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Tree lighting launches holiday season Second annual ceremony draws hundreds to event at Lone Tree Arts Center

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The second annual Lone Tree tree lighting ceremony rang in the holiday season Nov. 30, part of the city’s weeklong slate of festivities.

Just as snow began to fall, Mayor Jackie Millet, joined by the Lone Tree City Council and Douglas County Commissioner-elect Abe Laydon, a Lone Tree resident, counted down the final moments to the lighting of the tree at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

S’mores, live reindeer, dancing Christmas trees and music rounded out another ceremony welcoming the winter holidays. The event kicked off a weekend of events known as Lone Tree Merry Days, which included festive crafts and cookie decorating and ended Dec. 1 with the second annual Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas and Christkindl market.

Lou and Pat Martire brought their grandchildren and said they wanted to make the tree lighting a holiday tradition.

“The overall joy of gathering with friends at an event like this — there’s nothing better than this,” Lou Martire said.

Pat Martire and her grandchildren Kamden and Luca Aldridge roast marshmallows at the annual Lone Tree tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30.

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Hundreds gather out for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Lone Tree Arts Center Nov. 30. The snow just started to fall as Mayor Jackie Millet made the final countdown to the tree lighting, which spurred a celebration of dancing and music. Hot chocolate, dancing Christmas trees, s’mores and live reindeer helped ring in another holiday season.

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BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Authorities from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and the Douglas County School District say two incidents — one involving a student fight and the other derogatory graffiti — at a Highlands Ranch high school are not indicative of a larger racial issue in the school district.

“These are two isolated events and there is nothing to show a pattern or increase in these events in the district,” said Sgt. Lori Bronner, public information officer for the district’s school resource officers.

School district Superintendent Thomas Tucker echoed Bronner’s statement but also emphasized that the district does not tolerate discriminatory incidents.

“They are not reflective of our school community,” Tucker said.

“There is no room for hate. There is no room for ethnic bias. There is no room for mistreatment of others in our district.”

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a Twitter feed, garnering attention from several parents and community members. The thread, which was started by a man from Maryland who appears to have an interest in issues involving racism, also brought to light derogatory slogans spray-painted on a golf cart and wall at Mountain Vista at the end of September.

During lunch on Aug, 22, a 14-yearold white student wearing a green, military-style coat performed a TPose, according to a report from the sheriff ’s office. The pose has been associated with the Ku Klux Klan to represent a burning cross, Bronner said, though it wasn’t clear that was the meaning the student intended.

The same student also used a racial slur toward a black student who confronted him, according to Bronner.

The black student, 14, challenged the white student about the pose.

The black student then spit on the white student, according to Bronner.

The student spit back, and the black student swung at him. The white student then grabbed a landscaping rock and threw it at the other student but missed. The black student came after him, hitting and kicking him on the ground until school authorities intervened, Bronner said.

The students were each charged with harassment and disorderly conduct, according to Bronner.

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5 Questions with John Cotten, Lone Tree public works director CALM AFTER THE STORM

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John Cotten, Lone Tree’s public works director, is retiring after more than 20 years of service.

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Infrastructure chief looks back over two decades of service to city

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

John Cotten’s passion is creating something from nothing. And in the past two decades, that’s what Cotten has done.

Cotten began as a contracted consultant for the City of Lone Tree before there was a RidgeGate interchange and when much of the area was acres of open ranch land. In 1997 he began as the city’s first public works director and has overseen virtually all of the city’s infrastructure building to this point. His firm, originally called TST, is responsible for building out much of the new Douglas County, including the original infrastructure in the Meadows neighborhood of Castle Rock and practically all of Castle Pines’.

Cotten is soon retiring from his post as public works director for Lone Tree, the city he helped build from the ground up. He will stay on as a consultant for a few years, because, Cotten said, it makes it easier to move on from a career that has been so near to his heart.

“It’s fun, because I can drive around Douglas County and there’s not much I haven’t touched in some way. And that’s pretty rewarding,” Cotten said.

“No one else will ever know that, but I don’t care. That’s rewarding to me.”

The Lone Tree Voice sat down with Cotten as he reflected on his career.

What has your experience been like working as public works director?

It’s been great. There have been some rough roads from time to time, but overall it’s been a great experience. I’ve really enjoyed it. I enjoy doing different things, and in this job

you do different things every day.

Is there a project that sticks out in your mind as something you’re really proud of?

As far as projects, probably the RidgeGate interchange. But sometimes the little projects are just as meaningful as the big ones. I did the widening of Yosemite (Street) when it was four lanes, two each direction, and we widened it to six. I think what has been the most fun has just been the people. Everything we’ve done with public works has been something of a joint venture. There was Lone Tree and Douglas County and Park Meadows Metro District were the funding agencies. One of the first things the city did was a study of what needed to be done to the streets, because we were already having traffic issues. Out of that came about half a dozen projects. Those were fun to see the change it makes to the city.

What were some goals the city had when it began?

Initially, the city didn’t want to grow all that much. The city became incorporated because a lot of the citizens didn’t like the decisions that the Douglas County commissioners made about how Lone Tree got developed. That’s how incorporation came in the first place, to have local control. Then they started to recognize ‘There’s a lot going on around us, and if we don’t in some way get involved in that, we’re going to be in trouble.’ They started looking and annexing different pieces of ground. We annexed Heritage Hills and the (Park Meadows) mall. It was one of those things, it was sort of like growing up. You don’t really recognize you’re growing up. You just do it. It’s always been interesting. It’s always been a challenge. The city in general has been well-managed at all levels.

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Ceremony a ‘beautiful moment’ for new citizens Naturalization event held for youths from around metro area

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A group of 51 youths from around the Denver area became United States citizens Nov. 30 at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Centennial.

The naturalization ceremony, which took place on the final day of National Adoption Awareness Month, marked the end of a long journey for many of the new citizens, who ranged in age from 4 to 17. The ceremony recognized children who obtained citizenship through their parents, either through adoption or after their parents became citizens through naturalization.

Stephanie Logan, of Golden, watched as her son, Lazarus, 12, originally from Ghana in West Africa, received his certificate as a citizen. Lazarus has lived in the United States since 2014. Logan and her husband, Cedric, have three other children, Elliot, Audrey and Naomi.

“It’s been a real adventure from the outset,” Logan said. “Always lots of surprises for us, but just a joy for us as a family to learn about each other and to grow and connect together. This for us solidifies that family-ness. This is the last piece of paperwork that has our family name on it together. It’s just a really beautiful moment.”

Naturalization is a process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established

by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The USCIS welcomes about 750,000 citizens during naturalization ceremonies each year.

The children received certificates recognizing their citizenship once they completed an oath and pledge

Lazarus Logan, 12, of Golden, with his mother Stephanie, prepares to receive his Certificate of Citizenship during a Nov. 30 naturalization ceremony in Centennial.

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After receiving his citizenship certificate, Griffin Walugembe smiles down at the document.

TAYLORE TODD of allegiance. A video message from the president congratulating the new citizens was played as well.

Logan said she felt excited and relieved once her son received his certificate.

“There’s a certain atmosphere around immigrants today that makes it a really big moment to have his citizenship and to know he is permanently accounted for,” Logan said.

The ceremony came during a time of much controversy surrounding undocumented immigrants coming into the United States, primarily from Mexico. President Donald Trump has led initiatives to attempt to tighten security along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The 51 new citizens hail from all over the world, including Australia, Burma, Canada, China, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Philippines, Somalia, South

Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia.

“We’re really happy,” said Fred Canales.

His daughter, Heydi Canales Zabala, 10, received her certificate during the ceremony. The family moved to Denver from El Salvador in 2012.

“My father is a citizen too, now my daughter,” Fred Canales said. “It’s really nice to be a citizen. And we’re really happy.”

The Certificate of Citizenship serves as evidence of a person’s, or their child’s, U.S. citizenship. The certificates are only issued to people who were born abroad but are U.S. citizens at birth through their parents or who became citizens after birth, but before the age of 18.

Former Colorado Rockies third baseman Vinny Castilla spoke to the children and their families during the ceremony telling his journey to become a United States citizen. Castilla, origi-

The group of young new citizens rises to say the Oath of Allegiance and pledge to honor the United States.

TAYLORE TODD nally from Mexico, was naturalized in Centennial last month. Afterward, Castilla took photos and signed autographs for the kids and their families.

Castilla spoke about his dream to play in Major League Baseball and how coming to America has helped him realize that childhood dream.

“I was so happy to become an American, because I am so thankful to this country,” Castilla said. “I’m very thankful to this country and grateful what this country has done for me.”

School board OKs concurrent enrollment at future facility Collaboration Campus first phase expected to complete by fall 2019

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Plans are moving forward for a concurrent enrollment program that would allow Douglas County high school students to expedite a college degree or receive workforce training without leaving Castle Rock.

At a Douglas County School Board meeting on Nov. 27, six board members — Anthony Graziano was absent — unanimously approved three pathways in the areas of business administration, health and exercise science and computer science at the future Collaboration Campus, a partnership between Arapahoe Community Col-

lege, Colorado State University and Douglas County School District.

Owned by Arapahoe Community College, the campus broke ground May 21 on a plot of land behind Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, near Castle Rock Middle School. The two-phase project will consist of two buildings up to 54,000 square feet. Phase one is expected to open for students in fall 2019.

ACC President Diana Doyle said the campus is the first collaboration of its kind in the state. A student enrolled in a program at the Collaboration Campus will have the opportunity to move directly through high school, to the community college level and then eventually graduate with a degree from CSU without ever leaving Douglas County.

