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Sheriff, police block radios Law enforcement agencies encrypt in Douglas County

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Highlands Ranch resident Mona Leonida stands over her holiday crafts — glass blocks bearing the logos of sports teams, with string lights inside — Dec. 7 at Goodson rec center.

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Douglas County law enforcement radios faded from public access early this month. Channels once available for anyone to hear now broadcast a stream of garbled talk and indistinguishable chatter that sporadically break up stretches of otherwise silent airwaves.

The agencies’ channels are officially encrypted, a move law enforcement leaders say is intended to shield citizens’ private information from public dissemination and to protect officers. It is part of a trend among first responders along the Front Range and nation — a trend that has raised alarms among media experts.

Just to the north of Douglas County, the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office and at least some local police departments in the county plan to encrypt by midJanuary, a spokeswoman for the sheriff ’s office confirmed. In nearby Denver and Aurora, police departments have already blocked scanner access.

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School board directors have chosen David Ray to serve as the board’s president for two more years.

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RTD board to discuss possible service cutbacks Public can attend but not speak at study session scheduled for Dec. 19

BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mandatory overtime for light rail operators and bus drivers is taking a toll on the employees, as well as the Regional Transportation District (RTD) system as a whole — and service cutbacks could be on the horizon.

Due to a chronic driver/operator shortage, current RTD bus drivers and light rail operators are required to work six days a week, which averages to be an approximate 52-hour workweek for many of them, said Natalie Menten, RTD director for District M, which includes Golden, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood.

“We’ve tried many steps to bring in more drivers and keep them,” Menten said, “but we’re not getting ahead of it.”

Some employees like the overtime, but others, even with incentives provided, have a hard time working that much, Menten added.

And in general, “those with lower seniority (recent hires) are the ones forced to work overtime,” Menten said, “so we don’t retain them.”

Now, RTD is looking at potential service cutbacks to possibly relieve the driver shortage.

These cutbacks would affect the system metro-wide, including light rail and bus service. But as of now, it is unknown what will be cut, Menten said, adding that a draft of any potential cutbacks is currently in the works. Still, it’s quite possible that bus and rail service could be cut by 5% to 10%, and/or route service hours could be reduced.

There are three rail lines that will not be affected by any potential cutbacks. They are lines A, B and G. This is because Denver Transit Partners — RTD’s selected concessionaire for the Eagle P3 Project which includes the A, B and G rail lines — has a long-term agreement through 2056 to operate and maintain those rail lines.

The Sky Ridge Station was one of the three new light rail stations that opened in May as part of the Southeast Rail Extension project in Lone Tree.

COURTESY PHOTO A draft of potential cutbacks is expected to be presented to RTD’s board of directors at a study session meeting on Dec. 19. The meeting is open to the public but there is no public comment period planned at the meeting.

However, RTD has been initiating public outreach efforts since October, Menten said, and during November, asked people to complete a survey relating to their RTD service preferences. A main portion of the survey was for RTD to receive feedback on two rider options: (1) keep the current service as advertised but have no guarantee the bus or train would arrive on time or at all; or (2) reduce the service but have a better chance that the bus or train will show up.

About 13,000 people took the survey, Menten said, and 60% of them favored option 2, noting that reliability was most important to them.

In a press release, RTD’s general manager and CEO Dave Genova stated the importance of rider and stakeholder input.

“My staff is confident that we are presenting the board with ample information as they consider making this impactful decision,” Genova said in the press release of the potential cutbacks.

Once the draft of potential cutbacks has been presented to the board this December, RTD will be seeking more public input through January. Based on the input from this upcoming public outreach period, the RTD board will make a decision, Menten said.

The decision will likely happen in February, and any potential changes would be implemented in spring 2020.

“We’re at the point that riders are getting upset that they can’t depend on the service we advertise,” Menten said.

Dropping some of the bus services has been happening for about three years now, Menten said, and dropping some light rail services began in June this year.

One reason for the light rail drops, which is not on the forefront, is the extension of the Southeast Rail Line, Menten said. This line originally opened in 2006, but the extension of service into Lone Tree opened in May this year.

“Most don’t think 2.3 miles would affect it system-wide,” but it has, Menten said.

This is because the extension was partially funded by federal money, Menten said, and the federal govern-

ment requires the line to provide more frequent service than what is actually needed. This means, for example, if an operator needs to take a restroom break, another employee must be on standby to operate the train. To solve this problem, RTD is waiting to hear back from the federal government on a request to reduce that service, Menten said.

Ridership is also low on some of the bus routes and rail lines, Menten said. For example, the W Line, which runs to and from the Jefferson County government complex in Golden and Union Station in downtown Denver, had 4.3 million boardings in 2018 — the latest ridership numbers available to date.

This may sound like a lot, Menten said, but it’s not even half of the original projection for that rail line. The 4.3 million breaks down to about 12,000 boardings per day during a sevenday week, Menten said. The original projection was nearly 20,000 boardings per day, for the five-day, Monday through Friday, workweek.

The bus driver and rail operator shortage, leading to possible service reductions, and the low ridership are all on top of the fact that RTD is now on the search for a new person to serve as its general manager and CEO. Genova, who had been employed by RTD since 1994, announced on Nov. 22 that he is preparing to retire, which will occur after the new year.

“We certainly have our hands full at RTD,” Menten said.

The RTD board study session on possible service cutbacks that is open to the public will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the RTD Board Office, 1660 Blake St. in Denver.

While no public comment is scheduled for the meeting, the public will have opportunities in the near future to provide input on any proposed service changes. In addition, members of the public are always welcome to reach out to their RTD director. To find your RTD director or district, visit https://www.rtd-denver.com/ board-of-directors.

RTD will also put out information about any potential service cutbacks once it’s available. Visit https://www. rtd-denver.com/news-stop to learn more.

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Guiding principles, budget approved by council A recap of the Dec. 3 Lone Tree City Council meeting

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Lone Tree City Council approved the proposed 2020 budget and a resolution to adopt “guiding principles” for elected officials on Dec. 3.

It also appointed a new arts commissioner.

Council’s final meeting of the year is scheduled for Dec. 17, when the city is expected to announce its contract for the adaptive traffic signal program. The project will launch in 2020.

‘Guiding principles’ Council approved a resolution adopting “guiding principles” for city councilmembers and mayor. Council unanimously passed Resolution 19-47, 5-0.

The guidelines specify the roles, standards and rules of the city’s elected officials.

The guidelines for the most part outline ethical standards and the city’s mission. It also

The city appointed Tonya Fallows to the Lone Tree Arts Commission Dec. 3.

COURTESY PHOTO states certain protocol, like its media policy and roles during emergency disasters.

Councilmember Wynne Shaw took the lead on drafting the document and resolution. City Manager Seth Hoffman said it was council’s initiative to “set the standards of how you work together and with the staff with the idea of keeping Lone Tree a better place.”

“Having the privilege of serving city residents and working with a tremendously dedicated staff...I’d say the

four of you are among the finest,” Mayor Jackie Millet said.

“We would love to see this same level of collaboration, not just among the partners and collective bodies, but with staff and the residents.”

The guideline was approved five months ahead of Lone Tree’s municipal elections.

On May 5, voters will vote for mayor and two council seats.

The document begins by stating the city’s vision, mission and its “Six Big Ideas,” which are more general guidelines for city staff and

council. The Six Big Ideas are commitments to strong public safety, transportation network, community identity, cultural and recreational opportunities, business activity and an efficient government.

The guidelines are nonbinding. It is a written summary of the city councilmembers’ commitment to collaboration with both regional partners and city staff, boards and commissions.

The guidelines include a brief explanation for how councilmembers should approach items like business applications in a “quasi-judicial” role.

