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for sledding BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

fter school and on weekends, you’ll find adults and kids bundled in snow gear scattered along a hill next to Southridge Recreation Center. The snow-packed slope, with mini bumps and jumps, has become a popular sledding destination in Highlands Ranch. The afternoon of Jan. 29, a day after the area got hit with more than 4 inches of snow, a small group assembled at the hill and took turns flying down on sleds. If you go, be safe — the hill is steeper than it looks.

Jordan Hicks and his 4-year-old daughter London test out what’s become a popular sledding hill at Paintbrush Park, southeast of Southridge Recreation Center. The duo braved the terrain on a sunny afternoon on Jan. 29, a day after the Denver metro area got a blanket of snow. PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND

Seth Austin, 10, is all smiles as he sleds down a hill at Paintbrush Park, next to Southridge Recreation Center, on Jan. 29. Austin and his family moved to Highlands Ranch from Atlanta last summer, so the sledding experience was one of his first.

New library kits aid those with memory-related issues STAFF REPORT

Douglas County Libraries has added memory-care kits to its collection of nontraditional items that library cardholders can check out. The self-contained kits include books, DVDs, puzzles, games and more to engage individuals with memory-related issues and their caregivers. Memory care is an important issue across the country. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, “Millions of Americans have Alzheimer’s or other dementias. As the size and proportion of

the U.S. population age 65 and older continue to increase, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will grow. This number will escalate rapidly in coming years, as the population of Americans age 65 and older is projected to grow from 53 million in 2018 to 88 million by 2050.” In Douglas County specifically, 11.1 percent of the population, or 38,469 residents, is age 65 or older. (Source: DemographicsNOW database, Mature Market comparison report 2018A, as of Jan. 31, 2019). “The memory care kits are designed to trigger special memories of life experiences and encourage

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positive interactions between those affected by memory issues and their caregivers,” Douglas County Libraries’ Operations Director Sheila Kerber said in a news release. The kits include an assortment of books, DVDs, books on CD and hands-on activities such as puzzles and games that can help spark conversations and make reminiscing fun, despite any age or generational gaps that might otherwise make communication difficult between caregivers and those with memory issues. Books for caregivers are also included in the kits. Each memory-care kit is self-

contained within a sturdy canvas bag and can be checked out for three weeks at a time. The kits are a free resource available through the library’s holds service. For more information, visit DCL. org or call 303-791-7323.

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Business organizations celebrate merger at luncheon Football celeb Dave Logan talks about life on, off field BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The theme of the Feb. 1 luncheon was “Better Together.” Hundreds of small and large business owners, young professionals and elected officials from northwest Douglas County, seated around tables in the ballroom of the Denver Marriott at Park Meadows, embodied just that. The luncheon marked the first time two of the county’s largest business organizations met as one. In mid-January, the Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Northwest Douglas County — previously the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce — announced they would be joining forces. Formed in 2011, the Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corporation promotes infrastructure improvements and public policy and markets the region as a premier place to locate or expand a business, its website says. Since its inception in 2000, the chamber has grown to 275 business memberships, representing more than 17,000 employees from Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree. The chamber offers network-

Dave Logan, former NFL star who played for the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos, talks about teamwork and accountability at the Chamber of Northwest Douglas County Annual Luncheon. The Feb. 1 event took place at Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows. ALEX DEWIND ing events, educational programs and resources to help businesses succeed. The two organizations will continue to operate with separate branding, memberships and programs, but will now operate as one administrative office. The Northwest Douglas County EDC Board of Directors will be the governing body for overall policy and management. Representatives from the chamber will serve on the board.

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said of the merger. “I think part of what makes us successful is when we learn to share our toys in the same sandbox.” The luncheon featured an award ceremony. Each year, chamber members vote for best businesses in a number of categories. Winners are recognized with a glass plaque. The winners are: • Small/home ofﬁce of the year: Stonebridge Financial Solutions, financial planner in Lone Tree. • Small business of the year: Blue Olive Properties, property management company in Highlands Ranch. • Medium-size business of the year: Mountain Storm Insurance, auto insurance agency in Highlands Ranch. • Large business of the year: Pro Disposal, garbage collection service that serves Highlands Ranch. • Franchise of the year: Best Option Restoration (B.O.R.), water damage restoration service in Highlands Ranch. • Nonproﬁt of the year: James Resource Network, provider of services, resources and attainable housing for single-parent families in the Denver metro area. • People’s choice: a tie between Christian Brothers Automotive, auto repair shop in Highlands Ranch, and Rock Bottom Brewery, a restaurant in pub in Highlands Ranch. • Ambassador of the year: Michelle Colaizzi, an Allstate Insurance agent since 1986.

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Community on track to get new fire station South Metro Fire Rescue announces early plans for third facility in Highlands Ranch BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Plans for the third fire station in Highlands Ranch are underway. Station 20 would sit on a plot of land north of Mountain Vista High School, off Wildcat Reserve Parkway and Summit View Parkway. The site — one of 10 considered — is 640 feet from the closest neighbor, near a signalized intersection and in close proximity to water infrastructure, including a tank and pump, South Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Vince Turner said at a Jan. 30 Highlands Ranch Metro District board meeting. “There were a lot of factors that went into why this site meets our needs,” Turner said. “Mostly it’s operational.” Construction of the station is made possible by the unification of the Highlands Ranch Metro District and South Metro Fire Rescue, which took effect Jan. 1. For 37 years, Highlands Ranch

to Turner. contracted fire services from the At opening, the station is exCity of Littleton through Littleton pected to house four firefighters Fire Rescue, in partnership with and one fire engine. South Metro the Littleton Fire Protection Disexpects the statrict. tion to respond Citing into between 600 creasing costs and 1,000 calls and a desire in the first year for improved — or about two service and to three a day. financial susSouth Metro’s tainability, the 30th fire stametro district tion, Station 20 considered will benefit the joining forces overall system with South by reducing Metro Fire response times, Rescue. In a Turner said. special election Station 20 will last May, voters be in close approved the proximity to merger. Mike Dell’Orfano, the BackcounThe election outcome South Metro Fire Rescue try Wilderness Area — 8,200 means Highassistant chief acres of open lands Ranch is space bordering now in South the southern Metro’s service edge of Higharea, which lands Ranch — which typically covers 179 square miles in Dougexperiences brush fires in the hot las and Arapahoe counties. The summer months. unification makes South Metro “This station will help to reduce the second largest fire and rescue the amount of time it takes for the provider in Colorado. first engine to get on scene of an If all goes as planned, construcemergency,” South Metro Assistion of Station 20 is expected to tant Chief Mike Dell’Orfano said. begin this June or July and be complete in early 2020, according T:9.6”“This adds one more piece to the

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puzzle.” South Metro will use capital funds to pay for the project. The total cost has not been determined, but Turner said similar fire stations can cost anywhere from $3 million to $8 million. South Metro is working with OZ Architecture, a Denver-based firm with 14 years of fire station design under its belt. Early plans call for an 8,100-square-foot building with seven bedrooms, a dayroom, fitness area, kitchen, offices and basement to store wildland gear. “We try to make the station very livable — make it feel like a home away from home for firefighters,” Eric Becker, an associate of OZ Architecture, said at the Jan. 29 meeting. The next step is a community input process. An open house for the public is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the library of Mountain Vista High School, 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge. South Metro will then move to the design development phase and submit plans to Douglas County for a building permit. “This is a direct result of the merger,” Dell’Orfano said of Station 20. “By bringing together the community and resources, we are able to add this station and provide the best service possible to the area.”

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DADS and DAUGHTERS bond at ball BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Dad-daughter duos, dressed in crisp suits and glamorous gowns, flooded into the Highlands Ranch Mansion the evening of Feb. 1 for the annual Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball. Hosted by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, the memorable evening featured photo ops, carriage rides, crafts and dancing. It was the first of three sessions over the weekend, all of which quickly sold out. About 225 dads and daughters of all ages made an appearance. HRCA’s Amanda Arnce, who plans the event, sees similar faces year after year. “It is such a tradition for these families to have these girls come from a young age all the way until they are in high school,” Arnce said. “It creates a bond with the fathers.”

Dads and daughters show off their dance moves at HRCA’s Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

Philip Tan and his daughter Hope share a special moment at HRCA’s Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball at the Highlands Ranch Mansion on Feb. 1. More than 200 father-daughter duos attended the event, which featured dancing, photo ops and sleigh rides. PHOTOS BY ALEX DEWIND

Dads and daughters take over the Highlands Ranch Mansion on Feb. 1 for HRCA’s Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball. The event’s three sessions over the weekend sell out every year. Chris Kelly, left, and his 2-year-old daughter Kenley pose beside Jeff McKnight and his 3-yearold daughter Avery at HRCA’s Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball on Feb. 1.

Eric Lance and his daughter Brynley share a dance at HRCA’s Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball on Feb.1 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

Resident to host free Pilates workshop Instructor and physical therapist will co-teach at gathering in home BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Trying Pilates for the first time can be just about as confusing as its name. That’s why instructor Kelly Pointer, in partnership with local physical therapist Dr. Christopher Robl, are hosting a free workshop in mid-February. “It’s a mindful exercise,” said Pointer, standing in a low-lit, comfortable studio, lined with long black mats and clean equipment, in the basement of her Highlands Ranch home. “Pilates is kind of like poetry in motion.” German physical trainer Joseph Pilates developed the workout in the early 20th century. He referred to his method — which involves small, precise movements that target the core — as “Contrology.” The trendy workout gained popularity in the U.S. in the early 2000s. Pointer, a Chicago native and longtime athlete, always knew she would enjoy Pilates. And when her friend, an instructor, asked her to try a class, she

Kelly Pointer, a certified classical Pilates instructor, teaches a private class at her inhome studio in Highlands Ranch. On Feb. 13, Pointer and a local physical therapist will host a free workshop. COURTESY PHOTO fell in love. In 2013, Pointer completed her certification in classical Pilates. The course required more than 1,000 hours of practice, she said. In 2015, she opened her in-home studio, CorePoint Pilates, where she teaches group classes, private classes and semi-pri-

vate classes. Her schedule and pricing is available at corepointpilates.com. “I love helping people feel better and learn about proper balance and movement,” said Pointer, an upbeat mom of two. “You can take what you learn in Pilates and apply it to other parts of your life.”

