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‘This movement will make a difference’ — let’s hope so

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isten to Ali Shultz.

The cardboard sign that hangs around her neck reads “Thoughts and prayers will never be enough.”

She stands in the cooling shade of towering pine trees, with her mother and friend, and the thousands gathered at Denver’s Civic Center Park for the March 24 studentorganized rally and march protesting gun violence.

“We need to change,” the 16-yearold from Boulder High School says.

“I want to feel safe.

Ann Macari When a fire alarm Healey goes off . . . ” Tears suddenly well in her eyes, roll down her cheeks.

“I don’t want to go to school someday and not come home.”

Listen to Erik Frederiksen.

He is 19, from Seattle, studying at the University of Denver. During his senior year in high school, he experienced three lockdowns.

“It’s terrifying when you see a tweet go out — ‘I am on my way to shoot up a school‘ — and you sit there for two hours waiting for something to happen.” Police later arrested a student who wasn’t in school that day.

A few weeks earlier, someone had scrawled “Don’t come to school on Friday” on a bathroom wall. School was canceled that day.

“After that, you kind of prepare. You figure out where you’re going to hide, where your exits are. It’s stayed with me ever since.”

He holds a sign that says “Books not bullets.”

‘I’m so proud of the kids’ Signs are everywhere. Small ones.

Big ones. Simple, scrawled, colorful, sophisticated. They wave in the air, clutched in hands, a sea of words that punch bluntly.

Enough.

If politicians won’t lead us, then we must make them.

2nd Amendment is not code for run for your life.

Change gun laws or change Congress.

Peace is a central mission of Montessori teachings. Children are our hope for the future, she says, “our only hope for peace.”

Ali Shultz, 16, left, and friend Michela Santucci, 17, an exchange student from Italy, are Boulder High School students who joined the thousands at Civic Center for Denver’s March for Our Lives. They started crying when they talked about feeling safe at school.

ANN MACARI HEALEY Students are lucky enough to go to school. We shouldn’t feel lucky to go home.

We will not be your target practice.

Young people descended on Civic Center Park this spring-like afternoon by the thousands to demand change in gun laws that they believe will prevent violence in their classrooms and communities. They were part of a nationwide clarion call, March for our Lives, led and organized by students, set in motion by student survivors of the Parkland, Florida, shooting on Valentine’s Day that killed 17 students and educators.

But parents, grandparents and adults of all ages poured into the park, too.

Kathie Hart, 74, leans against a wall, watching the young people. A former English and French teacher, she drove from Thornton to support them and their cause.

“I’m so proud of the kids,” she says with fervor. “They are eloquent. They are powerful. They are passionate.

And they are respectful . . . They’re doing a better job at speaking to the issues” than those in Congress. “I am so proud of them.”

Carol Starmack, a member of the American Montessori Society in town for its annual conference, and so inspired by the student movement, had to be there.

‘This movement will make a difference’ The air in the park seems charged.

Electric. Music pulses through speakers. Chants swell. But it’s confidence, buoyed by the youthful belief of invincibility, which makes itself heard loud and clear.

“Students aren’t going to stop until something actually changes, however long that actually takes,” says Madeline Bond, 15, a sophomore from Dakota Ridge High School in Jefferson County.

“I want to let our senators in Congress know we want change,” says Kathryn Chandler, 17, who drove six hours from Garden City, Kansas, with her mom, because the Denver rally was the closest. “We’re done with being silent.”

“This movement will make a difference,” Erik says. “This time, it’s all different types of people coming together on both sides of the aisle, and people are sick and tired of seeing this happen.”

A recent poll by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows he may be right. Results found nearly 7 in 10 adults now favor stricter gun control measures, the strongest level of support since the Associated Press first asked the question in 2015. Overall, 90 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of gun owners and 50 percent of Republicans support tightening such laws.

School shootings remain a very small fraction of the gun violence that leaves a child dead or injured, on average, every hour in this country, according to a Washington Post analysis. But the analysis found nearly 200 people have died in school shootings since 1999 — the year 12 students and a teacher died in the Columbine High School tragedy — and more than 187,000 students in primary and secondary schools have experienced a shooting on campus during school hours.

‘You can’t underestimate any day’ Fear that someday it will be their turn is real, students say.

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Many students know what they want. They say they don’t want to abolish the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. But they want stricter regulations on background and mental health checks and the gunpermitting process. They want a ban on assault weapons.

Katie Lurie, 14, a freshman at Littleton High School, calls them commonsense gun laws. They “should be easy to comprehend,” she says. “It’s what students need to feel safe in their schools.”

Noah Hollingshead, 18, will graduate from Castle View High School in Douglas County in May. He hunts. He knows guns and rifles, understands how to use them safely. He came Saturday with his family — his parents, grandfather and eighth-grade sister, his aunt and uncle and cousins.

He holds up a sign he wrote — “Protect us! Ban assault weapons.”

It was important for him to be here, he says.

“My sister is in school for four more years and I will have kids one day, and I hope they can go to a school where they can feel safe and that it will do what it’s intended to do — and that’s learn without worrying about shootings.”

There’s not a day that he walks into school and doesn’t think something could happen.

“You can’t underestimate any day,” he says. “If you are caught not ready for the event, then you’re kidding yourself.”

He loves to hunt. It’s been part of his family tradition. His grandfather, in his 60s, has hunted since he was 15. They respect guns and the reasons they use them.

But “we agreed we’d destroy every gun we ever had if it meant no person would ever be hurt or killed from an assault rifle ever again,” Noah says.

“If a solution meant we would have to sacrifice that, then that’s a sacrifice we’d be willing to make.”

Listen to our children.

“At the end of the day,” Noah says, “you just want kids to stop dying.”

Ann Macari Healey writes about people, places and issues of everyday life. An award-winning columnist, she can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia or 303-566-4100.

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March for Our Lives

Alicia Cuello believes changes in gun safety laws should begin at home, and believes Sen. Cory Gardner has failed the people of Colorado. Cuello joined thousands of others in the March for Our Lives protest March 24.

Thousands of people of all ages flooded Civic Center Park on March 24, for the March for our Lives protest to demand gun reform laws.

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Thousands rally to protest gun violence, promote changes in the law

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Stacie Lenar, 37, of Highlands Ranch, said she has never taken an interest in politics, but rather “left that up to other people.”

In the wake of recent school shootings, Lenar, the mother of two small children who are entering the public school system, said she can’t be complacent any longer.

Lenar joined thousands of people March 24 at Denver’s Civic Center Park for the March for Our Lives to protest gun violence and spent time wandering the crowd signing people up to vote.

“I never really got involved, but gun violence really hit home for me after a friend of mine in Florida was murdered by her ex-husband,” Lenar said.

Lenar joined the Highlands Ranch group Moms Demand Action, and has vowed to fight for better gun laws and safer school policies for her children.

“I fell like there are a lot of things we can do that don’t tread on the Second Amendment,” she said. “It’s horrifying to send my kids to school.

We love the public schools and want to support them, but I have to care more about innocent kids over that violent guy’s right to own a gun.”

There are no clear estimates as to how many people showed up to the rally, but streets were filled to capacity for several hours as protesters poured into Civic Center Park, before marching around town holding signs and chanting “Vote them out, vote them out” — a reference to lawmakers who oppose changing gun laws.

The crowd heard from local offi-

cials and activists, and booths were set up offering people the chance to register to vote. Music blasted through the park, and some families held picnics with small children, while enterprising Girl Scouts sold cookies.

The unified purpose of the march was to let lawmakers know the people of Denver have had “enough,” attendees said, but some people came with a specific purpose in mind.

Senior citizens and infants were among those in the crowd, joined by others in wheelchairs, in strollers and some on roller skates. Students of all ages carried signs calling for their safety, and imploring adults in government to hear their pleas.

Students Catherine Stevens, 9, and her brother Drew, 7, carried a handmade sign that said “Guns don’t kill…umm, wait, they do.”

Catherine said she put a lot of effort into the sign for the march.

Their mother Alissa Stevens, said it brought tears to her eyes that today’s kids live in fear, and seeing so many people come out to support them.

Father Nick Stevens took a harder stance when it came to fighting for his kids’ safety.

“It’s time to overturn the Second Amendment ...,” Stevens said.

Meanwhile, Tom Seagroves said he thinks there can definitely be some middle ground that makes the Unites States safer, without treading on gun owners’ rights.

“I’m a hunter, and I hunted with my father, so I don’t like the idea of raising the general age (of gun ownership) to 21,” said Seagroves. “But we have no reason for assault rifles.

They’re not used for hunting.”

Marchers at the March for Our Lives rally got creative with their signs, as they marched to encourage safer gun laws.

Students Drew Stevens, 7, and Catherine Stevens, 9, joined their parents at the March 24 protest at Civic Center Park, carrying their handmade sign pleading for safer gun laws.

Hunter Tom Seagroves said sensible gun law reform doesn’t tread on his Second Amendment rights, and he would like to see policies similar to those in Canada.

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RidgeGate East development gets council approval New community will include Lone Tree City Center

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Harold Anderson moved in 1994 to what would become the city of Lone Tree a year later, he couldn’t have imagined how much the community would grow in his more than 23 years as a resident.

Anderson served on the Lone Tree city council for two terms, and has watched and helped guide development in the city that has grown to roughly 14,000 residents.

And it’s not done growing.

The recent approval of the mixeduse RidgeGate East development by city council could triple the number of residents in Lone Tree, and include what the developer calls attainable housing, which Anderson said is much needed.

“I’m really happy they are going to be including (attainable housing),” said Anderson. “One of the problems I’ve seen is that residents’ parents want to move here to be near their kids and grandkids, and there just isn’t any affordable places they can live.”

According to a representative for the developer, Coventry Development, the attainable housing units will be multifamily dwellings, with rents charged based on median household income.

The median household income in Lone Tree is about $117,000, according to the city. People making up to 60 percent of the median income, or about $70,000 a year, would be eligible to rent there.

Lone Tree’s housing prices rank

Infrastructure development has already begun for the newly approved RidgeGate East project in Lone Tree, including that needed for the nearly completed light rail extensions.

TABATHA STEWART among the highest in the metro area.

In the first two months of the year, the median sales price for a single-family home in Lone Tree was $851,500, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. Town homes and condos sold for a median price of $477,500, according to DMAR. Sub-area plans were approved for a 400-acre Lone Tree City Center, and 1,800 acre East Village, which will be built east of I-25.

The development will follow the same environmentally sensitive approach as the RidgeGate West Village, according to a news release.

RidgeGate East will include a series of three residential neighborhoods with integrated commercial uses and an extensive park and open-space

network. The city center plan includes a highly walkable and bicycle friendly urban center, that developers say could support up to 50,000 new jobs.

Construction has already begun on the infrastructure of the development, which could take up to 40 years to complete, according to Coventry.

The development of RidgeGate West, which is nearing completion, began in 2003, with SkyRidge Medical Center being the first occupied building in the development.

The continued development of the RidgeGate projects has helped Lone Tree earn and maintain a reputation as a premier Colorado community, according to Mayor Jackie Millet.

“Lone Tree and RidgeGate have demonstrated what can be accom-

plished when a municipality and a community developer collaborate to achieve their goals,” said Millet.

“In just 15 years, the RidgeGate West Village has enhanced the quality and character of our community with expanded employment, retail, recreational and cultural amenities. We are excited about the development opportunities on the east side of I-25 that will contribute to Lone Tree’s current reputation as a premier Colorado community.”

Keith Simon, executive vice president and director of development for Coventry Development Corp., said open space and parks are vital to a vibrant community and have been heavily factored into the RidgeGate East development.

“We are looking for placemaking and thoughtful urban design to be a hallmark of the continued development on the east side of I-25,” said Simon. “This means creating diversity and walkability with mixed-use districts, and vibrancy with parks and plazas for outdoor movies, farmers markets and other community events.

In fact, parks and open space will make up a quarter of our total acreage in RidgeGate East.”

Anderson said it took him a little while to embrace the new look of Lone Tree with the RidgeGate West development, and he realizes some people won’t like the upcoming development.

“RidgeGate West had to grow on me just a little bit,” he said. “The density of housing was totally different than anything I was used to. I think there will be some of our residents who won’t like the growth — there’s always a few. But I think our city’s going to get used to it. (There are) going to be some big changes, but I think we will love those changes in the long run.”

Credit union makes sure kids have access to art Bellco sponsors program that subsidizes museum visits

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lone Tree resident and Bellco Credit Union CEO Doug Ferraro has long been a supporter of the arts.

Realizing that some kids were cannot afford access to the arts, such as visiting the Denver Art Museum, Ferraro and Bellco decided to sponsor the Free for Kids program in 2016, which allowed more than 200,000 children and youths to visit DAM in 2017 alone.

“The leadership and staff at Bellco have always understood the important role that the arts play in a thriving community,” said Ferraro.

Bellco supports the first Teen Day at the Denver Art Museum. Artist Jaime Molina (center) stands with the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Teen Council.

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA BRANNUM “Because of this belief, we have developed a ‘giving philosophy’ over the years that focuses on supporting a variety of community causes,

including the local arts and cultural organizations.”

The Free for Kids program has allowed more than 750 schools, including Lone Tree

area schools Acres Green and Eagle Ridge elementaries, to participate in school tours that focus on Colorado academic standards and 21st-century skills, free of charge. The program also provides bus transportation funding support for Title 1 schools, and enables the museum to cap youth pricing for all special ticketed exhibitions at $5.

The program originally launched in 2015 with a fiveyear gift from longtime museum trustee Scott Reiman, and Bellco became a presenting sponsor in 2016, bringing additional support to the program as well as enhanced learning and engagement opportunities for kids.

