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Arbitration with Davis family nears completion Reports tied to school tragedy should be public in January By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com
From left, Caitlyn Holt, Jackson Daichendt, Julia Arnese and Edwina Maben sit as magistrates on a teen court panel. Photo courtesy of City of Centennial
Court gives kids a second chance Youth commissioners lead panel for teen defendants
By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Centennial Municipal Court and its youth commission started a teen court in January 2014. The youth commission, 11 teenagers appointed by city council, worked with students from the University of Denver Pioneer Leadership Program to coordinate a jury of teenagers that would sentence other teens for minor misconduct, such as violating curfew or using tobacco. Kimber Liss, municipal court administrator, spearheaded the initiative in hopes of educating teenagers rather than punishing them. “Teens tend to listen to one another
before they listen to adults,” Liss said. The court has held 11 hearings to date. It runs like other courts — a prosecutor reviews a defendant’s case and if the circumstances are appropriate for teen court, an offer is made. On the hearing date, the defendant and a parent or guardian appear in front of a magistrate panel of five or six youth commissioners. The case is reviewed and questions are asked. There’s open dialogue about the case — what happened and why. After deliberation, the panel offers a sentence that may include writing an apology letter, attending a courtapproved class, or serving on the next teen court panel. “It gives teens a 360-degree education on their situation and the judicial system,” said Liss. And if the defendant complies with the sentence, the case is expunged. The teen court gives teenagers a
second chance, said commission coordinator Kelly Brady. “I think it’s a good process for young people who come through the system,” she said. “They have the opportunity to evaluate their situation and how they got into it in the first place.” Liss, mother of five boys and one daughter, understands that teenagers get into trouble, she said. Often, it’s a curfew violation. “Nothing really good happens after midnight,” Liss said. “And it is dangerous to have kids out walking around.” The teen panel addresses concerns they have for the defendant and the importance of making better decisions in the future. It serves as a self-reflective, learning experience for everyone involved. “We’ve been able to make an impact on kids that were out doing something they didn’t need to be doing,” said Liss. “And I feel really good about that.”
Arbitration with the family of slain student Claire Davis is wrapping up and reports will be issued in January, Littleton Public Schools Superintendent Brian Ewert said during the Nov. 12 school board meeting. “The family shares our goal of helping other school districts learn from our experience,” he told the board. Ewert said the district’s reports are being compiled by nationally recognized consultants on security and mental health, and should be ready to be presented to the LPS board on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21. The timing of the Davis family’s release is unknown at this time, he said, but the state’s School Safety and Youth in Crisis Committee is slated to review it on Jan. 22. The committee was established via legislation brought forward by the Davis family, and Desiree Davis, Claire’s mother, is a member. The arbitration has been ongoing since April, when the board unanimously agreed to give the Davis family all the information it could about the circumstances surrounding the death of their daughter, Claire. An Arapahoe High School student, she was mortally shot by her classmate Karl Pierson on Dec. 13, 2013. He took his own life moments later. “We have already implemented changes in the district as a result of the tragedy, and we continue to want to learn how the district can make meaningful and thoughtful improvements for the benefit of all students,” Jack Reutzel, board president, said at the time. In a statement, Michael Davis, Claire’s father, said the family appreciated the
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Newcomers join board at Littleton Public Schools Nichols, Stanish step down amid tears, hugs By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Robert Reichardt and Jim Stephens were sworn in as the newest members of the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 12, having won the Nov. 3 election. “Thank you, Jim and Robert, for stepping in and stepping up,” said outgoing member Mary Nichols. “We expect great things.” Reichardt and Stephens finished neck and neck, earning 36.04 percent and 36.36 percent of the vote, respectively. The third candidate, Richard Boorom, garnered 27.6 percent. Both of the new board members said they were honored to be chosen. “I’m pleased my fellow candidates and I were able to give the voters a choice in this
election,” said Stephens. “The conversation about important issues facing Littleton Public Schools is key regardless of the outcome of the election. … (We) need to transition onto the board as quickly as possible. We have huge shoes to fill with terms ending for Mary Nichols and Lucie Stanish.” Nichols and Stanish, who had both served since 2007, left their last meeting in a flurry of tears and hugs. Jack Reutzel, board president, called them “transformational leaders and great friends.” “Thank you for the leadership you have brought to the table for us in some very difficult times,” Carrie Warren-Gully, vice president, agreed through tears. “Your leadership and heart and compassion brought so much to the team, and so much strength and stability.” Superintendent Brian Ewert, whom the board just hired away from Englewood Board continues on Page 6
Judge Ethan Feldman swears in Centennial resident Jim Stephens, the new assistant secretary of the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education, on Nov. 12. Photo by Jennifer Smith
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November 20, 2015
Storied B-17 finally sees ‘action’ Indie filmmaker casts vintage warbird in meant-to-be movie debut By Deborah Grigsby Smith Centennial Airport
Colorado actor Julien Oblette positions himself over the famous Norden bombsight, located in the front of the B-17 Aluminum Overcast. Oblette was cast by Colorado indie filmmaker Darla Rae as Lt. John Tschirhart in her upcoming production “The French American.” Photo by Paul Gordon
Colorado filmmaker Darla Rae, center, strikes a pose with actors Julien Oblette, left, and Greg Kyle, right, in front of the ultimate movie “prop,” a mint-condition B-17 on the ramp at Centennial Airport. Rae worked with the Experimental Aircraft Association, the organization that owns and operates the plane, which is better known as the Aluminum Overcast. The vintage bomber will be used as the centerpiece of her upcoming film, “The French American,” a love story based on the true-life experiences of former B-17 bombardier John Tschirhart, who was forced to leave his true love, a French girl named Malou, when Germany entered Paris in 1940. Courtesy of FilmIt Productions
While a majority of B-17s made their way to Europe during World War II, one hit the U.S. Army Air Corps inventory too late to ever see military action. However, thanks to a compelling love story and a tenacious Colorado filmmaker, the Aluminum Overcast, a 1945 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, will finally fulfill its destined role of strategic bomber over Nazioccupied Europe, albeit some 70 years late — and as what some might call the ultimate movie “prop.” FilmIt Productions founder and executive producer Darla Rae stumbled on to the extraordinary connection in late October when the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 34,000-pound beauty made its annual stop at Centennial Airport. Rae, who was introduced to the compelling story of John Tschirhart, a former B-17 bombardier forced to leave his love in France when Germany entered Paris in 1940, desperately needed a vintage bomber as a platform for her upcoming indie flick, “The French American.” She hoped for something as historically accurate as possible, even if it didn’t fly. “There are of ways to use lighting to create the illusion of flight,” explained Rae, a self-
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confessed stickler for details, “even if the plane is static — I wasn’t really worried about that. It was just finding something we could use — not really a lot of options out there for small budget filmmakers.” Rae is right. According to the EAA website, fewer than 100 B-17 airframes exist and less than 15 are airworthy, still able take to the air. So she knew finding a rare WWII bomber locally would be tough. One that was still flying, even tougher. “But one of our cast members, Greg Kyle, mentioned the Aluminum Overcast was coming to Centennial Airport as part of a dedication ceremony for the new Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum,” Rae said. “I couldn’t believe it. It was all coming together.” The opportunity had presented itself. Rae planned to seize it. Reached out to EAA, the Wisconsin-based organization that owns and operates the Aluminum Overcast, she pleaded her case.
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“I’ve always said, if you don’t ask, the answer is always no,” she said. In this case, the answer was a very welcome yes. Olivia Rasmus, EAA’s air tours program coordinator, helped Rae get actors, film crews and equipment aboard the plane, launching more than just the platform for Rae’s film, but the beloved bomber’s film debut, as well. “To my knowledge, this (“The French American”) will be the first film the Aluminum Overcast has appeared in,” Rasmus said in an email. “For me, there’s really a lot of value in fresh faces,” said Rae, whose cast is made up almost entirely of newcomers. “Using up-and-coming actors in this particular film really seemed to help illustrate the vulnerability that existed in life during the war. Big name actors often distract viewers from the storyline, simply because they’re who they are — and people remember them from previous films.” Now in preproduction, “The French American” is Rae’s seventh film, and perhaps her most ambitious. Her goal is to have the independent film ready for a Veterans Day 2016 showing in Texas, where Tschirhart, now 95, resides. Rae’s additional film credits include “The Goal,” “Dandy Kids” and “Spirit of Love.” She prides herself on writing, directing and producing quality, family-centric films that inspire, educate and celebrate the human condition.
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November 20, 2015
World War II memorial turns 15
Site unveiled in 2000 hosts Veterans Day rites
By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Jack Woodman often becomes emotional as he addresses the Veterans Day observers who gather each year, for 15 years now, at Littleton’s World War II Memorial at Ketring Park. This year was no different. “The strength of our military is the spirit and skill of the men and women who wear the uniforms,” said Woodman, commander of the Pat Hannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666. “We pray that they may return safely to serve you, lord God, and our country, in the days and years to come.” This year is a notable one for the memorial, having been officially unveiled in 2000. Mayor Phil Cernanec noted that at the time, there was not even a national memorial honoring World War II soldiers — the one in Washington, D.C., didn’t open until 2004. But in 1996, a group of World War II vets in Littleton began working to get the $360,000 project built. Part of that effort was selling the inscribed bricks that now lie within the memorial, originally 1,143 them honoring local heroes: Ed Achziger, Tom Heaton (chairman), Malcolm Komitor, Ray Martinez, Irv Obermeyer, Julie and Alan Stewart and Sally Stiffler. “They were a group of eight who stuck together through thick and thin and embraced the arduous task,” said Cernanec. “Time has passed, and so have the six men and two women who worked so tirelessly.” All of them offered a brief look into
their military histories for inclusion on the city’s website. “I was sent to repair a tailhook assembly on a fighter plane, without parachute or life vest or jacket, because of close quarters,” recalled Achziger. “While I was inside the plane, orders were given to launch all aircraft regardless of needed repairs, and the plane I was repairing was put on the elevator, then placed on the aircraft launching catapult. Fortunately, my machinist mate, first class, opened the back hatch for me to get out; as soon as we were in the clear, the plane took off.” Stiffler served with the Army Nurse Corps starting in 1942, and married a fellow first lieutenant, Charles Kelley, in January 1944. They were both sent to England that March. Sadly, Kelley was killed in combat that August. “When the war ended, we all waited to go home,” she wrote. “Arrived in San Diego November 1945. Discharged in December 1945. A hell of a long time.” Cernanec spoke of moments that have touched him during the last year, like visiting with wounded warriors at an airport and visiting Australia’s Shrine of Remembrance. It contains the marble Stone of Remembrance, which is inscribed, “Greater love hath no man.” Once a year, on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., a ray of sunlight shines through an aperture in the roof to light up the word “Love” in the inscription. He also toured Buckley Air Force Base, where, he says, it is abundantly apparent that the nature of war has changed. “Battles and wars, the pictures of these have been changing over time,” he said. “Hostilities don’t look as clear as they once did. They often, now, happen in the shadows.”
