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Man faces murder charge in shooting Incident leaves one neighbor dead, two women wounded By Kyle Harding and Tom Skelley Staff writers
A makeshift memorial rests at the stop sign off Peakview Circle and South Colorado Boulevard in Centennial following a doublefatal car accident on April 1. Photo by Alex DeWind
DUI eyed in deadly crash Teen allegedly was driving aggressively before collision Staff report A makeshift memorial of flowers and photos near a Centennial intersection paid tribute to two women killed in an automobile crash last week. The victims have been identified as Audrey Carolyn Burton, 77, and Gayle Brown Buckwalter, 82. Both were Centennial residents. The 18-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence and causing the April 1 crash was arrested and released on bond. Taden Jones, of Centennial, was booked into the Arapahoe County jail on two counts of vehicular homicide, according to a news release by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Jones, who was Jones released from jail the day after the crash on $100,000 bond, faces additional Crash continues on Page 5
‘Family was the most important thing in her life’ By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Audrey Carolyn Burton, who died after her vehicle was struck by a suspected drunken driver April 1, loved serving others, cooking, and above all, family, said her granddaughter, Nikki Hudson. “Family was the most important thing in her life,” Hudson, 21, said. Burton, 77, was raised in Texas and loved to cook. Her comfort-food specialties were chicken and dumplings, stroganoff, Parmesan chicken, and — Hudson’s favorite — broccoli cheese soup. Burton and her passenger,
82-year-old Gayle Buckwalter, who also died in the crash, met at church. The two were best friends and business partners. They sold Avon beauty products together — Burton would drive and Buckwalter would deliver, Hudson said. The women were both widows and supported one another. “I like to think of them as each other’s counselors,” said Hudson. Hudson lived with Burton for the past seven years. She’s grateful for the one-on-one time she got to spend with her beloved grandmother. “She was a mother to me,” Hudson said.
Candidate aims to bring new perspective Williams relying on youth and nonpolitical experience in HD 38 race
IF YOU GO This is the first in a series of profiles on the three candidates for House District 38.
By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mike Williams is running for his first political office, but he hopes voters in state House District 38 are attracted to his other experiences.
“I’m definitely not a bureaucrat,” the 29-year-old Centennial Republican said, pointing to his private-sector job with Greenwood Village-based architecture,
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A Centennial man faces a charge of first-degree murder following a shooting in an upscale subdivision. Kevin Lee Lyons, 46, is being held without bond in the Arapahoe County jail in connection with the shooting that left one man — a well-known Centennial doctor — dead and two women wounded. Lyons also faces charges of attemptLyons ed murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, assault in the first degree and felony menancing. He was scheduled to appear in court at 10 a.m. April 8. Lyons is suspected of killing Kenneth Atkinson, 65, his neighbor in Centennial’s Homestead Farm II community, the afternoon of April 4. Atkinson had a medical practice at 8120 S. Holly St., Centennial. The two women who were shot have been identified as Laurie Juergens, 46, and the suspect’s wife, Elizabeth Lyons, 44. They are “expected to make a full recovery,” according to an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office news release. Authorities have not released a possible motive for the shooting. Neighbors say Atkinson was trying to intervene and help the women, who were wounded. Shooting continues on Page 5
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‘Reality TV’ candidacy a hard lesson in reality Mark Kroll, 22, is alarmed. Katie Pickrell, 17, is disappointed. Sianna Elmanouzi, 22, is quite baffled. The reason for their reactions? The 2016 Republican presidential camAnn Macari paign, defined by Healey uncultured, crass, hateful vocabulary and behavior typically more reflective of the worst in reality TV than a contest for the leader of our country. Much of the blame, these young people say, rests with Donald Trump, the billionaire real-estate mogul who has used his trademark offensive — and bigoted — bluntness to somehow rally enough supporters to move him to the front of the Republican pack. “I would like to think no one believes those things,” says Elmanouzi, a fiscal conservative and social justice liberal who registered as a Republican when she voted in her first presidential election four years ago. “But I’ve been overwhelmed by how much support he’s received. So it makes me second-guess what kind of society we live in.” Me, too. Regardless of where we fall on the political spectrum, Trump’s mean, simpleminded, often racist and sexist rhetoric shouldn’t be celebrated or replicated. And yet it has been. His campaign rallies draw overflow crowds. A recent NBC News/Survey Monkey weekly election tracking poll shows Trump has the support of 48 percent of registered Republicans and Republicanleaners. His abrasive style has lowered the bar of what’s acceptable to debate among candidates — from penises to wives — and degenerated the conversation into playground-like name-calling and glossovers.
“Respect,” Pickrell says, “is missing ...” Pickrell, who turns 18 in time to vote in November, has been canvassing for Democrat Bernie Sanders. She likes his focus on the environment and education, among other issues. Although energized by contributing to the political process, she’s also been shocked by what Trump’s influence has uncovered. “He’s kind of solidified (people) can be prejudiced or bigoted toward other people,” she says. “We’re taught you can’t say things based on skin color or where people come from, but he has done just that ... It’s almost like they were waiting for Donald Trump to come around and to say it’s OK to think things like that.” Mark Kroll, who graduates in May with a sociology degree from Coe College in Iowa, echoes Pickrell’s belief. People “have these views, have this rhetoric in their everyday vocabulary with their friends, family …” he says. “Now they have someone who’s talking like them — that’s kind of the scary thing about it.” Kim Gorgens, a clinical associate professor of psychology at University of Denver, also concurs. Research shows Trump “is a mouthpiece for a large percentage of the populace who hold these beliefs — much like pushing the Like button on a reply for Facebook or thumbs-up on Reddit for ugly sentiments,” Gorgens says. The rise in bullying rhetoric — of the acceptance of “cruelty and exclusion” — to such national prominence doesn’t necessarily surprise Gorgens. Psychologists and sociologists have been sounding the alarm for at least a decade, she says: A society increasingly separated from one another by the use of technology that promotes virtual rather than personal relationships is leading to the mainstreaming of inappropriate online behaviors, such as cyberbullying and Internet trolling. “As there’s been more and more access to, and exposure to, more opportuni-
ties to broadcast cruelty - cruelty has increased — and you’ve seen a gradual corrosion of social norms to include more pro-aggression, pro-violence sentiments,” Gorgens says. In simpler terms: “As the space between us gets reduced, instead of more opportunities for building interpersonal networks, we’ve used that space to broadcast really ugly sides of ourselves.” But, Gorgens says, the good news is research also shows we are most influenced by the people who are closest to us — family, friends, mentors — who, hopefully, don’t espouse the kind of philosophy that tears us apart. As it usually does in our country, it comes down to We the People. And, so far, we have generally allowed this state of affairs to continue without forceful outcry. We thought it wouldn’t get this far. We thought, initially, it was kind of funny. We thought Trump didn’t stand a chance. Even much of the media, I’m embarrassed to admit, has been swept away on the Trump hyperbole, bypassing legitimate coverage of other candidates and asking questions that perpetuate a conversation of little substance. Instead, we got taught a lesson in the reality of what happens when you don’t stand up to the bully from the very start. So let’s listen to the young people coming behind us, even though we are supposed to be older and wiser. This year’s excursion into the presidential campaign for Pickrell, a high school senior so passionate about politics she wants to be either a political journalist or a politician, has shown her not all is as it seems. She’s discovered some longtime friends have layers she didn’t know: They talk about supporting Trump, then make jokes about African-Americans, Hispanics, Muslims, gays. “It’s actually forced me to break down some of my relationships with people because they’re so hateful towards those who don’t support the kind of country Trump is after,” Pickrell says. “We should
be looking for a leader who will bring the nation together and build people up, not tear people down and reverse the progress that we’ve been making.” The possibility of a Trump presidency disillusions Kroll, who believes much of his support comes from a populace previously uninterested in politics and uneducated about issues. But, he wonders, how do you “try to teach your kid, `Don’t speak like this’ when it’s all over TV and (Trump) has a legitimate shot at becoming president? ... Reality TV has so much influence on young people. It’s eye-opening that there’s somebody who belongs on reality TV and is now in a more serious context.” They all agree, as Elmanouzi says, that young people don’t want an “aggressively demeaning” leader. Or one who is hateful. Or divisive. Or intolerant. They want a leader who respects others, who sees the broader good, who can work with all segments of society, who can meet in the middle. “I think young people are more willing to compromise, more willing to work together,” says Elmanouzi, who graduates from University of Colorado-Boulder in May with a degree in political science and business and a certificate in peace and conflict studies. “We’re kind of done with not being able to have conversations.” The political rhetoric of this campaign year has all but obliterated any suggestion of dialogue, much less a respectful approach to leadership. “It’s definitely a lesson learned,” Elmanouzi says. “The younger generation always looks to the mistakes of the generation before us.” Make no mistake: There’s a lesson here for all of us to learn. Ann Macari Healey’s award-winning column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 303-566-4109.