Ferraro said he is thrilled to see the difference their partnership with DAM is already making in the lives of students.

“We believe that art, culture and creativity contribute

significantly to a high quality of life and health in communities we serve, and therefore should be available and accessible for everyone,” said Ferraro. “Bellco is thrilled to see the difference that our partnership with the Denver Art Museum is already making. We’re also proud to have supported many other arts organizations through the years, including the Lone Tree Arts Center, which we’ve partnered with since 2012.”

Christopher Heinrich, the Frederick and Jan Mayer director of the DAM, said Bellco’s commitment to supporting the arts for young people has provided hundreds of thousands of kids and teens with access to the arts.

“Bellco’s commitment to ensuring that young people have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of the arts is truly inspiring,” said Heinrich.

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Public hearing to address school security Douglas County session is tentatively set for late April in Parker

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In response to gun violence tragedies in Colorado and across the nation, a subcommittee has been formed to address security in the Douglas County School District.

“The idea is to really bring the community together to have a conversation about how things are going in Douglas County, what we could do better and how we can get there,” said Kory Nelson, a member of the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office’s Public Safety Advisory Committee, formed of residents who advise the sheriff about operations, budget and community safety programs.

At its monthly meeting on March 14, the PSAC unanimously approved a motion to create a subcommittee on public school security.

A draft of the motion lists 14 mass shootings and threats that have left an “indelible mark” on the community.

They include the 1999 school attack at Columbine in which two students killed 13 people; the 2006 shooting at New Life Church in Colorado Springs that killed four; the 2012 mass shooting at an Aurora movie theater that left 12 dead; and the 2016 Columbineinspired threat at Mountain Vista High School.

Made up of 25-30 people from across the county — including parents, young adults and businesspeople — the subcommittee will host a public hearing, tentatively scheduled for April 28, at Legend High School, 22219 Hilltop Road, Parker.

Citizens, parents, students, schools administrators and staff are invited to the public hearing, which will focus on the “history, current status,

“It’s a really important issue, so let’s bring people to the table to talk about this and see if Douglas County is committed to making a clear, straight, reliable source of funding for school security.”

Kory Nelson, member Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Advisory Committee existing challenges, future plans and desired additional tools for public school security in Douglas County,” the motion says. The event is expected to be livestreamed.

“I think a lot of people in the community just don’t know the current status of school security in Douglas County,” said Nelson, of Parker. “I think our community can bridge that gap of information.”

The subcommittee intends to invite several “relevant experts and civic leaders” to speak, including Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, DCSD security director Rich Payne, DCSD director of mental health intervention Stephanie Crawford-Goetz, District Attorney George Brauchler, the school board, school district committees and police chiefs from around the county.

Interim Superintendent Erin Kane, who is listed as a speaker but had not been formally invited as of March 20, said she looks forward to the community discussions on school safety. She will be part of a safety and security panel tentatively scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 10 at Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd., in Lone Tree.

“I’m incredibly grateful that so many of our citizens are focused on the safety of our kids,” Kane said in an email correspondence. “I am looking forward to continuing these discussions with our community and

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our law enforcement partners at our safety and security forum on April 10, as well as the event on the 28.”

The subcommittee will report its findings and recommendations for legislation or administrative actions to the Public Safety Advisory Committee, according to the motion.

Currently, the subcommittee is looking at the possibility of placing a county sales tax measure on the November ballot for additional public school security funding.

The Douglas County Justice Center Sales Tax has a .13 percent portion that is due to sunset at the end of 2020.

Nelson would like to see that terminate one year early so a new sales tax could provide additional funding for school security.

“Why more isn’t being done is always a problem of money,” said Nelson. “It’s a really important issue,

WHAT THE DISTRICT IS DOING Douglas County School District has several protocols in place to ensure school safety and security. The sheriff’s office provides a school resource officer (SRO) for every high school and school marshal officers (SMOs), who make multiple unannounced security visits to elementary and middle schools daily, according to the district’s website.

Campus security specialists are stationed at middle and high schools.

The DCSD Safety and Security team partners with schools to conduct safety drills, install security cameras and monitoring systems, and review current safety procedures and update them as needed, the district’s website says.

Anyone can report a concern or potential threat through the Text-a-Tip app, which is an anonymous tip line offered by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Community members can also share concerns with Safe2Tell, a state anonymous tip line, at 877-542-7233. so let’s bring the people to the table to talk about this and see if Douglas County is committed to making a clear, straight, reliable source of funding for school security.”

The issue of school safety hits close to home for Nelson, who has a daughter at Legend High School in Parker.

“My number one job in life is to keep my daughter safe,” he said. “We can and should come together as a community and have these conversations.”

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County renews contracts for wildfire air support services Commissioners OK emergency management plan for 2018

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A recent Douglas County commissioners’ meeting had a particular focus: setting the county up for emergency management in the coming year.

On March 20, there was an agenda item for contracting with Castle Rockbased Rampart Helicopter Services and another for additional “call as needed” air support services, both aimed at providing the county assistance in fighting whatever wildfires may come in 2018.

A third agenda item approved the county’s annual operating plan for emergency management and a fourth approved a first-ever intergovernmen-

The helicopter used by Rampart Helicopter Services, based in Castle Rock, is a Vietnam-era Huey once used to rescue crewmen from downed aircraft.

FILE PHOTO tal agreement with El Paso County through which both counties officially agree to provide one another with disaster mutual aid.

All items got the green light from Commissioners Roger Partridge and Lora Thomas in a 2-0 vote. Commissioner David Weaver was absent from the meeting. Both commissioners said

March 20 they believed constituents support putting county money toward such services.

“I don’t think I’ve had any residents complain about these contracts,” Partridge said. “They know the value of them.”

In the week leading up to Douglas County’s approval of the contracts, it and the towns of Parker and Castle Rock installed stage 1 fire restrictions in response to dry conditions.

“I know how many citizens I’ve had talk to me about how dry it is,” Thomas said. “They’re worried about fires.”

The county has relied on its relationship with Rampart Helicopter Services since 2010. Mike Alexander, emergency management coordinator with Douglas County, said Rampart responded to every major fire in the county last year. Douglas County has both a “call when needed” and an “exclusive use” agreement with

Rampart, meaning the county can request Rampart exclusively work with Douglas County in 30-day increments for a cumulative total of 90 days.

Alexander also explained entering “call as needed” contracts mean the county won’t pay for the services unless they use them.

Costs associated with these contracts are as follows: • Call When Needed services with Rampart cost $2,150 per hour.

• Charges for Exclusive Use with Rampart cost $3,500 daily with an additional hourly cost of $2,150 and mileage for ground support vehicles.

• Annual costs for Rampart services cannot exceed $404,000.

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Rabies confirmed in Douglas County alpaca

from being bitten by a rabid animal,” said John Douglas, executive director of Tri-County Health.

Rabies is a viral disease in animals that infects the brain, and is usually spread by saliva through the bite of an infected animal. There are two symptoms of rabies.

Some animals with rabies will act aggressively, toward humans and other animals, while others will act lethargic, exhibit weakness in their limbs and an inability to raise their head due to paralyzed muscles. Rabies is fatal for animals, but people who have been exposed to the disease can be treated to prevent illness.

Officials said never to approach an animal suspected of having rabies, and watch for changes in behavior of pets if they may have been exposed to a rabid animal.

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After the recent death of an alpaca in Douglas County was confirmed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Tri-County Health Department, officials are urging animal owners to ensure all rabies vaccinations are up to date.

According to Keith Roehr, state veterinarian with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, their office was contacted about an alpaca with suspected rabies March 2. Within a few days, the animal was showing neurological signs of the disease and the alpaca died shortly after.

“That area of Douglas County, where Elbert, Douglas and El Paso county border each other, is not uncommon for rabid skunks,” said Roehr. “There was no known history of the alpaca being in contact with a skunk.”

Since the beginning of the year, 32 animals from Colorado have tested positive for rabies, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Of those, 12 rabid animals were suspected of exposing 33 pets, seven livestock animals and two people. The diseased animals have mostly been skunks, but any animal is at risk of contracting the disease.

Pet owners should make sure their pet’s vaccinations are up to date, and owners of livestock or large animals should talk to their veterinarians about the risk of rabies exposure.

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Delegate Kristin Hirsch talks to fellow Democrats at the county assembly on March 24 at Chaparral High School in Parker. The day included candidate speakers, discussion and a vote on which delegates to send to the state assembly in April.

ALEX DEWIND o s t t a fi

Democratic county assembly features strong turnout

Attendees seized the opportunity to get involved

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was exciting, confusing, a good way to meet likeminded people, residents said of the Douglas County Democratic assembly.

“I like the ability to meet people — this is a great community opportunity to meet people,” said Christina Manthey, a delegate from Highlands Ranch. “It’s a place to meet people that care.”

On March 24, Manthey and about 250 county Democrats assembled in the gymnasium of Chaparral High School in Parker for hours of listening, conversing and voting. At county assemblies — 24 were held across the state that day — delegates select candidates for the primary election in June and delegates to send to congressional district and state assemblies in early April.

The event is one step closer to the June primary election and November general election, when voters will elect local officials, such as sheriff and county commissioner, legislators and candidates to serve in statewide seats, such as governor.

At the county assembly, each candidate, or a surrogate on behalf of a candidate, took the stage to voice his or her stance on popular issues such as education, healthcare and gun reform. The speeches were impassioned, causing the seated crowd to periodically break out in cheer and applause.

Dozens of people wore shirts with “March for Our Lives” in support of a worldwide, student-led protest for Congress to take action on gun violence following the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 dead. A Denver march took place the same day.

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WHO MADE THE PRIMARY BALLOT? County offices Assessor: Robin Brenizer Clerk and Recorder: Carol Johnson District 1 Commissioner: Mary Lynch Coroner: Sydney Ludwick Sheriff: Isaac McCorkle Surveyor: Michael Driscoll Treasurer: Vacant Legislature Senate District 30: Julia Varnell-Sarjeant House District 43: Barrett Rothe House District 44: Simone Aiken House District 45: Michael Hupp and Danielle Kombo State Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, who is running for attorney general, started his speech by commending the movement.

“I’m proud to be here on a day when our younger generation is fighting against gun violence,” Salazar said.

Reasons for getting involved in the county assembly varied. Delegate Chris Krimbell, of Highlands Ranch, voiced her support for gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy, the former state treasurer. Krimbell supports Kennedy’s views on women’s rights, education and healthcare, she said.

“It’s exciting,” Krimbell said of the county assembly. “For me right now, it’s very confusing, but the people who are actively involved seem to understand.”

Brett Siebert, 16, was volunteering at the event to get a feel for the process, which he called confusing and questioned the accuracy of. He said he plans on volunteering at a Republican county assembly to see both sides.

The current political climate has Siebert thinking ahead.

“I feel like I have to be involved,” the junior at Castle View High School said. “Because right now, the country really needs some educated politicians.”

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March 29, 2018

Douglas County Republicans rally at assembly in Parker All candidates advancing to statewide gathering

WHO MADE THE PRIMARY BALLOT? County Offices Douglas County Commissioner, District 1: Abe Laydon, Diane Holbert* Clerk & recorder: Bob Kennedy, Merlin Klotz* Treasurer: Dave Gill*, Bob Muni Assessor: Lisa Frizell Sheriff: Tony Spurlock Coroner: Jill Romann Surveyor: Robert Snodgrass

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Tanne Blackburn, chairman of the Douglas County Republicans, opened the 2018 Republican General Assembly, she started with a message for anyone who felt discouraged by low turnouts at some Douglas County caucuses. That message, she said, was to stay energized.

“We want this state red,” Blackburn told the crowd filling Parker’s Legend High School gymnasium March 24.

The theme repeated itself throughout the day as candidates for county, state and congressional offices took to the podium, all ready to explain why they deserved Douglas County’s votes and why they wanted Republicans to fill office.

Early in the day, the assembly tackled uncontested races — Tony Spurlock for the county sheriff, Lisa Frizell for county assessor and Jill Romann for coroner. Then delegates heard from those vying for offices with more than one candidate.

To summarize the day’s results, all candidates still in the running as of the assembly are advancing on to the primary ballot in June.

Those hoping to become the next

Legislature Senate District 30: Chris Holbert State House District 39: Mark Baisley State House District 43: Kevin Van Winkle State House District 44: Kim Ransom State House District 45: Patrick Neville *Candidates who received the most delegate votes at the Douglas County Republican County Assembly and are considered the “top line” candidate on the primary ballot.

Diane Holbert hopes to move on from her post as the Douglas County treasurer to be the next District 1 county commissioner.

JESSICA GIBBS Douglas County District 1 commissioner are Douglas County Treasurer Diane Holbert and political newcomer Abe Laydon. Linda Fielding, a resident of The Pinery, came out to put her support behind Holbert, but the very act of being there and involved was important, she said.

“I think people need to be responsible for their own government. If we don’t take action and are not responsi-

ble, we deserve what we get,” she said.

Also in the room was Highlands Ranch resident and delegate Doug Potter, and although he wore a sticker for his friend of six years, Laydon, Potter said both he and Holbert were excellent candidates.

He, too, said he participated in the caucuses and the assembly to be an involved citizen.

“I think this is a really important

part of our electoral process,” Potter said, referencing the famous Benjamin Franklin quote, “A republic, if you can keep it.”

Toward the day’s end, Blackburn said the assembly proved to her Republicans’ odds are good in the coming election cycle, and that momentum had picked up following the caucuses.

“What we found so far was, there’s a bit of complacency, which is normal after a big win — the presidency,” Blackburn said. “Turnout today was amazing.”

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School district continues tax-measure conversation Staff presents recommendations at board meeting

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Feedback from school leaders shows teacher and staff salaries must increase for the Douglas County School District to remain competitive with neighboring school districts, interim Superintendent Erin Kane said.