The campus will also provide workforce training for local employers and students.

“It’s not all just going to be theoretical. We will have opportunities for

them for job shadowing, for internships — the real-life projects,” Doyle said. “It gives them the opportunity to get into the workforce a lot faster than they normally would.”

In the fall semester of the 2018-19 school year, more than 2,000 Douglas County students were enrolled in concurrent classes at ACC. The first phase of the new campus will accommodate between 700 and 800 students from ACC and Douglas County’s nine high schools.

Matt Reynolds, the school district’s chief assessment and data officer, expects the majority of participants from Douglas County schools to be juniors and seniors.

“We want to provide clear pathways for our students as they matriculate through our system,” Reynolds said during a presentation at the school board meeting. “Thanks to the Collaboration Campus we can make these pathways a reality.”

Cost savings will be significant, Doyle pointed out. The school district covers the cost of concurrent classes, and tuition at a community college is much less than a four-year university.

ACC’s tuition for in-state students is roughly $2,405 for 15 credits, or a typical semester, compared to the University of Colorado Boulder, which is upwards of $14,000 per semester.

Collaboration Campus students enrolled in classes through CSU will pay the university’s tuition, which is about $5,900 for 15 credit hours for instate students.

“Financially,” Doyle said, “(families) will save quite a bit of money.”

After meeting with DCSD’s Student Advisory Group — which provides a student voice to the school board — school board president David Ray said the Collaboration Campus is exactly what students are asking for.

“They want real-life learning experiences,” Ray said.

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Suspect killed after exchange of gunfire with deputies Another suspect wounded and taken to hospital, a third in custody

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Following a traffic incident in which suspects fired at deputies the morning of Nov. 27, one suspect is dead, another is wounded and at a local hospital, and one is in custody, authorities from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office say.

Both the suspect who died and the one who is wounded were shot by deputies.

Authorities have identified the suspect in custody as Peirce Elliott Langewisch, 20. Langewisch had an outstanding warrant for failure to identify as a sex offender, Sheriff Tony Spurlock said, standing beside District Attorney George Brauchler during a media Langewisch briefing the afternoon of Nov. 27.

Langewisch appeared in court Dec. 3. Among the 17 charges filed against him are attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer after deliberation, motor vehicle theft, illegal discharge of a firearm and possession of burglary tools. Fifteen of the charges are felonies. He is being held at the Douglas County jail without bond.

The Douglas County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased suspect as 19-year-old Nicholas Ryan, of Aurora.

The injured suspect has not been identified. The investigation is ongoing and authorities believe the

suspects may have been involved in other crimes.

Deputies responded to a reckless driving incident about 3:30 a.m. near South Broadway, in the area of Highlands Ranch. The suspects had been traveling eastbound on C-470 in a Jeep Cherokee that deputies determined had stolen license plates, Spurlock said.

During the pursuit, the suspects fired at officers “a number of times,” Spurlock said. Authorities are reviewing body camera footage and dash camera footage to determine at what point and how many shots were fired.

At high speeds, the suspects’ car exited onto Yosemite, drove through the Park Meadows outer-loop area onto Chester Street and continued east on Dry Creek Road, according to Spurlock.

The suspects threw duffel bags out of the vehicle at four different locations, according to Spurlock. Officers from Lone Tree Police Department, Greenwood Village Police Department and Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office were on scene. The items in the bags have not been identified.

The pursuit ended when deputies were involved in a car crash with the suspects near East Dry Creek Road and Interstate 25 in Arapahoe County, about five miles from initial contact. Dash camera footage released at the media briefing show a deputy’s vehicle maneuvering to block the suspects’ car and a second deputy’s vehicle crashing into the suspects’ car at high speeds with full force.

“The supervisor on scene did give authorization for officers to do whatever necessary to stop that vehicle,” Spurlock said.

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Police seek Park Meadows carjacking suspects

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Lone Tree police responded to an armed carjacking incident at a Park Meadows parking lot at 5 p.m. Nov. 29 and are seeking help finding the suspects involved.

According to reports from the victim, the suspects in a red pickup pulled up to his parked car and waved a bat and a gun at him, forcing him to get out of the car, the City of Lone Tree said in an emailed statement.

The victim was able to run away unharmed.

The suspects left in the pickup with

chrome-colored running boards on both sides and a chrome rear bumper and the victim’s black Audi A4, license plate MZQ-947, according to the city.

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The white student was also charged with criminal attempt of assault and the black student was charged with assault. All charges were filed as misdemeanors. To Bronner’s knowledge, the students are back at school.

The school’s principal, Mike Weaver, did alert parents in an email at the time of the incident.

In the second incident, which occurred in late September, a racial slur was spray-painted on a golf cart and wall at the high school, Bronner said. The slur was directed toward African-Americans.

The number of reported incidents showing racial or ethnic bias in Colorado schools has increased, according to Jeremy Shaver, associate regional director for the Colorado Anti-Defamation League.

“Our office is receiving an increased number of calls about incidents in schools, whether it be vandalism, graffiti, verbal or written threats, slurs being used, chants being spoken,” Shaver said, pointing out that the political climate has had an impact on young people. “In some cases, students are not seeing the right role modeling happening.”

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teenagers engage in the behaviors for the thrill.

“They don’t know the significance or meaning of what they are doing,” Hervey said.

Hervey pointed out that in today’s political climate, some people — including adults — are feeling more welcome to display hatred or extremism.

“Sometimes kids can hear that and not understand all the ramifications,” Hervey said.

Authorities from the school district and law enforcement emphasize that the incidents do not represent a larger trend across the district.

Paula Hans, the district’s public information officer, said much of the information circulating on social media is inaccurate.

The school district’s policy on disciplinary actions is to work with law enforcement to determine what happened, gather witness statements and interviews, look into any prior issues and contact family members, Hans said. In cases where needed, a districtwide suspension policy is followed. Hans would not say whether the two students involved in the August fight faced any disciplinary action at school, citing the confidentiality of student records.

Tucker said the incidents can serve as teaching moments.

“It’s also an opportunity for us to continue teaching and practicing respect,” Tucker said. “Respect of ourselves, respect of others.”

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Shots were again fired at deputies, Spurlock said. Officers returned fire and killed one suspect, Spurlock said.

The other unidentified suspect was injured in the initial crash and was shot, according to Spurlock.

The wounded suspect is expected to survive.

Two deputies were involved in the initial pursuit and five deputies total were involved in the shooting at Dry Creek Road and I-25, Spurlock said.

No deputies were injured. The officers involved in the shooting will be

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What are your thoughts on the growth of the city over the years?

It’s been really fun to watch it mature. When we started out, everybody kind of looked down on the city, that we were this little start-up thing and we didn’t know what we were doing — and it was probably true. But as it’s grown and matured, it’s been really fun to watch. It’s sort of like raising a kid, in some ways. Watching them grow in their stature and what they’re doing. And today, Lone Tree’s a pretty well-respected city in the metro area. There’s been a lot more

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“This is a traumatic event, obviously, for anyone,” Spurlock said.

“It’s always a serious event when you end up having to use force.”

Northbound and southbound exits to Dry Creek Road were closed for most of the day.

The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office is handling the underlying crime that led to the use of lethal force by law enforcement, and Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the use of lethal force, according to Brauchler.

Langewisch will appear in court at 9 a.m. on Dec. 6, when a preliminary court hearing date is expected to be scheduled. people than me involved in that. But it’s been really fun to be a part of that. I’ve always been about seeing things grow. I’ve never been a person who liked to do the same thing every day. This was a job where no two days were alike.

Are you going to miss it?

It’s been funny, because I’ve had a few months now to get used to this idea. I thought I would, a lot. But it’s kind of like with your kids, you reach a point where you say ‘You know, it’s time for them to move on, and it’s time for me to move on.’ And it’s kind of like that. Will I miss it?

Yes, I suppose I’ll miss parts of it.

But the city’s ready for something different, and I think that’s a good thing.

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Parkour creates caring community As sport booms in Colorado, gyms promote inclusivity, safety

BY CASEY VAN DIVIER CASEYVANDIVIER@YAHOO.COM

Ken Arrington, founder of parkour gym Path Movement, knows that parkour — in which athletes often scale walls, make 9-foot leaps and traverse rails 10 feet off the ground — has a bad reputation for being dangerous.

That’s why he keeps close tabs on the safety at his gym.

He’s managed to keep injuries to a minimum. He said that out of 17,289 customer visits at the Littleton gym, there have only been three instances of broken bones.

“All people see is these kids running around on rooftops and breaking the law,” he said, “but when parkour is done correctly and taught correctly, it is safer than most sports.”

In Arrington’s 6,000-square-foot facility at 8000 S. Lincoln St., students can try their hand at a variety of feats.

The gym is a collection of boxes, rails, rings and a 14-foot “warped wall,” all of which Arrington built himself. He often rearranges the equipment so students can have new experiences.

Path Movement is one of many parkour gyms in Colorado, a state which several outlets have called a hotspot for the top sites at which to practice parkour. American Parkour, for instance, named the University of Colorado at Boulder the fourth best location for parkour athletes in America.

APEX Movement also named Colorado one of the top 10 states for parkour based on the number of times Coloradans have searched for the terms “parkour” and “freerunning” on Google.

Colorado was one of the first adopters of the sport in the Western Hemisphere. In fact, the first parkour classes on this side of the world were taught in 2006 by APEX Movement on the CU-Boulder campus. APEX has since opened three gyms in Colorado and two in California.