Jack Woodman, commander of the Pat Hannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666, says the strength of the military is the spirit and skill of the men and women who wear its uniforms. Photos by Jennifer Smith
Littleton Mayor Phil Cernanec talks about the history of Littleton’s World War II Memorial, built 15 years ago.
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November 20, 2015
Epilepsy hits home for families Highlands Ranch residents spread word about the neurological disorder
EPILEPSY SAFETY PROCEDURES • Stay with the person until the seizure is over. • Make sure the person cannot hit anything. • Keep onlookers away.
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----------———————————— The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation also hosts fundraising events, such as Stomp community walks and an annual spring gala. In early November, the foundation organized a trip to Disneyland for 18 families affected by the disorder. “Our mission is to make a difference in the individual’s life, because it is such a tough journey and it can make the person feel so isolated,” Julie Hutchison said. The foundation provided Benjamin Wann with a SAMi when he was having repeated seizures. It’s been four years since Benjamin’s last seizure, Amber Wann said. He’s able to be a kid again: He’s picked up pack burro racing, a footrace led by a donkey. And he runs crosscountry at school. Community resources, such as the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation and the Epilepsy Foundation Colorado, are key to helping families understand and live with the disorder, those affected say. The Epilepsy Foundation Colorado takes more than 1,500 calls annually from people with uncontrolled seizures who need help, executive director Gail Pundsack wrote in an email. “Together, we need to raise public awareness and reduce stigma,” she added. “We need more programs and services for people living with epilepsy and we need significantly more research to end epilepsy.”
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Benjamin Wann was 9 years old when he went into status epilepticus, a constant state of seizing. He was taken to the hospital and prescribed Valium, a sedative drug, to reset his brain’s activity. “He could hardly pronounce Ben, the short version of his name,” said his mother, Amber Wann. “The next couple of months were very hard.” Benjamin, 14, was diagnosed with epilepsy Thanksgiving Day 2004 — he was 3. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder that affects the brain’s neurological activity, causing repeated seizures. It is diagnosed by medical history and brain-imaging tests. — The types of seizures vary from People in the world grand mal — unconsciousness have epilepsy and convulsions — to absence seizures, brief lapses of con— sciousness. People in the United The Epilepsy Foundation States have epilepsy reports more than 2 million — Of people people in the United States with epilepsy live have the disorder and one in 26 with uncontrollable people will develop it in his or seizures because no her lifetime. available treatment November is National Epiworks lepsy Awareness Month, represented by a purple ribbon. And — two Highlands Ranch families People with epilepsy affected by the disorder are with unknown cause working to increase awareness in the community. — People Benjamin, an eighth-gradwill be diagnosed er at Cresthill Middle School, with epilepsy in their tested positive for a rare gene, lifetime GRIN 2A, that is linked to epilepsy. In his younger years, Source: epilepsy.com he experienced complex partial seizures that appeared as twitching or head nodding. Benjamin and his twin, Bonnie, are the youngest of four children. His parents, Brad and Amber, say the disorder is a large part of the family’s life. Benjamin’s seizures were unexpected. He would play with a puzzle and his head would slowly start to fall, or he would suddenly start twitching, said Amber. And sometimes he would fall asleep after a seizure because his brain was exhausted, she added. Benjamin’s outlook on his disorder remains positive. “It’s hard, but you get used to it,” he said. He limits stress by playing video games, reading and running cross country at school. For years, Amber fought for Benjamin to be on the least medication possible because of the way his body reacted, she said. “It’s not because I didn’t trust the doctors,” she said. “But the side effects of the medications were much more detrimental than the seizures.” The family went through a period when the recommended medication, Valium, gave Benjamin extreme behavioral swings, such as rage, and interfered with his memory. “It affects the entire family equally,” Amber Wann said, “because we all witness it.” In the midst of navigating her son’s disorder, Amber Wann reached out to Highlands Ranch resident Julie Hutchison, who started the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation after she lost her 16-year-old daughter in 2011 to epilepsy. “Chelsea was wise beyond her years,” Hutchison said. “To say it was shocking is a complete understatement.” A strobe light at Chelsea’s 11th birthday party caused her first seizure. Flashing or patterned lights can trigger seizures. She was diagnosed with epilepsy shortly after, a disorder that wasn’t new to the Hutchison family. Julie Hutchison’s mother had it also. Chelsea had three to four seizures a year, mostly the absence type in which she would fade into a blank stare. Doctors prescribed a cocktail of medication, her mother said. Seven of 10 people respond to anti-epileptic drugs, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. On a morning 4 ½ years ago, Chelsea’s father, Doug, went downstairs to wake her up for her dose of medication. Chelsea had died in her sleep from an unexpected seizure, what’s now known as SUDEP — sudden unexpected death from epilepsy. After their daughter’s death, Julie and Doug started the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation to help individuals with epilepsy. They’ve provided 319 monitors and 84 seizureresponse dog grants to families in 26 states, Julie Hutchison said. The primary types of monitors are Emfit, a mattress pad that detects sleeping behavior; SAMi, a sleep activity camera; and SmartMonitor, a watch that detects irregular movement. Each device serves as alarm system that triggers if someone experiences an unexpected seizure. And seizure-response dogs are trained to identify signs of a seizure and alert help, or even flip the person on his or her side.
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NEWS IN A HURRY Warm hearts, warm bodies Drop off gently worn or new coats at South Suburban Parks and Recreation facilities to help warm the hearts and bodies of those less fortunate. The district’s fourth annual winter coat drive, held in conjunction with 7NEWS/Dependable Cleaners’ Coats for Colorado program, runs throughout November. Donate a coat at any of the district’s indoor facilities, including Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, and Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Coats for Colorado has distributed gently used and new coats to those in need since 1982. For more information, contact MarthaT@ssprd.org.
Procedure helps high-risk patients South Denver Cardiology Associates in Littleton launched a transcatheter aortic valve replacement clinic over the summer, making Dr. Lee MacDonald and Dr. Sean Enkiri among the few in the Denver area to successfully repair an aortic valve without open-heart surgery. Currently, TAVR is for patients who are too high-risk for surgery. The new Edwards transcatheter aortic valve is much like a stent in the heart artery, but is deployed in the aortic valves. Patients who have a TAVR procedure experience shorter hospital stays and recovery time compared to those who have open-heart surgery, and are usually discharged within five days. For more information, visit www.southdenver.com.
Get out your Santa jammies Arapahoe Community College will host its annual “PJs with Santa” holiday event on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. in The Summit Room. Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with dinner, dessert and storytelling. Festivities will include fun and PJs with Santa, games for children, and a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. Admission is $3 for kids and $4 for adults. Purchase tickets in advance at the Student Life Office. For more information or to inquire about accommodations, contact student.activities@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5668.
LUMC celebrates 125 years In honor of Littleton United Methodist Church’s 125th anniversary, the choirs of the church, organist Kathy Forsberg and special musical guests will lead in an inspirational hymn festival at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Held at the church, 5894 S. Datura St., the concert will celebrate the many phases of the church’s first 125 years. Included with an array of favorite hymns will be a performance of “Our God We Sing and Celebrate,” a special hymn anthem that was commissioned to honor this special year in the life of the church. Free Admission. For more information, contact 303-794-6379, ext. 247, or davidkates@littletonumc.org.
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district’s willingness to partner with them. “We’ve developed a process that meets our shared goal of making schools safer,” he said. “Without the full picture, no one can adequately address the underlying problems that could lead to yet another tragedy like this.” As part of the agreement, the Davises agreed not to sue the district and waived their right to seek damages —
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Public Schools in April, also thanked them for their service. “I watched you for five years from Englewood leading with integrity,” he said. “Thank you for taking a chance on me.” Nichols and Stanish both said it had been a tremendous honor to serve the community. “We do it as a labor of love,” said Stanish, offering some advice to the new members. “Take time to get to know
meaning no financial settlement. “This isn’t about the money. It never has been for the Davises,” their attorney, Michael Rooche, said in April. “The Davises are not interested in assigning blame.” The district agreed not to invoke governmental immunity, and has waived some federal protections of Pierson’s records. While the agreement recommends the two parties jointly issue a public report, it allows either party to do so on its own 45 days after the end of the process. All information released during the discovery process will be available to the public.
each other. Listen to each other, and always play nicely together in the sandbox. The community expects it. Listen and be respectful. Never forget you’re representing all the families and community members in our district.” Five former board members, most of whom are still active with the district in one way or another, attended to welcome the new, and to escort the outgoing into what they call the “ex-family.” One of them, Sam Drury, has kept a watchful eye on the board since his exit in the 1980s. “I know it was much easier for us than it is now,” he said. “It’s gotten much more difficult. I wish you well.”
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Santa shop needs help; restaurant to raise funds Staff report Nov. 24 is the second night that Romano’s Italian Restaurant in Littleton will donate 20 percent of one’s meal to the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop — but diners need to tell them. The last dinner/donation evening raised $200, which goes for new toys to fill in where there seems to be a gap. Also, volunteers are still needed to
distribute toys to children from Littleton, Englewood and Sheridan. Volunteers will work in advance and while open to set up, stock and restock a pop-up toy store that will operate Dec. 1 and 2. (Location can’t be divulged publicly — families who have qualified in advance through school, church of social services will know.) To volunteer or to donate, visit arapahoesantashop.org.
