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Bill Gripman and Jean Martin chat over coffee and tea at the first 2020 meeting of the Parker Breakfast Club at Parker Adventist Hospital on Jan. 6. NICK PUCKETT
Group takes stock as it hits 50th anniversary Parker Breakfast Club unsure what future holds BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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Spend a morning with the Parker Breakfast Club and learn about the town first-hand from the people who helped make it what it is today. On Jan. 6, the group met for its 50th year at its regular spot today, the Parker Adventist Hospital. In 1970, the group met for the first time at the Ruth Memorial Chapel.
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The group’s 50th year meeting comes with one sour note: It may be the club’s final year. At one end of the table is Jean Martin, the granddaughter of Charlie O’Brien, a revered contributor to the town who is the namesake for O’Brien Park downtown. One of the town’s original councilmembers, Martin is the last living member of the O’Brien family living in Parker and a regular of the club. “I have so much history with this town,” Martin said, “I can’t even remember it all sometimes.” The room boomed in laughter. Around
the table were Bill Gripman, whose late wife, Nancy, started the Parker Task Force; Pat Bygott, who founded the University of Parker (PU) Marching Band and works at the historic Herzog House in Parker; Brian O’Malley, a dedicated parks volunteer for the Douglas Land Conservancy; and other engaged members with strong ties to the town. The group began as an all-men’s group based out of the Ruth Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church SEE GROUP, P6
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Battle lines drawn for legislative session Transportation, gas tax, less-known Labor Peace Act emerge as top 2020 contention points
total solution on its own, but “it stops the bleeding,” she added. Holbert currently opposes a gas tax increase, arguing the state already pulls in enough to pay for transportation if it chose to, but he said an increase would likely have bipartisan support. “I’ve heard from voters, even in Douglas County, who say if you want more transportation money, do it through the gas tax,” Holbert said.
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In Colorado’s second year of total statehouse control by Democrats after the 2018 election, one top Republican is hanging onto his optimism. “I know the constitution very well,” said Chris Holbert, state Senate minority leader. “I take some level of positive outlook on I know how this game must be played and not be played.” Colorado has a long history of bipartisan cooperation, Holbert said in a phone call ahead of the Jan. 8 kickoff of this year’s state legislative session, the roughly four-month period in which bills are passed. State House Speaker K.C. Becker sounded Holbert similar notes, saying her Democrats constantly try to shape bills in a bipartisan way despite their wide majority. For all the talk of cooperation, though, the state Legislature is headed for friction on Becker both well-worn fights — such as transportation funding and health care costs — and lesser-known nuggets, including the state’s Labor Peace Act, which affects how workers
From left, House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, Senate Assistant Minority Leader John Cooke, House Speaker K.C. Becker and Senate President Leroy Garcia on stage at the annual Business Legislative Preview. The Jan. 7 event in downtown Denver was hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Competitive Council, a business advocacy organization. ELLIS ARNOLD decide to form unions. Another defining issue for Democrats will be paid family leave, a proposal that returns this year after lawmakers in 2019 approved a study on how it would work. Here’s a look at what both sides are saying about those issues and how they may play out in this year’s session. Gassed up The multi-billion-dollar shortfall at the Colorado Department of Transportation rolls onward, and Holbert, the state senator from Parker, argues the state has enough money in its current revenue structure to pay a large amount down each year. “We want the minimum each year to be $300 million for transportation,” Holbert said, adding he’d like that amount to go toward paying back
bonds, or debt that governments take on to pay for long-term projects. Becker, of Boulder, took issue with the characterization that the state hasn’t recently prioritized transportation funding enough. “Our transportation was initially intended to be funded by the gas tax,” Becker said in a phone call. That’s important “especially given that the state picks up a greater and greater share of K-12 education than it did 30 years ago.” A dollar in gas tax revenue today was worth much more decades ago when the tax was first passed, Becker said. One idea is to tie the tax — which has long sat at 22 cents per gallon — to inflation. It’s unclear exactly how much more money that would pull in: Over a few decades, it would garner somewhere in the billions, Becker said. It isn’t a
Health care options Some Democrats’ desire for a public option — a government-run type of health insurance Coloradans could choose — drew fire even before the session kicked off. “There’s no appetite on our side of the aisle,” Holbert said. “There’s not unanimous appetite on the Democrat side too … I’m hearing secondhand.” State House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, a Castle Rock Republican, argued a public option would drive health care costs up and push doctors out of the state. “Quite frankly, the public option scares the heck out of me. It’s not a small step toward single-payer — it’s a giant leap toward single-payer,” Neville said on stage Jan. 7 at the Business Legislative Preview in downtown Denver. “Single-payer” — which is not being proposed — means one government-run agency oversees health insurance for everyone, rather than having multiple competing insurance companies. A public option, on the other hand, would add a government program alongside the current private insurers. Supporters of a public option say it would drive costs down by creating more competition SEE SESSION, P8
Q&A with state Sen. Jim Smallwood BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado Community Media asked the following questions of state Sen. Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, ahead of the 2020 legislative session, which began Jan. 8. Smallwood represents Senate District 4, which includes Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Parker and Larkspur. What can be learned from the 2019 session? I suppose that depends on who you ask. For me, I’ve learned that if you want to get something done in the minority, you might have to pull out all the stops. When Democrats tried to kill Senate Bill 25, my legislation to require the teaching of Colorado’s Safe Haven law in schools, it required a great deal of effort, organizing, and alerting the public and the media to
keep that bill alive. And remember, that wasn’t even considered a controversial bill. What bill or bills are you most looking forward to working on in the 2020 session? I am most looking forward to working on bringing down Coloradans’ health care costs without initiating a government takeover of the entire system. Democrats already appear all-in on a “public option” that will result in cost shifting by rate-setting, which Smallwood means while some Coloradans may benefit in the short term, many Coloradans will end up paying more in the long term. My focus is on more marketdriven solutions that don’t get the government nearly as involved in the doctor/patient relationship.
Considering Proposition CC’s failure in November, what steps should be taken for transportation and education funding? Before Proposition CC, and before the Democrats took over in 2019, we passed Senate Bill 18-001, which would ask the voters of Colorado to utilize revenue we already had (i.e. no raising taxes) to bond and make a large payment towards the Department of Transportation’s $9 billion backlog. Last session, Democrats postponed that bonding measure going to voters in order to try and pass Proposition CC. They asked Republicans to go along with it, and we did, hoping that Democrats would allow that bonding measure to go to the ballot this year in good faith. What do you envision as the most daunting challenge this session? It’s easy to make predictions, and it’s even easier for those predictions to fall through. In a broad sense, I think the most difficult part of the session will be what it was last year — getting
Democrats to bring everybody to the table. Democrats won their majorities — they won the governorship — but there is still a large percentage of the population that feels ignored, disregarded and neglected. I will do everything I can to make sure their voices are heard. Describe a successful 2020 session. It’s difficult to have a wildly successful session when you don’t have the votes to pass — or scuttle — any legislation. For me, a successful session will include revamping the health insurance “reinsurance” program, which astoundingly actually increased net premiums to the vast majority of subsidized insurance purchasers in Douglas County and the Front Range. I plan to help bring forth market-based solutions on holding down hospital costs in the health care system while also ditching the idea of a public option. I’d also love to see Democrats give careful consideration to Republicans’ education ideas.
