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Lost Highway finds itself in Centennial BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Later this month, the craft beer community will find something to be hoppy about — the opening of the relocated Belgian craft brewery, Lost Highway Brewing Co. Lost Highway opened the doors to its Colfax location in October 2013. As the business grew, the company needed room to expand. The answer, owner Tina Pachorek said, was relocating to 12741 E. Caley Ave. in Centennial, near I-25 and Arapahoe Road. The new taproom, scheduled to open April 29, is going to be dog and family friendly. “It is all starting to fall into place,” Pachorek said. “Centennial was always our number one spot and location.” The brewery needed more room, pri-
marily for its new canning line. Lost Highway plans on canning five of its beers: Golden Ghost Belgian Pale, District 6 Pilsner, Longest Wickedest Wit, Hitchhiker IPA and the HopKat. They recently got picked up by the distributor, Colorado Craft Distributors. “People want our beer,” Pachorek said. “Canning is a thriving market right now and we decided the best way to get our beer out to more people is to bring it to them.” Popular beers at Lost Highway, Pachorek said, are the Coconut Almond Porter, Golden Ghost, the HopKat and the Hitchhiker. The Hitchhiker is a favorite because the hops are constantly changing, making every batch of beer different, she said. In 2016, Lost Highway’s Golden Ghost won bronze in the Belgian-style pale ale or blonde-ale category out of
60 entries at the World Beer Cup in Philadelphia. The competition takes place every two years and the entrants pour their brews from across the globe. James Pachorek, Tina’s husband and co-owner of Lost Highway, is a Belgian Beer Knight. Every year in Belgium, a beer festival is hosted and brewers are knighted. “They acknowledge and knight the people who, in their opinion, escalated Belgian beer in one way or another,” Pachorek said. Lost Highway recently hired a new head brewer, Brian Connery, who has brewed for 20 years. In addition to feeling excited to work with the owners, Connery is most looking forward to experimenting with new brewing ideas. “I am working with owners that have a better appreciation of the beer industry,” Connery said. “They are
just as excited as I am to get started here. We are basically going to be throwing around the concept of `what if ’ a lot.” Connery will be leading a new program in which a saison beer — a type that is fruity, spicy and typically highly carbonated — will be released every six to eight weeks. Other Centennial breweries are excited to welcome the newcomer to the community. “We are more than excited to have Lost Highway come to Centennial,” said Andrew Duvall, community and sales manager for Resolute Brewery, which opened in August 2016. “The more great beer we can bring into Centennial, the better south Denver can be. We are a community in the craft beer industry and we look forward to having them as neighbors.”
South Suburban master plan to be presented to board STAFF REPORT
The final draft of South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s upcoming master plan will be presented to the board of directors in May. The master plan will help the district identify priorities over the next
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The draft plan is available online until April 14 at bitly.com/ssprd-master-final-draft. The district will hold a public hearing on the plan at 7 p.m. on April 26 at Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial. It will be presented to the board for possible approval on May 10.
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Planning a path for cyclists, pedestrians County’s master plan reaches its final stage of outreach BY STEPHANIE MASON SMASON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On Sundays, Karina Elrod, of Littleton, and her family choose to not use their own vehicle. Safety is a priority for her family as they seek other ways to navigate their day. “Wherever we want to go on Sunday, we have to use a bike, our feet or public transit,” Elrod said. “Biking is becoming more and more of what we do… I want to keep my family safe and healthy.” Elrod was one of many Arapahoe County residents packed into the Carson Nature Center in Littleton on April 4 for the Arapahoe County Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan open house. “I am hoping that the masterplan is well thought through,” Elrod said. “I want it to be comprehensive… this is about a good quality of life.” Arapahoe County’s vision for its future of bicycle and pedestrian transportation is in the process of being polished by citizens and implemented into a master plan. In May 2016, Arapahoe County sought out a plan to design the future for bike riders and pedestrians. According to the master plan, the vision is to build a “comprehensive system of on-street and trail facilities that safely connects neighborhoods and destinations and encourages walking and bicycling for travel and recreation.” The plan is being created without design or construction guidelines, said Caitlin Wilson, communication services specialist for the county’s community resources, public works and development department. “It is truly just a blueprint for the future,” Wilson said. “This will serve as a working document for future trail and on-street plans. It will take some serious time with a lot of moving parts... It identifies the gaps.”
A group of Arapahoe County residents discusses items on the proposed planning map at the Arapahoe County Bike and Pedestrian Masterplan Open House at the Carson Nature Center in Littleton on April 4. STEPHANIE MASON In phases one and two, the county completed an inventory and assessment of sidewalks, on-street bike facilities and trails. In the county, there are 3,321 miles of sidewalk in the urbanized areas. Detached sidewalks — meaning those separated from the road by a buffer zone — take up 30 percent of all sidewalks, while 70 percent of them are attached, meaning they are directly adjacent to the road. The county recorded 100 miles of missing sidewalk segments. In its assessment of bike pathways, the county found that 17 percent of roadways are low-stress for bikers and 62 percent are highstress, meaning the biker is on the road alongside traffic. In its first two phases, the county also recognized a need for education and outreach strategies. Between 2010 and 2014 in Arapahoe County, there were more than 900 crashes involving a pedestrian and a motorist, and more than 700 accidents between a cyclist and a motorist.
“Biking is becoming more and more of what we do … I want to keep my family safe and healthy.”
Karina Elrod Littleton resident Now in phase three, the final segment to the outreach and planning process, Arapahoe County is putting the finishing touches on ideas and maps. In recent open houses in Littleton and Aurora, residents were encouraged to write on the proposed bike and pedestrian map. Citizens circled areas where they were interested in seeing future trails constructed and wrote comments about subjects like sidewalk conditions. Now that the community comments are collected, the maps are
in the process of being refined. The next step, Wilson said, is bringing the plans to Arapahoe municipalities and gaining approval from the board of county commissioners. Phase three of the master plan is expected to be completed in July or August. “Once completed, it will be up to cities and rec districts to decide where they want to implement changes,” Wilson said. As for the entire plan, Wilson said, a proposal of this size could take up to 15 years to implement.
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NEWS IN A HURRY Commissioner appointed to state council Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Jackson was recently appointed by Gov. John Hickenlooper to serve as the local elected official on the statewide Workforce Development Council. The Workforce Development Council is a forum of representatives from the business community and state agencies that advises the governor on employment, workforce development plans and the state’s training needs. Jackson is serving her second term as commissioner representing District 4, which includes portions of the City of Aurora and areas of north unincorporated Arapahoe County. City holds workshops for master plan Centennial wants residents and businesses to share their thoughts and feedback on the city’s master plan, which focuses on development, redevelopment, and needs and desires for new, improved and expanded parks and open space. On April 18, the city will host two open houses from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. Other open houses follow on: April 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Arapahoe High School, 2201 E. Dry Creek Road; and April 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Grandview High School, 20500 E. Arapahoe Road. Pottery sale at ACC The Arapahoe Community College Clay Club will host the annual Arapahoe Ceramics Guild Spring Pottery Sale April 20-22 at the Colorado Gallery
of the Arts at ACC in Littleton, located on the first floor of the Annex Building. Festivities on April 20 include a meet-the-artists opening reception with light refreshments from 5-6 p.m. Admission is free and the sale is open to the public. Hours of operation: April 20: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 21: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 22: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Lucy O’Neill at lucysoars@gmail.com. Arapahoe holds youth programs Arapahoe County 4-H is offering two unique programs this summer, Mountain to Metro and Urban Ranchers Day Camp. Mountain to Metro camp is a twonight, three-day adventure through the Denver metro area and the mountains of Clear Creek County from June 27-29 for ages 10-12 years old. The cost is $75 and the deadline to register is June 12. Scholarships are available. Urban Ranchers Day Camp pairs community youths with 4-H members to learn how to care for and show goats and other animals. The camp is from 8 a.m. to noon on July 10-13 for ages 8-13 years old. The cost is $95 before June 4, $125 from June 4 - 26. For more information and to register for either program, contact Danielle Ardrey at dardrey@arapahoegov.com or call 303-738-7977. Learn more about Arapahoe County CSU-Extension and 4-H programs at arapahoe.extension. colostate.edu.
