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Event displays options for parents, students By Christy Steadman
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A Taste of DCSD is almost like a myth-buster event, said Douglas County School District chef Jason Morse. Students should have no reason to tell their parents they don’t like school lunches anymore, he added, because now parents know they are being served tasty food that is balanced and healthy. “We’re not the typical lunch ladies or lunch dudes,” Morse said. “We’re a culinary team.” The annual A Taste of DCSD took place April 8 at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch to showcase the lunch Meals continues on Page 13
Anthony Mowry serves a portion of vegetable fried rice from Minh’s Asian Line at the A Taste of DCSD event April 9, which took place at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch. Along with the fried rice, people were able to sample Teriyaki chicken stir fry and a chicken or pork egg roll. All of the items offer a healthy option, Mowry said, because they are low-sodium foods made with whole grain. Photos by Christy Steadman
Fresh Point provides fresh fruits and vegetables to the school district. Students can choose from common fruits and vegetables, but also are introduced to exotic fruits, such as blood oranges and medjool dates. Pictured is an exotic fruit called rambutan. It is from the lychee family, with a sweet flavor and grape-like texture.
Pizza will always be popular choice of students who attend the Douglas County School District. The school district offers pepperoni or cheese from Big Daddy’s Pizza.
Red Bird Farms provides the chicken tenders for the school district. The chicken is an antibiotic-free product, and can be prepared with a gluten-free option. Pictured are chicken tenders choices, which are baked, rather than fried, and flavored with various seasonings. The most popular choice among attendees of the A Taste of DCSD event was the tortilla-crusted tenders, which is pictured in the center.
Goings going, but his impact won’t be gone Highlands Ranch principal says effective educating similar to good parenting By Jane Reuter
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Highlands Ranch High School Principal Jerry Goings radios security staff as students file into a classroom for their first period of the day. Photo by Jane Reuter
As Principal Jerry Goings walks the halls of Highlands Ranch High School on a spring morning, students call out his name. Tall, graying and lean, broadcasting a hard-to-come-by blend of geniality and authority, the school’s leader is tough to miss. Many of the teens go out of their way to get his attention, and he acknowledges as many as he can. “Goings!” “Mr. Goings!” The principal greets the vast majority of them by name, often accompanying that with a pat on the back or a high five. “Paul, grab your hat please,” he shouts to a group moving en masse down the stairs. A student glances over, smiles apologetically and removes a burgundy knit hat from his head. Goings crosses the hall to say good morning to another young man. Slings an arm around the shoulders of another and
walks partway down the hall with him, their heads bent close in confidence. One recently has lost his father, the other is struggling academically, he later explains. In what some might view as a sea of teens coursing through the halls, Goings sees people — each with his or her own story. Goings, 55, will step down from his principal role at the end of the academic year. He will take with him 10 years of such stories and memories both painful and jubilant. He remembers students and staff lost to tragedies, including Quinton “Q-Man” Sanford, who died during a run in 2009, and in whose memory the school hosts an annual 5K. “A special spirt,” Goings said. More recently, he dealt with the late 2014 death of teacher Joe Chandler, a loss so great and fresh,“It’s hard for me to think and talk about.” Balancing those memories are the 2009 National Association of Student Council Conference, accompanying students to Washington, D.C., for President Obama’s 2009 inauguration, and innumerable state Goings continues on Page 13
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Jim and DianeSchrack, of Highlands Ranch, hold signs at the stoplight on the corner of University Boulevard and Highlands Ranch Parkway March 21. The questions on the signs are meant to bring awareness to important issues, the couple said, and “plant the seeds of thought.” The couple has been in this location, with different question signs about once a month, since April 2005. Photo by Jane Reuter
Since April 2005, Jim and Diane Schrack have been proposing questions to passing motorists on the corner of University Boulevard and Highlands Ranch Parkway. The couple has come up with about 140 questions through the years--all of them dealing with issues meant to provoke thought on important issues that “can’t be ignored,” they said. Photo by Christy Steadman
Local couple’s signs provoke thought Highlands Ranch residents proposes questions on tough issues to passing motorists By Christy Steadman
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For the past 10 years, they’ve been on the corner of University Boulevard and Highlands Ranch Parkway about once a month, holding signs with questions that prompt passing motorists to think about pressing national and local issues. “We’re not out there to make people mad. We’re not out there to tell people what to do,” said Jim and Diane Schrack, founders of The Question Alliance. “We’re there to bring awareness to important issues. We’re planting the seeds of thought.”
The concept behind The Question Alliance is to ask questions that are thoughtprovoking, the Schracks said, through a “grassroots method of peaceful sign-waving on street corners.” The questions stem from a variety of topics, not limited to education, health, civil liberties, social justices, environment, economics and politics. “We encourage people to think about issues that we’d all rather not address,” Diane said, “but those which we cannot ignore any longer.” The couple invests quite a bit of time preparing the questions, they said, because it’s important to have a question that gives people a reason to think about it. Diane starts by researching the issue so all the facts are correct. Then, they work on the wording of the question. The wording is important, they said, for a couple of reasons. The questions must be
worded in a way that passing motorists can read, and absorb, it quickly without causing danger at the intersection and/or impeding traffic. Also, the questions must be crafted in a way that is not “antagonistic, but can still get the point across.” “There will always be a bunch of different opinions. We don’t want to provide the answers,” Jim said. After the questions are perfected, the Schracks send out an action letter to the alliance’s list of people or groups who have expressed interest in joining the effort. Sometimes it’s just the two of them, the Schracks said, sometimes a number of people join them and sometimes people join the effort in a different community. Once, the Schracks recalled, a man in his early 20s from out-of-state was passing by and saw them on the street corner. He went to the store, bought the supplies to make a sign and joined them for the duration they
were out there that day. It’s important for all ages and demographics of people to be reached out to, said Chris Allen, member of The Question Alliance. “It’s good to raise awareness to important issues that will affect our future generations,” he said. The questions can be uncomfortable sometimes because they are tough issues, Jim said, but they are issues that impact everyone “whether we like it or not.” Despite some of the negative reactions the Schracks deal with from passing motorists, they believe that by them being out there on the corner of University Boulevard and Highlands Ranch Parkway once a month, it shows people that others do care about the important issues every person is faced with. “We need to be aware of each other,” they said. “It’s common humanity.”
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Student art show set for Lone Tree, Parker Works from throughout school district will be displayed Staff report More than 1,500 pieces of art created by K-12 Douglas County students will be featured at the Lone Tree Arts Center April 24-27. Award-winning works then will be displayed at Parker’s PACE Center from May 1-11, with an awards show and ceremony on May 11. The annual show, held last year at the Castle Rock Factory Stores, also has been hosted by Park Meadows Retail Resort. Co-coordinator Pamela Cogburn, an art teacher at Castle Rock’s Renaissance Expeditionary Learning School, is excited about this year’s location. “It’s so authentic,” she said. “Just the right venue.” Cogburn’s students are also excited about the prospect of seeing the artwork they created on public display. Fifth-grader Amanda Bermingham used a heat gun to melt plastic and then paint her work, which includes four blueand-green circles on an orange-and-yellow backdrop. It was a process she’d never before tried. “It was really fun,” she said. “I always like coming to art class.” Fourth-grader Grace Shellenberger also tried a new method. Her sculpture is made of wire, foil and paint. “I’ve been doing art for a long time; I like drawing dresses and animals,” she said. Creating an abstract work, “was a new form of art for me, and I really liked it.” Sixth-grader Julia Lewis called upon her love of nature in her pen-and-pencil drawing. “What we had in mind was just very natural shapes, things inspired by nature and the outdoors — leaves, mountains, clouds.” Now, she said. “I really want to get a lot better working with 3-D things, sculpting and modeling.” The show will include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints and photographs.
Renaissance Expeditionary Learning School fifth-grader Amanda Bermingham created this work of melted acetate plastic and paint.
Renaissance Expeditionary Learning School fourth-grader Grace Shellenberger used foil, paint and wire to create this sculpture. Courtesy photos Some of the items created by middle and high school students will be available for sale. The other coordinators for the District Art Show include Mountain Vista High School art teacher Amy Kahn, Rocky Heights Middle School art teacher Kimberly Chlumsky and Aspen View Academy art
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Jeb Bush praises school district’s efforts Denver stop includes introduction by school board member, comment on voucher program
been a long-term supporter of ours, of expanding choice in education. I think he agrees with the approach we’ve taken.” That, he said, includes a wide range of educational options. “We’ve expanded charters to meet the demand,” Benevento said. “We’ve expanded open enrollment to meet the demand. We have online education to meet the demand. Really that’s what we’ve talked about in the past, and what his comment was targeted at — providing choice to parents so students can be put in the best position to succeed. That includes a strong neighborhood school system.” Douglas County parent and school board critic Anne-Marie Lemieux said she believes Bush’s comment was inappropriate. “My concern is the voucher program is still in the Supreme Court’s hands, and they are supporting a system that hasn’t even been deemed constitutionally legal yet,” she said. She was also disturbed by Benevento’s public support of Bush. “Our current school board members have a long history of supporting presidential candidates,” she said. “It’s just more politicizing of a school board that is sworn to be nonpartisan. They continue to politicize and show partisanship, versus being nonpartisan and supporting the best interest of every child.” All the current board members are Republicans, but the school board election is officially nonpartisan. In 2012, all seven sitting school board members — including Benevento — endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, but said they did so individually and not as a group. John Carson, former board president, toured on the Romney campaign bus and publicly praised Republican Wisconsin governor Scott Walker during school board meetings.
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jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Potential presidential candidate Jeb Bush, who donated to the campaigns of several Douglas County School Board members, said during a stop in Denver that he supports the district’s court-stymied voucher program. Doug Benevento, school board vice president, introduced Bush during a town-hall style meeting April 7 at the Brown Palace Hotel. Benevento said he was acting on his own — not as a school board member — when he introduced the former Florida governor at the Denver event. “I was doing it as a supporter of Jeb Bush,” said Benevento, one of four candidates who received a $1,000 campaign donation from Bush during the November 2013 board elections. “I’ve met him several times in the past. He’s just really impressive.” Bush, a Republican, reportedly said during his Brown Palace appearance that he would support Douglas County’s efforts to “voucherize the entire school district.” A decision on the voucher, or choice scholarship, program is pending in Colorado Supreme Court. Oral arguments in the case between Taxpayers for Public Education and the Douglas County School District were heard in the state’s highest court in December. The case initially was filed in 2011 after the district implemented its pilot program that allowed students’ parents to use state-provided per-pupil revenue toward tuition at private, mostly religiously affiliated schools. Benevento said, “The governor has
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NEWS IN A HURRY Recycle Your Bicycle April 19
The annual Recycle Your Bicycle event takes place this year from 9 a.m. to noon April 19 at the Shea Stadium parking lot at Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Circle. The bikes will go to Project ReCycle, a Douglas County-based nonprofit organization that spruces up the donated bicycles to give to less fortunate children. Bicycles in all conditions are accepted — those which are unsalvageable can be taken apart to use the parts on other bicycles. The event is sponsored by the Highlands Ranch Metro District, Highlands Ranch Whole Foods Market Denver South and American Furniture Warehouse. For more information, call 303-7910430.
will benefit Heritage Elementary School. This is the fourth consecutive year that Bob and Carrie Miner of Miner Real Estate Team has sponsored the event, and through the years, it has helped raise $150,000 for technology, programming and resources for the school’s students. A few of this year’s silent auction items include spa gift certificates, Disneyland park-hopper tickets, golf outings and a Kate Spade bag. Live auction items include a Blake Shelton signed guitar, mountain condo stays and valuable sports memorabilia autographed by Peyton Manning, John Elway, Mia Hamm, Jack Nicklaus and Bo Jackson. For more information, contact Carrie or Bob Miner at 303-290-7860.
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Families are invited to community Earth Day event, which takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 25 at Redstone Park Pond Fishing Pier, 3280 Redstone Park Circle. Attendees will learn about the history of Earth Day, participate in a trash clean-up at the park and make a recycled craft. The event is free to attend, however, registration is required. To register for the event, visit the Highlands Ranch Metro District’s website: www.highlandsranch.org.
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The annual Heritage Elementary Silent & Live Auction takes place this year at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. The event is to include dinner, drinks and the silent and live auction. Proceeds
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Anybody looking to do some work on their home is invited to attend a free home improvement exposition at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd. Times for the 3-day event are as follows: 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. April 24, and 9 to 5 p.m. April 25 and 26. Attendees will have opportunities to speak with more than home improvement businesses about services and products on everything from decorating ideas to landscaping tips. “Do-it-yourself” seminars will also provide people with a variety of information on home projects. No registration is required. For more information on the event, including a list of registered vendors, visit the Highlands Ranch Community Association’s community events calendar at www.hrcaonline.org.
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Become part of Douglas County’s vibrant arts, culture, science and history scene by serving as a volunteer on the Douglas County Cultural Council. One vacancy, representing County Commissioner District 2 (Castle Pines, Franktown, Sedalia and the unincorporated areas of Castle Rock), is open beginning immediately. Applications for this vacancy must be received by May 16, 2015. For more information about the Douglas County Cultural Council as well as a link to the application, please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Cultural Council.
Citizens asked to join Pothole Patrol Douglas County Public Works staff is asking citizens to report potholes by calling 303-660-7480 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; reporting online at www. douglas.co.us/road-work/ potholes/ or emailing a pothole location to pwoperations@ douglas.co.us
SCFD 2015 Free Days From the Denver Art Museum to the Denver Zoo and more, SCFD organizations will provide free admission to Colorado residents on select days this year. Free Days are funded in part by the citizens of the metro area, including portions of Douglas County, via the SCFD 0.1% sales and use tax. For information visit http://scfd.org/p/free-dayscalendar.html
Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month on May 2 Join members of the Douglas County Historic Preservation Board, the Roxborough Area Historical Society and the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve Board on Sat., May 2 at 9:30 a.m. for an open house and tour of the Miksch-Helmer Cabin and Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve. Registration required as the two tours are limited to 30 per group. For more information visit www. douglas.co.us and search for Historic Preservation or call 303.660.7460. Interested parties may register for both tours at http://lambspring.org/
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Care, training offered under one roof Athletic expertise, medical services available in Ranch By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com
Two businesses have teamed up to bring a facility that offers orthopedic and spine care, physical therapy and athletic training all in one building in Highlands Ranch. The facility, located at 1060 Plaza Drive, houses Panorama Orthopedic & Spine Center and D1 Sports, a training facility co-owned by former NBA player and Denver native Chauncey Billups and former Denver Broncos Brandon Stokley and Chris Kuper. All three athletes were on hand for an open house April 12 that drew dozens of youths and their parents. Panorama has been in the Denver area for more than 70 years, with its flagship location in Golden. The new office in Highlands Ranch, which opened April 2, is Panorama’s third location. It offers sports medicine, spine care, joint replacement, foot and ankle care, hand and wrist care, pain management specialists, digital imaging and MRI. The facility has been “specially designed for patient-centric care,” said Panorama’s marketing director, Michele Bergh. She added it boasts “new
technology and the most advanced equipment available.” Panorama’s physical therapy center is attached to D1 Sports, which is a benefit for all patients but especially for athletes, said Panorama CEO Eric Worthen. “Physical therapy is different for people returning to sports versus people returning to an office job,” he said. “Panorama has the capability to prepare athletes to get back to their sport.” D1 Sports’ Highlands Ranch location, which opened earlier this week, is one of 26 in the nation, and the center provides custom training programs and expert coaching. Programs offered include building core strength, fat loss, muscle building and speed and strength training. Classes and boot camps are offered for people as young as 5 years old. All of the trainers are former athletes, said D1 Sports facility coordinator Ronnie DeGray, who formerly played basketball professionally overseas and joined the Valor Christian High School boys basketball program as a coach in 2012. Working with “real athletic trainers helps people prevent (sports-related) injuries,” he said. D1 features a “state-of-the-art” basketball court, an indoor turf field and college-style weight room. “D1 is a family-fun atmosphere,” DeGray said. “It’s not just for elite athletes — it’s for everyone.”
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Former Denver Nugget Chauncey Billups speaks to a crowd of fans at an open house for the new D1 Sports facility in Highlands Ranch on April 12. Billups, one of the owners of the facility, took time to sign autographs and shoot baskets with youths. Former Denver Bronco Chris Kuper, also part of the facility’s ownership team, can be seen in the background, at right. Photo by Chris Rotar
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A row of volunteers for the planned Parker Performing Arts School line the wall of a meeting room at the Parker Library. About 50 parents came to the April 9 informational meeting. Photos by Jane Reuter
Parents learn more about charter school Proposed performing arts institution aims to open in 2016 By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com About 50 people gathered at the Parker Library on April 9 to learn more about the Parker Performing Arts School. The planned K-8 charter is scheduled to open with 525 students in August 2016. A final site hasn’t yet been secured. Supporters described their vision — which calls for daily involvement in the performing arts and regular performances — with such enthusiasm that one parent raised her hand at the meeting’s end to ask if she could attend the school. The school will offer younger students exposure to all the performing arts, including dance, instrumental and vocal music and drama. “We’ll give them a really solid, broad foundation so they can discover what they’re interested in,” board member Tiffany Maestas said. Older students will be able to choose an
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The Douglas County Republicans endorsed the current board members in the 2009, 2011 and 2013 elections. School board President Kevin Larsen disagrees with Lemieux’s statement. “If the board had, as a group, gone to or hosted an event (like that), then I think you could make that statement,” he said. “What any of us does individually, that’s on our own time. He was there in his own capacity.” Benevento missed the board’s April 7 work session to attend Bush’s Brown Palace meeting.
art form on which to focus their attention. The school also plans to have an iPad available for every student. That doesn’t mean intense screen time, said board president Catherine Piepenbrink. “The iPad … becomes their textbook, their pen and paper,” she said. “It’s a key element to every student’s education. Digital curriculum allows for differentiated instruction for each student, and immediate feedback. It allows 24/7 access to information, and encourages students to take a proactive role in their education.” The school would offset some of its expenses by allowing rental use of the building when classes aren’t in session. Members of the public also would be encouraged to attend events there. “Though we will be very busy, we want to make a school that’s accessible to our local community,” said board member Corey Wahl. “We anticipate our building being used a lot.” Audience member and Parker resident Susan Townsend, who has a 5-year-old son, liked what she heard. A member of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Colorado Symphony, Townsend said she’s interested in helping at the school and po-
Larsen also said he believes Bush was speaking in support of the district’s educational options. The voucher program that included partnerships with private schools “is one of those options.” “But the vast majority, and almost every other option we’ve put out there, is a public entity,” he said. “And there’s a whole array of them, from charter to online to magnet to neighborhood. We are not trying to privatize public education. We are still very much a public school district but we have explored a few ways on the edge of the envelope in how we can deliver that.” School board members Meghann Silverthorn, Jim Geddes and Judi Reynolds also received $1,000 each from Bush during the 2013 campaign.
tentially enrolling her son. “I’m not sure if he’ll follow me (musically), but I can see how this type of education can really help,” she said. Board member Travis Cottle said the location will be finalized this summer. The board anticipates gaining approval for its charter application from the Douglas County School District in May. A charter school is a tuition-free public school that typically operates under a contract with the Douglas County School District, guided by its own board and operating largely independent of the district. A limited liability company called Patriot Schools is working with supporters of both Parker Performing Arts and the proposed John Adams High School. Attorney Jason Sanders, who founded Highlands Ranch’s Ben Franklin Academy, and real estate broker Cottle founded the LLC to help parents launch charter schools. Both men are board members for Parker Performing Arts School.
