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Demolition days at high school Walls are coming down on main building By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com The powerful engine roared to life Dec. 23 as the excavator began knocking down the walls of the Englewood High School building at 3800 S. Logan St. Crashing walls and roof areas announced the visible start of phase 2 of creation of a seventh- through 12th-grade campus on the Englewood High School campus. Crews took out the main school office as they began the demolition. The walls and roof are gone plus the crew removed the door off the school safe to be recycled. The excavator ripped down walls, scooped up massive amounts of debris but also could delicately pull a single length of wire out of the rubble. “That operator is pretty amazing,” Brian
Ewert, school superintendent, said as he watched the operation. “They let me run the excavator to start the demolition. I did two pretty simple operations but I quickly told them it was too complicated and to get me out of there.” Hector Torres, who operates the excavator, said he has been at the controls of the 100,000-pound machine for about five years. “Operating the machine properly, whether it is knocking down a wall or separating pipes from the debris, is hard to learn and takes practice,” he said. “When I started, running the machine was fun but while I still I like the work, each job is pretty much the same.” Ewert said officials at Engineered Demolition, which is doing the work, estimates it will take four to five weeks to clear the site. When the demolition is completed, the only structures remaining from the original high school building will be the auditorium and the field house. Demolition of the main building attracted School continues on Page 4
The excavator operator pulls to remove one of the steel support beams as demolition begins Dec. 23 on the main Englewood HIgh School buildings. Demolition will take four to five weeks and, once the area is cleared, work will begin on Phase Two construction of a seventh- through-12th-grade campus on the site. Photo by Tom Munds
Fitness challenge greets ‘14 By Tom Munds
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Sarah Davis checks in and inventories equipment she will be using when the new culinary arts program classes begin in late January. The partial roll-out of the program will offer a total of five classes in two different subjects. Photo by Tom Munds
Culinary arts classes set to begin Two programs attract more than 100 Englewood High School students By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia. com Sarah Davis keeps busy receiving and inventorying supplies and equipment as she prepares to teach the new culinary
arts classes that begin later this month at Englewood High School. “This is a partial rollout of our program,” Davis said. “We’ll offer a total of five classes in two different areas, catering and culinary nutrition. We’ll have 20 to 25 students in each of the five classes so there are very few vacancies in the program.” The culinary arts classes that begin Jan. 30 and the cosmetology classes that begin in February at Englewood Middle School are being added to the curriculum to meet the need for a trained workforce.
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Diana Zakhem, district director of student courses, explained in a report that education reforms have brought changes in high school career and technical education. The changes have shifted the focus from the traditional college preparatory curriculum to an educational pathway for all students that can connect high schools with the workforce as well as with colleges. The district document on the new career and technical education program states that experts cited in published reports predict there will 47 million job openings by 2018. The predictions state about a third of those jobs requiring an associate’s degree or certificate, plus just about all job openings will require real-world skills that can be mastered in high school career and technical education programs. Davis said in the fall, the January class subjects will become part of the two-year culinary arts program offered at EHS. “Starting when school resumed after Culinary continues on Page 7
According to the figures posted on statisticbrain.com, 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and the top 10 resolutions on the list include getting fit, losing weight or both. For the second year, Englewood Parks and Recreation Department has a program designed to help those who resolve to get fit and drop a few pounds called the Biggest Winner Challenge. Last year’s program was successful for Richard Weekly, who won the Biggest Winner contest as he dropped 45 pounds participating in the challenge. The 2014 kickoff party will be held from 8:30 to noon Jan. 11 at the Englewood Recreation Center, 1155 S. Oxford Ave. The party includes health screenings and free fitness classes plus there will be displays by vendors. “The Biggest Winner Challenge is a five-month program designed to give individuals the motivation and the tools to make lifestyle changes needed to shed pounds and get fit,” said Gina Fontaine, fitness and wellness program administrator. There are three age categories, 13 to 17, 18 to 54, and 55 and older. The fee to register before Jan. 6 is $32 for teens and $42 for adults and seniors. After Jan. 6, the fee goes up to $40 for teens and $50 for adults and seniors. Those who take part in the program are eligible to receive rewards of a $100 Visa gift card and one-year passes by being the individuals who achieve the greatest percentage of weight loss in their age categories. Individuals can register for the program at the Englewood Recreation Center. Those who register before Jan. 6 are eligible for a registration-fee discount. The deadline for registration is Jan. 13. For information, e-mail Fontaine at gfontaine@englewoodgov.org.
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Bikers rally in memory of Claire Davis Effort nets about $5,000 for fund set up in her honor By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com Had she survived her wounds, Claire Davis would have been getting ready last weekend to ride her horse in the upcoming National Western Stock Show. Instead, about 250 iron horses rode in her honor. Bikers from throughout the state rallied Dec. 28 in memory of Davis, the Arapahoe High School senior who died Dec. 21 after being shot in the head by a classmate in a school hallway on Dec. 13. “My whole family attended Arapahoe,” said Bill Buckwalter, AHS Class of 1980. “I just made a last-minute decision, and I felt I had to do this ride.” The ride was organized by BikerDown. org, a nonprofit established three years ago by Laurie Easton-Montoya to support bikers in need. “Dogs and cats get lots of help,” said “Chomper” Montoya, Laurie’s husband. “Nothing against them, but there was nobody out there to help bikers. … My wife is a very intelligent woman, and she doesn’t take no for an answer.” He said they usually take time off during the holidays, after the Toy Run to Children’s Hospital, but they felt compelled to honor the life of the young girl, taken too soon. “We’ve got to do something as a community to protect these kids and these schools,” said Easton-Montoya. “Because these kids are being abused, and we don’t let kids be abused. Not on our watch.” She created a Facebook event, “Claire Davis Memorial Ride,” and it spread like wildfire. Several motorcycle clubs were represented — worn proudly on black leather were badges identifying Valiants, USMC MC, Hookers, Expendables, Rocky Mountain Harley Owners Group and more.
The riders created a thundering and colorful wave that rolled from Red & Jerry’s on Santa Fe Drive in Sheridan, then down Mineral Avenue in Littleton to Arapahoe High in Centennial. There they gathered to hear words of comfort and inspiration from “biker preacher” Tim Wooley. He said there’s no simple solution to curbing teen violence, but bikers should come together to keep pressure on lawmakers to seek one. “You guys are supposed to be the bad guys,” he said. “Look at all this black leather, and you all need a haircut. But you’re the good guys. Keep setting that good example, and maybe you’ll reach the life of some kid who might be ready to go off.” The commotion drew neighbors out of their homes to take in the scene, not a common one in the Arapahoe community. “It’s awesome, said Chelsea Cassinis, who lives just across Franklin Street. “I think it’s appropriate and a sign of respect. I think it’s great. There have been other observances held at the school, but this is the most dramatic gathering I’ve seen. It’s pretty incredible.” Easton-Montoya hopes to turn the rally into an annual event, and wants to keep working for positive change. One thought she’s had is organizing bikers to volunteer to stand guard at school entrances. “It would sure make people think twice,” she said. Easton-Montoya urged everyone to head to Old Chicago in Littleton after the event, as it was donating part of its profits for the day. Between that and money pitched in by the riders, the group raised nearly $5,000 for the Arapahoe High School Community Fund honoring Claire Davis. The charitable fund will “support Arapahoe High School and the surrounding community by providing assistance for mental health care, anti-bullying programs and other community needs,” according to a statement by the City of Centennial.
Hundreds of bikers release black and gold balloons, the colors of Arapahoe High School, to soar with the spirit of Claire Davis. Photos by Jennifer Smith
A sea of motorcycles flooded the Red & Jerry’s parking lot before rolling down Santa Fe Drive on its way to Arapahoe High School.
news in a hurry Sakdol to head CAA
Arapahoe County Assessor Corbin Sakdol has been elected president of the Colorado Assessors’ Association, becoming the second Arapahoe County Assessor to lead the organization since 1976. He previously served as treasurer and most recently as second vice president of the organization, and was named its 2012 Assessor of the Year. Sakdol is serving his second term, and has worked for the Arapahoe County Assessor’s Office since 1990.
ACC announces faculty member of year
Nia Bauer, now in her sixth year as a biology professor at Arapahoe Community College, is the 2013-14 Faculty Member of the Year. Bauer is the founding adviser of the Sustainability Club and serves as the principal investigator for the college’s national science grant. She is also the STEM Coach for Englewood High School. Bauer has been teaching for 15
years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of San Diego before going on to complete her doctorate at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She resides in Broomfield with her husband, Brent, and two daughters.
County approves budget
The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted a $338 million, balanced budget for 2014, achieved through voluntary reductions to elected offices and departments and continued implementation of efficiency measures throughout the county. The budget meets the tenets of Align Arapahoe, the county’s performance framework, implemented in 2009. It includes $10.6 million for capital projects, of which $3.1 million is set aside for new roadway and infrastructure projects; $1.3 million for renovations to Altura Plaza; $2.3 million for improvements to the county’s
Lima Plaza to accommodate a relocation of probation; and $890,000 for an additional courtroom at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.
