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GETTING READY FOR 2017: The new

year means a new chance for healthy living. P12

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HEADED FOR A NEW HOME:

Remi, Parker’s K-9 patrol officer, to return to Utah kennel P7

FULL SPEED AHEAD: A $3 million donation will help build a new track for sheriff’s deputies to practice driving maneuvers P6

HOLIDAY HILARITY: Reduced Shakespeare Company brings Christmas comedy to the PACE Center P9

SONYA’S SAMPLER A look at events in the arts community P14

A NEW ERA: Today’s basketball players bring an eclectic set of skills to the court P23

THE BOTTOM LINE

‘Clearly you don’t want a situation where some kids are in a different district even though they go to the same elementary school.’

Anne-Marie Lemieux, school board member | Page 5 INSIDE

VOICES: PAGE 10 | LIFE: PAGE 12 | CALENDAR: PAGE 19 | SPORTS: PAGE 22

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MY NAME IS

ANDREA WYANT

Librarian, mom and wife with a love story Stocking shelves to telling tales I started working as a shelver for Douglas County Libraries 11 years ago, then I jumped right into being a youth librarian. We get to work with kids, babies, teens, parents, people doing serious research, everybody.

I thought my favorite group would be teens, because I thought I related to them the best when I started, but it turns out that I really love storytime. Seeing the kids connect with books in a different way — introducing them to silliness, showing the parents that it’s OK for them to be silly, and that it helps their children learn, is everything for me.

The right time I love dystopian fiction. I love “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. That’s what got me into science fiction and also helped make me a feminist. I think that’s the way it can be for kids.

If they’re caught at the right time with the right book, it changes the course of their life — and we get to bring that to them.

I have two kids, they’re 6 and

3, so I don’t have downtime. I binge on Netflix — it’s one of the things my husband and I can do together once the kids are down. I love “Stranger Things.” I started “This Is Us,” but it’s gotten a little cheesy, so I’ve pulled back from that a little. I like “Shameless,” which you wouldn’t think a librarian might like, but it’s a really good series. And, of course, I like “The Walking Dead” and “Westworld.”

A love story My husband and I met in high school at ThunderRidge. I was friends with his sister and he was this super-annoying younger brother. But I would make fun of him because I thought he was cute.

After college, I met up with her in Highlands Ranch and I saw him, and the angels sang and there was this crazy connection that wasn’t there in high school.

After college I went to Holland to play volleyball semiprofessionally, and we stayed in touch. A few months later he flew out to Holland, whisked me off to Rome, and it was just the best love story.

It was our starting point. We went back to Rome for our honeymoon in 2007 — it’s our starting point, it’s everything.

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Andrea Wyant cozies up with a whimsical character at Douglas County Libraries’ Parker branch on Dec. 13. Wyant and her husband met at ThunderRidge High School but didn’t fall in love until years later.

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Dalton Levine, a Legend High School graduate known throughout Parker for his courage, selflessness and love of dance, died on Dec. 13 after a two-year battle with adrenal cancer.

He was 18.

Dalton’s mother, Karen, described him as a “miracle of a kid.”

“He lighted up the world,” she said.

“He was just the kindest kid, he had the biggest heart. He always thought of others.”

Dalton loved dancing and playing violin, and despite his 2014 diagnosis he graduated high school with honors, Skyping into classes to stay current on assignments when his health kept him from attending.

“He had a positivity about him that you wouldn’t expect from someone his age,” said Kristin Drury, Dalton’s adviser and Legend assistant principal.

She added that his legacy of “positivity, not looking at the small stuff and caring for others” would live on in the school.

“He had a way of finding his way into your heart, whether you wanted him to or not,” said Dalton’s father, Gary.

Gary is Jewish and Karen is Christian. Gary said Dalton was proud of his heritage and, as in most things, he found humor in the duality.

“He loved Hannukah, he loved Christmas,” he said. “He was proud to be both… half and half.”

Gary was assembling the family Christmas tree on Dec. 10, hours before Dalton would suffer a stroke that precipitated his death. Watching his father work from a nearby recliner, Dalton let his father know his opinion of the work.

“He said `Wow, Dad, that’s a pretty good job on the Christmas tree for a Jew,’ ” Gary said.

Gary carpooled to school each morning and afternoon with Dalton, a ritual he will always cherish.

“I got to spend a lot of time with him, and I’m thankful for that,” he said. “We had a lot of wonderful conversations.”

One of Karen’s favorite memories was taking a 3-year-old Dalton to Starbucks and sitting him briefly on the counter as she ordered. She quickly realized she would be buying three additional chocolate treats when she discovered how quickly Dalton could get into the store’s inventory.

“He loved his food,” Karen said.

In a 2015 story, Dalton told the Parker Chronicle he wanted to become a doctor to help children going through the difficult experiences he understood firsthand.

“I see what (doctors and nurses) do

Dalton Levine, a Legend High School graduate and fixture at the Colorado School of Dance, is seen here in his senior portrait. Levine died Dec. 13 after a two-year battle with adrenal cancer.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LEVINE FAMILY

and they’re changing kids’ lives every day,” he said. “That’s just something that I want to do.”

He didn’t reach that goal, but Dalton made an impression on his caregivers that they will pass on to others in their care. He was admitted to Parker Adventist Hospital after his stroke, and many of his doctors and nurses from University and Children’s hospitals came to visit. Dalton’s cardiologist, Dr. Jacob Kleinman, told him Dalton made him a better doctor.

“He had a pure heart and a sense of humor and a love for life,” said Lisa Tuska, Dalton’s godmother and owner of Colorado School of Dance. “I’m sure he’s dancing in heaven.”

The dance school has set up an annual college scholarship fund in Levine’s honor.

A favorite experience of Dalton’s was sharing the PACE Center stage with his mother Karen, when they both performed in “The Nutcracker of Parker.”

Levine was planning on dancing in i this year’s performance as one of the p party guests in the opening sequence. s His dancing will be absent from the C performance, but his presence will be S felt.

A green candle will be on stage C throughout the performance to honor e the years he spent dancing, mentoring a and touching the lives of the dancers C s and others whose paths he crossed.

Dalton was a part of “The Nutcrack- w er” since its first performance 12 yearsH ago, and Karen wanted this year’s cast a to know he won’t miss this one either.

“You will have him there with you,” n y she said.

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School board members’ Charter gets OK, resolution geographic areas updated to back legislation approved Rising population made the move necessary

BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The boundaries dividing the Douglas County Board of Education’s representation areas have been updated in an effort to ensure equality and account for population growth.

The school board voted 4-3 to approve newly drawn director district boundary lines Dec. 13.

There are seven director districts represented by the letters A-G, with each school board member assigned to a district.

Every four years, state law requires the board to revise the districts to ensure they contain “substantially the same number of persons.”

Population growth in the county in recent years meant the boundaries needed tweaking so that that the number of residents in each district were equal.

The new lines were drawn by Shannon Bingham of Western Demographics, a Boulder-based company that specializes in demographic analysis, enrollment projection and operational planning for school districts. Bingham provided the board with four maps as choices.

The board decided on one based on elementary school boundaries, dividing the population of the district as evenly as possible based on the elementary schools’ geographic footprint.

Each district represents an average of

48,387 people.

Historically, the boundaries had been drawn based on population alone.

The new map only represents a slight change with the boundaries closely resembling their historic patterns.

The board discussed the possibility of aligning the districts by voting precincts instead, which board President Meghann Silverthorn and board members James Geddes and Steven Peck preferred.

“Obviously this is something that we don’t discuss very often but precincts and director districts are both political boundaries, so having them aligned is perhaps in the best interest of the district,” Silverthorn said.

The board was advised by Bingham to base the boundaries on Census data instead to ensure they meet federal law.

“I’ve done over 130 of these in the last 33 years and I haven’t done any where I aligned to precincts,” Bingham said. “I’ve never used those as a building block.”

Director district boundaries were last evaluated and updated in 2012.

According to the Douglas County Community Development department, the county’s population has increased by approximately 26,210 people since 2012.

School board member Anne-Marie Lemieux said since board members are elected at large — meaning by all voters in the county — the important thing is “keeping continuity for our children.”

“Clearly you don’t want a situation where some kids are in a different district even though they go to the same elementary school,” she said.

Douglas County receives $27,600 grant for trail work Money will help clear overgrown pathways STAFF REPORT

Great Outdoors Colorado, which invests Colorado lottery proceeds into parks, trails, wildlife, rivers and open spaces, has awarded a $27,600 Youth Corps grant to Douglas County Open Space for trail projects.

Crews from the Mile High Youth Corps will help with clearing paths, erosion control and surface work along 10 miles of trail within Douglas County’s Nelson Ranch Open Space, south of Roxborough State Park and west of Sedalia, and the nearby Pike Hill Open Space, north of Highway 67 at the forest line.

The Mile High Youth Corps is a nonprofit organization that enables youths to earn income while work-

ing jobs in their community. Their crews will help remove overgrowth on Swallowtail Trail, located on Nelson Ranch, and Ringtail Trails, accessible to hikers from the Roxborough State Park visitor center, which resulted in narrow paths and in some places, complete obstruction.

This type of encroachment reduces visibility, increases wildfire risk and attracts unwanted wildlife along trails, according to a release from Great Outdoors Colorado.

Trails on these properties provide key nonmotorized access to the Pike National Forest and Colorado Trail for Douglas County. The goal will be to create a 5-foot-wide trail for hikers, bikers and equestrian use.

Youth Corps grants are funded through the Colorado Youth Corps Association, a statewide coalition of nine accredited youth corps working with land, water and energy conservation.