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Something about a cell keeps people imprisoned Cell phones don’t look like much. I will get to that in a minute. There are 6.8 billion cell phone subscriptions in the world. There are 7 billion people in the world. Guess who doesn’t have a cell phone subscription? I plan to keep it that way. I know that I am a freak. I call Jennifer, my sister, and the foot and ankle clinic, and that’s it. So why would I need a cell phone? I have humbugged cell phones before because they are all over the place like locusts, and just about as annoying. But there are so many of them that their ubiquity makes using them anywhere at any time immune from civility. “You mean it might actually bother someone if I made a phone call in a restaurant? Get out.” Yakety yak. Like I said, cell phones don’t look like much. Cell phones have function and very little form. Physically they are about as interesting as a pack of throat lozenges. What of it? Can you picture Humphrey Bogart on a cell phone? Phones have always had supporting roles in films, especially the candlesticks that Sam Spade rang up. Dial phones were sculptural. One part base, and one part handset, with a cord in between. That gave an actor a lot to work with. No more. Now you just hold up a little rectangle of plastic next to your head.
Juno had a hamburger phone. Her phone gave you an additional impression about her personality. Cell phones don’t do that. Cell phones all look alike. Oh, some of them are blue. I guess they are convenient, portable and don’t take up much room. But in that is the loss of any visual interest. It is just an assumed design now. At one time there were telephone stores with a menu of styles. Princess phones gave me the creeps. Now it is one size and shape for everyone. It’s like telling everyone they have to drive a Pinto. But you know what? You can’t take a selfie with a candlestick telephone. That’s another reason why I don’t like cell phones. Self-indulgence has been multiplied by 1,000 percent. The New York Post reported, “Selfabsorbed jerks are treating the East Village gas-explosion site like a tourist attraction, shooting grinning selfies of themselves
even as rescuers search for life in the ruins where two bodies might still be buried.” One of them should have known better. Christina Freundlich, a former communications director for the Iowa Democratic Party, posted a photo of herself giving the peace sign. (Freundich apologized the next day.) Every day another selfie is posted with or without a personality’s permission. Can you picture Humphrey Bogart taking a selfie, or allowing one to be taken? I think it’s all crap, but that’s where we are. Someone close to me has a cell phone, and she is checking it all of the time. And I am glad that she does, because it shows that she is a good parent. She has three teenagers. Those words together — “three teenagers” — give me the willies. About all I did when I was a teenager was study and sulk. Things are very different now. Teenagers are different, and the world is very different. Unimaginable things happen. And it’s very easy to wind up on Pleasure Island. Someone asked me for my cell phone number, and when I told her I didn’t have a cell phone, she mocked me. I guess for some people it would be like being told I don’t have a belly button. Go ahead and mock me. Us. There are 200 million of us talking into hamburgers. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
Amazing attitudes make some stand out Have you ever noticed the people who love what they do? I mean they are usually smiling and happy, and seem like they could spend all day and night working. They are doing what they love and loving what they do. The thing that always gets me is not so much that they obviously enjoy their occupation, it’s their overall attitude toward life that is at work that impresses me the most. Now you may be thinking that the only people who really do what they love and love what they do are celebrities, professional athletes, or people who are in positions that help them earn an income that is far above what the average person earns. But I am sure you can think of many people you know, probably even more than you think, who really enjoy what they do. We can see the positive attitude at work in their personal and professional life and sometimes we wish we could feel the same way, don’t we? In my travels over the years I have met people who are in positions of manual labor, housekeeping, food and beverage,
hospitality, healthcare, banking, legal, professional services, consulting, transportation, and from many other careers. And from the guy shining shoes, to the investment banker, from the bartender to the lawyer, and from the massage therapist to the respiratory therapist, I have witnessed amazing attitudes at work. And I don’t just mean attitudes at work while they work, I am talking about the positive attitude that must be the underlying foundation of who they really are that is at work in their lives. I am sure that you can see the difference between people who live every aspect of their lives thinking and acting in a positive
manner as compared to those we know who live and work as if the world was ending and who are grounded, and even stuck, in a negative mindset. They have an attitude at work in their lives too, it’s just a negative attitude. So which attitude is at work in your life? And the more important question is this, how obvious is it to everyone you encounter? Can your friends and family see which attitude is at work? Can your customers or potential employers tell which attitude drives your actions and behaviors? Sometimes we can get caught up in a job we don’t like, or the fact that we are out of work for a little while. We may be working in a department or on a project with people we don’t get along with. And we may see ourselves in position where we can no longer be promoted or we just can’t seem to make any more money. So what happens? What attitude will prevail and be at work in our lives if we aren’t careful? Right, it’s easy to let the negative attitude and voices in our lives to drag us down.
Don’t dawdle about plans for old age There is only one thing worse than talking about dying and that is getting old and sick. Most of us are in denial that anything bad will ever happen to us. It seems easy to put off things that are not going to happen for a very long time, such as estate planning or elder care planning. Ironically, it is going to be easier and cheaper to plan now while you are thinking clearly for a time when you may not be able to make these decisions. So now that tax season is over and you have a good idea of your income and expenses, it is a good time to start mapping out what you would like to see happen to you. About 70 percent of people age 65 and older will need some type of long-term care services in their lifetimes. Here is a checklist of items to work on to better plan for an optimum future: • Review and update your estate plan. Make sure your wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Agents are current. If you and your spouse travel together or are in ill health,
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Coffman’s Iran plan wouldn’t work
consider having contingent names listed as well. • Imagine yourself in your 70s, 80s and 90s. Where will you live and who will be available to assist you? Make plans accordingly, such as downsizing your house or making arrangements to move closer to your children. • Identify what resources and goals you have. Do you have assets and income to support your lifestyle that may include paying for
I have to take issue with U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s recent column concerning the negotiations with Iran. He states that since Iran cannot be trusted, rather than negotiate we should impose such severe sanctions that its current government will collapse. This is a strategy destined for failure if regime change is our goal. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iran since 1979 with that stated goal. The toll these have taken on the Iranian economy has been steep and most probably has led Iran to the negotiating table. Exactly the change in behavior sanctions are designed to do! We should also remember that the United Nations and the U.S. tried the tactic of harsh sanctions against Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Rather
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It doesn’t matter what work we do, it really doesn’t. What matters is the attitude that is at work in our lives while we work.
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than regime change it led to massive suffering of the Iraqi people from malnutrition and disease and resulted in the deaths of over 100,000 Iraqi children. We have tried this tactic against Cuba since 1960, again, no regime change has come about, only suffering by the Cuban people. As for the issue of trust, Coffman should have included a bit more history. In 1953, the CIA instigated a coup that deposed the democratically-elected government of Iran. We then installed the pro-US dictator Shah Reza Pahlavi. He ruled Iran until he was overthrown in 1979 in the popular revolution that instituted the current Iranian government. Iranians still remember who put the Shah on the throne and trained his
There are so many companies that follow the model of hiring and promoting attitude first. This means that they will look for people with the right attitude and worry about teaching them the skills later. They find that this fosters a sense of team and accomplishment and healthy
working environment. Could you imagine if we did the same thing in our personal relationships, looking for people to hang out with who are motivated and positive? So I will ask you again, what attitude is at work in your life? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com,
and when we have the right attitude at work in our lives, it really will be a better than good week.
withdignity.org/legal_Colorado.php) to make certain others know how you wish to be cared for if you are sick or unable to communicate. • Be aware that average inflation factors published by the government or covered in your financial plan will not likely include the higher inflation costs of health care and elder care. Make sure you have assets or insurance to help offset these potential costs. • Clean up financial affairs, such as updating primary and contingent beneficiaries on all assets. Consolidate old 401(k)s and pre-tax IRAs so you can clearly see what
you have and where the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) needs to come from. Combine other assets titled the same way, such as combining various mutual funds, stocks and bonds into a brokerage account to make it easy to manage or to settle as an estate. Many different statements can become confusing as you get older. These items should give you a good start on planning for when someone else has to make decisions for you. It is crucial to meet with your advisors, including your estate attorney, tax planner and financial advisor. Share this information with your loved ones to help them understand your wishes. Then
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secret police. Do you think Iranians trust the U.S. any more than we trust them? And what is the alternative if harsher sanctions do not work? Another U.S. war in the Middle East like Iraq? President Obama should be applauded for having the courage to do something that is so much more difficult than dropping bombs — trying to resolve a dispute with negotiations. One last observation, should regime change of another country ever be the goal of a democratic state?
Iran on nuclear weapons. Barlow is obviously unaware that these negotiations are opposed by the American people, our Congress, Saudi Arabia, Israel and other Mideast allies because they don’t stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Why is this important? Because Iran calls us the “Great Satan” and vows to destroy us and Israel, the “Little Satan.” No amount of negotiation with Iran will stop their development of nuclear weapons. If Mr. Barlow doubts this, he should note Iran’s ignoring at least seven UN Security Council resolutions demanding a halt to developing nuclear weapons. Additionally, what many people, such as Mr. Barlow, don’t realize is that a nuclear Iran could launch scud missiles from ocean going freighters and wipe out most of our coastal cities. Thus instead of chastising U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman for saying Iran can’t be
trusted, Mr. Barlow should be thanking him for being concerned about the security of our country.
Sharon Moddelmog Highlands Ranch
Coffman’s Iran concerns are justified
As a former launch control officer in the Air Force (SAC, 90 SMS, 320th Missile Squadron), I was tasked with launching nuclear weapons in time of war and read with interest Henry Barlow’s letter to the editor favoring Obama’s negotiations with
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The real reason for rejecting tax hikes
Re: School funding options explored In the above related recent article, school board member Doug Benevento is quoted regarding the 2008 and 2011 rejected tax increases, “I think what they told us when they rejected all those tax increases is, “Why don’t we have a more fair equitable system for getting our money back from Denver?’” You’re wrong Mr. Benevento, they (I) rejected all those tax increases because of a no-confidence with the school board.
Les Lilly Castle Rock
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Springtime means it’s time for the Littleton Cruisers to flex their muscles at Woodlawn Shopping Center. Photo by Jennifer Smith
Staff report Springtime in Littleton means the crabapples are blooming, kids are getting itchy
for the end of the school year and the Littleton Cruise is revving up its engines and heading for Woodlawn Shopping Center on the second Saturday of each month. Club members show off their rides when
they’re not cruising Littleton Boulevard, and visitors are treated to classic tunes spun by a deejay from Anderson Entertainment. Although most of the Littleton Cruisers are American muscle cars, member Harold
Schultes stresses that all makes and models are welcome, and from anywhere in the metro area. The club has been up and running since 2009, and is gaining traction each year.
State Senate debates homebuilder liability bills Associated Press Two bills to make it harder to sue Colorado homebuilders advanced in the Republican-controlled state Senate last week. Senators approved two bills related to homebuilder product liability. One would give homeowners less time to sue a builder for defective construction. The other revises procedures for construction lawsuit in
multifamily developments. Both proposals face almost certain rejection in the Democratic House, though. The Legislature has tried and failed for years to craft new builder liability standards that reduce insurance costs for builders without making it too hard for homeowners with faulty homes to collect damages. Supporters of this year’s bills say the measures would boost construction and
address Colorado’s shortage of affordable housing. “This is an incremental step,” said Sen. Mark Scheffel, R-Parker and one of the sponsors. But prospects for both bills are dim in the Democratic House, where leaders generally oppose the measures. Opponents say they are too favorable to builders and developers and would strip consumer protections.
South Metro Denver Chamber Welcomes, Emily Martini
Emily Martini joins the Chamber as the Business Development Account Manager. Prior to joining South Metro Denver Chamber, the majority of her career has been spent as an Account Executive at Mile High and Metro North Newspapers. While in these roles she developed marketing strategies for
and relationships with, a diverse set of businesses in the suburban areas West and North of Denver. The Business Development Account Manager is a newly created position for SMDC. Emily’s strong ability to connect business leaders with the community as well as seeking solutions is what inspires her most. Emily is a Colorado native. She now lives in Ken Caryl with her husband, Shawn Martini, their 17 month-old son, and Labrador retriever, Olive. Emily enjoys skiing, paddle boarding, horseback riding and spending time outdoors with her family.
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The B.I.G. Day is taking place on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 am to 12:00pm. Local nonprofits and the South Metro Denver Chamber has gathered together for this fun half-day event. Participating nonprofits include Audubon Society of Greater Denver, Denver Botanic Gardens, Dinosaur Ridge, South Suburban Park Foundation, She She’s Corner, and Project C.U.R.E. B.I.G stands for “Be Involved, Give.” The motivation for this event, sponsored by the South Metro Denver Chamber’s Nonprofit & Business Partnership Committee, is to provide assistance to member nonprofits by introducing them to the people and businesses that live and work in their communities. Last year’s B.I.G. Day volunteers did everything from
planting the community garden at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, to trail clean-up with the South Suburban Park Foundation to sorting and loading medical supplies with Project CURE. Many projects allow young children to help when accompanied by an adult - a great way to teach community involvement. Anyone can volunteer- companies & businesses, their staff, friends, family, and kids! Everyone can participate. In addition, community organizations (schools, churches, sports teams) and individuals are all encouraged. If you are interested in volunteering, for The B.I.G. Day visit South Metro Denver Chamber event page at www. bestchamber.com or Contact Laurian Horowitz at Laurian@ ColoradoLiveLessons.com
TABOR: Why it Matters and what it means to you The South Metro Denver Chamber’s BLRG (Business Leaders for Responsible Government) is holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28 from 7:30 -9:00 am (SMDC WhippleWood CPAs Conference Center - 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial, CO). Join the committee as they provide an in-depth and well-rounded discussion on important and timely political issues. The panel will include, TABOR Subject matter expert, Todd Saliman, VP of Budget and Finance for University of Colorado and CFO for the CU System.
Summarizing the position of most Democrats, Denver Sen. Irene Aguilar, said the condo measure would “leave homeowners with absolutely no recourse if their biggest investment had defects.” The timeline bill, Senate Bill 91, heads to the House. The condo measure, Senate Bill 177, awaits one more vote before heading over.
Frank McNulty, former House Speaker and Former Senator, Norma Anderson. Introduction will be given by David Bear and Mike Sutherland. A roundtable discussion will allow for a structured discussion of potential advocacy and outreach opportunities based on TABOR presentations. To learn more TABOR, visit cbpp.org About BLRG: This group provides education on business-related policy issues, and provides advocacy opportunities for members to interact with the electorate. Group members organize debates and
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Balance key in covering racial issues, say pros Panel of journalists visits Arapahoe Community College By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com In the midst of the racial unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, in January, there was an explosion at a building that houses an NAACP chapter in Colorado Springs. Early reports were that it might have been domestic terrorism aimed at the civilrights organization, and the FBI was investigating it as such. Social media erupted with speculation, accusations and name-calling. But the suspect who was arrested turned out to be a man who allegedly had a grudge against the tax-preparer who also has an office in the building. “Social media tends to amplify, or sometimes diminish, what a story may or may not be,” said Joanna Bean, editor of The Gazette, the Colorado Springs-based newspaper that was first to cover the event. “It was tempting to go where the story was not yet.” Bean joined Donna Bryson, former Associated Press foreign correspondent, and Francisco Miraval, Rocky Mountain region correspondent for the Spanish EFE News Agency, to present a panel on covering race relations at Arapahoe Community College on April 2. As it turns out, they agree, discussing how the media report on racial issues boils down to how they report on anything else. “Stick to the middle and do balanced reporting,” Bean told the students in the audience. “You have to be disciplined about it.” Bryson, author of a book about how racial upheaval led to positive change in South Africa, added that balanced journal-
From left, journalists Francisco Miraval, Joanna Bean and Donna Bryson spoke on “Covering Race Relations in the Media” at a panel moderated by Ed Otte on April 2 at Arapahoe Community College. Photo by Jennifer Smith ism is a critical aspect of democracy. “It’s difficult to resist the urge to become part of the maelstrom of opinion,” said Bryson. “Rumors spread, and that’s when the violence spreads.” Miraval, who began his career in Argentina as the editor of an international religious newspaper, noted that stories about
race are often really stories about power. “Often, who’s in control is the real story,” he said. They agree, too, that some of the responsibility lies with the reader to understand the difference between fact and opinion, to seek out sources outside of their comfort zone and to not just settle for the sound bites.
“People think, `I’m entitled to know it, but I’m not willing to spend the time to understand these complicated issues,’ ” said Bean. “What’s interesting is that people think journalism is a right that people have, and that it should be free. … They still want what we do, but they don’t want to pay for it. I’m not sure who they think pays for it. It’s expensive to do journalism well.”
Residents invited to drone presentation Sheriff ’s office plans to use aerial device with camera Staff report The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is proposing to use a drone, and residents are invited to voice their opinion on the matter. A public presentation will take place at 6 p.m. April 30 at the sheriff’s office’s substation, 9250 Zotos Drive, in Highlands Ranch.
“We encourage all Douglas County citizens to come and see what this is all about,” said Deputy Chad Teller. “This is their community, and they should have a voice on what goes on in their community.” The drone, being referred to by the sheriff’s office as an unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV, is a small, flying device with a camera. The presentation will include guest speakers to inform the public on the capabilities of the craft, and its intended uses, which are to assist in search and rescue
operations and photograph crime and accident scenes for investigation. Attendees will also hear about “the potential expanded use of UAVs for disaster management, such as, but not limited to, wildfire and HAZMAT scenarios, high-speed vehicle chases, or SWAT tactical recognizance,” states a media release. A representative from the American Civil Liberties Union will present “their recommendations for guidelines for UAV usage by local law enforcement for the protection of citizens’ privacy rights.”
Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or provide comments. Those who are unable to attend the meeting may direct questions or concerns to the sheriff’s office’s Public Safety Advisory Committee at psadvisorycommittee@ gmail.com. To learn more about the drone, called a DJI Phantom Vision 2+, visit the manufacturer’s website: www.dji.com/product/ phantom-2-vision-plus.
Probe finds 8 Denver airport perimeter breaches None of the incidents were related to terrorism, investigation finds Associated Press Eight people have breached the perimeter at Denver International Airport in the last decade, most of them by climbing the fence surrounding the 53-square-mile property, according to an Associated Press investigation. The AP found there have been at least 268 perimeter security breaches at 31 ma-
jor U.S. airports from January 2004 through January 2015. Incidents ranged from fence jumpers taking shortcuts and intoxicated drivers crashing through barriers to mentally ill intruders looking to hop flights. None was terrorism-related. Airports say breaches are relatively rare. Security measures typically include fences, cameras and patrols, but there are gaps. Not all of the miles of fences are routinely patrolled or covered by video surveillance. DIA spokeswoman Laura Coale noted that the airport is twice the size of Manhattan. “We believe many folks do not realize they are even on airport property — it looks
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like farmland and a breach may be miles and miles away from a runway or the terminal,’’ she wrote in an email. The incidents DIA reported based on AP’s inquiry were: • Nov. 27, 2014: An intoxicated 28-yearold man drove through a perimeter gate. • July 16, 2011: A man who said he was trying to get home climbed a security fence after failing to get off at the right bus stop. • Feb. 10, 2010: A man said he walked to the airport and climbed the security fence to get to a terminal. • April 23, 2009: A man who climbed the security fence said he was walking to work nearby.
• Aug. 27, 2008: The impaired driver of a truck towing a horse trailer drove through a gate. • Oct. 27, 2006: A driver whose vehicle broke down climbed a security fence to seek assistance. • Oct. 21, 2006: A 54-year-old man said he hitchhiked to the airport and was dropped off on the wrong side of the airfield, so he jumped the security fence to get where he wanted to go. • March 15, 2004: A 41-year-old man climbed over a security fence. He told authorities he was walking in the desert after riding a bus from California to Denver.
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options that students have in the district. Parents had the opportunity to interact with the district’s vendors about nutritional information, and students had the opportunity to try different food items they may not normally order on their own. “We feed every different kind of student,” Morse said. “We’re not trying to force anything on them. It’s reminding them there’s a healthy way to eat.”
