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Douglas County, Colorado • Volume 11, Issue 45
November 22, 2012 A Colorado Community Media Publication
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Schwab may build local campus RidgeGate site would house nearly 2,600 employees By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Though city officials aren’t yet ready to publicly announce it, news that financialservices company Charles Schwab Corp. likely will build a corporate campus in Lone Tree’s RidgeGate development went public earlier this month. The move could bring
hundreds of new jobs to the area. The 57-acre property is just south of Lincoln Avenue near its intersection with Park Meadows Drive, and would consolidate Schwab’s three Denver-area offices into one large property. “We’re pretty far along in our negotiations for a particular site,” Schwab spokeswoman Sarah Bulgatz said, but emphasized that the deal isn’t concrete yet. “Lone Tree is one of the areas we’ve explored.” Schwab’s offices in downtown Denver, Cherry Creek and the Centennial area together employ about 2,100 people. “The ability to consolidate our facilities
into one campus would be a real benefit to our existing employees,” Bulgatz said. “We simply want the flexibility to better control our real estate destiny.” The Colorado Economic Development Commission authorized a $3.7 million job growth incentive tax credit for Schwab during its Nov. 8 meeting. The credit is in anticipation of Schwab’s new corporate campus, which in addition to its existing Denver-area employees, would bring in 500 new jobs with an average salary of nearly $69,000. The city’s also paved the way for such a project. In September, the council re-platted 57 acres “expected to be developed in
association with a corporate campus user,” according to city documents. Deputy city manager Seth Hoffman acknowledged Schwab is pondering a site, but would say little more than that. “We’re aware they’re considering a Lone Tree location and are excited about that possibility,” he said. “But we always wait for the businesses to make their own announcements.” Schwab is headquartered in San Francisco, but has more than 300 branch offices in 45 states, London and Puerto Rico. The company employs more than 13,000 people and is ranked No. 485 on the 2012 Fortune 500.
Lone Tree swim center project sinks
STRINGING IT TOGETHER
Funding, management issues hobble proposal By Jane Reuter
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Erik Peterson, left, plays violin Nov. 14 with Ivy Street Ensemble musician Phillip Stevens on viola. Along with flutist Catherine Peterson, the trio performed a “Narrative in Music” afternoon concert at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ourcoloradonews.com
Skillet skill brings flapjack fame Williams-Sonoma picks up boy’s peppermint pancake mix By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Nate Daniel’s already thinking about his next culinary invention. “Peppermint whipped cream, do they already make that?” he asked his mother, Stone Mountain Elementary teacher Melissa Daniel. “Peppermint cookies? Peppermint brownies?” The Stone Mountain sixth-grader already has had his first taste of sweet success. Williams-Sonoma turned his original recipe for peppermint pancakes into a packaged mix that lands on Denver-area store shelves just in time for the holidays. Great Nate’s Peppermint Pancake Mix is sold in a round, cheerfully decorated container that features a cartoon depiction of Nate holding aloft a plateful of pancakes. “I have my own cartoon character,” Nate said. “They sent me some money for college. I’m pretty happy.” Nate, now 11, was 9 the morning he first made the recipe. His father, Scott, recently had taught him to make pancakes and Nate wanted to give his family a holiday treat. “We had some extra candy canes,” he
said. “My idea was to crush them up and put them in the pancakes.” His mother almost put the kibosh on the idea. “I thought it wasn’t going to be very good,” she said. “But when I tried them, I was surprised.” The Daniels, longtime fans of WilliamsSonoma’s chocolate pancake mix, thought Nate might be on to something. His mother encouraged him to submit the recipe to the company. To their surprise, the company notified them they wanted to package it as a mix and give Nate credit. From concept to store shelves, the process took almost two years and was an education for the entire family. The company offered Nate a one-time payment toward his college fund, enlisting the help of attorneys to draft the agreement. “For them to honor a 10-year-old like that … it’s been a great little journey for him,” his mother said. His obvious knack for creative cooking aside, Nate isn’t sure he wants to make his career in the culinary arts. “I really don’t know what I want to do when I grow up,” he said. There’s soccer to play, video games to master and friends to hang out with, he said. Nate admits, however, he’d like to learn
Stone Mountain Elementary student Nate Daniel created a peppermint candy-laced pancake mix that lands on shelves at area Williams Sonoma stores just in time for the holidays. Photo by Jane Reuter to make a more complete breakfast. “I’m probably going to start learning how to make eggs,” he said. “And maybe bacon.” Nate’s Great Peppermint Pancake Mix is available for a limited time online for $14.95 at www.williams-sonoma.com, and in stores. One container makes about 18 pancakes.
A proposed swim center that Lone Tree officials thought would have international appeal likely will never get past the dream stage, Mayor Jim Gunning said. Failure to craft a financing agreement acceptable to the potential partners and difficulty finding an operator brought the proposal to a dead end. “It’s a huge disappointment,” Gunning said. “It was a super project for Lone Tree as well as the local area.” The city introduced the idea to its residents during two public meetings in October 2011. Plans included a 221-foot competition pool with a movable platform to allow depth changes, analysis and four therapy tanks and a rehabilitation center. The city hoped it would draw Olympicquality athletes for high-altitude training, along with patients seeking hard-to-find aquatic therapies. Sky Ridge Medical Center, the Colorado STARS swim program and a European water company called Fluidra were all on board as proposed partners. Olympic athlete Missy Franklin trained with the STARS, a nonprofit program without a pool whose members practice at high schools and other facilities. Douglas County students likely also would have trained at the center. No district school has a pool. The center, with its cost estimated at $15.7 million, first was proposed on RidgeGate Parkway property across from Sky Ridge Medical Center, then shifted across the street to Sky Ridge property and, finally, was considered as an expansion to the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Financing was a repeated roadblock. “The city was going to have to be the owner, and it was never the city’s intent to be the owner,” Gunning said. Proposals kept circling back to that unacceptable idea, and the desire for monetary gain from several entities created an unworkable equation. Further strangling the proposal, Lone Tree also couldn’t find a management company it liked. Though South Suburban Parks and Recreation owns the rec center, the swim center’s specialized nature would have required separate management. Lone Tree staff researched and interviewed firms Swim continues on Page 9
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November 22, 2012
Appeals court hears voucher case
Holidays are giving time for sheriff’s office
er program takes away from funds that should be directed to public schools, and instead benefits religious institutions. Opponents prevailed in a lower-court decision in August 2011, when a Denver District Court judge blocked the program. The Denver judge ruled that the use of taxpayer money for private and religious educations violated the Colorado Constitution and school finance act. The voucher, or choice scholarship, program launched by the Douglas County School Board in March 2011 allowed a limited number of students to use state-provided per-pupil funding to attend private schools. While the idea of parental choice rings true, the method used by Douglas County violates the Colorado Constitution and is only the beginning, said attorneys for the opponents, who include parents Cindy Barnard and Jamie LaRue and the group Taxpayers for Public Education. “Douglas County, if allowed to proceed with this program, will grow it to limits that, unless stopped, will operate to materially deplete the financing available to public schools,” attorney Matt McCarthy said. The choice program, he said, would
Three-judge panel gives no deadline By Jane Reuter
By Ryan Boldrey
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rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com Helping make the holidays a happier time for 13 years and counting, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Christmas for Kids program has extended its reach to more than 650 underprivileged families countywide since its inception. The department hopes to be able to help 50 families this year. Utilizing county employees, sheriff’s deputies and school resource officers to help identify families in need, the department is asking community members to pitch in by purchasing $25 or $50 gift cards from stores such as Target, Walmart or Kid `R’ Us. “We like for people to purchase the gift cards at stores like Target or Walmart, where families have a wide variety of choices for gifts,” said Tom Cornelius, community relations spokesman with the sheriff’s office. Cornelius said that in years past, the sheriff’s office would pair up donors with families on the receiving end and have them shop together, but it wound up taking too much time out of the schedules of department employees, so they changed it. “We just didn’t have the resources to be able to do that anymore,” he said. “This is the first year we are doing gift cards instead.” The sheriff’s office asks that cards be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at either the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock, or at the Highlands Ranch substation, 9250 Zotos Drive. “During the holiday season we find that there are all kinds of people who want to find needy families or people to help out,” Cornelius said. “Christmas for Kids is a way that we can work with those people to make someone in need’s holidays better.” Those who prefer to mail in a check or gift card can send them to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, c/o Christmas for Kids, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. Checks should be made out to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, with “Christmas for Kids” written in the memo line. Cornelius said the biggest concern is that they don’t receive enough gift cards to help everyone recommended for the program. “There are typically more people recommended to be in the program than we can help, and we have to give the most deserving families the gift cards,” he said. “So if you’re looking for a way to help people in need, please consider this program.”
Months of preparation boiled down to one hour of impassioned arguments Monday as attorneys presented their case on Douglas County’s school voucher program to the Colorado Court of Appeals. The three-judge panel will decide “in due course,” it said, but gave no indication when that might be. Spectators filled the downtown Denver chambers to hear one side argue that the program will deplete public education and the other that it will expand educational choices for all. “Through competition, all schools are made better,” said Eric Hall, an attorney who argued on behalf of the Douglas County School District. The program was designed, he said, “to provide additional educational choice so that individual families can find the right educational program for their students.” But opponents maintain the vouch-
“leave other children behind, children who don’t have the resources to make the choice to go to schools whose tuition is much greater, in almost every instance, than the $4,500 that would be provided through the choice scholarship program.” The program allowed up to 500 Douglas County students to receive up to $4,575 toward tuition at a private school. Parents footed the remainder of the bill. School officials said the program was not specific to religious schools, but most of the participating institutions were religiously themed. School board member Justin Williams, who attended Monday’s hearing, said he’s determined to see the program gain legal status. His five children, however, attend neighborhood public schools. “I feel passionate about it because where a child goes to school should be the family’s decision,” he said. “We feel our neighborhood schools are the best fit for our family. But as much as it’s right for the Williams family, it doesn’t mean it’s right for everybody in Douglas County.” Regardless of the appeals court’s ruling, both sides expect the case will move forward to the Colorado Supreme Court.
SO MUCH INSIDE THE VOICE THIS WEEK Different approach. A pilot program at Englewood’s Swedish Medical Center provides alternative treatments to people suffering from severe spinal cord injuries. Page 4
Pilgrim pride. For some Coloradans, their Mayflower ancestry isn’t just a thing of the past. Page 12
New restaurant. A Brothers Bar & Grill will take the place of the former Claim Jumper restaurant at C-470 and Quebec Street. Page 8
Home again. Skyview Academy students will be returning to their Highlands Ranch campus after an expansion. Page 10
Scientific study. Human history could be rewritten as archaeologists explore a dig in the Sterling Ranch area south of Littleton. Page 19
Secure area. Some homeless people prefer Douglas County for the same reason others do — the safe surroundings. Page 9
Winter-winter situation. The cold months are here, thank goodness, writes columnist Craig Marshall Smith. Page 9
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November 22, 2012
Pilot program offers hope for spinal injuries
Acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care offered By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com A 67-patient pilot program in Colorado has a chance to change the health-care landscape in America, specifically for those suffering from severe spinal cord injuries. Based out of Progressive Health Center, on the campus of Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, the program ex-
ists because of the hard work of Chanda Hinton Leichtle, 30, who has spent the past 21 years as a quadriplegic. Shot in the back of the neck accidentally when she was just 9 years old, Hinton Leichtle spent much of her life on a heavy diet of pharmaceuticals. At one point she was on as many as four high-dose painkillers a day. Since she began integrating alternative treatments nine years ago, everything has changed. Hinton Leichtle discovered not only the physical and emotional benefits but the financial impact as well. The only problem was, despite her newfound treatments — acupuncture, massage and chiropractic — being preventive and more cost-efficient, Medicaid did not cover them. Her response? She launched a nonprofit, the Chanda Plan Foundation, which operates on a $250,000 annual budget and helps about 20 individuals cover the costs of their alternative therapies per year. But that wasn’t enough, and she knew it. So, with the help of state Sen. Suzanne Williams and state Rep. Nancy Todd of Aurora, Hinton Leichtle took her fight to the state Legislature, which has approved Medicaid funding for the experimental program in Colorado. If successful in Colorado, Hinton Leichtle said they plan to fight to pass similar legislature through three other states and then take it to the federal level. “We need to show that people all over the nation can have an increased quality of life, and that these treatments are cost-effective and can save a lot of money,” she said. “I’m no longer taking narcotics. I’m working full-time, contributing to society and I’m able to exercise now, go rock climbing, hand cycle.” The program is set up to last for two and a half years, which, as Hinton Leichtle points out, allows people to really see the benefits of alternative treatments without having to give up on them after two months because they can’t afford the out-of-pocket costs. “I think we all realize that things need to shift, and this is
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one of those ways that we can start shifting,” said Jan Ruscio, an acupuncturist from Highlands Ranch who will see program patients at Progressive. “We could really all start saving money as a nation by using less pharmaceuticals and having less doctor visits.” The pilot program is limited to spinal cord patients who are residents of Douglas, Arapahoe, Denver, Adams or Jefferson counties. To find out more, or to check on eligibility, visit www.progressivehealthcenter.org and click on the SCI Waiver tab on the far right on the top of the home page, or call 303-788-9399.
