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Fire district mergers picking up steam Much to do with less than a year until integration BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The clock is ticking. The new year means Littleton is now less than a year away from the departure of its two fire partners — the districts that contract with the city for fire protection — which will officially merge with South Metro Fire Rescue starting Jan. 1, 2019. Littleton City Council has announced it will seek to join forces with South Metro, a large consolidated

district that already covers much of the south metro area, rather than allow Littleton Fire Rescue, the city’s firefighting force, to hang on as a much-reduced stand-alone district. The nature of that consolidation is yet to be worked out, however. The city’s fire partners, Highlands Ranch Metro District and Littleton Fire Protection District, which cover areas surrounding the city proper, are slated to fully unify with South Metro. Voters in the districts will participate in a special election on May 8 to decide whether to allow South Metro to expand its boundaries to cover them. Unification will go forward regardless of the outcome of the votes, though South Metro plans to keep

holding elections in the hopes of passage if the initial bid fails. The City of Littleton, though, will likely start off with South Metro on different footing. “Currently, we’re thinking that we’ll start by contracting for service with South Metro,” said Littleton Mayor Debbie Brinkman. “There has been some chatter coming from staff about going for a full unification, and going before the voters as early as November. Unless I hear a compelling reason, I suggest we work under a contract, ideally less than three years or around a year, in order to stabilize everything and make sure the community is ready for the larger vote.” South Metro Fire Chief Bob Baker

said the idea of a short-term contract isn’t ideal. “It wouldn’t have to be long-term, but we’re not very interested in a one-year contract for service,” Baker said. “You’re having to employ people to cover an area. If that contract’s not renewed, you have the difficulty of what to do with the employees. We would really prefer to just fully cover Littleton.” Baker said his staff and attorneys are drafting a memorandum of understanding to present to Littleton’s city council, which he anticipates will be presented to Littleton City Council in early March. SEE MERGERS, P17

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GERRY CUMMINS

Gerry Cummins, president of the Centennial Council of Neighborhoods, stands outside her home in Centennial Jan. 11. Cummins, who has lived in what’s now Centennial for more than 40 years, was involved with CenCON in its beginnings as Centennial became a city.

CenCON president, League of Women Voters officer, longtime civic activist How did you get involved with the city? I was involved in the incorporation of Centennial and have served on a variety of city committees. I am a former city clerk for Centennial, probably from 2003 to 2005. I’ve been on too many (city committees) — I forgot half of them. I’m currently on the advisory committee for the update of the comprehensive plan for Centennial. I was on the Home Rule Charter Commission — how could I forget that? (It was) 21 people that got together and wrote the charter for the city in 120 days, which was dictated by state statute. How did you get involved with the League of Women Voters of Colorado? Oh, well, it was right after Watergate, and I had a college friend who was very involved in the league in another state, and she got me interested. Currently, one of the projects we’re working on is registering new citizens at naturalization ceremonies — that’s

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where I was yesterday afternoon. We’ve got three more this month to cover. How did you get involved with the Centennial Council of Neighborhoods? The predecessor to CenCON was ACCORD, which was an acronym for “Arapahoe County Council of Organized Responsible Development.” Then when we became a city … it seemed more appropriate that we form an organization that spoke to city issues rather than county issues. We formed CenCON shortly

after the city was formed, and I was the treasurer at first. And I had been representing our neighborhood for ACCORD, and it was just an extension of continuing to represent the (Nob Hill) neighborhood at CenCON. I followed (former Mayor) Cathy Noon as (the group’s next) president, and I had worked with her during the time she was president. CenCON represents the interest of the neighborhoods in the city, the HOAs and the civic associations, and how various land development or redevelopment can influence those neighborhoods or

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affect those neighborhoods. We have also served as a sounding board for the city for various proposals for ordinances that would affect residential communities. We meet monthly. It’s a good communication vehicle to take information back to the neighborhoods on what’s happening. Do you feel the group has made a difference? Well, we hope so. I think one of the things the city did when it rewrote its land-development code was that it included a step referred to as community meetings, and the developer invites neighbors (who) will be impacted (and meets) with the community and explains what’s going on and gets their feedback … there is a definite improvement. I think the community meetings are very helpful. What’s your favorite memory in Centennial? Raising my kids here, raising the family. Two daughters. And the day that Centennial (incorporation) passed was a good day (laughs), when the vote was approved by the citizens, which was more than 70 percent approval of creating the City of Centennial. If you have suggestions for My Name Is ..., please contact Ellis Arnold at earnold@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Leaps in technology, beefy defense spending support space industry BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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Colorado’s economy may be more associated with beer and marijuana than space, but the state’s robust aerospace industry is flying high. Leaps in technology and beefed-up defense spending have been kind to the hundreds of aerospace companies in Colorado, many centered in the Denver suburbs, where legions of engineers are designing, building and operating space-age technology with globe-spanning influence. “We’re first in the nation in terms of percapita aerospace employment,” said Jay Lindell, a retired Air Force major general whose job title is “champion” of the state’s aerospace and defense industry for the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade. More than 25,000 aerospace workers are employed in Colorado, Lindell said, in more than 400 companies. And while Colorado is home to some of the industry’s big names — Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace and United Launch Alliance — more than half of the state’s aerospace companies have 10 employees or fewer. The aerospace industry is diverse, said Vicky Lea, director of the Aerospace and Aviation Division at the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., which houses the Denver-based Colorado Space Coalition, a consortium of industry stakeholders. SEE SPACE, P5

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“We’ve got great representation in all three pillars of the industry: civil, commercial and military,” Lea said. The bulk of the industry’s funding still comes from government contracting, but the private sector is picking up. “We added more than a thousand new aerospace jobs in Colorado last year,” Lea said. “That’s the biggest jump in a decade.” They’re good jobs, too: The average salary for an aerospace worker is $130,000, Lea said, more than double the overall state average. At the vanguard Some of the projects at the vanguard of 21st-century spaceflight are being developed at Lockheed Martin, said Joe Rice, Lockheed’s director of government relations. Lockheed, which largely pioneered the aerospace industry in Colorado, has offices and facilities scattered around the southwest metro area, including a large campus in Waterton Canyon in unincorporated Jefferson County. “We’re designing and developing the Orion spacecraft, which will take astronauts back to the moon and eventually to Mars,” Rice said. “And we’ve sent spacecraft to every planet in the solar system.” Some of Lockheed’s most influential work is also some of its less visible. The company’s GOES satellites are the foundation of space-based weather monitoring, and 19 of the planet’s 31 Global Positioning System, or GPS,

AEROSPACE ADDS UP Aerospace is a driver of employment in Colorado by any measure. According to statistics compiled by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation: Colorado’s aerospace industry employed 25,500 people in 2015-2016, with an additional 29,090 military aerospace personnel in the state, for a total of 54,590. Their collective payroll was more than $3.4 billion. Between 2011 and 2016, employment in Colorado’s aerospace sector grew by 2.1 percent, while the national figure fell by 3.2 percent. Arapahoe County is home to a plurality — 31.5 percent — of Colorado’s aerospace workers. Jefferson County is second with 23.7 percent. El Paso is home to 20.9 percent, Boulder has 19.8 percent, Adams 2.4 percent, and the other 59 counties are home to the remaining 1.6 percent. satellites were built by Lockheed. The GPS satellites also broadcast a timing signal that is used to certify global financial transactions, Rice said, and the whole shebang is controlled from Schreiver Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. “We’re the center of the world for GPS,” Lindell said. “There’s not a military mission that gets done without it. I was on a tour at Schriever, and one of the operators said to me: ‘Well sir, we control humanity.’” Rice said Lockheed also provides Colorado with “pride and culture.” “It’s difficult to find a classroom that hasn’t had someone from Lockheed come in to talk about what they do,” Rice said. Other industry big shots call Colo-

rado home. United Launch Systems, a joint Lockheed-Boeing consortium responsible for launching NASA and military satellites, is based in Centennial. DigitalGlobe, which produces geospatial imagery, is based in Westminster. Ball Aerospace has offices in Westminster, Broomfield and Boulder; Raytheon has offices in Aurora, Greenwood Village and Colorado Springs; Northrop Grumman has offices in Longmont, Aurora and Colorado Springs; and Sierra Nevada has offices in Centennial and Louisville. From cowboys to rockets Colorado began its development into an aerospace powerhouse in the years following World War II, when the state was known more for its miners and cowboys than engineering feats, Rice said. “It all really got started when the Glenn L. Martin company — the precursor to Lockheed Martin — decided to relocate here in 1956,” Rice said. “The idea was threefold: that we were out of the range of Russian missiles at the time, that the mountains offered some protection, and that the geology was stable for advanced telemetry experiments.” The defense industry rush that followed helped grow the Denver metro area into the powerhouse it is today, said Stephen Leonard, a professor of history at Metropolitan State University of Denver, who has written some of the seminal tomes of Colorado history. “Martin brought high-paying jobs, and supplier companies followed,” Leonard said. “Soon lots of companies discovered what an attractive place this is, and that contributed majorly to the growth of the southwestern suburbs.

Without Martin, Littleton would have remained little a lot longer than it did.” The industry enjoys a symbiotic relationship with the state’s military installations, including U.S. Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. Leonard said the area used to have a better awareness of the achievements in its midst, before the aerospace industry got diffused into a more diverse economy. “It’s an extremely important and underappreciated role,” Leonard said. “Big newspapers were always celebrating some new achievement that Lockheed was making, and they do less of that now, unfortunately.” The next frontier? Looking to the future, the sky’s the limit, Lindell said. “We’re seeing lots of growth in commercial and private spaceflight,” Lindell said. “And satellites are getting cheaper, smaller, and more capable.” Lindell said Colorado’s aerospace profile may grow if plans to develop the state’s first spaceport get off the ground. Based at Front Range Airport near DIA, the spaceport would accommodate space planes, which will take off and land like normal airplanes. A number of industry groups will host Aerospace Day at the Colorado Capitol on March 19, an annual event featuring demonstrations and presentations of the state’s aerospace prowess. “We want people to get as excited about this stuff as we are,” Lindell said. “We’re at the forefront of some big things here. Keep your eye on this industry — it’s really taking off.”

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Q&A with Stephanie Piko

District 4 City Councilmember Marlo Alston, who won an election race with a razorthin margin that endured a recount, gets sworn in by Municipal Judge Ford Wheatley at the Jan. 8 council meeting. New councilmembers Mike Sutherland and Tammy Maurer also were sworn in, and Kathy Turley was sworn in for another term.

Third mayor in Centennial’s history talks transportation, fiber, other forefront issues BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Stephanie Piko stepped into the mayor’s seat Jan. 8, and she sat down with us during her transition to discuss what she’s looking forward to tackling in her new position. She won her election against fellow former District 4 Councilmember Charles “C.J.” Whelan Nov. 7. She sat on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission from 2008-2011, chaired the Open Space Advisory Piko Board from 2007-2011 and is a former mayor pro tem for the city. Transportation, the city’s aging community, fiber-optic technology and city branding all sit at the forefront of her priorities. Here’s what she had to say about these policy areas. How will the city work for seniors? (It may involve) using universal design criteria and assisting with retrofits (or remodeling) in houses. Adopting design standards that make the process easier. If you go through the process and design this way, that might make it less expensive, might make it a better fit. We’d look at what they might need for ADA access, for doorways to be proper width for walkers, how to make bathrooms safe … for people to look up and think oh, yeah, I should make this counter lower. Providing info for people to utilize in their construction projects. Another part is bringing the Smart City (part) into it and how technology can help seniors age in place. That’s an investment in our community that’s over the next 20-25 years. We want a plan to let people adapt their homes with the consideration of aging. Having the fiber (optic technology) project, if you have fiber connections in the home, you can connect with doctors, connect with your pharmacist, connect with family — you can have monitoring, medical monitoring, that (lets you) just be at home more safely. What does it mean to make Centennial a ‘Smart City’? Being part of the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance — what does that mean with our city? (It’s about) contributing to making lives better for people — that’s the whole point. We want to find efficiencies in government, and find efficiencies (for citizens). SEE PIKO, P7

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New council, mayor sworn in amid talk of District 4 vacancy Replacement for Piko will be appointed by councilmembers BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The chambers at Centennial City Council struggled to hold the throng of citizens, families and elected officials that packed in to watch the new city council sworn in — minus one member due to a vacancy left in Mayor Stephanie Piko’s former District 4 seat. Right off the bat at the Jan. 8 council meeting, it was clear the city wasn’t pulling any punches in sending old councilmembers off with a large, public thank-you — former councilmembers Mark Gotto, Charles “C.J.” Whelan, Doris Truhlar and former Mayor Cathy Noon all received large, commemorative Centennial street signs with their last names and years of service inscribed on them. “You were the right mayor at the right time,” Piko said, giving send-off remarks next to Noon, whose sign read “Noon Way.” “Well, that says it all, right?” Piko laughed. Noon handled the going-away speeches for Gotto, Truhlar and Whelan with humor, thanking Whelan for the “friendship and the ice cream we’ve shared over the years.” After Noon’s own farewell, Centennial Municipal Judge Ford Wheatley swore in the new councilmembers — Tammy Maurer for District 2, Mike Sutherland for District 3 and Marlo Alston for District 4 — along with swearing in the re-elected Kathy

From left, former Mayor Cathy Noon, former Councilmember Charles “C.J.” Whelan and Mayor Stephanie Piko pose for photos at the Centennial City Council’s Jan. 8 meeting, where outgoing councilmembers received commemorative street signs and farewell remarks from Noon. Whelan represented District 4, the northeastern corner of the city. Turley for District 1 and, of course, Piko as mayor. State Sen. Jack Tate, R-Centennial, and Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, who represents much of Centennial, also attended the event. After the festivities ended, the newly sworn-in council discussed how best to fill the vacancy in District 4, which encompasses roughly the northeastern corner of the city. Each of Centennial’s four districts is represented by two councilmembers. In such cases, city council has the choice to let voters choose in a special election or to appoint a new councilmember itself. The council chose

the appointment process, partly to avoid costs of holding an election and partly to have a full nine members seated without waiting what would likely be multiple months. Applications were due by 5 p.m. Jan. 17 — the city gave prospective applicants about a week — and council will narrow down its choices at a Jan. 22 meeting to decide who will be publicly interviewed in another meeting on Feb. 5. The council will then decide if the selection process should continue or if it will make an appointment. There is not a set time frame for when a new councilmember will take the seat.

