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Wife says suspected killer ‘just snapped’ Recordings of victim interviews are played at hearing for Kevin Lyons By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Children crowd around Casa Unida Foundation members Bob Moore Jr., left, and Mercedes Espinoza as they hand out Toys for God’s Kids wooden cars to children of poor families in the northern Nicaraguan rural village of Hermanos Martinez. The foundation team was in Nicaragua on another project and took time to distribute the toys to about 100 children. Photos by Tom Munds
Toys delight Nicaraguan children Wooden cars were built by local resident and organization By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Toys for God’s Kids wooden cars come in two sizes. The two smaller ones, called pocket cars, were made by Centennial resident Bob Wing. The larger car was made by volunteers in a Douglas County retirement community.
Wooden cars created in Centennial resident Bob Wing’s basement workshop and cars made by other Toys for God’s Kids volunteers produced ear-to-ear smiles as they were placed in the hands of children in a small village in northern Nicaragua. The toys were delivered by a team from Casa Unida Foundation, an allvolunteer organization based in Lake-
The wife of a Centennial man suspected in the murder of a local doctor told investigators he had been acting erratically in the days before the April 4 shooting. “My husband just snapped,” Elizabeth Lyons said in a recorded interview at a hospital hours after the shooting. A judge heard that interview and others in an 18th Judicial District courtroom in Centennial on Aug. 5 before finding probable cause for Kevin Lyons, 46, to stand trial. He is accused of killing Lyons Kenneth Atkinson, a wellknown doctor who lived next door to the Lyonses in the Homestead Farm II subdivision, and shooting Elizabeth Lyons and neighbor Laurie Juergens. Investigators say he also shot at two other neighbors and the first Atkinson two police officers who responded to the scene. Kevin Lyons was denied bond at the hearing as Judge Carlos Samour Jr. found there is significant evidence that he committed the capital offense of first-degree murder for killing Atkinson. Lyons continues on Page 4
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By Casey Van Divier Special to Colorado Community Media The gathering was set to serve many purposes in just 2 1/2 hours: It would be a summer event, an ice cream social and a community-building campaign. But for one young woman, the reason she came to Centennial Center Park for National Night Out was specific and unique. “My fiancé is the canine decoy for tonight’s demonstration,” Victoria, who wouldn’t give her last name, said jokingly. “I wanted to see him get attacked.” Along with a captivated audience, Victoria watched as sheriff Deputy Joe Van Hook played a criminal in the event’s canine demonstration. At Deputy Gordon Carroll’s command, K-9 Thor sunk his teeth into Van Hook’s thick protective gear, wowing the crowd. Police continues on Page 6
FOR THE GOLD Five local Olympians compete in Rio this week. Catch up on how they did in their sports on PAGE 26. Deputy Brian McKnight of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office speaks about HawkQuest with a great horned owl perched on his arm. “If we didn’t take these birds in, they would be destroyed,” McKnight told children attending the Aug. 2 National Night Out event in Centennial. Photo by Casey Van Divier
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Nicaraguan boys ‘bless’ donations of baseball gear Players used sticks for bats, rolled-up socks wrapped with adhesive tape for balls By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hamberto Gardian, a San Isidro, Nicaragua 16-year-old, grinned as he tried on the full set of baseball catcher’s gear that once belonged to a Highlands Ranch baseball player his age. “This equipment is special for me and for others who catch for our school team. It is the first time I have used a batter’s helmet like this and it feels good,” Gardion said through an interpreter. “I thank the catcher who shared his equipment with me and I thank those who brought it here to our school. God bless them all.” The catcher’s gear was part of the baseball equipment that members of the Casa Unida Foundation delivered to Eben-Ezer School in San Isidro on July 25. It was the first of three schools visited during the week-long trip. The Lakewood-based all-volunteer organization began the equipment program when the foundation learned Nicaraguan schools receive no money for sports or physical education equipment. The three schools visited in July make a total of seven Nicaraguan schools that have received equipment from the foundation. The foundation team came to northern Nicaragua the last week in July to deliver equipment to three schools, to gather information on how much baseball equipment the average school had and to check out the playing fields as part of a project the organization hopes will generate the support to deliver equipment to many more schools. The foundation team delivered the catcher’s gear along with a duffel bag of three bats, two dozen baseballs, 12 righthanded gloves, two left-handed gloves and a catcher’s mitt to San Isidro. The coach at the San Isidro school thanked the team for the equipment,
Members of the baseball team at Eben-Ezer HIgh School in San Isdiro, Nicaragua check out the equipment donated to their school. The equipment included a complete set of catcher’s gear donated by Highlands Ranch resident Sean Healey and delivered to the school by members of the Lakewood-based Casa Unida Foundation. Donating baseball equipment to Nicaraguan schools is among the foundation projects in northern Nicaragua. The organization began the project because baseball is the most popular sport in Nicaragua and schools receive no funds for sports or physical education equipment. Casa Unida has delivered equipment to seven schools, with plans to take donations to more schools in January. Photo by Tom Munds because so many school players didn’t have gloves and the school had no bats or balls. “The catcher’s gear is very special,” he said with a smile. “Our catcher will probably be the best protected catcher we will see all season.” The catcher’s gear originally belonged to Sean Healey, who played baseball at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch. He graduated in 2014. The baseball equipment project took on added importance when local officials told the foundation that baseball has replaced soccer as the number one sport in Nicaragua. The lack of adequate equipment is
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compounded because schools have no money for equipment and few families can afford to buy equipment for their sons, they said. In the Somoto area, the average daily wage is about $5 and a cheap baseball costs $6. Gloves like the foundation delivered to the schools would cost a family $80 to $100. At all three schools that the foundation visited and donated to in July, coaches told foundation members that their leagues provide some equipment for players. The borrowed equipment makes playing the game better, but there still were no gloves, bats or balls at the schools for team practices. One coach told foundation members that the players
used sticks for bats and rolled-up socks covered with adhesive tape for balls. Reymundo Lopez, coach at Solomon Ibaria School in San Luan Rio Coco, told foundation members the game of baseball was important to the school because players learn sportsmanship and discipline, plus they learn the importance of maintaining good academic standings in the school and the importance of strong moral values. Coach Marvin Cruiz Rios at Instituto National Palacaguino had similar comments. “This equipment is a blessing to the school and to the students,” he said through an interpreter. “We now work on skills in practice we will use in games. It also helps us spend time with the players, teaching them about important values like strong academic work, good sportsmanship and strong Christian values.” The foundation’s effort to supply baseball equipment to schools began more than a year ago when Englewood High School’s baseball team donated some used gloves to the effort to gather equipment for Nicaraguan schools. Healey enclosed a note with the catcher’s gear. The note said: “I hope you enjoy your new catcher’s gear! It served me well over many years of catching and I hope it can do the same for you. Baseball is an amazing sport and has given me many lifelong memories over the years. Baseball has taught me how to believe in myself, think strategically and created many great friendships that I will have forever. I am extremely happy to be able to pass on my gear to you and I hope it treats you well!” Gardian read the note, then wrote a reply. The interpreted reply said: “Well, first we thank God for these blessings, for everything you have given to our school,” he said of Casa Unida Foundation. “I also want to thank the catcher who sent the equipment. Bless you for sharing your equipment with us.”
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Centennial ranks high for first-time homebuyers Wallethub rates the city ninth among 300 in U.S. for affordability, real-estate market and quality of life By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon wasn’t surprised that her sprawling city was recently coined the ninth best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers in 2016 by Wallethub, a personal finance website. Even with a rise in home prices, Noon said first-time homebuyers are attracted to the quality of life in Centennial, a mix of new and old residential neighborhoods, with a booming commercial area that straddles I-25 between Lone Tree and Greenwood Village. Among some of the top amenities, she said, are established neighborhoods with large lots, good-sized homes and good schools. “It feels like a very secure, friendly and welcoming place for people to put down roots,” she said. “When you’re making that first home purchase, it’s a big deal.” Four other Colorado cities — all north of Denver — ranked higher than Centennial among cities with fewer than 150,000 people. Wallethub’s analysts compared 300 U.S. cities of varying sizes across three key areas of affordability, realestate market and quality of life. These areas were evaluated using 19 metrics, including average cost of homeowner’s insurance, cost of living, real-estate tax rate, percentage of homes sold in one year, foreclosure rate, school systems and job availability, among others. Each metric was graded on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 representing the
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WALLETHUB’S TOP 10 CITIES FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS 1. Overland Park, Kansas
6. Longmont, Colorado
2. Greeley, Colorado
7. Boise, Idaho
3. Thornton, Colorado
8. Lincoln, Idaho
4. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
9. Centennial
5. Westminster, Colorado
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most favorable conditions for first-time homebuyers, according to Wallethub’s report. Wallethub then used the average scores for each city to form its overall rankings. While Centennial’s overall rank for first-time homebuyers was No. 9, its affordability rank was No. 122; its realestate market rank was No. 33; and its quality of life rank was No. 7. Sales prices of homes in Centennial, as in much of the metro area, have been on the rise in the past year. The median sales price for a singlefamily home in Centennial in June 2016 was $425,000 — up 9.5 percent from $388,250 in June 2015, according to the Douglas Elbert Realtor Association, an organization that surveys area real estate markets monthly. And the median sales price over the past year, from June 2015 through June 2016, was $409,900 — up 8.5 percent from $377,800 the year prior.
HOME VALUES ON THE RISE MEDIAN PERCENT SALE PRICE CHANGE FROM COMMUNITY JUNE 2016 JUNE 2015 Lone Tree
$728,000
+15.6 percent
Highlands Ranch
$447,000
+5.2 percent
Parker
$438,500
+6.6 percent
Littleton
$427,500
+15.2 percent
Centennial
$425,000
+9.5 percent
Englewood Aurora
$365,000 +2.5 percent ORTHOPEDICS
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+12.1 percent
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Source: Douglas Elbert Realtor Association
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Coffman ad aims for distance from Trump Challenger for U.S. House seat compares incumbent to presidential candidate By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, has become the first House Republican to expressly distance himself from Donald Trump in a campaign ad. Coffman — who is seeking a fifth term representing the 6th Congressional District — faces a competitive challenge in Colorado’s most ethnically diverse congressional seat. His opponent, former state Senate President Morgan Carroll, a Democrat from Aurora, repeatedly compares him to Trump.
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In addition to the murder charge, Kevin Lyons faces charges of the attempted murder of Elizabeth Lyons, Juergens, neighbors Lesa McKenzie and Craig Johnson, and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies Tim Klisnick and Frank Morgan. Elizabeth Lyons told a sheriff’s office investigator that on the day of the shooting, her husband had been angered by her suggestion that he go to a hospital for mental health issues, and he came upstairs from their basement with a gun. He told her to leave and began firing as she ran toward Juergens’ house, across the street, where a neighbor was garden-
Coffman starts a new, 30-second television ad talking about his party’s presidential nominee. Coffman looks at the camera and says he’s always asked about Trump and then says, “Honestly, I Coffman don’t care for him much.’’ Coffman promises that if Trump is elected, “I’ll stand up to him.’’ Coffman adds that he would also stand up to Hillary Clinton. “I certainly don’t trust Hillary,’’ Coffman says. “If Hillary wins, I’ll hold her accountable every step of the way.’’ A spokeswoman for Coffman says the campaign spent about $50,000 for cable and digital ads. Coffman also plans to release the ad in Spanish. The district is about 20
ing in the front yard. The court also heard recordings of 911 calls from the scene the afternoon of April 4, including one in which Atkinson tells the dispatcher he had been shot and says the shooter is coming at him again. “He’s coming at me right now with a gun,� he said in the call. Atkinson was found alongside a Chevrolet Suburban in Juergens’ driveway. Elizabeth Lyons was found bleeding on Juergens’ porch. Juergens suffered a gunshot wound to her face and first hid in a window well before making her way to her backyard and into her house. Atkinson, who witnesses said came outside to help the shooting victims, was shot in the leg, arm, torso and head. Klisnick testified that he and Morgan were the first officers
on scene and were told that the shooter was back behind the Lyonses’ house. Klisnick said approximately four shots were fired at them as they went around the side of the house. They took cover, and the shooter surrendered soon after. Klisnick identified Kevin Lyons, who was sitting at the defense table in a red Arapahoe County jail uniform next to his public defenders, as the shooter. “I see the defendant looking directly at me, pointing a handgun at me, shooting multiple rounds, trying to kill me,� he said. Body camera footage of a deputy who arrived at the scene just behind Klisnick and Morgan captured the moments in which Kevin Lyons was arrested. Four gunshots can be heard in the video as well.
like Trump. Her spokesman pointed out that Trump has not said he won’t vote for Trump, making the ad “political doublespeak.’’ “If he wasn’t going to vote for this bully, he would have already said so,’’ Drew Godinich said. But Coffman met recently with Libertarian vice presidential candidate William Weld, and his spokeswoman said Coffman has not decided which presidential candidate to support. “Like a lot of Coloradans, he’s not happy with his options at the top of the ticket,’’ said Coffman spokeswoman Cinamon Watson. She added, “But Hillary Clinton is not an option.’’ Coffman recently said he was “deeply offended’’ by Trump’s criticism of the parents of a fallen soldier.