“Based on the input that we have received from our school leaders, and what they have been hearing from their staff, staff compensation is the number one thing that is on everyone’s mind,” said Kane. “Our inability to compete with our other districts — and losing teachers as a result.”

To address the issue, Kane outlined the district’s recommendations for a mill levy override and bond measure at a March 20 school board meeting.

The tax measures are being looked at for the November ballot.

A bond would address the district’s capital needs, such as building repairs and new construction.

According to its master capital plan, the district needs between $205 million and $269 million in repairs. A mill levy override, often referred to as an MLO, would address teacher pay, compensa-

tion and school programming.

The district’s fiscal oversight committee researched three scenarios: a $250 million bond with no tax impact; a $250 million bond and a $20 million MLO, which would result in a $103 per year tax impact for the average homeowner; or a $250 million bond and a $30 million MLO, which would result in a $156 per year tax impact, according to Kane’s presentation.

The district is contracting with a company that will begin polling constituents on any possible tax measures in April, according to school board President David Ray. “The polling company comes back to us with an analysis,” said Ray. “That gives us information to decide what questions, if any, we would want to put on the ballot.”

Teacher pay and compensation would account for $15.7 million of the $20 million MLO. Charter teacher and staff compensation would total $4.3 million.

A survey on charter schools’ needs is open until March 30.

“That 15.7 million we would recommend using for the internal pay gaps,” Kane said. “It will provide a pay bump for everyone, throughout the school district.”

A $30 million MLO would cover teacher compensation and charter schools’ needs, plus mental health and security for neighborhood schools, career and technical education.

Mental health and security needs,

Topics included the inclusion of charter schools in a bond, student growth, a campaign committee, building trust and ramifications if nothing is done.

Some board members raised concerns about how much money would go to charter schools, which typically don’t receive money from a bond measure.

“How much schools can have in fund v balance doesn’t translate to charter m schools,” said board member AnneMarie Lemieux. “If there is a charter t a that has a very high fund balance, l would we not include them in the D bond?” v If charter schools are included in the bond measure, staff recommends c implementing a reimbursement modele e for capital funds used, according to Kane’s presentation. b The survey on charter schools’ needs will provide more information m on what exactly charter schools would t use MLO and bond measure funds for.

Kane highlighted the importance of addressing Tier 1 needs, which include code compliance issues and “assets, systems and components that are necessary to occupy a facility and/ or may cause large financial costs if a breakdown occurs,” the district’s master capital plan says.

Tier 1 needs over the next five years are estimated to cost between $91.4 million and $120.5 million.

such as getting a full- or part-time counselor in every elementary school and an extra counselor with a focus on mental health in high schools, would account for $7 million.

Technical education would use $800,000 of the $30 million MLO. Kane pointed out that there is a wait list for the district’s technical education programs and many students are sent out of district for vocational programs.

“This is something that is very important to our community,” said Kane.

“We hear that over and over again.”

The last time Douglas County passed a local bond or mill levy override was in 2006. Neighboring districts, including Littleton Public Schools, Jefferson County Public Schools and the Cherry Creek School District, have each seen tax measures pass since then.

The increase in funding allows those districts to pay teachers more than in Douglas County, where the average teacher pay was $52,044 during the 2016-17 school year.

Jeffco’s average teacher pay was $55,435, according to the Colorado Department of Education. Cherry Creek’s was $69,110, and Littleton’s was $64,917.

In Douglas County, the community voted down a $200 million bond in 2011, and a $395 million bond and a $17 million mill levy in 2008.

In her presentation, Kane also addressed 30 questions board members raised at a March 2 board meeting.

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March 29, 2018

County commissioner accepts appointment as U.S. marshal for Colorado Republican Party has 10 days from April 1 to fill the seat of David Weaver

of this nomination and opportunity to serve in law enforcement at the federal level as the U.S. Marshal for Colorado was an opportunity as a public servant I knew I must do,” Weaver, who previously served as the county’s sheriff, said in the release. “It has been an honor to serve Douglas County for the past 38 years and I hope I leave it a better place.”

President Donald Trump nominated Weaver, a Republican, for the role in November. On March 20, the U.S. Senate confirmed Weaver as a nominee.

Duties of the position include protecting the federal judiciary, apprehending fugitives, transporting prisoners and protecting witnesses, a news release from the White House said.

Prior to being elected as commissioner of District I in 2014, Weaver served as Douglas County sheriff for two terms. He was employed by the sheriff ’s office for 33 years.

The Douglas County Republican

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County Commissioner David Weaver has accepted the appointment of United States Marshal for the District of Colorado, according to a news release issued March 27 by Douglas County. He will vacate his seat as county commissioner on April 1, eight months before the end of his first full term.

“Although my plan had Weaver been to not only complete my first term as commissioner and then run for a second term, the honor

‘It has been an honor to serve Douglas County for the past 38 years ...’

David Weaver U.S. marshal Party has 10 days from April 1 to make a decision on who will fill Weaver’s seat as county commissioner, or else Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper would make the appointment.

A vacancy committee, formed of about 360 board members, elected officials, district captains and precinct leaders, is waiting on a venue to cast the vote, said Tanne Blackburn, chair

of the Douglas County Republicans.

She expects the vote to take place on April 9, 10 or 11.

Blackburn said it is “most likely” that one of the two Republican candidates running for Douglas County District 1 commissioner in the general election will be appointed. Those candidates are Abe Laydon, an attorney at a law firm in Denver, and Douglas County Treasurer Diane Holbert.

Weaver will leave big shoes to fill, the county’s two other commissioners said in the news release.

“We will miss Dave’s leadership, his positive approach to problem-solving and the experience he brings to all opportunities and challenges,” Roger Partridge said.

Said Lora Thomas: “I’ve known Dave since 1984 when I was a trooper and he was a deputy serving Douglas County. Dave’s concern for Douglas County is obvious and he will be missed.”

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Decades in classrooms taught a lesson about weak parenting QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

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he illusion of a schoolteacher, like the ones I knew, is long gone.

Modern teachers are still expected to be capable of teaching all of the subjects I was taught. On top of that, they are required to manage and maintain a palette of behavioral quirks and conditions, and to have a footing in psychology. Some are being trained to be sharpshooters as well.

Whenever I hear our schools are failing our students, I never hear the word “parenting.”

All of our learning does not happen in the classroom.

It’s unreasonable to expect learning to begin in the classroom. Learning begins in the home.

How do the people in the home treat each other? What values are evident?

What is discussed? What is watched, read,

listened to?

Is the father present? Is mom sober?

Is the home an unconventional arrangement of guardianship?

If the home is an uneven environment, and there are so many possibilities for that these days, Junior will be a challenge, a big challenge, for someone who has a teaching certificate to teach.

I taught for over 30 years without any kind of certification.

My sister taught grade school, and she had to be certified and re-certified.

I taught college students, even though I was never taught how to teach. I learned on the job. It still doesn’t make sense to me, but I went along with it.

What walked in my door? Students who may have wanted to learn how to draw, but among

them there were many special needs beyond my training.

Which was none.

I had to manage student behavior based on observations of life.

Then along came workshops. We were counseled in sexual harassment, racial discrimination, you name it.

I didn’t have a background in psychology or sociology but I picked up minors in them, virtually, on the run.

Even at the college level, I worked with students who didn’t know how to study, how to commit, follow through, show up on time, or show up at all.

I was made right after the war (World War II).

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Taking the high road is an idea that looks better all the time

W LETTER TO THE EDITOR Make a real difference I formerly worked in a local high school kitchen and served food out front. For the most part, I saw a great group of students. But I also saw kids who ate by themselves daily and who were treated as insignificant. You don’t know the kind of load the student next to you is carrying. Maybe they’re being abused at home. Maybe they come to school hungry. Perhaps they’ve been bullied one too many times and are planning to retaliate. Maybe that person is you, and you want to find some way to take that load off your chest. Maybe it’s all you or other students can do to complete each day and escape

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somewhere to cry it out alone.

Maybe you could be the one to befriend the loner and make a memorable difference. Rather than planning a walk-out to protest gun violence, stop it where it starts. Walk the talk and treat others around you with dignity and respect – just as you would like to be treated. Befriend them. Talk to them. Eat with them. That’s what a true hero looks like.

It’s easy to walk out of school. It’s another thing to risk the loss of friends to be one to someone who doesn’t have any.

Hilary Osborne Parker

e are such a funny society. with a home I probably can’t sell, ever.

I mean, where else can you Second of all, I am now stuck with go to be as entertained by neighbors where my whole life will be the things that are filled with stress and anxifunny, weird, and even sad all at WINNING ety as I live inches away the same time? from their home. And lastly, WORDS This past week someone I am going to eventually be shared with me some stories stuck with spite-builder’s and an article that has been remorse for building the around for a couple of years house in the first place only about “Spite Houses.” After to realize the only person I shrugging it off as a joke or spited was myself. I did say fake news and laughing pretty ridiculous before, didn’t I? hard at even the possibility of But isn’t that the way such a thing, I found out that spite works? We think we it was absolutely true and that are getting back at someMichael Norton one when all we are doing the practice has been going on for more than a century, at least. is creating more negative First word that popped into my head: energy for ourselves. The moment we Ridiculous. start thinking that we have to get back Well, once I found out it was true at someone, that we need revenge, or I laughed even harder. Not because that we will make someone else’s life I agreed with the people who were miserable, all we have really done is involved on either side of such a petty set the footing and the trap for our situation, but because of the sheer own demise. That old saying never silliness of it all. Let’s just think about rings truer when we “cut off our nose this for a few minutes, shall we? I am to spite our face.” angry with my neighbor, so I am goSpite is nothing more than a pering to invest my time, energy, money, sonal pettiness boomerang aimed at and feelings into building a strangesomeone else and that comes back to shaped or odd-sized home just to get hit us in the head and knock us down. even with every one of those no-good It’s like driving down the highway people whom I don’t like and who and getting cut off by some crazy don’t like me. I am thinking this is a lunatic going 90 mph. very bad idea. A very bad idea.

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School board hard at work to fine-tune indicators

ne thing all cars have in ments are different from the district’s common is a dashboard of vision or mission in that they describe indicators: the speedometer, the intended results of our organizatachometer, engine temperation’s efforts. Whereas, the mission and vision describe a preferred future ture, fuel indicator, and odometer. (the vision) and how to achieve it All of these are essential in giving (the mission). End Statements are the driver feedback about the car’s more specific in defining what will be performance. Similarly, the Dougcontinuously monitored, and provides las County School District Board our superintendent a clear of Education has begun to direction for moving the orgaidentify what should go on the GUEST nization forward. district’s “dashboard.” What COLUMN Since November, our board are the essential indicators has engaged in the challengthat we should be continuing work of defining this ously monitoring to ensure “dashboard” of End/Goal the district is performing well Statements. Through expert and that all of our students training and external conare receiving the best possible sultation, we have identified education? five categories which we feel The DCSD Board of Educaare essential to continually tion follows a governance monitor. These include: acamodel where the “dashboard” demic excellence, outstanding is often referred to as “End David Ray educators, positive climate Statements” or “Board Goals.” and culture, collaborative parents These statements answer the quesand community relations, and finantions “What is the purpose of Douglas cial well-being. Within each of these County Schools?” or “Why does Dougcategories, further definition will be las County Schools exist?” End State-

NORTON FROM PAGE 14

Instead of thinking how lucky we are to be safe and staying in our own lane, we think it would be better to show them, catch up with them, and let them know who the real crazy lunatic is. So just to spite them or get even, we punch the gas and move into the next lane and start weaving in and out of traffic to show that driver just who the boss is on this highway. The only thing is, they are so far gone and well down the road that the sirens flashing in our rearview mirror are pulling over our own spitefilled car.

Oh, I have heard the argument that sometimes it just feels so good to get even. But that argument when really tested doesn’t feel so good after all, does it? Especially not when it comes to the small, meaningless, and petty things we seek revenge for or try and spite someone else for. Typically, at least with the people I have spoken with, they are the ones who feel bad over time.

Guilt settles in, they wish they could have made a better or different choice, maybe even pursued a more elegant

SMITH FROM PAGE 14

I am sure that on some conscious or subconscious level, I was aware of what was going on in our home, and that I was obtaining valuable learning skills.

This may be an unpopular thought: Parents (or guardians) should expect more of themselves when it comes Junior learning how to learn.

By the time Junior is dropped off at his very first school, a lot has already gone into that little head.

Expecting an educator to make up for indifferences and fumbles in the home is absurd.

Accountability increased the longer

solution.

Positive energy leads to positive outcomes. That’s why taking the high road has never felt better. When we can remove or separate ourselves from the immediate act or offense that set us off to begin with, and really think through it and rationalize the best road to take, we can make a better decision.

I will guarantee that the low road will look quite appealing in the short run, but the high road will take us to where we really want to go. The good news is that there is no traffic on the high road as too many people are stuck on the low road. And the ride is smoother and more enjoyable, and the incidents of road rage are nonexistent up on the high road.

So how about you? Have you figured out just how bad spite and revenge are for you personally? If so, I would love to hear your success story at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we can remember that life on the high road is getting better all the time, it really will be a better-than-good week.

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I taught. I had more paperwork to do every year. Eventually I was doing almost as much paperwork as teaching.

I was asked why my students were failing or dropping out. It must be my fault. What could I do about it? My answer was always the same: I could only lead the horse to water.

It took a toll. My metal fatigued, and I got out. Were my incoming students capable of learning? Did they get off to a good start at home in the first place, before P.S. 101?

I don’t like it when people point fingers at teachers. Teachers aren’t the first teachers.