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PIKO FROM PAGE 6

The fiber infrastructure we’re putting in place will change the future abilities of the city for traffic and data, and give more predictability with system failures in city or traffic information — everything from weather to energy usage across the city. There are a lot of opportunities for the city to tie in with that fiber connection to solve problems before they become problems, hopefully (laughs). What’s on the horizon for transportation? In 2018, we expect fiber to be completed, and along with that, hooking up traffic cameras to the Eagle Street Facility and being able to have active responses to current traffic situations (like adjusting traffic light times). Smart traffic systems can adapt and basically learn what traffic flows are. For the most part, currently, a traffic light has a morning system and an afternoon system for rush hour going one way and another way. By being able to adapt faster, signal times can be adapted back much quicker and not have that lag you get. Colorado Hemp Honey founder, Marine Corps veteran and owner of Frangiosa Farms, Nick French, gathers honey from one of his hives. French offers four new flavors of honey.

From Marine Corps to master beekeeper Local company helps environment, veterans, bees BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Parker resident Nick French established Frangiosa Farms in 2008, he had two goals in mind—help save the bees, and harvest pure, raw honey to package and sell locally. Nine years later, his simple vision has evolved to include helping veterans and people who suffer from pain and anxiety, and recruiting more people to help save the bees. French, a Marine Corps veteran, took his honey in a whole new direction in 2015, when he and his wife came up with the idea to infuse their honey with local Colorado full spectrum hemp extracts, along with essential oils, to create a product that French believes can help people struggling with pain, anxiety and PTSD. Colorado Hemp Honey was born. “I have been directly affected by the loss of loved ones with the opioid epidemic in the United States,” said French. “I set out as a goal to develop products that act as an alternative to opioids. It is a personal mission of mine.” A lot of experimenting followed, and the result was four new flavors of honey, infused with hemp extract. Ginger Soothe, Lemon Stress Less, Tangerine Tranquility and Raw Relief, sold in either individual tubes or jars, have become popular products

Colorado Hemp Honey founder, Nick French, keeps bee hives all along the Front Range, providing safe havens for bees, and using their honey to help others. PHOTOS COURTESY OF COLORADO HEMP HONEY

that are gaining national attention. “All of the products are made with legal hemp extract, and per Farm Bill 760,3 contain less than .03 percent THC,” said Heather Timmons, communications manager for Colorado Hemp Honey. “They’re safe for kids and animals over 12 months of age, and are a nice, sweet way to get the benefits of honey, hemp and essential oils.” Timmons said their products can be used for relaxation, to provide an energy boost, to help with stomach issues and even to enhance performance in athletic activities. According to French, honey is not only a natural and sustaining source of energy, it also serves as a conduit for naturally occurring terpenes found in the hemp extracts, which may help relieve anxiety and physical

aches and pains. Not one to forget his fellow veterans, French recently partnered with Veterans to Farmers, to help veterans assimilate into civilian life. The Bee Shepherd Training Program gives veterans a series of workshops that teach them how to set up new bee colonies, conduct routine inspections, mitigate losses and harvest honey. Some veterans find working with bees mentally beneficial, while others may pursue a career in agriculture or start their own honey business. Frangiosa Farms donates 10 cents from each jar of honey sold to the VTF program. As for the bees that started it all? “The bees are well taken care of, and between partnering with the veterans and our Adopt-a-honeybee program, bees in Colorado should be thriving,” said Timmons.

How will the city’s branding change? We have some banner-pole identifications we’re using to identify the City of Centennial, some (structures) going up to let people know they’re in the City of Centennial and welcoming them into the city. Those are being integrated as projects progress and opportunities present themselves ... it’s kind of being rolled out with scheduled construction projects in 2018. In 2010, city council did an entire branding plan for the city ... it wasn’t the best choice to roll it out all at once, but rather to roll it out as improvements are done throughout the city. South Yosemite Street south of East Arapahoe Road is scheduled to have our first monument sign as the project nears completion. And then in 2018, East Quincy Avenue will be widened in a joint project with Aurora, so there will be a community-identifying sign along Quincy and South Flanders Street. What have you learned from former Mayor Cathy Noon and from other cities? She’s been a great mentor. She’s definitely set the standard of excellence for the City of Centennial. And, you know, she’s taught me to be optimistic and cautious at the same time. I think what’s really impressive that I don’t know that people necessarily appreciate is how regional approaches are taken to solve problems (among cities) in our area. None of us think we live in a bubble, and none of us want to keep people in one city or out of one city or not encourage development across cities because (it’s good for all of us). What are you most excited about, personally? It’s great to be in a place where we have choice and can decide what issues we want to tackle and what solutions we want to bring. A lot of cities are not as fortunate. The city is (nearly 17) years old, and it’s a great time for us to consider what our expectations are for our local government.

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Audubon Society files appeal of Chatfield expansion BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An environmentalist group will appeal a judge’s decision that plans to expand Chatfield Reservoir could go forward, despite the group’s assertion that the Army Corps of Engineers’ project to raise the waterline by up to 12 feet will do unnecessary damage to the ecosystem surrounding the lake. The Audubon Society of Greater Denver filed suit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2014, claiming that the Corps’ plans will drown vital wetlands and forests, including the habitat of the threatened Preble’s meadow jumping mouse. A judge in the U.S. District Court for the State of Colorado ruled in favor of the Corps in December, saying that Audubon hadn’t provided sufficient evidence that the plans violated the National Environmental Policy Act. Audubon is appealing the ruling, and

seeking an injunction to halt construction that started shortly after. “We were disappointed, but not surprised, by the district court’s ruling on our case and have filed our appeal in hopes of saving Chatfield State Park from this wrong-headed project,” said Polly Reetz, Audubon’s conservation chair, in a statement announcing the appeal. The Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company, which is overseeing the project, declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation. The $130 million project will allow water storage for eight municipal water providers and agricultural organizations across the metro area and northeastern Colorado. Construction is expected to take two years to complete. The project will necessitate removing trees and moving recreational facilities around the lakeshore. Audubon’s lawsuit was based in large part on the concept that the ini-

tial Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS, prepared by the Corps failed to adequately examine possible alternatives to the plan, which would add more than 20,000 acre-feet of capacity to the reservoir. “Denver Audubon asserts that the Corps did not seriously consider a number of sound, reasonable alternatives that would do less environmental damage,” Audubon said in a press release, “including increased water conservation, use of space in RueterHess reservoir, storing water in underground aquifers, and storage in repurposed gravel pits like the South Platte Reservoir near Chatfield.” Judge Philip Brimmer wrote in his ruling that Audubon’s assertions were inadequate to stop the project because the project’s stated goal is to increase water storage capacity to serve the metro area’s growing population, not to reduce the amount of water used. Brimmer also said that Rueter-Hess

Reservoir, near Parker, was recently expanded itself and shows no indication of being capable of further expansion. Brimmer’s ruling does not appear to make mention of the idea of storing water in underground aquifers, but it calls the idea of utilizing nearby gravel pits to meet water storage needs impractical given the relative cost and logistical difficulty. Audubon’s appeal, filed in court on Jan. 8, argues that the court erred in its findings on alleged Clean Water Act violations related to the disposal of soil slated to be dredged from areas in which recreation facilities will be relocated around the reservoir. The appeal also argues that the Audubon Society, which hosts a variety of nature programs around the lake, would be irreparably harmed by the rise in water levels, as removal of vegetation and underbrush would result in loss of habitat and make their activities difficult.

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Law enforcement wanted to charge Riehl before shooting Attorneys believed suspect was protected by freedom of speech BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Law enforcement officers were actively searching for ways to criminally charge Matthew Riehl, the suspect in a New Year’s Eve shooting that left Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish dead, for his behavior in the weeks before the shooting because local police considered it harassment, documents show. Prior to the shooting, a deputy had visited Riehl to determine if he Riehl needed “some sort of intervention.” On Dec. 31, Riehl was shot to death by a SWAT team after killing Parrish and wounding four other officers and two civilians. Authorities say he fired more than 100 rounds at officers. Investigative reports and email exchanges obtained by Colorado Community Media show law enforcement grappling with how to respond to Riehl’s behavior toward law enforcement. Ultimately, a lawyer with the district attorney’s office said it would not be appropriate to charge Riehl and doing so would potentially violate his First Amendment rights. A Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office detective began investigating information provided by the Lone Tree Police Department concerning Riehl in late November. The police department reported Riehl was harassing a specific officer and the city’s municipal court. The alleged harassment began after the Lone Tree police officer issued Riehl a speeding ticket on Nov. 10. The detective’s reports show Riehl was initially uncooperative with the officer, and although he eventually became compliant, remained on scene after the ticket was issued to watch officers in his rearview mirror. Riehl then “embarked on an email campaign,” according to the detective’s report. Riehl also posted numerous YouTube videos about the incident, including a slew of insults directed at the officer. Riehl sent multiple emails to the Lone Tree police officer. In one email, he insulted the officer and stated he was more qualified to do his job. He sent 15 emails to the City of Lone Tree Municipal Court between Nov. 15 and Dec. 5, disparaging the officer and seeking to have the ticket dismissed. In one of the emails, Riehl wrote the officer’s personal address, which he later shared on Twitter. He also compared Lone Tree police officers to Nazis and refused to attend a court appearance that resulted from his speeding ticket, saying the court was run by corrupt officers.

The reports also show that as recently as Dec. 5, a deputy accompanied by a clinician visited Riehl to determine if he was “in need of some sort of intervention.” Riehl asked if the deputy had a warrant, and after learning they did not, the report says Riehl “replied that they had interrupted his movie and proceeded to slam the door.” Emails sent between the sheriff ’s office detective, Phil Domenico, and an attorney with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Senior Deputy District Attorney Doug Bechtel, show officials debating if and how they could bring criminal charges against Riehl. The detective considered charges for harassment, posting the personal information of a law enforcement officer online, attempting to influence a public servant and intimidating a witness. Throughout his investigation, however, Domenico said he did not find evidence Riehl made direct threats toward anyone or their property — only that his emails contained “a lot of rambling and rhetoric” and that Riehl spoke “very ill” of the Lone Tree police officer. Domenico provided his reports to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and asked if an email Riehl wrote to the Lone Tree police officer mentioning the officer’s wife and commenting on Riehl’s skills as a marksman finally warranted criminal charges. “I should have your job. I’m smarter than you. I’m better qualified. I have combat proven medical training and I’ve practiced in Federal court. You are a fumbling lying perjuring buffoon,” Riehl wrote to the police officer, according to Domenico’s report. Riehl went on to say he wanted the officer’s house and pension but told the officer, “you can keep your wife and the dog if you have one.” The quote ends with Riehl saying, “I could drive circles around you and if it ever came down to it, you know I’m a more disciplined marksman than your shaking pathetic lying (expletive).” In an email dated Dec. 14, Bechtel said the office did not believe charges were appropriate, stating Riehl was likely protected by the First Amendment, “especially given the wide latitude since we are public officials.” Bechtel suggested telling Riehl to stop his communications could create grounds for harassment charges if Riehl were to ignore that request. “We have an argument that when a suspect continues to communicate after a clear `Do not contact me’ communication, that it is for the purpose of annoying, harassing or alarming. In this case, the defendant’s intent seems to be to get the ticket dismissed,” Bechtel said after explaining pursuing the case in court as it stood then would likely be unsuccessful. “We do not believe,” Bechtel wrote, “there is a likelihood of success at trial.”

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Gunman lured deputies to apartment, sheriff says Riehl used multiple firearms, surveillance cameras in battle with law enforcement BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The 911 call that brought deputies to a Highlands Ranch apartment for a second time on New Year’s Eve was a strategic and calculated move, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said. Matthew Riehl, who made the call, believed he would have the advantage there, the sheriff said. Riehl had set up barricades and surveillance cameras. He had multiple guns and plenty of ammunition inside his second-floor apartment. “I do believe that he lured them back on that second call based upon the type of call it was and what he was saying and what he was doing,” Spurlock said. Riehl killed Deputy Zackari Parrish and wounded six others — four officers and two civilians — before he was shot to death by a regional SWAT team. Riehl was going through a manic episode, deputies said. Spurlock said he wants to be sensitive to the fact that Riehl was experiencing a mental-

This still image taken from a body camera video released by the sheriff’s office shows members of the regional SWAT team securing the perimeter near Matthew Riehl’s apartment on Dec. 31. COURTESY PHOTO health crisis. “But I don’t want to blame it on mental health, by any means,” he said more than a week after the shooting. As questions remained about why Riehl opened fire on deputies, the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office released to the media hours of body camera footage, chronicling the events that unfolded at the Copper Canyon Apartments on Dec. 31. Deputy down “Matthew, come out,” Deputy Taylor

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Davis implored as deputies entered Riehl’s home with a key his roommate provided. Riehl, 37, a U.S. Army veteran and former lawyer, was well-known to law enforcement in Colorado and Wyoming. He’d been investigated by University of Wyoming police and reportedly harassed Lone Tree police, for which the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office was considering criminal charges. But the district attorney’s office said Riehl’s actions were most likely protected by the First Amendment. Numerous red flags raised about Riehl’s mental well-being resulted in officers conducting welfare checks, sometimes at the request of his family, and attempting to determine if he needed any intervention. Then, on New Year’s Eve, officers visited Riehl for the last time. The situation quickly escalated from a domestic disturbance call to a mental health call to a standoff with law enforcement. Four Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and a sergeant moved single file into Riehl’s apartment, shoving their way through a barricade. Davis, the first deputy in line, held up a shield as they called numerous times to Riehl, who was holed up in his bedroom. Before entering his apartment, deputies determined Riehl was going through a manic episode. Their last encounter, less than an hour earlier, ended with him slamming a door in their face. Now, they were attempting to place him on a mental health hold. Body camera video shows the deputies calling to Riehl five times, asking him to come out. Riehl is heard yelling to them from inside his room. Deputies kick his door four times, and then, a flurry of gunshots burst from Riehl’s bedroom. A gaping hole appears in the door almost instantly. Deputies Michael Doyle and Jeff Pelle take a few steps outside the apartment when they realize two of their comrades, Davis and Parrish, are trapped inside. They immediately turn back. “He’s down,” one deputy says of

