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‘SUCH COMMUNITY SUPPORT’:

Crowds of parents, teachers welcome four new members to school board P6 VOUCHER PROGRAM RESCINDED: School board

AT WHAT COST?: Community members rankled by plan to build affordable apartments P5

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to end controversial program that had been tied up in courts P4

THE BOTTOM LINE

‘You can’t assume that because people support ideas, they will support everything.’

Meghann Silverthorn, former school board president, Page 6 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 23 | SPORTS: PAGE 25

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a great choice. I have made incredible friends here, and spend my free time playing golf, walking with my dog Herbee, or playing cards with my friends.

Mary Kay consultant has background in cable About me I moved to Colorado 25 years ago, although I fell in love with Colorado two years earlier. I believe in the power of affirmative thinking, so I spent two years trying to convince my company that they needed to relocate me to Colorado. Back then Denver was the cable capital of the world, and I worked for a large cable company, so they eventually relented and I have loved every minute I’ve lived here.

Two separate lives After more than two decades working in the cable industry, which I really enjoyed, I decided to try my hand at a business that was a little less stressful, and would make people happy, so I left the industry and started my own business as a Mary Kay consultant. I have met so many wonderful people and helped so many women over the last 15 years, it was

Make the world a better place In my opinion, the world would be a better place if people would be happier and kinder to each other.

I’m a big believer in the old saying that “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” I also believe that getting involved in your community is important. I joined the Parker Chamber 12 years ago, and it has been one of the best things I’ve done.

It keeps me informed and involved in so many ways.

Influences in my life Some of the best influences in my life have been people I initially met through work, who have become lifelong friends. Sally Silverside was my first boss, and she got me going when I was only 16.

Nell Fenton and Tom Barbaugh have both become friends over the years, and my best friend Leslie Ellis. She has been a great friend for 35 years, and never lets me down.

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Parker resident Diana Riley moved to Colorado 25 years ago, and enjoys all the benefits of the beautiful state, including golfing, playing cards and spending time with her animals, Ruby the cat and Herbee the dog.

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O’Brien Park was standing room only during the annual Mayor’s Holiday Lighting ceremony Nov. 24. The tree lighting kicks off the official holiday season in downtown Parker. This photo, which ran in last week’s edition, should have been credited as “courtesy of the Town of Parker.”

Many Intermountain Rural Electric Association customers will see a credit on their December electricity bills thanks to a rate refund totaling $8.4 million approved by the association’s board of directors.

The board’s action passes through to customers a wholesale rate refund received by the cooperative this year.

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credit; those who used more energy than average during that time will see larger credits.

Commercial and industrial customers will receive credits on the same basis as residential customers.

IREA CEO Patrick Mooney said the company is on track to meet its 2017 financial targets without the wholesale rate refund, so the board of directors agreed that the cooperative’s customers should receive the immediate benefit of the refund.

The one-time, $8.4 million power cost refund is separate from, and in addition to, the capital credits IREA typically refunds its customers each spring.

IREA plans to issue capital credit refunds again in March 2018.

The association also announced that its customers will not see a rate increase in 2018. IREA’s last general rate increase was in February 2013.

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School board votes to rescind voucher program 6-0 vote pulls plug on any further attempts to push controversial plan

pect us to spend solely on educating our 68,000-plus students who have chosen Douglas County schools.”

The stalled voucher program was a pivotal talking point in weeks leading up to the Nov. 7 school board election, when voters elected four anti-reform candidates, Krista Holtzmann, Kevin

BY ALEX DEWIND Leung, Anthony Graziano and ChrisADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM tina Ciancio-Schor, who outwardly At a special meeting Dec. 4, more than opposed the voucher program throughout their campaigns. They filled the a dozen parents, teachers and former seats of four reform-minded members, educators got their wish as they took signaling a change in a longstanding the stand and pleaded for the Douglas majority board that espoused policies County Board of Education to end the that, to many people, caused an exodus controversial school voucher program of teachers in recent years. that has garnered national attention in “It’s my personal belief — and I recent years. ran my campaign to being a Douglas “I hope that after tonight the district won’t spend any more time or money on County board director with this being an important part of my platform — that private school vouchers,” parent Kathy public dollars should not be used to fund Boyer said. “Please put an end to the our private schools,” Graziano said at Choice Scholarship Program once and the Dec. 4 meeting. “I also know that the for all.” community has not supported vouchers The school board listened. Six board based on the most recent district survey. members — one member abstained So it’s with this, really simply, that I sup— voted unanimously to rescind the Choice Scholarship Program, a decision port rescinding the Choice Scholarship that marks an end to a six-year battle be- Program going forward.”

The board, composed of seven reformtween reform-minded board members minded members at the time, first voted and many community members. to approve the voucher program in 2011.

“It has always been my belief that Designed to accommodate 500 students, public school funding is for public eduit allowed students’ parents to use cation,” school board President David state-provided, per-pupil money toward Ray said. “I respect every parent’s right tuition at private schools, including to choose a public or private education religiously affiliated institutions. for their child. However, as a public LTAC17005_CCM_12.1.17.pdf 11/30/2017ex9:22:54 AM Taxpayers for Public Education — a school system, our taxpayers1 should

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

School board member Kevin Leung, newly elected last month, did not vote on the resolution at the Dec. 4 meeting because he is listed as a plaintiff in the Taxpayers for Public Education case.

A Denver judge quickly halted the voucher program in 2011, but in 2013, a state appeals court reversed that decision. The Colorado Supreme Court in June 2015 issued a ruling saying using public funds for religious schooling was illegal.

The school district, while it remained under reform leadership, 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 Missouri’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 has since been tied up in court.

At the Dec. 4 special meeting, the board approved a resolution to rescind the Choice Scholarship Program, repeal all district policies specifically related to the Choice Scholarship Program and the School Choice Grant Program and direct the board president and/ or interim superintendent to end the litigation challenging the program in a “cost-efficient and timely manner.” The district has spent $1.77 million litigating the case, board member Anne-Marie Lemieux said at the meeting.

Wendy Vogel, vice president of the school board, said she wanted to make it clear that the school voucher discussion wasn’t about taking away anyone’s choice.

“It’s a discussion simply about who is going to pay for private school choice,” she said. “And my concern with vouchers — as we heard from some of the public commenters tonight — has always been accountability to the taxpayer for their investment in education.”

Following public comment, the crowded boardroom erupted in applause.

“I would like to commend all of you for not only listening to the community,” parent Laura Welch said, “but for moving so swiftly to end these divisive programs.”

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7December 8, 2017

Stroh Ranch residents voice opposition to ‘affordable’ apartments Planning commission hears from developer Dec. 14

‘LOW INCOME’ VS. ‘AFFORDABLE’ HOUSING Low income, sometimes referred to as Section 8 housing, subsidizes rent for specific populations, including elderly, disabled or those who make less than 50 percent of the area median income. To qualify for Section 8 housing, a two-person household must make less than $33,600 annually. Waiting lists for Section 8 can be several years, and are awarded through a lottery system in Denver.

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Residents of the Stroh Ranch community are not backing down in their attempt to get the Parker Planning Commission to deny the proposed development of a 204-unit, affordable-housing apartment complex in their neighborhood. Stroh Ranch lies between Hess Road, Stroh Road, South Parker Road and Motsenbocker Road.

Homeowners have opposed the building of the apartment complex for the last year, and more than 300 residents attended a Nov. 9 planning commission meeting, pleading with commissioners to deny the project.

“Over many years, Stroh Ranch residents who have done their best possible due diligence prior to purchasing their homes could take confidence in their expectation that the demographics of their neighborhood consisting of similar income, education, age and the retention of property values would persist,” said Parker resident Smith Young, who does not live in Stroh Ranch but has become involved because of friends in the neighborhood and his passion for protecting homeowner’s rights. “Until now, there was no apparent reason not to have these expectations. The question is, if not protected by the planning commission, how can anyone buy a home anywhere with confidence that their property rights are protected.”

The debate, according to John Fussa, community development director for Parker, is that the site has

The empty piece of land across from Ironstone Condominiums in Stroh Ranch is the center of debate between homeowners in the area and the developer company Dominium Development.

TABATHA STEWART been approved for building apartments for decades, and barring any fatal flaws or major issue that the applicant cannot address through the public hearing, the proposal will likely be passed.

“This development site has been planned and zoned for multi-family housing for many years,” Fussa said.

In 1997, a site plan was approved to construct 576 multifamily units, to be completed in three phases. Two of the three phases have been completed, which are now Ironstone Condominiums. The third phase, which includes the remaining 204 units, is the source of contention between homeowners and the developer, Dominium Development.

Dominium plans to build the complex as “affordable,” or “work-force,” housing, which has many in the community questioning the quality of neighbors that will bring. Ron Mehl, senior developer for Dominium, said there is an increasing need for affordable housing in the area, and residents have pre-conceived ideas of what affordable housing entails.

“These will be section 42 housing, and people need to income qualify to live here,” said Mehl. “These are not sec-

tion 8 apartments.”

Section 8 housing often includes full subisidy for the renter, including elderly or disabled renters, according to the Denver Housing Authority website. According to Mehl, section 42 housing offers “varying degrees of affordability,” and the new apartments would mandate renters qualify by earning at least 60 percent of the area median income.

That translates into a oneperson household having to make at least $35,000 annually to qualify, and a two-person household would need to make about $40,290 annually to qualify, according to Mehl.

Mehl also stated that Ironstone Condominiums were once themselves apartments, later converted to condominiums.

Young, and several others who spoke during the public comment period at the Nov. 9 meeting, said they are not opposed to apartments, or multi-family dwellings, but feel the income guidelines quoted by Dominium are too low to attract renters of high quality. They also expressed concern for increased traffic in the area because of the development.

“The best thing that can

Affordable housing, commonly referred to as Section 42, is available to families who make 30 percent to 60 percent of the area median income. A two-person household at the proposed Dominium development would need to earn at least $40,290 annually, but not more than $53,760 to qualify for residency.

Source: Denver Housing Authority

WHAT’S IT COST? According to Ron Mehl, with Dominium Development, rents for the new apartments would be affordable for teachers, firefighters and other workforce populations.

• A one-bedroom apartment would rent for about $879.

• A two-bedroom apartment would rent for about $1,059.

• A three-bedroom apartment would rent for about $1,219. happen is the commissioners vote no,” Young said. “Going forward with a multi-family development is OK, we all expect that will be the case.

But we would like something that is consistent with the neighborhood.”

R.J. O’Connor, president of the Stroh Ranch HOA, said citizens were not afforded the same courtesy as the Dominium developers when it came to presenting their case at the Nov. 9 meeting.