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Mayors deliver food to area seniors Centennial’s Cathy Noon joins Meals on Wheels driver for day By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Four TLC Meals on Wheels drivers had company on their routes March 25 as mayors Joe Jefferson of Englewood, Cathy Noon of Centennial, Bruce Beckman of Littleton and Dallas Hall of Sheridan volunteered to help make the deliveries. Ron Rakowski of Greenwood Village took part in the event but opted not to go on a route. “There are about 5,000 Meals on Wheels groups around the country and the national organization annually promoted March for Meals to bring attention to our efforts to deal locally with senior hunger and isolation,” said Diane McClymonds, TLC director. “Each weekday, our volunteer drivers take a hot meal to our between 375 and 400 clients. Last year, our drivers delivered 88,000 meals to 6,600 individuals.” She said clients are asked to pay what they can for the meal. The client cost for a meal is $4 while it costs about $5 to prepare and deliver a meal. She said about 40 percent of clients pay $4 for a meal but the majority of the clients want to pay something for the food even if it is just 50 cents. She added that about 500 individuals volunteer their time to TLC Meals on Wheels. On March 25, Sheridan Police Chief Mark Campbell was among the volunteers helping prepare the meals for delivery. TLC Meals on Wheels was established in 1968 and moved to its present location in the former Ames Elementary School in Centennial four years ago. The Ames facility includes a kitchen and space to store supplies and to make up the weekend boxes of non-perishable food that are delivered to about 250 people. McClymonds said TLC Meals on Wheels invites local officials from the cities, from Arapahoe County and from the school
TLC Meals on Wheels volunteer driver Kristi Dean and Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon check to make sure they have everything before heading out to make deliveries. Mayor Noon and mayors from three other area communities were one-day volunteers March 25, assisting drivers making meal deliveries in their communities. Photos by Tom Munds districts to join the drivers for a day during March for Meals. McClymonds said it is a way for the officials to see firsthand the service TLC Meals on Wheels provides to its clients. Being at TLC Meals on Wheels is nothing new for the Littleton mayor. “I am a member of the board of directors so I am here at the facility quite often,” Beckman said. “I think this is my fifth or sixth time to go with drivers. When I look back on the first time, I guess I wasn’t surprised visiting the clients but I saw how important the Meals on Wheels visits are to the people they serve.” It was different for the Sheridan mayor, who was going on a route with a Meals on Wheels driver for the first time. “I was up for an adventure when I agreed to accept the invitation to take part in deliveries today,” Hall said before going on the route. “I know a little about Meals on Wheels but I expect to learn a lot more about the organization and the people they serve today.” Hall said it was joining the driver on the
route delivering to Sheridan residents was a fruitful experience. “This is a much-needed service,” he said. “I was impressed by how the driver knew most of the people and I was touched by the way so many of the people were happy to see us and to spend a few minutes chatting with us.” The Centennial mayor is a veteran of the program. “This is the fifth year I have had the chance to join the Meals on Wheels driver on a route,” Noon said. “I am always excited to take part in this event because it is such an important program and service for our residents.” She said she has done a lot of work in the senior community over the years but, on her first ride with TLC Meals on Wheels, she was surprised to see how many Centennial residents TLC serves because most people generally think of Centennial as a fairly affluent community. “The isolation is the saddest part. So many seniors are isolated, living by themselves,” she said. “We often hear that
TLC Meals on Wheels driver Margy McKenna looks on as Littleton Mayor Bruce Beckman checks to make sure all the meals are in the bag before the duo headed out to make deliveries on March 25. the TLC Meals on Wheels driver is the only person to visit a senior that day.” The mayor of Englewood was going on the route with a TLC Meals on Wheels driver for the first time. “I am pleased to be asked to do this,” Jefferson said. “I know the organization provides a valuable service to many of our residents. It is important enough that our city council approves a donation to TLC Meals on Wheels each year. I am looking forward to today’s experience.” Volunteer Margy McKenna has been the driver on the Englewood route for 13 years. “My mother volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels, so did my sister and, when I retired and had the time, I became a volunteer driver too,” she said. “Most of the people on my route have become friends. Most of the people are happy to see us and enjoy seeing us come to their door. It is a lot of fun for me and I look forward to the route every day.”
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Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office investigators talk to witnesses and search for evidence along East Long Circle South in Centennial, in the area where three people were shot April 4. Photo by Kyle Harding
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“Dr. Atkinson was a true hero — he tried to help and he got shot for it,” said Lesa McKenzie, who lives just down the street from both the suspect and the doctor. “So there’s a special place in Heaven for him.” About 1:15 p.m., the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office received numerous 911 calls reporting multiple gunshots in the area of 6200 East Long Circle South, Centennial, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies, with the assistance of the Greenwood Village Police Department, found the three victims, then located and detained Kevin Lyons. Shots reportedly had been fired both
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someone who worked in the private sector?” Williams is on the ballot alongside former Arapahoe County Commissioner Susan Beckman, of Littleton, in the June primary for state House District 38. The winner will face Democrat Robert Bowen, of Centennial, in the November general election. Kathleen Conti, R-Littleton, is the current District 38 representative but is running instead for a different post, county commissioner. District 38 includes west Centennial and most of Littleton, as well as Bow Mar and Columbine Valley. Williams doesn’t have the local name recognition that his opponent in the primary enjoys, which showed at the March 19 Arapahoe County Republican assembly, when Beckman got nearly 57 percent of the votes cast by the delegates. Williams’ 43 percent was still well over the threshold of 30 percent to get his name on the primary ballot. Williams wants to make economic issues the centerpiece of his campaign, and said the rest of the Republican Party should focus on that as well.
Photographs, cards and flowers line the counter in the reception area at the office of Dr. Kenneth Atkinson in the Foxridge Medical Building on Holly Street in Centennial. Atkinson was shot and killed on April 4.
inside and outside Lyons’ home. Roxie Pomarico, who lives next door to Lyons, was left with a bullet hole in the front of his house. He said he talked to Kevin Lyons shortly before the shooting. “It was a real nice day,” Pomarico said. “I went out to sit in the sun and he was out there painting doors.” Pomarico said they talked for a bit, and “periodically, (Lyons) was disturbed and had to go inside, and rushed inside like he and his wife were having a problem, which I did not get in on.” When the shooting started, McKenzie said she ran outside after hearing “popping sounds.” She said Atkinson was shot outside the home. Atkinson died at a local hospital, according to Louie Perea, Arapahoe County undersheriff.
The doctor, who graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1977, specialized in family medicine. He left a lasting impression on those he worked with and treated. Mari DeLapp, the office manager at Atkinson’s practice, worked with the doctor for the past 17 years. “I have learned so much about life because he was so kind to people and he cared so much. It just filtered off of him,” she said. “He went out of his way so much for people. He would see people after hours, on weekends when he wasn’t supposed to be here ... I can’t tell you how great the loss is, losing Doc.” Andrea Olson, a patient for 25 years, stopped by Atkinson’s office to drop off flowers the morning of April 6. “He was just really warm-hearted,” she said. “He helped everyone he ever met.”
“I think we need to coalesce around our principles, which are local government, small government, limited regulation, fiscal responsibility, and to send a message that I think really appeals to all generations,” he said. Williams said that while Colorado’s economy is strong, a lack of affordable housing is hampering younger people’s abilities to live here. To address that, he wants to change the state’s construction-defects statute, which he says has “significant ramifications” on the local housing stock. “You’re not seeing a lot of new people moving into our district, starting families, and you’re seeing people of my parents’ generation staying in the homes that they raised their families in because there’s not condos and there’s not multifamily homes in the community,” Williams said. “A lot of people my age can’t buy a home and start building equity, so instead they’re renting an apartment downtown.” Williams is also concerned about regulations imposed on the energy sector and said he opposes subsidies for either renewable energy or fossil fuels. Another issue on his mind is education, specifically commoncore standards, which he sees as federal overreach. “I get very wary of any type of federal
regulation imposed on the local level,” he said. Beckman’s experience relative to Williams was touted at the assembly by her supporters, like former state Rep. Joe Stengel, who gave a nomination speech for Beckman, saying “the job of a state representative is not an on-the-job-training experience.” But Williams believes he is ready to serve in the Legislature, and that voters are ready to see more young people in politics. “I know the issues just as much as (Beckman) does; I know the community just as much, if not better, than she does,” he said, pointing out that he was born and raised in District 38, and, except for his time at Colorado State University and his four years in the Navy, has lived there his entire life. “What I offer is a positive message, and being young, it’s kind of inspiring,” he said. “Everyone talks about how millennials need to get more involved — well, we are involved. “I bring an energy to the campaign, a fresh positive alternative to what exists in District 38 with some of these career politicians, same faces, you see them run for this position, then once they hit their term limit they go for this position. I think people are ready for my generation to step up to the plate.”
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Karl Neerhof of Littleton survived a stroke in 2014. He now volunteers with the National Stroke Association. Photo by Kyle Harding out in the desert and someone was throwing you canteens of water.” In weekly conversations, they discussed his physical and emotional progress. “I just grabbed for those phone calls once a week,” Neerhof said. His original counselor left the stroke association and he was matched with a new one named Dawn Lando. Neerhof went to a driver’s recertification course at Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital in Aurora.
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and 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Highlands Ranch Community Association sponsors the Expo, which is free of charge and open to the public. Homeowners have the opportunity to speak face to face with business professionals and see many “show only” specials, discounts, door prizes, giveaways and more. For more information call 303-791-2500 or visit www.HRCAonline.org/ Events.
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Get close to nature with the help of rangers South Suburban experts lead programs for park visitors By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com With spring’s uneven arrival, we can expect to see the arrival of wild babies as well as migrating birds and new growth on flowers, trees and shrubs. South Platte Park in Littleton, with its Carson Nature Center, offers numerous Family Nature Walks with its experienced naturalists who will share the park’s bounty of wildlife. Check into the catalog online (ssprd. org/nature) or pick one up at the Carson Nature Center and plan some memorable outings — with or without kids. Also check out summer programs for kids of all ages, including Animal Detectives and Princess Adventures, when school is out. Register early — they fill up.
IF YOU GO South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center are accessed at 3000 W. Carson Drive, west of Santa Fe Drive, North of Mineral Avenue, northwest corner of the Park-n-Ride. 303730-1022. ssprd.org/nature. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Includes 880 acres of park. Admission free, although there are charges for the classes listed above. A few suggestions (fees and times in catalog listings; pre-registration advised; ages 6 and over): April 8 — (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Backcountry Turkeys in Highlands Ranch Backcountry. Hike to see gobbling turkeys during breeding displays, then enjoy a campfire. April 16 — (10 a.m-noon or 1-3 p.m.) Nesting Great Horned Owls. Start with a lesson about owls at the nature center, then hike with a naturalist to seek adults and their fluffy chicks, which watch from
a tree and blink at you. Hike with a naturalist who will know where to find them. Optional owl pellet dissection follows. April 23 — (8-11:30 a.m.) Golden Eagles of Highlands Ranch. South Platte Park naturalists and Backcountry guides will lead hikers to a golden eagle nest and to see other wildlife: deer, elk, songbirds. (Transportation from Nature Center.) May 5 — (7-8:30 p.m.) Coyote Trails. Seek coyote dens and pups with a naturalist and learn about their role in the environment — and how to live with them in your neighborhood. Aug. 6 — (9-10:30 a.m.) Prairie Dog Town. Learn how they live and communicate with each other at their South Platte Park town. May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 — (6 to 8:30 p.m.) (Age 8 and up) Sunset Canoeing. Explore Cooley Lake’s shoreline to see herons, ducks and beavers as the sun slips behind the mountains.
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register, go to www.comebackstrong. org/comeback-trail. “Although I was a track coach, back in my younger days, I’m not going to be running the 5K,” Neerhof said. “But I will be helpful with set-up and takedown and registration.” “The theme is ‘Come Back Strong,’” he said. Neerhof is motivated to come back strong to be there for his wife, his three grown sons and his grandchildren. “I am trying to take advantage of this opportunity God has given me through the National Stroke Association,” he said.