VOA needs Snow Buddies Volunteers of America’s Snow Buddy Program, sponsored by the Safety of Seniors Handyman Program, needs volunteers to help serve limited-income seniors 60 and older. Volunteers shovel sidewalks and walkways for seniors who are unable to do so, helping keep them safe and avoid being fined for not shoveling. Volunteers also visit with the seniors to make sure they are doing well, and report any concerns to back to Volunteers of America. In addition to Snow Buddy Program and the Safety of Seniors Handyman Program, VOA also offers Meals on Wheels. For more information, contact 720-264-3379 or snowbuddies@voacolorado.org, or visit www.voacolorado.org.
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Library renovation ready to commence Makeover in children’s area scheduled to be done first By Tom Munds
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A city employee feeds a Christmas tree into the machine last year as Englewood offered the opportunity to turn trees into mulch instead of putting them in the trash. The program will be conducted again this year during the month of January. File photo
City recycling Christmas trees Residents asked to remove all decorations before dropping off trees By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Now that Santa has returned to the North Pole for another year, residents will begin removing the decorations and taking down the tree, Englewood has set up the drop-off points so residents can recycle live Christmas trees free of charge. Throughout the month of January, the city’s parks division will grind the trees into mulch and the mulch will be trucked and stored at the Englewood ServiCenter, 2800 S. Platte River Drive, so it can be used as needed in Englewood’s parks and green
belt areas. Residents can take the trees to one of the four drop-off points around the city. Residents are asked to make sure all ornaments, tinsel, nails and stands are removed and to place the trees on the pile at the site. City crews will check the locations and, when enough trees are piled up, they fire up the grinder and turn the trees into mulch. The drop-off locations are: • The northwest corner of the south parking lot at Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Drive. • Along the ball field fence adjacent to the Miller Field parking lot at 3601 S. Elati St. • The south parking lot at Centennial Park, 4630 S. Decatur St. • The south parking lot at Bates/Logan Park, 2938 S. Logan St.
Plans call for the new year to bring a facelift for the Englewood Public Library’s children’s area, including installation of new carpeting and furniture. “The work is scheduled to begin in mid- to late January and is made possible by money that is part of the bequest from the Dwyer family,” said Dorothy Hargrove, library director. “The work includes installing new seating and interactive play areas. The idea is to make the children’s area a place where the family can enjoy spending time.” The library was opened on the first floor of the Englewood Civic Center in 2001. Some minor repairs and improvements have been made since the library opened, but the basic library layout is unchanged. The $30,000 for work in the children’s area leaves a balance in the bequest and Hargrove said plans are to use the remaining $70,000 on several projects, including installing a self-checkout machine in the circulation area, updating the computer lab in the career help area and creating an area for customers who bring in laptops or tablets to use the wire-
less connection to the Internet. The director said the services Englewood provides, like libraries around the world, has been steadily changing. “Today, about 10 percent of our circulation is for electronic or digital magazines, audio recordings or ebooks,” Hargrove said. “We have also seen a big increase in the number of people coming to the library to use computers.” There are 24 computer stations in the Englewood library. To make the computers available to more customers, a user is limited to a 45-minute session. But, if there is no one waiting for a vacancy, the user is allowed to continue to use the computer. “All 24 computer positions are full most of the time,” Hargrove said. “Often, we have that many names on the list waiting to use a computer.” The Englewood Public Library is located on the ground floor of the Englewood Civic Center at 1000 Englewood Parkway. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For information about the library and its services call 303-762-2550 or visit the library home page by going to the city website at www.englewoodgov.com, clicking on the department pull-down menu and clicking on the library tab.
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A look back at the biggest news in the south metro area Staff report The south metro Denver area saw no shortage of news — or controversy — in 2013, making it a tough task to narrow down the contenders for our stories-ofthe-year package. The newsroom staff of Colorado Community Media has whittled the list down to 13 for 2013. They are listed in no particular order, aside from the story of the year, the Arapahoe High School shooting, which horrified us all. You can decide how the other 12 should be ranked.
School shooting at Arapahoe High
An 18-year-old student entered Arapahoe High School, home of the Warriors, on Dec. 13, shot a fellow student in the head, then killed himself. Authorities believe the gunman, an Arapahoe High senior, was targeting a faculty member, but was prepared to cause mass casualties at the Centennial school. Claire Davis, a 17-year-old senior at the school, spent more than a week in critical condition at Littleton Adventist Hospital. She died Dec. 21. In the days following the shooting, community support poured in for Davis in the form of prayers, vigils and a tribute outside a fence at the school that included gifts, flowers and cards from people from around the area. “Warrior strong” and “Warriors always take care of one another” could be seen on signs across the area. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson praised the quick response of the school resource officer after Karl Pierson began shooting at around 12:30 p.m. Dec. 13. With the resource officer fast approaching, Pierson took his own life about 80 seconds after firing his first shot. Since the shooting, classes have been canceled at Arapahoe High School. They are scheduled to resume next week. — Chris Rotar
C-470 project around the bend
Following two years of outreach and research, this February, the C-470 Corridor Coalition Steering Committee — made up of representatives from Douglas, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, the Highlands Ranch Metro District and cities of Littleton, Lone Tree and Centennial — unanimously approved funding a $230 million widening
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a number of spectators, including Joyce Crispin, who said she was sad to see the school she attended being torn down. “I went here for a couple years in the ‘60s and I have some great memories of Englewood High School,” she said. “But time marches on. I looked online at what they have planned and it will be wonderful for the kids. I now live in Alabama, I am visiting friends for Christmas and I just had to come down and see the school before it is no more.” The school district’s campus construction project became a reality when residents approved a $40 million bond issue in 2012. The district also received an $8 million state grant for the ambitious project. Phase one involved demolition of the
Arapahoe High School was the scene of a shooting Dec. 13 in which one student was shot in the head and the gunman killed himself. File photo project of C-470 through the construction of 13.1 miles worth of managed toll lanes in both directions between Kipling and I-25. While construction on the C-470 project — which was awarded $100 million in RAMP funding on behalf of the Colorado Department of Transportation this fall — won’t get underway until 2015, road work dotted the south metro landscape in 2013. Two major projects wound to a close in the latter months of the year, including the widening of US 85 between Highlands Ranch and Louviers, as well as the Broadway/C-470 intersection project, which took over a year to complete. Douglas County spent almost as much money on road maintenance in Highlands Ranch in 2013, $18.3 million, as it did in the previous seven years combined, $21.6 million. A similar amount of work, mostly concrete maintenance, is slated for 2014. The C-470 widening project is expected to be 100 percent complete by January 2018. — Ryan Boldrey
north portion of the school, including the auto shop, wood shop and swimming pool. When the demolition was completed, crews constructed the new gymnasium and wing that will eventually be home to the middle school, plus the cafeteria as well as the student commons areas. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, high school and Englewood Leadership Academy classrooms and equipment were moved to the new wing so the remainder of the high school building could be demolished. When the project is completed in December 2014, Englewood High School, Englewood Middle School and Englewood Leadership Academy will be located on the new campus. During creation of the new campus, Englewood Middle School has been renovated and, when the middle school students move to the new campus, Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School will move to the building at 300 W. Chenango St.