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Former teacher waives preliminary hearing in sex-assault case Michael Camelio accused of abusing student in 1990s STAFF REPORT
A former Littleton Public Schools teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student 20 years ago waived his right to a preliminary hearing and will face arraignment next month. Michael Camelio, 70, of Highlands Ranch, was arrested in February after a woman reported the alleged abuse. He was arrested on suspicion of five counts of sexual assault on
a child by one in a position of trust after an investigation. Camelio taught at Powell Middle School from 1995 to 2002. Prior to that, he was director of education and principal at Mark Hopkins Elementary School from 1982-88 and a computer science teacher at Newton Middle School from 1988 to 1995. After Camelio leaving LPS, he taught at Regis University and worked as a marketing consultant. Camelio will be arraigned on May 15 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center. He is free on bail.
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The chamber connection: Helping businesses and residents BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Chambers of commerce are designed to help their businesses grow and prosper in the community, bring in new customers and contribute to the economy. But that’s not their only focus — chambers also inform and connect the residents of their communities. “If businesses thrive, residents do as well,” said Pam Ridler, president of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. “We live in the community, too, and want it to keep growing and improving.” With all the connections and resources available to them, chambers can serve as critical connections between businesses, nonprofits, local governments and residents. “We work with the West Chamber and Arvada Chamber, because they provide great business connections, and because we’re always looking for experience faculty,” said Kim Rein, director of marketing and communications at Red Rocks Community College. “When we were raising capital for our Arvada campus, they were great in helping us raising awareness in the community.” Training and leadership classes are also often hosted by chambers to get residents more involved. “The chamber offers a leadership program, a young professionals program and various seminars,” wrote Angela Habben, Metro North Chamber president and CEO, in an email interview. “All these provide diverse insight and information into the regional community and benefit one’s business — and personal — growth and development.” Two of the most common ways residents interact with chambers are through chambers’ resources and special events. Resources for newcomers, shoppers “When I needed to move a couple states over, the first place I called was the chamber of commerce of the city where I was moving,” said Andrea LaRew, president of Highlands Ranch’s chamber. “I wish more residents knew to use us as a resource. If someone needs something, we can help them or know someone who can.” Chambers often serve as a first point
of contact for new residents, providing welcome kits and guides to the city. They also provide information to tourists interested in learning about hot spots to visit and entertainment options. “We’re set up at the Arvada Visitor Center, and are able to interact with people just visiting our city,” said Kami Welch, president of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. “Our place is to be on the home turf and educate and connect people in the community.” For the person looking for a plumber, real estate agent or insurance company, chambers make connecting to reputable businesses easy through online directories and in-person recommendations. “We all band together to promote Jeffco businesses,” said Pam Bales, president and CEO of Jefferson County’s West Chamber. “We have a huge list of businesses to connect with people who need a wide range of services.” For those who prefer a physical resource, chambers create guides that residents can pick up and keep in their car or home. But more and more chambers have embraced social media and technology to extend the reach of businesses in creative and interactive ways. “As a chamber, we’re always in the loop on what’s happening in the community,” LaRew said. “It’s all about access and connection.”
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Community events, large and small When a visitor is sampling some of the best Jeffco eateries at Taste of the West, checking out sweet rides at the Englewood Car Show or watching a bull rider at the Douglas County Fair, they’re taking part in a chamber-sponsored event. Many cities’ signature events are hosted or sponsored by their chambers, which serve the dual purpose of highlighting and connecting residents to member businesses, but also promote the city. “The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo has been part of the history here for 60 years,” Ridler said. “We also have the Lighting of the Star event, and the Colorado Artfest is going into its 28th year.” Beyond the big events, chambers host smaller community-driven happenings that connect residents with everyone from nonprofits to elected officials.
These events are open to all residents. “We have second and fourth Friday coffees in the morning at different area businesses, which helps us reach our residents directly,” said Randy Penn, director of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce. “One of the things we’ve had to change is how we reach out to citizens. We Penn have a great relationship with the city, and our next step is getting more residents involved.” Some of the Arvada Chamber’s most popular events are its third Friday breakfasts, where attendees discuss everything from legislative wrap-ups to the state of the city, county, transportation and much more. “We host a candidate forum every year that is really well-attended by residents,” Welch said. “We’re always looking at ways to tackle these issues. Sometimes it gets heated, depending on the subject, but that’s how a good discussion goes.”
Smaller chambers, like the West Colfax Community Association, host monthly morning meetings, that provide information and the opportunity to make important community connections. “My brand new business wouldn’t exist without the WCCA,” said Gene Kalesti, owner of Pure Colorado Event Center and Kitchen. “All the connections needed to get started, I made the association’s meetings.” In the end, so much of what chambers do comes down to a single word — connection. That applies to businesses, residents and the community at large. “Our publications of a city guide that talks about Westminster, open job postings on our website, resident community bags and an online events calendar, ensure people can take on an active role in the community,” wrote Juliet Abdel, Westminster Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, in an email interview. “Residents can also partner as community investors and participate in committees and projects that make a significant impact in our city.”
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offers martial arts training for all age groups. Contact Bog Cho for information at 720-378-2614. • Baseline Figures opened recently in Parker at 11688 Spotted St. The company provides body mass analysis. Contact owner/operator Michael Sudia for more information at 720-726-3751. • Burn Boot Camp opened in Highlands Ranch at 8800 S. Colorado Blvd. The fitness facility offers a variety of classes. More information: burnbootcamp.com/highlands-ranch-co • Brooklyn Veterinary Clinic opened their new dog and cat veterinary hospital in Castle Rock at 1320
Virtuoso Loop. Dr. Deb Patterson, Dr. Kathy Gaughan and Dr. Jenni Woods are the veterinarians working in the practice. The facility also provides boarding, grooming and doggy daycare. More information: www.brooklynvet.com • Integrated Ear, Nose and Throat opened a new location at 9960 Sky Ridge Avenue in Lone Tree. More information: www.integratedent.com • Game-Set-Match, a tennis retail store with locations in Centennial, Denver and Louisville, won an award for 2016 Pro/Specialty Retailer of the Year from Tennis Industry magazine.
IN THEIR BUSINESS • Uncle Maddio’s Pizza will open a location in Castle Rock at 3990 Limelight Ave. on April 28. The fast-casual pizza shop offers four pizza sizes and three crust styles, in addition to sandwiches and salads. More information: unclemaddios.com • Rubio’s Coastal Grill will open a location in Littleton at 111 W. Mineral Ave. on April 13. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant offers fish tacos and other items. More information: rubios. com • Car Wash Express has opened a Littleton location at 2421 W. Belleview Ave. More information: carwashex-
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District attorney, congressman join race for governor’s seat Brauchler, Perlmutter among those seeking to replace Hickenlooper BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
George Brauchler is seeking to trade his 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office for one in the state Capitol. Brauchler, a Republican, is campaigning to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper in the 2018 election. Citing what he called “ a lack of real leadership at the state level,” Brauchler said he wants to push for a stronger economy and tougher sentences for violent criminals. “Our governor has spent the last six years being affable,” said Brauchler, who announced his candidacy April 5. On the heels of Brauchler’s announcement, the race was infused with another big name, this one on the Democratic side. Six-term Congressman Ed Perlmutter made his candidacy for governor official on April 9. Perlmutter, of Golden, was first elected to the U.S. House in 2006. He represent Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, which largely comprises politically diverse Jefferson County.
Brauchler was elected district attorney in 2012 and re-elected after running unopposed in 2016. The 18th Judicial District encompasses Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. He gained nationwide recognition for prosecuting the case against Aurora theater shooter Brauchler James Holmes, calling the case “the biggest trial in the history of the state.” He said maintaining his obligations outside the courtroom during the trial shows he can maintain his role as district attorney during the campaign. He added Perlmutter he would put his campaign on hiatus if a big case came up. In February, Colorado’s economy was ranked the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report, but Brauchler said it could be better with less regulation and streamlined registration policies for small business owners. “We’re spending a lot of time running with the herd. I think we can be leading the pack,” Brauchler said. “Are we doing well? I think we’re doing fine, but we can be doing bigger
and better for a longer period of time with the right leadership.” Calling criminal justice his “wheelhouse,” Brauchler said he will push for stronger minimum sentences for DUI and homicide offenders. “Right now, someone can commit serious murder and 20-25 years later be back on the street,” he said. Brauchler has lived in Colorado for 45 years, currently residing in Parker with his wife and four children. He attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, and later graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law. He is a colonel in the Colorado Army National Guard. Perlmutter, who launched his campaign at a grocery store in Golden on April 9, served in the state Sentate from 1995-2003. He said he is primarily concerned with protecting the environment and health care for Colorado. Perlmutter said that under the Trump administration, he believes he can do more good as the governor than as a congressman “because it is the states that can act as a check and balance.” Brauchler and Perlmutter have joined a crowded field that includes more than a dozen candidates. Notable on the Republican side is businessman Victor Mitchell, a Castle Rock resident who served in the state
House from 2007-09. Mitchell runs Lead Funding, an organization that offers financing options for homebuilders and developers. Mitchell was undaunted in his quest for a showdown in the June 2018 Republican primary election. “Attorney Brauchler is a fine fellow — a pretty good lawyer. He’s a patriot and soldier,” Mitchell said in an emailed statement. “But we don’t need yet another lawyer at the Capitol. We need business people who are proven managers.” Aside from Perlmutter, the Democrats in the race with the most name recognition are former state Sen. Mike Johnston and former state Treasurer Cary Kennedy. Johnston is a Denver resident who served in the state Senate from 200916, and before that, was a teacher and principal. Kennedy, of Denver, was elected treasurer in 2006 and lost a reelection bid in 2010. In 2011, she was appointed the City of Denver’s chief financial officer and its deputy mayor, and she continued in those capacities until 2016. Four of the past five governors have been Democrats. Hickenlooper was elected to the position in 2010 and reelected in 2014. — Editors Chris Rotar and Glenn Wallace contributed to this report.