Jan Ruscio, an acupuncturist from Highlands Ranch, will be seeing patients at Progressive Health Center in Englewood as part of a pilot program to enable people suffering from spinal cord injuries to receive alternative treatments. Photo by Ryan Boldrey
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DRIVER SAFETY. AARP is offering a free drivers safety classroom course from Nov. 1-30 to veterans. The class is open to all veterans regardless of age who serve or have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National
Guard/Reserves or Coast Guard. Their spouses, widows/widowers and children may also take the free class. The AARP driver safety course is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers ages 50 and older. Classes are available all over Colorado. To register, call 303-764-5995 or go online at www.aarp.org/drive.
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HOLIDAY PROGRAM. Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with retailers and community organizations to make sure isolated seniors receive gifts and companionship through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. Christmas trees will go up in Walgreens stores at 355 S. Wilcox St. and 14 E. Allen St. in Castle Rock and at 3510 Evergreen Parkway in Evergreen. Holiday shoppers are asked to pick up an ornament off special Be a Santa to a Senior Christmas trees, buy items on the list and return them unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached. The Home Instead Senior Care office will then enlist the volunteer help of its staff, senior-care business associates, nonprofit workers and others to collect, wrap and distribute the gifts.
Home Instead serves Douglas and Elbert counties, and portions of Clear Creek, Summit, Jefferson and Gilpin counties. For information, visit www.beasantatoasenior.com or call 303-688-7852.
THROUGH DEC. 24 SANTA PARTY. Santa Claus will be
in Santa’s Alpine Village in the Vistas from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24 when he departs on his sleigh to deliver gifts around the world before returning to the North Pole.
THROUGH DEC. 29 SOFT TOY fundraiser. The annual IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign is ongoing through Dec. 29. One Euro ($1.30) will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children for every IKEA soft toy sold to help children around the world gain access to a quality education. Since the start of the Soft Toys for Education program in 2003, IKEA has raised more than $61 million, helping more than 8 million children in close to 40 countries. NOV. 21-22 LIBRARIES CLOSED. Douglas County
Libraries will close at 3 p.m. Nov. 21, and remain closed all day Nov. 22, in observance of Thanksgiving. No holds will expire and no fines will be assessed.
DEC. 24 DENTAL CARE. Comfort Dental offers free dental care from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 24. For locations, see www. ComfortDental.com. MONTHLY LOCAL ARTISTS. South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Buck, Goodson and Lone Tree recreation centers feature temporary art exhibitions by local artists. Through Nov. 29, view Sue Shehan’s exhibit “The Journey,” which consists of paintings in soft pastels, at all three centers. In December, Amanda Hardy’s photographs will be on display at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. Daffy and Al Knoblock’s underwater photography is on display at the Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial. The work of Asa Battles will be on display at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Visit www.sspr.org or contact Vickie Willis at 303-483-7072.
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November 22, 2012
Cops, businesses tackle crime
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rrboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Lone Tree Police Department in launching a Business Watch program across the county. The concept is similar to a neighborhood watch program. DSCO is working with businesses on an individual level to make them more secure, while simultaneously creating a sense of “businesses looking out for one another” to deter criminals. “We are starting to go around to businesses and get them to go next door to talk
to one another,” said Deputy Chad Teller, who is heading the program for DCSO. “We want people to know who their business neighbors are. This program is really modeled so that you can find out what is going on in your business neighborhood.” Teller said the sheriff’s office is offering individual 45-minute site assessments to Douglas County businesses free of charge. “This involves looking at all the windows, doors, locks, landscape, what kind of lighting you have, security cameras, etc.,” he said. “We’ll walk around the interior as well as the exterior and do whatever we can to help make things safer.” Once the site assessment is done, the sheriff’s office will send a list of recommendations to the business. Signs, similar to neighborhood watch signs, are also provided. “We want criminals to know everybody
is looking out for one another,” Teller said, adding that business-related crimes are at their peak during the holiday season. “In addition to what the program is about, we also talk a little bit about employee theft and what you can do to protect your assets and protect the business.” Protecting one’s assets can be one of the toughest tasks there is during the digital age. Amin Shariff, owner of a local Farmers Insurance Agency, said that as larger corporations have beefed up their security measures, medium-sized and small businesses have become targets for more cybercrimes. “There’s a set of topics that we only re-
ally talk about when it’s too late,” said Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce President LaRae Marsik. “But in the wake of things like Hurricane Sandy you see a lot of businesses wondering how to protect themselves when things happen; from a physical asset security perspective to what happens when your customer records are hacked.” To arrange for a site survey or learn more about Business Watch, please contact Teller at 303-660-7510 or cteller@dcsheriff.net. To learn more about what crimes are happening around you, visit www.raidsonline.com, which just replaced crimereports.com as Douglas County’s new crime-reporting site.
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November 22, 2012
OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS
So here’s the story on stories Our stories cover a wide swath of terrain and subjects. We report on people working to make your community a better place, young athletes striving to achieve big things, public-safety issues, government spending … the list goes on. Often, a story starts with a phone call. Like the one a couple of weeks ago when we were informed there was a fire at the Streets at SouthGlenn shopping center. Within minutes, our Centennial reporter was out the door, camera and notebook in tow. Upon her arrival at the scene, the presence of thick smoke and emergency crews quickly validated the news tip. Sometimes, that’s how it goes. But often, the story isn’t so obvious. For example, in monitoring how government entities spend your money, we have a responsibility to bring you information beyond what you can see or what is packaged in a press release. As a taxpayer, you are entitled to know who is spending your money and on what. And you have the right to learn this unencumbered by a government agency’s tax-
paid public relations staff, whose best interest calls for putting that government entity in the most favorable light. Our goal is not simply to put government officials and their actions in the best light. Nor in the worst light. Rather, we want to put them in the light. We do this is by asking questions, lots of them. That’s the only way to get answers. Who, what, where, when, why, how? While at times these questions may make some people feel unfairly scrutinized, asking these questions doesn’t mean we are taking sides. Instead, we ask questions to find out all sides of an issue. Before a single question is asked, though,
we must find out that a potential story is brewing. That’s where the phone calls come into play, sometimes from our readers, other times from sources like city or police officials. Sometimes it’s not a phone call, but an email that sparks our interest. Still other stories are the product of a journalist’s observations and curiosity. Then, the questions. They start with a reporter and various sources, but they don’t end there. After a story is written and turned in, editors often question reporters. Can you double-check this fact or this number? Can you get an additional source? After that, editors might question each other. What do you think of this sentence? Is that the best “play,” or page, for the story? Does the headline give an accurate description of the article? A question I always ask myself after reading a reporter’s story: “Is the article fair?” What does it mean to be “fair?” The dictionary has several definitions, but I like how the issue of fairness was tackled by a couple of veteran journalists. In their book
“Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect,” Tom Rosenstiel and Bill Kovach wrote the following: “Fairness should mean the journalist is being fair with the facts, and to a citizen’s understanding of them. It should not mean, ‘Am I being fair to my sources, so that none of them will be unhappy?’ ” In short, we shouldn’t be afraid to displease some people as long as we are confident in our facts and have pursued all sides of a story. Readers, reporters, editors — I’d like to think we all prefer a certain type of story. The one about the game-winning hit, or the home that volunteers built for a veteran, or the dog who saved a child’s life. These are the stories that make people feel better about their community and the world. But not every story can be that.
Chris Rotar is the editor of Colorado Community Media’s eight south metro-area newspapers. He can be reached at crotar@ ourcoloradonews.com.
Luckily, all the leaves are brown Garbage in, garbage out applies to minds Autumn leaves. I wish it wouldn’t. I wish it would stay here all year. I don’t get seasonal depression in autumn and winter. I get seasonal inspiration at this time of year. I don’t humbug the darker-earlier days, I humbug the sweltering summer, when mosquito soup is on the menu and both of us (the dachshund and I) are drooling. I see no benefit in the summer months, other than seeing my mail carrier, Phoebe, who wears a pith helmet. Give me now until March 10*. The lawn mower is put away. Not only that, my neighbors have put away their lawn mowers too. I don’t hear the roar of Briggs & Strattons. And I can’t hear little children with their fingernails-on-a-chalkboard voices. It’s serene. Don’t be telling me about snowblowers and snowplows. They come out maybe half a dozen days. There’s apple cider. There is no better liquid. A sip immediately takes me back to touch football in Ann Arbor, wiping my nose on the sleeve of my dad’s too-big-forme University of Michigan sweatshirt, and knocking the crap out of Don Portman before he could reach the goal line that was marked with an old pumpkin. Walking in the snow you’ll hear a lovely crunch beneath your boots. Sure, my best friend Greg walked in the snow, fell, and had a spiral break of his right ankle. Don’t remind me. OK. The dog refuses to go outside on his own at this time of the year. I see dogs playing in the snow. They take naps in the snow. They meet up and play poker in the snow. Not mine. And, yes, they are few things more unattractive than slush flying at your windshield. But evenings at home couldn’t be better. I sit on the couch, I pull a blanket up, and re-read “Great Expectations.” I visualize Pip’s breath out there on the moors. And Estella baking a winter goose. And Joe cursing in the forge. In the summer all I do is perspire. You can only take off so many clothes. But at this time of year we layer. Layer, lady, layer. (Did you know that “Lay Lady Lay” is grammatically incorrect?)