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The first civil unions
In a year that saw the Defense of Marriage Act deemed unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, Colorado became the sixth state in the union to approve civil unions for same-sex couples this March, joining 10 other states where gay marriage is legal. Receiving unanimous support from Senate and House Democrats, SB-11 also picked up three Republican votes along the way, including one from Carole Murray (HD-45) of Castle Rock. Murray said it is not for her to judge others; that should be left to God. Neither Douglas nor Arapahoe County celebrated with midnight unions May 1, the first day couples were allowed to form a legal union, but there were couples in line when both county buildings opened for business that morning. —Ryan Boldrey
Elbert County’s ‘dysfunction’
Teetering on the brink of financial insolvency, Elbert County jolted from crisis to crisis during 2013. Governed by a controversial Board of County Commissioners that included two self-proclaimed Tea Party loyalists — Rob-
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ert Rowland and Kurt Schlegel — during the course of the year, the county struggled to adopt new regulations for oil and gas exploration in the county. A tug-of-war between the conservative BOCC and liberal planning commission resulted in the resignation of planning commission chair Grant Thayer in July and the firing of his successor, Paul Crisan, by the BOCC in November. Meanwhile, former finance director Stan Wilmer was also fired in November when the county missed a set of deadlines to submit a final 2012 budget audit, a circumstance that prompted the state to freeze disbursement of property tax revenues. As 2013 came to a close, the audit had still not been submitted to the state. And to add insult to injury, a scathing postelection report by a local consultant blamed the BOCC for the defeat of several key bond measures proposed to shore up the county’s ailing finances. The report also blasted the BOCC for “infighting” and escalating “dysfunction” in the county’s leadership. — George Lurie Top 13 continues on Page 5
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Englewood’s Depot dilemma
The future of the Englewood Depot was in the news a lot in 2013, particularly the objections raised over the city’s decision to sell the building to a Denver couple instead of keeping it in local hands. Railroad officials closed the depot in the 1950s and it sat empty until the 1990s when Englewood residents rallied to save it from demolition, resulting in the building’s move to its current location at Galapago Street and Dartmouth Avenue. The initial plans were to restore it and make it into a museum. While some restoration work was done, the museum idea never got off the ground. The city eventually took possession of the building and, earlier this year, sought a buyer. There were two proposals, one from the Englewood Historical Preservation Society and one from letterpress printers Tom and Patti Parsons. A selection committee unanimously supported Parson’s proposal and council approved the sale for $30,000 despite numerous objections from residents and the historical preservation society. Since the sale went final in October, Tom Parsons said he has been working on clearing a number of hurdles to move forward with letterpress museum plans. — Tom Munds
Apartments on rise in Littleton
After a long dry spell, developers went wild in Littleton, and city council approved four multifamily projects that will add about 1,200 units to the city. All the activity stirred up a hornet’s nest. Consequences included one failed bid for council, one eight-hour public hearing, one grassroots campaign, two successful citizens’ initiatives and some name-calling. But city officials are thrilled, even changing the city’s motto to “Littleton: Anything but Little.” After City Manager Michael Penny took over in 2011, he went to work changing processes and regulations. About 39 percent of Littleton’s housing is multifamily, compared to 16 percent in Douglas County and 32 percent in Denver. Council did reject a controversial proposal to build 225 units east of Littleton Courthouse and has yet to review a plan for 250 more on the southwest corner of Belleview and Federal. There are 774 more units planned for as part of a mixed-use development at Santa Fe and Mineral that council approved in the 1980s, but has never been developed. — Jennifer Smith
Statue out, God in
Some may argue that God has always been there, and always will be — but this summer, unlike ever before, the Higher Power became visibly higher in the form of newly affixed in words on an overhang in the Castle Rock Town Council’s Chambers. And while the words “In God We Trust,” are now an indelible part of the town hall’s ambience, a bronze sculpture affixed to a town hall stairway, was determined to be welcome no more and removed. After Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue brought up his thoughts about wanting “In God We Trust” installed in council chambers, he said he also wanted removal of a sculpture — an about 8-inch-high piece that looks like a melting earth, accompanied by a plaque with the words “Global Warming.” It was one of several small bronze pieces the town’s public arts commission had bought and placed around town. Donahue thought it could be politically contentious. After a council consensus, the sculpture left, but didn’t leave town. The sculpture was donated to a nonprofit that funds school art programs and auctioned off. The new owner: Former Castle Rock Mayor Randy Reed. — Virginia Grantier
Area is open for business
Several big-name businesses either opened in the area or announced plans to do so in 2013. Perhaps the most notable addition was Cabela’s, a specialty retailer of outdoor recreation merchandise that hired close to 200 employees when it opened in August to much fanfare. Hundreds of die-hard supporters camped out ahead of the grand opening, demonstrating the level of anticipation for the store’s arrival. It not only filled a niche and created jobs, but was expected to generate significant sales tax revenue and secondary economic benefits. Douglas County even funded a study that showed the store’s impact to the local economy will be around $24 million a year. Cabela’s wasn’t the only arrival. Charles Schwab’s 1,800 Denver-area employees will soon move into three buildings in Lone Tree. The $230 million project is still taking shape on a 57-acre lot near Sky Ridge Medical Center. The Schwab buildings were designed, in part, to attract future employees. — Chris Michlewicz
Pot plans up in smoke
South-metro smokers will have to commute to buy legal marijuana when sales start on Jan. 1, as every community south of Denver to Colorado Springs has either banned retail pot stores or put off a decision until the bigcity experiment has a chance to play out.
This August the Englewood City Council approved a contract to sell the Englewood Depot to a Denver couple who will restore the outside of the structure and convert the inside of the depot and the basement into a letterpress museum. File photo Not all of those governmental decisions were unanimous. Several representatives believed allowing them would more accurately represent what the voters wanted and expected, and some felt like turning away a potential source of sales-tax revenue would be foolhardy. “I believe the voters expect us to approve retail sales of marijuana in the city,” said former Littleton City Councilmember Jim Taylor before that council extended its moratorium until October 2014. “Littleton has a chance to be a leader.” But many worried about things like crime, access by kids and their community’s image. “You never want to bring in revenue that’s going to negatively impact your community,” said Castle Pines Mayor Mark Towne before his council voted to ban sales. — Jennifer Smith
Parker’s prairie dog mystery
Questions swirled after a prairie dog colony on the northeast corner of Mainstreet and Twenty Mile Road in Parker was wiped out in mid-September, upsetting residents who drive and walk by the site every day. Tiny white crosses, with messages saying “RIP Prairie Dogs,” appeared on the empty burrows about a week later, with no one claiming responsibility. A spokeswoman for the Town of Parker said the community development department does not regulate the elimination of prairie dogs on private property, and that no violations were committed because the species is not protected. One of the many property owners on the corner confirmed that there were no pending development applications, leading residents to question the need for such action. The property owner said he did not know who ordered the extermination of the colony. Several witnesses claimed they had either seen or talked to the men who were spraying a chemical gas into the burrows. Weeks later, employees of businesses adjacent to the barren colony became attached to a lone survivor. — Chris Michlewicz
School issues divide Douglas
The Douglas County School Board elections divided the county for months leading up to the Nov. 5 decision. Four candidates endorsed by the Douglas County Republicans and supportive of the district’s controversial education reforms — two of them incumbents — ultimately won the contentious race. They defeated four challengers seeking to change the way the district is being run. Parents and teachers campaigned by painting car windows with the names of their preferred candidates and waving signs at busy intersections throughout the county. Supporters on both sides ran advertisements, hired canvassers and distributed a variety of campaign material. As the year closes, school board members attempt to move forward and resolve to increase community input, even as some express continued discontent with recently enacted policy changes. — Jane Reuter
Tackling a mountain
Labeling it a “top priority” for 2013, South Metro Denver Chamber President John Brackney led the charge locally to promote the “Fix the Debt” campaign — a national, bipartisan, grassroots effort to resolve “the nation’s ongoing debt crisis.” Brackney spent a great deal of time speaking about the issue and visiting communities across the state to lobby commissioners, mayors and other local leaders to get behind the movement. “Decisions in Washington affect businesses outside the beltway,” Brackney said. “Congress and the president must act now … to create greater market certainty” and “put our country back on a track of fiscal sanity.” Across the state, backing for the campaign grew during the year, bolstered by support from Congressmen Mike Coffman and Ed Pearlmutter and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennett as well as former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm. “I believe this is the most important issue facing the United States right now,” said Rick Whipple, a Littleton CPA and chairman of the South Metro chamber, who along with Brackney and other business leaders, made multiple trips to Washington during 2013 to urge lawmakers to come together to achieve a major debt-reform plan. — George Lurie
Sterling Ranch approved, again For the second time in three years, the Sterling Ranch planned development in northwest Douglas County was unanimously approved by the Douglas County commissioners. The project — which calls for a 12,050-home community located on 3,400 acres northeast of Roxborough State Park — was approved July 10 and hopes to break ground in the next couple of months. After successfully halting the Sterling Ranch development once already over issues of sufficient water, the neighbors to the north, the Chatfield Community Association, filed another legal challenge this August against the development, asking the 18th Judicial District court to once again review the commissioners’ decision to approve. While early in 2013 Sterling Ranch reached contractual agreements to obtain the necessary water through its provider, Dominion Water and Sanitation District, and signed on to the WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership agreement to obtain renewable water from Aurora and Denver, opponents state that the commissioners demonstrated an “abuse of discretion” and “acted outside their jurisdiction and authority” by approving the development a second time. Despite the pending legal tie-up, Sterling Ranch managing director Harold Smethills said they are ready to finally move forward and build homes. The developers selected Richmond American Homes of Colorado as their primary builder in August. — Ryan Boldrey
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Flattery will get you everywhere OK, so maybe it’s not flattery that will get you everywhere but rather kindness or, at a minimum, kind words. Now don’t get me wrong, flattery when sincerely given is not a bad place to start either. The problem comes when we use flattery as a weapon or manipulative tactic instead of having it come from the truth of the heart. There are few things I enjoy more than hearing people speaking lovingly and kindly to one another. And I can assure you that as I have an opportunity to witness such sweet acts and hear such warm words, even though I am not a direct part of the conversation, it warms my heart and I find it to be just so wonderful. It inspires me to seek out opportunities to do the very same thing. And do it as quickly as possible. You know the old saying, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I often wonder why more people don’t subscribe to the philosophy or actually put it into practice on a more regular basis, doing it so often that it becomes a good habit and all that emerges from their lips are words of love, hope and encourage-