Since starting Pilates, many of her clients have seen improvement in their overall physical health. They find it easier to garden, cycle, ski, run, even sit. The benefits of the workout are far-reaching, health organizations say. According to a Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise study, women who completed 36 weeks of Pilates training strengthened their abs by an average of 21 percent. Not to worry — men are more than welcome at Pointer’s classes. With a focus on breathing, Pilates increases lung capacity. It strengthens the spine, improves posture and balance, and helps with bone density, Pointer said. Pointer will further explain the history and benefits of Pilates, and demonstrate some poses, at the free, one-hour workshop from 7-8 p.m. on Feb. 13 at her studio. Dr. Christopher Robl, from the Physio Room, will touch on how Pilates and physical therapy can act as complementary forms of exercise for people looking to improve strength and flexibility. To register for the workshop, visit https://bit.ly/2BbZUPs. Space is limited, but if the workshop is a success, Pointer foresees another one taking place in the future.

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February 7, 2019

Legislator no longer plans bill this year to split judicial district Arapahoe County estimates transition cost of at least $3 million for new district BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Following the largest gathering to date of people involved in plans to potentially split up the 18th Judicial District, State Rep. Mike Weissman, D-Aurora, closed a Jan. 30 stakeholder meeting with the revelation he no longer plans to sponsor legislation in 2019 that would create a 23rd Judicial District. Representatives from Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties, among other sectors of what is currently the 18th Judicial District, met Jan. 30 to discuss issues involved in creating Colorado’s newest judicial district in decades. Lincoln County commissioners were not able to attend because of their regularly scheduled commissioners’ meeting that afternoon. “At this point, I don’t believe that I’m going to be introducing a bill,” Weissman told Colorado Community Media of the 2019 legislative session. He ended the stakeholder meeting by telling attendees “it’s feeling to me like this is too rushed.” Weissman led the gathering and

in his opening remarks repeated his earlier stance on considering a bill, saying “if we’re going to do this, we’re going to do it carefully and we’re going to do it right.” The 18th Judicial District comprises Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. Weissman was looking into a bill that would make Arapahoe County its own judicial district and place Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties into another. While some officials said now is an opportune time to pursue breaking up the district, Arapahoe County Commissioners at the Jan. 30 meeting said the issue is too complex to push through quickly and urged stakeholders to take their time in considering the matter. A bill has not been drafted and wasn’t expected to be introduced for at least a couple weeks, if at all in the 2019 legislative session. An analysis from the Secretary of State’s office found if a bill isn’t passed in the 2019 session, a new district attorney for a 23rd Judicial District might not be elected until 2024. Douglas County began researching the issue in August and produced a financial report that shows the county pays for 33 percent of the district’s costs but receives 20 percent of resources. The 18th Judicial District is the state’s most populous. Weissman said its population has grown by more

than 550 percent since 1970. Douglas County’s report also noted the disbursement of serious crime in the district. Most felonies are in Arapahoe County, meaning more prosecutors and manpower are allocated there. “There might not be a better time than now,” said Douglas County Attorney Lance Ingalls. “Why is four years from now substantially better?” The process for creating a new judicial district is laid out by the state Constitution and requires a bill pass with a two-thirds supermajority vote. Arapahoe County Commissioners Nancy Sharpe, Kathleen Conti and Nancy Jackson said they weren’t in opposition to the proposal but raised red flags about pushing it in 2019. Sharpe said Arapahoe County was open to discussing the concerns voiced by Douglas County in its report. Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas has said based on the county’s report, it’s clear Douglas is not receiving a fair amount of resources from the judicial district in comparison to its contribution to the budget. Conti suggested re-examining how counties’ contributions to the district’s budget, now based on population, are calculated, and how resources are allocated. “If that could be a simplistic solution to the problem, we would be extremely open to that,” she said. Arnold Hanuman, deputy director

of the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, said the CDAC supports the concept of splitting the 18th Judicial District for numerous reasons but if it were to pursue a new formula for allocating resources and costs, the “CDCA as a whole may have to go back and look at our position, because that would affect other districts.” Conti also said waiting to elect a new district attorney until 2024 could provide an adequate study period for setting up a new district. All three commissioners said the cost of transitioning the 18th Judicial District from one to two districts could be cumbersome. “The back of the napkin estimate right now is $3 million,” Conti said. Weissman said he considered sponsoring the bill in 2019 after learning other officials in the district were also interested in breaking the 18th up. The idea has been discussed at various points in past years, according to attendees at the stakeholder meeting, but gained traction after Weissman and three other legislators showed interest in sponsoring a bill. It remains unclear what the bill’s future may be, whether other legislators would consider introducing it and if so when. For now, dividing the 18th Judicial District remains an idea. “I think one of the biggest concerns is not whether to go forward,” Jackson said, “it is sort of how and at what speed.”

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Democratic majority pushes Legislature to left Party in power highlights sex education, conversion therapy, Electoral College

bills proposed by Republicans were promptly defeated. With a majority in both houses of the Legislature and control in the governor’s office, Democrats appear to have few hurdles to enacting their agenda. The 2019 regular session — the part of the year when legislators pass bills — began Jan. 4 and will run roughly four months. Here’s what’s caught attention so far.

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The blue wave crashed months ago in Colorado’s midterm elections, but the tide is still high at the Capitol, where Democrats wasted no time in taking up liberal causes in the first month of this year’s session. Democrats aim to push against abstinence-only sex education, while requiring that participating students learn about LGBTQ relationships. They’ve also moved to outlaw conversion therapy — the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation — and

to stand in solidarity with other Democrat-leaning states in an effort to effectively do away with the Electoral College. That current system gives voters in less populated states more weight in presidential elections than they otherwise would have. Meanwhile, three gun-related

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appears to have put out a news release on the proposal. House Bill 19-1129 was introduced Jan. 24 and is set to be heard in committee Feb. 13. Sex ed bill not a mandate Among the most discussed bills so far is one to discourage abstinenceonly sex education, which heard discussion and public comment on Jan. 30 that turned contentious. “There is no LGBTQ agenda, as some attempted to argue today,” said state Rep. Brianna Titone, DArvada, in a news release. “This bill simply creates a discussion about what is safe, comprehensive sexual education.” The bill would not require schools to teach sex education — Colorado doesn’t have a mandate — but if a school does teach it, it must include topics including birth control and pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease prevention, consent, and abstinence, said state House Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder, on Twitter. Schools could not exclude “relational or sexual experiences” of LGBT individuals, if they did choose to teach sex education, according to the Legislature’s website. The proposal also bars shame-based language, gender norms or gender stereotypes. SEE CAPITOL, P11

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RTD partners with Uber for trip planning Denver riders can find transit routes, times in app STAFF REPORT

A partnership announced Jan. 31 between the Regional Transportation District and the mobility platform Uber allows Denver riders to see and consider transit routes presented in the Uber app. Establishing partnerships with providers such as Uber enables the transit agency to best meet the needs, demands and expectations of a growing population at a time when the industry is in a state of change, Dave Genova, RTD CEO and general manager, said in a news release. “Our customers want their trips to be as seamless as possible, and a collaboration like this one allows them to plan for travel from end to end, including additional first mile and last mile options,” Genova said in the release. “RTD is pleased to work with Uber as we present riders with additional, complementary options to most efficiently reach their

destination.” To access transit information within the app, riders enter a destination and select the “transit” option to see available transit routes, real-time schedules, and walking directions to and from transit stations. “This is Uber’s first in-app integration with public transit, and we’re excited it’s happening in Denver, thanks to our partnership with RTD,” David Reich, Uber’s head of transit, said in the release. “Uber shares many of the same goals as the cities we serve, and our team is committed to addressing the same challenges: reducing individual car ownership, expanding transportation access with more options and working with transit agencies to innovate.” Trip planning is the first of two notable transit-related features being added to the Uber app. Soon, Denver riders will be able to purchase and use RTD tickets through the app. RTD and Uber will share details about that feature as they are solidified. Learn more at www.rtd-denver. com/uber.shtml.