Deputies and investigators testified that Kevin Lyons chanted, prayed out loud and spoke in nonsensical terms about the Bible both at the scene and in an interview room at department headquarters later, and that witnesses had told them that he sang and yelled about the bible during the shooting and referred to his wife as “the devil.� Craig Johnson’s description of the account painted a picture of a methodical shooter, rather than an erratic one, telling investigators that Kevin Lyons was holding a handgun with both hands and looked as if he was shooting at a firing range. Johnson, who lives across the street from the Lyonses, said in an interview with an investigator that he heard shooting and went outside, where he saw Kevin Lyons shooting at the
Juergenses’ house. Defense attorneys made an argument to not find probable cause for the charge of attempted murder of McKenzie, who did not initially tell investigators that Kevin Lyons had shot at her. She later told investigator Jeff Hines that he had. The defense did not call any witnesses in the hearing. In June, Samour ruled that Kevin Lyons is competent to stand trial following an evaluation at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo. Lyons has not entered a plea. District Attorney George Brauchler said in June the finding that Lyons is competent to stand trial does not eliminate the possibility of a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. An arraignment — at which a plea is expected — has been set for Sept. 23.
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percent Latino. Two years ago, Coffman debated his Democratic opponent in Spanish, the first Spanish congressional debate between two non-native speakers. The 6th CongresCarroll sional District — which includes Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and portions of Adams County, among other areas — has been in Republican hands since its creation after the 1980 Census. But population change and changes to district boundaries after the 2010 Census have made the seat more competitive for Democrats, who consider the race their best chance this year to pick up a Congressional seat in Colorado. Carroll, says Coffman is in many ways
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Suzette Cowles, of Arvada, looks for a grave of someone with a background different from her own to decorate at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7. Photos by Alex DeWind
Ahmad Ghais holds a photo of his brother, Taher, who died while fighting in the Vietnam War at 24 years old. “I was utterly surprised,” he said of the event at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7. “I certainly wanted to take part.”
‘Decorate the grave of someone’ different from you Highlands Ranch man responds to Trump’s rhetoric against Muslim-American family whose son died as a U.S. soldier By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mike Sexton created a Facebook group called “Honor the Fallen” early last week. On it he invited people to Fort Logan National Cemetery on Aug. 7 to decorate the graves of Muslim-Americans who served in the military. He only expected that he and his wife would show up. But by 10 a.m., about 20 people had congregated at the entrance of the Denver cemetery, carrying bundles of red and pink roses and holding American flags. “I’m flabbergasted,” said Sexton, a Highlands Ranch resident. “People just came together as Americans — complete strangers from all different walks of life.” Sexton’s idea for the Aug. 7 gathering took root when Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump criticized the parents of Capt. Humayun Khan, a Muslim-American soldier killed in 2004 during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Khan’s father, Khizr, who immigrated with his wife, Ghazala, from the United Arab Emirates in 1980, delivered a speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention that talked about the U.S. Constitution and Trump’s views of Muslims and other minorities. The Khans’ three sons were raised in Maryland.
WHERE IS FORT LOGAN CEMETERY? Fort Logan National Cemetery is located at 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., two blocks south of Hampden Avenue on the east side of Sheridan Boulevard. Burial in the cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Natural fresh-cut flowers may be placed on
“We were blessed to raise our three sons in a nation where they were free to be themselves and follow their dreams,” Khizr Khan said. “Our son, Humayun, had dreams of being a military lawyer. But he put those dreams aside the day he sacrificed his life to save his fellow soldiers.” Khizr Khan also directed parts of his speech at Trump. “You have sacrificed nothing and no one,” he said. Trump responded with public criticism against the Khan family, which prompted Sexton to take action. Sexton, a computer programmer, doesn’t have a military background, but his brother is an active duty colonel in the Army and his father served in the Navy. He’s not Muslim, but through work he’s had many Muslim colleagues and friends, he said. He organized “Honor the Fallen” to show support for the Khan family, mem-
graves at any time of the year. Artificial flowers are allowed on graves from Oct. 10 through April 15, and 10 days before through 10 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Christmas wreaths, grave blankets and other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from Dec. 1 through Jan. 20. Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, breakable objects and similar items are not permitted on the graves. Source: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
bers of the military and Muslim-American service men and women, he wrote on his Facebook page. But he also encouraged guests to honor a grave of someone different than them, whether it be race, ethnicity or religion. “If you are a Christian, place the flag on the grave of a Jewish vet,” he wrote, “If you are white, find the grave of an African-American or Latino vet and place a flag there. The important part is that we honor our fellow Americans when we can.” Sexton’s event hit close to home for Ahmad Ghais. The Arvada resident held a framed photograph close to his chest at Fort Logan Cemetery on Sunday morning. The photo was of his younger brother, Taher, a Muslim-American soldier who died in the Vietnam War in 1968. He was 24 years old at the time. Ghais, 78, said he was surprised when
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he saw Sexton’s event on the news and he “certainly wanted to take part.” He’s personally offended, he said, by recent rhetoric against Muslim-Americans. “This is not the country we signed up for,” he said with tears in his eyes. “Have we forgotten the value?” Jill and Samuel Jenkins, an AfricanAmerican couple from southeast Aurora, wore patriotic T-shirts and carried colorful flowers. Samuel’s parents and Jill’s father are buried at Fort Logan. The bottom line, Jill said, is that everyone in the cemetery is a hero — no matter what race, color or religion. “We have to remember these people fought for our freedom and they should never be forgotten,” she said. Sexton plans to organize an “Honor the Fallen” day at Fort Logan National Cemetery once every couple of weeks. He will post updates on his Facebook page. His message to fellow Americans: “Find a military cemetery — it doesn’t have to be Fort Logan — and decorate the grave of someone with a different background than you,” he said. “It’s something simple — anyone can do it.”
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Shooting leaves woman dead, man wounded in Centennial Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office investigating incident involving Centennial couple Staff report The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder
and an apparent suicide that left a man hospitalized and a woman dead in the couple’s Centennial home on Aug. 2. Deputies were sent to the 20900 block of East Euclid Drive at 11:35 a.m. when dispatch received a call from Kathryn Keator, 83. She told the dispatcher she had just killed her husband, Kevin Keator, 69, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. She also indi-
cated that she wanted to kill herself, the sheriff’s office says. While emergency responders were on their way to the home, Kevin Keator got on the phone and told the dispatcher that his wife had shot him. Deputies found him in a bathroom with a gunshot wound to the chest. Deputies found Kathryn Keator in another room dead from what appeared
to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the sheriff’s office said. As of 2 p.m. Aug. 3, Kevin Keator “remains hospitalized with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries,” according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators will not be discussing a motive while the case is under investigation and the 911 call will not be released at this time.
NEWS IN A HURRY New choir for seniors starts Seniors who want to sing are encouraged to join the South Suburban Encore Chorale, a new national affiliate of Encore Creativity for Older Adults. The non-auditioned choir is holding an open house at 1 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. The choir is open to anyone 55 and older, with no prior experience necessary. For more information, call 303703-4609. County seeking temporary election workers The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will hire up to 300 temporary election workers
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The canine demonstration was one of many attractions at Centennial’s Aug. 2 National Night Out, an annual, nationwide event aimed at connecting police and citizens. Hundreds of residents showed up to ask questions of officers from the
2016 Fall Citizens Academy application period now open The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office is offering a free, six-week academy to explain the intricacies of the judicial process. Meetings will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings from Sept. 14-Oct. 19 from 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m., at the District Attorney’s Arapahoe County office at 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial. Each class will explore the role of various members of the office in different parts of the criminal justice system. The academy is designed to provide an in-depth look at what happens on a case between the time of arrest and post-conviction. Attendees will also explore different functions of specialized units within the District Attorney’s Office, including the Special Victims Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, Cold Case Unit, Crime Scene Investigations, County Court and Juvenile Justice. Students also will learn the process of a jury trial.
Limited spaces are available and preference will be given to first-time attendees and applicants living in the 18th Judicial District. Participants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered for attendance. Attendees will be notified of their acceptance no later than Sept. 7. The deadline for applications is Aug. 31. Applications can be found on the website at: www.da18.org/ DAsOffice/Community/CitizenAcademy.aspx. 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting in Colorado Colorado Girl Scouts is inviting girls and adults to join for
the 2016-17 membership year in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Girl Scouts originated in Savannah, Georgia, in 1912 and Girl Scouting came to Colorado in 1917. The first troop formed outside of Colorado Springs. Today, Girl Scouts of Colorado serves nearly 25,000 girls across the state with the help of 10,000 adult volunteers. Girl Scouts is open to all girls from kindergarten through grade 12. Anyone over the age of 18 can apply to be a Girl Scout volunteer. Both girls and adult volunteers can join at any time of the year. To join Girl Scouts or learn more about volunteering, visit www.girlscouts. org/join or call 1-877-404-5708.
Arapahoe County Sherriff’s Office, view police demonstrations, and enjoy food and games. “This is a national celebration for neighborhood watch and community safety,” said Deputy Brian McKnight, who coordinated the event in Centennial and several other locations. McKnight is also head of the Flying High Without Alcohol and Drugs program in Arapahoe County schools. McKnight was joined by
canine unit officers, school resource officers, bike officers and command post officers. Members of the county’s Explorer program – for people ages 14 to 20 who are interested in law enforcement – were also present and in uniform. “Events like this are important because they help eliminate the stereotypes around police officers,” said Rob Bratsch, an Arapahoe County school resource officer. “Nationally,
there’s a lack of trust between officers and citizens. This is a good chance to get out and interact with the community.” Centennial resident Kristin, who would not give her last name, heard about the event from a neighbor and decided to bring her daughter, Kaitlyn. “It’s important that kids aren’t scared of police officers,” she said. “I want my daughter to know that the police are there to help.”
Younger guests were especially fascinated by the birds brought by HawkQuest, a charitable organization that educates about wildlife preservation. Officers talked about the organization, and children took advantage of a photo op with a great horned owl and a bald eagle. “It’s been a great turnout with a lot of kids,” McKnight said. “We’re here to show the community that we support them as much as they support us.”
for the general election this year. Applicants should be able to attend paid training in October and work weekdays and Saturdays from Oct. 17 to Nov. 19. Candidates who are computer proficient and/or fluent in Spanish are desired. Wages start at $12 per hour. Interested candidates can apply at www.arapahoevotes.com/ apply.
