops at the University of Denver and the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning.

Coming off two seasons in which it went 5-31-0, Valor was 10-9-1 in his first campaign. This season, buoyed by four students that played AAA hockey, the Eagles are 6-0 in the Highlands Conference, 8-1 overall and are ranked fifth in the CHSAANow.

KEEPING SCORE WITH...

RYAN HOLT Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete?

Michael Jordan. He was my Dad’s favorite, and watching back on what he did with the game just amazes me.

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

My favorite type of music would be country and the Zac Brown Band.

What is your favorite subject in school?

History. I just like to know about the past because it is interesting to me.

Do you play video games, and if so, which one(s)?

I like any type of game but mostly the ones with huge maps and free range like “Skyrim.”

Do you have any pre-competition superstitions or rituals?

Take a hot shower and stretch, and I have an order in which I stretch.

What is your favorite book?

“Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief.” I just loved the book.

What are your plans for after high school graduation?

I plan to go to college and major in sports and exercise science.

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.

com poll.

“We’ve certainly made some progress,” Gwozdecky said following a 4-3 conference win over Castle View on Jan. 5 at the Family Sports Center in Centennial. “I like to say it’s baby steps. We experienced the best team in the state the other night (6-0 loss to Regis Jesuit) and we’re still a ways away from that level, but what I see in our team is that we’ve improved our SEE VALOR, P26

STANDOUT PERFORMERS Holley Dennis, swimming, freshman, Mountain Vista: At the Mountain Vista Invitational at Colorado Mines Jan. 7, Dennis won the 100 breaststroke in 1:07.01, the 50 freestyle in 25.20 and swam a leg on the 200 medley relay team.

Sam Kail, basketball, senior, Littleton: He scored 44 points and half the total for the Lions, who dropped two Jefferson County 4A games. Kail scored 24 points in a 51-50 setback to Standley Lake on Jan. 5 and had 20 points in a 76-38 loss to Evergreen on Jan.7 Sam Masten, basketball, junior, Rock Canyon: He took game-high honors with 30 points in the Jaguars’ 65-58 overtime victory over Rangeview on Jan. 6.

Corey Seng, basketball, senior, ThunderRidge: He scored 30 points and pulled down 10 rebounds on Jan. 6 as the Grizzlies pulled off a 71-61 upset over top-ranked George Washington.

Micah Strahan, wrestling, sophomore, Legend: In five duals matches, he had four pins and a decision on Jan. 7 at the Legend Dual Match Tournament.

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

ess Boade is a special athlete who isn’t following the trend of sports specialization.

Many organizations, including the NCAA, United States OlymOVERTIME pic Committee and professional sports leagues, have voiced their opposition to early specialization, in which young athletes train for and play only one sport.

Boade, a senior at Valor Christian, Jim Benton is an elite soccer player who committed to compete at Duke when she was a sophomore.

She has played in the Olympic Development Program and the Elite Club National League for Colorado Real.

However, she is playing on Valor’s defending Class 4A state championship basketball team and she participated in track and field last season.

She will play soccer this spring for the Eagles and not run track.

After nine games this season, the 5-foot-4 Boade leads team in scoring with 12.4 points per game. She is also averaging 2.8 assists and 4.6 steals.

“I kind of grew up playing basketball,” Boade said. “My mom played in college. I actually wasn’t going to play basketball this year. As of the first day of the season, I decided to play. It’s hard to do both. Coach (Jessika Caldwell) is awesome in helping me balance the schedule.

“In my soccer world, they all hate that I play basketball but I just think it refreshes my mind. When you do the same thing over and over you get sick of it. So many people get burned out. The other thing is both sports help each other. When you came back to soccer after basketball, there’s just something about it that I can see the play and the angles and stuff.”

Sooner or later, however, schedules conflict.

Boade will miss a Valor basketball game Jan. 20 and a state playoff game Feb. 17-20 because of a club soccer commitment.

State basketball leaders Basketball has resumed after the much-too-long holiday break and it’s time to glance at the state statistical leaders.

There are plenty of area Class 5A and 4A boys and girls ranked in the top 10 in various categories and there are a few state leaders, especially in the 4A ranks.

Standley Lake junior Garrett SEE BENTON, P26

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Local standout propels U.S. to gold Shootout goals lead Americans past Russia and Canada

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Troy Terry, the Highlands Ranch native and sophomore on the University of Denver hockey team, was flooded with emotion as he and his teammates on the United States World Junior team sang the national anthem.

