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Executives for In-N-Out Burger aim to open both of its first Colorado locations on the same day — they just won’t say when exactly.

On Nov. 19, Aaron Anderson, project manager for In-N-Out Burger, presented before Lone Tree City Council to give details about the plans to bring the fast-food chain to the Park Meadows area. Council and Mayor Jackie Millet ultimately approved the site improvement plan 5-0.

Anderson said In-N-Out never announces its opening date or holds a grand opening ceremony to ensure Day One is the same as Day 100.

Anderson said the company has Day One goals of opening two Colorado In-N-Out locations on the same day.

Construction is expected to be completed by January 2021.

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Lone Tree to enter ‘planning year’ in 2020 City plans to reinvest in current assests in next year’s budget

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The City of Lone Tree is approaching a “planning year” in 2020, officials said, following a year of heavy investment in capital projects.

The 2020 city budget reflects investment in the city’s current assets, such as the police department and citywide initiatives to improve pedestrian safety, to save money for capital projects needed down the road.

Deputy City Manager Kristin Baumgartner said the boom in development the city saw in 2019 has allowed Lone Tree to rebuild some reserves for future needs. The most notable capital project of 2019 was the opening of the three new light rail stations south of Lincoln Station. The city saved money for years in preparation of opening of three stations, which officially opened May 19.

“Next year’s a little bit of an off year in the sense that we know that growth on the east side (east of I-25) is probably not going to start until 2021-2022, based on applications we’re aware of,” Baumgartner said.

The 2020 city budget of $74.1 million in total revenue was reviewed by

Lone Tree City Council on first reading Nov. 19. The budget is expected to be voted on Dec. 3 and implemented in January.

The city does not collect property tax and is solely reliant on sales tax revenue for 63% — or $28.6 million — of its annual revenue. Funds received through intergovernmental partnerships totaled $11.3 million. The Lone Tree sales tax rate is 1.1825% and total sales tax is 6.8125% Lone Tree is feeling the pinch in sales tax revenue growth that other Denver municipalities have felt in the past five years. From 2011-15, the city’s sales tax revenue rate grew from 4.6% to 6.5%. Since 2015, the rate of revenue growth remained relatively flat, with the exception of 2018, when the city annexed the OmniPark Metro District. Lone Tree expects a 0.2% uptick in sales tax revenue growth in 2020.

To view the whole budget, visit CityofLoneTree.com, search for the agenda for Nov. 19 and download the PDF attached to the agenda item for the 2020 budget.

Capital outlay will make up about a third of the city’s total budget with 47 new projects laid out for 2020. The most expensive project will be continuing construction on RidgeGate Parkway, which has $8.9 million appropriated for 2020. The city originally budged $26.9 million for the project and expect to have spent $11.6 million of that by the end of 2019.

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Overlay and reconstruction projects have $2.2 million appropriated. The city plans to undertake overlay and concrete replacement along Lincoln Avenue from I-25 to the city’s western boundary, a 2.5-mile stretch of road that is mostly six lanes wide.

The project to implement adaptive traffic signals — a project shared by Centennial, Greenwood Village and Lone Tree — has the next highest price tag with roughly $1 million allocated. A pilot program for the adaptive traffic signals will monitor traffic volume and adjust the stoplight in real time and is expected to launch in 2020.

The guiding document for the city’s policy directives comes from the city’s “Six Big Ideas,” which outlines the city’s goals to be a national model in public safety, transportation, community, culture, business and government.

“The priority for council really is in those six big ideas, and you can see the biggest chunk of our budget went to public safety, which is a growing and important part of a growing community,” Mayor Jackie Millet said.

“We had a very proactive approach to transportation…It’s one of the most fundamental things you can do. First, you make sure people are safe, then you make sure goods and people can get in, around and through your community, and it’s not just one way.”

The city budgeted $755,000 for improvements to the road and traffic signal at Crooked Stick Trail and RidgeGate Parkway.

Baumgartner said investing in the police department was a high priority for the city as recruiting qualified of-

ficers becomes increasingly difficult in the Denver area. The STEM School shooting illustrated a need for more safety in the area, Baumgartner said.

On May 7, a student shot and killed another student with a handgun in a classroom at the STEM School Highlands Ranch, a school many Lone Tree residents’ children attend.

“With everything that continues to happen in our community, with the STEM shooting and the attention to safety Douglas County is taking in the school district, we want to make sure we’re doing our part in that area,” Baumgartner said. “There was a big focus on that and keeping our good employees and being competitive.”

The city appropriated funds for its 25th anniversary celebration for next year. Other unique expenditures include budgeting for city elections, which will take place May 5.

The city will hire for several new positions in 2020 as well, including a community development planner, and a “holding” position for a school resource officer, a reserve fund for a potential SRO to be placed at either Eagle Academy, an alternative high school, or Ascent Classical Academy, a K-12 charter school.

“I continue to feel really bullish about the way we are going about allocating funds and the thoughtfulness everyone is bringing forward knowing revenues will be flat, or have the potential to be flat,” said Mayor Pro Tem Cathie Brunnick, “so the work that everybody did to make sure we stay within those guidelines and rebuild the capital reserve was impressive.”

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For starters, save gift wrap and ribbon

BY KATHERINE ROTH ASSOCIATED PRESS

Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s — about a million extra tons of garbage each week, according to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit group devoted to helping people to be more environmentally responsible.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the spirit of the holidays while giving a gift to the earth (and maybe your wallet) as well.

For starters, go with reusable gift wrap, and recycle wrapping paper and ribbon. “Gift wrap is top on the list of wasteful holiday traditions. An easy hack is to wrap gifts in unused maps, comics for kids or, for larger gifts, printed pillowcases. You prob-

ably have these things around your house already,’’ says Rachel Sylvester, lifestyle editor for Real Simple.

“Save every bit of gift wrap and ribbon that comes your way, and try using fresh greenery instead of storebought bows,’’ she adds.

Every year, Americans discard an estimated 38,000 miles of ribbon, enough to wrap around the planet with some left over to tie a bow, according to NEEF. Sylvester says it’s easy to save on gift tags by writing the names of recipients directly on the gift, or colorcoding gifts by recipient. Let your friends and family know you’re opting out of single-use wrapping paper and gift tags this year.

Host gifts can also be more ecofriendly. For holiday dinners and parties, Sylvester recommends reusable drawstring pouches when bringing wine and other presents, and carrying homemade baked goods in mason jars or decorative, reusable boxes.

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What I’m thankful for Suzanne Alvord

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Faun Hardiman

“I’m thankful for my family and the support they give to each other through my parents and siblings.”

— Jason Ahbe, senior engineering program manager, Greenwood Village “I’m alive. I’m thankful for my family, for the opportunity to get my photography out there, thankful I woke up this morning. I try to incorporate gratitude in my life on a daily basis. Even if at the end of the day it’s just saying thank you for the roof over my head, the food in my refrigerator, my family, my friends, my health and my cat. That’s all covered.

Everything else is just a wonderful benefit.”

— Suzanne Alvord, photographer, Littleton “I’m thankful for my daughters, who graduated from Littleton Public Schools. One’s an architect and the other’s a landscape architect. Their careers are a testament to the fine teachers they have. Now they’re going out and creating a better world. I’m thankful for millennials. I’m grateful for the Littleton Garden Gang. I’m thankful for our independent local businesses.

People need to focus on what’s good around us rather than getting so caught up in the bad things in the world.”

— Beverly Bunker, consultant, Littleton “I’m thankful for daddy, mommy, Audrey, my teacher and my friends.”

— Annabella Cottingham, student at Platte River Academy, Highlands Ranch “I am thankful for every breath I have and everything I have. I love Colorado, and I love being here. The people are very friendly.”

— Kathleen Dougherty, retired/former real estate agent, south Denver

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and I just like the community.”

— Casey Johnson, volunteer at the Malley Recreation Center, Englewood

Becky Lee

“I’ve got my health and my beautiful daughter… Being able to spend time with family and friends is what it comes down to — and drinking good beer.”

— Eric Klump, Parker “I am a Christian and have a relationship with Jesus and am thankful for the hope that He brings me.”

— Becky Lee, nonprofit worker, Littleton

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“I’m thankful for my family and that we are together and that everyone is healthy and happy — even when the kids are crazy.”

— Alicia McMahon, stay-at-home mom, Centennial “I’m thankful my wife just had hip replacement surgery and is recovering nicely and she’s not going to be in pain anymore. I’m thankful for our two sons who live here close by and our six grandchildren who we get to see almost every day.”

— Pat Nolen, engineer, Lone Tree “I’ve been through some health issues, so I’m thankful I’m feeling much better. I’m thankful for my friends here at work, they’ve been so supportive, including my boss. I’m thankful, of course, for my family — my family from Morocco calling and checking on me every day, and my family here.”

— Dija Pfefferkorn, makeup artist and esthetician, Larkspur

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“I’m thankful for my kids and I being safe this year. Living the best life, all the things that I have, all the people in my life that have helped me, my friends and my family.”

— Crystal Scheinost, store manager, Castle Rock

“I’m just thankful that I’m alive.

I’m blessed, God is watching over me.

My mom is still alive, she’s 88 years old. Things are going our way right now. I can’t complain. We have a roof over our heads.”

— Faun Hardiman, a caregiver in the Denver metro area, including in Englewood

“I’m thankful for quality time with my adult children. They’re back home and not going to college. I try to really appreciate those quiet moments of coffee with them in the morning or evening conversations — just those stolen moments that we take for granted.”

— Ann Summers, school administrator for Littleton Public Schools, Littleton

“I am thankful for living in Englewood. When my husband and I downsized, this was one of the areas we were looking at. It’s a great neighborhood. It’s just friendly. We have great neighbors, we’ve been welcomed in,

“My wife and my kids. I’m thankful for friendships. I feel like we’re building bigger, better friendships this year than we have in the past.”

— Todd Wagner, bankruptcy attorney, Highlands Ranch

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Podcast tells stories of local emergency responders Show’s goal is to connect people to resources surrounding mental wellness

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Chris Macklin left the scene of the Columbine High School shootings in 1999, all he wanted to do was talk with his peers about what they’d just experienced.

Macklin, a Denver paramedic at the time, was 28 and had no way to know what he would see when he walked into the school library that morning.

“The most difficult thing wasn’t the work there. It was what happened after,” Macklin said.

Macklin felt frustrated by the program in place at the time to help emergency responders deal with the trauma stemming from such an event.

He wasn’t given a chance to be around peers and he wasn’t told how to cope in the following days, he said.

“And then I did everything wrong,” he said. “I went home and I had a few drinks and I watched the news all night.”

This experience led Macklin in 2012 to take over the peer support team and wellness program of South Metro Fire Rescue, he said.

“How do we make sure what happened to me doesn’t happen to other people?” he said.

Macklin, along with two other Douglas County emergency responders, spoke about their experiences with trauma and mental wellness for a new podcast called “Everyday Brave.”

