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Candy Man makes sweet return to Parker Adventist Volunteer brings treats, jokes to hospital staff

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fred Vincent, 88, was gearing up for his first day back to volunteering at Parker Adventist Hospital, after nearly a year of absence due to illness.

Vincent has been a volunteer at the hospital for 14 years, and is affectionately known by the staff as the Candy Man, as he delivers candy, snacks and jokes to hospital staff every Tuesday.

Dressed in a crisp shirt and sharply pressed slacks, Vincent wheels his cart through the hospital in search of staff members who may be too busy to grab a bite to eat, and delivers fruit, chips, water and candy to the hard workers.

“I’ve always volunteered whenever I can,” said Vincent. “I retired in 1994 and moved to Colorado in 2002 with my wife Katrina. I like to see the people smile when I come in, and I always have a joke for them. I keep a big book of medical jokes in my bag.”

Vincent was dearly missed during his absence, and when he opened the door to each department and entered with his cart, employees from every corner of the room came over to greet him with hugs and smiles.

“Fred is always good for hugs, a piece of Bit-O-Honey and a joke,” said employee Kim Samuels. “I’m so glad to see him back. We were worried about him.”

Vincent approached his second department of the day, and was once again the recipient of hugs and praise.

“Everyone loves Fred,” said Kathy Shockley. “He brings absolute joy.

People would stalk the halls looking for him. The past year has been sad, we’ve been worried about him.”

Vincent said his route usually takes about three hours, but on his first day

Volunteer Fred Vincent, 88, is met with smiles by employees at Parker Adventist Hospital when he arrives with snacks, treats and jokes each Tuesday.

PHOTOS BY TABATHA STEWART back he planned for a longer shift, since he couldn’t walk more than a few yards before someone stopped him to welcome him back and catch up.

Even the busiest of employees take time out of their schedule to visit with Vincent. His trip through the surgical ward brought nurses and busy doctors over to grab a bottle of water, a granola bar and Vincent’s favorite joke.

Rachel Robinson, director of community and public relations for Parker Adventist, said Vincent fills a muchneeded role as a volunteer.

“Folks here are so busy. The clinical staff take care of patients all day long, and don’t always get lunch or a break,” said Robinson. “Fred takes good care of them.”

Volunteer Fred Vincent receives a big hug from Ingrid Johnson as he makes his rounds through Parker Adventist Hospital.

Vincent has volunteered there for 14 years, and recently returned after a year off due to illness.

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School board approves special education task force Group will present its findings before July 30

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the Jan. 16 Douglas County School Board meeting, several parents and teachers wearing yellow clothing, prior to taking the stand to deliver a public comment, placed yellow roses on the desks of the seven board members.

The color signified special-needs students of the school district.

“It’s kids,” said Gary Colley, a retired teacher wearing a bright yellow scarf. “I’ll wear any color for kids.”

The group in yellow attended the meeting to support an item on the agenda: forming the Special Education Advisory Task Force, which the board ultimately approved 7-0.

Made up of district staff, parents and community members, the task force will survey parents of special-needs students and special-needs teachers on the services currently offered. It will use the results to form a report outlining the “strengths, needs and goals of current special education services and school-based services, recommendations and measures for future focus,” according to district documents.

In March 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously to set a new legal standard for special education

in public schools across the country.

In the decision, Chief Justice John Roberts said that it is not enough for school districts to offer minimal instruction for special-needs children.

The school programs must be “reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child’s circumstances.”

The decision followed the case of Endrew F., an autistic Douglas County School District student whose parents say he wasn’t provided with the level of public education required by federal law. They sought reimbursement from the school district for the child’s tuition and related expenses at a private school. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately sided with the parents.

The Douglas County School District Special Education Department provides support and development to 85 school sites, according to the district’s website. Approximately 1,225 special educators, related service providers and educational assistants attend to 6,400 special-needs students in the district. If a student meets eligibility requirements for special education, he or she will be put on an Individual Education Plan.

At the board meeting, several parents highlighted drawbacks of these services.

Kristen DeBeer is the parent of a “twice exceptional” son in 10th grade at a charter school in Highlands Ranch.

She was told that her son would lose

‘If we only go after this with what is not working, we will lose some very important information. We want to be able to replicate the stories of success.’

David Ray, president, Douglas County School Board his IEP if he participated in a concurrent enrollment program at a nearby community college, which all students at the charter school are offered, she said at the school board meeting.

DeBeer filed a complaint with the Colorado Department of Education, which determined the charter school committed five violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees a “free appropriate public education” to all students with disabilities.

“Endorsed by the district, this charter school and its actions have put this district at great risk — risk of further legal expenditures, risk of losing funding for noncompliance with state-mandated remedies, and most importantly risk of failing to appropriately and legally support students with learning disabilities like mine,” DeBeer said.

“This behavior must be stopped.”

The Special Education Advisory Task Force will present its report, as well as costs associated with its recommendations, before July 30.

Board President David Ray noted the importance of the task force looking at what is working within the district’s special education department.

“If we only go after this with what is not working, we will lose some very important information,” Ray said.

“We want to be able to replicate the stories of success.”

Board members requested that Chris Ciancio-Schor, an educator for more than 30 years, be the board’s liaison for the task force. Ciancio-Schor enthusiastically accepted. Interim Superintendent Erin Kane will select the staff member who will work with the task force. The task force will be open to the public. A regular meeting schedule is to be established.

“I have confidence that if you put people with a similar goal in a room, they will figure it out,” Ray said. “The intent of this task force is to be very focused on productivity.”

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8February 2, 2018

School voucher program case dismissed by Colorado Supreme Court Decision marks the end of a battle that started in 2011

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered a controversial school voucher program case to be dismissed, according to a news release from the Douglas County School District. The decision was made Jan. 25, roughly six weeks after the Douglas County School Board voted to rescind the program.

“I am proud to be part of this monumental decision to end the Choice Scholarship Program,” Wendy Vogel, vice president of the school board, said in the release. “This program created huge divides in our community and did not have the support of many of our residents. Now we can focus on providing our schools with the resources needed to be successful.”

A majority board of reform-minded members first voted to approve the Choice Scholarship Program in 2011.

Designed to accommodate 500 students, it allowed students’ parents to use state-provided, per-pupil money toward tuition at private schools, including religiously affiliated institutions.

Taxpayers for Public Education — a Colorado-based, nonprofit organization that advocates for a strong public education system, its website says — subsequently filed a lawsuit against the district to stop the voucher program.

A Denver judge halted the program that same year, but in 2013, a state appeals court reversed that decision. The state’s top court in June 2015 issued a ruling saying using public funds for religious schooling was illegal.

The district filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in September 2015.

In June of this year, the school voucher program got another look from the Colorado Supreme Court following a

ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on a similar case in Missouri. In the case Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, a Missouri church sued after being denied state funding for a preschool playground because the Missouri state Constitution forbids financially supporting a religious institution.

On June 26, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the state’s original decision violated the U.S. Constitution’s protection of the free exercise of religion by excluding churches from state programs with a secular intent.

As a result of the ruling in Missouri, the court sent back to the Colorado Supreme Court the case known as Taxpayers for Public Education v. Douglas County School District, which was tied up in court for roughly seven months.

The president of Taxpayers for Public Education released a statement following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision.

“We are very pleased with the Court’s decision and that the misuse of public school funds to pay for private education in Douglas County is over,” Cindy Barnard said in a Jan. 26 news release. “The dismissal of the appeal, together with the election of a new anti-voucher slate of School Board members in the Douglas County School District, ensures that the district’s focus will now turn to using public dollars to strengthen public schools.”

In the Nov. 7 school board election, voters elected four anti-reform candidates — Krista Holtzmann, Kevin Leung, Anthony Graziano and Christina Ciancio-Schor — who outwardly opposed the voucher program throughout their campaigns. They filled the seats of four reform-minded members, signaling a change in a majority board that espoused policies that, to many people, caused an exodus of teachers in recent years.

At a special meeting Dec. 4, the new board voted to rescind the Choice Scholarship Program.

‘The Rock’ sends well wishes to injured deputy Deputy Jeff Pelle ‘a giant fan’ of Dwayne Johnson STAFF REPORT

Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Jeff Pelle, one of the four officers injured in the New Year’s Eve shooting that killed Deputy Zackari Parrish, got a special shout out from a movie star.

In a video, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson offered words of encouragement as Pelle works toward recovery. “I wanted to wish you well,” Johnson said in

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the video, adding he’d followed Pelle’s story. “I heard about the scenario you went through. I heard about your loss.”

Pelle sent a Tweet to Johnson on Jan. 24 to thank him for the message, saying he was “a giant fan.”

“Grateful you’re with us to receive this message. Stay strong and let’s get you up and at em very soon,” Johnson Tweeted back to Pelle, offering his condolences for the loss of Parrish.

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Grief in wake of Adams County deputy shooting Many questions surround Jan. 24 shooting near Thornton

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The only thing that the Adams County Sheriff ’s Department was saying officially about a Jan. 24 shooting in the 8700 block of Dawson Street was that one of their own, 31-year-old Deputy Heath Gumm, had been shot and killed.

From Sheriff Michael McIntosh to District Attorney Dave Young, officials were silent on just about everything else they know about the shooting, from what led up to it to what kind of weapon was used.

Via Twitter on Jan. 26, the sheriff ’s office identified 22-year-old Dreion Martise Dearing as the suspected shooter, but McIntosh declined to talk about the suspect and demanded that media not use his photograph. Dearing was in court Jan. 26 facing charges of first-degree murder of a police officer, assault and burglary and was due back in court Jan. 31 for a formalcharges hearing.