“The developer was able to give a presentation using equipment supplied by the town. We were not allowed or given the resources to give our presentation,” O’Connor said. “Do the town planners and attorney work for developers in Parker or do they work for the people in this town?”

O’Connor said he and fellow residents have felt town officials have not listened to their concerns, and they believe the

town will go forward with the project regardless of public comment.

Concerned citizens could have an answer at the Dec. 14 meeting, whether it’s one they like or not. The town has closed public comment, according to Elise Penington, communications director for Parker. “At the Dec. 14 meeting, the Planning Commission will have the opportunity to ask project-related questions of staff and the applicant.”

According to O’Connor, property owners in Stroh Ranch are prepared to continue their fight in a court of law if necessary.

“Folks at Ironstone and their legal team have already stated that lawsuits will immediately be filed with Ironstone exercising their rights to their own private property,” he said. “And Stroh Ranch HOA continues to look at all of its legal options in this fight.”

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Ray named school board president as new members take seats Community eager to welcome new leadership at meeting

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dozens of people crowded around the front doors of the Douglas County School District Administrative Building in Castle Rock on Nov. 28. Inside, the conference room was maxed out at more than 100 guests, meaning those outside would have to wait for any seats that might become available.

Parents, teachers and community members were there to witness four school board members depart and four new members, each elected on Nov. 7, fill their seats. They also saw the appointment of a new school board president.

“I am here because I know that there is serious work to be done and you know that better than any of us,” parent Kristen Hirsch said during the public comment portion of the school board meeting. “But you have such community support.”

The addition of members Anthony Graziano, Kevin Leung, Chris Schor and Krista Holtzmann signals a change in the direction of the school board, which has been in the spotlight since the 2009 election of a reformminded majority of members, who espoused policies such as pay-for-performance evaluations for teachers and a form of school choice that would later include a controversial voucher program.

For six years, supporters of the reforms held all seven seats on the

Members of the Douglas County School Board, from left, Anthony Graziano, Kevin Leung, Chris Schor, Krista Holtzmann, David Ray, Anne-Marie Lemieux and Wendy Vogel pose for their first photo as a new school board at a meeting at DCSD’s Administrative Building in Castle Rock on Nov. 28.

ALEX DEWIND board. They introduced new policies that, in the eyes of many, caused an exodus of hundreds of teachers and administrators. A shift occurred in 2015, when sitting candidates who opposed the reform policies — David Ray, Wendy Vogel and Anne-Marie Lemieux — each were elected to the board. The result was a divided board, with votes frequently falling 4-3 in favor of the former reform-minded members, Meghann Silverthorn, James Geddes, Judith Reynolds and Steven Peck. They were recognized for their service at the Nov. 28 meeting.

“We know that the sacrifice is tremendous,” Ray said to Silverthorn, Geddes and Reynolds, who each held a plaque of honor. Peck was absent.

At the meeting, Lemieux nominated Ray for board president, a motion that was unanimously approved. Ray succeeds Silverthorn in the position.

“You have been organized and

thoughtful in your decision making, as well as how you have dealt with our staff, board members and community,” Lemieux said to Ray. Ray and his wife have lived in Parker since 1989. His two children attended Douglas County Schools.

Ray worked as an elementary school principal in Douglas County for 23 years, during which he oversaw the opening of three schools: Coyote Creek Elementary in Highlands Ranch, Prairie Crossing Elementary in Parker and Mammoth Heights Elementary, also in Parker. He helped launch the district’s outdoor education program and has served on several committees, including the fiscal oversight committee and building specification and review committee.

Before accepting the nomination, Ray listed the type of leader his is not: he doesn’t need control, he isn’t charismatic, he has no political aspirations.

He said he is a facilitator. He will lead with integrity. He knows that the board will make mistakes and that there will be do-overs when needed.

“My job is to enhance the conversation and to make sure that all voices are heard,” Ray said.

Vogel, of Highlands Ranch, will serve as vice president. Vogel has two children in Douglas County schools.

She serves on the district’s Long Range Planning Committee, which studies facility and capacity needs, and several school accountability committees. Vogel previously worked in federal prisons doing substance abuse treatment and case management and now owns a quilting business.

“She builds bridges with a wide array of people,” Ray said. “She is one who will find the means to do whatever it takes to do this role well.”

Holtzmann will serve as secretary.

She and her husband have lived in Parker for 17 years. Their two sons attended Douglas County schools.

She worked as an assistant district attorney in child protection and as a volunteer attorney at the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center. She also has served on multiple school accountability committees.

Lemieux will be the treasurer.

Since 2004, she has lived in Highlands Ranch with her family. Her two children went to Douglas County schools. Lemieux taught elementary school for seven years before becoming a stay-at-home mother. She helped develop Douglas County Parents, a group of parents and community members formed in 2013 to inform the community on issues in the school district.

Former school board president closes chapter after eight years Silverthorn talks about achievements, challenges in Douglas County

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If Meghann Silverthorn could change anything about her eight years on the Douglas County School Board, it would be the process and timing of policies implemented by the board, she said.

“You can’t put things out there that only the board espouses,” said Silverthorn, sitting in a coffee shop in Parker on an afternoon in November. “You can’t assume that because people support ideas, they will support everything.”

Silverthorn was term-

limited, and her tenure on the Douglas County School Board came to an end with the swearing-in of new board members Nov. 28.

First elected in 2009, Silverthorn was part of a majority board that embraced controversial reforms such as pay-forperformance Silverthorn evaluations for teachers and a form of school choice that would later include a stalled voucher program. She served as president of the school board since December 2015.

On Nov. 7, four anti-reform candidates were elected to the school board, signaling a change in direction from a majority board that held power for eight years.

While she doesn’t know exactly what her next chapter will bring, Silverthorn is proud of her time on the

school board — a tenure sometimes marked by controversy and contentiousness.

Getting an education Silverthorn, 39, said her educational and personal background prompted her to run for school board. Her father was in the Army when she was growing up. She attended a number of schools overseas that thrived on academic rigor, high expectations and parent involvement, she said. She also grew up watching her grandparents “work very hard having little formal education.” Her grandfather, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, didn’t make it past third grade.

“I’m the first in my family to graduate college,” Silverthorn said. “That education changed my family tree of two generations — that is very powerful.”

After high school, Silverthorn had plans to go to the

Air Force Academy and was nominated by a member of Congress. But then a medical event disqualified her.

“I thought, well, I’m not going to be in the military, so what can I do?” she said.

She graduated from University of Colorado-Boulder with bachelor’s degrees in aerospace engineering sciences and political science. There she met her husband of 12 years, Jeff, who is a defense contractor. He spends half of the year overseas and is currently in Afghanistan. When he is home, the two of them enjoy skiing, doing things around the house and spending time with friends. They live in Parker.

When she was in college, Silverthorn did work for the Air Force Research Laboratory. After graduation, she did 12 years of civilian service working as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense at its Lockheed Martin offices.

She left that position in 2015 to focus on the school board.

Encountering challenges Steven Peck, who was chosen by Silverthorn in 2016 to fill a vacant seat on the board, said Silverthorn guided the school district through a period of “significant turbulence,” when what he refers to as “key leaders” — including former Superintendent Liz Fagen, members of her staff and a member of the board — resigned.

“Her legacy will be one part charter champion, two parts fiscal hawk, and three doses of reasonable influence,” Peck said of Silverthorn. “She will be missed.”

Silverthorn, who was a member of the majority board throughout her tenure, also faced backlash from many members of the community SEE SILVERTHORN, P22

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7December 8, 2017

Parker VFW post seeks forever home Veterans want permanent gathering place to improve group’s service offerings

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Members of Parker’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4266 live by the motto “No One Does More For Veterans.” Members have helped support veterans, their spouses and their children in times of need.

They have supported homeless veteran rehabilitation facilities along the Front Range, and are integral in helping veterans find and utilize resources available to them. The post currently serves veterans in Parker, Lone Tree and Castle Rock, and continues to grow each year.

Members of the post think it’s time to find a home of their own, so they can increase services offered to veterans, and help their community.

Currently the post meets one night a month for four hours, in a single room they lease from South Metro Fire District.

Now they’re asking for help from the community to achieve their goal.

The Parker group doesn’t have the funds to buy a building, so they are soliciting donations of either land or a building they could use somewhere central to Parker, Lone Tree and Castle Rock. Post Commander Thomas Straley said if they could secure some land, or even a building that needs work, they have more than enough members qualified to do improvements or build out the site.

They have also created a Gofundme

HOW TO HELP VFW Parker Post 4266 is trying to raise $500,000 to obtain its own facility. The post is asking for donations of land, a building or cash. Donations can be made through the Gofundme page https://www.gofundme.com/vfw-post-4266-needs-a-building.

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Veterans Gerard Brushaber and Evan Totten man the Parker VFW Post 4266 booth at a community function. Veterans of the post are trying to raise funds to build a facility where veterans can gather and hold events.

PHOTO COURTESY OF VFW POST 4266

page to receive monetary donations, with a goal of $500,000.

“Right now we meet one night a month,” said Straley. “We need to have a place where veterans can come together more often. Our own facility would create a space for camaraderie and comfort, as well as more chances for veterans to seek help and solace from fellow veterans.”

Many veterans are hesitant to talk about troubles they may be having with others, fearing they might not understand what they are going through. Talking to other veterans, however, often puts them at ease and brings their defenses down, according to Straley.

A current wish list includes a

building with approximately 3,000 to 3,500 square feet, with a kitchen and dining area, and enough space for special events to be held. The new post would not include a bar, and would only serve alcohol during scheduled events. Straley said ideally, the facility could hold 50 to 75 people, and be open at least three days a week for veterans to drop in and get issues resolved.

The VFW 4266 is the only post located in Douglas County, according to Quartermaster Gerard Brushaber, and bringing veterans together not only helps them, but their communities as well. With a place to organize and hold events, the post could better participate in holding fundraisers

and activities for local organizations.

“We are looking for a home that will be a part of the community as well as a place of comfort, camaraderie and remembrance for veterans and their families,” said Brushaber.

“We also plan to allow other area veteran organizations like the Parker American legion to be able to utilize this facility for their meetings and functions. Our goal is to make this project as much a home and opportunity for the community as it will be for us.”

The Veterans of Foreign Wars serves more than 2.2 million members across the United States, including veterans, spouses and children of veterans.

‘I will go do my service where I’m needed,’ commissioner says David Weaver’s nomination for U.S. marshal of Colorado awaits Senate approval

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

David Weaver has served residents of Douglas County for more than 30 years, as a deputy, a sheriff and currently as a county commissioner. President Donald Trump is hoping Weaver will expand his role of service to include the entire state, and has nominated Weaver to serve as Colorado’s U.S. marshal.