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Colorado teens celebrate diversity at conference In the wake of political and social tension, teens come together for respect, tolerance and unity BY SHANNA FORTIER SFORTIER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When Teah Selkin, 18, started at Cherry Creek High as a freshman, she only knew one thing about the school — the common stereotype that Cherry Creek High School is a school for rich, white kids. As a Samoan and a first-generation American with a single mother, she didn’t fit the mold. She thought that in order to fit in, she would have to make a fake persona. But by the end of her sophomore year, she had forced herself to get more involved and realized the school in Greenwood Village was anything but homogeneous. That year, she found the Cherry Creek Diversity conference, an event designed for students to strategize on how to create a safe and welcoming learning environment across the state’s high schools and communities. “This conference has helped me realize that in this world, there are voices that will try to tell us that certain people, certain identities don’t belong. That they aren’t valued,” Selkin said at the 26th annual Cherry Creek Diversity Conference held Feb. 2. “But we are responsible for combating these false narratives.” Selkin co-chaired this year’s event with Highlands Ranch student Zoe Siegal, 16. Siegal said before joining the conference she had a difficult time expressing herself and showcasing her uniqueness. “I used to live life feeling like I could only be myself in certain places,” she said. “I felt like I could only be Jewish at temple or only Chinese

Teah Selkin and Zoe Siegel acted as conference co-chairs for the student-run diversity conference. SHANNA FORTIER at home.” More than 1,000 teenagers from 105 Colorado high schools and youth organizations throughout the state attended this year’s event, which was hosted by the Cherry Creek School District; organized by Youth Celebrate Diversity, a Denver-based nonprofit organization; and underwritten with a donation by RBC Wealth Management. While most people associate the word “diversity” with ethnicity or race, the conference deals a wide range of topics, including cliques, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental challenges, multicultural art and music, socioeconomic concerns and teenage social problems. “This unique event provides students with an open forum to discuss the social issues affecting them in their daily lives,” said Caleb Munro, executive director of Youth Celebrate Diversity. “The event fills a gap left by standardized high school education

that often avoids controversial topics, leaving teens to figure these issues out on their own. We believe that through communication, collaboration and positive support, school environments can improve so that everyone is able to achieve, academically.” The conference started in 1994 under the leadership of Janet Sammons, now chair of the board of directors for Youth Celebrate Diversity, when 18 schools gathered. Now the conference has grown into the largest diversity event for teenagers in Colorado. Marcus McDavid, assistant principal at Cherry Creek High, was a member of the first diversity council. He addressed students at this year’s conference telling them, “your voice matters — and my hope is that you walk away from today knowing that what you do matters.” Throughout the day, student and adult participants broke out into discussion groups and workshops to address respect and diversity issues in their schools. Among the 42

workshops offered were “Left versus Right: Politics and Diversity,” focusing on providing students with skills and strategies for respectfully engaging others in political dialogue across difference. Additional breakouts focused on religious diversity; sustaining youth activism; understanding immigrants and immigration; and youth homelessness. Dakota Ridge High senior Jasmine Davis said last year was a hard year for her, but when she came to the conference, it was the first time she ever felt like she was accepted, loved and understood. This year, Davis was part of the student-run planning committee for the event and performed a spoken word piece titled, “In this body.” “I got tired of people telling me that everything was wrong because of my identity — all my identities,” Davis said, explaining that as a bisexual, biracial woman, she is a triple minority. “I wanted to say how angry I get every time there’s backlash about me fighting about my identities, my equality… Every time I experience this I just want to tell them we’re all equal; we’re all beautiful; we’re all fighting for the same thing. The message is supposed to be empowerment — taking yourself from the victim to the person who fights.” This is the first year the conference was planned solely by students. Another first for the conference was to have a keynote speaker who is transgender. “It’s a huge thing,” Selkin said. “We thought that there wasn’t a lot of representation in the transgender community especially in our schools.” The keynote speech was delivered by Paula Stone Williams, a transgender pastor and internationally known speaker on gender equity and LGBTQ advocacy. SEE DIVERSITY, P19

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Dropping out of college The state Senate passed a bill to have Colorado award its presidential electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote. Democratic Sen. Mike Foote’s bill would have Colorado join 11 states and the District of Columbia in what’s called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. It would effectively replace the Electoral College, in which 270 out of 538 electoral votes are needed to win the presidency. Proponents say it would go into effect once enough states with 270 votes enter the pact. States have electoral votes equal to their number of House representatives — which depend on population — and senators. In presidential elections, generally, the winner of the popular vote in each state earns the electoral votes of those states under the current system.

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Gun bills thrown out House Democrats on a committee have rejected three bills favored by gun-rights activists. One, sponsored by House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock, would have allowed concealedcarry permit holders to bring guns on school grounds. Neville argued the measure could better protect students from threats. A bill by GOP Reps. Lori Saine and Stephen Humphrey would have repealed ammunition magazine limits. Lawmakers in 2013 limited magazines to 15 rounds after the 2012 Aurora theater shooting. A bill by GOP Rep. Shane Sandridge would have increased legal protections for business owners and employees who use deadly force against intruders they fear could harm them. Colorado law extends similar protections to residents of a home. The State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee rejected the bills on party-line votes. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Current law already requires sex education to be “comprehensive,” but the proposal adds consent and sexual orientation to the required topics, House Democrats said in the release. The bill also would give $1 million to an existing grant program for teaching sex education, and rural schools and public schools that don’t have resources to offer sex education would be prioritized for the funding, the release said. The Elbert County Republican Party said numerous bills are concerning this session, but “none more profound” than the proposal. “It forbids teachers to endorse ‘religious or sectarian’ views,” the party wrote in a newsletter. “It’s not fair to criticize and prohibit one ideology and then replace it with another ideology.” House Bill 19-1032 moved forward to the House Appropriations Committee after the hearing Jan. 30.

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Colorado has nine electoral votes. Compact members, as a group, currently have 172 votes. Several presidents, most recently Donald Trump in 2016, were elected with an Electoral College majority despite losing the popular vote. State Senate Republicans, in a news release, said the bill “disenfranchises” Colorado voters and would allow “tyranny” of large metropolitan cities. Foote said in a release that the bill “is about making sure ‘one person, one vote’ becomes the law of the land … no matter where that voter happens to live.” “This really is a victory for those who believe that every vote should be counted equally,” Foote said in the release. The bill passed on party lines Jan. 29 and proceeds to the House.

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‘Knock-knock.’ ‘Who’s there?’ ‘A dissection of types of humor.’ QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

ay “Knock-knock.” “Who’s there?” I’ll get to that. If someone were to ask you if you have a sense of humor, would you be able to give an objective answer? Everyone thinks they have a sense of humor, but they don’t. The ability to amuse someone else, however, is a rare and wonderful thing. I was never the class clown. I could never do stand-up. I have never been to a comedy club. I

avoid situation comedies, and 40-year-old virgin jokes. Humor comes in many forms. Think about it: There’s anecdotal, blue, droll, dry, epigrammatic, farcical, hyperbolic, physical, slapstick and sophomoric for starters. Some humor is clever, and some humor is crude. I prefer clever. Crude humor — locker room humor — did the trick when I was 8 or 9, because I’d hear words I wasn’t supposed to use. By now, there aren’t many

words or word combinations I haven’t heard. Over and over. George Carlin’s “dirty” words have become commonplace. When that happens, their ability to cause a reaction is greatly reduced. Recently I was asked to talk about my sense of humor in front of a roomful of strangers, all men. Did it make a difference that it wasn’t a coed audience? No. I am not interested in gender humor, although that’s

hot right now. It’s always fun and funny to put down the opposite sex. Or is it? Apparently, because it fills comedy clubs. I haven’t watched what are called “sitcoms” since I was in high school. Some, granted, have their moments. But almost all of them are formulaic, contrived and manipulative, and purport that there’s a joke in every third comment. SEE SMITH, P16

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A LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Valid concerns The Highlands Ranch Senior Center is a facility that is long overdue in our community. The location on a 2.02-acre parcel at the corner of Dorchester and Ridgeline is an ideal one — but only if it includes careful planning for entry, traffic and parking for the population it wants to serve and for the residential area adjacent to the site. It should not include the additional four stories that Shea Properties will own and operate as 150 affordable senior apartments. Every community member who spoke at the Jan. 28 Metro Board meeting voiced opposition to the current plan for parking and/or structural reasons, seniors included. The increased traffic and parking needs would be significant in an area

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where parking problems already exist and where no authority currently monitors or enforces county parking rules. A five-story structure will tower over the two-story buildings in this commercial center and be 20 feet from the front doors of town homes on Dorchester and Ridgeline. Shea Properties approached the board with their idea to build and provide the space for a much-desired senior center. Shea has already obtained approval for bonds from the Douglas County Planning Commission pending Shea’s submission of a completed application by the end of 2019. SEE LETTERS, P16

lthough I do not spend a whole lot of time watching television, occasionally I will come across a segment of a show where there is a singing, dancing, baking, WINNING cooking or other WORDS type of show where there are amateurs competing for the winning prize. Sometimes it’s a small prize and more about the bragging rights, and sometimes it Michael Norton could be a large enough prize to be life-changing for someone. Not just monetarily in the moment of the win, but it could launch a winning amateur into a whole new professional career. There truly are amazing amateurs who have blessed us with their talent and who have possibilities of even greater opportunities in this life, and I am grateful whenever I have a chance to witness such amazing feats. And it really doesn’t matter if we are talking about the young or the old or anyone in between. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about huge productions with massive audiences or small or even local

productions. The talent levels we are seeing are truly phenomenal. Now whether they move on to become a professional in whatever skill or talent that they have and display or they always remain an amateur, that is not the point I want to make. The point is that somewhere along the way, there was someone in their life, there is someone in their life that lifts them up, encourages them, coaches them, and gives them hope. When you watch a child produce a decorated cake, baked with such precision and beauty that it could easily be sold at some of the finest bakeries in the world or sold at some of the finest restaurants in the world, it is an incredible thing to see. We could have our back turned or otherwise preoccupied yet hear on the television a voice that is worthy of being a recording star and professional musician and it is unbelievable. Sometimes we see clips or videos shared on social media with millions of people viewing this amateur talent. As I listen to the interviews or watch the pre-story about the amateur performing, it is never lost on me the amount of time, dedication, practice, and support that they put in and receive.