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wood. In Nicaragua, the team stayed in the city of Somoto and traveled about 15 miles to Hermanos Martinez, a rural village that is home to 40 to 60 families of subsistence farmers, to distribute the toys during a children’s July 29 vacation Bible school gathering. “These families are very poor. They work their fields for food to feed the family and, when they do find work outside the village, the wage is $2.50 a day,” Bob Moore, foundation president, said. “The children have few, if any, toys. We knew the wooden cars would be a hit. We were right. The children’s smiles lit up the room as they hugged the toys and got down on the floor to play with them.” Lidia Lopez, 8, smiled as she and a friend raced their cars along the floor. “I love my little car,” she said through an interpreter. “It is a lot of fun to play with. I have never had a little toy car of my own before. I really like it.” Again through an interpreter, Juan Questros, the leader of the gathering and a local pastor, thanked those who made the toys and those who brought them to the village. He said it is a blessing for the village and a wonderful gift for the children. The delivery of the wooden cars is another chapter in the history of Toys for God’s Kids. The toy car project Marlin Dorhut, of Denver, began when he saw the joy wooden cars brought children of poor families in late 2000. He was moved to establish Toys for God’s Kids. Today, hundreds of volunteers build the cars and distribute them to children in about 140 countries, including Mexico, South Korea and Iraq. The original pattern was for toy cars about 6 inches long. But Wing, who worked on state-of-the-art equipment at IBM, his neighbor Jerry Corbo, a retired rocket scientist, and Corbo’s wife, Leonora, are among the volunteer “smilemakers” producing “pocket cars” that are only a couple inches long.
Luisa Duarte, 9, holds a Toys for God’s Kids wooden car given to her. Centennial resident Bob Wing made the cars and gave them to members of the Lakewood-based Casa Unida Foundation to take with them to northern Nicaragua in July. Photos by Tom Munds Wing and Corbo gave members of the Casa Unida Foundation a bag of their cars when they learned the foundation was preparing for their trip to Nicaragua. Moore also was given a box of the full-size cars to distribute on the Nicaraguan trip. Foundation volunteers handed a car to each child. The little cars produced squeals and giggles when received. The bigger children preferred the larger cars. “It was fun handing out the cars,” said Bob Moore Jr., a foundation member and Bob Moore’s son. “The children really liked the cars, and definitely the rewards we received were the sparkle in their eyes and the smiles on their faces as they were handed a toy car.”
Miguel Valdiva, 7, plays with a Toys for God’s Kids wooden car. The cars were made in Centennial and given to about 100 children in a rural mountain village in northern Nicaragua by members of the Casa Unida Foundation who were in the area working on another project.
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Aim for perfection with accurate reflection Growing up near the beach I spent lots of time at the local boardwalk. Memories of the arcades, rides, games, pizza, ice cream and candy apples still bring me back to a very special place and time in my life. And one of my favorite things to do was to watch myself and others pose in front of one of the carnival mirrors or funhouse mirrors. You know the kind I am talking about, right? Those mirrors that distort the image or reflection of ourselves as we walk by. There are even apps we can get now that take distorting our images on our phones or devices to a whole new level. We look at our reflections and we may see ourselves as short or tall, fat or skinny, stretched or compressed. Sometimes we just see our faces become distorted or twisted as we try and make a really funny face or scary face. So what happens when it’s not a funhouse mirror or distorting mirror? What happens when we look at the reflection of ourselves through a regular mirror? Do we look with optimism as we believe we can see where we have shed a few pounds or where we are admiring our newest haircut? Or do we look at our reflection as if we were looking through a distorted view of ourselves and pick apart the things we don’t like about the way we look? Some people just can’t help themselves, they look at their reflection in any window, mirror, or anything where their reflection can be seen. Anything that reflects our physical attributes in an accurate and undistorted way is great. It’s fantastic for people who use that reflection to continue to improve themselves
through workouts and diet. It’s also wonderful for people who use that reflection to motivate themselves to start taking better care of themselves, even if it is a little bit at a time. What mirrors have a hard time doing is reflecting the person who is standing in front Michael Norton of the mirror. And by person I mean the valWINNING ues and beliefs of the WORDS person. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a mirror that could reflect when we were living with love, integrity, kindness and forgiveness? And conversely, wouldn’t it be awesome if the mirror showed us a reflection of ourselves when we were jealous, angry, bitter, resentful and just being a jerk? Depending on our frame of mind and what we know about the way we are living, we could possibly see the good and positive traits as we look at our reflection. Knowing we have done something special in our lives or for someone else. And maybe we know, as we see ourselves in the mirror, that we are proud of our attitude and integrity. Yet other times, I think we are hoping we can find one of those funhouse mirrors or distorting mirrors. We don’t want to see who we really are and we will take any new image that the funhouse mirror will display when we are acting out in jeal-
ousy, anger, bitterness, resentfulness, and just being a jerk. Here’s the good news. Funhouse mirrors and distorting mirrors are fun for sure, but we do not need them to help us to see a different person, the person who we are on the inside. They may help us fake it for a while as we fool ourselves. But sooner or later the real “us” will become very evident again and we will show our true colors. The good news is that we are the ones in control of who we are, no one else. If we see something or someone in the mirror that we are not pleased with, we have the ability to change who we are, what we are, and where we are going. We can achieve this through working out, getting more in touch with our faith, reading positive books and success stories, giving up bad and old habits, and we can also enlist the help of counselors, coaches, pastors and friends if necessary. The point is we are in control. When was the last time you really took a good hard look in the mirror? Are you happy and content, or do you see changes that you would like to make either physically, personally or professionally? Either way I would love to hear all about what you see in the mirror at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we look past the funhouse and distorted mirrors to see who we are, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Great elevator pitch comes with hidden benefits Do you have an elevator pitch? Is it any good? Do people want to engage you afterward to learn more? If you can’t answer yes to these three questions then read on. With the increasing popularity of leads groups and Glenn Bott meetups, having an elevator pitch is GUEST essential to growing COLUMN your business. While we all know this, most only spend a few minutes putting one together. Or worse yet, they wing it and their message changes from day to day and meeting to meeting. Without realizing it, they’re shooting themselves in the foot. People are always watching and judging and give a great deal of emphasis to authenticity and consistency. Your job is to give them some great material to remember you by. Besides a business overview, an elevator pitch is also essential for your personal development. Crafting a great pitch helps you define who you are and what you’re about. It gives you a story to tell yourself throughout the day to help maintain focus on your vision. The elevator pitch began as a way to give a stranger an overview in a concise manner. Typically something in the 30 second range — about the time it would take to ride an elevator a few floors before leaving. By having a great elevator pitch you not only convey what you do in broad terms, but you do so in a memorable way that entices the other person to learn more. You have a great elevator pitch when people adjust their ride to spend more time learning about you and your business.
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Negativity may be just the thing for inspiration I apologized to a magazine. Kelly Ripa was staring at me at the checkout. If Kelly is downcast, then I am downcast. She always starts my day with a smile. She’s effervescent and peculiarly positive. She was miffed about what the producers of her program did to her. What’s the show called? I said a silent, “I’m sorry” to the magazine cover. Walking past the newspapers, I saw a headline about the Olympics — doping, corruption and scandals. Come on. What’s this whole world coming to? Cheating at the Olympics? Never. The Olympics are just about all that’s left in a world gone mad. The games are a Fort Knox of integrity and sanctity. Countries come together every four years to remind us just how good we can be. I wouldn’t know what to think if the Olympics were tainted too.
Well. I guess there was that USA-Russia men’s basketball game. Ben Johnson? A few boxing matches and gymnastics events that might have been misjudged. Tommie Lee Craig Marshall Smith Smith and John Carlos. QUIET I haven’t forDESPERATION gotten — and I never will — the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Actually, the Olympics have been messed up since Day One. Athletes have refused their medals. Judges have been banned for life. A Brazilian runner was leading the men’s Smith continues on Page 11
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Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. South Suburban Chapter 3838 of AARP meets the third Tuesday of each month at St. Thomas More Center, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. Meetings start promptly at 1 p.m. Speaker, refreshments and social hour make it enjoyable. Come and learn about the ever-changing medical laws; keep up on senior scams and frauds. All are welcome. Contact Gail Marsh at 303797-9251. South Suburban Toastmasters is a high energy, fun, supportive learning place to practice speaking and leadership skills. Group meets from 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Toast Restaurant, 2700 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. Contact Leigh Miller at 720-272-2853. Queens of Spades Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Friday of the month at various locations in Centennial and Littleton. Call Lynn at 303-3471765. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1106 meets 9 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at the South Metro Fire and Rescue Building, 9195 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial. Call 303-859-8867 or see www.vva1106.org. Support Adult Children of Alcoholics/ Al-Anon, for those who love someone with a drinking problem, meets Mondays from 5-6 p.m. at Lord of the Hills Church, 21755 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial. Affordable Colleges Online has
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AREA CLUBS created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline. org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/. Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers’ Support Group meets one mile north of Park Meadows in Centennial, on the first Thursday evening of each month from 7-9 p.m. Support, discussion, and care giving strategies and resources are shared in a confidential setting by family members and friends of those having Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The group meets at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, one block west of Yosemite/Dry Creek intersection. Contact Sue at 720201-9358 or Deb at 303-549-1886 for more information. Colorado Symphony Guild, Highlands Ranch/Lone Tree chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Room 212, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is the largest support group of the Colorado Symphony. Contact 303-308-2462, admin@ coloradosymphonyguild.org or www. coloradosymphonyguild.org. Compulsive Eaters Anonymous HOW, a 12 step recovery program offering a structured approach for anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively, meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 9:30 a.m. Fridays at Our Father Lutheran
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marathon when a defrocked Irish priest attacked him and dragged him into the crowd. Ask me why I don’t watch the Olympics? The 2016 Olympics should be a doozy. I am crossing my fingers that everyone — athletes, coaches, fans — returns home in one piece. Without harm or a mosquito-borne virus. Great choice: Rio, Brazil. The year is past its midpoint, and it looks like it’s going to be exceptionally memorable from here on out. It’s an election year, isn’t it? You know what I am going to miss? I am going to miss Michelle Obama. I think she has been a great ambassador of the United States, and she is great ambassador of motherhood. Not everyone agrees. Cartoonist Ben Garrison, for one. Garrison’s heinous “Make the First Lady
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The business benefits are to communicate to others the necessary who, what, how and, sometimes, the why of what you do. The personal benefits include better focus and increased personal power. Focus — when crafting a great elevator pitch it helps you precisely define the essence of what you do. As you craft your pitch you will zero in on your true business. This may take time and numerous iterations. Write it, let it sit overnight, and then revisit it the next day. Continue until you’re satisfied. Make this a living document and revise it as needed. Engaging — after your essence is defined, deliver it in a way that is engaging and memorable. Make your pitch personal, powerful and unique. Let it roll off your tongue smoothly and with confidence. If your elevator pitch sounds like everyone else’s, then it’s time to go back to the drawing board and start over. You want it to reflect you, what you do
Church, 6335 South Holly Street, Centennial. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. For information, call Pat at 303-7985075 or visit www.ceahow.org. It also meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15625 E. Iliff, Aurora. EMPOWER Colorado, South Metro Support Group for parents of children with mental illness. Learn how to handle mental health challenges within the family and how to collaborate with the school system. Find out how to access resources for mental health care services. E-mail listserv and educational classes are also available. Meetings are from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Arapahoe/ Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, 2nd floor, one block East of Dry Creek (next to DirecTV and the Light Rail) Englewood, CO 80112. Dinner will be served (usually pizza or Subway). Contact Carol Villa at kyvilla@ aol.com or 1-866-213-4631. Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. Peripheral Neuropathy Support
Great Again” cartoon reminded me that drawing skills and stupidity are sometimes aligned. The good news is. The good news is what? I take it wherever I can get it. It’s all over the place, it’s just not headline news. For example, someone thinks that I want to know exactly why Prince died. I don’t. If I were his brother, I would. If I were in the opioids community — prescribers, users, abusers — I would. Neither is true. Wouldn’t it be much nicer to be able to check out without having to look at Prince, or Kelly, or Johnny Depp? I have written to the big chains. Their responses were cordial. Do all of these negative insertions in our day wear on us? Maybe for some they have the opposite effect, and reinforce an appreciation for the things around us that are uplifting, like being able to buy Red Vines in a five-pound lidded tub. Red Vines are manufactured in Union City, California. Union City is about 30 miles from San Francisco. I admit that I know when, where and
and be memorable. Yardstick — a properly crafted elevator pitch also helps you become aware of potential diversions you may encounter throughout the day. If someone is trying to divert your attention, mentally recite your elevator pitch to remind you of what you’re about. Ask yourself if the issue at hand fits with your vision and elevator pitch. If what you’re being asked to do doesn’t support your pitch, the answer is no. Simple —You want your message to be simple yet memorable. Keep it focused so those that hear it will remember you, what you’re about and can convey this information to those they encounter. Leave a lasting and positive impression. Glenn Bott is enthusiastic about life and everything he does.The Arvada resident developed Business Aikido based upon his corporate, entrepreneurial and speaking experience, plus his studies in aikido and personal power. An avid bicyclist, he suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury and nearly died after being struck by a SUV. He now speaks and coaches on the tools and techniques he used to reinvent himself after recovering.