ment. Love, hope, and encouragement are the essence of what kindness is really all about. I bet you can think of a time or conversation that you had where you wish the words would have been sweeter, and the outcome much better. Now, I know some families seem to believe that speaking harshly or even caustically to one another is their `norm’ and just couldn’t even imagine trying to speak words that build each other up instead of tearing each other down. Unfortunately there are other old sayings and philosophical beliefs that are so heavily
Nocturnal sales pitches and worthless coins I was warned. When I mentioned to a friend several years ago that I was planning to move my television to the master bedroom, my friend said, “You might regret it.” I think she was right. I now watch about 10 times as much programming as I did when the set was in the living room. The programming isn’t any better than it used to be — in fact, it’s worse. Add to that some horrific visions in my room of rest, like the one I had recently when I couldn’t sleep, and simply wanted something or someone to comfort me back into the arms of Morpheus. I turned on the television at about 3 a.m., and a man who looked exactly like entertainer Jack Cassidy — just a little too good looking — started yelling at me about quarters. He was standing right next to hundreds of shiny, uncirculated quarters, row after row of them. For a limited time only I could own all of them, and ones that were yet to be minted — for two easy payments. He had his pitch down perfectly, never stumbled over his words, or let on that he was a shill — which he was. He was exceedingly annoying, but I couldn’t stop watching, or wondering how many others were watching too and reaching for their credit cards. Here’s a flashback for you. For the final eight years of a dear friend’s life, I fixed her Sunday breakfast. I always brought her flowers. I checked in on her during the week. A couple of times I changed her bedding because of blood, provided updates to her relatives in North Carolina, and expected nothing in return — but I was receiving many, many things in return. She was an artist. I am an artist. She was my final mentor, and I was able to see what it might be like to have dedicated yourself to a lifetime of art, but now it was no longer possible to make art, not for her. Her husband, a brilliant poet, died long before she did. They lived in a small house on Kearney Street off of Colfax, where Ruth and Littleton made their art and poetry. They created during the day, and enjoyed cocktails in the evening. I never met her husband, but I sensed that he loved Ruth profoundly, and wanted to ensure that she would be taken care of in her last
years alone. She told me that he began to invest in coins that were advertised in magazines, that would appreciate unimaginably, and provide financial security beyond belief for anyone who possessed them. My constant readers know that I am a skeptic. I sometimes have doubts that Thursdays will follow Wednesdays. When Ruth died, I was informed that I was to inherit her oil painting supplies. They hadn’t been touched in years, and were worthless to me. Imagine strangled toothpaste tubes. I also was awarded a houseplant. It was monstrous, and I always said so, but I think she thought I meant that it was monstrously beautiful. Finally, I was given all of Littleton’s coins, bags and bags of them, in neat little packets. I took the bags of coins to a coin shop on Broadway in Denver, and an employee asked me where I had gotten them. He interrupted my story and said, “May I finish for you?” He wanted to know if I had received them from someone whose spouse had died, but beforehand made a substantial investment in coins that would appreciate unimaginably, and provide financial security beyond belief for anyone who possessed them. “Uh, exactly.” He smiled and said, “I’ll give you $170.” I didn’t heed my friend’s warning about a bedroom television — but I’d like to warn you about nocturnal sales pitches for the shiny quarters of your dreams. Or nightmares. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net.
engrained in the hearts and minds of people that prohibit them from seeing the many benefits of speaking kindly and lovingly toward one another. Sayings like, “familiarity breeds contempt,” or “sometimes it just seems easier to say harsh things or hurt those closest to us.” Maybe it’s time to break that cycle! Maybe our resolution for 2014 could be to speak words of optimism, love, hope and encouragement to one another. What would that sound like in your house, in your family, with your friends, and even with your co-workers? Maybe it will feel a little uncomfortable and even unnatural at first. But here’s the deal, the more that we do it and do it consistently, the more the people around us will seem to change as well. I would say that the majority of us long for words of hope and encouragement, and more importantly we respond favorably to such nurturing talk. I am not sure about you, but when I feel like the flattery is sincere or that someone is building me up through the use of kind and loving words, I feel better and everything in my life feels and seems better. My relation-
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letter to the editor Healthcare a fundamental human right
Re: U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s December column: Mr. Coffman, I share the concerns expressed by your constituents regarding the ACA. I agree that in the wealthiest country in the world, it is reprehensible that hard-working citizens (like my sister and 2 million others) have to make a choice between financial ruin and life itself. That being said, I find your conclusions to be disingenuous and poorly reasoned. Healthcare costs have been going through the roof for decades, way before the advent of the ACA. And the rate of increase has actually leveled since the ACA. So to allude that the ACA is somehow responsible for high costs flies in the face of the evidence. But frankly, all of this misses the point. It’s important to ask the fundamental question, why is our healthcare so expensive and less effective than elsewhere in the world? At its root, it’s because of the perverse incentives that emerge as a result of taking the “patient-centered, marketbased approach,” using your words. These incentives emerge as a result of making the assumption that healthcare is the same as any other commodity when it comes to supply and demand. But healthcare is what economists call “price inelastic,” which means that price doesn’t drive demand. This is fundamentally because healthcare lacks the most basic charac-
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ships are stronger, work is a better place to be, and my family seems to thrive whenever we really focus on our word choices and sincerity and intent of what we say. “I am so proud of you.” “Nice job today.” “You look beautiful.” “I am so glad you are in my life.” “Thanks for all you do for me or for us.” These are just examples, but I can promise you that when we take the focus off of the bad and we make a genuine effort to look for the good and verbalize those good feelings to everyone we encounter, it will make an enormous and positive difference in every one of our relationships. Are you speaking words of love, hope and encouragement? Are you operating first and foremost from a position of kindness? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com and when we all start practicing this habit even just a little bit more in 2014, each week really will be a better than good week.
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teristic of an efficient economic model: choice. When you’re faced with death or disability, choice goes out the window. We also agree that Obamacare is not the answer, but I contend that it’s because the ACA doesn’t directly address the fundamental problem of incentives. What the ACA will do is expose the willful opacity so expertly institutionalized by a set of industries that profits mightily from such opacity. As a society we have (rightly) concluded that we’re not going to leave people to die in the street. In essence this means that healthcare is a fundamental human right as opposed to a privilege. As a society we also agree that we have the right to national security, and we all know that rights come with obligations. We live up to our national obligations by each and every one of us (who is able) pitching in for the universal good. We have a name for this: taxes. For all these reasons and more, it is inevitable that any sustainable delivery system must preserve healthcare as a fundamental human right in a manner that rewards cost-effective outcomes. I only hope that we collectively come to this conclusion before we throw the baby out with the bathwater. Tony Dobaj Highlands Ranch
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Almost half a million Coloradans are expected to gain dental benefits under Medicaid by 2016. That doesn’t mean they’ll be able to see a dentist. Two state policy changes rolling out this year are intended to improve access to oral health care for low-income Coloradans. The state Legislature last year voted to expand Medicaid’s dental benefits to adults - it now only covers children for most kinds of care. The change will go into effect around the same time as Colorado expands Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act to those who make slightly more than the federal poverty level. The pair of changes is expected to grow the ranks of Medicaid enrollees with dental benefits to 844,491 in 2016, from 348,142 last year, according to a study released in December by the Colorado Health Institute. But 17 counties in Colorado don’t have a dentist who accepts Medicaid, the study reported. Some rural areas simply don’t have dentists at all - you won’t find one in sparsely populated Kiowa County in the eastern plains, or in southern Colorado’s Mineral County, the institute found. In more populous Delta and Elbert counties, there are dentists - but none that take Medicaid. Chaffee County ranks among the areas with a low percentage of dentists accepting Medicaid. Cara Russell heads the county’s program to improve oral health,
which works to educate people on the importance of good oral hygiene. Preventive dental care can keep people from showing up in pain at emergency rooms and in need of expensive surgery. Poor oral health is also associated with chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, according to recent studies cited by the Centers for Disease Control. But inspiring someone to go to the dentist doesn’t get them there, says Russell. For those living in her area of the state, the nearest dentist accepting Medicaid is often a drive of 65 miles to 110 miles. At the same time, much of the working population will re-
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individual classes or enroll in the twoyear program,” she said. “In either case, the students will earn EHS credits as well as credits from Metropolitan State University.” She said the culinary arts classes probably will be a new experience for many students. However, she said there will probably be students in the class who cook at home or who have worked in the food industry. Davis grew up and graduated from Evergreen High School. She attended Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, where she earned an associate’s degree in
main uninsured even as Medicaid expands. “We are on the verge of much better care for our underserved population,” says Russell. “But we’re not there yet, and the transition is going to be painful.” In the southeastern Colorado town of Walsh, Carol Morrow is the only dentist in Baca County, population 4,500. She accepts Medicaid, making her office an oasis in a dental desert. Some patients drive hours to get to her. “I think every person deserves the same kind of care, whether they can afford it or not,” says Morrow. The expansion of Medicaid benefits to adults will allow her to
culinary arts and a bachelor’s degree in food service management. She also has a master’s degree in education. “I have been teaching for eight years, primarily in the culinary arts program at Warren Technical School in Jefferson County,” she said. “I am pleased to be selected for this position. It is a fantastic opportunity to start a program from scratch. I am excited to get started.” Davis said she also is excited the program will be taught in a new facility with state-of-the-art equipment. The classroom and teaching areas are located adjacent to the high school food service kitchen. “We share some storage areas and facilities with the high school program,” she said. “But our classroom and where students will be preparing and cooking food are separate areas.”