A nonprofit called The Connection Project is producing the podcast, which will have 12 episodes. All available episodes, which also will include conversations with Arapahoe County responders, are online at realpeoplereallife.org/ everydaybrave and new episodes will be added once a week through January.

Jason Hopcus, the nonprofit’s founder, started the group to create connections and foster communication between people. Hopcus is also the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, which is a partner in the project.

Hopcus began the podcast because of the struggles facing the responder community specifically, he said.

“I think they need the support,” he said.

The goal of the show is to connect responders with resources that can help them, he said.

Macklin, for instance, spoke about how his 32-member peer support team works.

When responders are sent on a difficult assignment, trained members of the peer support team check in on them. They’re also available to talk confidentially if needed, he said.

Chris Macklin spoke about his experience responding to the 1999 Columbine shooting in a new podcast for emergency responders called “Everyday Brave.”

Macklin now coordinates a peer support and wellness program for South Metro Fire Rescue.

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“The first line of defense is peer-topeer counseling or venting,” Macklin said.

Two things the team has focused on are normalizing people’s stress responses and encouraging them to give firsthand testimonies of their experience.

“That would be my advice,” Macklin said. “Be willing to recognize that your response is normal no matter what it is.”

And so far, it looks like it’s helping, Macklin said.

“More men and women are willing to tell people how they’re feeling after a call,” he said.

Macklin’s episode will be available in early December, Hopcus said.

Dan Brite, the wellness coordinator for the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, was featured in the first episode of the podcast.

Brite was shot in the line of duty in 2016 and nearly died. Afterward, he realized the importance of speaking up about mental health, he said in the episode.

“That was my breaking point,” he said. “I needed help. I had depression, I had suicidal thoughts. I was traveling down that road of just being bitter and angry toward anyone and everything.”

In his episode, Brite encourages responders to check in with a psychologist once in a while.

“The amount of things we deal with in this profession, it’s not normal for a human being to experience that much trauma and sadness and loss and violence,” he said. “It takes a toll.”

Brite also points out that there are nearly 190 critical incidents in a typical first responders’ career.

“Every one of those is an opportunity for PTSD, depression and unhealthy coping mechanisms to start to work into their lives,” he said.

The third responder featured in the podcast is Ben O’Brien, a fire responder for SMFR. O’Brien supports the wellness programs and promotes mindfulness practices and skills to support responders, Hopcus said.

His episode will come out at the beginning of December.

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5 questions for the South Metro Denver Realtor Association Group has new home in Centennial after move from Littleton

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When a local real estate organization chose its new home, it was — of course — all about location.

“Being in Centennial makes things easier for many of our Realtor members when they are out doing business and need to meet with clients in (the) central area,” said Heather Hankins, chair of the board of directors for the South Metro Denver Realtor Association.

The association held a ribboncutting ceremony Oct. 11 to celebrate its new headquarters near East Arapahoe Road and South Peoria Street.

Its move away from its previous spot in Littleton — near South Broadway and Mineral Avenue — was largely based on where its members were clustered.

“Most members’ offices were located in the 80111 ZIP code,” said Hankins, referring to the central Centennial and Denver Tech Center areas.

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‘Being in Centennial makes things easier for many of our Realtor members when they are out doing business and need to meet with clients in (the) central area.’

Heather Hankins, chair of the board of directors for the South Metro Denver Realtor Association

Hankins’ answers about what SMDRA does and what brought the group to call Centennial home. The new headquarters is located at 6436 S. Racine Circle.

What difference does SMDRA make for Realtors and the local economy?

For Realtor members: Education on market trends, marketing, contracts, ethics and professional standards just to name a few. Realtors advocate for homeownership and (legislation) that is beneficial to homeownership and home affordability issues. (We provide) support within their business and on how they can be better

business owners. (We also offer) community outreach through charitable giving and volunteer days within the community.

Our Realtors are knowledgeable on changes in the marketplace and those effects on the local economy. Changes in politics can change the local economy, and our Realtors are educated (on) those changes. Realtors typically know about new commerce coming to the state and the local area, which can affect the economy.

Why pick Centennial rather than other south metro cities?

Geography, building space for

over 4,000 members with enough parking for members and our building tenants, easy access to major highways and local businesses close to the building.

Did Centennial’s economy factor into the choice?

Not really. However, being located in a strong economic community is beneficial to our association long-term.

What trends are Realtors noticing in the south metro housing market lately?

Consistently steady market; inventory is low.

What’s on the horizon for SMDRA? • Extended push for Realtors for use of Sentrilock lockboxes exclusively in our market.

• Continued charitable and community involvement.

• Education to our members regarding diversity in the marketplace and how to continue being a valued adviser in one of the most important transactions a consumer has in their life.

• Continued education about the difference between being a Realtor and a real estate agent to both our members and the community.

Learn more at www.smdra.com or call the office at 303-797-3700.

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Nearly two dozen languages spoken at elementary Northridge celebrates diversity of students whose families came from around world

Students listen to Irma Margione in a Spanish class at Northridge Elementary School.

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Originally from Russia, Anna Shustikova never planned on moving to the United States. She and her husband entered a green card lottery out of curiosity, and to her surprise, won.

They didn’t know what to do, she said. Shustikova had a successful career in event planning, her husband worked in IT, they had a young daughter, and they didn’t speak English.

“We had everything in Moscow,” she said. “It was a very hard decision.”

After careful thought, the family decided they’d regret not going. So, they uprooted their lives and resettled in Colorado.

Shustikova now works as an educational assistant at Northridge Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, and she’s far from the only school community member with international roots.

Among teachers, staff, students and their families, there are 21 different languages spoken at the school.

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sian, Spanish and three languages of the Indian subcontinent: Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

“It’s cool,” said 10-year-old Keerthi Penubelli. “Not all languages are the same.”

Shraddha Sanjay, 10, said she likes having the opportunity to learn about other languages. She speaks Malayalam — another language of India — and Penubelli speaks Telugu.

Principal Katie Lynch said they’ve had some families come because parents received work visa. She believes word began to spread about the school’s diversity, which in turn attracted more families relocating from somewhere around the globe.

“Parents shop,” she said. “I think the word has gotten out now that all kids are welcome (at Northridge).”

The school provides two English Language Learners teachers to support students and interpreters if needed at events, but also offers elective language courses for students, many of whom are already bilingual, to learn yet another language.

Yawen Lien teaches Mandarin at Northridge. Having emigrated from her home in Taiwan, Lien said she hopes to set an example for students in how to respect other cultures. She moved to the United States in 2000 so her husband could pursue his master’s degree.

Energetic and upbeat, Lien often leads her class in songs to help them pick up Mandarin through action.

“I just totally love it. I feel like this is such a blessing to teach my mother language to other students,” she said.

Teaching down the hall from her is Irma Morgione, a Spanish teacher at Northridge. Her parents emigrated from central Mexico in the 1970s when she was in fourth grade. Spanish was her first language, and she can’t recall learning English because she was so young, she said.

She’s grateful her students have the opportunity to learn other languages at a young age as well.

“They learn it a little bit quicker when they’re exposed to it at an early age. They retain,” she said.

The teachers said being exposed to so much diversity teaches children to be compassionate and open-minded toward people with different backgrounds.

“I think it’s so beautiful,” Lien said.

“That’s the special part of Northridge.”

When Shustikova first started working at Northridge, she hardly knew

Anna Shustikova with her daughter, Viktoria.

Yawen Lien leads her class in song as they learn Mandarin.

English. She sought the job because she wanted to be near her daughter, who’s now in fourth grade at the school.

Today she holds conversations in English handily, pausing occasionally to ask if she spoke correctly, determined to improve. She’s happy they made the move, she said, hard as it was.

“I like it,” she said. “I spend a lot of time with (my daughter).”

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MILESTONES Lone Tree Ashley Burcham, of Lone Tree, was recently inducted into Harding University’s chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society. Burcham, a nursing major, was welcomed into the society along with 113 students during a ceremony Nov. 3.

Sarah Carter, of Lone Tree, a graduate of STEM School Highlands Ranch, earned a $17,000 President’s Scholarship from Baldwin Wallace University based on academic achievements in high school. Carter is majoring in music composition and arts management and entrepreneurship.

Hannah Jane Clark, of Lone Tree, graduated in spring 2019 from Wheaton College with a bachelor of science

in applied health science.

Alex Keer, of Lone Tree, was named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Florida Institute of Technology.

Katherine Leiby, of Lone Tree, was named to the 2018-19 dean’s list of distinction at the University of Northern Colorado.

Paige Pecoraro, of Lone Tree, was named to the 2018-19 dean’s list of distinction at the University of Northern Colorado.

Sadie Rawson, of Lone Tree, was named to the 2018-19 dean’s list of distinction at the University of Northern Colorado.

Jacie Tapparo, of Lone Tree, was named to the 2018-19 dean’s list of distinction at the University of Northern Colorado.

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east of the Fidelity Drive connection to the public right-of-way and three additional “No Parking” side along the west side of a common access road.

FROM PAGE 1 Mike Pepper, owner of the Fidelity Investments building that is directly begin his presentation. east of the property, emailed council In-N-Out is planning to build a districoncerns about car capacity and traffic bution center and a restaurant in Colowith the proposal. At the Nov. 19 meetrado Springs. The franchise eventually ing, he said he was happy about In-Nwants to build in Fort Collins as well.

Out’s willingness The city reto changes to leased site plans accommodate for the burger traffic. joint, which will “I came to replace the Suds say that I’m in Factory Car support and I Wash at 9171 E have personal Westview Road experience as between Mike’s developer in the Camera and a city, and I know Bank of America what it’s like to be branch. The site the applicant so is just south of I wanted to give County Line Road my appreciation in the Park Meadto Mr. Anderson ows shopping and In-N-Out district. for agreeing to The plans call make some of the for a 26-car drivechanges,” Pepper thru that may be said. “In the long attended by up to run, I think the eight employees at most important once. It would be Mike Andeson, part is the city’s In-N-Out’s second busiest driveLone Tree councilmember ability to monitor parking and thru, behind the traffic.” location near Los CouncilmemAngeles Internaber Mike Antional Airport, derson said he felt the details of the which can hold 30 cars. presentation satisfied his concerns Millet commented that she expected with traffic in the area. people to still walk to the restaurant “I think the traffic issue is the most whether from the Park Meadows important issue in terms of an ongoing mall, nearby hotels or via the Link On concern we have in the city with traffic Demand. congestion,” Mike Anderson said. “I The 3,867-square-foot property will have space for 46 cars. The site improve- look forward to you managing that problem.” ment plan states the restaurant will Millet said it speaks to the good work be able to accommodate as many as of In-N-Out and city staff that council 90 people at one time, 74 inside and 16 had few questions about the site plan. outside.

Addressing Aaron Anderson, Mil“The proposal before you tonight let said she appreciated the group’s is meant to anticipate our expected engagement with the city and public to growth over the next 15 to 20 years,” this point.