“I love my service here, I feel like I’ll be abandoning my family, but I will accept the nomination to U.S. marshal, and I will go do my service where I’m needed,” Weaver said in an address to the Parker Republican Breakfast Club on Dec. 1.

Weaver spoke candidly about the process of his nomination by Trump, and his more than 30-year history serving Douglas County in several capacities, beginning with his early career as a deputy.

“When I first came here, at the young age of 21, I met the sheriff and thought ‘he could be Andy Griffith,’” said Weaver. “He wore a cowboy hat and looked the part.”

Douglas County Commissioner David Weaver speaks to about 50 people at the Parker Republican Breakfast Club meeting Dec. 1 about his nomination by President Trump to fill the role of U.S. marshal for Colorado.

TABATHA STEWART Weaver went on to be elected the sheriff of Douglas County, where he served two terms. He was sworn in as a Douglas County commissioner in July 2014, filling a seat vacated early by Jack Hilbert.

Weaver was later elected to the position and began serving his first full term in January 2015.

The nomination, and pending Senate confirmation, would leave a vacant seat on the board of commissioners, but Weaver assured the crowd that he

would not leave them high and dry.

“I don’t know when the confirmation will happen.

It could be one month, three months, I just don’t know,” he said. “But we’ll have the right person in place as the new commissioner. I won’t leave you hanging.”

Weaver said the interview process has been lengthy, thorough, and a little bit intimidating.

“It started in November of last year, and they have investigated everything about me, going all the way back to when I was 18,” Weaver said. “Then I was put in a small room with about six other very official gentlemen, and asked every question imaginable, including whether or not I had ever said anything bad about the president of the United States. ‘Absolutely not,’ was my reply.”

According to Weaver, U.S. marshals typically stay through that president’s term, and he plans to become active in the community again when his time with the Marshals comes to an end.

Colorado employs 40 deputy marshals statewide, who apprehend and transport federal fugitives, execute civil and criminal processes, and cover witness security.

“If you look at the history of U.S. marshals in Colorado, they just keep getting better looking,” Weaver joked to the crowd.

“But all joking aside, this is a very serious job, there are a lot of responsibilities, and I am very honored the president nominated me.”

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Christmas Douglas County offices will close at noon Dec. 22 through Dec. 25 for the Christmas Holiday. Many county services are available online at www.douglas.co.us

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Garret Strain, son of owner Shawn Strain, talks about some of the items on sale at Barnwood Vintage at 166 Main St. in Elizabeth. The shop carries antiques but features vintage and rustic items the Strains have collected over the years. TOM MUNDS

An array of classic merchandise Elizabeth store filled with items gathered during owner’s years of collecting

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Shawn Strain admits being bitten by the collecting bug at an early age, and about two years ago decided to open Barnwood Vintage at 166 Main St. in Elizabeth to offer items from his collection to new owners.

“I grew up with my grandparents and I went with my grandfather who liked to poke around at antique shops, garage sales and auctions where he bought items to add to his collection,” he said. “I guess that is when I decided to start a collection of my own and I am still collecting.

“The only thing that has changed is I have opened the store to offer some of my collection for sale.”

The vast and diverse array of merchandise covers the walls, fills shelves and occupies most of the floor space of Barnwood Vintage. A spinning wheel stands on the floor along with a ship’s wheel.

The walls are covered with pictures, and just inside the door a kerosene lamp stands on a shelf just a couple feet from a wall-mounted crank telephone.

“We have a lot of different items in the shop. There are some traditional antiques but the majority of what is on display is from my collection of vintage and rustic items like a World War II uniform and a turn-of-the-century saw,” Strain said. “The items in the store are less than a quarter of my collection. For example, I don’t have any room to display the rustic farm implements and I am able to display only a few of the rustic tools I have collected.”

Strain was born in Grand Junction but grew up in Littleton. He graduated from Littleton High School in 1989. He has lived in the Elizabeth area for the last 11 years.

“I had a career as a financial crimes investigator but decided it was time to pursue a new course,” he said. “I started my new career a few years ago when the opportunity to open my own shop presented itself.”

One unique aspect of Barnwood Vistage is the option to rent vintage items.

“We offer the option to rent items for events like themed parties or plays. The prop rental is sort of a side portion of the business,” he said.

“I plan to promote the rental option a bit more because it would be a service to potential customers, and I think it could open our store to a new people.”

He said he sees the business growing as more potential customers find his store and his services through the internet.

“I am there in the shop most days. A great benefit of being in the shop is all the fun I have meeting the people who come in to check us out,” he said. “It is impossible to call this work when you have so much fun doing it.”

Strain said another aspect of the business is providing decoration for businesses. He said he is working on supplying the wall displays for Bernie’s Kitchen, a recently opened restaurant in Elizabeth.

“I guess I passed the collecting bug on to my son Garrett,” he said. “He runs the shop if I am not available.

He loves the business. He already knows how to pick up something and selling it for a profit.”

Garrett smiled and said he likes working in the shop.

“It is fun and I learn a lot about the business by helping Dad by running the store when he can’t be here,” the Elizabeth High School student said. “Some customers are looking for specific items and others are just checking out what we have here in the store. For some reason the glass items seem to be among the most often purchased items.”

Barnwood Vintage is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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Marijuana money and education in Denver metro schools Pot-tax revenue accounts for 1 percent of total state education funding

ABOUT THE TAXES How is marijuana taxed?

Excise taxes: Colorado levies a 15 percent excise tax on wholesale marijuana, which is the product before it is sold to customers.

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Jefferson County Public Schools is hiring six more social-emotional counselors for 14 elementary schools.

Douglas County School District has one additional school counselor at each of its nine middle schools.

Littleton Public Schools can start a new program on substance abuse prevention.

And, in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, there’s a new bullying prevention program.

The school districts can thank state marijuana sales for the extra boost to mental health, counseling, dropout and other programs that help students socially and behaviorally.

School officials say they are glad to have the additional money — regardless of its source — for programs they otherwise couldn’t fund.

“Marijuana in Colorado is a done deal,” said Connie Bouwman, deputy superintendent of Littleton Public Schools. “The voters have clearly spoken. That being the case, we have a responsibility to continue to educate our students on the effects of alcohol and drugs. The dollars we receive from

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KEVIN J. BEATY/DENVERITE our portion of the marijuana tax fund two substance abuse specialists to help us further our educational efforts.”

In 2012, Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 that allowed adults 21 and older to consume or possess marijuana and required the state to set up a regulatory structure for the retail marijuana industry. That amendment, as well as later bills, also mandated a sales tax with money going to the Colorado Department of Education.

Since 2015, the Colorado Department of Education has received $230.8 million from marijuana revenue, comprising about 1 percent of the more than $5 billion the state gives to school districts. That money is divided into two main accounts — the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund and the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) fund.

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all Marijuana Tax Cash Fund grants, distributing $16.5 million during the life of the grant program.

Littleton was one of 36 school districts to receive money from the most recent distributionof this grant, which at $11.9 million accounted for the largest amount from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund.

“These specialists provide training for school staff and help coordinate prevention activities,” said Diane Leiker, director of communications for Littleton Public Schools. “They also provide education, assessment, case management and treatment referrals for LPS students and families.”

Jeffco schools was also one of those recipients, receiving $825,164, an amount it will get annually for two more years depending on funding availability. Those grant dollars will pay for social-emotional counselors at 14 elementary schools that feed into Jefferson, Wheat Ridge and Lakewood high schools — the communities within the district that are closest to areas that allow retail sale of marijuana.

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Woman faces charge in cyclist’s death STAFF REPORT

The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office has released the identity of a cyclist killed Nov. 27 on Hess Road near Parker as 53-year-old John Kirby.

According to the sher- Young iff ’s office, he was hit by a distracted driver. The suspect has

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their ability to fully access learning opportunities. We are very excited to have this additional support for Jeffco kids.”

The district’s Office of Student Services also was able to hire a student support coordinator to lead substance abuse prevention efforts.

“The goal is to really focus on prevention, building relationships with kids and practicing social-emotional skills early and often,” said Erin Sullivan, Jeffco schools’ social-emotional learning coordinator, who also wrote the grant.

The Douglas County School District was also awarded three-year funding totaling $2.44 million from the Health Professional Grant, which will add one full-time counselor for prevention at each of the district’s nine middle schools. These counselors will focus on substance use and mental health prevention.

“I think it’s wonderful to have someone dedicated to really getting ahead of the problems and doing prevention work,” said Zac Hess, director for health, wellness and prevention for DCSD. “We know from research that’s the best way to combat it. What we hope is that it’s less intervention, less putting out fires, because we’re preventing the fires from being started in the first place.”

Of all the districts applying for the Health Professional Grant funding, Denver Public Schools — the largest district in the state — has landed the most money, logging $2.78 million from 2016 to 2020.

Other districts, such as Cherry Creek Schools, Mapleton Public Schools — which includes parts of Denver, Westminster, Northglenn and Commerce City — and Adams 12 Five Star are also using money from the Marijuana Cash Fund to fight bullying, prevent at-risk kids from dropping out of school and bolster literacy.

The $74,000 that Adams 12 received from the Bullying Prevention and Education Grant will go to professional development, parent education nights and the purchase of a Buddy bench at Westgate Community School, a charter school.

“The CDE Bullying Prevention and Education Grant has given us a framework, structures and a toolbox

been identified as Beth Young, 54.

“John was traveling eastbound on Hess road at Double Angel Road and was in the bike lane when the distracted driver veered into the bike lane, striking and killing him,” a sheriff ’s office news release stated.

Young was arrested and taken to the Douglas County jai. She posted bond on a charge of careless driving causing death.

to enact real, sustainable change in our school and larger community,” said Amanda Novak, dean of culture for Westgate Community School.

“Our students feel empowered to speak out and stand up for themselves and others in the face of disrespect and bullying. Our community knows how to access support and resources, and there is an honest dedication to creating a positive and safe school.”

Jeffco will spend its three-year $607,447 grant from the Student Re-engagement fund — the largest amount awarded in the metro area —to focus on mentoring, social-emotional strategies, credit recovery and case management in five schools.

With money from the same program, School District 27J, which has schools in Thornton, Brighton and Commerce City, will focus on supporting students in its Career Readiness Certificate Program where students can acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate in combination with a GED diploma.

“The Career Readiness Certificate Program allows students who are significantly older and have so few credits accumulated that it would be challenging for them to earn a traditional high school diploma prior to turning 21,” said Innovations and Options Principal Kenlyn Newman, with School District 27J. Mapleton Public Schools and Denver Public Schools are also addressing student re-engagement strategies with the grant money. By implementing programs at five schools that focus on improving academic intervention and improving attendance and behavior.

Jeffco and Englewood schools are the only two districts in the metro area using grant money for early literacy programs.