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Joy more attractive than misery Maybe you have been part of a group discussion before where the initial conversation and topics seem benign and harmless enough. The tone and flow of the early discussion leads you to believe that you can probably enjoy spending time with the group, possibly offer some insights, and maybe even learn something along the way. And then it happens, a light-hearted and seamlessly simple discussion turns sideways, and before you know it the differences of opinion stands out like a ketchup stain on a white glove. At the risk of not being liked or accepted, certain individuals will join the dark forces of discontent and misery, and either remain silent in their conforming to the negative but popular rhetoric, or will jump right on the bandwagon of gloom. Heck, this could even be a conversation between two people, never mind a group of people. Has it ever happened to you, have you ever been the instigator of such a discussion? Or have you ever just decided it’s easier and less confrontational to quietly listen, even if the torrent of sadness is nothing you agree with? Don’t worry if your answer is yes, you are actually among the majority, as most of us would rather not engage in a conflict or battle. But what happens is this, we think about it, we go home or go to work and we share or propagate the misery as we retell the story and event that we just heard. And now, we are part of the misery trail, whether we wanted to be or not. But sooner or later, friends, family and coworkers will begin to avoid us. The old saying “Misery loves company” may be true, but the truth is that it is a temporary kinship or friendship. Misery is not sustainable. If it becomes sustainable
it will contribute to stress and other health issues. The opposite is joy. And joy attracts companions, strangers, neighbors, friends and family. Joy can even attract a crowd, or it can be enjoyed individually or amongst Michael Norton a close intimate group of people, maybe even WINNING just one or two people. You see, misery can be WORDS viewed as infectious, kind of a negative connotation. Where joy is often associated with be contagious, like when someone you are with begins to laugh so hard and joyful, you can hardly contain yourself from laughing along with them. And usually we have no idea what they are laughing about, but we join in the fun because it seems and feels like the right thing to do. Misery erodes relationships and contributes to the attrition of the people we had hoped to keep in our lives. And there is no doubt that joy attracts companions, companionship, love and trust, and fuels the positive energy of hope and encouragement that naturally draws others to us. And the best news of all is that we get to choose which path we want to pursue in our lives, the misery loves company path, or the joy that attracts companions path. Too black and white for you? Maybe your personal style leads you to be more gray in this area, staying far enough away from the
negative conversations and misery so that you don’t get painted with that same brush, yet close enough to hear what they are wallowing in. And maybe even maintaining your safe distance from the jubilance and perhaps overly optimistic and joyful folks so that you don’t get caught up in the hype of happiness bubble. I mean it’s probably safer in the middle, right? For me, I choose the benefits of joy attracting companions. The positive energy and conversations around possibilities and what can be achieved far outweighs the gloom and doom of the misery loves company group where limiting beliefs paralyze the potential for moving forward or ahead in life. The next time you are out and about, meeting in a bar or restaurant, gathering at a dinner or party, try and pay attention to the conversations, tonality, and body language of those around you, whether in your group or not. I just bet you will be able to quickly pick up on the joyful groups or just as quickly identify the reasons you want to distance yourself from the misery-driven conversations. How about you? Did you find this column to be a source of misery for you that will fuel a negative discussion, or did the column further strengthen your resolve as a joyful optimist? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can avoid the misery and attract the joy, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Let’s get serious about the business of joking Tell me if you have heard this one. A snake goes into a bar. The bartender says, “I can’t serve you.” The snake says, “Why not?” “Because you Craig Marshall Smith can’t hold your liquor.” QUIET My father DESPERATION never told a single joke in my lifetime, at least not when I was around him. Maybe he did when he was on one of his business trips, but I doubt it. And he may have told a joke or two when he was growing up, or when he was stationed in Scotland during the war. But again, I doubt it. It also means that I never heard him tell a dirty joke. I don’t tell dirty jokes, and I don’t listen to dirty jokes. I am never going to a comedy club. There aren’t many comedians I appreciate anymore. It doesn’t mean that I am Mr. Rogers. A skeleton goes into a bar. The bartender says, “What can I get you?” The skeleton says, “A beer and a mop.” Looking back, and realizing that my father didn’t tell jokes, but that he was very witty, makes me think we had that in common too. The truth is, I am witty. And I give the credit to my father.
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The development of regenerative medical treatments is one of the most exciting aspects of modern medicine. In fact, a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office states, “virtually any disease that results from malfunctioning, damaged or failing tissues may be potentially cured through regenerative medicine treatments.” These treatments, developed from adult stem cells, show potential to fully restore or establish normal function in damaged human cells, tissues, or organs. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration oversees the
development of regenerative applications based on a patchwork of regulations. The FDA simply does not have an approval process in place to best consider these new, innovative therapies. As a result, other countries, particularly Japan and the United Kingdom, are quickly outpacing the United States in the development of regenerative treatments. I recently introduced the REGROW Act, which addresses the lack of FDA standards in the regenerative treatment field by creating standards that will lead Coffman continues on Page 11
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Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, email calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Social Coffee and Conversation Group connects people in the community who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free snacks and beverages are provided. Call 303-795-3961. The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Visit www.ColumbineGenealogy. com or contact Joyce B. Lohse, CGHS president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Columbine Ladies We welcome new members to our fun loving group. Join us for games (bridge, canasta, MahJongg and pinochle). Enjoy monthly luncheons at great restaurants and quarterly social events. Dues are $24 annually. Visitors are welcome. For more information or to make a reservation to attend our next luncheon, call Jackie Hirt at 303-972-3384. Columbine Communicators Toastmasters can help if speaking in public makes you anxious. We improve your communications and leadership skills in a thoughtful, supportive environment. Our club meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Station, 11139 Bradford St., Littleton. Visitors are welcome. Contact Herb Dreo at herb@dreomc.com (303-763-7334) or Pam Toyen at ptoyen7@hotmail.com (303-5708606). Visit http://columbine.toastmastersclubs. org/ Current Events Group meets the first Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 Powers Ave. in Littleton. Call 303-730-4609. Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at locations in the Littleton,
Centennial and Highlands Ranch area with a social hour following the meeting unless otherwise noted. Contact Linda at lindarg@aol.com for information about membership in the DAR. Go to http://mountrosa.coloradodar.org/. Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. Discovery Club is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659. Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton. For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@aol.com. The Highlands Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/ chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@hotmail.com for more information. Job’s Daughters International, Bethel No. 33, of Littleton, is a youth organization for girls ages 11-20 who have a Masonic relationship with either Master Masons, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star or other Masonic organizations. The girls meet first and third Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Masonic Hall across from the Melting Pot restaurant. Clubs continues on Page 16
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He found sideways humor in things, in the moment. Obviously nothing was scripted or prepared like a Carson monologue. It was off-the-cuff. At one time, men wore paper cuffs and notes might be written on them, to remember later. Therefore “off-the cuff” — meaning unprepared — really means that something was prepared. I think the best kind of humor is offthe-cuff and in the moment. Few do it well. Robin Williams was phenomenal to the point that it might have been a burden sometimes to be funny. I make stuff up all the time, and I don’t have an audience. Have you ever seen a laughing dachshund? Holding his sides? Me either. But it doesn’t keep me from saying things to him, in hopes that some day I might hear some laughter coming out of that russet muzzle. One day I said, “Smitty, if you can tell me how many chickens I have in this gunny sack, I will give both of them to you.” No response. I told him that I bought a thermos because it keeps hot things hot and cold
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to regulatory predictability regarding manufacturing processes and controls, and ensures the safety of these treatments. The legislation also protects approval pathways under sections 351 and 361 of the Public Health Service Act, while creating a new category for regenerative treatment products. I think every American has lost a loved one to cancer or other deadly diseases. It’s
things cold. I pretended that he said, “What do you have in it?” “Soup and ice cream.” Nothing. A Methodist, a Lutheran and a Catholic go into a bar. The bartender says, “What is this? Some kind of a joke?” There are people who tell jokes, are funny, and are funny-looking too. Number one on that list is Rodney Dangerfield. Dangerfield began writing one-liners for comedians when he was 15. Humor starts early, like everything else. Its reward is laughter. Once you get a little laughter, you want more. I could sense that I was amusing my friends. Nothing has changed. I would rather amuse my readers than harumph on something. But I am good at that too. True, I’m a curmudgeon. But that does not mean that I am malevolent. The best curmudgeons come with a side order of humor. August Strindberg said, “I loathe people who keep dogs. They are cowards who haven’t the guts to bite people themselves.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net
devastating. That’s why I have introduced this bill and have made it one of my priorities in Congress to support the kind of medical research that seeks cures to prevent these heartbreaking losses. I’m pleased to have the support of both Republicans and Democrats on this important legislation. Fighting and defeating diseases that devastate families is not a partisan issue, it’s an issue we can all support together. U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, represents the 6th Congressional District, which includes Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and Littleton, among other areas.
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SOME TIPS FOR WARMING UP, COOLING DOWN, STRETCHING Warm up: • Engage in five to 10 minutes of submaximal exercise, focusing on increasing intermuscular temperature and activating the cardiovascular system. Choose dynamic movements that mimic exercises that will be completed during the workout or activity. Cool down: A light, five- to 10-minute walk or jog will help gradually slow down heart rate and increase blood flow back to the heart. Although the acute effects of stretching are debatable, a stretching routine should be included in your cool down as it can improve range of motion and physical function and help decrease blood pooling.