Anderson said.

“We certainly anticipate a bump in In response to feedback from the traffic when you open and we hope city and public, Anderson announced and expect to experience the wonderchanges to the original site plan that ful food, should this be passed,” Millet include the addition of a two-way turn said. “We appreciate you being engaged lane on Westview Road, an extension of with the process throughout and not the turn pocket on Parkland Road and just being there on opening day.” installation of “Keep Clear” signage

‘I think the traffic issue is the most important issue in terms of an ongoing concern we have in the city with traffic congestion.

I look forward to you managing that problem.’

The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs is here to serve veterans and their families. Assistance is available for vocational training, disability compensation and benefits. Visit www.douglasveterans.org for details.

Unclaimed funds posted on County’s website Unclaimed funds could be checks which have not been cashed, property tax overpayments or overages on foreclosed property. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Unclaimed Funds for more information.

Questions about snow removal in unincorporated Douglas County?

Do you ever wonder how are county roads prioritized for snow removal? Questions about citizen snow removal responsibilites? Anwers to these questions and more can be found by visiting www.douglas.co.us/snow.

Need flood zone information?

If you live in unincorporated Douglas County, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and zone information are available by request. Visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Flood Plain Information. A form may also be requested by calling 303-660-7490 or visiting the Public Works Engineering Office at 100 Third St. in Castle Rock.

County Offices Closed Nov. 28 & 29 Douglas County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us/ online-services.

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Holiday happenings for all ages From skating with Santa to ringing in the new year, South Suburban has something for everyone this season STAFF REPORT

From ice skating with Santa to making arts and crafts, families have a number of options to celebrate the holidays this season with South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Registration for those that require it and more information about all events can be found at ssprd.org.

A Hudson Christmas A Hudson Christmas begins on Black Friday and continues on select days through Dec. 31 with Santa visits, hot chocolate and treats, and display of lights and color. Light display hours are 5-9 p.m., and Santa visit hours are 5-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 23.

Tickets are available at altitudetickets.com or at the Hudson Gardens welcome center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Learn more at www.hudsongardens.org.

Pottery Guild Holiday Sale South Suburban Pottery Guild members will sell their handcrafted pottery, and 50 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Goodson Clay Arts Studio.

The sale will be Dec. 2-4 at Buck

Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; and Dec. 9-12 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and admission and parking are free.

The Christmas Story Told Through Art A lunch and learn for adults from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Price, which includes lunch, is $10 for South Suburban residents and $12 for nonresidents.

Breakfast with Santa Have pancakes with Santa. The breakfast is sponsored by Littleton Rotary. Two seatings available - at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Cost is $4 for residents and $5 for nonresidents.

Cost for ages 2 and younger is $2.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Homemade gifts will be available at the 33rd annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission and parking are free.

Thanksgiving Enjoy all of the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner favorites, plus Lobster Tails, all-you-can-eat crab legs and prime rib.

Champagne Brunch 9 am - 3 pm | $32.99*

Dinner 3 pm - 10 pm | $32.99*

Little Elves Holiday Workshop Children are invited to make gifts such as frames, ornaments and more using materials found in South Platte Park. The holiday workshop is offered on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. at the Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. Cost is $15 for residents and $19 for nonresidents.

Skate with Santa See how good of an ice skater Santa is Dec. 13-15. Free with public skate admission and skate rental at South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial; and Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Go to ssprd.org for schedules.

Holiday Ice Shows Skaters from tots to seniors will participate in the annual Holiday Ice Show performances at South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports Ice Arena. Admission is free with the donation of a nonperishable food items. Shows are Dec. 1315. Go to ssprd.org for schedules.

Holiday event at Sheridan A holiday event for ages 55 and older who live in the Sheridan community. Lunch and live entertainment by the Harplanders while socializing with friends and neighbors at noon Wednesday, Dec. 11. No

Prices shown with Club Card. Add two dollars for meal without Club Card.

Must be 21. Management reserves all rights.

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Polar Party Enjoy a family-friendly obstacle course, crafts and an opportunity have your picture taken with Santa.

Soccer Buddies will provide soccer activities during the event and a dance performance will take place from 9-11 a.m. Beverages and snacks will be provided by Monk and Mongoose. Party is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle. Cost is $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents.

New Year’s Eve 1920’s Gatsby party Ring in 2020 in style. Enjoy entertainment by The Gatsby Gang Jazz Band and Dancers, champagne upon arrival, two drink coupons, dinner buffet, a complimentary old-fashioned souvenir photo, a midnight champagne toast and breakfast buffet. A cash bar features prohibitionstyle cocktails.

Party is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Cost is $150 per person, which includes tax and gratuity, and 10 percent off groups of 10 or more. Hotel accommodations also available.

Reservations at 303-790-0202, or Lone Tree NYE 2020, Eventbrite.com.

From left, Sandy Brandenburger, Wynne Shaw, Zach Kotel, Bob Blodgett, Hank Vanderryst, Mayor Jackie Millet, Rick Egitto, Mike Anderson and Anna Jones cut the ribbon on the newly unveiled sign at Parkridge Corporate Center. The new sign showcases the 75-acre live/work office park in Lone Tree. C OURTESY PHOTO

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registration necessary. Sheridan Recreation Center is at 3325 W. Oxford Ave.

The new sign for Parkridge Corporate Center in Lone Tree incorporates mountain views and the Colorado lifestyle that those living and working there have enjoyed for 25 years.

The 75-acre live/work office park at the northwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and I-25 in Lone Tree showcased its new rebranded sign during a ribbon cutting Nov. 7.

Lone Tree City Councilmembers Mike Anderson and Wynne Shaw joined various city employees, Mayor

Jackie Millet, members of the OmniPark Metropolitan Board and the sign consultants ArtHouse Design and ADCON. The new signs have been installed at the following locations: • The main park entrance at Park Meadows Drive and Lincoln Avenue • East side of the Marriott Hotel facing I-25 • North end of the Park, adjacent to the Marriott Denver South Hotel Contact Anna Jones at anna.jones@ claconnect.com or call 303-779-5710 for information.

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Hobby shop is home for hands-on activities HobbyTown hopes to draw fanatics from new generation of modelers

BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Hobby shops are coming back after years of decline, said Corey Bosworth, owner of HobbyTown Littleton.

DAVID GILBERT Also in the works: an indoor rock crawling course for radio controlled cars.

“RC car technology has advanced dramatically in recent years,” Bos-

worth said.

Some of the new models can travel up to 70 mph, he said, while others are designed to clamber up rocks.

HobbyTown carries a wide range of

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All the cool kids are building models these days, and Littleton’s newest hobby shop is here to help.

Old-school hobbies — and some new ones — are on the rise, said Corey Bosworth, the owner of HobbyTown Littleton at 7981 South Broadway.

“Parents are realizing phones and screens aren’t good for their kids or society, and kids are realizing how cool some of this stuff is,” said Bosworth, who also owns a HobbyTown store in Parker.

After a couple decades of decline and closures thanks to online shopping, hobby shops are coming back as a hub for tournaments and clubs, Bosworth said.

Tabletop games like Warhammer, in which players do battle with hand-painted, hand-built miniature armies, robot models called Gunpla, and a new generation of roleplaying games are drawing fanatics, Bosworth said. He plans to turn the back of HobbyTown Littleton into an event space for tournaments.

RC cars and parts.

Also in the shop: all the classics, like model airplanes, pinewood derby car supplies, model trains, RC aircraft, kites, science kits, balsa wood gliders and rock tumblers.

Bosworth said the shop will be competitive with online shopping, as many of the shop’s dealers have set prices that are the same online or in a shop.

Further, he said, buyers relish the opportunity to talk to a knowledgeable source.

“We live, eat and breathe this stuff,” Bosworth said. “If you want a high-end RC car, Amazon’s not going to walk you through the pros and cons of different models.”

HobbyTown is a welcome addition to Littleton, said David Ortiz, who found the shop for the first time on Nov. 19, and is excited to attend Warhammer games at the shop.

“You spend about as much time just interacting with people as you do playing,” Ortiz said. “It’s a cool way to meet friends. And the game itself feels so much more real, because you can hold the pieces in your hands.”

Ortiz used to frequent Bonnie Brae Hobbies in Englewood until it closed in 2015, he said, and he’s cautiously optimistic about the future of hobby shops.

“There’s always more to collect, and more games to play,” Ortiz said.

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Tale of innovative artwork follows fascinating thread

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hen someone mentions “quilt,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

Your aunt? Your grandmother? Your grandmother’s aunt?

Me? I think of the young woman who cleans my teeth.

Lindsay Thompson is a dental hygienist at Highlands Ranch Smiles on University Boulevard.

She has been cleaning my teeth four times a year for a long time, and we have taken that frequency to get to know each other better.

One day she said, “I quilt.”

I was speechless. It wasn’t because I couldn’t think of anything to say. I couldn’t talk because Lindsay’s ultrasonic scaler was in my mouth.

When she said she quilts, I remem-

bered what I already knew about the subject, and I realized it wasn’t much.

QUIET There’s a quilting DESPERATION scene in “Witness,” the film that stars Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis.

There’s the quilt my mother and father bought for me when they lived in Tennessee for a couple of years. They would see beautiful Craig Marshall examples hanging Smith on clotheslines in rural backyards, with a handwritten “For Sale” sign nearby.

There’s Clare Quilty, a character in

an infamous Vladimir Nabokov novel.

After that, all I had were stereotypes.

Now, thanks to Lindsay, that has changed.

As she began to tell me how she became a quilter, I heard her say things that were very familiar to me, and to all artists and artisans.

There is a progression from an interest to an inquiry to a venture to an adventure, and each step brings you closer to something unexpectedly meaningful and fulfilling.

Just don’t let your children grow up to be art majors, says Forbes magazine.

When Lindsay was on a trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, with her mother-in-law (a longtime quilter), she

bought a quilt kit and used it to make a quilt for her newborn son’s crib.

And that’s how it began.

Now, six years later, Lindsay is the president of the Front Range Modern Quilt Guilt. The key word there is “modern.”

Quilts, historically, were considered bedding. Now they are often thought of as works of art, and are displayed on walls, like paintings. Like my paintings.

And that gave me an idea.

I asked Lindsay if she would be interested in collaborating. She said yes.

We met at a local restaurant and I gave her a very large piece of unstretched, unprimed canvas, marked SEE SMITH, P13

Murmurs of disappointment, shouts of gratitude

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A questionable decision The Douglas County Library Board President announced that James LaRue’s name would be removed from the Highlands Ranch Library, reversing a decision his predecessors made in 2013. Not naming buildings for living people is sound public policy. Applying it retroactively is not.

Perhaps Mr. Duffy does not know how bad the libraries were before

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LaRue. There was no county public library until 1968. LaRue created a library district with dedicated tax support in 1990. The next year libraries were open seven days a week, not five. By 2006, the system ranked third of 329 systems nationwide. When LaRue left, there were 2 million library visitors who checkedout over 8 million books.