BY MIKE DIFERDINANDO MDIFERDINANDO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County Board of Education met Dec.13 for its final meeting of 2016. The board approved a new charter school, approved a resolution to support legislation to help fund growth-related school construction and considered a new contract for athletic trainers.

Charter school approved The board of education approved a new charter school in Castle Rock that is expected to open in the fall of 2018.

The school board voted 6-1 to approve Apex Community Elementary’s charter contract with the district and to enter into a longterm lease for the zoned land in The Meadows to build the school.

The site is just off of Meadows Parkway.

The school is expected to help accommodate the growing number of students in the rapidly expanding area of town.

The Apex curriculum is centered on The Core Knowledge Sequence, which is “designed to provide systematic background knowledge to students in order to improve criti-

cal thinking and comprehension,” according to the school’s website.

New contract for athletic trainers?

The Douglas County School District is considering a partnership with Panorama Orthopedics to provide athletic trainers for school sports.

Currently, athletic trainers are employed by the district, with many of them working as teachers or coaches during the day. The estimated cost to the district for the 2017-18 year is $560,000. Contracting the work out to Panorama — which has offices in Golden, Westminster and Highlands Ranch — would cost $450,000, providing $110,000 in savings for the district.

Panorama has agreed to hire all athletic trainers employed now by DCSD at their same salary and allow them to continue at their present school.

“We raised participation fees this year just to keep our current athletic offerings,” said Derek Chaney, director of alternative education, activities and athletics. “We are still going to need some more money from the general fund despite that raise.”

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Commissioners approve $372.6 million budget Spending plan continues focus on transportation and public safety

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County’s budget for 2017 continues to focus on transportation and public safety, also its biggest priorities in 2016.

The board of county commissioners unanimously approved a 2017 budget of $372.6 million on Dec. 13. That’s up 8 percent from the 2016 budget of $346 million.

The proposed budget was amended during the commissioner’s meeting before the vote. The amended version included the board’s approval of $15.2 million for a regional crime lab. The money will only be spent if the project comes to fruition, a decision that’s still pending.

Similar to last year, the 2017 budget places an emphasis on public safety — about 39 percent of expenditures are planned in this area.

Transportation needs follow public safety with 38 percent of planned spending.

The board’s five goals — public safety, transportation, economic foundations, natural resources and community

The Board of Commissioners in Douglas County adopted a 2017 budget of $372.6 million on Dec. 13. Here is the allocation of expenditures.

COURTESY IMAGE services — are guiding principles when drafting the budget, said Martha Marshall, assistant finance director for Doulgas County.

Operations will consume $191.6

$3 million kick-starts county’s law enforcement training center

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

During the Douglas County Board of Commissioners’ Dec. 13 meeting, Tim Moore, chief deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, walked to the front of the room and handed the county manager a note for more than $3 million.

“Don’t always see that many numbers on a check coming to us,” District 3 Commissioner Jill Repella said amid applause.

The money was a gift from RE/MAX CEO Dave Liniger and his wife, Gail, who together founded the Denverbased real estate company in 1973.

The money will help build a new driving training track for the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. It will be near the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility located off Highway 85 north of Castle Rock, which will also manage and operate the track.

“There are far too few places to train and too many officers that need the training,” Moore said.

The Linigers could not be reached for comment, but their $3.3 million donation is approximately half the cost for the first phase in building an Emergency Vehicle Operations

Center. The first phase will include a driving course, skid pads and improvements to existing structures.

In time, with anticipated revenue from the driving track, the county could approve a supplemental public works center and fleet services center.

In 2014, the county purchased land near Moore Road in northwest Douglas County. A parcel has been reserved for the track while needs assessments and site plan research were completed.

The need arose when the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office’s former training location was shut down.

The office had conducted driver training at Dawson Ridge, an abandoned subdivision neighborhood southwest of Castle Rock, since the 1980s. The area was closed in 2013 because of deteriorating road conditions.

In its search for a new location, and through the needs assessment study, the sheriff ’s office ruled out existing tracks as new training locations and developed plans to build the training center on county-owned land.

Centers in Arapahoe County and Golden were too small and in too high demand, Moore said. Other locations SEE TRAINING, P8

million of the budget, a $16.2 million increase from 2016, mostly impacting the general fund. The operating budget funds staffing, and there are 12 new positions recommended.

Revenues for 2017 are forecast at $288 million. Most will come from property tax, sales and use tax, plus a combination of other sources like donations and charges for services or permits.

State law requires the budget to be balanced. The $84.6 million difference in revenue and expenditures is covered by the planned transfer of funds from reserves, Marshall said.

More specific projects among new and one-time expenditure requests include: • $3.5 million, matched by a $3.3 million donation, for a new law enforcement training center to be managed by the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility.

• $15 million for road repair, maintenance and extending pavement life in unincorporated Douglas County.

• $2.4 million to extend light rail to RidgeGate, a project done in partnership with the City of Lone Tree and the Regional Transportation District.

• $10 million for improvements to the U.S. Highway 85 Corridor.

• $3.2 million to extend the East-West Regional Trail between the City of Lone Tree and the Town of Parker.

“I know there was a lot more that was requested,” District 2 Commissioner Roger Partridge said to staff, “and you whittled it down to meet what our board goals are.”

Visit www.douglas.co.us for the full 2017 budget.

Douglas County allocates $15.2 million for crime lab

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County commissioners had some members of the audience on the edge of their seat during the board’s Dec. 13 meeting.

Officers from the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, Aurora Police Department, Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office and more anxiously waited while commissioners deliberated allocating $15.2 million to build a regional crime lab.

Steps still remain to get the multijurisdictional project approved, but the board’s Dec. 13 decision could have killed the project. Instead, the three commissioners unanimously voted to approve the money for the project.

For two years, the Douglas County and Arapahoe County sheriff ’s offices and Aurora police have researched building a joint crime lab to alleviate expenses and long wait times they experience by relying on other labs to process their forensic evidence.

The plan stipulates that Douglas County would pay for constructing the lab if Aurora and Arapahoe help supply staff and technology.

Although the county’s Justice Center Sales and Use Tax can fund the project, commissioners needed to ap-

prove allocating the money — which Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock called the biggest step toward making the lab a reality.

He was confident an inter-governmental agreement and purchase of land — the remaining pieces to the puzzle — were done deals. The lab would likely be built in northern Douglas County.

Representatives from all three partnering agencies answered questions from District 1 Commissioner David Weaver and District 2 Commissioner Roger Partridge before the board’s vote.

Weaver said public safety is one of the board’s number one goals. He offered support once he felt assured a partnership among the agencies is more efficient and economical than Douglas County building its own lab.

Partridge said based on the lab’s potential to benefit law enforcement and victims, building it is an easy choice, before also saying he’d lost sleep over the issue.

“It’s a tough decision when you talk about the dollars,” he said.

However, based on the data and research, Partridge said, “I think we’re in a safe place” to move forward.

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NEWS IN A HURRY School military ties honored Victory Media recently named Parker’s Rocky Vista University as a “Top 10 Gold Award” recipient for its dedication to serving students in the military.

The university joins nine other schools in the group of 10 best in the nation.

Rocky Vista University has one of the highest percentages of students on military scholarships of any civilian medical school, with 88 students currently on the Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Twelve Department of Veterans Affairs students and two students in the reserves are also currently enrolled in the university’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.

In 2016, 154 employers and 541 schools in the United States were also recognized by the group.

Victory’s “Military Friendly” program has evaluated companies and colleges demonstrating positive employment and education outcomes for veterans and their families for over 10 years.

County seeks veterans Veterans with a desire to help other veterans may apply to be a part-time Douglas County Veterans Service Officer.

Applicants must have competent computer skills and some knowledge of social media. Those picked will be eligible to receive a $500 monthly stipend and work part-time, 12 to 16 hours per week. Duties include assisting veterans and their dependents applying for VA benefits and services, as well as providing administrative support in the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs, 301 Wilcox St. in Castle Rock.

Officers are appointed by the county commissioners to a two-year term and must provide proof of prior military service in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy or Coast Guard, as well as proof of honorable discharge.

Applications are available at www.douglas.co.us and must be submitted online or in mail by Jan. 31, 2017. For additional information, call 303-663-6257.

Free New Year’s rides New Year’s Eve partiers can find a free ride on all regularly scheduled Regional Transportation District trains and buses, as well as Access-a-Ride and SkyRide services.

Free service will run from 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. on Jan. 1. RTD is partnering with Coors Light and Coors Distributing Company to offer the rides.

Due to fireworks displays, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be no service on D,F and H rail lines between the Theatre District/Convention Center and the 18th and California stations, as well as limited MallRide service on the 16th Street Mall.

Deep Space hosts gala Deep Space Gallery and Workspace will host a New Year’s Eve gala to benefit the American Warrior Initiative, a nonprofit that educates real estate professionals as to how they can assist military personnel with the stresses surrounding home buying and relocating.

The event will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the gallery, located at 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive in Parker.

Entertainment will be provided by musical groups The Bluzinators and The Blues Brothers, and a stocked cash bar and buffet featuring prime rib and salmon are included, as are party favors and a midnight toast.

Parker gets safety nod The Town of Parker was recently named the 18th safest municipality in the state of Colorado.

The SafeWise Report uses the most recent FBI Crime Report from 2014, along with population data to compile the list. Parker was one of only three municipalities ranked that had more than 50,000 residents, and moved up from last year’s rank of 19.