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developed (sometimes referred to as “sub-ends”). The goal of this structure is to provide our superintendent with ample flexibility to exercise his/her leadership expertise, while attaining clarity for what the board values most.

In doing this work with fellow board colleagues, I was impressed with the recurring theme of “benefit to students.”

Regardless of the topic we were discussing, the conversation was grounded in the notion of, “How will this positively impact the education of our 68,000 students?” As we further conceptualized where these End Statements fit within the overall organizational structure, it became clear that they all support the success of our students. Similar to a car’s dashboard, if any of these indicators register in the “red zone,” we need to do something immediately to avoid compromising the education of our children.

As we continue this work we are continually cognizant of the mul-

titude of voices that influence our thinking: students, teachers, leaders, support staff, parents, and community members. How wonderful that we have a wealth of conduits through which these sources speak to us: community surveys, staff surveys, school visits, committees, candidate forums, social media, public comment at board meetings, and an engaged constituency that consistently interacts with board directors.

As we continue to define the direction of this amazing district, it is our hope that you continue to share your thoughts, hopes and dreams.

For more information about End/ Goal Statements, meeting agendas, or director contact information, please visit: www.dcsdk12.org/board-of-education.

David Ray is the president of the Douglas County School District Board of Education

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Examples of some of the World War I posters featuring women, on display as part of the Center for Colorado Women’s History and its new exhibit.

PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER

Sharing the stories of

women Center for Colorado Women’s History is about more than exhibits

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The State of Colorado was the first state in the union to enfranchise women by popular vote, and in 1894, Colorado became the first state to elect women to the state Legislature.

In other words, it’s safe to say Colorado has been a place for women to lead for well over a century. But it’s never had a place dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in the state.

That all changed on March 21, with the opening of the Center for Colorado Women’s History at the Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., Denver.

“This place provides opportunities to share the stories of women that have not been told before,” said Jillian Allison, director of the new

Jillian Allison, director of the new Center for Colorado Women’s History at the Byers-Evans House Museum, cuts the ribbon for its opening March 21.

center. “But it’s not just about the past. We want to help uncover the stories that are happening now, and be part of the conversation for the future.”

The opening was an opportunity for local leaders to celebrate National Women’s History Month, with a focus on the women that have made a particular impact on Colorado — women like Dr. Justina Ford, who became the first female African-American doctor in Denver, or Dana Crawford, who led the historic preservation efforts in the 1960s that saved many of Denver’s historic buildings.

“By understanding how Colorado got to where we are today, we can uncover and appreciate the diversity of the area,” said Charleszine “Terry” Nelson, community resource manager for the Blair-Caldwell

IF YOU GO WHAT: Center for Colorado Women’s History WHERE: Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., Denver INFORMATION: www.historycolorado.org/ center-colorado-womens-history African American Research Library.

“This museum shows there have been and are lots of can-do women in our state.”

The Center for Colorado Women’s History will not be a museum in the traditional sense, explained Steve Turner, executive director of the History Colorado Center. While there will be the kinds of exhibits SEE WOMEN, P23

lfred Hitchcock is one of the most important names in cinematic history, and is responsible for some of Hollywood’s most iconic films — titles like “Psycho,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo” and “The 39 Steps.”

But you don’t have to be a follower of Hitch to enjoy the madcap laughs brought to hilarious theatrical life in Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of “The 39 Steps.”

Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington COMING Ave., is hosting ATTRACTIONS “The 39 Steps” March 23 through April 29. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

“This is a show I’ve been circling for a while now, and one I’ve always wanted Clarke Reader to be a part of,” said Casey Andree, who plays Richard Hannay in the production. “The best thing about the show is that it really celebrates the magic of the theater.”

In addition to Andree, the show features Alaina Beth Reel as the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Margaret and Pamela, John Wittbrodt as Clown One and Sean Michael Cummings as Clown Two. Both Wittbrodt’s and Cummings’ roles require them to play a variety of dozens of characters — something Hitchcock was able to do with a large cast and extras.

“A lot of high jinks and hilarious characterizations ensue,” Andree said. “It’s such a fast-paced show, and there’s so much physical comedy for people who love laughing.”

The show tells the story of Hannay, a man with a boring life who meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt begins.

Tips of the hat and Easter eggs abound for fans of Hitchcock’s oeuvre, but the show is really made for those who crave a theatrical experience that will leave them smiling.

“You’re going to have a great time at this show,” Andree said. “But your face might hurt from smiling so much.”

For tickets and more information, call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

A jazzy start to Easter weekend New York-born Jane Monheit has been one of the jazz world’s most beautiful voices since she first appeared SEE READER, P23

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Fashion illustrations bring style to Denver Art Museum “Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard” opened March 25 at the Denver Art Museum. Jim Howard, who now lives in Lakewood, had a four-decade career creating award-winning editorial work through the 1970s and 1980s.

SONYA’S More than 100 works SAMPLER on paper trace fashion’s stories.

It gives a nostalgic look at trends set by top ready-to-wear designers, high-end retailers and cosmetic companies. His illustrations were first recognized by Nieman Marcus in Sonya Ellingboe Dallas and he later moved to New York City, where he worked for major department stores, creating work for major fashion houses, which often ran in The New York Times. The exhibit is on the second floor of the Hamilton Building and is free with general admission. The museum is at 13th Avenue and Bannock Street in downtown Denver. Denverartmuseum.org.

Hudson Gardens concerts April 9 is the date when Hudson Gardens announces its summer concert season — can those wonderful outdoor events throughout the area be far behind? Tickets go on sale April 16.

Sheryl Crow performs July 15. Visit the website, or stop by the Gardens for information and a stroll (6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Things should be sprouting). Concert prices vary, but admission to the gardens is free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Hudsongardens.org.

Museo de las Americas “Pachucos y Sirenas” is the current exhibit at the Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, running through May 26. Not only the Zoot Suit, but the Calavera skull represented and a full-sized low-rider piñata are featured among paintings, photographs and graffiti. Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Admission: $5/$3. 303-571-4401, museo. org.

Winning student Holley Brown, a Littleton High School art student, has, for a second year, won a national Gold Medal Award in the 2018 National Scholastic Art Show, which has been at History Colorado in Denver. Students from throughout Colorado and others from across the nation enter this show. We are told she has won a scholarship to Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Book awards Finalists have been selected for the 27th Annual Colorado Book Awards, announced by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book. Winners will be announced on June 2 at the Sie Film Center. Finalists will read at the Book Bar, 4280 Tennyson St., on selected dates in April and May. Categories: Mystery, Thriller, Science Fic-

Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He supervises ACC’s Journalism and Contemporary Media Program and is also faculty adviser for the Arapahoe Pinnacle, ACC’s online student news publication. Trotter studied at the College of Charleston and completed his graduate degree in English Studies at CU-Denver.

Jazz master Branford Marsalis, award-winning saxophonist, will appear with his Quartet on April 28, 29 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Tickets: $64/$69. parkerarts.org.

Illustrator Jim Howard in 1965, amidst fashion drawings of the period. “Drawn to Glamour,” an exhibit of about 100 of his works is open at the Denver Art Museum.

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tion; Anthology and Creative Fiction; Juvenile and Young Adult Literature; Fiction and Poetry; General Fiction; History; Pictorial. See winning titles at coloradohumanities.org.

Literary Festival Writers Studio at Arapahoe Community College will hold its annual Literary Festival in the Half Moon, Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 14. Workshops with authors, lunch, readings, open mic. For information and to register: Arapahoe.edu/lit-fest.

Authors included: Aaron Abeyta, Mark Mayer, Wayne Miller, Natanya Pulley, Sarah Elizabeth Schantz, Jenny Shank.

ACC Foundation “A Night in Black and White” on Friday, April 13 will be the Arapahoe Community College scholarship fundraiser this spring at the Fall Event Center, 8199 Southpark Court, Littleton. Dinner, dancing, speakeasy. RSVP

by April 6 — arapahoe.edu/foundationevents, 303-797-5881.

Colorado Chamber Players Cellist Lynn Harrell will perform with the Colorado Chamber Players at 7:30 p.m. April 14 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave. The program includes: Johann Sebastian Bach: “Suite No.1 in G Major for Solo Cello”; Johannes Brahms: “String Sextet No. 1 in Bb Major, op. 18;” Franz Schubert: “Quintet in C Major D. 956, for two violins, viola and two cellos.”

Reception follows. Tickets advance: $20, www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3231924. $25 at the door, cash or check.

Stories on Stage “Course Correction” is the title for April 14 Stories on Stage at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Cajardo Lindsey, Emma Messenger, Sam Gregory will read, with

a humorous glance at self-help books.

Tickets: $15-$28, storiesonstage.org, 303-494-0523.

Journalism award Arapahoe Community College English faculty member Jamie Trotter has been selected as journalism educator of the year by the Colorado Pro

For reviews of current productions, go to coloradocommunitymedia. com/ellingboe.html.

Phamaly news Sasha Hutchings is announced as new managing director of Phamaly Theatre Company after a five-month national search. She will share duties with artistic director Regan Linton.

She brings experience in nonprofit management and victims service/advocacy. Phamaly will present “Romeo and Juliet” April 14-22 at Dairy Center in Boulder and “Into the Woods” as the annual summer musical in the Space Theatre at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts downtown.

Phamaly.org.

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Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday, March 29th at 7:00 PM Good Friday Tenebrae, March 30th at 7:00 PM Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 31st at 5 PM Easter Sunday, April 1st at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Youth Group Easter Breakfast Fundraiser: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 550 E Wolfensberger Rd, Castle Rock, CO

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READER on the scene with her debut album, “Never Never Land” in 1998.

In the ensuing years, she’s released a steady stream of albums, using her lush, bluesy style for a variety of styles and songwriters. Her most recent album, “The Songbook Sessions,” finds Monheit taking on one of the most sacred of jazz repertories — Ella Fitzgerald’s songs.

Jane Monheit will be stopping by Dazzle jazz club, 1512 Curtis St. in Denver, at 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29.

For tickets and information, visit www.dazzledenver.com.

from his time on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Most recently, he was executive producer, writer and on-air correspondent for Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore” — which was cancelled way too soon for my tastes.

In preparation for the taping of his first hour-long special, Rory Albanese is touring the country non-stop, and will be performing five shows at Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. in Denver.

He’ll perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, and at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 30, and on Saturday, March 31.

For tickets and more information, call 303-595-3637 or visit www. comedyworks.com/comedians/roryalbanese.

Emmy-winning comedy comes to Denver There’s a good chance you know Rory Albanese’s work, even if you don’t recognize his face right away.

Albanese is a nine-time Emmy-winning writer and executive producer

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Lucy Dacus at Globe Hall It’s entirely possible that 2018 will be Lucy Dacus’ year.

She released her sophomore album, “Historian,” on March 2, to raptur-

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Allison said the center will host a book club in the historic ByersEvans library, and there will even be concerts in the house’s music room — surrounded by beautiful historic artifacts from one of Colorado’s most important families.

“When I used to come here, this house was always a place where the women lived, and they were very strong women,” remembered Mag Hayden, the great-great-granddaugh-

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that fill most museums, it will also serve as a gathering place that focuses on scholarship, research, public programs, narrative, lectures and school tours.

But what makes these programs particularly exciting is their location.

ous acclaim from critics and listeners alike. It’s easily one of my favorite albums of the year, and her assured rock music and razor-sharp lyrical writing points to an artist we’re going to be celebrating for years.

“This is the album I needed to make,” Dacus said in a provided statement. “Everything after this is a bonus.”

The album was recorded with her band in Nashville, and she worked with studio-master John Congleton to get the dynamic sound just right.

Listeners looking for one of the best and most promising musical talents of the year won’t want to miss Lucy Dacus at the Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. in Denver at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31.

To get your ticket, go to www.globehall.com.

Revving up for the Denver Auto Show The Denver Auto Show is gearing up for this year’s event — which will feature the newest imports and domestics, look ahead to the future,

ter of territorial Governor John Evans and Colorado’s pioneering family, and namesake for the ByersEvans House Museum. “If some of those family members knew what was happening here now, they’d be thrilled. It will be a place of hope, inspiration and education for both men and women.”

Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaimed March 21 as “Center for Colorado Women’s History Day,”

and more.

The Denver Auto Show — the largest premier auto show of its kind between Chicago and Los Angeles — returns April 4 through 8 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., in Denver.

Attendees can sit in the driver’s seat of more than 500 new vehicles, including the newest domestics and imports, cars, vans, hybrids, electrics, crossovers, light trucks, sport utilities, luxury models and exotic cars.

The event will also include off-road challenges at Camp Jeep, an opportunity to meet IndyCar driver Stefan Wilson from Andretti Autosport, and one-of-a-kind antique vehicles from the Forney Museum of Transportation.

Call 800-251-1563 or visit DenverAu toShow.com for more information.

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

which supporters hope is just the first effect the new museum will have.

“As someone who works with libraries, I libraries and spaces like this are treasure troves of knowledge,” said Nelson. “This museum will allow us to keep the doors of diversity wide open — diversity in women, diversity in thinking, diversity in approach, and diversity in Denver.”

American Red Cross nursing uniforms from 1917 to 1919, which are on display as part of the World War I exhibit at the Center for Colorado Women’s History.

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Friends flock to celebrate woman’s 102nd birthday Mary Cornish’s life story includes performance, dance instruction, art

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Mary Cornish celebrated her 102nd birthday with a party on March 22 attended by friends and family in Castle Rock.

JESSICA GIBBS them were friends Cornish has collected through her 102 years.

The ladies asked about her past career — she’d been a ballroom dancer, right?

No, Cornish said, because she’d done a little of everything. Ballet, acrobatics and tap made the list, too. She began dancing and performing as soon as she graduated from high school in 1933, and eventually met her husband, Ron, also a performer.