“APEX was definitely the first gym in Colorado, and the second gym in America,” said Vinny Fiacco, who is co-owner and general manager at APEX Movement’s gym in Denver, 700 W. Mississippi Ave. Athletes now recognize Colorado as home to one of the most thriving parkour communities.

“I stole a couple coaches from gyms in different states, and it’s because they wanted to be a part of a community that’s growing,” Arrington said.

As for why the Colorado parkour community started growing to begin with, he suggested the state’s reputation for progressiveness may have something to do with it.

“We’re pretty forward when it comes to the way that we think,” he said. “We have a state that’s very accepting of the outliers.”

Although the increase in popularity is focused in states like Colorado, the

Ayden Perkins, 14, scales Path Movement’s warped wall, a replica from the popular television show “American Ninja Warrior.” Perkins has been training at Path Movement in Littleton for around four years. sport is gaining momentum all across the nation, Fiacco said.

“Ten years ago, there was nothing, and now there’s 100,000 people doing it,” he said.

Staying safe For both gyms, the increase in popularity means more customers, but it doesn’t have to mean an increase in injuries. Fiacco and Arrington, whose gyms often see 100 customers per day, said the best way to minimize risk is to educate athletes on safety.

“I made sure everybody who walked through the gym took our introductory class,” Arrington said. “We teach you how to fall, we teach you how to roll, we teach you how to learn to be safe.”

Parkour athletes Julian Frazier and Shae Perkins, who often train together at APEX Movement, said out of all the sports they’ve tried, parkour has been one of the least dangerous.

“I’ve been able to manage risk a lot better in parkour because I have a lot more autonomy in how I interact with the space,” Frazier said.

“I’ve broken some fingers and ribs, nothing that was too big of a deal,” Perkins said. “Maybe it should have taken me out. I just kept training.”

As the sport works its way into the mainstream, many of the newer athletes have different aspirations than their predecessors, Perkins said, which may also lessen the risk of injury.

“It used to just be young men who wanted be reckless, and now it’s everyone,” he said.

“There’s a lot of people who their life is not necessarily parkour,” Frazier agreed.

Ken Arrington plays with daughter Addie at Path Movement in Littleton. Arrington founded Path Movement in 2013.

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Stiff the stuff to take a holiday from hyperactive holiday QUIET DESPERATION

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o ahead. Go ahead and ignore me, but one of these days you’ll know that I was right. I have the remedy for all of your holiday anxieties. Each and every one.

You’ll think I’m kidding. You’ll think I’m a fool. And you know why? Because you are swept up in something you can’t control.

From now until the end of the month, you will be under pressure to gather, to travel, to greet, to host, and to spend, spend, spend.

lived in. And that’s the way it felt.

Day after day, the walls moved in on me.

I had a plan. I took a deep breath. I asked my mother and father if we could forgo Christmas.

“How would it be if I visited you in the spring instead?”

“What about exchanging gifts?”

“No gifts.”

It had a reached a point of no returns. We were exchanging gift cards. Nice but needless.

Most the time I had to go through O’Hare, a traveler’s worst nightmare.

I’d get there eventually, and snow would be up to my wallet for a week.

And then. And then?

And then there was my mother, who tried her best, who tried too hard, who wanted everything to be perfect. She vacuumed three times a day.

I’d wake and hear the vacuum.

She wanted the house to look immaculate, as though it wasn’t

They want you to buy someone you love a car or a truck or an engagement ring.

Why not a house?

Why not an island?

What’s my advice?

Let the holidays go, let them play through, and see what happens.

A great big weight will be lifted.

Every year for years, I booked flights in and out of Traverse City, Michigan. Half the time flights were delayed or canceled because of the weather.

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Something’s missing Normally, I wouldn’t have paid much attention to the article about the new chief academic officer for the Douglas County School District, primarily because we no longer have school-age children.

After reading the article written by Alex DeWind, I was taken back by the paragraph describing Marlena GrossTaylor’s background as “being an educator is simply in my blood” and raised in a family filled with teachers, principals — a mother who was a middle school principal and being a nationally recognized speaker are weak credentials for someone with the title as chief academic officer making a salary of $169,000 a year.

I have eight nurses in my extended family. Does that make me qualified to be a nurse… I think not. As a former Douglas County school teacher and Highlands Ranch resident and taxpayer, I find this incredulous.

This is either a poorly written article or Gross-Taylor does not have the

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academic credentials for someone in this position. I would have expected at a minimum a notation of a master’s of curriculum development or a doctorates in the same or similar.

The article continues with the fact that the position pays $20,000 to $25,000 less than a deputy superintendent would make, as if that information is suppose to make us feel better about such a high salary. I would like to think that the article is just not as informative as it could have been.

(Editor’s note: Marlena Gross-Taylor has a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Louisiana State University, and a master’s of education in educational leadership and administration from Jones International University, according to her LinkedIn page.

She has held the positions of middle school teacher, principal and director of secondary schools.)

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is the season. And with the season, many of us will have a chance to engage with customer service, or maybe better stated as having customer care opportunities. Whether we are physically going to the customer service WINNING department in WORDS the store, making a telephone call to the customer care department, or chatting online with a customer service representative, ‘tis the season to give businesses a chance to make Michael Norton things right.

Now generally I find two ways in which people try and prepare themselves to make these calls or go back to the store to get the satisfaction they desire. The first is someone who really doesn’t like confrontation, and they agonize over having to make the call or go back to the store. They make sure they have their receipts in order and the packaging is intact so that they can make their case.

But they are still mentally, physically and emotionally preparing for a battle. It makes them nervous, and in some cases, even sick as they prepare for a “no” instead of a “yes.”

The second group of folks look at it like it’s a game or a battle right from the beginning. They have no issue going online, calling the business or walking into the store. No, not walk into the store, they march into the store with a swagger like they are walking out of the locker room and onto the field to start the game or fight. They dial the number with authority and cruise through the prompts waiting for someone, anyone to pick up on the other side.

Again, they too are prepared for war and not a happy resolution.

Maybe you have seen the new television commercial for the Discovery Card. There is a young man gearing up to make a call to customer service to state that he doesn’t want to pay any annual fees. He readies himself, steadies himself, breathes, and then makes the call — only to be caught off guard by a customer care representative telling him that there are no annual fees. It’s only a television commercial, however it caught my attention as I reflected on my own experiences with customer service representatives recently.

I truly believe the industry is doing some amazing things when it comes to ensuring that we as customers receive high-quality customer care.

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Reflexive balance training prevents falls for older adults

lder adults don’t typically fall when they are focusing on just one thing. They tend to fall because they get distracted and their reflexes aren’t fast enough to prevent the fall. Impairment of “reflexive LIVING & balance” happens as we age and there AGING WELL isn’t enough cognitive bandwidth to manage two tasks at the same time, such as walking while answering the phone.

The good news is that many documented scientific findings show that Tom Virden reflexive balance can be retrained and improved. The effective technique for this is “dual task” training, where a person is given a cognitive task to do at the same time as a balance task.

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games, matching problems or trivia — the key is to engage the person so they don’t pay attention to the balance task such as doing short lunges, standing on one foot, or tandem stands (standing with one foot in front of the other like you’re on a tightrope).

This stimulates the rebuilding of synapses in the brain to the point where the participant has regained sufficient cognitive bandwidth for both tasks. Brain plasticity improvements work just as effectively in seniors as young adults, which is why this type of balance training is highly effective.

So, here’s the problem. Most of today’s balance classes train “executive function” balance. You may have been to one of them, where 20 or 30 people follow an instructor and perform a series of exercises for stability, strength and movement. For an hour class members are asked to concentrate on their balance exercises. While any exercise is beneficial (strengthening muscles, etc.), they don’t improve reflexive bal-

ance, so participants are just as likely to fall when they are distracted in a real-life situation. And an hour class can be exhausting, so many stop going, especially if they don’t feel they are as fit as the other participants. The ones who need it the most often don’t get the balance training they need.

Dual task balance training can be done in short bursts every day — it is recommended that the user do it three to five times per week for just 10 minutes. And because the cognitive challenges are fun and entertaining, the training feels less arduous. In fact, when a cognitive challenge is paired with a physical exercise, it feels like you’re doing the exercises for just half as much time as they are actually taking.

So older adults are more apt to continue the training and make it a daily habit, which is when everyone wins!

If you feel like your balance has declined and you worry about falling, it’s encouraged that you find a program

that trains the brain as well as the body, and you will get more benefit, while having more fun at the same time.

This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bonaventure Senior Living, 1855 Low Meadow Blvd., Castle Rock. Our presentation and community conversation will begin at 10:15 a.m. This month’s topic is “The Mind-Body Connection,” which includes a fun-to-use smartphone application. Come try it out and see how it works! Nathan Estrada with Nymbl Science will be our guest speaker. For more information, go online to MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLife@ douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681.

Tom Virden is a co-founder of Nymbl Science and heads business development for the company. To learn more about combining technology and science to prevent falls, visit www.NymblScience.com.

Infrasructure on horizon will ease water worries

orthwestern Douglas County is at the dawn of an exciting new era when it comes to our water supply.

Water providers are coming together as partners to leverage regional assets and efficiently GUEST serve our customers and solve regional COLUMN problems.

For years, our main source of water has been the underground aquifers that lie beneath the county. As our population has grown, more and more water has been pumped from the Mary Kay aquifers.

Unfortunately, Provaznik groundwater doesn’t replenish itself with every spring snowmelt, and as a result, the more water that was pulled out, the lower the water levels dropped in the aquifer and the more that residents were forced to drill deeper or in a new location. This situation was unsustainable.