I dearly love mornings right now. There is not a sound in the house that I don’t create. I have the radio or a CD on the downlow. Sometimes I paint. At 4 in the morning I might be painting. I am on Walden Pond. In an Ansel Adams photograph. Hot coffee fills my nostrils. The smell of hot coffee fills my nostrils. Adams did say, “Not everyone trusts paintings, but people believe photographs.” Phooey, Ansel-man. How hard is it to doctor a photograph? Some old crust of an actor can look like he’s chiseled again. Let’s talk about sleds, Rosebud. Is there anything more emblematic of our youth and of good, good times? If a weathered baseball glove from your Little League days can bring a tear to your eye, so can your dear Flexible Flyer. I can still picture little Jimmy on the top of the hill with his sled, just before zooming down and falling into a hole in the ice. We didn’t have cell phones back then, so Jimmy’s rescue took a while. I can still hear his teeth. You may be saying, Smith, none of this sounds very appealing. I think it’s just the way you and I perceive things. Summer is easy. It’s more difficult to appreciate autumn and winter. I think the best friendships are the ones that take the most time to develop, the ones we have to work on. From now until *Daylight Saving Time, the conditions assertively remind me that I am alive. I have to work on my relationship with these months because they work on me. Quote: “The best mirror is an old friend.” George Herbert. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Coloradans chose clean air, water
This Thanksgiving as families across Colorado come together, I am most grateful that we’ve elected a president who supports the EPA’s clean air and clean energy standards to protect public health and create jobs. Throughout the election season, the big polluters and their allies spent over $270 million on misleading TV ads, trying to convince Coloradans that the EPA’s clean air standards will kill jobs. Well, we didn’t buy it and instead affirmed the clean air and clean energy priorities of the president and EPA, and why wouldn’t we? According
to the Center for American Progress, clean energy is the fastest growing industry in the U.S., with a growth rate of 8.3 percent. This is double the rate of fossil fuels, despite the fact that they receive 75 times more subsidies. The big polluters bet big and lost big. Our president, EPA and Coloradans all know that clean air and clean energy policies protect public health and create longterm jobs here at home. Now it’s time to move forward with a clean air and clean energy agenda. Roweena Naidoo Highlands Ranch
Maybe it is not just that we become what we read, it’s more about the fact that we become what we read, hear, watch and believe. If we buy into this theory, then we must also believe that this could be seen as both an opportunity and a problem. The opportunity to grow personally and professionally through learning by reading, watching or listening to positive, informative and educational content is ubiquitous. All we have to do is search the web for audio, video, or text-based information that can help us raise our game. I mean really, just hit your favorite search engine and type in motivational video, inspirational audio programs or positive attitude and you will have thousands of titles to choose from. Of course one of my favorite websites for such information is www.candogo.com. The online library contains quick-hitting excerpts from more than 100 authors and experts and includes subject matter about leadership, motivation, sales skills, presentation skills, time management, work-life balance and so much more. You can even sign up for a free motivational tip of the day. If you find an author expert’s material motivating or informative, you can also be directed to their website to purchase the entire program. We can also search for the top-selling business books and personal-development books and see what others are reading. Technology makes it easy for us to examine reviews of the books. The opportunities for positive growth are endless, but unfortunately so are the
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Brothers eatery planned for Claim Jumper site New building could open in February By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com The former Claim Jumper restaurant at C-470 and Quebec Street soon will come tumbling down, and a new Brothers Bar & Grill will take its place. The Lone Tree City Council approved the project during its Nov. 6 meeting. Brothers’ architect has set a tentative opening for February. Brothers is a 17-location chain of sportsthemed restaurants that prides itself on a from-scratch kitchen. The new building will be slightly smaller than Claim Jumper, but will have a second-story rooftop patio. Claim Jumper closed in late 2010, and the building has been empty since. Though partially eclipsed by trees, the site is on the heavily trafficked southeast corner of C-470 and Quebec, and is considered prime commercial real estate. Lone Tree’s leaders hope Brothers is an indication that better economic times are
at hand. “I think it’s a sign of the strength of the Lone Tree market overall that some of the restaurants that have been empty for some time are starting to re-develop,” said deputy city manager Seth Hoffman. “I think that’s a trend that’s going to continue.” The former Treo at Yosemite Street and Maximus Drive and Blue Rox Grill on Park Meadows Drive in the city’s entertainment district also have been shuttered for years. Hoffman said the city’s heard rumblings recently about both sites. “We’ve seen signs that in the commercial, retail and restaurant market, things are moving the right direction here,” Hoffman said. “I’m hopeful those other two will move in that direction, too.” The Brothers in Lone Tree will be Colorado’s second. Its downtown Denver location at 19th and Market streets opened in May 2010. The Lone Tree building will be its first free-standing restaurant. Brothers Marc and Eric Fortney launched the business in 1990 in La Crosse, Wis. The restaurant site is accessed off Park Meadows Drive through the parking lots that serve Sam’s Club and Country Kitchen.
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The old Claim Jumper at C-470 and Quebec Street in Lone Tree will soon be demolished and a Brothers Bar & Grill will be built in its place. Photo by Jane Reuter
Ex-teacher accused of sex assault Staff report A former Highlands Ranch middle school teacher and high school coach has been charged in the alleged sexual assault of a former female student. Richard “Rick” Johnson, 31, of Centennial, turned himself in Nov. 13 after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest. Johnson, who left the Douglas County School District in March, was an eighth-grade teacher at Rocky Heights Middle Johnson School and former basketball coach at Rock Canyon High School. He was charged with 30 felony counts, including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, sexual exploitation of a child and enticement of a child. Johnson posted a $50,000 bond and was released. His arrest stems from an investigation
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Lone Tree Voice 9
November 22, 2012
No stranger to homelessness County offers feeling of safety By Rhonda Moore
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Mike Chumbley has been homeless in Castle Rock for eight years, and he picked the area for the same reasons as so many others. He likes the wide-open space. He likes the smalltown feel. He feels safe in Castle Rock. To put it simply, he likes it here. Never mind that some mornings he wakes up in 2 feet of snow or that he has learned to live below the radar. No matter that he doesn’t care that much for most of the people who live in Castle Rock. They’re a little too “yuppie” for his liking. Instead, Chumbley is drawn to a different kind of t people. The kind who make - up his small world of humble exchanges.
d The ‘Godfather’ of Castle Rock At 60 years old, Chumbley lives within walking distance of everything he e needs to survive. It is a raw existence on the side of a creek, just outside of town. He calls himself “the Godfather of Castle Rock” and says he is one of about 10 homeless people who live along the town’s limits. “There aren’t many of us,” he said. “We just have to stay below the radar. People like us S will give back to other people. You step up when other people don’t.” He moved to Castle Rock in 2001, about six years after a divorce left him empty-handed, he said. He has learned to read the sky and the weather and has developed a taste for secondhand clothes, belongings and food. As a homeless person in Castle Rock, he has little to fear besides bears, bobcats
and police, he said. He has come to understand the network of assistance in Castle Rock, including the food bank at the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, and the helping hand of the local restaurant owner who feeds him in exchange for a clean bathroom. “I’m a survivor,” Chumbley said. “She helps me out, I help her.” Where does his luck fail? When it comes to women and alcohol. Chumbley, who was an electrician by trade, dreams of being able to start his own business. But every move forward seems to be met with two steps backward. His story is not out of the ordinary for those who work with the county’s atrisk population.
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Rand Clark was hired by Douglas County as the community of care navigator to help connect the nonprofit agencies that provide aid to homeless and at-risk residents in Douglas County. Among his duties have been occasional meetings with Chumbley. Just to “be a friend,” Clark said. At the end of a recent meeting, one day before the first predicted snowstorm of October, the men embraced as they parted ways. Among Clark’s goals for the county’s community of care network is to launch a homeless prevention winter-weather plan for people like Chumbley. For this winter, Clark hopes the plan increases the number of hotel vouchers for homeless residents. In the next two years, the goal is to look at other longterm options for winterweather shelter needs. The community of care network is framed to build on the resources already in place through agencies that include the Douglas/Elbert Task Force, the school district, the Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network
John Wiskus returned stateside in March 2011 after working for a defense contractor and couldn’t find work. He was on the verge of homelessness when he was helped by a local church and the Douglas/Elbert Task Force.
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nationally and even internationally, but “we could not find a company to operate it that gave us enough confidence,” Gunning said. “So that’s where we are,” he said. “If an angel investor wants to donate to the project, we’d be back in business. Otherwise, I don’t think it’s going to work out.” Representatives of Sky Ridge Medical Center declined to comment, and STARS did not return calls requesting comment.
Mike Chumbley has been homeless in Castle Rock for eight years, living primarily in a tent along a creek just outside of town. Photos by Rhonda Moore.
and the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center, Clark said. “We want to help improve the way we work together to help improve the way we network in our community,” he said.
One paycheck away
Clark’s experience with Chumbley reflects stories he often hears: People at risk find it safer in Douglas County than in the Denver metro area. But Chumbley’s “below the radar” mentality creates another challenge for providers in the county. Jennifer Walker, executive director at the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center in Castle Rock, serves victims of domestic violence who find themselves homeless because of the combined effects of domestic violence and financial strife. The intersection of domestic violence and homelessness is significant, Walker said. And many of them never saw it coming. “When you think about it, with the unemployment rate, most of us are one paycheck away from homelessness,” Walker said. “I also think in this community, homelessness is not a visible thing. We don’t see it here in the same way you would see it in the inner city.” John Wiskus was one of those who never saw it coming. Wiskus, 52, was a graduate of George Washington High School who returned
to Colorado in March 2011, after working overseas for more than nine years for a defense contractor. That profitable work proved to be his undoing upon his return stateside. The online job application process would not accept his most recent address, with its APO ZIP code. The discretion required from his last employer made him “invisible” to society for most of the last decade, he said. By the time he found a job, he had been living in his van for more than a year. He and his teenage son landed an apartment, thanks to the generosity of a local church. A recent visit to the Douglas/Elbert Task Force put food in his shelves for the first time in months. A paycheck from a local discount store would be the first paycheck to come his way since he returned from Kuwait. The sense of isolation and desperation showed in his face as he reflected on his situation. “My nerves are shot,” Wiskus said. “I need all the help I can get.” Wiskus is among the Douglas County population that is considered the sheltered homeless, Clark said. That group is made up of people who face a crisis, whether financial or per-
sonal, and temporarily find help from friends or agencies that help sustain them. The sheltered homeless make up the majority of the county’s homeless population, compared to the unsheltered, chronically homeless such as Chumbley, Clark said. Regardless of their situation, all homeless or at-risk
residents are vulnerable people, Walker said. “Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have a heart for it,” she said. “It’s a matter of human dignity.” More information about the community of care network is available online at www.communityofcarenetwork.org.
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November 22, 2012
Douglas Republicans ‘bucked trend’ Party taking look at its message, leaders say By Jane Reuter
jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com Republicans suffered sweeping losses nationally and in Colorado, but not so in Douglas County. Here, party leaders say 95 percent of active registered Republicans voted,
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helping clinch Mike Coffman’s U.S. House seat and George Brauchler’s election to district attorney. Those results prove Douglas County remains a Republican stronghold, but they aren’t reason enough to stay the course. Like Republicans across the country, local GOP members are taking stock and refocusing. DIFFERENCES “We’re down, but we’re not IN VOTING out,” said Marsha Haeflein, presi• Amendment 64 dent of Douglas County Republi(Marijuana) can Women. Douglas County: The group scheduled “After 45% yes; 55% no Action Review” meetings later Statewide: 55% yes; 45% no this month that will focus on les• President sons learned and working more Douglas County: effectively in the future. 36% Obama; 63% Romney “We’re going to be starting to Statewide: 51% Obama; work right away,” Haeflein said. 46% Romney “We’re looking forward to midNation: 51% Obama; terms, where we want to take 48% Romney back the House and Senate in • 6th Congressional Colorado.” Democrats retained District their control of the state Senate Douglas County: in the 2012 election with a 20-15 60% Mike Coffman; majority, and took control of the 35% Joe Miklosi House away from Republicans Arapahoe County: with a 37-28 Democratic ma46% Coffman; 48% Miklosi jority. That goal aside, Douglas 6th District: County Republican Chairman 48% Coffman; 45% Miklosi Mark Baisley says the party needs to more clearly articulate its philosophy. “I think we need to convey the message of what is in our party platform and why,” he said. “And not deliver that message in any kind of an accusing manner that makes anyone feel like they’re being judged. I think that is not a balance that has been stricken well. What we really need to do is ap-
peal to what is in everyone’s DNA.” For Baisley, that’s the Declaration of Independence, particularly the lines that declare “all men are created equal … endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights” and that government’s purpose is to secure those rights. “It didn’t say Americans, Caucasians, North Americans or the Brits,” Baisley said. “I think that is exactly what makes the United States unique, the (idea of), `Let’s build a government that reflects what our creator intended for us and how we should treat each other.’” Baisley acknowledged Republicans face “big, hard issues,” including civil unions, immigration and abortion. “The life issue is probably the hardest,” he said. “The goal of the party is to ensure the right of life to that unborn person, but we haven’t figured out how we do that without also asking the mom to carry that baby to term when she doesn’t want to. There’s no goal to tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her body. “How do we treat immigrants as equal, deserving of the same creator’s rights as everyone else, but we also try to maintain sovereignty? I think we need to figure that out.” Despite their difficulty, Baisley doesn’t believe Republicans should or will step away from social issues. “My response to that is let’s all just join the Democratic Party; that would be far more expedient,” he said. “If we’re in this for any reason at all, I think it’s to try to ensure the rights endowed to us by our creator. You can’t avoid the social matters while you’re doing that.” Both Haeflein and Baisley hope the party’s high voter turnout and continued dominance will inspire party members elsewhere. “We bucked the trend,” Baisley said. “We’re Douglas County. We’re going to assert our majority philosophy.” About 47 percent of the county’s registered voters identify themselves as Republicans, 20 percent as Democrats and 32 percent unaffiliated, according to the Douglas County clerk and recorder.
