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Camp director of Backcountry Wilderness Area About me I grew up in Georgia. I studied at the University of Georgia and then completed a master’s of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. I’ve been working in the field of environmental education for five years now. I moved to Colorado at the end of 2014 from Rhode Island, where I worked for Save the Bay, an environmental nonprofit. There I taught about marine ecosystems and worked to connect students to the local ecosystem. When I’m not working, you can likely find me in the mountains hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding or skiing. I love all things outdoors. What I do In the summer I’m primarily out in the field. We run 10 weeks of Outdoor Discovery Camp on our 8,200-acre conservation property—the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Our Outdoor Discovery Camp sessions include nature, horse, adventure, archery, art and leadership camps for kids 7 to 17 years old. Our mission is to provide each camper with a positive experience outdoors and connect them to the natural world. In the offseason, we run school programs, including a field study each fall with Fox Creek Elementary. Each fourth-grade class comes out for five weeks to conduct hands-on science studies including water quality testing, macroinvertebrates and human impacts of the area. This spring, we have homeschool students coming out for once-a-month outings where they will learn about topics like weather, water, and local flora and fauna. Our goal is to get as many people as we can outdoors. We want to get them excited about nature and to expose them to the endless opportunities in outdoor recreation, and the benefits of conserving open spaces and wilderness

AnnaKate Hein, camp director of the Backcountry Wilderness Area, loves teaching people about nature. A fun fact about her: She studied abroad in Antarctica. ALEX DEWIND areas. We have this beautiful conservation property right in our backyard, and want to connect students and families to all that it has to offer.

My favorite part of my job My favorite thing about my job is the opportunity to get kids, some who may have never played in the mud or gone hiking before, into the outdoors. Without ever being exposed to nature, people will not develop a love for it, and thus will not work to protect it. Fun fact I’ve been to Antarctica! I went through a study abroad trip with the University of Georgia. Seeing the incredible wildlife, as well as human impacts in such a remote area, was one of the most impactful events that inspired my passion for conservation and environmental education. If you have suggestions for My Name Is..., contact adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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Goodwill receives grant The Adolph Coors Foundation — known for supporting organizations that promote self-reliance, personal responsibility and integrity — awarded Goodwill Industries of Denver a $15,000 grant to serve more than 18,000 students in the Denver metro area and northern Colorado. The investment will provide career development programs that will prepare at-risk students for a successful career. Goodwill Industries has thrift stores across Denver, including Highlands Ranch locations at 8585 Poplar Way and 2209 Wildcat Reserve Parkway. Goodwill Industries provides career development resources for thousands of Coloradans with barriers to employment. Goodwill’s community programs facilitate job preparation and skills training for at-risk youth, struggling families and individuals with disabilities.

Meal and resource help A free hot meal and more than 20 local service organizations will be available at the Strive to Thrive Resource and Service Fair from 4-6 p.m. on Jan, 24 at Calvary Chapel, 1100 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. The free event will provide attendees with information about how to access food, clothing, medical assistance and more. Attendees will also learn about employment opportunities, how to apply for food stamps, receive a wellness check and many other services. No appointment or registration is required to attend the fair. For free transportation to and from the event, contact Douglas County First Call at 303-660-7519 by Jan. 20. For more information on the fair, visit communityofcarenetwork.org or call Community of Care Network Navigator Rand Clark at 303-660-7460. SEE BRIEFS, P32

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The Douglas County Board of Education has extended the contract of Interim Superintendent Erin Kane through the 2017-18 school year, meaning the school district will continue to hold off on a search for a new permanent leader. At the beginning of this school year, Kane took over for Elizabeth Fagen, who announced in May she was leaving to lead a school district in Texas after six years in Douglas County. The board voted 5-2 in favor of the extension during its Jan.17 meeting. Board members David Ray and AnneMarie Lemieux opposed the extension. Wendy Vogel agreed to vote yes after a 20 percent bonus for Kane was removed from her contract. Board member James Geddes said that since the board of education election is in November, the board may change its complexion entirely come fall, and he said it would have been a mistake to try to recruit a new superintendent in that climate. Kane Four seats on the sevenmember board are up for election. “If the board becomes substantially changed, then that board should choose the next superintendent,” Geddes said. A tentative timeline would now have the school board beginning a search for a permanent superintendent after the November election, which would likely include hiring a search firm. Kane’s contract had been set to expire Sept. 1. Her salary is $240,000 per year — more than that of superintendents in two nearby suburban districts. Littleton’s superintendent earns $220,000 and Jefferson County’s $194,000, not including incentives. But it is less than the leader of the Cherry Creek district, who makes $247,000, according to figures from the Colorado Department of Education. In a guest column published on Colorado Community Media’s websites Jan.11, board member Steven Peck made the case for extending Kane. “Beginning the search for a new superintendent at this time isn’t fair, prudent or judicious,” he wrote. “Selection of a new leader a few months ahead of an election isn’t fair to the newly elected board who will assume responsibility following the November 2017 election. The new board should be given an opportunity to shape the trajectory of the district. That may result in a permanent contract for Ms. Kane or it may not, but the voters should have their voices heard.”

‘You want to know what creates chaos and instability? It’s keeping an interim indefinitely.’ Anne-Marie Lemieux, board member

Ray said he felt “blindsided” by the call for the extension, did not feel there was adequate communication among board members on the issue and felt it should have been addressed earlier in the school year. “It just didn’t evolve the way I thought it should,” Ray said. Lemiux said more input from community and school leaders was needed before making the decision and that she didn’t agree with prolonging the interim agreement with Kane. “You want to know what creates chaos and instability? It’s keeping an interim indefinitely,” Lemieux said. Kane was approved as the interim leader by a 4-3 vote of the school board at a special meeting Aug. 2. She had been chosen as the lone finalist as one of two candidates, the other being James Calhoun, who retired as principal of Castle View High School in Castle Rock at the end of the 2015-16 school year. Calhoun was supported by Ray, Vogel and Lemieux. Fagen officially left in July to take the superintendent position in Humble, Texas, a district of 39,000 students outside Houston. The Douglas County district has more than 67,000 students. Kane, a Colorado native with an engineering degree in applied mathematics and computer science from the University of Colorado, helped found charter school American Academy. Executive director of the school from 2013 until taking the interim DCSD post, she pointed to her leadership of the school’s community in her bid to win the job. Kane said she never envisioned remaining in the interim position for more than a year, but “if I’m helping in some way to bring some stability, I would like to continue to do that.” When asked if she has plans to apply for the permanent position, she said she “honestly didn’t know.” “I can’t predict what the district will look like in a year,” Kane said. The board seats held by Meghann Silverthorn, Judith Reynolds, Geddes and Peck will be up for election in November.

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New county commissioner joins board Thomas sworn in for first term, Partridge for second BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Lora Thomas put her hand on her grandmother’s Bible before a crowded room at the Philip S. Miller Building in Castle Rock. Thomas’ granddaughter, 4-year-old Amidei Thomas, held the Bible. Thomas, the new county commissioner for Douglas County’s District 3, which encompasses Highlands Ranch, was sworn into office on Jan. 10. She fills the seat of term-limited Jill Repella. “I’d like to thank the people who made this possible,” Thomas said, acknowledging her family, friends and dozens of people that filled the room.

Thomas, a Highlands Ranch resident and the former county coroner, said she sent out 175 invitations to the individuals who helped with her campaign. “I’m really excited that this day is finally here,” Thomas said. “Douglas County is a great county and I want to maintain it for future generations.” On the three-member board of commissioners, Thomas will join District 1’s Dave Weaver and District 2’s Roger Partridge, who was sworn in for his second term Jan. 10. Thomas and Partridge won election in November. Partridge was named the 2017 board chair and Weaver is the board vice chair. Weaver, the former Douglas County sheriff, said Thomas brings a great perspective having served for 26 years with the Colorado State Patrol. “I’m sure she has great opinions to bring to the board on furthering Douglas County,” Weaver said.