Fortunately, the regional infrastructure will soon be in place to give northwestern Douglas County residents the choice to move from overreliance on groundwater.

Dominion Water and Sanitation District was formed in 2004 to be a wholesale provider of water and wastewater service to northwestern Douglas County.

Our approach has been to leverage location, infrastructure and partnerships to create a regionally integrated, comprehensive water system with a robust, reliable and renewable water supply.

Our first customer is the Community Authority Board serving residents

of Sterling Ranch.

Potential future customers may include entities identified in the Chatfield Valley Framework, and other existing or future water providers in northwestern Douglas County.

As a result of the hard work of a number of leaders in our region and partnerships with other water providers, we are now finalizing the infrastructure and implementing water agreements that will provide residents of northwestern Douglas County with renewable water.

The backbone of the infrastructure is our Eastern Regional Pipeline, a new pipeline that will bring 1,325 acrefeet of renewable Water, Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency (WISE) project water to our region and add to Dominion’s already robust and reliable water supply portfolio.

Construction of the pipeline has begun, an event we celebrated just a few weeks ago with the Douglas County commissioners, John Stulp from the governor’s office and dozens of other community and state leaders. This pipeline will not only carry the supply agreed to through WISE, but also future supplies to service prospective customers.

We have secured the water supplies to meet the needs of our first customer, and a portion of northwest Douglas County residents through the Chatfield Valley Framework. We have an agreement with Aurora for 250 acre-feet of water that will be used for Sterling Ranch and another agreement for 230 acre-feet that can be used anywhere in our 33,000-acre service area. We have a third agreement with Aurora for 570 acre-feet of water that can be used until the pipeline is complete.

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While the Smiths make everything from scratch, “kits are a wonderful place to start,” Smith said. “Especially for little kids because their favorite part is decorating it.”

This year, the Smith’s gingerbread house has a “Great Gatsby” theme and will be available for public viewing at the Colorado Christmas Adventure event.

With about 50 entries for the Gingerbread House Contest and Display at Colorado Christmas Adventure, it will be like visiting a mini city made of gingerbread, Smith said.

bridge was getting to spend time with my friends,” said Lindsey Whittington, 22, a senior studying civil engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. “The second-best part was seeing our hard work and theme come together.”

Whittington and her team of five other Mines students made up one of 18 teams participating in the 2018 Denver Gingerbread Bridge Competition.

The competition is a way for people to get into the holiday cheer while serving as a team-building activity, said Jeremy Crandall, the outgoing co-founder and co-chairman of the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC) Young Member Group.

t some point, all musicians are going to have to deal with the stresses of auditioning. And while this is an important skill to master, there’s also something to be said for letting young musicians develop a love for the art first.

That’s the option the Douglas County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) has embraced.

“Instead of traditional auditions, we hold open rehearsals. This allows the students to bring their instruments and sit in the group COMING play with ATTRACTIONS and us,” said Thomas A. Blomster, the orchestra’s music director and conductor. “While we have divergent levels of students, all students want to be there, and they learn how to own their position Clarke Reader in the orchestra, regardless of ability.”

The DCYO will be performing two winter concerts in Castle Rock to celebrate the season — the first at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., and the second at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way. A professional percussionist and conductor for 45 years, Blomster believes in setting high expectations for orchestra members as a way to challenge them and hone their musical skills.

“My expectations both musically and behaviorally are of the highest level,” he said. “In addition, we bring in professional coaches to work with the students in sectionals as well. I believe the DCYO is unique in the metropolitan area as it offers these experiences at the lowest price of any youth orchestra in Colorado.”

The upcoming winter concerts are the culmination of a semester’s worth of work. Not only is it a chance for the students to shine, but it takes their learning to another level.

“One of the reasons we perform a concert twice is because the first performance will ‘hardwire’ a lot of things, and the second performance gives the students a chance to do it again, but with a different perspective,” Blomster explained.

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robably every little kid dreams of living in a house made of candy, said Coletta Smith of Castle Rock, one of the coordinators for the Colorado Christmas Adventure event.

“Gingerbread houses capture something about childhood that’s magical,” Smith said. And “the experience you get when making something with your kids is always a win.”

No matter if you’re into building the little, tasty houses, or simply viewing the elaborately decorative displays of them, for many, gingerbread houses are a favorite holiday tradition.

Colorado Christmas Adventure For the Smith family — Coletta; her husband Craig; and their two daughters, Rochelle, 19, and Lynae, 16 — making a gingerbread house has been an annual tradition for the past 15 years.

Smith especially enjoys it because she loves to see her children’s creativity bloom, and she loves all the conversations they have as a family during the process.

“It makes for great memories,” she said. “It’s more about that than the finished product.”

Erie resident Carly Owens was the only contestant from Colorado who competed in the 26th annual National Gingerbread House Competition, which takes place in North Carolina. Owens’ entry was inspired by the movie, “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

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According to Tori Avey, a food history writer, in her blog, “The History of Gingerbread,” published on the PBS Food website, gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. They gained popularity when the Brothers Grimm published the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” in 1812. In the tale, set in medieval Germany, two child-aged siblings wander into the forest and come across the home of a witch, made of sweet treats and frosting. However, Avey writes, it is unknown whether gingerbread houses were inspired by the Hansel and Gretel folklore — which predated the 19th-century publishing of the tale by the Brothers Grimm — or vice versa.

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tart with a symphony orchestra, add two choirs and mix in some dancers in the aisles. You’ll have “A Littleton Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura SONYA’S St., Littleton. The SAMPLER Littleton Symphony, directed by Jurgen de Lemos, LUMC choir, The Troubadors from Littleton High School and dancers from Littleton Ballet Academy will perform holiday favorites, including music from “The Sonya Ellingboe Nutcracker.” Tickets, at the door or online: $22, $19, $5. Littletonsymphony. org.

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Englewood Arts presents its next concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Performance by cellist Silver Ainomae, associate principal cello, Minnesota Orchestra; Gabriel Campos, principal clarinet, Minnesota Orchestra; Joshua Sawicki, piano. The program: Bach: “Suite No. 1 in G Major for Unaccompanied Cello”; Beethoven: 12 Variations on “See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes”; Brahms: “Clarinet Trio in A Minor.” Tickets: $20/$15, free under 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door.

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“I do my best to choose repertoire that is both a challenge to the students, and introduces both standard orchestral works with lesser-known pieces, including sometimes premieres of new works.”

For more information on the shows and DCYO, visit www.douglascountyyouthorchestra.org.

Fine arts, ceramics and more for sale There is all manner of holiday shopping options available for those in search of the perfect gift this season.

Many people are looking for options that sends money to local businesses and organizations, and one of the best local options supports local artists.

The 32nd Annual Fine Art Market and 11th Annual ACES Ceramics Show and Sale returns to the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through t Dec. 16.

The market features all original works in a wide range of media, size, and price by more than 90 artists throughout the state. Items for shoppers to buy include jewelry, handwoven pieces, metalsmithing and many more. The market is open from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. from and Sunday and Monday.

Jurgen de Lemos will lead the Littleton Symphony plus choirs and dancers in “A Littleton Christmas” on Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church.

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Stories on Stage “Making Merry” is the annual Stories on Stage holiday program and again, beloved actor Jamie Horton will return to Denver to read stories, accompanied by local actors GerRee Hinshaw and Randy Moore, with music by pianist Gary Grundel: 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Way, Boulder, and 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the King Center, 855 W. Lawrence Way, Auraria Campus, Denver. Tickets; $15-$25, storiesonstage.org or 303-494-0523.

Arapahoe Philharmonic The Arapahoe Philharmonic’s annual holiday concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton.

Festive works that celebrate the winter season, by Rimsky-Korsokav and Respighi; three new holiday compositions by Jonathan Bingham, Elizabeth Comninellis and Edgar Girtain and traditional favorites: Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and audience sing-along

The 11th annual ACES Ceramics Show features work by the Arvada Center’s ceramic instructors and students.

This sale features the work of 50 instructors and students who have taken advantage of the center’s ceramic’s studio. The ACES sale is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information on the sales, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Colorado Mormon Chorale to sing with symphony Few things capture the holiday season for yours truly as much as music does. Some of the most beautiful music in Western culture has been written and composed to celebrate Christmas.

Every year, the Lakewood Symphony and Colorado Mormon Chorale gather together for a free Christmas concert at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 6465 W. Jewell Ave., at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7.

Instead of paying for a ticket, donations are accepted to benefit the Second Wind Fund Youth Suicide Prevention. For more information, visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Helio Sequence at Globe Hall A lot of the most important albums of my college years have been celebrating their 10th anniversaries last and this year, and it makes me feel

carols. Violin students from the Noteworthy School for Strings will perform in the lobby at 7:15 and Coleridge-Taylor will be conducted by Assistant Conductor Hisham Bravo Groover. Tickets: Arapahoe-phil.org, 303-781-1892.

ets: $16/$13/$6, coloradowindensemble. org, 303-394-4552.

‘This is Colorado’ The annual statewide juried exhibition presented by Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, “This is Colorado,” opens with a 5-7 p.m. reception Dec. 13 at Colorado Gallery for the Arts, Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Gallery director Trish Sangelo is juror this year. Admission is free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; until 7 p.m.

Tuesdays. Closed weekends and Dec. 24-Jan. 1.