Terry’s shootout goals in the semifinals and finals helped the United States win the gold medal at the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships, which concluded Jan. 5 in Montreal.

“There were so many emotions,” said Terry, recalling standing with his teammates during the awards ceremony after he scored the lone, game-winning shootout goal in the 5-4 victory over Canada that gave the Americans their fourth World Junior Championship gold medal and first since 2013 as Team USA went undefeated in the tournament.

“I was proud to be an American and proud of the group of guys. All the support I got from people all over the country showed what the win meant.

It is something will always remember.”

In Denver’s 6-1 win over Arizona State on Jan. 7, Troy Terry had a career-high five points, with two goals and three assists.

COURTESY OF SHANNON VALERIO Terry received support from somebody special to he and his father Chuck. He was named after former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and he received two tweets from Aikman to congratulate him and the U.S. team.

“Troy Aikman was a big idol and he sent tweets to me,” Terry, 19, said. “That was special and probably more special for my Dad.” In the United States’ 4-3 shootout win over Russia in

the semifinals, Terry scored three goals, including the decisive tally in the seven-round shootout. All three goals were scored five-hole (through the goalie’s legs).

Then in the finale against Canada, Terry was the fourth U.S. player in the shootout and he went five-hole again and got the only score for the U.S. “I was not known as a shootout specialist before this,” Terry said. “The five-hole has kind of been my go-to move.

I wasn’t going to go five-hole against Canada. I figured the goalie was expecting me to shoot there. It opened up and that’s where I went.”

Terry went to Rock Canyon High School as a freshman and sophomore and played six seasons with the Colorado Thunderbirds club team. He also was part of the USA Hockey National Team development program, where he gained some international experience.

He committed to DU when George Gwozdecky, currently the Valor Christian high school coach, was coaching the Pioneers. In 19 games with DU this season, Terry has 11 goals and is tied for the team lead with 22 points.

“Troy committed to us and he was still playing for the Thunderbirds at the time,” Gwozdecky said. “I remember sitting with him and his mom and dad in my office.

Unfortunately I never had a chance to coach him, but we knew he was going to be a pretty good player.”

Gwozdecky said Terry almost didn’t make the U.S. World team but Steve Miller, former DU associate coach and current Air Force Academy director of hockey and World Junior assistant coach, pleaded that it would be a mistake to leave Terry off the team.

“They had their main camp in August and they were going to cut him because he just didn’t do a whole lot,” Gwowdecky said. “Steve Miller was the one who recruited him to come to Denver and Steve said we have to keep this kid around and at least watch his progress in October and November.

“He’s made some great progress in three months at DU and so they kept him on the team and it was good they did. Troy did a heck of a job.”

ThunderRidge girls can’t slow Cherry Creek Defending champion Grizzlies are amid rebuilding season

Key players/statistics Cherry Creek was led by junior Jaela Richardson with 18 points and senior Delaney Bernard with 14 points.

ThunderRidge played without junior Maddie Duren, who was sidelined with a concussion, and freshman Kristina Keefe. Senior Emily Iskiyan and junior Christina Martinez each had nine points to pace the Grizzlies, who were outrebounded 41-20.

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ThunderRidge girls basketball coach Matt Asik doesn’t need to be reminded how difficult it is to defend a state championship.

Asik guided the Grizzlies to the Class 5A state title a year ago, but ThunderRidge saw its overall record dip to 4-7 after a 66-40 loss to visiting Cherry Creek in a Jan. 7 non-league game.

“Just losing eight seniors and the leadership, we’re just trying to figure out who is stepping into those roles and trying to fit the pieces together that we don’t even know,” Asik said.

“It’s going to play havoc. It’s just the process of figuring out what we can do.

“You rarely see frustration. We were down by 30 points against Creek and the players were still focused and trying. No one is pointing fingers, no one

ThunderRidge senior Keola Enos drives toward the lane during the Jan. 7 non-league game at the Grizzly Den against Cherry Creek. Enos had eight points but Creek rolled to a 65-40 victory.

JIM BENTON is blaming anybody. We have great attitudes. The kids are getting tougher.”

Key moments Three scoring runs by Cherry Creek broke open the game.

The Bruins outscored the Grizzlies 11-0 late in the first quarter and early

in the second to take a 19-6 lead. Creek scored 17 straight points during a 21-6 spurt in the third quarter to increase its lead to 25 points.

And starting the final quarter, the Bruins reeled off an 18-4 spurt and took a 37-point advantage into the final 4:22 of the game.