Parrish. The deputy calls for cover as he drops to the ground. Between the deputy and Parrish is Riehl’s bedroom. He begins to crawl forward, reaching for Parrish, when another round of bullets rains down on them. Doyle and Pelle cry out as they’re hit, and are forced to retreat, leaving Parrish and Davis behind. In the chaos, however, Pelle and Doyle had not seen Davis run to another bedroom. There, she smashed the window and jumped from the second story to escape the ambush, although she too had been shot. Only Parrish remained inside, where he stayed with the gunman for nearly 90 minutes before SWAT officers could reach him. Parrish died of multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies Davis, Doyle and Pelle and Castle Rock police officer Tom O’Donnell and two civilians were wounded by Riehl. All the officers except Pelle were released from the hospital by the night of Jan. 1, but Pelle was expected to make a full recovery. ‘Open the door’ The first 911 call that brought deputies to Riehl’s apartment Dec. 31 came at 3 a.m., and it was in a noise complaint. The second call, made by Riehl, came at 5:14 a.m. for an alleged domestic assault. The first deputy arrived on scene at 5:17 a.m. At 5:57 a.m., Riehl fired the first shots at officers. By 7:30 a.m., Riehl’s rampage had been stopped by the SWAT team. Eight body camera videos released by the sheriff ’s office Jan. 9 piece together the events that unfolded that morning. The standoff itself lasted less than two hours, but the videos, each from a different officer, are a combined 7 1/2 hours of footage. The footage shows deputies’ repeated attempts to communicate with Riehl before deciding to detain him on a mental health hold. “It’s Zack. Matt, open the door,” Parrish called to Riehl through his closed apartment door during the second 911 call they responded to at Riehl’s home. Parrish identified himself nearly 10 times in response to Riehl’s insistent requests for him to do so. In addition to following deputies as they enter Riehl’s cluttered apartment and capturing the moment Riehl opened fire on them through his closed bedroom door, the videos show law enforcement swarming to the scene, evacuating residents, scaling balconies, strategizing and conducting the raid that ended Riehl’s life. No evidence of threat Police records show Riehl’s family reported he was bipolar and had post-traumatic stress disorder from a year’s deployment to Iraq in 2009. Police at the University of Wyoming, where Riehl obtained his law degree, investigated him in the fall for making what a spokesman called “alarming” social media posts about the university’s law college and its professors. They increased security. They SEE INVESTIGATION, P11

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warned students, faculty and staff. And later, they alerted police in Lone Tree, where Riehl was believed to be living, about his behavior. The Lone Tree Police Department had a relationship with Riehl of its own. Starting in November, Riehl began “harassing” an officer who issued him a speeding ticket, and the city’s municipal court, in an effort to get the officer fired and the ticket dismissed, the department has said. Later that month, when his behavior escalated, the department contacted the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office to investigate, as by that time, Riehl had moved to Highlands Ranch, which is in unincorporated Douglas County. Officials determined there was no evidence Riehl had made any direct threats toward anyone.

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‘They knew his history’ In speaking with Colorado Community Media the day of the Jan. 9 release of the videos, Spurlock said authorities found 15 weapons in Riehl’s apartment, 11 of which were functional. Riehl used four firearms — a shotgun, an M4 rifle, an M16 rifle and a .45-caliber handgun — during the confrontation with law enforcement, the sheriff said. A joint investigation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,

Firearms and Explosives determined all Riehl’s weapons were legally purchased between 2010 and 2016. Riehl also used two surveillance cameras, one posted outside his apartment and the other inside, to observe law enforcement before and during the shooting, Spurlock said. “They didn’t have the advantage of knowing that he had a video camera on them at all times,” Spurlock said of his deputies. “We do know that he used those cameras in the attack on us based on how he was laying down gunfire.” Despite Riehl’s history with law enforcement, he had no formal criminal record. Still, the four deputies and their sergeant were aware of his past when they responded to the two 911 calls from Riehl’s apartment the morning of the shooting, the sheriff said. They also knew from his roommate that Riehl had guns. “They knew his history and they knew his propensity to have some mental-health issues,” Spurlock said. “That’s why there were four deputies and a supervisor. Otherwise that call would have been two deputies. Any other mental health call doesn’t get the attention that this individual got. “Once they determined that they were going to take him to the hospital, they did some additional things for protection purposes. They brought a shield with them that they probably don’t (normally) take out of their cars on these kinds of cases.”

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Campaigns fight stigma that follows mental illness Efforts seek to define mental health in a positive way BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dan Jackson was at dinner with a colleague when he felt the onset of a panic attack. So he took a Xanax, prescribed by his psychiatrist to calm him. When his colleague’s tone of voice and facial expression changed as he questioned him about the medication, Jackson felt like he was being judged. “The stigma is, `There is something wrong with that person, they are on medication,’ ” Jackson, 43, said. A former English as a Second Language teacher, Jackson has a master’s degree in English. He likes to travel. He taught English in South Korea. He also is among the one in five adults in America with a mental illness. As a child, he was diagnosed with dysthymia, described as a chronic and mild form of depression, and more recently with other issues linked to his childhood. To focus on his mental health, Jackson stopped teaching and moved in with his mother in Aurora. He sees a psychiatrist once a week for an hour. He helps out at his father’s business and does part-time jobs every so often. He doesn’t know if he will teach again, but he has plans to move into his own place within the month. “There are things you can do, there is help out there,” Jackson said. “I was at a hopeless point, but now I don’t feel hopeless.” Jackson also is at a point where he feels comfortable talking about his mental illness and reaching out for help. But mental health experts say many others in similar situations are not receiving the treatment they need because they are embarrassed, ashamed or feel guilty about letting others know they are struggling mentally. Stigma ‘is deep’ “If you were to break your arm, you would retell the story in detail,”

said Patti Boyd, manager of strategic partnerships of Tri-County Health Department, a public health agency that provides services to Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties. “When there is a mental health issue, people just don’t want to talk about it.” To combat the stigma of mental illness, Tri-County launched a campaign in May called “Let’s Talk Colorado.” Rather than just addressing mental illness, the campaign promotes mental health as a state of well-being and balance in people’s thoughts and behaviors, Boyd said. The goal is to make mental health a collective focus for all of Colorado so that people with mental health issues will seek treatment. “People know there is care but they don’t seek it because they don’t want people to know that they are having a mental health issue,” Boyd said. “The level of stigmatizing language that we aren’t aware of is so deep.” The statewide campaign is part of a growing trend of efforts to fight stigma. Mental Health Colorado is building a statewide network of advocates to improve mental health care called Brain Wave. The national campaign MakeItOk.org clarifies on its website what a mental illness is and is not, provides a questionnaire asking users if they participate in stigmatic behaviors and tells the stories of people who have felt the effects of stigma. “My family and friends thought my depression and possible bipolar episodes were all in my head,” a woman named Andrea shares on the MakeItOk website. “They didn’t understand why I had trouble getting out of bed or why I cried so much. I was just `oversensitive.’ ” Andrew Romanoff, president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, is using the organization’s website to reduce stigma. Mentalhealthcolorado. org has dozens of stories from people who have experienced mental illness in themselves or in a person close to them. Sharing stories is a “powerful way to demystify mental illness,” Romanoff said. “What we are tackling here is not some exotic disease that is confined to a tiny fraction of the population,” he said. “Mental illness touches every single family in Colorado and our

tion at Frameworks Institute. But “while they can explicitly say `no, people with mental health should not be stigmatized,’ when they talk about mental health issues, there is an `otherizing’ process that ends in stigmatization,” O’Neil said. That means the language used in conversation indicates “I am normal” and “that person is not.” The study — which Tri-County will use as a tool and model for communicating about mental health — found that people struggle to talk about mental health as a positive state that everyone has and requires support for, O’Neil said.

Dan Jackson calls his mental health a lifelong journey. He has been diagnosed with dysthymia, described as a chronic and mild form of depression and, more recently, with other issues linked to his childhood. He manages his mental health challenges by seeing a therapist once a week for an hour and expressing his feelings to the people closest to him. COURTESY PHOTO

story bank reflects that.” Research shows that stigma campaigns are effective. Using a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation, Tri-County Health requested a study from Frameworks Institute, an independent nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C., on how the public communicates about mental health. “We are excited to have been able to do this work and start this conversation in Colorado in a meaningful way,” Boyd said. “We can do this better, we have evidence.” In the study, a team of Ph.D. researchers interviewed at length 10 mental health experts and 10 residents of Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties on their perceptions of mental health. Participants acknowledged that people with mental illness should not be stigmatized, which is a “testament to the success of stigma campaigns,” said Moira O’Neil, director of research interpretation and applica-

‘A positive definition’ of mental health The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines mental health as emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how individuals think, feel and act. It helps determine how individuals handle stress, relate to others and make choices. And “it is important at every stage of life,” the department of health and human services says. The problem is that experts and individuals do not use that positive definition enough, O’Neil said. “The public does not have access to a positive definition of mental health,” she said. “It is something that they struggle to talk about beyond mental health being the absence of disease.” In therapy over the past three years, Jackson has developed self-acceptance and resilience. His therapist has helped him work through issues he has struggled with since childhood. His mother’s support and care has helped him open up about how he is feeling. He said he now recognizes that the pain his mental illness causes does not mean there is something wrong with him. But he still finds it difficult to explain his mental health challenges to his “ bestest of friends with the biggest hearts.” More awareness, education and empathy around mental illness is needed, he said. “We should listen to everyone because you don’t know what people are going through — that’s the bottom line,” Jackson said. “It could be anyone.”

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Misconduct claims cloud opening of legislative session Other issues facing lawmakers get little attention amid allegations

Rep. Faith Winter, who filed a formal complaint against Rep. Steve Lebsock in November. While lawmakers often bring their children to join them for the first day of the session, on Jan. 10, Winter invited two other women who have accused Lebsock of harassment to join her in the House. Outside the Capitol, about a dozen protesters greeted arriving lawmakers, lobbyists and aides — holding signs with slogans like “Time’s Up! Step Down Steve.” Lebsock, who denies the allegations and is running for state treasurer, was present — two days after providing his colleagues copies of a 28-page document defending himself. He stoically answered “Here” during roll call. And he stood briefly, then sat back down again, as fellow Democrats gave rousing applause as House Speaker Crisanta Duran declared, “there is no place for harassment,

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Colorado lawmakers started their new legislative session amid tension over unresolved sexual misconduct allegations against some of their colleagues, including one case in which a female lawmaker maintains she felt threatened after rejecting the sexual advances of a fellow Democratic lawmaker. In the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives, many Democrats, especially women, wore black — as many actors did at last week’s Golden Globe Awards — to show support for

hate speech or discrimination in this chamber.” The session began under a cloud of tension after harassment complaints were filed last fall against Lebsock, Democratic Rep. Paul Rosenthal and an undisclosed number of other lawmakers. Leaders of both chambers are formally reviewing the Legislature’s workplace harassment policy — as have several statehouses across the country. In the Republican-controlled Senate, President Kevin Grantham called for “creating a welcoming and respectful workplace environment” and declared that “I don’t think anybody here is of the belief that the status quo is working, or that action shouldn’t be taken.” The issue virtually overshadowed other priorities laid out Jan. 10 by Colorado legislative leaders for the 2018 session, including funding roads and schools, addressing the opioid

crisis and tackling a superheated housing market that has limited affordable housing options for many state residents. Winter alleges that Lebsock acted aggressively toward her when she turned down his sexual advances during an end-of-session party in 2016. She said he grabbed her elbow and that she felt threatened. Duran, also a Democrat, removed Lebsock from a committee chairmanship and called on him to resign after Winter filed her complaint. Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, and others called on Lebsock to step down. Meanwhile, Democratic state Rep. Matt Gray has said he plans to introduce a resolution to force Lebsock to give up his position. In response to that possibility, Lebsock placed his document rebutting

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hould anyone who impersonates an impersonator be allowed to vote? There’s a impressionist in Branson who impersonates Rich Little. Should anyone who can’t remember when to put their trash out be allowed to vote? Should anyone who says he is “like, really smart” be allowed to vote? On the other hand, should anyone who adopts a special-needs dog be allowed to vote twice? I think so. How are your heartstrings today? There’s an Aurora dog named Rex. He gets his name from T. Rex, because a congenital deformity stopped his front legs from growing below the joint. He has always walked on his hind legs.

You may have seen dogs do that on Letterman, but they were performing. Rex does it all of the time, and, “He has no idea he’s different,” his new foster dad said. There are other dogs just like Rex. You can find touching videos of them on YouTube. By now, many of you know how I feel about dogs. Versus people. Dogs don’t have it in for you if your religion or race or lifestyle preferences are different than theirs. War isn’t one of their growth industries. Physically, they are indomitable, and are capable of remarkable tolerances and recoveries. Dogs like Rex are often unwanted and discarded. Rex’s new owner, and those involved in his

future, have thought about it very differently. The Denver Post reported that Rex was crowdfunded a unique cart to improve his quality of life. “Eddie’s Wheels for Pets spent four weeks engineering a special cart for Rex to act as his front legs and improve his mobility.” Eddie’s Wheels for Pets should be allowed to vote twice too. Rex was dropped off at an animal shelter because his first family couldn’t give Rex the care and attention he needed. Along came Cameron Schumacher. I’d like to meet Schumacher, and I’d like to meet Rex. Cameron and Rex are uplifting antidotes SEE SMITH, P35

What you see is what you get — so carefully create what you see

I LETTER TO THE EDITOR Family should have say Thank you for your detailed coverage of the tragic New Year’s Eve morning violence. My condolences to the Matthew Riehl and Zackari Parrish families. May their deaths not be for naught. Sheriff Tony Spurlock said, “we are committed to do whatever we can to address the mental health issues in the county and whatever we can do anywhere in the state.” Here are two suggestions: Currently, according to Colorado’s mental health hold law, only licensed medical professionals or law enforcement officers can initiate a mental health hold, an “M-1.” Families of ill relatives are not permitted to initiate an M-1 hold.