‘Holiday Hues’ The Colorado Wind Ensemble will be joined by members of the ThunderRidge High School Band (Highlands Ranch) in a concert called “Holiday Hues,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tick-

Littleton Boulevard Littleton Boulevard has a remarkable collection of Midcentury Modern commercial buildings that have merited a city-funded professional study in the past year by historians Diane Wray Tomasso and Michael Paglia. An effort will begin to list some especially notable structures on the Littleton and National Registers of Historic Buildings. Tomasso and Paglia will present their report and a video about the site to the Littleton City Council at its Dec. 11 study session, which starts at 6 p.m. Amy Fisher and Kim Field of the Littleton Historic Preservation Board (city council-appointed, quasijudicial, monthly meetings) and Rick Cronenberger of Historic Littleton Inc. (membership organization) are on a committee to begin the recognition process. The study session is open to the public.

both incredibly old and appreciative of the impact music can have during the formative times.

The Helio Sequence’s fourth album, “Keep Your Eyes Ahead” is one of those important albums, and one that recently celebrated a decade of existence. To celebrate the milestone, band members Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel will be performing at the Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. in Denver, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

The alt-rock duo has released six full-length albums and several EPs during their career. As musicians from the Pacific Northwest, they trade in the kind of atmospheric rock that

have made groups like Death Cab for Cutie and Band of Horses nationally known acts.

As a unique concert feature, the show will kick off with a barbeque at the Globe at 6 p.m. Diners will get to sample small-batch oak-smoked pulled pork, beef brisket and turkey breast.

There will be sandwiches, tacos, quarter-pound veggie burgers, mac-ncheese, citrus slaw and potato salad.

For tickets, visit www.globehall. com/event/1753218-helio-sequencedenver.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.

‘Kantorei Christmas’ Lone Tree Arts Center has made a tradition of an annual “Kantorei Christmas” concert, this year at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 with the a capella choir, which has expanded into a 50-member ensemble, directed by Joel M. Rinsema.

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The Smith family of Castle Rock stands with their Great Gatsbythemed gingerbread house. It will be on display at the Colorado Christmas Adventure event, which takes place Dec. 7-8 at Mission Hills Church Littleton Campus, 620 Southpark Drive.

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The 18 teams consisted of a variety of groups, spanning from middle schoolers and college students to professional architects, engineers and contractors from across the Denver metro area.

“It is great to see the different solutions that people come up with,” Crandall said, “and hear the stories of how their designs went from concept to reality.”

Each bridge is judged on architectural merit by local architects; structural performance, meaning strength to weight, and people’s choice. The catch is that it has to be 100 percent edible.

“We wanted to create a bridge that actually performed,” Whittington said, adding this is the second year she’s done the contest, and their arch bridge entry last year “failed miserably.” But she added: “We weren’t disappointed.

Our bridge held 1,903.4 pounds.”

Sela Guajardo, 13, a student at North Arvada Middle School, and her two teammates’ bridge would have collapsed during the testing, she said, “but it was definitely the best tasting of all of them.”

Guajardo and her teammates are in the Girls in STEM club — a local nonprofit that works to inspire middle school and high school-aged girls to visualize and empower them to pursue STEM careers — and entered the Gingerbread Bridge Competition for the first time this year.

The competition started in 2006 by the Ascent Group, a Boulder-based

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structural engineering company, as an annual company holiday party event.

The event expanded, and by 2014, the SEAC Young Member Group started putting it on.

For Guajardo, it was the joy of building something, and working collaboratively with her two friends on the project, she said.

“Making something edible is fun because you have to get really creative with it,” Guajardo said.

The three girls had fun getting together to work on the bridge, buying the ingredients — graham crackers, frosting, sprinkles, etc. — and getting to munch on these sweet treats along the way, Guajardo said.

But perhaps the most fun part of it for them was “being able to get messy for long periods of time” while building it, Guajardo added.

education at Foothills Art Center in Golden.

“Because it’s cardboard, and not gingerbread, it’s much simpler,” McInerney said. “But you still get the experience of making a gingerbread house.”

All supplies — including the candy to decorate and the cardboard gingerbread house template — are included with the class, so the children have total creative freedom, McInerney said.

This is the fourth year she has offered the classes, and there has not been one house that was the same as another, she added.

The kids love the candy and being creative during the holiday season, McInerney said.

“Kids are what makes the holidays so fun,” she said. “It brings the magic of the holidays alive when kids participate.”

Foothills Art Center While parents are downstairs shopping at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market, their children can have a “fun, messy time upstairs” making cardboard gingerbread houses, said Maura McInerney, the curator of

National Gingerbread House Competition “There’s no specific blueprint for making a gingerbread house,” said Carly Owens, 23, of Erie. “Anyone can add their own flair and let their creativity take over.”

Owens grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, where the annual National Gingerbread House Competition, now in its 26th year, takes place. Her desire to make gingerbread houses was passed down from her grandmother, who was a professional baker.

Owens made her first gingerbread house when she was a freshman in high school in 2009. It was with that house that she entered the National Gingerbread House Competition for the first time. Following that, each time she entered as a teen, she placed within the top 10.

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t p t t i e o a i Cardboard gingerbread houses a Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. in Golden, is r offering two sessions for children to make gingerbread houses out of cardboard tem- w plates. While the sessions are drop-in from a 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, space is r limited each day and pre-registration online u is required. Cost is free for members and s $12 per house for nonmembers. The class is o recommended for children ages 6-12, but all ages are invited. To register or learn more, t visit www.foothillsartcenter.org and select w the date of the session you’re interested in r attending from the calendar. l f Owens eventually moved to Colofi rado, and this year, she was the only Colorado contestant of nearly 200 a entries at the national competition. It t was the first year for her to compete in t the adult division, which she said con- t sisted of a mix of professional pastry t artists and hobbyist bakers. c Although her gingerbread house t — which was inspired by the movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — did not f place, she had a lot of fun, Owens said. s “It had been six years since I even touched gingerbread,” she said, “so it e b was a learning curve.”

Owens may not enter the competi- p o tion next year, she said, noting the time and travel it takes, but perhaps c in 2020. g Her advice: Make a gingerbread b house for the sake of enjoying it, w rather than worrying about it being t pristine or perfect.

Gingerbread houses entail togethR erness, tradition, holiday cheer and C nostalgia, Owens said. s “They represent all those little things, all mixed together,” she added. p

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Whether it is training the people on the phones or in the stores on how to properly engage with customers, or the technology they are using and consistently upgrading, the use of artificial intelligence and data, and just better expectations and execution on the part of leadership, businesses of all kinds are making it easier to resolve issues instead of forcing us to fight the battle and still maybe lose the war. They do realize that when we win, they win too.

So, as we approach the season, and we find ourselves having to find an answer, a resolution, a refund, or a replacement of some kind, I encourage us all to take a breath, ready ourselves, steady ourselves, and plan for a happy outcome.

When we expect the best, look for the best, and treat others with respect, we will typically receive the best in return. It’s when we expect the worst, look for the worst, and ready ourselves for the fight, that is when we typically find ourselves in a fight.

Again, kudos to the companies who are going above and beyond to train their customer care personnel in how to defuse and de-escalate tough situations and customers.

I for one, look forward to being a customer of the future as these companies continue to make advancements in technology to serve us all better in the future.

So how about you? Do you find yourself anxious about contacting customer service? Do you ready yourself for battle expecting the worst? Or are you preparing for the happy and positive outcome?

As always, I would love to hear your customer care story at gotonorton@ gmail.com and when we can expect the best, look for the best, and treat others with respect, it really will be a better than good season.

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I said (with a straight face), “You are my gifts.”

And they bought it, and we lived happily ever after for the rest of their lives.

You’re probably not going to convince Little Tommy or Little Dorrit of any of this right away.

But plant the seed.

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me from a few strangulations.

And we ended the practice before 9/11, when, thereafter, proceeding through an international airport became long lines, sock-footed scrutiny, and being jammed into flu incubators.

There is an American illusion, reinforced endlessly, supported mainly by the mercantile, that no one can be happy at this time of year without giving and receiving objects.

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What if you did nothing between now and the end of the month to contribute to the illusion and just be welcoming, kind, and thoughtful?

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one an object. It acts on our behalf.

Try reminding a friend how much they mean to you, and leave it at that.

Try listening to a great audio book with your children, and leave it at that.

Try listening to Mozart’s “Requiem” as a family, and leave it at that.

This is never going to happen, is it? It’s asking too much. It’s a tradition. It’s an addiction. It’s now the end result of something that was once rather wonderful.

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

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‘Twist Your Dickens,’ ‘Elf’ at opposite ends of holiday fare Shows are among theater productions marking the season in metro area

Veteran Denver Actor Erik Sandvold, as Scrooge, hears about a scary future from the Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come in “Twist Your Dickens” at the Aurora Fox.

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The past week led us to two of many local theatrical holiday celebrations — one for families and the other clearly for grownups—and the metro area theaters offer a range of holiday entertainments in both categories.

Celebrate the talented local actors’ community who bring us laughs — and matters to think about — through the year … enjoy a performance this season!

Most readers have probably seen the 2003 movie, “Elf,” at some point in past years, but this musical (through Dec. 23 at the Arvada Center) delivers the story in song and dance — we were especially taken with the bunch of dancing, singing elves in Act 1 — with some sympathetic twinges!

The story about restoring a spirit of Christmas among gloomy New Yorkers starts with a baby who accidentally slips into Santa’s sack during one of his stops and ends up back at the North Pole — to be raised by Santa’s elves. Buddy the elf is played by tall, lean Josh Houghton at the Arvada Center, an actor with a strong voice

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and the elf ’s wide-eyed innocence as he meets NYC. Santa (Colin Alexander) suggests that, as a human, rather than an elf, Buddy might want to look for his actual father, Walter Hobbs, who publishes children’s books — especially Christmas books — and has an office in the Empire State Building. Therein lies a tale ... Father Hobbs is a modern-day Scrooge type, who certainly doesn’t have room for an elf in his world — which naive Buddy wanders into. Sharon Kay White, an Arvada favorite, rules the office — and the

stage at points — as Hobbs’ secretary, Deb. Here, and throughout, production song and dance numbers break out — as they should in a proper musical.