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Gratitude can prevail in fight against entitlement Have I ever felt entitled? You bet I have. Have I ever felt like I deserved more than I had, or better than I was getting? Absolutely. Have I ever come across as arrogant and entitled? Sadly, at times, yes. Thankfully, much of that has been in my past; however, there are moments, especially when traveling for business and when I do not get the upgrade to first class or I am forced to wait on a very long security line because they closed the TSA-Pre line down, that I can feel myself slipping back toward a miserable sense of self-entitlement. The good news is that I have learned and been blessed with the ability to quickly switch gears and move from entitlement to gratitude — after a few mumblings and grumblings, of course. But when I can get my head around being truly grateful for even having a seat on the plane when so many others are on standby, my sense of gratitude overpowers my feeling of resentment or entitlement. And when I am standing in a long security line along with hundreds of other folks traveling that same day, I could mumble and grumble again, or I can give thanks for the extra levels of security and think that although it seems simple and mundane to the frequent flier, the job of the TSA is to do their very best in keeping us safe. Yes, I know, watching the events as they unfold can be quite frustrating; however, next time you feel frustrated and entitled, give thanks for the effort being made on your behalf to keep you safe.
How many other areas of our lives and in how many situations that we face do we wrestle with feelings of resentment, frustration, and entitlement? I’ll bet there are probably more than we care to admit at times. Well, what would happen if we looked at Michael Norton everything around us, everyone around us, WINNING and at the beauty that WORDS surrounds us here each and every day and gave thanks for it all? Not just thanks, but really let true gratitude and appreciation flow in us and through us, how would that feel? You know, one of the things I hear and see a lot is people who just say a quick “thanks” instead of a meaningful “thank you.” I am sure you have seen it too, people who don’t look up at their server in a restaurant and just mumble “thanks.” Or even in our own homes, we may say a quick “thanks” and not really show just how appreciative we are for an act of kindness or gift. The act of saying “thanks” becomes so routine or cliché, almost like we have to say it and not really want to say it, that we have somehow lost the essence of what true gratitude and appreciation are and where they come from. I met a woman recently who is somewhat
new to Colorado. Her story was quite compelling. She was in a very bad spot financially for a while and is now just getting back on her feet. She could have easily been bitter or resentful for all she had lost — she had a lot and lost a lot. But all I saw in her and heard from her was this enormous sense of gratitude and thankfulness for where she is right at this moment. Her spirit of appreciation left me completely inspired. Thanksgiving is at hand: Will you say a simple “thanks,” or will you look around you and say a heartfelt “thank you” to those people who have loved and supported you, to your employer or employees who have provided you with opportunity, to anyone in the military who fights for our protection and freedom, and to God who has blessed us all with this amazing place we live called Colorado? I would like to say “thank you” to each and every one of you who have blessed me with your emails, calls, letters, and times we have spent together talking about and even debating my columns for the past seven years. I appreciate you all so very much. And if you would like to discuss this column, you can share your thoughts at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we remember to give up entitlement for gratitude and appreciation, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www. candogo.com.
Thankfully, holiday crowd is just imaginary gathering A shameful litterer, upon whom I put a curse (detailed later), left a container of vanilla Greek yogurt about six feet from a trash can. A crow had it and Falcon Park in Highlands Ranch to himself. And then we showed up. The crow went to the top of a light fixture and crowed, perhaps thinking that one of us was going to make off with his yogurt. I was thankful that we had the park to ourselves. Which led me to Thanksgiving, which is here. Smitty and I, like millions of others, will have Thanksgiving to ourselves. We like it like that. I have had the other kind. There have been some good ones, and there have been some Thanksgivings when the food was late, and the alcohol was early. The best of them took a lot of effort. One way or another, there was hubbub and ado. I can do without ado. I have no family here, and very little fam-
ily anywhere. My best friends are far away. There is no one else I would be willing to spend the day with, other than some homeless men and women at the church. They get in line Craig Marshall Smith early. QUIET They are good reminders that I DESPERATION have it good. So there we were with the crowing crow, giving thanks for a quiet and beautiful and empty park, and I started to think about Norman Rockwell and his well-known painting of a hubbub Thanksgiving. I thought about sending out invitations. I would have a few people over on Nov. 26, feed them, and send them home.
And here’s my guest list. Martin Short. He’s very funny. Daniel Tammet. Tammet is a prodigious savant. On Pi Day, March 14, 2008, Savant recited Pi from memory. It took him five hours to recite 22,000 digits. Jennifer Connelly. If you have to ask why, you don’t know who she is. I would like to invite Hines, Hines and Dad. They were very talented, for one thing, but I would really enjoy introducing them over and over. “I would like you to meet Hines, Hines — and Dad.” Gloria Vanderbilt, Anderson’s Cooper’s mother. I don’t know what it’s like to be an heiress or a socialite. I would have a list of questions. Rick Harrison, “Pawn Stars.” I want to know more about how the show is formatted. Why are the experts always Johnny-onthe-spot? Word expert, Charles Harrington Elster. I Smith continues on Page 9
‘Five ways from Sunday’ can help reach better day Investing has become a lot more complicated than in my grandmother’s time. One of her favorite sayings was “five ways from Sunday.” Building wealth is a daunting task any day of the week, especially now with zero interest rates and low stock returns. Our economy is barely growing each year at 2 percent and the outlook for investment returns has declined. But yet we know the importance of making our money work for us to meet our future needs and wants. Before you can invest, you must have a strategy or you won’t stay on course. However, life often gets in the way of planning. We all know we should spend less than we make, pay ourselves first by saving before guilty pleasures, but life happens. One day you wake up and wonder where the last 10 or 20 years went. Well, it is not too late to take charge of your financial welfare. Arm yourself with good information and make yourself accountable for those times you sabotage your own plan. 1. The first step in taking charge is to identify your goal. Maybe you want a million dollars or maybe you just want to get off your parents’ couch. Whatever it is, make sure it is
real and visible every day. Then every choice you make should be based on whether it moves you closer to or further away from your goal. 2. Next, get your financial house in order. No one likes to clean house but organization is key to Patricia Kummer tracking finances. Set up a plan on a budget FINANCIAL program, STRATEGIES software Excel or a columnar pad. The idea here is it must be written or you could lose focus. Pay yourself first by setting aside funds you need to save such as your emergency reserves, 401(k) plan or college fund. Then list expenses that are mandatory such as food, shelter, transportation and health. Next classify the flexible expenses such as dining out, travel, sports and hobbies. If there is no money left, see where you can cut. If there is money left over,
add to your savings. 3. Now you are ready to sit down with a trusted advisor. This will put another pair of eyes on your work and help create solutions to identify, fund and meet your different goals. A good advisor will help you realize your goals, whatever they are, rather than judge or criticize you. At the same time you must be open and respect their ideas as they are there to help you. Make sure they are looking at the whole picture, such as taxes, estate planning and risks. 4. Once you have your time frames and financial goals identified, it is time to build a portfolio to put your hard-earned dollars to work. Make certain the investment choices line up with the time frame you have for each goal. For example, an investment in emerging markets should be your longest time frame, not for your next car purchase. Aggressive investments may take 10 years or more to give you the optimum benefit. This ability to identify different buckets of money allows you to build diversification through diverse investments for different needs. 5. Now that you have everything in place, Kummer continues on Page 9
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Bill bans moves of detainees, but issue may not be settled By Deb Riechmann Associated Press Congress sent President Barack Obama a $607 billion defense policy bill on Nov. 10 that bans moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States — a transfer that Obama has been trying to do since he was sworn in as president. The Senate’s 91-3 vote gave final legislative approval to the measure. The House overwhelmingly passed it the week before, 370-58. Obama does not like the Guantanamo provisions, but White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Obama would sign the bill. However, the debate over whether Obama has the power to move Guantanamo
detainees to the United States — and possibly to Colorado — is not settled. “The president believes closing that prison is a national security priority. The president is not the only person that shares that view,” Earnest said, citing former secretaries of state who served in both Republican and Democratic administrations. Earnest said that Obama’s decision to sign the bill — because it includes provisions that are important to running and protecting the country — does not change his position about wanting to close the prison.Obama vetoed an earlier version of the defense policy bill over a dispute, later resolved, about whether defense spending increases should be accompanied by boosts in domestic programs.
Sheriffs, including Arapahoe’s, oppose Guantanamo transfers Letter argues that action could put state in danger By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press Forty sheriffs in Colorado, including Arapahoe County Sheriff David Walcher, wrote to the White House to oppose any plan to move detainees from the detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to prisons in the state. The sheriffs argued in the letter sent Nov. 9 that Colorado would be in danger if the Pentagon sends Guantanamo detainees to either of two prisons under consideration in the central part of the state. Although the prisons are capable of securing the detainees, the action would attract “sympathizers who would mount an attack ... or commit other acts of terror,” the lawmen wrote. “We believe it would be dangerously naive not to recognize that a civilian
prison with an untold number of enemy combatant inmates, located in our state, would provide a very tempting target for anyone wishing to either free these detainees or simply wishing to make a political statement,” the sheriffs wrote. The letter was signed by the majority of Colorado’s 64 sheriffs, including Fremont County Sheriff James Beicker. His county includes the two facilities under consideration, Colorado State Penitentiary II and the Federal Correctional Complex, known as Supermax. Supermax already houses some of the country’s most dangerous criminals, including Unabomber Ted Kaczynski and Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Terrorists such as Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person convicted in civilian court of the Sept. 11 attacks, and Ramzi Yousef, mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, also reside there. The Pentagon also is looking at sites in Kansas and South Carolina for its proposal to move some Guantanamo detainees.