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DID YOU KNOW? The Douglas County School District is a participant in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s School Lunch Program. Therefore, the district’s lunches limit the fat intake to 30 percent or less of calories, and saturated fat to 10 percent of calories, on weekly average. Students must select three of the five meal items offered for a complete lunch with balanced nutrition: meat or meat alternative such as beans or cheese, grains or bread, vegetables, fruit and milk. One of the three choices must be a fruit or vegetable. A hot lunch purchased at Douglas County elementary schools costs $2.75. A family can save an average of 70 cents per student, per day by buying a hot lunch from the school. Groceries needed to pack a lunch with the same balanced nutrition would cost a family $3.45 per student, per day, on average. Source: Douglas County School District
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championships, huge football games and the annual staff golf tournament. Goings always has made it a point to attend as many events as possible. It’s yet another way to let students see he cares. Connecting is critical, a lesson he learned while working as an assistant principal with former Douglas County High School Principal Edna Doherty. “She would say, `There are more of them than us. We’ve got
to find a way to get them on board with us,’” Goings recalled. Rarely does Goings encounter a disrespectful student. When he does, he pulls the teen aside privately to try to discover the reason. “Effective educators and effective parents have a lot in common; you love, care, give boundaries and hold accountable,” he said. That hasn’t changed in the last decade. And despite the massive influence of technology, neither have students. “If anything, I think they’re more community-involved and aware today than ever,” he said. “I see their compassion and caring for others. We are in great hands.”
“They have new kids coming (to the school district) every year from different counties and states. Parents need to know what new food is being offered at the new school (and) know they can trust that their kids are getting healthy choices.”
“It’s a good idea to demonstrate they have healthy options. (But) we came to encourage her to eat school lunches.” — Erin Bostick, whose 4-year-old daughter, Kate, will be attending kindergarten at Heritage Elementary next year. Bostick added she also wanted to make sure Kate would have lunch choices that wouldn’t interfere with her nut allergy
“The food kids eat for lunch is one-third of what they eat during the week. I want to know it’s as healthy and high-quality as possible.” — Joe Wilson, whose kids attend Rock Canyon High School and Northridge Elementary
But other things have changed. Both nationally and locally, education reform is demanding more of teachers and administrators, and requiring new approaches. “It’s hard in public education right now, but it’s still hugely worth it,” said Goings, who’s worked hard to support his staff through the changes. “We haven’t had a huge turnover here. I think it’s the climate we’ve built.” Goings’ impact extends beyond the walls of Highlands Ranch High School. Rock Canyon High School Principal Andy Abner — a teacher at Douglas County High when Goings was assistant principal — describes Goings as his mentor. And if not for Abner,
— Adam Weber, a freshman at Mountain Vista High School
The food “is surprisingly good. When I was growing up, cafeteria food was not this good.” — Dan Price, parent, of Castle Rock. He added that if students are too young to be able to leave campus for lunch, schools should offer healthy food choices that kids want to eat.
Rock Canyon assistant principal Chris Page — tapped to step into Goings’ shoes — wouldn’t have gone down the road into administration either. “One of the things I admire about Jerry is his ability to relate to and lead people,” Abner said. “When Jerry speaks to you, you feel like you’re the only person in the room. “Chris also has a natural talent to relate to anybody, and win people over immediately. I’m incredibly proud for Chris, even though I’m sad to see him leave Rock Canyon and see Jerry hang it up and retire. But I know they’re both moving on to great things.” Goings, a Castle Rock resi-
dent, plans to start a new career in education consulting. His engagement with DCSD will remain strong. He and his wife, Tana, are the parents of 26-year-old triplets. Two of the three are teachers in the district. Before the next phase of Goings’ life begins, however, he’ll make several more observant walks down the bustling halls of Highlands Ranch High School, touching base with a few more students, and taking with him a few last memories. “I love impacting lives in any way I can,” he said. “You try to give as much as you can to your kids, your staff, your community. And you get those things back.”
WHAT HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGH TEACHERS ARE SAYING
“Jerry is the best principal I have ever worked for in my career (spanning 24 years, two states, three districts). He somehow is able to keep the students, parents, and staff happy — no small task! He considers all perspectives before making critical decisions, with what’s best for students at the core of every s policy. r “He loves the students of HRHS, and I believe the kids know this
and want to make him proud. I assure you, this is unique in the e world of high school administrators! s “We will miss him terribly!” @ — Jennifer Long, English teacher, English department chair
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Highlands Ranch Principal Jerry Goings chats with students as another day begins at Highlands Ranch High School. Photo by Jane Reuter
“I have taught at HRHS for 20 years and worked with Jerry the entire time he’s been here. One of my favorite Jerry quotes is that, as a teacher, `you need to walk through a student’s door before they’ll walk through yours.’ In other words, you need to make a connection with your students — their interests, family life, etc. — before they’ll do what you ask them to do. This is a especially true with (the) more at-risk students. This advice has h really helped me be successful at HRHS.” — David Wexler, English instructor/teacher mentor e o
e d “Quality attracts quality. Jerry Goings has hired talented, e dedicated staff, making Highlands Ranch High School an e excellent school with a supportive environment for teachers
and students. We have the lowest turnover rate (of staff ) for n any DCSD high school because of our leadership and the - atmosphere of the school.” r — Scottie Baer, English as a Second Language teacher
“Jerry Goings is hands-down the best principal I have worked for in my 20-year career. “His first year in our building, I dropped by his office to congratulate him on how well a school event had gone; he thanked me and asked, `What can we do better next time?’ Even on the heels of success, he always pursues improvement.” — Spencer P. Woods, English teacher
“I am new this year, coming from another school that had really poor administration. It’s truly amazing how a good administration can affect a school. “We lost one of our more popular teachers, Mr. Joseph Chandler, in the beginning of the year and Jerry handled that situation with grace and class. He held our school staff and students together during that rough time. “Jerry is gregarious and humble, but is a fierce competitor. He does not like to lose in anything, whether it’s a staff basketball game, a round of golf, or a game of cornhole with colleagues. “Jerry is beloved by the student body. I’ve never been at another school where students will chant the principal’s name like they do with Jerry. The entire population will chant, `Jerry, Jerry, Jerry’ at school assemblies. He has made a huge difference here and he will be missed.” — Nicholas Taylor, school counselor
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THE PETITION’S PROGRESS On March 10, the Castle Rock town clerk certified for circulation a petition by residents Keith Lattimore-Walsh and Linda Van Nostrand attempting to roll back town council’s approval of the plans for the Promenade at Castle Rock. The group had until April 13 to gather valid signatures from 5 percent of registered Castle Rock voters, based on the number of voters registered as of the day the petition was approved for circulation. In this case, that is 1,945 valid signatures. “We are very confident that we have collected enough signatures,” Deanna Meyer said. If the petition is deemed valid, council must rescind its decision or set an election date for voters to decide whether it should be repealed.
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Music Therapist Amy Wilson leads her class in a scarf waving exercise April 6 at the Country Home, 1425 Debbie Circle in Parker. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando
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Amy Wilson strums along on her guitar as she sings “When it’s Springtime in the Rockies.” “Especially with my clients who are elderly, a lot of the songs are based around the seasons. I always state the date at the beginning of the session,” said Wilson, a certified music therapist. “It helps with reality orientation.” It’s 10 a.m. April 6 and Wilson is at the Country Home, 1425 Debbie Circle, in western Elbert County, near Parker. She spends the morning in a group music therapy session with eight women at the assisted-living facility. The residents in the tight-knight, community-style living facility have a wide range of needs — some are dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. “Specifically with elderly folks, using music to help them express themselves, increase their communication skills and to empower them so they are making choices,” Wilson said. “Even with some who aren’t able to speak, offering them two choices — bells or shakers — and even if she can’t tell me, she can look, she can think, she can point. It’s empowering.” As Wilson moves from one song and activity to the next, she works in details about what is going on in the world. The women discuss the start of baseball season and their favorite teams. They sing about the flowers that have begun to bloom and they share stories from their past. Wilson, who has worked as a professional music therapist for 17 years, has been coming to Country Home for almost two years. Her weekly sessions are among the most anticipated by the residents. In addition to her work with seniors, Wilson also helps treat people with autism and other disabilities. “They love it,” said Linda Melbardis, who owns and operates the home. “She always brings all kinds of different instruments and they get a chance to sing and move around. It’s one of the highlights of the week.” Country Home has been in business for 18 years and houses no more than eight resi-
Say it ain’t so, Glo! Gloria Neal, a fixture in Denver radio and television, is leaving our fair city to take a job as the morning news anchor at CBS-affiliate WGCL in Atlanta. On April 7, Neal posted on her Facebook page: “Where do I begin? I have always said that time brings change and to go against time ... is like going against life. There are no words Colorado. With ears full of tears, a heavy heart and a strong spirit, I fly ....” After making her mark on local radio, Neal was hired “temporarily” in 2008 as a morning news correspondent on CBS4. In a message to the staff, CBS4 News Director Tim Wieland said: “Back in 2008, I asked Gloria Neal if she might be interested in doing a daily segment for CBS4 Morning News on some of the stories surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Three or four weeks only. An ‘experiment’ to see how she liked working on morning television. Three or four weeks turned into eight years at CBS4 — a wonderful ‘experiment’ that led to so many memorable interviews, stories and news segments.” By phone from Atlanta, Glo said, “Man plans and God laughs.” She was “stunned when they called me. I love Colorado, it’s going to be so hard … (leaving) but it’s also a great opportunity. (Atlanta) is a huge market. I’ve been here many times (where her husband has clients).” Her last day on the air in Denver will be mid-late May. Hate to see you go, Glo, but best of luck in Hotlanta.
Caddie wins Evans scholarship
Geovani Castillo has caddied at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club the past three seasons. Starting in golf through The First Tee program at GVR opened his eyes to the benefits of playing the game and the life lessons it teaches. But he never imagined the summer job would also lead to the opportunity of a lifetime — the chance to earn a full scholarship to the University of Colorado in Boulder. “When I found out about the Evans Scholarship, I just got even more excited about caddying,” he said. “The day I received my award letter, I was so proud. This is a huge weight off my parents’ shoulders, not having to worry about me. I’m just really happy that I made them happy.” Castillo is one of 11 awardees of the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship — a full, fouryear tuition and housing college scholarship awarded to golf caddies — and will begin college as an Evans Scholar at the University of Colorado this fall.
Hemingway to speak at gala
Music Therapist Amy Wilson conducts her class April 6 at the Country Home, 1425 Debbie Circle in Parker. dents at a time. “We’re a family,” Melbardis said. Colorado is one of the vast majority of states that does not have state-recognized registration or licensing for music therapists. The only state to give full registration and licensing is Wisconsin, which did so in 1998. North Dakota, Nevada, Georgia, Rhode Island and Utah offer licensing but not registration. Therapists in Colorado are pushing the state to provide official licensing and registration. In October 2014, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies reviewed a sunrise application (a request for regulation) seeking title protection for music therapists. The request was denied, but supporters say
they will try again in 2016. “Music is ubiquitous. It truly is everywhere. It’s in our commercials, on the radio, movies. It’s so accessible. Because of that, people might think ‘oh, music therapy is just playing guitar and teaching someone music,’ and it’s not,” Wilson said. “It’s different. We are board-certified. I went through an extensive six and a half year program and got my degree and did a clinical internship. We have a lot of training.” According to Wilson, the lack of state recognition and verification means that anyone can advertise they are music therapists, regardless of their training. As of 2014, there were 6,323 board-certified music therapists in the United States.
Oscar-nominated actress and author Mariel Hemingway will provide the keynote address at Shine On, the Arapahoe/ Douglas Mental Health Network’s 60th anniversary dinner celebration on Oct. 14 at the Grand Hyatt Downtown Denver. Hemingway has spoken openly about her family’s history of mental illness, addiction and suicide. About her book, “Out Came the Sun,” released recently, Hemingway said, “My family — my father, my mother, my two sisters and myself — is the kind of family that in today’s era of euphemism and doublespeak, gets called ‘dysfunctional.’” Proceeds from the event support suicide prevention services and mental health crisis care. For more information, go to www.admhn.org. Parker continues on Page 19
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April 16, 2015
Littleton Crabapple Trail is corridor of color
45-year-old idea bears fruit in beauty By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com Forty-five years ago, Littleton’s mayor Vaughn Gardinier had a vision of how his hometown could be more beautiful: Line the streets with flowering crabapple trees. The city council appropriated money to plant the trees — and encouraged homeowners to plant them as well. The beautification program took hold and through the years, a total of 6,727 trees accumulated on streets and in private yards in the older part of town, according to a census done in 2014 by members of Littleton Crabapple Trail Inc. That’s one for every six Littleton residents, they say. In April and early May, a drive or walk along the Littleton Crabapple Trail, designated six years ago, is in order. Gardinier had started on this project before he passed away and his widow, Mary, and friends, including past city manager Larry Borger, have developed a nonprofit foundation to keep the idea alive. Signs, created by the city, will lead a viewer on a seven-mile loop of beauty. Start on South Prince Street and drive north to find the signs, following them as one turns east at Lake Avenue, north on Gallup to Shepperd, east to Elati, south to a right turn on Geddes, north on Windermere to Davies, back to Prince. There is an offshoot on Sterne Parkway from Elati Street to Broadway. A map is available on the Littleton City
Littleton’s Crabapple Trail is at its blooming peak in mid-April each year. Photo courtesy of Larry Borger website — www.littletongov.org/modules/ showdocument.aspx?documentid=1503. Additional trees will be planted each year and replacements will be provided when needed. The foundation says: “Over the past years we received support from citizens, the city, South Suburban and Boy Scout Troop 361. This committee applied and received grants from Littleton Rotary, South
Suburban and the Garden and Home Show Foundation. We also received a generous donation from the Buck Foundation and many individual supporters. “We have removed trees that were dead, planted new trees where there were `holes’ and this spring, we will trim the trees that need a little more care …” Littleton Crabapple Trail Inc. will help ensure that the heritage left by Littleton’s
past community leaders continues to be available for the enjoyment of future generations. The scout troop will plant about 30 new trees in late April/early May, including replacements. To get involved or contribute, contact Littleton Crabapple Trail Inc. at P.O. Box 110, Littleton, CO 80160 or email littletoncrabappletrail@gmail.com.
LEGO tour stops at Park Meadows Replicas of national monuments on display through April 26 By Jane Reuter
jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com Intricately detailed replicas of 10 national monuments made of LEGO bricks are on display throughout Park Meadows mall through April 26. The displays are part of a 10-city traveling installation called LEGO American Roadshow: Building Across America. The largescale models include the U.S. Capitol, White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial and the Liberty Bell, among others. Though the structures look delicate, road show manager Andrew Little said the pieces are glued and the replicas are permanent. Most are on coasters for easy transportation between stops. The U.S. Capitol building is the largest of the buildings on display at Park Meadows. It is 26 feet wide and 9 feet tall. Little wouldn’t say how many pieces it took to make the replica. Mall guests are asked to take a guess in exchange for a prize. LEGO design teams crafted the structures. It took 400 hours to build the Lincoln Memo-
rial. “It’s impressive,” said Edwards resident Peter Law, visiting the mall with his daughter, Emily. “It’s really wild for us because a couple summers ago, we saw the real Liberty Bell.” The bell is the only one among the displays that is life-sized. A LEGO play area has also been set up during the roadshow. From noon to 4 p.m. April 18 and 19 in the Macy’s Court area, visitors can build their own mini monument to take home.
Also new at the mall Park Meadows is making some changes at its Dining Hall. By June, Colorado’s own Chipotle Mexican Grill will join the list of restaurants there, along with The Melt — which specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches, soups and other comfort variety foods — and Villa Italia Kitchen. The former Taco Bell site will convert to an updated Dairy Queen, offering baked goods as well as ice cream. Several of the restaurants are also updating their storefronts. “The new design is a little bit more cutting-edge,” said Park Meadows senior general manager Pamela Schenck-Kelly. “We’ll still have timbered ceilings and other Colorado finishes, but also digital screens and glass.”
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April 16, 2015
Alaska series adds up to adventure Books recount tales shared by family, beloved teacher By Sonya Ellingboe
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When Parker writer Naomi Gaede Penner was in second grade in Tanana, Alaska, a village of 300 Athabascan Indians along the Yukon River, she had a teacher named Anna Bortel, who became her mother’s close friend and a lifelong friend to Naomi as well. The family was in Alaska — in a spot reached only by air — because her father was a Public Health Service physician with a sense of adventure. (Penner has written about him as well in “Alaska Bush Pilot Doctor.”) In spite of difficult living conditions, Bortel saved all her letters, photographs, documents and other papers, and in her later years, could recall countless stories of her life in Alaska. When Bortel was living in a retirement community in Oregon, Penner worked with her to produce two books about her remarkable career: “A is For Alaska” and “A is For Anaktuvuk.” (Bortel died last year in her 90s.) “The project started in 1991,” Penner wsaid, “but it hit an impasse and stalled. -Anna was a great storyteller, but didn’t know how to shape it into chapters.” Penner did trecording as Bortel talked. Penner had copyrighted the pictures and the songs Bortel wrote. Penner says she continues to visit her family’s homestead near Soldotna, acquired under the last Homestead Act in about 1961. Her father was one of two physicians in the area and her parents lived the rest of their lives there. Her sister and son and brother and wife live on the homestead full time and Naomi has a cabin. But “I discovered Colorado sunshine,”
“A is for Anaktuvuk” is the second of Naomi Penner’s books about teacher Anna Bortel, who taught in northern Alaska for many years. Courtesy photo said Penner, who has lived in Parker since 2000. At 16, she was sent to a Mennonite boarding school in Oklahoma, then a college in Kansas. She eventually graduated from Colorado State University and holds a master’s degree from Denver Seminary. The books are written for adults, the author says, but are appropriate for grades 6 to 12 as well. Each has a bibliography, glossary and list of discussion questions at the end, which would be good for group or family consideration.
They are written in Bortel’s voice, which sounds like an insightful teacher explaining things. In June 1954, after a few years teaching in the Midwest, Bortel had a final breakfast in her Ohio home, climbed into her green Chevy and headed for Alaska, after a final “watch for bears” warning from her anxious mom. She had a contact in Valdez, 4,408 miles away. (It boasted 300 inches of snow a year.) She planned to get a job when she arrived. In Sterling, Illinois, she picked up a
friend, Dorothy Wilson, and they drove west, cooking on a Coleman stove and staying in cheap hotels. The book includes Bortel’s daily travel notes. She explains that the Army Corps of Engineers built the Alcan Highway in World War II due to perceived threats from Japan, and no land connection to Alaska until then. But when Bortel drove it, paving was not yet in place. The pair arrived in Valdez and Bortel found a teaching job. She next taught Athabascan children in Tanana, in the northern interior, where the children were Indian, not Eskimo, she was told. No roads led there — she had to fly in, with lots of warm clothing, after shipping her possessions on a river barge. Her fellow teacher took her on a tour of the village and school began soon. It was here that she met the Gaedes, Naomi Gaede Penner’s family. Bortel was the girls’ teacher and developed a close friendship with the Gaede family. Details of life in this community are really interesting, and the cold is unending. They managed holiday celebrations, church services, hearty meals and fun amid lots of learning. In 1959, the village council of Anaktuvuk Pass asked the Alaska Commissioner of Education for a school in their village, and Bortel, looking for further challenge, went there to teach all ages. Some had been to boarding school and spoke English. Firstgraders knew no English and the community structure was different. Again, this resourceful woman prevailed, living in a sod house, teaching new ways as well as Sunday school. She eventually taught in Alaska for 19 years. Penner calls these two books, plus her earlier “From Kansas Wheat Fields to Alaska Tundra,” the story of her family, and “Alaska Bush Pilot Doctor,” about her father, the Prescription for Adventure series. They are available at Poor Richard’s Book Shoppe in Parker and the Carriage Shoppes in Elizabeth, as well as from the author, prescriptionforadventure.com and Amazon.com.