Grant Medina, exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program, says stretching is just one part of a proper cool down following exercise. “A proper cool down is just as important as warming up,” he said. “Post exercise your heart is still beating faster than normal and your blood vessels are dilated, meaning a sudden stop in exercise will cause blood pooling in your extremities, and you can become dizzy or even faint. A light jog or walk for five to 10 minutes will aid in gradually slowing down your heart rate and increase the blood flow back to your heart.” Photo by Stefan Brodsky
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he secret’s out. Earlier this month, U.S. News called Denver the best place to live in all of America. Colorado Springs came in fifth. While myriad attributes factored into the rankings — including job market, cost of living, schools and transportation— quality of life carried the most weight, accounting for 30 percent of a city’s scoring. And in Colorado, all along the Front Range, quality of life is code for vast recreational opportunities and ample natural resources. After all, where else can a person go skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, tobogganing, snow tubing or snowshoeing in the morning, only to travel back “down the hill” and find opportunity for hiking, biking, running, golfing, kayaking, a mountain of team sports and a host of other outdoor activities? With so much to choose from and lots of sunny skies to be had, it’s easy to get carried away. Which is why it’s important not to let ambition turn into affliction. Downhill danger Ask Dr. Mark Wisthoff about the most serious winter sports injury he’s ever seen and his warm smile frowns at the corners and his tenor takes a somber tone. “This dad was skiing with his 9-yearold kid. They were from the east coast, and they were not wearing helmets,” said Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine. “Well, the kiddo lost control and hit a tree.” The child was transported by helicopter to a nearby trauma center, but “ended up passing a few hours later,” Wisthoff said. “It was one of those horrific accidents you never forget. That’s why it’s so important, whatever you’re doing, to just wear your helmet. It only takes a few seconds.” That advice is a no-brainer, said longtime ski enthusiast Mike Wodzianski, of Golden, who likes to “get after it. “These days adrenaline is the only buzz for me, so I like to ski fast and take harder lines and kind of push myself,” said Wodzianski, who has skied injuryfree for four decades. “But when you push yourself you’re opening yourself up to the potential for more injuries … So, for me an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure.” Prevention means stretching, proper training and nutrition, and gearing up for whatever he might find, below or above the tree line. “I’m wearing a helmet but also the
Staying in the game Prevention trumps cure for those seeking asylum in the Colorado’s great outdoors By Jeremy Johnson | jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
right gear, the right clothes,” Wodzianski said. “It’s better to have it and not need it.” Similarly, insufficient food and water can lead to dehydration and fatigue, he added. Improper nutrition “can predispose you to injury because you’re dehydrated and tired and hungry — everything kind of adds up and you get injured from that,” he said. Start at the bottom So before even looking to the top of the mountain, Wodzianski and Wisthoff
recommend first starting slowly at the bottom. “A lot of people have to drive to get to the slopes and are just sitting in the car, and then when they get there they jump out and just go for it,” Wisthoff said. “I know you want to get on the slopes, but you really need to be careful.” Wodzianski stretches his legs, shoulders and back before strapping on his skis. Wisthoff recommended adding active warm-ups — slow cardiovascular Fitness continues on Page 13
ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE While doctors and outdoor enthusiasts alike agree there’s a certain advantage to “staying loose” in terms of avoiding injury, being too loose can be equally dangerous. “I know this is going to sound crazy in Colorado, but drugs and alcohol when you’re skiing is not a good idea,” said outdoors enthusiast and longtime skier Mike Wodzianski, of Golden. Dr. Mark Wisthoff, who recently joined St. Anthony North Campus in Westminster, working in primary care and sports medicine, has witnessed firsthand the negative impacts. “With collision-type injuries, you’re involving someone else,” Wisthoff said. “The most no-
table (I saw) was this lady, she was 82, skied in Colorado since she was 16 and had never, ever been injured. And a snowboarder came plowing down, out of control, intoxicated, and slammed into her. She fractured her hip.” The chance of a collision is compounded by crowded slopes, Wisthoff added. “At that intensity, where you’re coming down a mountain at a pretty good clip, where you could injure somebody else, you really want your senses to be top-notch,” he said. “If you’re blunting your senses with alcohol or marijuana or any other substance, your risk of injury goes up exponentially, as well as the risk of injuring others.”
Stretching With stretching, stick with dynamic, static or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (active and pasive) techniques. Avoid bouncing. A routine of at least 10 minutes that focuses on major muscle/tendon groups is recommended post-exercise for most adults. Only stretch to tension or mild discomfort. Stretching should not be painful. Stretches could include: • Runners’ lunge with side stretch. Begin in a low lunge position with your right (forward) knee bent above your right foot. Extend your left leg directly behind you. Extend your left arm directly above you and lean to your right side, and drop your left knee for deeper stretch. Repeat on the other side. • Seated hamstring stretch. While seated, extend your legs straight. Bend the unstretched leg in at the knee to protect your lower back. Then, lean forward, bending at the hips towards the foot of the straight leg until you feel tension. Repeat. • Pigeon pose. Cross one leg in front of you with a bent knee while extending the other directly behind you. Place the outside edge of the forward leg on the floor, then lean forward, bending at your hips while keeping your hips squared forward. Repeat. • Downward-facing dog. Begin on your hands and knees with your hands shoulder-width apart. Raise your buttocks into the air straightening your legs until you feel tension, then lower your head between your arms, straightening your spine. Push your heels into the ground until you feel tension. • Twisted arm stretch. Bring your arms out in front of your body, bend your elbows to 90 degrees, and cross your arms one over the other. Twist your hands such that your palms are facing each other and try to touch your fingers together, then push your hands towards the ceiling to get a deeper stretch. • Chest-opener stretch. In a standing or seated position, straighten your back and pull your shoulders down and back. Interlock your hands behind your back and, with straight arms, bring your hands towards your head until you feel tension. Source: Grant Medina, a certified exercise physiologist and health fitness specialist for MillerCoors’ Wellness Program
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Schumann show set for Englewood stage Englewood Arts Presents, which now handles booking for Hampden Hall, will present one of its popular Saturday afternoon concerts at 2 p.m. April 16 in Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. It will feature Colorado Symphony’s principal cellist, Silver Ainomae, performing Schumann’s “Cello Concerto,” a work written late in the composer’s short life, but “enormous in scope,” according to Englewood Arts’ Eric Bertoluzzi. The program will also include Sibelius’s “Impromptu in B Minor” and Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence.” Featured musicians include Silver Ainomae, Yi Zhao, Ben Odhner, Anne Ainomae, Danielle Guideri and Brian McLean. Tickets: $20, adults; $15, seniors, Free under 18. Englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to concert time. Little Free Libraries The Rotary Club of Centennial will place — and maintain — two Little Free Libraries in pedestrian-heavy South Suburban parks: at deKoevend Park, near the tennis courts, and at Willow Creek Park, adjacent to the playground. An April 9 dedication, with entertainment, a special Dr. Seuss reading and refreshments, will be held at noon at Willow Creek Park and 2 p.m. at deKoevend Park. Children’s literacy is one of Rotary’s focuses in its volunteer work in the community and it will provide additional books and library maintenance as needed. Camera club meets “World Travels With 1 Camera and 1 Lens” is photographer Don Mammoser’s topic for his April 12 talk to the Englewood Camera Club. He made a 21-month nonstop journey to 23 countries — a life-changing experience. He visited Florence, the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal, but also tiny islands of Indonesia and remote Siberia. He is a nature, travel and wildlife photographer and nonfiction writer, who will share stories and images. The club meets at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University, Centennial. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Guests are welcome.
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exercises — to fully prepare. Yet, all the preparation in the world won’t do any good if technique is poor or training is insufficient. And when it comes to training, Wodzianski said it’s imperative to seek certified instructors, rather than a relative, spouse or partner. “For instance, a husband teaching a wife, not only is that a good way to get into a really big argument, but they’re probably going to learn bad habits,” he said. “Professional instruction is huge, and they should be up to speed with their latest certifications, so you’re learning from somebody who has the latest and greatest training.” Dr. Vance Schuring, who along with his wife co-owns Denver Sports Medicine in Lakewood, agrees. “There’s huge importance in making sure athletes have the proper technique or foundation before they go out and exercise, so they don’t injure themselves,” he said.
One Book 4 Colorado Arapahoe Libraries is once again part of the One Book 4 Colorado promotion starting April 11 to 25. (We assume libraries in Douglas County, Littleton and Englewood will also participate.) Families with young children are Sonya Ellingboe invited to stop at their SONYA’S local library to receive a free new book, while SAMPLER they last. One Book 4 Colorado is a statewide initiative aimed at promoting family reading at home, which helps ensure school readiness. (The title will be announced on April 11.) Visit arapahoelibraries.org/one-book-4-colorado. Art show The Paint Box Guild opened an exhibit April 2 at Solid Grounds Coffee House, 6504 S. Broadway, Littleton, which will be on display through open hours until May 1. Media included are watercolor, oil, pastel and mixed media and all artwork is for sale. Renoir film scheduled “Renoir: Revered and Reviled” is a film distributed in select theaters by Fathom’s “Art and Architecture in Cinema” series at 7 p.m. April 21. Local theaters include Greenwood Plaza, Regal River Pointe, Bel Mar 16 and Highlands Ranch AMC 24. Molly Brown House Tea “Scandal on the Titanic” is the theme for the April 23 tea at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver. Learn about conspiracy theories, forbidden relationships and a possible curse. Teas are scheduled at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Cost: $24 members, $26 non-members: 303-8324092, mollybrown.org. “Generally (injuries are caused by) either faulty training, shoes or musculoskeletal imbalances, not training before they go out and do sports specific activities, as well as not being properly evaluated by a training professional. Schuring also recommends an evaluation in addition to proper training. “We put people through functional movement screens, as well as proper movement analysis, to look for these weaknesses and prescribe a unique treatment plan for these individuals to get them better,” Schuring said. Fine line between cavalier, confident After that, it’s a matter of knowing when to be confident rather than cautious, Wisthoff said. “I definitely think there’s got to be a balance because I have a lot of people who get injured and then they’re too timid and wind up injuring themselves more,” he said. “But I see a lot, especially younger athletes … they just go for it and aren’t calculating. It’s best to start with something lower first and make sure you can do it
Silver Ainomae, principal cellist in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will perform Schumann’s “Cello Concerto” in a sextet, a chamber music performance at Englewood’s Hampden Hall, in the Englewood Civic Center on April 16. Courtesy photo
before you just start going.” Trail runner Ellen Lambert Bagnato, of Broomfield, said it was that cavalier approach that contributed to her broken ankle a year ago. “I think that taking things for granted, your ability to avoid injury, to avoid hazards, is easy for some of us to do, but can ultimately lead to injury,” Bagnato said. Once the commitment is made, however, Wodzianski said an athlete has to trust his or her abilities. “You never know what you’re going to see when skiing, and so you have to be comfortable, relaxed with a lot of different conditions,” he said. “I think that keeps the body at ease and you’re a little looser.” Spring forward Down the hill in Denver and along the Front Range, spring sports present their own pitfalls and potential for injury. One of the most common roots of injury, according to Wisthoff, is essentially eagerness and foolish pride. In other words, spring fever causes many outdoor enthusiasts to forget how they spent the
previous three to five months. “For instance, we see (a lot of injuries) when people start running programs,” he said. “They go out and jog six or seven miles and when they come back they have all these injuries because they didn’t start slowly enough.” Trail runner Greg Wobbema, of Lakewood, sees it happen all too often. “I have already (heard) three stories about friends who upped their weekly routines too heavily and ended up with injuries,” he said. “The best advice I ever got was to start small. You make a mistake and hurt something this early in the season, it could have a drastic effect on your entire season.” For some, the key to staying injury free is to simply keep moving. And that’s where the year-long activities afforded to Colorado residents comes into play. “The best way to not get injured in spring is to keep active in winter, whether that is running, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or the gym,” said Denver all-around athlete, Amy Lease. “To avoid injury, stay active and think about the terrain that exists for your activity.”