Among the statistics collected for the town are the number of violent crimes per 1,000 people, 1.29, and the number of property crimes per 1,000 residents, 12.34.

Dacono earned the state’s best 1 rank with 0.23 violent crimes and 0.23 property crimes per 1,000 people.

Patients Winifred Okoye, front left, and Prema Jayamanna, front right, pose with their care teams after receiving free joint surgeries from Parker Adventist Hospital and Operation Walk USA. COURTESY PHOTO

Walking away from pain Parker Adventist partners with nonprofit for free surgeries STAFF REPORT

Parker Adventist Hospital recently partnered with Operation Walk USA to give patients a chance to step into 2017 free from incapacitating pain.

Between Dec. 5 and Dec. 10, three patients at Parker Adventist and two patients at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver received free hip and knee replacement surgeries. Across the United States, an estimated 80 people received the transplants through the program this year.

“Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the people within our community,” said Derek Johnson, a Parker Adventist Hospital orthopedic medical director and surgeon. “OpWalk is a collaborate initiative that provides hope and a pain-free life

to underserved patients.”

The nonprofit Operation Walk USA has been offering the free surgeries with volunteer surgeons and medical providers since 2010. The program covers all aspects of treatment — surgery, hospitalization and pre-and post-operative care — at no cost to patients who don’t qualify for government health coverage, don’t have insurance or can’t afford surgery on their own.

“The debilitating pain of end-stage hip or knee degenerative disease makes even the most simple of daily tasks excruciatingly painful,” Operation Walk’s website states. “Although more than 1 million hip and knee replacements are performed in the United States each year, thousands of uninsured or underinsured men and women continue to live with severe arthritic pain and immobility.”

Nearly 650 patients have received transplants from the group through the annual program since 2010. Total value of the services adds up to more than $17.3 million.

K-9 officer heads back to Utah kennel STAFF REPORT

A beloved rookie is leaving the Parker Police Department, but he was still under warranty and will be replaced at no cost.

Remi, the department’s first K-9 patrol officer in 20 years, was returned to the Utah kennel where he was purchased on Dec. 11. Officer Casey Cashman, who has logged over 500 hours of training with Remi, will return with a new partner.

“Remi has been an asset for the Parker Police Department for the last six months,” a news release from the Parker PD read. “Our goal was to continue to train him as a narcotics detecting dog and then also train him as a tracking and trailing dog for missing children/persons. Due to the continued intense training that was required for narcotics detection, we were not able to train him in the tracking and trailing of missing individuals.”

The department thanked the community for their enthusiasm and support for the K-9 program, and went on to say that all donations, including a ballistic vest purchased via a community fundraiser, will be transferred to the new dog.

The release added that it was a difficult decision, but several national and local K-9 trainers and judges recommended returning Remi.

Representatives from the kennel told police Remi is expected to move on to another position, possibly with the post office or an airport security team.

Officer Casey Cashman and his K-9 partner Remi pose outside police headquarters in Parker in July. Several K-9 trainers deemed it best for Remi to be returned to the kennel he came from and exchanged for another dog.

PHOTO COURTESY OF PARKER POLICE DEPARTMENT

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were not designed to simulate urban and highway skills needed by officers, a project report said, and they charged fees.

Aside from the sheriff ’s office’s need for the center, Moore also told commissioners the new track and training center would be a publicprivate partnership.

Other area law enforcement agencies could lease the track for training sessions. A survey conducted by the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation found at least 30 local agencies said they’d use the new training center if it were available.

Driver’s education companies could also lease it as a location for advanced driving classes and help new drivers learn skills like crash avoidance. Moore said companies have approached him with interest in using the center for such a class.

“We’re certain that there’s revenue to be gained,” said Moore, who told commissioners the project’s future phases for site improvements are planed to be at no cost to the county. Those would be funded by fees charged at the center or through donations such as the Linigers’.

Repella said she couldn’t remember a private donation of this size to the county in her tenure.

“It is extremely generous of them,” she said.

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District 3 Commissioner Jill Repella was vocal in her support for the lab but said she respected Weaver and Partridge for their questioning.

The crime lab also has the support of 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler.

Brauchler attended the meeting to explain how the lab would assist not only law enforcement but also prosecution. He said DNA evidence, one of the more influential services the lab would bring, helps convict and clear those facing charges.

DNA evidence also impacts the flow of a court proceeding, he said.

The long wait times associated with

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All in all, he said, speedy DNA and forensic results means a faster court system.

“To me, that makes that money absolutely worthwhile,” Brauchler said.

The issue is expected to come before the commissioners again.

The Dec. 13 decision only authorized allocating money for the project. A land sale for the potential project site was still under negotiation Dec. 13 and the lab has yet to be given official approval in the form of an inter-governmental agreement that must be signed by both counties and Aurora.

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December 23, 2016 A promotional photo shows Mick Orfe, Michael Faulkner and Dustin Sullivan (from left to right) trim the tree in “The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged),” a performance by the Reduced Shakespeare Company that came through the PACE Center on Dec. 10.

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Live theater relies on two conceits: the suspension of disbelief and the “fourth wall” separating actors from the audience.

Considering the mild weather outside the PACE Center on Dec. 10, the audience had a challenge imagining the fierce winter storm driving the plot of “The Ultimate Christmas Show.” But the fourth wall between the audience and actors was never really intact.

Three members of the nationallyrenowned Reduced Shakespeare Company, Michael Faulkner, Mick Orfe and Dustin Sullivan, opened by speaking directly to the audience, updating them on the debilitating storm raging outside the theater during “St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Universalist Church Multicultural Interfaith Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant.”

The debilitating storm prevented scheduled acts from arriving, forcing the three troubadours to perform in their stead. The traveling company blended their characters’ personas into the varied songs and bits as they skewered every Christmas staple, from the Nativity to “The Nutcracker.”

Orfe played the old-fashioned Christian show runner, trying to preserve

the sanctity of the holiday despite Faulkner’s Unitarian approach of celebrating every faith’s December holiday with equal fervor. Sullivan, meanwhile, focused on his favorite part of Christmas — the presents.

Audience participation was a cornerstone of the performance, but the performers engaged their conscripted extras in a subtle, unforced manner.

The constant back-and-forth between the stage and seats culminated with Faulkner going row-to-row for a pieced-together rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” featuring lyrics like “five Jeep Wranglers” and “11 Election Recounts.”

Both the audience and performers offered political punchlines, and the actors handled jokes about Donald Trump asking Santa to build him a wall and grabbing “kittens” with tact.

It may have seemed a touchy subject for a holiday-themed performance a month after an emotionally-draining election, but the crowd loudly applauded the jabs, and succeeding jokes came too rapidly for anyone in the minority to dwell on anything objectionable.

The characters’ motivations resurfaced in run-ups between the songs, resolving at the finale without the predictable and overstated moral themes one might expect from a Christmas melodrama. Sullivan gave presents without receiving any for himself, and the religious issues between Faulkner and Orfe disappeared, without mention, under a blizzard of snowflakes descending from the rafters.

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Gift of you may be the very best present you can offer in this holiday season WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

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ere we are again at that time of year where most of our shopping is finished and we are gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. We exchange and open gifts that have been carefully wrapped, and in some cases like mine, not so carefully or artistically wrapped.

Many times we receive a gift that we really wanted or needed, and sometimes we receive a gift that someone else thought we wanted or needed. And there is really nothing like the feeling of knowing that you have just been re-gifted or you are already planning how you will re-gift the same gift to someone else. And if re-gifting is not your thing, there is always

the gift receipt and you can exchange the gift for something that may be more appropriate for you or at least in your right size.

There is a gift that can be given, will more than likely never be re-gifted or exchanged, and is probably more appreciated than any store-bought gift that can be purchased, and that is the gift of you. The gift of you can be given in so many ways and it can also be a gift that keeps on giving once you start.

A friend of mine shared a story with me about a time when he was really short on money and his employment was in jeopardy due to a pending reorganization within his company. He wasn’t sure he would have his job or any job come January. He has a very

loving and giving heart and Christmas has always been special to him as a season to not only honor God, but to honor his friends and family with unique gifts that he would find for each person. With funds being low and a less than certain future in front of him, he decided to find ways to give himself to others.

I know many of you already do this and many of you give homemade gifts and cards. Some of you give gifts and give the gift of yourself also. But for those of you who haven’t tried it before I would encourage you to give it a try and watch as your own gratiSEE NORTON, P11

No-show shows us that showman is no show-off

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Confusing ideology Re: Last week’s letter, “Vouchers are a scam” Robert White and many other voters recently do not seem to have a clue as to what they just voted for.

In this letter, he calls on “all true conservatives in Douglas County to contact the school board and tell them to stop with the liberal school voucher nonsense.”

As a true conservative, I can only guess as to who Robert voted for in the recent election and being the astute conservative

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that he is, I am sure that he is aware that Betsy Devos, as the nominee for Secretary of Education, is a vocal proponent of charter schools, voucher programs, and virtual education — but not of public schools.

The irony and confusing ideology in this one letter, and in many recent decisions, is simply astounding.

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ow I know the rest of the story. Most of it.

Bob Dylan didn’t go to Stockholm, QUIET to DESPERATION Sweden, accept the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Singersongwriter Patti Smith attended on his behalf, and sang “A Hard Rain’s Craig Marshall A- Gonna Smith Fall.”

She sang it twice, because she blanked out the first time.

“I apologize. I’m sorry, I’m so nervous,” she said.

Smith made it through the second time around, moving many to tears.

I thought that she was a good choice, and I would like to know how it was made.