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STEM victims cite ongoing trauma in legal filing Injury, wrongful death claims detail fallout for victims of school shooting BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Theater students at STEM School Highlands Ranch sat in their classroom on May 7 listening in terror as gunfire erupted in a nearby classroom. Shouting followed the gunshots, and then they heard threats being made in the hallway while the shooting continued. One theater student recalled locking the door and telling everyone to take cover as her teacher “froze.” Amid the chaos, students thought they heard one of the shooters trying to enter their room. The students’ accounts were detailed in notice of claims filed by two families against the Douglas County School District, STEM School Highlands Ranch and the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office. The claims allege the school and district mishandled threats to STEM’s safety and missed warning signs that the suspects could become violent. The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office did not provide adequate security for the school either, according to the families. A school resource officer was not assigned to STEM following a dispute between the school and sheriff ’s office over the officer’s duties. STEM hired private security for the year. The two families’ claims call for the amount of damages to be decided at trial. The shooting left 18-year-old senior Kendrick Castillo dead and eight more students injured. Castillo died while trying to tackle one of the shooters. John and Maria Castillo, Kendrick’s parents, also filed a claim alleging the state agencies caused victims personal injury, seeking $500,000 in damages for “the wrongful death” of their son. Student Brendan Bialy, who rushed one of the suspects with Kendrick and fellow student Josh Jones, filed a fourth claim and is seeking $1 million in damages. STEM students Devon Erickson, 19, and Alec McKinney, 16, were arrested the day of the shooting for allegedly plotting the attack and opening fire in a British literature course. They face 44 felony charges each for their suspected roles in the shooting. “Notice of claims” are written notices to government agencies, filed when someone believes the public entity caused personal injury or a wrongful death and intends to file a lawsuit. The claims, first reported by The Denver Post and obtained by Colo-
from the school without questionA parent also warned of a future rado Community Media through a ing him, according to the Castillos’ school shooting at STEM, but the public records request, say parents claim. district and charter school “failed warned the district and STEM of A spokeswoman for the Dougto take apa dangerous las County School District said propriate culture at the the district had no comment on and necesschool that the claims at this time. A spokessary action could foster a woman for STEM said the school to protect school shootdisagrees with the claims but Kendrick ing. could not comment further. Castillo and The school The Castillos’ attorney, Dan Capother stuknew both dents, faculty lis, provided a statement to media suspects had but said they could not provide and staff at mental health STEM School interviews at this time. concerns “Mr. and Mrs. Castillo are Highlands and were determined to do everything in Ranch,” the “outcasts and their power to prevent Colorado claim states. loners, prone students and teachers from being The disto anti-social shot to death in their school. That trict did not behavior,” includes using the legal process to provide “the Bialy’s claim reveal the full truth about what led appropriate states. John Castillo, individuals” up to the attack that took the life Bialy now of their heroic son Kendrick,” the suffers “exfather of STEM shooting victim or STEM statement reads. School treme trauma, Kendrick Castillo Highlands John Castillo told Colorado PTSD, grief Community Media he could not Ranch with and anxiety” comment on the claim at this time. information as a result of He said he is focused on keeping regarding the shooting, Erickson and Kendrick’s memory alive through according to honors the teen has received since McKinney, and both the school and the document. “These injuries are his death, but he believes the district failed to notice warning serious, debilitating and permaclaims will shed light on what led signs of future violent behavior nent in nature,” it says. Bialy to the tragedy. from each of the teen suspects, the joined the U.S. Marine Corps after “It’s about trying to make our claim states. leaving STEM but left, he says, schools and communities safer by The district and STEM didn’t because of his conditions. obtaining truths and details about prevent the suspects from bringThe theater students reported what happened on May 7,” Castillo ing weapons into the school and similar traumas. The students still said. allowed Erickson to come and go experience nightmares, flashbacks and post-traumatic stress symptoms, according to their notice of claims. Their claims state “numerous concerns were raised by STEM School Highlands Ranch parents to the school administration and staff related to one of the suspected gunmen” in the 2018-19 school year. Another parent called the school district in December 2018 with concerns. The district wrote to STEM WHO: For entrepreneurs with a business idea detailing the parent’s concerns and or who are less than one year in business directing the school to investigate, according to the document. The WHEN: parent feared a repeat of ColumWed., January 22 | 10AM-12PM | Englewood Library bine or Arapahoe High School shootings. COST: FREE The school initiated a “Jane Doe” lawsuit against the parent, who REGISTER to receive location details and updates: was anonymous. The district and Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com/training school’s handling of the complaint resulted in a “chilling effect” on parents who might raise concerns Auroraabout the school, the claims states. South Metro The Castillo family’s claim states SBDC SERVICES STEM School Highlands Ranch SBDC and the Douglas County School Helping existing District failed to protect Kendrick Free one-on-one business consulting and new businesses and the school by not addressing grow and prosper multiple warning signs. Training for entrepreneurs By appointment only: As of April 29, 2019, an internet user based in Littleton edited the Business events and resources SBDC Host: school’s Wikipedia profile to say CITY OF AURORA ‘Do they work? We shall see,” in Aurora Municipal Center regard to the school’s anti-suicide and school shooting prevention programs described on the webCITY OF ENGLEWOOD page. Englewood Civic Center Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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in downtown Parker. Parker United Methodist Church in 1970 has changed over the years in membership and venue, but never in its purpose to be a social and educational club for people who live in Parker. The members congregate regularly to talk, to eat breakfast, but most importantly, to learn about the town in which they live. “I love what it stands for in the community: learning and continually learning about things that are impacting us,” said Nancy Bruscher, a business owner and mother of two, who is the youngest member of the group and has helped keep the group going despite its aging population, along with Genese Sweeney. “I’m not even in the same generation as some of these people, but I keep making it a point to go there,” Bruscher said. “I think that speaks volumes about the group: despite lifestyle and failing health, these people have found a community to help learn from each other and stay informed.” For the first time this year, the group eliminated dues, the money from which would be donated to certain guest speakers throughout the year. Sweeney, who has lived in Parker since 1984, said she is not optimistic about the group continuing much longer. “I feel it will be the end, but we’re at least going to do the full year,”
The Parker Breakfast Club has met for 50 years but is in danger of dissolving as membership continues to dwindle. Sweeney said. As the sun began to rise over the Rocky Mountains in the backdrop, the members, about 16 on Jan. 6, wrapped up their breakfast and headed to a conference room for a speaker, like every meeting for the past 50 years. The group used to meet weekly. That moved to monthly and
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conference centers at Parker Adventist Hospital, its current home. “Today we had 16 … in my book that’s a nice number,” Bruscher said, looking at the group filing into a conference room. “I would love to see it grow, but if it doesn’t, I think 16 people is enough to keep our group going.”
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Parker woman suspected in kidnapping conspiracy
Cynthia Abcug, 50, arrested in Montana Dec. 30 BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Parker woman was arrested Dec. 30 in Kalispell, Montana, on a charge of conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The Parker Police Department had is-
sued the warrant for the arrest of Cynthia Abcug, 50, on Oct. 1. Abcug attempted to carry out a kidnapping emboldened by QAnon members in October, according to the arrest Abcug affidavit. QAnon is a farright group known for its conspiracy theory of a “deep state” plot against
President Donald Trump. The FBI in May classified QAnon extremists as a domestic terrorism threat, the affidavit states. Abcug disappeared in September and a warrant was issued for her arrest by the Parker Police Department on conspiracy to commit kidnapping charges Oct. 1. SEE KIDNAPPING, P20
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Douglas County’s growing senior population and adults with disabilities will see improved transportation services thanks to a $494,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. The grant, received by Douglas County, will fund door-to-door, demand-response transportation services through the end of the year, according to a news release. All Douglas County seniors and adults with disabilities, regardless of geographic location, are eligible to receive these
transportation services from this grant through a Douglas County administered program. The grant-supported services will provide access to resources including medical care, employment, and recreation, thus contributing to the individual’s quality of life, the release said. The Board of County Commissioners approved the grant agreement at the Dec. 17 business meeting. “This program helps seniors stay in their homes, where we know they have a better quality of life,” Commissioner Lora Thomas said at the meeting, the release said. “Access to
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for private companies. An alternative route is the “total cost of care” proposal, Becker said at the Jan. 7 event, referring to a limit for how much costs can rise for each sector of the health-care industry. Republicans say they want to focus on more on price transparency than price controls. Becker pointed to a lack of accountability in different parts of the insurance system. “People across nation are dealing with growing and growing and growing health-care costs,” Becker said. “You have pharmaceutical companies point to the (pharmacy benefit managers) and PBMs point to insurers and insurers point to hospitals and everyone says, ‘It’s their fault.’” Leave is back In 2019, Democrats’ push to allow
workers up to 12 weeks of paid family leave — to care for a sick family member, tend to a personal medical issue or take care of a new child — eventually lost steam, with lawmakers passing a study on the program instead. The program would have required the state to collect a premium on each person’s paycheck, with employees and employers sharing the cost. Someone earning between $12,001 and $20,000 a year would pay from $38 to $64 a year into the fund, and employees earning $60,001 to $80,000 would pay from $192 to $256. “I’m glad we took a pause to not pass it last year and get a real actuarial analysis done,” Becker said. Unlike during last year, the Legislature now may consider a “private marketplace solution” instead of a more state-led model, Becker added. It’s unclear how the proposal will ultimately shape up. Fears about how a family leave program could affect small businesses were one of the reasons the
proposal couldn’t succeed last year, Becker said. “Those things have to be revisited. My district includes a lot of seasonal workers,” Becker said, adding that this year’s attempt needs to “provide greater assurances to small business.” Laboring in details Something even local political junkies may not have encountered before is the Colorado Labor Peace Act, a law that labor advocates want to change. In some states, approval by more than 50% of workers is enough to create a union, but Colorado’s law requires two rounds of voting, according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. The first, a “vote-to-have-a-vote,” requires approval from 50%, plus one of the employees in the company, according to Metro Denver. If that hurdle is cleared, a second vote takes place, and if 75% approve, all employees must pay dues and belong to the
union. Some advocates want to make it easier to unionize. Neville and Senate Assistant Minority Leader John Cooke, a Greeley Republican, said they aren’t interested at all in changes. If the bar for unionizing gets lower, “we’re going to see a huge (conflict) between labor and management,” Cooke said at the Jan. 7 Legislative Preview downtown, which was hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Competitive Council, a business advocacy organization. Becker framed the issue within “the broader topic” of how workers are doing in Colorado and said Democrats want to make sure “no one feels left behind in this economy.” “It’s one idea to say: How do we make sure everyone is benefiting, that workers have their best opportunity to benefit from a thriving economy?” said Becker. “So I think that’s one solution folks are looking at.”