SkyView Academy expansion about done Prospective students, parents invited to open house By Ryan Boldrey
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Merlin Holmes, SkyView Academy executive director, looks forward to the completion of the ongoing expansion at the Highlands Ranch campus of the soon-to-be K-12 school. Courtesy photo sneak peek of the remodel on Nov. 27. “The evening will be filled with information on our college prep program, and those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet our high school,” Grove said. “This group will actually get to see more of the expansion than our current families have.” Grove said that included in the expansion is an outdoor turf and various gathering places for students throughout the school.
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Lone Tree Voice 11
November 22, 2012
Gray period awaits before pot shops open Lasater gets aboard
Employers’ rights aren’t changed -by amendment By Ryan Boldrey
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- As the legalization of recreational marijuana becomes a reality for Coloradans, a lot of legal questions remain up in the air. According to Brian Vicente, codirector of the Yes on 64 campaign, it’s all part of taking things one step at a time, but some things, such as employers’ rights, are important ofor people to understand. “Employers rights aren’t changed by Amendment 64,” Vicente cautioned. “They retain the right to hire and fire employees for whatever reasons they want, and that could include off-site use of -marijuana. “Our hope is that employers will in fact adopt a more commonsense policy and not fire people who use marijuana on the weekend sand then come to work Monday clearly not under the influence. Ultimately, employers have the right dto do what they want, though.” y And while some proponents of the amendment already have one hand on the Cheetos bag and one on the Goldfish, Gov. John Hickenlooper is not expected to sign the amendment into law until Dec. 6. “The governor has stated that he will try to enforce the will of the voters, but he has also said he
‘They retain the right to hire and fire employees for whatever reasons they want, and that could include off-site use of marijuana.’ Brian Vicente is more interested in hearing what the federal government has to say than doing what the people of our state have told him to do,” Vicente said. “That’s concerning to us, but at the end of the day, hopefully he will remember that he works for the voters of Colorado.” Vicente said the federal government had been relatively quiet on the matter since the election. He added that federal officials had previously stated that they would probably treat Amendment 64 and the new-look retail market the way they’ve treated medical marijuana, meaning as long as people are following state rules, they likely won’t interfere. Jeff Dorschner, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Denver, stated that the Justice Department’s enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged and that marijuana is still considered a Schedule I controlled substance, but that the agency is reviewing the ballot initiative. Other law enforcement rep-
resentatives have not shied away from the topic. “I am disappointed at the outcome of the vote,” said Douglas County Sheriff David Weaver. “I still believe this is bad for Colorado and for Douglas County residents. With that being said, I am sworn to uphold the Constitution and will enforce the law. As of today we do not know what that law will look like.” For those voters who plan on partaking in the use of recreational marijuana, there will be a gray period until legislative regulations are in places, allowing pot shops to open their doors sometime around January 2014. “In the interim period between now and 2014, it remains illegal for people to sell marijuana, back and forth,” Vicente said. “The mechanism would be that adults are allowed to cultivate, grow their own, or share with a friend. … That’s just part of the process moving toward more common-sense drug policy. We have to take it step by step, but it’s important for people to know that it remains illegal.”
RTD leadership Council member nabs slim win over incumbent By Chris Michlewicz
cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com Gary Lasater defeated incumbent Jack O’Boyle in a hotly contested race to represent Regional Transportation District G. Lasater, a Parker Town Council member until Dec. 17, received about 1,000 votes more than incumbent O’Boyle. More than Lasater 60,000 votes were counted in the two-person race. When reached by phone Nov. 7, Lasater said his first order of business is to get to know other board members, particularly those who represent “fringe districts” that might share common issues with district G. “You need a majority to move things in the direction you’re looking to go,” he said. Reduced service hours and a
lack of bus service on weekends, including along major corridors like South Parker Road, have caused issues that he wants to fix. Lasater said RTD does not advertise its service and argues that an effective marketing campaign could boost ridership and revenues. The district is considering purchasing fuel-cell batterypowered buses to replace the gas-guzzling vehicles used today, and Lasater said he is interested in finding out how much money could be saved over the long term. He is also a proponent of expanding the range of Parker’s call-n-Ride service to include areas like Parker Adventist Hospital. Some of his answers during a candidate forum at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center in October drew resounding applause from Parker residents. Some local public transportation users feel the town does not have an adequate level of service compared with other municipalities. If the verified election results confirm Lasater’s win later this month, he will be sworn into office during RTD’s first meeting in January. Lasater will be one of 15 board members who oversee an annual budget of roughly $254 million.
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Holiday special for Mayflower descendant Thanksgiving is 18th birthday for Pilgrim’s kin By Rhonda Moore
rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com Ricque Zerr has been hearing the stories about her Mayflower ancestors for as long as she can remember. And the story that dates back 13 generations is one that never gets old. Zerr’s American story began in 1620 when the Mayflower landed on Plymouth Rock. Aboard the ship were her ancestors, John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, who would eventually marry and have 10 children. Alden was rumored to be the first person to set foot on Plymouth Rock and his name is in the history books as one of the founders of the Plymouth Colony. Alden’s signature is the seventh on the Mayflower Compact. Among the many stories in Zerr’s mem-
ory bank is one her mother, Mylene Zerr, shared from their home in Castle Rock. The one about the reported love triangle that blossomed on the Mayflower involving John Alden, Priscilla Mullins and Myles Standish. When Standish asked Alden to approach Mullins on his behalf, Mullins’ response set the course for generations to come. “She said, `Speak for yourself, John,’” Mylene Zerr said. Such courtships among the tight-knit group of Pilgrims are reflected in the lineage of Parker resident Beverly Spooner, 82, governor of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in Colorado. Spooner’s childhood was filled with stories about her grandmother’s Mayflower ancestor, William White. By the time Spooner came of age, she decided it was time to balance the scales for her grandfather. “My poor grandfather suffered for years because she lorded this over him,” Spooner said. “I was determined to find an ancestor for my grandfather.” Not only did Spooner find a Mayflower ancestor for her grandfather in the form of James Chilton, but her research found three
additional kin on her grandmother’s side of the family. Her research revealed Spooner’s Mayflower descendants include Thomas Rogers, Samuel Fuller, surgeon for the Plymouth colony, and Stephen Hopkins. “The gene pool was pretty small at that time,” Stooner said. “The families were so close they just married ... the other families.” Confirmation of lineage for Mayflower descendants is documented on the society’s membership application, providing the date and place of birth, death and marriage for all ancestors, dating back to the person who sailed on the Mayflower. Historical reference numbers are provided and additional spaces are left blank for the heirs yet to come. On Thanksgiving Day, when Ricque Zerr turns 18, she will graduate from the level of a junior member of the society and become an adult, senior member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants. It is sure to be a memorable birthday. “It makes me feel proud and ecstatic that I’m part of history,” Zerr said. “It’s a wonderful feeling. I love it.”
Ricque Zerr, left, will celebrate her 18th birthday this year on Thanksgiving. She and her mother Mylene Zerr can trace their family roots back to the Mayflower and enjoy the holiday every year. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ourcoloradonews.com
Judge doesn’t bend on Sterling Ranch
Developer also holds firm in dispute over water
By Rhonda Moore
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A Douglas County District Court judge has denied a request by Sterling Ranch, which asked him to reconsider his decision to put the brakes on the development. Judge Paul King on Nov. 9 held to his August decision on the subdivision. The
judge had reversed the Douglas County commissioners’ 2011 approval of the Sterling Ranch Development and denied the developer’s request to send the matter back to the board for a water supply adequacy determination. King’s decision comes as a disappointment to the developer, who says it ignores the legal briefs filed. “It is unfortunate that the appellate briefs weren’t acknowledged. There seems to be a total misinterpretation of the statutes,” said Diane Smethills, Sterling Ranch partner. “That came forward in the briefs, especially the amicus briefs filed on behalf of the business community. They stepped forward out of concern for ramifications
statewide.” King ruled that Sterling Ranch, with its plan to develop 3,500 acres to create 12,000 dwelling units while submitting water adequacy at each plat or phase of development, did not comply with state law. “While land use and development is a matter of local concern, the adequacy of water for new developments is a matter of statewide concern,” King ruled. “To this end our legislature mandated … that local government shall not approve an application for a development unless it determines that the applicant has established that the proposed water supply for the development is adequate.”
Attorney James Kreutz, who argued on behalf of the plaintiffs, the Chatfield Community Association, applauded King’s decision. “The statute is clear. It means what it says,” Kreutz said. “Any approving agency and any applicant have to comply with that statute.” The board has indicated it intends to appeal King’s decision, and Smethills and her partner Harold Smethills remain committed to the future of Sterling Ranch. “It comes down to an issue of jobs and growth in Colorado,” Smethills said. “This is a very big project. It’s one that has great momentum. It is proceeding.”
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November 22, 2012
Lamb Spring could become fossil facility
Tourism is possibility for site where bones found
By Ryan Boldrey
rboldrey@ourcoloradonews.com
Discoveries of mammoth proportions near Sterling Ranch have local archaeologists dreaming of turning Lamb Spring into a tourist destination. The site, first discovered by accident in 1960 by Charles Lamb, is not an active dig site at present, but according to Craig Lee of the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve Board of
Directors, there is much still to be unearthed at the Douglas County locale. An excavation led by the Smithsonian in 1961 and ‘62 turned up bones of at least five mammoths. A later excavation by the institution in 1980 and ’81 turned up remains of 30 more mammoths and evidence that suggested there may have been people around at that time to hunt the mammoths. According to Lee, scientific discovery dictates that people have been in this part of the world for 11,000 years, but what has been discovered at Lamb Spring could take human existence back another 2,000 years. “What we have is tantalizing evidence that people were butchering the mammoths at the spring,” Lee
said. “Some of the evidence includes things such as the presence of a very large anvil stone or a hammer stone and evidence to suggest that the mammoth bones were smashed by humans. We need to continue that exploration.” Lee said the mammoth remains date to 13,000 years old, and although nothing is certain, if there were humans there at that time, it would be something that would indeed change the suggested history of North America. Lee and other members of the Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve envision the 35-acre site becoming active again within the next decade and have plans for an on-site museum that would house much of what they already know is under-
Nathan Boyless stands with a cast of the Lamb Spring mammoth skull, which was discovered in Douglas County in 1981. Excavation continues in the area with more opportunity for research and public education. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ourcoloradonews.com
ground. “Lamb Spring still holds mammoth remains that were uncovered by the Smithsonian excavation and then recovered,” Lee said. “There are also major portions of the site that remain unexcavated by anybody but have huge potential to speak to the earliest humans in North America as well as questions relating to Ice Age farms.” Nathan Boyless, president of the preserve’s board of directors, said that it is good practice to leave some of the bones in situ, or buried on site. “First, the bones have been well preserved for thousands of years, so it makes sense that until another option can be identified, the best place to preserve the bones is underground where they currently reside,” he said. “In addition, considering that approximately 30 individual mammoths were identified in previous excavations, curating or storing those bones would require a warehouse-size facility that would need to be maintained in perpetuity. It’s not a small or short-term effort to tackle.” Boyless and Lee envision an on-site interpretive center being built in the next decade, where excavated materials could be housed and where visitors could watch archaeologists at work on future discoveries. Right now it is simply a question of funding. “We don’t have the whole story at Lamb Spring,” Lee said. “We have enough
Lamb Spring is on the Colorado State and National Registers of Historic Places, and large areas remain unexcavated. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ ourcoloradonews.com but there’s potential for so much more.”