get some compensation for care she now provides for free, she says. Morrow is participating in a new push by the Colorado Dental Association to encourage more dentists to accept Medicaid as the policy changes unfold. The professional group is fighting a perception among some dentists that the paperwork is too cumbersome and reimbursement rates too low, and an unfounded fear that Medicaid patients will fail to show up for appointments, says Jennifer Goodrum, who directs the organization’s government relations. Jeff Hurst, who runs a practice in Lakewood, is one of the Colo-
rado dentists who doesn’t take Medicaid. The 40-page application form to become a Medicaid doctor is one barrier. Payment is another reason Hurst stopped seeing Medicaid enrollees. The state is slow to process claims, and the reimbursement doesn’t even cover his office’s overhead costs, he said. However, Hurst is heartened by recent moves by state officials to make it easier to navigate the application and payment process and hike reimbursement rates. “Removing these barriers will allow us to treat these patients the same way we treat others,” says Hurst. “These adults - some of which have never had care can get introduced to the world of dentistry.” Still, improving access to dental care is likely to take creative thinking in places as far-flung as Delta County on the western range, Conejos County to the south, and a huge swath of the eastern plains where Medicaid enrollees far outnumber dentists willing or able to provide services. Expanding the role of dental hygienists may be one solution, while boosting the capacity of dentists that already see lowincome patients may be another route. “Communities are gearing up and getting ready,” says Sara Schmitt, one of the authors of the Colorado Health Institute study. It’s too soon to know if they’ll succeed. I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS and works collaboratively with new media throughout Colorado. Contact Kristin Jones: kristinjones@rmpbs.org
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Marie Ulery
June 18, 1930 – Dec 23, 2013
Marie passed away peacefully at her home. She married Melville Clinton Ulery on Sept 6, 1958 at the Buckhorn Mountain Guest Ranch. Marie was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker. She loved to bake and made pies for the B&B Café for several years. She shared her love of baking with the residents and staff at Porter Place Assisted living where she was employed for several years. She is preceded in death by her husband and her son Robert Clinton Ulery. Marie is survived by her children Lee Ann Cramer (Gary) of LaSalle, her daughter Janice Cottrell (Edgar) of Grand Junction. Her grandchildren Courtney Haller (Luke) of Tucumcari, NM, Caitlyn Cottrell and Cody Cottrell of Grand Junction. A memorial service will be held on Jan 3rd at 4 pm at Olinger Andrews Funeral Home in Castle Rock. Donations can be made in her name to the charity of your choice.
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Moe’s BBQ adds fourth locale
“R & R Arch in Paris” watercolor by Paul Valdez will be in his solo show at Town Hall Arts Center Jan. 8 through Feb. 13. Courtesy photos
Paris THIS MUST BE
Parker flight attendant, artist paints on layovers By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Paris, Venice, Switzerland, Beijing and more… “It’s been a good ride,” said painter Paul Valdez of his two-track career as a flight attendant and artist. A Parker resident since 1987, he has been traveling and painting on layovers for 38 years, he said. About seven years ago, he began to teach painting when in town, for the Greater Castle Rock Artists Guild and elsewhere, with class schedules fluctuating according to flight schedules. He recently held a 40-year retrospective at Parker’s Mainstreet Center. Valdez now flies nine days in a month and is enjoying routes to Asia “Notre Dame at — and painting in China. “I transSunset” waterco lor by Paul Valdez ferred to a De- Center’s Stanton Galle will be one of m ry from Jan. 8 to any of Valdez’ w Feb. 13. troit base to orks on display at Town Hall Arts a do Asia,” he exIF YOU GO plains. His all-time solo exhibit at works favorite places to Littleton Town Hall Arts Center’s Stanton Paul J. Valdez’ painting paint are in Paris Gallery from Jan. 8 to Feb. 13. There will be going off,” he said. exhibit will run from Jan. — where he sits an artist’s reception from 5:30 to 7:70 p.m. “Smoke from all the firecrackers created a 8 to Feb. 23 in Stanton outside and works, on January 18. glowing haze that was incredibly surreal.” Opening in the upstairs theater Jan. 17 Gallery at Town Hall Arts sometimes selling His theme is “from above. Designs are Center, 2450 W. Main St., a work off the easel is the comedy “Boeing, Boeing,” about a everywhere, you only have to observe.” Littleton. Gallery hours: to a tourist — and guy who is juggling three stewardess girlAn upcoming adventure: Valdez will 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monin Venice, where friends and their various schedules. Val- conduct a painting tour to Giverny and days through Fridays he was painting dez’ show is part of Stanton Gallery coor- the Monet Gardens from May 22 to 29. “I and during performancalong the edge of dinator Nancy Boyson’s effort to relate the met somebody who knew somebody,” he es. A public reception a canal, when a art to what’s showing in the theater. said and was able to arrange garden paintwill be held from 5:30 to When Valdez is painting along the gondola passenger ing time before and after hours — before 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. Call banks of the Seine or elsewhere, tourists bought a painting. the tourist crowds arrive. Painters will stay 303-794-2787 for more It’s been a nice have often mistaken him for a Parisian, he in a Giverny B&B for seven nights and information. source of extra recalls happily. He says, “I always leave a bit of soul in also be transported to nearby locations income, he said. “We had a really each (painting).” His exhibit will include to paint during the day. Estimated cost: nice dinner that night,” he said, reflecting paintings from Europe, a recent image of $2,900, plus air travel to Paris. The deadon the Venice sale. His wife is also a flight a large park in China and a few of his latest line to register is Jan. 21. For information, visit Valdez’ website: attendant, gets to share some of the trips abstracts. One abstract was influenced by a flight pauljvaldez.com, or call Rich, 770-977with him. Valdez, who carries watercolors for over Beijing, en route to Shanghai on Chi- 3434, e-mail info@artcolony-giverny.com, anything over a 24-hour layover, will have nese New Year. “I could see tons of fire- or call Valdez, 303-870-5586.
Moe’s Original Bar B Que & Bowling has expanded its empire to a new spot in Aurora. Located in an old Walgreen’s at 2727 S. Parker Road (corner of Yale and Parker; my old Aurora ‘hood), the spanking new Moe’s opened on Dec. 12. Besides the flavorful barbecue, Moe’s has eight bowling lanes, an upstairs arcade and a large bar. Moe’s now has four locations: The original at 3295 S. Broadway in Englewood; 530 Broadway in Denver and 2589 S. Lewis Way in Lakewood. More info: www.moesdenver. com.
Raising a glass
CRL Associates chief operating officer and Denver City Council hopeful Roger Sherman held his annual toast to the staff at The Palm restaurant in the Tabor Center on Friday, Dec. 20. The seven-year tradition started when an unexpected winter blizzard derailed Sherman’s flight plans and cancelled his trip to Chicago. He diverted to The Palm with his friend and co-worker Cathie Greig, who again joined Sherman at Friday’s sip soiree. Sherman, Greig and co-workers at the local government relations powerhouse CRL Associates raised a glass of 2001 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon with the staff at The Palm - from managers to dishwashers — who crammed inside the bar for the much-anticipated occasion financed by Sherman. “We have so much to be thankful for, and this has become something we look forward to each Christmas,” Sherman said. The toasters tipped back two jeroboam (double magnums) of the Jordan Cab.
Parr’s death shocks restaurant community
Denver’s restaurant world was rocked Dec. 21 in the aftermath of the news of Jeff Parr’s death. Parr, who was 43, reportedly died in his sleep Dec. 20. Leigh Sullivan, who was partners with Parr in the restaurant consultancy company Leigh Sullivan Enterprises, said that Parr wasn’t feeling well that night, went to bed and never woke up. “He was a very happy man, so that is giving me some comfort,” said Denver chef Jenna Johansen. Parr’s restaurant resume is extensive: Before joining Sullivan, he spent stints with Sage Restaurant Group, Loews Hotels, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Levy Restaurants (Wellshire Inn, Pepsi Center). Perhaps the most eloquent tribute to Parr came from close friend Paul “Berrick” Abramson who wrote, “God took one of the good ones from us last night. Jeffrey Parr was an amazing father and husband, a truly great friend and one of the finest human beings I’ve known. Always there with a smile, eager to help a friend or stranger, energized by being part of the community and absolutely driven, grounded and consumed by his love for his wife (Libby Pollock) and son (Brooklyn Beau, age 4).” In addition to his wife and son, Parr is also survived by his brother, Andrew Parr, and father, Shep Parr. 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 BlacktieColorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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CJRO pays tribute to Maynard Ferguson Trumpeter Pete Olstad, who toured and performed with the Maynard Ferguson Band will be featured in the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s 8 p.m. Jan. 10 concert at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree. The concert will be a tribute to the late trumpet player, Ferguson, and at the last CJRO concert, orchestra leader Art Bouton promised happily that this one would be “really loud!” Olstad, who started playing trumpet at age 9, lived in Colorado as a youth, attending Evergreen High School, where teacher Bob Montgomery helped him launch toward a career. He attended The Berklee School of Music in Boston and finished his degree at UNC in Greeley, winning awards as he progressed. He has toured and performed with the likes of Buddy Rich; Woody Herman; Blood, Sweat and Tears; Mel Torme; Brian Setzer; Tom Jones and more. He will follow Ferguson’s custom of ending the concert with “Hey Jude” and inviting others to bring a trumpet to the concert and join in. Tickets cost $20 plus a $3 service fee: www.lonetreeartscenter.org, 720509-1000.