The two traveled wherever there was work, and eventually married on stage at a since torn-down but famous vaudeville venue, Keith’s

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She saw the rise and fall of vaudeville, first as a solo performer and then as a dancer in a two-person act with her accordion-playing husband in the 1930s.

She traveled the country and had three children by the time the family settled in Denver during the 1940s.

Then, she forged a career as a dance instructor for the University of Denver and added art lessons in the 1960s, becoming a prolific oil and pastel artist.

In short, Mary Cornish has lived a storied life.

She spent years in Sedalia before moving to the Pine Trails Senior Living home in Castle Rock, where on March 22 she celebrated her 102nd birthday.

Cornish lived at home alone — in the Oak Valley house she and her husband built — until six months ago.

Those close to her say she’s used her time on earth well.

“I have to get in a line to give you a hug,” a woman told Cornish during the birthday celebration, just one in the train of people showering her with hugs and well-wishes.

Cornish was surrounded. Seated at her table were women she’s known for decades and filling the room around

Theatre in Syracuse, New York.

The ladies listened eagerly to Cornish as she recounted memories from the various stages of her life.

To Cornish’s right was Fleta Nockels, who traveled from Bonaventure Senior Living across town for the party. The women met so long ago they can’t be sure of what year that was, only the decade.

“Since 1966, or something like that,” Nockels said, turning to Cornish to see if she knew the date.

“It’s been a long time,” Cornish said after giving it some thought. The women agree to settle on “the 1960s.”

Nockels and Cornish grew to be friends as members of the same neighborhood group, which mostly spent time on hiking trips. One of their favorite spots was the Devil’s Head Trail and lookout tower located several miles west of Sedalia.

The Devil’s Head trips were weekly excursions through the “‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s,” Nockels said. As the years went on, age never slowed Cornish down. Just ask Billy Ellis, a fire lookout who met Cornish through his work at the Devil’s Head lookout tower.

The lookout tower, one of the remaining few original lookout towers still in service along the Front Range, concludes a 1.4-mile trail and is only reachable by climbing a 143-step stairwell.

One of the last times Ellis saw Cornish was on her final climb up the tower — at age 93.

“I’ll see you at the tower,” Cornish said to Ellis as he prepared to leave her party.

“Are you coming up this year,” he asked.

“I don’t know,” Cornish said with a smile.

Once she’d retired the dance shoes and paintbrushes, Cornish loved walks,

whether it was a hike to Pike National Forest historical sites or a stroll through her neighborhood.

“She just picks up her walking stick and she’s off,” recalled Bev Larsen, a friend from the Canyon Quilters quilting club and the Sedalia Museum.

“Mary would walk every day. That’s why she is the way she is at 102,” said Judy Penley, who met Cornish through l the Sedalia Museum. “It just broke her “ heart one day when she had to use a A cane.” h There’s little walking these days, p Cornish said. She gets tired easily, and z her favorite pastime has become “taking naps,” she chuckled. As her friends ( will tell you, however, she’s still active A and her mind is sharp. That’s part of C the reason partygoers said they were A drawn to her.

A “It was just interesting to talk to such a knowledgeable, kind, humble C person,” Penley said of their 10-year e friendship. e Dennis Cornish, the middle child t among Cornish’s three sons, moved l to the Sedalia area to help care for his i mother in 2000.

M “She’ll probably outlive everybody,” w he said. o Looking around the room at her birthday gathering, he took in the number of f people there to celebrate his mother. c “When you have this many friends, C you’ve done well in life,” he said. “It’s a a good indication of how you lived.” w For that, Cornish was grateful. As the party crowd dwindled she could say it o was a good day. From the more than a century she’s lived, it is the people, she said, that are her favorite memories.

“Besides being flattered, it makes me feel really good. I love all of these people,” Cornish said of the party.

“These friends through the years, it’s so good to see them.”

ACC program helps first-time students adjust to college STAFF REPORT

Students attending college for the first time can get help with their academic and career goals through the Arapahoe Community College First-Year Experience program.

The program includes a Summer Bridge program, new student orientation, academic planning, career assessment, AAA 101 Student Experience course and attendance at a student engagement series event.

Summer Bridge is targeted at recently graduated high school students and includes a week of activities, instruction and information. It is free and includes lunch every day.

New student orientation helps with the transition to college by providing the information and resources needed to begin classes at ACC. Students work with academic advisors to set long-term college goals and structure their class schedules.

AAA 101 introduces students to

college culture and success strategies through a series of interactive classes. The course covers soft and hard skills necessary for students to be successful during their college career.

“It is amazing to see the growth of students from day one, to the last day of class,” Karen Browning, ACC marketing project manager and AAA 101 instructor, said in a news release.

“They come away from the course with tools and knowledge that will last a lifetime.”

The student engagement series helps students stay on track and stay on track while making college connections. Events range from financial aid workshops to academic planning to personal budgeting.

ACC offers seven degree and certificate pathways, and more than 200 online classes. It has campuses in Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock. To learn more, contact acc.info@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5637.

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March 29, 2018

‘Fences’ is iconic American play on Lone Tree stage Director Wren Brown has praise for cast, facility, staff

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“What’s really important 31 years later,” said director Wren Brown, “is that this is one of those timeless American classics. The issues are all here — nuances of race … not every playwright is honored with the Pulitzer …”

The Pulitzer Prize-winning “Fences” (1945) is sixth in American playwright August Wilson’s 10-part “American Century Cycle,” which traces the African-American experience in America.

Starting April 5, Lone Tree Arts Center will produce Wilson’s “Fences,” with director Brown and a cast of eight experienced stage and screen actors, many from Brown’s Los Angeles location or New York. Several, including Essau Pritchett, who plays Troy Maxson, have performed in Wilson’s works before. “I always have my eye on one or two actors,” Brown said.

The story of the disappointed former baseball player, now a garbage collector; his wife, Rose; athletic son Cory; and various relatives, friends and neighbors still speaks to everyone who sees it.

August Wilson (1945-2005), winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, is regarded by

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“Fences” plays at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, from April 5-21 (preview April 4 at 7:30 p.m.). Evenings: April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21. Afternoons: April 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 21. Tickets cost $35 to $60. 720-509-1000, Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. many as one of the finest of American playwrights. His entire 10-part American Century Cycle was produced, one a year, by the Denver Center Theatre Company — and directed by the late Israel Hicks (1943-2010) — the first person to direct all 10 plays in one theater.

Wilson, child of a black mother and white father, grew up in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, the setting for the Cycle. He was involved in the Black Arts Movement and co-founded and directed a black theater, Black Horizons, according to Britannica editors.

He later moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he wrote several plays.

Self-educated at the public library after dropping out of high school, his first major play success was “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Broadway, 1984).

Israel Hicks and Wren Brown cofounded LA’s 10-year-old Ebony Repertory Theatre and Brown leads that professional theater today, as well as being a working actor — and involved in educational projects as well as the busy LA theatrical community.

Brown arrived in Denver to start

Wren Brown Director

rehearsals six days a week (Mondays are off-days) and is delighted with the LTAC facility and the active support from the staff. “It’s everything one would desire — one can’t always say that,” Brown commented, praising technical support as well. “I’ve traveled all over the world to work and never been treated better.” He added that “anyone in theater who has an opportunity to work here — should.”

Rehearsals started with a lot of “table work,” he says. “Table work is vitally important — the world of the play, locale, a road map … family, extended family members … Then comes blocking, stage movement — we stumble through. I work in a deeply collaborative way. I’ve worked with a few of these actors before … it’s nice

to discover a work ethic you understand.

“Once we come together, a play becomes brand new,” Brown said, including “staging, set, general direction, lines, back story of the world of cast members. I am so excited coming in here as director, assembling a cast, as a practitioner of this work.

Even well-worn plays change. Society changes … what the audience brings …” The play is set in 1957 — “it’s a fresh journey every day and every night.”

Next on Brown’s calendar? A repeat of last season’s success at Ebony Repertory Theatre, “Five Guys Named Moe” and acting. April is a busy time with series endings and pilots for new shows.

Littleton Adventist, sheriff’s office plan blood drive Event honors fallen deputy, first responders; two locations set up to take donations STAFF REPORT

A blood drive is planned to honor the memory of Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Zackari Parrish and the daily service of the men and women of the sheriff ’s office and the Castle Rock Police Department.

Littleton Adventist Hospital and Bonfils Blood Center are hosting the drives from 1 to 6 p.m. March 30 at the hospital, 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton, and at Centura Health Emergency & Urgent Care, 9205 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch.

Parrish was shot to death by a man who lured officers to a Highlands Ranch apartment complex Dec. 31.

Three other deputies from the sheriff ’s office and one officer from the Castle Rock Police Department were wounded in the shooting. Most were treated at Littleton Adventist.

“This is a tribute to our first responders’ honorable service and incredible sacrifice, and a way for people in our community to show their appreciation for the officers who risk it all every day to keep us safe,”

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March 29, 2018M

Sandhill cranes put on amazing show in Colorado San Luis Valley is paradise for birders as magnificent creatures visit

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BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was time for our annual family “migration” to Monte Vista in the beautiful San Luis Valley. For three days in March, we stand transfixed by the continual chorus of crane calls — and the sight of fields covered with these large, graceful birds, rooting in fields or puddles for food and at times dancing, bouncing, flapping wings.

This year, I spent three delightful days with my daughter, a serious birder, and son-in-law, who looks at the world with a painter’s eye. Mountains with snowy peaks surround the agricultural valley and blue Western skies are continually changing cloud formations. (We are well aware of the Nebraska migrating flocks, but this location is just so idyllic.)

And then, there are those spectacular fly-overs! Thousands of birds take off at once — calling as they go — to another, less exposed, place to feed more — or roost safely for the night, depending on the time of day. The sky is filled with huge clouds of huge birds — necks and wings outstretched and legs straight behind, constantly communicating with each other.

We enjoy the drive south on Highway 285 to Monte Vista, with a lunch stop in Fairplay or Buena Vista — it takes about four hours including the leisurely stop. Drive south past the spectacular Collegiate Range. We have stayed at the Movie Manor Motel since my children were small and still head there, but Monte Vista has other motels and the Rio Grande National Forest and Sand Dunes National Park have campgrounds.

For about six weeks, or a bit longer, in March and early April, the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge hosts thousands (2018 estimate: 27,000) of sandhill cranes, migrating north to their nesting grounds in northern Yellowstone Park and into Idaho. Flocks have followed this route for more than 5,000 years, we are told. There are photos of very ancient rock art near Monte Vista (locale not divulged), which depict these birds in flight.

(They return in September, if the reader is not free now.) Farmers leave grain in the fields to feed the birds and wetlands are carefully managed.

The drill is: Head out in the morning (after breakfast for this lazy birder — crack of dawn for some!) to watch feeding and dancing at several viewing sites. Then, from mid-morning, when most birds head elsewhere, until late afternoon (4-6 p.m.), explore the surrounding area — visit old towns, hike in Penitente Canyon, the nearby Sand Dunes or elsewhere, enjoy pie

Sandhill cranes fill the skies near the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge on March 13, calling to each other as they fly.

PHOTO BY KIRSTEN ORAHOOD at the Sunflower Café, just be there!

About tea time, flocks begin to fly in again to the refuge wetlands, where they stay for several hours, with groups coming and going — and calling.

These large birds, with gray plumage, white head, a red crown spot and drooping black tail feathers, have a six- to seven-foot wingspan when flying and stand tall on long legs. Pairs mate for life, but still engage in spring dancing. The female lays two or three

eggs, but usually only one chick survives to fledge. It stays with the parents until the following spring, when it is kicked out to travel on its own.

They don’t reach sexual maturity and mate until 3e years old and continue to travel with the flock. The adolescents are slightly smaller and don’t yet have the red crown.

If you have more time, explore the wonderful Sand Dunes National Park nearby, which has campgrounds and hiking trails.

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March 29, 2018

Hospital official put beliefs into action with liver donation Sky Ridge employee gives part of organ to niece of co-worker

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As the director of emergency services at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Pamela Assid, 44, has had countless conversations about organ donation with people in the emergency room who had tragically lost a loved one. She had no idea that she would become a donor herself.

After hearing that a co-worker was being tested to donate a piece of his liver to his niece, Assid asked if she could be tested as well, in case the uncle was not a match for 7-year-old Addi, who was born with a rare liver disease that advanced to the point that a deceased donor liver, or liver tissue donation, was her only hope for life.

“I saw that somebody needed help, and I thought ‘I can help them,’” said Assid. “I never had any doubts.

I trusted God had a plan and I went with it.”

Assid’s offer turned out to be lifesaving for Addi. Her uncle and all of her family members were rejected for donation, but Assid was a good match. Assid went through an extensive series of tests to determine her eligibility, including a CAT, MRI, and meetings with a social worker and dietitian. Once she made the decision, Assid said she was eager to get the procedure done and for Addi to start a new life. The procedure would take a portion of Assid’s liver, 38 percent, and place it in Addi, where it would grow to full size as Addi grew.

Addi’s mother, Krysten Hawks, said she couldn’t believe a stranger would be willing to help save her daughter’s life.

“It’s been years of roller-coaster emotions,” said Hawks. “Once Addi got on the donor list, a deceased donor was our best hope. I can’t explain how it feels to think that somebody else needs to lose a child in order for mine to live. Pam donating a piece of her liver is the perfect answer. Addi is doing so much better, it’s just incredible, and nobody had to die. Pam gets to live a full life and so does Addi.”

The surgery was performed Jan. 16,

and left Assid with a scar that runs the length of her stomach. She spent four nights in the hospital and about six weeks recovering. Her liver will grow back to its full size within 12 to 16 weeks, and Assid said she’s felt fine.