Choreography is by Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck and musical direction by newcomer Christopher Baggage. The score by Matthew Sklar, is pleasant, bringing in suggestions of snow and sleigh bells, but not memorable.

“Sparklejollytwinlejingley” is fun!

Scenic design, by Laura K. Love made great use of projections throughout, with a few bits of furniture and such otherwise.

Kids in the audience shouted advice to the cast at several spots during the performance, which suggested they were certainly engaged. This musical is a good theater introduction for the short set — perhaps at grade three or four and up — and of course, adults will catch some bits that little ones don’t, but I really love the idea that they will think of holiday celebrations that include a story told on the stage.

Hobbs’ wife and young son, Michael, connect with Buddy and take him home with them. (His elf training comes in handy as he repairs a new toy.) He also connects with somewhat jaded Jovie, an office worker, and is awkward at romancing a girlfriend — he does the charming/awkward bit well.

Director Gavin Mayer returns to the Arvada Center from his current spot as director of musical theatre at the University of Nevada in Reno. He has helmed a number of holiday musicals at Arvada in past years.

• “Twist Your Dickens” at the Aurora Fox brings in a script by Second City writers — and former “Colbert Report” writers — Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort, who direct their imaginations to a retelling of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” that is funny and fresh — and requiring really experienced comic actors to pull it off. New Fox executive director Helen Murray invited SEE THEATER, P17

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Art market open for three days SoSu Art Collective has nine members, many of whom are teachers

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Drive to Aspen Grove this weekend, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, and turn in to park at the south end. Between Ted’s Montana Grill and GiGi’s Cupcakes, you will find SoSu’s Fourth Annual Holiday Pop-Up Art Market, hosted by members and guests of SoSu: South Suburban Artist Collective. The pop-up gallery will be open through Dec. 9.

SoSu Art Collective is a group of Centennial-based creatives who offer gifts in a variety of mediums: clay, paint, encaustic, printmaking, wood, collage and more, as well as a line of all-natural botanical products and an assortment of handmade jewelry. The pop-up shop will be open only for a Friday-to-Sunday run: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 9.

For a fourth year, this group has gathered together to present an inviting source for handmade holiday gifts.

The collective’s members are: Julie Vincelette, Stephanie Wilson Thomas, Emilia Van Nest Markovich, Deanna Hood, Kate Dulaney, Mary Lynn Baird, Janet Nelson Moore, Mar Knight-Hall and Alec Ellis.

Many are teachers, who enjoy working with their hands when not in a classroom, where a host of other creative talents are called for, as they hope to mold students’ skills and interests …

Stephanie Wilson Thomas and Julie Vincelette will present items made of clay — both sculptural and functional pieces. Vinclette had sold her Mudwork Pottery for many years.

Guest Alec Ellis will offer handmade wooden bowls and more in various sizes, shapes and woods.

Emelia Van Nest Markovich, interested in nature, presents collages and

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Washington, D.C., director Matthew R. Wilson, a comedy specialist, to helm this spoof, set in 1843, we are told.

The spoof brings in solid Denver area actor Eric Sandvold as Scrooge — fun to see him take on some silly stuff in his first Fox appearance. And he does it really well — from the first “Humbug!” (“Here it Comes!”)

I think many people don’t realize what precision timing and expert delivery is required to pull off successful comedy. Sean Michael Cummings plays Scrooge’s mistreated clerk — and assorted other parts — while Ilasiea Gray is Mrs. Cratchit. Petit Jessica Austgen plays Tiny Tim (“please just call me Tim”) as well as a number of other characters.

A shouting Seth Palmer Harris comes up from the audience early

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S. Santa Fe Drive, Mary Lynn Baird Littleton (on creates a variety the west side of of collages, mixed Santa Fe north of media works, Mineral Avenue). prints, encaustic The SoSu Fourth paintings and origi- Annual Holiday nal jewelry, as do Pop-Up Art MarDeanna Hood and ket is at the south Kate Dulaney end, between Mar Knight-Hall Ted’s Montana has developed a Grill and GiGi’s selection of allCupcakes. natural botanical products (Tulipan Herbals) — creams, salves, herbal pillows and more.

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in the first act with opinions about everything that’s happening — and flows smoothly into the cast, playing any number of Dickens characters — Fezziwig, Scrooge’s nephew, and of course, those ghosts … who are a trip!

Then there’s Charlie Schmidt with spot-on Jimmy Stewart/George Bailey snippets every so often and there are ongoing Denver area references worked in, as well as a bit of Charlie Brown’s Christmas … with appropriate costumes. Incidents from the book happen as the Cratchits wait for Christmas dinner in their corner With audience interaction involved, I’m guessing this show will be different every night — just leave any preconceptions about how it should proceed at the front door and relax as you watch accomplished actors at play!

This one is not for the kids, but parents and grandparents should have fun.

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THINGS to DO

MUSIC

Breath of Heaven Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The St. Andrew Orchestra and Alleluia Handbell Choir join the choir for gospel versions of Christmas favorites. The enthralling concert is free and open to the public with a cookie reception following the concert. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 7942683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com Smithtonians Holiday Concert Musical Performance: Performances at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Due to popular demand, Littleton’s own famous handbell choir, the Smithtonians, will give two holiday performances.

For more information call the library at 303-795-3961.

Reunited at Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Embrace an evening of musical magic with a contemporary a capella choral group followed by a dessert reception. Tickets: $15 in advance online or $20 at the door. Contact: Mark Zwilling 303 7942683 or mzwilling@gostandrew.com A Christmas Carol, the Musical: Through Dec. 23 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 West Main St., Littleton. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge is forced to face his selfish ways on Christmas Eve when three ghosts visit to lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Visit townhallartscenter. org for more information.

ART

4th Annual SoSu Holiday Pop Up Art Market featuring 9 Centennial based Artists: Through Dec. 9 at Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Drive. The fourth annual SOSU POP UP Art Gallery is a showcase of unique art exhibited by local Centennial artists.

The event is sponsored by SoSu (South Suburban Artist Collective) and opens Friday, November 30, 2018. This temporary art gallery will be in the space nestled between Ted’s Montana Grill and Gigi’s Cupcakes at the south end of the Aspen Grove shopping center. Visit sosuartists. com for more information.

EVENTS

A Hudson Christmas: 5 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14 through 24, and 26 through 31 at the Hudson Gardens

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this week’s TOP FIVE Annual Holiday Concert: A Littleton Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join us for this annual tradition, featuring the Littleton United Methodist Church Choir, the Littleton High School Troubadours, the Denver Bronze Bell Choir, and the Littleton Ballet Academy.

Tickets are $22/adults, $19/seniors and $5 for youth 21 and under. They may be purchased ahead on-line at www.littletonsymphony.org. For a group discount for 10+ or for more information, call 303-933-6824.

Ryan Hamilton — Comedian: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pike Peak Ave., Parker. Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho, only to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, this wholesome, observational comedian is one-of-akind. More information at parkerarts.org.

Hometown Holiday and Winter Market: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Town Center South, 9344 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch. HRCA proudly presents Hometown Holiday! Feel the welcoming warmth of our community at this cel-

& Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Don your warm apparel and get ready to create lifelong memories while you explore this unique display of holiday light artistry. Tickets are available at altitudetickets.com or at the door on event nights.

Civil Air Patrol Douglas Cadet Squadron Christmas Banquet: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock.

An evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the Cadets during the last year with a potluck dinner, Change of Command and awards presentation. For more information, contact Mike Spray at 303-912-9361.

Reindeer Games: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock. E njoy kid-friendly activities including free cookies and hot chocolate, sleigh rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course in the Amphitheater. While supplies last, kids will receive an elf buddy at the end of the course. Plus, don’t miss the Winter Express train station at the Millhouse. Parents, be sure to bring a camera to snap photos with Santa. Visit crgov.com for more information.

ebration extravaganza that has become a holiday tradition. The Tree Lighting is at 5:00 p.m. Visit / hrcaonline.org for more information.

Join Active Minds as we seek to understand Syria’s complex history and how this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. This event is sponsored by Vi Living and Libby Bortz Assisted Living. Event is free. For more information, call 303-470-7050.

Christmas Marketplace & Dessert: 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. Join us for a fun night of Christmas shopping, music, and free dessert!

Vendors will be selling home decor items, jewelry, paper products, purses and accessories, essential oils, cosmetics, handcrafted artwork, pottery, and much more -- even gifts for your dog.

For more information, contact June Weigert at 720-427-0397.

Cuba: Past, Present & Future: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. With U.S. policy toward Cuba currently at a potential inflection point, join Active Minds for a past, present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. We will cover Castro’s revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guantánamo Bay and current implications of the change in U.S. policy. Cost: Free.

RSVP: RiverPointe: 303-797-0600

Storytellers and S’mores: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock.

Enjoy roasting marshmallows, s’mores, hot chocolate and other family friendly fun. This is part of the Season of the Star events. Visit crgov.com for more information.

Holiday Presence Gathering: Transforming Our Emotions to Love What Is: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Peace Cellar, 3494 S Broadway, Englewood. Midlife women creating emotions they want to experience during the busy holiday season.