Some might have wanted Joan Baez, once Dylan’s girlfriend, who wrote “Diamonds and Rust,” about him and them.

I once vowed never to be

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involved with a singer-songwriter, because I knew that I might turn into the subject of a song after the fall.

The same goes for dating photographers. They can ruin your life afterwards, with what are called “revenge” photos. In my case, it would be me and Smitty, in the bathtub with our toys. I suggest you pass this information down to your children.

George Will of the Washington Post Writers Group wrote a ping-pong piece about Dylan. It kept going back and forth. I couldn’t figure out if he was in favor of the award being awarded to Dylan or not.

But, typically, it was thought-provoking stuff.

There is some kind of awards ceremony going on every week. I avoid all of them.

Do your job and do it well.

You don’t need something else on the shelf to dust.

Andrew Ferguson of the Weekly Standard said, “Dylan has proved two propositions that seemed increasingly unlikely in the SEE SMITH, P29

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Year-end planning can play a part in reducing your tax burden FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

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any taxpayers are still getting used to the tax law changes from 2013. Tax brackets are rising slightly for 2016, indexed up 0.4 percent.

Medicare tax has a 0.9 percent kicker on incomes over Patricia Kummer $250,000 and those in the highest brackets get to pay an extra 3.8 percent on investment returns. All in all, taxes have been on the rise. Therefore it is important to take every advantage to reduce your tax bill for 2016. Here are a few last-minute things you can do that will help reduce your tax liability.

Consider funding an IRA account.

Most employees who have a 401(k) plan have forgotten they might also be eligible for an IRA as well. If you are married filing jointly and only one spouse has a 401(k) plan, the other spouse may be eligible for a $5,500 deduction or $6,500 if over the age of 50. Check the IRS limits for adjusted gross incomes that range from $184,000 to $194,000. Those with two qualified employer plans with incomes under $98,000 can both write

LETTERS FROM PAGE 10

Vouchers not a liberal cause I had to do a double take after reading Robert White’s letter in last week’s paper. I agree with everything he said except for the last paragraph. I have never before heard anyone attribute school vouchers to the liberal cause. School vouchers are strictly a conservative

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tude bucket begins to overflow.

Giving of our time, giving of our talents, and just giving of ourselves is so very rewarding to both the giver and the recipient. And it can be as simple as giving a smile to someone who doesn’t have one, a hug to a friend in need, volunteering at the hospital or a charity event, helping a family member move or clean out their basement, doing something for the community, or any such gift of your time and talents to someone who would appreciate them. And even if they don’t appreciate it, the gift of giving of yourself will be the best gift you can ever receive.

Here’s another gift you can consider this holiday season when you consider the gift of you. Instead of focusing on the presents you will give or receive, focus on just being present. It is all too common these days to be at a family function or gathering of friends and

off the full contribution. This may be enough to reduce other factors, such as eligibility for the education tax credits. It is not a good idea to over-fund an IRA where you don’t get the tax deduction. There is no reason to be subject to IRS restrictions when there is no deduction on after-tax deposits. Consider funding a Roth IRA instead.

Self-employed individuals may be eligible for a SEP (Simplified Employee Pension). These limits can be substantially higher than an IRA based on business or consulting income. Most plans allow for deductible contributions similar to 401(k) limits — which for 2016 are $18,000 with an over-age-50 catch-up provision of another $6,000. For higherincome earners, you may also be eligible for a profit-sharing contribution up to 25 percent of your business profit up to $59,000, depending on your business structure.

It is crucial to get with your tax or financial advisor immediately to see what plans and limits you are eligible for.

Consider maximizing your health savings accounts for the year if they have not already been funded. You may be eligible if you had a highdeductible health-insurance plan starting no later than Dec. 1. An

endeavor, as evidenced by our right wing school board members for the last seven years. They are attempting to implement the ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) education plan.

The ultimate goal of that plan is to make public education a for-profit enterprise and put an end to the public school system we’ve known all of our lives. School vouchers are key to that plan.

Gary Bills Parker

everyone is searching their phones, texting, looking at email, or cruising social media. The gift of you this year could be as simple as just leaving your cell phone in your pocket or car or in a drawer somewhere and encouraging others to do the same. Simply be present with one another, talk, be truly in the moment. And not just in a gathering of many, but giving the gift of you to even one person who needs a shoulder to cry on or an understanding ear to listen can be the greatest gift you can give.

How about you, even if you have been blessed enough to purchase gifts for those you love, have you considered the gift of giving of yourself ? I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can make this season the starting point of giving of ourselves and being present instead of just giving presents, 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.

individual can contribute a taxdeductible amount of $3,350 with a $1,000 catch-up provision for anyone over age 55 by Dec. 31. Households with one spouse on family coverage can contribute $6,750 plus the catchup for over age 55.

The penalty for not having health insurance increased this year to $695 per person or 2 percent of income. You can apply during open enrollment this month to avoid this penalty in 2017 as well.

You can fund college savings plans that are eligible for the state income tax deduction for children or grandchildren through www.collegeinvest. org.

If you pay quarterly estimated tax payments, consider paying your fourth-quarter state taxes before year-end. Then you will be able to deduct it on your Schedule A next April.

To help reduce unwanted tax-

able investment income, meet with your financial advisor for tax loss harvesting and to structure your investments to be tax-efficient. After all, the goal is to keep more of your hard-earned dollars working for you. Plan to take advantage of every deduction you are eligible for and make estimated tax payments on time. Then you won’t have to pay any more than necessary.

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Turning a New Year’s health resolution into a way of living

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athan Lemon always made resolutions to get healthy, but in 2009 he decided to take it seriously: He lost 100 pounds in six months and now owns F.I.T. Gyms in Lone Tree, Thornton, Littleton and Loveland.

“I had the time to go to the gym two times a day and stopped eating (unhealthy) food,” Lemon said.

“When I saw the results, it was easy to keep going. That was exciting.”

The key is consistency, he said.

“Until you really commit yourself to it, a resolution is only as good as the words you say.”

Studies show living a healthier life has long been the most popular New Year’s resolution.

Whether the resolution is working out more, losing weight, eating better or drinking more water, a research conducted by University of Scranton in October found that 38 percent of Americans want to lose weight and live healthier in 2017.

The difficult part is following through.

Lemon noted that people who participate in early morning fitness tend to stick with it more. His 5 a.m. classes are the most popular and the participants come to the gym more times a week on average.

During the evening, it’s easier for someone to skip a workout if he gets out of work late, she wants to spend

time with family or anything else gets in the way.

In the morning, “you get in the door, get your workout done and feel so much better throughout the day,” Lemon said. “The morning people can’t make excuses about a happy hour or a Bronco game — they just have to get out of bed.”

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Make time for happiness, too

WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? “I am just trying to get through the holiday season. I’ll probably choose to try and get fit so I can wrestle the mannequins I dress at work better.”

Deb Clark, Centennial “I am like everybody else — I want to have good health and ramp up my job search. My dream job would be working at a university. I also want to start going to the gym again. I used to work out every day, but I haven’t found the time to go to the gym since I wake up so early to go to my current job.”

Dwain Yazzie, Lakewood “My New Year’s resolution is to say yes and be open to new experiences. I want to get out and travel more.”

Hanna Trainor, Roxborough

“My family and I used to sit down and write our resolutions together. This year, I want to start living healthier. I have some thyroid issues that have always caused weight issues. I want to get control of that.”

Ashla Williams, Denver “I work two jobs and I am trying to go back to school. Resolutions are the last thing on my mind. In the past, I tried to cut back on soda. It lasted about two months; I just wanted to prove to myself that I could do it.”

Ash Curtis, Denver “I want to stop smoking. It has been my resolution for three years now. It is unhealthy; it is just bad for you. I am already trying to cut back at work.”

Maddison Damore, Aurora

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Here are some songs for those less-than-cheery holiday moments

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? That all depends on who you ask.

Sure, driving down the street at night around Christmas is going to offer the opportunity to see LINER some beautiful NOTES light displays. And I suppose it’s fun to watch capitalism at work at the packed malls and department stores as the holiday gets closer and closer. But all of this doesn’t add up to fun for everyone.

In his first animatClarke Reader ed special, Charlie Brown became the avatar for many who are lonely and sad this time of year when he said, “I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess.

I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I’m still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.”

In addition to fictional characters like Charlie Brown, Ebenezer Scrooge and The Grinch, pop musicians have created some fantastic work out of feeling out of step with the season.

I picked a few of my favorite sad holiday songs, so grab some eggnog to cry into, and follow me: “Baby, Please Come Home” — Darlene Love This 1960s classic has been covered by everyone from U2 and Mariah Carey to Michael Bublé and Death Cab for Cutie, and it gets points for being one of the most upbeat somber holiday songs.

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Lemon laughs at the excuses he hears now that he owns his own CrossFit gyms, whose members include individuals who are obese, pregnant or missing limbs.

“I think people can get intimidated, thinking they can’t make it through the workout,” Lemon said. “The workouts can be scaled or modified for anybody in any CrossFit gym. Anyone can do it — they just have to want to do it.”

According to the University of Scranton study, 75 percent of people maintain their resolutions through the first week of making them. The number of people working to achieve their resolutions continues to decrease as the year goes on.

“I think a big part of backing away from a resolution is that it really is hard to stick to a routine and dedicate the time,” said Kelsey Whisler, fitness manager at South Suburban Parks and Recreation. “They may get disappointed that they may not be able to accomplish what they set out to do, so they give up altogether.”

Whisler encourages people to set realistic goals. If someone’s goal is to run a marathon, he or she should start training for a 5k race first.