“The first couple of weeks I was tired, but I’m fine and haven’t really noticed a difference,” said Assid.

Assid said having the organ donation conversation with people in her emergency room has a new meaning to her.

“I have often asked families of deceased patients for organ donation as part of my job,” she said. “Now it’s personal. I understand on a level that I couldn’t have before.”

April is national organ and tissue donation month, and Assid encourages people to sign their donor cards, and learn more about organ and tissue donation. For more information visit www.donatelife.net/ndlm/.

Director of Emergency Services at SkyRidge Medical Center Pamela Assid poses with 7-year-old Addilyn Hawks, who received part of Assid’s liver in order to save her life. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAMELA ASSID

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to help older, lower-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Angel Heart Project: Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses.

Need: Volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the south Denver area.

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

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

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado.

Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org.

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and

resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office volunteer support.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We combat arthritis every day, so support from volunteers so that we can serve people is crucial.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

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 countries.

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 programs.

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

AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

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CLUBS Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

Social/Service

GED Prep Class Douglas County Libraries offers GED preparation classes for ages 17 and up. Classes offered at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive; and at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; 303-7917323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Great Books Discussion Group 7-8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lone Tree Library. Reading selections are short — plays, short stories, essays, or excerpts from longer works — and new members can come in at any time. We also watch Teaching Company lectures on “The Art of Reading.” Call Kerri Martin at 303-688-7628 or David Williams at 303-708-8854.

Lions Club International is the largest service organization in the world. Contact 303-955-4353 or loismgould@comcast.net Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch: 12:10 p.m.

Thursdays at Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd.; 7:15 a.m. the first and third Wednesday at Children’s Hospital, 1811 Plaza Drive. Call Mary Kay Hasz, 303-8881867. Service above Self.

Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree, a speaker series luncheon, meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel. Lunch reservations are required by noon Wednesday the week prior to the event. Cost includes a beverage, lunch and tip. For information on cost, the topic and to RSVP, visit www. cityoflonetree.com/agingwell.

Lone Tree Optimists meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at LePeep Restaurant, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call Miles Hardee at 303-973-6409.

High Plains Chapter, Order of DeMolay, 7 p.m. every second and fourth Monday in the Parker area. With Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted among its alumni, you won’t find another organization for young men between the ages of 12-21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact highplainsdemolay@gmail.com or visit www.coloradodemolay.org.

Meridian Mid-Day Toast Toastmasters: 11:35-12:35 p.m. Thursdays at South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Station 34, 8871 Maximus Drive, Lone Tree. Group offers a safe environment to practice your presentations.

Help with speeches and presentations offered the first Thursday of the month.

Guests welcome. Go to www.meridianmiddaytm.org. Meridian Toastmasters are members of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce.

Highlands Ranch Lions Club: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, except June and July, at IHOP, 9565 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Moms Offering Moms Support is a group for moms and kids. We offer our members playgroups, a monthly calendar of fun events, community service projects, and

other various parties throughout the year.

For more information on joining please contact us at momsclubhre@yahoo.com.

Mothers of Multiples (MOMS) Calling all mothers of twins, triplets, quadruplets.

MOMS holds playgroups, Mom’s Night Out, twice-yearly kids’ consignment sales, and other social events for parents of multiples in and around Highlands Ranch. For details, visit www.mothersofmultiples.com.

OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends.

Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937.

Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-7515195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804.

Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-2334099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303-985-8937.

South Metro Newcomers Club We welcome women who are new to the area as well as women looking to meet new friends.

We are a social organization with many interesting and fun activities. For information, email our new member chairperson at southmetronewcomers@gmail.com or visit southmetronewcomersclub.com.

Teen Library Council. Douglas County Libraries’ teen groups meet monthly to help plan events, weigh in on library materials and serve the library community. Members earn community service hours toward graduation requirements. For information about a group at a library in your area, call 303-7917323 or visit with a youth librarian.

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“Not addressing Tier 1 needs significantly increases risk of building components failing,” Kane’s presentation stated, referring to the highest priority capital needs. “Some components, like mechanical boilers and chillers, fire alarm systems and elevators, may either close a school or impact a portion of the school or program if they fail.”

Ray commended district staff and Kane for the thorough presentation.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a new chapter Link 6 for the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Littleton areas, is a social group that offers a variety of activities for its members. Group meets for happy hour at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call Kay 303-749-0169 or Dorothy 303-484-8811.

Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 8: 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Las Brisas Restaurant, 6787 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village. Features card and game groups, theater and concert events, outdoor activities, special dining and local sight-seeing.

Call Shirley at 303-741-5484. Serves the Centennial, Aurora, Greenwood Village, Parker and South Denver area.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences.

Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org.

Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild meets from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road in Parker. The group has a guest speaker from 7-9 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8374 S. Willow St. in Lone Tree. Visit www.wordsforthejourney.org then go to the Rocky Mountain Region link for more information.

Support

Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-3224440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/ womens-guide-paying-for-college/.

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“I just want to say, thank you for this presentation, and for working so diligently on our questions,” said Ray. “We appreciate that.”

Staff will address any outstanding questions from the board and the tax-measure conversation will be continued at an April 17 board meeting starting at 6 p.m. at the district’s administrative building in Castle Rock, 620 Wilcox St. The school board has until July 30 to notify the county clerk whether it will put a tax measure on the November ballot.

Ray expects the board to make a decision by June.

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

Colorado Renaissance Festival Auditions: Saturday, April 7, Larkspur Fire Department, 9414 S. Spruce Mountain Road. Musicians/ singers: prepare 2-3 minute piece.

Contact Eric Mindykowki, eric. mindykowski@gmail.com.

Wiley and the Hairy Man: 10-11:10 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/

ART/CRAFTS

Watercolor Workshop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 5-7, at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Three-day workshop led by watercolorist Don Andrews and presented by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County. Go to www.heritage-guild.com for information and materials list.

Under the Sea Crafts: 4-5 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Best of PAG Spring Show: Sunday, April 8 to Saturday, May 5 at Deep Space Gallery, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Parker Artists Guild show includes an opening reception from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8; a community open house from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18; and the First Friday Art Walk season opener from 5:30-8 p.m.

Friday, May 4. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

Call 720-675-7932. Contact Kay Galvan, galv56@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Line Dance Aerobics Class: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 2 at Adventures In Dance Studio, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Suite 207, Littleton. Class continues Monday nights through April 23. Go to https://www.adventuresindance.com/ product/line-danceaerobics-class-april/.

Live: Singer and Songwriter Showcase: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4, Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries. org.

Live: Arias and Ensembles with Opera Colorado: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Irish Dance Celebration: 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 7, James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Colorado Poet Laureate Reading: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Hutchison will discuss the Laureate position, its pleasures and pressures, then expand on those observations to address the place poetry occupies in American life.

Using Social Media for Genealogy Research: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Led by member Dave Barton.

Go to https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com The Power of Story: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Nanette Fimian Randall, of Memoirs

by Design, presents program with topics including becoming a storyteller; sharing memories and making them last; remembering our special storytellers;

Gypsy Flamenco Fire: 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 7 at Hampden Hall at Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Go to http:// reneheredia.com/gypsy-flamencofire-2018/

FILM/MOVIES

Bad Movie Night: Invasion U.S.A: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Coco: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

READING/WRITING

and learning that life has something to teach us still.

Go to parkerarts.org.

Senior Resource Fair: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Info: arapahoelibraries. org. Co-sponsored by the Centennial Senior Commission.

Parenting Safe Children Workshop: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at Developmental Pathways, 325 Inverness Drive South, Englewood. Program of Mothers of Multiples Society. For information and to register, go to www. mothersofmultiples.com

EVENTS

Pint for a Pint: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Resolute, 7286 S. Yosemite St., Ste. 110, Centennial. Guests who donate a pint of blood will receive a free pint card, redeemable in Resolute’s taproom.

Serving the Blue: 5 p.m. Friday, March 30 at SkyView Academy, 6161 Business Center Drive, Highlands Ranch. A volleyball tournament between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and SkyView Academy students and teachers will raise money for the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation. Go to http://hrletf.org/donate-viapaypal to donate online.

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 18, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Info: http://www. englewoodlibrary. org/

Burrito Blitz & Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 31 at Calvary Church Englewood, 4881 S. Acoma St., Englewood. Enjoy Santiago’s breakfast burritos, and kid through fifth grade will hunt for eggs. Go to http://englewood.the calvary.org

Nonfiction Book Club, “A Fine Mess” by T.R. Reid: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18 at the Columbine Public Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; and 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 21 at Brookdale Westland Meridian, 10695 W. 17th Ave., Lakewood. Read “A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer and More Efficient Tax System” by journalist T.R. Reid before the meeting and be ready for a discussion. Presented by Jeffco League of Women Voters. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128.

Easter Egg Hunt: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31 at Jared’s Nursery, Gift and Garden, 10500 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Cost to participate is a donation of canned food for local food banks. Start times staggered by age. Go to http:// jaredsgarden.com.

Easter Sunrise Service: 6-7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1 at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood. Go to http://cherrycreekpres.org/easter/.

Prefer to sleep in? Other Easter services are at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1, Horizon Community Church, 2121 Dad Clark Drive, Highlands

Ranch. Eggs and baskets provided.

Go to horizoncommunity.org Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, April 2 (The Struggle to Forgive); Monday, April 9 (In the News; topic TBD); Monday, April 16 (How to Live Before You Die); Monday, April 23 (Pass or Fail? The State of Education); Monday, April 30 (Emergency!

Make Room for God) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe. com.

Website Design: Basic HTML: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Live Independently with Meals on Wheels: 9-10 a.m. Friday, April 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Tour the Universe: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 6, James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Ages 9 and up.

Registration required; 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

FAN-tastic Fest: Pop Culture Con and Costume Fair: 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 7, Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Info: 303-7917323 or DCL.org.

Come Fish With Us - Lake Lehow: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 7; and 5-8 p.m. May 16, at Waterton Canyon, 11300 Waterton Road, Littleton.

Program of Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Go to www. cutthroatctu.org/. Lake Lehow is a Denver Water property and is heavily stocked with bluegills, largemouth bass and sometimes rainbow trout. Lake Lehow can be reached through a gate on the east side of the park.

Macaroni Kid Douglas County Summer Camp and Activities Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8 at CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. Admission to the CU South Denver’s museum exhibits and galleries is included for all who attend. Go to bit.ly/ MKDC2018SCF to register.

Monday Morning Links Ladies Golf League: Accepting applications for the Monday morning 9-hole golf group. Group is open to women golfers ages 21 and older. Applications and more information available at The Links Golf Course Pro Shop. Contact Sherrie Mitchell at 303-799-4583 or email mmlinksladies18@gmail.com.

Broken Tee Women’s 9 Hole Monday Golf League is seeking new members. League plays on Monday mornings from April to September at Broken Tee Golf Course, 2101 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. This is the league’s 40th anniversary. Contact Sharron Quirin at 303-549-8545.

HEALTH

s Rebuilding When Your Relation- m ship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 b t p.m. Thursday, April 5, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., High- C lands Ranch. 10-week seminar. r Child care provided. Registration o required; contact Beth Walker at f 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@ t gmail.com. i h o French Converp sation Circle: 1-2 a p.m. Wednesday, April 4, Englewood Public Library, 1000 p t Englewood Parkway. All skill levels welcome. Info: http://www. t englewoodlibrary.org/ v Editor’s note: Calendar submis- w sions must be received by noon h s Wednesday for publication w the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink. coloradocommunitymedia.com. y a

EDUCATION

eLibrary: Doing Downloadables: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Info: http://

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Couple wins honeymoon cruise at wedding expo Colorado Community Media sponsored the event in Littleton STAFF REPORT

One happy couple walked away with a honeymoon cruise from Highlands Ranch Travel, and about 150 people got a chance to talk to more than 40 wedding professionals at The Falls Event Center in Littleton on March 25.

Colorado Community Media hosted its first wedding expo, partnering with Highlands Ranch Travel and The Falls Event Center, the event’s presenting sponsor, for the event.

“This was a fantastic event, full of happy engaged couples connecting with vendors ready to help make their day special,” said Jerry Healey, president and publisher of Colorado Community Media, which produces 18 weekly newspapers throughout the metro area. “The vendors went all out decorating booths, sampling food and engaging our attendees with interesting and informative information.

Everyone had a great time and even saw some dance moves break out. The Colorado Community Media events team, led by Special Projects Manager Thelma Grimes, did a great job coordi-

Linda Eyer and Dan Kraft of Highlands Ranch Travel congratulate Chad Howard and Mars Simich, the winners of the Cutest Engagement Story Contest. The couple won a seven-day honeymoon cruise from Highlands Ranch Travel.

COURTESY OF JON GRIMES nating and leading this event.”

Engaged couple Chad Howard and Mars Simich were surprised to be named the grand-prize winners of the Colorado Community Media Cutest Engagement Story Contest, which was sponsored by Highlands Ranch Travel.

With nearly 30 entries, judges from Highlands Ranch Travel chose Howard for his unique, personal story.

“It was very rewarding to give it to such a deserving couple,” said Dan Kraft, manager of Highlands Ranch Travel. “Every story entered had a fun and unique story. It was hard to pick a winner, but I really feel we chose the right couple. It came down to their story. It truly hit the heart.”

Howard submitted the story about a proposal that he agreed might have

some do a double take, given it was on his grandmother’s graveside.

For Howard and Simich, winning the grand prize couldn’t have come at a better time. With Simich’s mother ill, and the cost of planning their wedding in October, a honeymoon was looking near impossible. They will go to either the Caribbean or Alaska.