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South MetroLIFE Diamond devotion set in stone
Bling king Steve Rosdal retired from Hyde Park Jewelers a few years back, but he was itching to get in the biz in some capacity. Now he has opened SHR Jewelry Associates at 231 Milwaukee St. in Cherry Creek North. Rosdal’s new business specializes in diamond acquisitions from private individuals and dealers. He will also be purchasing and selling estates and previously owned fine watches, precious metals and jewelry. Rosdal started his career in the jewelry business in 1973 and built extensive experience in fine timepieces, diamonds and fine jewelry. “I am excited to get back to the aspects I love most about the jewelry industry,” Rosdal said. The office of SHR Jewelry Associates is not the typical retail jewelry store. It has a small showroom, but most of its sales will come from the personalized service that Rosdal and director Jourdan Block offer. Through his connections in the jewelry community, Rosdal is able to source specific pieces, whether watches or fine jewelry, for his customers. SHR Jewelry Associates is open by appointment only by calling 720-379-6505 or by contacting Rosdal at steve@steverosdal. com.
Minoo Asaadi’s paper collage “Eye,” at left, won third place in the Own An Original exhibition at Littleton Museum.
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Karen Burch’s oil painting “Gore Creek” earned second place in the judging of an exhibition at the Littleton Museum.
‘Own an Original’ winners picked Artworks on display in Littleton By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Painter Sandra Kaplan, who says she “employs different focal lengths in the same painting, emphasizing differing aspects of what we do (or don’t) see,” has selected a variety of works for awards — just over 80 — from the pieces submitted for the 2012 Own an Original exhibition, which opened at the Littleton Museum on Nov. 15 and runs through Jan. 13. The show is organized annually by the city’s Fine Arts Committee, a volunteer group appointed by the city council
to advise on art purchases, to stage exhibitions and to offer art-related programming. In its 47th year, the show has become stronger in overall quality, although this year, there are no longer the fine crafts that were potential holiday gifts. Kaplan commented that the work in the show is “quite conservative,” while she likes some adventure. “Much of it is really technically proficient.” Of her choice for best in show, “Pine Needle Branch, Provence,” a watercolor by Ralph Nagel, she said: “It’s not showy, but every stroke is meaningful. For a watercolorist, that is really, really hard to do.” The subtle painting of several mature pines in a wooded area has a slightly Oriental feel to it. It is exhibited on the north wall of the gallery. As one enters the gallery, Sina March’s oil painting “Happy Buddha” welcomes visitors.
Sina March’s “Happy Buddha” oil painting earned first place when artist Sandra Kaplan judged the Own An Original exhibition.
IF YOU GO Own an Original is open through Jan. 13 during museum hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. The Littleton Museum is located at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. 303-795-3950. “It has a subtext that most of this work does not have,” Kaplan commented of the firstplace winner. “It’s amusing.” The painting shows a small Buddha figure on a table, surrounded by an orange, lemon and other offerings. She also cited March’s “Soft Side of Manhattan,” which pictures people in Central Park, with high-rises in the background. “It shows the interaction of humans and nature — what I usually look for …” A large oil landscape, “Gore Creek,” by Karen Burch was one of about five candidates for second place, she said, but
much bigger than the others. “It’s loosely painted. It’s hard to maintain a consistent sense of color, brush strokes and style on that scale.” “Eye,” Minoo Asaadi’s paper collage, won third place. “It’s really adventuresome, odd. I would love to see that painter work larger.” In a phone conversation after she had finished judging, Kaplan repeated, “It’s a really good show.” She was surprised there were not more entries, given the very nice first prize offered: gallery space for the winner’s own one-person show, plus a $1,000 check. She was unable to attend the opening reception because she serves on an NEA panel for museum awards and she had to be in Washington, D.C. A closing reception and gallery walk/talk are planned, according to the museum’s Lorena Donohue.
Former Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, who now plays for the Jets, has signed a deal to be the “spokesmodel” for TiVo, the TV recording device. According to a story in The Hollywood Reporter, “the 25-year-old athlete will spread the gospel of TiVo via a social media and national advertising campaign, including a series of TV commercials,” the company said. “TiVo will also offer a `Tim Tebow Zone’ listing Tebow’s favorite shows, movies and recommendations for kids’ programming.” “I had no idea how great TiVo was until I started using it,” Tebow said in a statement last week. “I was blown away by the TiVo experience — it was so much more than I thought. With always being on the road, I love having the ability to find exactly what I am looking for and watch it anywhere, any time.” Tebow can add TiVo to his endorsement roster, which includes Jockey International, Nike and FRS Healthy Performance energy drinks. You can read the rest of the story at www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/timtebow-lands-tivo-endorsement-390393.
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November 22, 2012
‘Seedlings’ sprouting love of arts in children
Megan Van De Hay, Gabe Morales and Brian Mertz Hutchinson in “Kiss of the Spider Woman” at Vintage Theatre. Courtesy photo by Ellen Nelson
Arts Center ‘We’ve just seen it grow program sees fast exponentially.’ growth in first year Lisa Rigsby Peterson By Jane Reuter
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Of all the programs offered at the Lone Tree Arts Center, Seedlings is executive director Lisa Rigsby Peterson’s favorite. The monthly event aimed at 1- to 5-yearolds brings dozens of excited toddlers through the center’s doors every month for experiences she hopes will nurture a longlasting love of the arts. If numbers are any indication, it’s working. Five kids and parents attended the debut event in September 2011. “Yesterday, we did a puppet show and we had 120 people,” Peterson said in midNovember. “We’ve just seen it grow expoenentially.” Most of the attendees are stay-at-home mothers and their children. Some mothers come carrying babes in arms, while holding khands with an excited toddler. For moms like Julie Fox, Seedlings has been a godsend. Finding activities to keep her 5-year-old and 2-year-old children occupied during the day isn’t always easy, and many of the Denver area’s museums and kid-friendly venues are miles away. The arts center program offers a stimulating experience that, at $3 per person, was priced right, she said. “We think it’s great,” said Fox, a Highlands Ranch resident who’s attended the -programs with another stay-at-home mother. “It’s close to where we live, the center is nice and new and the program is ageared toward my kids’ age group.” Her kids gave high marks to a session featuring live insects from the Butterfly Pavilion and an interactive music program. The programs are a mix of interaction
and performance. In November, puppets acted out Brothers Grimm fairy tales, and in December, children will delve into holiday craft projects. The name “Seedlings” springs from the green leaf that symbolizes the arts center, a takeoff on the tree that’s part of the City of Lone Tree’s logo. But it also represents the growing appreciation for music and theater that Peterson hopes is growing in each child who attends. “The earlier you can get kids exposed to the arts, the more they’re going to embrace it later on in their lives,” she said. “Let’s have them come in and be comfortable being here before they can even walk.” Ideally, they’ll take the next cultural step and participate in Passport to Culture, a program for older children also held monthly at the arts center. Beyond that, their families may return for the center’s larger productions. But bringing them back for the higherdollar performances isn’t Peterson’s aim. “If I had to rank what I think are the best effects of the program, it’s sort of an added bonus they’re coming back and seeing other things,” she said. “But as someone who’s so passionate about the arts, I think the greatest benefit to the program is exposing these kids to the arts as they just begin laying down those trace memories of what excites me and what I like. It’s creating in them a sense of wonder and excitement about the arts and cultural opportunity. Hopefully they pass it on to their kids.” For more information about Seedlings and other arts center programs, visit www. lonetreeartscenter.org.
Spider Woman’s tangled web
circling all, although she is drawn in by Molina’s imagination. Gabe Morales plays Molina and Brian Merz Hutchinson appears as the revolutionary Valentin, who is forced to be Molina’s cellmate as he dreams of his girlfriend Marta and the political revolution. He forbids Molina to cross a line he draws in the middle of their cell. The relationship between these diametrically opposite men changes. The warden (Brian Walker Smith) asks Molina to spy on his cellmate and identify Valentin’s girlfriend and other associates. Beatings are a regular part of every day in this brutal scene, and Molina’s mother (Deborah Persoff) appears, adding another sad note to a hopeless love story behind bars. Somehow, throughout, songs carry through, under the direction of Mitch Samu, and fairly complex dance numbers are choreographed by Ron Marriott. One reaches the end with an immersion in the story that is stronger than usual. Images accompany one out into the night, due to director Craig Bond’s storytelling skills. The musical, which won 10 Tony Awards in 1993, is based on a novel by Manuel Puig and takes place in an Argentine prison in the 1950s. The ambitious Vintage Theatre has grown a notch in this production.
Love, intrigue, magic behind bars By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Lights go up on a stark pattern of bars in prison cells, desperate-looking prisoners peering through. The score for “Kiss of the Spider Woman” by Kander and Ebb, IF YOU GO with its dramatic, Latin beat, filters “Kiss of the Spider Woman” into the viewer’s plays through Dec. 2 at consciousness and Vintage Theatre’s new lostays. Lighting and cation, 1468 Dayton St., staging take over Aurora. Performances: 7:30 the imagination. p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; Terrence McNal2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: ly’s story begins to $30 ($25 advance) Fridays, unfold as one meets Saturdays; $25 ($20 adMolina, a gay winvance) Sundays. 303-856dow dresser, who 7830, vintagetheatre.com. spins an ongoing fantasy about Aurora, a B-movie actress who once played the role of the Spider Woman. This sinister figment of the imagination glides in and out, sings and has the potential to deliver death with a kiss, according to tradition. Megan Van De Hey is in almost constant motion when on stage as Spider Woman,
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sports bar with 26 big-screen TVs, including two on the patio. , “I’m a card-carrying wing junkie, l so I made it a point to have awesome wings,” Armstrong said. And he wasn’t wrong. On a recent taste test, Mr. On the Town and I were pleasantly pleased with the menu selections. We sampled wings of all sorts, brat burgers, sweet Italian sausage, honey bourbon brats, cheddar brats, beer brats, spicy chicken Italian sausage, s extremely spicy Polish sausage and regular brats boiled in beer and spices, plus bottomless baked beans and I homemade chips. If you’re watching your waistline, o you can wash it all down with a Diet Pepsi. But the sports-bar enthusiasts will likely enjoy the selection of 16 t beers on tap along with $1.99 for Coy ors, Coors Light and Miller Lite all day every day, plus a “boatload of microt brews on tap”. Overlooking the green rink at the y t
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Aspen advances
Aspen reached the top of the chart at $1,235 per square feet, according to a new study analyzing the home building costs (looking both at construction and overall project costs) for the top luxury winter vacation destinations in the U.S.. The study was released recently by Chris Pollack, president of Pollack+Partners, a high-net-worth design/build cooperative The study said that Aspen came in first while Whistler, British Columbia, scored on the low end at $715 per square foot. The study identified seven winter vacation destinations and compared the cost to build a custom estate on a per-square-foot basis. Telluride
ranked third at $1,138 per square foot and Vail came in at No. 5 at $910 per square foot. “Our study offers insight into … spending trends in some of the most desirable ski resorts in North America,” Pollack said. “In addition to construction costs, our analysis accounts for overall project costs, which many clients discount or do not acknowledge when establishing or discussing the budget. … The top segment of the market tends to be less susceptible to fluctuations in the real estate market and the overall economy … .” For more comparisons, go to www. pollackpartnersllc.com/press-releases-home-building-cost-analysis.php. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@ blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
The evening is intended to provide a snapshot of the academic options offered. After a general welcome reception and an informational presentation, families will be encouraged to interact with current students and members of staff in an ‘open house’ forum in the Commons. During this time, clubs and activities will be represented and all members of the TRHS community will be excited to share their school experiences. The presentation will include valuable school data, the 21st Century outcomes for all TRHS students, an introduction to the academic pathways offered through all four years and specific details regarding the International Baccalaureate Programme, Advanced Placement courses and Career and Technical Education.