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This is because, way back in the mid 20th century, families were erroneously blamed for causing schizophrenia, and because a few families incarcerated annoying relatives in the old defunct state hospitals. Today, many families are caring for their mentally ill family members and are intimately aware of their symptoms. By permitting family members to initiate an M-1, the mentally ill might get treatment before psychosis renders them dangerous. Also, we need more resources to assess and treat the seriously mentally ill citizens in our communities. Allocate the funds. Spend the money — for the well being of us all. Jean Trester Centennial

was talking with a husband and step in goal setting is to define our goals. Not just keeping them in our wife a few years ago. They were head, but actually investing from Kansas and for the time to write them down. years came to ColoWINNING Whether we do this using rado every winter for WORDS technology or on a pad of paper a ski vacation. As they or in a planner, we are creating drove in from I-70 heading west, they would our first set of something visual always stop as soon as that will not only be captured on they saw the Colorado paper or in our technology, we Rockies in the distance. are taking the first step towards They would pull over on imprinting it in our minds as the side of the road and we review our lists. stare at the mountains, One of my favorite things to they would visualize participate in is a vision boardthemselves living in Michael Norton ing session. Either in a group those mountains one setting as a participant or as a day, and they would take a picture facilitator or simply at home as we and keep that picture on their plan out our goals and dreams. I am refrigerator at home as a constant sure many of you are at least aware reminder of their goal. of this technique, and many of you They shared with me that 10 years have already probably created your ago, that dream became a reality, as vision board for 2018. If not, it is a they moved to Colorado full time. fun and extremely valuable exercise. There has been so much written A vision board, or even a vision about the power of visualization wall, is created by using graphic imand so many shared and great sucages of our goals and dreams. The cess stories of people who have used things we want to achieve, acquire, visual techniques to not only meet be, do, or have in life. And then their goals and objectives, but in pinning or attaching those pictures many cases, they have far exceeded and images to our board or wall. even their own expectations. In some cases, as we build family So how do we use and harness the vision boards, it will include images power of visualization to set and achieve goals? Well, the very first SEE NORTON, P15 Columnists & Guest Commentaries

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Look around globe to make investment decisions in 2018

ly mirror economic growth. While he new year brings opportuthese are logical assumptions, the nities and it is always good only new twist this year is that the to have a plan on how best to economic growth needs to be take advantage when FINANCIAL worldwide, not just domestic. those come your way. Investors who were wellSTRATEGIES We saw a lull in our recovery from the Great Recession diversified in 2017 are no largely because other coundoubt pleased with their tries and trading partners returns. Now the worry sets were lagging and therefore, in about how to top last year the U.S. had slower growth without being greedy or than previous business fearful. Everyone wants to cycles. know what the outlook is for So now the investor needs 2018 considering the tax reto pay more attention to form and record high waterChina, Japan, Europe, the marks on Wall Street. This question led me to research Patricia Kummer UK and emerging markets in Asia, Africa and South America, to expert predictions and probabilities, which led me to deeper philoso- get a good feel for the size and pace phies of wealth management, which of improvement and the amount of volatility associated with it. This leads back to proper planning. can be a tall order, but having a The review of predictions versus well-designed strategy and seeking probabilities was an entire course on statistics and emotional behavior advice from a wealth adviser could help. and how they don’t mix. Basically, a A well-designed strategy should prediction is a guess, and a probbe custom to your goals, time frame, ability is a possibility. While these risk and tax situation. This year we can be good building blocks, neither have a new set of tax brackets and is strong enough to base an entire rules that may surprise many folks investment strategy on. when they learn certain deductions We can gather from the statistics and exemptions will be disallowed. that we are in a growth cycle that is Once you have a strategy in place, likely to continue, although not at it is time to review your portfolio the same pace as last year. Corpoand see what positions may need to rate earnings could benefit from the be adjusted to match your plan. This tax reform, and stock prices typical-

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or pictures of what our children hope to do or become, or maybe where they want to go to college. I have seen some great vision boards in my life, and I am thoroughly impressed when I speak with someone about their vision board and ask about the “why” behind each picture or image. Sailboats, Hawaiian sunsets, a map of Italy, an image of a bedand-breakfast sign from people who wanted to buy an inn, a trail map of Vail, Beaver Creek, or other ski areas, a picture of a university campus, a postcard of an African safari, a graduation cap and gown, a second home, the logo of a company they want to work for one day or a customer that they want to sell to, and even images of some kind of currency and in some cases actual dollar bills tacked to the wall. These can be so much fun to put together, but more importantly a powerful and very visual reminder of what we are doing, why we are doing it, and where we want to go in this life. If you have never built one, send me an email and I am happy to talk you through it. In addition to a vision board, here is another visual idea that may help you. I find that it really helps me. I keep a notebook with me at all times. For me, I can write faster than I type, and when I am speaking with others it is just more personal to be tak-

ing notes in this way than trying to capture notes on any of my devices. I also write out my to-do list each day so that I have it right in front of me as a visual aid to keep me on task. Last year I started writing words at the top of each page in my notebook as I create my to-do list. It serves as a constant and consistent reminder of things I am working on in my own life. I write down five things at the top of the page; 1. Seek God first. 2. Say “No” so that I can say “Yes.” 3. Stop trading time for money. 4. No “FOMO” which means stop living with a “Fear of Missing Out.” 5. Practice patience. Maybe you will have five, maybe only two or three, or maybe just one. And certainly, you will have your own words and attributes that you are working on in your personal life. And of course, feel free to use any of the ones I have listed here for myself or ask me the “why” behind each attribute I have chosen. Are you a visual person? Does it help for you to be able to see where you would like to go and what you would like to be, do, or have in this life? Or do you have other ways or tools that you use to keep you on track while you pursue your dreams and goals? Either way, I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we realize that what we see is what we get, 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.

is where the wealth adviser comes in. This is a relatively new term in a constantly changing industry of financial services, so it may be prudent to understand how your financial planner works and what services they can offer. This year will be the year of the fiduciary. If your adviser is not one, then run in the opposite direction. I have been a fiduciary since 1986, but the term has become more popular recently. According to New York Times best-selling author Dan Solin, real “wealth advisers” are Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), who are legally required to put their clients’ interests first. This fiduciary duty is mandated by Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as well as other statutes. Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) are also fiduciaries under their Code of Ethics.

I believe this year will be even more important to align yourself with good strategies to protect your nice gains from previous years and to plan around the changing landscape of global markets. Wealth advisers have a fiduciary obligation to help you accumulate and protect your wealth. This is much more valuable than predictions or probabilities. You deserve to make sure you have the right professional helping you navigate 2018. Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner for 31 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies LLC (KFS), an SEC-registered investment adviser in Highlands Ranch. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

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Roland Blanchard Calhoun passed away peacefully on January 10, 2018, in Centennial, Colorado. He was born on November 30, 1925, in Evanston Hospital (where he was the biggest baby born up until that time, at 10 pounds 4 ounces). Roland was the eighth child of James Kent Calhoun, and the fourth child of JK’s second wife, Blanche Hurford (and she wasn’t five feet tall, so that big-baby thing couldn’t have been fun). Roland was raised on Greenwood Avenue in Glencoe, Illinois and graduated from New Trier High School at 16. He attended the University of Arizona (where he was in the country’s last ROTC cavalry unit), then joined the Navy in 1944. He enrolled at Northwestern University after the war, earning a degree in electrical engineering in 1949. He met his future wife, Shirley Somers, at Northwestern; they married in 1950. After graduation, Roland (who most people knew as Cal) worked for Commonwealth Edison, then moved to Mills-Winfield Engineering Sales, where he remained until he retired as the president in 1988. He and Shirley moved to Glencoe in 1952 and raised their five children there. Roland held various public positions, starting with the presidency of the Glencoe Park & Recreation District Board, which he left in 1968 to become Glencoe Village President from 1968 to 1976. He was on the board of the Harris Bank of Glencoe for twenty years, raised significant funds for the new North Shore

Senior Center as a member of its associate board, and was always active in the Glencoe Union Church, where he joined the choir at the age of five and held practically every volunteer position, including guiding younger generations as leader of Youth Fellowship. But his most high-profile position was on the antique high bicycle that he rode in every Glencoe Fourth of July Parade for decades. He and Shirley moved to Northbrook in 1996, then to Centennial in 2012, where they joined the Holly Creek community and became members of the First Presbyterian Church of Littleton choir. Roland loved trains, music, logical thinking, building and repairing anything, his communities, his family and his God. His mantra: “Doing good, having fun, maybe both.” He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his five children -- Geoffrey Calhoun (married to Deborah) of Conifer, Colorado; Patricia Calhoun of Denver, Colorado; Susan Nicholl (married to Matthew) of Framingham, Massachusetts; Catherine Calhoun (married to Nathan Ward) of Brooklyn, New York; Donna Weinstock (married to Ray) -- a dozen grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, at the Glencoe Union Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Glencoe Union Church, the Seeley Lake Fire Fund at Missoula United Way or StepDenver.org.

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Money matters In the meantime, Brinkman said, city staff will be conducting a financial analysis to determine the difference in costs to homeowners once South Metro takes over firefighting in Littleton. Currently, Littleton homeowners pay a mill levy of 6.662, which covers fire protection and a host of other services. South Metro’s rate for coverage is 9.25 mills. Brinkman said it’s not yet clear how much funding will be freed up by no longer having to do administrative duties and maintain fire equipment, but she recognizes that a fee increase is likely. “We don’t know yet where that will be burdened,” Brinkman said. “The smart people who look at spreadsheets are better at understanding how these numbers fall into place. We need to look at every scenario,

then we’ll need to talk to the community.” Brinkman said she wanted to dispel rumors she’s heard. “We are not going to drain our reserves to pay for this,” Brinkman said. “That money is for an emergency. It’s just not on the table.” Stating their case Meanwhile, voters in Littleton Fire Protection District — which includes west Centennial, among other areas — and Highlands Ranch Metro District have received mailers from South Metro, making the case for full consolidation. The mailer, signed by Baker and South Metro Fire Rescue Board Chair Dr. Laura Simon, touts benefits of a full inclusion: “Improved service opportunities, including response times, construction and/or relocation of fire stations in the Littleton Fire Protection District, and prevention/ education services.” The firefighters in the partner districts are largely looking forward to joining South Metro, said Joel

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Nine out of 10 people on the street don’t know who Bayard Rustin is. But Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Artistic Director Steve Milloy is out to change that. Milloy composed and arranged an original choral piece, “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream,” and musical groups throughout the country are starting to perform it. “The piece discusses an unknown fact in our history of this wonderful man, Bayard Rustin,” Milloy said. “He was a peace activist, civil rights activist and an unabashedly openly gay man at a time when that was not exactly looked on as something righteous to do.” Rustin is mostly know for organizing the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. “But if it wasn’t for Bayard Rustin, there wouldn’t be Martin Luther King as we know him,” Milloy said. “It was Bayard Rustin who went and studied non-violent resistance and taught those things to King. And that’s when the civil right movement really took off.” Milloy, who has been singing in LGBTQ choruses for 30 years, was inspired to write the Rustin piece because he was yet to come across one about an African-American. “I was wondering: When am I going to sing something about somebody who looks like me?” said Milloy. “So I thought it was time

Hazel Miller and Mark Boykins reherse their storytelling roles for the upcoming production of “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” to put something out there about a man who was not just important to the gay, LGBTQ movement, but to the civil rights movement as a whole.” Music in the piece runs the gamut from 19th-century hymnody to ragtime, pop ballads and anthems, jazz, concertized spirituals, chain gang songs and even rap. After hearing about the “The Man Behind the Dream,” Bill Loper, artistic director for Harmony of Colorado Chorael, thought it was perfect for his choir. “The story of Bayard Rustin, such a powerful figure in American history who was really shunned because he was an openly gay man

o far this year, Ullr, the Norse god of winter, seems to mostly have skipped over Colorado. But hopefully the fourth annual UllrGrass festival in Golden will bring the god’s attention back to us. UllrGrass is a three-day music and beer festival that is hosted in Parfet Park, located at 10th Street and Washington Avenue, and New Terrain Brewing Co., 16401 Table Mountain Parkway, from COMING Jan. 26-28. ATTRACTIONS The festival is produced by Coral Creek Music and benefits music education in the Golden community through the Coral Creek Music Project. This year’s lineup includes members of Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, the Lyle Lovett Band, Hot Rize and more. Clarke Reader UllrGrass goes beyond offering only music to attendees — craft breweries and cideries will be on hand, as well local vendors and food trucks, and there are even activities for children, like an UllrEgg hunt, scavenger hunt, face-painting and more. The Performance Round of this year’s UllrGrass Band Contest takes place at 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 at New Terrain Brewing Co. There are eight finalists, and each will perform a three-song set. The winner of the Performance Round will perform on the mainstage at UllrGrass 2019. The Performance Round is free and open to the public. Seeing as the event is named in honor of winter, the festival will be hosted come snow or shine, so prepare layers to stay warm. Ullr devotees have been known to show up in Viking garb — helmets, drinking horns and leather chest plates — whatever you need to summon the spirit of Ullr. And because Ullr is also the Patron Saint of Skiers, don’t be afraid to put your ski pants on. Tickets for the music festival can be purchased as a weekend pass or single-day pass. VIP tickets are also available. Beer festival tickets can be purchased as a supplemental ticket, as a package with a weekend pass or Saturday single-day ticket, or for the beer festival only. To learn more, visit www. ullrgrass.com.

... it’s a story that just needs to be told,” Loper said. “You can go down the street and ask anybody, ‘Do you know who Bayard Rustin was,’ and nine people out of 10 will say no.” Loper has been doing that while he’s been handing out fliers promoting Harmony’s performance of Milloy’s “Bayard Rustin: The Man Behind the Dream.” Harmony is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight ally chorus that was founded in 1991. The 70-member choir pulls members from the Denver metro area and northern Colorado.

I like big barrels and I cannot lie Those in search of a little liquid warmth this winter shouldn’t miss Colorado Plus’ fourth annual Big Barrel Aged Beer Festival, from Jan. 19 through 21 at 6995 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. The festival will feature a variety of beers, including Bull and Bush Barrel Aged Man Beer, Rockyard Rockness Monster, Funkwerks Duplicity, Avery Samael’s, C+ Cookie Zilla and more. These are rare and one-off barrel aged beers that will appeal to anyone interested in seeing how barrel aging and the type of barrels can affect the taste of a beer. Go to www.coloradoplus.net for all the details.