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Researchers: Some pet products touted as CBD don’t have any ‘Wild West’ status reflects lack of federal standards for increasingly popular material BY MARY ESCH ASSOCIATED PRESS
Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the cannabis derivative produced calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats. But some of these products are all bark and no bite. “You’d be astounded by the analysis we’ve seen of products on the shelf with virtually no CBD in them,” said Cornell University veterinary researcher Joseph Wakshlag, who studies therapeutic uses for the compound. “Or products with 2 milligrams per milliliter, when an effective concentration would be between 25 and 75 milligrams per milliliter. There are plenty of folks looking to make a dollar rather than produce anything that’s really beneficial.” Such products can make it to the shelves because the federal government has yet to establish standards for CBD that will help people know whether it works for their pets and how much to give. Still, there’s lots of individual success stories that help fuel a $400 million market that grew more than tenfold since last year and is expected to reach $1.7 billion by 2023, according to the cannabis research firm Brightfield Group. Amy Carter of St. Francis, Wisconsin, decided to go against her veterinarian’s advice and try CBD oil recommended by a friend to treat Bentley, her epileptic Yorkshire terrier-Chihuahua mix. The little dog’s cluster seizures had become more frequent and frightening despite expensive medications. “It’s amazing” Carter said. “Bentley was having multiple seizures a week. To have only six in the past seven months is absolutely incredible.” But some pet owners have found CBD didn’t work. Dawn Thiele, an accountant in Oak
Creek, Wisconsin, said she bought a $53 bottle of CBD oil from a local shop in hopes of calming her 2-yearold Yorkshire terrier during long car trips. “I didn’t see a change in his behavior,” said Thiele, who nonetheless remains a believer. “The product is good, it just didn’t work for my dog,” she said. Compound comes from hemp Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a non-intoxicating molecule found in hemp and marijuana. Both are cannabis plants, but only marijuana has enough of the compound THC to get users high. The vast majority of CBD products come from hemp, which has less than 0.3% THC. CBD has garnered a devoted following among people who swear by it for everything from stress reduction to better sleep. Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which eased federal legal restrictions on hemp cultivation and transport, unleashed a stampede of companies rushing products to the market in an absence of regulations ensuring safety, quality and effectiveness. Products for people were swiftly followed by CBD chewies, oils and sprays for pets. “The growth is more rapid than I’ve seen for any product in 20 years in this business,” said Bill Bookout, president of the National Animal Supplement Council, an industry group whose member companies agree to testing and data-gathering requirements. “There’s a gold rush going on now. Probably 95 percent of the industry participants are responsible, but what’s dangerous is the fly-bynight operative that wants to cash in.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is developing regulations for marketing CBD products, for pets or people. This year, it has sent warning letters to 22 companies citing violations such as making claims about therapeutic uses and treatment of disease in humans or animals or marketing CBD as a dietary supplement or food ingredient. “It’s really the Wild West out there,” said S. David Moche, founder of Applied Basic Science, a company formed to support Colorado State University’s veterinary CBD research and
now selling CBD online. He advises consumers to look for a certificate of analysis from a third-party testing laboratory to ensure they’re getting what they pay for. “Testing and labeling is going to be a critical part of the future of this industry,” Moche said. Wakshlag said products must be tested not only for CBD level, but also to ensure they’re free of toxic contaminants such as heavy metals and pesticides and have only trace amounts of THC, which in higher levels is toxic to dogs. Bookout said his organization has recorded very few health incidents involving CBD and no deaths. Still, scientific documentation of CBD’s safety and efficacy is nearly nonexistent. That’s starting to change, however. A small clinical trial at Colorado State University published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association in June found CBD oil reduced seizure frequency in 89 percent of the epileptic dogs that received it. A clinical study headed by Wakshlag at Cornell, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science in July 2018, found CBD oil helped increase comfort and activity in dogs with osteoarthritis. Study moving forward Stephanie McGrath, a Colorado State University researcher, is now doing a larger clinical trial by Parker Chronicle – 4.73” W x 6”funded H
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Sheriff’s podcast discusses enforcement of red flag law Extreme risk protection orders will follow protocol explained by Spurlock BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock explained how the county will enforce the state’s new red flag law in a 45-minute podcast interview released Jan. 6. First, Spurlock explained why he decided to support the legislation, which allows law enforcement to confiscate someone’s firearms if a judge determines he or she is a threat to themselves or others. “There were a number of cases that really struck our agency hard,” Spurlock said. The civil order, called an extreme risk protection order, also prevents the person from being able to purchase guns. In reference to this provision, Spurlock pointed to two incidents in Douglas County where mothers shot their children and then killed themselves. “They didn’t own guns, they went and bought them and within 24 hours, they committed a murder-suicide,” he said. “This will help us prevent that from happening.” Spurlock also explained how his office will pursue and enforce the orders, emphasizing how much must be done in order for an ERPO to be enforced. “(There are) a lot of steps before we will take anyone’s property away from them,” he said. Under the policy, a deputy who seeks to file a petition for an ERPO must get
permission from their division commander. While deciding if they should file for an order, they will consider how often they’ve had to visit the individual and how those interactions went, he said. “It’s important to look at the history of the person,” he said. “How many times have there been credible, documented threats not only to their own lives but to others? Those are the things our deputies are looking at, they’re looking at patterns.” If an order is granted, Spurlock the deputies involved are required to “collect and evaluate enough background information to safely execute it,” according to the sixpage policy. They also will consult the county’s crisis-response team, which is made up of deputies who specifically respond to mental health calls, according to the policy. The sheriff also answered questions about hypothetical scenarios where an angry spouse maliciously attempts to get someone’s guns confiscated. “We get these calls all the time. People make threats because they are in the middle of a divorce or child custody,” he said, “and we investigate those.” Spurlock pointed out that there is a provision in the law stating that anyone who makes false accusations for an ERPO can be charged. Finally, Spurlock affirmed himself as a supporter of gun rights. “I am a Second Amendment guy,” he said. “I’m involved in a number of pro-gun programs.” The podcast episode is available online at dcsojusticetalk.podbean.com.
Aurora officer pleads guilty to drunken driving BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
An Aurora police officer who lives in Parker pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Annette Brook, 56, was sentenced to 20 days of in-home detention and 12 months of probation by Douglas County Court Judge Susanna Meissner-Cutler Jan. 9. Brook, while off-duty, collided with a concrete barrier near westbound C-470 and Lucent Boulevard in Douglas County June 17, according to a news release issued Jan. 13. Brooks told investigators she fell asleep at the wheel. Her blood-alcohol content was 0.277.
The legal limit is .08. A loaded handgun was found in a bag in her car, a 2017 Jeep Cherokee, as well, according to the release. “Nobody is above the law in our community. Police, plumber, principal, or otherwise are equally protected and accountable under our laws,” said District Attorney George Brauchler. “When a well-investigated DUI Brook case is brought to us, we will pursue it without regard to title, occupation, station or demographic. DUI is dangerous, illegal and wrong every single time.”
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VOICES The speed of the game is in our hands
few years ago, we all talked about the easy button. It was a meme before there was anything even known as a meme. There was an WINNING icon with a big red button that we all WORDS recognized without hesitation, it was the easy button. The point the company was trying to make is that it doesn’t have to be difficult to make a quick buying decision or find the proper solution. Michael Norton Today it seems like we may have replaced the easy button with the “Fast” button. Let’s think about this for just a
moment. And although I recognize that every sports analogy doesn’t resonate with every reader, here are a few examples of how we all may think about or consider the “Fast” in life. Let’s consider the following: the pace at which football is played. It is a fast and furious sport at any level, and now more so than ever. In baseball we used to be amazed at the length of a home run, and now we look at the speed and trajectory of the pitch and the exit velocity and launch angle of the home run. In golf, it’s no longer just how far we crush our drive, it’s how fast our clubhead speed was when we hit that drive. OK, forget about sports analogies for a moment. Let’s look at the Food Network and the amazing chefs who
compete with precision at breakneck speed to complete challenges. As we watch, we hang on to every turn and churn, and the accuracy of every dish prepared for the judges. Our palms sweat almost as much as the competitors until the final bell. Life happens that fast too, doesn’t it? We all hear about how life comes at us “hard and fast.” Movies have been popularized by the fast and the furious, hoping to draw us in as we watch and wait for the climactic moment. First question: Who is in control here? Does the speed of the game, the flow of information, and the pace at which we all try and compete make it so much harder than that of any easy button that we may ever push in the game of life?
I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Senator effective, bipartisan Sen. Gardner has been characterized as “not doing anything” for Colorado. Actually, he has done a lot for us. I was most impressed with Ambassador Nikki Haley when she visited here a few months ago, sharing with us how well respected Sen. Gardner is in D.C. Here are a few of his accomplishments: • Eight BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW: five by Obama, three by Trump. This is more than the entire current Colorado delegation combined. • BROUGHT BLM HQ TO GRAND JUNCTION: After coming up with the idea to relocate BLM headquarters West in 2016 and introducing legislation, Gardner worked with the
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administration to make this a reality and the BLM headquarters will now be relocating to Grand Junction. • THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION ACT: One of Gardner’s landmark pieces of legislation that overhauls our nation’s science programs and benefits several federal science labs headquartered in Colorado. • MORE THAN $300 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS: Gardner worked with his colleagues to secure money in infrastructure grants for the state and will continue to support efforts to improve and rebuild our state’s infrastructure. This $300 SEE LETTERS, P16
Second question: Does the flow of information alone makes it almost impossible for us to keep up? OK, both rhetorical. The game of life and the speed of the game get faster every day. Not because we want them to, but because it happens. Technology, access to information and the expectation around response times has created a greater sense of urgency than any time in history. The bad news is that what seems like too fast today will seem like a snail’s pace tomorrow. The good news is this: No matter how fast and furious, or no matter how hard and fast life seems to come at us, we can all make the decision to slow it down. Wait. What? SEE NORTON, P16
First is probably special, but the heck with that
will never be recognized as the first to do anything. I wasn’t the first in my family to graduate from high school or college, or become a schoolteacher, or nothing. Unless you stretch it. I was the first member of my family to almost back over actress Elke Sommer in a Pacific Palisades parking lot. I’d like to see the QUIET day when being the DESPERATION first this or that to do this or that isn’t mentioned — at least not right away. Wikipedia’s second sentence on its Barack Obama pages states he was “the first African American to be Craig Marshall elected to the presidency.” I’m betting Smith he would prefer to have attributes, accomplishments, and what kind of a father he is listed beforehand. Some firsts are worth recognizing: Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing
Norgay. Others are misleading or in dispute. Charles Lindbergh was not the first man to fly across the Atlantic. Not by eight years. The first man to reach the North Pole was Frederick Albert Cook. No, it was Robert Peary. No, it was Cook. What was the very first rock ‘n’ roll record? Many think it was Bill Haley and the Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock.” Others think it was “Rocket 88,” a song written by Ike Turner and sung by Jackie Brenston. Anyone here heard of Jackie Brenston? I didn’t think so. Being first can have its advantages. Some scholarships are available for “first-generation college students.” The stipulations are you’re the first person in your immediate family to attend college and neither of your parents has a college degree. That seems slightly skewed. If your parents attended college but did not receive degrees you
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How will the new SECURE Act affect you?