Among other things, the bill would: • Provide a 1.3 percent pay increase to service members and a new retirement option for troops. • Authorize lethal assistance to Ukraine forces fighting Russian-backed rebels. • Extend a ban on torture to the CIA. • Authorize the president’s request of $715
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would ask him where we get “Johnny-onthe-spot,” and “hair of the dog.” Megyn Kelly. Why not? Yo-Yo Ma. But he would have to play the whole time. I’d give him take-home. Annette Funicello, age 16. She was fun. Arthur Ashe. David Letterman, of course. I would be foolish not to invite Charles Dickens. I would invite Nat King Cole, and say, “I really wish you had quit smoking.” Edward R. Murrow, and say, “I really wish you had quit smoking.” Well-known dachshund owners: Gandhi, Picasso and James Dean. A woman from the Women’s Bean
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million to help Iraqi forces fight Islamic State militants. “We all know the unfortunate and unnecessary roadblocks the defense authorization bill has faced this year. We all know that the president decided to veto the version of this bill we passed last month,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. Project. James Madison Jr., “Father of the Constitution.” I’d like to ask him a couple of questions about the Second Amendment. It wouldn’t be complete without Dorothy Parker. That would be some table. I am thankful that I have the choice to be on my own. Obligations usually aren’t very enjoyable. If it’s your duty to be with people you would rather not be with, good luck. Oh, and I would invite the litterer too. And thank him for partly giving me the idea for this column. But when he got home, all of his shoes and socks would be two sizes too small. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net. You can do these five simple steps to get you closer to your goals.
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it is important to monitor, review and gradually increase the amount you are adding to your goal funding. Time and consistency will help your assets grow. Don’t shortchange yourself by drifting away from your plan or losing sight of the value of investing. Remember that investing is defined as taking near-term risk for longer-term reward.
Patricia Kummer has been an independent certified financial planner for 29 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a registered investment advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
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Michael DuPont is the owner and chef at Parker’s La Baguette de Normandy. Here, he holds a tray of pastries. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
DID YOU KNOW? According to 2012 data from Pew Research Center, 89 percent of adults said they would be sharing a Thanksgiving meal with family members. Among those, 62 percent said 10 or more relatives would be at that Thanksgiving meal.
For many, Thanksgiving isn’t about turkey and pumpkin pie By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com Not every Thanksgiving dinner is a Norman Rockwell scene with family gathered around a table laden with an enormous turkey. Nor does it always involve watching football games or finishing the meal with pumpkin pie. For some, Thanksgiving is a blend of old and new — tradition, personal preference and, sometimes, simply where you happen to be. For Castle Rock teacher Kelly Hass, turkey isn’t on the menu. The vegan of four years opts for side dishes she prepares herself with vegan butter. At Littleton Adventist Hospital, doctors, nurses and staff care for and watch over the sick while loved ones have dinner back home. For them, their hospital family and a turkey dinner from the cafeteria create a meaningful gathering just the same. At the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, those on duty share in a potluck dinner. And at Parker’s French bakery, La Baguette de Normandy, chef Michael DuPont kneads and rolls and bakes pastries, breads and desserts for dinner tables around the area. Originally from France, he has made a tradition of celebrating the American holiday with other local French chefs. Personal twists Since she was a little girl, Hass, 29, has spent Thanksgiving at her family’s cabin in Flagstaff, Arizona. She grew up eating turkey, but now prefers a holiday meal sans bird. She is vegan, which means she does not consume animal products of any kind. This includes eggs, dairy and other substances derived from animals. “I’m kind of a nontraditional vegan. I try
not to press my veganism on other people,” Hass said. “So, when I went vegan four years ago, I didn’t try to change my parents’ tradition at all. But I did start manipulating the sides so that there was at least a little bit of mashed potatoes made with vegan butter instead of real butter and cream.” For vegans, the only real substitute for a turkey is the tofusculpted Tofurky, Hass said, but she is happy to pass on that. “I don’t do anything in place of the turkey. Your option is something like that, and that kind of processed stuff I don’t really like anyway.” While she may be the family vegan — even her husband occasionally eats meat — Hass hasn’t found herself at the end of too many good-natured jokes. “If they do,” Hass said, “it’s playfully.” When turkey isn’t the first choice Chef Mick (Michaelangelo) Rosacci owns and operates Tony’s Market and Tony Rosacci Catering. Tony’s has locations in Castle Rock, Littleton, Centennial and Denver. Because the traditional feast is so popular, Tony’s alters its display cases for Thanksgiving like no other holiday. “We need to make room for the 1,000 gallons of our house turkey gravy,” Rosacci said. “Sales soared a couple years ago when we started making it without gluten ingredients.” According to Rosacci, who has been in the business since 1978, many people don’t like turkey. Common replacements he has seen include prime rib, tenderloin roast, salmon, lobster, shrimp, crab, leg or rack of lamb and pork roasts. Even in his family, turkey isn’t the first choice for Thanksgiving. “Mom was not a turkey lover. She grew up on a turkey ranch, but she would always make us turkey for Thanksgiving — but only on Thanksgiving,” Rosacci said. “Other holidays were usually all about lasagna. It has always been our family’s most special dish — and it’s a lot of trouble, so we’d only have it once or twice a year.” A French-style feast Michael DuPont first experienced Thanksgiving when he came to America from France in 2006. At his bakery, Parker’s La Baguette de Normandy, the first year was a trial by fire as he attempted to please American palates. “I decided I needed to embrace the American culture. So now, we do Thanksgiving pies and things like that, but I do it the French way,” DuPont said. “I bring in a little bit of flavor from where I’m from. I’m from Normandy — we use butter and cream and all of that stuff. I make it beautiful. People come in and get something that is their tradition, but fancier.” In the lead-up to holidays he is so busy that he joked he “sleeps in a cot in the back.” Tradition continues on Page 11
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Denver isn’t tops for pretension, but it’s trying Cafe Valet, a St. Louis-based coffee service company for hotel rooms, has deemed Denver the fourth most pretentious city in the U.S. Is it our obsession with outdoor activities? Pilates? Yoga pants? Microbrews? What? The three cities that are allegedly more pretentious? San Francisco ranks No. 1 followed by San Jose and San Diego. After Denver, the rest of the top 10 list includes Portland, Austin, Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New Orleans. Here’s what the coffee company said in its online blog: “Noting an increase in macchiato swirls, poetry readings, Moleskines and animal acupuncturists, Café Valet has cited San Francisco as America’s Most Pretentious City in their first Pretension Index, a quantitative analysis of pretension levels in America. “Developed by a team of data scientists, the Pretension Index examines where these modern day latte art lovers are most concentrated, mining data from a variety of sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Facebook, local business data and more in the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas. “San Francisco earned a Pretension Index score of 85 out of a potential 100, besting San Jose (64), San Diego (59), Denver (56) and Portland (56). ‘As the standard-bearers for the ‘Regular Joe,’ we fear for San Francisco’s future,’ said Andrew Barnett, who led the analysis for Café Valet. ‘The notion that people are paying $100 for civet coffee to drink while
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People come to the bakery for desserts and breads, which he said he needs at least three days’ notice to prepare in time for a holiday. He also appreciates that businesses close on Thanksgiving, a tradition that is not common for holidays in France. “In France, I would stay open on Christmas Day because people wanted fresh bread,” DuPont said. “Here, they say, ‘Oh, it’s OK, we’ll come the night before and then heat it up in the oven.’ ” In America, DuPont spends the holi-
wearing a woolen cap in the summertime is a problematic trend.’” Cafe Valet says on its website that it analyzed “the top 50 U.S. metro areas, each with populations of 1 million or more. The Pretension Index was calPenny Parker culated based upon MILE HIGH a combination of metrics from three LIFE categories.” For the rest of the story, pull on your yoga pants and go to www.cafevalet.com/ blog/san-francisco-cited-as-most-pretentious-american-city/.
sonic summation of the group’s journey to date — capturing the essence of the earliest Maroon 5 hits through to their most recent successes, as well as providing a picture of its artistic growth in the future. The album’s debut single “Maps,” set a record for the highest debut by a group on Top 40 radio charts in 18 years and has earned a top 100 spot in 18 countries. The music video for the band’s chart topping single “Sugar” has logged nearly 1 billion views to date. The band’s latest single “Feelings” is out now.
taches and try to encourage friends and family to support the cause by pledging funds to their particular page Women can also be team members in support of the men in their lives. To join Tavern Downtown’s official Movember Foundation USA team: www.moteam.co/taverndowntown.
Valor Center’s free ‘Christmas Carol’ The Valor Center, the new performing arts facility at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, is inviting the public to free performances of “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 or at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 21. The new $34 million performance hall features 750 seats with a mechanized four-level pit lift, state-of-the-art lighting, rigging and superior variable acoustics. The cast members are training with the same outfit that trains Broadway actors. They also trained Katy Perry and the cast of “Peter Pan Live” on NBC to fly through the air. For tickets, go to valorchristian.ticketforce.com.
Maroon 5 tickets go on sale Do you love the hit show “The Voice”? Do you love rocker Adam Levine’s trash talk with country superstar and Gwen Stafani’s new squeeze Blake Shelton? Well, Denver is getting one half of “The Voice” comedy duo when Levine brings his group Maroon 5 here Oct. 6, 2016, at the Pepsi Center during the band’s North American tour. Tickets for the general public are on sale at www.livenation.com or by phone at 303-893-TIXS. The band’s latest album, “V,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 and is a
Movember Bash at The Tavern In an effort to raise awareness of men’s health issues, the Second Annual Movember Stache Bash will be held on Nov. 20 at Tavern Downtown, 1949 Market St The event is from 6 to 10 p.m. and there is no charge to attend On-site donations to the Movember Foundation USA are appreciated. The Movember Foundation USA campaign involves the growing of mustaches during the month of November to benefit men’s health through awareness, education and research Tavern Downtown’s Movember Stache Bash will feature a DJ, $5 Guinness special, “Mo” games, photo booth and award for Best Mo Ladies can join in the fun with faux staches. In addition to holding an event benefiting the cause, Tavern has also created an official Movember Foundation USA team Male team members grow mus-
days at home with his family — he has two sons — and friends. “It’s a group of French people — most of us are chefs,” DuPont said. “Usually, we keep the turkey but we use it other ways. The French way — like filling it with raisins and cognac. Everyone brings stuff that is typical from where they are from.”
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office hosts a potluck dinner. “It is not the same — usually, it is grab a plate and take it back to their work location,” Sgt. Lori Bronner said. “Very seldom do they get to eat together.” Officers on patrol, spread as they are throughout the county in their cars, are unable to eat with their teams, she said.