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al Colorado Book Awards. Finalists will be named at a to-be-announced ceremony date — probably in late spring, according to Marnie Lansdown of Colorado Humanities and Colorado Center for the Book, the event sponsors. Before winners are announced, the Colorado literary community will have the opportunity to
attend a series of readings at the BookBar, 4280 Tennyson St., Denver: • April 10, 4 p.m., Juvenile Literature, Young Adult Literature • April 15, 7 p.m. Mystery, SciFi/Fantasy, Thriller • April 21, 4 p.m. Children’s • April 22, 7 p.m. General Nonfiction, Anthol-
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CURTAIN TIME Music all the time “Smokey Joe’s Café” by Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller plays through May 1 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Directed and choreographed by Matthew D. Peters. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $23-$42, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.org. Pulitzer winner “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire plays through April 17 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Bernie Cardell. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fri-
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The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. Littleton Garden Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September through May. A speaker is featured at each meeting. Guests are welcome. Go to www.littletongardenclub.org. Littleton Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, welcomes interested parties between the ages of 21-40 to become involved with this social and community service organization. Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Burt Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at Breckenridge Grille, 2852 W. Bowles Ave. Call 303-914-0180 or visit littletonjaycees.org. The Littleton Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month at the Egg and I, 2630 W. Belleview Ave. No. 100, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have been serving the Littleton Community since 1949. Sight and Sight Conservation. Interesting programs and speakers. For membership information call Jeff Bridges 303-730-7616 or Al Wieder 303-730-3085.
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Littleton Newcomers Club is a social club for women in Littleton and the surrounding areas. Come have fun and meet new friends. You don’t need to be new to the area to join. Interest groups include bridge and other card games, wine tasting, book clubs, party animals, luncheons, stitch and chat, and many other events. Our monthly general meetings and luncheons are the third Wednesday of each month. Call 303-430-4898 and leave your name and number or e-mail littletonnewcomersclub@yahoo.com. Visit www.littletonnewcomersclub. org or contact MaryLynn Rector (marylynnr66@gmail.com) to attend a get-acquainted coffee or for information. Littleton Sertoma meets from 7-8 a.m. the first, third and fifth Friday each month for breakfast and a program at the Shack Sports Grill, Mineral and Broadway, Littleton. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and they welcome ndividuals looking to serve the community and who wish to find a fun active service club. Contact Terry Boucher, 303880-7559 or bouchertp@aol.com. The Loving Hands crocheting and knitting group meets one Saturday a month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. (intersection of Pierce) in Littleton. For those who cannot attend but can work on projects at home, we are always in need of newborn and infant hats and booties as well as bereavement gowns/fetal pouches. Check out our Loving Hands Ministry Web page at www.saintfrancescabrini.org or call Karen at 303-791-8385 for a schedule, patterns, list of needs, and other details. MOMS Club, Moms Offering Moms Support, of Littleton is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. All interested stay-at-home moms can call Lurae Beck at 303-933-6749.
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Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com. 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Advocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims. Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock. Contact: Debbie Lewis, 303734-5262; dlewis@da18.state. co.us Angel Heart Project Delivers meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses Need: Volunteer drivers Requirements: Pick-up time is 1 p.m. Saturdays. Contact: Emily, 303-8300202 ext. 24 or emily@ projectangelheart.org. Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for deathrow shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies.org. Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers to help seniors, teens, youth and more in a variety of capacities. Contact: 303-738-7938 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Need: Volunteers to help with mail/delivery room, internal mail delivery/pick-up and more. Requirements: Citizen Academy graduates will be given priority consideration. All other applicants must pass a background screening. Contact: Lt. Steve Curti at 720-874-3936 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: Cathy Hintz, 406488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Terry Shipley, 303688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special
Please Join Us! 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. Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen KlippelWorden, 303-343-1856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter. com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@ habitatmetrodenver.org Health Passport Centura Health program that provides health and wellness services Need: Volunteers to support patients and families in the hospital and upon discharge with outreach, marketing and social networking; connecting patients, families and volunteers to services and programs; hosting classes at various Health Passport locations; contributing to the health and wellness of those in the community; counseling clients who need prescription drug assistance; and helping with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. Contact: Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, 303-629-4934. The Children’s Hospital of Denver, Highlands Ranch chapter Contact: 303-861-6887 Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Contact 303-698-6404
Hospice of Covenant Care Nonprofit, faith-based hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039
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Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Nonprofit Wildlife Group Works to protect native wildlife in Greenwood Village Need: Volunteers help protect wildlife Requirements: Must work two hours per week, schedule flexible Contact: BarbJAdams13@ aim.com PeopleFirst Hospice Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families. Contact: Rachel Wang at 303546-7921 Red Cross Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@comcast.net Spellbinder Storytellers Connects the generations through storytelling Need: Adults to tell stories to children in Douglas County Schools Age requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Jaime Gotlieb, 303-688-7626 or jgotlieb@ dclibraries.org South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022 Sunset Hospice Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303693-2105 Volunteer Connection Arapahoe County volunteer program Need: Workshop leaders of Arapahoe/Douglas Works, a full-service workforce center for job seekers Contact: Val Purser, 303-7387938 or www.co.arapahoe. co.us.
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April 8, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
Performing Arts Series: Ballet Children ages 6-10 can learn basic ballet techniques from members of the Colorado Ballet at the next Performing Arts Series program. Participants also can learn how ballet can help strengthen their bodies and brains. Program is at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Women in the Civil War Women played a significant role in the Civil War in many capacities. Learn more at “Women in the Civil War: Soldiers, Spies, Saints and Sinners” with Sandy Ronayne of the Colorado Genealogical Society. More than 400 women enlisted and fought in the Union and Confederate armies disguised as men with some later receiving pensions. They also operated as spies. On the home fronts, women helped to organize and run volunteer aid societies and hospitals, and worked as nurses. Ronayne will tell the stories of some of these women and their accomplishments at the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society program at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Colorado’s Yampa River with John Fielder Join popular photographer John Fielder for an evening of stories and images from his journey down the Yampa River. Program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The Yampa River of northwest Colorado is considered the last major free-flowing river in the seven-state Colorado River Basin. Fielder photographed his way down the entire length of the river from the Yampa’s headwaters in the Flat Tops Wilderness at 11,500 feet to its confluence with the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. See stunning images of tundra wildflowers, eagles and elk, and the tributaries and canyons of the Yampa. Copies of Fielder’s latest book, “Colorado’s Yampa River: Free Flowing and Wild from the Flat Tops to the Green,” will be available for purchase and signing as well as other books by Fielder. Call 303-795-3961. Retirement Planning Workshops Seniors outliving their savings or pension or social security is a hot topic in Colorado, which has one of the fastest growing populations of people aged 65 or older. These issues and more are addressed at free Lunch and Learn seminars, “Aging and Long Term Care: How Am I Going to Pay For It?” at Koelbel Library, 5955 Holly St., Centennial. Lunch is catered by Panera Bread. Seminars are from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 12, and from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 26. Reservations can be made by calling 303-468-2820. Ed Sardella to Speak The Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum welcomes renowned broadcaster and former Channel 9 News anchor Ed Sardella at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Sardella will discuss interesting news stories he has covered in his career and how news has evolved over the decades. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org, www.castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is free.
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THEATER/FILM
Art Stop on the Go Budding artists ages Stuart Little 6-12 will enjoy Art This endearing play about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an Stop on the Go, during ordinary New York family, has all the charm, wisdom, and joy of the E.B. White which an artist from original classic. Shows run through Saturday, April 9 at the PACE Center, the Boulder Museum 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For times, tickets and information, go to www. of Contemporary Art ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. will present a book and ‘The Princess Bride’ lead participants in a The Reader’s Theater at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will present a staged literature-based art reading of “The Princess Bride” movie script at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at 8817 project. Sessions S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Based on William Goldman’s novel of the same offered at 4:30 p.m. name, “The Princess Bride” is staged as a book read by a grandfather to his ill Monday, April 11, at grandson. The grandfather promises a romance-weary grandchild that the book the Parker Library, has much more to deliver than a simpering love story, including fencing, fighting, 10851 S. Crossroads torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. Suggested donation is $5. Call 303- Drive; and at 4:30 p.m. 791-0659. Thursday, April 14, at the Roxborough Library, Page to Stage: Red Riding Hood 8357 N. Rampart Douglas County Libraries brings children’s theater to life with its Page to Stage program. Coming up for Page to Stage is “Red Riding Hood” at 6:30 p.m. Thurs- Range Road, Unit 200. day, April 14, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Program intended Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or for ages 5 and older. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www. www.DouglasCountyLiDouglasCountyLibraries.org. braries.org. Denver Ballet Theatre to Present ‘Paquita’ Spring Pottery Show, Sale Denver Ballet Theatre presents “Paquita” at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, The Cook Park Potters plans its spring pottery show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 April 14, and Friday, April 15 at the PACE Center in Parker. With original p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek choreography by Joseph Mazilier and a score composed by Edouard Deldevez Drive South, Denver. Pottery, glass, jewelry and sculpture items will be on display. and Ludwig Minkus, Paquita tells a romantic Gypsy tale in which young love is Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Call 720-865-0610. tested, yet conquers all. For tickets, contact the PACE box office at parkerarts. ticketforce.com or at 303-805-6800. Hands-On Painting Workshops The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County presents three painting Oklahoma! Auditions workshops conducted by local professional artists. All three events are open to Parker Theatre Academy, in association members and nonmembers. The workshops and instructors are Saturday, April with Parker United Methodist Church, plans 16, “Abstract Painting Made Easy” with artist and musician Jennifer Bobola; auditions for “Oklahoma!” from 6-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, “Abstracted Reality” with artist Victoria Tuesday, April 19, and 2-5 p.m. April 20, at Kwasinski. All workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Workshops are for ages 18 and older. Sign-up Parker. A portion of the ticket sales benefits forms available at http://www.heritage-guild.com/membership.html. Payment the Parker Task Force. Performers of all is required to reserve a space at any workshop(s) and the number of participants ages and talents are needed and families is limited. For details, supply lists, and registration forms for all workshops, see are encouraged to audition. Call 303-805http://www.heritage-guild.com/current-workshops.html or contact Beatrice 6800 to schedule an audition appointment. Drury, workshop director, at btdrury@q.com or call 303-796-8110. Callbacks are by invitation only from 2-5 p.m. April 21. A participation fee is charged if selected. Scholarships are available. Those auditioning must prepare a 30-second song, preferably from Oklahoma! Be prepared to learn a simple dance and read from the script. Rehearsals start in June and take place Monday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Specific days and times for individual performers and ensembles will be created after auditions. Oklahoma! performances are on the weekends from July 26 to Aug. 4 at the PACE Center. Show tickets are available at PACEcenteronline.org, 303805-6800 or at the PACE Center box office. ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Smokey Joe’s Café” through Sunday, May 1. The longest running musical revue in Broadway history, Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a song and dance revue showcasing 39 pop standards, including Love Potion #9, On Broadway, I’m a Woman, Yakety Yak, and more rock and roll, rhythm and blues songs written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www. TownHallArtsCenter.org.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Music Students to Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at Victorian House, 1960 Victorian Drive, Parker. Call 303-594-4882. Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra From hard swinging blues and beautiful ballads, to driving Latin tunes and the soulful vocals of Heidi Schmidt, this swingin’ jazz orchestra will dazzle the audience with the best of big band jazz. Savor the music of greats like Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and more. The big band classic performance is at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Organist Performs Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin, concert organist, performs Sunday, April 17, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. The concert is free and open to the public. Cindy Lindeen-Martin is Minister of Music and Organist at Augustana Lutheran Church. In demand as a performer, lecturer, and adjudicator, Cindy has concertized in Germany, France, Mexico, and the United States. Cindy earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Eastman School of Music and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Colorado State University with concentrations in organ, harpsichord, and piano. Studies also took her to France for two years working with the renowned organist and musicologist Marie-Claire Alain, earning the prestigious Prix d’Excellence. Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale The winter/spring session of the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale is under way. Rehearsals are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. The chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus that is open to anyone ages 55 and older, with or without choral experience. Email Brian@5280plus-encore. org or Cindy@5280plus-encore.org. To register call 303-471-8818 and reference Activity Number 157806.