State Senate to determine fate of transportation bill HB-1242 would ask voters to approve sales tax hike for road funding
“All of this needs a vote of the people.” Sen. Daniel Kagan D-Cherry Hills Village
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State lawmakers are pushing to get a sales tax increase in front of voters this November to fund transportation infrastructure improvements. But while House Bill 17-1242 has widespread support among Democrats, who ensured its passage in the House, it has been met with mixed approval by Republicans. The bill would place a measure on the ballot to increase the state sales and use tax from 2.9 percent to 3.52 percent beginning Jan. 1, 2018 and lasting until 2038. It passed a House vote on March 31 by a 41-24 count and advanced to the Senate, where it would need approval before making its way to the governor’s desk. It has been assigned to the transportation committee. The bill was sponsored in the Democrat-controlled House by Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, and Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush, D-Steamboat Springs, and in the Republicancontrolled Senate by Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Canon City, and Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs.
The state transportation system faces a $1 billion per year funding shortfall, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. If the bill passes at the Capitol and then voters give it the nod, the measure would raise a net amount of about $604 million in new revenue from taxes in fiscal year 2018-19, according to an estimate from the Colorado Legislative Council staff. Under the bill, $300 million of the new revenue will be paid to the state highway fund, with the remainder going to county and municipal governments and a new multimodal transportation fund to develop public transit and bike and pedestrian options. It would also decrease the road safety surcharge — a vehicle registration fee — from $23 to $9 for most cars. “All of this needs a vote of the people,” Sen. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, said at a town hall he hosted in Littleton on April 4.
Despite some Republican support in the Senate, it drew vocal opposition from House Republicans. Before the House voted on the bill, House Republican Leader Patrick Neville, of Castle Rock, and Assistant Leader Cole Wist, of Centennial, blasted, saying that they were excluded from discussions. Wist believes that transportation improvements should be paid for with existing revenue streams rather than new taxes. “It’s irresponsible for us to go and ask for a tax increase before exhausting all other options,” he said. Wist also believes there will be significant Republican opposition to the bill in the Senate. “Just because the Senate president is sponsoring the bill doesn’t mean it has majority support of that caucus,” he said. Ultimately, four House Republicans supported it, including Polly Lawrence, of Roxborough Park. Lawrence,
who initially opposed it, still has problems with the bill, but hopes the Senate will make some changes to it. “I had quite a few concerns,” she said, noting that she thinks the sales tax increase is too much and she does not like the multimodal transportation oversight committee the bill creates. She believes the state should dedicate some general fund money to transportation projects. “The reason I voted `yes’ was to telegraph to the Senate that I think they can make the changes necessary to make this a workable bill to fix our transportation issues across the state,” she said. Republican House leaders attempted to divert other funding sources to transportation projects during budget negotiations on April 6, but were thwarted by the Democratic majority. Solutions the Republicans offered up included diverting general fund money, reducing funding for renewable energy programs and more. Kagan, who supports HB 17-1242, said he would prefer raising the income tax to raising the sales tax as a means of meeting budget needs, but understands that is a tougher sell to voters. He also said raising gasoline taxes may not fix the problem, as it’s a shrinking revenue source as people both drive less and drive more fuelefficient vehicles. “We think that by doing it this way we potentially have a compromise that can be agreed upon,” he said.
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school last year and spent a semester at Colorado State University before deciding to take some time off. He plans to return to college, but in the meantime, he is learning a skill that he hopes will help land him a job to help pay his way through school. “Every college town in America has a bike shop,” he said. Most of Goodturn’s customers since opening in November come in for the rentals. Buying an eBike ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 but a two-hour rental is $30. Outdoor Operation Director Tyler Burns said customers can ride out of the shop and be on the South Platte River Trail in minutes, on their way to Chatfield State Park or other destinations. “I haven’t had anybody come back and not have a good time,” he said. Most of the eBikes are pedal-assisted — the rider still has to put in some effort — and top out at 20 mph. The electric motors can be as powerful as 750 watts — slightly more than one horsepower — and add 15 to 20 pounds to the weight of the bike. Riders of eBikes run the gamut, but Burns said they are particularly popular among commuters and those who may be physically unable to ride a traditional bicycle. “We had one lady with a muscle disorder and she couldn’t exercise
‘I haven’t had anybody come back and not have a good time.’ Tyler Burns, GoodTurn Cycles outdoor operation director
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VOICES Finding the point can be more complicated than it needs to be
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ave you ever heard of Rube Goldberg?” Jennifer said. “Of course.” “Design one yourself. It might turn into a good column.” Goldberg (1882-1970) was known for depicting complicated gadgets that are sequenced to complete a very simple task. They were the opposite of efficiency. I think we all have encountered the opposite of efficiency. Variations of Goldberg’s ingenious designs have appeared in a number of films. I recommend “The Way Things Go,” but you will also find Goldberg variations in “Back to the Future” and “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure,”
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a famous course, Design and Manufacturing, that requires students to create a robot that will complete a relatively simple task with disproportionate ingenuity. Ultimately there is a competition, “an Olympics of engineering,” in front of a cheering crowd. I told Jennifer that I already had a good idea for a column. “How to brighten up your spring patio with new and colorful furniture.” She pretended to yawn. I sat down to work on the crossword puzzle with my favorite No. 2 pencil. “One across,” I said, “I know that one,”
and I was about to fill in the letters, when the point of my pencil broke. I looked at Jennifer and Jennifer looked at me. “How are you going to sharpen your pencil?” she said. “OK, OK,” I said. I thought about how I could sharpen the pencil and make an adventure out of it. How do we sharpen pencils? When I was just a grade-school boy, I pointed pencils in manual sharpeners. The sharpeners were usually black, and stuck to a wall. SEE SMITH, P13
Legislation aims to cut cost of car insurance
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Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in 1888.” I chose this classic poem to make a point about the influence and importance of poetry, of the arts in our lives. Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the independent federal agency that helps give people across America the opportunity to participate in and experience the
id your car insurance premiums go up this year? You’re not alone. Colorado is experiencing a surge in auto insurance rates, with drivers seeing an average rate increase of 15 percent or more on policy renewals. This trend has not gone unnoticed. GUEST We are working hard to bring those COLUMN costs down with a package of bills aimed at reducing insurance rates for struggling Coloradans. There are a number of reasons, beyond individual risk factors, why we may all be experiencing steep increases in our auto insurance premiums this year. Mandates that incentivize lawsuits or exorbitant jury awards drive up all of our rates. Several years ago, Colorado had Jack Tate a no-fault insurance system which mandated drivers buy expensive coverage and auto insurance rates skyrocketed. After the no-fault system crashed in on itself in 2003, premiums plummeted and created a marketplace with more individual options suited to drivers’ needs. However, with more folks moving to Colorado every day, we simply have more drivers on Colorado highways than we can accommodate. Invariably, with more drivers we see more accidents. During the past five years, insurance companies have struggled to keep up with the surge in claims that barely break even with funds collected from our premium costs, especially considering the surge in uninsured motorists. This Republican-led effort aims to lower premiums
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You can still find them. When I was a college student, one of my drawing professors expected us to whittle our points, and then refine them on little wooden paddles that had small strips of sandpaper stapled to them. He thought the pencil sharpeners were far too aggressive, and that too much pencil was wasted. When I taught drawing, I had four electric pencil sharpeners stationed around the room. If it were not for the electric sharpeners, too much class time would have been spent pointing pencils. We rely on convenience, unless we’re cast away on an island like Tom Hanks. I did think about the little sandpaper paddles, however. Could I make my own sanding surface and sharpen a pencil that way — if I were stranded somewhere? I determined that I could. But I would need to have access to sand or