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April 16, 2015
Encaustic painter keeps busy pace Aaron has work exhibited in wide variety of settings
ABOUT PATRICIA AARON
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@colorado communitymedia.com It’s a busy year as we look into the schedule of a full-time working artist, and at overlapping connections in the Denver metro area’s active art world. After a studio celebration, encaustic painter Patricia Aaron will oversee careful packing and shipping of about a dozen large new paintings. Collectively titled “Metropolis,” they are headed to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the William and Joseph Gallery on the legendary Canyon Road, for a show opening May 1. Aaron, who lives in Greenwood Village and creates art in her home studio, will return from Santa Fe to appear at the Museum Outdoor Arts in Englewood on May 16 for the opening reception of “Selections from the Permanent Collection,” which will feature works acquired from 1981 to 2015 by the MOA. She was artist-in-residence last year at the MOA, and her painting “Sign of the Times” will be included. An exhibit open now at Space Gallery,
Patricia Aaron’s website includes an April 2015 article from “Southwest Art” which described a semester abroad in London as a turning point for this business management major, who also studied glassmaking.
from the University of Denver in the late 1990s.
She rediscovered art and music and a direction for her life was established.
She has applied that technique to her interest in industrial sites across the U.S. that had once thrived, “swirls of street art and graffiti … warehouse districts, skate parks, boardedup storefronts in London, Cape
Aaron studied at the school of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts in the 1980s and earned an MFA “One Two Punch” by local artist Patricia Aaron is new in 2015 and will be in her exhibit, “Metropolis,” at William and Joseph Gallery in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, includes her new work, “Sweet Bootleg Magic.” The national show was juried by Denver Art Museum Director Christoph Heinrich and runs through April 25.
In that period, she discovered encaustics, an ancient technique with examples dating to early Egypt and Rome.
Aaron has art in the 52nd annual juried exhibition at Masur Museum of Art in Monroe, La., juried by Sandra Firman, director and chief curator of the University of Colorado Art Museum — through June 20. On April 23 and 24, Aaron will present a two-day encaustic intermediate level workshop at Art Students League of Denver. She and ASLD colleague Victoria Eu-
Town, Phoenix, Miami, New York City and my hometown of Youngstown, Ohio.” Youngstown, a once-thriving steel town, shaped Aaron’s interest in gritty urban landscapes that carries into her abstract artwork today. “Each painting tells a story,” she said. They are richly colored, intricately layered and draw a viewer into a different world.
banks will co-curate a regional juried exhibition, “Wax Stories,” to run in October at the Niza Knoll Gallery in Denver. The juror will be the Arvada Center’s chief curator, Collin Parson. (Prospectus posted on CAFÉ, the Call for Entry site.) As she moves through spring and summer, Aaron will probably be formulating plans for 2016 exhibitions as well.
Art exhibit at church is explosion of color Painter has background as musician, merchant
IF YOU GO Sidney Ann Pitchford’s exhibit at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd. (at East Hampden Avenue) in Cherry Hills Village, is open during daytime hours and Sunday services through April 20. Visit sidneysart.com.
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Painter Sidney Ann Pitchford brings many skills to her exhibit of paintings at First Plymouth Congregational Church in Cherry Hills Village. She has been an art teacher, singer, professional entertainer, art supply store owner — and prolific painter of large oil canvases. Her current exhibit, which runs through April 20, includes the exotic tropical-looking angel trumpet flowers she loves to paint and some works with crosses and spiritual images. She moved to Colorado previously with her late husband, a contractor, and in 2009, taught painting at the
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Garage Gallery in Littleton. When he developed ALS, the couple returned to Florida, following his wish, but she has moved back since he passed away. Pitchford is interested in getting acquainted in the Metro area arts community and said she just finished teaching for the Park Hill artist’s club. She hopes to find arts activities in Highlands Ranch, where she has made her home—or perhaps try to get an arts group started. And, she wants to continue teaching as well as showing and selling her work in Colorado. From the age of 12, when she moved to Evansville, Indiana, the arts have been part of her life. Her music took her to Naples, Florida, where she performed as a singer/songwriter and studied fine art with her earnings. She taught students of all ages at the Von Liebig Art Center in Naples and exhibited her paintings in the area. Her website offers a look at a number of colorful paintings, including “Blue Boat,” a 2015 painting.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY Democrats executive committee meets at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social-discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information. DOUGLAS COUNTY Republican
Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www.dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org.
THE HIGHLANDS Club meets every last Friday of the month at the Cafe Mon Ami, 9579 S. University, Unit No. 150, at 7 a.m. Speakers of local, state and national political office address the group. Call Rick Murray at 303-933-3292, or e-mail at rickmrry@yahoo.com.
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Highlands Ranch artist Sidney Ann Pitchford paints in her studio. Photo courtesy of Sidney Pitchford
tions.com) invites business owners to attend its meeting held each Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle. There is no charge to attend a meeting as a guest. Please visit www. thebniconnections.com or contact Jack Rafferty, 303-4142363 or jrafferty@hmbrown.com.
2-3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Corner Bakery Café, 1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch. Build your network, grow your business, network less. Our events are structured to connect professionals with the resources, power partners and leaders to expand their business and the business of others. Open to all industries, includes 30 minutes of open networking and organized introductions to the group. Cost: $12 non-CERTUS members at the door. First participants pay half price. RSVP not required. More info about CERTUS™ Professional Network at http://www.CertusNetwork.com.
HIGHLANDS RANCH Business Leads Inc., call Dale Weese at 303-978-0992. HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber Leads Group meets at 11:45 a.m. Mondays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Jim Wolfe at 303-703-4102. HIGHLANDS RANCH Chamber of Commerce, call 303-791-3500. HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Le Peep on South Quebec Street. Call Kathy at 303-692-8183. HIGHLANDS RANCH Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at The Egg and I in Town Center at Dorchester and Highlands Ranch Parkway. Call Del Van Essen at 303-302-3139. THE LEAGUE of Women Voters of
BUSINESS LEADS Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at LePeep at Quebec Street and County Line Road. Call Rita Coltrane at 303-792-3587.
Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-798-2939. The group is open to residents of Douglas County.
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help your business grow. Let us help you to put more dollars in your pocket. Meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Mimi’s Café, 9155 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. Contact Scott Tschappat at 303-757-2979 or stschappat@comcast. net for information.
LITTLETON LETIP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. NETWORKING FOR the Not-Working meets from 8:30-10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. If you are looking for a safe environment in which to learn, share and be encouraged, come to a meeting. Visit chcc.org/career for more information.
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CHESS CLUB meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Drop in to play a serious social game; no fees or charges. Clocks and ratings rarely used. Sets and boards provided. An informal ladder helps to pair you against your equals; all ages welcome. Contact Frank Atwood, 720-260-1493 or highlandsranchlibrarychess.org. DOUGLAS COUNTY Elks Lodge 2873 meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. The lodge is actively seeking a permanent venue in the Castle Rock area. All “Stray Elks” are invited to attend and to be involved in the growth and activities of this new social and community service organization. Call 303-941-0135 or e-mail swgilbert@comcast.net. Clubs continues on Page 23
April 16, 2015
‘Six Dance Lessons’ never trips up Parker Continued from Page 15
Show brings experienced actors together at Vintage
Coors Field a hit on Thrillist
Thrillist.com, the national web arbiter of all that’s hip and cool, has amassed its ranking of every Major League Baseball stadium based on its food and drink in honor of the new season. Here’s what the site said: “In honor of opening day, we took it upon ourselves to rank all the MLB stadiums based on food and drink. We awarded extra points for local-centric foods, creativity, and craft beer dominance. We deducted points for weird-for-the-sake-ofweird Frankenfoods. Ready? Play ball...” Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies, registered a respectable No. 9. The Rockies played their home opener on April 10. See how the rest of the ballparks ranked at www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/food-and-drink-in-every-majorleague-baseball-stadium.
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lily (Deborah Persoff ) is fussily rearranging furniture in her apartment when the doorbell rings. It’s Michael Minetti (Preston Britton), the dance instructor she’d hired — to hopefully spin away her overwhelming loneliness. Things don’t get off to a good start: much younger than his proper 70-year-old cliIF YOU GO ent, he’s had a hard day and “Six Dance Lessons in Six swears at her. She’s calling Weeks” plays through May 3 at the office to cancel and he’s Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton begging her not to. Thus St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 starts “Six Dance Lessons in p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 Six Weeks.” p.m. Sundays and May 2. Tickets: Lesson 1 is the Swing $28/$24 advance. 303-856Dance, which they eventu7830, vintagetheatre.com. ally manage. Director Craig Bond adds a nice touch with a projection of the dancers on the back wall of Aurora’s Vintage Theatre to carry the audience between each scene while actors change costumes. Lesson 2 is the Tango and Michael arrives carrying a rose, although feathers soon start to fly again. He had lied about a nonexistent wife who worked at a veterinary hospital and Lily had checked up on her. “I didn’t know you well enough to be honest with you,” he replies, and she mutters something about him “being in the pantry,” meaning closet. The storm clears and they tango. By lesson 3, the Waltz, he arrives formally dressed, as is Lily. He has checked up on her: the husband she’s talked about as about-to-appear actually died six years ago — “an older woman without a husband is just invisible,” she says,
Deborah Persoff and Preston Britten practice the Tango in “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” at Vintage Theatre through May 3. Photo by Denver Mind Media
Denver Silent Film Festival coming
The Denver Silent Film Festival has announced its 2015 event scheduled for April 24 through 26. The 2015 DSFF will be held in a new location: Davis Auditorium, Sturm Hall on the University of Denver campus, 2000 E. Asbury Ave. This year’s event begins at 7:30 p.m. April 24 with a centennial celebration of Denver’s own Douglas Fairbanks in “The Thief of Bagdad” (1924), directed by Raoul Walsh and co-starring Julanne Johnston as the princess. Ticket prices range from $5 to $12 per film. Weekend festival passes available. For complete film schedule and prices, visit www.denversilentfilmfest.org.
wilting. He pops on a top hat and they waltz. The script is nicely crafted by Richard Alfieri, who has also worked in films, acted, written novels and produced for television. It carries the two conflicting characters into a meaningful relationship that looks as though it will last long after the lessons are finished. The two actors, who have a combined 17 shows for Vintage Theatre in their resumes, are comfortable in their parts and nicely paced throughout the production as their characters grow into a true friendship. The performances reflect careful direction — they could so easily be played over-thetop, looking for laughs, but they’re not. This is a good choice for the smaller theater at Vintage and offers some food for thought on tolerance as well.
Overheard
Eavesdropping on a woman signing up for a GHIN handicap card at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club: “I’d rather have a vodka card than a GHIN card.”
‘Boomtown’ may feel familiar to audience Denver is seen through lens of dance, music
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Dancers in the Wonderbound Dance Company rehearse for a performance of “Boomtown” with the band, Chimney Choir, which wrote original music for the production. The performance will be at Lone Tree Arts Center on April 25. Courtesy photo
By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com From the moment he heard Chimney Choir, Wonderbound’s inventive director/choreographer Garrett Ammon saw a vision for his next collaborative effort to meld music and dance into a new production. Chimney Choir is a Denver indie/rock band with a flair for the theatrical, with varied instrumentalists who have performed internationally. Both organizations reflect the vitality of Denver’s young artistic community. A conversation started, and a rough storyline was developed for “Boomtown”: A young man leaves his boring home in Floptown to pursue the girl of his dreams to Boomtown — “or maybe that’s what he thought he was looking for,” said Wonderbound spokesperson Amber Blais. He has a bunch of mishaps as he seeks his way. The audience will be able to recognize landmarks, history and stereotypes. Denver is described as “a place where natives are rare and everyone you meet talks of how this place has enchanted them into calling it home … ‘Boomtown’ explores the longing we all feel to find where we belong.” David Rynhart of Chimney Choir writes about exploring Denver. “Not only as a city, but as a unique circumstance that has brought us all together. It is changing every minute. It is becoming the face of all those moving here, living here, creating here. As we find ourselves in Denver, Denver finds itself in us.” When Ammon and Chimney Choir agreed on a storyline and project development many months ago, the band started creating 25 new songs and Ammon began choreographing with his dancers, who are skilled in developing characters. Boomtown represents Denver, incorporating its history and recognizing well-loved sites. AmMon and his wife/co-director Dawn Fay—with Won-
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IF YOU GO The Wonderbound company and Chimney Choir will introduce “Boomtown” at 7:30 p.m. on April 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. on April 19 at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights. 303292-4700, wonderbound.com. Tickets: $22-$47. • “Boomtown” moves south to Lone Tree Arts Center at 8 p.m.
April 25. Address: 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Tickets: $41/$37. • On June 20 (7:30 p.m.) and 21 (2 p.m.), the production will appear at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets: $40/$30/ $15, 720-898-7200, arvadacenter. org.
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Author to address historical society Nature writer Mary Taylor Young of Castle Rock will speak at a Highlands Ranch Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. April 20. The location is the upstairs auditorium at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Guests are welcome. She will talk about geology, history, wildlife and personalities. Copies of her book, “Rocky Mountain National Park: The First 100,” will be available. Info@HighlandsRanchHistoricalSociety.org.
Pottery sale set
The Arapahoe Community College Clay Club will hold its Spring Pottery Sale from April 23-25 in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex on the east side of the Main Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Admission is free and the sale is open to the public. (Need a gift for a graduate or a bride?) Hours: April 23, 4-8 p.m.; April 24, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; April 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Broadway star
Jarrod Spector is cast in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on Broadway, but will fly to Denver on April 26 for his 7:30 p.m. appearance at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. He will perform favorites from Frankie Valli to the Beatles and Paul McCartney to Freddie Mercury. Tickets: 720-509-1000, LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
‘Beyond’ exhibit to open
The annual “Greenwood and Beyond” photography exhibit opens with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on April 18 at Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. The show’s theme
director, it will be sent to six other museC ums across the country. Hours: noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays; noon to 9 p.m. c Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. e Tickets: $8/$5, 12 and under free. 303-2987554, mcadenver.org. B
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is “The Past: Traditional Process; The Present: Digital; The Future: Anything New,” which will be juror Jim Sidinger’s lecture topic on April 23. Sidinger is a black-and-white interpretive landscape photographer with a passion for the Great Plains. Admission is free. Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 303-797-1779.
Nature writer Mary Taylor Young of Castle Rock will speak to the Highlands Ranch Historical Society at 7 p.m. on April 20 at Southridge Recreation Center about her book, “Rocky Mountain Nationa Park: The First 100 Years.” Courtesy photo
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Doors Open Denver
StarFest Denver will be held April 17-19 at the Marriott Denver Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. (just north of Belleview/east of Interstate 25) in Greenwood Village. Richard Dean Anderson (Stargate SG-1) is a headline guest. As Jack O’Neill, he appeared in over 177 episodes of “Stargate: Atlantis” and “Stargate: Universe.” Opens at 3 p.m. April 17 and runs until 6 p.m. on April 19. Tickets: $55 weekend pass; $35 Saturday or Sunday; child: $15/$24. StarFestDenver.com.
The April meeting of the Parker Writers Group will be from 2-4 p.m. on April 19 in the Parker Library Meeting Room, 10851 Crossroads Drive, Parker. “Tapping into the Culture of Your Reader” will be speaker J. Christine Richards’ topic. By using our culture, including history, mythology, religion, politics, social unrest and other factors, we create a deeper connection with our readers. All are welcome — no reservations needed. The Denver Architectural Foundation presents “Doors Open Denver” on April 25 and 26 at many significant buildings in the city. Most are not open to the public otherwise. For information on locations and scheduled events, see doorsopendenver.com.
Mothersbaugh extended “Mark Motherspaugh: Myopia” is extended through April 26 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver. Curated by Adam Lerner, MoCA
The Denver Art Museum announced at the end of March that admission to all youths 18 and under will be free for the next five years, thanks to a grant from museum trustee Scott Rieman and the Rieman Foundation. A one-year grant from Kaiser Permanente also supports this program. Denverartmuseum. org.
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Dia Del Nino Celebration will be from noon to 4 p.m. April 26 at the Denver Art Museum Complex, Denver Public Library, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center and Byers-Evans House Museum. A special presentation with live music and dance will be at the Denver Art Museum, which will offer free admission April 25-26 as part of Doors Open Denver.
Musical legacy celebrated
The Englewood Historic Preservation Society will present “J.L. Gerardi and his bands, an Historical Contribution to Englewood” at 3 p.m. April 24 at Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Dr. Gerardi was band and orchestra leader at Englewood High School from 1963-1988 and directed the Broncos’ band for many years. He was Englewood’s Citizen of the Year in 1994. Open to the public. Free admission. 720-254-1897.
Senior volunteers build toys for kids Activities help create smiles around world Staff report Rotarians Don Clausen, Bob Kramer and Wayne Wagener have been working with some residents of Lincoln Meadows Senior Living assembling toy cars for Toys for God’s Kids. Volunteers who live at the retirement center near Lincoln Avenue and Oswego Street have assembled more than 2,800 toy cars for distribution in more than 130 countries. Toys for God’s Kids is a volunteer organization that creates sturdy toy cars from recycled wood for underprivileged children all over the world. Debra Scifo, director of Toys for God’s Kids, says the group’s mission has added retirement and nursing homes to its SmileMaker network producing and assembling toy cars.
“TFGK is in partnership with businesses in the community to assemble the toy cars. TFGK provides kits of finished car parts for groups of employees to assemble,” Scifo said. Currently, the cars they are assembling are earmarked for distribution in Third World countries via Project C.U.R.E.’s Kits for Kids program. Kits for Kids provides personal hygiene and basic “medicine cabinet” items that are scarce in developing countries, according to a press release from the Parker Rotary. Volunteers fill bright red nylon backpacks with a toy car and other essentials for distribution worldwide. Project C.U.R.E. is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that provides medical supplies throughout the world. For more information check out its website, www.projectcure.org. For more information about the SmileMaker assembly network, go to www.toysforgodskids. org.
From left, Harry Taylor, Rod Street, Don Clausen, Bob Kramer, Dewey Henkel and Frank Womack help assemble toy cars at Lincoln Meadows Senior Living. The senior facility is working with Parker Rotary to build the toys for kids in 130 countries. Courtesy photo
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“Motherhood Out Loud,” by various writers, returns to the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver, from April 24 to May 31. Directed by Dave Shirley, this series of readings looks at the comedy and challenge of parenthood from many perspectives. It’s literary and funny. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26.50/$23.50, avenuetheater.com, 303321-5925.
‘Godspell’ revival “Godspell” in its latest Broadway version plays through May 3 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays (2 p.m. Sundays, may 3.) Tickets: 303-9353044, minersalley.com.
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Denver. Directed by Janine Ann Kellenbach. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and April 30. Tickets: 11minutestheatre. com. (Adult material.)
New plays
“Colorado Playwrights New Play Showcase” runs April 17 to May 17 at Spark Theater, 985 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Directed by each playwright. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. “Banzai Package” by Russell Weisfeld, April 17-25; “Dot Gone” by Max Cabot, April 26-May 8; “Stage Fright” by Lauren Woodbury, May 9-17. Tickets: $10 each, sparktheater.org.