Holiday on the job For many first responders and hospital workers, Thanksgiving is spent on the clock. At Littleton Adventist Hospital, a traditional dinner is prepared for doctors, nurses, staff and patients in the cafeteria.
A Peruvian dessert Melissa Casaretto, owner of Sweet Alfas in Parker, finishes her Thanksgiving meal with sweet cookies instead of pie. “We have always baked our alfajores and other Peruvian desserts like pionono for our Thanksgiving desserts,” Casaretto said. “Another tradition we do is make
my mother-in-law’s hot chocolate recipe that has cloves and cinnamon sticks and serve it with Panettone.” Most of her customers order the cookies because they want something different on their dessert table or to bring something new to a Thanksgiving event. “Of course, cookies are nothing new in the dessert world, but when most people think of Thanksgiving desserts, pies are usually what comes to mind,” she said. Also, she said, “the fact that my cookies are a South American treat — they have different ingredients like dulce de leche and they are rolled in different toppings like coconut flakes or powdered sugar — automatically makes them a nontraditional Thanksgiving item.”
Sedaris hit “Santaland Diaries,” based on David Sedaris’ short story about his experience as a Christmas elf at Macy’s, returns for the holidays from Nov. 28 to Dec. 27, with Matt Zambrano at the Jones Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Presented by the Boulder Theatre Ensemble Company. Tickets start at $25. Suggested for adults due to language and subject matter. 800-6411222, denvercenter.org. (This sells out.)
Tune in Tuna “Tuna Christmas” by Joe Sears, Jason Williams and Ed Howard plays through Dec. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Seth Maisel and Christian Mast play Station OKKK announcers — and a bunch of other local folks. Robert Kramer directs. Performances: Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays after Dec. 3; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $23, minersalley.com, 303-9353044.
Fanny Brice “Funny Girl” by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, with book by Isobel Lennart, plays Nov. 25 to Jan. 17 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Director is Robert Michael Sanders. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Dec. 31 and Jan. 14; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Saturday, Jan. 16. Tickets: $32 ($28 in advance), vintagetheatre.com, 303-856-7830.
Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktiecolorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.
CURTAIN TIME Remembering Lennon “Just Imagine” is a rock concert celebrating the life and music of John Lennon, with Tim Piper and the band Working Class Hero. Piper has made a specialty of interpreting Lennon. The show will run Dec. 7 and 8 at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown (exit 254, just south of Johnson’s Corner). Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30. Tickets: $79.50 dinner and show; $59.50, show only; ColoradoCandlelight. com, 970-744-3747.
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College is venue for ceramics show, sale The Arapahoe Community College Clay Club will host the annual Arapahoe Ceramics Guild show and sale Dec. 3-5 at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts on the college’s main campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Hours: Dec. 3: 1-8 p.m. (reception with light refreshments); Dec. 4: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, contact guild President Lucy Soars, lucysoars@gmail.com. Original ceramic art in many sizes, colors and shapes — great for gifts. Lone Tree Art Expo The Annual Lone Tree Art Expo runs through Nov. 29 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and before performances. “Red Shoe” by Tomiko Takeda won Best of Show and is in the hall leading off the main lobby, next to the box office. Denver Ballet Theater Three performances of “The Nutcracker” by the Denver Ballet Theatre (directed by David Taylor) are scheduled Nov. 24 (7 p.m.) and Nov. 25 (2 and 7 p.m.) at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Guest artists: Alexander Glusacov and, from Ballet West, Kate Critchlow and Alex-
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Jazz orchestra The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra will perform “Big Band Christmas with the CJRO” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Parkerarts. ticketforce.com, 303-805-6800.
Parker Artists’ Guild Fifty-five pieces of artwork from members of the Parker Artists’ Guild, selected by PACE curator Rose Frederick, will be exhibited through Jan. 8 in the PACE Center Art Gallery, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The theme was “Within My 20 Mile Radius.” Awards were chosen by juror Marianne Mitchell, who teaches at the Art Students League of Denver. In the Schoolhouse Art Gallery next to the PACE Center in Parker, “Miniatures and More,” a juried art show of 2D and 3D artworks, is open through Jan. 29. (Note cards printed from the miniatures will be for sale.)
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Holiday tree and celebration The Lone Tree Arts Center Guild will hold a carol singalong and tree lighting celebration at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Event Hall and Lobby at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. Cookies and cocoa. Free, no reservations needed. Stop by before you see “The Nutcracker.”
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Bev Newcomb, a veteran Denver director, brings her skills to a new musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, “Little Women.” It will preview at the PACE Center in Parker Nov. 19-22, then move to tthe Aurora Fox through Dec. 27. “It was my favorite book as a kid. I thought I was Jo. I read and reread it. The young cast members are not so familiar with the book,” she said. “We had to talk about the period and they have been given rmaterial to read.” The period is at the end of the Civil War. Alcott published the story in two volumes yoriginally and it is said to be somewhat based on her own family. It found im-mediate popularity and has been read by generations of girls and women since. Newcomb, a Denver native, has been a professional director since 1967, when she
started with children’s theater at Bonfils Theatre, run by Henry Lowenstein. “That was my first paycheck,” she recalled, “I did cabaret shows, then the mainstage.” She worked for Lowenstein for 18 years. “As a kid, I was a performer — tap dancing and singing like Shirley Temple,” she remembers. “Then I didn’t do shows until I was directing.” She worked with the Jewish Community Center Theatre for a few years, then the Aurora Fox and then eight to 10 years out of town. “That gets old!” She has directed and performed at the Arvada Center, but the 10-hour Equity days in rehearsal are difficult for her, at 87. She played Lady Bracknell in “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Arvada a few years ago — and in “Pippin” and “Arsenic and Old Lace.” “I got scared,” she said. “I much prefer directing.” She directs from the front row these days, she said, instead of hopping up on
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CLUBS Editor’s note: To add or update a club listing,emaill calendar@ coloradocommunitymedia.com. 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.
MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 S. Holly St., Centennial. Child care is provided on-site for children ages birth to 4 years. The first meeting is free. Come enjoy breakfast, support and encouragement, and meet some new friends. Call Holly at 303-249-3633. Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your
Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from September through May at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce at the Streets at SouthGlenn, Centennial. If you are interested in attending or have questions regarding eligibility, contact Krispin at Krispin_L_Andersen@Q.com or Jewel Wellborn, regent, columbineregent@hediusa.com. 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 www.mountrosa.coloradodar.org/. Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available. DTC Rotary Club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. the first, third and fourth Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Cherry Hills Village. Guests are welcome. Contact Dana Arell at 720-3397367 or visit www.dtcrotary.org. Introduction to Square Dance class offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Grandview Grange, 2280 Noble Place, Centennial. Visit www.SquareDanceEtc.com. Newcomers Club of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more.Emaill newcomersdenver@msn.com.
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Andrew, Jamie Wyeth in museum’s spotlight Denver exhibit looks at world of father, son
IF YOU GO “Wyeth: Andrew and Jamie in the Studio” runs through Feb. 7 on the second level of the Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum, located on 13th Avenue, between Broadway and Bannock Streets. Open daily, except Mondays. There is an extra ticket charge for this exhibit. See: denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000.
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com After four years of visiting various Pennsylvania and Maine painting studios owned and used by Andrew and Jamie Wyeth, Timothy Standring, Denver Art Museum’s Gates Foundation curator of painting and sculpture, has overseen the opening of “Wyeth: Andrew and Jamie in the Studio,” which runs through Feb. 7, 2016, at the museum. It’s the first major exhibit to look at the process and products of both, and involves Jamie Wyeth’s input about his own practices and those of his late father, as seen on numerous studio visits. The exhibit contains more than 100 works by both artists, in a variety of media: pen and ink, charcoal, dry brush, watercolor, tempera, oil and mixed media. When it leaves Denver, it will travel to Museo Thyssen-Bomemisza in Madrid, Spain. “They extended, and we accepted, the invitation to take part in their Wyethian tea party,” writes Standring as he concludes, in the catalog text, his account of trips to the Brandywine Valley in Pennsylvania and to locations in coastal Maine where the two have worked for their lifetimes, reflecting the pastoral valley and the rocky coast — and the people, plants, animals and structures that inhabit each. “They are like migrating birds between Pennsylvania and Maine,” Standring said in remarks at the Nov. 4 press preview — which was attended by Jamie Wyeth, dressed in knickers and a casual jacket. Jamie talked about his work and his family, including the painting of a dog called “Kleberg,” widely used for publicity.
“Kleberg” by Jamie Wyeth, 1984, oil on canvas, is an image widely seen around town now promoting the Wyeth exhibit at the Denver Art Museum; it depicts a beloved Labrador who for years wore a ring painted in mustache dye around his eye. Courtesy photos When the Labrador was a puppy, it got into Jamie’s paints and made a mess — and the artist painted a ring around his eye, which pleased and amused Jamie so much that he continued to renew it with mustache dye for the following eight years. He also talked about his family, including his grandfather, the famed illustrator N.C. Wyeth. Both Andrew and Jamie were homeschooled, including formal art training so thorough that Jamie painted his first commissioned portrait in his teens. Despite similarities in rural Pennsylvania upbringing and studio practice, the work is
“strikingly different,” Standring writes. Both maintained assorted studios that inspire Standring’s label of “Messy Painting and Fleeting Moments” for his first section, dated in July 2011. Portraits, human figures, rocky shores, animals and birds, weathered domestic architecture, “the Maine coast’s fingered peninsulas and archipelagoes,” are all depicted in a dazzling array of works. (Allow some time to read about them and watch the video of Jamie painting his large “Inferno” at breakneck speed with brushes, fingers, Q-tips, etc.) “The collection reflects 10 decades
of continued overlapping journeys” and is about “empathy, feelings and sharing feelings,” Standring said. The show’s wall text reflects strong ties between father and son and the show includes their expert portraits of each other, starting with one by Andrew of a charming small Jamie in his favorite raccoon-skin hat, “Faraway.” Each is quoted about portraiture. Jamie: “When I work on a portrait, it’s really osmosis. I try to become the person I’m painting.” Andrew: “It was partly painted before I ever painted it. That man is partly me.” Jamie had a period that he spent with painter Andy Warhol, at his New York “Factory,” with resulting portraits of Warhol and a diorama Jamie built of the “Factory Dining Room,” where Warhol and others watched movies. Subsequent sections of catalog text are labeled “Oct. 26, Tenants Harbor Maine,” “Oct. 31, Rockliff Island, Maine — Wyeth Halloween Party” and finally, “April 1, 2015,” when Standring concluded the account of his journey with the Wyeths — the most insightful bit of catalog text I have ever read. (The catalog is available in the museum’s gift shop.)