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: The Candles “Matter + Spirit” released on TheEndRecords.

Review: The Candles do double duty as its own group, as well as Norah Jones’ touring band, and its third effort is full of

the kind of folk-rock that wouldn’t sound out of place coming from 1970s Laurel Canyon. The kind of soft, warm music that’s the perfect soundtrack to your morning coffee, or an evening by the fire.

The song is told from the perspective of someone who finds himself or herself without their beloved during Christmastime, and is more a plea to that person than any kind of recognition of the holiday. Based on such lyrics as “If there was a way/I’d hold back this tear/But it’s Christmas Day,” and “They’re singing ‘Deck The Halls’/But it’s not like Christmas at all,” it’s not going well.

“Blue Christmas” — Elvis Presley Few musical voices can do brokedown and lonesome like The King, and he brought all his powers to bear on his 1957 version of this melancholy torch song.

A clever homage and flip of the famous “White Christmas,” Presley and producers drenched the song in minor chords and plaintive moans. As if a chorus like this needs any help: “And when those blue snowflakes start falling That’s when those blue memories start calling You’ll be doin’ all right, with your Christmas of white But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas.”

Whisler said her resolutions have always been small. For 2016, she vowed to drink more water.

“It is always easier said than done,” Whisler said. “Go back to taking the small steps. Don’t think too big to start.

Small changes will lead to a big difference.”

Taking advantage of trainers, being led through group fitness and learning how to use equipment are great starting points for healthy goal achievement, Whisler noted.

The most popular classes at South Suburban recreation centers are Zumba, BodyPump and yoga, Whisler said.

Lemon is a fan of all fitness. Getting out and moving in a way that interests an individual will make a huge difference in how likely he or she is to achieve their goals.

“Any fitness is good fitness,” Lemon said. “There are classes like Pilates, yoga and Zumba, but you won’t find me there because they don’t interest me. Also, I have no rhythm. But people should try new things to get the momentum going.”

It is important to remember that improved fitness is a gradual process.

“Most people who come to the gyms aren’t looking to be fitness models or John Elway,” Lemon said. “They are trying to be the best versions of themselves. We should support those kinds of people.”

Favorite song: “Sunburned” Best song to make you forget The Chainsmokers and Halsey duet: “Move Along” featuring Norah Jones

“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” — Bing Crosby The holiday season is best enjoyed surrounded by the people you love, but what happens when you’re away from everyone who means something to you? If you take the advice of this 1943 classic, sleeping it off is probably your best choice.

The song was originally written from the point of view of a soldier stationed abroad during World War II, which makes the lines “I’ll be home for Christmas/If only in my dreams” particularly poignant. It has since gone on to apply to anyone away from home during the holidays, and can positively devastate you if you’re in the right mood.

“The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot” — Nat King Cole Cole is responsible for “The Christmas Song,” which rightfully belongs in any conversation about the best Christmas songs ever. But I’m not sure what was going for when he covered Vera Lynn’s 1937 weeper about an orphan child who gets nothing for Christmas.

With lyrics like this, the song feels more like an excerpt of a Charles

Dickens novel than something you’d hear on the radio: “In the street he envies all those lucky boys, Then wanders home to last year’s broken toys.

I’m so sorry for that laddie, He hasn’t got a daddy, The little boy that Santa Claus forgot.”

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

“Please Come Home for Christmas” — Charles Brown R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues, so artists in this genre are particularly well-suited to songs that make you want to reach for the nearest bottle. Blues is in the genre’s title, for heaven’s sake.

Brown’s original 1960 version is still the quintessential rendition of the song, but The Eagles and Bon Jovi both turned in popular versions over the years.

Just check out the opening lyrics of this one: “Bells will be ringing this sad, sad New Year’s Oh, what a Christmas to have the blues.

My baby’s gone I have no friends To wish me greetings once again.”

Who else needs a drink?

Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he hopes “Christmas and New Year’s will find you home/ Where there’ll be no more sorrow no grief and pain.” Check out his music blog at calmacil20.blogspot.com. And share your favorite sad Christmas songs at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

CURTAIN TIME Family production “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” plays through Jan. 15 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora.

Clay White is director of this all-agesappropriate musical sugar plum.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$31, vintagetheatre.com or 303-8567830.

Don Quixote’s story “Man of LaMancha,” inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote,” adapted by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mitch Leigh, plays Jan. 6 to 22 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, presented by Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now Theatre Company.

Kelly Van Oosbre is director and choreographer and Eric Weinstein is music director. Daniel Langhoff sings the lead. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $20-$35, performancenow.org or 303-987-7845.

A different look at Oz “The Wiz,” a musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz,” set in the context of African-American culture, plays Jan. 7 to 29 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.,

Aurora. Directed by Keith Rabin Jr. and Amy Osatinski. Seven-time Tony Award winner in 1975. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, Jan. 16; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28/ $26/$20.

Ignitetheatre.com, 866-811-4111.

Rothko “RED,” by John Logan, a story of art world star Mark Rothko, plays Jan. 6-28 at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge. Tickets: backstagetheatre.org.

Guy group “Forever Plaid,” plays Jan. 12 to March 12 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown. Performances 6 p.m.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and noon Sundays, beginning Jan. 21. Tickets: coloradocandlelight.com.

For the kids “Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” adapted from the favorite series of books by Barbara Park, plays through Dec. 30 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

Performance times to be announced.

Call 720-898-7200 or see arvadacenter. org/on-stage/junie-b-jones-the-musical-fall-2016.

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Denver Art Museum offers rare variety of exhibitions Families can visit that galaxy “far, far away,” 16th-century Venice, the Japanese fashion scene, and/or the SONYA’S Southwestern Indian SAMPLER country in a half day at the Denver Art Museum. “Star Wars and the Power of Costume,” on the second floor of the Hamilton Building, is a specially-ticketed exhibit and requires some early planning, because tickets are Sonya Ellingboe selling out for many time periods. See denverartmuseum.org to learn what’s available and ticket prices. The other exhibits are included with general

admission (kids are free). “Venetian Treasures,” on the first floor in the Hamilton Building, in Denver until Feb. 12, includes exquisite paintings from 14th- and 15th-century Venice, when it was trading center for the world and very wealthy. Many of these artworks have never before left Italy.

The Japanese fashions and extensive Native American collections are in the North Building. The museum is on West 14th Avenue Parkway at Broadway in downtown Denver.

Also at the DAM Family-Friendly Theater, featuring the original play, “Art Emergency @: Code Redder!” will play at the Denver Art Museum. Audience members will assist Chuck and Joanne as they try to plan an upcoming exhibit. There will

be stories and details about objects in the collection, which kids can go locate.

Free for members/ included in general admission (kids admitted free). Plays daily at 11 a.m. (except Mondays) Dec. 22 to Jan. 8 in the Sharp Auditorium on the lower level of the Hamilton Building.

MOA news The next exhibit at the Museum Outdoor Arts indoor gallery in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, is “Lumonics Then and Now: A Retrospective of Light-Based Sculpture by Dorothy and Mel Tanner.” It opens with a reception, 6 to 10 p.m. on Jan. 13 and runs to March 24.

Admission is free. MOAonline.org. 303806-0444.

Cirque Du Soleil A possible holiday gift might be tickets for the next Cirque Du Soleil, “Luzia,” scheduled in Denver June 1 to 25, 2017. Inspired by an imaginary Mexico, the show is said to be a “waking dream.” Information: cirquedusoleil.com/luzia. For a preview: cirk.me/ LuziaPreview.

SCFD director Deborah Jordy, executive director of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, has been selected to become director of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), following Peg Long, who will retire at the end of the year. Jordy has also directed the Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation and Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, and has worked as an associate curator at the Denver Art Museum. The SCFD, with nearly 300 organizations under its umbrella, has recently been renewed by voters for another 10 years.

Call for photographers The 51st Annual “Eye of the Camera” photography competition in Littleton is open for entries on café, CallforEntry.org, with a deadline of midnight, Jan. 6. Juror is Randy Brown. Exhibit dates: Feb. 17 to March

Queen Amidala wears this handsome red robe in the Throne Room, an example from the Denver Art Museum exhibit “Star Wars: the Power of Costume.”

COURTESY PHOTO 26, 2017. Information: Littleton Museum, 303-795-3950.

Improv Pam Roth O’Mara will offer improv classes at Arapahoe Community College early in 2017. Wednesdays, Jan. 25 to March 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $149; Thursdays, Jan. 26 to Feb. 16, 2:30 to 5 p.m., $99; and Thursdays, Feb. 23 to March 16, 2:30 to 5 p.m., $99 each. Registration: www.arapahoe. edu/community-education/currentclasses/dance-theatre-travel-andmore.

Art workshop Artist Victoria Kwasinski will lead a drawing workshop for the Heritage Fine Arts Guild from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 7, at Littleton First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

Cost is $30/members; $50 non-members. Bring three objects of different color and size. Pre-registration required. www.heritage-guild.com/ current-workshops. Information: mkstudio@comcast.net

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Sunday School Program: 12/18 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Worship Services: Afternoon Service (12/24) 1:00 p.m.

Evening Service (12/24) 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Worship Service: Morning Service (12/25) 10:00 a.m.

New Years Day Worship Services: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

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St. Thomas More Catholic Parish Christmas Eve

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this week’s TOP FIVE Tech Together Assistance: 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Get one-on-one help with tech gadgets. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

Kids’ Zone Arts and Crafts: 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 29, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Grades 2-6. Make New Year’s party supplies. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

A Christmas Story, The Musical: through Friday, Dec. 30 at Town Hall Arts Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 7:30 p.m. show Wednesday, Dec. 28. Tickets available at the Town Hall box office, online at townhallartscenter.org or by calling 303-794-2787 ext. 213.