s you start the new year, you may have an opportunity to boost your retirement savings thanks to sweeping changes in the SECURE Act bill that was passed and signed into law in December 2019. This bill changes the rules your tax-advantaged accounts must follow for funding, distributions and the way they are administered. It also helps part-time workers save for retirement, small-business owners to band together to create a retirement plan, parents to fund more of their children’s education with a 529 plan and parents adopting or having a child to cover some of those expenses without penalty. Here are some of the highlights of the SECURE Act. • 72 is the new 70 1/2 for IRAs - You will now have until age 72 to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD) from an IRA. Previously, it was age 70 1/2. You can also continue contributing to your IRA even after you turn 72 if you have earned income. This is a major win for retirees, because it allows tax-deferred earnings to continue growing over time before having to withdraw a minimum amount each year. • Death of the Stretch - Prior to the bill, if you had an IRA and left it entirely to your children, those children could “stretch” distributions out over their lifetimes. With the new rules, those children will have to take distri-
butions for the full balance of the IRA over 10 years. Compressing that time frame means larger distributions, which will likely result in a larger tax liability during what may be some of an IRA beneficiary’s prime earnings years when he or FINANCIAL she may be in higher STRATEGIES tax brackets. Also, if you have established trusts as your beneficiary, check with your advisor to see how that impacts your beneficiaries. Some trusts may force all the distributions out in the 10th year, which could be Patricia Kummer contradictory to your original estate planning goals. • Penalty-Free Distributions for Children — The SECURE Act allows parents to withdraw up to $5,000 from an IRA or 401(k) to pay for adoption or childbirth expenses without penalty, but taxes will be due on the amount distributed. The benefit here is, if you don’t have access to other sources of funds, your retirement accounts are now an option. The downside is that, while it’s good to have options, there may be better ways to fund these kinds of expenses, since distributions from your 401(k) may hinder the growth of your retirement account in the long run. • Small-Business Owners — Now
small-business owners, regardless of the industry they work in, can band together to create what’s called a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). If you are a small professional practice, restaurant, or family-owned business, it is now easier to establish a retirement plan. Under the SECURE Act, small businesses can get together and create a PEP, which allows them to share costs, investment lineup, and any annual administrative duties involved in maintaining the plan. Small businesses will also receive a tax credit for implementing automatic enrollment. • Part-Time Work, Full-Time Retirement Account — Prior to the SECURE Act, part-time employees could be excluded from employer retirement plans, but now individuals who have worked with a company at least three years and at least 500 hours per year or 1,000 hours in the past year can enroll in their employer plan. • Additional Options in your 401(k)
— One of the goals of the SECURE Act was to address the increasing problem of individuals retiring and not having adequate savings or being unsure about how to invest their retirement proceeds to adequately meet their cash-flow needs in retirement. To address that challenge, retirees may may now more easily purchase an annuity within their retirement plan to help ensure they have a steady stream of income throughout retirement. • 529 Plans Improved — The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 expanded the role of 529 plans so families could use them for educational expenses prior to college. The SECURE Act continues that trend by allowing individuals to use 529 plan funds to pay off up to $10,000 of student loans per year. The state of Colorado has not yet adopted SEE KUMMER, P16
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Holiday icons are recycled at sites around metro area BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
cott Lamb and his son Patrick pulled into a Highlands Ranch lot and parked next to a pile of discarded Christmas trees. The mound spanned several parking spaces and filled the surrounding park with a fresh piney aroma. Then they set to work untying a 15-foot tree from their vehicle. Within a few minutes the pair hoisted the tree in the air and tossed it onto the mix of firs. For years, the family used an artificial tree, but now they get a permit to scout and cut down a live one. They found this year’s near Deckers. “It’s just fun going out and cutting your own tree,” Scott said. The father and son pulled away, having closed the Christmas season by recycling their carefully selected tree. As they left, seven other men walked back and forth between the pile and a large woodchipper, dragging a tree in each hand to then stuff into the grinding machine and whittle down to mulch. Assistant Director of Parks, Trails and Building Maintenance Randy Burkhardt said Christmas tree recycling has been offered by Douglas County longer than he’s been employed there, and he’s approaching his 20-year work anniversary. The county recycles on average 4,300 trees each year. It’s also a longstanding tradition in Jefferson County, said Carlos Atencio, the county’s road and bridge operations manager. Atencio is rounding out 16 years with the county, which has operated its tree recycling program “for as long as I can remember.” Christmas tree drop-off sites pepper the Denver metro area as counties and municipalities offer the service starting after Christmas, running through the end of January. Employees who oversee the programs said recycling offers a service to the community by giving residents a place to take their tree, and provides them with fresh mulch for their yards. Trees are shredded into mulch, which many places offer for the community to pick up and use. Recycling programs might even save some taxpayer dollars, Atencio said. When people dump trees at inappropriate sites, “we end up having to go out and dispatch vehicles to pick up those trees anyway,” he said. Jefferson County’s program has mostly eliminated dumping at random properties and roadsides, he said. Mulch in Douglas County is available now and free to anyone. The rules are simple. You load. You haul. Take as much as you need.
Douglas County recycles roughly 4,300 Christmas trees annually.
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A woodchipper flings shredded trees onto a pile of mulch in Highlands Ranch. Curt Cloan, a manager with Douglas County Parks, Trails and Building Grounds, said the county’s four locations are open to anyone, including the handful of commercial Christmas Tree lots that have made use of the program in recent years. Jefferson County is limited in space at the dropoff location and only allows residential use of the program, not commercial. The Lamb family has recycled live trees in Douglas County for about four years. For Scott, it’s a convenient way to dispose of the family’s tree. “I think it’s fantastic,” Scott said. The family hasn’t taken advantage of the free mulch yet — they don’t have a great vehicle for hauling it, he said — although he might change his mind moving forward. They always have a need for mulch, he said, and make regular use of the recycling program.
Before dropping off a Christmas tree for recycling, remove all decorations — ornaments, lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, tree stands, etc. Trees that are flocked or sprayed with artificial snow cannot be recycled. Arvada Dates: Now through Jan. 19 Locations: Lake Arbor Lake Park, 6400 Pomona Drive; Stenger Fields, West 58th Avenue at Oak Street Time: Anytime at Lake Arbor Lake Park; 6 a.m. to dusk at Stenger Fields More information: Contact the Arvada Parks Department, 720-898-7410 Castle Rock Dates: Now through Jan. 31 Locations: Founders Park, 4671 Enderud Blvd.; Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail Boss Drive; Paintbrush Park, 3492 Meadows Blvd. Time: Anytime More information: crgov.com/2892/ Christmas-Tree-Recycling Denver Dates: Now through Jan. 31 Locations: Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-Off, 7352 E. Cherry Creek Drive South; Havana Nursery, 10450 Smith Road Time: Cherry Creek, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; Smith Road, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday More information: denvergov.org/ treecycle Douglas County Dates: Now through Jan. 31 Locations: Bayou Gulch, 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker; Challenger Regional Park, 17299 E. Lincoln Ave, Parker; Fairgrounds Regional Park, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock; Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch Time: Anytime More information: Douglas County Parks
and Trails, 720-733-6990 Englewood Dates: Now through Jan. 31 Locations: Bates Logan Park, 2938 S. Logan St.; Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Drive; Centennial Park, 4630 S. Decatur St. Time: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information: Englewood Parks Department, 303-762-2684 Highlands Ranch Dates: Now through Jan. 17 Locations: Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Circle; Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle; Toepfer Park, 9480 Venneford Ranch Road Time: Anytime More information: Highlands Ranch Metro District, 303-791-0430 Jefferson County Dates: Now through Jan. 31 Location: Jefferson County Road and Bridge South Shop, 9509 W. Ute Ave., Littleton Time: Anytime More information: Road & Bridge District II Shop, 303-271-5219 *Businesses and commercial use of this service is not permitted, residents only *Additional sites may be available at the town/city level Parker Dates: Now through Jan. 29 Location: Salisbury Park, 12010 S. Motsenbocker Road, east paved parking lot Time: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information: Town of Parker, 303840-9546 Westminster Dates: Now through Jan. 27 Location: City Park Fitness Center, 10475 Sheridan Blvd., lower parking lot Time: Anytime More information: Westminster Parks Department, 303-658-2192
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Longhorn drive launches another National Western Stock Show 115th go-round for iconic event begins with cattle traversing downtown street BY CHRISTINA STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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housands of people lined 17th Street in downtown Denver to watch the annual National Western Stock Show Kick-off Parade on Jan. 9. The parade highlighted Colorado’s Western heritage with equestrian organizations, horsemanship performances and the traditional longhorn cattle drive.
This year’s grand marshal was Jake Jabs of American Furniture Warehouse fame. The stock show is a Colorado tradition established in 1906. The Stock Show features Western heritage, education and entertainment throughout the event, including professional rodeos, livestock exhibits and shows, fiddle competitions, artisans and vendors. The Stock Show prides itself on youth involvement, such the Westernaires, 4-H and Future Farmers of America. In its 115th year, the National Western Stock Show, which started Jan. 11, runs through Jan. 26 at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver. To learn more, visit nationalwestern.com. The Westernaires, a youth equestrian organization based in Jefferson County, perform during the Stock Show Kick-off Parade in downtown Denver on Jan. 9.
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Abstract artist to share techniques, approaches
enver-based abstract artist Homare Ikeda will teach “A New Look at Tools and Skills” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 7 for guild members and guests of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. Cost is $35 for members, $50 non-members. SONYA’S (Membership costs SAMPLER $40) See heritageguild.com. Ikeda uses unusual tools, such as a twig or piece of cardboard to create paintings, and will encourage exploration. Works by derjue Littleton artist rita Sonya Ellingboe derjue is exhibiting her work at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, through January 30. The exhibit is called “now and then.” Open during library hours. Free. Women composers “Works by Women Composers” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker starts off the Parker Symphony’s year in
advance of Women’s History Month in March. February is Black History Month and the orchestra includes “Mississipi River Suite” by Florence Price, a gifted black woman. Other female composers include Fanny Mendelssohn-from Mozart’s time and Hildegarde Von Bingham. Extended museum hours The Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers extended hours through Oct. 30 and offers a special exhibit: “The Science Behind Pixar.” Tickets: dmns.org/PIXAR. Highlands Ranch Historical Society “UFO/Alien Abductions” — a firsthand account by Sean Bartok, is the program for the Highlands Ranch Historical Society on Jan. 20 at the monthly meeting at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Members will have the new Historic Douglas County Calendar for sale ($5). Depot Art Gallery “First Impressions” is an exhibit of works by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild’s nine new members — through Feb. 2 at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave. Littleton. SEE SAMPLER, P18
The iconic longhorn cattle drive makes its way along the parade route during the Stock Show Kick-off Parade in downtown Denver on Jan. 9. PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN
A miner and his burro represent Colorado’s mining history at the Stock Show Kick-off Parade in downtown Denver on Jan. 9.
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wouldn’t be the first person in your family to attend college. Other first-generation college scholarships have additional requirements, including Hispanic ancestry, U.S. citizenship, and full-time enrollment. As a former college professor, I always thought getting them in the door wasn’t the biggest challenge. It was sending them out with an education and a degree. One day we will have a woman in the White House and then what larks. It will be a great day in the morning. There will be parades. Books will be written about it. The rest of the world will yawn because there have been women in powerful positions for centuries in many other places. I’d like to know about a few food firsts. Who ate the first snail, and why? Have you heard of a fruit called a durian?