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Artsy gifts on agenda at ACC sale “Starlight Rhythms,” featuring local pop, rock, blues and jazz musicians. Violinist Lionel Young and his blues and boogie-woogie trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 in Hampden Hall. General admission: $12/$10 at the door. Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Arapahoe Community College’s active Clay and Jewelry Clubs host two sales of their work each year, including items crafted by their instructors. The Clay and Jewelry Holiday Sale will be held Nov. 29Dec. 1 in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the annex at the east end of the main campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. This offers an opportunity to find one-ofa-kind gifts for family and friends at reasonable cost. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29 (reception); 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. For information, contact Randy Burns, ACC metalwork and jewelry faculty, randy.burns@arapahoe.edu, 303-797-5866.
Dream-catcher workshops
Jewelry by Amy Mower will be included in the Arapahoe Community College Clay and Jewelry Holiday Sale in the Colorado Gallery of the Arts Nov. 29-Dec.1. Courtesy photo tion of performing Handel’s “Messiah” for philanthropic causes. Singers may bring their own scores or borrow one at the door. All of Part 1 and excerpts from Parts 2 and 3 will be sung. 303-794-6379, ext. 247.
Lone Tree holds tree lighting
The Lone Tree Arts Guild and the Lone Tree Symphony join to welcome the holidays on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Gather at 6:30 p.m., tree lighting at 6:45 p.m., concert of holiday music at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 2 p.m. Dec. 1. The Arts Center is at 100075 Commons St. For tickets, 720-5091007, lonetreeartscenter.org.
Messiah Sing-Along raises funds
The annual Messiah SingAlong at Littleton United Methodist Church, accompanied by the Colorado Chamber Orchestra, is planned for 7 p.m. on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. Guest soloists will be Kara Guggemos, Marcia Ragonetti, Jason Baldwin and Steven Taylor. Suggested $20 donations go to help children suffering with HIV/AIDS in Kenya and India. The community fundraiser is part of a long tradi-
Englewood starts concert series
Englewood Arts has a new Friday night concert series called
Jessica Bordeaux, a Lakota Indian, will present two identical workshops at Bemis Library on how to create a traditional American Indian dream catcher. She will appear at 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 and will talk about the origins and culture. Open to adults and children. Participants must bring a $5 materials fee and children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at 303-795-3961. Rockin’ R&B Guitarist/songwriter/vocalist Tommy Castro and the Painkillers will appear at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle, Littleton, to celebrate the release of the CD “Greedy/That’s All I Got.” Tickets: $20 advance; $22 day of show.303-795-6877, toadtavern. com.
Potters’ show and sale coming
Littleton’s Anita Garfein is among members of the Denver Potters Association, which holds its annual Show and Sale at the Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 E. Sixth Ave., Denver. 303-377-5535, castleclayartists.net.
CURTAIN TIME Ibsen at Byers-Evans
“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen plays through Dec. 15 at the Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., Denver. It’s an ideal setting for this tale of Nora Helmer’s 19th-century marriage, with the Evans family’s furnishings surrounding the audience. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Monday Dec. 3; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18, 303-620-4933.
The hills are alive
“The Sound of Music” by Rodgers and Hammerstein brings the Trapp Family singers to Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, from Nov. 16-Dec. 30. Robert Wells is director, Kellly Kates is choreographer and Donna Kolpan Debreceni is music director for the perennial favorite musical. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Nov. 24, Dec. 8, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets: $22$42, 303-794-2787, Townhallartscenter.com.
Difficult guest
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” is still funny after a long history as a favorite with theaters across the nation (since 1939). George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart created the houseg-
uest from hell in radio personality Sheridan Whiteside. Spotlight Theatre presents the comedy through Dec. 22. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Venue: John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Tickets: $20/$18. Littleton’s Linda Suttle plays Harriet Stanley, Whitehead’s hostess.
Edgy approach
“On the Edge: a Festival of New Plays” continues at The Edge Theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood through Dec. 2, with a new play each weekend by a woman. Nov. 23-25: “Gifted” by Carrie Printz, directed by Sarah Roshan, about a teenaged wannabe reality show star. “Straight Sitting” by Melanie Tem, directed by Angela Astle, plays Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10, theedgetheatre.com, 303-232-0363.
Dancing feet
“42nd Street,” the glamorous, tap-dancing musical set in the 1930s, plays through Feb. 16 at Boulder’s Dinner Playhouse, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Performances: afternoons and evenings, check on dates, times and ticket prices: 303-4496000 ext. 4 or bouldersdinnertheatre.com.
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Army veteran Bob Hugo receives a framed portrait from Clare Bridge activities assistant Margaret Harris Nov. 14 at the senior living facility’s “Honoring Our Veterans” ceremony. Hugo, a Special Services sergeant, served in the military from 1944-46. He was stationed in Hawaii, where he played the trumpet in the Army’s Special Services band.
Navy veteran Ralph Ritter is recognized at Clare Bridge’s “Honoring Our Veterans” ceremony Nov. 14. Ritter joined the Navy right out of high school when he was 16. Trained as an aviation radio operator and technician, he never deployed overseas, as World War II was winding down by the time his training was complete.
CLARE BRIDGE HONORS ITS VETERANS PHOTOS BY RYAN BOLDREY With patriotic music, including the official song for each branch, Clare Bridge of Highlands Ranch honored its living veterans at a ceremony Nov. 14 at the facility. Seven Army veterans, four former Navy seamen, one Coast Guard veteran and three military spouses received special recognition that included a framed portrait, a medal with a red, white and blue ribbon, and a round of applause from family members, staff and guests. In addition, a brief story about each veteran was read aloud.
Clare Bridge of Highlands Ranch honored its veterans in a ceremony, presenting each of them with medals and a framed photo of them from when they served. Most of Clare Bridge’s veterans served in or around the time of World War II.
Coast Guard veteran John Lamb and Navy veteran Dale Liechty were both recognized at Clare Bridge’s “Honoring Our Veterans” ceremony Nov. 14 at the senior living facility. Lamb served from 1945-1948 and Liechty, a radio technician, served from 1944-1946.
Symphony, chorale combine sounds Concert set for PACE Center By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Two south area musical organizations celebrate a new home this year with a combined holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at Parker’s PACE Center. Both are designated Artistic Partners of the center, with concerts scheduled through the season. The Parker Symphony, in its 18th season, started as the South Suburban Community Orchestra and played in Littleton for a number of years. Members, from throughout the metro area, are volunteers who love to perform on their instruments with others. It has named its 18th season “Creative Celebrations and Collaborations: Cellos, Children, Concerto, Choirs and more.” The director, violinist Rene Knetsch, is a professional who also serves as concertmaster for the Lone Tree Symphony, conducts the Arapahoe Community College orchestra, performs with the Central City Opera orchestra and Confluence Quartet, freelances and teaches private students. Some years ago, he became aware of the value of community orchestras in providing a means of expression for musicians
who must spend their days working in other fields. The Parker Chorale was founded by Alicia Pope more recently and is conducted by Robert Krier, who joined the chorale in June 2012. He is a retired educator, music minister and music director and teaches privately. Jane MacQueen is accompanist. The two organizations will play/sing together: “Gloria” by Vivaldi (first movement only); “Laudate Dominum” by Mozart; “Christus” by Mendelssohn; “Hallelujah Chorus from Christ on the Mount of Olives” by Beethoven; “Hymn to the Fallen” by John Williams; “O Holy Night,” arranged by Rene Clausen; “We Wish You a Merry Christmas (with hand bells)” arranged by John Rutter. The Chorale will perform alone: “Tambourine Noel”; Carol of the Bells”; “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”; “Deck the Halls”; “Variations on Jingle Bells (with hand bells). The orchestra will play: “Adoramus Te” by Palestrini/Stokowski; “Christmas Festival” by Anderson; “Sleigh Ride” by Delius; and “Festive Sounds of Hanukah” by Holcombe. A reception will follow each concert so the audience can visit with the musicians. Tickets are available at the PACE Center: 303-805-6800, PACECenteronline.org.
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Just in from the North Pole, Santa Claus takes center stage at The Streets at SouthGlenn. The jolly old elf joined Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon to throw the switch at a special tree-lighting ceremony on Nov. 16 in Commons Park. Photos by Deborah Grigsby
Jolly old elf arrives at SouthGlenn Tree-lighting ceremony draws crowd including Santa By Deborah Grigsby
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Twinkling lights, live entertainment and, of course, a visit from the season’s biggest celebrity packed holiday wellwishers into Commons Park for the fourth annual tree-lighting ceremony at The Streets at SouthGlenn. Arriving by horse-drawn carriage, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon joined Santa Claus center stage Nov. 16 to light the center’s 25-foot Colorado Christmas tree and officially welcome the holiday shopping season. And of course, Santa’s got an app for that, lighting the entire park via a special giant iPhone, only available to certain North Pole residents. A brief Main Street parade around Commons Park featured local civic leaders and the big brass sound of the Arapahoe High School marching band. Live reindeer were also on display throughout the evening. “We really look forward to this event each year, and it’s nice that it happened before Thanksgiving,” said Tony Allen of Littleton. “This is such
G Two-year-old Jackson Nidy of Centennial, on an outing with his mother, Britanny, takes in the wonder of the season after a tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 16 at The Streets at SouthGlenn, which helped kick off the holiday season. a better atmosphere than some of the other, more crowded malls.” The Streets again are home to The Cube, one of Colorado’s few outdoor ice skating rinks, which will be open through Feb. 3. Admission prices are $7 for adults, $4 for children 4-12 years of age and free for kids 3 and younger. There is a $3 charge for skate rental. “We’re from New York, and I always enjoyed skating outdoors as a kid, and this is just the greatest thing,” said Miriam Ramirez. “This could be a new
B family tradition.” Santa will be at The Streets thoughj Dec. 24 in the Guest Services area.c Visitors are encouraged to bring their own cameras for photographs. “It’s never too early to start cel-T ebrating Christmas,” said CentennialW b resident Brittany Nidy. “Never.” More information about The StreetsS at SouthGlenn’s holiday programs, Santa’s schedule, as well as hours fori The Cube Ice Rink can be found onlined 2 at www.shopsouthglenn.com.
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OUT OF BOUNDS BY THE NUMBERS Number of opponents the Valor Christian defense has held to seven points or fewer during the Eagles dozen games this season.
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Wins for the ThunderRidge football team in 57 games since joining the Class 5A ranks. The Grizzlies face Valor Christian in the first 5A semifinal Friday night at Shea Stadium.