Talking about her fiancé entering the contest, Simich said, “The way he did this, I couldn’t have imagined anything more romantic. It was so personal, so loving, so kind. I’ve never done a cruise. I never thought a honeymoon would be possible.”

Howard said, “I think what (Highlands Ranch Travel) has made happen for us is fantastic. I couldn’t be more thankful. This will be something for us to really be with each other.”

There were three couples chosen as the finalists or the contest, including Howard, Annie Smiley and Autumn Shea. The second and third finalists were treated to an overnight stay at Table Mountain Inn in Golden.

The entertainment was provided by Dancin Shoes DJ services, which also gave one lucky couple a $250 gift card, which was part of more than $4,000 in raffle prizes given throughout the day from a variety of participants.

To see more from the weekend event, visit www.coloradocommunitymedia. com/weddingexpo/.

Specialized yoga for trauma victims coming to Castle Rock LiveFree Counseling to begin offering program this month

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Denise Kullman tries to help people suffering from any number of traumas through her work as a neurofeedback technician, but in March, she’s taking a new approach.

Kullman, who works at LiveFree Counseling in Castle Rock, will be enrolling in a new program LiveFree is offering that aims to help people heal from trauma through yoga.

“I don’t think a lot of people realize that, one, what they’ve experienced is trauma, and two, that they can get help,” said Tammy Gustafson, owner of LiveFree Counseling.

LiveFree Counseling, 695 Jerry St., provides various counseling and therapy services all specializing in helping people work through life experiences that result in trauma — from divorce to medical conditions to abuse.

“We specialize in trauma and our vision is to provide a lot of different ways that people can get help and healing,” Gustafson said. “Now we’re starting trauma-informed yoga, so we’re just really excited.”

Trauma-informed yoga is a type of yoga that teaches instructors how to avoid potential triggers for individu-

Courtneyrose Chung and Tammy Gustafson are helping to roll out a new trauma-informed yoga class in Castle Rock for clients at LiveFree Counseling.

JESSICA GIBBS

als with trauma. For example, the language an instructor uses is more invitational than commanding. Instructors wouldn’t tell students when to begin a certain move. Instead they would say things such as “if you like” or “when you are ready.”

In another example, they refer to exercises as “postures.” The more

traditional term, “pose,” can be triggering for victims of sexual abuse, said Courtneyrose Chung, who is the trauma-informed yoga instructor at LiveFree.

Gustafson said she’s always envisioned incorporating such a yoga program into her practice because of research showing it’s effective in helping trauma victims.

The Trauma Center in Massachusetts, known for pioneering the trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed yoga field, conducted research finding trauma-informed yoga helped reduce symptoms in women with post-traumatic stress disorder.

In one study run from 2008 through 2011, 64 women with chronic PTSD who were not responding to treatment were placed in one of two groups.

About half underwent a traumainformed yoga course while the other half were placed in a control group that received health education classes.

At the conclusion of the study, 52 percent of the yoga group no longer met criteria for PTSD, compared to 21 percent of the control group.

“That’s powerful stuff,” Gustafson said of the report, explaining other research shows trauma creates a physical reaction in people and is often stored in the body. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente study from the late 1990s detailed connections between a person’s number of childhood traumas, such as abuse or neglect, and health conditions that emerge later in

life.

That’s why Gustafson believes it’s as important to treat trauma through physical therapy like yoga as it is through mental and emotional therapy.

Chung has been a registered yoga teacher since 2012 and graduated with her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy last May. She now works as a clinical therapist with LiveFree and trained through a 20hour course with the Trauma Center in order to lead LiveFree’s traumainformed yoga program.

The new trauma-informed yoga program begins March 31. The eightweek, women-only course offers classes on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings. The classes, Chung said, will be in a room at the center with plenty of space, clearly marked exits and no mirrors, all in order to make their clients feel safer. More information is available at livefreecounseling.org.

“This is not a fitness class. There will be some amount of exertion as the classes get slightly more difficult,” Chung said, “but it’s very slow. It’s very controlled.”

Kullman hopes the classes will help her personally and professionally.

“I want to make sure that I’m educated in all the services that our office can provide,” she said, adding she’s a mother of four and helps support her aging mother. “I have my own personal stressors and stuff going on that I thought, you know, this will help me too as an individual to overcome that.”

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LOCAL

BOYS Sam Masten, Rock Canyon Class: Senior Height: 6-3 Did you know? The Northern Coloradobound guard led the Continental League in scoring with a 22.5 average. He made 74 percent of his free throws, pulled down 7.9 rebounds a game, averaged 3.4 assists per contest and finished with 1,829 career points.

Tyson Gilbert, Rock Canyon Class: Senior Height: 6-1 Did you know? As half of the Jaguars’ dynamic guard duo along with Masten, the Colorado State-Pueblo recruit averaged 15.6 points a game.

Kaison Hammonds, ThunderRidge Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Did you know? He led the Continental League in steals with 2.3 a game. He also scored 15.7 points a game with 3.1 assists per contest and connected on 59 3-point baskets.

Brendan Sullivan, Highlands Ranch Class: Senior Height: 6-6 Did you know?With accurate mid-range shooting and the ability to rebound, he can play multiple positions. The Colorado School of Mines recruit led the Continental League with 8.3 rebounds a game and scored at a 21.3-points-per-game clip.

Ronnie DeGray III, Chaparral Class: Junior Height: 6-6 Did you know? The power forward, the son of former University of Colorado player and Valor Christian coach Ronnie DeGray, averaged 21 points and 6.6 rebounds a game.

Connor Staib, Mountain Vista Class: Senior Height: 6-5 Did you know? The guard/forward paced the Golden Eagles’ offense with a 19.4 scoring average. He averaged 23.5 points down the stretch in the final eight games of the season.

Connor Hawk, Ponderosa

SPORTS ALL-SOUTH METRO BASKETBALL TEAMS

Loaded with

talent

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Most basketball coaches would love to have a well-rounded team.

With the 14 players — seven boys and seven girls — selected to the 2017-18 Colorado Community Media All-South Metro teams, that is exactly what a coach would have.

The boys team would have outstanding guard play from Rock Canyon’s Sam Masten, Kaison Hammonds of ThunderRidge and Tyson Gilbert of Rock Canyon.

Ronnie DeGray III of Chaparral, Highlands Ranch’s Brendan Sullivan, Connor Staib of Mountain Vista and Ponderosa’s Connor Hawk can swing from playing in the paint or can shoot from the perimeter.

The girls team has floor leaders in guards Tommi Olson of Highlands Ranch and Jana Van Gytenbeek of Cherry Creek, plus an accurate shooter in Dani Mills of Mountain Vista.

And there would be no worries about rebounding or scoring inside, with Autumn Watts of Highlands Ranch, Madison Hema of Castle View, Sydney Speights of Chaparral and Rebekah Sandstrom of Littleton.

The biggest question for both squads would be which five players to put on the court at the same time.

The teams were picked by the CCM sports staff, with input from area coaches. Players were eligible from schools in the Littleton and Englewood districts, Cherry Creek High School and all schools in Douglas County.

GIRLS Autumn Watts, Highlands Ranch Class: Junior Height: 6-1 Did you know? She led the Continental League in scoring (16.7 ppg), rebounding (9.9 rpg) and double doubles (12) in addition to delivering Christmas baskets and helping feed the homeless on Thanksgiving in northeast Denver.

Tommi Olson, Highlands Ranch Class: Senior Height: 5-5 Did you know? The University of Wyomingbound point guard led the Continental League in assists (6.5 per game) and steals (4.8) while scoring 12.2 ppg. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

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Ponderosa junior Cohlton Schultz is a modest wrestler who is on his way to becoming one of the best in Colorado.

Schultz moved up to 285 pounds and wrapped up an undefeated season (50-0) by winning his third straight Colorado state championship. He has been named the 2017-18 Colorado Community Media South Metro Wrestler of the Year.

“It has been a goal to be up among the best that Colorado has ever had,” said Schultz. “Every year is just trying to make one more step towards that. I know I’m a big target going into every match.

I have to prepare myself very well.

I’ve been working hard for a long time and it’s all paying off.”

Schultz started a superlative season by winning the prestigious Dec. 8-9 Walsh Jesuit Ironman in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a tournament in which he was second the past two years. Then he won the Doc Buchannan, a highly regarded in-season tourney, in early January.

All this came after he became the first American to win the world championship since 1997, when he captured the Cadet Greco World title in Athens, Greece in early September.

“He is incredibly confident but equally modest about his skills, and

Schultz even more amazing is that he loves being a high school kid who has aspirations to be a college student athlete in due time.

“What he did this year won’t be matched again for many years. Not only did he become the first person from Colorado to win the Ironman, he defeated one of the top kids (Seth Nevills) in the world at the Doc Buchanan.”

Schultz won the Austrian Junior Greco-Roman on March 3 and continues to impress in international competition, but Ponderosa wrestling coach Tito Rinaldis isn’t worried about Schultz competing for the Mustangs as a senior.

“He’s got a pretty level head on his shoulders and understands that a lot of young kids might be in a hurry to jump to that next step, and he understands there is an opportunity to build relationships,” said Rinaldis.

“I don’t think he wants to forgo any of that.

“If you look at the average age of most Olympic medalists, it is in the late 20s and early 30s. So if he wants to hit that 2020 cycle he might be a bit too young to be at that level. I don’t see him not competing as a senior in high school.

I don’t think he wants to forgo the opportunity to be a four-time state champion and be considered one of the best Colorado wrestlers in history.”

oes high school basketball need a shot clock?

Would it help or hinder prep games?

Let the longstanding debate resume. It’s been a hot topic for years.

USA Basketball and the NBA on March 20 announced a set of age-specific guidelines, and one of the recommendations was a 24-second shot clock for boys and girls in grades 9-12.

The National Federation of State High School Associations has a rule that shot clocks are not allowed.

California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, Rhode Island, North Dakota and South Dakota do use 30- to OVERTIME 35-second shot clocks, but those states forfeit their chance to have an input into the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee, which is one of the reasons the Colorado High School Activities Association is reluctant to add shot clocks.

Jim Benton So unless a national rule is passed, it could be a while before Colorado teams will have to shoot the ball before the 24-, 30- or 35-second time limit.

“The latest stats show that nearly 65 percent of the states did not want it (shot clock),” said CHSAA assistant commissioner Bert Borgmann. “I have had conversations with folks in several states that have the shot clock. They like it but stop short of saying it makes the game better.

It’s a different game.”

According to CHSAANow.com, the NFHS considers adopting the shot clock every year, and a survey prior to the 2017 rules committee meeting stated that 57 percent of coaches were in favor of a shot clock, 39 percent against and 4 percent had no opinion. More than 6,000 coaches across the nation responded, including 357 from Colorado.

State associations were against using a shot clock with 62 percent holding that position, compared to 34 percent in favor and 4 percent having no opinion.

The NBA has a 24-second shot clock and college basketball a 30-second shot clock.

“I think we are ready for the shot clock,” said ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz.

“Thirty or 35 seconds would be best.”

The biggest con against adoption is the price and installation of a shot clock, which could range from between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on whether the clock is attached to the scoreboard or backboard.

Some schools with older scoreboards might even need a new one, which could be costly. And schools would need to find competent people to operate the shot clock.

Pros include getting players ready for the next level, preventing stalling tactics, increasing the pace of games and possibly forcing teams to shore up on defensive tactics.

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Highlands Ranch coach Mike Gibbs would be supportive of the change to a shot clock but said games would be more sloppy with more mistakes; the shot selection would be questionable; passing, finishing and decision-making would be a concern for non-athletic teams; and scoring could be up or down depending on the player’s skill levels.

“We would have some challenges, that’s for sure, because not many student-athletes today truly have the basketball IQ to play up-tempo,” said Gibbs. “In addition, proper skill development from youth to high school would be vital for success.

“I have personally watched games in California at the high school and national AAU tournaments. What I have observed over the years: Teams are certainly playing faster, but the total scoring is very similar to Colorado without a shot clock during the official high school season.”

It is probably just when and not if a shot clock rule is implemented.

“It would be a great thing because that’s the way the game is played now,” said former Highlands Ranch coach Bob Caton, who now coaches at Mullen.

“I would be in favor of it because

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you get the kids juiced to the play the game at a different tempo. You could see some pressing going on because you would press not so much to steal the ball but to keep the other team from getting into their offense real early.

“If you watch games, even the teams that play conservatively, usually a shot goes up before 30 seconds or balls are getting thrown away. It might give them more of a mindset that they have to do it.”

Castle View girls coach Matt Hema said the use of a shot clock might affect girls basketball more than boys.

“It would not change the boys game much except late in games when a team has an 8-10 point lead,” he said.

“It would change the girls game a lot and keep the pace of play going and eliminate those coaches and teams that want to play slow and stall with leads.

“I think they should implement the shot clock. I don’t see it ever getting implemented on a national scale. I think they will leave it up to the high school organizations and I would be surprised if the CHSAA ever implemented this.”

Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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Colorado Symphony Guild, Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Room 212, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Contact 303-3082462, admin@coloradosymphonyguild.org or www.coloradosymphonyguild.org.

Douglas County Association for Gifted & Talented is a nonprofit group of parents, educators and community leaders that supports the educational and emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners in Douglas County. Affiliate of the Colorado Association for GT and the National Association for GT. Find our mission, newsletters, events and general information at www.dcagt.org.

EMPOWER Colorado, South Metro Support Group for parents of children with mental illness. Learn how to handle mental health challenges within the family and how to collaborate with the school system. Find out how to access resources for mental health care services. E-mail listserv and educational classes are also available.

Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, 2nd floor, Englewood.