Group The Denver Branch meets from 3:30-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd., Denver; parking and entrance in the back. For information about the Denver Branch meetings, call Dorothy Miller at 303-814-2112 or email dorthy_miller@ hotmail.com. Sky Cliff Center Support Groups A Stroke support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday (lunch included). The Care Giver support group for adults meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-814-2863 or email skycliffctr@ skycliff.org. Go to www.skycliff.org. Widowed Men and Women of America, a new chapter Link 6 for the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Littleton areas, is a social group that offers a variety of activities for its members. Group meets for happy hour at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Salsa Brava, 52 W. Springer Drive, Highlands Ranch. Call Kay 303-749-0169 or Dorothy 303484-8811. Widowed Men and Women of America, Link 10, meets for a social hour and activities sign-up at 4:20 p.m. Thursdays at the Sporting News Grill, Holiday Inn, Hampden & Wadsworth. Call 303-798-5850. Women’s Divorce Workshop covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce and is presented the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast
why Hank Williams died. I took an interest because he was a fellow alcoholic. But he didn’t get the help he needed. I have. One of his songs fits my objection to checkout magazines.. “If you mind your own business, you
Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Meet in the community room. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver. com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/ checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com. Political Noon Hour, a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon, is from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood. Breakfast buffet opens at 6:45 a.m. and program lasts from 7:15-8:30 a.m. Contact Myron Spanier, 303-877-2940; Mort Marks, 303-770-6147; Nathan Chambers, 303-804-0121; or Cliff Dodge, 303-9097104. Clubs continues on Page 19
won’t be minding mine.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
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The Rev. Brian Winter tolls the bell inside the historic chapel at Christ’s Episcopal Church every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The church is one of many in Colorado participating in a project that focuses on prayer and remembering victims of violence. Photo by Shanna Fortier
For whom the bells toll Bells in Episcopal churches ring weekly to remember victims of gun violence and promote peace By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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t 1 p.m. every Wednesday, the bell in the historic chapel at Christ’s Episcopal Church in downtown Castle Rock rings 49 times — one toll in remembrance of each person killed in the Orlando, Florida, shootings on June 12. As the bells toll, pastors and community members in attendance pray not only for those killed in Orlando, but also people killed, injured and bereaved in San Bernardino, California; Aurora; Newtown, Connecticut; Dallas and countless other communities across the nation that have experienced tragic and deadly shootings. “My hope for the bell tolling is that it would bring the community to prayer and also to discernment of how we can bring peace,” said the Rev. Brian Winter of Christ’s Episcopal. “How can we be that spark of joy and peace in people’s lives?” The Castle Rock church is only one of many embracing the Tolling of the Bells project. Episcopal churches across Colorado are participating with a goal to bring change to their neighbors, community and elected representatives in the U.S. Congress by bringing continues awareness to gun voilence. Rev. Susan Springer, of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Boulder, organized the project that continues through Nov. 2. The Episcopal Church in Colorado is made up of 103 worshipping communities with approximately 30,000 members. Since the early Middle Ages, churches have rung bells to call people to prayer and a community to attention, both facets represented in the Tolling of the Bells project.
“After each mass shooting we, like many other Americans, are outraged and deeply saddened,” the project page on episcopalcolorado.org reads. “We pray. In time, the shock of the incident diminishes. The demands of our own lives intervene and draw our attention elsewhere — until the next tragic incident occurs. We find ourselves praying that each incident will be the last, and yet they continue.” For Winter, prayer is the beginning. “It has to start with prayer and hopefully prayer can change the world,” he said. “But it also changes us. It makes us more aware of who we are and what our part in all of this is.” At the same time the bells toll in Castle Rock, they are tolling at St. Philip in the Field Church in Sedalia. “There’s a solidarity in a sense of bonding,” the Rev. Janet Fullmer said of the bells ringing at the same time throughout the state. “It underscores that we’re not alone in caring and remembering and thinking and praying and trying to be agents of change.” Some churches, such as St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Littleton, don’t have bells to toll. So the congregations is raising awareness with a plywood sign in the shape of a bell, which is displayed in front of the church on Dry Creek Road. “I think everybody is heartbroken by the different violence around us, so we wanted to be part of speaking up for more descent community values,” said Rev. Michael Carney of St. Timothy’s. “We hope to remind the com-
munity that there are so many decent, caring people everywhere and that we all stand together against this terrible violence.” In Castle Rock, Winter hopes the bell from his church will be heard blocks away on Wilcox Street. And he hopes that, when townspeople hear it, they will think about how they can be God’s instruments of peace in the world today.
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Women’s abstract art is focus of exhibition Metro State gallery picks up on theme from Denver Art Museum
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com In recent years, there have been numerous conversations, essays and publications addressing the role of women in contemporary art (and in art history). Uneven representation has been evident in major exhibitions, publications and sales, according to Cecily Cullen, managing director and curator for Metropolitan State University’s Center for Visual Art, or CVA. In response to the Denver Art Museum’s current major exhibit of women’s art from the Abstract Expressionist movement, the CVA asked local arts writer and expert on contemporary art Michael Paglia to be guest curator of an exhibit at the CVA. “Colorado Women in Abstraction” opened July 15 and runs to Oct. 1, in a gallery packed with impressive works by 32 Colorado women who worked from the postwar period until today. Mostly large works in various techniques fill the airy gallery with impressive color, pattern
“Polyphonia” (2012-16) by Monroe Hodder is included in “Colorado Women in Abstraction” at Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art in the Santa Fe Arts District. Courtesy photo and form. Paglia writes that today’s abstract scene in Colorado is “complex and vast” and he has included women working in painting, sculpture and installation. A few emerging artists are included, he says, but most have “substantial careers” and are among “the most important women abstractionists working in Colorado today.” Paglia’s essays and reviews focus on modern and contemporary art and architecture and his column has appeared in the weekly “Westword” since 1995. His articles are found in many
periodicals and he is author or co-author of a dozen books. Monroe Hodder’s “Polyphonia” (oil on canvas 2012-2016) is a diptych, accompanied by her notation that “sunlight is a metaphor for new inventions and new inspirations.” Each half has a circular element, filled with moving smaller shapes executed in brilliant color. Soon after entering the gallery, one meets “Oxytocin” by Martha Russo and Katy Caron, an assemblage of global forms in neutral colors, with lights inside them. One circles to peer in from various angles.
A walk deeper into the long space brings the viewer to Greenwood Village encaustic painter Pat Aaron’s triptych, “The Light of Youth” (2012, beeswax, pigment, ink and graphic). Her statement about the large piece says that she was “moved to paint it after reading “My Antonia” by Willa Cather. For three months, she was focused on “raw landscape in rural Nebraska.” Small clusters of shapes float against an off-white background, interspersed with dark markings. Individuals? Farms? Communities? Create a story if you like. Art lovers will enjoy spending an afternoon interacting with individual works — and being surrounded by a stimulating scene. Artists with works in this exhibit are: Marks Aardsma, Patricia Aaron, Diedre Adams (Highlands Ranch), Sabin Aell, Tonia Bonnell, Teresa Booth Brown, Trine Bumiller, Mary Chenowith, Sophia Dixon Dillo, Nadine Drummond, Sandra Fettingis, Linda Fleming, Carlene Francis, Ania Gola-Kumor, Jane Guthridge, Wendi Harford, Ruth Hiller, Lorey Hobbs, Monroe Hodder, Barbara Locketz, Nancy Lovendahl, Virginia Maitland, Skyler McGee, Amy Metier, Margaret Pettee Olsen, Kate Petley,
IF YOU GO The Center for Visual Art is at 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Admission is free. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, msudenver.edu/cva, 303-2945207.
EXHIBITION EVENTS • Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m., Artist Panel, moderated by Michael Paglia, guest curator. • Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m., ”Light, Medium and Message,” presentation by artist Jane Guthridge. • Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m. “Women of Abstract Expressionism: a Curator’s View” by Gwen Chanzit, curator of Modern Art, Denver Art Museum. • Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. Artist Panel, moderated by Deanne Pytlinski, chair, MSU Denver Department of Art and executive director, CVA. For more information, see msudenver.edu/cva. Martha Russo, Katie Caron, Conn Ryder, Lorelei Schott, Elizabeth Yanish Schwayder and Sue Simon.
Fine Arts Guild keeps busy with art in August August is a busy month for members of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild: They have an exhibit at Bemis Library, as well as hosting — and in some cases exhibiting in — the annual All Colorado Art Show at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, through August, as well as the 28th annual Bin Bonanza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Depot Art Gallery. (It offers moderately priced unframed drawings and paintings by members.) The gallery is open daily during Western Welcome Week. 303-795-0781. Boogie Machine Hear ’70s music by the Boogie Machine on the Bemis Library lawn, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., there will be hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages and ice cream available for purchase. Admission is free. 303-795-3961. Tour Littleton’s historic downtown Members of Littleton’s Historic Preservation Board will offer free walking tours of Littleton’s Historic Main Street, a new Western Welcome Week event, to celebrate Littleton’s 125th anniversary.
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ing Artists who have interned at Museum Outdoor Arts this summer under the guidance of Cory Gilstrap. The MOA gallery is on the second level of Englewood’s Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. The exhibit runs until Sept. 23. New submissions invited • The Arvada Center’s newly formed Black Box Repertory Company invites Denver-area theater artists to submit new play drafts by Aug. 19. They will be considered for the 2017-2018 season. Several will be selected for further discussion and workshopping in the spring with the goal of including at least one in the next season. Cast: two to eight people (some or all will be members of the rep company). The Black Box rep company is committed to working with local actors, directors and designers. Send a brief (1-2 pages) description, brief bio, reasons for wanting to pursue project, cast size, key collaborators to: Artistic Director of Plays Lynne Collins at lcollins@arvadacenter.org. • The Arvada Center seeks new musical submissions for consideration for performance sometime after the 2016/2017 season. Send proposals to Producing Artistic Director Rod Lansberry, rod@arvadacen-
ter.org. Guideline: Must have full underlying rights clearance to any pre-existing material used in script. Musical cannot be licensed through another licensing house or have been produced on Broadway. (Shows that have had readings, workshops and regional or off-Broadway productions are eligible.) The Arvada Center is committed to working with local actors, directors and designers. Proposals that are different from previous Main Stage productions are encouraged. Include title page; brief synopsis, including information on writers, agents, production/development history; character breakdown; CD with track listings that give an accurate representation of music and style; proof of rights. Must be wholly original. Include signed letter that it is original from the creators or stating when the work entered the public domain. Live from Tagawa Gardens Arapahoe Libraries presents the Nacho Men in a free concert at 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19 at Tagawa Gardens, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial. Local food trucks, kids’ activities For information, call 303-LIBRARY or visit arapahoelibraries.org/concert-series.
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Superhero? “The Toxic Avenger Musical” by Joe DiPietro and David Bryan, based on the cult film by David Kaufman, plays Aug. 12 through Sept. 3 at The Bug Theatre, 3694 Navajo St., Denver Highlands. This is a regional premiere directed by Colin Roybal and music director Adam White. Melvin Ferd is going to clean up Tromaville, New Jersey. (Town Hall’s Seth Maisel plays The Toxic Avenger.) It plays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and on Industry Night, Sept 2. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door. EquinoxTheatreDenver. com.
p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $30, $24, 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.