The document is “meant to set a foundation for the council, asserting their commitment to work together for the benefit of the community of Lone Tree,” said Austin Good, assistant to the city manager. Good said there was no reason as to the timing, other than council saw this as a chance to “be proactive — setting the tone for how council operates.”

New arts commissioner The city appointed Tonya Fallows to the Lone Tree Arts Commission Dec. 3, replacing

Jennifer Lewis, who did not wish to be reappointed.

Fallows will serve a term on the commission through Dec. 31, 2022. Council also reappointed Commissioners Larry Lovelace and Julie Kemerling through 2022.

Fallows served two years as the president of the Lone Tree Arts Guild, the fundraising arm of the Lone Tree Arts Center, and two years as its president-elect. Fallows got her start as a member of the historian committee of the Lone Tree Arts Guild. Fallows will remain involved with the arts guild organizing the annual gala.

The Lone Tree Arts Commission is the representative body for the Lone Tree Arts Center to the city. It approves various city-sponsored measures, such as the city’s annual budget for the arts center.

Fallows said she is most interested in making sure children have access to art and culture. Through her work with the arts guild she learned introducing children to arts at an early age can have a lasting influence their whole lives.

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STEM shooting defendant will be tried as adult Judge listened to days of testimony in hearing for Alec McKinney, 16

District Attorney George Brauchler is the lead prosecutor for the case against Alec McKinney, 16. McKinney was charged with carrying out the May STEM school shooting.

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The 16-year-old charged with carrying out a school shooting that left one dead and eight injured will be tried as an adult, according to a Dec. 4 ruling.

Douglas County District Court Judge Jeffrey Holmes ruled that in order to protect the community, it’s important to deter future attacks with “heightened consequences,” according to the order.

“The emotional and psychological impact of the offenses has included fear, anxiety, reluctance to return to school, decrease in trust of others, anxiety and depression,” he wrote.

Alec McKinney has been charged with 43 counts, including first-degree murder, in connection with the May 7 attack at STEM School Highlands Ranch that left one student dead and eight injured. Devon Erickson, 19, faces similar charges for his alleged role in the attack.

If convicted, McKinney would face a minimum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole in 40 years.

Holmes’ judgment came after a

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seven-day reverse transfer hearing in November in which the defense worked to convince a judge to move the case back to juvenile court.

In the ruling, the judge pointed out that even though the trial has not yet taken place, so far, evidence indicates “McKinney’s actions were not spontaneous, but purposeful and planned,” according to the order.

Holmes also expressed concern based on an incident in McKinney’s past where he gave prescription pills to a friend who later overdosed.

“Despite being involved in the juvenile justice system and seeing the potentially devastating consequences of his actions on another person’s life, McKinney moved forward with a plan to cause harm to others,” according to

the order.

In the hearing, District Attorney George Brauchler and public defender Ara Ohanian disagreed about what sentence would be possible in each court. Ohanian claimed McKinney could still get life in prison through juvenile court and Brauchler argued he could get as little as two years.

Ohanian promised in his closing statement that if the case were to be moved back to juvenile court, the teen would plead guilty to all charges.

In his ruling, Holmes wrote that if McKinney is convicted and sentenced to the Department of Corrections, he would initially be placed in the Youth Offender System. The Pueblo facility has programs for mental health, education and drug treatment, according

to the order.

During the hearing, Holmes heard from Mckinney’s mother, various psychologists, victims’ families and detectives.

Holmes learned about abuse, drug use and violence that McKinney grew up around. He also heard about struggles that McKinney, who is biologically female, has experienced as a transgender boy.

Maria Castillo, whose son Kendrick was killed in the shooting, spoke during the last day of the hearing about losing her only child.

“My life is over,” she said. “He was my life.”

Her testimony left many people in the room, including McKinney, in tears.

During the hearing, Ohanian and Brauchler presented two sides of McKinney’s alleged crime: the prosecution drawing on the brutality of the crime and the defense pointing to a rough upbringing and a juvenile mind.

Following the judge’s ruling, Brauchler released a statement saying he is happy with the decision.

“I am satisfied and pleased that the court agreed that this mass shooting case should be resolved in adult court,” according to the statement.

“It is my intention to move forward without any additional delay towards the jury trial.”

McKinney’s next hearing will be Dec. 16.

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5 things to know: Auto group takes high polluters off road Clear the Air Foundation takes donated cars, provides auto tech scholarships

students looking to enter the automotive technician field.

With about 12 years under its belt, the foundation has taken thousands of cars off the road and counting.

Here’s a look at how it all works and what the organization has its eye on.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

How it works The nonprofit foundation was created in 2007 by the board of directors of the dealers’ association. Zeigler became the foundation’s director in 2018.

“When vehicles are donated, the engines are always destroyed, ensuring that we are clearing the air.

Other parts are either recycled or parted out,” Ziegler said.

The foundation accepts vehicle donations from anyone in Colorado, and since it’s a 501(c)3, donors may get a tax benefit. It also takes in cash donations, which are combined with proceeds from the sale of vehicles to fund scholarships.

In 2007, Colorado’s then-Gov. Bill Ritter made a push to tackle climate change.

Among the efforts: suggesting that Colorado adopt a policy similar to California’s stringent auto-emission regulations.

The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association opposed that idea, but it put forth a vision of its own.

“Most vehicle emissions come from older, high-polluting vehicles.

It is our opinion that rather than heavily regulating new vehicles, the most effective solution is to permanently remove as many of these older, high-polluting vehicles as possible,” said Mark Zeigler, director of Clear the Air Foundation.

Thus, that foundation was born, an arm of the dealers’ association that takes in donated vehicles, recycles them and puts the proceeds toward scholarships for Colorado

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Racking up numbers Clear the Air is budgeted to provide $50,000 in scholarships annually. By partnering with school foundations, the foundation can receive matching funds, which doubles the award, Ziegler said.

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“We also work with Matco Tools and Snap-on Tools to take advantage of their student discount programs. These programs provide students with a 50% discount, which doubles the award,” Ziegler said. “We anticipate the total value of scholarships awarded in 2019 to exceed $100,000.”

Donations to Clear the Air come from all over Colorado, and its largest donor in 2018 and so far in 2019 is the Pueblo Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram store. Most donations come from new car dealers, and the foundation also takes donations from the public.

“I can tell you that in 2019, the average age of donated vehicles is 19 years,” Ziegler said.

Fueling education Most of the foundation’s scholarships go to students enrolled in a two-year auto tech program.

“Also, we are able to recognize employees at new car dealerships in a formal apprenticeship program with a tool scholarship,” Ziegler said.

There are thousands of jobs available in Colorado alone, according to Ziegler.

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the average pay for an automotive technician is more than $61,000 a year, plus benefits,” Ziegler said. “A master certified automotive technician can earn more than $100,000 a year if they have the right work ethic.”

Pulling thousands off road As of Dec. 5, the foundation has permanently taken 4,421 vehicles off the road, Ziegler said.

“Over the past five years, we’ve averaged 619 each year,” Ziegler added. “However, we are already at 731 this year. We received the 501(c)3 designation in 2011; at that point, we could recycle vehicles.”

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Addressing shortage For now, the foundation is focusing on increasing vehicle donations and getting more people interested in an auto tech career.

“We have a significant skills shortage across the country and here in Colorado,” Ziegler said.

“There has been a focus on fouryear degrees, to the detriment of skilled trades careers. A two-year associate’s degree in an automotive technician program can run around $14,000. Some schools even provide tools as part of tuition.”

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Douglas County School Board selects leadership New directors sworn in, with choice of officers made on following day

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County School Board swore in newly elected directors and selected board leadership in early December after receiving official school board balloting results from the county.