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Honoring Tom Petty with local bar bands The sudden death of rock legend Tom Petty last year was one of the hardest losses in a year full of great talents going out. Petty was responsible of some all-time great songs, including “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl” and “Learning to Fly,” and by all accounts was an extraordinarily decent man. Thankfully, his music lives on, and local bands like The Humbuckers, 3 Star Monday, Last Rhino and special guests Tompettyproject and Adrienne Osborn will be playing it at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, during the Tom Petty Tribute Night at @ Cheers,

11964 Washington St. in Northglenn. For all the details on the celebration, go to www.facebook.com/atCheers. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Passion Pit at the Ogden Passion Pit, which is the brainchild of frontman and produccer Michael Angelakos, has been one of the most fun electro-pop bands since their 2009 debut, “Manners,” first hit the scene. In the ensuing years, Passion Pit has developed an ardent fan base, and 2017’s independent release, “Tremendous Sea of Love,” showed musicians eager to explore and experiment with the more familiar elements of electronic music. Now Passion Pit will be performing at 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at the Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., in Denver as part of their first

tour since 2016. Joining Angelakos in the Passion Pit live band will be Chris Hartz, Aaron Harrison Folb and Giuliano Pizzulo, and opener courtship. To score tickets, visit www.ogdentheatre.com. Music for a good cause at Good Shepherd Centennial’s Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, is looking to start 2018 off by hosting quality concerts that benefit good causes with its third Music with a Mission Concert Series. The series is made up of five free concerts, which raise money for different causes. In its first two seasons, the series has generated over $20,000 for both local, national and international mission organizations. There are three performances left in the series — the Forte Handbell Quar-

tet, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, to benefit Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry; the Hummin’birds bluegrass group at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, to benefit Heifer International; and Juice O’ The Barley, playing Irish pub music, at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23, to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Based in Colorado Springs, Forté is a nationally recognized handbell quartet that performs a blend of Celtic, techno, pop-country, classical, and new age. For more information, visit www. gshep.org. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he can be reached creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Last May Harmony performed a piece called, “Tyler’s Suite,” about a young man, Tyler Clemente, who died by suicide after being cyber-bullied. The community reaction from those performances is what led Loper to the Bayard Rustin piece. “What ‘Tyler’s Suite’ really brought for me as artistic director was when we do things that are more missionbased, that have a purpose and that give us a reason to be, the possibilities are limitless,” Loper said. “The Bayard Rustin piece is hands down the best thing we’ve ever done. I am so proud to be a part of it. It’s reaching people, it’s telling a story and it’s informing people. “And its going to be very entertaining.” The Harmony Chorale will be joined by Arvada resident and awardwinning R&B singer Hazel Miller and her band. Miller will act as a narrator and a soloist in the Colorado performances. “The music in this is moving, it’s inspirational,” Miller said. “The information given is priceless and I’m very proud to be part of this.” Miller loves the music so much that she has decided to learn all the music and sing alto with the choir throughout the whole performance. Mark Boykins, currently the Director of Music at the Peoples Presbyterian Church, will join Miller as a storyteller. The performance will be rounded out by 55 young voices from the Arvada High School Chorale. This makes the age-range of voices span 70 years. “I’m flattered and thrilled that he invited us” said John Miller, choir director and teacher at Arvada High School. “Educationally, there’s layers and layers of things they’re going to get from this. To see a program like this with a living composer that can come in and meet with them ... that almost never happens. It’s very inspiring.” The dynamics that Steve Milloy brings to rehearsal are something that Arvada High senior Haley Stimack appreciates.

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WHO IS BAYARD RUSTIN? Bayard Rustin was a Quaker, conscientious objector, openly gay, civil rights activist and the organizer of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington and co-organizer of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. An organizer of the first Freedom Rides protesting racial segregation in the south, Rustin was arrested for sitting in the whites only section of a bus 12 years before Rosa

Parks made headlines. He was sentenced to work on a chain gang. Upon his release, Rustin’s five-part series for the New York Post titled “22 days on a chain gang” described the brutal details of his imprisonment and ultimately led to the abolition of the chain gang in North Carolina. In 2013, President Barack Obama bestowed Rustin a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“I feel a lot of the message when Mr. Milloy is conducted us,” Stimack said. “You can feel how passionate he is about it.” Milloy said not only is his piece musical and informative, but it’s a message that is needed in society right now. “This piece is really about non-

violent resistance in a time when we really truly need it,” Milloy said. “People need to stand up and be counted and we also need to come together and to talk. I’m hoping that this piece along with many other things starts spurring that conversation about understanding and a peaceful resolve.”

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Parker woman is ‘Face’ of medical nonprofit Courageous Faces offers services for people with rare conditions

Parker resident Maddie Teagarden advocates for people with rare medical conditions nationally as part of the Courageous Faces Foundation.

BY TABATHA DEANS STEWART TSTEWART@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

If you ask Parker resident Maddie Teagarden what happened to her legs, and why she’s in a wheelchair, you might get the answer “shark attack.” The good-natured 20-year-old, who had both of her legs amputated when she was just 10 years old, said she doesn’t mind curious people asking her about her condition, but sometimes can’t resist the urge to tell them she was attacked by a shark, just to see their reaction. “I always tell them I’m just joking, but the look on their faces is pretty funny,” said Teagarden. “You have to be able to laugh, and joke, no matter the situation.” It’s Teagarden’s positive attitude that earned her the honor of being a “Face” for the Centennial-based nonprofit Courageous Faces. The foundation provides support and services for people who have rare medical conditions, including Teagarden, who was born with sacral agenesis/caudal regression syndrome (SA/CRS). Courageous Faces was created to help fill immediate needs of people with rare conditions, and helped Teagarden recently by adding a wheelchair ramp in the garage of her home, and a shower that she can access using her wheelchair. SA/CRS only happens in 1 of 60,000 children born each year. As Teagarden grew in the womb, her lower spine didn’t develop properly, causing problems with her organs and affecting the development of her legs. She has had 75 surgeries throughout her life, but said the challenges are just part of who she is. “I actually like having a disability. It makes me different and made me who I am today, and I like who I am,” said Teagarden. “I’m just like any teenage girl; my life is not better or worse than yours, I just have to live my life a little differently.” “Maddie is an amazing young

PHOTOS BY TABATHA STEWART

ABOUT COURAGEOUS FACES Courageous Faces was founded by Trish Morris in 2014. After retiring from the world of finance, Morris volunteered with special needs people through the Rocky Mountain Special Olympics teams. She realized people with rare medical conditions didn’t have as much support from the community as people with well-known conditions. Morris took to social media in search of people with rare medical conditions, and began contacting them to offer support and networking. The foundation currently has 17 “Faces” and advocates for more than a dozen rare conditions. To learn more about the Courageous “Faces,” visit https://www.courageousfacesfoundation.org/. woman,” said Trish Morris, founder of Courageous Faces. “Her attitude, and her sense of humor, is truly, truly incredible.” Teagarden has always taken an active part in her medical care, including making several major decisions that were not necessarily supported by the medical community. At the age of 8, because of the SA/CRS, she was unable to determine when she had a bowel movement. Unhappy with the situation, she asked for a colostomy, which would remove the need for protective underwear and unwanted bowel movements. After a compelling argument, Teagarden got her wish, and said it was one of the first steps to independence. At the age of 10, she made the most

WHAT IS A RARE DISEASE? According to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, in the United States a rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. The definition was created by Congress in the Orphan Drug Act of 1983. Rare diseases became known as orphan diseases because drug companies were not interested in adopting them to develop treatments. The Orphan Drug Act created financial incentives to encourage companies to develop new drugs for rare diseases. The rare disease definition was needed to establish which conditions would qualify for the new incentive programs. difficult decision, which was to have both of her legs amputated. “They just hurt all the time, and I couldn’t bend them. If we went on a plane I had to stand the whole time. It was holding me back, so we went to see about surgery just to be able to bend them, and there was really nothing they could do,” said Teagarden. “I just knew they had to go. In fact, I didn’t even realize how much pain they were causing me until they were gone.” Another step in the direction of independence, she said. “It was more freedom. I could go places and do things that I couldn’t before.” Teagarden’s next fight included convincing doctors, hospital administrators and the State of Colorado that she needed a hysterectomy. She suffered severe pain for three years, which

confined her to bed. The source of her pain was the development of her female organs, which were growing and crowding other organs. Medical officials were reluctant to remove the organs, because of her young age and the fact that the surgery would render her infertile. “I’ve always known that I’m not going to give birth to my own child,” said Teagarden. “I’ve always planned to use a surrogate or adopt. It was frustrating, but eventually they did the surgery, and I wasn’t in pain anymore.” Throughout her surgeries and medical episodes, Teagarden continued attending school at Ponderosa High, and was able to graduate on time. Now she spends time hanging out with her best friend Marissa, going to the mall, watching “Stranger Things” and going out for sushi. As a “Face” for the foundation, Teagarden serves as an ambassador to raise awareness for people with rare conditions. She travels to conventions and speaks about SA/CRS and her life. She is thinking about adding activist, and maybe actor, to her resume. “I am really mad at the media, and the fact that when they portray a person with a disability in the movies, they don’t actually use actors with disabilities,” she said. “Young girls don’t have a real representation to look up to.” Teagarden said she loves all things Disney, and hopes to one day work at Disney and be a makeup artist.

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Maddie Teagarden is a “Face” of the Courageous Faces Foundation. Her photo was used on a poster for a previous foundation event, declaring every “Face” a superhero.

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Mid-century modern structures have stories to tell City to conduct survey of historic buildings along Littleton Boulevard BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As Littleton changed from an agricultural town to a modern suburb in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Littleton YBoulevard led the way into the city Tfrom South Broadway, and a number of significant commercial buildings replaced the older homes that had faced the busy street. Noted architects who lived and worked in the area left a clear mark on the city. Local residents may often drive past without really appreciating the story the structures tell, but preservation consultants Diane Wray Tomasso and Michael Paglia say this is the best mid-century modern collection in Colorado, aside from Boulder’s. From the 1950s into the 1970s, with the arrival of Martin Marietta, Marathon Oil, Honeywell and other companies, Littleton grew very fast and a number of notable commercial buildings appeared, some designed by important architects. Tomasso and Paglia, who surveyed Boulder’s historic mid-century building stock several years ago, is now under contract to conduct a survey of “Mid-Century Resources of Littleton Boulevard” — a study that is nearing completion. It is supported by a grant from the state historical fund. The area of study is limited to a block on either side of Littleton Boulevard, continuing down onto Main Street — although the city contains numerous other notable modernist buildings. At 7 p.m. on Jan. 24, at Littleton’s Bemis Library, Historic Littleton Inc. will sponsor an illustrated talk by the two historic architecture experts about what they have learned as they scrutinized each building and dug through records to learn about architects, builders and businesses — and how each one functioned in an increasingly complex community, as well as about building techniques in the postwar era. Historic Littleton Inc., a membership group devoted to historic preservation, has a longstanding interest in buildings of this postwar period that have qualified as “historic” in recent years — 40 years is the cutoff. In 2014, the buildings, as a group, were placed on Colorado Preservation Inc.’s annual Most Endangered list, due to concern that they might not receive the respect and care they deserved — and might be bulldozed to make room for apartments, which happened to the IREA Building recently. Once the survey is completed there will be some consideration given to which buildings might be eligible for designation on local, state and national registers of historic places, as are a number of buildings in downtown Littleton’s Historic District, where inclusion is by consent of the owner

The Arapahoe County Bank was located at 5800-04 S. Datura St., Littleton. It was an example of mid-century architecture by Earl Chester Morris, who designed many Littleton schools. Note the vintage cars. PHOTO COURTESY OF DIANE WRAY TOMASSO

and some tax advantages apply. As you drive along West Littleton Boulevard, consider that the Apostolic Church at 379 was once Winchell’s Donut House and the building at 609, occupied by Doctors Care, was once Dawson and Co. Realty. A block south is Academy Appliance, 5787 S. Foresthill St., once occupied by Reg and Sally Besette’s Western Empire Realty. He was a city councilman and she was instrumental in the civil rights efforts of the Littleton Council on Human Relations to encourage people of color to live in Littleton. Notable: At 5782 S. Gallup St. is the Gallup Building, designed by prominent architect Eugene Sternberg. Note window details and fancy masonry. At 1150 W. Littleton Blvd. is the Francam Building, designed by Rene Chouzenoux for his offices. He lived in a lovely home he designed in Aberdeen Village and was involved in developing Normandy Estates south of Coal Mine Road. Two especially fine buildings are Littleton Savings and Loan at 1449 W. Littleton Blvd., designed by Joe and Louise Marlow, with its decorative metal sunscreen by sculptor Robert Probst, and the Marlows’ Title Guarantee Co. at 2000 W. Littleton Blvd., with a colorful tile mural- now, appropriately, the office for an architectural firm. At 2609 W. Littleton Blvd. is Sternberg’s Courthouse Building with its accordion roof, now an office

IF YOU GO Diane Wray Tomasso and Michael Paglia will speak at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Admission free. Note: If readers have materials related to Littleton Boulevard history, Tomasso would like to copy them and return. (Contact this writer if you have such material and are not able to attend the lecture — sellingboe@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.)

building, and at 5800-04 S. Datura St. is the Arapahoe County Bank, designed by Earl Chester Morris, who also designed many of Littleton’s early schools, including Littleton High School.

Tomasso and Paglia are hoping that readers who are longtime residents may have information, photos, newspaper clippings, ads or other memorabilia related to Littleton Boulevard’s history.

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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-8772940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-909-7104. Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@yahoo.com. BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@ hmbrown.com. Centennial Trusted Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www. trustedleads.com Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and

service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton. For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@aol.com.

open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at The Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree. Please arrive by 12:15. All are welcome; it’s a fragrance-free environment. Partners are arranged. Call Sue Bauer at 303-641-3534.

Job Seekers group meets from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Call 720-5507430.

Colorado Woodworkers Guild: 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the basement of Rockler Woodworking, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodworking is welcome. Contact vicepresident@coloradowoodworkersguild.org.