More DiPietro “The Last Romance” by Joe DiPietro plays through Aug. 20 at the historic Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., Denver. Directed by Christy Montour-Larson, it stars Billie McBride and Jim Hunt. Residents of the Barth, one of Senior Housing Options’ facilities for seniors, will benefit from these performances. Tickets cost $35, preferred seating and $25 general admission. 303595-4464, ext. 14.
Notorious Audrey “Little Shop of Horrors” by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman plays through Aug. 21 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Tickets, $27/$24/$16, 303-935-3044, minersalley. com.
Final weekend “The Big Bang” by Jed Feuer and Boyd Graham is remounted through Aug. 14 by Spotlight Theatre Company at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Kate Mangett is director. Performances 7:30
Not in Kansas anymore “The Wizard of Oz,” in the Royal Shakespeare version, plays through Sept. 21 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, Johnstown, with Annie Dwyer as the wicked witch. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets $49.50-$59.50, depending on date and time. Adult showonly tickets, $29.50. Call 970-744-3747, or visit ColoradoCandlelight.com.
Terrence McNally “Frankie and Johnnie in the Claire de Lune” by Terence McNally plays through Sept 4 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Directed by Missy Moore. (Adult material.) Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $24$30, 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre.com.
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Artist examines ways of the West Phippen has shown works both nationally and locally
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By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com “How and why does a horse smile? That’s what I’m after.” Colorado realist Sarah Phippen depends on accurate observation of the people and animals in her world as she portrays them in oil on linen, with traditional techniques that give her work depth and insight. She will exhibit her paintings of horses and those who work with them in “Hats and Hooves,” a one-person exhibit at Town Hall Arts Center in downtown Littleton, just in time for the city’s Western Welcome Week. It opens with a public reception on Aug. 12 and runs until Sept. 25 in the Stanton Gallery. She is the granddaughter of George Phippen, a sculptor, painter and founder of the Cowboy Artists of America, and she shares his appreciation for “the grace of horses” and for those who dedicate themselves to a Western way of life. “I grew up surrounded by livestock and wildlife. Observing their personalities and expressions allowed me to experience their quiet moments or read trouble in their eyes. I see this heritage as part of our age-old relationship with animals; it is part of being human, a privilege that surrounds us every day,” she wrote.
“Hats and Hooves” will be in the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, through Sept. 25. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and during performances. 303-794-2787. “Bliss,” for example shows a horse happily rolling on its back in the grass. Surely there’s a smile. She exhibits nationally, from Florida to California, including at the George Phippen Museum of Western Art in Prescott, Arizona, which honors her grandfather, as well as showing in the Lone Tree Art Exhibition, Art Students League of Denver and the Castle Rock Artfest locally. She has studied with Daniel Sprick in Denver, Diane Rappisi in Castle Rock, Sandra Kaplan at the Art Students League of Denver, Valorie Snyder of Littleton and has developed art enrichment programming for elementary students. She is a member of both the Arts Students League of Denver and the Colorado Farm Bureau. Her website bio closes with, “Communicating emotions is a visual language, either in painting or sculpture, requires a fluency in light, color and form, as well as patient observation … Observe and observe again and look for the reasons behind the expressions …”
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“Dreamer” by Sarah Phippen is a 16” X 20” oil on linen painting in her exhibit “Hats and Hooves” at Town Hall Arts Center through Sept. 25. Courtesy photo
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August 12, 2016
‘She’s got a great future ahead of her’ Foundation extends annual scholarship for local student whose father died of cancer By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mallory Pridemore and her father, Darrell, had an agreement to pay for her college tuition. “My dad and I’s deal was 50/50. I would pay for 50 and he would pay for 50,” Pridemore said. “Now that he’s not doing that, I (had) to figure out how I was going to pay for it all by myself.” Darrell Pridemore, a well-known member of the Parker community and co-owner of Pride Auto Care, died July 22 after a seven-year fight with cancer. Pride Auto opened its first store in Parker in 2008 and immediately began supporting local charities. Pridemore didn’t know at the time that one of his beneficiaries, the Debbie Jackson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, would one day return his generosity, and then some. The foundation provides scholarships annually to four Douglas County students who have faced adversity and might otherwise be unable to go to college. Each year it hosts a golf tournament to raise money and present the awards. This year’s event, held at the Black Bear Golf Club on July 26, saw students receive a $4,000 award. But Mallory Pridemore’s award stood out. The foundation board, aware of Mallory’s situation and impressed by her essay detailing the experience of helping care for her father, decided to extend her scholarship for a total of four years and $16,000. “I was so shocked when it happened. I was already pretty emotional because my dad wasn’t there and golfing was always our favorite thing to do,” she said. “I have some other scholarships, but $16,000 is insane.” Scott Jackson took over leadership of the foundation from his parents in 2002. Debbie Jackson, Scott’s sister, had tried many times to attend college, but each time she enrolled her cancer returned and she had to drop out. After her death, the Jackson family wanted to give others the opportunity Debbie never had. “Being able to do that for Mallory kind of really summed up our foundation,” Jackson said. The organization has given scholarships to students who have faced bullying, abuse and other problems, but “this one hit home,” Jackson said.
Mallory Pridemore and her uncle, Al Pridemore, share family time recently at Pride Auto Care on Dransfeldt Road. The Pridemores delayed the funeral for Darrell Pridemore, Mallory’s father and Al’s brother, so the Debbie Jackson Memorial Scholarship Foundation could hold its annual golf tournament fundraiser. Photo by Tom Skelley “It’s always been my goal to eventually give full-ride scholarships to some of these kids,” he said. “Obviously the $4,000 isn’t going to cover all of her expenses, but it’s enough that it guarantees she’ll go to school for four years.” Some people ask how he can be sure the foundation’s scholarships are going to deserving students, considering board members only have an essay to go on, Jackson said. But Jackson knew firsthand everything the Pridemore family had been going through. He and Darrell bonded when Scott was diagnosed with cancer at the same time Darrell was fighting his illness. “We’ve lived this for seven years with Mallory and their family,” Jackson said. “It was kind of nice just to know that for everything she’s gone through, she’s probably just as strong, if not stronger than Darrell was. I think she’s got a great future ahead of her, and we’re glad that we get to be a part of it.” Pridemore will attend the University
of Colorado-Colorado Springs this fall. She hasn’t declared a major, but her plan is to go into biomedical research. She hopes to work toward finding a cure for cancer. “I’m really over this cancer thing,” she said. Pridemore knows how excited her
father was, knowing she was going to college, and she believes losing him, painful as it was, wasn’t without purpose. “I know that no matter how much I’ve been through, there’s a reason for it,” she said. “After everything I’ve been through, I’m proud of the future that I have.”
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2016 Western Welcome Week schedule of events FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Elks Hometown Pig Roast & Dance 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Littleton Elks Lodge
9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library
Western Ballroom Dance Party 8 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. at Adventures in Dance
Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
30th Grand Western Sandwich Breakfast 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church
Stanton Art Gallery — Hats and Hooves 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall Arts Center
36th Littleton Fire Fighter’s Children’s Parade 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in Downtown Littleton
66th Littleton Lions Club Community BBQ 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sterne Park
14th Annual Community Quilt Show 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton
27th Family Night — Concert in the Park & Fireworks 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sterne Park 2nd Honky-Tonk Friday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Jake’s Brew Bar – Beer Garden
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
57th Arts & Crafts and Home Improvement Fair 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Littleton
This year’s Stick Horse Stampede is at 9 a.m., Aug. 14 at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive. Courtesy photo Library
21st Gold Panning on the Platte 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park
Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library
23rd Stampede! for Open Space 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
28th Bin Bonanza Unframed Art Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
Littleton Elks — Children’s Fishing Derby 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Geneva Lake and Park
9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis
WWW Live Trivia Challenge 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Platte River Bar & Grill
2nd Little Jam Outdoor Concert — Kory Brunson Band 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bega Park, east end of Main Street
Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
Steel Magnolias by Encore Players 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
WWW Moonlight Golf is Back! 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Littleton Golf & Tennis
Stanton Art Gallery — Hats and Hooves 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall Arts Center
2nd Honky-Tonk Saturday at Jake’s Brew Bar 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Jake’s Brew Bar – Beer Garden
Tour the Colorado Center for the Blind 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Colorado Center for the Blind
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
37th ACC / WWW Family Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Arapahoe Community College 14th WWW Kids “Games of Old” 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Arapahoe Community College 5th Annual Pancake Stampede 5K Fun Run & Walk 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hudson Gardens & Event Center 21st Bruce Wolf Stick Horse Stampede 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Arapahoe Community College 33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery 8th Littleton Elks Custom Car Show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Littleton Elks Lodge Luncheon & Quilt Program Feedsack Quilts & More 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton 9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library Art in August – Littleton Fine Arts Guild 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library Hudson Gardens — WAR/Los Lonely Boys 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hudson Gardens & Event Center Steel Magnolias by Encore Players 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
Art Gallery Stanton Art Gallery — Hats and Hooves 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall Arts Center
A Day at the Littleton Elks Lodge 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Littleton Elks Lodge
16th Taste of Western Welcome Week & Silent Auction 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Littleton Center
Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Parade Day Hot Dog Lunch Celebration 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton
9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
Steel Magnolias by Encore Players 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church
Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
Stanton Art Gallery — Hats and Hooves 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall Arts Center
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
Tour the Colorado Center for the Blind 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Colorado Center for the Blind
Stanton Art Gallery — Hats and Hooves 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall Arts Center
Littleton Main Street Historic Tours 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Littleton Municipal Courthouse
8th O’Tooles Garden Center Open House — Flower & Car Show 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at O’Tooles Garden Center
70’s Hits by The Boogie Machine — Live Music 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bemis Library
20th RiverPointe Swing Dance — Dean Bushnell Orchestra 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at RiverPointe Senior Living
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
19th HawkQuest Family Night Out 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carson Nature Center, South
Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bemis Library 33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot
9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library
8th Create Your Own Pottery Masterpiece 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hot Pots
Golden Eagle Concert Band — Summer Concert 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at South Suburban Christian Church
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
Festival Day Concessions 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Littleton
Stanton Art Gallery — Hats and Hooves 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall Arts Center 14th Annual Community Quilt Show 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 am. 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery
88th Western Welcome Week Grand Parade —Salute to Educators 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Downtown Littleton LPCAAA Dunk-A-Cop 11 a.m. to 4:30, at Bradford Auto Body Western Welcome Week — Dance Stage 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Colorado Business Bank Parking Lot, at Main St. and Prince St. Western Welcome Week — Family Stage 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Littleton, Main Street (west end at Rapp Street) An Evening at the Littleton Elks Lodge 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Littleton Elks Lodge
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
33rd All Colorado Juried Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Depot Art Gallery 64th Old Timers’ Homecoming Luncheon 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Littleton Museum 9th Friends’ “Bag of Books” Sale 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library Art in August — Littleton Fine Arts Guild 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bemis Library Hudson Gardens — Gin Blossoms/Tonic 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hudson Gardens & Event Center
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Clubs
the third Wednesday of each month at the Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. All nurses are invited to attend for medical presentations. Contact: Barbara Karford, 303794-0354.
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Professional AAUW, American Association of University Women, Littleton-South Metro Branch, invites graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution to participate in activities that advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Meetings are usually the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Southglenn Library, Vine and University in Centennial. Social time at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a short business meeting and informative programs. Contact membership chair Barb Pyle at barbpyle@ yahoo.com. BNI Connections (www.thebniconnections. com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www.thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-414-2363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com. Centennial Trusted Leads is a professional referral organization that meets for breakfast at The Egg & I, 6890 S. University, Centennial, the first and third Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. Call 303-972-4164 or visit www.trustedleads.com Dry Creek Sertoma is a women’s social and service organization that meets at 7:10 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Toast Restaurant in downtown Littleton. For information see our page on Facebook or email JEDougan@aol.com. Job Seekers group meets from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Call 720-5507430. The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-7982939. Littleton LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. Non-Practicing and Part Time Nurses Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on
Castle Rock/Franktown
Recreation Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults. Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Denver Walking Tours Denver area residents and visitors are invited to experience downtown Denver through a free walking tour, a two-hour excursion that starts in Civic Center Park, winds through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks and ends in front of Coors Field. Tours are offered every day. No reservations needed. Tours are free, and tips are encouraged. Go to http:// www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/ for details. Duplicate Bridge If you enjoy duplicate bridge, come join us for an ACBL sanctioned open game at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. All are welcome. A free question-and-answer session from 11 a.m. to noon covers bidding boxes, hand records, losing trick count, conventions, rules of duplicate bridge and more. Cost is $1.50 for South Suburban Park and Recreation District residents; $1.75 for non-residents. Reservations required. Call Sue at 303-641-3534.