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ThunderRidge’s John Wood, right, puts pressure on Grandview quarterback Reece Weber in the fourth quarter of ThunderRidge’s 21-17 victory. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ourcoloradonews.com
Grizzlies double down on defense
ThunderRidge puts the clamps on Wolves in 21-17 win
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HIGHLANDS RANCH ThunderRidge linebacker John Wood was doing what he had been told last Friday night at Shea Stadium. Wood was all over the field in leading a strong Grizzlies defensive effort that sparked a 21-17 victory over Grandview in a Class 5A state quarterfinal playoff game. The win for the top-seeded Grizzlies (11-1) moves them into the semifinals against Highlands Ranch neighbor and fourth-seeded Valor Christian (10-2) 7 p.m. Friday night at Shea Stadium. ThunderRidge’s maligned defensive unit had surrendered 90 points and 957 total yards in playoff wins over Westminster and Cherry Creek and the Grizzlies’ coaches made sure the players heard what was expected of them going up against Grandview’s potent offense. “Coaches yelled at us all week to run to the ball,” said Wood. “We had a good week of practice and when we are good everybody is running to the ball. Like against Cherry Creek, the 56 points we gave up, we were not running to the ball.” Wood was the leader but he had plenty of help from his teammates that included among others Sam Pauling, Michael Stanley and Jeff Helblig. “It was a great defensive effort,” said ThunderRidge coach Joe Johnson. “John Wood had an unbelievable game. I’m really proud of our defensive staff and the kids. We’ve had it really tough for the last couple week and they really stepped up. We put in some new stuff and they executed.” Pauling led the Grizzlies
with 16 tackles. Helblig had seven tackles and one of the two ThunderRidge interceptions. Grandview, which lost to ThunderRidge 34-20 on Sept. 13, was held below its 33.6 scoring average and the Wolves managed to gain only 77 yards rushing and 226 yards of total offense. Two ThunderRidge turnovers helped Grandview jump to a 10-0 first quarter advantage but the Grizzlies rallied and had a 21-17 lead with 3:11 to play after a clutch 66-yard TD drive. Then it was time for the defense to rise up again. With 1:41 showing on the clock and the Wolves facing a fourth and 11 from their own 33-yard line, Wood sacked quarterback Reece Weber for an 15yard loss. “I though he got away from me for a minute,” said Wood. “My head was down and all of a sudden he’s down and the crowd went crazy. It’s scary trying to stop that guy.” Weber is an elusive senior who despite heavy pressure threw for 149 yards and one touchdown. But he was held to minus 34 yards rushing. ThunderRidge lost two yards on four attempts after Wood’s sack and Grandview got the ball back on downs at their own 20-yard line with 42 seconds to play. The game ended when Weber’s desperation pass was intercepted at the goal line. Weber was injured on the play and had to be helped off the field. “We have to be better, sharper offensively,” said Johnson. “We had some opportunities. Every time I think we have it going on offense, we kind of slip up and when I think we are having trouble on defense, we step up. “It’s the nature of coaching this age group. I guess the one
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GAME OF THE WEEK FOOTBALL
No. 4 Valor Christian (10-2) vs. No. 1 ThunderRidge (11-1), 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Shea Stadium
ThunderRidge’s Brody Westmoreland cuts through defenders Nov. 16. thing is we have a tremendous will to win.” That was evident on the Grizzlies 14-play winning touchdown drive that took 5:06 and gave ThunderRidge a fourpoint lead. ThunderRidge converted two fourth downs on the drive and quarterback Brody Westmoreland connected with Mark Hopper on a key 14-yard third down pass. “We knew they were going to try to get to the edge to stop us,” said Westmoreland. “We had sprint throw protection, I got a good block from Steve (Ray) and Hopper came open.” Ray ran for 139 yards and one touchdown. Jake Hand scored twice, including the 5-yard game-winning score. Westmoreland ran for 55 yards and completed four of 10 passes for 86 yards as the Grizzlies finished with 363 yards total of-
fense. Westmoreland was knocked out of the game late in the first quarter. He didn’t play for one series but Matt Malin, who also played in the secondary, replaced him and directed an 80yard scoring drive that trimmed Grandview’s lead to 10-7 with 9:51 left in the second quarter. “Matt came in and led the team very well,” said Westmoreland. “I’m proud of him. Our team just finds a way to win.” Reece threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Montgomery on fourth down as Grandview put together a timeconsuming, 69-yard, 14-play scoring drive to start the second half and grab a 17-14 lead. Tanner Gentry’s 26-yard interception return and Tanner Hubbard’s 37-yard field goal and two extra-point kicks accounted for the other Grandview points.
This should be a great one as the Eagles, who are searching for thier fourth consecutive state title (two in 4A; one in 3A) battle the top-seeded Grizzlies in a Highlands Ranch showdown. THEY SAID IT “You just can’t come out like we did and expect to win,” said Ponderosa coach Jamie Woodruff. “It’s a good football team we got. It’s over. Sad.” Ponderosa football coach Jamie Woodruff after his team’s 19-14 loss to Mesa Ridge in last Friday’s 4A quarterfinal
26 Lone Tree Voice
November 22, 2012
Left, Arapahoe quarterback Taven Sparks is wrapped up by Valor linebacker David Corral. Right, Valor running back Daryl Hawkins (2) and Arapahoe cornerback Talon Jones (24) fly out of bounds. Hawkins took a direct snap and tried to make the right corner but he was tripped up by Jones. Photos by W. Patrick Lanius | wplSports.com
Eagles turn away Warriors
By Daniel P. Johnson
djohnson@ourcoloradonews.com
Valor Christian advances to 5A semifinals with win over Arapahoe HIGHLANDS RANCH - Arapahoe’s football team accomplished a lot in 2012. The Warriors won the talent-rich Class 5A Super 6 League championship. They also won 10 games for the just the fifth time in school history. One thing they were unable to do was slow down Valor Christian, specifically junior running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey showed why he’s considered the best prep football player in the state with his performance in the Nov. 16 5A state quarterfinal game at Valor Christian Stadium. The ultra-quick junior rushed for 295 yards on just 12 carries and, for good measure, threw in 108 receiving yards on eight catches. He scored a total of six touchdowns as the No. 4 Eagles took down the No. 5 War-
riors 49-18 to reach the semifinals. “On defense, we just had no answer for No. 5,” Arapahoe coach Mike Campbell said of McCaffrey. “That guy is awesome. At the end of the day, they are better than we are. We had a long drive after they scored where we didn’t come away with any points. “Had we scored there, it’s 7-7 and maybe we settle back down, but then it goes to 14-0, 21-0 and momentum went the other way.” Valor Christian (10-2), winners of 10-straight games, will play No. 1 ThunderRidge (11-1) at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Shea Stadium. The winner of that game gets either No. 2 Ralston Valley or No. 3 Cherokee Trail the following week at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in the state championship game. McCaffrey, with a big assist from his quarterback, set the tone for the game on the game’s opening drive. With Arapahoe’s student section buzzing at a jam-packed Valor Christian Stadium, McCaffrey took the snap out of a wildcat
formation and raced off towards the right sideline. Quarterback Luke Del Rio, who was split out wide on the play, took Arapahoe’s Tommy Saager off of his feet with a block and McCaffrey coasted into the end zone from there. The 43-yard run put the Eagles up 7-0, and quickly quieted the Arapahoe contingent. “I didn’t see (the block), but I can’t wait to get in the film room to see it because everyone on the sideline was talking about it,” McCaffrey said. “That just shows you how fearless (Del Rio) is and that he’s willing to lay it all on the line.” Del Rio, operating Valor Christian’s uptempo attack, was nearly perfect in the first half. The senior (who’s committed to Oklahoma State) completed 18-of-24 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns, including a 50-yard score to McCaffrey that gave the Eagles a 35-0 midway through the second quarter. Arapahoe (10-2) opened the second half with a pair of touchdown passes from quar-
terback Taven Sparks to Ethan Brunhofer and Michael Babb, to trim the deficit to 3512, but an 80-yard run by McCaffrey pushed Valor Christian’s lead back up to 30 points at 42-12 with 6:02 to play in the quarter. McCaffrey opened the fourth quarter with an electrifying 57-yard touchdown run as he first split a pair of oncoming Arapahoe defenders, then juked another near the goal line to make the score 49-12. “We definitely wanted to come out and set the tempo right from the start,” McCaffrey said. “We still made some mistakes, but a lot of those can be fixed and so (Saturday) we’ll look at the film, have a good practice and be ready for (the semifinals).” Despite the loss, Campbell was still very proud of the season his team put together. “League championships and 10-win seasons don’t happen very often,” Campbell said. “To play in our league and to play our schedule and win 10 games, we’re really, really proud of our kids and the year we put out.”
Battle of Highlands Ranch in Class 5A semifinal Top-seeded ThunderRidge looks to halt Valor’s impressive championship streak By Jim Benton
jbenton@ourcoloradonews.com ThunderRidge won the Class 4A state football championship in 2001, 2004 and 2005. However, Saturday’s game against Valor Christian will be the Grizzlies first appearance in the Class 5A semifinals. “It feels good to be in the semis,” ThunderRidge coach Joe Johnson said. “I told the boys this is the first time we’ve won three 5A playoff games. “No question about it, we’ll have a tough task against Valor Christian.” This is the first season the Eagles have played in Class 5A but Valor Christian is seeking its fourth consecutive state championship. Valor Christian won the Class 4A title in 2011 and 2010 and the Class 3A state crown in 2009. The Eagles are unbeaten in 15 state playoff games. NO. 1 THUNDERRIDGE (11-1) VS. NO. 4 VALOR CHRISTIAN (9-2) When, where: 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Shea Stadium
Game plan: Valor Christian has been terrorizing opponent’s defenses all season, averaging 44.2 points per game, but the Eagles defense has been just as dominate recording four shutouts and allowing an average of 6.9 points a game. The defensive line has been outstanding. Junior linebacker Justin Falls leads the Eagles with 69 tackles. Senior Levi Wallace has four of the team’s 15 interceptions and running back/ linebacker Cameron Gray has been in of six of the 21 sacks recorded by the defense. Gray has been sidelined because of injuries. The Eagles offense is led by quarterback Luke Del Rio who has a 128 quarterback rating, passing for 1,958 yards with 24 touchdowns and only three interceptions. Junior Christian McCaffrey is averaging 10.1 yards per rush and 12.96 yards per catch. ThunderRidge can counter with an explosive offense that is scoring 39.7 points per game. Hard-running Steve Ray and Jake Hand are the leaders of the ground game which has rushed for 303.3 yards a game. Quarterback Brody Westmoreland directs the offense with his runs and passes. The defense has struggled at times but came up big in a quarterfinal victory over Grandview. Extra point: ThunderRidge needs to
Spencer Crandall, No. 77, and other members of the ThunderRidge football team celebrate their 21-17 victory against Grandview Nov. 16 and run towards their fans at Shea Stadium. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ourcoloradonews.com keep pace with the Eagles offensively. The Grizzlies defense has to find a way to contain Valor Christian and not fall behind early because the Eagles are used to playing with the lead.
According to statistics after 12 games, ThunderRidge’s offense has managed 443 yards per game compared to 378 for Valor Christian but defensively there is no comparison with the Eagles getting the nod.