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Magician Extraordinaire Joe Monti, TV star of “Mind Freak,” performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Monti is a regular performer and member of the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has lectured for magicians around the globe and has been nominated several times as magician of the year in both close-up and stage magic by the Academy of Magical Arts. Buy tickets online at www.Tickets.AmazingShows.com or call 303-660-6799. Go to www.AmazingShows.com. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Castle View Theatre Company invites you to “Be Our Guest!” as it presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” through Saturday, Nov. 21 at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, Castle Rock. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 18-21, with a 1 p.m. matinees on Nov. 21. Tickets available at www.SeatYourSelf. biz/CastleView or at the box office one hour before each show. Concessions will be sold and doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Email CastleViewTheatre@ gmail.com or call 303-387-9113.
Castle Rock Starlighting The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1935. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown Saturday, Nov. 21. This year’s celebration will include fireworks and the reopening of the ice skating rink in downtown Castle Rock. The Starlighting ceremony will begin promptly at 5 p.m. and the lighting of the Star will be at approximately 5:30 p.m. For a complete list of Starlighting activities from 2-7 p.m., go to www. castlerockculture.com/starlighting/. Music Students to Perform Students of the Douglas Elbert Music Teachers Association will perform at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Parker Bible Church in an ensemble recital that is free and open to the public. DEMTA is a nonprofit organization of independent and school music teachers who work in Parker, Castle Rock, Elizabeth, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, and Aurora. We have been providing exceptional local music education, public service performances and teacher development since 1995. See www. demta.org or call 720-273-6592. The church is at 4391 E. Mainstreet, Parker. Holiday Lighting Celebration Bundle up and bring your friends and family to the holiday lighting celebration from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Enjoy local school choral groups, photos with Santa, free holiday treats and the lighting of the 20-foot tree. Go to www. www.centennialco.gov/Things-To-Do/ ‘Nutcracker’ Denver Ballet Theatre presents “Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 25 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Reserved seating available at 303-805-6800 or go to www.parkerarts.ticketforce.com. GO to www.denverballettheatre.org for details on Denver Ballet Theatre. A Hudson Christmas The Hudson Gardens & Event Center presents A Hudson Christmas on select nights from Friday, Nov. 27, to Saturday, Jan. 2. Guests will enjoy a festive holiday light display, free wagon rides, free visits with Santa Claus (through Dec. 23) and more. The outdoor walking path winds through Hudson Gardens, featuring more than 250,000 twinkling lights and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Tickets are available starting Monday, Nov. 23 at www.altitudetickets.com, in person from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Hudson Gardens’ Welcome Center, or at the door on event nights. The Hudson Gardens & Event Center is at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Parking is free. Schedule and more information at www. hudsongardens.org.
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Musical Merry Season at PACE Some of the nation’s best performers and local homegrown favorites will help celebrate the holiday season at the PACE Center in Parker. The season kicks off Friday, Nov. 27 with Texas legends Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel performing at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Then Saturday, Nov. 28, the 16-piece big band Colorado Jazz Repertory Band performs at 7:30 p.m. From Friday to Sunday, Dec. 4-6, the Parker Chorale and Parker Symphony Orchestra will treat audiences to traditional carols, familiar songs, and a few surprises in “A Classic Parker Holiday.” Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6. The Manhattan Transfer performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The PACE holiday season wraps up Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 17-20, with the Colorado School of Dance performing The Nutcracker of Parker. Show times are at 7 p.m. all four days and 2 p.m. Dec. 19-20. Tickets for all shows are available by calling 303-805-6800 or going to www.ParkerArts.org. ‘Shrek The Musical’ Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, presents “Shrek” through Sunday, Dec. 27. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, “Shrek The Musical” is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Tickets available at the box office, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, or online at www.TownHallArtsCenter.org.
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Turkey Trot Ballroom Dance Party Enjoy a night of fall DJ ballroom, Latin salsa and tango dance from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Dress to impress with your cocktail wear. Refreshments and beverages served. Admission available in advance or at the door. Adventures in Dance is at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 207, Littleton. Register at www.AdventuresInDance.com or call 720-276-0562. Opera on Tuesday Denver Lyric Opera Guild’s “Opera on Tuesday” program features the University of Northern Colorado Opera Theater at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Cherry Hills Country Club, 4125 S. University Blvd., Cherry Hills Village. Lunch is served at noon. The “Opera on Tuesday” program meets the first Tuesday of each month from September to May at country clubs around the Denver area. Reservations for the Dec. 1 program may be made online at www.DenverLyricOperaGuild.org; deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 25. Asleep at the Wheel: Merry Texas Christmas Y’all Ray Benson and nine-time Grammy winners Asleep at the Wheel combine their most popular songs with holiday favorites and originals such as “Christmas in Jail,”“Santa Loves to Boogie,” and more, for a Christmas celebration y’all don’t want to miss. Concerts are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www. ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800. Big Band Christmas Get in the swing of the holiday season with the 16-piece Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra big band playing holiday tunes such as Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite,” Maynard Ferguson’s “Music for Moderns,” and more. Concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. For tickets and information, go to www.ParkerArt.org or call 303-805-6800.
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Vintage Jewelry Sale The Denver Woman’s Press Club plans its ninth annual Vintage Jewelry Sale for scholarships to benefit young women studying journalism and creative writing at the college level. Fill your bag with baubles, bangles and beads from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Denver Woman’s Press Club, 1325 Logan St., Denver. Contact Nancy Foster at 303-830-2324 or nrfgypsy@comcast.net. More information at DWPConline. org or 303-839-1519. Free parking is available in the lot just north of the historic clubhouse.
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Holiday Adopt-A-Family, Senior South Metro Housing Options seeks community sponsors to “adopt” families (or senior/or disabled residents) this holiday season. Sponsors choose the size of a family (or a senior/disabled resident) to assist and are then provided with wish lists and program information. There is no minimum contribution required to participate. Sponsors deliver donations to SMHO Resident Services at 5844 S. Datura St. (Bradley House) and the staff will coordinate distribution to residents. The deadline for delivery of resident donations is noon, Monday, Dec. 14. For information or to be a sponsor, contact Kathie Covell, resident services manager, at 303-794-3276 or kcovell@smho.co; or Jebe Pens, senior services coordinator, at 303-241-4211 or jpens@smho.co.
Observe the Night Sky Arapahoe Community College’s astronomy program will host a star party from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Littleton campus. Star parties are in an open house format, and attendees may arrive at their convenience. ACC will provide telescopes for the parties, which are free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary; dress for the weather. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Contact astronomy professor Jennifer Jones, at jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839. History, Development of Parker Local history experts, staff from the Douglas County History Research Center and longtime community members will lead a lively discussion on the history and development of Parker. The Douglas County Libraries program is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Red Hat Society Luncheon Castle Country Assisted Living will host a Red Hat Society luncheon at its Victorian House, 19600 Victorian Dr. in Parker on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. The Hatman will provide entertainment. The Red Hat Society is an international organization committed to connecting and supporting women of all ages. This luncheon is free and open to the public. Please call 303-482-5552 to RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 18 to ensure enough food is available. Castle County Assisted Living is a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Douglas County. Networking Event Sip, shop and show off your shoes at the Vegas Stiletto Fitness women in business networking event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at CenterStage Starz, 8150 S. University Blvd., Littleton. Bring your business cards and make new friends. Shoes don’t have to be high, but it’s more fun. “Stiletto” represents high standards and self-esteem. It is what you need to be a strong business woman. Reserve your chair at www.withDavida.com. If you have items to sell contact withDavida@gmail.com to inquire about renting a table. Soles4Souls Collection Drop off new and used shoes from Thanksgiving until Christmas at the Re/Max Alliance office of agent Cathy Howrey, 18551 E. Mainstreet, Suite 2A, Parker. Soles4Souls is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty through the distribution of shoes. Go to www.soles4souls.org/get-involved/
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South Metro Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the South Metro area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Monday, Nov. 23, 10-11:40 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., DirecTV, 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood; Monday, Nov. 23, 8-9:40 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Halliburton/Landmark & Shea Homes Colorado, 1805 Shea Center Drive, Highlands Ranch (contact Karen Witt at 303-779-8080 ext. 3060); Tuesday, Nov. 24, 12:30-6 p.m., Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Saturday, Nov. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walmart, 4400 Front St., Castle Rock; Saturday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker. Women’s Divorce Workshop The more information and support women have when facing a divorce, the better decisions they can make for themselves and their children, and the more hopeful they are about the future. Meetings are from 8 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of every month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. An upcoming meeting is Saturday, Nov. 28. The mission is to provide education, support and guidance to women. The workshop is affiliated with Second Saturday, founded by nonprofit WIFE.org. Registration may be done at the door, or register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Free Nutrition, Cooking Class Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 (10 Ways to Boost Your Energy); Wednesday, Dec. 9 (Heart Disease Reversal Diets) at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Join Richard Collins, M.D., “The Cooking Cardiologist,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, as they share their expertise on Heart Healthy nutrition and cooking solutions. For more information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com. Commitment Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Life Time Fitness in Parker kicks off the New Year with a part run/walk, part festival that includes an expo with numerous vendors on race morning. Run starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at Life Time Fitness, 9250 Crown Crest Blvd., Parker. Event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and abilities. Members and nonmembers welcome. Discounted registration available through Sunday, Dec. 13. Children 12 and younger may register for free with a registered adult. Go to www.commitmentday.com/colorado/parker-aurora. Group training for the event started Tuesday, Nov. 10; go to www.lifetimerun.com/group-run-training/ co-commitment-day-5k-2016-parker. Contact Heather Crosby at hcrosby@ lifetimefitness.com for additional information.