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Reading has profound, positive health benefits

any readers prefer reading books printed on paper. We like the smell of the book, the feel of the weight of the book, and the shhh sound as we run our fingers across the pages. We feel LIVING AND engaged in life as we read. Now, there are AGING WELL Tiffany Curtin studies that show that reading books is keeping us alive longer. The act of reading books may prolong not only our memory and help keep us mentally sharp, but it also may lead to a longer life. A study published in the Journal of Social Science & Medicine in September 2016 found astonishing results. Reading books for 30 minutes per day or more has been shown to prolong life on average by 23 additional months. Reading books for up to 30 minutes per day also had some positive correlations to longevity as compared to non-book readers and non-readers. Solely reading newspaper articles and magazines did

not show the same results as reading books. This is likely because reading books provides cognitive challenges and greater engagement with characters’ lives over a longer period than reading articles does. Many of us may think of reading as a solitary activity. In many ways, it is. Reading is also an activity that helps us develop our empathy and get to know countless characters intimately through both fiction and nonfiction. Anyone who enjoys reading has laughed, cried, and even become angry at the characters in our favorite books. Many of us look for series that bring back the same characters who become like friends. This is how books help us develop empathy and understand our fellow human beings with different life experiences. This keeps our brains active, engaged, and challenged with critical thinking skills. There is also a good deal of current research that correlates social interaction to longevity. Reading may be a

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part of that. The act of reading, both non-fiction as well as fiction, opens up our minds and helps us empathize with our changing world and those around us. A shared reading experience, such as joining or starting a book club or simply discussing our favorite books, allows us the common ground of a shared reading experience and the opportunity to talk, laugh, and cry together. If you are just getting started with reading more, ask your friends, family or a librarian for some recommendations to find the right book for you. Most book lovers have experienced starting a book that may not have been right for them, in which case they set that one aside after giving it a chance and try another one. The study that is the basis of this article was limited to books printed on paper and suggests that additional research is needed for audio books and eBooks. However, if eBooks are easier because they allow you to adjust the

font and background color to your liking, among other features, download the books on your device! What is most important is the act of reading and mentally engaging with the story. Tiffany Curtin is the Adult Literacy Specialist for Douglas County Libraries. For additional information, please contact tcurtin@dclibraries.org. To learn more, please attend the upcoming presentation and interactive discussion as noted below. This column is hosted by the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County. Please join us for our next meeting on March 7, 2019 at Pine Grove Crossing, 19160 Cottonwood Drive, Parker. Our presentation and community conversation will begin at 10:15 a.m. Shannon Basher, Douglas County Librarian, will be guest speaker and will be presenting The Health Benefits of Reading. She will reveal the results of recent studies showing numerous health benefits of reading. For more information, go to MyDougCoSeniorLife.com, email DCSeniorLife@ douglas.co.us or call 303-663-7681.

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Weather or not Other local lines have lots of devoted users. Elaine Huff is one of them. “I’m not real tech savvy, but I love keeping up with the weather,” said Huff, 78. She fell in love with the big thunderheads that rolled over her Nebraska farm as a girl, she said. Even today, from her Littleton condo, Huff picks up the phone — sometimes three times a day when the weather’s wild — and punches in 303-337-2500. “Welcome to the Weatherline Forecast Service, brought to you by the Denver Post.” Unchanged in format for decades, the Weatherline reads the time, temperature, and after an ad, a weather forecast updated several times a day by meteorologist Tim Root.

t is easy to stay a step removed from the magnitude of the horror of the Holocaust by falling back on the anonymity of statistics. But it is by telling their stories that we reconnect to the humanity of those who experienced it. It is that humanity the Arvada Center aims to celebrate with its first production of 2019 — “The Diary of Anne Frank.” “This is a story about people living in a crazy situation and the humanity they held on to,” said Darrow Klein, COMING plays Anne ATTRACTIONS who in the production. “It’s a show people will go home and keep thinking about.” “The Diary of Anne Frank” runs at the Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., through May 17. Performances Clarke Reader are at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Based on Wendy Kesselman’s 1997 adaptation of the 1955 Hollywood script, the show details 13-year-old Anne’s experiences hiding from the Nazis for two years in an attic with her family in occupied Amsterdam. All of which she wrote about in her diary, which is one of the most important documents in human history. “People shouldn’t come expecting it to be a lecture or all about the message. What’s important is that these people could be any of us,” said Larry Cahn, who plays Anne’s father, Otto Frank. “There’s a universality to this story and it’s an honor to play these people. It’s one I want to get exactly right.” The actors and crew did research through books and documentaries and even spoke to a survivor, all to understand the times and people in the story. But all the preparation and rehearsals left out one crucial element — the audience. “The show is an immersive experience that you get to share with other people,” said Emily Paton Davies, who plays Anne’s mother, Edith Frank. “With the stage set up, the audience is right there — you can actually see each other’s reactions to what’s happening. Which helps to foster the positive human connection this show is really about.”

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Time and temperature lines date back to the early 20th century, and reflected increasing urbanization and industrialization, said Jim Hebbeln, a volunteer with the Telecommunication History Group. DAVID GILBERT deeper connection. “One lady told me she used to call the time and temperature while her husband was away at war, to hear a human voice,” Lochridge said. “Another told me she called while she was lonely in the hospital, just to hear someone over the phone.”

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hen was the last time you picked up the phone and called to hear the time and temperature? If you’re a Denver-area old-timer, you might remember dialing 303-8444444 to hear the phone company’s time-and-temp line (though you probably didn’t dial the area code back then). The line is back in service these days, thanks to John Lochridge, a Texas telecom worker. Since 2011, Lochridge has been steadily buying up and reinstating old timeand-temperature lines around the country. He’s up to several hundred numbers, spread among nearly every state. Lochridge’s Denver line gets about a thousand calls a month, he said. “In a world where things are changing a lot, people like having things that stay the same,” Lochridge said by phone from his home in Dal-

The earliest time and temperature lines required an operator to stare at a clock and read off every minute of every day over a phone line. COURTESY PHOTO las. “There’s a lot of nostalgia that comes with this. It’s something from childhood.” Lochridge’s lines are just some of perhaps thousands of recorded information lines that once provided everything from movie times to prayers across the country. Though many have died out in the Internet Age, some survive. Old folks might find it easier to get their info the old-fashioned way, Lochridge said, but some callers have a

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Skip the will power — it’s Girl Scout Cookie time BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From saving for an island vacation to purchasing new uniforms, Girl Scouts have big plans for their cookie sales money. “Girl Scouts is all about being girlled,” said Darby Petitt of Highlands Ranch, a troop leader for nine years who has two daughters in Girl Scouts. “It’s always fun to see how and what they choose their Girl Scout experience to look like.” The Girl Scout Cookies Program helps girls develop five lifelong skills - — goal-setting, decision-making, s money management, people skills and business ethics. “Girl Scout Cookie time is all about teaching girls lifelong business skills,” said Stephanie Foote, president and CEO of Girl Scouts of Colorado, in a press release. “The proceeds from g these girl-led businesses go to fund all the adventures you get to have as a Girl Scout.” Reagan Petitt, 13, has been a Girl Scout for nine years. She enjoys cookie sales because she gets to meet new people, but also because it teaches her self-confidence, to accept the answer no when people don’t want to buy cookies and to set goals for herself. She and her sister Camryn Petitt, 10, who has been a Girl Scout for six years, each have a goal to sell 350 packages. The two expect that they’ll do some

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This story is the kind that demands thought and conversation. As such, there will be numerous performances with pre-show chats or post-show talk backs with members of the casts. There will also be many student matinees so the next generation can learn the Frank story. “I’m trying to bring to the stage some of Anne’s personality and how much of a light she was,” Klein said. “I can’t imagine missing an opportunity to connect to history like this.” a For more information and tickets, call 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org/the-diary-of-anne-frank. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Anderson .Paak at the Fillmore Auditorium You ever hear a musician for the first time and know that you’re hear-

of major retail and grocery stores. The Cookie Locator, online or mobile app, can help people find local booth sales locations. Sales can also be done online through the Digital Cookie, but to purchase cookies online, you need an invite to shop on a Girl Scout’s personal Digital Cookie website. This year’s selection of cookies is Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos, Savannah Smiles and a limited quantity of S’mores and Toffee-tastics. All Girl Scout cookies contain zero grams of trans fat per serving, Thin Mints are vegan, Do-Si-Dos and Trefoils have no hydrogenated oils and Toffee-tastics are gluten-free. More information about Girl Scout Cookie ingredients can be found at www. littlebrownie.com. S’mores and Toffee-tastic sell for $5 a package and all other varieties cost $4 a package. Consumers can also purchase a package of cookies to donate to the individual Girl Scouts troops’ hometown hero. Each Girl Scout troop chooses a hometown hero — any local nonprofit organization or uniformed personnel — to honor by donating packages of Girl Scout cookies. The troops choose their hometown hero prior to cookie sales beginning, so to participate, remember to ask about the Hometown Heroes/Gift of Caring program.

nine years and will use this year’s cookie money to attend Girl Scout Camp, as well For more informa- as use a portion of it to fund her Gold tion on Girl Award project — she Scout Cookie sales, visit www. hopes to host her ingirlscoutsofcolo- augural golf tournament, which become rado.org. an annual event, this summer to benefit people who have Type 1 diabetes. Rhianna Dains, 14, of Westminster has been a Girl Scout for 10 years and she and her troop of eight will be using their cookie sales money to pay for a troop trip to the Bahamas to scubadive. It started last year when the girls in the troop decided they wanted to get scuba certified, Dains said. They did that, she said, and now they’re saving for the diving trip in the Bahamas in 2020. Cookie sales “is a fun experience for the whole troop because it’s something we can all get involved with,” Dains said. “We’re a team, and our troop can accomplish it together.”