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Yes, no one, and I mean no one or any situation, can dictate how we respond to the fast and furious and the hard and fast that life throws at us at any given moment or time in our lives. The only person who can control how we respond is us. The more we press forward in the need for speed, the more we all try and live up to that speed. And the more we recognize that we are in control of where our foot
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January 17, 2020J Durian are banished in some hotels and the public transportation in southeast Asia. Why? Because of its odor, which can be overpowering. Maybe anything looks edible if you’re starving. No one in my immediate family has eaten haggis, tripe, or khash. I admit to Spam, but my Spam days ended about 50 years ago. I couldn’t even face it in college when I was down to my last pesos. The first American-made selfie (1839), the first to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (1901), and the first public showing of a bikini (1946) were all memorable moments in history. Robert Cornelius took the first photographic self-portrait outside the family store in Philadelphia. It’s been non-f-stop ever since. It doesn’t always pay to be first: The second mouse gets the cheese. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net. is on the accelerator, the more likely we are to control the speed of the game. How about you? Is it all moving too fast? Are you in control of the speed of the game? I really would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we know how to control the speed of the game it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
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Charlie Daniels to headline fair STAFF REPORT
An iconic member of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame will return to the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo this summer. Charlie Daniels is known for using his music to support the U.S. military, underprivileged children and others in need. From his award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and well-loved country hits, Daniels has left an indel-
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million includes I-25 North and South. • PUBLIC LANDS: Gardner led the fight and cut a deal with members of both parties to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which was a major win for Colorado’s public lands. Gardner has also passed several bills that expand Colorado’s public lands. We need to keep Sen. Gardner in D.C. fighting for Colorado! Jim Young Parker Up to interpretation? Regardless of whether you support gun control or not, it appears that the Douglas County policy is the most unclear and potentially overreaching when comparing views between some metro area sheriffs in last week’s article “Sheriffs’ views vary on red flag law.” Sheriff Spurlock is the only sheriff among those interviewed in the article who did not say what his office will do when someone doesn’t surrender their weapon. By contrast, Jefferson County Sheriff Shrader
ible mark on America’s musical landscape. “I have great memories of seeing him perform at the fair and rodeo in 2003,” Roger Partridge, the chair of the Board of Douglas County Commissioners, said in a news release. Charlie Daniels Band will take the stage at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now. For information about the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo, visit www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com.
clearly said that “according to the law, if a person declines to surrender his or her guns and a (red flag) court order is able to verify that they do possess them, the judge will then issue a search warrant.” As stated in the Second Amendment, a regulated militia is the very reason that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” That’s too black and white for many people to accept, but that is our constitutional law. Using his own words, Spurlock said that it’s impossible to say what his office will do when someone doesn’t surrender his or her weapon. It’s ironic that Sheriff Spurlock could therefore be unintentionally supporting actions of a future police state. More than ever, his policy, or in this case the lack thereof, reinforces the need for the Second Amendment intended to protect us against this very kind of loose interpretation of the law. How fortunate we are in Douglas County to have county commissioners all united in support of the Second Amendment and opposed to this law. Smith Young Parker
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CLUBS Editor’s note: Clubs listings are published free, on a space-available basis. Listings are submitted by the community; to submit a new listing, or to make changes to or remove an existing listing, contact hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Support AA Parker 12x12: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays at 7051 E. Parker Hills Court, Parker. Step program; non-smoking. AA Parker Men’s: 9 a.m. Saturdays at 7051 E. Parker Hills Court, Parker. Non-smoking; wheelchair accessible. AA Cracker Factory: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at 19580 E. Pilgrims Place, Parker. Closed, women’s group; non-smoking. AA Just Another 24: 7 p.m. Saturdays at 10270 S. Progress Way, Unit B, Parker. Non-smoking; wheelchair accessible. Adoptees In Search is for adult adoptees and others involved in adoption who believe adult adoptees have the right to know their birthparents and that birthparents have the right to know their adult birth children. Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month, except in December, in room 137, Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive, Parker. Call Maggi Pritchard at 303-8988164 for information. Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial
aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www. affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guidepaying-for-college/. Al-Anon at the Trinity Lutheran Church meets at 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 4740 N. Highway 83, south of Ponderosa High School. Call 303-841-7232. To The Rescue special needs Adult Day Care available seven days a week at 18320 E. Cottonwood Drive, Unit G, Parker. Call To The Rescue at 720-8512100 for information. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12step program for anyone who is struggling with the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of life. General meeting format includes worship, teaching, personal recovery testimonies, gender-specific small-group interaction, and fellowship. We meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Call 303-841-9292. Colorado Symphony Guild, Highlands Ranch/ Lone Tree chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Room 212, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Contact 303-308-2462, admin@coloradosymphonyguild.org or www.coloradosymphonyguild.org. Divorce Care, a class and support group at Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church, meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Visit www.divorcecare@pepc.org or call 303-841-2125.
Douglas County Association for Gifted & Talented is a nonprofit group of parents, educators and community leaders that supports the educational and emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners in Douglas County. Affiliate of the Colorado Association for GT and the National Association for GT. Find our mission, newsletters, events and general information at www.dcagt.org. Dr. Phil Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in Parker. E-mail June at tman373@comcast. net. EMPOWER Colorado, South Metro Support Group for parents of children with mental illness. Learn how to handle mental health challenges within the family and how to collaborate with the school system. Find out how to access resources for mental health care services. E-mail listserv and educational classes are also available. Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, 2nd floor, one block East of Dry Creek (next to DirecTV and the Light Rail) Englewood, CO 80112. Dinner will be served (usually pizza or Subway). Contact Carol Villa at kyvilla@aol.com or 1-866-2134631. Healing Rooms of Franktown is the first and third Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. for anyone needing physical, emotional or spiritual healing at Castlewood Canyon Church, 389 Castlewood Canyon Road in Franktown. For more information, call 303-688-8730. SEE CLUBS, P20
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Open 10-5 Tuesday-Saturday/11-4 on Sunday. 303-7950781, depotartgallery.org. Guangdong Modern Dance Guangdong Modern Dance performs “Beyond Calligraphy” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Newman Center, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Newmantix.com. Satirical comedy “Squirrels” by Robert Askins will play Jan, 17 to Feb. 9 at the Aurora Fox theater. 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Missy Moore is director. Tickets: $33/$26. 303-7391970, aurorafoxartscenter. org. Christie masterpiece Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” as adapted by Ken Ludwig will be presented at the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre Jan. 31 to May 17 on select dates. This will be part of the repertory company’s calendar, alongside “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Small Mouth Sounds.” 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.
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THINGS to DO
Castle Rock
Untangling Your New England Roots: An Overview from the Seven Years War to the Conclusion (Program): 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn more at www. crcgs.com, under “Programs.” Introduction to Family Tree Maker: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Learn the advantages to keeping the family tree on a personal computer rather than a commercial family tree website, explore the toolbars and menus and how they function within the various workspaces available in the software, and how to create a family tree. Participants must have loaded the software onto their laptop prior to this class. Go to http://www.crcgs.org Rock the Castle Ukulele Strummers: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Ukulele lessons will progress with new chords, simple songs, and a chance to mingle with other ukulele enthusiasts. For adults. No registration required; 303-7917323 or DCL.org.
Centennial
Concert of Hawaiian and Tiki Music: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial. Part of the church’s Music with a Mission Concert Series. The performance is free, with a love offering going to St. Francis Center, which serves the homeless in the community. The Hala Kahiki Band (Pineapple Band) performs. Learn more at www.gshep.org/music-with-amission-concert-series. What Would Nancy Drew Do in the Quest for Missing Family? 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com or go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Presenter is Ellen Kowitt. Used-Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
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this week’s TOP FIVE Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Festival: 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream. Hands-on crafts for children and stories centered around the unity of humanity. Free family event hosted by the Baha’is of Castle Rock. Contact castlerockbahais@gmail.com. UFO/Alien Abductions, First-Hand Accounts: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthurc Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Sean Bartok will talk about his and his family’s numerous encounters with extraterrestrials, and will share photos. Go to http://thehrhs.org.
26 at the Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. Gently-loved picture books, hardbacks, paperbacks and better books for sale. Sunday is bag day. We provide the bag and you fill it for $7. Offered by the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries.
The Choir of Man: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23, and 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Cast of nine performs hairraising harmonies, high-energy dance, and live percussion with foot-stomping choreography. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org. Explore the Impeachment Process: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. The process of impeaching a president is complicated both politically and procedurally. Join Active Minds for an in depth look at how the process works and a review of historical impeachments. When Will They See Us? on display through March 11 at the PACE Center Art Gallery, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tya Anthony, Rochelle Johnson, Autumn Thomas, Ella Marie Ray, and Brigitte Thomas shine a light on contemporary issues for black women artists. Go to https:// parkerarts.org.
Ages 2 and older. Learn more at https://hrcaonline.org/about-us/ guides-communication/calendarschedules/event-details/superheroes-unite-44.
Altius Quartet Concert: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Go to https:// englewoodarts.simpletix. com/e/46961 or call 303806-8196. Kids’ Zone: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with crafts and a special treat. For ages 8-12. No registration required; 303-7917323 or DCL.org.
Magic Show: 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Jeff Jenson, a Denver magician, performs. Tickets and information at 303-791-2500 or HRCAonline.org/tickets.
Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends: 10-week seminar begins Thursday, Jan. 23. Meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 26 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce, or the ending of a love relationship. Contact Beth Walker, 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@ gmail.com.
Superheroes Unite: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at Southridge Rec Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Spiderman will put little superheroes through superhero training. Dress up in superhero costume.
Winter Cultural Series, Heritage Irish Stepdancers: 7-8 p.m. Jan. 23 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Go to https://hrcaonline.org/about-us/ guides-communication/calendar-
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ThunderRidge Student Art Show: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 5 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch.
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Life, the Universe and Everything: 5:45 p.m. Jan. 21 at Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. The library, in conjunction with The Masonic Philosophical Society, explore a new topic every month with a goal toward self-awareness. No registration required.
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ICD Support Group: noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Topic is “ICD’s and Heart Failure” with guest speaker Elizabeth Grossnickle. Registration required. Go to https:// www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9125. Hands-Only CPR: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Watch a video and practice CPR on a manikin. Limited to 20 students per class. Registration required. Go to https://www. southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9078. Beginner Genealogy Workshop: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Contact ColumbineGenealogy@gmail. com or go to www.ColumbineGenealogy. com. Presenter is Jean Larson Adams. Call Bemis Library at 303-7953961 or go to www.littletongov. org. Fee includes the book “How to Do Everything Genealogy,” 4thed. by George G. Morgan.