Harmonious happening
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” by Roger Bean and Brian William Baker plays through April 26 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Directed by Robert Wells. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. April 19. Tickets: $23-$42, 303-794-2787,
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Couple wades into fight against trafficking Coloradans took up cause after shocking event in China By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdianndo@colorado communitymedia.com Castle Rock’s Gianni Vecchiarelli was on a business trip to China in 2011 when an evening of karaoke with a factory boss and handful of co-workers changed his life. The karaoke nights, or KTV as they are called in China, were not an uncommon occurrence. They are typically nights of food, drinks and singing — a bonding experience for businessmen and friends. This evening was different. “We walked into a room and ordered a drink. We started ordering food and a parade • There are 1.2 of girls came in. We million children were asked to order trafficked each a girl. Any girl, anyyear. thing you want,” Vecchiarelli said. • Trafficking is a “That was just the $32 billion-perlast straw at that year industry. point. That’s when we decided to start • There are doing more.” currently 27 million Gianni and his slaves worldwide (more than at wife, Betsy, began any other time in donating to orhuman history). ganizations that fought human traf• In the United ficking in 2010, afStates, 17,500 ter the earthquake people are in Haiti. Gianni’s trafficked each year experience in and the average China inspired the age of those victims couple to try and is 14 years old. do more than just give. • There are an “After he left estimated 200,000 that KTV night he slaves working in called me in tears America. and said, ‘Bets, we’ve got to do • It is estimated something. This that 5,000 women is wrong,’ ” Betsy are trafficked and said. “It clearly raped for a profit made an impact every year in the on him and you city of Atlanta can see the emoalone. tion in my eyes today. It’s bigger than • Every minute us.” of every day, two The couple children are sold wanted to get and forced into sex more involved and slavery. scoured the InterSource: Set Them net for charities. Free “There were a few awareness organizations around, but not many people were doing anything to actually fight it, boots on the ground, rescuing victims and putting them
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Gianni and Betsy Vecchiarelli with friends and supports at the 2014 Set Them Free Off-road event. Courtesy photo into safe houses,” Gianni said. They found the International Justice Mission, which did the work they were hoping to support. “What else can we do? We can’t finically give any more money than we already are, and I’m not a social worker, or an attorney, or Liam Neeson with his special set of skills to go in there and knock down doors, but I saw my Jeep outside and my mind stated going a million miles an hour about this off-road event,” Gianni said. The Vecchiarellis created their own nonprofit called Set Them Free, and in 2014 they hosted their first off-road event in Colorado to raise money to fight human trafficking. Set Them Free Off Road 2014 raised more than $26,000 and funded a complex rescue operation in Mumbai, India. The event funded the provision of local investigative personnel, a safe home for each girl and legal counsel for all six victims of sexual slavery. The rescue operation alone cost approximately $4,500. Each victim received the opportunity to return to her family (if it was a safe situation) as well as physical, emotional and psychological abuse counseling. The 2014 event featured 200 participants, 100 vehicles and more than 30 corporate sponsors. “We were able to give inside of our own means and make an impact, but it wasn’t matching our desire to make real lasting change and give beyond ourselves,” Gianni said. “Set Them Free has really provided a vehicle for not only us to do that but for other people to as well.”
A second off-road event is scheduled for this year and will be held June 26 at the Arrowhead Point Camping Resort in Buena Vista. Set Them Free has also recently launched an online boutique as part of its website. It is called rEACH and it sells hand-made jewelry. “A lot of times what you see is that these girls will be rescued out of their brothel or away from their pimp but then not have any skills to then start a new life,” Betsy said. “Every time a person purchases an item from rEACH, 50 percent of that money goes to the victim herself. The other 50 percent goes to Set Them Free’s fundraising.” For more information about Set Them Free and the rEACH Boutique, visit www. set-them-free.org.
Gianni and Betsy Vecchiarelli. The Castle Rock couple’s nonprofit Set Them Free fights human trafficking and sex slavery both in the United States and abroad. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando
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Review: ‘The Longest Ride’ tells two love stories, old and new By Sandy Cohen Associated Press
Ever since “The Notebook’’ made moviegoers swoon in 2004, Nicholas Sparks’ name has been synonymous with teary-eyed romance. The author’s latest novel adapted for the big screen, “The Longest Ride,’’ is no exception, offering two love stories at once. But the most heartfelt affair here isn’t between its impossibly goodlooking stars; it’s shared by a couple 70 years their senior through a story told in flashbacks. Sophia (Britt Robertson) and Luke (Scott Eastwood, son of Clint) comprise the younger pair. She’s an art-history student at North Carolina’s Wake Forest University with plans to work in a New York gallery. He’s a competitive bull rider trying to claim the national title. They meet when her friends persuade her to go to the rodeo. He’s in the ring, and during a stunt, his cowboy hat flies off and lands right in her lap. Obviously, they have to go on a date. A convoluted and unrealistic set of circumstances lead them to meet Ira (Alan Alda), a widowed curmudgeon who clings to a collection of love letters he wrote to his late wife. It is through these letters that the young couple, and the audience, learns about Ira’s love affair with Ruth. Told through extended, sepia-tinted flashbacks, the young Ira ( Jack Huston) and Ruth (Oona Chaplin) share the kind of romance that movies are made for. It was love at first sight for the two, who meet in the early days of World War II. By the time he’s called to serve, they’re a couple, and Ruth waits for Ira until an injury sends him home for good. Despite years of personal challenges, they keep their marriage intact. The letters, and the flashback sequences they inspire, reveal “the longest ride’’ has nothing to do with bull-riding: It’s about Ira and Ruth’s
lifelong love. While ostensibly meant to illustrate the timeless nature of romance, the richness of this relationship makes its modern foil seem superficial by comparison. Eastwood is a fitting cowboy, handsome and sculpted, with a touch of his dad’s famous swagger. He’s believable as a bull rider, and shows enough vulnerable charm to be a romantic leading man. The cherubic, pillow-lipped Robertson makes for a fine potential partner. She’s pretty and sweet, yet headstrong and focused when it comes to her future. Both actors are easy on the eyes, but lack the fireworks, and just plain fire, to be a truly convincing onscreen romance. The script by Craig Bolotin sets up each couple as sacrificing for love, but Sophia and Luke’s struggle just doesn’t seem as serious. The unnecessary setting of Sophia’s sorority house doesn’t help: Her sisters apparently exist only to wax euphoric about her date’s looks, then disappear from the narrative. “I want a cowboy,’’ one says. Both couples are filmed lovingly by George Tillman Jr. (“Soul Food’’), who was inspired by his own 25-year marriage to helm the story. He also brings a gritty realism to the bull-riding shots, using a rider’s-view camera to convey the power and intensity of the animal and sport. If only the same power and intensity existed in Sophia and Luke’s love affair. Still, the film is likely to satisfy Sparks fans. And it brings something new to the romance genre: bull riding. “The Longest Ride,’’ a 20th Century Fox release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “some sexuality, partial nudity and some war and sports action.’’ Running time: 124 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.
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Shoppers look over the products at the Just Between Friends of Douglas County event April 10 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The event gives local families a chance to sign up as consignors to sell the new and gently used children’s and maternity items their families have outgrown. Courtesy photo
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FALCON YOUTH Sports Association baseball
board meeting is at 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244.
FALCON YOUTH Sports Association executive board meetings are at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Community Association offices, 48 W. Springer Drive. Call 303-791-6244. HIGHLANDS RANCH Cycling Club has weekly
rides and a variety of cycling experiences for the cycling enthusiast. The club also meets regularly for club business. Visit www.highlandsranchcycling.com or call Bernie Greenberg, 303-791-6792.
HIGHLANDS RANCH Garden Club. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a novice, you will always find something of interest at the Highlands Ranch Garden Club. For information, visit www.hrgc.org. RUNNING CLUB meets at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday
in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Walkers, joggers and runners are welcome. Call John at 720-842-5520.
SALTY DOG Sailing Club If you love to sail or want
to try, if you don’t have a boat, if you have a boat but don’t sail enough because you cannot find a crew, the Salty Dog Sailing Club is for you. The club meets the second Thursday of the month. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with the business meeting commencing at 7 p.m. Go to www.saltydog.org for meeting locations and directions.
YOGA CLASS. Health Ministries at St. Andrew United
Methodist Church welcomes the community to their health class: Yoga helps improve flexibility, balance, alignment, posture, toning, strengthening, relaxation and awareness. Class is offered from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Sessions are 10 weeks, and drop-ins are welcome. Cost is $90 per 10 weeks or $15 per session. All levels are welcome. For information, contact the leader Martha who has taught yoga for many years, Call 720-480-2164, ihealing@msn.com. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.
Service
AMERICAN LEGION Highlands Ranch Post 1260 meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Northridge Recreation Center, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Call 720-663-1260. MANSION TOURS. The Highlands Ranch Metro Dis-
trict invites the public to visit the Highlands Ranch Mansion for free during regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every
Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.HighlandsRanchMansion. com or call 303-791-0177.
TAIZE-STYLE SERVICE, a meditative hour of prayer, song, scripture and the labyrinth, is offered from 6:457:45 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3350 E. White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch. Child care is provided for this hour. The labyrinth is also available for individual meditation and prayer from 4 p.m. until the service on fourth Thursday, and from 4-8 p.m. on the second Thursdays. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www. st-andrew-umc.com.
Social
HIGH PLAINS Chapter, Order of DeMolay, meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Monday in the Parker area. With Walt Disney, Mel Blanc and Walter Cronkite counted among its alumni, you won’t find another organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21 years that offers character building, leadership training, and life skill development more than DeMolay. Contact the chapter for more information. Email:highplainsdemolay@gmail.com or Visit www.coloradodemolay.org.
BREAKFAST CLUB Singles 50 plus meets the third Saturday each month at the Ridge Grill, Castle Pines North Country Club, 1414 Castle Pines Parkway. This is an active singles group with opportunities to make new friends while enjoing various activities such as dinners, sports, theater, etc. Reservations are required; cost is price of your meal. Make reservations or find information by calling 303814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. The website is www.TBC50plus.org.
HIGHLANDS RANCH Concert Band Swing Shift offer a number of free concerts open to the public. Each performance is geared to provide quality entertainment in a fun and family friendly atmosphere. We rehearse Wednesdays at ThunderRidge High School, 1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, from 6:15-7:45 p.m. for our Swing Shift group and from 7:45-9:15 p.m. for the concert band group. To join email membership@hrconcertband. org. Our website is www.hrconcertband.org.
CASTLE ROCK Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com.
HIGHLANDS RANCH Genealogical Society meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Highlands Ranch Library at 7 p.m.
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Metro Jewish Community Company. Call 303-470-6652.
FRIENDSHIPS ARE Golden is a local nonprofit club organized through love and collections of Sam Butcher’s Precious Moments Figures. Throughout the year we provide support to local charities. We meet once a month on the fourth Thursday of every month at Julie’s Hallmark 9441 S University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information please contact Bry at Julie’s Hallmark 303-683-1146. GENEALOGY 101 is a small group of novice and advanced non-professional genealogists who meet at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in Room 206 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The group is geared to assist each other in our journeys into discovering the lives of our ancestors. No fees. GREAT BOOKS. Great Books Discussion Groups meet at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock (Philip S. Miller). Great Books is a forum for thoughtful adults to read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry and drama. Afternoon and evening times are available; groups meet once every 2-4 weeks. No registration is required. For information, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
EVERY MORNING MY HUMAN SHAVES OFF HIS FACE FUR, HE’S FUNNY LIKE THAT. —TUCK adopted 05-04-11
HIGHLANDS BREAKFAST Optimists meet every first and third Mondays from 7-8 a.m. at Le Peep Grill at County Line and Quebec Street. Call Miles Hardee, 303973-6409.
HIGHLANDS RANCH Historical Society meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road. Great programs ($1 voluntary donation for non-members) and group rate tours offered including some RTD tours. Leave message at 641-715-3900 ext. 147406, email HRHistoricalSociety@comcast.net or see www.highlandsranchhistoricalsociety.org . HIGHLANDS RANCH Jaycees meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center. The meetings are open for people ages 21-40. Call Suzy Driscoll at 303-791-1049. HIGHLANDS RANCH Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at IHOP Restaurant, 9565 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Visit www.HighlandsRanchLions.org or contact Corky Carlson at 303-791-0099 or ddcc2@ddccnotary.com. THE HIGHLANDS Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/ highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@ hotmail.com for more information. HIGHLANDS RANCH Optimists meets at 7
a.m. Wednesdays at Le Peep on Broadway south of C-470. New members are welcome. Call Ken Wolfle at 303-470-6017.
HIGHLANDS RANCH Pi Beta Phi Alumnae
Club meets on a regular basis. Contact Marlyce Buch at 720-207-1490 or marlycebuch@aol.com.
HIGHLANDS RANCH Rotary Club meets the first four Thursdays every month for lunch from 12:10-1:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf Club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd. Each lunch features a speaker. The Rotary is a networking, service and social club. Contact Joe Roos at 720-648-5558. HIGHLANDS RANCH Senior Club Enjoy board/card games, monthly luncheons with professional entertainment, genealogy group, walking and hiking groups plus much more. Most activities at the Highlands Ranch Southridge Recreation Center. Monthly newsletter available at the four rec centers and the library; or go to www.hrcaonline.org (click on “Programs and Events”, then to “Senior Programming” to find the HRSC newsletter, which includes a contact and phone number for each activity. Newcomers welcome. HIGHLANDS RANCH Singles Happy Hour, also known as Southeast Singles since many people are from Littleton and Lone Tree too, meets the first Thursday of every month from 6-8:30 p.m. Visit www.hrsingles.com for locations and more information. This group is for ages 40-60s. Contact Corinna Robert at 303-773-1810 or corinnamke@aol. com. Pay for your own drinks and appetizers. HIGHLANDS RANCH Toastmasters meets from 6:45-8 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Eastridge Recreation Center, 8568 South University Blvd. Toastmasters helps members learn to speak better, and it does so in a positive and friendly manner. New members always welcome. Call Emily at 720-233-3807. HIGHLANDS RANCH Writers’ Group, call 303-791-7703.
JUST DESSERTS St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to our free Social Justice 3rd Friday movie series, which broadly touches many social issues facing our culture today. May have content not appropriate for children. Contact Heidi Parish, 720-206-5733 or Daryl Shute, 303-903-0653. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Call 303-794-2683 for more information or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com. KINGDOM KNITTERS creates prayer shawls that are given to people who are ill, grieving or just in need of comfort. Shawls can be picked up at the Cherry Hills’ reception desk from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Join us for knitting from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Mondays in the Fireside Room at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd, Highlands Ranch. We gladly accept yarn donations. Visit www.chcc.org or call 303-791-4100. LA LECHE League of Highlands Ranch meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Monday of the month. Call Barb at 303-7914243. MEN’S MINISTRY Breakfast meets at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd. Call 303-794-2683 or visit www.st-andrew-umc.com.
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THINGS DO THEATER/SHOWS Marvelous Wonderettes
Town Hall Arts Center presents “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” an off-Broadway hit that takes you back to the 1958 Springfield High School prom. The production opens continues through Sunday, April 26. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 6:30 p.m. show Sunday, April 19. Tickets are available at the center’s box office or online at www.townhallartscenter.org/marvelous-wonderettes.
Wonderbound - Boomtown Steppin’ Out Gala
Friends for Families First plans its annual Steppin’ Out Gala, which supports the work of Families First. The gala “Mambo is Miami” is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at DoubleTree by Hilton, Denver Tech Center. The evening includes a silent auction, passed tapas, Latin-inspired cocktails, fine dining, a live auction and musical entertainment by Rockslide. Call 303-745-0327 or go to www.FamiliesFirstColorado.org.
Concert Based on Anne Frank
Voices West will perform a full-length choral work based on “The Diary of Anne Frank,” coinciding with Holocaust Remembrance Day and the International Days of Remembrance. The concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood; and at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver. Tickets available at http://voiceswest.org. Voices West was founded in 1978 as the Littleton Choral Society. It is now one of the largest auditioned choral organizations in the Denver area.
World War II, Holocaust Program
A free Douglas County Libraries program will focus on World War II and the Holocaust. Yom Hashoah will recount life during World War II for the Holocaust Remembrance Day Event at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Register at www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org or 303-791-7323.
The wildly creative and inspirational dance company Wonderbound makes its Lone Tree Arts Center debut in this Colorado-themed performance. Collaborating with Chimney Choir, the company asks you to journey into the realms of personal myth and the power of place. Performance is at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1007 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Sounds of Music Dinner Theater
St. Andrew United Methodist Church presents “The Sounds of Music,” a dinner theater presentation featuring selections from “The Sound of Music,”“Les Miserable,”“Phantom of the Opera,” and more. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend as the Charles Wesley Choir, the hand bell choirs, St. Andrew Sisters and other musicians perform at 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, and at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Tickets include a professionally catered meal and musical presentation. Tickets are available online only at www.st-andrew-umc.com, and are on sale until Monday, May 4.
MUSIC/CONCERTS Yellowjackets
The South Metro Health Alliance presents “A Lifetime of Mental Wellness for Women” from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at Centura Health IT Department in Englewood. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. Women often try to do it all. They can ignore their mental well-being as they strive to take care of others, have a meaningful work life and be the “perfect woman.” This class will help increase awareness and understanding of how women’s mental health is a vital component of overall wellness throughout our lives. Mental health is health. This class is designed for anyone who has an interest in the mental wellness of women. The class will help you to understand typical challenges for women’s mental health, and learn some signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, plus when professional help is needed. Reservations required; go to www. smhaco.org/meetings. Questions can be directed to Traci Jones by calling 303-793-9615 or emailing traci@smhaco.org.
Family Hiking Season
Toby Parker, author of “Mountaineer Books: The Best Front Range Hikes for Children,” will talk about selecting age and ability appropriate trails at a free Douglas County Libraries program, at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Books are available for sale and signing. Register at www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org or 303-791-7323.
Leash Walking, Good Manners
Misha May Foundation Dog Training and Rescue in Lakewood presents a leash walking and good manners class from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group, 3760 S. Lipan St., Englewood. Does your dog pull? Does your dog ignore you? Does your dog get really excited? Are your walks stressful and less fun than you would like? Join us for some tools and techniques to help you and your dog enjoy your walk together. Registration is required at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or 303-239-0382.
Star Edwards, harp instructor, musician and author, presents “My Irish Genealogy Inspired by Music,” from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Presentation is an exploration of the music of Star’s ancestors. She will play music from her family’s roots in County Cork, interspersed with family history. In addition Star features music from the 1940s to honor her father’s uncle’s band, Sandy Edwards and the Texas Pals. Contact Joyce4Books@ gmail.com or go to www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.
Ballroom Dance Party
Chocolate Lovers Program
Jarrod Spector Concert
Estate Planning Seminar
The star of Jersey Boys, Jarrod Spector played the iconic “Frankie Valli” for four years on Broadway, garnering standing ovations night after night. Now starring in Broadway’s “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” Jarrod earned his first Tony nomination for his portrayal of Barry Mann. His concert features some of the most recognizable songs from the 60’s through today including “Splish Splash”, “Even Now,”“Hallelujah,”“Misery” with even a little Led Zep and Bon Jovi thrown in. Jarrod will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1007 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Pianist Performs Free Concert
Pianist Stephen Fiess performs at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. The concert is free and open to the public. Fiess has a master’s degree in piano performance and a doctor of musical arts degree in piano performance, pedagogy and literature. He is an organist at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Centennial.
Music Arts Festival
Vendors and artists are needed to set up booths at the 10 annual Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival. Register now through Friday, May 8. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contact info@hrmafestival.org or visit www.hrmafestival.org. th
Arapahoe Community College’s Clay Club hosts the annual Arapahoe Ceramic Guild spring pottery sale from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25, at the Colorado Gallery of the Arts. An opening reception is Thursday, April 23. Admission is free, and the sale is open to the public. Parking is free in all campus lots during the sale. Gallery hours are 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 23; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The gallery is on the first floor of the ACC Annex. Contact Vicky Smith at victoria.smith@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5948.