Services:
Sunday 8:30am (held in Outdoor chapel) 10am (in Sanctuary) Children’s Sunday School 10:00am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com
Trinity
Lutheran Church & School
Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Bible Study 9:30am Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org
Salty Dog Sailing Club If you love to sail or want to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions. SilverSneakers Fitness, Silver&Fit at ACC The Arapahoe Community College fitness center offers the SilverSneakers Fitness and Silver&Fit programs for seniors in the south metro Denver area. For more information about health and fitness options at ACC, call 303-7975850. Social The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Program meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and December. Genealogy workshop programs and early-bird meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August and
December. Visit www.ColumbineGenealogy. com or contact Joyce B. Lohse, CGHS president, at Joyce4Books@gmail.com. The Breakfast Club for singles ages 50 and older meets from 8:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Valley Country Club, 14601 Country Club Drive, Centennial. The club is a group created to provide fun activities and new friendships. Go to www.tbc50plus.org or call the hotline at 303-794-3332 and leave a message; someone will call back. New members always welcome. 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. 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/.
CARRIER of the MONTH
Front Range Woodturners Club meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the Rockler Woodworking store at 2553 S Colorado Blvd. Anyone interested in woodturning is welcome. Contact Jim Proud at cavaleon1956@gmail.com for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS The Hernandez Family
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. Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Thursday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St. Centennial.
WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION ENJOY YOUR $50 GIFT CARD COURTESY OF
Phidippides Track Club welcomes runners of all abilities to our weekly track workouts at Belleview Elementary next to Cherry Creek Park. The group meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the
Castle Rock/Franktown
First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
track, and running starts by 6 p.m. Workouts are usually 30-40 minutes and cover 3-4 miles of intervals with plenty of recovery time. For more information or to join, please go to http:// www.phidippides.org/.
Centennial
Littleton
Parker
Parker
St. Thomas More Catholic Parish & School
Pastor Nevin Bass Sunday Worship: 10:00am & 6:00pm 821 5th Place in downtown Castle Rock Sunday School for all ages Free Home Bible Studies www.churchofpentecost.us Community Bible Study in Castle Rock will be studying 1&2 Corinthians this year starting on August 31st. It is open to all women from 18 years and older. We meet every Wednesday at Ridgeline Community Church at 555 Heritage Ave, Castle Rock, 80104 from 9:15-11:15. A Children’s program is available. Contact Linda Noe(303-809-3920) to register.
Seven Sunday Masses Two Daily Masses Confessions Six Days a Week STM Catholic School Preschool – Grade 8
8035 South Quebec Street Centennial, ServingCO the80112 southeast 303.770.1150
area
Denver
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Greenwood Village
Welcome Home!
Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us
tapestry umc JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
10035 Peoria Street
9:30 am
Second and fourth Sundays
All are welcome! Tapestry United Methodist Church on Facebook
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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 MILLER ROAD PARKER, CO 80138 3038412125 www.pepc.org
Parker Congregation Beth Shalom Serving the Southeast Denver area
Call or check our website for information on services and social events! www.cbsdenver.org
303-794-6643
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Joy Lutheran Church
Ruth Memorial Chapel 19650 E. Mainstreet Parker, CO 80138 www.CSLParker.org
Sharing God’s Love
SERVICES:
SATURDAY 5:30pm
SUNDAY 9:30am
Pastor Rod Hank Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 • ELCA www.joylutheran-parker.org
Pine Lane Elementary South 6475 E Ponderosa Dr. Parker, CO 80138 303-941-0668
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THIS WEEK’S
August 12, 2016
THINGS TO DO TOP 5
THEATER/FILM
Theater Auditions Spotlight Performing Arts Center, 6328 E. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch, will have auditions for several upcoming musical theater classes. For tuition rates and information, go to www.spotlightperformers.com. Upcoming auditions include: “Annie JR!” 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. This 11-week musical theater class is for ages 3-9 years meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. This 15-week class for ages 7-18 years meets from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. “Phantom of the Opera,” 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. This advanced class for grades 6-12 meets from 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. “High School Musical,” 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. This 15-week class for ages 7-18 years meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays.
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Hudson Gardens Summer Concerts Hudson Gardens presents its 2016 summer concert series at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Parking is free. Tickets on sale at www.altitudetickets.com. Prices and show times vary by artist. For information, go to www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565. Concert lineup: Sunday, Aug. 14, Los Lonely Boys/WAR; Sunday, Aug. 21, Gin Blossoms with special guest Tonic; Sunday, Aug. 28, Michael McDonald; Sunday, Sept. 4, Foreigner; and Sunday, Sept. 11, Kenny Loggins. Arapahoe Philharmonic Concert Season The Arapahoe Philharmonic sets its 2016-17 concert season “Symphonic Sensations,” a six-concert series. Season ticket packages and single tickets available at www.arapahoe-phil.org/events/buy-tickets/. Orders placed by Monday, Aug. 15 qualify for Early Bird pricing. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m., with pre-concert talks offered at 6:45 p.m. before most concerts.
Centennial Under the Stars Enjoy live music, activities for the family and a laser light show at the 11th annual Centennial Under the Stars concert and laser light show from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring chairs and blankets. Live music from indie rock band The Redlands, Chemstry Club and Under a Blood Red Sky: The U2 Tribute. Kids Consignment Sale Mothers of Multiples Society hosts its semiannual kids’ consignment sale Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Shopping hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a presale at 9 a.m. for expecting moms and moms with babies under 6 months old. Admission is $2. Visit www.mothersofmultiples.com for a free admissions pass and to register for the presale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mothers of Multiples Society Keeping Kids Safe Educational Programs, and provide support for families of multiples. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. Need for Speed Highlands Ranch Historical Society presents “Drag Racing, Bandimere Speedway and the Need for Speed,” with Sam Rice and Steve Panalis, race car drivers. Program runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Hear about the thrill of the chase, the need for speed, the burnout, the smokeout, the car mechanics, and more. Go to http:// thehrhs.org/ Savor Centennial Savor Centennial series from 5:30-8 p.m. at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Entry is free, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Go to http://www.centennialco.gov/ThingsTo-Do/calendar.aspx. Savor Centennial is presented the third Thursday of each month this summer. The Thursday, Aug. 18 event features Jason Vigil. 70s Hits with the Boogie Machine Groove to 70s music from the popular band Boogie Machine at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the front lawn of Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. The band has been packing dance floors and concert venues for over 16 years. Hear favorites such as Night Fever, Play that Funky Music, Disco Inferno, and more!. Hot dogs, brats, burgers, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m. Call 303-795-3961. FIND MORE THINGS TO DO ONLINE ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/events
Concert Boo Ray performs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go to www.booraymusic.com. Boo Ray is a southern troubadour who has forged and honed his sound in South Georgia honky-tons, Gulf Coast jukes, Nashville nightclubs and Los Angeles songwriter joints. Set in Nashville, Boo Ray is set to release his fifth album, Sea of Lights. Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Concert The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will perform from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Littleton Jazz Festival at the Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Hear classic Big Band selections. Call 303794- 2787 or go to http://coloradojazz.org. Street Fair, Concerts Celebrate Park Meadows’ 20th anniversary with a street fair and concerts Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Firefall performs Aug. 19 on the outdoor stage in the Vistas as Par Meadows. On Aug. 20, grab your beach towels and enjoy a California Dreamin’ concert with tributes to the Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet and more. Enjoy balloon twisters, caricature artists, food trucks, a beer garden, HawkQuest, a giant photo booth and more. Go to www.parkmeadows.com/events. Adventures in Dance Learn a number of dances at Adventures in Dance, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton. Classes are for adults. Go to www.adventuresindance.com for cost information and to sign up. Class schedule includes Lindy hop swing from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 23. Intermediate swing class from 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 23. Intermediate salsa from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 24. Cha-cha from 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 2. Argentine tango from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25. Line dance aerobics from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 29.
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Art Guild Seeks Entries Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County is seeking entries for its annual “This is Colorado” art show. The juror for the statewide show is Lian Quan Zhen, a sought-after watercolor and Chinese painting artist and teacher. Up to 80 paintings will be displayed, and ribbons and prizes will be awarded. All Colorado residents are eligible to enter; work does not need to represent Colorado. An entry form with submission specifications and conditions is available at www.heritage-guild.com/shows.html. Entries must be received by Monday, Aug. 15; notifications will be mailed by Sept. 15 to artists whose work is selected. The 2016 show will run from Oct. 10 to Nov. 3 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts on the Arapahoe Community College campus in Littleton.
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Neighbor Network Benefit A garage sale to benefit Neighbor Network is planned from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13, at 2919 Dragonfly Court, Castle Rock, in The Meadows. Dine & Learn: Age Wisely Living longer is a blessing, yet long-term care costs are one reason retirees deplete their savings and lose assets. Don’t Go Broke in a Nursing Home workshops cover strategies, solutions and laws to protect your assets. No products are endorsed or sold. Reservations are required; call 303-468-2820. Meals are catered by Panera Bread. Upcoming workshops Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9:30-11 a.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Memory Lane/Charter Financial: 9335 Commerce Center Street, Unit B5 (Near C470 and Santa Fe), Highlands Ranch. Car Seat Check Mothers of Multiples Society plans a free car seat check event Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Learn the proper use of a car seat, including installation, daily use and proper car seat selections as the child grows. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com. Book Lovers Discover great new reads at Book Lovers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane. Library staff and special guest book reviewer Dedra Anderson will present new book suggestions for your fall reading list. Fun door prizes and refreshments are provided, and book clubs are welcome. Registration is required at 303-791-
7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Mystery Book Club Belief in the paranormal is a requirement for the Aunt Dimity Cozy Mystery series by Nancy Atherton. The Third Thursday Mystery Group meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Lone Tree Golf Club for lunch and a book discussion. Group members read a variety of books from the Aunt Dimity series and will focus on the characters, style and the paranormal style of mystery. Call Sue at 303-641-3534. Nocturnal Wildlife Hike Join the Audubon Nature Center for its popular Bats, Beavers, and More! Program from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Audubon Center at Chatfield, 11280 S. Waterton Road, Littleton. Listen for coyote calls, check out the bat houses around the ponds, and see if the beaver are making progress on their South Platte River dam. Topics differ each date and highlight the curious critters of the Colorado night. Registration required at www.denveraudubon.org, by calling 303973-9530, or via email at info@ denveraudubon.org. Author Visit Bestselling author Sandra Brown will talk about her latest thriller “Sting” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Book signing will follow Brown’s talk, and books will be for sale courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. National Parks Celebration Explore the National Park System at 100 Years of America’s National Parks at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Presented by Larry Walling of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at DU, this program for adults provides a quick overview of America’s national parks, 100 years and going strong. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Veterans Fun Shoot VFW Post 10649, which serves Elbert, Douglas and Elizabeth, presents the veterans fun shoot from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Family Shooting Center at Cherry Creek State Park. East entrance is at Parker Road and LeHigh Avenue (3800 S. Parker Road); West entrance is at Dayton Street and Union (4700 S. Dayton St.). Proceeds will benefit the Post and the children’s fund. Cost is $40 for 50 rounds of trap or 50 rounds of 5 stand. Shooters may enter more than one event. Veterans, firefighters and police officers get $5 discount. Gun rental is available and ammo is available on site. Eye and ear protection required. No experience necessary; certified safety instructors on site. Corporate sponsorships available. Contact Chip Allen at 303-947-2109 or email loanchip@hotmail. com. `Walk in the Woods’ Join a book discussion of “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Library staff will lead a spirited discussion of the book, which was the feature read of DCL’s 2016 One Book, One Walk program, and offer fun facts about the Appalachian Trail. Perfect for hiking enthusiasts and book clubs. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Author, Writing Coach Castle Rock Writers Group welcomes author and creative writing coach Deb McLeod, BA, MFA, at its next workshop at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The topic is Character Transformation by the Beat, which helps with genre fiction, literary fiction and memoir. Group is open to all writers, in the Front Range and beyond. Contact Alice Aldridge-Dennis at 303-521-8615. Non-Fiction Book Club The Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Parker Library. To find out what books that have already been read, or to get a list of recommended books, contact Evelyn Poulo, club organizer, at evelyn.poulo@gmail.com. In September, the club will read “The Day the World Came to Town,” by Jim Defede (for this month’s meeting, meet is at Gnarly Root’s Tea Room). October’s subject is the Wright Brothers; suggested book is “The Wright Brothers” by David McCulloug, but any book about the brothers is acceptable. In November, the group will discuss teachers in the early Alaskan territory. Suggested books are “A is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory” and “A is for Anaktuvuk: Teacer to the Numamiut Eskimos” by Naomi Penner, an author from Highlands Ranch.