A Hudson Christmas: 5-8 p.m. select days through Saturday, Dec. 31 at Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to www. hudsongardens.org. Tickets available at AltitudeTickets.com New Year’s Eve Noon Countdown, Celebration: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Hat decorating, storytimes, balloon drop. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

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Apex Church Christmas Service: 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 23, at 6228 S. Carr Court, Littleton. Cookies and hot chocolate served after the program. Nursery care provide. Call 720355-9571 or go to www. theapexchurch.com.

Saturday Surprise: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Drop in and learn something new. No registration required; information at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Great Influenza Topic of Book Club: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.

18 at an undisclosed location in Littleton. Get the book now and read ahead, “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry. Join the conversation of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters nonfiction book club. Call Lynne at 303-985-5128 for details on location.

Mystery Book Discussion, Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Lone Tree Golf Club Grille, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. The Thursday Mystery Group will discuss “The Fixer,” by Joesph Finder. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.

Community Blood Drives: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, Columbine Library, 7706 Bowles Ave., Littleton; 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 27, Parker Adventist Hospital, 9395 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www. bonfils.org.

Commitment Day 5k Run/ Festival: 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 around the neighborhoods of Life Time Fitness in Parker. All levels and abilities welcome. Go to http:// www.commitmentday.com/ colorado/parker-aurora/ for registration. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@lifetimefitness.com.

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Rock Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten Registration: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7; 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10; or 12:302:30 p.m. Jan. 12.

Children who will be 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2017, may register for kindergarten. Call Aubrey at 303-387-5157.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week.

Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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MILESTONES Jordyn L. Hutchinson, of Franktown, was named to the spring 2016 provost’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming.

Joseph C. Meier, of Franktown, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Madison Armstrong, of Parker, received $1,000 for the Auvil Scholars Fellowship from the Office of Undergraduate Education at Washington State University. She is the daughter of Terri Armstrong and David Armstrong, of Parker.

Michelle Bartlett, of Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Jason David Carroll, of Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Rachel Anne Choquette, of Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Trent Guerrero, of Parker, was named to the dean’s list for the full 2015-16 academic year at Lawrence University. The son of Zachary and Elizabeth Guerrero, Trent is a 2013 graduate of Chaparral High School.

Jessica Higgins, of Parker, graduated cum laude with a degree in English from Colorado College. Higgins is a graduate of Ponderosa High School.

Charles Martin, of Parker, was named to the dean’s list for the full 2015-16 academic year at Lawrence University. The son Scott and Mary Martin, Charles is a 2012 graduate of Plymouth (Wis.) High School.

Michael T. Mccormick, of

Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Tristan K. Mckenzie, of Parker, was named to the spring 2016 provost’s honor roll at the University of Wyoming.

Andrew G. Server, of Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Dyan Kari Strausheim, of

Parker, graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Holli Steinmetz, of Parker, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in English from Whitworth University.

Jeffrey Allen Unruh, of Parker, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general studies (geosciences) from Fort Hays State University.

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Wolverines learning how to win Chaparral’s young girls basketball team seeking consistency

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Chaparral girls basketball coach Tony Speights spends a lot of time these days watching his team grow up.

“We haven’t been this young in four years,” Speights said. “I love this group.

“We have three seniors, a junior, four sophomores and a freshman, and we compete like the dickens. That’s what we are going to be. We’re grinders. We’re just looking for that overall consistency. We’re going to be tough, we’re going to grow.”

Senior Regan Chiaverini was promoted to the varsity late in the season when she was a freshman and remembers what it’s like to be a young player on a varsity team.

“The team is really young. We have to learn how to mesh more,” Chiaverini said. “The young girls, the sophomores this year, have been playing together since they were little kids. The junior, seniors and freshman we don’t know how to mesh yet. The last five games we’ve gotten so much closer.”

Chaparral compiled a 5-2 record before playing four games in the Nike Tournament of Champions which, started Dec. 19 in Chandler, Arizona.

Chiaverini is the Wolverines’ leading scorer, averaging 15 points a game, and was coming off a 24-point game against Cheyenne Central. She led Chaparral with 15 points in a 48-47 loss to Arapahoe on Dec. 15 in a nonleague game at Chaparral.

“Reagan is our team leader,” Speights said. “As she goes, we go. She’s

Chaparral senior Reagan Chiaverini (14) drives past Arapahoe’s Eliana McClaire during the Dec. 15 non-league basketball game at Chaparral. Chiaverini is the team leader for a young Wolverines squad that took a 5-2 record into the Nike Tournament of Champions on Dec. 19 in Chandler, Arizona. Chiaverini had 15 points in the 48-47 loss to Arapahoe.

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She is one of the three seniors.

Guard Katy Smith had a sprained ankle and didn’t play against Arapahoe and Kailey Nelson is playing strong again this season after knee surgery.

The lone junior is Hannah Johnson.

Anna Hossfeld, Tylar Tsangarakis,

Sydney Speights and point guard Julia Lanskey head up the sophomore standouts. Freshman Jessica Formento logged quality playing time against Arapahoe. Speights is the team’s second leading scorer with a 10-point average.

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point guard and is supposed to be the quarterback,” Chiaverini said. “She’s learning how to do that. Just learning how to break pressure and stuff like that for her and then we have a young post (Speights) and she’s learning how

to be able to freely express my opinions about an essay or a book.

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Before every game, my team and I always say a prayer. We then do a chant, run out, and touch the top of the ceiling of the doorway. Being part of my independent personality, I’ll tend to sit farther away from my team before games and listen to music before I come back together with them before the game.

KEEPING SCORE WITH... is a Q&A with high school athletes in the south metro area. Email sports writer Jim Benton at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com if you or some you know would llike to participate.

Eliana Kearby, basketball, senior, Arapahoe: She scored only two points in the Warriors’ 48-47 win over Chaparral on Dec. 15, but her rebound and follow-up basket with three seconds remaining lifted Arapahoe to the victory.

JJ Woods, basketball, senior, SkyView Academy: He scored 30 points, had four rebounds and four assists in the 95-29 romp score over Aurora West College Prep.

Corey Seng, basketball, senior, ThunderRidge: Seng, the Grizzlies’ leading scorer with a 21-point average, tallied 23 points in an 74-72 overtime win over Lakewood on Dec. 12 and it was his buzzer-beating layup that boosted ThunderRidge to the win.

Kylie Andrews, swimming, sophomore, Heritage: She won the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.28 on Dec. 17 at the Colorado Coaches Invite swimming meet.

Tate Samuelson, wrestling, junior, Castle View: He record pins in five of his six matches to win the 170-pound title Dec. 17 at the Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com

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Versatility is the name of the game In today’s high school basketball, players have to do it all

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

George Mikan started a trend in the 1950s that is rarely seen today at any level of basketball, including boys and girls high school action.

Mikan, a 6-foot-10 center who dominated with his scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking skills, paved the way for other legendary players like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. Those players could govern play in the paint defensively and offensively with dunks, sky hooks and short, fall-away jumpers.

They were back-to-the-basket players whose existence in modern basketball is limited because the game now demands that all players be able to handle the ball, rebound, play defense and hit mid-range and 3-point jumpers.

In the NBA, superstars like Russell Westbrook and LeBron James epitomize this.

“In today’s world, versatility is premium,” Highlands Ranch boys coach Mike Gibbs said. “Unless you are a true point guard because everybody has a spot on their team for a point guard.”

Jake Belknapp is a 6-8 senior who is listed as a center, forward and power forward for Mountain Vista’s fastpaced boys team.

“You can’t just play one position,” Belknapp said. “Like if you’re a post player and just score inside or if you’re just a shooter. You have to have an allaround game.”

Lakewood’s girls team has junior

twin sisters Camilla and Kira Emsbo, who are both 6-4 forwards.

“We know when we get to college there will be girls as tall and even taller than we are, so we have to work to be better all-around players both on defense and offense,” Camill said.

“My sister and I have been working to improve our outside shooting. Personally, I like taking outside shots and it is fun to shoot 3-pointers.”

For most high school teams, boys and girls, there are no budding Mikans or Chamberlains.

“In high school, the back-to-the basket guy is sort of obsolete,” said Skyview High School boys coach Paul Barringer. “Being a hybrid, that’s what it’s coming to.”

Mountain Vista girls coach Mike Willahan is trying to develop his players into that hybrid mold.

“I want my bigs to be able to shoot from the outside and handle the ball,” he said. “I want our guards to be able to go post up and score and I want our bigs to be able to square up and go to the basket, run the floor and things like that.”

Lakewood girls coach Chris Poisson said most coaches would love to have a slew of versatile players.

“Anything that makes your team harder to guard helps your chances in being successful,” Poisson said.

Even if a team wants a traditional, post-playing center, it takes luck to land one, Arapahoe girls coach Jerry Knafelc said.

“They are not a commodity that grows on trees,” he said. “In girls basketball, finding somebody that can just hunker down and play and be really strong in the post — those are kind of like four-leaf clovers.

“If your post players can’t handle the ball, that’s a liability. You used to have those lumbering posts that

Jake Belknapp, Mountain Vista’s 6-foot-8 forward, puts the ball on the floor and drives to the basket in an early season game against George Washington.

JIM BENTON never touched the ball until somebody threw it to them at the block.

Now they are expected to handle the ball.”

That versatility is also valuable in the boys game.