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Practice English Skills Practice your English class gives adult mixed level English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English. Adults from all levels and language backgrounds are welcome at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, and in Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd. No registration is required. Continuing Education Program Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a continuing education program for adults. Most classes are from 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 303-556-3657. 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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November 20, 2015
Poetic work weaves magic into production Curious Theatre stages third segment of series
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com As lights go up at Curious Theatre for “Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet” — the third chapter in the Brothers/Sisters “serialized storytelling” plays by Tarell Alvin McCraney — 16-year-old Marcus Eshu (Damian Hoover) has a dream: Oshoosi (Lawrence Curry) is just outside in the rain, standing in the water and singing/calling to him. This third segment, with its ongoing oblique references to Yoruba gods, is not as powerful as the second part, “The Brothers
Size,” but it is a strong and visually appealing production, again directed by Dee Covington. As with the previous two segments, her background in dance is apparent. And the script is poetic throughout. The unusual technique of entering stage directions into the script continues. Strong work in staging, lighting and sound makes the play flow smoothly throughout. A funeral procession walks by and young Osha (Brynn Tucker), whose father has died (and who is interested in Marcus), asks Marcus to come to the funeral. He says, “I can’t go down there — I got this feeling …” His mother, Oba (Jada Suzanne Dixon), tells the girl to stay away from Marcus, and her friend Shaunta (Tamisha L. Pyron) asks
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Bruins’ championship bid falls short Cherry Creek’s season ends in state volleyball pool play By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cherry Creek’s goal to win its first state volleyball championship since 1998 wasn’t realized, as the season for the Bruins ended in the pool play portion of the Nov. 13-14 state Class 5A volleyball championships. “It has been an up-and-down season for us,” Bruins coach Sally Moos said after the final pool play game. “We have had a bunch of injuries, and it has been hard trying to come back from that. However, our kids are resilient and their effort got us into the pool play portion of the state tournament.” Key moments The Bruins hosted and won their regional playoff to earn one of the 12 berths in the pool play portion of the state playoffs. The Denver Coliseum hosted two days of nonstop action Nov. 13-14 in competition to crown state volleyball champions in Classes 1A through 5A. Five courts were in constant use in order to be able to play all the matches needed to determine the five championships The 12 teams in each of the five classes were divided into four pools of three teams each for round-robin play, with the pool winner advancing to the state semifinals. In the 5A tournament, Cherry Creek was in the pool with eventual state champion Cherokee Trail and longtime rival Regis. Each pool play match was the best of five games. The format for the first team to earn 25 points and be at least two points ahead of the opponent won the game. The final game was to 15 points and also required at least a two-point margin of victory. The first day of pool play was Nov. 13, and the Bruins lost to Cherokee Trail 3-1.
Cherry Creek’s Toni McDougald (6) drives the ball over the net during the Nov. 14 Class 5A state volleyball pool play game against Fairview. The hit scored a point for the Bruins, but Regis won the match 3-1. Photo by Tom Munds Cherry Creek played Regis Nov. 14, and the Raiders won the match 3-1. Key players/statistics For the season, Cherry Creek senior Toni McDougald was the team leader with 251 kills. Junior Daisy Schultz had 109 kills, scored 30 serving aces and made 220 digs. They said it McDougald said it was an amazing season, that she made great connections with her teammates, and that she wouldn’t
change the experience for the world. “I was here last year, but it felt great to get back to state,” the senior said. “We took some tough losses, but I am proud of how we pulled it together and came as far as we did.” Teammate Ali Nebergall agreed it was an amazing season and the best season she has ever had. “I got so close to my teammates, and it was great the way we pushed each other to do our best every time on the court,” she said. “This helped me learn how to work together as a team, come together as a
team and always work your hardest.”
Going forward This season is over for the Bruins, but coach Moos said she expects Cherry Creek will be competitive again next season. “We will miss the seniors who graduate, but we do have a handful of kids coming back to be part of our team next season,” the coach said. “Any time a player comes to state, they get the special experience that is valuable when they return to the team, possibly as the team leaders.”
Warriors knocked from playoffs with first loss Ralston Valley takes control in second half to defeat Arapahoe By Tom Munds tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Nov. 13 Arapahoe-Ralston Valley state football playoff game resembled a slugfest as the game was all about power running and stingy defense. The Warriors, who came into the game undefeated, held a 3-0 lead going into the second half, but the Mustangs won the ground game battle and the game, 21-3. “We had a good game plan coming in and felt good about a good performance in the first half,” coach Mike Campbell said after the game. “Then we fumbled on the second play of the second half, and that hurt us. Their backs ran hard, their defense was flying around, and they won. But I am proud of our kids because they didn’t quit, and I am proud of our play all season.” Key moments Arapahoe provided the only first half points as Nate RaPue kicked a 33-yard field goal. The attacks for both teams focused on the run and on defense stopping the opponent. Ray Haas returned the second half kickoff to the Ralston Valley 37-yard line for the Warriors. But Ralston Valley recovered a fumble, and the Mustangs turned it into a touchdown to take the lead for good. Key players/statistics The game statistics weren’t posted, but
Arapahoe quarterback Pete Mitchell (12) dives for extra yardage as he is grabbed around the ankles by a Ralston Valley defender during the Class 5A second-round football playoff game. The Warriors got a first down on the next play, but Ralston Valley won the game 21-3. Photos by Tom Munds for the season quarterback Pete Mitchell completed 91 of 141 passes for 1,349 yards and nine touchdowns. He also ran the ball 70 times for 243 yards to lead the team in total yardage with 1,529. Teammate Nick Thompson carried 201 times for 851 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. Connor Williams was the team receiving leader with 36 catches for 525 yards and four touchdowns, while Ray Haas had 10 catches for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Hass also played defense as he had 29 solos and 29 assists for a total of 55 tackles. He also had six interceptions. Teammate Alex Smith had 20 solos and 35 assists for 55 tackles. Dane Carr was
the sacks leader with six, and RaPue, the place kicker, converted on 26 point-aftertouchdown attempts and hit nine of 50 field goal tries They said it “It looked like we would get going in the second half,” Campbell said. “We got that sweet kickoff return, did OK on first down, and then they recovered our fumble and turned it into points. We wanted to win tonight and keep playing, but it didn’t work out that way for us.” Going forward The Warriors finished the football
Arapahoe defender Lucas McDaniel tackles Ralston Valley receiver Cervando Saenz during the second-round Class 5A football playoff game. The pass completion helped the Mustangs get a first down, and the Mustangs went on to win the game. season with a 10-1 record with about 25 seniors on the roster. “Our seniors provided good leadership this season, and they will be missed,” Campbell said. “The good news is we have a lot of young kids who started for us this year. For example, our offensive line was very young, so I expect it will be much stronger next season. We will go to work with the goal to build a strong Warrior team in 2016.”
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Jim Benton
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Heads up on new youth soccer rules There seems to be many who beg to differ with the United States Soccer Federation’s restrictions on heading balls for youth players. Guidelines were announced for youth leagues to eliminate heading for players 10 years old and under. It was recommended that players between 11 and 13 only be allowed
to head balls during games. The no-header guidelines to limit concussions were a result of a lawsuit. “It’s a moot point,” said Colorado Rush CEO and President Tim Schultz. “Any good teacher of this game would not spend time in training on heading the ball. And during the
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Valor pitcher embraces change Kilponen honored for softball achievements By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Valor Christian’s Ali Kilponen knew she had come up with another pitch to keep hitters off balance. So she worked hard to develop a changeup, and that helped the sophomore win 23 games and propelled the Eagles to their second straight Class 4A state softball championship. Kilponen, who went 23-1 with a 0.78 earned run average, has been selected as the 2015 Colorado Community Media South Metro Pitcher of the Year. “I just wanted to come and do the best I could,” said Kilponen, who went 18-1 with an 0.62 ERA as a freshman. “I kept working on my speed and also, my freshman year, I didn’t have a changeup. I got a changeup because people wouldn’t expect a changeup, because last year all they saw was a rise ball. So I worked on my changeup a lot. “I used the changeup a lot at state and the regionals. It took a whole season to get confidence but I had confidence coming into state.” In the state semifinal game against Erie,
the Eagles got only one hit in a 1-0 win. Wheat Ridge, the only team to beat Valor during the regular season, faced the Eagles in the championship game. Valor managed only three hits against the Farmers but prevailed in a 2-1 victory. That means the Eagles came up with dramatic hits in the final two games and Kilponen made clutch pitches. “When I saw we were playing Erie, Rio Sanchez pitches on my competitive team,” Kilponen said Kilponen. “I knew we weren’t going to score many runs off her because she’s a great pitcher. I had to do my best to keep them off the bases.” Valor head coach Dave Atencio said Kilponen is one of the state’s best pitchers. “Ali is the consummate team player with an incredible work ethic,” he said. “She is only a sophomore and has now led the Valor Christian Eagles to back-to-back state championships. “Ali has cemented her place as one of the true elite pitchers in the state. In her 24 starts Ali struck out an impressive 216 batters while only allowing 13 runs scored. In addition, 15 of the 23 victories were shutouts including five no-hitters.”
game, the ball may reach the child’s head height once in a great while. If the child heads the ball, great. If he ducks, who cares? “As they get more mature, teaching the right way is crucial. The federation has a 1,000 other problems and issues that need addressing. Why they feel they need to make a
position statement on this is comical.” Cherry Creek High School coach Chelo Curi, who played for the New York Cosmos and Denver Avalanche, agrees. “I am totally in disagreement over
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Larson makes smart choices Douglas County senior shortstop is player of year By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Clara Larson has never received a grade lower than an A in high school. She ranks No. 1 in Douglas County’s senior class in unweighted grade-point average. Obviously she was smart enough to realize she needed to start swinging at first-pitch strikes this softball season. Larson led the Continental League with a .594 batting average, 44 runs batted in, a 1.144 slugging percentage and a .646 on-base percentage. The shortstop also hit nine home runs and her 44 RBIs were the most of any Class 5A hitter. She has been named the 2015 Colorado Community Media South Metro Softball Player of the Year. “It was a good season,” said Larson, also a standout basketball and tennis player for the Huskies.