Highlands Ranch Community Association presents its annual Home Expo from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, at the Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Parking and admission are free. Exhibitors and industry resources will show their latest products, equipment and ideas to help homeowners find what they need to upgrade their home and improve their lives. Call 303-791-2500 or go to www. HRCAonline.org/Events.
The story of chocolate is a “rich” tale indeed. It involves aristocracy and slavery, innovation and coincidence. Pivotal roles were played by both Christopher Columbus and Hernando Cortéz. Join Active Minds from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, as we describe how extremely bitter cacao beans are transformed into one of the world’s most sought after flavors and tell chocolate stories such as the rise the luxury chocolate industry in Switzerland and the origins of the Hershey company. Program takes place at MorningStar of Littleton, 5344 S. Kipling Parkway, Littleton. Call 303-972-3030 to RSVP.
Explore Irish Genealogy through Music
ART Spring Pottery Sale
Home Expo
EVENTS Chocolate
The Yellowjackets’ name has been synonymous with jazz-fusion and smooth jazz for more than 30 years. With 25 albums under their belt, this quartet has evolved their band members and their sound over their illustrious career. After touring all over the world with their signature blend, this Grammy-award winning group comes to Lone Tree. Yellowjackets perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Call 720-509-1007 or go to www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Adventures in Dance presents its Fabulous 50s Ballroom Dance Party from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 207, Littleton. Dress in your 50s wear; refreshments and beverages will be served. Go to www.adventuresindance.com/ events.php.
Women’s Mental Wellness
in an exhibit through Monday, May 4, at Littleton Adventist Hospital. The art exhibit is sponsored by the Healing Arts Program of the Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation in support of the hospital. About two dozen original pieces of artwork on nature-inspired themes will be on view for the enjoyment of patients and the general public. The display will be in the gallery, in the corridor between the main hospital entrance and the outpatient entrance. Following the close of this art show, the exhibit will travel to the Parker Adventist Hospital from May 5 to July 6. Selected pieces will remain at the facility’s Cancer Center for an additional month.
Rec District Art Shows
South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s centers and the Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel feature month-long exhibits by local artists. Through April 30, Shel Spiegleman’s photographs will be on display at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, 303-708-3500. Spiegleman’s work also will on display through Aug. 30, at the golf club, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., 303-790-0202. At the Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, will be June Carbone’s exhibit Moments in Time, featuring watercolors, acrylics, water based oils and pastels. The works of the South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation (STAR) Hobby Club will be displayed at the Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, 303-797-8787.
Heritage Fine Arts Guild Exhibit
Member artists of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County will be featured
Hear the rich tale of chocolate’s history, from aristocracy and slavery to coincidence and innovation, in a free Active Minds lecture co-sponsored by Vi Living. The program will explore the rise of the luxury chocolate industry, and will begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, at the James H. LaRue Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Register at www. DouglasCountyLibraries.org or 303-791-7323. Dumb Friends League offers a free estate planning seminar “The 7 Secrets to Enhancing and Protecting Your Wealth,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver. Lunch is provided. Seating is limited. Register by Friday, April 17 by calling 720-241-7150 or email mgrimme@ddfl.org. Program is presented by Johni Hays, J.D., attorney and vice president, Thomas & Associates.
Author to Discuss New Book
David Levithan, co-author with John Green of “Will Grayson Will Grayson” and author of “Nick and Nora’s Infinite Play List,” will talk about his new book, “Hold Me Closer: The Tiny Cooper Story,” at a free Douglas County Libraries program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the James H. LaRue branch, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. Register at www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org or 303-791-7323.
Good Ol’ Fashioned Hoedown
Spend an afternoon in the country without leaving town. The Right Step presents a good old fashioned hoedown, featuring horse rides, horse painting, music, dancing, food, drinks, craft fair, equestrian fashion show, therapeutic riding demonstrations, a silent auction and more. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Coventry Farms, 7990 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. The Right Step is a therapeutic riding facility committed to equine therapy. Clients are all ages, with disabilities ranging from autism to traumatic brain injury. Tickets are available at www.therightstepinc.org. Contact Ted Coons at 720-980-4490.
Be Involved, Give Day
Friends, family, schools, businesses and community members are invited to give a morning of volunteer time. The Be Involved, Give Day, led by the South Metro Chamber of Commerce, is Saturday, April 25. Celebrate the day, the South Suburban Park Foundation and the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District will be hosting community trail clean-ups where we live, work and play. Grab your work gloves and come help clean the trails we all use and love. For information, or to register, go to www.sspf.org, or register through http://www. meetup.com/bestchamber/events/220652613/.
HEALTH 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: Friday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Tuesday, April 21, 12:30-6 p.m., Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton; Wednesday, April 22, 1:30-6 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton; Sunday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 303 N. Ridge Road, Castle Rock; Sunday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sant Nirankari Mission Blood Drive, 8380 S. Otis St., Littleton; Sunday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Providence Presbyterian Church, 18632 Pony Express Drive, Parker (contact Steve Mato, 281-799-8348). Calendar continues on Page 25
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Marketplace
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Antiques & Collectibles
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FARM & AGRICULTURE Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo
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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES
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Split & Delivered $225 Stacking available extra $25 Some delivery charges may apply depending on location. Hauling scrap metal also available (appliances, batteries etc.) Call 303-647-2475 or 720-323-2173 Dry Firewood Aspen, Pine, Cedar, Pinon, Oak & Hickory. Picked up or delivered Bedding and Stove Pellets Ayer Ranch TLC Black Forest 719-495-4842
Garage Sales Estate Sale at 5660 Cody Street Arvada Saturday, April 18th only 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Everything is for sale including house.
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Antiques, Tools, Housewares, misc. 7625 West 2nd Ave. Lakewood April 16th, 17th & 18th 8am-4pm Household Goods, Furniture, Tools, Tires and much more Everything Must Go! 491 South Kendall Street, Lakewood 80226 Saturday April 18th 8am-3pm
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TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale For sale 1991 Volkswagen Bus Runs great, excellent condition $8500/obo 505-652-6829
Boats and Water Sports For sale 14' Vagabond Sail Boat with Trailer $1200/obo (303)738-8824
Classic/Antique Cars Bus Conversion
Classic 57' Trailways Fully converted and ready to go cruising the interstate Sleeps 6 in Brighton $35,000 303-808-5614
RV’s and Campers 2007 McKenzie Starwood Starlite camper 31' loaded with extras including electric tongue jack + 2 batteries, 1 slide out, lots of sleep area including bunk beds $12,500 Call Jim (303)986-1153
Furniture Double reclining couch with matching recliner/rocker, very good condition, $400 obo. Coffee table & 2 end tables oak veneer with smoked glass, $100 obo. 303-660-9771.
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Free Nutrition, Cooking Class
Free Heart Health nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations are offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 (Eating on the Go); Wednesday, April 29 (Latest Research on Fats and Cholesterol) 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 303-7441065, www.southdenver.com.
Healthier Living Colorado
A program to help people face the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition such as heart disease, lung condition, diabetes or arthritis will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays, through May 18, at University Family Medicine, Park Meadows, 8080 E. Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree. The class is free and open to the community. For information and to register, contact Maripat Gallas, 303-984-1845 or maripat@ coaw.org. Go to www.coaw.org. The Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s bike ride is Saturday, June 13, at Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree. The ride will have three routes: Century (100 miles), Metric Century (62 miles) and a 10-mile ride. The fundraiser will benefit the Michael J. Fox
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Join Susan Buckley, RD, CDE, and Vicki Siegel, exercise physiologist, as they teach you the ins and outs of diabetes and how to control blood sugar. Program great if you have diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, or are just looking for a healthier, lower carbohydrate eating plan. Meet from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, April 20, at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. For information or to register, call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com.
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Learn to live with warfarin/Coumadin at the Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick and Thin program, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, at the South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Class provides an overview of warfarin therapy with an emphasis on safety. Class will also explore helping patients to make good decisions about what can affect medication and how to monitor it appropriately. Call 303-744-1065 or go to www.southdenver.com.
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Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The ride starts at 7 a.m. An expo will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Riders will be treated to lunch, a beer garden, live music, sponsor booths and activities. Live music will continue into the evening as Lone Tree presents the first show of its summer concert series. Registration is now open at www.pedaling4parkinsons.org.
EDUCATION Astronomy Star Parties
The Arapahoe Community College Astronomy Program will host its final star party during the spring 2015 semester from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Littleton campus. Party is free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary; dress appropriately for outdoor events. ACC will provide telescopes, hot cocoa and cookies. Contact jennifer.jones@arapahoe.edu or 303-797-5839.
School Silent Auction
Miner Real Estate and the Heritage Elementary PTO plan the school’s annual silent and live auction at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Auction items include spa gift certificates, golf outings, sports memorabilia, and more. The evening includes dinner, drinks and the silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit Heritage Elementary in Highlands Ranch. Call Carrie or Bob Miner at 303-290-7860.
Boot Scootin’ Boogie
Tickets are on sale now for the 18th annual Boot Scootin’ Boogie, featuring silent and live auctions, catered dinner, live music and dancing, photo booth, raffles, prizes and more. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 2, at the Wiens Ranch. Go to http://www.larkspurboot.org.
Fire Ecology Institute Registration
Colorado educators have until Wednesday, May 6 to apply for admittance to the 2015 Fire Ecology Institute for Educators, offered for the 14th year by the Colorado State Forest Service. Colorado educators for grades three through 12 are invited to apply. Workshops are scheduled for June 7-12 in Durango and July 6-11 in Florissant. Workshop fee includes lodging, meals, materials, instruction and field trips for the entire week. Continuing education credits are available. For information, contact Shawna Crocker at 303-278-8822 or visit www.coloradoplt.org to register online.
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SPORTS
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ThunderRidge goalie can’t be stopped Grizzles upend No. 1 Rock Canyon behind stellar play from Macias By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com ThunderRidge goalie Sabrina Macias was sick and throwing up before the Continental League soccer showdown against Rock Canyon. However, it would take more than an upset stomach to keep Macias from playing in the game because it matched the state’s top two Class 5A teams against each other in a key Continental League confrontation. By the end of the match, it was the Rock Canyon team that wasn’t feeling well. Macias, a senior and USA national team camper, was instrumental in helping ThunderRidge, ranked second in the CHSAANow. com poll, to a 1-0 win over top-ranked Rock Canyon April 7 at Shea Stadium. April Robinson, off a crossing pass from Shae Holmes, scored the decisive goal in the 67th minute just a while after Macias saved a penalty kick. The win kept ThunderRidge unbeaten at 7-0-0 and 3-0-0 in the league. The Jaguars, which beat Denver East 2-1 on April 8, is 8-1-0 and 4-1-0. Macias missed half a day of school and wasn’t feeling well during the warm-ups prior to the Rock Canyon game. “I felt awful before the game, but adrenalin took over,” Macias said. ThunderRidge head coach Chris Smith was glad Macias was able to play. “Sabrina saved us with absolutely topnotch goal keeping,” declared Smith. “The kid was coming off a stomach bug. She was throwing up before the game. She was over
ThunderRidge goalie Sabrina Macias makes a diving save, deflecting the Rock Canyon penalty kick shot away from the net during the April 7 game. Macias’ effort kept the game scoreless until her teammate scored in the second half to give the Grizzlies a 1-0 win. Photo by Tom Munds there in the corner a couple times, and we were like, can you go? My assistant kept pushing her, and she said `Let’s do it.’ Turn out to be one her best games.” In a scoreless game in the second half, Rock Canyon was awarded a penalty kick after a handball in the penalty area. Macias dove to her left and knocked the PK kick by Allie Riggs wide of the goal. “On a PK you always feel the pressure, but it’s 50-50,” said Macias. “It goes both ways. If she scores it’s great for them. If the goalkeeper makes the save, that’s our job. Without my team supporting and cheering me on to make that save, I don’t think it would have been pos-
sible.” Macias was credited with nine saves during the game with six coming in the second half. “We had some opportunities,” said Rock Canyon coach Mat Henbest. “Their keeper came up with some good saves. I’ve got to give credit to a very good performance by their keeper. Even on the PK, I thought our girl had missed the goal, but it turned out the keeper got a hand on it and we got a corner kick. And then that last save at the end. She’s a good player.” Marias, headed to BYU next season, and Robinson, a senior who will play for John
Brown, played club lacrosse for the Colorado Rush last spring but have been important contributors for ThunderRidge this season. In seven games, Marias hasn’t allowed a goal. Robinson scored her fifth goal of the season against Rock Canyon and is second on the team to Kayla Hill in goal scoring. “Shea dribbled down the left side and she beat a couple players, had a great cross back and I just happened to be running in and finished it,” Robinson said of her winning tally. “It felt good to beat the top team in the state, but there are many games to come and we have to just keep moving forward as team with our strengths and improve on our weaknesses.” ThunderRidge played Ponderosa April 14, Legend April 16 and faces Chatfield in a nonleague game April 17. “The win over Rock Canyon gives us some momentum but it’s the middle of the season and there’s a long way to go,” said Smith. “We take it one game at a time. There’s a busy couple weeks ahead of us.” Rock Canyon played Mountain Vista, also unbeaten in the league, in another key Continental game April 14 and faced Castle View April 16. “No one was crowned the champion,” said Henbest after the ThunderRidge game. “We’ll see how things go, but it seems rare when undefeated teams actually win the state championship or any championship. Ask Kentucky (NCAA basketball semifinal loser). “It’s a long season. We dropped one, and that’s OK. The good message through all of it was that it wasn’t a lopsided game. It was very tight. It could be argued that we had a very strong performance and could have won. ThunderRidge lived up to the hype. It was a tough game against a good team. If we had made the penalty kick everything would look a little different.”
Highlands Ranch’s new coach wants to add to Caton’s legacy Mike Gibbs leaves Ponderosa, says he’s honored to lead the Falcons By Jim Benton
jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mike Gibbs had his eyes open and finally saw what he wanted. Gibbs, who has been head coach for the past six seasons at Ponderosa and two years before that at Overland, is the new boys basketball coach at Highlands Ranch. “I’m very appreciative of the opportunity Tim Ottmann (athletic director) and Chuck Puga (principal) gave me at Ponderosa,” said Gibbs. “After six years in that location, Highlands Ranch’s job was a job I kind of had my eye on. When it opened up, I applied for that job. “I felt it was a good fit. Highlands Ranch High School and the Highlands Ranch community was a good fit for me and my basketball philosophy. I’m just honored to be the head coach.” Gibbs will take over for Bob Caton, who retired after winning over 500 games in his career at six different schools. “I’m looking to carry on what Bob Caton started, add on to
that and move forward,” added Gibbs. “Highlands Ranch is a basketball hot bed. They have a lot of talent out there. Highlands Ranch High School itself has a lot of talented kids walking around in the hallways and gym. “I’m looking forward to getting over there and going to work. It was a perfect match. I’m so honored to be the coach. From this day forward, I’m going to go in the gym, roll up my sleeves, get to work and my goal is to make Highlands Ranch boys basketball the best that it can be.” Gibbs comes from Ponderosa, a Class 4A school with an enrollment of 1,116 playing in the Class 5A Continental League, to the smallest 5A Continental school. Highlands Ranch this year had 1,608 students. “I’m not going to make any excuses about the size of the school,” confessed Gibbs. “That’s not a major concern. You get in the gym, assess the talent and what they can do and you go build them up, coach them up and build your system to their style and pace of play and let the chips fall where they may. “I’m going to have to roll the ball down and let the boys play. I’m going to sit down with a pen and note pad to see what they can and cannot do and have a little faith in the assessment of the skill level. And then based on that assessment, we will decide on the style of play.”
Mike Gibbs is the new boys basketball coach at Highlands Ranch High School. Courtesy photo
SPORTS ROUNDUP Baseball
Littleton 17, Valor Christian 7 - After two innings, Valor was cruising with a 7-0 lead, but the Lions scored 17 times across the third, fourth, and fifth innings to bring the April 10 contest to an end after five innings. Jonathan Boulaphinh scratched out three singles in four at-bats to drive in two runs and score once. Sean Rooney doubled once in three plate-appearances and drove in two runs. Valor Christian 6, Ralston Valley 5 - Blake Donels’ three-run home run was part of a five-run second inning as Valor knocked off Ralston Valley on the road on April 7. Neither team scored after the third inning thanks to good relief pitching including 4.2 scoreless innings from Valor reliever Nyk Crumrine. SkyView Academy 13, Cornerstone Christian 5 - Hawks pitchers allowed 12 hits but limited the runs scored in a league win on the
Littleton’s Sam Kail beats the ball back to second base as Valor Christian’s Sean Rooney waits to make the tag. Littleton went on to win 17-7 at Valor on April 11. Photo by Paul DiSalvo road on April 9. SkyView Academy scored at least one run in every inning except the first inning and allowed Cornerstone to score four times in the third inning to even the game at 4-4. Peak to Peak 16, SkyView Acad-
emy 3 - SkyView Academy was held to three hits in a five-inning loss to Peak to Peak on the road on April 7. Mountain Vista 7, Heritage 5 The second-ranked Golden Eagles knocked off ninth-ranked Heritage in a battle of teams inside CHSAA-
Now.com’s 5A Baseball rankings at Heritage on April 10. Will Dixon homered and drove in four runs in a 2-for-3 day at the plate. Marc Mumper lasted 6.1 innings on the mound allowing five runs, three earned, on nine hits with seven strikeouts while drawing two walks and scoring twice at the plate. Mountain Vista 4, Chaparral 0 - Mountain Vista’s Will Dixon struck out 12 in a complete game, three-hit shutout at home against Chaparral on April 8. The Golden Eagles scored all four of their runs in the bottom of the fifth when Dixon, Cooper Shearon, Marc Mumper, and Brady Subart drove in a run each. Kyle Sjobakken and Aaron Hammann finished 1-for-3 with a double each at the plate. Mountain Vista 6, Lakewood 5 (9 innings) - Marc Mumper hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to send the game into extras where Cooper Shearon delivered with a walk-off, solo home
run in the ninth inning on April 6. Shearon scored four times in the game and Mumper drove in four runs. Mumper added the win on the mound after striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. Rock Canyon 8, Douglas County 5 - Rock Canyon recorded its ninth-straight victory with a win on the road over Douglas County on April 10. Josh White went 2-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and four RBIs. Adam Schiller, serving as the courtesy runner, stole four bases in the win. Chris Givin picked up the win on the mound after allowing one run on seven hits in six innings of work. Rock Canyon 12, Heritage 5 Ben Sneider hit a two-run home run, his first of the season, and Chris Givin and Josh White scored three runs and stole a base apiece as Rock Canyon won on the road on April 8. Givin drove in two runs finishing 3-for-4 at the plate. Both Roundup continues on Page 31
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Athletes tested at track meet Almost 1,500 entries compete at Pomona Invitational By Tom Munds
tmunds@colorado communitymedia.com Athletes from area schools matched their abilities against a field of top competitors at the Pomona Invitational Track Meet held April 10 and 11 at Jefferson County Stadium. This year, there were 1,452 athletes from 37 schools entered in the Pomona Invitational. Schools included large and small schools from around the state as well as a team from Rapid City, South Dakota, and from Douglas, Wyoming. Medals were presented to the top finishers and the battles were intense for those medals as well as the team points that went with them. Fountain Fort Carson took top honors in the boys team standings. Locally, Cherry Creek was fifth, Littleton was ninth, and Chaparral was 10th. The team from Cherokee Trail finished atop the girls team standings with Mountain Vista fifth, Arapahoe ninth and Chaparral 10th. Mountain Vista’s 49.5 point total was helped when teammates Allie Chipman and Delaney Fitzsimmons finished onetwo in the 1,600-meter run. “It is friendly competition for us because she is just as fast as I am,” Chipman said after finishing first with a time of 5:13.16. We have a thing that, if we can keep up with each other in practice, we can keep up with each other in a race.” Fitzsimmons said it helps to have a teammate to run with. “We just work with each other,” she said. “When one of us is ahead, the other person keeps pace and pushes the one of us who is ahead.” Both girls agreed it is special to be in a big meet this time of year. “As a freshman, it is weird because I have always been in the stands and now I am on the track in front of a big crowd,” Chipman said. Fitzsimmons, a senior, said she never liked track until this season.