The Early Literacy Grant will bring more than a half million dollars into Clayton Elementary in Englewood over the next three years to specifically address literacy instruction.

“Our Early Literacy Grant has allowed our staff to engage students in rigorous learning aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and 21st Century Skills,” said Jenny Buster, principal of Clayton Elementary.

“Through the use of evidence-based instructional resources and pedagogy, we are able to target the needs of all learners.”

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These days, a press conference is more like a guess conference QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

T

he story goes that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil.

In Rosedale, Mississippi.

In exchange for musical genius.

(Tommy Johnson’s character in the film “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” is an allusion to that contract.)

What would you ask for in exchange for your soul?

Fame, fancy cars, and big cigars? To be forever young? A significant weight loss?

Or maybe six figures and a na-

tional spotlight for four years?

Would you be willing to stand in front of a hundred people, and a national television audience, and say with conviction, “All men are created equal’ has been widely misinterpreted”?

That blue is red and night is day and denial is a river in Egypt?

The ability to contour a fact into a new fact is something to behold.

In fiction it’s called “believable lies.”

I am a big believer in believable

lies, but only the harmless kind.

Humor is based in rearranging commonly held beliefs.

Steven Wright said, “A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths.”

I once told a class that Monet and Manet were the same man.

Some of them believed me.

It was a reminder that people in a position of authority can convince some people of almost anything.

When I attended umpire school, I was told over and over to “sell”

t s t the call, even if I wasn’t certain. o Never, ever say, “Out?” w I had to say “Out” with the p belief that I was right, no matter what.

I was never told, however, to choose sides, and influence the outcome on behalf of the team I had chosen.

It’s possible to believe in someone who is wrong most of the time, whose allegations are refutable, who does far more harm SEE SMITH, P13

Instead of putting down last year, try building up next year

I Meaningful connections improve our quality of life LIVING & AGING WELL

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hen you think about the holidays, what comes to mind? For Shirley, an 84-year-old woman living in California, what the holiday season brings to her is memories of traditions and family.

She was born to a mother and father who didn’t know their own parents, and they decided to provide their daughters with extra-special holidays. How they chose to do this was with food, made from scratch and delicious.

For Thanksgiving, it was turkey with all

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At Christmas, there were cookies to be baked, bread to bring to all the neighbors and pot roast. They would invite the neighbors over after dinner to play cards.

With Shirley’s own children, she decided holiday meals should be offered to their friends who had no family to connect with.

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t is usually at this time of the year, or maybe even sooner, that we hear someone we know say something like, “I am so glad this year is coming to an end.”

Or, “I can’t wait for the year to be over so I can start fresh again next WINNING year.” I actually overheard someone say that on last New WORDS Year’s Eve they had a really bad feeling about 2017 and then sure enough it had been.

And in their words, “It has been the year from hell.”

Oh my goodness, there is no doubt that we can look back on these past 11 months, or any prior year for that matter and find war, violence, politiMichael Norton cal unrest, unhealthy rivalries, divorce, death, heartache, disease, natural disasters, tragedies and more horrific events and situations than we know what to do with. And it’s no wonder that at this time of the year, or maybe even sooner, many people are looking for an escape route into next year.

But here’s the thing, if we go looking for the bad in life, we will certainly find bad things. If we look for the good, we will also find the good.

We should never put our blinders on when it comes to reality. Now that works both ways, doesn’t it?

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than good, and convert all of it, every speck, into a convincing defense. And to do it in the moment, extemporaneously, and to make doubters and those who question you seem like nincompoops.

It’s a sight to behold.

“Yesterday he said a 6 was a 9, and

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she didn’t want to hear of anyone being alone. She knew that holidays can cause loneliness in some — maybe they feel unloved, they miss their family or there’s not enough money for a plane ticket home.

To this day, although her current home is not large enough to host many people, she makes sure that all her neighbors have homemade cookies and bread to share.

It is well known that human connection is important. We were made to be around others, to be social. Laughter is good medicine, and sounds of laughter create positive endorphins in our own brains, literally changing the way our brains process emotions.

When we share a meal with others,

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I mean when people use that expression, they are usually referring to putting blinders on so we ignore the bad things happening around us or uncomfortable situations we are trying to avoid.

So the other side then is this, that we also shouldn’t put blinders on to ignore all the good and positive that is happening all around us as well.

Instead of finding an escape route into next year to quickly move away from our trouble spots, what if we looked to build upon our brightest moments and use this past year as our launching pad into next year? Even if we had only one bright spot, and I would bet that we could find more if we really tried.

Success begets success, good is a force multiplier, a positive attitude fans the flames of inspiration. The only thing that negativity does or that looking for the bad accomplishes is that they bring the fire extinguisher to the party of opportunity.

If we proclaimed last year, before the New Year even started, that it was going to be a bad year, then of course that is what we would have strived to prove out.

We placed our stake of negativity in

now you’re telling me that I listened to his statement when I was upside down?”

“That’s right.”

I am not sure what it would take to get me to say something that was disingenuous, that I knew was wrongminded, might be hurtful, was intellectually broken, and make it sound like fair goods.

Someone up there wouldn’t like it.

My father. My father never misled me. He never promised me that he was

going to have someone else build and pay for a swimming pool.

He never told me that he knew American history when he didn’t. He never chased skirts. He never turned his errors into triumphs, and, most of all, he was never boastful.

His kind of clarity is AWOL in America right now. I have no plans, however, to walk the streets with a lamp during the day, looking for an honest man.

I guess I am too old for that, and

resigned, and exasperated.

The silver lining is this: I appreciate some people far more than I did before last November, and I appreciate some things — like good music, good art, and good literature — far more than I did before last November.

What would you ask for in exchange for your soul?

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

hear them in a joyful state, we create a connection that actually helps us stay healthy.

For most, during the holiday season, our tradition is to be with family and friends. We eat, we laugh, we share stories, play games, we have fun.

We connect, even for a little while, with humanity. There are numerous emotional benefits from situations like this, which could be why we as a society continue to uphold these traditions.

For some, social connection may not be possible. However, isolation is not helpful for any of us to maintain good physical and mental health. And when the holidays are here, many feel more isolated than ever.

You or a loved one may live in a group home type of setting, surrounded by other people that do not share your traditions.

It could be that your social circle has

changed, leaving you wondering what to do with your time. But, there are ways to maintain or build connections regardless of your situation.

You could volunteer somewhere, serving a meal. You could join a group at your church or in your community, include yourself in something different. If you’ve been invited to someone’s home for dinner, take them up on it and immerse yourself in a new situation.

Find the joy in carolers coming to your door, whether they sing well or

not! So many people want to help or make connections this time of year, and we must challenge ourselves to be open to it. It could be just the thing you need.

the ground and by God, come hell or high water, we are going to make sure it’s bad for us and everyone else.

Let’s turn that around and proclaim that the New Year will be filled with abundance, overflowing with opportunity, abundant in hope and encouragement, and topped off with a year full of loving relationships.

And should we use 2017 as our launching pad and make that proclamation, will we not stand up and strive to prove that out as well? I bet we would.

And I bet you, you reading this column right now, you would too.

So how about you? Have you gotten caught up in the bad things that happened last year and are 100 percent focused on those?

Or are you looking at what you did accomplish in the past 12 months and have a plan to build upon each success? Either way I would love to hear all of your stories at gotonorton@ gmail.com.

And when we can forget the escape route and start building our launching pad, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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With great sadness Gail Winter passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the age of 62.

She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and friend to so many.

She will be forever remembered by her husband Bob; her children Chris (Samantha) and Jennifer Yost; stepchildren Lisa (Rob) Pue, Bob Jr, and Becky Winter; her 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, her mother Marjorie “Billie” (Jim) Whitten and her brothers Glenn (Cheryl) and Ted (Connie) Miears.

Gail grew up and went to school in Texas. She then raised a family in Colorado, and happily retired in Minnesota. She was a proud business owner of Merle Norman cosmetics, a lover of

Dachshund dogs (her favorite being Molly). Gail had a propensity for spirited competition, especially playing golf and watching football.

More than anything, Gail enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She would be anyone’s rock or best friend.

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Report: Man found dead after SWAT standoff died from smoke inhalation CALM AFTER THE STORM

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Chance Lee Whiteford, 23, was found dead in a Parker home Oct. 15, after an hours-long stand-off with Douglas County sheriff ’s deputies and the SWAT team. He likely killed himself, according to official reports.

An autopsy report revealed the opinion of the forensic pathologist, Dawn B. Holmes, was that “the manner of death is best classified as suicide.”

The report shows Whiteford died of “carbon monoxide intoxication due to inhalation of smoke and soot due to a house fire.”

Authorities were summoned to the home in Parker, near the 6100 block of Westview Circle Oct. 15, around 9 p.m,

in response to a report that a couple was fighting with their adult son. The couple was able to leave the home, but deputies heard gunshots coming from inside the home, according to Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office spokeswoman Lauren LeKander.

Deputies called in a SWAT team, and neighbors received a reverse-911 call to stay indoors. More shots were heard from inside the home. Deputies reported seeing smoke and fire inside the home, and South Metro Fire Rescue was called to help extinguish the flames. The SWAT team employed gas grenades. No shots were fired by law enforcement, LeKander said.

Whiteford was found dead inside the home at 3:20 a.m.

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for families all over the metro area.

“We’re the Rocky Mountain region’s largest lighting event, with most of our 60 acres lit up, as well as 130 animated animal sculptures,” said Sean Anderson-Vie, public relations manager with the zoo.

hen Chris Coleman’s mother shelved her acting dreams to be a mom, she started doing theater programs in the family’s local Southern Baptist church. That’s where Coleman first discovered the magic of the theater while he was growing up.

So, you might say he’s been training for his new position as the artistic director of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Theatre COMING his entire life.

ATTRACTIONS Company “Digital entertainment and screens have become so ubiquitous that they’ve exhausted their ability to fascinate us,” Coleman said. “Theater is an antidote to that because it’s human. Instead of staying close to the surface, it invites to go deeper.”

Coleman is the fourth Clarke Reader person to have this title in the company’s nearly 40 years, and will join the company in May. Until then, he will work with managing director Charles Varin and associate artistic directors Nataki Garrett and Charlie Miller to finalize the 2018-19 season.

Before coming to Denver, Coleman served as artistic director of Portland Center Stage for the past 17 years, where be developed seasons that blended classic, modern and new works, as well as a playwrights’ festival, education programs and community events.

Of its world premieres, 52 have gone on to play on more than 115 stages across the country and internationally.

As artistic director, he will oversee programming of the company’s eight- to 10-play season of shows; the annual Colorado New Play Summit, and the experimental works of Off-Center. Additionally, the Theatre Company provides artistic and production support for select productions by DCPA Cabaret and DCPA Education.