It’s a sad, difficult time for his office, McIntosh said at Jan. 26 press conference, before asking the media to give deputies the weekend off from media questions.

McIntosh said police were no longer looking for two other men involved in the incident. McIntosh said deputies were able to contact the two and met with them. They have not been charged with any crime and are free, he said.

Investigators released the Dawson Street crime scene the afternoon of Jan. 26, but McIntosh said police were still speaking with potential witnesses.

McIntosh said there were no other updates and that no other information would be released over the weekend.

A funeral for Deputy Gumm has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road in Lafayette.

McIntosh also said his department was attending three funerals for retired sheriff ’s office personnel over the weekend and into this week, including a service for former Sheriff Bill Shearer.

“The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office, right now, is grieving, we are hurting and we are doing an investigation,” McIntosh said. “We are running hard and trying to make sure we are covering all of the appropriate information that we need to cover. We need some time this weekend to make sure we are connecting the dots to everything that is going on.”

Assault reported Gumm was among the Adams County deputies who responded to reports of an assault in progress at 7 p.m.

Jan. 24 on Dawson Street near 87th on reports of an assault in progress.

When told the suspect had fled the scene, deputies began searching

People leave flowers on an Adams County cruiser, part of an informal memorial to Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm during a press conference at the Adams County Sheriff’s Department substation, 74th and Colorado Boulevard, on Jan. 25. Gumm was killed Jan. 24, and people began leaving mementos on a county cruiser in his honor.

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HOW TO HELP The Adams County Sheriff ’s Foundation is collecting donations for Gumm’s family at adcosheriffsfoundation.org/donate The Gumm family has asked that in lieu of flowers people donate to Children’s Hospital.

Adams County Sheriff Michael McIntosh speaks with the press during an afternoon conference Jan. 25 at the sheriff’s department substation at Colorado Boulevard and 74th about the shooting a night earlier that claimed the life of one of his deputies, Heath Gumm. the area and contacted a male that matched suspect descriptions, according to the sheriff ’s office’s original news release.

According to the release, the suspect ran and deputies pursued him behind a nearby house, where he allegedly pulled out a gun and began shooting, striking Gumm in the chest.

Gumm was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead there. Gumm lived in Westminster with his wife and family members. He had been with the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office since 2012.

McIntosh said Gumm was wearing a tactical vest that the deadly bullet bypassed.

“There are places on a vest that are not protected, and sometimes this is what we see,” McIntosh said. “Until we get further into it, we will not know what happened, whether it was a failure of the vest or if it struck an area the vest did not cover.”

The suspect, meanwhile, ran off but was later found and taken into custody. Deputies continue looking

for two other men regarding their involvement in the initial assault.

McIntosh said police had the area shut down within 30 minutes of the shooting. The neighborhood is located in unincorporated Adams County, one block east and south of Thornton’s southern municipal boundary.

It remained that way until late the afternoon of Jan. 25, with crime-scene tape and police vehicles blocking both sides of the 8700 block of Edison, Desoto and Dawson street. Police kept the middle of the block of Dawson Street isolated until they released the scene on Jan. 26.

Schools closed Mapleton Public Schools closed 11 area schools on Jan. 25 due to police actions while Adams County 12 Five Star Schools closed five of their schools for the day. All schools reopened on Jan. 26 and classes resumed.

The Adams County Sheriff ’s Office set up a public tip line, 720 322-1313, to collect information about the shooting.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags flown at half-staff in Gumm’s honor on Jan. 25.

At the Adams County Sheriff ’s Office substation at 72nd and Colorado Boulevard, mourners and well-wishers brought food and water for deputies and built a makeshift memorial to honor Gumm.

Donated flowers, stuffed animals, balloons and candles were later moved to decorate a sheriff ’s department vehicle near the site. Families and mourners continued to come to the site over the weekend.

That outpouring was recognized by Gumm’s wife, parents and siblings.

The family issued a letter Jan. 26 thanking the community for their support.

“We have truly been amazed by the generous nature of the community,” the family said in their letter. “Our hearts are warmed by the display of compassion from complete strangers who stood, and continue to stand, alongside our family.”

McIntosh said his office had created a link off of the sheriff office’s web page (www.adamssheriff.org/deputygumm) to provide information about Gumm, the shooting, donations in his honor and upcoming memorial services.

McIntosh said the department has been working with the family to find a good venue for a memorial service.

The funeral itself has been scheduled for 11 a.m. in Lafayette’s Flatirons Community Church. That’s a non-denominational church with an auditorium that seats up to 3,000 people.

He noted that Colorado’s law enforcement community had been through a similar experience within the past month when Douglas County Sheriff ’s Deputy Zackari Parrish was shot to death by a suspect on New Year’s Eve. His Jan. 5 funeral drew more than 5,000 mourners, and McIntosh said he expected a similar response for Gumm.

“It takes a huge venue and a lot of logistics to put it together,” McIntosh said.

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Schoolhouse on Mainstreet reopening near end of month Facility undergoes restoration to original condition

BY TABATHA STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After more than three years of work, the historic Schoolhouse on Mainstreet, at 19650 E. Mainstreet in Parker, will reopen Feb. 24 with an open house for the public from 10 a.m. to noon. The unveiling of the space will let residents see what the school looked like more than 100 years ago, as the historic landmark has been restored to its original condition when it opened in 1915.

“As a historic landmark, we must keep the same authenticity, except for fire and safety additions,” said Elaine Mariner, cultural director for Parker Arts. “It’s really a big deal to complete this restoration. It’s been a very selective process to get the right architect and designers on board.”

Mariner said the project has been funded through state historic funds and grants, as well as money contributed through the Town of Parker.

The town purchased the schoolhouse around 1995 to use for community, cultural and recreational activities.

Restoring a historic landmark is a complicated matter, according to Mariner, and contractors faced many challenges while restoring the schoolhouse.

“For instance, they have to use as many of the original materials as possible,” said Mariner. “If they have to use new materials, they have to make it match the old, but it also has to be made clear that it is new material. So trying to match brick that is more than 100 years old can take some effort.”

Workers left the original chalkboards that lined the classrooms, and used hardware replicas for things such as mechanisms that run the transom windows, which were also left intact and functioning. The old cafeteria was restored and now houses a spacious dance studio. Elevators were allowed as an addition to meet requirements for accessibility, and one

The Schoolhouse on Mainstreet in Parker will re-open to the public Feb. 24, after three years of work to restore it to its original look in 1915.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTER

of the smaller classrooms has been turned into a parent lounge and bridal room.

An artist studio overlooking Mainstreet was created, and the first artistin-residence Lorenzo Chavez currently occupies the space. Mariner said the hope is to house a local artist until that person’s career takes off, then fill the space with another artist.

While work on the schoolhouse itself is restricted by the historic designation, the annex was added to the schoolhouse later, and does not fall under the same designation.

Improvements to the annex include a new “Steampunk” theme, including exposed pipes, beams and Edison lights. A concession stand and receiving area have been opened up to create a larger space, and dressing rooms have been created for performers. The 200-person theater has new seats and risers, and provides a better sight line for attendees.

Sydney Mahnken, outreach specialist for Parker Arts, toured the facility recently and said she was amazed at the progress.

“For those who work here, it’s just really grown,” said Mahnken.

“They’ve really opened it up and it will be a big surprise for staff.”

Mayor Mike Waid shared some of his fondest memories of the Schoolhouse on Mainstreet via email.

“The first time I heard a live chorale

Original, scarred wood lines the windows at the historic Schoolhouse in Mainstreet in Parker. The building has been under renovation since 2015. As a historic landmark, it must be restored as closely as possible to the original building.

TABATHA STEWART

SCHOOLHOUSE HISTORY According to the Town of Parker Historic Preservation Committee, the Schoolhouse on Mainstreet opened in 1915 as the Parker consolidated schoolhouse, serving students in grade one through 12. Two outhouses served as bathrooms, and it wasn’t until 1924 that the school received electricity.

In 1958, high school students were sent to Castle Rock, and the building closed for school services in 1966. The United Methodist Church purchased the building in 1970, and added the annex building. The Town of Parker purchased the building around 1995, to use as a cultural center, and included space for the Parker Area Historical Society to house a small history museum. performance in my life was at the Schoolhouse,” he wrote. “My oldest son took hunter’s safety at the Schoolhouse. The first community group meeting I attended in Parker was at the Schoolhouse. The first time I was ever exposed to Parker history was at the Schoolhouse, and the first live theatrical performance I had seen in Parker was at the Schoolhouse.”

Renovation of the property cost $3 million — $2 million for the schoolhouse, and $1 million for the annex.

The schoolhouse will now be home to dance classes, plays, jazz nights, and dance productions. The space will also be available for rent for special

Parker Arts Cultural Director Elaine Mariner operates a transom window in the historic Schoolhouse on Mainstreet.

The school house has been under restoration since 2015, and will open Feb. 24, with an open house from 10 a.m. to noon.

TABATHA STEWART occasions. Tickets for plays and productions at the schoolhouse can be purchased through www.parkerarts. org or by calling 303-805-6800.

The public is invited to attend the open house Feb. 24, where hot chocolate will be served, musical entertainment will be provided and craft projects will be available for the kids.

Stock show touts near-record attendance with 705,574 visitors STAFF REPORT

The recently concluded 112th National Western Stock Show boasted the second highest attendance in the show’s history, with 705,574 visitors, according to a stock show news release.

The largest stock show attendance was in 2006 for the 100th anniversary, with 726,972 people.

“We appreciate every person, young and old, from near and far that came out to make memories with us,” Paul Andrews, president and CEO of the National Western Stock Show, said in the news release. “To host over 700,000 guests in 16

days is tremendous, not to mention historic.”