They said it “You can learn more from a loss than a win,” Asik said. “They did a great job of trapping on ball screens.

We’d come off a screen and there were two people and how are we going to get past two 6-footers? Yeah, there are all kinds of things to learn. “ Going forward Cherry Creek, 6-4 and 2-0 in the Centennial League, has a league game at Arapahoe on Jan. 14.

ThunderRidge has a Jan. 14 nonleague game against George Washington.

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Jaguars win swim meet through heft of numbers Rock Canyon’s large team helps it build up points against Mountain Vista

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The chilly outside temperatures did nothing to lessen the hot competition in the water at the Northridge Recreation Center pool on Jan. 3 as Rock Canyon and Mountain Vista faced off in a dual swimming meet.

Event wins were about even as Mountain Vista entries finished first in five events while Rock Canyon entries won six events.

However, the Jaguars won the meet in Highlands Ranch because Rock Canyon earned additional points as a result of the team having more entries in most events. The final tally showed the Jaguars outpointed the Golden Eagles 204 to 128 in varsity competition and 215 to 99 in JV competition.

Rock Canyon Coach Nicole Vanderpool said there is a fantastic chemistry among the swimmers on this year’s team. She said freshmen through seniors regularly work together and they make her proud of their devotion to the sport and their sportsmanship.

“We are a big team this year with about 75 swimmers on the roster,” she said. “We do have challenges arranging practices because our daily 90-minute practices times and locations at the different recreation center change frequently. But we deal with it and push ahead.”

She said the team is a mix of return-

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Martin is the Class 4A boys free throw leader with 61 points coming from the charity stripe. He has made 61-of-93 attempts for a 66

Reagan Mathieson completes a leg of the 500-meter freestyle during the Rock Canyon-Mountain Vista dual swimming meet held at the Northridge Recreation Center. The Jaguar freshman won the event with a time of 5:35.64. ing veterans and talented newcomers.

The coach said some amazing freshmen swimming in distance events like the 500 freestyle may be a surprise to opponents this season. She said there are also some fast sprinters competing in the 50 and the 100 freestyle events.

Relays are team strengths for Rock Canyon, which won all three junior varsity relays and two of the three varsity relays. Individual winning events for the Jaguars included Jessica Beckwith in the 100 freestyle, Regan Mathieson in the 500 freestyle, and Makenna Mathieson in the 200 individual medley and the 200 backstroke.

Mountain Vista Coach Rob Nassar said he has about 40 athletes out for the team this season.

“We have a good team made up of a lot of new talent looking to prove themselves, so swimming against Rock Canyon is a good test for us,”

percent accuracy figure. The rankings are determined by the number of free throws made and not by percentage.

Senior Travis Cowan of Wheat Ridge is the state 4A leader in steals with an average of 4.2 per game.

In the girls 4A state statistics, Green Mountain senior

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skill level, our depth, experience and work ethic.”

The Eagles defeated Rampart 9-3 on Jan. 7.

Key moments Valor senior defenseman Brendon Beaver scored 25 seconds into overtime following a scramble in front of the net and it marked the third goal in 86 seconds in a wild finish to the game.

“Michael Brown came out of the corner and passed it to me,” Beaver said. “I got to the net and put it in.

I was in the right place at the right time.”

he said. “I feel our sprint event fits us well and is the strength of our team this year.”

The Golden Eagles freestyle swimmers accounted for team wins in three varsity events. Holley Dennis won the 200 freestyle, Natalie Arky won the 50 freestyle, and Mountain Vista won the 200 freestyle relay. Dennis also won the 100 butterfly and Arky won the 100 breaststroke He said it is a challenge not having a pool at the high school.

“All four of the Highlands Ranch schools face the same challenge,” he said. “The result is we get a 90-minute block of time for practice each day at one of the three Highlands Ranch recreation centers, but we have to communicate well with the kids because the times and locations of practices change.”

He said he probably could have a larger team if there was more space

Corrina Archuleta and Standley Lake junior Makena Prey have both made 50 free throws. Archuleta has connected of 50-of-63 tries (79 percent) while Prey has gone 50-of-75 (67 percent).

Jill Smith of D’Eveyln is the 4A 3-pointer leader, averaging 2.4 per game and

Castle View took a 3-2 lead on Mike Gaudio’s goal with 1:01 left in regulation. Valor pulled its goalie and junior Luke Lonneman was credited with the tying goal with 21 seconds remaining, which sent the game into a 5-minute overtime.