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November 22, 2012
Sports roundup: Sabatka signs with Lobos PUBLIC NOTICE
By Jim Benton
Lone Tree RENOTICED AND REPUBLISHED Madison Montgomery, PURSUANT TO CRS 38-38-109(2)(b)(II) Long Beach State
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Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-0211 Heart To Whom It May Concern: On 9/18/2012 undersigned Public Kelsey Trustee caused Wainwright, Highlands Ranch, Fort Two-time Colorado 5A the state singles the Notice of Election and Demand relatthe Deed of Trust Lewis described below champion Hayden Sabatka ing of toHighlands to be recorded in Douglas County. Longwell, Chaparral, Northern ColoRanch signed a letter of intentOriginal Nov. 14 to atGrantor: JOHN DKatie BUDNACK JR. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE rado ELECtend the University of New Mexico. TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LEHMAN “We are very excited to have Hayden BROTHERS BANK, FSB, A FEDERAL join the Lobo tennis program,” saidBANK New SAVINGS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mexico head coach Alan Dils.CITIMORTGAGE, “He is a great INC.Hayden Sabatka, Highlands Ranch, New of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/14/2003 athlete and has shown he canDate play singles Mexico Recording Date of DOT: 12/3/2003 and doubles at a high level.” Reception No. of DOT: 2003171348 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Sabatka never lost in set inOriginal the past two Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $595,000.00 years in high school competition and head Sydney Mountain Vista, Emery Outstanding Principal Amount as of Cohen, the dateto hereof: many Douglas County athletes sign$574,537.19 let- University Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you ters of intent. are hereby notified that the covenants of Nicole DeSimone, Mountain Vista, Univerthe deed of trust have been violated as The following is the list of signees of St. follows: Failurereto pay sity principal and Mary’s indue together with all Shearon, other ported to ColoradoNews.comterest for when Douglas Danie Mountain Vista, Dodge payments provided for in the Evidence of County athletes. Debt secured by the Deed of Community Trust and City College other violations of the terms thereof. Alli Rock Canyon, Northern THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAYMcCloskey, NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Colorado The property described herein is all of the encumbered by the lien ofWakefield, the Brooke Rock Canyon, North Morgan Stanley, Chaparral, property Sacramento deed of trust. State Legal Description of RealPlatte Property:Community College LOT 47, HERITAGE HILLS, FILING NO. 1 Laura Beach, Lutheran, Wyoming -I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9135 East Lost Hill Drive, Lone Tree, COMichael 80124 Klein, Mountain Vista, Nebraska NOTICE OF SALE Dezmond James, Ponderosa, Air Force The current holder of the Evidence of Debt by the Deed of Trust described Academy (certificate of intent)secured herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in Taylor Williams, ThunderRidge, Santa Clara Wilkins Dismuke, Rock Canyon, John Hopsaid Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Brianna Throop, ThunderRidge, Long kins_ that on the first possible sale date (unless Beach State Mountain Vista, Colorado the sale is continued*) at Haley 10:00 a.m. Kroll, Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at the Douglas Lindsey Porter, ThunderRidge, Casper ColMesa County Wilcox Building, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado,Local I will sell rugby at lege team falls in finals -public auction to the highest and best bidZach Rush, ThunderRidge, der forColorado cash, the said realCastle property Rock’s and all girls rugby team, made up of interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ School of Mines players from Douglas County high schools, 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. First Publication: 11/22/2012 Last Publication: 12/20/2012 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/18/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CAMILLE Y HARLAN Colorado Registration #: 43789 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-01047 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice
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NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2012-0211 To Whom It May Concern: On 9/18/2012 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: JOHN D BUDNACK JR. Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 11/14/2003 Recording Date of DOT: 12/3/2003 Reception No. of DOT: 2003171348 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $595,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $574,537.19 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 47, HERITAGE HILLS, FILING NO. 1 -I, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO Which has the address of: 9135 East Lost Hill Drive, Lone Tree, 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, January 16, 2013, at the Douglas County Wilcox Building, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at 3public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all rinterest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ and assigns therein, for the purpose -heirs 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. First Publication: 11/22/2012 Last Publication: 12/20/2012 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 9/18/2012 GEORGE J KENNEDY DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CAMILLE Y HARLAN Colorado Registration #: 43789 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: (303) 865-1400 Fax #: (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 12-01047 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www.douglas.co.us/publictrustee/
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Legal Notice No.: 2012-0211 First Publication: 11/22/2012 Last Publication: 12/20/2012 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 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 - Carly Fuller, Assist Vice President c/o Millennium Bank - Castle Wireless Communications LLC, Douglas Mayes - D Tramahlen, Vice President c/o Guaranty Bank and Trust - Douglas M Mayes & Patricia J Mayes - Eugene M Gregory, Manager c/o Sandy Hollow Development Company - Gibbs Young LLC GS Centennial LLC et al aka GS Centennial LLC - Guaranty Bank and Trust - Land Title Guarantee Company - Millennium Bank, Winter Park/Fraser Valley Branch Millennium Bank - Patricia J Mayes Steven M Gibbons, Manager c/o Sandy Hollow Development Company - Da Vinci Granite of Colorado ET AL – Douglas M Mayes – Jack D England DOPC PSP – Public Trustee of Douglas County – Sandy Hollow Development Company Ltd, a Colorado Limited Liability Company You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 14 PRESERVE AT DEERFIELD 4.16 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008;That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Douglas M Mayes & Patricia J Mayes for said year 2008.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 28th day of February 2013, 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 5th day of November, 2012. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926464 First Publication: November 15, 2012 Last Publication: November 29, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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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 - David E Archer & Associates Inc - Jack D England DOPC PSP Jerome Francis Marston –Perry Land Associates, Ltd., a Colorado Limited Partnership – Peter G Bowen, c/o Perry Land Associates, Ltd You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: TRACT IN 11 & 12-9-68. 35.403 AM/L AKA PARCEL I 538-94 AKA TRACT 8 DAWSON BUTTE LSP 206 & LSP 3378 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008;That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jerome Francis Marston for said year 2008.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 21st day of February 2013, 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 30th day of October 2012. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926524 First Publication: November 8, 2012 Last Publication: November 22, 2012 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 - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka 185 Caprice LLC - Bank of America NA Attn: Lauren Chaney - Daniel D Reynolds c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Garfield & Hecht PC Jack D England DOPC PSP - Jason P Rietz c/o Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty, PC - John E Gravina - JP Morgan Chase Bank NA - Krista L Riley, Manager c/o Ray’s Collision Inc - Krista L Riley, Manager c/o 185 Caprice LLC a Colorado Lim-
the regular season and even in the finals, everyone is competing, digging in, tackling hard, nothing is left in the tank when it is done and then when the game is over, no matter what the outcome, it is congratulations, meeting at a restaurant and yes, even, karaoke.” Howell was one of six All-State players from the Castle Rock team. The others were Kristi Albers, Fiona Ballideir, Kylee Dudek, Lauren Thomas and Shea Shnider. Baseball clinic - The Sports Family Club is holding a high school and youth baseball clinic on Dec. 1-2 at the Englewood High School Fieldhouse. The clinic will be run by college coaches with the morning sessions dedicated to youth (ages 9-13) and the afternoon sesHighlands Ranch’s Hayden Sabatka signed a letter of sions designed for high school players intent Nov. 14 to attend the University of New Mexico. (ages 14-18). Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ourcoloradonews. Coaches from some of the leading colcom legiate baseball programs, including Cal lost 30-5 in the state title game against the State Fullerton, Oregon, Oklahoma State, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Santa Clara and Summit Tigers November 4 at Glendale’s most of the baseball-playing Colorado Infinity Park. schools, will be attending the clinic. “You try to play game to game but at More information can be found at www. the beginning of the year we had ourselves thesportsfamilyclub.org. focused on playing Summit in the finals,” All-State Field hockey - Two Mountain Castle Rock captain Hailey Howell said. Vista players were named to the first team “Rugby is a tight knit community but when All-State team. Public Notice OF PURCHASE OF REAL we are on the field it is all competition. Goalie EmilyNOTICE Hazard and forward ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE ANDHaley APPLICATION FORwhile ISSUANCE “We know that they are always well pre- Kroll were first OF team honorees Jennel OF TREASURER’S DEED pared and well coached. Both teams had Murphy was a second team choice. SophoPublic Notice To Every Person in Actual Possession or the upmost for each one another from the more Andie Mitchell was including Occupancy of the hereinafter among Described NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL Public Notice Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person the honorable mention selections. players. coaches and even parents. ESTATEDuring AT TAX LIEN SALE AND in Whose Name the Same was Taxed or OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
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 - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka 185 Caprice LLC - Bank of America NA Attn: Lauren Chaney - Daniel D Reynolds c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Garfield & Hecht PC Jack D England DOPC PSP - Jason P Rietz c/o Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty, PC - John E Gravina - JP Morgan Chase Bank NA - Krista L Riley, Manager c/o Ray’s Collision Inc - Krista L Riley, Manager c/o 185 Caprice LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Krista L Whetten aka Krista Whetten - Matthew R Whetten - Matthew R Whetten, President c/o Ray's Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation Natasha Saypol - Natasha Saypol, Attorney in Fact for Dill Ski Aspen III LLC Public Trustee of Douglas County - Ray's Collision Inc aka Rays Collision Inc, a Corporation - Rays Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation - Rays Collision Inc et al Richard Judd Esq. c/o Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio - Rider12, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Ronald Garfield c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Sherman & Howard LLC - Town of Castle Rock -Vectra Bank Colo NA – Diane Van Essen
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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT B CAPRICE PARK CONDOS A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2A 2B & 2C A REPLAT OF KOLANCYS ADDITION LOT 2 AND LOT 3 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 2369 SQ FT M/L TOTAL ACREAGE 0.054 AM/L and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007;That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ray's Collision Inc for said year 2007.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 21st day of February 2013, 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 30th day of October 2012.
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 - George F Miller & Linda L Miller - Jack D England DOPC PSP Lance Bean You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit:
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LOT 24 BLK 1 PERRY PARK 4 AM/L
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and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2008;That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Lance Bean for said year 2008.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 21st day of February 2013, 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 30th day of October 2012. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926526 First Publication: November 8, 2012 Last Publication: November 22, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on December 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., before the Douglas County Planning Commission and January 22, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO to consider a zone map change for a property located at 10011 S. State Highway 67, from Business (B) to Agricultural-One (A-1). The site is located in the Pike National Forest. For more information call Douglas County Planning Division, 303-660-7460. File # DR2012-014. Legal Notice No.: 926799 First Publication: November 22, 2012 Last Publication: November 22, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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 - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka 185 Caprice LLC - Bank of America NA Attn: Lauren Chaney - Daniel D Reynolds c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Garfield & Hecht PC Jack D England DOPC PSP - Jason P Rietz c/o Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty, PC - John E Gravina - JP Morgan Chase Bank NA - Krista L Riley, Manager 185 Caprice LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company – Krista L Riley, Manager, c/o Ray’s Collision Inc - Krista L Whetten aka Krista Whetten - Matthew R Whetten Matthew R Whetten, President c/o Ray's Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation Natasha Saypol - Natasha Saypol, Attorney in Fact for Dill Ski Aspen III LLC Public Trustee of Douglas County - Ray's Collision Inc aka Rays Collision Inc, a Corporation - Rays Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation - Rays Collision Inc et al Richard Judd Esq. c/o Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio - Rider12, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company - Ronald Garfield c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Sherman & Howard LLC - Town of Castle Rock -Vectra Bank Colo NA
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You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November 2008 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: CONDOMINIUM UNIT D CAPRICE PARK CONDOS A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2A 2B AND 2C A REPLAT OF KOLANCNYS ADDITION LOT 2 AND LOT 3 TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK 2369 SQ FT M/L TOTAL ACREAGE 0.054 AM/L
and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Jack D England DOPC PSP. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2007;That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ray's Collision Inc for said year 2007.That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jack D England DOPC PSP at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on the 21st day of February 2013, 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 30th day of October 2012. /s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County Legal Notice No.: 926527 First Publication: November 8, 2012 Last Publication: November 22, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
/s/ Diane A. Holbert County Treasurer of Douglas County
Public Notice
Public Notice
Legal Notice No.: 926525 First Publication: November 8, 2012 Last Publication: November 22, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Notice
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:
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 - George F Miller & Linda L Miller - Jack D England DOPC PSP Lance Bean You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of November 2009 the then County Treasurer of the County of Douglas, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jack D England DOPC PSP the following described real estate situate in the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, to wit: LOT 24 BLK 1 PERRY PARK 4 AM/L
0.943
Occupant - 185 Caprice LLC, a Colorado limited liability company aka 185 Caprice LLC - Bank of America NA Attn: Lauren Chaney - Daniel D Reynolds c/o Garfield & Hecht PC - Dill Ski Aspen III LLC aka Dill Ski Aspen III LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company - Garfield & Hecht PC Jack D England DOPC PSP - Jason P Rietz c/o Overturf McGath Hull & Doherty, PC - John E Gravina - JP Morgan Chase Bank NA - Krista L Riley, Manager 185 Caprice LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company – Krista L Riley, Manager, c/o Ray’s Collision Inc - Krista L Whetten aka Krista Whetten - Matthew R Whetten Matthew R Whetten, President c/o Ray's Collision Inc a Colorado Corporation Natasha Saypol - Natasha Saypol, Attorney in Fact for Dill Ski Aspen III LLC Public Trustee of Douglas County - Ray's Collision Inc aka Rays Collision Inc, a Corporation - Rays Collision Inc a Colorado
A public hearing will be held on December 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. before the Douglas County Planning Commission and on December 18, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. before the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO. The hearings are for a new section proposed for adoption into the Douglas County Zoning Resolution. The purpose of the regulations is to provide a process for reconsideration of a land use application, when the Board of County Commissioners has previously taken action, for the applicant to present new information to attempt to overcome deficiencies in the original land use application. The proposed new section is: Section 26B, Reconsideration by the Board of a Land Use Application
For more specific information, call Michael Cairy, Zoning Compliance Manager, Douglas County Planning Services Division at 303-660-7460 regarding file #DR2012-0013 Legal Notice No.: 926813 First Publication: November 22, 2012 Last Publication: November 22, 2012 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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