The National Western Scholarship Trust is funded by three primary sources, and each source had “a remarkable year,” according to the news release.

The Junior Livestock Auction had a record year, raising $916,250 with a percentage of the total going to fund the Scholarship Trust. The Citizen of the West dinner, honoring Dr. Tony Frank, sold out the Events Center arena floor. The Coors Western Art exhibit had “a great year,” and a portion of the proceeds fund the Scholarship Trust.

All three of those events will produce enough revenue to fund a projected 100 scholarships throughout Colorado and Wyoming for students studying the fields of agriculture and rural medicine.

“The success of our show is due to the dedication and hard work of over 800 volunteers, the support of the City of Denver, the Board of Directors, our sponsor partners, the livestock and rodeo committees, and the amazing rodeo and stock show fans that come out every year to celebrate the western tradition we call the National Western Stock Show,” Andrews said.

Bareback bronc riding drew large crowds Jan. 15 for the MLK African-American Heritage Rodeo during the National Western Stock Show.

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Patrol unit named after fallen Douglas County deputy ZPIII is a nickname given to Parrish by his family

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On Jan. 24, Douglas County Deputy Zack Parrish’s patrol vehicle went back into service for the first time since the Dec. 31 shooting that took his life.

The vehicle is different — small but powerful details have been added to forever remember the fallen deputy.

Parrish, 29, was responding to a domestic Parrish dispute at a residence in the Copper Canyon Apartments, 3380 E. County Line Road, in Highlands Ranch, the morning of Dec. 31 when he was shot and killed. Four other law enforcements were wounded in what Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock called “an ambush-type of attack.”

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The sheriff ’s office announced on Facebook that Parrish’s unit, 1723, has officially been changed to unit ZPIII, a nickname Parrish was given by his family, which stands for Zach Parrish the third.

The new name has been placed on the sides and back of the vehicle.

“Sheriff Tony Spurlock has made ZPIII available for deputies on all o shifts to memorialize Zack and his c service to the Sheriff ’s Office and a our community,” the sheriff ’s office a posted, along with photos of the ve- e hicle, on Facebook.

Community members applauded 2 the sheriff ’s office for honoring Par- b rish.

D The Facebook post was shared Q about 4,400 times in two days.

H “Beautiful remembrance,” one user C B commented.

“This is well-considered and a splendid way to memorialize the life c c of a community servant who gave his all. Well done, Sheriff Spurlock,” c K another user said.

“How wonderful,” one user wrote. s “You will always be remembered a ZPIII.”

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In early January, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach announced charges against two Coloradans for allegedly double voting in Kansas and Colorado during the 2016 general election.

One voter, Bailey Ann McCaughey, 20, is suspected of having voted in both Finney County, Kansas, and Douglas County. The other suspect, Que J. Fullmer, allegedly voted in Hamilton County, Kansas, and in Colorado, where he owns a home in Brighton.

McCaughey was charged with one count of election perjury and one count of voting more than once, according to a Jan. 4 news release from Kobach’s office.

As of Jan. 26, McCaughey was scheduled to make her first appearance in Finney County district court

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on Feb. 10, said her attorney, Paul Oller.

She would not be required to enter a plea at that time, and Oller was still gathering information from the Kansas Secretary of State’s office to determine how they would approach the case, he said.

Oller said McCaughey was 19 years old, a Kansas resident and a first-time voter when the alleged double voting took place.

She had moved from Douglas County, where her parents lived at the time, to Finney County in order to attend college there.

“It’s a nice, bright, 20-year-old girl that, her first time she votes, ends up being charged with two felonies,” Oller said.

McCaughey told The Garden City Telegram she’d voted at the polls not knowing her mother had submitted her mail-in ballot, calling it an “honest mistake,” the newspaper reported.

The Kansas Secretary of State’s office declined to comment further on the charges against McCaughey.

The charges, although brought forward in Kansas, also spurred Colorado officials into action.

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On Jan. 23, a ThunderRidge High School student bit into a Tide Pod brought by another student and had to be treated by school nurses, Douglas County School District said in a statement. The act is part of a trend coined the “Tide Pod Challenge” that has made national news headlines in recent weeks.

In the challenge, individuals record themselves biting into a small gel-like pod, commonly colored blue, green and white, filled with a mixture of detergent, stain remover and color

protectant. Then they post their reaction on popular social media sites like YouTube or Facebook.

During the first two weeks of 2018, the country’s poison control centers responded to 39 reported cases of intentional Tide Pod ingestion among 13- to 19-year-olds, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. In the first three weeks of 2018, that number jumped to 86 cases.

Below are three things to know about the risky challenge that appears to be most popular among teenagers.

Depending on the amount ingested and the pH of the product, a laundry detergent pod can compromise the breathing airway, scar the esophagus, cause respiratory failure or alter mental status, said Kramer. There is “no safe way to play around with these,” he said.

“It’s really quite alarming that people would do this on purpose — kids and teenagers who are really old enough to know better,” said Kramer, adding that the behavior is typically seen in toddlers who mistake the pods for candy.

Dangers of consuming pods 1Laundry detergent pods contain a mix of toxic chemicals that if ingested can cause harm to the gastrointestinal tract, lungs and nervous system, according to Dr. Robert Kramer, who specializes in pediatric gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Addressing the issue 2The CEO of P&G, the parent company of Tide, released a statement on Jan. 22 voicing his concerns over the new challenge.

“As a father, seeing recent examples of young people intentionally take part in self-harming challenges like ingesting large amounts of cinnamon or the so-called ‘Tide Pods Challenge’ is extremely concerning,” David Taylor said, first referring to a viral food challenge that hit the internet in 2001.

Tide is being proactive in stopping the trend by “ensuring social media networks are removing videos that glorify this harmful behavior” and “partnering with advocacy and industry groups to help spread the word that this is dangerous behavior not to be copied,” Taylor said.

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YouTube is removing flagged videos of people participating in the “Tide Pod Challenge,” as it violates the company’s guidelines. Several news outlets have reported that Facebook is doing the same.

“YouTube’s Community Guidelines prohibit content that’s intended to encourage dangerous activities that have an inherent risk of physical harm,” a YouTube spokesperson said in an email correspondence with Colorado Community Media. “We work to quickly remove flagged videos that violate our policies.”

Talk to your kids 3Dr. Jenna Glover, licensed psychologist and director of psychology training at Children’s Hospital Colorado, encourages parents to have an ongoing conversation with their kids about social media engagement. Parents should directly talk to their children about the “Tide Pod Challenge” and its dangers, she said.

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unique,” the letter reads, also recommending the county refer the case to the district attorney for investigation.

In a written statement, Klotz said Colorado has “one of the most advanced centralized voter registration systems” that helps prevent duplicate votes from being counted within Colorado. The county’s first step in processing ballots is checking the central database to see if a voter has already voted elsewhere in the state. Only the first vote processed would be counted, Klotz said, and the second vote is forwarded to the district attorney’s office.

A similar process happens at the state level, Klotz said. The Secretary of State’s office is able to compare

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Upon Kobach’s announcement, the Colorado Secretary of State’s office sent word to Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Merlin Klotz, explaining records showed there was a Douglas County elector named “Bailey Ann McCaughey” who received credit for voting in Douglas County’s 2016 general election.

“We do not know if the individual charged in Kansas is the same individual currently registered in Douglas County, but the name is fairly

voter registration files with “a large number of other states.”

“When a potential voter duplication is found, the Secretary of State refers the potential case to the county of origin who after preliminary review forwards it to their respective DA for consideration and possible prosecution,” Klotz wrote.

Klotz said the process identifies a small number of cases of potential voter fraud each year. Colorado also contributes data to the Kansas-run Interstate Crosscheck Program, which may be how Kobach’s office identified the two Colorado voters charged in January.

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“We know that when you are talking about dangerous things, it actually decreases their risk of engaging in those behaviors,” Glover said.

District Attorney’s office confirmed they were investigating a case of an alleged double voting but declined to name the suspect or provide more details on the investigation. The spokesman could not provide a number of how many voter fraud cases the office has investigated in recent years, but said he was only aware of one other active case that is still pending.

As of the Jan. 4 charges, Kobach had obtained nine voter fraud convictions since 2015, when the Kansas Secretary of State received prosecutorial authority. There were three other cases pending in addition to McCaughey and Fulmer’s.

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“Once the conversation is open, you can get a sense of what your kid thinks about the latest craze — and if they’re safe,” Common Sense Media says. “Keep an open mind and intervene if you’re concerned.”

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have a suggestion: Do not eat laundry pods.However, if you use noodle soup to clean the tub, I may be wasting my time In 2017, there were more than 12,000 calls to U.S. Poison Control because of exposure to laundry pods.

They come in colorful wrappers and may look like delicious, fruity candy. However, most of the items sold on the very same aisle, things like disinfectants and grout cleaners, are not intended for consumption.

Someone said we eat with our eyes first. I know what it means, but it still sounds absurd. There are words of warning on every box of pods. There are words of warning on

dry cleaning bags too.

“Don’t put this bag over your head, and then sit down and read a book.”

Don’t. Don’t. Don’t.

Half the fun of life is learning things the hard way.

Don’t run around with scissors. You’ve heard that expression. I have never met anyone who ran around with scissors.

However, I have met someone who has gone swimming almost immediately after eating a full meal.

Me. Some people are exceptionally cautious, and some people throw caution out the win-

dow. The Wallendas, for example. I am very thankful I was not born into that family.