Genealogists to meet
The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society hosts a pair of programs: “Swedish Shorts” at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 and “Conducting Successful Interviews” at 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Visitors are welcome. www.ColumbineGenealogy.com.
Poet Laureate sought
Nominations are being sought for the next Colorado Poet Laureate. The selected nominee will serve as an active advocate for poetry, literacy and literature by partici-
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pating in readings and other events. Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book will accept nominations through Feb. 4, 2014. Submit interest to Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, 7935 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 450, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111. Attention: Poet Laureate. For nomination form and information, visit www.coloradocreativeindustries.org. Gov. John Hickenlooper will make the appointment in October 2014 for a four-year term. Honorarium and travel budget are supplied in relation to presentations.
Call for artists
The Lone Tree Photo Show has a new name: “Exploring the Light 2014.” Colorado photographers are invited to submit up to three entries through www.CAllForEntry. org, where information is online now. Categories include landscape, animals, abstract, and motion. Total cash awards up to $4,000. Deadline is Feb. 24. Show will be April 19 to June 8. Juror is Glenn Randall.
Auditions
Auditions for “The Music Man,” directed by Christopher Willard, will be Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for boys and girls and from 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 8 and older at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton. Prepare 16-24 bars of appropriate song and a one-minute comic monologue to present
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Abiding Word Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church 1200 South Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 303.688.3047 www.fumccr.org
Services:
Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School 9:15am Little Blessings Day Care www.littleblessingspdo.com
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Open and Welcoming
Sunday Worship 8:00 am Chapel Service 9:00 & 10:30 am
Sunday School 9:00 & 10:30 am
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Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Services Sundays at 9:00am
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“Flower Faces” by Kristen Hatgi Sink
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Church of Christ Sunday Worship - 10:00am Bible Study immediately following Wednesday Bible Study - 7:30pm Currently meeting at: 9220 Kimmer Drive, Suite 200 Lone Tree 80124 303-688-9506 www.LoneTreeCoC.com
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SErviCES:
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am
Education Hour: Sunday 9:15am Joyful Mission Preschool 303-841-3770 7051 East Parker Hills Ct. • Parker, CO 303-841-3739 www.joylutheran-parker.org
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN Alongside One Another On Life’s Journey
www.gracecolorado.com
You are invited to worship with us:
Sundays at 10:00 am
Grace is on the NE Corner of Santa Fe Dr. & Highlands Ranch Pkwy. (Across from Murdochs)
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303-841-4660 www.tlcas.org To advertise your place of worship in this section, call 303-566-4091 or email kearhart@ourcoloradonews.com.
Congregation Beth Shalom Join us at Sheraton Denver Tech Center 7007 S Clinton Street in Greenwood Village (nearby I-25 and Arapahoe Rd.)
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303-794-6643
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Community Church of Religious Science
Welcome Home!
Trinity Lutheran School & ELC (Ages 3-5, Grades K-8)
(Next to RTD lot @470 & University)
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will open with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3 and continue through Feb. 28 at the Byers-Evans House Gallery, 1310 Bannock St., Denver. Admission is free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; closed on holidays on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17.
Sunday services held in the historic Ruth Memorial Chapel
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“Loving God - Making A Difference”
8391 S. Burnley Ct., Highlands Ranch
if asked. Bring headshot and resume. By appointment only: Contact Ashley Thompson at THAC, 303-794-2787, ext. 211 or athompson@townhallartscenter.com.
9203 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, 80126
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Trumpeter Pete Olstad will be featured in the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s tribute to Maynard Ferguson on Jan. 10 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Photo by Courtesy photo
Weaving Truth and Relevance into Relationships and Life
worship Time 10:30AM sundays 9:00am Spiritual Formation Classes for all Ages 90 east orchard road littleton, co
303 798 6387 www.gracepointcc.us
at the Parker Mainstreet Center
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Parker evangelical Presbyterian church Connect – Grow – Serve
Sunday Worship
8:45 am & 10:30 am 9030 Miller road Parker, Co 80138 303-841-2125 www.pepc.org
New Thought...Ancient Wisdom Sunday Service
& Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.
Visit our website for details of classes & upcoming events.
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Sunday Worship: 10:45AM & 6PM Bible Study: 9:30AM Children, Young People & Adults 4391 E Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134 Church Office – (303) 841-3836
www.parkerbiblechurch.org United Church Of Christ Parker Hilltop 10926 E. Democrat Rd. Parker, CO • 10am Worship www.uccparkerhilltop.org 303-841-2808
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The coach said basketball has always been her sport. She played three seasons at Thomas Jefferson before moving to Heritage for her senior season. She then attended Santa Clara College in California and played basketball for the Broncos. After graduation, she returned to the Denver area, coached freshman girls basketball for one season at Mullen before becoming an assistant girls basketball coach at Heritage in the 2001-02 season. “It is cool to be coaching at my alma mater,” Rogers said. “Since I have been in the program for 11 years, I am familiar with the facilities and with the community. It is great
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Golden Eagles edge Bruins on the ice Mountain Vista wins overtime hockey battle by a 4-3 score By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com Mountain Vista’s ice hockey team bested Cherry Creek 4-3 in overtime on Dec. 20, helping capping a three-win week for the Golden Eagles. With a 3-0 record on the season, Vista has now moved up to No. 2 in the CHSAANow.com rankings. “We have a strong team and I think the strength of our team is our offense,” said assistant coach Matt Anthone. “We have players from five Douglas County schools on our roster but we are united as a team and we are playing good hockey right now.” The game against Cherry Creek was packed with fast-paced action from the opening faceoff. Throughout the night, players on both teams absorbed hard-hitting collisions, took short breathers and returned to action, as line changes were constant. Penalties were few but each team did get a couple power play advantages. Cherry Creek jumped out to a 2-0 advantage with goals in each of the first two periods. Mountain Vista responded with a
Cherry Creek goalie Aaron Jatana turns aside a shot during the Dec. 20 game against Mountain Vista. Jatana made 33 saves but the Golden Eagles won the game, 4-3 in overtime. Photo by Tom Munds goal in the second and went ahead 3-2 with a pair of goals in the third. But Creek wasn’t done, battling back and tying the score to force overtime. The Golden Eagles got the needed overtime tally. Ryan Daugherty led Mountain Vista with two goals and an assist, while Con-
nor Gerace and Cade Boreing each scored a goal for the Golden Eagles. In net, goalie Joe Morgan made 24 saves. Cherry Creek got two goals from Cody Oakes and a goal from Nick McWharter while Owen Berman registered a pair of assists. Aaron Jatana made 33 saves for the
Bruins. Like Mountain Vista, Cherry Creek is a consolidated team with players from throughout the school district, representing seven schools. “Just about all our guys play hockey all year so most of them know each other and have either played together or against the athletes who are now teammates,” said Cherry Creek coach Jeff Mielnicci. The coach said he has a good, hardworking group of kids and that he hopes to establish a solid program that focuses on teamwork, discipline and respect for the game. “I have been coaching hockey in the Denver area for 20 years,” Mielnicci said. “So, I am old school in a way but I have young beliefs so I mesh well with the kids because I am looking for new trends in the game. My desire is to help the players understand the game and the fact hockey is a fantastic game.” The rinks went dark for the holidays after several Dec. 21 games. As the teams head into the 2014 portion of the season, Mountain Vista is third in the Peak League with a 2-0 mark and sits at 3-0 overall. Cherry Creek, ranked No. 4, is 5-1-1 overall and 2-0-1 in the Foothills League, good for first place.