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any times, it seems like just the opposite of this headline, doesn’t it? How often do we find ourselves shouting out about our disappointment and then only quietly murmuring about our gratitude?

Although Elton WINNING John sang, “Sorry seems to be the hardWORDS est word,” for some of us, saying “Thanks” seems to be the hardest word.

Sometimes it feels like we are stacking up our frustrations, building up our resentment and justifying our case for anger Michael Norton just so we can unload on the first person or company that doesn’t give us exactly what we want and when we want it.

Our immediate gratification thermometer bottoms out as we are blinded by a perceived need for something that we feel like we must have and have right now.

Think about it for a just a moment, has that ever been you? It certainly has been me, and I am never proud of myself when it happens. And yet when someone does finally get us what we

thought we needed or wanted, we can barely utter the words, “Thank you.”

It is most often a mumbled murmur and under our breath, “Thanks.” Why does that happen? Is it because we want to hold onto our anger and disappointment for a little while longer like it’s a trophy of some kind? Or do we let our pride get in the way and feel like we need to stand our ground, drawing a line in the sand between our expectations and our appreciation?

There is no doubt that we will read several columns about gratitude and thanksgiving this week, after all, it is the week of Thanksgiving. And we will see hundreds of posts and memes on social media and on our phones celebrating the spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving.

We will gather together as families and friends and share what we appreciate the most as we eat, drink, play, and pray together. We will be reminded of all that we have to be grateful for in our lives. This week our sense of gratitude and our awareness of appreciation will be heightened.

And during this week, especially on Thanksgiving, we will typically only murmur thoughts about our disappointments, and instead we will shout

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off with a large area for her to quilt, and said, “Do something.”

When she showed me what she had done, I was stunned — and I think she was too.

Lindsay included one traditional quilting element she called an “Ohio Star,” but everything else was as creatively placed as swatches of color in a Kandinsky painting.

I then had the canvas stretched at Meininger, and I painted into the areas opposite hers, using colors that either matched or complemented her

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I question Mr. Duffy`s judgment in removing LaRue`s name, which has been viewed as erasing his achievements and by extension the superb library he built. If you agree, contact the board at trustees@dclibraries.org Bill Gernert Castle Rock Library board was wrong I was shocked and angry to read about the unilateral action by the Douglas County library board to rename the James H. Larue Library in Highlands Ranch.

To me, it looks a vindictive action to nullify actions of the previous board that were taken after thoughtful deliberations and justifications.

To be sure, these actions are perfectly legal but, that do not mean they are always right.

James H. Larue has had a distinguished career and was responsible for building a library system of our

vivid palette.

What happened next? I entered our collaboration, titled “Ohio Star,” in the Lone Tree Arts Center’s annual juried Art Expo, and it was accepted.

Lindsay attended the opening, and basked in the approval of her friends who were there.

Art has provided me with some incomparable moments. Collaborating with Lindsay Thompson was one of them.

The crib quilt was created on a trusty 1947 sewing machine. Lindsay now has a top-of-the-line 2019 Bernina.

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

county and has received numerous awards. He was very active in community service, participating in a variety activities besides building the library district. His political views were not in sync with some of the county commissioners or the library board but that does not give them a right to change earlier actions that were thoughtful and welcomed by the community.

The library board claims a new policy to no longer name buildings for living people. I might accept that rationale if it did not nullify present status. I was further amazed to hear a gratuitous comment “You never know what living people may do.”

Please be assured that my friend Jamie will never do a thing to embarrass the community. The fact that no citizen objected to this decision at the board meeting does not make this process completely transparent.

Actions that are of great and lasting importance should be announced broadly well in advance and input requested.

Suresh B. Damle Highlands Ranch

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Integrated Family Community Services: provides basic human services and enrichment programs to low-income people in Arapahoe and Douglas counties.

Need: Volunteers to assist serving clients in the food and clothing bank.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the front office greeting clients, answering phones, verify client eligibility, completing food/clothing orders and assist where needed.

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out our feelings of love and gratitude.

In those moments of shouting out our gratitude, something happens inside of us. We begin to feel better, our frustration levels go down, our wall of resentment begins to crumble, and our anger is abated as we see, hear, think, and feel gratitude all around us. It’s been said that gratitude is one of the healthiest and strongest of all human emotions. And this is not just when we are shown appreciation, but also when we share our own gratitude and appreciation with, and for, others in our lives that we begin to feel better in so many ways.

It’s kind of like going to the gym or maybe taking a walk. At first, we may not really be in the mood to go, but as soon as we start, as soon as we get moving, we immediately begin to feel better physically, mentally and emotionally, appreciating our decision to

get in some exercise. It’s the same with gratitude, once we start, the feeling is truly amazing.

Some of us are very effective in sharing our gratitude verbally while others do a good job of expressing their appreciation through writing in the form of an email, a text or a card.

Then there are those who know how to give a great hug or handshake when sharing their gratitude. And if you are the kind of person who loves to give or receive a hug, just remember that HUG stands for Having Unbelievable Gratitude, so give those out as often as possible.

How about you? Are you murmuring disappointment and shouting out gratitude? I would love to hear your appreciation story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we can give a shout out to thanksgiving on Thanksgiving, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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The sunset at 5 p.m., looking northwest from East Arapahoe Road and South Colorado Boulevard on Nov. 19 in Centennial.

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Daylight-saving time shift, dwindling sunlight put mind, body though changes

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bout one in every three American adults already doesn’t get enough sleep, and the end of daylightsaving time can throw another wrench into the equation — even though the day “gains” an hour in the fall rather than losing one toward the spring.

“Either way, biologically, you’re changing your circadian rhythm, the biological clock we live by,” said Danielle Hicks, a psychology instructor at Front Range Community College in Westminster.

The ensuing sleep disruption can come with a host of hurdles: mood problems, struggles with focusing, less precise control of movements and, of course, throwing off the sleep-wake cycle.

People also may be more emotional or may not receive information as well as usual, Hicks said.

“It feels as if you’re jet-lagged,” Hicks said. “I would ask yourself, if you’re jet-lagged, are you going to work on heavy machinery? Are you going to lead a major meeting?

Are you going to make major decisions?”

Daylight-saving time ended in the wee morning hours Nov. 3, but the days are still approaching the “shortest day of the year” in late December — when daytime is shortest and night is longest — at the winter solstice, marking the start of that season.

That’s important for sleep because when the day gets dim, the body increases its amount of a hormone called melatonin, which helps induce sleep. After the fall time change, light in the morning — earlier than the biological clock expects it — can put a damper on that extra hour of sleep because it reduces melatonin, according to Hicks.

But the natural change in light

How to bounce back in fall

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enerally, people experience more difficulty “in the spring forward than the falling back” from daylight-saving time, said Kristy Dykema, a psychology professor at Front Range Community College. “But, that said, it has effects.”

Adjusting to the fall time change can take two or three weeks as the body’s circadian rhythms change, said Allison Hagood, a psychology professor at Arapahoe Community College. Those who have symptoms past that point could be diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder, she added, a type of depression some people experience this time of year.

Some people may bounce back within several days, but the impact may be greater if a person is already sleep-deprived or more susceptible to mental health issues, according to Dykema.

Those who have seasonal affective disorder symptoms — loss of interest in things a person used to enjoy, sadness, feeling sluggish, social withdrawal and even having thoughts of death or suicide, among others — should take a proactive approach in their routines, Dykema said.

“When you get up in the morning, expose yourself to some light — that helps to wake up your system,” Dykema said. Exercise releases chemicals that can ease depressive symptoms, she added.

For those without a history of mental health challenges, exercise is still a good way to fight drowsiness, Dykema said. Avoiding overcaffeinating in the evening and trying not to nap will help people adjust better too, she said.

And for those who aren’t back to normal after several weeks, a professional opinion might be the best way forward. Stigma still surrounds depression, but there’s no shame in reaching out for help, Hagood said.

“As a psychologist, I always feel if a person is struggling, (remember) not to do it alone,” Dykema said. “There are a lot of community resources out there to seek support and help from a professional.”

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as seasons change is more subtle than the human-made daylightsaving time, said Kristy Dykema, a psychology professor at Front Range.

“Daylight-saving time, that’s a more acute shift. Smaller, but more drastic in terms of how much time we have to prepare for it and adjust to it,” Dykema said.

Deeper effects As some adjust to the time change, they may not be out of the woods just yet. They may still be feeling the effects of seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression.

“For people (for) whom the adjustment in the first couple weeks is not sufficient to alleviate the symptoms, the symptoms can continue to be a challenge as the sunlight continues to decrease,”

said Allison Hagood, a psychology professor at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton.

The disorder can include loss of interest in things a person used to enjoy, boredom, apathy and sadness, according to Hagood. Feeling sluggish, social withdrawal and even having thoughts of death or suicide also could be symptoms.

“People who don’t have a diagnosis can experience those symptoms to a lesser extent,” Hagood said.

“Not across the board, but there is an increased likelihood. Most people who don’t have a diagnosis will see the (symptoms decrease) within a few weeks.”

‘More regular routine’ Acknowledging that the time change can present hurdles is the first step to adjusting, Hagood said.

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“Recognize that these changes in one’s self are possible,” Hagood said. “Our society is built on this idea of continuing through no matter what — continuing to work and be in one’s life the same way no matter what happens.”

At the start, tweaking a sleep schedule by 15 minutes each day leading up to the time change can help, Hicks said. That same strategy can work for kids, she added.

Sticking with predictable patterns, such as eating around the same time each day, also can help adjust, Hicks said.

Teenagers need roughly the same amount of sleep as adults but fall asleep later, Hagood said, and the time shift can hit them hard because they’re already sleepdeprived.

“My first suggestion is to work on having a more regular routine, even on the weekends,” Hicks said for teens. “Because they want to sleep in on the weekends, but that’s confusing their bodies with the increase and decrease in melatonin.”

Keep pets in mind Even furry friends can be thrown by the time change as their meals or walks come at different times.

“The interesting thing about pets is that without humans, they don’t have a clock — they just eat when they eat and sleep when they sleep.

They have their own internal routine,” Hicks said.

As with people, gradually shifting pets’ activities leading up to the time change can do the trick to help them adjust, Hicks said.

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Used books provide spine to get through winter blahs

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ark the calendar for Dec. 7 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and 8 (noon to 5 p.m.) when Koelbel Library’s Used Book Sale will offer possible gifts for many folks on your holiday list — as well as a stock of tomes to get a reader through those February blahs! Fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and more, offered by the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries.

SONYA’S Proceeds help with programs, special SAMPLER purchases and more.

In 2019 to date, the Friends’ Board has granted $100,000 to the Arapahoe Libraries. Koelbel Library is at 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. 303-LIBRARY. More books Sonya Ellingboe Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum Holiday Used Book Sale is underway through Dec. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

303-795-3961.