I am thankful my father did not do a lot of things that I might have been trained or tempted to do. He could have been a wing walker. I don’t even like to be inside an airplane.

Wing walking was popular in the 1920s.

Walkers would walk on airplanes that were right side up and upside down.

No one is going to say that I lived a life of gusto and verve. I don’t drive fast, or admire anyone who does.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The right question to ask focuses on how life was lived WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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e all have known someone who has sadly passed away.

And many times we find ourselves answering a very common question when we speak with another person who just found out about someone’s passing, “How did he or she die?”

That’s usually the first question right? It’s natural curiosity and basic human instinct to want to know. I would like

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us to challenge ourselves to ask a different question the next time we find ourselves in the same position. If we are ever asked how another person passed away, our new response should be, “First can I share with you how he or she lived?”

As people pass away, the reasons or causes aren’t nearly as important as how the person spent their time here on earth.

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We have a super choice In response to the writer of the letter “Crucial decision looms” I guess it wasn’t enough to elect board members who claim antipathy to school choice. This is a principle, by the way, spreading throughout our country. Now they apparently want to spend a good deal of money to find a superintendent who espouses their philosophy.

How about selecting an individual who has a track record for excellence in education. Someone who is an advocate for the students who are the “customers” of our educational system. I believe we have that person in our current superintendent. We don’t need a politician — we need an innovator and person with an open mind. Please keep this in mind during your selection process.

Marsha Jaroch Lone Tree Don’t blame the gun It is always interesting to hear the constant blame on the gun, not the person pulling the trigger. In the hands of a mentally deranged person, any gun is a killing machine. I have owned about every type of legal firearm for over 60 years, for target shooting and personal defense of my family and my country, if needed. I certainly have a problem with these people who would like to deprive law-abiding citizens the right to own certain types of guns they don’t approve of.

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for target shooting, not innocent civilians. Tell you what, Mr.Legg, you choose your road, I shall choose mine. Don’t go after folks who use guns for legal or sporting purposes.

CW Caston Parker

Gun letter was on target I was moved by letter writer Roy Legg’s sane and common sense comments regarding Sheriff Spurlock. I could not agree with him more. Both my current husband of 20 years, along with my former husband, my adult son and our dear firefighter neighbor own guns and hunt. Hunting with his Dad was a bonding, learning experience for our son. All of these hunters are schooled in gun safety and eat whatever they kill. Regulating guns and ownership is not about taking away all guns and never will be. This is America, after all!

When will people in power wake up and call for sane laws to rid this country of the true enemy — guns that are meant to kill people, masses of people, kindergartners!

The NRA should not have the power of influence it has now. They are really supporting the industry that sells arms — to anyone, mentally fit or not, to terrorists. Yes, terrorists.

A multi-billion dollar industry.

Thank you Roy Legg for your sane words, for your historic family. A true American in every good sense of the word.

Linda Webb Castle Rock

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Resources and services allow seniors to age in place

et’s face it: We’re getting older.

Very soon one in four residents will be over the age of 60 here in Douglas County. And for the first time in human history, there will be more older adults than young children in the global population.

LIVING AND Adults aged 65 and AGING WELL over will begin to outnumber children under the age of 5, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau.

What does it mean to be a senior in 2018? How do you navigate the many channels of aging, Karie Erickson and how do you age successfully?

When you ask, most older adults want to stay independent for as long as possible, remain in their homes, maintain social connections and enjoy the quality of life they’ve always had. New data suggests that for most seniors, quality of life is at the top of that list.

But what about when that quality of life is challenged — maintaining independence can sometimes be difficult even in the healthiest of seniors.

Nationally, 6 million adults age 65 and older have a disability that prevents them from leaving their homes without help, and 51 percent of people age 75 and older live alone.

Older adults who no longer drive can quickly become isolated.

They make fewer trips to their doctors and the grocery store and can lose their social connections. Isolated seniors are at a higher risk of health issues, elder abuse, fraud and scams, according to the AARP Foundation.

A recent study on health compared social isolation to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Other data links loneliness to a bigger predictor of mortality than obesity or heart disease.

Top risk factors for isolation include lack of accessible and affordable transportation (no longer driving), health issues such as untreated hearing loss, dementia, lack of mobility and frailty, which interfere with social connectedness.

Life transitions, such as retirement,

becoming a caregiver or losing a spouse or friends also contribute, as well as living in a rural area.

As we age, living in our own homes can become more of a challenge, especially when health conditions prevent you from keeping up with yard work and maintenance.

Even changing out a light bulb or smoke alarm batteries can be daunting when it involves a ladder and you’ve got mobility issues.

HOAs want snow cleared from the sidewalk, and you’re recovering from knee replacement surgery.

But even with these challenges, the overwhelming majority of seniors say they wish to “age in place.” And living in your own home still might be the best option if you have some help.

What helps many seniors in our county is a connection to an aging resource center; a place to get and give information regarding the issues

seniors are facing today and receiving help in navigating those issues.

Neighbor Network, the county’s only nonprofit aging resource center, is a place to get information on services, links to providers and connections to resources, and to receive direct services, such as transportation, home maintenance and companionship.

The organization receives hundreds of calls each week and has strong partnerships with aging professionals in the region.

Just knowing there is a place to reach out to has made a significant impact on people’s confidence level to remain in their homes and remain independent.

Services help fill in the gaps many seniors are facing, and it’s a peace of mind to know you have an available resource that specializes in senior services.

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OBITUARIES Namcy Rish

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

Who were they? What did they do?

What were they passionate about?

How did they bring joy to others? How rdid they serve this world? What was the most amazing memory you have of that person? You see, how they passed away isn’t the story, the story is how they lived.

- Let me share with you a story of someone who was very close to me and my family. Her name was Dr. Jill Pechacek. She was our family doctor for more than 17 years. You may have known Dr. Jill and maybe even know how she passed away. But instead of talking about how she passed, is it OK if I share with you how she lived?

“Every office visit began with a hug r and a smile. These were genuine hugs and smiles. Each office visit included caring and thoughtful questions. Any time spent with Dr. Jill felt like she truly cared for you. She served hundreds of patients, but when she was ewith you she made you feel like you were her only patient. I was traveling on business in Mexico a few years ago and unfortunately became very sick, bending up in a hospital in Monterkrey, Mexico. We called Dr. Jill and she literally stayed up through the night speaking with the doctors at the hospital. She made sure I was OK to travel and that I was OK. Not an on-call doctor, she personally stayed with me by telephone all night long.

“There must be hundreds of patients with similar stories because that is how Dr. Jill lived. How she lived was with love, kindness, caring, genuine sincerity, smiles, hugs, wisdom and warmth. She lived with intentional and focused love for her children, she lived as a proud mom. I could have easily just told you how she passed away with two words and been

done with it. But I would have missed out on an opportunity to share with you who she was and how she lived.

And I would have missed the warmth that fills my heart and the tears of love and appreciation that are rolling down my cheek right now as I tell you how she lived.”

Someday, hopefully a long time from now, someone will ask someone else how we passed away. And wouldn’t it be great if they would stop and say, “Can I first share with you how they lived?” And then when they share how we lived, what will that sound like?

Will they say we lived with purpose, passion, and joy? Will they say we were awesome loving spouses and parents? Will they say we lived as a loving servant to God? Will they say how we made them laugh, helped them fulfill their dreams, listened to them when they needed us most? Will they say we were a difference maker in their life? Will they say we filled them with faith, hope, and love? Or will they say something else about us?

If we think about this right now, and if we really don’t like what we think people might say about how we lived, there is still time to change that. I mean, if you are reading this column right now there is still time for sure.

The wrong question to ask is, “How did they pass away?” The right question to ask is, “Can you tell me how they lived?”

So how about you? Are you creating memories for others who will one day happily share how you lived? I bet you are and I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com.

And when we can remember and then share how our friends and loved ones lived, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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I have never walked on the wild side. However, I once tried a Burrito Supreme.

I also spent a few tense minutes on The 10 in southern California, driving a Volkswagen that was on fire. It wasn’t intentional.

The circus is — or was — full of daredevils, as they are called. I don’t even want to walk down an icy driveway.

Men have been shot out of cannons.

I have shot out of meetings with motivational speakers.

In 1974, Philippe Petit walked between the Twin Towers on a high wire. There’s a documentary about it, “Man on Wire,” that gets a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

I recommend it. Unless you have vertigo.

I also recommend “Vertigo,” a 1958 Alfred Hitchcock movie that features the longest kiss in film history. It was

also the first film ever to use computer graphics. Now you can’t trust films to tell the truth, because special effects can make anything look possible.

There was a time when stunts were actually performed without tricks and safety nets.

Buster Keaton did his own stunts.

In “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” a six-ton house almost falls on him. His crew begged him not go through with it. (It can be seen on YouTube.)

If it were filmed today, the house would be an illusion created on a computer.

Parents: There is something called the “Tide Pod Challenge.” You might want to look into it if you have teenagers in the house.

The possible side effects of biting into a laundry pod include death, so wash out your clothes with soap, not your mouth.

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

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Austin Parr, manager of Discount Fishing Tackle, shows a student at Bear Creek Lake Park how to ice fish during its 101 class on Jan. 20.

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Ice fishing is winter highlight ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT • Fishing license • Ice bibs and park • Warm clothes — wool or synthetic material recommended over cotton • Hat or face mask • Gloves • Ice picks • Digital sonar • Fish finder • Underwater camera • Lake maps • Small snow shovel • Scoop • Jaw spreader or hook remover • Rod stands • Spud bar or ice chisel • Gas or electric auger • Bucket • Cooler or zip lock • Ice hut • Chairs • Heaters • Sunglasses or sunscreen • Snacks and water • Emergency blanket

Bear Creek Lake Park ice fishing students test out the waters during their first ice fishing experience on Jan. 20.