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arts. The NEA is the only funder, public or private, that provides equal access to the arts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, supporting performances, exhibitions, healing arts and arts education programs, festivals, and artist residencies. And the NEA is on the verge of striking out. Yes, I understand – and advocate for – the need to reduce the federal deficit, and yet the current White House budget proposal does not do that. And yes, I also understand that reducing the federal deficit means a reduction in spending … a reduction that causes the least harm and has the most impact. This budget doesn’t do that either. We will never, ever agree on what causes the least harm, but what has the most impact on budget reduction is pretty quantifiable. For example, funding for the National Endowment of the Arts is on the chopping block. Yet the National Endowment for the Arts’ 2016 appropriation of $148 million constitutes only .004 percent of the federal budget. Additionally, NEA grants provide a significant return on investment of federal dollars with $1 of NEA direct funding leveraging up to $9 in private and other public funds, resulting in $500 million in matching support in 2016. With only the $148 million annual budget, the NEA investments in the arts contributes to a $730 billion
grit and some glue. Any island that calls itself an island has sand. But I don’t know what I would do about the glue. I was never a Boy Scout. I have no survival skills. I have a refrigerator. However, I know that some glues are nature-based, and that sap is very sticky. I also know that starch is used in some adhesives, for corrugated board and wallpaper. My island might have a potato tree. Or I could loan the pencil to a gerbil. They gnaw, you know. Ultimately, I gave up on it, walked to the studio, and let my electric Panasonic take care of it. I sat down with my yellow, No. 2 pencil and looked at one across again. Seven-letter word. Clue: “Follow a winding road.” Meander. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
arts and culture economic industry, which includes 4.2 percent of the annual Gross Domestic Product, and supports 4.8 million jobs that yield a $26 billion trade surplus for the country. Colorado Creative Industries, the NEA’s arm in our state, reports that Colorado ranks first in the nation for percentage of residents who personally perform or create artworks, second for residents who attend films and visit historic buildings, neighborhoods and parks, and third in reading literature and in attendance for live music, theater or dance. So … what do we here in Colorado want the “Ballad of the Republic Sung in 2018” to be, 130 years after Casey took the bat? NEA staff cannot lobby or participate in efforts to influence Congress regarding appropriations, law, legislation, or policy. But we can. If we want to fight for the arts in our communities, we need to step up to the plate. All of us. Call or write Colorado’s Congressional delegation and tell them what the arts mean to Colorado, and to you. Tell them not to let the NEA strike out. Andrea Doray is a writer who reminds us that private funding will not sustain the arts. And, of U.S. charitable giving rural areas receive only 5.5 percent of all philanthropic dollars. NEA funding makes sure there is equitable distribution of funds, particularly for underserved communities, across the nation. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com for more information.
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by ensuring that injured parties are compensated rather than enriching trial lawyers, helping significantly lower the bottom line for drivers all over Colorado. By guarding against claims of phantom damages — when lawyers attempt to claim more in damage than what was actually suffered — blocking lawyers from unilaterally suing insurance companies without permission of policyholders who are not aware of the action, and lessening factors that contribute to the increase in claims, we can continue to make car insurance as affordable as possible in Colorado. We know insurance is a humdrum subject, but it is one that affects every Colorado family on a budget. That’s why Colorado Senate Republicans are focusing
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Arapahoe County denies plan for Platte Canyon homes Proposed 40-unit duplex development does not receive zoning change BY KYLE HARDING KHARDING@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
On April 4, the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners voted to deny a preliminary development plan and zoning change for a proposed housing development at the
southwest corner of Bowles Avenue and Platte Canyon Road. The plan, proposed by KB Home, would have allowed for 40 paired duplex homes on the 5.56-acre parcel, a density of 7.08 homes per acre, as opposed to the 2.18 homes per acre allowed under the current residential-2 zoning. The plan, dubbed Platte Canyon Villas, drew significant opposition from neighbors citing concerns about the density, the traffic and the effect on enrollment at Wilder Elementary School.
A higher-density 50-home development for the site was already denied last year. County staff recommended the revised application be approved, saying that it conforms to the comprehensive plan. Though the location is in unincorporated Arapahoe County, it is bordered by Littleton on three sides. Four members of the board voted in favor of District 1 Commissioner Kathleen Conti’s motion to deny the development plan, citing a “lack of compatibility with the surrounding
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ith spring seedlings now popping through the soil, Colorado gardeners everywhere anticipate the growing season of flowers, vegetables and herbs, all of which can be used for a variety of health benefits, experts say. Plants are rich in minerals and vitamins that can greatly benefit an individual’s body, mind and
soul, said Dani Otteson, a community herbalist at Milkweed Herbarium in Littleton. “Medicinal herbs are very versatile,” Otteson said. “I think a lot of times in society we don’t think as much about what we can do to support our health. People think about what medicine they need when they are sick, but we need to take care of ourselves and support our wellness.” Community herbalists sell medicinal herbs to the public, but they are not to be confused with a medical professional, Otteson said. Before using a plant as medicine, it is always wise to talk to a medical professional about any SEE PLANTS, P17
For the mind Otteson started Milkweed Herbarium a year ago. At her business, she sells herbal teas and teaches classes. Otteson, a Littleton resident, primarily teaches people how to use medicinal plants, explaining how to blend teas, make syrups and create infused oils or honey. Since entering the world of medicinal plants, Otteson has experienced a positive change. “One of the biggest differences is that now I am more aware of how I feel,” Otteson said. “It has gotten me really used to checking in and figuring out why I don’t feel good and where don’t I feel good. At that point, I can find the best thing to help.” Her class on nurturing grief and broken hearts is Otteson’s favorite class to teach. She teaches people strategies for dealing with grief, such as prayer, exercise and writing. “There is no one thing that can be an answer, but there are a lot of different strategies I suggest people try,” Otteson said. She also demonstrates how to make teas that she says help with the grieving process. Otteson believes that minerals in certain teas can calm and nurture a person. She suggests people drink tea three to four times a day to benefit from minerals in the tea blend. “In general, minerals are one of the more difficult ingredients for people to get, especially in the standard American diet,” Otteson said. The teas Otteson blends are all inspired by different punk rock songs and albums. Otteson’s uplifting, mood-boosting tea blend, for example, is called “Rise Above,” named after a song by the punk band Black Flag. Otteson said that she creates teas for people dealing with sleep issues and stress. She said it is important to deal with any underlying issues with a psychologist, but she also suggests a soothing tea blend. Otteson’s most popular tea blend recommended for calming a mind is called “I Want to be Sedated,” named after a song by The Ramones. In that tea, she puts catnip, chamomile and passion flower. “Sleep and stress are two of the biggest challenges for people,” Otteson said. “The tea is calming; you can give it to kids, too.”
Dani Otteson, a community herbalist who recently opened her business, Milkweed Herbarium, holds an unblended tea. TEPHANIE MASON
For the body Dating back to ancient Egypt, the aloe plant has a long history of medicinal use, according to healthline.com. The plant is a common household succulent often used for sunburn relief. According to the website: • The plant contains active compounds that may reduce pain and inflammation and stimulate skin growth. Simply rubbing a small amount into a burn several times will help reduce pain and encourage healing. • The anti-inflammatory property of aloe, B-sisterole, can ease the pain and reduce the affects of rhumatoid arthritis by consuming two ounces of aloe up to three times a day. • The clear fluid in an aloe plant is 99 percent water. The other one percent is full of antimicrobial properties and contains vitamins C and E. This means that the non-greasy fluid can fight acne, reverse aging effects in skin and serve as a moisturizer. • Aloe vera extract is also a good substitute for chemical mouthwash. The vitamin C fights plaque and the aloe soothes sensitive, swollen or bleeding gums. Aloeplant.info, a website serving as a wellness resource to using aloe for health, suggests creating a honey and aloe face mask. The honey’s antibacterial abilities and aloe’s anti-inflammatory properties combined reduce redness, fight acne and moisturize the skin. To make the mask, combine one tablespoon of pure aloe vera gel and one tablespoon of raw, unpasteurized honey. Apply to the face, neck or back and leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing the mask off with warm water.