“We have a lot of 6-3, 6-4 kids,”

Ponderosa boys coach Steve Ketchum said. “They can handle the ball on the perimeter, they can shoot the 3, but also go inside and post up and guard somebody a little smaller than them as well, and that is very advantageous.”

All-league football selections from area schools announced STAFF REPORT

The following are first-team allleague selections of players from area schools that were reported from the various conferences: Mount Antero (Class 5A) Bear Creek: Barry Westley, OL; Andre Renteria, RB; Ethan Simmons, RB; Neil Vanlerberghe, WR; Walker Rumsey, AP Douglas County: Agustin Marczuk, OL; Dylan Leston, DL; Jake Archuleta, LB; Aaron Kim, DB Legacy: Seth Hill, OL; Ross Smith, OL; Alex Lewis, QB; Anthony Lyle, WR; Brendon Fannin, DL; Ryan Lynch, DB; Kyle Freeburg, P Mount Wilson (5A) Castle View: Nolan Laufenberg, OL; Hunter Slater, OL; Jake Kane, DT; Ryan Brink, DT; Riese Lutz, DB; David Gonzalez, P Arvada West: Brady Legault, OL;

Chase Dixon, WR; Garrett Shipman, LB; Tony Cass, DB Ralston Valley: Cade Peratt, TE; Ben Rayon, PK; Shayne Whitmyer, AP; Henrik Brandt, DL; Colby Kelter, LB Mount Cameron (5A) ThunderRidge: Heston Paige, OL; Zeke Johnson, RB Mountain Range: Donovan Lemos, P; Tyler Smith, OL Mount Evans (5A) Chaparral: Ethan Reed, OL; Kijana Philips, RB; Tristan Deitz, LB; Semaj Stewart, DB; Peyton Ross, returner Mountain Vista: Peter Park, OL; Judd Erickson, QB; Tristan Dean, WR; Jake Frane, DL; Zach Hammer, DB; Mason Folz, PK Pomona: Drew Johnson, OL; Isaac Lopez, OL; Cameron Gonzales, RB; Billy Pospisil, WR; Isaiah Hunter, DL; Brandon Micale, DL; Garrett Zanon, LB; Uriah Vigil, DB; Max Borghi,

Offensive Player of Year; Zanon, Defensive Player of Year

QB; Quinton Osthahl, LB; Mason Knighton, OL

Mount Lincoln (5A) Highlands Ranch: Austin Johnson, OL; Drake Nugent, OL; Kobe Eller, RB; Ray Robinson, DB Lakewood: Steven Romero, LB; Brock Miller, returner Legend: Tate Wildeman, DL; Chad Muma, LB; Justin Boyd, DB Valor Christian: Ben Anderson, OL; Hayden Courier, OL; Preston Rose, OL; Dylan McCaffrey, QB; Joshia Davis, RB; Jack Walley, WR; Noah Elliss, DL; Will Rodgers, DL; Christian Elliss, LB; Noah Kuzma, DB; Luke McCaffrey, AP; Dylan McCaffrey, Offensive Player of Year; Rodgers, Defensive Player of Year; Rod Sherman, Coach of the Year

Mountain League (4A) Thornton: Ethan Anderson, DL; Fred Otero, LB; Devin Mattorano, specialist Standley Lake: Caesar Gutierrez, OL; Jack Anderson, DL; Alexander France, DB Wheat Ridge: Payton Dietrich, RB; Carlos Shippley, WR; Nikolos Schnebly, DL

Foothills League (4A) Ponderosa: Mikey Thomas, RB; Garrett Dunn, TE; Drew Behrends, LB; Max Bruner, OL; Sterling Osthadl,

West Metro (3A) Green Mountain: Kyle Clabaugh, OL; Zachary McCaslin, OL; Cade Casterline, RB; Benjamin Schleiper, DL Lutheran: Will Willis, QB; Nick Ciccio, WR; Tyler Essegian, WR; Trey Bolts, DL; Jack Dack, DL; Ciccio, Offensive Player of Year; Bolts, Defensive Player of Year Skyview: Pedro Gomez, OL; Deyvon Butler, RB; Dominic Lujan, DL

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to be strong in the post.

“I’m excited because I thought it was going to be a slower progression.

We’re playing some of the best teams in the state. I’m really happy with the progression.”

Coach Speights and Lanskey talked for a while on the court after the Arapahoe game as players were leaving the gym.

“She was a little frustrated, she’s young,” Speights said. “She’s the quarterback and it’s hard to be the quarterback, especially when you are new at the varsity level. She’ll get there.”

Chaparral, which had an 18-point

lead early in the third quarter against Arapahoe, was outscored 25-13 in the final two quarters. The Warriors won the game when Ellie Kearby scored her only basket of the game on a rebound follow shot with three seconds to play.

Chiaverini scored eight of Chaparral’s 13 points in the second half.

“You can learn from wins and losses,” Chiaverini said. “With a loss, we can learn what we did wrong and it was the little things we did wrong against Arapahoe: rebounding, boxing out on defense, and on offense we need to learn how to hold the ball.”

Speights is confident Chaparral will have more wins this season.

“I’m happy with our competiveness,” he said. “We’re going to work hard. We’re not going to roll over.

We’re looking to compete.”

Chaparral sophomore Anna Hossfeld (32) dribbles around Arapahoe’s Maddie Matthews (14) during a Dec. 15 nonleague game at Chaparral.

The Warriors scored with three seconds remaining on a rebound by Ellie Kearby to escape with a 48-47 victory.

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The hits kept coming for Highlands Ranch senior Evans led Class 5A in kills en route to being named player of the year

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Highlands Ranch senior volleyball player Melissa Evans led all Class 5A players in kills with 483 this season, so it’s not surprising that Falcons coach Lou Krauss sometimes took SOUTH METRO cover during ATHLETE practice.

OF THE YEAR: “She hits MELISSA EVANS it real hard,” Krauss said. “In practice, she has knocked a lot of people down. She even knocked somebody out last year who was standing right next to me.

Highlands Ranch senior Melissa Evans is the Colorado Community Media South Metro Volleyball Player of the Year.

FILE PHOTO Luckily, it wasn’t me because it probably would have killed me.”

Evans, a 6-foot-1, opposite-side, left-handed hitter, has been named the 2016 Colorado Community Media

South Metro Volleyball Player of the Year.

“She’s a good choice,” Krauss said. “She’s a player that is very competitive and carries a team on

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“You can see from her stats at the beginning of the year she was getting set 50 to 60 times a match and getting 25 kills. She’s the type of player that could do that. She’s very physical...

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Evans averaged five kills a set and finished the season with a 48 percent kill percentage. She also led the team with 341 digs. Evans wound up with 1,341 career kills.

“They set me a lot,” said Evans, who plans to enroll and play volleyball at North Carolina State with her older sister and Highlands Ranch graduate Jasmine. “I like that. I like to be set a lot.

“I carried this team because I’m a senior and brought energy to the team. Being a senior really helped.

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SMITH FROM PAGE 10

age of media saturation: You can shun publicity and still be hugely famous, and you can be hugely famous and not be obnoxious about it.”

Someone send those thoughts to the president-elect, who will not be named by name in this column for the next four years.

Approbation is very meaningful. It can be simple, and it can be kept simple.

From a pat on the back from a father to a daughter, to someone sending me a note complimenting a column, to having stretches of highways named after you.

There is a temptation to take it further.

I think Taylor Swift should be cut off. No more awards.

Remember when Marlon

BOARD FROM PAGE 5

Concerns were raised by board members about district employees switching hats to become private employees. In addition, the change would affect retirement benefits of those already employed by the district, as they would become Panorama

Brandon refused to accept an Academy Award, and Sacheen Littlefeather, who later appeared nude in Playboy, accepted on his behalf ?

The sanctity of the awards ceremony appeared to be breached.

Trying to decide who acted better in disparate films seems like a breach of artistry.

But we love our trophies.

On Dec. 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, a woman boarded

employees in their athletic training capacity.

“I can understand and appreciate that we need to save money where we can, but when it’s with folks who directly affect our kids, I’m really concerned about that,” board member Wendy Vogel said. “Yes, we are realizing a cost savings, but at the expense of our employees.”

The matter will come back to the board in January for possible approval.

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a bus. (I still don’t understand Alabama.)

She was arrested for not giving up her seat in the “colored section” to a white passenger.

There are stretches of highways named after Rosa Parks.

She received the Congressional Gold Medal. She has been featured on a USPS postage stamp.

Andrew Ferguson lamented that, “it is evidently impossible to take Dylan for what he is, an impressive man worthy of ad-

Growth-related school construction With a 7-0 vote, the board approved a resolution to support state legislation to require developers building new large-scale subdivisions to also build new schools.

“I’m of the opinion that the growth is going to occur one way or another, and this resolution would require that (developers) put the schools in communities such as Sterling

miration, affection and respect, and leave it at that.”

We don’t leave it at that, do we?

I wonder sometimes if honoring someone isn’t a form of self-congratulation, for making the choice.

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

Ranch,” said board member James Geddes, who proposed the resolution.

Geddes said he did not believe it would impede the growth of the county.

“The developer would distribute the cost of building the school to the customers that would be buying the houses,” Geddes said.

The Douglas County School district is expected to double its enrollment of 67,000 students by 2040.

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Public Trustees

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Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0250

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0265

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0242

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0244

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/17/2016 12:19:00 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.