Own an Original Littleton’s Annual Own an Original Art Exhibition is running through the end of December at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton.

Theme: “Destination.” Open during museum hours. (Closed Mondays.)

303-795-3950.

Friends of Arapahoe Library hold a used book sale at Koelbel Library.

Holiday Pottery Sale And place an additional mark on Dec. 5-7 for ACC’s annual Holiday Pottery Sale in the Half-Moon at the Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Open Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; arapahoeceramicsguild.com.

(Entrance on the west side of the main campus building.)

‘Nutcracker’ season Tchaikovsky’s beloved music will bring snowflakes onstage as Colorado Ballet presents its 59th annual production of “The Nutcracker Ballet” from Nov. 30 through Dec. 29 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $40 to $165 and some performances are already sold out, so advance reservations are strongly suggested. Coloradoballet.org, 303-8378888, ext. 2. We are told that new sets and costumes will be ordered for next season.

Denver Ballet Theatre Denver Ballet Theatre will present its “Nutcracker” at two locations: Newman Center at University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver on Dec. 6 (7:30 p.m.) and Dec. 7 (2 and 7:30 p.m.), newmantix.com/dbt or 303-871-7720; St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch on Dec. 14 (2 and 7:30 p.m.), Dec. 13 (2 p.m.), Dec. 20 (7:30 p.m.), Dec. 21 (7:30 p.m.) (special high tea prior to performance

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provided by Café de Coco $40.) Tickets: denverballettheatre.org. (David Taylor.)

Space Gallery “Raw and Real |New Work” presents three solos shows: “New Work” by Greenwood Village painter Patricia Aaron, as well as Sue Oehme’s “Sum of Our Parts” and Michael Hedges’ “Lost Highway.” Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

A Hudson Christmas Holiday lights will fill Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, on wintry evenings: Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 13-24, 26-31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Last entry is at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at the box office 4:30-8:30 p.m. or during the day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Center.

Ticket prices: $10.50/$9. Free 3 and

under, hudsongardens.org.

Camp Christmas Lonnie Hanzon moves “Camp Christmas” this season out of his Lakewood studio to a larger space at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, where visitors will see nine different eras of Christmas, a dozen environments designed as only Hanzon can, with at least 50 different Santa characters from throughout the world. Sponsored by Denver Center for Performing Arts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 or 10 p.m., depending on the day of the week. Tickets: denvercenter.org.

Linda Suttle Littleton’s Linda Suttle directs “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth, based on the motion picture, for the Firehouse Theatre Company from Nov. 23-Dec. 22 at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. 303-562-3232, firehousetheatercompany.com.

Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra launches in Lone Tree Auditions ongoing for young musicians ages 12-19 STAFF REPORT

Young musicians in the south Denver metro area can now stay closer to home while pursuing their art with the launch of the Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra.

Children in the area typically travel to downtown Denver or Arvada to participate in such programs. Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra will perform at Cornerstone Church in Lone Tree, with additional performances around the area. Its first concert is Dec. 3.

Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra will emphasize creating multi-sensory musical experiences to classical music concert-goers, said a news release. It is a continuation of what was formerly Valor Symphonics, formed in 2011. While the passions remain the same — educating today’s musical

youth in a creative, multi-artistic way — Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra will execute it a little differently, the release said.

The goal of Rocky Mountain Youth Orchestra is to train and inspire students to be independent and confident musicians who can enjoy and participate in music, alone and with others in their community, throughout their lives, the release said.

Young musicians will study and perform traditional and modern orchestral masterpieces in connection with the broader context of other arts and culture. It will be headed by local musician David Rutherford, who has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Northern Colorado. He has been an educator and orchestral director for more than 20 years, and was the morning host on CPR’s KVOD (90.1 FM) for many years.

Auditions for young musicians, ages 12-19, are ongoing and prospective students may inquire through our website at RMYO.org.

The hOlidays are in the air here in LOne Tree Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as we light the City Holiday Tree for the season and join many of our community partners in bringing the holiday spirit to the City of Lone Tree.

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Some advice for sending holiday greetings

BY TRACEE M. HERBAUGH ASSOCIATED PRESS

quette and wrote the book “Spinach in Your Boss’s Teeth: Essential Etiquette for Professional Success” (Silver Fern, 2016). Nowadays, Clise said, many women have also disavowed the title Mrs. for Ms., which does not spotlight one’s marital status.

It’s that holiday-card time of year again.

But before you open up the address book or spreadsheet, read up on some modern etiquette for addressing those to whom you’re sending your jolly good tidings.

Holiday cards, particularly Christmas cards, are big business. Leading greeting-card maker Hallmark estimates 1.3 billion Christmas cards are sent annually in the United States.

Every holiday season, I receive a handful of cards addressed to “Mr. and Mrs. Mark Peacock’’ — my husband’s name. And every year I’m flummoxed that some in our circle haven’t noticed that Mark and I have never shared a last name.

Eighteen years into her marriage, Karen Greco, a publicist and writer who lives in Rhode Island and New York City, says friends and family are finally starting to use her surname.

“I just kept using my own name when sending thank you cards or other correspondence,’’ she says.

“Sometimes I made a point to say, ‘I kept my name,’ like, to my dad.’’

Greco’s father, whom she described

If you don’t know, ask Experts agree that the first step in addressing holiday cards is to know your recipients’ preferences.

Are they married with separate or hyphenated names? Was a new, blended name created? Do their children have different surnames?

“If you ever have a question, just send the person a text or email and ask,” says Jodi R.R. Smith, owner of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting in Marblehead, Massachusetts. “You should know if a name is hyphenated, and which name comes first, which comes second.’’

You can use a less formal approach by writing one family member’s last name, usually the person you know best, and addressing the card to the “family’’: “The Jones family,’’ for instance, or “Ralph Jones and family.’’

A new courtesy title, Mx. (pronounced “Mix’’), has been embraced by some transgender, nonbinary or gender-neutral people as an alternative to Mr. or Ms. It was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2015, but the etiquette is evolving, and Smith recommends tailoring “Mx.’’ to the

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as “kind of old school,’’ was surprised at the correction.

“But I think he was also happy about it,’’ she says. “He totally got it, and he never even asked why. Just said OK and addressed me correctly.’’

Etiquette is based on historical precedent, but also follows cultural shifts, of which there have been many in recent decades. In other words, “Mr. and Mrs. Husband’s Name’’ doesn’t cut it anymore for a lot of people.

“To address people that way is pretty outdated,’’ says Arden Clise, who owns Seattle-based Clise Eti-

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recipient’s preference.

“I actually recommend contacting them individually and asking how they prefer to be addressed formally,’’ she says.

Traditionally, the man’s name came first in addressing a married couple, but now the opposite is proper, Smith says. Address a card with the woman’s name first. And for any married couple, she says, etiquette requires an “and’’ between the two names.

Cut senders some slack There are lots of new rules; understand when it is and isn’t appropriate to be an etiquette cop.

“Don’t bother trying to change your elderly relative,’’ Smith says. “But if your cousin doesn’t know your name, send him a gentle email after the holidays are over and suggest he make the change in his master list.’’ Close the email with a positive note or two, she says, something like “Can’t wait to see you at the family reunion next fall!’’

And don’t let address worries scare you off from sending these annual greetings. People love getting cards in the mail.

Hallmark’s website says nearly 75 percent of consumers who send holiday cards do so because they know it feels good to receive them.

“When in doubt, always send the card,’’ Smith says. “This is such a wonderful way to keep in touch with family and friends.’’

Family fare comes to area stage for holiday happiness ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ has been theater classic for decades

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With the 20th century barely under way, St. Louis residents, including the Smith family, were excited at the prospect of the 1904 World’s Fair, which ran from April 30 to Dec. 1, 1904.

Also called “The Louisiana Purchase Exposition,” it celebrated the century since that nation-forming transaction was negotiated by Thomas Jefferson and others.

Writer Sally Benson had published a series of “Kensington Stories” stories in 1941 in the New Yorker, which offered the framework for the movie musical, “Meet Me in St. Louis,” the background for the stage musical, with book by Hugh Wheeler and songs

by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.

It’s perfect family fare for the holidays, as presented at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton through December, with a pleasing score and a story about appealing Smith family

IF YOU GO “Meet Me In St. Louis” plays through Dec. 29 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Performances: Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings; Saturday, Sunday matinees. Box office: 303-794ARTS, TownHallArtsCenter.org. Advanced reservations suggested. members ranging from little Tootie to spirited Grandpa. All are eagerly anticipating the fair, but with different expectations …

There’s “The Boy Next Door” who capture’s Esther Smith’s fancy and the wall-mounted telephone as an aid to romance for sister Rose …

“Clang, clang clang!” The catchy “Trolley Song” presents an issue for scenic designers and is cleverly resolved onstage in this production by experienced designer Michael R. Duran as residents ride and harmonize.

Hanging over the family’s happiness is the prospect of a move to New York City, due to father’s business interests. With romance in the air and reluctance towards change foremost, the family dithers and fusses — and sings.

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hile indicators point to a strong economy with unemployment rates low and spending high, local experts warn that 2019 might be the year to exercise caution in holiday spending.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent from last year. Spending is expected to be between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion.

According to the NRF, the average Ameri-

can will spend $700 on gifts in 2019, totaling more than $465 billion nationally.

However, local economist Meredith Moon, of the state’s Legislative Council, said despite national predictions, it is possible that retail sales decline slightly this holiday season, citing trade tensions with China as a factor to consider in consumer confidence.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade Report for September 2019 was just published, and U.S. retail sales decreased 0.3 percent in September monthover-month.

“This this is the first month retail sales

have fallen since February,” Moon said.

“However, this data is subject to revisions that may reverse this fall in sales. The tariffs scheduled to go into effect on Dec.15, which cover mainly consumer goods, should not significantly affect holiday shopping prices, since retailers typically increase their inventories months in advance of the holiday season.”

Nelisha Firestorm, a financial advisor with Prosperion Financial, said unemployment rates in the U.S. remain some of the SEE SPENDING, PA3

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lowest they’ve ever been, and when people are employed, they tend to spend money. However, she warns it might be smart to be cautious in spending this year.

“While the U.S. is in good shape, the rest of the world is not,” Firestorm said. “In the midst of the longest recovery on record, headline news stories grab our attention reminding us we are in precarious times and things can shift quickly. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of not overdoing it just because you can.”

For shoppers, holiday shopping is beginning earlier and earlier every year. Retailers aren’t sitting back and waiting for the Black Friday specials. In fact, experts are seeing

Big-Box stores shifting strategy in an effort to keep up with the continued success of Amazon.

Instead of waiting for Black Friday, this year, it’s clear holiday shopping season is plowing forward and stores like Target, Kohls and Wal-Mart are already posting big deals, using the likes of social media pages such as Facebook.