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The Petitt sisters, Camryn, 10, front, and Reagan 13, both Girl Scouts in Highlands Ranch, expect they will be doing some door-to-door cookie sales together and booth cookie sales with their troops. Girl Scout Cookies went on sale on Feb. 3 and will continue through March 10. COURTESY PHOTOS door-to-door sales together and booth sales with their individual troops. “I like talking to people, and I like trying to get people to buy the cookies,” Camryn Petitt said. “And I like planning what to do with the money.” For the past few years, 15-year-old Makayla Kinard of Arvada has come close to meeting her goal of 2,000 boxes. “This year,” she said, “I’m going to hit that goal.” Kinard has been a Girl Scout for

Want cookies? Here’s how … Girl Scouts across Colorado will be selling cookies from Feb. 3 to March 10. Girl Scouts will be going door-todoor, but consumers can also purchase cookies from booths set up in front

ing someone who is going to be a big deal? That’s how I felt when I first heard Anderson .Paak in 2015, and in the ensuing few years the world has caught up to what a rare talent he is. As a musician and producer, .Paak blends West Coast hip-hop with classic soul and funk sounds. His music is a groovy ray of light that is practically scientifically designed to be played in a car with the windows down. In support of last year’s “Oxnard,” his third solo album, .Paak will be performing at the Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. For tickets to what is sure to be a needed dose of summertime in winter, visit www.livenation.com.

ing genre flicks. Hooper’s films have been honored as part of the Denver Film Society’s Scream Screen series, under the colorful title of “Welcome to The Funhouse: A Birthday Slash-ebration of Tobe Hooper.” And on Friday, Feb. 15, the society will be screening 1982’s “Poltergeist” at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Based on a story and script by Steven Spielberg (as well as Michael Grais and Mark Victor), Hooper made a classic full of iconic scenes and plot twists that still can be felt in modern films. Get your tickets for the screening, hosted by Theresa Mercado, at www. denverfilm.org.

They’re here ... at the Sie FilmCenter As any horror film fan can attest to, director Tobe Hooper has hits. He changed the game in 1974 with his most well-known work, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” but continued churning out entertain-

A Parson family reunion to celebrate Lakewood arts If you pay attention to the metro area arts scene, then you’re bound to have encountered the name Parson a time or two. Charles, Collin and Devon Parson are all members of a

Lakewood-based family that has made major artistic contributions to Denver’s art world. In celebration of the family, and as part of Lakewood’s 50th anniversary exhibition series, the city presents “Three Views: Contemporary work by two generations of Lakewood artists with Charles Parson, Collin Parson and Devon Parson.” The exhibit is on display at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway through March 28. The exhibition examines the similarities and differences between the family members and artists, who have lived in the city since 1987. There will be a free artist talk on 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. For more information, call 303-987-7844 or visit Lakewood.org/Exhibitions. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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Followed by canned laughter. I provided the men with a history of the laugh track, the most heinous device that was ever invented. There is nothing — nothing — more condescending than a laugh track. Here’s a snippet of my talk. At first, they tried “Hogan’s Heroes” with and without a laugh track, to determine which audiences preferred. Guess what? It was decided that the show’s humor was “too cerebral” to stand alone without a laugh track. “Hogan’s Heroes” cerebral? It was a bilious trough of predictability, aiming low, and succeeding. It ran for 168 episodes, so what do I know? Is there any such thing as universal humor, that someone anywhere in the world would laugh about, across age and gender and racial and language differences? The only thing I could

February 7, 2019F come up with was slapstick humor. In other words, humor without words, like silent films. When Chaplin slipped around it didn’t matter if he was a man or a woman or where he came from (London, United Kingdom). Watching someone fall down always gets a laugh. Stepping off an airplane, President Gerald Ford fell down the stairs, and he was, thereafter, typecast as an oaf. Which wasn’t true. (He was a football star at Michigan.) Our fallibility is laughable, unless it’s you on the stairs. If you were to see Wolf Blitzer slip and fall, would you be able to suppress a smile? Probably not. Say “Knock-knock.” “Knock-knock.” “The little old lady.” “The little old lady who?” “I didn’t know you could yodel.” But all seriousness aside. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net.

LETTERS FROM PAGE 12

Surveying has already begun on the property. The Metro District Board voted to provide $15,000 for initial planning costs at the meeting. At no time were the two homeowner associations bordering the property presented with an opportunity for input. Barbara Barlow Treasurer for the Board, The Brownstones at Town Center Highlands Ranch A bad idea While everyone has been looking down at the 2.02-acre ground proposed for senior apartments/ senior center at Dorchester and Ridgeline, many have yet to look up and realize what a monstrous blot a five-story apartment building would be. What is Shea Properties thinking? Shea built the “upscale” Brownstones at Town Center. Now they want to put “affordable senior housing” in a five-story monolith that will overshadow the Civic Green Park and Highlands Ranch Library. Ninety percent-plus of the retail in Town Center areas is single story. The four-story Clock-

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tower condos are set back, nicely landscaped. Area traffic/parking is already highly congested. Civic Green Park and Town Center host many events year-round. Cars are parked for blocks in every direction. The promise of underground parking or garage expansion does not calm concerns about dark areas parking where homeless and “kids” hang out already. Shea Properties is developing the 100-acre project at Central Park, which will have 200 single-family homes, plus townhomes, multifamily units, office buildings, the hospital and the commercial area. Can’t just one of those buildings still be made to accommodate “affordable senior housing”? The Dorchester site was once proposed for a performance arts center. Concept drawings show a smaller building with setbacks and landscaping. Another easy fit example is the Lone Tree Library, a twostory, 42,000-square-foot building, on a 2.3-acre site with parking and open ground. Everyone should just say no to this project. John Holmes Highlands Ranch Letter writer off base My name is Kyle Lewis, and among other things, I am a high school student in Douglas County. I was dismayed to read Smith

NORTON FROM PAGE 12

They talk about a single parent who made sure that they stayed the course, or they talk about being a single parent and still finding the time to pursue their own passion. Families who find ways to fund the practice time or equipment necessary to compete. Although there could be just a few professionals who read this column who find themselves on the field, stage, or in the kitchen, and there are probably many business professionals who take the time to read this column, I’ll bet there are many of us who are amateurs at something. We have hobbies or passions and things we like or love to do. And without saying we walk away from our jobs or careers, we should absolutely do whatever it takes to pursue and enjoy a hobby or

Young’s Jan. 31 letter to the editor, in which he claims that “there are a host of socialist teachers we would be better off unloading.” Mr. Young was writing with regard to a liberal tweet from Douglas County teacher Michelle Grissom. As someone experiencing the Douglas County School District first-hand, I find that it is his claim, not the free political expression with which he so vehemently disagrees, that is repugnant. His claim runs contrary to the American creed, which holds that any individual may believe as they wish without punishment. It runs contrary to the facts of my student experience, where I have never found a teacher trying to promote their political agenda. His claim runs contrary to the spirit of a good education, something that when achieved includes educators of all stripes. While the actions of the individual to whom he refers were questionable, they are not representative of all teachers, and certainly not grounds for an ideological purge. In contrast to Mr. Young’s claim, I would like to voice my appreciation for teachers in Douglas County, who work tirelessly and professionally to ensure that their students receive an unbiased education. Kyle Lewis Castle Rock

passion. We may never make it to television, but we should look all around us at our friends and our families and think about who we can encourage and support and who we might need hope and encouragement from. So how about you? Are you as amazed as I am at some of the incredible amateur talent we get to see? Can you appreciate the love and support, hope and encouragement that they receive and the hours of practice that they must put in? Could you use a little of that support yourself ? As always I would love to hear your amazing story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can find and pursue the passions that really fuel our inner amazing amateur, it really will be a better than great week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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MAKE A CALL Some of the Denver area’s recorded lines: • Weatherline Forecast Service: 303-337-2500

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The line still gets 50,000-75,000 calls a month, said Brian Trujillo, the Denver Post’s circulation manager, who runs the line. The service has credibility, said Root, the chief meteorologist and owner of Florida-based Weather Watch Service, who records twicedaily forecasts for Denver and sdozens of other lines around the country. “I’m not some automated aggregator website,” Root said. “I’m a real meteorologist. Callers trust a human interpretation — a human voice.”

• Time and temperature: 303-844-4444

sCallback to another era Information lines have their origins in the early days of widespread telephone use, said Jim Hebbeln, a volunteer at the Telecommunications History Group, a Denver-based nonprofit that preserves the heritage of the American telecom industry. Being able to accurately set clocks became more important as America grew more urban and industrial in the early 20th century, sHebbeln said, as people increaskingly needed to catch trains and arrive at work at a set time. “So many people would call just asking the time, that big cities would have one operator whose

• Jenny in North Carolina (recognize the number?): 919-867-5309

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• Rickroll Hotline: 248-434-5508 job was just to stare at a clock and read off the time all day,” Hebbeln said. Automatic recordings came along in the late 1940s, Hebbeln said, where a machine would “read” recorded times and temperatures off a series of magnetic tapes on successive drums. “Even nowadays, those recorded lines can be important, because they’re less susceptible to failure or sabotage” than electronic media, Hebbeln said.

It’s still storytime Some recorded lines are still on the grow. Many libraries long ago ditched their dial-a-story lines, where callers could hear a recording of a children’s story, but Denver Public Library’s has never been better, said Alberto Pellicer, who runs DPL’s Phone-AStory at 720-865-8500. Up from four options a couple years ago, the line currently offers nine options to callers, with stories, songs riddles and rhymes in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Amharic — the primary language of the Denver area’s large Ethiopian population. The line is getting more than 2,000 calls a month, Pellicer said, up from about 300 a month a few years ago. “You can be in line at the grocery store or driving to Kansas,” Pellicer said. “It makes me proud that people want to encourage their kids to listen to stories and be involved with books

and characters.” Callers can leave a voicemail requesting stories, Pellicer said, and staff try to update the line at least once a week. Teachers and home-school parents have told him they’ve devised activities around Phone-A-Story, like having kids call but hang up before the end of the story to write their own. “We work to ensure the stories are good for building vocabulary, and we hope it encourages kids to come to their local library and pick out a book,” Pellicer said. Unlike YouTube, Phone-A-Story is guaranteed to provide kids with thoughtful, enlightening content, Pellicer said. Tim Root, Library staff are around meteorologist kicking ideas to expand the line to more languages and options, Pellicer said. “Callers enjoy it, and we enjoy producing it,” Pellicer said. “We hope to stick around for a long time.”