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, right, is sworn in by Castle Rock Municipal Judge Lou Gresh. Thomas’ son, Creighton Thomas, granddaughter, Amidei, and daughter-in-law, Clarissa, joined her at the ceremony on Jan. 10 at the Philip S. Miller Building in Castle Rock. ALEX DEWIND

Chiefs brief Littleton on possible fire merger BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A unification of Littleton Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue and the Cunningham Fire Protection District could help cut costs and improve service time, the chiefs of the three departments told Littleton City Council at a study session Jan. 10. Officials from South Metro approached LFR Chief Chris Armstrong last summer about the possibility of a merger. The three departments have engaged in preliminary discussions ever since, and have been gathering information — including response time, transport numbers and department borders — in order to determine if the deal would be feasible. A unified department of 600 employees would cover nearly 300 square miles across the south metro area, with a population of about half a million people, likely making it the second-largest department in the state behind the Denver Fire Department. Armstrong told the council that three factors need to be studied to

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determine if a merger makes sense: firefighter and resident safety, service delivery and long-term financial sustainability. “We’re public servants,” Armstrong said. “Our job is to provide the best service possible to our communities and do it at the lowest possible cost.” He said South Metro Chief Bob Baker had approached him and said that the three departments could likely cut costs and perform more effectively if they united. Cunningham Chief Jerry Rhodes said talks of merging the departments have taken place as far back as 1995. “This is not something that we just popped up with,” he said. While the chiefs said a larger department could help bring lower costs for fire trucks and firefighting equipment, Littleton City Councilmember Jerry Valdes asked if there is a point of diminishing returns for a growing department. Rhodes, who is on the board of directors of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, said a department typically does not see decreased

efficiency until it reaches 2,000 to 2,500 employees. Littleton Fire Rescue covers not only the city of Littleton, but Highlands Ranch, west Centennial and portions of unincorporated Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Armstrong said the partnerships have allowed LFR to maintain lower costs as well. “If any one of those partners left Littleton Fire Rescue, in terms of us providing them service, we would not be able to sustain what we currently have,” he said. “The costs would be prohibitive.” Armstrong said South Metro’s territory includes areas like the Denver Tech Center and Lone Tree that bring in large amounts of tax revenue. South Metro’s district also includes Parker, Castle Pines and a large swath of Centennial, among other areas in Arapahoe and Douglas counties. The Cunningham district is much smaller than the other two, comprising a 14-square mile chunk of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. Armstrong also pointed to response time as something that could be

improved by a merger. He said the department’s response time in Highlands Ranch is about 9 1/2 minutes, and that the department has fought response-time problems in other areas. He said resources are needed to fix those and other issues. He added that South Metro is accredited by an outside agency and maintains response times of just over 7 1/2 minutes. A presentation has already been made to the Littleton Fire Protection District Board of Directors, and the Highlands Ranch Metro District will be briefed later this month. Councilmember Bill Hopping said that, moving forward, he would want to see maps of response times and station placement. Mayor Bruce Beckman said that another meeting would be scheduled as the departments gather more information. “We have a moral obligation to our community and our taxpayers to say `if there’s another department that can provide it at a better rate, and equal or better service, does it make sense to look at doing it together?’ ” Armstrong said.

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Superheroes unite at Southridge Kids get a lesson from Iron Man and Captain America BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Children dressed up as every type of superhero ran through the halls of Southridge Recreation Center following the first-ever Superheroes Unite event. Four-year-old Dillon Huver was dressed from head to toe in Captain America gear at the Jan. 14 event in Highlands Ranch. His older brother, Austin, sported an Iron Man costume. Prayag Shetty, an energetic 4-year-old

dressed as Spider-Man, raced around the room holding a yellow balloon. When asked what he enjoyed most about the event, Shetty responded: “I liked fighting with Captain America.” The family-friendly event, held in the upstairs auditorium of Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, included a morning of food and crafts, as well as a superhero training session from a life-size Captain America and Iron Man. “We are excited that it turned out so well,” said Jamie Noebel, community relations manager of the Highlands Ranch Community Association. “It was great for us to have Captain America and Iron Man stop by to train some of our Highlands Ranch kids to be superheroes.”

Superheroes of all sizes fill the auditorium of Southridge Recreation Center for the first-ever Superheroes Unite event. Captain America and Iron Man made an appearance at the Jan. 14 event and gave kids a training lesson. PHOTO COURTESY JAMIE NOEBEL/HRCA

AJ and son Dillon Huver are all smiles at the first-ever Superheroes Unite event hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. “It was great,” AJ said. ALEX DEWIND

Two who shaped Highlands Ranch to be honored at Denver event Blake, Moore among seven inducted into Colorado Business Hall of Fame BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Later this month, seven past and current Colorado business leaders will be inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. Two of those individuals, Joe Blake and Ron Moore, will be honored for their impact in the Highlands Ranch community. Blake, a Denver native and former president of the Denver Metro Chamber, served on the management team of Mission Viejo, the

California-based company that created the master-planned community that is now Highlands Ranch. “Communities are fragile, you’ve got to have leadership and people who care,” said Blake, 81. “You must make sure that every Blake promise you make to the first family is achievable to the last family that moves in.” Blake joined Mission Viejo in 1980, where he stayed for about 19 years. He worked on a team of about 30 people, many of whom he reMoore mains close friends with today. “We all ended up as great friends

— that’s a great thing to be able to say,” Blake said. “The greatest part of this business is the people in your life and the friends that you make.” Blake now lives in Denver — though his son and family live in Highlands Ranch — and serves as the Chancellor Emeritus of Colorado State University. Seeing Highlands Ranch unfold, he said, has been a wonderful opportunity. “We were so enthusiastic and committed to doing what was best for Colorado,” he said, “what was best for the region.” Ronald Moore, who died in 2003, served as the chairman and owner of Denver-based Guaranty Bank & Trust. His bio describes him as a business leader, a humanitarian, a father of four, a grandfather of five

and a golfer. Moore, originally from Nebraska, attended the University of Denver on a golf scholarship. He was later named to the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame after winning all four of the state’s major amateur championships. In 2002, he was inducted into the University of Denver Sports Hall of Fame. Moore owned the Highlands Ranch Golf Club for many years. In tribute to his legacy, his bio says, Moore’s family donated the club to the University of Denver athletics in 2011. Moore and Blake will be inducted at the 28th annual Colorado Business Hall of Fame Dinner on Jan. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th Street in Denver. To purchase a table or tickets, visit www.jacolorado.org.

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Reforming Colorado’s construction defects laws in order to incentivize the building of condominiums and townhomes has emerged as a priority for both Republicans and Democrats early in the legislative session. State Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, and House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, are prime sponsors of a bill tackling the issue, with co-sponsorship from House Assistant Minority Leader Cole Wist, R-Centennial, and Sen. Angela Williams, D-Denver.

“This is the first step in a multi-tier process to help Coloradans attain a home of their own, and I am pleased to be a part of this critical legislation,” Wist said in a statement. Senate Bill 17-045 was introduced Jan. 11, the first day of the session, and has been assigned to the senate Business, Wist Labor and Technology Committee. It targets insurance rates. In construction defects actions in court in which more than one insurer has a duty to defend a party, the bill would require the court to apportion the cost of defense among all of them. Supporters of the bill say it would simplify and reduce litigation costs. “By targeting insurance rates, we’re addressing the problem without reducing consumers’ rights to protect

the property that they spend their life’s savings to buy,” Duran said. Grantham said that while 100,000 people moved to the state last year, only 25,000 new homes were built. Reforming the law on construction defects has been a longtime priority of Republicans in the Legislature. They say the status quo prevents condos and townhomes from being built, leading to Coloradans facing the choice of either apartments or singlefamily homes, with no middle-price ground. Reform is also supported by several business groups, including the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Some cities and towns — including Lakewood, Littleton and Parker — have passed ordinances addressing the issue in recent years, as legislation died at the Capitol. State Rep. Susan Beckman, R-Littleton, has identified reforming construction defects laws as a priority of

hers this session. “There is a need to greatly modify the destructive construction defects law that was passed in 2008,” the Littleton Republican told Colorado Community Media in early January. “We must ensure a market-driven economy and availability of attainable home ownership options that are not hindered by regulation and manipulation. Rep. Kevin Van Winkle, R- Highlands Ranch, also says the issue is a priority. “Flawed laws from the recent past have made it impossible for homebuilders to meet market needs, especially for first-time homebuyers and downsizing seniors,” he told Colorado Community Media ahead of the session’s kickoff. “Instead of attainable housing, many Colorado families are trapped in apartments, unable to realize their housing dream.”

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Tiny dog worth big bucks stolen BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A purebred, 8-week-old Papillon puppy worth $1,300 was stolen from Perfect Pets in Centennial on Jan. 3. According to an Arapahoe County Sherriff ’s Office news release, the suspects are a man and woman in their 20s, both white with dark hair. Video footage of the puppy being stolen can be seen on the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office Facebook page. The female suspect picked the puppy up “by the back of the neck” out of a dog pen display and carried it to the back of the store, the news release states. The male suspect then distracted the store employee while the woman put the dog under her sweatshirt. Both suspects left through

a back exit without paying, according to the release. “By the way the lady grabbed the puppy, we are concerned about the puppy’s safety,” said Lexi Esquibel, manager of the store at 6840 S. University Boulevard. “She was less than two pounds. Those small-breed dogs are known to go hypoglycemic. If they don’t get care, water and soft food, they could get really sick and die.” Anyone with information about the crime, the whereabouts of the stolen dog or the identification of the suspects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Additionally, Perfect Pets is offering a $300 reward. You can also call the sheriff ’s office’s tip line at 720874-8477 with information.

Car crash leaves one dead BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Jan. 13 on Plaza Drive in Highlands Ranch. The Douglas County Coroner identified 24-year-old Brandon Gianopoulos, of Fort Collins, as the driver and sole occupant of the 2017 Maserati that was involved in the crash, accord-

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VOICES

Look for your inner calm during stressful times both large and small WINNING WORDS

Michael Norton

ometimes the tiniest of incidents can throw us into a tirade or tantrum. We get so blinded by the perceived crisis of the moment and situation we lose our minds, our tempers can quickly flare, and we fly off the handle and do or say things we will probably regret later. Have you ever been there? Me too. Now I don’t know about you personally, but sometimes it is the smallest of changes or accidents that occur where we see people just lose it. Yet those very same people when faced with an enormous crisis or challenge seem amazingly calm during the battle or height of the storm. You may know this type of person, you may live with them or work with them.