“I like the focus Denver has on community,” he said. “There’s so much to work with here, and I’m excited to understand what’s possible on these stages.”

When he was first getting started, Coleman co-founded and was artistic director at Actors Express in Atlanta, a company he co-founded in the basement of an old church in 1988. This experience taught him about the theater world, and running a business — both skills that have proven useful over and over in his career.

Now he’s ready to bring his talents to the Denver theater world.

“I’m most excited about making work in these rooms,” he said. “I’ve never felt more strongly about the ability of art to impact audiences and the world.”

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For the first year, Chatfield Farms in Littleton will be home to Santa’s Village, featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as live reindeer. Below, the Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street location features thousands of lights and is a popular spot for families, as well as for couples to get engaged.

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Even though Grace Ramírez is a Denver native and works for the City of Denver, it’s still a thrill to see downtown and the Denver City and County Building all lit up for the season.

“It’s been part of our family tradition for years,” said Ramírez, senior adviser for community affairs.

“It’s a touchstone for a lot of families, and even though the lights are different every year, we have decorations we use every time. People have their favorites, which they are on the lookout for.”

During the holiday season, Denver and surrounding cities have for years lit up the night with flashing and twinkling lights, music and family fun. All visitors need is a coat.

The holiday lights at the Denver City and County Building have been a feature of the holidays since 1932, though its roots go back to 1919.

The Denver Zoo’s annual Zoo Lights is entering its 27th year, and the Denver Botanic Gardens has hosted Blossoms of Light at its York Street Garden for 29 years, while the facility’s Chatfield Farms location has played host to lights for nine years — first as Trail of Lights, and this year as Santa’s Village.

Because of this, each has become part of the season

The Denver Zoo’s 60 acres are full of lights and animated animal sculptures during Zoo Lights, which runs through Dec. 31.

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Blossoms of Light Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver Lights on display through Jan. 1 5 to 9 p.m.

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“People really take in all the different animals, which is great, because a lot of detail goes into the sculptures.”

Beyond providing terrific holiday atmosphere, there are some unique activities available for visitors:

Denver City and County Building 1437 Bannock St., Denver Lights on display until Jan. 21 5:45 to 10:45 p.m.

Pop the question in a winter wonderland The lights at places like the zoo and the Blossoms of Lights top most home displays, which makes them the perfect places to get engaged.

The zoo sees plenty of engagements, Anderson-Vie said, and Blossoms was the site of so many that it started an engagement package.

“For people who want to propose, they can buy one of these, which provides them an hour to set up on the Green Roof, on top of our Offshoots Café,” said Erin Bird, communications manager at the Denver Botanic Gardens. “They can bring champagne up there and up to three guests to celebrate with them.”

Holiday’s Evening on the Littleton Museum Farms 6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO 80120 Dec. 10 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 10 Will feature candlelight and bonfires

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A night of magick at the MCA , We’re drawing near to the winter solstice, so why not get in touch with your metaphysical side at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Black Sheep Friday: Let’s Get Metaphysical event from 5 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 1485 Delgany St. Attendees will have the chance to make their own sigils — a symbol believed to have magical powers — and practice chaos magick — a contemporary magical practice which emphasizes the pragmatic use of belief systems and adds in original or created belief

A Hudson Christmas Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 10 and nightly Dec. 15 to 31 The model train will be decorated, a giant Christmas tree will dazzle, as will countless evergreen trees. Walk through a lighted tunnel, enjoy reflections in the pond and shining snowflakes. Hot drinks, sweet treats and gift items are available and, of course, Santa is on hand to greet visitors. Tickets available at hudsongardens.org or at the door.

Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton Lights on display Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 24 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Purchase tickets in advance at to ensure entry www.botanicgardens.org Zoo Lights Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver Lights on display through Dec. 31 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 1 to 31 Purchase tickets in advance at to ensure entry at www.denverzoo.org

Downtown show stretches back to 1919

Interacting with the light The challenge with traditional activities is bringing people back with something new, and this year visitors will get to interact with the lights in different ways.

The lights at the Denver City and County Building are synced to a music show, which begins at 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. Those looking to get even more hands-on can volunteer to actually switch the lights on.

At Blossoms of Light, there’s an interactive light display set up in the theater that features a large field of sound-reactive, animated LED lights. As Bird explains, the lights react to the tones of voice and of drums.

But the biggest change is at Chatfield Farms, where the Trail of Lights and its country approach has been replaced with a North Pole theme.

“Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, and we’ll even have live reindeer,” Bird said. “Tickets also get you hayride, and we have a Christmas cinema set up as well.”

No matter where one looks, a chance for holiday traditions old and new.

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as visitors stroll through the historic farms. Music, snacks and Santa.

Tickets in advance at Littleton Museum and Bemis Library.

wiring and colored bulbs and strung them around the building.

The story of the Denver City and County Building’s lights began in 1919 when John Malpiede changed the white globes in Civic Center to red and green and twined some evergreen branches around the decorations. Then in 1920, the first Christmas tree was erected in Civic Center.

The City and County of Denver municipal government moved to its current location in 1932, and the tradition of lighting the building the Friday after Thanksgiving continued.

Malpiede eventually convinced Denver Mayor Ben Stapleton in 1926 that city hall, then located at 14th and Larimer streets, should be decorated for the holidays. Stapleton gave him $400 for equipment and decorations that year, and with that money Malpiede and four city electrical inspectors bought

A crew of six to eight people begins putting up lights in mid-October. In 2009, the city installed approximately 585 LED permanent light fixtures on the building and more than 2,000 feet of LED rope lights are used. Approximately five miles of electric wiring is utilized for the entire project.

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For me and others like me, Golden’s Zone Sports Bar and Grill, 15600 W. 44th Ave., is throwing an I Love the ‘90s night from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 9.

The free event includes music from local cover band 90s Til Dawn, who will play music from some of the decade’s biggest bands, including Green Day, Nirvana, Blink-182, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Foo Fighters. The evening also features

Remember John Lennon through songs John Lennon’s life was tragically cut short when he was shot and killed on Dec. 8, 1980, and for the past two decades, Denver’s Mercury Café has honored the musician and The Beatles with a special performance.

From 2-5 p.m. Dec. 10, Beatlemaniacs can attend the 20th Beatles and John Lennon Memorial SingAlong concert at the café, 2199 California St. Lyric sheets will be provided, and attendees can also grab an organic bite between songs. Go to www.mercurycafe.com.

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ichigan” is one of seven paintings named for states by artist Craig Marshall Smith, a Highlands Ranch resident and a Colorado Community Media columnist. They will hang in the handsome Museum Outdoor Arts Atrium Gallery through March 30 SONYA’S at the Englewood SAMPLER Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second floor. They serve as a prelude to “Intersecting Formations,” a collection of collaborative and individual works by 12 artists with whom Smith has a history: as Sonya Ellingboe mentor, student or “artist he admires.”

Smith has been Artist in Residence at MOA since mid-August, painting and organizing the 2018 exhibit. The Atrium is open whenever the building is open and there is no admission fee.

Advent Evensong The Chancel Choir at Littleton United Methodist Church will be joined by other church choirs and violinist Alexander Raab at 7 p.m. Dec. 10, in a Christmas concert of music by Gjello, Todd, Knecht, Huish and others in the church sanctuary, 5894 S. Datura St.,

Littleton. Donations will support the community meal, Break Bread.

Fielder at castle Colorado photographer John Fielder will offer a musical presentation of images from his new book, “A Colorado Winter” on Dec. 14 at the beautifully decorated Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, where his handsome books and calendars will be for sale, with a percentage going to the foundation.

His presentation will be at 7 p.m., with tours scheduled at 5:45 and 6:15 p.m.

A reception with Fielder begins at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments, cash bar, book and calendar sales.

Tickets for the event cost $35 per person, available online: cherokeeranch.tunestub.com/event. cfm?cart&id+271565.

Bells at Bemis The mellow Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble will appear at 3 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, playing traditional and holiday favorites. Free.

Denver Art Museum The Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building is now open seven days a week, while the North (Ponti) Building is closed for renovation — and is a nice destination for holiday excursions with family and friends. “Her

Paris: Women Artists of the Age of Impressionism” is on view until Jan. 14 (special ticketing.)

New exhibits include “Linking Asia: Art, Trade and Devotion” and “Eyes On: Xiaoze Xie.” The latter two are included in general admission, free for 18 and younger.

Also of interest: “Stampede: Animals in Art,” showcasing over 300 objects from the DAM collection. The museum is at 13th Avenue and Broadway in downtown Denver. Denverartmuseum.org.

Fine Art Market and more …

The annual Fine Art Market Show and Sale at the Arvada Center offers a fine location to find special gifts through Dec. 17.

Also: the Aces Show and Sale of works by ceramics students and instructors is open. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and Mondays; noon to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursdays.

Free admission, open to the public, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, Arvadacenter.org.

Stories on Stage “Making Merry,” the annual holiday program by Stories on Stage, will feature actor Jamie Horton reading from “Wind in the Willows.” Geree Hinshaw and Anthony Adu will also read, with music by Gary Grundei, at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Dairy Arts

Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the King Center, Auraria Campus, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver. Tickets: thedairy.org, 303-444-7328; storiesonstage. F org, 303-494-0523.

C S Photography by Andy Marquez i Local photographer Andy Marquez e will appear from 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 f and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Remax a Edge, in Roxborough, 8351 N. Rampart n p Range Road, Unit 111, Littleton.

He will have mounted 8-by-10 copies o of his photographs and introduce his w new coffee-table book, which is also available at Tattered Cover, Outnum- S m bered Gallery and School of Mines w Bookstore in Golden. c p Arapahoe Philharmonic p Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” in a concert will be performed by the Arapahoe Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m. p Dec. 14 in the Fisher Auditorium at Englewood High School Campus, 3800 D r S. Logan St., Englewood.

At 7:10 p.m., the Classic Children’s Corner will feature two costumed young dancers from the Colorado Ballet.

A new ticket package for young adults, 18 to 35, “Pay Your Age,” offers four tickets to be used at any concert, priced at the buyer’s age.

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‘Give where you live’

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The Douglas County Community Foundation hosted the first Douglas County Gives Rally on Nov. 29 at Schomp MINI, 1001 Plum Valley Lane, in Highlands Ranch. At the hour-long event, 37 nonprofit organizations from Douglas County celebrated and anticipated Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide movement to increase philanthropy in Colorado by donating online. This year, the day of giving was Dec. 5.

“Give where you live,” said Donna Scott, chair of Douglas County Community Foundation, which partners with people and organizations in the county to build funds that serve the public. “The big thing is trying to get people in Douglas County to know about the nonprofits so they can support where they live.”