Anglers along Front Range have opportunity to hone different set of skills

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There’s a lot to know to have a successful ice fishing trip, but one thing is really important to know, particularly for first timers — ice is noisy.

Stepping out onto Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park for one of its ice fishing 101 courses, instructors are quick to calm first timers when the sounds of the ice moving and cracking starts occurring.

“I tell people that it’s never 100 percent safe going ice fishing, ut as long as the

ice is at least 3.5 to 5 inches thick, you should be fine,” said Luke Wilson, one of Bear Creek’s rangers. “And these sounds are actually good — it’s the sound of ice expanding.”

During the winter months, there are places along the Front Range and in the mountains where anglers can still engage in their favorite hobby — Bear Creek Lake Park, Chatfield and Cherry Creek Reservoirs, and Evergreen Lake.

“The ice is not monitored for safety and fishing is entirely at the anglers’ own risk,” said Drew Sprafke, park supervisor of Bear Creek Lake Park.

This is a constant at most ice fishing lakes. “All state fishing laws apply and are enforced, including bag limits, fishing licenses, no ice fishing holes over 10 inches in diameter, and no vehicles are allowed on the ice.”

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ritish Prime Minister Winston Churchill once had a simple explanation for his success.

“Never stand up when you can sit down.”

In that spirit, the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, is kicking off 2018 by examining how local artists are influenced by what they sit COMING on when contemplating ATTRACTIONS and working on their creations.

Running through April 1, “in SITu” features three gallery exhibitions that that examine the artistry of chairs — From the Artist’s Perspective in the Main Gallery, Art Chair Clarke Reader Auction in the Upper Gallery, and Chairs from the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art in the Theatre Gallery.

“We all have elements in our studio that follow us wherever we go, and our chairs, stools or whatever, are one of these constants in the workshop,” said Patrick Marold, one of the artists who contributed to the Artist’s Perspective and Art Chair Auction exhibits. “I think this show is a great idea, because it highlights an object that may not be particularly special, but is important to the artist themselves.”

The auction is made up of IKEA IVAR chairs that have been decorated and designed by 50 artists, including departments at the center, like props and design. All the chairs are for sale, with the money supporting the center.

Interested buyers have until March 31 to put in offers.

“Chairs are one of those common elements in everyone’s life that we connect with without realizing it,” said Kristin Bueb, exhibition coordinator at the center. “We have chairs that are functional for people who want to actually use them, and we also have sculptural creations.”

The chairs in the Theatre Gallery are designer chairs from Denver’s Kirkland Museum. Notable designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Frank Gehry, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Perhaps the most interesting of the exhibits is From the Artist’s Perspective, which encourages visitors to sit in the 29 artists’ chairs, and look at a piece they created. Not only does this encourage a deeper examination of the work, but it invites the visitor to think about the creative process.

“I think looking at all these chairs gives the viewer a window into each artist,” Marold said. “It’s a very relatable show, because it highlights an object we all have experiences with.”

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oices West will hold a “paywhat-you-are-able” concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton, to support music programs at Littleton’s East and Field elementary schools, SONYA’S which the chorale SAMPLER began some 13 years ago.

“The first year, we bought drums so that boys would want to join in — and they did, enthusiastically,” said publicist Bonita Lahey.

In subsequent years, funds have Sonya Ellingboe provided T-shirts, a keyboard, other instruments and some printed music.

These schools have predominantly free-lunch-program kids from a diverse community where there are as many as 80 languages spoken. (Voices West was Littleton Chorale in earlier years.)

Think spring!

The Littleton Garden Club’s Feb. 7 speaker will be Dave Ingram from the Denver Rose Society, who will talk about growing roses in Colorado.

The longstanding club, which welcomes new members and guests, meets at the Littleton Public Schools

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‘Sense and Sensibility’ takes to the stage The art exhibit isn’t the only way the Arvada Center is starting off they year right. “Sense and Sensibility,” the second show in the center’s repertory theater season, opened Jan. 26.

Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, the show runs through May 6 in the Black Box Theatre.

“This show takes the world of Austen, and makes it very theatrical,” said Regina Fernandez, who plays Marianne Dashwood in the show. “It’s a beautiful love story between two sisters, and the show is filled with a lot of great characters.”

Administration Center, 9776 S. Crocker St., Littleton — enter on the south side. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. with social time, refreshments, speaker at 6:30 p.m.

Outnumbered Gallery Local painter Jeanie Gebhart will be the featured artist at “The Final First Friday in Littleton” at Outnumbered Gallery 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2.

The gallery, 5654 S. Prince St. has been very active in encouraging arts in the city, They look forward to an email presence and pop-up locations.

Black History Month Actor Charles Pace will portray the controversial Malcolm X, Black Muslim spokesman and influential activist in the United States, at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Chase will explore his research and experience in acting this part for audiences.

The program is presented in several metro locations by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, in Greenwood Village, as part of its Chautauqua performance series, presented by costumed performer/scholars. For full schedule, see coloradohumanities.org.

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Rare books on sale Douglas County Libraries will hold a rare and antiquarian book sale on Directed by Lynne Collins, the show focuses on Marianne and Elinor Dashwood (Jessica Robblee) as they deal with financial and romantic trials and tribulations in Georgian England. And while the show may be set 200 years ago, it still feels vital and relevant.

“There wasn’t a moment during rehearsal where I didn’t understand what was going on — the social norms may be different, but it’s still a vibrantly human story,” Collins said.

“Young women, then and now, are so familiar with being worried about what the world thinks of them and being judged.”

The show kicks off the center’s repertory season in earnest, which allows audiences to see the same actors and creative team stretch themselves in

Feb. 10 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Feb. 11 (noon to 3 p.m.) at the James H. LaRue Branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, in the Shea Meeting Room on the first floor. Stock will be added on Sunday.

All proceeds benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation, which supports programs and events for youth. (Books, CDs and DVDs are available year-round in the Second Chapter Used Bookstores and special items are saved for this sale.)

Arapahoe Philharmonic “Bohemian Rhapsodies” will be spotlighted by the Arapahoe Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Fisher Auditorium at Englewood High School Campus, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood.

The program features Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 8 in G Minor, Op. 88” and the “Cello Concerto in B Minor,” with guest soloist Kelcey Howell, the orchestra’s 2017-2018 Concerto Competition winner.

She is a junior at DU’s Lamont School of Music and also performs with Boulder Philharmonic, Denver Young Artist’s Orchestra and Parker Symphony. The concert will open with “Warehouse Medicine” by Mason Bates, a powerful new voice in music.

Tickets: arapahoe-phil.org, 303-7811892.

Story ballet “Cinderella” will be presented by very different plays.

“The theatricality of the play is so fun, and it’s a great collaborative process to be a part of,” Robblee added.

“It’s a lot of fun to just breathe some life into this story.”

For tickets and information, visit www.arvadacenter.org.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Tyler, the Creator and Vince Staples at 1stBank Center Over the last decade, Tyler the Creator and Vince Staples have been making some of the most adventurous, forward-looking rap in the genre, and in 2017, both shared top-notch albums.

Tyler’s “Flower Boy” saw him trading in shock lyrics over hard, minimalist tones that sometimes barely qualified as beats, to ones that are

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Wind ensemble The Colorado Wind Ensemble performs “CWE Pipes and Stops” at 3 p.m.

Feb. 11 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. CWE musicians will perform with organist Dr. Joyce Shupe Kull and with the Mountain Vista High School Band. Tickets: $16/$13/$5, at the door or coloradowindensemble.org. lush, soulful creations, over which he tells some of his most personal and love-drunk stories. On “Big Fish Theory,” Vince Staples brought in the sounds of British and Detroit house music for an album that is as sonically dense as it is lyrically nuanced.

People looking for an example of the diversity of hip-hop, and to get a sense of some of the genre’s best voices, shouldn’t miss Tyler, the Creator and Vince Staples at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield.

For information and tickets, visit www.1stbankcenter.com.

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

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FISHING FROM PAGE 16

One of the draws for ice fishing aficionados is the simplicity, the challenge, and how inexpensive the sport is.

“You don’t need a whole lot to have a good time ice fishing,” said Austin Parr, manager of Discount Fishing Tackle, 2645 S. Santa Fe Drive in Denver, which is a regional hub for fishing equipment, guided tours and regionally specific tackle. “There’s a lot of good access for fishers in the area, and I love the challenge of trying to catch different fish in these lakes.”

Some common fish that anglers are on the hunt for include rainbow trout, yellow perch, walleye and saugeye.

Some of the basic equipment necessary for ice fishing include a small snow shovel, a scoop for removing ice, a spud bar or ice chisel, and the requisite fishing gear — a fishing rod, reels, and tackle. Those looking for a more advanced experience can splurge on everything from underwater cameras and digital sonar to ice huts, personal heaters, and GPS devices.

“For safety, we recommend you don’t go ice fishing alone, or if you do, be sure to tell someone when and where you’re going,” said Tony Dymek, with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. “People also need to think about warmth. In addition to warm clothes, fishers may want to think about heaters. Being warm makes the difference between a positive fishing experience and a negative one.”

As the next generation learns ice fishing at Bear Creek Lake Park, a young student is shown how to spot fish on sonar.

The internet has become a major help to ice fishers, as they now can check ice conditions at lakes before they head out, and they can download lake maps that provide information on depth locations. Different fish species spend their time at different depths, and anglers hoping for a particular catch can benefit a lot from these maps.

“My favorite part of ice fishing is targeting specific fish, like walleye,” Parr said.