This master of remaining calm in the face of a critical situation or massive adversity may be you. So how can we develop an attitude and a technique that will help us to slow down or stop in the face of any trouble or problem, large or small, and gain control of our thoughts, words and actions before they take control of us? When I have spoken with some people who have mastered the art of finding calm in the fiercest of battles or crisis, and when I have witnessed such amazing grace and thoughtfulness in challenging times, there was a common denominator, a total lack of panic or worry. Instead, I heard stories of courage and an attitude of thinking about the bigger picture. I would

see people looking and listening more than talking and screaming. The people who amaze me the most are those who are in the middle of one of life’s biggest storms or tragedies and surrounded by others who are screaming, yelling, cursing and scrambling around without direction, and yet these amazing people can observe, understand the full impact, take control in a very calm and confident manner. As a matter of fact, instead of screaming or cursing, they even speak a little more softly. There is no doubt we all get faced with little accidents and incidents that can quickly get under our skin or annoy us to the point of SEE NORTON, P11

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Filling lucky, and that’s the tooth QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

have been told that we don’t meet people by accident. When a good one comes along, I try to be ready. You never know who is going to be around the next corner. A cartoonist named Hirschfeld always used to hide his daughter’s name in his brilliant and complex line drawings. Nina. There is someone named Nina living in the area who is nearly hidden. That’s because she wears a mask most of the time. At least at work. The day we met, she asked me through her mask if I knew a particular artist. I mumbled something, because my mouth was numb, and full of gauze and an apparatus that was keeping it dry. Nina is a dental assistant.

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My dentists — there are three of them in the same offices — have about 18 assistants. There’s one to greet you by name when you walk in. There’s one to walk you to The Chair. One to numb you into subordination. One to wipe your drool away. The others, all beautiful young women, are doing the same things for other patients. As a composition, they are a gathering of Novocain Angels. My childhood dentists never used Novocain. I inherited teeth that needed constant attention. Put the two together, and trips to the dentist — always a man with thick fingers — were tortuous. No longer. SEE SMITH, P11

We must protect health care Re: the recent Q&A with state Rep. Kevin Van Winkle and his answers to the question of the two most important issues the Legislature must tackle this session. Rep. Van Winkle identifies decisions on budget priorities and points out that 25 percent of Coloradans are enrolled in Medicaid, a significant increase from 12 percent in 2008, prior to Obamacare. This surge in enrollment is directly related to Obamacare legislation that intended to expand health coverage and reduce numbers of uninsured Americans. Medicaid is a federally legislated, state administered program providing low-income Americans with free or low-cost medical benefits. Recipients qualify if their earnings are at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or $33,534 for a family of four. Nearly half of Medicaid recipients are children. Forty-five percent of all Colorado births are to moms enrolled in Medicaid. Seventyfive percent of adult recipients are working. The Colorado Health Foundation analyzed the economic benefits in Colorado of Medicaid expansion under Obamacare and found it has added $3.82 billion to the state’s gross domestic product, added 31,074 jobs, increased average household income by $643 and increased general fund revenue by $102 million. Other intrinsic benefits include improved health, reduction in uncompensated care expense by providers and financial relief from medical bankruptcy, the most common reason for bankruptcy filings in the U.S. Health care is expensive. We need to do something about that, but reducing health coverage for low-income citizens it is not the answer. Funding for transportation and schools is important, but not at the expense of health and well-being. Let’s hope our legislators look at all the facts before gutting basic health services to our most financially challenged citizens. Janet Burda Highlands Ranch

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anger and frustration. And locally and globally there are things happening every day that could be considered a massive challenge or enormous storm of life. And in either case, it is not what happens to us or around us, it is how we respond to what is happening to us or around us. When we “lose it,” regardless of the situation, our reputation becomes damaged. And not just the way others see us, it’s that regret I spoke of earlier and how we see ourselves, how we look at our own diminishing reputation or character. You know the saying and maybe even the book, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff … And It’s All Small Stuff.” Well it’s true. The next time the dog accidentally knocks over a cup of coffee, or your child mistakenly deletes a document on your laptop, or someone bumps into you in the grocery store, just remember to stop, slow down and realize it really is just small stuff and your reputation and your character are better than that, you are better than that. Fight the impulse and urge to react, and instead respond with calm and grace. And as far as those big, huge, enormous battles and storms of life go, the same rules apply. Remember to apply the attitude that panic is your worst enemy, nothing is ever as bad as it seems, and all will be well. Yes, even with the new president-elect, and regardless of who we all voted for, the -enormity of the situation calls for us to remain calm, live, act and work with grace and control. There is no place for overreacting or overreaching when it comes to finding a solution. It is our job to respond in the best way possible to become and to be a part of the solu-tion. Remember that eight years ago we elected our first African-American

president. There were many who supported him and many who were upset with his winning the election. But in the end, and throughout his presidency, whether we voted for him or not, we were still one country and we supported each other. Even though many threatened it, no one actually ever moved to Canada or any other country for that matter. This year we almost voted into office the first woman to be the president of the United States. And had she won, some people would have been angry and frustrated, not because she was a woman, just because they were voting for someone else. But had she won, we would have all come together once again. And now, regardless of who you voted for, we have elected the first businessman into office. Some are scared, some are overreacting and overreaching, but this is where calm, grace, understanding, stopping, slowing down, and an attitude of panic being our worst enemy must prevail. We are one country, and must come together and help Mr. Trump succeed. And as one Hollywood actor who opposed Trump recently stated, “If the president of the United States fails, we all fail. If he succeeds we all succeed.” We really must come together and help him succeed. So how about you? Do you get caught up in the moment and “lose it” sometimes too quickly? Are you someone who responds to bigger battles and storms with thoughtfulness, calm, and grace? I would love to hear your thoughts at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can learn to respond instead of react to small accidents and incidents as well as in the huge storms of life, it really will be a better than good week.

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How often do you see your dentist? Once a year? Twice a year? I go four, five, six or more times a r year, so I have gotten to know something about them, and they have gotten to know something about me. Perhaps that’s why they don’t schedule children when I have an appointment. Overhearing me might be bad for business. a There’s one assistant whose Nahtive American name is “Fast Moving Footprints.” Another one whose name is “Just Keep Swimming.” Nina wears braces, and looks 15. But she is 32 and the single mother of four boys: 13-year-old twins, a 10-year-old, and an 8-year-old. She’s a former Marine. Every square inch of Nina — I’m told — is tattooed. Her meticulous handwriting is just like an architect’s. She knows things about artists, authors, films, and music that I know about, and she’s half my age. We recommend music to each other. There is no better way to find out about someone than through music. If she

any U.S. citizens and investors are sighing in relief that 2016 is over but are trepid about what 2017 may bring. Last year was good for FINANCIAL certain parts of STRATEGIES the stock market, but those gains did not improve most investors’ balance sheet due to extreme uncertainty and a substantial variance in sectors. The new year carries over significant Patricia Kummer ambiguity around a new administration, new monetary policy, and a debt crisis in Europe. Energy was one of the best performers in 2016 after hitting bottom in February and rebounding 25 per-

cent. Financials soared on hopes of less regulation and higher interest rates. The health care sector fell into negative territory. Europe did not participate in our euphoria and China devalued their currency to keep up with our rising interest rates. This was definitely not an average year. Wall Street analysts overall missed the market reaction to a Trump victory, thinking there would be an emotional reaction to the down side. In reality, the improved earnings induced much of the rally and better corporate earnings will likely continue through 2017. Many investors wanted to be on the sidelines after a negative October and the pending election and have not found a good entry point since. Meanwhile fixed income-investors are seeing dwindling values SEE KUMMER, P29

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.

SMITH

2017 brings wealth of challenges

yearned to possess an autographed box set of Lionel Ritchie, I would nod, tip my Panama, and run for the door. Everything Nina recommends is just like she is: unusual, challenging, and fascinating. (I heard a rumor that she rocks a ruby red Strat late at night.) I asked her about Christmas. “The boys and I celebrated Christmas being grateful for what we have. We bought presents for the Christmas wishes of four kids that we took off of the angel tree at work. “My boys will hopefully take these simple acts of kindness I teach them and become great men.” The coincidences and alignments it took to meet Jennifer would fill a notebook. Or were they coincidences? The same goes for the unexpected discovery of Nina, who can explain Raymond Chandler’s “The Big Sleep” better than Chandler could, who is a varsity mother, and who can place provisional crowns and assist with extractions while you are comfortably numb. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

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Homeless veteran moves into Thornton townhome David Brown lived in Walmart lot; now has dwelling in north suburb BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

David Brown, a veteran who was living in his RV parked outside of a Highlands Ranch Walmart over the holidays, signed a lease on a townhouse in Thornton — a milestone that many Highlands Ranch residents were rooting for. “I absolutely didn’t have this in my expectation at all, but I’m so beyond grateful,” said Emily Adams, a friend of Brown’s that first posted about Brown’s situation on a Highlands Ranch Facebook page called Word of Mouth, on which the community posts comments, questions and recommendations. “Getting him out of that RV was one of the best days of my life.” Adams spent 10 years in the Active Guard Reserve and served in Iraq with