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Young at Heart Learn about healthy aging with CoQ10 from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Natural Grocers, 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Program is led by nutritional health coach Caylee Chacon. Contact nhc. hr@naturalgrocers.com or call 303-471-9400. Class is free. Smart Kids, Smart Nutrition Natural Grocers presents a free back-to-school class, Smart Kids, Smart Nutrition, from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 1265 Sgt. John Stiles Drive, Suite M, Highlands Ranch. Program is led by nutritional health coach Caylee Chacon. Contact nhc.hr@naturalgrocers.com or call 303471-9400.
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Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, for two to four weeks, and cost varies. Most take place at the Student Success Building on the Auraria Campus, with other classes taking place at the South Campus (I-25 and Orchard) and the Center For Visual Arts on Santa Fe Drive. For list of classes, go to www.msudenver.edu/learnon or call 303556-3657. Application not required. More information on Facebook www. Facebook.com/msudenverlearnoninitiative. Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.
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Traditional double plays in high school softball are rare, but Valor Christian second baseman Abby Zuschlag, left, and shortstop Lauren Foster completed one during the fifth inning of a 1-1 game to stall a Wheat Ridge rally in last season’s Class 4A state championship contest. Valor went on to win, 2-1, to capture its second consecutive state title. Courtesy photo
Classic play can be doubly difficult Turning a swing of a bat into two outs is a challenge for fielders, but a gem when accomplished By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Double plays can deflate offensive momentum, but they are rare in high school softball.
Most are of the line-drive variety. Turning a classic double play — shortstop to second base to first base — doesn’t happen often. It takes precise timing, good footwork and a hard-hit grounder. The distance between bases is 30 feet shorter than in baseball, adding to the difficulty of turning two. “The double play in softball is a tough turn with just 60 foot bases and so many girls having great foot speed out of the batter’s box,” Douglas County High
School coach Brian Stebbins said. “So many things have to go right that it isn’t a play we see very often.” Last season in Division I college softball, UCLA was the top team in turning double plays, with 45 in 59 games for an average of 0.79 per game. No statistics were kept for high school softball, but the averages would likely also be much less than one a game. “The traditional double play at the high school level is not seen very often,”
Legend coach Kristen Shirk said. “Timing is definitely a key in turning two, along with proper footwork on the bag and knowing when as a fielder it’s best if you pop your feet to throw or backhand your throw.” Valor Christian coach Dave Atencio can’t help but celebrate whenever he sees a ground ball turn into a double play by his team. Softball continues on Page 28
In short, putting is at a premium Long drives bring bragging rights, but a consistent stroke on the greens often wins tournaments By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com A massive drive is an excellent way to start, but those 3- to 6-foot putts often make the biggest difference in a golfer’s score on a hole. Many high school golfers are long off the tee, but most of the players at the top of tournament leader boards are also consistent on the greens with their putters. “As great as it is to hit a 325-yard drive, you have to make those 5-foot putts if you are going to play well,” said Lakewood senior Griffin Barela, who tied for fifth in last season’s Class 5A state tournament. “Making those putts is more important really. If you hit the shots and you don’t make the putts, it can really demoralize you.” Arapahoe golf coach Harry Buckner has different putting drills for his golfers, including one with a 6-foot circle around the pin. “We get on different spots on the green
PLAYERS TO WATCH Some of the top boys golfers for the 2016 season in the south metro area: Arapahoe: Tommy Packer, Jr.; Alex Yano, Jr.; Jay Yano, Jr. Heritage: Brandon Ikebe, Sr.;
Beau Reynolds, Sr.; Branden Butterfield, Sr.; Spencer Clark, Soph.
and try to putt three balls into that circle, which puts you within 3-feet of the hole,” he said. “The secret to not three-putting is getting that first one within 3 feet. “In both of our practices during the week, we’ll spend 80 percent of our time from 100 yards in, chipping and putting. If you can get it up and down, that’s where you save your shots. All the shots count the same.” David Rooney, a senior golfer at Douglas County High School, agrees that three-putt greens can often be avoided with good lag putts. “With longer putts, it’s more of knowing the greens you are playing on,” he said. “Most of that just comes from an athletic feel for it. You can’t really calculate it. I don’t aim for the hole. I aim for an area around the middle of it. “Those shorter putts are tough. I have trouble with super long putts, getting it in
Valor Christian: Jake Welch, soph,; Zach Zurcher, Sr. Klinder, Sr;
THE COURSE AHEAD High school boys golf teams started formal practices Aug. 8 and tournament play began Aug. 11. One-day regional golf tournaments for all classes are scheduled for Sept. 19, with the state tournaments set for Sept. 26 and 27. The Class 5A state tournament will be held at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction, the Class 4A meet will be at the River Valley Ranch in Carbondale, and the 3A state tourney will be played at Saddle Rock in Aurora.
that 5-foot range. Those short putts, I’ve been doing a good job of making a lot of those.” Golf continues on Page 28
Douglas County senior David Rooney practices a lot of putting drills, especially on long putts, trying to lag the ball to within a few feet of the cup. Photo by Jim Benton
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A time and a place for team strategy Schools must rely on the pack — not just a lone wolf — to find success
THE ROAD AHEAD Official cross country practices begin Aug. 15. Regionals are set for Oct. 20-22, with the all-class state cross country meet scheduled for Oct. 29 at the Norris Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs.
By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cross country highlights individuals, but it also is a team activity. And while not always apparent to the casual observer, there are team strategies that many coaches support and encourage. “You are only as strong as your fifth runner,” Mountain Vista coach Jonathan Dalby said. “If you take the top four spots in a meet but your fifth, sixth or seventh runner is last, you are not going to win the team title. We push the team aspect of it more than the individual aspect.” Mountain Vista is the four-time boys Class 5A state champion. Last season, the top five scoring Golden Eagles finished fifth, sixth, eighth, 11th and 22nd. Cherry Creek’s girls were the 2015 Class 5A state runners-up, and the Bruins are one of many teams that strategically study a course and have a game plan. “We try to focus mostly on the team aspects of cross country,” Cherry Creek coach Ethan Dusto said. “We train as a team and race as a team... we have team dinners and meetings to foster a bond between our athletes.” Horizon coach TJ Ricciardi embraces the team aspect of the sport. “It’s all about the grouping of runners,” Ricciardi said. “Many of the most successful teams will
RUNNERS TO WATCH Some of the boys and girls expected to be top runners from south metro-area schools for the 2016 season: Arapahoe: Girls - Allison Marizza, Sr.; Kelly Waugh, Jr.; Grace Brooks, Sr.; Eliza Fink, Sr.; Sienna Golden, Soph.
Rock Canyon coach Dan Davies talks to potential Jaguars cross country runners before a preseason workout. While cross country is often looked at as primarily an individual sport, the team element is important, area coaches say. Photo by Jim Benton have a real small one through five split, meaning that the difference between their first runner’s time and their final scoring runner’s time is a smaller margin, especially if you do not have a standout first runner. “Additionally, you want your sixth and seventh runners to try to displace other teams’ five scoring runners.” Building team unity is a goal for many coaches in a sport domi-
nated by individual brilliance. “We build camaraderie with the whole team via weekly relationship building, like team dinners, ultimate Frisbee and other social events,” Ponderosa coach Katherine Dorman said. During races, teams attempt to run in packs. “We can have a pack mentality where the kids try to work together as much as they can,” Dalby said. “Sometimes we’ll ask
them to stick together and find a spot in the race to make a move together and try to break away,” “One thing we like to stress is to make sure our last mile of the race is faster than everybody. We want to make sure we’re moving faster than everybody else.” But how long should an elite runner stay with a pack of teammates and possibly jeopardize his or her chance of winning the race? “It kind of depends on how
Cherry Creek: Boys - Kyle Moran, Sr.; Daniel Hamson, Sr.; Lars Hultgren, Sr.; Conner Egan, Sr.; Jared Scott, Jr.; Ethan Russon, Jr. Girls - Devon Peterson, Sr.; Hannah Mimmack, Sr.; Isabel Anema, Jr. much of a standout they are,” Dusto said. “If they are close enough to the rest of my pack, I’ll usually try to get them to go out a little slow and build, trying to bring the rest along for as long as possible. If they are substantially better than the pack or don’t race well without a fast start, then sometimes they just need to go. In this case, it becomes a much more individual or competition-based race instead of a team-based race.”
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For runner, volleyball is a change of pace Sarah Yocum has been working hard to get into volleyball shape. That sounds facetious for a young lady who has been running all summer. Yocum, a senior at Faith Christian Academy in Arvada, recently finished fifth in the 400-meter hurdles at the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, California. Her preliminary time of 1 minute, 9.3 seconds was a personal best. “I was very happy with my prelim times,” Yocum said. “The heat took a little out of me and I didn’t do as well as I would have like to in the finals. I’m so happy with the way it turned out. “Right now I’m coming to end of track season. I’m starting the transition work to volleyball. During the volleyball season, I tend to bulk up and get into the heavy weight lifting. During track, I lean out.” Yocum won the Class 3A state championship in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles as a freshman. She repeated in the 300 hurdles as a sophomore and captured the state championship in both hurdle events at the 2015 state meet. She was also sec-
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Reunited in Florida Well-traveled quarterback Luke Del Rio and Florida football coach Jim McElwain finally have a chance to work together this fall. Del Rio — the son of former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator and current Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio — turned down an offer from then-Colorado State coach McElwain to attend CSU
when he graduated in 2013 from Valor Christian. McElwain reportedly said Del Rio didn’t want to play in the high altitude of Colorado. Instead, Del Rio decided to walk on at Alabama, but when that didn’t work out because of the Crimson Tide’s deep pool of quarterback talent, he went to Oregon State and played three games in 2014. He transferred to Florida, sat out the 2015 season due to transfer rules, and is now reunited with McElwain — who said goodbye to CSU after three seasons to take over the Florida program. Del Rio headed into August preseason practices at the Gainesville, Florida, school as one of the candidates to land the starting quarterback job this season. Love for softball wins out Valor Christian senior shortstop Lauren Foster is the daughter of Colorado Rockies pitching coach Steve Foster. “I never played baseball but I grew up around baseball,” said Lauren, who has committed to play softball at Wisconsin. “I would watch Little League baseball and
I wished my parents would sign me up. But I love how quick softball is. You can talk to the girls on the field — it’s not as spread out as baseball. “I love softball but I’ve also been around baseball, and the first thing I learned to throw was a baseball. I was throwing the baseball around in the back yard with my dad. I know some mechanics and a couple pitches. I can throw a couple pitches but nothing great.” Barela wins Junior Match Play title Griffin Barela, a senior at Lakewood High School, won the Colorado Junior Match Play championship Aug. 3 at Castle Pines North. Barela notched a 19-hole victory over Lakewood teammate Jack Castiglia in the semifinals and then beat Valor Christian graduate David Leede, 1-up, in the finals. 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.