“You want to look out for drop-off points and structures in the lake that fish might hang out in.”

As with many outdoor activities, if parents get their children hooked on ice fishing young, it can become a lifelong passion.

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“My son Rider has never been ice fishing before, but he’s big into other kinds of fishing, so we wanted to give this a try,” said Travis Jackson of Broomfield, who was out on Bear Creek Lake during the park’s class. “He already thinks he’s a big-time fisherman, so this is a great way to spend time with him.”

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BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In a move that surprised Douglas County’s own open space director, the county in January spent $18.75 million to acquire one of the most coveted swaths of ranch land within its boundaries, the historic Sandstone Ranch, for the purpose of preserving the land as open space.

The county closed on its purchase of the ranch, which has been in operation since the 1870s, from AR Sandstone LLC, a Texas-based company, on Jan. 18.

The 2,038-acre property borders Pike National Forest and the Front Range foothills west of Larkspur.

The landscape boasts red rock formations, a forested canyon and sprawling meadows roamed by the ranch’s cattle herd and horses.

Officials said acquiring the land is a big win in terms of preserving the county’s agricultural heritage and natural resources.

“We recognize that the Sandstone Ranch acquisition is so much more than just the preservation of 2,038 acres,” said Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge in an emailed

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Sandstone Ranch features unique red rock formations similar to those at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. statement. “It is the preservation of the county’s history, heritage, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources — a quality-of-life investment for present and future generations.”

Nearly developed The move by the county puts to rest development that could have occurred on the property.

At one time, the ranch was slated to become a small but bustling community. The county approved an application in 2008 from a developer with plans

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to divide the ranch into more than 100 lots for housing construction and equestrian facilities.

“They were talking about lakes with boat ramps and a community center and a community garden,” said Douglas County’s director of open space, Cheryl Matthews.

The project never came to fruition and the land remained largely undeveloped. The approximate 20 structures on the property are either historic — think old-fashioned red barns with outhouses — or used for the ranching operation, such as a cabin for the ranch manager to live on-site.

“It didn’t fit for development,” Partridge said. “To supply it, it would be ground basin water for a large part. We don’t have a transportation network down there.”

Although the 2008 development never panned out, the property was still being marketed to developers and private landowners before the county purchased it this year — and it was being marketed at a higher asking price

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of $27.6 million.

Matthews remembers the exact date, Oct. 25, when she saw the ranch listed at the reduced price of $18.75 million.

She immediately sent the listing to county manager Doug DeBord, mostly as a joke, she said. Matthews didn’t expect the county would consider purchasing the land.

“It would just be the largest acquisition that we’ve ever undertaken,” she said of the open space department.

“And then (DeBord) came back and said, `I’m not kidding. I think we should do it.’”

In previous open space studies, the county had identified preserving Sandstone Ranch as a high-priority item.

The county called a special business meeting on Dec. 27 to approve pursuing the purchase. The county initially offered to purchase the ranch for less than the asking price, but a bidding war brought the amount up until the county agreed to meet the $18.75 million list price.

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Approximately $9.25 million of the cost will be covered by the county’s open space fund — tax revenue legally dedicated to protecting open space.

The county is pursuing $3.5 million in Great Outdoors Colorado grants and plans to accept $6 million from the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company to cover the remaining balance of the sale.

The county’s voter-approved open space fund began collecting tax revenue in 1995 and will sunset in 2023. It generates an average of $10 million to $11 million a year.

Forming a plan In speaking with Colorado Community Media, Partridge said commissioners believed buying the land would be in line with what residents want, citing community survey results and the popularity of county open space.

Use of Douglas County open space trails grew by 30 percent from 2016 to 2017, reaching 568,000 users, Matthews said.

Castle Rock resident Inger Hiller said she’s glad to see the county will preserve Sandstone Ranch as open space.

“I am so excited as a resident,” she said. “It will be utilized for generations to come.”

She also believes the acquisition was a smart business move. Open space, she said, is an economic booster for the county.

Hiller leads a Castle Rock hiking group that sometimes draws members from outside the county. The area’s ample open space is what attracts them to begin with, she said, and those non-residents in turn spend money locally when the group gets drinks or food together.

“That’s our brand,” she said of Douglas County. “The open spaces in general are a money driver for the county.”

Mostly, Hiller said, she is eager to explore Sandstone Ranch.

Although the county will be opening Sandstone Ranch to the public, that likely won’t be until next year. Officials will spend most of 2018 forming a master plan for the property before the county allows visitors on site.

The process includes soliciting public input and getting approval from com-

missioners to implement the final version.

Public comment at the Dec. 27 special meeting was almost entirely in favor of the acquisition, although some residents from neighboring subdivisions worried placing the public entrance to the ranch too near the Perry Park subdivision entrance could create traffic issues once it opens to the public. Matthews said the master plan will identify the best location for an entrance.

“It’s a blank sheet at this point in time. We’re looking at all different kinds of public use,” Matthews said.

Officials do have a rough vision of what the master plan will look like.

The county already knows it will limit public access on Sandstone Ranch to “non-motorized use,” meaning visitors can strap on their hiking boots or gear up their mountain bike but will have to leave rigs like the ATV at home.

The master plan will likely approve continuing the ranching operation, maintenance for the historical structures, a forest management plan and educational programming.

‘What Douglas County use to be’ To prepare for the master plan, officials are starting to evaluate the property.

On Jan. 23, Douglas County land management specialist Michael Butterfield drove his ranger truck across snow-covered Sandstone Ranch grounds, past the cattle herd, high up over lookout points and into the forested canyon on the property.

He was still getting acquainted with the ranch. There is a lot to take in, he said.

So far, Butterfield had determined the land is unique from the rest of Douglas County’s open space. The sheer size of the ranch stands out, he said, along with the number of structures on the property.

As a county employee, he saw the ranch, in part, as work. They’ll need to manage the forest for pests and wildfire hazards, and decide if cabins are suitable to rent and if they’ll need to install trails in addition to gravel roads already there.

As a resident raised on a ranch in western Douglas County, however, Butterfield also saw a glimpse of the old Douglas County, before the state’s population boom and Douglas County grew more urban.

“This is really a remnant,” he said, “of what Douglas County use to be.”

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Peter and the Starcatcher: plays through Sunday, Feb. 4 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. Jan. 27; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4.

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Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. A sensory friendly performance planned at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10; and sign language interpreted performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 and 2 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 11. Call 303-805-6800 or go to parkerarts.org for information.

ART/CRAFTS

Watercolor and Ink Workshop: Elegant Writer: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Led by Denver artist and teacher Phyllis Vandehaar.

Registration is required. Go to www.heritage-guild.com/currentworkshops.html.

this week’s TOP FIVE Seedlings: Cultural Traditions of Mexico through Dance: Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Children will learn basic dance skills, footwork steps and different Latino rhythms from Fiesta Colorado’s Jeannette Trujillo. Tickets and information available at the box office; call 720-509-1000. Go to LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.

Innovations in Police Technology: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Chris Peters, commander, and Josh Hans, public relations/PIO, for the Parker Police Department, will talk about the department’s technology. RSVP is appreciated. Call 303805-6800 or email PACEedu@parkeronline.edu.

Part of the Parker Arts Adult Lecture Series.

Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo. 83 and Mainstreet in Parker. For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/classes/youth.

MUSIC

Mardi Gras Celebration: 4-5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. The last day to eat and be merry before Lent. It’s known as Carnival in Brazil but Americans call it Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday.” Children ages 5-12 are invited to have some fun, do some crafts and taste King Cake. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Library for All: Creative Club: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Let’s celebrate creativity and individuality at this program designed especially for our community with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers, but all patrons are welcome to participate. Enjoy crafts, art creation, story times, games, musical play, library exploration and more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 (Glass Painting with Portia Patterson); March 10 (Color

Dreams and Aspirations: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at First Plymouth Congregation Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Status Chamber Orchestra with guests from Lighthouse Writers Workshop and Picture Me Here. Call 303-388-4962, or go to www.AugustanaArts.org. Tickets also sold at the door.

Bohemian Rhapsodies: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 at Englewood High School, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Arapahoe Philharmonic’s first performance of the year. Pre-concert talk with conductor begins at 6:45 p.m.

Call 303-781-1892 or go to www. arapahoe-phil.org.

FILM/MOVIES

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 (Whistleblower: The True Story of an FBI Informant); Feb. 12 (In the News) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Bad Movie Night: White House Down: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Join us to watch awful and awfully entertaining movies for the sheer

Anglophile Afternoon Theatre: Mansfield Park: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Are you a fan of British period dramas? Are you still upset that Downton Abbey ended? Join us for a viewing of fabulous costume dramas and a cup of tea. This month: Mansfield Park (1999, rated PG-13, 112 minutes).Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Englewood Public Library Tech Lab, 1000 Englewood Parkway.

Learn the facts; program provides information on diagnosis, risk factors, disease stages, treatment options, and more. Registration required; call 800272-3900.

Denver & District Pipe Band: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Also featuring Irish and Highlands Dancers. Highlands Ranch Cultural Association winter cultural series. Call 303-471-8859 or go to www.HRCAonline.org/ tickets for tickets.

joy of laughing at some of the worst blunders to ever make it to DVD. Showing this month: White House Down (2013, rated PG-13, 131 minutes). Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Classic Movie Night: Key Largo: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Watch some of the greatest movies to grace the silver screen. Showing this month: Key Largo (1948, not rated, 100 minutes). Starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacall. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EVENTS

Fandom Fun: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial.