Nutrition Lecture Series, Intermittent Fasting: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 23 at South Denver Cardiology Associates, 1000 SouthPark Drive, Littleton. Learn the research on intermittent fasting and the ways it can be done. Go to https:// www.southdenver.com/eventregistration/?ee=9121.
Australia Day Celebration: Jan. 26, 1 p.m. at Bega Park, 2250 Littleton Main St., Littleton; followed by a holiday lunch at 2 p.m. 3 Margaritas, 5690 E County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. Bega/ Littleton Sister City Exchange is a community group that visits Bega Australia every 5 years; the next trip is in 2021. Contact maryrecht@hotmail.com or attend the lunch to learn more about the group. First Impressions, New Member Show: through Feb. 2 at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Show displays the art of the nine new members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. Go to http://depotartgallery.org.
Lone Tree
National Geographic Live: Photography Without Borders: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org. Cross That River: A Concert About the Black West: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.LoneTreeArtsCenter. org.
Stars of Tomorrow Auditions: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Only 100 applicants will be accepted; application deadline is Jan. 24. Final competition is Friday, April 3, at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Scholarships awarded. Find applications and more information at www.castlerockkiwanis.org.
Teen Court General Legal Training: 6-8 p.m. Jan. 24 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Lone Tree Municipal Building, 9220 Kimmer Drive, Ste. 100, Lone Tree. Mandatory training for volunteers (ages 12-17) who want to serve on Lone Tree Teen Court’s Peer Panels. To register, to go https:// cityoflonetree.com/event/teencourt-general-legal-training-3-2 to complete form. SEE CALENDAR, P20
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Healthy Lifestyle meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Church at Parker, 12250 N. Pine Drive. Call Dede at 720-851-1135. Learning English? Douglas County Libraries offers Saturday morning practice sessions at which those learning English can engage in casual conversation with others. DCL also offers ESL Book Clubs, where English learners can read and discuss specific books. Both meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers. For dates, times and locations, call 303-791-7323.
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STEM Adventures Event: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Kiddie Academy of Lone Tree, 10344 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Activities are based on two themes that combine elements of science, technology, engineering and math in interactive projects. Themes are Superheroes of STEM and Let’s Build It: Cup Towers. Contact 720-805-3500 or lonetree@ kiddieacademy.net. Classic Albums Live: Damn the Torpedoes: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Vocalists and musicians honor Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ 1979 album. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org. SPARK! Alliance: Visual Arts: Commissioner’s Choice: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Interactive discussion using curated pieces from the Commissioners’ Choice exhibition. Call 720-509-1000 or go to www. lonetreeartscenter.org.
Non-Surgical Treatments for Joint Pain and Orthopedic Conditions: noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at Centeno-Schultz Clinic, 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 105, Lone Tree. Free lunch and learn program. Light lunch provided. RSVP at https://centenoschultz.com/stem-cell-seminar.
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Kidney Smart education classes, presented by DaVita Kidney Care, are offered from 6-7:30 p.m. the first and second Wednesday of every month, and from 10-11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of every month, at DaVita Parker Dialysis, 10371 Parkglenn Way, Suite 180, Parker. Instructor-led kidney health education classes will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about how kidneys function, the effects of kidney disease and the various treatment options available to patients as well as the role medications, diet and nutrition play in disease management and prevention. They are offered at no cost. Classes are open to those diagnosed with kidney disease, along with their caregivers, family and friends. To enroll in a class, contact Julie Hobbins at 720-456-9391. DaVita also provides an online kidney disease
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Abcug’s daughter, whose name was redacted in the affidavit released by the 18th Judicial District, said Abucg began to get into conspiracy theories and was “spiraling down it.” She also said Abcug became abusive toward her and talked about plans of a “raid” where Abcug and QAnon members intended to kidnap Abcug’s other child, whose name was also redacted. Abcug had lost custody of both her children and the raid intended to get one of her kids
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group. Parker Pals is a monthly self-help group for people with MS sponsored by the NMSS CO-WY Chapter. Meetings are the second Friday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College in Parker. Family and care partners are welcome. Parker Pals provide support, MS education, shared information, speakers, and programs. Contact Kathie Spies, group leader, for information, 720-842-0401. Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-4311754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754. Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Fridays at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive. Contact Marie at 303805-9296. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. back, according to the affidavit. Officers searched Abcug’s home, on East Mainstreet, and found bracelets that read “QAnon qmap.pub” and “@ StormIsUponUs.” Also according to the affidavit: Abcug had stopped going to therapy for two months before her arrest. She began to talk more about “the raid” to kidnap her other child. A man reportedly connected with the QAnon group, identified as “Ryan” in the police report, was living with Abcug for a week-and-a-half before the scheduled raid in September, who said he was there for their protection. Abcug did not show up for an emergency court hearing Sept. 30, 2019.
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Her hard work pays off Q&A with Banko What’s your favorite pre-game meal? I usually eat spaghetti the night before a game just because the carbs will give you energy. Who is your favorite athlete and why? Klay Thompson. He barely takes any dribbles and still works really hard to get open shots. What or who motivates you most to excel in sports? I would say Mickey DeVries, my coach. I don’t know if I would have been able to get much better if it wasn’t for him. What do you like to do away from sports and school? Me and my friends like going on hikes to like Breckenridge or someplace. I just enjoy the views.
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annah Banko has worked hard to polish her basketball skills, and the labor has offered dividends. Banko, a 5-foot-11 senior at SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch, has committed to play basketball at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. “When I first started here I really couldn’t shoot, I couldn’t dribble, I couldn’t pass,” explained Banko. “All I could really do is post up off the block because I was bigger than the other kids.
I would just turn and shoot and I would just like fade away. “Now I am able to be a guard if I need to be and bring the ball up, I can play on the wing and I am also able to finish with contact and shoot now.” That is, the extra work paying off. “I saw the most improvement through the summer,” said Banko. “So I would come to SkyView and I would lift in the morning, then I would run sprints on the track, then I would have our SkyView practice and have club practice. And then I would go home and run three miles. So that was my entire summer. It was basketball and getting better.”
COACH’S TAKE: ‘She is a great leader. She has really committed herself from her freshman year, and all that work is starting to pay off for her. She’s worked on her handle and jump shot and now she does a little bit of everything for us. She plays every position you can play and does a good job.’
What are your plans after high school? I am going to go to Bethany and major in exercise science. Then I am going to go get my masters in athletic training. Do you have a routine before shooting a free throw? I always have to have my right foot perfectly lined up with nail directly in the center and then I bounce the ball once, twist the ball and then go down and shoot my free throws. Any reason you seem to be a calm on the court? I want to stay calm and my one goal is to lead by example. I am still accomplishing that. Every once in a while during a game I will freak out, but I will say you need to stay calm because all the freshmen are looking up to you. Have a suggestion for whom to feature in Student-Athlete Spotlight? Email Jim Benton at jbenton@
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Soccer player, coach and teacher has much to juggle
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icole Rodriguez has acquired the ability to balance all the activities going on in her life. Rodriguez is a 27-year-old World Language teacher at Castle View High School who will be starting her fourth season as the girls soccer coach this spring. And she’s on the national women’s soccer team for Puerto Rico and is now spending time training to be ready when called. OVERTIME “Playing is fun, but I have to work,” said Rodriguez. “Balancing the training and the working and all that is hard at times.” Her parents Jim Benton were born and raised in Puerto Rico and Rodriguez has aunts and uncles who still live on the island. Rodriguez was born in Connecticut; attended Notre Dame, where she played soccer; and then she played international soccer for GC Honka in Finland and for Durham in England, where she received a master’s degree in intercultural communication. Players on Puerto Rico’s national team have been working to improve poor conditions for women, and there is a new president of the Puerto Rico Football Federation. However, the organization is still disorganized, and no friendly matches have yet to be scheduled for this year. The next World Cup will be in 2023, and World Cup qualifying is set for 2022. Olympic qualifying was held four months ago but Puerto Rico did not qualify. “There’s six or seven who have been playing together since we were 19,” said Rodriguez. “That core group wants to make it as far as possible in World Cup qualifying. They are extending the groups for the next World Cup and at that time I will be 29. So that will kind of be our last go-round. “We want to make sure that we leave soccer in a really good state when we are done so that the girls who are growing up won’t have to go through what we went through.” SEE BENTON, P31
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ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs. Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of countries. Contact: 800-733-2773, go to www.ASSEhosts.com or email asseusawest@asse.com AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world. Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the
Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus, 1811 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch Join a dedicated group of volunteers working to support the operations of this nationally ranked children’s hospital. We are recruiting South Metro Volunteer Chapter members who serve at events in the community to
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Colorado Refugee English as a Second Language Program: Teaches English to recently arrived refugees, who have fled war or persecution in their home country. In Colorado, refugees are from Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Iraq, Eritrea and D.R. Congo, among others. Need: Volunteers to teach English. Tutoring takes place in the student’s home. Refugees live throughout Denver, but the largest concentrations are in Thornton, near 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and in east Denver/Aurora, near Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street. Other Details: Tutors do not need to speak the student’s language. Most participants are homebound women and small children, adults who are disabled, and senior citizens. Many are not literate in their first language, and remain isolated from American culture. Requirements: Volunteers must attend training at Emily Griffith Technical College in downtown Denver. Sessions take place every 6-8 weeks. Go to www.refugee-esl.org for information and volunteer application. Contact: Sharon McCreary, 720-423-4843 or sharon.mccreary@emilygriffith.edu. Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. SEE VOLUNTEERS, P31
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‘Vast majority’ of vaping illnesses blamed on vitamin E BY CARLA K. JOHNSON ASSOCIATED PRESS
Health officials now blame vitamin E acetate for the “vast majority” of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses and they say doctors should monitor patients more closely after they go home from the hospital. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the updated advice Dec. 20. And, in a related move Dec. 20, authorities investigating how patients obtained possibly tainted vape products said they have shut down 44 websites advertising the sale of illicit vaping cartridges containing THC. The new medical advice is based on a close look at about 3% of vaping illness patients who returned to the hospital after discharge and seven who died after hospital discharge. The study suggests that vaping illnesses can get worse, even deadly, after patients leave the hospital and doctors should check on patients within two days of sending them home. The two-day followup after hospital discharge is shorter than the previous recommendation of one to two weeks. Compared to other vaping illness patients, those who went back to the hospital were more likely to have chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or other breathing problems such as sleep apnea. Those who died after hospital discharge were more likely to be 50 or older. The CDC also released new infor-
mation that continues to point to a culprit: vitamin E acetate, a thickening agent that’s been added to illicit THC vaping liquids. THC is the chemical in marijuana that makes users feel high. A report published in the New England Journal of Medicine identified the substance in the lung fluid of 48 out of 51 vaping illness patients and did not find it in the lung fluid of healthy people. Vitamin E acetate also has been found in vaping product samples. In the strongest language yet about what’s caused the outbreak, Dr. Anne Schuchat of the CDC told reporters during a telephone briefing on Dec. 20 that it is her “conclusion” that vitamin E acetate caused the illness in “the vast majority of patients.” The nation’s outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries continues, but new cases are on the decline. More than 2,500 cases of vaping illness have been reported by all 50 states. There have been 54 deaths and more deaths are under investigation. Interviews with patients and families led investigators to some of the websites that were shut down by the Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The agencies did not announce any criminal charges. The 44 website domains — with names including Stoners Marketplace and Anonymous Meds — now direct visitors to a message in red letters that says “This Site Has Been Seized.” Investigators have said they are not interested in taking action against individuals who use vaping products, and are focused instead on suppliers. Some of the websites shut down were scam sites intended to collect money without ever mailing consumers any products, authorities said.