During last year’s Colorado Gives Day, Douglas County nonprofits received 2,018 donations totaling

$813,527. This year, the goal is to increase the number of donations by 15 percent, said Scott.

Nonprofits in Douglas County bring a variety of services to the community. For example, Wellspring Community, based in Castle Rock, offers work, enrichment and educational opportunities for adults with special needs.

The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation in Lone Tree serves individuals, families and communities affected by epilepsy.

In Parker, HawkQuest educates the community on rescue eagles, owls, falcons and hawks. Other nonprofits include Crisis Center, Douglas County Libraries Foundation, Douglas County Search and Rescue, Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding.

The list goes on. Run by mostly volunteers, the organizations benefit greatly from the annual day of giving.

“It’s a chance for us to get the financial support that we so desperately need,” said Mary Lou Fenton, executive director of Wellspring Community.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock reads a proclamation of the Dec. 5 Colorado Gives Day, when the public is encouraged to donate to nonprofit organizations, at a Nov. 29 rally hosted by Douglas County Community Foundation at Schomp MINI in Highlands Ranch. The first of its kind, the event raised awareness of giving to nonprofits in Douglas County.

Sarah Deakin, creative arts manager of Wellspring Community, a nonprofit in Castle Rock that provides work, enrichment and educational opportunities for adults with special needs, leads a dance performance at the first-ever Douglas County Gives rally at Schomp MINI on Nov. 29.

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Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, left, Douglas County Community Foundation chair Donna Scott and FOX31/Channel 2 Denver anchor Deborah Takahara promote Colorado Gives Day at a Douglas County Gives rally at Schomp MINI in Highlands Ranch on Nov. 29.

Susan Howard, a volunteer at HawkQuest in Parker, attends the first Douglas County Gives rally at Schomp MINI in Highlands Ranch on Nov. 29 with a hawk on her arm. HawkQuest is a nonprofit that benefits from the Dec. 5 Colorado Gives Day.

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Stage shows share magic of holiday season Festive theater spreads joy

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“Seussical” at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, is delightful and some dates may be sold out. Check for tickets at 303-794 2787, ext. 5 or at the box office or at townhallartscenter.org. Reservations recommended.

• “Making Merry” is Stories on Stage’s annual celebration and it’s at the King Center (Metropolitan State

University campus), 855 Lawrence Way, Denver at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Beloved actor Jamie Horton will read from “Wind in the Willows”; GerRee Hinshaw will read “Crimble Wocky,” inspired by Lewis Carroll; and Anthony Adu will read “The Goldfish,” about a young immigrant in London. Tickets: $15-$28, storiesonstage.org, 303-494-0523.

• “Home for the Holidays” is an audience favorite musical show at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, Dec. 7-17. Also: A Kantorei Christmas on Dec. 19, Cherish the Ladies on Dec. 20, Michael Martin

Murphey’s “A Cowboy Christmas” on Dec. 22. Lonetreeartscenter.org, 720509-1000.

• “A Christmas Carol” is at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. in Golden, through Dec. 23. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Dec. 20; 1 p.m. Sundays; and 6 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17. Adaptation

by Josh Hartwell. Tickets: $15-$38.

Minersalley.com or 303-935-3044.

• “A Christmas Carol” is at the Stage Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, through Dec. 24. The DCPA is at 14th and Champa streets in downtown Denver. Tickets: $47-$97.

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• “Santaland Diaries,” by Joe Mantello, based on David Sedaris’ short story, runs through Dec. 24, starring Michael Bouchard. Jones Theatre at the Denver Center complex, 14th and Champa streets, downtown Denver.

Staged by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. Note: mature language — 16 and over. Tickets: denvercenter.org, 303-893-4100.

• “Elf the Musical” is at the Buell Theatre, also at the Denver Center at 14th and Champa streets in downtown Denver, through Dec. 17. Suitable for all ages. Tickets start at $25, 303-8934100, denvercenter.org.

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‘When one side has power, the other side always wants it … If you’re not careful, that turns into a very sharply divided community.’

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who blamed an exodus of hundreds of teachers and administrators on policies espoused by the majority.

It was difficult for her to find common ground in a community that had extreme thoughts about how education should look, said David Ray, a sitting board member who served with Silverthorn for the past two years.

The two often found themselves on opposite sides of issues.

“There were a lot of people she was trying to honor,” said Ray, who was named school board president by his fellow board members on Nov. 28.

“Especially people who had more of a political agenda than a local agenda.”

Of her leadership style, Ray said Silverthorn was consistent and skillful.

She took her role as board president seriously and she was dedicated to the position. Ray pointed out that she attended “tons” of committee meetings and communicated with people through socal media or email.

“I really do like her as a person,” Ray said. “We just philosophically were at such different places at what we thought the district and children needed.”

Among the most controversial topics of Silverthorn’s tenure was when she and former board member Judith Reynolds held a private meeting with Grace Davis, a 16-year-old Ponderosa High School student who had organized a peaceful protest in March 2016 to ask why teachers were

Meghann Silverthorn, former Douglas County School Board president

leaving the district. Davis said she was intimidated and bullied by the pair, which led to a independent investigation into the board members that, in the end, found no policies had been violated.

Silverthorn said she wanted to be straightforward with Davis and find a better solution to the teacherturnover issue. She thinks different political views played a part. Looking back, she “probably would have done things differently.”

“I never ceased to be amazed by what happened when I met with a student to find out what her concerns were. I don’t really know how it got to how it ended up,” Silverthorn said.

“I find it very unfortunate the way it turned out.”

Reynolds said Silverthorn was supportive throughout the aftermath, which included backlash from many community members. The district received more than 600 emails in support of Davis and requesting the immediate resignation of Silverthorn

and Reynolds.

“I wish the whole thing would have been different,” Reynolds said. “There are a whole lot of things that I wish would have gone differently from the get-go.”

Taking stock Looking back at her time as a school board member, Silverthorn lists her best moments as seeing the progression and involvement of students, hiring interim Superintendent Erin Kane, who Silverthorn said “created a sense of stability,” and shifting the conversation about parent empowerment and school choice.

“Even critics had to think about that more,” she said of school choice, which allows parents to select a type of school, such as neighborhood, charter or magnet, that fits their child’s needs. “Choice is about what you want from your schools.”

Reynolds describes Silverthorn’s approach as “firm, fair and friendly.”

Working alongside Silverthorn, Reynolds said her biggest accomplishment was when the school board passed a policy in July 2016 that allowed the administration of medical marijuana products, hemp oils and other cannabinoid products to qualified students on district property.

“That is something that has had a direct impact on not necessarily a huge number but a number of students that struggle with severe and serious health issues,” Reynolds said. “It’s something that allows those students to participate in school.”

Silverthorn lists her top three challenges as budget, communication and translation of what the community valued into the classroom. The political environment of the majority versus minority became difficult, she said.

“When one side has power, the other side always wants it,” she said. “… If you’re not careful, that turns into a very sharply divided community.”

The weeks leading up to her final day on school board were strange and quiet, Silverthorn said. In her free time, she dyes silk, writes and reads. She likes researching politics and writing policy.

She’s not sure what she will do next, but she sees herself staying involved in local government. She said she greatly values the time she spent on the school board.

“It’s been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve the people of Douglas County.”

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THINGS to DO

THEATER

‘Tangled, The Musical’ Auditions: 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. Ages 3-9 years.

Call 720-44-DANCE or go to www. spotlightperformers.com.

Seussical, The Musical: 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Show at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. No show on Dec. 24. Go to townhallartscenter. org/seussical.

ART

Lego Maniacs: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. School-aged children, come in and create!

Parents welcome too. Call 303762-2560.

Little Elves Holiday Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m., noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. Make gifts from nature, including ornaments, frames and more. For ages 5-12.

Go to https://www.ssprd.org and search Little Elves Holiday Workshop in the catalog.

Quilting: An American Tradition: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Jeananne Wright, a nationally-known quilt historian, will share about the evolution of quilt making from the 1800s to present day. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

MUSIC

Wilson Phillips: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/ Littleton Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Madison Suh, 11-year-old piano prodigy, will perform Mozart Concerto No. 21. Get tickets online at www.littletonsymphony. org.

Christmas: Ancient to Modern: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

Freewill offering will be taken.

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this week’s TOP FIVE Alexander Raab. Admission is free. Donations from a love-offering will go support the community meal Break Bread.

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Parker Christmas Carriage Parade: noon Saturday, Dec. 9 on Mainstreet in downtown Parker. Holiday farmers’ market, petting zoo, pony rides, ice sculpting and visits with Santa. Go to http://www. parkeronline.org/826/ Christmas-CarriageParade.

Harplanders: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Englewood Public Library. Reading Circle and live performances by the Colorado Celtic Harp Society. Go to http://www.englewoodgov.org/inside-city-hall/city-departments/library.

Christmas Concert: Advent Evensong: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Chancel Choir of Littleton UMC will be joined by the church’s children’s choir and high-school ensemble, along with pianist Kathy Forsberg and special guest, violinist

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Classical Holiday Music: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Join Active Minds in discovering some of the holiday’s most beautiful and timeless melodies. Call 303791-7323 or go to www.dcl.org to register.

Winter Music Recital: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Local students and their teachers from Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association perform.

Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Call 303-7953961.

Tanya Tucker: 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/ Do You Hear What I Hear?

Laughter and Light Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. Presented by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and a brass quartet. Tickets available at DGMC.org.

History Comes Alive: Alexander Hamilton: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial.

Spend an hour with Alexander Hamilton, through historical interpreter Hal Bidlack, who will bring this self-made man to life. Bring your questions to this interactive event. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Nutcracker of Parker: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Colorado School of Dance performs.

Go to http://parkerarts.org/2019/Shows-Events

Christmas Concert and Silent Auction: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 at Front Range Christian School, Performing Arts Center, 6657 W. Ottawa Ave., Littleton. Benefits Aggie’s Baby Home in Uganda. Contact aggiesbabyhome@gmail.com or go to www.aggiesbabyhome. wordpress.org.

Seasonal Sounds: The Smithtonian Handbell Ensemble: 7-8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 11 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Go to arapahoelibraries.org.

Nutcracker in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Englewood High School, Fisher Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood.

Conductor talk at 6:45 p.m. Call 303-781-1892 or go to www.arapahoe-phil.org for tickets and information.

FILM

Topic Tuesday: Christmas in Yellowstone: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. See how animals celebrate in a winter wonderland in the film “Christmas in Yellowstone.” Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EVENTS

Holiday Open House: 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Drop by for crafts for kids, tech demos for the grown-ups and cookies for all. Get in the spirit with a live performance of holiday music on the harp from 2:30-3:30 pm. More info: arapahoelibraries.org.