Key players/statistics Lonneman had two goals and Mason Hoehn finished with two points for the Eagles, with a goal and assist.

John Fulton, Ty Johnson and Gaudio scored Castle View’s goals.

Gaudio also was credited with an assist.

They said it “This was a big contest for us to see where we are,” Castle View

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and practice time.

Jaguar Makenna Mathieson had a good meet as she won two individual events, the 200 individual medley and the 100-meter backstroke plus she was a member of the both the winning 200 medley relay team and the 400 freestyle relay team.

“My two older sisters started swimming when they were little so I sort of followed along with them,” she said. “I didn’t like swimming at first. I didn’t like all the practice you had to put in to cut half a second off your time. But I grew to love the sport and it is the only sport I do.”

She said that during high school season, she spends eight to 10 hours a week in practice and each day swims one to two miles.

“It is fun sometimes, but most of the time, all the practice isn’t fun,” she said. “But I love the sport and my favorite event is the backstroke because I am good at it and it is the most fun.”

Rock Canyon senior Sydnie Saddoris also started swimming when she was a little girl, fell in love with the sport and stuck with it.

Normally a sprint-distance freestyler, she finished fifth in the 500 freestyle. However, she joined forces with teammates Arky, Meghan Maleri and Dennis to win the 200 freestyle relay.

She also was a member of the secondplace 400 freestyle relay team.

“I started swimming when I was little and fell in love with the sport because she loves the water,” she said.

“Swimming is physically demanding but I think the hardest thing about being swimmer is the mental challenge. You can push through physical issues but sometimes it is very hard to overcome the challenges of swimming mentally.”

Angi Reed of D’Evelyn is the state 4A leader in steals with an average of six per game.

Rock Canyon junior Sam Matsen is scoring 23.4 points a game and he gets to the free throw line a lot.

He is the Class 5A boys free throw leader, making 84-of-

coach Al Quintana said. “This was kind of a measuring stick for us to see if we can play with the best teams in the state. Valor was ranked fifth and we took them to the wire and they know we did. We should have had it. They got a couple lucky bounces and it went their way.”

Castle View, a team with players from Douglas County, Ponderosa, Legend , Chaparral and Castle View high schools, went 7-11 in its first campaign last season and the Sabercats are 5-3 this season and showing signs of improvement with each game.

Gwozdecky pointed to the Eagles putting more shots at the net as the key to the win over Castle View.

“The biggest problem I saw in our game as it wore on, we had opportu-

115 attempts (73 percent).

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-5664083.

nities to deliver shots and we kept making one more move, one more pass and all of a sudden the scoring chances fizzled,” Gwozdecky said.

“Often the best play is to force the goaltender to make the save. It’s never a bad play to deliver a puck on the net.”

Going forward Castle View, 3-3 in the Highlands Conference, plays Heritage Jan. 12.

The Sabercats rallied from the Valor loss with a 9-0 win over Mullen on Jan. 7 as Hunter Meissner, Fulton, JP Perez and Jared Perez each had two goals.

Valor, after the victory over Rampart in which Lonneman had two goals, takes on Crested Butte Jan. 13.

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LEGISLATURE FROM PAGE 8

Duran, a Denver Democrat, told the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce that she’s optimistic lawmakers can hammer out a compromise on the long-debated developer-liability question.

But she added that developers shouldn’t expect a friendlier Democratic House under her leadership.

“I stand strong against taking away consumer rights,’’ Duran told the business leaders.

Plenty of attention will be paid to health care, and both Democrats and Republicans say they need to study how they can prepare for a possible repeal or other changes to the Affordable Care Act this session.

Colorado’s Medicaid insurance for the needy costs the state $6.4 billion annually.

One in five residents is already on Medicaid, and nearly 1.5 million residents will depend on it this year.

Western Slope residents pay some of the highest premiums in the country under

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the health law — and they have only one provider. Lawmakers will be under pressure to help without clear guidance from Washington.

Hickenlooper also is asking legislators to crack down on the so-called “gray’’ — if not outright illegal — pot market. He cites liberal rules on the number of marijuana plants recreational users and caregiver can grow, and he contends drug cartels are taking advantage of those rules to export Colorado pot harvests to other states.

The governor wants more information from people who grow pot on behalf of sick people and a ban on recreational pot users putting together large communal grows.

Eyes also will be on both Congress and local environmental rules regarding enduring topics central to Coloradans: energy, protecting jobs for those who develop it, and the uncertain future of state and federal plans to keep it clean.