ART/CRAFTS
Art for the Nations Project Join families from New Hope Presbyterian Church of Castle Rock for a morning painting and filling bags of art supplies for impoverished children around the world. Project will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Art for the Nations, 324 Clayton St., Denver. Art for the Nations is a nonprofit, Christian organization that provides bags of art supplies to mission teams working with children all over the world. Each bag contains enough art supplies for 50 children to complete four art projects. All materials will be provided. Suitable for ages 3 and older. Register at families4hope.com.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Show The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will have its member spring art show from May 2-31 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The painting exhibit is free and open to the public. Meet the artists at a reception from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, in the library’s lower-level gallery. Light refreshments will be served. All works are originals and available for sale directly from the participating artists. Artists should call show co-chairs Linda Millarke, 303-973-0867, or Orrel Schooler, 303-798-6481, for details regarding entry and hanging requirements. Registration deadline is April 22 and each member artist may submit up to three entries. Go to www.heritage-guild.com.
EVENTS
An Evening with Fantasy Author New York Times bestselling fantasy author Richelle Mead will talk about her new series “The Glittering Court” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Event is recommended for adults and teens. Mead is the author of the international bestselling series “Vampire Academy,” in addition to the “Bloodlines” series and “Soundless.” A book signing will follow the presentation. Book will be sold at this event courtesy of the Tattered Cover Book Store. Visit douglascountylibraries.org to register online, or call 303-791-7323. Astronomy Star Parties Explore the night sky with Arapahoe Community College faculty member Jennifer Jones from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Littleton campus, and Thursday, April 14 at the Parker campus. Star parties are free and open to the public. Complimentary hot cocoa served. Contact jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839. AniMap Presentation The Parker Genealogical Society will give a presentation on AniMap at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Stroh Road Fire Station in Parker at 19310 Stroh Road. AniMap displays more than 2,000 maps showing all the changing county boundaries in the 48 adjacent states for every year from colonial times to the present. It includes databases with more than 40,000 cities, towns and other populated places including more than 30,000 historical sites and a database of more than 100,000 cemeteries. Locations are easily plotted on the maps. All are welcome and presentation is free to the public. Contact us at ParkerGenealogical@yahoo. com. Reading Buddies Reading Buddies pairs trained teen mentors with struggling readers ages 5-9 to help kids maintain or improve their literacy and reading skills in an eight-week program. First meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. Applications for acceptance in the program are available in the children’s area of Douglas County Libraries. Contact 303-791-7323 or www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Books Coming this Spring Book lovers and book clubs can join blogger Dedra Anderson to learn about new books available this spring. Program is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Douglas County Libraries branch in Roxborough, 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Suite 200. Giveaways and refreshments are provided at this event. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Support for LGBT, Parents, Friends Witness parents’ reactions to their children coming out while viewing a documentary titled “Anyone and Everyone” following the support portion of the monthly meeting of PFLAG Highlands Ranch South Suburban Chapter. Meeting lasts from 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Families from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds with different religious choices will share their journeys. Everything is confidential and all are welcome. If you have questions contact info@ pflaghighlandsranch.org. Calendar continues on Page 26
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LONE TREE HEALTH CENTER
Maintain health in later life
Join us for a free event about active aging. UCHealth internal medicine physician Dr. Gretchen M. Orosz will discuss ways we can maintain our health and function as we age. This seminar includes information about disease prevention and detection through risk reduction and screening procedures.
Wednesday, April 13 6-7 p.m. Lone Tree Health Center 9548 Park Meadows Drive | Lone Tree Refreshments provided by Lyfe Kitchen. Register at activeaging.eventbrite.com, or contact Stephanie Taylor at stephanie.taylor@uchealth.org.
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Serving the southeast Denver area
Castle Rock/Franktown
Castle Rock/Franktown
Greenwood Village
Littleton
Parker
Parker
First United Methodist Church
1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
Services:
Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am
Little Blessings Day Care
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Trinity
Lutheran Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org
Pastor Nevin Bass Sunday Worship: 10:00am & 6:00pm 821 5th Place in downtown Castle Rock Sunday School for all ages Free Home Bible Studies www.churchofpentecost.us
Centennial St. Thomas More Catholic Parish & School
Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8
8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80112 303.770.1150
Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area
Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org
303-794-6643
Lone Tree
Lone Tree
Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Currently meeting at: Lone Tree Elementary School 9375 Heritage Hills Circle Lone Tree CO 80124 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com
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tapestry umc JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
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Second and fourth Sundays of the month
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Parker Sunday Services - 10 a.m. Ruth Memorial Chapel 19650 E. Mainstreet Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org
Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org
Joy Lutheran Church Sharing God’s Love
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Education Hour-9:15am
Pastor Rod Hank Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 • ELCA www.joylutheran-parker.org
SPORTS
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LOCAL
ALL-SOUTH METRO GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS
The Best and Brightest I
t was a high school basketball season to remember in the south metro Denver area. For starters, consider that in 2015-16, four girls teams from the area played in state championship games. ThunderRidge beat Highlands Ranch for the Class 5A state title in March, and those two schools have combined to win 11 championships since 2000. Highlands
Ranch won seven and ThunderRidge four. Valor Christian won its second straight Class 4A girls crown, while Lutheran captured the 3A title for the second time in three years. On the boys side, Valor Christian lost in the Class 4A state championship game, and Lutheran’s boys lost in the 3A semifinals but captured third place in the tournament.
The girls and boys brackets each had 11 teams from the south metro area qualify for the state tournaments across 3A, 4A and 5A. Local boys teams were 17-13 in the tourney, while the girls were even better: 24-10. In short, players from the area displayed tall talent in 2015-16. And, as we do following each basketball season, we are recognizing the best and bright-
est on the Colorado Community Media All-South Metro Girls and Boys Basketball Teams. The 10 players on each team were selected by the CCM sports staff, with input from area coaches. Eligible players attended schools in Douglas County and the Littleton Public Schools district, along with Englewood and Cherry Creek high schools.
ALL-SOUTH METRO GIRLS FIRST TEAM LEILAH VIGIL
JAZ’MYNE SNIPES
KRISTEN VIGIL
MADISON McCOY
TAYLOR RUSK
Class: Sophomore Height: 5-10 Key stats: She led the Continental League in scoring with 18.7 points per game average and also was dominant as a rebounder.
Class: Senior Height: 5-10 Key stats: Grizzlies won the Class 5A state championship in part because of the play of the Regis Universitybound Snipes, who averaged 17.3 points and 8.2 rebounds and had seven double doubles.
Class: Senior Height: 5-8 Key stats: Vigil helped the Lions win the 3A state title. The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs recruit set school single-season and career scoring records and averaged 16.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.3 steals a game this season.
Class: Senior Height: 5-10 Key stats: She was the leader of the Eagles’ 4A state championship team and averaged 14.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.1 steals per game.
Class: Senior Height: 5-11 Key stats: Bound for the University of Wyoming, she was the leader on the floor for the state champions. She has the ability to score off the dribble, averaging 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists a game.
HEIDI HAMMOND
SYMONE STARKS
MACY ZIEGLER
KATIE DiDONNA
Class: Senior Height: 5-11 Key stats: She was the scoring leader for the Eagles with a 14.7 scoring average and also contributed 5.6 rebounds a game. She was the Jeffco 4A MVP and will play next season at Colorado School of Mines.
Class: Senior Height: 5-4 Key stats: The Falcons’ floor general scored 9.5 points per game. She has committed to play next season at Eastern Washington.
Class: Junior Height: 5-4 Key stats: She dished out 3.1 assists per game to lead the Centennial League but also scored 11.4 points a game and averaged 2.6 steals.
Class: Senior Height: 5-7 Key stats: The gritty forward was the leading rebounder in the Continental League with an average 11.8 a game. She scored 6.5 points per game.
JACK PECK
SAM MASTEN
JAKE BELKNAPP
JALEN SANDERS
Class: Sophomore Height: 6-1 Key stats: This left-hander averaged 18 points per game, 2.1 assists per game and 1.5 steals per game and he finished with a 51 percent field-goal shooting mark.
Class: Junior Height: 6-7 Key stats: He was a big-time player for the Golden Eagles as he averaged 17.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game and finished with 15 double doubles.
Class: Junior Height: 6-5 Key stats: He averaged 17.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game and impacted games in multiple areas for the Eagles, who advanced to the Class 4A state finals.
DOMINIC COLEMAN
MONROE PORTER
JACK FIDDLER
Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Key stats: Porter, who is bound for Western State in Gunnison, was the floor general for the Titans, averaging 12.3 points, 6.9 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game while hitting 50 3-point shots.
Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Key stats: He led the Continental League in rebounds with 11 per game, using his instincts and hard work to outrebound taller players. He also scored 11.6 points per game and had 12 double doubles.
Highlands Ranch
ThunderRidge
Lutheran
Valor Christian
ThunderRidge
SECOND TEAM CHELSEA PEARSON
Valor Christian
Highlands Ranch
Arapahoe
Rock Canyon
Mountain Vista Class: Senior Height: 5-9 Key stats: The Colorado-Colorado Springs signee averaged 16.7 points a game, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 steals. She hit 61 3-point baskets and converted 72 percent of her free throw attempts.
ALL-SOUTH METRO BOYS FIRST TEAM WILL HALFON Cherry Creek
Class: Senior Height: 6-1 Key stats: The Centennial League’s leading scorer averaged 20.2 points per game. He scored 80 points in three state playoff games and hit 46 percent of his 3-point shots during the season.