Join us for tea, gifts, tips for thriving during the holidays, and free coaching. Visit go.evvnt.com/3198930?pid=4951 for more information.

Improv for a Claus: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Studio @ Mainstreet, 19604 E.Mainstreet, Parker. The Parker Players believe in the power that improvisation has to change lives and we are happy to present this show in an effort to support world poverty relief. 100% of all ticket sales from this show will be donated this year to Feed My Starving Children. Visit parkerplayers.com for more information.

Breakfast with Santa Event: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. To welcome Santa this season the Highlands Ranch Community Association will be hosting a very special breakfast for the man in red and his festive friends. $11 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit hrcaonline.org/events for more information.

Madrigal Dinner — A Musical Medieval Feast: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21 and 22 at 401 West Mineral Ave., Littleton. A Madrigal Dinner is a 21st Century re-creation of the Renaissance feasts held in the great baronial halls throughout England during the twelve days of Christmas. This is a benefit event supporting the Lauren Townsend Foundation on behalf of Rock Canyon High School’s DECA, FBLA, and Drama students. Please come prepared to donate cash and/or checks at the end of event for this great cause.

Lifetime Parker Commitment Day 5K: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan 1. at Lifetime Fitness Parker, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Join the Lifetime Fitness Parker community in committing to a healthier, happier life. This is a family friendly 5K

open to members and nonmembers. Registration includes a t-shirt, bib, medal, and post race brunch.

Kids under 12 are free with every adult registration. $40 Race Day Registration. Visit Commitmentday. com for more information.

Thrilling Thursdays: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Special Needs Thrilling Thursdays (Ages 16 and up). Join the therapeutic recreation staff on Thursdays and participate in gym activities, fitness activities, art classes, cooking classes, swimming classes and more. $120 HRCA Member/$138 Non-members.

Call (303) 4717020 for more information.

EDUCATION

Walk with a Doc at South Denver Cardiology: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Dr., Littleton. Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle.

Event is free. Visit southdenver. com/event-registration/?ee=8401 for more information.

The Struggle of Syria: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.

Audition for “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory”: 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. This 15-week class teaches 6-18 year old children singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a full-length musical production! Classes will be held on Fridays from 4-5:30 pm from January 4 through April, when performances will take place.

Check out spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for more info and current tuition rates.

Register now for OLLI South January Classes: Eight weeks of OLLI South’s winter classes start Jan. 14, 2019. Sign up now at portfolio. du.edu/ollisouth to get the courses you want. Fifty-one arts, history, or science courses are available this coming term. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a learning organization for seniors; “learning for the fun of it, without grades, tests, and nobody takes attendance.” OLLI at Denver University is endowed by the Californiabased Bernard Osher Foundation, which has launched 122 senior learning groups across the U.S. 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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Magdolna Bodor, 62, talks about her wreaths Dec. 1 at the annual Goodson Recreation Center Arts and Crafts Fair.

She started out making them as a hobby and made some for friends.

“I had so much inventory — I had to figure out how to share my love of nice things and sell some,” said Bodor, of Denver. “My husband says I need to clear the basement,” she added with a laugh.

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Makena Slater, from Littleton, stands with her quilts Dec. 1 the annual Goodson Recreation Center Arts and Crafts Fair. She calls her business, on Etsy, Just Sew Life.

From left, Donna and Scott Marsh, from Englewood, clean up their exhibit Dec. 1 at the annual Goodson Recreation Center Arts and Crafts Fair. Scott, 70, and Donna, 65, both make the crafts, including greeting cards that are created using melted wax, called encaustic. “It’s very unique,” Scott Marsh said.

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rowds in the Goodson Recreation Center gym exercised their creative eye as a slew of local artisans put their work on display for the annual Arts and Crafts Fair on Dec. 1.

Carol and Charlie Stepp, a married couple from Littleton, ran a table stocked with colorful casserole carriers — all handmade, all reversible, Carol Stepp said.

“I named them all — they’re my children,” said Stepp, 61, whose husband does the fabric cutting to go with her sewing.

“I have a partner in crime,” she said. The Stepps’ business is called Creative Dragonfly.

A few steps away, Makena Slater, also from Littleton, had an assortment of quilts on display and calls her business Just Sew Life.

“I ran out of people to give (my quilts) to, friends and family, so I thought I’d get them out to more people,” said Slater, 30.

Slater, who has made quilts for about two years, made her first appearance at the Goodson fair.

“I’m pretty happy with the day,” she said.

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Valor wins eighth football title Eagles down Cherry Creek in 5A championship game

Valor Christian quarterback Luke McCaffrey runs the ball as teammate Ethan Zemla (54) seals off a potential tackler against Cherry Creek in the 5A state championship game on Dec. 1.

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The Valor Christian football team was once again playing in a state championship game on Dec. 1 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.

In that game, Valor completed an undefeated 14-win season and captured its eighth state title in 10 seasons with a 24-14 victory over Cherry Creek.

The only time the Eagles didn’t make it to the state finals was last year after losing in the quarterfinals.

Valor, under first-year coach Ed McCaffrey, won its fifth Class 5A tittle after capturing one 3A state crown and two in Class 4A. In 10 seasons, Valor has compiled a 39-2 record in state playoff action. The Eagles lost in the 2014 state title game to Cherry Creek and were ousted from the playoffs last season by Grandview.

“We won my freshman year and last year we got upset in the quarterfinals,” said junior defensive lineman Roger Rosengarten. “We

said this year was a whole new team — hey it’s not last year’s team. We’re going to come back and be the best team in the state.

We came back, won the state and it feels great to win.”

Rosengarten and senior linebacker Ethan Zemla led a Valor defensive effort that contained Cherry Creek’s offense.

Senior quarterback Luke McCaffrey, who has committed to play at Nebraska, led the Eagles’ offense, along with Jack Howell and receiver Kaiden Keefe.

McCaffrey, son of the coach, has

been part of multiple Valor titles as he either watched or played with older brothers Max, Christian and Dylan.

“This was the best one yet because it’s the one that is happening right now,” he said. “These are a great group of guys. We had a ton of guys step up. It was great to see Jack Howell step up. Chase Lopez stepped up and our whole defense played incredible. It was awesome to see everybody do what needed to be done.

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herry Creek’s Dave Logan and Ed McCaffrey of Valor Christian had a lot in common even before they coached against each other in the Dec. 1 Class 5A state championship football game at Broncos Mile High Stadium.

Logan and McOVERTIME Caffrey are friends who worked together as the Broncos’ radio play-byplay announcer and color analyst for five seasons.

They often talked about high school football during red- Jim Benton eye flights to and from Broncos away games.

Both were wide receivers in the National Football League. Logan, one of only three athletes to be drafted

by NFL, NBA and MLB teams, was a standout athlete at Wheat Ridge High School and the University of Colorado. He played nine NFL seasons, eight with the Cleveland Browns and one with the Broncos.

McCaffrey saw action in 13 seasons with the Giants, 49ers and Broncos.

He won three Super Bowl rings, two with Denver and one with San Francisco.

The connections, however, end when it comes to coaching high school football.

Logan completed his 26th season of high school coaching and he made his seventh appearance in a state title game. Prior to the title game he had amassed 268 career wins and is the lone coach to win 5A titles at four different schools (Arvada West, Chatfield, Mullen and Cherry Creek).

McCaffrey ended his first season as a high school coach and it was Logan who had a big influence on him applying for the job at Valor Christian.

“I know he loves football and is passionate about it,” said Logan. “We had talked over our five-year partnership about him getting involved in some capacity. I didn’t know it would be this year at Valor. I know he’s got a really good staff and that’s important. It’s a program with a lot of good tradition and players.

“In terms of when you first start there is a reluctance from other high school coaches to accept you if you are not in the mold of a traditional high school coach.

“I experienced some of that. You have to keep you head down and work hard and earn the respect of the other coaches by how you coach, how your players play and how you conduct yourself.”

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“It was awesome to play for my dad. I know my brothers accomplished a lot for this team. For the title game, our coaches had a good game plan to spread the ball out.”

McCaffrey led the offense with his passing and running as he completed 18 of 27 passes for 169 yards, including a perfect 7-yard TD pass to Lopez.

He ran for 68 yards and consistently kept plays alive with his elusive moves. Howell finished with 79 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns. Keefe had eight catches for 88 yards.

The defense limited the Bruins tto 103 yards rushing and 103 yards passing as Creek averaged just 3.7 yards per offensive play. Zemla had 12 total tackles and was in on two of the six sacks of Bruins’ quarterback Alex Padilla.

Valor put together 84- and 67-yard scoring drives to grab an early 14-0 lead.

Creek drove 80 yards in 14 plays with 3:16 left before halftime as Seamus Henderson scored on a 2-yard run. A bad snap for center on the extra point try was picked up by kicker Mac Willis who ran for the two-point conversion to trim the Valor lead to 14-8. Five Valor penalties accounted for 53 yards on the Bruins’ scoring drive.

Valor went ahead 21-8 with a 77-yard drive capped by the Lopez -catch of a McCaffrey pass with 4:51 to play in the third period.

However, Creek’s offense responded with a drive and had the ball at the Valor 23-yard line, but Padilla’s pass was tipped by Rosengarten. He pulled down the ball for an interception, and the Eagles turned the turnover into a 24-8 lead with Brian Brogan’s 32-yard field goal with 10:35 left in the game.

“We were moving the ball,” Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan said.

“If we go down and score there, it’s 21-15. But when you play in the playoffs and play good teams, you have to play your best football and we congratulate them. They played better than us.”