Holiday’s Evening at the Museum: 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Tickets on sale at the museum or the Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call 303-795-3950.

Santa’s New Village, 3-D Magic: open through Dec. 24 in the Dillard’s Court at Park Meadows.

Walk inside an oversized Christmas tree featuring 3-D lights that transform into gingerbread men, candy canes, snowmen and more, then share wishes with St. Nick. Pick up glasses at Santa’s Village, the gift wrap station or select vendors in Park Meadows. Go to https://www.parkmeadows.com for hours and other details.

Santa’s Village: Fridays to Sundays through Dec 24 at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek

Canyon Road, Littleton. Replaces Trail of Lights. Admission includes a hayride, short holiday movies at Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Food and beverages may be purchased. Go to https://www.botanicgardens. org/chatfield-farms

A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select evenings through Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Outdoor holiday walking tour. Share Christmas wishes with Santa; take a photo on Santa’s sleigh. Tickets available at www.altitudetickets.com, or in person on event nights. Go to www.hudsongardens.org.

HEALTH

Gluten Free Baking: Easy Sweet and Savory Recipes: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

EDUCATION

English Conversation Circle: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Altenbach Room at the Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Conversation in a casual, inclusive atmosphere. Beginning and Intermediate English language learners.

Web-Based Video Production: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Learn how to shoot and edit video using web-based software. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Take a Bite of the Big Apple: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. There’s no place quite like New York City.

Join Active Minds in exploring the city’s past and present, as well as the important people and places that have shaped the city. Call 303-470-7050.

Iceland: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at RiverPointe, 5225 S. Prince St., Littleton. Join Active Minds for a review of Iceland’s history and explore some of the characteristics of the country that make it unique among the countries of the world. Call 303-797-0600 to RSVP. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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SPORTS

Grappling in the great outdoors Douglas County, ThunderRidge compete in wrestling match at football stadium

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It was a pleasant, cloudy afternoon on Dec. 1 with only a slight wind and the temperature reaching 60 degrees.

It was nice enough that Douglas County and ThunderRidge high schools held what is believed to be the first Colorado outdoor wrestling dual meet on the field at Douglas County Public Schools Stadium in Castle Rock.

About 100 people surrounded the mat and the Douglas County pep band was in the stands for what was called the Sunset Slam.

Douglas County coach Gary Hartman and ThunderRidge coach Casey Paul worked together to put together the outdoor match.

“It was fun, crazy, different,” Hartman said. “We were trying to get the Douglas County students here, hoping that it would get them here standing mat-side, but that didn’t really work out for us, but the parents enjoyed it.”

Paul was pleased with the weather and the outdoor setting.

“The wildcard has always been the weather,” he said. “Last weekend we were looking ahead and said we think we could make this happen. It could have just as easily been 29 degrees and snowing today. It was pretty cool. I don’t know as far as wrestling it was much different.

The air is fresher and the air is a little crisper but as far as competing I’m not sure it is much different.

“The overall atmosphere is pretty cool for the kids. It makes it special.

Our sport in our area kind of takes a backseat to basketball. This gives the kids something that they can hang their hat on that they got to wrestle outside. It was something new and different and generates some interest for our sport.”

ThunderRidge won the meet, 41-36.

“It was fun to make history for high schools in Colorado,” said ThunderRidge 152-pounder Rory Salcedo. “It was a nice experience because it wasn’t too hot or too cold and it wasn’t too overwhelming.

The atmosphere was neat. It was nice just look in the background and kind of be relaxed before a match before everything gets kind of hectic.”

Paul and Hartman hope to do another outdoor event next season hosted by ThunderRidge. Paul said two or three locations are being considered.

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LOCAL

Polls drive up interest, but are not all that accurate

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Douglas County’s Austin Kelchen gains control in his 170-pound match against ThunderRidge’s Cy Paul in a Dec. 1 dual meet that was held outside at the Douglas County Stadium. ThunderRidge won the dual meet, 41-36, and the schools hope to have another outdoor match next season.

PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON

Referee Mike Coulter gets ready to signal a pin for ThunderRidge 152-pounder Rory Salcedo in his match against Douglas County’s Chris Heckenkamp. ThunderRidge and Douglas County wrestled in what is believed to be the first outdoor match held in Colorado on Dec. 1 at Douglas County Stadium. ThunderRidge won, 41-36.

he veracity of preseason basketball polls is often ridiculed.

Yes, polls mean little, since a lot will change during the season.

Polls are speculative, especially the preseason ones, and teams still have to prove themselves during games.

Teams seldom win OVERTIME by reputation alone.

Still, polls are interesting and popular.

CHSAANow.com released its preseason basketball polls Nov. 27 and there were plenty of area teams ranked Jim Benton in the Top 10.

Rock Canyon, buoyed by the return of its dynamic backcourt of Sam Masten and Tyson Gilbert plus three other returning regulars, was top-ranked in Class 5A. The Jaguars were state semifinalists last season.

Golden has seven seniors back from the 2017 state runners-up and the Demons were ranked No. 1 in the preseason 4A boys poll. The Demons lost to Valor Christian in the 2017 state title contest.

ThunderRidge, a semifinal team last season, was fifth in the 5A rankings and Chaparral eighth. Holy Family was fifth and Valor eighth in the first poll of the season.

Faith Christian, the Class 3A runner-up last season, was second and Lutheran eighth in the boys preseason poll.

Cherry Creek, a semifinalist a year ago, was second-ranked in the preseason Class 5A girls poll, with 2017 runner-up Lakewood fourth, Highlands Ranch fifth, Ralston Valley sixth, Horizon seventh and Castle View 10th. In the Class 4A preseason girls poll, Golden was fourth, Valor seventh, D’Evelyn eighth and Holy Family ninth. Lutheran was seventhranked in the 3A girls poll and Faith Christian 10th.

Polls are a source for debate all during the season. Coaches and players often say they don’t pay attention but almost everybody knows about teams that are ranked. One of the favorite chants for students is `overrated’ when a top-ranked team is struggling.

Ryan Casey oversees CHSAANow. com and summed up the attractiveness of polls that always create conversation.

SEE BENTON, P29

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“The polls are one of the most consistently read things on our website,” said Casey. “It’s about generating interest around high school sports.

Polls make certain games, not more important, but bigger. It’s just like when you have two of the top-five teams playing, everybody knows.

It doesn’t have any impact on postseason seeding ...

“In reality the coaches are right,” admitted Casey. “They (the polls) don’t really matter but what they do create a certain reality, create a visibility of certain teams in a certain sport and make people talk about them. The key with that is talk. If somebody doesn’t agree where a team should be ranked, fine. They are still talking about them. And the point is to have people talk about high school sports.”

Champion in Denver I remember years ago when working for the Rocky Mountain News that I was sent to Florida to cover the Daytona 500. At the time I wondered if the editors knew we lived in Denver, Colorado, and not Denver, North Carolina.

However, I discovered just how popular NASCAR racing is. Martin Truex Jr. and Furniture Row Racing have made the sport even more prevalent in Denver, Colorado this season.

Truex, driver of Furniture Row’s No. 78 Toyota, was in town Nov. 27 along with the NASCAR Monster Energy championship trophy.

He dominated the regular season for the only team operating west of the Mississippi but he still had to survive the season’s last race on Nov. 19 at Homestead Miami Speedway to win the season championship.

It was tense during the waning laps as Truex held off Kyle Busch, one of the four winner-take-all finalists, to secure the championship.

One of the coolest people during those closing laps was Golden resident Cole Pearn, who is Truex’s crew chief.

Pearn blocked out thoughts on a great season going to waste if Truex didn’t finish ahead of the other three finalists in NASCAR’s playoff format.

“We were really calm and tried to stay focused on what we needed to do and give Martin feedback of where Kyle was turning,” said Pearn. “I really didn’t feel too much emotion until there was about two laps to go.

I started to think it was possible and then when he crossed the checkered flag, it was surreal.”

Etc. Two teams from the Highlands Ranch Community Association finished first and second in the secondfourth grade division of the 2017 CARA Volleyball State Tournament held Nov. 4 at the Tony Grampsas gym in Golden. The Crushing Waves, coached by Brenda Chavez, took first and the Purple Crush, coached by Kelly Katsnelson, finished second.

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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.

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Parker RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0078

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0142

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/2/2017 2:46:00 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: MARK A. STUBBERT AND TORI R. JORGENSEN Original Beneficiary: COMMERCE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COMMERCE BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/29/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 6/3/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014028643 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $105,126.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $92,513.05

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 principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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 4, BLOCK 1, PINE BLUFFS FILING NO. 3A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 20197 Spruce Point Place, 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, January 31, 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: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/3/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006580658

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0078 First Publication: 12/7/2017 Last Publication: 1/4/2018 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

To Whom It May Concern: On 6/9/2017 9:35:00 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: DAVID J. FOXHOVEN AND JACALYN A. FOXHOVEN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 4/27/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 4/30/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012030821 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $650,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $600,551.27 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 principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DOUGLAS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00°40'02" WEST 2056.15 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 4 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89°03'36" EAST, 2645.53 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH 00°45'27" WEST 576.50 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHSOUTH CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 89°03'36"WEST 2644.62 FEET, PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHERLY LINE TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00°40'02" EAST 576.50 FEET ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN FLINTWOOD ROAD AKA COUNTY ROAD 85, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 7530 Flintwood Road, 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, January 10, 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: 11/16/2017 Last Publication: 12/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/12/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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First Publication: 11/16/2017 Last Publication: 12/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 6/12/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLE WILLIAMS Colorado Registration #: 49611 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000006817563 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2017-0142 First Publication: 11/16/2017 Last Publication: 12/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0216 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/20/2017 2:34:00 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: DANIEL PATRICK BREDA AND JO ANN KUKEL BREDA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP T R U ST 2 0 0 6 - F M 2 , M OR T GAGE PASST H R OU GH C ER T IF IC AT ES, SERIES 2006-FM2 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 7/6/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006057433 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $173,156.49 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 principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

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 7, BLOCK 2, BRADBURY RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 16460 Martingale Dr, 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, January 10, 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.

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.

17, 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.