Incumbent David Ray joined new faces on the board, Elizabeth Hanson and Susan Meek, for a swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 2 where the directors took the oath of office. At the board’s regularly scheduled Dec. 3 meeting, directors elected the board president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.

Board officers hold their position for two years and can serve two terms in that position.

Ray was the only nomination for board president and will serve his second two-year term in the position.

Director Krista Holtzmann nominated Ray, citing his experience as a board director and board president as quali-

fications. Holtzmann also praised him as someone who prioritizes students and for his role during the nationwide search for Superintendent Thomas Tucker.

Ray said he was flattered by Holtzmann’s comments and that serving as president was an honor.

“It’s important for me for you to know,” he told directors, “that I expect you to push back and treat me as an equal colleague and that my voice, just because I have an idea, doesn’t mean it’s the right one. And I really would encourage you to continue to challenge me in terms of my leadership.”

Holtzmann was then selected as vice president through a 5-2 secret ballot vote over Director Kevin Leung, who nominated himself for vice president.

Director Christina Ciancio-Schor nominated Holtzmann, stating she was confident Holtzmann could step in as president if needed.

Director Anthony Graziano later nominated Leung for board treasurer, naming his experience as a local business owner and precision in reviewing district budgets as reasons he’s the best director for the position. Leung was the only nominee for treasurer.

Director Hanson was nominated by Director Meek for secretary and was unanimously selected for the position.

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The Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree police departments and Elbert County law enforcement encrypted with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office on Dec. 2.

A South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman said the department remains unencrypted and has no plans to block its communications.

The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office has offered some local media organizations access to encrypted channels, including those of the local police departments.

On Nov. 25, Sheriff Tony Spurlock sent a letter to local media explaining his decision to encrypt and included a memorandum of understanding, or MOU. News organizations must sign the MOU to access the encrypted channels, and only “legitimate” media outlets, as determined by the sheriff ’s office, would be able to do so, the letter states.

Of the eight media organizations offered access, none had signed the contract as of Dec. 2, Undersheriff Holly Nicholson-Kluth said. Colorado Community Media received and reviewed the MOU but had not made a decision on whether to sign it as of the reporting of this story.

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through a public records request after an incident occurs, but their requests would be subject to Colorado’s open records laws and could be denied, such as if an investigation is still open.

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They have since decided asking officers to switch from public to encrypted channels during serious incidents is too dangerous, Nicholson-Kluth said, and they fear some criminals use scanners to track law enforcement.

Media experts have long warned that radio encryption diminishes transparency toward the public and hinders journalists’ ability to report news swiftly.

Jeff Roberts, executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, told Colorado Community Media in August he understands law enforcement’s arguments in favor of encryption, but that serious concerns for transparency and the public’s right to know back arguments against encrypting.

Colorado Press Association CEO Jill Farschman said there is no statistically significant data showing unencrypted channels are dangerous, “despite a lot of fearmongering.” More encryption means less transparency, she said.

“It means the public will be increasingly subjected to information that comes from non-objective sources, such as public information offices,”

she said.

Farschman said law enforcement agencies in other states have successfully used encrypted channels in urgent situations and open channels on a regular basis for some time.

“The argument that that’s such an arduous process, it just doesn’t hold water,” she said.

Josh Hans, spokesman for the Parker Police Department, said scanners often air personal details like a crime victim’s date of birth and address that is not public information. There’s no value in making that available on scanners, he said.

“We have long been weighing the balance with the media and the public’s right to know, at the same time, balancing it with the public’s privacy, more specifically victim privacy information, as well as officer safety,” Hans said.

Farschman said the Colorado Press Association was not aware of citizens expressing concern for their own privacy on scanner traffic.

“It’s kind of a solution searching for a problem,” she said.

Nicholson-Kluth and Hans said the amount of mental health and medical information sent over scanners is increasing, furthering agencies’ desire to encrypt.

“We firmly believe the media will be responsible with this information, that’s why we still want the media to have access,” Hans said. “We feel like by allowing the media to still have access to our radio control, we’re still granting the Fourth Estate the ability to do their job and monitor us.”

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“Anything we can do to make sure that happens for the children and our community as a whole, I think, is extremely important for the health of a community, especially one as small as Lone Tree,” Fallows said.

Council finalizes budget Deputy City Manager Kristin Baumgartner and Finance Director Ulli Nierling read into the record the highlights of the 2020 proposed budget, recapping for the final time to council the city’s projected revenue and expenditures for the year.

Baumgarnter said the city is entering a “planning year” to replenish funds for large capital projects in the future. Projects like the Leaf Pedestrian Bridge, which opened in 2018, and the opening of the Southeast Rail Extension project in May took a lot from capital reserves.

The only change in the Dec. 3 reading of the budget and the first reading Nov. 19 was the timing of the RidgeGate Parkway funds, which will carry over into 2020.

The city has a budget of $74.1 million projected for 2020. The city expects a 0.2% increase in the rate of sales tax revenue growth. To view the whole budget, visit CityofLoneTree.com, search for the Dec. 3 agenda and download the PDF attached to the agenda item for the 2020 budget.

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BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Now that Douglas County is experiencing more frequent freezing temperatures, it’s likely that those who are struggling in the area are leaning on the county’s winter shelter network.

The network, made up of nine churches, provides temporary shelter for homeless people in the county.

“Our focus is to provide rest, meals and connection,” care coordinator Merari Stacey said.

Stacey meets with guests to help them determine short and long-term goals, such as securing permanent housing.

Last season, the network served 35 guests and the average stay was about 50 days, Stacey said. As of Nov. 22, the shelter had 13 guests.

So what’s the best way to help out?

There are a few main ways: donating clothes, donating time, or by signing up to be a network church.

The shelter is always looking for

things like snow coats, winter clothes and pants, Stacey said. Guests are allowed to go through these items at one of the churches and find what they need.

Those interested in donating can call The Rock church in Castle Rock at 303-688-0777.

The winter shelter network’s website also has a list of volunteer opportunities for those interested in getting involved in a more hands-on way.

Those interested can email wintershelternetwork@gmail.com. About 20 to 30 volunteers are needed each night.

“We have roles with or without contact with the guests,” Stacey said.

Churches interested in contributing to the network can also sign up to be a host facility.

“Overall it would be amazing to have a bigger network of churches to make the presence even bigger across the county,” Stacey said.

Another thing residents of the county can do is keep an eye and ear out for people who may benefit from the services at the winter shelter network.

“The biggest thing is making sure that individuals and families across our community talk about this,” Stacey said, “And continue to help our residents in the country who are at risk.”

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VOICES

Relentless barking is the sound of entitled thinking elcome to the neighborhood, but your dog has been barking for two hours — and it’s not the

first time.

Welcome to the QUIET neighborhood, but DESPERATION your dog has been barking for two hours — and it’s not the first time.

Welcome to the neighborhood, but your dog has been barking for two hours — and it’s not the first time.

Gets annoying Craig Marshall doesn’t it?

Smith I haven’t met you, but I have met your dog, at least audibly. I can see him over the fence.

I think it’s a Doberman pinscher, and it might be the one Sherlock Holmes

has been looking for.

Harry could fit in your dog’s back pocket.

The cadence of a dog’s barking that goes on for two hours or more is, at the very least, unpleasant.

It can exceed unpleasant and become angering.

Dogs bark. Faucets drip. Car alarms go off.

Know someone who clicks their pen? Makes loud noises when they eat? Cracks their gum?

“Smith, why not get ear plugs?”

Then I wouldn’t be able to hear music.

“Smith, why not try headphones as a way to listen to music in your home?”

Because I don’t want to.

The offending dog is two yards away. A neighbor four yards away has complained.

I don’t want to become too philosophical about this and suggest it’s a

case of 21st-century, take me or leave me entitlement.

Namely: I will do what I want to do and so will my dog.