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/26/2016 8:51:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/26/2016 10:56:00 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: ERIC W BLANCHARD AND JOY M BLANCHARD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR M&T BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: M&T BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/24/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 5/31/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013044752 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $247,204.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $236,029.15

Original Grantor: KYLE R SMITH AND JANEL G. SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/28/2012 Recording Date of DOT: 3/30/2012 Reception No. of DOT: 2012023460 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $263,155.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $243,114.80

Original Grantor: GREGORY L. BROWN Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/31/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 9/9/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015065245 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $117,100.94 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $116,080.66

Original Grantor: JOHN WINTERHALDER AND BARBARA WINTERHALDER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/19/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 3/4/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009014786 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $190,867.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $141,083.34

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

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

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 1, TOWN AND COUNTRY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 26, COTTONWOOD SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 10A, FIRST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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/or other violations of the terms thereof.

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 LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 1, BRADBURY RANCH SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2D, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 17, BLOCK 9, STROH RANCH FILING NO. 12, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 10789 Appaloosa Court, Parker, CO 80134

Which has the address of: 18062 Callabra Avenue, Parker, CO 80134

NOTICE OF SALE

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.

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, February 8, 2017, 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 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.

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: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 10/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Dated: 9/26/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6710 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16CO00455-1

JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-742850-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on t he Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0265 First Publication: 12/15/2016 Last Publication: 1/12/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Legal Notice No. 2016-0242 First Publication: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Which has the address of: 10747 Longs Way, 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 18, 2017, 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: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/26/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-012850 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on th e Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0244 First Publication: 11/24/2016 Last Publication: 12/22/2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0250

To Whom It May Concern: On 9/29/2016 12:21:00 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.

Which has the address of: 8935 Cloverleaf Circle, 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, February 1, 2017, 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: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/3/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ELIZABETH S MARCUS Colorado Registration #: 16092 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-012854 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0250 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0255 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/11/2016 9:15:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee

Public Trustees

Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0255

To Whom It May Concern: On 10/11/2016 9:15:00 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: HILLTOP PINE BLUFFS, LLC Original Beneficiary: RUN MANAGEMENT, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: RUN MANAGEMENT, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/24/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 6/25/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014033746 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $2,800,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $4,650,000.00

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: declares that the covenants of said Deed of Trust, as amended, have been violated for reason including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust, as amended, and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby, and for the failure to perform obligations under prior deeds of trust. Therefore, the owner of the Evidence of Debt has elected to accelerate the entire indebtedness.

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 PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PARKER, DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO, PROPOSED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TOWNHOME UNITS, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AND KNOWN AS PINE BLUFF FILING NO. 3B, AMENDMENT NO. 1, LOTS 1 THROUGH 84, AND TRACTS F, G, H, AND J, PINE BLUFFS FILING NO. 3B, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2009002669 OF THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, NOW KNOWN AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 84, AND TRACTS A, B, C, AND D BASED ON THE REPLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2014066576 ON NOVEMBER 14, 2014 OF THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27 AND SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF PARKER, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO; SAID PARCEL CONTAINS AN AREA OF 482,160 SQUARE FEET OR 11.07 ACRES MORE OR LESS EXCEPT THOSE LOTS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, WHICH WERE EITHER RELEASED OR DEEDED THROUGH FORECLOSURE OF A SENIOR DEED OF TRUST:LOTS 40-43 WHICH WERE RELEASED, AS EVIDENCED BY THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016051577;LOTS 44-47 WHICH WERE DEEDED TO RIVER BEND CORPORATION

BY PUBLIC TRUSTEE CONFIRMATION DEED RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016062357; LOTS 62-65 WHICH WERE DEEDED TO RIVER BEND CORPORATION BY PUBLIC TRUSTEE CONFIRMATION DEED RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016062367; LOTS 66-74 WHICH WERE RELEASED, AS EVIDENCED BY THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016051577; AND, LOTS 75-79 WHICH WERE DEEDED TO RIVER BEND CORPORATION BY PUBLIC TRUSTEE CONFIRMATION DEED RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 IN THE RECORDS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE AT RECEPTION NUMBER 2016062365.

Which has the address of: Vacant Land, 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, February 1, 2017, 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

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by law and in said Deed of Trust.

6provided December 23, 2016

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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.

Public Trustees

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

First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/13/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LAUREN SELINGER Colorado Registration #: 39316 8480 E. ORCHARD ROAD, SUITE 5000, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 740-8494 Fax #: (303) 740-8495 Attorney File #: HILLTOP

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0255 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Parker NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0260 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/12/2016 9:15:00 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: BRAD R SULLIVAN AND ABBY L MOORE AND GEORGE J KENNEDY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/25/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 9/6/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005084599 DOT Recorded in Douglas County.

Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $234,820.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $185,841.25 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, STROH RANCH FILING NUMBER 9G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

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.

Public Trustees

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 2, STROH RANCH FILING NUMBER 9G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 12615 Buckhorn Creek Street, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/13/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WELDON P. PHILLIPS JR Colorado Registration #: 31827 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 4500.101929.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0260 First Publication: 12/8/2016 Last Publication: 1/5/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE District Court, Douglas County, Colorado Court Address: 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: OWEN PEDROZA, D.O.B.: 1/20/2011; and NATHANIEL PEDROZA, D.O.B.: 10/28/2005, Children, And concerning: NICOLE PEDROZA, D.O.B.: 5/28/1984, Mother; SAMUEL SWAIN, (Parental Rights Relinquished), Father of Owen Pedroza, and MATTHEW BEDFORD, Father of Nathan, Respondents, And MARY SAUER, (Maternal Grandmother) and DAN SAUER (Maternal Step-Grandfather), Special Respondents.

D.O.B.: 1/20/2011; and NATHANIEL PEDROZA, D.O.B.: 10/28/2005, Children, And concerning: NICOLE PEDROZA, D.O.B.: 5/28/1984, Mother; SAMUEL SWAIN, (Parental Rights Relinquished), Father of Owen Pedroza, and MATTHEW BEDFORD, Father of Nathan, Respondents, And MARY SAUER, (Maternal Grandmother) and DAN SAUER (Maternal Step-Grandfather), Special Respondents.

Misc. Private Legals

Counsel for Douglas County Department of Human Services R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-663-7726 303-688-5894 (fax) lreigrut@douglas.co.us Case Number: 16JV169 Division 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016.

TO: MATTHEW BEDFORD, 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 may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

A Review hearing and Return of Service on Matthew Bedford has been set for January 23, 2016, at 1:30 p.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 Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: December 5, 2016 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 930366 First Publication: December 15, 2016 Last Publication: December 15, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press 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 In the Interest of: RODRIGO POSADA, D.O.B.: 8/22/2009; and LUCIA DECKARD; D.O.B.: 2/10/2004; The Children, And concerning: CARMEN DECKARD, a/k/a BERNARDA DECKARD, D.O.B.: 5/20/1975, Mother; ENRIQUE POSADA, D.O.B.: 8/02/1972, Father of Rodrigo Posada, DARRELL JEREMY JONES, D.O.B.: 11/08/1981, Father of Lucia, Respondents.

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

Private Legals OF COLORADO In the Interest of: RODRIGO POSADA, D.O.B.: 8/22/2009; and LUCIA DECKARD; D.O.B.: 2/10/2004; The Children, And concerning: CARMEN DECKARD, a/k/a BERNARDA DECKARD, D.O.B.: 5/20/1975, Mother; ENRIQUE POSADA, D.O.B.: 8/02/1972, Father of Rodrigo Posada, DARRELL JEREMY JONES, D.O.B.: 11/08/1981, Father of Lucia, Respondents.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV218 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016.

TO DARRELL JEREMY JONES: 5360 W. ALAMEDA AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226 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. The following documents are also being served upon you: Motion in Furtherance of Investigation Order in Furtherance of Investigation;; Advisement for Dependency and Neglect; Relative Affidavit; ICWA Declaration; Application for Court Appointed Counsel and Dependency and Neglect Handbook and Order dated September 19, 2016.

A hearing has been set for JANUARY 4, 2017 AT 10:00 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 Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2016, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

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

Dated: December 13, 2016 John Thirkell, #13865 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No: 930421 First Publication: December 22, 2016 Last Publication: December 22, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on the 23rd day of JANUARY 2017, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and RICHDELL CONSTRUCTION for the 2015 JUSTICE CENTER SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #044-15 (PO#35650), in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said RICHDELL CONSTRUCTION for or on account for the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 23rd day of JANUARY 2017, to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Douglas County Government, Board of County Commissioners, c/o Facilities Management, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant’s claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Carolyn S. Riggs, CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Douglas County Government.

Legal Notice No: 930381 First Publication: December 22, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on January 21, 2017 final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for the 2016 Asphalt Overlay Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2016-003 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said January 21, 2017, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Public Works Engineering Director, with a copy to the Project Engineer, Daniel Roberts, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

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

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Frederick H. Koch, P.E., Public Works Engineering Director.

Legal Notice No: 930380 First Publication: December 22, 2016 Last Publication: December 29, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Which has the address of: 12615 Buckhorn Creek Street, Parker, CO 80134 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 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.

Counsel for Douglas County Department of Human Services R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 303-663-7726 303-688-5894 (fax) lreigrut@douglas.co.us Case Number: 16JV169 Division 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS

This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2016.

TO: MATTHEW BEDFORD, 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 may be obtained at the office of John Thirkell, at the above address.

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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 ac-

A Review hearing and Return of Service on Matthew Bedford has been set for January 23, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 663-7726 FAX 877.285.8988 jthirkel@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 16JV218 DIVISION 7

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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. 2016.

TO DARRELL JEREMY JONES: 5360 W. ALAMEDA AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

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. The following documents are also being

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