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Last Publication: 12/14/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 Dated: 9/22/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press CHRISTINE DUFFY l DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee s Dated: 10/2/2017 CHRISTINE DUFFY The name, address and telephone numbers of s DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: The name, address and telephone numbers of NICHOLE WILLIAMS the attorney(s) representing the legal holder oft Colorado Registration #: 49611 the indebtedness is: M 1199 BANNOCK STREET, r DENVER, COLORADO 80204 EVE GRINA Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Colorado Registration #: 43658 P 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, Fax #: CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Attorney File #: 00000006565170 t Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE Attorney File #: CO-17-782117-LL DATES on the Public Trustee website : K http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALEo DATES on the Public Trustee website: Legal Notice No.: 2017-0216 http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ First Publication: 11/16/2017 Last Publication: 12/14/2017 s Legal Notice No.: 2017-0223 Publisher: Douglas County News Press s First Publication: 11/23/2017 Last Publication: 12/21/2017 l Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2017-0223 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/29/2017 5:33:00 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: CLARK B. ZIMMERMAN, III AND ELIZABETH CHRISTINE ZIMMERMAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MARKET STREET MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/11/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 12/28/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006110396 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $543,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $456,647.50 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 57, BUTTERFIELD, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7973 East Stroh Road, 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, January 17, 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

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

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In the Interest of: TIMBERLY GONZALES, D.O.B.: 5/13/2002 and RICHARD GONZALES, D.O.B.: 4/20/2004 and i DANIEL GONZALES, D.O.B.: 12/19/2005, e Children, And concerning: TARA LYNN ORTIZ, Mother; Deceased i JOSEPH A. GONZALES, D.O.B: 2/27/1973, Father; 8 Respondents; s And JOAN DELIA HALL, Maternal Grandmother,i and RAMON C. ORTIZ, Maternal Grandfather, Special Respondents. a CASE NUMBER: 17JV240 • DIVISION 7 Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Thomas Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877-285-8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us

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DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017.

TO: JOSEPH A. GONZALES, D.O.B.: 2/27/1973, RESPONDENT FATHER,

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named children are dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which is being served upon you. A Motion for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities regarding the children has also been filed.

An Adjudicatory Hearing and a Hearing on Allocation of Parental Responsibilities has been set for December 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the

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Kilponen, Montoya are softball standouts Valor, Douglas County athletes are saluted for their pitching, playing prowess

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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

OF THE STATE Ali Kilponen stepped up as a team THE PEOPLE OF COLORADO leader. Abbey Montoya took over at In the Interest of: shortstop and both had stellar softball TIMBERLY GONZALES, D.O.B.: 5/13/2002 and seasons.

RICHARD GONZALES, D.O.B.: 4/20/2004 and Kilponen, a senior at Valor ChrisDANIEL GONZALES, D.O.B.: 12/19/2005, tian, and Douglas County senior Children, And concerning: TARA LYNN ORTIZ, Mother; Deceased Montoya were named the 2017 ColoJOSEPH A. GONZALES, D.O.B: 2/27/1973, rado Community Media South Metro Father; Public Notice Respondents; Pitcher and Player of the Year respecAnd DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, JOAN DELIA HALL, Maternal Grandmother, tively. STATE OF COLORADO and 4000 Justice Way It was the third season RAMON C. ORTIZ, Maternal Grandfather, Castle Rock,straight CO Special Respondents.

Douglas County,South CO 80109Metro Pitcher Kilponen earned CASE NUMBER: 17JV240 • DIVISION 7 of theTHE Year honors.

PEOPLE OF THE STATE Attorney for Department: OF COLORADO Kilponen, who pitched Valor to John three Thirkell, #13865 In the Interest state Classof:4A title as a freshman,R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 TIMBERLY GONZALES, D.O.B.: 5/13/2002 Thomas Joaquin, #30941 sophomore, and junior, compiled 4400 stateand Castleton Ct. RICHARD GONZALES, D.O.B.:season 4/20/2004with and Castle leading fi gures this a 0.42Rock, CO 80109 Douglas County’s Abbey Montoya is the DANIEL GONZALES, D.O.B.: 12/19/2005, (303) 663-7726 Children, run average, 273 batters struck FAX 877-285-8988 earned Colorado Community Media South Metro And concerning: jthirkel@douglas.co.us out in 134 innings pitched, 22 wins and Player of the Year.

COURTESY PHOTO TARA LYNN ORTIZ, Mother; Deceased lreigrut@douglas.co.us JOSEPH no-hitters.

A. GONZALES,Plus D.O.B: 2/27/1973, seven she hit .466.tjoaquin@douglas.co.us Father; “Things went pretty well,” said “The two things that really stand out DEPENDENCY Valor Christian’s Respondents; SUMMONSAli Kilponen is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher of And Montoya. “Going into the season with the Year. besides the stats were her leadership PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO JOAN DELIA HALL, Maternal Grandmother, This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and mentorship,” said Eagles coach everything that went down, I was able and Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, RAMON C. ORTIZ, Maternal Grandfather, to help lead the team and re-establish ranked fourth among all Class 5A Dave Atencio. “We lost five kids from this for 25 years and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017. on the high school Special Respondents.

CASE year’s NUMBER:team 17JV240 • DIVISION 7 ourselves because we were kind of the hitters.

She was the league leader in last and we only had four level and in my opinion she will go TO: JOSEPH A. GONZALES, D.O.B.: underdog. I was just hoping to hit and runs scored with 32, stolen bases with kids back from the three-peat if not the 2 / 2 7 / 1 9 7 3 , down R E S P Oas N Done E N T of F A the T H E Rgreatest , Attorneycoming for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 field the ball as best as I could.”

24 and on-base percentage at .685.

She title teams.

We started four kids that greatest pitcher that has ever come You are hereby notified that a petition has been R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 filed which alleges thatColorado.” the above-named chilThomas playing Joaquin, #30941 She obviously hit well and also had tied for first with 32 runs batted in were junior varsity last year out of dren are dependent or neglected as per the 4400 Castleton Ct. and was second with a 1.140 slugging and one was a freshman. who a .924 field percentage with five errors facts set forth inMontoya, the Dependency andsigned Neglect to play at Castle the Rock,other CO 80109 Petition, a copy of which Carolina, is being servedwas upon a catcher for (303) 663-7726 percentage.

Coastal “She was the only senior and it you. wasA Motion in 66 total chances. for Allocation of Parental ReFAX 877-285-8988 sponsibilitiesDouglas regarding the children has jthirkel@douglas.co.us County butalso played shortstop incredible for her to take on the leadbeen filed. lreigrut@douglas.co.us in club softball. New Huskies coach ership role and mentor those kids.” tjoaquin@douglas.co.us An Adjudicatory Hearing andplayed a Hearing on at shortstop the Dane Craig her Kilponen, who signed a letter of Allocation of Parental Responsibilities has DEPENDENCY SUMMONS school intent with Louisiana State, had an been set for entire Decemberhigh 18, 2017 at 10:30season. a.m., in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 “I caught all three seasons before 87-4 record with Procedure, a 0.55 ERA, 50 Justice Way, of the career Colorado Rules of Juvenile 4000 Castle Rock, Colorado, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil 998 Procedure, 80109. my senior season,” said Montoya. “I shutouts, 17 no-hitters, strikeouts and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2017. played some in 537 innings pitched and 67 walks.

Your presence before this courtshortstop is required to my junior year.

T O“As : J Oodd S E P Hit Amay . GON Z A L E S , she D . O .was B . : probthe claimsup in this petition.

IF defend against Growing I was always a catcher/ sound, 2/27/1973, RESPONDENT FATHER, YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL shortstop.

During my club season I ably better overall this year pitchingPROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT You are hereby notified that a petition has been FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJU• Part-time hours at all andAwound up getwise than shethatwas the previous filed which alleges the above-named chil- three DICATORY didn’t HEARINGcatch AND MAY ENTER dren are dependent or neglected “She as per is the bigger, JUDGMENT ting

BY DEFAULT THEREBY recruited as aADJUmiddle infielder. I years,” added Atencio.

• Adaptable route sizes facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect DICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDlike shortstop way better. I was ready stronger and more experienced Petition, a copy of which is being served upon from ENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. • No suit & tie required! you. A Motion of Parental Rethree yearsforofAllocation playing high school and to play shortstop coming into high You have the right to request a trial by jury at sponsibilities regarding the children has also the adjudicatory stage of this petition. also been filed. school ball after You summer ball.” club level.

Previous carrier experience have the right to legal representation at every Montoya led of the League her four years Valor on her overPUBLIC NOTICE stage of the proceedings by counsel yourContinental own An“In Adjudicatory Hearing andat a Hearing encouraged; reliable vehicle choosing, or with if you are withoutbatting sufficient finanAllocation of Parental Responsibilities has a .662 average, which all record is incredible.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING cial means, appointment of counsel by the been set for December 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.,

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in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are Your presence before this court is required to indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no exdefend against the claims in this petition. IF pense to you, one expert witness of your own YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL choosing at any hearing on the termination of PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUC HAE CKyou IT have OU T the AT:right to the appointment of a DICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER Guardian ad litem to represent your best inJUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUterests.

DICATING YOUR CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN. You have the right to have this matter heard by You have the right to request a trial by jury at a district court judge rather than by the magisthe adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also trate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, have the right to legal representation at every you will be bound by the findings and recomstage of the proceedings by counsel of your own mendations of the magistrate, subject to review choosing, or if you are without sufficient finanas provided by Section 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. cial means, appointment of counsel by the 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal Court. Termination of your parent-child legal reas provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. lationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remThis summons is being initiated by the Douglas edy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing beCounty Department of Human Services through fore a Judge. You also have the right, if you are its counsel. indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no exDated: November 29, 2017 pense to you, one expert witness of your own /s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut choosing at any hearing on the termination of R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, Assistant Douglas County Attorney you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best inLegal Notice No.: 932179 terests.

First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 You have the right to have this matter heard by Publisher: Douglas County News-Press a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by Section 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2017, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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City and County PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 12, 2017 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2017 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

Legal Notice No.: 932066 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 12, 2017 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas will conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed adoption of a resolution amending the 2017 adopted budget. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed amendment to the budget at any time prior to it’s final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

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Legal Notice No.: 932066 First Publication: December 7, 2017 Last Publication: December 7, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budgets for the County of Douglas and all its agencies, the Douglas County Law Enforcement Authority, the Douglas County Woodmoor Mountain General Improvement District, the Douglas County Local Improvement District No. 07-01-Lincoln Station, and the Douglas County Public Trustee have been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County for the ensuing year 2018. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed budgets on December 12, 2017 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Phil-

agencies, the Douglas County Law Enforcement Authority, the Douglas County Woodmoor Mountain General Improvement District, the Douglas County Local Improvement District No. 07-01-Lincoln Station, and the Douglas County Public Trustee have been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County for the ensuing year 2018. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed budgets on December 12, 2017 beginning at 2:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Phillip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado. Any interested elector of Douglas County may file an objection to the proposed adopted budget prior to its final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. A copy of said resolution may be obtained for inspection at the offices of the County Commissioners at the above address in Castle Rock, Colorado, or viewed on-line at www.douglas.co.us.

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