Try listening to Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” with a pinscher’s deep voice intermittently adding punctuation.

I have looked into purchasing a lighthouse. There are some available online that are no longer in use as lighthouses.

I could gaze out at a body of water, and be at some distance from immediate neighbors. But there would be something: hunting season or lumberjack school.

An elderly friend of mine solved the problem by going deaf.

Beethoven lost 60% of his hearing by the age of 31 (1801), and was completely deaf by the age of 46 (1816). He continued to write music.

I work at home, which makes the

barking pinscher story even sadder.

It breaks my concentration, and I’m likely to slip from active voice to passive voice without even knowing it.

“Smith, why don’t you soundproof your house?”

There’s an idea. I’m sure it would do the trick and not cost more than thousands of dollars, and covering those costs on a pension would be a snap.

There have been instances of neighbors fighting fire with fire.

All it would take is a recording of a barking pinscher blared from my backyard.

I don’t think Mr. Rogers would go for it. Maybe you have seen the ads for the new Tom Hanks movie, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood?”

Rogers was born Fred McFeely Rogers in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. I don’t know for sure what he would SEE SMITH, P20

Do you want better results?

Try examining four words

D LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Library belongs to us As a former member of the Douglas County Library Board of Trustees, I am deeply disappointed by the current board’s actions in removing former director James H. Larue’s name from the Highlands Ranch location.

Other letter writers have noted the flimsiness of the board’s rationale and the obvious political conflicts of inter-

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est. I would like to emphasize that the board’s behavior is at odds with its central duty to hear and represent the concerns of the citizens of Douglas County.

The two readings of the policy change leading to this move were arranged in such a way that the public SEE LETTERS, P13

o you want better results? For most of us, the answer is yes.

We want better results in one or more areas of our personal lives or in our business. As a matter of fact, when I have asked people what achieving “better” results means for them, I typically hear words like improve, WINNING increase, expand, and reduce. Not sure WORDS about you, but when I think about getting better results, those words make sense to me too.

The next question I ask is where it gets interesting and a little harder for some people to find an Michael Norton answer. The question is this, “What will you do differently to achieve better results?” Think about that question for just a moment with me and why it gets a little tricky sometimes. Just look at a few of the words in the sentence, and you might be able to

see where we can get stuck. “Will.”

“You.” “Do.” “Differently.”

When I ask someone what they “will” do, I am not asking what they would do, could do, or should do, I am asking them specifically what they “will” do differently that will help them achieve better results. Have you ever found yourself in the woulda, coulda, shoulda trap? We all have at some point, I’m sure, and if only we focused on that one little word, “will,” we can improve and increase our likelihood of success and absolutely reduce the chances of our failure.

The next word to pay attention to in the question is “You.” I don’t ask them what their friend will do, or their associate will do differently, I ask each person a very precise question, what will “you” do differently to realize better results? We can always use help from co-workers, friends, and trusted advisors, however there is an old saying that is just as true today as it was yesterday, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” If improved, increased,

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had little opportunity to comment. The first was via conference call, normally used for time-sensitive decisions. The second was a spare two days later, essentially silencing public input. A more typical time frame between readings is a full month.

Additionally, the board took action without knowing the cost of the decision. For a body charged with protecting the library’s financial health, this is an utter failure to serve the taxpayers whose money they spend.

We now have the final bill, which comes in just under $11,000. Imagine the useful things the library could have done with that money.

Our library system is well-loved, well-used, and staffed by dynamic and devoted employees. It is owned not by the board or the county commissioners, but by us. Shame on them for shaking public trust in this vital community resource.

Eleanor Brown Highlands Ranch Kudos to library board Like James Larue, I was absolutely astonished and surprised when the Highlands Ranch Library name was changed to James Larue in 2014. I questioned the library board at the time as to why this change was justified and received a “because we said so” type response from them, not something I expected when dealing with a taxpayerfunded county entity.

That name change dismayed me because I am not in favor of any public work or building being named after a politician or any other public employee, living or dead. It is one thing to name them after a fallen soldier, police officer

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and expanded results are eluding you, apply some pressure on what “you” can do differently to achieve those better results.

Planning is critically important, but planning will only get us so far. At some point we must deliver, execute, and get the job done. I do not ask them what they are going to do, or what they have done in the past.

Instead, I ask everyone what they intend to “do” differently in order to exceed their expectations around the results they desire and goals they have set for themselves or their business. The greatest opportunity for achieving better results is found in the “do” of our doing, no excuses, just “do.”

Whatever our interests might be, like increasing our finances, getting in better physical condition, breaking a bad habit, building better relationships, expanding a business, growing deeper in our faith, or any other better result we are pursuing, we must be willing to go about it “differently.”

Some of us still end up doing what we have always done, because that’s the

or firefighter, which I think can be justified, but not a living former mid-level county bureaucrat like Jamie Larue.

In any case I applaud the decision to remove his name from my library and I agree with the library policy that nothing should bear the name of a living person. As justification consider the nearby Arapahoe County jail that was named after living former Sheriff Patrick Sullivan from 2002-12. His name had to be removed after he was convicted in a meth-for-sex case in 2012.

William A. Henning Highlands Ranch An irresponsible move As a taxpayer, homeowner, parent and regular patron of Douglas County Libraries, I was disappointed to learn that the Douglas County Libraries Board of Trustees had decided to spend thousands of our tax dollars on renaming the James H. LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch for no compelling reason.

For the cost of the sign change, how many programs supporting early literacy for children could have been held instead? How many more speaker series or book talks could have been held for our seniors? How many safe programs for teens could have been offered? How many items for check out could have been purchased with this money? All of these uses benefit our entire community and are what we pay our tax dollars to support.

I am also concerned that community members might hesitate to donate to the library in the future, based on the lack of fiscal responsibility in this decision.

James H. LaRue built the public library system we enjoy today, which is why our county gave him the welldeserved honor of naming a branch for him. Spending money to remove the sign, whether tax dollars or donated

way we have always done it. We do the same thing over and over again, and yet we expect to see different or improved results. Some have said that this is the definition of insanity.

Another definition might identify it as our comfort zone. If we are looking for better results, let’s look to break out of that comfort zone.

“What will you do differently to achieve better results?” Try answering the question while focusing on these four words, “will, you, do, and differently.” Confidently own and commit to your answer, decisions, direction, and execution. And when you do, I have no doubt that you will be realizing better results today and in all your tomorrows yet to come.

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funds were used, is obviously simply irresponsible.

Constance Ingram Highlands Ranch A revealing opportunity We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate anyone among us who does.

This rather quaint and simple sentence is the Air Force Academy cadet honor code. This code was adopted in the 1950s by the first class to attend the academy and is unique as it is self and peer policed.

If articles of impeachment are filed against the president, the American people will know if our president lied to us, stole from us or cheated us. More importantly, we will know the names of every elected representative, and their constitutes, who supports or condemns this behavior. Hopefully, our elected representatives will police themselves and not leave it up to the American people.

Roy Legg Highlands Ranch

End carriage rides A lump of coal to the organizers of the Castle Rock Home and Holiday Show for promoting outdated horse drawn carriage rides. Forcing horses to pull carriages is not only cruel to the horse but poses a danger to both riders and bystanders. Horses are prey animals, meaning their natural instinct is to run if threatened and horses can be easily spooked by loud noises, children rushing toward them or when placed in crowded environments. The few companies willing to offer carriage insurance consider it “high risk” and note: “While horse and carriage accidents don’t appear on the news very often, they do occur fairly regularly.”

Placing the public and the animals at risk for the purpose of entertainment and financial gain is misguided. Let’s use our horse sense and end this quaint and unnecessary tradition.