Small Business Saturday As with every year, Black Friday might steal the headlines, but its sales taxes generated from Small Business Saturday that truly help the local economy. This year, Small Business Saturday is scheduled for Nov. 30.

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Building the ideal custom itinerary to match the vacation you’ve always dreamt of is what we do best.

For us, it’s all about the experience. We work hard to learn about, discover and recommend experiences that will amplify the impact of the destinations you visit and the cultures you are immersed in.

Cruising the Danube River and gazing at the countless

castles along the river. Hiking for 2 hours in Bhutan to reveal the ancient monastery of Tiger’s Nest. Seeking out the best gelato in Rome after spending the morning exploring the Vatican.

Relaxing on your private beach, soaking in the Caribbean sun. Our extensive study and commitment to personal travel enables us to offer you a uniquely high level of customer service. In many situations we are not only travel counselors we are concierges, with our extensive travels, we all have “favorites” that we love to pass along.

Contact Highlands Ranch Travel today! We can’t wait to help you design the adventure of a lifetime.

“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, to gain all while you give, to roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live.”

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Celebrate Christmas

at Saint Peter Lutheran Church What a beautiful time of year! We would be honored with your presence as we anticipate and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Saint Peter Lutheran is a church where you are all welcome, just as you are. Children are invited to join in all of our worship services. If needed, however, nursery care is available. Each service includes the sacrament of Holy Communion, and every worshipper is welcome to join us at the table. We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday services December 4, 11, and 18 with a meal at 6 pm and worship at 7 pm.

Christmas Eve services are 12/24 at 4, 6, and 8 pm.

Christmas Day service 12/25 at 10 am.

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t’s fun to add new family traditions to your holiday season. One of the most magical places to do that in the metro Denver area is the historic Schweiger Ranch. This cultural gem in Lone Tree, Colorado is a revived homestead and living history museum that was envisioned and completed by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation. The Ranch is nestled on 38-acres in RidgeGate, southeast of I-25 and RidgeGate Parkway and is open seasonally for guided and self-guided tours and events. This Douglas County historic landmark comes alive during the holiday season with traditions that speak to its original heritage.

The Austrian Schweiger brothers founded this ranch in 1874. John, Joseph, and Jacob Schweiger worked this land, overcame immense hardship, and thrived in this bucolic setting. The original farmhouse has been restored to pristine condition. The restoration has also brought new life to the barn and silo, granary, chicken coop, machine shed and cistern

house. As you walk the property and encounter the apple orchard, farm animals and abundant wildlife, you can sense the magic and the beauty that drew those pioneers here over a century ago.

Schweiger Ranch is presenting its annual Austrian Christmas and Christkindl Market on Saturday, December 7th from 1-5 pm. There will be holiday fun for the whole family. Visit Santa Claus and his real reindeer, have your face painted, enjoy story time and crafts making, or take a horse drawn carriage ride. There will be giveaway baskets, wreath making workshops for the adults (for purchase), an Austrian band, Austrian food and a free cup of hot cocoa or cider to keep you cozy.

Stop by the Christkindl Market for presents that will add a local handcrafted touch to your gift giving. The event culminates with the awe and wonder of the annual holiday tree lighting.

Find out more at SchweigerRanch.org/AustrianChristmas.

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The Castle Rock Holiday & Home Show is the Perfect One Stop Shop for All Your Winter Home Projects!

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THE PERFECT GIFT Celebrate the holidays with the Junior League of Denver’s newest cookbook, Centennial

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Centennial Celebrations is a journey of the senses featuring beautiful photography of fabulous gatherings at iconic Denver locations. The creative menus, recipes, and entertaining tips will inspire you to cook, connect, and celebrate… Colorado style!

Centennial Celebrations, along with our other five award-winning cookbooks, is available for purchase at a variety of local and national book retailers. Visit our website for the most current list. Proceeds from sales support our mission and community focus. Learn more at JLD.org.

njoy a fun day of family holiday festivities while checking out the latest home products and services! Everyone will enjoy horse carriage rides, a chance to meet Santa, holiday treats, food samples, live demonstrations, prizes and more from over 100 local and national vendors.

Nationwide Expos Presents the Castle Rock Holiday & Home Show. The 2nd Annual Castle Rock Home Show is coming again to the Douglas County Fairgrounds on December 6th – 8th. The show will give area consumers an excellent opportunity to see, learn about, and buy the latest home products and services from over 100 companies under one roof. Local and national experts will help homeowners find just what they need to complete their home projects, inside and out, before the holidays.

This is the perfect time to complete all your outdoor home projects. The Castle Rock Holiday & Home Show will have window, door, siding, and exterior companies, such as Lifetime Windows and 1-800 Hansons, to make

sure that your home is properly sealed for colder weather.

Roofing repairs and installations are just as equally important during this time of year.

Meeting with reliable companies like Elite Roofing will help you avoid dealing with the potential damage snow and freezing temperatures to your roof and shingling. Moreover, the home show will provide the perfect opportunity to talk with gutter companies like Leaf Filter about fixing or installing guttering systems that can help clear away leaves, branches, and twigs during the winter months.

While installing new roofing, consider saving energy costs to your home as well by switching over to solar energy! Apollo Energy provides phenomenal design and customization with their solar paneling. Homeowners can save money due to the 30% government tax credit, which will reduce at the end of this year, so now is the perfect time to speak with them about setting an appointment to get your home switched over to solar energy for the best savings.

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Located at the SE corner of 1-25 and Colorado State Highway 7. Exit #229 off I-25. Larkridge can also be reached by Washington Street or 164th Avenue.

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though tutors can do supplementary activities with their partners (field trips, projects, etc). Minimum commitment is one hour per week.

Citizenship Mentoring: For people who cannot attend our citizenship classes because of schedules, volunteers work one-on-one with clients who are preparing for the citizenship test. We provide textbooks and teaching materials. Minimum commitment is three hours per week.

Volunteers and students are matched based on availability and preferences. Most tutors and students meet at Bemis Library, though you are welcome to meet in other libraries or public spaces. The center provides training, teaching materials, and guidance throughout your tutoring. Volunteers must attend an orientation/training session, fill out the volunteer registration form, and pass a background check to begin.

Contact: Erica Bisbey. 303-734-8411 or libeb@littletongov.org. Learn more at https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/ immigrant-resources-center.

Lone Tree Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS): Provides assistance within the Police Department in both Administrative and Patrol functions.

Need: Volunteers are needed to assist with many areas within the Police Department to include patrol functions, fingerprinting, and fleet maintenance.

Requirements: Must attend the Lone Tree Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, and submit to a background check. Additional training is provided based on area of interest. Patrol volunteers must commit

November 28, 2019N to a minimum monthly hour requirement.

Contact: chris.cooper@cityoflonetree.com Lutheran Family Services: Cultural Mentoring Program: We welcome refugee families and help them adjust to their new home.

Need: People who can commit to working with refugees on skills for self-sufficiency and helping them learn about their new home.

Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required.

Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www.lfsrm. org.

Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in south metro Denver, including Littleton, western Centennial, Englewood, and parts of Jefferson County.

Need: Regular and substitute drivers, kitchen and office volunteers.

Requirements: Drivers must be 18 or older and background check is required.

Contact: Complete application online at http://tlcmealsonwheels.org/apply/.

Aging Resources of Douglas County: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County.

Need: Volunteers to help provide transportation, companionship, handyman and homemaker needs to seniors living in Douglas County. Very flexible. You choose how often you want to serve.

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Contact: Lori at ardc@douglas.co.us.

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

Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife.

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

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

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

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

Contact: Melanie Schnathorst, 303-6838450 or office@outreachuganda.org.

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

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

Age Requirement: All ages can participate.

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

Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors.

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

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice.

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

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Project CURE: Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world.

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

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

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

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

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

Need: Drivers to help transport seniors to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the hair salon and more. You choose the areas, days and times that work for you. Seniors live in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Jefferson counties. Mileage reimbursement and excess auto insurance provided. Drivers may use their own car or one provided by

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the center.

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

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

Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age Requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/ South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet: Loans durable medical supplies to those 18 and older in the South Metro area.

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

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

Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

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

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

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Jazz bar set to open in Parker The Blu Note will hold a two-night grand opening celebration

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The feeling hasn’t quite hit Dale Trujillo yet.

The Blu Note, a jazz bar, will open Nov. 15, a culmination of years of hard work to bring something different to the Parker night scene. At a private early opening Nov. 10, Trujillo said the bar brought to life a dream shared by he and his late wife, Gail, who died in 2018, just as the groundwork for Blu Note was being laid.

“She’s been right here,” Trujillo said, patting his right shoulder, “the whole time.”

The Blu Note, 19600 Solar Circle, south of downtown, will be the first jazz bar in Parker. It will also serve food. The idea is to have it become a community place, Trujillo said.

He wants families to come enjoy the experience.

Trujillo, a former rocker in a band called Gauntlet, which opened for acts like Ozzy Osbourne, Twisted Sister and Motley Crue when they visited Denver, said he got into jazz music about six years ago.

“I fell in love with it because it’s

A bassist and drummer from the Tina Phillips Quartet jam at the Blu Note, making them the debut artists for the soon-to-open jazz bar in Parker.

The Tina Phillips Quartet plays at the Blu Note. Nov. 10. different. The community is very tight-knit,” Trujillo said, “and the jazz community has embraced us. They want a nice place like this to play in, and that’s what we want to offer to them.”

Jazz acts will be the mainstay at the Blu Note. The Tina Phillips Quartet played the kick-off party. The grand opening celebration will last two

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nights, beginning with Roots and Rhythm Band, a band playing everything from blues to swing, jazz and 50s style rock `n’ roll from Denver, playing Nov. 15. The next night will feature the funky New Orleans sound of Gumbo le Funque, also from Denver.

To learn more about the Blu Note, visit blunoteparker.com or visit its Facebook page.

A bartender makes a Blu Note signature cocktail at the Blu Note jazz bar in Parker.

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THINGS to DO

Castle Pines/ Castle Rock

Thanksgiving Magic: 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Features Broadway star and master magician Peter Samelson. Reservations required. Call 303-660-6799 or go to https://Tickets.AmazingShows. com.

Write and Workshop Series Holiday Party: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday Dec. 2 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-521-8615 or go to https://castlerockwriters.co.

Storytellers and S’mores: 5-7 p.m.

Dec. 7 at Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock. Kid-friendly fare, hot chocolate and more. Bring a lawn chair, or blanket, and make sure to dress for the weather.

Storytellers include Buddy the Elf, characters from the Disney movie Frozen, members from the fire and police departments, and Santa will wrap up the event with `Twas the Night Before Christmas. Learn more at https:// www.crgov. com/2622/Season-of-the-Star.

Free Holiday Concert: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8 at Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock. Performed by the Castle Rock Band, and including a Christmas medley sing-along.

Go to www.castlerockband.com or https://www.facebook.com/ CastleRockTownBand.

Centennial

“A Night in Monte Carlo” Casino Night: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at 82 Inverness Drive East.