For the soul Rachel Sorrell, owner of Sorrell’s Healing Arts in Evergreen, studied the Mayan approach to medicinal plants in Guatemala. “I think there is a lot out there that is about fitness and lifestyle, but a lot of the time people forget about self-care,” Sorrell said. Sorrell works with cacao, which she said is the purest form of chocolate. She mixes two tablespoons of cacao powder in hot water with chili powder and cinnamon — the same way the Mayans consumed the plant. “In cacao, there are three main ingredients that allow a really beautiful thing to happen within a person,” Sorrell said. “The scientific name for cacao is theobroma. It translates to `food of the gods.’ ” The first ingredient in cacao is theobromine, which is similar to caffeine. Theobromine boosts energy and focus but has less of a “crash” than caffeine, Sorrell said. The second ingredient in cacao is anandamide, or the “bliss chemical.” “As humans, we naturally release anandamide when we are feeling pure joy or pure bliss,” Sorrell said. The third ingredient, phenethylamine, is known as the love chemical. Sorrell said it is naturally produced in the human brain when falling in love. “These three chemicals together allow people to enter a higher state of consciousness,” Sorrell said. “Cacao is a facilitator that works within a person’s body to reach a higher state of feeling bliss, love and focus.” Sorrell leads cacao meditations, in which clients consume a cacao beverage with four to six tablespoons of cacao, more than Sorrell’s recommendation of two tablespoons. After drinking the cacao drink, the meditation starts with some movement and ends in a sitting meditation. “When people cry, it makes me so happy,” Sorrell said. “It is not that I like to see people cry, it is just very moving. I can see people work through things with the help of cacao.”
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All things must pass — another record store is shutting down
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ave you ever driven by a house you once lived in, perhaps a childhood home, and wanted to stop in and see how things are different? I had the opportunity to do this every time I stepped into the Angelo’s CDs and More in Wheat Ridge. I worked in the store through college, and before that LINER my mother owned NOTES the Budget Tapes and CDs at that same location for more than 20 years. But now, after decades of businesses in the Applewood shopping center, the store is closing at the end of April. I got the bad news Clarke Reader during a recent Saturday visit to the store, and it knocked the wind out of me. It was like hearing the house you grew up in was going to be bulldozed. Like Joni Mitchell once wrote, “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” According to a handout given to shoppers, the store is closing because of an increase in rent prices in the shopping center, as well as required upgrades to the property that Angelo’s would have to pay for. Instead, the location is having a big closing sale all month, and employees will be going to the East Colfax and South Broadway locations. With its closing, west Jefferson County loses its only significant inde-
pendent music store. On West Colfax there is Chain Reaction records, which focuses on metal and punk albums, and on Wadsworth in Arvada there is Black and Read, but that store doesn’t just do music — it also sells books, games and movies. If you want to peruse the latest vinyl releases, check out local artists and get a new CD for your car, the options are now big box stores like Best Buy, Target and Barnes and Noble, or heading to downtown Denver. In 2015, Colin Hanks (Tom Hank’s son) made a fantastic documentary called “All Things Must Pass,” about the rise and fall of the Tower Records chain. The film is overflowing with interviews with former Tower employees, and music luminaries like Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, Elton John and David Geffen. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about some of the things these people discussed since I found out the Wheat Ridge Angelo’s closing. The shuttering of Tower, and other independent music shops, has been a slow but steady process since the advent of online shopping sites like Amazon, and digital music retailers like iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. “How do you compete with that?” Geffen said in one of the film’s interviews. “You know, if you could get Coca-Cola for free from your faucet, you wouldn’t buy a bottle of CocaCola.” I completely understand how the ease, accessibility and affordability makes these kinds of services appealing and, of course, I use them, just like everyone else. But I still go to the record store when I find something I love
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health problems and the intended use of a plant to ensure safety. “If you have a broken arm, you should definitely go to the hospital,” Otteson said. “There are so many ways herbs can support us in our lives, whether it is health challenges or every-day wellness. What it comes down to is people finding help that resonates with them and that they feel comfortable with.”
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CLARKE’S ALBUM OF THE WEEK Selection: White Reaper’s “The World’s Best American Band,” released on Polyvinyl Records. Review: If you’ve ever wondered what The Ramones would sound like if they had bands like Van Halen and Thin Lizzy as their main influences, White Reaper’s sophomore album answers that question in gloriously skuzzy fashion. This is the kind of rock album made for blasting out of car windows and need a physical copy of, or when I want recommendations. Because even with all the algorithms and recommendations based on previous search histories, you can’t replace the people who truly, truly love music and want to share it with their customers. “Those people knew their stuff. They were really on their ball. I mean, they just weren’t employees and they happened to work at music stores. They were devoted to music,” John said in the film. “It was inviting. It was like going to your favorite café.” For years, I was one of those people, and I learned so much about music from the people I worked with and customers I helped. If it really is the little things in life that matter, it’s difficult to top the joy that comes with discovering a new song, album or band that moves you. There’s nothing quite like it. As Mitchell wrote in the aforemen-
on sunny days, and you’re definitely going to want to add it to your summer rotation. This is rock as it was originally intended — loud, wild and free. The Kentucky group doesn’t quite live up to the album’s title yet, but they’re one step closer. Favorite song: “Little Silver Cross” Best song to kick off your summer playlist: “The World’s Best American Band” tioned song, “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone,” so be sure to celebrate and patronize businesses who provide these kinds of personal services while they’re around. There aren’t many music stores left, and believe me, we need them. But don’t take it from me — The Boss knows you should, too. “You know, everybody in a record store is a little bit of your friend for 20 minutes or so,” Springsteen said in the documentary. “There was that family aspect of a real record store.” Clarke Reader’s column on how music connects to our lives appears every other week. A community editor with Colorado Community Media, he will miss the Wheat Ridge Angelo’s terribly. Check out his music blog at calmacil20. blogspot.com. And share why record stores are important to you at creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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onderbound Dance Company has collaborated with The Flobots, using music from a May album release, to create a production called “Divisions,” which explores in music and dance our evolving struggles between personal SONYA’S identity, community and collective power. SAMPLER April 22-23, PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; April 29-30, Newman Center, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Tickets: parkerarts.org; newmancenterpresents. com.
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ington state at 4 p.m. April 22 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, as part of the Tesoro lecture series. Free, but reservations are requested: 303-347-5999. Eye of the Camera winners Chuck Rasco, Jim Sidinger and Steve Hirsch, Best of Show winners in the 2016 Eye of the Camera Exhibit, will present a joint show of their works from April 21 to May 28 at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Open during museum hours. Admission is free. 303-795-3950. Spring Pottery Sale The Arapahoe Community College Clay Club will hold its Spring Pottery Sale on April 20 (1 p.m. to 8 p.m.), 21 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), and 22 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex Building, east side of the Littleton Main Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Reception April 21, 5-6 p.m. Order of the Indian Wars The Annual Denver Indian Wars Symposium will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 13 at the Colorado National Guard Headquarters Auditorium, 6868 S. Revere Parkway, SEE SAMPLER, P23
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Centennial. Five speakers, coffee and doughnuts, full buffet lunch with authors and booksellers. Send check for $35 to OIW, P.O. Box 1650, Johnstown, CO 80534. Information, and author or bookseller arrangements, Mike Koury, 970-420-8193. Artists invited The Third Annual Littleton Plein Air Festival will be held May 31 to June 2. Registration will be limited to 50 artists (by May 12). Juror and demo: Don Sahli.
Resulting pieces will be exhibited at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery June 2 to 18. Depotartgallery.org. Hudson Gardens Concerts at Littleton’s Hudson Gardens were to be announced on April 10 and will appear on the venue’s website at hudsongardens.org. We didn’t have the listing at press time. In other news from Hudson Gardens: Concert company picnics will be available. Volunteers are sought for gardening and hosting. Construction is starting on the anticipated connection with the Mary Carter Trail. Nixon’s Coffee House will again operate the snack bar, starting soon. The Model Railroad will
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Storytelling is the oldest form of communication. “Everyone wants to know how to tell a good story, because stories are what we remember,” said Kate Lutz, board member of Rocky Mountain Storytelling. “And a well-told story will leave a listener wanting more and more.” Rocky Mountain Storytelling, a nonprofit organization, is bringing its annual conference to Golden April 21-23 at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. The conference will attract about 100
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‘United in Love’ concert to aid Denver Actors Fund Charity helps those in local theater world deal with medical costs
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“United in Love” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. April 30 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets cost $39/$59. Also, 100 audience members will, for an additional $25, be invited to mingle with the cast at a post-show reception. Lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.