Do you belong to a fandom? Fans ages 9-17 are invited to join us each month for a craft and activity inspired by a different book series, movie franchise, television show or game and meet up with fellow geeks. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Thursday Sundown Book Club: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Ask library staff about this month’s title. For adults. No registration required.

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Bottom of the Inkwell: Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial. Teens: Are you passionate about the written word? Do you have a story that is dying to be told? Get support and feedback on your writing and meet other writers. Bring copies of your work to read out loud, and we’ll offer up suggestions. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

HEALTH

Letting Go Workshop: 2-5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 3 at Seven Stones, 9635 N. Rampart Range Road, Littleton. The Rev. Mary Jo Honiotes leads workshop on learning to let go to aid with grief and recovery. Contact 303-717-7117 or go to www.discoversevenstones. com.

Cholesterol and Your Heart: 3-4 p.m. Feb. 6 at South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Susan Buckley, RD, CDE and Renee Julien, RN, explore how to manage cholesterol with medication, lifestyle and natural alternatives. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com to register.

Senior Fitness and Nutrition: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Explore new ways to get fit, burn calories, and make healthy choices with a personal trainer. Ages 50-plus.

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

EDUCATION

Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Englewood Public Library. Storytime room will be open with a variety of toys that will spark the imagination Call the children’s department at 303-762-2560.

Computer Basics: Internet I: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Englewood Public Library Tech Lab, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Topics will be decided on by class participants. Registration required. Call 303-762-2560.

The Hybrid Author: Explore Publishing Paths: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial.

When it’s time to publish, today’s authors have options: self-publish or go the traditional route - or both. Local author David Boop, who is published across several genres, will help you decide which platform (or both) is right for you.

Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Learn to Tie Flies: 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Feb. 24 at Orvis Park Meadows. Orvis provides all equipment, and the class covers tools, materials and techniques. Tie a San Juan worm, the Wooly Bugger and possibly one or two other flies to take home to try. Sign up at www.orvis. com/s/park-meadows-coloradoorvis-retail-store/620 or call 303-768-9600.

Book Lovers: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Book talks with library staff and guests, plus door prizes. For adults. Registration required. Call 303-7917323 or go to DCL.org.

Daddy-Daughter Ball: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock.

Theme is “A Night in Paris.” Enjoy refreshments, a Teen Advisory Group raffle and professional photographs. Registration includes on father/daughter pair. Register additional daughters separately.

Registration ends at 5 p.m. Feb. 8. Tickets also available at the

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Chaparral’s Luc Lagasse (24) maneuvers around an Air Academy player as teammate Dorian Petter watches during the Jan. 26 Pinnacle Conference game at Big Bear Ice Arena in Denver. Lagasse had a goal and three assists in the 10-0 victory for the Wolverines, who improved to 8-3-1 in the conference and 10-3-1 overall with the win over the Kadets. In two victories against Air Academy this season, the Wolverines have outscored the Kadets 21-0.

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BY THE NUMBERS

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Point halftime lead enjoyed by the ThunderRidge boys basketball team in an 88-55 win over Castle View on Jan. 23.

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Steals by the Legend girls basketball team in a 50-29 win over Douglas County on Jan. 23.

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Field goal percentage for the Highlands Ranch girls basketball team in a 37-34 loss to Regis Jesuit on Jan. 25

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Straight wins for the Castle View girls basketball team after a 66-53 win over Ponderosa on Jan. 27.

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Players who scored in double figures in Valor Christian’s 79-60 boys basketball win over Standley Lake on Jan. 24

Standout Performers Luke Lonneman, Valor Christian In a 7-1 hockey victory over Crested Butte on Jan. 27, the senior right wing had a hat trick.

Sufyan Elkannan, Legend The junior contributed 19 points and five steals in a 50-37 boys basketball victory over Douglas County on Jan. 23.

Garrett Sweeney, Mountain Vista The 6-foot-2 senior hit five 3-pointers on his way to scoring 21 points, and had four assists, three rebounds and three steals in an 86-59 win over Ponderosa on Jan. 23.

Kasey Neubert, Highlands Ranch The junior scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 37-34 girls basketball loss to top-ranked Regis Jesuit on Jan. 25.

Kobe Sanders, Chaparral The sophomore made seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points in a 58-44 boys basketball win over Heritage on Jan. 25.

Sam Masten, Rock Canyon The senior had a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds in the 68-52 win for the top-ranked boys basketball team over Mountain Vista on Jan. 27.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are six athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list.

To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

irst off, I have to declare that I believe most professional football, basketball and baseball seasons are too long.

I’ve always complained that the baseball regular season drags on and the “dog days of summer” seem endless and don’t end in August. The season should close by the OVERTIME middle of September so the World Series could start the first week of October.

However, I have also vowed the Colorado high school baseball season is too short and more games are needed.

Jim Benton Yes, that is contradictory, but high school players need additional prep games and a chance to enjoy high school rather than heading off to play club baseball.

In one of the changes adopted by the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Legislative Council on Jan. 25, baseball will be allowed to play four more games to reach a 23-game regular season schedule in Class 3A, 4A and 5A, but not until the 2019 season.

Maximum regular season games in northern states with spring weather similar to Colorado compete in between 22-25 games a season, so it was better late than never for Colorado to catch up.

In 2019 the season will be extended one week and the 3A, 4A and 5A state championships will be held the weekend after Memorial Day, and it is possible the fickle spring Colorado weather will be nice.

Now, the equity committee has recommended that the maximum number of softball games should also be increased, and that possibility still has to be addressed.

Among other changes that were approved, the start of the football season for 2018 will be moved up a week to Aug. 6 and Class 5A will have a 24-team playoff bracket instead of the 16-team format.

The additional week provides a needed bye week for 6-man through 4A teams and the top eight teams in 5A will get an off week during the first round of the playoffs.

Thankfully, the proposed new football league alignments were approved.

All five classes at the state volleyball tournament will have 12-team Olympic crossover bracket instead of pool play.

That means double elimination until SEE BENTON, P25

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On campus: Chaparral • There will be a Chaparral athletic auction Feb. 16 at the Marriott Denver South, Park Meadows. The evening to support Chaparral athletics will include a silent auction and games.

Tickets are available through Chapwolverines.com.

• The boys basketball team, ranked No. 3 in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll, is coming off its fifth straight Continental League victory with a 5844 triumph over Heritage in a tune-up game for a home showdown against top-ranked Rock Canyon on Feb. 2.

The Wolverines have dropped the past three games to the Jaguars, but hold a 6-5 edge in the overall series.

• It didn’t take long to build up a rivalry for the first-year Chaparral hockey team, which moved into 10th place in the CHSAANow.com rankings. The Wolverines lost for the second time to Fort Collins, 5-4 in overtime, on Jan 27. Earlier this season, Chaparral dropped a 3-2 game to the Lambkins.

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tion and League Organizing Committee, the Sports Medicine Committee, the Equity Committee and the Board of Directors before the Legislative Council can vote on it.

Boys volleyball’s attempt to be sanctioned was spiked by last April when the Classification and League Organizing Committee voted not to open the sport’s proposal, so the Legislative Council never considered adopting boys volleyball.

And the Legislative Council gave the OK for schools to participate in a Foundation Benefit Contest beyond the maximum game limit.

Schools are allowed to schedule an exhibition game where they can charge admission, keep score and

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the semifinals, when a loss will eliminate a team.

Boys volleyball and girls wrestling have new hope of being sanctioned after the process for adding a new sport was modified. However, the procedure could take some time.

The Board of Directors must approve a new sport or activity for a piloting process.

The pilot program must last at least one year. The new sport or activity must have support from the Classifica-

Legend • Three Titans swimmers will be out to have podium finishes at the Continental League A swimming and diving championships Feb. 2. Senior Courtney Linton in the 50 and 100 freestyle events,

News and notes from local high school sports programs

sophomore Paige Feeder in the 100 backstroke and 100 butterfly, and senior Sarah Moden in the 100 breaststroke and 100 IM will be among the favorites.

• The boys basketball team is trying to break out of an inconsistent pattern the past six games of a win followed by a loss. The Titans’ longest winning streak this season is two games.

Lutheran • The girls basketball team has won its past four games to climb into first place in the 3A Metro League. The team had 16 assists and 16 steals in a 67-37 win over Peak to Peak on Jan. 27. The Lions play at Manual on Feb. 2 and Lutheran has compiled an 8-0 record against the raise money for their programs or a cause.

Golden View Academy, 601 Corporate Circle in Golden, and Stargate Charter School, 14530 Washington St. in Thornton, were two schools approved for full CHSAA membership.

Legacy mourns loss of coaching icon Matt Craddock, a coaching icon in the Adams 12 Five Star school district, passed away Jan. 12 from cancer.

Craddock, 56, was once an assistant football coach at Northglenn and head coach at Thornton.

In 2000 he was Legacy’s first tennis coach and for the past six seasons was an assistant football coach for the Lightning.

Thunderbolts.

• Junior guard Matt Thompson scored 16 points and had 10 rebounds in a 61-56 boys basketball win over Faith Christian on Jan. 23.

Ponderosa • Braden Bradshaw had an impressive game in a 66-53 Continental League boys basketball win over Castle View on Jan. 27. The senior had 27 points, five assists and five steals.

• Sophomore Lauren Van Fleet, who competes in the 50 and 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke, will be a swimmer to watch on Feb. 2 in the Continental League A swimming and diving championships.

He served as Legacy’s interim head football coach while head coach Wayne Voorhees and several assistants recovered from injuries suffered in a 2016 bus crash at Denver International Airport.

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

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Political Douglas County Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at various sites.

Contact Mike Jones at 720-509-9048 or email info@DouglasDemocrats.org. Socialdiscussion meetings take place in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.