Fundraiser for the 303 Volleyball Academy scholarship fund and capital improvements for the club’s new facility. Ages 21-plus.

Cost is $20 donation, which includes $200 in fake gambling chips to use at roulette, craps, poker or Black Jack tables.

Competitive games, karaoke and a silent auction top off this fundraising event. Denver Taco Food Truck will be onsite with full-service menu. Go to http://go.evvnt. com/547382-0?pid=4951.

Tables Extraordinaire: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5555 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. Display of holiday table settings, hosted by Saint Catherine Philoptochos Society.

Christmas teas from 10-11:30 a.m.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Angels Among Us: Stories of Miraculous Encounters: 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Ridgeline conference room, 2350 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock. Lifetree Café program; all welcome. No registration required. Contact Roy H Koerner 303-814-0142 or roykoerner@msn.com Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Cowboy humor sprinkled with holiday spice. Go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org or call 720-509-1000.

A Christmas Carol: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Charles Dickens will discuss his remembrances

and 1-2:30 p.m.

Dec. 4. For reservations and individual purchases, go to TablesExtraordinaire.org.

Metro Volunteer Lawyers Power of Attorney Workshop: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Courthouse II, Training Room 347, Centennial. First hour will be a presentation regarding medical and financial powers of attorney and living wills. Immediately following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for qualifying applicants to complete powers of attorneys and living wills with volunteer attorneys.

You must be financially eligible for free legal services to receive help at the workshop. Go to https:// www.denbar.org/mvl.

Holiday Arts and Craft Fair: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

Admission and parking are free.

Go to www.sspr.org.

17 Mile House Open House and Tours: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8181 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Property is between the 75-acre Norton Farm Open Space owned by the Town of Parker and the 107-acre Parker Jordan/Centennial Open Space.

Visit a 155-year-old farm that was a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s.

Includes historic house, red barn, silo and milk shet, which were restored to their known conditions in the early 1900s. Go to http:// co.arapahoe.co.us/Facilities/

of Christmases past, read excerpts from his Christmas novella and explain the inspirations for the creation of this classic work, redemption and renewal. Call 303-795-3961.

Surviving the Holidays: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Trails Recreation Center, 16799 E. Lake Ave., Centennial. Nutrition seminar presented by Jo Ellen Walden. Learn keys to surviving holiday parties and festivities. Free. Registration required at trailsrecreationcenter.org.

Chaparral High School Guitar Concert: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker. Featuring the guitar students from Chaparral High School.

Call 303-387-3500 or go to https://sites.google. com/a/dcsdk12.org/chaparral-theatre/

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Englewood

Climb Aboard the Holiday Express: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14 at Englewood Farm and Train at Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Drive, Englewood. The Englewood Farm and Train will be transformed into the North Pole with lights and decorations. Visit Santa, enjoy a hot drink, and roast some s’mores. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Englewood Recreation Center or the Malley Recreation Center. Space is limited. Contact 303-762-2680, or Lindsay Peterson at lpeterson@ englewoodco.gov or 303-762-2697.

Go to https://www.englewoodco. gov/parks-recreation-library/ holiday-express

Highlands Ranch

Other Genealogy Sites: 10 a.m.

Dec. 7 at Christ Lutheran Church, 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Emphasis on Scandinavian sites (Genie, MyHeritage, WikiTree, DisNorge, GenWiki, Foko, Slekt og Data, NHDC, Norgeskart, Norwegian Ridge, Slekt & Historie (oldest church registers in Norwegian parishes)). Presented by Slektforskningklubb: Sons of Norway Fjelldalen Lodge Genealogy Club. Go to http://fjelldalen.com.

Contact Tony Hjelmstad at tony@ norsky.net or call 303-324-5381.

Gold Orman Jewelry Exhibit: on display through Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Gold is a member of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild and the Colorado Artist Guild.

Littleton

A Hudson Christmas: 5-9 p.m. on select days from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31.

Santa visit hours are 5-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. Tickets are available at altitudetickets.com or at the Hudson Gardens welcome center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Learn more at https://www.hudsongardens.org Roxborough Book Sale: noon to 5 p.m. through Dec. 1 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Ste. 200. Sales support the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.

Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL. org/used-book-sales.

Pottery Guild Holiday Sale: Dec. 2-4 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

Handcrafted pottery

by South Suburban Pottery Guild members. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

This is Colorado: exhibit runs from Dec. 3 to Jan. 16 at Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Learn more at https://www.arapahoe.edu.

Colorado Christmas Adventure: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6-7 at Mission Hills Church, 620 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Christmas stories and characters, a gingerbread house display and competition, live musical performances, kids crafts, cookie decorating, and much more. Families are encouraged to bring a toy to be donated to Colorado families in need this holiday season. Go to coloradochristma-

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Go to www.sspr.org to register. Sponsored by Littleton Rotary.

Little Elves Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton.

Children make gifts such as frames and ornaments using materials found in South Platte Park.

Go to www.sspr.org to register.

Christmas Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. Variety of local vendors specializing in jewelry, home decor, accessories, and more. Go to https://southfellowship.org/ event/christmas-marketplace/ Importance of the Pencil Sketch in Conjunction to Watercolor Painting: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Two-stage workshop led by Robert Gray. Contact Mary Kay Jacobus at mkstudio@comcast.net for details. To register and for more information, go to http://www.heritage-guild.com.

Holiday Used Book Sale: through Dec. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Proceeds benefit the Bemis Library and Littleton Museum.

Contact Bernice Reed at 303 955-6845 or Barbara Brann at 303-909-1412.

Lone Tree

New Ancestry Tools for DNA Matching and Trees: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree.

Presented by Greg Liverman, Ph.D. Program of the Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society. Network with fellow genealogists starting at 6:30 p.m. Go to https://hrgenealogy.wordpress.com.

Buddy’s Builders Benefit: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Lone Tree Brewing Company, 8200 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 8222, Lone Tree. Brewing company’s eighth birthday celebration to benefit nonprofit that builds dog houses to protect outdoor dogs. Silent auction from 2-6 p.m.

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CLUBS Editor’s note: Clubs listings are published free, on a space-available basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a new listing, or to make changes to or remove an existing listing, contact hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Social/Service Great Books Discussion Group meets on the first Thursday night of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 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.

High Plains Chapter, Order of DeMolay, meets at 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

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between the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact the chapter for more information. Email:highplainsdemolay@ gmail.com or visit www.coloradodemolay. org.

Highlands Ranch Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month except for July and August. For information on time and location, contact Lois Gould at loismgould@comcast.net or 303-349-6512.

Kiwanis Club: 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays at Mimi’s Cafe, at Park Meadows Drive and Yosemite Street in Lone Tree. Enjoy a free breakfast and meet like-minded individuals, focusing on improving the lives of children who need a little extra help, along with other community issues that could use a few extra volunteers to help out. Contact Frank Zieg, team founder, at 303-906-7082 or fbzieg@ gmail.com.

Parker

Knitting and Crocheting Baby Beanies: Join #beaniesforbabies and use your knitting and crocheting skills for baby beanies that we donate to local hospital nurseries and NICUs. Meets every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Call 303-503-9773.

Community Credit Union, 6980 S. Holly Circle, Centennial. Go to www.macintech. org for information.

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.

MacinTech, a club for all users of Apple’s technologies, meets from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at Metrum

Jon Ham performs from 5-8 p.m. Learn more at lonetreebrewingco.com.

The King of Pop Resurrected: Tribute to Michael Jackson: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Call 303-8056800 or go to https://parkerarts.org/

Living and Aging Well Speaker Series Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Reservations required by Dec. 4. Go to www.LivingAndAgingWellLuncheon.eventbrite.com.

Swing Into Christmas with the Beverly Belles: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Holiday and swing-era music. Call 303-805-6800 or go to https://parkerarts.org/

A Night of Shakespeare: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Chaparral High School, 15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker. The auditioned theater class performs “Romeo and Juliet.” Call 303-387-3500 or go to https://sites.google. com/a/dcsdk12.org/chaparral-theatre

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Casting is strong and voices blend smoothly throughout, with Anne Jenness as teen Esther Smith and Kara Morrissey as older sister Rose, both juggling romances, while brother Lon (Matt Fontaine) bounces through the house, seemingly oblivious to their issues. Wee Tootie Smith (Macaelle Vasquez, a St. Mary’s second-grader) tends to steal her scenes with some regular-

ity and Hadley Brown plays next-inline sister Agnes.

Caitlin Conklin and Rich Cadwallader are parents of this brood and Town Hall veteran Kevin Walton is good-natured Grandpa Prophater.

(Walton has performed, previously with one or another of his now-grownup kids, in many THAC musicals.)

Audiences will enjoy the familiar music and Kelly Kates’ imaginative choreography as the story circles through several sorts of situations and ends up with St. Louis remaining home base after all.

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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.

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Creative Year-End Planning Workshop: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at Crossroads Community Church, 9900 S. Twenty Mile Road, Parker. Tax, legal and financial techniques to consider before the 2019 tax deadline. Register at www.visitcrossroads. com/creative

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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.

Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Hilltop Schoolhouse, 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker. Have hot cocoa and cookies with Mrs. Claus in the holiday decorated one-room schoolhouse. Additional creative activities for kids. Cash raised will be donated to local school families. Contact Lorelei Linwood at 303-660-1616.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Hard work pays off for Co-Golfers of Year

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Lutheran’s Westin Pals won the Class 3A state championship.

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Will Kates, Westin Pals take state championships in different classes

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Arapahoe sophomore Will Kates and Lutheran senior Westin Pals delivered their best golf of the season when it counted the most.

Kates won the Class 5A state cham-

Arapahoe sophomore Will Kates won the Class 5A state championship.

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pionship at Pinehurst Country Club on Oct. 8 after carding a final round 4-under-par 66 for a two-round total of 143 to win by five strokes. He also helped Arapahoe rally to capture the second-place trophy.

Pals also saved his best for last as he came from behind with a 2-underpar 70 on the Air Force Academy’s blue course to force a playoff for the Class 3A individual state crown. He and Walker Franklin of Prospect Ridge finished at 144 but Pals won the playoff and the state title with a par on the first extra hole.

He also played a key role in Lutheran capturing the state team title.

Kates and Pals were named the 2019 Colorado Community Media South Metro Co-Golfers of the Year.

“Will worked very hard,” said Arapahoe coach Harry Buckner.

“All the practice during the season on his chipping and putting sure paid off. During our practice rounds he figured out where he had to be on the greens to have chances at birdies.

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Tennis Player of Year took top singles spot at state Morgan Schilling lost just one set through season while playing for Regis Jesuit

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Morgan Schilling, a junior at Regis Jesuit, is the 2019 Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

Schilling lost only one set all season and completed a 21-0 campaign with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Fairview’s

Luke Silverman in the No. 1 singles championship match at the boys state tournament, which was held Oct. 1819 at the Gates Tennis Center.