David Brown, shown here in December outside the RV that he lived in at the Highlands Ranch Walmart, is now leasing a townhome in Thornton. FILE PHOTO Brown, an Army veteran who fought in combat. The two reconnected through a Facebook group for veterans a couple of years ago. When Adams found out about Brown’s situation — he had few belongings, he was working a temporary position at Walmart and the heat in his RV was out — she

turned to Facebook for help. Within two days of Adams’ post, residents gifted Brown a new generator for his RV, a space heater, food, warm clothing and blankets. One resident helped Brown set up a P.O. box. Another helped him fix the broken headlight on his RV. Someone reserved a hotel for Brown and his

girlfriend for two nights. And a GoFundMe page raised more than $5,000 for Brown to find an apartment. Following the outpouring of support, Brown said he felt overwhelmed and anxious, but more than anything “extremely grateful.” Brown, a Colorado native, spent 10 years in the service

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Women set to march on Denver Thousands plan to walk in solidarity on Jan. 21 BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

Thousands of women will gather at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver and march in solidarity Jan. 21. “We need to focus on how to collaborate and be collective in going forward,” said Jessica Rogers, one of the three women who organized the Women’s March on Denver. “This is not a protest — it is a statement of our vigilance to not lose our current rights.” The walk — one of many across the nation — is in response to President-elect Trump’s views on several issues, including women’s rights, reproductive health and immigration. It is an effort to advocate for marginalized members of society, connect with others alike, promote change in a peaceful way and honor those who have fought for human rights, marchoncolorado.org says. As of early this week, 28,000 people said they were attending, according to the Women’s March on Denver Facebook page. One of those people is Heather Angell — a Highlands Ranch resident, insurance underwriter, wife and mother of two.

“Right now, our country is in such flux and I know personally after the election, I became so afraid,” Angell, 36, said. “We as a community need to stand together and let the administration know that we will not be pushed aside, taken advantage of or made to feel inferior.” Angell said she is bringing her oldest son, who is 6. “I want him to be a part of this,” she said, “to see that it is every person’s responsibility to fight for the equality of everyone.” Another Highlands Ranch woman who will be at a different march is Lauren Humiston-Moore. She plans to attend the Women’s Walk on Washington — which is expected to have a turnout of more than 200,000 people — with a friend from Maryland. Humiston-Moore, 41, said she wants to stand up for minority groups. Her husband is an immigration attorney who represents clients from Ethiopia, Mexico, Italy, Nigeria, Somalia, Honduras and other countries. “I’ve met them, I’ve been hosted in their homes and I want to stand by them,” Humiston-Moore said. “I want them welcome in our country. I want them to know they are safe around me.” The upbeat mother and wife said

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events such as the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Americans gradually gained more exposure to Japanese food, he said. SEE SUSHI, P15

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iane Bukatman, who founded For the Love of Food cooking school in Golden, learned to make sushi in 2004 while working at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. One co-worker was a Japanese sushi chef for the restaurant, she said. Fascinated by the art, she’d spend free-time watching him craft sushi rolls. Eventually, he taught her the trade, she said. And when it comes to a fascination with sushi, Bukatman isn’t alone. In recent decades, sushi locations have sprung up left and right, making a large imprint in the U.S. restaurant market. Likewise, sushi-making classes have become popular options for date nights, birthday parties and other events. If you’ve ever wondered how sushi became popular in the U.S. or where to learn sushi-making, local restaurateurs and cooking instructors have the answers for you. For Yasu Kizaki, one of four brothers who run well-known Denver restaurant Sushi Den and sister restaurants Izakaya Den and OTOTO Den, sushi’s rise in popularity coincides with historical events. As people began to move from Japan to the U.S. after World War II, and through

Becoming a Japanese sushi chef

TYPES OF SUSHI In it’s most basic form, sushi is a dish made with vinegared rice. But there are varying types of sushi rolls more commonly featured in restaurants, including:

Nigiri Nigiri sushi is a type of sushi where slices of, typically, raw fish are laid over pressed rice. Rice is shaped in an oblong form, swabbed with wasabi and covered with seafood, although it could be other meats as well. Slicing of the fish is carefully done with a sharp knife, to avoid tearing the meat and ruining the roll’s presentation.

Maki Maki sushi means “rolled sushi.” It is usually wrapped in seaweed, or sometimes soy paper. Variations of maki sushi include rolls with rice on the outside of the seaweed paper, while other kinds have rice on the inside of the paper.

Temaki Temaki is a form of the maki roll that is commonly referred to as the “hand roll.” The roll form is similar to an ice cream cone, with the ingredients inside.

Tempura Tempura refers to a deep fried sushi roll.

Source: www.AllAboutSushiGuide.com

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There’s more to the world of modern musicals than ‘La La Land’

he way people are flipping out over Damien Chazelle’s latest film, “La La Land,” you’d think there hasn’t been a musical on screen since “Grease.” Don’t get me LINER wrong — I thoroughly enjoyed “La NOTES La Land,” and it is definitely one of the year’s best films. I certainly have no problem with all the awards it’s won already (it did a record-breaking clean sweep at the Golden Globes on Clarke Reader Jan. 8) and the ones it will no doubt win at the Oscars. My issue is that viewers and listeners have been missing out on some wonderfully innovative approaches to the genre by ignoring anything that doesn’t have immediate name recognition. I’m talking about the big screen productions of standards like “Chicago,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Misérables,” or live televised versions like “The Sound of Music,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “The Wiz.” Just a little jaunt off the beaten path will lead to some serious musical treasure. Take the career of John Carney, the Irish writer and director behind

SUSHI FROM PAGE 14

Sushi’s appeal Dianne Morin is the founder of a Lakewood-based nonprofit, Cooking Experience Club. For the past 17 years, she has run cooking summer camps for local children and given cooking classes for events, private parties and families. In the past four years, Morin said, “sushi-making has been pretty popular.” She credits the popularity of sushi to its healthy nature. “I think a lot of it is because it’s a lighter meal,” she said. Sushi is not as dense as a mashed

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2007’s indie breakout, “Once.” That story went on to be a Tony-winning Broadway musical, and Carney followed it with “Begin Again” in 2013 and this year’s “Sing Street,” which was nominated for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy, alongside “La La Land.” “Sing Street” might be Carney’s most delightful film yet, and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo turns in a memorable debut performance as Conor, a young teenager in 1985 Dublin who starts a band to impress Raphina (Lucy Boynton), a model he meets outside of his school. Carney makes rock musicals instead of the traditional songbook approach, and all of his films feature protagonists drunk on the power of music and love. Just like any other musical you’d think of, the characters often randomly break out into song. But because all three films focus on musicians, it’s a bit more believable when they do so. And Carney works with skilled musicians like Glen Hansard and Adam Levine, so you’re getting tunes you’ll actually hear on the radio. I hope Carney someday gets the audience he deserves. In the television realm, about the only musical you’re going to find is The CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” which is just as well, because I have difficulty imagining any other topping it — with the possible exceppotatoes-and-meat type meal, she said, and sushi rolls look appealing to consumers. “Just the whole concept of, `I can look at this and it looks pretty healthy,’ ” she said. It’s also easy to personalize, she said, which is something that comes across in her classes. For those leery of raw fish, she will demonstrate how to substitute in vegetables or smoked salmon. And there are dessert options, Morin said. Sushi-makers can incorporate fresh fruit or coconut for a sweeter taste. Kizaki said sushi truly gained momentum in the 1990s. The California roll — which typically contains cucumber, crab meat and avocado — provided Westerners a steppingstone

CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: The xx’s “I See You” released on Young Turks. Review: As swooningly romantic as ever, The xx takes the insular sounds that made their first two records quiet hits, and adds some cinematic grandeur. Producer Jamie xx has expanded the group’s sonic palette, and songs like “Dangerous” and “On Hold” breathe beautifully in the new spaces. But don’t worry, singers

Sometimes, bigger really is better. Favorite song: “Lips” Lyrics that double as The xx’s guiding philosophy: “I’ve been a romantic for so long/All I’ve ever heard are love songs.”

tion of “Galavant,” which ABC canceled last year. “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” is the brain child of Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, and stars Bloom as Rebecca Bunch, a New York lawyer who moves to West Covina, California, to be closer to her high school crush (don’t worry — there’s a lot more nuance than that). The show features a hilarious and truly empathetic cast and approach to story. But top-notch songwriting really sets it apart. The songs spoof everything from Broadway song-and-dance numbers to torch songs, boy band pop and Alanis Morissette grunge. Check out some of the song names from the first season: “Settle For Me,” “I’m in a Sexy French Depression” and “After Everything I’ve Done For You (That You Didn’t Ask For).”

The show manages to create frighteningly accurate explorations of self-confidence and self-worth, romantic obsession and dynamic friendships, while writing songs like the second season’s standout, “It Was a Sh*t Show.” If “La La Land” really is creating a renewed interest in musicals, then there’s already plenty out there for fans to dig into. Get started.

into the new culinary world, he said, as it didn’t incorporate raw fish in the mix. By the 2000s, Kizaki said, sushi was going strong.

said, also noting they are some of her most popular options. Customers eat as they go and take home nearly $60 worth of sushi supplies. Kizaki and his brothers offer regular sushi-making classes through their restaurants. He said they began the tradition as a way to broaden their customers’ horizons. “Food is an introduction of Japanese culture,” he said. “When I do a class I talk about Japanese culture.” Talking culture was a way to make the classes entertaining for those who are simply there to have fun, he said. But in Kizaki’s perspective, if you want to learn serious sushi-making, go to Japan. “Then,” he said, “you learn the skill from a pro.”