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Above, a wingsuit. The exhibit features information on Colorado athletes, including Andrew Fraser. He uses the wingsuit to achieve his childhood goal of flying and says it takes athleticism, strength, balance, and mental fortitude to be able to use it.

JOSEPH RIOS

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Denver museum exhibit takes visitors into world of athletic thrills

IF YOU GO WHAT: Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver WHEN: Through April 12; open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: Online at dmns.org/visit/ pricing-and-discounts/ or at the museum.

BY JOSEPH RIOS JRIOS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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hen Andrew Fraser was a boy growing up in Littleton, he knew he wanted to fly. Not only would he daydream of gliding through the sky, but at night, he would have active lucid dreams about flying.

He was finally able to realize his dreams of flying after skydiving 200 times — the number of times required by the United States Parachute Association to fly in a wingsuit, which is a one-piece article of clothing that allows a person to glide through the air while freefalling.

The art of wingsuit flying isn’t the province of reckless people on the fringe of society, Fraser says, despite the fact that he jumps from high in the sky to the ground.

Instead, it’s done by extreme sport athletes who are thoughtful, calculated and grounded individuals.

“While it does require a degree of athleticism, strength and bal-

Mia Rios tests her kinesthetic sense at the exhibit. The temporary exhibit comes from Science North, a museum in Ontario, Canada. It’s on display until April 12 of next year at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

JOSEPH RIOS ance, it requires a mental fortitude and practice of regulating anxiety, fear and the nervous system. It’s an escape from the daily (life) of work relationships, paying bills, etc.,”

said Fraser. “It’s what many describe as a flow state, that feeling of being totally present in the moment and really in the state of total connection with my surroundings.”

Like Fraser’s hobby, other extreme sports such as parkour, free soloing and snowboarding take a dedicated amount of training and practice to accomplish. At the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the “Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits” exhibit gives visitors a chance to learn about those sports and to explore the psychology, physicality and physiology of extreme sport athletes.

The exhibit is interactive and gives visitors plenty of ways to experience extreme sports like virtually jumping off a cliff, completing a course developed by the American Ninja Warriors at Ninja Nation, seeing what it’s like to be in charge of a wingsuit — and going into the

exhibit’s Immersion Room, where visitors can experience what it’s like to ride a mountain bike through a Utah desert, kayak on whitewater and more.

The temporary exhibit, which comes from the Canadian museum Science North, located near Sudbury in northern Ontario, includes a touch of Colorado spirit by featuring stories about Colorado athletes like Fraser; Maureen Beck, an ice and rock climber who was born without a left hand; and others.

“We have a really fascinating exhibit that tells stories of real people who are some of the world’s most amazing athletes. At the same time, there’s access for people of every age where they can come in here and find something to do that fits their physical and intellectual levels,” said Tim Blesse, teacher professional development coordinator at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. “It’s a great time out for the whole family.”

Other features of the exhibit include quizzes that help you see how gutsy you are to perform the activities extreme athletes do and videos that show visitors what is going through an athlete’s mind while they perform their extreme sport.

The exhibit is open until April 12, 2020 and is free with general museum admission.

“The most compelling thing is it has me think about challenge in new ways, how to incorporate more challenge and think about challenge in my everyday life. The exhibition just does a good job of exploring challenge and how to do it,” said Jodi Schoemer, director of experiences and partnerships at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. “By seeing it, I feel like a more empowered individual.”

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Paintings, photos bring outdoors indoors ‘Near and Far’ show is celebration of scenery

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

One walks into the exhibit room at Bemis Library in Littleton and breathing immediately gets easier.

Blue skies, green trees, fresh air and sounds of nature surround a viewer of “Near and Far,” an exhibit of plein air paintings by Highlands Ranch artist Julia Grundmeier and photographic images by Carl Paulson, who says his experience as an Alaskan native for his first 18 years gives him a special view of nature.

Grundmeier is a retired teacher, after 21 years at Homestead Elementary School in the Cherry Creek School District. She started after her 1999 retirement with classes at the Art Students League of Denver, plus a

“Wild Blue Yonder” is an oil painting by Julia Grundmeier in “Near and Far” at Bemis Library.

COURTESY PHOTO number of painting workshops with “wonderful instructors,” and loves to paint outdoors whenever she can, including traveling with friends to paint. “There’s nothing like being on

the edge of the canyon,” she observed.

Note her “Highlands Ranch Evening” with an “amazing sky over the foothills.” She has fond memories of painting in Kawaneechi Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park, where a mama moose eyed her while she recorded its world.

And, look at: “Mabel’s Dovecoats” by Paulson, shot at Mabel Dodge Luhan’s home in New Mexico — or his “Delusions of Grandeur” — a young ram in a Western landscape … or “High Alert” — a mama bear and cubs, alarmed that a male bear is nearby, a threat to the young creatures.

Both artists are active members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, which operates the Depot Art Gallery. She is membership chairman, he is treasurer and both exhibit their artwork there. “People don’t know we’re here,” Paulson commented about the historic red Santa Fe Depot with about 60 Guild members.

Paulson, a native of Alaska, is a

petroleum engineer, who learned that exhibit spots at the library are available and invited Grundmeier to join him for this exhibit.

He talks about going for a drive anywhere after work and finding new places to hike and capture with his camera, as well as trips back to Alaska, where he spent his first 18 years and returned to record many images of brown bears — relatives of the grizzly.

Grundmeier loves to take her easel, palette and paints outside — “working on location helps me to capture the play of light, atmosphere and true color of a moment in time. Working outdoors can be challenging, but it is important to have a ‘sense of place.’”

She also enjoys painting near her home in Grand Lake.

“Near and Far” will remain at the library gallery through December. Visit it when returning or picking up books for a little vacation tour. Open during library hours.

It’s the most ‘Nutcracker’ time of the year

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here are plenty of “Nutcracker” performances around the holiday season. One is by Colorado Ballet, which has tickets remaining for some dates, but we recall that it was completely sold out last year. Check coloradoballet. org if you’re wanting to see this. Also, Littleton Ballet Academy will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Joanna Ramsey Theatre, 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster: Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.; Dec 21 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 22 at noon and 4 p.m. Tickets, $20-$26. LittletonYouthBallet.org, 303-794-6694.

Englewood Arts Presents Chamber Music of the Masters: 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, “Silver for the Holidays.” Cellist Silver Ainomae, Joshua Sawicki, piano, Colorady Symphony musicians. Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets: $25/$20; 18 and under free. 303-806-8196.

Hudson Gardens “A Hudson Christmas” offers a

Jamie Horton returning to read at 1:30 p.m. at the King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver. Tickets, $18-$25, 303-494-0523, storiesonstage.org.

walk through brightly lit trees, with musical background, cocoa — and probably snow. Most nights until Christmas. HudsonGardens.org for tickets and details.

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Bug Theatre “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” is a quirky offering by the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver, Dec. 6 through 28 at 7:30 Friday and Saturday evenings. Adaptation of the 1964 cult film. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door, BugTheatre. org.

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Own an Original The “Own an Original” show continues through December at the Littleton Museum, 6038 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Free during museum hours.

“Near and Far,’ paintings by Julia Sonya Ellingboe Grundmeier and photographs by Carl Paulson, runs through December at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., just west of the museum in Littleton.

Visit both!

spot for holiday shopping — buy an original artwork or a set of special lessons for someone … 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 720-724-5730, roxartscouncil.org.

ROX Arts The Roxborough Arts Council’s gallery at Aspen Grove is a fine

‘Making Merry’ Stories on Stage offers its annual holiday performance with actor

Opening scene of Colorado Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.”

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Curtis Center Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, offers “Instructor’s Showcase” for the holidays. Admission free. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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Afternoon movie Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. in Littleton, will show “Miracle on 34th Street” at 2 p.m. on Dec. 28. Free.