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Editor’s notE: To add or update your club listing, email calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Englewood Herald. ProfEssional amErican association of UnivErsity WomEn,
Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Linda Shell at 303-796-7702.
dEnvEr invEstor clUb meets the first Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at the IHOP on Clinton Street in Englewood. Call Gail Segreto at 303-810-9015 or e-mail gailsegreto@ starband.net. This is a nonprofit educational club. EnglEWood chaPtEr of thE JUnior chambEr of commErcE (Jaycees) needs men and women between the
ages of 21 and 40 to help re-establish the chapter. Jaycees work to help chapter members grow professionally and to help serve the community through hands-on projects. To become involved, call 303-914-0180 or visit www.coloradojaycees.org.
lEtiP intErnational, local chapter, is a professional
referral organization that meets at Maggiano’s at the Denver Tech Center, 7401 S. Clinton St., in Englewood. A Highlands Ranch chapter meets at LePeep’s, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call 303-789-7898 or visit www.letip.com.
narfE (national Active and Retired Federal Employees), Chapter 1089 was merged into Chapter 81. The membership meetings are from noon to 1:30 p.m. the third Friday of every month, with an optional lunch at 11 a.m., at the American Legion Post 1, at the Southeast corner of I-25 and Yale Ave (5400 E Yale). All current and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For information call, Hank at 303-779-4268 or Darlene at 303-771-2024. rEcrEation chErry crEEk anglErs meets at 7 p.m. every second
Thursday in the Lodge Meeting Room at Gander Mountain Sports, 14000 E. Jewell Ave. Call Dennis at 303-841-3612.
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ing. Dances are the first, third and fifth Friday each month at Malley Senior Center in Englewood. Call Ron at 303-759-4862.
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PoEtry night honors the great Edgar Allan Poe by reading poetry at The Attic Bookstore, 200 W. Hampden Ave., near Hampden and Bannock in Englewood. Take originals or an old favorite to read to others. Readings will be limited to five minutes. Sign up begins at 7 p.m. Readings begin at 7:30 p.m. All styles of poetry are welcome. Call 303-777-5352. sErvicEs homEcoming inc. offers caregivers of low-income seniors who are frail, disabled or unable to live alone without care in Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Denver counties respite care. Assistance includes personal care and homemaking. Call Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson or Trini Martinez at 303-526-2318 for an application and information. social araPahoE sErtoma clUb meets on Thursdays at the
Englewood Elks Club, 3690 S. Jason, Englewood. Contact Ken Kelley at 303-789-9393 or kenkelley@allstate.com.
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Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. every second Saturday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Englewood. Call Michelle Brown at 303-979-7550.
daUghtErs of thE british EmPirE is a national
organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the U.S. who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.
sErtoma clUb of dtc meets on Thursdays at Mangia Bevi Restaurant, Englewood. Contact David Oppenheim at 303-8507888 or captdso@aol.com. EmbroidErErs gUild of amErica Colorado Chapter meets at Bethany Lutheran Church at Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Englewood the fourth Tuesday each month from 9:30 a.m. to noon, excluding December and July. Meetings include needlework projects, needle art education, lectures and workshops of all levels. Guests are invited. Call Marnie Ritter at 303-791-9334.
thE EnglEWood lions clUb meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Grill at Broken Tee Golf Course, 2101 West Oxford Avenue. Previously the Lions Club met every Wednesday at noon. The change in time is being made to better accommodate working men and women in the Englewood area who are interested in serving the community. Please join the Lions for breakfast and a weekly program and learn more about Lions Club International and the activities of the Englewood Lions Club. thE rotary clUb of Englewood meets each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Wellshire Inn, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver. For information, contact Josh Staller at 303-721-6845, or visit rotaryclubofenglewood.org. friEndshiPs arE goldEn, a Precious Moments collectors club, meets the fourth Thursday each month at Castlewood Library in Englewood. Dinner provided by club members at 6 p.m., meeting from 7-9 p.m. Give back to the community by doing local charity work. Talk and share stories about Precious Moments. Call Leota Stoutenger, club president, at 303-7919283. gracE chaPEl mothErs of PrEschoolErs meets second and fourth Wednesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. at Grace Chapel, I-25 and County Line Road, Englewood. Call Karleen Wagner at 303-799-4900 or visit www.gracechapel.org. kiWanis clUb of Englewood believes it has an obligation to
be involved in community projects. Members meet Wednesdays 7 a.m. at The Neighborhood Grille 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Everyone is welcome to join and have breakfast on Kiwanis. Call 303-783-9523.
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rotary clUb of dEnvEr tEch cEntEr meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club in Englewood. Call Larry McLaughline at 303-741-1403. WidoWEd mEn and WomEn of amErica, Come join us and make new friends and share in a variety of activities. Our monthly meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Rox Bar and Grill, 12684 W. Indore Place, in Jefferson County. For more information call Mel at 303-973-8688or Nan at 728-981-1841. soUth sUbUrban WomEn’s connEction, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, meets from 9-11 a.m. the second Wednesday of every other month beginning in January at Maggiano’s, 7401 S. Clinton St. The brunch includes a feature and an inspirational speaker. For details, reservations and complimentary nursery, call Rachel Lee at 303-866-1444 or e-mail rllee58@gmail.com. Whatcha rEadin’ meets at 7 p.m. monthly at The Attic Bookstore, 200 W. Hampden Ave., near Hampden and Bannock in Englewood. If having a prescribed reading list isn’t appealing, but gushing about an amazing or horrible read is, this is the right book club. Discuss books and get recommendations from other avid readers. Call 303-777-5352. sUPPort adUlt childrEn of EldErly ParEnts, a Denver-area group of caregivers and relatives of elderly looking for support and resources, meets twice monthly at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street, Englewood. Meetings often include speakers from medical, counseling and housing services. Call Marina at 720-272-2846.
toastmastErs - mEridian midday. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you’re speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. We meet every Thursday from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. at the American Family Insurance Building, 9510 South Meridian Blvd. in Englewood. For more information, contact our current VP of Membership, Brent Hilvitz at 303-668-5789. We hope you will visit us and check out Meridian Midday Toastmasters. www. meridianmidday.com
hEPatitis c sUPPort groUP. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1000 Englewood Parkway from 7-8:30 p.m. Contact is Deidrea at 303-504-1853.
nEWcomErs at gracE chaPEl in Englewood welcomes women who are new to the Denver area. Learn about the group’s ongoing Bible study, make new friends, and be encouraged about God’s faithfulness and what happens after the boxes are unpacked. Call Carolyn Chandler at 303-660-4042 for information on welcome teas, Bible study, field trips and get
lUng cancEr sUPPort groUP meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave., in the second-floor Conference Center, Spruce B, in Englewood. Patients, survivors and caregivers are welcome. Meetings are free and open to the public. To reserve a spot call Kelly Topf, oncology patient care coordinator, at 303-319-8638.
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brEast cancEr sUPPort groUP meets Tuesdays 5:306:30 p.m. at Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, second floor Conference Center, Spruce B. Patients, survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meetings are free and open to the public. RSVP to Kelly Topf, oncology patient care coordinator, at 303-319-8638.
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 25, 2013
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) You might be busier than you had expected right now. But between the socializing rounds and the workplace tasks, there are opportunities for special moments with that certain someone. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Your creative approach leads to a quicker-than-expected solution to a workplace problem. Now you can devote more time to that proposal you hope to introduce by midmonth. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Technological glitches create problems early on. But by midweek, all runs smoothly once again, and you’re well and truly on your way to meeting all your deadlines.
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GALLERY OF GAMES
CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Your energy levels are high, and you feel you can handle everything that comes along. But try to take a break from your hectic pace for some quiet time with someone close to you. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Before you pounce on that shiny new opportunity, take more time to check it out to see how much substance actually lies beneath all that glitter. A family member has important news. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A personal situation you thought was resolved resurfaces, thanks to a possibly well-intentioned move that went awry. Deal with it as soon as possible. Accept the help of a trusted friend. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) That goal you set way back when is finally in sight. Maintain your focus on achieving it, and don’t allow yourself to be distracted by unimportant demands for your attention. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) A temperamental flareup creates negative feelings that need to be dealt with immediately. But things once again go well after the apologies are made and hurt feelings are soothed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An early impulsive act causes confusion. But all is smoothed over once explanations are made. Expect a friend or family member to ask for your kind and always wise advice. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) You might have to do some juggling of your priorities, as a personal matter appears to require more time and attention. Put your pride aside and accept help from those who offer it. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Your creative aspect is strong. Not only does it help you accomplish your goals, but it also inspires others. This could lead to a potentially rewarding collaboration opportunity. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Be careful about making major decisions when you’re not really committed to them. And resist any pressure to do otherwise. Better to delay action until all doubts are resolved. BORN THIS WEEK: You set goals and are rarely distracted by any attempt to move you off the path you’ve chosen to reach them. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Alex Berman, of Englewood, has earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association all-region recognition for the second straight season. A graduate of Cherry Creek High School, Alex elevated to the first-team after earning second-team all-region honors in 2012. Berman was a key part of the Denison defense which allowed only 17 goals in 19 contests this season. Berman started all 19 contests for the Big Red and has started 39 consecutive games dating back to the start of the 2012 season. Jennifer Bramstedt and Aaron Harrington, of Englewood, graduated from Minnesota State University. Bramstedt earned a master’s degree in social work. Harrington received a bachelor’s degree in music industry, graduating magna cum laude.