KEEPING UP WITH LOCAL OLYMPIANS Janine Beckie About Beckie: Canadian women’s soccer team, 2012 Valor Christian graduate, born in Highlands Ranch, Denver resident Rio update: Scored the fastest goal in Olympic history just 21 seconds into Canada’s opening Group F match Aug. 3, a 2-0 victory against Australia. Beckie, 21, scored twice in Canada’s 3-1 win over Zimbabwe on Aug. 6. Mallory Pugh About Pugh: U.S. women’s soccer team, 2016 Mountain Vista High School graduate, Highlands Ranch resident Shutterstock image
Rio update: The 18-year-old started in the first United States Group G soccer
match Aug. 3 against New Zealand but hurt her ankle early in the game and was replaced in the second half of the USA’s 2-0 victory. She didn’t play Aug. 6 when the United States edged France, 1-0. Lindsey Horan About Horan: U.S. women’s soccer team, 2012 Golden High School graduate, Golden resident Rio update: The 22-year-old started and played in the United States’ victories over New Zealand and France. Missy Franklin About Franklin: U.S. women’s swimming team, 2013 Regis Jesuit graduate, Centennial resident Rio update: Franklin, who won four goal medals in the 2012 Olympics, qualified for the 200-meter freestyle
semifinals with a 1:57.12 time in the heats the morning of Aug. 8. Her time was the 12th best but good enough to advance to one of two semifinal races scheduled for the evening of Aug. 8. However, she finished eighth in her semifinal and did not qualify for the finals. Franklin, 21, was scheduled to compete in the 200-meter backstroke Aug. 11. Ben Pinkelman About Pinkelman: U.S. men’s rugby team, 2012 Cherry Creek High School graduate, Centennial resident Rio update: At 22 years old, Pinkelman is the youngest player on the team, which began play Aug. 9 with Group A games against Argentina and Brazil.
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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.
Public Notices DATE: 06/14/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0376-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 14, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Proctor G Ducharm II and Patti A Ducharm Original Beneficiary(ies) Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 17, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4000523 Original Principal Amount $136,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $132,604.71 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. The Following Property Located in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to Wit: Lot 20, Apple Orchard Manors. Also known by street and number as: 6638 S Arapahoe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 10/05/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/14/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192.8630
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.: 0376-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich, Esq. #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192.8630
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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.: 0376-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov
DATE: 06/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0379-2016
Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Attorney File # 16-049-29276 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.
On June 15, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) NICHOLAS PRIOR Original Beneficiary(ies) AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust July 23, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 30, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3164777 Original Principal Amount $171,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $131,244.88 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 11, BLOCK 6, CHERRYWOOD VILLAGE NO. ONE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2036 E Mineral Ave, 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, 10/05/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Toni M. Owan #30580 Jolene Guignet #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 16-049-29276 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.: 0379-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
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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: 06/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
Legal Notice NO.: 0379-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
John A. Lobus #3648 the Law Firm of John A Lobus 710 Kipling Street, Suite 402, Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 232-5606 Attorney File # BOW v Griffin
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0380-2016
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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 15, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) James M Griffin Original Beneficiary(ies) Bank of the West Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust August 07, 2012 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 17, 2012 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D2091028 Original Principal Amount $37,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $36,961.26 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. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A’ Also known by street and number as: 2713 W Greens Ln, 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, 10/05/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 0380-2016 Exhibit A C O N D O M I N I U M U N I T 2 7 1 3 , T HE GREENS AT RIVERWALK, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP THEREOF, RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A7113939 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, AND, AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR THE GREENS AT RIVERWALK, RECORDED MARCH 27, 1997, AT RECEPTION NO. A7035178, IN SAID RECORDS AND FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED APRIL 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7042045, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED MAY 8, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7053878, THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED MAY 29, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7062397, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JUNE 27, 1997 AT RECEPTION NUMBER A7076594, FIFTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JULY 17, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7086431, SEVENTH AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO . A7109816, EIGHT AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 AT RECEPTION NO. A7113940, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice NO.: 0380-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0383-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 15, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) ELIZABETH ELLEN O'GRADY Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDY MAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CIT BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust September 14, 2005 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 22, 2005 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B5143160 Original Principal Amount $392,413.50 Outstanding Principal Balance $129,555.43
Original Principal Amount $392,413.50 Outstanding Principal Balance $129,555.43
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.
given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
Original Grantor(s) John R Devlin and Tammy L. Devlin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration To advertise your notices call 303-566-4100 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOTpublic BE Systems, Inc. as nominee for ALL A FIRST LIEN. Financial Services Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PLOT 11, SHADYCROFT ACRES, ACWilmington Trust, National Association, CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT not in its individual capacity but as TrustTHEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, ee of ARLP Securitization Trust, Series STATE OF COLORADO 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust Also known by street and number as: May 14, 2004 405 Rangeview Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. County of Recording Arapahoe THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN Recording Date of Deed of Trust IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURMay 27, 2004 RENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN Recording Information (Reception No. OF THE DEED OF TRUST. and/or Book/Page No.) B4096448 NOTICE OF SALE Original Principal Amount $364,000.00 The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Outstanding Principal Balance secured by the Deed of Trust, described $333,067.02 herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you in said Deed of Trust. are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given follows: failure to pay principal and inthat I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. terest when due together with all other on Wednesday, 10/05/2016, at the East payments provided for in the evidence of Hearing Room, County Administration debt secured by the deed of trust and othBuilding, 5334 South Prince Street, er violations thereof. Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE real property and all interest of the said A FIRST LIEN. Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the inLOT 16, BLOCK 3, FOUR LAKES SUBdebtedness provided in said Evidence of DIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue Also known by street and number as: to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, 1652 E Nichols Ln, Centennial, CO all as provided by law. 80122.
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First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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: 06/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lynn M. Janeway #15592 Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kelly Murdock #46915 David R. Doughty #40042 Alison L Berry #34531 Sheila J Finn #36637 Eve M. Grina #43658 Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 Janeway Law Firm PC 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 16-011903 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.: 0383-2016 First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0358-2016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 3, 2016, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
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, 09/21/2016, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/28/2016 Last Publication: 8/25/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 06/03/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Janice Hofmann Clark #7264 Martin H. Shore #1800 Stephen A Hall #38186
Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 16-00248SH
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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;
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
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.
PLOT 11, SHADYCROFT ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO
Also known by street and number as: 405 Rangeview Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
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number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:
John A. Lobus #3648 the Law Firm of John A Lobus 710 Kipling Street, Suite 402, Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 232-5606 Attorney File # BOW v Griffin
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.: 0358-2016 First Publication: 7/28/2016 Last Publication: 8/25/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Every follows: pay principal and inday,failure the togovernment newspapers like this one to publish that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. terest when due together with all other makes decisions that can affect your public on Wednesday, 10/05/2016, at the East payments provided for in the evidence of notices since the birth of the Hearing Room, County Administration debt secured by decisions the deed of on trust and oth- Local newspapers remain life. Whether they are nation. Building, 5334 South Prince Street, er violations thereof. zoning, taxes, new businesses or the most trusted source of public Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE information. This newspaper myriad other issues, governments notice real property and all interest of the said A FIRST LIEN. play a big role in your life. publishes the information you need Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the in- Governments LOT 16, BLOCK FOUR LAKES have3, relied on toSUBstay involved in your community. debtedness provided in said Evidence of DIVISION, FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue Also known by street and number as: to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, 1652 E Nichols Ln, Centennial, CO all as provided by law. 80122.
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DATE: 06/15/2016 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee
Original Grantor(s) John R Devlin and Tammy L. Devlin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for ALL Financial Services Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Securitization Trust, Series 2014-1 Date of Deed of Trust May 14, 2004 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 27, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4096448 Original Principal Amount $364,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $333,067.02
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First Publication: 8/11/2016 Last Publication: 9/8/2016 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
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“It is one of the toughest plays to execute in the game of softball because of the speed of the players today getting up the line,” he said. “Usually, you can get the lead runner at second but getting that second runner or the runner at first is by far the toughest play. Your traditional double plays are few and far between.” Valor Christian turned an important double play in the fifth inning to help the Eagles defeat Wheat Ridge, 2-1, in the 2015 Class 4A state championship game. With the score tied 1-1 in the fifth inning, Valor stalled the Farmers’ rally when shortstop Lauren Foster backhanded a hard grounder, delivering an accurate feed to second baseman Abby Zuschlag, who quickly relayed the ball to first to complete the double play. “Yes I remember the play,” Foster said. “In the beginning of the game, I had the same ball hit to me and I booted the ball. I got the same play again and I made sure I got down on the ball and made a good flip to Abby. And Abby made an awesome throw to first. That was a huge play. It was momentum changing.” Foster, who has committed to play at the University of Wisconsin, and Zuschlag are seniors who will anchor the Eagles’ infield again this season. “It’s good to have a good
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PLAYERS TO WATCH
THE PATH AHEAD
The following is a list of some of the top softball players from area schools for the 2016 season.
Softball teams can officially start practicing double plays and other skills Aug. 15 and can start playing games Aug. 19.
Arapahoe: Ashlynn Krueger, P/1B, Sr.; Rachel Stoneking, P/OF/1B, Jr.; Kayleigh Krueger, P/SS, Frosh. Valor Christian: Lauren Foster, SS, Sr.; Abby Zuschlag, 2B, Sr.; Erica Mann, C, Sr.; Maddie Mitchell, OF,
Sr.; Ali Kilponen, P, Jr.; Savannah Behabetz, OF, Soph. Cherry Creek: Christine Felling, IF Sr.; Hannah Meumann,outfield, Jr.; Kailee Henderson, OF, Sr.; Jannae Mehaffey,3B/C, Jr.
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It’s good to have a good relationship with your second baseman, to have that feel with the other person, because if you don’t have that you are going to be discombobulated when you are trying to make that smooth double play.” Lauren Foster, Valor shortstop
relationship with your second baseman, to have that feel with the other person, because if you don’t have that you are going to be discombobulated when you are trying to make that smooth double play,” Foster said. “In softball, it’s completely different that baseball. You have to be quicker, so if you are not smooth and fluid when making the double play you are not going to get both outs. “You have to be smart. You have to have the feel of the game. Abby does a really great job of that, having that feel.” Zuschlag said throwing ac-
curacy and confidence are keys in completing a classic double play. “The most difficult thing is the accuracy of the throw,” she said. “If the throw to the player covering second base is not right where it should be, it’s going to take longer to turn and throw to first base. “Confidence is key. We practice double plays so many times it’s beginning to feel more and more natural. The double play against Wheat Ridge was probably one of the most exciting plays for Lauren and I because of how hard we work in practice
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Class 3A, 4A and 5A regional tournaments will be held Oct. 14, with the state tournament for all three classes scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22 at Aurora Sports Park. and how hard we work together. It was natural and it didn’t seem like it was something extraordinary because of how much we practice.” Martin Stricklett, who resigned as Wheat Ridge coach last January to accept the softball job at Brighton, constantly has his team working on executing double plays. “A double play is one of the things that will kill your momentum, give the other team all your momentum and will wreck you real fast,” he said. “We work hard every day on how to turn a double play correctly, how to feed the ball, whether it is from the pitcher or any infielder and how an infielder is receiving the ball. “Most double plays today are from the pitcher to the shortstop to first base. The hardest thing is the pitcher fielding the ball and feeding the shortstop without her being there yet. A lot of double plays come down to whether the shortstop or second baseman is going to get to the bag on the feed to turn the double play.”
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Confidence plays a key role in putting success. “If you’re not making the putts, especially the short ones, your confidence gets really down,” Barela said. “The rest of your game starts suffering because you put more pressure on yourself trying to hit it closer and closer because you are not confident you are going to make the putts like 4 to 6 feet. “For me, it’s those 5-footers that are harder because that’s the range that you expect to make them but you still have to hit a good putt with a good read. There are no gimmes, but you do expect to make them, and if you miss them you start to get a little frustrated with yourself.” And frustration builds along with the score. “You have to put it out of your head and know your stroke is still there,” Barela said. “You are going to miss putts but you can’t let that dictate the way you putt the rest of the round.”
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