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Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter: Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County.

Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services.

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

Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303-3431856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter.com Girl Scouts of Colorado Need: Troop leaders, troop support volunteers in Highlands Ranch Age Requirement: A Girl Scout run background check is required. Excitement to be a cheerleader, guide and mentor.

Contact: Emma VonFeldt, Emma.VonFeldt@ gscolorado.org Global Orphan Relief: Develops and supports programs bringing light, comfort and security to orphans around the world.

Need: Super stars with website development, users of the abundant resources of social media. Those with great connection ability are needed to help with the develop-

ment of the donor pool.

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

GraceFull Community Café: Provides a place in Littleton where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. A partner of the GraceFull Foundation.

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

Location: 5610 Curtice St., Littleton Contact: Sign up for volunteer opportunities at http://gracefullcafe.com/volunteer/

during Special Olympics practices, assist with special events, and help participats succeed in the therapeutic recreation program.

Contact: Summer Aden, 303-471-7043 or www.hrcaonline.org/tr Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact: 303-698-6404

Help & Hope Center: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

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

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

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

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

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

Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS enrichment events including Mother’s Day, Ready, Set, School! and Thanksgiving and Holiday programs.

Need: Volunteers to assist in IFCS fundraising events including Nibbles and Sips event, Puttin’ for a Purpose event (mini golf); Booa-thon event (bowling) Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: Kendrab@ifsc.org or call 303-7890501.

Highlands Ranch Community Association: Works with Therapeutic Recreation Program and Special Olympics.

Need: Volunteers to help teach classes, coach Special Olympics, provide athletes support

The Learning Source, nonprofit resource for adult education classes and family literacy Need: volunteers in Aurora, Centennial, Denver and Thornton. Join the volunteer pool of more than 130 individuals to help tutor

Habitat ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers.

Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org

adult students. Volunteer tutors help with one-on-one instruction or small group work.

Contact: debby@thelearningsource.org.

Learn more at TheLearningSource.org or call 303-922-4683.

Literacy Coalition of Colorado: Volunteer to support literacy in MetroDenver and impact state-wide literacy programs.

Need: Volunteer for special projects, training classes or provide clerical and administrative support. Volunteer for a few hours a week or occasionally as needed.

Contact: literacyvolunteercolorado@gmail. com or 720-251-3141. Go to Literacycolorado. org to volunteer for literacy providers nearest you.

Littleton Immigrant Resources Center needs volunteers to tutor immigrants in the following programs: Language Partners: People who want to improve their English work with volunteers.

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

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

Volunteers and students are matched based on availability and preferences. Most tutors and students meet at Bemis Library, though you are welcome to meet in other libraries or public spaces. The center provides SEE VOLUNTEERS, P20

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VOLUNTEERS FROM PAGE 16

training, teaching materials, and guidance throughout your tutoring. Volunteers must attend an orientation/training session, fill out the volunteer registration form, and pass a background check to begin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife.

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

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

Need: Volunteers weekly to provide office support with fair trade craft show preparation, mailings and miscellaneous office work.

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Office located at 9457 S. University Blvd., Suite 410, Highlands Ranch.

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

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

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

Age Requirement: All ages can participate.

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

Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors.

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

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice.

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

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

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

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

Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www. projectcure.org.

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

Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 Seniors’ Resource Center: Nonprofit one-

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have to say about this, but I think he’d want me to be tactful, be patient, and maybe even try to speak with the pinscher’s owner.

If I have something to say to neighbors, I don’t knock on doors. I respect

stop shop of community-based services and care designed to keep seniors independent and at home for as long as possible.

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

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

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

Spellbinder Storytellers, Douglas County Chapter: Connects the generations through storytelling.

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

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

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

Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013.

South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022

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THINGS to DO

Centennial

AHSS Holiday Festival: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at AHSS Autism Center, 8008 E. Arapahoe Ct., Suite 110, Centennial. Games, arts and crats, treats and a visit from Santa. RSVP at https://events.r20. constantcontact.com/register/eve ntReg?oeidk=a07egqbdgou19e08 77a&oseq=&c=&ch= Pet Photos with Santa: 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13 at the Streets at SouthGlenn, in the lobby of the Portola. Free. Go to https://www. shopsouthglenn.com/event/petphotos-santa.

Skate with Santa: Dec. 13-15 at South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., and Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Free with public skate admission and skate rental. Go to ssprd. org for schedules.

Improv for a Claus: 8-9:30 p.m.

Dec. 14 at Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village. Parker Players improvisers will perform sketch comedy in the style of a Second City Revue.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Feed My Starving Children. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ improv-for-a-claus-at-aspenacademy-tickets-76696000803

Englewood

Clarence Darrow, Attorney for the Damned: 7 p.m. Dec. 20-21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at 7275 S. Lima St., Englewood. One-man play in two acts based on Clarence Darrow for the Defense by Irving Stone is a reminiscence of the unpopular cases in which the famous attorney was involved, the events of his personal life and his opinions about contemporary events. Go to www.ClarenceDarrow.webs.com -

Highlands Ranch

Lifelong Learning: Wind Crest Dixies Musical Group: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Douglas County Libraries, James H. LaRue branch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Afternoon of music. Adults.

Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. First 15 therapeutic recreation participants to register will get to be first in line to meet Santa. Call Summer at 303-471-7043 or go to https:// hrcaonline.org/classes-campsactivities/therapeutic-recreationspecial-event-rsvp to register.

Santa Visit: 9 a.m. to noon Satur-

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www.lonetreeartscenter.org or call 720-509-1000.

this week’s TOP FIVE Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Presented by the adult choir, orchestra and children’s choir, with narration by CPR’s Karla Walker. Call Mark Zwilling at 303-794-2683 or go to gostandrew.com.

Holiday Ice Show: Dec. 13-15 at South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., and Family Sports Ice Arena, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Admission is free with the donation of a nonperishable food items.

Go to ssprd.org for schedules.

Christmas Carriage Parade: noon Saturday, Dec. 14 in downtown Parker. All-equestrian parade of horse-drawn carriages, wagons, surreys and

day, Dec. 14 at Broadway and Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. Park in the Highlands Ranch Metro District parking lot, 62 Plaza Drive. No parking allowed along Plaza Drive.

Call 303-791-0430.

Robert Wright Watercolors: exhibit on display from Sunday, Dec. 15 to Jan. 8 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Ave., Highlands Ranch.

Watercolors completed over 25 years of scenes from his travels around Colorado, the United States and 28 foreign countries.

3D Art Exhibit: on display from Dec. 16 to Jan. 9 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Featuring wood artists George Smith and Jim Olson. In the Harmon Library.

Christmas with Reunited Vocal Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Upbeat and contemporary Christmas car-

stagecoaches. Go to www.parkeronline.org/826/ Christmas-Carriage-Parade Smithtonians Christmas: Two Littleton handbell choir performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Call 303-795-3961.

Home for the Holidays: Wednesday, Dec. 18 to Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Family-friendly holiday spectacular. Sensory-friendly performance on Dec. 22 Go to www. lonetreeartscenter.org/homefortheholidays2019 or call 720-509-1000.

Cardiology Associates, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Join cardiologists and providers from South Denver Cardiology for a walking program. Go to https:// www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9048.

Discovery of the South Pole: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join Active Mins for the story of those who perished and prevailed in the discovery of the South Pole.

Nutrition for Heart Failure: 1:302:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Learn more about the foods that can help your condition as well as tips on what to avoid. Go to https:// www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9070 Ugly Sweater Brew Run: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 22 at Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Social fun run/walk along the Platte River trail and then enjoy seasonal brews or hot chocolate and a big ugly sweater contest. Go to https://www. rockymountainbrewruns.com/ ugly-sweater-brew-run Holiday Used Book Sale: through Dec. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Proceeds benefit the Bemis Library and Littleton Museum. Contact Bernice Reed at 303 955-6845 or Barbara Brann at 303-909-1412.

ols. Call Mark Zwilling at 303-7942683 or go to gostandrew.com.