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303-794-0354. Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field. Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details. Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned

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Learn to Fly Fish: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays at Orvis Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Unit 149, Lone Tree. The free Fly Fishing 101 course teaches the basics including fly casting, outfit rigging, and knot tying. After completing FF101, sign up for the free FF201 class at a local stocked pond and practice hooking, playing and landing fish. For information or to sign up, call 303768-9600 or go to www.orvis.com/s/parkmeadows-colorado-orvis-retail-store/620. Panorama China Painters This is a handpainted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St. Centennial. Phidippides Track Club welcomes runners of all abilities to our weekly track workouts at Belleview Elementary next to Cherry Creek Park. The group meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the track, and running starts by 6 p.m. Workouts are usually 30-40 minutes and cover 3-4 miles of intervals with plenty of recovery time. For more information or to join, please go to http://www.phidippides. org/. Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog. org for meeting locations and directions. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-797-5850. Social Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www. ColumbineGenealogy.com or contact Bob Jenkins, CGHS president, at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial. The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www.tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303-794-3332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members

always welcome. Columbine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from August to May, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Community Room, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Any woman ages 18 and older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in the DAR. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q. com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@gmail.com. Or call 303-881-0810. Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/. Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. DTC Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. First meeting is complimentary. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or coachdana5@gmail.com. Go to www.dtcrotary.org. Introduction to Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com. Knitted Knockers: 2-4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Piney Creek Yarn, 15422 E. Orchard Road, Centennial. Group connects volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to provide free knitted knockers. Piney Creek Yarn is an affiliated store with KnittedKnockers.org, which provides approved yarns and distribution of knockers. Contact Mary Turek at 303-9955906 or visit http://www.facebook.com/ GreatKnockersAgain. Newcomers Club of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com. MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call Holly at 303-249-3633. SEE CLUBS, P24

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Wind players, percussionists plan free concert at church

rofessional wind players and percussionists from the United States Air Force Academy Band, who represent the nation’s finest music schools, will perform a free concert SONYA’S at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 at Littleton United SAMPLER Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. These virtuoso musicians will perform as soloists and in various chamber groups, presenting music by Mozart, Messiaen, Ponchelli and Gounod. The Sonya Ellingboe concert is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and patrons of LUMC Fine Arts Series in celebration of the 25th year of the series. 303-794-6379. Literary journal For more than 50 years, Arapahoe Community College students and instructors have produced the annual “Progenitor,” a literary/art magazine of works by students, former students and others each spring. Students who want to be involved enroll in English 231 and learn how to edit, format and design a quality piece, which goes out to students, faculty and community. The 2017 edition just received acclaim as “Most Outstanding Community College Literary-Art Magazine for 2017” from the American Scholastic Press Association, with Special Merit

accolades. It also received a Magazine Pacemaker Finalist Award from the Associated Collegiate Press. It will be accepting entries for the 2018 edition until Feb. 15. Contact Andrea Mason, progenitor@arapahoe.edu or writersstudio@arapahoe.edu. Art Encounters Entries for the 2018-2019 Art Encounters outdoor sculpture program in Douglas County are accepted through Feb. 9 on the Call For Entry website, callforentry.org. Visit Art Encounters’ site online for details. Selected pieces will be displayed in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough. There is a stipend and two awards. South Suburban art exhibits During January, artists will exhibit work in these South Suburban Parks and Recreation District rec centers: Roseanne Jurgens of Centennial exhibits photographs, “The Gritty and the Pretty,” juxtaposing landscapes and images of weight room equipment and vehicles, at Buck Recreation Center. The Paint Box Guild of Littleton will display paintings at Lone Tree Recreaton Center. Cecil Jacobson of Littleton exhibits wood carvings at Goodson Recreation Center. Dick Gallagher of Lakewood has paintings, “Inked Car Art,” at Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel through March 31.

Art festival Lia Hanchett, ThunderRidge High School senior, is organizing an art festival, as her senior project, to raise money for expansion of the art program at Ranchview Middle School, where she says, due to limited choir and orchestra programs, students can’t compete in state contests. The festival will be at ThunderRidge High School, 1991 W. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31, and will feature musicians, artists, photographers and more from Ranchview and ThunderRidge at a kid-friendly festival. Admission: $5 individual; $10 family. All proceeds will go to Ranchview’s art program. S.E. Ellis Author S.E. Ellis, who has published a YA novel, “Hestia, the Dreamwalker,” spoke to fourth-grade students at Centennial School of the Arts on Jan. 12. She highlighted the perseverance necessary to become a writer. (Write, even if you don’t feel like it!) And she spoke about the logistics of publishing. Her book tells of a newly orphaned 14-year-old who used her dreamwalking skills to rescue a kidnapped younger brother from nefarious forces. Her book is available at Amazon and Spirit Wise, 6590 S. Broadway, Littleton. Cowboy poets The 29th Annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be held at the American Mountaineering Center in

Golden, 710 10th St. Jan. 18 through 21. Three evening performances, two full days of family activities and a lineup of performers. Tickets available, coloradocowboygathering.com. Chamber music “Winter Winds With CSO Winds” will feature Julie Thornton, flute; Michael Thornton, horn; Ian Wisekal, oboe; Tristan Rennie, bassoon; Jacob Shafer, clarinet; and Margaret McDonald, piano at 2 p.m. Jan. 20 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Tickets: $20/$15, free under 18. Englewoodarts.org. Parker author Michelle Crystal of Parker has just published her first novel, “Lavender Blue,” which she says is set in Colorado, in times past and present. Copies are available: michelle@readmichellecrystal.com. Curtis Center for the Arts “Open Space-Finite Frontier” is exhibited through Feb. 28 at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Curator Robin Whatley, Art Students League Program Coordinator, will speak from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 27. The American West is interpreted many ways. Admission free. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check here about art classes. 303-797-1779, greenwoodvillage.com/art.

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OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937. Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-7515195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-7302804. Panorama China Painters This is a handpainted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. The club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial. Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at

Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937. Ranch Raconteurs Toastmasters. Learn to improve your personal and public speaking skills, listen effectively, develop leadership abilities and build your confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Group meets at 6:55 p.m. every Thursday at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visitors welcome. Contact Debbie Fuller at vpm-873616@toastmastersclub.org. The Rotary Club of Centennial, meets for breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Embassy Suites Hotel, 10250 E Costilla Ave, Centennial. Professional men and women come together to provide local and global humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, build goodwill and peace in the world. First meeting is complimentary. For more info: www.bestrotary.com or call John Gile at (303)523-9998, or email john_gile@comcast.net. Sound of the Rockies, Colorado’s Premier Men’s A Cappella Chorus, meets every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Men of all ages and walks of life gather to blend their voices in unaccompanied four part harmony. Song styles span the gamut and include patriotic, gospel, contemporary, doo-wop and show tunes. For more information, call Dan George at 303-663-7111, send an e-mail

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to sing@soundoftherockies.com, and visit www.soundoftherockies.com. Southglenn Sertoma Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Southglenn Country Club, 1489 E. Easter Ave., Centennial. Contact Terry Boucher at 303-880-7559 or bouchertp@aol.com. South Metro Newcomers Club We welcome women who are new to the area as well as women looking to meet new friends. We are a social organization with many interesting and fun activities. For information, email our new member chairperson at southmetronewcomers@gmail.com or visit southmetronewcomersclub.com. South Suburban Chapter 3838 of AARP meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. Thomas More Center, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. Meetings start promptly at 1 p.m. Speaker, refreshments and social hour make it enjoyable. Come and learn about the ever-changing medical laws; keep up on senior scams and frauds. All are welcome. Contact Gail Marsh at 303-797-9251. South Suburban Toastmasters is a high energy, fun, supportive learning place to practice speaking and leadership skills. Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. Contact Leigh Miller at 720-2722853. SSTM Public Speaking Club: 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Toast, 2700 W. Bowles Ave., Suite B, Littleton. All ages and all walks of life with the common goal of becoming a more effective communicator. Meeting cost includes breakfast. First-time guests are free. Contact millerleigh13@gmail.com. Queens of Spades Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Friday of the month at various locations in Centennial and Littleton. Call Lynn at 303-347-1765.

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the allegations in the mailboxes of all state representatives on Monday. He said House leaders told him on Dec. 14 to not release the confidential complaint Winter filed against him even though his accusers have been allowed to talk publicly. He also said that investigators still have not contacted him. Lebsock said he has heard that a small number of Democrats and others began a “whisper campaign” to discredit him and hurt his candidacy for state treasurer. He also insinuated the party was lining up behind Winter in her bid to win a state Senate seat this November that could challenge the narrow Republican majority in that chamber. Previously, Lebsock released the results of polygraph tests he said proves that he is telling the truth. Without admitting misconduct, he also apologized to Winter and two other women who allege harassment, former lobbyist Holly Tarry and former legislative aide Cassie Tanner, for causing them pain. The national sexual misconduct scandal was unfolding when a number

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1106 meets 9 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at the South Metro Fire and Rescue Building, 9195 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial. Call 303-859-8867 or see www.vva1106.org. Support Find AA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org. Adult Children of Alcoholics/Al-Anon, for those who love someone with a drinking problem, meets Mondays from 5-6 p.m. at Lord of the Hills Church, 21755 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial. Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industryspecific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/ womens-guide-paying-for-college/. Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers’ Support Group meets one mile north of Park Meadows in Centennial, on the first Thursday evening of each month from 7-9 p.m. Support, discussion, and care giving strategies and resources are shared in a confidential setting by family members and friends of those having Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The group meets at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, one block west of Yosemite/Dry Creek intersection. Contact Sue at 720-201-9358 or Deb at 303-5491886 for more information.

of complaints were filed at Colorado’s statehouse following reports on the Lebsock allegations by Rocky Mountain Community Radio. State lawmakers are barred under their own rules from discussing even the existence of a complaint under current state legislative procedures. A harassment complaint against Democratic Rep. Paul Rosenthal was dismissed on Jan. 4. Rosenthal had been accused of harassment by a political activist in 2012. The complaint was dismissed apparently because the alleged incident happened before Rosenthal was elected to his post. In her opening speech, Duran said a Capitol culture that allows workplace harassment must change. “Let our actions show that the intolerable will be tolerated no more,” she said. Republican House Minority Leader Patrick Neville said he welcomed reforms to workplace harassment policy but also insisted that those accused must be provided due process, echoing calls from other GOP leaders. “I perfectly understand and share a sense of outrage when we hear stories of bad behavior,” he said. “But when accusations appear where the law is made, we must observe due process so that we fairly and objectively handle complaints and workplace issues.”

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Colorado Dulcimer Festival to bring sweet sounds to Littleton venue February event will offer two days of magical music at church on Belleview BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Two 7 p.m. evening concerts on Feb. 2 and 3 will offer the sweet music of mountain and hammered dulcimers, combined with additional instruments: fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Nationally recognized concert musicians will be part of the annual Colorado Dulcimer Festival, held this year at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Celtic, bluegrass, old-time, country and jazz music will be heard throughout the weekend and there will be a dance band, according to Judy Jones of Roxborough, an instructor/musician on the hammered dulcimer. This festival began 15 years ago in Fort Collins with musician/teacher Steve Eulberg, and moved to the Denver area five years ago. Jones says: “There are two kinds of dulcimers: the hammered and the mountain or lap dulcimer. Both use strings stretched across a soundboard, but differ in shape, sound and playing. Hammered dulcimers are 5,000 years

old, from ancient Persia, sit on a stand and have 72 or more strings stretched across a wooden sound box. The player strikes the strings with wooden hammers, producing music in a great dynamic range. Mountain dulcimers originated in the Appalachian Mountains, rest on the player’s lap, and the three or four strings are strummed like a guitar. “The tone is gentle and became very popular in the 1960s folk music revival.” During each day, there will be scheduled classes/workshops for beginners through advanced players, with rental instruments available on-site. Also, daytime hours will include jam sessions, perhaps some dance sessions and lots of exchange of music and ideas. On the afternoon of Feb. 3, there will be a children’s class. Visiting musicians include: • Multi-talented Kim McKee, who will appear with her guitarist husband, Ken Wilson, performing traditional and original Celtic music. They teach in southern Colorado. • National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Ted Yoder, Goshen, Indiana. • Tina Gugeler, national champion who performs with contra bands locally. • Steve Eulberg, festival founder. • Erin Mae, youngest National Mountain Dulcimer Champion at 17.

Linda Colville plays the hammered dulcimer and Bob Elieson performs on the mountain dulcimer. Both types will be played and taught at the Colorado Dulcimer Festival on Feb. 2 and 3 at St. James Presbyterian Church in Littleton. COURTESY PHOTO.

IF YOU GO The Colorado Dulcimer Festival will be held on Feb. 2 and 3 at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Concerts are open to the public. In addition to evening concerts, both days will be filled with workshops, including one for children 8-12 on Saturday afternoon and jams for all levels of players, including one after Friday evening’s concert. A dulcimer concert is planned. There will be rental instruments

available and meals on-site, for those who wish (pre-order suggested). Or there are nearby restaurants. See coloradodulcimerfestival.com for more details. Note that advanced registration ends at midnight, Jan. 22 ($130). At the door, registration costs $140. Included: a concert ticket for each night. (8:15 to 9 p.m.) Individual concert tickets cost $15/adult, $10/student. A single festival workshop costs $40.

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“My eyes were immediately drawn to the one who was off-white, with chocolate brown spots and chocolate brown ears … his eyes were a striking amber color — like a wolf or coyote.” Thus is described the central character in “Adventures with Durango Pete: Life and Poetry with a Cow Dog Philosofur.” Steve and Cynthia Hinman of Littleton were at an adoption event held by Colorado Puppy Rescue. After the loss of a beloved old dog two years earlier and a move from Kansas to Colorado to be near daughter Krista, the Hinmans were starting to think about another furry friend, urged on by Krista, who sent numerous photos of possible candidates. They set out with a certain terrier in mind, were delayed in traffic and arrived to find that puppy had been adopted, but there were three little cow dogs playing. Hinman had been thinking about ancestors who were ranchers — funny where our fancies take us … Steve picked him up and the decision was never in question as he was smothered in kisses. The pup had come to Colorado from an agency in New Mexico. In addition to the puppy, the Hinmans bought a book on cattle dogs, another on puppy training, a little blue collar and matching leash and all the other necessary supplies. His name? Steve said “Durango” and his wife said “Pete”— firmly. They set up his new bed at home and introduced the back yard, carrying him down the stairs

since his legs were still too short to navigate them. Every evening, he escalated into a craziness that required putting him in his kennel for time out. They started to research. (Here the reader gets a lecture on the long Australian history of interbreeding with dingos — and distinctive personality of cattle dogs.) Walk on a leash? Not this puppy! Dig in the carefully manicured flower beds and lawn? You bet! He learned the names of his increasing collection of chew toys scattered across the yard and could fetch the right one — but preferred to chew on mulch chips. Trick training? Sit for cheese? Yes. But, in general, thing went so badly they thought they might have to give him up. They consulted a trainer and eventually tried walking off-leash, which resulted in a much happier pup. On a day spent exploring the Dakota Hogback near his home, the description leads into an account of Hinman’s rancher ancestors … while rewarding the dog with treats as he came when called. A sort of compromise solution was at hand. Let him off lead and he’d come when called. They progressed to mountain hikes and a trip to California to revisit favorite places and introduce Durango Pete to the ocean. His passion for cheeseburgers stayed evident and his special people learned some more about caring for him — which has led to many happy experiences for Pete, Steve and Cynthia, some poetry (Steve) and philosophizing (Steve and Pete). Note — Steve Hinman is available to talk about his experiences with Pete — and Pete stays in touch on FaceBook. Steve.hinman1@gmail.com. The book is available from Amazon.