‘I’m not some automated aggregator website. I’m a real meteorologist. Callers trust a human interpretation — a human voice.’

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THINGS to DO

MUSIC

Arapahoe Philharmonic presents a “A Night at the Movies”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Orchestral music from big screen blockbusters and film/video game composers. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.arapahoe-phil.org/event/ concert-4-night-at-the-movies/.

The New World and Our Own Brilliant Soloists: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join the Littleton Symphony in this concert presenting Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5 - From the New World, and Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante, featuring four out our principal musicians as soloists. More information available at www.littletonsymphony.org or by phone at 303-933-6824.

Americana Music Night and Military Mail to Soldiers Benefit: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Hilltop Schoolhouse, 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker. The Hilltop Station Band will perform Americana Music and facilitate an informal jam fest. Visitors may donate for musicians’ talent and for refreshments.

Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Concerts: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 2 at The Falls Event Center, 8199 Southpark Ct., Littleton. Kids get truly inside the orchestra as they are seated on the floor and surrounded by a 30+ piece orchestra. This winter, take a musical walk through the four seasons. insidetheorchestra.org/ tiny-tots-events/

EVENTS

Professional Valentines Day Picture of Your Pet: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Only Natural Pet, 5900 S. University Blvd. Suite C-3, Greenwood Village. 10 minute session. Receive one free high resolution, watermarked digital file. Private, online gallery with 5 proofs for purchase if desired from Amanda Engel Photography. More information at amandaengelphotography.com.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Highlands Ranch Mansion: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch. Spoil yourself, come with your sweetheart, grab a friend or bring

EDUCATION

this week’s TOP FIVE Jedi Academy: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Douglas County Libraries in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton. Put your Jedi skills to work on making a Cantina Band spoon instrument. Costumes are encouraged. All ages. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org. Jam Key Jam Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Musicians Nabin and Bijay are Nepal’s leading musicians for the last two decades and have been building a buzz in the Colorado scene as JAM KEY JAM with their unique approach to the centuries- old classical Ragas and Nepali traditional & folk music. For more information, call 303-795-3961 or visit littletongov.org. Vintage Hollywood Daddy Daughter Ball: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Fathers, daughters, grandfathers, and granddaughters of all ages, come dressed in your best for an

your kids and come indulge with a visit to the elegant home during this open house event. For more information about Valentines at the Mansion, visit highlandsranch.org or contact AAPS Coordinator Jodie McCann at 720240-4922. Fashion Show & Afternoon Tea: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Malley Center, 3380 South Lincoln St., Englewood. Sit along the runway, New York style and take-a-look at the latest fashions. Whether you are looking for an outfit for a casual day or an evening out, you will enjoy watching your fellow Malley members model Taylor Marie’s clothing line. A mobile retail clothing store of easy to wear, stylish and affordable attire plus accessories. A shopping opportunity, door prizes and an afternoon of tea, sandwiches and dessert are in store for you. Visit englewoodco. gov for more information. Project Linus National Make A Blanket Day: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 16 at Pax Christi Church, 5761 McArthur Ranch Road, Littleton. Fleece blankets and comfort quilts will be constructed and donated to various children’s organizations. Sewing skills are not necessary, however it is helpful to bring a scissor and a friend. Open to all ages; satisfies community hour requirements.

evening of dancing, games, refreshments and fun. A professional photographer will help capture sweet memories. More information and ticket details are available at CRgov.com/DDball19. Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill Live in Littleton: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Light of the World Catholic Church, 10316 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. General admission tickets may be purchased online at emmetcahill.com/tour-dates/, and at the church or at the door. Contact the church office at 303-973-3969. The United States Air Force Academy Band Stellar Brass in Concert: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 at PACE Center Theater, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The evening will feature an eclectic mix of music from Americana and patriotic favorites to unique twists on the classical repertoire by this energetic 6-piece ensemble. The concert is free and open to the public; no tickets necessary. Visit usafacademyband.af.mil.

For information on Project Linus check out www.projectlinus.org for information on this event contact Colette at 303-706-0442.

A portion of all sales will benefit Children’s Hospital Colorado. Fees vary by activity. Visit mainevent. com/location/colorado/ highlands-ranch/80129 for more information. Black History Live Tour - Meet Maya Angelou portrayed by Becky Stone: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 Datura St., Littleton. This living history portrayal will give insight into how Dr. Angelou wrote, and why, and reflect on her philosophy of life, which included a strong belief in the power of words. To learn more, visit coloradohumanities.org or call 303.894.7951.

7th Annual Castle Rock Bull Riding Challenge: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock. More than 100 bulls will buck and be scored individually no matter if the rider stays on for the required 8 seconds. The owner of the winning bull will be awarded a championship Tres Rios silver buckle. Food concessions are available and parking is free. Tickets prices are: $20 Adult $15 Youth (ages 6-12) Youngsters under the age of 5 are admitted free. For further information: tntevents@msn.com or 719-641-3233. Family Fun: Support Children’s Hospital Colorado at the Main Event: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at Children’s Hospital Colorado, 64 Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Bring your family and friends for a few hours.

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Ballet Ariel presents Ballerina by Degas: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker. Ballerinas by Degas enchants as his paintings come to life, by telling the story of a young dancer, Simone, her rapid rise within the Paris Opera ballet company and the Impressionist artists, Degas, who records it all. Discounted ticket prices are available for Seniors (65+), Students, and Children (12 & under) by using dropdown menus by the appropriate seats in your shopping cart prior to checkout. Go to www.balletariel.org or call (303) 945-4388.

Centennial Active Seniors | An Afternoon with Abraham Lincoln: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at South Suburban Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Join us for a living history experience as Lincoln talks through the fifteen presidents that preceded him, describing their importance and his own connections with them. He also shares highlights from his own presidency, including the Civil War, emancipation and the Gettysburg Address. Call (303) 325-8000 or visit centennialco.gov. Auditions for “Sleeping Beauty”: Spotlight Performing Arts Center is auditioning 3-9 year-olds for the musical “Sleeping Beauty” on Feb 7 at 4 pm. This 12-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a short musical production! Classes will be held on Thursdays from 4-4:45 pm. Check out spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE. Enhancing Micro-Circulation: 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. This program covers the various modalities that improve micro-circulation, including food and exercise. Presenter Zita Easton is a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and Dementia Specialist.Call 303-795-3961 or visit littletongov.org. Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Monthly Presentation: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Mary Lou Fenton presents about Wellspring. Did you realize that there is a thriving community in Castle Rock that serves people with Down Syndrome, Autism and other special needs? And these special people are incredibly artistically gifted! You’ve probably passed their special place dozens of times and not known it. Visit castlerockhistoricalsociety.org for more information. Life Ready; Skills Not Taught in School: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Dr., Castle Rock. the Academic Booster Club of CVHS will present a special evening of community involvement and student opportunity. We have set up a schedule of classes taught by community members for middle and high school students that cover a range of topics from auto maintenance to healthy relationships, credit cards to job skills. The evening is free to students and will also have a business expo component and three food trucks to handle dinner. Call (303) 3879000 for more information. SEE CALENDAR, P19

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The Westminster High School mariachi band was one of many diverse performances during the opening ceremonies at this year’s Cherry Creek Diversity Conference.

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Business Start-Up Basics: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Learn the steps to starting a business. Free. Go to englewoodco. gov/doing-business/business-training for registration. Free safeTALK (suicide alertness for everyone) trainings: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Room: Sky Ridge Auditorium, Garden Level, 10101 RidgeGate Pkwy., Lone Tree. safeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Anyone wishing to attend either training must register, by emailing pharvey@dcsheriff.net, prior to attending so we know how much food to have available.

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DIVERSITY

Auditions for “Greatest Showman”: Spotlight Performing Arts Center is auditioning 3-9 year-olds for the musical “Greatest Showman” on Feb 26 at 3:45 pm. This 12-week class will teach singing, dancing, and acting techniques while preparing a short musical production! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm. Check out spotlightperformers.com or call 720-44-DANCE for more info and current tuition rates. Helping Your Teen Succeed: 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Feb. 26 at Mountain Ridge Middle School, 10590 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch. Presenters will include: DC Sheriff’s Office Y.E.S.S. Deputy Jay Carnes, DCSD Healthy Schools, Denver Springs, AllHealth Network, TriCounty Health, Sandstone Care, Team UP and DC Youth Leadership. For more information call 20-982-8608 or email pharvey@dcsheriff.net. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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Dakota Ridge High School student Jasmine Davis performs spoken word at the 26th annual Cherry Creek Diversity Conference held Feb. 2.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Q&A with Lindsay Stenstrom Q&A with Lindsay Stenstrom Who is your favorite athlete and why? Brooke Stenstrom, my older sister, or Blake Strenstrom, my older brother. Also my parents, which is a cliché, but they are really the people in my life that taught me what it means to be a Christ follower and to pursue athletics and pursue greatness. What would be a perfect performance in swimming? I would love to drop more time because last season wasn’t as good as the season before because I was kind of battling a little bit of an injury. This season I’ve felt so much better. I’ve really got my grit and determination back just to race and have fun. What do you like to do away from sports and school? I love reading and watching movies and I lead worship at my school. I’ve always loved singing and hope to do that later in life. As a hobby goes, I’ve learned to play the piano. What kind of music do you listen to? I listen to worship music, country music or Disney music. I love Disney music. It really depends on my mood. I like old country. What are your plans after high school? I’m blazing my own trail. I chose UCLA and I’m going to swim there.