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

Highlands Ranch, Roxborough, and Lone Tree Democrats meet at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month for topical speakers and lively discussion at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.douglasdemocrats.org for more information.

Libertarian Party of Douglas County: 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at On the Rox Sports Bar, 11957 Lioness Way, Parker. Topics include items of general lib-

ertarian interest and organization for local activism to make a difference in our political landscape. All welcomed.

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

Professional BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com.

Build Business Today, a business networking group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday at Johnny Carino’s in Parker. Visit www.buildbusinesstoday.com or call 720-840-5526.

CERTUS Professional Network meets for its Parker networking event from 9:30-11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Panera Bread, 11290 Twenty Mile Road, Parker. Build your network, grow your

business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 nonCERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required.

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Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Leads Club Southeast Superstars meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Parker and Orchard roads. Call Linda Jones at 720641-0056.

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0250

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0261

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0255

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/16/2017 9:26:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/6/2017 9:00:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARK MALSAM AND JULIE MALSAM Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/30/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 1/15/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004006507 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $218,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $166,284.11

Original Grantor: KIMBERLY A HENSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/14/2016 Recording Date of DOT: 5/26/2016 Reception No. of DOT: 2016033121 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $540,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $117,683.79

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9, BLOCK 3, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12627 South Dove Creek, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-016976

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0250 First Publication: 1/11/2018 Last Publication: 2/8/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: The following described property in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado: LOT 8 BLOCK 1 ROWLEY DOWNS. Which has the address of: 20577 E Shefield Court, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

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

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both.

However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

First Publication: 2/1/2018 Last Publication: 3/1/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/6/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-785499-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Tr ustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No:. 2017-0261 First Publication: 2/1/2018 Last Publication: 3/1/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0255

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/20/2017 12:25:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: MARK MALSAM ND JULIE MALSAM Original Beneficiary: BANK ONE N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/16/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 5/3/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004044633 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $30,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $37,189.30 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 9 BLOCK 3 STROH RANCH FILING NO. 5-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12627 S Dove Creek Wy, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/20/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-781818-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0255 First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0257 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2017 3:33:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee

Public Trustees

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0257 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2017 3:33:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: STEVE CARDENAS AND JENNIFER L SPEIGHT Original Beneficiary: ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/26/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 2/9/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007012723 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $284,779.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $300,257.48

o t Parker NOTICE OF SALE m Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0259 Public Trustees b To Whom It May Concern: On 11/30/2017n 3:35:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relat-R ing to the Deed of Trust described below to be f recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: EUGENE CHARLES d AND TERESA A GARTON-CHARLES Original Beneficiary: a MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/14/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 1/16/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015003267 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $446,772.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $432,422.17 p

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

The property described herein is all of theA property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 1, NEWLIN MEADOWS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, VILLAGE ON THE GREEN FILINGN NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

Which has the address of: 11609 S Flower Mound Way, Parker, CO 80134

Which has the address of: 12978 Coffee Tree Street, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/29/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EVE GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-17-781955-LL *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0257 First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein,A has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/1/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-017161

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0259 First Publication: 1/25/2018 Last Publication: 2/22/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0259

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0267

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/30/2017 3:35:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/7/2017 4:46:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be

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resources or services, please call 303814-4300 or visit www.dcNeighborNetwork.org.

This column is hosted by the PUBLIC NOTICE Seniors’ Council of Douglas County.

FROM PAGE 13 Parker NOTICE OF SALE Please join us for our next meeting Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0267 on March 1 at Eastridge Recreation Neighbor Network is relocating its To Whom It May Concern: On 12/7/2017 , 9568 South University Blvd, offices in February to accommodate 4:46:00 PM Center the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand Our relat- presentation Highlands Ranch. the growing volume of requests; ing you to the Deed of Trust described below to be and community conversation will may still call to receive information, recorded in Douglas County. begin at 10:15 a.m. This month’s topic but now you can also stop into the Original Grantor: JEFFREY A. GRAVES AND CINDY K. GRAVES is the evolution of Neighbor Network new office at 104 Fourth St. in Castle Original Beneficiary: BELLCO CREDIT UNION our speaker is Karie Erickson.

Rock to speak to a specialist faceCurrent to Holderand of Evidence of Debt: BELLCO CREDIT UNION more please visit face.

Date of DeedFor of Trust (DOT):information, 2/2/2011 Date of DOT: 2/14/2011 www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email Karie Erickson is the executive Recording Reception No. of DOT: 2011010865 DCSenionrLife@douglas.co.us or call director of Neighbor Network. ForDOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: additional information, or to access $176,000.00 303-663-7681.

Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $156,470.39

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have beenProvides violated as follows: Failure engaging and to educational birding pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

VOLUNTEERS

and wildlife programs at the Audubon

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Nature Center at Chatfield State Park and

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throughout the Denver metro area.

The property described herein is all of the Need: Volunteers birding field trips and property encumbered by the lien oflead the deed of trust.

assist with nature programs, office projects, plan and execute Walk to Cure Arthritis. We Description of Real Property: fundraising and community events. combat arthritis every day, so supportLegal from LOT 8, BLOCK 1, HIDDEN RIVER SUBDIVINO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, Chatfield State Park and offsite volunteers so that we can serve peopleSION is FILINGLocation: STATE OF COLORADO. locations around Denver. crucial.

Which has the address of: Age Requirement: 18 years or older for yearContact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 11755 Meadowood Lane, Parker, CO 80138 round volunteers; 13-17 for summer camp 720-409-3143. programs.

NOTICE OF SALE Contact: Kate Hogan at communityoutASSE International Student Exchange The current holder of the Evidence of Debt seof Trust described herein, reach@denveraudubon.org or 303-973Program: Organizes student exchangecured by the Deed has filed written election and demand for sale as programs. provided by law9530. and in said Deed of Trust.

Need: Local host families to provide homes THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first sale Rock date (unless the Activity sale is Castle Senior Center: Profor boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of possible continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March to local seniors. countries.

28, 2018, at thevides Public services Trustee’s office, 402 WilStreet, Castle Rock, Colorado, drivers I will sell to at take seniors to Public Notice Need: Volunteer Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 orcox public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said appointments, real property and allthe interest of grocery store, pharma800-733-2773 INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns NO. 004-18 and therein, for the cies purpose of more. paying the indebtedLINCOLN MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL ness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured LEASE Contact: Juli Asbridge, 720-733-2292 Audubon Society of Greater Denver: by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0267

Public Trustees

To Whom It May Concern: On 12/7/2017 4:46:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: JEFFREY A. GRAVES AND CINDY K. GRAVES Original Beneficiary: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BELLCO CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/2/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 2/14/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011010865 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $176,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $156,470.39

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 1, HIDDEN RIVER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 11755 Meadowood Lane, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have ac-

expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

Public Trustees

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

First Publication: 2/1/2018 Last Publication: 3/1/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 12/8/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE Colorado Registration #: 28597 355 UNION BLVD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: 303-274-0155 Fax #: Attorney File #: 17-112-80004 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE D ATES o n th e Pu b l i c Tr u s te e w e b s i te : h ttp ://w w w .d o u g l a s .c o .u s /p u b l i c tr u s te e / Legal Notice No.: 2017-0267 First Publication: 2/1/2018 Last Publication: 3/1/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO. 004-18 LINCOLN MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURAL LEASE The Department of Open Space and Natural Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified individuals for services related to an agricultural lease for our Lincoln Mountain Open Space property.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for

The Department of Open Space and Natural Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible, qualified individuals for services related to an agricultural lease for our Lincoln Mountain Open Space property.

City and County

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 @ 10:00AM THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL ALLOW ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 THIRD STREET, SUITE 113, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80104. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT. Three (3) copies of the bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 004-18, Lincoln Mountain Agricultural Lease” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 932456 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #003-18 FAIRGROUNDS REGIONAL PARK SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Public Notice

City Public andNotice County INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #003-18 FAIRGROUNDS REGIONAL PARK SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT The Division of Parks, Trails and Building Grounds of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible and qualified firms to supply and install new synthetic turf fields at the Fairgrounds Regional Park. The installation of all new materials shall be performed in strict accordance with the attached specifications, details, and drawings.

The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) hard-copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 003-18, Fairgrounds Regional Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 15, 2018 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 932488 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #005-18 CONTRACTOR SERVICES for the HISTORIC WILLIAM CONVERSE RESTORATION and STABILIZATION PROJECT The Department of Community Development of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposal responses from qualified contractors to

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #005-18 CONTRACTOR SERVICES for the HISTORIC WILLIAM CONVERSE RESTORATION and STABILIZATION PROJECT

City and County

The Department of Community Development of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests proposal responses from qualified contractors to work with a principal architect who will act as the project manager and coordinator for exterior stabilization work on the historic William Converse Ranch located on Hidden Mesa Open Space.

The stabilization work will follow the construction and demolition documents that have been completed during an earlier phase of this project. The contractor will coordinate with the architect and project coordinator for construction preservation activities. In addition, the contractor will work closely with the principal architect, structural engineer, and archaeologist to ensure that all work is completed according to the scope of work.

The RFP documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. RFP documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the RFP documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic proposal responses.

RFP responses will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 by Douglas County Government, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Three (3) copies of your proposal response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, plainly marked “Request for Proposal (RFP) #005-18, Contractor Services for the Historic William Converse Restoration and Stabilization Project”. Proposal responses will not be considered which are received after the time stated and any proposals so received will be returned unopened.

Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said proposal and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful vendor.

Please direct any questions concerning this RFP to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Legal Notice No.: 932491 First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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