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‘Under Five Flags’ stretches from Korea to America U.S. doctors, other friends paved way for emigration from Asia BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In “Under Five Flags” by Hackchan Rhee and Marta L. Tullis: From a small farm town in what is now North Korea, an ambitious 13-year-old boy named Sungchun started out in winter to walk “through mountain trails, crossing rivers from sunrise to sundown,” to the large city of Pyongyang, about 30 miles distant. The year was 1915 and he hoped to find employment and an education, as well as relieving his desperately poor parents of the need to feed and house him. Pushing through a snowstorm, he came across a farmhouse, where he was taken in, warmed and fed — and ended up staying and working until spring. In Pyongyang, he first found a job with a Japanese watchmaker and attended a Japanese middle school — “gymnasium.” It was a time of unrest in Korea (a brief bit of national history is inserted here that gives some insight on today’s situation.) Water department job, marriage and a family followed and some success with buying and selling houses. There are descriptions of family life — including the upbringing of his son, the author of the book — and schooling in the Japanese era, (no Korean history allowed), food and religious education. At the end of World War II, the Soviet Union occupied North Korea and eventually, the United States occupied the south part of the country, per agreement of Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt. Hackchan Rhee attended a teachers’ college in North Korea, developed some skills in art, then taught a Communist-approved curriculum from fall 1949 to summer 1950. Teachers and students were also responsible for teaching illiterate adults. When

American bombs started falling, the schools was damaged and closed. In December 1950, with Chinese troops closing in, Rhee, his brother and a friend decided to head south and try to rejoin the American medical unit they had become acquainted with previously, the 101st FOB. Doctors and other friends he made there eventually smoothed the way to go to America, although it took several years to accumulate the required signatures (more than 30). He cleaned, translated and did what was requested, plus extra work like laundering the doctors’ clothes, to earn extra money, which he traded for gold rings, kept in a bag around his neck. During this time, GIs encouraged him to improve his English and come to America. Rhee mentions various doctors who supported him and later helped him in America, including Elet Wagner, who got him a scholarship to attend Hastings College in Nebraska, where his family had connections. His visa was finally granted in early 1954 and he left on a cargo ship (the cheapest possible fare) and was seasick much of the way to Seattle. He visited his friend Dr. Atkinson in San Francisco, then traveled to Nebraska, where the Wagner family fed and housed him and helped him find jobs until it was time to start college. Since Hastings did not offer the technical courses he needed to become an engineer, he found help from another doctor friend named Philpott and transferred to the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He had a scholarship and a job as lab technician. He studied hard and visited several other friends, including Frank Welty in Estes Park, Colorado, where the mountains reminded him of his former Korean home. Eventually, he went to work for Martin Marietta, now called Lockheed Martin, where he worked on the Atlas V and other projects until retirement. The book is available from Dorrance Publishing Co. in Pittsburgh, online at dorrancebookstore.com

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Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Douglas County Libraries: elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection. Need: Volunteer opportunities consist of event assistance, weekly shelving or bookstore shifts, tutoring, Storytime helpers, and more. Requirements: Attend an orientation. We will provide training. Specific requirements are listed in each opportunity’s details. Contact: Visit VolunteerConnectDC.org and search for Douglas County Libraries opportunities. Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street. Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, ext. 32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines. Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months. Contact: 303-751-5772. Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers. Contact www.ddfl.org. SEE VOLUNTEERS, P35

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tribute to other people. Orangetheory is a product that is designed around a lifestyle. It’s a full-body workout, using a heart rate monitor, endurance, strength and power. It’s nice to know where you are — if you have a target, you go somewhere. What made you develop your latest business, Inngi Float? Erik: When I was younger, my mom had a friend who was a neurosurgeon and a marathoner who used float tanks. I always thought it was an out-there thing but I was interested. Floating gives you a pause in your day for an hour to restore mentally and physically. We know so many people that run nonstop. Wendy: It fit into our overall vision of what services we want to provide to people. I don’t look at it as a luxury; I look at it as a necessity. We are planning a second location in Denver, which will open sometime this summer. We have a national rollout planned. What makes Inngi different than other float tanks in the industry? Wendy: Our cleaning mechanism. The standard is more like a hot tub in the industry — the water stays in pods for multiple uses. The water in our tubs, which are from Budapest, is 100 percent evacuated, filtered, sterilized and cleaned after every use. It’s as good as it gets. Cleanliness is critical in this industry. What are some of the benefits of float tanks and who is your target demographic? Erik: It’s physically restorative; it’s quieting and provides mental recovery; it decreases inflammation. It’s like meditation on steroids. It’s magical to let your body have the space to heal. There is so much magnesium sulfate in the tub, which many people lack, that it pushes it into the body. Wendy: We see high-functioning CEOs, people with PTSD and chronic pain; kids that have overstimulation; elite athletes. It helps with anti-aging and weight and hormone recovery. How is it managing two different types of businesses? Wendy: It’s great to get back into the building part. We are more builders than operators. Overall, it’s been really wonderful and a great experience for us. We have two other business concepts in mind — we are always looking to grow in health and wellness. We want to take Inngi to a national franchise level and continue growing Orangetheory. Erik: It’s been really fun building Inngi with my wife. It makes the highs a lot higher and the lows a little bit easier. Wendy is the implementer and I am the dreamer. We both share the visions and creativity.

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THEATER

Matthew Brandt Show: 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Go to http://www.hrcaonline. org/events. Classic magic and contemporary showpieces. `Fool Us’ Winner Stuart MacDonald Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com. “Fool Us” is a TV magic competition in which magicians perform in front of magician-comedian duo Penn & Teller. If Penn & Teller cannot figure out how a trick is done, the magician wins a five-star trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in the duo’s famous show. David Taylor Zikr Dance Ensemble Auditions: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Denver Ballet Theatre and Centerstage Starz studios, 8150 S. University Blvd., Suite 120, Centennial For ages 16 and older. Five-week course runs from May 14 to June 17. Go to www. zikrdance.com.

ART/CRAFTS

`Intersecting Formations’ Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Exhibit on display through March 30; features 12 collaborations with painter Craig Marshall Smith. Go to http:// moaonline.org/intersectingformations/ Teen Maker Night: Doctor Who: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial. Teens: Join us to hang out, relax and get creative in the Makerspace. January’s theme is Dr. Who. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Stories and Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Kids: It’s time to cultivate your inner Picasso with our friends from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Join us for a story and create a literature based project. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries. org. Build a Catapult Challenge: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Teens: Do you have what it takes to storm the castle? Construct a catapult from scratch using everyday objects. Then, test

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this week’s TOP FIVE Art of Downsizing and Decluttering: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn creative ways to view your treasures and part with them. Adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Holly St., Centennial. Parents and caregivers of little ones: Colleen Bredell, a local licensed professional counselor who specializes in children and family therapy, will empower parents with practical how-to strategies to better manage challenging behaviors, deliver positive yet effective discipline, set reasonable expectations and much more. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

Craft Lab: Journal Making: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. All ages. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Original ballet Ariel show based on the short story in Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book.” Highlands Ranch Cultural Association winter cultural series. Call 303-471-8859 or go to www.HRCAonline.org/tickets for tickets. Strategies for Positive Parenting: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. it out against the competition. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

MUSIC

Native American Flute Performance: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Relax the senses with the soothing sounds of the Native American flute. Renowned musician and storyteller Eric Many Winds Herrera can’t wait to share the beauty of Native American culture through his live musical performance and stories. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org. Music with a Mission Concert: Forte Handbell Quartet: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Nationally recognized, advanced handbell quartet marked by artistry, energy, and dedication to their craft. Will perform a wide variety of musical styles. Free admission. A “love offering” will be collected for Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry. Piano Recital by Jooeun Pak: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Jooeun will play selections by Chopin, Giastera, Hayden and

Wind Masterworks: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Professional wind players and percussionists from the U.S. Air Force Academy Band perform.

Vine. All welcome.

FILM/MOVIES

Movie Matinee: `Dunkirk’: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Centered on the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II, Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, and France are trapped and surrounded by the German Army. The troops must fight a fierce battle to evacuate and survive. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade at the film. Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 (News from the Future: A Futurest Gives a Sneak Peek); Jan. 29 (Friends for Life: 10 Buddies. 38 Years, One Weekend a Year) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com. Rear Window Screening: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. If you are a fan of classic movies or inspired by A.J. Finn’s novel, The Woman in the Window, join us to watch Rear Window. Save your spot at arapahoelibraries.org.

FOOD/COOKING

A Taste of Tea: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Sip and sample a variety of teas from English Tealeaves. For adults. Registration required. Call 303791-7323 or go to DCL.org.

READING/WRITING

Wednesday Book Buzz Book Club: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Read “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith [mystery]. Call 303762-2560.

EVENTS

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends Seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. 10-week seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship. After Jan. 25, class is closed to new participants. Offers education, support, and optional social activities. Complimentary child care provided with prior registration. Contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@ gmail.com for information and to register. Open Play: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Call 303-7622560. Country Line Dancing: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn to line dance from a professional instructor. Refreshments provided. All ages. Registration is required at 303791-7323 or DCL.org.

Intro to Nonviolent Communication: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Based on the Non-Violent Communication work of Marshall Rosenberg; helps transform patterns of communication that often lead to conflict or disconnection. Join for this free introductory class and discover the many ways compassionate communication can transform your life. Call 303-762-2560.

Global Warming: Should you be Concerned: 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Local physicist William Koch leads discussion. Call 303-795-3961.

HEALTH

Paragon Fitness Open House: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at 5894 S. Zang St., Littleton. Meet the staff, try out the equipment and see what group classes are available. Healthy snacks and drinks provided. Contact soltera. events@n2publishing.com to RSVP.

Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Insulin Resistance: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 22 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Weitkunat, RD, CDE. Learn the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www. southdenver.com for information and to register. Class is free. Sitting is the New Smoking: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Call 303-7441065 or go to www.southdenver. com for information and to register. Class is free.

EDUCATION

Get Ready for High School Equivalency: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Instruction, assessment and practice for those preparing to take high school equivalency exams. For ages 17plus. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to DCL.org. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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SPORTS

Twins are powerhouse basketball performers

I’LL TAKE TWO

S Littleton senior Jason Levy puts up a jump shot during the Jan. 10 game against Evergreen. The shot was good, putting two points on the board, as the senior led the Lions in scoring with 23 points, which included hitting eight of 11 field goals. The effort topped Levy’s season average of scoring 15.9 points per game. Evergreen built an early lead and the Lions went on scoring runs, but they were not able to close the gap as the Cougars won the game, 77-59. PHOTO BY TOM MUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS

Field goals made on 49 attempts for a 57 percent shooting percentage in the Littleton boys’ 75-41 basketball win over Green Mountain on Jan. 13.

Consecutive dual meet victories for the Arapahoe girls swimming team.

Wins as the EngleAssists for Cherry Creek’s Straight wins for the Heriwood boys and girls Jana Van Gytenbeek in tage hockey team after a basketball teams the 65-39 girls basket- 3-1 win over Resurrection swept Bruce Randolph ball victory over ThunChristian on Jan. 13. on Jan. 11 and 12. derRidge on Jan. 13.

Standout Performers Jason Levy, Littleton

Sebastian Cole, Cherry Creek

Delaney Smith, Arapahoe

The senior led the team with 23 points in a 77-59 loss to Evergreen on Jan. 10.

The sophomore point guard hit six of seven 3-pointers and had 25 points in the 77-76 overtime win over Mullen on Jan. 10.

The senior won the 50 freestyle, 100 butterfly and swam on the winning 200 free relay team in the girls swimming 138-48 dual meet win over Cherokee Trail on Jan. 11.

Jaela Richardson, Cherry Creek

Cole Trautman, Heritage

Wayne Coyne, Heritage

The goal by the sophomore center at 5:40 of the third period was the game winner in a 3-1 hockey win over Resurrection Christian on Jan. 11.

The senior had 17 points and 13 rebounds in a 57-33 girls basketball win over Gateway on Jan. 10.

The 6-foot senior tallied a seasonhigh 23 points in the 77-46 girls basketball win over Mullen on Jan. 10.

Colorado Community Media selects six athletes from area high schools each week as “Standout Performers.” Preference is given to athletes making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton by noon on Sunday at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

tandley Lake seniors Garrett and Savannah Martin have been double trouble for Jefferson County 4A basketball opponents this season. The Martins are fraternal twins and like most siblings are very competitive. Some of the first OVERTIME evidence of their competitiveness was evident when they played T-ball as 4-year-olds. Savannah is very quick to point out that she is minutes older than her brother and came out first. Jim Benton Their parents, Heather and Billy, have been able to see every game for both twins this season, either watching live in person or on video because they were attending the game of the other sibling. Now that the Jeffco 4A season has started, boys and girls basketball games are played at different venues. They split attending weekday games and then go the watch the offspring they didn’t see for the weekend contests. “Weekend game were fabulous in the off-season, there were doubleheaders,” said Heather. Both Martins rank among the Jeffco leaders. Garrett, a 6-3 forward, is third in the league with a 19.8 scoring average. He is second with 9.2 rebounds a game and second in double doubles with six. “Garrett is having a great year on the court playing as well as leading this team of young athletes. He is an absolute pleasure to coach and gives everything he has when on the floor,” said Ted Allen, head boys basketball coach at Standley Lake. Garrett hit .490 last baseball season as a middle infielder and is planning to attend McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, with hopes of landing a Division I offer and follow in the footsteps of his dad. No, we are not talking about that Billy Martin who played and managed the Yankees. Garrett’s father was a four-year standout at the University of Texas at Arlington and played professional SEE BENTON, P34

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Putting passion into practice

Preparation is key for coach with most wins in Colorado high school girls basketball history BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORDOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There were no sports for girls at the middle school Caryn Jarocki attended in the Chicago area, so she kept the scorebook for the boys. That didn’t sit well with Jarocki. “That made me angry because I was good and could play,” said Jarocki, 56. “I got into high school and they had basketball. I always loved playing and I always wanted to coach it. I love giving my kids my love for the game.” Jarocki’s passion for the game has translated into the most victories of any girls basketball coach in Colorado history. Last month, she won her 600th game. Jarocki, 56, played three years at the University of Denver and coached for 11 seasons at Colorado Academy in Denver. She has been the head coach for the past 20 seasons at Highlands Ranch High School and her teams have won seven state championships, most recently in 2011. Her first state title was in 2000. “She has built a tradition and a program there that just feeds off itself and is so solid,” said Bruce Wright, the former Highlands Ranch athletic director. “It is geared toward helping kids to be their best. It continues to build off itself.” In her 32nd season as a head coach, Jarocki has compiled 607 victories in

Highlands Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki has compiled more wins than any girls basketball coach in state history.