Rosengarten could sense it was time to make the play of the game.

“I knew I had to make a play for my team,” he said. “It was a clutch

Cherry Creek’s James Walker, Jr. gets pulled down by Valor Christian’s Jaden Murray as Chase Lopez (29) closes in. moment. I tried to get my rush on but their offensive linemen were very good.”

Creek (12-2) did manage another score thanks to another Valor mistake on a high snap on a punt, which set up the Bruins at the Valor 18-yard line. Padilla then connected with Vance Brazile on an 18-yard TD pass to account for the final score with 4:58 still showing on the clock.

Padilla, a rival of Luke McCaffrey dating back to youth league games, wound up hitting on 13 of 19 passes for 103 yards and the one TD. Jayle Stacks was the top Bruins rusher with 71 yards on nine carries.

Sophomore defensive back Myles Purchase led the defense with nine total tackles and linebacker Alex Pell had eight.

“We mixed up man and zone pass coverage and we knew we had to be strong up front because we would have to stop a powerful run game and we loaded the box at times,” said coach McCaffrey, the former Denver Broncos wide receiver. “We are aggressive on defense and like to pin our ears back, fly around and make plays. It was a great effort and all the credit goes to the kids.”

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Valor Christian players and fans celebrate their 24-14 victory over Cherry Creek in the 5A state championship game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.

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Logan knows all about the adjustments first-year coaches need to make.

“My first year was 1993 as a head coach and we played Green Mountain in our first game and I ended up calling the same play three consecutive times because I brain-locked in terms of my play sheet and what I wanted to call,” he recalled. “Even though you’ve been around football a long time, there is a little bit of a learning curve for everybody.

“Whenever you take over a program, I don’t care how talented the program is, there’s a process involved. The players have to get to know you, get to know the new coaches. The job Ed and the staff has done is exceptional. They are talented for sure, but it takes more than talent to win games.”

McCaffrey felt welcomed in his debut season.

“In the beginning for me the big challenge was not failing the kids,” said McCaffrey. “I wanted them to have a good experience, learn the game, love each other, play for each other and I wanted to do the best job of preparing them and putting them in a position to win and have success on the field. So there was some pressure there at the beginning.

“Everyone has been cool to me.

The other coaches in our league were awesome to me, very welcoming. I didn’t know if I would be accepted or not as the new guy.

All I knew going into this is I love football, I wanted to coach. I realized I was blessed because I have a great group of kids.

“These kids were pretty special in terms of their hard work and selfishness so they made it pretty easy for me. So many of my coaches challenged me, they are incredible intelligent and they are in it for the right reasons to serve and share what they know about football with the young men that play for Valor.”

McCaffrey’s four sons played at Valor and were instrumental in the success of the Eagles football program. Max went on to play at Duke and saw action with NFL while Christian was a standout at Stanford and is playing for the Carolina Panthers. Dylan is a quarterback at Michigan.

Luke, who has committed to play at Nebraska, played his final football for Valor in the state title game and he was also influential in Ed taking over the Valor coaching reins.

“Lisa (Ed’s wife) and I are not going to know what to do with each other,” said McCaffrey.

“One of the reasons I wanted to get into coaching at this time is because we will be empty nesters and I will miss the boys being at

home and they have moved all over the country and are living their lives.

“Luckily Luke is a lot smarter than me. It’s been tough on me pushing him. Those car rides home are long and he reminds me of all those mistakes I made as a coach but he has a strong disposition, personality. He’s the youngest of four brothers so he’s a pretty tough kid. I’m lucky to get to share this experience with him.”

Luke McCaffrey talks a lot to his dad about football.

“We talk all the time,” said Luke. “We have a good relationship. We can challenge each other and uplift each other.”

Luke says he never felt any pressure from being the youngest of three talented older brothers coming from an athletic family and not once did he feel obligated to participate in athletics.

“They encouraged us no matter what we wanted to do,” said Luke.

“It just so happened we all found the same dream and wanted to pursue the same dream. It was really cool see us all bond together and grow closer and we grew up.”

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.

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A tight community Perkins estimated that there are 10 times more women training in the sport than there were when he started 12 years ago. Additionally, he said the age range of the sport’s practitioners has expanded significantly — a trend that Arrington has also noticed.

“I’d say our youngest participant is about 5, and our oldest participant is 68,” he said. “You can have them in the same building doing the same thing, and that’s what makes it wildly unique and amazing.”

The sport also appeals to athletes who are on the spectrum or have a learning disability, a group that makes up 10 percent of the customers at Path Movement.

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“We had a competition last weekend and there wasn’t a dry eye in the whole building, because everybody was rooting for everybody,” Arrington said. “Parkour, in its core, is all about the community.”

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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

December 6, 2018

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

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

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:

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This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2018.

TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Amended Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

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PUBLIC NOTICES BECKETT GLOVER, D.O.B.: 8/4/2017, Child, And concerning: SHELBY LYNN GLOVER, D.O.B.: 1/20/2000, Mother, JOHN WHELAN, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents,

OCCUPANT - AMBER HOMES INC GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC - ELBE LLC UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC - MARGIE CLEMMER -THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON AS PRESIDENT OF THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON PRESIDENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - AMBER HOMES INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT AMBER HOMES INC

And STACY LORRAINE GLOVER, D.O.B.: 10/21/1971, Maternal Grandmother, KELLY RAYMOND CLYDE GLOVER, D.O.B.: 8/7/1961, Maternal Grandfather, Special Respondents.

and each of you are hereby notified that on Public Notices callYou Sheree 303.566.4088 the 21st day of October 2010 the then County

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

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

OCCUPANT - AMBER HOMES INC GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC - ELBE LLC UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC - MARGIE CLEMMER -THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON AS PRESIDENT OF THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - JAMES W HARMON PRESIDENT THE OAKS LAND COMPANY INC - AMBER HOMES INC A COLORADO CORPORATION - LAWRENCE P JACOBSON REGISTERED AGENT AMBER HOMES INC

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT A THE OAKS SUBDIVISION FILING 1 15.1913 AM/L

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AMBER HOMES INC for said year 2009.

Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:

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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of AMBER HOMES INC for said year 2009.

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109

That on the 16th day of October 2015 said UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to ELBE LLC. That on the 1st day of February 2018 said ELBE LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC. That said GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC on the 21st day of August 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 14th day of March 2019 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 22nd day of November 2018 /s/ David Gill, Douglas County Treasurer Legal Notice No.: 934411 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BECKETT GLOVER, D.O.B.: 8/4/2017, Child, And concerning: SHELBY LYNN GLOVER, D.O.B.: 1/20/2000, Mother, JOHN WHELAN, Possible Father, JOHN DOE, Possible Father, Respondents, And STACY LORRAINE GLOVER, D.O.B.: 10/21/1971, Maternal Grandmother, KELLY RAYMOND CLYDE GLOVER, D.O.B.: 8/7/1961, Maternal Grandfather, Special Respondents.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 18JV336 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2018.

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That on the 16th day of October 2015 said UEMCO REAL ESTATE FUND LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to ELBE LLC.

TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Amended Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

Public Notices are a way for government agencies to get information to the public.

State law requires that these notices be printed in a “Legal Newspaper” allowing the public to be informed.

That on the 1st day of February 2018 said ELBE LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC.

That said GUARDIAN TAX CO LLC on the 21st day of August 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 14th day of March 2019 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 22nd day of November 2018 /s/ David Gill, Douglas County Treasurer

R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 18JV336 DIVISION 7

Misc. Private Legals DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2018.

TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Amended Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

Return of Service and Adjudication for Respondent Father have been set for December 10, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

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You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2018, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: 11/27/2018 /s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 934522 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Categories Categories of of Public Public Notices Notices You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magis-

trate. You may waive right, and in doing so, In these legal pages you willthatfind: you will be bound by the findings and recomReturn of Service and Adjudication for

Respondent Father have been set for December 10, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

mendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2018, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

Public Trustee Notices: These notices include foreclosure properties and public

trustee sales.

Your presence before this court is required to

defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

Your right to know about governmental changes and decisions are embodied in these notices. This newspaper urges each citizen to read these public notices.

Legal Notice No.: 934411 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.

Attorney for Department: legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com John Thirkell, #13865

Misc. Private Legals

TRACT A THE OAKS SUBDIVISION FILING 1 15.1913 AM/L

Return of Service and Adjudication for Respondent Father have been set for December 10, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Name Changes: These notices run for three weeks when someone wants of Dated: 11/27/2018 legally change their name. /s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut

R. LeeAnn #28833 Notice to Creditors: TheseReigrut, notices are required to clear the estate of a deceased Assistant Douglas County Attorney

person.

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

Legal Notice No.: 934522 First Publication: December 6, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Private Legals: These legals include divorces, adoptions, property being sold by the Sheriff ’s office and sales by storage companies of abandoned property.

Government Legals: These legals include new or changed ordinances by the city or county; public hearings; requests for contracter bids on public buildings or land; settlement payments for work performed those properties; salaries of government employees; and payments made by governmental agencies; budgets and elections.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2018, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.

Dated: 11/27/2018

Please call if we can help you with your legal publication.

303-566-4088

/s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 934522 First Publication: December 6, 2018

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skincare, nailcare, healthcare & more • Entertainment from Dancin Shoes DJ and the Colorado Firefighter Calendar models

• Self defense classes • Cash bar and appetizers • An evening out with friends

The perf ect gift f or this holiday s eason!

Get your tickets online now at: www.coloradocommunitymedia.com/ladiesnightout/

We are looking for Sponsors and Vendors!

Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com