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Blood drive Western Union community blood drive is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 9 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 12500 E. Belford Ave., Englewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org. Jan. 10
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Andrew Singer, of Littleton, was named to Massanutten Academy’s honors list for the first grading period of the 2013-14 school year. Timothy Smith, of Littleton, was awarded a scholarship at Denison University. Smith, a member of the class of 2017, received a Denison Founders Award, which is based on academic achievement, leadership and personal merit. Andrew Hart, of Littleton, is a member of St. Jude Up Til Dawn at Ashland University. Hart is majoring in public relations. Hart serves as the co-production/logistics chair for St. Jude Up ‘Til Dawn. Hart also is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He is the son of Butch and Becky Hart, of Littleton, and a 2011 graduate of Northwest High School in Canal Fulton, Ohio.
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Logan Grimes, of Englewood, earned a master’s degree in teaching, education, from the University of Northern Colorado. Sara Mustari, of Englewood, earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado. Evangeline Pasterkamp, of Englewood, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in special education, K-12 teaching, from the University of Northern Colorado. Keithland Wilhite, of Englewood, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, liberal arts, from the University of Northern Colorado. Casey Robinson, of Littleton, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health services administration and allied health from Washburn University.
Blood drive Craig Hospital community blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10 inside Classroom 1 & 2 at 3425 S. Clarkson St., Englewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Bonfils’ Appointment Center at 303-363-2300 or visit www. bonfils.org. Jan. 11 Winter carnival. The Colorado Neurological Institute is kicking off 2014 with its Happy New Ear Winter Carnival from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 11 at Malley Senior Recreation Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. There will be games, prizes, arts and crafts, food and more. All
ages are welcome. The event is free; RSVP to Deb Stef at dstef@thecni.org or 303-357-5440.
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india’s story India has the fifth-largest economy in the world, yet 25 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. India’s universities produce an educated elite that competes with the best in the world, while more than a quarter of the country remains illiterate. Economic opportunity abounds for the upper class and men, while the lower classes and most women live a narrow existence. Join Active Minds from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, as we explore these and other contrasts as we seek to understand India and how it fits into the global community. This free program is sponsored by Autumn Heights Health Care Center and takes place at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St., Englewood. RSVP at 303-762-2660. If parking in the lot, get a pass from inside the center.
Blood drive Baxter Englewood community blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 inside Bonfils’ mobile bus at 9540 S. Maroon Circle, Ste. 400, Englewood. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Mark Miller at 303-617-2156 or Mark.Miller@ baxa.com
editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send event information to calendar@ ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Englewood Herald. No attachments. Listings are free and run on a spaceavailable basis.
Jan. 14 divorce seminar St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, presents a 10-week seminar “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends,” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 14. The seminar promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship. It offers education, support and optional social activities. Cost is $175 for the 10-week class and complimentary child care is provided with prior registration. To register, or for information, email Beth Walker at bethdwalker@gmail.com.
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Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Lea Mader, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30548 PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Margaret E. Palmer, a/k/a Margaret Palmer, a/k/a Margaret Eileen Palmer, a/k/a Peggy Palmer, a/k/a Peggy E. Palmer, a/k/a Peggy Eileen Palmer, Deceased Case Number 2013PR30578
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANE G. RAINBOLT, a/k/a JANE GLADNEY RAINBOLT, and MARY JANE RAINBOLT, Deceased Case Number 2013PR 30555 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before May 5, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2014, or the claims may be forever barred.
Personal Representative: Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. c/o H. Arthur Graper 1700 Lincoln Street Suite 2550 Denver, Colorado 80203-4502
Rae P. Nelson Personal Representative 532 Amberjack Dr. North Port, FL 34287
Legal Notice No.: 4591 First Publication: January 3, 2014 Last Publication: January 17, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald
Legal Notice No.: 4590 First Publication: January 3, 2014 Last Publication: January 17, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANE G. RAINBOLT, a/k/a JANE GLADNEY RAINBOLT, and MARY JANE RAINBOLT, Deceased Case Number 2013PR 30555
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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, PUBLICon NOTICE County, Colorado or before May 5, 2014, or the may be forever barred. NOTICE TO claims CREDITORS Estate of Milton F. Poffel, Sr., Deceased Personal Representative: Case Number: 2013 PR 30583 Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. c/o H. Arthur Graper All persons having claims against the 1700 Lincoln Street above-named estate are required to Suite 2550 present them to the Personal RepresentaDenver, tive or to Colorado the District80203-4502 Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 3, Legal Notice No.: 4591 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. First Publication: January 3, 2014 Last Publication: 17, 2014 Milton F. Poffel, January Jr. Publisher: The Englewood Herald Personal Representative 4736 S. Logan Street Englewood, Colorado 80113
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Florence C. Buehring, aka Florence Buehring, and Florence Catherine Buehring, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30545 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 20, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.
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Karen J. Peterson Personal Representative Bette Heller, P.C. 19687 E. Fair Drive Attorney at Law Aurora, 80016 19671 E.Colorado Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80016 Legal Notice No: 4576 phone: 303-690-7092 First Publication: December 20, 2013 fax: 303-690-0757 Last Publication: January 3, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Legal Notice No: 4592 Herald First Publication: January 3, 2014 Last Publication: January 17, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Florence C. Buehring, aka Florence Buehring, and Florence Catherine Buehring, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30545
Notice To Creditors
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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 20, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Karen J. Peterson Personal Representative 19687 E. Fair Drive Aurora, Colorado 80016
Lorraine M. Schippers Personal Representative 2937 Southmoor Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Legal Notice No: 4577 First Publication: December 20, 2013 Last Publication: January 3, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald
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Legal Notice No: 4576 First Publication: December 20, 2013 Last Publication: January 3, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald
Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 38-26-107, Colorado Revised Statutes, that on January 10, 2014 a final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County School District No. 1 (Englewood Schools) on account of a contract between the Contractor and the District for the following project: School: The Englewood Campus Item Description: Phase I Construction Contractor: Saunders Construction, Inc.
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Any person, co-partnership, entity, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the Contractor for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of such work, may, at any time up to and including the time of such final settlement on said date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with Englewood Schools (Attention: Jon Kvale) at 4101 S Bannock St, Englewood, CO 80110. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the District from any and all liability for such claimant’s claim.
Public Notice Government Legals NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT
On or about January 31, 2014 the City of Englewood will make final payment to: American Mechanical Services of Denver LLC AMS Job Number J09961 6810 S. Tucson Way Centennial, CO 80112 For construction of: Emergency Boiler Replacement at the Englewood Recreation Center Any or all claims relating to this contract must be filed with Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Finance & Administrative Services, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, Colorado 80110-2373 prior to Friday, January 24, 2014.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Lea Mader, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30548
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Lorraine M. Schippers Personal Representative 2937 Southmoor Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Legal Notice No: 4577 First Publication: December 20, 2013 Last Publication: January 3, 2014 Publisher: Englewood Herald
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 38-26-107, Colorado Revised Statutes, that on January 10, 2014 a final settlement will be made by the Arapahoe County School District No. 1 (Englewood Schools) on account of a contrac t between the Contractor and the District for the following project:
School: The Englewood Campus Item Description: Phase I Construction Contractor: Saunders Construction, Inc.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1 By: Jon Kvale
Legal Notice No.: 4585 First Publication: December 27, 2013 Last Publication: January 10, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald Public Notice
Frank Gryglewicz Director of Finance & Administrative Services City of Englewood, Colorado
Legal Notice No.: 4587 First Publication: January 3, 2014 Last Publication: January 10, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Any person, co-partnership, entity, association, or corporation who has an unpaid On or about January 31, 2014 the City of claim against the Contractor for or on acEnglewood will make final payment to: count of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, American Mechanical Services provender or other supplies used or conof Denver LLC sumed by such Contractor or any of his AMS Job Number J09961 subcontractors in or about the perform6810 S. Tucson Way ance of such work, may, at any time up to Centennial, CO 80112 and including the time of such final settlement on said date, file a verified stateFor construction of: Emergency Boiler ment of the amount due and unpaid on acReplacement at the Englewood count of such claim with Englewood Recreation Center Schools (Attention: Jon Kvale) at 4101 S Bannock St, Englewood, CO 80110. FailAny or all claims relating to this contract ure on the part of the claimant to file such must be filed with Frank Gryglewicz, Dirstatement prior to such finalEvery settlement willgovernment ector of makes Finance & Administrative day, the decisions that this Serone to publish public notices since the birth relieve the District from any and all liabilvices, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englecan affect your life. Whether they are 80110-2373 decisions onprior of to theFrination. Local newspapers remain the most ity for such claimant’s claim. wood, Colorado day, January 2014. other trusted source of public notice information. This zoning, taxes, new businesses or24, myriad ARAPAHOE COUNTY SCHOOL issues, governments play a big role in your life. newspaper publishes the information you need DISTRICT NO 1 Frank Gryglewicz By: Jon Kvale Director Governments have relied of onFinance newspapers like to stay involved in your community. & Administrative Services Legal Notice No.: 4585 City of Englewood, Colorado First Publication: December 27, 2013 Last Publication: January 10, 2014 Legal Notice No.: 4587 - Aldous Huxley Notices to bePublication: noticed.January 3, 2014 Publisher: The Englewood Herald are meant First
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