Learning the craft Bukatman said becoming a master sushi chef takes years, but learning for fun is quick and easy. She advises people to work with very sharp knives and know when to use water. You need dry hands when working with seaweed paper but wet when working the rice. “The trickiest part is learning to make the rice properly,” she said. Adding too much water melts the grains into a glue-like mixture. Bukatman started her sushi-making classes around 12 years ago, she

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Classical guitarists to perform at Littleton venue SONYA’S SAMPLER

“Generations: Master and Prodigy” a classical guitar concert by longtime audience favorite Alex Komodore, director of guitar studies at Metropolitan State UniSonya Ellingboe versity, and his 13-year-old prodigy, Gwenyth Aggeler, will attract audiences to Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton,

at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 20. Part of LUMC’s free Fine Arts Series, the pair will play individually and together in works ranging from Baroque to contemporary. Information: littletonumc.org or 303-794-6379. New at Lone Tree “Muscle Shoals: I’ll Take You There,” the world premiere of a musical program developed by Randal Mylar, who spent weeks in the musical Alabama region, plays Feb. 2 to 12 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075. Think: Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, The Staple Singers,

Jefferson “Thomas Jefferson and the Most Contentious Election in American History” is Jack Van Ens’ title for his 7 p.m. Jan. 24 talk at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Ens will portray Jefferson and talk about the very partisan election of 1800, which nearly tore the new nation apart. He is author of the book, “How Jefferson Made the Best of Bad Messes.” 303-795-3961.

Paul Simon, Mac Davis and more. 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Free Community Dinner First Presbyterian Church in Littleton, at 1609 Littleton Blvd., begins a series at 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 31 of Free Community Dinners on the last Tuesday of each month. Tested successfully in 2016, the dinners seek to offer cookedfrom-scratch healthy food and companionship to Littleton people. Reservations are not necessary and all ages are welcome, according to chairperson Lynda Kizer.

Improv Pam Roth O’Mara is offering improv classes at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. Wednesdays, Jan. 25 to March 1,

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‘Italian Sojourn’ is theme of two shows by chamber orchestra Arapahoe Philharmonic Sinfonietta coming to Littleton, Highlands Ranch BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Arapahoe Philharmonic Sinfonietta, a chamber orchestra comprised of members of the full orchestra, will perform two concerts that take the audience on an “Italian Sojurn” with music by Mozart and Mendelssohn. On Friday, Jan. 27, the group will play at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village,

and on Jan. 28 the 7:30 p.m. concert will be at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Both concerts will be preceded by a 6:45 p.m. lecture by maestro Devin Patrick Hughes and both will feature Concertmaster Tracy LaGuardia and Principal Violist Heidi Snyder in the opening work, Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K. 364.” This is an Snyder early masterpiece which combines elements of symphony and concerto. The orchestra will also perform Felix

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TAKING STOCK OF THE ECONOMY

Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the business research division and senior associate dean for academic programs at the University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds School of Business, offers insight on the 2017 economic outlook for Colorado. Wobbekind spoke during the Economic Forecast Breakfast put on by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 13 that drew hundreds of area business and community leaders to the Hyatt Regency DTC in Denver. Wobbekind said he expects to see increased job growth in Colorado this year. He also said not enough single-family, detached homes are being built to keep up with the state’s growing population.

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Higher-education campus finds location in Castle Rock STAFF REPORT

A new collaborative education venture among Colorado State University, Arapahoe Community College and the Douglas County School District has found a home. Arapahoe Community College has accepted an investment of $3 million from the Town of Castle Rock in infrastructure reimbursement to construct a collaboration campus, according to a Jan. 10 news release. ACC will build a $40 million campus on a 14-acre site in The Meadows community, the release states. The two-phase project will consist of two buildings of 54,000 square feet each, with an estimated opening of phase one in the fall of 2019. “This addition to Castle Rock will offer residents, from high school through career professionals and retirees, options for higher and continuing education, with involvement from businesses and our community,” Mayor Jennifer Green said. The campus will be on private property,

currently vacant and designated for development, north of Castle Rock Adventist Hospital and east of Meadows Boulevard. The collaboration aims to create an educational environment that will provide local high school students with a chance for concurrent enrollment for college credit, as well as further higher education for adults. Initial educational offerings will be in the areas of business/entrepreneurship, health care, information technology/programming, general education and workforce training. ACC will provide the infrastructure by leasing space to partners CSU and the school district. “ACC is very excited to expand our presence in Castle Rock to serve the community through this very unique educational partnership,” Diana Doyle, president of ACC, said in the news release. “The collaboration campus will be a dynamic model for progressive educational delivery at all levels. We greatly appreciate the town’s commitment and look forward

A COMMUNITY HUB Leased space on the new collaboration campus to Arapahoe/Douglas Works, ConneXion Spot and 3-D Printing aims to create an interactive community hub that will engage students, citizens, businesses and community agencies. Arapahoe/Douglas Works Workforce Center is a member of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s statewide network of workforce centers, which provide

a variety of no-cost services to job seekers and businesses. ConneXion Spot is Castle Rock’s coworking community built to serve the business needs of the remote worker, independent professional and entrepreneur. The 3-D Printing Store, based in unincorporated Arapahoe County near Centennial, will provide tools and classes that will be available through ConneXion Spot.

to playing an integral role in the community’s continued development.” The $3 million from the town will assist ACC — which has campuses in Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock — with building permits and fees, and land-site improvements. Kathay Rennels, associate vice president for engagement at CSU, told Colorado Community Media in November that it is the first collaboration of its kind in the state. She said Castle Rock, with a population of about 60,000, has been targeted for the campus because of its growing population and accessi-

bility from other areas along I-25. “The collaboration campus will allow DCSD students to continue pursuing their passions – whether it is entrepreneurship, health care, information technology and more – as they move through our system and into postgraduate education,” school district Deputy Superintendent Steve Cook said in an email. “DCSD has always appreciated our strong partnership with Arapahoe Community SEE CAMPUS, P20

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College, which has afforded numerous concurrent enrollment courses to our students and families. Expanding on this partnership, and including Colorado State University, we together will provide even more opportunities for our students in the future.” Frank Gray, CEO of Castle Rock’s Economic Development Council, said the campus is likely to help the town draw new businesses. “This is big for our sustainable future as a stand-alone community,” Gray said in the news release. “This educational infrastructure is another step in our strategic plan to create a great environment and workforce pipeline for the attraction

and retention of primary employers. “We know that access to an educated workforce and ongoing training are critical to a long-term sustainable and vibrant community.” A student enrolled in the new program would have the opportunity to move directly through high school, to the community college level and eventually graduate with a degree from CSU without ever leaving Douglas County. “Attracting higher education has been a vital part of our business infrastructure plan in Castle Rock,” said Matt Call, chairman of the board for the Castle Rock EDC. “The collaboration campus is a huge win for our entire community. Quite honestly, I’m excited as a citizen with school-age kids and the opportunity to significantly bring down the cost of higher education for my kids and my neighbors.”

Developmental Pathways Holiday Outreach Sometimes Santa comes in disguise as he did for about 700 people with developmental disabilities or delays this year. For more than a decade, the local community centered board Developmental Pathways has held their much-anticipated Holiday Outreach program. Supported individuals and/or families in need are nominated to participate in this extraordinary program. The program nominees are asked to submit gift requests, and the generous supporters of Developmental Pathways fulfill those requests.

One parent had this to say about her encounter with Pathways’ undercover Santa: “Dear Donors, I wanted to express our overwhelming gratitude for all the donations to my family this Christmas. This has been such a tough year for me and my husband with my cancer diagnosis and treatments. We have tried to keep things as normal as possible for our kids. The gifts we received for Christmas were such a heartwarming blessing and brought so much joy to our kids. I look forward to paying all of your generosity forward once I recover and life gets back to normal. God bless you and your family.” Developmental Pathways would like to thank all the donors, volunteers, and employees that put on their elf hats for a few weeks so that hundreds of families could feel the warmth of the Christmas spirit. Thank you to… Developmental Pathways Staff CH2M Hill Chubb Insurance Franklin Elementary Great West Life Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP Morrisey Design Standard Insurance Technolink of the Rockies Via West El Dorado Elementary Espree Child Learning Center Coyote Creek Elementary Wildcat Mountain Elementary Bear Canyon Elementary Governors Ranch Elementary Cherry Creek Child Find Solace Health Care

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THINGS to DO THEATER

Town Hall Arts Center Presents ‘Avenue Q’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Saturday, through Feb. 4, at 2450 W Main St., Littleton. Additional shows are at 2 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, and at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and Jan. 29. Call 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or go to townhallartscenter.org/ avenue-q.

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Arapahoe Philharmonic Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Maestro Devin Patrick Hughes will speak at 6:45 p.m.