COACH’S TAKE: ‘She is just very driven when it comes to swimming. She’s a natural-born leader and has that personality to draw people to her. The improvement is a combination of being driven, working hard and that mental aspect of pushing yourself to the next level of wanting to see great improvement.’ Melody Peotter, Valor Christian High School girls swimming coach

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indsay Stenstrom has been following in the athletic footsteps of her family and insists there has not been any pressure. Stenstrom’s mother Lori is a former Valor Christian girls swimming coach and an All American and NCAA champion swimmer at Stanford. Her father, Steve, was a quarterback at Stanford and played five seasons in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. Her older sister Brooke was a fivetime individual state champion and swam on two state title relay teams at Valor Christian and is a junior on the Stanford swimming team. Older brother Blake is a freshman football player at the University of Colorado.

Lindsay has a younger sister, Ashley who is a sophomore on the Eagles girls swimming team. “I played a ton of sports when I was younger and almost pursued soccer but swimming was the one that my love of it never faded,” said Lindsay. “Sure, my mom and older sister swam and that created a foundation, but I fell in love with the sport and the water. My parents would have supported me no matter what I did.” Stenstrom won the Class 4A 50-yard freestyle state championship as a sophomore and swam on the Eagles’ state title 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams last season. The 200 relay team set a 4A state record. Have a suggestion for whom to feature in Student-Athlete Spotlight? Email Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Key stats | In times compiled by through Jan. 10 by PrepSwimCo, Stenstrom had the fastest time in the 100-yard freestyle of 51.01, the second best clocking in the 50 freestyle of 23.56 and 11th quickest time in the 100 backstroke of 58:05.

nybody who needs to know how to handle frustration should talk with Valor Christian sophomore Kindyll Wetta. The 5-foot-9 point guard had to overcome adversity last season and has been frustrated again this season. I recently reOVERTIME sumed bowling after three decades and get aggravated each time I have a pocket hit and stick a 10-pin. However, that is nothing compared to the frustrations that Jim Benton Wetta has faced. Her freshman season was curtailed on Jan. 9, 2018 when she suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus on her left knee. Then after an impressive comeback this season, she tore the ACL on her right knee on December 19, 2018 less than a year after the first injury. Wetta, who has committed to play basketball at the University of Colorado where her mother Val (Johnson) Wetta played for two seasons, has once again seen her role change this season from being a standout player to leading cheers on the bench. “It’s definitely hard watching all your teammates play without you and you can’t even run,” she said. “It was a lot harder the first time that it happened. This time around it is a lot easier because I’ve been through it. I’ve got used to cheering on the team. “I know ACL tears are more common for girls than guys. My dad (Rob) had an ACL tear and my mom tore both of hers. I don’t know if it necessarily is passed down to have weak knees in my genes or whatever. I had never even thought about it before my first one.” Support from family and friends is helping Wetta’s recoveries. “There were so many times when I would just recline and ‘why did this happen to me,’” she admitted. “When I’m going through this there are times when it doesn’t seem like I’m going through it and I’m going to wake up. “My dad sends me a whole bunch of quotes on Twitter and they are motivational quotes. He’s a huge part of how I get through this. He constantly reminds me of what I’m working towards, my goals and everything I want. SEE BENTON, P22

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Highlands Ranch • The girls basketball team, the new topranked squad in the CHSAANow. com Class 5A poll, pulled away from Fossil Ridge to post a 57-24 victory on Jan. 28 as senior Jamie Bain scored 18 points to spark the win. Kasie Neubert had 14 points wand was one of four players to score in double figures in a 59-26 victory over ThunderRidge on Jan. 31. • A poor third quarter foiled a close game as the boys basketball team lost to ThunderRidge, 47-38, on Jan. 31. • The girls swim team ﬁnished ﬁfth in the Continental League Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 1-2 at the Heritage pool. Mountain Vista • Senior Ben Grusing scored 21 points as the boys basketball team jumped ahead early and went on to record an 89-72 win over Douglas County on Jan. 29. Simon May had 17 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. On Jan. 31, Corban Gamble had 16 points in a 5744 triumph over Columbine. • Mackenzie Gamble scored 19 points and had five assists as the girls basketball team downed Douglas County 61-42 on Jan. 29. • Jesse Kittay and Blake Bitler scored for the hockey team in a 9-2 loss to Valor Christian on Feb. 1. • The girls swim team racked up 607 points and won the Continental League Swimming and Diving Championship Feb. 1-2 at the Heritage pool. Annie Osmun won the 100 freestyle in 52.77, Parker Henry captured the 100 backstroke with a winning time of 57.25 and Brooke Ford was the 200 freestyle league champion with a 1:53.36 time. Ford was a double winner as she won the 500 freestyle in 5:04.00. Vista won the 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyle relay.

Rock Canyon • Senior Grant Figueroa had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds in a 60-44 win over t Castle View on Jan. 29. Nick Fallin tallied eight points to lead the team in a 56-39 loss to Chaparral on Jan. 31. • The girls basketball team got 18 points from Halle Hamilton and 14 from Mara Powner but dropped a 51-38 contest to Castle View on Jan. 29. Hamilton, a 5-foot-9 junior, had 21 points in a 59-39 loss on Jan. 31 to Chaparral. On Feb. 2, the team pulled out a 50-46 win over Northglenn. • The girls swim team was third in the Continental League Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 1-2 at the Heritage pool. The Jaguars finished with 458 points, behind

ThunderRidge’s Kevin Sax finishes a first-half dunk in a game against Highlands Ranch. The Grizzlies ended up on top 47-38 on Jan. 31. PAUL DISALVO

league champion Mountain Vista (607) and runner-up Heritage (476). SkyView Academy • Natalia MillerForrest tallied 17 points to lead the girls basketball team to a 50-37 triumph over Jefferson Academy on Jan. 29. Sydney Wyatt had 15 points and was one of four players to score in double figures in a 60-22 win over Arvada on Jan. 31. • The boys basketball team lost to Jefferson Academy, 59-44, on Jan. 29 and topped Arvada, 56-39, on Jan. 31. ThunderRidge • Austin Holt scored 14 points to help the boys basketball team post a 47-38 win over Highlands Ranch on Jan. 31. In a 79-57 win over Ponderosa on Jan. 29, the team built up a 24-point lead after three quarters and had four players score in double figures, led by junior Justin Smith with 15 points. • Lindsey Anhalt tossed in 12 points for the girls basketball team in a 44-40 setback to Ponderosa on Jan. 31. Heidi Haze led the team with eight points in a 59-26 loss to top-ranked Highlands Ranch on Jan. 31. • Kate Baker won two events and Gretchen Wensuc won for the girls swim team at the Continental League Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 1-2 at the Heritage pool. Baker was the 100 butterfly event in 56.94 and the

200 IM with a time of 2:05.82. Wensuc was the diving champion with 510.25 points. The Grizzlies were fourth in the team standings. Valor Christian • Dave Atencio, who guided the girls softball team to three Class 4A state championships, has stepped down as coach. He has been the coach for the past six seasons at Valor and compiled a 123-23-0 record. • The girls basketball team, ranked sixth in the Class 5A CHSAANow.com poll, held Pomona scoreless in the second half and rolled to a 78-8 victory on Jan. 30. Jenna Siebert scored 16 points, had seven assists and seven steals to pace the win. Sara Nealy, the lone senior on the team, had 13 points to spark the Eagles to a 52-45 win over Bear Creek on Feb. 2. • Jack Foley’s 22 points led the boys basketball team to a 81-67 win over Pomona on Jan. 30. The team outscored Bear Creek by 15 points in the second quarter and posted a 66-55 victory on Feb. 2. • The girls swimming team was second in the Jeffco 5A Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 1-2. The Eagles totaled 484 points compared to 486 for league champion Ralston Valley. Lindsay Stenstrom won the 50-yard freestyle in 23.91 and the 100 freestyle in 51.90, while younger sister Ashley Stenstrom captured the 200 IM in 2:08.31. Valor won all three relay events.

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“Instead of something that sets me back, it is going to be something that helps me get stronger,” Wetta continued. “I can work on my arm muscles, my touch, I can work on my shooting. He turns it into a very positive thing. That really helps.” Wetta played 12 games as a freshman before her first knee injury and was averaging 13.4 points, 5.0 assists and 6.1 rebounds. “I was closing out on a girl when I jumped and it popped,” recalled Wetta. “You could hear it and it hurt really bad.” She was averaging 18.6 points, 4.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds in her comeback sophomore season, which ended after seven games in the first game of the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas. “This time all I did was step and it twisted wrong,” she said. “I knew right away. As soon as I went down I was thinking this can’t happen to me again. I’m not even a year out. This is absolutely crazy. I was devastated. I was crying.” So Wetta is again going through the stages of rehabilitation. “We were talking to the physical therapist and surgeon afterwards and both times I tore I had ankle braces on,” she said. “The second time I had my ankle taped and it almost restricted my leg from going when it needed to go “The rehab is hard, it is real hard. This time I’m definitely not in any rush.

Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. The audience will see brief excerpts from Colorado Ballet’s 2018-19 productions of “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Nutcracker.” For information, contact summer. aden@hrcaonline.org or go to 303-4717043. Learn more at www.hrcaonline. org.

Last time I was very eager to get back on the court. This time I’m going to let it take as long as it needs and make sure it is healed. “I’m starting to walk and walk up stairs now. They said straight running is fine, cutting is what they don’t want. I just started biking. My last recovery was eight and half months. This one might be a little bit longer because we want to make sure everything is balanced.” Maybe there is such a thing as the so-called sophomore jinx, but Wetta is ready to face the challenge of another comeback in the 2019-20 season. “The first time I was never worried about my knee at all,” said Wetta. “I never had any doubts about it, I knew it was strong. I never thought it was going to happen again. I thought if it did happen again, it was going to be to my left knee. “I think there will definitely be a little bit more of a hesitation coming back this time. It’s definitely mental. Can I tear it again? It just takes a while for that to kind of go away.” So if Wetta needs another positive quote and hopefully one she has not seen, this one is from Bo Bennett. “Frustration, although quite painful at times, is very positive and essential part of success.” 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 303566-4083.