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FORMER PLAYERS REFLECT ON ‘COACH J’

Colorado girls high school basketball coaches with the most victories: • Caryn Jarocki, Highlands Ranch/Colorado Academy: *607 • Bill Bradley, ThunderRidge/Monarch: 465 • John Mraule, Montrose: 462 • Mike Croell, Broomﬁeld: 457 • Gail Hook, Monarch/Centaurus: 432 *Through games of Jan. 13. games through Jan. 13 and never has had a losing season as a head coach. She has averaged 19.5 wins a season. At Highlands Ranch she has won 20.3 games a season going into the current campaign and the Falcons have averaged 22.3 victories in the past 11 seasons. “Teams are different and players are different,” Jarocki said. “You have to find what each team is good at and put the pieces together. I’ve gotten better at that over the years. “My favorite part of the day is going to practice ... It is a privilege.”

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Blaire Braxton, 2016 Highlands Ranch graduate, sophomore at Montana State “I think that part of what continually keeps coach Jarocki at the top is the standard that she holds for her program. This program that she created not only builds better basketball players, but better young women as well.” Lindsay Mallon, 2011 Highlands Ranch graduate who played at Northern Colorado “Players know what is expected of them if they want to play for Coach J on varsity, so there is a lot of preparation in middle and early high school to reach the level needed to be one of her players ... Coach J values Talking about practice At practice, Jarocki demands that her players concentrate on details and work hard on defense. “She wants us to have that intensity and always play tough. That’s what she stresses the most,” said senior guard Tommi Olson. Jarocki, a physical eduation teacher at the school, never loses her focus, or intensity. “I’m actually more mellow than I used to be,” Jarocki said. “Defense is the place where we can improve the most. I don’t have the longest patience span with that. “Hard work, paying attention to details and great kids that are willing to listen to you are the reason for the wins. The players are the ones playing.” Jarocki has more interaction with players during practice than in games. Assistant coach Traci Nemechek coached against Jarocki when she was the head coach at Dakota Ridge and is often the first to talk to players when they exit the court for a substitution. “I will tell you in practice it looks the opposite,” Nemechek said. “The assistants are after the players and she

the little details that separate her from the rest of the coaches and demands that of her players.” Bri Stiers, 2016 Highlands Ranch graduate, sophomore at the University of Missouri-Kansas City “I remember during my senior year, I would just go have lunch with her and just talk about basketball or life or anything that was weighing on my heart, and she always seemed to know how to say the right thing. She was so much more than just another coach to me — she was my main coach and my mentor ... Every single win she has under her belt (has been) well fought for and well deserved. I’m proud to call her my coach.” is so teacher-mode. When it’s game time, she is into it. We try to balance each other.” High standards One thing is obvious: The Falcons are well-prepared. “Caryn always had her team prepared to play,” said former ThunderRidge and Monarch coach Bill Bradley, who is now coaching in Georgia. “The kids knew what they were doing and knew what they were supposed to be doing.” Regis Jesuit coach Carl Mattei faces Jarocki in meaningful Continental League games each season. “She sets her standards very high,” he said. “Once she won that first state championship, and achieving that success, she has been able to have every class after that play at a very high level. It is a credit to her ability to lead.” Jarocki, Mattei and many high school girls mentors coach on club teams during the summer. Jarocki formed the Colorado Basketball Club eight years ago. SEE PASSION, P34

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On campus: Arapahoe • Franny Cable is listed by the website prepswimco.com as the top 5A diver in state with a score of 506.85, and senior Delaney Smith has the second fastest time in the 200 IM with a 2:03.33 clocking. The Warriors are ranked third as a team. • Losing skids are unusual for the boys basketball team, but the Warriors have dropped ﬁve straight games. Cherry Creek • Sophomore girls basketball guard Jana Van Gytenbeek has made a verbal commitment to play college basketball at Stanford. She is the state 5A leader with 7.2 assists per game. The Bruins will be seeking to break a ﬁve-game losing streak against rival

Grandview in a Jan. 20 Centennial League game. • South Metro Offensive Football Player of the Year Dimitri Stanley is a basketball standout too. The senior hit a layup to send the Jan. 10 game against Mullen into overtime and then made the game-winning layup in the extra session to spark the 77-76 boys basketball win. • The girls swim team is ranked third in the prepswimco.com swim rankings and the 200 IM relay team has the second fastest time recorded this season of 1:46.83. Englewood Boys basketball coach John Nonemacher is establishing a new culture this season, one that includes hard work, defensive emphasis and a new system on offense. Tough work is

News and notes from local high school sports programs

starting to pay off. The Pirates are 2-7 and coming off a win over Bruce Randolph and a narrow 66-65 loss to Weld Central.

Aspen also have 12 points, but the Eagles have a game in hand on both teams. Resurrection Christian is 6-1-0 in the league and Aspen is 5-0-2. Heritage is 11-1-0 overall.

Heritage • The Eagles’ girls swimming team is third in in the Jan. 10 4A prepswimco. com rankings. Kylie Andrews has posted the fastest times in the 50 and 100 freestyle events with times of 23.76 and 51.28 respectively. Heritage is also ﬁrst in the 200 freestyle relays event with a 1:36.85 clocking. • After a key 3-1 win over Resurrection Christian on Jan. 13, the hockey team is tied for ﬁrst place in the Peak Conference with 12 points and a 6-0-0 record. Resurrection Christian and

Littleton • The boys basketball team and student council will be selling rafﬂe tickets to win a Maserati for a weekend and a steak dinner at Fleming’s during the Littleton boys basketball game Jan. 19 against D’Evelyn. • Coach Ryan Fletcher’s boys basketball team ended a three-game losing streak with a 75-44 win over Green Mountain on Jan. 13. The Lions are 8-4 overall and 1-3 in the Jeffco 4 league with a tough road ahead with games against Golden and D’Evelyn.

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Several CBC players are on the current Highlands Ranch High team. “I wanted to see my kids achieve certain things in the summer, and it wasn’t happening,” Jarocki said. “It started to become clear it would be much more favorable for my kids to play together.” ‘Coach J’ Jarocki is often referred to as “Coach J,” and many former players are appreciative of having had a chance to play for a coach who reached the 600-win milestone in a Dec. 7 win over Arapahoe. “Coach Jarocki demands

January 19, 2018J a level of respect that not a lot of coaches can gain,” Montana State sophomore Blaire Braxton said. “A lot of coaches have one way of trying to get players to respond, but Coach J creates relationships that allow her to connect with each player individually. “I am forever grateful for the lessons that she has taught me as I will take them with me the rest of my life.” Lindsay Mallon, a 2011 Highlands Ranch graduate who played at Northern Colorado, said practices were harder than games. “Coach J held us very accountable to never take a play off and play hard,” she said. “We didn’t want to let each other or Coach J down and would hold

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baseball in the Mets, Diamondbacks and Nationals organizations. He was a three-time minor league All-Star. Savannah is 5-9 forward who is uncertain on which college she will attend. She is fourth in Jeffco scoring with a 15.8 but leads in rebounding

each other accountable during practice, (which) led to success in games.” Nemechek says Jarocki’s connection with her players is distinct. “Probably the biggest thing besides her ability to coach and win games is she cares about kids,” Nemechek said. “A lot of people don’t see that because they see the wins, but there is so much more that happens in practice.” This season’s Highlands Ranch team is 11-3 and ranked second in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A poll as Jarocki continues to rack up victories. “The students and all the great players I’ve had make this fun,” Jarocki said. “I am very grateful to them.”

and blocks with averages of 13.3 and 27 blocks. She leads the state’s 4A players with 11 double doubles. “She has played at an elite level this year,” said Gators’ girls coach Lee Gibson. “She’s scoring, rebounding and doing all the other things for us. She’s also been a leader for us, keeping everybody positive. The best thing you can say about Savannah is she has all the talent and uses every time she steps on the floor.”

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Caryn Jarocki receives a hug from a player after winning her 600th career game on Dec. 7 against Arapahoe. JIM BENTON

Hot stove season I don’t know if there is a hot stove league for high school football. The term hot stove is for baseball’s off-season where baseball fans used to sit around a hot stove in the winter to discuss moves, changes and hopes for their favorite teams. Well, there are several area high schools looking for new head football coaches and Thornton has hired one. Nick Trombetta, who led Denver North to a 7-3 record last season, has

been named head coach at Thornton, where he used to be an assistant coach. Athletic directors and administrators at Arapahoe, Englewood, Faith Christian, Highlands Ranch and Valor Christian are still scanning resumes to find people to take over the reins of their football programs. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises. Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.). Requirements: Must be 21 years or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete an employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend

SMITH FROM PAGE 14

to the rest of the news, and the rest of the newsmakers (see: “I’m, like, really smart”). Animal shelter chief veterinarian Dr. Louisa Poon thinks Rex will be a candidate for surgically implanted prosthetics, which cost $1,000 to $1,500 per leg, once Rex’s “growth plates” are fully developed. I am considering another dog. The house and my life are too empty without one. I have looked at healthy puppies that come with every conceivable piece of information about their mothers and fathers, the climate of the kennel where they were bred, and what their favorite bedtime stories are. Then there are the other kind, like Rex, who haven’t had it so good. A dog’s personality is created in its first 16 weeks. They benefit from

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conscientious owners, and they are adversely affected if their owners aren’t committed to them during that time. However, there are many stories about abandoned and neglected dogs who are rescued and adopted, and turn into joyful “critters,” as my neighbor Sue calls them. She and her husband adopted Taz. Taz gets her name from the Tasmanian devil, because she was a wild child. She not very good-looking, but she’s beautiful. She’s a perfect reflection of her owners. Schumacher already had two dogs. They were a little spooked by Rex at first, because of his differences. Now they love him. See what I mean about dogs? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

$143,371.81

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/28/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof.

Public Notices Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0563-2017

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 18, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) FIKRET SELIMAGIC Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as successor in interest to all permitted successors and assigns of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust 2005-1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-1 Date of Deed of Trust November 19, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 24, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4204288 Original Principal Amount $112,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $102,806.67

LOTS 35 & 36, BLOCK 1, TAYLOR'S ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3053 S GALAPAGO ST, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/14/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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 THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/18/2017

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DATE: 10/18/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000007026529 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0563-2017 First Publication: 12/21/2017 Last Publication: 1/18/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0584-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 27, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) TIMOTHY A STEWART Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt STEARNS LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 20, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 21, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D4077048 Original Principal Amount $189,504.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,724.37 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 6, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7891 SOUTH KALISPELL CIRCLE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/28/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/4/2018 Last Publication: 2/1/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;

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First Publication: 1/4/2018 Last Publication: 2/1/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

Public Trustees

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 THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 10/27/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006968960 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0584-2017 First Publication: 1/4/2018 Last Publication: 2/1/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0618-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 9, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) TERRI A VERMILLION Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Date of Deed of Trust September 29, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 05, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6143015 Original Principal Amount $156,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,371.81 Pursuant to CRS §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 thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Also known by street and number as: 2824 West Centennial Drive C, LITTLETON, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION

To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100

Also known by street and number as: 2824 West Centennial Drive C, LITTLETON, CO 80123.

Public Trustees

City and County

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE QUOTE 2018 SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 03/14/2018, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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 issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent 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 THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 11/09/2017 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. 32-1-1001(1)(D)(I), that Willows Water District is soliciting quotes for a Service Line Replacement Project for 2018.

Be advised, to-wit: a) Willows Water District will review proposals received prior to 5:00 pm February 2, 2018, at 6930 South Holly Circle, Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018; and

b) The proposal requirements are available at, to-wit: 6930 South Holly Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112-1018 Tel: 303-770-8625 Dated this 10th day of January 2018. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLOWS WATER DISTRICT Legal Notice No.: 521027 First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: January 18, 2018 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Littleton Independent and the Centennial Citizen

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The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Holly Shilliday #24423 Courtney Wright #45482 Erin Robson #46557 Jennifer Rogers #34682 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-783694-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0618-2017 LEGAL DESCRIPTION CONDOMINIUM UNIT C, THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS TOGETHER WITH GARAGE NO. C, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON OCTOBER 22, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A7133750 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE STEEPLECHASE III CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON MAY 28, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062094, IN SAID RECORDS. FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7068621, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7106125. THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7120772, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED 102297 AT RECEPTION NO. A7133751, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0618-2017 First Publication: 1/18/2018 Last Publication: 2/15/2018 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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Crazy fast fiber Internet is coming to Centennial. Construction has started!

A great town deserves great Internet. That’s why we’re building a fiber network here in Centennial. We’re talking the fastest Internet available with symmetrical gigabit speeds, 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload.

Centennial, CO Fiber Network Fiber has huge benefits for businesses, schools, professionals who work from home and busy families.

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Construction has started in Willow Creek 1 and 2

E Arapahoe Rd. S Quebec St.

This is just the beginning of our network build here in Centennial and our goal is to wire the entire city with blazing-fast, economy-driving, job-creating fiber.

S Yosemite St.

We’ll be announcing future neighborhoods and the Centennial, next phases ofCO our build in early 2018.

E Dry Creek Rd.

Fiber Network

Willow Creek 1

Phase 1 - Willow Creek 1 and 2 Phase 2 and beyond (to be announced)

E County Line Rd.

Willow Creek 2

E Arapahoe Rd. S Quebec St.

Yosemite St. You decide. Where Sto next?

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E County Line Rd.

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