Rock Canyon’s Jack Lamb goes up and over the high jump bar during the finals of the event at the April 11 Pomona Invitational Track Meet. Lamb finished second with a personal best effort as he cleared the bar at 6 feet, 6 inches. Photos by Tom Munds “However, I like to run in big meets,” she said. “It is fun to go against top competition like you see here today.’ The two runners both said their goal is to complete the 1,600-meter run in less than five minutes. Eva Williams of Chaparral won her heat in the 1,600-meter run. “I have been a runner since sixth grade and I run because I like it,” she said after her heat race. “It is fun with friends and it is really fun when you beat your personal best time. I did that today and it makes me very happy.” She said she runs the 1,600 and the 800-meter races. “I like the 800 because it is shorter and I don’t like running in circles,” the freshman said. “I don’t have a time I want to run this year. I just want to go out and beat my personal best time every race I run.” Nearby, Heritage’s Otto Lucas was among about 50 athletes competing in pole vault. “I find pole vaulting super exciting
when you clear the bar at high heights and it is something I really enjoy doing,” the junior said between his turn to compete. “My goal for the season is to make the state meet so my best jump has to be among the top 18 in the state.” He said coaches put pole-vaulters through a lot of drills to help them improve their techniques. “For example, we have portable boxes where you put the pole to make the jump that we work to build leg strength by pushing around,” he said. “One thing I am working on is pushing the pole as hard as I can into the box so I can get more spring out of the pole.” At the other end of the field, the list of competitors included Jack Lamb of Rock Canyon and Trevor Rex of Highlands Ranch when the field was narrowed to four. Lamb, who had a personal best jump of 6 feet 2 inches, cleared the bar at 6 feet, 6 inches to finish second. Rex also cleared the bar at 6-6 and finished third.
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Mountain Vista teammates Allie Chipman and Delaney Fitzsimmons finish one-two respectively in their heat of the 1,600-meter run at the April 11 Pomona Invitational Track Meet. Their times earned the duo the top two spots in the event and helped the Golden Eagles finish fifth in the final standings for the 37 teams at the meet.
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the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Public Notices NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0030 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/17/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: ANTHONY WARDENBURG AND KRISTI WARDENBURG Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/2/2011 Recording Date of DOT: 5/10/2011 Reception No. of DOT: 2011029208 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $369,197.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $264,484.24 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 53, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING NO. 15, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 6950 Blue Mesa Lane, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/19/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON Colorado Registration #: 46557 7700 E. ARAPAHOE ROAD, SUITE 150 , CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (877) 369-6122 Fax #: Attorney File #: CO-14-652239-JS *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2015-0030 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2014-0397 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/24/2014 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: HEATH B. FIRESTONE AND SHELLIE HARTSHORN Original Beneficiary: LENDERS DIRECT CAPITAL CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASS E T I N V E S T M E N T L O A N T R U S T, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/11/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 3/16/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005022655 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $232,760.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $246,000.37 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 51, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-B, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 9996 Strathfield Lane, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
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If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/6/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: COURTNEY E. WRIGHT Colorado Registration #: 45482 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-003726 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2014-0397 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0018 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JOSEPH RASO AND CLAUDIA P. MENDEZ RASO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/4/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 11/18/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003165265 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $506,950.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $506,950.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants have been violated for reasons including, but not limited to, the failure to make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 48, ROXBOROUGH PARK NORTH, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 11192 Mesa Run, Littleton, CO 80125 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process First Publication: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/23/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOLENE KAMINSKI Colorado Registration #: 46144 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-945-27441 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0018 First Publication: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0017 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below
PUBLIC NOTICE
Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0017
Public Trustees
To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: CONSTANCE MARIE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, GKKK, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND COOK ISLANDS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS TENANTS IN COMMON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS NOMINEE FOR WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, 2007-PWR16 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 2/7/2007 Recording Date of DOT: 2/13/2007 Reception No. of DOT: 2007013606 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $3,775,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $3,659,994.59 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the failure to make timely payment of principal, interest, impounds and escrows due for the month of October 2014 and each month thereafter, plus late charges, default interest, attorneys' fees, advances and costs and expenses, as required under the Deed of Trust and the Debt secured thereby. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: PARCEL A: LOT A-1 Province Center Filing No. 1A, 2nd Amendment, County of Douglas, State of Colorado PARCEL B: Access and Parking Easements and Utility, Storm Drain, Maintenance, Signage and Lighting Easements as established in that certain Declaration of Easements, Covenants and Restrictions for Province Center, dated as of April 28, 2005, recorded April 29, 2005 at Reception No. 2005037638 (collectively, the "Land"), TOGETHER WITH all estate, right, title and interest which Grantor now has or may hereafter acquire in, to, under or derived from any or all of the following: (a) the Land, (b) all buildings, improvements and fixtures now or hereafter located on the Land, and (c) all additions, accretions, rents, issues, profits, royalties, appurtenances, development rights, rights-of-way, easements, all water and water rights, water stock, wells and well rights, well permits, canals and canal rights, ditches and ditch rights, and reservoirs and reservoir rights appurtenant to, on or underlying or associated with said real property, whether decreed or undecreed, whether tributary, non-tributary, or not non-tributary, and whether appropriated, conditionally appropriated or unappropriated, and together with any and all evidences of any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, any and all shares of stock in any water, ditch, lateral, canal or water transportation companies, and any well permits, and further together with all well casings, pumps, pipes, flumes and other fixtures or equipment located on the Land and used in connection with any such rights, minerals, oil rights, gas rights, royalties, development rights and credits, air rights, minerals, oil rights and gas rights now or later used or useful in connection with, appurtenant to or related to the Land, all crops, timber, trees, and landscaping, historically used, or air rights and other rights now or hereafter appurtenant or related to the Land, all of Grantor's rights and interest to obtain water and sewer and other services from districts or other governmental authorities (including water and sewer taps and tap rights). All of the foregoing property is hereinafter collectively defined as the "Property." TOGETHER WITH all the following described personal property in which Grantor now or at any time hereafter has any interest ("Collateral"): All goods, building and other materials, supplies, work in process, equipment, machinery, fixtures, furniture, furnishings, signs and other personal property, wherever situated, which are or are to be incorporated into, used in connection with or appropriated for use on the Property, all rents, issues, deposits, profits income, receipts and revenues of or derived from the Property or any business or activity conducted thereon of the Property, all inventory, cash receipts, accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles, software, chattel paper, instruments, documents, promissory notes, drafts, letters of credit, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, insurance policies, insurance and condemnation awards and proceeds, any other rights to the payment of money, trade names, trademarks and service marks arising from or related to the Property or any business now or hereafter conducted thereon by Grantor, all permits, consents, approvals, licenses, authorizations and other rights granted by, given by or obtained from, any governmental entity with respect to the Property, all deposits or other security now or hereafter made with or given to utility companies by Grantor with respect to the Property, all advance payments of insurance premiums made by Grantor with respect to the Property, all plans, drawings and specifications relating to the Property, all deferred payments, refunds, cost savings and payments of any kind related to the Property or any portion thereof, any interest described as part of the Property that constitutes a personal property interest under applicable law, together with all replacements and proceeds of, and additions and accessions to, any of the foregoing, and all books, records and files relating to any of the foregoing. Which has the address of: 8800 S. Colorado Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may
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secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process First Publication: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/23/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CRAIG M.J. ALLELY Colorado Registration #: 17546 1900 SIXTEENTH STREET SUITE 1400, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 291-2372 Fax #: Attorney File #: 38935-0773 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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Legal Notice No.: 2015-0017 First Publication: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0019 To Whom It May Concern: On 1/22/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: REBECCA BLAHA AND BARRY BLAHA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, L.L.P. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/19/2008 Recording Date of DOT: 10/1/2008 Reception No. of DOT: 2008066739 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $237,456.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $220,928.34 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 4, TAOS OF LONE TREE FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8848 Kachina Way, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process First Publication: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 1/23/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOLENE KAMINSKI Colorado Registration #: 46144 355 UNION BOULEVARD SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone #: (303) 274-0155 Fax #: (303) 274-0159 Attorney File #: 14-945-28098 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0019 First Publication: 3/19/2015 Last Publication: 4/16/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0022 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/4/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: JENNIFER K. MASON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/29/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 7/29/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005070458 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $225,365.00
nesday, May 27, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucTo Whom It May Concern: On 2/4/2015 tion to the highest and best bidder for the undersigned Public Trustee caused cash, the said real property and all inthe Notice of Election and Demand relatterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs ing to the Deed of Trust described below and assigns therein, for the purpose of to be recorded in Douglas County. paying the indebtedness provided in said Original Grantor: JENNIFER K. MASON Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTrust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, of sale and other items allowed by law, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificBROKERS CONDUIT ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: the sale date is continued to a later date, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST the deadline to file a notice of intent to COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE To advertise your public notices call 303-566-4100 cure by those parties entitled to cure may FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INalso be extended. VESTMENT TRUST 2005-3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/29/2005 If you believe that your lender or serRecording Date of DOT: 7/29/2005 vicer has failed to provide a single Reception No. of DOT: 2005070458 point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or DOT Recorded in Douglas County. they are still pursuing foreclosure even Original Principal Amount of Evidence of though you have submitted a comDebt: $225,365.00 pleted loss mitigation application or Outstanding Principal Amount as of the you have been offered and have accepdate hereof: $246,433.25 ted a loss mitigation option (38-38Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint are hereby notified that the covenants of with the Colorado Attorney General the deed of trust have been violated as (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Finanfollows: Failure to pay principal and incial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) terest when due together with all other or both. However, the filing of a compayments provided for in the Evidence of plaint in and of itself will not stop the Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and foreclosure process. other violations of the terms thereof.***Home Affordable Modification First Publication: 4/2/2015 Agreement effective June 1, 2011*** Last Publication: 4/30/2015 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Publisher: Douglas County News Press A FIRST LIEN. Dated: 2/10/2015 The property described herein is all of ROBERT J. HUSSON the property encumbered by the lien of DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee the deed of trust. The name, address and telephone numLegal Description of Real Property: bers of the attorney(s) representing the LOT 57, HIGHLANDS RANCH-FILING legal holder of the indebtedness is: NO. 122-W, 1ST AMENDMENT, DAVID A. SHORE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF Colorado Registration #: 19973 COLORADO. 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, Which has the address of: 10843 West GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO Tower Bridge Lane, Highlands Ranch, 80111 CO 80126 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: NOTICE OF SALE Attorney File #: 14-01205SH *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt SALE DATES on the Public Trustee websecured by the Deed of Trust described site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustherein, has filed written election and deee/ mand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. Legal Notice No.: 2015-0024 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given First Publication: 4/2/2015 that on the first possible sale date (unless Last Publication: 4/30/2015 the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedPublisher: Douglas County News Press nesday, May 27, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucPUBLIC NOTICE tion to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all inLittleton terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs NOTICE OF SALE and assigns therein, for the purpose of Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0025 paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of To Whom It May Concern: On 2/10/2015 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses the undersigned Public Trustee caused of sale and other items allowed by law, the Notice of Election and Demand relatand will deliver to the purchaser a Certificing to the Deed of Trust described below ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If to be recorded in Douglas County. the sale date is continued to a later date, Original Grantor: BRIAN SCHNAKENthe deadline to file a notice of intent to BURG AND KARI NARUM cure by those parties entitled to cure may Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECalso be extended. TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE If you believe that your lender or serFOR MERIDIAN LENDING CORPORAvicer has failed to provide a single TION point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: they are still pursuing foreclosure even CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF though you have submitted a comWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIpleted loss mitigation application or ETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAyou have been offered and have accepPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP ted a loss mitigation option (38-38TRUST 2 103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/27/2008 with the Colorado Attorney General Recording Date of DOT: 4/1/2008 (720-508-6006) or the Consumer FinanReception No. of DOT: 2008023354 cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) DOT Recorded in Douglas County. or both. However, the filing of a comOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of plaint in and of itself will not stop the Debt: $235,632.00 foreclosure process. Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $271,662.04 First Publication: 4/2/2015 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Last Publication: 4/30/2015 are hereby notified that the covenants of Publisher: Douglas County News Press the deed of trust have been violated as Dated: 2/10/2015 follows: Failure to pay principal and inROBERT J. HUSSON terest when due together with all other DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee payments provided for in the Evidence of The name, address and telephone numDebt secured by the Deed of Trust and bers of the attorney(s) representing the other violations of the terms legal holder of the indebtedness is: thereof.***Loan Modification Agreement DAVID A. SHORE recorded October 8, 2012 at Reception Colorado Registration #: 19973 No. 2012075816 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO A FIRST LIEN. 80111 The property described herein is all of Phone #: (303) 573-1080 the property encumbered by the lien of Fax #: the deed of trust. Attorney File #: 14-01275SH Legal Description of Real Property: *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE LOT 21, BLOCK 4, EXECUTIVE HOMES SALE DATES on the Public Trustee webAT ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE FILING site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustNO. 3, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE ee/ OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8214 WestLegal Notice No.: 2015-0022 side Street, Littleton, CO 80125 First Publication: 4/2/2015 Last Publication: 4/30/2015 NOTICE OF SALE Publisher: Douglas County News Press The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described PUBLIC NOTICE herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in Highlands Ranch said Deed of Trust. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0024 that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedTo Whom It May Concern: On 2/4/2015 nesday, June 3, 2015, at the Public Trustthe undersigned Public Trustee caused ee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle the Notice of Election and Demand relatRock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucing to the Deed of Trust described below tion to the highest and best bidder for to be recorded in Douglas County. cash, the said real property and all inOriginal Grantor: LEE J PAXSON AND terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs LYNDA ANN PAXSON and assigns therein, for the purpose of Original Beneficiary: OPTION ONE paying the indebtedness provided in said MORTGAGE CORPORATION Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASof sale and other items allowed by law, SOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-4, ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, the sale date is continued to a later date, SERIES 2005-4 the deadline to file a notice of intent to Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/19/2005 cure by those parties entitled to cure may Recording Date of DOT: 7/28/2005 also be extended. Reception No. of DOT: 2005069644 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. If you believe that your lender or serOriginal Principal Amount of Evidence of vicer has failed to provide a single Debt: $247,500.00 point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or Outstanding Principal Amount as of the they are still pursuing foreclosure even date hereof: $225,386.57 though you have submitted a comPursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you pleted loss mitigation application or are hereby notified that the covenants of you have been offered and have accepthe deed of trust have been violated as ted a loss mitigation option (38-38follows: Failure to pay principal and in103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint terest when due together with all other with the Colorado Attorney General payments provided for in the Evidence of (720-508-6006) or the Consumer FinanDebt secured by the Deed of Trust and cial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) other violations of the terms or both. However, the filing of a comthereof.***Loan Modification Agreement plaint in and of itself will not stop the dated December 27, 2007*** foreclosure process. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. First Publication: 4/9/2015 The property described herein is all of Last Publication: 5/7/2015 the property encumbered by the lien of Publisher: Douglas County News Press the deed of trust. Dated: 2/19/2015 Legal Description of Real Property: ROBERT J. HUSSON LOT 162, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee NO. 100-K, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, The name, address and telephone numSTATE OF COLORADO bers of the attorney(s) representing the Which has the address of: 3924 E Garlegal holder of the indebtedness is: net Place , Highlands Ranch, CO LISA CANCANON 80126-5044 Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , NOTICE OF SALE DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: The current holder of the Evidence of Debt Fax #: secured by the Deed of Trust described Attorney File #: 4500.100648.F02 herein, has filed written election and de*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE mand for sale as provided by law and in SALE DATES on the Public Trustee websaid Deed of Trust. site: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustTHEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given ee/ that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. WedLegal Notice No.: 2015-0025 nesday, May 27, 2015, at the Public First Publication: 4/9/2015 Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Last Publication: 5/7/2015 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucPublisher: Douglas County News Press tion to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs PUBLIC NOTICE and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Highlands Ranch Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of NOTICE OF SALE Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0029 of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a CertificTo Whom It May Concern: On 2/17/2015 ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the undersigned Public Trustee caused the sale date is continued to a later date, the Notice of Election and Demand relatthe deadline to file a notice of intent to ing to the Deed of Trust described below cure by those parties entitled to cure may to be recorded in Douglas County. also be extended. Original Grantor: DEANNE M. GERBER AND RONALD J. GERBER If you believe that your lender or serOriginal Beneficiary: LIBERTY SAVINGS vicer has failed to provide a single BANK, FSB. point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: they are still pursuing foreclosure even LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB though you have submitted a comDate of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/11/2002 Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0022
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game-winner as No. 2 ThunderRidge beat No. 1 Rock Canyon, per CHSAANow.com’s 5A Girls Soccer rankings, at Shea Stadium on April 7. The Grizzlies almost found Continued from Page 26 themselves down early in the half after a handball in the box set the Jaguars up with of White’s hits were extra-bases with a a spot kick, but Sabrina Macias made a double and a triple. diving stop to push the attempt wide of the ThunderRidge 4, Castle View 1 - Anright post. thony Gjersee allowed two hits and one SkyView Academy 10, Venture Prep 0 run over six innings of work on the mound Six first-half goals lifted SkyView Academy and Anthony Camacci pitched a scoreless to a dominating win at home over Venture seventh for the save as ThunderRidge won Prep on April 10. at home on April 10. David Lucia took the PUBLIC NOTICE SkyView Academy 3, Lutheran 1 - Three loss despite a good performance on theHighlands different players scored for the Hawks as Ranch NOTICE OF SALE mound allowing three earned runs, four rebounded from a league loss and Public Trustee Salethey No. 2015-0029 total, on six hits in six innings. defeated the Lions at home on April 9. To Whom It May Concern: On 2/17/2015 ThunderRidge 9, Douglas County 4 - Public Trustee the undersigned caused Academy 6, SkyView AcadJefferson the Notice of Election and Demand relatThunderRidge capitalized on five Dougemy 2 - The ing to the Deed of Trust described belowHawks dropped their first to be recorded County. las County defensive errors to score six in Douglas league game of the season on the road Original Grantor: DEANNE M. GERBER unearned runs in a road win onAND April 8. J. GERBER RONALD on April 7. SkyView trailed 4-2 at the half Original Beneficiary: LIBERTY SAVINGS Evan Mares went 3-for-3 for ThunderRidge before two second-half Jaguar goals ruined BANK, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: with a double and two runs scored. Despite chance of a comeback. LIBERTY SAVINGS any BANK, FSB five walks, Tyce O’Neill tossed six Datestrong of Deed of Trust (DOT):Castle 12/11/2002 View 2, Highlands Ranch 0 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2003 innings allowing one earned run, two total, Reception No. of DOT: 2003010813 Castle View scored two first-half goals and Recorded County. on three hits. Sean Kelsen wentDOT 1-for-3 at in Douglas recorded their third straight shutout in Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $80,000.00 the plate with a RBI and a run scored for league play to defeat Highlands Ranch on Outstanding Principal Amount as of the Douglas County. date hereof: $106,398.05 April 9. Julie Plonsky headed in off a Brandi Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Rock Canyon 2, ThunderRidge 1 - The cornerofto open the scoring and Ashlee are hereby notified thatBain the covenants the deed been violated as Jaguars stayed undefeated at home byof trust have payments scored follows: failure to makeReidel on said with a shot from the top of scoring once in the sixth and ending the when thethe indebtedness same were duebefore the halftime break. box just and owing, and the legal holder of the ingame with a walk-off in the seventh on has accelerated debtedness the same Valor Christian 10, Arvada 0 - The Eagle and declared the same immediately fully April 6. Chris Givin was Rock Canyon’s hero responded from their first loss of the seadue and payable. in the game, throwing a complete game son by scoring eight times in the opening THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE allowing the single run on two hits with A FIRST LIEN. 40 minutes and defeated Arvada on April property described herein is all of seven strikeouts and hitting theThe walk-off 9. Gabby Fleischli’s hat-trick and two goals the property encumbered by the lien of the deed Jake of trust. triple in the seventh. ThunderRidge’s apiece from Keeley Antonio and Savannah Legal Description of Real Property: L O T mound, 1 0 , B L O C K 7Hunzicker , H I G H LA N Dled S the Eagles to the win. Eissler went the 6.1 innings on the FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF allowing two runs, one earned,RANCH, on six hits DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Littleton 1, Valor Christian 0 - A firstPUBLIC NOTICE with nine strikeouts. halfof: Littleton Which has the address 594 Old goal sent Valor Christian, No. Stone Drive, Ranch, CO Highlands Ranch Regis Jesuit 12, Highlands Ranch 2 - Highlands 3 in 4A Girls Soccer according to CHSAA80126 NOTICE OF SALE Highlands Ranch was held to two onTrust was The runs Deed of modified by rankings, a Public No.defeat 2015-0034 Now.com’s toTrustee theirSale first of document recorded in Douglas County four hits in a six-inning road loss Regis Reception the season on April 7. It May Concern: On 2/19/2015 on to 10/17/2012, number To Whom 2012078447. Reason modified and any the undersigned Public Trustee caused Jesuit on April 10. 6, Regis Jesuit 1 - Miarelatother modifications: LegalMountain Description. Vista the Notice of Election and Demand ing to thePugh Deed ofscored Trust described Highlands Ranch 7, Heritage 6 - The Bonifazi and Mallory two below NOTICE OF SALE to be recorded in Douglas County. Falcons knocked off the No.9-ranked, per Original STANTON MICHAEL goals and assisted oneGrantor: each as Mountain MCGRAW The current holder of the Evidence of Debt CHSAANow.com’s rankings, Eagles by scorVista times after the halftime AND SANDRA SMITH MCGRAW secured by the Deed of Trust scored described four Original Beneficiary: ELECherein, has at filed written electionto and deing four runs in the bottom of the fifth break defeat Regis Jesuit at MORTGAGE Shea StadiTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, mand for sale as provided by law and in home on April 6. Quinton Bonell INC., Alexander ACTING SOLELY NOMINEE saiddrove Deed ofin Trust. um on April 9. Amy andASMegan FOR PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given hit a two-run home run and scored added aINC. goal each. that on twice the first possibleMassey sale date (unless Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wedin the win. John Mallion smacked two 10, Dakota Ridge 0 LLC PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, nesday, June 10, 2015, Mountain at the Public Vista Date of found Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/19/2013 office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Eagles doubles as part of a 3-for-3 dayTrustee’s and Nick The Golden the net with Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2013 Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public aucShumpert stole two bases. Reception of DOT: 2013061743 tion to the highest and best bidder for 10-of-18 shots to scoreNo. five times in each DOT Recorded in Douglas County. cash, the said real property and all inhalf and win the road onAmount April of 6.Evidence Meganof Principal terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs onOriginal Debt: $265,010.00 and assigns therein, for the purpose of Girls Soccer Massey scored four goals and Mallory Pugh Outstanding Principal Amount as of the paying the indebtedness provided in said date hereof:Morgan $260,740.43 of Debt secured by the a Deed Rock Canyon 2, Denver EastEvidence 1 - Rock scored hatof trick while McDougal, Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Canyon rebounded from losingoftheir first Amy Alexander, and Savannah each of are hereby notified thatMills the covenants sale and other items allowed by law, the deed of trust have been violated as and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificcontest of the season to score inateeach half all as scored once. Kylee of Purchase, provided by law. If Emma follows:Townsend Failure to payand principal and inthe sale date to asplit later date, when for due Vista, togethercombinwith all other and beat Denver East at Shea Stadium onis continued Love halvesterest in goal the deadline to file a notice of intent to payments provided for in the Evidence of April 8. Paige Bank converted sixth cure her by those parties entitled to make cure maysix Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and PUBLICVon NOTICE ing to saves. also be extended. other violations of the terms thereof. goal of the season and Makayla Kolberg Regis Jesuit 6, Highlands Ranch 0 - The Highlands Ranch If you believe that your lender or serTHE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT NOTICE OFfor SALE scored her first the Jaguars. vicer Falcons surrendered four goals before theBE has failed to provide a single A FIRST LIEN. Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0029 point 0 of-contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or The property described herein is all of ThunderRidge 1, Rock Canyon halftime break and were defeated by the they are still pursuing foreclosure even the property encumbered by the lien of To Whom It May Concern: On 2/17/2015 Late in the second half,caused Aspen Robinson Raidersaon the road onofApril though you have submitted comthe deed trust. 7. the undersigned Public Trustee pleted loss mitigation application or Legal Description of Real Property: the Notice of Election and Demand relatconverted Holmes assistyou into a been offered andColumbine 4, Highlands Ranch 1 - FILING LOT 363, HIGHLANDS RANCH have have acceping to the Deed aofShae Trust described below
to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DEANNE M. GERBER AND RONALD J. GERBER Original Beneficiary: LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 12/11/2002 Recording Date of DOT: 1/27/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003010813 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $80,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $106,398.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.