“These stars are returning to their roots to support the theater community from which they came,” said Eugene Ebner, who conceived an April 30 concert, “United in Love,” with actor Paul Page, of Ebner-Page Productions. “They are examples to all of us for fulfilling their dreams while inspiring and encouraging others.” The concert will be a benefit for the Denver Actors Fund, which was founded in 2013. The fund has provided aid for members of the area theatre community with situational medical need.
Ebner was speaking of Annaleigh Ashford, a Wheat Ridge High School graduate, who is getting rave reviews for her Broadway performance with Jake Gyllenhaal in “Sunday in the Park With George.” (Longtime theatre fans will remember a talented teenaged Ashford’s performances at Country Dinner Playhouse and elsewhere in the area.) She will enjoy a return engagement with Eaglecrest High School graduate Andy Kelso, who costarred with
Ashford in “Kinky Boots.” Also appearing will be Mara Davi (“Dames at Sea,” “Smash,” “A Chorus Line.”), who grew up in Highlands Ranch and performed locally. Hosting will be Eden Lane and Steven J. Burge and the music director is veteran Highlands Ranch-based musician Mitch Samu. Mary Louise Lee, longtime area performer and Denver first lady, will appear as will Broadway’s Jodie Langel, and local composer Denise Gentilli, singers Daniel Langhoff, Sarah Rex, Jeremy Rill, Kirsten and Willow Samu, Eugene Ebner, Randy St. Pierre, Paul Dwyer, Robert Johnson, Thaddeus Valdez, Randy St. Pierre, Clarissa Fugazzoto, Becca Fletcher, Jimmy Bruenger — and more to be announced. Also included: the cast of “The Jerseys” and the cast of the upcoming “13 the Musical” (an all-student cast).
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Three plays have strong ties to place Littleton, Denver productions take audiences along for interesting rides BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Some plays say “could be anywhere” in their introductions, but our trio of the week all were clearly tied to a specific and unique locale. • Eudora Welty’s novella was the inspiration for Town Hall Arts Center’s “The Robber Bridegroom,” a raucous musical by Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman, backed by a live bluegrass band that’s center stage. Ryan Buehler plays the likable but crafty robber, Jamie Lockhart, who says, “I steal with style!” He tries to lure Rosamund (Beckah Ortiz), daughter of the richest
IF YOU GO “THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM” plays through April 30 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. 303-794-2787, ext 5; townhallartscenter.org. “THE NETHER” plays through April 23 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Benchmarktheatre.com. “BABY DANCE” plays through April 23 at Mizel arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. 303-800-6578; maccjcc.org. local planter, Clement (T.J. Hogle), into a marriage. Along the way, we meet Clement’s wife, Evil Stepmother Salome (Steph Holmbo in an area debut), who even comes up with a poisoned apple, as well SEE PLAYS, P27
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been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.
Social Columbine Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from August to May, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Community Room, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Any woman ages 18 and older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership in the DAR. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q. com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@gmail.com. Or call 303-881-0810.
DTC Rotary Club meets from noon to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. First meeting is complimentary. Contact Dana Arell at 720-339-7367 or coachdana5@gmail.com. Go to www.dtcrotary.org.
Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter typically meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Centennial. Call Gina Moore at 303-779-8762 for information or visit http://mountrosa. coloradodar.org/.
Introduction to Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com.
Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has
Newcomers Club of Centennial, for people
new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com. MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call Holly at 303-249-3633. OPOCS Singles Club, ages 55-plus, meets all around the metro area. Meet new friends. Sign up and receive a monthly newsletter that lists all monthly activities. Contact JoAnn Cunningham, membership chair, 303-751-5195, or Mary Riney, president, 303-985-8937. Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a” Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at
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Ports of Call Singles Club, 55 Plus Social hours take place from 4-6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 3 Margaritas in Lakewood (contact Carol at 303-389-7707), and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Chads in Lakewood (contact Darlene at 303-233-4099). Denver meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at Baker St. Pub, 8101 E. Belleview, in the Tech Center (contact Harold at 303-693-3434). For information and a monthly newsletter, call JoAnn, membership chairperson, at 303-751-5195, or Mary, president, at 303985-8937.
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Panorama China Painters This is a handpainted china club. If you have ever painted china or want to learn more about it, come visit the club. For more information, call Leota at 303-791-9283. The club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Centennial.
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303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804.
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THEATER
‘The Robber Bridegroom’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sunday, April 30, with an additional show at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. The musical follows a rascally robber of the woods as he courts the only daughter of the richest planter in the country. The proceedings go awry, however, thanks to a case of double-mistaken identity. Tickets available at the box office, by , calling 303-794-2787 or online at townhallartscenter.org/robberbridegroom. ‘Don Quixote’: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. Presented by Denver Ballet Theatre, Centennial. Go to www.denverballettheatreacademy.com for tickets and information.
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Animation Show of Shows: through April 14 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Unit 850, Littleton. Featuring 17 new animated shorts from 11 countries. Tickets available at https://drafthouse.com/ denver/tickets/the-18th-annualanimation-show-of-shows/ tickets/0401_55741. Go to www. animationshowofshows.org Explore the Art of Mehndi: 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 17 at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Hands-on tips and techniques for adorning your skin with henna. All age. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org. Art Works with Clyfford Still: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Learn about the artist behind the Clyfford Still Museum and create your own masterpiece in a professionally guided workshop. For adults. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL. org. Cultural Arts Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way. Discover diverse music, art, and globally inspired street food (for purchase). All ages. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DCL.org.
this week’s TOP FIVE Magic Show Benefits Heart Association: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Six magicians plus a special surprise guest. Sleight of hand, mind reading, close-up magic, comedy magic and more. Family friendly. Call 303-6606799 or go to http://Tickets.AmazingShows.com for tickets and information. Cravings, Weight Gain and the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Learn how nutrient dense-meals support healthy metabolism and which nutrient supplements support healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control. Call 303-805-6800 or go to www. parkerartscenter.com. West of the Blues Band: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Band members from the Littleton area include Cameron Craig, music teacher; Thomas Curry, retired judge; Terry Schmitt, business owner;
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Thrive Church Easter Worship, Egg Hunts: 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, and 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Parker Performing Arts School, 15035 Compark Blvd., Parker. Egg hunts are open to children in fifth grade and younger. Event also features bounce houses, video games and more. Adults will enjoy free Starbucks coffee and doughnuts. Go to www.thrivechurch.com/ easter-at-thrive. Birding Insights Workshops: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 15 (Backyard Bird Feeding in Spring and Summer); and Saturday, May 13, time TBD (Spring Migration), at Audubon Nature Center, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Register at http:// www.denveraudubon.org/event/. Workshops give adults and teens birding knowledge and tips, including techniques for identification, food preferences, life cycle and more. Family Tree Maker Software: 9:3011:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Professional genealogist Deena Coutant presents the final part of a three-part series on this genealogy software program. No registration required. Contact Bob Jenkins, president,
and Phil Cortese, former City of Littleton employee. Band will play old favorites and some new blues tunes. Call 303-795-3961. Identifying Old Photos: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Kirsten Canfield, multimedia librarian for Arapahoe Libraries, provides tips on searching for clues that could help date an image or identify the people or locale. Contact Bob Jenkins, president, at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail.com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Shakesfest 2017: 7 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, April 18-22 and 1 p.m. April 22 at Castle View High School. Castle View Theatre Company will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” and “William Shakespeare’s Star Wars.” Shakesfest hopes to promotoe Shakespeare in the community while providing high quality theater. Tickets available at ShowTix4u.com.
at ColumbineGenealogy@gmail. com. Go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com. Shrubs and Trees of Colorado: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Get expert tips from a master gardener on selecting the best shrubs for your yard and caring for them. All ages. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www. DCL.org. Douglas County Democrats Spring Gala, Auction: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Newly elected Denver District Attorney Beth McCann is the keynote speaker. Call 720-509-9048 or go to www.DouglasDemocrats. org. Celebrating Pollinators All Around Us: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Presented by SoSu Artists Collective. Program for ages 14 and older. Learn about honeybees, their habitat and habits, and learn what to plant in your gardens to attract honeybees and other pollinators. Local honey will be available to taste. Register at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration or call 303-7997-1779.
Plant-A-Seed Workshop for Kids: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Kids ages 8-11 will learn how to plant seeds and care for their plants. Space is limited; register at GrowInDoug. com. Program presented by the Douglas County Conservation District.