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To Whom It May Concern: On 10/30/2019 1:01:00 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 11/15/2019 2:15:00 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 11/22/2019 3:51:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County.
Original Grantor: PAUL NG Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE PLUS FUNDING INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-5, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/2/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 2/9/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007012825 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $399,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $360,033.92
Original Grantor: THOMAS J FELDHAUS AND KERRI A FELDHAUS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMEOWNERS LOAN CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MTGLQ Investors, LP Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/30/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 12/16/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004127661 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $330,400.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $319,688.98
Original Grantor: Theodore James Veltrie AND Kelly Lynn Veltrie Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for New Day Financial, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LSF8 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/21/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 11/3/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006094817 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $315,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $299,611.84
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.
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 9, BLOCK 1, STONEGATE FILING NO. 1C AMENDED, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10038 Chelmsford Ter, Parker, CO 80134-9548 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 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: 12/26/2019 Last Publication: 1/23/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 10/30/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee
The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R DOUGHTY Colorado Registration #: 40042 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 18-020048
*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0215 First Publication: 12/26/2019 Last Publication: 1/23/2020 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 4, BLOCK 10, ROWLEY DOWNS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 20119 East Edinborough Ct, Parker, CO 80138 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 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: 1/16/2020 Last Publication: 2/13/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/18/2019 CHRISTINE DUFFY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: RANDALL CHIN Colorado Registration #: 31149 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008563819 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0232 First Publication: 1/16/2020 Last Publication: 2/13/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
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INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #001-20 SOLAR TRASH COMPACTORS for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS
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.**Modification Agreement - Limited Term signed by Kelly Lynn Veltrie and Theodore James Veltrie on December 11, 2014 **Loan Modification Agreement - Fixed with Term Extension signed by Kelly Lynn Veltrie and Theodore James Veltrie on August 18, 2018 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: All the Real Property together with improvements, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Douglas and State of Colorado described as follows: Lot 31, Block 1, Stroh Ranch Filing No. 6-A, County of Douglas, State of Colorado. Being the same property conveyed to Theodore James Veltrie and Kelly Lynn Veltrie, Joint Tenants by Deed from the Ryland Group, Inc., a Maryland Corporation Recorded 03/21/2000 in Deed Book 1821 Page 2006, in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Douglas County, Colorado. Which has the address of: 19252 East Hollow Creek Drive , Parker, CO 80134-3424 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 11, 2020, 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: 1/16/2020 Last Publication: 2/13/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 11/25/2019 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 #: 7225-3030 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE
KAREN J RADAKOVICH Colorado Registration #: 11649 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE , BOULDER, COLORADO 80305-5575 Phone #: (303) 494-3000 Fax #: Attorney File #: 7225-3030
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*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website : http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2019-0236 First Publication: 1/16/2020 Last Publication: 2/13/2020 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Bids and Settlements Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2020-003 will be received by the Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of This project consists of placement of 1,000 tons of hot mix asphalt patching and 92,106 tons of hot mix asphalt overlays at various locations throughout Douglas County as part of Schedule A. The project also includes placement of between 12,282 tons and 18,423 tons of hot mix asphalt overlay using one of three methods (conventional rotomill and overlay, hot in-place recycling and repaving, or surface recycling combined with overlay) on Flintwood Road and Singing Hills Road in Douglas County. The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items: · Removal of Asphalt Mat · Reset/Adjustment of Manholes/Water Valve boxes · Removal/Replacement of pavement markings · Unclassified Excavation · Aggregate Base Course Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 936412 First Publication: January 9, 2020 Second Publication: January 16, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #001-20 SOLAR TRASH COMPACTORS for PARKS, TRAILS & BUILDING GROUNDS The Parks, Trails & Building Grounds Division of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase, delivery, and maintenance of approximately seventy (70) new Solar Trash Compacting Stations, as specified. The County expects to order seventy (70) of the solar trash compacting stations; however, this number is an estimate of the County’s needs and the County may order more or less solar trash com-
Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified firms for the provision of the purchase, delivery, and maintenance of approximately seventy (70) new Solar Trash Compacting Stations, as specified. The County expects to order seventy (70) of the solar trash compacting stations; however, this number is an estimate of the County’s needs and the County may order more or less solar trash compacting stations, of various quantities and intervals at the County’s sole option, contingent on available funding.
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The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
Bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 001-20, Solar Trash Compactors” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 3:00pm, on Friday, January 31, 2020 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.
Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 936467 First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January 16, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #002-20 DOUGLAS COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER INTAKE DOCK REMODEL PROJECT
The Department of Facilities, Fleet, and Emergency Support Services, in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office, of Douglas County Government, hereinafter referred to as the County, respectfully requests bids from responsible qualified general contractors for the remodel of the intake dock area at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center.
ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE VISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOW ALL POTENTIAL BIDDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE WORK SITE AND DISCUSS THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BEGIN IN THE LOBBY OF THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE CENTER, 4000 JUSTICE WAY, CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ONLY THOSE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ATTENDING THE MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS PROJECT.
The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. IFB documents are not available for purchase from Douglas County Government and can only be accessed from the above-mentioned website. While the IFB documents are available electronically, Douglas County cannot accept electronic bid responses.
Four (4) copies of your bid response shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked “IFB No. 002-20, Justice Center Intake Dock Remodel Project” and mailed or hand-carried to the address shown below prior to the due date and time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will not be accepted. Bids will be received until 10:00am, on Thursday, February 13, 2020 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, in-
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R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV262 DIVISION 8
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so the reach may broaden). Requirements: must be 18 years or DEPENDENCY SUMMONS older; background check required, This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 as is an in-person interview at the FROM PAGE 21 FROM PAGE 22 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, office at 190 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019. 80203. Honor roll World Cup qualifying was held in 2018 DenverandAudubon: Provides engaging TO: DUSTIN BASIL QUICK, D.O.B.: Contact: Amberrae at 720-665-5656 Each week, performances of South and educational birding and wildlife and Rodriguez missed a couple Castle 03/31/1978 Public Notice Metro athletes and teams will be highprograms at the Audubon Nature View games, but her assistant coach (rider phone) or rides@drmac-co. TO THE RESPONDENT INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) lighted. This week’s performances were Center at Chatfield StateNAMED Park ABOVE: and You org. Go to https://www.drmac-co. Madison Atherton stepped up to help. are hereby notified that a petition has been filed Public Notice #002-20 which alleges the above-named child is de- org/volunteer DOUGLAS COUNTY JUSTICE selected from games, matches, meets held throughout thethat Denver metro area. “I was gone for 2 1/2CENTER weeks and I pendent or neglected as per the facts set forth in DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, INTAKE DOCK REMODEL PROJECT between Jan. 3 and Jan. 9. Need: the Volunteers assist with missed our first two rounds of playoffs,” Dependencyto and Neglect Petition, a copy of STATE OF COLORADO which may be obtained at the office of theDouglas County 4000Libraries: Justice Way elevates The Department of Facilities, Fleet, and EmerTy Doan had a goal and assist as the nature programs at the Audubon recalled Rodriguez. “My assistant coach Douglas County Attorney’s Office or the Douglas Castle Rock, CO gency Support Services, in conjunction with the Heritage hockey team built a 3-0 lead and Center, maintaining our community inspiring a love of is really awesome. TheGovernment, girls never comCounty District Court.our native plant Douglas by County, CO 80109 Sheriff’s Office, of Douglas County hereinafter referred to as the County, respectheld on for a 3-2 win over Battle Moungardens, public outreach, school proreading,THE discovery and connection. plain and they understand that I probA Return of Service and Adjudicatory Public Notice PEOPLE OF THE STATE fully requests bids from responsible qualified Hearing for Respondent Dustin generalonly contractors forathe remodel years of the in-left and I OF opportunities COLORADO tain on Jan. 6. grams, fundraising, officeFather projects orBasilNeed: Volunteer ably have couple consist Quick and Dispositional Hearing for the PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID take dock area at the Robert A. Christensen Cherry Creek had five players score in coordinating community want to make the most of it.” assistance, weekly shelving Respondents have been events. set for February 3, ofInevent Justice Center. the Interest of: 2020 Chatfield at 8:30 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas orMAYZEE sealed bids for 2020 Sidewalk SPRESSER, 5/27/2019; double figures, led by Jana Van GytenLocation: State Park and Besides teaching and preparingSeparate for the bookstore shifts,D.O.B.: tutoring, StoryCounty District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Repair and Curb Ramp Retrofit Project, ZANDER SCHWINDT, D.O.B.: 2/21/2019 ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 @ 10:00 beek’s 19 points, in a 78-47 girls basketball offsite locations around Denver. time helpers, and more. upcoming Castle View season, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Douglas