Heritage
Class: Senior Height: 6-2 Key stats: Averaged 18.4 points a game to lead the Continental League and pulled down 5.7 rebounds a game
Rock Canyon
Mountain Vista
Valor Christian
SECOND TEAM CLAY VERK ThunderRidge
Class: Senior Height: 6-7 Key stats: The Grizzlies’ big man, who will play next season at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, averaged 17.3 points per game, 7.8 rebounds and connected on 51 percent of his field goal attempts.
DANNY GARRICK Legend
Legend
Highlands Ranch
Chaparral
Class: Senior Height: 6-5 Key stats: A standout for Legend with great mechanics and tools. He averaged 12.9 points and 5.6 rebounds a game.
Class: Senior Height: 6-4 Key stats: He was the leader on a team packed with young prospects and had a 16 pointsper-game scoring average, while averaging 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game.
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Amelia Cavazos hands the baton to Arapahoe teammate Jessica Girard in the 800-meter sprint medley relay at the April 1 Littleton City Track Meet. The Warriors won the event in a time of 1:57.53 and the Arapahoe girls finished first in the meet team standings. Photo by Tom Munds
Warriors race to titles Arapahoe takes first place in boys, girls divisions at Littleton event By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Depth, speed and skills added up to first-place finishes for Arapahoe High School in both the boys and girls division team standings at the April 1 Littleton City Track Meet, which included teams from Littleton, Heritage, Columbine, Chatfield and Dakota Ridge. The Warriors took top honors in the boys division with 189.5 points, Littleton finished second with 113 points and Heritage was sixth. Arapahoe’s girls won the team title with 250.25 points, Chatfield was second, Littleton was third with 87 points, and Heritage finished fifth. “I am pleased that we have a lot of kids out for our team this season,” Warriors coach Stuart Lienemann said. “We have about 185 on our team this year with about an equal number of boys and girls.” He said he has good senior leadership for both teams. “We always try to chase the league championship,” he said. “Today’s meet is fun as it is a rivalry. We get after it in the competition, so it is a lot of fun for everyone.” The Warriors boys scored points
in almost every event. Event winners include Steve Goldy in the 3,200-meter run, David Merker in the 400-meter dash, and the Warriors teams in the 4x400 and the 4x800 relays. Luke McDaniels won the long jump, and Mack Yang-Aaron won the pole vault. The Lions boys finished second in the team standings, and the girls were third. Bill Knipmeyer, who has coached track for a long time at Littleton, said he had a good turnout for the teams this season. “We have about 80 boys and girls out this year, and our kids are spread out as far as grade levels,” he said. “While we don’t have a ton of kids out, we do have some talented athletes, including a number of kids who placed at state last season. That includes the state 100-meter champion, Noah McGhee.” The Lions boys had a pair of dual-event champions. McGhee won the 100- and 200-meter dash events, and Colin Cannon won the 800- and 1,600-meter run events. Lions teams also won the 4x200meter relay. In field events, David Bieber won the shotput, and Littleton’s Tyler Hatfield-Woodard won the discus. Heritage has a new boys coach this season, and Brandt Gilbert comes to the Eagles after coaching track at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “This is a little different coming
to the high school team,” he said. “Basically I am taking my college workouts and dial them down a little to fit the abilities of the kids here at Heritage.” He said the Eagles are a developing team with a number of good athletes. He said his field events should be strong, and a team strength should be the middle distances, the 400- and 800-meter events. “We are a bit hampered today because we only have about half our team,” he said. “But I am urging the kids to use these early meets as competitive practice sessions as they work to peak toward the end of the season.” Heritage junior Angelina Fischer is competing in pole vault and high jump this year. “I am a cheerleader, spring is my offseason, and I wanted to do more things this year. Since I used to do track, I decided to get back into the sport,” she said. “I was a gymnast, a fellow cheerleader pole vaults and suggested I try it, so I did. I was kind of afraid at first, but I really like it.” She said the event is challenging and, since it is an individual event, the performance is solely up to her. “I really enjoy pole vault, and I am having fun doing it,” she said. “I do high jump too, and that is something I am working on. So far, pole vault is my best event.”
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Snow much for that baseball tournament
Mountain Vista’s baseball team didn’t get out of town soon enough. Instead of playing games in the Rawlings Classic in Emerson, Georgia, the Golden Eagles spent spring break watching it snow Jim Benton in the Denver area trying to remain OVERTIME and sharp with battingpractice sessions. The Golden Eagles were scheduled to leave March 23 for the March 24-26 tournament but the team couldn’t even get to Denver International Airport because of the heavy, wet snow that closed Pena Boulevard. All flights were canceled and the first re-booked flight Mountain Vista could get was March 26 — which was too late. The team did get its money back. Ralston Valley also was entered in the Georgia tournament and left the day before the storm. The Mustangs went 2-2 and had Tanner Hauptman, Reed Hutchin and Lane Kimbro make the Rawlings Select Classic all-tournament team. Missing the four games left Vista with only 15 scheduled games, four less than the minimum of 19 contests. The Golden Eagles have added two games with Cherokee Trail, which was also stuck in the snow and couldn’t get out of town, and one with Broomfield. Playing one less game will not damage Vista’s RPI standing — a computer ranking —which will be used to determine qualifying teams for the state tournament. According to a statement from the Colorado High School Activities Association, “Because the RPI system works off of averages, it won’t make a difference
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in the final formula if a game cannot be rescheduled. It would not penalize, nor benefit, any team involved in that scenario.” Two no-hitters: same school, same day Faith Christian senior lefthander AJ Stephens threw a six-inning no-hitter in a 10-0 win over Machebeuf April 2, but what makes the day more amazing is freshman junior varsity pitcher Michael Thorne followed by not allowing a hit in a five-inning, 16-0 victory. “AJ did a good job and we scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth, so he didn’t have to pitch the seventh,” said coach Ralph Nance. “Then the kid that pitched the JV game which followed right behind the varsity game threw a no-hitter as well. We’ve never had two (no-hitters) in a row.” Stephens, who will pitch at Garden City Community College in Kansas next season, struck out 14 batters, walked three, threw 93 pitches and came up with big pitches as he often pitched from behind in the count during the game. He also helped his own cause by going 3-for3 at the plate, scored twice, had two runs batted in and stole two bases. Thorne walked three batters and struck out 11 in his no-hit effort. Following in his father’s footsteps Brent Gilbertson was a hurdler for Nevada-Las Vegas and Northern Colorado in the 1970s. He became a teacher and wanted to get his two children, son Max and daughter Zoe, involved in sports. Gilbertson coached Max in little league football and Zoe played club soccer. Both have competed in track programs since they were young. Max is now a senior at Mountain Range and Zoe is a junior. They are two of the Benton continues on Page 26
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SPORTS ROUNDUP HERITAGE EAGLES BASEBALL Heritage 9, Desert Edge 7 The Eagles improved to 4-1 on the season with the March 25 tournament win. Key performers: Ben Boldt had two hits and drove in two runs. Dalton Thorpe struck out six batters in six innings of work. O’Conner 8, Heritage 6 The Eagles fell to 3-1on the season with the March 24 tournament loss. Key performers: Casey Opitz had two hits and drove in two runs. Bill Moreland drove in a run.
Heritage 8, Piedra Vista 0 The Eagles improved to 3-0 on the season with the March 24 tournament win. Key performers: Ben Boldt had two hits and drove in two runs. Bill Moreland drove in two runs. Heritage 3, Knight 0 The Eagles improved to 2-0 on the season with the March 23 tournament win. Key performers: Bill Moreland had two hits and drove in two runs. James Kester struck out four batters in seven innings of work.
GIRLS SOCCER Doherty 3, Heritage 2 The Eagles fell to 2-3 on the season with the April 2 home loss. Key performers: Jordan Allen and Samantha Manelis each scored a goal. Arapahoe 2, Heritage 1 The Eagles fell to 2-3 on the season with the March 29 road loss. Key performers: Madelyn Allen scored a goal.
BOYS LACROSSE Heritage 11, ThunderRidge 4 The Eagles improved to 4-2 on the season with the March 29 road win. Key performers: Keaton Komatz scored three goals. Landon Baird scored two goals. GIRLS LACROSSE Heritage/Littleton 10, Rampart 8 The Gryphons improved to 2-3 on the season with the April 1 home win. Key performers: Kira Palazzo scored three goals. Eliza Pritchard scored two goals.
ENGLEWOOD PIRATES BASEBALL Fort Morgan 10, Englewood 0 The Pirates fell to 3-2 on the season with the April 1 home loss. Key performers: Nate Andrews struck out two batters in four innings.
Fort Morgan 23, Englewood 0 The Pirates fell to 2-2 on the season with the March 30 road loss. Fort Morgan was bolstered by a no-hit pitching performance by Kyle Daniels who struck out
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The Pirates improved to 2-2 on the season with the March 29 home win. Key performers: Jenna Korienk, Tina Selimagic and Courtney Schauer each scored a goal in the game.
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GIRLS Soccer Arapahoe 6, Highlands Ranch 2 The Warriors improved to 5-1 on the season with the April 2 home win. Key performers: Kelsey Vogel
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CHERRY CREEK BRUINS BOY’S LACROSSE Cherry Creek 10, Mountain Lakes 8 The Bruins improved to 3-0 on the
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GIRLS LACROSSE Cherry Creek 11, La Costa Canyon 5
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The Bruins improved to 5-0
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Non-Fiction Book Club Meets Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Parker Library. Discussion can continue afterward, if desired, at Kneaders. The book for April is “The Bully Pulpit,” by Doris Kearns Goodwin, winner of the Pulitzer prize. Members also can read another book about the Roosevelts, Taft or the Golden Age of Journalism. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-275-3750 for details. The topic for May is the Civil Rights Movement. Meeting is from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. Members can read a book about integration of the first high school, Martin Luther King, the Black Panthers, the Freedom Riders. One suggestion is “A Mightly Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School,” by Charlotta Walls LaNier. In June, the group will meet from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at 11008 Blackwolf Drive, Parker (Canterberry Crossing). RSVP requested. Genealogy DNA Series Genealogist Deena Coutant will help you understand which DNA test to choose, what testing can tell you about your ancestors and some of the science. Part one in a three-part genealogy DNA series for adults is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Renew the Ranch Volunteer at Renew the Ranch from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 16 and help clean up Highlands Ranch
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top hurdlers and sprinters in the state. Brent, now a retired English teacher, is the Mustangs’ hurdles and sprints coach. At the April 2 Mountain Range Invitational, Max won both hurdles events and Zoe was first in two girls hurdles events
April 8, 2016 parks and open space areas. Renew the Ranch is a kid-friendly activity. Groups, families and individuals are encouraged to attend. It is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together or for high school students to earn community service hours required for graduation. Contact Kari Larese to register or for more information at 720-240-4909 or klarese@ highlandsranch.org. Recycle Your Bicycle Donate your used or unwanted bikes Sunday, April 17 at Recycle Your Bicycle from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shea Stadium at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. Project ReCycle will collect the bikes, spruce them up and get them into the hands of children. Project ReCycle is a Douglas County-based non-profit whose goal is to provide smiles to children all over Colorado by donating bicycles to kids in need. If your bike is broken, they still want it. Bikes that cannot be brought back to life will be taken apart and the parts can be used on other bicycles. For more information call 303-791-0430. DNA for Genealogy: Part III Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society presents the final in a three-part session on DNA and genealogy from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Professional genealogist Deena Coutant will discuss how to use DNA testing for genealogy. Time will be scheduled for a Q&A. All welcome; no registration needed. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, Joyce4Books@gmail.com. Japanese Internment in Colorado, Camp Amache Hank Tobo will present his insights on the story of America’s concentration camps at the Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society program, “Japanese Internment in Colorado and Camp Amache,”
and the 100-meter dash. “Max and Zoe have made steady progress over the years and it is starting to pay off,” said Brent. “Max’s progress has been hampered over the last few seasons due to football injuries but he seems to be back to his competitive self and Zoe just keeps improving each week.” Max tied a (North) stadium record and set a new meet record with a 14:54 in the 110-meter hurdles. In the 300 hurdles, he tripped going over the fourth hurdle but
at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. President Roosevelt’s issuance of Executive Order 9066 in February 1942 set into motion a controversial chapter of American history - the relocation and internment of more than 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry in 10 camps or “relocation centers” located in seven Western states. Camp Amache in Prowers County, Colorado, was one such center. In operation from August 1942 until October 1945, it housed more than 10,000 internees. Contact Joyce B. Lohse, Joyce4Books@gmail.com.