He lost the first two games against Silverman but rallied to win easily and went a step further this year after losing in the finals of the 2018 tournament to Chatfield’s Christian Holmes, 7-5, 7-5.

“There’s no doubt he was dominant in that match,” said Regis coach Laura Jones. “He was 21-0 for the year. Nobody beat him.

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Regis junior Morgan Schilling is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Boys Tennis Player of the Year.

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hanksgiving is here.

It’s the day of turkey trots, Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, football, feasting and family.

It is obviously a time for families and friends who are like family to get together, offer thanks, enjoy each other’s company and enjoy a tasty meal.

I always take time during Thanksgiving to offer thanks for the little things that are often overlooked, for instance like hugs and that person who always greets you with a pleasant welcoming.

And I always try OVERTIME to offer things on the local high school sports scene that I am thankful for but many of these ideas haven’t changed.

I am appreciative of warm weather for late fall football games, being inside Jim Benton for all winter sports events, no shootouts in the state championship soccer games, the first look at a field hockey match, the squeaky sound of basketball shoes on the court, being alert at volleyball and lacrosse games to not get hit by balls during warmups and walk-off hits during baseball games, to list just a few.

This year I have thanks for a personal bad time that I was going through last summer. Friends, family and co-workers were helpful and supportive.

Now it is time to test memories and be thankful that I was able to dig up from a variety of sources some sports quotes that might be entertaining on the holiday.

Enjoy while your dinner is digesting.

Here we go.  You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.

— Wayne Gretzky  If you win through bad sportsmanship, there’s no real victory.

— Babe Didrikson Zaharias  When you win, say nothing, when you lose say less.

— Paul Brown  Sportsmanship for me is when a guy walks off the court and you really can’t tell whether he won or lost when he carries himself with pride either way.

— Jim Courier  The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.

— Muhammad Ali SEE BENTON, P31

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 If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf.

— Bob Hope  I am building a fire and every day I train I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.

— Mia Hamm  Sports are such a great teacher.

I think of everything they’ve taught me: camaraderie, humility, how to resolve differences.

— Kobe Bryant  Winning is a habit. Unfortunately so is losing.

— Vince Lombardi  Baseball is the only endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of 10 and be considered a good performer. — Ted Williams

SCHILLING FROM PAGE 30

“He played in the toughest tournaments and played Creek a couple times. He did a great job of establishing himself as Player of the Year.”

Schilling defeated Jared Green of Arapahoe, Monarch’s Michael Conde and Nico Jamison of Gree-

t

 All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.

— Gordie Howe  You win some, lose some and wreck some.

— Dale Earnhardt  You wouldn’t have won, if we’d beat you.

— Yogi Berra  If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out.

— George Brett  October is not only a beautiful month but marks the precious yet fleeting overlap of hockey, baseball, basketball and football.

— unknown Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media.

He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-5664083. ley West before meeting Silverman in the match for the state title. Schilling helped the Raiders edge Cherry Creek for the state team title.

The only set he lost was to Creek’s George Cavo, but he won that match, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 , on Sept.

30.

“The season was good, an undefeated season,” said Schilling. “To be successful I had some pretty tough matches that I had to go through.”

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“They make great host gifts, do away with waste, and save money all at the same time,’’ she says.

For greeting cards, “I would suggest going paperless for holiday cards, which generally get trashed after the holidays anyway,’’ says Sylvester.

“Your friends and family might rather have a card they can keep on their hard drive for the long haul instead of on their fridge for a week.’’

There’s a huge array of companies offering elegant electronic cards, among them PaperlessPost.com, AmericanGreetings.com, GreenEnvelope.

GOLFERS FROM PAGE 30

“It was a very smart final round on his part. This was no fluke. He is that good.”

Kates admitted his putting is what helped him surprise the rest of the golfers in the 5A tournament.

“I had a pretty good season,” said Kates. “It feels amazing to be a state champion. I played really good. I made a lot of putts. I didn’t hit the ball any better than normal but I hit my wedges pretty good and my putting was amazing.”

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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 take place 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 303-233-4099). 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 303985-8937.

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.

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.

USS Trinity is Colorado’s only Starship commissioned by Starfleet Command (world’s oldest Star Trek Fan Club) and it is now seeking new crew members. Open to all.

Monthly meetings held on first Saturday.

For additional information contact startrekpost@gmail.com 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.

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Pinnacol Foundation scholarship applications now being accepted Awards open to youths whose parents were injured, killed in work-related accidents STAFF REPORT

The Pinnacol Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2020-21 school year from youths whose parents have been injured or killed in work-related accidents.

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Public Notice

Brooke Woods the Suzi Stolte HopeTO BID be the natural child, adopted child, PUBLIC INVITATION stepchild or full dependent of a scholarship. Brooke’s mother, who Separate sealed bids for Douglas County Fiber was a nurse, was killed while transworker who was injured or killed in Mapping and Expansion Project; Douglas County Project Number TF2018-033 will be reporting a patient when ambucompensable work-related acciceived by thethe Owner, Douglas County a GovernDepartment of Public Works Engineering, lance they werement, riding in crashed. dent during the course and scope of Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite Brooke was 5 years old.Rock, CO 80104, until Thursday, employment with a Colorado-based 220, Castle January 2, 2020 from at 2:00 p.m. This project conShe recently graduated employer. sists of the installation of fiber optic cable, consplicing, and associated and foundation evaluates the Elizabeth High duit, School and is at- equipment,The provide detailed as-built location information for tending the University of inColorado severity of the injury sustained by various corridors northern Douglas County. at Colorado Springs.

Inspired by each student’s parent or guardian The Contract Documents will be available after her mother’s work, sheonplans onDecember as well as the student’s academic 10:00 a.m.

Monday, 2, 2019, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System earning her degree nursing and achievement, financial need, civic Websitein (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they be obtained at the above address. starting a career inmay health care involvement and strength of an esElectronic versions of the Plans obtained by any management. other means than as described above say.

Students must have a minimum may not be accurate, and it is the 2.0 Bidder’s To be eligible responsibility tocomplete applyorfor a founGPA and be between the ages of to obtain a complete set of the Projecta Plans and Specifications.

Douglas dation scholarship, student must 16 and 25 at the time of application.

County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Duane Cleere, Project Manager by 12:00p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the same address.

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PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO,

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC d/b/a CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3376 has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at the location of 9579 S University Blvd, Suite 600B in Highlands Ranch, CO 80014. 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, 80104 on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

Separate sealed bids for Douglas County Fiber Mapping and Expansion Project; Douglas County Project Number TF2018-033 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the installation of fiber optic cable, conduit, splicing, and associated equipment, and provide detailed as-built location information for various corridors in northern Douglas County.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

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

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Date of Application: November 1, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Unclaimed Property, Douglas County Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: On July 24, 2019, the real property owned by Mable E. Swain located at 15455 Canyon Rim Drive #206, Englewood, CO 80112, was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2019-0073. The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. The amount owed to Mable E. Swain, less the cost of this publication notice, is $83,606.78.

The legal description of the property is UNIT 206, CONDOMINIUM BUILDING 3, CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 2005016276, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF CANYON CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2005, AT RECEPTION NO. 2005016274 IN SAID RECORDS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

To claim the funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 402 Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-660-7417. If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before February 21, 2020, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”.

Legal Notice No.: 2019-0073 First Publication: October 31, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

City and County PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO,

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC d/b/a CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3376 has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at the location of 9579 S University Blvd, Suite 600B in Highlands Ranch, CO 80014. 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, 80104 on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

Date of Application: November 1, 2019 Officers: Brian R. Niccol – CEO/President

Officers: Brian R. Niccol – CEO/President John R. Hartung – CFO/Treasurer Roger Theodoredis – CLO/ Secretary Legal Notice No.: 936248 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on December 16, 2019, at 6:00 pm, and before the Board of County Commissioners on December 17, 2019, at 2:30 pm in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed amendment to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. Generally, a zone map change is proposed to rezone a parcel of land, located at 567 Lake Gulch Road from Rural Residential to Large Rural Residential. For more information call Douglas County Planning, 303-660-7460.

File No. DR2019-003, 567 Lake Gulch Road Zone Map Change Legal Notice No.: 936275 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for Douglas County Fiber Mapping and Expansion Project; Douglas County Project Number TF2018-033 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of the installation of fiber optic cable, conduit, splicing, and associated equipment, and provide detailed as-built location information for various corridors in northern Douglas County.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address.

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

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street,

Public Notice

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Potholing 650 HR • Electrical Conduit 40,985 LF • Type 1F2 Pull Box 77 EA • Fiber Optic Cable 64,445 LF • Fusion Splice 1,400 EA

Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on December 28, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC for the 2019 Sidewalk Repair and Curb Ramp Retrofit Project; Douglas County Project Number CI2019-001 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Chato’s Concrete, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said December 28, 2019, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Daniel Roberts, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

status) with the Colorado Department of Translegals@coloradocommunitymedia.com portation to bid on individual projects of the size

Bids and Settlements

and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Duane Cleere, Project Manager at 303.660.7490.

Bids and Settlements

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Duane Cleere, Project Manager by 12:00p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the same address.

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

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

• Potholing 650 HR • Electrical Conduit 40,985 LF • Type 1F2 Pull Box 77 EA • Fiber Optic Cable 64,445 LF • Fusion Splice 1,400 EA Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein.

Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Duane Cleere, Project Manager at 303.660.7490.

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

Legal Notice No.: 936272 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Second Publication: December 5, 2019 Publisher: The Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184 Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on December 28, 2019, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Chato’s Concrete, LLC for the 2019 Sidewalk Repair and Curb Ramp Retrofit Project; Douglas County Project Number CI2019-001 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Chato’s Concrete, LLC for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said December 28, 2019, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Daniel Roberts, P.E., Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Bids and Settlements

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Legal Notice No.: 936273 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Second Publication: December 5, 2019 Publisher: The Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184

BE Informed!

Legal Notice No.: 936272 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Second Publication: December 5, 2019 Publisher: The Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184

Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim.

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works Engineering.

Legal Notice No.: 936273 First Publication: November 28, 2019 Second Publication: December 5, 2019 Publisher: The Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184

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Your Donation Sustains Your Hometown Newspaper December 3rd is Giving News Day The Lone Tree Voice is participating this year. Please consider making a donation towards the purchase of new camera equipment for our reporters.

We’re one of 18 Colorado newsrooms joining forces to spotlight the impact that homegrown, independent Colorado journalism is making in communities across our state. Collectively, our work is essential to a better-informed community and a healthy democracy. But it would not be possible without the support of readers like you. It’s a movement to celebrate ethical, honest, and fact-based journalism like ours—and to raise the funds to make it all possible.

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DSLR Cameras and with an all purpose lenses for our nine journalists External flashes for each camera External microphone for each camera for video Two telephoto lenses that can be shared Two portraits lenses that can be shared Training on new cameras Seminars in photo journalism

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