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limited; call 303-482-5552 for information or to RSVP. Lost Department Stores of Denver: 2 p.m. Monday, April 24 at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. local author and historian Mark Barnhouse shares stories and photos of Denver’s long-gone department stores. After the presentation, the audience will share memories of favorite stores no laonger in existence. Copies of Barnhouse’s book, “The Denver Dry Goods: Where Colorado Shopped with Confidence,” will be available for purchase and signing. Call 303795-3961. Red Hat Luncheon: noon Tuesday, April 25 at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Parker. Guests wear festive red headgear. Dave Hidalgo performs. The Red Hat Society connects like-minded women, introduces new friends and enriches lives through the power of fun and friendship. Space is limited; call 303-482-5552 for information or to RSVP. Garden Spruce Up Event: 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 26 at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Volunteer event a great opportunity to get some exercise while helping local seniors. Bring your own rake and help spruce up the grounds of the assisted living center. Light refreshments will be served to volunteer. Call 303-4825552 for information or to RSVP. Broken Tee Women’s 18-Hole Saturday Golf Club: play on Saturday mornings; season starts in April. Broken Tee Golf Course is at 2101 W. Oxford Ave., Englewood. Good for working women and mothers. Contact BTWSGC@ aol.com
Let Your Garden Grow: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Centennial’s Earth Day celebration features events appealing to gardeners of all ages and skill levels. Plant sale benefits Project C.U.R.E. Paint watercolor paintings on plantable seed paper Help the Centennial Youth Commission plant wildflowers on the butte at the park. Go to the Things to Do tab at http://www.centennialco. gov/ White Elephant Bingo: 3 p.m. Monday, April 24 at Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Parker. Bring small trinket or funny item worth $5 or less for the prize pot. Light refreshments served. Space is
ROAD CarFit for Seniors: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month through September, at Dahlia Campus for Health and Wellbeing, 3401 Eudora St., Denver. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month through September, at AAA-Colorado Southglenn, 700 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presented by the Reaching Older Adults Program, the 20-minute checkup is free but registration is requested. Call 303-991-5740 for an appointment.
HEALTH
St. Andrew United Methodist Church Blood Drive: 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 14 inside the Gathering Space at 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Contact Charles Green at 720-287-0121 or go to bonfils.org. SEE CALENDAR, P38
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CURTAIN TIME Children’s theater “Peter and the Wolf,” adapted and directed by Rory Pierce, will be on stage at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on April 22 and 29. It is inspired by Prokofiev’s famous orchestral work. Tickets, $10: minersalley.com, or phone 303-935-3044.
Don’t cry for me … “Evita” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice plays through April 29 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. A musical story of Argentina’s legendary first lady, Eva Peron, directed by Gina Rattan. Tickets: 720-509-1000, LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
Song and dance “42nd Street” by Michael Stewart, with music and lyrics by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, plays through June 4 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown (I-25 to exit 254, just south of historic Johnson’s Corner). Shows Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, preceded by dinner. See ColoradoCandlelight. com for times and ticket prices, or call 970-744-3747.
Search for roots “The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow” by Rolin Jones plays through May 21 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Mark Pergola directs a story of a female genius who searches for her Chinese birth family. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays (no show April 16). Tickets: $24$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.
Regional premiere “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” with book by Stephen Elliott and Allan Scott, plays April 21 to May 28 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Two drag queens and a transgender woman travel in the Australian Outback. Tickets start at $26, 303-739-1970, aurorafoxartscenter.org
Based on thriller novel “A Time to Kill” by Rupert Holmes, based on John Grisham’s thriller novel, plays through May 21 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Bernie Cardell. (Littleton’s Linda Suttle plays Judge Olga Noose.) Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Monday, April 24; 2:30 p.m. Sundays (no show on April 16). Tickets: $24-$30, vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.
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Douglas County junior Lina Corrales was the winner of the 800 and 1,600 races at the April 3 Highlands Ranch Invitational. She claims it takes heart to succeed in 800-meter runs, and between races walks to stay loose and listens to music. JIM BENTON
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The 800-meter run is not a sprint and it’s not a distance race. It’s a hybrid. It takes speed, stamina, grit and a high threshold for pain to succeed in the 800, which is often referred to as a middle-distance race. In short, the 800 — which is roughly half a mile — is tough, Colorado high school coaches and runners agree. “The 800-meter run is absolutely brutal,” said Faith Christian coach Steve Urban, who was the distance coach last season for boys 5A state SEE RACE, P33
STANDOUT PERFORMERS Lance Tillman, lacrosse, sophomore, Valor Christian: The Eagles snapped a four-game losing streak with a 22-8 win over Cheyenne Mountain on April 6, and Tillman had six goals and seven assists. Cole Blatchford, baseball, senior, Mountain Vista: He allowed four hits over seven innings and two runs while striking out nine batters in a 4-2 win
over Arvada West on April 8. Micah Conley, track, senior, Arapahoe: He was first in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.91, won the 300 hurdles in 41.02 and ran a leg on the 4x400 relay during the City of Littleton Championships on April 7. Sam Beecher, baseball, junior, Pondero-
sa: The right-hander pitched six innings, allowed one earned run, scattered six hits and fanned 10 batters in the Mustangs’ 5-2 triumph over Evergreen on April 8. Maddie Etten, soccer, sophomore, SkyView Academy: She scored the game-winning goal in the 3-0 conquest of Front Range Christian on April 6.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS are five athletes named from south metro area high schools. Preference is given to those making their debut on the list. To nominate an athlete, contact Jim Benton at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com
arc Johnson was standing near the left-field foul line answering questions, and it didn’t take long to understand why he is still coaching baseball at Cherry Creek High School. It’s for the love of the game. OVERTIME On a recent afternoon, he stopped several times as the Bruins were starting practice to stress to pitchers the importance of throwing strikes, to tutor outfielders on drop steps and to remind a shortstop on knowing the arm strength of outfielders. Jim Benton “I still love working with kids,” he said. “They are fun to work with and they still listen. They try hard.” Johnson, 72, is in his 45th season as head baseball coach at Creek. He also served for 23 as boys soccer coach. He is on a Colorado coaching longevity list that includes Denver East and Machebeuf football legend Pat Panek (52 years), Denver Christian basketball coach Dick Katte (48 years), Dove Creek football coach Kenneth Soper (46 years), Heritage and Columbine wrestling mentor Ray Barron (46 years) and Eaton baseball coach Jim Dantley (46 years), who is now an assistant at Littleton. Only Barron and Johnson are active head coaches. “I’ve been very blessed having the community and administration we have,” Johnson said. Johnson went into this season with 751 coaching victories, so the success ratio works in his favor. The Bruins have captured eight state championships, been the runner-up five times, a final four team in 22 springs and have earned 29 league titles. “There are obviously a lot better players today,” Johnson said. “They’re stronger, bigger and faster. Sometimes the baseball IQ isn’t any better. We work every day on baseball IQ stuff. “Obviously the first state championship in 1983 was memorable. That 1995-96 team when we started that run of five straight state championships was a huge time. That was our heyday.” Filling out lineup cards, strolling to the mound and prepping fields after unpredictable spring storms will continue to be part of Johnson’s life. “I’ve always said this: As soon as the kids don’t relate any more and as soon as the kids aren’t happy, I’ll know its time,” he said. “I’m not going to go anywhere until I feel it is time or the school says it’s time. I still absolutely love it. “For me, I don’t golf or fish because I’m so immersed in baseball. When I do give it up, I’m going to have to learn to fly fish or do something. Coaching is obviously something I love. One thing, I’ve gotten more tolerant than I was when I was younger. You kind of have to shift with the culture a little bit.” SEE BENTON, P33
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champion Pomona. Kaden Lathrop, a senior at Highlands Ranch, was concise when asked what it takes to excel in the 800. “The number one thing in running the 800 is guts,” he said. “Anyone can be in good enough shape and have the form and speed, but what it really takes to finish an 800 is some guts.” Mountain Vista junior Caden Foster, a friend and rival of Lathrop, sometimes feels wiggly at the finish. “It’s a weird race,” he said. “The first half, you feel good, but it hits you immediately after the first lap. You think, `What am I doing, this is really hard.’ By the time you run the last 100 your legs are Jell-O.” Strategy becomes a big part of the 800, which while neither a sprint nor a distance race, combines elements of both. “It is kind of its own category. It is more of a mental race,” said Vincent Workman, the Pomona High school 800-meter record holder and now a freshman at Colorado School of Mines. “You just can’t sit back and kick at the end like a distance race and you can’t just go all out all the time like a sprint race. It’s strategy based and mentally based. “I broke the Pomona high school record for the 800 and that probably was the hardest race of my whole career and I’ve been running since I was 5-years-old. We started the first lap going real fast so I figured I was just going to die… We just kept going at the same speed the entire race and that’s just something that doesn’t happen in an 800 race.”