County Project CI 2020-001 will be Children, A.M., THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY SITE Rodriguez received by the Owner, Douglas County GovVISIT RELATED TO THIS PROJECT. THE win over Cherokee Age Requirement: 18 years or older trains with Renee Balconi Your presence before this court is required toRequirements: ernment, Department of Public Works Engineer- Trail on Jan. 8. And concerning: Attend an orientaMANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL ALLOWand ALL practices defend against the claims in this petition. IF tion. ing, Philip 100 Third Street, DOMONIQUE D.O.B.: 2/26/1993, POTENTIAL BIDDERS THEwith OPPORTUNITY Landon Boyd had a goal and assist for year-round volunteers; 13-17 for We will SCHWINDT, provide training. Spefour times a week the Real U19 De- S. Miller Building, YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until TuesMother; TO VIEW THE WORK SITE AND DISCUSS while Simon Herz assists in summer campINprograms. requirements are listed in each velopment Academy team. PROCEED YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT cific day, February 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. This collected twoPublic TYLER SPRESSER, D.O.B.: 6/22/1990, THE PROJECT DETAILS. THE MANDATORY Notice project consists of Chaparral’s This project consists the FURTHER TO communiCONDUCT AN ADJU- opportunity’s Father to Mayzee Spresser; SITE VISITteammates WILL BEGIN INand THE LOBBY OF joke 4-1of hockey victory over Valor Contact: Kate NOTICE, Hogan at details. “My I always that removal and replacement of approximately DICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: UKNOWN, THE ROBERT A. CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY 29,610 linear feet of curb, gutter and JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY PossibleVisit FatherVolunteerConnectDC. to Zander Schwindt; CENTER, JUSTICE Christian onsidewalk, Jan. 6. DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADOtyoutreach@denveraudubon.org orADJU-Contact: we have4000 to be readyWAY, andCASTLE we are always and approximately 8,145 square yards of conDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT MICHAEL SHOWALTER, D.O.B.: 5/14/1991, ROCK, COLORADO 80109. ONLY THOSE 4000 Justice Way Payton Muma and Taylor Ray each 303-973-9530. org and search Douglas County training,” added crete pavement, and curb ramps, at various locOR NEGLECTED CHILD. Possible Father for to Zander Schwindt; PROSPECTIVE BIDDERSRodriguez. ATTENDING THE Castle Rock, CO ations throughout Douglas County. Bid items inRespondents, MANDATORY SITE VISIT WILL BE ALDouglas County, CO 80109 scored 12 points to help Highlands Ranch Libraries opportunities. She is also anxious for the spring clude hot mix asphalt for patching, unclassified You have the right to request a trial by jury at LOWED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THIS post abase 50-24 girls basketball win over DenvertheRegional & also And season the Castle View girls team to and aggregate excavation course. adjudicatoryMobility stage of thisAccess petition. You P R O J E C Tfor . THE PEOPLE OFPine THE STATE have the right to legal representation at every KATE SCHWINDT, Maternal Grandmother; OF COLORADO Creek on Jan. 7. Council is a resource for transportaFriends League Harmony start. stage of the proceedings by counsel of your ownDumb The Contract Documents will be available after DARREN SCHWINDT, Maternal Grandfather; The IFB documents may be reviewed and/or choosing, or if you are without sufficient finan10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Special Respondents. printed from the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing In the Interest of: Douglas County senior Tim Broom tion. The ride share program is for Equine Center: Cares for homeless “They know I have really high expectacial means, appointment of counsel by the through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System MARIA FAUSTINA BORASH, System website at www.rockymountainbidsysscored 25 points, orhadD.O.B.: six rebounds, six thoseCourt. whoTermination face intellectual devel- legal re- horses other equines. tions and I also think respect those of your parent-child Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) 2/12/2002, Attorneyand for Department: tem.com. IFB documents are not they available for lationship to free your children for adoption is aNeed: they them may be obtained at the and aboveseven address.steals Child,in a 83-58 boys JohnVolunteers Thirkell, #13865to work with horses purchase fromthey Douglas County Government assists opmental disabilities. Depending because know I am notand asking possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remElectronic versions of the Plans obtained by any R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 can only be accessed from the above-menedy is pursued,we youcan are entitled to a hearing be- and otherdo,” means than as described above may not over basketball triumph Chatfield on on capabilities, help them And concerning: to dowebsite. anything that can’t orarewon’t other opportunities. Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 tioned While the IFB Idocuments a Judge. You also have the right, if you are be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s 4400 Castleton Ct. available electronically, Douglas County cannot Jan.a 7. find afore ride ortocan set upappoint, with our said Rodriguez. Must be 16 years indigent, have theone Court at no ex-Requirements: responsibility to obtain complete set of the MEGAN K. BORASH, D.O.B.: 9/3/1981, Castle Rock, CO 80109 accept electronic bid responses. pense to you, one expert witness of your own old, Project Mother; (303) 814-5325 Jim BentonDouglas is a sports writer for drivers. pass a background check, and “For example, I run a lot of their fit- Plans and Specifications. choosing at any hearing on the termination of County will not be held responsible for misinDUSTIN BASIL QUICK, D.O.B.: 3/31/1978, FAX 303-479-9259 Four (4) copies of your bid response shall be Community Media. He has been Need: your Volunteer drivers in and around able to commit to at least three ness with them. Theyplainly know I am formation not askparent-child relationship. If you are a minor, be receivedColorado from private plan rooms. Father; jthirkel@douglas.co.us submitted in a sealed envelope marked you have the right to the appointment “IFB No. 002-20, Center Intake Dock ReLEE ALVAREZ, D.O.B.: 10/12/1949, Arapahoe lreigrut@douglas.co.us covering sports in theJOHN Denver area since County (oprganization is of a hours a week for three months. ing them toJustice do something unreasonable Guardian ad litem to represent your best inA PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at model Project” and mailed or hand-carried to the Maternal Grandfather, tjoaquin@douglas.co.us terests. a.m. on Wednesday, January addressisn’t showngoing below prior the due date andI’m 10:00 Respondents. CASE NUMBER: 19JV308 or DIVISION 8 1968. He can 29, be2020, reached at jbenton@coloralooking to expand when the right Contact: 303-751-5772 www.ddfl. that totohelp them. willing at the Department of Public Works Engineering, time. Electronic and/or faxed bid responses will docommunitymedia.com orforatDepartment: 303-566-4083. opportunity uphave forthis funding, to that with and Maddie does You have comes the right to matter heard by org. Philip S. too. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite DEPENDENCY SUMMONS not do be accepted. Bids them will be received until Attorney
10:00am, on Thursday, February 13, 2020 by the Douglas County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 100 Third Street, Suite 130, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Bids will not be considered which are received after the time stated, and any bids so received will be returned unopened.
Bids and Settlements
Douglas County Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities, informalities, or irregularities contained in a said bid and furthermore, to award a contract for items herein, either in whole or in part, if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County to do so. Additionally, we reserve the right to negotiate optional items/services with the successful bidder.
Please direct any questions concerning this IFB to Carolyn Riggs, Purchasing Supervisor, 303660-7434, criggs@douglas.co.us, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Legal Notice No.: 936469 First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January 16, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID
Separate sealed bids for 2020 Sidewalk Repair and Curb Ramp Retrofit Project, Douglas County Project CI 2020-001 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 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. This project consists of This project consists of the removal and replacement of approximately 29,610 linear feet of curb, gutter and sidewalk, and approximately 8,145 square yards of concrete pavement, and curb ramps, at various locations throughout Douglas County. Bid items include hot mix asphalt for patching, unclassified excavation and aggregate base course.
The Contract Documents will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, through Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website (www.rockymountainbidsystem.com) or they may be obtained at the above address. Electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms.
A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the same address. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 29,610 linear feet of curb, gutter and sidewalk • 8,145 square yards of concrete pavement, and curb ramps
220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. All questions are due to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the same address.
Bids and Settlements
The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities: • 29,610 linear feet of curb, gutter and sidewalk • 8,145 square yards of concrete pavement, and curb ramps Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work as set forth herein. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Daniel Roberts, P.E., Project Engineer at 303.660.7490. Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No.: 936470 First Publication: January 16, 2020 Second Publication: January 23, 2020 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: MARIA FAUSTINA BORASH, D.O.B.: 2/12/2002, Child, And concerning: MEGAN K. BORASH, D.O.B.: 9/3/1981, Mother; DUSTIN BASIL QUICK, D.O.B.: 3/31/1978, Father; JOHN LEE ALVAREZ, D.O.B.: 10/12/1949, Maternal Grandfather, Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV262 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure,
John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV262 DIVISION 8
Misc. Private Legals 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. 2019. TO: DUSTIN BASIL QUICK, D.O.B.: 03/31/1978 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 or the Douglas County District Court. A Return of Service and Adjudicatory Hearing for Respondent Father Dustin Basil Quick and Dispositional Hearing for the Respondents have been set for February 3, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 8, 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. 2019, 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: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833
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. 2019, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4.
Misc. Private Legals
This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel.
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. 2019.
Misc. Private Legals
TO: JOHN DOE
Dated: R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Assistant Douglas County Attorney
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.
Legal Notice No.: 936450 First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January 16, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
A Pre-Trial Conference have been set for January 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Division 8, of the Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109.
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: MAYZEE SPRESSER, D.O.B.: 5/27/2019; ZANDER SCHWINDT, D.O.B.: 2/21/2019 Children, And concerning: DOMONIQUE SCHWINDT, D.O.B.: 2/26/1993, Mother; TYLER SPRESSER, D.O.B.: 6/22/1990, Father to Mayzee Spresser; JOHN DOE, D.O.B.: UKNOWN, Possible Father to Zander Schwindt; MICHAEL SHOWALTER, D.O.B.: 5/14/1991, Possible Father to Zander Schwindt; Respondents, And KATE SCHWINDT, Maternal Grandmother; DARREN SCHWINDT, Maternal Grandfather; Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5325 FAX 303-479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us tjoaquin@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 19JV308 DIVISION 8 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. 2019. TO: JOHN DOE 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
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. 2019, 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: January 6, 2020 /s/ Thomas J. Joaquin R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Thomas J. Joaquin, #30941 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No.: 936466 First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January 16, 2020 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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