Littleton

Walk with a Doc: 9-10 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14 at South Denver

Parker

Holiday Art & Gift Market: open through Dec. 29 at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 Powers Ave., Littleton.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, with Friday hours extended until 8 p.m. Sunday hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ceramics, toys, stocking stuffers, paintings, tree ornaments, jewelry, purses, birdhouses and more created by Littleton Fine Arts Guild members,

with the addition of some vendors.

Go to http://depotartgallery.org.

A Hudson Christmas: 5-9 p.m. on select days through Dec. 31. Santa visit hours are 5-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 23. Tickets are available at altitudetickets.com or at the Hudson Gardens welcome center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

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

Seussical Jr.: 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14 and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15 at The Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Presented by Joyful Light Youth Theater. Go to https:// parkerarts.org for tickets.

Carriage Parade Day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Hot chocolate, activities and games. Registration is recommended, but not required.

Visit with the town’s Santa; to sign up for a Santa visit, go to www. parkeronline.org/826/ChristmasCarriage-Parade.

Alliance Stage presents This Wonderful Life: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Presented by Alliance Stage. Go to https://tickets.parkerarts.org Holiday Showcase: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Presented by Mile High Dance Center. Go to https:// tickets.parkerarts.org Santa’s Naughty List: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21 at the Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Burlesque, drag queen revelry.

Presented

by Parker Arts. Show contains adult content. Go to https://tickets. parkerarts.org

Polar Party: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle. Family-friendly obstacle course, crafts and photos with Santa. Soccer activities and a dance performance. Go to ssprd. org to register.

Improv for a Claus: 8-9:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 at The Studio at Mainstreet, 19600 Mainstreet, Parker.

Parker Players improvisers will perform sketch comedy in the style of a Second City Revue. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Feed My Starving Children. Go to https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/improvfor-a-claus-at-the-studiomainstreet-tickets-65387879909

Cookies and Company: 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Lone Tree HUB, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Living and Aging Well in Lone Tree program. Go to https:// cityoflonetree.com/events.

The Nutcracker of Parker: through Dec. 21 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Colorado School of Dance presentation. Go to https://parkerarts.org for tickets and showtimes.

Classical Holiday, Handel’s Messiah: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Presented by the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. Go to https://

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CRAFTS FROM PAGE 1

Amy Albi, 62, right, and her husband, John Albi, 68, run a table Dec. 7 at the Goodson Recreation Center’s annual craft fair. It was the first-ever craft show as a vendor for Amy Albi, an Acres Green resident.

PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD Anita Cooper, 68, stands next to leather accessories she sells Dec. 7 at Goodson Rec Center. Her business name is “Nita Louise.”

Art made of beer bottle caps and reclaimed wood — one piece bearing the phrase “man cave” — sits Dec. 7 at Goodson Recreation Center’s annual craft fair.

recovered. In the meantime, she came up with the idea that helped her pass the time.

She arranges glass blocks with string lights inside for the holidays — with sports team memorabilia on the front.

“I do it for the fun,” Leonida said. “All the money I make goes to the grandkids at Christmas.”

The Goodson Recreation Center event was the first-ever craft show for Amy Albi, an Acres Green resident who decided to build on a flash of inspiration.

“I saw in the background of a TV show an American flag made of beer bottle caps,” said Albi, 62, who decided to make art out of those caps and reclaimed wood. “Through word of mouth, friends and family heard about it.”

Customers gave her positive reactions, she said.

“And they’re glad I’m recycling,” Albi laughed.

Goodson rec center is located at 6315 S. University Blvd. in Centennial, near East Arapahoe Road.

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SPORTS

Athlete is the all-around deal Julianna Dalton chosen as Volleyball Player of Year

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Julianna Dalton’s performance in the girls state volleyball finals at the Denver Coliseum cemented the selection of the Chaparral standout as the 2019 Colorado Community Media Volleyball Player of the Year.

Dalton was dominant in the 3-1 state title win over Valor Christian on Nov. 16.

“Julianna is the most well-rounded player in the state,” said Chaparral coach Amanda West. “Teams base their scouting report around her, yet she consistently achieves the top in all categories in the state: attacking percentage, digs, aces, and blocks. Other coaches are extremely impressed with her attacking and blocking, but at 6-5, they are blown away with her serving, digging and passing.

“Julianna goes wherever the team needs her based on our scouting report of the other team. She will be a middle if the other middle is a primary, or a right side if the other team has a great outside. Not only is Julianna athletic, but her leadership skills are incredible both on and off the court. She is a team captain and leads our team physically, mentally, and emotionally, pushing each

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Chaparral’s Julianna Dalton (19) presented all kinds of problems for opponents all over the court this season.

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Move pays off for Regis Jesuit standout Lauren Pendergast named Field Hockey Player of the Year

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Lauren Pendergast is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Field Hockey Player of the Year.

PAUL DISALVO

Lauren Pendergast, sometimes better known by her nickname of LP, changed positions this season and still led the Regis Jesuit field hockey team in points.

Pendergast moved to center midfield this season and finished with 30 points (11 goals, eight assists) and helped the Raiders advance to the state finals.

LP is the 2019 Colorado Community Media South Metro Field Hockey Player of the Year.

“I practiced a lot during the off season and also changed positions,” said Pendergast. “I used to play on the outside. I was a winger on the right mid. I played center mid this year so that was a little different, SEE PENDERGAST, P31

he high school basketball season tipped off Dec. 2, when schools were allowed to play their first games.

Cherry Creek boys coach Kent Dertinger will have to wait a little longer to see how this season’s team will come together.

The Bruins opened the season Dec. 5-7 with games against Grand Junction Central, Fruita Monument and Grand Junction in the Warrior Challenge.

However, five basketball players missed the tournament because they played for the victorious Bruins in the state championship football game on Dec. OVERTIME 7 against Columbine.

Quarterback Julian Hammond III, defensive back and kick returner Myles Purchase, tight end Gunnar Helm and defensive ends Arden Walker and Delonte Dickey also play Jim Benton basketball.

Hammond, whose grandfather was former ABA Denver Rockets player Julian Hammond, and Purchase led the team last season as sophomores in scoring with 20.5 and 13.0 point-pergame averages.

“Myles and Julian are always handling the basketball even during the football season,” Dertinger said. “It will take them some time to get their basketball legs and wind but we will ease them in.

“I expect that they will play Dec. 12 at Boulder for us, but I will have to manage their time.”

Dertinger pointed out there will be two Hammonds playing this season.

“Interesting side note is Julian’s little brother Christian is a ninthgrader and made the trip to Grand Junction, and he certainly helped us at the varsity level,” the coach said.

National competitors Colorado state 5A cross country champions Cole Sprout, a senior at Valor Christian, and Riley Stewart, a sophomore who goes to Cherry Creek, won individual titles at the NXR Southwest Regionals Nov. 23 in Casa Grande, Arizona.

The top five finishers plus the top two teams qualified for the 16th annual Nike Cross Nationals, which were scheduled to be held Dec. 7 in Portland, Oregon.

Sprout won the regional event with a time of 14:41.4. Stewart captured the women’s 5,000 meter regional title with a time of 17:03.8.

SEE BENTON, P31

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In May, two cubs and an adult bear are seen by a watering hole in the Backcountry.

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Wildlife star in Backcountry social media Online photos show elk, bears, bobcats and more

BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Highlands Ranch Backcountry’s best trail photos of the year are now being showcased through the conservation property’s social media, showing bears, elk, bobcats and more wandering through the wilderness area.