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DIY Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane. Learn a variety of DIY how-tos. All ages. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org. DIY How-To Fest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Drop in for how-to demonstrations and hands-on activities including arts and crafts and cooking. All ages. Call 303-7917323 or go to www.DCL.org. DIY @ DCL: Mini How-To Festival: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Roxborough Library, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road. Drop in and learn a variety of DIY techniques. Great for all ages. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

EVENTS

Blanket Drive for Homeless: drop off blankets from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8z Real Estate, 734 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Blankets also may be dropped off Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Sage Canyon Elementary School, 2420 Autumn Sage St., or Flagstone Elementary, 104 Lovington St.,; and from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Rhyolite Park, 1701 Crystal Valley Parkway, or Plum Creek Golf Course, 331 Players Club Drive. Contact Jim Cote at 970-8199652 or jim.cote@8z.com. The Soviet Union: The Road After Collapse: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Charter Financial Resources Memory Lane, 9335 Commerce Center St., Unit B5, Highlands Ranch. Presented by Active Minds. Call 303-468-2820 to RSVP. Ice cream and refreshments served.

this week’s TOP FIVE Art of Downsizing and Decluttering: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Learn creative ways to view your treasures and start the process of downsizing, decluttering and destressing. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org. Adolesco International Youth Exchange Coffee: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 22, at Peet’s Coffee at the Streets at SouthGlenn, 6751 S. York St., Ste. 518, Centennial. Adolesco accepts applications from children and teens from ages 9-18. Applications are due March 29. RSVP at colorado@ adolesco.org, or go to www.Facebook/Adolesco. org/events for details on other gatherings. Chamber Recital Series, “Eine Kleine Windmusik’: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at St. James Presbyterian Church, 3601 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton. Presented by the Air Force Academy Band. Go to www.usafacademyband.af.mil.

The National Parks: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Inn at Greenwood Village, 5565 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. Join Active Minds for the story of the development of the national parks system and hear some of the more notable parks and their stories. Call 303-327-7340 to RSVP. Seating is limited. Business Database Speed Dating: Meet Your Information Match: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. An interactive session for business owners to explore favorite and lesserknown online business resources available in the library and the community. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www. DCL.org. Conservation in Colorado Lecture Series: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Presented by the Audubon Society of Greater Denver, topics include “Government Accountability Office, Energy Choices and Impact on Birds” on Jan. 25; and “Audubon Rockies, Western Rivers Action Network” on Feb. 1. Proceeds support programs of the Audubon Nature Center. Go to http://www.denveraudubon.org/ events/2017-01/ Brexit: What Does the Future Hold for the UK and the European Union?: 1-2 p.m. Thursday,

Author Jack Van Ens Portrays Thomas Jefferson: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Program recounts the mudslinging election of 1800. Find out why politics, then and now, is a rough sport, full of verbal body slams and character assassinations that Jefferson experienced firsthand. Van Ens is the author of “How Jefferson Made the Best of Bad Messes.” Call 303-795-3961. Future Huskie DC Poms/Dance Clinic: 4:306:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St., Castle Rock, in the South Commons. Open to dancers ages 4-12. Parent performance to follow. Contact Britany Ederveen at beederveen@dcsdk12.org for cost and registration information.

Jan. 26, at Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock. Presented by Active Minds. Call 303-688-9498 to RSVP. Chinese New Year Kids’ Zone: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Grades 2-6. Learn to ribbon dance, write characters, cut designs and make greeting cards. Take home a special treat. No registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org. Turkey: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. Join Active Minds for a look at Turkey’s past and present-day challenges. Call 303-762-2660 to RSVP.

Birdwatching 101: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Louviers Library, 7885 Louviers Blvd. Learn to identify all manner of birds on the fly. Great for all ages. Registration required. Call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.

HEALTH

PACE Center Blood Drive: 9:3011:40 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. In the bloodmobile. Contact the Bonfils Appoint-

ment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org. How Your Body Really Works (or Doesn’t): 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Knowing how nutrients work with your body makes it easier to understand which supplements to take and why. Call 303-471-9400. St. Thomas More Parish Center Blood Drive: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7071 E. Otero Ave., Centennial. Inside St. Francis Hall. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org. Our Father Lutheran Church Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 22, at 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org. Christ Lutheran Church Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8997 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Inside the Fellowship Hall. Contact Dianne Yoss at 303-791-0803 or bonfils. org. St. Mary of Littleton Catholic Church Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. Contact Bill Wagener at 303-7988506 or bonfils.org. Enhancing Immune Health: Your Key to Wellness: 7 p.m. Monday,

Jan. 23, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Nutritionist Trisha Ackerman provides tips and solutions to building your immunity this winter. Contact Trisha@ Nutrition4supportandwellness. com. Columbine Library Blood Drive: 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Inside the bloodmobile. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org. Turmeric, the Spice of Life: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Spice up your life and your health by learning how to use turmeric in more than just curry. Call 303471-9400. Plaza Tower One Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6400 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 1400, Greenwood Village. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

Arapahoe County Administration Blood Drive: 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton. In the east hearing room. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org. Philip S. Miller Library Blood Drive: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Inside Meeting Room West. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-3632300 or bonfils.org. Crossroads Community Church Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at 9900 S. Twenty Mile Road, Parker. In the adult classroom. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.

EDUCATION

Joshua Early Childhood Center Open House: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5760 E. Otero Ave., Centennial. Preschool open enrollment for the 2017-18 school year opens Jan. 30. Joshua Early Childhood Center Combines its expanded traditional preschool, Joshua Academy, with its Joshua Early Intervention program for children with autism. Go to www. joshuaearlychildhoodcenter.org, email info@joshuaearlychildhoodcenter.org or call 720-3165234. 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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Highlands Ranch High School students to play state music convention Director calls honor ‘crown jewel accomplishment of program’ BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

James Wilson, a senior at Highlands Ranch High School, started playing the clarinet when he was in fifth grade. At the end of this month, he — along with 65 other band and orchestra students — will play at a new venue in front of hundreds of people. “I’m excited,” Wilson said. “It’s a new venue that no one in our school has performed at.” Highlands Ranch High School was chosen to perform at the Colorado Music Educators Association’s (CMEA) State Music Convention in Colorado Springs on Jan. 28. The CMEA is a statewide organization dedicated to music education. Of more than 100 groups from across the state that auditioned, only five — two middle schools and three high schools — were selected. The last time Highlands Ranch High School was picked was 10 years ago. At the end of last May, Ryan Woodworth, director of orchestras of Highlands Ranch High School, sent a compilation of works by the band and orchestra in CD form to the CMEA.

The Highlands Ranch High School Band and Orchestra will perform at the Colorado Music Educators Association’s (CMEA) State Music Convention in Colorado Springs on Jan. 28 as the select ensemble. “It’s a validation of the student’s hard work,” said Kevin Larsen, the school’s director of bands. PHOTO COURTESY VAN BUREN PHOTOGRAPHY The following month, the school was notified that its ensembles were selected to perform. Students will perform six pieces that range form four to six minutes. “This is the crown jewel accomplishment of the program,” said Woodworth, who has a background in music performance and has been teaching at Highlands Ranch High School for eight years. Kevin Larsen, the school’s director of bands, expressed similar feelings. “It’s a validation of the students’ hard work,” he said. “It’s important for students to receive validation for their hard work with something more than an A.” Larsen describes Highlands Ranch

High School’s music program as unorthodox. Even though the band and orchestra programs have separate rooms, students are able to move around and explore different instruments. “We really just want every student to be able to have the opportunity to experience what a full orchestra is,” said Larsen, who has a background in music education and has been teaching for ten years. “We want to make sure all students, regardless of ability level, get the same opportunity.” Madeline Ng, a senior, has been playing the cello for about three years. She started at the lower level of symphony orchestra, which is comprised of many instruments, and worked

her way up to chamber orchestra, a smaller group of instruments. Ng credits her success to the school’s music program. “I love being able to play with people who are so passionate about music,” she said. To prepare for the CMEA concert, students have been practicing three times a week since November. Outside of school, students average about seven to eight hours of practice per week on their own. “It’s intense,” Ng said. Though tickets for the CMEA concert are sold out, the school’s band and orchestra program has organized a special concert for the community at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 Cresthill Lane. The event is free. “For students to see their growth — to see that we are seen as one of the top programs in the state of Colorado — means a lot for our high school, for Douglas County School District, for our performing arts program,” Woodworth said. “Being able to share that with students, parents and the community at large is powerful.” The local concert is an opportunity for community members to see the works of the school’s instrumental program, which Larsen said has become a family. “The kids are fantastic to work with, they are easy to work with,” Larsen said. “They deserved to be witnessed for their hard work.”

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Highlands Ranch junior guard Tommi Olson goes in for a layup following a steal as Douglas County’s Sierra Stephen and the Falcons’ Jordan Matthews trail the play. Olson scored 22 points and Highlands Ranch forced 37 turnovers in a 90-37 Continental League victory over the Huskies on Jan. 13 at Highlands Ranch.