“I felt my offense was a big part of my strength this year. As for my defense, I felt I improved over last year, which was my goal. I definitely met all my goals and even exceeded a few. “This year, I really focused on swinging at first-pitch strikes because that’s been a problem for me in the past.” Douglas County Larson coach Brian Stebbins had high praise for Larson. “Clara Larson is the most talented athlete I have worked with in an 18-year coaching career,” he said. “She hits for average, power, drives runs in and has great speed. “She takes great pride in not only her offensive production but also her defensive skills. She is able to get to balls that most kids don’t attempt to reach, and because of her quick release and strong arm, she makes outs that no one else in the state can.”
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Local athletes sign letters of intent Nov. 11 marks early signing period Staff report National signing day for the early signing period was Nov. 11. The following south metro-area schools reported to Colorado Community Media athletes who signed letters of intent: Arapahoe — Julia Hall, track, Michigan; Charlie Leonard, lacrosse, Notre Dame; Desmond Pineda, baseball, Concordia; Taylor Verbsky, swimming, Findlay. Heritage — Keaton Komatz, lacrosse, Notre Dame; Delaney Benson, golf, Creighton; Billy Mooreland, baseball, Northern Colorado; Reese Leiker, golf, St. Gregory’s. Valor Christian — Brooke Stenstrom, swimming, Stanford; Michael Fricke, lacrosse, Bentley; Sean Rooney, baseball, Point Loma Nazarene; Kim Childress, basketball, Colorado Mesa; Heidi Hammond, basketball, Colorado School of Mines; Tim Amundson, golf, Colorado School of Mines; Coby Welch, golf, Northern Colorado; Cole Baker, lacrosse, Delaware; Trevor Peebles, lacrosse, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Brook Landt, swimming, Nebraska-Omaha; Megan Maccagnan, track, Colorado School of Mines; Gillian Garramone, volleyball, Henderson State.
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this decision,” he said. “Players need to learn at a young age the proper technique for heading and all other skill involved in soccer. The longer we wait to teach proper technique, the more likely a player will develop poor technique, which will lead in my opinion to more injury.” Theresa Echtermeyer, boys and girls
November 20, 2015
Valor, Creek advance in football playoffs Arapahoe, Heritage ousted in second round Staff report Cherry Creek and Valor Christian, last season’s Class 5A state finalists, have advanced to the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs. Creek’s touted defense held Mullen to 151 yards of total offense in a 39-6 rout of the Mustangs on Nov. 13 at the Stutler Bowl. Ashton Riley rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown for the Bruins. Freshman quarterback Alex Padilla was 8-14-3 for 123 yards and a touchdown as a replacement for Joe Caplis, who apparently missed the game because of injury. Cherry Creek (9-2) will play ThunderRidge (7-4) in a quarterfinal game at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Shea Stadium. ThunderRidge defeated Fruita Monument 40-14 on Nov. 14 at Shea Stadium, but no statistics were available. Valor Christian routed Chaparral 47-3 on Nov. 13 at Sports Authority Stadium. Eagles’ junior quarterback Dylan McCaffrey passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored on a quarterback sneak and caught a 23-yard TD pass. Valor (9-2) will host Ralston Valley (9-2) in a quarterfinal game at 6 p.m. on coach at Mountain Vista, is Colorado Real’s director of recreational coach and player development and said she has no problem with the restrictions. “It’s good they are doing more research and trying to keep our kids safe,” she said. “If someone who is a medical expert says this is what we need to do to keep our kids safe, I’m all for it.” Jeffco Players of the Year Senior Kyler Fowkes of league champion Arvada West was named the Jeffer-
Valor Christian quarterback Dylan McCaffrey squeezes over the goal line as Chaparral’s Jacob Stanton knocks his helmet loose. McCaffrey also threw for a touchdown in the 47-3 Valor playoff victory Nov. 13. Photo by Paul DiSalvo Nov. 20. Ralston Valley ousted previously unbeaten Arapahoe 21-3 as the Warriors gave up 21 unanswered points in the second half. Arapahoe ended the season with a 10-1 record. If Creek and Valor should win quarterfinal contests, the schools will meet in the semifinals. In other second-round games played Nov. 13, Grandview raced to a 42-7 halftime lead and beat Mountain Vista son County 5A League Player of the Year. He had 12 goals and 16 assists to lead the league with 40 points. Senior Luke Eigsti of Green Mountain was the Jeffco 4A Player of the Year. He had 19 goals and 13 assists for 51 points. Alumni report Mountain Vista graduate Grace Goodbarn, a senior at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, was named co-player of the year to headline the 2015 All-North Coast Athletic Conference field
49-20. The Golden Eagles finished the season with an 8-3 record. Columbine rolled to a 48-14 win over Heritage, which wound up with an 8-3 record. The other Class 5A quarterfinal matchups pit Columbine against Regis Jesuit and Grandview against Pomona. In the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, Denver South romped to a 40-14 victory over Ponderosa on Nov. 14. The Mustangs wound up with an 8-3 record. hockey selections. Jack Nespar, a senior goalie at Nebraska Wesleyan who is a product of Golden High School, compiled a 1.61 goalsagainst average and made 87 saves for the Prairie Wolves. He was 8-8-1 with four shutouts for Nebraska Wesleyan, which finished the season with a 9-8-1 record. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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COMBINED NOTICE DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0390-2015
COMBINED NOTICE - RESCHEDULED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(c)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0342-2015
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0604-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 26, 2015, 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) Mark T. Briner and Keralyn T. Briner Original Beneficiary(ies) HEALTHONE FCU, a/k/a HEALTHONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt HEALTHONE FCU, a/k/a HEALTHONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, c/o Centennial Lending, LLC Date of Deed of Trust November 05, 2008 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 21, 2008 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B8128956 Original Principal Amount $256,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $236,773.91 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 27, BLOCK 13, BEL-VUE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 230 West Delaware Circle, 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, 12/16/2015, 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: 10/22/2015 Last Publication: 11/19/2015 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: 08/26/2015 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: Brian J. Holst #16901 Holst & Boettcher, LLP 514 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80502-0298 (303) 772-6666 Attorney File # Briner 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.: 0604-2015 First Publication: 10/22/2015 Last Publication: 11/19/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
COMBINED NOTICE - RESCHEDULED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(c)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0342-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 26, 2015, 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.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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On May 26, 2015, 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) DAVID A LUCKENBACH AND LUCI S LUCKENBACH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D OIN G BU SIN ESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT2014-4TT Date of Deed of Trust March 26, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 16, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B4109352 Original Principal Amount $217,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $251,081.80 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 18, BLOCK 10, CHERRYWOOD VILLAGE FILING NO. TWO, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7820 SOUTH WELLINGTON STREET, 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, 12/09/2015, 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. Single Publication: 11/19/2015 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: 11/6/2015 Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Cynthia D Mares, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly L. Decker #32647 Toni M.N. Dale #30580 Jolene Kaminski #46144 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-939-28164 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.: 0342-2015 Single Publication: 11/19/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent PUBLIC NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0390-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 9, 2015, 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 RICHARD LOOMIS, JR. and JULIA-LYNN A. LOOMIS Original Beneficiary(ies) CLARION MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC.
To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On June 9, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.
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Original Grantor(s) JAMES RICHARD LOOMIS, JR. and JULIA-LYNN A. LOOMIS Original Beneficiary(ies) CLARION MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC4 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2006 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6104381 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B6168643 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 30, 2006 Original Principal Amount $215,100.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $214,085.77 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 2, BLOCK 1, NOB HILL - FIRST FILING AMENDED, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6721 S. ALBION WAY, 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for September 30, 2015 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/23/2015 (formerly scheduled for September 30, 2015 and continued for deferment) , 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale: 11/5/2015 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale: 12/3/2015 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: 9/21/2015 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 # 14-005775 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.: 0390-2015 First Publication: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0630-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0630-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 9, 2015, 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) Henry W. Dornseif III & Phillis Dornseif Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc., a Delaware Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-BC7 Date of Deed of Trust April 01, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 18, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3082554 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 07, 2009 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B9034572 Original Principal Amount $418,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $403,782.80 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 26, IN BLOCK 6, HERITAGE GREENS FILING NO. 4, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 11, 1984 IN PLAT BOOK 76 AT PAGE 1 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 2417244, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7896 South Fairfax Court, 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, 12/30/2015, 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: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 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: 09/09/2015 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 W Drake #43315 Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 15CO00558-1 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.: 0630-2015 First Publication: 11/5/2015 Last Publication: 12/3/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0650-2015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 18, 2015, 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) STEPHAN MICHAEL GALLEGOS and CYNTHIA GALLEGOS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SELENE FINANCE LP Date of Deed of Trust April 23, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7059021 Original Principal Amount $155,914.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,844.86 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 46, HIGHLAND VIEW, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2518 EAST NICHOLS CIRCLE, 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, 01/06/2016, 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: 11/12/2015 Last Publication: 12/10/2015 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: 09/18/2015 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 # 14-004148 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
COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2275-2012
Public Trustees
Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2015, 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) Larisa A. Slauson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust September 18, 2003 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 26, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B3213382 Original Principal Amount $180,017.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,866.71 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.
LOT 91, BLOCK 2, SOUTHCREEK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known by street and number as: 7826 South Kittredge Circle, Englewood, CO 80112.
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/06/2016, 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: 11/12/2015 Last Publication: 12/10/2015 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: 09/16/2015 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 Shilliday #24423 Jennifer Cruseturner #44452 Iman Tehrani #44076 Joan Olson #28078 Erin Robson #46557 Courtney Wright #45482 McCarthy & Holthus LLP 7700 E Arapahoe Road, Suite 230, Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-636876-JS 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.: 2275-2012 First Publication: 11/12/2015 Last Publication: 12/10/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent
Legal Notice NO.: 0650-2015 First Publication: 11/12/2015 Last Publication: 12/10/2015 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent Public Notice COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2275-2012 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is
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