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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 10, BLOCK 7, HIGHLANDS RANCH, FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 594 Old Stone Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 The Deed of Trust was modified by a document recorded in Douglas County on 10/17/2012, Reception number 2012078447. Reason modified and any other modifications: Legal Description. NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015
ted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/19/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MICHELLE TANNER Colorado Registration #: 19409 13111 E. BRIARWOOD AVE #340, CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 468-5734 Fax #: Attorney File #: 14-00459 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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Legal Notice No.: 2015-0029 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2015-0034 To Whom It May Concern: On 2/19/2015 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: STANTON MICHAEL MCGRAW AND SANDRA SMITH MCGRAW Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PINNACLE MORTGAGE GROUP INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 7/19/2013 Recording Date of DOT: 7/25/2013 Reception No. of DOT: 2013061743 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $265,010.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $260,740.43 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 363, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4196 Brookwood Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described
NO. 122-G, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4196 Brookwood Court, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
The Falcons fell on the road to defending champions Columbine on April 6. Korey Helm scored a second-half goal off an assist from Tanner Kidd for the lone goal for Highlands Ranch.
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Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Public Trustee’s office, 402 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:
If you believe that your lender or servicer has failed to provide a single point of contact (38-38-103.1 CRS) or they are still pursuing foreclosure even though you have submitted a completed loss mitigation application or you have been offered and have accepted a loss mitigation option (38-38103.2 CRS), you may file a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General (720-508-6006) or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (855-411-2372) or both. However, the filing of a complaint in and of itself will not stop the foreclosure process. First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 2/23/2015 ROBERT J. HUSSON DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON Colorado Registration #: 42043 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: Fax #: Attorney File #: 9090.100061.F01 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No.: 2015-0034 First Publication: 4/16/2015 Last Publication: 5/14/2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press
Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or
Girls Lacrosse Rampart 18, Valor Christian 7 - Valor Christian lost its first road game of the season by a final of 18-7 at Rampart on April 11. Rampart entered the contest sitting ninth in the latest CHSAANow.com Girls Lacrosse rankings. Valor Christian 13, Douglas Co/Castle View 4 - Sophia Niemi scored five goals and Dani Malinski scored four times as Valor defeated the Huskies on the road on April 9. Chaparral 19, Valor Christian 2 - Chaparral led 12-0 at the halftime break to hand Valor its first loss of the season in the first league match for each team on April 7. ThunderRidge 17, Cheyenne Mountain 4 - ThunderRidge jumped out to a 10-1 lead at halftime to cruise to a road win over Cheyenne Mountain on April 10. ThunderRidge 18, Heritage/Littleton 5 - The Grizzlies overwhelmed the Gryphons to the tune of 18 goals in a home league win on April 9. ThunderRidge 21, Rangeview 1 - The Grizzlies looked to improve on their No. 8 ranking in CHSAANow.com’s Girls Lacrosse ranking by dismantling one-win Rangeview on the road on April 7.
Valor Christian 16, Air Academy 12 Ryan Russell and Dan Provost combined for eight goals, four apiece, and five assists to lead No. 1 Valor over No. 5 Air Academy at home on April 7. Kerry O’Rourke and Shawn Johnson combined to make 22 saves between the sticks for Valor and Grayson Goodyear added three goals and four assists to his totals. Castle View 17, ThunderRidge 8 - Kai Trujillo and Max Tuttle combined for 11 goals and six assists to lead Castle View to a home win over the visiting Grizzlies on April 10. Matt Madril scored a goal and assisted four others. Freshman Jackson Mitchell earned his sixth-straight win in goal by recording 12 saves. ThunderRidge 12, Chaparral 11 ThunderRidge’s Dylan Sandman scored five goals and Chaparral’s Alek Jacobson scored four times as the two teams battled for four quarters and ThunderRidge tipped the scales for a win on April 7. Jordan Basille added three goals and two assists for Chaparral. Braidon McLean scored once and assisted three others for the Grizzlies. Highlands Ranch 17, Boulder 12 Girls Tennis Highlands Ranch evened its record at 5-5 Rock Canyon 6, Legend 1 - In back-toon the season after jumping out to an 8-4 back competitions, Haley Hildenbrand halftime lead in a home win on April 10. has recorded the lone win in a Legend loss Highlands Ranch 7, Palmer 6 - Despite after the Titans fell to the Jaguars on April being held scoreless in the first and third 9. Rock Canyon’s Singles wins came from quarters, the Falcons battled back from Maleeha Chowdhury and Emily Haigh and deficits twice to defeat Palmer on the road Doubles wins came from duos of Erin Danon April 7. The Falcons trailed 4-0 after iel/Jaclyn Bodwin, Sydney Boyle/Caroline the first quarter and responded with five Skibness, Sarah Worsham/Maddie Bove, second-quarter goals to take a 5-4 lead at half. Palmer scored twice in the third to and Alexandra Wiest/Kendall Smith. move back in front 6-5 before two fourthMountain Vista 6, Heritage 1 - Casey quarter goals won the game for Highlands Zhong, Kendra Lavallee, and Tyla Stewart Ranch. swept through the 3 Singles matches in Mountain Vista 13, Rock Canyon 7 straight sets as Mountain Vista defeated Fourth-ranked Mountain Vista defeated Heritage on April 9. Jordan Wade/Mari No.9 Rock Canyon behind six secondDudek, Amy Zhong/Hannah Murphy, quarter goals at Rock Canyon on April 10. and Maya Rodgers/Hunter Ernest won in Christian Barker led the attack with four Doubles play. goals and Colin Munro and Bryan Hancock Mountain Vista 5, Highlands Ranch 2 Public Notice scored twice each in the win. Amy Zhong and Kendra Lavalle won their Rock Canyon 14, Colorado Academy NOTICE OF6PURCHASE OF REAL respective ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND Singles matches in straight sets Rock Canyon remained undefeated on the OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE andDEED Tyla Stewart added a three-set victory OF TREASURER’S road this season with a victory at Colorado as Mountain Academy on April 7. To Every Person in Actual Possession or Vista defeated Highlands Occupancy of the hereinafter RanchDescribed on April 7. The Falcons Lauren Mountain Vista 15, La CostaLand, Canyon Lot or Premises, and to the Person inattack Whose Name the Same was Taxed Austin and or Emma Noverr won 1 Doubles (Calif.) 2 - A balanced offensiveSpecially and Assessed, and to all Persons in of straight and Elizabeth Diamond and an Interest or Title Record insets or a great game in net from Paxtonhaving Boyer to the said Premises and To Whom It May Lara to: Matthews won their third set 10-8 to allowed Mountain Vista to overwhelm the Concern, and more especially in 3 Doubles. visitors from California on AprilOccupant 7 at Shea - 1st & Co win c/o Pensco Trust
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Stadium. Boyer spent 40 minutes in goal saving 9-of-10 shots that came his way.
Government Legals
Occupant - HGT Enterprises - Nicholas Kowalczyk Living Trust - Paul S Pak and Sarah S Pak - Public Service Credit Union - Public Trustee, Douglas County - Walter Kowalczyk and Donata Suraski You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HGT Enterprises the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 14 HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING 26 2ND AMENDMENT 0.03 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to HGT Enterprises. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Nicholas Kowalczyk Living Trust for said year 2009.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said HGT Enterprises at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 16th day of July 2015, unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 23rd day of March 2015. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 927050 First Publication: April 02, 2015 Last Publication: April 16, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Occupant - 1st & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Allen Brown, Manager c/o Brown Financial LLC, a Colorado limited liability company- Brown Financial LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka Brown Financial LLC - CB Capital Investments 311, LP - CB International Investments LLC aka CB International Investments - Chris Radich, Chief Risk Officer and Secretary c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Chris Radich, Secretary c/o Pensco
Company LLC - Allen Brown, Manager c/o Brown Financial LLC, a Colorado limited liability company- Brown Financial LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka Brown Financial LLC - CB Capital Investments 311, LP - CB International Investments LLC aka CB International Investments - Chris Radich, Chief Risk Officer and Secretary c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Chris Radich, Secretary c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Colorado Capital Bank - CRS & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Denver Homes Construction Company - Equity Trust Co DBA Sterling Trust - Equity Trust Co DBA Sterling Trust Custodian FBO Les Sowitch - Fi & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - FIACO & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC Fiserv ISS & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - FTC & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Gail Pribanic, Corporate Alternate Signer c/o Equity Trust Company - IMS & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - INA Group LLC - John E Bateson, Regional President c /o Colorado Capital Bank - Lincoln Trust Company c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC Mark F Bell c/o Hatch Jacobs LLC - NTC & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC Pensco Trust Company - PENSCO Pension Services- Pensco Trust Company LLC FBO Les Sowitch - Resources Trust Company c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Retirement Accounts & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Retirement Accounts Inc c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - Security Title - Trustlynx & Co c/o Pensco Trust Company LLC - William R Jones and Cora C Jones
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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 21st day of October 2010 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to CB Capital Investments 311, LP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 7 TROUT CREEK RANCH 1 5 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to CB Capital Investments 311, LP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent* taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009. That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Colorado Capital Bank for said year 2009 That on the 21st day of January 2015 said CB Capital Investments 311, LP assigned said certificate of purchase to CB International Investments LLC.That said CB International Investments LLC on the 19th day of February 2015 the present holder of said certificate, has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said CB International Investments LLC at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 23rd day of July, 2015 unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 1st day of April, 2015
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing will be held on May 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on May 26, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for proposed amendments to the Douglas County Zoning Resolution (DCZR). The amendment proposes revisions to Section 1, Administrative and Procedural Provisions and Section 15, PD – Planned Development. For more information, call Curt Weitkunat at Douglas County Planning Services, 303-660-7460.
File #/Name: DR2014-010 / Douglas County Zoning Resolution amendments to Section 1, Administrative and Procedural Provisions and Section 15, PD – Planned Development Legal Notice No.: 927105 First Publication: April 16, 2015 Last Publication: April 16, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing will be held on May 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on May 26, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., before the Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO, for proposed amendments to the Douglas County Subdivision Resolution (DCSR) and the Douglas County Zoning Resolution (DCZR). The amendment proposes revisions to • DCSR Article 3 – Sketch Plan • DCSR Article 4 – Preliminary Plan • DCSR Article 5 – Final Plat • DCSR Article 5A – Combined Preliminary and Final Plat • DCSR Article 6 – Minor Development – Single-Family Residential • DCSR Article 6A – Minor Development – Nonresidential & Multifamily • DCZR Section 15 – Planned Development • DCZR Section 21- Use By Special Review • DCZR Section 25 – Rezoning • DCZR Section 27 – Site Improvement Plan
For more information, call Kati Rider at Douglas County Planning Services, 303-660-7460.
/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County
File #/Name: DR2015-006 / Douglas County Subdivision & Zoning Resolution amendments to the Water Supply – Overlay District approval criteria and submittal requirements
Legal Notice No.: 927081 First Publication: April 9, 2015 Last Publication: April 23, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
Legal Notice No.: 927109 First Publication: April 16, 2015 Last Publication: April 16, 2015 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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April 16, 2015
Games strive for inclusion Special-needs population is focus of Parker rec program By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com The moment Terry Bickel takes the field, she is swarmed with hugs. Everyone, it seems, is glad to see her, and for good reason. She is one of the people who makes sure those on the field are included. Minutes later, Bickel is swiftly escorting Brianna Bowland around the kickball bases in her wheelchair. Both seem to be having the time of their lives. Smiles abound and joyful shouts bounce through the rafters at the Parker Fieldhouse. Bickel, the individuals with disabilities coordinator for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department, is spending her Thursday afternoon like she always does. This time around, it’s a group from HighPointe Centers, a Centennial-based group that runs a day program for adults with special needs. Along with Bickel, staff members from HighPointe make sure everyone has the chance to participate. It’s part of a goal to maintain an active body and mind for each person. “It relieves stress, it’s fun, and there are a whole bunch of social interactions that go along with the sports aspect,” said Toby Gerard, director of curriculum for HighPointe Centers. “It’s really holistic and hits everything our clients need.” Rules are an afterthought. It’s the inclusive atmosphere that matters most, and this group knows that more than anyone. Because needs vary widely based on the disability, one-on-one work is essential. But no one seems to mind the necessary game breaks to accommodate everyone. “We work it out. If we’re playing softball or kickball, we have a runner, and we have them run around the bases with the wheelchair, and if they physically can’t kick, we put (the ball) by their foot and help them kick, so we just adapt to what they can and can’t do,” Bickel says.
Terry Bickel, the Parker Recreation Department’s individuals with disabilities coordinator, helps Brianna Bowland participate in a game of kickball last month. Bickel makes sure everyone gets a chance to participate. Photos by Chris Michlewicz
HighPointe Centers staff member Tina Baker encourages Amy Robinson during a kickball game at the Parker Fieldhouse last month. The town’s recreation department provides scholarships so those with special needs can get involved.
Sideline-sitters are nudged into the game. HighPointe staffer Tina Baker brings Danny Schirmer to his feet and out of his shell. Before long, he is greeted at home plate with high-fives and hugs. The activity changes every week. Sometimes they go to the Parker Recreation Center to swim. Other times it’s basketball in the Parker Fieldhouse gymnasium, soccer on a local field, or even camping in the mountains. The Town of Parker applies each year for an “individuals with disabilities” grant from Douglas County — last year’s was around $20,000 — which means many of the athletic activities for people with special needs are free, said Mary Colton, recreation manager for Parker. The local Mountain Pines Women’s Club also has a craft fair every year that raises more than $1,000 for scholarships. Parker sought out the financial resourc-
es for people with cognitive deficiencies and physical limitations in part to assist a demographic whose money often goes toward medical bills and care. The town identified a gap in recreational opportunities for those with special needs and is acting to broaden its offerings, Colton said. The town plans to add a full-time employee who specializes in adaptive recreation. “As a town, we’ve committed and it’s been a high priority of mine since I got here eight years ago,” Colton said. “They are wonderful to work with, and you can just see how much joy and satisfaction and reward they get out of participation.” Even when assisted, sports foster a sense of independence. Parker’s programs make sure that a population that sometimes gets overlooked is included, Gerard said. The hugs and smiles come naturally. “That’s why I do it,” Bickel says. “That’s everything.”
Patrick Auerbach rolls a kickball toward Christopher Strange, left, as Terry Bickel looks on. Bickel oversees special needs programming for Parker’s recreatioin department.
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