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Falcons pick up the pace Highlands Ranch’s defense sparks 53-point victory over Douglas County BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It took Highlands Ranch more than two minutes to score its first points in the Continental League opener

against visiting Douglas County on Jan. 13, but once the Falcons started scoring, there was little doubt about the outcome. Highlands Ranch, ranked third in the Class 5A CHSAANow.com poll with a young team with only one senior on the roster, rolled to a 90-37 victory over the Huskies after falling behind 4-0 in the first 2:04 of the game. The 53-point win improved Highland Ranch’s overall record to 12-2

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What is your favorite pre-competition meal? Subway because you can’t go wrong with a footlong. Who is your favorite professional or collegiate athlete? Russell Westbrook because of his competitiveness. Why do you participate in sports? For the love of basketball and competing.

Key moments Highlands Ranch forced turnover after turnover and ran off a 24-2 run to start the second period to grab a SEE FALCONS, P25

STANDOUT PERFORMERS

KEEPING SCORE WITH... What is your favorite movie? “Friday Night Lights” because it’s about believing in yourself and playing as a team.

while the Huskies fell to 2-11 on the season. “We’re doing pretty good right now, but we’re a young team and need to develop,” Highlands Ranch guard Tommi Olson said.

What is your favorite type of music and who is your favorite artist/ group? Hip-hop. Favorite rapper is Young Thug. Do you play video games, and if so, which one(s)? Of course, enjoy playing “Battlefield” with teammates and NBA 2K. Do you have any pre-competition superstitions or rituals? Put my left sock on before my right. What are your plans for after high school graduation? Play college basketball and get a degree.

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

Angelo Martinez, basketball, senior, Englewood: Martinez scored 22 points to go along with three assists and three steals in the Pirates’ 78-57 win over Bruce Randolph on Jan. 13. In six games this season, Martinez is averaging 26 points a game. Ty Johnson, hockey, senior, Castle View: Johnson had six points in the Sabercats’ 11-4 win over Heritage on Jan. 12, with three goals and three assists. Walker Andrew, basketball, senior, Heritage: He scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Eagles’ 79-48 win over Thornton on Jan. 10. Reagan Chiaverini, basketball, senior, Chaparral: She scored 17 points to help the Wolverines open Continental League play with a 40-21 win over Mountain Vista on Jan. 13. Tommi Olson, basketball, junior, Highlands Ranch: She scored 22 points and had several steals as the Falcons forced 37 turnovers in a 90-37 Continental League win over Douglas County on Jan. 13. STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com

Upon further review, it’s still an honor

t was awhile ago that Tom Robinson had to make quick, steadfast decisions while coaching the Regis Jesuit boys basketball team. Robinson was OVERTIME tasked with making more astute decisions as the replay official at the NCAA national championship football game between Clemson and Alabama on Jan. 9 “What a special honor it was,” said Jim Benton Robinson after he was selected as the Big 12 Conference replay official to work the game. “It was a responsibility for a game of that magnitude. During the game it wasn’t on my mind that I was holding the attention of the nation. It didn’t hit me until a little bit afterward.” Robinson, a coach and teacher at Regis for 30 years, has worked for the Colorado High School Activities Association for the past 16 years after retiring as a coach. He is currently a CHSAA associate commissioner. He’s been employed as a high school football official and an official in the Western Athletic and Mountain West conferences. 2 As a replay official at the college level, if something looks questionable, g Robinson, 71, has to stop the game to g confirm or change the call by the on- t g field officials. “If you don’t have a lot of video, you A e have to piece it together,” Robinson said. “Most of the production crew at P games knows what you need.” f There were several controversial plays that will be debated in the title P game, especially the one when Hunter Renfrow caught a 2-yard touchdown n o pass with one second remaining to give Clemson the national title. Many felt Renfrow was freed up by M an illegal pick. “There can’t be moving picks,” Rob- w inson said. “A player can’t be moving. It can be legal, but it can be illegal if a player is moving. That play was not reviewable.” Robinson, who is the director of officials for CHSAA, will retire from the organization on June 30 but plans to keep on being a replay official for college football games.

Back to the basics Jared Yannacito was recently named the new head football coach at Golden High School and has a plan to rejuvenate the program. Yannacito takes over a program that has averaged two wins over the past seven seasons, going 14-56 since the Demons’ last winning campaign in SEE BENTON, P25

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Valor loses tough basketball clash Eagles mount challenge but lose boys hoops game to D’Evelyn

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D’Evelyn invaded the Valor Christian gym on Jan. 11 to battle the Eagles for first place in the Jefferson County Class 4A boys basketball league. Valor overcame a slow start and at one point held a narrow lead, but D’Evelyn put on a late scoring run and won, 70-60. “The outcome of the game wasn’t what we wanted it to be,” Valor coach Troy Pachner said after the game. “They came out and outplayed us, particularly early in the game. They built a good size lead but our guys rallied, had a great third quarter and led for a while. But D’Evelyn hit key outside shots and got the win.” Key moments It was a game matching two talented teams. Valor, ranked No. 1 in the state, came into the game with a record of 8-3 overall and 2-0 in league while D’Evelyn’s record was 8-2 overall and 2-0 in league. After the tipoff, the Jaguars pushed the pace and built a 20-6 lead by the end of the first period. But Valor picked up the pace in the second quarter as they mounted a stingy defense that forced turnovers and pushed a fast-paced attack. The Eagles cut the Jaguars lead to 33-28 going into the third period; the Eagles tied the score 33-33 at less than two minutes into the period; and Valor took their SEE VALOR, P25

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first lead of the game at 37-35 late in the period. The entire game was a physical and tactical battle, particularly in the fourth quarter, and there were seven lead changes. The score was tied at 50-50 at the 5:27 point in the fourth quarter and again tied at 52-52. Then the Jaguars hit back-to-back threepointers to pull ahead to stay and went on to win the game, 70-60. Key players/statistics Jalen Sanders led Valor in scoring with 30 points, plus he hauled down 10 rebounds, blocked five shots and made five steals. Keisan Crosby scored nine points for the Eagles while Josh Randle and Dylan MCaffrey pulled down four rebounds each

FALCONS FROM PAGE 23

40-13 lead and turn the game into a runaway. The Falcons’ aggressive defense forced Douglas County into 37 turnovers. Key players/statistics Olson, a 5-foot-6 junior, led four Highlands Ranch players in double figures with 18 points. Sophomore Kasey Neubert had 18 points, while sophomores Courtney Humbarger and Autumn Watts each finished with 15 points. Senior Sylar Backstrom scored 18 points for the Huskies and senior Sierra Stephan contributed eight points They said it “We’re progressing every day and being good teammates to each other and starting to grasp the concepts we’re trying to teach them,” Ranch coach Caryn Jarocki said. “It is starting to come out in games. They really have been buying into the system and each other.”

BENTON FROM PAGE 23

2009 when Golden went 7-3. “I have watched film and they have good athletes,” Yannacito said. “We’re going to start out by being perfect at the things that take no talent. We’re going to go back to the fundamentals. And we are going to ask for relentless effort in everything we do.” Yannacito, a 2005 graduate of Pomona, has been an assistant coach for seven seasons for the successful Panthers program. “Pomona was a great place,” Yannacito said. “I will bring the blueprint of success up to Golden.” McCaffrey, Dvorak honored Quarterback Dylan McCaffrey, who led Valor Christian to its second

They said it Pachner said D’Evelyn played a very physical game and had the range for their outside shots. “It was hard to lose but we take the fact away from this game that other teams might use the same game plan against it and we will work to counter that style of play,” he said. “We lost this game but there is a lot of season left and we still control our own destiny. We will focus on each game left on the schedule and particularly the fact we’ll see them again next month.” After the game, senior Sanders talked about what it was like on the court. “I thought D’Evelyn got off to a good start, we pushed back and fought hard in the second and the third quarter,” he said. “The fourth quarter sort of got away from us, and instead of rallying together we sort of put our heads down and didn’t respond as a team.”

Defense and forcing turnovers like the team did against Douglas County is part of the Falcons’ system. “When we play like that, it is really inspiring to us,” Jarocki said. “It gets us going, we get easier stuff on offense, more open shots and that helps. This game did do us some good because we started running the floor more, passing the ball better to each other. We’ve played some really tough games up until this point. We were ready for that and now we were ready for this too.” Douglas County coach Todd Dickson admires the Falcons’ style. “Eventually, we want to get where Highlands Ranch is,” Dickson said. “It isn’t going to happen overnight.” The lopsided victory could be beneficial for the Falcons in more than just the win column. “A game like this helps us grow mentally because we know now that we have to start off fast because any team can come out and match us,” Olson said. Going forward Highlands Ranch goes to Legend on Jan. 19 for a Continental League game while Douglas County hosts Regis Jesuit the same night.

straight Class 5A state football championship, has been named the Boys High School Athlete of the Year by the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Quarterback Justin Dvorak from Colorado School of Mines in Golden will be honored as the Male College Athlete of the Year. Dvorak is the Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the nation’s best Division II football player. The awards banquet will be held April 27 at the Denver Marriott City Center. Among the people who will be inducted into the hall of fame is former Littleton High School swimming coach Maurice “Stringy” Ervin. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@ coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.