Dinner will be served. Contact Carol Villa at kyvilla@aol.com or 1-866-213-4631.

KIDS, Kids In Divorce Survival, group meets to address the challenges and difficulties faced by divorcing families. A five week session, KIDS learn coping skills to help them through these trying times. Intake and registration required. There is a fee for participation. For details call 720-987-5129 or e-mail heatherguthrielcsw@gmail.com.

Learning English? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books.

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Men of Valor Inc., Faithful Fathers, is a recently organized non-profit and is based in Lone Tree at 9492 E. Aspen Hill Place. This organization helps all fathers regardless of marital status envision and develop their relationships with their children. Our goal is wisdom, discernment, understanding, insight, and character development of children and their fathers. Father and children monthly activities include picnics, weekend tent camping, hikes, sporting events, fishing, swimming, musical events, and cultural exhibits. A fathers’ group meets weekly to discuss individual challenges and successes at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel in Lone Tree from 6:30-8 p.m. All fathers, especially divorced fathers, are welcome to attend.

Meridian Midday Toastmaster meets from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. every Thursday at the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Station 34, 8871 Maximus Drive, Lone Tree. Call Susan at 303-284-0307.

Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs.

Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.

Overeaters Anonymous 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@ hotmail.com.

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Bill on transportation funding advances Measure calls for voter approval in 2019

version adopted March 21 matches a to decide this November whether to budget request by Democratic Gov. devote 10 percent of each year’s genJohn Hickenlooper for transportation eral fund revenues to the bonds. funding. It also comes shortly before If approved, the bonds would rethe Joint Budget Committee releases place most of the nearly $1.9 billion its fiscal year 2018-2019 budget proin transportation bonds lawmakers posal to lawmakers. agreed to last year. Those were backed A final vote in the Republican-led by leasing out state buildings.

Senate vote is needed before the bill The ballot delay — and change of goes to the Democrat-led House. House payment source — came after negotiations between Democrats who worried leaders, including Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, have objected to usa future recession could jeopardize ing existing tax dollars to back bonds, the state’s ability to keep up with citing the need to fund Colorado’s bond payments and Republicans who public schools and other priorities. say higher tax revenues should go to GOP Sen. Tim Neville, R-Jefferson roads. GOP leaders were encouraged County, objected to the one-year delay. by economic forecasts this week that Colorado has a $9 billion backlog in project up to $1.2 billion in unanticiroads projects, and Hickenlooper has pated revenue next fiscal year. called the lack of investment a threat Competing road-funding initiatives Public Notice to the state’s economy. may appear on the November ballot NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE “It kicks the can down the road with and would jeopardize the Legislature’s AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED a hope and a promise,’’ Neville said of own ballot proposal this year.

To Every Person in Actual the Possession or. delay The $500 million included in the

But Democratic Sen. Rachel Zenzinger, of Arvada, had argued that rushing a vote would only add uncertainty for construction projects either in the planning stage or that typically depend on federal as well as state and local funds.

For years, Colorado lawmakers have struggled to pay for the state’s aging roads infrastructure. The state Constitution requires voter approval of any tax increase, and Colorado’s state gasoline tax of 22 cents a gallon was last raised in 1993. That tax helps fund roads.

Recent debate on the bill was prolonged by minority Democrats’ protests of what they consider light punishment given to Sen. Randy Baumgardner, a co-sponsor of the bill, over workplace harassment allegations. Baumgardner stepped down as chair of the Senate transportation committee while denying wrongdoing.

OCCUPANT Development LLC Banana Republic in Aspen Grove, as much as they have become part- Stroh of Ranchthe Parry’s Pizzeria to open in SouthGlenn Kim Haarberg - DENCO Investments LLC S. Santa ours.”

Parry’s Pizzeria & Bar will open its Town of Parker Colorado7301 - Resource Explora-Fe Drive, Littleton. tion & Mining corporation - the shop can be simulAny dress in A grand opening celebration is Inc, a Wyoming ninth Colorado location April 30 at South Cherry Creek Land Company a Colorado Ranch Development, added to the customer’s planned from 11 a.m. to 10general p.m.partnership May 5,- Strohtaneously 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 300, at a Colorado joint venture - South Cherry Creek virtual showroom, with notes on fit, with 9-cent beers, specialty the Streets at SouthGlenn in CentenLandtastings, Company, a Colorado general partnership by contest, Ronald L Kahler Vicecolor, President Resource etc., and shoppers can work with a face painter, a pie-eating nial.

Exploration & Mining Inc a Wyoming corporatake a dough juggling contest,tion, live music Beyond its menu of pizza, calzones partner - G H Bryant, stylists, Partner South Cherryhome free bridesmaid Creek Land Company a Colorado General Partand browse a range of accesfrom Kenny Lee Young and more.

Go and other New York-inspired food, nership - Floyd Winslow swatches Jr, a general partner Winslow Construction Co,sories a Colorado general and gifts. Learn more at www.

Parry’s will feature a full bar and craft to https://parryspizza.com/southpartnership, partner - Stroh Ranch Partners Ltd, weddingtonway glenn-shebang/ for tapping schedule beer menu, with 100 taps. The first a Colorado limited partnership, partner by .com/ Richard D Palmer Jr, Vice President Resource and more information. Exploration 100 guests April 30 will receive a free & Mining, Inc a Wyoming corpor ation, General Partner - Resource Exploration Restoration company recognized lunch special. and Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation By Public Notice Legacy Restoration, based in CenDigital bridal showroom at Aspen Grove “Every new store opening comes Robert A Elred Asst Secretary - Resource Exploration & Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation by NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE tennial, was presented with the 2018 A collaborative commerce destinaladen with excitement,” Keniey SonRonald L Kahler Vice President - Gary L Hunter AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION Award tionOF for millennial bries has opened ley, director of marketing at Parry’s, as Manager Stroh RanchSpirit Development LLC -at the Owens Corning FOR ISSUANCE TREASURER’S DEED Robert Shaiman, Registered Agent Stroh Ranch Platinum Preferred Conference. its infiActual rst Denver-area-based boutique. said in a news release. “When theTo Every Person Development LLC - Floyd M Winslow Jr, RePossession or gistered Winslow Contruction Companyis - given to a platinum prethe hereinafter Described Land, The award Way, known for itsAgent virtual doors final open to the public, ourOccupancy goal ofWeddington Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose contractor that has taken action showroom enables becomes clear once we begin meeting & Miningand Inc - Ronald Lferred Kahler, Registered Name the Same was Taxed that or Specially As- brides Agent Resource Exploration & Mining Incwith nka Owens Corning’s valsessed, all Persons having Interest or bridesmaid consistent party to an shop for our neighbors and new customers.

We and totheir Rampart Ventures Inc - Ronald L Kahler, ReTitle of Record in or to the said Premises and To ues — integrity dresses regardless of location, is in want to become part of their family gistered Agent Rampart Ventures Inc fka Re- , respect, accountability, Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

fun, sharing, candor and innovation — and extended that action into the communities in which they live.

The award reflects Legacy’s continued focus on having a positive impact in the lives of its employees, customers and community, the company said in a news release. Legacy’s mission is to “restore,” and helping others build and sustain their legacy has been a centerpiece of Legacy since day one.

Legacy founded an international charity, joined Habitat for Humanity and Volunteers of America as national charitable partner, adopted local charitable organizations and provided a new roof to one to three organizations or individuals each year.

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BY JAMES ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

The state Senate has tentatively approved a bill to ask voters next year if the state can issue $3.5 billion in bonds for roads and bridges while injecting a one-time installment of $500 million into transportation projects.

The amended bill would ask voters in 2019 whether to devote $250 million from the general fund each year to back the bonds, which are expected to cost up to $5 billion over 20 years.

It originally called for asking voters

IN THEIR BUSINESS

OCCUPANT - Stroh Ranch Development LLC Kim Haarberg - DENCO Investments LLC Town of Parker Colorado - Resource Exploration & Mining Inc, a Wyoming corporation South Cherry Creek Land Company a Colorado general partnership - Stroh Ranch Development, a Colorado joint venture - South Cherry Creek Land Company, a Colorado general partnership

by Ronald L Kahler Vice President Resource Exploration & Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation, partner - G H Bryant, Partner South Cherry Creek Land Company a Colorado General Partnership - Floyd Winslow Jr, a general partner Winslow Construction Co, a Colorado general partnership, partner - Stroh Ranch Partners Ltd, a Colorado limited partnership, partner by Richard D Palmer Jr, Vice President Resource Exploration & Mining, Inc a Wyoming corpor ation, General Partner - Resource Exploration and Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation By Robert A Elred Asst Secretary - Resource Exploration & Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation by Ronald L Kahler Vice President - Gary L Hunter as Manager Stroh Ranch Development LLC Robert Shaiman, Registered Agent Stroh Ranch Development LLC - Floyd M Winslow Jr, Registered Agent Winslow Contruction Company Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration & Mining Inc - Ronald L Kahler, Registered Agent Resource Exploration & Mining Inc nka Rampart Ventures Inc - Ronald L Kahler, Registered Agent Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration & Mining Inc - G H Bryant, Director Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Bruce Bryant, Director Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Ronald L Kahler, Director and President Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Beverly A Bryant, Secretary Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - CT Corporation System, Registered Agent Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Ronald L Kahler, Registered Agent The Stroh Ranch Partners Ltd

Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

Public Notices Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

OCCUPANT - Stroh Ranch Development LLC Kim Haarberg - DENCO Investments LLC Town of Parker Colorado - Resource Exploration & Mining Inc, a Wyoming corporation South Cherry Creek Land Company a Colorado general partnership - Stroh Ranch Development, a Colorado joint venture - South Cherry Creek Land Company, a Colorado general partnership

by Ronald L Kahler Vice President Resource Exploration & Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation, partner - G H Bryant, Partner South Cherry Creek Land Company a Colorado General Partnership - Floyd Winslow Jr, a general partner Winslow Construction Co, a Colorado general partnership, partner - Stroh Ranch Partners Ltd, a Colorado limited partnership, partner by Richard D Palmer Jr, Vice President Resource Exploration & Mining, Inc a Wyoming corporation, General Partner - Resource Exploration and Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation By Robert A Elred Asst Secretary - Resource Exploration & Mining Inc a Wyoming corporation by Ronald L Kahler Vice President - Gary L Hunter

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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Kim Haarberg the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: ALL MINERAL INT IN PT N1/2SW1/4 27-6-66 & PT N1/2SE1/4 28-6-66 MIN INT = 62.386 AM/L

Notices

source Exploration & Mining Inc - G H Bryant, Director Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Bruce Bryant, Director Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Ronald L Kahler, Director and President Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Beverly A Bryant, Secretary Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - CT Corporation System, Registered Agent Rampart Ventures Inc fka Resource Exploration and Mining Inc - Ronald L Kahler, Registered Agent The Stroh Ranch Partners Ltd You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Kim Haarberg the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

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ALL MINERAL INT IN PT N1/2SW1/4 27-6-66 & PT N1/2SE1/4 28-6-66 MIN INT = 62.386 AM/L

PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO,

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Kim Haarberg. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Stroh Ranch Development LLC for said year 2009.

The Kitchen Café, LLC d/b/a The Kitchen Next Door, whose address is, 1601 Pearl St # 200, Boulder, Colorado has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Retail Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at the location of 1485 Park Central Drive Unit #300, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to sell at retail malt, vinous and spiritous beverages for consumption on the premises. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.

That said Kim Haarberg on the 4th day of December 2017 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of June 2018 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 15th day of March 2018. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 932841 First Publication: March 15, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

Date of Application: March 2, 2018 Officers: Kimbal Musk Manager/Member Hugo Matheson Manager/Member Legal Notice No.: 932942 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

City Public andNotice County

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners to consider the approval of an agricultural lease agreement between Dennis Anderson (dba) Anderson Custom Farming, as lessee, and the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, as lessor, regarding the real property located west of Highway 83 and north of Jones Road, known as Lincoln Mountain Open Space (aka Palmer Divide Ranch on West Cherry Creek), with a physical address of 12325-A South State Highway 83.

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. For more information please contact the Douglas County Office of Open Space and Natural Resources at (303) 660-7495, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Legal Notice No.: 932965 First Publication: March 29, 2018 Last Publication: March 29, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

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Arapaho tribe visits, blesses namesake school Tribal members share heritage, seek to imbue ‘warrior spirit’

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Members of the Arapaho tribe paid a visit to the local high school that bears their name on March 23, performing traditional dances and offering blessings to renew their relationship to the school in the heart of the land they once called home.

“This lets us know the school has respect for the tribe, who we were and are, and what we have to contribute to a place still named after us,” said Darrell Lone Bear, a tribal elder who led the event.

Dozens of tribal members made the biennial trek from the Wind River Reservation in northwest Wyoming to Arapahoe High School to honor the legacy of the tribe that was forcibly removed from Colorado in the late 19th century.

The relationship between the tribe and the school was cemented in 1993, when the school adopted a new warrior mascot, designed by tribal artist Wilbur Antelope, according to a press release.

The school’s gymnasium, where the dancers performed, is named for tribal elder Anthony Sitting Eagle, whose efforts secured the tribe’s endorsement

Members of the Arapaho Color Guard carry flags at the ceremony’s outset.

Buffalo Soldier Wolf-Villa is a 2006 graduate of Arapahoe High School, and a member of the Arapaho tribe.

PHOTOS BY DAVID GILBERT of the school’s identity.

“We’re proud to share our cultural heritage,” Lone Bear said.

“We hope the kids carry pride to be part of this school, and carry the war-

rior spirit.

“To us, being a warrior means going to battle for what’s right, taking care of your family and passing on knowledge.”

Annin Soldier Wolf holds his son Roger, 1, while the two dance in Arapahoe High School’s gym.

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