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Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Saturday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Friday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Sunday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock (Karen Johnson, 720-272-1464); Tuesday, April 19, 1:30-6 p.m. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton (Christine Trickey, 303-730-3835); Wednesday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Thursday, April 21, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Arapahoe County Administration, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton; Thursday, April 21, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Union, 12500 E. Belford Ave., Englewood; Thursday, April 21, 9-10:40 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m., Terrace Tower, 5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village
had such a big lead that he got up and still won. He was fourth in the 100 but broke the school record with a time of 11.2 seconds. School records every time Margaret Neuhardt has a chance to set a school record every time she competes this track season. Neuhart goes to Golden View Classical Academy, which is a first- year charter school with 33 freshmen and sophomores
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Spring Celebration, Auction Looking for a fun-filled day to spend with the family? The community is invited to the spring celebration and auction to benefit Coyote Creek Elementary School from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at 2861 Baneberry Court, Highlands Ranch. Entry is free, and there will be family-friendly games such as the bean bag toss, ring toss, bowling, Plinko, Treaure Island and ore. Every play is a winner, so there will lots of prizes given out. Additionally, there will be food trucks on site and a silent auction with exciting items including tickets to sporting events, museums, skiing and more. To buy tickets, or for information, email cceptocomm@gmail.com. ‘Lion King Kids’ Heritage Elementary presents “Disney’s The Lion King Kids” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 14-15, and at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Tickets are available in advance at the school office, 3350 Summit View Parkway, Highlands Ranch. Castle Rock Coders Forming Castle Rock Coders is a group for all ages and all skill levels that will meet every other Saturday, beginning April 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Bring your laptop and spend some time collaborating with other amateur programmers during this informal drop-in program. The facilitator has 20-plus years of experience in software development. Contact Jane Smith at jsmith@dclibraries.org or call Jane at 303-791-7323 if you have questions. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
enrolled. There are 11 athletes combined on the boys and girls track team. And Neuhart is the only girl on the team — so every time she competes and betters her previous time, she establishes a school record. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0061-2016
April 8, 2016
Public Notices To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2016
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0046-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 20, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Gerald B Ryan and Stephanie A Ryan Original Beneficiary(ies) Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LSF9 Master Participation Trust Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2001 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 16, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B1006272 Original Principal Amount $151,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,529.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 38, FOUR LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4B, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2059 E Phillips Ln, Centennial, CO 80122. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/11/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/20/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lauren Tew #45041 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lisa Cancanon #42043 Monica Kadrmas #34904 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 3125.100127.F01 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0046-2016 First Publication: 3/17/2016 Last Publication: 4/14/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0055-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) HARVEY W. PRICE
On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
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Original Grantor(s) HARVEY W. PRICE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust February 26, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust March 19, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7034442 Original Principal Amount $103,126.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $101,453.74 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 111, BLOCK 26, WILLOW CREEK FILING NO, 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7617 S. ROSEMARY CIRCLE, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/18/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 15-009553 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0055-2016 First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0061-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Louis A. Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe
On January 26, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) Louis A. Oswald III and Crystal H. Oswald Original Beneficiary(ies) Washington Mutual Bank, FA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust February 25, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust February 29, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8023960 Original Principal Amount $5,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $4,955,763.00
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Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Also known by street and number as: 7100 S Platte Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/18/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 01/26/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Susan Hendrick #33196 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C. 9745 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO160012 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0061-2016 Exhibit A PARCEL A: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS (THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS BASED ON TRUE MERIDIAN): BEGINNING AT A POINT 357.4 FEET NORTH OF AND 455 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF A PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 347.57 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 502.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 184.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE A DISTANCE OF 610.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE NORTH AND ALONG THE
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ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 347.57 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 502.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 184.82 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST AND ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE A DISTANCE OF 610.92 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227, THENCE NORTH AND ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED IN BOOK 3485 AT PAGE 227 A DISTANCE OF 385.43 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT ANY PORTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY LYING WITHIN CALEY LANE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 249 AND EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED BOUNDARY LINE AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 8, 1988 IN BOOK 5405 AT PAGE 274, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
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PARCEL B: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER, WHENCE THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER BEARS S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 2627.77 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE S 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF OF SAID SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 469.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE POLO RESERVE-POLO RIDGE FARMS AS RECORDED IN BOOK 118 AT PAGE 40 OF SAID RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID BOUNDARY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 361.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID BOUNDARY LINE N 77 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 36 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE 121.30 FEET;THENCE N 67 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 28 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 185.79 FEET; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 24 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 6.00 FEET; THENCE N 66 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 278.81 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH PLATTE CANYON ROAD (S.H. 75) ; THENCE N 20 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 30 SECONDS E ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-LINE, DISTANCE OF 30.04 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE S 66 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 48 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 583.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Legal Notice NO.: 0061-2016 First Publication: 3/24/2016 Last Publication: 4/21/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0100-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 10, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) LAURA STEENBOCK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20077 Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7048113 Original Principal Amount $137,619.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,667.14 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 113, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7874 S KITTREDGE CIR, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/7/2016
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Building, 5334 South Prince Street, that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East highest and best bidder for cash, the said Hearing Room, County Administration real property and all interest of the said Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the therein, for the purpose of paying the inhighest and best bidder for cash, the said debtedness provided in said Evidence of your publicDebt notices call real propertyTo andadvertise all interest of the said secured by 303-566-4100 the Deed of Trust, plus Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and therein, for the purpose of paying the inother items allowed by law, and will issue debtedness provided in said Evidence of to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus all as provided by law. attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue First Publication: 4/7/2016 to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, Last Publication: 5/5/2016 all as provided by law. Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 02/10/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-010500 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Legal Notice NO.: 0100-2016 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0109-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 12, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) DENNIS LEMIEUX AND ANNE LEMIEUX Original Beneficiary(ies) NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006 HE8 Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 28, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6108551 Original Principal Amount $320,625.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $332,436.13 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 02/12/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144
Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-922-28951
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
Legal Notice NO.: 0109-2016 First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Have you seen how Classifieds can work for you?
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, BLOCK 5, RIDGEWOOD PARK, SECOND FILING, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7034 S COSTILLA ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 06/01/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 4/7/2016 Last Publication: 5/5/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO
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Local woman plays on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Pam Lavene will donate prize to church’s building campaign By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Pam Lavene, of Highlands Ranch, isn’t an avid “Wheel of Fortune” watcher. But last December she was offered a spot on the game show and took it. She won $10,500, which she will donate to her church. “Going on the show, I thought, `Please don’t make me look foolish,’” she said. “I didn’t want to be in some viral video.” Lavene’s son-in-law, Chris Canter, is the opposite. He’s had a lifelong goal to make it on the show. “I dreamt of spinning the wheel since I was a child,” Canter, 32, said. Canter applied for “Wheel of Fortune” last year and was asked to audition in downtown Denver. He could bring a family member to compete as a team, so he brought Lavene. Producers didn’t accept Canter and Lavene as a team because they aren’t biologically related. But the two left a lasting impression and were separately given spots on the show. Lavene, 55, filmed her episode Dec. 18 in Culver City, Calif. It was set to air April 4 on CBS. Canter was to film his episode in early April. The game show first aired in 1983 with hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Three contestants vie for prizes by spinning a wheel and picking a letter — similar to the “Hangman” guessing game. Contestants win cash or an expense-free trip to an exotic destination. The show’s jovial atmosphere surprised Lavene. “It was almost like a party of people who just enjoy each other,” she said. Most contestants had a lifelong dream
Highlands Ranch residents Chris Canter, left, and his mother-in-law, Pam Lavene, hold one of two “Wheel of Fortune” offer letters. The pair auditioned together but couldn’t participate as a team because they aren’t biologically related. Producers still offered them each a spot on the show. “I’ve dreamt of spinning that wheel since I was a child,” Canter said. Photo by Alex DeWind to be on the show, Lavene said, and watched it religiously. They were average, everyday people from college students to seniors. Lavene, an insurance salesperson, was nervous thinking about all the people who would see her on TV. Producers reminded her to relax and provided tips, such as enunciating and projecting her voice. She was most surprised at how heavy the wheel was. “The wheel is 1,000 pounds. Most
people think you just spin it,” she said. “You have to pull it and shove it.” After seven or eight guessing games of words including “Waldorf salad,” Lavene left with $10,500. The money, she said, is essentially free so she’s going to donate it to Journey Church, off County Line Road and South Holly Street. The church’s current location is too small. Members are raising money through a building campaign to build a 350-person location in Lone Tree near Interstate 25 and RidgeGate Parkway.
Lavene’s decision was easy: “I won some money that I didn’t earn or even expect,” she said. “It’s Gods money — lets use it to build a church.” Lavene, who calls herself more of an introverted person, is happy with her experience but doesn’t plan on any other TV appearances. She advises people interested in “Wheel of Fortune” to apply. The show’s staff couldn’t be greater, she said. “It feels like you are competing with one another — not against,” she said.