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KUMMER FROM PAGE 11

in their bond portfolios as yields rise and share prices fall. This interest rate phenomenon spread to other sectors also, such as real estate investment trusts and anything valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. So 2016 was a very mixed bag depending on when and where you were invested. While the best performance was in domestic large company manufacturing, industrial and financial stocks, most other sectors were average at best. The valuations became very rich as stock prices were pushed higher in anticipation of better earnings going forward. In the new year, we are faced with many challenges. These include rich stock valuations, diminishing bond prices, growing debt issues in greater Europe, and currency and trade issues with Asia and Mexico. There remains hope that the economy will grow, unemployment will

remain low and interest rate hikes will be gradual enough not to disturb progress. If taxes are cut and health care expenses are reeled in, then the consumer can benefit through savings. Wages will likely rise along with some inflation. Research analysts are predicting an average year in equity returns, with lower bond prices and struggles with a very strong dollar and pressures on banks in Europe. However, sentiment is high and the momentum of positive returns has carried over despite a few down days in early January. Wise investors will watch for opportunities in sector rotation and be careful not to assume last year’s winners will repeat. For example, health care went from the worst performer last year to one of the best so far this year. Energy also switched places along with banks. Watch the elections in Italy, France, Holland and Germany. Europe is either voting for or against austerity and the survival of the EU (European Union). How the European Central Bank can support countries swimming in debt remains to be seen.

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Consumers will need patience as we wait to see how changes unfold. It will be virtually impossible to tackle all the campaign promises in the first quarter. We don’t see recession in the near term, but any surprise worldwide could easily pull back a record high stock market. The vigilant, patient investor can reap good rewards despite several underperforming and perhaps overpriced sectors. Fixed income holders will be challenged to stay positive and keep up with inflation. Creating a solid long-term plan with tactical exposure through dynamic allocation will be crucial as we navigate 2017. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 30 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

MARCH FROM PAGE 13

she feels electric when she thinks about the march. She also sees the march as a means to send a peaceful message to politicians, to the nation. “I see it as positive,” she said. “We are fighting for something rather than against something.” Rogers has a background in bookbinding and book history. She and her co-organizers, Cheetah McClellan, a teacher, and Karen Hinkel, a real estate agent, hope to see women, men and children — regardless of political affiliation — attend this weekend’s walk. “As far as a mountain region goes, we are really going to be the pillar of making sure we preserve and protect our rights,” Rogers said.

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Public Notices Public Trustees

Public Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0279

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0285

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/2/2016 11:37:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/17/2016 2:16:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: RENEE M. ARKO AND DEANE L. HANSEN Original Beneficiary: UBS MORTGAGE LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORPORATION 2007-C Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/18/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 11/28/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005113187 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $678,750.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $667,941.90

Original Grantor: DIANE ZING Original Beneficiary: AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/30/1998 Recording Date of DOT: 1/8/1999 Reception No. of DOT: 99002468 Book 1653 Page 1733 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $142,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $95,430.33

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 40, HERITAGE HILLS FILING NO. 1-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9274 E Hidden Hill Court, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at the Public Trustee's office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON Colorado Registration #: 28078 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 952-6906 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-750983-LL

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0279 First Publication: 12/29/2016 Last Publication: 1/26/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 25, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 12-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10375 Beech St, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process.

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0293 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2016 12:12:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOSHUA P WESSLER AND DESRI N WESSLER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, MONCOR, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/8/2009 Recording Date of DOT: 6/29/2009 Reception No. of DOT: 2009051071** DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $179,673.45 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. **THIS LOAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED THROUGH A LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT RECORDED 2/29/2016 AT RECEPTION NO. 2016011620 IN THE RECORDS OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, COLORADO. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 258, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 111-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 2347 Gold Dust Lane, Littleton, CO 80129 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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

Dated: 11/18/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-013293

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

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2016-0285 First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0293 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/18/2016

HOLLY RYAN Colorado Registration #: 32647 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 16-049-29628 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES o n the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0293 First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0298

Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0300

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/23/2016 3:51:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/23/2016 3:52:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: CHRISTOPHER LEE REED Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/19/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 6/22/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015042259 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $304,385.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $299,892.30

Original Grantor: DARREN A. CHAMBO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/29/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 8/3/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004080365 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $211,019.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $211,940.20

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 324, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 16-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 68A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Which has the address of: 9598 Elk Mountain Circle, Littleton, CO 80125

Which has the address of: 6281 Yale Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

First Publication: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/28/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

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

EVE GRINA Colorado Registration #: 43658 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-753632-LL

COURTNEY WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 230, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-16-752501-LL

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

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

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0298

Legal Notice No.: 2016-0300 First Publication: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

First Publication: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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7January 19, 2017 Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Unclaimed Property, Douglas County Public Trustee

To Whom It May Concern: On August 31, 2016, the real property owned by Thomas M Parisi, located at 7153 EAGLE ROCK DR., LITTLETON, CO 80125 was sold at the foreclosure sale conducted by the Douglas County Public Trustee. The sale number is 2016-0123. The amount the property sold for exceeded the total amount owed to the lender, Wells Fargo Bank, by $102,222.50. This amount is now owed to Thomas M Parisi less the cost of this publication notice. The legal description of the property is: LOT 68, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 14A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. To claim the funds, contact the Douglas County Public Trustee, 402 Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-660-7417. If the funds are not claimed by the owner entitled thereto before March 1, 2017, the funds will be transferred to the Colorado State Treasurer as part of the “Unclaimed Property Act”. Legal Notice No.: 2016-0123 First Publication: December 22, 2016 Last Publication: January 19, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0299 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/23/2016 3:51:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: PAUL LOCHRAY Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/17/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 6/27/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003095644 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $186,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $130,504.67 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 105, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 62-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 453 East Arden Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/28/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 16-012971 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0299 First Publication: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2016-0282 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/17/2016 12:08:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KURT L KERZIC Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/28/2015 Recording Date of DOT: 7/30/2015 Reception No. of DOT: 2015053651 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $1,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $993,062.37 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust.

together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 101, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-N, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 199 Morningdew Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-5609 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38-103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/17/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SCOTT TOEBBEN Colorado Registration #: 19011 216 16TH STREET SUITE 1210, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (720) 259-6714 Fax #: (720) 259-6709 Attorney File #: 16CO00512-1 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on t he Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2016-0282 First Publication: 1/12/2017 Last Publication: 2/9/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Government Legals Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2017 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2017-003 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of placement of asphalt planing and overlay, patching, pavement marking, traffic control, and sediment control at various locations throughout Douglas County.

Separate sealed bids for 2017 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2017-003 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of placement of asphalt planing and overlay, patching, pavement marking, traffic control, and sediment control at various locations throughout Douglas County.

Government Legals

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the same address.

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accept electronic bid responses.

Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 002-17, Front Range Trail Pedestrian Bridges”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

Government Legals

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

Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 930507 First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: January 19, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • Removal of Asphalt Mat (Planing) (1 1/2 Inch Thickness) – 211,526 SY • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 1,963 TONS • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (Haul and Asphalt) (Paving) (2 Inch) – 54,554 TONS • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (Haul and Asphalt) (Paving) (5 Inch) – 1,000 TONS Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice NO.: First Publication: January 12, 2017 Last Publication: January 19, 2017 Publisher: The Douglas County News Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #002-17 FRONT RANGE TRAIL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES The Department of Open Space and Natural Resources of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from prequalified bridge suppliers for the design, fabrication, and delivery of three (3) steel pedestrian bridges for the Front Range Trail. The bridges will be prefabricated, bolted, self-weathering steel beam bridges with a concrete deck in accordance with the specifications and plan details. The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses. Three (3) copies of your IFB response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 002-17, Front Range Trail Pedestrian Bridges”. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.

PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for 2017 SURFACE TREATMENT PROJECT, DOUGLAS COUNTY PROJECT NUMBER CI 2017-002 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of surface treatments in various locations throughout Douglas County.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the same address.

The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

• Removal of Pavement Marking (Striping) – 199,230 SF • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX)(75)(Haul and Asphalt)(Partial Depth)(Small Crack Patching) – 1,110 TONS • Cover Coat Material (3/8 Inch) – 591,113 SY • Cover Coat Material (Slurry) – 688,332 SY • Pavement Marking Paint (Waterborne) – 1,861 Gal Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 930510 First Publication: January 19, 2017 Last Publication: January 26, 2017 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

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First Publication: 1/19/2017 Last Publication: 2/16/2017 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Dated: 11/28/2016 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 101, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 118-N, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 199 Morningdew Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-5609 NOTICE OF SALE

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

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

NICHOLAS H. SANTARELLI Colorado Registration #: 46592 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

• Removal of Asphalt Mat (Planing) (1 1/2 Inch Thickness) – 211,526 SY • Aggregate Base Course (Class 6) – 1,963 TONS • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (Haul and Asphalt) (Paving) (2 Inch) – 54,554 TONS • Hot Mix Asphalt (Grading SX) (75) (Haul and Asphalt) (Paving) (5 Inch) – 1,000 TONS

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Requirements: Volunteers are needed from Jan. 28 to April 17. No accounting background necessary; DABC trains all volunteers through an IRS-approved certification. Volunteers can choose their schedule and time commitment. Contact: Marissa Stanger, volunteer coordinator, at 303-388-7030 or marissa@ denverabc.org; go to www.denverabc.org. Front Range BEST Hosts free robotics competitions for middle and high school students Need: Volunteer judges for competions. Contact: Tami Kirkland, 720-323-6827 or Tami.Kirkland@FrontRangeBEST.org

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