“We don’t know what dictates, or removal of dictates, from Washington, D.C., may do to us,’’ Grantham said.

— Associated Press writer Kristen Wyatt contributed to this report.

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Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@ gmail.com for more information.

Lone Tree Ladies 9-Hole Golf. Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Thursday morning 9-hole golf group. The group is open to women golfers ages 18 and older. Applications and more informaiton are available in the Lone Tree Pro Shop or visit http://LTL9Hole.ghinclub. com Contact Nancy Cushing, league president, at 720-560-9333 or email LTL9hole@gmail.com.

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

Public Notices Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Lone Tree NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0288 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/17/2016 2:41:00 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: JOSEPH R. EVANCICH AND ARLINE M. EVANCICH Original Beneficiary: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 3/24/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003037882 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $60,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $58,763.55

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 installments of principal and interest, together with 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: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF LONE TREE, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED INST #2003014085, ID# 2231-091-04004, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 35, BLOCK 2, LONE TREE FLG. NO.1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, CO. Which has the address of: 8119 Lodgepole Trl , Lone Tree, 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, March 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.

Public Trustees

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

First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID C. WALKER Colorado Registration #: 36551 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: (303) 393-8438 Attorney File #: 3500-117 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0288 First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Englewood NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0274 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/2/2016 8:03:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: STACEY BRUNSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 200514 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005062762 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $164,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $165,684.39 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. *Loan Modification Agreement dated January 30, 2015*

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SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 200514 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/30/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/11/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005062762 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $164,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $165,684.39 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.

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*Loan Modification Agreement dated January 30, 2015* 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: UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 19, MERIDIAN- VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005018653, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIANVILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9768 Mayfair Street #D, Englewood, CO 80112 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 22, 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: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-00537SH

orado 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: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

day, January 31, 2017, at the same address.

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The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section II-B) – 10,710 LF • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS)(6 Foot - 6 Inch) – 36,120 LF • Concrete Pavement (10 Inch) (Class P) – 5,180 SY • Concrete Curb Ramp (6 Inch) – 8,176 SY

Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall The name, address and telephone numbers of To legal advertise yourhave public notices call 303-566-4100 received prequalification status (active the attorney(s) representing the holder of status) with the Colorado Department of Transthe indebtedness is: portation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

DAVID A. SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 Any questions on the bidding process shall be 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project EnginGREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 eer at 303.660.7490.

Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: Plan holder information, can be found on the Attorney File #: 16-00537SH Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE Legal Notice No.: 930443 DATES on the Public Trustee website: First Publication: January 5, 2017 http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Last Publication: January 12, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Legal Notice No.: 2016-0274 First Publication: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Public Notice Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

Government Legals Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2017 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND HANDICAP RETROFIT PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2017-001 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the removal and replacement of sidewalk, installation of new sidewalk, curb and gutter, inlet repair, relocation of irrigation and upgrading several handicap ramps to meet the requirements with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout Douglas County. Traffic control is necessary for each area.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

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

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section II-B) – 10,710 LF • Removal of Curb and Gutter, Type 2 (Section MS)(6 Foot - 6 Inch) – 36,120 LF • Concrete Pavement (10 Inch) (Class P) – 5,180 SY • Concrete Curb Ramp (6 Inch) – 8,176 SY Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Separate sealed bids for 2017 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2017-003 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of placement of asphalt planing and overlay, patching, pavement marking, traffic control, and sediment control at various locations throughout Douglas County.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

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

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.

The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Asphalt Mat (Planing) (1 1/2 Inch Thickness) – 211,526 SY • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 1,963 TONS • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (Haul and Asphalt) (Paving) (2 Inch) – 54,554 TONS • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (Haul and Asphalt) (Paving) (5 Inch) – 1,000 TONS Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

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

Legal Notice NO.: First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: January 19, 2017 Publisher: The Douglas County News Press

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First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

DAVID C. WALKER Colorado Registration #: 36551 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BOULEVARD TOWER TWO, SUITE 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80222 Phone #: (303) 329-3363 Fax #: (303) 393-8438 Attorney File #: 3500-117

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: UNIT D, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 19, MERIDIAN- VILLA CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON MARCH 3, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005018653, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MERIDIANVILLA CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 16, 2004 AT RECEPTION NO. 2004007079 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0288 First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0274 First Publication: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Legal Notice No.: 930443 First Publication: January 5, 2017 Last Publication: January 12, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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Which has the address of: 9768 Mayfair Street #D, Englewood, CO 80112 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.

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

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 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

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