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Top boys swimming times Mountain Vista swimming coach Rob Nasser compiles a list of the top submitted swim times and scores in the state, and several Class 4A area boys head the first of Nasser’s reports. Ponderosa’s Blake Wilton
Madison Easton, a senior at Mountain Vista, usually likes to go out fast. “Sometimes that’s not the best move,” Easton said. “I kind of like to go out fast and get my spot. The hardest part of an 800 is the third 200 (meters), so I push the most there and the last 200 is just give it all I’ve got.” Like many runners, Thornton junior Stephanie Carrasco competes in multiple events. She has run the 3,200, 1,600 and 800 this season. She favors the longer races — by comparison, the 800 seems almost like a sprint event. “I prefer the 3,200 because it’s a long-distance event,” she said. “The 800 is really tough because it’s basically sprinting for 800 meters without pace.” Highlands Ranch coach John Padjen calls the 800 a “grueling race” that demands endurance and speed. “And most importantly, a willingness to fight through a high level of pain,” he said. For Douglas County junior Lina Corrales, desire plays a part in meeting the demands of the 800, no matter what race tactic is used. “If you want to race well, you just kind of have to love it and just make sure you have your heart in it 100 percent,” Corrales said. “You just have to deal with the pain and then at the end just hope you make it the best.” Littleton sophomore Christian Sapakoff agrees with those runners who have a love-hate relationship with the 800 meters. “I hate it when I’m doing it but afterward I like it,” he said. “The toughest thing is just hanging in there mentally. You end up hitting kind of a wall at some point and you don’t want to run anymore, but you have to keep going.”
has the top 4A times in the 50-yard and 100 freestyle events of 21.72 seconds and 47.51 seconds. Ponderosa also has the best times in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. The Mustangs swam a 1:31.93 in the 200 and 3:18.89 in the 400. Jack Moranetz of D’Evelyn was first in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:58.20. Senior Johan Staton of Standley Lake has the quickest 200 IM time of 1:58.20.
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Here are the top 10 800-meter times this season, as of April 5, in Colorado high school competition: Girls Boys Madison Mooney, Broomfield, 2:13.21 Isaac Green, Monarch, 1 minute, 54.38 Lauren Gregory, Fort Collins, 2:15.96 seconds Quinn McConnell, Peak to Peak, 2:16.02 Hayelom Fitsum, Denver East, 1:54.90 Katelyn Mitchell, Broomfield, 2:16.52 Yanique Borne, Denver South, 1:55.98 Megan Koch, Highlands Ranch, 2:17.49 Talon Berta, Grand Junction, 1:57.07 Maleigha Menegatti, Pueblo West, 2:17.61 James Lee, Silver Creek, 1:57.84 Cammy Manes, Longmont, 2:18.03 Jack Rubalcave, Rifle, 1:58.28 Chantae Steele, Classical Academy, 2:18.68 David Moore, ThunderRidge, 1:58.31 Lauren Offerman, Mountain Vista, Daniel Hamson, Cherry Creek, 1:58.36 2:19.63 Ian Meek, Montrose, 1:58.63 Tiana Bradfield, Peak to Peak, 2:19.95 Zach Litoff, Monarch, 1:58.77 State record: Jordyn Colter, Cherry Creek, State record: Blake Yount, Smoky Hill, 2:04.56 1:50.59
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all-state basketball player in 2002 at Arapahoe, will take over the Class 4A Mustangs’ program, according to Athletic Director Tim Ottmann. Schuman was the starting point guard at Colorado College from 2002-05. He replaces Steve Ketchum, who coached Ponderosa for the past two seasons, compiling a record of 22-26. Meanwhile, Darren Pitzner, an assistant coach the past
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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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Pregnancy and Postpartum Back Pain: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 22 at Physical Therapy Specialists, 7853 E. Arapahoe Court, Suite 1400, Centennial. Pain present during pregnancy that is not treated often continues for months, even years after your baby is born. Seating is limited; call 303-740-2026 or email staff@ptspecialist.com for reservations for this free lecture. Go to www. ptspecialist.com. Do You Know a Child Who Wets the Bed?: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Physical Therapy Specialists, 7853 E. Arapahoe Court, Suite 1400, Centennial. Don’t wait for your child to outgrow bedwetting. Find out how we can help, starting tonight. Space is limited; call 303-740-2026 or email staff@ ptspecialist.com for reservations for this free lecture. Go to www.ptspecialist.com. Columbine Library Blood Drive: 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 inside the Bloodmobile at 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org. Healing Our Youth: Get Educated!: 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice, 300 W. Chenango Ave., Englewood. Healing Our Youth: Get Educated! is a youth mental health educational program for teachers, school staff/ administration and parents. It consists of an inspiring and informative 90-minute, fivespeaker panelist presentation plus a mental health resource fair. The event is free, but registration is required. Go to healingouryouth.org to learn more and to register. Two free CEU’s offered. Refreshments served.
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Douglas County AAUW Scholarship: application, transcripts and letters of recommendation due July 15. Scholarship is open to Douglas County residents only. Money may be used for tuition, books or child care while attending school. Scholarship application and instructions available online at douglascounty-co.aauw.net.
Craig Hospital Blood Drive: 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 inside the Family Housing Conference Center, 3425 S. Clarkson St., Englewood. Contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or bonfils.org.
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Original Grantor(s) LYNN ALAN DREHER and LORI ANN DREHER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 11, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8067070 Original Principal Amount $167,919.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,351.55
Public Notices First Publication: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0038-2017
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 27, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) JENNIFER KRAMER Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for SWBC Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust December 26, 2014 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5000463 Original Principal Amount $194,275.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $189,520.32
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 165, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2741 E Nichols Cir, 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, 05/17/2017, 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: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 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: 01/27/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee
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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;
Public Trustees
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: 01/27/2017 , Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Monica Kadrmas #34904 Randall Chin #31149 Weldon Phillips #31827 Lauren Tew #45041 Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett, Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006487805 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.: 0038-2017 First Publication: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0044-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) LYNN ALAN DREHER and LORI ANN DREHER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust May 30, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 11, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8067070 Original Principal Amount $167,919.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,351.55
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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. LOT 33, BLOCK 8, KASSLERS ADDITION THIRD FILING; A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 8 OF KASSLER ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO APN: 2077-17-3-l2-006 Also known by street and number as: 3533 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE 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, 05/24/2017, 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: 3/30/2017 Last Publication: 4/27/2017 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
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Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
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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.
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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.
LOT 29, BLCOK 1, THE KNOLLS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Also known by street and number as: CO 80122. To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 DATE: 01/31/2017 Public Trustee in and for the County of ArTHE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL apahoe, State of Colorado OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENBy: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for Public CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF Trustee TRUST.
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The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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) 7069990 Attorney File # 17-014215 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.: 0044-2017 First Publication: 3/30/2017 Last Publication: 4/27/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0033-2017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 27, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) KEVIN A PILKINGTON and RAPHAELLA S PILKINGTON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 22, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 19, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5140788 Original Principal Amount $308,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $295,550.93 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.
Public Trustees 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, 05/17/2017, 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: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 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: 01/27/2017 Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for 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
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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.
LOT 33, BLOCK 8, KASSLERS ADDITION THIRD FILING; A RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 8 OF KASSLER ADDITION, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO APN: 2077-17-3-l2-006
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
DATE: 01/31/2017 Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Diana Springfield, Chief Deputy, for 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
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.
Also known by street and number as: 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.
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.: 0033-2017 First Publication: 3/23/2017 Last Publication: 4/20/2017 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/17/2017, 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), Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in 9990 said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Every day, the government makes decisions thisofone Attorney File # 17-014215 Trust, plus attorneys' fees, thethat expenses saleto publish public notices since the birth other items by law, on and will to can affect your life. and Whether they allowed are decisions of issue the nation. Local newspapers remain the most The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as zoning, taxes, newprovided businesses or myriad other trusted source of public notice information. This and is attempting to collect a debt. Any informaby law. tion provided may be used for issues, that purpose. governments play a big role in your life. newspaper publishes the information you need First Publication: 3/23/2017 Governments have on newspapers like to stay involved in your community. ©Public Trustees' Association Last relied Publication: 4/20/2017 of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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