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Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0259

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Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0256

Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0257

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/28/2018 3:39:00 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 11/14/2018 8:15:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 10:56:00 AM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.

Original Grantor: THU TRAM LAM Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-OPT3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/25/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 6/13/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007047206 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $531,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $550,437.94

Original Grantor: CHRISTOPHER GRADFORD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-22 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/3/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 10/26/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005103304 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $795,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $720,921.38

Original Grantor: PETER J MCKENNA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR NMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/8/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 7/16/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007056223 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $376,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $400,570.84

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.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 350 HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-X, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, SATTE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10950 Glengate Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-6976 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 20, 2019, 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: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/30/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOSEPH D. DEGIORGIO Colorado Registration #: 45557 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000007978844

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0273 First Publication: 1/24/2019 Last Publication: 2/21/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

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 78, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 54-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 78 Falcon Hills Drive, 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/15/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019791 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0256 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: A default in payment required by the Deed of Trust.

The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 57, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-E, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3751 East Charterwood Circle, Littleton, 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/15/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KAREN J RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7192-12570 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0257 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0259 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/14/2018 2:37:00 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: LYLE W. CHALUPSKY and JILL D. CHALUPSKY Original Beneficiary: HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: REAL TIME RESOLUTIONS, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/1/2000 Recording Date of DOT: 12/5/2000 Reception No. of DOT: 00087618 Book 1930 Page 1699 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $91,394.24 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: Violations including, but not limited to, failure to make full payment of all principal, interest and other charges at the maturity date as required by the 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 19, BLOCK 3, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8665 South Meadowlark 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/15/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 17-014039 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0259 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0266 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/15/2018 4:23:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee

Highlands Ranch Public Trustees NOTICE OF SALE

Public Trustee Sale No. 2018-0266

To Whom It May Concern: On 11/15/2018 4:23:00 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: NADINE M. HOSMER and RYAN M. HOSMER Original Beneficiary: COMPASS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COMPASS BANK Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/31/2014 Recording Date of DOT: 4/2/2014 Reception No. of DOT: 2014015876 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $277,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $211,651.51

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, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 71-A, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 7051 Palisade 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 6, 2019, 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: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/21/2018 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee

The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-019833

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2018-0266 First Publication: 1/10/2019 Last Publication: 2/7/2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

February 7, 2019 Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City and County

A public hearing will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 2:30 P.M. before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, for a proposed amendment to Sections 13 & 14 of the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow electric fences in General and Light Industrial Zone Districts. For more information call Douglas County Planning at 303-660-7460. File No. DR2018-009 Legal Notice No.: 934749 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on February 25, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. and before the Board of County Commissioners on March 12, 2019, at 2:30 P.M., in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO, to consider a major amendment to the Hunting Hill Planned Development Plan, 4th Amendment. The proposed amendment revises the landscape buffer requirement along C-470; the interior noise standard in Planning Area 2 through 6; the cash-inlieu for attainable housing unit commitment, the maximum height standard for single-family attached dwellings, the structure setback along C470, and the minimum gross density requirement in Planning Area 6, located approximately 1,000 feet southeast of the intersection of County Line Road and Primo Road. For more information call Douglas County Planning Services at 303-660-7460. File No. / Name: ZR2018-035 / Hunting Hill Planned Development, 4th Amendment. Legal Notice No.: 934754 First Publication: February 7, 2019 Last Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for the VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS INSTALLATION PROJECT, Douglas County Project Number TF 2009-023 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 26, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of installing three variable message signs and structures, associated ITS equipment, and one concrete maintenance pad with guardrail in northern Douglas County.

The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019, 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 13, 2019, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Traffic Shops, 3080 N. Industrial Way, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Duane Cleere, P.E., PTOE, Project Manager by 12:00PM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Phillip S. Miller building, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 559 square yards Concrete Pavement • 3 Variable Message signs • 488 linear feet Guardrail • 3,075 linear feet Fiber Optic Cable 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 Duane Cleere, P.E., PTOE, Project Manager at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 934722 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Second Publication: February 7, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 00012184

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SELENA DECIDERIO, D.O.B.: 7/7/2009; ROSA TORREZ, D.O.B.: 4/3/2002; JESSICA GONZALEZ, D.O.B.: 12/6/2001, Children, And concerning: MARIA D. TORREZ, D.O.B.: 10/7/1983, Mother to Selena Deciderio and Jessica Gonzalez; Aunt and Legal Guardian of Rosa Torrez; ISMAEL DECIDERIO-CELTO, D.O.B.: 4/23/1987 or 4/23/1986, Father to Selena Deciderio; AARON GONZALEZ, D.O.B.: 7/1/1981, Father to Jessica Gonzalez; ANNA TORREZ, D.O.B.: 9/16/1981, Mother to Rosa Torrez; DANIEL LARA, D.O.B.: 2/7/1979, Father to Rosa Torrez, Respondents, And BEATRICE TORREZ, Maternal Aunt, Special Respondent. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV19 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2018. TO: ISMAEL DECIDERIO-CELTO, D.O.B.:4/23/1987 OR 4/23/1986 TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father, Daniel Lara, have been set for March 4, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2018, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: 1/24/2019 /s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 934737 irst Publication: February 7, 2019 ast Publication: February 7, 2019 ublisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SELENA DECIDERIO, D.O.B.: 7/7/2009; ROSA TORREZ, D.O.B.: 4/3/2002; JESSICA GONZALEZ, D.O.B.: 12/6/2001, Children,

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SELENA DECIDERIO, D.O.B.: 7/7/2009; ROSA TORREZ, D.O.B.: 4/3/2002; JESSICA GONZALEZ, D.O.B.: 12/6/2001, Children,

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And concerning: MARIA D. TORREZ, D.O.B.: 10/7/1983, Mother to Selena Deciderio and Jessica Gonzalez; Aunt and Legal Guardian of Rosa Torrez; ISMAEL DECIDERIO-CELTO, D.O.B.: 4/23/1987 or 4/23/1986, Father to Selena Deciderio; AARON GONZALEZ, D.O.B.: 7/1/1981, Father to Jessica Gonzalez; ANNA TORREZ, D.O.B.: 9/16/1981, Mother to Rosa Torrez; DANIEL LARA, D.O.B.: 2/7/1979, Father to Rosa Torrez, Respondents, And BEATRICE TORREZ, Maternal Aunt, Special Respondent. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV19 DIVISION 7 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2018. TO: AARON GONZALEZ, D.O.B.: 7/1/1981 TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father, Daniel Lara, have been set for March 4, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2018, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: 1/24/2019 /s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 934738 irst Publication: February 7, 2019 ast Publication: February 7, 2019 ublisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

LAWRENCE M WOOD & SCOTT A FOUNTAIN & CAROL D HURTT - LAWRENCE M WOOD AKA LAWRENCE MATTHEW WOOD - GAIL A FOUNTAIN AKA GAIL ANN FOUNTAIN - CAROL D HURTT AKA CAROL DARLENE HURTT SCOTT A FOUNTAIN AKA SCOTT FOUNTAIN - RICHARD R DIECKMANN - FCM CUST FOR FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC LAWRENCE MATTHEW WOOD - GAIL A FOUNTAIN & LAWRENCE M WOOD AS COPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET T WOOD - GAIL A FOUNTAIN - LAWRENCE M WOOD - SCOTT FOUNTAIN - SHARON L SANBORN - BARRY D WOOD - CHERYL J PETERSEN - GAIL A FOUNTAIN CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET T WOOD DECEASED - LAWRENCE M WOOD, CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET T WOOD DECEASED - GORDON S FOUNTAIN - BARRY D WOOD AKA BARRY D WOOD V - STEVE R PETERSEN - GAIL ANN FOUNTAIN AKA GAIL A FOUNTAIN AKA GAIL FOUNTAIN - STEVE AND CHERYL PETERSEN - STEVE AND CHERYL PETERSEN AKA STEVE R AND CHERYL J PETERSEN

Misc. Private Legals

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2013 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to RICHARD R DIECKMANN the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT 24 THUNDER BUTTE SUBD 7.02 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to RICHARD R DIECKMANN. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2012. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of GAIL A FOUNTAIN & LAWRENCE M WOOD & SCOTT A FOUNTAIN & CAROL D HURTT for said year 2012 That said RICHARD R DIECKMANN on the 25th day of October 2018 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 16th day of May 2019 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 31st day of January 2019 /s/ David Gill County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 934727 First Publication: January 31, 2019 Last Publication: February 14, 2019 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: SELENA DECIDERIO, D.O.B.: 7/7/2009; ROSA TORREZ, D.O.B.: 4/3/2002; JESSICA GONZALEZ, D.O.B.: 12/6/2001, Children,

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ing for Respondent Father, Daniel Lara, have been set for March 4, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.

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

Misc. Private Legals

You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests.

You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2018, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.

This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: 1/24/2019 /s/ R. LeeAnn Reigrut R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 934736 irst Publication: February 7, 2019 ast Publication: February 7, 2019 ublisher: Douglas County News-Press

Have you seen how Classifieds can work for you?

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office.

OCCUPANT - GAIL A FOUNTAIN & LAWRENCE M WOOD & SCOTT A FOUNTAIN & CAROL D HURTT - LAWRENCE M WOOD AKA LAWRENCE MATTHEW WOOD - GAIL A FOUNTAIN AKA GAIL ANN FOUNTAIN - CAROL D HURTT AKA CAROL DARLENE HURTT SCOTT A FOUNTAIN AKA SCOTT FOUNTAIN - RICHARD R DIECKMANN - FCM CUST FOR FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC LAWRENCE MATTHEW WOOD - GAIL A FOUNTAIN & LAWRENCE M WOOD AS COPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET T WOOD - GAIL A

A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father, Daniel Lara, have been set for March 4, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 7, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT

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