The photos are from various locations across the 13-square-mile property, which is owned and maintained by the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

Every Tuesday until the end of the December, the Backcountry team will

be sharing their favorite photos from the year on their Facebook page, @ HRCABackcountry, using the tag #trailcamtuesday.

“It’s a great way to educate our community on the diversity of wildlife that exists in the Backcountry,” spokeswoman Lindsey McKissick said. “The community gets an up-close look at the local wildlife with minimal impact to the animals or their habitats.”

Staff placed the trail cameras near water sources in the Backcountry to help their biologists monitor herd health, species numbers, diversity and patterns, she said.

“The diversity of species that we currently see on a regular basis is a promising sign that our conservation work is having a positive impact and that the ecosystem is healthy and thriving,” McKissick said.

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more of moving the ball around, and it allowed me to get up and score more goals.

“I really enjoyed the new position. I enjoyed having a more central role. I play soccer too and I’m a center mid so it’s a position I’m accustomed to.”

Regis Jesuit coach Spencer Wagner praised the play of Pendergast.

“She was our number one playmaker this season and led us to a championship last season with her goals,” said Wagner.

“No one has made more of an impact on our last two seasons

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member of the team to become better players. Her ability to manage and harness the team dynamics makes everyone around her better.”

For the season, Dalton had 288 kills and a 45.2 percentage, a .316

that our captain Lauren Pendergast.”

Pendergast started playing field hockey as a freshman.

“I wanted a fall sport and I heard from some upperclassmen that played and they really enjoyed it,” recalled Pendergast.

“I tried out and decided I really liked the sport.”

Pendergast has “LP” included on the rosters handed out at games.

“That’s what everyone calls me,” said LP. “I was playing soccer years ago and we had three girls named Lauren on the team. Coach asked me what was my nickname and I said I didn’t have one. He said, then you are LP. Most of my family and friends call me LP.”

kills percentage, 51 service aces, 51 blocks, 244 digs and 547 assists.

“I’ve been watching Chaparral Volleyball since I was 5 and this season is everything I ever wanted,” said Dalton. “This group of girls is really something special and from the moment we started practicing I knew we all wanted to achieve the same goal. It feels truly amazing to win it with this group and for our school.”

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Stewart didn’t rest as she ran in the Foot Locker Midwest on a muddy course in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Nov. 29, finished seventh and qualified for the Foot Locker Nationals, which will be held Dec. 14 in San Diego. Parker Wolfe, a junior at Cherry Creek, also advanced to the Foot Locker nationals with a 15:59 time in the Kenosha meet.

A team of girls from Valor Christian surprised the field of top 25 teams in the country and finished second to qualify to compete along with 22 other teams for the national title in the Nike Cross Nationals.

The individuals on the Valor girls team who competed in the national meet were Lanie Szuch, Taylor Whitfield, Isabella Prosceno, Ashley Jones, Reese Dragovich and Bri Teegarden.

Vista Nation’s boys team was second in the Arizona regional to earn its ticket to compete for the national team championship.

Athletes on the Vista Nation boys team were Harrison Witt, Davis Helmerich, Jack O’Sullivan, Seth Rouse, Kyle Boe, Jayden Nats and Colin Mooney.

Honor roll Each week, performances of south

metro athletes and teams will be highlighted. This week’s performances were selected from games, matches and meets between Dec. 2 and Dec. 5.

Heritage used a big third quarter, outscoring rival Littleton 25-12, and went on to record a 64-55 boys basketball victory on Dec. 2. Senior Kai Bertram scored 26 points to lead Littleton.

Highlands Ranch overcame a seven-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter and posted a 70-64 boys basketball win over Smoky Hill on Dec. 3.

Senior Tim Brown and sophomore Jaeton Hackley each had 18 points as the Douglas County boys basketball team opened the season on Dec. 3 with a 71-48 triumph over Denver South.

Senior Heidi Haze had seven steals to go along with three rebounds and nine points in ThunderRidge’s 45-12 girls basketball conquest of Pueblo County on Dec. 4.

Senior Amy Holland scored 14 points to help Mountain Vista earn a 58-38 girls basketball win over Rampart on Dec. 4.

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County Emergency Telephone Service Authority (DCETSA), in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the design, installation, and maintenance of eighteen (18) new dispatch consoles to replace the existing aging stations that were installed in 2006. Installation is to occur over several phases and includes the breakdown and removal of existing consoles.

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ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019 @ 10:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW Douglas County Government and the Douglas NE and Western IA Eastern CO ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNCounty Emergency Telephone Service AuthorITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS ity (DCETSA), in conjunction with the Douglas 1626 Washington St. 222 Oak Ave. AND TOUR THE WORKSITE LOCATION. THE County Sheriff’s Office, hereinafter referred to as Blair, NE 68008 Eaton, CO 80615 MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN 402-426-5022 970-230-2052 design, installation, and maintenance of eightJUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE CENTER, een (18) new dispatch consoles to replace the CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ALL www.GingerichStructures.com existing aging stations that were installed in VENDORS MUST CLEAR SECURITY PRIOR sponsored by boat angel outreach centers STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN 2006. Installation is to occur over several TO 10:00AM. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE Public Notice phases and includes the breakdown and removBIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY al of existing consoles.

SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) BID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT. #050-19 ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019 @ DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 10:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or DISPATCH CENTER CONSOLE FURNITURE SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW System website at www.rockymountainbidsysDouglas County Government and the Douglas ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNtem.com. IFB documents are not available for County Emergency Telephone Service AuthorITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS purchase from Douglas County Government and ity (DCETSA), in conjunction with the Douglas AND TOUR THE WORKSITE LOCATION. THE can only be accessed from the above-menCounty Sheriff’s Office, hereinafter referred to as MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE tioned website. While the IFB documents are the County, respectfully requests bids from reavailable electronically, Douglas County cannot LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN sponsible qualified firms for the provision of the accept electronic bid responses.

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INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) or to the due date and time. Electronic and/or BID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT. #050-19 faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019 @ DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE will be received until 3:00pm, on Tuesday, JanuThe IFB documents may be reviewed and/or 10:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY DISPATCH CENTER CONSOLE FURNITURE ary 7, 2020 by the Douglas County Finance Deprinted from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. partment, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, System website at www.rockymountainbidsysTHE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW Douglas County Government and the Douglas Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids tem.com. IFB documents are not available for ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNCounty Emergency Telephone Service Authorwill not be considered which are received after purchase from Douglas County Government and ITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS ity (DCETSA), in conjunction with the Douglas the time stated, and any bids so received will be can only be accessed from the above-menAND TOUR THE WORKSITE LOCATION. THE County Sheriff’s Office, hereinafter referred to as returned unopened. tioned website. While the IFB documents are MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE the County, respectfully requests bids from reavailable electronically, Douglas County cannot LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN sponsible qualified firms for the provision of the accept electronic bid responses.

Douglas County Government reserves the right JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE CENTER, design, installation, and maintenance of eightto reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, inCASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ALL een (18) new dispatch consoles to replace the Bid response shall be submitted in a sealed enformalities, or irregularities contained in a said VENDORS MUST CLEAR SECURITY PRIOR existing aging stations that were installed in velope plainly marked “IFB No. 050-19, DCSO bid and furthermore, to award a contract for TO 10:00AM. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE 2006. Installation is to occur over several Dispatch Center Console Furniture” and mailed items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY phases and includes the breakdown and removor hand-carried to the address shown below prideemed to be in the best interest of the County SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A al of existing consoles. or to the due date and time. Electronic and/or to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to neBID RESPONSE ON THIS PROJECT. faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids gotiate optional items/services with the successON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019 @ will be received until 3:00pm, on Tuesday, Januful bidder.

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